1 . Interaction is an important part of any course experience. Students who share their ideas with the others are preferred in the class, because this assists other students in the learning and activate their thinking.     1    , but also about being a good listener.

If you have a question. or you have something you want to say, don’t just shout it out or direct it at your classmates. Raise your hand and wait to be called on.     2    .

Have something specific and brief to say, so you’re not wasting class time. The most appropriate time to raise your hand and speak is when you have a question that other students might have as well. “How do you find the lowest common denominator (分母)?” is an appropriate question in class.     3    . For example, “Why did I get a D?” is probably an inappropriate question in class.

    4    , try to change your habits. Raise your hand if you know the answer, and talk during discussions in class. Don’t talk just to talk, but try to find a way to engage with the topic and the other students in your class, rather than sitting there being bored or causing trouble.

Loud talkers will always stand out, but that doesn’t mean these students are the best partners you could interact with. Look at the quiet and thoughtful kids or sit with someone you don’t normally talk to during the rest to find out if you can get along well with him.

    5    .

A．It is not just about sharing the ideas

B．No matter what role you play in the group

C．Then speak when you’ve been given permission

D．If you’re not in the habit of talking during class

E．Write down your questions and wait until the end of class

F．This helps you to find the right partner to interact with in class

G．Inappropriate questions include things that are particular only to you or that are off-topic

2 . There’s another universe where there are no buildings, trees, cars, cellphones or the Internet. You don’t have to travel a great distance to discover it. At 10 miles offshore, you’re already there. At 100 miles, the effect is complete: Civilization disappears, along with any sign of humanity. It’s the closest to the isolation of outer space. And it is why I’m really into sailing.

I was always more intrigued, though, by wind-driven boats than any relying on engines. As a kid, I was interested by the adventures of Robin Lee Graham, the teenage global traveler. However, it wasn’t until about 20 years ago that I took sailing seriously, and I quickly learned the art of monitoring the sails. I’ve made voyages in fair weather.

Still, I’ve made lots of mistakes. While living in Asia, a friend and I set off across the South China Sea destined for Thailand, only to be stopped by a typhoon that forced us to make landfall in Vietnam. Along the way, however, I also learned the essentials-navigation and maintaining a boat’s system. Years later, my wife and I lived aboard our Symbiosis. We visited many places nearly accessible to reach on a small boat. Far from shore, it’s the responsibility of the crew to keep the water out, the people in, the boat on course and everything working, which adds to the excitement of the voyages.

It appeals to me, so does the company or fellow sailors. But boats are expensive and time-consuming. After returning from the Caribbean, we decided to sell Symbiosis, deciding to sail only other people’s boats, but it wasn’t eight months before we found a good deal on a smaller boat—easier to maintain but still capable of some offshore voyages. I think we’ll name her Talisman.

1. Why is the author interested in sailing?

A．He likes doing adventurous sports.	B．He likes being away from human society.
C．He likes living in a strange place.	D．He likes discovering something great.

2. What does the underlined word “intrigued” in Paragraph 2mean?

A．Puzzled.	B．Challenged.
C．Attracted.	D．Motivated.

3. What does the author think makes the voyages more exciting?

A．Keeping the boat sailing safely.	B．Making plenty of mistakes.
C．Designing a boat’s system.	D．Reaching a new destination.

4. What can we infer about the author from the text?

A．He will purchase an expensive boat.	B．He decides to sail globally again.
C．He will invite more fellow sailors.	D．He will take some voyages in his new boat.

3 . Just a few days after his 18th birthday, Beijing 2022 gold medal winner Su Yiming received a surprise gift—a letter from Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.

In the letter Xi expressed his congratulations to Su and other sportsmen in ice and snow sports for their great achievements at the Beijing Winter Olympics, hoping what they had achieved would encourage young Chinese to aim (立目标) high.

When Su first stepped onto a snowboard at the age of four, a future as a world-classs portsman seemed to be “a dream too big” for him. Little did he know that he would not only compete for his country but also take home gold. With the great excitement of winning an Olympic gold medal still fresh in his mind, Su wrote a letter to the president, telling him how lucky he felt to have made his dream come true.

Su still remembers what Xi wrote in the reply, “The new era is the time for young people to realize their dreams.”

