1 . I woke to the sound of birds outside my window and lay in bed, going over the busy day ahead of me. Finally, I got up and attempted to switch on the light — nothing happened. I checked my phone. No Wi-Fi, no data. With our unstable cell service, there was no way of knowing if we had received alerts fbr a power failure. I grabbed a sweater, went downstairs, found a flashlight and a match to light the gas stove, and then boiled water to brew coffee. Outside the window, the falling snow obscured (遮蔽) the sunrise. Deep piles of snow covered the road.

My work meetings and deadlines, my sons’ classes and tests, my husband’s plans — everything would have to wait. Why does this happen today of all days?“ I asked. Thankfully, the wood stove was still going strong. I took a deep breath. I supposed we had everything we needed.

The house was quiet as I sipped my coffee and cuddled (搂抱) our dog. One by one, my husband and sons came downstairs and complained about the turn the day had taken.

I opened the curtains to let light in. We gathered around the table and had cereal. After breakfast, my husband played a game of solitaire. Then my sons joined him in building a house of cards that reached three levels until our cat jumped up to investigate and knocked it down. We played a round of Scrabble and had my favorite snow day lunch: grilled cheese and tomato soup.

Then we took a long walk in the woods behind our house, walking along the stream. We spotted deer tracks and played in the snow that was coming down in big fluffy flakes. When we returned, all the clocks in the house were blinking. I started to make dinner, happy to have things back to normal — even better than normal.

It was a day that began without electricity, cut off from the rest of the world, and ended with hot chocolate and power restored. We were recharged by the unexpected gift of a day together.

1. What did the author find when she woke up?

A．Heavy snow trapped the family in the house.

B．The electricity supply had been cut off.

C．It was still early for breakfast.

D．Her phone wouldn’t be turned on.

2. What was the direct impact of the power cut on the author’s family?

A．Their arrangements were upset.

B．They had to serve themselves with simple meals.

C．The family encountered a shortage of supplies.

D．Everyone was angry about this unexpected event.

3. Why did the author describe their family activities on that day?

A．To pave the way for her insight.

B．To present the daily life of the family.

C．To show the close family relationship.

D．To create a lighthearted atmosphere.

4. What did that day mean to the author?

A．It was a temporary disaster.

B．It was a day full of exciting adventures.

C．It was a lovely day of family togetherness.

D．It was a rare moment of leisure and freedom.

2 . Family meals are important and connect family members.    1    There is no need to worry about going to school, work and more.

Studies have shown family mealtime increases positive social skills, school engagement and decreases the frequency of negative behaviors.    2     Trying new food or not restricting on food is encouraged. Children who engage in family mealtime are less likely to have eating disorders. In addition, those who share frequent family meals are more likely to eat a larger number of fruits and vegetables and be less picky about food.

    3    For example, we need to consider the budget, the time for meal preparation, the availability of recommended foods or supplements(补充物品)at a typical grocery store.    4    Members may have various cultural or dietary preferences. In view of this, we should make sure that the eating plan offered nutritional value for different calorie and nutritional needs-for people of different ages, different activity levels and health conditions.

Healthy eating should be a family affair, and some recommended diets will help you reach that goal by highlighting eating plans that are safe, flexible and nutritious for everyone at the table. In addition, the foods in the diets can be purchased fresh, canned or frozen.    5    

A．They prefer junk food like hamburgers, fried chicken.

B．A team of health experts think family meals are difficult.

C．They can get people to relax and make their relationship closer.

D．It also offers an opportunity to set healthy eating habits for kids.

E．Thus, It is convenient and easy for families to have family meals.

F．We also considered how adaptable this diet would be for a whole family.

G．We should have a balanced diet and pay attention to what we have every day.

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。

Mother had just taken her temperature—and it was over 38℃.

It was right after lunch. The older children were at school, and the baby was sleeping. There was no reason why Mother could not go to bed. But first she had a few things to do: prepare the bean and beef for dinner, leave a note for the cleaners, do the washing and carry out the rubbish.

At last, she sank (瘫倒) into... bed. Ah-h-h-h-! Her aching legs enjoyed comfort from the cool sheets. Her burning eyes closed. She was asleep!

