1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Catherine was the coolest kid in her class. Whenever she went, she was in the spotlight, with a bunch of kids following her and doing everything she did.
Her deskmate, Landy, however, was not in the cool kids’ group. Being the tallest kid in her class, she was teased by her classmates, who were always chanting “Landy, Landy, long as spaghetti (意大利面 )”. Every time Landy heard those silly chants, she could feel her face burst into flames. God knew how she wished the ground to crack and swallow her!
Catherine didn’t really like it when the kids chanted “Landy, Landy, long as spaghetti”. But she never told them to stop either, and nor did she ever talk to her. She liked being popular.
One weekend, Catherine went over to her grandfather for Thanksgiving. Her grandfather lives on a farm at the opposite end of town, where he keeps chickens. While helping to feed the chickens, Catherine noticed a peculiar one. Curling in the corner, it looked smaller than the others and was almost half-bare!
“What’s the matter with it?” She asked her grandfather, with a puzzled frown on her face. Her grandfather told her how chickens could act. “They have a pecking (啄) order,” he explained, wrinkles of concern spreading around his forehead. “If one chicken is different, the others will push it away and keep pecking it. Sometimes they peck it so much that it dies.”
“Oh, what a poor little thing!” Catherine let out a sigh as she scooped the frightened chicken up in her arms, whose heart was beating fast in the bony little body. Suddenly, she thought of Landy, the girl being “pecked” by her classmates. “I’m going to take it home and take good care of it,” she said with a determined look.
Back in school, Catherine told the cool kids about the chicken. “It’s looking healthy,” she said proudly. “It’s fatter and its feathers are growing. Even the cat likes it. She carries it around the garden, and...” Everyone was entertained by Catherine’s story of her lovely chicken, laughter lingering around the classroom.
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Paragraph 1. Then Catherine spotted Landy sitting by herself in a corner.
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Paragraph 2. But Catherine walked directly toward Landy, regardless of what they said.
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2 . My father was the kind of guy who could walk into a room full of strangers and leave with new best friends for life! He was a hard worker and was known as “Mr Fix-It” to everyone. He was also one of the most cheerful, affable (和葛可亲的) and gentle people you would ever meet, which made us, his beloved daughters feel proud.
But when Dad was in his fifties, my family began to notice him struggling. His work and skills began to become worse and worse, and he became depressed and withdrawn. This was not the man I knew. At the age of fifty-eight, Dad was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. As for our family, it was the worst.
Our first step was to attend a meeting hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association to learn more about the disease and programs that might help us. That meeting inspired me to start a Walk to End Alzheimer’s® team. But I still wanted to do more. In 2017, I became a board member of the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter.
The loss from this disease is gradual. My father’s decline continued for several years. Losing my father more and more each day was leaving a big hole in my heart and my life. I decided to fill that hole with action to honor my father.
That’s why I recently decided to leave a gift to the Alzheimer’s Association by naming it as a beneficiary of my retirement plan. My future gift will provide money to support research because I don’t want another person in my family or someone in other families to have to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.
I am so proud to be able to honor my father and other family members who lost their fights to Alzheimer’s in this way. My dad was an inspiration to me, and I hope, through my gift, I can inspire others to join in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.
1. What can we infer about the author’s father before having Alzheimer’s?| A．He was an outgoing man. | B．He hiked with strangers. |
| C．He made a living by sales. | D．He was a popular repairer of cars. |
| A．She consulted many experts. | B．She established a research team. |
| C．She gained more relevant information. | D．She funded the Alzheimer’s Association. |
| A．Research funds for the disease. | B．A record of her father’s mental state. |
| C．Her research papers on families like hers. | D．Experts’ suggestions on her father’s disease. |
| A．Her precious gift. | B．Her father’s firm confidence. |
| C．Her future expectation. | D．Her father’s original motivation. |
3 . Once there was a small boy called Shankar who belonged to a poor family.
One day, he was walking through the forest, carrying some wood. He saw an old man who was very hungry. Shankar wanted to give him some food, but he did not have any food with him. So he continued on his way. On the way, he saw a fox who was very thirsty. He wanted to give him some water, but he did not have any water for himself. So he went on his way ahead.
Then he saw a young man with a dog who wanted to make a fire but did not have wood. Shankar learned about his problem and gave some wood to him. In return, the man gave him some food and water. Now he went back to the old man and gave him some food. Then he found the fox and gave some water to him. The old man and the fox were very thankful for Shankar’s help. Then Shankar went on his way happily.
Unluckily, one day Shankar fell down the hill. He was in pain but he couldn’t move and no one was there to help him. But the old man who he had helped before saw him, and quickly came and pulled him up the hill. Shankar had many wounds on his legs. The fox whom Shankar had given water to saw his wounds and quickly went to the forest and brought some herbs. The old man helped to put the herbs on Shankar’s wounds. After some time, Shankar got well. All were very happy that they were able to help each other. If you help others, then they will also help you.
1. What did Shankar carry when he walked through the forest?| A．Wood. | B．Food. |
| C．Water. | D．Herbs. |
| A．The old man | B．The young man. |
| C．The fox. | D．The dog. |
| A．鲜花 | B．野果 |
| C．药草 | D．毒虫 |
| A．Help each other | B．A fox may help you |
| C．Don’t believe the stranger | D．Food and water are important |
4 . Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and stuck (被困住) at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.
She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful.
Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital gap and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “When you go through hard times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “Thinking about other people’s situations inspired me to offer help.”
