1 . Having a growth mindset means believing that your intelligence, creative ability, and character are more than just what you’re born with. With it, you can increase your intelligence and self-awareness, continually growing as a person. Luckily, there are ways that can help you develop a growth mindset.

Figure out what your gifts are. Your gifts will help you succeed, but they can only do so if you know what they are. Start by thinking about the areas in which you excel.     1     In which subjects did you always do well in school? What are you good at in your job?

Know your challenges. Listen when you receive feedback from others, as that tells you where you can grow. For example, if a friend says, “    2     What happened to the last one? ” you may realize that you aren’t following through on your projects.

    3     Letting mistakes determine your sense of self tends to push you towards a fixed mindset. Mistakes are something you do. But they are not who you are as a person. Separate the two, and you’ll start to learn from your mistakes.

Be willing to try new things. Part of developing a growth mindset is always working to challenge yourself. That means you must try new things. However, when you try new things, you’re bound to make mistakes, which keeps many people from even trying.     4     Focus on hard work, not your natural abilities. Those who think natural intelligence is the only way to succeed are likely to fail. Most people who have major successes work extremely hard to get there, even if they do have some natural talent.     5    

A．What comes easiest to you?

B．You’re starting another new project?

C．Avoiding silly mistakes is a top priority.

D．Remember mistakes don’t define who you are.

E．The best solution is to keep trying and challenging yourself.

F．In this way, you’ll become a successful person just like them.

G．You should think and act like them to continually progress and master your skills.

2 . 12-year-old Ryan lives in a family with a tight budget. Despite their _______ circumstances, his parents filled their home with boundless affection, always stretching their limited resources to _______ that Ryan felt loved. Ryan, aware of his parents’ tireless efforts, responded to their love with heartfelt _______ .

With December’s cold _______, the anticipation of Christmas grew stronger. However, Ryan noticed his parents’ _______. They were worried about _______ the decorations and the presents they would exchange with neighbors and loved ones.

Sensing their unease, Ryan _______ to step up and earn some extra _______. After the school bell rang and during leisurely weekends, he knocked on doors, offering his helping hand with tasks like clearing leaves in his neighbors’ yards and _______ their pets by taking them on energetic walks. His sincerity and hard work quickly won over the hearts of his neighbors who ________ provided opportunities for Ryan.

Weeks passed, and Ryan’s pockets were filled with coins and bills. With a mix of ________and nervousness, he ________ his parents the carefully saved earnings. Deeply moved, they hugged Ryan tightly.

This deeply ________ action not only brought a wave of relief and joy to his parents but also helped Ryan realize that being part of a family meant ________ both joys and responsibilities. Through his small yet significant contribution, he understood that everyone has the ________ to bring light into their home, making it a better place.

1.

A．favorable

B．difficult

C．normal

D．unique

2.

A．ensure

B．prove

C．stress

D．remember

3.

A．honesty

B．understanding

C．generosity

D．appreciation

4.

A．letting up

B．picking up

C．setting in

D．giving in

5.

A．delight

B．concern

C．expectation

D．disappointment

6.

A．affording

B．delivering

C．returning

D．collecting

7.

A．refused

B．needed

C．resolved

D．agreed

8.

A．credit

B．experience

C．recognition

D．cash

9.

A．training

B．tending

C．keeping

D．seeking

10.

A．gratefully

B．hesitantly

C．willingly

D．humbly

11.

A．surprise

B．excitement

C．fear

D．confusion

12.

A．handed

B．lent

C．awarded

D．paid

13.

A．painful

B．brave

C．impressive

D．creative

14.

A．ignoring

B．weighing

C．passing

D．sharing

15.

A．power

B．right

C．thought

D．motivation

3 . 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 school’s annual Animal Day performance is coming. How much happiness will it bring to the teachers and students? Jamie wandered. As a lively and humorous student, Jamie often makes his classmates burst into laughter with his humor, sometimes even in class. But now, he sat in his English class, mindlessly doodling (涂鸦) on his notebook, when suddenly a notice came from the loudspeaker of the classroom.

“Jamie Turner, please report to the head master’s office immediately.”

Jamie’s heart sank, not knowing what it was for. When he reached the headmaster’s office he took a deep breath and prepared himself for the worst. But what he found was far beyond his expectations. The headmaster, Mr. Harrison was wearing a giant yellow chicken hat on his head. The hat had red combs, white feathers, and wings that covered his ears. Jamie’s mouth fell open at the sight, too shocked to speak.

Mr. Harrison glanced at Jamie over his reading glasses, “I’ve called you here because we’ve been having some complaints about your behavior.”

