1 . So, I did it. I moved back home, despite all the disapproval. I left my good job, my relationship, and the endless opportunities.

Some people questioned me, “Why did you move back?” It was hard at first to admit that I liked being home, and that, actually, I didn’t prefer New York City (as so many people do). But after time, it became easier and less of an issue. And when they asked me why I moved back home, I confidently said, “Because I wanted to.” Many people welcomed me back into the community.

The first few months home were the most relaxing of my life. Every day I wake up to birds chirping, and sunlight coming in from the window-no traffic sounds or people screaming on the streets. It sounds like a Disney movie, but it’s so true! There is something about the air here-it’s clean. It smells good. I can also see the Grand Mesa (the largest flat-top mountain in the world) from my bedroom window. My work commute (通勤) is a four-minute car ride. And on summer nights, my favorite thing to do is watch the sunset from my porch because it’s the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

I’ve been home for almost three years now, much to the surprise of my friends and family. Some friends even made bets on how long “this” would last. So far, I’m winning. But since I’ve been home my life has flourished. I realized that home, for me, is a place that inspires me. Because before, in the city, I felt like I had to compete with everyone to get ahead. Many times, forgetting what I was “fighting” for, I was clouded in competition and not passion. I lost touch with the other parts of myself, never quite realizing that the quiet country life provided that to me.

By coming home, I found myself again, the true me. I didn’t expect a city to give me opportunities because I could make my own.

1. Why does the author mention “a Disney movie” in Paragraph 3?

A．To introduce a new topic.	B．To provide more details.
C．To give a vivid description.	D．To support an argument.

2. How did the author win the bets with her friends?

A．By staying home longer than expected.	B．By getting used to country life quickly.
C．By wining competitions at workplace.	D．By leading a better life than in the city.

3. What is it that the author dislikes about city life?

A．Bad work relations.	B．Few job opportunities.
C．Longer work commute.	D．Too much competition.

4. What does the author refer to with the word “that” in Paragraph 4?

A．The goal she was fighting for.	B．Living to be her true self.
C．The chance of getting ahead of others.	D．A more comfortable life.

2 . Eric loses his dog, Nova, on a walk. She has pulled the leash (绳子) from his hand in ________ of a rabbit. He puts up signs, ________ neighbors, and enlists friends to help search for Nova, but with no ________.

A week later, a beautiful woman named Vanessa shows up at Eric’s front door. She has Nova. After Nova and Eric reconnect in a chaotic, ________ display of affection, Eric thanks the woman. They talk for a while and seem to ________. Soon, Eric and Vanessa fall in love.

A couple of months go by. While driving on his way to pick up Vanessa, Eric is T-boned at full speed by a distracted driver who ________ a red light. Eric is ________ unconscious. Later, he finds himself in a hospital. A doctor ________ Eric of what has happened and explains that he has suffered a severe head ________ and that they will need to run a brain scan to ________ if there’s any chance of permanent brain damage.

The next day, the doctor comes into Eric’s room and tells him they have found a tumor (肿瘤) in his brain. “________, we only catch a tumor after someone realizes something’s wrong when they start to feel the ________ which is almost always too late, but this tumor is caught before it grows into any other areas of your brain, which in almost all cases becomes ________. Eric, this car accident basically saved your life.”

This ________ of events led Eric to realize that sometimes a ________ could be a blessing in disguise.

1.

A．pursuit

B．memory

C．defense

D．control

2.

A．brings

B．notifies

C．alerts

D．encourages

3.

A．answer

B．luck

C．wonder

D．way

4.

A．easy-going

B．far-reaching

C．heart-warming

D．ever-lasting

5.

A．check it out

B．leave it behind

C．pick it up

D．hit it off

6.

A．approached

B．encountered

C．ran

D．spotted

7.

A．knocked

B．pushed

C．beaten

D．carried

8.

A．accuses

B．convinces

C．informs

D．relieves

9.

A．tumor

B．spin

C．shot

D．injury

10.

A．determine

B．react

C．compare

D．prevent

11.

A．Unexpectedly

B．Occasionally

C．Fortunately

D．Normally

12.

A．accident

B．scars

C．symptoms

D．disasters

13.

