1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头请续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

When Emily was 16, she had a dream of becoming a professional singer, a dream that was as bright as the stars in the night sky. Emily’s parents, though supportive, often reminded her of the importance of her studies. This made Emily feel torn (为难) between her passion and her responsibilities

Each day, Emily trained herself for hours. She would sing in the mirror, imagining every audience was fully attracted by her singing. The sound of her voice filled the empty room, giving Emily a sense of purpose and fulfillment (成就感).

When she learned about the local singing competition, Emily felt a spark of excitement in her heart. She chose a song that reflected her emotional journey and practised it over and over again. The lyrics spoke to her heart, allowing her to relive (回味) moments of joy, heartbreak and growth.

Finally came the day of the competition. With butterflies in her stomach, Emily could feel her heart pounding in her chest as she walked onto the stage. As the music began, Emily closed her eyes and let her voice flow out. She could hear the audience gasp (倒吸气) as she hit the high notes, and she felt a sense of connection with them that she had never experienced before.

注意：1. 续写词数应为80词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答；
3. 写作提示：第一段可写出 Emily比赛时的表现；第二段可写出 Emily 获奖后的表现和感悟。

As she sang, Emily’s emotions poured out.

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When the judges announced Emily as the winner, she felt a wave of joy washing over her.

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2 . 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。

Anything Is Possible

When I was a little kid, I would always come in last when my friends and I ran races. I was never fast at running. I also had a hard time playing basketball because I couldn’t jump well. It’s hard to jump when your ankles don’t move. So, I was always picked last to be on a team. I used to get so frustrated and would be really upset about my prosthetic legs(假腿). But I made up for it all when I got my first pair of skating shoes.

I was born with a condition that caused me to have to be fitted with fake legs and feet. I got my first ones when I was eight months old. But for those of you who think that a person with no I was on skates, I felt like I was able to move just as fast as the other kids. So, I kept practicing —and I learned how to get up. Soon, I got better and faster. Then, when my friends were running races, I would put on a pair of skating shoes and skate the race with them. Win or lose, I was able to keep up.

Since skating had become my favorite thing to do, I signed up for the local roller hockey (曲棍球) team and then the ice hockey team. I began playing hockey year round.

When I first joined, I thought I would just skate up to the net and take a shot. But I soon found out it wasn’t so easy. I didn’t score one single goal that whole season. So, I trained hard in the off-season and the next year I signed up again and got through with the tryout(选拔赛).

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。

Unexpectedly, I was put into an older age group.

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Now, at thirteen years old, I have played in three all-star hockey games.

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3 . Candace Nicoleau is no stranger to overcoming struggle. When she was diagnosed with cancer, she saw it as a barrier to _________.

In 2017, Nicoleau was six months pregnant (怀孕) when she felt _________. So she went for a(n) _________, where doctors discovered a tumor(肿瘤). “She needed surgery immediately because the cancer _________ too far. After the surgery, her follow-up treatment was complicated, for she had the second child _________. “During that time, she was still working toward a master’s degree in _________,” her husband, Marc said.

A few months later, her baby was born. But doctors gave a(n) _________ of 9 months for her to live. “I’ve always been _________, ‘If I’m going to die, I’m going to do everything I want to do,” Nicoleau said. The realization of her death gave her a sense of _________ and purpose, and Nicoleau __________ to finish school and open her own practice as soon as possible. “Her __________ are so high, and it’s almost a blessing that we can __________ forget that she has cancer,” Marc said.

In 2019, Nicoleau earned her master’s degree in nursing and she also developed the idea for a(n) __________. Through her efforts, Nicoleau became the owner of Be Totally Well, a health center in East Meadow.

Her faith and her family’s support have helped her make it to __________ the tough times. “I wanted to set a(n) __________ for my kids, so one day they can say, ‘Mommy did everything __________,’ and __________ them to do better for themselves,” Nicoleau said.

Nicoleau, a woman who realizes her dreams despite __________ diagnosis, is an inspiring reminder of the __________everyday women make as mothers, business __________ and much more.

1.

A．avoid

B．cross

C．reach

D．build

2.

