We see art everywhere around us. In public parks, city squares, shopping streets and public buildings, we find modem art objects on display. Classical art, such as valuable paintings, precious statues and other fine arts, usually ends up in the collections of museums, companies or rich people.

Both art and architecture have a history of ages. All forms and ways of expressing the beautiful things have been explored. In the case of architecture, many buildings designed in the past have proven beautiful and served their purposes. Governments and companies could save millions of dollars by building or copying designs of architecture of buildings from the past. There are still many designs for buildings made by famous architects that were never realized. Besides, some people find modern architecture ugly. So why should we pay a lot of money to architects for designing new buildings?

The same holds for modern art, both paintings and statues. Many storerooms contain enough art lo decorate all public buildings and other public places. There is no need to create more art, and as with modern architecture，many people find new art difficult to understand or appreciate.

Given these facts, why are architects and artists asked to create new art works? The answers have to do with the function of art in society today. First of all, the function of art is to decorate. Art works make our living environment more beautiful. Another function of art is enriching real life. Art helps people to learn to think creatively. In art things are not always what they seem to be. Very often you can hardly tell what the funny art objects are. People need such creative moments. Finally, art is often seen as a way to instruct the audience. Statues of heroes from the past remind us of our history. Paintings and other art objects can also help us realise which goals we should set for ourselves.

Because ideas about society change and every period of time has its own taste, there is always a need for new art. We can still appreciate the beautiful art works made in the past but they are often too valuable to be placed in public buildings. Besides, they also often need  special protection.

1.Who owns collections of ancient statues and paintings?

A.Public parks or city squares.

B.Shopping streets or public buildings.

C.Museums, companies or rich people.

D.In some historical sites or private possessions.

2.What's the writing purpose of Paragraph 2?

A.To explain why some people find modem art ugly.

B.To introduce the reason for the necessity of new art.

C.To show the benefits of copying designs from the past.

D.To prove both art and architecture have a long history.

3.Why can't we use old art to decorate public buildings?

A.Because they need long-lasting restoring.

B.Because more people prefer modem art.

C.Because of the changes and difference of tastes.

D.Because of their value and need for protection.

4.What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?

A.The functions of art in society.

B.The functions of architecture,

C.The reason why art is difficult.

D.The reason why art is precious.

    I was driving home from my laughter club when I passed a patrol policeman going in the opposite direction. I looked in my rear-view mirror(后视镜)and saw him make a quick Ilium. I looked down at my speedometer(速度计)and saw that I was going at the speed of 65 mph. He got behind me and started flashing those pretty red and blue lights. I could feel my heart pounding.

I am a Laughter Yoga Teacher. I teach people that laughter is the best medicine for stressful situations, so I decided to practice what I teach. I started laughing, not because it was funny, but because I know that laughter can reduce blood pressure and make people happy. The police officer walked to my car. When I rolled down my window I was giggling (笑)to myself.

''Did you know you were going at 75 mph in a 55 mph zone? '' he shouted. I tried to keep laughing and said ''No'' with a smile, I looked clown and saw that I was going at 65 mph. He responded, ''That is still breaking the law. The speed limit is 55. ''

I was thinking about the laughing. ''Ha ha ha, I made a mistake and I will learn a lesson from it Please forgive me''. I kept giggling to myself while he asked about my driving record. Then I laughed out loud when I explained to him, ''I used to get letters in the mail stating if I got one more ticket my license would be revoked'', I went on to say, ''when I was a teenager and in my early twenties. I haven’t had a ticket in at least 10 years. ''

He took away my license and went back to his police car. I could see him writing through my rear-view mirror. Soon he came back to my car, handed me back my license, smiled and said, ''Slow down, and have a nice day. ''

I believe that the laughter and smile changed him.

1.At what speed was the author driving before she was stopped?

A.50 mph. B.55 mph.

C.65 mph. D.75 mph.

2.Which of the following is similar to the underlined word ''revoked'' in Paragraph 4?

A.Withdrawn. B.Guaranteed.

C.Approved. D.Tested.

3.During what time the author did not get a ticket in her life?

A.When she was a teenager.

B.When she was in her twenties.

C.In the first ten years of driving.

D.In the recent ten years of driving.

4.Why did she escape from being punished in the end according to the author?

A.Because of her laughter.

B.Because of her clean license.

C.Because the weather was nice.

D.Because the policeman smiled.

    Shanghai Grand Theatre New Year’s Concert 2020

When: Dec 30 and 31, 7:30 pm

Where: Shanghai Grand Theater

After five years of excellence.the Shanghai Graid Theater and the Shanghui Opera House join hands for the sixth New Year's Concert, which will be  also the opening perfornance for

Shanghai Opera House's 2020 season.

Italian conductor Fabio Luisi. together with the symphony orchestra and chorus from the Shanghai Opera House, will delight audiences.

Pieces from Rossini, Mozart,and Symphony Vo 2 in D major by Brahms will be  performed  on Dec 30.The second concert on Dec 31. will include vocals (声乐作品) (tom several leading soloists, and the traditional annual performance of Beethoven's Symphony No 9 in D minor.

Napoleon, the Man Who Never Sleeps

When: Dec 31 to Jan 2, 7: 30

Where: Guangzhou Opera Hou.

Takarazuka Revue is an all-feimale  theater company founded in Takarazuka, Jupan, in 1914. Women play both the male and female rolrs in abundant Broadway-style pruductions.

The play focuses on a love story of Napoleon Bonaparte(1769-1821),the French military leader and emperor.

The Chinese New Year

When: Jan 17-19, 7:30 pm

Where: National Center for the Performing Arts, Beijing

With its excellent mix of Western ballet and Chinese culture，the National Ballet of China has won a distinguished reputation for performing cherished works and original creations (创作).It will delight audiences with The Chinese New Year, the localized version of The Nut- cracker before the Spring Festival which falls on Jan 25.

Lord of the Dance

When: Jan 26-28, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm; Jan 29 and 30, 7:30 pm

Where: National Center for the Performing Arts, Beijing

Lord of the Dance is an Irish musical and dance production that was created and produced by Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley.

