1 . Steph Clemence always intended to go to college. But life has a(an) _________ throughout her early childhood years to _________ barriers. Growing up, she led a nomadic (漫游的) life because her mother, who remarried several times, was always on the _________. By the time of high school, Steph had lived in 25 places.

When her stepfather died in a car accident, leaving her mother to support three daughters on a(an) _________ income, paying for college became a serious question. But she still tried to figure out what to do with a life so _________ her plan for schooling.

The _________ came one afternoon when she was cleaning her bedroom. She _________ a thick document where she found a handout titled “Mrs. Clark’s Book List” by her high school English teacher Dorothy Clark.

It wasn’t homework, but it could be a(an) _________ for those not able to receive higher education due to _________ problems like her. The teacher had spent months creating a list of 153 books whose contents would be as __________ as a two-year study at an arts college.

Steph studied the list. Each of those books __________ her to learn more. The reading list was also a(an) __________ in her everyday life, even __________ with her on vacations to find out the next book. She never did get to college, but has now only four books left before __________ the list. She wishes she could thank Mrs. Clark for how reading the __________ on the list has changed her life.

1.

A．efficiency

B．motivation

C．exception

D．tendency

2.

A．hold back

B．set up

C．give away

D．carry on

3.

A．display

B．move

C．threat

D．mission

4.

A．precise

B．independent

C．modest

D．initial

5.

A．breaking away from

B．taking hold of

C．giving in to

D．going in for

6.

A．situation

B．answer

C．procedure

D．emergency

7.

A．spotted

B．folded

C．loaded

D．assigned

8.

A．hard rock

B．far cry

C．field work

D．road map

9.

A．flexible

B．foundational

C．financial

D．temporary

10.

A．qualified

B．reliable

C．sufficient

D．delightful

11.

A．confirmed

B．sharpened

C．stimulated

D．bounced

12.

A．origin

B．treat

C．concept

D．constant

13.

A．discussing

B．traveling

C．whispering

D．flashing

14.

A．completing

B．forecasting

C．revealing

D．declaring

15.

A．remarks

B．works

C．proofs

D．zones

2 . Michael Priscilla is a young architect with a blog that I follow. In a post, he described how in 2005, he rode coast-to-coast, 4547 miles to Portland, Oregon, and he ended up staying there. He thought his experience changed his life.

The story resonated with me, because when I was 17, the summer before I went into architecture school, I did much the same thing, and it changed my life too. I did not go quite as far, traveling 2700 miles to Vancouver.

But it was still a very long way and in 1970, nobody was riding bikes. Our diet only consisted of a loaf of white bread and a jar of peanut butter each meal, or dinner with other people in the campgrounds who were just amazed that we were doing this. Equipment was primitive and we had no sunscreen.

But, as it was for Michael, it was a life-changing experience. I have never forgotten that everything weighs something and every ounce matters; in architecture I always tended toward light and portable and simple. I learned that people of all ages and origins are generally really, really nice and helpful and friendly. When I got back to architecture school, I saw the world differently, understood space and time differently, and I don’t think that ever left me.

Going with the flow, having a good attitude and just being open to accept whatever happens, is the formula (公式) to having an amazing experience. Worrying and planning too much stops any experience from ever taking place. This is a hard lesson to learn.

Nowadays, lots of people of all ages are doing it. In America and Europe, bicycle tourism has become a big deal, with one website noting that bicycle vacations are the new golf. Perhaps crossing the entire country is a bit much, but reading Michael’s post makes me want to get back on my bike and take a good long ride.

1. With the story “resonating” with me, the author meant __________.

A．a reminder for the life-changing event	B．their riding with similar distances
C．a comparison of educational background	D．their popularity among blog followers

2. How can we best describe the author’s bicycling experience?

A．Awkward.

B．Remarkable.

C．Challenging.

D．Risky.

3. What advice will the author most likely give to the cyclists?

A．Choosing a nice route.	B．Buying a comfortable bike.
C．Finding a good companion.	D．Not making too many plans.

4. What is the purpose of this passage?

A．To recall an experience.	B．To introduce a blogger.
C．To explain a phenomenon.	D．To recommend a tour route.

3 . Sammy Yoelin saw a need to feed the hungry in his community. He found out that some churches had more food donation than they _______. So he put his simple plan into action.

