1 . A few years ago, I visited my daughter Sandra and my granddaughters, Jocelyn and Hailey.

One evening I noticed Hailey was a bit unhappy. I asked her what the _______was and she told me that she had to go to bed so _______and she wanted to stay up with me. I asked her if she felt a little _______and she said, “yes” with a pout (噘嘴).

I asked her, “Do you know what Grandpa does when he is feeling sad? I go to my _______ place.”

“Where is your happy place, Grandpa?” Jocelyn _______aloud.

“My happy place is on the inside of your hugs (拥抱),” I replied. “It’s the best place in the world. Don’t ever _______the power of a hug.”

Extra big hugs were _______that night from two of my girls.

The next morning, Sandra was under a bit of pressure to complete an assignment (任务). She lost her _______.

Jocelyn said, “Mom, are you having a _______day?” Sandra replied, “I guess I am, dear. I’m sorry.”

Jocelyn said, “Would you like to go to Grandpa’s happy place?” With that ________her mother in her arms. “Grandpa says this is his ________place.”

After some ________eyes and a heartfelt “I’m sorry,” Sandra returned to ________with a big smile on her face.

I cherish (珍爱) my time with ________and it is good knowing that what is said with ________has an influence on them.

1.

A．purpose

B．problem

C．plan

D．choice

2.

A．slowly

B．late

C．early

D．suddenly

3.

A．shy

B．tired

C．nervous

D．sad

4.

A．happy

B．secret

C．new

D．proper

5.

A．wondered

B．warned

C．answered

D．repeated

6.

A．put up with

B．go back to

C．look down on

D．get out of

7.

A．changed

B．expected

C．offered

D．refused

8.

A．power

B．patience

C．balance

D．trust

9.

A．bad

B．long

C．special

D．lonely

10.

A．helped

B．found

C．thanked

D．held

11.

A．safe

B．favorite

C．famous

D．personal

12.

A．closed

B．wide

C．bright

D．watery

13.

A．play

B．service

C．work

D．life

14.

A．friends

B．family

C．strangers

D．audience

15.

A．pride

B．humor

C．truth

D．love

2 . Simone Biles is a remarkable athlete, having won 7 Olympic medals across two Olympic Games. However, in 2020, she shocked the world when she quitted from the Tokyo Games due to some mental problems. Many praised it as a brave decision, as mental health is just as important as physical health. The athlete said she often suddenly lost the sense of direction during the Games, which meant she could no longer sense her body move in the air. It is dangerous for any athlete.

Since then, Biles has focused on her personal life, marrying the love of her life in the process. Recently, USA Gymnastics announced that Biles is ready to return to gymnastics. She is scheduled to compete at the coming US Classic in August, and fans are waiting eagerly to see her in action. Joining Biles in the upcoming competition are 12 Olympic and 16 World Championships roster members. Some notable names include Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee and 2020 Olympic floor champion Jade Carey, among others.

Before Simone Biles became a successful athlete, she and her siblings experienced a “hungry” childhood. Biles’ love for gymnastics began on a field trip. They visited a local gymnasium, where she was given a flyer (传单) to join the program. Biles was a natural, but she didn’t see her potential right away. Little did she know, but everybody else around her did. Her difficult beginnings set the stage for Biles to become one of the most successful sportswomen. Her parents gave their 100% support for her to grow up in the environment she was great at.

Biles has everything she could need to live a golden life— a supportive family, a loving boyfriend and a passion, which also happens to be her career. At 26 years old, she has her whole life ahead of her and is expected to continue dominating (统治) the gymnastics world in the coming years.

1. What did Simone Biles do during the 2020 Olympic Games?

A．She dropped out unexpectedly.

B．She won her seventh Olympic medal.

C．She hurt others due to dangerous moves.

D．She shocked the world with her great performance.

2. How do Biles’ fans feel about her return to gymnastics?

A．Worried.	B．Disappointed.
C．Excited.	D．Shocked.

3. What does the author want to convey through Biles’ story?

A．One’s birth decides his or her future.

B．Quitting doesn’t necessarily mean giving up.

C．One should never give up his or her own job.

D．A person’s success requires all kinds of preparations.

4. Where is the text probably from?

A．A guidebook.	B．A fashion magazine.
C．A book review.	D．A news report.

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。

One morning in spring four students were walking to school.

There had been a rain, and the ground was very soft. Water was dropping from the trees, and the grass was wet.

