November. If a team is very good, it may play another game after the season ends. The best team plays again on January 1st, the first day of the New Year. Many people go to see these games and many others watch them on television. 阅读短文，选出最佳答案。( 5分 ) 76.American football is ____________. A. the same as soccer

B. popular in the big universities in the USA C. a game played only with feet D. a game with ten players

77.To win six points the players in a team must ____________. A. kick the ball ten yards B. kick the ball to the other team C. move the ball to the end of the field D. throw the ball to the sky

78.If the man does not move the ball ten yards,____________. A. his team loses a point

B. the other team kicks the ball to the end of the field C. his team kicks the ball to the other team D. his team wins six points

79.Each season lasts for ____________. A. less than one month B. no more than three months C. at least half a year D. at most two months

80.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. All the Americans like football.

B. Millions of people play the game in the world. C. The best team will play on New Year's Day. D. Every university has this game.

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（C）

Have you ever had problems in your life and don't know how to be happy? If so, you will find \

In his book, Matthews tells us how to have a happy life and answers the questions of teenagers. The book says we should stop being angry. The book also tells us about some useful skills. For example, if you want to make our memory better, you can put what you've learned into pictures in your mind. Many teenagers think that happiness comes from good grades or praise(表扬）from other people. But you can still be happy when there are no such \

Success comes from a good attitude(态度). If you learn from problems, you will have success in the future. Some school boys have problems such as being too tall or too short, but Mathews tells us happiness comes from thinking about things in a positive(积极的) way. If you are tall, you can get a better view; if you are short, your clothes and shoes take less room in your bedroom! This is Matthews' most important lesson: You choose to be happy! 根据短文内容，判断句子正(T)误(F).（5分）

81. Matthews's book \ 82. Matthews's book \ 83. Many teenagers think good grades are not so important.

84. If you think in another way, an unhappy thing may become a happy thing. 85. According to Matthew, a tall boy has more advantages(优势) than a short boy. (D)

Whether it's one day off or a week, you don't need to be among people to have a great time. 86 .You can spend your holiday on your own doing something you have no time to do in your everyday life.

Eat your favorite food. They can bring you much pleasure for sure. You can make a healthy meal at home. Cook something you love but usually don't have time to make. If you don't have meals at home, you can also go to a local restaurant for something special. Eat it there or bring it home. 87 . Stay away from technology. You may have a chance(机会）to find the real beauty of life. Maybe you can' t help playing with your smart phones all day while you are on holiday alone. Why not create(创造）more time to go hiking, fly kites or do some other outdoor activities?

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88 .

89 .You can go shopping, see a film, or take a class. Take your time to search for something even small that you want. Going to see a movie or a show alone can be a fun experience. Use your holiday as a chance to try something new like dancing or painting.

90 . Leave your worries behind and try to be master of your own, but remember that nothing is more important than safety.

阅读短文内容，从下面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。（5分）

A. Try to find something new and fun to do. B. Whether you eat out or cook at home, enjoy! C. Being alone can also be relaxing and amazing. D. All in all, relax and have a wonderful holiday. E. In this way, you will have chances to be close to nature.

（E）

On a cold winter morning, a poor boy called Howard Kelly was on his way to school. He was so

hungry that he decided to beg(乞讨）for a meal at the next house.

A lovely young lady opened the door and she brought him a large glass of milk. He had it slowly, and then asked,“How much do I owe(欠）you”

“You owe(欠) me nothing,” she replied. “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Years later the woman became seriously ill. The local doctors sent her to the big city, where specialists(专家）can study her illness. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in for the consultation (会诊). When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately, he rose and went to her room. He recognized her at once and decided to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special attention to her and her illness.

After a long time, the lady was well again at last. Dr. Kelly asked the hospital office to pass the final bill to him. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room.

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She was afraid to open it because she had thought that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side caught her attention. “Paid in full with a glass of milk.” 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。（5分）

91. What was the weather like that winter morning?

92. What did the young lady bring the poor boy when the boy begged(乞讨)? 93. Did Dr. Kelly recognize(认出) the woman after she saw her in her room? 94. Why was the woman afraid to open the bill? 95. Who paid the final bill for the woman? 四、书面表达（20分）

VII.(A) 几乎每个人都知道读书的重要性，但是如何选择一本适合自己的好书来读呢，下面是一名学生整理出的调查结果。请帮助补充完整，每空一词。（5分）

Reading makes a full man. But do you know how to choose right books for you? First, find out what you are 96 in. It will be certainly easier for you to continue. Next, 97 about your reading level(水平) . If you find it too difficult to understand, give 98 and turn to easier ones. Finally, for beginners, choose the books by world famous writer. The main 99 is that their language is well-used and their books reflect(反映）real life. Hopefully, you'll fall 100 love with reading. It can make your life interesting, colorful and meaningful. Most importantly, you'll be wise. VIII. (B) 在你的成长过程中，一定收到过很多来自于父母、亲人和朋友的礼物。这些礼物都充满了浓浓的爱意，相信一定有一件给你留下了深刻的印象。请你以 “My favorite gift”为题，写一篇不少于80词的英语短文，谈谈你曾经收到过的最喜爱的礼物。（文中不得出现真实的人名）（15分）

My favorite gift

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