D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences. (聽短文,完成下列句子,每空格限填一詞) (8分)
9.
The Green's weekend
On Saturday
In the morning ,they all read books at (1)__________. In the afternoon ,they visit the (2)________ museum. In the evening ,they have dinner in a restaurant ,which makes them feel warm and (3)_______.
On Sunday
In the morning ,they usually (4)________ the mountains. In the afternoon ,they usually go to the (5)__________.
Part 3 Reading and Writing(第三部分 讀與寫 共35分) VI. Reading Comprehension (閱讀理解):(共25 分)A. Choose the best answer (根據文章內容,選擇最恰當的答案):(6分)
42.I worked as a volunteer at a Children's Hospital in Cape Town,South Africa.My job was to help make the kids feel happy while they were staying in the hospital.Sounds interesting,right?But some people can't understand why I did it. Let me tell you why I did it.The main reason was to help create a better future for people,no matter who or where they are.In this big world,so many people need help.Look at the children in the hospital where I worked.They felt scared and lonely facing all the difficulties since their parents also had other kids to care for.So,why not try to help as many people as possible?That was my thought. Volunteering in Africa and helping people there let me see other parts of this planet.And volunteering at the hospital showed me a side of the world I did not know about before.I met people from all over the world,each with their own ideas,experiences and dreams.We got to share so much with each other. I really felt close to these people.We shared amazing memories and grew together.I wanted to go back to my country with new experiences and ideas so that,together,we can help more people and create a better future for everyone!
(1)What did the writer do to help the kids in the hospital?
A.Worked as a doctor there. B.Cooked food for the kids. C.Tried to make the kids feel happy. D.Helped the kids find their parents. (2)What did the writer learn from the volunteer work?
a.More knowledge about the world. b.A better job back home. c.Many good memories. d.Knowledge of how to cure diseases. e.New experiences and ideas. A.abc B.ace C.bed D.cde (3)Why did the writer write this story?
A.To describe his/her experiences in Cape Town. B.To show the hard life of South Africa. C.To share his/her dreams for the future. D.To call on everyone to volunteer in Africa.
B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage (選擇最恰當的單詞或詞語完成短文)
43.In some Western (西方的) countries,many children do chores (家務) to get pocket money (零花錢).They usually start to do this when they are ten years old.School students have to(1)
and study for tests.They don't have much(2)
time on weekdays.They often do chores on(3)
.Young kids only do easy chores.So they don't get(4)
money. (5)
that's enough.Many of them(6)
want to buy candy (糖果).And candy is(7)
!They often help do the dishes,sweep the floor,or feed the pet cat or dog. When they get older,they want to buy more and more things.They want things that more expensive than candy.So they have to(8)
!They often help their parents (9)
the family car,cut the grass,or cook meals. Some jobs are a good way for kids to(10)
new things.For example,they can learn to use a lawnmower (割草機) or how to cook.Of course,their parents help them at first.
C. Read the passage and fill the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格內填入適當的詞,使內容通順,每空格限填一詞,首字母已給)
44.短文填空。(一空一詞) Life is full of choices.Sometimes we are lucky enough to choose easily.But not all choices are just simply about right or wrong.Here are some steps to help you make wise choices. First, (1)
the value and cost of every choice you are going to make.You can either make a list of its advantages and disadvantages or just draw a line down in the middle and try your best to think of the reasons for and(2)
each choice.And if you want to know whether one advantage is more important than a group of disadvantages,create a score card on which you give out more scores to what you think is more important.The final scores will tell you the result clearly. Then,give yourself some time to calm down.You don't want to delay(延遲) for weeks,but if you are going to make a choice in a (3)
,you may end up picking something you regret.When you have a big choice to make,think about it before bed,but wait(4)
you wake up the next morning.When you sleep on it,you can make better choices with a clearer mind. And you don't have to make a choice alone.Why?Because it's helpful to get a fresh way of thinking from(5)
.Think about their opinions even if they are not what you want to hear.Have a positive attitude towards different opinions so that you will have more chances to make a wise choice. Be(6)
to make a choice instead of running away just because you are afraid of choosing.When the fear comes,it comes in many forms,fear of the results,fear of loneliness or even fear of other people's opinions.But if you are wasting time worrying about so many things which are not happening yet,you may(7)
to choose in time and miss some good chances. In the near future,you may have to face some important choices,which may be a choice between two universities or two jobs.We make choices and then choices make us.Hope the advice above can help you choose(8)
45.Rabbit is the fourth of the 12 Chinese zodiac (生肖) parts,in the order of Rat,Ox,Tiger,Rabbit,Dragon,Snake,Horse,Goat,Monkey,Rooster,Dog and Pig.It is the Year of the Rabbit this year.Because rabbits are gentle and smart,they are very popular with people from all over the world. In China,rabbits are thought to be a lucky sign.That's because rabbits can have many babies in the nature,even in terrible conditions.In the past,people thought the more children they had,the better their life would be. The rabbit can make people think of the moon.Ancient Chinese people believed a rabbit was living on the moon.It is called the Moon Rabbit and helps Chang'e,a goddess who is widely known in China,to make medicine. Similarly,rabbits are seen to be lucky in Western culture.There are some traditions about how to get the rabbit's good luck for yourself.For example,a rabbit's foot is one of the most famous symbols of good luck and the person who holds it is supposed to be lucky.Also,people usually say the word "rabbit" on the first morning of every month.They're looking forward to bringing themselves good luck for this whole month. Now it's the Year of the Rabbit.Hope you are always lucky this year! (1)Which year will be the next Year of the Rabbit?
(2)Why are rabbits very popular with people from all over the world?
(3)What does the Moon Rabbit help Chang'e do on the moon?