1 . Your best friend’s birthday is coming up, and you want to hold a great party for her. Depending on your friend, you might want to organize a small-themed dinner party at your house. Be sure to make the birthday memorable. The following ways may help.

Step 1	Brainstorm ideas with your friend. Start planning at least 3 weeks in advance (提前) and talk to your friend to get an idea of what she wants. At this point, it is important to decide what kind of party she wants and how many people to invite. Also, you need to answer the following questions: When is your friend’s birthday? Will you celebrate on her birthday or a few days later? What time will the party be?
Step 2	Make a guest list and invite the guests. Work with your friend to create a guest list. Guests should receive the invitation 2 to 3 weeks in advance. When inviting guests, make sure to give them the following information: your friend’s name, the date and time of the party, the date on which guests should RSVP (回复) , your address and your contact information (email address and/or phone number).
Step 3	Prepare food and songs. Make a list of everything you need. Have everything ready several days before the party. You can make food by yourself or buy some food and drinks. Don’t forget to place an order for a birthday cake, and buy birthday candles. Ask your friend for a list of her favorite songs, or create a playlist that fits the theme of the party.
Step 4	Have fun and celebrate! As the focus of the party is on your friend, you’re the host and it is your job to make sure everything goes smoothly and everyone has a good time. For example, you should ask an uninvited guest to leave.

1. What can you describe through “brainstorming ideas”?

A．The kind of party you want.	B．The date of the birthday party.
C．The time to plan the party.	D．The place to have the party.

2. What can we know from Step Two?

A．You can create a guest list all by yourself.

B．Guests should be told who else would come to the party.

C．Guests are supposed to reply to the invitation.

D．You should give invitations one day before the party.

3. Why should you ask an uninvited guest to leave?

A．To make sure the party goes well.

B．To save some food and drinks.

C．To find something to do at the party.

D．To help people focus on the birthday friend.

4. Which question could best help us find out the writer’s purpose?

A．Did the writer tell us how to make a birthday cake?

B．Did the writer help us know where to hold a party?

C．Did the writer show us when to invite guests?

D．Did the writer teach us how to plan a birthday party?

2 . “Happiness is a habit,” says Talia Soen, CEO of Happy Things, a platform (平台) that helps you develop those habits through daily lives. “Many people think happiness is hard to achieve, but we want to make it easy to understand and teachable.” she says, “Let’s examine the habits of happy people.”

The experience of joy is related to the good, meaningful life. Happiness can be found in the small moments of our daily lives. For example, showing thankful feeling has been proved to increase happiness. Take a moment to think about the help you receive from others and thank them deeply. It can bring great joy to your life.

Reducing stress can improve your overall happiness. It’s not a good idea to worry about too much. Soen suggests that spending time in nature is helpful for stress reduction. Even if you don’t have time or access to go outdoors all year round, you can feel better by listening to nature sounds. And a study has shown that people feel less stressed if they have two to five hours of free time every day.

“There have been several studies on happiness and exercise,” Soen says. “Many studies show that our happiness levels are influenced by moving our bodies a little bit more.” The exact reason remains unclear, but even short periods of exercise can achieve this. As Soen mentioned earlier, exercising outdoors can have a double influence.

Having strong social relationships, such as friends, family, or other meaningful connections, can contribute to happiness. These relationships provide support when you need it. A researcher says, “Happy people spend more time with their friends and family members and are simply around other people more often.” So, why not have lunch with your family or reach out to an old friend?

As you can see, happiness is all around us as long as we develop good habits.

1. Of which platform is Talia Soen the CEO?

A．Happy Moments.

B．Joyful Life.

C．Happy Things.

D．Reducing Stress.

2. According to the passage, why are small moments important for happiness?

A．They can provide support we need.	B．They can bring great joy to our life.
C．They can help develop good habits.	D．They are the only cause of happiness.

3. Which word is close to the underlined word “access”?

A．problems

B．reports

C．chances

D．meals

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a habit of happy people?

A．Showing thankful feelings often.	B．Spending time with friends and family.
C．Not worrying about small things.	D．Reading more books when we’re free.

5. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Happiness is hard to achieve for everyone.	B．Developing good habits leads to happiness.
C．Exercising outdoors is the key to happiness.	D．Relationships have no influence on happiness.

3 . In a recent small group activity in Mrs. Johnson’s 9th-grade class, students came together to discuss how a growth mindset (思维模式) can greatly influence our life. Here are the opinions on developing a growth mindset shared by the students.

