1 . This is the last Christmas that Faye and Matthew have spent in their house, which has already been sold. Faye and Matthew Gooding and their five young sons appear to have perfect lives. For the couple themselves, however, this “materially perfect world” was lacking in something—so now they are giving up all their possessions to travel around the world with their children. Most of their belongings have been given to their neighbors. Faye said, “It is a relief to get rid of so many possessions. Thankfully, our parents understand and support us.”

“I hesitated for a while because some friends think Faye and I are mad to give up so much. When we told the older boys, they were so excited that they were going to have so much time as a family. It made me realize the amount of toys or material possessions can’t replace time spent with our children. They’ve had to give away so many toys, bikes and books. My wife Faye was so determined to keep to our plan,” said Matthew.

They will leave this month and plan to start their travels in Sweden where they have friends. Faye said, “My older boys plot where we go next but we hope to see Europe and over two years travel as far as Japan, America, Bali and Thailand. We don’t plan to hire any tour guides. We just depend on a compass and local people to move in the right direction.”

Faye, who posts on Instagram as a mother of five boys, added, “It is a risk because we are giving up so much. I, however, even plan to quit my job after the travel. We can’t wait to spend more time with our sons without the stresses of everyday routines. We don’t know what will happen, but we do know if we didn’t do this we would always regret it.”

1. How will Faye and Matthew cover the travel costs?

A．By selling their house.	B．By doing part-time jobs.
C．By asking parents for help.	D．By borrowing from neighbors.

2. What is Faye’s attitude towards traveling around the world?

A．Worried

B．Excited

C．Uncertain

D．Firm

3. Who will decide where the family will travel?

A．Faye

B．Matthew

C．The children

D．The tour guide

4. From which is the text probably taken?

A．A travel guidebook

B．A life journal

C．A paper

D．A diary

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How old is Vivi?

A．6.

B．11.

C．17.

2. Why did Vivi cry at the amusement park last summer?

A．She was too young to play.

B．She didn’t fit the equipment.

C．She had some impolite friends.

3. What is Vivi proud of?

A．Her age.

B．Her shape.

C．Her strength.

4. Who is the speaker probably talking to?

A．Swimmers.

B．Students.

C．Teachers.

3 . 55-year-old Rob Kenney, who grew up without a father, has been doing his part to make a difference in the lives of kids today.

He created a YouTube channel, called Dad, How Do I, which aims to give youths the valuable lessons a father is meant to give. Launched only two months ago, his channel already has more than two million subscribers (订阅者). Rob teaches children and adults, many of whom are also without a dad, basic skills such as how to tie a tie, how to cook meals, how to repair a lamp and many more.

“I didn’t start this to make money,” Rob told his viewers. “I just thought I was going to help a few people... 30 or 40 subscribers... but it’s turned into a way more than that. And please don’t think I am only aiming this at young men. It is for anybody who feels that they need to learn something.”

Now that his channel has had such huge unexpected success, Rob plans to give his earnings to a number of international charities.

Many viewers have been touched by the warm words Rob shares in his videos. Such simple words, like “I love you”, “You’ve done a good job” and “I’m proud of you,” can have a deep impact on many children, even some adults. He starts each video with an enthusiastic “Hey, kids!”   — but Keiha Danaher said that she was a 33-year-old woman, and she answered back crying, saying, “Hi, dad!”

Rob’s childhood story makes him a role for the kids who watch his channel. By the age of 14, his parents had divorced. He had to move in with his elder brother and learn from the tough life experiences without parents in his life. But that didn’t prevent him from being a good father to his children. His experience shows his viewers that there is always opportunity in the face of difficulties.

1. Why did Rob Kenney create the channel Dad, How Do I in the beginning?

A．To cheer up those who feel upset.

B．To make some money to support his family.

C．To teach children and adults some useful life skills.

D．To offer youths advice on how to get on well with others.

2. What can we infer from Rob’s words in the third paragraph?

A．Rob’s videos are only intended for young men.

B．Subscribers are mainly made up of poor people.

C．The number of subscribers is larger than Rob expected.

D．Rob guesses there won’t be more people to subscribe his channel.

3. What does Rob plan to do in the future?

A．Make his videos more entertaining and instructive.

B．Help more children improve their intelligence.

C．Let more people have sympathy for him.

D．Donate the money he earns to charities.

4. Why are the viewers moved by what Rob shares in his video?

A．They think Rob is just like their real father to take care of them.

