1 . During the Lantern Festival, long lines of customers are waiting outside Daoxiangcun stores in the capital city Beijing. "I feel I'm missing something     1     I don't eat yuanxiao during the Lantern Festival. Getting up early in the morning,     2     (put) on warm clothes and waiting in a long line outside a Daoxiangcun store to buy newly-made yuanxiao is a sort of private ceremony for me and ensures I will have another sweet year." Dong Shanshan,    3     35-year-old Beijinger said. For many people like Dong, eating Daoxiangcun, yuanxiao     4     (be) an essential Lantern Festival tradition.

The Beijing Daoxiangcun Food Company,     5     owns the brand and stores, recently staged an event to mark the official launch of yuanxiao being made at some of its     6     (factory). Shi Yan, the company's representative manager, said, “All     7     (we) yuanxiao are handmade, because it is the only way to maintain the traditional flavor.”

    8     (meet) local demand, the company will demonstrate how yuanxiao are made at some of its stores in Beijing. "This will     9     (hopeful) bring a festive atmosphere to the city and its residents," Shi said. "Young people can learn how the traditional food is made and the culture surrounding this food can     10     (carry) forward and expanded.^”

2 . If you’re new to a school or you are shy or tend to not get out of your comfort zone, making new friends at school might seem like a challenge. Luckily, you can overcome that challenge by looking for people with the same interests as you and by being friendly when you meet new people. Also, participate in after-school clubs and events whenever you get the chance, since that will help you meet people outside of class!

Look for people who have the same hobbies as you.

You’re more likely to be friends with someone if you have something in common with them. Try to find clubs or groups based on your favorite hobbies, then join them to meet like-minded people. Also, pay attention to people who spend their free time doing the same things you love to do.

If you’re a passionate reader, join a book club, go to public readings, or start a conversation with someone who carries novels around with their textbooks.

Spend time around people who show kindness.

Finding someone who will treat you well and support you is more important than popularity. Avoid spending time with people who talk bad about others or put them down. Instead, look for people who invite others to sit with them at lunch, who encourage others when they speak up in class, or who are always willing to help when someone needs a hand.

Introduce yourself to new people whenever possible.

When you’re around someone you don’t know, it is not unusual to just sit there quietly, especially if you’re shy. However, you and the other person will both be more comfortable after a simple introduction. Make eye contact with the person, smile, and try to seem warm and relaxed instead of nervous or anxious. Then, break the ice by talking about whatever is going on around you.

Keep the conversation going with open-ended questions.

When you start talking to someone, try asking them questions about what they like to see what you have in common with them. However, avoid simply asking yes or no questions, since one-word answers don’t necessarily keep a conversation alive. You can ask questions about whatever you’re already talking about, or you can change the subject if you feel that ran its course.

1. Who is the passage intended for?

A．Teachers.

B．Students.

C．Parents.

D．Adults.

2. If you are fond of reading, you can ________.

A．join a club to make friends

B．approach people with lots of hobbies

C．spend your free time meeting different people

D．talk to people with the same interests

3. According to Paragraph 4, who is more likely to be a good friend?

A．One who enjoys the popularity.

B．One who talks bad about others.

C．One who wants to help you.

D．One who always put others down.

4. According to Paragraph 5, what should you do first when you meet someone you don’t know well?

A．Start with a warm handshake.

B．Make eye contact with the person.

C．Start with a brief introduction of yourself.

D．Start by talking about a serious topic.

5. You should avoid asking yes or no questions to ________.

A．keep the conversation going	B．end the conversation
C．show kindness	D．respect others

3 . Sometimes, we need a little help and get back to a state of mindfulness when it comes to taking care of our physical and mental health. Wellness vacations are on the rise.

