—No wonder she is always ________.

A. letting the cat out of the bag B. walking on egg

C. like a cat on hot bricks D. more brave than wise

A. though B. if

C. when D. while

A.contentB.contestC.contextD.contact

1．询问度假情况；

2．希望得到什么礼物；

3．表达感谢。

注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mary，

I am so glad to know that you are returning to China after the holidays in the USA.

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Yours

Li Hua

注意:1.词数:100左右（开头和结尾已给出但不计入总词数）

2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

Dear James,

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Li Hua

A.whateverB.wheneverC.whicheverD.wherever

Shannon Norris has spent most of her summer weekends for the past 13 years at a house on Irish Lake in northern Indiana. A few years ago, despite not wanting to head out on the water, she 【1】(take) her little nephew for a ride on the Jet Ski (摩托艇). It was a 【2】 (wind) day and few people were on the lake. As she rode by a father with his family on a pontoon(浮码头)she heard them 【3】(scream). “I thought they were trying to alert me of someone in the water ahead of me,” Norris says.“I kept going, but decided to look back one more time and realized a man was in the water and in danger.” Norris got close to the man and instructed him 【4】(grab) the back of the Jet Ski, telling him that she would return him to his boat. 【5】took several tries because he was exhausted from fighting to stay above the water. She was 【6】 (eventual) able to save the man and get him back to his sobbing, but thankful family. A mother of two, Norris knows the importance of water safety and this incident showed 【7】quickly things can go wrong in the water. “Never jump off your boat 【8】a life jacket, even for one second. The wind had taken this man’s boat so fast 【9】he was unable to get back.” Had Norris not come by on the Jet Ski, the man 【10】 (lose) his life.

It’s not news that we spend more time texting and surfing online than ever. But a recent study shows that more teenagers are reading good old-fashioned and ink-on-paper books. Reading is a good way to widen your knowledge and learn about yourself. You probably know how to find the best application programs for your phone. 【1】

1.Start with your interests

Reading on your own isn’t like reading for school. 【2】It could be ancient martial arts, computers, or fashion design. If you can name the subject, you can find books about it.

2. Find your “type”

【3】 Books of fiction, like novels or short-story collections, can transport you to another world or help you to imagine something beyond your own experience. Not all fiction is the same. Try some different types of fiction and see which one you prefer. Non-fiction books give you the “who”, “what”, “when” and “why” of something. They tell stories using facts, but that doesn’t mean they are dull.

3.Read the “blurb(简介)”

The reviews and quotes on the back and inside covers of many books are known as “blurbs”. These comments not only give you an idea of what the book is about, but also help you to pick out future books. If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the blurb and see which authors praised the book.【4】

4. 【5】

Your local library can provide you with a lot of great books. Explain your interests and mention any writer you like, and the librarian can point you towards books that you will like. Then you can enjoy what you’re reading in a quiet place.

A. Often,theywillhavesimilarstyles, andyou might find you like books by those authors, too.

B. Youcanpicksomethingthatsuitsyour interests.

C. Read in aquietplace.

D. Doyoupreferfictionornon-fiction?

E. Askanexpert.

F. It isnecessarytoworkoutwhat thebook ismainlyaboutbeforereading.

G. Butdoyouknowhowtopickabookthat youwillreallylike?

Have you heard of any of these stories?

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie is a young boy from a poor family and, like most children, he loves chocolate. Charlie buys Wonka chocolate bars hoping to find a golden ticket inside because whoever finds a golden ticket is invited to visit the Wonka chocolate factory. However, there are some wonderfully strange things inside the factory!

The BFG

The BFG is the Big Friendly Giant and he brings sweet dreams to children while they are sleeping. One night he is seen by a girl called Sophie, and he kidnaps(绑架) her and carries her away to his homeland because he is scared she’ll tell the world about his existence. He is actually friendly, but the other giants are not. They want to eat people. Sophie decides to get someone to help: the Queen!

Matilda

Matilda is a genius(天才) and she loves books, but her parents don’t understand her intelligence and are cruel to her. Matilda’s brainpower is discovered by her teacher, Miss Honey, who helps her to develop her intellect. But Miss Honey is also being mistreated by the cruel head teacher, so Matilda tries to find a way to help her…

Boy: Tales of Childhood

This book is told like a story, but it’s not a novel. It’s an autobiography (自传) of Roald Dahl’s childhood and school experiences. In it he describes his experiences with the dead mouse, horrible teachers, summer holidays to Norway and getting the job with Shell.

【1】What did Roald do right before working in the British Embassy?

A. He wrote stories and speeches. B. He traveled in foreign countries.

C. He worked for a famous oil company. D. He served as a member of the air force.

【2】To know about Roald’s personal experiences, which story should you read?

A. Matilda. B. Boy: Tales of Childhood.

C. The BFG. D. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

【3】What do the four stories have in common?

A. They are amusing. B. They are about kids.

C. They are works of fiction. D. They are based on true stories.

A.ThatB.WhatC.In spite of whatD.Though what