4 . For college-bound students, leaving home and moving into a new environment can be a stressful experience. As for the students with anxiety, the transition can be more challenging.    1    . They may feel it complicated to share a space with unknown roommates. But with your proper supports in place, they can work through these challenges.

Make preparations ahead

When a student with anxiety is unprepared for the stress of being away from home, combined with the need of independence, can cause a false belief that the transition is simply too hard to handle. This can result in an anxious thought pattern, making his college life a nightmare. When he is prepared for it, on the other hand, all the challenges can be solved practically.    2    

Discuss appropriate expectations

Establishing healthy expectations can help cut down the pressure. Parents and rising college students might approach the transition with a hope that things will be better in college.    3    . Quite different from high school in academics, even a straight-A high student is likely to experience an academic roadblock during college.

Create a support plan

If your college-bound student is currently working with a therapist(治疗专家)for anxiety treatment, chances are the therapist is helping him prepare for the transition and figure out a support system.    4    . Talk it over with your teenager before he makes the transition.

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While making your teens aware that they can cope with their anxiety independently, you are to ensure that help is available on campus. Establish a weekly check-in to catch up and provide support. Encourage him to seek out help on campus if his anxiety increases. By enabling them to use the resources available in his new environment, you send a positive message to them: You can do this.

A．Check in periodically

B．Discuss coping skills that work

C．Keep optimistic in realistic expectations

D．If not, it’s important to help him make a support plan

E．For example, they may find it hard to make new friends

F．Being fully prepared makes working through the stress a piece of cake

G．One challenge new college students face is adjusting to different schedules

6 . Imagine if it were easy for everyone to get to the seashore, to smell the sea winds and to feel seawater on their skin. Wouldn’t it be great if people with walking difficulty could also get closer to the ocean to enjoy the thrill of a sunset, watching the sun’s rays light up the waves? The good news is that things are moving in the right direction!

In a CDC study, around 14% of adults in the US report a mobility disability, defined as serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. This can make vacation planning a challenge and put some destinations off-limits. But technology companies like Mobi-mat are making a day at the beach for people with limited mobility a reality.

Mobi-mat has developed some exciting innovations like non-slip roll-out accessibility mats(垫子). These function like red carpets at movie premieres(首映), taking people with special needs right to the seashore. They are made of a fine nylon material that is designed for people who use wheelchairs or may otherwise need a firmer surface to cross the sand.

More cities are working to make enjoyment of the beach much more wide-ranging in other creative ways based on regional conditions. The town of Jupiter in Florida has opened up access to its beaches to people who have trouble going up and down stairs via three new wide wooden walkovers. The Miami Herald recently reported on the upcoming construction of a wheelchair-accessible beachfront observation platform, and upgraded park with adaptive playground and exercise equipment for people with disabilities in Miami Beach.

Inspired by creative innovation, forward-looking policymakers and companies, and the shared demands of disabled people who are calling for better access to beautiful beach locations, it seems that many more people of all abilities will be able to head to the beach.

1. What is the good news mentioned in paragraph 1?

A．The seashore becomes the hottest destination.

B．The ocean environment changes for the better.

C．Beaches are more accessible to the disabled.

D．Approaching the sea benefits disabled people.

2. What can we learn about the mat from Mobi-mat?

A．It offers a firm surface.	B．It originates from movies.
C．It replaces wheelchairs.	D．It functions beneath the sand.

3. What can be inferred about the measures in Jupiter and Miami?

A．They’re well behind schedule.

B．They center on ocean protection.

C．They need to be more creative.

D．They’re tailored to local conditions.

4. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To introduce a friendly move.

B．To recommend a treatment.

C．To advertise beautiful beaches.

D．To report findings of a study.

7 . The MetroCard New York, a thin plastic rechargeable card, is a good option if you are planning to take a tour of New York and are looking for a simple and inexpensive way to get around!

Which to choose?

Depending on your preferences, you can choose among the following types of cards:

The pay-per-use card: Pay-per-ride MetroCard

A metro journey costs $ 3 (single fare), but with a Pay-per-ride MetroCard you will only pay $2. 75. Your card will be charged for each journey you make.

