1 . When I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.

Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note — “Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery” — and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically (魔术般) appear.

All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.

There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete. Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.

Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch (门廊) . Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.

1. Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer to __________.

A．show his magical power	B．pay for the delivery
C．satisfy his curiosity	D．please his mother

2. What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy’s house?

A．He wanted to have tea there.	B．He was a respectable person.
C．He was treated as a family member.	D．He was fully trusted by the family.

3. Why does home milk delivery no longer exist?

A．Nobody wants to be a milkman now.	B．It has been driven out of the market.
C．Its service is getting poor.	D．It is not allowed by law.

4. Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?

A．He missed the good old days.	B．He wanted to tell interesting stories.
C．He needed it for his milk bottles.	D．He planted flowers in it.

5 . It was the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon(铁人三项)Series in Mexico.With just 700 meters to go, Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother, Jonny, was in the lead. Alistair pushed himself towards the finish line in the burning heat, but as he came round the corner, he saw his brother about to fall onto the track. Alistair.had to choose-brotherly love, or a chance to win the race.

For Alistair, the choice was clear.His brother was in trouble.He had to help.Alistair ran towards Jonny, caught him and started pulling him towards the finish line. Alistair then pushed his brother over the line.The move put Jonny in second place and Alistair himself in third. It was an unexpected end to the race, but Alistair did not want to discuss it with the media.He just wanted to see his younger brother, who had been rushed to the medical area.

The Brownlee brothers have been doing triathlons since they were children. “Obviously, when your older brother is doing it, you think it’s a cool thing to do,” says Jonny. Alistair says that they encourage each other as much as they can when they train.Despite arguments over “stupid things” now and then, Alistair agrees that having a brother is an advantage.“Throughout my entire life, I’ve had my brother trying to beat me at everything I do. It has been a fantastic driving force.”

Watched by millions, the ending to the race has varied opinions: should the brothers have been disqualified(取消资格)or highly praised for their actions? But for Alistair, his decision was easy to explain: “Mum wouldn’t have been happy if I’d left Jonny behind.” At that moment, he was no longer an athlete aiming for a medal-he was just a brother.

1. Why did Alistair get third place only?

A．He fell onto the track accidentally.

B．He was overtaken by another athlete.

C．He stopped to give his brother a hand.

D．He struggled with the burning heat.

2. What does Jonny regard his brother as?

A．An inspiration.

B．An authority.

C．A competitor.

D．A follower.

3. How do people respond to Alistair’s behavior?

A．Unfavorably.

B．Supportively.

C．Uninterestedly.

D．Differently

4. Which is the best title for the passage?

A．Just a Brother	B．The Finish Line
C．A Tough Race	D．A Driving Force

6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

A few years ago, the company I worked for sent my wife and me to live in New York for a year. I’ve always loved running, so I was really happy when I found out I lived next to Central Park. This meant that every morning I could go for a run before I went to work.

Because a lot of people had told me to be careful of robbers in the park, so usually I didn’t take anything with me. How could they rob me if I didn’t have anything? But one morning, my wife gave me a S 10 bill and asked me to buy some bread on the way.

It was a beautiful morning and the park was quiet with very few people walking or jogging (慢跑) around. While I was running through the park, another jogger knocked into me. He apologized and continued running. For a while, I didn’t think too much of it. However, when I noticed the wide path where I was running, I thought was kind of strange. The warning of robbers in the park occurred to me. ”It could have been a robber!” I suddenly became alarmed, so I checked my pocket and found that the money was missing. Without thinking twice, I ran after that jogger. I finally caught up and held him by the arm. I shouted, “Give me the $10 bill! Now!” I am not usually a hot-headed (性急的) person, but I got really angry this time. I couldn’t believe the robbery was actually happening to me. Filled with anger, I shook my fist at him. This seemed to frighten him. He quickly put his hand in his pocket and gave me the money. Then he ran away as fast as he could.

I bought the bread and went home. As soon as I got home, I couldn’t wait to tell my wife my story. “You won’t believe what happened to me,” I started with pride. She immediately stopped me, “I know, you left the money for the bread on the kitchen table.”

注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

Looking at the money on the table, I stood there, shocked.

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7 . Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers an excellent opportunity for teens to get involved and make a difference in their community by volunteering within a variety of summer youth programs. Summer Teen volunteers assist with activities under the guidance of experienced staff and gain valuable leadership skills. In the summer, teens can apply to volunteer in the following programs:

Summer Adventure Playground Program Volunteer

Program Dates: June 14 — August 12

Location(s): Kelly, Poplar Bridge. Running, Smith. Sunrise and Westwood parks

Information: Help facilitate opportunities to play and lead playground participants (in grades 2 - 7) in games, sports, arts       and crafts, and make new friendships.

Mini View Volunteer

Program Dates: June 14 — August 6 Location: Valley View Elementary School

Information: Help to assist with the supervision of preschoolers —1st graders in a social occasion.

The View Volunteer

Program Dates: June 14 — August 6 Location: Valley View Elementary School

Information: Help to assist with supervision of 2nd - 5th graders in a social recreational setting.

