1 . A club called We Dine Together was formed at Boca High School in Florida last autumn. During each lunch period, ________ make their way around the school courtyard looking for students who are eating ________. They then introduce themselves and get to know the students.

Estimon, who came to the US from Haiti in the first grade, is one of four students who ________ We Dine Together. He said having been the ________ kid before, he knew how it felt to be ________. And he didn’t want any other kid to have ________ problems.

“When I first arrived, I had a great feeling of loneliness, which was more ________ during my lunch break,” said Estimon. “If we don’t try to make that ________, who’s going to do it?”

Allie, who also helped organize the club, got emotional while ________ what it was like to sit alone at lunch.

“It’s not a good feeling — you’re ________. And that’s something I don’t want anybody to ________.” said Allie. “Meeting someone who actually ________ and listens to what you have to say really makes a difference.”

Since the club was founded, dozens of ________ and friendship have already been formed between teens who may not have met ________. Estimon and his friends are planning to ________ the success. “We’ll open clubs in schools across the country — no matter where anyone lives, they have the chance to make friends.”

1.

A．members

B．researchers

C．teachers

D．graduates

2.

A．politely

B．silently

C．alone

D．slowly

3.

A．supported

B．chose

C．improved

D．created

4.

A．special

B．weak

C．smart

D．new

5.

A．ignored

B．rejected

C．separated

D．misunderstood

6.

A．serious

B．academic

C．similar

D．usual

7.

A．terrible

B．familiar

C．important

D．dangerous

8.

A．show

B．form

C．start

D．change

9.

A．imagining

B．remembering

C．recognizing

D．understanding

10.

A．on the top

B．by yourself

C．at risk

D．around the corner

11.

A．learn

B．mention

C．know

D．experience

12.

A．praises

B．cares

C．follows

D．admits

13.

A．ideas

B．connections

C．circles

D．greetings

14.

A．anyway

B．therefore

C．otherwise

D．meanwhile

15.

A．celebrate

B．gain

C．share

D．continue

2 . Chloe Smith is a girl aged 6 from Atlanta, Georgia. One day, while taking a walk with her father near their home, she________something shiny under a pile of rubbish. She picked up the ________ to take home, as she often did on her treasure-hunting walks. Chloe was later ________ to discover she had found a stolen Olympic gold medal.

The medal belongs to former canoeist (划艇运动员) Joe Jacobi, who won gold while ________ for Team USA in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic games. The medal, along with other personal belongings, was ________ in May of 2016 when someone broke into Jacobi’s can. Though police managed to ________ some of his stolen items, they hadn’t been able to find his ________ Olympic medal. It may have been lost forever, if not for a 6-year-old girl’s treasure-hunting ________ .

Chloe’s dad had seen Jacobi’s story on the news, and ________ realized it was his stolen property. He found Jacobi’s email and sent him pictures of the treasure. After________ the medal, Jacobi was astonished, just speechless.

Chloe was ________ to give it back after speaking with Jacobi on the phone. ________, Jacobi promised to speak to her class when school begins again this fall. The ________ of this little girl reuniting an Olympian with his beloved possession is ________ . When we talk about character and doing the ________ thing, Chloe represents the Olympic values in every sense of the word.

1.

A．sought

B．buried

C．noticed

D．dropped

2.

A．waste

B．object

C．material

D．antique

3.

A．embarrassed

B．satisfied

C．frightened

D．shocked

4.

A．competing

B．applying

C．coaching

D．preparing

5.

A．broken

B．stolen

C．replaced

D．deserted

6.

A．purchase

B．register

C．preserve

D．recover

7.

A．secured

B．prized

C．advertised

D．priced

8.

A．project

B．decision

C．habit

D．idea

9.

A．quickly

B．gradually

C．really

D．carefully

10.

A．identifying

B．obtaining

C．evaluating

D．investigating

11.

A．sorry

B．eager

C．upset

D．hesitant

12.

A．In addition

B．In fact

C．In return

D．In advance

13.

A．purpose

B．report

C．attempt

D．story

14.

A．heart-warming

B．breath-taking

C．eye-catching

D．life-changing

15.

A．important

B．simple

C．interesting

D．right

3 . When my son was eleven years old, he came home from school in tears one day. A couple of the older kids bullied (欺负) him at the bus stop. Rob wanted to stay home from school, so he wouldn’t have to meet the boys.

We called the school. “We’ll be happy to call the boys’ parents,” We were told, “And you should call the police.” “We don’t know what we will do yet.” I said. I felt that calling the police was a choice to be used when everything else failed, and I wanted first to consider other ways of dealing with the situation, I asked him to hold off calling the boys’ parents.

The next day was Saturday. Rob happened to look our of the window and said in fer, “There are the boys who beat me up!” Two older boys were standing in front of our house, as if they were waiting for Rob to step outside.

