1 . Matt and his wife lived in the country. Matt was very stingy and hated spending money. One day a fair (交易会) came to the nearby town.
They went to the fair and looked at all the things to buy. Matt’s wife wanted to buy a hat only costing $28, but was refused. Later on, a comb of $5 attracted her attention, but he would not let her spend any money.
Then, in a nearby field, they saw a small airplane. “Fun flight!” the notice said, “$10 for 10 minutes.”
Matt had never been in an airplane and he wanted to go on a fun flight. However, he didn’t want to pay for his wife either. “I’ve only got $10,” he told the pilot. “Can my wife come with me for free?” The pilot wasn’t selling many tickets, so he said, “I’ll make a bargain with you. If your wife doesn’t scream, she can have a free flight.”
Matt agreed, and got into the small airplane with his wife.
The pilot took off and made his airplane do all kinds of things. At one moment it was flying upside down.
When the plane landed, the pilot said, “OK, your wife didn’t make a sound. She can have her ride free.”
“Thank you,” Matt said, “it wasn’t easy for her, you know, especially when she fell out.”
1. Which of the following words has the closest meaning to the underlined word “stingy” in Paragraph 1?| A．Mean. | B．Kind. | C．Strict. | D．Thoughtful. |
| A．throw the wife out of the plane |
| B．get another $10 by making the wife shout |
| C．show off his perfect flying skills |
| D．provide the couple with pleasure of excitement |
| A．teach readers a lesson | B．attract tourists |
| C．make readers laugh | D．praise the couple |
| A．Matt loved money more than his wife. |
| B．Matt would like to buy everything for his wife. |
| C．The pilot didn’t mind whether Matt’s wife would pay. |
| D．Matt’s wife enjoyed her riding in the plane. |
1. What is the woman’s trouble?
| A．She failed in an exam. |
| B．She can’t concentrate in class. |
| C．She is still confused about the task. |
| A．Preparing a play. | B．Setting up a club. | C．Going to parties. |
| A．Sunday. | B．Friday. | C．Saturday. |
| A．To support the woman. |
| B．To support people suffering from cancer. |
| C．To collect material for his cancer research. |
1. Who is the speaker most likely talking to?
| A．New employees. | B．Patients. | C．Tourists. |
| A．On Tye Road. |
| B．Next to a small garden. |
| C．In the main building. |
| A．It’s free of charge. |
| B．It’s open all day long. |
| C．It’s in the leisure center. |
| A．It saves time. |
| B．Its service is quite good. |
| C．It has good and cheap food. |
1. Why does the woman say the man is impossible?
| A．He is seriously ill. |
| B．He didn’t see the bills. |
| C．They can’t afford to go out. |
| A．$90. | B．$70. | C．$80. |
| A．Turn up the heat. | B．Go to the movies. | C．Call the telephone office. |
1. What happened on the man’s way to the hotel?
| A．The coach ran out of oil. |
| B．The coach had a breakdown. |
| C．He waited for one hour on the way. |
| A．His room was very dirty. |
| B．His room was very small. |
| C．The guests upstairs were noisy. |
6 . If you’re looking for an exciting suggestion for your next trip, consider Valencia in Spain! It’s a beautiful city with a mix of historical charm and modern style. It’s small, so you can easily explore its central sights on foot.
Valencia has old buildings from past centuries, as well as modern buildings that adds to its unique style. A great way to get to know Valencia is by joining a walking tour. It will introduce you to the city's history and culture. Once you’ve explored the main attractions in the city center, don’t miss the chance to visit the City of Arts and Sciences, located at the former river location. Even if you can’t attend any science exhibitions, you can still enjoy the ocean arium, concerts or watch a film in the City of Arts and Sciences. The buildings in this area are also incredibly beautiful! One of the advantages of Valencia is its location on the Mediterranean coast. This means you can relax and enjoy the beach during your stay in the city.
If you’re wondering where to stay in Valencia, here are some suggestions: For luxurious (奢华的)hotels, look for centre areas in the city. For budget-friendly options, explore hotels that are not in the centre of the city. Remember to research and compare different neighborhoods and hotels to find the fittest one for your preferences and budget.
