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2025-2026学年八年级英语上册期中复习考点突破外研版（2024）
突破04 完形填空-15空
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It was already half past seven and I was running late. My wife, Eleanor and I agreed to 1 at a restaurant at 7:00, 2 it was already 7:30 when I arrived. I said “sorry” and told her I didn’t mean to be 3 .
“You never mean to be late.” She answered. It was 4 that I made her angry. “Sorry,” I said again. Then I told her about my 5 meeting. But my explanation (解释) seemed to make things 6 . That started to make me angry, too.
Several weeks later, when I was 7 the thing to my father, he smiled, “You made a classic (经典的) mistake. Although you explained so much, the 8 was that you were late. You did a wrong thing.” Then he told me the 9 way to say sorry to Eleanor.
“I see you are angry. You were 10 here for about 30 minutes and that’s making you 11 . I’m really sorry you had to sit here to 12 for so long.” All these words really worked. When I made Eleanor angry again, this way helped me win her smile.
When you did 13 that made someone angry, you should always start your words by telling 14 your actions impacted (影响) the other person. Never try to find more 15 to say why you did this. It’ll make things worse.
1．A．sleep B．talk C．meet D．call
2．A．if B．so C．because D．but
3．A．excited B．surprised C．active D．late
4．A．clear B．necessary C．interesting D．funny
5．A．simple B．boring C．important D．friendly
6．A．easier B．worse C．better D．harder
7．A．telling B．speaking C．watching D．reading
8．A．practice B．fact C．sense D．idea
9．A．right B．easy C．same D．terrible
10．A．running B．learning C．playing D．sitting
11．A．unhappy B．quiet C．uncertain D．afraid
12．A．pay B．look C．wait D．care
13．A．everything B．something C．somebody D．nobody
14．A．how B．why C．when D．where
15．A．answers B．reasons C．problems D．ways
通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
Aria was feeling bad. She didn’t feel like playing at all even though her best friend Zara had come over.
“What’s wrong, Aria ” asked Zara.
“This is the 16 week ever! Everything was so bad this week!” “Oh,” Zara said, “what happened ”
Aria started to 17 , getting angrier and angrier as she talked.
“On Monday I broke my new laces (鞋带). On Tuesday I 18 my bike and hurt my knee. On Wednesday I dropped ice-cream on my favorite 19 . On Thursday, I lost my new pen. On Friday, my 20 worked late, so I had to stay at school for another hour! My whole week was 21 !”
Zara looked confused (迷惑的). “Wait, I was with you most of the week. You broke your laces 22 you also got new shoes. You dropped ice-cream on your T-shirt but it became as 23 as new after your dad washed it. And I thought your mom worked late so she could take you to go camping over the 24 . So the week wasn’t all bad.”
Aria was feeling confused! She went into the house and said to her mom, “I think there’s something wrong with me. I 25 remember the bad things that happened. It makes me feel like I’m bad too.”
Mom looked at Aria lovingly. “Oh sweetheart, 26 everyone sometimes feels like that.”
“What can I do ” asked Aria.
Mom smiled. “Instead of getting stuck (陷入) with bad thoughts, you can 27 what you want to notice. Firstly, you can take a few deep breaths. Now, let’s 28 something that makes you feel good. It can be enjoying a beautiful sunset or getting a 29 . And pay attention to (注意) how the good things make you 30 inside.”
“Wow!” said Aria. “It works! It’s pretty easy to change my mind!”
16．A．busiest B．luckiest C．craziest D．worst
17．A．argue B．explain C．compare D．report
18．A．fell off B．fixed up C．gave away D．got on
19．A．sweater B．T-shirt C．jacket D．coat
20．A．sister B．brother C．mom D．dad
21．A．slow B．quick C．terrible D．wonderful
22．A．but B．and C．if D．so
23．A．wet B．dry C．dirty D．clean
24．A．weekday B．weekend C．holiday D．festival
25．A．hardly B．never C．even D．only
26．A．still B．again C．almost D．soon
27．A．forget B．choose C．show D．control
28．A．drop B．change C．find D．copy
29．A．example B．accident C．question D．gift
30．A．feel B．dream C．practice D．learn
“Today is going to be great,” thought Kate. Her best friend Sandy was not at school last week 31 her grandmother died. Without Sandy, everything became 32 .
Sandy would come back and things would be good. Kate thought that Sandy must be very sad. She hoped Sandy would feel better.
But when Kate saw Sandy get on the bus, Sandy 33 to be different. She tried to 34 , but she didn’t look happy. Kate had 35 to tell Sandy, but she wasn’t really listening. She didn’t 36 at all. What was going on
When your friends are in trouble, you might be able to help them. But 37 Just being a 38 is important. When your friend is feeling sad, how nice it is 39 a good friend around! You may feel shy about it, but it might be a good idea to show how much you 40 her or him. 41 , Kate could say, “Sandy, I’m sorry that your 42 died.” That’s a way for Kate to let Sandy know that she feels 43 for her. It may help Sandy start talking about her feelings. However, it’s OK 44 Sandy doesn’t want to talk about it. Kate could 45 say, “If you want to talk about it later on, I will listen.”
31．A．and B．though C．because D．so
32．A．boring B．bored C．interesting D．interested
33．A．hoped B．decided C．seemed D．chose
34．A．smile B．understand C．appear D．wait
35．A．little B．a lot C．a little D．nothing
36．A．talk B．cry C．tell D．trust
37．A．when B．what C．how D．why
38．A．friend B．parent C．teacher D．character
39．A．to lose B．to see C．to draw D．to choose
40．A．talk about B．look after C．look for D．care about
41．A．Such as B．At first C．So far D．For example
42．A．brother B．sister C．grandma D．grandpa
43．A．sad B．unsuccessful C．meaningless D．uncomfortable
44．A．after B．or C．if D．before
45．A．sadly B．loudly C．quickly D．only
Sometimes I feel like a mouse. But sometimes I feel like a lion. Do you 46 what I say
Sometimes I feel like I can do 47 . I can carry anything, run anywhere and talk to anyone 48 no fear (恐惧). But sometimes, I feel small and 49 . I even fear everything around me.
I always feel these ups and downs. I think I am the only 50 like this. But one day, I talked to my head teacher. She said, “I know it.” It really gave me a 51 . Our head teacher 52 seems so strong and happy. She talks to all the students and everyone 53 .
She 54 me a trick (技巧). When I feel a little unsure of myself, I do this little thing in my head. Don’t laugh 55 I tell you. I make a very loud and deep sound like a lion! I think it is a 56 way. I feel better after doing this.
Talking with my head teacher makes me know sometimes 57 can be a good thing. It is a natural and healthy reaction (反应) to danger. But sometimes we 58 things that aren’t dangerous, such as being alone, not getting good grades in the tests and speaking 59 others. These fears may bring us a lot of trouble. So we should find our weak points, and work 60 to overcome them so that we won’t be scared (害怕的) any more.
46．A．like B．know C．care D．win
47．A．something B．nothing C．thing D．anything
48．A．with B．for C．about D．between
49．A．quiet B．full C．outgoing D．happy
50．A．baby B．sister C．people D．person
51．A．laugh B．mind C．goal D．surprise
52．A．ever B．never C．always D．hardly
53．A．listens B．looks C．smells D．feels
54．A．played B．spoke C．taught D．asked
55．A．if B．because C．but D．though
56．A．hard-working B．great C．similar D．serious
57．A．fear B．happiness C．luck D．difference
58．A．are happy with B．are glad to C．are afraid of D．are sure of
59．A．next to B．in the middle of C．in the end D．in front of
60．A．quickly B．hard C．hardly D．slowly
Last night, Frank had a dream about the coming math test, which troubled him very much these days. So he was in a 61 mood (心情) when he woke up.
Uncle Robin once told Frank about “white noise”—for example, noise made by a soft rain is a 62 of white noise. Frank had tried it and it really worked! After that, whenever he felt worried about something, he would 63 white noise with his earphones.
