1 . It was like finding a needle in a haystack. Shelly Romo surveyed what was ________ of her home in Maui, which was hit by a deadly wildfire, hoping to find her wedding ring, expecting to leave ________. But luckily, after three hours’ ________ with volunteers, it finally appeared, the diamond ________ but the band completely damaged. Romo and her husband went straight to No Ka’ Oi Jewelers — a local business that has been ________ fire-damaged jewelry free of charge.

No Ka’ Oi owner Omi Chamdi said he was one of the ________ ones — the fires had avoided his home and storefront. That’s why, in its aftermath, he immediately sprang into action and advertised ________ restorations. “When the fires here on Maui occurred, pretty ________ I decided this is something I can do and I really want to do for the ________ community.”

However, Chamdi doesn’t restore the jewelry himself; ________ he has been paying for the restoration services. When asked if he ever ________ that, he shook his head. “These are not just ordinary items, these are the most ________ possessions that people go back and dig through the ________ to find.”

________, Romo was not ready to say goodbye when the fires destroyed her home. But finding her wedding ring and getting it restored gave Romo some peace about ________.

1.

A．expected

B．reminded

C．left

D．robbed

2.

A．bright-eyed

B．light-hearted

C．absent-minded

D．empty-handed

3.

A．talks

B．journey

C．waiting

D．efforts

4.

A．sound

B．broken

C．solid

D．gone

5.

A．recycling

B．restoring

C．marketing

D．advertising

6.

A．distinctive

B．lucky

C．helpful

D．anxious

7.

A．perfect

B．extra

C．free

D．instant

8.

A．quickly

B．excitedly

C．cautiously

D．hesitantly

9.

A．affected

B．nearby

C．calm

D．united

10.

A．therefore

B．otherwise

C．nevertheless

D．instead

11.

A．expected

B．enjoyed

C．rejected

D．regretted

12.

A．precious

B．necessary

C．beautiful

D．expensive

13.

A．items

B．houses

C．ruins

D．boxes

14.

A．Eventually

B．Originally

C．Gradually

D．Naturally

15.

A．rising up

B．moving on

C．giving in

D．taking off

2 . The Music Educator Award, this year, went to Annie Ray, an orchestra(管弦乐队)director at Annandale High School.She was recognized for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities.Ray got to attend the awards ceremony in Los Angeles and bring home a $10,000 prize.

Ray created the Crescendo Orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as a parent orchestra that teaches nearly 200 caregivers a year to play the same instrument as their child.Ray also works with a local charity to give damaged instruments a second life in her classroom.

The orchestra is about much more than just making music.The most important is to give students a chance to develop their cooperation skills, make mistakes and learn the art of refining something.Ray pushes her students to be brave, go outside their comfort zone and realize they have to learn how to make bad sounds before learning how to make good sounds.And they teach her a lot in return.” They changed my educational philosophy.I understand what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere,” she said.

The warm reception on the ceremony was meaningful.Actually, not many people understand what exactly music educators do or how much their work matters.While her administration is supportive, that lack of understanding is a problem facing the profession in general.Another is resources.She says her school “desperately” needs new instruments.She will use some of her prize money to buy more.

Ray also plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate.She knows of several, those particularly interested in music, and aims to offer financial support needed to realize their musical dreams” It is hard but truly satisfying,” Ray said.“And there’s nothing else like it for them.”

1. What can we learn about Ray from the first two paragraphs?

A．She hosted the award ceremony.	B．She brought music to more people.
C．She gave away instruments to the poor.	D．She founded a local charity for children.

2. What do students benefit most from the orchestra?

A．They acquire in-depth musical knowledge.	B．They make friends with the like-minded.
C．They gain personal growth from playing music.	D．They improve their connections with educators.

3. What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly about?

A．The reception on the ceremony.	B．Importance of music education.
C．Challenges for music educators.	D．Plans to obtain resources.

4. What does Ray find satisfying according to the last paragraph?

A．Winning a scholarship.	B．Developing interest in music.
C．Making musical achievements.	D．Transforming dreams into reality.

3 . 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。

I was eight years old and wasn’t aware of all the arrangements being made for our journey as a family to London in 1950. My mother was in great pain and wished to visit specialists in London. My father reluctantly had to sell our property in Queensland. The day before we boarded the ship, Father unwillingly said goodbye to his five-year-old cattle dog, Spider, who was loved by us all. Father’s friend Sandy was to be his guardian while we were overseas, as he had been getting to know Spider for many weeks.

