[题目]“ many people say that life is the art of living, I believe that life is the art of draw——青夏教育精英家教网—

【题目】“________ many people say that life is the art of living, I believe that life is the art of drawing without an eraser,” said Christine, CEO of the Greater China division from a bank in Singapore.

A. Once B. Since C. While D. If

【题目】语法填空
I lost my last debate in the recent National High School Academic Debate & Speech Tournament held in Shanghai. But instead of focusing on my (fail), I stopped to reflect on my experiences in the past few years a debater.
In general, preparing for new debate topics usually (include) brainstorming arguments, researching a resolution（解决）, and doing debate practice. So if you spot a debating group, you might see us sitting together after school, or even all day at weekends, discussing arguments and researching evidence. You might also notice us arguing (fierce) anywhere we can.
Not only are they supportive, but my debate friends also have similar passions and interests to mine. As we discuss debate topics, my fellow debaters and I can talk about anything, from best way of rehabilitating（改造）criminals to the negative points of free immigration policies. However, our discussions are more than just a way (practice) our debating skills. In my mind, they're helping us to become calm and consider (win) and solving real problems as well.
To me, the debating community is a great placepeople help each other not only because they're interested in a higher cause, but because they care about how people from different (background) can lead better lives. I'm grateful to each of my debate friends and every single minute we get to spend together. Indeed, my high school life would be incomplete without them. So even though I (defeat) in my last debate, I'm still thankful for being part of my wonderful debate family.

【题目】I enjoy color, whether it’s my clean clothes or the shining light of my alarm clock. Like some great ______ of winning an award, I stare at my closet, my source of ______. “Okay, school-bus yellow is darker than lemon yellow,” I tell myself as I ______ rearrange my colorful clothes. As I look at my shirt selection, I feel proud of the colors and expressions,______, you see, my everyday life is ______, gray and full of stress.______ the bus at 6:35 and helping my mom cook, budget and ______ every cent—these are the realities of life. It’s not ______, but it’s difficult for a child.

Looking at my closet, which is in fact a ______ of my happy and active personality, one would notice that I own ______ black shirts. That would be boring— the opposite of everything I represent. I need a positive attitude; I need inspiration; I need ______. White, red and green clothes are smiling at me every day. Each color ______ my message.

Though I am not afraid to wear anything, I do have a ______ shirt that totally represents who I am: a light green T-shirt with strips (条纹). It is not fashionable but it’s ______ worn. The T-shirt is bright and sunny. I love noticeable color; I love to ______. I wear whatever I like. It is not just making a pleasant, wonderful work of art for the eye or getting the colors just ______. It is an emotional longing, a joyful enthusiasm and a constant ______.

Color is not just color; it’s the fuel that ______ my bones. I don’t want to be black and white. I want to be very noticeable; I want to ______. I want to be the colors that ___the world.

【1】A. expression B. achievement C. congratulation D. reorganization

【2】A. pride B. attack C. surprise D. freedom

【3】A. carelessly B. formally C. carefully D. wildly

【4】A. if B. because C. before D. whether

【5】A. attractive B. bright C. colorful D. colorless

【6】A. Catching B. Missing C. Watching D. Choosing

【7】A. spend B. waste C. make D. save

【8】A. normal B. unfair C. lucky D. curious

【9】A. test B. search C. reflection D. realization

【10】A. few B. many C. enough D. some

【11】A. rest B. interest C. scenery D. energy

【12】A. turns to B. contributes to C. lies to D. belongs to

【13】A. magical B. similar C. favorite D. simple

【14】A. frequently B. hardly C. never D. forever

【15】A. keep back B. turn around C. lie down D. stand out

【16】A. wrong B. right C. funny D. happy

【17】A. addition B. balance C. lifestyle D. custom

【18】A. burns B. kills C. washes D. brushes

【19】A. appear B. hide C. break D. shine

【20】A. limit B. light C. measure D. seek

【题目】

【1】This incident has received great interest ______ reports of strange lights in the sky and of alien visits around the time the boy disappeared.

【2】Mr foster was working that night on his road construction job, and was not home when these events ______.

【3】When asked about the possibility that Justin was taken by aliens, Detective Sam Peterson,_______________, told journalists, ‘Sometimes people make up such amazing stories.’

【4】So，while we have not dismissed the idea, we are _____________________ other possibilities as well.

【5】On sports day，the classes could play against each other. We could offer awards to the winning team and the most ______ players.

【6】Large tracks have also been discovered which some people say _____________ the Wild Man.

【7】Mistakes can be enormously ______________, but when you try to get others to pay for your mistakes, then you deprive yourself of the opportunity to learn from them.