■ Ketanga Fitness
When: April 6 — 10
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
What: Sweat it out surrounded by the red rocks of Arizona’s desert. P.E. Club owner Nedra
Lopez leads a mixture of high and low intensity workouts in the mornings and evenings. During breaks, guests will have plenty of time to explore the desert. After your last workout class, you can hit the town for dinner and drinks.
■ Rksolid Retreat
When: April 15 — 22
Where: Oahu, Hawaii
What: What better excuses to relax yourself in Hawaii than a retreat led by Barry’s Bootcamp star Rebecca Kennedy? During your week-long journey to Oahu, you’ll surf, climb waterfalls, and hike the Stairway to Heaven trail. In between all those workouts, Kennedy creates a special stretch and recovery class so you won’t skip a beat next day.
■ Wellness Immersion
When: August
Where: Amanbagh, India
What: The Amanbagh hotel offers 4-21 day programs focusing on immersion courses that focus on relieving stress from people’s body. Activities include hikes overlooking beautiful gorges, yoga and meditation sessions, and meals made with organic, locally harvested produce.
■ Mile High Run Club
When: August 18 — 28
Where: Reykjavik, Iceland
What: After landing in Reykjavik, runners can work towards their best time in the annual marathon, half marathon, or 10K. After a race, you’ll soothe your muscles in the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa and hit the ground running again with guided runs through Thorsmork National Park. Do we even have to mention Skaftafell’s crazy glacier views?
1. Which vacation will you choose if you want to visit desert?

A．Rksolid Retreat.	B．Ketanga Fitness.
C．Wellness Immersion.	D．Mile High Run Club.

2. What will you do in between all those workouts on the Rksolid Retreat vacation?

A．Go surfing.	B．Climb waterfalls.
C．Hike the Stairway to Heaven trail.	D．Attend a special stretch and recovery class.

3. During the Wellness Immersion, people can ________.

A．enjoy a free hotel stay and service	B．visit Thorsmork National Park
C．taste food made by local organic produce	D．relax muscles in a geothermal spa

4. What do the four vacations have in common?

A．Men are the target vacationers.	B．They are combinations of wellness and scenery.
C．Courses and classes are arranged during them.	D．They are available all year round.

5. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To promote marathon events.	B．To attract more tourists to America.
C．To advertise some P.E. clubs.	D．To introduce some wellness vacations.

4 . One day, a small boy named Johnny was walking to school. Suddenly he heard a _______ in the tall grass along the side of the road. He _______ to see what it was. He pushed the grass apart and there he saw a green frog _______ him. And to his great _______ , the frog began to speak. It asked Johnny for a _______ so that it could turn back into a beautiful princess. After _______ for a while, Johnny put the frog into his pocket and continued to go to his _______ . He thought that he couldn’t do anything with a princess but a talking frog was so _______.

When he arrived at school, he showed his new _______ to his friends. Johnny told them ________ that the frog could talk. But no matter how hard the boys tried, the frog just wouldn’t ________. After all the other boys left, Johnny asked the frog why it had________that way. The frog explained that it________wanted to be turned back into a princess by a kiss. Then Johnny had to kiss the frog, but to his anger,________happened. “I did as you said, but you’re still a frog,” Johnny said. The frog, having made fun of Johnny,________loud, jumped out of his hands and went away.

1.

A．secret

B．sound

C．song

D．speech

2.

A．pretended

B．agreed

C．stopped

D．expected

3.

A．looking at

B．marching to

C．shouting at

D．flying to

4.

A．anxiety

B．disappointment

C．relief

D．surprise

5.

A．hug

B．kiss

C．smile

D．touch

6.

A．sleeping

B．searching

C．hesitating

D．feeding

7.

A．school

B．house

C．friend’s

D．teacher’s

8.

A．boring

B．horrible

C．lucky

D．amazing

9.

A．classmate

B．pet

C．brother

D．insect

10.

A．slowly

B．doubtfully

C．sadly

D．excitedly

11.

A．jump

B．play

C．talk

D．cry

12.

A．thought

B．behaved

C．lied

D．moved

13.

A．just

B．even

C．already

D．almost

14.

A．nothing

B．everything

C．something

D．anything

15.

