1 . The fear of rejection is one of my biggest fears. Keeping myself in a ______ bubble (气泡) and doing what I can perform well were my favorite. But I had to step out of the bubble eventually, with the first important out-of-my-comfort-zone ______ being applying for college.

The ______ of my first college rejection is still fresh. I remember grabbing my phone trying ______ entering the password to the application website. When the letter started with “Thank you for your ______”, I was cut to the quick.

This fear is ______ elsewhere: from a job market or when asking someone out. Compared with rejections in workplaces, being ______ in social occasions sting (刺痛) even more. At least the former mainly comes in email or phone call form, but social rejections are all terribly ______. Each rejection felt like a ______ reminder of “you’re not good enough”. Because of this fear, I ______ so many opportunities to grow.

Luckily, getting over the fear takes just a shift in _______. So next time, think this way: ______ rejections does not mean you’re not good enough, but that you’ve tried your best for the time being. This optimism will ______ the pain of a rejection.

This fear will never truly ______, as everything we do has rejection attached to it in some way. Uncertainty is ______, but without experiencing the scariness, we would never grow, would we?

1.

A．safe

B．small

C．stable

D．thin

2.

A．consequence

B．practice

C．experience

D．promise

3.

A．reason

B．memory

C．impact

D．process

4.

A．nervously

B．casually

C．curiously

D．randomly

5.

A．interview

B．request

C．consideration

D．application

6.

A．applicable

B．avoidable

C．ungrounded

D．unjustified

7.

A．picked out

B．turned down

C．built up

D．laughed at

8.

A．in private

B．in person

C．by design

D．by mistake

9.

A．visual

B．timely

C．painful

D．fading

10.

A．capitalized on

B．sought for

C．looked forward to

D．missed out on

11.

A．priorities

B．tone

C．mindset

D．strategies

12.

A．surviving

B．receiving

C．anticipating

D．hating

13.

A．ease

B．cause

C．intensify

D．overlook

14.

A．change

B．emerge

C．last

D．disappear

15.

A．relative

B．significant

C．relevant

D．scary

2 . 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。

It had been a challenging but rewarding term, filled with hard work and a thirst for knowledge. As I handed in my final assignment and saw it was graded A, a sense of pride and satisfaction washed over me. Little did I know that my accomplishments had not gone unnoticed by my families, who had been closely observing my progress.

At the first day of summer vacation, my mother told me excitedly that we would pay a visit to Marco the next day to cheer for my progress in academic study. When I got the good news, I felt on top of the world and could not hold back my high spirits. As I lay in bed that night, a mix of anticipation and delight welled up in my heart, and I slid into a dream-filled sleep, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the coming adventure.

After we arrived in Marco, my parents said that we would first visit the Marco tower. Marco Tower, built in the late 19th century, is a historic landmark that showcases the rich architectural heritage of the city. It is also considered one of the top tourist attractions in the region. Upon hearing the inspiring news, I bounced up and down with joy. But then I felt a bit uneasy because of my fear of heights.

Inside the lift, my palms grew sweaty as the anxiety consumed me. I paced back and forth in the tower lift, unsure of whether I would have the courage. After the lift reached the specific floor, I gasped (倒吸一口气) in horror. The floor here was made of glass, so one could appreciate the height of the tower and take a real adventure. Seeing my family both take out their phones to shoot the grand views, I felt under pressure. Then my mother smiled at me and said delightedly, “Just take it easy and you can do it.”

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。

I didn’t know whether to stay or not.

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I was totally struck by the height of the tower.

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3 . 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。

It was an unpleasant, cold Sunday evening. The sun was on its way home and so was Sara. Sara was a health inspector, so she had to check people’s houses to see if they were living a health y life.

Sundays were the only days she got a holiday, so she had been out trying to relax and enjoy the day. She was almost home when a small old house caught her eye. Her curiosity didn’t allow her to pass by without checking it.

Hesitantly, she approached the house and knocked. She did not think anyone would be living in such an old, shabby cabin, but, to her surprise, an old couple answered the door. The house and the couple were quite similar, both old, ragged and very easily broken.

She greeted them and asked if she could come in. Their house was empty, just like their empty stomachs that growled (低吼) aloud. It was a heartbreaking scene to witness the condition they were in.

She gathered her courage and asked the reason behind their condition. The couple were a bit nervous at first, but eventually opened up about their life. The couple, named Razia and Shahid,were going through tough times. Shahid was not educated, so he couldn’t get a decent job and only worked as a laborer, but that also for a short time because he would often fall il l due to old age. Rizia would work as a maid at people’s homes when she was young, but when age caught up with her, she also could not work properly and fell sick.

They had no children, so there was no one to look after them in their old age. Some nights, they slept hungry, while on other nights, they received a meal from some kind people. They explained how hunger was like an unwanted companion, always present, making their stomachs growl.

