1 . As the sun sinks towards the horizon, casting long shadows across the dusty football pitch (足球场) in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya, one player — Abdirahman —   _______ not just for his skills but because most of the other players tower over him.

“When I play with kids my age, I don’t feel _______. However, I gain a lot of skills playing with older players,” _______ Abdirahman.

At just 14 years old, Abdirahman’s _______ to compete against older boys_______ his ambition and passion for the beautiful game. With incomparable skills, his feet move _______ across the dry, uneven ground, and _______ defenders, leaving clouds of dust behind. His coach proudly gives him a(n) _________.

Abdirahman was born in Kakuma in 2010, just two years after his parents and older siblings _______ the border into Kenya ________ conflict in Somalia.

“In Kakuma, we all have ________: some want to be great footballers and relocate to other places; some want to be great musicians,” he said. ________, they do not get the opportunity to ________ their talents.

Football has become an important part of Abdirahman’s life and a(n) ________ force among the diverse communities in the camp where he lives, bringing together players from different cultures and backgrounds.

“When I play football, I feel ________, I feel famous, and I feel like I’m the best in the game.”

1.

A．breaks out

B．stands out

C．calls out

D．drops out

2.

A．integrated

B．separated

C．challenged

D．qualified

3.

A．explained

B．accused

C．complained

D．appealed

4.

A．courage

B．responsibility

C．curiosity

D．pride

5.

A．reconstructs

B．prevents

C．replaces

D．reflects

6.

A．awkwardly

B．slowly

C．elegantly

D．nervously

7.

A．trick

B．kick

C．approach

D．attract

8.

A．approval

B．example

C．apology

D．warning

9.

A．built

B．crossed

C．broadened

D．removed

10.

A．scheduling

B．joining

C．fueling

D．escaping

11.

A．gifts

B．concerns

C．achievements

D．dreams

12.

A．Nevertheless

B．Instead

C．Besides

D．Therefore

13.

A．classify

B．showcase

C．estimate

D．notice

14.

A．expanding

B．directing

C．uniting

D．urging

15.

A．seen

B．lost

C．exhausted

D．alerted

2 . Every Thursday afternoon, the food pantry (食品储藏室) at the local high school opens up to provide fresh food bags for families who can hardly make both ends meet to get their meals to last through the weekend. Nearly a hundred families rely on the extra food. Some are between jobs, some got hit hard with medical bills for a few months, and some are new to the neighborhood, placed there by refugee services.

On one breezy afternoon, two young mothers walked in together, each accompanied by a young child. There was nothing different about their dress, but their manner revealed a shyness that they struggled to overcome. When they spoke, it was clear why: Their accents were thick, even though they were trying hard to make their English sound American. They were uncertain of being understood. But the pantry is run by grandmothers who are never pressed for time when it comes to conversations. So they sat for a moment and told their story while the little ones were held in arms so very familiar with children.

The two lived in apartments in the basement of the Methodist Church. They had been in the United States for one month. Their husbands were well-educated but working labor jobs to pay for food and save for more typical apartments.

Both had fled the war in Eastern Europe, one family from Ukraine and one from Russia. They ended up in the same church basement and discovered that they needed each other. They became fast friends. Their children played together. They shared meals and navigated their new world together.

There were no bombs or soldiers or rations in their new neighborhood, only a chance to start over. Friendships are sometimes hard to come by, yet matter so much to each of us. A good friend gives us strength, love, laughter and the courage to keep trying.

These two families — worn down by uncertainty and war, thrown together in a new country, a new community with a new language — found so much in common. And isn’t that what we all need? A friend who faces the same life challenges, even if the forces above them have different political views. We are, after all, just mothers and fathers, friends and neighbors.

1. In the article, who primarily benefits from the services provided by the food pantry?

A．High school students.	B．People with disabilities.
C．Families with tight budgets.	D．Underpaid individuals.

2. What was the most noticeable characteristic of the two young mothers when they entered the food pantry?

A．Their clothing.	B．Their language.
C．Their children.	D．Their ID documents.

3. What is one of the reasons why these two families became friends?

A．They both live in the basement of the same church.

B．They met at the same restaurant.

C．They are from the same country.

D．They both have similar professions.

4. Which title best fits the article?

A．Challenges of Life and New Friendship	B．The Story of the Food Pantry
C．New Life in America	D．From War to Peace

3 . One day, a woman bought a parrot (鹦鹉) from a pet store. However, the woman decided to send the parrot back to the store the next day. “This bird doesn’t talk,” she told the pet store owner. “Does he have a mirror?” the owner asked. “Parrots enjoy watching themselves in it.” So the woman bought one and left.

The next day, she came back, saying that the bird still didn’t say anything. “How about a ladder (梯子)? Parrots love ladders,” the owner said. The woman bought a ladder and left.

