16．通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入短文空白处的最佳选项。
As a teenager，I was strong and tall.However，I got angry quite easily and was not good at communicating with others.
I still remember it was an early autumn.Some leaves started to turn （1）       and the weather became cool.One day，as I was getting ready for school，my mother （2）      handed me my father's jacket instead of mine.At that time，I was getting to have a （3）      size than my father，so when I put on the jacket，I felt as if I wasn't able to breathe!I （4）      my mother took the jacket by mistake，but somehow the breathless feeling was so strong that it made me very （5）      .My mother said sorry with a smile，but I shouted at her without （6）      much.I got it off my body so wildly that I （7）      a hole in it.I put on my own jacket and rushed out of the house （8）      my mother could stop me.
Later，my mother （9）      her bad feeling with my father， "See （10）      your son has done." Instead of saying he would scold（责备） or beat me，my father quietly （11）      my mother to mend the jacket.
Later when my mother told me about my father's response（反映），I felt great （12）      .My father's gentle kindness taught me a lesson which I would never （13）      .
On that day，I decided not to let anger（14）       me any longer.Of course，there are times when I am angry. （15）      ，whenever that happens，I will try to remember my father's jacket.It always remind me to think about others' feelings when I get angry.

17．Homework is a problem for students all over the world.As a student，you have a lot of homework to do every day.It's a major part of a student's school day.It's the best way to review what you have learned in class.And it helps you understand important concepts（概念） .Luckily，there are several things you can do to make homework less difficult.
Be sure you understand the homework.Write your homework down in your notebook if you need to.Don't be afraid of asking questions about it.It's much easier to ask the teacher during or after class than to try to remember later that night.
Use your time at school.Many schools have study halls.They are designed to allow students to study there.It's more interesting to play with your friends.But the more homework you finish at school，the less you'll have to do at home that night.
Take a break.It's difficult to hold your attention for too long.So take some break while doing your homework.Sitting for too long without relaxing will make you feel very tired.Taking a 15﹣minute break every hour is a good idea for most people.
Make a plan.If you don't finish your homework at school，think about how much you have left，so you can        your time.Most students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night.If it's a heavy homework day，you'll need to spend more time on it.It's a good idea to make a homework timetable，especially when you want to enjoy sports or other activities.

18．My daughter，Cindy，used to be shy but now she's kind of active and outgoing.
I still remembered one thing.One day last month，Cindy got an upset stomach，so I took her to see a doctor.When we waited in line outside the waiting room，we saw a lady beside us.She looked very upset.Then Cindy gave a smile card to the lady，saying， "I hope everything goes well." The lady hugged（拥抱） Cindy and said nothing.Later，Cindy gave out five more smile cards that day.
Last Monday，I went shopping with Cindy in a supermarket.After shopping，we went to the cash register（收银台）.To my surprise，I couldn't find my wallet and I didn't know what to do.At that time，a lady came to us and paid for the bill for us.She was just the lady who was at the doctor's that day.I said "thank you" to her.She said， "I was moved by your daughter's kindness." Then I returned the money to her the next day.
Now our family members always enjoyed helping others.And giving out smile cards is a good way to help.

19．Confidence is very important in daily life.It can help you to develop a healthy attitude.A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier.They can have more chances to make themselves successful.But how to be more confident.Here are some suggestions：
Speak loudly.When you are not confident，you can't do well what you want to do.You speak in such a low voice that other people can't hear you.Try to speak aloud enough so that people can        you clearly.The high voice can help you become more confident.
Play sports.       When you are athletic，you will be full of confidence.
Encourage yourself.Write down a list of things you did during the day and see how many things you have done well.Did you finish your homework？Did you tell a joke that        everybody laugh？Give yourself praise for the good things you've done.
Get rid of（消除） fear.Fear comes along with failure （失败）.But it's easy to get over if you know that failure is a part of your life.Don't hide your head just because you said something foolish last time.Try to start again and believe you can do better.
Pick up a hobby.If you like singing，sing as much as you can.In some ways，a hobby can make you outstanding.And it will make you happy and confident.

任务一：阅读短文，分别在短文①、②两处填入一个恰当的词。

20．Leaf；serious；patient；put on；is born with；create；take pride in

21．你缺课多长时间了？
How long have you        classes？

22．请告诉我们那个乐队每天晚上什么时间开始演奏，好吗？
Could you please tell us             every evening？

23．那个男孩把那本杂志摆放在桌子上，选了几本科幻小说。
The boy        on the table and chose a few science fictions.

24．一些学生不知道如何提高他们的阅读速度。
Some students don't know       their reading speed.

25．我们的孩子似乎比过去更快乐了。
It seems that our children       they used to be.

26．下周将有一批外国中学生来参观你校的剪纸作品。假如你是李华，请你用英语向他们介绍中国的剪纸艺术。
要点：（1）剪纸在中国历史悠久；（2）剪纸主要用来庆祝或装饰；（3）春节期间，常贴在门窗上，表达快乐，希望得到好运；（4）剪纸艺术在你校很受欢迎，学校开设有剪纸课，许多同学都很喜欢这项民间艺术。
要求：语言通顺、表达清晰、要点齐全、书写规范，可适度发挥，词数在80﹣100之间。

Hello，everyone!I'm Li Hua.I would like something about paper cutting.