Monday morning is an important time at our school. All of the students go to the playground. We listen to music, and we   16   the national flag go up.

　  Usually, one student gives a talk on Monday mornings. One Monday last year, a boy gave the talk. He was   17   and excited! When I saw him, I wanted to have a try, too.

　  Can I really do it?

　  Last week, our teacher said our class should give the talk. My teacher   18   me, “I know you want to have a try. Next Monday, you can give the talk. Go and write something down.   19  for it, I’m sure you’ll do well.”

    “Thank you,” I answered. It was such a great   20   for me! When I got home, I was excited. I wrote two pages for the talk. I read them again and again. When I read, I asked my parents  21 . I wanted to make my teacher happy.

　  Monday morning came. I began to feel   22  . When did I last give a talk to   23   many people? Never! This was my first time. Could I really   24   it ? Maybe I couldn’t finish the talk.

    When I got to school, we all went out to playground. I  25  in front of everyone. I opened my mouth, but I couldn’t say anything.

    “Take it easy,” I said to   26  . “Don’t be nervous. You can do it.”

    Just then, I looked down at everyone. I saw about 1,000 eyes. They were all looking at me ! I couldn’t   27   stand up.

    I looked at their eyes more carefully. Their eyes were saying, “You can do it! Don’t be afraid, just talk!”

    I   28   a big breath. Then I began to talk. It wasn’t hard. It was easy.

    I don’t know   29   I finished my talk. But I did it. I felt so good that day. I showed myself  30  everyone what I can do.

1.A. watch          B. see          C. notice       D. look at

2.A. surprising     B. proud        C. amazed       D. careful

3.A. told           B. asked for    C. said to      D. showed

4.A. Look out       B. Come on      C. Take care    D. Get ready

5.A. chance         B. news         C. time         D. message

6.A. to listen to   B. to listen    C. listen to    D. listen

7.A. excited            B. happy        C. nervous      D. surprised

8.A. after          B. such         C. before       D. so

9.A. do         B. speak            C. talk         D. take

10.A. stand             B. stood        C. was standing D. have stood

11.A. me            B. my class     C. myself           D. my parents

12.A. be able to        B. hardly       C. ever         D. even

13.A. took          B. held         C. put          D. left

14.A. when          B. how          C. why          D. whether

15.A. so                B. but          C. to           D. for

Are two holidays not enough? Do you dream of three, or even four? 1 这不再是梦想! Last month, the State Council(国务院) encouraged primary and high schools to give students a spring or autumn break without changing the total number of student vacation days.

Students in China currently only have long holidays in two seasons —summer and winter. These holidays are usually 10 to 12 weeks in total.“If we had spring and autumn breaks, 2 I would have time to taste all four seasons instead of burying (埋) myself in my studies,”Gao Yiran, a 15-year-old boy told China Daily. Seasonal holidays during autumn and spring may be something new in China, but not in other countries.

In the US, students usually have three holidays. Summer holiday is the longest one, and runs from mid-June until early September. Summer camp is one of kids’ favorite places to go to, where they can make new friends and try some new activities. Winter holiday starts from mid-December and ends in early January. Most kids and their parents go to spend time together over the Christmas period. Spring break comes in mid- March and 3  it is usually a 10-day holiday.

Schools in Japan start in April, as most people think that spring is the perfect time for new things. For school children ,summer holiday lasts from July 20 to August 31. Most kids are busy with club activities including sports and dancing. Spring break starts at the end of March and continues till early April. It is a good chance for a short family trip around the city.

阅读短文，按要求完成下面的任务。

任务一　将1处的中文翻译成英文。

任务二　将2处斜体部分的英文翻译成中文。

任务三　写出3处“it”指代的内容。

任务四　4 What do Japanese kids usually do in their spring break?

任务五　5 为该文段拟写一个标题。

用所给单词的适当形式填空完成句子。
　　1.Will you __  (join) us?
　　2.How often does she go ________(cycle)?
　　3.It’s a good way ________(keep) fit.
　　4.I want ________(see) all the interesting places of Beijing.
　　5.You are always so ________(care)， you missed a good chance.

       Yang Mi, born in Beijing on September 12, 1986, is a Chinese mainland actress.At the age of 4, she got her first TV drama role; at 16, she became a model for a fashion magazine; at 18, she went to her dream college—Beijing Film Academy (北京电影学院).__1__ believe that life has smiled on her.   

       Last year, the 24­year­old __2__ played the girl Luo Qingchuan in the time­traveling TV drama, Palace (《宫锁心玉》).The drama became a big success and made Yang very __3__.The number of her micro blog followers __4__ from several thousand to more than three million overnight.

       Could she be any __5__？Yang doesn't think luck had anything to __6__ with her success.She makes her way all by herself.“Every __7__ is from the efforts I've made，” said Yang.People now think she's very hard­working.

       She still recalls the time when people gave her the cold shoulder.Some treated her with little respect.They didn't want to help her in her time of need.“I have to __8__ them because they make me believe myself，” She said.

       That's __9__ she always helps others when they are in need. In May, Yang became the ambassador (大使) __10__ the Climate Group.She calls on people to join the Million­Miracle Project and plant trees on China's dry land.

(　　)1.A.Many         B.Some          C.Nobody          D.Few

(　　)2.A.student        B.actress         C.player           D.model

(　　)3.A.great          B.rich           C.lucky            D.famous

(　　)4.A.were           B.became        C.increased      D.turned

(　　)5.A.happier         B.luckier         C.healthier        D.busier

(　　)6.A.do             B.play            C.stay           D.talk

(　　)7.A.play           B.role             C.drama          D.chance

(　　)8.A.help           B.ask              C.thank          D.follow

(　　)9.A.because         B.why             C.what           D.how

(　　)10.A.in            B.at                 C.with          D.for