1 . 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。

One Sunday morning, a high school student named Lily was wandering in the school. The sun shone brightly through the leafy trees that lined in the school courtyard. A gentle breeze wafted (吹送, 飘送) through the air, carrying the distant sounds of laughter and chatter from other students. It was at this peaceful and joyful moment that Lily saw a wallet lying on the ground. “Whose is it?” Lily said to herself. She picked it up and opened it, seeing a large amount of cash accompanied by important documents and ID cards.

Doubt and confusion began to consume Lily. “What should I do? Should I keep the money for myself? I can buy many things I’ve wanted for a long time.” she thought. The trees around her seemed to swing together, as if mirroring the chaos within her thoughts. “But if I took it, I’d be going against my values and breaking the trust others have in me,” a voice within her whispered urgently.

A knot formed in Lily’s stomach as she weighed the pros and cons, her thoughts racing. The blue sky above seemed to laugh at her confusion, offering no answers or respite (喘息) , which reminded her of the difficult choices she faced.

To make matters worse, just as Lily was about to hand the wallet over to the school administration, her phone rang, which was from her sick grandmother. “Hi, Grandma, what’s up?” Lily asked worriedly. “The doctor advised me to be hospitalized.” her grandmother replied. This added an extra layer of complexity to her already disordered thoughts. “Can I use the money to help Grandma?” Lily considered.

She shut her eyes, trying to close out her confusion and anxiety. She knew that she needed to make a decision, but she was unsure what to choose.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答.

In the end, Lily made the difficult decision to do the right thing.

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One day, Lily received a phone call from the school administration teacher.

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2 . Hackett was on the way from a Colorado mountain last May when he heard a faint bark. After _______ , Hackett found the source: a black-and-white Shetland sheepdog behind fallen pine trees. The dog was too weak to move and looked _______ .

Five weeks earlier, Krugman had let his dog Riley out for a walk. When it didn’t _______ after supper, Krugman became concerned and _______ .

“I thought, Maybe Riley has _______ looking for Pam,” says Krugman. His wife, Pam, had died of a heart condition months earlier. “When Pam _______ , Riley hid behind the bed for several days,” Krugman says. “You could tell Riley really _______ Pam.”

The next morning, Krugman looked for the Riley’s _______ in the snow and asked a local animal shelter to help _______ .

Spotting Riley, Hackett ________ it in his coat and carried him like a baby. When he reached his apartment, he ran a ________ bath for cold Riley and turned on a heater. Hackett ________ Riley through the night, and then drove him to a nearby shelter in the morning.

Krugman picked up Riley in the shelter and drove him straight to an animal ________ . Three days later, Hackett ________ Krugman to see how Riley was doing. “I’m just so ________ for what he did and for the efforts of all the people who searched for Riley,” Krugman says.

1.

A．observation

B．rescue

C．adaptation

D．instruction

2.

A．regretful

B．upset

C．active

D．sick

3.

A．come

B．return

C．move

D．leave

4.

A．confused

B．depressed

C．worried

D．ashamed

5.

A．gone

B．known

C．disappeared

D．waited

6.

A．passed away

B．ran away

C．set out

D．stepped out

7.

A．frightened

B．bothered

C．followed

D．missed

8.

A．toys

B．items

C．tracks

D．belongings

9.

A．manage

B．recover

C．search

D．escape

10.

A．crashed

B．wrapped

C．pressed

D．trained

11.

A．public

B．complete

C．free

D．warm

12.

A．operated on

B．cared for

C．relied on

D．cooperated with

13.

A．park

B．cage

C．reserve

D．hospital

14.

A．wanted

B．told

C．visited

D．advised

15.

A．positive

B．thankful

C．anxious

D．eager

3 . How to strengthen your willpower

Many of us face challenges with willpower, yet most people seem to believe this skill can be learned and strengthened. Fortunately, researchers have also come to similar conclusions.     1    

Work it like a muscle

Think of willpower as a muscle that can be strengthened with time and effort. Experts recommend simple but challenging tasks, like using your left hand to open doors or turning off lights when leaving a room.     2     . Training your willpower can have amazing effects, but don’t overdo it.

    3    

Bad sleeping habits exhaust you physically and mentally, affecting your resistance to temptation. Sleep-deprived people are more prone to lack of focus and risky decisions. While everyone’s sleep needs vary, the National Sleep Foundation recommends seven to nine hours of sleep per night for the best performance.