Sara felt saddened by their tough situation and tried to comfort them. She thought about making some arrangements for their care.

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

Suddenly her eyes li t up with, an idea.

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The couple were delighted, and prayed for Sara’s health and long life.

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

I jumped into my mother’s car, shut the door and poured out my recent trouble. “Jenny is playing her mind games again. Training is less tiring than dealing with her and her feelings,” I complained.

Jenny and I were co-captains of our cross-country team. We’d been training for the coming tournament (锦标赛) for weeks: stretching, running, and making the seven of us into a team. Jenny, with exceptional running talent, always had a way to get ahead of her competitors on the course. She also helped all of us run faster and cheered us on. It seemed that she was anticipating the final show.

However, this week, her attitude shifted. She kept making excuses not to run with the team, from aching legs to headaches. I had to beg her, telling her repeatedly that the team couldn’t do without her. It went on all day and I was worn out. What’s her deal?

Mom pulled into our driveway, and turned toward me, “Well, I know a little about Jenny. She and her   little brother have been together in foster care (寄养家庭). So close were they that every time they moved, Jenny would say that as long as they were together, they had a family.” My heart sank as Mom continued, “Jenny’s stepfather (继父) came for her brother this week, with gifts, hugs and big plans for their future. But Jenny wasn’t even part of his big plans.” My chest felt tight. “Poor Jenny, not to have a family.” I was close to tears. My mother patted my knee. “That’s it, honey. You got it.” And I did.

I decided that I should do something. I proposed that we organize a team gathering before the tournament.   Each member was to write a heartfelt message for every teammate and prepare a special gift for the one they felt most connected to. I made sure that Jenny would come. It took some persuading, though.

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。

As the team gathering began, there was tension in the air.

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The day of the tournament arrived.

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5 . When he flagged me down, I thought he was an elder collecting a “customs fee”, the few dollars it costs to use village roads that lead to many of Samoa’s sights. He’d been sitting lazily in a greying roadside shack (棚子) built for such occasions. Normally I wouldn’t pick up a free rider. But I tried to live out a dream.

I’d wanted to go to Pulemelei Mound since I’d heard it mentioned in an archaeology class years ago. The “mound” is actually a pyramid 40 feet high and roughly 200 feet across at its base. So, I asked, “Do you know how to get to Pulemelei Mound?”

“Mmm,” he said, raising his eyebrows in the classic Polynesian gesture for “yes”. “I need to pick up my car at the mechanic but no hurry, I’ll take you there first if you want.”

You’d think that a giant pyramid would be a major sight, or at least something many people had heard of, but it isn’t. My accidental friend’s raise of the eyebrows was the most promising prospect I’d had in a week.

We drove along the road in silence for a few minutes. Then my new friend broke the silence and, meanwhile, my hopes. “I’ve never been to Pulemelei,” he said. “I’ve lived here but I never thought of going.” My heart sank. But we pressed on, crossing a stream, walking through waist-high grass, and then another mile of hot walk until we found a sign. There, barely visible, were the words: “Pulemelei Mound 150m”. The sign marked a dark tunnel of jungle. Then the path opened to rays of sunshine. We climbed. And then, magic. We were standing on top of a Polynesian pyramid.

Just then, my friend, obviously awed by what he saw, turned toward me, and placed his big Samoan hands on my shoulders. In the most natural way, he bent down and kissed me gently on the cheek.

“Thank you,” he said.

1. What’s the purpose of the Samoan man flagging me down?

A．To thumb a ride.	B．To ask for directions.
C．To collect a customs fee.	D．To warn of a road accident.

2. Which of the following words can best describe the author?

A．Informed but rigid.	B．Hesitant but agreeable.
C．Skeptical and reserved.	D．Curious and adventurous.

3. Why did the Samoan man thank the author in the end?

A．He had lived out his dream.	B．He was taken to the mechanic.
C．He enjoyed the author’s company.	D．He experienced the thrill of discovery.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．A Polynesian village.	B．A famous Samoan sight.
C．A chance encounter.	D．An elder protecting local roads.

6 . As I walked to the market this morning, I saw an old man with a dirty scarf covering his face seated in front of a shop. His clothes were _________ and his hair under an ill-fitting cap was long and messy. I decided he was a beggar. I made a mental _________ that I should give him whatever change I had after _________. A few feet away was a young man lying on the pavement obviously _________ and no one who passed by _________. I thought it was some good-for-nothing drunkard who had _________ all his money on alcohol.

Back to the beggar, I handed over all the _________ change to him. He hardly _________ my eyes, but shook his head. I _________ and pushed it into his hand. As I stood there satisfied over my great act of __________, the old man slowly got up, walked to the tea shop nearby, and __________ a sandwich and a cup of hot tea with the money I gave. He then went back to the young man, helped him to __________ and eat. Noticing I was still there watching, he explained that boy had not eaten for two days, which was why he __________ on the pavement.

