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南京外国语学校
2021-2022学年度第二学期期中初二年级
英语试题
试卷总分：100分 考试时间：100分钟

卷I 客观题（满分55分）
Please put your answers by filling in the correct boxes with 2B pencil on the multiple choice answer card.(请将以下选择题的答案用2B铅笔填在答题卡上。）

I.Listening comprehension(0.5%x20=10%)
第一节 听下面八段对话。每段对话后面有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话听一遍。
1.What will the man probably have for dessert?
A.Fruitcake.
B.Orange juice.
C.Apple pie.
D.All of them.
2What does the woman think of her vacation?
A. Disappointing.
B. Exciting.
C. Tiring.
D. Interesting.
3. What day is it today?
A.Saturday.
B.Friday.
C.Thursday.
D.Wednesday.
4.How will the speakers go to Vancouver?
A.By air.
B.By car.
C.By plane.
D.By train.
5.What does the woman mean?
A.She hasn't finished her paper.
B.She has written her name down.
C.She has almost finished her paper.
D.She hasn't started her paper yet.
6.Where are the speakers?
A.In a tree.
B.On a beach.
C.On a big hill.
D.Over the sea.
7.How much does the man earn for half a year?
A.$1,200.
B.$2,400.
C.$4,800.
D.$6,400.
8.What are the speakers going to learn today?
A.Running.
B.High jump.
C.Gymnastics.
D.Something else.

第二节 听长对话并回答问题。每段对话听两遍。
听第一段对话，回答第9-10题。从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选
出最佳选项。
9.Why is the man so surprised at the woman\'s words?
A.Because she thinks he is good at learning English.
B.Because she thinks he can finish the English course.
C.Because she doesn't think he can finish the English course.
D.Because he doesn't think he will finish the course without knowing English.
10. What advice does the woman give?
A. Finish the English course.
B.Stay in this English class forever.
C.Keep practicing in and out of class.
D.Go on practicing and learning in class.

听第二段对话，回答第11-13题。从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
11. What does the girl usually do on weekends?
A.Do housework.
B.Have a violin lesson.
C.Go shopping with her cousin.
D.Go to the library.
12What will the girl do next Saturday?
A.Go shopping.
B.Go hiking.
C.Go camping.
D.Not sure.
13. Why won't the girl probably have the music lesson this weekend?
A.Because it's a three-day holiday.
B.Because she prefers to do anything outside the house.
C. Because she won't come back home until Monday night.
D.Because she supposes her teacher also wants to have a day off.

听第三段对话，回答第14-16题。从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
14.How many children do the speakers have?
A.One.
B.Two.
C.Three.
D.Four.
15.What do the speakers think about their children?
A.Noisy.
B.Quiet.
C.Tidy.
D.Lucky.
16.What can be inferred from the dialogue?
A.The parents like staying with their children's friends.
B.The children seldom argue when they study together.
C.The parents are happy that their children have finally gone to university.
D.The parents are happy that the children don\'t go to the faraway university.

第三节 听短文并回答17-20题。从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。短文听两遍。
7.Who is playing with something in class?
A.Charlie.
B.Kathy.
C.Theresa.
D.Mark.
18.What does the speaker ask Patrick to do?
A.To wait his turn.
B.To pay attention.
C.To sit still.
D.To raise his hand.
19. How does the speaker feel when managing the whole class?
A.Excited.
B.Worried.
C.Tired.
D.Angry.
20.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.The speaker is a responsible teacher.
B. It is the first day of a new school year.
C.The speaker isn't happy to come back to work.
D.The speaker is expecting the next summer vacation.