Meditate

    4     . Regular mindfulness meditation improves focus and willpower even when not actively meditating. Easy to perform anywhere, anytime, a five-minute session in the morning or during lunch is a great star. With practice, resisting the urge to wander will make resisting other temptations easier.

Avoid temptations (诱惑)

When tempted by food, drinks, or spending, use the “out of sight, out of mind” method. If not possible, remove the temptation or distance yourself temporarily. Walk, call a friend, or pursue a hobby until the urge fades.     5     . Distraction until the urge passes can help you stay focused and reach your goals.

A．Sleep as long as possible

B．Form a good sleeping habit

C．Here are tips to help you strengthen your willpower

D．Meditation is a powerful tool for enhancing willpower

E．Engage in these tasks for a few weeks to boost your willpower

F．This is effective for behavioral addictions or problematic behaviors

G．Meditation is the act of remaining in a silent and calm state for a period of time

4 . Districts across the US are trying to address the high number of students needing mental health support. What if they could enlist students as part of the solution, too? A rural Ohio high school has done just that.

At Claymont High School in Uhrichsville, Ohio, a group of about 21 high schoolers are trained in mental health first aid. They’ve taken courses to learn how to help their peers who are going through a difficult time.

The students, who are in grades 10 through 12, are part of a larger program called Peers Uplifting Peers, or PUP, which helps to break down the stigma (耻辱) around mental health and wellness and normalize having conversations about both and seeking professional help when necessary.

A key part of their training is to help their friends get in touch with professionals and established resources. “Students are helping out by picking up on early warning signs. They are noticing that maybe someone is having a hard day or is just sitting by themselves,” said Kelsi Barnhart, the school’s assistant principal. “They try to be good friends, and they speak up. It’s not that they are stepping in and providing counseling.”

Despite a national conversation around mental health, the context may be different in rural areas like Uhrichsville where people feel ashamed of discussing mental health. “It’s hard to talk about mental health out loud,” said Bridget Britton, a licensed social worker. Getting to a therapist can also be a challenge since most rural areas do not have the bus and rail systems found in urban communities. There are also financial barriers. “Many rural residents work on farms, which often don’t provide workers with health insurance,” she said.

1. What can we learn from paragraph 1?

A．Students face mental health issues.

B．Students actively seek mental health help.

C．Students are unwilling to share mental health programs.

D．Students are getting involved in the mental health program.

2. What is the purpose of the Peers Uplifting Peers (PUP) program?

A．Promoting academic excellence.

B．Advocating for stricter school policies.

C．Reducing the shame concerning mental well-being.

D．Encouraging competitive behavior among students.

3. What can be inferred about accessing mental health support in rural areas?

A．Transportation systems are well-established in rural areas.

B．Mental health issues are less taken seriously in rural areas.

C．Licensed social workers are readily available in rural communities.

D．Financial barriers and lack of insurance prevent access to therapists.

4. What’s the most suitable title for the passage?

A．PUP: Peers taking the lead in high school.

B．PUP: Government breaking down the stigma.

C．Mental Health: Professionals offering training.

D．Mental Health: A pressing issue among students.

5 . The fast-paced modern life in the city can be too much for an introvert (内向的人) like myself. And I sometimes really need some time to ______ my shell. Fortunately, I had the perfect ______ to learn and love gardening.

Well, after my A-levels, I stayed at my uncle’s house. At that time the gardening ______ me a lot, because my uncle does gardening with ______ and he has a beautiful garden. When I was there every day, I ______ the beauty of his garden and the interest he showed in ______ it. After seeing that, I was ______ to start gardening in my home and started doing it. Therefore, I started my ______ Garden in my balconies (阳台) with only pots of different coloured roses. As I grew up, my interest in gardening also ______ to grow. It gives me the biggest ______ .

Whenever I go to my uncle’s home, I collect more plant saplings (幼苗) for my Garden. So now my garden is full of colorful flowers and ______ , I went deeper into debt each day buying seeds, plants, flowers, soil, and pots. I preferred to spend my free time in my garden, without getting ______ . It makes me come alive and I just love that ______ .

I enjoy watering my Garden. It gives me enough physical exercise and sends me back to my work with ______ passion. The everyday sun shines bright on the plants and beautiful butterflies fly above the flowers. I smile with ______ when I cast my flourishing garden.

