2 . I was having a hard time trying to find work. The economy in our area was in pretty _________ shape. And I was _________ for what to do next when I answered the online _________.

NEEDED: someone to cut and split (劈) wood.

I drove to the address and there on the front field was a huge _________ Elm tree blown by strong winds. An old lady was sitting _________ at the door. We _________ on $150 to do the job.

The old Elm was tougher than I had _________. My chainsaw (电锯) cut it fine, but when I tried to split it, my chainsaw was _________. So I had to borrow a wood splitter from her neighbour.

I managed to finish the task at dusk. As she looked at the huge pile of wood on the lawn, an _________ expression worked its way across her face. She invited me in for ____________. With tears building up in her eyes, she ____________ me a sandwich and said, “I am sorry... the $150 I promised to pay you is going ____________. I had it in my purse but nowhere to be found. That is what ____________ money I have saved for half a year.”

Seeing her home was not ____________, I realized she was having a hardship worse than I. I comforted her and then ____________ what firewood would fit into her wood storage room.

On the way home I thought to myself… “It Is What It Is”.

1.

A．rough

B．unique

C．different

D．active

2.

A．at a time

B．at a loss

C．in a way

D．in the mood

3.

A．course

B．platform

C．advertisement

D．activity

4.

A．growing

B．upstanding

C．rotten

D．fallen

5.

A．helplessly

B．happily

C．thoughtfully

D．leisurely

6.

A．insisted

B．agreed

C．looked

D．depended

7.

A．anticipated

B．mentioned

C．remembered

D．experienced

8.

A．unusual

B．sharp

C．useless

D．faultless

9.

A．astonished

B．annoyed

C．abstract

D．anxious

10.

A．breath

B．dinner

C．shift

D．money

11.

A．served

B．returned

C．owed

D．bought

12.

A．fast

B．short

C．missing

D．shopping

13.

A．extra

B．remaining

C．much

D．little

14.

A．attractive

B．old-fashioned

C．decent

D．secure

15.

A．piled

B．changed

C．backed

D．broke

3 . 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

I’m smaller than everyone else my age. When I walk in the halls at school, I have to squeeze in between the bigger kids to get by. At the playground, sometimes even little kids try to boss me around. Mia, my best friend, is so tall that when she walks, I have to jog to keep up with her.

I used to try to make myself taller whenever I could. My posture was perfect, straight as an arrow. I hung from the tree in our backyard to stretch out my arms and legs. I even ate all my vegetables. Every day I measured myself, but I was the same height every time. Frustrating!

“Don’t worry,” Mom always said. “Being small has its advantages.” “Really? I could never notice any.”

One day, Mrs. Alvarez announced to the class that we’d be putting on a spring play. I practiced all the lines. But at the audition (试演), when I walked up to the stage, Mrs. Alvarez cried, “You’ll be perfect as the elf (小精灵)! You’re just the right size for the costume.” I even never got a chance to deliver the practiced lines. Back home I grumbled (咕哝) to mum that I was made an elf. But she bet I would be the best elf. To please her, I went to rehearsals (排练), though I only had two lines.

Mia got the lead role-a girl wandering through a magical fairy forest in search of her lost dog. In the last scene, she finds a box under a giant mushroom, and when she opens it, her dog jumps out. Mrs. Alvarez’s dog, Prince, played the dog role. She brought him to all the rehearsals, and when he wasn’t onstage, we got to play with him, but he seemed to like me best.

The night of the show, my first line came early, “Let’s ask the Fairy Queen!” Since my only other line was toward the end, I waited offstage, playing with Prince.

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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。

Finally, the grand end came, and Prince was brought onstage inside the box.

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“How can we get Prince out from beneath the stage?” Mrs. Alvarez asked.

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4 . Rene Campbell has devoted most of her life to shaping her figure into one completely against what society thinks a woman should look like.

“I was always very insecure about my body image, as everyone seemed to know for sure that women needed to look a certain way,” she says when reflecting on her motivation to transform herself.     1     For quite some time, she struggled with eating disorders because she was trying to keep her weight really low and appear skinny, like the women on magazine covers.     2     It was then that she became attracted by the way these seemingly confident women held themselves.

However, building her dream body—gaining over 85 pounds, going from a size 8 to 14—has had its challenges, too. “    3     When I tell them that I am a female bodybuilder, the first reaction is, ‘Muscles for women are just not attractive,’” Campbell says. Though she loves the way she now looks, she is sometimes treated with cruelty.

    4    Even though there is a huge market encouraging women to build muscles and tighten their figures, the ideal still stands for smaller waists, and thin legs, the so-called perfect figure. For women to build up strong muscles, it takes a strong heart.

“I gradually learn to ignore others’ voices and become committed to the training. It is a very big shift for me, and it has won me plenty of awards.     5     My bodybuilding journey makes me realize that I need to do things for myself.” Campbell says.

A．She was constantly feeling under pressure.

