1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the woman dissatisfied with the man?

A．He didn’t talk with her.

B．He came here late again.

C．He ignored her messages.

2. What’s the biggest problem of having a mobile phone in the woman’s view?

A．Wasting much time.

B．Doing harm to our health.

C．Taking us away from real life.

3. What does the one who uses the phone first need to do?

A．Take a photo.

B．Send a message.

C．Buy some coffee.

2 . Everyone in the Smiths shares the housework. Let’s see what they usually do.

Prepare (准备) breakfast Monday to Wednesday: Mrs. Smith Thursday and Friday: Mr. Smith Saturday: Sam & Bob Sunday: Linda	Help in the kitchen Mrs. Smith cooks dinners. Mr. Smith does the dishes. Sam sets the table. Bob clears the table. Linda cleans the kitchen.
Tidy the living room Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: Mrs. Smith and Linda The other days: Mr. Smith and the boys. ●The kids clean their rooms every Thursday and Sunday. ●The kids take out the rubbish in turn (轮流).

1. When does Linda prepare breakfast?

A．On Monday.

B．On Friday.

C．On Saturday.

D．On Sunday.

2. What does Mr. Smith do to help in the kitchen?

A．He cleans the kitchen.	B．He does the dishes.
C．He clears the table.	D．He cooks dinners.

3. How often do the kids clean their rooms?

A．Once a week.	B．Three times a week.
C．Twice a week.	D．Three times a month.

3 . All students have bad times. What do they usually do when they get into trouble?

My mom is like my friend. I talk about everything to her. Whenever I have some trouble, I can get good advice from her. I have another good friend — my diary. It knows all my secrets. Talking with my two friends always makes me feel better.

                                                                                             —— Linda

Laughing helps me when I’m upset. I usually watch funny movies and TV shows. I also love spending my hard time with my best friend Dave. He is humorous and always makes me laugh.

                                                                                               —— Peter

Every time I feel bad, I go climbing alone. The study says exercising can help cheer one up (精神振奋). And the beautiful view at the top of the mountain makes me forget all my troubles. Sometimes I shout at the mountain top. It feels fantastic.

                                                                                                 —— John

1. Linda’s ________ knows all her secrets.

A．sister

B．teacher

C．diary

D．computer

2. The underlined word “humorous” probably means “________”.

A．quiet

B．funny

C．careful

D．serious

3. John always ________ when he feels bad.

A．goes climbing	B．watches movies
C．talks with his friends	D．reads books

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Linda often asks her teacher for advice.

B．Dave often helps Peter with his homework.

C．John likes climbing mountains with his friends.

D．Exercising can help people feel good.

4 . What is the total value of the toy cars?

A．£ 50.

B．£ 130.

C．£ 150.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What will the headmaster do tomorrow morning?

A．Meet the listeners in the library.

B．Introduce the school to the listeners.

C．Take photos in the lab building.

2. Where will the listeners visit on Tuesday morning?

A．Central Park.

B．Brooklyn Bridge.

C．The Statue of Liberty.

3. What will be held on Tuesday evening?

A．A talk show.

B．A party.

C．A lecture.

4. When will the listeners go to Washington?

A．On Wednesday afternoon.

B．On Wednesday morning.

C．On Tuesday afternoon.

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A．Pupils.

B．Doctors.

C．Engineers.

D．Drivers.

2. Which of the following will be improved after you join the courses?

A．Athletic abilities.	B．Emotional control.
C．Expressing skills.	D．Social position.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To stress English writing.	B．To popularize the courses.
C．To introduce learning skills.	D．To share writing experience.

7 . Helen has a very positive _______ towards life and always looks on the bright side.

A．assistance

B．account

C．accident

D．attitude

8 . Every Thursday afternoon, the food pantry (食品储藏室) at the local high school opens up to provide fresh food bags for families who can hardly make both ends meet to get their meals to last through the weekend. Nearly a hundred families rely on the extra food. Some are between jobs, some got hit hard with medical bills for a few months, and some are new to the neighborhood, placed there by refugee services.

On one breezy afternoon, two young mothers walked in together, each accompanied by a young child. There was nothing different about their dress, but their manner revealed a shyness that they struggled to overcome. When they spoke, it was clear why: Their accents were thick, even though they were trying hard to make their English sound American. They were uncertain of being understood. But the pantry is run by grandmothers who are never pressed for time when it comes to conversations. So they sat for a moment and told their story while the little ones were held in arms so very familiar with children.

The two lived in apartments in the basement of the Methodist Church. They had been in the United States for one month. Their husbands were well-educated but working labor jobs to pay for food and save for more typical apartments.

Both had fled the war in Eastern Europe, one family from Ukraine and one from Russia. They ended up in the same church basement and discovered that they needed each other. They became fast friends. Their children played together. They shared meals and navigated their new world together.

There were no bombs or soldiers or rations in their new neighborhood, only a chance to start over. Friendships are sometimes hard to come by, yet matter so much to each of us. A good friend gives us strength, love, laughter and the courage to keep trying.