At last, don’t forget to try Valencia’s traditional food, which is also known for visitors.You can try paella, a traditional rice dish that originates from the city. There are also many other local specialties for you to explore. Exploring the local food scene is a must when visiting Valencia!
1. What makes Valencia unique?| A．Its large size. | B．Its culture. |
| C．Its old and modern buildings. | D．Its modern architecture. |
| A．On an island. | B．On the Mediterranean coast. |
| C．In the mountains. | D．Near a river. |
| A．Hotels near the beach. | B．Hotels in the east of the city. |
| C．Hotels near the river. | D．Hotels in the center of the city. |
| A．Tourism. | B．Education. | C．Lifestyle. | D．Science. |
7 . There are different regional accents across the UK, and a number of regions have several different dialects-that is, they have their own unique vocabulary and grammatical phrases. There are many different accents native to London, because it is not just where a person is born in the UK that decides their accent. Language and accents also differ across class and level of education. Therefore, the recent rise of a new accent coined at the end of the 20th century, “Multicultural London English.” Other factors are also important in the invention of new accents and ways of speaking. These include the influence of people from different racial(种族的) backgrounds and different age groups, too.
The word “yoof’ is a slang spelling of “youth”. Some people consider “yoof” to be a negative term, since its pronunciation is easier and lazier than youth. Other people see the term as positive, because it describes how young people are creating their own language, concepts and identity. By using words that their parents don’t understand, children can talk about things that their parents might not agree with. In this way, young people are starting to find freedom, independence and self-expression. They are creating a “yoof culture”. A few features(特点)of the yoof style of language are as follows:
· instead of “think”, “the”, “that”, “what” and “because”, yoof will say “fink”, “da”, “dat”, “wot” and “coz”.
· instead of using a variety of tag questions like “., isn’t it?” or “... don’t they?”, yoof will use the all-purpose “innit” (e.g. “It’s hot, innit! ”or “You can dance really well, innit!”)
· instead of “I don’t care!”, yoof will say “Whatever!”.
Certain groups of society feel threatened by “yoof culture” or by the British working classes having more social freedom. As a result, a negative term now commonly used in the UK is “chav”.It is an insult(辱骂)and is meant to describe someone who is uneducated and anti-social (e.g. “He’s a chav!” ). A young person who wears a jacket with a hood-after all, it is often cold and rains a lot in the UK-is sometimes called a ‘hoodie’. It is a negative term again and suggests that the young person is interested in committing a crime(犯罪).
Learners of English often feel that the best test of their English is how well they can talk to a native speaker, but perhaps they should worry less about this. In fact, when we think about ‘international English’, there is no such thing as a native or non-native speaker. The UK no longer owns the English language.
1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor in the invention of new accents?| A．Class. | B．Race. | C．Age. | D．Family. |
| A．The word “yoof”. | B．Other people’s attitude. |
| C．The pronunciation of “yoof’. | D．Multicultural London English. |
| A．They are only used online. |
| B．They are simple but easy to understand. |
| C．They are usually an incomplete list of words. |
| D．They are short but have complete grammar structure. |
| A．Young people are more likely to commit a crime. |
| B．Yoof culture has a bad influence on young people. |
| C．Certain groups have negative ideas of the yoof culture. |
| D．Different people have different attitudes towards yoof culture. |
Different sports filled my days in my youth. I dreamed or a big win some day, with a big trophy (奖杯). I was skillful and fast, or so I thought. However, I soon learned my skills seemed quite weak because the bigger, stronger boys seemed to occupy every corner of the playground. Once I was in the 100-yard hurdles, the only recognition I received for my performance was two bloody knees.
In college, I took a swim competition, dreaming of the glory! It turned out I achieved nothing. As an older adult, I still maintained an active lifestyle. In 2010 I signed up for a stair-climbing challenge to raise money for fighting against lung cancer. My father had died of the same disease, so this was a meaningful cause for me. Then, in 2019,the organization offered an even more challenging climb option: the vertical (垂直的) mile. So I would have three hours to climb up and down twenty-eight floors fifteen times, plus three more.
