3 . 假定你是李华，你观赏了今年重庆除夕夜的烟火表演(firework display)。请给你英国的网友Jim写一封信，分享这次烟花秀。信的内容必须包括：
1.你的感受；
2.希望烟火秀能每年办下去及你的理由。
注意：
1.词数80 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,

Li Hua

5 . Agnes Lloyd’s 70th birthday came, but the day went normally. Her husband _______ many years ago. She had not heard from her children for a long time, which was _______.

The last bell of the day rang. She picked up her _______ and walked towards her car planning to buy herself a chocolate dessert although her doctors don’t _______ it for her age. But who cares? It was her birthday, and she _______ it.

The thought made her smile as she _______ her car when a sudden “MRS. LLOYD!” _______ her. Agnes dropped her purse onto the ground. She looked around and was _______ by what she saw.

Her students were standing there carrying birthday signs. She hadn’t _______ they had prepared such a surprise for her. Her student Christian came over, picking up her purse, and ________ her to the rest as they all started singing Happy Birthday.

As the song continued, tears ________ in her eyes. As they finished the song, small pieces of coloured paper began flying all over the place ________. But that wasn’t the best part.

Some of the students parted and her three children stepped out holding a birthday cake with two ________ that formed the number 70. “Happy birthday. Mom!” They exclaimed together, and that’s when Agnes lost her ________ for the first time.

Don’t forget your parents, ________ your life gets busy. We need to act and remind them that they are loved.

1.

A．showed up

B．set out

C．fell ill

D．passed away

2.

A．worrying

B．depressing

C．surprising

D．puzzling

3.

A．purse

B．book

C．chair

D．food

4.

A．recognize

B．admire

C．demand

D．recommend

5.

A．promised

B．ignored

C．deserved

D．permitted

6.

A．approached

B．discovered

C．started

D．touched

7.

A．moved

B．frightened

C．delighted

D．satisfied

8.

A．disturbed

B．inspired

C．amused

D．shocked

9.

A．mentioned

B．realized

C．doubted

D．admitted

10.

A．followed

B．invited

C．guided

D．introduced

11.

A．gathered

B．dried

C．disappeared

D．remained

12.

A．gradually

B．frequently

C．secretly

D．suddenly

13.

A．presents

B．flowers

C．candles

D．cards

14.

A．strength

B．enthusiasm

C．calmness

D．interest

15.

A．as if

B．even if

C．so that

D．now that

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the party held for?

A．Maria’s birthday.

B．Maria’s promotion.

C．Maria’s retirement.

2. Where was the party originally scheduled to take place?

A．In the office.

B．In the garden.

C．In the conference room.

7 . 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。

The Spring Festival is the most important of the traditional Chinese festivals. It is often     1     (call) “Lunar New Year”, because — as part of the lunisolar (阴阳的) Chinese calendar — the date is partially determined based on lunar phase (月亮或行星的相位). The festival traditionally     2     (begin) on the first day of the first month in the Chinese calendar and ends with the Lantern Festival     3     is on the 15th day. Chinese New Year’s Eve, a day when Chinese families gather for their annual reunion dinner, is known as Chú Xī. It literally means “Year-pass Eve”.

According to    4     (tale) and legends, the beginning of Chinese New Year started with the fight against     5     mythical (神话的) beast called Nian (年兽). Nian would come on the first day of New Year to devour livestock (牲畜), crops, and even villagers,     6     (especial) children. To protect     7    , the villagers would put food in front of their doors at the beginning of every year. It was believed that after the Nian     8     (eat) the food they prepared, it wouldn’t attack people any more. One time, people saw that the Nian was scared away by a little child wearing red. The villagers then understood that the Nian was afraid     9    the colour red. Hence, every time when the New Year was about to come, the villagers would hang red lanterns and red spring scrolls on windows and doors. People also used fireworks     10     (frighten) away the Nian. From then on, Nian never came to the village again.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Housemates.

B．Colleagues.

C．Classmates.

2. When will the party begin?

A．About 10:00 p.m.

B．About 8:00 p.m.

C．About 6:00 p.m.

3. What does the man advise Amy to bring?

A．iPod.

B．Beer.

C．Juice.

9 . 假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Ann在北京冬奥会期间提供志愿者服务，并被评为优秀志愿者。请你给他写封电子邮件，表示祝贺，内容包括：
1. 表示祝贺；
2. 告知庆祝派对安排的相关事宜；
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Ann,
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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua