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。

I was never “that girl” — the one who had charming appearance, and who enjoyed a colorful social life. I was another girl entirely, one who was considered “nice girls”, and the top student in class. Not that I didn’t care about friends or fun, I just didn’t think it was worth putting lots of time and effort into changing how I looked, how I acted, even as I started high school.

Marissa was “that girl” — fun to be around, good to know. We are different, but our friendship began the first time we met at an exciting soccer match, on the second day of freshmen year. The excitement of the game and our shared interest in soccer connected us, I was deeply impressed with her enthusiasm, while she admired my calm. Our conversations went smoothly, and our relationship quickly turned into a close bond.

However, as the school year progressed, Marissa’s outgoing personality began to conflict with my reserved nature. She stood out in social situations, constantly asking me to attend parties and social events. While I appreciated her efforts to include me, I felt awkward and uncomfortable to be forced into unfamiliar surroundings. Our once harmonious friendship started to crack, I tried to turn down her invitations, but in vain.

One evening, Marissa persuaded me to attend a large party at a classmate’s house. Surrounded by loud music and strange faces, I felt uneasy and upset. Marissa was the queen of the party, leaving me feeling extremely lonely. Her personality attracted others to her, creating a barrier between us.

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1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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At that moment, I realized the growing divide between us.

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Since then, we worked together to find a balance of our personalities.

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2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What causes the girl to have trouble making friends?

A．Lack of social skills.

B．Difference in interests.

C．Unpopularity with other kids.

2. What do we know about the girl’s family?

A．They enjoy a quiet life.

B．They prefer a social lifestyle.

C．They have a strict daily routine.

3. How does the girl feel about her lifestyle?

A．Comfortable.

B．Upset.

C．Lonely.

4. What kind of friends does the girl want?

A．Those who are easy-going.

B．Those who are hard-working.

C．Those who share similar hobbies.

6 . My parents and teachers-even some of my friends—think I’m quiet and shy, really smart but not very cool. In fact, that’s who I am when I am with them, but not who I really am. The real me comes out when I’m around guys who are more like me-like Tom Henderson and Graham Barry. I met Tom and Graham at a Young Scientist contest last y car. The three of us were among the five finalists. As soon as we met, we really hit it off.

As we talked about the conference, we discovered that all three of us were interested in space debris mitigation, which is the study of the prevention of space garbage damaging satellites and the new space station. It was great to meet other people my age who actually knew what I was talking about. When I talk about “space garbage,” most of the kids at my school just say, “Oh, you mean like asteroid-type (小行星之类的) things? I played a videogame about that once.”

Luckily, we met each other on the first day of the conference, so we were able to spend a lot of time together for the entire three days. We talked about everything from the best schools to go to, what degrees to get, and even the names of the best people in each field. We want to study with the pioneers. Both Tom and I want to study with Dr. Claude Phipps, the inventor of a project that developed a laser (光) that knocks down space garbage before it does any damage to expensive space vehicles. Graham wants to study under Didier Patrick Queloz, the physics Nobel winner from the University of Cambridge.

Even though the three of us don’t get a chance to see each other very often, we’re still the best of friends. We call each other a couple of times a month. I always feel happy when I talk with Tom and Graham. It’s like the other person in me wakes up. With them, I’m my “real shade.”

1. What does the underlined phrase “hit it off” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Competed seriously.	B．Prepared fully.
C．Got on well.	D．Stood out fast.

2. What might the author feel when he talks about space garbage with his classmates?

A．Concerned.

B．Confused.

C．Disappointed.

D．Surprised.

3. What can be learned about Claude Phipps?

A．He is a Nobel Prizewinner in physics.

B．He finds some asteroid-type things.

C．He reduces the price of space vehicles.

D．He contributes to dealing with space garbage.

4. What message does the author most want to give us?

A．A friend is a second self.

B．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

C．A friend to all is a friend to none.

D．A friend is easier lost than found.

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。

“Let’s welcome the new arrival!” said Mrs. White. When Kevin went straight to the blackboard, he overheard his new classmates’ comments. “Look at his shabby and wrinkled sneakers!” He felt his face flushed (脸红). “My name is Ke … vin!” The whole class burst out laughing except one boy in red.

