1 . On Friday evening in December, two weeks before Christmas, I lost my job. I hadn’t seen it coming. I was
I wasn’t just a single parent; I was the only parent. My paycheck was
The next day as we searched for our tree, I struggled to be
Over the next week, I applied for jobs
On a weekend afternoon, back at home, I glanced out the
I rushed to the front of my building. “What are you doing out in this weather?” I asked as we hugged.
“Well, I tried to call you last week but couldn’t
When I opened her card, hundred dollar
On Christmas morning, Kristil and I gathered around our tree, and I
It has been 14 years since that Christmas, but I’ve
| A．annoyed | B．surprised | C．disappointed | D．excited |
| A．gift | B．tree | C．flower | D．card |
| A．comforted | B．convinced | C．sank | D．warned |
| A．survival | B．money | C．life | D．desire |
| A．cheerful | B．sad | C．depressed | D．confident |
| A．unless | B．if | C．as | D．though |
| A．courtyards | B．window | C．treetops | D．building |
| A．watched | B．observed | C．noticed | D．looked |
| A．get across | B．get over | C．get through | D．get in |
| A．fetched | B．headed | C．took | D．handed |
| A．walked | B．delivered | C．sent | D．carried |
| A．coins | B．bills | C．case | D．paper |
| A．flooded | B．cried | C．fell | D．dropped |
| A．joyfully | B．unexpectedly | C．eventually | D．surprisingly |
| A．ever | B．never | C．once | D．always |
Once upon a time, a delightful dog named Ripple shared a home with her owner, Emily, with whom she had formed an unbreakable bond(关系)from the early days of her puppyhood(幼年). Emily was an elderly woman who lived alone and Ripple was her faithful friend, providing her with love and companionship.
Unfortunately, one day, Emily fell ill and had to be immediately transported to the hospital. Ripple was left alone in the house, waiting anxiously for her owner to come back. As the days went by, Ripple grew more and more worried, wondering where her beloved owner had gone and when she would return.
One rainy evening, Ripple heard a car pull up outside the house. Overjoyed at the prospect of Emily’s return, Ripple ran towards the door, barking excitedly. As soon as the door opened, Ripple’s eyes widened at the sight of Emily, who was visibly weak. Overcome with emotion, Ripple’s tail wagged(摇摆)wildly as she leaped towards Emily, showing her affection.
From that moment forward, Ripple became Emily’s faithful companion, never leaving her side for a moment. She would curl up(卷曲)next to Emily’s bed every night, always watching over her. Ripple would dutifully follow Emily around the house, ensuring that she was safe and comfortable. Emily would often say that Ripple was her guardian angel, appointed to watch over her in her time of need.
As Emily’s health declined, Ripple became even more attentive. She would bring Emily her slippers, help her to the bathroom, and even fetch her medications. Emily’s family and friends would often visit her, but it was Ripple who provided her with the most comfort and love.
Regrettably, Emily eventually passed away, leaving Ripple to face a world without her beloved owner. Ripple was very sad without her owner, frequently lying in Emily’s bed, surrounded by her scent(气味), shedding tears. Ripple’s family members did their utmost to comfort her, but her sense of loss and heartbreak remained evident.
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。
As the weeks went by, Ripple grew more and more depressed.
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At first, Ripple was distrustful of her new owner, unsure if she could ever love anyone as much as she had loved Emily.
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3 . I sat down at my desk and started writing an emotional letter of thankfulness, but when it came to actually placing the letter into the mailbox.... I
The letter was to an old teacher with whom I kept in
I could have easily sent her an email, but that seemed not enough for such an important thank-you. That’s why I ended up
It suddenly
Weeks later received a message from her. It turned out she was
| A．advanced | B．froze | C．progressed | D．declined |
| A．honor | B．achievement | C．responsibility | D．fear |
| A．mind | B．sight | C．contact | D．order |
| A．ensured | B．inspired | C．required | D．allowed |
| A．Therefore | B．However | C．Instead | D．Meanwhile |
| A．control | B．change | C．abandon | D．accomplish |
| A．flexibly | B．negatively | C．frequently | D．positively |
| A．checking | B．receiving | C．handwriting | D．reading |
| A．struck | B．confused | C．reminded | D．shocked |
| A．because | B．while | C．until | D．although |
| A．discovery | B．excuse | C．message | D．consideration |
| A．occasionally | B．fundamentally | C．constantly | D．eventually |
| A．going through | B．focusing on | C．accounting for | D．turning over |
| A．recommended | B．meant | C．offered | D．expressed |
| A．conclusion | B．decision | C．fortune | D．difference |
| A．response | B．access | C．solution | D．devotion |
| A．exhausted | B．discouraged | C．excited | D．alarmed |
| A．congratulation | B．apology | C．comfort | D．gratitude |
| A．hand out | B．seek out | C．carry out | D．put out |
| A．beautiful | B．changeable | C．complex | D．painful |
注意：1.词数100左右：内容完整，意思连贯。
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear fellow students.
I am Li Hua, a senior two student in our school.
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Thank you very much for your attention!
1. Most pupils in China begin to learn English________.
| A．in primary school | B．from parents | C．at three years old | D．at home |
| A．like my father | B．not my father | C．my father himself | D．not only my father |
| A．the girl preferred playing to learning English |
| B．the girl hates her father because he was strict |
| C．the girl is very thankful to her father |
| D．the father gave up after knowing his daughter could not understand |
| A．The girl’s father is her first English teacher. |
| B．The girl had been interested in English before going to school. |
| C．The girl’s father was always ready to help her with her English. |
| D．The girl could have learned English well by herself without her father. |
| A．How I learned English at school |
| B．My father---my first and lifelong English teacher |
| C．The relationship between my father and me |
| D．I’ve made progress in English learning |
