1 . 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 the afternoon sun bathed the local beach with its warm, golden rays, four-year-old William sat on the beach with a mix of expectation and confusion. His dad, Steven, sat by his side. They were waiting for William’s friends to arrive and celebrate his long-awaited birthday party. William’s wide eyes, filled with hope and happiness, stared at the shoreline, looking for familiar faces.

He kept asking his dad where everyone was, and Steven just told him “they’re coming soon, ”trying to ease his son’s growing impatience. But the longer they waited, the more hopeless William became. He was extremely disappointed when the two invited families called and said they couldn’t make it to the celebration because of unexpected situations.

Steven watched his son, who had been eagerly expecting his special day for what seemed like ages. This year, William had been more aware than ever of his upcoming birthday, asking throughout the month when his birthday was, eagerly expecting a good time.

Feeling a sense of guilt for his son’s disappointment, Steven decided to turn to social media for help. He posted a lovely picture of him and William on the beach. Their faces were filled with a mix of hope and disappointment. The sincere words with the picture read, “William would love some friends to play with on the beach. To celebrate his fourth birthday, he has Hot Wheels, sand toys, dinosaurs, and we have some snacks and drinks. Any and all welcome. ”

William’s wish for companionship produced a strong response from the local people. They flooded the post with messages of support, birthday wishes, and offers to join the celebration. They were determined to make William’s day special.

“Going there. See you soon, ”one warm-hearted local commented on the post, promising to bring her family along. The message aroused the same feeling from many others, who were quick to follow suit.

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。

Soon, the beach was filled with scenes of joy.

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After hours of laughter and games, the sun began to set.

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2 . With a two-year-old behind me and fliers in my hand, I knocked on another door in my neighborhood. I had volunteered to spread the _______ about some changes at the local primary school, so I was excited to see a _______ with a baby in her arm and a preschooler tightly wrapped around her leg.

Within seconds, I realized I needed to _______ my rusty Spanish to connect with this mom. That initial conversation explained the lonely, desperate look in her eyes. I wrote my phone number on the flier and told her to _______ if she ever wanted to walk to the park with the kids.

I hadn’t _______ much about Maria until a month later when she called. Many walks around the neighborhood later, I _______ more details about her life that offered me some viewpoints about my own.

One day I sat at Maria’s kitchen table and shared some of my own family’s _______. Her eyes got big, saying “I thought I was the only one with problems.” I thought my stress was _______, but from her viewpoint, my life seemed to be a pretty package from the outside. By _______ the details of my life, I was able to give her the same gift of viewpoints she had been giving me.

Friendship can be discovered in unexpected places, as long as we find common ground with those who ________ might seem different.

1.

A．cost

B．word

C．classroom

D．workload

2.

A．babysitter

B．friend

C．mother

D．schoolmate

3.

A．speak of

B．pull out

C．deal with

D．give up

4.

A．leave

B．visit

C．watch

D．call

5.

A．thought

B．doubted

C．promised

D．complained

6.

A．predicted

B．learned

C．repeated

D．assessed

7.

A．progress

B．efforts

C．research

D．struggles

8.

A．emotional

B．low

C．obvious

D．false

9.

A．checking

B．recording

C．sharing

D．refreshing

10.

A．initially

B．easily

C．quietly

D．consequently

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。

For many years, Steven Barbato has worked at a company in Rhode Island, the USA. In 2015, he was introduced to Marilyn Martins, who also was an employee at the time. The two became good friends quickly, and Steven also befriended Marilyn’s daughter, Izabelle Major. The little girl used to give Steven a high five with so much joy, energy and excitement every time she saw him, and Steven was always excited to see her, too.

Eventually, Marilyn left the company for some reason. However, a few weeks ago, Steven ran into Marilyn and Izabelle at a restaurant. He was about to say hello to them when he noticed something unusual. Marilyn looked preoccupied (心事重重), As for Izabelle, she wore a hat and looked very weak. Steven could tell something was wrong but he didn’t talk with them about it that night in order not to upset them.

Steven waited and then called Marilyn the next day. Marilyn told him sadly that Izabelle was suffering from a serious, disease. She had to undergo painful treatments at Hasbro Children’s Hospital every Monday and take, medicine every day. Knowing that, Steven felt heartbroken. He immediately wanted to help and do something for Izabelle because he didn’t want to see any child suffering, especially this one that he knew personally and liked so much. He wanted to know if there was something he could do to help put a smile on Izabelle’s face.

For days, Steven racked his brains, trying to find a way to offer support. Then he learned from his former co-worker that Izabelle wanted a dog. “Yes, a dog would be a good gift. It can accompany her and be her comfort during the hard time,” Steven thought to himself. Therefore, Steven immediately made up his mind to buy her a dog. As he had the habit of sharing his life on social media, he put up a post about what he intended to do. However, he didn’t expect that his usual post would bring about something wonderful.