At the thought of the sharp remarks, Kevin felt depressed. All the heartbroken memories crowding in, he was about to sob when he felt a gentle pat on his back. “Hey, my name is Mike,” he said and shook hands with Kevin. Kevin’s face lit up immediately. Soon the two boys became good friends. They found they had a lot in common — both of them liked soccer. From then on, they played soccer every afternoon after school. Unable to afford a ball, Mike made a ball out of old socks bound together with plastic tape.

The sun was shining and the ball was spinning across the grass as the two friends laughed and shouted with joy. Suddenly, the ball stopped when a new sneaker pinned it to the ground. It was Steven. “A stupid ball,” Steven said scornfully (轻蔑地).

The next morning, Kevin received an envelope from his uncle, in which there was a 100-dollar bill. He bought a pair of brand-new shoes and a new soccer ball. The next day, Steven invited Kevin to play soccer on the playground. When Kevin saw Mike sitting on the old bench waiting for him, he hugged his new soccer ball to the chest and ignored his friend. Mike sat there silently, tears rolling down his cheeks.

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1. 续写的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。

One day as Kevin walked past the old bench, he saw the home-made ball under it with a note.

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Holding the home-made ball, Kevin sat on the bench and waited.

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8 . Making friends as an adult can be tough, but it isn’t impossible.     1    

According to psychologist and friendship expert Dr Marisa G Franco, there is a necessary element for starting a friendship: continuous unplanned interactions (being in the same place and the same time, again and again). When we’re younger and at school or university, this is much easier as we’re automatically placed within a wide network of people who are all going through the same thing.     2     Unless we make the effort to put ourselves in situations where we’ll be among others, we probably won’t meet anyone new. So, your first step should be going to places where you can meet people.

    3     You also have to make the effort to engage with them. Introduce yourself and try to strike up a conversation.     4     This is fine: just keep at it until you find someone that you click with. Interestingly, a study by Cornell University found that most people underestimate how much people like them when they meet new people. So even if you feel a bit awkward, chances are that other people won’t see you in this way.

Once you’ve built up a friendly connection with someone, you need to give that relationship time to develop. Keep showing up and be intentional about the effort you put in with that person, while having enough confidence in the relationship to not be too demanding of them.     5    

A．Friends, like books, should be few but good.

B．Sometimes it will go well, sometimes it won’t.

C．But as we get older, we have less time to just hang out.

D．It’s not enough to just be in the room with these folks, though.

E．Nevertheless, making friends with right people is full of benefits.

F．Unfortunately, though, there’s no way around the time and effort it takes.

G．Over time, your shared experiences will bring the two of you closer together.

9 . Conflict (矛盾) is unavoidable in a friendship, but knowing how to deal with it can make a difference. Here are some tips that may help you.

★Always choose comfortable spaces to have difficult conversations in.

    1     Therefore, meeting your friend in person to discuss a problem is the best way, with a phone call being the other option to consider if you can’t meet him/her in person.     2     A café, for example, is a good choice.

★Try to see things from your friend’s point of view.

When someone, or something, has made you unhappy, it can be easy to see things completely from your point of view.     3     When you talk to your friend, keep an open mind, and see the situation from his or her side. Avoid statement that begin with “You did” or “You said.”     4     Besides, make sure you are focused on the current (当前的) conflict. Bringing up past conflicts or feelings will only make the situation worse.

★    5    

If you can’t solve the problem and it continues to make you feel bad, it might be time to give up your friendship. This can be really difficult but cutting someone who is making you unhappy off might be a good thing in the end for both you and your friend.

A．Convey your honest feelings.

B．But this is unhelpful during disagreements.

C．Decide whether you need to end the friendship.

D．Communicate with “feeling statements” such as “I feel…”.

E．Once your conflict is solved, move forward with your friend.

F．Texting someone is likely to be an invitation to misunderstanding.

G．Make sure you find somewhere to meet where you both feel comfortable.