Madina comes from Xinjiang Province. She lost her hand because of frostbite (凍傷) when she was six months old. From then on, she had to experience all kinds of _______. With the help of her father and others, she successfully _______primary and middle schools. Many children made fun of her disabled hands, _______ she didn’t give up going to school. She was _______ thirsty for becoming an artist.

In November last year, she came to studio (工作室) —Hebei Craftsman Wood Painting Studio in Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei. She learned _______ she could paint on wood there. After seven months of hard _______, she passed a skill assessment(評(píng)估) test successfully, which was difficult for her. Then, she was _______ to go to work by the boss of a studio as a painter.

She said that she thanked the hardship in her life. They made her become __________ than others. Now she expresses her hope and love through her painting.

【1】A.going throughB.going outC.going awayD.going by

【2】A.keepB.solveC.faceD.explain

【3】A.difficultiesB.feelingsC.suggestionsD.symbols

【4】A.missedB.completedC.droppedD.knew

【5】A.andB.soC.orD.but

【6】A.neverB.seldomC.hardlyD.always

【7】A.whatB.howC.whyD.when

【8】A.chanceB.guideC.practiceD.use

【9】A.invitedB.remindedC.helpedD.refused

【10】A.weakerB.strongerC.poorerD.prettier

After I turned nine, my mom allowed me _______ cooking. I started with making tea and hoped that _______ from people around me. One day, a neighbor visited us. So I made a cup of tea for her. However, she took a sip and put down _______ cup right away, saying that it tasted so bad. My mom offered to make a fresh cup for her, but she refused and left right away. I was so upset.

_______ dad came home, my mom explained what had happened. Dad told my mom that he wished to eat the bread made by me. Guess what? The bread I made was too bad. However, _______ my surprise, dad ate it up! He said it was delicious. I _______ deeply and I gave him a big hug. The next morning, he asked me to make tea for him. After finishing his tea, he said he started with a _______ day than before because of the tea I prepared. I couldn’t _______ describe what my feeling was at that time. Dad’s words were so warm that I became happy and excited.

If dad hadn’t lied that day, I might have believed the neighbors’ __________. Nowadays, I completely believe when lie help a person to bring his confidence back, lies aren’t lies.

【1】A.watchB.have watchedC.will watchD.watched

【2】A.to tryB.tryingC.triedD.try

【3】A.I can get praiseB.can I get praiseC.I could get praiseD.could I get praise

【4】A.aB.anC.theD./

【5】A.BeforeB.UntilC.SinceD.When

【6】A.toB.inC.atD.for

【7】A.touchB.was touchedC.is touchingD.will be touched

【8】A.niceB.nicerC.nicelyD.the nicest

【9】A.possibleB.possiblyC.exactD.exactly

【10】A.wordB.wordsC.ideaD.ideas

A: Good morning! I’d like to buy a subway ticket.

B: Good morning! 【1】?

A: I’m going to the Great Wild Goose Pagoda.

B: I see, you need to take subway Line 3.

A: OK. 【2】?

B: The next subway will arrive in about 10 minutes.

A: Good. 【3】?

B: It’s 4 kilometers from here.

A: OK. 【4】?

B: Yes, you can take the box as long as it weighs less than 20 kilograms.

A: I see. There are only some books and clothes in it.

B: There is no problem. You can just wait here.

A: One more question. 【5】?

B: It only takes you around 20 minutes to get there. It will be quicker to go on the underground.

A: It’s nice of you. Thank you very much.

B: You are welcome.

B: Thanks, Nancy.

A:【1】

B: It’s a kind of new pen which is used for writing longer.

A: Really? I’d like one.【2】

B: It can be bought in our school store.

A: Great!【3】

B: I’m thinking about inventing a kind of dustless chalk for teachers. It’s good for their health.

A: That’s amazing! 【4】

B: I’m not sure. These days I’m busy with a test.

A: Oh!【5】I hope you can finish it as soon as possible.

B: It’ll try my best to make it.

A.You invented so many things.

B.Where can I get it?

C.What a pity!

D.What are you going to invent next?

E.That’s a good idea!

F.What’s your invention?

G.How soon will it be finished?

they, bird, have, beauty, quick, one, use, become, cover, eat

Rebecca is a wildlife camera woman from the United Kingdom. She was filming a documentary for the BBC in the Pacific Ocean. When she saw hundreds of dead 【1】she cried. They died after【2】some of the plastic that was thrown into the sea. The beaches on the Pacific island used to be a(n)【3】place, but now they are 【4】with plastic toys, bottles, pens...every plastic thing you can think of.

Rebecca decided to do something. She【5】an idea of “Bag for life”. In her hometown of Modbury in southwest England, she asked local shopkeepers whether they could do something to help. She asked【6】to stop providing plastic bags in their shops.

