2 . Grandparents are known as great companions (陪伴) and often give their grandchildren lots of love. Being a grandparent is a big job, but grandparents have a lot of experience. In many cultures, grandparents are looked up to as a source of wisdom (智慧).

Some kids live far away from their grandparents so they stay in touch by phone, through email, and with letters. Other kids live close to their grandparents, making it easy to visit often. And still other kids live with their grandparents.

Sometimes, the family is sharing the grandparents’ house and sometimes the grandparents move into the family’s house. Any change can be difficult to adjust (适应) to. But after the adjustment period, you might find you enjoy having someone else in the house and a new person to spend time with. If your grandparent needs help, you might be the one to lend a hand. And your grandparent might be able to help you by playing a game with you, telling the best stories or fixing you a snack after school.

Quite a few kids live with grandparents who take care of them in place of their parents. Kids who live with grandparents might miss their moms or dads and wish they could live with them instead. The grandparent may find it difficult to keep up with a kid and all of his or her needs. In this situation, both the kid and the grandparent should work together. Loving and caring for each other can be the glue that keeps everything together.

And one more thing: You might want to put the first Sunday after Labor Day on your calendar. Why? It’s Grandparent’s Day!

1. In many countries, grandparents ________.

A．look forward to having a job	B．live far away from their grandchildren
C．are regarded as rich in knowledge and experience	D．are considered to be the best friends and companions

2. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that ________.

A．kids don’t like to live with their grandparents

B．parents shouldn’t leave children to their grandparents

C．grandparents find it too hard to live with their grandchildren

D．living together does good to grandparents and grandchildren

3. How can kids and their grandparents get along well with each other?

A．By sharing the best stories.	B．By having common interests.
C．By meeting each other’s needs.	D．By loving and looking after each other.

4. In the last paragraph, the author reminds the kids________ .

A．to celebrate Grandparent’s Day	B．to visit grandparents on Sunday
C．that Labor Day is an important day	D．that Grandparent’s Day is on Sunday

3 . 假设你是李华, 来自英国的师生即将结束在你校为期两周的访问活动。请你写一篇英文发言稿, 在欢送会上代表学生会发言。内容包括：

1. 活动回顾;

2. 活动意义。

要求：

1. 文章开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数;

2. 词数80左右。

Dear teachers and fellow students,

As the representative of the Students’ Union, I, Li Hua,

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We look forward to welcoming you back to our school in the near future.

Thank you

5 . Friendship is one of the most important things in life and a universal value. Here are five ways to be a better friend.

    1    . Plans are important in friendship. You should learn to make plans for better friendship. Instead of just saying something like “we should get together some time”, make specific plans with a time, date and place. In addition, stick to get-together plans, and let friends know that they are valued.

Be an empathetic (有同理心的) listener. Attentive and empathetic listening is validating (认可的) to others.     2    . To develop them, listen to your friends without judgment or interruption, and try to see the world from their perspective.

Be honest. People value honesty.     3    . If a friend makes a decision that may lead to negative consequences, let them know how you feel about it in a direct way.

Celebrate differences. Not being a yes-man means that friends don’t have to agree on all interests. Friends can have different hobbies and different things that they like and dislike. Take some time to explore your friends’ interests, but don’t worry if they don’t interest you as well. Different interests sometimes need celebrations.     4    .

Remember dates. When it comes to friendship, the details make the difference. Remembering friends’ birthdays or other important events in their lives shows friends that they are valued.     5    . Then, when they near, send a text or call to wish your friends congratulations or good luck.

Being a good friend requires effort and practice, but it’s worth it.

A．Get together with friends

B．Make plans and stick to them

C．Good listeners are badly needed in the world

D．They are usually attracted to people who are genuine

E．Fortunately, empathetic listening skills can be available

F．Celebrating differences is an important component of friendship

G．Keep these dates in a calendar and even set an alarm as a reminder

6 . 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。

One day, a boy transferred to my class. He walked to the front of the class and introduced himself. “I am Brady, from California. I like basketball and dance.” “Dance!?” Steven yelled. “That’s for girls.” The whole class laughed. Brady’s face turned bright red. At lunch, Brady walked to an empty seat at my table. He was about to sit down when Steven put his foot on the chair. “This seat is taken,” he said. “Sit with the girls.” The others laughed loudly. Brady lowered his head and walked away.

After school, Brady sat alone on the school bus. I felt sorry for him. I thought about sitting with him, but I didn’t want to be made fun of. I remembered how everyone laughed at me when I, a boy, knitted a scarf for my favourite teacher. I didn’t like being laughed at, so I gave up knitting.

