1 . 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。

My father and I disagreed about my curfew (晚间在家的时间). He would say I had to be in by 9:30 on weekdays, and 11:00 on weekends, and there was no exception. One day, I took courage to first show my opinion on my curfew. I told him it made me feel like a junior high school kid. He explained that though a curfew might sound like a restriction, it was really about people looking out for one another.

The very next Friday after that exchange, my dad and I had tickets to see our own town's professional football game. On that day he was driving his car to a nearby city to meet some major clients and told me that his getting home and our leaving for the game would be tight.

To make sure we could move off the moment he came back, I got everything prepared. When half an hour had passed from the time when he said he would be home, I understood that he was a little late. But then, nearly a whole hour passed. I was getting upset. We were going to miss the kick-off! And why hadn’t he phoned me and let me know he was going to be really late? As I anxiously stepped the floor, another half hour passed. That was when I got really angry. How inconsiderate my father was! We were going to miss the whole game! However, when another half an hour passed, my anger turned to fear. What if something terrible had happened to my dad, like he had a sudden heart attack or was caught in an accident, or something else? I began to get really worried, feeling like sitting on pins and needles. I had already called his cell phone about ten times, but there was no answer.

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。

I was beside myself with extreme anxieties, assuming the worst had happened.

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The heavy stone in my heart finally fell to the ground.

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2 . When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied （欺凌）at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.

But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy 1 shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received, I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.

Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.

After surviving the terrible experiences at school and at home, 1 made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.

Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.

1. What was the author's life like when he was 12?

A．Boring.

B．Peaceful.

C．Joyful.

D．Unhappy.

2. What benefit did the author get from the volunteer work?

A．It helped him find the goal of life.

B．It made him energetic in his life.

C．It helped to shape his dream career.

D．It helped him understand others' lives better.

3. The reason why the author chose writing as his job is that ________.

A．he was inspired by his teacher.

B．he found he had a talent for writing.

C．he could pass positive energy to readers.

D．he wanted to share his teenage experiences.

4. What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?

A．Say 'no' to bullies bravely.

B．Make positive changes in our lives.

C．Treat others with kindness in daily life.

D．Learn to care more about others' feelings.

4 . 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 was 11 years old when I asked my mom for a piano and piano lessons. Even I myself didn’t know how to stop the fever growing from my whole heart and soul. What interested me most was the fantastic feeling of standing in the spotlight and being admired by tens of thousands of music fans.

But we were affected by the economic decline. In fact, we could barely make ends meet at that time and even couldn’t afford to buy our favorite cheese cakes . So she said a polite “no”.

That didn’t stop me. I Googled the measurements for a keyboard, drew the keys on a piece of paper and stuck it on my desk. I would click notes (音符) on an online keyboard and “play” them back on my paper one—keeping the sound they made on the computer in my head. I spent six months playing without touching a real piano. I was occupied by the thought of playing a real piano. The desire was so strong that I could hardly control my passion.

Once my mom saw that I was serious, she borrowed money and bought me 10 lessons. I still remember the first one. I was struck by how real the sound of the piano was. The sound was so pure and inviting that nobody could drag me away from the magic musical instrument. I held it dear. My mother stood in front of it, listening attentively to my playing with tears in her eyes. I sat my grade one after eight lessons. Once I started secondary school, we couldn’t afford lessons again. I passed grade three, then grade five, practicing only on my piece of paper.

My school didn’t offer music A-level. I found the Purcell School for young musicians. The tryouts were difficult. Some of the questions involved an evaluation of the composer or when some piece was written. I felt depressed. Would I step back? I said to myself a polite “no”.

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。
Paragraph 1:

One evening, my mom said she had a surprise for me.

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Two years later, I left Purcell School.

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5 . When I decided to leave my home country to pursue a degree in Canada, I hadn’t expected that communication would be an issue.    1    I took English lessons in my teens and scored well on English tests.

But soon after my arrival in Canada, I realized how wrong I was. In research discussions, surrounded by native English speakers, I had to be careful. I needed to consciously follow each conversation and translate it to my native language.    2    Finally, I tried to find the right English words to communicate that response. Constantly thinking about what I would say next, I had a hard time remaining focused in conversations.

But when I again failed to say exactly what I meant in a meeting a few months later, a simple idea occurred to me.     3    Communicating with my colleagues by e-mail, I had more time to think and comfortably express my thoughts. Over time, this practice helped improve my English significantly.

    4    I decided to remind them that English is not my first language. I asked them to speak more slowly to help me follow the discussions. It was a little awkward to draw attention to what might be seen as a weakness. And at first, the other members of the research team seemed slightly surprised. But the dynamics quickly improved. They seemed to become more aware of how they were speaking, and I felt more comfortable joining in the conversation.    5    

A．Plus, I learned to be open with my colleagues.

B．Why not contribute to the discussion in writing?

C．I had thought I could express myself in English easily.

D．Gradually I grew uncomfortable with oral communication.

E．Then, I had to reflect carefully on it and think of a response.

