1 . People often feel upset because airline companies always lose their suitcases when they fly. It has never happened to me. But something even worse happened to my family recently.

About ten years ago my mum got a job _________ at a university in Thailand. At first she only went for six months. Later because she really liked it, she agreed to stay _________, so my father and I went to live with her in Thailand. We had a great time, but last year my _________ decided that they wanted to return to the UK. We had been there so long. So we wanted _________ a lot of things back with us-all the furniture from our house, in fact. So Mum and Dad went to a shipping company. Workers in the company took everything back in one of those big containers that you see on ships. The container looks like a big green metal box. The _________ put everything into it: the armchairs and sofas, the TV, wardrobes, desks, even all the rugs and curtains. Our whole house was inside that big green metal box.

We flew back to the UK and _________ for the container to arrive. About ten weeks later, we were having _________ one morning when a big lorry arrived outside our house. On the back was a big green metal box. We were so _________. The men _________ the box and started to take out our things. But they weren’t our things. The container was full of gym equipment. It was the __________ one. We were so sad. But the story has a happy ending. The men took the container and gym equipment away, and about two months ago our things finally arrived

1.

A．swimming

B．fishing

C．shopping

D．teaching

2.

A．longer

B．higher

C．older

D．younger

3.

A．teachers

B．parents

C．friends

D．classmates

4.

A．taking

B．taken

C．to take

D．took

5.

A．factory

B．school

C．company

D．hospital

6.

A．give

B．allowed

C．got

D．waited

7.

A．breakfast

B．lunch

C．dinner

D．homework

8.

A．sad

B．excited

C．surprised

D．worried

9.

A．broke

B．moved

C．closed

D．opened

10.

A．beautiful

B．broken

C．wrong

D．right

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Mike is a linguist,     1     has won international fame for his unique brand of humor. His     2    (wit) and emotive language often makes people laugh. He is also gentle , and he seldom argues with others.     3     everybody knows, he is a person worthy of trust. One day, he received a phone call and     4    (inform) to pay off debts as soon as possible, otherwise he would be taken to court.     5    (hear) the news, Mr. Li was very confused and     6    (upset) because he knew that he was not     7     debt to others. He quickly called the police. To his delight, the police quickly     8    (probe) into the case and found that it was a scam(诈骗) call, reminding Mr. Li not to transfer money to anyone. Mike concluded that it was a     9    (bless) that he didn’t suffer financial losses or he would be     10     laughing stock.

3 . I’m not a climate scientist. I don’t know much about ________. I just really like them. Whenever I’m outside or near a window, my eyes are drawn to their ever-changing shapes. I love the ________ forms they take. There were times I sat on a beach and found myself unable to ________whether I was looking at the water, sand or clouds.

I’ve been ________ to clouds since I was a child. I loved to ________ them as animals in the sky. I loved getting lost in ________, starring at them out the windows during a(n) ________ class at school or on a long road trip.

There were moments when I realized how much clouds ________ my experience of the world. A sky of bright white clouds would make me feel joyful and ________ while a sky covered with ________ clouds can make the same things appear ________.

Watching clouds is a solitary (独处的) activity for me, even when I’m ________ by people. If you have a drink or a meal with me in an outdoor café, my eyes will ________ turn to the sky. I might frequently point out an interesting shape. Mostly, I just ________ enjoy them. Like a piece of art, a vase of flowers, or a passer-by in an amazing dress, clouds are one of those ________ things to be noticed and ________ when I’m alone.

Clouds can also ________ me away from the dull parts of life, and away from day-to-day stresses and ________. They get me out of my head and into a(n) ________ land where I can imagine the constraints (束缚) will not be ________ to everyday life.

1.

A．rainfalls

B．droughts

C．thunders

D．clouds

2.

A．identical

B．distinct

C．apparent

D．ridiculous

3.

A．figure out

B．take in

C．keep up

D．adjust to

4.

