It was summer. Everyone was going away on holiday except for Kevin, Emma and their parents. Dad hadn’t booked a trip and it was too late. Everything was booked up.
Kevin had an idea. “Uncle Jeff’s got a holiday house by the sea. Let’s go and stay with him.” “Oh NO!” said Mum, “Not with Uncle Jeff.” And the thought of staying with his brother was enough to make Dad surf the Internet again for holiday cottages by the sea. But they had no luck.
On the first of August, the tyres of Dad’s big blue car crunched up the driveway of Uncle Jeff’s country house by the sea. “I’ll take the kids to the beach so that Mum and Dad can have some time together. ”Uncle Jeff offered. Although Dad thought it did sound rather nice, he said, “It’s alright Jeff. We’ll look after the kids.”
Kevin and Emma loved everything to do with the beach-digging sandcastles, eating ice cream, and diving into the waves. Mum and Dad both wore big floppy hats, put on sun cream, and read big fat paper back books nearby. The routine of beach during the day continued. But when Dad had read to the end of his book, he mentioned to Mom it would be nice to have a break from the kids. Mom applauded.
The next day they gave Uncle Jeff instructions for looking after the kids. They mustn’t swim too far out to sea. And Jeff said, “Right-oh. Got ya.”, which didn’t make Mum feel at all reassured.
But he did watch them while they were swimming. He even bought them a little inflatable boat, so that they could have some fun floating on it and jumping on and off into the waves. Uncle Jeff watched the kids play all morning, but in the afternoon he decided that it would probably be alright if he allowed himself a short nap.
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。
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At first the kids were playing “Pirates” with the little boat only a few yards from the beach.
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On the beach, Uncle Jeff sat up slowly and scanned the shore for a sight of the children.
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2 . The bell rang. Jacob smiled and he was glad his math class was
The next day at lunchtime Jacob opened his bag. A new envelope peeked out. Inside was a tiny toy
Over the next few days, Jacob
Just before the end of the day, the school secretary handed Jacob a small box. “This is for you and
He hurried down to the main school doors where his mother and father were waiting, with suitcases. “We’re going to Disney World, right?” Jacob couldn’t contain his excitement. “Mystery
| A．finished | B．organized | C．recommended | D．registered |
| A．backpack | B．photograph | C．envelope | D．lunch |
| A．recognized | B．requested | C．wondered | D．imagined |
| A．bag | B．picture | C．suitcase | D．airplane |
| A．awkward | B．amazed | C．content | D．curious |
| A．laughed | B．rushed | C．smiled | D．shouted |
| A．solution | B．answer | C．impression | D．strategy |
| A．found | B．designed | C．compared | D．exchanged |
| A．even | B．yet | C．still | D．again |
| A．everything | B．nothing | C．anything | D．something |
| A．impressed | B．frightened | C．stressed | D．confused |
| A．meet | B．visit | C．call | D．challenge |
| A．checked out | B．cleaned up | C．reached in | D．came along |
| A．improved | B．explained | C．arranged | D．solved |
| A．class | B．airport | C．home | D．school |
1.表示祝贺；2.你的建议；3.表达祝愿。
注意：
1.字数80词左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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| A．Roommates. | B．Boss and employee. | C．Teacher and student. |
5 . My mom has been and will always be my biggest inspiration. She is a single parent of eight, and I have no idea how she survived. Throughout the years, my mom has
Even when doctors
Jessica’s multiple hospital visits definitely upset her, but my mom never showed
My mom gets us to realize that no matter how
| A．mourned | B．defeated | C．warned | D．advocated |
| A．delighted | B．embarrassed | C．ashamed | D．discouraged |
| A．questioned | B．commanded | C．inferred | D．recommended |
| A．numerous | B．limited | C．occasional | D．accurate |
| A．in spite of | B．due to | C．apart from | D．rather than |
| A．signals | B．predictions | C．signs | D．symbols |
| A．innovation | B．strength | C．gesture | D．assessment |
| A．prevented | B．persuaded | C．enabled | D．opposed |
| A．Nevertheless | B．Consequently | C．Additionally | D．Hence |
| A．frequently | B．ultimately | C．merely | D．barely |
| A．blame | B．inspire | C．favor | D．respect |
| A．put up | B．took up | C．gave up | D．broke up |
| A．gradually | B．instantly | C．appropriately | D．automatically |
| A．crucial | B．identical | C．tough | D．smooth |
| A．forecast | B．resistance | C．entertainment | D．support |
1. 表示欢迎
2. 推荐城市及相关信息(交通方式，景点等)
注意：1. 词数80左右
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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7 . I was eleven years old, standing outside when I watched the house that I grew up in burn to the ground. A few minutes earlier, I was asleep in my nice, warm bed.
My grandmother’s bedroom was just next to mine and my brother’s. A fire had broken out there and awakened her first. While I stumbled(蹒跚) around in the smoke and darkness, my brother ran from room to room quickly, waking everyone in the house. The house. however, was over 50 years old and made of wood. Before we could do anything the fire consumed(毁灭) it. We all made it outside before the flames destroyed every room.
I stood there shivering(颤抖) while the fire destroyed my hooks, clothes, and toys. I watched helplessly while my mum cried. I wondered what was going to happen to us now that we had lost all of our things.