1.

A．turn into

B．shrink from

C．retire into

D．escape from

2.

A．ability

B．opportunity

C．dream

D．plan

3.

A．fascinated

B．puzzled

C．benefited

D．annoyed

4.

A．confidence

B．sympathy

C．relief

D．enthusiasm

5.

A．suspected

B．wondered

C．imagined

D．noticed

6.

A．decorating

B．beautifying

C．fixing

D．opening

7.

A．cautious

B．nervous

C．eager

D．patient

8.

A．large

B．another

C．delicate

D．first

9.

A．continued

B．happened

C．seemed

D．started

10.

A．challenge

B．wealth

C．happiness

D．responsibility

11.

A．however

B．otherwise

C．somehow

D．moreover

12.

A．worried

B．bored

C．thrilled

D．moved

13.

A．spirit

B．courage

C．feeling

D．strength

14.

A．renewed

B．original

C．limited

D．poor

15.

A．embarrassment

B．satisfaction

C．bitterness

D．politeness

6 . 假如你是李华，学校英语社在向全校学生征集社徽。请就以下要点用英文向评委介绍自己的作品。
1. 社徽的形状、颜色等;
2. 你的设计思路;
3. 希望得到采纳。
注意：1. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
2. 词数80左右。
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7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As China’s catering (餐饮) income reaches record highs, new trends are developing that combine ancient and modern elements. This comes among the noticeable growth of trends like guochao,       1     features modern designs mixed with Chinese cultural elements. Guochao has now found     2     (it) way into dim sum, a traditional food.

Beijing’s time-honored dim sum brand Daoxiangcun, founded in 1895,     3     (become) quite popular among young people in recent years. At Location Zero, a renewed Daoxiangcun store, the counter is filled     4     all kinds of Chinese pastries (糕点) .

The pipa cake, shaped like the traditional Chinese musical instrument, the     5     (delicate) made “paper cuttings” square pastry, and the “jade cabbage” pastry all draw     6     (inspire) from elements of traditional Chinese culture.

Among the new products, the cloisonne cake, like a gourd-shaped (葫芦形) vase, is a special product jointly    7     (launch) by Beijing Daoxiangcun and the Beijing Cloisonne Factory. The gourd shape symbolizes blessings and prosperity (繁荣) , showing the unique beauty of traditional craftsmanship.

With the rapid development of live-streaming e-commerce and cross-border e-commerce, innovations in Chinese dim sum     8     (product) are speeding up. Data from Tianyancha,     9     online query (查询) platform for company information, shows that there are currently over 25, 000 enterprises related to Chinese dim sum.

Chinese dim sum, with its characteristic of being low in sugar and fat, is gradually becoming a new favorite     10     is welcoming new opportunities, gradually moving towards healthier and more diversified channels of development.

8 . ALL DRESSED UP...with nowhere to go? It can hurt when your friend cancels plans at the last minute with a message: “Sorry, can’t make it after all.” But there are plenty of ways to get over the disappointment and make the most of your day.

How to be honest.     1    . You don’t want to make a friend feel bad. But brushing it off with a simple “No worries” might imply that you don’t mind and it’s OK to cancel without thinking.     2    . Let your friend know that you care about what’s happened, especially if you suspect there’s a deeper reason behind their no-show. And it’s good to suggest rearranging plans, so you have something you can look forward to together.

    3    . If the same person keeps cancelling plans with you, it might be time to reconsider the friendship. Have they let you down a lot? Is it often hard to get them to commit to things?     4    . If this is what you suspect, perhaps step back for a while and instead focus on other friendships. If you can, arrange to meet friends who make the effort to spend time with you and whose company you enjoy.

Have a back-up plan. Your original plans may not be possible, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time. Despite the upset feeling, you can still make the most of the time you’ve been given back to focus on yourself.     5    .

A．How to draw the line

B．When to draw the line

C．It’s important to acknowledge your emotions

D．It’s common to reply to the last-minute “can’t make-it” text

E．It’s often hard to reply to the last-minute “can’t make-it” text

F．For example, watch a film, or go for a relaxing walk into nature

G．These can be signs that they aren’t the most reliable person to be friends with

9 . Economist Tyler Cowen argues that traditional interview methods are not effective in determining the best candidates for a job, especially in creative roles. Candidates who are well-prepared often pass these interviews, but this only tests their preparation and not their abilities.

