2 . 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.

2. What made the author feel nervous?

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.

3. What does the author think about Boscombe Chine Gardens?

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.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Farewell to Bournemouth.	B．Working in a wonderful place.
C．A childhood unforgettable story.	D．Revisiting a childhood favourite.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman talk of a blackboard?

A．To show the standard of choosing an object.

B．To explain the structure of the collection.

C．To emphasize the long history of the town.

2. What does the man think his grandfather could lend to the museum?

A．A teapot.

B．A sports shirt.

C．A wedding photo.

3. Where will the results of the vote be shown?

A．On the museum website.

B．In a local newspaper.

C．On the noticeboard.

4 . In January 2020, my life was like a perfect movie. I was the _________ in my amazing group of best friends. They were all a year older, but you would never have known. I was only a senior two student but had _________ to secure a spot on the swim team. Then my teammates and I traveled in Hawaii.

Little did we know we would _________ to chaos. Our school was _________ down for two weeks due to COVID-19. Although feeling unhappy, my best friends made promises about how we would stay close during the lockdown. Shortly into quarantine (隔离区), I _________ hobbies and did anything I could to keep myself busy.

Looking back, I felt like a fool for thinking that two weeks would be a _________ to a pandemic. Months went by and the new school year began. I couldn’t accept the _________ that training in the pool became impossible. The pain of missing my friends began to _________. I felt like I was drowning.

It occurred to me that my best friends, who were now _________, would leave me next fall anyway. That made me ____________, making November the ____________ month for me. I couldn’t describe the feeling of just lying on my bed with tears ____________ down my face.

Alice in Wonderland became my life as I kept falling down a never-ending hole. Still, all the same, I felt ever so ____________ to climb out of this darkness. As the winter holidays ____________, things started to pick up. I was ____________ by the Christmas spirit. Sure, it was ____________ this year but still, I looked forward to the ____________ activities: Christmas eve dinner, opening gifts with my family on Christmas Day.

I made a New Year’s resolution to become more ____________ to my studies. As I did that, I found the college conversation became less ____________. I thought about all the ____________, the passions I would pursue. I became more excited about the unknown.

1.

A．happiest

B．youngest

C．fastest

D．busiest

2.

A．planned

B．decided

C．managed

D．expected

3.

A．return

B．contribute

C．stick

D．refer

4.

A．turned

B．put

C．settled

D．shut

5.

A．broke up

B．took up

C．looked up

D．made up

6.

A．danger

B．offer

C．solution

D．reply

7.

A．fact

B．challenge

C．explanation

D．advice

8.

A．fall behind

B．sink in

C．show off

D．come away

9.

A．athletes

B．graduates

C．competitors

D．seniors

10.

A．awkward

B．puzzled

C．exhausted

D．anxious

11.

A．darkest

B．busiest

C．coldest

D．heaviest

12.

A．putting

B．breaking

C．streaming

D．bringing

13.

A．forced

B．determined

C．excited

D．concerned

14.

A．passed

B．changed

C．approached

D．went

15.

A．disturbed

B．attracted

C．shocked

D．inspired

16.

A．enthusiastic

B．ridiculous

C．productive

D．different

17.

A．normal

B．particular

C．historical

D．unique

18.

A．deaf

B．accustomed

C．devoted

D．related

19.

A．stressful

B．harmful

C．meaningful

D．hopeful

20.

A．experiences

B．possibilities

C．changes

D．problems

5 . A recent research shows benefits to writing about a traumatic (创伤性的) experience or difficult situation in a manner that psychologists refer to as “expressive writing.” People who do this, recording their deepest thoughts and feelings, often show improved mental and physical health, says James Parker, PhD, a psychology professor at the University of Texas, Austin.

Expressive writing is a specific technique, and it’s different from writing in a journal.     1    

Parker says that hundreds of studies over several decades have looked at the potential benefits of expressive writing and found that it can strengthen the immune system, including for people with illnesses such as cancer, PTSD and depression.     2     And it may even help reduce symptoms of depression and PTSD, and prevent colds and flu.

Expressive writing works because it allows you to make meaning out of a painful experience. Recognizing that something is bothering you is an important first step.     3     And creating a narrative (叙述) gives you a sense of control.

What if you don’t consider yourself “a writer”? Don’t worry about spelling or grammar, and don’t share your writing with anyone.     4     The goal of the exercise is to find meaning in an unsettling event.

    5     Expressive writing isn’t a magical panacea (灵丹妙药). It shouldn’t be used as a replacement for other treatments. And people coping with a severe trauma or depression may not find it useful to do on their own, without therapy.

A．But do dig deep into your thoughts and feelings.

B．But there are a few warnings about “expressive writing.”

C．Writing can increase someone’s acceptance of their experience.

D．Research also found that it can improve mood, sleep, and memory.

E．A journal is a record of experiences or reflections kept regularly for private use.

