them about the topic, but they would not change their minds. Family time was important to them, and it was a tradition that they spent winter break together.

【答案】4. Unfortunately

5. if / whether

6. debating

【解析】

家庭时间对斯科特一家来说很重要，他们一起度过寒假是一个传统。但是今年，斯科特和他父母的度假计划有分歧。

【4题详解】

考查副词。根据上文"斯科特只想去滑雪。"及下文"斯科特的父母有不同的计划。"可知，设空处应为unfortunately"不幸地是"。故填Unfortunately。

【5题详解】

考查连词。句意：斯科特讨厌暖和的天气，问他是否可以住在他最好的朋友家里，这样他就可以每天玩滑雪板了。if/whether"是否"，引导ask的宾语从句。故填if/whether。

【6题详解】

考查现在分词。句意：他和他们就这个话题一直争论不休，但他们不愿改变主意。固定搭配：keep doing sth. "一直做某事"。故填debating。

Passage 3

　　Although he is only eleven years old, James helps the aged. Every day, he goes to Redhill ___7___ train to help three old people with housework and shopping. In this way, he has made their lives much easier. It is through James' hard work that a Neighbourhood Care Program has been started. So far, James and his friends ___8___ (form) a group of young volunteers to seek out the people ___9___ need help. They do this without funding and without recognition. Their main aim is ___10___ (make) a difference through personal sacrifice.

【答案】7. by 8. have formed

9. who / that

10. to make

【解析】

虽然詹姆斯只有11岁，但他帮助老人。到目前为止，詹姆斯和他的朋友们组织了一群年轻的志愿者去寻找那些需要帮助的人。他们这样做没有资金和认可。他们的主要目标是通过