17．On August 26，1999，New York City was struck by a terrible rainstorm．The rain caused the streets to （16）B and the underground system almost came to a stop．
Unluckily this happened during the （17）C rush hour．Many people who were going to work were （18）A to go home．Some tried their best to（19）C a taxi or to get on a bus．Still others （20）D the storm bravely，walking miles to get to work．
I happened to be one of the people on the way to work that morning．I went from underground line to underground line only to find that most （21）D had stopped．After making my way through crowds of people，I finally found an underground line that was （22）A．Unluckily，there were so many people waiting to （23）B the underground that I could not even get down the stairs to the （24）B．So I took the train going in the （25）B direction，and then turned back to the downtown（市中心）train．Finally，after what seemed like forever，the train （26）C my stop．Then I had to walk several blocks in the heavy rain．When I finally got to my office，I was （27）A through，tired and discouraged．
My co-workers and I spent most of the day drying off．When it was 5：00pm，I was ready to go home．I was going to （28）C off my computer when I received an e-mail from Garth，my Director：
I would like to thank all of you who made the （29）B and finally came to work．It is always reassuring （令人欣慰的），at times like these，when workers so clearly show their attention and devotion to their （30）D．Thank you．
Unluckily this happened during the （17）C rush hour．Many people who were going to work were （18）A to go home．Some tried their best to（19）C a taxi or to get on a bus．Still others （20）D the storm bravely，walking miles to get to work．
I happened to be one of the people on the way to work that morning．I went from underground line to underground line only to find that most （21）D had stopped．After making my way through crowds of people，I finally found an underground line that was （22）A．Unluckily，there were so many people waiting to （23）B the underground that I could not even get down the stairs to the （24）B．So I took the train going in the （25）B direction，and then turned back to the downtown（市中心）train．Finally，after what seemed like forever，the train （26）C my stop．Then I had to walk several blocks in the heavy rain．When I finally got to my office，I was （27）A through，tired and discouraged．
My co-workers and I spent most of the day drying off．When it was 5：00pm，I was ready to go home．I was going to （28）C off my computer when I received an e-mail from Garth，my Director：
I would like to thank all of you who made the （29）B and finally came to work．It is always reassuring （令人欣慰的），at times like these，when workers so clearly show their attention and devotion to their （30）D．Thank you．
| 16．A．break | B．flood | C．fall | D．crash |
| 17．A．afternoon | B．evening | C．morning | D．night |
| 18．A．forced | B．asked | C．invited | D．gathered |
| 19．A．order | B．pay | C．call | D．search |
| 20．A．showed | B．fought | C．broke | D．faced |
| 21．A．practice | B．order | C．process | D．service |
| 22．A．working | B．acting | C．turning | D．rushing |
| 23．A．check | B．get on | C．jump into | D．find |
| 24．A．street | B．ground | C．floor | D．road |
| 25．A．different | B．opposite | C．changed | D．right |
| 26．A．stopped | B．crossed | C．reached | D．parked |
| 27．A．wet | B．hungry | C．angry | D．cold |
| 28．A．pay | B．get | C．turn | D．put |
| 29．A．rule | B．effort | C．promise | D．model |
| 30．A．computers | B．lives | C．actions | D．jobs． |
根据短文内容和首字母提示，填入所缺单词．
15．根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空，使短文内容完整正确．
FromJanuary1，2009 Hong Kong banned（禁止）smoking in mostpublic places．The places include restaurant，workplaces，schools or karaokebars．And from July1，2009，it banned some other public places （57）such as nightclubs，bars or bathhouses．Even smokingin some outdoor places is against the law．For example，beaches，sports ground，museums and most areas of public parks．Hong Kong hopes the ban can prevent peoplefrom smoking passively．What's passive smoking？When people smoke in arestaurant or on a bus，others （58）are made to breathe thesmoke too．They don't want to smoke but they （59）have no choice．It does harm to people's health．And it'll be better if more people in HongKong give up smoking （60）because of the ban．
If someone breaks the ban，he will have to pay up to HK$5，000．Now moreand more citizen begin to （61）stop smoking．Today's Hong Kong is becoming more and moreattractive．
| stop smoking； because of； are made to； such as； have no choice |