In 1994, Flatley changed the face of Irish dance forever with his breathtaking creation River-dance. He broke the way of traditional Irish dancing by incorporating upper-body movement and creating rhythmic patterns that departed from the traditional. Flatley went on to create Lord of the Dance, which made its first public performance at the Point Theater in Dublin in 1996.

1.What can we know about Napoleon, the Man Who Never Sleeps?

A.It is a war story.

B.All of the actors are women.

C.December 31 will be its first run.

D.It was produced by a French company.

2.What is Flatley like according to the introduction to Lord of the Dance?

A.Square. B.Easygoing.

C.Creative. D.Conservative.

3.Which will be shown at the same place?

A.Lord of the Dance and River-dance.

B.Lord of the Dance and The Chinese New Year.

C.The Chinese New Year and Napoleon, the Man Who Never Sleeps.

D.Shanghai Grand Theatre New Year's Concert 2020 and The Chinese New Year.

假设你是李华，2022年北京冬奥会正面向全国学生招募志愿者，你希望成为其中一员。请根据提示用英文给组委会写一封信：

1.自我介绍；

2.个人条件：英语好，善于交际等；

3.希望获得批准。

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Dear Sir/Madam,

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Yours Sincerely,

Li Hua

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I don’t think this wise that the school requires us to have some extra classes on weekends. In our view, we should be allowed more time of our own. It might be true that adding some extra classes would be of some helpful to a few passive students. However, we cannot always expect rely on someone else to decide for us which is necessary for our success. Besides, the place that we are weak varies great from person to person. What our teachers do in the class can rarely meet the needs of individual students. Thus, if we can have more free times, we can focus on our weaknesses and balanced our energy on different subjects.

阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

In China, Single’s Day has become a shopping day. It is more like a shopping spree (狂欢) where many Chinese people wait in front of their computers 1. 00:01 and then buy anything they can. It is a bit like the Black Friday in the US, a shopping festival which 2. (celebrate) around the world nowadays.

Black Friday is on the 3. (four) Friday of November, 4. is the day after Thanksgiving Day. Every year, after eating Thanksgiving dinner, many American people start to line up outside the shopping malls, hoping to be 5. first customer to be able to buy the products. Some even set up a tent and spend the whole night 6. (wait).

Black Friday started in the 1980s and now it 7. (become) a part of the American culture. Though many 8. (shop) also sell their products online, a lot of people still like to stand in line and wait the whole night. The great discounts encourage them to wait. Many products can be bought at the 9. (low) price, which saves them a lot of money.

It can be a great joy for the whole family 10. (rush) into the malls and buy a lot of things.

    I recently did a time diary project looking at 1,001 days in the lives of extremely busy women. They had ____ jobs, sometimes their own businesses, kids to care for and maybe parents to care for. I had them record their ______ for a week so I could ______ how much they worked and slept, and I ______ them about their strategies (策略) for my book.

One of the ______ whose time log (时间记录) I studied goes out on a Wednesday night for something. She comes home to find that her water heater has ______, and there is now water all over her basement. If you’ve ever had anything like this ______ to you, you know it is a hugely ______ and frightening mess (杂乱). So she’s cleaning up the basement that night, next day she’s got repairmen coming in, the day after that, a professional cleaning team ______ the ruined carpet. All this is being ______ on her time log. All this takes seven hours of her week. Seven hours. That’s like finding a(n) ______ hour in the day.

______, I’m sure if you had asked her at the ______ of the week, “Could you find seven hours to train for a triathlon (铁人三项)?” “Could you find seven hours to advise seven worthy people?” I’m sure she would have said what most of us would’ve said, which is, “No, can’t you see how ______ I am?” Yet when she had to find seven hours because there was water all over her ______, she found seven hours.

What this shows us is that time is ______ elastic (有弹性的). We cannot ______ more time, but time will stretch to fit in ______ we choose to put into it.

It’s about looking at the whole of our time and seeing when we can do what we want to do. I truly ______ this. There is time. Even if we are busy, we have time for what matters. And when we ______ what matters, we can build the lives we want in the time we’ve got.

1.A.boring B.frustrating C.interesting D.challenging

2.A.plan B.work C.time D.exercise

3.A.work on B.look for C.settle down D.add up

4.A.explained B.expressed C.interviewed D.informed

5.A.women B.students C.wives D.children

6.A.dropped B.disappeared C.broken D.burned

7.A.happen B.apply C.show D.promise

8.A.exciting B.damaging C.puzzling D.amazing

9.A.taking up B.dealing with C.making up D.checking on

10.A.recorded B.proved C.followed D.replied

11.A.exact B.separate C.loose D.extra

12.A.Therefore B.Moreover C.However D.Otherwise

13.A.start B.middle C.end D.stop

14.A.busy B.hard C.crazy D.serious

15.A.car B.basement C.shop D.office

16.A.freely B.poorly C.highly D.simply

17.A.keep B.make C.change D.save

18.A.which B.where C.how D.what

19.A.encourage B.admire C.praise D.believe

20.A.focus on B.believe in C.take in D.care for

Learn new skills

Study a new language that interests you. 1.. You’ll need to go over your vocabulary and grammar daily, so this will help you achieve your goal of learning something new every day. You can take a class at a community college, with a private tutor, or use online software. Choose a language that will benefit you in some ways. If your company has a branch in Japan, you might consider learning Japanese. If you’d love to travel to Italy, learn some basic Italian.

2.. Taking care of plants is a useful way to learn a new skill. You’ll need to learn how to select plants for your climate, figure out how to plant them, and how to care for them. You can find tips online, at your local gardening center, or by joining a local gardening club.

Improve your cooking skills for a useful hobby. Cooking is a skill that you can work on and learn about each day. If you’re a beginner, start slow. You might start by learning how to make scrambled (炒) eggs. 3., you can challenge yourself by trying new techniques and recipes.

