要点：
1.买礼物，送父亲；
2.打扫卫生、做家务等其他活动；
3.受到父母表扬；
4.你的感触。
注意: 1. 词数: 100左右；
2.要点完整，可适当发挥，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. White,
I hope everything is going on well with you.
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Sincerely Yours,
Li Hua
Both of my parents worked full-time when I was a little girl, so my grandmother would stay at our house during the day. We would watch game shows in the living room. Our favorite was The Price is Right. We would call out our answers along with the players.
When I got older and started going to school, we couldn't watch our game shows regularly. That was okay with me, though, because the one thing I liked better than watching game shows with my grandmother was helping bake. Watching her in the kitchen was amazing: she never seemed to need the recipes but everything she made tasted delicious.
At first I would just sit in the kitchen and watch, even though I didn’t understand what she was doing. As I got older, she let me help with the easy parts, such as measuring the sugar. The day she let me separate the eggs. I felt like I had found complete pleasure.
At last. my parents decided that I could take care of myself, and my grandmother stopped coming over every day. The love of baking, however, stayed with me. I started baking by myself, and even if the cookies ended up being burnt sometimes, more often they turned out pretty well. I tried out new recipes, and whenever I got to a thorny part. I would call my grandmother for advice. Sometimes I would call her just to talk, too. I felt like I could talk to her about anything.
My grandmother passed away ten years ago, but I still think of her every day, Last week, I found a recipe book she made for me. It included her recipes for brownies, cookies, and my favorite, lemon pie stout anything. As I looked through the pages, I thought I could hear her voice. She was the one who taught me not just about baking, but about life.
1. What's the main purpose of the author’s writing the text? (no more than 8 words)2. How did the author think of helping her grandmother bake? (no more than 10 words)
3. Why did the author’s grandmother never need the recipes when baking? (no more than 10 words)
4. What does the underlined word “thorny” mean? (1 word)
5. What has the author learned from her grandmother about life? (no more than 25 words)
It was eight o'clock on a May morning, and Micah, my 17-year-old daughter, was already in our spare room upstairs. It had been her temporary eleventh-grade classroom ever since schools had moved to remote learning due to the pandemic.
From the kitchen, I listened for the sound of her tapping on her laptop or her talking with her classmates in their discussion sessions. We’d barely left the house for 10 weeks straight.
“Mom, everyone is hanging out today!” Micah’s voice echoed from upstairs. “Why can’t I?” I stepped up the stairs. Micah was lying on the floor wearing her pajamas, her laptop, school iPad and cellphone in front of her.
“It’s not fair,” she said.“ I have no one I can be with. I can ‘t wait until I’m 18 and can do what I want.”
We’d had this conversation before. Still, I couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. I was sick of being alone too. Even though Micah and I were home together more than we had been in years, we might as well have been living in separate worlds.
“Wanna watch videos later?” I asked. “Bake some cookies?”
“No, thanks.” Micah shook her head, as if the idea of doing something together was impossible.
I closed the door. I was used to Micah’s rejection, but it still made me upset. Teenage independence is healthy, but I worried if I didn’t find a way to bond with my girl soon, I might never be close to her again. She’d be 18 in the fall and had already convinced herself she didn’t need me anymore. Maybe she was right. No matter what I did, I couldn’t seem to reach her.
That evening, I logged onto a social app and saw a friend’s children playing with their new kitten. My mind went back to when I was in high school and our family moved. It was hard making friends. Mom surprised me with an eight-week-old gray kitten that I named Miss Muffet. Having a kitten to love and train brightened my days and got me through that difficult, lonely time. Maybe Micah would like a kitten.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I asked if she wanted a kitten.
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In the car, Micah put the kitten under her chin.
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4 . “Where is the light?” My dad used to ask me the question when I was little. It’s one of those questions that parents often use to find out how smart their young children are. During my teenage years, my dad jokingly told me that he thought I was going to be dimwitted(愚蠢的) because I pointed at him whenever he asked me where the light was.
Dad is from a rural area about 230 kilometers north of the capital Manila, and where most people live off the land, raising and selling livestock and poultry. His father, an artist and street magician, died when he was very young. To make ends meet, his mother went about town and washed laundry in various households. My dad found himself alone—lack of nurturing (养育) and love, short of family bonds.
