1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．A town.

B．A hospital.

C．An organization.

2. What does the speaker say about the project this year?

A．It is interesting.

B．It is successful.

C．It is difficult.

3. What ability is required to become a volunteer for MSF?

A．Handling pressure.

B．Knowing others well.

C．Dealing with emergency.

4. What kind of volunteers are in urgent need?

A．Doctors.

B．Building engineers.

C．Food experts.

2 . How is the woman’s French?

A．Bad.

B．Good.

C．Progressive.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答下面小题。
1. What is the speech mainly about?

A．Old people’s life challenges.

B．Services designed for the elderly.

C．People willing to help old people.

2. What is used to stop unwanted telephone calls?

A．TrueCall.

B．Red & Yellow Care.

C．The training program.

3. What happened to Robert Smith’s mother?

A．She lost her independence.

B．She dialed a wrong number.

C．She was cheated out of her money.

4. What are Red & Yellow Care’s members asked to do?

A．Make decisions for the elderly.

B．Volunteer to help old people.

C．Wait for old people’s decisions patiently.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How many hours does Tom work every Saturday?

A．Five.

B．Six.

C．Nine.

2. What does Tom basically do?

A．He offers advice to customers.

B．He buys products for customers.

C．He takes the money from customers.

3. What is the most difficult for Tom?

A．To work long hours.

B．To talk all the time.

C．To know about all the products.

4. What does Tom like most about his job?

A．Meeting different people.

B．Using the latest computers.

C．Getting close to new technology.

5 . A phrase “less screen time and more green time” is popular now. A study from the University of Adelaide found that more time outside and less time spent watching TV is connected with better psychological (心理的) results and school achievements among teenagers. Gardening is a great way to do so.

Jim Carter, a psychologist of America, is asking for teenagers’ return to traditional values of gardening, and thinks that they need to turn off the TV and go outside to do something healthier instead. Carter even considers it important to put gardening as a usual course because it is proven to be good for mental health.

“It’s physical exercise, and it teaches patience,” Carter explains. “The wait for a small sunflower seed (葵花籽) to become a six-foot plant is long.”

“I’m hearing that teenagers are struggling to deal with stress, and every time they open Gardeners’ World, they talk about how gardening helps them deal with stress. They learn so much about life, and so much about themselves through gardening,” said Lee Connelly, a teacher who is carrying out his own green school programme—Gardeners’ World. “The join of gardening into the class course for schools presents a remarkable chance to change education and the benefits are far beyond the classroom, influencing mental health, behavior and developing a lifelong love for horticulture (园艺).”

1. What does Carter suggest teenagers do?

A．Do exercise at home.	B．Go back to gardening.
C．Turn on the TV at night.	D．Pay attention to psychological courses.

2. Why does Carter mention the sunflower seed?

A．To prove gardening is easy.	B．To say dealing with stress is difficult.
C．To show green time is hard to find.	D．To explain gardening develops patience.

3. What can we say about Lee Connelly’s green school programme?

A．It is meaningful.

B．It is useless.

C．It is costly.

D．It is challenging.

4. What is the most suitable title for the text?

A．Time to Get Close to TV

B．Being Sporty, Being Healthy

C．Less Screen Time, Better School Achievements

D．Gardening: A Good Green Moment for Teenagers

6 . After thinking it over for several weeks, I finally decide to say yes to a big life decision. The woman (me) who hasn’t _________ a bicycle even once in the past seven years is going to take on a challenge to _________ from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle.

Anyone who knows me will think this is just _________ . I don’t enjoy sports challenges. As I am _________ my mid-40s, I am eager to prove my body is still useful and can _________ things. And I want to work towards something bigger _________ the daily travel to and from work.

I have _________ run marathons or done things alike. I just _________ friends on the sidelines when they ran the London Marathon. But in all _________ , there has been an element of __________ when I see their achievements. What I see on their faces when they cross the finish line are the joy and the sense of __________ . They know that they have pushed themselves beyond their limits and done something __________ . Now I am 43 and have a(n) __________ to know what that feels like.

