1. Of the following words, which underlined part has a different sound?

A.leave
B.peace
C.teamwork
D.area

2. —Jack, can you swim _ the river?
—I don't think I can. I prefer to walk _ the bridge.
A.across; through
B.across; across
C.through; through
D.through; across

3. We have a lot of healthy foods to choose from. , apples are full of vitamins.
A.In fact
B.For example
C.Such as
D.In some ways

4. —I don't like sweets. What about you?
—Me either, but I have a little to give me some energy.
A.sometimes
B.often
C.seldom
D.always

5. —We need some volunteers to help the old people in our neighbourhood.
—Can I have a try? I have rich experience(经验) in _ the old.

A.taking care
B.taking care of
C.looking for
D.caring about

6. —What exciting news! Two ping-pong players at the Paris Olympics and win the mixed doubles crown(夺冠).
—They practise very hard every day! They are the role models for young people.
A.wake up
B.stand out
C.get up
D.take place

7. —Jane, is the boy over there your brother?
—No. My brother with his friend in the classroom.
A.will draw
B.draws
C.is drawing
D.are drawing

8. —My mum often tells me "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
—I agree and it shows .
A.why do we have to eat apples
B.how a doctor can go away
C.what should we eat every day
D.what we can do to keep healthy

9. 新语篇 对话 What does the man in the picture mean?


A.It's wise to save for a rainy day.
B.I'd love to buy a computer.
C.I look better in warm colours.
D.I should say no to sweets.

10. (2024·淮安中考)—What about going to Huai'an Museum this afternoon?
—. We can learn about the history of our city.

A.You're welcome
B.I'm sorry
C.Wait a minute
D.Good idea

Ⅱ.完形填空(每小题1分,共15分)
Ella walked into the kitchen and twirled(旋转). She was wearing a new dress and she felt like a famous . This was her very first piece of fashion!
"Is that the dress you've been ?" Mum asked. "Yes!" replied Ella.
"It's very pretty, Ella," Mum said. She thought of something, and with in her eyes, she said to Ella, "Come on, follow me!"
When they reached the attic(阁楼), Ella saw something that really her. "A sewing machine! That's great!"
Mum smiled, "Grandma gave this to me, I was never really interested. I think you'll like it."
The next day, Ella got some comments(评价) from some of the girls, and she was very happy about that. "What a(n) day!" She thought to herself as she swung on the swing.
She wondered what to call her fashion line. Ella Johnson's Fashions didn't very good. She'd have to give it some thought.
When the swing was about to , Ella jumped off. Then she heard a loud rip(撕裂). "Oh no! My dress!" It was ripped all the way down the back!
Ella stood still and saw her teacher, Miss Miller, coming to her. With the heat rising to her cheeks, she nervously put her hands her. But when Miss Miller reached Ella, she the back of Ella's dress. Ella explained sadly, "I made the dress myself, but it is ripped."
Miss Miller quickly her sweater and helped Ella to put it on. "Why not wear this home on the bus?" Ella her and hurried home.
As soon as Ella got home, she told Mum what had happened. Mum said, "Don't worry, sweetheart. Let's work together to make it come back!" Then Mum taught Ella how to use the sewing machine to the dress. With the instruction of Mum, the dress looked even more than before. Satisfied with the dress made all by herself, Ella put it on, twirling around in front of her mother. Her mother couldn't help but share her daughter's happiness.