Every morning, when she puts on her new scarf, she feels so happy that it seems the whole day is full of hope. Alice has been used to rewarding （獎勵）herself through shopping. This hobby also drives her to work hard and makes her life keep getting better.

But her mother, Mrs. Miller thinks quite differently. When Mrs. Miller knew the price of Alice’s new scarf, they started to argue with each other and the argument （爭執(zhí)）lasted for almost a whole day. Her mother thought that she shouldn't spend so much money on it, while Alice thought her mother didn't understand her at all.

But Alice didn't know that her mother’s life was very hard. When Mrs. Miller was very young, she could not find enough clothes to wear in winter. She needed to learn how to spend every penny（便士，貨幣單位）as if it were two so that she could survive（生存）.

It ’ s just natural that two people can’t understand each other because they have different experiences. Then, how can we change the situation? Try to be patient with the people around you. Try to get to know them. And try to stand in their shoes. If Alice follows the advice，I think she will get on well with her mother.

根據短文內容，回答下列問題。

【1】How much did the scarf cost Alice?

【2】How has Alice been used to rewarding herself?

【3】When did Mrs. Miller start to argue with Alice?

【4】Did Alice’s mother have an easy life when she was young?

【5】How many pieces of advice does the writer give Alice?

Education

There are a number of companies that create robots to teach subjects to children, ranging（范圍）from biology to computer science. With the help of AI, MOOC, or Massive Open Online Course, allows students from around the world to take classes online. Though such tools have not become popular yet.

Heavy Industry

Robots have become common in many industries, and are often given jobs that are considered dangerous to humans. Repetitive （重復的）jobs may lead to mistakes or accidents while robots can be very helpful to avoid them.

Toys and Games

Companies like Mattel have been creating Al-enabled toys for young people, even for kids aged three.

Those toys are able to understand conversations, give smart answers and learn quickly. AI has also been used in video games, for example video game bots（視頻游戲機器人），which are designed(設計) to fight against you in the game.

根據短文內容填空，每空不超過2個詞。

Dear David,

How is everything going? You asked me about Chinese family instructions in your last letter. In my opinion, they’re common beliefs （信仰）that family members should follow.

From a very young【1】, my parents told me to respect（尊重）the old and care for the young. Many traditional stories tell us to be【2】and keep our promises. When people are【3】trouble, be there and help them. I was influenced by what I saw and heard. Gradually, I came to【4】 the importance of family instructions. I think we teenagers need to pass them on.

Are there any family instructions like【5】in your country? Please write to me soon.

Love,

Li Hua

The Inuit people used to live in igloos （冰屋）in winter, but today, many of them live in houses in small towns. They used to hunt seals （海豹）.【2】 Many of them still wear seal-skin clothes today because they are very warm. Remember, the weather is very cold for many months of the year.

Mariano Tagalik, a 65-year-old Inuit, told us a little about her past life. “Our

winter igloos were very warm. We cooked inside, so sometimes it got too hot. 【3】 In the short summers, we lived in seal-skin tents, but I spent as much time as possible playing outside. ”

To move over the snow, Inuit people wore special snowshoes on their feet.【4】These machines can travel long distances（距離）in a short time. In the past, it took them days or weeks to travel the same distance.

【5】, and they learnt everything from their parents. Now, like all North

Americans,they go to school for about ten years. Life is not as hard as it used to be，but many of the older Inuits hate modem life and want to go back to the old days.

根據短文內容，將下面方框內的句子還原到文中空白處，使短文內容完整、通順（每個選項只能用一次）

A. I took off most of my clothes when I was in our igloo

B. Inuit children never went to school

C. They are now named Inuits which means “the people”instead of Eskimos

D. Today many Inuits ride snowmobiles

E. They ate the meat and made clothes from the fur （皮毛）

Anna: Good morning, Mary!

Mary: 【1】, Anna!

Anna: Junior high school days are over. I'll miss all of my teachers.

Mary:【2】?

Anna: Mr. Brown. I like him best.

Mary: I like him, too. His classes were great and we were【3】 at English than before.

Anna: Because of him, my English scores doubled.

Mary: Shall we do something to express our thanks before leaving?

Anna: Sure.【4】singing a song for him?

Mary: That will be great. We can sing in the party.

Anna: Do you mean the party on Wednesday?

Mary: 【5】. let's start to practice right now.

A.Why don't you ask him to turn it down？

B.What's wrong with you?

C.It sounds like a good idea

D.You’ re welcome.

E.I don't think so.

