I . 语法填空 (2018· 郑州质检 ) I lost my last debate in the recent National High School Academic Debate & Speech Tournament held in Shanghai.But instead of focusing on my __ 1 __ (fail), I stopped to reflect on my experiences in the past few years __ 2 __ a debater. In general, preparing for new debate topics usually __ 3 __ (include) brainstorming arguments, researching a resolution ( 解决 ), and doing debate practice.So if you spot a debating group, you might see us sitting together after school, or even all day at weekends, discussing arguments and researching evidence.You might also notice us arguing __ 4 __ (fierce) anywhere we can. Not only are they supportive, but my debate friends also have similar passions and interests to mine. As we discuss debate topics, my fellow debaters and I can talk about anything, from __ 5 __ best way of rehabilitating ( 改造 ) criminals to the negative points of free immigration policies.However, our discussions are more than just a way __ 6 __ (practice) our debating skills.In my mind, they help us to become calm and consider __ 7 __ (win) and solving real problems as well. To me, the debating community is a great place __ 8 __ people help each other not only because they ' re interested in a higher cause, but because they care about how people from different __ 9 __ (background) can lead better lives.I ' m grateful to each of my debate friends and every single minute we got to spend together.Indeed, my high school life would be incomplete without them.So even though I __ 10 __ (defeat) in my last debate, I ' m still thankful for being part of my wonderful debate family. II . 短文改错 (2018· 江西省南昌市模拟 ) It is known that some students cheat in exams. It has three reason. First of all, there are too many exams. Beside, the exams given are difficulty in some way. Secondly, some students have to cheat in exams because of they are too lazy. The last reason is to please our parents and teachers. For some students, low marks brought them great pressure and make them depressing. In my opinion, cheating in exams are wrong. We should take active attitude to our studies, and try to get a mark what is true as well as good.