If you have a brother or sister, you already know you are different from each other．You live together in the same house and have the same parents．________ Why is this? One possible reason is the way your parents treat you．
First-born children receive all the attention from their parents．Most families have twice as many photos of a first-born as any other child．Parents tend to give them more responsibility．________ As a result, first-borns are often responsible, hard-working and serious．They often want to do well at school and work．
______ For example, George W．Bush, George Washington, and Lyndon Baines Johnson are all first-borns．
When a second child arrives, parents are more relaxed．The second child is allowed to be more independent．But he also has to compete with the first-born for the parents’ attention and love．These children often choose different sports and hobbies to show independence．________ They are often adventurous, fun-loving, and outgoing, but can be jealous and get angry easily．
The youngest child tends to be the happiest．He has fewer responsibilities and more freedom．These children do not feel pressure to do well at school and work, but have to be creative to get their family’s attention．________ So, many famous talk-show hosts and comedians were born last．
| A．There are more first-born American Presidents than second or last-born children． B．They are often friendly，humorous and calm． C．But you have different personalities． D．Their parents may probably love them more． E．And they develop different personalities． F．They depend on the first-borns to take care of younger brothers and sisters． |
口语交际（共5小题，计5分）
根据对话内容，从方框内选择恰当的句子填入对话相应的空白处，使对话完整，合乎情景（有两个多余选项）。
| A．1 won’t do it again． B．Everyone had a good time． C．At about half past ten，I think． D．You should take care of yourself． E．I didn’t play video games at all． F．I went out to dinner with Cindy． G．Playing video games is interesting． |
Father：What time did you come back home last night，Judy?
Judy：________
Father：Half past ten? You were not at home at that time! How can you lie to me?
Judy：_________，
Father：Did you play video games with her?
Judy：Video games? Oh，no Dad．_________
After dinner，I went to Jack’s birthday party with my friends．
Father：Oh，really? Why did you come back so late?
Judy：_______ We all forgot the time．
Father：Why didn’t you tell me the truth?
Judy：I’m sorry，Dad．__________
根据所给中文完成句子翻译。（共14分，每小题2分） 使他惊讶的是， 这个害羞的女孩跳舞这么好
____ ______ surprise, the shy girl danced so well他会说英语和法语
He can speak English______ well ____ French如果你想保持健康，就不要放弃
Don’t give up, if you want to ________ ___________ 在老师的帮助下，丹妮在英语方面取得了很大进步
Danny _____ great ____________ with the teacher’s help 他离开北京半年了 ______________
书能被电脑代替吗？________________
现在汉语被全世界越来越多的人学习_________________
在下面对话的空白处填入适当的话语（话语可以是句子、短语或词） 使对话完整。
（共10分，每小题2分）
A： Hi, Mary! ______ this weekend?
B： Hi, Jack! I am going to the beach with some friends. Do you want to join us?
A： Yeah, _____. Which beach are you going to?
B： We are thinking about driving from north to Radcilff Beach in Queensland. I like driving. And I also like watching fish in the sea.
A： That sounds great. ____?
B： Well, we plan to leave at about 6 a. m. on Saturday.
A： Great. ______?
B： Shall we meet in front of my garden?
A：______. I’ll see you there. Bye.
从所给的句子中选择恰当的句子完成下面对话（共5分，每小题1分）
Peter： Let’s have a look in the South Seas Shopping Centre.
Judy： All right, but mind the steps as you go in.
Peter： Thanks. ______
Judy： Ok, but watch out. The floor’s wet. You might slip.
Peter：______ Let’s go in.
Judy： Right, but take care. _______.
Peter： Oh, I like this vase. I’ll just pick it up and … oops!
Judy： Look out! ______
Peter： Gosh, the label says it’s 900 years old. But it only costs 64 yuan. I’m going to buy it.
Judy： Be careful. _______
| A. Here’s an antique shop. B. You almost dropped it. C. This is a book store. D. Are you sure it’s real? E. What can I do for you? F. Don’t break anything G. Let’s go along this way. |