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.

4 . 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.

5 . 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.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman like to try?

A．African dishes.

B．Asian dishes.

C．South American dishes.

2. What will the man do at the festival?

A．Join a dish-making class.

B．Buy some local produce.

C．Cook some noodles.

3. How long will the festival last?

A．Two hours.

B．Five hours.

C．Seven hours.

7 . One day, hundreds of people were stuck in traffic on the highway in below-freezing temperatures due to a snowstorm. With the conditions making it _________ for rescue workers to help, many were trapped overnight with no access to _________.

But one stuck driver found a _________ spot in the despair. As she was sitting in her car fearing the _________, Casey Holihan and her husband, John Noe, _________ a bread truck just ahead of them in the jam. Willing to try just about anything, they called the customer service number listed on the back of the truck and left a _________ begging for the driver to open the back and _________ bread to the hungry passengers around them. It was a last-ditch effort, and the couple wasn’t very _________ about getting a response. But to their _________ they soon received a phone call from the company’s owner, Chuck Paterakis, with the news that he was __________ the truck’s driver to open up and pass out loaves of bread from his cargo. Overjoyed by the news, Holihan and Noe __________ the truck’s driver to bring much-needed things to the cars around them.

The simple loaves of bread were surely a ray of __________ in an impossibly disturbing situation. Holihan herself calls it “one of the __________ moments” she’s ever witnessed. This company could have made a(n) __________ from the bread but instead chose to help the people around them. That is just so incredible that someone chose __________ over profit, especially in a situation where people were so desperate.

1.

A．stressful

B．effortless

C．practical

D．difficult

2.

A．water

B．necessities

C．bread

D．blankets

3.

A．new

B．familiar

C．bright

D．strange

4.

A．least

B．best

C．most

D．worst

5.

A．spotted

B．realized

C．stared

D．knew

6.

A．number

B．message

C．note

D．clue

7.

A．lend

B．sell

C． distribute

D．send

8.

A．upset

B．optimistic

C．excited

D．anxious

9.

A．relief

B．regret

C．surprise

D．credit

10.

A．consulting

B．guiding

C．begging

D．instructing

11.

A．kept up with

B．teamed up with

C．met up with

D．put up with

12.

A．hope

B．truth

C．inspiration

D．faith

13.

A．happiest

B．bravest

C．kindest

D．friendliest

14.

A．profit

B．difference

C．living

D．contribution

15.

A．welfare

B．fame

C．award

D．humanity

8 . The first way we learn to communicate is through body language — our facial expressions, our gestures and, when we’re older, our postures. Even after we figure out how to speak, this non-verbal communication still exerts (施加) a powerful and often unconscious influence over our interactions, people’s first impressions of us and even our impressions of ourselves.     1    .

Change how you feel

To de-stress: Forcing a smile can make running easier and tough tasks less stressful. One 2012 experiment found that a grin makes holding your hand in ice water more bearable.

To feel more confident:     2    . Striking this so-called power pose shortly before an interview or athletic contest can be particularly powerful for women, who tend to sit and stand in a way that takes up less space.

To persevere:     3    . In a 2008 study, students who sat with their arms crossed kept working on an impossible problem nearly twice as long as those with their arms at their sides.

Change how others feel

    4    : Studies show that holding someone’s gaze may help people think you’re trustworthy and intelligent. According to body language expert Carol Kinsey Goman, it can also make people think you’re a good listener.

To foster connections: Mirroring the facial expressions and gestures of the person you’re talking to can help them feel more comfortable. One 2011 experiment found this is an effective sales skill.

To engage or disengage: If you want to let someone know you’re listening, sit facing them with your full body, knees and shoulders pointed at them.     5    .

