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The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.

Cathy suffered some terrible _________ in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she _________ became healthy.

Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to _________out local swim team. She practiced hard and finally _________ it. The team practice, _________ was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly _________ her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to _________ her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swimsuit _________ to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to_________ and insisted she go .

From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t _________ a single practice. She had a_________ intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten—year—old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this _________ human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of _________of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a _________ ---ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying.

Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to _________ her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach _________ , “The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued, “Cathy has inspired us with her _________ and enthusiasm. _________ skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset(财富)one can hold is the heart.”

It was the greatest _________ of my daughter’s life. With all she hade been _________ in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph(成功).

1.A. failure B. pressure C. loss D. illness

2.A. usually B. finally C. firstly D. frequently

3.A. improve B. train C. join D. contact

4.A. increased B. found C. created D. made

5.A. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. instead

6.A. use B. survive C. save D. waste

7.A. pull B. tell C. hide D. fire

8.A. afraid B. nervous C. ready D. free

9.A. take off B. set off C. give up D.show up

10.A. attend B. miss C. ban D. Start

11.A. rich B. weak C. firm D. kind

12.A. trusted B. determined C. experienced D. embarrassed

13.A. frustration B. delight C. excitement D. surprise

14.A. beginner B. learner C. partner D. winner

15.A. cheer on B. compete with C. respond to D. run after

16.A. admitting B. explaining C. announcing D. whispering

17.A. humor B. will C. honesty D. wisdom

18.A. Although B. Since C. Once D. Because

19.A. discovery B. choice C. influence D. moment

20.A. through B. under C. across D. around

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Two old homeless were sitting on a busy street corner of a big city.They watched ____________ as a lot of people walked by without looking at them.Sometimes, a kind-hearted woman or a small child would _____________ a few coins in the hats in front of them.

Today was not a ____________ day for begging.The men were able to ___________ enough for a big meal.As it was getting dark, they started to ____________ their things.

Just as they were getting ready to leave, they ____________ a man walking toward them.He was a ___________ man — they could tell that from his fine clothes.The first beggar said to the second with _____________, “He’s coming our way!” The man stopped, ____________ into his pocket and took something out.What looked like a piece of hard ___________, wrapped (包裹) in white paper, hit each of their waiting hats.The rich man turned and _____________ his way.

“He could have easily left us a few ___________ or a bill, but he laughed at us with a piece of rock candy,” said the first beggar.He looked at the offering ____________.“There’s no way we can___________ this — we have no teeth.” With these words, he picked up the thing and threw it away.Then he collected his things and _____________.

The second beggar wanted to do the same, ___________ a second thought made him change his _____________.“I haven’t had anything like this for ages,” he thought.“How ____________ of that man to offer me something so sweet!” With that, he opened the white paper.To his ___________, there was no hard rock candy inside.____________, a shiny white pearl (珍珠) worth thousands of dollars fell into his hand.

1.A.helplessly B.happily C.uselessly D.quickly

2.A.steal B.lose C.drop D.send

3.A.cloudy B.bad C.rainy D.cold

4.A.collect B.pick C.buy D.find

5.A.carry B.hide C.place D.pack

6.A.felt B.heard C.noticed D.believed

7.A.kind B.strong C.tall D.rich

8.A.worry B.excitement C.fear D.politeness

9.A.turned B.looked C.went D.reached

10.A.candy B.cake C.rock D.bread

11.A.forgot B.changed C.missed D.continued

12.A.books B.coins C.sweets D.flowers

13.A.angrily B.proudly C.nervously D.quietly

14.A.smell B.eat C.like D.put

15.A.slept B.sat C.left D.cried

16.A.if B.although C.after D.but

17.A.habit B.way C.mind D.rule

18.A.nice B.funny C.clever D.strange

19.A.interest B.sadness C.surprise D.pity

20.A.Besides B.Instead C.However D.Again

Australia’s koalas could die out within 30 years unless immediate action is taken to stop the losing in population, according to researchers. They say development, climate change and bushfires have all combined to reduce the number of wild koalas sharply.

The Australian Koala Foundation said a recent survey showed the population could have dropped by more than half in the past six years. The number of koalas was once estimated to be more than 100,000, but now is as few as 43,000.

The foundation collected field data from 1,800 sites and 80,000 trees to calculate the numbers. In one area in northern Queensland estimated to have 20,000 koalas a decade ago, a team of eight people could not find a single animal in four days of searching.

The foundation said besides problems caused by cutting down forests, hotter and drier conditions because of global warming had reduced the nutritional value of their main food, eucalyptus (桉树) leaves, leading to poor nutrition for them. Koalas, which live in the forests in Australia’s east and south, are very picky about what types of the leaves they eat.

Foundation chief Deborah Tabart said: “The koalas are missing everywhere we look. It’s really no tree, no me. If you keep cutting down trees you don’t have any koalas.”She is hoping the new figures will persuade the government’s Threatened Species Steering Committee (TSSC) to list the koala as threatened. But committee chairman Bob Beeton said a decision was not likely recently and the koala’s status as one of the country’s favorite animals would not be a factor. “There’s a number of species which are attractive and people have special feelings towards them. We don’t consider that,” Mr Beeton said.

1.The writer gives the example of the area in northern Queensland in Paragraph 3 to show that _____.

A. the forests are being damaged heavily

B. the environment is being polluted seriously

C. koalas usually live in wild mountainous areas

D. the number of koalas is dropping quickly

2.Global warming is an important cause of koalas’ reduction because _____.

