1 . Discovering your passion is a journey of self-exploration and understanding. It involves delving into your innermost thoughts and feelings to find what truly ignites (点燃) your spark.     1    .

Reflect on your experiences

Look back on your life and identify moments that have brought you joy, fulfillment, or a sense of purpose. Think about the activities, people, or causes that have excited you in the past.     2    .

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Experiment with new hobbies, skills, or activities. Try something that piques (激起) your curiosity or that you’ve always been interested in but never had the chance to explore. This could be anything from learning a new language to taking up a sport or trying an artistic medium.

Listen to your emotions

    4    . What activities or moments make you feel alive, excited, or fulfilled? What causes your heart to race or your eyes to sparkle? These are clues to your passion.

Surround yourself with supportive people

Seek out individuals who are passionate about their lives and who can inspire and encourage you. Surround yourself with a supportive network of friends, family, or mentors who can provide guidance and encouragement on your journey.

Embrace failure and setbacks

Discovering your passion isn’t always a smooth process.     5    . Don’t let these discourage you. Embrace the challenges and learn from them. Use them as opportunities to grow and refine your understanding of what truly ignites your passion.

A．Explore your interests

B．Take an active role in developing your habits

C．You may encounter failure, setbacks, or even doubts

D．Find something that can really piques your curiosity

E．The following are tips to help you discover your passion

F．Pay attention to the emotions you experience throughout your day

G．These experiences can provide clues to what might ignite your passion

2 . 假如你是李华，世界读书日即将到来，你校将于本月底举行一次以“Let’s Read”为主题的演讲比赛。请根据以下内容写一篇演讲稿：
1.读书的重要性：
①读书丰富我们的知识；
②读书拓宽我们的视野；
③读书帮助我们解决问题。
2.呼吁大家多读书，读好书。
注意：1.词数不少于80；
2.可适当增加内容，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：丰富 enrich；拓宽视野 broaden the horizon
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3 . I worked part-time at a school teaching some children English in my college years. After _______, I decided to find a full-time teaching position.

This past Friday I had my first official job interview. I was very _______ before going to it. What if I did not know how to answer a question or couldn’t answer it _______? The thought of being interviewed soon was scary.

To do well in the job interview, I _______ the frequently asked questions and the ways to best answer them online. _______, I was still afraid that I couldn’t do well. As a result, I went to visit my teacher to seek _________ about interviewing.

My teacher provided me with useful guidance that made me _______. He said, “Connect with the interviewer and just be yourself. You know what you know; don’t _______ that you know something you don’t.” I loved his suggestion because it was _______and realistic. So often, people __________ to pretend that they have had experience or known everything.

During the interview, I simply reflected on my previous __________, the lessons I was good at, the relationships I had with my students, colleagues, and parents, etc. This allowed me to not only __________my personal examples quickly and effectively, but also   __________   how my opinions and passions as an educator were translated into action.

The whole __________ went very well, with satisfying ____________ of course.

1.

A．adaptation

B．operation

C．hesitation

D．graduation

2.

A．proud

B．innocent

C．eager

D．nervous

3.

A．occasionally

B．correctly

C．repeatedly

D．carefully

4.

A．answered

B．avoided

C．posted

D．researched

5.

A．Instead

B．Therefore

C．However

D．Otherwise

6.

A．advice

B．news

C．clues

D．records

7.

A．watch out

B．calm down

C．show up

D．move away

8.

A．recall

B．regret

C．pretend

D．forget

9.

A．complicated

B．changeable

C．ridiculous

D．reasonable

10.

A．afford

B．attempt

C．hate

D．refuse

11.

A．experiences

B．mistakes

C．recommendations

D．procedures

12.

A．improve

B．protect

C．share

D．invent

13.

A．express

B．wonder

C．expect

D．investigate

14.

A．process

B．presence

C．argument

D．assignment

15.

A．advertisements

B．results

C．explanations

D．purposes

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It’d be hard to look at pictures of Fenghuang Ancient Town without feeling drawn to the place. Lying in the southwest of Hunan province, the scenic town     1     (regard) as one of China’s most attractive places.