F．With efforts on both sides, we could overcome language barriers.

G．How can one deny the significance of effective communication?

6 . A mother and a daughter living in my community are two of the most unfriendly people I have ever come across in my life. They are totally_______, mixing with nobody. As they drive past neighbors they keep their eyes looking away and make no sign of______. The only fame they have is making a nuisance of themselves to the local police station by______music played too loud, dogs barking more than once a day and any other petty little_____.

On moving into this neighborhood, I was ______ of these two but decided I would make up my own mind. This proved quite a _____to me as more than once either the mother or the daughter would knock on my door and blast me with some _____or other. I ______ answered politely and made sure I ______ as they went past my place and also made the effort now and then to make a kind _______ about their garden or pets.

Time passed and in October, as part of the Kindness Rock Give, Maureen and I decided to place a kindness rock in their garden. Their ______ remained unchanged, however, and I continued to be as friendly as possible. During the Easter Give, we decided once again to ______ these two unhappy ladies to our list and______ a packet of cookies on their gate. Imagine my ______when two days later they ______ at my gate and jokingly said they were ______ hanging their Christmas stocking on their gate, and they brought me a bunch of flowers!

So, my fellow gifters, do not _______ on your random gifts of kindness. You may never know just what this ________to others, nor how many broken or ________ hearted people you may just change________ a simple act of kindness.

1.

A．equipped

B．separated

C．depressed

D．protected

2.

A．excitement

B．intelligence

C．acquaintance

D．entertainment

3.

A．rejecting

B．discussing

C．requesting

D．reporting

4.

A．affairs

B．events

C．accidents

D．elements

5.

A．convinced

B．required

C．warned

D．accused

6.

A．matter

B．challenge

C．project

D．task

7.

A．complaints

B．quarrels

C．opinions

D．explanations

8.

A．sometimes

B．seldom

C．never

D．always

9.

A．cried

B．waved

C．stared

D．noticed

10.

A．remark

B．difference

C．account

D．gesture

11.

A．anger

B．smile

C．attitude

D．decision

12.

A．drove

B．add

C．recommend

D．reduce

13.

A．fixed

B．threw

C．took

D．left

14.

A．doubt

B．interest

C．anxiety

D．surprise

15.

A．wandered

B．whispered

C．stopped

D．shouted

16.

A．approaching

B．considering

C．advising

D．imagining

17.

A．give up

B．take in

C．take up

D．give in

18.

A．contributes

B．refers

C．means

D．relates

19.

A．warm

B．kind

C．light

D．hard

20.

A．with

B．on

C．in

D．over

7 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

My school held an excited sports meet recently. During the event, enjoyment sweep over us all. In the relay race, while the starter gun fired, athletes ran fast to pass other competitor. It kept the rest of us on the edge of our seats.“Hold on! You can make that!” students yelled. In the distance running competition, all people cheered and clapped with runners who passed by. At the same time, a volunteer team of over 400 students were divided into several groups to help teachers and athletes. Taking a part in a sports meet is a good way to raise your enthusiasm for learn. Sports can help you forget all that make you unhappy and face school and life more positive.

8 . We lived in a very quiet neighborhood. One evening I heard a loud crash in the street. Earlier that evening my wife had asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. It seemed that this would be a good time to let my teenage daughter Holly practice her driving, so I sent her to the store in my truck. At dinner my son talked about how much he liked my truck. I enjoyed having it, but I said: “Guy, my heart is not set on that truck. I like it but it is just metal and won' t last forever. Never set your heart on anything that won't last.” After hearing the loud noise, the whole family ran outside. My son shouted: “Dad! Dad, Holly crashed your truck.”

The accident had happened in my own driveway. Holly had crashed my truck into our other vehicle. In her inexperience, she had confused the brakes and the gas pedal . Holly was unhurt physically but when we reached her, she was crying and saying: “Oh, Dad, I'm sorry. I know how much you love this truck.” I held her in my arms as she cried.

Later that week a friend stopped by and asked what had happened to my truck. I told her the whole story. Her eyes moistened and she said : “That happened to me when I was a girl. I borrowed my dad' s car and ran into a tree that had fallen across the road. I ruined the car. When I got home, my Dad knocked me to the ground and began to kick me.” Over 40 years later, she still felt the pain of the night.

I remember how sad Holly was on the night she crashed our truck, and how I comforted her. One day, when Holly thinks back on her life, I want her to know that I love her a thousand times more than any piece of property.

1. What do we know about Holly?

A．She crashed her car.	B．She was badly injured.
C．She ran into a fallen tree in the truck.	D．She mistook the gas pedal for the brakes.

2. What happened to the author's friend after she had the crash?

A．Her father comforted her.	B．She lost the courage to drive.
C．Her father was violent toward her.	D．She suffered physical pain for a long time.

3. What does the underlined word “property" in the last paragraph probably mean ?

A．Advice.

B．Experience.

C．Possession.

D．Relationship.

