1 . Every Saturday night, all through that lazy spring, I used to take a rose to Miss Caroline Wellford. Every Saturday night, rain or shine, at exactly eight o’clock.

Miss Caroline was abandoned by her future husband Jeffrey Pinniman, who married Christine Marlowe, a younger and prettier girl. It almost became a scandal (丑闻) in our town. Miss Caroline could hear unkind things about her everywhere she went. For six months she had shut herself up in her house and seemed determined to turn herself into an odd old maid. She looked like a ghost that night when I delivered the first rose. “Hello, Jimmy,” she said listlessly (无精打采地). When I handed her the box, she looked shocked — “For me?”

Again the next Saturday, at exactly the same time, I found myself delivering another rose to Miss Caroline. The third time she opened the door so quickly that I knew she must have been waiting. There was a little color in her cheeks and her hair no longer looked so straggly (散乱地).

The morning after my fourth trip to her house, Miss Caroline played the organ again in church. She held her head high with the rose pinned to her blouse. Week after week I delivered the rose, and gradually Miss Caroline returned her normal life.

When I made my final trip to Miss Caroline’s house, I said, as I handed her the box, “This is the last time I’ll bring this, Miss Caroline.” She hesitated and invited me to come in and handed me a model of a sailing ship, exquisitely (精巧地) carved. She said. “I’d like you to have it. You’ve brought me great happiness, Jimmy — you and your roses.”

Fleeing back to the shop, I looked in the file where Mr. Olsen kept his untidy records, and I found what I was looking for. “Pinniman,” it said.

The years went by, and one day I came again to Olsen’s flower shop. My old boss and I talked a while. Out of curiosity, I asked, “D’you suppose that Mrs. Pinniman ever knew her husband was sending flowers to his old flame?” “Jeffrey Pinniman never even knew about it.” Mr. Olsen smiled, “It is a lady who said she wasn’t going to sit around watching Miss Caroline make a martyr (长期受折磨者) of herself at her expense.”

1. Who is the person that sent the rose?

A．Miss Caroline.

B．Mrs. Pinniman.

C．Mr. Olsen.

D．Jeffery Pinniman.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Deserted by her husband, Caroline lived in a mess.

B．People in the town all show great sympathy for Miss Caroline.

C．Jimmy had thought Jeffery Pinniman sent roses to Miss Caroline.

D．Christine put an end to the marriage of Miss Caroline and Jeffery Pinniman.

3. Which of the following can best describe Christine Marlowe?

A．Kind and considerate.	B．Awful and selfish.
C．Active and helpful.	D．Thoughtful and patient.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．A poor woman.	B．A special Saturday night.
C．A rose from a stranger.	D．A rose for Miss Caroline.

2 . 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。

An exhibition     1     (feature) traditional costumes of China’s Miao ethnic group and a show with models wearing Miao embroidery (刺绣) clothing kicked off on Sunday in Milan, the fashion capital of Italy. The event offered the audience an opportunity     2     (appreciate) the craftsmanship of Miao embroiderers at close quarters.

“Fashion first of all is culture,” Raffaela Godi, from the audience, told Xinhua. “This fashion show we just saw is an example of     3     is culture, art and fashion together.”

The Miao ethnic group residing     4     (large) in southwest China’s Guizhou Province has a population of 4.3 million and more than 100     5     (branch). Miao people use needles and threads to embroider patterns representing nature and the ethnic group’s history on their costumes. Due to its     6     (art) charm, techniques and rich culture, Miao embroidery has been recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage.

Shi Chuanying, an embroiderer from Taijiang County of Guizhou Province,     7     (bring) her works to the exhibition in Milan. “Miao embroidery’s presence at Milan Fashion Week will be     8     great significance to us, and I believe the embroidery will be appreciated on a global stage,” said Shi.

As an experienced embroiderer, she has led more than 300 local embroiders to make Miao embroidery products     9     (export) to France and Italy.

Long Youming, director of the Guizhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center, said the event is     10     good way to present traditional Chinese culture and accelerate the industrialization, internationalization and branding of Miao embroidery.

3 . Back pain can make it difficult for you to function in daily life. To be exact, it can affect how you move, feel and think, leaving you no choice but to take some kind of action.     1    

Move more

Regular movement helps keep your body flexible and pain-free, especially for your back muscles.     2    , set a time r to remind you to get up and move every hour. Adding about 10 minutes of activity to your day improves your overall health and increases your length of life.

