2016年上海闵行初三英语一模
C. My father will always live in my heart though he passed away many years ago.My earliest
m_________of dad is grabbing his hand while we walked together.As I grew older,I
remember my father and I listening to basketball games on the radio.I always fell asleep
before the game was over.When I woke up in the morning,the score sheet with the
r________score on it would be lying next to me.I’11 always remember that.
On cold mornings my father would bring his bread truck by the house.I used to ride on
the floor of that bread truck as he delivered(分送)the bread to the stores.The smell and the
warmth from the bread made my mouth water and kept me warm.I’11 always remember that.
My father would be present at all my games.One night before an important game my
father looked at me s_______ told me that he wouldn’t be able to watch the game because he
had to deliver the bread and it was a three-hour drive.The next day as the game drew near I
thought about my dad.I happened to look across the field and surprisingly saw his bread truck
pulling into the stadium.He m_______to make the game.I’11 always remember that.
Years later I had become a teacher.I’11 never forget the v______on the phone early one
morning telling me dad had just been killed in a traffic accident.I could hear my heart beat in
my ears.I hung up the phone and went back to my bedroom.After that nothing really mattered
to me.I still taught in school but I couldn’t centre attention on my teaching.One day I was on
the playground when a little boy walked up to me and grabbed my hand.His hand held
m_______the same way I used to hold my father’s by the last two fingers.At that moment I
found my purpose in life again.You see even though my father was gone,he left s_________
with me,his smile,compassion and touch.My purpose was to use those gifts as he did.From
that day on I started.I’11 always remember that!
D.
Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their
piano. That night, the two of them sat side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to
celebrate their new home. The loud music filled the room and made them feel very happy.
The next morning,however, their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a note under their door
during the night. One of their neighbor had written to complain(抱怨) about the sound of the
piano. Dario’s mother asked the building superintendent(管理员) if he knew anything about it.
But he said that they were all nice people and he couldn’t imagine any of them had done that.
Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their neighbors and apologize for
their playing.
“Maybe we could go and visit everyone in person.” his mother said.
“What if we invited them to come here for a party instead? Dario asked.
They both loved the idea. Over the next few days, they sent out invitations and prepared
desserts for their guests. They decorated the apartment with streamers(彩带) and party lights.
Finally, the day of the party arrived. Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers.
Some even brought desserts to share. One woman, Mrs. Gilbert, gave Dario’s mother with a book
of piano music by Chopin.