Six weeks later, an airletter arrived from Sandy, giving my father the news that Spider had run away just two weeks after we had sailed. Sandy had advertised constantly on ABC and other regional newspapers. Despite many “sightings”, the dog was never found. It seems Spider just kept running and searching for us. As he was cattle dog, my father thought he would shoe or dingo-trapped, because of his appearance. But our family thought that Father held a secrets hope that Spider was still alive.

We sailed back to Australia two years later and re-established our home. My father immediately began his own search for Spider. One cold winter’s Saturday morning eight months after our return, my father had a call from an elderly lady living on her own on the outskirts of the town. As she told my father on the telephone, it was “just glimpses of a dingo-type dog in the shadows” of her disused tennis court. That was enough for my father to interrupt my homework.   

We set off in his blue and black Jensen car which he had brought back from England. It was hardly the right vehicle for the rough roads we travelled that day. Five and a half hours later, we found the run-down old property. Sadly, she told my father that the “dingo dog” hadn’t been around for a few days. My father had a strange look in his eye. He put two fingers to his lips and did his special whistle for Spider.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Suddenly there was a sound in the bush.
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Once home we had the task of getting all the prickles (刺) off him.
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4 . My long-distance cycling career of 13 years and 35, 000 kilometres ended as I approached 75. Although I am now no longer strong enough to _________ the long days and big climbs, day in and day out, I have my memories.

The road behind is just memories, some soon to be forgotten, others to be _________ and enhanced with the retelling. A 6000-kilometre cross-country ride initially appears _________, but, once done, it is simply done, much like the challenges that life _________.

Real _________ would come when I was alone on my bicycle. I enjoyed meeting and even _________ the daily targets I had set for myself. I enjoyed the technical challenges faced by tire bursts and loose handlebars, but _________ not at that time. I loved cycling with a strong tailwind pushing me along and hated _________ into a strong headwind. I loved striking up conversations with a diversity of people and sincerely appreciated the support and comfort they _________.

Long distance cycling brings unbearable exhaustion, long hours of anxiety, even fear and desperation, but these __________ into insignificance, compared to the joy and __________ of climbing huge mountains or seeing fantastic sights for the first time. The experiences add newness and __________ to my life and the memories are __________.

Most importantly, cycling taught me to know myself better. It eventually dawned on me that I had more __________ and courage than I ever imagined. The self-awareness and long-lasting memories will give me enormous __________ as I carry on my life journey.

1.

A．appreciate

B．choose

C．expect

D．stand

2.

A．treasured

B．explored

C．created

D．discussed

3.

A．boring

B．annoying

C．confusing

D．discouraging

4.

A．overcomes

B．greets

C．throws

D．ignores

5.

A．loneliness

B．joy

C．convenience

D．panic

6.

A．making

B．changing

C．beating

D．finalizing

7.

A．reasonably

B．admittedly

C．fortunately

D．hopefully

8.

A．battling

B．slipping

C．falling

D．wandering

9.

A．owned

B．offered

C．mentioned

D．promised

10.

A．fit

B．pale

C．run

D．back

11.

A．reflection

B．anticipation

C．satisfaction

D．motivation

12.

A．secrets

B．rules

C．decisions

D．dimensions

13.

A．reliable

B．flexible

C．inaccessible

D．unforgettable

14.

A．toughness

B．curiosity

C．imagination

D．wisdom

15.

A．insight

B．knowledge

C．power

D．admiration

5 . 假定你是学校英语俱乐部负责人李华。你的英国外教Andrew询问你在接下来的课程中是否需要介绍一些有关英国的历史知识。请你写一封邮件回复他。内容如下：
（1）你的态度；
（2）你的理由；
（3）你的建议。
注意：（1）词数80左右；
（2）可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6 . A little more than three months ago, I began on a journey—one that required neither a backpack nor a plane ticket. Instead, all I needed was a notebook and a pen.     1     Come rain or shine. No excuses. Just words on paper, day after day.

Now, as I’ve crossed the finish line of this self-challenge, I’m here to share the invaluable insights I’ve gained, hopefully inspiring you to give this powerful tool a shot.

