1. —It seems that Millie shows ______ interest in playing ______ piano.
—Exactly. Everyone says she has ______ gift for music.
A. a;the;a
B. an;the;a
C. a;a;a
D. an;the;the
—Exactly. Everyone says she has ______ gift for music.
A. a;the;a
B. an;the;a
C. a;a;a
D. an;the;the
答案
B
2. Many students lose marks simply ______ they do not read the questions carefully.
A. unless
B. so
C. because
D. before
A. unless
B. so
C. because
D. before
答案
C
3. She is ______ Chinese people as a beautiful and popular singer.
A. known as
B. proud of
C. famous for
D. well-known to
A. known as
B. proud of
C. famous for
D. well-known to
答案
D
4. —I really can’t believe such a learned man has made so silly a mistake.
—Don’t you know ______ sense is worth more than knowledge?
A. general
B. unusual
C. special
D. common
—Don’t you know ______ sense is worth more than knowledge?
A. general
B. unusual
C. special
D. common
答案
D
5. —Do you think the bad weather will ______ till the weekend?
—Yes. During the season, the weather is always like this.
A. last
B. keep
C. get
D. become
—Yes. During the season, the weather is always like this.
A. last
B. keep
C. get
D. become
答案
A
6. Every time Tom is late, he’ll ______ an excuse. So I wonder what his excuse is this time.
A. set up
B. put up
C. take up
D. make up
A. set up
B. put up
C. take up
D. make up
答案
D
7. At last, the girl was made ______ and began to do her homework.
A. stop listening to music
B. to stop to listen to music
C. to stop listening to music
D. stop to listen to music
A. stop listening to music
B. to stop to listen to music
C. to stop listening to music
D. stop to listen to music
答案
C
8. —The project my father put his effort into ______ highly of.
—He sets a good example for you!
A. are thought
B. thinking
C. has thought
D. is thought
—He sets a good example for you!
A. are thought
B. thinking
C. has thought
D. is thought
答案
D
9. 多模态语篇(2024·南通一模)From the pictures below, we know that ______.

A. the boy finally fell into the water
B. the boy really likes asking questions
C. the boy finally gave up the skating idea
D. the boy likes playing with stones very much
A. the boy finally fell into the water
B. the boy really likes asking questions
C. the boy finally gave up the skating idea
D. the boy likes playing with stones very much
答案
C
10. —Shall we go sailing in the sea tomorrow?
—______. It’s reported that there will be a hurricane tomorrow.
A. Yes, I’d love to
B. We’d better not
C. Good idea
D. All right
—______. It’s reported that there will be a hurricane tomorrow.
A. Yes, I’d love to
B. We’d better not
C. Good idea
D. All right
答案
B
Ⅱ. 完形填空(每小题 1 分,共 15 分)
The Melody Within
(2024·北京一模改编)Ethan was crazy about playing the guitar. He always lost himself in the melodies he created.
One day, Ethan got to know the village he lived in was hosting a talent show, and he 1 to take part. However, doubts started to creep(缓慢行进)into his 2. He compared himself to other talented musicians and began to 3 his abilities. The fear of failure consumed(消耗)him.
Ethan’s grandfather noticed that. He sat down with Ethan and 4 a story from his own youth.
“When I was your age, I had a dream of becoming a painter. But I was filled with self-doubt, just like you are now. Later, I asked for help from a wise old artist.”
“The old artist listened to my worries and made me 5 myself. He asked me to paint a picture on a large canvas(油布)in front of a crowd. I hesitated(犹豫)because I didn’t know how to 6 it.”
“The wise artist smiled and said, ‘Don’t focus on what others might think. 7, paint from your heart. The beauty lies not in perfection, but in the authenticity(真实性)of your work.’”
“ 8 by these words, I accepted the challenge. I painted with passion(激情), letting my emotions guide my 9. The crowd watched in shock as a beautiful masterpiece appeared on the canvas.”
Finishing the story, Ethan’s grandfather said, “That day, I realized that success is not defined(定义)by how 10 we are or how we compare to others. It’s about expressing ourselves with passion and authenticity.”
