1 . 阅读下面短文，从每题所给四个选项中选出与文中五处划线意义最匹配的选项。

On New Year's Day, we visited every neighbor in the village and were ________ greeted warmly at each house. A group of people paraded (游行) through the village, two of them dressed as a lion, going into every home to perform a song for good ________ fortune. I was attracted by this and followed the group, taking photos to share with my family. We visited other relatives the next day, who had prepared a lot of ________ delicious food. At night, we all went to KTV and had a great time singing together. During my final afternoon, I felt very Chinese as I played mahjong(麻将) while ________ sipping green tea. I even won my first two games. Feeling like an ________ outsider is quite normal for Westerners in China, but every person I met in that small village in Hunan made me feel like I was at home.

1.

A．achieved

B．welcomed

C．adjusted

D．suggested

2.

A．help

B．advice

C．luck

D．food

3.

A．important

B．ugly

C．smelly

D．tasty

4.

A．drinking

B．making

C．cooking

D．selling

5.

A．local

B．stranger

C．relative

D．friend

2 . My dad screamed, “Walk the dog. son!” So I also_______, “Emily! Come on girl, time to _______!”As she bounded (跳跃) towards me, I smiled slightly at the way she _______since her legs were too small to keep balance, I _______ down to greet her, giving her head a gentle kiss before we went out. I walked down the block, Emily bounding quickly ahead of me, _______to reach the park. We arrived at the end of the street, stopping just across from the _______and waiting for the light to change, Emily bounding in _______. I took a deep breath, but it seemed those several seconds were too long for the happy puppy at my feet. Emily suddenly got free from my_______and dashed towards the pavement.

I moved to run after her, but a car was shooting fast in front of me. By the time it had left my _______, so had Emily. I crossed the street after her, calling, “Emily! Emily! Come here, girl!” but she________. I could feel the ________enveloping me as I found her gone.

But when I came back home, I was________out. I walked to the front door to ring the doorbell but no one answered. I sat down on the front steps, tears in my eyes and I________in the cold, pulling my coat tighter.________, I was unsure of what to do next when suddenly I realized the meaning of ________since I felt lonely without the company of my dog.

1.

A．shouted

B．complained

C．protested

D．announced

2.

A．come inside

B．go outside

C．check in

D．look out

3.

A．barked

B．bit

C．walked

D．rolled

4.

A．bent

B．jumped

C．ran

D．walked

5.

A．prepared

B．scared

C．eager

D．anxious

6.

A．park

B．house

C．block

D．apartment

7.

A．excitement

B．shock

C．shame

D．shape

8.

A．aid

B．control

C．guidance

D．instruction

9.

A．neighborhood

B．county .

C．vision

D．cage

10.

A．circled

B．performed

C．disappeared

D．discontented

11.

A．delight

B．fear

C．satisfaction

D．amazement

12.

A．stressed

B．locked

C．helped

D．knocked

13.

A．screamed

B．marched

C．searched

D．shook

14.

A．Typically

B．Immediately ;

C．Fortunately :

D．Definitely

15.

A．forgiving

B．curing

C．living

D．losing

3 . Mother Teresa was born in Skopje on August 27, 1901. Her father worked in a store. Her family was not rich, but it was a happy family. She went to school when she was seven years old. She said that she had wanted to be a Missionary (传教士) when she was only 12. She took part in a nun (修女) organization when she was 18 years old. In 1928, she was sent to a church school to teach. But she left the school and went out to help the people who suffered from hunger and cold in 1946. Then she left the nun organization and set up a school in the open to accept the children who had no home.

She set up a nun organization in 1950. Now the organization is an international organization with 3500 nuns to accept the refugees (难民). She got the Noble Peace Prize in 1979. But she contributed all of the money to the poor people and the patients who suffered from illnesses. Also she sold the medal to help the people who needed help. We won’t forget the great woman, who looks like a sunshine and is the hero of the world!

1. In which year did Mother Teresa say that she wanted to be a Missionary?

A．1908.

B．1913.

C．1928.

D．1946.

2. For what kind of children was the school she set up?

A．Sick children.

B．Small children.

C．Homeless children.

D．Rich children.

3. What can be learned from the article?

A．Mother Teresa used to be a teacher in a church school.

B．Mother Teresa was born into a rich and happy family.

C．Mother Teresa set up a church for homeless children.

D．Mother Teresa worked hard to support her own family.

4. How did Mother Teresa deal with the medal of the Noble Peace Prize?

A．She sold it to buy a new house.	B．She kept it in a museum.
C．She contributed it to an organization.	D．She sold it to help people in need.

4 . After completing my first year of studies, I spent two months travelling in Nepal. There were so many sights to see, foods to eat, and fun activities to try. I only experienced a few of them, but it was an incredible experience all the same.