What surprised Rebecca was that the shopkeeper agreed and Modbury became the【7】plastic bag-free town in Britain. Instead, shop provided people with reusable cotton bags or biodegradable (可生物降解的)bags. Others towns【8】followed Modbury’s example and more and more around Britain and around the world are becoming plastic bag-free.

Now “Bag for life” is part of the national culture, and the act of reducing the use of plastic bags has 【9】law (法律)! Rebecca said that she would do more 【10】things for the environment.

【1】公園的對(duì)面有一個(gè)郵局。

There is a post office _________________ the park.

【2】他昨天牙疼去看牙醫(yī)了。

He ________________________ and went to the dentist yesterday.

【3】太陽(yáng)影院擁有最大的屏幕和最舒服的座位。

Sun Cinema has ___________________________ and the most comfortable seats.

【4】說(shuō)實(shí)話，我已經(jīng)有一陣子沒有踢球了。

_______________, I haven’t played soccer for a while.

【5】多虧了司機(jī)和乘客們，那位老人被及時(shí)送到醫(yī)院。

Thanks to the driver and the _____________, the old man was sent to the hospital in time.

Voyo Woo, a Chinese immigrant, who loves paper cutting, worked hard to celebrate the ancient art form. With a keen interest in paper cutting, Ms Woo held a paper cutting exhibition(展覽) at a shopping centre near Washington. “I really love it. I get so much fun by doing it. So I’m just hoping that more people will learn about this art which is about to disappear. I think it’s time to take action. So I held it.”

Voyo Woo began to study paper cutting when she was a 14-year-girl in southeastern China. Voyo Woo’s teacher gave her extra training after class because Voyo discovered a special love for it. Later, her beautiful paper cuttings won second prize in a national painting competition. “Paper is the easiest material(材料) that you can find. You can just turn it into beautiful art. I think it is like magic to me.”

Ms Woo came to the US after she finished college in 2008. She has been invited to show the art at a wide collection of events. She also has shown her skill and works at famous museums like the Smithsonian Institution’s Freer and Sackler art galleries in Washington.

“I saw so many people coming to me and asking me. They were amazed. I think it’s important to introduce the art form to anyone who is interested.”

Ms Woo placed examples of her art around her as she displayed paper cutting at the shopping center. Ann Russ, a shopper, was attracted(吸引) by the nature of the work. She said it put her at ease.

“I like to know about Chinese art, specifically because it’s beautiful. It’s almost relaxing to put that much effort into it,” Russ said.

【1】The underlined word “keen” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.

A.strangeB.strongC.surprisingD.simple

【2】Why did Voyo Woo hold a paper cutting show?

A.To make money for her further education.B.To keep and develop the ancient Chinese art.

C.To show off her perfect skill in paper cuttingD.To explain paper cutting is a real art in China.

【3】What can we know about Ms Woo according to the text?

A.She went to the US mainly to teach the art.

B.She will come back to China to study the art.

C.She once showed the art at several museums in Washington.

D.She once held a competition for American paper cutting lovers.

【4】Why does Ann Russ like paper cutting?

A.It’s easy to learn.B.It’s relaxing and enjoyable.

C.It’s cheap to get.D.It’s popular all over the world.

For girls, the 70s are back. Wide-legged jeans, platform shoes and skirts that reach the feet are again in fashion among UK teens, topped off with colored, shining eye shadow. Girls can have fun mixing and matching bright shades. Colors like pink, orange and light yellow-green are all perfectly fit. Shorts and mini-skirts are still popular in cold weather. By wearing a pair of tights underneath, girls can stay warm as well as fashionable in the winter.

How about boys? To look lively, fans of skateboards and snowboards can dress in skinny jeans accompanied(伴隨) by a T-shirt topped off with a baseball cap or a woolen hat. Music is often an inspiration for fashion, and hip-hop music fans like to dress in baggy jeans, T-shirts, baseball caps and sneakers. For those who can afford it, designer clothing is a must, especially if the logo is showing.

【1】By using “cost the earth” in Paragraph 1, the author probably means it does not have to be ________ to get the right image.

A.difficultB.importantC.specialD.expensive

【2】According to the passage, if a girl wants to look cool, she will wear ________.

A.skinny jeansB.designer clothingC.a woolen hatD.a full-length skirt

【3】What can we infer from the passage?

A.Old clothes look hot this year.B.Music can affect fashion trends.

C.A T-shirt is really a good choice for fans.D.Designer clothing is what teens must have.

【4】The author of the passage aims to show teenagers how to ________.

A.look fashionableB.choose brands

C.spend money when youngD.stay warm in the winter

—- Well, for one thing, I don’t know how to use chopsticks very well…and I don’t know how to________ at the dinner table.

A.get alongB.behaveC.work outD.communicate

A.treasureB.symbolC.advantageD.excitement