II. Multiple choice(1%x20=20%)
21.As_______ part of the local tradition,people in Cuba, an island country in______ West Indies,have carnivals all year around.
A. /;/
B a;/
C. /;the
D. A;the
22. _______on the 30th wedding anniversary(纪念日), my wife brought me a gift, which reminded me________the happy time we spent together.
A.At;of
B.On;of
C.At;with
D.On;with
23. Some experts think that patients in this hospital will be treated more properly if ______doctors can be increased to 300,________？
A.the number of; don't they
B.a number of; don't they
C.the number of;won't they
D.a number of; won't they
24. Bella doesn't have to be made_______. She works so hard that sometimes she gets her friends_________lunch for her.
A.learn;buy
B.to learn;buy
C.learn;to buy
D.to learn;to buy
25.-------don’t you know our boss______ Sanya for a holiday?
-------Well, I’m looking forward as much as he is to_______ the office.
A.is leaving;leave
B.is leaving for;leaving
C. is leaving for;leave
D.is leaving;leaving
26.The chart(图表）_______that a chickadee(北美山雀）may eat 35 percent of________each day.
A.tells; its weight in food
B. says; its food in weight
C.tells;its food in weight
D.says; its weight in food
27.-Sally,did your father________your mother in 2001?
－Yes,and they________for more than 20 years.
A.marry;have got married
B.marry with;have got married
C.marry;have been married
D.marry with;have been married
28. ---Was your father happy about the final result last night?
－Yes.He had never smiled________I got the first place.
A.after
B.until
C.unless
D.when
29. It is after working for three years________the young man gets to know________society is really like.
A.that;what
B.that;how
C.when;what
D.when;how
30. Our school asks students to_______uniforms when they are at school.So who is the tall girl_____in jeans and a T-shirt over there?
A.put on;wearing
B.put on;dressed
C.wear;wearing
D.wear;dressed
31._______ two weeks,some young people get together to clean rubbish on the beach.One-third of them________without getting paid.
A.Every;works
B.Every;work
C.Each;works
D.Each;work
32.Claire says when spring comes,________bees usually flies a few kilometers away from the hive to visit flowers.
A.a couple of
B.an amount of
C.a swarm of
D.a lot of
33.-There wasn't a canal flowing through the town,was there?
--________. It was used to_________farm goods(商品)to nearby towns.
A.Yes;transport
B.Yes;transporting
C.No;transport
D.No;transporting
34. Students can benefit(获益)a lot from those after-school activities________they arrange(安排)their time well.
A. as much as
B.as far as
C.as long as
D.as well as
35. As the video showed, the crashed plane was last seen________vertically(垂直地）to the forest.
A.to dive
B.dive
C.to be diving
D.diving
36. Is it the third time this year that you_________your credit card(信用卡)？
A. didn't pay
B.haven't paid
C.didn't pay for
D.haven't paid for
37.The fridge________more easily than that one,so it________in no time.
A.cleans;sold
B.is cleaned;sold
C.is cleaned;was sold
D.cleans;was sold
38. In which sentence does “round” have a similar meaning to that in “We invited the whole family round to celebrate the festival”？
A.There is a lovely garden with flowers all round.
B.From time to time she stopped and looked round.
C.Come round for my party this evening if you're free.
D.It's your first day of work. Has anyone shown you round?
39. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT in grammar?
A. Be sure to call on us next time you will come to visit Nanjing.
B. I’ve heard that some of you would like joining in the street dancing.
C. Things sometimes don’t develop in the way which you can think of.
D.Gu Ailing's mom let her not to hesitate(犹豫)when making decisions.
40.-Going on vacation with parents is so boring!
--_______. I prefer to stay at home playing computer games.
A.Hang on.
B.So what?
C.Know what?
D.Tell me about it!

III.Cloze test(0.5%x20=10%)
Compassion(同情）seems to be something that one is born with.However, actually being good at 41____ for others requires experience and a certain set of 42____ .An early opportunity to develop and practice these skills came with the birth of my 43____ when I was in the 5th grade. 44____ it took great patience to deal with a small child,I found deep 45____ in something so simple as watching him grow day by day.
Not only did I enjoy taking care of my little brother,but I 46____ at the Organization for Special Needs Families (OSNF) in my neighborhood so I could apply and further develop my childcare skills. I was 47____ with Matthew,a 10-year-old with curly blond hair and blue eyes. He didn't look different from other kids, but he had difficulty controlling his emotions,especially anger. His biggest problem was that he couldn't go to the 48 ____himself.Every day I had to 49 his mess if he pooped(排便) in his pants. It was just like the “good old days” with my little brother 50____ I successfully toilet-trained him.
Although I was 51____ going to be able totoilet-train Matthew,I was able to 52____ his life in another way.We had swimming three times a week,but Matthew was hopelessly 53____ of the water.At first,Matthew just sat on the steps of the pool and did 54____.I pushed him slowly down the stairs until he was at last standing in the shallowest(最浅的）part of the pool. The next day,I pushed him a little 55____ into the water. By the third day,he completely 56____ me to take him to the center of the pool.Maybe my big 57____ also helped give him a sense of security(安全）。He did not have to be afraid of anything when a 200-pound guy was holding him tight. I felt so 58 ____as I saw him standing there in the pool,happily playing with other kids in the water.The OSNF adult leaders told me that I was the only volunteer who had been able to take care of Matthew well.I think what made the difference is the 59____ I had in Matthew, like how I had always believed in my little brother.
Helping Matthew “grow” to overcome his terror(恐惧)of water made me realize things do not happen 60_____.Real magic is a result of patience,and miracles happen when one believes in them.

