1 . 阅读下面材料，根据所给情节和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

The day that I met my best friend for the first time, I was anxiously reviewing for an important exam in the local library. Because I kept being disturbed by others, I was unable to make any progress, The last straw was when I heard someone singing behind me. I turned around and gave the person a dirty look. It was a tall girl about the same age as me and she had a slight smile on her face. Standing near the “English Literature” section, she seemed to be looking for a book. “How could she be so selfish (自私的)?” I thought angrily.

I picked up my books, looked into her eyes and said angrily, “Please be considerate in public. I’ve been unable to study because of your terrible singing”

I still hate thinking of that moment. Let me tell you the rest of the story though.

Two hours later, I realized I’d forgotten my most important textbook in the library. What was worse, the library had already closed. I was close to tears. Just then, the phone rang. A soft voice introduced the speaker as Li Hua and asked if I was Jane. After confirming that I was, she told me that she had noticed my book in the library. As my phone number was in it, she called and told me she didn’t live far away and could bring it to me.

Paragraph 1: I sighed (叹息) with relief and agreed to meet her at the store down the road.

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Paragraph 2: Can you believe we became best friends?

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2 . Even our good friends may sometimes hurt our feelings. What should we do, hold on to the _________ or forgive (原谅) and move on?

It was an afternoon in March. Several weeks ago, I finally _________ my favorite novel Pride and Prejudice. It _________ a special edition (版本), which my mother had _________ online. I showed the book to my best friend Yu Xin _________ on our way home. When she asked _________ she could borrow it when I finished reading, I _________ it to her right away, _________ I knew she also loved the novel.

However, the next day she lost the book. She was reading it on the bus and must have dropped it as she was _________ . I was so angry. How could she be so __________ ! I had been expecting the book for weeks. What was __________ , she couldn’t understand why I was unhappy, saying it wasn’t a big deal.

I didn’t speak to her for the following two days. On the __________ afternoon, she apologized to me. She said she was sorry for losing the __________ and understood how I felt.

__________ the tears in her eyes, I knew she felt really bad about hurting my feelings. A friend was much more __________ than a book. I held her hand and told her it was OK.

1.

A．before

B．future

C．after

D．past

2.

A．was addicted to

B．got hands on

C．applied for

D．suffered from

3.

A．was

B．were

C．weren’t

D．wasn’t

4.

A．sold

B．sought

C．ordered

D．searched

5.

A．sadly

B．excitedly

C．unfortunately

D．actually

6.

A．that

B．where

C．if

D．how

7.

A．borrowed

B．lent

C．bought

D．lost

8.

A．until

B．while

C．because

D．so

9.

A．moving in

B．trying out

C．getting on

D．getting off

10.

A．careless

B．careful

C．frank

D．attractive

11.

A．more

B．worse

C．new

D．wrong

12.

A．first

B．second

C．third

D．fourth

13.

A．way

B．friend

C．book

D．money

14.

A．Seeing

B．Preferring

C．Looking

D．Reminding

15.

A．unfortunate

B．previous

C．unstable

D．important

3 . 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。

Emily was a shy and quiet student in Greenfield High School. Emily was known for her quiet behavior and her love for literature, often found lost in the pages of a book during lunch breaks.

One day, as Emily walked through the hallway, she noticed a colorful poster announcing an upcoming English poetry competition. Her heart raced with excitement at the prospect of showcasing her talent, but her mind was immediately flooded with doubts. “What if my poem is not good enough? What if everyone laughs at me?”she thought to herself, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

As the days went by, Emily found herself caught between her desire to participate and her fear of failure. She talked with her best friend, Sarah, who had been by her side since they were little. She was known for her outgoing personality and her ability to make everyone feel included.

“You have a gift, Emily, ”Sarah said reassuringly, her blue eyes filled with encouragement. “Don’t let your fears hold you back. You never know what might happen unless you try. ”

With Sarah’s support, Emily decided to take a leap of faith and submit her poem for the competition. As the day of the event drew near, she felt a mix of nervousness and expectation. She spent hours perfecting her poem, carefully choosing each word and line to convey her emotions. She practiced her poem in front of the miror, trying to perfect her delivery and expression.

But despite her newfound confidence, Emily couldn’t shake off the feeling of doubt in her mind. These thoughts consumed her, making it difficult for her to focus on anything else.

It was during one of these moments of self-doubt that Sarah came to her rescue once again. “You’re an amazing writer, Emily, ”she said, her voice filled with warmth and sincerity. “Your poem is going to be incredible. Just believe in yourself. ”With Sarah’s words in her mind, Emily felt a renewed sense of determination.

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。
Paragraph 1:

On the day of the competition, Emily took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.   

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Paragraph 2:

In the end, Emily’s poem won first place.