A．rare

B．original

C．deadly

D．harmless

14.

A．schedule

B．chain

C．type

D．circle

15.

A．chance

B．misfortune

C．checkup

D．belief

3 . In one’s lifetime, especially during adolescence when mental maturity is yet to be achieved, everyone is likely to make some foolish mistakes that will be remembered for a lifetime. The way parents _________ these situations often directly determines the value attributed to these mistakes.

When I was ten years old, I got really angry one day and ended up breaking my favorite pen. Instead of scolding me, my parents chose a different _________. They quietly kept the broken pen and used it as a silent reminder of my mistake. Every time I saw that _________ pen, it served as a gentle yet _________ lesson.

In the beginning, I couldn’t understand why they didn’t yell at me or punish me _________. However, as days went by, the broken pen became a symbol of my _________ actions. It made me reflect on my behavior and the consequences of letting anger _________ me.

The silence from my parents _________ louder than words ever could. It wasn’t about the pen itself, but rather the lesson it represented. I realized that patience and self-control were _________ qualities to cultivate. Instead of reacting impulsively (冲动的), I learned to take a step back and __________ before acting.

Time __________, I eventually became a more patient and thoughtful person. The broken pen, once a source of __________, became a catalyst (催化剂) for positive change in my behavior. My parents’ quiet discipline __________ me a valuable lesson about the power of reflection and the importance of learning from my mistakes. This experience __________ me into a better person, reminding me that sometimes, the most profound lesson come in the form of silent __________.

1.

A．put off

B．give in

C．lead to

D．deal with

2.

A．approach

B．career

C．punishment

D．expectation

3.

A．unique

B．expensive

C．damaged

D．magic

4.

A．practical

B．powerful

C．well-organized

D．challenging

5.

A．directly

B．gently

C．quietly

D．openly

6.

A．secretly-promoted

B．newly-invented

C．highly-recommended

D．ill-considered

7.

A．catch up with

B．in terms of

C．take control of

D．team up with

8.

A．whispered

B．spoke

C．shouted

D．remained

9.

A．essential

B．rough

C．average

D．satisfactory

10.

A．reflect

B．fight

C．scream

D．dream

11.

A．freezes

B．flies

C．talks

D．cures

12.

A．happiness

B．imagination

C．regret

D．creativeness

13.

A．planed

B．bought

C．set

D．taught

14.

A．drew

B．compared

C．terrified

D．shaped

15.

A．pens

B．consequences

C．parents

D．people

4 . It was the middle of third grade and I am not sure what had gotten into me. I lied for no reason at all and about the daffiest things. I lied that I had eaten all my dinner. I lied that I had brushed my teeth. My lies were not hurting anyone, but I felt the need to say things that were not so.

My parents tried everything to understand why I made up stuff. Was I looking for attention? Maybe. I soon realized the new attention I was getting was horrible. I was labeled a liar and my parents did not trust me.

My sisters and I were invited to spend the weekend with my aunt. We all loved the times at Aunt Kim’s house because she spoiled us. She gave us the perfect food—hot dogs and cheese. She had cool pencils, erasers and other supplies that any young girl would love to have.

Then it happened... someone took one of Aunt Kim’s art pencils and drew across the entire top of the wall.When Aunt Kim discovered the destruction, all three of us were asked to confess(承认). Nobody did! She told us how disappointed she was and was on the phone with my parents. They were on their way to pick me up!

It had to be me! I was the liar. No amount of protesting could convince any of them that I had not committed the crime. I was taken home and sent to my room for the test of the day.

And then there was a knock at the front door! Aunt Kim was standing there. It turns out my younger sister finally felt guilty! She confessed that she was the one

Funny, I don’t even remember being mad at my sister. I learned a valuable lesson. No matter how big or small your lies, once you are labeled a liar, earning trust takes a lot of work and time. I promised myself right then I would be an honest person.

1. What does the underlined word “daffiest” mean in Paragraph 1?

A．Cleverest

B．Silliest

C．Funniest.

D．Ughest

2. What was my parents’ reaction to my lying?

A．They didn’t put their trust in me.	B．They were willing to believe me.
C．They didn’t love me anymore.	D．They regretted to trust me.