The four students walked along, one behind another, because the pathway was narrow (狭窄的) and the mud (泥) on either side of it was deep. They walked, talked and laughed.

As they were passing through some small trees, they heard a great fluttering (拍翅膀) over their heads and a weak chirping (鸣叫) in the grass by the roadside.

“Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!” came from the leafy branches above them.“Cheep! Cheep! Cheep!” came from the wet grass.

“What is the matter here? ” asked the first student, whose name was Speed. “Oh, there are two young birds. Maybe the storm has blown two of the little ones out of the nest. They are too young to fly, ” said the second student, whose name was Hardin.

“What a pity! They'll die down there in the grass,” said the third student Martin.

“Oh, well! We still need to hurry to school. We're going to be late,” said Speed. “Why should we bother? ” After Speed's words, the first three students walked on, talking and laughing as before.

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，

But the fourth student, whose name was David, stopped.

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All were surprised to find that David was not with them when the roll call (点名) was made.

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4 . Last year my daughter started feeding a homeless cat that we named Miss Alice. Since then, things have_________. First two other homeless cats that we named Garfield and Tang also showed up, wanting to be__________ . Some days later, the local __________noticed them and started flying down to enjoy any leftover cat food after those three had finished__________. Everything was going well. Now my daughter is like a Disney princess. Anytime she walks outside, the __________ gather around.

My daughter always treats them equally with care. The only one who seems ____________with this new arrangement is Miss Alice. She keeps __________the other two cats away from the food. The other day when I walked over to my daughter’ s house, Alice came up meowing(喵喵叫) asking to be___________. While I was touching her head and___________her back, Garfield and Tang also meowed for attention. But Miss Alice scared them away. She wasn’t___________to share anything about me.

The thing that Miss Alice___________understands is something that has taken me years to learn, too. It is the truth that the more love we share and___________ ,the more love we have. Some __________ people like my daughter seem to know a lot about___________. It is in sharing love that we can make__________with the world. It is in love that we support each other. May we all learn this even if poor Miss Alice never does.

1.

A．progressed

B．recovered

C．ended

D．worsened

2.

A．forgiven

B．guided

C．fed

D．reminded

3.

A．dogs

B．birds

C．kids

D．cats

4.

A．resting

B．fighting

C．playing

D．eating

5.

A．plants

B．animals

C．neighbours

D．classmates

6.

A．unhappy

B．unfamiliar

C．content

D．honest

7.

A．protecting

B．driving

C．choosing

D．escaping

8.

A．carried

B．identified

C．loved

D．looked

9.

A．petting

B．checking

C．catching

D．admiring

10.

A．careful

B．effective

C．concerned

D．willing

11.

A．hardly

B．fully

C．obviously

D．definitely

12.

A．pick out

B．break down

C．apply for

D．give away

13.

A．tough

B．passive

C．caring

D．humourous

14.

A．complaining

B．sharing

C．struggling

D．cheating

15.

A．achievements

B．arguments

C．comparisons

D．connections

5 . Olly Neal grew up in Arkansas. He didn’t care much for high school. One day during his senior year, he cut class and walked into the school library. He discovered a book written by Frank Yerby. The book was The Treasure of Pleasant Valley and it attracted Neal’s attention. But there was one problem — if Neal took the book to the check out counter (收银台), his friends would know he was reading books.

“Then my fame (名誉) would be down,” Neal said. “I wanted them to know that all I could do was fight and cuss (咒骂).” Finally, Neal decided to steal the book.

A week later, Neal had finished the book. He brought it back to the library. But when he put it back, there was another book by Yerby. He took it as well. The same thing happened again. He read four of Yerby’s books that term — checking out none of them.

But Neal’s sneaky action turned out not to have been so sneaky after all. Attending his 13-year high school get-together, Neal met the school’s librarian, Mildred Grady. She saw Neal take that book. She said, “My first thought was to call him out, and then I realized what his situation was. So I decided that if Neal was showing an interest in books, I would find another one for him and put it in the same place where the one he had taken was.”

This was not an easy matter, because Frank Yerby’s books were not especially available. But the woman’s efforts paid off: Neal went on to attend law school and later became a great judge. When Grady died, Neal told the story and he said, “I thank Mrs. Grady for helping me get into the habit of enjoying reading, so that I was able to go to law school and survive.”

