1 . Two years ago, my 11-year-old son sat me down for a talk. “Mom, it’s time.” he said. “Hear me out: It’s time we got actual TV. And you need an iPhone.”

This funny conversation two years ago marked a shift in our relationship. Perhaps for the first time, I began to really listen to my son’s opinion about our home technology. Since his reasoning was sensible and his suggestions within budget, I took his advice and was pleasantly surprised with the results.

I’d known for a while that my son understands technology better than I do. On airplanes, he grabbed my phone to put it in airplane mode. He wired the speakers in our house. After something was stolen from our front yard, he picked out, set up, and now monitors our security camera. When my computer died, I took him shopping with me.

As a teenager now, he has a busy social life, with skateboarding, basketball, and online gaming with his friends. I see our time together decreasing and our shared interests shrinking. That’s why I jumped at the chance when a friend mentioned writing technology reviews. I’m a writer, but I’d need a partner who has more tech knowledge than me. When I presented the idea to my teen, he immediately accepted

It’s changed our relationship in surprising ways. Where he used to get annoyed quickly at my technical ignorance, he’s learned to be more patient and explain things to me in a way that I can convey to an unknowing audience. The parent-child dynamic is not only changed; it’s even slightly reversed — he’s leading me. I’m asking him for help and advice. My son has risen to the occasion. He’s taking it seriously, and to watch him mature in this way is an honor. As someone who’s not much of a reader, he now searches instruction book. Without any prompting, he’s even emailed and called, yes, made an actual phone call to customer service or tech support when sample products weren’t working as expected.

I never imagined being a tech reviewer, but it’s proved to be a valuable way to learn from, work with and enjoy time with my teen.

1. What did the writer think of her son’s advice?

A．It was unaffordable.	B．It was beyond reach.
C．It sounded reasonable.	D．It sounded surprising.

2. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?

A．Prove her son’s better mastery of technology.

B．Describe their close parent-child relationship.

C．Give examples of her son’s interest in airplanes.

D．Express her satisfaction of her son’s timely help.

3. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “reversed” in Paragraph 5?

A．Unrealistic.

B．Opposite.

C．Negative.

D．Common.

4. What makes the writer feel honored?

A．Her son’s patience with their relationship.

B．Her son’s attitudes to some unknown audiences.

C．Her son’s growth and serious attitude to the work.

D．Her son’s desire to change the parent-child dynamic.

2 . 假设你是李华，你的网友David 刚随父母搬家并换了一所新学校，他希望在新学校交到新朋友，并希望得到你的帮助。请你给他写一封电子邮件，提供在新学校交朋友的建议。
内容包括：1.对他搬新家表示慰问；2.提供在新学校交朋友的建议（至少两点）。
要求：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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3 . For years I wanted a flower garden, but with five children I was too busy to have one. Money was limited(有限的), and so was time. Often one of the children would want something that cost too much, and I would say, “Do you see a money tree outside? Money doesn’t grow on trees, you know.” Finally, when all five had gotten through high school and college, and had started having their own families, I started thinking again about having a garden. However, I knew gardens cost money.

Then, one spring morning on Mother’s Day, as I was working in my kitchen, I heard cars drive by and looked out of the window to see a new tree planted in my yard. I couldn’t believe my eyes: it was a money tree! Dollar bills were stuck all over that tree, and there was a note which read: “I owe you eight hours of digging time. Love, Marvin.”

Marvin, my first son, kept his promise. He dug up a nice ten-by-fifteen-foot bed(花坛，花圃) for me. My other children bought me tools, a sunflower stepping stone(踏脚石) and gardening books. We built a garden together.

That was three years ago. My garden is now very pretty, and just what I’d always wanted. When I go out to weed or tend my flowers, I don’t seem to miss my children as much as I once did. It feels as if they were right there with me. When I think about what my children have done for me, I get tears in my eyes every time.

I’m still not sure whether money grows on trees. But I know love does!

1. Why had the author(作者) never had a flower garden before?

A．Because she didn’t have enough time and money.

B．Because she had five children to take care of.

C．Because her children wanted expensive things.

D．Because her children were going to high school and college.

2. Who helped the author build the garden at last?

A．Her neighbor.	B．Her first son.
C．Her five children.	D．Her husband.

3. Why doesn’t she miss her children as much as she once did?

A．Because she has a big money tree.

B．Because she has a very pretty garden.