A．helpless

B．relieved

C．anxious

D．sick

3.

A．exam

B．visit

C．operation

D．reservation

4.

A．restored

B．improved

C．recovered

D．progressed

5.

A．within reach

B．out of place

C．on the way

D．beyond doubt

6.

A．nursing

B．medicine

C．psychology

D．economics

7.

A．diagnosis

B．glimpse

C．suggestion

D．introduction

8.

A．fearful

B．modest

C．positive

D．cautious

9.

A．guilt

B．urgency

C．loss

D．responsibility

10.

A．managed

B．applied

C．pretended

D．decided

11.

A．grades

B．voices

C．spirits

D．salaries

12.

A．evidently

B．occasionally

C．purposely

D．carelessly

13.

A．cure

B．business

C．apartment

D．charity

14.

A．forget about

B．set aside

C．get through

D．reflect on

15.

A．word

B．promise

C．note

D．example

16.

A．heartily

B．mercifully

C．casually

D．gratefully

17.

A．persuade

B．motivate

C．advise

D．allow

18.

A．depressing

B．accurate

C．wrong

D．timely

19.

A．profits

B．appointments

C．contributions

D．comments

20.

A．customers

B．losers

C．partners

D．owners

4 . I’m not a climate scientist. I don’t know much about ________. I just really like them. Whenever I’m outside or near a window, my eyes are drawn to their ever-changing shapes. I love the ________ forms they take. There were times I sat on a beach and found myself unable to ________whether I was looking at the water, sand or clouds.

I’ve been ________ to clouds since I was a child. I loved to ________ them as animals in the sky. I loved getting lost in ________, starring at them out the windows during a(n) ________ class at school or on a long road trip.

There were moments when I realized how much clouds ________ my experience of the world. A sky of bright white clouds would make me feel joyful and ________ while a sky covered with ________ clouds can make the same things appear ________.

Watching clouds is a solitary (独处的) activity for me, even when I’m ________ by people. If you have a drink or a meal with me in an outdoor café, my eyes will ________ turn to the sky. I might frequently point out an interesting shape. Mostly, I just ________ enjoy them. Like a piece of art, a vase of flowers, or a passer-by in an amazing dress, clouds are one of those ________ things to be noticed and ________ when I’m alone.

Clouds can also ________ me away from the dull parts of life, and away from day-to-day stresses and ________. They get me out of my head and into a(n) ________ land where I can imagine the constraints (束缚) will not be ________ to everyday life.

1.

A．rainfalls

B．droughts

C．thunders

D．clouds

2.

A．identical

B．distinct

C．apparent

D．ridiculous

3.

A．figure out

B．take in

C．keep up

D．adjust to

4.

A．moved

B．trained

C．attached

D．accustomed

5.

A．elect

B．picture

C．raise

D．substitute

6.

A．relaxations

B．preparations

C．daydreams

D．performances

7.

A．shot

B．important

C．amusing

D．dull

8.

A．colored

B．improved

C．destroyed

D．indicated

9.

A．annoyed

B．energetic

C．thoughtful

D．sorrowful

10.

A．orange

B．light

C．dark

D．rosy

11.

A．bright

B．numb

C．appealing

D．depressive

12.

A．interrupted

B．surrounded

C．welcomed

D．contradicted

13.

A．rarely

B．secretly

C．constantly

D．uncomfortably

14.

A．privately

B．thankfully

C．occasionally

D．unwillingly

15.

A．delicious

B．abstract

C．strange

D．fascinating

16.

A．appreciated

B．recommended

C．accompanied

D．governed

17.

A．throw

B．transport

C．hide

D．occupy

18.

A．entertainments

B．jokes

C．routines

D．burdens

19.

A．abundant

B．plain

C．magical

D．insecure

20.

A．applied

B．committed

C．desired

D．slipped

5 . In 2008, I was tasked with looking after my 13-year-old cousin Megan while my parents were away. Megan had been living a _________ life, having lost her parents at a young age and currently living with my parents.

At first, I _________ that I could be a good role model for Megan and teach her the _________ way to do things, just like I had been taught to do the right A-levels and the right university. _________, things didn’t go as planned.

