1 . I am Nasilele, from Zambia, working as a UN Peacekeeper for the past two years. Though Zambia is a very ______ country I was aware that there are other countries in Africa, where there has been a lot of violent ______. I felt it was my ______ to help innocent people who are caught in the middle of these conflicts, so I ______ the United Nations.

My ______ are from many different countries, which is a good thing as it ensures that there are many different cultures and ______ all working towards the same goals. Our ______ vary with many different tasks from one day to the next. We ______ cities and villages to ensure that no conflict is occurring, help bring ______ of food and medicine to those who need it and write reports on everything we do and see.

As a woman, I am particularly ______ by the United Nations Peacekeepers as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country, helping them feel that they also ______ to be respected and treated ______.

My life as a peacekeeper is all about long hours in a very ______ environment. I have basic ______ with just a bed in a shared room and a small kitchen and bathroom. However, I know that what I do is ______.

1.

A．appealing

B．beautiful

C．peaceful

D．historical

2.

A．bond

B．friction

C．border

D．relation

3.

A．debt

B．determination

C．pleasure

D．obligation

4.

A．sign off

B．look for

C．signed up with

D．turn to

5.

A．colleagues

B．staff

C．soldiers

D．workers

6.

A．backgrounds

B．regions

C．groups

D．situations

7.

A．requests

B．beliefs

C．roles

D．choices

8.

A．investigate

B．monitor

C．resolve

D．urge

9.

A．orders

B．discoveries

C．offers

D．supplies

10.

A．valued

B．understood

C．agreed

D．helped

11.

A．require

B．deserve

C．tend

D．like

12.

A．differently

B．cautiously

C．rudely

D．equally

13.

A．harmonious

B．tough

C．attractive

D．boring

14.

A．adaptation

B．dedication

C．recommendation

D．accommodation

15.

A．valueless

B．affordable

C．worthwhile

D．successful

2 . 根据汉语提示完成短文。

Susan was caught in a car accident and fainted. She was blind forever,     1     (陷入了愤怒、绝望、抱怨和自怜的世界中). All day long she frowned, grieved and     2     (以泪洗面), feeling as if a knife were piercing her heart. Her husband, Mark,     3     (细致入微地照顾她) and     4     (决定帮助她重获力量和信心) and step out of such a passive dilemma. Gradually,     5     (苏珊的焦虑逐渐被信心代替了). She whispered gently, “Mark, thank you.     6     (正是你帮我渡过了难关).”

3 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
1. 我写信感谢您任命我为学生会主席。
2. 我会是第一个帮助那些有困难的同学解决他们困境的人。
3. 我将耐心回答其他人的问题，并且不遗余力地提供许多实用的建议。
4. 我不害怕面对各种困难。(be scared to do)
5. 通过我巨大的努力，我相信没人比我是更负责、更称职的主席了。(“否定词＋比较级”表达最高级含义)
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4 . 根据提示，运用本单元的词汇、短语及句式或使用词汇的正确形式完成下面的语篇。

There are many respectable people around us.     1     (我首先想到的人是李叔).

He     2     (hire) to work as a guard in our community since a decade ago. Though his work may be boring,     3     (他从不抱怨，而且往往精力充沛). Even during the epidemic of COVID­19,     4     (他不仅继续工作而且花很多时间) measuring people's body temperature and checking the passes for exit and entry.

Therefore,     5     (他被选为模范) in our community because of his selflessness and contributions.

5 . My 13-year-old daughter sent a postcard to us while we were still away on our most recent trip to California. It ______ our house about a week later. The touching ______ nearly brought me to tears.

“Even though we ______ have two days of adventures ahead of us, I am just so ______ for everything we have experienced together on this trip,” she writes.

Our youngest daughter is just about to ______ 11 years old. In those years, we have never taken a true ______ as a family of four to a place we’ve never been. Like most ______, I have no idea where the time has gone. But I also think these are some of the best ages to ______ with kids.

This vacation to California was our very first ______, long-distance trip together. The kids helped ______ the trip with input on things they might like to see and do. They reached for our hands in crowds. I can’t remember the last time they held our hands ______.

One of our family bonding moments came when we took a family surfing lesson. It was the first time any of us had tried surfing, although it was something the girls had been ______. The smiles on the girls’ faces were everything. They were so ______ when they stood up on the board and rode the waves one by one.

Those are memories I’m going to ______. And yes, I will remind them of these times the next time I reach for their ______.

1.

A．left

B．mentioned

C．passed

D．reached

2.

A．note

B．diary

C．journal

D．report

3.

A．never

B．already

C．ever

D．still

4.

A．inspired

B．sorry

C．grateful

D．nervous

5.

A．dislike

B．match

C．turn

D．remain

6.

A．vacation

B．picture

C．walk

D．look

7.

A．visitors

B．parents

C．writers

D．educators

8.

A．discuss

B．work

C．travel

D．celebrate

9.

A．extended

B．unexpected

C．busy

D．temporary

10.

A．plan

B．recall

C．imagine

D．judge

11.

