“Let’s invite the neighbors to a get-to-know-you party!” I announced to my wife, Sarah, and our 11-year-old twins, Olivia and Holly, as we pulled into the driveway of our new house.
The idea had come to me the day we moved in a month earlier. Every time we passed each basketball field and garden, my excitement grew. Families! I could picture us all hanging out together.
Now, here I was at the end of that driveway, sitting in my camp chair, having serious second thoughts. What if we wait a couple more months to hold a get-together? What if we get to know a few folks first? Anyway, I made the final decision.
Sarah rearranged bags of chips and popcorn in a basket she’d set out. “I hope we have enough,” she said. Olivia and Holly threw the beanbags to each other to pass the time. A week earlier, Sarah had designed the invitations, “Hello! We’re new to the neighborhood. The Miller Family. We’d love to meet you. Monday, July 5, anytime between 6 and 8 p. m. It would be great fun!”
Sarah and the girls had gone house to house, putting an invitation in their mailboxes on Whitney Drive, namely the Parkers, a single mother Sally with two kids and Mr. Davis. Coming home, the kids excitedly talked about the Willsons’, an elderly couple they me t in the neighborhood, who seemed to be quite interested when they told them about the party.
However, we hadn’t heard a word since. I checked my watch. 6:10. Maybe I’d misjudged. Sarah also had her doubts obviously. “Would we look silly sitting all alone in our front yard?” she said. “What if no one shows up?” I put my arm around her and drew her close. “We have to have faith,” I said. Then I took two bottles from the cooler I’d stored with juice boxes and cold drinks. Sarah and I clinked (碰杯) them together. “To our new neighborhood,” I said.
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Another ten minutes dragged by and then my eyes widened.
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Chatting with the old couple in the yard, we found more neighbors coming.
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1. Where does the conversation take place?
| A．At school. | B．At the zoo. | C．At an amusement park. |
| A．John was busy. | B．John arrived late. | C．John changed his mind. |
| A．He wanted to come alone. | B．He was afraid of roller coasters. | C．He wanted to give her a surprise. |
| A．Considerate. | B．Brave. | C．Reliable. |
1. Why does the man turn to the woman?
| A．He has to work late. | B．He has to get groceries. | C．He has a package to come. |
| A．A box of fruit. | B．Some alcohol. | C．Some sports equipment. |
| A．They are under the age of 21. | B．They’ll return home by 3:00 p.m. | C．They’ll practice soccer at 5:00 p.m. |
4 . Four best beaches in Zanzibar
Nungwi Beach
This beach is located in the north of the island and is famous for its amazing sunsets and lively atmosphere. You will love the soft white sand and the crystal (水晶般的) clear water. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar. But, be careful with the tides, because they can rise very fast and catch you.
Paje Beach
Situated in the east of the island, Paje Beach is characterized by strong tides. Here you will find a relaxed atmosphere and a dream beach with crystal clear waters and silky soft sand. On top of that, you can practice water sports such as kitesurfing, because this beach is known as one of the best in the world for this activity. In addition, if you like the nightlife, here you will find a lot of bars and nightclubs to spend a fun night.
Jambiani Beach
Jambiani beach is one of the most remote beaches of Zanzibar and that is why it is one of our favorites. It has a length of 7 km and is located southeast of the island. It has hardly any rocks and the sand is very fine. It is a very quiet and uncrowded beach.
Matemwe Beach
Located on the east coast of Zanzibar, this beach is one of the longest on the island. During low tide, the water goes down 2 kilometers, and the locals take advantage of it to collect sea animals.
The beach is beautiful but yes, in this particular one, it is essential to enter the water with great care and even appropriate footwear, as there are a lot of sea urchins (海胆).
1. What can visitors do when they choose Nungwi Beach?| A．Catch the tides. | B．Watch wonderful sunsets. |
| C．Enjoy a colorful nightlife. | D．Experience various water sports. |
| A．Nungwi Beach. | B．Paje Beach. | C．Jambiani Beach. | D．Matemwe Beach. |
| A．Sunrise lovers. | B．Brave surfers. |
| C．Sea animal collectors. | D．Nightclub frequenters. |
5 . A flood can develop slowly, over time or rapidly, as in the case of flash floods which can develop in just a few minutes and without signs of rain.
Create an evacuation plan in case you have to evacuate your home. Pay attention to the safe areas you can go to. Prepare food kits for natural disasters that you can easily take with you if you have to leave your house.
If there is a possibility of a flash flood, leave your home and move to higher ground at once. Do not wait for instructions to move. Evacuation may also cause a shortage in the food supply.
While evacuating, avoid walking through moving water. Even six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving.
Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon (舍弃) the car and move to higher ground, when water is not moving or not more than a few inches deep.
| A．They don’t know where to look for shelter. |
| B．You and the car can be swept away quickly. |
| C．Use a stick to check the ground in front of you. |
| D．Be aware if the area you’re at is at risk of a flood. |
| E．There is no telling when another flood may happen. |
| F．It would help to store food for emergency situations. |
| G．During these conditions, hunger becomes a very real problem. |
6 . Top cookbooks of 2023
The Wok: Recipes and Techniques by J.Kenji Lopez-AltThe Wok’s appeal is not innovation; you can find many dishes like Kung Pao Shrimp and Cumin Lamb on many Chinese restaurant menus. But you don’t have to leave your home. As far as I’m concerned, it’s worth the sticker price to learn the techniques.
Turkey and the Wolf: Flavor Trippin’ in New Orleans by Mason HerefordChef Mason Hereford has put to paper some of the magic that draws locals and tourists alike to his popular New Orleans sandwich shop, Turkey and the Wolf. The cookbook is full of recipes accessible to home cooks. The meatloaf is my favorite.
Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico by Rick MartinezWith seven sections focused on different regions across the country, Rick Martinez guides you through some of the essential recipes for each. The recipes are lovely, but what I love most are the stories alongside each of them. Food is deeply personal and with Mi Cocina, Martinez is sharing his life in food and inviting you to come along.
I Am from Here: Stories and Recipes from a Southern Chef by Vishwesh BhattWestern India and the Southern U.S. share more culinary (烹饪的) similarities than you’d think, from rice varieties to fresh tomatoes. Here, these ingredients explode in a delicious combination of seasonings and essential cooking techniques.
1. Whose book provides guidance on Chinese cooking?| A．Rick Martinez’s. | B．Vishwesh Bhatt’s. |
| C．Mason Hereford’s. | D．J.Kenji Lopez-Alt’s. |
| A．The Wok. | B．Turkey and the Wolf. |
| C．Mi Cocina. | D．I Am from Here. |
| A．They share some stories. |
| B．They feature Indian and American food. |
| C．They stress food’s role in connecting cultures. |
| D．They emphasize the importance of fresh ingredients. |
7 . You just heard you would have a math test on Friday--the same day as your history test. Are they crazy? How will you get all your study done? Don’t worry.
Start studying in school
Good learning methods are developed in the classroom as you take notes.
Note-taking is a way of remembering what you were taught or what read. Keep your notes organized by subject.
Plan your study time.
When you sit down to study, think about how much time you want to devote to each subject. Most people can keep focused for about 45 minutes a time.
Many teachers tell students ahead of time what format(总体安排)of an exam will be. This can help you decide how you study. For example, if you know you’ re going to have multiple-choice questions(选择题), you’ll know how to focus on studying facts and details. But if the exam contains non-multiple-choice questions, you’ll think about which topics are most likely to be covered and how you might answer questions on those topics.
Start a study group
Sometimes it can be useful to study with others. In this way you can make sure that your notes are correct and that you understand the subject.
| A．Work hard all the time. |
| B．There are some secrets to studying well. |
| C．Make sure they’re easy to read and review. |
| D．Listen to the teacher and practice carefully. |
| E．Study based on the type of test you’re taking. |
| F．After that you’ll probably want to take a short break. |
| G．It also helps because you can work together to remember points and test one another. |
8 . It was a hot summer day. I was trying to manage a crying baby and two sons at the library. One of my arms held the baby; the other balanced a few children’s books. The librarian checked my card, showed some pages of the books to me and told me that I had to pay fine. I knew it was my sons’ great work. As I reached in my pocket for my wallet, my heart sank. My wallet was sitting at home on the table.
I asked the librarian to hold the books for us, thinking I would run home to get the wallet. All of a sudden, a woman next to me handed the librarian $20, and asked her whether it was enough to pay my fine. The librarian looked confused as I was. I didn’t know the woman. Why was she paying my fine?
I told the woman that it was not that I didn’t have the money; it was just that I left my wallet at home and could went back to fetch it. She just said that I could do something kind for another person someday, and walked out.
I know how I felt after a stranger paid my library fine. I was pleased that someone I didn’t know would do something so kind. We falsely believe that only the big acts of kindness are meaningful. That’s simply not true. Not everyone can hand out $100 on the street, but everyone can say a kind word or do a simple and free action, which is also meaningful. The power of kindness is real.
1. From the first paragraph we know that ________.| A．the author was poor | B．the librarian was careless |
| C．the baby was badly ill | D．the kids damaged the books |
| A．planned to go home to get money | B．waited for help |
| C．decided to pay the fine the next day | D．shouted at the kids |
| A．may help someone in need later | B．only supports big acts of kindness |
| C．hadn’t been helped before | D．thinks strangers are kinder |
| A．Believe in Strangers. | B．Money Isn’t Everything. |
| C．Small Kind Acts Matter. | D．Friends Are around Us. |
My pen pal, whose name is Mike,
There are four people in his family. His father is an engineer, his mother is a teacher and his
10 . Best known as an author of fairy tales (童话), Hans Christian Andersen (1805—1875) wrote such children’s stories as The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. However, he was also an actor, a singer, and an artist. As an artist, he was particularly good at paper cutting.
Andersen had many reasons for making his paper cuttings, but the main one was to give pleasure. Andersen loved to tell his interesting stories to anyone who would listen. As he spoke, he would take out his scissors (剪刀) and make a wonderful paper cutting to help his words.
He also found that his paper cuttings helped with a better communication between himself and others. Although a shy man, he still loved to tell his stories face to face with his listeners. His stories and paper cuttings helped him to communicate when he would have otherwise felt uncomfortable.
The paper cuttings also became great gifts for friends and families. He would give his cuttings not only to children but also to grown-ups. When his writing became famous, these gifts were even more valued.
Now more than 100 years old, many of Andersen’s fine paper cuttings still exist in a museum in Denmark devoted to his works. While Andersen will always be remembered for his fairy tales, his beautiful works of art also remain for all to enjoy.
1. This passage mainly discusses Hans Christian Andersen as a(n) .| A．singer | B．artist | C．actor | D．writer |
| A．1500s | B．1600s | C．1700s | D．1800s |
| A．live quite a busy life | B．become a well-known writer |
| C．get along well with others | D．write wonderful stories for children |
| A．Why he was fond of paper cutting. |
| B．Which fairy tales he had published. |
| C．How he became good at paper cutting. |
| D．When he became famous as a story-teller. |
