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。

I begged my mom to let me make cookies by myself. Even though I had never attempted baking before, I was nine years old and my friend Emmie had been baking cupcakes by herself for a year. I was determined to prove that I could make it.

My brother, Caleb, laughed at the idea of me cooking alone, calling it a disaster. Having a big brother can be annoying. Despite his laughing, my mom agreed to let me try. She reminded me to take my time and be careful because I’d had some messy spills before I was nine.

I raced to the kitchen and went to work. I cracked eggs and put a cold stick of butter into the bowl. I turned on the mixer at medium speed—and whoa. Whoa. Whoa! What a disaster! I had to wipe butter off my face, then off the table and floor.

Caleb made fun of me again, calling me a mess. I chased him away with a spoon and turned back to the mixing bowl. I started again with softer butter. Referring to the recipe, I poured everything needed into the bowl and mixed it. After that, I put round batter (面糊) onto the cookie sheet and put it into the oven (烤箱). Within a minute, a fantastic smell filled the kitchen—the smell of cookie success!

I was going to prove that I was responsible. No more eye-rolling from my brother. No more “You’re too young” from my parents. I was grown up and in control.

I stared into the oven, and my heart sank. The neat, little balls had melted (融化) and overflowed to the edges of the cookie sheet. I pulled the pan out just as Caleb wandered back into the kitchen.

“What in the world?” He started to laugh. “Cookie soup?”

“You just be quiet,” I whispered, trying not to cry. “Just leave me alone.”

“How’s it going in there?” Dad called from the living room.

Caleb raised his eyebrows and bit his lip. I responded that everything was fine, pouring the melted batter into the bowl quickly.

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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: I picked up the directions, wondering what had gone wrong．
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Paragraph 2: I brought a plate of cookies into the living room for my parents．
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3 . It was graduation day at Desoto Central Middle School. Brandy, a single mom, wanted her daughter, Aria Thomas, to feel loved and________, so she decided to________ a fellow parent to________her daughter when Aria’s time came to get her certificate (证书).

Brandy posted her________online and a woman named MJ and her husband Pop Pop answered. Pop Pop________began practicing his cheer. He spent the next few moments practicing, stretching his mouth wide and making loud________ , to the point that his family begged him to “Stop it”.

       Finally, Aria’s big moment________. As Aria prepared to take center stage to________her certificate, Pop Pop________jumped to his feet as if Aria were his child. While Brandy and MJ cheered, Pop Pop put his fingers to his mouth and whistled loudly. “I didn’t know you could whistle like that,” ________MJ said to him as he sat down.
       The video moved millions of viewers. They loved it, praising Pop Pop for his incredible response and infectious energy. Even Brandy herself commented on the ________ moment, thanking the couple for________for her daughter.

Thanks to the kindness of a literal________and a mom________enough to ask for help, for this day at least, Aria, a kid raised by a single parent, definitely did not feel________.

1.

A．Relieved

B．celebrated

C．respected

D．connected

2.

A．remind

B．represent

C．force

D．hire

3.

A．search for

B．stand for

C．cheer for

D．wait for

4.

A．request

B．concern

C．experience

D．doubt

5.

A．eventually

B．immediately

C．unwillingly

D．secretly

6.

A．noises

B．demands

C．protests

D．complaints

7.

A．approached

B．passed

C．ended

D．arrived

8.

A．award

B．issue

C．receive

D．display

9.

A．shyly

B．excitedly

C．anxiously

D．silently

10.

A．ashamed

B．scared

C．annoyed

D．astonished

11.

A．heart-warming

B．face-saving

C．risk-taking

D．record-breaking

12.

A．speaking up

B．dressing up

C．showing up

D．making up

13.

A．relative

B．colleague

C．neighbor

D．stranger

14.

A．strong

B．brave

C．patient

D．modest

15.

A．free

B．lost

C．alone

D．sick

7 . 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。

In middle school, my family moved to New York, where my parents established a small grocery store beneath our new home. As a reserved girl adjusting to the complex city life, I faced the challenge of fitting in. One day, my school announced a talent show for the local food bank, sparking excitement and anticipation. Despite my self-doubt, a popular classmate, Lily, approached me with an unexpected proposal.

