1 . Going out for a walk with their sons is a simple task for most fathers. But for Martin Ralfe and his one-year-old boy Leo, it can be a real _______. That’s because Martin is blind and Leo is also visually impaired (受损), meaning they have to thoroughly _______ every trip they take outside of their home. The 29-year-old parent _______ to let his lack of sight stop him from _______ with his son and going exploring.

The pair have shared their special bond on Tik Tok and gone viral after showing how they go out for the day. Martin says it was actually his wife who _______ him to take Leo out on walks. He _______ he initially had some worries about taking Leo out on his own but now he is _______ and spends most weekends exploring with his son.

He said, “Our favorite _______ to do together include going for walks and _______ the ducks. Currently, on our bucket list is to visit Disneyland but Leo is ________ interested in trains too, so we’d love to go to the National Railway Museum in York.”

Martin’s TikTok account has thousands of ________ and has a range of videos such as him walking Leo. He is using it to ________ other people with visual impairment. He said, “I love ________ these videos and I get so many amazing ________. Many people praise me but I’m just a ________ dad getting on with life.”

1.

A．pleasure

B．challenge

C．journey

D．misfortune

2.

A．make

B．imagine

C．plan

D．enjoy

3.

A．refuses

B．attempts

C．fails

D．decides

4.

A．running away

B．settling down

C．falling down

D．hanging out

5.

A．allowed

B．encouraged

C．taught

D．required

6.

A．admitted

B．argued

C．protested

D．regretted

7.

A．honest

B．generous

C．confident

D．ambitious

8.

A．workouts

B．games

C．experiments

D．activities

9.

A．catching

B．saving

C．feeding

D．raising

10.

A．fortunately

B．particularly

C．probably

D．suddenly

11.

A．followers

B．competitors

C．teammates

D．editors

12.

A．honour

B．appreciate

C．protect

D．educate

13.

A．keeping

B．playing

C．monitoring

D．making

14.

A．comments

B．orders

C．suggestions

D．memories

15.

A．different

B．normal

C．responsible

D．lucky

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the man come from?

A．Sweden.

B．Ghana.

C．Britain.

2. What do we know about old people in Ghana?

A．They are sent to nursing homes.

B．They live with their families.

C．They live in separate flats.

3. What does the woman say about nursing homes?

A．They’re mostly terrible.

B．They’re good in general.

C．They’re not allowed visitors.

3 . 读后续写

The first of June, the King family was going on holiday tomorrow. The girls no longer had to do housework for the family, so there would be three months’ free time for them, and all the girls cheered up, jumping up and down with excitement. “Vacation, finally!” shouted Meg, coming home to find Jo already lying on the sofa. They started to plan what they would do on the vacation. All the girls reached an agreement that they would not do anything for a while, but play all the time and rest if their mother didn’t mind. “May we all try what we want to do, Mother?” asked Meg. Mrs March agreed to the plan and said they could try the experiment for a week. “It will be wonderful, I’m sure,” said Meg. “Fun forever, and no work!” cried Jo.

The next morning, Meg spent the morning with a friend and the afternoon reading in the apple tree. Jo pulled all her toys out of her closet but then left them to play some music. Amy put on her best dress and went outside to draw, hoping someone would notice the beautiful young artist. No one appeared, so she went for a walk, got caught in the rain, and came home dripping.

In the evening, they all assured their mother the experiment was going well. She smiled, said nothing, and did her work, keeping their home pleasant and running smoothly.

The week seemed to get longer and longer with nothing much to do, and it affected all three girls. Meg found time hanging heavily and read till her eyes hurt and she was sick of books. Jo sometimes suddenly shook her doll and shouted at it. Amy was quite bored, for she didn’t like dolls or reading, and she couldn’t draw all the time. By Friday the girls were glad that it was nearly over, but no one would admit that they were tired of the experiment.

On Saturday morning, the girls got up to find no breakfast and no mother to be seen.

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At this time, Mrs March returned and the girls rushed to their mother with a sense of achievement.

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4 . When Eugenie George first heard that her friend passed a financial exam, her heart sank. She’d ______ the same test weeks earlier.

“Envy was eating me up,” recalls George. But anyway she ______ her friend. “And I told her I failed and admitted I was ______,” she says. George knew that being ______ would ease her envy, but she was surprised that it also enabled her to ______ her friend’s happiness and experience her own in turn.

Finding ______ in another person’s good fortune is what social scientists call freudenfreude, the great joy we feel when someone else succeeds, ______ it doesn’t directly involve us. Freudenfreude is like a kind of social______, says Catherine Chambliss, a professor of psychology. It makes relationships “closer and more enjoyable.”

Too often, we think our friends ______ us most during their hard times: a job ______, getting divorced. In fact, how friends ______ our joy is even more important for us than how they respond to our ______. Too often, we think of joy passively. We see it as something that come to us, instead of something we can ______. While it can be difficult in practice, freudenfreude can lift us up and ______ our day. So celebrating our friends’ ______ is a win-win to us all.

1.

A．taken

B．passed

C．failed

D．prepared

2.

A．congratulated

B．forgave

C．blamed

D．ignored

3.

A．badly-behaved

B．over-burdened

C．short-sighted

D．green-eyed

4.

A．tough

B．honest

C．tolerant

D．optimistic

5.

A．imagine

B．understand

C．share

D．increase

6.

A．hope

B．passion

C．confidence

D．pleasure

7.

A．even if

B．as if

C．now that

D．so that

8.

A．platform

B．glue

C．booster

D．routine

9.

A．support

B．annoy

C．upset

D．need

10.

A．loss

B．change

C．interview

D．application

11.

A．look forward to

B．contribute to

C．get used to

D．react to

12.