“Complaints?” Jamie repeated, trying to keep his voice steady.

“Yes,” he said, nodding seriously. “You’ve been…too funny.”

He leaned forward, “You see, we’re getting reports from your classmates that you’re constantly making them laugh in class. They can’t focus on learning.”

Jamie’s jaw dropped further. Was that really the reason he was called to the headmaster’s office?

The principal continued, his tone serious “Now, we take our education very seriously here, and while we appreciate a good sense of humor, we have to draw the line somewhere. We cannot have students spoiling the learning environment with their…their humor. Well, just …just make sure you keep your jokes to a minimum during class time, okay?”

Jamie nodded promising he would try to be less funny in class. “Um, Mr. Harrison, why are you wearing a chicken hat?” Jamie asked, unable to contain his curiosity. Mr. Harrison told Jamie that he would play the part of a chicken at the school’s Animal Day performance. Jamie grinned, imagining the sight of his normally serious principal acting like a chicken.

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Then Mr. Harrison said to Jamie mysteriously, “I have a great idea.”

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He stood up and thanked Mr. Harrison for giving him the opportunity to perform.

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4 . Mason Smith, who goes by @dadsocial on TikTok, wanted to do something ________ for his daughter’s third birthday. Her daughter has been ________ about Peppa Pig for over a year. It’s the only song she wants to be played in the car. It’s the outfits she wants to wear and the ________she wants all her food in. So when it came to her birthday gift, she said she ________ Peppa Pig’s whole house.

It only took the crafty dad a few hours to ________out the project, which caught the ________ of over 18 million people ________ he shared it on TikTok.

“I ________ up a few photos of the house and planned the build and scale around what would be most cost-efficient with minimal ________ , and that’s how I ________ the 8-foot-tall Peppa Pig house. I also wanted to build it fully weatherproof so we can ________ it outside to play in it for years to come!” he shared.

The dad said it took him roughly four hours over the span of two days to get the job done. The father’s ________ part was putting the blue windows and yellow door cloth on because that made the house come to ________ and look attractive.

When the daughter saw it, she ________ and yelled. She spent the rest of the afternoon playing inside and, of course, had to ________ it with all her stuffed animals and toys.

1.

A．original

B．useful

C．extra

D．special

2.

A．worried

B．crazy

C．curious

D．certain

3.

A．kitchen

B．size

C．shape

D．position

4.

A．designed

B．sold

C．wanted

D．decorated

5.

A．plan

B．let

C．carry

D．roll

6.

A．point

B．attention

C．mood

D．sympathy

7.

A．once

B．unless

C．as though

D．in case

8.

A．mixed

B．looked

C．gave

D．brought

9.

A．contact

B．effort

C．waste

D．design

10.

A．got command of

B．got away from

C．came around to

D．came up with

11.

A．keep

B．protect

C．recover

D．display

12.

A．suspected

B．challenging

C．necessary

D．favorite

13.

A．market

B．light

C．hand

D．life

14.

A．stopped

B．jumped

C．struggled

D．appeared

15.

A．compare

B．connect

C．fill

D．share

5 . Do you believe that setting goals is an important part of success? Having free time to relax and just accepting whatever happens can be nice on occasion.     1     And that involves goals and planning.

Successful people start with a goal. They know that without one, they have no direction or focus with which to achieve anything.     2     And your goal determines all of the steps you take towards it. Regardless of what type of goal you have, it’s important to be clear about it.

When starting any plans to reach a goal, successful people know that it can help to map out the route to reach your destination. For example, what steps would you take? By having a plan, it gives you a clearer picture of where to start, and what milestones you can expect along the way. Goals allow you to experience success along the way.     3    

Successful people know that having a goal is the motivator that drives you forward with confidence. When you know where you’re going, it can be exciting to see your progress as you move closer to the goal.     4     For example, with the road trip scenario, every time you get to the next town, you know you are making progress. And feeling successful can give you the confidence to do more.

    5     By committing to the task or process involved in reaching a goal, you are telling yourself you intend to do it. Giving up or not putting enough effort into creating your step-by-step plan is not going to help you reach your goal.

A．It’s the very basis of their success.

B．Successful people achieve goals with commitment.

C．They can make sure you get the training and experience they need.

D．From time to time you need to see how much you have committed to your goal.

E．Knowing what to expect around the next corner might make you feels less stressed.

F．Having things planned out ahead of time can help you to reach your goal more smoothly.

G．However, most of the time if you want to reach your dreams, you have to make an effort.