“I have always kept those words in my mind,” Su said.

“ When I made up my mind to be a professional snowboarder, I know there is a big gap between my performance and that of the top sportsmen in the world. But I have been working hard to realize my dream. Now my story shows the fact that hard work will pay off.” Su said.

Su believes the sky is the limit. “Find the thing you love, believe in yourself and do yourvery best. Finally, your dream will come true.”

Now Su has his strong wish to win all the competitions in his sporting field.

1. What was the surprise gift Su Yiming got after his birthday?

A．A gold medal.	B．A letter.
C．A birthday cake.	D．A snowboard.

2. Su wrote a letter to the president to ______.

A．express his excitement of realizing his dream

B．invite young Chinese to try snow sports.

C．encourage young Chinese to make big plans

D．congratulate Chinese sportsmen on their achievements

3. The underlined word “gap” in Paragraph 6 probably means ______.

A．agreement	B．fight
C．relationship	D．difference

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Ice and snow sports	B．Aim high and win big
C．The secret to success	D．Fight for a bright future

4 . How to refuse an invitation politely

Everyone has got an invitation to a party.     1     Then, how to refuse an invitation without hurting feelings between the host and you is very important. The following steps may help you.

    2     If you are not sure whether you can attend or not, call the host ahead to explain. If you plan to attend but must be late, call the host to ask if that is OK. If you have something else to do at that time, you can say “That is very sweet of you, but I will have to pass. I’d love to do something else.” on the phone.

Be honesty but also kind. If you don’t want to go, be honest and tell the host you aren’t interested in this party.     3     You can say you would love to come to other things that be hosts in the future.

    4     If you refuse a friend’s invitation to the birthday party or graduation celebration, wish him a great party and offer another time to get together when it’s just the two of you. You might also tell him you would love to see him another time, if possible.

Call after the party to ask how it goes. If you are invited to a party by a close friend, but you can’t go there, what can you do?     5     This gives you a chance to show that you are still thinking about him and happy with his success.

A．But remember to be kind

B．Make a call ahead to explain.

C．Offer another time to get together.

D．Call him when the party is over to see how it goes.

E．However, sometimes you couldn’t or didn’t want to attend it.

F．Don’t embarrass your host by telling others about the invitation.

G．Set up an appropriate time to give the host an explanation.

5 . Many people find it hard to get excited about learning new vocabulary because they believe it is only about rote memorization (死记硬背).     1     Whether you’re learning a new language or improving your current (现在的) one, there are a variety of tools you can use to help you really learn, not just memorize, new words.

Integrate (融入) the new words into your environment. Hang large blank pieces of paper in places you frequent, like the bathroom or kitchen.     2     That way you’ll find yourself frequently noticing them as you go about your day. You can also draw a small picture showing the meaning of the word beside it.

Make the new words part of your life.     3     For example, if you want to learn to use the word “azure”, a bright blue color, write it into several sentences that relate to your current situation: “My new cup is a beautiful azure color.”

    4     The more fun you can make your vocabulary learning time, the more likely you are to do it and team from it. There are a number of free vocabulary-learning games online. Make the most of these resources, and you will make unexpected progress.

Revise the words. Not everyone has a great memory (记忆力).     5     After revising them a couple of times, make sure you are confident with their use.

A．Turn learning into a game.

B．Luckily, that’s far from the case.

C．Choose a book that you would like to read.

D．You can write new words into sentences related to your own life.

E．So even if you’ve got those words remembered, you still need a review.

F．Add new words and their meanings to the hanging paper as you see them.

G．You want to have somewhere to look up the meaning of the word when you need to.

6 . Paper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. The invention of paper meant that more people could be educated because more books could be printed. Paper provided an important way to communicate with knowledge.

Paper was first made in China about 2,000 years ago. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. Paper was made in southern Europe after about the year 1100. After that, the forestry countries of Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the United States became the most important in paper-making. Today Finland makes the best paper in the world. And it has the biggest paper industry in the world.

When we think of paper, we think of newspapers, books, letters, envelopes, and writing paper. So paper plays an important role in our lives.

