七、完形填空（每小题1分，共10分）
请阅读下列短文，理解其大意，然后从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个能填入空
白处的最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I know a Catherine who is smart, educated and interesting. But I avoid her because she never
36 complaining (抱怨) ! For years, I fought against my feelings, because I really like and admire her, but I’ve found I just can’t be her friend. Her world is 37 “buts…”. The trip would have been nice, but the drive was too long. The food was good, but the light of the restaurant was too 38 . The hotel was too hot, the bed hurt her back and the room service was too slow. Her complaints were 39 changing me. Months ago, my best friend Daisy was listening to me complaining about Catherine 40 she just became really angry. “Either break up with her, or leave me alone.” She shouted at me, “I’m tired of listening to your complaining.” Her honesty surprised me, and I began to keep myself away from Catherine. Later, I did 41 her.
Now I try to remain happy and positive ( 积 极 的 ) about life, and find friends of the same. There’s
been scientific research lately. It shows that people who find 42 to be thankful for their lives are actually happier, and I believe that is true. Endless complaining seems to control your life if you let it come into your brain. And too much complaining will actually make your life 43 . Some people take “gratitude ( 感激之情) walks” every day, where they 44 their lives
in a positive way. By developing a grateful attitude, you can be turned away from what’s troubling you, and 45 what makes you happy. Then you will have a beautiful life. 36. A. keeps B. stops C. enjoys 37. A. full of B. far from C. silently 38. A. noisy B. strong C. famous for 39. A. hardly B. suddenly C. dirty 40. A. until B. because C. unless 41. A. choose B. help C. forget 42. A. reasons B. excuses C. questions 43. A. busie B. longer C. worse 44. A. give away B. depend on C. think about 45. A. against B. toward C. through
八、 阅读理解（这一部分共五篇短文，每篇短文后有五个小题，每小题 2 分，共 50 分）
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（A）
请阅读黑板上的问题及六个小标题，将其与下列五位同学对此问题的陈述进行匹配，并在答题 卡上将对应的选项涂黑。其中有一项为多余选项。
What’s better for learning, hands-on projects or tests? 动手操作的项目 测试 A. Learning, not memorizing B. Studying gets boring C. Less stress with tests D. Better job preparation E. Better by the book F. Creative learning 46. I think kids learn better by studying for tests. If you actually sit and study what you are supposed to learn, you’ll remember it. Hands-on projects might end up making a kid feel stressed if they are trying to finish on time, and If you are stressed, you might not learn as much. 47. When people study, they remember what was in the book. If they know they have a test, they will most likely to take notes on all the important information to help them with the test, so they will learn it better. 48. With a hands-on project, you can be creative while you learn. It’s also a lot more fun than sitting at a desk with flashcards. Plus, with a hands-on project, you can learn more than you expected. It’s more satisfying to learn on your own without someone explaining it to you. 49. Hands-on projects are better. When you are studying for a test, it can get boring and then you can get distracted(注意力分散的). You learn better doing projects because it is not boring and you experience new things depending on what you are doing 50. I think kids learn hands-on projects because they have to consider the topic, instead of just memorizing information that they’ll forget about after the test. Also, completing a project is good for spending time with your friends or family. B
请阅读下面辩论赛正反方的观点，从每小题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中，选出一个最佳选，并 在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In students’ daily talks, celebrities （ 名 人 ） are usually a hot topic, including their dress, behavior, families and other personal things. Then, is it a celebrity’s job（职责）to be a good role model? Please read the following students’ debate.
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51. Which of the following reasons is NOT from the pros? A.People look up to the celebrities.
B. Everyone should try to be a good role model. C. Celebrities get much love and support from fans. 52. What does the underlined word “inappropriate” mean? A. 难以言说的 B. 非同寻常的 53. According to the cons, how do some people become famous? A. By working hard at what they love. B. By setting a good example to others. C. By making good choices for themselves.
54. Which of the following is TRUE according to their words? A. It is easy for stars to win back fans. B. Stars may sometimes do something wrong. C. Family members should encourage kids to be stars. 55. What conclusion(结论) can we draw from their opinions?
A.When you become a celebrity, you have been a good role model too.
C. 不恰当的
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B. Even though a celebrity makes mistakes, young people should follow him. C. Whether a celebrity is a role model or not, he should care about his behavior.
C
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺，并在 答题卡上将选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。
This year 2,300 teenagers from all over the world will spend about ten months in US homes. They will attend US schools, meet US teenagers, and form impressions of America. 56 They will learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.
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Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family. In turn, George's son Mike
spent a year in Fred's home in America. Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months’ study, the language began to come to him. 58 Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.
59 The father’s word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than one of the members. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car.
“Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it.
Meanwhile, in America, Mike, a German boy, was also forming his idea. “I suppose I should
criticize( 批 评 )American schools,” he said. “It is far too easy by our level. 60 In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There should be some middle ground between the two.”
D
请阅读下面短文，在下面的横线上填入与文章意思最相符的内容，并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。
According to the traditional Chinese custom, 2018 is just the year of Dog. Ranking as the eleventh
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animal in the
Chinese zodiac -- the Shengxiao, Dog is a symbol of loyalty (忠诚) and honesty.
● Self-mocker (自嘲)
Words and phrases including dogs (Gou in Chinese) are commonly used by young people when telling jokes about themselves. For example, you can say “Valentine’s Day has nothing to do with me since I am a single dog.” It is believed that dog-related words and phrases usually have good humour.
● Close relationship
Among some young people, adding “dog” to a friend’s name has the meaning of a close relationship. One of the most famous examples in China is that the actor Lin Gengxin is called Lin Gou by his close friends and beloved fans.
● Easy to raise
Kids with pleasant names are easy to bring up, according to an ancient Chinese saying. Parents in the countryside prefer to give nicknames including Gou Sheng and Gou Dan to their kids in the hope that they are as easy to be raised as dogs.
● Metaphor (隐喻)
Since dogs are considered to have many good qualities ( 品 质 ), the word is included in more than 10 Chinese metaphors. For example, “serve like a dog or a horse,” is used to describe someone who is ready to work hard for the people who have powers.
61. ____________ 62.___________ 63.___________ 64.____________ 65._________
E
请阅读下面非连续性文本，按要求完成所给的任务，并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。 Learning to communicate well is a skill you will use all your life. You need this skill in your personal life to express your feelings to friends and family members. You need to be able to
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