1 . 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。

Many highly successful figures had     1    (previous) faced great challenges before they make achievements. Take for example J.K Rowling and J.D. Salinger, both of     2     received rejections from several publishers. Despite these failures, they refused to give up. Instead, they still concentrated     3    their works and do    4    they can to realize their dreams. Eventually, their books, Harry Porter and The Catcher in the Rye,     5     (regard) as global successes. Another example is Helen Keller, who was an American writer, lecturer and social activist. Aged 19 months old, she lost her hearing and sight. But with the help of her teacher, she overcame her disabilities and went on     6    (earn) a bachelor degree.

Through their lives, a conclusion can be drawn: Although talent, hard work and luck all play     7     important part in their success,     8    (persevere) is the key.     9    (inspire) by their stories, we may get some hints. Don’t complain about the setbacks    10    (harm) you, just keep walking and you will eventually make your dream come true.

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

A．The development of electric cars in California.

B．The new rules announced in California.

C．The temperature rise in California.

2. When should all sales of cars in California be electric?

A．By 2026.

B．By 2030.

C．By 2035.

3. What does California have the biggest number of in America?

A．People.

B．Beaches.

C．Forests.

4. What may inspire California to fight climate change according to the speaker?

A．The policies made by other states.

B．The natural beauty in California.

C．The obvious rise in global temperatures.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the man feel at first?

A．Excited.

B．Doubtful.

C．Upset.

2. What does the woman offer to do?

A．Help the man apply for a course.

B．Fix the technical problem.

C．Put off the deadline.

3. Which course does the man want to sign up for most?

A．Creative writing.

B．Fiction writing.

C．Business writing.

4. What does the man need to bring to the first class?

A．His ID Card.

B．Course materials.

C．A notebook.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the woman get the dress?

A．From a second-hand shop.

B．From a shopping mall.

C．From a factory.

2. What’s the main reason for the woman to buy the dress?

A．It has good quality.

B．It is not expensive.

C．It is good for the environment.

5 . What made the woman start learning Kung Fu?

A．Its beauty attracted her.

B．Her coach advised her to try it.

C．She wanted to do some physical exercise.

6 . Which book did the man enjoy reading?

A．The Great Gatsby.

B．Wuthering Heights.

C．Vanity Fair.

7 . What is the date on the letter?

A．The 2nd.

B．The 8th.

C．The 10th.

8 . Officials of Detroit, Michigan, have equipped apiece of road with new technology designed to charge electric vehicles (EVs) on the path. The roadway is meant to serve as a demonstration project for the technology, which could be expanded to larger road systems.

The system uses a series of copper wires placed underneath the road. These wires have the ability to send electricity through a magnetic field to charge an EV’s battery. Charging can happen while the car is driving or sitting above the equipment. Elect re on says the electric road system is safe for people and animals walking over it and does not harm drivers.

The technology was created by Electreon, a developer of wireless charging solutions for EVs. Stefan Tongur, Electreon’s vice president of business development, told The Associated Press EVs require special equipment to receive the wireless signal. “The technology is smart,” Tongur said, and “knows who you are...”

The electrified road stretches about one half-kilometer. It will be used to test and improve the technology in preparation for wider releases. Tongur said the project aims to “demonstrate how wireless charging unlocks widespread EV adoption, addressing limited range, grid (电网) limitations, and battery size and costs.” He looks forward to a future in which, in his words, “EVs are the norm, not the exception.”

Michigan’s Department of Transportation (DOT) signed a five-year agreement with Electreon to develop the roadway charging system. Offcial shave said they plan to build another electrified stretch of road in another part of the city. Michigan transportation officials say the wireless-charging roadway project has helped position the state and city of Detroit as national leaders in EV technology. “In Michigan, we want to stay ahead of the curve,” Michigan DOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich told the AP.

1. What is the new technology intended to do?

A．Provide power for EVs.	B．Demonstrate a project.
C．Expand road systems.	D．Improve EVs’ batteries.

2. What can we learn about the electric road system?

A．People and animals may get an electric shock near it.

B．EVs are charged through contact with its copper wires.

C．It charges EVs only if they stay still on the equipment.

D．A special device is needed to pick up its wireless signals.

3. Which of the following can best replace the underlined phrase “stay ahead of the curve”?

A．Develop more smoothly.	B．Make progress in the industry.
C．Take the lead in the field.	D．Achieve a goal ahead of time.

4. What is Bradley’s attitude towards the project?

A．Skeptical.

B．Tolerant.

C．Favorable.

D．Objective.

9 . How to Change Limiting Beliefs

Have you ever felt trapped by thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t achieve that”?     1    . But it is possible to change your limiting beliefs and start living a happier and healthier life.

1. Know your limiting beliefs

We’re often not even conscious of our limiting beliefs.     2    . Make a habit of carrying a notebook and pen around with you for the next week. Notice when your mood changes for the worse or when you’re feeling particularly down.

2. Collect the evidence

Once you’ve discovered what your limiting beliefs are, start collecting evidence that disproves the limiting beliefs. If you think about this properly, you’ll find that there is a lot of evidence out there.     3    . On the contrary, you will realize there is very little evidence to support those beliefs.

3.     4    

Repetitive thoughts form our beliefs and so it’s essential to start making your internal dialogue positive, rather than negative. Over time this will become automatic, and you will start to form healthier beliefs about yourself.

4. Take action

Taking action is the single most important tool when it comes to making any sort of change in your life. Knowledge, without action, is worthless. Taking action to change your life is a choice.     5    . It takes effort and determination.

A．There’s no quick fix

B．There is no substitute for taking action

C．Trade your limiting belief for an empowering statement

D．You’ve just been unconsciously ignoring it your whole life

E．For each limiting belief you have, turn it into a positive affirmation

F．These are known as limiting beliefs, stunting (阻碍) our potential

G．Because we believe them to be a reality, we don’t recognize them for what they are

10 . 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。

Helen was putting her dress on. It was a bit small, but she could manage.

She would be getting the rent with her father, Mr. Resnick, today. Helen didn’t often get to spend time with her father these days. He was always working, and always trying to make enough money to support the family. The rent was what kept them going during the Depression (经济大萧条). When Helen worried about her too-tight dress, other children had to worry about food or even their homes.

The houses were not far, and three families lived there. Everything went smoothly at the first two apartments, but both Helen and her father were worried about the third. The Katz family never had enough money, and it had become harder and harder to accept their rent, even though her father had lowered it.

Mrs. Katz opened the door when Helen’s father knocked. “Her eyes were red—from crying,” Helen thought. “Good afternoon, Mr. Resnick,” she said, hands nervously smoothing her gray dress.

“How are you, Mrs. Katz?” he asked.

“We’re. we’re getting by (勉强度日),” she said, but she wouldn’t meet his eyes or even Helen’s. “You’re here for the rent.”

“Yes, Mrs. Katz, I’m afraid so.”

“Please come in.”

Inside of the apartment, Mr. Katz and the two children were sitting at a table, waiting for Mr. Resnick. “They all have such thin faces!” Helen thought. She was embarrassed, suddenly, by her own round cheeks and strong body.

Mrs. Katz gave Helen’s father the money. He thanked her and turned to go.

“Mr. Resnick?” Mrs. Katz said before they could leave. He turned to look at her. In a shaking voice she told him, “We haven’t eaten in two days.”

注意：1. 续写词数应为120词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答；
3. 写作提示：第一段可写出Helen和她父亲听到消息后的反应；第二段可写出Helen买东西及众人的反应。

Two days! Helen couldn’t imagine such a thing.

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“Yes, Dad,” she answered and started running on the way to the store.

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