1 . Every weekend my parents give me $100. I bet you think I’m really spoiled (宠坏的). Think again!

It all started when I wanted a really cool _________. I asked my parents to buy it for me but they said I would have to buy with my own money. “But it’s only $100!” I _________. An hour later, my parents _________ there would be a family meeting at dinner.

They _________ the meeting with the words, “We’ve been thinking about how to give you more _________ in our family.” They brought up several “new ways” I could “have more say.” One way was to allow me to _________ for the family. Each Saturday, I was to be given $100 — along with a shopping _________. It was up to me to buy everything on it. Whatever money was _________, whether two dollars or thirty, was mine and I could _________ however I wanted — whether to buy toys, books, jackets, or even a bicycle. My parents’ $100-a-week plan gives me real __________ to shop for the best bargains (特价商品). I __________ prices on every single item on my list before I __________ what to put in my basket.

My parents’ clever plan has turned me into a __________ shopper. Now, when I finally save enough money, that cool bicycle doesn’t just ________ a mere purchase; it stands as a symbol of my __________ success.

1.

A．bar

B．slide

C．bicycle

D．band

2.

A．complained

B．apologized

C．confirmed

D．informed

3.

A．indicated

B．proposed

C．announced

D．admitted

4.

A．arranged

B．concluded

C．attended

D．opened

5.

A．freedom

B．say

C．trust

D．support

6.

A．cook

B．pay

C．care

D．shop

7.

A．list

B．basket

C．center

D．guide

8.

A．brought up

B．passed down

C．left over

D．handed over

9.

A．exchange

B．spend

C．donate

D．save

10.

A．excuse

B．challenge

C．motivation

D．advantage

11.

A．compare

B．charge

C．reduce

D．recall

12.

A．agree

B．decide

C．explain

D．recognize

13.

A．modest

B．wise

C．creative

D．mean

14.

A．represent

B．relieve

C．request

D．replace

15.

A．ready-made

B．last-minute

C．short-term

D．hard-earned

2 . Everyone in the Smiths shares the housework. Let’s see what they usually do.

Prepare (准备) breakfast Monday to Wednesday: Mrs. Smith Thursday and Friday: Mr. Smith Saturday: Sam & Bob Sunday: Linda	Help in the kitchen Mrs. Smith cooks dinners. Mr. Smith does the dishes. Sam sets the table. Bob clears the table. Linda cleans the kitchen.
Tidy the living room Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: Mrs. Smith and Linda The other days: Mr. Smith and the boys. ●The kids clean their rooms every Thursday and Sunday. ●The kids take out the rubbish in turn (轮流).

1. When does Linda prepare breakfast?

A．On Monday.

B．On Friday.

C．On Saturday.

D．On Sunday.

2. What does Mr. Smith do to help in the kitchen?

A．He cleans the kitchen.	B．He does the dishes.
C．He clears the table.	D．He cooks dinners.

3. How often do the kids clean their rooms?

A．Once a week.	B．Three times a week.
C．Twice a week.	D．Three times a month.

3 . All students have bad times. What do they usually do when they get into trouble?

My mom is like my friend. I talk about everything to her. Whenever I have some trouble, I can get good advice from her. I have another good friend — my diary. It knows all my secrets. Talking with my two friends always makes me feel better.

                                                                                             —— Linda

Laughing helps me when I’m upset. I usually watch funny movies and TV shows. I also love spending my hard time with my best friend Dave. He is humorous and always makes me laugh.

                                                                                               —— Peter

Every time I feel bad, I go climbing alone. The study says exercising can help cheer one up (精神振奋). And the beautiful view at the top of the mountain makes me forget all my troubles. Sometimes I shout at the mountain top. It feels fantastic.

