there would __6__.They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17yearold suggested giving him a __7__.I thought about it. We were __8__ on cash ourselves, but...well, sometimes __9__ from our need instead of our abundance is __10__ what we need to do! All the kids __11__ something they could do away with for the week.
When we handed him the bag of __12__, he lit up and thanked us with __13__ eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for __14__his family might need, he burst into tears.
This has been a wonderful __15__ for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can __16__! Things would have played out so __17__ if I had simply said, "No, we really don't have __18__ to give more." Stepping out not only helped a brother in __19__, it also gave my kids the __20__ taste of helping others. It'll go a long way with them.
1. A. Quit B. Changed C. Lost D. Finished
2. A condition B. place C. sight D. show
3. A. suggestion B. comment C. decision D. call
4. A.by B. proudly C. outside D. angrily
5. A. draw B. say C. arrange D. pick
6. A. appreciate B. supply C. order D. discover
7. A. dollar B. job C. hot meal D. gift card
8. A. easy B. low C. soft D. loose
9. A. giving B. saving C. spending D. begging
10. A. yet B. even C. still D. just
11. A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected
12. A. food B. medicine C. toys D. clothes
13. A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp
14. A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever
15. A. message B. example C. experience D. adventure
16. A. rely on B. respect C. learn from D. help
17. A. suddenly B. vividly C. differently D. perfectly
18. A. time B. power C. patience D. money
19. A. need B. love C. fear D. memory
20. A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. simple
四、短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:
1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
What a morning! I woke up earlier to make sure I had packed everything we needed for this trip. Since it was fall in the U.S., so I had to pack for colder weather. Most of my suitcase was filled with gift for friends and family. I hoped nothing would get lose on the way. The most important item: a camera to take photos. After a light lunch in an airport, I sat down to wait for my flight to boarding. Luckily I had brought reading or writing materials. I was dressed comfortable-jeans and a casual blouse-and ready the long voyage, with an overnight stopover in Tokyo.
五、七选五型阅读理解
How to Become a Lifelong Learner
Learning doesn't stop just because school does. Making a commitment to yourself to learn something new every day, you will not only enjoy what you discover, but you will be able to apply your knowledge and become a teacher to future generations. Here are some steps to become a lifelong learner.
Learn how you learn.__1__Note what learning techniques are most efficient for you and use them as much as is practical, such as viewing online tutorials on websites like YouTube if you're more of a visual learner.
__2__Try many different things so that you don't box yourself into believing you're only good at a few things. It's probable that you're good at many things, but you won't know until you've tried.
Look at learning as an exploration and opportunity, not a chore (琐事).Don't