But the next day, she went back a third time. “Does your parrot have a swing (秋千)? No? Well, once he starts swinging, he’ll talk a lot happily,” the owner said. The woman then bought a swing and left.

When she walked into the store the next day, she began to cry and said sadly, “The parrot died.” The pet store owner was surprised at what she said. “What? I’m sorry. Tell me, did he say anything?” he asked. “Yes, right before he died,” the woman answered in a low voice, “he asked me weakly, ‘Don’t they sell any food at that pet store?’”

Sometimes we forget what’s really necessary in life. We sometimes have lots of things to do at once, but we forget to do with the most important things first. We have to remember to “feed the parrots” in our lives.

1. The woman bought ______ for the parrot from the pet shop owner.
①a cage   ②a mirror   ③a ladder   ④a swing ⑤some food

A．①②⑤

B．②③④

C．①②③

D．②③

2. The woman went back to the store for ______ times.

A．one

B．two

C．three

D．four

3. The parrot died because ______.

A．the woman gave him nothing to eat	B．he couldn’t enjoy himself in the mirror
C．he couldn’t fly in the sky like others	D．the woman was angry and killed him

4. In our real life, the words “to feed the parrots” refer to “______”.

A．喂养鹦鹉

B．放飞鹦鹉

C．做最重要的事情

D．让鹦鹉唱歌

4 . Li Jing, 29, currently serves as the director assistant to the village secretary of Maotianping Village Committee in Cuijiaba, a town in Hubei province. Li is a native of this village and was one of the first from her community to achieve higher education. She studied hotel management and tourism. After graduation, she started a career in the hotel industry in Wuhan. However, she made a decision last year to return to her village. She wants to be an essential part of her hometown’s development, realizing her own personal value.

When Li returned to her hometown, she received unconditional support from her family, despite some villagers’ questioning her decision. She resolved to prove herself through determination and action.

Her job involves extensive communication with the villagers, with over half of her workload about promoting potato production, the main business of the village. Li and the villagers regularly hold meetings in the village square, where they share insights on potato planting techniques, sales channels, market trends, and more. These gatherings provide her with opportunities to equip the villagers with planting tools and offer a window for them to voice their concerns and experiences.

In her spare time, Li remains closely connected with the villagers through regular conversations. She admits that it demands a considerable investment of time and energy, but it’s all worthwhile.

Li has very fond memories of an incident from last year when one villager had a poor potato crop. Although her potatoes were unimpressive in terms of size and quality, she held faith in Li and worked tirelessly and enthusiastically. Li never forgets the smiles on the villagers’ faces at harvest time, which is the ultimate reward for her.

In the near future, Li hopes to continue helping her fellow villagers raise their potato production and increase their income. Her long-term vision is to promote urban-rural integration (整合).

1. Why did Li Jing desire to start a career in her hometown?

A．She received higher education.	B．What she has learned could help her.
C．She intended to live her dream.	D．She failed to start her own business in Wuhan.

2. Which words can best describe Li Jing?

A．Passionate and hardworking.	B．Strong-willed and competent.
C．Warm-hearted and easy-going.	D．Selfless and thoughtful.

3. Why the incident is mentioned in paragraph 5?

A．To show Li Jing’s inability in potato planting.

B．To prove Li Jing’s success in gaining villagers trust.

C．To put emphasis on the hardship of potato planting.

D．To give evidence of Li Jing’s efforts.

4. Which of the following can be the best title?

A．No Pain, No Gain	B．East or West, Home Is Best
C．Graduates, Welcome Home	D．From the Village, for the Village

5 . Brit Oliphant works as a teacher at Kula Elememtary School. Every year, Brit is given a nine- month window to connect with a group of new students. And with each batch (批) of new students, she hopes to have a positive impact on their lives. But Seth Snyder, was a tough nut to crack.

One day ,Brit showed her students a video of skateboarders going all out at a ramp (斜坡). Brit watched Seth’s face light up; she found their connection. Brit invited him to join her at the skate park after one day. Instead of excitement, Seth declined his teacher’s offer. In spite of that, Brit asked again a few weeks later before spring break. “What are you going to do?” she asked. “Are you going to skate?” “No,” Seth said, almost embarrassed. “I don’t have a skateboard.” Brit’s heart sank into her stomach.

Despite her best efforts, Brit beat herself up as she traveled to Encinitas, California. While in Encinitas, she shared Seth’s story with Zach Miller, one of her best friends. Zach offered to send a present to Seth: a used skateboard.