Paper is very good for keeping you warm. Houses are often insulated (隔热) with paper. You perhaps see homeless men sleep on a large number of newspapers. They are insulating themselves from the cold. In Finland, in winter it is sometimes 40 degrees below zero. The farmers wear paper boots in the snow. Nothing could be warmer.

1. Which country makes the best paper?

A．Finland.

B．Norway.

C．The United States.

D．Canada.

2. When was paper made in southern Europe?

A．Before 1100.

B．After 1100.

C．After 1400.

D．Before 1400.

3. What did the invention of paper mean? It meant ________.

A．more people could be educated	B．more books could be printed
C．paper is one of the most important products	D．Paper was invented by man

4. What’s the meaning of the sentence “Nothing could be warmer.”?

A．Books are warmer.	B．Newspapers are warmer.
C．Houses are the warmest.	D．Paper is the warmest.

7 . Cyber-bullying (网络欺凌) may take place in the online world, but it is no less damaging than in the real world. The Internet has become a kindness desert, a place where few flowers bloom. Bullying is pretty common.     1     According to those bullied, they’re usually seen as being different from the crowd. They are unique.

Being bullied is a frustrating and painful experience. Online bullying can really hurt others, and it can have serious consequences.     2     Some people have even committed suicide because they were harassed (侵扰) online and didn’t think it would ever stop. Here are some valuable tips to help you address a bully and protect yourself in a safe way.

Don’t blame yourself.     3     It’s only the bully’s fault, so don’t blame yourself for his or her shortcomings.

Stay away from bullies. Bullies hope you interact with them so that they have an excuse to keep picking on you. When the bully starts orally attacking you, remove yourself from the situation if you can, simply by walking away.

    4     Try as you might to ignore the bullies when they are saying ugly things about you. Remind yourself that you are a great person and that nothing the bullies say matters.

Speak out. Nobody has the right to make you feel unsafe, uncomfortable or unhappy. Find someone you can talk to, your teacher or your parent and tell them what’s going on.     5     Follow these tips and you should feel well-equipped to deal with your bullies the next time they attack.

A．Keep track of bullies.

B．Be sure you’re wonderful.

C．Adults can offer help if they know about the problem.

D．Being bullied can make you feel alone, scared, and hopeless.

E．Your parents are willing to help you when recognizing your problem.

F．If you are being bullied, it’s essential to know that it is never your fault.

G．Studies have found that nearly one-third of all students are bullied each year.

8 . “I hate school, and I’m not going back!” Have you ever had that thought? Lots of kids have had.Usually this feeling doesn’t last long. But what if you feel this way too much?

A kid who feels stressed about school might have headaches or stomachaches. Having trouble sleeping is also a sign of stress. And if you’re not getting enough sleep, you probably feel tired during the day. Feeling tired can make your school day even worse.

Sometimes it’s a problem with your classes and schoolwork. Maybe the work is too easy and you get bored. Or maybe the work is too hard, or you don’t feel as clever as the other kids. Reading may be difficult for you, but you are asked to do a lot of it. You may be getting farther and farther behind, and it may seem that you will never catch up with others. When you know why you don’t like school, you can start taking steps to make things better.

It’s a good idea to talk to someone about your problems at school. Your mom, dad, friends, teachers, or even classmates will be able to help you.

Another good idea is to write down your feeling about school. For instance, keep a diary or just write in a notebook. It’s a great way to let out emotion that may be stuck inside you. And you don’t have to share what you have written with others.

The next time you find yourself disliking school, this will also help you: Make a list of everything you dislike or enjoy—even there is only one thing. See what you can change on “don’t like” list. Could you find a way to show off your special interests and talents on what you like? Which activities could you try that would help you solve these “don’t like” problems? Focus on what you can change and you might be able to put the good feeling back in school!

1. Paragraph 2 mainly tells us the ________ of school stress.

A．examples

B．signs

C．reasons

D．causes

2. How many pieces of advice are mentioned in the passage?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

3. The sentence “Focus on what you can change” in the reading means ________.

A．wait and see

B．be friendly to others

C．do something to change the condition

D．have a positive attitude towards schoolwork

4. This passage is mainly written for ________.

A．students

B．parents

C．teachers

D．doctors

9 . When I was little, I was really little. But my dream was big. I dreamed of being a basketball player. I tried out for the teams at school, but I was never given a chance.

