二、短文缺词填空
Dear Mum and Dad,
The time has come: I will finish school, and I thank you both for all your help during these 15 years. I still remember when you () to say, “You can be whatever you want to.” I’m so glad you are my parents, () when I hear other kids say they don’t get on with theirs.
I’m glad that you () me when I decide to do anything. You always try to help, and that’s () to me.
Dad, I remember when you first took me fishing. I loved going even though I never caught anything. I also remember when you would get () with me. I realize you were only trying to show me the right way. When I would cry, you would always be there to () me up. That’s what I call a good, loving and caring dad.
Mum, I enjoy going out with you and having our happy time every Friday night, and I hope that never (). I love telling you everything and the best part about you is that you listen. I’m glad we can do a lot together. You love to have fun, and Dad does too. You often offer me your opinions and I () carefully. Sometimes you and Dad don’t () with me, but you are there by my side in anything I do, and that’s () I love you both so much.
Thank both of you for bringing me up.
Love always,
Allison

(1) used
(2) especially
(3) support
(4) important
(5) angry
(6) cheer
(7) change
(8) listen
(9) agree
(10) why

一、根据左栏文章标题预测其内容,将右栏序号填在横线上
1. *Friendship* ______ A. A good beginning is half done.
2. *Good ways to study* ______ B. It is never too old to learn.
3. *How to keep fit* ______ C. Where there is a will, there is a way.
4. *Valuable time* ______ D. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
5. *Choose good books* ______ E. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
6. *The importance of study* ______ F. Books and friends should be few but good.
7. *Good habits* ______ G. An hour in the morning is worth two in the evening.
8. *Cheer up* ______ H. Manage money wisely.

E
A
D
G
F
B
H
C

二、补全对话
Tom: Hello, Millie! Let’s try some French food together tonight.
Millie: Tonight? But I’m crazy about a drama series (电视连续剧) called *Young Sheldon* these days. I don’t want to miss it. Have you heard of it?
Tom: No. What’s it about?
$Millie: (^1) $
Tom: Who is it about?
$Millie: (^2) $
Tom: Where does it happen?
$Millie: (^3) $
Tom: Why do you like it so much?
$Millie: (^4) $ And I watch it every night.
Tom: It sounds so interesting! When does it begin?
$Millie: (^5) $ Why not come to my home and watch it with me?
Tom: Good idea.
A. In the USA.
B. Because I can learn a lot about how to solve teenage problems.
C. I also love such TV programmes.
D. It begins at 7 p.m. on Channel 4.
E. Funny stories in a family.
F. A smart boy called Sheldon and his family.
G. I have never heard of it before.

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