二、用方框中所给短语的适当形式完成句子
young and old, look down on, hats off, divide up, die from
1. He me when we first met, but now we are good friends.
2. The flowers lack of water, so I had to buy new ones.
3. Let's the tasks so everyone has something to do.
4. The new playground is designed to be safe and enjoyable for .
5. to the firefighters who risked their lives to save others.

1. looked down on 2. died from 3. divide up
4. young and old 5. Hats off

【分析】
解题时，先明确方框内各短语的含义：young and old（老老少少）、look down on（看不起）、hats off（致敬）、divide up（分配）、die from（死于）；再结合每个句子的时态、句式结构、语境选择合适短语，调整形式（如过去式、动词原形、句首大写等）。
【解析】
1. 句中时间状语“when we first met”表过去，需用一般过去时，look down on的过去式为looked down on，符合“他第一次见面时看不起我”的语境；
2. 句意是花因缺水死亡，描述过去发生的事，用die from的过去式died from；
3. “let's”后接动词原形，divide up符合“分配任务”的句意；
4. 操场设计得适合各年龄段人群，用短语young and old；
5. 固定搭配hats off to sb意为“向某人致敬”，句首首字母大写，符合语境。
【答案】
1. looked down on 2. died from 3. divide up 4. young and old 5. Hats off
【知识点】
动词短语的时态变化、固定短语搭配、名词短语的语境运用
【点评】
本题考查常用短语的语境运用，需结合句子时态、句式及语境调整短语形式，属于基础题型，侧重短语的实际运用能力。
【难度系数】
0.6

三、阅读还原
根据短文内容，选出最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Music is very important to teenagers. 1. Through lyrics and tunes, music speaks to teenagers in a special way, helping them understand themselves better.
First, music can change how teenagers feel. If they are sad, listening to sad songs might make them feel better because they know someone else feels the same. 2. It helps them feel calm and happy. When they face problems, music can give them comfort and strength. It lets them know they are not alone in their struggles.
3. Sometimes it is hard to say what they feel with words. Music can express those feelings for them. It gives them a safe space to be themselves and to find their own voice without fear.
Third, music helps teenagers make friends and connect with others. They can go to concerts together or share favourite songs. 4. This is very helpful when teenagers are growing up and looking for understanding and support from friends.
However, not all music is good for teenagers. Some songs talk about violence or bad behaviour. These songs may hurt their feelings or encourage bad behaviour. 5.
In short, music has a big influence on teenagers' lives. If they use it in a good and thoughtful way, it can help them feel better, understand themselves, and face challenges in the life with more confidence.
A. Teenagers have different music tastes.
B. That is why teenagers should choose their music carefully and think about what the songs are really saying.
C. It can help them understand and deal with their feelings.
D. Second, music helps teenagers express themselves.
E. In this way, music brings them together because they share similar feelings through songs.
F. If they are stressed, soft music can help them relax.

1. C 2. F 3. D 4. E 5. B

【分析】首先通读全文，明确文章围绕“音乐对青少年的重要性”展开，采用总分总结构，中间分点论述。解题时需结合每个空的上下文语境、段落结构（如序数词First/Second/Third）匹配选项：1空需衔接音乐对青少年的作用与后文“理解自己”的内容；2空需对应前文情绪相关的音乐调节作用；3空需填补First和Third之间的第二个论点；4空需承接前文青少年分享歌曲的社交行为；5空需针对前文不好的音乐提出合理建议。
【解析】1. 第1空：前文提到音乐对青少年重要，后文说明音乐帮助青少年理解自己，C选项“它能帮助他们理解和处理自己的情绪”既承接音乐的作用，又呼应后文内容，故选C；2. 第2空：前文讲难过时听悲伤歌的作用，后文讲音乐帮助平静快乐，F选项“如果他们有压力，轻音乐能帮助他们放松”对应另一种情绪的音乐调节作用，衔接自然，故选F；3. 第3空：前文用First引出第一个论点，后文用Third引出第三个论点，此处需用Second引出第二个论点，D选项“第二，音乐帮助青少年表达自我”符合段落结构，且与后文“音乐能表达难以用语言说清的感受”匹配，故选D；4. 第4空：前文提到青少年一起去演唱会、分享歌曲，E选项“这样，音乐把他们聚在一起，因为他们通过歌曲分享相似的感受”承接社交行为，体现音乐的联结作用，故选E；5. 第5空：前文指出不好的音乐的危害，B选项“这就是为什么青少年应该谨慎选择他们的音乐，思考歌曲真正表达的内容”针对问题提出建议，逻辑连贯，故选B。
【答案】1.C 2.F 3.D 4.E 5.B
【知识点】阅读还原、语篇逻辑衔接、细节匹配
【点评】本题为初中英语常见的阅读还原题，考查学生对语篇结构、上下文逻辑关系的把握，解题关键在于抓住段落序数词、前后内容的呼应，难度适中，能有效考查学生的阅读理解能力。
【难度系数】0.6