1 . Yesterday, my daughter had to go to work earlier than usual. Since the gym where I work out is not far from her ________, I decided to take her to work and then go to the gym.

At quite an earlier ________, the gym was already full of men and women of all ages, working out. I ________ go to the gym at this early hour, and was________ to see so many people. It seems that many go to the gym before going to work.

I know how difficult it is for most people to start ________. Most people know it is good for their body, but they are too ________ to go to the gym, ________ in the morning. They prefer to spend an extra hour in bed before starting their_________. In the afternoon, they are too tired after work, and want to stay at home or go out to meet friends.

If you’re one of them, you need self discipline (自律) and ________ your laziness. If you ________ going to the gym and exercising, you would start to like it. This usually ________ when you see that you’re losing weight and you feel stronger.

It is the same in every other area of life, when you study a foreign language or when you make up your mind to ________ your dreams. It is ________ at first. But when you start to see ________, everything becomes easier because you have special ________.

1.

A．house

B．garage

C．office

D．flat

2.

A．hour

B．moment

C．time

D．occasion

3.

A．usually

B．sometimes

C．only

D．seldom

4.

A．happy

B．surprised

C．excited

D．satisfied

5.

A．working

B．fighting

C．exercising

D．practising

6.

A．busy

B．lazy

C．shy

D．afraid

7.

A．actually

B．simply

C．especially

D．generally

8.

A．challenge

B．competition

C．afternoon

D．day

9.

A．recognize

B．realize

C．accept

D．overcome

10.

A．practice

B．keep

C．forget

D．consider

11.

A．improves

B．happens

C．finishes

D．exists

12.

A．remember

B．recall

C．achieve

D．make

13.

A．exciting

B．important

C．interesting

D．difficult

14.

A．results

B．facts

C．sights

D．chances

15.

A．motivation

B．dream

C．need

D．movement

4 .

Arriving in New York There are three airports in New York. When you arrive at one of them, you can take buses or taxis to any place in New York.	Eating Out There are many kinds of food in New York and you needn’t eat at McDonalds every day. There are good restaurants in Little Italy and Chinatown, for example.
Hotels There are lots of good hotels in New York. The best is The Plaza on Fifth Avenue but you don’t have to pay a lot to stay in the city. There are also lots of smaller hotels and the YMCA near Central Park is great for the young people.	Public Transport In New York, there’s a good bus and subway service. If you are planning to use the subway a lot, you should buy a subway ticket for the journey because it’s cheaper. But you don’t have to use public transport—there are lots of places you can go to on foot, such as the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue and Central Park. The New York taxis are a part of the city experience, so you should take at least one taxi during your visit!
Places to See Finally, there are a lot of places to see in New York-Times Square, the Statue of Liberty. And you shouldn’t go home without climbing the Statue of Liberty to enjoy the scenery of the city.	Shopping Shopping in New York is fun. There are big shops on Fifth Avenue. They are open seven days a week. But be careful when you look at the prices, because you have to pay a special 8% tax (税) on everything you buy in New York.

1. “The Plaza” is the name of ________ in the passage.

A．a hotel

B．a restaurant

C．a park

D．a McDonald shop

2. How much do you have to pay if you buy a book of 20 in the New York?

A．$20.16

B．$21.6

C．$20

D．$28

3. What can we learn about traveling in New York from the passage?

A．You can only take buses at airport.

B．You must stay in the best hotel.

C．You had better climb the Statue of Liberty.

D．You have to be disappointed by shopping.

5 . 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。

Dad and Madison were walking through the party store, gathering decorations for Madison’s upcoming birthday party.

“But I don’t want to invite Lucy Gilbert! I don’t like her!”

“Madison, you are being unreasonable. If every girl in your class is invited to a party but you, you’ll feel left out. It would be a big mistake not toinvite Lucy to the party. ”“She never even talks to me! ”

Dad sighed and moved down the aisle ( 走廊). “Lucy is a new girl in class. She just moved here a little over a month ago. Think about how that must feel. She doesn’t know one single person in the school. She left all of her old friends behind and now she has to try to make new friends. Your party will be a great chance for her to get to know everyone. ”

“No, it won’t. She will probably sit in the corner and not talk to anyone. Every day at lunch she sits all by herself. She wants to eat alone!" Madison shrugged and rolled her eyes (翻白眼).

“Madison, I’m done discussing this. You will invite every girl in your class, including Lucy Gilbert!"

On Saturday morning, the family blew up balloons and decorated the house cheerfully. Madison was dressed beautifully for the day, wearing her new blue dress. It was not typical of her to dress herself like this. She usually wore sports clothes because she loved to be outside riding her horse Star with a lead rope (缰绳).

