1 . I have a close childhood friend, who quit university for lack of financial support. When he got married and lived a well-off life, he thought it a(n) ________ to give up his education. So he spent the last eight years attending night ________ to get his bachelor’s degree (学士学位) while also doing a full-time job. He said it was a(n) ________ but well worth the time and efforts. Last month, after years of late nights and weekends of studying, he ________ graduated.

He ________ in our hometown after high school, ________ most of his friends, myself included, left long ago for other states for university and jobs. Over time, work, families, and other ________ have made it difficult for us all to be ________ in our hometown at the same time.

I put forward a wonderful idea: plan a weekend that we’d all be ________ to fly back to our hometown to surprise him and celebrate his ________. It was so much fun ________ the affair. The bait (诱饵): his mom told him that he was going to have ________ with just his grandparents to celebrate. Little did he know that the family dinner would ________ a 20-person affair with friends from all around the states. I got to ________ a cake so that everyone ________ the party could enjoy it.

When the guest of honor arrived to “dinner with the ________”, he was so surprised to find the room________ with those who he hadn’t seen for years. They all laughed to him ________ they were in high school.

The “white lie” dinner plan was a great ________ for me. And all the friends present thought it a good ________ to arrange the party.

1.

A．anger

B．pity

C．accident

D．fact

2.

A．club

B．party

C．cafe

D．school

3.

A．improvement

B．solution

C．challenge

D．failure

4.

A．finally

B．quickly

C．suddenly

D．luckily

5.

A．taught

B．stayed

C．arrived

D．married

6.

A．so

B．while

C．or

D．for

7.

A．adventures

B．requests

C．experiences

D．arrangements

8.

A．inside

B．apart

C．back

D．out

9.

A．safe

B．eager

C．available

D．anxious

10.

A．birthday

B．achievement

C．examination

D．wisdom

11.

A．debating

B．studying

C．planning

D．controlling

12.

A．lunch

B．dinner

C．time

D．fun

13.

A．turn into

B．give up

C．relate to

D．focus on

14.

A．sell

B．deliver

C．cut

D．order

15.

A．attending

B．leaving

C．receiving

D．tasting

16.

A．teachers

B．grandparents

C．classmates

D．friends

17.

A．covered

B．provided

C．crowded

D．decorated

18.

A．even if

B．as if

C．what if

D．even though

19.

A．surprise

B．worry

C．success

D．stress

20.

A．chance

B．duty

C．determination

D．idea

2 . Travelling can be a fun way to gain life experiences, especially during a week-long autumn break. But what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip?     1    

Save money. This probably is the most important preparation for travelling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you’ll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.

    2     Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean safety and saving.

Plan sensibly. Write down how much you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.

Travel in groups.     3     By travelling with others you can share costs and experiences.

Pack necessary things. The most important things to take are not always clothes.     4    

Use the Internet. The net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www. Travelcity. com, www. Bargainslowestfar. com and www. Economic travelcity. com.

By making full preparations, even students can enjoy the travel.     5    

A．Plan ahead of time.

B．Take what you need along.

C．Don’t worry. Here are some useful suggestions.

D．Find someone who is interested in visiting the same place.

E．Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.

F．Before the trip, the most important thing is to plan the route(路线).

G．Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.

3 . The other day I walked along with my friends towards the cafeteria and outside, I could see a crowd made up mostly of girls. I couldn’t make out what was happening. We came closer and were able to see that a lady was cutting a girl’s hair. Beside there was a poster which encouraged people to donate about 10 inches of their hair in order to make wigs(假发) for patients who suffered from cancer and had lost all or most of their hair.

I was moved by the courage of those girls who were excitedly waiting their turn to get their hair cut. My friends sensed this and asked me if I was considering donating my hair. I told them I would like to but I was a little anxious about how I would end up looking. But finally, I made up my mind.

I asked one of my friends to braid(编) my hair and the rest of them started cheering me on so I would not back off. We went outside and I was now in line. It was finally my turn, so I walked towards the lady; she sat me down on a chair and didn’t even spend 30 seconds cutting my braid. More than half of my hair was put in a bag and I couldn’t hide my joy. I just couldn’t help but think about a person who would be happy with her new image. I knew I would never meet her, but I felt pleased with the act of kindness that I made that day.

1. What were the girls waiting to do?

A．cut a girl’s hair.	B．drink special coffee.
C．buy wigs for some patients.	D．donate their hair to cancer patients.

2. What made the author anxious at first?

A．The long line.	B．Her friends’ opinions.
C．Her look with short hair.	D．The courage of those girls.

3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．The author’s kindness also made herself happy.

B．People are usually happy with new images.

C．People should try hard to help cancer patients.

D．The author looked forward to meeting that patient.

4 . What can we learn from the conversation?

A．The woman cannot see well.

B．The man’s dog looks like a cat.

C．The speakers are from different countries.

5 . 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Mike给你发来一封邮件，邮件中提及他喜欢户外运动和骑自行车。他很想知道你在运动方面的爱好及看法。请根据以上内容给他回一封邮件。
注意：
1. 词数80字左右；
2. 头尾已经给出，不计入词数；
3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,

I’m so glad to hear from you.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wish you good health!

