Do you enjoy reading? Here readers of your age from all over the United States recommend (推荐) great books for you to read:

My favorite book is Don’t Die, My Love by Lurlene McDaniel. I love all her books, but this was the first one I read and I have to say, it is by far my favorite. It doesn’t end like other books, and I cried while reading.

I think Nancy Drew is great! Nancy is a detective (侦探) who has many fantastic ideas! I love it because it’s a book from when my grandma was my age, and I can share the fun with her!

I highly recommend Skinny Bones by Barbara Park. It is funny so please add it on your book list. You don’t want to miss out funny stories！

I would suggest ______ by Judy Blume. It is based on real things that happened to Judy Blume. It is about a girl, Alice, who meets some girls at a new state. They become friends, make a club and meet once a week. They stop after two weeks because they all like a boy in their class and put him as number one. I think every girl should read this because it is about our growing up.

I read a book called Neela: Victory Song and it was so good I read it twice! It takes place in India in 1936 and this 12-year-old girl named Neela tries to save her father! It has lots of history in it! I also learned a lot about different cultures! The author’s name is Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

1.According to the reader, Skinny Bones can be described as a ________ story.

A. sad B. history C. funny D. detective

2.From which book can we learn different cultures?

A. Skinny Bones. B. Nancy Drew. C. Don’t Die, My Love. C. Neela: Victory Song.

3.Who is most probably an Indian author?

A. Judy Blume. B. Barbara Park.

C. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. D. Lurlene McDaniel.

4.The best name of the 4th book is ________.

A. My Secret B. Growing Trouble

C. Three Friends D. Alice Learns a Lesson

5.Which is TRUE about Nancy Drew?

A. It doesn’t have a common ending like other books.

B. It’s based on real things that happened to the author.

C. It’s about a12-year-old girl who tries to save her father.

D. Both the reader and the reader’s grandma love this book.

When I am free, my father’s big rough(粗糙的) hands always come into my mind. His hands tell the story of his life as a ________ and all his hard life.

One summer, we had a poor harvest(收获) because there was little rain in our area. On one hot sunny morning I was ________ sweet corn(玉米) with my dad to fill the last order from the supermarket. That morning, however, after two hours of walking in the field, we ________ needed ten baskets of sweet corns to pick. I was completely sad and ________. Dropping the empty basket heavily, I cried, “If the supermarket wants its last ten baskets, they can come to pick them on their own!” Dad ________, “Just think, my little girl, only five baskets left for each of us and then we are done.” Such is Dad. Whatever problem he ________, he never gives up. Though we didn’t have a god harvest, Dad remained optimistic(乐观的).

Dad is also a good example of real ________. From early morning to late evening, he works hard to feed our family. He always puts our happiness ________ his own, and never fails to cheer me up at my sports games ________ he is very tired after a long day’s work. His loving, kindness and selfless nature have encouraged me to become more kindhearted.

I will say to my dad from my heart, “Dad, I have learned a lot of life ________ from you. You will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.”

1.A. teacher B. gardener C. farmer D. shopper

2.A. growing B. planting C. buying D. picking

3.A. ever B. still C. even D. nearly

4.A. angry B. interested C. surprised D. excited

5.A. shouted B. repeated C. replied D. smiled

6.A. meets with B. brings up C. works out D. thinks about

7.A. love B. pride C. winner D. sadness

8.A. after B. before C. between D. under

9.A. unless B. because C. though D. so

10.A. history B. experience C. ideas D. courses

阅读下面短文，完成 81至84题。

No one knows when the first kite was made. The first record of a kite was more than 2,000 years ago in China. Han Xin, the leader of an army, wanted to bring down a king. He decided to dig a tunnel (隧道）into the king’s palace. He flew a kite over the wall of the palace to make sure the length (长度）of its string (线).In this way, he could① determine how long the tunnel should be. His men in the tunnel took the kite string with ②them. When they reached the end of the string, they knew to dig up.

Kites have been flown in Japan for hundreds of years. In the 1700s, kites were flown in autumn to give thanks for a good harvest. They were also flown to send good wishes to couples who had their first son. Today in Japan, kites are often flown as part of a celebration, such as the beginning of a new year. And kite festivals are held each year in this country.