Play a musical instrument if you love music. Learning to play a musical instrument requires daily practice. Each day, you can challenge yourself by learning new notes, new scales, or even a whole new song. 4..

Try dancing for a fun activity. Dancing is another skill that takes a lot of hard work. 5.. You can practice your steps at home and continually learn new routines. You can also watch dance videos online to learn to develop new skills.

A. You might travel abroad on holidays

B. If you show interest in learning cooking

C. Start a garden if you like the outdoors

D. When you begin to get the hang of it

E. Pick an instrument that you can access easily

F. Try taking dance classes at a nearby community center or dance school

G. Learning a new language is a great way to expand your knowledge

    The sun is going to expand into the orbit of Mercury (水星) according to scientific calculations, which will result in the entire Earth catching fire, destroying all life. In order to survive, the United Earth Government prepares 10,000 giant engines on Earth to drive it away from its original orbit. The whole trip is expected to last 2,500 years.

This imaginative tale is at the heart of the science-fiction movie The Wandering Earth. The original novel was written by Liu Cixin, one of China’s most outstanding science-fiction writers and a prize winner of the Hugo Award in 2015 for his novel The Three-Body Problem.

Perhaps thanks to Liu’s fame, as well as the huge marketing efforts of the movie team, The Wandering Earth posted ticket sales of 670 million yuan when it was shown on the first day. More importantly, The Wandering Earth is the first “made-in-China” science-fiction movie on the big screen, as the director, Guo Fan, is also Chinese.

As a fan of Liu, having read almost all of his science-fiction books, I should mention the movie follows a rather different form from his novel. Actually, it only borrows from the novel the idea of the Earth having to escape the solar system. That’s just the point. It means Chinese movie production teams have grown enough to develop new ideas on the creative basis of science-fiction writers, while the writers are willing to work together with movie productions so that the film results in the best possible performance.

Liu may be a highly regarded science-fiction writer in China, but he is not the only one. There are many writers with rich imaginations, and their works can be adapted into movies, too. Someone has predicted that 2019 will mark the starting year of success for Chinese science-fiction movies. Only time will tell whether that prediction will come true. But if more professional movie teams and creative writers could work together, we can certainly expect more success for the domestic (国内的) science-fiction movie industry.

1.Why does the Earth have to escape from its original orbit in the story?

A.Because the sun is about to hit the Earth.

B.Because its original orbit will be occupied by Mercury.

C.Because the giant engines’ strong power will drive it away.

D.Because it has to avoid being destroyed by the coming disaster.

2.What can we learn about the movie from the passage?

A.It is adapted from a science-fiction novel.

B.Its author was once awarded for The Wandering Earth.

C.It achieved huge success mainly because of its author’s fame.

D.Its director Guo Fan is also a famous science-fiction writer in China.

3.What does the underlined word “it” in the fourth paragraph refer to?

A.The unexpected success of the movie.

B.The great success of the original novel.

C.The creative adaptation from the novel.

D.The imaginative idea from the novel.

4.What does the author think of the future of Chinese science-fiction movies?

A.There is a long way to go.

B.They will definitely success.

C.They have great potential.

D.It cannot be predicted.

    Although we can’t know for certain how the earliest human beings kept track of the time, scientists believe they probably relied on the natural world around them. For example, historically, humans have relied upon the movement of the sun across the sky to track time. The ancient Egyptians built tall obelisks (方尖碑) that would cast shadows to help divide the day into sections.

These obelisks worked in much the same way as sundials (日晷), which were a popular means of timekeeping long ago. Of course, sundials didn’t help much at night or on cloudy days. To help keep time when it wasn’t sunny, ancient people also learned to track the movement of the planets and constellations (星座) after dark.

Other devices were developed over time, including hour glasses and water clocks. These devices relied upon the time it would take a particular substance (物质), such as sand or water, to move from one part of a container to another. Rather than clocks, though, these devices were more like timers.

How did people long ago set up a meeting at a certain time in the future? Some historians believe many people relied on a technique as simple as pointing to an area of the sky. When the sun reached that point, that’s when you would meet the next day.

Of course, humans, being the clever creatures we are, relied on a variety of natural solutions to the problem of timekeeping. For example, many people simply trained their bodies to wake up at the first light of dawn. Others may have relied upon animals, such as roosters, as alarm clocks.

If people had to be up before dawn, they might have depended on the full bladder (膀胱) method. By drinking a lot of water before going to bed, they would be assured of waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom!

1.What do the examples suggest in Paragraph 1?

A.It was hard for people to track time.

B.The sun was important to people’s life.

C.People tracked time by the natural world.

D.The sun had something to do with time.

2.What might be helpful when people get together in the day?

A.The animal calls.

B.The shadows of obelisk

C.The position of the sun.

D.The planets and constellations.

3.Why did some people drink too much water at night?

A.To get up on time. B.To wake up at dawn.

C.To prevent thirst. D.To go to the bathroom.

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A.When did Clock Appear?

B.Why is the Sun Important?

C.Where does Clock Come From?

D.How did People Keep Time before Clock?

    Can you imagine being a billionaire at the age of 21? Entrepreneur (企业家), social media star and model Kylie Jenner has done just that. According to the business magazine Forbes, Ms Jenner has become the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. She is so successful that she became a billionaire two years younger than Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. She made the majority of her fortune from her best-selling cosmetics (化妆品) business Kylie Cosmetics, which she started at the age of 15. She founded and owns the beauty company, which is estimated to be worth around $900 million.

Kylie Jenner was born in August 1997. She got into business at a young age. When she was 14, she created a line of clothing for a fashion brand. A year later, she launched her own cosmetics line called Kylie Lip Kits, which transformed into Kylie Cosmetics.

Jenner has been on TV screens since she was 10. Time magazine listed her as one of the most influential teens in the world. Today, Ms Jenner also has successful careers as a model, TV reality show star and social media personality.

When the magazine first reported last summer that Jenner would take over the title, she was met with debate from critics who argued over whether her success was “self-made” or merely because of being born into an already famous and wealthy family.

