1 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

Macquarie Island was a beautiful place where its native    1     (inhabit), including royal penguins, king penguins, and elephant seals, existed in harmony     2    their natural habitat for thousands of years. However, in 1810, humans arrived on the island with rats and mice. These small animals quickly took over the island，    3     (eat) the birds’ eggs and attacking baby birds. Cats were brought to control the rats and mice, but they also enjoyed eating birds. Meanwhile, the     4     (explode) rabbit population provided food for the cats,     5     ( mean) that the number of cats also increased rapidly.

2 . I have one of those names that are hard to pronounce, so I never liked the first day of school. When teachers read through the attendance, I always knew when they came to my name: There would be hesitation, then a slow syllabic (音节的) pronunciation of my name. Before they would even finish, I would put up my hand and say, “That’s me. Just call me Sanj.”

Sanj is short for Sanjukta. It’s an Indian name derived from Sanskrit and it means “united”. Words are powerful and so are names. I like my name. It means more than diversity; it means connection.

When strangers see my name, I can tell that they are trying to figure out where I am from. Some ask me what type of name it is and I know that what they really want to ask is “Where are you from?”

Growing up, I answered that I am Canadian. I didn’t want to stand out as the Indian kid. I used to think it was impolite to ask someone where they are from — it may make someone feel like an outsider. But over time, I understand most people are just curious and want to make a connection. Now when someone asks me where I am from, I also ask them where they are from. The conversation gets interesting when this happens.

Recently, I was at a dinner where most of the guests had never met each other. At first, people asked about where others worked and lived. Then people asked about kids and dogs. People started feeling a lot more comfortable with each other, so I asked everyone where they are from. This is when the conversation really got lively. People started guessing each other’s nationalities like the ultimate party game. A woman from Jamaica told us she was going back for a wedding soon and was having trouble finding a green dress. A couple of Indian women at the table convinced her to check out an Indian clothing store and showed her a traditional Indian outfit that would look great on her. All of a sudden, all the talk about where we came from united us.

United. That is what my name means. When I introduce myself to people, I say, “My name is Sanj. It’s short for Sanjukta.” Then I tell them that is Indian and what it means. And just like that, the meaning of my name makes people united.

1. Why would the author say her name first before teachers did?

A．They were not able to say her name correctly.

B．There are many ways to pronounce her name.

C．Her name was beyond their comprehension.

D．It would make her feel like greatly honored.

2. What does the author think of her name?

A．It’s much too complicated to explain.

B．It brings her connection with people.

C．It is likely to make her feel embarrassed.

D．It represents her nationality and personality.

3. How does the author react now when strangers ask her where she is from?

A．She starts to share.	B．She feels offended.
C．She refuses to answer it.	D．She regards it as politeness.

4. What message does the author want to convey in the text?

A．There are strategies to reach out to strangers.

B．We should accept ourselves for who we are.

C．Differences can help us bond with others.

D．We should appreciate cultural differences.

5. What could be the best title for the passage?

A．Promoting our relationship.	B．Embracing your origins.
C．Identifying backgrounds.	D．Discovering connections.

3 . 假定你是学生李华，4月22日世界地球日（Earth Day），你校举办了以“Save our earth ”为主题的环保活动。请你依据所给提示内容，用英语给笔友Jim写信，介绍该活动。内容包括：
1．活动情况；
2．你的感受和建议。
参考词汇：environment，protect，important，organise
注意： 1.词数80左右；

2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

4 . 阅读下面文章,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

I thought I knew a lot about Hamlet. And it was changed until     1     Peking Opera came to town.     2    (start) with an orchestra playing traditional Chinese instruments, I thought     3    I heard was a violin, but later I learnt that it was an instrument     4    (call) jinghu. Then I saw the main     5     (character) come on stage. The costumes and masks were     6    (amaze). The music, exaggerated movements and mime helped get the meanings     7     to the audience.       8    (use) such techniques, the opera had transformed a small stage into the whole universe. The performance was so       9    (wonder) that everyone clapped     10    (they) hands. So if you want to see a show with explosive effect, The Revenge of Prince Zidan ticks all the right boxes!