1. What made Jan lose her job?| A．Her age. | B．A serious illness. |
| C．Poor working ability. | D．Surfing the Internet. |
| A．Pleased. | B．Unhappy. | C．Amazed. | D．Nervous. |
| A．The club helps people online. |
| B．The club inspires old people who feel lonely. |
| C．The club helps the elderly get online. |
| D．The club teaches older people to take care of themselves. |
| A．Increase. | B．Narrow. | C．Improve. | D．Change. |
| A．A better understanding of the Internet. |
| B．Seeing the situation of children in poor countries. |
| C．Knowing how to use new technology. |
| D．Meeting people who were going through hardships similar to hers. |
5 . Joe and Della were a new couple. They were both interested in art--one in painting, the other in music. They lived in a small flat. They loved each other and they were happy.
But one day they found that they had spent all their money. One afternoon Della told Joe that she had found a
Every day they parted in the morning and
A week
The next week, Joe
“What do you do every day, Della? Do you
Della cried. She told Joe that she was working in a laundry (洗衣店),
Joe told Della that he worked in the engine-room of the same laundry where she worked. They both let out their
| A．pupil | B．teacher | C．painter | D．director |
| A．worried | B．busy | C．glad | D．surprising |
| A．studied | B．met | C．worked | D．talked |
| A．killed | B．spent | C．wasted | D．passed |
| A．tired | B．excited | C．fatter | D．stranger |
| A．puzzled | B．disappointed | C．anxious | D．happy |
| A．borrowed | B．brought | C．applied | D．stored |
| A．result | B．job | C．matter | D．bandage |
| A．foot | B．face | C．arm | D．hand |
| A．really | B．often | C．seldom | D．finally |
| A．reason | B．cause | C．truth | D．incident |
| A．making | B．repairing | C．ironing | D．selling |
| A．picked up | B．set down | C．poured out | D．filled with |
| A．slight | B．bad | C．soft | D．hard |
| A．secrets | B．lessons | C．ideas | D．opinions |
6 . When I was a primary school student, I didn’t like doing housework at all. I thought I was a little child and that I just needed to study hard to get good grades. So I didn’t do any
One day, my mother
Doing housework was more difficult than I had expected. I began to understand that life was not
Now I realize that doing housework can not only reduce our parents’ burden (负担)
| A．shopping | B．reading | C．housework | D．sports |
| A．came | B．touched | C．made | D．forgot |
| A．happily | B．bravely | C．easily | D．angrily |
| A．dreams | B．news | C．words | D．jokes |
| A．terrible | B．easy | C．popular | D．difficult |
| A．into | B．over | C．about | D．from |
| A．bought | B．sold | C．washed | D．enjoyed |
| A．parents | B．friends | C．teachers | D．classmates |
| A．you | B．me | C．him | D．her |
| A．or | B．so | C．for | D．but |
Luo Yan and his wife and son travelled back to their hometown for the Spring Festival. Their journey
On their arrival, they found Luo’s parents eagerly waiting for
With midnight
8 . Tristin Stewart, 15, of Northern Ireland, has no right knee after undergoing an operation. Now, his right leg connects directly to a right foot backward, which fits more
Tristin said he began experiencing
“Tristin was scared firstly before receiving the operation,” Mandy said. “When we went in to see him after the operation, you could
In spite of a
“At the start it was uncomfortable and I wasn’t used to it because of the weight and my foot — you know, it felt
“I can
Unexpectedly, many people are now
“Friends have been just as
| A．comfortably | B．differently | C．dangerously | D．commonly |
| A．sorrow | B．pain | C．surprise | D．strength |
| A．expecting | B．leading | C．following | D．increasing |
| A．gradually | B．sorely | C．obviously | D．fortunately |
| A．beds | B．covers | C．clothes | D．knives |
| A．damages | B．matters | C．keeps | D．memorizes |
| A．successful | B．deadly | C．frustrating | D．rare |
| A．feet | B．way | C．behalf | D．side |
| A．great | B．ugly | C．amazing | D．strange |
| A．study | B．walk | C．swim | D．run |
| A．bed | B．car | C．wheelchair | D．field |
| A．raising | B．making | C．stealing | D．printing |
| A．take | B．give | C．break | D．participate |
| A．healthy | B．smart | C．hard | D．usual |
| A．smooth | B．magnificent | C．steep | D．difficult |
One person I admire is Judith, a
Last winter a small boy fell into the river. He couldn’t swim and kept
I admire Judith because she saved the boy’s life. I think she is a real hero.
10 . Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you.
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t try to talk about something with your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t listen to you if you are shouting at them. Go somewhere else to cool off. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you think you can’t speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter to them.
Try to understand your parents. Your parents may think differently from you. Tell your parents what you think, what you care about and why. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. Put yourself in their shoes and you may find a better way out.
Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to an agreement. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
It is also important to show your love to your parents. Try to do some small things at home, like making them a cup of tea, helping do some chores, and so on. It helps to keep your relationship closer. A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try.
1. The passage mainly talks about the communication problem between ________.| A．parents and school teachers |
| B．school kids and their parents |
| C．teachers and their students |
| D．parents and children of all ages |
| A．show your love to them | B．often stay with them |
| C．speak to them politely | D．do chores for them |
| A．understand each other |
| B．stay away from your parents |
| C．argue with each other |
| D．disagree with your parents |
| A．you are happy | B．you love them | C．you like chores | D．you are relaxed |
| A．It’s certainly necessary to show your love to your parents. |
| B．It’s hard for all the teenagers to communicate with their parents. |
| C．Think it over before you want to talk to your parents about something. |
| D．Put yourself in your parents’ shoes and you may find some good ways to communicate with your parents. |