Lily, known for her charming personality, suggested we collaborate(合作) on a singing performance for the talent show. Surprised and thrilled, I couldn’t believe someone with her status acknowledged my modest singing talent. With Lily’s beautiful voice, it felt like a bit of good fortune. Encouraged by Lily’s enthusiasm, we decided to embark on this musical journey together.

As we started preparing for the talent show, we faced numerous challenges, from selecting the right song to coordinating(协调) our harmonies. The process became a bonding experience and I began to embrace the idea of sharing my talent with the public. Lily’s infectious energy and encouragement helped me overcome my shyness.

Days turned into weeks, and our rehearsal sessions became a regular after-school routine. Lily and I poured our hearts into perfecting our act, drawing inspiration from various musical genres(音乐流派). However, fate took an unexpected turn the day before the performance. Lily fell ill with a sudden fever, leaving me in a state of panic.

Worried about Lily’s sudden illness, I felt a mix of fear and determination. With the talent show only a day away, we had to come up with a plan quickly. In the midst of my concern, Lily, despite her weakened state, reassured me and insisted that the show must go on. Drawing strength from Lily’s determination, I took on the responsibility of carrying our performance. The night before the talent show, I practiced tirelessly, determined to do justice to our hard work.

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2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The following day, I stepped onto the stage alone.

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After the performance, I saw Lily backstage.

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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。

It's common for folks not to know anything about the people who deliver their mail, but that certainly doesn't apply to these residents in Durango, Colorado. Their mail carrier, Seana Green, makes it a point to go out of her way and chat with folks whenever possible. Although she's had this job for 15 years, she didn't start the route where Marilyn Schmidt lives until about four or five years ago.

Marilyn, who recently turned 90-year-old, is just one of the many people that Seana has befriended over the years. The two of them love to chat just about every other day. This is made easier by the fact that Seana will park her vehicle, get out, and deliver mail on foot.

Seana walks through the neighborhood, and she does more than just deliver the mail. “I think of them as family,” Seana said. “A lot of them. I really do.” There is an appreciation between the mail lady and residents. That's why, when she hadn't seen Marilyn in quite some time, she grew concerned.

“I didn't see her on Thursday, and I didn't see her on Friday,” Seana recalled. “And when I showed up on Saturday and she wasn't on the porch (门廊) and the mail was like, just hanging out of her box. and I shouted through the screen door.”

At first, Seana couldn't hear anything coming from inside the home. Soon enough though. The quiet sound of Marilyn calling out for help became clear. Seana said that her voice sounded weak almost “like a kitten meowing (喵喵叫)”.

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。

Seana was so frightened that she rushed into the room.

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Two weeks later, Marilyn was able to celebrate her 90th birthday at the hospital.

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10 . 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。

Once upon a time, a young girl whose name was Lily, lived in a small village in the heart of a forest. She was known throughout the village for her kind heart. She spent her days helping her neighbors, taking care of the animals and exploring the forests.

One day, as she was walking through the forest, she came across a small, injured bird lying on the ground. Its wing was broken, and it looked up at her with painful eyes. Lily knew she had to help the bird, so she carefully picked it up and put it in her arms.

She took the bird back to her house and dealt with its wounds. She fed it and gave it water, and soon the bird was on the way to recovering (康复). As the days passed, Lily came to love the bird. But she knew it belonged to the forest, so she helped the bird fly back to the forest.

Another day, Lily happened to see a group of children playing a joke on a young boy for his height, and the boy seemed to cry. Seeing that, Lily realized she had to do something to help.

She walked to the group of children and asked them to stop laughing at the boy. They looked at her doubtfully, but Lily seriously told them that it wasn’t kind to make fun of others. Finally, the children listened to her. They stopped laughing at the boy and even apologized (道歉) to him. Lily smiled, feeling proud of herself for standing up for what was right.

注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

As the years went by, Lily continued to spread kindness throughout the village.

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One day, Lily heard a knock at her door

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