1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Wang Rongbi has been glued to her cellphone, eagerly awaiting updates about the Italian show.“I have never been abroad, but my embroidery(刺绣品) has,”Wang said.

Wang is    1    the best embroidery designers from Guizhou in Southwest China    2     works were chosen to exhibit at the just-concluded event. Their exquisite works were selected    3    (show) the traditional artistry of China’s Miao ethnic minority and wow international fashion designers.

The Miao are one of China’s minority groups, and more than 4.3 million call Guizhou home. Their embroidered costumes, featuring unique patterns    4    (inspire) by nature and their ethnic history, are recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage    5    regarded as a“living fossil” of Miao culture.

In July, Shi Chuanying, 45, another Miao embroiderer, received    6    invitation from the provincial department of culture and tourism to attend Milan Fashion Week.“I was one of 17embroiderers who worked nonst op for 20 days to complete the 10 pieces. We cherished this opportunity and    7    (commit) to hitting our target no matter how difficult,” said Shi.

Both Wang and Shi are    8    (intense) proud that the traditional costumes of their ethnic group have been presented on the international stage, boosting    9    (confident) in the inheritance and development of Miao embroidery.   “Traditional handicrafts can be very fashionable, and our ethnic culture has plenty of    10    (globe) appeal,” said Wang.

2 . Understanding Financial Aid for College: A Guide

Many families are shocked by a college’s sticker price. While the cost of tuition can be overwhelming, financial aid can make higher education more affordable. Here are a few answers to common financial aid questions.

What Are the Different Types of Financial Aid?

There are two types of aid: need-based and merit-based.

Need-based aid is determined by a family’s demonstrated ability to pay for college. Merit aid, on the other hand, can be awarded by an institution, college or private organization to a student for a specific talent or an athletic or academic ability. These awards aren’t based on financial need.

How Do I Apply for Financial Aid?

You need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA. This application is used by many state agencies and schools to determine college aid. This is usually based on their household income as reported on federal income taxes.

Some schools mostly private colleges — use a form called the CSS Profile to determine how to give out their own funds. This form is more detailed than the FAFSA and can be more time-consuming to complete.

For instance, the CSS Profile takes into account assets (资产) that are excluded on the FAFSA, as well as information about medical or additional educational expenses.

The initial submission fee for the CSS Profile is $25; each additional report is $16.

When Will I Receive a Financial Aid Award Letter?

Financial aid award letters typically go out to college-bound students in early spring usually shortly after they receive a college acceptance offer.

1. Who are most likely to receive merit-based financial aid?

A．Students who excel in sports.	B．Students struggling academically.
C．Students with great financial need.	D．Students active in community service.

2. How does the CSS Profile differ from the FAFSA?

A．It is a less complicated form.	B．It charges less for application.
C．It is more widely used among colleges.	D．It digs deeper into the family’s finances.

3. When do students typically receive their financial aid award letters?

A．Right after they register for college.	B．During their first semester in college.
C．Between admission and the start of college.	D．Before receiving a college acceptance letter.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who are probably the target audience of the speech?

A．Painting beginners.

B．Students majoring in art.

C．Sunday painters.

2. Which of the following is a requirement of the course?

A．Finishing weekly homework.

B．Completing a final artwork.

C．Doing experiments after class.

3. What event is scheduled to take place after the 10th week?

A．Drawing in public.

B．Attending an exhibition.

C．Volunteering at a local gallery.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the man come to the airport?

A．To book a flight.

B．To see someone off.

C．To pick up the woman.

2. Where will the speakers go next?

A．To the cafe.

B．To the ticket office.

C．To the left-luggage office.

3. Why did the woman choose not to take a train to Shanghai?

A．She couldn’t get a ticket.

B．She had a tight schedule.

C．She hated trains.

5 . I think this was my most memorable experience so far. I volunteered for two weeks in a guesthouse (家庭旅馆) by the sea________by a Mexican mother and son. I’ll always remember when I got to the bus stop and the son came to________me up. He was my age and I just knew this would be something different and fun. We________on the way to the house and I was welcomed to a Mexican lunch by the mother and another________, K, who was younger than me. We quickly________a little group and even with the mother.

The most________part of this experience was the room I was________K: Our beds were________by a curtain; we had no________to our room and we had holes in our ceilings. There was a table in our room where we all had lunch, and crabs (螃蟹) crawled in at night. The water from the tap came from the sea and there was one stove and the WiFi________worked. We played card games at night, occasionally had beers, and best above all,________and talked for hours and hours. I loved every minute of this________and simple country life.

I was sad to leave but have kept in________with all of them since then and definitely plan on seeing them again. This________made me understand why you should volunteer, whether it’s in your home country or anywhere else in the________.

1.

A．run

B．sold

C．organized

D．offered

2.

A．take

B．put

C．get

D．pick

3.

A．argued

B．explored

C．chatted

D．understood

4.

A．volunteer

B．tourist

C．owner

D．visitor

5.

A．found

B．collected

C．formed

D．practiced

6.

