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2023年真题Santa Can Come before ChristmasIt was last June I entered a supermarket to pick some vegetables, when a young man asked me, “Can you tell me where the 35 counter (柜台) is ?” “well, the milk is in the lower right corner,” I repliedPicking up my things, I finally came to the milk counter where I met the same man 36 almost 10 bottles of milkI asked, “Do you need a basketball or a trolleyI was 37 he was still picking more bottles and after few minutes his trolley had 24 bottles of milkI laughed and asked，“Why so many bottles？”He smiled and said，“These are for my street dogsToday，I want to be a Santa 38 them”I said，“Well，its too 39 for you to be a SantaIt is still June and Christmas comes in December”He 40 at me and walked a few steps，as if he wanted to say something but he left the counter without saying anything 41 ，we met again at the bread counter“So these bread and cakes are also for the dogs，Mr Santa”He smiled and said，“YesThese are also for the dogs and I love to be Mr Santa in the month of JuneSanta is a representation(象征) of surprises and 42 Santa comes in December as we 43 him around ChristmasBut in real life there is a Santa in each one of us that shines through our personality at some point of time，no matter which month it isMaybe when you offered help to me by getting me a trolley，there was a 44 Santa in youWhen we offer food to a poor man or a(n) 45 to someone who is caught in the rain，we are being Santa thereSo when you offer help to others or get help from others，just think that Santa has come all the way for you”He left and I was happy that I had met himIt was right to understand that Santa can come before ChristmasWe just need to realize that he is around us by 46 happiness and unconditional love 35AvegetableBmilkCbreadDfish36AputtingBchoosingCholdingDbringing37AsadBexcitedCangyDsurprised38AforBonCofDby39AeasyBearlyChelpfulDimportant40ApointedBlaughedCshoutedDturned41ALuckilyBSuddenlyCHopefullyDNaturally42AloveBsuccessCfriendshipDhonor43AcallBshowCexpectDinvite44AlostBfrozenCforgottenDhidden45AcameraBumbrellaCappleDbox46AstoringBfacingCspreadingDincreasing2023年真题The Phone CallIt was getting dark. Paul looked out of the window and signed (叹气). Dad said he could come home by 5:30, but it was almost 7:00. Even if Dad came back, it wouldnt be much fun playing 31 in the dark. Paul walked into his room and threw his baseball into the corner. He tried to do some homework,but couldnt.The phone rang at about 8:00. It was Dad: “Paul, Im 32 , but I couldnt play baseball with youtonight. I have to finish my work at the office. Maybe we can play this weekend. Oh no. How about nextweekend?.”Paul couldnt understand why Dad was so 33 . He threw himself into the sofa and soon fellasleep. His book was still opened to the first page.The next day at school, Paul didnt hand in his homework and 34 a test. Mrs. Green, histeacher, asked him to stay after school. “Paul, you didnt do your homework.You didnt pass the test andonly got a D. This isnt like you. Whats wrong?”Paul just sat there 35 . “Paul, if you dont want to talk, I will. I know that somethings worryingwith you, but you have to get it out. You need to tell someone.”As Paul walked home, he thought of what Mrs. Green said. Maybe he didnt do his homeworkbecause he wanted to get his dads 36 . He knew Mrs. Green was right. He decided to take heradvice.When Paul got home, he 37 his dad. But there was no answer. Then it went to voicemail (语音信箱). Paul began talking: “Dad, I cant play with you next weekend. Ive got lots of problems with myhomework. Also, I really dont want to spend another day looking out of the window and waiting.Whenever you 38 our plans, Dad, it hurts me. Its not too late to rebuild our relationship, but we have to start small. Maybe you can help me with my 39 sometime. Dad, I love you.”As Paul ended the call, he felt much relaxed. He didnt know whether his dad would be different, butit didnt matter. He himself 40 . He expressed his feelings to the right person. He had a clear headas he was doing his homework that evening.31. A. baseball B. cards C. chess D. toys32. A. lucky B. sorry C. surprised D. pleased33. A. famous B. helpful C. lazy D. busy34. A. made B. missed C. failed D. chose35. A. cheerfully B. comfortably C. hopefully D. quietly36. A. attention B. message C. praise D. trust37. A. saw B. thanked C. called D. greeted38. A. prepare B. break C. follow D. question39. A. choice B. homework C. speech D. decision40. A. regretted B. complained C. insisted D. changed2023年真题Mums Christmas SurpriseMolly ran back home from school and dropped her schoolbag on the sofa. Then on the table she saw “Mums Wish Book” a mail order catalog（商品目录） from a gift shop. “Mum,” she said excitedly to herself, “this year youll get the gloves you want!” Molly had walked a dog for a neighbor and saved her 31 all year to buy Mum the gloves.She opened “Mums Wish Book” and hoped that she could find these 32 in it. Teas ran down her face when she saw the gloves in the catalog. Mum wouldnt buy them for herself, because the family had a 33 time on the farm. She once heard Mum say to Dad, “Maybe some day, Ill have the money to get them.”Molly ran out by the back door and went straight to the post office. There she carefully filled out the order form torn from the catalog.