Dad loved reading and always looked for opportunities to educate himself. One day, when my father was 16 and out of work, a stranger saw him sitting under a tree, absorbed in a book. He approached Dad and asked him why he wasn't in school. Dad replied that he had no money for college. The stranger saw his desire to study and recommended him to University of the Cordilleras as a working student. He also gave Dad a job in a local factory. Thanks to the warm-hearted stranger, Dad got his Bachelor of Arts degree, then went on to study law and became a successful lawyer. He wrote a widely-read textbook on Philippine law.
Looking at my father now, I can see how he was able to overcome so many obstacles. He is by nature a hardworking man, pouring his energy into his career without forgetting his family. He values education—when we were younger, he would tell me and my brother to constantly seek improvement in ourselves through learning.
Like a light, he shines with dignity and respect because of his achievements, but his light radiates the brightest for maintaining our family as a cohesive (有凝聚力的)unit with love and faith as its foundation.
There are times when my dad kids around and asks me, using my childhood nickname, “Sasi, where's the light?”
I just smile, and point at him.
1. What joke did Dad play on the writer?| A．He considered her a little foolish. | B．He treated himself as the light. |
| C．He turned the light on to be dim for her. | D．He asked her to answer many difficult questions. |
| A．Dad got along well with his father | B．Dad didn’t have a happy childhood |
| C．Dad was particular about his clothes | D．Dad used to wander in the market |
| A．He got much money from a stranger. | B．He won a scholarship by studying hard. |
| C．He paid his fees by doing a part-time job. | D．He earned money by writing books on law. |
| A．chose careers for his children | B．taught his children by himself at home |
| C．acted as the light in his children’s lives | D．worked too hard to look after his children |
| A．To stress the importance of the light. | B．To recall a question asked by her dad. |
| C．To introduce the benefit of a close family. | D．To praise her dad for his effort to achieve his goals. |
One fall evening, 13-year-old Briar Omar agreed to look after his four younger sisters when his parents went to the grocery store to pick up the family dinner. The parents were confident that responsible big brother Briar with their protective dog called Mandy, was capable of managing the family in their absence. During that brief time, an unexpected thing happened: The home suddenly went up in flames(火焰). It was up to Briar and Mandy to save his family.
The children smelled smoke soon after their parents left for the store. They turned around to search for where the fire came from and were shocked and frightened to find their baby sister’s playpen(玩耍护栏) on fire.
The first thought that came to Briar’s mind was to rescue his little sisters. The family had previously discussed what to do in the face of danger, so he was prepared to act.
In a few minutes, flames were climbing the ceiling(天花板). Smoke was filling up the hallways. The horrible fire quickly spread throughout the home.
Briar remained calm and focused on the urgent task of saving his four younger sisters: Peyton, 12, Jocelyn, 3, Willow, 1, and 6-month-old baby Sawyer. He quickly picked up the two babies and rushed the older sisters out of the door to safety. After making sure his sisters were far away from the danger and breathing in fresh air, he ran back to save their home despite the flames surrounding him.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
He quickly held the fire extinguisher(灭火器) from the kitchen and tried to put out the flames.
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Briar cheered up immediately and managed to escape from the fire to safety with the dog following the way.
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6 . Spreading Kindness, Rock by Rock
“Mom! I found one! I found a rock!”
