1 . Years ago,I had a quarrel with a friend owing to a misunderstanding. It was ._______my fault, but I was afraid to admit that I was wrong, so we didn’t speak for a long time. Several years later we came across each other and decided to meet for lunch. It was so_______that we kept meeting. After two or three meals together,I felt_______to apologize for my behavior years earlier.

My experience is never unique. Many people_______apologizing because the idea of admitting to wrong behavior makes them_______uncomfortable. Apologies force us to admit to ourselves that we don’t always_______our own standards. We might also fear that the victim won’t_ _______our apology. We all like to_______ourselves as good people—as kind, honest and considerate. For these_______ , an apology can be very difficult to give.

Given my________, there is no doubt that an apology is a vital tool for________a relationship to make it functional again. Usually, a(n) ________apology is called for, but if the victim is angry at the wrong behavior, it may be more________to wait, because their________may prevent them from accepting our apologies. Also a delay________an apology’s effectiveness because it conveys that the offender has time to reflect on his/ her________. But a heartfelt apology has more powerful effects, which can improve our mental health and repair our________ personal relationships.________ ,expressing regret and acknowledging responsibility are equally vital. Without ________, it’s a good reason of your actions ; without responsibility, it’s an excuse.

My friend and I had lunch recently, 15 years after my belated apology. Admitting that everything had been my fault helped us heal our relationship. We’re both________to have our friendship today.

1.

A．hardly

B．narrowly

C．completely

D．usually

2.

A．pleasant

B．awkward

C．ridiculous

D．strange .

3.

A．surprised

B．comfortable

C．terrible

D．forced

4.

A．allow

B．avoid

C．appreciate

D．advocate

5.

A．regretfully

B．easily

C．slightly

D．terribly

6.

A．go back to

B．look up to

C．give way to

D．live up to

7.

A．accept

B．analyze

C．exchange

D．check

8.

A．serve

B．view .

C．present

D．treat

9.

A．reasons

B．contents

C．comments

D．examples

10.

A．need

B．sense

C．experience

D．character

11.

A．developing

B．rebuilding

C．announcing

D．practicing

12.

A．frequent

B．permanent

C．immediate

D．formal

13.

A．convenient

B．effective

C．adventurous

D．inspiring

14.

A．anxiety

B．curiosity

C．anger

D．worry

15.

A．discovers

B．records

C．supplies

D．increases

16.

A．misdeeds

B．reputations

C．questions

D．decisions .

17.

A．damaged

B．disturbed

C．required

D．disabled

18.

A．Instead

B．Thus

C．Meanwhile

D．However

19.

A．challenge

B．regret

C．expression

D．influence

20.

A．tolerant

B．cautious

C．enthusiastic .

D．appreciative

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

It happened late one night last summer,    1    my family was traveling in Montana. We stopped at a hotel and with the room keys, we entered our room. We kept the room dark and quickly put the kids to bed, hoping they’d have a good sleep. Then I went into the bathroom to get    2    (wash). Suddenly I caught sight of beer containers in the garbage can. Then my eyes     3    (scan) the floor and saw a black bag that looked like one of    4    (we). But it wasn’t! We were in someone else^’ room!

My husband immediately called the front desk and the waitress    5    charge responded with a cry “Oh, my God!”

We began putting all of our things back into our oversized suitcase. Suddenly, I heard someone    6    (unlock) the door, which made my heart beat wildly.

The door opened and    7    elderly man came in, shocked. We didn’t know    8    to do with the matter but luckily the waitress arrived out of breath. She cried even    9    (badly) for mistakenly giving us the wrong keys. After hearing the waitress’    10     ( explain) , the old man, my husband and I tried to comfort her. The special experience in someone else’s room made me realize that forgiveness is a kind of virtue.

3 . It’s fortunate for children to have siblings(兄弟姐妹)accompanying them. And the kids would be luckier to have a brother as _______as Christian Hamerter. The 11-year-old boy, attended a father-daughter dance with his 7-year-old sister Skylar after finding Skylar was _______by their dad.

In the days leading up to the_______in March, it was all Skylar was_______for, talking about it all day. On the other hand, her mom Trelysia felt more and more_______. At this time of year, their father is always fully   _______in official duties. He didn’t attend last year’s dance due to a conference, _______having made a promise. Then, she was right to be worried. On the big day, _______, his father was sent abroad on business. “It was_______that he failed to go there for a second year. Skylar   _______because she had her heart set on going. “ Trelysia wrote in a _______. “I felt so bad and also cried uncontrollably.

That’s when Christian _______! The big brother wanted his sister to feel loved and special.

And he picked out a suit and pink tie, a perfect________for Skylar's pink dress. “The action filled me with________,” the mother wrote, “for I just know that I^’m _______ a kind man—and an amazing father one day. He has   _______ that he can be. ” Skylar had a great time with Christian there without her dad’s ________. Even better, now she knows her brother would always come to her ________.

The post warmed hearts of the people it________and picked up more than 110,000 reactions ________the sweet gesture.

1.

A．enthusiastic

B．generous

C．considerate

D．intelligent

2.

A．left behind

B．misunderstood

C．left out

D．cheated

3.

A．result

B．event

C．opportunity

D．scene

4.

A．concerned

B．suitable

C．ready

D．eager

5.

A．anxious

B．curious

C．satisfied

D．confused

6.

A．caught

B．skilled

C．occupied

D．disappointed

7.

A．since

B．except

C．without

D．although

8.

A．worse still

B．sure enough

C．as usual

D．for example

9.

A．unexpected

B．uncertain

C．unquestioned

D．unlikely

10.

A．cried

B．complained

C．argued

D．apologized

11.

A．magazine

B．diary

C．book

D．post

12.

A．moved on

B．stepped forward

C．took off

D．backed away

13.

A．replacement

B．match

C．symbol

D．demand

14.

A．relief

B．appreciation

C．pride

D．confidence

15.

A．seeking

B．changing

C．affecting

D．raising

16.

A．proved

B．promised

C．agreed

D．explained

17.

A．wish

B．practice

C．assistance

D．company

18.

A．rescue

B．notice

C．knowledge

D．defense

19.

A．united

B．reached

C．persuaded

D．informed

20.

A．commenting

B．instructing

C．praising

D．recording

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the woman go to a small town?

A．To enjoy a concert.

B．To visit her friends.

C．To go horse-riding.

2. What did the woman do on Saturday?

A．She went to a concert.

B．She watched a movie.

C．She attended a party.

3. What are the speakers talking about in general?

A．A wonderful weekend.

B．An interesting party.

C．A beautiful farm.

5 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共 有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(八)并在其下面写出该加的词。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Last Sunday, my parents and I went to the countryside, which we had a great time together. To make it a green journey, we all agree to cycle there. With everything ready, we set out. Upon arrival, we got down to making preparation. Everyone was enjoying the pleasant but relaxing family atmosphere in open air. After the meal, my father and I couldn’t wait to fly kites. We watched our kites dancing high in the sky, laugh happily together. Mum couldn’t help cheering for them. Dusk fell down before we realized it. Seated together at ease, we quietly watched the gold setting sun, wishing to have more joyfully weekends like this.