B．The words in Rob’s videos are warm and encouraging.

C．Rob’s experiences remind them of their own.

D．Rob’s attitude toward life is always positive.

4 . “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

5 . Lucia was a bright-eyed girl of 12, born in a tiny village which is far less crowded than big cities. The village, even though filled with love, had no room for the world of arts. Lucia, however, possessed a passion for acting. While children played in fields, Lucia practiced lines from old plays she found in the attic. She visualized herself on grand stages, under bright lights. But for a girl from a distant village, this dream seemed more like a fantasy.

When Lucia heard about a national acting competition in the city, her heart raced with excitement. But she faced two big challenges: convincing her closed-minded parents and preparing for a competition with city-bred competitors.

Her parents, although loving, believed that the city was no place for their daughter. Lucia’s pleas seemed to fall on deaf ears until she decided to perform a touching scene for them. Tears flowed, not just from Lucia’s eyes but from her parents’ too. Witnessing her raw talent, they gave her their blessing.

Training was no easy feat. With no acting schools or instructors, Lucia had to be able to solve all the problems by herself. She practiced day and night, watching old films, and seeking feedback from village elders. Her dedication made a difference; she was molding herself into an acting wonder.

The day of the competition arrived. The city’s hall was filled with well-dressed participants and audiences. Lucia, in her modest clothes, felt like a fish out of water. Yet, when her turn came, the stage was her world. She performed so beautifully that she made the audience completely amazed. She showed the emotions so vividly; it touched souls.

When the results were announced, the underdog from a tiny village had finally won. The city, which seemed so vast, echoed with applause for Lucia.

She returned to her village not just as Lucia but as a symbol of hope and dreams. Her journey, from a quiet village girl to a national acting champion, was not just a proof of her talent but a shining example of passion and determination.

1. Why did Lucia’s parents disapprove of her going to the city at the beginning?

A．Because they thought acting was not a tiring career for her.

B．Because they thought it was costly and they could afford it.

C．Because they thought Lucia’s too young to go there by herself.

D．Because they thought the city was so big that it was beyond their reach.

2. How did Lucia persuade her parents?

A．By playing a part of a play.

B．By asking them repeatedly.

C．By seeking help from the elders.

D．By molding herself into a wonder.

3. How did Lucia feel on the day of the competition before her performance?

A．Upset yet passionate.

B．Relaxed and uncaring.

C．Nervous and uneasy.

D．Determined yet overconfident.

4. What can we learn from this story?

A．Cities are wonders.

B．Talent always finds a way.

C．Always listen to your parents.

D．Determination is the key to success.

6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使其构成一篇完整的短文。

I was preparing side dishes to go with our Sunday barbecue when our daughter Rose stormed in the front door and rushed to her room. I glanced out the window and saw our neighbor Lucy walking back to her house across the road. As a mother, my feeling told me something happened between them.

“Rose, come in here. I need some help with dinner.” She came out of her room and stood beside me. She had a stubborn look on her face—the kind kids have when they know they are wrong but have persuaded themselves they are right. “I noticed that Lucy, your classmate, came over but didn’t stay long. Why?” I asked. “I don’t like her,” Rose complained. “I wish she would stop coming over here all the time. She dresses terribly, and sometimes she doesn’t smell good. Her nose is always runny, and her hair is in a mess. None of us like her.”

I knew that she referred to the popular crowd. It was a lot for a senior high student to deal with, trying to fit in with the popular crowd. It might be a shame if one of the girls in that crowd knew Lucy was playing with Rose.

I explained why I felt so sad for Lucy. “You see, baby,” I began, “I know how she felt today when you were sort of cold toward her. I know because that was me when I was in sixth grade. I was the poor kid with hand-me-down clothes, the kid who others looked down on. I also know what it was like to be hungry and see other families having a barbecue out and enjoying themselves. That feeling never goes away.” I went on to tell her that I didn’t want her to be that child or adult who looked down on others. I told her I wanted her to be kind and helpful, not judgmental and hurtful. I noticed Rose had tears in her eyes.

注意：
1．续写词数应为100词左右；
2．请按下列格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Minutes later, Rose went to Lucy’s house across the road.

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7 . “Do you want to go to work with me today?” asked my father one day when I was nine or 10 years old. He had never taken me to work with him before.