Fenghuang Ancient Town is     2    exceptionally well-preserved ancient town and it features unique ethnic(民族的) languages, customs, arts and many     3     (impress) architectural remains of Ming and Qing styles. The careful     4     (select) of the town site, layout (布局) planning and construction have made wonderful use of the mountain landscape and the water flow    5     (create) a harmonious relationship between human residence and nature. Over 200 ancient residential buildings, some 20 large or small streets and ancient town gate towers are well preserved there. They have given a full display of the intelligence and wisdom of those ancient    6     (architect).

Another element    7    makes Fenghuang unique is its ethnic makeup. Many local residents, both historically and in the present, belong to either the Miao or, Tujia minority. As such, the local architecture, like the typical stilt houses (吊脚楼)    8    (be) unique within China.

Fenghuang Ancient Town has also received modern additions. Every night, the town’s buildings are    9    (beautiful) lit it up, with tourists wandering through the streets    10     fun.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What competition did Eric enter last year?

A．Biology.

B．Chemistry.

C．Math.

2. What do we know about Mr. Geller?

A．He is an organizer of the competition.

B．He will come back to school next Wednesday.

C．He is a chemistry teacher.

3. What will Eric do next?

A．Prepare for a match.

B．Meet his classmates.

C．Go to the city center.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What happened to Angie?

A．She was absent from school.

B．She was hit by a car.

C．She was ill.

2. What will Suzie do first?

A．Go to the hospital.

B．Finish her homework.

C．Take part in a competition.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Jody probably do on Friday afternoons?

A．She does the cleaning.

B．She has a meeting.

C．She does her homework in the library.

2. What is the boy’s attitude toward the classes in senior high school?

A．Annoyed.

B．Excited.

C．Worried.

3. How many classes does the boy have every day now?

A．Three.

B．Five.

C．Eight.

4. Which club will the boy join after going to senior high school?

A．A tennis club.

B．A science club.

C．A basketball club.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is an advantage of learning idioms according to the speaker?

A．It can make you sound like a native speaker.

B．It can improve your English test scores.

C．It can increase your knowledge about animals.

2. Which idiom means being patient?

A．Nest egg.

B．Dog days.

C．Hold your horse.

3. What day is it today?

A．Sunday.

B．Saturday.

C．Friday.

4. What will the speaker talk about next week?

A．Colors.

B．Animals.

C．Food.

9 . The Best Bike Tours in Barcelona

Street Art Tour

Duration: 3 hours

Your ride for the day is a beautiful handmade bamboo bicycle that will make you stand out among other cyclists! You can explore the colorful legacy (遗产) of street art and graffiti (涂鸦) in the Catalan capital, most of which can be found in the former industrial district of Poblenou.

Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine

Duration: 2.5 hours

Fancy a glass of wine in the very bar where Picasso staged his first art exhibition and the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca hung out with his friends? On this small-group tour, you’ll not only enjoy a wonderful bike ride around Barcelona’s Old Town but also get to stop for wine tasting at the famous Els 4Gats café restaurant, which first opened in 1897.

Hidden Parks & Playas Tour

Duration: 3 hours

The Hidden Parks & Playas Tour is a relaxed trip through the fashionable and relaxing district in Barcelona, which is full of urban parks and enjoys a long stretch of golden beaches. It is perfect for a cool afternoon cycle.

Gaudi E-Bike Tour

Duration: 4 hours

You can’t leave Barcelona without visiting Gaudi’s Park Guell. So why not jump on the only bike tour that takes you there? The park is packed with interesting features and the views over the city are exciting. That’s just the tip of the iceberg of this Gaudi Life & Legacy Tour that takes you to all of the architect’s greatest works, from his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Família (unmissable!), to the UNESCO-listed mansions (大厦)Casa Milà and Casa Batlló.

1. What is special about the Street Art Tour?

A．It has the shortest duration.	B．It contains two different tour options.
C．It offers wonderful natural landscapes.	D．It provides handmade bicycles for riders.

2. What can you do during the Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine?

A．Visit Picasso’ s art exhibition at any time.	B．Tour the beautiful Spanish countryside.
C．Stop at a historic restaurant for wine tasting.	D．Attend the event honoring poet Federico.

3. Which tour may appeal to people crazy about impressive buildings?

A．Street Art Tour.	B．Gaudi E-Bike Tour.
C．Hidden Parks & Playas Tour.	D．Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine.

10 . Why does the man prefer using a motorbike?

A．It’s always faster.

B．It’s easier to park.

C．It’s much safer.