第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
得分
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The change from middle school 36 high school can be stressful for all teens. Academic expectations increase, and socializing and after-school activities become more important.
Staying organized enough to get everything 37 (do) can be a struggle in high school. Learning and thinking differences can cause trouble with time management. But teachers and parents can help teens learn how 38 (manage) tasks to keep themselves on track.
With more work and tests, students may have 39 (task) in different classes with the same deadline(最后期限). Teachers can help them break long-term assignments down into 40 (small), more manageable pieces. It may be 41 (help) for them to learn strategies to study for tests and try studying with methods 42 can improve their learning strengths.
After-school activities are a great way for teens to make friends and explore their interests. But because they take up time, activities can make 43 hard for teens to do everything else. Teachers should talk to students about ways to balance activities and schoolwork.
High school can be 44 (equal) exciting and challenging, but teens can overcome challenges and find success by 45 (stay) in touch with teachers and parents.

语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了刚上高中的学生会面临的挑战以及解决办法。
36. to 考查介词。此处是固定搭配 from ... to ...，意为“从……到……”。故填 to。
37. done 考查非谓语动词。get sth. done 为固定表达，表示“完成某事；让某事被做”，故填 done。
38. to manage 考查非谓语动词。此处是“疑问词+动词不定式”结构作 learn 的宾语。故填 to manage。
39. tasks 考查名词复数。task 意为“任务”，为可数名词，空前无限定词，且结合语境可知，此处表示复数概念，故填 tasks。
40. smaller 考查形容词的比较级。根据空后的形容词比较级 more manageable 和句意可知，设空处和 more manageable 并列作定语，修饰名词 pieces，表示“更小的”，所以应该用形容词比较级。故填 smaller。
41. helpful 考查形容词。空前是系动词，所以设空处作表语。根据句意可知，此处表示“有帮助的”，应用 help 的形容词形式。故填 helpful。
42. that/which 考查定语从句。设空处引导限制性定语从句，先行词是 methods，指物，关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词 that/which 引导该从句。故填 that/which。
43. it 考查固定结构。此处是固定结构 make+it+形容词+for sb+ to do sth.，it 在此结构中作形式宾语，动词不定式短语为真正的宾语。故填 it。
44. equally 考查副词。设空处修饰空后的形容词短语 exciting and challenging，应用副词作状语。故填 equally。
45. staying 考查非谓语动词。设空处作介词 by 的宾语，应用动词-ing 形式。故填 staying。

第三部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
得分
假如你是李华,最近你的新西兰笔友亚历克斯来信说他升入高中以后感到不太适应,不知道如何结交新朋友。请你用英文给他回信,给出一些建议,主要内容包括:
1.面带微笑,对人友好;
2.乐于助人,学会倾听。
注意:1.写作词数应为 80 左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Alex,






Yours,
Li Hua

Dear Alex,
I'm glad to receive your letter. From your letter, I know you have difficulty making new friends in high school. My suggestions are as follows.
First, you should smile and try to be friendly when you meet people. You should also care about your schoolmates. If you are always ready to help them, they will understand you better. Second, it is important for you to be a good listener. That way, when people are with you, they will feel comfortable and happy. Finally, it is better for you to take an active part in class activities where you can show your talent.
I hope my advice will be helpful to you.
Yours,
Li Hua