1 . Now that you know how to build good habits, let’s take a look some tip for you to maintain your new behavior.

Make it part of your schedule. It can be easy for new positive habits to fall by the wayside when you don’t do them regularly. When we have a lot on our plate, life can get in the way of habit building.    1    Use time management techniques to effectively manage your time and your habits.

    2    Surround yourself with like -minded people who have similar goals to you. Why? Because as humans, we are greatly influenced by what others around us are doing or feeling. Being around a positive group of people who share similar goals and interests can help you maintain you habit greatly.

Use reminders. To help maintain your habit, set reminders for yourself. For example, set up reminders on your phone or download one of the many habit tacking apps available.    3    It makes you more motivated (积极的) to stay on track and maintain it.

Practice self-compassion (同情).    4    .But maintaining it can even be more difficult. Putting too much pressure on yourself to maintain your habit can be counterproductive(适得其反). Instead, avoid being too hard on yourself by prating self-compassion. Remind yourself that habit formation is just the beginning of a journey.    5    Don’t beat yourself up and focus on what future actions you can take.

A．Building a habit is difficult.

B．Make sure to keep good habits.

C．Create a supportive environment.

D．And failure is a natural part of the journey.

E．Make your new habits part of your schedule to avoid this.

F．You may have formed a habit of going for a num in the morning.

G．You can also set reminders about the reasons for forming the new habit.

2 . When it comes to the history of snow skiing, there is the early history and the modern history. The modern history is tied to the Scandinavian countries. Scandinavian farmers and hunters used skis regularly during the Middle Ages. By the 17th century, the Swedish Amy was competing (竞争) on skis and using them for battle purposes as well.

The history of skiing is complicated (复杂的), and there’s no telling no how many people had their hands in the development of skis over the years. Interestingly enough, skis were used in the Sierra Nevada Mountains during the gold rush, and downhill races were organized by mining camps. By the late 1800s, people all over the world were experimenting with skis and using them for all kinds of purposes.

In 1888, for example, a Norwegian man named Frigidity Nansen crossed Greenland on skis. Nansen kept a journal of this trip, and when this journal was published in 1890, it brought great interest in skiing in both Europe and the United States. This is one of the most important moments in the history of snow skiing.

The history of skiing sees the activity, or sport if you prefer, really taking off around the tur of the 20th century. People started taking on all kinds of skiing challenges in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the technology continued to get better. The first package ski vacations were offered in and around 1903.

The Winter Olympics only helped the sport become popular. In 1932, both ski jumping and cross-country skiing were events that were featured in the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid. After first featuring as a demonstration (演示) sport a the 1988 Calgary Games, freestyle skiing was introduced to the Winter Olympic programme in 1992. There were 13 events in freestyle skiing at Beijing 2022.

1. Why are the Scandinavian countries mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A．To give an example.	B．To explain the sports.
C．To introduce the topic.	D．To put forward an argument.

2. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The development of skis.	B．The experiment with gold.
C．The history of Greenland.	D．The story of a mining camp.

3. What made Europeans and Americans interested in skiing?

A．A long battle.	B．A Norwegian’s wisdom.
C．The gold rush.	D．The publication of a journal.

4. When did the first package ski vacations appear?

A．In 1888.	B．In the 1600s
C．In and around 1903.	D．In the 1800s.

5. What event became part of the 1992 Winter Olympics?

A．Freestyle skiing	B．Ski jumping
C．Cross-county skiing	D．Downhill races.

3 . If you’ve ever needed a sign to let you know you’re on the right path, Ben Lyne of Eagle Mountain, Utah, is here for you.

Ben Lyne has been jogging for years. However, last February, he decided to make things more meaningful on his morning runs. As he jogged along, he often saw the faces of people passing by in cars. Noticing how unhappy many people looked as they drove long hours to work, he decided to carry a sign that simply says, “I believe in you.”

At first, he wasn’t sure whether anyone would notice it. Then, messages started appearing on a website page of Eagle Mountain’s community. People were noticing and appreciating (感激) his encouragement.

“When I first saw Ben holding up his sign, I was driving to the University of Utah Neurosciences Center” said Jordan Smith. “I have a long history of health issues from brain cancer (癌症), several brain operations, and so on. That day I saw the sign Ben was holding up was just what I needed to get through my fears of seeing my doctor. I helped myself calm down and believe that everything would be OK.”

In fact, another man who spotted (发现) the sign while driving stopped to tell Ben the sign had saved his life. Last Saturday, this guy was just thinking about ending his life when he saw Ben with a sign in hand, which helped him out of it.

Ben now brings the sign with him everywhere he goes, even when he goes on vacation overseas. He hopes to spread his message of love and encouragement everywhere he goes!

Ben’s simple message of acceptance is changing lives, one run at a time! We hope his sign finds the people who need it most.

1. What can we learn about Ben Lyne from Paragraph 2?

A．He keeps evening rums	B．He goes to work on foot.
C．He likes watching people.	D．He cares about other people.

2. Why does Ben hold up a sign while jogging?

A．To make people feel fun.	B．To encourage people around.
C．To get support from people.	D．To say hello to people passing by.

3. What do people think of Ben Lyme?

A．Interesting

B．Inspiring

C．Humorous.

D．Foolish.

4. What does the underlined word “acceptance” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Cheer.

B．Worry.

C．Belief.

D．Surprise.

5. What is the text mainly about?

A．A path

B．A center.

C．A community.

D．A sign.