“I can't say I’ve done it by myself. I don’t have any inherited (通过继承得到的) money, but I have had a lot of help and a huge platform,” Jenner told Forbes when talking about her billionaire status. “I didn't expect anything. I did not foresee the future. But the recognition feels really good. That’s a nice pat on the back.”

1.Where was the majority of Kylie Jenner’s wealth from?

A.Her family. B.Social media.

C.Her modelling career. D.Her cosmetics business.

2.What did Kylie Jenner do in 2012?

A.She started her own cosmetics business.

B.She created a line of clothing for a fashion brand.

C.She began her career as a model and social media star.

D.She became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire.

3.What did critics argue about?

A.Whether Kylie Jenner was really that wealthy.

B.Whether Kylie Jenner would achieve greater success.

C.Whether Kylie Jenner succeeded in life all on her own.

D.Whether Kylie Jenner was among the most influential teens in the world.

4.What does the underlined phrase “a nice pat on the back” probably mean?

A.A huge challenge. B.A great encouragement.

C.An accurate prediction. D.A special requirement.

    Located just steps from the Downtown Disney District, the Disneyland Hotel is a short walk to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.

Want to Visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge?

Guests staying at one of the three Disneyland Resort hotels between May 31 and June 23, 2019 will receive a reservation to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge during their stay (one reservation per guest); valid (有效的) theme park admission is required.

During the reservation period, access to the experiences in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is subject to capacity. If the hotel reservation is cancelled, the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge reservation will be cancelled.

Modern Accommodation with a Magical Touch

Rooms at the Disneyland Hotel are both traditional and creative, paying loving tribute (致敬) to the classic years of Disneyland Park. Special Disney decoration provides a stay that your entire family will enjoy.

Themed Pools with Waterslides

Make a splash (溅水) at our two towering waterslides — themed after the classic park attraction and featuring a fun water play area.

For a more peaceful swim, cool off in the E-Ticket and D-Ticket pools — and then stretch out on a nearby chaise longue (躺椅). Or soak up the sun in the Mickey Spa and Minnie Spa pools and enjoy an even more comfortable experience. For an additional fee, spend the day in a private cabin next to the pools.

Dining for Every Taste

Fine dining and fantastic themed restaurants are all on the menu at the Disneyland Hotel. Dine at Steakhouse 55, where tasty steaks, seafood and an impressive selection of wines are yours to taste nightly. Wanting something more magic? Meet Goofy for breakfast at Goofy’s Kitchen, a delightful all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet (自助餐) with character.

Why Stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel?

Guests with valid theme park tickets can enjoy early admission to Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park and experience the well-known quality and service of Disney.

1.When can guests get a reservation for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from the hotel?

A.On April 23rd B.On June 3rd

C.On May 23rd D.On July 31st

2.What can you do at the themed pools?

A.Sunbathe in the Minnie Spa pools.

B.Have tasty steaks on a chaise longue.

C.Stay at a private place all day for free.

D.Make a splash in the E-Ticket and D-Ticket pools.

3.Which of the following is an advantage of staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel?

A.Getting a reservation for Star Wars movies all year around.

B.Staying in a room decorated with Disney characters.

C.Eating together with Goofy at Steakhouse 55.

D.Entering Disneyland Park without a ticket.

假如你是李华，正在带领来自英国的朋友游览故宫。他们对宫殿里龙的装饰图案 感到惊叹不已，但让他们不解的是，在西方文化中龙是一个恶魔的象征，而龙却是中华民族的图腾,故要求你用英文向他们简单介绍龙的相关信息。

内容包括：

1. 中国人自称龙的传人的原因；

2 .你如何看待这种文化差异。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇:传人descendants；图腾totem；皇帝的，至高无上的imperial

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2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

The other day, we move to the new school yard, where lies in the far north of the city. We were all on high spirits. The classrooms are bright and clean. We have a large amount of modern equipment, making convenient for us students to learn every subject. Now we can have plenty of after-class activity on the new playground. Our teachers often play basketball and soccer together with them. As spring approaches, the flowers newly planting in the yard have just been come out. With so many green trees and fragrance flowers around, we feel it less hard to study and our school life less enjoyable.

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US poet Maya Angelou once wrote, "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes 1. has gone through to achieve that beauty." This is especially true when it comes to the main characters of the hit movie Better Days, which came out in China on Oct. 25.

2. (adapt) from a popular online novel and soaring high as the biggest dark horse in the last two months, the film describes two teenagers whose fates are 3.(unexpected) changed at the night before gaokao, the national college entrance exam, 4. (approach). The film is one of the very few movies addressing school bullying.

The film stars actress Zhou Dongyu, and pop idol Jackson Yee, 5.performances are widely applauded online. 6. (talk) about why he chose to star in the movie, Yee said that he was attracted by the theme of teenage bullying. "Beyond the problem of school 7. (violent) , the film also forthrightly reflects on the mental growth of youth," he told Global Times, "For those who are neither bullies nor victims , if you know someone who's being bullied, don't just stand 8. and let it happen. Knowing what's right doesn't mean much 9. you do what's right. "

Director Tsang says he hopes the film can encourage reflection over some social issues and make viewers think about what to do to help those in trouble walk out of the shadows and build a 10. (good) world for young people growing up.

A Devoted Dog

As the Camp Fire continued, killing at least 85 people and displacing thousands more in Northern California, Madison waited there.

Gaylord, the Anatolian shepherd mix's owner, was not able to get to her home in Paradise, when the fire began to spread, meaning Madison was _______. For weeks, all Gaylord could do was pray for Madison's _______, according to California-based animal rescue _______ Paw Print Rescue.

Sullivan, a volunteer with the organization, had already helped _______ Madison's brother Miguel in a different city. But Madison was even more difficult to find. Sullivan _______ Madison a few times in a canyon(峡谷),apparently _______ his land, and put out fresh food and water _______ in hopes that the dog would turn up, according to a Facebook post by Sullivan. She even placed _______ clothing that smelled like Gaylord near the home '' to keep Madison hope _______ until his people could return'',Sullivan wrote.