3. What might happen to the author in the near future?

A．She might hate her aunt.	B．She would blame her sister.
C．She might leave her family.	D．She would never lie again.

4. What did the author intend to express?

A．A lie may take care of the present and future.	B．We never know the love of the parents
C．To have a bad reputation is to be half hanged.	D．Every family has its own source of shame.

5 . I’m a mom of two teenagers, and I often visit Disney theme parks alone to recharge.

These trips give me a break from my daily ______ and some much needed alone time. If you’re ______ what a mom at Disney should do all on her own, here is what I did during a recent stay at the Four Seasons Resort on Disney World.

When I checked in online before my visit, the hotel ______ me to choose the type of bedding I preferred. Since I didn’t have to think about anyone else’s ______ I chose a pillow mattress topper and microfiber pillows, sleeping like a baby, right in the center of the bed, ______ by pillows, for the night. My hotel ______ several works from the Disney fine artist DomCorona, so I spent time walking through it and seeing his art, which normally my kids would have found ______. I waited in line to meet my favorite Disney character and took a moment to ______ for a photo with Donald Duck. However, my children would never want to stand in ______ long lines for this experience. My hotel room had a(n) ______ oversized bathtub, so I was soaked (浸泡) in a bubble bath with a glass of wine. Since no one else was around to control the ______ , I could watch a movie I’d been wanting to see for a long time. Finally, I watched fireworks in my pajamas.

______ began to slip in while lying lazily by the hotel’s pool? The answer is NO! Your kids won’t have such burden either and they may ______ it when you have a break from them. Moms are no ______ to the idea that self care is important. You’re one of your child’s most important models and taking time to ______ yourself and have fun shows your kids that adulthood isn’t all work and no play.

1.

A．challenges

B．anxieties

C．fantasies

D．responsibilities

2.

A．seeking

B．wondering

C．discussing

D．researching

3.

A．allowed

B．commanded

C．encouraged

D．persuaded

4.

A．preferences

B．suggestions

C．requirements

D．attitudes

5.

A．impressed

B．covered

C．surrounded

D．occupied

6.

A．purchased

B．accumulated

C．featured

D．possessed

7.

A．thrilling

B．amazing

C．interesting

D．boring

8.

A．pose

B．ask

C．sign

D．bid

9.

A．always

B．frequently

C．occasionally

D．seldom

10.

A．shocking

B．comforting

C．admiring

D．inviting

11.

A．schedule

B．programme

C．expense

D．remote

12.

A．Doubt

B．Satisfaction

C．Guilt

D．Emptiness

13.

A．hate

B．like

C．feel

D．respect

14.

A．strangers

B．acquaintances

C．participants

D．determiners

15.

A．adapt

B．recharge

C．supply

D．improve

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。

It was time for the ice cream event that my small youth group had waited for many months. The group consisted of five boys; one of them was Scott.

Scott always had a positive attitude. He looked on the bright side of things and never criticized anyone. But Scott was different from the rest of us because he was disabled, suffering from a disease which caused hands shaking constantly. Therefore, he was unable to participate in activities in most cases. No one ever made fun of him to his face, but at times, people would laugh or stare in his presence. But Scott never worried; he just kept his head up high and ignored them.

Finally, the night of the ice cream event descended. My friends and I rushed to the church basement and waited with scoops (冰淇淋勺) in hand for the guests to arrive. One by one, people filed in, all hoping to get a creamy and tasty scoop of ice cream. But what they ended up getting was a hard and frozen mass. We waited for a while for the ice cream to melt, and eventually it did.

Once the ice cream melted, we had another problem. It had turned into three pools of coconut, chocolate, and strawberry. But we persisted in serving it. We had our chance to serve, except for Scott. So, being as kind as possible, I gave Scott a chance to scoop and serve. As soon as Scott gripped the scoop, our ice cream troubles grew beyond control. Milky ice cream was flung in every direction and made a mess on people, but there was no sign for him to come to a stop on account of his terrible control of trembling hands. At that moment, a stir of unrest and dissatisfaction rippled through the crowd.

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。

Abruptly, a woman stormed forward and grabbed the scoop.   