6 . The 4 Best Books for Teens

The Body Image Book for Girls

Body positivity can be extremely difficult to achieve, especially during the teenage years. This book provides shard facts on topics including self-respect, diet culture, and the effects of social media on body image. Additionally, it includes real-life stories from girls who’ve struggled with body image as well as tips for maintaining both their physical and mental health.

Recommended Ages: 12 to 17 years

Number of Pages: 226

Just as You Are

This book gives the topic of building high self-respect. The tone is inspiring: encouraging readers to value themselves and stop comparing themselves with others. It’s written by a clinical psychologist, who teaches self-awareness and self-compassion and helps readers get rid of critical voices to stay positive as they move forward in the future.

Recommended Ages: 14 to 17 years

Number of Pages: 176

Never Fight Alone

Sometimes, teens just want to be heard by someone who understands, like someone their own age. This book consists of 51 inspiring interviews with people—from former professional athletes to authors and teen entrepreneurs (企业家)—who overcame various life challenges, like anxiety, depression, and more. These interviewees detail how they overcame life’s challenges and provide tips for readers to do the same.

Recommended Ages: 13 to 17 years

Number of Pages: 306

Make Your Bed

According to Admiral William H. McRaven, changing the world can begin with one step: making your bed. His words went viral back in 2014 when addressing the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin. He shares his personal experiences, providing practical advice, wisdom, and words of encouragement.

Recommended Ages: Not listed

Number of Pages: 144

1. Why are interviews included in Never Fight Alone?

A．To provide role models for the readers to follow.

B．To prove understanding is key to all relationships.

C．To show where the author got his idea for the book.

D．To support the point that challenges are what life is about.

2. What message is Make Your Bed trying to convey?

A．Practice makes perfect.	B．Little habits lead to big results.
C．Action speaks louder than words.	D．A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．They consist of real-life stories.	B．They include advice from psychologists.
C．They are inspirational to teenager.	D．They have become hot topics of discussion on social media.

7 . Tired of traditional chlorinated (含氯的) pools? Consider a salt water pool, a popular trend in recent years.

A salt water pool is a type of swimming pool that uses a salt chlorine generator to produce its own supply of chlorine. This means instead of manually adding harsh (刺激性的) chemicals to a pool, the generator changes salt into chlorine and releases it into the water as needed.     1     They still contain levels of chlorine and other minerals, but the amount is significantly low.

What sets salt water pools apart from their traditional counterparts? With traditional chlorine pools, owners must monitor and adjust chemical levels regularly to maintain proper balance-too much or too little can cause major problems for swimmers.     2     With a salt water system set up in the pool, one doesn’t have to spend as much time testing and adjusting chemical levels. The generator automatically produces enough chlorine based on the pool’s size.     3    

Have you ever been in a traditional chlorine pool any home out with red, irritated (刺痒的) skin or burning eyes?     4     Salt water pools, however, use a saltwater chlorination system that produces natural chlorine to treat the water, which is kinder to the skin and eyes. Plus, minerals like magnesium and potassium in salt water pools can benefit the skin.

    5     Salt water pools require fewer chemical additions and result in lower chlorine byproduct emissions. Since there’s no need for chemical storage, there’s less risk of accidents or spills.

A．You’ll leave a salt water pool feeling refreshed.

B．Switching to salt water pools is also eco-friendly.

C．This can be quite exhausting and time-consuming.

D．It’s no secret that chlorine can be harsh on the body.

E．However, salt water pools are not completely chemical-free.

F．So one doesn’t have to worry about the strong smell of chlorine.

G．It’s like having an assistant manage the affairs while you just enjoy yourself!

8 . What we believe we can become is often shaped by the world we see around us. This is especially true for young children who _______ becoming everything from astronauts to future world leaders. And it’s one of the reasons why representation matters so much. For Asian American _______ and Ph. D. candidate Elaine Shen, she had never _______ herself to be an inspiration for future generations. That is until she received a(n) _______ email from a third-grader in Minnesota who wanted to interview her for a class _______ .

“I’m working on my big year-end project,” the heartwarming message _______ , “I love biology. I did some online research and found your website. I would like to ask if I could _______ you. ”

Needless to say, Shen was immediately _______ by the email—so much so that she shared a screenshot of the child’s inspiring message on Twitter. The post _______ became popular, gaining more than 270, 000 likes and 1, 500 ________ since she first shared it.

Many commenters were just as moved by the email as Shen was. “It’s pretty amazing to witness that children are ________ to achieve as much as you have done.” said one Twitter user. Other readers were ________ of their own experiences with young children growing up. “Representation matters, and it is ________ the third-grader found his role model.”

