1 . What did Lucas buy this time?

A．Hot pot materials.

B．Chinese textbooks.

C．Delicious cakes.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does Andrew find self-service supermarkets?

A．Unsafe.

B．Convenient.

C．Time-consuming.

2. What is the woman’s unsatisfied with?

A．The poor products.

B．The rude salesperson.

C．The troublesome process.

3. Where does the woman prefer to buy water?

A．In a supermarket.

B．In a self-service store.

C．In a convenience store.

3 . Courtney Rich is a mother of two, whose journey through the Big Cottonwood Marathon was a familiar marathoner’s battle. Her _____ was tested with each pace towards the uphill finish. The 1.7-mile race was a hard dance of patience and will, a dance Courtney knew well. Her legs, heavy with effort, threatened to betray (背叛) her ______.

Then, from the sidelines ______ the 10-year-old “dynamo” (发电机), Avery. Her sudden appearance put a burst of energy and emotion into the scene. Full of determination, her thin figure ran ______ towards her mother, who was visibly ______ from the marathon. The crowd watched in awe as this young dynamo took charge.

As Avery ______ Courtney, their hands held tightly and the marathon’s final act was suddenly rewritten. Avery, a burst of energy personified, became her mother’s anchor (精神支柱), and her small act of support was ______ in its impact. With a determined look, Avery grasped her mother’s hand. She didn’t say a word, but her actions ______ a lot. They started running together towards the finish line, their hands firmly held together.

The onlookers ______ them, inspired by the ______ of love and support between mother and daughter. It was a heartwarming moment, making everyone ______ that sometimes, unexpected ______ from the ones we love can ______ the strength to overcome even the most discouraging challenges.

As they approached the finish line, the crowd’s applause grew louder, and Avery’s mother’s tiredness began to ______, replaced by a renewed sense of determination. Together, they crossed the finish line hand in hand, sharing a ______ moment that they would remember forever.

1.

A．independance

B．courage

C．image

D．attraction

2.

A．assistant

B．principle

C．determination

D．reputation

3.

A．escaped

B．stretched

C．returned

D．emerged

4.

A．disappointedly

B．instantly

C．regretfully

D．proudly

5.

A．relieved

B．amused

C．worn

D．excited

6.

A．reached

B．congratulated

C．challenged

D．moved

7.

A．limited

B．significant

C．responsible

D．complicated

8.

A．meant

B．missed

C．differed

D．repeated

9.

A．chose

B．comforted

C．recognized

D．cheered

10.

A．search

B．display

C．demand

D．condition

11.

A．realize

B．predict

C．hope

D．explain

12.

A．treat

B．visit

C．help

D．respect

13.

A．practice

B．explore

C．match

D．provide

14.

A．take over

B．flood in

C．die away

D．blow up

15.

A．victorious

B．similar

C．painful

D．plain

4 . I first started sending articles out in the 1980s. Because I was immature at that time, I sent them to all the major magazines and newspapers and _______ waited for their replies. I didn’t know that I was starting a collection of _______ letters thick enough to support a table with half a leg cut off. And since publishers _______ sending out printed letters years ago, my ever-increasing total carries _______ weight on my hard drive (硬盘).

There’s a famous Samuel Beckett saying that goes like this, “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail _______.” Beckett, a well-known Irish writer, struggled against _______ in publishing just like me.

My rejection folder weighs two pounds, but that’s considerably less than the _______ of the hundreds of magazines, newspapers and books that accepted and _______ pieces of mine. The rejection folder is just a _______ that I have to do the work and keep doing it. It’s a chance to ________ what those who reject my works have to say, to be more objective about their negative ________ and to see if there is believable value to take from the ________. It’s simply a(n) ________ to make the work better — or leave it be.

That pile of rejections is a step ________ can stand on to be a bit higher on their way to “yes”. What matters is that you can’t ________ if you don’t keep sending your articles out. Fail better.