My wife Bev opened the door and said with a smile, “Hi guys. Would you like some ice cream?” They looked at each other in puzzlement. But they were teenagers, after all, so one of them said, “Sure. Why not?”

Bev quickly introduced herself, Rob’s younger brothers and me. She even introduced Rusty, the dog. “And I think you already know Rob,” She said. Her idea was to help them to see that Rob was a person, not a target. He had a family and even owned a family pet.

Bev drew the boys into chat while we ate ice cream. After a few minutes, she said, “I know there’s been some trouble at the bus stop. I think there may be a misunderstanding.” They nodded that there had indeed been trouble at the bus stop. She continued, “Maybe we can talk about the misunderstanding, so you can be friends.” We talked until the ice cream was finished. Finally the boys apologized.

Understanding is a difficult task. It may be easier to control conflict by force than to find a way to cooperate. Force can calm a situation. But understanding leads to peace.

1. Why didn’t the writer call the police?

A．He feared his son would be bullied again.

B．He meant to try some other ways to solve it first.

C．The police wouldn’t take the bullying seriously.

D．The school promised to call the boys’ parents.

2. What does “But they were teenagers, after all” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．They couldn’t refuse the attraction of ice cream.

B．They could be cheated into telling the truth.

C．They dared to face any challenges bravely.

D．They were too young to understand the invitation.

3. Why did Bev introduce her family and their dog?

A．To give the dog to the boys as a gift.

B．To advise the boys to have a family pet.

C．To expect the boys to treat Rob kindly.

D．To show off the wealth of the family.

4. From the text we can infer Bev was ________.

A．fond of children

B．angry with the boys

C．skilled at making ice cream

D．good at making peace

4 . Once upon a time, a daughter complained to her father that her life was unhappy and that she was tired of struggling all the time.

Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Once the three pots began to boil, he placed potatoes, eggs and coffee beans in them. After 20 minutes, he took them out, putting the potatoes and eggs in a bowl and the coffee in a cup.

Turning to his daughter, he said, “Look closer, and touch the potatoes.” She did and noted that they were soft. He then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, he asked her to taste the coffee. Its good smell brought a smile to her face.

“Father, what does this mean?” she asked. He then explained that the potatoes, the eggs and the coffee beans were in the same adversity (逆境) — the boiling water. However, each one reacted differently.

The strong and hard potato became soft and weak in boiling water. The egg was fragile, with the thin outer shell protecting its liquid until it was put in the boiling water. Then the inside of the egg became hard. However, the coffee beans were unique. After they were exposed to the boiling water, they changed the water and created something new. “Which one do you want to be like,” he asked. “When adversity knocks on your door, how will you respond?”

In life, challenges happen to us all, but the only thing that truly matters is what happens within us.

1. What can we infer from this story?

A．The girl liked the coffee best.

B．The father was good at cooking.

C．The girl didn’t like the potatoes and eggs.

D．Different people have different reactions to adversity.

2. What does the underlined word “fragile” mean in the 5th paragraph?

A．thick

B．hard

C．strong

D．easily-broken

3. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Challenges and responses.	B．Adversities and a chef.
C．A chef and coffee beans.	D．Father and daughter.

5 . When I was a teenager, I was invited to a formal dance party. I was _________, but also nervous about what to wear. Mom suggested I wear high heels (高跟鞋).

“Mom, I don’t know if I can wear these,” I said, feeling _________. “Don’t worry, sweetie. Just take small _________ and keep your weight centered,” she suggested.

As I arrived at the party, I tried to be _________ and act like everything was fine. But _________ struck when I stepped onto the dance floor. I _________ my own feet, falling to the ground in front of everyone.

I quickly got up and laughed it off, pretending like it was _________. But deep down, I felt like a tomato, wanting to _________.

My friend Lilly helped me _________ that incident and managed me another high heels as a support so that nobody would understand my hesitation. But a little bit __________ continued in my mind.

When I returned home, I told Mom I felt like a complete __________ at the party. “It’s okay. You tried something new, and it didn’t go as __________. But that’s how we learn and grow. Don’t be too __________ on yourself and wear what you feel __________ in,” Mom said, giving me a hug.

From that day forward, I stuck to flat shoes. I learned to __________ my true self and not worry about what others thought.

1.

A．surprised

B．excited

C．relaxed

D．satisfied

2.

A．unsure

B．unsafe

C．unusual

D．unhappy

3.

A．breaks

B．turns

C．steps

D．attempts

4.

A．genuine

B．polite

C．serious

D．cool

5.

A．danger

B．injury

C．disaster

D．wonder

6.

A．landed on

B．tripped over

C．kicked up

D．ran into

7.

A．a hot potato

B．a big fish

C．no luck

D．no big deal

8.

