1 . Mother Teresa was born in Skopje on August 27, 1901. Her father worked in a store. Her family was not rich, but it was a happy family. She went to school when she was seven years old. She said that she had wanted to be a Missionary (传教士) when she was only 12. She took part in a nun (修女) organization when she was 18 years old. In 1928, she was sent to a church school to teach. But she left the school and went out to help the people who suffered from hunger and cold in 1946. Then she left the nun organization and set up a school in the open to accept the children who had no home.

She set up a nun organization in 1950. Now the organization is an international organization with 3500 nuns to accept the refugees (难民). She got the Noble Peace Prize in 1979. But she contributed all of the money to the poor people and the patients who suffered from illnesses. Also she sold the medal to help the people who needed help. We won’t forget the great woman, who looks like a sunshine and is the hero of the world!

1. In which year did Mother Teresa say that she wanted to be a Missionary?

A．1908.

B．1913.

C．1928.

D．1946.

2. For what kind of children was the school she set up?

A．Sick children.

B．Small children.

C．Homeless children.

D．Rich children.

3. What can be learned from the article?

A．Mother Teresa used to be a teacher in a church school.

B．Mother Teresa was born into a rich and happy family.

C．Mother Teresa set up a church for homeless children.

D．Mother Teresa worked hard to support her own family.

4. How did Mother Teresa deal with the medal of the Noble Peace Prize?

A．She sold it to buy a new house.	B．She kept it in a museum.
C．She contributed it to an organization.	D．She sold it to help people in need.

2 . Step into Some of the Most Magical Places That Sell Books

Many bookshops hold events such as author readings, and the booksellers are usually happy to help visitors find their perfect title. To celebrate bookshops, here are some of the most interesting ones around the UK.

Tales on Moon Lane

This shop won Children’s Bookseller of the Year at The British Book Awards in 2020 and 2021. There are now two branches (分店) in London and one in Ramsgate, Kent. Tamara Macfarlane, the owner says, “The true magic of a bookshop is that the people who work there hold all the golden tickets ----and all you have to do to get one is just ask for some advice.”

Richard Booth Bookshop

The Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye is famous for its bookshops. Richard Booth was the person responsible for turning the small market town into a literary (文学的) destination. He opened his first bookshop in the town’s old fire station in 1962 and it is still there today.

How Brave Is the Wren

This is a mobile bookshop and tours the country visiting schools, festivals and markets. Jenny Moore, who creates and runs the mobile bookshop, says that one of the best parts of her job is selecting books to send out.

Bags of Books

This store in Lewes, England, aims to inspire young people. Owner Rachel Givertz and supervisor Nika Pavlinic say their favourite part of the job is “when people come back to tell you they loved the book you recommended”. They say if you’re feeling sad or angry, books can take you away from reality for a little while.

1. Which of the following won Children’s Bookseller of the Year in 2021?

A．Richard Booth Bookshop	B．How Brave Is the Wren
C．Tales on Moon Lane	D．Bags of Books

2. Who opened the bookshop in an old fire station?

A．Jenny Moore	B．Richard Booth
C．Rachel Givertz	D．Tamara Macfarlane

3. What do we know about How Brave Is the Wren?

A．It has many branches.	B．It was opened in 1962．
C．It welcomes kids and teens only.	D．It can travel to different places.

5 . 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。

About one year ago, 24-year-old Alex Wong found himself struggling with his mental health. With     1     (anxious), he couldn’t fall asleep, especially at night.

“I would hole up in my room during the day and stay awake all night because I didn’t want to interact     2     others and let them see me at my worst,” says Wong.

It was during this time that Wong     3     (feel)that he needed to find purpose and meaning in his life, so he signed up to volunteer with ImpactHK, a charity that     4     (primary)helps homeless people.

Wong took part in the group’s “kindness walks,”     5     (walk)through Tsim Sha Tsui to hand out food and other essential     6     (item)to homeless people. Today, he volunteers     7     (lead)these walks once or twice a week.

“Doing this work makes me feel grateful for everything I have. My homeless friends may be down on     8     (they)luck and have nothing, yet they’re content, and they’ve helped me understand that I can be happy too, even when things aren’t going my way. I’ve also developed strong bonds with my fellow volunteers, many of     9     I’ve become close friends with.”

Wong says that he’s in     10     better emotional space these days. “Helping my homeless friends has given my days new meaning and purpose and made me realize how good life can be.”

7 . Who plays the best in the football team?

A．Karen.

B．John.

C．Mike.