Steps	Opinions from Group Discussions
Believe in Yourself	Start by believing yourself that you have the power to change your habits. Your habits are shaped by your beliefs and strengths. Use positive statements to welcome changes into your life and prepare your mind for a new way of thinking.
Accept and Overcome Weaknesses	Whatever your weakness is, accept and explore different approaches (方法) to overcome it. Be kind to yourself and focus on finding solutions instead of being angry with yourself. If you have to get out of bed early in the morning, try setting the alarm earlier or preparing things in advance to make mornings easier.
Welcome Challenges for Growth	Stepping out of your comfort zone (区)and taking on new challenges helps you improve your skills and broaden your knowledge and experiences. Whether it’s learning a new sports skill or making progress in your studies, look for challenges that push you to grow. Appreciate the unexpected challenges along the way.
Work with Your Learning Styles	Find out how you learn best, as it will help you learn more effectively. Some learners need to see things to understand them, while others do better with listening or talking. Take your time to learn and look for excellence by practicing and repeating. Accept applying what you learn, even if you make mistakes, as they help you become more skilled.

Developing a growth mindset not only reduces worry but also brings happiness. By celebrating your achievements and enjoying the journey of growth and learning, you can create a satisfying and successful life.

1. According to the passage, what is the first step to changing your habits?

A．Believing in yourself.	B．Using positive statements.
C．Shaping your beliefs and strengths.	D．Preparing a new way of thinking.

2. How does the passage help you know about accepting weaknesses?

A．By explaining the words.	B．By giving examples.
C．By telling a story.	D．By showing the sayings.

3. Which of the following is the writer’s final opinion?

A．Accepting challenges is the key to success.

B．Overcoming weaknesses leads to a satisfying life.

C．Practicing helps you become more skilled.

D．Growth mindset reduces worry and brings happiness.

4. What question will Mrs. Johnson probably ask according to the students’ opinions?

A．Why is it important to pay no attention to weaknesses?

B．How can you avoid making mistakes in your daily lives?

C．What can you do to welcome change and believe in yourself?

D．Can you explain why accepting challenges is not necessary?

4 . Good afternoon. My name is Susanna. I come from America. I am a junior high school student. I will talk to you about the lives of American students in school.

In America, students usually get up at 6:30. After getting up, they often run for half an hour in the morning. When the class starts at 8 A. m., students need to learn some subjects. They learn English, Chinese, math, science, biology, music and art.

The students eat lunch at school at 12 o’clock. They have many kinds of food to eat, such as meat, vegetables, fruit, bread and so on, but hot dogs and hamburgers are their favorites.

Students have a short rest after lunch. The first class in the afternoon starts at 1:30 and school is over at 3:00.

After school, they always self-study and do their homework until 6:00 in the afternoon.

From 6 to 8 o’clock, they play games, exercise, read, write, draw and do other activities. They go to bed at nine in the evening. They sleep about nine hours a day. The students all think that their school life is very interesting.

That’s all. Thank you.

1. Susanna is a ________.

A．teacher

B．student

C．worker

D．nurse

2. How long do students run in the morning?

A．15 minutes.

B．20 minutes.

C．30 minutes.

D．40 minutes.

3. What do the students do from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.?

A．Self-study and do their homework.	B．Play basketball or football.
C．Eat dinner and take a walk.	D．Sing and dance.

4. Susanna talks about at least ________ kinds of after-school activities.

A．four

B．five

C．three

D．two

5. Which one is true?

A．Students always have breakfast at school.

B．Students like to have bread and milk the most.

C．Students sleep about eight hours a day.

D．Susanna talks about school life in America in the afternoon.

5 . Reading about people, events, and happenings in the news is a great way to learn about the world around you. As you read, it’s important to know the accuracy (准确度) of the news. So you must have the ability to identify (辨别) information in the news. Here are some steps to help you.

Step 1	Identify what kind of information you’re reading. A news article should present both sides of a story. This kind of story is different from an opinion article. Opinion articles can be great to read, but you must know that they may present only one side of a story.
Step 2	The purpose of a news article is to give readers the facts of an event. It is not trying to make readers believe something or change their opinions. That’s because both sides of an event will be shared in a news article. Other articles may try to make you believe something. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t read those stories. They can be interesting. What’s more important is that you should realize stories can have different purposes. Knowing the purpose of a story can help you understand it.
Step 3	If you want to find out all the facts of a news story, you can read the same story in different news. You’ll have to read carefully because each piece of news may talk about something from different views. By reading a few different articles, you can get a general idea of what happened.

1. How does the writer begin the text?

A．By giving an opinion.	B．By asking a question.
C．By telling a story.	D．By showing an example.

