1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What are the members asked to do?

A．Collect money for the children.

B．Help prepare for the yearly event.

C．Invite teachers to attend the yearly event.

2. Which is the thing that should be done for the party?

A．Cooking the dinner.

B．Making everyone sign up.

C．Cleaning up before the party.

3. Where does the money for the Christmas festival come from?

A．Normal membership fees.

B．The government.

C．Every member.

4. Who will be given the presents?

A．People who attend the party.

B．Children who have no parents.

C．The members of the organization.

2 . If staying optimistic (乐观) is something you struggle with, you`re certainly not alone. Here are five ways you can frequently practice to be optimistic.

Be present every day

The majority of negative thoughts are about the past and future, which can`t be changed. To be present, you need to exactly figure out whether they are in the past, present or future and bring them back into the moment.     1    

Give thanks

The thoughts of giving thanks can help improve your body functions and overall happiness. Start by writing down at least three things you`re thankful for each day.     2     This practice could transform into a formal habit of recalling things you`re grateful for and writing them down.

Laugh out loud

Laughter really is fantastic medicine. Loud laughs can calm the brain`s stress center. Watch one of your favorite TV plays or even try laughter yoga. It might be a good choice to reach out to others for help to laugh out loud.     3     It can help lift your mood during difficult times.

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Acts of kindness can increase your sense of well-being. Even something as simple as giving someone a smile can leave you both feeling happier. Challenge yourself to do at least one kind thing for someone else each day, such as buying a stranger a cup of coffee or donating to a cause that matters to you.

Find time to exercise

Exercise produces pleasurable brain chemicals and relieves bad emotions. When you participate in physical activities that bring you joy, your thinking will clear. If it’s hard to find time to get to the gym, there are many exercise videos you can follow online.     5     Then you’ll likely feel more positive afterward.

A．Pay it forward.

B．Acquire spiritual strength.

C．Try to focus on what’s in front of you.

D．The main goal is to break a sweat and do it regularly.

E．It’s unavoidable to feel unhappy with ups and downs all the time.

F．Doing that helps you recognize the little good things surrounding you.

G．Having a positive network of friends or family can really make a difference.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is Mr. Smith leaving his position?

A．To change a job.

B．To travel around the world.

C．To move to another country.

2. How does the man feel about Mr. Smith’s leaving?

A．Surprised.

B．Pleased.

C．Disappointed.

3. What will the man do on Friday afternoon?

A．Plan for a meeting.

B．Visit a lawyer.

C．Attend a party.

4 . Millions of monarch butterflies (黑脉金斑蝶) once covered the trees of California’s coastal areas each winter, but now their numbers are decreasing.The recent annual Western Monarch Count found that the butterfly population was down by 99 percent from populations 40 years ago.

Monarch butterflies have two populations: eastern and western varieties separated by the Rocky Mountains. The populations are very similar in appearance, but western monarch butterflies are generally smaller and darker in color. The two also follow different migration patterns.Eastern monarch butterflies spend winter in Mexico, while western ones gather on central California coasts to wait out the cold.

In early spring, the two leave their rest places and begin to travel eastward.By the time the butterflies reach the Central Valley, they breed (繁殖). A butterfly can lay hundreds of eggs in a few weeks, and the new generation continues the migration.The cycle of generations and migration repeats every few weeks through the summer until the butterflies move as far as Idaho. And when the weather turns cold and the days get shorter, the butterflies return to California’s coasts.

The overwintering population was counted every year. The missing information is the time period when the butterflies leave their winter woods and begin to breed in February, March and April. “We just don’t know what they’re doing in that middle period and how we can better support the population,” said Washington State University biologist Cheryl Schultz. “Maybe they’re resting in the woods, or maybe they need more fuel along the way, etc. Any of those thing might help monarch butterflies get from the coastal overwintering sites to breeding sites broadly in the Central Valley,” Schultz added. To fill that gap, the researchers set up the Western Monarch Mystery Challenge.

The ten­-week program asks the public to submit photographs of monarch butterflies outside of their winter range. “We couldn’t be looking for monarch butterflies right now without the involvement of the community. There just aren’t enough of us,” Schultz said. “Reaching out to the community means we might be able to learn something where there is virtually no other way to learn it.”

1. From Paragraph 1, we know monarch butterflies _______.

A．are counted by researchers every decade

B．are in a very difficult situation now

C．have lost their home in California

D．have moved to new places

2. What do the two varieties of monarch butterflies have in common?

A．Their breeding places.

B．Their appearance and size.

C．Their way of fighting against cold.

