1. A stay in the country will be beneficial to his health.
2. Many of his songs drew inspiration from his experience as a farmer.
3. When Helen criticized (批评) me, Chris came to my defense.
4. It gives you a sense of achievement if you actually make it to the end of a very long book.
5. He was very angry with the man’s improper conduct.
6. Advertising and promotion are what this company does best.
7. She would only play a role if she could identify with the character.
8. The competition was extremely tough this year with 350 applicants applying for the five positions.
9. Some flats are being torn down to make room for a bank.
10. The retired man donated most of his savings to the school damaged by the earthquake.
2 . Everyone deserves healthy meals. However, unfortunately, not everyone has
A teenager named Lauren Schroeder
“I wanted people to get the nutrition they needed from fresh vegetables,” Lauren said. This
To kick-start her project, Lauren got economic
But all her efforts
So far, she has spent over 1,000 hours working in the garden, producing 7,000 pounds of vegetables. “I want to
| A．invitation | B．access | C．admission | D．ticket |
| A．especially | B．actually | C．obviously | D．extremely |
| A．confirmed | B．appreciated | C．recognized | D．identified |
| A．Arranging | B．Determining | C．Struggling | D．Pretending |
| A．musical | B．familiar | C．unique | D．low-income |
| A．recommended | B．reminded | C．inspired | D．requested |
| A．aware | B．confident | C．certain | D．free |
| A．took up | B．looked into | C．applied for | D．went over |
| A．guidance | B．support | C．pressure | D．benefit |
| A．organizes | B．expects | C．promotes | D．demands |
| A．amazing | B．specific | C．professional | D．tough |
| A．worked out | B．paid off | C．broke off | D．wore out |
| A．reward | B．rescue | C．honour | D．donation |
| A．impact | B．impress | C．challenge | D．observe |
| A．discovery | B．profit | C．difference | D．intention |
3 . Have you ever thought of the reasons why we had better learn a second language? As a matter of fact, in today’s highly-connected world, there are many benefits of it. Here are a few of them.
It helps you better understand the world.
Learning a language isn’t just about learning words and grammar.
As you learn and get better at the language, you’ll find that you have increased self-awareness and more confidence using your second language, which can also make you more attractive to others! Truly, people will respect the fact that you’re learning another language. Native speakers will be impressed with your efforts, friends and family will be proud of you and strangers will be interested in your story.
It makes you smarter.
Believe it or not, it is said that learning a second language improves your memory and strengthens your problem-solving abilities.
You can help more people.
There are so many positive effects of learning a second language.
| A．It improves your creativity |
| B．It builds up your self-confidence |
| C．It allows you to connect on a deeper level |
| D．Studying a foreign language doesn’t have to be all about you |
| E．So choose a language that you find exciting and benefit from it |
| F．This is because learning languages helps your brain exercise |
| G．It’s also about learning about the history and culture of a country |
4 . My kitchen may be the best kitchen on the planet. That is because when I look out of its window can see the west side of Grandeur Peak. Grandeur Peak is one of the most attractive mountains in central Wasatch, with its animals, trees, morning clouds, evening sunset, and the mountain’s paragliders (滑翔伞运动员).
The number of paragliders flying above Grandeur Peak has grown over the past 15 years, so much so that they have become part of the mountain. But during the past year they have largely disappeared. Some paragliders told me that the wind became too strong to fly in. The wind is too strong! Is this another character of our changing climate (气候)? Will paragliding be a sport affected by a warming planet? Utah has been much windier in the past few years. For me, a scientist who studies living things, it is easy to believe that our future will be windier. This year it’s getting super-hot, and the planet is warming faster than scientists expected. I can’t help but worry that the future of paragliding in Utah is not bright.
I’m writing to the brave people who fly from Grandeur Peak with beautiful wings. I want you to join Clean The Dam Air, a group that’ s working hard to fight climate change and air pollution — I’m part of it too. We are introducing a measure, which aims to remove the state sales tax (税) on grocery store food and put a carbon tax on fossil fuels (化石燃料) in its place: gas, electricity produced from fossil fuels, and natural gas. The goal isn’t to make taxes higher. The idea is to encourage everyone to reduce their use of fossil fuels. So, paragliders, join us. Now is the time to take care of our planet. If we succeed, then Utah can be an example to others in fighting climate change.
1. Why does the author mention his kitchen?| A．To share his love of cooking dishes. |
| B．To bring back his memories of paragliding. |
| C．To introduce Grandeur Peak’s paragliding. |
| D．To describe his adventures around Grandeur Peak. |
| A．The author saw less paragliding. | B．Few people visited Grandeur Peak. |
| C．Air pollution became serious in Utah. | D．Strong winds stopped people going outside. |
| A．Uncaring. | B．Supportive. | C．Positive. | D．Worried. |
| A．Buy those foods that are taxed less. |
| B．Reduce flying with wings in Grandeur Peak. |
| C．Join him to support a program about taxing. |
| D．Join a group to improve their paragliding skills. |
1. When did David come back last night?
| A．At 6:00 pm. | B．At 7:00 pm. | C．At 8:30 pm. |
| A．To watch a movie. |
| B．To read in a library. |
| C．To have some discussions. |
| A．Apply to work for the club. |
| B．Contact Lucy for more information. |
| C．Learn more about the neighborhood. |
6 . When you hear the word “culture”, you may think of nations or societies.
Everyone has a unique culture that determines who they are as a person. Your family culture helps you understand your traditions and explains the reason for your behavior every day. It’s important to you.
