1 . Our neighbors had a loud party last night. We weren’t _______ but this was one of those celebrations that I didn’t mind. They are a bunch of young, single guys and I would have felt out of place.

What _______ me was the way they behaved. Ono of the young men came over _______ in the day to “warn” us of the upcoming event and said it would be over at about 11 p. m. That was the first step. Even more _______ was what they did next. “Here’s my _______”, offered our neighbor _______ “Text me if it’s too noisy.” That was a level of _______ I had never experienced in all my years of being a neighbor!

And it really worked in their favor. My husband and I were so friendly that even when the event went past the _______ end time, even when the music reached high decibels(分贝), and even when we couldn’t get through to the phone number, we felt no _______. We knew they would stop and ________ to it eventually.

It takes such little effort to make people feel that they ________ and get people on your side. Everyone needs to ________ every now and then, especially in these uniquely tough times. But people who do it without disturbing others are few and far between. I hadn’t fully ________ my neighbors until this week. But now I see them in a new light and with greater ________ . They didn’t just bring the noise to the neighborhood; they showed us a good manner of ________ in life.

1.

A．located

B．explored

C．challenged

D．invited

2.

A．trapped

B．impressed

C．annoyed

D．embarrassed

3.

A．later

B．closer

C．earlier

D．further

4.

A．shocking

B．frightening

C．puzzling

D．amazing

5.

A．call number

B．room number

C．account number

D．car number

6.

A．anxiously

B．politely

C．regularly

D．obviously

7.

A．imagination

B．consideration

C．recognition

D．organization

8.

A．promised

B．supplied

C．designed

D．compared

9.

A．stress

B．anxiety

C．worry

D．anger

10.

A．respond

B．adapt

C．contribute

D．stick

11.

A．figure

B．succeed

C．matter

D．access

12.

A．sleep

B．maintain

C．travel

D．relax

13.

A．noticed

B．delivered

C．explored

D．proved

14.

A．surrounding

B．respect

C．curiosity

D．distance

15.

A．strategy

B．apology

C．communication

D．inspiration

2 . 假定你是李华，得知你校的外教Mr Smith很喜欢中国传统文化，想邀请他一起过端午节。请给他写一封信，内容包括：
1. 时间；        
2. 活动安排（在家包粽子，悬挂艾草，赏龙舟赛）；     
3. 再次表达期许。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为120左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：端午节： the Dragon Boat Festival   挂艾草：moxa grass   龙舟赛：dragon-boat racing
Dear Mr Smith,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

3 . When most of us get a text message on our cell phone from an unknown person, we usually say “sorry, wrong number!” and move on. But when Dennis Williams ______a text that clearly wasn’t intended for him, he did something _______.

On March 19, Dennis got a group text ______ him that a couple he didn’t know were at the hospital, waiting for the arrival of a baby.

“Congratulations! But I think someone was mistaken,” Dennis ______. The baby was born and update texts were coming in quickly from the overjoyed grandmother, Teresa. In her ______, she didn’t seem to realize that she was sharing the baby’s photos with a complete stranger. “Well, I don’t ______ you all but I will get there to take pictures with the baby,” replied Dennis before asking which room the new ______ were in.

Much to the family’s surprise, Dennis stuck to his ______! He turned up at the hospital ______ gifts for the new mother Lindsey and her baby boy. Lindsey’s husband was totally ______ by the unexpected visit. “I don’t think we would have randomly invited him over but we ______ it and the gifts.”

Teresa ______ a photo of the chance meeting on a social networking website ______by the touching words: “What a______ this young man was to our family! He was so ______ and kind to do this.” The post has since gained the attention of social media users all over the world, receiving more than 184,000 shares and 61,500 likes in just three days.

1.

A．received

B．referred

C．copied

D．printed

2.

A．reasonable

B．special

C．necessary

D．practical

3.

A．convincing

B．reminding

C．informing

D．warning

4.

A．responded

B．interrupted

C．predicted

D．repeated

5.

A．opinion

B．anxiety

C．excitement

D．effort

6.

A．accept

B．know

C．believe

D．bother

7.

A．parents

B．doctors

C．patients

D．visitors

8.

A．dream

B．promise

C．power

D．principle

9.

A．bearing

B．collecting

C．opening

D．making

10.