A．fight

B．argue

C．disappear

D．struggle

9.

A．approach

B．avoid

C．prevent

D．identify

10.

A．patience

B．bravery

C．worry

D．anger

11.

A．fool

B．hero

C．stranger

D．dancer

12.

A．suggested

B．expected

C．promised

D．directed

13.

A．dependent

B．easy

C．careful

D．hard

14.

A．fashionable

B．tight

C．comfortable

D．special

15.

A．promote

B．accept

C．trust

D．refuse

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。

Last Saturday, David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy of about eight years old. When David passed them, he heard the woman yell. “How stupid you are! You’re good at nothing.” David stopped and looked at the little boy. The boy said nothing. He just stood there, looking upset.

David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs Brown in middle school. After he entered a middle school, David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by others. He was often told that he was good at nothing, which David behaved. But one day it all changed.

One day, in an English writing class, Mrs Brown asked them to read a novel. They were asked to write a new chapter of the novel after they finished reading it. A few days later, David handed in his story. He didn’t give it much thought. But the next day, to his surprise, the comment “well done” from Mrs Brown came into view the moment he turned to the page where the story was written. When David read that, he almost burst into tears. He never expected to be praised one day. He suddenly gained some self-confidence.

That day after he returned home, he wrote a short story and gave it to Mrs Brown the next morning. And again he was praised. David became very interested in writing. He often wrote short stories and asked Mrs Brown to read them improve writing skills. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He was no longer that boy who lacked self-confidence. He gained his confidence, and was hopeful about his future.

He succeeded in entering a college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from college, he had his first book published. With some more books coming out, he became famous as a writer in his country. And he owed his success to Mrs Brown’s encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now.

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。

Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy.

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The mother was ashamed when she heard that.

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7 . 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。

There was a boy who was sent to a boarding school. He used to be the brightest student in his class. He was at the top in every competition. But things changed after that. His grades started dropping. He hated being in a group. He was lonely all the time. He felt worthless and that no one loved him.

His parents began to worry. But even they did not know what was wrong. So his dad decided to visit the school and talk with him.

They sat on the bank of the lake near the school. The father started asking him casual questions about his classes, teachers and sports. Then he asked, “Do you know, son, why I am here today?” The boy said, “To check my grades?”

“No, no, ” his dad replied. “I am here to tell you that you are the most important person for me. I want to see you happy. I don’t care about grades. I care about you. I care about your happiness. YOU ARE MY LIFE.”

Now the boy had everything he wanted.

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10 . Mike and I wanted to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We made a_____at our favorite restaurant, but when we arrived, our_____wasn’t well prepared.

We walked toward the bar in the restaurant to wait. Mike_____a chair for me and the man next to me_____over to give me room to slide in. I smiled my thanks.

“I’m here on business. Can you_____some interesting things to do locally when I have some time off?” the man asked.

Mike and I immediately shifted our attention to the stranger. We love our adopted hometown and quickly suggested half a dozen fun_____.

The stranger’s name was Bill. He and Mike _______to be both mechanical engineers. The two men had_____to talk about. Seconds turned into minutes and strangers turned into friends.

When the hostess approached and told us our table was_____, we said goodbye to Bill. “We’re out to_____our wedding anniversary,” I said as we______to follow the waitress to our table.

“Wow! I really_____you taking the time to talk to me,” Bill said. “It is blameless to ignore me. Happy anniversary!”

The evening sped by. Soon we had to go home. Mike signaled our waiter for the bill._____, the waiter smiled and handed us a note:

Thank you again for talking to a stranger. I really appreciate your kindness._____is on me. Bill Surprised, we looked at the waiter.

“Yes,” he said. “It’s true. He paid your bill.”

We walked back to the_____to thank Bill, but his seat was empty. But we never forgot his generosity and decided to pay it forward.

1.

A．reservation

B．wish

C．preparation

D．plan

2.

A．room

B．breakfast

C．table

D．arrangement

3.

A．ordered in

B．picked up

C．took up

D．pulled out

4.

A．moved

B．got

C．jumped

D．came

5.

A．choose

B．think of

C．recommend

D．refer to

6.

A．stories

B．books

C．restaurants

D．activities

7.

A．announced

B．seemed

C．pretended

D．happened

8.

A．nothing

B．little

C．plenty

D．everything

9.

A．full

B．collected

C．ready

D．clean

10.

A．congratulate

B．celebrate

C．hold

D．watch

11.

A．got up

B．took up

C．came back

D．showed up

12.

A．imagine

B．appreciate

C．mind

D．enjoy

13.

A．Instead

B．Therefore

C．Besides

D．Otherwise

14.

A．Praise

B．Blame

C．Responsibility

D．Dinner

15.

A．kitchen

B．bar

C．door

D．entrance