3 . 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。

Mr. Maude was thinking about what to buy for his wife as a gift for their 10th wedding anniversary(周年纪念日). One day, he happened to notice Mrs. Maude talking to a friend, showing interest in her ruby ring and he realized he would be able to make Mrs. Maude happy if he bought one for her. Mr. Maude couldn’t understand why ladies had so much passion for expensive stones of all colors, but he would be willing to do anything for his wife for such a great occasion.

As SM is a famous jewelry brand(珠宝品牌), Mr. Maude decided to buy the ruby ring from their online store. He found the store and contacted them. A lady at the customer service recommended one that she promised no lady could refuse. It was worth $12,000. Of course, it would cost Mr. Maude an arm and a leg, but he thought Mrs. Maude deserved it. Without much hesitation, Mr. Maude bought what the service lady recommended, expecting to give his wife a big surprise. What he didn’t expect was that what he finally received from SM was more than a surprise

Days after Mr. Maude placed the order online, he received a parcel from SM when his wife was taking care of the garden. Thinking that he needed to take a look at the real thing before he gave it to his wife, he took the parcel to the bedroom and opened it. Inside the package, there was some wrapping bubble plastic sheets. When Mr.Maude emptied the package, to his surprise, he found not one but two ring boxes. Inside each box, there was a ruby ring. The two rings are only slightly different from each other. “This is obviously not supposed to be a buy-one-get-one-for-free offer. Ruby rings are just too expensive for that. Most probably, this is a mistake of some kind,” Mr. Maude said to himself.

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So, Mr. Maude decided to discuss this matter with his wife.

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The day before the couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary, an unexpected parcel arrived from SM.

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4 . 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。

Tibetan New Year, the most important festival in Tibet,     1     (typical) falls in February or March. This festive season is a time of renewal and optimism,     2     (mark) the start of the Tibetan lunar calendar. The celebrations include a wide range of customs that reflect the unique culture     3     reveal the identity of the Tibetan people.

Before the     4     (arrive) of the New Year, Tibetans engage in thorough cleaning of their homes and surroundings. This practice is to get rid of the negativity     5     might have gathered in the previous year.

During the celebrations, Tibetans fully enjoy delicious     6     (feast) with their family and friends. Traditional dishes such as momos, a type of steamed dumpling, and Tibetan butter tea,     7     (make) from yak butter and tea leaves, are served. Also, sweet treats like Tibetan butter cookies and dried fruit     8     (enjoy). Villagers dance around bonfires, singing and playing traditional instruments.

The celebrations generally end up     9     the Chunga Choepa ceremony. People gather in public spaces while offering food and drinks to the gods. This is followed by the ceremony of throwing Tsampa, a roasted barley flour, into the air as     10     symbol of letting go of the past year and embracing new beginnings.

5 . 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。

Weeks before Thanksgiving arrived, my anxiety about it increased. My husband and I recently made a cross­country move with our young child Jill. Our neighbor was an old couple, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Smith, who were kind and friendly.

Our new home was in a mess. “We should start thinking about plans for Thanksgiving,” I suggested. “Don’t worry about it,” my husband said. “Heat up some hot dogs, maybe some cheese, and the kid will be happy.” That sounded great. I was in a relief!   

In the past holidays, I had never been responsible for cooking a full Thanksgiving dinner. My job was always to bring drinks or a side dish to a large gathering (items that had the highest success rate) and help clean up after the meal.

But one day my son Jill happily showed newly­created turkey crafts. “Let’s go on a walk and try to find a rock that looks like turkey!” Jill shouted to me. “Take me on a walk, Mommy!” The excitement was building, and I had a feeling that hot dogs were not going to be enough for my child on Thanksgiving.

“I’m going to try and prepare Thanksgiving food, Leonard,” I said to my husband late one night. He eyed me curiously. “You sure?” Then he said. “Okay, then, if you think you can do it.” I said. “I’ve got two days to prepare. The grocery store is open twenty­four hours. I’m going to the store!”

Unfortunately, only a huge turkey remained, so I had no choice but to buy a thirty­pound turkey. Early Thanksgiving morning, I dragged(拖拽) the bagged turkey home. When my family saw it, they got a big surprise at its size. Seeing the surprise on their faces, I realized there was no way we could finish the turkey. It’s too big for my family. “There was only one turkey left in the store.” I explained. “But how could we finish the turkey?” I asked my husband and Jill.

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Jill said we could invite our neighbor, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, to share with us.

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Soon, Mr. and Mrs. Smith came to my house with a big smile on their faces.

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6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do people often do to celebrate their 21st birthday in Las Vegas?

A．Save money.

B．Drink legally.

C．Enjoy nice food.

2. Why did Janice ask Austin what day that day was?

A．To remind him of the workday.

B．To remind him of the exact date.

C．To remind him of her birthday.

3. Who called Janice outside the door?

A．Austin.

B．Liza.

C．Kate.

4. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．A lovely pet.

B．A disappointing party.

C．A wonderful surprise.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When can people enjoy the art exhibition?

A．On Monday.

B．On Tuesday.

C．On Thursday.

2. How does this year’s ballet performance differ from that of last year?

A．Admission is free.

B．It will be at the theater.

C．There will be two performances.

3. Where will the mask party be held?

A．In the piazza.

B．In the concert hall.

C．In the theater.

4. How much is a family ticket for The Little Prince?

A．$8.

B．$10.

C．$15.

8 . Themysteriousworld is where you can explore unknown and most interesting facts about living planet, universe and lifestyle of people. We tried our best to cover all possible information about a particular subject within the posts on our site online. Here are some top unmissable festivals in the world.

Rio Carnival, Brazil

It is a five-day festival which takes place forty days before Easter. Rio de Janeiro has earned its title as the Carnival capital of the world with its famous samba dancing, colorful eye-catching costumes and live music.

Holi Festival, India

Holi is a Hindu spring festival, also known as the “festival of colors”. It is a sign of the victory of good over evil, the end of winter, and the arrival of spring. Starting with a nighttime bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, Holi is celebrated the next day by people throwing colored powder and water at each other.

St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland

Held on March 17 every year, it is a celebration to mark the death of Ireland’s patron saint (守护神) Saint Patrick. Since 1996, an entire festival of parades, fireworks as well as food and drinks has surrounded the celebration. Enjoy traditional song and dance, watch musical street theater shows and get decorated in all green as you celebrate Irish heritage and culture.

Burning Man Festival, United States

As a week-long event at the end of August in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, it attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the world each year. Tickets to Burning Man are not cheap. But once you’re there, you will surely have an unforgettable experience. The main event is burning a giant wooden statue on Saturday night, followed by a big dance party that lasts all night long.

1. Which festival lasts the longest in celebration?

A．Rio Carnival.	B．Holi Festival.
C．St. Patrick’s Day.	D．Burning Man Festival.

2. What do the festivals have in common?

A．There is no need to buy tickets.

B．People are all dressed in traditional clothes.

C．Dance is a generally accepted way to celebrate.

D．They center on specific traditions of a religion.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A guidebook.	B．A newspaper.
C．A website.	D．A travel brochure.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Susan want to live in a small town?

A．For an easy job.

B．For its quiet environment.

C．For its low housing price.

2. What is Christopher doing now?

A．To purchase a house.

B．To land a job.

C．To employ a person.