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。
People seeing the post started to offer help in various ways.
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Soon, Izabelle met the little dog, her new friend.
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4 . 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。

Grace and Ellen, both promising in their school’s dance competition, were fierce competitors. They both had great passion for dancing and dreamt for bigger stages. They were both friends and competitors. They had similar taste in music, and had similar dressing styles. Even they wore shoes of the same size. They had both committed themselves to preparing for the upcoming contest.

Grace’s journey to the competition was marked by countless hours of practice and determination. She would rise before the sun, and the studio lights were her only company. Every movement was perfected with unwavering commitment. She knew that this competition wasn’t just about personal success; it was also about upholding her school’s honor. “Grace, you’re incredible!” Grace’s dance instructor, Mrs. Anderson, often praised her. “Your hard work will pay off.”

Ellen had been practicing hard for this competition, as well. Her love for dance was her driving force. After school, she would head straight to the dance studio, tirelessly perfecting every step and twirl. Her dance shoes had become an extension of her feet, and her heart burned with a strong desire for victory. “Ellen, you’re a natural,” her fellow dancers would often say. “You’ve got this!”

The day of the competition finally arrived, and there were five competitors fighting for the championship title. Ellen was scheduled to perform before Grace.

As Ellen stood backstage, the butterflies in her stomach seemed to have turned into a whirlwind (漩涡). She checked her dance shoes one last time and realized a huge mistake. The shoes themselves were a size too small — It turned out she took her little sister’s shoes by mistake. Panic set in as her mind raced for g solution.

“Ellen, you’re up next!” the stage manager announced.

In the dimly lit (灰暗的) backstage area, Grace overheard Ellen’s whispers to her friend, Sarah.

“I brought the wrong shoes, Sarah,” Ellen’s voice trembled (颤抖). “They are too small. What am I going to do?”

Grace’s heart sank as she overheard the conversation.

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。
Grace knew that her shoes would fit Ellen perfectly, but she was hesitant to lend a helping hand.
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Tears of gratitude welled up in Ellen’s eyes as she slipped into Grace’s shoes.
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5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

My pen pal, whose name is Mike,     1    (come) to our school to study next month. He comes from America and is eighteen. He is a tall and thin person with yellow hair and blue eyes,     2     makes him look different     3     us.

There are four people in his family. His father is an engineer, his mother is a teacher and his     4    (young) sister is a high school student now. He is so outgoing and easy     5    (get) along with that he is ready to make friends with others, which     6    (bring) him high praises. He has     7     variety of interests,     8    (include) listening to pop music and playing basketball. He often goes to gym     9    (regular). The reason why he will come to China is that he wants to learn Chinese and taste Chinese food. I’m looking forward to his coming and hoping you can make friends with     10    (he).

6 . On the April morning I found out about Lucy’s mother, it rained. I didn’t know what kind of cancer Mrs. Hastings had until later, _______ I knew her condition was very serious.

I love Mr. and Mrs. Hastings almost as much as I love my own parents, and Lucy is my best friend. But I didn’t want to go to school that day. And I _______ didn’t want to see Lucy.

What could I possibly say to her? What do people say to their friends at such a time? I tried every trick I knew to get out of going to school.

But Mom _______. “You have a history test this morning, Kristin,” she said, looking at me as if she’d crawled into my mind and knew I was just making _______. Then she smiled. “Be sure to stay close to Lucy, especially today, because that poor girl is going to need your strength.”

Strength? What was Mother talking about? I didn’t even know what to say to my best friend. I hid out in the choir room between classes _______ avoiding Lucy, but she was never out of my thoughts. I kept trying to come up with something _______ to say to her because I really wanted to get it right.

Lucy and I had last-period English in Mrs. Green’s room. I’d avoided meeting her all day, I was going to have to face her last period, and I still didn’t have a(n) _______. However, Mrs. Green said, “Kristin, Lucy Hastings is your best friend, and she is coming here in a few minutes to get her lesson assignments.”

My heart tightened into a hard knot and I _______ inwardly. I still didn’t know what to say to Lucy, and time was running out.

I rushed out of the classroom, racing down the hall and out the front door of school. It had stopped raining, and the air smelt clean and fresh. In the distance I _______ someone coming toward me, stumbling across the campus. I knew it was Lucy ________ I couldn’t see her face. As she was approaching, I noticed how Lucy’s shoulders shook with every step she took. She must be crying. The rain came down ________. Raindrops mingled with my tears. Lucy’s heart was breaking, and I wasn’t doing a thing to help her!

As I drew nearer to her, my throat tightened, making it impossible to ________. I prayed for ________ and forced myself to move forward, ________ outstretched. “Oh. Kristin!” Lucy cried. “I was hoping it was you.” We hugged then. It was then that I learned something that I might never have grasped in any other way. I’d been always focusing on myself: What should I do? How should I act? What would I say to Lucy? But when we finally came face to face, I forgot myself and centered on Lucy and her needs. Only when I did that was I able to share Lucy’s grief and let her know that she was ________ and that I really cared.

1.

A．but

B．and

C．so

D．if

2.

A．abruptly

B．apparently

C．surely

D．scarcely

3.

A．agreed

B．insisted

C．hesitated

D．swore

4.