41. A.thinking B.looking C.caring D.working
42. A.qualities B.rules C.tools D.skills
43. A.brother B.sister C.son D.daughter
44.A.Unless B.Since C.Although D.When
45. A.tiredness B.joy C.anger D.peace
46.A.studied B.volunteered C.lived D.trained
47. A.dealt B.combined C.trained D.partnered
48. A. toilet B.school C.doctor D.bed
49. A.check up B.look up C.pick up D.clean up
50. A.once B.before C.while D.after
51. A.nearly B.possibly C.never D.just
52. A.change B.save C.organize D.start
53.A.sick B.fond C.afraid D.tired
54. A.something B.nothing C.everything D.anything
55. A.closer B.faster C.harder D.further
56. A.trusted B.stopped C.supported D.refused
57.A.weight B.size C.smile D.plan
58. A.worried B.relaxed C.nervous D.proud
59. A.patience B.belief C.interest D.pride
60. A.slowly B.quietly C.suddenly D.lately

IV.Reading comprehension(1%x15=15%)
A
“Courage,determination(决心), inspiration and equality” are the values of the Paralympic Games. At the Beijing Winter Paralympics,athletes from different countries,including 96 from China, competed in 78 events of six ice and snow sports. Throughout the competition the athletes brought these four values to life. Read on to learn more about some of these amazing athletes.
Neil Simpson,19,Britain
Neil Simpson got Britain's first gold medal of the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics with victory in the men's Super-G vision impaired(视力受损的)class. The young man, who is guided by his brother Andrew, finished 0.40 seconds ahead of Italian Giacomo Bertagnolli.
Simpson, who was born with nystagmus, which causes involuntary eye movements, said “I wasn't thinking about it being a winning performance, I was just thinking that it was a good run. We put it all down on the line and really went for it and I'm just very happy with the performance.” For the first time any British male athlete has won a gold medal on snow at a Winter Paralympics.
Pam Wilson,66,US
Pam Wilson was the oldest competitor at the Beijing Winter Paralympics. She first took up wheelchair curling(冰壶)more than 10 years ago,and this was her first Winter Paralympics.
Wilson is a doctor who treats children with disabilities. Before she went to Beijing,some young patients visited her to wish her luck.
Wilson said she wants to be a role model to her patients. “If they can see that I've made it through this disability... that opens the door for all kinds of people,”she said.
Linda Le Bon,57,Belgium
The Beijing Winter Paralympics saw a touching moment when visually-impaired skier Linda Le Bon competed while her 22-year-old daughter, Ulla Gilot, guided her in para alpine skiing(残奥高山滑雪). Le Bon's sighted guide was unable to make it to Beijing. But the courageous woman didn't give up and made her own daughter a last-minute replacement(替代).
“When she was 3 years old, I guided her. It's a bit incredible... she is the guide now, said LeBon.“We practiced for only a week before the Games...Of course 'm scared sometimes. But I still think that I could do it.”

61.How many Chinese athletes took part in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics?
A.96.
B.78.
C.66.
D.57.
62. Who won a silver medal in the men's Super-G vision impaired class in the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics?
A.Neil Simpson.
B.Andrew Simpson.
C.Giacomo Bertagnolli.
D.Linda Le Bon.
63.How long did Linda Le Bon practice with her final sighted guide?
A.Since she was 3 years old.
B.A week.
C.Since she took up skiing.
D.19 years.
64.Why did Pam Wilson take part in the Winter Paralympics?
A.To cure her patients.
B.To keep her daughter company.
C.To open a door only for her patients.
D.To set a good example for her patients.
65.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.The athletes brought the four values to life when competing.
B.Neil Simpson is the first British athlete to win a gold medal on snow.
C.Linda Le Bon was confident about the match although her sighted guide couldn't come.
D. Pam Wilson,the oldest competitor at the Beijing Winter Paralympics,
has practised wheelchair curling for over 10 years.