When the evacuation(疏散)order was __________ last week and Gaylord went back to her home—which had been ruined by the fire—her __________ were answered: Madison was there, seemingly protecting what __________ remained of his family's home. ''Well, I'm so happy to report that Gaylord was allowed to return to her home today and THERE MADISON WAS!! ! ! He had stayed to protect what was left of his home, and never __________ his people!" Sullivan wrote in the comment on her Facebook post, ''I'm so happy I'm crying as I write this! He didn't give up through the storms or the fire!" she added.

__________ , Madison was __________ with Miguel for the first time since the __________ broke out. An emotional Gaylord said in an interview with the network that she was overcome with __________ to see Madison waiting for her. She also expressed how __________ she was to Sullivan. Gaylord said fighting through tears, ''You could __________ ask for better animals. He is the best __________''

1.A.picked out B.carried away C.left behind D.cared for

2.A.growth B.safety C.ability D.relief

3.A.fund B.branch C.accommodation D.organization

4.A.memorize B.locate C.relate D.show

5.A.caught B.investigated C.spotted D.reserved

6.A.guarding B.measuring C.rejecting D.visiting

7.A.regularly B.carelessly C.accidentally D.clumsily

8.A.a block of B.an ear of C.an article of D.a bunch of

9.A.alive B.diverse C.shallow D.specific

10.A.issued B.lifted C.turned down D.kept

11.A.curses B.speeches C.complaints D.prayers

12.A.little B.great C.small D.few

13.A.fell back on B.gave up on C.cracked down on D.dawned on

14.A.Soon afterwards B.Gradually C.Sooner or later D.Unwillingly

15.A.blocked off B.acquainted C.reunited D.fed up

16.A.conflict B.disease C.argument D.fire

17.A.fear B.grief C.boredom D.joy

18.A.special B.grateful C.superior D.attractive

19.A.always B.less C.only D.never

20.A.volunteer B.neighbor C.dog D.rescuer

    School phobia is a type of illness which causes the students, typically between the ages of 8-13, to be afraid to go to school. Symptoms include stomach aches, tiredness, shaking, a racing heart and frequent trips to the toilet.

1. Most commonly it is the result of separation anxiety, but it can also be caused by different kinds of stress. A child who has recently moved, suffered a loss, or gone through a divorce may develop school phobia, and phobias can also develop in response to bullying, an unrecognized learning disability, and poor self-image.2.

Many techniques can be used to manage school phobia. But research suggests that much more effective treatment is required for school phobia to prevent problems developing in later life. Children with this condition usually benefit from seeing a psychologist or doctor who can help the child and provide assistance to help parents and school officials support the child. As soon as school phobia is identified, parents should take action too. 3., and it can prevent the child from succeeding in school.

4. If bullying in school is a cause, for example, the bullying situation should be solved. A teacher can meet the child at the door and take him or her to class, and provide support so that the child feels a friendly adult is always available. Changes at home can include supportive language from parents, along with support like assistance with homework. If a child lacks confidence, parents may encourage the child to take up new hobbies. 5. Parents might also talk to their children about their own fears of school and how they got over them, and their own enjoyment of school and school-like activities.

A. It will help children to feel good about themselves

B. But a child with phobia refuses to accept adults' support

C. Adjustments can be made at home and in the classroom to help

D. This common phobia is associated with a wide variety of causes

E. Like other phobias, school phobia gets worse if it is left untreated

F. The most effective treatment is to help the child have a sense of success

G. Understanding the cause of school phobia is an important step in providing treatment

    In the past three years, according to a study, the number of people who study part- time in England has decreased by 42%—the equivalent (等同的)of 106,000 fewer students. Almost half a million students were studying part-time in the past three years, with most of them working at the same time and studying vocational subjects, according to Universities UK(UUK), which conducted the research. The report, which was requested by ministers, said, ''There seems to be many factors responsible for it: the current economic climate limiting employer support for further study and putting pressure on household budgets, changing pathways to higher education and the current changes to the funding system in England and associated increase in tuition fees. Factors such as the rise of apprenticeships(学徒制),increase in private providers (whether for profit or not for profit), and a shift to online learning also have an impact. ''

Professor Sir Eric Thomas, chairman of the review and vice-president of Bristol University, said, ''The reality is that the UK needs more graduates and relies heavily on part-time higher education to meet these fast changing skill needs in a fast changing world. We ignore part-time study's transformative power for individuals and society. While part-time students are a great success story for the UK, something is going wrong. In England in particular, numbers are reducing and do not look like recovering. The situation is highly complex. This review is the beginning of a process of universities working together and with partners to take steps in dealing with this issue. We cannot and must not give up on these students. ''

Rachel Wenstone, vice-president for higher education at the National Union of Students (NUS), said, ''NUS welcomes this report and we are pleased that this issue is getting the attention it deserves. It is incredibly disheartening to see the number of part- time students decreasing. The sector took responsibility in analyzing the issues facing part-time students and it's now time for the sector to take responsibility for dealing with the problems. ''

The university's minister, David Willetts, said, Part-time study brings enormous benefits to individuals, the economy and employers. Tuition fee loans are now available to new part-time students. We will also change the rules which stop people from getting financial support to learn new skills in engineering, technology and computer science part-time. This will make sure that the nation has the skills we need to keep our businesses ahead in the global race. Institutions must also play their part to encourage more part-time study by emphasizing the benefits to future students. I am calling on all universities to make sure that part-time options are highly visible on websites and detailed information about the courses is also up to date.

1.Which of the following is NOT the reason for the decline of the number of part- time students in the UK?

A.The tuition fees have been increased.

B.Many people choose to learn on the Internet.

C.People are too busy with their work and daily lives.

D.Families are short of money to let their members study further.

2.What does Eric Thomas really want to express in Paragraph 2?

A.Part-time higher education is very important in the UK.

B.More graduates in the UK have to improve their skills.

C.Part-time students have been very successful in the UK.

D.Universities in the UK play a key role in attracting part-time students.

