Jack puts on his backpack（背包）and walks out of school to catch his bus home. His backpack is full of books. "Hey, Jack！”Carl says, running up to him. "My dad's doing the park clean up this weekend. Could you help out?"

"Um." Jack knows he doesn't have time to help, but he hates（讨厌）to say no. "I guess I can."

Jack gets onto the bus. He is going to have to stay up late（熬夜）tonight to do his homework so he can help Carl in the morning.

"Jack," Jane says, sitting down next to him. "I have to walk Mrs. Green's dogs this weekend. Do you think you could help me?"

"Um...I guess I can."

"Great! "

Jack's backpack feels even heavier（更重了）as he walks into the house.

“Haul day?" his mother asks.

“Hard weekend. I have to finish my homework, help Carl with the park clean-up, and he help Jane walk Mrs. Green's dogs."

"You agree（同意）to too many things this weekend." his mother says.

"I know, but Carl and Jane are my friends. I can't say 'no' to them. What should I do? "

"I'm happy you want to help your friends, but you need to have time for your things, too."

Jack knows she is right. "Maybe I can tell Carl that I can only help for two hours in the morning. And I can help Jane walk dogs early in the morning, but not at lunchtime or in the evening. " Jack says. "Mom, do you think they'll be unhappy?"

"They're your friends. Tell them you, need time to finish your homework. They'll understand.（理解）. "

He calls Carl and Jane and tell them the truth（真相）. Then he turns to his mum. "They're fine with it. and they offer（提供）to help with my homework, too."

1.Jack's backpack feels even heavier because ___________

A.his mother doesn't like his friends B.his friends put some books in it

C.he puts too many books in it D.he has too many things to do

2.In his mothers eyes, Jack's problem is that ___________.

A.he has too many friends B.he doesn't know how to say 'no'

C.he cares about（关心）his friends too much D.he doesn't want to do his homework

3.The underlined sentence "They're fine with it" means ___________

A.They get ready for it. B.They don't get unhappy.

C.They can help each other. D.They are good at doing homework.

4.Jack gets to understand ___________.

A.friendship (友谊）isn't just saying "yes" B.only parents can help us

C.making friends is very boring D.making friends is very hard

阅读短文, 并按要求完成文后小题。

There are many ways for us to know about the weather. They're very easy. We can surf the the Internet（上网）to know the weather in 5 to 7 days using our phone. At home, we can also turn on the TV and watch the Weather Show. If you are driving, you can listen to the radio to get the weather report . Sometimes we can call at 121 for the weather. When it's cold, we need to wear warm clothes. When it's raining, we need raining- coats or umbrellas. When it's hot, we need a cool place and want a cold drink.

1.完成句子 It's very ___________ to know the weather report.

2.完成句子 There are _____________ ways for us to know the weather.

3.回答问题 How do you know the weather when you are driving?

4.找出并写出文章的主题句 ______________________________________________________.

5.将文中画线句子译成汉语。______________________________________________________.

根据短文内容及所给提示, 补全文中单词或用所给单词的正确形式填空。

December is the 1. (twelve) month of the year. C2. is on December 25. Children feel e3. on that day. Because they can get 4. lot of presents. Boxing Day is on Monday, December 26. It is a very important holiday in the U.K. Many people like to go s5. on that day.

仿照示例, 抄写下面一段材料。要求：材料完整，大小写正确，整齐美观。字体不限。

What will our lives be like in fifty years? A new report says it will be super exciting and cool, with people living underground, flying to school and eating bugs.

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B)连词成句

将所给词语连成句子, 标点已给出。

要求：符合语法, 语句通顺, 大小写正确, 词语不得重复使用。

1.is, Canada , Lucy, from

______________________________________________________?

2.singing, Tom, near, is, the lake

______________________________________________.

3.them, we, to, friendly, are

_______________________________________________.

4.for, me, you, thank, saving

_______________________________________________.

5.is, weather, the, how, in summer

____________________________________________________?

书面表达

没有无私的、自我牺牲的母爱的帮助, 孩子的心灵将是一片荒漠。我们要学会感恩, 学会回报。某英语网站举办以“My mother”为题的英语征文活动, 请你根据下列思维导图提供的信息, 写一篇短文, 介绍自己的母亲和你的亲情故事。

要求：(l)语句通顺, 表达正确；

(2)短文须包括全部要点，可适当发挥；

(3)不得出现真实的校名和人名。

(4)字数不少于60词。

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A young man entered the last interview of a company. “Did you get any scholarships(奖学金) in school? the director asked. “None,” the young man answered.

“Who _____ for your school fees?” the director asked. “My_____ did. When I was one year old, my father died,” the young man answered.

“Where did your mother work?” the director asked. “My mother ______clothes.” the young man said. The director looked at the young man’s hands. He had a pair of ______ hands. “Have you ever helped your mother wash the clothes before?” the director asked. “_____,” the young man answered. The director said, “ I have a request(要求). When you go back today, clean your mother’s _____ and see me tomorrow.”

John felt _____ but decided to do it. Thinking his _____ of getting the job was high, Hohn went away with a smile. When he went back, he said to his mother _____, “Let me clean your hands.” “____?” His mother felt strange but happy. The young man nodded and began to clean his mother’s hands slowly. His tears fell _____ he did that. It was the first time he had noticed that his mother’s hands were so wrinkled(皱巴巴的). He _____ it was this pair of hands that washed the clothes to help him pay the fees.

The next morning, the young man went to the director’s office. “I cleaned my mother’s hands, and I know that ______ my mother, there wouldn’t be the person I am today.” he said.