A. koalas can hardly stand the hot weather

B. the leaves koalas eat are losing nutritional value

C. koalas cannot get enough water to drink

D. the leaves koalas eat cannot grow in hotter and drier weather

3.According to Bob Beeton, _____.

A. the koala is one of his favorite animals

B. a decision will be made to protect koalas in the future

C. they needn’t pay special attention to koalas

D. koalas needn’t be protected at all

The other day I heard a few local musicians talking:

“I hate all the terrible pianos in this town. I hate that rubbish they play on the radio. They can’t even understand a bit of music.”

“I’m never playing in that club again. Too many drunks and nobody listens to us.”

But, one younger musician said, “There are a few clubs that book my band a few nights a month, and I’m trying to find other places to play. I’m also looking to book a few summer festivals this year.”

I’ve heard that you are the average of the five people whom you spend the most time with, or to put it another way, you are who your friends are.

Attitudes are important. Whether they’re positive or negative, they’re rubbing off on you. If you’re around people who complain about lack of work and about other musicians, or blame others, and you play the role of victim, chances are you will start to as well. So it’s time to take a look at the people you call “friends”.

This is an easy exercise: Make a list of the people who you hang out with, and simply stop spending time with the negative people on your list. Set a new standard for yourself and don’t become friends with people who fall below that standard.

Keep successful people around you and your own chances for success will be much better. Ask them how they do it. Ask if they will help you get the work you’re looking for, or maybe give you some advice to help you on your career path.

1.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A. A friend in need is a friend indeed

B. How to make friendship last for ever

C. You are who your friends are

D. Friends are the most important in one’s success

2.The underlined sentence “they’re rubbing off on you” in Paragraph 6 means ______.

A. they’ll push you ahead

B. they’ll influence you

C. they’ll cover your shortcomings

D. they’ll help you achieve your goal

3.The musicians’ words at the beginning are written mainly to show ______.

A. the musicians’ living conditions are quite poor

B. people have poor taste in music

C. people have different attitudes towards the same thing

D. young people have greater chances of succeeding

4.The passage is mainly written for ______.

A. musicians B. managers

C. negative people D. people wanting to succeed

In American schools there is something called Homecoming Day. Many high schools and colleges with a football team have a homecoming game. This can be the most important event of the year except graduation or commencement day(毕业典礼).Students plan Homecoming Day for many weeks in advance.

Several days before Homecoming,students start to decorate the school. There are signs to wish luck to the team,and many other signs to welcome all the graduates. Many people still come to Homecoming twenty or thirty years after their graduation.

The members of school clubs build booths(摊位) and sell lemonade(柠檬),apples and sandwiches. Some clubs help to welcome visitors.

During the day people like to look for teachers that they remember from long ago. Often they see old friends and they talk together about those happy years in school.

Everyone soon comes to watch the football game. When the game is half over,the band comes onto the field and plays school songs. Another important moment is when the Homecoming Queen or King appears. All the students vote a most popular student. It is a great honor to be chosen.

Homecoming is a happy day,but it is not perfect unless the football team wins the game. Even if the team loses,the students still enjoy Homecoming. Some stay at the school to dance,and others go to a party. For everyone it is a day worth remembering.

1.The most important event of the year in American high schools and colleges is ________.

A.Homecoming B.the football game

C. winning the game D. graduation.

2.When do students begin to arrange everything for Homecoming?

A..Many weeks before the day.

B. The day before Homecoming

C.When the guests arrive

D.In the days before Homecoming.

3.Which of the following is NOT done on Homecoming Day?

A.To see old friends.

B.To call on teachers they remember.

C.To go home to see their family

D.To watch the football game

4.Who can probably become Homecoming Queen or King?

A.The guest who is most popular with the students.

B.The student who is liked most by the others.

C.The student who is most liked by the guests.

D.The player who plays best in the football game.

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。

In the cold and plain living room, Matt is sitting in his chair. His eyes don’t shine anymore. He looks extremely old and weak. Today is his birthday, and he is by himself. The only thing that he has been doing all day is thinking about how sad and lonely his life is. As he was looking at some old pictures, he found one special with him and his friends from college. This picture brought back the days when he had friends and his life was full of happiness. Also, it brought him a sad memory. This memory happened forty years ago, during his last year of college.

Throughout college, Matt had a friend named Mark. Mark was tall and skinny. He wore thick glasses. He was shy, smart and responsible. Also, Mark didn’t have as many friends as Matt had. He considered Matt as his best friend. As good friends, they knew everything about each other, and they hung out. Also, they overcame many problems together. They were really good friends.

On his twenty-fourth birthday their life changed. On the night before his birthday, Mark called Matt, “Hi! Matt,” his voice sounded strange. He continued, “ I have an important project to work on. I’m having some problem with this. Maybe, you could come over and help me with it giving me some new ideas. Could you?” Matt asked, “What time?” Mark kept in silence for a minute, and then he said, “At 8 pm. Is it good for you?” Then Matt answered, “OK! See you later.” At that night, it was Matt’s birthday. So, he didn’t want to spend his birthday helping Mark with his project. Matt went to a club with some other guys.

The next morning, Matt noticed that Mark was acting differently. When he went to talk to Mark, Mark ignored him completely. He left the classroom without saying one word. As Mark was walking away, Matt said in an angry voice, “You are selfish. You are just thinking about yourself. I was having fun on my birthday. Why can’t you understand it?”

注意:

1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;

2. 应使用5个以上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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While he was saying it, Mallory, one of his classmates and friend, stood up and started to say, ...

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