单词拼写（8分）

1.The direct cause of a disease is the v_________.

2.We don’t believe the c__________ he drew according to his wrong idea.

3.The song r_________ me of my childhood.

4.The dress is __________ (可以买到) in all sizes at this shop.

5.I’ve got a fish bone stuck in my t________.

6.He finished the four-year _________ (课程) at college.

7.They _________ (雇佣) a skillful nurse to look after their baby last year.

8.The doors opened _________ (自动地) as we approached.

 

Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One early morning, I received a call for a taxi. When I arrived at the building, it was 2:30 am and only one room gave off light. Many   would just shout once or twice and then drive away. But I thought this passenger might need my . So I walked to the door and  “Just a minute,” answered a weak, elderly   After a long time, the door opened. A small old womanbefore me, carrying a small suitcase. I took her suitcase and we walked slowly to the car. She kept thanking me for my kindness.

 When we got in the car, she gave me a (n)   and then asked to drive through the city center. But it wasn’t the  way. “Oh, I’m in no hurry,” she said. “I’m on my way to Westhill Old People’s Home. The doctor says I don’t have much time   .

We drove through the city center. She   me the building where she once worked. We drove past the church where she got married. Sometimes she’d ask me to slow down in front of a building or at a corner and   ．sit looking at the darkness, saying nothing. When the sun began to   , we drove in silence to the old people’s home. When we arrived, almost   a second thought, I gave her a big hug (拥抱). “You gave an old woman a little moment of   . Thank you!” she said tearfully.

  I was totally lost in thought for the rest of the day. I can’t imagine what would happen if I  to do what I did? We always think that there are no great moments in our lives, but great moments are just in what others may consider a  one.

A. drivers B. workers C. guests D. passengers

A. advice B. help C. suggestion D. attention

A. stopped B. breathed C. worked D. knocked

A. sound B. noise C. voice D. shout

A. turned up B. set up C. got up D. put up

A. order B. address C. idea D. reason

A. busiest B. longest C. narrowest D. shortest

A. left B. saved C. lost D. spared

A. gave B. passed C. showed D. made

A. could B. would C. should D. must

A. move B. set C. rise D. burn

A. after B. with C. except D. without

A. patience B. courage C. joy D. sadness

A. refused B. offered C. planned D. regretted

A. difficult B. small C. strange D. interesting

下面短文中有10处语法错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

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11处起）不计分。

One rainy day while I was walking home with one of my friend, a trunk came

                                              friends

to a stop besides us. The driver put the window down and offered us a unbrella

       beside                                           an

because he found we were wet through. I stood there and couldn’t believe in

                                                           i\n

that a complete stranger is so thoughtful. The man insisted, so I grateful

                    was                           gratefully

accepted the offer, thanked him and watched the truck disappear down the road.

This man might need the umbrella himself, and he preferred to give it to

                                   but

everyone else. It was a lesson to us that it was possible ∧give without expect

someone/somebody                              to        expecting

anything in return.

The Chinese New Year is a great holiday to choose to celebrate Chinese culture with your child. Here are few fun ways to bring a bit of fun and   1   into your home through the festivities of the Chinese New Year.

1.Add a lucky red door. Red is a traditional color of   2  . It's an important part of the Chinese New Year to   3  on doing what one can to bring about good luck for the New Year. If you don't want to  4   the door red, how about wrapping it up like a present with red wrapping paper. If changing your front door's color is not workable, how about the door to your child's bedroom?

2.Eat. A huge part of most cultures is that of food and the Chinese New Year is not   5  , it's eating jiaozi at midnight on New Year's Eve, or longevity noodles on day seven of the festivities to    6  long life. The Chinese New Year celebrations mean many fancy meals that your child will   7  .

3.Create a lantern. Sara Naumann, the Guide to China Travel, shares a bit about the legend of the Lantern Festival or Yuanxiao, which occurs on the   8  day of the Chinese New Year festivities. It's a   9  that includes an emperor, a young woman who misses her family, and tricking the God of Fire. Your kids should love this story. After   10  it with them, or while reading the story, enjoy making your own paper lantern to display.

4.Give lucky money. The Guide to Mandarin Language shares that another very popular   11  during the Chinese New Year is that of the gift of red envelopes with   12  in them. These gifts are given to children and usually follow a bit of superstition（迷信） in that the money needs to be given in even amounts and never contain   13  numbers, such as four. Therefore, four dollars is not a good gift. The envelopes are also decorated with lucky symbols and New Year   14  .

5.Give a small gift. The giving of simple gifts is also an appropriate way to   15  the Chinese New Year. What better gift than that of a children's book about the Chinese New Year or the Chinese Culture.

6.Make some noise. Just like in America, the Chinese use   16  in ringing in their New Year. In the Chinese culture it began as a way to   17   away any demons（鬼） that threaten to bring a profitable and lucky New Year, but today it's also about excitement and   18  . Consider setting off a few firecrackers of your own, if allowed in your area. If not, make a cute firework picture with a bit of glitter and glue. A pretend firecracker is another great craft that could also be considered a festive way to decorate your New Year table.

7.Sing Happy Birthday to your dog. The second day of the Chinese New Year is   19  the birthday of all dogs. Why not   20  your child to throw Fido a birthday celebration? Perhaps an extra ride in the car or new chew toy is in order? I know my dog would appreciate a few extra belly rubs too.

(    ) 1. A. tradition           B. culture             C. civilization       D. habit

(    ) 2. A. wealth              B. disaster             C. belief                      D. luck

(    ) 3. A. focus                      B. accuse              C. adapt                D. mind

(    ) 4. A. boil                 B. paint                C. wash                D. purchase

(    ) 5. A. same                B. similar             C. common           D. different

(    ) 6. A. come about       B. take about         C. bring about       D. get out

(    ) 7. A. bore                 B. destroy             C. enjoy                      D. absorb

(    ) 8. A. last                  B. first                 C. second              D. next

(    ) 9. A. play                 B. story                C. novel                      D. history

(    ) 10. A. sharing           B. listening           C. reading             D. making

(    ) 11. A. invention               B. story                C. race                 D. tradition

(    ) 12. A. food                      B. clothes             C. money              D. jewels

(    ) 13. A. unclear           B. unlucky            C. unfair               D. uncertain

(    ) 14. A. wishes            B. signs                C. presents            D. happiness

(    ) 15. A. spend             B. envy                C. buy                  D. celebrate

(    ) 16. A. firecrackers     B. songs                      C. dances              D. goods

(    ) 17. A. take                      B. scare                C. get                   D. burn

(    ) 18. A. fun                B. relax                C. sleep                D. travel

(    ) 19. A. fixed              B. named              C. considered               D. marked

(    ) 20. A. order              B. accompany       C. tease                D. allow