A．To come across as sincere

B．But if you want to spread tension, angle your body slightly away — facing full-on is confrontational (对抗性的) when things get heated

C．Here’s how to use body language to everyone’s benefit

D．Making your index finger (食指) and middle finger crossed can help you gather strength

E．To inform people

F．Standing like Wonder Woman — legs apart, hands on hips, chest up — may make you feel more powerful

G．Crossing your arms across your chest can help you persist in solving a problem

9 . Sentry Mead, Isle of Wight

Sentry Mead is an ideal destination with nine beautifully decorated bedrooms. The attention to detail is exceptional. Hence, each room enjoys its own uniqueness. And guests delight in features such as piles of books, homemade cupcakes, chocolates and a pillow menu. Dogs are welcomed and are allowed everywhere except the dining room. Besides walks and treats, there are blankets for them too.

The Halfway Bridge, West Sussex

The Halfway Bridge, a welcoming village pub-with-rooms, is oriented (指向的) towards rural life, famous for its delicious local and fresh food —their burgers are particularly popular. Rooms are in a single-story block behind the pub, and offer contemporary rural style. Dogs can stay in select rooms with garden access. Treats for four-legged friends are available in the lounge (大厅) and bar and there’s always a water bowl to hand.

The Falcondale, Wales

The Falcondale is a romantic destination. Stay in a valley-view room and enjoy the teapot. coffeepot and shortbread available in all rooms. Dogs not only enjoy the landscape, but can sit with you in part of the restaurant. There’s a luxury Canine Retreat package available. Bowls, blankets, towels, mess bags, leads, a torch and an outdoor tap are provided, as well as treats, a temperature-controlled dog bat h and a dog dining menu.

The Traddock, Austwick

The place to go for walking, especially if you choose to bring the dog with you. The Traddock is a welcome country house in the Yorkshire Dales national park. Homely and warm, rooms are decorated in comforting style but with a clear sense of luxury too. Locally sourced food always takes center stage. The personal welcome extends to four-legged friends who will love the many surrounding walks and the peaceful garden. After a day outdoors, they can relax in the lounge and bar.

1. What is special about Sentry Mead?

A．It welcomes dogs.	B．It is detail-focused.
C．It has luxury rooms.	D．It has fine decorations.

2. Why is the Canine Retreat package offered?

A．To have dogs examined.	B．To create a database of dogs.
C．To take good care of dogs.	D．To promote some dog food.

3. What do the hotels have in common?

A．They are dog-friendly.	B．They are in the downtown.
C．They have rural scenery.	D．They have dog shelters.

10 . A champion for all children, Association to Benefit Children (ABC) offers every child a joyful, beloved life by creating programs in urgent response to the needs of New York City’s most disadvantaged families.

Role: After-school Helper

Responsibilities: Volunteers work besides killed youth workers, family specialists, and educators to create a safe and stimulating space where children are motivated to develop the academic skills and emotional strengths necessary for success in the classroom and in life. Day today volunteer tasks could include providing homework help, teaching a new skill, or participating in scheduled activities.

Days and Times: Monday to Friday, 3: 30pm-5: 30pm at 1841 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10035

Special skills or requirements: No special skills needed, but any special subject that a volunteer wants to teach is welcomed and background check maybe required.

Contact: Jessica Casanova

Role: Study Mate

Responsibilities: Study Mates Connect (SMC) is a virtual tutoring program that offers individualized tutoring sessions in Math and English to school-aged children. Volunteers teach children online at an appointed time each week, and they receive curricular support from SMC staff members. Volunteers make a year-long commitment to tutoring so they can minimize interruptions to the children’s education.

Days and Times: Flexible, but 1-2 hours weekly in the afternoon/evening is needed.

Special skills or requirements: Background check will be required and ability to help with homework and reading is essential.

Contact: Erica Choi

1. What is a task of an after-school helper?

A．Cooperating to build a classroom.	B．Assisting Jessica to organize activities.
C．Offering help with children’s assignments.	D．Teaching parents how to handle children.

2. What is required from a study mate?

A．Offering background information.	B．Being free from 3pmto5pm.
C．Majoring in Math or English.	D．Becoming an SMC staff member.

3. Who are the target readers of the text?

A．Poor families

B．Activity planners.

C．Family specialists.

D．Potential volunteers.