1 . Morning tea is a family tradition. It is nothing less than an art form, with the
Each morning started with a cup of tea boiled in a kettle. Her favorite was a(n)
Accompanying the tea was milk,
Adding a spoonful of
| A．attitude | B．rule | C．identity | D．policy |
| A．belief | B．impression | C．character | D．taste |
| A．growing up | B．passing down | C．hanging out | D．getting along |
| A．traveled | B．returned | C．moved | D．escaped |
| A．imaginations | B．memories | C．expectations | D．relatives |
| A．mix | B．experiment | C．show | D．sight |
| A．boiled | B．drunk | C．added | D．washed |
| A．incomplete | B．colorless | C．informal | D．endless |
| A．sold | B．weighed | C．tested | D．heated |
| A．fresh | B．hot | C．wet | D．clean |
| A．make | B．preserve | C．buy | D．enjoy |
| A．regular | B．cheap | C．expensive | D．rare |
| A．secretly | B．gradually | C．generally | D．possibly |
| A．biscuit | B．milk | C．container | D．weather |
| A．common | B．interesting | C．different | D．important |
2 . As a child I was one of the 125 people at our family gathering for New Year. These days we were a much smaller group in Belle Valley, Ohio. I insisted (坚持要求的) on acting as hostess and wanted to bring back the joy I’d felt at my childhood New Year that filled with love.
As family members arrived at the hall, I handed each one of them a numbered card and said, “Time for the alphabet game.” “What kind of game is that?” one of my great-grandchildren asked. “well,” I said, “who’s got number one?” A cousin raised her hand. “Tell us something you never forget,” I said. “Something that begins with the letter A.” My cousin smiled. “Apple pie!” she said. Great-granddaughter Mindy was next. “B,” she said. “I am impressed by Buckeye Country.” “Cookies!” Number 3 shouted.
Until Number 17, “The next one’s a challenge,” I said. “Who’s got 17?” Ryan, my son, slowly raised his hand. “Q,” he said. “Quaker City Carnival (嘉年华).” The room went silent.
“It’s one of the oldest traditions in Ohio,” Ryan said. “Grandma and Grandpa met there. That’s where they fell in love. That’s where this whole thing started. This whole family.” Ryan looked around the room, making eye contact with everyone. “We wouldn’t be here celebrating New Year together if it wasn’t for Quaker City Carnival.”
The room burst into laughter and was full of the love that had kept us connected to our Ohio traditions. “This is the best New Year we’ve ever had,” a great-grandson said to me secretly. Whatever their New Year would look like when they grew up, they’d remember this one. And for me, I had an unforgettable New Year to treasure — a memory where love started with the letter Q.
1. Why did the author organize the alphabet game?| A．To enjoy the family gathering. | B．To bring joy and love to the children. |
| C．To share moving stories with family. | D．To experience long-lost New Year happiness. |
| A．It is related to guessing. | B．It is one of Ohio’s traditional games. |
| C．It is mainly about numbers and letters. | D．It describes the history of some words. |
| A．It reminded them of a tradition. | B．It was related to their family roots. |
| C．They knew their grandparents better. | D．They understood the meaning of love. |
| A．A Letter Full of Love | B．A Celebration of New Year |
| C．A Family Custom at New Year | D．A Love Story About the Carnival |
1. What is the most important transportation in Karl’s village?
| A．The plane. | B．The bus. | C．The boat. |
| A．They fish in a boat. |
| B．They make tools by hand. |
| C．They do business on the Internet. |
| A．It is exciting. | B．It is boring. | C．It is dangerous. |
| A．Modern clothes. | B．Computer games. | C．Hunting tales. |
4 . Bournemouth in Dorset has always been my favourite seaside town. When I was growing up, Mum and Dad didn’t have much money, but they’d saved enough for a few days in Bournemouth. I was four years old at the time. I don’t actually remember much about the trip, apart from being devastated when we had to leave. Mum said I fell in love with the place and insisted on waving goodbye to the sea when it was time to go. So I grew up believing Bournemouth was a wonderful place.
Forty years on, my wife and I returned for a week’s break. I was nervous, wondering if I’d be able to bring back that delight I’d felt as a child. I needn’t have worried. We had a fantastic time. It helped that the British weather had decided to provide us with high temperatures and plenty of sun. But it was Bournemouth that kept me spellbound, making me feel like a child again.
Bournemouth and its neighbour, Boscombe, are always busy, alive with chatter, music and other lively sounds. But as we stepped into Boscombe Chine Gardens, all the noise faded away. A sense of peace spread through us as we meandered along the paths, delighting in the squirrels climbing up and down the trees and the bright colours of the pretty plants.
One morning, we made a short trip to Poole Quay and took the ferry to Brownsea Island. Owned by the National Trust, it’s a feast for the eyes, from its mock Tudor entrance, to the many peacocks walking around, to the magnificent views of the sun sparkling on the shining waters and boats bobbing up and down, seen from the island’s highest point.
Before we knew it, it was time to return home—but not before waving goodbye to the sea.
1. Which of the following best explains “devastated” underlined in Paragraph 1?| A．Sorrowful. | B．Surprised. |
| C．Thrilled. | D．Desperate. |
| A．The fear of losing childhood memories. |
| B．The adjustment to the new circumstances. |
| C．The uncertainty of recalling childhood delight. |
| D．The exposure to high temperatures and sunshine. |
| A．It boasts seaside views. | B．It belongs to wild animals. |
| C．It is free of the town’s noise. | D．It reminds him of his childhood. |
| A．Farewell to Bournemouth. | B．Working in a wonderful place. |
| C．A childhood unforgettable story. | D．Revisiting a childhood favourite. |
5 . Residents of Xiazhuang, Chongqing, used to risk their lives whenever they ventured out of the mountain village. Mao Xianglin, one leader of the village,
Before the road was built, it usually took the villagers more than a full day to
One resident recalled once when he stood on the edge of the cliff （悬崖）,he was so
They all said yes. Mao was
The villagers had been planting potatoes and com, earning
"I am not educated, and my ignorance
In 2019, the per capita （人均）
Not believing in fate, he is the Foolish Old Man, who removed the mountains.
1.| A．plotted | B．opposed | C．suggested | D．countered |
| A．leave | B．understand | C．access | D．escape |
| A．excited | B．frightened | C．relieved | D．depressed |
| A．construction | B．improvement | C．condition | D．decoration |
| A．quit | B．reject | C．reform | D．continue |
| A．touched | B．transformed | C．trapped | D．tricked |
| A．panic | B．poverty | C．difficulty | D．laziness |
| A．large | B．high | C．extra | D．low |
| A．terrible | B．good | C．unfavorable | D．normal |
| A．raising | B．buying | C．trading | D．getting |
| A．looked back | B．held back | C．paid back | D．turned back |
| A．correcting | B．realizing | C．making | D．reviewing |
| A．architectural | B．industrial | C．agricultural | D．chemical |
| A．interests | B．categories | C．profits | D．products |
| A．budget | B．income | C．consumption | D．cash |
1. How many shops did the speakers mention at first?
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four.. |
| A．Shoes. | B．Food. | C．Phones. |
| A．Sad. | B．Grateful. | C．Optimistic. |
