1 . When I was a teenager, I was invited to a formal dance party. I was _________, but also nervous about what to wear. Mom suggested I wear high heels (高跟鞋).

“Mom, I don’t know if I can wear these,” I said, feeling _________. “Don’t worry, sweetie. Just take small _________ and keep your weight centered,” she suggested.

As I arrived at the party, I tried to be _________ and act like everything was fine. But _________ struck when I stepped onto the dance floor. I _________ my own feet, falling to the ground in front of everyone.

I quickly got up and laughed it off, pretending like it was _________. But deep down, I felt like a tomato, wanting to _________.

My friend Lilly helped me _________ that incident and managed me another high heels as a support so that nobody would understand my hesitation. But a little bit __________ continued in my mind.

When I returned home, I told Mom I felt like a complete __________ at the party. “It’s okay. You tried something new, and it didn’t go as __________. But that’s how we learn and grow. Don’t be too __________ on yourself and wear what you feel __________ in,” Mom said, giving me a hug.

From that day forward, I stuck to flat shoes. I learned to __________ my true self and not worry about what others thought.

1.

A．surprised

B．excited

C．relaxed

D．satisfied

2.

A．unsure

B．unsafe

C．unusual

D．unhappy

3.

A．breaks

B．turns

C．steps

D．attempts

4.

A．genuine

B．polite

C．serious

D．cool

5.

A．danger

B．injury

C．disaster

D．wonder

6.

A．landed on

B．tripped over

C．kicked up

D．ran into

7.

A．a hot potato

B．a big fish

C．no luck

D．no big deal

8.

A．fight

B．argue

C．disappear

D．struggle

9.

A．tackle

B．avoid

C．prevent

D．identify

10.

A．patience

B．bravery

C．worry

D．anger

11.

A．fool

B．hero

C．stranger

D．dancer

12.

A．suggested

B．expected

C．promised

D．directed

13.

A．dependent

B．easy

C．careful

D．hard

14.

A．fashionable

B．tight

C．comfortable

D．special

15.

A．analyse

B．accept

C．trust

D．refuse

2 . How do you feel about exams? Is it the one thing you dread or an experience you relish because it’s your time to shine? Every year, many young people sit exams and whether they love or loathe them, most of them will face some anxiety in the lead up to the big day.

If you’re anxious about your exams, don’t worry, you’re not alone. It might seem like a stressful time when the pressure is onto pass that all-important test but take a deep breath and absorb some good advice from people who’ve been through the same experience as you.

Eating the right food can feed your brain and keep you alert. Nutritional therapist Kerry Torrens recommends making breakfast the most important meal of the day. She recommends eating energy-giving oats and eggs, which contain a nutrient called choline - thought to help cognitive performance and improve memory as we age. And don’t forget to drink lots of water to keep you hydrated - some research even suggests students who take water into the exam hall may even improve their grades.

One thing I know I always need is a good night’s sleep to help me work and think better the next day and that’s what’s recommended for anyone preparing for their exams. If you get good sleep your memory is better and that means you can retain the information you have revised. And it’s good to wind down before bedtime too - no watching TV or chatting on social media!

A good way to reduce your stress is to write down your anxieties. This is something that Lisa Artis from the Sleep Council recommends because it can ‘free your mind’. She also says sitting on your bed when you’re cramming is not a good idea because then you associate that place with stress. Revising for exams can also sometimes seem relentless, so it’s good to take breaks and reward yourself will a small treat, like a cake or a quick run around the block. There comes a point when your brain can’t absorb any more information so you’ll also need to know when to stop.

But if all this talk about revising and exams is still stressing you out, be assured that there are some people who will always be more on edge than you: your parents! They’re there to support you but they’ll be biting their fingernails, worrying about you and the final results. So maybe you need to give them some advice - chill out, everything will be ok!

1. which can be the best title for the text?