A．moved

B．trained

C．attached

D．accustomed

5.

A．elect

B．picture

C．raise

D．substitute

6.

A．relaxations

B．preparations

C．daydreams

D．performances

7.

A．shot

B．important

C．amusing

D．dull

8.

A．colored

B．improved

C．destroyed

D．indicated

9.

A．annoyed

B．energetic

C．thoughtful

D．sorrowful

10.

A．orange

B．light

C．dark

D．rosy

11.

A．bright

B．numb

C．appealing

D．depressive

12.

A．interrupted

B．surrounded

C．welcomed

D．contradicted

13.

A．rarely

B．secretly

C．constantly

D．uncomfortably

14.

A．privately

B．thankfully

C．occasionally

D．unwillingly

15.

A．delicious

B．abstract

C．strange

D．fascinating

16.

A．appreciated

B．recommended

C．accompanied

D．governed

17.

A．throw

B．transport

C．hide

D．occupy

18.

A．entertainments

B．jokes

C．routines

D．burdens

19.

A．abundant

B．plain

C．magical

D．insecure

20.

A．applied

B．committed

C．desired

D．slipped

4 . In 2008, I was tasked with looking after my 13-year-old cousin Megan while my parents were away. Megan had been living a _________ life, having lost her parents at a young age and currently living with my parents.

At first, I _________ that I could be a good role model for Megan and teach her the _________ way to do things, just like I had been taught to do the right A-levels and the right university. _________, things didn’t go as planned.

I _________ to get her to go to school and do her homework, but she just wanted to watch TV. I wanted to show her a movie about female empowerment, but she wasn’t _________.

One day, while driving Megan home from school, I stalled (使熄火) the car multiple times trying to do a hill-start. Megan found it _________ and started laughing uncontrollably. I couldn’t help but _________. We both laughed and something _________ between us.

I realized that I didn’t have to be the boss of Megan and that we could just __________together.

From that moment on, we started to enjoy each other’s ________, and Megan would share the day’s gossip with me. We have different personalities and interests, but we __________ spending time together.

Despite my initial __________, I learned that being a good __________ isn’t about being the perfect adult figure in her life but about building a strong __________ with the people you care about.

1.

A．simple

B．rough

C．busy

D．cheerful

2.

A．believed

B．knew

C．admitted

D．pretended

3.

A．common

B．creative

C．right

D．unique

4.

A．Therefore

B．Finally

C．Otherwise

D．However

5.

A．tried

B．refused

C．managed

D．forgot

6.

A．bored

B．impressed

C．interested

D．concerned

7.

A．frustrating

B．amusing

C．confusing

D．annoying

8.

A．join in

B．turn around

C．cry out

D．calm down

9.

A．remained

B．broke

C．worsened

D．changed

10.

A．solve problems

B．have fun

C．make rules

D．follow orders

11.

A．hobbies

B．opinions

C．challenges

D．company

12.

A．avoid

B．regret

C．enjoy

D．practice

13.

A．struggles

B．fears

C．successes

D．pains

14.

A．friend

B．parent

C．teacher

D．role model

15.

A．similarity

B．connection

C．relation

D．competition

5 . Daniel, at age 17, is a student support captain at Armidale High School, a motivational speaker and a published author. He also has autism (自闭症), something he says doesn’t define him but inspires him.

At just six months old Daniel had a stroke (中风) that left him physically impaired (受损的), unable to bear weight in his legs or move the left side of his body. Unable to walk and in a wheelchair until he was six years old, Daniel turned to books and could read fluently at age four.

According to the Autism Association of Western Australia, it is estimated that one in 100 people in Australia have autism. In 2018, there were 205, 200 Australians with autism, a 25. 1 percent increase from 164, 000 in 2015.