C．Because she is busy weeding or tending her flowers.

D．Because she feels the love of her children in the garden.

4. The purpose of this passage is to tell us_________.

A．how to grow your own money tree	B．the story of pretty garden
C．a story of the love between a mother and her children	D．the story of a money tree

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is Macy?

A．Ed’s mother.

B．Ed’s teacher.

C．Ed’s friend.

2. How does Ed usually go to kindergarten?

A．By car.

B．On foot.

C．By bus.

3. What does Ed enjoy doing at the kindergarten?

A．Telling stories.

B．Singing songs.

C．Playing with others.

4. What do the teachers say about Ed?

A．He’s clever.

B．He’s quiet.

C．He’s brave.

5 . 完形填空阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、、C、D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After a long day at school, I walked home with my heavy schoolbag. Sleepy and _________, I threw my things on the couch and grabbed something from the _________ to eat. I passed by the living room and wished I could watch TV, but I knew my _________ would take me the whole night. I took my schoolbag and went _________ to my room. I tried to understand chemistry and _________ sleepiness at the same time. I tried to keep my eyes _________ and I wanted something to cheer me up.
Later, I _________ the sound of the front door opening. And I waited for it — the sound of my mom singing. Though she sang off-key (跑调), _________ made me excited that she was here. I ran down to _________ my mom. We hugged each other and talked for a while. I like it when my mom was happy. Her __________ seemed to flow down to me and I got the strength to __________ the stress again.
Sometimes, I wonder how my mom can still be __________ after coming back from work. Every weekday, she wakes up__________in the morning to go to work and spends all hour on the bus before getting downtown. At a __________ factory, she works standing for the whole day and draws patterns for clothes over and over. After work, my mom at times gets stuck in__________ for two hours on her way back home. When I __________ my school life with her work life, I should not be the one to __________. At least I have some interesting things to do at school, but one mistake at work can cost my mom her job. I __________ that my mom has a positive attitude and lives her life with a joyous heart, which encourages me to do my work well, __________ there may be difficulties. Seeing her happy makes me feel __________, too.1.

A．heavy

B．busy

C．hungry

D．unlucky

2.

A．classroom

B．kitchen

C．bedroom

D．apartment

3.

A．dream

B．supper

C．homework

D．experience

4.

A．downstairs

B．outside

C．upstairs

D．inside

5.

A．break off

B．put off

C．get off

D．fight off

6.

A．opening

B．opened

C．open

D．closing

7.

A．felt

B．listened

C．raised

D．heard

8.

A．which

B．that

C．it

D．but

9.

A．look

B．greet

C．said to

D．help

10.

A．need

B．idea

C．faith

D．energy

11.

A．face

B．change

C．accept

D．1eave

12.

A．creative

B．sensitive

C．competitive

D．positive

13.

A．early

B．soon

C．fast

D．1ate

14.

A．furniture

B．shoe

C．car

D．clothing

15.

A．chat

B．traffic

C．duty

D．task

16.

A．replace

B．exchange

C．connect

D．compare

17.

A．complain

B．decide

C．study

D．play

18.

A．achieve

B．notice

C．appreciate

D．improve

19.

A．however

B．though

C．despite

D．at least

20.

A．good

B．skillful

C．successful

D．important

6 . Being a good friend isn’t always easy，but taking the time to develop a lasting friendship is worth the effort.As the years pass，you will realize that each friendship you keep is priceless.    1     To be a good friend and deepen a friendship，just follow these steps.

Keep your promises.

Don’t ever make a promise that you can’t keep.If you say you’ll hang out with a friend and an unexpected situation arises，explain the situation.Give your friend a gift and tell him or her you are sorry.Nobody is perfect，and it’s okay if you break a promise once in a blue moon.    2    

Apologize when you’ve made a mistake.

    3    Though your friend won’t be happy that you made a mistake，he or she will be very pleased that you admit it instead of just pretending that nothing is wrong.

    4    

To be truly supportive，you will have to be able to watch out for your friend when he/she is having a difficult time.If you sense that your friend is getting into some trouble，help him or her away from the situation by not being afraid to speak up about it.

Give your friend some space when he or she needs it.

Part of being supportive means supporting the fact that your friend won’t always want to spend time with you.Learn to step back and give your friend space.    5     Don’t be jealous (嫉妒的) if your friend has lots of other friends.