Inspired by his grandfather’s story, Ethan decided to give the talent show his all. He practised 11 and poured his heart into every note. When the day of the talent show arrived, Ethan stepped on the stage, and began to play his guitar. Ethan’s fingers danced on the strings, creating 12 melodies that touched the hearts of the audience. At that moment, he realized that his self-doubts had held him back, but now he was 13.
Ethan didn’t win the talent show, but he felt like a 14 deep inside.
Ethan continued to play his guitar with passion, inspiring others with his music and reminding everyone that the true 15 lies in the journey itself. And his journey with sweet melodies made a difference to the world.
1. A. decided B. failed
C. pretended D. managed
2. A. guitar B. mind
C. home D. performance
3. A. improve B. achieve
C. lose D. question
4. A. shared B. created
C. read D. wrote
5. A. challenge B. enjoy
C. introduce D. respect
6. A. catch up with B. come up with
C. work with D. deal with
7. A. Instead B. Also
C. Hardly D. Moreover
8. A. Surprised B. Shocked
C. Encouraged D. Hit
9. A. string B. feeling
C. brush D. direction
10. A. kind B. careful
C. regretful D. perfect
11. A. secretly B. tirelessly
C. quietly D. carelessly
12. A. noisy B. ugly
C. beautiful D. loud
13. A. wise B. free
C. satisfied D. confused
14. A. winner B. king
C. musician D. leader
15. A. heart B. hope
C. reward D. dream
The Melody Within
(2024·北京一模改编)Ethan was crazy about playing the guitar. He always lost himself in the melodies he created.
One day, Ethan got to know the village he lived in was hosting a talent show, and he 1 to take part. However, doubts started to creep(缓慢行进)into his 2. He compared himself to other talented musicians and began to 3 his abilities. The fear of failure consumed(消耗)him.
Ethan’s grandfather noticed that. He sat down with Ethan and 4 a story from his own youth.
“When I was your age, I had a dream of becoming a painter. But I was filled with self-doubt, just like you are now. Later, I asked for help from a wise old artist.”
“The old artist listened to my worries and made me 5 myself. He asked me to paint a picture on a large canvas(油布)in front of a crowd. I hesitated(犹豫)because I didn’t know how to 6 it.”
“The wise artist smiled and said, ‘Don’t focus on what others might think. 7, paint from your heart. The beauty lies not in perfection, but in the authenticity(真实性)of your work.’”
“ 8 by these words, I accepted the challenge. I painted with passion(激情), letting my emotions guide my 9. The crowd watched in shock as a beautiful masterpiece appeared on the canvas.”
Finishing the story, Ethan’s grandfather said, “That day, I realized that success is not defined(定义)by how 10 we are or how we compare to others. It’s about expressing ourselves with passion and authenticity.”
Inspired by his grandfather’s story, Ethan decided to give the talent show his all. He practised 11 and poured his heart into every note. When the day of the talent show arrived, Ethan stepped on the stage, and began to play his guitar. Ethan’s fingers danced on the strings, creating 12 melodies that touched the hearts of the audience. At that moment, he realized that his self-doubts had held him back, but now he was 13.
Ethan didn’t win the talent show, but he felt like a 14 deep inside.
Ethan continued to play his guitar with passion, inspiring others with his music and reminding everyone that the true 15 lies in the journey itself. And his journey with sweet melodies made a difference to the world.
1. A. decided B. failed
C. pretended D. managed
2. A. guitar B. mind
C. home D. performance
3. A. improve B. achieve
C. lose D. question
4. A. shared B. created
C. read D. wrote
5. A. challenge B. enjoy
C. introduce D. respect
6. A. catch up with B. come up with
C. work with D. deal with
7. A. Instead B. Also
C. Hardly D. Moreover
8. A. Surprised B. Shocked
C. Encouraged D. Hit
9. A. string B. feeling
C. brush D. direction
10. A. kind B. careful
C. regretful D. perfect
11. A. secretly B. tirelessly
C. quietly D. carelessly
12. A. noisy B. ugly
C. beautiful D. loud
13. A. wise B. free
C. satisfied D. confused
14. A. winner B. king
C. musician D. leader
15. A. heart B. hope
C. reward D. dream
答案
A