3.How does Wenstone feel about the present part-time study in the UK?

A.Puzzled. B.Satisfied.

C.Optimistic. D.Discouraged.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A.The UK sees the decline of its part-time students

B.Part-time students receive more attention nowadays

C.The UK comes up with ways to attract more part-time students

D.The decline of part-time students has effects on the UK

    It shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that kids who read for pleasure are more likely to be at or above their expected reading level. Unfortunately, according to the National Assessment of Education Progress scores in 2018, 48 percent of fourth graders in the US have fallen below their grade level when it comes to reading. Schools have been trying different ways to improve students' reading skills, primarily by encouraging children to read more outside of the classroom.

One of the most successful programs has been the Reading to Dogs Program. The program is simple. Schools and libraries pair children that need help with their reading skills up with assistance dogs. The environment is usually very relaxed, with the dog and the child sitting together on the floor. This encourages physical interaction during the process which can help the child relax (petting dogs has been proven to lower blood pressure and reduce stress). Children benefit from the patience, acceptance and comfort of the dog's presence, while getting much needed practice with their reading skills in a non-judgmental environment. Children have an ability to interact one-on-one with a therapy dog to improve their reading skills. The benefits apply to other areas of the classroom as well, including students' concentration in class and their completion of homework.

In addition, the Reading to Dogs Program helps children:

1. Gain confidence. Children that score lower on reading exams are generally self- conscious about their abilities, and thus they are more likely to be uncomfortable when reading in front of their classmates. By replacing their classmates with a therapy dog, they are able to read in a completely non-judgmental environment, thus helping them to gain confidence in their skills.

2. Learn about responsible pet care. In addition to the educational and social benefits of this program, children also learn about interacting with an animal. For those who do not have pets at home, this program can teach children about proper dog care and behavior.

1.The author tends to think that         .

A.reading for fun may improve children's reading level

B.nearly half of all American students in Grade Four have performed badly

C.students cannot improve their reading ability by reading in class

D.dogs should be brought into classrooms to encourage kids to read

2.Assistance dogs can help children           .

a. improve their reading skills

b. raise more pets

c. focus on lessons

d. finish homework

A.a, b, c B.a, c, d

C.b, c, d D.a, b, d

3.What is the main idea of the last three paragraphs of the passage?

A.Why children read to dogs in America.

B.How the Reading to Dogs Program works.

C.What children gain from the program.

D.How dogs benefit from the program.

4.It can be inferred from the passage that            .

A.the program is the best way to improve reading skills

B.children can learn more from the patience of dogs

C.the dogs must receive training in reading in advance

D.children with lower reading abilities lack self-confidence

    When Randy Heiss went hiking behind his Patagonia, Ariz. farm, the last thing he expected to find was a Christmas list from a little girl across the US-Mexico border. “I found this balloon on my morning walk near Patagonia on Sunday. Attached to it was a piece of paper with the Christmas wishes from a little girl,” Heiss wrote on his Facebook page.

When he brought the list home to his wife, who speaks fluent Spanish, they determined that the little girl had asked for Enchantimals toys, clothes, art supplies and various other gifts. That's when Heiss set out to make the little girl's Christmas dreams come true. Heiss said he had attempted to send Christmas letters to Santa Claus via balloon when he was a kid but never received a response.

Heiss sent a Facebook message on Wednesday to XENY, a radio station in Nogales, to see if it could help him track down the girl or her family. He later received a response from the station, which had determined the author of the letter was an 8-year-old girl named Dayami, and the station wanted to set up a meeting between the two on Thursday. “It just changed my entire day,” Heiss told the Washington Post. “Instead of going back to my office in Bisbee, I went with my wife to Walmart. “

The couple bought almost everything on Dayami's list. They also brought a few gifts for Dayami's little sister, Ximena. They told the children they were “ ayudantes de Santa,” or Santa's helpers.

Heiss,60, said the experience was very healing for him and his wife. Nine years ago,the couple's only son died. “ Being around children at Christmas time has been absent in our lives,” Heiss said. We now have friends for life. For a day, that border fence with its concertina wire melted away.

1.How did Dayami send out her Christmas wishes?

A.By calling Heiss. B.By attaching them to a balloon.

C.By writing to a radio station. D.By sending a Facebook message.

2.When did Heiss know what the girl exactly wanted?

A.After the help of his wife.

B.When he found the balloon.

C.After their meeting in America.

D.When he got a response from the radio station.

3.What might make Heiss decide to fulfill the little girl's Christmas wishes?

A.His son's will.

B.The girls request for help.

C.His similar unsuccessful experience.

D.His desire to make friends with the girl.

4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.The couple got out of the pain completely.

B.The experience was a great relief to the couple.

C.The couple would help more children from Mexico.

D.There will be no border between countries one day.

    Kindle Voyage is our most advanced e-reader ever.

Brilliant display

New—The high-resolution（高分辨率的）display features sharp, dark text that reads even more like the printed pages.

Light that adjusts with you

New—Kindle Voyage can be read in bright sunlight or total darkness, and it's smart enough to know the difference. With a new adaptive front light, Kindle Voyage senses the light in your environment, and changes the setting to the ideal brightness. In order to more closely resemble reading on real paper, we researched and hand-tuned the optimal brightness setting for every lighting condition. When reading in the dark, the adaptive front light slowly lowers the display's brightness over to match the way the eye responds to darkness.

Effortless page turns

New—PagePress allows you to turn the page without lifting a finger. Simply apply pressure on the bezel surrounding the screen to turn the page, and PagePress will provide a silent haptic（触觉的）response for consistent and immediate reaction.

Remarkably thin design

Improved—At just 7. 6mm thin, Voyage is our thinnest Kindle ever. Kindle Voyage was designed to come one step closer to a sheet of paper. Comfortably hold Kindle Voyage in one hand for long reading sessions. With a magnesium(镁金)back and a glass front, Kindle Voyage is both durable and smooth.

Long battery life

Like Kindle Paperwhite, the battery lasts weeks on a single charge.

