1 . I had driven home to celebrate my 38th birthday with my mother. When I arrived, I found her
As she knows me
“Too many
“You’ll run them off tomorrow,” Mom said.
Many adult children with a parent suffering from
For me that day
I was totally
Mom smiled. “Can’t I celebrate my daughter’s birthday?”
This was no
My house is her world now. My mother and I have the
| A．cooking | B．sitting | C．singing | D．dancing |
| A．shouting | B．running | C．staring | D．gesturing |
| A．earlier | B．longer | C．better | D．less |
| A．paid | B．hugged | C．comforted | D．ignored |
| A．calories | B．presents | C．decorations | D．candles |
| A．sad | B．lasting | C．failing | D．past |
| A．signaled | B．added | C．appealed | D．contributed |
| A．ended | B．came | C．changed | D．disappeared |
| A．memory | B．birthday | C．party | D．visit |
| A．day | B．idea | C．scene | D．celebration |
| A．boxes | B．bags | C．dresses | D．hats |
| A．color | B．choice | C．attraction | D．difference |
| A．moved | B．confused | C．embarrassed | D．excited |
| A．pleasure | B．trouble | C．trick | D．end |
| A．happy | B．shocked | C．puzzled | D．upset |
| A．friendly | B．successful | C．forgetful | D．grateful |
| A．admired | B．washed | C．declined | D．wrapped |
| A．days | B．weeks | C．months | D．years |
| A．previous | B．annoying | C．only | D．same |
| A．Therefore | B．Instead | C．However | D．Moreover |
2 . Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them.
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it?” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.
With her dad’s permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.
Moore then used her savings to get her business off the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product—CanCandy.
As CanCandy’s success grows, so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she’s also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.
Meanwhile, with her parents’ help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.
1. How did Moore react to her dad’s warning?| A．She argued with him. | B．She tried to find a way out. |
| C．She paid no attention. | D．She chose to consult dentists. |
| A．It is beneficial to dental health. | B．It is free of sweeteners. |
| C．It is sweeter than other candies. | D．It is produced to a dentists’ recipe. |
| A．To earn more money. | B．To help others find smiles. |
| C．To make herself stand out. | D．To beat other candy companies. |
| A．Fame is a great thirst of the young. |
| B．A youth is to be regarded with respect. |
| C．Positive thinking and action result in success. |
| D．Success means getting personal desires satisfied |
3 . On Wednesday, January 13th, I performed on stage for the first time. As someone who takes part in so many activities, it’s extremely difficult to find the time to be a part of any production. For me, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try acting through the Senior Play Project.
Auditions (试镜)came first. They weren’t particularly difficult, more to see who may be a better fit for certain roles. We were told our roles in the various plays, and started to work immediately.
I was unsure of how I was as an actor, and I had to learn a lot fast: actions, my place in the story, my reactions, and countless other small details... As I began to improve as an actor, I was able to understand my characters better.
My first character is a man named Roger who is a senior advisor to a presidential candidate in a play called “The Spot.” He’s a short-tempered guy who says what he wants and takes what he wants to assist his candidate in today’s tough political races. He’s on the set of The Spot, an advertisement for the candidate, to make sure everything runs smoothly and that any problems are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
While I had really interesting characters, and the plays were funny and such a great experience to act in, I really love the Senior Play Project for the people. I worked with 12 other seniors who not only loved what they were doing, but offered help and advice throughout my entire learning process.
Between the lights, sounds, costume and makeup, and plenty more, theatre is a team sport just like basketball or baseball. There are no small parts; there is no one who isn’t needed. I’ve learned to appreciate live theatre, and the effort that every person in the show, both onstage and offstage, puts into it.
1. How did the author feel about being in the project?| A．Lucky. | B．Tired. |
| C．Nervous. | D．Confident. |
| A．He means what he says. | B．He puts up an advertisement. |
| C．He gives advice to the candidate. | D．He is running for president. |
| A．The people. | B．The plays. |
| C．The characters. | D．The costume. |
| A．The Senior Play Project. | B．Acting for the First Time. |
| C．What Makes a Good Actor. | D．A Lesson Learnt through Acting. |
4 . Today, after 10 days of medical treatment, for the first time, I went out alone to meet a motherly lady who I had met during my stay in a program. She had been unwell recently and lived alone. Her sons live in foreign countries.