With the worries of the math test still in his 64 , Frank went to get his earphones. He 65 he had left them on his desk, but they were gone. His little brother Andy was always 66 his things—without asking. He ran into his brother’s room and started shouting at him in 67 . “Where are my earphones ” He grabbed (抓起) one of his brother’s toys and 68 it on the ground, breaking it into two pieces. Andy started to 69 , and Frank ran out, feeling better.
Frank’s mom heard the shouting and went into Andy’s room. “Hey,” she said 70 , “stop for a second and tell me how you’re feeling.” Mom didn’t shout. She thought it was better to talk about 71 instead of getting angry.
“He always does this, Mom!” Frank shouted.
But after a while, Frank 72 shouting and said in a calm voice, “I’ll have a math test...and...and I had a bad dream...”, he added, “I 73 what I did was bad. I’m sorry, Andy. I really get mad 74 you take things without asking, but breaking your toy wasn’t 75 . I will buy you a new one.”
Frank’s mom said, “Well done, Frank, and, Andy, ask first next time, OK ”
“OK, I’m sorry, too.” said Andy and they all smiled.
61．A．bad B．great C．happy D．strange
62．A．list B．gift C．kind D．future
63．A．talk about B．listen to C．turn down D．wait for
64．A．body B．mind C．eyes D．hand
65．A．expected B．decided C．wished D．remembered
66．A．repairing B．cleaning C．breaking D．taking
67．A．anger B．excitement C．surprise D．fear
68．A．tied B．burnt C．threw D．placed
69．A．cry B．rest C．help D．share
70．A．sadly B．shyly C．slowly D．luckily
71．A．dreams B．habits C．choices D．feelings
72．A．kept B．stopped C．enjoyed D．practiced
73．A．wish B．know C．hear D．promise
74．A．unless B．before C．when D．though
75．A．right B．easy C．enough D．crazy
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
My two best friends Stacy and Priscilla are so different in some ways. Stacy is very tall and talented (有天赋的) in 76 . Priscilla is 77 shorter and likes nothing about music. 78 I’d like to say they are like twins.
My friends are 79 . Both of them did very well 80 they were in school. Stacy now does a good job 81 a hospital. Priscilla 82 her university (大学) and is thinking about furthering (增进) her studying.
They are very caring. Stacy is always there with me when I have my ups and downs (挫折) in 83 . Priscilla also 84 me a lot. She likes to help me with my problems or even just to sit and 85 to me. I would say they 86 care about me in their special way.
Stacy and Priscilla are quite funny. Stacy knows how to make me 87 when I am feeling down (失落). Priscilla also does the 88 . She likes to 89 funny stories even when she is not happy. She knows well 90 to make herself and people around happy.
76．A．sports B．music C．games D．work
77．A．very B．more C．a little D．too
78．A．So B．Or C．Because D．But
79．A．smart B．outgoing C．shy D．serious
80．A．before B．though C．which D．when
81．A．of B．in C．with D．below
82．A．started B．kept C．finished D．made
83．A．mind B．body C．health D．life
84．A．talks about B．looks out C．cares about D．brings out
85．A．get B．listen C．touch D．point
86．A．none B．all C．both D．some
87．A．share B．win C．break D．laugh
88．A．same B．different C．good D．right
89．A．tell B．hear C．read D．watch
90．A．what B．how C．why D．who
Li Ming is my best friend, but he wasn’t always as outgoing as he is today. Just a year ago, he was a very different person. He was 91 and quiet. In class, he hardly spoke up and always tried to get out of group activities. During breaks, he would 92 sit alone reading books or listening to music. I felt 93 for him and often invited him to take part in our games. However, he would just smile shyly and shake his 94 .
A big 95 happened on Sports Day at school. His teacher noticed his potential (潜能) and 96 him to join in the class relay race (接力赛). At first, Li Ming was very nervous. However, when he started 97 , his teammates and classmates cheered him on loudly. To everyone’s surprise, he was 98 than anyone else and helped the class win! That moment made a big difference.
After Sports Day, Li Ming slowly became more 99 . He started putting his hand up in class more often. He 100 everyone even more by joining the school basketball team! He discovered that he enjoyed being part of a 101 .
Now, Li Ming’s 102 is very different. He laughs loudly. He 103 his classmates. He helps them see the silver lining 104 someone is in a difficult situation. He isn’t shy anymore—he even performed in the school talent show! 105 change has taught me that with courage and help, anyone can grow.
91．A．shy B．slim C．honest D．hard-working
92．A．never B．usually C．again D．seldom
93．A．angry B．glad C．sorry D．tired
94．A．flag B．head C．bottle D．chair
95．A．change B．accident C．joke D．reason
96．A．forgot B．pulled C．ordered D．encouraged
97．A．swimming B．running C．walking D．jumping
98．A．faster B．higher C．later D．earlier
99．A．difficult B．handsome C．outgoing D．serious
100．A．guided B．expected C．surprised D．added
101．A．plan B．community C．family D．team
102．A．personality B．opinion C．appearance D．grade
103．A．fights against B．reaches for C．cares about D．meets up
104．A．and B．when C．so D．or
105．A．My B．His C．Your D．Our
People 106 different personalities behave 107 in English study. Some people are outgoing. They learn better and 108 in the very beginning. But some are 109 . They don’t like 110 . Can these two types of people get the same result in their language study
Outgoing people like to communicate 111 others. They often 112 English. So they do better in 113 and listening. Shy people aren’t used to talking 114 . Sometimes they are afraid of 115 mistakes. But they would like to think about 116 they have learnt again and again, and they’re better at 117 and writing. People with different 118 have both advantages and disadvantages in their language study. If you are outgoing, try to 119 more. If you are shy, please remember, practice makes 120 .
106．A．without B．in C．have D．with
107．A．differently B．different C．happy D．happily
108．A．slower B．faster C．harder D．cleverer
109．A．lucky B．shy C．patient D．happy
110．A．reading B．writing C．talking D．listening
111．A．with B．in C．to D．for
112．A．talk B．say C．speak D．tell
113．A．speaking B．talking C．reading D．writing
114．A．few B．little C．many D．much
115．A．avoiding B．missing C．making D．getting
116．A．who B．how C．where D．what
117．A．reading B．talking C．listening D．speaking
118．A．personalities B．backgrounds C．experiences D．purposes
119．A．practise B．talk C．think D．listen
120．A．prefer B．best C．better D．perfect
Jim used to be a happy boy. He lived in a lovely family with his parents. However, everything changed when he was four years old. That year, his parents 121 home to find jobs in the city, leaving him alone at home with his grandmother. He was 122 all the time. But luckily, his kind aunt decided to take 123 to her home. 124 his aunt was a very good woman, she had four her own children to take care of. So his aunt didn’t have too much time to 125 him. His four cousins were all older than him. They needed to go to 126 every day. So he stayed at home alone and 127 by himself. After a long time, he formed a 128 and shy kind of personality (性格). He didn’t know how to 129 with others. He got nervous when strangers talked to him.
When he was at school, he sat in his own seat all day round without saying any 130 . Our teacher found his problem and she worried 131 him so much. Then the kind teacher 132 helped him learn to speak to others. Besides, our teacher encouraged us to communicate with him as much as possible. His first 133 was me. I always remember that Jim’s 134 was red when he first spoke to me. It’s so encouraging that he was changing little by little.
With the help of us, Jim has become much more outgoing than ever before. We talk about books, sports as well as movies. These things always make him happy. Now I know the importance of 135 . It can not only bring warmth, but also make a person become better.