A．hopefully

B．willingly

C．peacefully

D．curiously

12.

A．tired of

B．interested in

C．involved in

D．good at

13.

A．terrified

B．sad

C．proud

D．careful

14.

A．take up

B．hold onto

C．carry out

D．know about

15.

A．faces

B．souls

C．hands

D．letters

6 . Many years ago, a teenage boy named David arrived at a children’s institution in England. He was referred to me, a (an)_________, by his head teacher. David had lost both his parents and was understandably sad and_________. I met with him twice, but he _________ silent.

I recognized the limitations of psychology in _________ his deep pain but found that empathetic listening and shared activities like chess provided a safe space for David to _________. So we played every Wednesday afternoon in _________ and without any eye contact. I _________ to ensure he won once or twice, providing a sense of _________ and success.

Gradually, David began to _________. He arrived early and __________ participated in setting up the chessboard. It seemed as if he enjoyed my __________. I thought David needed someone to share his pain with, and he sensed my respect for his __________. Months later, I watched David __________ over the chessboard. Suddenly, he looked up at me and said, “Your __________.” After that, he started talking and making friends. He wrote to me about his bike rides and plans to get into university. Later, he really started living his own life.

David showed me how one can reach out to another person without __________, just with a hug, a shoulder to cry on, or an ear that listens.

1.

A．doctor

B．tutor

C．adviser

D．psychologist

2.

A．ashamed

B．depressed

C．disappointed

D．annoyed

3.

A．remained

B．seemed

C．fell

D．became

4.

A．feeling

B．understanding

C．addressing

D．causing

5.

A．relax

B．heal

C．speak

D．play

6.

A．peace

B．chaos

C．silence

D．pain

7.

A．backed

B．expected

C．struggled

D．cheated

8.

A．comfort

B．security

C．direction

D．belief

9.

A．open up

B．show off

C．break down

D．fit in

10.

A．regularly

B．slowly

C．actively

D．curiously

11.

A．communication

B．company

C．contact

D．recognition

12.

A．suffering

B．loss

C．participation

D．progress

13.

A．thinking

B．turning

C．bending

D．tripping

14.

A．chance

B．favor

C．duty

D．turn

15.

A．limitation

B．hesitation

C．regret

D．words

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the woman decide to become a professional poet?

A．Because she met a famous poet

B．Because she did a poetry course

C．Because she won a poetry prize.

2. What is the woman’s new book about?

A．Environment protection.

B．Personal relationships.

C．Climate change.

3. What does the woman say about poetry written a long time ago?

A．It’s well written.

B．It’s difficult to understand.

C．It’s as good as modern poetry.

4. What would the woman like to do in the future?

A．Organize a poetry festival.

B．Take a break from writing poetry.

C．Turn some of her poetry into songs

8 . I opened my car window and called out “Ma’am! Ma’am!” The only lady in the parking lot looked around until she saw me. “I just wanted to tell how nice you look today,” I said. “The colors you have on are beautiful on you.” Her face registered surprise for a second, and then she smiled. “Thank you!” she called back. Her final steps to her car seemed lighter, and I smiled to myself.

I grew up with very few cheerleaders in my own life. When I was in the middle of fighting a battle for my life, I had been confirmed depression, along with anxiety. It has taken many years and more effort and determination than I thought I was capable of recovering from this illness. With no cheerleaders in my court, I fought this battle alone. I am proud of the progress I have made thus far. There are times when I thought, if only I had had someone to hold me and say, “Susan, I believe in you. You can do this, and I’ll be there every step of the way.” I wonder how much sooner I would have recovered. I’ll never know.

So I have made it a point in recent years to praise people, especially women and girls. Instead of just thinking that someone looks nice or did a great job, I say it out loud. It doesn’t take long, and it’s easy. So, I wonder, why don’t more people do this? As women, we have learned from our role models to be quiet. We downplay (淡化) our own achievements even when we do receive a rare compliment (恭维). Now, when I compliment someone and she denies, I say to her, “Just say thank you.” Most women are relieved that they don’t have to deny the compliment; they can accept the praise without guilt.

Cheerleading doesn’t require any skills. It only takes a few seconds, although you do have to remind yourself to do it. Eventually, it becomes a habit.

1. How did the lady feel after hearing the author’s praise?

A．Delighted.	B．Anxious.
C．Relaxed.	D．Worried.

2. What made the author become a cheerleader?

A．Her experiences.

B．Her habit.

C．Her personality.

D．Her ambition.

3. What does the author hope when she praises someone?

A．She can be rewarded.

B．She can be appreciated.

C．They can accept the praise.

D．They should say something.

4. Which of the following best describes the author?

A．Caring.	B．Brave.
C．Outgoing.	D．Honest.

9 . Listen to the announcement again and answer the questions.
1. What kind of songs will Grace Davis sing at the festival?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Who can try out as a performer?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What can those who think they do not have musical talent do?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
4. How can students volunteer to take part?
__________________________________________________________________________________________

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
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To: Students of Grade     2    .
For:     3     weeks
Study and play with top artists!
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Enjoy your life in green woods!