A．eating a balanced diet before exams

B．having a good sleep before exams

C．dealing with exam stress properly

D．never worry about my study, parents

2. what can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A．we should make breakfast by ourselves instead of eating out

B．eating the night food can contribute to a longer life

C．we’d better drink some water while taking exams

D．Most of us usually think little of breakfast

3. Which is not as advisable way for an examinee according to the passage?

A．feeling at ease with your exam

B．revising on your bed before an exam

C．going out for a run in the neighborhood

D．turning to some students with the same experience

4. The underlined phrase “chill out” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______?

A．calm down

B．leave me alone

C．have a good sleep

D．take a deep breath

3 . 假如你是一名失学儿童，名叫李华，你有幸得到在中国工作的Mr. Brown的资助，可以重返校园。你给Mr. Brown写了一封信，内容如下：
★在老师的帮助下，学习有了很大的进步，受到老师的表扬和鼓励;
★决心更加努力学习，取得更大的进步;
★盼望见到Mr. Brown，希望他寄来一张照片。
注意：1.书信应包括以上所有要点，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
2.词数：80左右(所给出的开头和结尾不计算在字数内)
Dear Mr. Brown,

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the money and books you sent me. I could not have returned to school without your help. Thank you so much.

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Thank you again for your generous help and best wishes!

Yours Sincerely,

Li Hua

4 . Cute ways to Tell Someone They Make You Happy

Many people have difficulty expressing their feeling.     1     Sometimes, you may feel like you have to wait for the right time and place to express yourself. And when you do that, you want it to be unforgettable. Using cute, creative ways to share your feelings is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Make a card

    2     Making a card for the other person is a creative way to go about doing this. You can write “Thank you” on the front of the card, and “for making me happy” on the inside of the card.

Make a happy meal

Cooking a meal for a friend or a loved one is a gesture that speaks for itself. While you’re both feasting on the meal, you can tell the other person that she makes you happy. If you’re not a good cook, ordering take-out may also work.     3    

Spell it out

Expressing feelings and communications are essential to keep a relationship strong and healthy.     4     Spelling it out in a cute way can convey your feelings. Leave your parnter a lipstick message on the bathroom mirror, spelling it out “You make me happy”. This little reminders are sure to get the message across and put a smile on your partner’s face.

Write a poem

Writing down your feelings and reading them to your loved one will keep you from stumbling over your words. Sit down with a pen and a piece of paper.     5     Even if your poem doesn’t flow, as long as you’re true to your feelings, it’s certain to get the attention of the other person.

A．Often expressing yourself by writing down your feelings is easier.

B．Telling someone that they make you happy is not always easy.

C．Write an article to convey your thoughts.

D．With everyday demands, you may forget to tell your partner your feelings.

E．Try to create a poem dedicated to this person.

F．Telling someone how you feel in person is always easy.

G．After all, it’s the thought that counts.

5 . The person I call my hero is my twin disabled elder sister named Tiffany. Yet as I reflect back on __ I can undoubtedly say, "It was partly a(n)__ journey!" People would always __ me that they wish they had a twin, but to me I never felt that way at the time.

My sister is blind and deaf and is in a wheelchair. Growing up __ me because I seldom had that twin experience. I was told as a ___ never to question life but at that time I was young and just didn't __. There were times when I couldn't play with friends when I wanted to, and __ missed out on potential jobs __ having to help look after Tiffany.___, I never felt my childhood was being swept away.

I saw my sister __ many health issues but still find a way to face life challenges with a __. It wasn't until we got older __ I truly realized my sister was a __. She gave me the strength to____my sufferings. When I was on the point of __, I would always think of her and build up confidence to make it, In fact I did so many things not just for myself __ for my sister as well. When I graduated from college, I asked for permission to let my sister attend the __ because I knew if she were able to walk and talk, she would have achieved the same __ as I have.

I __ the moments with my sister. I just want my sister to know that she brings __ to my life and I hope that I can bring the same thing to hers.

1.

A．turning around

B．growing up

C．traveling abroad

D．hanging out

2.

A．relaxing

B．impossible

C．personal

D．unpleasant

3.

A．worn

B．tell

C．teach

D．thank

4.

A．saddened

B．embarrassed

C．panicked

D．attracted

5.

A．partner

B．twin

C．child

D．friend

6.