After this, it’s time to write a detailed description of your family’s culture.
The last step is to share it with people. You can talk to your family about their culture and let them know that you’ve written down what they are like. You can also talk to friends who know little about your family’s culture.
Exploring your family’s culture is an exciting process that will bring new meaning to everything you’ve ever held dear. So start your journey of uncovering it right now!
| A．This is a key part of the process. |
| B．But every family has a culture, too. |
| C．Know how to talk with your family. |
| D．Start by researching your family’s history. |
| E．It also contributes to your family togetherness. |
| F．Then they can start a process of self-exploration. |
| G．So they will know better what your family is all about. |
Cynthia was a primary school student. She was curious about everything. She made efforts to get a good grade in every subject. She was a kind-hearted and outgoing girl. At school, she was always ready to help her classmates. At home, she helped her mum do some housework. She was never a concern to her mum, Mrs. Anderson.
However, Mrs. Anderson noticed a change in Cynthia these days. There were more quiet moments. Mrs. Anderson saw Cynthia looking out of the window, lost in thought. She also learned from her teacher that Cynthia wasn’t as focused on school as before. A sense of worry rose in Mrs. Anderson’s heart and she wondered about what was behind Cynthia’s unusual behavior.
Before going to bed, she started talking with Cynthia, asking about her day. However, Cynthia just said that nothing in particular happened. Mrs. Anderson’s concern grew. She decided to keep a closer eye, hoping to uncover the challenges her daughter might be facing.
One day, while cleaning up Cynthia’s bedroom, Mrs. Anderson discovered something unexpected — on her desk lay some books on how to treat injured birds. It was quite surprising. Cynthia had never told her about this. It also amazed Mrs. Anderson. She had a deep love for nature and birds and she could always find inspiration in their freedom and the beauty of their songs. She couldn’t help but wonder what had inspired her daughter’s newfound interest in birds.
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The next morning, Mrs. Anderson saw Cynthia walking quietly into the backyard with a first aid kit in hand.
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Mrs. Anderson couldn’t help but walk out.
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8 . Erin Alexander, who was suffering from the loss of her relative, was having a hard day. However, her day took an unexpected turn when she picked up her order and noticed a message on the cup: “Madam,” the waitress had written next to a heart, “your heart is golden.” The small and unexpected act moved her deeply, brightening the rest of her day.
New research confirms the great influence of experiences like Ms. Alexander’s. Researchers found people who perform an unplanned act of kindness tend to undervalue how much the receiver will appreciate it. This could hold many of us back from doing nice things for others more often.
In a recent experiment, 84 participants (参与者) were given a hot chocolate on two cold weekends at a park and were told they could keep it or give it to a stranger. The 75 participants who gave away their drink were asked to guess how “big” their kind act would feel to the receiver on a scale (等级) from 0 to 10, and how the receiver would rate their feelings upon receiving it. The receivers were then asked to report how they actually felt using the same scale.
It turned out that the people doing the kind thing always undervalued the importance of their actions. While they thought they were offering something small, the receivers considered it more meaningful because someone had done something nice for them.
Despite longing for kindness, many people feel awkward at the thought of being kind. The “little inner voice” often leads them to question whether their behavior might be misunderstood or whether it will make the receiver feel pressured to pay it back.
But an act of kindness is unlikely to have unintended results; it can lead to even more kindness. If you are not already in the habit of performing unplanned kind acts, start by thinking about what you are interested in and how you can turn that into an offering for others.
1. How did Erin Alexander feel after reading the message?| A．Calm. | B．Puzzled. | C．Warmed. | D．Anxious. |
| A．rule | B．process | C．purpose | D．result |
| A．A mix of fears. | B．Coldness from others. |
| C．High expectations of others. | D．Voices from the public. |
| A．Think twice before helping. | B．Value kindness from others. |
| C．Find ways to change habits. | D．Take action to offer kindness. |
According to legend, the Yellow River flooded during the period of Emperor Yao, and the people
In the face of difficulties, we should have the wisdom
The skies were clear, not a cloud in sight. Although the calmness of the atmosphere should seem to ease my state of mind, my fear of heights overpowered any positive thoughts about the coming dive. Although I was terrified, I grew the courage to take a glance and was shocked by the breathtaking view that my eyes laid upon. The tops of the cloud gave forth a gold lining around them. “Oh, how beautiful!” I said to myself.
It was time to start preparing for my first dive. We rode into town and purchased some equipment such as a vest, a regulator and a tank. Everything seemed to be in good condition to dive with. All of my equipment was ready to see the waters.
We then ventured across the island to the spot where we were to begin our dive. Getting out of the car, I noticed that the air was quiet and misty. The wind was curiously strong and carried a cold chill(寒意)with it. “This is where we will get in,” the diving instructor said.
I was told that, in order to access the water, I had to jump. Now, this was not a simple “jump”. “There is little chance that I can do that. Do you even realize how high up we are?” I said to my mother. “Yes, you can! Just trust yourself. Just think of it as your chance to feel like you are flying,” my mother encouraged me.
My mother just could not seem to understand how fearful I was. My heart was beating violently. I was almost certain that the fish could even hear my heartbeat. Terrified and shaking uncontrollably, I could not make myself jump. The sound of the waves made me terrified. The waves were rhythmically pounding into the side of the bank, so violently that the water reached the same height that I stood.
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Although terrified, I gathered courage and told myself that I could do it.
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Once in the water, I opened my eyes to a whole new world.
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