A．discouraged

B．relaxed

C．astonished

D．defeated

11.

A．admit

B．need

C．appreciate

D．expect

12.

A．found

B．selected

C．developed

D．posted

13.

A．confirmed

B．simplified

C．clarified

D．accompanied

14.

A．pity

B．blessing

C．relief

D．problem

15.

A．smart

B．calm

C．sweet

D．fair

4 . 假定你是学生李华，你的英国朋友Tom对中国古代四大名著很感兴趣，希望宁给他推荐其中的一部。请你给Tom回信，内容包括：
1. 简要介绍一本名著；
2. 说明推荐的理由。
参考词汇：
三国演义 Romance of the Three Kingdoms水浒传 Water Margin
西游记 Journey to the West红楼梦 A Dream of Red Mansions
Dear Tom,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

5 . My husband and I changed our front yard with something eatable, adding apples, bananas, oranges, and pomegranates (石榴).

Every crop brought us ______ to neighbors and strangers. The food was a(an) ______ to communicate. Kids in the neighborhood (including our son) learned ______ and gentle timing. When we had extra, we would ______ it. Then, we received a powerful lesson: a gift hidden as a ______. Our first-ever crop of pomegranates had ripened (成熟). ______, at harvest, they all disappeared in the middle of the night. We were ______, sad and angry. Friends had fun suggestions. One ______ suggested we post a sign to curse (诅咒) those who _____ our fruits.

And suddenly, the ______ was clear. We did need a sign. But our sign would encourage sharing and community. Last autumn, we had a larger crop of pomegranates. We put ______ a sign that read, “If you’d like one, please knock and ______ yourself, and we would be ______ to cut one off the bush for you. Cutting saves the branches and is good for future growth, so we can ______ to share pomegranates with ______ friends like you. Thanks, the Green Family. “

Out of eight fruits, one pomegranate was taken and most of others were ______ to new friends. This year, we won the Kindness Contest award, ______ we planted three trees —a peach, a pear, and a plum. Before they fruit, I’ll ______ a big sign to the yard to encourage sharing. Today I’m happy to be a role model of ______ for my young sons and to have the opportunity to ______ an eatable front yard for others.

1.

A．richer

B．stronger

C．closer

D．healthier

2.

A．method

B．explanation

C．evidence

D．excuse

3.

A．patience

B．kindness

C．confidence

D．responsibility

4.

A．take

B．share

C．select

D．store

5.

A．result

B．challenge

C．loss

D．surprise

6.

A．Besides

B．However

C．Moreover

D．Otherwise

7.

A．embarrassed

B．interested

C．ashamed

D．shocked

8.

A．still

B．yet

C．just

D．even

9.

A．stole

B．destroyed

C．bought

D．hid

10.

A．attitude

B．suggestion

C．lesson

D．need

11.

A．away

B．down

C．up

D．on

12.

A．enjoy

B．impress

C．help

D．introduce

13.

A．happy

B．afraid

C．proud

D．worried

14.

A．pretend

B．continue

C．agree

D．happen

15.

A．true

B．close

C．polite

D．new

16.

A．gifted

B．sold

C．donated

D．devoted

17.

A．since

B．unless

C．so

D．or

18.

A．connect

B．add

C．turn

D．keep

19.

A．generosity

B．encouragement

C．enjoyment

D．creativity

20.

A．change

B．provide

C．prepare

D．choose

6 . 假定你是李华，你和喜欢中国文化的Mike相约元旦假期去旅行。具体事宜由你来安排。请给他写一封邮件，告知其相关情况。内容包括：
1. 旅行目的地，线路；
2. 出行方式；
3. 行程安排等。
注意：写作词数应为100左右。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

7 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

The average cost of raising a child until the age of 18 was 485,000 yuan in China in 2019,     1     is higher than many countries including the US, France, Germany and Japan.     2     (compare) with 13 other countries in Europe, Asia and America, China ranked the second among all these countries in expense of raising a child to the age of 18. The report said that is one of the main reasons stopping couples from considering     3     (have) a child. Experts warn China’s aging population will put pressure     4     the health and social safety systems. The decreasing birth rate will     5     (deep) affect China’s economic growth and     6     (it) welfare problems.