121．A．left B．took C．stayed D．kept
122．A．active B．relaxed C．busy D．lonely
123．A．her B．him C．me D．us
124．A．Because B．Unless C．Until D．Although
125．A．look after B．look for C．look over D．look at
126．A．hospital B．bank C．school D．park
127．A．worked B．trained C．played D．slept
128．A．silent B．happy C．strict D．funny
129．A．touch B．compare C．agree D．communicate
130．A．songs B．words C．poems D．articles
131．A．about B．on C．from D．at
132．A．hardly B．simply C．actively D．slowly
133．A．friend B．teacher C．actor D．worker
134．A．mouth B．nose C．neck D．face
135．A．decision B．communication C．competition D．knowledge
Daisy is my classmate. We are 136 Class One, Grade Seven. She is my best 137 in our class. Every day we 138 to school together(一起). Every weekend, we 139 our homework together. So we become( 成为) friends. 140 is thirteen years old, just like me. She is a good 141 . She has long hair and big eyes. Her favorite 142 is green. She has a younger sister in her family. 143 name is Lucy. She loves Lucy 144 much. She always talks about her sister on our way to school. Lucy is eight 145 old. She is in a primary school(小学) near our 146 . We often play together after class. Daisy likes swimming and I like swimming, 147 . We often go to the swimming pool together in summer, 148 Lucy can’t swim. Daisy says she will teach her when her sister goes 149 junior high school(初中).
Daisy is good at English. She often 150 me with my English. I like Daisy. She is my best friend.
136．A．at B．about C．in D．on
137．A．sister B．friend C．worker D．student
138．A．go B．come C．help D．try
139．A．make B．meet C．see D．do
140．A．I B．She C．He D．It
141．A．girl B．boy C．teacher D．mother
142．A．book B．food C．color D．telephone
143．A．My B．Her C．Your D．His
144．A．very B．too C．quite D．such
145．A．days B．weeks C．months D．years
146．A．class B．school C．family D．grade
147．A．too B．either C．also D．still
148．A．and B．so C．but D．if
149．A．for B．over C．on D．to
150．A．teaches B．helps C．excuses D．looks
Jen and Alex were building their treehouse. They couldn’t wait for it to be 151 .
However, at dinner time, their father Mr Brown said, “Kids, Mr Morris, one of our 152 talked to me today. He wants us to 153 our tree because the leaves fall into his yard. He has to clean them out. The short distance (距离) between our houses is the 154 . ”
Jen and Alex couldn’t believe their ears. Jen said 155 , “No! That is our favorite tree.” Alex 156 with what Jen said. “Yes,” he said. “We must save our tree.” Mr Brown 157 how they felt as they grew up loving it.
That evening, the whole family discussed a solution (解决方法) 158 it was nearly midnight. “I think we should go and 159 with Mr Morris,” said Dad. “Well, we will have to create a 160 plan,” said Mom. At this moment, Jen and Alex knew what to do next.
The next morning, Jen and Alex went to visit Mr Morris. Alex said, “Mr Morris, the tree is really special 161 us. If we offer (主动) to help clean out the leaves in your yard, would you consider (考虑) letting us keep it ” Jen was 162 that Mr Morris might refuse (拒绝) their advice. But after the two shared lots of their 163 of the tree with Mr Morris, he said, “If the tree is important to you, and 164 can get some help with cleaning out, the tree can stay.”
Jen and Alex were 165 to successfully save their favorite tree.
151．A．finished B．planned C．avoided D．accepted
152．A．doctors B．teachers C．classmates D．neighbors
153．A．come across B．pick up C．cut down D．put away
154．A．secret B．problem C．mistake D．choice
155．A．terribly B．softly C．angrily D．carefully
156．A．agreed B．forgot C．disagreed D．warned
157．A．explained B．promised C．refused D．understood
158．A．until B．if C．unless D．because
159．A．compete B．communicate C．compare D．connect
160．A．funny B．new C．perfect D．silent
161．A．from B．at C．in D．to
162．A．pleased B．worried C．tired D．surprised
163．A．chances B．conditions C．memories D．orders
164．A．I B．he C．she D．they
165．A．lazy B．afraid C．brave D．glad
请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
Communication is very important in our daily life. It helps us understand each other and build good relationships. Here are some 166 on how to communicate better.
First, when you talk with others face to face, pay attention to your body language and facial (面部的) 167 . When others are speaking, look at them and focus on 168 words. This shows that you respect them. A friendly smile and proper eye contact can make the 169 feel more relaxed and not nervous. 170 you’re the speaker, express your points clearly. For example, when you talk about your ideas in a group, make sure everyone can 171 what you mean.
172 a listener, you should listen to the speaker carefully. It’s 173 to interrupt (打断) while the speaker is talking. Try to 174 the speaker’s real meaning and whether (是否) his point is reasonable. After he finish speaking, 175 your reply. Your reply can show that you listened and thought 176 about what he said.
Sometimes, during communication, there may be differences. Don’t get angry easily. Instead, 177 the conversation in a calm way. Give each other a chance to explain. If you trust each other, it will be 178 to solve the problems.
In a word, good communication needs both the speaker and the 179 to work hard. By 180 these tips, you can communicate with others better and you can also have more pleasant conversations.
166．A．tips B．signs C．cash D．events
167．A．breath B．differences C．connection D．expressions
168．A．my B．our C．your D．their
169．A．worker B．teacher C．speaker D．listener
170．A．If B．Until C．Because D．Although
171．A．mention B．dream C．remember D．understand
172．A．As B．For C．From D．With
173．A．right B．smart C．impolite D．comfortable
174．A．give up B．find out C．depend on D．stick to
175．A．offer B．prefer C．perform D．forget
176．A．seriously B．probably C．freshly D．finally
177．A．compare B．change C．continue D．describe
178．A．harder B．easier C．freer D．busier
179．A．expert B．listener C．designer D．professor
180．A．guiding B．designing C．borrowing D．following
“Tali, Anna. You two work together to create a display (展示) and talk about the insect project.” Ms. Castle said. Hearing this, Anna couldn’t help thinking about the two things that made her 181 . Tali was a know-it-all. Even worse than working with Tali were insects.
The next morning, Tali showed Anna a picture and asked, “Do you know this spider ” “No.” Anna 182 her head.
“I told Ms. Castle we’d catch one and put it on display.” Tali said excitedly.
“What You didn’t even ask me! Shouldn’t we make 183 together ” Anna felt her face get hot. “I didn’t think you’d mind. You’re not very good at 184 ,” Tali said and just walked away.
Anna couldn’t believe what Tali had done. It took her a while to 185 . Then Anna found Tali and explained, “I’m a little 186 that you chose how to do our project only by yourself. It also hurt my feelings when you said I didn’t know much. I know a lot about it. I just don’t like insects crawling over my feet.”
“One way to solve your problem is to get used to insects. I’ll bring some 187 to help you tonight.” Tali replied. “Tonight ” Anna asked in surprise. “That’s 188 we go insect collecting for our project.” Tali nodded.
Tali’s advice worked. After looking at Tali’s pictures, Anna was not that afraid. Walking with a flashlight in the park, Anna found that the insects looked pretty 189 and saw the most amazing spider she had ever seen.
The next morning, after finishing the display, Anna invited Tali to 190 the talk. “Um, I thought you could take that part.” Tali’s face turned white. “No way! We’re 191 ,” said Anna. “But I am afraid to speak in front of the class.” Tali said 192 , “Practicing with a partner can help. Let’s practice.” Anna 193 what she’d learned.
The show day finally came. Tali made it. In fact, she was so successful that the class all 194 when she finished. “We might be different but I think we make a pretty good 195 .” Anna said with a smile.
“Let’s try out a new project: being friends.” Tali smiled back.
181．A．sorry B．relaxed C．worried D．pleased
182．A．nodded B．shook C．turned D．lifted
183．A．suggestions B．requests C．conversations D．decisions
184．A．physics B．science C．chemistry D．geography
185．A．calm down B．sit down C．get up D．wake up
186．A．lonely B．sad C．relaxed D．thankful
187．A．pictures B．books C．dictionaries D．magazines
188．A．where B．how C．why D．when
189．A．scary B．strange C．interesting D．terrible
190．A．review B．repeat C．prepare D．produce
191．A．speakers B．classmates C．relatives D．partners
192．A．peacefully B．nervously C．happily D．excitedly
193．A．recorded B．forgot C．shared D．accepted
194．A．cheered B．pronounced C．shouted D．laughed
195．A．team B．plan C．show D．process
How to communicate better
Communication is an important part of our lives. It helps us build good relationships with others. But how can we communicate 196 Here are some useful tips.
