阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
I had a wonderful school time, thanks to my Chinese teacher, who inspired me to do great things.
From the moment I could say my first word, I ___1.____(attract) by words and books. It was my Chinese teacher who grew my love of reading and influenced me a lot. Under her _____2.____(encourage), I would spend hours ____3.____(bury) myself in novels, even if my friends just laughed at me. She encouraged reading: not just in class, ____4._____ on our own as well. The main reason why I like her so much is ___5.____ she is the one of the kindest teachers I have ever met. Whatever story you had that you wanted to share, she would always listen ___6.__(careful) and treat you like a friend rather than a student. It was obvious that she cared about our dreams and futures. Her personality just shows sunshine and warmth. A teacher who cares that much deserves a special place in ___7.__ heart of her students.
Therefore, to sum it up, my Chinese teacher is possibly one of the most inspiring ___8.__(educator) I’ve ever had. Her considerate ways and heartfelt pride toward her students make me ___9.___(feel) warm. A good teacher is the one who explains, a better teacher demonstrates, but only the ___10.___(good) can truly inspire.
第二节 完成句子
1.他的态度表明，医生提出的建议是没有意义的。
His attitude suggested that the proposal __________ _____________ by the doctor made ___________ ___________.
2.双方的商讨已经破裂，哪一方应负责还不清楚。
Discussions between the two sides have ___________ ___________. It is not clear which side is __________ ____________
3.正如上面所提到的，只有目光短浅的人才看不到教育的重要性。
_______ is mentioned above, only a short-sighted man will __________ ____________ _____________ the importance of education.
4.在我的一生中从来没有见过这样美的地方。
____________ in my life ___________ ____________ _____________such a wonderful place.
5.毫无疑问，懂得一些急救知识很有必要，因为危险无处不在。
____________ ___________ ___________ ___________ that it is necessary to know some knowledge of first aid as dangers lie everywhere.
根据汉语、首字母或语境提示写出单词
1.We were eager to hear the ___________(宣布) of the winner of the race.
2.The beauty of the sunrise is beyond ________________(描述).
3.I slowed down the _____________(过程) deliberately so as to let myself have more time to think.
4.In many countries, political __________(嫌疑犯) are kept under police observation.
5.My eyes were so ___________(肿胀) that I could hardly see anything.
6.She was always o___________ even when things were at their worst.
7.We s___________ the juice from an orange just now.
8.I told him the good news the i___________ I met him on the street.
9.The shop assistant was fired out as she was a____________ of cheating customers.
10.The museum __________ of three parts, one for architecture, one for painting collections and another for statues.
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。
The Child Is the Center of the Whole Thing
Children are amazing. Each one is so different, and they all surprise you. Sometimes it takes a bit of trial and error to inspire them to communicate and learn. A boy I visited this morning was so ________ that he wouldn’t say a word. His mother was very quiet, too. He wasn’t interested in the books I brought, so I tried a ________ way. We played a game of make-believe by using little toys. ________ he started, he showed great imagination and he was able to ________ his ideas. That’s my job as a home visitor — to model ways that parents can ________ their children’s potential(潜能) and get them ready for ________.
Every Monday morning, I ________ with the other 17 home ________ working in the Docklands community, and we compare notes. We all arrive in our blue ________ that have become so recognizable in this part of the city. ________, we have people ________ to us now in the streets as we make our daily rounds, and they ask if we would come to their ________ and help with their children. Twice a week, I visit nine houses. In each one, the mother, the child, and I ________ on the floor and play. Sometimes there’s a dad or a grandparent, but the child is always at the ________ of our little group, because the child is the point of the whole thing.
Our job is to give parents ________ about how to play with their children in ways that will ________ learning, language skills, and imagination. We let the child ________ the lead. Any teacher of small kids will tell you that they can ________ the ones whose parents read to them and play with them at home.
This week’s meeting with the other home visitors was very ________. Arlene Foster, from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, came in to ________ to us about what we’re doing and how it fits in with the Council’s plan for early childhood education.
