1．　　Last Sunday morning, I had a yard sale with my sister. We (1)       a long table in the yard and placed many old things on it. We gave out (2)       to tell people that we wanted to raise some money for a student in our school. The student was (3)       but her parents didn't have enough money to take her to hospital. Maybe (4)       our kindness, our sale went very well. We were very happy because the (5)       old things we sold, the more money we could collect for the student. Just then, a boy came to our sale. He looked through many things and finally picked a necklace (项链).
　　"How much is this?" he asked. "Twenty yuan," I answered.
　　He took out some coins (硬币) from his pocket and (6)      . Then he asked us, "Could I have it for 15 yuan? This is all I have."
　　We wondered (7)       the boy wanted to buy a necklace. So I said, "Who do you want to buy it for?"
　　"My mother. Tomorrow is her birthday. I want to give this nice necklace to her (8)       a gift. At the same time, I can also do (9)       for the student who needs help. I think my mother will be happy about what I do."
　　My sister and I were both moved by him. So we decided to let the boy buy it for 15 yuan. After saying thanks to us, he went away with the necklace (10)      . And we were happy, too.

3．　　A young man went to a farm and asked for a job. When the old farmer asked what the young man could do to help on the farm, he just said, "I can sleep when the wind blows."
　　This short answer puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man and hired (雇佣) him anyway.
　　Everything went well until one night when there was a heavy storm. The old farmer and his wife quickly woke up and started checking to see if everything was safe.
　　The farmer and his wife checked their property (财产). They found that the farm tools had been put away safely in storage (仓库). The tractor (拖拉机) was parked in the garage (车库). They found that the doors of the farmhouse were closed. The barn (谷仓) was properly locked (锁上). Even the animals were calm. All was well.
　　After checking everything, they went to the young man's room and found that he was sleeping. The farmer and his wife then understood the meaning of the young man's words ― "I can sleep when the wind blows."
　　Because the young man finished all of his work while the skies were clear, he was prepared for the storm before it broke.
　　So when the wind blew, he was not afraid. He could sleep in peace.

4．读下面的文章，然后回答文章后面的问题，正确的答案写T，错误的答案写F。
Welcome to New York!
　　★ Public transport
　　In New York, there is a good bus and subway service. If you are planning to take the subway a lot, you should buy a subway ticket for ten journeys because it's much cheaper. But in fact you can go to many places on foot, such as the Empire State Building and Central Park. The New York taxis are a part of the city experience, so you should take at least one taxi during your visit!
　 ★ Hotels
　　There are lots of good hotels in New York, and the best is the Plaza. But you don't have to pay a lot to stay in the city. There are lots of smaller hotels near Central Park.
　　★ Eating out
　　There are many kinds of food in New York and you needn't eat at McDonald's every day. There are good restaurants in Little Italy and Chinatown, for example.
　　★ Shopping
　　Shopping in New York is fun. There are big shops. They are open seven days a week. But be careful when you look at the prices. You have to pay a special 8% tax (税) on everything you buy in New York.
　　★ Places to visit
　　There are many places to visit in New York ― Times Square, the Statue of Liberty (自由女神像), etc. And you shouldn't go home without climbing the Statue of Liberty to enjoy the beauty of the city.

5．根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入1～5小题的正确答案。
　　Parents are two of the most important people in your life. But many kids can't get along well with their parents. (1)       Some kids dislike their parents' strictness. They say that their parents are too strict with them. (2)       Here are three tips for you.
　　Spend more time together. Don't spend so much time playing computer games or watching TV. (3)       Go outside together, try some new games, or just read a book out loudly.
　　(4)       Many kids want their parents to help them when they're upset, but your parents might not know that you're having a problem. Tell them what has happened and you will be glad after you do that.
　　Do your best at whatever you do. You don't have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. (5)       Why? Because it lets them know they're doing a good job.

6．阅读下面材料并填空，有的答案要填入适当的内容，有的答案要用括号内单词的正确形式，但每个答案不多于3个单词。
　　(1)       November 1979, pupils in England (2)       (be) able to watch a new program called Monkey. Most of them were hearing this story for the first time. However, this story is not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the traditional Chinese book Journey to the West. The Monkey King can make 72 (3)       (change) to his shape and size. But (4)       he can hide his tail, he can't turn (5)       (him) into a person. The Monkey King (6)       (excite) the children of China for many years. And as soon as the TV program (7)       (come) out more than 30 years ago, Western children became interested in (8)       (read) this story because the clever Monkey King keeps (9)       (fight) to help the weak and never (10)       (give) up.

7．A Country Music Song Changed Her Life Forever
　　When Sarah was a teenager, she used to fight over almost everything with her family. But five years ago, while she was studying abroad in England, she heard a song full of feelings about returning home on the radio. It made Sarah think about her family and friends back in the US. She came to realize how much she actually missed all of them. Ever since then, she has been a fan of American country music.
　　Country music is a traditional kind of music from the southern states of America. Nashville, Tennessee is the home of country music. Many songs these days are just about modern life in the US, such as the importance of money and success, but not about belonging to a group. However, country music brings us back to the "good old days" when people were kind to each other and trusted one another. It reminds us that the best things in life are free ― laughter, friends, family, and the beauty of nature and the countryside.
　　Sarah hasn't been to Nashville yet, but it is her dream to go there one day. She has already read a lot about the place and done some research on it. She knows that there is a Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. There are also always a lot of great country music concerts with famous musicians and singers, like Garth Brooks. Sarah has already listened to most of his songs. "Garth is one of the most successful musicians in American history. He's sold more than 120 million records. I hope to see him sing live one day!"

13．读下面关于家乡情怀的文章，请根据问题提示，用自己的话回答。
Hometown Feelings
　　Some people still live in their hometown. However, others may only see it once or twice a year. Nowadays, millions of Chinese leave the countryside to search for work in the cities. Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. He has lived in Wenzhou for the last 13 years. With a hard job in a crayon factory, he doesn't find much time to visit his hometown. "I used to return home at least once a year, but I haven't been back for almost three years now. It's a shame, but I just don't have the time," he says.
　　Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed. Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared. In many places, the government has also built new schools and sent teachers from the cities to help.
　　"I noticed that's true of my hometown," adds Zhong Wei. "Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th century. But now the buildings are really old. I hear they're going to build a new school there." Zhong Wei thinks such developments are good, and he also knows that his hometown cannot always stay the same.
　　According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will never change. "In my hometown, there was a big old tree opposite the school. It is still there and has become quite a symbol of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to play together under that big tree, especially during the summer holidays. It was such a happy childhood. Our hometown has left many soft and sweet memories in our hearts."

14．美好的生活和学习中，我们总会拥有值得回忆或珍惜的东西，可以是一本书，一个玩具，一件物品……, 请根据以下提示和要求，写一篇英文短文，描述你这件东西吧！
1. How long have you had it?
2. How did you get it? Who gave it to you?
3. Why do you like it so much? Why is it special?
4. What has happened to it?
注意：
1. 词数60左右；
2. 可适当发挥, 以使行文连贯；
3. 文中请勿提及真实姓名和学校。