2. What’s the purpose of a news article?

A．To make readers believe something.	B．To help readers know the facts.
C．To let readers get the writer’s opinion.	D．To change readers’ opinions.

3. What can you do if you want to find out all the facts about a news story?

A．Write the news article on your own.	B．Interview people who know the news.
C．Read different articles about the story.	D．Ask others for their private opinions.

4. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A．Introduce the main information in the news.

B．Explain the purposes of a news story.

C．Describe the importance of reading news.

D．Teach us ways to identify news information.

6 .

Beidaihe is well-known as the “Hawaii of the East”. The quiet environment, clear waters and kinds of water activities make it an ideal tourist destination. The golden sandy beaches offer perfect places for relaxation and sunbathing. Don’t miss enjoying delicious seafood at the local restaurants.
Pigeon Nest Park is named after its special rocks which look like pigeon nests. When you climb up to the mountain peak, you’ll be rewarded with beautiful views of the city and the Bohai Sea. You can watch the sunrise from the sea, and also thousands of birds flying near the park every spring and autumn.
Shanhaiguan Pass is famous as “First Pass Under Heaven”. This ancient fortress (堡垒) stands in the easternmost point of the Great Wall. You can admire the old city walls, watch towers, and pass gates that have guarded the country for centuries. You can also take a walk along the ancient streets not far from it.
Yansaihu Lake, called “Guilin in the North”, is surrounded by green mountains. This man-made lake offers you unforgettable experience. You can enjoy a peaceful boat ride, or simply relax under the shade of the trees. You can also watch the performances of more than two thousand birds, even including black swans and red-crowned cranes.

1. What is Beidaihe famous as?

A．Hawaii of the East.	B．First Pass Under Heaven.
C．Guilin in the North.	D．Bird Paradise.

2. According to the passage, where should you go if you like watching birds?

A．Shanhaiguan Pass and old city streets.	B．Yansaihu Lake and Pigeon Nest Park.
C．Shanhaiguan Pass and Yansaihu Lake.	D．Pigeon Nest Park and old city streets.

3. Where do you think the passage is from?

A．The newspaper.

B．The TV.

C．The Internet.

D．The magazine.

7 . A rainy day can do more than just influence your mood, it can also turn the streets and your home into a mess. When it is raining, there are things you can do to protect you from water damage (损坏) caused by heavy rain.

At home and outside ◆ When you are at home, keep windows and doors closed. If the rain water enters the room, cut off the power supply (供应) to stop the rain water from electrifying and hurting people. ◆ If you are outside, do not stay under trees or large billboards close to power supply lines. And remember, you can’t touch anything metal or electrical. In thunderstorm weather, it is better not to answer and dial mobile phones outdoors. The mobile phones can also cause thunder and hurt people.

When walking or driving on rainy days ◆Try to choose the main road and ring road. Reduce the speed gradually from high speed to low speed. When there is too much rain water, slow down your car and drive more slowly. ◆ In areas with strong rain, when driving out, you should pay attention to the information of waterlogged (积水的) road section and traffic control, and plan the travel route in advance. ◆Because of the heavy rain, roads and parking area may be full of water, electric vehicles (交通工具) are left in the rain water. The line is very easy to short circuit (短路) in the charging process (在充电过程中). We must do something right away. ◆ If the vehicle stalls (熄火) in driving, get off the vehicle and wait for rescue. Never stay in the car all the time.

1. What can we do if the rain water enters the room?

A．Clean it out of the room at once.	B．Cut off the power supply at once.
C．Close the door and windows.	D．Stand on a much higher place.

2. Why can’t we answer and dial mobile phones outdoors in thunderstorm weather?

A．Because nobody will call you.	B．Because there will be less electricity.
C．Because mobile phones have no signals.	D．Because mobile phones can cause thunder and hurt us.

3. What must we do if there’s short circuit in the charging process of electric vehicles?

A．Stop charging at once.	B．Move the vehicles aside.
C．Find another time to charge.	D．Stay away from the vehicles.

4. What is the writer’s purpose of writing this article?

A．Stop us from going out on rainy days.	B．Tell us ways of protecting ourselves.
C．Give us some warning on rainy days.	D．Give us some examples of living.

8 . The Earth we live in is facing a big challenge. The air and water have been polluted seriously. Resources (资源), specially water resources are also gradually becoming less and less. Therefore, let’s take action together to protect the beautiful blue planet.

What is World Water Day?

People, animals and plants all depend on water. This day is about encouraging people to take action to fight the world water crisis (危机). The main focus of this day is to help achieve the goal of having clean water for everyone by 2030.