How could I have said no? I had no idea where my father worked, nor how he earned a living. All I knew, back around 1962, was that he left our house every morning before we woke up and came back every night after we finished dinner. So I gave him a positive answer.

My dad drove us south to the city of Newark, where he was born. There we entered a middle-class apartment building. He made the rounds doing chores (例行工作) for the next few hours with me tagging along (紧紧跟随). He checked the infrastructure (基础设施). He collected rents. He carried around a case of tools in case he needed to fix a broken door or get a washing machine running again.

He took me to work with him a few other times over the years. I always loved going. I got to see him in action, doing his job among other people, out in the wider world and looking important, even heroic. I felt proud of him, proud to be his son. I wish he had taken me more often.

Years later, I followed this tradition. I took my daughter Caroline with me to my office for a day. She saw me in a glassed-off conference room brainstorming with colleagues, on the phone talking with clients and — no doubt the most attractive scene of all — on my computer writing a report. With any luck, my daughter felt the same pride I had felt with my own father.

Today fewer and fewer kids get the same opportunity. Maybe we should make this a tradition.

1. How did the author react when he heard his father’s suggestion that day?

A．He had no idea what to say.

B．He was greatly confused.

C．He was very interested.

D．He hesitated to accept it

2. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．The achievements of the author’s father.

B．The details of the author’s father’s work.

C．The reason for the author’s father working in Newark.

D．The purpose of the author’s father bringing him to work.

3. How did the author feel after seeing his father work?

A．He felt pity for his father.

B．He was willing to do the same job as his father.

C．He was disappointed with his father.

D．He thought highly of his father.

4. How did the author’s experience with his dad influence him?

A．It inspired him to keep his father’s tradition alive.

B．It deepened his understanding of his work.

C．It helped him build a successful career.

D．It built up his courage to speak up.

8 . Few dogs are as energetic as Sedze, a white Shih Tzu whose name means “my heart” in the Dogrib language. Last summer, the little dog went through a life _______.

On August 13, Louise, the owner of Sedze, was _______ the camping bag under an evacuation order. A(n) _______ wildfire was getting close and most residents were instructed to leave the city. Louise and her friends _______ into two cars with their pets. They made their way onto the highway, heading toward an evacuation centre in High Level. After driving all night, the _______ group set up camp to have a rest before _______ the road again. But 20 minutes into the second half of their journey, one of Louise’s worst _______came to life: Sedze was missing.

The group _______ back, believing they may have _______ left Sedze there. But there was no ________ of her. After searching for 30 minutes, Louise and the others had to continue the journey, ________ but still holding out hope for a miracle.

Later that evening, the group finally arrived. Louise called her daughter, Jilaine, who lived in Calgary, and ________ the news. Ten minutes later, Jilaine called back with a hopeful ________. A man named Ryan had posted about a dog that he found on the Facebook. The dog looked exactly like Sedze! Louise got on the phone with Ryan and ________ Sedze’s identity with a description of a flower attached to her collar.

Sedze was alive and well. And as it turned out, Ryan had also evacuated to High Level. While talking, they discovered that they were standing on opposite sides of a street. “It was the greatest feeling when he brought her over,” she said. Today, Louise still ________ at their luck that Ryan found Sedze.

1.

A．experiment

B．competition

C．trial

D．game

2.

A．putting away

B．packing up

C．setting aside

D．reaching into

3.

A．mild

B．massive

C．controllable

D．avoidable

4.

A．crashed

B．marched

C．jumped

D．looked

5.

A．exhausted

B．satisfied

C．fascinated

D．annoyed

6.

A．building

B．hitting

C．crossing

D．blocking

7.

A．nightmares

B．memories

C．enemies

D．challenges

8.

A．held

B．walked

C．wrote

D．sped

9.

A．deliberately

B．accidentally

C．carefully

D．randomly

10.

A．evidence

B．impression

C．sign

D．point

11.

A．delighted

B．injured

C．frozen

D．heartbroken

12.

A．ignored

B．broke

C．covered

D．received

13.

A．burst

B．idea

C．update

D．improvement

14.

A．protected

B．confirmed

C．stole

D．hid

15.

A．looks

B．laughs

C．wonders

D．aims

9 . I had been invited to go to my friend’s birthday party. I was excited because I liked to go to parties. Although Tori was not my best friend, I _______ to be there.

Two days later, my best friend asked me to go to Disneyland. I really wanted to go. That’s when my mom _______ me that Tori’s party was on the same day. She said I couldn’t change my mind just because something better came along.