Switch sides

Using your dominant side too much can lead to muscle imbalances and more back pain and injuries.     3    , like opening doors or carrying bags, which can cause you to lean to one side. Remember to switch sides when carrying things, try using your non-dominant hand and change where you sit on the couch to prevent this.

Correct imbalances

    4    , you should also be aware of and correct imbalances in movements meant to be symmetrical (对称的). These include walking, running, cycling, swimming and the like. Your body is designed to perform these activities in a balanced and alternating pattern.

    5    

Most mental stress is caused by focusing on the past or future, and actively being mindful of the present moment reduces stress. Stay active, and stop thinking about the past or worrying about the future. Doing mindfulness practices and having breathing breaks into your routine can be effective in reducing back pain.

A．Live for today

B．Remember the past

C．If you sit for a long time

D．Think about your everyday activities

E．Just as you switch sides to balance your body

F．Because it is time to let such imbalances continue

G．Read on for the following everyday fixes to relieve the pain

4 . When my wife and I didn’t work long, our budget was tight. We tried to save as much money as possible so we could afford overspend occasionally. At the same time, we benefited a lot from the kindness of local store owners.

When my wife was expecting our child, she developed a craving for a local Chinese restaurant’s version of tai dop voy, a mixture of meat, shrimp and vegetables. Even though they rarely saw us, the owners remembered us. One evening, I ordered tai dop voy. They enthusiastically treated me and said, “There is some fried rice for your wife. Have a healthy baby.” The bag was obviously heavier than normal. When I got home, there was not only fried rice but also two orders of tai dop voy.

That was many years ago. But those small kindnesses from locals made a difference. Customers were seen as more than a source of profit. We were members of the community that local businesses served.

The generosity I experienced years ago hasn’t disappeared. I witnessed it recently at my local farmers’ market. A family was debating whether to add another vegetable to the order. The farmer served them and said, “Sorry, I forgot. I have so many vegetables this year. Buy two, and you’ll get another for free. Pick out any one you like.” I thought the farmer was being morally flexible: no prices on the produce, but everything is fairly priced. Fairness is in the sense that care and kindness are parts of the merchant-client relationship.

The kindness of merchants is a sign of something deeper: We are all making our shared way together. For my part, I will continue to support farmers’ markets and family-run restaurants. I am happy to make a fair offer.

1. What does the underlined word “craving” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Desire.

B．Habit.

C．Proposal.

D．Technique.

2. Why does the author mention the experience of buying tai dop voy?

A．To praise Chinese meals.	B．To prove love for his wife.
C．To show human goodness.	D．To express his thanks to the owners.

3. What is the author’s attitude to the farmer in paragraph 4?

A．Appreciative.

B．Ambiguous.

C．Critical.

D．Cautious.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Tight budget, happy life	B．Low prices, fair business
C．Tasty tai dop voy, deep love	D．Small businesses, big kindnesses

5 . Mexico has more than just beaches. Several Mexican cities have been recognized as forming part of the heritage of humanity and are considered to be of outstanding universal value.

Oaxaca

Oaxaca and the nearby archaeological site Monte Alban have both been recognized by UNESCO. Oaxaca, the capital city of the state of the same name, was founded in 1529 and offers a good example of previous Spanish town planning. Oaxaca is considered one of Mexico’s best foodie destinations. Learn what foods and drinks you should try in Oaxaca.

Guanajuato

As a silver mining town in the past, Guanajuato seems special. The winding streets and small squares give it a more friendly feel than some of the other cities. This is a student town with a vibrant culture and an important cultural festival — the International Cervantino Festival which is held every October.

Puebla

Puebla is one of Mexico’s large cities, but its historical center can easily be explored on foot. It has some special historical structures such as the 16th-century cathedral and some other fine buildings with walls covered in tiles.

Morelia

Morelia, the capital of the state of Michoacán, was originally called Valladolid, but its name was changed in honor of independence hero José María Morelos y Pavón. The Museo del Dulce is a stop you shouldn’t miss in Morelia. Visits to nearby Patzcuaro or the reserves are also recommended on a trip to Morelia.

1. What are visitors recommended to do in Oaxaca?

A．Walk on a beach.	B．Enjoy local cuisine.
C．Visit a student town.	D．Join a cultural festival.

