1 Complete the sentences with the adjectives in the box. 用方框中的形容词补全句子。
satisfying talented disappointed enjoyable pleased hard-working
(1) Mark was when his project didn’t receive the expected praise.
(2) All the team members were with the great achievements（成就）they made.
(3) Winning the competition was because all the hard work paid off.
(4) It was a/an experience for her to take part in the competition.
(5) The Chinese team includes some highly young players.
(6) She is and often does several tasks to meet every deadline（最后期限）well.

(1) disappointed (2) pleased (3) satisfying (4) enjoyable (5) talented (6) hard-working

【分析】首先明确方框内各形容词的含义：satisfying（令人满足的）、talented（有天赋的）、disappointed（失望的）、enjoyable（令人愉快的）、pleased（满意的）、hard-working（勤奋的）。再结合每个句子的语境，判断所需形容词：(1)句中项目未获预期表扬，对应“失望的”；(2)句团队对成就的感受，对应“满意的”；(3)句赢比赛的结果，对应“令人满足的”；(4)句参加比赛的经历，对应“愉快的”；(5)句形容球员，对应“有天赋的”；(6)句形容人的品质，对应“勤奋的”。
【解析】根据语境匹配对应形容词：
(1) 项目未得到预期表扬，人会感到失望，填disappointed；
(2) 团队对取得的成就感到满意，填pleased；
(3) 赢得比赛是令人满足的事，填satisfying；
(4) 参加比赛的经历是愉快的，填enjoyable；
(5) 形容球员有天赋，填talented；
(6) 形容人勤奋，填hard-working。
【答案】(1) disappointed (2) pleased (3) satisfying (4) enjoyable (5) talented (6) hard-working
【知识点】形容词词义辨析；形容词语境运用
【点评】本题考查形容词在具体语境中的正确使用，需掌握各形容词含义并结合句子逻辑判断，属于基础词汇运用题，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6

2 Read the story. 阅读故事。
The ants' winning secret

In the tiny world of insects, the Great Balloon Show is the most fun event of the year! The goal is simple: use leftover party balloons to create the coolest performance. The best act wins! This year, a team of ants planned to join the show. “We can win with teamwork!” they said. Everyone laughed. “Ants can’t fly! How will you even try?” But the ants stayed calm and waited for their chance.
The big day came. Balloons were everywhere, left over from a human birthday party. Flying insects like butterflies and fireflies were ready. They grabbed balloon strings（细绳）and moved quickly through the air to make colourful patterns. “We’re the best!” they said proudly.


When the ants’ turn came, they climbed up the balloon string and formed a tiny black line. The long line went straight to the spot where the balloon was tied.
Some flying insects laughed, “Their teamwork is just holding hands up the string.” The ants kept focused on their act.
Finally, the ant on top opened its mouth wide and bit the balloon. The bite made a hole, and the air rushed out, “Sssshhhh!”
It was amazing! The balloon danced crazily and spun around（快速旋转）while the ants moved back and forth together. They made pretty shapes with the string. Their act was so fantastic and unique that everyone agreed the ants should win.
In the end, the ants won first prize. They proved that you don’t need wings to fly — you just need great teamwork and a little creativity!
2-1 Choose the best answer. 选择最恰当的答案。
(1) We can think of this story as a .
A. fable
B. diary entry
C. science fiction fantasy
D. feature story
(2) The underlined word “grabbed” means .
A. let go of
B. took
C. looked at
D. pushed away
(3) What can we learn about the butterflies and fireflies?
A. They helped the ants with their performance.
B. They thought only flying insects could win.
C. They were excited to see the ants perform.
D. They didn’t like the Great Balloon Show.
(4) What is the story mainly about?
A. Balloons are important for insect performances.
B. Ants are great at solving problems.
C. Flying insects are better at performing than ants.
D. Teamwork and creativity can lead to success.

2-1
(1) A (2) B (3) B (4) D

【分析】
针对这四道英语阅读理解题，解题思路如下：1. 第(1)题需判断文体：故事结尾传递明确寓意，属于寓言类，据此分析选项；2. 第(2)题是词义猜测：结合飞虫制作图案的语境，判断grabbed的含义；3. 第(3)题是细节理解：定位原文飞虫的表述，分析其想法；4. 第(4)题是主旨大意：定位原文最后一段，提炼核心内容匹配选项。
【解析】
(1) 文体判断：故事以传递道理为核心，属于寓言（fable），故选A；
(2) 词义猜测：根据语境，飞虫需抓住气球绳制作图案，grabbed意为“抓住”，对应took，故选B；
(3) 细节理解：原文飞虫嘲笑蚂蚁“不会飞，怎么参赛”，说明它们认为只有飞虫能赢得比赛，故选B；
(4) 主旨大意：最后一段点明核心——团队合作与创造力能带来成功，故选D。
【答案】
2-1 (1)A (2)B (3)B (4)D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、词义猜测、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解选择题，考查学生对文体判断、词义猜测、细节理解及主旨归纳的能力，需结合原文细节逐一分析选项，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6