1. Why did Neal steal the book instead of checking it out?

A．To prove he was a skillful thief.

B．To show the book to his friends.

C．To keep being known as a troublemaker.

D．To avoid communicating with the librarian.

2. What does the underlined word “sneaky” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Secret.

B．Dangerous.

C．Brave.

D．Illegal.

3. How did Mrs. Grady influence Neal?

A．She taught Neal how to survive.

B．She persuaded Neal to be honest.

C．She encouraged Neal to study law.

D．She helped Neal develop reading habits.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．Reading changes people’s life

B．A librarian changed a boy’s life

C．A senior student became a judge

D．Frank Yerby’s books attracted a boy

6 . 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 live in a city where jobs are difficult to get and if you want to find a well-paid job, it will be even harder. Therefore, it is not surprising for you to see many people in our city walk a long way because they can’t even afford an old used car.

It was a cold windy day. I saw one of these people who often have to walk from and to work every day, when I was driving after work. A middle-aged man wearing only a thin overcoat was walking down the road and trying to ask for a ride from the passing cars. Unluckily, there was no driver willing to stop their cars. When I saw two cars in front of me pass him by, I wanted to do the same. But the sight of that poor man remained in my mind for quite a moment. I felt as if a big hand was dragging me and forcing me not to leave. Finally I drew back and gave him a ride.

As I drove along, we had a conversation, during which he told me something about himself and his family. I learnt that the man was doing everything he could to support his family using the limited salary from several part-time jobs. As you could imagine, every coin he earned was going to be used to pay for the house and food.

It was a long drive before we got to his home. All the way, I could feel his hardship and tiredness. But as we came close to the house where he was living, I saw his tired eyes grow bright and the whole body was lit up. His lovely girl was playing in the front yard. Seeing her father was out of the car, she ran to him as quickly as possible, reaching out her two small hands. He held the girl with his two strong hands, laughing and kissing her cheeks. I was lost in that happy moment. I smiled, said goodbye to them, wished them the future happiness and then drove off.

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。

On my way home, something came into my mind.

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Half an hour later, I got home.

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7 . In our home it was natural to fear our father. Even our mother was afraid of him. As children, my sister and I thought every family was like that.       1       We discovered we could draw pictures with chalk on our wooden front door. We could have lots of fun, so we started drawing and making lots of pretty pictures all over it. We had a great time. We decided to finish our pictures, knowing Mom would love it.

    2     We did not understand why, but we knew all about anger, and we were in big trouble. Off we ran to find a place to hide. In our yard it was not hard for two small children to find safety. Together, we hid behind a tree and did not move. Soon we heard the frightened voices of Mom and our neighbours calling out to us. We were afraid of being found.     3     Those around us became more anxious, and we became more frightened. As we stayed together in the dark, we heard another voice, one we recognized with great fear: our daddy.         4     In it we heard something we had never heard before: fear and despair (绝望). Then came his prayers (祈祷). We saw our daddy with tears running down his face, promising God that he would give his life to Him if He would safely return his girls.

Things were different after that. We had a new daddy. It was like the old one was buried that day in the forest.     5    

A．The praise we expected did not come.

B．The sun set and it began to get dark.

C．Our daddy worked very hard to support the family.

D．Then came the day we found something new and fun to do.

E．Our whole family was changed with a piece of chalk.

F．But there was something different in it.

G．Our mom knew that he cared for us.

8 . 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。

December 16 was an old man's 75th birthday. His health had not been good over the past few years and it was hard for him to run his family business. So he had to decide which one of his sons would take his place.

As they gathered to celebrate their father's birthday, he announced his retirement.“Dad,I can't imagine a day without you as the head of the business,"one said.

There was a silence. Surely the question playing on their minds was “Who would take his place?"The old man turned and walked toward the corner of the room where there were three empty boxes.“Come and take one box each. They are of equal size. On the first day of the New Year when we return here to celebrate, I want you to bring your box filled with what you believe to be the most valuable of this business, then I'll decide who will be chairman,” the old man said.

During the next fifteen days,the families and workers could feel a strong competitive spirit between the three boys.

One carried the box nearly everywhere he went.Another ran department to department asking for records. The third man simply left the box empty at his desk.

On January 1,the family gathered to celebrate. Right after dinner, the old man said,“Well, please share with men what you have placed in your box.” The first son pulled the business ledger(分类账本）from his box. Saying nothing, the old man asked for the second son to share. The son showed him to the safe,where he could see a box full of jewels.