I trained hard. When the challenge started. I felt confident. But soon my legs started feeling heavy. What was worse, I began experiencing leg cramps (抽筋). My progress slowed dramatically and I quickly fell behind. When came down after finishing lap 14, it was past the time limit, so my big win had escaped once again.
Soon after the climb, I struggled to experience the sense of self-satisfaction. And I had, after all, set a goal for myself to prove what I was made of, what I had inside me. And what I had inside me was, “Nice try, but you didn’t make it.” So, a year later, at age 62 and after numerous workouts, I was back. Like last year, I was well ahead after an hour and I again started feeling some discomfort in my legs. I heard myself cry out loud, “Oh, no not again!” I finally stopped and sat down on the stairs, feeling quite depressed and wondering if my dream was over. A few climbers stopped to offer help. I was touched, but embarrassed to accept. Except for one climber. An angel climber, really.
Jessica, who I happened to know, was a salesman’s friend when I bought new running shoes at his store. And without that connection, she might have climbed past me as I sat on those steps, my legs shaking. But all those things did happen, and Jessica stopped to help.
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When she saw I was cramping, she offered me some sports drinks containing electrolytes (电解质).
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The cramps in my legs finally started to go away.
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The two kids were whispering. Their dad, Jason, could hear them, but they didn’t know that. Jason listened intently.
”…and now I can’t sleep,” he heard his daughter say. “It’s okay, Ashley. Mom and Dad are sleeping. I’ll help you,” Todd said. “Thanks,” said Ashley.
Jason silently opened his bedroom door. His wife was asleep, and he decided not to wake her up. He watched as the two slinked (溜) down the stairs. He followed, unseen, unheard. The kids went to the living room. He watched as his son, Todd, put a blanket on the floor. He watched as Todd arranged the couch pillows on the blanket, against the couch. Ashley sat on the blanket and held her favorite teddy bear.
“I’ll be right back,” whispered Todd. Jason held still as Todd went to the kitchen. He quietly watched as Todd carefully made two peanut butter and jelly-sandwiches. And he watched as Todd went back to the living room and sweetly handed his sister a sandwich. Ashley gave Todd a smile. Jason wondered what show the kids would watch on television so late at night. He decided to find out before making his presence known. He did not expect to see what he saw next.
Ashley turned on a small flashlight. Todd picked up a book that Jason hadn’t noticed before. One of the two had carried it downstairs. “Okay Ashley, this was one of my favorites when I was little,” said Todd. Jason smiled in his hiding place in the dark. Todd was only nine. He watched, unable and not wanting to look away, Todd read in a voice just above a whisper while Ashley sat and listened and very quietly chewed. Her head rested on her brother’s shoulder, and she looked so peaceful. Could these really be the same children who had been fighting only a few hours earlier?
Todd read another book, which Jason had also not seen earlier. Then Todd said, “That’s all we can do, Ashley. My teacher said we have to get at least eight hours of sleep. Give me a second to eat my sandwich, okay?”
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Jason saw the brother was making sure that he did what his teacher said.
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Jason went quietly into his room and opened his journal.
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10 . Kevin Hyde, who has been sailing his whole life, recently invited Joe DiTommasso to Florida on his sailboat. The first part of their
That’s where things went
When Kevin and Joe’s families
Floating for days with no mast, gas, or electricity, Kevin and Joe prayed for
Just when it seemed that all was lost, they got
| A．friendship | B．journey | C．life | D．day |
| A．meal | B．discussion | C．rest | D．plan |
| A．wrong | B．bad | C．wild | D．smooth |
| A．recalled | B．shouted | C．thought | D．smelled |
| A．broke away | B．broke in | C．broke out | D．broke off |
| A．reply | B．work | C．stop | D．escape |
| A．kept | B．found | C．left | D．lost |
| A．behavior | B．search | C．discover | D．invention |
| A．person | B．boat | C．direction | D．radio |
| A．rescue | B．food | C．water | D．free |
| A．lucky | B．regretful | C．excited | D．desperate |
| A．attacks | B．help | C．emails | D．letters |
| A．Luckily | B．Sorrowfully | C．Interestingly | D．Patiently |
| A．studied | B．designed | C．destroyed | D．spotted |
| A．blown | B．expanded | C．pulled | D．exported |
