1 . How does the woman feel?

A．Confused.

B．Angry.

C．Scared.

2 . What are the speakers talking about?

A．The man’s schedule.

B．The man’s health.

C．The man’s work.

3 . 假设你是某中学高三学生李华。近期你校外教Steve做了一场关于读后续写的讲座。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件。内容包括
1.表达感谢并简述你的收获；
2.说明你在读后续写中的困惑并寻求帮助。
参考词汇：读后续写 continuation writing
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Steve,
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Yours

Li hua

4 . 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。

My sister Tina and I are very different. I'm a just simple-minded girl, at least in her eyes, while she is literally the symbol of perfection. When I was young I wanted to be like her. If she wore her hair in a new style one day, I would do the same with mine the following day. I always tried to follow her and her friends around and begged to be included, but her life didn't really have much space for a bothersome two-year-younger sister. Over time, my admiration for her had turned into indifference. Living in the same apartment as strangers, we barely spoke to each other.

I even felt relieved in secret when she informed me this year that she would be spending eight months studying abroad. I assumed I'd use her video player and wear the dresses she left behind. That was the only way l thought her leaving would affect me.

I sat in my room that first evening after she departed and tried to concentrate on my homework. However, I couldn't get rid of the feeling that something was wrong, or something was missing. I looked around the apartment and everything was the same. But it was so silent that I could hear my own breathing. I went to Tina's room. Both her video player and her talk on the phone with her friends were absent. When I sat down on her bed, I became sharply aware of how different my life was without her. Even though we didn't always talk, just having her there made me feel secure.

Sitting there, I looked back at the wasted years and regretted trying to live my own life and overlooking hers. I felt particularly bad because I had not even given her a hug before she boarded her plane, and that made my heart ache.

注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

As the night went on, I decided to do something to make it up.

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For a long time there was nothing but silence on the other end of the line.

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5 . Feeling upset is a normal part of life. Something stressful may occur everywhere, and make you angry or anxious.     1     However, we can decide how we behave and react to the troubles we face. Here are some useful ways to keep our cool when we feel frustrated.

Remove yourself from the situation.

Conflicts with others can be difficult to deal with.     2     It is OK to say, “‘m going to take a break” and go for a walk or find a quiet place to sit and cool off. The goal is to give yourself some space to calm down and consider what to do next.

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When we’re upset, our nervous system will speed up our heart rate and muscles tense. It prepares the body as if to meet an attack. You can soften such physical reaction by using practical techniques. If possible, find a safe place, sit comfortably and focus on your breath, breathing deeply and evenly. Mindful breathing helps us calm our feelings.

Lift your mood with laughter.

Laughter relieves the tension we feel when depressed. We can think of a joke or watch a video that always makes us roar with laughter. Afterwards, you may be able to lift the fog of frustration. Make sure what you use is not mean-spirited, though.     4    

Change your language.

Once things appear disappointing, many of us might punish ourselves with unkind words. In fact, it doesn’t have to be this way.     5     For example, instead of saying “I always mess things up”, we could say, “I made a mistake, but I’ll do it better next time.”

A．Do breathing exercises to relax.

B．Keep yourself away from the noise.

C．We can’t control what is happening around us.

D．We should turn negative thoughts into positive statements.

E．Sometimes we need to leave from the unpleasant condition.

F．This kind of humor can actually make us feel more down.

G．Thus, we can be physically and mentally entertained from that.

6 . Many people still remember the magic of Father Christmas from when they were children. As parents, they try to keep that magic alive for their children for as long as they can.

That is why Letters from Father Christmas could be the perfect book for those who regard Christmas as a special time of year. The man who wrote these letters is one of the most famous names in English literature — J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings. The letters were Tolkien’s way of keeping Father Christmas alive for his four children, over a period of more than twenty years.

Every Christmas, an envelope with a North Pole stamp arrived. It was addressed to Tolkien’s children. Who could it be from? The children must have been very excited as they opened it. Inside, they would find a handwritten letter from Father Christmas. The letters were also beautifully illustrated—each must have taken its true author, Tolkien, a long time to complete.

The letters told wonderful stories about Father Christmas’s life and adventures at the North Pole. A regular character in the letters was Polar Bear, who once climbed the North Pole (an actual pole in this case) and fell through the roof of Father Christmas’s house. In another letter, Father Christmas complained about how he could not stop his helpers playing games with the toys instead of wrapping them up. Interestingly, the letters did not contain the usual warnings to children that they might not receive their presents if they were not good. The letters did, however, change as Tolkien’s children got older：

...but if you find that not many of the things you asked for have come, and not perhaps quite as many as sometimes, remember that this Christmas all over the world here are a terrible number of poor and starving people.