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Tears blurred his eyes as Scott got hold of the scoop again.   

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7 . We find the owl at the very edge of our woods the morning after the storm. Wings flight-frozen and round eyes glassy. I touch its feathers lightly with my fingertip and I’m surprised because they still feel real even though the owl has slipped away somewhere else and Dad is already digging a hole for it in the rain-soaked earth.

I lift its body and it’s huge in my hands but the hollow bones do most of the work for me and I almost think the owl might shake the stiffness from its feathers and fly away. I really don’t think this one should go into a hole in the ground. I say that to Dad and he says that it’s the circle of life and that now the owl will become part of nature again. Feeding the soil with its flesh and growing the roots of plants from its feathers.

Dad shifts the last of the dirt with his spade and sits down at the base of a tree with a huff of air that smokes around him. I put the bird in the hole and mark it with a smooth pebble so I’ll always know.

After we’ve buried the owl, we walk all around the woods and clear the worst of the damage from the winds and the rain. The damage isn’t as bad as it’s been before and it feels like the storm has cleaned everything back to being new and fresh. I use my hawk eyes and search the ground in flicks and sweeps and I find treasures in the rain-raked earth just like always. Pieces of pottery and something that could be a Roman coin. I slip them into my pocket and they bump against each other to tell their stories to me, but I’ll listen later.

I help Dad load the best of the fallen branches on to the trailer so we can cut them for fire wood or maybe a bonfire, and then we drive over the muddy paths and back to our house.

1. What do we know about the owl when the author finds it?

A．It is already dead.	B．It is hidden in a hole.
C．It is too stiff to fly away.	D．It is trying to flee the woods.

2. Why does the author mark the hole with a pebble?

A．To facilitate future visits.	B．To show sympathy for the owl.
C．To keep the site clear of plants.	D．To draw the attention of passers-by.

3. What message does the author want to convey by mentioning the owl?

A．Storms make trees take deeper roots.	B．In nature’s embrace, time stands still.
C．The darkest hour has only sixty minutes.	D．With every leaf’s fall, a new life emerges.

4. What does “I’ll listen later” in paragraph 4 reveal about the author?

A．Money-driven.

B．Wonder-seeking.

C．Artistically talented.

D．Emotionally mature.

8 . Years ago, our history teacher asked to create a newspaper in groups about world culture in class.

We first wrote the names of three _______ we wanted in our group. Unluckily, Mrs. Bartlett, our teacher, didn’t put me in the group with any of my friends. Instead, I was with Mauro, who never spoke English, Juliette, who always wore thick glasses and Rachel, who wore strange clothes. I _______ talked to them. Oh, how I wanted to be with my friends!

I was so _______ that I walked up to Mrs. Bartlett. “I know what you want, Karina,” she gently patted (拍) me on my shoulder, “but your group needs a leader. I need you to _______ them pass this project. Only you can make it.”

I was shocked (震惊的).

“Will you help them?” she asked.

I couldn’t believe I said “yes” _______ it came out of my mouth.

I bravely walked to my group and started our project. We had _______ tasks (任务) according to our own interests. Gradually (渐渐地), I felt myself enjoying being with them. I found out Mauro had problems with English but was talented in history. _______ Juliette’s thick glasses were her big and beautiful eyes. Rachel was so creative that she always bad new ideas. I realized that they were not strange; they were just people that _______ cared enough for, but (除了) Mrs. Bartlett. Her kindness _______ me best in the four of us.

I learned something that week. Mrs. Bartlett gave me a(n) ________ to see other people in a new way. I learned that who we are is more important than what we seem to be.

Mrs. Bartlett gave us an A on that project, but I thought we should have banded it back, because she was the one who truly deserved (值得) it.

1.

A．teachers

B．friends

C．groups

D．students

2.

A．never

B．always

C．sometimes

D．usually

3.

A．happy

B．surprised

C．upset

D．understanding

4.

A．expect

B．promise

C．refuse

D．help

5.

A．until

B．if

C．so

D．because

6.

A．the same

B．similar

C．different

D．simple

7.

A．Between

B．Behind

C．On

D．In front of

8.

A．every one

B．someone

C．anyone

D．no one

9.