What began as two people coming together to do a good deed for one boy quickly blossomed into a grassroots effort. Zach would collect used equipment and ship it to Hawaii for Brit to hand out to the kids. And just like that, Boards 4 Bddies was born. It was almost too easy, Zach explained, because his friends, many of whom are professional skaters and surfers, are always looking to give away used skateboards but don’t know where to find a kid in need.

As for Brit, she sees skateboarding as another one of life’s classrooms. She wishes she could take her whole class to the skate park so they could see how others overcome their fears to achieve their goals. “I think that’s like the best social emotional learning you could ever give a kid,” Brit said. “Fall down, get up and try again is something that’s really hard to teach through a picture book.”

1. Why did Seth refuse his teacher’s invitation?

A．He had little interest in skating.

B．He didn’t have essential equipment.

C．He felt anxious around his teacher.

D．He planned a trip to Encinitas.

2. What does Board 4 Buddies do to help kids?

A．It builds ramps for kids.

B．It invites professional skaters to coach kids.

C．It designs skateboards for kids.

D．It collects used skateboards for kids.

3. What does Brit think of skateboarding?

A．It can reduce stress.

B．It helps with students’ balance.

C．It shows students how to overcome challenges.

D．It has a bad influence on students’ academic performance.

4. Which of following best describes Brit?

A．Committed.

B．Strict.

C．Humorous.

D．Adventurous.

6 . As the youngest kid in the family, I used to be told, “No, do it this way.”I knew my family members were all trying to _______ me. But I didn’t like feeling _______ all the time.

One weekend, I went to help Grandpa with _______. Grandpa had flattened out one side of the green bush with a pair of shears(大剪刀) and told me to _______ the other side. He _______ to watch, but I didn’t do anything. I was _______ of doing it the wrong way. “I can do it by myself, ”I said. Grandpa said he would come back to _______ me. When he was gone, I _______ the big shears to cut the branches, but _______. I wanted to cry.

Then I took a pair of regular scissors and cut the bush. Little branches fell to the ground. I took a step back to ________ my work. The bush looked flat and neat on my side. Grandpa came back. He looked at the side he had cut, then back at mine. “Your side looks ________ than mine, he said.

I was ________. ”You mean my way isn’t wrong?“

”No. Your way works just fine,“ Grandpa said.

I was so happy my ________ was right this time. As I grew up I realized learning from other people didn’t necessarily mean having to always ________ them. It is okay to do things a little ________. Being different is fine.

1.

A．blame

B．trust

C．teach

D．ask

2.

A．confused

B．threatened

C．strange

D．wrong

3.

A．planning

B．gardening

C．cooking

D．cleaning

4.

A．cover

B．replace

C．watch

D．cut

5.

A．waited

B．forgot

C．happened

D．promised

6.

A．proud

B．aware

C．afraid

D．sure

7.

A．look after

B．depend on

C．go after

D．check on

8.

A．shared

B．lifted

C．exchanged

D．improved

9.

A．failed

B．ended

C．refused

D．mattered

10.

A．remember

B．support

C．examine

D．continue

11.

A．better

B．taller

C．greener

D．more

12.

A．nervous

B．determined

C．upset

D．surprised

13.

A．model

B．way

C．track

D．word

14.

A．praise

B．copy

C．greet

D．persuade

15.

A．formally

B．safely

C．slowly

D．differently

7 . “Do you mind if I join you?” A young man’s voice made me look up from my breakfast.

“That’s fine,” I said.

“It’s really crowded in here,” he said, flashing a nice smile.

Looking around, I realized there wasn’t one _________ table. As I watched the guy put hot sauce on his sausage, my mind spun with the _________ of my visit to a doctor the day before. I’d covered _________ through a snowstorm to see him, but he didn’t have answers to my problems.

My breakfast companion noticed me _________. “Traveling far?” he asked.

“Yes.” I hoped he didn’t have any more questions for me. He seemed nice enough, but I was in no _________ for small talk. I dipped my head back toward my plate and _________ my mouth with a bite of toast to signal the _________ of our conversation.

To my _________, the young man reached into his backpack and pulled out a notebook. He wrote as he ate. After a few moments of silence, I started to feel bad about _________ his words.

“Are you a writer?” I asked, __________ my voice.

“No ma’am,” he said. “I’m working on a list for my mom. She’s fighting lung cancer and I’m making her a smile list.” I could feel his __________ in the silence.

“I’m sorry to hear that,” I said, feeling even __________. “What is a smile list?”

“Oh, just little __________ to comfort her.”

“Would it be too __________ to ask you to read me some of your “smiles”?

“No, not at all,” he said. Then, looking down and scanning his notebook, he read:

● Watching the sunrise

● Finding a shiny penny

● Sharing a table at breakfast with a __________ lady

1.

A．decent

B．reserved

C．vacant

D．clean

2.

A．confusion

B．frustration

C．annoyance

D．worry

3.

