16．　　Grieg is one of Norway's most famous musicians. His (1)       for the Norwegian folk culture can be found in his music. His music (2)       the beautiful landscapes (风景) of forests, mountains and the sea of Norway.
　　One autumn day, Grieg was walking in the (3)      . He met a little girl named Dagney. Dagney often came to the forest with her father, a forest ranger (护林员). Grieg was moved by her innocence (纯洁). They soon became friends. Grieg helped her (4)       many fruits.
　　On their way back (5)      , the girl said, "Bye, sir. Today is my birthday. My father will make a big cake for me." Grieg felt sorry because he had (6)       in his pocket. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know today is your birthday and I didn't (7)       any gift for you," Grieg said, "but I will bring you a gift in 10 years."
　　Dagney felt (8)       and asked, "What kind of gift will take you 10 years to make?"
　　Grieg smiled and said, "I can make it in a short time, (9)       you can only get it when you grow up."
　　Ten years passed and Dagney was 18 years old. One day, she went to an outdoor (10)       . The host on the stage said, "The next song is for the (11)       of the forest ranger, Dagney."
　　Dagney stood up (12)       excitement and saw that the conductor (指挥家) on the stage was the old man she met in the forest 10 years ago!
　　Dagney was moved to tears when she (13)       the music. After the music ended, she held Grieg's hands, saying, "Sir, thanks for your birthday gift! I liked it so much! But (14)       did you send your gift after 10 years?"
　　Grieg smiled and said, "Because many wonderful things are worth (15)       for. We should live with hope."

17．Amy: Hi, Tom. What are you doing here?
Tom: (1)      
Amy: What is it?
Tom: Look at the paper! (2)       It is the most popular during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
Amy: Let me see. It must be Bing Dwen Dwen.
Tom: Yeah, you're right. (3)      
Amy: Yes, of course. It looks so cute. (4)      
Tom: My aunt taught me a lot. Would you like to color it?
Amy: (5)       It will be fun.

18．　　Durer, a German artist, drew a very famous painting called Praying Hands. Who did the hands belong to? It is said that there is a touching story behind it.
　　When Durer was young, he and his elder brother both wanted to study painting, but their family couldn't afford them. They thought of an idea. They would throw a coin. The winner would go to art school. The loser would go to the mines (矿井) and make money to support the winner.
　　The coin was thrown into the air. Both Durer and his brother were very nervous. Who would win? The result was that Durer won. He went to art school and studied very hard. Also because of his talent for painting, he became famous after several years. It was time for him to repay his brother.
　　When Durer went back home, he held his brother's hands. "My dear brother, now it is your turn. You can go to art school, and I'll support you!"
　　His brother sighed (叹气), "No... No, brother. Look at my hands. Working in the mines made my hands deformed. I can't paint any more. It's too late for me."
　　Hearing this, Durer was very sad. With great thanks to his brother, he named the painting Praying Hands.

19．　　Here are some of the best books for you. Are you ready to pick up a book and read?

20．　　Ears not only let us hear, but they also play a role in keeping our balance, which is the key to our ability to function in daily life. Yet, we ignore (忽视) them. We can't even see our ears, except in a mirror. We take it for granted what they do for us day in and day out — until we notice something wrong, such as when we start having to ask people to repeat what they say. Please protect your ears.
◆Clean your ear with a washcloth-covered finger only. Never put anything inside your ear canal, including cotton swabs (棉签). Your ear canal is very narrow and a swab can damage it.
◆Leave earwax (耳垢) alone. Wax is your ear's way of clearing out anything foreign that gets into the ear canal. Most people don't need to clean wax out of their ears. If you find you have too much earwax, use a few drops of earwax remover in the canal. After a few minutes, wash the ear with warm water.
◆Avoid noisy places. Rock concerts and construction sites are just a few places that frequently have noise levels that can hurt hearing. Any place where you have to shout to be heard should be avoided.
◆Turn the volume (音量) down. Be careful not to play MP3 too loud, especially if using earphones.
◆Be careful with illness and medications. Respiratory (呼吸的) illnesses should be treated to avoid their spread to the ears. Certain medications can hurt hearing, so follow the directions carefully before taking them. See your doctor if you suffer from sudden hearing loss or hear noises in your head. These can be symptoms of a serious illness which needs to be treated.

