1 . 阅读下面两篇短文，根据其大意，从方框中选择适当的短语，并用其正确形式填空。

in addition     turn one’s back     break down     a variety of          live in harmony     run out     maintain friendships     be concerned with

A

Friendship clubs provide a platform for people to take part in     1     social activities, such as group outings, shared hobbies, and interactive events. They help to bring together like-minded individuals who are seeking to make new friends.     2    , joining a friendship club is also beneficial for people to     3     through face-to-face interaction.

B

Nature is our home. Humans and other living things on the planet couldn’t survive without the resources that come from nature. We should take care of our “home” before it’s too late. If we keep overusing and destroying nature, it will finally    4     on us. We should try our best to     5     with nature.

2 . Social media apps, like TikTok, flood users with videos they like, making them (a) ________ (沉迷) to the smartphones. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)

3 . 阅读下列短文，根据知文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词。在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

YOLO, directed by Jia Ling, was the highest-grossing film in China over the Lunar New Year.    1     (adapt) from the 2014 Japanese movie 100 Yan Love, YOLO centers on the transformation of Le Ying. Le is an jobless woman     2     her 30s still living with her parents whose life transforms after meeting a boxing coach that changes her life. The spirit of YOLO, with the title meaning “you only live once”,     3     (carry) a universal message — self-love and self-esteem (自尊), which forms the groundwork for the film to bridge cultural gaps and attract a global audience.

4 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词。在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

The use of avatars has caused a few concerns. Some users worry that they are spending so much time in virtual worlds     1     they are becoming afraid of meeting people in the real world. The use of several avatars can also be a risk, as people can use avatars to cheat others online.    2    , other users view avatars in a more positive light. They look forward to a time when their avatar will act like a real person and travel around bigger,    3    (exciting) virtual worlds.

5 . 根据下列单词的重读音节，选出与其他三个发音不同的一个。

A．concentrate

B．concern

C．confirm

D．communicate

6 . 根据下列单词中划线部分的发音，选出与其他三个发音不同的一个。1.

A．damage

B．anxious

C．escape

D．imagine

2.

A．calm

B．rewarding

C．alarm

D．half

3.

A．loss

B．operation

C．ecology

D．focus

4.

A．crowded

B．account

C．download

D．shallow

7 . 我父亲给我买了一个生日蛋糕, 除此之外, 他还给了我一百元钱。（in addition）（汉译英）
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8 . 根据句意及所给的首字母和中文提示, 写出该单词的正确形式。

harms            favour                 reality             effect            convenience            enable

1. I love exploring new technologies because they provide______________
2. Technology really______________ people to communicate better with each other.
3. Reading in the strong light will do______________ to your eyes.
4. I haven't received the goods. Can you do me a______________ and find out what's going on?
5. He escaped from______________ by going to the cinema every afternoon.
6. I can certainly feel the bad______________ of too many late nights.

9 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Jim was shopping for a gift for his wife Della. The next day would be Christmas. With an income of twenty dollars per week, life was hard for the couple,     1     Jim wanted to buy a perfect gift for Della. He thought of the beautiful set of combs on show in one of the shop     2     (window) on Broadway. Della had wanted those combs for so long. Tomorrow, Jim decided he     3     (make) Della's dream come true.

10 . 阅读下面短文, 根据题目要求用英文回答问题。

Egocentrism is the inability to accurately understand any perspective other than one’s own. To those who are egocentric, there are two types of opinions: “mine and the wrong ones”.

Egocentrism is very unpleasant. Suffering from it, people often find themselves in a situation of conflict or loneliness because they do not recognize the rights of others to their personal feelings, desires, and interests. They also fail to look at circumstances from the other person’s side.

Humanity must overcome it to see a holistic (全面的) picture of the world and objectively assess situations. It is essential to be a fair-minded individual since egocentrism is a quality that is not easy to live with, making it hard for us to interact with people and move forward.

Actually, overcoming this disturbing quality has always been my pursuit. The main goal in my life is based on the search for inner balance, harmony, positivity, and the right attitude to life cases. Thus, I will be able to improve my life and help other people in the practice of this aspect. Moreover, I often remind myself to accept differences and remember that a correct attitude to different personalities, their preferences, and interests leads to success in any tasks.

The formation and development of a fair mind can be practiced almost everywhere. For example, in a grocery store, we need to put ourselves in the place of the seller’s and should not immediately take offense and argue when we are given an unripe banana or burnt bread. It is important to remember that a seller is not obliged to play along at all; this is the same person with his unique nature.

Not everyone agrees with everyone else, but if you absolutely refuse to consider another person’s perspective, that’s when egocentrism becomes a serious concern. So why not try to correct this behavior and be more fair-minded?

1. What is egocentrism?
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2. Why does egocentrism often lead to conflicts?
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3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Egocentrism becomes a problem when someone doesn’t agree with others.
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4. Please share one of your own experiences about your practicing being fair-minded. (In about 40 words)
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