Letters from Father Christmas tells us that as well as enjoying the adventures of Father Christmas, Polar Bear and other characters at the North Pole, we can all share the true spirit of giving at Christmas time. By expressing love for his children in such a special way, Tolkien may indeed have been the real Father Christmas.

1. What is Tolkien famous for?

A．His novel The Lord of the Rings.	B．His letters to Father Christmas.
C．His fantasy childhood memories.	D．His introduction to Father Christmas.

2. Why did the letters take Tolkien a long time to finish?

A．They were sent from Father Christmas.	B．They were wrapped up in good boxes.
C．It was hard to write the different stories.	D．The beautiful pictures were hard to make.

3. What message was included in letters from Father Christmas?

A．Life will be easy if you work hard.	B．It’s no use complaining about life.
C．We should learn to give care to others.	D．Children love presents with pictures.

4. In what way is Tolkien regarded as real Father Christmas?

A．He addressed all his letters to Father Christmas.

B．He showed his love for his children in a special way.

C．He got others to know some people were starving.

D．He discovered the spirit of Father Christmas.

7 . Have you ever had times questioning yourself and feeling bad? If you answer yes, what you’ve experienced is negative self-talk.     1    . You say to yourself untrue things like, “I’m not good enough. I’m a disappointment.” These wrong ideas stop us in our way. So, how do you stop the bad self-talk?

●    2    

Know you’re special. You are “One of a Kind”! There is no other person that thinks exactly like you. When you begin to sincerely believe how special you are, it’s easier to fight the bad self-talk.

●Change your environment

Your bad self-talk comes from your environment. You didn’t just accidentally wake up one day thinking of bad things about yourself. It may be because someone, somewhere in your life has told you bad things about you and whether you accept it or not, you believe them. However, if you let the right people surround you, they will build you up, give you confidence and make you feel better.     3    .

●Change your dialogue

Read and say all the wonderful things about yourself at least 5 times per day. Look at yourself in the mirror and say, “I am amazing!”     4    , and you’ll believe you are very pretty soon.

Of course, there are other things to stop bad self-talk.     5    , but if you decide to think positively in every situation, that will bring a good change in your life.

A．Think the same way

B．Change is not easy

C．Change your position

D．It begins in your brain

E．Change your state of mind

F．You’ll seek out the right people to help change your thoughts

G．You’ll start to believe the great things they tell you little by little

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。

It was a special day. Today was my 18th birthday. My dad Kuat was sitting on our old red sofa. Right here 14 years ago, my mother said she was leaving us. I was only 4 years old and didn’t realize it would be the last time I saw her. Over 14 years, my dad had been trying hard to raise me. He knows everything about me. He is not just my father — he is almost everything to me. To him, I am everything as well.

Today I had some news for him, “Daddy, I want to ask your permission to go to America.” I didn’t finish my speech as he shouted, “No!” “But why?” I replied. “If this all is about money, then you may not worry. I’ve got a scholarship…” He interrupted, “I’ve told you no. Don’t make me repeat it.”

I felt warm tears running down my cheeks. I thought there would be no problem because he always knew how much I dreamt about studying abroad. I was so angry and said, “But why do I have to ask your permission? I am already 18 and I’m not a kid anymore.”

I was so disappointed that all these years he couldn’t see what I was doing. I knew I loved my dad, but I just could not stay at my hometown anymore.

I left home and my eyes were full of anger and tears. I decided to go far away from home and start creating my dream life. I took a bus and went to the airport. I closed my eyes and felt that something was wrong. Everything was so silent when suddenly I heard my phone ringing. It was a nurse from a local hospital, “Hello! Are you the daughter of Kuat? Your dad has had a heart attack. The situation is serious. We want you…” I wasn’t listening to her anymore. Tears were flowing and I started to choke when all of a sudden I heard a man’s voice and opened my eyes. I realized that it was a nightmare (噩梦).

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 started searching my bag for my phone and wanted to hear my dad’s voice.

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My dad smiled, “Here you are, my sweetie.

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9 . 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。

Shyness is avoiding human contact, often because of a feeling of not being as good as others and fear of taking risks. Shyness is a force     1     prevents us from realizing our potential and     2     (enjoy) the company of other people. Shyness is often associated     3     low emotional control and high negative emotions.

On the basis of research that he     4     (do) for the past six years, Dr. Zimbardo estimates that about 40 percent of all Americans, around 84 million people, consider     5     (they) shy. They include not only ordinary people but also a number of     6     (celebrity) who define themselves as shy. Research shows that a quarter of the people who are shy as adults were not shy as children.

Shyness makes it difficult     7     (meet) new people and make friends. It prevents     8     individual from expressing opinions and values. With authorities such as a boss or a teacher, the shy are less     9     (like) to stand up for their rights or express reasonable criticism. They’re more willing to obey and unwilling to be     10     (cooperate).