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4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

There are times in life when we don’t have the energy or faith     1     (overcome) our problems. We can’t find the words to pray or the     2     (strong) to push ahead. That is when our friends come to help us out. Friends remind us through their actions that we are not alone. Even when some friends don’t always know     3     to help, they want to be there for us.

Author Parker J. Palmer in his book, Let Your Life Speak, shares about the time he was battling depression. A guy     4     (name) Bill asked Parker’s permission to drop by his house in the afternoons. Bill would sit Parker in the chair, get down on his knees in front of him, remove his shoes and socks     5     massage (按摩) his feet for half an hour. Bill had found the only place in Parker’s body     6     he could still experience feelings and reconnect with the human race. Bill would     7     (simple) do this and say very little. When he talked, he would not give advice but mirror Parker’s feelings. This simple act of care was what     8     (help) Parker get through his dark time.

We are     9     (thank) to the friends who sit with us. And we are grateful     10     the opportunity to be that friend to offer our presence to those who are suffering. Even if we are unsure of what to do, we can just be present.

5 . 假定你是李华，你有一个好朋友Mike，你们曾经无话不谈，有许多共同的爱好。可是他搬家后你俩的联系变少了。最近他母亲告诉你，他开始沉迷于网络游戏，不认真学习。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件，从朋友的角度对他进行劝告。内容包括：
1. 充分利用时间学习；
2. 养成良好的生活习惯。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 邮件的开头和结尾已经给出，但是不计入总词数。
Dear Mike,

We haven’t seen each other for a long time. How is it going?

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Yours,

Li Hua

6 . 用合适的关系代词完成以下语段

What is a real friend? A real friend is someone     1     walks in when the rest of the world walks out. A real friend is someone     2     support we can count on. A real friend is someone     3     sees our true self, not just the face     4     we show to the world. Having a real friend is one of the luckiest things     5     we can experience. To get a real friend, we should first be trustworthy,    6     is also the basis of being a friend. In addition, we should be considerate and willing to give a hand to those     7     are in trouble.

7 . While it’s true that introverts tend to enjoy alone time, it’s not true they dislike people or social environments. Just because you show more reservation than enthusiasm in these settings, it doesn’t mean you need to change or that you can’t make new friends. Kat Vellos, a speaker and connection coach, advises introverts to “Resist pressure from the outside world and don’t hide your true nature or force yourself to be extroverted.”

Danielle Bayard Jackson, a friendship coach, says that introverts can be good friends. “I think we sometimes joke about them being incapable or not knowing what to do…and they actually have a lot of superpowers that we don’t give credit(赞扬)to. They’re very observant. They’re really good listeners. And I think that makes for really good friends.” So, how can introverts use their strengths and make new friends in the process?

“One of my favorite ways to do this is by going to a social event, then camping out on the edge with other highly sensitive people who don’t want to be in the center of the action.” Vellos, who is an introvert herself, says. “The kitchen and the edge of the yard are where I’ve often found the best conversations and feelings of connection at an otherwise overwhelming(令人难以应对的)party.”

The key for introverts is to be mindful of how they spend their energy so that when they spend it, they spend it well. “If you know you have a small social battery and you can show up for one hour after which it’ll be overwhelming for you, make good use of that information about yourself.” Jackson says. “If you know you only have an hour to spend, choose carefully the things that you say yes to.”

As an introvert, you feel and think deeply, so this means that you have the rare(罕见的)ability to go deeper more quickly with someone new. An hour or two nay be just the amount of time you need.

1. What is Vellos’ suggestion for introverts?

A．Change yourself to make personal relationships better.	B．Make friends with more extroverts.
C．Organize various social events.	D．Accept who you really are.

2. What does Jackson say about introverts in paragraph 2?

A．They prefer to enjoy alone time.

B．They are incapable of making new friends.

C．They have many advantages that are often ignored.

D．They are more popular than extroverts in the workplace.

3. What does Vellos prefer to do when she attends a big party?

A．Stay with other introverts in less crowded places.

B．Invite other introverts to go camping with her.

C．Have conversations with sociable guests.

D．Give a hand in the kitchen.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Why we need introverted friends

B．How to make friends as an introvert

C．Ways of getting along with introverts

D．Differences between introverts and extroverts

8 . I was sitting with my study group when I received an email from my landlord. “Your apartment has lost ______.” This was my first spring in Montreal. I’m from ______ Saskatoon in winter — so no stranger to cold weather — but the damage an ice storm could ______ wasn’t something I was used to.

A dozen thoughts raced through my head. With no Wi-Fi or heat, how would I cook supper or finish my ______ for grad school? “You can come and stay with me.” My new friend Kanika’s voice cut through the noise of my ______. I hesitated because I didn’t want to ______ her with a house guest at such short notice. But she ______.

An hour later, I watched in ______ as the friend I had met only six months ago quickly and generously prepared her own room for me to use. Our night ______ continued into the morning, from what we wanted to do after our graduate studies to our ______ childhood cartoon characters. It turned out that we had much in common.

