1 . Libby the cat lives at the Ashville Free Library in Ashville, NY. She is 19 years old and has brought
As of Friday morning, more than $2,900 had been raised—
“The explosion(爆发) of
Libby has recently been
| A．trouble | B．confidence | C．attention | D．pleasure |
| A．Unusually | B．Unequally | C．Unluckily | D．Unbelievably |
| A．promise | B．treatment | C．repair | D．happiness |
| A．amazing | B．special | C．wrong | D．challenging |
| A．design | B．learn | C．use | D．decide |
| A．at a cost | B．in a way | C．for a moment | D．on a trip |
| A．lightly | B．clearly | C．simply | D．strictly |
| A．interest | B．memory | C．love | D．concentration |
| A．telling | B．reading | C．writing | D．explaining |
| A．touched | B．attracted | C．cheered | D．broke |
| A．keeping | B．resulting | C．suffering | D．excusing |
| A．serving | B．resting | C．trying | D．doing |
| A．made | B．raised | C．spent | D．paid |
| A．careful | B．top | C．warm | D．free |
| A．detail | B．part | C．message | D．tour |
No structure is as symbolically significant or
Jiankou
Getting supplies to this part of the wall is also a demanding effort. Because the path is so steep, donkeys and mules must be used to transport bricks,
3 . Lexi is just a little girl from Canada who found herself in a heart-stopping situation. It started off as a normal car trip. Angela Shymanski, Lexi’s mom, was at the wheel, navigating the tricky roads of the Rockies with her daughter Lexi and her baby Peter in the car. An unexpected animal ran into the road. Angela swerved (突然转向) to avoid the animal. Unfortunately, their car was off the road, falling down a steep embankment (路堤).
The crash was nothing short of terrifying. Angela ended up with a broken back. She was unconscious, and unable to help her babies. Meanwhile, baby Peter’s cries echoed in the chaos. But Lexi, only five years old, didn’t freeze. Instead, she showed courage that would leave many grown-ups in awe.
She quickly jumped into action. The little girl, without even shoes on her feet, wrestled free from her seatbelt and climbed the 40-foot embankment. Once she reached the top, Lexi did everything she could to flag down a passing car in order to get help for her mom and brother.
Lexi’s insistence finally paid off. A car stopped, and the people inside didn’t hesitate to help her call for emergency services. When the paramedics (护理人员) arrived, they found Angela in a severe state, and her heart had stopped. Thankfully, they managed to bring her back.
Lexi’s dad, reflecting on the incident, couldn’t help but be amazed by his daughter’s bravery. He stressed how important it is for kids to be prepared for emergencies, shocked at how Lexi remembered and acted on what she had been taught. It’s a powerful reminder of what kids can do when push comes to shove.
And Lexi’s heroism didn’t go unnoticed. She was awarded a Bronze Medal for Bravery by the police. But for the Shymanskis, the real prize was being back in each other’s arms, safe and sound.
1. What caused the accident?| A．The tough road. | B．The children’s noise. |
| C．A car that suddenly swerved. | D．An animal appearing suddenly. |
| A．Putting on her shoes. | B．Managing to get out of the car. |
| C．Flagging down a passing car. | D．Scaling the 40-foot embankment. |
| A．Her heroic action deserved recognition. | B．Her dad knew her daughter well enough. |
| C．She had learned how to deal with emergencies. | D．It was important for her to face some emergencies. |
| A．Brave and honest. | B．Calm and courageous. |
| C．Thoughtful but stubborn. | D．Caring but naughty. |
4 . As an assistant manager at a restaurant, I encountered a heart-warming experience. One day, a father and his young son
At some point, the boy, who was probably six or seven,
It
The positive
| A．entered | B．denied | C．noticed | D．checked |
| A．Formally | B．Gradually | C．Immediately | D．Eventually |
| A．expenses | B．ingredients | C．tastes | D．quantities |
| A．wrote | B．drew | C．handed | D．lent |
| A．interesting | B．enjoyable | C．useless | D．impossible |
| A．card | B．boy | C．money | D．menu |
| A．hesitated | B．agreed | C．cried | D．laughed |
| A．came to | B．looked like | C．ended up | D．turned out |
| A．clever | B．cheap | C．safe | D．new |
| A．struggled | B．pretended | C．decided | D．forgotten |
| A．designed | B．broke | C．marked | D．kept |
| A．private | B．regular | C．normal | D．curious |
| A．lesson | B．present | C．envy | D．response |
| A．difference | B．change | C．sense | D．promise |
| A．accept | B．promote | C．tailor | D．dismiss |
Brad Howard, a Texas father, had enough of his son’s disruptive (扰乱性的) behavior in physics class. Despite multiple warnings and complaints from the teacher about his son’s excessive (过多的) talking, the situation didn’t improve.
So, Brad decided to take matters into his own hands and gave his son, Bradley, a final warning. Brad made a bold promise to his son, saying, “Hey, if we get another call, I’m going to show up in school and sit beside you in class. ”
The 17-year-old Bradley probably thought his dad was just bluffing (唬人) and continued his chatty (爱闲聊的) ways. But when Brad received another email from the teacher, he knew he had to follow through with his threat.
On the morning of the important day, Brad’s wife woke him up and said, “Brad, it’s time for you to go to school. ” It struck him what he had said. He just couldn’t but a bit regret, “Oh, no, what have I done? ”
Despite his unwillingness, Brad was determined to keep his word and headed to his son’s high school.
The sight of Brad sitting next to Bradley in class was a source of amusement for Bradley’s friends, who found the situation ridiculous. Bradley, on the other hand, was less than thrilled.