5 . The computer plays an important part in our everyday life. It is one of the great _________ in the world in the _________ century. It works for us not only at home, in the offices, in big shops, _________ at schools. Today it is used _________ many ways. It really _________ the world large wealth (财富) and happiness.

The first computer in the world was _________ Enid. It was built in America in 1946. It was _________ and heavy. _________ it was born, it has been developing very fast. Until now it has gone _________ four periods (时期，阶段)and changed a lot. There’re many kinds of computers. Computers are getting smaller and smaller and computing faster and faster. It becomes more and more __________.

The computer can do most of the things __________ the people. It can help us to __________ about the real world more quickly, to learn __________ we want to learn and to think __________ ourselves. __________ a student in the twenty-first century, you must work hard at it.

1.

A．inventions

B．discoveries

C．toys

D．inventors

2.

A．twenty-first

B．twenties

C．twelfth

D．twentieth

3.

A．also

B．but also

C．too

D．either

4.

A．in

B．to

C．by

D．over

5.

A．takes

B．helps

C．gets

D．brings

6.

A．found

B．invented

C．called

D．bought

7.

A．easy

B．small

C．large

D．light

8.

A．For

B．Until

C．When

D．Since

9.

A．back

B．across

C．through

D．against

10.

A．serious

B．harmful

C．dangerous

D．helpful

11.

A．for

B．to

C．at

D．with

12.

A．set

B．tell

C．know

D．talk

13.

A．what

B．that

C．which

D．who

14.

A．of

B．about

C．out

D．for

15.

A．For

B．Be

C．As

D．To

6 . The football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity.     1    . You don’t need expensive equipment; even the ball doesn’t have to cost much money. All over the world you can see kids playing to their heart’s content     2    ; just like Pele did when he was a boy.

Another factor behind football’s global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field.     3    . You don’t have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional players-    4    can be amazing to see-or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.

What’s more,     5    . It break down walls and brings people together on and off the field.

A．with a ball made of plastic bags

B．It is also a game that is cheap to play

C．When was the first football match held

D．It is fun enough to attract millions of people

E．how they use their bodies to pass, score and defend

F．Why does football play such an important part in the world

G．football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate

7 . I first visited Western Australia for work in 2013. I fell in love with northern WA and have been back six times. Some of my favourite photographs were taken there. I have made over 140 work trips, but my best work trip ever was to Broome in the Kimberley region.

It is extremely beautiful and you can experience the indigenous Australia there more than anywhere else. The Kimberley region, in particular, is unique and untouched. As a photographer, I love the bright light and amazing colours: red rocks, green plants, blue-green waters and blue skies.

To work full time in travel, you have to love nature. I try to take every opportunity to get outside and admire the natural world. I love to photograph the rising sun, so I force myself into the natural world by waking early each day. I also enjoy photographing animals, such as dolphins and kangaroos.

I use my photography to make an impact on people, especially when it comes to environmental issues. Today I’ve been photographing a crocodile swimming close to your boat, the Kimberley Quest, all day. When I post the picture online, I will make a comment about how bad it is to feed wild crocodiles. This crocodile is used to passengers throwing food from boats and now she is becoming familiar with humans. Over time, this could make her a danger to people living in the area. If I can do something to make others aware of the problem, then that’s part of the solution.

1. When did the author visit Western Australia first?

A．In 2000.

B．In 2003.

C．In 2013.

D．In 2021.

2. The second paragraph tells ________.

A．the colourful waters	B．the reasons why the author love it
C．the photographer and colours	D．the experience in Australia

3. The author loves photographing ________.

A．the sunset

B．rocks

C．people

D．animals

4. The Kimberley Quest in the last paragraph refers to ________.

A．the crocodile

B．the boat

C．the photo

D．the author

8 . One of the most important meals of the day is breakfast. People should always eat a good breakfast to keep well. Eating the right food is necessary for good health. You should eat different kinds of food in order to keep a good health.