21．　　The art of facial makeup in Chinese opera has a long history. There are many legends (传说) about its origins (起源). Among them, the most interesting one says that facial makeup originated in song and dance drama.
　　The Prince Lanling (541—573) was very brave and wise, but every time he led his army into battle, he was always looked down upon all because of his beautiful face. This brought down the spirit of his army. So, in order to improve his image (形象) as a powerful general, he made himself a mask with the image of a scary ghost.
　　This method greatly frightened his enemy forces and brought him lots of success. To praise his outstanding armed achievements, people wrote a song about him. During the performance, the dancers wore masks. Later the masks evolved into colored masks, which were the predecessors (前身) of facial makeup used in Peking Opera, the most central form of Chinese opera.
　　The facial makeup is a special way of portrayal (肖像) in the traditional Chinese opera. The art of facial makeup contains a lot about Chinese culture. It is now becoming more popular with many young people starting to honor the beauty of Chinese opera.
　　Main characters in Peking Opera are Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. Sheng represents the male roles. Dan represents the female roles. Jing is a rather complex male character that has various characteristics, such as rude, heroic, and sacred. Chou, meaning clown, represents the comic role.
　　Besides, the art of facial makeup uses different colors to represent different personalities. Red represents trusty and brave; white represents doubtful and snaky; black represents righteous and selfless.

22．阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的词填空 (每词限用一次)。

　　Jim and his father were on their way home. It (1)       began to rain. They had no umbrellas and nowhere to shelter from the rain. (2)       they were soon all wet. Jim felt a little unhappy. He was thinking for a long (3)      . At last he turned to his father and asked, "Why does it rain, Dad? It isn't very nice, is it?"
　　"No, it isn't very nice, but it's (4)      , Jim," said his father. "It will help fruit and vegetables grow faster."
　　"Oh! I know. Umm… Dad, why does it also rain (5)       the road?"

23．阅读短文，从方框中选择适当的动词，并用其适当形式填空。有的需要加助动词或不定式符号(每词限用一次)。

　　When was the last time you used plastic plates? Next time, why not (1)       some edible (可食用的) plates?
　　The edible plates are made out of bread and cost a few pennies each. You can eat them afterwards. If you do so, you (2)       the environment.
　　The Edible Plate Company offers edible plates, bowls and cups. And recently, some other companies (3)       edible products. Their products are environmental-friendly and can be used for all types of catering (饮食服务) and home use. And they're made from a natural plant. After use, they can (4)       to animals or left to reduce naturally. These plates will also help cut down the amount of plastic waste we create. Waste from plastic (5)       a lot of harm to the environment. Plastic bags often end up in landfill sites or on the street. So, how about a nice plate for lunch?

24．　　Money makes the world go around, yet the best things in life are free. A penny saved is a penny earned, but you get what you pay for. (1)       Now run through the checklist and learn how to spend money wisely.
　　How much do you really want it?
　　Seeing a $25 (about 159 yuan) gumball (口香糖球) machine, Ben wanted it. But after thinking about it, he decided that it would be exciting only for a day or two. And it's not possible for him to chew that much gum.
　　(2)      
　　If the thing passes the "really-wanting-it" test, try to wait for some time to see how strong the desire (欲望) is. This strategy works for grown-ups, too!
　　How will you pay for it?
　　After the first two steps, Ben found he really wanted a toy pirate ship, but it cost $50. (3)       And he would need 19 weeks to save to get the ship.
　　Are there ways to earn the money?
　　Ben decided to wash the downstairs windows at a dollar each. So he got $10 for himself and sparkling (闪亮的) sunlight for the rest of the family.
　　Can you get it cheaper?
　　After deciding to buy it, it is necessary for you to look for less expensive ways to buy it. (4)       Sometimes you can find the same thing at a much lower price.
　　If these suggestions work well, they can save you a lot of money. (5)      

25．英国姑娘Gina是你们学校新来的外教，同学们都非常喜欢她。请给你英国的朋友Bob电话介绍一下她吧。请根据下面表格的信息用一个完整的句子提问或应答。

26．济南因泉水而闻名，“家家泉水，户户垂杨”、“清泉石上流”是济南最美的绮丽风光。为了让济南的泉水更美，泉城公益组织创办的中英文双语网站Green Star Club，现征稿宣传名泉、保护名泉。作为一名热爱泉城的中学生，请以Protect the Springs为题，为此网站写一篇英文稿件。
内容提示：
a. 简单介绍你印象中的济南泉水；
b. 描述发生在你身边污染泉水或保护泉水的一件事；
c. 谈谈你对这件事的看法并号召大家文明观泉、饮泉、护泉。
写作要求：
1. 语言通顺，要点齐全，意思连贯，条理清楚，书写规范；
2. 100词左右，文中不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息。
参考词汇：civilizedly adv. 文明地
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