First, we should listen 197 . When others are talking to us, we should give them our full attention. Don’t 198 them. Let them finish what they want to say. By listening carefully, we can better understand 199 they mean.
Second, use 200 language. Words like “please” and “thank you” can make a big 201 . They show our politeness. Also, try to be clear when we speak. Don’t use words that are too 202 for others to understand.
Third, pay attention to our body language. Sometimes, our body can 203 more than our words. For example, a smile can show that we are friendly. Making eye 204 shows that we are interested in what the other person is saying.
Fourth, be 205 . If we don’t agree with someone, we should still respect his or her 206 . We can say something like “I see your point, but I 207 think differently.”
Finally, 208 others’ feelings. If someone is sad, a kind word or a pat on the back can 209 a lot. By being kind and understanding, we can make our communication more 210 .
196．A．better B．best C．well D．good
197．A．careful B．carefully C．careless D．carelessly
198．A．stop B．help C．watch D．ask
199．A．what B．where C．how D．who
200．A．easy B．difficult C．polite D．impolite
201．A．difference B．problem C．mistake D．trouble
202．A．easy B．difficult C．simple D．interesting
203．A．tell B．speak C．say D．talk
204．A．touch B．contact C．connection D．relation
205．A．kind B．strict C．rude D．funny
206．A．ideas B．money C．food D．clothes
207．A．still B．never C．hardly D．ever
208．A．look at B．care about C．look for D．think over
209．A．learn B．help C．get D．take
210．A．difficult B．boring C．successful D．interesting
Interpersonal communication is an important skill for everyone, especially for teenagers. As a teenager, you may face some 211 in interpersonal communication. In this article, I will talk about some common problems and provide some 212 to help you improve your communication skills.
One common problem is that you don’t have 213 confidence (自信). Many teenagers feel shy or nervous when 214 others, especially when they are in a group. To overcome (克服) this, you should practice speaking in front of a 215 or talking with your friends and family. This will help you get confidence and become more 216 in social situations.
Another problem is that you can’t express (表达) yourself 217 . This can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts (冲突). To improve your communication skills, you should practice organizing your 218 before speaking. Think about what you want to say and how to say it clearly. Also, listen carefully to others and ask questions 219 you don’t understand something.
In addition, some teenagers feel it is 220 to find common ground with others. To get on well with others, you should be open-minded and ready to 221 different opinions. Find topics that you are interested in and join in conversations 222 others who share the same interests. This will help you 223 connections (联系) and make new friends.
Lastly, many teenagers face the challenge of dealing with conflicts. When there are conflicts, it is important to stay calm and talk about your 224 and thoughts in a friendly manner. Try to find a way that 225 both parties.
Interpersonal communication is an important skill, and we can try to improve it. By building confidence, practicing clear communication, finding common ground and dealing with conflicts properly, you can become a better communicator and build stronger relationships with others.
211．A．friends B．accidents C．problems D．helpers
212．A．decisions B．money C．promises D．advice
213．A．any B．enough C．other D．little
214．A．talking to B．calling for C．playing with D．looking at
215．A．cow B．plant C．sigh D．mirror
216．A．interesting B．different C．comfortable D．exciting
217．A．slowly B．carefully C．simply D．clearly
218．A．activities B．thoughts C．groups D．parties
219．A．if B．because C．till D．since
220．A．proper B．special C．difficult D．lonely
221．A．look into B．listen to C．wait for D．cut out
222．A．about B．to C．with D．over
223．A．build B．cause C．keep D．count
224．A．problems B．feelings C．conditions D．differences
225．A．relaxes B．improves C．interests D．satisfies
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was a rainy, windy October afternoon. Garth stood outside his house with a wide smile. This was 226 weather for testing his new invention—Umbrella Hat. He could hardly wait to see whether it could keep the rain off. He carefully 227 the hat on his head and started walking 228 along the street. It worked!
Suddenly, three boys in his neighborhood appeared and 229 him. Todd, the biggest one, pulled his Umbrella Hat off his head.
“What’s THIS ” he asked.
“It’s an Umbrella Hat. You can wear it on rainy days and ...” Garth said.
The boys 230 , “Will anyone wear that stupid thing ” Todd threw the hat onto the ground and they ran off.
Garth picked up his Umbrella Hat from the ground in tears. “Maybe Todd was 231 ... in reality, who would ever need this invention ” He lowered his head and thought to himself.
Suddenly he 232 and saw a lady looking at him. “I was just leaving my house 233 I saw you and those boys. Are you okay ”
Then she saw the 234 Umbrella Hat and asked, “Er ... what’s that ”
“It’s my Umbrella Hat. I thought of it and made it myself ...” answered Garth.
“What a creative 235 you have! Don’t ever let stupid boys put you down! Keep inventing and one day you will 236 something really great!” said the lady.
“And you have given me a wonderful 237 ,” she continued, “I have a gadget (小器具) shop—Gadgets4U—and I’d like to hold a 238 to find the best young gadget inventor in our town. I will display (展示) three best inventions in my shop. I’m sure you will have a(n) 239 of winning a prize.”
Garth was very 240 . Gadgets4U was one of his favorite places and the thought of having his invention displayed in that wonderful place was too exciting for words. He suddenly felt much better and could already feel lots of new ideas coming out, waiting to spring into life!
226．A．cold B．perfect C．strange D．changeable
227．A．raised B．placed C．dropped D．repaired
228．A．heavily B．madly C．thankfully D．purposefully
229．A．guided B．praised C．stopped D．refused
230．A．replied B．laughed C．wondered D．greeted
231．A．right B．angry C．polite D．silly
232．A．came up B．gave up C．looked up D．showed up
233．A．when B．until C．if D．after
234．A．ugly B．old C．broken D．tiny
235．A．mind B．habit C．game D．tool
236．A．show B．meet C．plan D．create
237．A．skill B．gift C．idea D．job
238．A．party B．meeting C．conversation D．competition
239．A．choice B．chance C．excuse D．experience
240．A．surprised B．bored C．relaxed D．worried
The Unpowered (无动力的) Washing Machine was invented by Remya Jose, an 18-year-old student from India. This machine is popular in areas for running without electricity, or by those who wish 241 time on exercising and chores.
When Remya was in the 10th grade, her father was 242 in hospital. What’s worse, her mother fell 243 ill, too. As a 244 , all things fell on Remya. She had to take the matters into her own 245 and try to support her family.
Having watched her mother wash clothes 246 her hands, Remya got to know how hard washing clothes could be. They had no money to afford a 247 that could do all the work for them, so Remya thought hard to make their lives much 248 . But Remya didn’t have enough 249 . Being a school student, she had to 250 three buses just to get to her school and it took over 2 hours. When things got a little more difficult, she was 251 to find a way to solve the problem.
With the 252 of her father, Remya took a year to finish the prototype (原型) of her machine. She began by learning 253 understanding the workings (运作方式) of machines. Then she worked hard with the waste, and 254 she got the fruits of her hard work.
She 255 a washing machine running without electricity. And it also came with pedals (踏板) that allowed one to exercise freely while doing a chore.
241．A．to save B．saving C．saved D．save
242．A．broken B．ill C．ready D．healthy
243．A．typically B．specially C．seriously D．easily
244．A．reason B．solution C．expression D．result
245．A．minds B．positions C．experiences D．hands
246．A．in B．with C．for D．behind
247．A．machine B．chance C．job D．sale
248．A．harder B．closer C．easier D．busier
249．A．money B．time C．chance D．energy
250．A．buy B．receive C．give D．change
251．A．forced B．refused C．repeated D．caught
252．A．protection B．thank C．help D．idea
253．A．or B．and C．but D．so
254．A．rapidly B．finally C．exactly D．clearly
255．A．created B．copied C．prepared D．fixed
It was a rainy, windy October afternoon. Garth stood outside his house with a wide smile. This was 256 weather for testing his new invention—Umbrella Hat. He could hardly wait to see whether it could keep the rain off. He carefully 257 the hat on his head and started 258 purposefully along the street. It worked!