Camp Kota Junior Counselor

Program Dates: June 14 — August 9 Location: East Bush Lake

Information: Help campers learn basic outdoor skills while meeting new friends, singing crazy songs and having tons of fun.

To apply, fill in a Parks and Recreation 2022 Summer Teen Volunteer Application. Please be sure to answer all questions and indicate all program(s) of interest. Applicants will be contacted via email with next steps after March 31, 2022. Contact us by phone (952-563-8877) or e-mail at parksiec@BloomingtonMN.gov for more information.

1. What can volunteers get from the programs?

A．Making the community different	B．Becoming an experienced staff member.
C．Getting opportunities for college.	D．Acquiring useful leadership skills.

2. Which program suits you if you are good with kindergarten kids?

A．Summer Adventure Playground Program Volunteer	B．Mini View volunteer.
C．The View Volunteer.	D．Camp Kota Junior Counselor.

3. What should you do to apply for the opportunity?

A．Fill out an application form.

B．Answer questions via an interview.

C．Clarify your program(s) of interest by phone.

D．Contact the organizers on March 31.

8 . 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。

On a cold windy day, a poor boy tried to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door. Wandering on the street, he was not a successful seller. What’s worse, he found that he only had one dime left. His empty stomach reminded him constantly that for days he hadn’t eaten anything. He had no choice but to beg for a meal at the next house. Hesitantly he knocked at a door, thinking about what to say when it was opened. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. “What can I do for you?” asked the young woman. The boy paused for a while, “Would you please give me some...a drink of water?” the boy dared not to look directly into her eyes. She looked at the bony boy and thought he might need something to give him energy so she brought him a glass of milk. His head rising and small hands taking the cup, he drank it up slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?” “You don’t owe me anything,” she replied with a warm smile on her face. “My mother has taught me never to accept pay for a kindness.”Deeply moved, he said sincerely, “Then I shall thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but it also increased his faith in the whole human race. As a matter of fact, he was about to give up and quit before that point.

Years later the young woman became critically ill. However, the local doctors were unable to give an effective medical treatment. Finally they sent her to a hospital in the big city, where specialists can be called in to cure her rare disease. Among those famous specialists, Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately, he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room.

注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dressed in his doctor’s gown, he went in to see her.

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The bill was sent to her room.

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9 . 假定你是李华，报名参加学校“Be Sporty, Be Healthy”为主题的演讲比赛。请你写一份英文演讲稿。内容包括：
1.问题：因学业紧张，疏于活动；
2.建议：要合理安排，正常锻炼。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右，文章标题和首尾句已给出，不计入总词数;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Be Sporty, Be Healthy

Hello, everyone!

I feel honored to be here to talk to you on exercise.

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10 . It had been a long business trip. We had already had multiple flight delays, so I was pleased when we ________ boarded the plane on schedule. The flight attendants shut the door,     ________the passengers, and soon after, I heard the sound of the engines firing, which seemed quite ________ to me.

It is common in Atlanta that we had to wait a bit on the ________ for our turn. And then finally we started moving slowly. ________, when we did so for about 10 minutes, suddenly the plane stopped. An announcement came that we’d have a delay, and we’d be in a holding pattern (等待航线) for a little while.

That “little while”________90 minutes at last. It was almost 40 degrees and we were________in the small plane with almost no air conditioning. It seemed like a(n)     ________! So when the plane took off in the end, all the passengers couldn’t help cheering.

Waiting is not something that comes easily to me. I’m more like the sports car with the engine ________ waiting at the crossing. The moment the traffic light turns greens, I will rush out urgently.

But now, as I’ve reached my advanced age, I’ve ________ something: When I have to stay in a “holding pattern”, it will be wise to accept that with ________ and a good attitude.

Sometimes those “holding patterns” are for my   ________. They teach me something connect with someone, or make me wait until things are ________. Sometimes those “holding patterns” seem very long and ________ just like the one on the hot airplane but I should trust everything will be OK. I should know what I can do is just have ________ with the difficult time.

1.

A．actually

B．eventually

C．instantly

D．deliberately

2.

A．settled

B．comforted

C．lined

D．investigated

3.

A．disgusting

B．sharp

C．certain

D．beautiful

4.

A．runway

B．platform

C．pavement

D．road

5.

A．Therefore

B．Otherwise

C．Instead

D．However

6.

A．turned into

B．made up

C．ran out of

D．led to

7.

A．limited

B．trapped

C．expected

D．forbidden

8.

A．dream

B．failure

C．disaster

D．adventure

9.

A．breaking down

B．running

C．losing control

D．dying

10.

A．confirmed

B．deserved

C．experienced

D．realized

11.

A．gratitude

B．pain

C．kindness

D．awe

12.

A．taste

B．right

C．benefit

D．excitement

13.

A．in a mess

B．in store

C．in place

D．in common

14.

A．unbearable

B．frightening

C．discouraging

D．strange

15.

A．courage

B．confidence

C．patience

D．curiosity