1 . Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But when young, he could ________ read.

He grew up with his three sisters in rural Western Jamaica, raised by their single mother. Life was tough, and proper schooling was out of the question due to ________ resources.

When Ghunta finally went to school, he couldn’t ________ on reading. Not only had he been kept home from school as a child, but he had not been ________ to books.

By sixth grade, he could spell his name, but still couldn’t make out words or read with ________. He struggled in school with a deep sense of ________ and worthlessness.

At age 12, a young teacher-in-training ________ a special reading program for ________ students. Ghunta was the first to join. That teacher, whose name he does not ________ now, became Ghunta’s unsung hero — the person who changed his life.

The teacher was incredibly kind to him. Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills saw marked improvement, and his sense of inadequacy began to ________.

“She had left me with the gift of literacy,” he said. “And a deeper ________ of my talent.”

After Ghunta’s experience with the teacher, his life course ________. He graduated with academic ________ and is now the author of two children’s books, including “Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows.”

Years later, Ghunta returned to his old school and asked the principal and teachers if they knew her ________, but none did. Carrying this memory, however, he still hopes to find and thank her for seeing his ________ and being a source of light and hope in his life.

1.

A．merely

B．barely

C．totally

D．simply

2.

A．abundant

B．public

C．limited

D．financial

3.

A．give up

B．fall behind

C．miss out

D．catch up

4.

A．exposed

B．drawn

C．adapted

D．devoted

5.

A．reference

B．hesitation

C．caution

D．understanding

6.

A．awe

B．loss

C．guilt

D．wonder

7.

A．started

B．submitted

C．downloaded

D．forwarded

8.

A．disappointing

B．struggling

C．advanced

D．qualified

9.

A．type

B．spell

C．distinguish

D．recall

10.

A．disappear

B．peak

C．form

D．spread

11.

A．appreciation

B．waste

C．memory

D．source

12.

A．risked

B．approached

C．shifted

D．determined

13.

A．skills

B．honors

C．courses

D．efforts

14.

A．occupation.

B．identity

C．age

D．name

15.

A．drawback

B．reflection

C．potential

D．ambition

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

As I unzipped my lunchbox, the whole place was turned into a spicy curry (咖喱) dream. I immediately hid it under my seat, hoping no one would take notice.

Mom had really outdone herself with masala — our family’s all-time favorite dish back in India. But today, it wasn’t just about me and my lunch. A warm smile on his face, Ricky invited me, a new transfer student from India to New York city, for lunch.

“Ava, come sit here!” Ricky called out, gesturing towards a vacant seat.

As I made my way over, memories of those awkward lunchtimes when I studied in Kansas, one of the most conservative states, flooded back. I could still recall how everyone would wrinkle their noses and stare curiously when I unpacked my Indian food. It always made me feel like an outsider, like I didn’t belong.

Therefore, before my first day in this school, I had demanded my mom pack “normal” western-style food for me. I still remembered the look on her face upon hearing it, as she signed in disappointment and confusion, “Isn’t there a moment when you feel proud of your origin?” That was hurting, but not more hurting than others’ giggles and whispers. Honestly, long queues were common in Indian restaurants in New York city, a cultural melting pot, but I wouldn’t take that risk.

Unfortunately, this morning, Mom had forgotten to make sandwich or any “normal” food, so I had to bring leftovers from our dinner. At the thought of the possible oh-no-second (社死), I felt like being thrown into darkness.

However, before I came back to reality, Ricky noticed my sneaking (躲躲藏藏). “What do you have for lunch?” he asked, his eyes twinkling with interest. I tried to brush it off (搪塞), claiming I wasn’t hungry. But Ricky wouldn’t let it go, and before I could protest, he had the lid of my lunchbox open and I prepared myself for such familiar responses as “Ew” or “What is that?”

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2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

However, I did not get what I was expecting.

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After school, I found Mom preparing sandwich for tomorrow’s lunch.

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3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can tourists do tomorrow evening?

A．Watch Hollywood films.

B．Enjoy the beautiful pool.

C．See a theatre play.

2. Why are indoor activities arranged on the last evening?

A．The theatre is only available then.

B．The weather may be unpleasant then.

C．Tourists can relax before going home.

3. Where can tourists show their special skills?

A．In the dining hall.

B．In the reading room.

C．On the deck.

4. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To discuss an issue.

B．To do a promotion.

C．To introduce trip activities.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much was Pigcasso’s record-breaking painting?

A．£14,000.

B．£20,000.

C．£40,000.

2. Which artwork broke the record for the highest selling price?

A．The Blue Elephant.

B．The Queen.

C．Wild and Free.

3. Who makes Pigcasso’s achievements?

A．A German farmer.

B．A talented painter.

C．An animal rescuer.

5 . Where is probably the man now?

A．At the airport.

B．On the bus.

C．In the hotel.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Cleaver’s design win a prize in the 2024 competition?

A．It well represents the Chinese dragon.

B．It symbolically shows Chinese New Year.

C．It truly displays what the dragon looks like.

2. What qualities of the Chinese dragon does the design indicate?

A．Power and leadership.

B．Kindness and courage.

C．Knowledge and wisdom.

