1 . 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。

After eight journeys to China, last year my wife and I decided to visit the Chinese autonomous (自治) region of Tibet.

It was a trip I     1    (want) to take for many years, but my wife was unwilling, mostly due to her worries about dealing with the potential effects     2     altitude sickness. At elevations (海拔) of 12,000 feet and above, Tibet can be a challenge for those     3     spend most of their life at sea level. After much discussion and research, we finally decided to meet the challenge of Tibet.

For our journey, we decided to seek a different route to Tibet.     4     (traditional), tourists enter Tibet through Lhasa by flying directly there or taking the train from Chengdu. Both of these routes generally involve     5     (enter) the high altitude in one day. However, we made up our mind     6     (fly) from Chengdu to Linzhi Airport in the lower eastern section of Tibet. We calculated that it would be     7     ( good) to begin at a lower altitude of around 9,000 feet and then spend the next two days making our way to the higher elevations of Lhasa.

    8     (attract) by the wonderful scenery in Tibet, we set another goal of our trip to seek opportunities to experience the natural     9     (beautiful) of the region, rather than focusing on the monasteries (修道院) of Tibet. We enjoy these sites, but my past experience in China proved similar to     10     I experienced in Europe. After I had got to my 3rd or 4th cathedral (大教堂), I realized all the cathedrals seemed to be similar.

2 . I stood in my office, surrounded by hundreds of books! I hadn’t expected my book drive (捐书活动) to be of so much ______. Surely, with my kind and helpful coworkers, I shouldn’t have been so ______.

One morning a year ago, I suddenly lost consciousness (意识) and ______ myself in hospital after coming to myself. Cancer ran into my life. Considering I must be very ______, my friends offered support, especially Kathy. She would take meals to me. We grew ______. During one chat, I learned Kathy’s mom died of cancer when she was young and Kathy still ______ her every day. I wished to do something to ______ Kathy’s kindness. But I didn’t have the ______ to do so.

After 13 rounds of ______, my health returned. Before getting sick, I loved organizing activities for some free libraries, where people could ______ books to those in need. Now that I ______, I would do it again. That was how the book drive ______. I encouraged my coworkers to bring me children’s books. They responded so ______. My office was crowded with books soon.

I knew Kathy’s son was a(n) ______ of the Harry Potter series. ______, after finding a copy, I gave it to Kathy’s son. When he open it, his eyes were full of excitement. He told me, “You won’t ______ it! This is exactly the book my mother bought me! There are the words written by her: ‘From Kathy, Happy Birthday!’ ” He added that he ______ it. But it had been lost ______ several times of moving house, which was really a(n) ______. But somehow, here it was. Out of hundreds of books from countless families, this long-lost treasure had made it back into the ______ hands.

1.

A．success

B．benefit

C．comfort

D．freedom

2.

A．confident

B．interested

C．surprised

D．upset

3.

A．heard

B．spoke

C．forgave

D．found

4.

A．tired

B．sad

C．angry

D．excited

5.

A．healthier

B．richer

C．closer

D．busier

6.

A．helped

B．called

C．missed

D．met

7.

A．share

B．show

C．receive

D．repay

8.

A．money

B．chance

C．possibility

D．expectation

9.

A．competition

B．treatment

C．imagination

D．research

10.

A．donate

B．sell

C．read

D．write

11.

A．stopped

B．arrived

C．recovered

D．failed

12.

A．came about

B．put out

C．broke up

D．took apart

13.

A．frankly

B．humorously

C．smartly

D．positively

14.

A．artist

B．expert

C．fan

D．actor

15.

A．Meanwhile

B．Therefore

C．Otherwise

D．Instead

16.

A．believe

B．manage

C．understand

D．make

17.

A．edited

B．valued

C．improved

D．discussed

18.

A．in case of

B．on the basis of

C．thanks to

D．due to

19.

A．test

B．guard

C．honor

D．pity

20.

A．right

B．skillful

C．shaking

D．similar

3 . Success is something we are told to celebrate when we achieve it. However, it might come as quite a surprise to many of us. Sometimes, we feel guilty (内疚) when we do become successful.     1     It’s more common than you think! Below are some of the most common reasons why people feel guilty about success.

You’re the First in Your Family To Achieve This Level of Success.

