1 . Thrift stores are a refuge (避难所) for countless items from landing in garbage piles. Value Village, for example, saves more than 650 million pounds of clothing from landfills each year, making it one of the largest recyclers of used garments in the world. Their stores give a second life to 1.8 million pounds of clothes every day, which is equal to 600 mid-sized cars. Almost 100 percent of clothing and textiles are recyclable, yet 85 percent of it ends up in landfills. It’s estimated that the average person throws away 70 pounds of clothing a year.

Lindsay Coulter is the so-called “Queen of Green” with the David Suzuki Foundation, educating people on how to live a greener life by making changes around the house. She says that donating and shopping at thrift stores is an excellent way to exercise all three of the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. She says, “Whether it’s a purse or a pair of shoes, it’s really worth considering going to thrift stores as another point of contact to help reduce your consumption.”

Coulter points out that since landfills are air-tight, textiles take longer to break down. “I’d imagine things like an old towel, a rag or an old T-shirt will last a really long time,” she says. The beauty of thrift shopping is that the supply is never-ending, so if you don’t find what you’re looking for one day, it’s likely to show up in no time.

One person who knows this quite well is Jodi Jacyk, costume specialist in the theatre and film department at the University of British Columbia. She says the majority of items for the university’s productions are purchased second-hand. Because of her shrinking budget, items like clothing and shoes are thrifted from Value Village. “We are constantly thrifting and we re-use costumes for many years. Thrift shopping is a much easier, cheaper way to do things.” she says.

The next time you need to lighten your closet, take the opportunity to go thrift shopping to lighten both your carbon footprint and your financial burden at the same time.

1. What is a “thrift store” according to the text?

A．It donates used items.	B．It deals with daily garbage.
C．It exchanges new clothes.	D．It sells second-hand items.

2. Why did Lindsay Coulter advise shopping at thrift stores?

A．To make a change of lifestyle.	B．To be friendly to environment.
C．To reduce the cost of the family.	D．To collect money for the Foundation.

3. What do we know about Jodi Jacyk?

A．She’s known as “Queen of Green”.	B．She doesn’t plan her expenses carefully.
C．She practices thrift shopping.	D．She complains about her shrinking budget.

4. What is a suitable title for the text?

A．Go Green Your Household Items

B．Give a Second Life to Our Clothing

C．Donation Is the Virtue We Should Treasure

D．Three Rs to Lighten Your Financial Burden

2 . My husband and I were enjoying wandering through the stores in a shopping center. We went into a shop that sold ______ items in hopes of finding a few last-minute ______ gifts. The pleasant smell of handmade soaps teased our noses as we walked through the door.

As I walked through the store, I ______ a wooden plaque (牌匾) hanging on a wall. I turned to ______ and nodded my head “yes” at the ______ on the plaque. Moving on, I enjoyed looking at other items some salesmen dressed in Santa Clauses in the store carried. ______, I found myself being ______ back to the plaque.

Standing in front of the plaque, I felt like a child who, when ______ through the sandpit (沙坑), finds some ______ treasure: a shining coin or a lost toy. Here among the other handmade items, I found a very ______, yet heart-touching treasure hidden in a message. A message I needed.

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to ______ in the rain.”

How often in our daily lives have we put conditions on our ______? When we get the house ______ off, then we can be happy. When things ______ with the kids, then we’ll be able to do more together. There is so little joy for the here and now in the uncertainties of the whens and thens.

Looking at the plaque, I found ______ unknowingly live the plaque’s message. I slipped off my ______ in a light rain and began walking ______ through the water. Maybe my neighbors thought that I had lost my last wisdom, but I don’t ______. For in that moment, I was alive. I wasn’t ______ about bills, the future or any other day-to-day cares.

The plaque now hangs in my living room. I walk past many times each day and ______ pause to ask myself: “So, am I dancing in the rain?”

I think I am. I know I try to. One step at a time, I am learning to dance in the rain.

1.

A．healthcare

B．clothing

C．cooking

D．handmade

2.

A．Christmas

B．birthday

C．wedding

D．housewarming

3.

