1 . Daniel Delfin used to think only superheroes could change the world. A shy 21-year-old student in the Philippines, Daniel saw himself as one ________ of life and spent all his time ________, socializing and looking after his pet rabbit.

Then his ________ routine was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. ________ to stay home by a community order, Daniel turned to social media, only to find himself ________ by most of the content. Late one night, when he could no longer stand the negative content, he ________ to cancel his social media account. But before he could click the button, a call for ________ for the Young Heroes Organization (YHO) caught his attention. His first thought was, “Am I doing good service to my country?” Daniel ________, before he could answer his own question.

To improve the welfare of children, YHO has provided a place for young people to express their ________ during the pandemic. And it ________ the critically related issues affecting them, including lack of ________ and mental health problems. As a volunteer, Daniel reaches out to strangers and offers them ________ support by listening to their stories and ________ with them. But as much as he has touched their lives, they have also given Daniel ________ for the future.

For his ________ and hard work, Daniel was ________ to be one of the best YHO volunteers. He has even signed up to do more: he has since become a YHO ________ and creates social media content as an advocate for the programme.

“YHO ________ me to be a better version of myself, ________ beyond my expectations,” Daniel said. “I believe that as young people, we can help each other and our communities get through this ________.

1.

A．creator

B．master

C．viewer

D．winner

2.

A．working

B．studying

C．helping

D．thinking

3.

A．unique

B．boring

C．academic

D．comfortable

4.

A．Forced

B．Recommended

C．Persuaded

D．Reminded

5.

A．attracted

B．thrilled

C．annoyed

D．impressed

6.

A．decided

B．managed

C．promised

D．happened

7.

A．plans

B．volunteers

C．sponsors

D．donations

8.

A．dropped out

B．cheered up

C．signed up

D．stood out

9.

A．concern

B．sadness

C．appreciation

D．regret

10.

A．collects

B．raises

C．discusses

D．handles

11.

A．trust

B．interaction

C．confidence

D．privacy

12.

A．emotional

B．financial

C．temporary

D．public

13.

A．agreeing

B．dealing

C．talking

D．playing

14.

A．advice

B．hope

C．imagination

D．warning

15.

A．experience

B．ambition

C．knowledge

D．devotion

16.

A．expected

B．appointed

C．determined

D．recognized

17.

A．promoter

B．witness

C．applicant

D．pioneer

18.

A．required

B．asked

C．encouraged

D．considered

19.

A．nearly

B．only

C．hardly

D．even

20.

A．programme

B．crisis

C．routine

D．lesson

2 . 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。

A group of 10 high-profile figures and common citizens gifted with wisdom, bravery and determination, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Yang Zhenning included,     1     (honor) as inspiration-al role models in this year’s Touching China awards announced by China Central Television on Thursday this March.

Yang Zhenning, a     2     (respect) Nobel Prize-winning physicist, became the first Chinese-American scientist to return to China after the US just lifted the ban on     3     (visit) to China in 1971. Yang also sponsored a number of Chinese scholars so they could have opportunities     4     (further) their studies in the US.

Another nominee was Su Bingtian, the first Chinese athlete     5     competed in the men’s 100-meter sprint final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. At     6     age of 32, he shocked the world by finishing first in his group     7     a time of 9.83 seconds on the semi- final.

This year’s Touching China awards also focused on China’s space community for opening new horizons in the starry ocean of the cosmos,     8     (include) building China’s own space station, Tianwen-1, and the exploration of Mars.

In 2021, the war epic film, The Battle at Lake Changjin,     9     (take) the Chinese audiences to the site of a battle during the War to Resist the US Aggression and Aid Korea. Moviegoers learned about Zhu Yanfu, the only     10     (survive) of the battle and one of the winners for this year’s Touching China awards.

3 . Adults are often embarrassed about asking for help. Its an act that can make people feel sensitive. The moment you ask for directions, after all, you reveal (泄露) that you may be lost. Seeking someone’s assistance can make you feel like you are broadcasting your incompetence. New research suggests young children don’t seek help in school, even when they need it, for the same reason.

