一、用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。
1.I think (stamp) can help us learn about the culture of different countries.
2.Our school library (allow) students to borrow books so that we can learn more.
3.Even a small (achieve) can make us more confident in learning.
4.If you watch the (Italy) movie twice, you'll find it easier to understand.
5.My sister followed the doctor's advice and (reduce) sugar in her drinks to keep fit.

1.stamps
2.allows
3.achievement
4.Italian
5.reduced

二、阅读短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。
〔哲理故事〕(2025·吉林中考改编)Mary was a cute girl. When she was 11 years old, she lived in a small town. She loved playing the violin, but she wasn’t getting better at it. So she asked her father, John, for help.
The next day, John woke Mary up and took her to run along the road near their home. But soon Mary felt tired. Her dad suggested a rest, for he noticed Mary wanted to give up.
Then, John told a story about himself. When he was a child, he always ran along the road. Many children called the road “Endless Road”, because they couldn’t run to the end. However, he wanted to see what was waiting at the end of it. So he decided to run a little farther each time. He finally reached the end, tired but excited. There, he found the fantastic scenery with thick grass and beautiful flowers in front of him.
The story made Mary full of hope. From then on, she kept practising the violin harder and tried to make a little more progress each day.
Now, Mary becomes a good violinist. Whenever she meets difficulties, she will remember “Endless Road”. And she will always keep it in mind.
英语
6.Where did Mary live at the age of 11?

7.Why did many children call the road “Endless Road”?

8.How did John feel when he reached the end?

9.What will you do when you meet difficulties? (within 10 words)

6.In a small town.
7.Because they couldn't run to the end.
8.He felt tired but excited./Tired but excited.
9.I'll try my best to work them out./I'll ask my parents and friends for help.