4 . Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Chicago or you’ve lived here your whole life, there’s always something new to discover at the best Chicago museums.

She dd Aquarium

The aquarium is famous for seven exhibitions (展览), making it easy to spend an entire day wandering through the She dd. We recommend making a list and choosing a handful of must-see exhibitions before your visit. You can visit the others next time!

Address: 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago

Contact: malnourished. org

Tel: 312-939-2438

Opening hour: Mon—Fri9am.—5 p.m.; Sat, Sun 9a.m—6p.m.

The Field Museum

This natural history museum has more than 30 exhibitions covering 480,0000 square feet. Guests come from all around the world to see artifacts (手工艺品) from an ancient Egyptian tomb or relax in a Chinese rock garden hidden inside the Cyrus Tang Hall of China. There’s something for everyone, and you can easily spend an entire day here.

Address: 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago

Contact: field museum. org

Tel: 312-922-9410

Opening hours: Daily 9a.m.—5p.m.

Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago is just as impressive once you make your way inside. With almost 300.000 artworks in its collection, you’ll find thousands of paintings, photos and drawings displayed throughout the galleries (陈列室) and halls.

Address: 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

Contact: www. artic.edu

Tel: 312-443-3600

Opening hours: Mon—Wed 10:30 am.—5 p.m.; Thu 10:30 a.m.—8 p.m.; Fri—Sun 10:30a.m.—5 p.m.

Chicago History Museum

If you’re working on a project about the history of Chicago, you can visit the museum’s Research Library, which houses thousands of photographs, publications and artifacts about the city’s history It’s situated just inside Lincoln Park near Old Town.

Address: 1601 N Clark St Chicago

Contact: ahistorical.org

Tel: 312-642-4600

Opening hours: Mon, Wed—Sat 9:30 a.m. —4:30 p.m.; Tue 9:30 a.m. —9p.m; Sun noon—5 p.m.

1. What is special about She ds Aquarium?

A．It has the longest history.	B．It shows the most photos.
C．It has the most exhibitions.	D．It has the longest opening time on Sundays.

2. Where can you see a Chinese rock garden?

A．She dd Aquarium.	B．Art Institute of Chicago.
C．The Field Museum.	D．Chicago History Museum.

3. Which of the following should you call to visit Ant Institute of Chicago?

A．312-642-4600.

B．312-443-3600.

C．312-939-2438.

D．312-922-9410.

4. Where is Chicago History Museum located?

A．1601 N Clark St, Chicago.	B．111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago.
C．1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago.	D．1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago.

5. In which section of a website can you find the text?

A．Life.

B．Travel.

C．Business.

D．Literature.

5 . Andante Williams had finished his day job as a manager and then slept a while. After he________, his driver app showed lots of passengers needed a________, so he jumped into his new truck and________working. When the fourth________of the night asked him to drive her 150 miles to her home in Williamsburg, Virginia, Andante said yes.

It was after midnight. Suddenly traffic on I-95 stopped dead by heavy snow and thousands of people were________on the highway. Andante tried getting off the highway, but road closures (封闭) forced them back into the traffic almost_________ .

One hour went by, two hours went by..., and five and a half________went by. Both Andante and his teen passenger made________to tell their family members what was happening. __________, Andante kept snacks and water in his__________ . And he________talking with her to make sure she was OK. Even though she said she was________ , he could tell she was scared.

________the traffic started to________again. That was when the tired driver did something__________ . Instead of simply dropping the teen off at the first opportunity and going home, he________her to a hotel and rented (租) her a________because she was too________to do so herself. Then, he called her parents and told them that she was__________ . He even________to drive her to Williamsburg for free once the roads were clear.

The story was shared online with the words, “Not all heroes wear capes (披风).”

1.

A．stood up

B．woke up

C．picked up

D．stayed up

2.

A．ride

B．message

C．drink

D．ticket

3.

A．suggested

B．finished

C．risked

D．started

4.

A．driver

B．neighbour

C．passenger

D．worker

5.

A．waiting

B．sitting

C．playing

D．arguing

6.

A．luckily

B．happily

C．immediately

D．silently

7.

A．minutes

B．hours

C．days

D．weeks

8.

A．researches

B．visits

C．calls

D．comments

9.

A．Thankfully

B．Naturally

C．Secretly

D．Hopefully

10.

A．home

B．car

C．desk

D．truck

11.

A．kept

B．forgot

C．practiced

D．hated

12.

A．hungry

B．fine

C．angry

D．sad

13.

A．At most

B．At least

C．At first

D．At last

14.

A．block

B．move

C．increase

D．disappear

15.

A．unusual

B．stupid

C．simple

D．funny

16.

A．followed

B．cheated

C．took

D．sent

17.

A．school

B．farm

C．room

D．factory

18.

A．old

B．young

C．smart

D．honest

19.

A．afraid

B．curious

C．anxious

D．safe

20.

A．refused

B．feared

C．pretended

D．offered

6 . Jane's father encouraged her to make friends        her new classmates.

A．to

B．for

C．on

D．with

7 . Keep        , Jim. Your sister has just fallen asleep.

A．busy

B．clean

C．quiet

D．fit

8 . Look! The girl          on the stage is my cousin, Lily.

A．singing

B．sung

C．sing

D．sings

9 . Let’s set out right now,        we will be late for our flight.

A．and

B．or

C．but

D．so

10 . He has read a lot of books on arts        he wants to be an artist in the future.

A．because

B．though

C．once

D．unless