A．understand

B．mind

C．consult

D．agree

7.

A．never

B．even

C．still

D．just

8.

A．regardless of

B．instead of

C．apart from

D．due to

9.

A．Therefore

B．Then

C．However

D．Otherwise

10.

A．rely on

B．point out

C．look into

D．deal with

11.

A．shout

B．smile

C．cry

D．sigh

12.

A．that

B．when

C．which

D．who

13.

A．learner

B．winner

C．player

D．survivor

14.

A．know

B．overlook

C．overcome

D．hide

15.

A．going sightseeing

B．making friends

C．taking action

D．losing heart

16.

A．but

B．and

C．or

D．as

17.

A．interview

B．presentation

C．ceremony

D．performance

18.

A．business

B．benefit

C．weight

D．goal

19.

A．enjoy

B．forget

C．ignore

D．select

20.

A．sorrow

B．balance

C．courage

D．trouble

6 . Growing up, I understood one thing about my dad: He knew everything. I asked him questions and he gave me _________. When I moved out on my own, I usually called him when something broke and I needed to know how to _________ it.

But then, eventually, I _________ him less. I got married, and my husband had the _________ I was short of. I didn’t know when it happened, but our _________ when I called developed into six words. Me: “Hi, Dad.” Him: “Hi, sweetie. Here’s Mom.” There would be a(n) _________ if my mum wasn’t at home. I _________ loved my dad, but I wondered at times if maybe he had already _________ everything I needed to know.

Then, this past summer, my dad said that he once spent a summer in college building boats. “You did?” I asked. I thought I knew everything about my dad. However, I never knew this. I _________ that in the past 40 years, I had focused on myself only. I felt a deep sense of __________.

A few weeks later, I called my parents. Dad answered. “Hi, sweetie. Here’s Mom.,” he said.

__________ to know more about him, I said, “Wait, Dad. How are you?” We __________ talking about a new battery he’d bought for his boat. To anyone else, it would sound like a __________ conversation between a dad and his daughter. But to me, it was novel and a new __________. I spent the first part of my life needing to talk to my dad. Now I talk to him because I __________ to.

1.

A．reminders

B．reports

C．responses

D．reasons

2.

A．rent

B．view

C．use

D．fix

3.

A．knew

B．needed

C．missed

D．saw

4.

A．knowledge

B．resource

C．freedom

D．character

5.

A．arrangement

B．meeting

C．performance

D．conversation

6.

A．explanation

B．tension

C．silence

D．exchange

7.

A．certainly

B．usually

C．hardly

D．particularly

8.

A．acquired

B．shared

C．gathered

D．stressed

9.

A．proved

B．complained

C．guessed

D．realized

10.

A．shame

B．doubt

C．shock

D．pity

11.

A．Lucky

B．Eager

C．Ready

D．Happy

12.

A．aimed at

B．got through

C．stuck to

D．ended up

13.

A．normal

B．long

C．personal

D．serious

14.

A．advance

B．opportunity

C．beginning

D．agreement

15.

A．learn

B．want

C．promise

D．prepare

7 . I wouldn't describe myself as a fashion-lover and I don't usually spend a great deal of money on clothes. However, I do love cheap ones and I am terrible at throwing away old clothes. Some people cannot understand this. If it's old, why would you want to keep it? Well, the answer is simple. Clothes are memories and, just like memories, they can be sweet and precious.

My favorite jacket is a black and white wool one with a cool print. There are several holes in it, and even a big hole in the pocket when I happen to set it on fire ... Oops. I really should throw it away but I can't bring myself to do it.It reminds me of one of my favorite travels.I bought it in a market on the suburbs（郊区）of Lima,Peru.The first time I wore it,I was on a trip to an amazing water and light show in a park on that day.My friend and I had so much fun and I've made many memories wearing that jacket ever since.

It's the same with jewellery too. My friend made me a beautiful necklace with a piece of glass from the island where I grew up. She gave it to me so I would always have apiece of home with me. It's one of the loveliest gifts I' ve ever received and I haven't taken it off since then. Perhaps one day it will break somehow, but I could never throw it away.