A．However，don’t make it a regular thing.

B．Help your friend deal with his or her struggles.

C．Learn to forgive your friend and move forward.

D．Of course，to have a good friend，you must be one.

E．If you want your friend to believe in you，you can’t act like you’re perfect.

F．Understand if your friend wants to be alone or to have a walk with other people.

G．Take the time to truly understand your friend when he or she is talking to you.

7 . Mrs. Green, including her husband and three children, lived in a city, __ was very near the countryside. She worked __ a teacher and gave music lessons at a school. Of course she was fond of __.

Mrs. Green had a good voice and she __ her classes exciting. But she had a __ point. Some of her notes (音调) were so high that they sounded like a door which needed __. In order to improve her notes, she took __ chance (机会)that she could find to practise.

As her house was not big, she couldn't practise __ in it. So she usually left home, walking and singing __ the country road. She practised her high notes __ walking. However, each time she heard a person or a car __ along the road, she __ singing. She did not want her high notes to be __ , for she was shy.

One afternoon a fast open car came up to her so __ and so fast that she didn't __ it until the car was only a few meters. She was practising some of her __ and most difficult notes at that time. As the car passed by, she saw a __ expression come over the driver's face. He stopped suddenly to __ all the tires (轮胎)carefully.

Mrs. Green felt it shy to tell the driver what the __ he had heard really was. The driver found __ wrong, got back into the car and drove off.

1.

A．that

B．which

C．where

D．there

2.

A．as

B．like

C．with

D．On

3.

A．books

B．pictures

C．sports

D．music

4.

A．got

B．supported

C．made

D．forced

5.

A．weak

B．strong

C．good

D．special

6.

A．painting

B．locking

C．cleaning

D．oiling

7.

A．some

B．each

C．a

D．other

8.

A．operating

B．listening

C．singing

D．walking

9.

A．across

B．beside

C．close to

D．along

10.

A．as soon as

B．while

C．after

D．before

11.

A．coming

B．disappearing

C．leaving

D．driving

12.

A．kept

B．went on

C．stopped

D．began

13.

A．found

B．made

C．hearing

D．heard

14.

A．quietly

B．quickly

C．carefully

D．slowly

15.

A．recognize

B．catch

C．realize

D．provide

16.

A．biggest

B．highest

C．nice

D．largest

17.

A．puzzled

B．sad

C．serious

D．happy

18.

A．watch

B．examine

C．control

D．notice

19.

A．fact

B．note

C．noise

D．music

20.

A．the tires

B．everything

C．something

D．nothing

8 . After her husband had gone to work, Mrs Richards send her children to school and went upstairs to her bedroom. She was too excited to do any housework that morning.
In the evening she would go to a fancy dress party with her husband. She wanted to dress up as a ghost and as she had made her costume the night before, she was impatient to try it on. Though the costume consisted only of a sheet, it was really splendid. After putting it on, She went downstairs to find out whether it would be comfortable to wear.
Just as Mrs Richards was entering the dining-room, there was a knock on the front door. She knew it must be the baker. She had told him to come straight in if ever she failed to open the door and to leave the bread on the table. Not wanting to frighten the poor man, she quickly hid in the small store-room under the stair. She heard the front door opened and heavy footsteps in the hall. Suddenly the door of the store-room was opened and in came a man. Mrs Richards realized it must be the man from the Electricity Board who had come to read the meter. She tried to explain the situation, saying “It’s only me. ” but it was too late, the man let out a cry and jumped back several paces. When Mrs Richards walked towards him, he fled, losing the door heavily behind him.
1. The reason for Mrs Richards’ excitement that day was that____.

A．she had sent her children to school

B．she was to attend an evening party

C．she wouldn’t do any housework that morning

D．she had made a special costume the night before

2. Mrs Richards went downstairs with the costume on so as to____.

A．made sure that the costume fitted her well

B．frighten the person who was knocking on the door

C．find out if she had finished the costume 

D．receive the bread and do some cooking

3. The man who was knocking at the door was____.

A．a baker

B．a thief

C．her husband

D．an electricity man

4. What did the man do after he knocked on the front door?

A．He entered just as Mrs Richards had told him to.

B．He did not do anything as Mrs Richards had expected him to.

C．He stepped directly towards the meter.

D．He went straight in so as to find Mrs Richards.