Now it is the perfect time to __________ something more than the classes in the local gym, or a jog around the park and show what I can do. So I’m __________ to jump on a bike again as long before and take to the road.

1.

A．touched

B．bought

C．borrowed

D．acquired

2.

A．run

B．walk

C．cycle

D．drive

3.

A．talk

B．comfort

C．curiosity

D．recreation

4.

A．celebrating

B．approaching

C．expecting

D．considering

5.

A．clarify

B．arrange

C．achieve

D．confirm

6.

A．due to

B．apart from

C．as for

D．along with

7.

A．never

B．actively

C．partly

D．sometimes

8.

A．searched for

B．ran after

C．cared about

D．cheered on

9.

A．innocence

B．honesty

C．fairness

D．likelihood

10.

A．envy

B．doubt

C．surprise

D．concern

11.

A．relief

B．belonging

C．security

D．pride

12.

A．practical

B．effective

C．beneficial

D．remarkable

13.

A．pity

B．urge

C．honour

D．joy

14.

A．seize

B．donate

C．taste

D．invest

15.

A．fortunate

B．content

C．qualified

D．determined

7 . At the Canadian Museum of Nature, getting involved is only natural! Inspire visitors and school groups with special exhibitions, permanent exhibitions, movies and galleries in the museum. Join our team of Nature Volunteers to learn about and protect natural history.

What We Look for in a Volunteer
√Although some volunteers have a specialized knowledge of natural history, a willingness to learn is more important than qualifications.
√Volunteers must attend training to review information relevant to professional knowledge about their position.
√A security clearance must also be successfully completed.
√We ask volunteers to commit a half day a week for three to four months, minimum. Commitment to the schedule is beneficial for all.
√The museum operates in English and French. We are always looking for volunteers speaking both languages, but this is not a requirement for most positions.
Benefits of Volunteering
☆Visit all parts of the museum without any charge.
☆Attend lectures and workshops （if space allows）.
☆Make connections to people with similar natural history, museum and community service interests.
☆Develop job-related customer service, teamwork, interpersonal and administrative skills.
☆Get discounts on gifts at the Nature Boutique!
Volunteer Opportunities

School Programs	Youth Opportunities
Volunteers aged 18 and above will support staff in the in-person delivery of workshops to school groups in the museum galleries （ during the school year）and play a key role during the breakout activities, assisting students in their explorations and discoveries. Applicants should be comfortable working with children in a busy environment.	During winter and spring school breaks, there may be a limited number of volunteer opportunities for youth ranging in age from 14 to 17. Volunteers would assist with enhancing our visitors' experience and/or the delivery of special programmes.

1. Who are disqualified for the position?

A．Those under the age of 18.	B．Those available in a two-month holiday.
C．Those speaking no French.	D．Those with insufficient natural knowledge.

2. What can volunteers enjoy?

A．Attendance at all lectures.	B．Gifts from the Nature Boutique.
C．Training in customer service.	D．Free access to special exhibitions.

3. What should volunteers in the School Programs do?

A．Help hold workshops.	B．Organize breakout activities.
C．Keep the environment busy.	D．Teach children in the museum.

8 . Figure skating is a vital part of my life. I can still remember my first ______ on ice. I was attracted immediately and desired to learn figure skating. However, I found it was a bit of a ______. Initially, I could only grasp the railings (栏杆) to ______ myself and walk slowly along. Despite constant ______ , I just got up again and made much commitment: I kept practicing almost all the time except school hours. Gradually, I ______ the skills.

Sometimes figure skating is ______ as an art form rather than a sport, but to me it’s both. The delicate ______ between artistry and athleticism, and the performances with only a pair of thin blades (冰刀) are ______ . Though beautiful and impressive, figure skating is physically ______ —the amount of athleticism required is fairly high.