If you are the first person in your family to become successful, you may feel superior (有优越感的) to the others.     2    . For example, studies have shown that when the first generation college students attend college, they feel exactly the thing.

You Worry Success Came Too Easily

We have so many messages in our culture about having to work hard to succeed.     3     Or we tell them “try your best” when they aren’t working hard enough.

We associate success with lone hours at work over a desk, or keeping practicing a skill. But sometimes, we get lucky. We have succeeded before many years of hard work and effort. This can also lead to feelings of guilt.     4    

Many Other Talented People Are Less Successful

If you become successful, you might feel guilty because you know others are still struggling.     5     This can make you question whether you are truly deserving the success you’re experiencing.

A．Many of us spend endless years in its pursuit.

B．They are just as talented, and work just as hard!

C．You may feel that you put yourself above them.

D．If you’ve experienced the feeling, you’re far from alone.

E．You know why one equally-talented person does not achieve success.

F．It’s because you might worry you didn’t put in enough effort to the success.

G．We suggest the young work hard when they aren’t taking work seriously enough.

4 . Each child is unique by their character, goals, shortcomings and virtues (品德). When a learning disability is added to the mix, it becomes harder for teachers to find the best approaches to promoting the child’s process of learning and completing school tasks.

However, if you want to help children who have a learning disability, it is best to start with building a sincere relationship by explaining what is learning disability. You should tell them that having some sort of learning disability is not a problem that makes them any less valuable. They just need a different approach that will help them reach the same results as their classmates in class.

Bearing in mind that children with learning difficulties cannot always reach high grades, teachers must explain to them that effort must always be above the result itself. Teachers should tell the children that the key to success is in surpassing themselves, not comparing with others. And this is possible only through putting effort into mastering a certain skill or acquiring certain knowledge. When enough effort is made, the desired result will surely be achieved; it is only a matter of time.

As Albert Einstein once said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This nicely sums up the complex nature of intelligence in humans. Bearing this saying in mind, it is good teachers’ duty to appreciate the strengths of a child with a learning disability, to cultivate these strengths through much praise and to help create excellent skills that will enable the child to stand out among their classmates. Try to discover the gifts of children with learning difficulties and ad-just those gifts to these general supportive approaches, which is good teachers’ job! Just do it, and finally all the desired goals will be achieved!

1. What makes a teacher find it harder to promote a student’s study?

A．The difficult school tasks.

B．The student’s own character.

C．The lack of learning passion.

D．The student’s learning disability.

2. What should be done first when helping kids with learning disability?

A．Make them feel more valuable.

B．Set lots of goals for them.

C．Explain what is learning disability to them.

D．Introduce approaches to help them succeed.

3. What does the underlined word “surpassing” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Helping.

B．Overcoming.

C．Encouraging.

D．Enjoying.

4. What can be inferred about “good teachers” from the last paragraph?

A．They're strict with students.

B．They are adaptable and energetic.

C．They listen and communicate well.

D．They can appreciate and shape students.

5 . WeChat is one of the well-established digital platforms in China. Launched in 2011, WeChat’s active users reached 0.768 billion in 2016, to say nothing of the number in 2022. The lifestyle changes brought by WeChat are very obvious.

Before the existence of WeChat, Weibo is the social platform where people got connected and shared information with each other. People still texted to each other at that time. When WeChat just came out, the pain point Wechat solved at first was the trouble of texting long messages. It came out with the outstanding function of sending voice messages.

WeChat launched a sharing function called “Moment” in 2012. People share images and words in Moment.   WeChat users can only see the Moment and activities posted by their friends. They can also like and comment on their friends’ Moments.

Later on, WeChat started to have more and more functions, including Official Account, Money Transfer, Service Account and etc. With Official Account, companies found a novel approach to promote their brands (品牌) and products. According to the WeChat Influence Report, there are over 12 million Official Accounts on WeChat. It is becoming an industry.

After other financial functions launched on WeChat, people can go out with only a smartphone. People no longer bring their wallets when going out. It is really convenient. They only need no scan a QR code and confirm with their Touch ID. This function can be used in almost every store and market.

The success of WeChat is not random (随机的). With updating its new versions in function, it makes or life much easier. According to the WeChat Influence Report, 94% of We-Chat users use WeChat every single day. It becomes a part of our life.