Suddenly, three boys in his neighborhood appeared and 259 him. Todd, the biggest one, pulled his Umbrella Hat off his head.
“What’s this ” he asked.
“It’s an Umbrella Hat. You can wear it on rainy days and…” Garth said.
The boys 260 , “Will anyone wear that stupid thing ” Todd threw the hat onto the ground and they ran away.
Garth picked up his Umbrella Hat from the ground in tears. “Maybe Todd was 261 …in reality, who would ever need his invention ” He lowered his head and thought to himself.
Suddenly he 262 and saw a lady looking at him. “I was just leaving my house 263 I saw you and those boys. Are you okay ”
Then she saw the 264 Umbrella Hat and asked, “Er…what’s that ”
“It’s my Umbrella Hat. I thought of it and made it myself...” answered Garth.
“What a creative 265 you have! Don’t let stupid boys put you down! Keep doing and one day you will 266 something really great!” said the lady.
“And you have given me a wonderful 267 ,” she continued, “I have a gadget (小器具) shop—Gadgets4U—and I’d like to hold a 268 to find the best young gadget inventor in our town. I will display (展示) three best inventions in my shop. I’m sure you will have a(n) 269 of winning a prize.”
Garth was very 270 . Gadgets4U was one of his favorite places and the thought of having his invention displayed in that wonderful place was too exciting for words. He suddenly felt much better and could already feel lots of new ideas coming out, waiting to spring into life!
256．A．cold B．perfect C．strange D．changeable
257．A．raised B．placed C．dropped D．repaired
258．A．dancing B．jumping C．playing D．walking
259．A．guided B．praised C．stopped D．refused
260．A．replied B．laughed C．wondered D．greeted
261．A．right B．angry C．polite D．silly
262．A．came up B．gave up C．looked up D．showed up
263．A．when B．until C．if D．after
264．A．ugly B．old C．broken D．tiny
265．A．mind B．habit C．game D．tool
266．A．show B．meet C．plan D．create
267．A．skill B．gift C．idea D．job
268．A．party B．meeting C．conversation D．competition
269．A．choice B．chance C．excuse D．experience
270．A．surprised B．bored C．relaxed D．worried
Last summer, I had an unforgettable experience of visiting a traditional paper-making workshop in Chengdu. As soon as I went into the small workshop, the smell of wet bark (树皮) 271 the air. An old craftsman smiled and 272 me apiece of rough (粗糙的) paper. “This,” he said, “it is made from mulberry trees (桑树). Over 2,000 years ago, our ancestors first created this 273 material that changed the world.”
He then showed me the 274 . First, workers chose mulberry bark and bamboo 275 , and then they cut them into small pieces. These materials were soaked (浸湿) in clear river water for several days 276 they became soft. After that, the mixture was boiled and beaten into pulp (浆状物). “Look!” the craftsman 277 . “The pulp is made of natural fibers, but soon it will become paper.”
While 278 the paper to dry, he told me a story. “In the Han Dynasty, a man named Cai Lun improved this skill. Before his invention, people wrote on 279 bamboo or expensive silk. But Cai Lun’s paper was made from old rags, nets, and plants. It was thin, light, and 280 . It was easy to carry and most people could buy it.”
I 281 the drying paper—rough but strong. “Today,” the craftsman added, “most paper is made from wood in big factories. But we still keep the 282 way alive.”
Walking home, I saw a girl writing on a notebook. I realized every 283 was made from trees, just like Cai Lun’s creation long ago. Paper isn’t 284 a tool; it’s a bridge between the past and the present. Thanks to this Chinese invention, 285 can travel across time and space.
What a great invention!
271．A．collected B．filled C．polluted D．heated
272．A．threw B．sold C．handed D．mailed
273．A．interesting B．straight C．wonderful D．expensive
274．A．process B．request C．surface D．product
275．A．widely B．politely C．suddenly D．carefully
276．A．if B．because C．until D．after
277．A．returned B．replied C．asked D．pointed
278．A．looking at B．listening to C．finding out D．waiting for
279．A．small B．heavy C．private D．strange
280．A．cheap B．direct C．absent D．secret
281．A．gave B．bought C．touched D．treated
282．A．common B．ancient C．active D．bright
283．A．word B．letter C．sentence D．page
284．A．just B．never C．even D．still
285．A．kindness B．knowledge C．choice D．business
阅读短文，从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Now, smartphones are getting more and more popular not only with the young but also with the old. The phones are now very useful 286 you can download (下载) all kinds of new apps. 287 these apps, you can play games, watch movies and so on. For example, many people like using WeChat to 288 with others.
In fact, it is really difficult for people to 289 apps. They need lots of knowledge that you don’t know. But some middle school students are inventing their own apps. 290 , an app competition for middle school students was held in Shanghai. A group of middle school students from around China 291 their inventions at the competition.
Zhang Shaolin from WFLMS has invented an app called 292 Helper. His app is very useful. It tells people when and 293 to do exercise every day. It can tell you to exercise on time when the phone rings. Zhang Jichen is a student in Grade Nine from Beijing. The air in Beijing is often 294 so he invented an app that can calculate (计算) PM 2.5. In this way, he can know whether the 295 is bad or not through his phone before he goes out. He is also able to choose the right clothes 296 the app.
“It is not easy to make an app. You have to be really 297 and patient. Sometimes, you have to 298 again and again. But I enjoy doing it,” said Zhang Yuqi, 299 student from WFLMS.
Many interesting apps have 300 a deep impression (印象) on people at the competition. You may try to make one, too!