For the majority of my younger years I skated ______ , at both local and regional levels. But ______ struck at the near peak of my career - I had a concussion (脑震荡). Though I ______ after continuous treatment, I’d missed the best age for skating. So I ______ it into a hobby.

Out of all the experiences in my life, figure skating has probably been the most ______. It taught me the importance of discipline and self-confidence, and I learned ______ , which made me accountable for my own actions and achievements.

1.

A．slipping

B．rolling

C．stepping

D．playing

2.

A．near thing

B．hard nut

C．big hit

D．fat chance

3.

A．enjoy

B．encourage

C．comfort

D．support

4.

A．falls

B．attempts

C．walks

D．complaints

5.

A．applied

B．mastered

C．upgraded

D．shared

6.

A．figured out

B．focused on

C．picked up

D．referred to

7.

A．comparison

B．arrangement

C．balance

D．exchange

8.

A．hair-raising

B．far-reaching

C．high-sounding

D．mind-blowing

9.

A．powerful

B．demanding

C．beneficial

D．accessible

10.

A．perfectly

B．secretly

C．competitively

D．occasionally

11.

A．failure

B．misfortune

C．opportunity

D．criticism

12.

A．recovered

B．succeeded

C．rested

D．suffered

13.

A．absorbed

B．developed

C．classified

D．transformed

14.

A．pleasant

B．attractive

C．significant

D．personal

15.

A．responsibility

B．enthusiasm

C．insistence

D．determination

9 . Every Friday night the Chevron gas station food mart offers a discount on the leftover food. To ensure the best selection, my mother and I pile into our old car and _________ in front of the mart at five p. m. sharp, ready to get our _________.

Chevron shopping _________ like this: One day my mother suddenly realized that she had maxed out (透支) almost every credit card except the Chevron card and we needed groceries for the week. Since our first _________ there, I’ve learned to believe in flexibility. In my life, it has become necessary to _________ the idea of grocery shopping. My mother and I can no longer shop at real grocery stores, _________ we still get the necessities.

Grocery shopping at Chevron has its _________. The worst is when we have so many items that it takes the cashier what seems like hours to ring up everything. A line of _________ customers formed behind us. It’s that line that _________ the most-the way they look at us. My mother never notices — or maybe she __________ not to.

I’m __________ to shop there, and I’m afraid of running into someone I know. I once expressed my fear of being seen shopping at Chevron to my mother, and her eyes shone with disappointment. I know that I hurt her feelings when I try to __________ our weekly shopping trips.

And that is why I hold on to the idea of __________ so tightly. Whenever I feel the __________ rise to my face, I remind myself at this point in my life I am struggling does not mean that I will always struggle. I know that whatever happens, we will always __________ a way to survive.

1.

A．settle down

B．pull up

C．hang about

D．show off

2.

A．award

B．share

C．change

D．credit

3.

A．continued

B．started

C．ran

D．worked

4.

A．encounter

B．match

C．inspection

D．visit

5.

A．dismiss

B．develop

C．bend

D．accept

6.

A．but

B．so

C．when

D．unless

7.

A．purposes

B．drawbacks

C．features

D．grounds

8.

A．excited

B．guilty

C．grateful

D．anxious

9.

A．declines

B．suffers

C．hurts

D．struggles

10.

A．threatens

B．promises

C．agrees

D．pretends

11.

A．shocked

B．confused

C．embarrassed

D．bored

12.

A．avoid

B．join

C．arrange

D．cancel

13.

A．simplicity

B．generosity

C．integrity

D．flexibility

14.

A．pride

B．bitterness

C．heat

D．sweat

15.

A．figure out

B．wait for

C．agree on

D．break off

10 . Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness!

Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first?    1     Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself.

This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream.    2     It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness.

There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do.    3    .

    4     Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.

An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life.    5     Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.

A．It’s one thing to know your personality type.

B．It’s a great way to show that you care about others.

C．Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon.

D．Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations.

E．It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others.

F．But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing.

G．It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world.