一、完形填空。
Friends play an important role in our life. Most people hope that their friends will always be there. They __1__ friendship to last forever. __2__，even the best friendship can end.
As time goes by, many friendships end because of a(n) __3__ in personality or way of life. The friendship slowly loses importance and finally __4__.
Tommy wrote, “I didn't even know the friendship was over until I caught myself thinking of Alan as a former friend.”
Peter explained.“We __5__ seeing each other less and less. The friendship was just over.”
Sometimes friendships __6__ suddenly from a disagreement or move to another place.
Alice said, “The end of our friendship was a gradual thing. I moved from one side of the city to the other. Since then we __7__ made a phone call. We met less and less. At last our friendship ended.”
Jack said，“When I moved to Seattle after college, our friendship died. Both of us were always __8__ with new jobs, so we didn't keep __9__ touch with each other. Our friendship was so dead that I didn't call him __10__ I went home.”
Yet the biggest problem to a friendship is change. Lillian Rupin in her book Just Friends say, “Generally it's __11__ that friends will accept each other if they both remain what they were when they met, or change in similar directions. If they change or grow in different ways, the friendship most likely __12__ lost.”
No matter why, when, or how friendships end, there is always __13__ pain of loss. When nothing can be __14__ to keep the friendship, it is important to forget the pain. Then move on __15__ new friendships.
May new friendships bring you pleasure and happiness!
( B )1.A.hope B.expect C.decide D.prefer
( A )2.A.Unfortunately B.Luckily
C.Then D.So
( C )3.A.interest B.experience
C.change D.suggestion
( B )4.A.forgets B.disappears
C.appears D.improves
( D )5.A.finished B.practiced
C.continued D.started
( C )6.A.break down B.break away
C.break off D.break in
( B )7.A.often B.seldom C.always D.never
( A )8.A.struggling B.satisfying
C.pleased D.fed
( D )9.A.at B.by C.on D.in
( A )10.A.even if B.while C.before D.since
( B )11.A.strange B.true
C.false D.impossible
( A )12.A.will be B.is C.will D.to be
( B )13.A.little B.some C.any D.no
( D )14.A.thought B.checked C.carried D.done
( C )15.A.to ask for B.forming
C.to build D.beginning
二、阅读理解。(2016，陕西)
Reading makes one wise，but many adults seldom read.They say they are too busy to have time to read.Sure.They have work to do.They have families to support.But these are only excuses.The fact is that they haven't got a reading habit.A reading habit isn't something natural.It needs to be trained.And it's never too late to develop a reading habit.
Scientists believe proper books are very important for children to develop a good reading habit.A book in rich colours and with simple patterns (图案) such as lines and circles is a good choice for babies of three months old.When they reach six months，they will become interested in simple story books in rich colours.
When children get old enough to read by themselves，it's necessary to buy books that are both interesting and right for them to understand.Books which are either too easy or too difficult are not good for kids to keep their reading habits.
Only buying books for children isn't enough.For kids，parents are their first teachers.So parents should read books to set an example.Children will follow them.Scientists say imitating the adults is a born skill.And it is the most valuable way for children to learn.This will certainly help them develop a reading habit in the end.
16.According to the writer，many adults seldom read because they __C__ .
A.don't have enough time
B.have to work all the time
C.haven't got a reading habit
D.have to support the family
17.The underlined word “imitating” here probably means __A__ .
A.copying B.reading
C.testing D.missing
18.We can learn from the passage that __B__ .
A.story books are better than books in colours
B.a reading habit comes from certain training
C.a threemonthold kid likes simple stories
D.too easy books help keep a reading habit
三、词汇运用。
(A)根据句意及汉语提示写出单词的正确形式。
19.The birthday party ended (结束) at eight last night.
20.I have a music class for two hours (小时).
21.The dictionary is useful (有用的).I like it very much.
22.I'm the first one to come to school，and you are the second (第二) one.
23.He has an egg and some milk for breakfast (早餐) in the morning.
(B)用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空，每词限用一次。
24.How many people are there in your family?
25.Do you like to eat vegetables like carrots and broccoli?
26.Jack's mother is a teacher. She teaches us math.
27.Peter and John like playing computer games.
28.I enjoy listening to music because it's very relaxing .
四、任务型阅读。
阅读文章，从下面的方框中选出与每段话相对应的小标题。
A.Planting condition
B.Carrots' harvest
C.Carrots' shape
D.Affecting factors to the taste
E.Planting seasons
Carrots are grown all over the world. People like them because carrots not only have a good taste but also their potentially (潜在地) powerful benefits to health. Carrots are rich in Vitamin A which is good for our eyesight.
29.__C__
They have a good taste. When people think about carrots, they usually think they are kind of long, thin and orangecolored vegetables. But not all carrots are orange.
30.__A__
Carrots should be grown in field that does not have water for a long time. To prepare your carrot garden, you should dig up the earth and turn it over (翻土).
31.__D__
Weather, soil condition (土壤状况)，and time affect the taste of carrots. Warm days and cool nights are the best time to grow great delicious carrots.
32.__B__
The best way to decide if a carrot is ready to be harvested is its color. Usually, the brighter the color is，the better its taste is.
33.__E__
Most people do not know that carrots can be grown during the winter months. If the winter is not cold enough to freeze the ground, you can grow carrots the same way as you do during the summer months.
五、书面表达。(2016，嘉兴)
英语课上，你们开展了一次以“What can we do to make home a happier place?”为主题的讨论，同学们把自己的想法写在卡片上。请结合卡片信息，用英语写一篇短文，向校刊English Learning投稿。
注意：(1)短文必须包括卡片所给的信息，适当发挥，并谈谈自己的想法;
(2)文中不得出现与你身份相关的信息;
(3)词数：80～100(短文首句仅供选择使用，不计入总词数)。
In our English class，we had a discussion about what we can do to make home a happier place.We_shared_different_ideas.
Some_say_it's_better_to_spend_more_time_with_family.The_more_we_get_together，the_better_we_understand_each_other.Family_members_should_share_happiness_and_worries.For_example，when_they_have_problems，we_should_try_to_cheer_them_up.Others_believe_it's_important_to_give_small_presents_to_our_family_on_their_birthdays.
I_think，showing_love_for_family_is_necessary.If_we_help_with_housework，they_may_feel_warmer.Sometimes，even_the_smallest_thing_like_walking_with_family_makes_them_happier.Though_we're_young，we_can_do_much_to_make_a_happier_home.
，我们将会及时处理。
