1 . When I was young, Dad often asked me to watch _________ games with him. Slowly, I became interested in the sport. Then Dad started to teach me _________ to hit the ball. Quickly, I became a pretty good hitter （击球手） and began _________ games.

Every time Dad came to my game, I would try very _________ to impress him. I spent too much energy making him happy and paid too much attention to his feelings. _________, I would perform poorly sometimes. Dad also realized he had influenced me negatively. Then one day, he told me that he was _________ with work and couldn’t come to any more games that year. Though I was disappointed, I respected his _________.

In the following games, I managed to perform well. But Dad never got to see them in person. In the final game of the year, I still did well. _________, when there were only ten minutes left in the game, I saw Dad secretly looking out from behind the stand （看台）. _________ after I made a perfect shot and looked for him, he was already gone.

After the game, Dad came up to me and asked me how I did. “Dad,” I said, “I saw you behind the stand.” “Wow, did you?” he said. “What a good shot （击球） you hit! That was the best one you’ve hit.” At that moment, I __________ Dad had been there every time. He secretly watched me and gave me the best chance that I could ever have to do my best.

1.

A．baseball

B．volleyball

C．football

D．basketball

2.

A．what

B．how

C．why

D．when

3.

A．holding

B．attending

C．quitting

D．sharing

4.

A．largely

B．heavily

C．hardly

D．hard

5.

A．First of all

B．On the other hand

C．As a result

D．However

6.

A．unsatisfied

B．disappointed

C．busy

D．tired

7.

A．decision

B．work

C．lesson

D．position

8.

A．Unfortunately

B．Hopefully

C．Doubtfully

D．Surprisingly

9.

A．So

B．But

C．And

D．Or

10.

A．demanded

B．concluded

C．realized

D．suggested

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The dog days of summer in Central Texas are hot and damp. It was a pity that our home didn’t have air conditioning. Momma and I were just trying to get through this August afternoon the best we could. Reading helped take our minds off the heat. Momma was stretched across the sofa, a pillow (枕头) under her head, reading. I sat on the floor, leaning (倚靠) back against the sofa, a curious nine-year-old in shorts sharing a fan’s flow. My book rested on the floor.

I looked at the thin hardcover my mom was reading, Ed Nichols Rode a Horse. There was a cowboy riding his horse on the front cover, but otherwise the book appeared plain and unimpressive. Before I settled, I asked, “Momma, what’s your book about?”

“It’s a story about a man, his horse and the hardships he encountered in Texas. Some of it takes place in Bosque County,” she answered.

With that, my mom returned to her story. I knew Bosque County was near where Momma had grown up. And I also knew it was best if I didn’t ask any more questions. My mom took her reading seriously.

We’d been reading for the better part of an hour-the only sounds were those that came from the fan and an occasional turn of a page — when I heard something unfamiliar. The sniffling (抽鼻子) back of tears.

I turned in her direction and saw something I’d never seen before: my mom crying. Something big — really big must have happened. My mom did not cry.

“Momma, what’s wrong?” I got up on my knees, staring directly into her face. “Are you all right?” “Jennifer, I’m fine.” Momma sat up and wiped (擦) her eyes. “You don’t need to be concerned.”

I wasn’t buying it. This was not normal behavior. “Why were you crying?” I asked in a whisper. She looked at me hard. “The book made me cry,” she replied.

I was trying to figure out how that plain-looking book could make my mostly no-nonsense momma cry when she said the most amazing thing. “The story made me sad when the horse got hurt.”

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That’s when I learned the truth that stories affect us.

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I read Ed Nichols Rode a Horse from cover to cover with a big plan forming in my mind.

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3 . How writing has helped my life

Writing has and is changing my life and these are some of the ways it has greatly helped me over the years.

My writing got better.

Writing did make me become a better writer.     1     It’s almost impossible to keep doing something over and over again without getting better at it, so when I say writing has improved my writing skills, it would be foolish to disagree.

I feel much more confident with words.

Writing helped me build a good relationship with the English language. Before, I had to check and recheck every word I wanted to use in an article to be sure I was using it correctly.     2     And I’m proud to say that I can use words effectively without having to run to a dictionary every second.

My imagination and speed grew.

The more I wrote, the more my imagination grew so that everything around me started becoming an inspiration for an article.     3     I also went from someone who struggled to come up with a 450-word essay, to someone who could put together a 1,000-word essay in less than 30 minutes.

    4    

Just the act of putting down some words and creating a work of pure imagination gives me inner joy and peace. Whenever I feel down, I write.

Finally ...

Writing is a skill that anyone could acquire if they put hard work into it. So next time you’re lonely or just bubbling with anxiety, try writing.     5     Just pour out your heart on your paper or screen.

A．My mental health has improved.

B．Writing helps me recover memories.

C．Now, that weight is off my shoulders.

D．We all know the saying “Practice makes perfect.”

E．I’ll never stop developing this beloved craft.

F．Don’t worry about being perfect because no one is.

G．I can look at a pencil and come up with a 500-word essay about it

4 . How to cancel plans at the last minute

Make a phone call

If you’re canceling at the last minute, consider giving the person you’re trying to contact a call rather than a text. “I know a call can be scary because sometimes you don’t know exactly what to say,” says friendship expert Danielle Jackson. “    1    , which can make a cancelation easier to accept,” she adds.

Apologize upfront

    2    . Apologizing demonstrates that you respect the other person’s time and energy and understand that your cancelation may affect them. Jackson also suggests acknowledging your original commitment and how you came to the decision to cancel.

    3    .

Lies, even small ones, can damage a friendship more than simply starting with the truth. If you really feel like you have to stretch the truth, keep it general rather than inventing a story by saying something like, “I’m so sorry this is last-minute, but I’m unfortunately not going to be able to make it,” Jackson advises.