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。
Disappointed,he said to the third son,“What valuables do you have to share?”
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Sitting on his chair, the old man waited for his third son's explanation.
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9 . For the last few years, Elijah Cossio, a Houston teen, has been assisting his mother Tina Hernandez with her hospital bills by holding a daily bake sale after school. The 14-year-old_______wakes up at 5 a.m. and bakes desserts each day before school. Once the classes have ended, he _______ his homemade goods to classmates, parents and community members.

Hernandez, a mother of three who nearly _______ an infection (感染) in 2017, was proud of her son. “It feels   _______ because I brought him up that way.” she said.

However, Elijah’s baking hobby wasn’t something he ever _______ to be doing in order to support his mother and siblings (兄弟姐妹). “My mom has always taught me to work for what I want because nothing is_______ to me for free.”

The teen’s world was _______upside down when his mother became ill. After she_______, Hernandez said she had to “relearn everything”, which included _______ tasks, like using the restroom. Elijah knew he had to help support her because of her ________.

At that point, Elijah was already selling baked goods on the weekends to earn some ________cash. As his skills have already been________, he decided to increase his ________by selling homemade desserts every day after school.

“There’s more to ________than just sitting and playing games,” he explained. “I was________to go and get what I want, so I went and got it.”

1.

A．immediately

B．regularly

C．only

D．finally

2.

A．gives

B．presents

C．provides

D．sells

3.

A．broke out

B．died from

C．suffered from

D．passed down

4.

A．wonderful

B．powerful

C．skillful

D．painful

5.

A．seemed

B．preferred

C．expected

D．considered

6.

A．handed

B．bought

C．awarded

D．returned

7.

A．ignored

B．disturbed

C．changed

D．turned

8.

A．tried

B．improved

C．agreed

D．recovered

9.

A．casual

B．difficult

C．simple

D．former

10.

A．disability

B．condition

C．location

D．experience

11.

A．extra

B．useful

C．enough

D．large

12.

A．mastered

B．attempted

C．influenced

D．taught

13.

A．pressure

B．confidence

C．income

D．benefit

14.

A．study

B．health

C．life

D．money

15.

A．picked

B．controlled

C．attracted

D．raised

10 . The Munfords were moving into a house they bought. They wanted to see if all the furniture was in good condition before they used it. James Munford was_________ the built-in drawers in the closet last month, when he found two cases holding 46 gold Liberty $5 coins and 18 Morgan silver dollars that were made in the 1800s. They looked really old, like they were really worth a lot of _________.

James and his wife, Clarrisa, who are both retired thought the coins are _________a family heirloom (传家宝), so they went ahead and made sure the owner _________them back. James texted pictures of the _________to the home’s former owner and made plans to _________them.

“We really didn’t know anything about the _________of the coins. We really didn’t _________, to be honest with you. We knew they were not ours,” said Clarrisa Munford, who runs a restaurant business.

The home’s _________owner, who asked not to be __________, estimated (估算) that the coins were worth about $25,000. He said he’d put the containers in the back of his sock drawer a few months ago for safe keeping and didn’t see it in his__________ to get packed up and moved out of the house. The rest of his coin collection was in his safe. He didn’t realize the coins were __________until the Munfords contacted him. He added that he would never have known if they had __________to sell the coins and keep the money for themselves.

The Munfords are still unpacking and their furniture just arrived last week, so they haven’t had a __________to see if there are any other __________.

1.

A．trying

B．repairing

C．removing

D．checking

2.

A．trouble

B．money

C．effort

D．time

3.

A．specially

B．actually

C．probably

D．exactly

4.

A．got

B．put

C．gave

D．held

5.

A．closets

B．drawers

C．cases

D．coins

6.

A．return

B．collect

C．sell

D．examine

7.

A．number

B．origin

C．value

D．use

8.

A．believe

B．care

C．understand

D．agree

9.

A．generous

B．real

C．kind

D．former

10.

A．named

B．paid

C．rewarded

D．praised

11.

A．attempt

B．hope

C．hurry

D．demand

12.

A．missing

B．old

C．dangerous

D．secure

13.

A．struggled

B．decided

C．helped

D．promised

14.

A．place

B．means

C．chance

D．desire

15.

A．choices

B．problems

C．suggestions

D．surprises