A．efforts

B．sense

C．excuses

D．mistakes

5.

A．in the wake of

B．in hopes of

C．in pursuit of

D．in light of

6.

A．personal

B．discouraging

C．unusual

D．appropriate

7.

A．plan

B．explanation

C．goal

D．clue

8.

A．rocked

B．calmed

C．sprang

D．trembled

9.

A．realized

B．spotted

C．greeted

D．expected

10.

A．in case

B．as long as

C．even though

D．as though

11.

A．again

B．suddenly

C．expectedly

D．surprisingly

12.

A．tell

B．react

C．scream

D．speak

13.

A．determination

B．strength

C．courage

D．fortune

14.

A．palms

B．legs

C．shoulders

D．arms

15.

A．special

B．outstanding

C．good

D．sad

7 . 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。

In a story that fits a Hollywood script (剧本), two strange neighbors connected through music and formed an unusual bond by playing the piano together through a wall.

Giorgio Lo Porto is an Italian living in London, England. While he’s never met his neighbor, he knows his new neighbor is a pianist.

His curiosity sets off a series of online videos recording their growing friendship.

Lo Porto then says that he’s left a note telling his neighbor that he loved his music and included a request: Could you play “My Heart Will Go On?” As music starts playing in the background, he posts “I guess it’s a yes.”

In the next video, not only does Lo Porto play the piano, he’s also invited his neighbor to a duet (二重奏). Although he hasn’t played for a while, it appears that his relationship with his neighbor lights up his lost passion for the instrument (乐器).

In another video, Lo Porto begins playing “River Flows Through You,” and stops. At the very moment, his neighbor picks up where he left off.

And just like that, the two started a weekly duet “meet up,” as they played back and forth through the wall.

With every note, Lo Porto’s curiosity about his neighbor’s identity (身份) increased, until one day he took the leap to meet him.

With much expectation and thousands of fascinated online users, Lo Porto revealed (透漏) that he finally met his melodic neighbor.

“Well, today I have met my neighbor. It was better than expected. His name is Emil...” Lo Porto posted.

It turns out that Emil is a 87-year-old native of Poland who recently lost his wife to COVID. He was in between homes as he waited for his house to be sold.

As Lo Porto explained, Emil played the piano at 2 PM every weekend “because his wife loved it.” Playing it “keeps him closer to his wife and away from the painful reminder” of her absence. Lo Porto promised Emil that he would continue their duets till he moved out.

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:

After that, they kept in touch by phone.

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Paragraph 2:

However, bad news came.

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8 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

The first time I invited a good friend not just over to but into my house, post-vaccination, without masks, I couldn’t even wait until she walked up to my door —I ran outside to greet her, and we hugged each other in the driveway. We both held on tight, as we took turns exclaiming how good it was to see each other. We     1    (not hang) out in person since January 2020, and of course I was looking forward to talking, sharing a meal, catching up on all her news—but somehow I felt that     2     any of that happened, I would also get to hug her. It was my first hug from a friend in more than a year, and a reminder of just how     3     (comfort) a good hug can be.

I’ve been a huger since middle school, when my friends and I     4     embrace between classes in the hall as though we hadn’t just seen one another the day before. In high school, I volunteered at a Girl Scouts camp every summer, and at the end of each session, many of our campers would seek us out     5     (say) goodbye. My fellow counselors and I would typically offer     6     a choice: Hug, handshake or high five? Most of the kids would choose a hug. But there were always at least a few     7     would opt for a handshake, at times delivered so solemnly that I felt like we were going into business together, or a high five, some slapping so hard that my hand     8     (hurt). I always appreciated this ritual, especially the individual ask, for the simple reason     9     it allowed me to think about and honor each camper’s wishes. As I venture out from my pandemic bubble, I hope to bring the same kind of intentionality to every much     10     (anticipate) reunion.

9 . 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 shut my lunch bag quickly as I saw what was in it.

The strong familiar smell of garlic(大蒜)and onion brought back some memories of middle school lunch times. That day, when I opened my lunch bag with Chinese fried tofu in it, the boys and girls shouted, held their noses and ran away. I went red in the face. So for the rest of middle school, I insisted having “normal” food for lunch like ham and cheese sandwiches instead.

This morning, before Mom rushed out for work, she simply spared some of her lunch in my lunch bag. It was not Mom’s fault(过错). As a busy single mother, she always gives me her best .Every time I invite my friends home, the Chinese spring rolls and rice puddings Mom makes always amaze them and fill their stomachs.

What would happen today? I felt nervous and restless.

I was at a loss when Mary and Tommy, my best friends in high school, came over and shared the same lunch table. My friends happily pushed their lunch bags in front, inviting me to share mine. Hesitantly, I did.

注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为80左右;
2.续写部分的开头已为你写好。
I had expected them to stand up and hold their noses, but it was not the truth.
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10 . 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。临近春节，你打算送给你的英国朋友Jim一件具有中国特色的春节礼物。请给他写封信，内容包括：
1. 春节祝福；
2. 礼物介绍；
3. 选择该礼物的原因。