1 . Mrs. Hill was an English teacher at the new middle school I attended in the eighth grade. She wasn’t my teacher but I loved being around her and enjoyed her kindness. She was also a good Listener.

At the end of the year, she was moving to Florida, and I was sad. We exchanged addresses and became pen friends. I could tell her anything, and she treated me with respect even though I was a Schoolboy.

In Florida, Mrs. Hill became a lawyer, but she managed to find time to write me letters. She wrote amusing stories and always took my concerns seriously. She had given me an invitation to visit. I accepted it immediately, I spent three weeks with her in Miami. Her love of music and creative writing inspired me.

Two years later, Mrs. Hill surprised me by attending my high school graduation ceremony. Later that year, my family decided to spend Christmas in Florida and I couldn’t wait to see her again. When I arrived at her house, I had hoped to talk to her about school, but instead she was in a hospital bed. She had cancer. A month after we got back home, we were shocked to hear that Mrs. Hill had passed away.

To this day, more than 50 years later, whenever I read her letters again, thinking about the advice she gave me, I still remember the importance of her smile and her friendship. For me, she is a respected teacher forever!

1. Why did the writer feel sad in the eighth grade?

A．Mrs. Hill wasn't his English teacher.	B．Mrs. Hill was moving to Florida.
C．Mrs. Hill never wrote to him.	D．Mrs. Hill became a lawyer.

2. How long did the writer stay with Mrs. Hill in Miami?

A．Three weeks.

B．A month.

C．One year.

D．Two years.

3. In Miami, the writer was inspired by ________.

A．stories told by Mrs. Hill	B．The graduation ceremony
C．the exchange of their addresses	D．Mrs Hill’s love of music and creative writing

4. What does the underlined phrase “passed away” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Died.

B．Recovered.

C．Got back.

D．Gone out.

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

A．A Visiting Invitation	B．A Successful Lawyer
C．Skills of Making Pen Friends	D．Memories of a Respected Teacher

2 . 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

3 . 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

4 . 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

5 . 假如你是李华，你收到了好朋友Tom的来信，邀请你参加周六的生日晚会，但你因为某突发情况不能参加。现请你用英语给Tom写一封回信，要求包括以下要点：
1、表示歉意；
2、具体说明不能参加晚会的原因；
3、告诉他你给他准备的生日礼物。
注意：
1、词数80左右；
2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3、信的开头和结尾已给出，且不计入词数。
Dear Tom,

I have received your letter, in which you tell me you are going to throw yourself a birthday party on Saturday.

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Yours

Li Hua

6 . 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.

7 . It can be really frustrating when you want to stand up for yourself but always feel the tears coming—especially when you know that what you have to say is valid and important.    1     or that you're stuck in the same situation every time. We hope that with the help of these strategies, you'll be able to stand up for yourself, and gain the respect that you deserve.

Taking deep breaths activates a natural relaxation response. If you feel like you're about to cry, you're likely feeling stressed and overwhelmed. By taking deep breaths, you're sending a message to your brain to calm down—your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing will all decrease.    2    

Another way to prevent yourself from crying is to deliberately pause a little. Rather than going on and on, say what you want to and then stop and wait for the other person to respond.    3    

But if you let yourself get caught up in your frustration and sadness all at once, you may be more likely to begin crying.

    4     You may find yourself crying because you lack confidence in yourself, but research has found that your body posture can actually make you think more positive about yourself Try to stand straight, plant your feet wide, and keep your head up—you may feel better about your worth and what you have to say.

It's okay if you aren't successful on your first couple of tries. It's important to recognize that not only is crying a common and understandable reaction to emotional distress, but that you can still make a stand and get your point across even if you are crying.    5    , so be easy on yourself during the journey!

A．You'll get better with time and practice

B．Crying is usually regarded as a sign of weakness

C．This may help you feel more relaxed and grounded

D．Having better body posture can boost your confidence

E．Yet you shouldn't feel like there's no way to deal with it

F．You'll meet different difficulties and challenges in the process

G．Even if you have a lot to say, you'll be able to get to it in time

8 . 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.

9 . 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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10 . As a teenager, I am often asked what I am going to be in the future. A lawyer? A doctor? Or a scientist? No, my ideal career is to be a teacher. One of the _________for that is I want to be a teacher like Mr. Chen.

“Look! Do you know what it is? A-ha, it’s the _________! And it will always move around the sun.” Mr. Chen said and pointed to his head. He then touched the nose and _________, “Can you tell me the name of this mountain? It is the highest mountain on Earth! What’s the _________of it? Yes, it’s 8844.43 metres…” I’ll never forget my first geography lesson. He was _________ humorous that we all fell in love with his lessons   _________. It’s Mr. Chen who opened the door of geography for us.

Generally speaking, most of the teachers are strict _________students and sometimes a little bit demanding (苛求的), not so with Mr. Chen. He is a lighthouse, showing us the way to the treasure of knowledge. He is a friend and easy to get _________with, always encouraging us to speak out loud without _________our shyness and other disadvantages. He is an example, volunteering his time to students and other teachers.

One day I happened to meet him in the hospital. Seeing the cut on his arm, I realized he was donating his __________. I was moved and was __________another lesson, a lesson of love and devotion.

Every time I see my globe (地球仪), it would __________me of Mr. Chen. He is the most unforgettable teacher I have __________met and he will always be. Someday I hope I am __________ to be a teacher like him.

Thank you, Mr Chen, thank you for making learning not a job but a joy.

Thank you for helping me to discover what I do best and to do it even __________.

Thank you for understanding all of us and giving us the time and care each of us needs.

1.

A．replies

B．reasons

C．rewards

D．results

2.

A．moon

B．earth

C．star

D．sun

3.

A．advised

B．announced

C．added

D．answered

4.

A．distance

B．weight

C．size

D．height

5.

A．very

B．too

C．really

D．so

6.

A．at present

B．at once

C．at times

D．at first

7.

A．with

B．to

C．in

D．for

8.

A．away

B．together

C．angry

D．along

9.

A．thinking

B．caring

C．considering

D．supposing

10.

A．money

B．blood

C．clothes

D．time

11.

A．taught

B．given

C．taken

D．had

12.

A．remembers

B．represents

C．warns

D．reminds

13.

A．just

B．never

C．ever

D．yet

14.

A．able

B．about

C．allowed

D．available

15.

A．well

B．good

C．better

D．best