Now that the story has touched thousands, Shen has a renewed motivation to ________ her Ph. D. and continue creating an environment of ________ for students within her field.

1.

A．stuck to

B．kept on

C．gave up

D．dreamed of

2.

A．biologist

B．chemist

C．physicist

D．artist

3.

A．expressed

B．named

C．compared

D．considered

4.

A．urgent

B．long

C．unexpected

D．common

5.

A．project

B．performance

C．discussion

D．speech

6.

A．informs

B．reads

C．writes

D．asks

7.

A．quote

B．find

C．follow

D．interview

8.

A．touched

B．confused

C．frightened

D．surprised

9.

A．frequently

B．immediately

C．exactly

D．eventually

10.

A．questions

B．comments

C．posts

D．calls

11.

A．bothered

B．requested

C．inspired

D．ordered

12.

A．accused

B．suspected

C．warned

D．reminded

13.

A．awesome

B．urgent

C．impossible

D．depressing

14.

A．quit

B．advocate

C．complete

D．use

15.

A．competition

B．support

C．injustice

D．privacy

9 . From crafty spies to distinctive detectives, discover some inquiring minds.

Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum by Alasdair Beckett-King

Illustrated by Claire Powell

(Walker Books)

This is the first book in a funny new detective series, Montgomery. Bonbon is a smart gentleman detective with a mystery to solve. Behind the hat and moustache is 10-year-old Bonnie Montgomery. Will anyone notice?

Alice Eclair Spy Etraordinaire: A Spoonful of Spying by Sarah Todd Taylor

(Nosy Crow)

Alice Eclair is a baker by day and a spy by night. In her latest adventure. she’s in Paris for the World Fair, where all eyes are on the aeroplane exhibition. With enemy spies all around, Alice will need every trick in her recipe book to stop France’s greatest invention from falling into the wrong hands.

Ollie Spark and the Exploding Popcorn Mystery by Gillian Cross and Alan Snow

(David Fickling Books)

Ollie Spark loves mending machines and solving mysteries. In his second adventure, he travels to a food festival on a remote island. There, an encounter with a grand duchess leads to an undercover spying mission—his most exciting and dangerous’ yet.

Rockstar Detectives: Murder at the Movies by Adam Hills

Illustrated by Luna Valentine

(Puffin Books)

Best friends Charley and George are in Sydney, Australia. George is a social media whizz (专家) and ambitious comedian and Charley is a 13-year-old singer who is in Australia to make her first film. However, some dangerous accidents on set lead them into an investigation.

1. Who wrote the book whose leading character is a baker?

A．Alasdair Beckett-King.	B．Sarah Todd Taylor.
C．Gillian Cross and Alan Snow.	D．Adam Hills.

2. Which book talks about the story happening on an island? ^

A．Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum.

B．Alice Eclair Spy Etraordinaire: A Spoonful of Spying.

C．Ollie Spark and the Exploding Popcorn Mystery.

D．Rockstar Detectives: Murder at the Movies.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．They contain colorful pictures.	B．They appeal to readers of all ages.
C．They are stories about investigators.	D．They are published by the same company.

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。

That was a big competition. We all knew it. The entire school was filled with excitement and anticipation. It was the annual choir(合唱) competition, and we were determined to participate despite knowing that many of us were not the best singers.

As the class monitor, I felt responsible for calling in my classmates and convincing them to join the chorus. I knew it wouldn’t be easy; some of them were hesitant and gave me skeptical looks, while others ran away. But I wasn’t ready to give up.

With a persuasive tone and genuine enthusiasm, I spoke to my classmates, explaining why it was important for us to participate as a team. I told them that it wasn’t about being the best, but about coming together and enjoying the experience of singing as a group. Slowly, I started to see some students were interested and a few of them promised to give it a try.

Our rehearsals (排练) were intense, filled with laughter, and sometimes frustration. We tried our best to perfect our harmonies and cooperation, but deep down, we still held onto the belief that we would probably end up at the bottom of all-the choirs. In that moment of despair, a boy from our choir whispered, “Are we just asking for humiliation(羞辱)?” The words made our doubts and fears stronger.

But right before it was our turn to step onto the stage, Mrs. Wood, our music teacher, brought us together in a tight group. She looked into our eyes and said firmly, “We are not here to impress; we are here to express.” Her words made all the difference.

With an understanding of the true meaning of our performance, we stepped onto the stage. As the music started, we sang from our hearts. We didn’t worry about being perfect or winning the competition; we focused on expressing our love for music and the joy of singing together.

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When the performance ended, our headmaster stepped onto the stage.

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The competition results were announced later, and we were awarded a special medal for our team spirit.

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