“We got the _______ bread from the churches and we made the _______ in my back yard,” said Yoelin. “And then we would _______ the sandwiches to Temple Beth Shalom and the Salvation Army in the area, where some people do not have enough to _______. “Sammy and his brothers Ryan and Darren _______ Club Sandwich at Villa Park High School, Sammy and his club members know they are doing something _______.

“It’s a great feeling to know that I’m part of that. I have almost started a big trend of giving back to the community, and these _______ are so willing to reach out to those in need that they just can’t _______ for the next meeting.” said Sammy.

The high school senior ________ to keep up with his community involvement ________ working hard for his career choices.

“It is most likely that I will ________ business and accounting, so that it will ________ me somewhere. Hopefully, I’m able to take the club to ________. That would be great if I could be able to do that,” said Sammy.

Though high school can be ________, Sammy makes sure that he always has time for ________.

“It’s indeed a great experience to give back to where you were ________. I love doing it,” said Sammy.” I keep on ________ my all and the results are good every time I do it”.

Sammy Yoelin is making sure that those in need get the most basic necessity — ________. And his story has proved that it ________ takes a little to make a big difference in your community.

1.

A．need

B．own

C．prepare

D．produce

2.

A．wasted

B．smelly

C．extra

D．cheap

3.

A．chocolates

B．sandwiches

C．biscuits

D．cakes

4.

A．take back

B．leave behind

C．ask for

D．give away

5.

A．eat

B．drink

C．wear

D．spend

6.

A．formed

B．joined

C．protected

D．telephoned

7.

A．common

B．impossible

C．important

D．traditional

8.

A．workers

B．women

C．men

D．kids

9.

A．search

B．wait

C．apply

D．call

10.

A．offers

B．agrees

C．threatens

D．plans

11.

A．while

B．before

C．after

D．unless

12.

A．belong to

B．carry on

C．take up

D．put off

13.

A．beat

B．take

C．hide

D．recognize

14.

A．community

B．park

C．church

D．college

15.

A．happy

B．relaxing

C．boring

D．busy

16.

A．help

B．study

C．survey

D．exercise

17.

A．accepted

B．raised

C．controlled

D．admired

18.

A．discovering

B．giving

C．creating

D．holding

19.

A．clothing

B．water

C．food

D．air

20.

A．almost

B．also

C．only

D．sometimes

4 . One of the pleasant things about having an apartment is having neighbors. You may develop personal friendships with some of your neighbors. There may also be times when you have a conflict（冲突）with your neighbors. There may be neighbors you just don't get along with at all. So how can you get along well with your neighbors？

Your neighbors have the right to maintain their living space as you do. Your neighbors have their own lifestyle and their own responsibilities. When you first move into an apartment, show respect for your neighbors. If you see them outside, say "hello". Introduce yourself to them and tell them you just moved in. Be pleasant. Early conflict with neighbors can cause you a bad reputation（名声）.You should avoid that. Don't turn up your radio loud. Don't speed up your car on the streets of the neighborhood.

If your neighbors or your landlord（房东）feels that you are causing a problem at any point, be-have responsibly. It is not fun to suddenly be blamed for something, and it is easy to get defensive if this occurs. However, you need to accept that something you are doing has dissatisfied either your neighbors or your landlord or both of them. Listen to their stories carefully. Try to imagine yourself in their situation. Apologize for the problem you have caused.

If you feel your neighbors are causing a disturbance, be dispassionate. For example, suppose that it's two o'clock in the morning and you are awakened by loud noise from neighbors who are having a party, what will you do？This is annoying. You need to recognize that this is the first time that such kind of thing has happened. Recognize that your neighbors are human beings that make mistakes. Realize that there is time to resolve your discomfort with your neighbors. With cool heads, proper communication, patience, and consideration, you can solve this problem with your neighbors.

1. Paragraph 2 mainly suggests that we should be _________

A．careful and calm	B．friendly and considerate
C．kind-hearted and patient	D．responsible and easy-going

2. How should you react if your neighbors blame you for something？

A．Be defensive.	B．Don't take it seriously.
C．Ask the landlord for help.	D．Listen and try to be responsible.

3. The last paragraph mainly tells us what to do when _________

A．neighbors try to anger us	B．we are blamed for something
C．neighbors cause a disturbance	D．w e are woken up by neighbors

4. What does the underlined word "dispassionate" in the last paragraph probably mean？

A．Calm.