2. What does Puebla feature?

A．Architecture.

B．Reserves.

C．Silver mining.

D．Foods and drinks.

3. Which place’s name is related to a hero?

A．Oaxaca.

B．Guanajuato.

C．Puebla.

D．Morelia.

6 . Living in a dorm is definitely one of the best parts of the college experience. You finally get your own space that you can decorate however you want. However, it can be pretty hard to decide how you want to decorate your dorm room so that it’s the perfect, comfortable, personalized space. It’s important that your dorm feels like your home. The following are some ideas for the coolest room on campus.

Try decorative plants

With all of your classes, you probably won’t have time to keep real plants alive, but thankfully you can get some realistic-looking greens online to bring some grown-up vibes into the space.

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Add fun lights
You can go with the TikTok famous LED strip lights, or go with something a little softer, like a sunset lamp.

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Try temporary wallpaper

This is probably the easiest way to decorate your dorm room. Just pick a cute pattern or color, and then at the end of the year, peel it off and leave a clean slate for the next student.

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1. Why does the author recommend realistic-looking greens?

A．You can decorate your dorm however you want.

B．It is pretty hard to choose a really personalized plant.

C．Realistic-looking greens are more beautiful than real plants.

D．Students may not have enough time to look after the real plants.

2. What is an advantage of trying temporary wallpaper?

A．It is the cutest.	B．It is the simplest.
C．It is the loveliest.	D．It is the cleanest.

3. How much do you pay if you buy the Rose Flower Garland and the Sunset Lamp?

A．$30.

B．$27.2.

C．$22.8.

D．$20.

7 . Jack met Hugh and his three young sons while visiting a park. Jack _________ that the family, especially the kids, were struggling in the _________ heat of summer. He knew he had to _________ because temperatures continued to trend upwards. Staying outside for long could be dangerous.

Jack _________ them and asked what was the matter. He found out that the family had been _________for seven months and were living in the van (厢式送货车). Hugh, three kids’ father, had no _________ or social security and spent the day begging on the streets. His three young sons had never been to the _________ and just played outside the van in the heat because Hugh couldn’t pay for the tuition fee.

The kindness of Jack _________ all that. Jack and his friend immediately set up a GoFundMe campaign to _________ the family. Their __________ have generated around 4,500 donations amounting to their $25,000 target. The money raised would be __________ used to give Hugh and his family most basic and urgent needs, including __________ an apartment, buying food, clothing and other __________ for the whole family.

Hugh was extremely __________. He said, “I will tell my __________ that it comes back to them if they do good. I’ll tell them to think good and try to do good.”

1.

A．demanded

B．guessed

C．observed

D．hoped

2.

A．bearable

B．extreme

C．usual

D．warm

3.

A．get up

B．set to

C．come out

D．step in

4.

A．approached

B．reminded

C．convinced

D．impressed

5.

A．careless

B．selfless

C．homeless

D．hopeless

6.

A．family

B．money

C．identity

D．education

7.

A．hotel

B．hospital

C．cottage

D．school

8.

A．changed

B．explored

C．organized

D．revised

9.

A．move

B．accuse

C．assist

D．know

10.

A．contents

B．debates

C．conditions

D．efforts

11.

A．completely

B．temporarily

C．falsely

D．slightly

12.

A．decorating

B．finding

C．designing

D．building

13.

A．powers

B．applications

C．challenges

D．supplies

14.

A．kind

B．unique

C．grateful

D．capable

15.

A．kids

B．friends

C．companions

D．fans

8 . 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。

Back to first grade

“Criss Cross Applesauce!” The teacher’s voice bounced off the walls of the first-grade room. Immediately the six-year-olds ran to the reading rug (毯子)and took their seats with their legs crossed. I looked at the students and gave them a thumbs-up.

Just six weeks ago. I had been the envy of my classmates. For my mentoring (导师) project. I had been assigned to first grade. Everyone figured that working with little kids would be less challenging than working with the older elementary students.

“You’re so lucky, Chloe,” said my best friend Maneya. “I have to work with fourth graders. Ugh!”

“I know! It'll be like having a couple of hours off from school each week!” I said.

