2 . In the old-fashioned town of Willowbrook, two friends named Emma and Liam shared an intimate bond. They were inseparable and spent every moment together, laughing, exploring, and creating unforgettable memories.

One cold winter morning, as the first snowflakes gently fell from the sky, Emma woke up with a stuffy nose and a sore throat. She tried to brave it and get ready for school, but her body felt weak and achy. Unwillingly, she called Liam to let him know she couldn’t make it to school that day.

Liam was concerned when he heard the tiredness in Emma’s voice. “Don’t worry, Em. I’ll take care of everything at school for you,” he assured her. Feeling grateful for Liam’s understanding, Emma forced a smile and replied, “Thank you, Liam. You’re the best friend anyone could ask for.”

After school, Liam hurried to Emma’s house, carrying a meal he had prepared for her. He knocked on the door, and Emma’s mother welcomed him with a warm smile. “Oh, Liam, you’re such a thoughtful friend,” she said.

“I brought some soup and tea for Emma. I hope it will make her feel better,” Liam replied, some concern in his eyes. Entering Emma’s room, Liam found her curled up under a blanket, looking pale but relieved to see him. “Hey, I brought some comfort food to cheer you up,” he said, setting the food on her bedside table.

Emma’s eyes lit up, and she smiled weakly. “You didn’t have to, but thank you. This means the world to me,” she whispered. Sitting by her side, Liam kept her company, chatting softly and making her laugh despite her illness. The warmth of their friendship enveloped the room, bringing a feeling of comfort to Emma’s tired soul.

As Emma regained her strength, she realized just how lucky she was to have a friend like Liam. His unwavering presence and kindness had made her recovery easier and brighter. Their friendship grew stronger with each passing day, and from that moment on, they knew they would be there for each other through thick and thin.

1. What does the underlined word “intimate” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Satisfactory.

B．Informal.

C．Close.

D．Temporary.

2. Why didn’t Emma go to school that morning?

A．It was too cold to go outside.	B．Liam failed to pick her up.
C．She was in a bad condition.	D．School was closed for the heavy snow.

3. Which of the following can best describe Liam?

A．Considerate and caring.	B．Brave but lazy.
C．Selfless and active.	D．Independent but stubborn.

4. What’s the text mainly about?

A．Emma’s illness.	B．A precious friendship.
C．Liam’s company.	D．How to help a friend.

3 . 假如你是李华，你校将组织校内留学生参观中国画展览，请你以校学生会的名义写一则通知发布在校园网上。内容包括：
1.展览的时间和地点；
2.展览内容；
3.参观时的注意事项。
1.词数 80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Notice

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4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

My Best Teaching Experience

Tyler was only in my senior class for a semester. He had been suspended (使停学) many times in previous years because of his anger issues. When he entered my class, I thought the worst.

Tyler sat in the back row. Every time I talked to the class, I would ask students questions, calling them by name. Unfortunately, every time I called on Tyler, he would respond with a joke. If he got an answer wrong, he would become angry.

About a month into the year, I was still trying to connect with Tyler. I can usually get students involved in class discussions or at least have them sit quietly and attentively (专心地). By contrast, Tyler was often loud and sometimes rude.

He had been in so much trouble over the years. He expected his teachers to know about his past; about how many times he had been sent to the office or suspended from school. I had found that these sorts of referrals (移交) were not very effective and that students would return from the office behaving worse than before.

One day, Tyler was talking over me while I was teaching. I stopped my lesson and said, “Tyler, why don’t you join in our discussion instead of having one of your own?” With that, he got up from his chair, pushed it over and yelled something. I can’t remember what he said other than that he included some impolite words. I sent Tyler straight to the office, and he received a week’s suspension.

To this point, this was one of my worst teaching experiences. Tyler’s anger was almost too much for me. The week Tyler was suspended from school was a wonderful time, and we got a lot accomplished as a class. However, the suspension week would soon come to an end, and I was fearful of his return.

续写要求：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

On the day of Tyler’s return, I stood at the door awaiting him.

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A spark of surprise flashed across his face.

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5 . 你校于11月1日举行了100周年校庆活动。假如你是学校英语报的记者，请写一篇短文，报道此次校庆活动，内容包括：
1. 活动内容
2. 活动反响
注意：1. 词数80词左右（标题已给出，不计入总词数）；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

The 100^th Anniversary Celebration of Hainan Middle School

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6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The growing popularity of precooked food in China — also known as the ready-meals industry — has made     1     a capital darling. In the world’s second-largest economy, the market for pre-prepared dishes has been mainly driven by caterers. But a shift     2     restaurants to family dining tables in the past two years,     3     (bring) pre-made food to the mass consumer market rapidly.

“Pre-prepared dishes meet the     4     (prefer) of a new generation of consumers for healthier and more distinctive meals.” According to a report, China’s pre-prepared dishes market generated about 550 billion yuan in 2021, with an     5     (expect) compound annual growth rate of 13 per cent over the next 5 years.

As a new capital darling the pre-cooking industry is attracting cross-sector investment from companies outside the food industry. In mid-July,     6     founder of a financial technology company called Qudian, LuoMin, ranked atop the e-commerce sales board by selling pre-made dishes on TikTok China, known as Douyin,     7     (use) his personal account. It generated 252 million yuan worth of sales in a single session, more than     8     it was last year.

However, the quality of pre-made dishes in the market remains     9     (even), with problem related to the lack of detailed labeling on such products, as well as difficulties in logistics and distribution.

Without advance notice, the use of pre-prepared dishes by restaurants     10     (replace) those prepared on-site by a chef was harmful to consumers’ rights to information and choice. With the rapid development of the pre-cooking market, relevant regulations are needed to promote industry standardization.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Their hobbies.

B．An activity holiday.

C．The teamwork spirit.

2. What did the woman get a prize for?

A．Climbing.

B．Sailing.

C．Walking.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the woman’s speech mainly be about?

A．Greenhouse gases.

B．Coal resources.

C．Wind power.

2. When will the speech begin?

A．At 2:30 p.m.

B．At 3:00 p.m.

C．At 5:00 p.m.