A．chose

B．noticed

C．appreciated

D．recognized

4.

A．bargain over it

B．pay for it

C．take a second look

D．take a break

5.

A．painting

B．price

C．handwriting

D．message

6.

A．However

B．Therefore

C．Besides

D．Thus

7.

A．persuaded

B．required

C．drawn

D．driven

8.

A．passing

B．digging

C．breaking

D．jumping

9.

A．unpacked

B．unexpected

C．unusual

D．unbelievable

10.

A．simple

B．secret

C．ancient

D．shocking

11.

A．wander

B．walk

C．dance

D．relax

12.

A．happiness

B．honor

C．pride

D．success

13.

A．turned

B．put

C．taken

D．paid

14.

A．show up

B．settle down

C．fade away

D．step forward

15.

A．myself

B．my neighbors

C．the customers

D．the salesmen

16.

A．gloves

B．clothes

C．raincoat

D．shoes

17.

A．barefoot

B．barehanded

C．bareheaded

D．barebacked

18.

A．agree

B．complain

C．care

D．understand

19.

A．confident

B．sorry

C．regretful

D．worried

20.

A．occasionally

B．frequently

C．by chance

D．from time to time

3 . 假定你是攀枝花市某中学高三学生李华。你的英国笔友John最近在中国环球电视网(CGTN)英语频道看到一个有关中国成语的节目片段，, 他对此非常感兴趣，发来邮件请你介绍汉语中的成语知识。请你用英语给他回信，要点如下：
1. 介绍一则汉语成语及其内容；
2. 该成语的寓意；
3. 掌握成语对于学好汉语的意义；
4. 请他介绍一些英语成语。
注意:
1. 词数100词左右;
2. 可适当增加细节, 使行文连贯。
Dear John,

It’s great to hear from you. I feel proud to know that you start to be interested in Chinese idioms.

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Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Li Hua

4 . 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。

August anxiety: why we get anxious at the end of summer

As summer gives way to autumn, many of us long for warmth and sunlight. It is common for some of us     1     (feel) upset when the days get shorter. People call this phenomenon autumn sadness.     2     autumn sadness is a common seasonal feeling we have as sunlight comes in shorter supply, for some people, it takes on a more serious form     3     (know) as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.

SAD, a form of depression,     4     (general) starts in late autumn or early winter and goes away in spring and summer. People who have SAD typically oversleep, overeat, and lose interest in activities they once     5     (enjoy). In general, almost all people suffering from SAD feel sad, helpless, and even desperate.

Addressing SAD often requires medical help. Light therapy is a common and effective treatment. Patients     6     (advise) to expose themselves to sunlight or man-made light that imitates natural sunlight. Light therapy can help regulate patients’ hormones and get their     7     (life) back on track.

Moreover, living a healthier life, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule, taking part in regular physical activities, and having     8     balanced diet, can help manage SAD. It is worth     9     (notice)that, according to the National Institute of Mental Health of the US, in most cases, SAD begins in young adulthood. So, while embracing knowledge in books and classes, don’t forget to embrace the sunlight outdoors and obtain energy     10     nature!

5 . How hardships make you stronger

Past hardships can help you carry on in the face of current stress. People who experienced a medium level of hardship reported better mental health and higher life satisfaction over time compared to both those who reported a high history of hardship and those with no history of hardship.     1    

They can bring growth after sufferings. We may find it difficult to believe the suffering experiences will eventually lead to some type of growth.     2     . Post-traumatic (创伤后的) growth is the experience of positive change after going through a significantly stressful event. Researchers have discovered two common themes that people tend to report after experiencing a stressful event: spiritual growth and improved personal strength.

They build self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is the belief or the confidence in your ability to overcome difficulties and succeed.     3     . First, pick an area of confidence or a skill you want to develop. The best way to improve that skill is to learn by doing. If you want to improve your public speaking skills and ability, then you need to practice speaking in public.     4     Back to the public speaking example, you could watch video clips of great speakers on YouTube and take notes on how they tell stories or use humor. Lastly, you can improve by being coached by a credible and respected source. Meanwhile, you could turn to the people for help who can give you feedback as you work toward your goals.