Yours truly,

Li Hua

7 . For most people, having things stolen feels like an annoyance. Robbie Pruitt admitted that he got _______ when he discovered the theft of his mountain bike last September. But soon enough, his ______   took a turn. After letting go of his anger and frustration, he found himself on a road to sympathy _______.

For Pruitt, a keen bicyclist, the first thing to do was ______   his stolen bike. But when he went bike shopping, he found few available, which got him thinking: What if the ______   of bikes was Covid-19 related, and what if the person who’d taken his bike really needed ______to get to work?

A good idea ______Pruitt and he posted it on the community website. He ______ to fix bikes free of charge for anyone who needed it. He also asked for unwanted bikes, which he would repair─also ______. And then he would donate them to folks who could truly use them but didn’t have the ______ to buy one.

The day the post went live, Pruitt received thirty _______ bicycles. Then came more than 500   enquiries(询问)   for ______ information. By the end of 2020, Pruitt had repaired more than 140 for ______or to be   returned to their owners.

Pruitt tries to give his donations to families that are   truly ______. _______ simply satisfying a material need, he has provided an opportunity for kids in his neighborhood to learn how to fix their own bikes.

In addition to _______ skills, Pruitt’s lessons teach teamwork, encourage self-worth, and promote feelings of community. ______, the kids have gained a sense of achievement.

“It’s a really great ______ for kids,” said a neighbor in an interview with the local newspaper. “Pruitt is certainly providing a _______, but it’s not just the bikes. It’s the relationships in the community. It’s the _______he can make to people.”

1.

A．amazed

B．mad

C．curious

D．frightened

2.

A．feeling

B．story

C．opinion

D．route

3.

A．ever

B．together

C．instead

D．yet

4.

A．ride

B．lock

C．repair

D．replace

5.

A．shortage

B．variety

C．increase

D．quality

6.

A．path

B．track

C．transport

D．aid

7.

A．stuck

B．struck

C．shocked

D．shook

8.

A．remembered

B．decided

C．attempted

D．offered

9.

A．by accident

B．in advance

C．for free

D．on credit

10.

A．credit

B．economy

C．plan

D．money

11.

A．shared

B．used

C．expensive

D．modern

12.

A．detailed

B．extra

C．typical

D．personal

13.

A．preservation

B．competition

C．sale

D．donation

14.

A．demanding

B．challenging

C．struggling

D．suffering

15.

A．Without

B．Beyond

C．Upon

D．Among

16.

A．practical

B．economical

C．mathematical

D．social

17.

A．Otherwise

B．However

C．Somehow

D．Meanwhile

18.

A．promise

B．celebration

C．comfort

D．experience

19.

A．competition

B．service

C．ceremony

D．suggestion

20.

A．contribution

B．effort

C．difference

D．progress

8 . Long Beach, a 28-mile area of beach, lies in southwestern Washington, and is generally called Long Beach Peninsula. Communities there take you back to old days of a simple life.     1    

Bird watching

There are different kinds of birds on Long Beach.     2    The Southwest Loop Route Map can be got through the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Office by calling l-800-451-2542.

Horses

A popular activity on Long Beach is horseback riding. Two businesses in the city of Long Beach offer guided horseback tours along the beach: Black Country Wilderness Outfitters and Skipper’s Equestrian Center.     3     Among the adventures offered with horses is a wagon ride along the beach, a carriage ride through Sea view or Long Beach, a back country pack trip, or a sunset ride by horseback on the beach.

Camping

    4     Camp fires are allowed within 100 feet off the beach, but must be away from the dry grass.

Swimming and other activities

Swimming is allowed, but you must be careful.     5     Surfing is advised only for experienced surfers. Beach driving is allowed at certain areas on the beach. The speed limit is 25 mph. Building sand castles, digging sand to find something, riding bicycles and flying kites are also popular activities in the area.

Enjoy your trip to Long Beach, Washington!

A．It is the most exciting activity here.

B．Here, visitors can relax and enjoy the good of a total rest.

C．You may also bring your own horse.

D．It’s best if you watch them from a distance and don’t try to frighten them.

E．The waters are very cold and dangerous.

F．RV and tent camping aren’t allowed on the beach.

G．Many camping lovers are attracted to Long Beach.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Rihanna turn to sing?

A．To move to America.

B．To realize her music dream.

C．To escape from her family life.

2. Which was Rihanna’s first album(专辑)?

A．Music of the Sun.

B．Umbrella.

C．Diamond.

3. What did Rihanna do in 2017?

A．She created a beauty brand.

B．She set up an educational project.

C．She built a cancer treatment center.

4. How much did Rihanna’s foundation donate because of coronavirus?

A．$2 million.

B．$5 million.

C．$6 million.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man doing?

A．Renting a car.

B．Booking a trip.

C．Parking a car.

2. How much should the man pay for a day?

A．$80.

B．$70.

C．$50.