My_______ about going to the birthday party was _______. Tori’s party would be okay but not as _______ as a whole day at Disneyland. _______, Tori wasn’t even my best friend. I begged my mom but she _______. She asked me to think about how I would feel if someone did that to me. I had to _______ that it would _______ my feelings. My mom was _______.

So my mom dropped me off at Tori’s party. Something _______ happened after I got there. We did stuff that was fun and different. We watched a movie that hadn’t come out in theaters yet and that was pretty _______. There was also a make-your-own pizza contest. We gave presents to Tori and her parents had a special present to give to each of us _______! That was so cool.

When my mom came to _______ me up, she was glad that I’d had a good time. Not only did I _______ the party, but I learned an important lesson. My mom was right…as usual.

1.

A．happened

B．pretended

C．afforded

D．promised

2.

A．comforted

B．reminded

C．convinced

D．taught

3.

A．doubt

B．curiosity

C．excitement

D．confusion

4.

A．gone

B．obvious

C．normal

D．endless

5.

A．free

B．busy

C．fun

D．long

6.

A．Otherwise

B．Besides

C．However

D．Therefore

7.

A．suffered

B．complained

C．hesitated

D．disagreed

8.

A．predict

B．admit

C．expect

D．ignore

9.

A．hurt

B．control

C．reflect

D．inspire

10.

A．different

B．voluntary

C．sad

D．right

11.

A．conventional

B．practical

C．difficult

D．interesting

12.

A．informal

B．amazing

C．strange

D．private

13.

A．in return

B．at once

C．at ease

D．in theory

14.

A．hurry

B．bring

C．pick

D．cheer

15.

A．change

B．throw

C．love

D．miss

10 . Charity in Action

In a busy city like Shanghai, the hustle and bustle often overshadow the needs of those less fortunate. However, amidst this chaos, there are still stories of _________ and kindness that warm our hearts.

One such story unfolded one sunny afternoon in the heart of the city. Li Hua, a high school student, was walking home from school, _________ by the noise and crowds. Suddenly, her attention was caught by a small group of people gathered around a street corner.

Curious, she approached and saw an elderly woman sitting on the ground, _________ and alone. Her clothes were tattered, and her face showed signs of _________. Li Hua’s heart went out to her, and she knew she had to do something.

Without _________, Li Hua reached into her pocket and handed the woman all the money she had. The woman’s eyes lit up with gratitude, and a _________ smile spread across her face.

Inspired by this encounter, Li Hua decided to take action. She organized a charity event at her school, _________ awareness about the situation of the homeless and poor in the city. She _________ flyers, made posters, and even gave a speech to her classmates, urging them to contribute whatever they could.

To her surprise, the response was _________. Many students donated their pocket money, while others donated clothes and food. Even teachers and staff got involved, __________ their support.

The charity event was a huge success. Not only did it raise a significant amount of money and goods, but it also __________ a sense of community and unity among the students and staff. More importantly, it __________ the importance of helping others and the impact one individual can have on those in need.

Li Hua’s actions not only __________ the elderly woman that day but also inspired countless others to do their part in making the world a better place. Her story is a reminder that charity is not just about giving money; it’s about __________ a hand to those who need it, about showing compassion and kindness in even the smallest of ways.

In the busy and often impersonal world of Shanghai, Li Hua’s story is a beacon of hope, a reminder that amidst the noise and crowds, there is still room for __________ and compassion.

1.

A．charity

B．success

C．adventure

D．courage

2.

A．advocated

B．annoyed

C．amused

D．amazed

3.

A．happy

B．lost

C．helpless

D．hopeless

4.

A．sorrow

B．happiness

C．confusion

D．surprise

5.

A．hesitation

B．permission

C．doubt

D．invitation

6.

A．sad

B．nervous

C．warm

D．proud

7.

A．reducing

B．gaining

C．losing

D．raising

8.

A．carried out

B．gave away

C．put up

D．took down

9.

A．negative

B．indifferent

C．overwhelming

D．disappointing

10.

A．offering

B．demanding

C．expecting

D．refusing

11.

A．created

B．destroyed

C．ignored

D．avoided

12.

A．ignored

B．highlighted

C．linked

D．analyzed

13.

A．helped

B．hurt

C．ignored

D．frightened

14.

A．shaking

B．showing

C．lending

D．pointing

15.

A．kindness

B．wealth

C．fame

D．power