The idea of writing a book had been in Daniel’s mind for as long as he could remember. “It’s been one of my long-term goals and I feel very passionate and happy about doing it,” he said. With Mum’s help, Cracked As A Crab was born, the story of Chip, a crab who has autism and uses humour to make friends. “The response to it has been very positive. People are happy and excited for me,” Jacob said.

Now a published author, Daniel has plans to write more books. Not content with sitting idle (无所事事) while most students are studying for their exams, Daniel is busy involving others in his role as student support captain. He saw a gap in student support leaders within his school and wanted students with autism to be included. He is determined to have a long and successful career, and wants to inspire other people living with autism to achieve their dreams.

1. What happened to Daniel when he was 6?

A．He started to read.	B．He was able to walk.
C．He suffered a serious stroke.	D．He experienced a sudden weight gain.

2. What do we know about the book Cracked As A Crab?

A．It has won positive recognition.	B．It was finished by Daniel independently.
C．It is based on Daniel’s personal experiences.	D．It received financial support from Daniel’s friends.

3. What might Daniel do after publishing his book?

A．Prepare for his exams.	B．Continue writing books.
C．Learn from other student support leaders.	D．Provide autistic students with career advice.

4. What is a suitable title for the text?

A．More Autistic Students Serve as Support Leaders

B．Mum Turns to Writing to Support Her Autistic Child

C．High School Pays More Attention to Autistic Students

D．Teenager Author with Autism Inspires Other Autistic Students

6 . As the lyrics to Taylor Swift’s hit song “Bad Blood” go: “Cause, baby, now we got bad blood. You know it used to be mad love.” It’s a song about falling out of friendship, but to 14-year-old Hallie Barnard, who was born with a rare blood disorder, the song holds a much deeper meaning.

At just 15 months old, Barnard was diagnosed (诊断) with Diamon Blackfin Anemia, or DBA, and she spent most of her life in and out of the hospital. The Swiftie said she relied on the singer to bring her joy.

The only way to survive DBA is with a bone marrow transplant (骨髓移植) and Barnard was desperate for one. But she knew thousands of other patients are, too. So, a few years ago, she decided to do something about it, creating her own foundation: Hallie’s Heroes. “It started selfishly as just trying to save my life, but then we realized there were so many other children out there that needed a bone marrow transplant,” she said. “So, so far we’ve tested 8,000 people and found over 300 matches.”

After a 9-year wait, Barnard got her own match — through her own foundation. But more obstacles stood between her and normal life as a kid. The blood disorder led to a cancer diagnosis: osteosarcoma. She received surgery to cut the cancer out of her leg at MD Anderson in Houston.

The recovery was difficult, but Hallie said she stayed hopeful. “My survival instinct (本能) just kicked in. I was trying to do anything that I could to survive. So, of course, it was scary but in my mind, I was just thinking that I wanted to be at my sister’s future weddings. I wanted to play games and run again,” she said.

Her survival instinct —combined with Taylor Swift―helped her through her operation, where doctors cut her cancer out, and reattached her foot and ankle to her upper leg to work as a knee.

1. Why does the author mention Taylor Swift’s song “Bad Blood”?

A．To stress the power of music.

B．To introduce the topic of the text.

C．To show Taylor Swift’s popularity.

D．To state Taylor Swift’s song is a hit.

2. What is Hallie Barnard’s original motivation for creating Hallie’s Heroes?

A．To raise money for her heroes.

B．To treat her rare blood disorder.

C．To help other children with DBA.

D．To have an operation for her cancer.

3. Which of the following can best describe Hallie Barnard?

A．Strong-minded and selfish.	B．Hard-working and patient.
C．Kind and optimistic.	D．Outgoing and helpful.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．Bad Blood Inspired a Little Girl

B．Hallie’s Heroes: a Useful Foundation

C．Taylor Swift: a Popular Singer with Teens

D．A Cancer Survivor Helped Others Find Matches

7 . In casual conversations, there is a seemingly simple question I can never answer without hesitating — “Where are you from?”