If someone breaks the ban，he will have to pay up to HK$5，000．Now moreand more citizen begin to （61）stop smoking．Today's Hong Kong is becoming more and moreattractive．
14．Have you heard of the term"etiquette（礼节）"？And do you know that etiquette is not only a useful word （16）D very useful to understand？
Etiquette is not the same in every culture or in every situation．For example，（17）A very close to the person you are talking with is quite common in some Asian countries．However，if you do this in Europe，some European people might feel （18）D．Even in China，we all know that etiquette is not the same in all situations．Perhaps we think that talking loudly in our own homes is fine，but there are some other places where talking loudly is not （19）C．For example，most people would agree that talking loudly in a library，a museum，or a movie theatre is rude．Even if you are with your friends，it is better to keep your （20）D down in public places．In fact，we should also try not to cough （21）A sneeze loudly in public．
If we see someone （22）B the rules of etiquette，we may politely give them some suggestions．Perhaps one of the most polite ways （23）C ask someone．"Why not do this？"For example，if someone cuts in front of you in a line，you could ask him，"Sorry，would you mind （24）A in the line？"If someone is smoking on the bus，you could ask，"Excuse me，could you please （25）C that cigarette？"People don't usually like to be criticized，so we have to be careful how we do this．
Etiquette is not the same in every culture or in every situation．For example，（17）A very close to the person you are talking with is quite common in some Asian countries．However，if you do this in Europe，some European people might feel （18）D．Even in China，we all know that etiquette is not the same in all situations．Perhaps we think that talking loudly in our own homes is fine，but there are some other places where talking loudly is not （19）C．For example，most people would agree that talking loudly in a library，a museum，or a movie theatre is rude．Even if you are with your friends，it is better to keep your （20）D down in public places．In fact，we should also try not to cough （21）A sneeze loudly in public．
If we see someone （22）B the rules of etiquette，we may politely give them some suggestions．Perhaps one of the most polite ways （23）C ask someone．"Why not do this？"For example，if someone cuts in front of you in a line，you could ask him，"Sorry，would you mind （24）A in the line？"If someone is smoking on the bus，you could ask，"Excuse me，could you please （25）C that cigarette？"People don't usually like to be criticized，so we have to be careful how we do this．
| 16．A．however | B．although | C．not | D．but also |
| 17．A．Standing | B．To stand | C．Stand | D．To standing |
| 18．A．happy | B．excited | C．comfortable | D．uncomfortable |
| 19．A．to allow | B．allow | C．allowed | D．allowing |
| 20．A．sound | B．noise | C．speech | D．voice |
| 21．A．or | B．and | C．but | D．for |
| 22．A．following | B．breaking | C．to break | D．breaks |
| 23．A．are to | B．are | C．is to | D．is |
| 24．A．waiting | B．jumping | C．cutting | D．joining |
| 25．A．put on | B．put off | C．put out | D．put up． |
13．自你进入初中学习以来已近三年．现在的你与三年前相比一定发生了不小的变化吧．你能试着从以下几个方面进行回顾，并谈一谈你对自己这些变化的感受．
A．请根据自己的实际情况，用单词或短语完成下列表格．
B．根据表格中所填内容，以"The Changes to Me"为题，写一篇小短文．
注意：
1．语言通顺，意思连贯，书写规范；
2．词数100左右，必须涵盖你在表格中所填写的所有信息，并作适当发挥．
3．文中不得出现真实的人名和校名．
The Changes to Me
The changes to me
I have changed a lot since I became a middle school student．
Three years ago，I was a happy girl，but I seldom thought of others．In the past，myeyesightwas very good and I had long hair．I loved playing computer games and I often stayed up late to read magazines．I wasn't the top student in my class，and I was usually told to change my wrong answers into correct ones．I couldn't play the piano though I loved it．
Things have changed a lot．Now，I have short hair．I study harder and I do not spend too much time on computer games and magazines．The articles written by me are often read in class．I can play the piano now and I often play it to relax myself．But sadly，my eyesight is becoming poorer and poorer because of too much schoolwork．．
I think some good changes can help me realize my dream．With these good changes，I believe I will be even better in the next three years．．
A．请根据自己的实际情况，用单词或短语完成下列表格．
| Appearance | Hobbies | Study | Abilities | |
| In the past | ||||
| At present | ||||
| Feelings | ||||
注意：
1．语言通顺，意思连贯，书写规范；
2．词数100左右，必须涵盖你在表格中所填写的所有信息，并作适当发挥．
3．文中不得出现真实的人名和校名．
The Changes to Me
The changes to me
I have changed a lot since I became a middle school student．