After I called her and told about my plan to visit her, she started becoming excited and planning food at once. Nowadays, she has a lady cook coming by to help her but she does part of the work herself with her bandaged (绷带) leg.
I reached her home alone after being guided a couple of times by her before. I carried little things (snacks, books etc.) for her. She had been waiting for some time when I arrived. We talked about different things from health to her life and mine, from past to future, from food to travel etc. During the discussion, her care for me became clear when she made warm suggestions or supported me.
During the last few months, she had struggled with health and housework. She had got over those difficulties and here she was telling me how all of us must face some problems. She had seen a few people facing worse problems in the hospital and mentioned about their cases and was grateful for her present condition which was manageable.
She wanted to gift me something—she kept thinking of a dress, watch, footwear etc. whatever was new and great in her home. I kept refusing but finally took the footwear out of politeness.
She loved the snacks I had brought and wanted to eat them with her tea, I was quite happy to see the childlike interest.
While I was spending time with my motherly friend, the following thought kept coming back to me—probably this is why I have lived through the 10 days in this city. The time I spent with her seemed so much needed. I felt the deep peace it could bring to me and that brought such a big joy!
1. How did the elderly lady feel when she heard the author’s visit?| A．Shocked. | B．Pleased. | C．Nervous. | D．Embarrassed. |
| A．She was considerate and very healthy. |
| B．She wished the author lo live with her. |
| C．She showed much concern to her bandaged leg. |
| D．She was grateful compared with those less fortunate. |
| A．It is impolite to turn down the warm-hearted offer. |
| B．She happened to need such shoes to wear. |
| C．It would be a waste to keep shoes unused. |
| D．She wanted to exchange gifts with her. |
| A．It enabled the author to live in the city so long. |
| B．It gave the author a lot of advice on a better life. |
| C．It helped the author to keep a peaceful mind. |
| D．It helped the author stay away from loneliness in life. |
5 . He may not have an "S" across his chest but this dog is most certainly a hero.
Harley, who was rescued from a puppy mill four years ago, was named the American Humane Association's 2015 American Hero Dog. Harley, who is missing an eye and has other medical issues from his time at the mill, is now a "spokes-dog" against puppy mills. He serves as the adorable furry face of the "Harley to the Rescue" campaign, which raises funds for the National Dog Mill Rescue, according to a press release.
The pup was rescued back in 2011 and adopted by Rudi and her husband, Dan. "It was just four years ago that he was pulled from the cage in the puppy mill and left to die," Harley's owner, Rudi, said during the awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles this past weekend, according to Today. com. "We never would have ever thought he would live this long and make such a difference for so many puppies."
The dog was one of eight finalists up for the American Hero Dog and was chosen as the winner through public votes. The finalists all won $ 1,500 to be donated to one of American Humane Association’s charity partners, with Harley receiving another $ 5 ,000 to go toward his charity partner, New Leash On Life.
According to the release, Harley spent 10 years at the puppy mill, and endured rough treatment there, which led to his many medical issues. He lost his eye as a result of his cage being power-washed with him inside.
The dog isn't just the face of his campaign, he also goes on rescue missions and makes public appearances at events and schools to raise awareness for puppy mills.
This incredible work is all due to the dog’s fighting spirit. That spirit is allowing him now to be the voice for dogs who cannot speak for themselves and give everybody hope that tomorrow's going to be a better day.
1. How did the "Harley to the Rescue" campaign function?| A．By saving dogs from a puppy mill. |
| B．By operating the American Humane Association. |
| C．By collecting money for the National Dog Mill Rescue. |
| D．By giving endangered dogs-enough medical treatment. |
| A．Unsatisfied. | B．Sympathetic. |
| C．Doubtful. | D．Tolerant. |
| A．She was born with it. | B．Her owner treated her roughly. |
| C．It was caused by a medical issue. | D．She was washed heavily in a cage. |
6 . I started out in life with few advantages. I did not graduate from high school. I worked at menial(不体面的) jobs. I had limited education, limited skills and a limited future.
