1 . Food festivals are a common occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there’s a food festival to match — no matter how specialized.

1. Meatopia

This three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover’s paradise. In addition to a range of legally sourced meat products, from juicy burgers to tender steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery demonstrations, and attend informal meat-based workshops.

2. The National Honey Show

If you have a sweet tooth, then it could be that the National Honey Show, which started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind, is the place for you to be. This three-day event attracts many local entries who showcase their sweet golden honey, some of which is sold globally.

3. The Orange Sauce Festival

Have you heard about a festival that is devoted only to orange sauce? Held in Cumbria, this sweet, fragrant festival has been running for 3 years. What attracts people most is a competition to find the best homemade orange sauce. There are thousands of participants from over 30 different countries across the globe, bringing their local snacks to share here.

4. The Ginger and Spice Festival

If you’d prefer something with a little more kick to it, then you could attend The Ginger (姜) and Spice Festival held in Market Drayton. Unlike other food festivals, it celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of traditional spices from mild to hot.

1. What do Meatopia and the National Honey Show have in common?

A．Both of them last for three days.	B．Both of them hold workshops.
C．Both of them originated from London.	D．Both of them have a long history.

2. If you are interested in foreign food, which festival do you like best?

A．The Meatopia.	B．The Ginger and Spice Festival.
C．The National Honey Show.	D．The Orange Sauce Festival.

3. What is special about the Ginger and Spice Festival ?

A．It has something to do with a historic figure.

B．The ginger used in the festival is from India.

C．It sells spicy food.

D．The food is cooked by Robert Clive.

2 . What is the conversation mainly about?

A．Skin problems.

B．Eating habits.

C．Health care.

3 . How to Make Friends at a New School

Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don’t even know where to go for your own classes.     1     However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.

Be yourself

    2     If some people don’t accept you, they’re not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sports may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.

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Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!

Believe in yourself

A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don’t keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact with other people.     4     Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where you’re from.

Remember people’s names

You like it when people use your name, and so do other people.     5     Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname. You’d be surprised how often this may come in handy.

A．Be friendly to others.

B．Making new friends can be hard, too.

C．Join after-school activities like

D．Never change what you are to try and fit in.

E．If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”.

F．People may become angry if you just begin by saying ”Hey“ each time.

G．Don ‘t sit at the back of the classroom where other people don’t notice you!

4 . What will Susan do this afternoon?

A．Make a call.

B．Have a job interview.

C．Give the man some advice.

5 . How to Turn Your Dreams into a Reality

Do you have dreams, visions or plans about things you’d love to have or achieve? Of course you do! We all do. Unfortunately, dreaming is the easy part.     1     The good news is that there are proven techniques that can get you from where you are to where you want to be. Follow this process to bring your dreams to fruition (实现):

Turn your dream into a goal.

When you have a goal, you have a true target. For a greater chance of success, your plan should have a deadline and it must be measurable.     2     Give yourself the gift of setting a deadline and things will start to happen. Make your goal as desirable as possible without being unrealistic. If you feel that your goal is unreasonable, it’s much more difficult to encourage yourself to actually pursue it.

Prioritize (优先化) your goal daily.

    3     You give instructions to your brain thousands of times a day. Let your mind know that your goal is something more important than “I feel like eating a ham sandwich” or “I need to stop at the grocery store on the way home”.

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Difficult goals can rarely be achieved alone; you’re likely to need some help and guidance. Look at the list you made and see what you already have in your life that could help you on your path.

Track your progress.

Measure your progress each day. Use old fashioned paper and pencil or take advantage of the latest smartphone app.     5     You can only adjust your approach if you know how you’re doing. Consider making a chart if that’s applicable to your goal.

A．Read and write your goal each day.

B．Make a list of negative associations.

C．Classify (将……分类) your available resources.

D．Tracking is critical to making continued progress.

E．Turning those dreams into a reality is the challenge.

F．It has been said that dreams are goals without a deadline.

G．So make a list of all the negative stuff that slip into your mind.

6 . 假定你是李华，你的新西兰笔友Mark得知你校刚刚举办了体育狂欢节（the sports carnival），发邮件向你询问活动开展情况。请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 时间、地点；2. 活动内容；3. 你的感受。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 提示词 ：track and field (田径比赛)     the opening ceremony (开幕式)
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8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Paul want to do tomorrow at first?

A．Go hiking.

B．Go fishing.

C．Go hunting

2. How does Paul sound?

A．Worried.

B．Embarrassed.

C．Excited.

3. What did Sara ask Paul to bring?

A．Boots.

B．Food.

C．Raincoats.

4. Where will the speakers stay tonight?

A．In a tent.

B．In a hotel.

C．At home.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Teacher and student.

B．TV host and guest.

C．Classmates.

2. What language is Betty studying now?

A．Spanish.

B．French.

C．English.

3. What helped Betty most in learning foreign languages?

A．Watching TV.

B．Listening to the radio.

C．Traveling in those countries.