To learn more about how children think about seeking help, we asked 576 children, ages four to nine, to predict the behavior of two kids in a story. One of the characters genuinely wanted to be smart, and the other merely wanted to seem smart to others.

Children thought that the kid who wanted to seem smart would be less likely to ask for assistance. They could still conceive of (想象) situations in which the kid who wanted to seem smart would seek help: when assistance could be sought privately (on a computer rather than in person), children thought both characters were equally likely to ask for it.

We also found that they recognize several more behaviors that might make a child appear less smart in front of fellow kids, such as admitting to failure or modestly downplaying successes. Children are therefore acutely aware of several ways in which a person’s actions might make them appear less clever in the eyes of others.

However, a number of solutions can be found to help children. Our Gist instinct may be to motivate seeking help by emphasizing its educational benefits. But reputational barriers likely require reputation-based solutions. For example, instructors could create activities in which each student becomes an “expert” on a different topic, and then children must ask one another for help to master all of die material. If seeking help is understood as a commonplace classroom activity, kids may be less likely to think of it as indicative (表明) of one’s ability.

Seeking help could even be framed as socially desirable. After all, asking for help often benefits not just die help seeker but also others listening in who have similar questions or struggles.

1. What feature do the adults and young children share?

A．They seldom ask for directions.

B．They are afraid of being laughed at.

C．They hesitate to seek assistance.

D．They regard themselves as incompetence.

2. What conclusion can be drawn from the research?

A．Teachers should praise kids for seeking assistance.

B．Assistance only works when sought privately,

C．It seems possible that children themselves are not struggling.

D．Children care deeply about the way others think about them.

3. How does the author explain the solution in Paragraph 5?

A．By making a comparison.	B．By referring to an example.
C．By introducing a concept.	D．By telling a school story.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Why Kids Are Afraid to Ask for Help.

B．Seeking Help Makes Kids Feel Uncomfortable.

C．Unwillingness to Seek Help Stop Academic Progress.

D．How Can We Help Children Overcome the Barrier,

5 . Steph Clemence always intended to go to college. But life tends to throw barriers in the way. Her mother remarried several times. By the time she was a senior in high school, Steph had lived in 25 places. Her stepfather died in a car accident, leaving her mother to support three daughters on a modest income. Paying for college became out of the question.

One afternoon, Dorothy Clarks, her English teacher, walked into the classroom, handing out a paper sheet titled “Mrs. Clark’s Book List”, and said, “Some of you might not go on to higher education, but you can continue to learn.” She created a list of 153 fiction and nonfiction books, covering science, history, economics, politics, and literature. It would, she believed, form the equivalent(等同)of two years at a liberal arts college.

So she began in 1970. Starting at the top, Steph would read every book in the order they appeared. Each of those books fueled her passion to learn more about the person, subject matter, or time in history. Unlike many people who open a book in bed before it’s time to sleep, Steph prefers to read while sitting in a chair with a cup of coffee by her side. She doesn’t race through a book, as she wants to savor the experience.

Now Steph is 70 and she never did get to college. But she has only four books left to read from the list. She expects to complete them sometime in 2023.

In Madame Curie, the author, Eve Curie, writes, “Each of us must work for his own improvement, and at the same time share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think we can be most useful.” The way Steph sees it, Mrs. Clark felt it was her particular duty to help young students. She wishes she could thank Mrs. Clarks and share with her how reading the works on her list has changed her life. “It was never just a list I got from some teacher in school. It’s always been Mrs. Clark’s Book List,” says Steph.

1. What made a barrier to Steph going to college?

A．Her family’s frequent move.

B．Her stepfather’s death.

C．Her family’s financial conditions.

D．Her mother’s remarriage.

2. What does the underlined word “savor” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Learn from.

B．Slow down.

C．Keep in mind.

D．Take pleasure in.

3. What can we know about the book list given by Mrs. Clarks?

A．It is about humanity.

B．It was praised by Eve Curie.

C．It reflects her sense of social responsibility.