A．miles

B．days

C．grounds

D．difficulties

4.

A．sobbing

B．wandering

C．eating

D．staring

5.

A．position

B．mood

C．condition

D．hurry

6.

A．zipped

B．opened

C．stuffed

D．wiped

7.

A．end

B．climax

C．core

D．topic

8.

A．sorrow

B．relief

C．disappointment

D．gratitude

9.

A．pulling over

B．breaking up

C．keeping out

D．cutting off

10.

A．strengthening

B．deepening

C．softening

D．raising

11.

A．pain

B．hesitation

C．sympathy

D．embarrassment

12.

A．cautious

B．nervous

C．worse

D．surprised

13.

A．coincidences

B．chores

C．routines

D．blessings

14.

A．bad

B．personal

C．late

D．mistaken

15.

A．nice

B．talkative

C．humorous

D．curious

8 . When I was a small child, my grandparents would take me to blackberry_________. It was usually late August when the blackberries were fully _________. Grandpa would _________ us in his old truck. Being seven or eight at the time, I always enjoyed the trip as we bounced along to our _________.

My grandparents always chose the same _________. Wild blackberry _________ stretched along the roadside as far as the eye could see in both directions. Several hours of picking berries followed.

Nana _________ me not to eat any until they had all been washed but turned a knowing blind eye while _________ some anyway. I also helped myself to the occasional unripe red berry as I had a particular _________ for anything bitter. The fully immature green berries were too much even for my taste and were just __________.

When at last we were finished, the bright scenery had __________ long shadows and the afternoon had become evening. Grandad __________ a bag half full of berries back to the truck. Juice __________ slowly onto the ground. Nana would later make blackberry pies and fill several jars with jam. When I reached the truck, my __________ hurt from too much fruit and my hands were __________ dark purple. I always enjoyed those days.

1.

A．processing

B．canning

C．picking

D．preserving

2.

A．developed

B．ripe

C．fresh

D．prepared

3.

A．drive

B．fetch

C．move

D．transform

4.

A．journey

B．adventure

C．destination

D．purpose

5.

A．path

B．direction

C．route

D．spot

6.

A．bushes

B．branches

C．forests

D．leaves

7.

A．instructed

B．warned

C．encouraged

D．begged

8.

A．collected

B．gathered

C．picked

D．ate

9.

A．talent

B．taste

C．admiration

D．hunger

10.

A．tasteless

B．unbeatable

C．unpleasant

D．delicious

11.

A．took on

B．burst on

C．made up

D．turned to

12.

A．carried

B．filled

C．delivered

D．passed

13.

A．poured

B．bled

C．pressed

D．tipped

14.

A．throat

B．head

C．stomach

D．bones

15.

A．colored

B．washed

C．dried

D．coated

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where did George park his car?

A．At a square.

B．At a parking lot.

C．On a narrow street.

2. What was the time when he got out of his car?

A．At 4:20 pm.

B．At 4:40 pm.

C．At 5:00 pm.

3. Where did George put his keys?

A．In his pocket.

B．In his car.

C．On the bench.

4. Why was George unable to see his car at first?

A．Someone stole it.

B．It was behind another car.

C．He went to a wrong place.

10 . 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。

Mrs. Johnson was an elderly woman who loved nothing more than sitting by the window and watching the world go by. She had lived in the same house for over 50 years and knew almost everyone in the neighborhood. She especially liked the teenagers who lived next door, a group of kids who always seemed to be up to something.

One day, Mrs. Johnson noticed that the kids seemed to be going through a tough time. They were skipping school, getting into trouble, and seemed lost and directionless. Mrs. Johnson knew that something needed to be done to help these kids, so she decided to take action.

The first thing she did was to invite the kids over for cookies and drinks. They were hesitant at first, but Mrs. Johnson’s warm smile and kind words quickly put them at ease. Over the course of the afternoon, she listened carefully as the kids shared their hopes and dreams, their fears and frustrations. She didn’t judge them or lecture them, but simply offered a listening ea r and a shoulder to lean on.

As the weeks went by, Mrs. Johnson continued to reach out to the kids. She would invite them over for dinner or take them on outings to the park, the library, or the movies. She would encourage them to talk about their interests and talents, and help them find their passions, set goals, and pursue their dreams. Mrs. Johnson became a guiding light for the neighborhood kids.

One of the kids, a boy named David, was particularly talented in music. He had a natural gift for playing the guitar and writing songs, but had never been given the chance to pursue his passion. Mrs. Johnson knew that David’s genius for music was too great to go unnoticed, so she took it upon herself to help David find a way to share his talent with the world.

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。
Mrs. Johnson contacted the community center and arranged for David to perform at a show.
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After the show, David was full of joy and excitement.
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