Madison greeted her friends at the doorstep, picturing (想象)various presents her friends would bring her. In the meanwhile, she was wondering whether Lucy would ruin the party if she came. Anyhow, all the girls she invited came finally, including Lucy. The girls had a fantastic time by singing and dancing while Lucy sat in the corner silently alone. Later, all the girls gathered around the table as Madison opened her presents. Opening them one by one, Madison thanked her friends, with a bright smile on her face.

注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：

Lucy’s present was the very last to be opened.

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Paragraph 2:

Deeply moved by what she said, Madison held the lead rope tightly in her hands.

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6 . A music festival is a community event focusing on live performances of singing and instrument playing that is often presented with a theme. On the list are the music festivals for fans around the world. Find your favorite now!

Field Day

January 1, 2023, Sydney

Field Day means New Year’s Day for young people in Sydney. Seen as the city’s original multi-stage party, it’s a gathering of friends coming together for a great fun-filled first day of the year. There’s an air of hope and positive energy on a perfect summer’s day.

The Envision Festival

February 27—March 6, 2023, Uvita

The Envision Festival is an annual gathering in Costa Rica that aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to work with one another to create a better community. The festival encourages people to practice art, music, dance performances, and education. Meanwhile, our connection with nature is expected to be strengthened.

The McDowell Mountain Music Festival

March 2—4, 2023, Phoenix

The McDowell Mountain Music Festival is Phoenix’s musical celebration of community culture. Since its foundation in 2004, it has been the only 100% non-profit music festival designed to support, entertain and educate the community. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the country, and it is an opportunity to experience true culture.

The Old Settler’s Music Festival

April 20—23, 2023, Dale

The Old Settler’s Music Festival is a nationally known music festival for American music. The festival is held in the country of Texas at the height of the wild flower season. The Old Settler’s Music Festival offers great music and activities for the whole family.

1. In which city can people enjoy a fun New Year’s Day?

A．Phoenix.

B．Uvita.

C．Sydney.

D．Dale.

2. What is special about the McDowell Mountain Music Festival?

A．It encourages people to receive education.	B．It is not aimed at making money.
C．It provides an opportunity for friend gathering.	D．It focuses on cultural exchanges.

3. Which festivals are connected with nature?

A．Field Day and the Envision Festival.

B．The Envision Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.

C．The Old Settler’s Music Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.

D．The Envision Festival and the Old Settler’s Music Festival.

7 . “I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless,” said Lisa, a bright teenager from a loving home. “It seems that nobody wants to become my friend. What’s wrong with me? ”

Like Lisa, many of us experience loneliness. The truth is that all people, no matter what their age or character — even the most outgoing, wealthy and popular — experience loneliness at least sometimes. It’s healthy and natural to want to be around people who care. After all, we’ve all heard “No man is an island.” That’s true. We all need others in our lives.

Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, explains that if we want friends, we must be friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid of rejection (拒绝), many of us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait for others to make friends with us. But if we want friends, we’ve got to get beyond this.

If making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider taking some measures (措施).

Be willing to take the initiative (主动权). If you see someone whom you would like to know, don’t wait for her to make the first move. Get close to her and begin a conversation. Let her know in a non aggressive (无攻击性的) way that you are interested in being friends with her.

Reach out to those who are lonely. When you see someone at school sitting alone, go over and talk to her. And don’t let popularity decide whom you reach out to. You’ll often be surprised at the beautiful qualities behind a shy appearance.

Ask questions. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions that cannot be replied with “yes” or “no”. For example, don’t ask “Do you have a dog?” Instead, say “So, tell me about your pets.” Avoiding asking “yes” or “no” questions makes your possible friend not end your communication with a one word answer.

1. Why does the author begin the text with Lisa’s worry?

A．To set a sad tone.	B．To share Lisa’s pain.
C．To introduce the topic.	D．To teach readers a lesson.

2. What can be a risk caused by reaching out to others according to the passage?

A．Being refused by others.	B．Putting ourselves in danger.
C．Being treated in a rude way.	D．Losing interest in communicating.

3. What can we know from Paragraph 5?

A．Shy people are hard to talk to.	B．Popular people are often easy going.
C．Just waiting for chances will waste our time.	D．A proper manner is important in making friends.

4. Why does the author suggest not asking “yes”or “no”questions?

A．It is considered unfriendly.	B．It will leave a bad first impression.
C．It shows the poor quality of the speaker.	D．It isn’t good for keeping a conversation going.

8 . Standing on the top of Mount Tai, I watched the sun rising through the cloud and taking its place in the sky. I haven’t seen many ______, but I can feel that seeing one from the top of Mount Tai must be one of the best ways to ______ the beauty of nature.