These two families — worn down by uncertainty and war, thrown together in a new country, a new community with a new language — found so much in common. And isn’t that what we all need? A friend who faces the same life challenges, even if the forces above them have different political views. We are, after all, just mothers and fathers, friends and neighbors.

1. In the article, who primarily benefits from the services provided by the food pantry?

A．High school students.	B．People with disabilities.
C．Families with tight budgets.	D．Underpaid individuals.

2. What was the most noticeable characteristic of the two young mothers when they entered the food pantry?

A．Their clothing.	B．Their language.
C．Their children.	D．Their ID documents.

3. What is one of the reasons why these two families became friends?

A．They both live in the basement of the same church.

B．They met at the same restaurant.

C．They are from the same country.

D．They both have similar professions.

4. Which title best fits the article?

A．Challenges of Life and New Friendship	B．The Story of the Food Pantry
C．New Life in America	D．From War to Peace

9 . I always watch my two sons, Chad and Charlie, sitting on the bench petting their pet chickens. Like me, my boys and my husband, Matt, have a soft spot for animals. My parents owned a farm, so I grew up surrounded by animals. Now, I breed silky chickens as pets. “Mummy, the chicken coop (笼子) is dirty,” Chad said. So I got up to clear it up. It is what I always do.

But a few years ago, things weren’t as good as they could have been. At that time, I wasn’t in a good place, struggling with my mental health (心理健康). I constantly felt angry and got annoyed easily. It began when I was pregnant with Charlie. I felt so sick and led a life consumed by anxiety. I even gave up my job working in a bank.

“I can’t go on like this. I need a focus,” I cried to Matt, deciding to work for myself at home and be flexible for the kids. With my love for animals, it didn’t take long to come up with a plan. “I’m going to start an online shop selling beautiful accessories (装饰物) for feathered and furry friends,” I told Matt.

I did some research and purchased many products, and the shop was soon fully stocked with dog and cat toys. I named it Edna Co after my cat, which went live in 2020. To my surprise, the customers loved it. Sometimes, I come up with some novel ideas. One afternoon, I had an idea to sell chicken nappies (尿布), believing they would be a hit with customers.

Working like nappies for babies, the chicken nappies sold out soon, with orders coming from all over the country. Now, they are my bestsellers. As for me, I’m finding happiness again and my online shop is helping me to finally heal.

1. What do we know about the author from paragraph 1?

A．She owns a farm.	B．She likes animals.
C．She has many coops.	D．She loves eating chicken.

2. Why did the author start her online shop?

A．To raise more pets.	B．To kill her spare time.
C．To earn enough money.	D．To recover from mental issues.

3. What kind of person is the author?

A．Confident.

B．Honest.

C．Creative.

D．Humorous.

4. How does the author feel about her online shop?

A．Funny.

B．Stressed.

C．Disappointed.

D．Grateful.

10 . In 2019, a white-haired senior was awarded the Friendship Medal, the highest order of honor of China for foreigners. It was Isabel Crook. In her more than a century of life, she spent more than 90 years in China and cultivated (培养) a large number of foreign language talents for China.

In 1915, Isabel was born in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. After graduating from the University of Toronto in 1938, Isabel couldn’t wait to return to China. With hard work, she and her colleague completed the survey of over 1,500 families in some villages in Bishan County. She recorded the daily life of the villagers in Xinglongchang with detailed field notes, which give the young people today some idea of the state of affairs in villages at that time.             

In 1947, Isabel and her husband David Crook came to China to observe and study the ongoing land reform. A year later, they completed the study and accepted the invitation to stay in China for language teaching.

One could hardly imagine the teaching conditions in the midst of a war. They asked their students to take small stools (凳子) with them so that they could give class everywhere. They tailored (定制) teaching approaches to suit students’ different language proficiency levels. Without handy teaching materials, they collected articles from English newspapers and magazines. In oral English teaching, Isabel asked students to watch their teachers in a given conversation first. Since there were no tape recorders at school, she had to perform the conversation again and again.

Isabel retired in 1981, but she returned to Southwest China many times to set up scholarship for children from poor families. She also went to Inner Mongolia, Ningxia and other places to help with foreign language teaching. Isabel died in 2023 in Beijing.

1. What do we know about Isabel according to the text?

A．She got China’s highest honor for foreigners.

B．She received her college education in China.

C．She returned to China as a teacher at age 23.

D．She helped children in need all over China.

2. When did Isabel start the journey of education in China?

A．In 1915.

B．In 1938.

C．In 1948.

D．In 1981.

3. Which of the following best describes the couple’s teaching?

A．Boring but helpful.	B．Simple and modern.
C．Traditional but attractive.	D．Flexible and personalized.

4. What does the author want to illustrate by mentioning Isabel’s experiences?

A．Her working experiences were rich.

B．Her life in China was quite colorful.

C．She devoted herself to teaching in China.

D．She showed great interest in Chinese history.