I _________ to get her to go to school and do her homework, but she just wanted to watch TV. I wanted to show her a movie about female empowerment, but she wasn’t _________.

One day, while driving Megan home from school, I stalled (使熄火) the car multiple times trying to do a hill-start. Megan found it _________ and started laughing uncontrollably. I couldn’t help but _________. We both laughed and something _________ between us.

I realized that I didn’t have to be the boss of Megan and that we could just __________together.

From that moment on, we started to enjoy each other’s ________, and Megan would share the day’s gossip with me. We have different personalities and interests, but we __________ spending time together.

Despite my initial __________, I learned that being a good __________ isn’t about being the perfect adult figure in her life but about building a strong __________ with the people you care about.

1.

A．simple

B．rough

C．busy

D．cheerful

2.

A．believed

B．knew

C．admitted

D．pretended

3.

A．common

B．creative

C．right

D．unique

4.

A．Therefore

B．Finally

C．Otherwise

D．However

5.

A．tried

B．refused

C．managed

D．forgot

6.

A．bored

B．impressed

C．interested

D．concerned

7.

A．frustrating

B．amusing

C．confusing

D．annoying

8.

A．join in

B．turn around

C．cry out

D．calm down

9.

A．remained

B．broke

C．worsened

D．changed

10.

A．solve problems

B．have fun

C．make rules

D．follow orders

11.

A．hobbies

B．opinions

C．challenges

D．company

12.

A．avoid

B．regret

C．enjoy

D．practice

13.

A．struggles

B．fears

C．successes

D．pains

14.

A．friend

B．parent

C．teacher

D．role model

15.

A．similarity

B．connection

C．relation

D．competition

6 . Sirine Jahangir has a rare condition that left her completely blind by the time she was 10 years old. While her parents and doctors have tried to find _________ for her, there isn’t much they can do.

So her parents focused on helping her _________ her new life. Her father said, “One day, we were driving in the car, but she couldn’t look out of the window anymore to _________ things. I didn’t know what to do, so I just put the music on really loud. She _________ singing in the car, and she was so happy. And then she just found _________ every time I put music on.” It didn’t take long for them to realize Sirine has great _________! Her interest in music not only got her through some _________ and lonely times, but when she was 14 it also brought her to the “Britain’s Got Talent” stage.

When she _________ on the stage, she told everyone how much her _________ for music means to her. Then she __________ over to the piano, where she played a melody (旋律) and __________ beautifully enough to bring the audience to tears!

__________ to everyone but Sirine, all four judges voted (票) her into the next round of the __________!

Afterward, she said, “I can’t even say it’s a dream come true, __________ I didn’t even dream of it at any point. I never thought that would be __________ in my life.”

1.

A．destinations

B．examples

C．challenges

D．treatments

2.

A．bring about

B．adapt to

C．give up

D．figure out

3.

A．see

B．hear

C．guess

D．move

4.

A．minded

B．considered

C．started

D．missed

5.

A．recognition

B．power

C．fortune

D．happiness

6.

A．value

B．talent

C．confidence

D．experience

7.

A．easy

B．amazing

C．energetic

D．difficult

8.

A．danced

B．appeared

C．lied

D．painted

9.

A．achievement

B．misunderstanding

C．love

D．knowledge

10.

A．headed

B．ran

C．pulled

D．changed

11.

A．smiled

B．cried

C．sang

D．jumped

12.

A．Painfully

B．Obviously

C．Unfortunately

D．Unsurprisingly

13.

A．meeting

B．competition

C．experiment

D．funding

14.

A．because

B．if

C．before

D．unless

15.

A．frightening

B．formal

C．realistic

D．awkward

7 . I had always dreamed of living and working in New York, which promised endless opportunities. But as soon as I arrived, I realized that my journey was going to be filled with countless setbacks and challenges.

My first major failure came when I landed my dream job at a famous company. However, after just a few months, I was let go due to budget cuts. I was shocked and felt like all of my hard work had been for nothing.

