一、完形填空
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Long long ago, there was a smart boy. But he had a bad temper. Often he got angry and said many things to people around him.
The boy's parents were worried about his bad temper. One day the father had a(n) . He gave the boy a hammer(锤子) and a bag of nails(钉子). The father his son to drive a nail into the wall when he was angry. The first day he drove 37 nails. Day after day, the number of nails was going down. Soon, the boy realized holding his temper was easier than driving nails into the wall.
One day, the boy didn't need the hammer or nails any more as he learnt to his temper well. So he told his father about his , "Now, pull out one nail when you hold your temper all day long," his father said.
After a long time, all nails in the wall disappeared. The boy was . But his father said, "You did a good job, notice the holes(洞) on the wall. The wall will never be the same as before."
The same happens when you say hurtful things to people, as your leave hurt in their hearts. Remember, you can't take back what you have said. Even though you , the hurt will not disappear.
()1. A. meaningful B. playful C. hurtful D. useful
()2. A. rest B. problem C. fever D. idea
()3. A. promised B. advised C. preferred D. allowed
()4. A. seriously B. suddenly C. slowly D. easily
()5. A. control B. forget C. check D. donate
()6. A. mistake B. pain C. progress D. failure
()7. A. awake B. proud C. mad D. lonely
()8. A. but B. before C. after D. because
()9. A. smiles B. presents C. scores D. words
()10. A. fear B. apologize C. leave D. repeat

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

二、短文填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号内单词的正确形式。
As teenagers, we often have different ideas from our parents. This may 11. (bring) arguments(争吵) and misunderstandings. So it is important to build 12. good relationship with parents for our growth(成长). Here 13. (be) some useful tips to help you get along better with your parents.
First, communicate with your parents often. Many problems between teenagers and parents happen 14. they don't talk enough. Instead 15. hiding your feelings, share your
ideas and experiences with them. For example, you can talk about your school life, hobbies, or even the 16. (difficult). When you talk, remember 17. (listen) to their opinions too. They have more life experience and can give you 18. (value) advice.
Second, understand and respect your parents. Your parents work hard 19. (give) you what you need and care about you. Sometimes they may be strict, but it's because they love you and want the 20. (good) for you. Try to put 21. (you) in their shoes. Respecting their rules and decisions will make them feel good.
Finally, spend quality time with your parents. In your free time, you can watch a movie together, go 22. a walk, or have a meal. Doing activities together 23. (help) you create happy moments and get to know each other better.
Remember, getting on well with parents takes time, and you need to keep 24. (try). But if you don't give up, you will 25. (sure) get along better with your parents.

11.bring 12.a 13.are 14.because 15.of 16.difficulties 17.to listen 18.valuable 19.to give 20.best 21.yourself 22.for 23.helps 24.trying 25.surely