They help you transform stress into a challenge. How you think about stress matters enormously in terms of how you process it.     5     , while others are able to see it as a challenge. With a challenge response, you get additional energy. In fact, people who are able to think about stress more like a challenge and less like a threat report less depression and anxiety, higher levels of energy, work performance and life satisfaction.

A．Some people view stress as a threat

B．It’s developed in three specific ways

C．The next best way to improve is to learn by observing others

D．The fact is that we can get the ability to become stronger after a difficult situation

E．That is because past struggles can help you become stronger in the following ways

F．Your world feels out of control right now and your stress levels are at an all-time high you face

G．The past struggles against hardships, even small ones, can help you step out of the trouble

6 . Some of us are better at helping others than we are at looking after ourselves. Maybe you are like this. Maybe you know someone who is. These are people who-are easy to have Super-Helper Syndrome (综合征) where you feel it is a must to help others but don’t look after your own needs.     1    , so that you can take action before you reach a state of breakdown.

    2    . Many helpers are keen on helping others despite extreme tiredness and take this for granted. Are you tired all the time? Do you have no time for yourself? Do you suffer muscle tension or headache? Do you feel weight down?

It may bring hate. It’s easy to say you don’t want anything in return, but the reality is that it’s hard going indefinitely if you get little reward. At least you deserve thanks and recognition.     3    .

It may bring exploitation(剥削). If you never express any needs, then it’s easy and convenient for other people to act as if you don’t have any.     4    . If you give the impression that you want nothing in return, you get nothing in return. That’s why it’s important to take a hard look at whether some of the people you are helping are exploiting you.

It may bring self-criticism.     5    . Do you criticize yourself for not helping enough? Do you criticize yourself for experiencing the other three negative impacts of the Super-Helper Syndrome: for feeling tired, hateful, or exploited?

A．It may bring burnout

B．It’s vital to spot the signs early

C．It may result in serious diseases

D．Helpers’ guilt typically operates on two levels

E．You will feel angry about others if you receive none

F．And it’s also convenient for other people to take advantage of your help

G．It’s important to take care of your own mental health as well as helping others

7 . 假定你是攀枝花中学高三学生李华。上周你参加了学校举办的主题为“Stories of China Told in English”的英语演讲比赛。请你在兴奋之余，根据以下要点写封邮件给你的英国笔友John，介绍本次活动的情况：
1.演讲比赛基本情况（主题，时间，地点等）；
2.你的参赛情况；
3.你的收获。
注意：1.词数100词左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
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8 . 在2023年“世界读书日(World Book Day)”到来之前，你校的学生会分别对高一、高二和高三学生的课外阅读情况进行了调查。请结合如下调查结果，给学校英文报投稿。内容包括:
1. 各年级学生课外阅读状况描述；
2. 分析原因(未认识到阅读的重要性，作业多等等)；
3. 你的建议。

注意:
1. 词数100词左右；
2, 文章标题及开头已给出, 不计入总词数。

It’s time to treat after-class reading seriously!

Before the World Book Day, the Students’ Union did a survey about the time which student spent on after-class reading per week.

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9 . Do you find yourself pulling away from others, especially if you’ve experienced a deep disappointment? Maybe the most ______ thing most of us can do is to be with people when we don’t feel like being around anybody.

A man who lost his wife to cancer found himself wanting to be ______ . He dropped out of his community and ______ all of the activities he and his wife were used to for year. He ______ socializing at work and returned ______ home to an empty house after work. He turned down ______ from friends and co-workers.

His friends became ______ . One came by to visit and invite him over for supper the next evening. The two old friends sat in comfortable chairs by a ______ . The visitor extended the dinner invitation and ______ him to come, “You may need to ______ others to share your pain.”

The man responded that he felt better ______ staying with other people. “And ______ ,” he said, “it’s just too difficult to get out anymore.”

They sat in ______ for a while, watching the wood burn in the fireplace. Then the visitor did a(n) ______ thing. He took tongs (火钳) by the fireplace, reached into the fire, pulled out a ______ coal and laid down by itself on the earth. “That’s you,” he said.