The first thing I noticed about Nepal was its people. They are kind and friendly, ready to help someone in need. This may be a cliché (陈词滥调) that you hear from most travellers regarding the country they travelled to, but I’m saying so because of what I saw among the citizens themselves, rather than how they treated me as a visitor. Little things about how the local people interact with each other makes me believe that the Nepalese people are truly wonderful. It shows in the way that the bus drivers and passengers keep the bus waiting for the last passenger, or the motorist smiles and waves to a kid who runs into the street after his ball. The people are like a bowl of hot soup on a rainy day – always warm and comforting. Conversations were as natural as if we had known each other for years. All the people I met during my trip made me feel at home and made my journey an unforgettable one.

The Sauraha village was my first destination. It is an amazingly quiet and peaceful place, where the people lead their lives at their own pace. Although the temperature was high during the day, it was a great area to see some of the wildlife, such as the one-horned rhino (独角犀牛) and elephants. I also got to attend some cultural shows and experience some of the traditional dances of the Nepalese people.

Of all the places I went to within Nepal, Pokhara was undoubtedly the best place I visited. The environment is great there, and there are a lot of fun things to try out. I chose to go boating on a lake, but you can also go diving. Some of the nearby hills provide a great view of the sunrise early in the morning.

Nepal is beautiful in so many ways. Whether you are looking to relax in the wildness and quietness of nature, or go on an exciting adventure, Nepal offers a variety of options. It will surely impress you.

1. What does the author think of the Nepalese people?

A．They treat visitors and local people differently.

B．They show kindness and warmth even in little things.

C．They often provide others with a bowl of hot soup on rainy days.

D．It’s easy to talk to them if you have known them for a long time.

2. What does “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．The temperature.	B．The Sauraha people.
C．The Sauraha village.	D．The wildlife.

3. What does the author like about Pokhara?

A．The peaceful lifestyle of the villagers.	B．Experiencing a traditional Nepalese dance.
C．Wild animals such as the one-horned rhino.	D．Seeing the sunrise from the top of a hill.

4. What would be the best title for this passage?

A．How to Interact with the Nepalese People.	B．The Natural Environment of Nepal.
C．Useful Tips for Travelling to Nepal	D．Nepal: An Impressive and Attractive Country

5 . 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

In every gym class I've taken, I felt like the odd one out. Opening the door, I hesitantly asked, “Is this where the HIIT class is?” The instructor yelled, “Grab a dumbbell and yoga mat. We're late for warm-up!” Breathing heavily on the mat, I wasn't sure if I'd make it through the hour.

Glancing around the room, I seemed to be the only one struggling. Everyone else, in their tightly fitted gym wear and not a sign of sweat to be seen, looked as if they belonged. I, on the other hand, with my messy hair and oversized clothes, wondered why I had ever bothered coming.

Earlier that year, I had decided to give fitness a real shot. All my life, exercise had been a foreign concept and in school, gym class was a place of guaranteed embarrassment and humiliation.

I nervously showed up to my university gym for spin class (动感单车课程) on a Sunday morning. I had considered canceling multiple times, but I told myself that showing up was all that mattered.

The instructor was incredibly kind. Within minutes of seeing my weak form, he knew I was new to the class. He walked us through all the various positions on the bike multiple times.

The first time I tried to stand on the bike pedals, I felt my legs shake and immediately sat down. But with each class, my comfort on the bike grew and I became less focused on how I looked and more focused on looking inward. Whether I needed to think about something bugging me, dream about the future or just mindlessly pedal, spin class became my hour a week just for me.

The more I spun, the more I realized how powerful my body was. For what felt like the first time, I was proud of my body's capabilities.

After nine months of spinning, I wanted to challenge myself again. And that's how I found myself in the high-intensity class. If spin class got me used to moving my body, then HIIT class taught me that I have to continuously work to build my fitness and tackle my insecurities.

In all, what truly matters is showing up, not what you wear or your fitness abilities. Because once you show up, the rest gets easier, one sweaty adventure at a time.

1. Why did the author feel like the odd one out in the gym class?(no more than 10 words)
________________________________________________________________________________
2. What does the underlined part mean in paragraph 3?(no more than 10 words)
________________________________________________________________________________
3. What did the author realize about her body after attending spin class for nine months?(no more than 6 words)
________________________________________________________________________________
4. Why did the author decide to challenge herself by attending a high-intensity class? (no more than 12 words)
________________________________________________________________________________
5. What message does the author convey in the text? How does it inspire you?(no more than 25 words)
________________________________________________________________________________

6 . Emily loved reading. She used to be very shy. She _________ talking to others. So she turned to _________. In 2019 her dad got sick. It was very serious. Books became an even bigger comfort for _________.