D．It benefits Steph’s academic performances.

4. Which of the following best describes Steph?

A．Modest.	B．Self-motivated.
C．Intelligent.	D．Easy-going.

6 . Throughout all the events in my life, one in particular sticks out more than the others. As I reflect on this significant event, a smile spreads across my face. As I think of Shanda, I feel loved and grateful.

It was my twelfth year of dancing, I thought it would end up like any other year: stuck in emptiness, forgotten and without the belief of any teacher or friend that I really had the potential to achieve greatness.

However, I met Shanda, a young, talented choreographer (编舞者). She influenced me to work to the best of my ability, pushed me to keep going when I wanted to give up, encouraged me and showed me the real importance of dancing. Throughout our hard work, not only did my ability to dance grow, but my friendship with Shanda grew as well.

With the end of the year came our show time. As I walked to a backstage filled with other dancers, I hoped for a good performance that would prove my improvement. I waited anxiously for my turn. Finally, after what seemed like days, the loudspeaker announced my name. Butterflies filled my stomach as I took trembling steps onto the big lighted stage. But, with the determination to succeed and eagerness to live up to Shanda, expectations for me, I began to dance. All my troubles and nerves went away as I danced my whole heart out.

As I walked up to the judge to receive my first place shining, gold trophy (奖杯), I realized that dance is not about becoming the best. It was about loving dance for dance itself, a getaway from all my problems in the world. Shanda showed me that you could let everything go and just dance what you feel at that moment, After all the doubts that people had in me, I believed in myself and did not care what others thought. Thanks to Shanda, dance became more than a love of mine, but a passion.

1. What did the author think her dancing would be for the twelfth year?

A．A change for the better.	B．A disappointment as before.
C．A proof of her potential.	D．A pride of her teachers and friends.

2. How did Shanda help the author?

A．By offering her financial help.	B．By entering her in a competition.
C．By coaching her for longer hours.	D．By awakening her passion for dancing.

3. How did the author feel when she stepped on the stage?

A．Proud.

B．Nervous.

C．Scared.

D．Relieved.

4. What can we learn from the author’s story?

A．Success lies in patience.	B．Fame is a great thirst of the young.
C．A good teacher matters.	D．A youth is to be treated with respect.

7 . Here are some places you won’t miss when you travel to West Ireland.

The Cliffs of Moher

In Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher are certainly one of those places. Original and heart-stoppingly sheer(陡峭的)- a walk along these natural wonders can only leave you in amazement. Extensive paths along the edge offer endless photo opportunities as well as a wonderful way to walk off your beer and Irish dishes. Spend the day walking along the sheer cliffs and taking in the beauty as you enjoy a picnic lunch in the green grass.

Galway

Galway is one of the towns that you’ll still hear Gaelic spoken in the pubs and shops. The busy center of town, Eyre Square is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon and enjoy sports and picnics in the grassy area. With colorful signature pubs, narrow cobblestone(鹅卵石)streets and live music from street performers as well as in nearly every restaurant and pub, this small city really has the power to interest people.

Keem Bay

One of Ireland’s best kept secret beaches, found on the western shores of Achill Island in County Mayo. Framed by such delightful scenery, many visitors will find the journey here just as rewarding as the day out itself. A truly impressive location.

Downpatrick Head

Located just north of the village of Ballycastle in County Mayo, Downpatrick Head is a historical site that gives visitors a unique view of the Atlantic Ocean. Also found on Downpatrick Head are the ruins of a church founded by Ireland’s saint Patrick, a holy well, a stone circle and nesting sea birds.

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1. Where should visitors go if they are interested in photography?

A．Galway.

B．Keem Bay.

C．The Cliffs of Moher.

D．Downpatrick Head.

2. What do Keem Bay and Downpatrick Head have in common?

A．Live music.

B．Beautiful scenery.

C．Remote islands.

D．Historical remains.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a travel brochure.

B．In an adventure novel.

C．In a geography textbook.

D．In an academic magazine.