I’m a great listener to everyone except myself. Most of us spend our days listening to others, through meetings, phone calls, podcasts, or social media. But in that process, we often drown out (淹没) the most important voice—our own.     2    

My mind is an ocean, sometimes calm, often stormy. Through journaling, I was able to see my thought patterns like never before. Some days, my journal entries were as calm as a peaceful ocean.     3     It was a daily exercise in understanding that our minds, much like the ocean, have ups and downs.

The past is not a prison.     4     Regrets weren’t barriers, but guides showing me a better way forward. Journaling became a form of self-forgiveness and a process of releasing the past events.

The future is a canvas (画布). Journaling didn’t just make me a historian of my past; it also made me an architect of my future. I was able to plan, dream, and visualize like never before. My entries were filled with ideas, goals, and hopes.     5    My journal turned out to be a price less tool for personal growth and development.

A．However, they helped to get to know myself.

B．On others, they resembled waves during a storm.

C．Some mistakes were like the stormy waves on the sea.

D．Mistakes were not terrible failures, but stepping stones.

E．My journal served as a platform for my inner self to be heard.

F．I decided to commit to journaling every single day for 90 days.

G．For these, I could revisit, refine, and reimagine as many times as I wanted.

7 . Central Park Picnic Experiences

Having a picnic with family, friends or colleagues at the Pool with iconic views of the NYC backdrop would give you good feelings. We handle all aspects of your event from beginning to end, so you can just show up and have a great time! Fresh baked service! — You can now add games to any picnic experience (details below).

Family-Style Picnic

Serves a minimum of 15 people

Our family-style picnic experience is perfect for big groups! Includes set up & clean up, plus fruits and food. Also includes coolers with ice, blankets, pillows and parasols (遮阳伞). $60.00 per adult, $30.00 per child. Includes a 2-hour picnic with set up and clean up. $50 per add 1 hour.

Social Picnic Party

Serves 10 to 12 people

Comes complete with an entire picnic set up including extra space, blankets, pillows, parasols. The meal is a sampling of sandwiches, roast chicken, potato salad, seasonal greens, local cheese platter, lemonade, water and something sweet for dessert. Perfect for meeting new friends.

We Love This Formal Picnic!

Serves 4 to 10 people

Looking for something more formal? This is special and for you! Includes set up with a set low-rise table for business talk, a great selection of delicious food, flowers, and clean up! Tips not included — and should go direct to your picnic expert.

Birthday Party Picnic

Serves 2 to 18 people

Besides our signature birthday party cake, we also offer a local cheese platter (拼盘), seasonal salad, chips, lemonade and water, plus cookies & brownies for dessert! When you arrive at your picnic spot, one of our picnic experts will have everything set up, ready and waiting for you when you arrive! Includes a 2-hour picnic for 2 with set up and clean up. Add up to 16 additional guests. $50 per add 1 hour. $50 per add 1 guest. Max 18 guests.

Contact us with questions!
1. What is a new service for the picnic experiences?

A．New spots with wonderful views.	B．Whole-process service.
C．Allowing for adding games.	D．Offering freshly-made bread.

2. How much to pay if families with 12 adults plus 10 kids have a 2-hour picnic?

A．$720.

B．$1,020.

C．$1,070.

D．$1,150.

3. What is the most likely basis for setting up these types of picnics?

A．Expense of picnic.	B．Number of people.
C．Age of the group.	D．Purpose of the activity.

8 . 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。

The Two Tree Coffee, located in the Liyukou Village of Huyi District in the city of Xi’an, quickly went viral (走红) on social media.

The popularity of the cafe is     1    (large) due to the boom (暴涨) in cultural and ecological tourism in recent years,     2    (combine) with the government’s efforts at environmental preservation.

In recent years, the Chinese government     3    (strengthen) the long-term protection project, and adopted     4    (measure) such as the establishment of the five-level forest chief system. More and more urban residents, especially those     5     Xi’an, are attracted to the mountain villages for slow-paced vacations.

Wang visited many places before     6    (decide) to build the cafe here. “Cafes are among the favorite businesses of young people, and they provide     7     strong sense of uniqueness when they appear in the countryside,” she said. “People come here not only to consume coffee,     8    to ‘pay’ for the green ecology and the pastoral (田园的) environment.”

In front of the cafe is a tourism highway,     9    connects the store with many artistic villages along the mountain range. Art helps the villages to become     10    (fashionable) and livable, while retaining their natural beauty, than before.