Suddenly I felt so small and admired the non-judgemental __________ of a man who has so little compared to me. He was truly charitable even in a far less __________ state than me.

1.

A．ironed

B．wrinkled

C．folded

D．abandoned

2.

A．picture

B．effort

C．note

D．calculation

3.

A．work

B．exercise

C．meeting

D．shopping

4.

A．frustrated

B．frozen

C．drunken

D．exhausted

5.

A．took notice

B．took control

C．took pains

D．took risks

6.

A．invested

B．bet

C．fixed

D．wasted

7.

A．useless

B．loose

C．extra

D．unnecessary

8.

A．focused on

B．looked into

C．turned to

D．stared at

9.

A．insisted

B．rejected

C．ignored

D．regretted

10.

A．charity

B．courage

C．devotion

D．random

11.

A．collected

B．harvested

C．purchased

D．enjoyed

12.

A．stay up

B．straighten up

C．bounce up

D．sit up

13.

A．wandered

B．collapsed

C．begged

D．slipped

14.

A．responsibility

B．superiority

C．generosity

D．dignity

15.

A．privileged

B．stable

C．powerful

D．independent

7 . Every Christmas, my mom would fill our stockings with small toys and candies. At the very tip of the stocking, the very _________ thing that we would pull out was an orange. For years, I hated the tradition. It was _________ to pull an orange out of my _________ after uncovering so many fun and delicious treats. An orange wasn’t special. I could eat one any time of the year, and it was just _________ room that could have been filled with more candy.

When I was thirteen, I _________ asked my mother why she put oranges in our stockings. She _________ my grand-father had grown up very poor. His father had a brain tumor that left him blind and _________ to work, so his mother relied on _________ from the church to take care of her seven children. Every Christmas, a local church donated a basket of fruit to their family. This was my grandfather’s favorite day of the year because it was the only day when he could eat fresh fruit. The oranges were his favorite because they _________ like sunshine. When he grew up, he always __________ to have a bowl of oranges around at Christmastime so he could __________ his favorite Christmas memory with his children.

When my mom finished telling the story, I felt __________. In my rush to collect as much candy as possible, I had __________ to be grateful. Now the orange at the bottom of my stocking is a __________ to be grateful for the beautiful Christmases that my parents gave me and for the hard work they did that ensured I could have a（n）__________ any day of the year.

1.

A．best

B．last

C．first

D．fast

2.

A．disappointing

B．amazing

C．appealing

D．frightening

3.

A．room

B．bag

C．stocking

D．pocket

4.

A．blowing up

B．building up

C．taking up

D．holding up

5.

A．initially

B．joyfully

C．casually

D．eventually

6.

A．commented

B．described

C．explained

D．imagined

7.

A．unwilling

B．unable

C．qualified

D．ambitious

8.

A．contributions

B．inventions

C．pensions

D．donations

9.

A．tasted

B．looked

C．touched

D．felt

10.

A．settled down

B．spoke up

C．made sure

D．turned up

11.

A．share

B．exchange

C．appreciate

D．discuss

12.

A．anxious

B．ashamed

C．delighted

D．excited

13.

A．forgotten

B．expected

C．continued

D．agreed

14.

A．ceremony

B．tradition

C．reminder

D．memory

15.

A．party

B．festival

C．gift

D．orange

8 . As an artist, I am constantly struck by the profound impact that art can have on people’s lives. Recently, I have had an experience that _________ the great power of human connection.

One day, as I was _________ my stand at an outdoor show, a young mother and her daughter caught my attention. The young girl was _________ fascinated by one of my earlier works, “The Children’s Spirit.” The piece _________ a young girl holding both of her hands up, _________ a butterfly. The work was mostly red in color, with one side dark and sad, and the other bright and _________.

As they explored my artwork, the mother began to tell me the little girl’s story. The child used to be an orphan who had experienced a lot of _________ during childhood, but had finally found a new _________ who cherished and raised her. The mother was moved by the piece and decided to buy a _________ of it. However, as she was leaving, she turned back and said, “I really want the original painting. But I need to __________ on it tonight.”

Finally she came the next morning and quickly paid for the original and take it home with a huge smile.

As an artist, I drew inspiration from my own experiences, emotions, and observations, creating pieces that are very __________ to me. But I am never quite sure how they will be __________ by others. This encounter reminds me of the __________ bond art fosters. Each of the __________ emphasizes its ability to touch hearts, bridge gaps, and bring comfort. It showcases the timeless impact of art to unite and __________ us all.

1.

A．denied

B．highlighted

C．decreased

D．transformed

2.

A．adjusting to

B．appealing to

C．setting up

D．wiping out

3.

A．mildly

B．barely

C．apparently

D．potentially

4.