But what would have happened if I’d stood up for myself? An overwhelming sense of regret and guilt was lingering in my mind all night. So, I was determined to stand by Brady.

The next day, we had gym class. The coach announced that we would have a basketball game and Steven and I were the captains of the two sides. When I picked teammates, I looked around and noticed Brady. I had butterflies in my stomach. I didn’t want to get laughed at again. But soon I knew what I should do.

注意：1. 词数应为120个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“I choose Brady!” I said firmly.
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Steven lowered his head and walked to Brady.
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9 . Spending roughly a decade preparing for her 2023 book Alive: Like Light and Salt, writer Liao Zhi has taken a creative journey with her memories of surviving the disastrous Wenchuan earthquake. The then 23-year-old dance teacher was rescued from a collapsed building, but suffered the loss of her legs and her child.

Selected from Liao’s diary entries, the six-chapter book touches upon topics like “finding one’s true self” and “relationships”, revealing how the writer dealt with pain to set career goals and find the courage to become a parent once again.

The writer said her desire for life seemed to have been strengthened by the near-death experience and that may be why she took only less than a year to get back on track again. Swimming, running marathon and taking part in charity dance performances were only a part of Liao’s daily agenda that helped her see the light again.

Alive: Like Light and Salt is not all about dealing with difficulties. Liao has devoted several chapters to topics like “becoming a communication expert in close relationships” and sharing her thoughts on love.

Liao met Charles Wang, a prosthesis(假肢) engineer, when she was getting her new artificial legs. Although she was hesitant about getting remarried, Wang assured her that she was the one, even telling his parents that “I’ll never again meet such a good girl.”

“Her life-loving nature, her health y mind-set toward her disability and also her willingness to speak up for people with the same experiences as herself, such things let me see a different side of life. I’ve been deeply touched by her,” said Liao’s mother-in-law.

Liao set up the Home of Chenxing, a rehabilitation(康复) studio in Chongqing for disabled people in 2019, and has now helped over 100 people walk again with artificial limbs(肢). She’s also a leader of a charity group called “Seeing and Change”. “Society needs to be educated to see this particular group of people. We represent a part of society’s value,” Liao noted.

1. What do we know about the book Alive: Like Light and Salt?

A．It’s mainly intended for earthquake survivors.	B．It’s inspired by her husband encouragement.
C．It’s focused on ways to handle difficulties.	D．It’s based on the author’s life experiences.

2. How did the busy life affect Liao Zhi after the earthquake?

A．It helped her see the hope of life.	B．It pushed her to start a studio.
C．It urged her to write many books.	D．It enabled her to walk again.

3. Why are Liao’s mother-in-law’s words mentioned?

A．To introduce Liao’s achievements.	B．To confirm Liao’s good qualities.
C．To think highly of Liao’s marriage.	D．To ask people to experience life.

4. What can be learned from the last paragraph?

A．Charity should be made international.

B．The disabled create more social values.

C．Liao is devoted to helping the physically disabled.

D．Society owes an apology to the particular group.

10 . Study Economics at James Madison University

To study economic s in the USA, choose James Madison University (JMU), the first most recommended public university according to students. The university offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in economics. You’ll get business education comprehensively, and gain a strong foundation of economic theory and policy that can lead to various career choices, including financial analysis and trading, economic analysis, communications and public administration.

International Year

The International Year at the International Study Center gives students special academic and English language support, with university-style teaching. By completing the International Year, you’ll progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at JMU.

Entry requirements

Applicants must provide proof that they meet the minimum English language entry requirement. There’re several ways you can show English ability:

·TOEFL iBT score

·IELTS score

·Duolingo score

·Other English language test scores accepted by the University

Applicants must also have completed a US secondary education and have a minimum grade point average of 2.25.

If you meet the appropriate language and academic requirements, you can apply directly to any of our academic programs at JMU.

How to apply

To apply, fill out our application form on the Internet. Once your application has been received, a student enrollment (招生) advisor will review it and contact you directly. If your application is accepted for enrollment, you’ll receive an offer letter and an advisor will let you know how to pay your deposit to secure your place with us.

1. What makes students recommend JMU to those interested in economics?

A．Its various related course schedule.	B．Its free public service.
C．Its well-rounded business education.	D．Its loose learning policy.

2. To be admitted into JMU, students must _______.

A．achieve a grade point over 2. 25	B．take the English language test of JMU
C．complete the International Year	D．reach the required English ability

3. What do students applying to JMU need to do first?

A．Finish an online application form.	B．Pay enough deposits in advance.
C．Get in touch with the advisor.	D．Write a letter to the university.