1. Why was WeChat so popular when it came out according to the text?

A．It offered voice message service.

B．It allowed texting long messages.

C．It contributed to financial functions.

D．It allowed people to have a video call.

2. What can we know about the “Official Account”?

A．It’s a new way for companies to advertise their products.

B．More and more people are setting up Official Accounts.

C．It’s an industry for all the WeChat users to earn money.

D．Official Account will replace other kinds of advertisements.

3. What’s the author’s attitude to the use of WeChat?

A．Doubtful.

B．Positive.

C．Unconcerned.

D．Critical.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．What are the advantages of WeChat?

B．How does WeChat beat Weibo?

C．How does WeChat grow into a huge part of life?

D．What excellent functions does WeChat have?

6 . I'm from a fishing family. My grandfather was a fisherman, working out of Fano, the Italian town where I grew up and still live. I work from 7 p.m. until 11 a. m. with fishermen on the north Adriatic Sea. There are only six or so of us on board. At night, the fish are most active and we can avoid other ships.

The nets reach the sea bed for the catch but sometimes they also catch turtles that often die in the nets or on board. The net is designed to allow turtles to escapes it has a hole at the top they can swim out of. We call it “TED”. The TED aims at reducing the bycatch (误捕) of turtles. Turtles and some larger fish can leave through the TED, but the current (水流) holds most of the catch in the net.

I ensure that the net is working, and that the fishermen we're cooperating with can still catch enough for their livelihoods while protecting turtles. The work is part of research by the Cetacea Foundation, in cooperation with University of Pisa, where I'm a field researcher. It is financed by the LIFE programmer. I love this work. It means I'm not stuck in an office all day and instead can enjoy the ocean and work closely with people who live by the sea.

When my grandfather was fishing in the 1970s, there were more fish and more turtles around. At the foundation, we save 50-60 turtles a year, most of which are harmed because of fishing. If we can protect turtles by popularizing this device to fishermen all across the Adriatic, I'd see this work as a success.

1. Why does the author work at night?

A．He is busy in the day.

B．He can catch more fish at night.

C．Fish are very active in the day.

D．There are more ships at night.

2. What can we know about TED?

A．It doesn't reach the sea bed.

B．It is helpful to catch larger fish.

C．It is helpful to protect sea turtles.

D．It catches large turtles.

3. What's the author's job?

A．An excellent fisherman in Italy.

B．A volunteer of Cetacea Foundation.

C．A founder of LIFE programmer.

D．A researcher of University of Pisa.

4. Why does the author like his job?

A．He can stay in the office.

B．He can work with fishermen.

C．He can go abroad for sightseeing.

D．He can get his father's help.

7 . In summer of this year, we have options for your young artiste (专业演员) to learn a new creative art or develop an existing talent around the sound. Here are just 4 of a dozen highly unique activities being offered by us in Seattle.

Broadway Bound

Broadway Bound will be offering 12 weeks of in-person musical theater camps this summer. Campers will work together to learn acting, singing and dancing, and then put on a performance at the end of the week.

Dates: June 13-Sept. 2

Ages:5-14

Cost: $ 400

Stone Soup Theatre

Stone Soup will hold its Summer Stage day camps outside at two parks: Meridian Playfield in North Seattle and Jefferson Park in South Seattle. Camps run 9 a. m.—3 p. m, with early-arrival care and aftercare free of charge. Kids can act their hearts out.

Dates: June 13-Aug. 22

Ages: 6-14

Cost: $ 395

School of Rock

Join a band this summer! At School of Rock, kids can spend a week learning and making music at fun day camps. No experience is needed for some camps, such as Rookies Camp, though some require some experience. Most camps come to an end with a live performance.

Dates: June 20-Aug. 26

Ages: 5-17

Cost: $ 495

Gage Academy of Art (Seattle, online)

Gage Academy’s full-day and in-person camps and half-day online camps offer practical art instruction in drawing, painting, sculpting and digital design. The curriculum encourages students to explore new materials and techniques, develop problem-solving skills and celebrate self-expression.

Dates: June 27-Aug. 26

Ages:6-18

Cost: Varies by programs, before-/after-care provided for an additional fee

1. What will campers do at the Broadway Bound?

A．Visit a theater.

