Hey, I'll tell you a bad-news story. My name is Arthur Hankins. The first eight years of my life were perfect-until my parents told me some terrible news.

Let me tell you about a typical perfect day. Every morning my mom wakes me up. When I go downstairs, the unmistakable smell reaches my nose, making my mouth water. Dad makes these really delicious animal-shaped pancakes. During the drive to school, we sing along loudly to my favorite music. After school, Dad and I play football around until it's time for dinner. Then we eat and tell each other stories about our day.

Well, it's about time I tell you about the bad news. It's awful. My life will never be the same. A few months ago, my parents told me that soon I'm going to have a little sister. Ugh!

Now can you see why I'm so upset? This is going to ruin everything! For eight years, I have been the focus of my family. My friend Jeff got a baby sister last year. His dad and mom never have time to play with him anymore. They are always busy feeding the baby.

The most terrible thing is that my bedroom won't be mine anymore. My baby sister will share it with me.

I told Mom that I don't want a baby sister. But it didn't work. My parents believed that____________________. Today Mom and Dad are coming home from the hospital with my new sister. I will just tell them to return her again.

Well, here they are. Dad is carrying a pink blanket. Is the baby inside there? Before I say anything, Dad is putting the baby in my arms. And then the most amazing thing happens. My baby sister grabs my finger, and she won't let it go! I think she realizes that I am her big brother, and she likes me already. Maybe having a little sister won't be so bad.

1.Was Arthur happy with his life before his parents told him the news?

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2.Who makes breakfast for Arthur every morning?

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3.What was the news for Arthur?

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4.Two things Arthur doesn't want to share are __________________________________

5.Fill in the blank in the passage logically（有逻辑地）.

My parents believed that______________________________________________.

6.Does Arthur change his attitude to his baby sister in the end？Why or why not？

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Write at least 60 words about the topic “My ways to deal with pressure”（以“我应对压力的方法”为题写一篇不少于60个词的信，标点符号不占格。）Youth Post 上的专栏正对初三学生的压力问题展开讨论，假设你是Charlie，给编辑写一封信，谈谈你的压力并辅以例子你是如何面对的。

（注意：短文中不得出现考生的姓名、校名及其他相关信息，否则不予评分。）

Dear Sir or Madam，

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Yours,

Charlie

The trees are covered ______ beautiful leaves.

A.by B.for C.with D.in

Let's ______ the picture on the wall.

A.put on B.put up C.put out D.put away

I saw some policemen passed ______ just now.

A.past B.on C.by D.away

I found a ten?yuan note ______ on the ground on my way home.

A.lie B.lay C.laid D.lying

Don't talk in a high ______.They are having a meeting.

A.sound B.noise

C.noisy D.voice

My grandpa used to make a ______ by selling vegetables and fruits.

A.live B.life C.living D.lives

Luo Shengjiao ______ the river to save the drowning(溺水) child.

A.dived into B.dived off C.dived for D.ran into

You should have the courage to admit your mistakes ______ your mother.

A.with B.for C.on D.to