5. The man ____ and that made him cry out and run away.

A．thought he must have met a ghost

B．recognized Mrs Richards

C．found out Mrs Richards was walking towards him

D．thought that Mrs Richards must have recognized him

9 . When Mr. David retired, he bought a small house in a village near the sea. He liked it and hoped to live a quiet life in it.
But to his great surprise, many tourists（游客）came to see his house in summer holidays, for it was the most interesting building in the village. From morning to night there were tourists outside the house. They kept looking into the rooms through the windows and many of them even went into Mr. David’s garden. This was too much for Mr. David. He decided to drive the visitors away. So he put a notice on the window. The notice said: “If you want to satisfy your curiosity（好奇心）, came in and look round. Price: twenty dollars.” Mr. David was sure that the visitors would stop coming, but he was wrong. More and more visitors came and Mr. David had to spend every day showing them around his house. “I came here to retire, not to work as a guide（导游）.” he said angrily. In the end, he sold the house and moved away.
1. Mr. David’s house was_______ that many tourists came to see it.

A．so small

B．so quiet

C．so interesting

D．such interesting

2. Mr. David put a notice on the window in order_______.

A．to drive the visitors away

B．to satisfy the visitor’s curiosity

C．to let visitors come in and look round

D．to get some money out of the visitors

3. The notice made the visitors _______.

A．more interested in his house

B．lost interest in his house

C．angry at the unfair price

D．feel happy about the price

4. After Mr. David put up the notice_______.

A．the visitors didn’t come any longer

B．fewer and fewer visitors came to see his house

C．more and more tourists came for a visit

D．no tourist would pay the money for a visit

5. At last he had to sell his house and move away because_______.

A．he did not like it at all

B．he could not work as a guide

C．he made enough money and wanted to buy a new expensive house

D．he could not live a quiet life in it

10 . In the middle of the night, Peter's wife suddenly fell ill. She couldn’t help crying,“Oh, my stomach (胃)! Get the ____!”
Peter, awaking from a deep sleep, thought his wife was only having a ____dream.
“Stop that noise.” he said to her. He turned over and tried to go to ____ again, but his wife still cried out, “Oh, help! Help! I'm sure I'm ____ !”
Peter got out of bed and started ____ , but he could not find him any clothes.
“Where is my shirt?” he asked. His wife was ____ill to tell him, and she could only cry, “Oh, my ____ stomach!”
As soon as he had put his clothes ____ , he said, “Now, my dear, are you quite____that you need the doctor? Surely you can wait ____morning, can't you?”
“No, I can't. Go, go, go.” his wife shouted,“ ____you will find me dead ____ the morning.”
So Peter went out into the dark street. He had only gone a few meters ____he heard his wife calling him again.
“I'm ____again now, and I shall not want the doctor.” she said softly.
Hearing this, he started running as ____ as he could towards the doctor's. When he arrived there, he knocked at the door loudly enough to wake ____around.
The doctor put his sleepy head out of the bedroom window and said, “Er? Who's there?”
“Oh, Doctor.”Peter said to him, “I've very ____news for you. My wife ____ill with a terrible stomachache (胃疼). I was on my way to bring you to her, but she called me back to say the trouble had suddenly ____her. So you need not come. Go back to ____now, and sleep well!”1.

A．driver

B．nurse

C．doctor

D．child

2.

A．terrible

B．interesting

C．Surprising

D．wonderful

3.

A．bed

B．sleep

C．dream

D．hospital

4.

A．walking

B．dying

C．aching

D．sleeping

5.

A．dressing

B．wearing

C．raising

D．working

6.

A．very

B．so

C．too

D．quite

7.

A．good

B．bad

C．wrong

D．poor

8.

A．down

B．off

C．on

D．up

9.

A．surprised

B．afraid

C．certain

D．worried

10.

A．before

B．for

C．to

D．until

11.

A．And

B．But

C．So

D．Or

12.

A．after

B．in

C．before

D．until

13.

A．after

B．when

C．before

D．while

14.

A．good

B．wrong

C．all right

D．right

15.

A．fast

B．slowly

C．hurriedly

D．happily

16.

A．everyone

B．someone

C．no one

D．doctors

17.

A．good

B．bad

C．necessary

D．ill

18.

A．fell

B．stayed

C．grew

D．failed

19.

A．gone

B．missed

C．disappeared

D．left

20.

A．your home

B．your bedroom

C．your dream

D．bed