The man sat in silence, ______ the red-hot ember. Neither man looked ______ as the once hot coal gradually transformed into a black lump. After some moments, the man said, “I get the ______ , my friend. I’ll be over tomorrow evening.”

We cannot ______ in any healthy way by ourselves. The leaf needs the branch. The branch needs the trunk. The trunk needs the roots. And the roots need the rest of the tree. We are ______ . And in that connection life and vitality (活力) are found.

1.

A．exciting

B．common

C．difficult

D．obvious

2.

A．independent

B．cheerful

C．sociable

D．alone

3.

A．enjoyed

B．refused

C．looked back to

D．took part in

4.

A．quit

B．reduced

C．kept

D．became fond of

5.

A．hurriedly

B．hopefully

C．straight

D．eagerly

6.

A．greetings

B．visits

C．kindness

D．invitations

7.

A．annoyed

B．alarmed

C．disappointed

D．curious

8.

A．warm fireplace

B．beautiful garden

C．bright window

D．TV set

9.

A．inspired

B．told

C．encouraged

D．required

10.

A．inform

B．expect

C．leave

D．allow

11.

A．while

B．without

C．regardless of

D．because of

12.

A．besides

B．otherwise

C．generally

D．therefore

13.

A．turn

B．silence

C．tears

D．talks

14.

A．frightening

B．heartwarming

C．unusual

D．interesting

15.

A．black

B．burnt

C．dark

D．flaming

16.

A．watching

B．holding

C．admiring

D．ignoring

17.

A．down

B．away

C．ahead

D．around

18.

A．point

B．invitation

C．news

D．notice

19.

A．think

B．understand

C．escape

D．survive

20.

A．welcomed

B．concerned

C．connected

D．affected

10 . If you’re looking for happy summer memories that will last a lifetime, Camp Chippenstock is for you! We provide fun activities for young people aged 12 through 17. Our campers choose from a wide variety of interesting activities led by an enthusiastic instructor, some of whom were once Chinppenstock campers themselves. Being a day camp, Camp Chippenstock is more affordable than many other camps. Read on to find out how you can participate.

Camp Chippenstock is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Each year we get letters from satisfied campers like this one from Tommy Molina:

“Camp Chippenstock is a great place to be in summer. It’s everything you’d expect a camp to be and then some. I had a great summer, met a lot of cool people and learned to paddle a canoe (独木舟). I am definitely coming back next summer.”

ACTIVITIES OFFERED

●Swimming: Visualize yourself swimming or diving into a clear pool. Whether you are a beginner or already swim like a fish, we’ll find a class for you.

●Canoeing: Glide across the lake or paddle up a stream. You can also take part in all-day canoe trips or weekly competitions.

●Photography: Learn how to get the pictures you want and how to develop them. Taking good pictures isn’t as simple as it seems even in this magnificent setting. Bring your own camera or use one of ours.

●Chinppenstock Times: Everyone is encouraged to get involved by becoming a reporter or photographer for our weekly newspaper.

We start each day at 9:00 A. M. and end at 5.30 P. M., Monday through Friday. Camp begins on June 22 and runs through July 24. Transportation can be arranged for those who live in the Allentown area. To receive an application, call 1-888-293-3151 or write to:

Camp Chippenstock

P. O. Box 292

Allentown, NY 10020

1. Tommy Molina’s letter is used here to      .

A．prove the camp is amazing	B．tell the way to meet cool people
C．introduce the great camping place	D．show everybody is eager to come back

2. The information in ACTIVITIES OFFERED shows us that__________.

A．campers can get close to nature by joining in canoeing

B．owning a camera is a must to learn how to take pictures

C．weekly competitions will be held by Chippenstock Times.

D．classes are available for campers of different swimming levels

3. From the text we learn that_________.

A．Camp Chippenstock is intended for all teenagers

B．all the instructors used to be Chippenstock campers

C．we can take part in the camp throughout the summer.

D．Camp Chippenstock costs less than many other camps