1. What does the underlined word "It" in Para.2 refer to?

A．The pocket.	B．The fire.
C．The jacket.	D．The travel.

2. Which of the following best describes the trip according to Para.2?

A．Unlucky.	B．Exciting.
C．Tiring.	D．Disappointing.

3. What can we know about the necklace?

A．It was made of glass.

B．A friend lent it to the author.

C．It was thrown away.

D．The author broke it carelessly.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．Don't Spend Too Much on Travel

B．What Old Things Can Bring Us

C．Never Buy Any Cheap Things

D．How Jewellery Is Made by Hand

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Many years ago, there lived a man who fell in love with a beautiful woman living next door. He liked her very much.     1     he passed her house, he would look at it affectionately hoping to see her by chance. He kept doing so,     2     cold or hot it was. One day, he dropped her a line which read as follows:

    3     I see you, I will always feel very content and thrilled.

    4     you want, I will try my best to satisfy your desire no matter     5     it may cost.

No matter     6     you go, my heart follows you forever.

I have three kinds of flowers in my garden and     7     you like, you can choose as you please.

I promise     8     dares to hurt you, I am determined to stand up for you.

I have searched a thousand years, and I have cried a thousand tears.

I have found everything I need — you are everything to me.

I just wish someday we could get together and fall in love with each other, always and forever.

No matter     9     you need me, I will be waiting for you not far away.

I will go on loving you through thick and thin, no matter     10     happens.

9 . Feeling down? Consider these things when you’re having a bad day.

Success doesn’t happen overnight.

Don’t kid yourself into thinking success will come quickly.     1    

Without hard times, you wouldn’t appreciate the good ones.

    2    You can improve yourself from failure. If you look at failure as a part of your life, you’ll stay positive and happy.

It’s okay to cry sometimes.

Don’t be afraid of crying.    3    Instead it’s a good way to let go of your unhappiness.

No one’s life is as interesting as it looks.

    4    It is okay to communicate with your friends online, but don’t believe everything you see. You are probably comparing your pale life the best part of their lives.

    5    

It is hard to put yourself in a weak position, but opening up to a friend will help you deal with your troubles.

A．Don’t get sad if you lose.

B．It isn’t a sign of weakness.

C．It takes courage to ask for help.

D．Anything worth doing requires time

E．Strength does not come from winning.

F．Think of something you are thankful for.

G．Don’t compare your life to what others show online.

10 . 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.

I woke up excitedly. This day was special. It was my birthday and I was sure that I was going to receive a great deal of wishes and presents this year. I got off from my bed and rushed to my bathroom to get dressed in the best possible manner. I wore the beautiful dress that I had bought especially for this day, dressed my hair and went down for breakfast.

Mom was in the kitchen. I flashed a bright smile at her, waiting for her to wish me and give me a hug. But my smile soon disappeared as my mother started rolling with laughter. I was confused. I asked her what was the matter. Controlling her laughter, she managed to answer me, which sounded something like, “Why are you dressed up like that early in the morning? Are you alight?” I wanted to burst out in anger. I wanted to tell her that I was dressed up because it was my birthday! But then I decided not to tell her myself, and I changed into a casual dress.

After a few moments, my brother and my father came for breakfast as well. I gave them both the same flashy smile, but was heartbroken instantly when neither of them wished me. I thought that maybe they are planning a surprise birthday party for me, and that was the reason none of them wished me. I felt excited as I love surprise birthday parties.

All day long, I stayed in my room so that my family could easily prepare for my party. In the evening, my mother came to me and said that she was leaving for her friend's house and if I wanted to come along as well. I knew she was trying to fool me and she only wanted me to get dressed for the party. I replied to her in affirmative(肯定的) and started dressing up. When I finished, I closed my eyes and stepped out of my room. Then I opened my eyes and…

WHAT? The house was looking exactly like it had always been! No balloons? No ribbons(丝带)? No friends? No party?

注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语.
Paragraph l:

I wondered what the surprise really was, because my mom did take me to her friend's place.

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Paragraph 2:

I was crying when my mom came to my room.

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