New policies in 2021 encourage families     7    (have) up to three children, but China’s birth rate dropped to 7.52 births per 1, 000 people in the same year. That is the lowest since the National Bureau of Statistics began recording the information in 1949.

Three major ways — cash rewards, housing subsidies (补贴) and baby care centers     8     (expect) to improve China’s birthrate. Some areas     9    (give) couples money for having     10     second or third child since 2021.

8 . What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Which movie to see.

B．Where to go.

C．Where to park.

9 . India, as a country with plenty of resorts (旅游胜地), is popular with different kinds of travelers. If you’re planning to visit the country, the followings are the places that may interest you.

Delhi

Delhi is a perfect place for those who love history, and there are plenty of attractions here to keep tourists of all interests entertained. It’s often the first city that many tourists visit on a trip around India. There are many resorts including India Gate, the Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb.

Agra

Agra is most well known for the Taj Mahal, which draws a large number of tourists to the city. Built in the 1600s, the Taj Mahal is still standing strong today and is admired by tourists as an important part of India’s heritage (遗产).

Kashmir

Kashmir is one of the most beautiful cities in India. With flower gardens, amazing water-falls, and snow-topped peaks, it’s a simply unforgettable place that tourists want to return to time and time again. Kashmir is especially popular with honeymooners and loved-up couples, because a lot of romantic trips are on sale in Kashmir.

Goa

Though Goa is small in size, it’s one of the top resorts for young tourists and those who love taking beach vacations. The golden sands and coconut palm trees are the charm (吸引力) here, and the sunrises and sunsets are so gorgeous that you’ll never forget them.

1. What do we know about Delhi from the text?

A．It is the highest city in India.

B．It is known for the Taj Mahal.

C．It is attractive to history lovers.

D．It is the coolest city in India.

2. What is the special part of Kashmir?

A．It is the smallest place.

B．It is the capital city of India.

C．It offers many tours attracting couples.

D．It drives young people crazy.

3. Where shall we head if we want to spend some days at the seaside?

A．Delhi.

B．Goa

C．Kashmir.

D．Agra.

10 . Mark Twain was dismissive of those people who think it is possible for someone to learn how to write a novel. “A man who is not born with the novel-writing gift has a troublesome time when he tries to build a novel,” he said. “He has no clear idea of his story. In fact, he has no story.”

British writer Stephen Fry puts it another way. He says that successful authors are those who know just how difficult it is to write a book.

These days, however, technology is making the life of an author a little easier. For Michael Green, a US data scientist-turned-novelist, the need to use technology to simplify and streamline the writing process came when he was in the middle of writing his first book.

With 500 pages of a complex story written, he recalls that the process became difficult to manage “I had all these documents on the deeper aspect s of the world I was creating I was worried about not being able to keep track of ital. That is when I switched into my more data science-minded approach to solving a complex problem with a lot of different places.”

The end result was that M Green created Lynit a digital platform to help authors plan and weave together the many elements that form a story, such as the themes, characters and major events. “Once the authors get a new idea that they want to bring into the story, with Lynit they are able to input it into a natural framework,” he said, “As new ideas come in, they change, maybe by creating new nodes(节点)and new relationships.”

Once the book has been published, technology is also playing an ever-increasing role in publicity and connecting with readers. Websites and apps from specialist firms allow authors to participate in live question-and-answer sessions with their readers.

Michael Green believes technology will become even more important as a new generation of tech-savvy(精通技术的)writers become more well known. “What I’m finding with Generation Z and even younger writers is that they are looking for technology to give them guidance,” he said. “They see it as a tool to learn and grow with rather than extra work.”

1. What does the underlined word “dismissive” probably mean?

A．Respectful.

B．Curious.

C．Indifferent.

D．Scornful.

2. What can we learn from Michael Green’s writing experience?

A．It is really difficult to become a writer.

B．Writers can be creative in using technology.

C．Technology can be a helpful tool to writers.

D．Writers need to adopt different writing approaches.

3. What is an advantage of technology according to the text?

A．It can translate thoughts into sentences.

B．It brings authors closer to their readers.

C．It makes it possible for anyone to be a writer.

D．It can inspire authors to produce more good ideas.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．New technology matters to young writers.

B．Young writers rely too heavily on technology.

C．The new generation of writers should be tech-savvy.

D．Tech-savvy writers become known thanks to technology.