一、完形填空。
When I was about 12 years old, I really wanted a new bike! I my parents my birthday wish, but I knew there was little hope because my family could have that money.
On my birthday my parents told me they had my gift outside in the backyard. At once I out to the yard. There was my bike, but it wasn’t the bike that I thought it would be. This one was pink, old and worn with age. It was so ! I thought I hurt my parents’ feelings because I could see the disappointment on their faces and I was sure they could see it on mine. I the old bike and rode it, feeling bad that I had made my parents feel this way. So I put on a smile, rode as fast as I could and didn’t ...
As time went by, I began to understand my parents gave me much more than just a rusty(生锈的) old bike. They gave me a life lesson about . When you give something out of love, it doesn’t matter what it is in fact. What matters is the love that is in it. I like to remember this because giving a gift is not about money. It’s about how much love you can feel from it. Do remember, a gift that two dollars isn’t any less valuable than one that costs one hundred dollars, or even more.
()1.A.talked B.spoke C.said D.told
()2.A.hardly B.quickly C.slowly D.easily
()3.A.rushed B.rode C.climbed D.came
()4.A.exciting B.interesting C.relaxing D.disappointing
()5.A.got in B.got on C.got off D.got up
()6.A.look ahead B.look back C.come up D.come down
()7.A.anything B.nothing C.something D.everything
()8.A.love B.money C.friendship D.knowledge
()9.A.idea B.news C.advice D.story
()10.A.spends B.costs C.pays D.offers

1.D 2.A 3.A 4.D 5.B 6.B 7.C 8.A 9.D 10.B

二、阅读理解。
A
Over the past ten years, my hometown has transformed into a modern and convenient place to live.
One of the most significant changes is in transportation. The government has constructed wide new roads and several bridges, which have greatly reduced traffic jams and made traveling much faster and easier. In terms of education, a brand-new school has been built in the center of the town. It is equipped with a large library filled with books and advanced science laboratories(实验室). Moreover, some excellent teachers from city schools have been sent here to help improve the quality of education, giving local students access to better learning resources. The biggest improvement, however, is in people's daily lives.
Thanks to the development of the internet and logistics(物流), my neighbors can now easily sell local agricultural products online. This has opened up new ways to make money, significantly increasing their income. Everyone is optimistic about the future and believes life will continue to get better.
()1.How has transportation improved in the hometown?
A.By closing old bridges.
B.By building new roads and bridges.
C.By stopping car usage.
D.By building an airport.
()2.What facilities are mentioned in the new school?
A.A swimming pool and a stadium.
B.A large library and advanced labs.
C.Only computer rooms.
D.Old classrooms.
()3.How are people making more money now?
A.By moving to big cities.
B.By selling local products online.
C.By building factories.
D.By working in offices.
()4.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.The history of the writer's hometown.
B.The negative effects of building new roads.
C.The great changes in the writer's hometown.
D.The problems with the old school.
()5.What is the writer's attitude towards these changes?
A.Worried.
B.Negative.
C.Positive.
D.Indifferent.

1.B 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.C