286．A．so B．if C．until D．because
287．A．With B．For C．About D．On
288．A．compare B．deal C．start D．communicate
289．A．buy B．sell C．make D．find
290．A．Recently B．Finally C．Firstly D．Nearly
291．A．watched B．showed C．invented D．finished
292．A．Health B．Dream C．Travel D．Study
293．A．what B．which C．how D．why
294．A．nice B．fresh C．thick D．terrible
295．A．air B．sky C．water D．sun
296．A．according to B．along with C．out of D．as for
297．A．successful B．helpful C．careful D．useful
298．A．catch B．try C．believe D．help
299．A．other B．each C．another D．such
300．A．taken B．left C．reached D．shared
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【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者和妻子约定一起在餐馆吃饭，但是作者因为开会晚了，向妻子解释为什么迟到，反而事情变得更糟，作者也很生气。后来作者和父亲谈到这件事，父亲的一番话让作者意识到当你做了让某人生气的事情时，应该体会到你的行为对别人造成的影响，不要找更多的理由来解释你为什么这么做。
1．句意：我和妻子埃莉诺约好在一家餐馆7点见面，但我到的时候已经7点半了。
sleep睡觉；talk谈话；meet见面；call打电话。根据“at a restaurant at 7:00”可知，此处指约定在餐馆见面。故选C。
2．句意：我和妻子埃莉诺约好在一家餐馆7点见面，但我到的时候已经7点半了。
if如果；so所以；because因为；but但是。“约定7点见面”和“7点半才到”之间是转折关系，用but连接。故选D。
3．句意：我说了“对不起”，并告诉她我不是故意迟到的。
excited兴奋的；surprised惊讶的；active积极的；late迟到的。根据前文“running late”和“it was already 7:30 when I arrived”可知，此处指迟到。故选D。
4．句意：很明显我让她生气了。
clear明显的； necessary必须的；interesting有趣的；funny滑稽的。根据上文“You never mean to be late.”可知，从妻子回答的语气可以知道妻子显然是生气了。故选A。
5．句意：然后我告诉她我有个重要的会议。
simple简单的；boring无聊的；important重要的；friendly友好的。根据上文可知妻子因为我的迟到生气了，推断空格处是向她解释迟到的原因是因为有个重要的会议。故选C。
6．句意：但我的解释好像让事情更糟。
easier更容易的；worse更糟的； better更好的；harder更难的。根据“That started to make me angry, too.”可知，解释没有起到好作用，反而让情况更糟。故选B。
7．句意：几周后，当我告诉我父亲这件事时，他笑了。
telling告诉；speaking讲，强调说某种语言；watching观看；reading读。根据“You made a classic (经典的) mistake. Although you explained so much, the ... was that you were late. You did a wrong thing”可知，此处指把迟到的事情告诉父亲。故选A。
8．句意：虽然你解释了这么多，但事实是你迟到了。
practice练习；fact事实；sense感觉；idea主意。根据“You did a wrong thing”可知，此处指作者迟到的事实。故选B。
9．句意：然后他告诉我向埃莉诺道歉的正确方法。
right正确的；easy容易的；same同样的；terrible糟糕的。根据“All these words really worked. When I made Eleanor angry again, this way helped me win her smile.”可知，父亲教的是正确的道歉方式。故选A。
10．句意：你在这儿坐了30分钟，这让你很不开心。
running跑；learning学习；playing玩；sitting坐。根据“My wife, Eleanor and I agreed to...at a restaurant at 7:00,”可知，此处指坐在饭馆等待。故选D。
11．句意：你在这儿坐了30分钟，这让你很不高兴。
unhappy不高兴的；quiet安静的；uncertain不确定的；afraid害怕的。根据“You were ... here for about 30 minutes”可知，此处指等这么长时间让妻子很不高兴。故选A。
12．句意：我真的很抱歉你不得不在这儿坐着等这么长时间。
pay付款；look看；wait等候； care关心。根据“You were ... here for about 30 minutes” 可知，妻子等了30分钟。故选C。
13．句意：当你做了让人生气的事情，你应该从你的行为怎样影响了对方开始谈起。
everything每件事、一切；something某事；somebody某人；nobody没有人。根据下文“you should always start your words by telling ... your actions impacted (影响) the other person.”可知，此处是指做了某件让人生气的事情。故选B。
14．句意：当你做了让人生气的事情，你应该从你的行为怎样影响了对方开始谈起。
how怎样；why为什么；when什么时候；where在哪儿。根据“Never try to find more ... to say why you did this. It’ll make things worse.”推断上文指做了让人生气的事，要设身处地考虑对方心境，即这件事怎样影响对方。故选A。
15．句意：永远不要试图找到更多的理由来说明你为什么这么做。
answers答案；reasons原因；problems问题；ways方法。根据上文可知“But my explanation (解释) seemed to make things ...”可知，此处指不要去找更多的原因来说明你为什么这么做。故选B。
16．D 17．B 18．A 19．B 20．C 21．C 22．A 23．D 24．B 25．D 26．C 27．B 28．C 29．D 30．A
【导语】本文主要讲述了Aria因一周内发生的诸多不快而情绪低落，在Zara的提醒和妈妈的引导下，Aria学会了关注美好事物来调整心态的故事。
16．句意：“这是有史以来最糟糕的一周！”
busiest最忙的；luckiest最幸运的；craziest最疯狂的；worst最糟糕的。根据下文“Everything was so bad this week!”可知，她认为这是“最糟糕的一周”，故选D。
17．句意：阿里亚开始解释，说着说着，她变得越来越生气。
argue争论；explain解释；compare比较；report报告。根据下文Aria列举“On Monday I broke my new laces...On Friday...”等一周发生的事可知，她是在向Zara“解释”自己这周糟糕的经历，故选B。
18．句意：周二我从自行车上摔下来，伤到了膝盖。
fell off从……摔下来；fixed up修理；gave away赠送；got on上车。根据“hurt my knee”可知，是从自行车上“摔下来”才会导致受伤，故选A。
19．句意：周三我把冰淇淋掉在了我最喜欢的T恤衫上。
sweater毛衣；T-shirt T恤衫；jacket夹克衫；coat外套。根据下文“You dropped ice-cream on your T-shirt”可知，冰淇淋掉在了T恤衫上，故选B。
20．句意：周五，我妈妈工作到很晚，所以我不得不在学校多待一个小时！
sister姐妹；brother兄弟；mom妈妈；dad爸爸。根据下文“And I thought your mom worked late”可知，妈妈工作到很晚，故选C。
21．句意：我的整周都太糟糕了！
slow慢的；quick快的；terrible糟糕的；wonderful精彩的。前文Aria连续列举了周一到周五发生的不好的事，又结合她生气的情绪，可知她觉得整周都“糟糕”，故选C。
22．句意：你弄坏了鞋带，但你也得到了新鞋子呀。
but但是；and和；if如果；so所以。“broke your laces”是不好的事，“got new shoes”是好的事，前后句存在转折关系，应用 but 连接，故选A。
23．句意：你把冰淇淋掉在了T恤衫上，但你爸爸洗完之后，它就变得和新的一样干净了。
wet湿的；dry干的；dirty脏的；clean干净的。根据“dropped ice-cream on your T-shirt”和 “after your dad washed it”可知，T恤洗完后变得“干净”，故选D。
24．句意：而且我记得你妈妈工作到很晚，是为了周末能带你去露营呀。
weekday工作日；weekend周末；holiday假期；festival节日。根据“your mom worked late so she could take you to go camping over the...”可知，妈妈工作到很晚是为了周末能带Aria去露营，故选B。
25．句意：我只记得发生过的不好的事。
hardly几乎不；never从不；even甚至；only只，仅仅。根据前文Aria只抱怨不好的事，经Zara提醒才意识到有好的事，可知她“只”记得坏事，故选D。
26．句意：哦，亲爱的，几乎每个人有时候都会有这种感觉。
still仍然；again再，又；almost几乎；soon很快。根据“everyone sometimes feels like that”并结合生活常识，“几乎每个人”都会有只关注坏事的情况，故选C。
27．句意：与其陷入不好的想法中，你可以选择你想关注的东西。
forget忘记；choose选择；show展示；control控制。根据“Instead of getting stuck (陷入) with bad thoughts, you can...what you want to notice”可知，此处是指妈妈建议她主动做出选择，故选B。
28．句意：现在，让我们找一些能让你感觉好的事情吧。
drop掉落；change改变；find找到；copy复制。根据“let’s...something that makes you feel good.”可知，这里指“找到”让自己感觉好的事，故选C。
29．句意：它可以是欣赏美丽的日落，或者收到一份礼物。
