2 . For most people, the weekly shopping is just an ordinary task.     1     When I travel abroad, the first thing I do after dropping my bags off is go to the grocery store (杂货店).

The variety of products in different countries fascinates me every time I travel somewhere new.     2     Another surprise in Malta was their selection of ice cream available even in the smallest grocery stores, the best of which was a pack of delicious ice cream sandwiches.

By wandering around a grocery store in another country, I can imagine what the lives of its citizens are like. In Italy, I saw one aisle (过道) filled entirely with different types of pasta. I smiled to myself and thought that Italians really do love their pasta.     3     Because I can see the types of things that Germans might buy on impulse (一时冲动).

    4     But it is important to get involved in the daily lives of a country’s citizens and know more about them through grocery shopping. I can watch kids begging their parents for sweets. Or watch couples pick up snacks and drinks for a party on a Friday night.     5     Indeed, it’s a chance to slow down and imagine what people’s lives are like, and find that they are not so different from our own.

A．In Germany, walking through the middle aisle was a delight.

B．But for me, I find a lot of joy in grocery shopping.

C．Grocery stores are a great place where I can buy all kinds of local food.

D．In Malta, I found the most delicious chocolate-filled bread.

E．Grocery shopping is not just an act of watching people buy food.

F．People might find it a strange habit to go grocery shopping on holiday.

G．People prefer to spend more time on something more fun like visiting museums.

7 . “Allie, did you write this signature (签名)?” my third-grade teacher asked me. I looked down at the paper on his desk. My mom’s handwriting was terrible.

“No, I didn’t,” I said. “My mom is ________.”

I have a complicated (复杂的) relationship with my mom because of her blindness. Sometimes I become annoyed about the need to ________ her with daily tasks. Helping her too often adds to my daily burden. Therefore, just as a parent teaches their child to be ________, I always try to guide my mom towards self-reliance (自立).

Even though our roles often feel reversed (颠倒的), my mom and I have a quite traditional mother-daughter ________. I admit I have secretly tried to use my mom’s ________ to my advantage in the past, like pretending to eat a salad I didn’t like. But I haven’t gotten away with everything. My mom is not able to see, but she can sure ________ well! I’ve been caught ________ my pears into the trash can due to the loud noise it made.

My mom has never allowed her blindness to ________ her from being a good mother. When I was in a car crash last year, the first thing I did was to ________ my mom. Putting down the phone, she was ________ on her way. The ________ happened only a few minutes ’walk away from my house, but reaching me required her to walk across a busy street on her own. Watching my mom find my car, stepping ________ through the grass to get to me, gave me a feeling of relief. I have taken on the responsibilities of an adult from such a young age that I have forgotten I still need my mom’s protection and ________ .

Throughout my childhood of living with a blind parent, I have rarely thought about how my family is different from others ’. Although my mom will never really know what I ________ , she will always know who I am and how I’m feeling by the tones (语气) of my ________. Her being blind doesn’t make her any less of a parent — or her signature any less valid (有效的).

1.

A．deaf

B．calm

C．blind

D．professional

2.

A．teach

B．help

C．lead

D．push

3.

A．positive

B．friendly

C．hard-working

D．independent

4.

A．teacher

B．friendship

C．relationship

D．neighbor

5.

A．interest

B．character

C．experience

D．weakness

6.

A．smell

B．hear

C．touch

D．think

7.

A．throwing away

B．cutting off

C．picking up

D．breaking down

8.

A．protect

B．replace

C．prevent

D．change

9.

A．seek

B．calm

C．hide

D．call

10.

A．immediately

B．slowly

C．gradually

D．originally

11.

A．trouble

B．accident

C．activity

D．story

12.

A．quietly

B．angrily

C．excitedly

D．anxiously

13.

A．company

B．advice

C．attention

D．comfort

14.

A．take care

B．write down

C．look like

D．find out

15.

A．opinion

B．voice

C．hearing

D．smile

8 . Rescue Dog Frida played an important role in many natural disasters. She saved many people during her working life. Now she has moved on to a more peaceful life after her huge contribution.

Frida is a 10-year-old yellow dog. She spent her life helping rescue survivors around the world after natural disasters. And now she’s finally exchanging her working equipment for something else: a dog toy.

After a long career saving people’s lives, Frida has retired from rescue work, according to Mexico’s government. While she has found at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive over her career, the dog became well-known after a deadly earthquake in Mexico in 2017.

Frida and her trainer were called in after the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that rocked Mexico City in 2017. The dog worked with other rescue dogs and became a symbol of hope for many in the area during the time. Fifteen dogs were called in during the search, but Frida was the most popular on social media.

Last summer, a statue of her was shown at a park in Puebla City. Next to her statue (雕像) is a statue of her trainer, Israel Arauz. A plaque (牌匾) in front of the two reads: “Memorable symbols of the strength Mexicans can have when we decide to come together for great causes.”

In addition to her famous work after the 2017 earthquake, she also worked on two international groups after earthquakes in Haiti and Ecuador. Frida’s retirement was part of the navy’s “International Day of the Rescuer”. She was given a toy at the ceremony to celebrate her retirement. Frida stole the heart of all Mexico and thousands more abroad. Her bark (犬吠声) always gave hope.

1. What will Frida do for the rest of her life?

A．Save people after natural disasters strike.

B．Enjoy her life after retirement.

C．Help people deal with earthquakes.

D．Find more animals that are lost.

2. What happened to Frida after the earthquake in Mexico in 2017?

A．She found at least 41 bodies.

B．She became interested in dog toys.

C．She became very famous on social media.

D．She moved to a peaceful place.

3. What can we learn about Frida’s statue from the text?

A．It was built by her trainer.

B．It was built in the city where she was born.

C．It is beside the statue of her trainer.

D．It has a plaque behind it.

4. How was Frida’s retirement celebrated?

A．She was given a toy.

B．She travelled abroad with her trainer.

C．Her bark was recorded.

D．She took a vacation in Haiti.

10 . 钱学森与大多数工程师不同之处在于他不断地渴望创新和实验。(使用主语从句翻译)
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