2 . When I was a child, my mom never forced me to finish my food. Instead, she _______ me to try everything three times: first, to taste it; second, to get accustomed to the _______; and lastly, to confirm if I truly _______ it. After three tries, she wouldn’t make me eat it again.

Days ago, I watched my daughter’s face frown when she _______ took her second and then her third _______ of spinach, her least favorite food. I was reminded of how this rule had _______ my life. It helped me overcome fears and encouraged me to carry on until I achieved _______ .

As I grew older, I carried this _______ with me. When faced with something outside my comfort zone, I reminded myself to try it at least three times before _______ . It motivated me to pursue my dream to become a __________.

Now, my once-picky eater daughter made me __________ by saying, “Mommy, I actually like the green leaves of the spinach now.” The three-try rule __________!

If I hadn’t followed that rule, I’d still be __________ in a job I hated. In my thirties, I followed my ambition to become an author. After two unsuccessful __________ with a publishing house, I took a deep breath and tried for a third time, which led me to a life I now __________ . As for my daughter, she’s grown into a teenager who finds pleasure in eating spinach.

1.

A．helped

B．advised

C．hurried

D．bothered

2.

A．flavor

B．smell

C．temperature

D．sight

3.

A．ordered

B．preferred

C．disliked

D．finished

4.

A．unwillingly

B．carelessly

C．happily

D．shamefully

5.

A．drink

B．bite

C．picture

D．view

6.

A．arranged

B．confused

C．fixed

D．shaped

7.

A．balance

B．success

C．understanding

D．greatness

8.

A．belief

B．phenomenon

C．incident

D．moment

9.

A．losing

B．deciding

C．leaving

D．planning

10.

A．mother

B．challenger

C．writer

D．winner

11.

A．amused

B．thoughtful

C．grateful

D．surprised

12.

A．mattered

B．happened

C．worked

D．changed

13.

A．expert

B．cautious

C．ordinary

D．stuck

14.

A．interviews

B．attempts

C．exchanges

D．adventures

15.

A．experience

B．respect

C．enjoy

D．regret

4 . Tiffany Hammond and her son Aidan communicate in some familiar ways, like hand gestures and body language. But when Aidan wants to ______ himself with words, he uses a tablet (平板电脑).

Aidan is autistic (患孤独症的) and does not speak, so when his mom asks ______ , he can press a button on the screen to answer them. The family has designed routines around his autism, but people outside the household don’t ______ .

“Every single time we go outside the house, there’s something bad happening. There’s a______ , and there’s a mean stare,” Hammond said. “And he feels lonely a lot.”   However, that loneliness and those reactions from outsiders ______ Hammond to find a way to ______the ways in which people with autism can express. They just communicate in a(n) ______type of way. The result of this experience is a children’s book from Hammond titled A Day With No Words. The book followed Aidan through a regular day, showing his ______routines.

Hammond also wrote about the ______ of the book to want people to give kindness and the goal she hoped to ______ with the writing.

In an interview, Hammond said,   “I want to ______ all the things that I see in him. He loves being outside and swings, and he loves life. He is ______ like other people. I want to______ the regular life that I have with my son, and it is supposed to ______ a loving letter to him.”

______, a day with no words can be full of meaningful communication.

1.

A．express

B．enjoy

C．persuade

D．change

2.

A．chances

B．questions

C．roles

D．fantasies

3.

A．imply

B．inquire

C．understand

D．bother

4.

A．saying

B．witness

C．cheat

D．comment

5.

A．pushed

B．elected

C．warned

D．begged

6.

A．avoid

B．represent

C．ignore

D．refuse

7.

A．necessary

B．cold

C．different

D．equal

8.

A．daily

B．weekly

C．monthly

D．yearly

9.

A．cover

B．significance

C．price

D．time

10.

A．imagine

B．notice

C．defeat

D．achieve

11.

A．record

B．teach

C．doubt

D．celebrate

12.

A．nervous

B．strange

C．dangerous

D．hopeful

13.

A．create

B．organize

C．share

D．build

14.

A．look for

B．pick up

C．stare at

D．serve as

15.

A．Immediately

B．Fortunately

C．Actually

D．Finally

6 . 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。

I thought my parents were crazy when they said over dinner one night that I was going to have a brother or sister in about nine months. I always wanted a little brother or sister, and now I was finally going to get one. However, I was at a point in my life where I was used to not having brothers or sisters, and being the center of attention at home.

The next several months were filled with excitement as we prepared for the new addition to the family. My Aunt Dorothy and Aunt Lynda threw her a wonderful baby shower. To my surprise, I also received presents. My family was worried about how I would feel once the baby was born, so they showered me with attention. All of my friends were excited for me. In a way, I thought they were looking forward to me experiencing the pains of being an elder sister.