As I looked around, though, I realized something for the first time: The things that matter aren’t things. I saw my elder brother running to get help. I saw my grandmother and dad hugging together. I realised at that moment that we were all alive. Everything that was important survived the fire. Our lives would continue. We would survive without the things that were burning. We would all be around to love each other for many years to come. And that was all that mattered.
I still think of that fire in the night that helped me to become who I am today. It helped me to learn that the love we share is far more important than the things we have. Love others. Help everyone. Let the fire inside of you make this world a warmer place.
1. Who found the fire at first?| A．The author himself. | B．The author’s grandmother, |
| C．The author’s mother. | D．The author’s elder brother. |
| A．Calm. | B．Helpful. | C．Frightened. | D．Disappointed. |
| A．Lost things can’t come back. |
| B．Getting others’ help is necessary. |
| C．Material wealth isn’t the most important. |
| D．Lives must continue on if we lack love. |
| A．He plans to build a new house. | B．He is still what he used to be. |
| C．He only shares his love with his family. | D．He is ready to help those in need. |
8 . I stare at the row of jars filled with my parents’ homemade tomato sauce. Every time I wonder: “Should I really use one?” I have been saving these jars like precious treasures. No matter how hard I try to find something instead, nothing compares. Store-bought sauces? It just doesn’t taste right. It doesn’t taste like home.
During the tomato season, all my family were a lot busier than usual. My parents would use the basement as an area for letting the tomatoes they had collected locally ripen. Like the other Italian families in the area, we would then take them to the garage when they were ripe enough. There they were cleaned and boiled. Once stewed (炖), whole tomatoes were passed through my father’s homemade machine used to separate the sauce from the skins. Jars at the ready, we filled them with sauce and seasoning. They would then be lined up and ready to use.
My parents would make more than just sauce every fall. I loved it when they would season all the pork sausage. We would fry the meat, tasting it before making the separate sausages. My parents expertly hand-tied the sausages while I would poke (戳) them all over. These were my family’s traditions.
These traditions were hard to maintain when my father got ill. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2019, he spent most of his time in hospital. In September that year he came home, on the same weekend we decided to continue the tradition. I have glorious (美好的) memories of that day as they once again made the sauce. It was a beautiful but short-lived moment. My father died soon after.
Every time I go to reach for one of the jars, something stops me. My mother, ever practical, was visiting us recently and just stared at them. “You should use these or they will go to waste.”
What will it feel like to use that last jar? It would mean the end of an era (时代). Who knows? Maybe it’s time to bring new traditions to life.
1. Why does the author attach so great importance to the jars containing the tomato sauce?| A．The recipe is unique. | B．The sauce is delicious. |
| C．It reminds him of home. | D．It took great patience to make it. |
| A．The time spent making tomato sauce. |
| B．The differences between homemade and store-bought sauces. |
| C．The rules of selecting tomatoes to make sauce. |
| D．The procedure for making tomato sauce. |
| A．Kind. | B．Polite. | C．Enthusiastic. | D．Down-to-earth. |
| A．To recall his family traditions of the past. | B．To show his respect for his late father. |
| C．To introduce his family traditions. | D．To complain about his tough past experience. |
Elizabeth walked to the yard, carrying a bunch of daisies(雏菊).
“Beautiful flowers for, for... Oh, I’ll never get it right!” She cried, throwing the daisies on the ground. She had been practising her speech for a week.
Part of her couldn’t wait. This Saturday, the great Ana Wolff, famous pianist, would perform at the concert hall in town. For four years, Elizabeth had listened to Ms Wolffs recordings over and over again, loving the way the notes flowed like a rushing mountain stream.
Part of Elizabeth was terrified. Her music teacher at school, Mr Leaf, had asked her to present the flowers to Ms Wolff after the performance. But Elizabeth knew herself well. She had serious stage fright and she really hated it when she had to talk in front of people. Even so, Elizabeth was determined to take the challenge this time.
“How’s the speech going?” asked Elizabeth’s mother, “Want to practice on me?”
“No, thanks,” said Elizabeth, “Mum, I can’t do this! I’ll forget. I might even pass out(昏倒)!”
“Oh, honey. Think about it... sharing the stage with Ana Wolff. What an honour!” Mum gently comforted her.
Elizabeth kept practising. “Beautiful flowers for... for a beautiful performance...” She presented the flowers to the cat, the dog, even the statue in the garden. Soon it was Saturday night, Elizabeth stood at the backstage, behind the heavy black curtains. Holding the bouquet(花束)of red roses, she felt her heart racing wildly and her stomach tightened with nervousness．
The lights dimmed, and Ms Wolff began her performance. She swayed and nodded with her fingers dancing across the keys. Soft sad parts, loud angry parts, parts that sounded fun to play. Drawn into the music, Elizabeth forgot for a moment about the six words she had to say. With a flourish(挥舞), Ms Wolff played her final note. Applause thundered through the hall. People jumped to their feet and cheered.
Ms Wolff smiled and bowed. Then she walked off stage and into the wings(舞台侧面). Almost immediately, she returned to the stage for a second bow.
注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
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Then came the frightening moment.
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Paragraph 2：
The audience cheered and clapped loudly for them.
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1. 祝贺获奖;
2. 肯定付出的努力;
3. 表示祝愿
注意：1. 词数80左右;2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
中国诗词大会 Chinese Poetry Contest
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