Gift card are becoming very popular in many countries around the world.In the US,they are one of the most popular kinds of gifts.Why?People love the convenience—gift cards are easy to buy and easy to use,either in the store or online.The recipient can choose his or her own gift,and the giver does not have to worry about finding just the right thing.

Receiving a gift card,however,is not the same as receiving a gift.A real gift is a better reminder of the person who gave it.The message of a real gift is more likely to be,"I spend some time trying to find the right gift for you because I care about you."Often a gift card does not send the same message as a real gift.It may seem to say,"I was in a hurry.I didn't have time to think about what you would really like."

In today's world,gift cards are certainly convenient.However,they can make us forget the real purpose of giving gifts,which is to build a closer connection between the gift-giver and the gift-recipient.

【1】How many reasons are given to explain why gift cards are big money makers for stores?

A. OneB. TwoC. Three

【2】What does the underline word"recipient"mean in Chinese?

A. 商家B. 接受者C. 发行者

【3】What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A. Why gift cards are popular in the US.

B. Different kinds of gift cards.

C. Where to buy gift cards.

【4】What message does a gift card send according to the writer?

A. I didn’t have time to buy you a real gift.

B. I know you like the gift cards.

C. I couldn’t find the right gift for you.

【5】Which of the following is the writer's opinion?

A. It's easy for people to lose gift cards.

B. Gift cards help people save money.

C. Real gifts can bring people closer.

要点提示:

1. 使你快乐的事情是什么；

2. 它使你快乐的理由。

要求:

1. 请补全标题, 如reading，traveling或helping others等；

2. 文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称；3. 词数80左右，短文的标题已给出，不计入总词数。

_______ makes me happy

I loved music when I was young. I leaned to【1】the guitar at 11 and I wrote my first song at 5. My dream was to【2】a country singer.

After years of hard work, a record company was showing interest in me. One day during a trip to mountains, a friend offered【3】a bit of meth, a kind of drugs(毒品). I smoked it and that was all I thought about for the next year and a half. I couldn't live【4】 it.

When the police came to me, I looked like death. The first seven days in prison(监狱),I just slept.When I woke up on the【5】day, I had never known such shame and guilty(罪恶感). I walked down the hall to the pay phone. My【6】is the sweetest person on the earth, and I knew this was going to break her heart. When I heard her【7】on the phone, I told her where I was. She just said: "Son, don't you know you can't do【8】to make me not love you?"

Her words gave me the confidence to face my trouble. And I also realized this was my chance to start a【9】life.

When people hear my story, I hope they will not make the same mistake as I have, but I do know that you can overcome almost anything, especially smoking drug. That's 【10】I share my story here.

A. instead of B. instead C. last word D. no longer

学校将在下周举行英文演讲比赛，Jack的话题是 “对我影响最深的人”，请根据以下材料，帮他组织一篇100字左右英文演讲稿，介绍一下三位对他影响最深的人，并说说你的感想。

注意：

1.表达中必须包含所给要点，可以适当发挥，不要简单翻译。

2.词数100左右，短文首句已给出，不计入总词数。

3.表达中请勿提及真实校名和姓名。

The persons who have influenced me most

I am happy to give a speech here. There are three persons who have influenced me most. They are my mother, Tan Dun and Spud Webb.

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Zhang Daming is an 18-year-old boy from Malaysia. 1.Last month, he went to Singapore to look for jobs___He shared an apartment with a friend. One day, Zhang went out by himself. However, 2.直到_______天后他才出现. What happened to him?

In fact, Zhang went out to have lunch on the day he “disappeared.” 3.Suddenly he realized that he didn’t know the way home. Zhang left his phone in the apartment, so he was not able to call his friend. What’s worse, 4.他太害羞了而不能问路. Zhang moved around in Singapore for ten days until someone found him from a notice.5.What would you do if you got lost in a foreign country?

【1】__________________________________________

【2】__________________________________________

【3】__________________________________________

【4】__________________________________________

【5】__________________________________________

When we say someone is in a blue mood, it means he or she is unhappy or sad. Are you feeling a little blue? Here are some fast and easy ways to cheer you up.

※Exercise

When you exercise, your brain gives out a chemical called Endorphin (内啡肽). This chemical makes you feel happy. That is why exercise is good for you.

※Have a talk

If something or somebody is troubling you. don’t quarrel with other people to relax yourself. It is a good idea to have a heart-to-heart with a friend or a family member. Tell them your feelings. A chat is a useful way to make you feel better.

※Have some bobbies

For example, playing pop music, drawing something or listening to your favorite music will make you smile. Act like an artist. Draw, paint or make something. Being active and creative makes you feel more satisfied and less nervous.

※Laugh more

Laughing is the best way to improve your moods. Children laugh about 400 times a day. Adults only laugh about 20 times a day. What happen? Experts say if we laugh more, we will be happier and healthier.

※Think positively

Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful scene or a time. Never think about anything terrible that you can’t change. What’s more, leave your flat and go outside. Sun and fresh air are good for you. Be a kid for a day. Play games, watch comedy movies or read jokes online.

The colours went on quarreling, each saying he or she was the most important. Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly it thundered and rained hard. The colours felt so frightened that they stopped quarreling and got together for comfort（安慰）.

At this time, rain began to speak, “You foolish colours, quarreling among yourselves, each trying to be the most important. You don’t know that you each were made for a special purpose. Join hands with each other and come to me.”

Doing as they were told, the colours united（团结）and joined hands. They formed a colourful rainbow. From then on, when a good rain washes the world, a rainbow appears in the sky. They remember to appreciate（欣赏）each other.

【1】The colours were quarreling about _________.

A. who was the cleverest B. who was the strongest

C. who was the most important D. who was the most beautiful

【2】In the story, red represents __________.

A. life and hope B. health and strength

C. danger, bravery and love D. the sky, the sea and peace

【3】The colours stopped quarreling because ________.

A. they felt too tired after the quarrel B. they felt too cold when it rained a lot

C. they became too angry with each other D. they felt frightened when it thundered and rained hard

【4】What does this story want to tell us?

A. Thunder is frightening. B. United, we can create wonders.

C. It’s useless to appreciate each other. D. Some of the colours are foolish.

More than ten schools in China have introduced smart uniforms. There【2】 two chips (芯片) in each uniform’s shoulders. With【3】, the system (系统) can record when the students attend and【4】school. The information will be sent to the parents’ smartphones at once.【5】alarm will ring if a student walks out of school 【6】 permission (允许). Each uniform is connected to a student’s face，so it is 【7】 for students to exchange their uniforms.

Smart uniforms are made【8】protect the safety of students.【9】, some people worry that students would be tracked (追踪) outside school hours. 【10】do you think of these new uniforms?

If you always add to the list, you’ll never be able to complete everything. You will feel sorry for not finishing everything. 【2】Then you may throw away the list.

If you have one hundred items (条) you have to do, break that down into 10 lists of 10 items. 【3】

It’s also a good idea to organize your tasks from the most-important to the least-important. 【4】 And you need to center on the work-related tasks at work. When you get home, put the work list away. 【5】This method is good because you’ll only be centering on one thing at a time.

A. Your family can help you complete your list quickly.

B. Also it will keep you from forgetting things.

C. Your most important task should be at the top of your list.

D. Every time you complete a list, you have finished 10% of your work.

E. Here are some good ways to make a perfect list.

F. And then be 100% centered on the things you need to do at home.

G. At some point, you’ll get tired of feeling sorry.