A．answered

B．shouted

C．coughed

D．laughed

5 . Some Ways to Improve Your Study

As a high school student, it is important for you to do well in study. The better ways you have, the better you will learn. But do you know how to improve your study?     1    

●Pay attention in class. First, don’t make any noise in class.     2     Last but not least, get yourself involved in classroom activities.

●    3     If you are not sure how to take notes, start by writing down the important points that your teacher mentions or writes on the blackboard. It’s a good idea to keep your notes in order by subject. It can help you master what you have learnt.

●Go over your lessons.     4     By going over your lessons, you can understand and remember better. So you should review your lessons now and then after class.

●Learn from your classmates. Everyone has his own advantages. You should learn not only from your teachers but also from your classmates. You can learn in pairs or in groups to solve problems.     5    

I’m sure you will improve your study sooner or later if you follow the ways above.

A．Take good notes.

B．Believe in yourself.

C．Here are some ways to help you.

D．It is necessary for you to go over your lessons.

E．You should take part in out-of-school activities.

F．Second, pay attention to what the teacher says.

G．In this way, you can learn from each other and know more.

6 . —Sorry I was not able to help.
—___________.

A．It just depends

B．It’s my pleasure

C．Not in the least

D．Thank you all the same

7 . If you meet a problem head-on, you should ______ it directly without trying to avoid it.

A．catch up	B．deal with
C．come across	D．take away

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式

Luo Yan and his wife and son travelled back to their hometown for the Spring Festival. Their journey     1    (be) a long and tiring one just a few years ago. However, the high-speed train has made it more convenient for them     2    (go) back home. During the trip, they chatted excitedly, missing their sweet home.

On their arrival, they found Luo’s parents eagerly waiting for     3    (they). Their home had been     4    (special) decorated for the joyous festival.     5     five o’clock on the Chinese New Year’s Eve, the dinner table was already covered with white china plates and     6     (bowl), full of all kinds of dishes. After dinner, they made dumplings,     7     are prepared for the very start of the new year.

With midnight     8     (approach), Luo Yan took his parents, wife and son outside to set off firecrackers. The whole village was lit up with     9    (color) fireworks. All over     10     country, people were celebrating their good fortune, their family’s togetherness, and their nation’s strength.

9 . —What do you think of the movie?
－ I like it. I think ______.

A．it’s great

B．it’s possible

C．it’s terrible

D．it’s ordinary

10 . Daily Habits for Better Sleep

Good sleep starts long before bedtime. Many of the things you do during the day will affect the quality of your sleep.    1    .

Wake up at the same time every morning.

Our bodies follow a daily circadian(昼夜的) rhythm, and waking up at different times throws it out of order. It is best to keep your wake-up time consistent     2    . The less you deviate(偏离)from your normal wake-up time,the better you’ll sleep.

Get sunlight every morning.

Exposure to sunlight serves an important purpose:It shuts down the release of melatonin(褪黑素)，a hormone that promotes sleep.    3    ，it sends a signal to tell your brain to stop releasing the melatonin. Aim to get at least 15 minutes of sunlight as the first thing every morning.

Work out regularly.

The pandemic has led people to cut down on physical activity.    4     Studies have found that daily exercise, regardless of the type or intensity,helps people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. According to the Sleep Foundation, people with chronic insomnia can fall asleep about 13 minutes faster and gain up to 20 extra minutes of sleep per night by starting an exercise routine.

    5    

Caffeine has a half-life of six to eight hours and a quarter-life of about 12 hours. That means that if you drink coffee at 4p.m., you’ll still have a quarter of the caffeine floating around in your brain at 4a.m. . Avoiding caffeine in the evening is a no-brainer. But ideally you should avoid caffeine after 2 p.m., so that your body has enough time to clear most of it from your system.

A．When you step outside

B．Cut off caffeine at 2p.m.

C．When sunlight hits your eye

D．Avoid caffeine in your daily life

E．Don’t sleep in,even on weekends

F．So try these sleep-promoting habits

G．But exercise is the easiest way to improve sleep