“This is what I am ____,” the director said. “I want a person who can _____ the help of others. You’ve got the job. Congratulations!”

1.A.paid B.cared C.looked D.waited

2.A.mother B.father C.uncle D.father

3.A.made B.sold C.washed D.folded

4.A.ugly B.skillful C.dirty D.smooth

5.A.Always B.Sometimes C.Usually D.Never

6.A.hands B.feet C.face D.arms

7.A.worried B.surprised C.excited D.relaxed

8.A.idea B.chance C.advice D.choice

9.A.angrily B.sadly C.happily D.humorously

10.A.Mine B.Yours C.His D.Hers

11.A.unless B.when C.if D.before

12.A.forgot B.hoped C.realized D.explained

13.A.for B.to C.by D.without

14.A.looking at B.looking after C.looking for D.looking through

15.A.be interested in B.be happy with C.be proud of D.be thankful to

History

◆He was bred(繁殖) as a hunting dog in the Northern mountains of Japan.

•◆He's chosen as the National Monument in Japan.

•◆The first Akita was brought to the United States in 1937.

Personality and behavior

◆He's very loyal, devoted, and affectionate with his human family.

◆He's good natured and carries himself with pride.

•◆He's a powerful dog with plenty of energy.

•◆He's aggressive(有攻击性的) with other dogs, especially dogs of the same sex.

•◆He has lots of courage.

•◆He hardly shows feelings around strangers.

◆He will carefully clean himself when he is dirty.

•◆He's highly alert but isn't a big barker.

◆He is very possessive of his food (children and other dogs should stay away from him while he's eating).

•◆His independent streak can make him unreliable off-leash.

•◆His frightening look makes him a good guard dog.

Training

◆He's not easy to train. You will need patience as he is slower than most to learn obedience(顺从) commands.

1.When do you need to keep away from the dog Akita?

A.When he is sleeping. B.When he is taking care of its baby.

C.When he is eating. D.When he is cleaning himself.

2.Which country is especially proud of the dog Akita?

A.the United States B.Japan C.Ireland D.Finland

3.What do you need most when training the dog?

A.Courage B.Carefulness C.Power D.Patience

Dwight Morrow was a famous banker and diplomat(外交官) of America in the 20th century.

Once, Morrow travelled in Rugby, England. During this period, he left the station nearby. While walking on and on, he got lost. So he asked a local boy of the way. The boy told him, “Turn right from here until a grocery store, and then turn left from there. Go straight on and you will find a place with a four-street intersection(十字路口)...” With that, the boy thought for a while and went on saying, “When you get there, you are not far from the station. Then you’d better ask someone else. But even if I tell you now, you may not remember.”

According to the boy’s guide, Morrow got to the four-street intersection pretty soon, and then asked a passerby there and quickly turned back to the station in no time.

This was a minor matter, but it had great influence on Morrow. Morrow realized that each person’s ability is limited and many problems can not be worked out in one day.

1.Who helped Morrow finally get to the destination?

A.he himself B.the boy C.a passerby D.the boy and a passerby

2.Why did the boy say “Even if I tell you now, you may not remember.”?

A.Because he wanted to tell Morrow that Morrow was not smart enough.

B.Because he thought it was too difficult to remember at a time.

C.Because he wanted to play a trick on Morrow.

D.Because he wanted to hide the fact that he himself didn’t know the way.

3.What influence might the experience have on Morrow?

A.A friend in need is a friend indeed.

B.Success is always hard to get.

C.People must act step by step and get to the destination(目的地) gradually.

D.We should always believe ourselves.

4.What is the best title of this passage?

A.Give thanks, get thanks B.Never ever give up

C.Don’t count on asking the way only once D.Everything happens for the best

In his book The Five Love Languages, Gary Chapman explains that we give and receive love in five ways. Each way is a “love language”. When two people speak different love languages, they can be unhappy because they don’t understand each other. To form strong relationships, we need to understand how we express love and how people we love express their love, too. So, what are the five love languages?

1. Words of affirmation This love language uses words to show love. “I love you”, “You look good in that dress”, “You can always make me laugh”...

2. Quality time It means giving someone our full attention. Not watching TV together, but talking and listening to each other. Or just going out for a walk together.

3. Receiving gifts A present tells us: “He (or she) is thinking about me.” The gift does not have to be expensive, perhaps their favorite chocolate or a beautiful leaf you found.

4. Acts of service “________A__________” People speaking this love language do things for you, for example: helping you with the heavy work, getting you a cup of hot tea, singing a song to relax you, etc.

5. Physical touch Patting shoulders, holding hands, hugs...without these, people who speak a “physical touch language” will feel unloved.

We all are loved, but sometimes we just don’t know it. That’s because we don’t understand other people’s love languages. But it’s good to start with yourself. Do you know your own love language?

1.What should you do to feel yourself loved according to the passage?

A.Give others more help B.Send others more gifts

C.Know others’ love languages D.Hold hands with more people

2.You can express your love to someone by doing the following things EXCEPT ________.

A.You send your best friend a birthday card made by yourself with your best wishes.

B.You kiss your mom when you go back home from school.

C.You listen to your grandpa telling the same old story again and again.

D.You tell your friend that she doesn’t look good in that shirt.

3.What are “words of affirmation” like?

A.They are encouraging and positive. B.They are disappointing and negative.

C.They are exciting and surprising. D.They are meaningless and heartless.

4.What can be put in ____A______ ?

A.Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.

B.Where there is a will, there is a way.

C.Actions speak louder than words.

D.Practice makes perfect.