Determined to bounce back, I applied for a new job at another company. This time, things seemed to be going better. I was making progress and gaining valuable experience, but then I was suddenly laid off again due to company restructuring.

Feeling defeated and hopeless, I decided to take a break from the job search and focus on self-improvement. I enrolled in courses and attended workshops to learn new skills and expand my knowledge. But even with all of this effort, I still couldn’t find the right job.

One day, while searching online job listings, I found an opportunity that seemed too good to be true. It was a remote position that offered a competitive salary and flexible hours. Without hesitation, I applied and was thrilled when I received an offer letter.

However, as soon as I started working remotely, I realized that it wasn’t the same as being in an office with colleagues (同事) around me. I struggled to communicate effectively and found it difficult to stay motivated without the support of my team.

Despite these challenges, I refused to give up. I reached out to my colleagues and tried to build relationships with them through virtual meetings and social media. With their help and encouragement, I was able to adapt to the new environment and excel in my role. Looking back on my journey, I realized that success is not about avoiding failure, but rather about learning from it and persevering through the tough times. I encouraged others who may be facing similar challenges in their own careers to never give up on their dreams and to keep pushing forward even when things get tough.

1. How did the author feel about his journey when he arrived?

A．Better.

B．Promising.

C．Tough.

D．Well-paid.

2. What caused him to be laid off by the first company?

A．Company restructuring.

B．Financial problems.

C．Being short of skills.

D．Working attitude.

3. Why did the author keep in touch with his colleagues?

A．He wanted them not to give up.

B．He wanted to get support from them.

C．He wanted to be better than them.

D．He wanted to hold a meeting with them.

4. Which of the following can best describe the author?

A．Perseverant.

B．Modest.

C．Imaginative.

D．Generous.

8 . As the lyrics to Taylor Swift’s hit song “Bad Blood” go: “Cause, baby, now we got bad blood. You know it used to be mad love.” It’s a song about falling out of friendship, but to 14-year-old Hallie Barnard, who was born with a rare blood disorder, the song holds a much deeper meaning.

At just 15 months old, Barnard was diagnosed (诊断) with Diamon Blackfin Anemia, or DBA, and she spent most of her life in and out of the hospital. The Swiftie said she relied on the singer to bring her joy.

The only way to survive DBA is with a bone marrow transplant (骨髓移植) and Barnard was desperate for one. But she knew thousands of other patients are, too. So, a few years ago, she decided to do something about it, creating her own foundation: Hallie’s Heroes. “It started selfishly as just trying to save my life, but then we realized there were so many other children out there that needed a bone marrow transplant,” she said. “So, so far we’ve tested 8,000 people and found over 300 matches.”

After a 9-year wait, Barnard got her own match — through her own foundation. But more obstacles stood between her and normal life as a kid. The blood disorder led to a cancer diagnosis: osteosarcoma. She received surgery to cut the cancer out of her leg at MD Anderson in Houston.

The recovery was difficult, but Hallie said she stayed hopeful. “My survival instinct (本能) just kicked in. I was trying to do anything that I could to survive. So, of course, it was scary but in my mind, I was just thinking that I wanted to be at my sister’s future weddings. I wanted to play games and run again,” she said.

Her survival instinct —combined with Taylor Swift―helped her through her operation, where doctors cut her cancer out, and reattached her foot and ankle to her upper leg to work as a knee.

1. Why does the author mention Taylor Swift’s song “Bad Blood”?

A．To stress the power of music.

B．To introduce the topic of the text.

C．To show Taylor Swift’s popularity.

D．To state Taylor Swift’s song is a hit.

2. What is Hallie Barnard’s original motivation for creating Hallie’s Heroes?

A．To raise money for her heroes.

B．To treat her rare blood disorder.

C．To help other children with DBA.

D．To have an operation for her cancer.

3. Which of the following can best describe Hallie Barnard?

A．Strong-minded and selfish.	B．Hard-working and patient.
C．Kind and optimistic.	D．Outgoing and helpful.

