同学们，第三年的初中生活已过一半，回顾过去两年多的初中生活，你发现你有什么变化吗？你是怎么改变的？请以“What changes I have had”为题写一篇短文向你校英语报“每周之星”栏目投稿。
提示：内容可包括性格、爱好、学习、生活习惯、行为习惯等方面的变化。
要求：1.至少选两方面内容；2.语言流畅、书写规范；3.100词左右，可适当发挥，文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
What changes I have had
How time flies! Almost more than two years has quickly passed since I came to high school. I find I have changed a lot. ________________________________________________________________________________
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I am happy that I have changed so much!
根据所给的中文意思完成句子，每空一词。
1.这味道总是令我想起我的妈妈。
The smell always _________ me _________ my mother.
2.无疑，在我们的生活中健康是最重要的。
_________ _________, health is the most important in our life.
3.她将坚持她的决定，并为之努力工作。
She will _________ _________ her decision and work hard for it.
4.Tim昨天去的大连而不是上海。
Tim went to Dalian _________ _________ Shanghai yesterday.
5.不要让孩子们在图书馆里制造噪音。
Stop the children from _________ _________ in the library.
按要求完成下面各句，每空一词。
1.You must do the work now. (改为被动语态)
The work must _________ _________ now.
2.The pink bag on the desk is Alice’s. (对划线部分提问)
_________ _________ the pink bag on the desk?
3.Both my father and my uncle like going fishing in their free time. (改为否定句)
_________ my father _________ my uncle likes going fishing in their free time.
4.The house was built last month. It stands on the hill. (合并为含有定语从句的复合句)
The house _________ _________ on the hill was built last month.
5.Why does Tom always feel tired in class! Can you explain? (合并为含有宾语从句的复合句)
Can you explain _________ Tom always _________ tired in class?
从下面的方框中选择适当的选项补全对话。（其中有两项是多余的）
A: Are you celebrating tonight, Mark?
B: Yes, I will go out and get dumplings.
C: Uh, what are you celebrating?
A: Chinese New Year! 1.
C: Oh, I see.
A: I think of my family at this time of year.
B: Me, too. My family gets together for Chinese New Year.
A: Mine, too. And my mom always cooks a big dinner! 2.
C: Why?
B: Some foods are lucky for Chinese people. Fish is one of them.
C:3.
B: That’s because “fish” sounds like “余” in Chinese. It means riches.
C: Oh! 4.
A: That’s right. And children do get riches.
C: They do?
A: Yes! 5. The envelopes have money in them.
A. We always have fish.
B. Why is fish a lucky food?
C Tonight is Chinese New Year’s Eve.
D. So people wish for riches in the new year.
E. What does your mother cook on New Year’s Eve?
F. Children get red envelopes (红包) from their parents and other adults.
G. We usually have a big dinner in a restaurant on Chinese New Year’s Eve.
根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的选项补全短文。
Want to study abroad? Choose Travelingua!
Every year. a large number of students choose to study abroad. Many people find the experience of studying abroad very exciting, but also very scary. Let Travelingua give you some advice.
Why do it?
Living in another country will help you learn a language and learn about another culture. 1. Many companies want employees (雇员) who speak a second language or who have experienced living or working in another country.
Making the right choice
To choose the right country or school, ask yourself these questions: For how long do I want to study abroad? Do I want to live with a host family, with roommates, or alone? 2. If you aren’t sure how to answer these questions, our experienced staff can help!
Getting ready to go
Before you go, learn as much of the language as you can and read about the customs of your host country. Also, talk with people who have experience in studying abroad. 3.
Once you are there
Be open to meeting new people and having new experiences. Don’t expect to always be comfortable. After the first few weeks it’s usual to feel a little homesick (想家的). Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place with new customs. 4. Try to keep in touch with the people back home.
A. How much can I afford to pay?
B. Talk to your new friends and write about your feelings.
C. Studying abroad is also excellent training for the working world.
D. And call the school to make sure someone can meet you when you get there.
When Cheryl was at primary school, nobody ever called her by her real name. There was always someone making fun of her size. That continued for several years and it made her feel upset.
But one day, when she was eleven, as she was building a tree house in her garden, Cheryl realized she had more physical power (体力) than all the boys. She could lift heavy things and do things that other kids couldn’t. So, she decided to try weightlifting.
Cheryl was really good at weightlifting, so her coach encouraged her to take part in competitions. Her talent began to shine. She holds every American record in her age group and she also won a bronze medal (铜牌) at the 2000 Olympic Games, when she was only sixteen.
Cheryl is not only strong but also crazy about her sport. She usually works out for three hours a day including Saturdays. However, this doesn’t mean that weightlifting is her only interest. Just like other teenagers, Cheryl enjoys spending her free time with friends and her two sisters. They don’t always go out, but when they do, they often go to the cinema or a seafood restaurant. Cheryl also likes drawing and painting and she’s a very talented artist. Her portraits (画像) made in pencil have won prizes in competitions.
Cheryl’s success has made her an idol, especially among oversized teenagers. She says, “Hopefully, I can set an example to other people who feel they are far from normal and encourage them to do things that are challenging. We’re not all going to be supermodels. I don’t want to look like that. What’s important is how you feel and how you act towards others.”
1.At the 2000 Olympic Games, Cheryl ______.
A.set a world record B.met her future coach
C.won a medal in her sport D.was the youngest weightlifter
2.The fourth paragraph is mainly about Cheryl’s ______.
A.training plans B.different interests
C.social life D.general achievements
3.What message does Cheryl send to other teenagers?
A.Interest is the best teacher. B.Do not make fun of others.
C.Accept yourself for who you are. D.Anyone can become a supermodel.
