1 . When I was a teenage boy, my parents signed me up in a local junior golf camp. From that moment, my life has been pretty much devoted to the game.

When I play golf, there’s always a chance of making something magical happen-whether it’s breaking a personal record or potentially making a hole-in-one. This is the aspect of golf that attracted me in growing up. However, I had to take a break because I couldn’t really afford to play while in college, suffering from burnout. I’d still go out once in a while to play with friends, but for the first time since my teens, I was away from my community.

Several years later, my enthusiasm for playing golf was inspired again. I became familiar with the game again after playing on and off at Langston Golf Course. From the moment I arrived. this place felt like one of the courses where I grew up: A modest spot where people of all working-class backgrounds came to experience the game, eat lunch or have a drink. A place where golfers who are Black, brown and women are welcomed.

The sense of community I’ve regained with the game is more than I could’ve ever imagined. I like hiking around, chasing a little white ball around a golf course. I also like connecting with old friends and meeting new ones. Some I’ve been playing with since high school, and our text threads are loaded with trash talk about who’s playing well and who isn’t. They’re usually the ones spurring me to practice and get better. We share experiences on the golf course that are memorable and have stories for days: My circle only seems to be expanding, and I’m excited to see what the future bolds.

1. Why was the author once away from his golf community?

A．He couldn’t spare time to play golf.	B．He didn’t feel a sense of achievement.
C．He wanted to make more new friends	D．He tried to get out of his parents’ control

2. What does the author say about Langston Golf Course?

A．It carried his past memories	B．It reminded him to keep modest
C．It offered him a sense of belonging.	D．It witnessed his accomplishments

3. What does the underlined word “spurring” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Hating.

B．Warning.

C．Forbidding

D．Pushing.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Golf: My Journey to Greatness	B．Golf: More Than a Game to Me
C．Discovering Enthusiasm for Golf	D．Pursuing Perfection Through Golf

2 . Volunteering has changed over these past few years and virtual volunteering is here to stay! Find your perfect remote opportunity by becoming a Sense Virtual Buddying volunteer.

The Role of a Virtual Buddy (朋友)

Sense matches volunteers with disabled people who have similar interests to ensure you’ll have lots of fun together. Once matched with a buddy, you will get to know each other remotely through video calls, phone calls, texting, emails or letters. You’ll arrange weekly sessions and plan fun things to do together. You could be gaming, doing arts and crafts, playing music, planting - there are so many possibilities! We will provide you with weekly themed activities to help to support you in planning your interactions with your buddy.

What We Can Offer You

Before you start your volunteering role, we’ll make sure that you’ve had the training you need to feel confident. This will be delivered online and through video calls. While you’re volunteering with us as a virtual buddy, you’ll also get a written account of your volunteering and references (if required), reimbursement (报销) of pre-agreed expenses (up to £ 25). and great opportunities to develop new skills and get to know new people while making a real difference to a person’s life.

Who We Are Looking for

We need volunteers who are good at expressing their ideas and feelings and are passionate about supporting people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world. We’re also always looking for volunteers who have knowledge or experience of British Sign Language. You don’t need to have previous experience of volunteering or nursing disabled people.

If you have any questions regarding the role or would like some more information, please contact the volunteering team at yolunteer@sense.org.

1. What is a virtual buddy supposed to do?

A．Evaluate weekly themed activities.

B．Meet the disabled in person every week.

C．Match buddies based on similar interests.

D．Have virtual interactions with a matched buddy.

2. Which of the following will be offered to the volunteers?

A．Free in-person job training.	B．A written record of volunteering.
C．Reimbursement of travel expenses.	D．A chance to meet the founders.

3. Which of the following is the necessary qualification to be a virtual buddy?

A．Mastering a foreign language.	B．Good knowledge about nursing.
C．Being communicative and helpful.	D．Previous volunteering experience.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Dylan Warren say about the car?

A．Its scratch was from a serious accident.

B．Its air conditioning system is new.

C．It has run more than 40,000 miles.

2. What is Jessica James dissatisfied with about the car?

A．The engine.

B．The brakes.

C．The suspensions.

3. How much does Dylan Warren want to sell the car for?

A．$5,500.

B．$6,000.

C．$6,500.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the man probably be doing at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow?

A．Having a meal with Ms. Carey.

B．Talking about marketing strategies.

C．Attending a budget review meeting.

2. When is tomorrow’s conference call scheduled to begin?

A．At 5:30 p.m.

B．At 4:30 p.m.

C．At 3:00 p.m.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was the man’s opinion on his job in China?

A．Rewarding.

B．Boring.

C．Easy.

2. What did the woman initially plan to study?

A．Mechanical engineering.

B．Business administration.

C．Hotel management.

3. What did the woman realize through her gap year experience?

A．It was challenging to work abroad.

B．The planned major wasn’t suitable for her.

C．She desired to set up her own business.