F. I have made several mistakes so far this week

Betty: Hi, John.【1】 You look upset.

John : Oh, Betty. Mr. Green is angry with me.

Betty: Mr. Green? He is a kind man, How come?

John: Well.【2】 I even forgot to tell him there was an important meeting today, so he got angry with me.

Betty: But I don't understand. You're careful all the time.

John: Yeah,.But I can't sleep well recently because my new neighbor is always turning the TV on loudly until midnight.

Betty:【3】

John: It's difficult. I don't know him yet.

Betty: If you don't want to see him, just write him a note.

John : 【4】I'll have a try. But I'm still worried about how to cheer Mr. Green up.

Betty: I think you should say sorry to him and explain what's happening to you.

John :OK. Thanks for your advice.

Betty : 【5】

A.happily B. sad C. everything D. what E.but F.park

G.nothing H.to I.why J.walking K.how L.put

There was a time when I had some difficulties in my life. I felt【1】 all day long. Nobody could make me cheerful. One thing that happened made me change.

One day, I went to the【2】for a rest. There was an empty bench and I sat down. Suddenly, a young boy came around. “Did you see【3】I found?” he asked in excitement.I looked down and saw a small withered（枯萎的）flower lying in his hands. Seeing this, I felt even more depressed（沮喪的），I wanted him to go away, so I smiled to him and then turned my back.

However, instead of【4】away, the boy sat next to me. “It smells good and it’s beautiful, too! That ’ s【5】I picked it up，” he said. “ Here，it’s for you.” I knew I had to take it, or he might never leave. So I reached for the flower and said, “Thank you!” I waited，but the boy didn't【6】the flower in my hand. He just held the flower and didn't t move. It was not until then that I noticed the boy could see【7】

I took the flower with tears and said, “Thanks a lot! You have picked up the best one.” “My pleasure. ’’ the boy replied【8】，and then ran away. The boy couldn’t see, 【9】in his imagination（想象），the world was beautiful. I saw a withered flower, while he“saw”a beautiful flower.

I held the flower up【10】 my nose and took a deep breath. I smelt the fragrance（香味） of it. It was indeed （的確）the most beautiful flower.

【1】The old photos made me think___________ the good old days

【2】One day, you will leave your parents. You have to learn to look after __________

【3】you're supposed to _________at the door and wait before entering the office.

【4】I’ve heard many beautiful clothes are on_________in the clothes store. let's go shopping now.

【5】You’d better not stay out _________with your friends. You need to come back by 9 p.m.

每個人在一生中會遇到許多重要的人，他們對你的一生產生重要的影響。你的好朋友Julia 就是這樣的人。請以“Julia—the person who has influenced my life most”為題，寫一篇100詞左右的短文。

When Han Xue first entered Zhang Lei's school, she couldn't______ her eyes. She was shocked by the sights(情景)in front of her: broken windows, small old desks and chairs. Even worse, students of different ages were in the______ classroom. It was the only class in the school. Han Xue realized______ poor the people were in education. She planned to______ as many ways as she could to help them. One day when Han Xue was giving a class, Zhang Lei______ some noises for fun. Other kids laughed. At that time Han Xue decided to make good use of the______ to help him. She walked towards Zhang Lei and asked him to put out his hands. Looking at them______， Han Xue said with a kind smile, “As soon as I see your little______， I know you will become a highly skilled doctor in the future. Come on！” Hearing this, Zhang Lei was surprised because almost______ said such words this way. Zhang Lei couldn't believe that completely, but he remembered what the teacher said in his heart.

After that, Zhang Lei studied harder and then made more______continuously. Later, Zhang Lei went to college. After many years, he became a famous doctor, saving many lives. ______ Zhang Lei talks about his life, he always expresses thanks to his volunteer teacher. Her encouraging words have made what he is.

【1】A. forest B. sea C. mountain D. river

【2】A. hardly B. usually C. always D. ever

【3】A. simple B. lucky C. popular D. common

【4】A. worried B. understood C. changed D. caught

【5】A. cover B. close C. open D. believe

【6】A. bright B. new C. same D. enjoyable

【7】A. how B. when C. where D. what

【8】A. hand out B. find out C. hang out D. come out

【9】A. said B. put C. played D. made

【10】A. chance B. change C. example D. action

【11】A. angrily B. sadly C. nervously D. carefully

【12】A. fingers B. head C. eyes D. ears

【13】A. everybody B. anybody C. nobody D. somebody

【14】A. decisions B. progress C. discussions D. plans

【15】A. Whatever B. Whenever C. Whoever D. However