8 . 你在某英文网站看到一个题为“Be Prepared for the Future Career”的中学生征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括你的未来职业及你如何做准备。
注意：词数100左右。

Be Prepared for the Future Career

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9 . How to Exercise in a New Way

Get healthy with these bite-sized amounts of exercises

   What should people do when they can’t find the time or desire to do a long workout?     1    

Exercise snacks (“零食式”运动) are a popular and inventive new way for people to stay fit. Instead of requiring hours at the gym, this concept instructs you to keep it short.     2     Then you can take a break that lasts 30 minutes to four hours before another snack. It has been reported that exercise snacks can be as effective as traditional exercise methods.

Of course, the more of these brief exercises you complete in a day, the better. Just three exercise snacks a day that gets your heart pumping can be good for your health.     3     Your concentration and creativity improve, and you can become more productive. Also, “snacking” throughout the day prevents you from sitting too long — something that’s always positive.

Another great thing about exercise snacks is that there are so many to choose from. The goal is to spend a short time doing something that raises your heart rate. Acceptable activities range from sit ups to jumping rope to running up and down some stairs.     4    

●Exercises that are strength-based such as lifting weights will fit the bill. Since most people don’t keep weights at their office, lift full water bottles.

●Squats involve moving your hips as if to sit down while keeping your back straight. This exercise helps strengthen your lower body and improve your movement. Five to ten of these should make a good snack.

●For those who don’t like traditional exercises, simply turn up the music. Pick a lively song and start dancing; it’ll make for a fun workout.

    5    

A．It doesn’t take up too much your time.

B．They should break that “large meal” into exercise “snacks.”

C．And there are plenty of other benefits beyond improved fitness.

D．These exercises can last anywhere from 20 seconds to two minutes.

E．Consider giving exercise snacks a try, and see if they are to your taste.

F．They should constantly remind themselves of the importance of exercises.

G．But for those who don’t know where to start, here are some helpful exercise options.

10 . On September 1, 1985, Dr. Robert Ballard and his crew spotted one of Titanic’s boilers. They erupted with cheers. By the time of the crew’s discovery, 73 years had passed since the ship sank. Several missions had set off to look for it, including a 1977 one led by Ballard.

In the early 1980s, Ballard asked the U. S. Navy to fund the development of the Argo, an unmanned camera sled that could be dragged behind a surface ship at depths of up to 20, 000 feet. The Navy were interested in using the Argo to survey the wrecks (沉船)of the U. S. S. Thresher and Scorpion, two nuclear submarines (潜水艇)that had been lost in the North Atlantic. They eventually agreed that if Ballard could successfully locate and map the two subs, he could use whatever time left to look for Titanic.

While photographing Thresher and Scorpion, Ballard noticed that the current had carried debris (碎片)from the ships as they fell to the seafloor, creating a long chain. With this in mind, he decided not to search for Titanic’s main body. Instead, he would use Argo to search for its much larger debris track, which might stretch as far as a mile. Once he found it, he could use it to track down the ship itself. With the new approach, after a few days, they discovered the boiler. Argo stalked the debris track, and the following morning, Titanic’s bow came out of the inky depths.

“The Titanic lies now in 13, 000 feet of water,” Ballard said at a press conference, “There is no light at this great depth and little life can be found. It is a quiet and peaceful place-and a fitting place for the remains of this greatest of sea tragedies to rest. Forever may it remain that way.”

1. Why did the Navy support the development of the Argo?

A．To develop underwater robots.

B．To locate the wreck of Titanic.

C．To find two nuclear submarines.

D．To map the North Atlantic.

2. What gave Ballard inspiration for the new search method?

A．The 1977 search attempt.

B．The surface ship with the Argo.

C．The photographs of Titanic.

D．The debris chain of the submarines.

3. What does the underlined word “stalked” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Traced.	B．Recognized.
C．Cleared.	D．Dragged.

4. What is the purpose of Ballard’s statement at the press conference?

A．To share the exact position of Titanic.

B．To advocate leaving Titanic undisturbed.

C．To launch surveys on sea tragedies.

D．To show respect for Ballard’s crew.