Note that a card can be used by up to 4 people-i. e. if you only have one card in your group of 4 people, you can access the subway or bus by swiping(刷卡) it 4 times. However, if there are 5 of you, you will need a second card: the Pay-per-ride MetroCard can only be swiped 4 times in a row.

The unlimited use payment card: Unlimited Ride MetroCard

The 7-day-unlimited MetroCard is valid(有效的) for 7 straight days. It costs $33. If you use public transport often during your stay, it will quickly become profitable! That’s why it’s the most commonly used card for tourists.

The 30-day-unlimited MetroCard is valid for 30 days. It costs $127. You have unlimited swipes on the subway and buses for 30 days, and you can’t pause it once started.

The One-year MetroCard is valid for a whole year, so it is of no interest to tourists.

How to use?

You have to swipe your MetroCard through the reader and then wait for the display to say “GO”. Unfortunately, this isn’t as easy as it sounds at times. As with many other Metro passes, it can be kind of tricky at first, but if you can’t get it working, you are not alone. Just watch other people and do what they do.

1. How many Pay-per-ride MetroCardsre needed at least for a group of 6 people?

A．1.

B．2.

C．4.

D．6.

2. Which type of card is the most popular among tourists?

A．One-year MetroCard.

B．Pay-per-ride MetroCard.

C．7-day-unlimited MetroCard.

D．30-day-unlimited MetroCard.

3. What are new users advised to do with failed card swipes?

A．Check the reader.

B．Copy successful passengers.

C．Wait for help.

D．Choose other Metro passes.

8 . 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。续写的词数应为150左右。

I was in my home office on a boring Sunday in May 2020 when I looked out of the window and saw my dad’s car parked in my driveway. I had thought I mistook another person for my dad. However, when I looked at the man carefully again, I found that he was indeed my dad. He was walking from the front door to his car and was just about to drive away. Why would he drive all the way to my house, only to turn around and leave? Had the doorbell stopped working? Was something wrong?

I raced downstairs, opened the door, and cried out, “Dad!” just before he made it out of the driveway. He looked up in surprise, and stopped the car. “What are you doing?” I asked.

My dad lived one hour away. I hadn’t seen him in person since COVID- 19 was declared a pandemic (流行病) two months earlier. We were all following the health guidelines of self-isolation (自我隔离) and wouldn’t leave the house unless it was absolutely necessary, so it was strange that Dad would just show up. My dad smiled and pointed at something beside the door, where I could see what looked like a plant wrapped up in wrapping paper.

“Open it,” he said.

I opened it and found a bright yellow begonia (秋海棠) plant. It came to me that it was Mother ’s Day, and I had seen many women posting pictures on social media of the lovely flowers they had received from kids and husbands. Waving his hand, Dad drove off.

Later that day, I made a phone call to thank him, letting him know how touched I was to know that he had made a two-hour round trip just to leave a begonia on my doorstep. His act of love really brightened my day.

“I’m sad that I couldn’t hug you. Dad, I love you,” I said.

“Me, too,” he replied with a big smile.

We got talking about the pandemic and how difficult it was to go so long without hugs and kisses from family. That was when my dad let me in on his little secret.

Paragraph 1：It turned out that he did several acts of kindness in a couple of weeks.
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Paragraph 2：After listening to Dad’s story, I was inspired and determined to learn from him.
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10 . 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。

What is painting? Painting is a centuries-old form of fine art that involves     1    (careful) spreading paint on a canvas (画布) to create a picture. As mentioned above, a painter applies paint to a canvas to create a scene. However, painting is often much more than simply     2     (create) pictures. Artists often use their paintings     3    a means of self- expression, for example. Nearly every painting they create is meant     4     (show) certain feelings or emotions.

People who are interested in becoming a painter should earn a college degree in fine arts. During     5    course of their schooling, these people usually take a number of painting and art     6     (lesson) to develop their talent and to learn about different painting styles and techniques. Some art-learning students aim to be artists specializing in fixing    7     (damage) old paintings. Before they are trusted with very     8     (value) paintings, they must usually complete an apprenticeship (学徒期), in     9    they will learn how to fix old paintings from an experienced artist. If these art-learning students can gain enough skills in their apprenticeship, possibly they     10    (get) a job in the museums or galleries to help protect masterpieces (杰作) by other artists.