【8】Since we’ll be walking for almost two weeks, I’ll need to buy a large backpack ____________ to carry my supplies of food and water.

【9】_______________________, and many people feel sick as the atmosphere gets thinner, so Colin and I will make sure that we get plenty of rest.

【10】Since my last letter to you, I have had a little _______________________ of my own.

【题目】阅读理解
A day in the life of 18-year-old David Lanster is full if typical teenage stuff: school, baseball practice and homework. And then he starts cooking. “Some nights I'm up until 1:00 a.m. making pies, or even later if we're cooking beef,” said the student at Ransom Everglades High School in Florida, US.
For the past year, Lanster and Kelly Moran, his classmate, have been hosting fancy dinner parties at Lanster's parents' home. Their meals have 17 courses and are all made by them. Their guests used to give them gifts to thank them until the pair decided to do something nice for charity（慈善）. “We got some really great Miami Heat tickets, a nice watch, and many kitchen gadgets（小器具）,” Lanster said. “But we wanted to make this something positive for people other than us.”
Lanster and Moran focused on Common Threads, a charity that aims to teach kids in poor communities to cook and make healthy eating choices. The young cooks ask their guests to give however much they want as payment for their meals. It all goes to Common Threads because Lanster's parents cover their food costs. After their last 12-person event, Lanster and Moran gave $1,600 to the charity.
Now, they're taking their show out of the kitchen and on the road. They have started to organize private dinner parties with a similar model: the host pays for the ingredients, and the guests make a donation to a charity of their choice.
Without formal training, Lanster said he had been interested in cooking since he helped his mom in the kitchen when he was very young. He learned how to cook by reading cookbooks and watching TV programs. Outside the kitchen, the two are busy preparing their college applications. Neither of them is sure what they will do in the future, but they're promised their parents that they will leave professional cooking alone until they finish school.
（1）How is Lanster's life different from other teenagers' lives?
A.He plans to become a professional chef.
B.He plays baseball every day after school.
C.He goes to a cooking school in his spare time.
D.He holds dinner parties after a normal school day.
（2）What will Lanster and Moran usually do after a private dinner party?
A.Receive thank-you cards from the guests.
B.Visit the poor children at Common Threads.
C.Ask the guests to donate money to the charity.
D.Cover the food costs with the money collected.
（3）Which of the following words can best describe Lanster and Moran?
A.Ambitious.
B.Generous.
C.Creative.
D.Optimistic.

【题目】阅读理解
When I was a boy there were no smart phones, and our television only got one channel clearly. Still, I never felt bored. The fields, hills and woodlands around my home were the perfect playground whose adventures were only limited by my imagination. I can remember once hiking to nearby lake and walking slowly around it. At the back of it I was amazed to find an old dirt road that I had never seen before. It was full of muddy tyre tracks and deep woods bordered it on both sides, but exploring it still seemed like a fine adventure.
I walked on and on for what seemed like hours. I was sure my guardian angel was whispering in my ears “turn around and head back home”, but I was stubborn and walked on. There was still neither a car nor a house in sight. I noticed that the sun was starting to go and down I grew scared. I didn't want to end up trapped on this road, and I was worried that it would be dark before I could make my way back to the lake again.
I continued to walk on with something growing inside of me. My heart was pounding and my legs were aching. I was almost in tears when I saw something in the distance. It was a house that I recognized. I jumped up and down and laughed out loud. It was still over a mile away, but my legs felt like feathers and I hurried back to my house in no time. I walked in with a big smile on my face just in time for dinner. Then I ended my adventure with a good night's sleep.
I often thought of that experience recently. Actually, in our life, all roads, no matter how they twist and turn, can lead us home again. They can lead us to hey can lead us to our homes in our hearts. May you always walk your path with love! May you always help your fellow travelers along the way! And may your roads always lead you home again!
（1）Why did the author hardly feel bored when he was young?
A.He could watch TV all day.
B.He could have fun in nature.
C.He had many friends to play with.
D.He used to explore the old dirt road
（2）What does the underlined word “something” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?
A.Doubt.
B.Hope.
C.Fear.
D.Courage.
（3）How did the author feel when he was exploring the dirt road?
A.He was contradictory in mind.
B.He was unconscious of danger ahead.
C.He was worried to be trapped in the woods.
D.He was afraid of being scolded by his parents.
（4）What may be the best title for the passage?
A.Every Effort Is Worthwhile.
B.All Roads Lead Home.
C.Be Determined in Your Life.
D.Be Brave to Adventure.