I could say I am from Thailand, where I was born. Or I am from Mexico, where I spent the majority of my childhood. Or I am from the US, whose language is rooted into my life. In my mind, none of these answers are satisfying enough. After all, to be from somewhere carries expectations of understanding “your” culture and “your” home.

I feel envious whenever my friends say they’re “going home” for school breaks. As a student who frequently moves, I have never seen my living space as “home”, but “shelter”, another location to stay in before I unavoidably move again.

So, does this mean I do not have, and will never have, a home? I resign myself to living with this sense of sadness, until very recently.

In my dorm, inside my drawer is a specially designed white bath towel that I have not used since I brought it with me from my parents’ house. One day, I took it out, but stopped after smelling the soft, sweet laundry detergent (洗衣粉), the one my parents used back in Thailand. I felt my eyes water as that random smell brought my mixed emotions to the surface: sadness and nostalgia, a strong feeling of missing home. I still avoid using that towel until now because I don’t want to replace the smell of nostalgia with my newly-bought detergent.

Sadly, even with this new discovery, I will still struggle when answering where I am from, and I will always feel a sense of loss in not having a physical home to “go back to”. Yet, in random moments, when a smell catches me off guard (让我猝不及防) with the memories it brings, I like to believe that the things I feel then are things people feel when they are home. And if these moments can make me smile, even with a sense of loss, what better home can I ask for?

1. Why is the author unable to see his living space as “home”?

A．His living places often change.	B．He is unsatisfied with the place.
C．His expectations of “home” are high.	D．He can’t understand the culture there.

2. Why does the author treasure that towel?

A．It was made in his hometown.	B．It is a present from his parents.
C．Its smell awakened his memories.	D．Its design wins his preference.

3. What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph?

A．He no longer feels a sense of loss.

B．He feels a physical home is unnecessary.

C．He has got the answer to “Where are you from?”

D．He has found a sense of home in some moments.

4. What can be the best title of the text?

A．A Man’s Home Is His Castle	B．There Is No Place Like Home
C．The Smell Brings Me Home	D．The Emotion Connects Me With Home

8 . 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

One day a farmer went out for a walk     1    his little son. The farmer wore a pair of wrong shoes. One had thick shoe (厚鞋底)    2    the other didn’t. He    3     （begin) to walk and then his    4    (foot) hurt. When he was just out of the house, he turned to his son and said, “Why is one of my legs    5    long) than the other today?”

The son looked at his father’s legs     6    (careful) as he was walking and then laughed, “Oh, no, Daddy. Your legs are all right. You are wearing the wrong shoes.” The farmer was very happy to hear that and said to himself, “    7     a clever son!” Then he asked     8     (he) son to go back and got the other pair of shoes for him. The farmer had only two pairs of shoes.

When the son ran back to the house, he     9     (find) that the other pair was also a wrong pair. He had to return to his father with nothing in his hands and said, “It’s no use     10     (change) them, Daddy! The shoes at home are not a pair, either!”

9 . Years ago, I celebrated my 40th birthday with several friends in a restaurant. Many of us arrived ahead of time and waited _________ the restaurant.

As we stood on the sidewalk, a homeless man _________ me and asked for _________. I had only brought my bankcard, so I told him that I didn’t have any cash. He smiled _________ at me, and moved on.

While the homeless man was _________ near, a friend of mine called out “Happy Birthday, Marc!” Upon _________this, the man turned and asked, “It’s your birthday?” I _________. He walked back to me. I was completely _________ for what happened next: the man _________ his pocket, pulled out a dollar bill, and __________ it to me saying, “Take this. Happy Birthday! ”

__________ I was deeply moved by this act of generosity, __________ money from a homeless man was not within my comfort zone. The man looked __________ into my eyes and begged, “Please take this. __________ is so good to me. I always have a place to sleep and enough food to eat.”I was still __________ to accept this gift, but I heard a voice within me practically yelling, “TAKE THE MONEY!” I hesitantly reached out, saying “Thank you.” Tears began to __________ down his face. He seized my hand, and gave me the dollar. Then he walked away with a smile.