D．Their migration destination in winter.

3. Why was the Western Monarch Mystery Challenge set up?

A．To know the exact number of monarch butterflies.

B．To help monarch butterflies get through tough winters.

C．To know better about monarch butterflies to help them.

D．To find out the influence of human activities on monarch butterflies.

4. What do Schultz’s words in the last paragraph show?

A．It’s challenging to make the community get involved.

B．It’s important to get help from the public.

C．It’s difficult to study monarch butterflies.

D．It’s rewarding to learn from the public.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．A trip experience.

B．Houseboats.

C．A book on sale.

2. How long is the tour?

A．One hour.

B．Two hours.

C．Three hours.

3. What does the speaker say about her houseboat?

A．It is quite large.

B．It is very popular.

C．It has everything needed.

4. What is the speaker’s new book about?

A．The tours on houseboats.

B．The largest houseboat in the world.

C．The history of houseboats in Seattle.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which is the highest mountain in this area?

A．Mount Karen.

B．Mount Heather.

C．Mount Brown.

2. What is the most popular activity in this mountain?

A．Skiing.

B．Seeing wildlife.

C．Having snowmobile tours.

3. How is the weather in the mountain in summer?

A．A bit cold.

B．Quite cool.

C．Very hot.

4. In which season may the tour be?

A．Winter.

B．Autumn.

C．Summer.

7 . Why is Ms. Jenkins leaving the school according to the man?

A．She is bored of teaching.

B．She enjoys traveling everywhere.

C．She wants to stay near her parents.

8 . There may come a time when someone requires your help for a mental health issue.     1    . But you may also struggle to know how to help in a way that assists with their immediate needs. If so, don’t worry. Try the following things to support those who needs you.

Listen

If someone approaches when they need help, it’s not always easy to know what you should do, and it may be more beneficial for you to just listen.     2    . They may just need to get what they are feeling off their chest at that moment. Try your best not to interrupt. The more listening you do, the better your position in deciding what to do next.

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Even if you have undergone (经历) some related training, that doesn’t mean you are in the best position to offer the mental health support someone needs. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is encourage them to seek professional help. You may be able to provide phone numbers and even attend appointments with them if it makes them more comfortable.

Check in with them

While being a listening ear is sometimes all someone needs to feel better, you can also become an ongoing source of support. Check in with the person experiencing a mental health problem so that they know you are always there for them. Make contact with them regularly to see how they are feeling.     4    .

Call emergency (紧急情况) services

    5    . However, it’s important to know your limits. If someone you know is experiencing self-hurting thoughts or tendencies, don’t hesitate to seek emergency help. The faster you act, the safer your friend or family member may be.

A．Suggest support services

B．Provide effective support

C．You may be more than happy to help

D．Express your concern for them as fast as possible

E．Just knowing someone cares can bring them comfort

F．They may not need you to offer solutions or even give them a hug

G．Your support can be of great value to anyone going through a tough time

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman usually take with her?

A．A lot of cash.

B．Some credit cards.

C．A credit card.

2. Where does the woman mainly go?

A．Department stores.

B．Shoe stores.

C．Jewelry stores.

3. What does the woman usually buy?

A．Luxury items.

B．Very fashionable items.

C．Very cheap items.

4. How would you describe the woman?

A．A shopaholic(购物狂).

B．A cautious buyer.

C．A picky buyer.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The popularity of ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, such as Zhouzhuang and Wuzhen, has aroused a nationwide trend in the construction of ancient towns. Lin Peng, the director of China’s Institute of Ancient Cities and Cultural Studies, pointed     1     that there are more than 2,800 developed or developing ancient towns in our country,     2     is definitely the highest number globally.

In ancient towns,     3     immersive (沉浸式) experience being mentioned here is historical and cultural characteristics — the “ancient” of ancient towns. Apart from visible “special buildings”, characteristics also include invisible “culture”. Tourists in ancient towns want to see the living     4     (condition) of local people, feel the vitality of town life, try characteristic local snacks     5     (influence) by geography and folk customs, and understand how long history     6     (shape) local culture. Out of modern fast-paced work and life, tourists want to awaken their inner softness with a slow-moving ancient town.

Touring ancient towns is for recreation, relaxation, and pleasure,     7     if all the ancient towns in different places are the same and cannot find their own     8     (unique), then ancient town tourism will     9     (eventual) decline. Let every ancient town become a unique historical imprint (印记), so that tourists can find their “poetry and distance” while     10     (wander) through the ancient towns. This is the soul that ancient towns need to regain.