                                                                                                 —— John

1. Linda’s ________ knows all her secrets.

A．sister

B．teacher

C．diary

D．computer

2. The underlined word “humorous” probably means “________”.

A．quiet

B．funny

C．careful

D．serious

3. John always ________ when he feels bad.

A．goes climbing	B．watches movies
C．talks with his friends	D．reads books

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Linda often asks her teacher for advice.

B．Dave often helps Peter with his homework.

C．John likes climbing mountains with his friends.

D．Exercising can help people feel good.

4 . Global warming is not only bringing rising sea levels and extreme weather events but also causing a growing wave of climate anxiety around the world. An international study found nearly six in ten people were very worried about climate change, while the young appeared to be particularly badly influenced.     1     Here are some effective ways to help deal with your feelings.

    2     Not all information on the Internet is true, and you could be receiving misinformation. Even if you stick to trusted sources, too much information may only worsen your feelings. Try to set a time limit for checking climate related content to avoid making your anxiety worse.

It is important to be aware of your own limitations. You alone can’t stop or undo climate change, so you needn’t place the responsibility on yourself.     3     Joining a group of like-minded people to make a difference is a good way to get started and help you feel better.

Talk therapy (谈话疗法) provides you with a chance to discuss your anxiety about climate issues. A good therapist will address your negative emotions and thoughts about the environment in your conversations.     4    

Positive changes have taken place at personal, community, and worldwide levels. And there is no reason to believe that they won’t continue, especially with your help. You can discover means to influence others with your own positive attitude.     5     Take on whatever role you feel comfortable with and remember to focus on your mental health on whatever path you choose.

A．However, you can always find ways to contribute positively.

B．Staying in natural green spaces has been shown to reduce stress.

C．For example, organize related activities to educate people around you.

D．Reduce your time spent online, especially on sources that are not trustworthy.

E．The UN has made a list of blogs and other news resources about climate issues.

F．Such a professional will recognize your feelings and work with you to manage them.

G．So consider taking care of your mental well-being if you are struggling with the issue.

5 . Natural gas, long seen as a cleaner replacement to coal and an important tool in the fight to slow global warming, can be just as harmful to the climate, a new study has concluded, unless companies can cut the leaks (泄露), since it takes as little as 0.2 percent of gas to leak to make natural gas as big a driver of climate change as coal.

The study, which involved researchers from Harvard and Duke Universities and NASA, pokes holes in the idea that natural gas is suitable energy resources to a future powered entirely by renewables, like solar and wind. “Even if gas leaks little, it’s as bad as coal,” said Deborah, the lead researcher. “It can’t be considered a good bridge, or replacement.”

When power companies generate electricity by burning natural gas instead of coal, they produce only half the amount of planet-warming CO₂. But natural gas is made up mostly of me thane (甲烷), which is, in the short term, a far more powerful planet-warming gas than CO₂, when it escapes unburned into the atmosphere. And there’s increasing evidence that methane is leaking from gas systems in far larger quantities than previously thought.

There are other balances to consider. The CO₂ produced by coal-burning power plants lasts far longer in the atmosphere than methane, whose climate effects disappear after a few decades. So focusing on methane leaks from gas systems as a way to control carbon emissions (碳排放) means the world might reduce some short-term warming, but still face a dangerous rise in average temperatures many decades into the future. That said, with the consequences of climate change already spreading around the world, controlling methane would be a way that works faster to slow warming.

“I do hope the world pays attention to this, as I fear too many remain too concentrated on simply reducing coal use, even if it results in more gas consumption,” Deborah said. “What the world requires is to move to a 100 percent renewable energy future as soon as possible.”

1. How can natural gas contribute to global warming?

A．Its huge amount of CO₂ while burning.	B．Its taking in extra heat from the atmosphere.
C．Its leaking methane warming the planet.	D．Its combination with methane to produce CO₂.

2. What can be achieved by solving the problem of methane leaks?

A．Avoid the threats of climate change.	B．Cancel out the impacts of global warming.
C．Slow down warming more immediately.	D．Balance carbon emissions with coal burning.