Kindle Unlimited

With Kindle Unlimited, you can read as much as you want, choosing from over 70,000 titles. From mysteries and romance to science fiction and more, freely explore new authors and books on any device for just $ 9. 99 a month. Try Kindle Unlimited free for 30 days.

1.According to the passage, the adaptive front light _______.

A.is designed specially for reading in the dark

B.changes its brightness according to readers' eyesight

C.provides readers with suitable brightness while reading

D.can make reading on screen more comfortable than on the printed pages

2.Which of the following is TRUE about Kindle Voyage?

A.It was designed with easy page turns.

B.Its battery lasts longer than Kindle Paperwhite.

C.Customers enjoy a 30-day free trial of Kindle Voyage.

D.One of the new features of Kindle Voyage is the thin design.

3.The passage is most probably________ .

A.a science report

B.a news report

C.a commercial advertisement

D.a travel guide

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。

Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and they had only a little money to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was very unfriendly to them.

One day, Ali took Zahra's shoes to a shoe repairman to have them fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn't until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali's running shoes, Zahra's school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.

Ali heard about a long distance race that would be held for the boys in the city. When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win the new shoes.

The day of the race arrived. Ali had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted, he thought only of Zahra and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided （碰撞）with him from behind. Ali crashed to the ground. 注意：

1.所续写短文的词数应为120左右；

2 .续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Paragraph 1:

Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.

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Paragraph 2:

Filled with pleasure, Ali walked home quickly. 

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假定你是李华，在你校学习的英国交换生Tim发邮件说他下学期要选修一门艺术课, 学校共开设两门课程：中国书法（Chinese Calligraphy）和中国绘画（Chinese Painting）,希望 你能向他推荐其中一门课程。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：

1.推荐的课程；

2.推荐的理由；

3.你的祝愿。

注意：1.词数80左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tim,

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写 在答题卡的相应位置。

We communicate with more than just spoken and 1. (write) words. We see examples of unconscious body language very often, yet there is also "learned" body language, 2.varies from culture to culture.

So far, every culture 3. (develop) a formal way to greet strangers, to show them we are not aggressive. 4. (traditional), Europeans and Americans shake hands with the right hand. They also shake hands when they make 5. deal. Greetings in Asian countries do not involve 6.(touch) the other person. In China, when we greet someone, we put the right hand over the left and bow slightly.  Muslims give a “salaam", 7. they touch their heart, mouth and forehead. Hindus join their hands and bow their heads 8. respect. Today American 9.(youth) often greet each other with the expression," Give 10. (I) five! ” Body language is fascinating for anyone to study. People give away much more by their gestures than by their words.

    Li Ning is called the prince of gymnasts. When he ______ at the age of 26, he had won 106 gold medals in major ___ across the world. They _____ six out of seven gold medals at the 1982 World Championship, and three at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles (as well as two silver and a bronze), Li Ning was the best, _______ sports journalists met in

1999 to make a _______of the greatest sportsmen and sportswomen of the twentieth century, Li Ning's name was on it, ______ footballer Pele and boxer Muhammad Ali.  But ______ he had won everything it was possible to win in his sport, Li Ning retired ________the feeling that he had failed. He was _______ because he had not performed well in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

But it was this sense of failure _____ made him determined to succeed in his new life. A year after his retirement, Li Ning _____ a new career as a businessman. But he didn't forget his sporting background. He decided to launch a new brand of sportswear, __________with global giants like Nike and Adidas. He made the ______ choice, for a Chinese person, of choosing his own name as the brand mark. The bright red logo is _____ the first two pinyin letters or Li Ning's name, L and N.

Li Ning's sports clothes came ______ the market at just the right time. The number of young people with money to _____ was on the increase — and sport had never been so ______ Li Ning' s designs were attractive, and they had a major _____ over their better-known rivals — they were ______ A pair of Nike trainers, for example, could cost up to five times as________as a similar Li Ning product. Success for Li Ning was guaranteed, and it came quickly.

1.A.resigned B.began C.retired D.started

2.A.battles B.competitions C.wars D.fights

3.A.included B.got C.received D.had

4.A.Before B.After C.If D.When

5.A.list B.plan C.circle D.speech

6.A.such as B.on behalf of C.together with D.in honor of

7.A.since B.even though C.when D.now that

8.A.from B.through C.for D.with

9.A.disappointed B.confused C.satisfied D.content

10.A.which B.what C.that D.who

11.A.produced B.began C.ended D.continued

12.A.working B.arguing C.dealing D.competing

13.A.unusual B.common C.ordinary D.normal

14.A.made out of B.made into C.made up of D.making up for

15.A.off B.onto C.from D.after

16.A.pay B.cost C.take D.spend

17.A.interesting B.popular C.valuable D.hopeful

18.A.disadvantage B.control C.power D.advantage

19.A.cheaper B.better C.more expensive D.more attractive

20.A.few B.many C.much D.little

    You've decided your child is spoiled（宠坏的），and you want to do something about it. Is it too late? Not necessarily。.  Here are four tips from an expert for getting your child to behave well.

1. You've spoiled your child by giving him or her too much for too little. You can correct this by helping your child to learn to work harder for rewards and understand that not all good behavior is rewarded.2. For example, at first, insist that your daughter put a few toys away before she gets a snack, and gradually increase the amount of work required for each reward.

Don't overreact to crying. When children don't get what they want, their natural behavior is to cry. If you react every time your child cries, you may be denying（拒绝给予） him or her an important chance to learn something. 3.

Prepare for a fight. At the beginning, children's demands will increase when they find out parents are not going to give them the new toys they want. When it happens, be careful not to give in just because the child shouts.   4.

Stick to the program. 5. That' s not necessarily a bad thing. It means the requirements are getting stricter and that your child is accepting changes. Remember： Give it time, and don't give up.