example例子；accident事故；question问题；gift礼物。根据前文“something that makes you feel good”可知，“收到礼物”是积极、让人开心的事，故选D。
30．句意：并且注意这些好的事情会让你内心感觉如何。
feel感觉；dream梦想；practice练习；learn学习。根据前文“something that makes you feel good”可知，此处应承接“让内心有怎样的感觉”，故选A。
31．C 32．A 33．C 34．A 35．B 36．A 37．C 38．A 39．B 40．D 41．D 42．C 43．A 44．C 45．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了凯特和朋友桑迪的故事，讲述当朋友陷入困境时，如何给予帮助与陪伴。
31．句意：她最好的朋友桑迪上周没上学，因为她的祖母去世了。
and和，表并列；though尽管，表让步；because因为，表原因；so所以，表结果。根据“Her best friend Sandy was not at school last week...her grandmother died.”可知，此处是解释桑迪没上学的原因，用because。故选C。
32．句意：没有桑迪，一切都变得无聊了。
boring令人无聊的；bored感到无聊的；interesting有趣的；interested感兴趣的。根据“Without Sandy, everything became...”可知，此处修饰everything，且结合语境是说所有事都变得无聊，用boring。故选A。
33．句意：但当凯特看到桑迪上公交车时，桑迪似乎不一样了。
hoped希望；decided决定；seemed似乎；chose选择。“seem to be...”表示“似乎是……”，符合语境。故选C。
34．句意：她努力微笑，但看起来并不开心。
smile微笑；understand理解；appear出现；wait等待。根据“but she didn’t look happy”可知，是努力微笑，用smile。故选A。
35．句意：凯特有很多话要告诉桑迪，但桑迪并没有真正在听。
little表否定，几乎没有；a lot很多；a little一点；nothing没什么。根据语境可知，凯特是有很多话想说，用a lot。故选B。
36．句意：她根本不说话。
talk说话；cry哭；tell告诉；trust信任。结合前文桑迪没在听，此处是说根本不说话，用talk。故选A。
37．句意：但是如何（帮助）呢？
when何时；what什么；how如何；why为什么。此处是问帮助朋友的方式，用how。故选C。
38．句意：仅仅做一个朋友是很重要的。
friend朋友；parent父母；teacher老师；character人物，性格。文章围绕朋友间的陪伴，用friend。故选A。
39．句意：当你的朋友感到悲伤时，有一个好朋友在身边是多么美好啊！
to lose失去；to see看见；to draw画；to choose选择。“see sb around”表示“看见某人在身边”，符合语境。故选B。
40．句意：你可能对此感到害羞，但表达你有多关心他或她可能是个好主意。
talk about谈论；look after照顾；look for寻找；care about关心。根据“...it might be a good idea to show how much you...her or him”结合语境可知，是表达关心，用care about。故选D。
41．句意：例如，凯特可以说：“桑迪，你祖母去世了，我很遗憾。
Such as例如，后接名词或短语；At first首先；So far到目前为止；For example例如，后接句子。此处后接句子，用For example。故选D。
42．句意：桑迪，你祖母去世了，我很遗憾。
brother兄弟；sister妹妹；grandma祖母；grandpa祖父。根据“her grandmother died”可知，是祖母（grandma）去世了。故选C。
43．句意：这是凯特让桑迪知道她为她感到难过的一种方式。
sad难过的；unsuccessful不成功的；meaningless无意义的；uncomfortable不舒服的。根据“That’s a way for Kate to let Sandy know that she feels...for her”可知，朋友亲人去世，应是感到难过，用sad。故选A。
44．句意：然而，如果桑迪不想谈论这件事，也没关系。
after在……之后；or或者；if如果；before在……之前。根据“However, it’s OK...Sandy doesn’t want to talk about it.”可知，此处表假设，用if。故选C。
45．句意：凯特可以只说：“如果你以后想谈论这件事，我会听的。
sadly悲伤地；loudly大声地；quickly快速地；only仅仅，只。结合语境，是说只需要表达愿意倾听，用only。故选D。
46．B 47．D 48．A 49．A 50．D 51．D 52．C 53．A 54．C 55．A 56．B 57．A 58．C 59．D 60．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲了“我”情绪有起伏，和班主任交流后，她教“我”应对不安的技巧。
46．句意：你明白我说的话吗？
like喜欢；know明白；care关心；win赢。因为第二段整段内容是对“Sometimes I feel like a mouse. But sometimes I feel like a lion.”的解释，所以这里是问大家是否明白自己说的内容。故选B。
47．句意：有时我觉得自己能做任何事。
something某事；nothing没什么事；thing事情；anything任何事。根据“carry anything, run anywhere and talk to anyone”可知，这里是说“我”觉得自己能做任何事。故选D。
48．句意：我能搬任何东西、去任何地方、和任何人交谈，没有恐惧。
with带有；for为了；about关于；between在……之间。with no fear意为“没有恐惧”。故选A。
49．句意：但有时，我觉得自己渺小又安静。
quiet安静的；full满的；outgoing外向的；happy开心的。根据“But sometimes”和“fear everything”可知，这里是和上一句对比，说自己渺小又安静。故选A。
50．句意：我觉得自己是唯一这样的人。
baby婴儿；sister姐妹；people人们；person人。the only后接单数名词，这里是表示“唯一的人”。故选D。
51．句意：这真的给了我一个惊喜。
laugh笑声；mind头脑；goal目标；surprise惊喜 。根据“I am the only”可知，“我”原本觉得自己是唯一有这种情绪起伏的人，但老师说“我知道”，这让“我”觉得惊喜。故选D。
52．句意：我们的班主任似乎总是那么坚强和开心。
ever曾经；never从不；always总是；hardly几乎不。根据“She talks to all the students”可知，老师给人的印象是一直积极的。故选C。
53．句意：她和所有学生交流，每个人都听。
listens听；looks看；smells闻；feels感觉。根据“talks to all the students”可知，老师和学生交流，学生听老师说。故选A。
54．句意：她教了我一个技巧。
played玩；spoke说；taught教；asked问。根据“When I feel a little unsure of myself, I do this little thing in my head.”可知，这里是说老师教给“我”技巧。故选C。
55．句意：如果我告诉你，你别笑。
if如果；because因为；but但是；though尽管。根据“Don’t laugh ... I tell you.”可知，后句是前句的条件，故用if引导条件状语从句，表示如果“我”告诉你。故选A。
56．句意：我觉得这是个很棒的方法。
hard-working努力的；great很棒的；similar相似的；serious严肃的。根据“I feel better after doing this.”可知，这是个很棒的方法。故选B。
57．句意：和班主任交流让我知道，有时恐惧也能是件好事。
fear恐惧；happiness幸福；luck运气；difference不同。根据“It is a natural and healthy reaction (反应) to danger.”可知，这里是说它是对危险自然而健康的反应，所以指的是恐惧。故选A。
58．句意：但有时我们会害怕一些并非危险的事，比如独处、考试没考好和在众人面前讲话。
are happy with对……满意；are glad to乐意；are afraid of害怕；are sure of确信。根据“such as being alone...”可知，这里是说害怕这些事。故选C。
59．句意：但有时我们会害怕一些并非危险的事，比如独处、考试没考好和在众人面前讲话。
next to紧邻；in the middle of在……中间；in the end最后；in front of在……前面。speaking in front of others表示“在众人面前讲话”。故选D。
60．句意：所以我们应该找到自己的弱点，努力克服它们，这样就不再害怕了。
quickly快速地；hard努力地；hardly几乎不；slowly缓慢地。根据“so that we won’t be scared (害怕的) any more”可知，这里是说努力去克服弱点。故选B。
61．A 62．C 63．B 64．B 65．D 66．D 67．A 68．C 69．A 70．C 71．D 72．B 73．B 74．C 75．A
【导语】本文主要介绍弗兰克因为担心考试想用耳机听白噪音，但是发现自己的耳机不见了。弗兰克想到弟弟安迪经常不问自取自己的东西，所以很生气，去摔了弟弟的玩具。妈妈知道后温柔地开导二人，二人也都认识到了自己的错误。
61．句意：所以他醒来时心情不好。
bad坏的；great好的；happy开心的；strange奇怪的。根据“Frank had a dream about the coming math test, which troubled him very much these days.”可知，他醒来时心情不好。故选A。
62．句意：罗宾叔叔曾经给弗兰克讲过“白噪音”——例如，细雨发出的噪音就是白噪音的一种。
list列表；gift礼物；kind种类；future未来。根据“ noise made by a soft rain is a… of white noise.”可知，此处表示细雨发出的噪音就是白噪音的一种，故选C。
63．句意：从那以后，每当他感到担心的时候，他就会用耳机听白噪音。
talk about谈论关于；listen to听；turn down调小；wait for等待。根据“whenever he felt worried about something, he would...white noise with his earphones”可知，是用耳机听白噪音。故选B。
64．句意：担心数学考试的事还在他的脑海里，弗兰克去拿耳机。