3. What is Deborah’s concern about the future of energy sources?

A．Lack of attention to reducing gas use.	B．Unbalanced mix of coal and renewables.
C．Shortage of renewable energy sources.	D．Difficulty in promoting renewable energy.

4. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?

A．Is Natural Gas Better for the Climate?	B．How Can Carbon Emission be Controlled?
C．Is Natural Gas Taking the Place of Coal?	D．How Can Methane Speed up Global Warming?

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who usually reads the morning announcements?

A．Timmy.

B．Mr. McKinney.

C．Johnson.

2. Why does the speaker apologize?

A．For the library hours.

B．For the homework.

C．For the computers.

3. What will take place on Saturday afternoon?

A．A basketball game.

B．A volleyball game.

C．A baseball game.

7 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. When does the man usually read?

A．Before going to bed at night.

B．Early in the morning.

C．When traveling on the bus.

2. How many hours does the man spend reading per week?

A．About three hours.

B．About four hours.

C．About five hours.

3. What kind of books does the man like?

A．Love stories.

B．Travel books.

C．Science fiction.

4. What does the woman think of love fiction?

A．It helps her relax.

B．It wastes time.

C．It can teach her a lot.

8 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the two speakers talking about?

A．A famous painting.

B．Some unusual food.

C．An art exhibition.

2. What will the man do tomorrow?

A．Go to the gallery.

B．Buy some artwork.

C．Stay at home.

3. What did Mark do in the morning?

A．He visited the woman.

B．He worked on his paper.

C．He spent time with his aunt.

9 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the woman sound first?

A．Confident.

B．Worried.

C．Thankful.

2. Why is Jonny praised?

A．For his progress at school.

B．For his performance at home.

C．For his kindness to his friends.

3. Who is the woman probably talking to?

A．Jonny’s classmate.

B．Jonny’s friend.

C．Jonny’s teacher.

10 . People may see different shapes and scenes in the sky when they look up at the clouds. But you need to be ________ enough to turn clouds into art.

Chris Judge, an illustrator from Dublin, Ireland, sees ________ and numbers when he looks at clouds, and he turns them into doodle (涂鸦) art. He ________ illustrating photos of clouds early in the year and posting these ________ online.

It all began in 2020 when Judge was in his garden. He started taking ________ of the clouds and began ________ doodles to illustrate the art he imagined. They ________ various things from sleeping bears to toothy smiling crocodiles (鳄鱼).

Judge then posted his art on social media and the response was ________ positive. Most followers admired his ability to present nature in a (n)________ way. Since then, he has ________ his cloud art every day.

The cloud art is more than ________ expression for Judge. It also brought him ________ in a very stormy time in his life. “My daughter fell ill at that time. Spending some time ________ something relaxing kind of helped me,” he said.

“Now, I am trying new projects all the time to keep my creative juices flowing and ________ people. I think it’s the ________ of humor, nature, and the universality of clouds that interests people,” said the illustrator.

1.

A．courageous

B．experienced

C．confident

D．imaginative

2.

A．toys

B．crowds

C．animals

D．mountains

3.

A．left behind

B．returned to

C．benefited from

D．set about

4.

A．creations

B．articles

C．videos

D．advertisements

5.

A．pictures

B．notes

C．control

D．hold

6.

A．checking

B．adding

C．cleaning

D．viewing

7.

A．improved

B．discussed

C．included

D．aided

8.

A．unexpectedly

B．hardly

C．partly

D．mistakenly

9.

A．useful

B．fantastic

C．important

D．common

10.

A．spared

B．mentioned

C．shared

D．sold

11.

A．facial

B．artistic

C．classic

D．realistic

12.

A．power

B．victory

C．regret

D．stress

13.

A．reading about

B．finding out

C．fixing up

D．focusing on

14.

A．gather

B．impress

C．change

D．charge

15.

A．decoration

B．design

C．mix

D．mess