1 . The bell rang to signal the beginning of lunch. Juanita rushed out of the classroom and headed _______ for the library. There was no way she was going to eat in the cafeteria today. Not after she did _______ when she was asked to represent her class to give a speech in the school. She was afraid that this would make her classmates and teacher sad and disappointed.

Juanita couldn’t believe her luck. No one _______ she had gone missing. Even the teachers, in their _______ to have their own thirty-minute break, weren’t aware that she had slipped away from the rest of the class. If her luck would only hold, she could slip (滑) past the eyes of Mrs. McGuire, the librarian, and _______ out in the corner where there’s a nice, minute cubbyhole just large enough for her to sit and go unseen.

It didn’t take long for Juanita to solve her next dilemma. When she rounded the comer, she was _______ to see her entire class, including her teacher, standing in her way. They must have entered through the other set of double doors while Juanita was trying to sneak (溜) past the front desk.

“I can explain,” Juanita’s voice sounded worried even to her own ears. “You don’t need to,” her teacher _______. “We are like a family, Juanita. Sometimes we make mistakes. Sometimes we get embarrassed. Sometimes we get upset. Sometimes, we even do things we wish we hadn’t done. But, what we don’t do, what we never do, is not be there for each other. And we don’t give way to the _______.” She smiled at Juanita, and all the other students began to _______.

Juanita knew she would never forget today. No matter what happened from this point forward, she would always remember how kind everyone had __________ her, and she hoped she could pay the kindness forward.

1.

A．straight

B．back

C．off

D．up

2.

A．carefully

B．poorly

C．directly

D．immediately

3.

A．figured

B．protested

C．proved

D．noticed

4.

A．rush

B．need

C．attempt

D．hope

5.

A．give

B．step

C．hide

D．find

6.

A．grateful

B．shocked

C．excited

D．amazed

7.

A．called in

B．took in

C．broke in

D．dropped in

8.

A．opportunities

B．challenges

C．pressures

D．beliefs

9.

A．cheer

B．greet

C．forgive

D．disappear

10.

A．benefitted

B．inspired

C．pressed

D．treated

2 . Surf Camp Overview

Take advantage of this opportunity to surf the best waves of the Christchurch surf region while you receive in-depth surf coaching.

The Kaikoura coast will be our target destination. Everything is designed for the average surfer who may have started later than they would have liked. It’s about fun and new surfing experiences. You will improve your surfing by theory sessions, land-based simulations (模拟) video coaching and tips on mindset.

Day 1: We will meet as a group in Christchurch around 10 am, load up the van (小型货车) with our surfboards and equipment and head for Kaikoura. We will get to know each other, I’ll figure out where your surfing is at and we’ll hopefully fit two sessions in once at our destination.

Day 2-4: Three full days of continuous surfing and coaching. In between sessions we’ll check videos and go through theory lessons while calming down. We can also check out local attractions and good food spots etc.

Day 5: We’ll fit in a couple of surf sessions before heading back to Christchurch Airport around 2 pm.

By attending the Christchurch surf camp you will come away with the skills and confidence to move gradually in the direction of your surfing goals. I hope you’ll feel a sense of possibility that you can learn some new skills. You’ll also get:

● video footage (片段) from all your surf sessions

● downloads of all the material from the theory sessions

● a relaxing positive time with like-minded people

1. Who are the camp targeted at?

A．Professional athletes.	B．Unskilled surfers.
C．Surf lifeguards.	D．Surf coaches.

2. What will participants do on Day 1?

A．Select proper surfboards.	B．Visit local attractions.
C．Receive skill check.	D．Watch video lessons.

3. What will participants get from this camp?

A．Resources and skills.	B．Medals and certificates.
C．Tickets and additional training.	D．Individual tutoring and online classes.

3 . Today, however, technological advances have led to a __________ of art and technology. As a result, the art world is changing greatly. (根据句意填空)

4 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Romanticism has been a part of human creative expression for     1     (century) all over the world. Li Bai, one of China’s     2     (great) poets, wrote poetry during the Tang Dynasty. As a boy, Li Bai lived in Sichuan with his family.     3     the age of 25, he began travelling around the country. He made friends with scholars and kept journals. His travels were the basis for his works of more than 2000 poems,     4     were about beautiful natural scenes and the people who touched his heart.

5 . If you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must.

Merriam-Webster

Merriam-Webster is a well-known and highly trusted dictionary. The app provides quality definitions, audio pronunciations and usage examples. It even lets you search for words by speaking them! This feature is perfect when you hear a word you don’t understand but aren’t sure how it’s written.

Oxford Dictionary of English

The Oxford Dictionary of English app is a comprehensive and reliable resource for English language reference. The app provides clear and concise definitions, along with audio pronunciations and example sentences. You can also access synonyms, antonyms and word origins. Additionally, the app offers offline functionality, allowing you to access the dictionary even without an internet connection.

Vocabulary.com

The Vocabulary.com dictionary app is excellent for English learners because it has very easy-to-understand definitions. The site says it’s “as if your favorite teacher were explaining it to you.” Each definition has explanations of what the word means and also when and how you would use it. It even turns learning into a game by letting you earn points!   

FluentU

FluentU takes real-world videos and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. It uses a natural approach that helps you ease into the English language and culture over time. You’ll learn English as it’s spoken in real life. The best part is that FluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you’re learning and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It even reminds you when it’s time to review!

1. Merriam-Webster app can help English learners ________.

A．find right words to speak perfect English

B．search for a word even without an internet connection

C．learn difficult words by practicing more and reviewing

D．look for a word when they are unsure about its spelling

2. Which dictionary app proves English learners with simple definitions and interesting learning?

A．Merriam-Webster.	B．Oxford Dictionary of English.
C．Vocabulary.com.	D．FluentU.

3. What’s the main purpose of this passage?

A．To recommend useful dictionary apps.

B．To give suggestions on English learning.

C．To offer advice on how to use a dictionary app.

D．To introduce the sources of English vocabulary.

6 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

When I hurried to the store, I saw that the books were already being packed into     1     (box). I had a long chat with Casey, the store’s elderly owner. Sighing     2     (deep), he told me how it was becoming difficult to run an independent bookstore. More and more customers     3     (attract) by chain stores and online discounts. I tried to think of some words of sympathy,     4     I had to admit that the Rainbow Bookstore couldn’t stay in business much longer.

7 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

The Little Prince     1     (tell) us the importance of looking beneath the surface of things to uncover their real meanings. I like it because it is simple, and yet it really made me think a lot     2     life and death, love and responsibility, friendship and loneliness. One of the most memorable characters in the book is a rose,     3     the little prince fell in love with.

8 . 请选出与释义“忠诚地”匹配的单词。

A．faithfully

B．currently

C．extensively

D．mentally

9 . 请选出与释义“感激，欣赏”匹配的单词。

A．advance

B．appreciate

C．remark

D．reward

10 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 一个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Jeremy Hampden prepared the speech carefully and went to the wedding with his daughter, Jenny. He had included a large number of funny stories in the speech and, of course, it was a great success. As soon as he     1    （finish）, Jenny told him she wanted to go home. On the way home, he asked Jenny     2     she had enjoyed the speech. To his surprise, she said she hadn’t because she did not like to see so many people     3    （laugh）at him!