To determine the best candidate, Cowen suggests that interviewers concentrate on authenticity (真实性) and spontaneity (自发性) in their interactions with candidates, rather than relying on pre-written questions.

The interviewer should be trustworthy, Cowen argues, as it helps them better evaluate the authenticity of candidates. Eventually, “better allocation (分配) of talent” contributes to economic growth, and more thoughtful interview methods can help identify more talented individuals and elevate (提升) them to greater opportunities. Cowen adds, “There are too many interview questions, and every interviewer is ready. For example, ‘What mistakes did you make in your previous job?’ But many candidates just didn’t prepare well and didn’t provide a good answer. So in most cases, for better candidates, you are actually just preparing for testing. But for more creative jobs, you will lose candidates with other qualities.”

“How to get people into what I call the “Real Mode” largely depends on who they are, as well as who you are. If I am interviewing a candidate, my favorite discussions are just those without scripts. I prefer to have these conversations without asking questions. I hope they are natural. I like spontaneity — how to achieve it depends on the environment, work, how much time you have, and many other factors.”

“An estimate suggests that since the 1960s, 20% to 40% of US economic growth has come from “better talent allocation”. If we had a fresher and more creative interview process, I do think people would be more thoughtful. They will think more deeply about the work they will be engaged in. I think we will find talents that we haven’t seen so far. We will enable more people to have greater opportunities.”

1. How do the interviewers determine the best candidates?

A．By judging if they are well-prepared.	B．By asking pre-written questions.
C．By focusing on their real performances.	D．By testing their work efficiency.

2. What does Cowen think of thoughtful interview methods?

A．Useless.

B．Crucial.

C．Inspiring.

D．Changeable.

3. What does the author mean by mentioning “better allocation of talent”?

A．Stressing the importance of authenticity in interviews.

B．Explaining the role of interviews in evaluating candidates.

C．Rethinking interview approaches for better talent allocation.

D．Avoiding the impact of talent allocation to economic growth.

4. Who does the author probably intend to write to?

A．An interviewer.

B．An interviewee.

C．A graduate student.

D．A career trainer.

10 . Dr. Francis Collins, a renowned American scientist with both an MD and a PhD, holds an outstanding place in the scientific community. His groundbreaking work in mapping the entire human genome (基因) represents a monumental achievement in the history of science. In a recent interview, Dr. Henry inquired about the origin of Collins’s dedication to a life in science. Collins owed his contribution back to a remarkable high school science lesson.

In this particular class, students were presented with sealed boxes containing unknown contents. The assignment was to determine what was inside the boxes without opening them, a task that required creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. Collins explained that this assignment captured his imagination and sparked his desire to explore the unknown.

This lesson, Collins explained, was a powerful example of “education from the inside out.” It stimulated a sense of internal curiosity and the urge to seek answers. In contrast, traditional education often follows a “from the outside in” approach, where teachers serve as authorities with the answers, and students are expected to learn and absorb the information. This traditional model can sometimes stifle curiosity and prevent students from developing a deep emotional connection with the subject matter.

Collins’s experience highlights the importance of stimulating a curious mindset in education. When students are encouraged to explore and question, they are more likely to engage with the material, develop a deeper understanding, and memorize the information longer. This “education from the inside out” approach not only benefits students academically but also helps them develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success in life.

In conclusion, Dr. Francis Collins’s dedication to science was lit by a high school science lesson that contained the principles of “education from the inside out.” This approach to learning, which promotes curiosity and problem-solving, is crucial for stimulating a deep understanding of subject matter and developing the skills necessary for success. Collins’s story serves as a reminder that we can all be inspired to go after our passions and make meaningful contributions to the world through the power of education.

1. What is the function of Paragraph 1?

A．To state the human genome.	B．To present the interview.
C．To lead to the topic of the passage.	D．To show the achievement of Dr. Collins.

2. Why did the remarkable science lesson inspire Collins?

A．It had several sealed boxes.	B．It stimulated him to determine and create.
C．It had unsolved assignments.	D．It stimulated him to imagine and explore.

3. What does the underlined word “stifle” mean?

A．kill

B．change

C．excite

D．protect

4. What can we learn from Collins’ story?

A．Teachers serve as authorities in classes.	B．Curiosity education makes a difference.
C．Subject matter and skills really count.	D．Passion always takes priority for success.