A．disappointing

B．interesting

C．annoying

D．challenging

7.

A．turning to

B．caring about

C．giving up

D．sharing with

8.

A．organized

B．separated

C．cleaned

D．arranged

9.

A．door

B．key

C．wall

D．floor

10.

A．normally

B．obviously

C．actually

D．hardly

11.

A．cried

B．laughed

C．learned

D．debated

12.

A．boring

B．peaceful

C．romantic

D．hard

13.

A．track

B．control

C．contact

D．distance

14.

A．experience

B．lifestyle

C．guesthouse

D．friendship

15.

A．countryside

B．world

C．city

D．campus

6 . Libraries are some of the most magical places on Earth.    1    . If you are new to using libraries, you might be surprised to learn how much they can do for you. Here’s how to get started.

Get a library card

To take out anything from your local library, you first need a library card, which gives you the right to check out books and other items.    2    . When it’s time to return them, you can bring them back or you may be able to renew them to keep them a little longer.

Ask librarians (图书管理员) for help

If you’re stuck trying to find a book and can’t remember the exact title or the name of the author, a librarian can likely help you find what you’re looking for.    3    . Tell them what books you have enjoyed as well as the subjects that interest and inspire you, and they’ll be able to recommend your next read.   

    4    

Libraries are best known for their vast book collections, but they offer even more. You or an adult in your family can also stream movies and TV shows with the help of library apps like Hoopla and Kanopy. There are computers and quiet zones where you can study with few distractions. You may also find free or discounted printing and photocopying services.

Enjoy scheduled events

Many libraries host free events for young people. You can ask a librarian or check the library’s website for a list or calendar of upcoming activities and sign up with your card.    5    .

A．Go beyond books

B．Check Out Materials

C．Librarians can also make great suggestions

D．Libraries often host outdoor activities for communities

E．They provide a wealth of knowledge and create opportunities for everyone

F．These can include tween and teen book clubs, art workshops, and fun classes

G．The library will have rules about how many items you can borrow and for how long

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When will the final exam be?

A．Next Tuesday.

B．Next Wednesday.

C．Next Thursday.

2. What will the final exam include?

A．An oral section.

B．Multiple-choice questions.

C．Only essay questions.

3. What percentage of the grade will the research work account for?

A．20%.

B．30%.

C．50%.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Karen like doing best on vacation?

A．Enjoying the sunset.

B．Swimming.

C．Cycling.

2. What kind of travel companion is Karen looking for?

A．One who speaks Spanish well.

B．One who is in her thirties.

C．One who is easy-going.

3. Why could Karen speak Spanish pretty well?

A．She took Spanish lessons at college.

B．She worked in Spain for a long time.

C．She once lived in a Spanish-speaking country.

4. Where does Karen plan to place an ad?

A．In a magazine.

B．In the newspaper.

C．On the Internet.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does Julia find cooking?

A．Enjoyable.

B．Boring.

C．Tiring.

2. How often does Julia cook dinner?

A．Every day.

B．Six times a week.

C．Once a week.

3. What kind of food does Julia like?

A．Fruits.

B．Vegetables.

C．Meat.

10 . Four Preschool Winter Stories

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

Keats captures that childhood joy of playing in the snow. The boy, Peter, puts on his snowsuit and heads out into the beautiful snow. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful. It is full of fun. Peter takes some snow home with him in his pocket only to find that it melted while he was taking a bath. Oh no! Is that the last of snow? Not to worry, the snow is waiting for Peter in the morning.

How to Catch a Yeti (雪人) by Adam Wallace

In this silly snowy adventure, the kids set a whole bunch of clever traps to catch a yeti.

However, the yeti easily escapes and the traps backfire on the kids with funny results. If you look closely at the illustrations, you can find “hidden” members of the yeti’s family watching the kids.

Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer

This is a sweet story that teaches kids about how animals spend the winter. As the first snowflake falls on the fox’s nose, fox wonders what he is supposed to do in winter. The other forest animals tell him how they prepare for winter. Some fly south, others store food, and some hibernate (冬眠) . Unfortunately none of these ideas will work for fox. Finally, another fox comes along and shares what foxes do in winter— they dance in the falling snow!

Bear is Awake: an Alphabet Story by Hannah E. Harrison

With hardly any words, the reader pieces the story together from the fantastic illustrations and the alphabet letter and corresponding word on each page. In this book, a bear awakens too early (A=awake) and sets off in search of food. It finds a little girl in a cabin, who, through a series of humorous events, helps the bear return to its home and go back to sleep.

1. In which book is the leading character Peter?

A．The Snowy Day.	B．How to Catch a Yeti.
C．Winter Dance.	D．Bear is Awake: an Alphabet Story.

2. What’s the book Winter Dance about?

A．The joy of playing in the snow.	B．The way animals spend the winter.
C．The story of animals hibernating.	D．A bear in search of food.

3. Who wrote the book with hardly any words?

A．Ezra Jack Keats.	B．Adam Wallace.
C．Marion Dane Bauer.	D．Hannah E. Harrison.