1.

A．curiously

B．eagerly

C．secretly

D．calmly

2.

A．invitation

B．congratulation

C．rejection

D．appreciation

3.

A．delayed

B．stopped

C．considered

D．enjoyed

4.

A．reasonable

B．final

C．specific

D．electronic

5.

A．better

B．earlier

C．harder

D．faster

6.

A．fortune

B．nature

C．life

D．growth

7.

A．size

B．weight

C．depth

D．cost

8.

A．sponsored

B．awarded

C．published

D．found

9.

A．promise

B．suggestion

C．prediction

D．reminder

10.

A．turn to

B．give up

C．pick out

D．look over

11.

A．images

B．reviews

C．effects

D．attitudes

12.

A．experiences

B．adventures

C．expectations

D．competitions

13.

A．evidence

B．plan

C．opportunity

D．strategy

14.

A．illustrators

B．publishers

C．writers

D．editors

15.

A．succeed

B．escape

C．relieve

D．suffer

5 . Back to School: Tips to Help Students Adjust

Going back to school can be a scary, trying time for some students. Their worries may be related to adjusting to a new school, fear of what this school year will be like, being accepted by classmates or teachers and feeling pressure to get good grades. These tips can help students adjust:

For students attending a new school, visit the school in advance if possible. Many schools will offer student, parent and teacher conferences before school starts.     1    . Additionally, it allows an opportunity for parents and students to see the new school.

Review academic expectations. Identify where at home students will sit to do homework each day, such as at their desk or the kitchen table. When are they expected to start their homework? Review expectations for grades and how the family will address academic challenges.     2     .

Develop a good life routine for school. Make sure students sleep enough and develop consistent sleep routines, so students are able to mentally and emotionally prepare for bedtime.     3     and proper nutrition can help prepare students for learning. If they’re hungry, they’re more likely to have difficulty focusing.

    4     . School years are a time for students to learn how to navigate relationships outside of their family and prepare them for adulthood. At times, that may mean working through a conflict or disagreement with a peer or a teacher. Developing an approach or a plan for unexpected matters is necessary.

There are times when routines and plans aren’t enough. If students don’t think they are adjusting well to school, reach out for additional support.     5    . You can also seek support outside of the school system through a behavioral health provider or your primary care provider.

A．So everyone can meet

B．For example, connect with teachers

C．Eat a healthy breakfast each morning

D．Try to meet different people at school

E．Have a plan for school-related conflicts

F．Anxiety or depression may be a contributing factor

G．Setting proper goals will help both children and parents

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What causes the party to be put off?

A．An unexpected meeting.

B．The terrible weather.

C．A changed plan.

2. When was the party supposed to be held at first?

A．This Saturday.

B．This Sunday.

C．Next weekend.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the best way to stop wasting food according to the woman?

A．Store all the food in the fridge.

B．Choose a suitable supermarket.

C．Work out a plan before buying.

2. What does the woman suggest the man do when dining out?

A．Pick a cheap café.

B．Bring leftover food home.

C．Eat with reusable containers.

3. What does the woman think of the food which has just passed “best-by” date?

A．It should be thrown away.

B．It is safe and can be consumed.

C．It has not passed its peak quality.

4. What do the speakers mainly talk about?

A．How to reduce food waste.

B．How to spend less on living.

C．How to treat out-of-date food.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman ask some local artists to do?

A．Advertise her goods.

B．Sell their own works.

C．Give her some inspiration.

2. What will the woman do for small orders about delivering?

A．Charge a small fee.

B．Deliver them for free.

C．Give a discount.

3. What is special about the packaging?

A．It’s expensive.

B．It’s rich in color.

C．It’s eco-friendly.