B．Give a performance.

C．Meet a famous star.

D．Work for dancers.

2. What is special about Stone Soup Theatre?

A．It offers free aftercare.

B．It will be held in summer.

C．It encourages early arrival.

D．It is about kids’ performance.

3. Which camp will attract children who are interested in making music?

A．Broadway Bound.

B．Stone Soup Theatre.

C．School of Rock.

D．Gage Academy of Art.

8 . 假定你是学校英语读书会的负责人李华，原定于下周六上午9点在学校图书馆举行的“同读一本书”现场阅读交流活动因故改为线上进行，时间不变。请给读书会成员发一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 调整原因；
2. 活动内容；
3. 希望理解。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
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9 . 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。

From dunes (沙丘) and stone paintings     1     cliffs and towers, Moab is     2     dream for the adventure travelers.     3    (locate) in the heart of the Colorado Plateau, this small city in southeast Utah is one of North America’s greatest outdoor recreation     4    (center).

Millions of years of erosion by ancient oceans, freshwater lakes, streams and windblown sand dunes     5    (shape) the sandstone arches (拱桥), mountain peaks, rock formations     6     canyons here.

Mountain bikers, hikers, campers, climbers and off-road drivers arrive here     7    (explore) this red rock playground. There are more than 3 million visitors     8    (annual), a figure that     9    (increase)sharply since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visits to arches grew 8.8 percent between 2019 and 2021; visits to Canyon Lands — the     10    (large)and more remote of the two national parks — increased a huge 24.2 percent, according to the National Park Service(NPS).

10 . Last year, being eager to escape the cold and dreary weather for spring break, Sophie and I decided to head south. It was a last minute decision; we did not make ______ anywhere.

Arriving in Florida, we tried to book a room in a good but affordable hotel. After going to six hotels and finding no room ______ at all, we stopped at an information center. A kind and helpful woman delivered the ______ news that if we didn’t have reservations anywhere, it would be very difficult for us to find a safe place to stay. She ______ that we check a couple of places, but they all seemed too ______ for us. Then she said that the Starfish Inn was ______priced, but that she would not want her daughters to stay there!

So that was how we got into our ______ situation. After paying the owner of the motel (汽车旅馆), we ______our luggage to the room, where we opened the door with great ______. Everything in the room was in shades of blue and green, with real and ______ starfish on nearly every surface; the place looked like it hadn’t been ______ since 1975!

The sofa was not exactly ______. The old television reminded me of the one my grandpa ______ in his basement. On the plus side, the room did have a ______, so we could ______ money by cooking meals. On the downside, the small table was so ______ that I was afraid to use it.

______ all of these problems, Sophie and I decided we had one choice—to make the best of the situation and ______ ourselves! We thought that it was time to ______ the false undersea atmosphere of the room and enjoy some real ocean views. As the old saying ______, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”

1.

A．schedules

B．reservations

C．choices

D．mistakes

2.

A．prepared

B．comfortable

C．left

D．quiet

3.

A．discouraging

B．false

C．previous

D．temporary

4.

A．required

B．desired

C．ordered

D．recommended

5.

A．strange

B．expensive

C．distant

D．large

6.

A．reasonably

B．newly

C．regularly

D．cautiously

7.

A．frightening

B．ridiculous

C．tough

D．complex

8.

A．accompanied

B．mailed

C．conveyed

D．dragged

9.

A．satisfaction

B．shock

C．demand

D．faith

10.

A．toasted

B．deserted

C．carved

D．painted

11.

A．booked

B．rebuilt

C．swept

D．redecorated

12.

A．typical

B．fragile

C．inviting

D．fragrant

13.

A．kept

B．displayed

C．processed

D．produced

14.

A．dormitory

B．kitchen

C．hall

D．balcony

15.

A．spend

B．change

C．make

D．save

16.

A．flexible

B．concrete

C．shaky

D．rare

17.

A．Faced with

B．Concentrating on

C．Accustomed to

D．Confused by

18.

A．help

B．behave

C．enjoy

D．adjust

19.

A．escape

B．appreciate

C．bear

D．create

20.

A．says

B．goes

C．writes

D．shows