And then I began asking, "Why are some people more successful than others?" This question changed my life.
Over the years, I have read thousands of books and articles on the subjects of success and achievement(成就). It seems that the reasons for these accomplishments have been discussed and written about for more than two thousand years, in every possible way. One quality that most philosophers, teachers and experts agree on is the importance of self﹣discipline(自律). As Al Tomsik summarized it years ago, "Success is tons of discipline."
Some years ago, I attended a conference in Washington. It was the lunch break and I was eating at a nearby food fair. The area was crowded and I sat down at the last open table by myself, even though it was a table for four. A few minutes later, an older gentleman and a younger woman who was his assistant came along carrying trays of food, obviously looking for a place to sit. With plenty of room at my table, I immediately arose and invited the older gentleman to join me. He was hesitant, but I insisted. Finally, thanking me as he sat down, we began to chat over lunch.
It turned out that his name was Kop Kopmeyer. As it happened, I immediately knew who he was. He was a legend in the field of success and achievement. Kop Kopmeyer had written four large books, each of which contained 250 success principles that he had obtained from more than fifty years of research and study. I had read all four books from cover to cover, more than once.
After we had chatted for a while, I asked him the question that many people in this situation would ask, "Of all the one thousand success principles that you have discovered, which do you think is the most important?”
He smiled at me with a twinkle in his eye, as if he had been asked this question many times, and replied, without hesitating, "The most important success principle of all was stated by Thomas Huxley many years ag. He said, 'Do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.'"
He went on to say, "There are 999 other success principles that I have found in my reading and experience, but without self﹣discipline, none of them work."
1. Why did the writer ask the question in Paragraph 2 ?| A．Because he wasn't satisfied with himself. |
| B．Because he was a person of self﹣discipline. |
| C．Because he dislike those successful people. |
| D．Because he wanted to share his idea on success. |
| A．His great kindness. |
| B．Then gentleman's fame. |
| C．His eagerness for success. |
| D．The gentleman's good manners. |
| A．Personal changes |
| B．The secret of success |
| C．Sayings of wisdom |
| D．The gentleman's legend. |
| A．The Magic of Reading |
| B．An Unexpected Conversation |
| C．A Question that Changed My Life |
| D．The Power of Self-discipline |
7 . When high school student Katie Shipley was born with a serious brain disease, doctors said she wouldn't live to go to school.
Now, Katie is not only about to graduate from Southridge High School in Oregon, but she was also named the school's prom (高中毕业舞会) queen.
Knowing Katie's wishes for prom queen, her friend Courtney Travis began reaching out to find her the prom king she needed to make her a queen. Courtney found Michael Parks, who also thought it was a great idea.
“I really got to know Shipley,” said Michael. “When you take the time to get to know other people, it really gives you a great chance to live for more than yourself.”
Courtney took a picture of the couple together and put it on her Twitter, explaining their plans for the prom. “It became very popular in the school,” she said.
Their efforts paid off, and Katie was very excited to be named prom queen.
On the day of the prom, Katie wore a very beautiful dress. Her grandmother, Joan Fraley, who also went to the prom, said the night will stay with her always.
“I was standing there and the children were shouting her name,” she said. “They called her name as the new prom queen — I started crying. I'm greatly thankful to the students of Southridge High School.”
Katie repeated that feeling.
“I just want to say thank you to my friends for all they did for me. I love you all.”
Todd Corsetti, the principal (校长) at Southridge High School said that seeing Katie as prom queen and the energy and help of his students is one of his “proudest moments.”
“I think teenagers have great hearts and are really looking to make the world a better place,” Todd said. “As we finish our school year, it's a great legacy (遗产) to leave the other classes who come after them.”
