1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who might the woman be?

A．A famous pianist.

B．A news broadcaster.

C．The hostess of a cultural activity.

2. What did Daniel Robinson do at the age of 10?

A．He wrote his own music.

B．He started learning the piano.

C．He joined the Julliard School.

3. What will Daniel Robinson do?

A．Give a speech.

B．Give a concert.

C．Sign some books.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the discounted price of the blouse?

A．$58.

B．$54.

C．$50.

2. What does the man say about the blouses on the Internet?

A．They are cheaper.

B．They are out of style.

C．The quality is not as good.

3. Why does the man agree to sell the blouse for $47?

A．He is in a hurry.

B．The woman is a regular customer.

C．Something is wrong with it.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the woman say about the handbag?

A．It cost her fifty dollars.

B．She paid full price for it last month.

C．She left it somewhere on the fifth floor.

2. What was one of the items in the woman’s handbag?

A．Her passport.

B．Her car keys.

C．Three hundred dollars cash.

3. What did the woman want to buy after she left the cafe?

A．Something to read.

B．Something to eat.

C．Something to listen to.

4 . Discovering your passion is a journey of self-exploration and understanding. It involves delving into your innermost thoughts and feelings to find what truly ignites (点燃) your spark.     1    .

Reflect on your experiences

Look back on your life and identify moments that have brought you joy, fulfillment, or a sense of purpose. Think about the activities, people, or causes that have excited you in the past.     2    .

    3    

Experiment with new hobbies, skills, or activities. Try something that piques (激起) your curiosity or that you’ve always been interested in but never had the chance to explore. This could be anything from learning a new language to taking up a sport or trying an artistic medium.

Listen to your emotions

    4    . What activities or moments make you feel alive, excited, or fulfilled? What causes your heart to race or your eyes to sparkle? These are clues to your passion.

Surround yourself with supportive people

Seek out individuals who are passionate about their lives and who can inspire and encourage you. Surround yourself with a supportive network of friends, family, or mentors who can provide guidance and encouragement on your journey.

Embrace failure and setbacks

Discovering your passion isn’t always a smooth process.     5    . Don’t let these discourage you. Embrace the challenges and learn from them. Use them as opportunities to grow and refine your understanding of what truly ignites your passion.

A．Explore your interests

B．Take an active role in developing your habits

C．You may encounter failure, setbacks, or even doubts

D．Find something that can really piques your curiosity

E．The following are tips to help you discover your passion

F．Pay attention to the emotions you experience throughout your day

G．These experiences can provide clues to what might ignite your passion

5 . 假如你是李华，世界读书日即将到来，你校将于本月底举行一次以“Let’s Read”为主题的演讲比赛。请根据以下内容写一篇演讲稿：
1.读书的重要性：
①读书丰富我们的知识；
②读书拓宽我们的视野；
③读书帮助我们解决问题。
2.呼吁大家多读书，读好书。
注意：1.词数不少于80；
2.可适当增加内容，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：丰富 enrich；拓宽视野 broaden the horizon
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6 . I worked part-time at a school teaching some children English in my college years. After _______, I decided to find a full-time teaching position.

This past Friday I had my first official job interview. I was very _______ before going to it. What if I did not know how to answer a question or couldn’t answer it _______? The thought of being interviewed soon was scary.

To do well in the job interview, I _______ the frequently asked questions and the ways to best answer them online. _______, I was still afraid that I couldn’t do well. As a result, I went to visit my teacher to seek _________ about interviewing.

My teacher provided me with useful guidance that made me _______. He said, “Connect with the interviewer and just be yourself. You know what you know; don’t _______ that you know something you don’t.” I loved his suggestion because it was _______and realistic. So often, people __________ to pretend that they have had experience or known everything.

During the interview, I simply reflected on my previous __________, the lessons I was good at, the relationships I had with my students, colleagues, and parents, etc. This allowed me to not only __________my personal examples quickly and effectively, but also   __________   how my opinions and passions as an educator were translated into action.

The whole __________ went very well, with satisfying ____________ of course.

1.

A．adaptation

B．operation

C．hesitation

D．graduation

2.

A．proud

B．innocent

C．eager

D．nervous

3.

A．occasionally

B．correctly

C．repeatedly

D．carefully

4.

A．answered

B．avoided

C．posted

D．researched

5.

A．Instead

B．Therefore

C．However

D．Otherwise

6.

A．advice

B．news

C．clues

D．records

7.

A．watch out

B．calm down

C．show up

D．move away

8.

A．recall

B．regret

C．pretend

D．forget

9.

A．complicated

B．changeable

C．ridiculous

D．reasonable

10.

A．afford

B．attempt

C．hate

D．refuse

11.

A．experiences

B．mistakes

C．recommendations

D．procedures

12.

A．improve

B．protect

C．share

D．invent

13.

A．express

B．wonder

C．expect

D．investigate

14.

A．process

B．presence

C．argument

D．assignment

15.

A．advertisements

B．results

C．explanations

D．purposes

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It’d be hard to look at pictures of Fenghuang Ancient Town without feeling drawn to the place. Lying in the southwest of Hunan province, the scenic town     1     (regard) as one of China’s most attractive places.

Fenghuang Ancient Town is     2    exceptionally well-preserved ancient town and it features unique ethnic(民族的) languages, customs, arts and many     3     (impress) architectural remains of Ming and Qing styles. The careful     4     (select) of the town site, layout (布局) planning and construction have made wonderful use of the mountain landscape and the water flow    5     (create) a harmonious relationship between human residence and nature. Over 200 ancient residential buildings, some 20 large or small streets and ancient town gate towers are well preserved there. They have given a full display of the intelligence and wisdom of those ancient    6     (architect).

Another element    7    makes Fenghuang unique is its ethnic makeup. Many local residents, both historically and in the present, belong to either the Miao or, Tujia minority. As such, the local architecture, like the typical stilt houses (吊脚楼)    8    (be) unique within China.

Fenghuang Ancient Town has also received modern additions. Every night, the town’s buildings are    9    (beautiful) lit it up, with tourists wandering through the streets    10     fun.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What competition did Eric enter last year?

A．Biology.

B．Chemistry.

C．Math.

2. What do we know about Mr. Geller?

A．He is an organizer of the competition.

B．He will come back to school next Wednesday.

C．He is a chemistry teacher.

3. What will Eric do next?

A．Prepare for a match.

B．Meet his classmates.

C．Go to the city center.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What happened to Angie?

A．She was absent from school.

B．She was hit by a car.

C．She was ill.

2. What will Suzie do first?

A．Go to the hospital.

B．Finish her homework.

C．Take part in a competition.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Jody probably do on Friday afternoons?

A．She does the cleaning.

B．She has a meeting.

C．She does her homework in the library.

2. What is the boy’s attitude toward the classes in senior high school?

A．Annoyed.

B．Excited.

C．Worried.

3. How many classes does the boy have every day now?

A．Three.

B．Five.

C．Eight.

4. Which club will the boy join after going to senior high school?

A．A tennis club.

B．A science club.

C．A basketball club.