3 . 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 English, there is a popular saying—All good things must come     1     an end. This, however, might not always be true. For the six friends in Friends, the “good things”—the friendships between them have never really ended.

Perhaps you haven’t seen Friends. The TV series tells the story of six young people, Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey     2     came to New York City to find love, success and fun. Each of them had a different personality. However, they were able to put their     3     (different) aside and became good friends.

Seventeen years has passed since the last episode of Friends. Fans have been looking forward to     4     (approach) the six friends’ reunion on the screen. That wish finally came true. A special episode, Friends: The Reunion,     5     (broadcast) online on May 27.

Your English teacher once probably     6     (recommend) Friends to you. For sure, watching the series will help you learn English. But you can learn a little     7     (much) from Friends than the others. One thing it can teach us all is how     8     (obtain) lasting friendships. As Rachel once said, “Back in the 1990s, there were no cell phones     9     (absolute). It was just friends sitting around     10     chatting together.” If you want to have lifelong friends, don’t just chat online. Make sure to always be there—for your friends!

4 . 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。

At 8 pm on Friday, pop legend Lo Ta-you sat in front of his piano and played a piece based on his hit song, Red Dust. This opened Lo’s first virtual concert.

“It’s been over two years since I performed live.” said the 68-year-old Lo, whose tours     1     (postpone) since the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual concert,     2     was streamed on Chinese social media, attracted more than 40 million viewers. And Lo was the first person     3     (hold) the virtual concert in Taipei. Nostalgic (怀旧的) fans left     4     (comment) while watching the concert, expressing their excitement and their love for Lo. “I am very    5     (touch) tonight,” commented a fan. “His music had a big impact    6     my life.”

Born in Taipei, Lo learned to play     7     piano at the age of 5. He planned to become a doctor and studied in medical school. However, he     8     (launch) a music career in 1972 while still at university.

His first album, Zhi Hu Zhe Ye, released in 1982, was a great success. Featuring his     9     (origin) pop hits, such as Childhood, and The Story of Time, the album was considered pioneering.

Lo ended the virtual concert with his song, Tomorrow Will Be Better,     10     (hope) to provide a sense of comfort to people during the pandemic.

7 . My brother rang. “Can you do something with Mum?” he asked. Since Dad died, she’s been unwilling to _________ the house. She and my dad came over from Iran. My brother, Faraz, and I were born and _________ in America. _________, even now we always speak in Farsi (波斯语) when together as a family.

Mum was a writer and wrote poems in her own _________. But she didn’t write any more and stayed indoors after Dad died. One day, I saw a poster _________ that our town hall would be hosting people who’d been to Iran. I asked Mum to share her _________ there. _________, she agreed. After we arrived, she _________ cottage pie with chips. Seeing me dip my chips in gravy (肉汁), she was _________ at first. But then she accepted and laughed, because she knew I was a child of two __________ eager to enjoy what they both served up.

That day was a good __________. After that, Mum began to take a(n) __________ in the world again: She started a new collection of poems. “I’m thinking of taking a degree in English __________ if my English keeps improving. You and Faraz will help, I hope?” She asked on the phone. “Of course, Mum - as long as we don’t lose our mother tongue.” I replied. Ever since, I’ve been thinking about the phrase “mother tongue”. It means so many things: The __________ given by mothers to their babies and said back to them and the acknowledgement that all languages are rich in poetry. I’m a child of two cultures and I love them both, just as I love the people who helped __________ them around me.

1.

A．leave

B．move

C．keep

D．sell

2.

A．grown up

B．brought up

C．broken up

D．turned up

3.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Meanwhile

D．Besides

4.

A．style

B．rhythm

C．language

D．way

5.

A．writing

B．speaking

C．adding

D．saying

6.

A．poems

B．novels

C．essays

D．reports

7.

A．Surprisingly

B．Frighteningly

C．Disappointingly

D．Unfortunately

8.

A．made

B．carried

C．ordered

D．refused

9.

A．scared

B．shocked

C．thrilled

D．delighted

10.

A．lives

B．countries

C．families

D．cultures

11.

A．start

B．ending

C．process

D．opportunity

12.

A．role

B．chance

C．interest

D．duty

13.

A．history

B．painting

C．architecture

D．literature

14.

A．blood

B．spirit

C．words

D．thoughts

15.

A．offer

B．shape

C．escape

D．remove

8 . In China, charms of cities are hidden in their teahouses. Thanks to teahouses, people in cities have a place to express their emotions and thoughts, and getting to know a city is no longer a difficult thing.

