2 . Albertus Magnus College student Shannon Visco had always loved theater since elementary school. When she arrived at college, she was excited to continue her interest in theater and join the drama club. However, Shannon soon discovered that Albertus Magnus College’s Drama Club was no longer functional.

This was a big disappointment for Shannon, who had always been surrounded by a theater community. Growing up, she did every show she possibly could, both in school and with community theater groups. Theater was more than just a hobby for Shannon—it was an important form of expressing herself.

Feeling the absence of the theater community, Shannon was inspired to restart the drama club. She wanted to bring back the spotlight (聚光灯) and create a space for students who shared her love of theater to come together and create something special.

Renewing a drama club that had been relatively inactive for years was not an easy task. Shannon received help from fellow students Giana Cagna and Kristian Lozada, in addition to English Professor Susan Cole. Together, the team shared emails and Zoom meetings to discuss the possibility of this effort and the next steps. By the beginning of Shannon’s second year at college, the club finally began to pick up.

Despite all their efforts, there was still a setback. They needed to recruit (招募) students. The group spread the word and put up posters around campus, but the result was not very promising. The students soon turned to their friends, and in doing so, they were finally able to fill a cast and crew (演员和工作人员).

Last month, the club successfully performed The Atomic Family from Outer Space—the club’s first performance in five years. The performance also received a Falcon Award for the best event on campus. It is safe to say we can expect big things from the drama club next year.

1. What did Shannon find after entering the university?

A．She fell in love with theater.

B．The drama club fell into disuse.

C．Her university had a rich history of drama education.

D．The drama club held events at her elementary school.

2. What was Shannon’s opinion of theater?

A．It could bring people close.	B．It was of high cultural value.
C．It was a way of self-expression.	D．It would enrich her college life.

3. How did Shannon’s effort turn out?

A．It was a success story.	B．It received mixed reviews.
C．It was against all expectations.	D．It achieved worldwide recognition.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Bring the spotlight back	B．Fame is the greatest inspiration
C．Unlock creativity through drama	D．Youth discovers a better self on screen

7 . 假定你是李华，是红星中学高二年级的学生。最近你们年级的同学参加了社会实践，外教老师Jason对此很感兴趣，请你给他写一封邮件，分享这次经历，内容包括：
1. 实践内容；
2. 体验和感受。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：
戏曲欣赏 opera appreciation       插秧 transplanting rice seedlings
扎筏 raft making       篝火 camping fire
Dear Jason,
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Yours,

Li Hua

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman think the boy behaves unusually?

A．He lost interest in reading.

B．He forgot to take notes in class.

C．He is too anxious about the upcoming exam.

2. What does the study show?

A．Pressure can be turned into the driving force.

B．High test anxiety might cause poorer test scores.

C．Students should address anxiety before tests.