He couldn’t believe that his dad had actually gone through with his threat, The embarrassment of having his own father sitting beside him in class was enough to make him regret his behavior. As the class started, Bradley could feel all eyes on him and his dad. He could sense the judgment and the whispers from his classmates.
“Hey, Bradley, it looks like your dad is really serious about this, ” one of his friends whispered across the hallway, trying to hold back a laugh.
“Yeah, this is so embarrassing, ” Bradley whispered, his cheeks turning a deep shade of red.
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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But as the class progressed, something unexpected happened.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________After school, Bradley hesitantly approached his dad with newfound appreciation.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. 简单介绍该历史文化名城;
2. 邀请他来参观游玩。
注意：
1．词数100左右;
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
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Yours truly
Li Hua
Spring festival comes to an end. Here
Almost every
On the Lantern Festival night, the moon illuminates the dark sky while many lanterns shine bright colors on the earth. Lantern is the most notable part of the festival. Chinese craftsmen have made countless lanterns in different
8 . Born in the Netherlands in 1853, Van Gogh led a simple life in a small town until the age of 16. He then left school and joined a firm of art dealers in the large city of The Hague. He eventually realised that dealing with others’ artwork was not his profession. His true love was to become an artist himself.
He devoted much of his time to learning the fundamentals of drawing. Van Gogh believed that to become a great painter, one must first master the ability to draw. It was only after he was comfortable in this area that he began to use oil paints. That is when he developed a style and talent for colour that made him one of the most respected artists of all time.
Van Gogh’s paintings are amazing representations of his view of the world. The colours jump off the canvas (画布), not only because of their brightness but also because of the brush strokes (笔触). Van Gogh avoided light, feathery strokes, which would portray (描写) typical subjects. Instead, he used his brush and oils to make layers that built the painting until it was almost three-dimensional.
Perhaps one of the most memorable examples of Van Gogh’s use of colour and brush style is his painting The Starry Night. The sky swirls (打旋) across the canvas, while the stars shine with unearthly brightness. Each brushstroke creates the image of movement. The Starry Night shows Van Gogh’s great ability to create a powerful image with simple subjects.
Van Gogh spent only the last ten years of his life painting. He is believed to have sold only one of the 900 paintings he created during those years. Yet today Van Gogh is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. His influence is evident; many painters mimic his style and use of colour. His artwork can be found in museums all over the world and is valued in millions of dollars, an evidence for Vincent Van Gogh’s talent.
1. According to the text, Van Gogh learnt how to paint by| A．acquiring basic drawing techniques |
| B．closely observing the world around him |
| C．carefully studying the works of great artists |
| D．reading many books about art |
| A．The images. | B．The mood. |
| C．The themes. | D．The brushwork. |
| A．To praise Van Gogh’s ability. | B．To prove Van Gogh’s respect for nature. |
| C．To show Van Gogh’s style of painting. | D．To indicate Van Gogh’s feelings about his art. |
| A．Tolerate. | B．Judge. | C．Copy. | D．Notice. |
9 . There are plenty of things that students can do to enrich their lives. Perhaps the most valuable is volunteering. Below you can find a list of projects you can join.
The Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka
Duration (持续时间): 1 week
Price: £891
Age: 16+
Details: Live in a village near a national park in Sri Lanka;
Observe wild elephants in their natural habitat;
Meet people from around the world.
The Volunteer Project in Greece
Duration: 2 weeks
Price: £619
Age: 18+
Details: Help to protect endangered sea turtle populations in Greece;
Learn sea turtle monitoring techniques (监视技术);
Explore the lovely beaches during your free time.
The Volunteer Project in Portugal
Duration: 2 weeks
Price: £459
Age: 18+
Details: Help to support wolf protection and learn about the endangered Iberian wolf;
Work alongside a team of professionals and meet new people;
Explore Portugal’s amazing tourist and cultural sights during your free time.
The Volunteer Project in Iceland
Duration: 2 weeks
Price: £575
Age: 18-60 years
Details: Help to reforest some areas so the trees can help to clean the air;
Live and work in the wonderful southern part of Iceland;
Take part in the recovery of Iceland’s ecology (生态).
1. Which of the four projects has the shortest duration?| A．The Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka. | B．The Volunteer Project in Greece. |
| C．The Volunteer Project in Portugal | D．The Volunteer Project in Iceland. |
| A．£891. | B．£619. | C．£459. | D．£575. |
| A．Reintroduce Iberian wolves into the wild | B．Master sea turtle monitoring techniques. |
| C．Watch wild elephants. | D．Help to plant trees. |
10 . When my grandmother was a teenager, her family moved to Transylvania. To make money, she began
My grandparents treated us very well as kids, especially when it came to
After moving to Canada when I was a young girl, my family found it
My grandmother passed away when I was 9. Over the years, baking has become my way of
Family recipes and the love within them are not limited to space and time. The years may pass, but through this recipe, we’ll always
| A．working | B．painting | C．volunteering | D．singing |
| A．ordering | B．selling | C．creating | D．choosing |
| A．tired | B．married | C．paid | D．dressed |
| A．training | B．reading | C．playing | D．eating |
| A．sweet | B．missing | C．gold | D．healthy |
| A．need | B．mistake | C．tradition | D．shame |
| A．used | B．explained | C．knew | D．liked |
| A．challenging | B．interesting | C．dangerous | D．popular |
| A．secretly | B．probably | C．easily | D．finally |
| A．perfected | B．forgot | C．considered | D．doubted |
| A．cheap | B．right | C．old | D．famous |
| A．sleeping | B．cheering | C．exercising | D．cleaning |
| A．helping | B．changing | C．honoring | D．guiding |
| A．depend on | B．agree with | C．wait for | D．think of |
| A．hate | B．have | C．fight | D．trust |