The following days went by rather quickly. Before I knew it, one summer morning in June my mom was taken to the hospital. I was visiting my Aunt Lynda in Missouri when we got the call that my mom was in labor (分娩), so we drove to the hospital, hoping that we wouldn’t miss the big event. We stepped into the hospital at 12:03 p.m., which was the exact time my sister, Bekah, was born.

My mom had some complications (并发症) after the delivery. What was supposed to be a time of celebration now became a life-or-death waiting game. My first reaction was to hate the baby, since I felt it was all her fault (错误) that this happened. I had my mom to myself for fifteen years of my life, and now it looked as if she was going to be taken away from me forever.

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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。

When I saw Bekah for the first time, those bad feelings went away.

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One week later, my mom pulled through, and it was time to go home.

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7 . Building your family tree together is a wonderful chance to tell your kids your favorite family stories. It can make for some memorable quality family time.     1    . Here is a four-step guide to get you started.

Gather Your Family Objects

The objects include old photos, letters, journals, and anything else you may have hidden in the attic (阁楼) or storeroom.     2    . Go through everything you’ve gathered and share stories with your kids about the people in old objects.

Talk to Relatives

    3    . Now it’s time to talk to your relatives and ask questions about the stories. Your kids can write a list of questions and interview their relatives to get some background on their family.

Write a Family History

Write down all the related information you have already known.     4    . Once you know what's missing, you’ll know where to focus your search, what questions to ask, and who to talk to. What may seem like a common family story now can actually become interesting and informative with time.

Go Online

With so many genealogy(家谱) websites available, you can find a wealth of missing information online. In addition to searching relationship information on your home computer, you can find birth and death records, newspaper records, and official government documents.     5    .

A．Find and spread them out on a table

B．There are so many ways to create a family tree

C．Probably, dozens of family stories have never been brought up

D．This will allow you to see where information might be missing

E．Some websites make it fun to discover more about family source.

F．Family trees are often organized to record three generations in a family

G．Share your newly found family information with the rest of your family

8 . 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。

On the Saturday morning, I could see rays of sunlight as I said good morning to my brother, Willie aged six while I was nine. Breaking up for a summer holiday, I felt at ease and plotted (暗中策划) our own delightful day.

“Good morning, sleepy head,” Mum smiled at me. “Get yourself dressed, Shawn. Run out and collect some firewood. I’ll fix you some hotcakes.”

I slipped on my clothes, grabbed the ax and headed straight for the outhouse. There father sat freely with a bottle of beer in hand. During the summer holiday, he would find time to take us to catch some fish for supper. However, his fishing pole missing, we could have no choice but to try something different.

I walked with my chin up as I thought about what a great day this was going to be. Willie and I were going to ride our bikes into town, and I was sure we’d find some empty bottles, maybe enough to buy some ice cream, my favorite while Willie had a preference for sweets. With the birds bouncing (跳动) up and down in the tree, I thought it was going to be a great day.

Everything done, Mum’s hotcakes were waiting for me. Willie finished his breakfast in a flash.

“Mum, can we go now?” I asked, as I swallowed down the last forkful of hotcakes.

“Now, Shawn, you be careful. Willie hasn’t gone out on the roads much, so you let him ride ahead of you. Keep a good eye on him. OK?”

“Take care, Willie,”I screamed when we cycled towards a mountain called Andover, the peak of which was the perfect spot to find empty bottles. Stark’s Store paid cash, two cents each, and we thought we were rich every time Mr. Stark handed us our reward in real money. Cycled up the mountain was a lot of work, but it was worth it.

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2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Tired but delighted, we arrived at the peak of Andover.
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Paragraph 2: In front of me was Stark’s shelves with everything kids dreamed of, but I hesitated.
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9 . How to make new friends

We tend to make friends with people we cross paths with regularly: people we go to school with, work with, or live close to.    1    . So, look at the places you frequent as you start your search for potential friends.

Meet new people

When looking to meet new people, try to open yourself up to new experiences. Not everything you try will lead to success but you can always learn from the experience and hopefully have some fun. Volunteering can be a great way to help others while also meeting new people.    2    .

Connect with your schoolfellow association

Many schools have schoolfellow associations that meet regularly. You already have the school experience in common.    3    . Some associations also provide community service events or workshops where you can meet more people.

    4    

Even if you’ve lived in the same place all your life, take the time to re-explore your neighborhood attractions. New arrivals to any town or city tend to visit these places first—and they’re often keen to meet new people and establish friendships, too.

Take a moment to unplug

It’s difficult to meet new people in any social situation if you’re more interested in your phone than the people around you.    5    . Making eye contact and exchanging small talk with strangers is great practice for making connections—and you never know where it may lead!

A．Cheer on your team like a member

B．Behave like someone new to your area

C．Check with your library or local paper for events near you

D．And bringing up old times makes for an easy conversation starter

E．The more we see someone, the more likely a friendship is to develop

F．Put your smartphone away while you’re waiting for a bus, for example

G．It also gives you the opportunity to regularly develop your social skills