4. Which is the best title of the text?

A．What Really Matters	B．How to Educate Children
C．Who Really Cares	D．How to Be a Father

9 . On the first day of fourth grade, my teacher, Mrs. Brown, told my class a story about her husband Rob, who is a brain cancer survivor. After what Mrs. Brown experienced with Robs’ illness, she decided to devote part of her life to an organization called Be head Strong, which works to support families with a member suffering from brain cancer.

Along with typical math and science, throughout the year, Mrs. Brown shared stories with us about people in Be Head Strong who had overcome some tough and unfair battles. Mrs. Brown never showed any sadness or confusion toward the disease. She instead spoke only with words of determination to find a cure. Whether news from Be Head Strong was good or bad, she always looked at the situation as an opportunity to improve and do more.

My parents taught me from a very young age that making wise choices with my money is important. I would always set aside most of my $ 2.50-a-week allowance. By the end of the school year, I had saved over one hundred dollars, $ 131.30 to be exact. One day was wondering what to do with it. I did not feel like any game or toy was worth the time I had spent saving. I thought about the stories Mrs. Brown told us, then I decided that was where I wanted my money to go.

As the last day of school approached, my mom helped me wrap the heart-shaped box full of dollars and coins. After all the other kids had left on the last day of school, I handed Mrs. Brown the present. As she opened it, I told her that I wanted the money to go to Be Head Strong to help people like Rob. She broke into tears and hugged me tightly.

People may not always realize how big of an influence one kind gesture can make. One teacher encouraged a decision in my life that has changed the way how I live.

1. What do we know about Mrs. Brown from paragraph 1?

A．She had just survived a brain cancer.

B．She lost her husband to a brain cancer.

C．She founded a non-profit organization for brain cancer.

D．She was devoted to helping people with brain cancer.

2. Which of the following can best describe Mrs. Brown?

A．Outgoing and organized.	B．Positive and delightful.
C．Enthusiastic and patient.	D．Kind-hearted and strong-willed.

3. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

A．The author thought the money was worth something more meaningful.

B．The author’s parents were strict with him in buying games and toys.

C．The author was old enough to get rid of games and toys.

D．The author had no time to pick his favorite games and toys.

4. Which can be the best title for the text?

A．A Teacher—a Role model.	B．A Teacher—A Life-long Learner.
C．An Unforgettable Science lesson.	D．A Special Teacher and Her Life Story.

10 . Life is full of surprises. Happily this was the________for 18-year-olds Odin Frost and Jordan Granberry. The two boys from Texas were both given low chances of______at birth due to brain damage, but they went beyond doctors highest______to become high school graduates.

Their story was actually sweet, as their strong ______came about after meeting at a school for children with________needs at age 3. Sitting together, the two boys became_____ ,even though they couldn’t speak, Odin's dad Tim said,

Tim also shared that when Odin came out, he was ______ breathing. It was a really hard labor( 分娩).The doctors gave their son a high chance of death. Jordan had a _______story at birth:Unable to breathe due to lack of oxygen, he_____brain damage. His mom Donna shared how doctors believed he’d not_______ it beyond his seventh birthday.

_____both boys went from strength to strength. At school, although both were non-verbal（非用言语的）music was a way for them to ______with each other." When my son started walking and Jordan didn't, they still had a connection. My son would try to________and push Jordan's wheelchair. "Tim said.

____,after 15 years of fighting against the difficulties, the two best friends got to graduate and walked on the stage.______by his dad, and wearing matching shirts, Odin went to have his hard work_____. Although he couldn't express verbally how he was feeling, Tim said he could feel his______as he held his hand. Then Jordan also appeared on the stage. After the______the boys sat together for a group photo.

Their______is a testimony（见证） to the encouragement and devotion of the boy’s families.It also______that where there's life, there’s always hope.

1.

A．discovery

B．chance

C．result

D．case

2.

A．productivity

B．recovery

C．survival

D．success

3.

A．expectation

B．demand

C．level

D．standard

4.

A．interest

B．relationship

C．position

D．ability

5.

A．social

B．immediate

C．basic

D．special

6.

A．insensitive

B．independent

C．inseparable

D．intelligent

7.

A．barely

B．deeply

C．softly

D．quickly

8.

A．strange

B．similar

C．familiar

D．particular

9.

A．treated

B．avoided

C．defeated

D．experienced

10.

A．get

B．take

C．make

D．keep

11.

A．However

B．Besides

C．Therefore

D．Otherwise

12.

A．compare

B．call

C．deal

D．reason

13.

A．pick up

B．give up

C．catch up

D．stand up

14.

A．Generally

B．Temporarily

C．Eventually

D．Normally

15.

A．Accompanied

B．Influenced

C．Noticed

D．Informed

16.

A．finished

B．acknowledged

C．reminded

D．expanded

17.

A．confusion

B．embarrassment

C．excitement

D．enthusiasm

18.

A．ceremony

B．discussion

C．performance

D．presentation

19.

A．decision

B．achievement

C．contribution

D．promise

20.

A．ensures

B．seems

C．happens

D．proves