A good breakfast should include eggs, bread, milk, and so on. By eating breakfast every morning, you may feel lively in the morning’s work. Stepping out into the morning air after a good breakfast will make you feel wonderful.

Without breakfast, children may not grow as fast as they should and may not study and play as well in school in the morning as they could. They may have more sickness, and when they are sick, it may take them longer time to get well than children with good health habits.

Food provides energy for the body. Without food the body operation will slow down. So you must eat breakfast to keep well and do your best each morning.

1. A good breakfast should include the following except ________.

A．eggs

B．medicine

C．bread

D．milk

2. You will feel ________ after a good breakfast.

A．wonderful

B．excited

C．popular

D．hungry

3. What is the result of not eating breakfast?

A．It can help keep good health.	B．It has nothing to do with health.
C．It only benefits health.	D．It can make children grow slow.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Are All Vegetarian Diets Healthy?	B．A Balanced Diet Is Good for Your Health
C．Breakfast Is Important	D．Children are supposed to eat more

9 . 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。

After buying his family’s first home, Josh Ferrin of Utah     1     (stop) by the house the day before moving in. When he got to the attic (阁楼), he found eight metal boxes, all of     2     were filled with rolls of cash.

Ferrin     3     (immediate) called his wife, and then began counting the money, finding it was $45,000 in total. Ferrin remembered that the home’s previous     4     (own), Arnold Bangerter, had died not long ago and left the house to his children. So he decided to call and tell them about     5     had been found. Arnold’s son confirmed his father had a habit of     6     (hide) money away. He once found a small bundle (捆) under a dresser drawer. Ferrin returned the money, saying, “I’m     7     father, and I worry about my kids’ future. I can see him saving that money for a     8     (rain) day.

It would have been wrong of me     9     (take) away the money he had saved for     10     (year). I felt like I got to write a chapter (篇章) in his life, a chapter he wasn’t able to finish.”

10 . One 18-month-old welcomes her big brothers home from school in the most beautiful way possible.

Having spent most of her ________ in the COVID-19 pandemic, Emelia “Emmy” Muddamalle has grown used to always having her three ________ brothers- Liam, 10; Levi, 8; and Lucas, 6—around.

With the school year in Charlotte, North Carolina, now in full ________ her brothers are back in school for in-person learning, ________ Emmy at home with their parents.

“She never ________ her brothers gone,” said Emmy’s mother, Brittany Muddamalle.

“This is the ________ time. She’ll wake up from her nap (小睡) like, Where in the world are my brothers?’ and ________ them all day.”

In a video recently posted online, Brittany ________ her kids’ lovely reunion (团聚) one day after school. The video has since gone viral (走红), and has had over 4 million ________ and 75,000 comments.

The video shows Liam, Levi and Lucas on one side of a road and Emmy on the other as both run to ________ in the middle while ________ each other’s names. At the end, the boys ________ their schoolbags and give Emmy a group hug (拥抱).

“It’s such a ________ family moment,” Brittany said. “They just dote on (宠爱) her. They just do everything with her all day long, so when they were ________, she was like “What am I supposed to do?”

“One of the things in Indian culture is that________ is everything,” Brittany explained. “I’ve worked really hard at teaching our kids that kind of love.

1.

A．energy

B．life

C．nights

D．vacations

2.

A．new

B．younger

C．adult

D．older

3.

A．view

B．play

C．length

D．color

4.

A．visiting

B．finding

C．leaving

D．teaching

5.

A．agreed

B．wished

C．needed

D．experienced

6.

A．first

B．right

C．final

D．wrong

7.

A．learn from

B．stay with

C．look for

D．listen to

8.

A．planned

B．recorded

C．announced

D．celebrated

9.

A．likes

B．copies

C．questions

D．suggestions

10.

A．meet

B．hide

C．win

D．score

11.

A．writing down

B．handing in

C．calling out

D．searching for

12.

A．wash

B．pack

C．open

D．drop

13.

A．busy

B．quiet

C．sweet

D．private

14.

A．born

B．gone

C．lost

D．finished

15.

A．time

B．power

C．money

D．family