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。

Many highly successful figures had     1    (previous) faced great challenges before they make achievements. Take for example J.K Rowling and J.D. Salinger, both of     2     received rejections from several publishers. Despite these failures, they refused to give up. Instead, they still concentrated     3    their works and do    4    they can to realize their dreams. Eventually, their books, Harry Porter and The Catcher in the Rye,     5     (regard) as global successes. Another example is Helen Keller, who was an American writer, lecturer and social activist. Aged 19 months old, she lost her hearing and sight. But with the help of her teacher, she overcame her disabilities and went on     6    (earn) a bachelor degree.

Through their lives, a conclusion can be drawn: Although talent, hard work and luck all play     7     important part in their success,     8    (persevere) is the key.     9    (inspire) by their stories, we may get some hints. Don’t complain about the setbacks    10    (harm) you, just keep walking and you will eventually make your dream come true.

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

A．The development of electric cars in California.

B．The new rules announced in California.

C．The temperature rise in California.

2. When should all sales of cars in California be electric?

A．By 2026.

B．By 2030.

C．By 2035.

3. What does California have the biggest number of in America?

A．People.

B．Beaches.

C．Forests.

4. What may inspire California to fight climate change according to the speaker?

A．The policies made by other states.

B．The natural beauty in California.

C．The obvious rise in global temperatures.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the man feel at first?

A．Excited.

B．Doubtful.

C．Upset.

2. What does the woman offer to do?

A．Help the man apply for a course.

B．Fix the technical problem.

C．Put off the deadline.

3. Which course does the man want to sign up for most?

A．Creative writing.

B．Fiction writing.

C．Business writing.

4. What does the man need to bring to the first class?

A．His ID Card.

B．Course materials.

C．A notebook.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the woman get the dress?

A．From a second-hand shop.

B．From a shopping mall.

C．From a factory.

2. What’s the main reason for the woman to buy the dress?

A．It has good quality.

B．It is not expensive.

C．It is good for the environment.

5 . What made the woman start learning Kung Fu?

A．Its beauty attracted her.

B．Her coach advised her to try it.

C．She wanted to do some physical exercise.

6 . Which book did the man enjoy reading?

A．The Great Gatsby.

B．Wuthering Heights.

C．Vanity Fair.

7 . What is the date on the letter?

A．The 2nd.

B．The 8th.

C．The 10th.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the main audience for the announcement?

A．Soccer players.

B．Parents of soccer players.

C．The youngest soccer players.

2. What do we know about the youngest group?

A．They are too young to play.

B．The transportation will be arranged by the speaker.

C．There aren’t enough players to make teams.

3. What is required to join the weekend camps?

A．Some insurance.

B．Some reservations.

C．Some paperwork.

4. What can we learn about the speaker?

A．His name is Steve.

B．His child plays soccer.

C．He is a soccer coach.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman say about the houses?

A．They were all built in the 1960s.

B．Most of them have two bathrooms.

C．They all look different.

2. What is the most important thing to the man?

A．Safety.

B．Size.

C．Price.

3. What type of housing will the man probably see?

A．One of the smaller houses.

B．A four-bedroom apartment.

C．A two-bedroom apartment.

4. When will the man see the woman next time?

A．Tomorrow morning.

B．Tomorrow afternoon.

C．Later this afternoon.

10 . How to Develop a Sense of Humor

A good sense of humor can make you the life of the party and help you go easier on yourself.   Using different forms of tricks, you’ll have people around you roaring with laughter.

Learn to tell the sort of jokes you find funny. Once you’ve learned what kind of humor you enjoy, try including it in your conversations with friends. Try to tell your jokes as if commenting on thẹ weather.     1    

Have fun.     2     Remember, you are more than your humor. Try to find the world engaging, new, and strange. This will help improve your overall mood and make it easier for you to find humor in things if you allow yourself to play. So get out there and have fun with yourself!

    3     If the way you tell a story goes a long way toward making it funny, practice it as you talk. Smile and laugh along with everyone. If you’re telling a shocking part of the story, widen your eyes and lean forward for a dramatic effect. You can also use your hands to be more expressive and get a laugh on others, too.

Joke kindly and carefully.     4     If you are making fun of a friend, try to joke about a positive aspect of that person rather than a weakness. If a colleague is always on time, say you set your watch by him or her. If your children write a good paper for school, say they’ll be promoted to a teacher next.     5    

A．Surround yourself with funny people.

B．Use your body language to be more engaging.

C．Jokes about friends should not show them in a bad light.

D．A casual delivery is often the funniest part of an unusual comment.

E．Focus on their delivery and how they turn it into something humorous.

F．Jokes out of place may look like a power move on your parting with them.

G．Avoid getting so caught up in making people laugh that you forget to enjoy yourself.