About a year ago，however，Tony's father was killed in an accident.As a result，his family had to move into a small house.Tony changed into a different person.He became silent and he even lost his interest in studies.Several times，I invited him to go out and play basketball with me，but he refused.I wanted to help him，but I didn't know what to do.

Then something strange happened in my class. Two classmates lost the money in their schoolbags.

Last Friday，just before the P．E.lesson，I went back to the classroom to get my running shoes I would use.The door was half open，and I went in.To my astonishment，I saw Tony was searching one of my classmates' schoolbags.I was shocked.

【1】What kind of boy was Tony at the beginning of the story?

A. He was a clever boy.

B. He was a poor boy.

C. He was a popular boy.

D. He was a shy boy.

【2】Why did the writer become friends with Tony?

A. Because Tony helped him do his homework.

B. Because Tony was kind to him.

C. Because Tony liked playing basketball.

D. Because Tony told jokes.

【3】What caused the change of Tony?

A. His father's accident.

B. His strange character.

C. His family moved into a small house.

D. The loss of his interest in playing with his friends.

【4】How did the writer feel when he saw Tony's change?

A. He felt angry.

B. He felt pleased.

C. He felt happy.

D. He felt worried.

【5】The underlined word“astonishment”means ________.

A. sadness B. surprise

C. disappointment D. joy

China is the home of tea，which has more than 4，000 years of history.Most Chinese people 【1】(drink) tea every day.Tea is a major drink and it is drunk by the largest number of people in the world.Chinese tea【2】(begin) to be known by the world over a【3】(thousand) years ago. And it has been an important Chinese export since then.

Tea is produced mainly in the provinces of Zhejiang，Jiangxi and Fujian because of the mild climate and rich soil there.Longjing，Wulong，Pu'er and Tieguanyin are all famous kinds of tea.

Over the past centuries，Chinese people【4】(develop) their unique(獨(dú)特的)tea culture，which includes tea planting，tealeaf picking，tea making，tea drinking and so on.I think our tea culture【5】(be)known by more and more people all over the world.

Lily：Hi，Jim！How was your party?

Jim：It was wonderful! 【1】

Lily：I'm sorry. I had planned to, but I had a high fever that day.

Jim：Sorry to hear that. Are you all right now?

Lily：Yes, thanks.【2】

Jim：Well, we had many different kinds of food, such as chicken, pizza, salads ...

Lily：Did you have a birthday cake?

Jim：【3】

Lily：What about the music?

Jim：It was great! As you know, Linda's brother is a famous DJ, so she brought lots of good CDs with her. 【4】We had an unforgettable time.

Lily：What time did the party end?

Jim：【5】

Lily：Well, it sounds as if you enjoyed yourselves.

Jim：Yes. I like having parties because they can make us happy and relaxed.

A．Yes, a big chocolate one.

B．Why didn't you come?

C．At half past two.

D．It's rainy today.

E．What time did they get up?

F．We danced till two o'clock in the morning.

G．What kind of food did you have at the party?

【1】Don't worry. We can look after ________ (our).

【2】My mother was ________(worry) about me when I went to college.

【3】The telephone suddenly rang and she hurried ____________(answer) it.

【4】Many children don't know how ________ (cook) some simple dishes.

【5】Lucy was unable ________(find) out what had happened.

【1】He is bad at cooking and he often ________ (燒焦) food.

【2】My father is a manager and he often goes away on ________ (生意).

【3】________ (任何人) can't leave the room now. I have something important to tell you.

【4】Could you please tell me your email a________？I'll send some emails to you.

【5】There is nothing in the box. It is e________.

Christmas Eve has always been my favorite day of the year. December 24,2010, I decided

to _______a little last-minute shopping before joining my family at my mother's.

I bought a large basket of cheeses and a bottle of wine. On my way down, the elevator（電梯）stopped at the third floor. where everybody but an older couple and me got off--and where a tall, handsome man_______．We started down again; then suddenly the elevator stopped. We were stuck--on Christmas Eve!

_______ there was a phone and the old man called someone in maintenance（維修）,who

told us that we had to be in for a 1ong wait.

At that point. We--the older couple, Mr. and Mrs. Philips; John, the handsome man; and I--sat down on the floor and began_______ Christmas memories. An hour passed, then two; we found ourselves so involved in the conversation that we forgot we were stuck. I shared my basket of cheeses and wine with them. I didn't realize at the time we were creating another special Christmas_______．

After five hours, the elevator finally moved .When the doors opened, the worried store manager was surprised to find us in such_______ spirits. Saying our good-byes, the four of us exchanged addresses and promised to send holiday greeting to each other in the years to come.

I got to my mother's for our traditional family Christmas--a bit late，_______ I got there.

Christmas evening I returned to my apartment. Waiting for me was a single red rose and a message: I really miss the cheese basket. Job. At the bottom was his phone number…

John and I were married the following Christmas Eve. And we are _______exchanging

Christmas greetings with Mr. and Mrs. Phillips. And I still wake up every Christmas Eve Morning filled with excitement at the magic of the day.