During my ______, never once did Kanika ask how much longer I was going to be at her place. ______ she always assured me that I was welcome to stay for as long as I needed. When my power finally came back, we were both sad that our adventure together had come to an end, but ______ that we had made so many memories. What I ______ would be a stressful, lonely week turned into one of friendship and fond memories. And I’ll remember that ______ when I see someone else in need.

1.

A．appeal

B．power

C．sponsors

D．slogans

2.

A．fascinating

B．outstanding

C．uplifting

D．freezing

3.

A．cause

B．limit

C．tolerate

D．detect

4.

A．reward

B．assignment

C．request

D．certificate

5.

A．businesses

B．notices

C．thoughts

D．desires

6.

A．recognize

B．entertain

C．burden

D．charge

7.

A．insisted

B．arranged

C．approved

D．explained

8.

A．amazement

B．curiosity

C．sorrow

D．embarrassment

9.

A．schedules

B．imaginations

C．expectations

D．conversations

10.

A．changing

B．mistaken

C．dramatic

D．familiar

11.

A．age

B．stay

C．study

D．escape

12.

A．However

B．Therefore

C．Rather

D．Anyway

13.

A．grateful

B．puzzled

C．regretful

D．interested

14.

A．expanded

B．confirmed

C．feared

D．guaranteed

15.

A．generosity

B．thrill

C．satisfaction

D．kindness

9 . Sometimes our friends’ behaviour can make us angry; sometimes we can see changes they need to make – but how do we tell them? Are there any ways to make difficult conversations easier?

It’s important to have evidence (证据) that there is a problem. Evidence that can be agreed on makes it easier for other people to recognize problems. Once you have evidence, it’s important to stress how it influences you and others. Psychologist Andrea Bonior suggests framing problems with “I” . Saying “I feel hurt that you spend less time with me” is better than “You never spend time with me!” .

Staying calm is of great importance. Being in tension might lead you to act badly and cause an argument. Bonior recommends you should accept that the conversation could make you anxious. If you think about this yourself, it can help you focus on positive results. If you recognize your anxiety to your friend, you will show a more human side. Another psychologist, Laura Brennan, points out how it’s important that we let go of our self-respect and don’t focus on the need to be proved right. This can help reduce tension.

Listening to the other person and asking questions can lower the potential for disagreement. Many experts recommend planning your words, so that you can say things in a way that avoids disagreement. However, Bonior is against overplanning as   this   can   stop   you   being   flexible   enough   to   sincerely   follow   and   join   in   the discussion.

Being patient is necessary. Complicated problems are unlikely to be solved with one conversation. Consider what is possible in one discussion, and that it may be harder than you thought. This will help you to set practical goals for what you can achieve.

1. Why should we keep calm in face of tension?

A．To avoid an argument.	B．To respect ourselves.
C．To make ourselves anxious.	D．To focus on right things.

2. What does the underlined word “framing” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Reminding.

B．Expressing.

C．Ignoring.

D．Escaping.

3. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?

A．Overplanning will cause argument.

B．Bonior supports overplanning words.

C．Argument will disappear by listening.

D．Many experts suggest planning words.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Good qualities of a true friend

B．Great power of communication

C．Effective ways to reduce tension

D．Talking to solve friendship problems

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。

Vicky was a first-grader in a primary school, but she was not happy there. As her parents wanted to cheer her up, they sent her to start her second grade in a school nearby. She was very happy and wanted to make new friends. But she made a mistake. She wanted to be so popular that she joined a group of students at school, but not in the right way.

Jenny, who was nice at the beginning, became Vicky’s best friend. But Vicky didn’t realize that by joining up with her, she would suffer a lot later.

Jenny always acted in a proud and unpleasant way, showing little thought for others. She didn’t want Vicky to have other friends. Jenny also enjoyed talking about others’ private lives. Vicky started to change as soon as she met Jenny. Her personality was not as sweet as before.

Time went by slowly. Vicky’s marks began to go down. Things got even worse. She hardly had any friends and she didn’t care about her friends, either. She always talked to her classmates in an impolite way instead of being nice.

After all that suffering, the day arrived when one of her classmates told her that Jenny was not going to be in the school next year as she was moving. Vicky said nothing but didn’t believe it.

However, on the last day at school Jenny told Vicky that she was leaving. Instead of having a happy parting, Jenny told her that she never felt that Vicky was her true friend.

Vicky was shocked when she heard the news and started crying. When the summer holiday was over, Vicky went back to school, telling herself that all the bad times she had suffered last year with Jenny were over, too. But she found out that her classmates hadn’t forgotten her bad acts.

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。
Vicky couldn’t change this until Ivonne came to her.
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Finally, Vicky was accepted as a member of the class.
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