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

A．Bad Blood Inspired a Little Girl

B．Hallie’s Heroes: a Useful Foundation

C．Taylor Swift: a Popular Singer with Teens

D．A Cancer Survivor Helped Others Find Matches

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。

Mom poured herself a glass of orange juice. “I’m worried about your grandma,” she said. I asked, “Why?” “Well, before she moved to Florida, she was active. But now she sleeps most of the day or watches television. I can’t get her out of the house, and she won’t try to make friends,” Mom replied. My grandma wanted to go back to New York. But she couldn’t live alone anymore. That was why my mom let her come to live with us in Florida.

“I’ll find a way to make Grandma love Florida,” I thought for a minute and said. Mom smiled and said, “I wish you could.” After school, I saw Grandma watching television and figured she hadn’t moved all day. In my room, I took out my collection. I had found many beautiful and special seashells. My favourite one was called Baby’s Ear. It’s a beautiful white seashell. Looking at my seashells gave me an idea. I went into the living room and sat on the sofa.

“Did you ever go to the beach when you were little, Grandma?” I asked. “Once my mother took me there, but I didn’t enjoy it because I was afraid of the water and couldn’t swim. Even now, I’m a little afraid of the water,” she replied. I wished Grandma could feel the way I did about the beach. I loved to see seabirds and look for seashells. “Well, could you take me to the beach, Grandma? I need some new seashells for my collection. I’m not allowed to go by myself. Please!” I begged. Grandma finally agreed and took my hand as we left the house.

We walked to the beach. The sky was blue. I handed Grandma a plastic bag, and said, “This is for the seashells you find.” “Oh, you should take it,” she said. I shook my head. “No, Grandma. I need all the help I can get.” “All right,” she said.

注意：(1)续写词数应为150左右；
(2)请按如下格式作答。

We walked side by side on the beach.

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“Wow! Look what I found!” Grandma shouted, standing in the sand and holding a pink seashell.

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10 . At an early age, Penny suffered from brain cancer. But Penny ________ to live in darkness. In fact, she chose to spread ________ to everyone around her.

Penny created a series of small gatherings called Adventure Camps for the kids in the ________. It was Penny’s way of enhancing connections among her neighbors. For those who couldn’t attend, she made funny ________ and shared her artwork on the social media. She loved to use her creativity to make ordinary things beautiful.

When it was time for another surgery — she had 15 in all — Penny would go about it with failure. No complaining, no crying, she just got through it and got back to living. Her mother ________, “Somebody said Penny was an actress and the world was her ________. She was a representative of joy.”

Her teachers remembered her as a(n) ________ girl everyone wanted to be around. She was happy and beautiful and gifted in art. And she used those ________ to lift others. Her father remembered, “She taught us how to ________ other people.”

Sometimes a very special person comes into this life to ________ all of us what we should really do. We should make time to ________ beauty and to share it. Penny’s artwork made people happy. Her videos made people ________ hard things and focus on good things. Her friendship brought a sense of hope to everyone who wanted to be ________ to her.

Penny passed away at the age of 16. “She made a choice to live her life with joy and optimism,” said her father. That optimism continued to burn bright. Her family launched Penny’s Flight, a foundation committed to ________ others to live life as she did. The foundation ________ money for cancer research and also celebrated life by sharing the message: Spread your wings. Shine your light.

1.

A．refused

B．decided

C．attempted

D．longed

2.

A．viruses

B．news

C．light

D．darkness

3.

A．suburb

B．village

C．jungle

D．neighborhood

4.

A．pictures

B．videos

C．films

D．jokes

5.

A．imagined

B．recalled

C．guessed

D．supposed

6.

A．stage

B．atmosphere

C．campus

D．fantasy

7.

A．hardworking

B．greedy

C．selfish

D．abnormal

8.

A．assumptions

B．qualities

C．experiments

D．instructions

9.

A．ignore

B．remove

C．treat

D．command

10.

A．warn

B．recommend

C．interview

D．remind

11.

A．cancel

B．delay

C．produce

D．doubt

12.

A．collect

B．forget

C．suffer

D．bring

13.

A．equal

B．contrary

C．blind

D．close

14.

A．inspiring

B．challenging

C．forcing

D．ordering

15.

A．printed

B．owed

C．raised

D．predicted