Three years ago，I was a happy girl，but I seldom thought of others．In the past，myeyesightwas very good and I had long hair．I loved playing computer games and I often stayed up late to read magazines．I wasn't the top student in my class，and I was usually told to change my wrong answers into correct ones．I couldn't play the piano though I loved it．
Things have changed a lot．Now，I have short hair．I study harder and I do not spend too much time on computer games and magazines．The articles written by me are often read in class．I can play the piano now and I often play it to relax myself．But sadly，my eyesight is becoming poorer and poorer because of too much schoolwork．．
I think some good changes can help me realize my dream．With these good changes，I believe I will be even better in the next three years．．
11．It was unusually quiet in the emergency room on December 25．
I was the nurse on duty that day．I didn't think there would be any patients．Just then five bodies（16）Dat my desk，a pale woman and four small children．
"Are you all sick？"I asked．
"Yes，"she said（17）C，lowering her head．
But when they described their problems，things got a little strange．Two of the children had headaches，but they didn't show any （18）Bof headaches at all．Two children had earaches，but only one could tell me which ear was affected．The mother（19）Cof a cough but seemed to produce it．
I didn't say anything，（20）BI explained that they might wait for a little while before a doctor saw her．She answered，"Take your time； it's warm here．"
I checked the chart after another nurse had finished registering（登记） the family．No （21）A-they were homeless．The waiting room was warm．
I looked at the family by the Christmas tree．The littlest one was pointing at the television and saying something to her mother．The oldest one was looking at lights on the Christmas tree．
I went back to the nurses'station and mentioned we had a homeless family in the waiting room．The nurses who felt bored with （22）BChristmas，turned to compassion（（怜悯） for the family just trying to get warm on Christmas．The team went into action．We began to prepare a party for our Christmas （23）C．We needed presents．We put together oranges and apples in a basket．We collected from different departments candies，crayons and other things available that could be presents．
（24）C，as the family walked to the door to leave，the four-year-old child came running back，gave me a hug and （25）C，"Thanks for being our angels today．"
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I was the nurse on duty that day．I didn't think there would be any patients．Just then five bodies（16）Dat my desk，a pale woman and four small children．
"Are you all sick？"I asked．
"Yes，"she said（17）C，lowering her head．
But when they described their problems，things got a little strange．Two of the children had headaches，but they didn't show any （18）Bof headaches at all．Two children had earaches，but only one could tell me which ear was affected．The mother（19）Cof a cough but seemed to produce it．
I didn't say anything，（20）BI explained that they might wait for a little while before a doctor saw her．She answered，"Take your time； it's warm here．"
I checked the chart after another nurse had finished registering（登记） the family．No （21）A-they were homeless．The waiting room was warm．
I looked at the family by the Christmas tree．The littlest one was pointing at the television and saying something to her mother．The oldest one was looking at lights on the Christmas tree．
I went back to the nurses'station and mentioned we had a homeless family in the waiting room．The nurses who felt bored with （22）BChristmas，turned to compassion（（怜悯） for the family just trying to get warm on Christmas．The team went into action．We began to prepare a party for our Christmas （23）C．We needed presents．We put together oranges and apples in a basket．We collected from different departments candies，crayons and other things available that could be presents．
（24）C，as the family walked to the door to leave，the four-year-old child came running back，gave me a hug and （25）C，"Thanks for being our angels today．"
| 16．A．set up | B．put up | C．cheered up | D．showed up |
| 17．A．excitedly | B．loudly | C．weakly | D．strongly |
| 18．A．systems | B．signs | C．symbols | D．secrets |
| 19．A．explained | B．expressed | C．complained | D．compared |
| 20．A．and | B．but | C．or | D．so |
| 21．A．address | B．age | C．name | D．money |
| 22．A．amazing | B．working | C．interesting | D．surprising |
| 23．A．nurses | B．doctors | C．guests | D．patients |
| 24．A．Soon | B．Suddenly | C．Later | D．However |
| 25．A．screamed | B．jumped | C．whispered | D．replied． |