1 . 听下面一篇短文。按照你所听内容的先后顺序将下列图片排序。短文读两遍。

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2 . 请阅读下面短文。从每小题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑,

We all know that being kind can help people in need, but do you know that kindness can also help yourself?

According to National Public Radio, the Big Joy Project began in 2021. It spreads the message that people can find happiness in difficult times and use it to do good.

The project was open to anyone. More than 70, 000 people from over 200 countries took part in it. All had to take an online survey answering questions about their feelings. Then, they needed to do a small thing every day, such as visiting an elderly neighbor or buying a cup of coffee for a stranger. Finally, they had to take the other survey to compare their feelings before and after.

The results were announced on November 11, 2023. “We are really excited. After the project, there are big changes, including greater happiness, less stress, better sleep, stronger problem-solving abilities, and greater satisfaction with relationships,” said Emiliana Simon-Thomas, the leader of the Big Joy Project.

“Think of happiness as a skill that you can get through practice, instead of seeing it as something that happens to you. This may make sense,” added Emiliana.

Will the changes brought about by doing good last long or disappear soon? The question is not yet answerable. But one thing is certain—doing one good thing can lead to other good things. That’s why small acts of kindness can go a long way.

1. What do we know about the Big Joy Project?

A．It is open to young people.

B．It needs people to take two surveys.

C．Mow than 200 people took part in it.

2. When did the Big Joy Project start?

A．In 2011.

B．In 2021.

C．In 2023.

3. What changes have people experienced through the project?

A．They have become less happier.

B．They have become more satisfied with the project.

C．They have improved the abilities of solving problems.

4. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in the fifth paragraph?

A．Happiness.

B．Skill.

C．Practice.

5. What’s the main idea for this passage?

A．Changes always come suddenly to you.

B．Happiness always leads to a better health.

C．A small act of kindness can make a big difference.

4 . 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I was invited by my friend to be a volunteer at Tent City. A number of tents had been set up for the homeless in this area.

My husband had no time to _______ our two sons, so I took 9-year-old Tom and 5-year-old Tim with me. Many of the people we _______ had missing teeth or wore dirty clothes. My sons had a lot of _______ . “Why don’t they buy food like us?” “Why don’t they have homes?” What they saw challenged their _______ ideas about how people lived in the world. We talked about the _______ why people ended up in that kind of situation.

I was worried that my sons would make too much noise. But _______ my surprise, the people we served were quite thankful because I had brought them there. Many said how fun it was to have _______ children around.

After dinner, I saw Tom sit with several old men. He was _______ these people who were talking about sports. To be honest, I had _______ realized that he was such a good listener. As some old men returned to their tents, I heard Tom saying to them, “Thanks so much for having dinner with us.” I could see that they were ________ by his simple words. I hugged him tightly (紧紧地). I was proud of him because treating people with respect is really a good manner.

1.

A．look for

B．look up

C．look after

D．look into

2.

A．served

B．praised

C．admired

D．raised

3.

A．suggestions

B．messages

C．problems

D．questions

4.

A．creative

B．strange

C．clever

D．common

5.

A．excuses

B．reasons

C．interests

D．wishes

6.

A．in

B．to

C．by

D．for

7.

A．active

B．humorous

C．patient

D．beautiful

8.

A．agreeing with

B．depending on

C．listening to

D．running after

9.

A．always

B．often

C．never

D．usually

10.

A．found

B．touched

C．caught

D．hurt

5 . On the morning of November 6th, I went to work as a volunteer guide along with some of my schoolmates. I had just a little experience as a volunteer before.

Our group was sent to the show called “Time-Space Post Office”. This show was made up of many letters from the visitors who had attended it before. The letters were about people’s understanding of the arts or their wishes.

Soon, we welcomed a group of visitors. I was afraid to talk with them. Instead, I just stood by. But slowly, I became less nervous. I tried to speak to an old man. “Hello, I am a volunteer guide for the show. You are now looking at Mr. Ding Yi’s ‘Time-Space Post Office.’ I’d like to introduce this show to you.” “Here, we can see many letters written by our old visitors.” I continued. “In fact, everybody can become a part of this show. You can write about the future—your thoughts, dreams and hopes.” The old man smiled at me and said, “Thank you, boy! You just did a wonderful job!” After hearing those words, I was so excited.

This volunteer activity helped me become more confident (自信的). I am now looking forward to taking part in a similar activity in the near future!

1. What is “Time-Space Post Office” made up of?

A．Many kinds of postcards.	B．Letters from old visitors.
C．Suggestions from the visitors.	D．Problems visitors can’t understand.

2. Why was the writer afraid to talk with the visitors at the beginning?

A．He was very nervous.	B．The visitors were unfriendly.
C．He knew little about the show.	D．He had no experience in volunteering.

3. What may the writer do in the near future?

A．Work in a post office.	B．Never be nervous again.
C．Continue to be a volunteer.	D．Become a part of this show.

7 . 阅读下面短文，理解其大意，然后从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When my daughter, Linda, was in the third grade, she saved all her pocket money for over five months to buy Christmas presents. In the middle of December, Linda said she had made her ________ and had thirty dollars in her pocket.

One day I drove her to a supermarket. Linda ________ a basket and went in while I was waiting and watching in the car. It took Linda over 50 minutes to choose her presents. Finally she came to the checkout counter and reached into her pocket for her money. _________, it was not there! There was a ________ in her pocket, but no money. Linda stood there holding her basket, tears falling down her face.

Then a ________ thing happened. A woman came up to Linda and took her in her arms. “You would help me a lot if you ________ me to pay for you,” said the woman. “It would be the most wonderful gift you could give me. I only ask that one day you will pass ________ on. When you grow up, I would like you to find someone you can help. When you help others, I know you will feel as good about it as I do now.”

Linda ________ the money, dried her tears and ran back to the checkout counter as fast as she could. That year we all enjoyed our gifts almost as much as Linda enjoyed giving them to us.

1.

A．gift

B．list

C．form

2.

A．put down

B．handed out

C．picked up

3.

A．Unkindly

B．Unluckily

C．Uncertainly

4.

A．hole

B．coin

C．photo

5.

A．boring

B．moving

C．relaxing

6.

A．allow

B．forget

C．suggest

7.

A．it

B．you

C．them

8.

A．raised

B．watched

C．accepted