As I got older, I did grow a little bigger, but not a lot bigger. On my 12th birthday, I decided to try a new sport: running. I told Grandpa. “I’m going to be an athlete.”

“Dave.” Grandpa began gently, “if you can’t be big, you can do something big.”

I ran 12 miles on my 12th birthday. On my 13th birthday, I did it again, but I added an extra mile. On my 14th birthday, I ran 14 miles. 15 on my 15th, 16 on my 16th, and you guessed it—17 miles on my 17th birthday.

All this running inspired (激发) another big dream. Someday, I’d run the Boston Marathon (波士顿马拉松赛). I told Grandpa about my decision.

“But, Dave, you haven’t trained for the marathon. Are you sure you’re ready?” Grandpa asked. But he still promised to walk over and cheer me on.

I ran fast that day. But I fell at Mile 18 and was driven to the hospital. Later that night, I called Grandpa and told him I failed.

“No,” he said calmly, “you didn’t fail. You discovered something.”

“I did?” I asked.

“Yes, you discovered that big dreams don’t just come true. They take work. If you train and work hard, I promise to wait for you next year and cheer you on.”

I trained every day, running miles and miles. Sadly, just two months into my training, Grandpa died. He wouldn’t be waiting for my second Boston Marathon. I decided I’d run for him.

That day, I ran fast. “Keep going! You can do it!” His words filled my head as I forced my legs to make each painful step. As I crossed the finish line, I threw my arms in the air and cried, “Grandpa, we did it!”

1. Why did Dave fail to join the school basketball team?

A．He couldn’t run fast.	B．He didn’t work hard.
C．He was not tall enough.	D．He wasn’t a quick learner.

2. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Adding an extra mile.	B．Running on his birthday.
C．Training for the marathon.	D．Trying out for the basketball team.

3. Which of the following words best describes Grandpa?

A．Creative.	B．Modest.
C．Generous.	D．Encouraging.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Dream Big.	B．The Boston Marathon.
C．Think Twice.	D．The Story of Grandpa.

10 . Only two cities in the world are famous for their taxis: London and New York. New York’s taxis are usually yellow. London’s are black. But why black?

Many years ago, when London’s first motor taxis appeared, almost all cars were painted black. This was the age when in America, Henry Ford, who built Ford cars, famously said: “You can have any colour you like, as long as it’s black! ”. In Ford’s time, almost all cars were black. Everywhere!

Things are different today. Cars come in all colours, even London taxis. There are red ones and green ones, ones with pictures on them and ones with advertising all over them, but there are still plenty of “black taxis” too.

London’s traditional taxis are very special cars, and they are different from ordinary cars. They are specially built as taxis, with a section at the front for the driver, and a section at the back for passengers. They have lots of room for luggage, and they can tum 180 in a very small circle (about 8 metres).

However, London taxis are changing fast. Most taxis have diesel(柴油) engines, and they cause pollution.

Since November 2021 London taxis must all meet the Euro-6 emissions(排放)standard. Basically this means that there are no longer any taxis in London built before 2008. Many taxi-drivers are unhappy, because London taxis are built to last for 20 years or more!

Becoming electric will be the biggest change to London’s taxis in over 100 years. More changes are already coming. Before long all London taxis will have to be ZEVs (zero emission vehicles). They will have to run on electricity or on hydrogen (氢气)London’s biggest taxi company, which has 4, 000 taxis, plans to be all electric by 2023.

1. Why were London’s taxis black many years ago?

A．Because all cars were painted black.

B．Because New York’s taxis were yellow.

C．Because they were famous in the world.

D．Because they were influenced by Ford’s time.

2. Which word can be used to describe London’s traditional taxis?

A．Unusual.	B．Ordinary.
C．Colorful.	D．Beautiful.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Only black taxis can be seen in London now.

B．Taxis in London will be all electric by 2023.

C．More environmentally-friendly taxis will appear in London.

D．There are no longer any cars made before 2008 in London.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．London Taxis-a Long History	B．London Taxis-from Black to Green
C．London Taxis-Zero Emission Vehicles	D．London Taxis-Convenient Transportation