1. When Katie was born, she _____.| A．nearly died in hospital |
| B．wasn't expected to live long |
| C．wasn't supposed to finish high school |
| D．caught a disease caused by doctors' mistakes |
| A．turned to his friends for help |
| B．began to raise money for Katie |
| C．decided to live for others rather than himself |
| D．was very happy to help Katie realize her dream |
| A．She felt sorry for Katie. |
| B．She thought of Katie's hard life. |
| C．She was invited to Katie's graduation. |
| D．She was moved by what others did for Katie. |
| A．They are the kindest teens. |
| B．They are the hope of the world. |
| C．They set a good example to others. |
| D．They can do much better in the future. |
8 . It was very cold last Friday. The bus was
She said that she was very nervous because she would take her high school entrance exam in a week. She was afraid that she would
We may
That young girl helped me more than I could have helped her. She touched my heart, gave me a memory and a(n)
| A．already | B．about | C．hardly | D．seldom |
| A．so | B．and | C．though | D．but |
| A．cheap | B．cold | C．warm | D．expensive |
| A．excited | B．relaxed | C．pleased | D．worried |
| A．talk | B．decision | C．fight | D．promise |
| A．succeed | B．avoid | C．fail | D．repeat |
| A．as well as | B．as a result | C．except for | D．as long as |
| A．cried | B．smiled | C．refused | D．shouted |
| A．get on | B．get off | C．get up | D．get down |
| A．usually | B．often | C．sometimes | D．never |
| A．helpful | B．thankful | C．useful | D．awful |
| A．asks | B．leaves | C．makes | D．needs |
| A．hopeful | B．friendly | C．careful | D．pleased |
| A．congratulate | B．trust | C．fool | D．kick |
| A．reason | B．pity | C．shoulder | D．invitation |
9 . A Leap（跳跃）to Honor. Leaping on a narrow balance beam（平衡木） is not easy. But Lola Walter, a 13-year-old gymnast, is an expert at it.
To perfect her skills, Lola
That’s especially impressive,
When she was little, her mom
Though learning gymnastics has been more
She likes the determination it takes to do the sport. Her biggest
To be a top-level gymnast, one must be brave. The beam is probably the most
Lola doesn’t want to be
Lola never thinks about
Lola is
| A．work at | B．work on | C．work out | D．work off |
| A．since | B．unless | C．after | D．though |
| A．tell | B．guess | C．assume | D．predict |
| A．suspected | B．remembered | C．imagined | D．noticed |
| A．deeply | B．well | C．ahead | D．closely |
| A．task | B．sport | C．event | D．show |
| A．boring | B．enjoyable | C．difficult | D．unsatisfactory |
| A．talent | B．quality | C．nature | D．condition |
| A．doubt | B．advantage | C．challenge | D．program |
| A．examine | B．express | C．open | D．trust |
| A．fearful | B．harmful | C．unfair | D．inconvenient |
| A．to | B．on | C．off | D．against |
| A．greeted | B．treated | C．served | D．paid |
| A．pains | B．stresses | C．injuries | D．problems |
| A．positive | B．friendly | C．flexible | D．caution |
| A．defending | B．quitting | C．winning | D．bargaining |
| A．standard | B．range | C．view | D．goal |
| A．until | B．as | C．when | D．before |
| A．proud | B．tired | C．ashamed | D．confident |
| A．plan | B．advice | C．reward | D．responsibility |
A man came home from work late, tired and irritated(不耐烦的), to find his 5-year-old son waiting for him at the door.
“Daddy, may I ask you a question?”
“Yeah sure, what is it?” replied the man.
“Daddy, how much do you make an hour?”
“That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?” the man said angrily.
“I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?” pleaded the little boy.
“If you must know, I make $20 an hour.”
“Oh,” the little boy replied, with his head down. Looking up, he said, “Daddy, may I please borrow $10?”
The father was angry, “If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I work hard every day for such childish behavior.” The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and, started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money? After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $10 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door. “Are you asleep, son?” He asked.
“No, daddy, I'm awake,” replied the boy.
“I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier,” said the man. “It's been a long day and I took out my anger on you. Here's the $10 you asked for.”
The little boy sat straight up, smiling. “Oh. Thank you, daddy!” He yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled(皱皱巴巴的) up bills.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
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The man, seeing that the boy already had money started to get angry again. ____________
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Not knowing what his son meant, the father just stood there, waiting for his boy’s explanation.
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