Ⅱ. 完形填空 (10分)

先通读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳答案填空。

Now most students are under a lot of pressure (压力). Every year they look different and feel diffe rent. They are 16 year by year. They have to 17 things for themselves. They 18 to be unhappy.

If they know the secret to be happy, it is easier 19 them to be happy. Kate is a middle school student. She is much 20 than before. “I couldn’t find any happiness for a 21 time. In the past, I cared too much 22 what other people thought of me,” said Kate. “At school I was very 23 . When I spoke in class, my face turned red, 24 I felt that my classmates were all looking at me. Now I feel a lot more 25 when I’m talking with people around me. I’m sure that if you worry too much about what other people think of you, you will be unhappy.”

( )16. A. showing up B. turning up

C. growing up D. standing up

( )17. A. plan B. think C. care D. look

( )18. A. find B. seem C. sound D. think

( )19. A. of B. with C. to D. for

( )20. A. smarter B. happier C. louder D. friendlier

( )21. A. much B. few C. little D. long

( )22. A. about B. after C. to D. of

( )23. A. kind B. outgoing C. shy D. wild

( )24. A. before B. until C. so D. because

( )25. A. interested B. nervous C. relaxed D. upset

Ⅲ . 阅读理解(20分)

A

Zhang Yu is ten years old. He and his parents live in a city. It’s far from his grandfather’s home. Usually Zhang Yu can’t see his grandfather. During the Spring Festival, Zhang Yu can live with his grandfather for 20 days. He loves the life in the country(乡村) very much, and he likes to live with his grandfather. Of all the festivals, his favourite is the Spring Festival.

The Spring Festival is coming again. Zhang Yu and his parents are taking a bus to his grandfather’s home. Three hours later, they get there.

Zhang Yu’s grandfather gets many presents. They are from Zhang Yu’s parents, his uncle and aunt. His grandfather looks very happy. Zhang Yu feels a little sorry. He says to his grandfather, “I’m sorry, grandpa. I can’t buy anything for you now, but when I’m older, I will buy you the best present.” His grandfather says, “I’m happy you can come to see me. You are my best present.”

( )26. Zhang Yu’s grandfather lives 　　　.

A. in the city B. in the country

C. in a hotel D. with Zhang Yu

( )27. 　　　 is Zhang Yu’s favourite festival.

A. The Spring Festival B. Children’s Day

C. New Year’s Day D. National Day

( )28. Zhang Yu and his parents go to his grandfather’s home 　　　.

A. by bike B. by car

C. by bus D. on foot

( )29. To Zhang Yu’s grandfather, 　　　 is his best present.

A. his son’s present B. his daughter’s present

C. Zhang Yu D. the expensive present

( )30. Which one is TRUE?

A. Zhang Yu lives near his grandfather’s h ome.

B. Zhang Yu’s grandfather loves Zhang Yu very much.

C. Zhang Yu’s grandfather buys Zhang Yu a nice present.

D. Zhang Yu likes the Spring Festival because he can get many presents.