先阅读（A）、（B）、（C）三篇短文，然后根据题目要求及所给语境完成下列五项任务。
（A）
Foot, quick, other, draw, win, leave, one, go away
One day a rich man invited his friends to a party and they drank a lot of wine. At last there was only a pot of wine ___________. Who could get it? They thought of an idea and decided to have a match. The person who finished the painting of a snake ___________ could drink the wine, so they began drawing.
One of them drew _________. After he finished, he saw others were still busy _________. He said, “How slow you are! I am the first to finish the painting. I still have enough time to draw something else.” So he added _________ to the snake. However, before he could finish the feet, _________ man also finished drawing. He took away the pot and said. “Who has ever seen a snake with feet. Snakes have no feet, so yours is not a snake. I am the _________. I will get the wine.” With the words, he _________. The man looked at his drawing and regretted doing that.
任务1：阅读短文（A），用方框中所给词或短语的正确形式填空，使文章通顺、连贯、合理。（每空只能填一个单词或短语，每个单词或短语限用一次）
（B）
Overwork is one of the main reasons why so many students feel tired and stressed. There are some ways for you to learn to relax. Such as reducing（减少）some of the jobs you do each day. So you can leave time for relaxing and fun activities, like reading a good book, listening to a sweet music, going for a walk or taking a relaxing bath.
Secondly, get a good night’s sleep. Getting enough sleep will help you to keep your body and mind in the best form. If you stay up late and need to get up early for school the next day, you may not be able to pay much attention to the things you need to do.
Next, eat healthy. You’d better eat as little junk food as possible.
Another way is getting to know pleasant people. Some people are optimistic, while others not. Choose optimistic people as your friends and spend more time with them. Then you’ll be as happy as them.
At last, learn to keep calm when you face problems. You know that you can probably solve the problems, and it is a good way to build up your self – confidence.
任务2：阅读短文（B），根据英文释义及首字母提示拼写单词。
c_________ not excited, nervous or upset
a____________ the act of listening to, looking at or thinking about sth./sb. carefully
任务3：阅读短文（B），完成同义句转换，每空一词。
You’d better eat as little junk food as possible.
You’d better eat as little junk food as ______________ ________________.
任务4：根据短文（B）内容回答问题。
Why do lots of students feel stressed and tired?
__________________________________.
How can the students keep their bodies and minds in the best form?
__________________________________.
How many ways for students to relax are mentioned in this passage?
__________________________________.
（C）
New Year’s Eve is a different time for people in different countries.
In England, we usually have a party with our friends and family. We turn the TV on and wait for Big Ben to hit 12. We form a circle and sing a very old song. And then we all wish each other “Happy New Year”. We make New Year’s resolutions, too. For example, travel more or spend more time with family.
In Spain, when the clock hits 12, people eat 12 grapes. Twelve grapes means the 12 months in a year. It is believed that if you eat the grapes, you will have good luck for the whole year.
In Greece, lots of children get money for the New Year. When midnight falls, children or the head of the family is sent out of the house and told to walk back in. People believe this brings good luck.
任务5：根据短文（C）内容完成表格，每空一词。
Different ____________ to Celebrate New Year’s Eve | |
In England | ·People usually have a party with their friends and family. ·They wait for Big Ben to hit 12 and sing a very old song. ·They____________ make New Year’s resolutions. |
In Spain | ·People eat ____________ when the clock hits 12. It is believed that ____________ them brings good luck for the whole year. |
In Greece | ·Many children are given money for the New Year. ·When midnight falls, people ____________ children or the head of the family out of the house and ask them to walk back in. |
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从A~G选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项补全对话。（选项中有两项是多余的）
W: Hi, Mary. You look sad. 1.
M: Well, I argued with my mother last night.
W: 2.
M: Because I refused to fly kites with my little brother. So my mother was angry with me. She thinks I should play with my brother in my spare time. Do you think so?
W: 3. I also have a little brother. But my mother taught us that we should respect each other.
M: Right. We also need some personal time to play with our friends. How can I solve my problem?
W: 4.
M: No, I hardly talk with her. We often argue.
W: I think communication is very important. You’d better talk with your mother.
M: Maybe it’s a good idea. Thanks for your advice.
W: 5.
A.No, I don’t think so.
B.Did you talk with your mother?
C.You’re welcome.
D.What’s wrong with you?
E.Why?
F.I often play with him.
G.Can you give me some advice?
A well – known poem by Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu describes a sad scene（场景）in early April, “Rains fall heavily as Qingming comes, and passersby with lowered spirits go.”
This scene takes place on Tomb Sweeping Day, also known as Qingming Festival, 1.. It began in the Zhou Dynasty, over 2,500 years ago. Chinese people celebrate it to remember and honor their ancestors（祖先）. This year, it falls on April 5. Tomb Sweeping Day became a public holiday in the Chinese mainland in 2008. 2.
3. They put the flowers and food in front of the graves. Some may burn joss paper（纸钱）, as money for the dead. After that, they sweep the tombs and cherish（怀念）the memories of their dead family members.
Tomb Sweeping Day gives us a chance to show respect to our ancestors. 4. Tomb Sweeping Day is the beginning of the time for outdoor activities in China. 5.
根据短文内容，将下面方框内的句子还原到文中空白处，使短文内容完整、通顺（每个选项只能用一次）。
A.This tradition also shows that family is an important part of Chinese culture.
B.People have one day off for that day.