A．represented

B．exposed

C．predicted

D．clarified

5.

A．comforting

B．bothering

C．releasing

D．casting

6.

A．vivid

B．cheerful

C．exceptional

D．abstract

7.

A．growth

B．hardships

C．changes

D．adventures

8.

A．organization

B．school

C．team

D．family

9.

A．copy

B．part

C．photograph

D．draft

10.

A．sleep

B．insist

C．depend

D．thunder

11.

A．dramatic

B．logical

C．personal

D．practical

12.

A．crafted

B．grasped

C．processed

D．interpreted

13.

A．spiritual

B．ideal

C．fundamental

D．conventional

14.

A．perception

B．interaction

C．application

D．interruption

15.

A．separate

B．devote

C．uplift

D．defend

9 . 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。

I loved the spelling bee (拼字比赛). I trained every day after school, the dictionary pages rippling softly in the breeze. But I had never thought my arch-enemy in the spelling bee could become my friend.

Opening my eyes on Friday morning, I felt the hairs on my arm stand up. I glanced at my alarm clock — it’s only 6:27. I usually woke up at 7:01, which meant I had an extra thirty-four minutes to study. I was the best spellers in my class. I wanted to win the bee at Meadowbrook Middle School and beat my arch-enemy, Nathan Fortescue.

Nathan just read many science and math books. Really, he wasn’t a speller at heart — he’s a mathematician. Nathan and I had nothing in common except being good spellers, but since he’s a good speller without even trying, it didn’t count.

I walked into the kitchen, finding Dad cooking breakfast. He served me some porridge. I thanked him and told him the spelling test and my anxiety. My father gave me a quiz. Those words “dexterous, sesquipedalian, truncate” didn’t trouble me at all. Finally came the word “judgment”. “Easy, J-U-D-G-E-M-E-N-T.” I answered quickly, without any thought.

Dad shook his head. Not believing in him, I headed for my room, referred to the dictionary and marched back with a frown. Before parting, he told me that I should thank him, because I would probably get the word in the test.

As soon as I shut the classroom door behind me, I heard a voice from the back of the room. “You are looking pale now, and I’m afraid that you may miss the spelling bee.” Nathan smiled as he closed a giant book with dancing numbers on the cover.

“I bet a literature word will make you out on the first round.” I replied.

As Ms. Hawking walked into the room, she explained the rules—one missed, and you were out—and the spelling test began. After four rounds, only Nathan and I were left. “Olivia, your word is ‘algorithm.’” said Ms. Hawking. I hadn’t heard that word before, but I spelt it A-L-G-O-R-H-Y-H-M.

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。

Ms. Hawking frowned and said that’s incorrect.

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After class, I sobbed when I felt a hand on my arm.

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10 . Kwane Stewart, a devoted vet (兽医) in San Diego, had reached a point of burnout in his career. The animal ______ where he worked was full of abandoned pets as people ______ to deal with the ongoing economic decline. In those days, animals would be euthanized (安乐死) if they weren’t ______ in seven days. The cruel reality deeply troubled Stewart, even leading him to consider ______ his profession.

One fateful day, outside a convenience store, he ______ a homeless man with a dog suffering from a visible skin issue. The man, ______ for a solution, shared his dog’s suffering. Stewart examined the dog and then ______ some medicine to him. In tears, the man thanked Stewart, saying “Thank you for not ______ me”. The very words served as a wakeup call to Steward and inspired his next ______ .

Stewart began working as a street vet during his free time, determined to ______ on his own. Over a nine-year period, he provided ______ medical care for over 1,000 homeless people and their pets and in 2020, he created a nonprofit organization Project Street Vet.

For Stewart, the most rewarding aspect of his work lies in the one-on-one ______ with the homeless. By ______ helping their cherished companion, Stewart helps ______ their faith in humanity. Their gratitude fuels him to continue his mission, offering ______ to those facing awful circumstances.

1.

A．shop

B．shelter

C．lab

D．farm

2.

A．struggled

B．managed

C．intended

D．hesitated

3.

A．trained

B．examined

C．adopted

D．selected

4.

A．assessing

B．advancing

C．delaying

D．quitting

5.

A．mentioned

B．interviewed

C．recognized

D．encountered

6.

A．regretful

B．desperate

C．grateful

D．responsible

7.

A．delivered

B．sold

C．offered

D．returned

8.

A．ignoring

B．hurting

C．blaming

D．bothering

9.

A．game

B．chapter

C．firm

D．research

10.

A．have a try

B．keep a balance

C．make a difference

D．set an example

11.

A．free

B．safe

C．expensive

D．private

12.

A．decisions

B．connections

C．discussions

D．competitions

13.

A．slightly

B．hardly

C．simply

D．generally

14.

A．celebrate

B．follow

C．test

D．restore

15.

A．hope

B．freedom

C．pride

D．respect