F．Translating that experience into language forces you to organize your thoughts.

G．The idea is to reflect honestly on a particular challenge, and to do it in short sessions.

6 . My greatest regret in life is that I failed to tell my superb teachers how much they contributed to my early education.

Ruth Hammerman taught English to the eighth-graders. She was the first to show me the rules of what Evelyn Waugh called our “rich and delicate language.” She was a no-nonsense instructor. Unlike common teachers, she diagramed (用图表展示) sentences so we could know the grammar rules. She never seemed to be tired of the simple pleasures of sharing her learning.

Under her influence, I had the strong belief that language needs to be well-spoken and properly written. Yet over the years I never made the effort to find her and to express my thankfulness for what she did for me. Two years after being in her class, I began the study of Latin and French, and the foundation (基础) she provided in English grammar served me well. Sadly, I never looked back.

In high school I took advanced French in a class taught by Richard Miller, the finest teacher I have ever experienced at any level. Mr. Miller brought to his subject a surprisingly deep understanding and new analysis (分析). Reading “Phèdre”, Racine’s classic play, he asked us to note there were 1,654 lines in it, and then pointed out the care Racine devoted to structure. Years later I made the same point — giving Mr. Miller credit — in a college French class, and my professor was surprised by my understanding of the play. Mr. Miller taught us to enjoy literature with particular points of view. Yet I never made the effort in later years to tell him what he meant to me.

Mr. Miller is certainly long dead. If she is alive, Miss Hammerman would likely be in her 90s. In preparing this article, I tried to find her but was unsuccessful.

I am certain my act is common. People often forget to express love and thankfulness to their teachers. I ought to have told Miss Hammerman and Mr. Miller how much they did for me. I suppose they knew their work was effective because they believed in what they were doing. Now I appreciate how special they were.

1. What is the most beneficial part to the author in Miss Hammerman’s class?

A．Grammar.

B．Writing.

C．Speaking.

D．Reading.

2. What is special about Mr. Miller’s French class?

A．He asked students to count lines.

B．He stressed the importance of play.

C．He analyzed literature in a new way.

D．He showed great devotion to students.

3. What does the underlined phrase “my act” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．Preparing the article.	B．Looking for the teachers.
C．Failing to thank teachers.	D．Copying teachers’ points.

4. What best describes the two teachers according to the text?

A．Creative.

B．Frank.

C．Humorous.

D．Strict.

5. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To show love for French literature.

B．To explore the meaning of education.

C．To explain why teachers are important.

D．To share memories of the two teachers.

7 . In search of a little quiet, I have spent some time wandering through the Australian town, Walhalla. If I had arrived about 150 years earlier, I would have found a(an) _______ goldfield town. “Around 1890, the main mine was the _______ gold producer in Victoria, ”explains the Walhalla Star Hotel’s owner, Michael Leaney. As we walk along the main road, green high hills rise on either side. We feel _______ .

When the gold ran out, most people _______ , and today only about twenty _______ residents are left in Walhalla. As the residents left, many buildings were _______ . When the 70s came, the town began to be transformed into a tourist _______ and some historic buildings have been rebuilt.

That night we have great dinner at Walhalla’s pub. We walk back in the dark. There are no street lights in the town so the stars _______ brightly against the night sky. Walhalla was the last town in Australia to get electricity. Leaney says _______ more development is to come：the Internet and mobile ________ will improve.

After a quick breakfast at the hotel the next morning, I walk down what was once a high street lined with ________ to the edge of the little town. Holiday homes and historic signs are ________   in the town. The walk takes me onto the tram (矿车) line. Alongside the mountain, it's the ________ where wood from the valley was once transported up to the mine. These days it’s ideal for views into the valley below. The mountain’s trees were ________ and now they are green again.

Leaney has invited me to ride an old-fashioned train that runs on the rebuilt train line from Walhalla to a nearby town. The views are ________ . Back in town, I leave Leaney for my next stop.

1.

A．empty

B．far-off

C．peaceful

D．busy

2.

A．biggest

B．smallest

C．oldest

D．poorest

3.

A．1onely

B．relaxed

C．nervous

D．regretful

4.

A．moved away

B．hung around

C．flooded in

D．cheered up

5.

A．temporary

B．happy

C．royal

D．permanent

6.

A．sold out

B．taken over

C．deserted

D．shared

7.

A．foundation

B．opponent

C．destination

D．possession

8.

A．bounce

B．shine

C．emerge

D．strike

9.

A．thankfully

B．suddenly

C．unluckily

D．anxiously

10.

A．benefit

B．coverage

C．comparison

D．competition

11.

A．factories

B．hospitals

C．museums

D．shops

12.

A．spread

B．decorated

C．distributed

D．placed

13.

A．track

B．site

C．street

D．town

14.

A．planted

B．destroyed

C．burned

D．buried

15.

A．boring

B．plain

C．heartbreaking

D．breathtaking