9 . Four Useful Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

•Don’t compare your life to everyone else’s highlight reel (高光时刻). Are you ready for my most shocking observation yet?     1    . It’s usually not the complete picture of someone’s life—it’s just the highlight reel. We’re spending all this money and emotional energy just to keep up with a life we think everyone else is living and we’re missing out on what’s happening right in front of us. And that is ruining not only our mental health, but our financial security as well.

•    2     You can be modest and still recognize your strengths, talents and accomplishments. You don’t have to beat yourself up to be modest. In fact, that’s a pretty unhealthy approach, and it’s one of the biggest dangers of comparison living. The more we compare ourselves to others, the worse we feel about ourselves. That’s a dangerous trap we’ve got to avoid. Try writing down three things you really like about yourself—things you can identify as strengths. Don’t just write “good people skills” like what you’d put on a boring resume.     3    !

•Have boundaries around how much time you spend on social media. Don’t follow any accounts that tend to make you feel bad about yourself. Set a timer and allow yourself to scroll (滚屏) for 30 minutes.     4    . Don’t feel forced to reply to every comment and message nobody got time for that.

•Learn to compete with yourself instead of others. Instead of focusing on where you are compared to others, focus on your own goals. Where are you compared to where you were at this time last year? In the past year, you’ve learned, stretched, improved, accomplished and created.     5    ! If you’ve kept journals, go back through them. If you haven’t, there’s no better time to start journaling than today.

A．Make them personal

B．Focus on your strengths

C．Love your imperfections

D．Social media doesn’t always reflect reality

E．When time is up, step away from social media

F．It has been suggested to restrict it to only one hour a day

G．Think about how much of that you’ve done in your lifetime

10 . During the 2020-2021 school year, due to a special event, I was one of two fully remote fourth-grade teachers in my school. We each taught the required disciplines: English language arts, math, social studies, and science. Given the reduced distribution time on camera with students, the flexibility of focusing on additional topics was almost impossible. Yet, while I was virtually teaching a life sciences unit, a “teachable moment” on news literacy came up.

The skill being taught was supposed to be to compare and contrast, a requirement in fiction and nonfiction texts — a lesson that all literacy educators are familiar with and have tools in their toolboxes to address. My students were intrigued by a sidebar (侧边栏) that said the crabs have a plant-based diet, eating such items as leaves, fruits, and flowers. One of the kids — an experienced social media user — then said something wild: crabs eat their babies.

They all perked up (活跃起来). Suddenly it seemed everyone was interested in the lesson. I hadn’t planned on teaching news literacy skills, but it became clear that we needed to take that detour (绕道而行). It was almost time for a break, so I asked my students to see if they could figure out what red crabs eat.

When we returned, we started a list of what we’d found. The first few students said it was true: red crabs do eat their babies. One especially thoughtful student found a video with over 600,000 views that seemed to corroborate the notion that crabs eat their babies. During the break, however, I found a website disagreeing with the exact video my student had shared. Like so much misinformation, there was some truth to the video, but it was highly misleading.

Rather than teach another lesson on comparing and contrasting, I engaged my students in a discussion about sourcing and how to know what to trust. We focused on famous news organizations and how to spot signs of bias. We engaged in “lateral reading”: a method of going to other sites to learn about those sources that we weren’t sure about.

1. How did the special event have an effect on the author’s teaching?

A．He was the only one to teach disciplines online in the school.

B．The length of an online course was reduced.

C．He was not allowed to talk about additional topics.

D．The disciplines he taught became fewer.

2. Which words can be used to describe the atmosphere of the lesson?

A．Interesting and open.	B．Relaxing and noisy.
C．Serious and quiet.	D．Lively and competitive.

3. What does the underlined word in the fourth paragraph probably mean?

A．Oppose.

B．Doubt.

C．Ignore.

D．Prove.

4. What does the passage want to teach us?

A．The ability to compare and contrast is valuable.

B．A teacher should be knowledgeable enough to answer questions from students.

C．Gather more information when we have no idea of what to trust.

D．Critical thinking and the courage to question are key to finding the truth.