1.A. braveB. lovelyC. shyD. lazy
2.A. specialB. rareC. differentD. successful
3.A. BeforeB. WhetherC. UntilD. Once
4.A. inventB. expressC. writeD. support
5.A. foldB. huntC. unlockD. understand
6.A. riskingB. adjustingC. learningD. working
7.A. dealB. compareC. comeD. meet
8.A. parentsB. friendsC. doctorsD. visitors
9.A. shoesB. busesC. uniformsD. houses
10.A. In factB. In turnC. In returnD. In case
11.A. make upB. put upC. come upD. hold up
12.A. housesB. shopsC. businessesD. schools
13.A. lie downB. sit downC. pass downD. calm down
14.A. roomB. tableC. centerD. edge
15.A. ordersB. warningsC. regardsD. ideas
16.A. limitB. declineC. teachD. improve
17.A. controlB. takeC. offerD. review
18.A. blameB. spoilC. spotD. seek
19.A. honestB. timelyC. pleasingD. helpful
20.A. showB. talkC. referD. mean
Sometimes you just want to get away. Your older brother and his friends are constantly camped in front of the TV, your baby sister won't stay out of your room, and you want some time for yourself.
But when you get it — maybe at a friend's house for an all-weekend DVD marathon or on spring break at Disney World — you're surprised to find yourself missing the chaos(混乱） at home a bit.
What's that all about? _____1.____ _
When you're homesick, you might feel nostalgic（怀念的）for familiar things like your family, friends, pets, house, or neighborhood. Homesickness isn't only for kids. __2.___ Teens might get homesick when they leave home for the first extended period of time, like during a vacation with a friend's family.
Familiar surroundings, people, and routines provide people with a sense of security and comfort. _____3._____ Those homesick feelings are completely normal.
4. Others may feel physical symptoms, like stomachache or headache, or even become truly depressed. Most of the time, once the new surroundings and people become more familiar, feelings of homesickness go away. If you have additional stress in your life — like a divorce or a death in the family — homesickness can be more intense(强烈的).
Almost everyone has felt homesick at some time. __ 5. It means you have family and friends worth missing and a place you want to return to when your adventure away from home is over.
A. Believe it or not, you’re feeling homesick.
B. Remember that there’s a good side to homesickness, too.
C. Luckily, homesickness is usually mild and doesn’t last long.
D. Some people may only feel a little loneliness, sadness, or anxiety.
E. And you can do some things to make sure it doesn’t spoil your fun.
F. Practically everyone feels homesick from time to time, even adults.
G. In a new place, you may find yourself missing the comforts of home and loved ones.
Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person. With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.
Love
Love plays a vital role in our life. Love makes you feel wanted. Without love a person could become cruel and ferocious(残忍的). In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who show us with unconditional love and care, and they teach us about what is right and wrong, good and bad. But we always tend to take this for granted. It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to others’ feelings. Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better.
Happiness and Sorrow
Materialistic happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others’ face gives a certain level of fulfillment. Peace of mind is the main link to happiness. No mind is happy without peace. We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow. Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one, failure and despair. But these things are temporary and pass away.
Failure and Success
Failure is the path to success. It helps us touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way. Success brings in money, fame, pride and self-respect. Here it becomes very important to keep our head on our shoulder. The only way to show our gratitude to God for bestowing(授予) success on us is by being humble, modest, courteous and respectful to the less fortunate ones.
Hope and Despair
Hope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds in patience. Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour, because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same. We have only one choice: keep moving on in life and be hopeful.
Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday, for it has passed and is beyond our control. Tomorrow is unknown, for it could either be bright or dull. The only alternative is to work hard today, so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.
1.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Life is a Journey of Ups and Downs
B. Love Plays an Important Role in Our Life
C. Failure is the Path to Success
D. Hope Keeps Life Going
2.What is the author’s understanding of happiness?
A. Materialistic happiness leads to people living a short life.
B. Smiling to others adds to our happiness.
C. Happiness is temporary and passes away.
D. Happiness is closely related with peace of mind.
3.In the author’s opinion, tomorrow ________.
A. is beyond our control
B. is bright and hopeful
C. calls for today’s efforts
D. count for more than yesterday
4.The passage is most likely to be found in a ________.
A. magazineB. tourist guideC. book reviewD. science report