B．Women have to pay a huge price to build a slim figure.

C．It does bring a sense of confidence and mental strength.

D．The body of super-muscular women is considered unwelcome.

E．Luckily, Campbell was chosen to shoot for one of the magazines.

F．People don’t understand why women would want to be muscular.

G．Purely by chance, Campbell attended a women’s bodybuilding show.

5 . Sophia got a last-minute call to deliver to Caryn’s home. It was her last _________ of the night.

Caryn was waiting for her dinner on the porch(门廊) when her knee suddenly _________. She fell down the stairs and knocked her head hard.

When Sophia arrived, she found Caryn bleeding and _________. Without thinking, Sophia burst into _________. Using what she learned in Emergency Medical Technician(EMT) training, Sophia _________ assessed the scene. Next, she called 911 and _________ pressure to Caryn’s head wound. Soon Caryn came back to life. But she spent three weeks in the hospital _________.

Months later, Caryn was able to meet Sophia and _________ her in person when the local Police Department _________ Sophia with a Life Saving Award for “her courageous actions”. Sophia also received a $1,000 grant from her company along with the __________ of a discounted rate for a training institution for Emergency Medical Service System professionals.

We’re not sure if after this __________ Sophia will decide to become an EMT, but authorities say she’s “got what it __________” if she does!

Sophia insists she’s not a(n)__________ and just did what she thought was the __________ thing. Caryn, however, insists she wouldn’t be __________ if fate hadn’t brought Sophia to her door.

1.

A．attempt

B．chance

C．moment

D．delivery

2.

A．gave out

B．broke off

C．stood up

D．turned around

3.

A．hopeless

B．unconscious

C．sensitive

D．painful

4.

A．tears

B．applause

C．screams

D．action

5.

A．suddenly

B．casually

C．quickly

D．continuously

6.

A．applied

B．limited

C．exposed

D．linked

7.

A．serving

B．recovering

C．observing

D．studying

8.

A．encourage

B．praise

C．inform

D．thank

9.

A．shared

B．impressed

C．honored

D．comforted

10.

A．offer

B．help

C．purpose

D．consequence

11.

A．treatment

B．interview

C．experience

D．try

12.

A．takes

B．leaves

C．deserves

D．describes

13.

A．loser

B．hero

C．assessor

D．sponsor

14.

A．specific

B．typical

C．right

D．meaningful

15.

A．happy

B．successful

C．calm

D．alive

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。

As I sat on the bus waiting to arrive at school, the sun shining, I just sat there full of excitement ready to enjoy the first day of spring. At last, the bus stopped and I started my day.

The whole day I was waiting for one thing, noon break. As the day passed by, I heard the bell rang and everyone rushed out of the door. I hurried and ate lunch just to get outside.

As soon as I was out, my close friend, Riley called me over to play basketball. We all started playing and time flew by as we heard the timekeeper yell, “10 more minutes.” From that point on, the game sped up. Score after score, the competition process was more intense. I passed it to my teammate, Austin, and he dished it back as I pulled up a shot. I felt as if the world around me were barely moving, and all I concentrated on was the ball going to the hoop (篮筐). Not knowing I was pushed back hard, I hit the ground. A huge pain entered my left ankle. I wanted to scream, but I didn’t, hearing the people around me shout for help. I just lay there as Riley came over to pick me up and Austin fetched a wheelchair from the school clinic. Both of them helped me sit on the wheelchair. It seemed like the whole school circled around me as I was being pushed away.

The moment we entered the clinic where I always felt nervous, I didn’t think my ankle hurt as badly as it did just now, so I said, “I’m okay.” Then they had to send me back to class without any treatment. The rest of the day I felt my ankle swelling (肿) up and I thought of how stupid I was to say that my ankle didn’t hurt in the clinic. “I should have gone home.” I thought to myself as I was thrown through this terrible pain. After school, I worried how to go back home.

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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。

Just then I found Riley come in with an ice pack in his hand.

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As we went out, we were surprised to find Austin holding some medicinal oil.

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8 . When I was a child, I was terrified of storms, especially those violent ones that occurred in summer. Once, I was out shopping with my parents, when suddenly there was a loud noise coming from the direction of the Apennine Mountains.

As the storm got closer, lightning fell a few hundred meters from us, and hail (冰雹) whitened the streets in minutes. This was a totally new experience for me, and I ran into my father’s arms in terror. I was afraid. But I was also in awe. Like the pull of a horror movie, my fear developed into fascination as I grew older. When a thunder storm broke out at night, I would rush to my window to witness a brilliant show in the night sky. I would wait in eager anticipation, equipped with my parents’ camera, ready to try and capture a flashing moment.

An interest in storm photography arose from these youthful attempts. What once frightened me now gave me a strong rush, especially the first time lightning struck just a few meters away from me, an experience which resulted in me capturing a splendid photo of the moment. From that moment on, I realized that I absolutely had to chase storms throughout southern Italy.

