1 . 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。

Having held the interschool storytelling championship for the past two years, I was the shining star of my school. When it came to choosing the right candidate to participate in such competitions, I was always the first choice. Naturally, I was once again selected to represent my school in the approaching contest this year.

Upon hearing the fact that I was chosen again, my classmates and friends acknowledged that I would undoubtedly emerge as the champion again. Consequently, I became conceited. I was so proud that I neglected the importance of practicing for the contest.

A week before the contest, my teacher Ms. Sara asked,“Selena, would you like to stand in front of the class to rehearse for the contest ?” She had tutored me in the past two competitions and knew how important practice was .“Just imagine you are on the stage in the presence of the audience, ”she added .

“ I’m sorry, Ms. Sara, ” I replied .“I have a bit of a sore throat.”

This was usually the lie I would tell whenever my teacher requested me to practice in front of the class. I always found excuses to avoid doing it because I believed that I was the best and therefore the practice was unnecessary. On one occasion, I even told Mrs. Sara not to worry too much as I was well prepared for the contest. In fact, I did everything but practice my scrip. I only managed to glance briefly through the story the day before the contest. As the best storyteller among the students of the local secondary schools, I was too

vain to practice and expected everything to be fine.

The contest was being held in the local community hall. On the day of the contest, the hall was packed.

My school teachers and principal were there along with many of my classmates and schoolmates. I was the eighth contestant out of twenty in total. Those who spoke before me did extremely well. On seeing their
fascinating and outstanding performance, I began to lose confidence in myself. My palms sweated heavily and I started to feel nervous.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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Soon, it was my turn to talk.

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Finally, results were announced after the contest.

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2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker and her parents first move to the U.S.?

A．To live with their family.

B．To find good jobs.

C．To learn English.

2. What did the speaker want to be?

A．A market owner.

B．A doctor.

C．A teacher.

3. Where did the speaker go to college?

A．In Los Angeles.

B．In San Francisco.

C．In New York City.

4. How does the speech probably make the students feel?

A．Worried.

B．Encouraged.

C．Disappointed.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What day is it today?

A．Wednesday.

B．Thursday.

C．Friday.

2. What does the man hope to do this afternoon?

A．Watch a basketball game.

B．Go for a job interview.

C．Meet Yao Ming.

3. What will Yao Ming talk about?

A．Why it’s important to go to university.

B．What it’s like to be famous in the U.S..

C．How to start a successful basketball career.

4. How old was the woman when she first heard about Yao Ming?

A．Four years old.

B．Seven years old.

C．Eight years old.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the meal plan?

A．All first-year students must buy one	B．Only two meals a day are offered.
C．The price stay the same every term.

2. What does the woman say about the food?

A．It used to be better.

B．It is surprisingly awful.

C．It is actually pretty good.

5 . 你校高三年级最近举办了一次趣味运动会，给同学们减压。假定你是学校英语报记者，请写一篇短文，报道此次活动。内容包括：
1. 时间与地点：12月25日，学校操场；
2. 活动大致介绍。
注意：
(1)词数80左右；
(2)请适当加入细节，使行文连贯。
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6 . 假定你是李华。下周一至周三因故不能上外教Mr. Smith的英语课，需要向他请假，请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括:
1. 解释原因；
2. 请求同意；
3. 弥补措施。
注意:
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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