A. Make changes slowly.

B. Cut down on rewards.

C. Try your best to comfort the child.

D. Rather, wait until the child calms down.

E. Your child will probably be upset when you begin making changes.

F. There is little doubt that things will get worse before they get better.

G. As a parent, you need to know when to comfort a child and when to simply walk away.

    Lightning is a powerful force of nature. In fact,  a lightning strike carries millions of volts（伏特）of electricity. Scientists say a bolt of lightning strikes somewhere on Earth every second. That is a lot of energy!

Think how wonderful it would be if we could capture lightning and sell it in a bottle. Sadly, that is not something you or I can do, at least not yet.

The phrase "to catch lighting in a bottle” means capturing something powerful or difficult. Then you are able to control it and perhaps show it to the world. This is where the "bottle” part is important.

We can also use "to catch lightning in a bottle" to describe an extremely difficult or unlikely success. In the world of sports , players and teams have also been known for catching lightning in a bottle. Anything physical that is "lightning in a bottle "can be described as a rare achievement. Climbing the top of Mount Everest is considered a rare achievement of endurance（忍耐力）.

Language experts do not know exactly where this expression comes from. Some say it may have started with Benjamin Franklin---the American diplomat, businessman and inventor. Benjamin Franklin is known for a scientific experiment involving electricity and lightning. As the story goes, Franklin once flew a kite in a lightning storm. He had hoped that lightning would strike the kite as it flew high in the sky. He thought the electricity would travel down the string to a metal key at the bottom. Then the plan was to catch the electricity in a glass jar, but that didn't happen. However, it did lead to the invention of the lightning rod and the understanding of positive and negative charges.

So, you can’t catch real lightning in a bottle. But hopefully, during your lifetime you'll have the experience of catching a little of your own lightning in a bottle・

1.How does the author start the passage?

A.By comparing different views.

B.By giving an example.

C.By presenting some facts.

D.By stating his own experience.

2.The reason why Benjamin Franklin did the scientific experiment was that he aimed to

A.catch the electricity

B.fly a kite in a lightning storm

C.invent the lightning rod

D.understand positive and negative charges

3.Which kind of magazine is this passage probably from?

A.Entertainment. B.Language.

C.Science. D.Sports.

    I was 16 when my father finally decided he would send me to wilderness camp for several months. He had threatened to do it many times before, but my mother had always managed to prevent him from doing so. This time he insisted on doing it.

The latest incident was the last straw. Impulsively （(冲动地）,I had pushed Mr.  Ford, my math teacher, down a flight of steps at school. He broke his arm in two places. Anyway , he had agreed not to accuse me as a favor to my dad, who was in the middle of a tight race for sheriff （执法官）in our town. But my reckless behavior had my dad's closest advisor talking." John? he's your son and he's a kid, but he is dragging you down." his advisor said. "If you can't make your son obey the rules, how can you make the law obeyed in this town?"

So, off to Pisgah National Forest I went. I imagined hours of untold abuse at the hands of some strong officer. I was determined not to be broken. I was who I was.

Nearly every day for six months, a small group of other troubled teens and I carried our 30-pound backpacks on a difficult journey covering about 10 miles.

Our sergeants were firm but kind 9 not frightening as I had imagined. We learned how to make a fire without matches. We learned which plants were safe to eat out in the wild. I felt myself change. I was calm and often reflective. My old, impulsive self was gone.

One morning, six months later, my dad came to pick me up. I ran to hug him and saw happiness and love in his eyes.

"So what's it like being sheriff?" I asked on the ride home.

"I lost the race, Danny,” he said.

"I'm sorry, Dad.” I knew my behavior probably had a lot to do with the defeat.

Dad squeezed my shoulder and brought me close. “As long as I don't ever lose you, I'm okay. ”

1.The author was finally sent to wilderness because .

A.he could learn how to survive in the wild

B.his teacher insisted on giving him a lesson

C.he pushed his math teacher down the stairs

D.his mother feared that he would be accused

2.The underlined word “reckless" in Paragraph 2 probably means .

A.proud B.rude

C.careless D.reasonable

3.What can we learn about the author from the passage?

A.He changed a lot after the camp.

B.He was not satisfied with his life in the camp.

C.He was abused by the officer.

D.He made enemies with other troubled teens at the camp.

4.How did the author father feel at the end of the story?

A.Anxious. B.Astonished.

C.Disappointed. D.Relieved.

    Some birds are masters of crime. That means these species steal food from other birds and get away with it. Scientists have long wondered what these birds have in common. A new study suggests that big body size does not predict bad behavior. Instead, it is the size of the birds' brains that matters most.

To learn more about what makes some birds tend towards a life of crime and how they steal food from other birds, scientists analyzed 856 published reports of thieves. Researcher Julie says she started the project after watching birds steal dry dog food out of unattended bowls. She read about some dramatic examples of thieves, including birds that steal food from others flying in midair or bending through the sky. She learned that members of some species disturb other birds until they spit up food in their mouth.

Families that steal also tend to eat fish, mice, and other vertebrates （脊椎动物） instead of just insects. These meatier （多肉的）meals are hard to catch, and they deliver lots of valuable calories, so they are attempting to steal.

Finally, birds that steal tend to have big brains in relation to their bodies. That may seem surprising, since human bullies （欺凌弱小者）are often thought to be stronger in size. But for birds, stealing isn't about strength. It takes a clever brain to get food out of another hungry bird's claws, especially if that bird is bigger than you are.

1.What is the key factor of the birds' stealing food?

A.Body size. B.Living environment.

C.Brain size. D.Strength.

2.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A.Stealing birds are often stronger.

B.For birds, stealing is about cleverness and tricks.

C.Birds steal food only from those that are smaller in size.

D.Birds that steal have small brains for their bodies.

3.The best title for the passage can be .

A.Diet Habits of a Feather

B.Hunting Skills of a Feather

C.Brains of a Feather

D.Thieves of a Feather

假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Alex想要学习中国书法，向你咨询有关信息。请你根据下 面提示，给他写一封回信。

1. 简要介绍中国书法；

2. 学习书法的建议；

3. 表达美好祝愿。

注意：1. 开头已经给出；

2. 词数：100左右；

3. 可以适当増加细节，以使行文连贯。

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