B
If you can get to the sea or a coastline you may help researchers monitor(跟踪调查)the world's oceans during the Covid-19 pandemic and further on.
More than 1,000 people have already used the eOceans platform,which aims to help researchers gather data(数据) on oceans and ocean ecosystems(生态系统) in real-time. People can take part by downloading the eOceans app on their phones and posting photos taken on the coast or in the ocean, including any animals,people, pollution or even an empty beach.①________.
The app lets people write down observations(观测)as well as upload photos from their phone albums. This information is then linked to your geographical location and is sent to scientists studying in that region.
Covid-19 restrictions(限制）on travel in many countries have made it more difficult for researchers to study coastline, says Christine Ward-Paige,lead scientist at eOceans.②________
“When Covid-19 hit and the world went into different levels of lockdown, we could understand what was happening in the atmosphere or on land,” says Ward-Piage.”But we had no idea what was happening in the ocean.”
Using the data, researchers such as Ward-Piage can remotely monitor(远程监控)how oceans and coastal communities worldwide are getting on, so as to keep an eye on the rapidly changing oceans.③__________
There is already good news. During Australia\'s lockdown,the largest group of turtles in the country's history was discovered early enough by researchers using photos on eOceans. And in Hawaii, data from the app implies that waters get clearer because fewer tourists go to the seaside during the pandemic.④___________
Luckily, researchers have noticed early signs of the negative impacts of the pandemic on the oceans through the app, including a slight increase in pollution from personal protective equipment, as well as pandemic-related interruptions(中断)to the protection of oceans.
After using the platform, volunteers can work with local online teams led by researchers working nearby. People will be able to see the results appear in real-time,so that they know their efforts work and then they play an important part in the data analysis(分析)this way.
66.The eOceans app was created to______
A.reinforce(加强)the Covid-19 restrictions on travel
B. help the public to monitor ocean protections in the world
C.offer an easier and quicker way to contact ocean researchers
D.help researchers gather marine data especially under lockdown
67.To help monitor the world's oceans,you'd better ⑤________
A.download the app on your phone
B.live at the seaside
C.share your personal information
D.become an environmentalist
68.Where should the following sentence be put in the passage?
“They also hope to get data on wildlife discovered along coastlines and information on how people are using these spaces.”
A.①
B.②
C.③
D.④
69. Examples of Australia and Hawaii are used by the writer to prove_______
A.the positive influence of Covid-19 on the oceans
B.the result of human activities on the environment
C.the eOceans app has provided something valuable
D.things done by different countries to protect the oceans
70.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the eOceans app?
A. It will not be useful when the pandemic is over.
B.It shows the results to these researchers and people worldwide.
C. It focuses on the influences that Covid-19 is having on the oceans.
D.It helps scientists to notice ocean pollution before it gets too serious.

C
I was told a car dealership(经销店）in Albuquerque sold six to eight new cars a day and 72% of its first-time visitors returned for a second visit. I was so curious that I walked into Saturn that Friday, a sales manager kindly received me and shared their price reduction activity with me.
On Sunday, when my wife Jane told me it was her fifth anniversary(周年纪念)of being cancer-free, I said nothing because I had forgotten it, and I didn't know what to do to mark this special occasion.
Still not knowing what to do the next day,I did the most impetuous(冲动的)thing I'd ever done in my life-I bought a new Saturn. I explained why I was buying the car and I’d bring Jane in on Wednesday afternoon to pick the car.
The following morning, it dawned on me that Jane always wanted a white car.I called the sales manager and asked if he had anything white.He said he had only one left but he couldn't make sure it'd still be available on Wednesday because they were selling so fast. I said I'd take my chances and asked him to put it in the showroom.
Wednesday came,but something unexpected happened in our family, so it wasn't until Saturday morning when we finally made our way to the Saturn store. When Jane saw that little white Saturn coupe all the way across the showroom floor,she quickly passed a multi-colored sea of cars, sat in it and shouted,”Oh, what a pretty little car! Can I have it?”
“No. Not until our son graduates from college.”I said.
“I'm tired of driving that old Dodge, I want a new car.”
“I promise, just three more semesters and he'll be out.”
Next, as Jane walked around to the front of the car, she let out the shrillest(刺耳的)scream I'd ever heard in 29 years of marriage.
There was a large sign standing alone on the hood of the white Saturn coupe, saying, “Congratulations, Jane. This car is yours. Five years cancer-free.Let's celebrate new life. From Team Saturn' Every employee at Saturn had signed on it.
Jane screamed, collapsed in my arms and cried loudly. I was also in tears. Pointing to the white coupe, Jane cried, “I want this one right here.”
While this conversation was going on, there was no one in the store.The sales manager had arranged(安排)it so that we could share the moment alone. Even so, it was impossible to have a lot of privacy when so many people were standing outside the showroom windows looking in. When Jane collapsed in my arms, I saw everybody outside applaud(鼓掌)and begin to cry.