The truth is that storm chasing is quite dangerous, especially to those who set out to chase storms without acknowledging the risks involved or respecting nature. Most accidents caused by lightning occur outdoors. You are most at risk in the mountains, but all large and exposed places such as a lawn (草坪) or a soccer field can also be a dangerous place during a storm, especially anywhere in the presence of water, such as the sea, beaches or outdoor pools.

One day soon I will set off to expand my storm chasing journey beyond Italy’s horizons. I would love to go to Venezuela where electrical storms are guaranteed almost all year round on the Catatumbo River and Lake Maracaibo. Maybe that will be the day that my parents finally accept the choice of my career.

1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The author’s reaction during a storm.

B．The author’ s most impressive memory.

C．How the author got over his fear of storms.

D．How the author developed interest in chasing storm.

2. Which of the following places is the safest in a storm in the author’s opinion?

A．A room in a shopping center.	B．The beach near the sea.
C．The lawn with open water.	D．A path in the mountains.

3. Why will the author go to Venezuela in the future?

A．To enjoy the splendid scenery.

B．To seek a working opportunity.

C．To join a team that chases storms.

D．To capture the frequent electrical storms.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．My Fear of Storms	B．My Dream to Chase Storms
C．An Opportunity to Respect Nature	D．A Destination of My Life

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。

When the last customer left KFC, it was already 10:30 pm. Adam, an 18-year-old college student, dragged himself home. He had been working at KFC for over a month that summer vacation.

Entering his room, Adam found his younger brother Bill sitting on the edge of his bed with an uneasy expression on his face.

“Sorry, Adam. I … I did something wrong,” Bill sprang up and said nervously.

“What is it?”

“This afternoon I sneaked (溜) out for a ride on your motorcycle and accidentally hit our neighbor Osman Brook’s car. I was so scared and I … I hurried home in panic.”

“Is the car seriously damaged?”

“The left headlight got broken.”

“It’s truly your fault and it’s really dangerous to ride a motorcycle at your age. Besides, it’s illegal,” Adam raised his voice, obviously annoyed. Hearing this, Bill lowered his head and bit his lips hard.

“Anyway, it’s no use crying over spilt milk. I will deal with it tomorrow. Now you go to bed and have a good sleep.”

The next morning when Adam got up, Bill was still sleeping soundly. Adam was more determined about what he ought to do as an elder brother.

After breakfast, Adam took out all the money he had earned and went out of the house with it. In the yard he saw his motorcycle, on whose side the scratches (划痕) were clearly visible. Adam shook his head and sighed slightly. Then he squared his shoulders and quickened his pace to Osman’s house.

When he arrived, he was welcomed by Osman’s wife Mary, who told him that Osman had gone to the garage to have his car repaired.

“I have something important to tell him. Can I wait until he comes back?” Adam requested eagerly.

“Of course. He should be home soon,” Mary invited Adam in, served him a cup of coffee and began chatting with him.

After half an hour, the door opened and in came Osman. Having said hello to each other, Osman and Adam both sat down on the sofa.

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2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Adam cleared his throat and began to speak.

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Just then, there came a knock at the door.

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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。

TALK TO ME

Mom was having a surgery on her throat. She had lost her voice four years before. Mom loved writing and was a popular newspaper columnist among the online circles.

“We really believe you’ll get your voice back. The surgery will work. Right, Mom?” I stared into Mom’s eyes, eager for a positive answer. Expressionless, Mom lifted her eyes from her laptop and pulled out one of the post—its that were stuck to the plastic case of the LCD display. It said “Yes”. I pursed my lips.

Her eyes fell back to her laptop. She didn’t smile, and she didn’t even look at me while raising the post—it in front of me as if she didn’t care at all. But I did. I was desperate to hear her speak again. She meant the world to me.

But Mom was not in the least excited about getting her voice back, because it was her third surgery and the last two didn’t work out. She was hopeless.

“Dad will be here soon,” I told Mom. She shrugged.

Just then Dr Smith entered the ward. “Relax, Lisa. There’s a good chance that your mom can speak after the surgery,” he comforted me. And I nodded with a forced smile. After two nurses wheeled Mom away to the operating room, I sat outside as the surgery went on. Resting my elbows on my knees, I buried my head in my hands, praying for the surgery to go well.

Mom had developed throat cancer. When she woke up one morning as a mute, I cried my eyes out though I was tired of her continually lecturing me about my improper behavior. Being unable to hear her voice was heart—breaking. Worse still, she no longer smiled at Dad and me and stopped giving us those morning hugs I always looked forward to. I couldn’t bear seeing her like this, so helpless, so quiet. All those post—its saying “I love you”, “I miss you”… had lost their meanings. Recalling all this, I couldn’t help weeping.

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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。

Then I felt a hand on my shoulder.

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Dad and I held Mom’s hands until she woke up.

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