B．Concerned.

C．Relaxed.

D．Curious.

5 . School Activities for Kids and Teens

July is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening this month.

Magic Class Time: Friday, July 1,10:00 a.m. Cost: Free Booking Phone: 34038470 Address: Centenary Community hub,171 Dandenong Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party.	Science With Me: Making your own guitar! Time: Saturday, July 4,3:00 p.m. Cost: Free Booking phone: 34031226 Address: 10, Egginton Close Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom?Science With Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you.
Secret of the Dragon Time: Monday, July 12,10:30 a.m. Cost: Adult: $7.40 Children under 15: half Booking Phone: 34032578 Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who ride a dragon to explore the universe.	The Search for Life:Are We Alone? Time: Thursday, July 20,2:00 p.m. Cost: Adult: $14.50 Children: $8.70 Booking Phone:34037689 Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there?These questions are asked in this show.

1. If John and his 10-year-old son want to watch Secret of the Dragon, how much should they pay?

A．$23.20.

B．$14.80.

C．$11.10.

D．$7.40.

2. Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to _________.

A．Magic Class	B．Science With Me
C．Secret of the Dragon	D．The Search for Life

3. What do the four activities have in common?

A．They are all free.	B．They can all be booked by phone.
C．They take place in the same place.	D．They all belong to weekend activities.

6 . There are big cultural differences between the U.S. and the U.K., despite having many similarities. People talk differently, and not just in the accent or the words, but the general meaning.

Americans are very friendly. They will talk to strangers in a store, laugh with someone at a bar, and help their neighbours as necessary. Many expats have reported difficulty in making really close friends like they had in the U.K.. The friendliness is only on the surface.

Many Americans are very family-centered. Family life includes endless school musicals, after-class sports, birthday parties and the like. Many new expats report exhaustion trying to keep up with all the things to do with the kids when they come to the US.

Most Americans have never been abroad. The United States is a huge country. Go and look at a map of the US to get an idea. Many Americans feel they simply haven’t seen enough of their own country to consider travelling abroad to see another country. In addition, many people just don’t get enough holiday time to make it worthwhile travelling abroad, with holiday or “vacation” time often being as low as 7-10 days a year, and sometimes that includes sick days.

Most Americans are proud of Scottish or Irish or German or Italian ancestry, even if it has been centuries since anyone in their family lived abroad. Many Americans like to remember this not because they like the old country but because they like to show that their family came from immigrants who dreamed of a better life in America. By pointing out that fact, many feel they are meeting their ancestors’ wishes and dreams.

Making friends can be daunting. While for some in their 20s, they can reach out to those who are also just starting out and form some lifelong friendships, for some who are older, in their 30s and 40s, with kids and a family, meeting others can be difficult.

1. What do expats think of Americans?

A．They are ready to help others.	B．They seem to be friendly to others.
C．They are fond of working with foreigners.	D．They easily make close friends with others.

2. Why do most Americans seldom travel abroad?

A．They have short holiday time.	B．They are short of money for trips.
C．They think it worthless to travel abroad.	D．They like their own country’s scenery better.

3. Why are most Americans proud of their British ancestry?

A．They love the old country.	B．They appreciate British culture.
C．They think their ancestors had made history.	D．They think they’re realizing their ancestors’ dreams.

4. What does the underlined word “daunting” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Discouraging.

B．Interesting.

C．Surprising.

D．Exciting.

7 . A wild Siberian tiger that appeared in a village in Mishan, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, and hurt a villager has been caught and sent to the China Hengdaohezi Feline （猫科的）Breeding Center in Hengdaohezi township of Mudanjiang city, Science and Technology Daily reported on Saturday.

At about 6 am on Friday, April 23, 2021, local police received a report that a tiger was found in a residential house that was no longer used in Linhu village in Mishan and had hurt a female villager working at the farmland. A group of police officers immediately arrived at the village to secure the scene and evacuate （疏散） the crowd.

Soon after getting the news, wildlife experts and Cui Yan, an expert from the Heilongjiang Endangered Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, set out from Yichun for the village. After arriving at about 7 pm, the experts successfully caught the tiger into a cage by using an anesthetic （麻醉剂）.