Emily’s dad got better. And she came up with a plan to _________ others.

Emily started a book drive in her hometown. She _________ books. She took them to _________ being cared for in hospitals. _________, she has collected more than 10,000 books.

Emily and her father are very close. When her father learned of her plans for the book drive, he wasn’t surprised. “She was always interested in books,” he says. “_________ she always wanted to do things for the neighborhood.” Emily runs the book drive herself, but she gets some help from her _________. “We do the driving,” her dad says.

Emily still runs the book drive. The memory of meeting the children she helps sticks with her. “It was the ____________ day of my life,” she says. “I realized I wanted to do this type of work forever.”

1.

A．was afraid of

B．was interested in

C．was good at

D．was sorry for

2.

A．music

B．sports

C．books

D．stamps

3.

A．me

B．her

C．him

D．it

4.

A．teach

B．save

C．move

D．help

5.

A．wrote

B．collected

C．read

D．bought

6.

A．kids

B．men

C．women

D．newborns

7.

A．In short

B．Hardly ever

C．So far

D．On time

8.

A．So

B．Or

C．But

D．And

9.

A．parents

B．friends

C．teachers

D．neighbors

10.

A．saddest

B．best

C．shortest

D．strangest

7 . SarahRose Black isn’t a doctor or a nurse. Since 2013 she has played an important role for patients at the center as a music therapist (治疗师). One day, a nurse at a medical centre asked her if she could reach out to a patient who refused to take part in any activities. “He’s angry with us, and we wonder if you might have an interest in it.” the nurse told her.

The next day, Black offered to play music for the patient. “If you don’t like it, you can tell me to leave.” she said. After thinking for a while, the man wrote down the names of some music he liked and then looked out the window. However, as Black began to play one of his favorites, he cried. She stopped playing, saying, "Do you want me to continue?" "Certainly," he said through tears.

“It was as if the music went places," recalls Black.” He shared afterwards that he’d been holding in so much and had been unable to talk about anything —but the music felt like a hug."

It has been shown that music can be medicine. A study conducted in Barcelona’s Hospital del Mar found patients receiving music therapy experienced obvious decreases in anxiety and breathing difficulties, as well as an increase in feelings of well-being.

At the Dr Bob Kemp Hospice in Hamilton, Ont., music therapy is widely used. Doug Mattina experienced a music-therapy program when his father spent his last days there. "During the treatment, my mom and I danced around my dad’s bed. He would request high kicks from us as he clapped along. He was so weak that he sometimes fell asleep, but he was happy. It meant a lot to us." Mattina says.

Music has an especially important effect on sick children. Ruth Hunston, a music therapist at a children’s hospital, says her program gives patients back some sense of control. "When children are in hospital, their worlds get much smaller," she explains. "Music allows them to create something themselves."

Music does count in treatment, but Black notes that people actually connect with music for their whole lives.“ We have a heartbeat, so we have a drum inside us; we are born to be musical,”she says,“ Music relieves our sadness in ways words cannot.”

1. How did the patient react to Black’s appearance?

A．He asked her to leave.	B．He cried and hugged her.
C．He handed her a list of songs.	D．He turned away and walked to the window.

2. What do the underlined words “went places” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Got faster.

B．Went wrong.

C．Worked well.

D．Slowed down.

3. What is mentioned about Doug Mattina’s father?

A．He often did high kicks.	B．He was once a music therapist.
C．He didn’t like talking about his illness.	D．He fell in and out of sleep in the treatment.

4. How does music therapy help children according to Hunston?

A．It improves their social ability.	B．It helps them create something.
C．It helps them enjoy a sound sleep.	D．It excites their interest in medical treatment.

5. Which of the following can best describe Black?

A．Thoughtful and helpful.	B．Strong and talented.
C．Intelligent and honest.	D．Hardworking and humorous.

8 . Cats bring bad luck. Cats cannot be trusted. This is what I was taught when I was growing up. I ______ cats.

And then I married a woman who was brought up with cats. So it was unavoidable that she would want us to ______ one. My parents-in-law lived with Maggie, a big cat that made me quite ______. When we used to take our baby daughter to their home, I watched Maggie ______. Whenever she went near my daughter, I ran to ensure that Maggie did not ______ her. My wife always laughed and told me Maggie wouldn’t hurt our daughter.

______ from my wife to get a cat became greater after we had two more children. Under pressure, I finally gave in and ______. And then Masala came to our home. Our children loved the new “ ______”. They played with Masala and slept with her. At first, I was a bit ______. I was not sure what would happen next. But slowly I started liking that small animal.

