1 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出 提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Xu Mengtao, the flag-bearer for the Chinese delegation at the closing ceremony of 2022 Winter Olympics, has got multiple world championships. But her road     1     glory was not smooth, since it was accompanied by many injuries. It was her passion for sports, her persistence and determination that helped her continue and she finally     2     (win) the gold medal at her fourth Olympics. Her success goes beyond sports as it motivates both athletes and ordinary people in     3     (they) pursuit of dreams.

2 . Although growing up in a poor family in post-war 1950s, Gloria Stewart remembers her poor but kindhearted parents always had an extra setting at their table, especially at Christmas.

The warmth of her mum and dad’s welcome for poor guests at the coldest time of the year inspired the 69-year-old grandmother to spread her own seasonal joy. “Mum and dad hadn’t even got a penny,” recalls Gloria. “But it didn’t matter. They’d never turn down any homeless one who knocked on the door.”

“When I became a mum, I tried to make the festive season as special as possible. However, I once met an old lady who was spending Christmas alone in bed. It broke my heart.”

In December 2007, Gloria hosted the first Home Alone lunch after advertising to the public and receiving donations. It took a special person with a big heart and an even bigger table to invite 87 lonely old people for Christmas. Her Home Alone event has lasted up to now.

Every Christmas, Gloria wears her most sparkly dress to serve the traditional roast to every table of her smiling, grateful guests, making time to speak to as many of them as possible. After her first lunch, Gloria was nicknamed Mrs. Christmas. And now she has written a book about her extraordinary life helping bring joy to the elderly who would normally spend Christmas alone.

She wrote in her book, “When I was a child, I had few friends and I was laughed at for being so poor. So I was determined no one else should bear the loneliness and hardship I had suffered.” Having battled cancer three times, Gloria became even more determined to make sure Christmas was not clouded by sadness.

Now the Home Alone event has grown to serving turkey lunch to over 500 happy guests. The kind lady received an award from Sheffield City Council for her efforts and was praised by former Prime Minister David Cameron.

But for Gloria, the real prize comes as she watches the smiles light up the faces of her lunch guests. She says, “There really is no greater reward. Just for a few hours they escape their loneliness and are surrounded by love.”

1. The first two paragraphs intend to tell us ________.

A．why Gloria had a suffering childhood

B．how Gloria’s parents celebrated Christmas

C．what memories Gloria had about her parents

D．that Gloria was inspired by her parents’ kind act

2. What made Gloria so determined?

A．Her desire for success.	B．Her parents’ will.
C．Her tough life experiences.	D．Her friends’ encouragement.

3. Which would be the best title for this passage?

A．A Home Alone Event	B．A Big-hearted Grandmother
C．A Special Memory of Christmas	D．A Shared Christmas Dinner

3 . Welcoming New Lifestyles

	Hygge has been popular in the UK for over a year. It means to create a relaxed and comfortable mood. It can be felt by relaxing activities like chatting with friends. Besides, hygge is also about learning to be happy with simple things. This really resonated (共鸣) with me. I feel stressed at home because my small flat is packed with much stuff. I decide to throw the things that don’t hold memories. Doing this would help me feel hygge.
	Last year, lagom, a Swedish word meaning “just the right amount”, became popular. Lagom is about seeking a balance of work and life. It’s also about living more sustainably (可持续地) by saving more energy, creating less waste and recycling more. Next year, I won’t have to replace things so often. Plus, I keep thinking about recycling and hoping to save as much money as possible. So, I can get on board with lagom.
	Coming from Japan, wabi sabi is about finding beauty in imperfection. Wabi refers to the failings in the production process, which makes an object special. Sabi describes the beauty that comes with age. The tradition of wabi sabi can offer a new way to view our homes. I am a perfectionist and I keep my home tidy. But now, my girls put their toys everywhere. So, I have to see the mess and accept the imperfections.
	In the Japanese concept, ikigai means “a reason for being”, which can bring satisfaction and meaning to life. Many people believe ikigai can be found at what you are good at and what you love doing. For me, it is blogging. This year I can do more writing tasks that interest me. And if I notice the things that bring me no joy, I can stay away from them in the future. Hopefully, this will help me to lead a more meaningful life.

1. If a person wants to enjoy a simple but happy life, which lifestyle is suitable?

A．Hygge.

B．Lagom.

C．Wabi sabi.

D．Ikigai.

2. To live a lifestyle of wabi sabi, one has to ________.

A．find beauty in his or her imperfect life

B．achieve a balance between work and life

C．be happy and find out the meaning of life

D．throw away the useless and live a simple life

3. This passage is most likely to be read in a ________.

A．research report	B．travel blog
C．product advertisement	D．popular magazine

4 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Alice stood here helpless before this angry man. There was a lot more she would like to have said,     1     she knew it was useless. She turned and walked out of the study, feeling     2     (disappoint). “I am going to do something about this child.” she told     3     (her), “Although I don’t know what it will be, I shall find a way to help the child in the end.”

5 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

While the Internet can bring people closer together, it can also harm friendships. Talking online through a screen makes it harder for people to concentrate or show friendliness     1     others. As is known to all, important social skills are developed through direct contact with other people. Besides, the Internet     2     (make) people self-centred. Some people are only concerned with their online popularity. They pay too much attention to the number of “likes” or followers,     3     wouldn’t contribute to meaningful relationships. Additionally, due to lack of basis of trust, online relationships can be particularly     4     (danger) for people who are easily influenced or too trusting.

6 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Long-distance running is a great for beginners. To start with, you should draw up a training plan. Set    1     (achieve) goals. Make sure you are running the right amount that your body can take without getting hurt. There will be times when you want to give up. But just hang in there and tell yourself that it will get easier. If you are feeling    2     (stress), you should definitely go for a run.     3     gives you more satisfaction than realizing that all the sweat and hard work paid off in the end.