The water crisis situation

Although over 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, the freshwater resurces for human use are not abundant.

Many people in developing countries drink polluted water. One in four children’s deaths in the world is caused by lack ( 缺乏) of clean water. Over two billion people live in countries that don’t have a good enough water. It will be more dificult to find the safe drinking water, and half of the world’s population could be living in areas of water lack by 2025.

Infuence of water resources shortage

Because of the lack of water resources, it is hard to find the safe, clean water for drinking. People drink dirty water instead, which can cause deadly diseases. It has effect on the children’s education. Many children have to walk far every day just to collect water for their family. Without water, people can’t keep clean, so diseases spread.

How can we help?

Use less water in your daily life. For example, have shorter showers and turn off the tap while you brush your teeth. Tell your friends and family about the importance of protecting and saving water for the life of our planet. Support charities that help bring clean water to people who need it.

1. World Water Day focuses on the goal of ________.

A．providing clean water for everybody	B．the freshwater resources for human
C．water problems in developing countries	D．protecting the world water crisis

2. Deadly diseases will be caused if people ________.

A．don’t drink enough water	B．drink clean water instead
C．have polluted water	D．collect water for their family

3. What does the underlined word “abundant” probably mean?

A．Clean.

B．Dirty.

C．Rich.

D．Poor.

4. What is the purpose for the writer to write the article?

A．To solve the pollution problem.	B．To introduce World Water Day.
C．To face a big challenge.	D．To protect the water resources.

9 . Willows in February get life:

Grasses are to become green in March;

When April falls, our best time will come;

Then all rivers become blue...

“CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN IN SPRING” is a song performed at the 2024 Spring Festival Gala. It shows the charm and energy of spring through scene designs filled with the colors of spring and the light, cheerful dance steps of the performers.

The lyrics (歌词) of the song mention natural sceneries characteristic of spring, and incorporate (融合) classical Chinese poetry, allowing the audience to experience the attraction of traditional culture. The lyricist, Yu Zhuo’er, hopes that listeners can feel the warmth and beauty of spring when listening to the song.

Paired with a dance performance, the song creates an audio-visual feast (视听盛宴) and provides the audience with a pleasant journey into the springtime.

I go up to hill to meet you;

Flower watchers feel that springtime is short;

Hope to meet you for all my life...

In a word, this song not only shows the beautiful scenery of spring but also expresses the desire and praise for a better life, reflecting a combination (结合) of modern music and traditional culture.

1. When will the best time come according to the song?

A．In February.

B．In March.

C．In April.

D．In May.

2. What do the lyrics of the song allow the audience to experience?

A．The beauty of the Spring Festival Gala.	B．The attraction of traditional culture.
C．The scene designs filled with the colors of spring.	D．The cheerful steps of performers.

3. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A．To introduce a song.	B．To describe a performance.
C．To show his love for spring.	D．To tell a story.

10 . Do you know how people fish in winter? Here are the steps.

Step 1 Find the fish The leader of the fishermen needs to find the best fishing place. He lies down, and his ears touch the ice. This way, he can hear the fish. He has to listen carefully. If he makes a bad decision, they may get nothing that day.

Step 2 Cut holes The fishermen cut hundreds of holes in the ice, making a circle. The ice can be 50 cm thick. The fishermen have to work very hard. At the same time, they must be careful not to fall into the lake.

Step 3 Set the net Then, they place a big net under the ice. The net goes along the holes and rounds up the fish.The fishermen push long hooks (钩子) into the holes and lead the net to make an enclosure (围场).

Step 4 Pull in the net After 7—8 hours of hard work, they pull the net out of the water through a big hole. Inside it are hundreds of tons of fat fish. The horses come to help. They turn a big wheel. And the wheel is tied to the net. This way, they can pull the net out of water. The net has large holes. So, baby fish can get away. When they grow up, they can give birth to more fish.

1. How does the writer begin the text?

A．By telling a story.	B．By asking a question.
C．By describing a thing.	D．By using a saying.

2. Why does the leader of the fishermen lie down?

A．Because he is too tired.	B．Because he wants to hear the fish.
C．Because he wants to check if the ice is hard.	D．Because he wants to show he works hard.

3. What can the horses do?

A．They can carry people to a far place.	B．They lead the net to make an enclosure.
C．They can make baby fish get away.	D．They can pull the net out of water.

4. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A．To describe how cold winter is.	B．To show the leader of the fishermen is very important.
C．To show us how to fish in winter.	D．To suggest we protect the lake.