【1】A. make B. do C. show D. accept

【2】A. got up B. got down C. got off D. got on

【3】A. Sadly B. Proudly C. Luckily D. Strangely

【4】A. sharing B. losing C. comparing D. studying

【5】A. accident B. game C. record D. memory

【6】A. high B. low C. common D. true

【7】A. so B. but C. or D. because

【8】A. even B. already C. still D. yet

When I was in the third grade, Mother’s Day came around much too quickly; I found myself empty-handed with nothing to give my ____ on her special day. So I was ______ when an announcement over the loud speaker said that one of the older graders would be selling pins that said “No.1 Mom”. It may not sound like much, but to an 8-year-old, it’s perfect.

So each day I told myself that the following day I would______ the money to buy the pin, but I always forgot. And I was very disappointed when the principal and a few of the older kids selling pins came into my classroom and announced that it was the_____________day to buy them.

I was always afraid of my principal. If you stepped out of line, she was quick to set you straight. On this day, however, my principal was in a good mood. And she must have heard me tell my classmates I’d forgotten my______again. I wasn’t__________, but she knew I really wanted to buy a pin.

After she left, I got called to her office. I’d never been there – ever – so I was terrified. When I arrived, she told me to come to her desk, and she pulled out the pin I’d had my eye on for ___________. “The kids gave me this to give to my mother,” she began, “but my mom passed away, so I want you to have it.”

Taking the pin, I didn’t know what to say. I probably thanked her. I proudly presented this free luxury to my mother.

I don’t know if my mom still has the pin, and I don’t know if the principal remembers giving it to me. But I will never forget that act of__________from someone I’d never expected it from.

【1】A. mother B. classmate C. principal D. friend

【2】A. bored B. interested C. excited D. surprised

【3】A. borrow B. bring C. collect D. save

【4】A. exact B. big C. best D. last

【5】A. schoolbag B. homework C. money D. book

【6】A. crying B. studying C. talking D. playing

【7】A. years B. days C. hours D. months

【8】A. happiness B. patience C. support D. kindness

On my birthday my parents told me they had my ___ outside in the back yard. At once I ____out to the yard. There was my bike, but it wasn’t the bike that I thought it would be. This one was pink, old and worn with age. It was so disappointing! I thought I ___ my parents’ feelings because I could see the disappointment on their faces and I was sure they could see it on mine. I got on the old bike and rode it, feeling ___ that I had made my parents feel this way.

So I put on a smile, rode as fast as I could and didn’t look hack.

As time went by, I began to ___ my parents gave me something much more than just a rusty(生銹的) old bike. They gave me a life lesson about ____.When you give something out of love, it doesn’t matter what it is in fact. I like to remember this story because giving a gift is not about money. it's about how much love you can ____ from it. Do remember, a gift that costs two dollars isn’t any less valuable than one that costs one hundred dollars, or even more.

【1】A. hardly B. quickly C. slowly D. happily

【2】A. guitar B. card C. cake D. gift

【3】A. moved B. rushed C. walked D. stepped

【4】A. liked B. hated C. hurt D. thanked

【5】A. surprised B. proud C. excited D. bad

【6】A. complain B. consider C. understand D. notice

【7】A. love B. money C. friendship D. knowledge

【8】A. smell B. feel C. hear D. touch

Once, when I was a young boy, I boasted (吹噓）that I determined (下決心） to win first place at the coming____competition, yet I knew this goal was nearly impossible. Every year， the best players from all over the state took part in this competition. It was a huge deal, especially for a beginner like me.

But my mom was my number one ____. Every day after school, she would sit down right next to me while Miss Green was giving me piano lessons or I was ___my piano piece. When I couldn’t and wouldn’t play any longer, she would always say, “If you determine to win, then act like it. Don’t give up.’’ After every practice，my whole body was in pain for numb (麻木的） fingers and stiff (僵硬的）back. However, I didn’t want to ____ my mom, so I kept on practicing until I finally fell asleep on the piano keys.

Finally, the big day arrived. Right before my turn to perform, my mom said, “ I know you want to win, so listen to me： Be there for the ___not for the success, okay?” I managed to nod.

When I walked onto the stage, I was afraid that the judges would hear the beating of my heart instead of the music. Carefully, I took a seat before the piano and began to play. Slowly, I began to _____the world around me. I just let myself fall deeper and deeper into the music.

____，I really won first place. The experience made me realize that determination is not just saying that you will win； when you have solved difficulties and kept ____，you can truly say you’re determined. As my mom always said, “It’s hard to beat the person who is the best, but it is harder to beat the person who never gives up.

【1】A. football B. violin C. piano D. basketball

【2】A. supporter B. teacher C. listener D. partner

【3】A. writing B. practising C. singing D. enjoying

【4】A. frighten B. refuse C. cheat D. disappoint

【5】A. praise B. record C. promise D. experience

【6】A. understand B. love C. forget D. change

【7】A. Naturally B. Surprisingly C. Clearly D. Hopefully

【8】A. going B. saying C. searching D. repeating

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提示詞語(yǔ)：powerful，happy，believe in，keep doing

提示問(wèn)題：

Why is it important to be confident?

What experience made you more confident?

How can we become more confident?

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