11． Once upon a time, a group of frogs was traveling through the woods. Suddenly two of them fell into a deep pit (坑) . Other (1)      came over and they carefully stood (2)       the pit to see how deep it was. They told the two frogs that the pit was too (3)       and there was no hope left for them. (4)      the two frogs decided to ignore (忽略)what the others were saying and they kept trying to (5)      of the pit.
The group of frogs at the top of the pit saw the two frogs' efforts, but they were still saying that they should just give up. They even said: "You two would (6)       make it out."
Finally, one of the frogs heard what the others were saying and he decided to give up. He gave up trying and soon (7)      . After the death of this frog, the other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Again, the crowd of frogs shouted at him to stop the pain and just die.
He jumped even (8)       and finally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs asked: "Did you not hear (9)      ?"
The frog didn't know what they were saying, but he explained to them that he was (10)      . He thought they were encouraging him when he was keeping trying.

14． Many students love a big delicious breakfast, especially when it is made with fresh eggs. And then most of them throw their eggshells out with the kitchen waste. However, that's only because they don't know about how to use the eggshells.
Eggshells are a wonderful cleaner. Simply break them into small pieces, mix them with soap and water, and then use them to wash the mess away.
Eggshells are also great for the garden. Spread broken eggshells onto the garden soil (泥土)to help plants grow. They also help to keep harmful insects(害虫)away. If you plan to grow some plants from seeds(种子), put them in the soil in an eggshell, and then put the whole thing in a pot. The eggshell will break down to help the new plants grow.
Surprisingly, you can also eat your eggshells. They are rich in minerals that help build strong teeth and bones. Just be sure to boil(煮)your eggshells first, because there are some bacteria(细菌)in them. After turning them into powder(粉末), you can add it to your favorite foods and drinks. You can even feed it to your pets to help them stay healthy.
As we can see, eggshells have almost as many uses as the eggs themselves. The next time you finish eating your breakfast, think twice before you throw your eggshells out.

15． The story was in season any time between Thanksgiving and New Year Day, but the father usually began to tell it in the early part of October.
"Well, "the father said, "once there were two little pumpkin seeds. One was a good little pumpkin seed, and the other was bad and very proud(骄傲的). The farmer took both the seeds out to plant them in the patch(菜地) because he did not want to put them in the cornfield. Before he put them in the ground, he asked each one of them what he wanted to be when he came up. The good little pumpkin seed said he wanted to become a common pumpkin. The bad little pumpkin seed said he wanted to become a morning glory(喇叭花)".
"But the two little pumpkin seeds knew where they were well enough, and they let the rain and the sun help them grow. Then they both began to push, and gradually(慢慢地)they got their heads out of the ground. The bad little pumpkin vine(秧) said to his brother: 'Well, what are you going to do now?'The good little pumpkin vine said, 'Oh, I'm just going to stay here, and grow and grow, and put out all the blossoms I can, and let them all drop off but one, and then grow that into the biggest and fattest and sweetest pumpkin that ever was for Thanksgiving pies. '"

16． What is the secret behind the "A"? Good study habits are important. Here are some good study habits for you.
Set a goal. Be clear about what you will learn in the term and how well you want to do it. Tell yourself about the grades you want to get and try your best to get them.
       A planner can help you keep everything organized. You can write down the to-do lists, and then review items in the planner at both the beginning and end of the day.
Find a study area.        Find a quiet, and low-traffic space for study time. No cell phones allowed until homework is done.
Think positively. Always think positively when studying or heading into an exam. Turn self-talk like, "I'll never have enough time to get a good grade on this exam. " into positive ones like, "      "
Practice active listening.        Try to concentrate on the main points, think about what the speaker is saying and pay attention to how things are said. You should avoid talking or thinking about other problems when listening.
Read actively. Practice active reading by asking him or her to note the main idea of each passage and look up new words or concepts. Write a summary in your own words and come up with your own questions.

17． What would it be like to live on Mars? The movie The Martian has given us some answers. It is a 2015 science fiction movie. Matt Damon, who turns 50 this year, plays the main role in the movie. To survive, he finds a way to grow potatoes in a special room. He wears a spacesuit (太空服) when he is outside his "home".
The movie is set in the mid﹣2030s. NASA(美国国家航空航天局) worked with the producers(制片人) of The Martian to make the science in the movie realistic.
In fact, just like in the movie, walking on Mars' surface without a suit is a bad idea, because people would die in about 30 seconds. "Your eyes and skin would peel away like sheets of burning paper, " science reporter Ross Andersen said. "Your blood would turn to steam, and you would die within 30 seconds. " There is bad radiation (辐射) and dust storms. So people would most likely live in underground homes. If technology improves, more people and construction materials may go to Mars. Then people could build airtight (密不透风的) homes on the surface. And life would start to look like that on Earth.
On Mars, people could grow wheat and potatoes in special boxes. They could help make oxygen (氧气) for humans to breathe like trees do on Earth.
How to move around Mars? People have suggested cars, bikes, trains, cars and planes. However, there are no plans to say exactly what humans will use.

(1)How old is Matt Damon?
      
(2)Who helped the movie producers with the science part?
      
(3)Why is it a bad idea to walk on Mars's surface without a suit?
                                       
(4)Where could people grow potatoes on Mars?
                                       
(5)Do we know what humans will use to move around Mars?
                                       

18． The country music singer Kacey Musgraves joined the One World: Together at Home charity concert on April 19. The concert invited musicians from all over the world. These musicians sang from home. (1) 他们想要人们振奋起来. Kacey firstly thanked all the people out there risking their lives to get everyone through this difficult time. She enjoyed seeing everyone's rainbows in their windows. It inspired(启发)her to sing a song called Rainbow.
While Kacey was playing the piano and singing the song at home, she shared many pictures of hand-drawn rainbows from around the world. (2) It was one of the best shows of the night. After finishing her song, Kacey blew a kiss to the fans and told them: "(3) 一切都会好起来. Everybody must stay strong. " She also told them it was very important to stay inside during the special time. Kacey's contribution to the "One World" event will help raise money for the World Health Organization.
Kacey Musgraves is a singer and songwriter. She was born on August 21, 1988. (4) Kacey began to write songs when she was eight. At the age of 12, she started to take guitar lessons. Later she said that was one of the most important things in her life. (5) Kacey has achieved great success. She has won many awards. In this April, Kacey shared a new song "Oh, What a World 2. 0" for Earth Day. It's a new version of the song from her 2019 Grammy Album of the year "Golden Hour".
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19．A: Andy, you don't look well.             ?
B: I have a headache and I feel very tired.             ?
A: You should take your temperature.
B: Yes, I did. My temperature was not high. I did not have a fever.
A:             ?
B: Since this morning.
A: What did you do last night?
B:             . I didn't go to bed until 2 this morning.
A: Oh, well. You stayed up too late and didn't have enough sleep.
B: You are right. I will get some sleep later.
A: Yes, you should. Why don't you go back to your room now and rest for a while.
B: OK.             !
A: No problem. Take care!

20． 假如你是李华. 请你准备一篇发言稿, 分享一件曾经发生但让你记忆犹新的重要大事, 内容包括何事、何时、何地发生, 事发当时你在做什么, 事情为什么重要和你依然记得的原因等.
要求:
(1)80词 (开头已给出, 不计入总词数);
(2)可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯;
(3)不得出现真实的人名和校名.
Dear classmates,
I still remember an important event.