-----What’s that terrible noise?
-----The neighbours ________ for a party.
A. have prepared. B. are preparing. C. was preparing. D. will prepare.
The old lady came in,____ herself with a walking stick.
A.raising B.lifting C.supporting D.rising
—How did your father deal with you?
—We were lucky to ____ being punished.
A. admit B. escape C. consider D. stop
The chairman asked me to _________ my speech to 20 minutes.
A. make B. give C. explain D. limit
—Guess what! I came across an old friend at the party last night.
—______. I’m sure you had a wonderful time.
A. Sounds good! B. All right C. Very well. D. How nice!
书面表达（满分35分）
你的英国朋友正在做一个课题：世界各地的生日庆祝方式。他请你介绍中国学生过生日的方式。请你根据以下要点写一篇短文：
一、通常方式
1. 生日聚会
2. 生日礼物
3. 生日祝福
二、我认为更有意义的庆祝方式和理由