C.On this day, families bring flowers, food and wine to the grave sites（墓地）of their ancestors.
D.Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival.
E.Families often go out together or fly kites at this time.
When you use crayons, you can color things any way you want. Life wasn’t always so colorful, though. A hundred years ago, all crayons were black. They were used in factories and shipyards. Kids couldn’t use them because they were toxic.
Then a company called Binney & Smith had an idea. They decided to make Crayola crayons for kids and teachers to use in schools. They figured out a formula（配方）that was safe, and they also decided to add colors. The first box of eight Crayola crayons included black, brown, blue, red, purple, orange, yellow, and green. The box cost five cents. The crayons were a huge hit!
Today, many companies make crayons, but Crayola is still the biggest. They take crayons very seriously especially when it comes to colors.
For example, Crayola has a team of seven chemists and chemical engineers who do nothing all day but develop new crayon colors. Their laboratory adds the unique, secret formula to every crayon color. They blend（混合）different colors to come up with new shades（色度）. Once the engineers discover a new color they like, they test it on hundreds of kids and parents to make sure it’s really useful. Only then is a crayon ready for the box.
Then comes the hard part——figuring out what to name a new color. In 1993, Crayola introduced 16 new colors for its “Big box” of 96 crayons. More than two million kids and adults wrote in to advise on the names of the colors. Some winners were tickle me pink (bright pink), timber wolf (gray), purple mountains majesty (purple), tropical rainforest (bright green), granny smith apple (light green), and mauvelous (light pink).Over the years, Crayola has changed the names of some colors.
Around the globe, kids still say that red and blue are their favorite crayon on colors.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
1.The underlined word “toxic” in the passage means “___________” in Chinese.
A.昂贵的 B.多彩的 C.有毒的
2.The second paragragh tells us _______.
A.the first box of Crayola crayons
B.the colors of Crayola crayons
C.a company called Binney & Smith
3.What do the engineers do when they discover a new color they like?
A.They throw away all the other colors.
B.They test it on kids and parents.
C.They draw pictures with it.
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Colorful crayons existed a thousand years ago.
B.Crayola is the biggest crayon company.
C.Red and brown are kid’s favorite colors.
5.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Some new color names suggested by kids.
B.The colors developed by engineers.
C.The making and naming of Crayola crayons.
Once there was an old woman, Molly, who lived with her only son. They lived in a village near the forest. Molly’s son was a hunter（猎人）, doing the same job of his father.
One day, Molly’s son went out to hunt and was killed by a tiger. Molly was very sad. Her husband had been dead for many years. Her son was her only source（来源）of support. The villagers felt sorry for her and wanted to help her. They usually gave her some food and clothes. Then the hunters in the village killed the tiger that had eaten Molly’s son. They gave Molly the tiger’s baby. They told Molly to feed the tiger for a couple of months. Then she should kill it and sell its skin and meat for money.
As days went by, the baby tiger grew up a little. Molly named it Snowball. Snowball enjoyed playing with Molly like a pet cat. They were getting closer and closer.
A few months later, the villagers asked Molly why she had not killed the tiger. Molly said she had lost both her husband and her son. This tiger was the only companion（伙伴）she had left. She wanted to raise the tiger as her son.
One year later, Snowball had grown very big. Molly’s house was too small for such a big tiger. So Molly told Snowball to go back to the forest. However, Snowball often came back to visit Molly and brought her different dead animals. The villagers said they were gifts from her tiger son.
根据短文内容判断正、误。
（注意：考生将答题卡相应位置涂黑。正确的涂“A”, 错误的涂“B”
1.Molly’s husband was killed by a tiger.
2.The villagers took a baby tiger to Molly.
3.Snowball was the name of Molly’s pet cat.
4.Snowball often visited Molly with dead animals as gifts.
5.The passage tells us a story about Molly and her tiger son.
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Parents The most popular magazine for those who want to raise smart and loving children. It has a complete child development plan, the advice on your child’s health and safety, and the best way to encourage your child’s learning. Its cover price is $26.00. Our price is $12.00. |
Fashion Guide The shopping magazine with the best buys, and the fashion advice. You’ll need them before you go to the stores. What makes it really special is that it gives you the information you need before anyone else has it. Its cover price is $18.50. Our price is $15.50. |
Best Weekend Projects The projects are chosen from 80 special ideas to create an unusual living space. They will change your home and yard and can be made on weekends. And the most important of all, they are easy to follow. Its cover price is $17.95. Our price is $13.90. |
Off the Beaten Cart Path The best – selling travel book which includes over 200 new places of interest, over 200 new full – color photos, and all – new, up – to – date maps. It includes over 1,000 of the United States most must – see destinations（目的地）. Its cover price is $30.00. Our price is $19.80. |
根据语言材料内容选择最佳答案。
1.Which of the magazines has the lowest cover price?
A.Off the Beaten Cart Path. B.Best Weekend Projects C.Fashion Guide
2.After reading Parents, you will get advice on ___________.
A.children’s best weekend
B.how to take parents on a trip
C.children’s health and safety
3.The projects in Best weekend Projects will change your ________.
A.living space B.fashion ideas C.learning plans
4.If Mr. Huang wants to buy each one of these four magazines, how much should he pay?
A.$92.45 B.$61.20 C.$70.90
5.What can we know from the passage?
A.Fashion guide gives you advice on opening stores.
B.Parents offers you the best ways to encourage your children to travel.
C.There are lots of photos and maps in Off the Beaten Cart Path.