“I need to buy a stamp to 34 the form.” She said to Mr. Smith, the only worker in the post office.“Umm, a pair of gloves?” said Mr. Smith, as he passed a stamp to her.“Yes, Its a Christmas gift for Mum, but please dont tell her. Its our 35 , OK?” Molly didnt realize how white Mr. Smiths beard was until that moment. In face, he reminded her of Santa Claus.As Molly walked back home, she decided to tell Dad her secret. “Youve got to check the mailbox every day,” said Molly 36 to Dad. He nodded, with a big smile.Coming home from school every day, Molly peeked at （偷看） Dad when Mum wasnt 37 , but every time he shook his head.On Christmas Eve, Dad came back from mailbox, still empty handed. Molly felt 38 when she went to bed, because she didnt have the gloves for Mum.Before Christmas dinner, as Mum took the apple pies out of the oven, Molly began 39 the table. Suddenly, they heard someone pulling up the driveway. From the window they saw Mr. Smith making his way to the door, with a box in his hand. Mr. Smith40 Mum the box, “I believe this is yours.”Mum looked from Dad to Molly and opened the box. Her eyes lit up when she saw the gloves. “Oh, who bought these for me?” she asked.“Santa did,” said Molly smilingly.“Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!” Mr. Smith, with a loud laugh.It was Christmas that no one would ever forget.1.A. time B. money C. energy D. food2.A. flowers B. sunglasses C. gloves D. chocolates3.A. hard B. lonely C. short D. busy4.A. design B. check C. complete D. send5.A. secret B. choice C. dream D. task6.A. patiently B. doubtfully C. proudly D. quietly7.A. working B. looking C. smiling D. talking8.A. sad B. strange C. angry D. tired9.A. pushing B. changing C. setting D. booking10.A. bought B. handed C. lent D. returned2023年真题A Meaningful GiftEmily was an eighth grader. To pass her Civics course（公民课程）, she had to do some volunteer service in a nursing home for a week.One Monday, Emily went to the nursing home after school. When she arrived, she was told she would_31 an hour every weekday with an elderly lady, Mrs. Blair. She was then led into a room, where an old lady in a flowery dress was sitting on a sofa.Emily_32 awkwardly （别扭地）in front of the lady. She cleared her throat and said, “Good afternoon. Im Emily.”“Good afternoon, Emily. Take a seat, please.” Mrs. Blair replied.Then, _33filled the space between them. Emily wondered what to say.“Tell me about yourself, Emily,” Mrs. Blair said suddenly.“Well,” Emily started, “I dont have any grandparents, so I cant relate to elderly people much. I love the performing arts. Im here mainly because I have to_34 here to get a good grade for my Civics class.”Mrs. Blair didnt seem to_35 “Many people, especially teens, dont seem to care about old people like me. Now you are here, and Im going to change that about you.Ask me anything.”Emily thought for a moment, and finally decided, “What was your job?”“I was a Broadway star in the 1950s.” Mrs. Blair answered.“Cool! Can you tell me about it?” Emily asked, amazed.Mrs. Blair smiled. “Back then, only the lead actress had the honor to wear a_36 bracelet. I was the lead in almost all of the plays, so I always wore the bracelet. Till this day, I still have it.”Emily smiled along with Mts. Blair and listened to the other stories, attentively. She had become so interested in Mrs. Blairs_37 that she decided to come earlier the next day.Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday passed by quickly. Then came Friday. As she was leaving, Emily was really_38 to say goodbye.“Dont be sad. You can still visit me,” Mrs. Blair comforted her. She then handed a small box to Emily, “Its my gift to you.”Emily_39 opened the box and was surprised to see what was inside. “Its the bracelet that you wore. Thank you!” Emily said, with tears in her eyes. “Im sure to visit you whenever Im free.”On the way home, Emily thought of her own love for the performing arts. She touched the bracelet and made a _40 that she would keep her word to Mrs. Blair.31.A. waste B. spend C. plan D. exercise32.A. asked B. sat C. stood D. danced33.A. warmth B. sadness C. happiness D. silence34.A. study B. live C. volunteer D. play35.A. mind B. fear C. insist D. regret36.A. strange B. special C. common D. private37.A. dreams B. hobbies C. stories D. jokes38.A. upset B. confused C. surprised D. nervous39.A. proudly B. secretly C. worriedly D. carefully40.A. promise B. change C. judgment D. choice
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