But I soon learned that helping teach first grade was no vacation at all. I was assigned four students: Sara, Allie, Fernando and Cameron. Sara cried every morning. Allie continually wiped her hands on the back of my shirt. Fernando refused to speak. Cameron didn't want to participate in anything.

“I think first grade has changed a lot from when we were first graders,” I told Maneya. Maneya smiled at me, and secretly I thought she was thanking her lucky stars that she was working with fourth graders. Her students completed their exercises without complaining. It sounded like a great classroom to spend time in.

Twice a week, I worked with my group. Most days I returned to my own campus really tired. Once, my teacher asked me why I was wearing a paper crown. I had completely forgotten that I had been filling in for Cameron. who had decided he no longer wanted to be the king in the group’s rehearsal (排练) of their performance “King for a Day”.

Maneya comforted me as I told story after story about first grade. But as the weeks went on, I began to notice I wasn’t the one who was complaining anymore. I had figured out how things worked in the first grade, and Maneya was the one who started to complain. Her experiences with fourth graders began to dull in comparison with my adventures with the six year olds.

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。
Now the mentoring project was about to finish, and overall, things had changed for the better.
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Finally, the performance day came.
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9 . After a busy morning, lunch can feel like just the pick-me-up you need-but sometimes the meal that you thought would energize you is the very thing that makes you want to nap at your desk.

Feeling tired after lunch, or post-meals in general, is known as postprandial somnolence—or, colloquially, the food coma.

Part of this phenomenon is due to basic physiology (生理学): When humans eat, most of our blood goes to the digestive organs to process the food, said Sandra Arévalo, director of community health and wellness at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in New York state.

The tendency to get tired after eating isn’t inherently suggestive of something amiss (出错的). But there can be additional factors that worsen this natural response, making getting through the rest of the workday or any activities feel like a slog. Here’s what to watch out for and how to make adjustments.

When it comes to why you feel overly tired after eating, a common cause is consuming meals that are heavy in terms of quantity or quality. Not eating breakfast can lead to overindulging later in the day if excessive (过度的) hunger makes controlling your appetite difficult, Arévalo said.

Sometimes, however, the makeup of certain foods can contribute to tiredness. Fats are the hardest nutrient to digest because their molecules are much larger than those of protein or carbs, said Julie Stefanski, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If you had a meal high in fat—such as fried foods or pizza—that could make you feel tired. Meals high in added sugar or refined or highly processed carbohydrates can have the same effect.

The fiber in so-called whole foods like corns slows the absorption of sugar into the body, which means they don’t cause blood sugar or insulin spikes and instead give you more stable, lasting energy, said Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic.

“A five-minute walk or something helps to improve circulation and alertness (机敏), as well,” Arévalo said.

1. What can we know from the third paragraph?

A．Blood is bad for the digestive organs.

B．Blood has varieties of tasks to carry out.

C．Eating habits have a great effect on health.

D．Eating too much can burden the digestive organs.

2. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “overindulging”?

A．over-consuming

B．overweight

C．felling sleepy

D．lacking energy

3. What is suggested by Kristin Kirkpatrick?

A．Sugar cake.

B．Pizza.

C．Fried egg.

D．Corn.

4. Why does the author write the passage?

A．To present a new study.	B．To clarify a concept.
C．To provide some guidance.	D．To show a social phenomenon.

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。

A new chain of coffee shops has sprung up in the city of Wuxi, East China’s Jiangsu province, themed on the ancient Huishan clay figurine (泥人) culture—with a few modern adaptations. The Nanimomo Cafe chain has expanded     1     (rapid) since May last year and now has 11     2     (branch) in operation. The coffee shops display     3     range of figurines and related creative cultural products. In addition     4     drinking coffee, visitors can choose whether     5     (have) a go at making clay sculptures on site.

Huishan clay figurines are made from the black clay found at the foot of Huishan Mountain in Wuxi. They are said to have a     6     (record) history of more than 400 years. And they     7     (list) among the first batch (批) of China’s national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006. In Wuxi dialect, Huishan clay figurines are pronounced nanimomo. The two most famous     8     (tradition) figurines are A Fu and A Xi, meaning “good fortune” and “joy”, and the factory has designed and produced several new figurines, such as Nani and Momo,    9     are more modern and attractive to young consumers. There are also several cute and colorful characters,    10     (carry) different types of food for which Wuxi is famous: spare ribs (排骨), peaches and steamed buns.