9 . Fourteen-year-old Peter often gets helpful tips from his Big Brother, Paul, a 32-year-old computer programmer, is not Peter’s brother. Instead, he is his mentor through an education program called “Big Brothers Big Sisters”.

Paul and Peter have been Big Brother and Little Brother for 1 year. Previously, they met constantly. They would go to Starbucks, walk through different districts of the city or play games. When COVID-19 started spreading, the relationship had to go completely virtual to ensure their health and security. Now things get better and they meet more.

When school is frustrating (令人沮丧的), Peter texts Paul and gets motivated. When he doesn’t understand a math problem, he asks Paul for help. Paul even gave Peter advice on avoiding being distracted while having lessons online at home, where he lives with four brothers and they talk, play and fight all in one space.

Older than Peter, Paul has had more life experiences. He helps Peter see things positively from different points of view, but he never makes decisions for Peter. Peter said, “Paul makes such a far-reaching difference to my life, in my education outside school in particular.” Paul said Peter had an effect on him likewise, saying that his life was enriched. “If you want self-improvement, join in this program. Really, it’s in practice a job worth doing. I’d like to be a lifelong Big. Brother of Peter, and more kids.”

Asked how it started, Paul said when he returned from abroad seven years ago, he started looking for ways to help his community. Then he accidentally found the program.

The program makes the most appropriate matches. Kids from ages 6 to 18 can continue to get help until they turn 21. At present, Big Brothers Big Sisters has about 1 300 kids paired with mentors locally.

1. Which is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “mentor” in Paragraph 1?

A．Instructor.

B．Researcher.

C．Learner.

D．Expert.

2. What troubled Peter most when he studied at home?

A．It was difficult for him to stay focused.

B．His brothers wanted to use his computer.

C．He wanted to talk and play with his brothers.

D．He always had trouble with his math homework.

3. What can we know from the passage?

A．Paul will leave Peter when he is 20.

B．Peter and Paul were carefully matched.

C．Paul makes Peter’s life even more difficult.

D．Peter depends on Paul’s advice to make decisions.

4. What can be the best title for this passage?

A．Peter and his big brother	B．How to make a great match.
C．Big Brothers Big Sisters program	D．New ways to help your community

10 . A man named Joe in Austin spent several months in order to adopt a dog. Alva is a dog with wobbler syndrome(摇摆综合征), but that didn’t _________ Joe from knowing they would be together.

_________ at Austin Pets Alive in November 2020 at just 5 months old, Alva was _________ , skinny, and in need of a helping paw. She had a hard time _________ and walking on account of the _________ . After almost 24 months of shelter stays, the _________ in her life with wobblers and multiple owners had made her self-protective, _________ , and shy.

Joe had originally seen Alva on APA’s Instagram, and determined to do something to help her. “I just _________ her and said, ‘I bet everyone has given up on you,’” Joe told APA! “‘I’m not going to do that to you.’”

Nor did he, but instead visited her at APA every single day for two months to earn her _________ in the hope that he could welcome her into his __________. Seeing that there was a potential end to Alva’s difficulties, APA staff worked hard to treat and __________ Alva. Alva recovered well during the two months, and __________Joe got what he wished for—Alva was able to move in with him.

He __________ his house with various ramps and carpeted corners to ensure she had a safe, comfortable environment.

“Alva gave me a __________ every time I saw her, and that was: inspiration. It is her infectious spirit that makes her __________, and brightens my days,” Joe told APA!

1.

A．defend

B．stop

C．protect

D．excuse

2.

A．Coming

B．Wandering

C．Arriving

D．Shouting

3.

A．bloody

B．tough

C．strange

D．weak

4.

A．barking

B．standing

C．eating

D．shaking

5.

A．disease

B．hunger

C．injury

D．fear

6.

A．prejudices

B．attacks

C．changes

D．sufferings

7.

A．energetic

B．disciplined

C．sensitive

D．adaptable

8.

A．turned to

B．looked at

C．waited for

D．called on

9.

A．trust

B．reputation

C．mercy

D．living

10.

A．home

B．office

C．garden

D．shelter

11.

A．adapt to

B．take after

C．depend on

D．attend to

12.

A．surprisingly

B．immediately

C．eventually

D．exactly

13.

A．assisted

B．associated

C．equipped

D．filled

14.

A．hand

B．lesson

C．hug

D．gift

15.

A．struggle

B．shine

C．stay

D．exist