Kites have been used for scientific purposes in the western world. In 1752, Benjamin Franklin tied a key to a kite and flew it in a storm to find out that lightening was a form of electricity. In the 1890s, Lawrence Hargrave invented the box kite to test ideas about flight. From 1898 until 1933, the United States Weather Bureau (气象局） used box kites to collect weather data. The Wright brothers also experimented (试验）with kites. What they learnt helped them make the first airplane flight in 1903.

1.任务一请根据短文内容，猜测①处划线单词determine的中文意思。将其字母代号填写在答题卡上。

A. 考察 B. 选择 C. 测定

2.任务二 请根据短文内容，把相关信息匹配。将II栏的字母代号填写在答题卡上。

I II

1.the first record of a kite A.in 1903

2.kite festivals B.more than 2,000 years ago

3.the box kite C.in the 1890s

4.the first airplane flight D. each year in Japan

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3.任务三 请将②处them指代内容写在横线上。_________________________

4.任务四 请从文中找出第三段的主题句。_____________________________

5.任务五 Please list two reasons about kites are flown in Japan。

阅读下面短文，完成86至90题。

Many kids do housework such as doing the dishes, making the bed, and folding the clothes. In exchange, they get some money or other computer time.

Paying kids for housework is one of the most popular topics, especially at a time when everyone is more careful about money. Some parents think since adults are paid to do their jobs, we should pay kids for everyday housework.

But some people don’t think kids should get rewards(报酬) for doing housework. Susie Walton, an expert, believe that by rewarding kids, parents are sending a message that work isn’t worth doing unless you get something in return. “①Running any kind of housework is a team effort,” Walton said. “A home is a living space for everyone in the family. It’s important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house, and families decide how they want their home to look, and how they are going to keep it looking like what they want.”

Other people believe that getting a reward encourages kids to do housework, ②and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to get money. There are also apps(程序) that gives kids points and digital gifts that can be redeemed(兑现) either online or in the real world. “Our goal is to give kids lawful power so they can get rewards,” says Chris Bergman. “And kids need rewards to help encourage them. ”

1.任务一请根据短文内容，将划线短语“①” 译成汉语(2分）

2.任务二Fill in the blanks:（每空一词，每空1分,共3分）

In this passage, Susie Walton thinks Kids have_________ in the house. But Chris Bergman’s idea is that kids should be _________ rewards by doing housework. If they get something in return, it will _________them to do housework.

3.任务三请找出与 kids can get lawful power to get rewards.意思相同或相近的句子。

4.任务四 将文中②划线句子翻译成汉语。

5.任务五 Which is the best title for the passage?

A. Kids Should Study as Well as Doing Housework.

B. Should Kids Be Rewarded for Doing Housework?

C. Doing Housework Is Good for Children’s Study.

书面表达

请根据你校校刊Growing Footprint中HAVE YOUR SAY栏目的征稿内容，用英语写一篇短文，表达你的想法。

Hi,

At Growing Footprint we like to share your ideas about our school. In my column, HAVE YOUR SAY, you can let other kids know what you think. This month we want you to have your say about Culture Week in our school:

●what theme(主题)of Culture Week you like

●why you like the theme

●what activity/activities you can organize for the theme

Looking forward to hearing from you. Sam Southland

注意：1．对所有要点逐一陈述，适当发挥。

2．词数80-100，文章的开头已经给出，不计入总词数。

3．文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息，如校名、人名等。

I am glad to share my ideas about Culture Week in our school.__________________________

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In my opinion, drinking a little alcoholic drinks is good for you, but too much alcohol is bad for your health.

A. I guess B. I believe

C. By my point of view D. From my point of view

We should pay more attention to the old people’s health and look after them when they can’t move freely.

A. take care B. keep an eye on C. take after D. watch at

The beautiful park is situated in Qingcheng mountain and it’s free to everyone.

A. is set up B. set in C. is located D. located

We will have ______ unusual trip in Singapore by ________ ship.

A. an, / B. a, / C. an, the D. a, the

It’s ___________ from our school to the city center. It will take us more time at weekend.

A. one hour’s by car B. an hour’s drive C. one hour by car D. an hour drive