We were happy with life. But then, something ______ happened, and my wife got lung cancer. This terrible time was also when I came to really ______ the cat. Masala provided my wife with good ______ . She stayed by my wife’s bedside around the clock. My wife fought the disease bravely but didn’t ______ at last. After my wife died, Masala also ______ me during my darkest days. Her warm welcome after I came home meant a lot to me. Masala helped me ______my prejudices (偏见) against cats. She really taught me a lesson.

1.

A．hated

B．warned

C．trapped

D．threatened

2.

A．contribute

B．borrow

C．get

D．exchange

3.

A．unlucky

B．uncomfortable

C．unhealthy

D．unreasonable

4.

A．naturally

B．secretly

C．eagerly

D．closely

5.

A．harm

B．approach

C．notice

D．impact

6.

A．Pressure

B．Dissatisfaction

C．Prevention

D．Encouragement

7.

A．failed

B．agreed

C．understood

D．reacted

8.

A．stranger

B．visitor

C．resident

D．neighbor

9.

A．awkward

B．bored

C．worried

D．surprised

10.

A．similar

B．typical

C．wrong

D．awful

11.

A．love

B．know

C．help

D．honour

12.

A．attention

B．company

C．strength

D．hope

13.

A．suffer

B．survive

C．adapt

D．struggle

14.

A．impressed

B．protected

C．attracted

D．supported

15.

A．come up with

B．make use of

C．give in to

D．get rid of

9 . Thomas was a well-known wise man. One day, he wandered in a beautiful small town. Because of his fame, people from nearby towns who heard of his arrival all came to visit and seek his advice.

Many who came sought help with difficulties in daily life, and Thomas, unable to bear turning them away, patiently offered suggestions. Word spread quickly, and more and more people came to see Thomas for guidance.

One day, dozens of people crowded outside Thomas’s door, all clamoring (大声地要求) that their problems were the most serious and urgent, each insisting that Thomas address their concerns first, with no one willing to yield (让步).

After a moment of thought, Thomas took out some paper and a pen and said, “I can’t hear clearly with everyone talking at once. How about everyone write down your problem on a piece of paper and place it in this basket beside me?”

Once everyone had placed their notes in the basket, Thomas shook the basket and said, “Please each take a piece of paper from the basket and read what it says.”

As everyone read a note from someone else, they all realized that indeed, each person has their own troubles, and every household has its own challenges. Then Thomas spoke up, “Now, whose problem is the most urgent to solve?” Hearing that question, no one spoke again, because now no one dared to claim that their problem was the most severe.

Often, we are bound by our immediate feelings. When difficulties and problems strike, it feels as though we are caught in a vortex of pain. But if we shift our focus from ourselves and look towards others, we might discover that the problems we face are not so significant. Perhaps others are the ones who need help more urgently, or maybe there is something within our power that we can do for them.

1. Why did people visit Thomas?

A．For advice.	B．For a meeting.
C．For a competition.	D．For introductions.

2. How did Thomas handle the crowd?

A．He ignored them.	B．He listened to each one individually.
C．He prioritized the problems himself.	D．He asked them to write down their problems.

3. What did reading others’ problems show to the people?

A．The complexity of their difficulties.	B．The similarity of their situations.
C．Their need for more advice.	D．Their living conditions.

4. What lesson did Thomas teach?

A．Competition.

B．Sympathy.

C．Prioritization.

D．Self-confidence.

10 . We have an English corner in our classroom. Every morning many of my classmates come to the corner. My teacher Miss Zhang comes here, too. At the corner, we all speak English.

The corner started last year. At first, there were only _________ students because many were _________ to speak English. After several weeks, more and more students came here. At first, some students just _________ to the other students. I was one of them. I was afraid to speak English. I thought someone would _________ me, but I wanted to speak. I always spoke English in my heart. My teacher went on saying, “Don’t be afraid. Open your mouth.” I tried and tried to open my mouth. At last, I said, “Hello!” to the teacher. The teacher was very _________. She said “Hello!” to me at once. From _________ on, I began to speak English. I work hard at English and I try my best _________ more. I learn _________ my teacher and my classmates at the corner. Now I can speak a little English. Every Sunday morning, I come to the corner _________.

It’s a good __________ to speak English. Please join us.

1.

A．a lot of

B．a few

C．a little

D．a bit of

2.

A．excited

B．interested

C．angry

D．afraid

3.

A．Talked

B．spoke

C．listened

D．came

4.

A．help

B．laugh at

C．stop

D．fit into

5.

A．happy

B．interesting

C．sad

D．afraid

6.

A．then

B．now

C．today

D．that

7.

A．saying

B．of talk

C．to speak

D．telling

8.

A．to

B．at

C．for

D．from

9.

A．late

B．often

C．early

D．too

10.

A．room

B．place

C．home

D．school