Beijing, a small society in teahouses

A teahouse is the place where all walks of lie gather around. It is a small society, Lao She said in his famous play Teahouse. In Beijing, the most popular teahouses are story teahouses. They are places where Beijingers enjoy tea while listening to stories told by the pingshu arists. Other than stories, there are also stages for old Beijing folk art performances like Beijing Opera, xiangsheng and Drum Songs. Many guests come to the same teahouse every day at the same time.

Chengdu, a part of people’s daily lives

Every morning, teahouses in Chengdu open for their customers, and some people even wash up there and then drink tea and have breakfast. It is a special scene in Chengdu. People can spend a whole day in a teahouse, enjoying tea, a newspaper, and birds in cages, just like zaocha in Guangzhou to some extent. They can also have wonderful services such as massages (按摩) and ear cleaning. Mahjong and poker are indispensable elements there. Although it may seem kind of noisy, it reflects the culture of Chengdu. Teahouses there relax both people’s body and their mind.

Hangzhou, a place for seeking inner peace

Hangzhou’s climate and water quality are good for people and tea. Under such excellent natural conditions, high-quality tea is planted. In Hangzhou, tea-stalls (茶水摊) with seats in the open air along the West Lake are popular. Pick your favorite place with your best friends on a sunny day or peaceful night and you can enjoy the breeze from the lake or numerous stars in the sky. Of course, with a cup of tea on the table and close friends around, you can also get a peaceful state of mind.

1. You can enjoy tea while appreciating some Drum Songs in a teahouse of ________.

A．Beijing

B．Chengdu

C．Guangzhou

D．Hangzhou

2. What do the teahouses in Chengdu and Hangzhou have in common?

A．They are open all day.	B．They lie in busy streets.
C．They have the same service items.	D．Indoor teahouses are most popular.

3. In which section of the newspaper can you probably read the passage?

A．Tourism Overseas.	B．Sports Express.
C．Culture China.	D．Global Economy.

9 . When my children were younger, we used to walk a graveled trail (用碎石铺成的小路) around the lake near our home. One spring day my daughter and I ______ just how much rubbish was ______ along the trail. The next day then we brought a big rubbish bag with us and started to slowly, step by step, ______ the rubbish along our way. There were plastic water bottles, wrappers for candy bars, empty chip bags, and even an old discarded shoe. We stopped and picked up each one. By the time we had circled the ______, the bag was nearly ______.

Tired but ______, we put the bag in an empty rubbish can. We stopped before we ______ home and took one last look at the lake as the sun set. It looked more ______ than ever.

I know that at times this world’s problems can seem ______ to deal with and you wonder what you can do to make a difference. But the ______ is everything you do makes a difference! Every time you bent ______ to pick up a single piece of rubbish you make a difference. Every ______ you share makes a difference. Every kind word you say makes a difference. Every hug you share, every flower you plant, every animal you ______, everything you do, no matter how ______, makes a difference in this world.

Therefore, make your difference ______ from picking up a piece of rubbish.

1.

A．thought

B．threw

C．valued

D．noticed

2.

A．missing

B．lying

C．hanging

D．waiting

3.

A．raise up

B．turn up

C．pick up

D．make up

4.

A．forest

B．mountain

C．pool

D．lake

5.

A．full

B．empty

C．broken

D．new

6.

A．happy

B．sad

C．depressed

D．exhausted

7.

A．headed

B．left

C．called

D．flew

8.

A．normal

B．boring

C．disappointing

D．beautiful

9.

A．easy

B．hard

C．unnecessary

D．simple

10.

A．hope

B．aim

C．tradition

D．truth

11.

A．forward

B．upward

C．backward

D．onward

12.

A．scream

B．laugh

C．smile

D．weep

13.

A．lose

B．beat

C．save

D．trick

14.

A．many

B．much

C．big

D．small

15.

A．yesterday

B．today

C．tomorrow

D．tonight

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

To make an    1     (energy) career, it’s important to have good health from childhood. Physical fitness and a healthy body is important for our    2     (grow). It is good that exercise and fitness programmes     3     (include) in curriculum or cocurricular activities in educational institutions so that every child or student can grow well.

One of the careers which can be linked with this is a career in sports and physical fitness.     4     career is a unique occupation. One can remain fit and also earn money through this profession. Apart from    5     (be) a profession, sports have the potential    6     (build) character-concepts, such as self-discipline, teamwork and sacrifice.

There are plenty of opportunities for health and fitness jobs    7     professional sportsmen and women can show their talents. There are also various scholarships    8     (provide) for those interested    9     sports in order to sharpen their talents. After retirement sportsmen and women can also find satisfying jobs, like referees.

Sports and fitness is a field which expands    10     (rapid). You can find your place if you work hard.