A．made up

B．looked for

C．brought out

D．turned on

10.

A．chance

B．exam

C．beginning

D．part

9 . Even when you have confidence in yourself, your goals will sometimes seem out of reach. When that happens, get hold of the people who _________ you and your goals and don’t let go!

When I was younger, I _________ because life felt so hard. I had _________to become a teacher or a business administrator. I knew I needed a college degree, but I had _________ believing in myself. Then a teacher in my high school _________ me. He told me three things: First, if you don’t believe in yourself, it will be _________ to get anyone else to believe in you. Second, never let other people’s _________ to see your brilliance prevent you from being brilliant. And third, despite life’s _________, stick to creating the future you want.

Early in my _________, I was teaching a workshop when a person in the audience yelled out to me. He told me I had __________ made a job choice and had a bright future. This __________ feedback (反馈)came at just the right time, because while the audience didn’t know it, I was __________ self-doubt.

Even now, I __________ myself that I have a bright future. That’s what I tell myself when I __________ success and failure. You have a bright future ahead. Think about this every single day. Remember your talents, skills, and interests. Explore the jobs that interest you, and have courage—and most __________, believe in yourself.

1.

A．refer to

B．depend on

C．learn from

D．believe in

2.

A．quit

B．struggled

C．regretted

D．argued

3.

A．responsibilities

B．dreams

C．opportunities

D．doubts

4.

A．stopped

B．admitted

C．allowed

D．considered

5.

A．tracked

B．recommended

C．accompanied

D．encouraged

6.

A．serious

B．possible

C．hard

D．necessary

7.

A．request

B．unwillingness

C．inability

D．attempt

8.

A．difficulties

B．options

C．aims

D．standards

9.

A．career

B．experiment

C．business

D．recovery

10.

A．foolishly

B．simply

C．wisely

D．bravely

11.

A．original

B．familiar

C．typical

D．positive

12.

A．looking into

B．taking down

C．dealing with

D．pointing out

13.

A．introduce

B．remind

C．guarantee

D．warn

14.

A．experience

B．describe

C．compare

D．limit

15.

A．probably

B．fortunately

C．obviously

D．importantly

10 . Rejection doesn’t always hurt. Sometimes rejection may _________ a more certain path to our final goals.

This year football fans have been watching to see how Joe would _________ in the playoffs(季后赛) this season. Joe dreamed to play in the National Football League (NFL), but his journey wasn’t a(n) _________ one. He applied to several colleges, but none _________ him. Later, he got into Ohio State, but he sat on the _________ for three years. Ohio State had a great football program and coaches, who didn’t think Joe had _________. But Joe thought differently. He _________ Nebraska and got rejected once again, but he didn’t quit. Then he applied to Louisiana State University, which accepted him. The rest is history.

Joe became the Heisman Trophy _________ during his senior year, then he was admitted to the NFL, and later, his team participated in the World Championship.

Joe’s story reminds us that there are _________ paths to our final goals and that it __________ strong endurance and determination to reach them. No single __________ is going to prevent you from __________ your long-term goals. Be sure to__________ the pain that comes from disappointment and face it bravely. Try to focus on goals rather than the __________ outcome of being rejected and remember that the hurt of rejection comes from how we __________ it.

1.

A．follow

B．lead

C．create

D．clear

2.

A．study

B．perform

C．train

D．join

3.

A．tough

B．fun

C．attractive

D．easy

4.

A．accepted

B．remembered

C．rejected

D．ignored

5.

A．bench

B．stand

C．team

D．stage

6.

A．chance

B．resource

C．potential

D．enthusiasm

7.

A．signed up for

B．applied to

C．attended to

D．searched for

8.

A．fan

B．adviser

C．learner

D．winner

9.

A．similar

B．smooth

C．multiple

D．flat

10.

A．costs

B．takes

C．makes

D．offers

11.

A．theory

B．training

C．rejection

D．excuse

12.

A．achieving

B．planning

C．announcing

D．explaining

13.

A．affect

B．emphasize

C．estimate

D．acknowledge

14.

A．active

B．negative

C．possible

D．predictable

15.

A．interpret

B．imagine

C．explore

D．escape