71.Why did the writer visit the Saturn of Albuquerque that Friday?
A.Because the price reduction activity attracted him.
B.Because he was a car-lover and interested in new Saturn cars.
C.Because he simply wanted to see why the car store was so popular.
D.Because he wanted to celebrate his wife's fifth anniversary of being cancer-free.
72.When did the writer decide upon the white car?
A. On Monday afternoon.
B.On Tuesday morning.
C.On Wednesday afternoon.
D.On Saturday morning.
73.Which of the following can best replace the underlined phrase in Para 4?
A.I realized
B.I understood
C.I thought
D.I recognized
74.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
A. Jane was so lucky that the only white coupe hadn't been sold.
B.The writer and the sales manager planned the surprise for Jane.
C. The writer played a trick on his wife when he told her to wait until their son's graduation from college.
D.Jane was deeply moved by the warm words on the sign and thus wanted to buy the white coupe.
75. The writer's purpose of writing this story is_______.
A.to celebrate his wife's new life
B.to show his deep love for his wife
C.to say thanks to the sales manager
D.to sing the praises of the car store


卷II 主观题（满分45分）
Please write the answers on the answer sheet.
（请将此卷答案写在答卷纸上。）
V.Vocabulary
A. Complete each sentence with proper words. The first letter of each word is given.(0.5%x15=7.5%)
1. Seeing the road a_______was blocked(堵住), they turned the car round and drove back.
2. The percentage of people v______for the new bicycle scheme was 57%, so it narrowly passed.
3. Those gangsters(匪徒)always had their arms covered in t______in order that others would be frightened of them.
4. Littering is against the law in Singapore. If someone is caught littering,he may face a heavy f_____.
5. There were many award c_______in March and April, like the 94th Oscars and the 64th Grammy Awards.
6. When I was in college,I often worked as a waitress during summer breaks, s______food in a local restaurant.
7. Stay-at-home(全职)mothers,especially of babies and t______rarely enjoy a moment of peace during the day.
8. Because Howard did badly in school,he was g______ for a week and banned from using cell phone.
9. Eric, you are 18 years old now and you have no need of our p_______to make decisions. Anyway, we will always support you.
10. It is completely n_______ to be nervous about speaking a language that is not your native one, but you shouldn't let the fear stop you.
11. When Sam graduated,he received many congratulations from friends on We-Chat.He spent the whole day r________to the messages.
12. Ebola may not be a deadly(致命的) disease for everyone.A study has found that some people are likely to be naturally i_______ to it.
13. The heart is important for c_______. With each heartbeat,the heart sends blood throughout our bodies,carrying oxygen to every cell(细胞).
14. The U.S. dropped over 2 million tons of b_______on Laos during the Vietnam War,which caused millions of innocent(无辜的)people to die.
15. Earl Brown was hailed(拥戴） as a hero after r________a man who had fallen on the track between the two rails at a subway station in New York.

B.Fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word.（0.5'x10=5')
1. Yesterday Helen shared her_______ interview experience with us.She felt great_______in her stomach and had to stop the interview.(pain)
2. John is_______for taking care of the customers. He's such a cheerful guy that he seems never tired of his _______ like taking orders or cleaning off the tables.(responsible)
3. I think Jim would be the perfect host for the talk show-----I can't find someone________! I'm sure his wisdom and sense of______are going to make the party a great success. (humour)
4. I've always had deep feelings for our old home in Paris. It was a house full of_______, a place where I grew up with a loving family.(laugh)
5. I guess I'll have to watch my________and take up exercise. I carried my dog_______10 kg upstairs this morning, then I kept panting(气喘吁吁)for 10 minutes!(weigh)
6. The Starry Night(1889) is widely regarded as(被视为)Vincent van Gogh's______work.(well-known)

VI. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs given.（0.5%x10=5%)
1. Alice_______(wake) up by cries of terror in the middle of the night. She had great difficulty
________(fall) asleep again and________(lie)in bed awake till the early morning.
2. This is the longest line I______(stand) in for the nucleic acid test(核酸检测)._______(see) the large crowd in front of me,I know it______(be) a long wait.
3. Because of_______(not allow)_________(go)out with his friends, Bob felt so bored that he decided to skip rope 5,000 times in 20 minutes.
4. As soon as the war________(break) out, flights were canceled. People's hope of returning to their countries_______(destroy).