Obviously, I __________ far more than $ 1 from that experience! This was one of my greatest life __________. No matter how poor we may be, we __________ have something of __________ to share with other people.

1.

A．in

B．beyond

C．outside

D．opposite

2.

A．interrupted

B．approached

C．recognized

D．attracted

3.

A．food

B．advice

C．direction

D．money

4.

A．quietly

B．bitterly

C．sadly

D．wildly

5.

A．rather

B．still

C．too

D．extremely

6.

A．seeing

B．feeling

C．hearing

D．observing

7.

A．disagreed

B．nodded

C．shouted

D．doubted

8.

A．unprepared

B．suitable

C．anxious

D．grateful

9.

A．reached into

B．looked into

C．searched for

D．headed for

10.

A．returned

B．paid

C．afforded

D．offered

11.

A．Once

B．Although

C．Since

D．If

12.

A．raising

B．earning

C．accepting

D．withdrawing

13.

A．directly

B．surprisingly

C．happily

D．angrily

14.

A．Fate

B．Ambition

C．Belief

D．Life

15.

A．delighted

B．embarrassed

C．hesitant

D．willing

16.

A．turn

B．put

C．pour

D．break

17.

A．benefited

B．gained

C．saved

D．purchased

18.

A．lessons

B．skills

C．goals

D．styles

19.

A．only

B．hardly

C．almost

D．always

20.

A．importance

B．amusement

C．value

D．interest

10 . Brenda had a car accident that resulted in one of her legs being cut off. Since then she didn’t talk to anyone.

“I wish I could bring her friends to visit her,” Brenda’s mother said to the nurse. “But it’s too long a bus trip.” The nurse smiled, “Don’t worry. We have a plan.”

Later that day, the nurse asked Brenda to move to another room filled with light and music. “Here’s your new roommate, Annie Wiggle-Do,” the nurse said, pointing to a dark-haired teenager on the other bed. Annie smiled. As soon as the nurse left, she hopped (单脚跳) out of her bed and sat on Brenda’s.

“I lost one of my legs from bone cancer,” she said. “What happened to yours?” Brenda was so shocked that she couldn’t form a word. “You’re lucky,” Annie continued. “You’ve still got your knee. They had to take mine.”

Annie hopped back to her bed. “I’d like to have a chat with you, but my friends are coming any time now, so I have to get ready,”Annie said when she took off her “hair”! Her head was completely bald.

“Oh, you know, I lost my hair. But check this sign out!” Annie took out her wigs (假发), brown and yellow, long and short, straight and curly.

“That’s when I thought up ‘Annie Wiggle-Do’”, Annie said. “Get it? Any wig will do? Annie Wiggle-Do?”

When Annie’s friends came, she introduced Brenda to them all. Before long, Brenda started chatting with Annie and her friends happily. After the visitors left, the two girls talked and shared their dreams with each other. When it was time to go to bed, Brenda said, “Night, Annie Wiggle-Do. Can’t wait till morning.”

1. Why didn’t Brenda’s friends come to visit her?

A．She wasn’t allowed any visitors.	B．She didn’t want to see her friends.
C．Her friends were far away from her.	D．Her friends didn’t know she had an accident.

2. In order to cheer Brenda up, the nurse ______.

A．bought her a wig	B．had a party
C．let her share the same room with Annie	D．moved her to a room filled with flowers

3. When Brenda first saw Annie, she ______.

A．discovered that Annie’s head was bald	B．was too surprised to say anything
C．thought up “Annie Wiggle-Do”	D．shared her dream with Annie

4. Which of the following words can best describe Annie?

A．Patient.

B．Careful.

C．Strong.

D．Polite.