When I left for China, the ______ of climbing Mount Tai had not even ______ me. I was going to China to ______ its language, history and culture and gain a better understanding of international agricultural trade between my country and China.

Now I have stayed in China for a few weeks. In Beijing, my group have, ______ friendship with many Chinese students. Through our broken Chinese and their ______ English, we are still able to teach each other about our cultures. We ______ that we are all just students working towards the same ______ of having careers, families and lives and trying to make the world better. Cultural differences seem ______—even the language almost completely differs from our own. But their daily lives are similar to our own routines (常规). ______, people worry about the same things we do here. They are ______ food safety, pay close attention to the government and feel the effects of the economic markets.

This ______ makes me realize how many cultures my country has in common with other countries around the world. More importantly, it makes me ______ for travel, and I am i looking forward to having more ______ to engage in cross-cultural communication and learning.

1.

A．clouds

B．sunrises

C．mountains

D．tops

2.

A．describe

B．select

C．imagine

D．experience

3.

A．thought

B．aim

C．mission

D．origin

4.

A．belonged to

B．occurred to

C．fallen to

D．turned to

5.

A．discover

B．study

C．spread

D．update

6.

A．developed

B．sought

C．kept

D．showed

7.

A．spoken

B．brief

C．poor

D．unique

8.

A．assume

B．claim

C．realize

D．expect

9.

A．chance

B．reason

C．function

D．goal

10.

A．amazing

B．striking

C．powerful

D．terrible

11.

A．Besides

B．Otherwise

C．However

D．Anyhow

12.

A．addicted to

B．confused about

C．used to

D．concerned about

13.

A．adventure

B．course

C．climbing

D．journey

14.

A．eager

B．energetic

C．amazed

D．tired

15.

A．effect

B．measures

C．opportunities

D．applications

9 . In my early teens, I was once given a film camera as a gift. On receiving it, I jumped on my bike, headed to Wimbledon Common and took photos, just for me: photos of trees and wildlife. I was out all day. On my way home I spotted a tree lit up by street lighting and tried to capture its splendour. Rushing home, I popped the spent film in a special little envelope and sent it off to a photography store, desperate to see how it came out. I took many photos then and loved the fact that when you processed your film you got back colour photos which froze the precious moments, gently encouraging the hobby and the payments for processing.

As I grew into adulthood, that simple, deep happiness gradually faded away. One weekend when I was busy answering the work calls, my eyes caught a box in the corner of the room. I suddenly felt a sense of sadness. The stress growing over these years had pushed the camera from beside my pillow to the box in the corner. I thought I needed a change.

I took out the camera and dusted it down. It was a great joy that it still worked. I bought new film and took the camera everywhere I went. Now it is always on hand to accompany me on journeys, to allow me time to myself. Even if the day is full and busy, I can seize some moments for myself to take photos, to observe the world around me.

The wall of my room now holds all my camera equipment along with photos I’ve taken. To me, the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside, by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist, and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight.

1. What did the author think of taking photos as a young boy?

A．Inspiring and practical.	B．Troublesome yet delightful.
C．Complicated yet engaging.	D．Thrilling and rewarding.

2. What prevented the author from taking photos according to paragraph 2?

A．He was struck by sudden sorrow.

B．He was faced with increasing pressure.

C．He intended to focus on his work

D．He attempted to behave like an adult.

3. What did the author get from picking up his hobby?

A．More enjoyment in the daily routine.	B．New journeys in the wild.
C．Better skills of observation.	D．Different styles of photography.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Revisiting Lost Childhood Memories

B．Appreciating Beauty Behind the Lens

C．Regaining Pleasure Through Photography

D．Escaping Teenage Sadness with Camera

10 . 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。

In elementary school, George wasn’t     1    (exact) popular, but he always had a couple of really good friends. In middle school, he was really good at science and math. While most kids were going to     2     movies on weekends, George     3    (prefer) to design his own special projects. He dreamed of owning his own technology company someday. When George got to senior high school, some of the other students made fun of him for being into books and computers. This made George very upset,     4     he tried not to let anything keep his dream from     5    (achieve). George got excellent grades and was admitted     6     both Harvard and Yale, but he decided to go to Stanford because there were lots of     7    (opportunity) for people     8     wanted to work in Silicon Valley. This was the first time George had felt accepted by the people around him. He took many computer classes, and kept designing his own projects on weekends. During the summer months, he would take extra classes, and he ended up     9    (graduate) a year early. He took a job     10     a computer programmer at Apple. After five more years there, George left to start his own company, finally realizing his childhood dream.