3. What is special about the Chinese loong compared with the Western dragon?

A．More fearful.

B．More positive.

C．More realistic.

4. What do we know about Phil Cleaver?

A．He has a special love of Chinese animals.

B．He has excellent skills of Chinese painting.

C．He has a good understanding of Chinese culture.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why do they need caps and gowns?

A．For a campus show.

B．For the graduation ceremony.

C．For a grand party.

2. How do most students get their caps and gowns?

A．They rent them.

B．The school provides them.

C．They buy them.

3. Why do some of the education majors have their caps and gowns made?

A．They keep them as reminders.

B．They can use them again.

C．They can be more beautiful.

4. What does Mary ask Lisa to do?

A．To take a picture for her.

B．To have a picture taken together.

C．To take a picture with the man.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the lady’s main goal?

A．To keep a good figure.

B．To get more exercise.

C．To have a physical examination.

2. What do you think of the work-out plan?

A．Effective for everyone.

B．Very personal.

C．Hard to carry out.

3. Why does the woman choose the one-month service?

A．To save money.

B．To achieve her goal.

C．To have a try.

9 . Independent will is what really makes effective self-management possible. It is the ability to make decisions and choices and to act in accordance with them. It is the ability to act rather than to be acted upon.

The human will is an amazing thing. Time after time, it has won against unbelievable difficulties. The Helen Kellers of this world give dramatic evidence to the value, the power of the independent will. But as we examine it in the context of effective self-management, we realize it’s usually not the dramatic, the visible, the once-in-a-lifetime effort that brings enduring success. Empowerment comes from learning how to use independent will in the decisions we make every day.

The degree to which we have developed our independent will in our everyday lives is measured by our personal integrity. Integrity is, fundamentally, the value we place on ourselves. It’s our ability to make and keep commitments to ourselves—to “walk our talk.” It’s honor with self, a fundamental part of the character ethic, the essence of active growth.

Effective management is putting first things first. While leadership decides what “first things” are, it is management that puts them first, day-by-day, moment-by-moment. Management is discipline, carrying it out.

Discipline stems from disciple (追随者) —disciple to a philosophy, disciple to a set of principles, disciple to a set of values, and disciple to an ultimate. purpose. In other words, if you are an effective manager of your self, your discipline comes from within; it is a function of your independent will. You are a disciple, a follower, of your own deep values and their source. And you have the will, the integrity, to place your feelings, your urges, your moods after those values.

That placement requires a purpose, a mission. It also requires independent will, the power to do something when you don’t want to do it, to be a function of your values rather than a function of the urge or desire of any given moment. It’s the power to act with integrity to your first creation.

1. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning “the Helen Kellers” in paragraph 2?

A．To explain a reason.	B．To highlight a point.
C．To make a prediction.	D．To give a definition.

2. What do the underlined words “walk our talk” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Put words into deeds.	B．Display confidence.
C．Stop talking big.	D．Strike a balance.

3. To achieve effective self-management, what will the author probably recommend?

A．Seeking external support.	B．Undertaking more missions.
C．Sticking to one’s own values.	D．Following one’s desires.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．The Secret Behind Self-discipline	B．The Magic of Personal Integrity
C．The Power of Independent Will	D．The Road to Effective Management

10 . When I was 10 years old, my aunt and uncle lived far away from my parents.

Suffering from a severe disease _______ my uncle to walk with a stick. Back in the 1950s, he was _______ unable to work, so my aunt worked full-time to support the family. _______, she was responsible for her elderly mother who lived with them, too. As an innocent kid, I didn’t know that their _______ situation was not stable.

One day, my father and I went to see them, and my aunt asked me to get a _______, so she could pour me some milk. When I _______ the cupboard for a glass, I found that one of the drinking glasses on the shelf held a $10 bill. I felt so _______. At the time, $10 was a respectable _______ of money. Later, I asked my father why they kept money in a glass. It wasn’t until then that I _______ it was my father who’d __________ the money there. My father wanted to help his brother secretly, but didn’t want to make him __________ by handing him cash, which his brother surely would have __________. Dad knew the money would be discovered after our __________, thus avoiding any rejection and face-to-face __________ to keep the cash.

I learned a lot from my father about __________, pride, and how people help one another out while leaving their dignity unhurt.

1.

A．forced

B．enabled

C．arranged

D．expected

2.

A．detected

B．wished

C．considered

D．reserved

3.

A．Already

B．Instead

C．Also

D．Strangely

4.

A．social

B．different

C．mental

D．financial

5.

A．box

B．cup

C．shock

D．rise

6.

A．turned over

B．put back

C．reached into

D．looked at

7.

A．pitiful

B．curious

C．guilty

D．lucky

8.

A．result

B．account

C．establishment

D．amount

9.

A．admitted

B．agreed

C．believed

D．learned

10.

A．hidden

B．returned

C．found

D．withdrawn

11.

A．supported

B．attracted

C．embarrassed

D．surprised

12.

A．forgotten

B．declined

C．blamed

D．offered

13.

A．instruction

B．leave

C．help

D．discovery

14.

A．comment

B．introduction

C．speech

D．debate

15.

A．generosity

B．praise

C．honesty

D．friendship