VII.Choose a proper phrase to complete each sentence and change the form if necessary. There is an extra one.(1%x5=5%)
have a go at grow up sleep through
be fed up with make a fool of bring problems to




1. People who live an independent life always try to avoid_________others.
2. If I am free this afternoon,I__________mending your bike.
3. Up till now,he__________three times! Isn't that kind of school bullying?
4.__________his untidy roommate,he decided to rent another flat and live on his own.
5. After the heavy snow,the forest sounded pretty quiet with the cold-blooded animals there_________ the long winter.

VIII. Complete each sentence according to the Chinese given.(0.5'x15=7.5')
1. Joel的父母对他举办画展这件事十分生气。他们认为这没有意义。换句话说，他们觉得学习之外的事情都没必要做。
Joel's parents were very angry about_______ _______an art______. They thought there was no_______in doing that.______ _______ _______, they thought there was no need to do anything else except study.
2. 疫情给人们的生活带来了负面的影响，也给经济造成了巨大破坏。人们对此压力很大。一些人害怕他们会失业。一些人为自己账户里日渐减少的钱担忧。
The epidemic has had a negative______ _______people's life and has_______great _______
to the economy. People are pretty______ _______that. Some people_______that they will be out of work while some others worry about the decreasing money in their_______.

IX.Read the passage and finish the form with ONE word in each blank.(0.5'x10=5')
The thought of planning and hosting your own party or event can be both exciting and stressful.However, if you have a little know-how,you can plan the party of your dreams.
What Kind Of Event Are You Hosting?
You should first decide what kind of event you want to host. This can be anything from a simple movie night to a fancy dinner party. Remember, the more complex(复杂的)the event,the more work you have to do.
Choose A Theme(主题)
Every party has a theme,whether it be where it will be held,the time of year, or the reason you are having the party in the first place.This theme will serve as the basis of your event, as it will help you determine(决定)the menu and what kind of activities you will have.
Set A Budget(预算)
It's important to have a set budget so you know how much money you have to spend. Check prices on everything you think you will need. Remember to always compare prices so that you know you're getting the best deal.
Once you know about how much you have to spend,you can start buying whatever you need for your event.
Make An Invitation List
After you decide the basics of your party, start making a guest list. You can invite as many or as few as you want, but remember that generally only half the people you invite will be able to attend.
Once you have your list, send out invitations. Depending on the size of your event,you should send out invitations two to six weeks before the event so that everyone has a chance to make room on their calendars.
Make A Menu
The next thing you should consider is the menu. It is one of the most important parts of any event as guests always come with an empty stomach and almost always remember the food afterwards.
First you need to decide how the food will be served. You also need to think about whether you will be making the food or you will have someone else making it for you. After this, you can start planning out what kind of food you will be serving.Try out those recipes you\'ve always wanted to have a go at. Let your imagination run wild.

The Guide to Hosting the Perfect Get-Together

Introduction

Planning and hosting your own party can be exciting and
Stressful 1________you have a little know-how.
Five 2______

Decide on the kind of event
There is a wide range of 3______open to you, from a movie night to a dinner party. Your workload(工作量) 4_____as the event gets more complex.
Choose a theme
The theme can be related to the 5_____, the time or the reason for the party.
Set a budget


Knowing how much money you have for the party is important.
Check prices, 6_______ them and start buying what you need,and you'll get the best deal.
Make an 7______ list
Think about how many people you want to invite.
8______ to send out invitations two to six weeks before the event.

Make a menu
The menu is an important part as guests who come 9_____ will almost always remember it afterwards.
You should decide how the food will be served, 10______
will make the food and what kind of food you'd like to have.


X.Writing(10%)
Write a story within 80 words about how you overcame(克服)the difficulty with your study or life during the three weeks of staying at home,due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic(新冠疫情的爆发)in Nanjing in March.
Your passage should include:
Ø what the difficulty was;
Ø how you overcame the difficulty;
Ø what you learned from the experience.