I
The Kindness Rocks Project, which was started a few years ago by a mom in Massachusetts, has
Nine-year-old twins Harry and Hannah DeVrieze have
“It’s a fun
“We will do it in the winter too,” Harry
“My boys loved finding the rock in the park,
| A．whispered | B．cried | C．heard | D．said |
| A．founded | B．investigated | C．claimed | D．spread |
| A．Girls | B．Kids | C．Boys | D．Parents |
| A．take | B．enjoy | C．post | D．purchase |
| A．replace | B．provide | C．cover | D．throw |
| A．collected | B．spotted | C．painted | D．appreciated |
| A．goods | B．rocks | C．belongings | D．sand |
| A．child | B．adult | C．teenager | D．family |
| A．adds | B．declares | C．explains | D．complains |
| A．placed | B．found | C．returned | D．sought |
| A．discouraged | B．surprised | C．excited | D．disappointed |
| A．hid | B．kept | C．supplied | D．expected |
| A．apparently | B．confidently | C．definitely | D．especially |
| A．diverse | B．small | C．usual | D．common |
| A．award | B．cost | C．value | D．reward |
7 . With time going by, I understood that my dad knew everything. In my teen years, he taught me things I’d need to know to
But,
Then, two years ago, my husband and I
I didn’t baulk (退缩)—it was the least I could do for
But as we put the new bulkhead together piece
A few weeks later, after moving back, I called my father. We
| A．leave | B．survive | C．drive | D．cut |
| A．ease | B．bring | C．exchange | D．check |
| A．large | B．sharp | C．correct | D．dull |
| A．eventually | B．obviously | C．initially | D．clearly |
| A．talked | B．knew | C．lacked | D．moved |
| A．needed | B．pretended | C．hated | D．hesitated |
| A．arguments | B．news | C．reports | D．stories |
| A．something | B．anything | C．nothing | D．everything |
| A．moved out | B．moved in | C．dropped out | D．dropped in |
| A．sweep | B．advertise | C．rebuild | D．sell |
| A．annual | B．back | C．heavy | D．free |
| A．easy | B．hard | C．cheap | D．expensive |
| A．on | B．with | C．in | D．by |
| A．went | B．beat | C．stopped | D．happened |
| A．important | B．wrong | C．right | D．curious |
| A．ended up | B．relied on | C．resulted in | D．complained about |
| A．behavior | B．conversation | C．test | D．visit |
| A．novel | B．serious | C．casual | D．strange |
| A．caught | B．wasted | C．spent | D．kept |
| A．continue | B．afford | C．have | D．want |
8 . Christmas is a time for giving and receiving. However, is it
As parents we want our daughters to be
Through their school, the girls have a charity which they
Children mirror the
Teaching the gift of giving back not only promotes personal growth, it also
| A．clearly | B．equally | C．merely | D．finally |
| A．tip | B．holiday | C．reward | D．thought |
| A．ready | B．grateful | C．qualified | D．responsible |
| A．learn about | B．stand for | C．hold back | D．point out |
| A．ignore | B．encourage | C．remember | D．support |
| A．colorful | B．unwanted | C．expensive | D．unimportant |
| A．hesitate | B．afford | C．wish | D．agree |
| A．young | B．eager | C．concerned | D．terrified |
| A．opinions | B．intentions | C．achievements | D．actions |
| A．believe | B．explore | C．follow | D．improve |
| A．ambitious | B．fortunate | C．successful | D．independent |
| A．gives | B．spares | C．costs | D．promises |
| A．relaxation | B．motivation | C．satisfaction | D．appreciation |
| A．progress | B．distinction | C．determination | D．contribution |
| A．comments | B．virtues | C．standards | D．profits |
9 . Ma Li is a dessert shop owner in Yinchuan, Ningxia. On a cool morning, she received an online
When the deliveryman came, Ma was a little
At that moment, Ma noticed the deliveryman’s face and hands were dark purple
After the deliveryman left, Ma
Heartwarming comments (评论) poured in, such as “life is not easy but
The next day, Ma got in touch with the deliveryman and invited him to her shop. When they met, Ma expressed people’s kindness to him and gave him a cake for his daughter’s birthday. The deliveryman was
Ma received more than 600 yuan in donations
| A．gift | B．invitation | C．ticket | D．order |
| A．excited | B．angry | C．happy | D．sad |
| A．lost | B．stopped | C．gone | D．broken |
| A．though | B．so | C．when | D．because |
| A．birthday cake | B．schoolbag | C．new coat | D．computer |
| A．shared | B．remembered | C．found | D．heard |
| A．all | B．none | C．most | D．each |
| A．hardly | B．never | C．even | D．ever |
| A．thankful | B．careful | C．helpful | D．wonderful |
| A．to | B．for | C．with | D．from |
10 . Dad was not only my best friend, but my compass (指南针). While he was alive, he
If there was one phrase my dad
When I was in high school, I had a
After months of
Even now, whenever I
| A．understood | B．forgave | C．guided | D．impressed |
| A．history | B．lesson | C．skill | D．language |
| A．always | B．almost | C．ever | D．never |
| A．so | B．or | C．but | D．and |
| A．good | B．free | C．terrible | D．short |
| A．still | B．nearly | C．hardly | D．probably |
| A．real | B．practical | C．immediate | D．extra |
| A．suggested | B．risked | C．enjoyed | D．missed |
| A．meeting | B．testing | C．learning | D．interviewing |
| A．excited | B．nervous | C．happy | D．shocked |
| A．believe in | B．hold back | C．stand for | D．look after |
| A．hope | B．forget | C．worry | D．promise |
| A．different | B．hard | C．important | D．interesting |
| A．grateful | B．sorry | C．polite | D．useful |