Expect and accept disappointment

Your friend may have been really looking forward to your time together. This may have been the only plan he has all the week, or the one that he has prepared for a long time.     4    . This is a normal reaction. But remember, a heartfelt apology can go a long way!

Offer to reschedule first

Once you’ve explained yourself, try to find an alternative time to reschedule.     5    . Jackson thinks that it’s now your job to do all the planning and find a solution that works for both of you.

A．Before canceling plans, assess the situation

B．Remember to start with the words “I’m sorry”

C．Either way, be prepared for a bit of a letdown

D．No lying even though you have no real excuse

E．Don’t wait and let the other person launch a new plan

F．It’s also important not to over explain when canceling plans

G．However, that’ll give the person a chance to hear your tone and sincerity

5 . I just returned from India. While driving home from the airport, I was amazed by how everything in American streets ________ those in Delhi, a city in northern India. “You can eat off the street here!” I said. My family looked at me ________ I had gotten off a spaceship rather than a plane.

During the two years I was away, my friends and family ________ sending texts to each other by phone. After I came back, my phone was no longer ________ as before, just lighting up with the “ding” sound of a text, and I felt very ________. I chose to talk to my friends instead of texting them. I asked my friends for their ________ as I made an effort to ________ with them and rebuild our friendships.

While I was on my ________ trips, most of my friends had moved on with their ________. We felt disconnected from each other’s experiences. Just as ________ would always be part of my life, I understood that raising a family would always be part of theirs. I told them sometimes I felt ________ because I had been away and wasn’t there for their ________ events.

Expats (侨民) in Laos say that sometimes, if you stay abroad too long, you become a permanent ________, never quite making it as a local, and never feeling ________ in your home country. I ________. If you always travel with a heart beating for your beloved ones, no matter how long you have been abroad, you will find satisfaction at home.

1.

A．results in

B．results from

C．differs in

D．differs from

2.

A．even though

B．as though

C．now that

D．in that

3.

A．were devoted to

B．looked forward to

C．got used to

D．were addicted to

4.

A．functioning

B．ringing

C．shining

D．shaking

5.

A．lonely

B．energetic

C．curious

D．fortunate

6.

A．encouragement

B．expectation

C．understanding

D．description

7.

A．research

B．recall

C．relax

D．reconnect

8.

A．ideal

B．extraordinary

C．international

D．dramatic

9.

A．lives

B．studies

C．expectations

D．ambitions

10.

A．travelling

B．surfing

C．exercising

D．competing

11.

A．desperate

B．memorable

C．ashamed

D．nervous

12.

A．factual

B．special

C．external

D．similar

13.

A．native

B．foreigner

C．civilian

D．resident

14.

A．content

B．uncontrolled

C．astonished

D．secure

15.

A．acknowledge

B．bet

C．promise

D．disagree

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why can the woman speak English fluently?

A．She has a gift for languages.

B．She has learned it for long.

C．She signed up for an English course.

2. What does the man want to do next year?

A．Study abroad.

B．Join a club.

C．Tour Britain.

3. Which of the woman’s suggestions does the man take?

A．The first one.

B．The second one.

C．The third one.

4. What are the speakers going to do together this evening?

A．Do their homework.

B．Clean the house.

C．See a film.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What can the woman see?

A．A drink shop.

B．The traffic lights.

C．An advertisement.

2. Where is the man?

A．At the bottom of North Street.

B．At the front door of a clothes store.

C．At the front door of a department store.

3. What will the man do next?

A．Call the police.

B．Have a drink in a cafe.

C．Go to meet the woman.

4. What problem do the speakers have?

A．They arrive at different places.

B．They can’t agree on a place for shopping.

C．They don’t know where a department store is.

8 . 进入2024年，各地火灾频发并带来巨大损失。为增强学生的安全意识，某国际学校决定对在校外籍学生单独召开安全会议。假定你是校学生会主席李华，请你代表校学生会拟定一篇会议广播通知，通知内容包括：
(1)会议时间及地点;
(2)会议内容;
(3)注意事项。
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(1)写作词数应为80左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Announcement
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9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How will Helen get to Chicago?

A．By rail.

B．By plane.

C．By car.

2. Where did Helen and Lisa first meet?

A．At a swimming pool.

B．At Lisa’s house.

C．At a camp.

3. What do Helen and Lisa both like doing?

A．Going skiing.

B．Collecting stamps.

C．Listening to music.

10 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Recently, I volunteered with Interact, my school's service group at Read 2 Me, an activity that gives volunteers the opportunity to read to little kids and interact with them.

I walked with other volunteers into a large room in which there was a large variety of books. Some were picture books, such as Cifford or The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Others were chapter books with pictures in them, such as the Berenstain Bears and The Wimpy Kid series. For the extremely talented kids who like to be challenged, we provided chapter books that required imagination to understand. Just after I had gathered some books together, someone announced that it was almost time for the activity to start. All at once, a burst of voices was heard. The doors opened, and the children rushed in, beginning to look for a reading buddy（伙伴）. They all looked so eager to read, just like mice eager to taste a piece of cheese. I was sitting there waiting and glancing at the books that I had picked out for the lucky kid I would read them to.

Just then, a boy about six years old began to come my way, and I knew that I had found my reading buddy. "Hi, I'm Max. Would you like to be my reading buddy?" "Sure," I responded. And then, I let him search for a book of his choice.

"I like this one," shouted Max. I looked at the book that he had chosen. It told an adventure story of a little girl with her dog, and it seemed that it would be a good one to read to him.

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1、续写词数应为150左右；
2、请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1: "Can you tell me why you want this book?” I asked.

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Paragraph 2: Then came the after-reading activities in which we interacted with each other.

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