Then, suddenly, the children threw open the front door as they burst home from school. “Mum! Mum! Where ARE you?” Mother tried to answer but their cries rose over her weak calls. Soon they found her—in bed. “Didn’t you even get up yet?” cried the younger girl. “How am I going to get to Bills?” asked the boy. “What about dinner? We’ve got to eat,” said the older girl.

Mother understood. She knew that the children weren’t used to a mother in bed. “I’m sick,” she said. “I can’t do anything. I’ll just have to leave it all to you. Cook the potatoes… take care of the baby... set the table.”

The children stormed out like soldiers going into battle. For a time Mother was left to the quiet of her room and the ache in her head.

Then Father arrived home. He stepped into the bedroom and reached for her hand. He looked tired. Mother started worrying about him. “It’s nothing, darling,” she said. “I can get up and do dinner and…”

Father shook his head, “The kids and I will take over. We’ll get along fine without you.”

注意：
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2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
(请在答题卡作答上，此处作答无效)

Mother lay still in the quiet room, listening for family sounds.

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Suddenly, the children appeared with sweet smiles, proud of what they brought.

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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。

Shoveling the snow had always been the best part about winter. Not that I thought it was fun, but my dad’s reaction to a clean driveway kept me going. He hated shoveling snow more than anything. So, I took it upon myself at eight years old to do it for him. Every time I saw snow fall from the sky, I knew the universe was ready to put me to work.

I would run and put on my jacket, snow boots to prepare myself for the work ahead. But every single time, before I went outside, I would stop by my older sister’s room to see if she wanted to help me. I knew she would say no, but I always asked anyway.

One day there was a lot of snow, and there was no way I would be able to clean it all up myself. It was getting dark, and I hated the thought of my dad having to shovel the snow after a long day of work. So I did the routine and knocked on my sister’s door. As I expected, she gave me the same old “no”. Annoyed, I asked again. Without saying anything further, she got up, pushed me out of the room and slammed (平地关上) the door in my face.

I stood there silently for a second. Then, I turned around, went out of the house, and set out in the cold to tackle the enemy that lay in my driveway. But I couldn’t calm down. I was really angry that she would leave me to battle this alone. All I wanted was some help. The more I remembered every “no” she had ever said to me, the angrier I became.

I fought tirelessly, my short arms swinging from side to side while the wind cut against my cheeks. After one long hour, I was not even halfway done. Looking at the victorious snow, I thought of Dad’s disappointment.

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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Feeling bitter and desperate, I couldn’t stop my tears.

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My sister and I went outside.

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5 . The other day a big, ugly, black bat found its way to my bathroom. I am what is known as “the man of the house”, so it was my_________, in fact my manly duty, to rid the house of the_________creature.

Being a man does not_________the fact that I am extremely_________of bats. All men, I think, sometimes have had that feeling of being_________in some male role. Sometimes it is something as simple as having to_________that you know something about car engines when the car won’t start. But sometimes the trap is a (n)_________one. Many men prefer to be something different from what society_________men should be. What these men want is the_________to be what they want to be.

As I came towards the frightening bat, I__________what would happen if I had simply told my wife that I wouldn’t do it. But I couldn’t do that! I__________opened the window, carefully lifted a broom and swept the bat out of the__________.

My wife was__________and my son thought I was a__________. They asked me how I had got rid of the bat, I started to tell them—but then__________. A man doesn’t talk of such things.

1.

A．action

B．job

C．character

D．decision

2.

A．awful

B．lovely

C．magical

D．intelligent

3.

A．determine

B．prove

C．explain

D．change

4.

A．afraid

B．fond

C．tired

D．ashamed

5.

A．interested

B．trapped

C．involved

D．absorbed

6.

A．admit

B．expect

C．pretend

D．confirm

7.

A．difficult

B．accessible

C．small

D．visible

8.

A．forbids

B．thinks

C．predicts

D．refuses

9.

A．anxiety

B．promise

C．freedom

D．talent

10.

A．concluded

B．revealed

C．doubted

D．wondered

11.

A．eagerly

B．accidentally

C．slowly

D．violently

12.

A．car

B．engine

C．door

D．window

13.

A．pleased

B．shocked

C．embarrassed

D．amused

14.

A．friend

B．master

C．champion

D．hero

15.

A．escaped

B．stopped

C．continued

D．forgot