“If we find a wild Siberian tiger in the wild, we just drive it into the mountains,” Cui told Science and Technology Daily. “But this tiger wandered away from where it was supposed to be into the village and might hurt more people, so we had to catch it.” “It was estimated to weigh over 200 kilograms,” he said “We strictly followed anesthetic procedure and finally caught it successfully.” “The tiger has no injury and can move quickly,” Cui said. “We judged that it was not from neighboring Russia because it wasn't wearing a collar. It may have come from the nearby administrative region of the China Tiger and Leopard National Park.”

Experts have collected the blood of the tiger for DNA provenance （出处） identification. On Saturday at noon, the tiger was transported to the China Hengdaohezi Feline Breeding Center for medical examination and health monitoring.

The injured villager had to undergo surgery at Mishan People's Hospital on Friday.

“She suffered some muscle damage and now is in stable condition,” said a nurse from the hospital.

1. How did the experts deal with the wild tiger?

A．They caught it by using a cage.	B．They drove it into the mountains.
C．They caught it by using a trap.	D．They used an anesthetic to catch it.

2. What can we learn about the tiger from the news report?

A．The tiger might be from neighboring Russia.

B．The tiger was found in a field in Linhu village.

C．The tiger is in Yichun for medical examination and health monitoring.

D．The tiger is likely to have come from the China Tiger and Leopard National Park.

3. Which of the following words can replace the underlined one in the sixth paragraph?

A．Experience.	B．Reflect.
C．Claim.	D．Assist.

4. What can be the best title for the news report?

A．Wild Siberian tiger appearing in village in Mishan, Heilongjiang

B．Wild Siberian tiger captured in NE China village after injuring woman

C．Wild Siberian tiger sent to the China Hengdaohezi Feline Breeding Center

D．Wild Siberian tiger's blood collected for DNA provenance identification

8 . Lee Chong Wei, the 38—year—old Malaysian badminton legend, praised Lin Dan as the greatest badminton player ever in a recent Facebook Live Session(实况转播)on April 16.When he was _______ “who is the greatest badminton player of all _______ ” by Malaysia's former Deputy Sports Minister Steven Sim during a recent Facebook Live session, Lee _______ ,“You have to say it's Lin Dan. He's a legend. His _______ speak for themselves. We have to show our _______ for him.”

Lin Dan was born in Longyan, Fuijian on October 14,1983. He began to play badminton at the age of five. He entered the _______ school of Fujian in 1992 and joined the _______ team in 2000 to play badminton for China. Li Chong Wei was born in Malaysia on October 21,1982,the _______ of whose ancestors(祖先)is Fujian.

The two badminton titans(巨人) treat each other as _______ rivals(对手) on the court, but are ________ off the court. They met in 2000 and ________ each other for the first time in the Thomas Cup Badminton Asia Preliminaries in 2004.Between their 40 ________ from 2004 to2018,Lin has walked away triumphant(胜利的)28 times, ________ Lee beat the difficulties and ________ 12 times.

Throughout the years, fans have ________ their friendly post—match ________. Their mutual(互相的)encouragement has been an inspirational ________ of sportsmanship. ________ that, Lee even attended Lin's wedding in 2012.

The two—decade long friendship has been such a ________ example of cross—cultural exchange that Lee was even ________ with the China—Malaysia Star of Friendship award.

1.

A．asked

B．told

C．warned

D．reminded

2.

A．spirit

B．time

C．space

D．force

3.

A．concluded

B．questioned

C．whispered

D．replied

4.

A．titles

B．clothes

C．styles

D．habits

5.

A．skill

B．understanding

C．admiration

D．value

6.

A．art

B．tourism

C．business

D．sports

7.

A．urban

B．suburban

C．national

D．local

8.

A．grass

B．land

C．border

D．center

9.

A．thoughtful

B．painful

C．cheerful

D．powerful

10.

A．coaches

B．playmates

C．friends

D．neighbors

11.

A．looked after

B．stood for

C．took on

D．competed against

12.

A．discussions

B．matches

C．letters

D．reports

13.

A．before

B．after

C．until

D．while

14.

A．won

B．ran

C．failed

D．tried

15.

A．introduced

B．explained

C．witnessed

D．described

16.

A．hugs

B．fights

C．reviews

D．ceremonies

17.

A．request

B．symbol

C．plan

D．law

18.

A．In place of

B．Except for

C．In case of

D．In addition to

19.

A．remarkable

B．simple

C．strange

D．correct

20.

A．impressed

B．armed

C．honored

D．supplied