body身体；mind头脑；eyes眼睛；hand手。根据“With the worries of the math test still in his…”可知，担心数学考试的事还在弗兰克的脑海里。故选B。
65．句意：他记得把它们放在桌子上了，但它们不见了。
expected期待；decided决定；wished希望；remembered记得。根据“He...he had left them on his desk, but they were gone.”可知，是他记得把耳机放在桌上了，但是没找到。故选D。
66．句意：他的弟弟安迪总是不问他就拿走他的东西。
repairing修理；cleaning打扫；breaking打破；taking拿走。根据“His little brother Andy was always...his things—without asking.”可知，是不问他就拿走他的东西。故选D。
67．句意：他跑进他弟弟的房间，愤怒地对他大喊大叫。
anger愤怒；excitement兴奋；surprise惊讶；fear害怕。根据“He ran into his brother’s room and started shouting at him in ...”可知，弟弟总是不问就拿走他的东西，这会儿耳机不见了，所以弗兰克很生气。故选A。
68．句意：他抓起弟弟的一个玩具扔在地上，把它摔成两半。
tied系；burnt燃烧；threw扔；placed放置。根据“He grabbed (抓起) one of his brother’s toys and... it on the ground”可知，是将玩具扔到了地上。故选C。
69．句意：安迪开始哭了起来，弗兰克跑了出去，感觉好多了。
cry哭；rest休息；help帮助；share分享。根据“He grabbed (抓起) one of his brother’s toys and…it on the ground, breaking it into two pieces.”可知，弗兰克把安迪的玩具扔在地上，所以安迪哭了起来。故选A。
70．句意：“嘿，”她缓慢地说，“停一下，告诉我你感觉怎么样。”
sadly悲伤地；shyly害羞地；slowly缓慢地；luckily幸运地。根据“Mom didn’t shout.”可知，妈妈没有大喊，所以是慢慢地说。故选C。
71．句意：她认为与其生气，不如谈谈自己的感受。
dreams梦想；habits习惯；choices选择；feelings感觉。根据“She thought it was better to talk about... instead of getting angry.”可知，此处表示与其生气，不如谈谈自己的感受。故选D。
72．句意：但是一会儿之后，弗兰克停止大叫并且平静地说。
kept保持；stopped停止；enjoyed欣赏；practiced练习。根据“in a calm voice”可知，弗兰克停止了大叫。故选B。
73．句意：我知道我做的不好。
wish希望；know知道；hear听见；promise承诺。根据“I...what I did was bad.”可知，此处表示他知道自己做的不好。故选B。
74．句意：当你不经同意就拿走东西时我真的很生气，但弄坏你的玩具是不对的。
unless除非；before在……之前；when当……时；though虽然。根据“I really get mad...you take things without asking”可知，此处要用when引导时间状语从句。故选C。
75．句意：当你不经同意就拿走东西时我真的很生气，但弄坏你的玩具是不对的。
right正确的；easy容易的；enough足够的；crazy疯狂的。根据“I will buy you a new one.”可知，此处表示弄坏的玩具是不对的。故选A。
76．B 77．C 78．D 79．A 80．D 81．B 82．C 83．D 84．C 85．B 86．C 87．D 88．A 89．A 90．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者的两个好朋友Stacy和Priscilla，她们在许多方面都很不同，但她们都很聪明，关心他人，有趣且幽默。
76．句意：Stacy非常高，在音乐方面有天赋。
sports运动；music音乐；games游戏；work工作。根据下文“Priscilla is ... shorter and likes nothing about music.”可知，此处指音乐。故选B。
77．句意：Priscilla有点矮，一点也不喜欢音乐。
very非常；more更多；a little一点；too太。根据“shorter”可知，此处指有点矮，a little符合题意。故选C。
78．句意：但是我想说她们就像双胞胎。
So因此；Or或者；Because因为；But但是。根据上文“My two best friends Stacy and Priscilla are so different in some ways.”可知，此处与上文是转折关系，用but连接。故选D。
79．句意：我的朋友们很聪明。
smart聪明的；outgoing外向的；shy害羞的；serious严肃的。根据下文“Both of them did very well ... they were in school.”可知，此处指她们很聪明。故选A。
80．句意：她们上学的时候都表现得很好。
before在……之前；though尽管；which哪一个；when当……时。根据“Both of them did very well ... they were in school.”的语境并结合选项可知，此处指她们上学的时候都表现得很好，when符合题意。故选D。
81．句意：Stacy现在在医院里干得很好。
of……的；in在……里；with和；below在……下面。根据“Stacy now does a good job ... a hospital.”的语境可知，此处指在医院里，in符合题意。故选B。
82．句意：Priscilla完成了她的大学学业，正在考虑继续深造。
started开始；kept保持；finished完成；made制作。根据“and is thinking about furthering her studying”可知，此处指完成了大学学业，考虑继续深造。故选C。
83．句意：当我在生活中遇到挫折时，Stacy总是和我在一起。
mind思想；body身体；health健康；life生活。根据“when I have my ups and downs”可知，此处指在生活中遇到挫折，life符合题意。故选D。
84．句意：Priscilla也很关心我。
talks about谈论；looks out当心；cares about关心；brings out使显现。根据下文“She likes to help me with my problems or even just to sit and ... to me.”可知，此处指Priscilla也很关心我。故选C。
85．句意：她喜欢帮我解决问题，甚至只是坐下来听我说。
get得到；listen听；touch触摸；point指向。根据“She likes to help me with my problems or even just to sit and ... to me.”的语境可知，此处指坐下来听我说，listen符合题意。故选B。
86．句意：我想说她们都以自己独特的方式关心我。
none三者或三者以上都不；all三者或三者以上都；both两者都；some一些。根据上文对Stacy和Priscilla的介绍可知，她们都关心作者，此处指两者都，用both。故选C。
87．句意：当我情绪低落时，Stacy知道如何逗我笑。
share分享；win赢得；break打破；laugh笑。根据“when I am feeling down”可知，此处指当我情绪低落时，Stacy知道如何逗我笑。故选D。
88．句意：Priscilla也这样做。
same相同的；different不同的；good好的；right正确的。根据上文“Stacy knows how to make me ... when I am feeling down.”可知，此处指Priscilla和Stacy一样，当我情绪低落时逗我笑，do the same表示“做同样的事”。故选A。
89．句意：她喜欢讲有趣的故事，即使她不开心的时候也是如此。
tell告诉；hear听见；read阅读；watch观看。根据“funny stories”可知，此处指讲有趣的故事，tell符合题意。故选A。
90．句意：她很清楚如何让自己和周围的人快乐。
what什么；how怎样；why为什么；who谁。根据“to make herself and people around happy”可知，此处指如何让自己和周围的人快乐，how符合题意。故选B。
91．A 92．B 93．C 94．B 95．A 96．D 97．B 98．A 99．C 100．C 101．D 102．A 103．C 104．B 105．B
【导语】本文主要讲述了李明从内向变得外向的故事。
91．句意：他害羞又安静。
shy害羞的；slim苗条的；honest诚实的；hard-working勤奋的。根据“but he wasn’t always as outgoing as he is today.”可知，他之前并不外向，所以是害羞的。故选A。
92．句意：休息时，他通常会独自坐着看书或听音乐。
never从不；usually通常；again再一次；seldom很少。根据“sit alone reading books or listening to music.”可知，他通常会独自坐着看书或听音乐。故选B。
93．句意：我为他感到难过，经常邀请他参加我们的比赛。
angry生气的；glad高兴的；sorry难过的；tired疲倦的。根据“often invited him to take part in our games.”可知，我为他感到难过。故选C。
94．句意：然而，他只是害羞地微笑着摇头。
flag旗；head头；bottle瓶子；chair椅子。根据“shake his”可知，这里是他只是害羞地微笑着摇头。故选B。
95．句意：一个很大的变化在学校的运动会上发生了。
change改变；accident事故；joke笑话；reason原因。根据“He started putting his hand up in class more often.”可知，李明发生了改变。故选A。
96．句意：他的老师注意到了他的潜力，并鼓励他参加班级接力赛。
forgot忘记；pulled拉；ordered命令；encouraged鼓励。根据“him to join in the class relay race (接力赛).”可知，他的老师鼓励他参加班级接力赛。故选D。
97．句意：然而，当他开始跑步时，他的队友和同学们大声为他加油。
swimming游泳；running跑步；walking步行；jumping跳跃。根据“join in the class relay race (接力赛).”可知，这里指当他开始跑步时。故选B。
98．句意：令所有人惊讶的是，他跑得比任何人都快，并帮助全班获胜！
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