二、完形填空(每小题1.5分,共15分)
Peter's twelfth birthday is coming. He is excited. "It's my tomorrow. Can I have a birthday party? I want to invite my ," he asks his mother. His mother at him and says, "You can't have a party this year, Peter. You had one last year. Don't your friends to come to our home. Tomorrow is Wednesday, and you have to prepare(准备) for the final test(期末考试). I think you must be ."
The next day Peter is a little sad. After , he goes home. He some balloons(气球) in his room. And a big birthday cake is the table. His friends and parents are all here. "Happy birthday, Peter. This is for you," says his mother. "Isn't it a surprise? Happy birthday!" his friends say. "We have some for you!" Peter is so happy and he loves his parents and friends so much.
21. A. birthday B. trip
C. test D. text
22. A. teachers B. cousins
C. friends D. uncles
23. A. looks B. asks C. comes D. tells
24. A. find B. invite C. help D. play
25. A. funny B. happy C. busy D. angry
26. A. work B. library C. school D. office
27. A. sees B. listens
C. spells D. speaks
28. A. on B. under C. in D. over
29. A. serious B. big
C. boring D. terrible
30. A. homework B. movies
C. gifts D. housework

三、阅读理解(每小题2分,共20分)
A
What's your family tradition?
Family traditions are special habits or customs that your family shares. Sometimes, they are passed down from generation(代) to generation. Other times, parents and their children can create their own traditions. For example, in the family of Bill, his parents keep the tradition of reading aloud with children. What is the tradition in your family?
Nick, 15, England
On every family member's birthday, we give him or her a surprise. Last Sunday, it was my mother's birthday. And I knew that she wanted to see a film. So my father and I bought the tickets without telling her first. This made her really happy.
Jack, 15, Cuba
Every weekend, my parents and I go to my grandparents' home. It's like a family party. My grandparents cook some delicious food. I meet all my cousins. We talk about interesting things at school. Sometimes, adults also play games with us. It becomes an exciting competition.
Yu Xin, 14, China
During every summer or winter holiday, we have a family trip across the country. I'm always the one who chooses where to go. And most of the time, my parents respect(尊重) my choice. We have visited Qingdao, Xiamen and Beijing. I enjoy the trips. They are precious(珍贵的) memories to me.
31. What tradition do the family of Bill keep?
A. Playing with children.
B. Reading aloud with children.
C. Singing with children.
D. Travelling with children.
32. Who bought a film ticket for his mother?
A. Bill.
B. Jack.
C. Nick.
D. Yu Xin.
33. What do Jack's parents sometimes do when the family get together?
A. They sometimes cook food.
B. They sometimes talk about interesting things.
C. They sometimes meet cousins.
D. They sometimes play games with the children.
34. Which of the following places hasn't Yu Xin visited?
A. Xiamen.
B. Hangzhou.
C. Beijing.
D. Qingdao.
35. What are the three children talking about?
A. School life.
B. Birthday parties.
C. Holiday plans.
D. Family traditions.