A．envy

B．complaints

C．suffering

D．mistakes

13.

A．predict

B．produce

C．choose

D．measure

14.

A．fill

B．start

C．brighten

D．balance

15.

A．survival

B．success

C．recovery

D．generosity

5 . If you’ve got more than one kid, you’re showing favoritism, whether you know it or not.

“Parents may favor one child over another, for a lot of reasons. The child may have an easy temperament (性情) or might behave particularly well or may look like you,” says Susan Newman, a psychologist. “But regardless of the reason, every child must be made to feel loved and special, in order to fully develop.” Newman warns that favoring one child over their siblings (兄弟姐妹) publicly can have a significantly negative effect.

“The unfavored child can feel defeated, and unmotivated, as a result of working hard to get parental support, with no success,” says Yelena Gidenko, a licensed counselor. “He orshe may also suffer from depression and become angry, bitter, or jealous,” she adds Children feeling this way may act out, in an effort to get their parent’s attention, making matters worse. They may also behave inappropriately, becoming the black sheep, which they believe their parents already see. “Unfavored children may have a hard time accepting who they are, since they do not feel accepted by their parents,” adds Gidenko.

Favoritism is not exactly a boon for the favored child, either. Kids who feel that they are their parent’s favorite sometimes translate that into a go pass for their behavior in future relationships. “Favored children may feel a sense of entitlement, and that rules do not apply to them,” says Gidenko. This can negatively affect the way they act in school, at work, and in their friendships.

It may seem absurd, but the opposite can also occur. Favored children may experience anxiety and insecurity, resulting from their favorite child status. “Children are observant. They know when they are getting praise for things they have not earned, such as being your favorite. For this reason, they know, and fear, that these things might be taken away fromthem at any time, for any reason,” says Gidenko

Newman urges parents to remember that it’s not possible to treat children equally because they are all different. What parents can, and should do is talk to their kids about how, and why, they treat them the way they do. “According to research, parents don’t talkabout this. They don’t say why one child gets more time than another. If they do, they are preserving their bond with each child,” says Newman

1. What can we learn about unfavored children?

A．They want to please their parents

B．They care little about their siblings.

C．They tend to lack a sense of identity

D．They hope to be the black sheep of the family.

2. What does the underlined word “boon” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Blessing.

B．Challenge.

C．Honor.

D．Burden.

3. What does Newman suggest parents do in the last paragraph?

A．Treat their children equally

B．Explain themselves to their children

C．Strengthen their bond with their children

D．Remove the differences between their children

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The solutions to parental favoritism

B．The consequences of parental favoritism

C．An analysis of why parents play favorites

D．A contrast between favored and unfavored children

6 . 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。

In the spring sun, my aunt and I headed for her flower shop. Normally I would be delighted to help in her shop, but not recently because of Rosa. Rosa was my sister, just one month old, who was settled in my old bedroom. For ten years, the small room was full of my toys and books. But now it was transformed into her baby room, decorated like a garden with pinks and yellows. My space, my old life, was gone.

“Here we are!” We arrived at the shop, a wave of colour and sweet smell washing over me. My aunt said I could pick some flowers for Mum and Dad. I used to love this, but today I was so overcome with tiredness and envy. Why bother to bring them flowers when they were enjoying Rosa at home without me?

Silently I helped my aunt arrange flowers. “Your mum told me there hasn’t been much shut eye recently for any of you.” “Not much, since Rosa the alarm clock was installed (安装).” I complained with a huge yawn (哈欠).

“I remember having to creep (蹑手蹑脚地走) around like a worn-out mouse when your mum was a baby. I spent the first months hating her so much.” “But you and Mum seem so close,” I said, guiltily hiding away my envy of Rosa.

“Now we are. But it took me years to grow into the role of big sister. Few flowers blossom (绽放) overnight, you know.” She pulled me in for aside hug, glancing up at the clock, and suggested I take a walk outside.

Behind her shop was a field dotted with spring flowers. Stepping into the field, I began to pick little flowers. It was like gathering my childhood memories. I remembered how I’d sit with Dad, making flower chains, crowning (授予) each other with the silliest titles: Queen of Junk Food and King of Mess. My smile grew wider. The shining yellow flowers reminded me of the color in Rosa’s baby room. Was she awake? I wondered.

注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。

Suddenly I saw two familiar figures walking towards me.

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Rosa was wide awake in her baby basket beside the picnic blanket.

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7 . 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。

I am a doctor and often attend important academic conferences around the world, but I’m scared to fly in an airplane. As is known to all, traveling on an airplane can be a very tiring task even in the best of circumstances. Especially when the plane arrives above the destination and encounters some special reasons that prevent it from landing safely, the feeling cannot be described in words. In this situation, if you see a patient with Down syndrome (唐氏综合征) in trouble, are you willing to help him?

Last week, I took an early flight to Paris, and it was during this flight that I experienced a lifelong and touching experience.

When it was announced on the broadcast that the plane was about to land and passengers were required to prepare, a teenage boy with Down syndrome who was traveling with his family had become upset and would not return to his seat. In spite of the cabin crew’s warnings over the loudspeaker that it was almost time to land, the boy completely disregarded all this and still went his own way. In terms of such a situation, the pilot was forced to circle above the airport temporarily, delaying the landing and angering people on the already tense flight.

Though the boy’s parents and adult brothers and sisters tried to persuade him to get off the floor and back into his seat, he was opposed to their advice resolutely. They seemed to be in despair.

Finally, the crew sought professional assistance from the passengers. Although I am a doctor, I was helpless in that situation. Subsequently, Murphy 42 — who had been a teacher for about 20 years — glanced at the boy, stood up and quickly headed to the back of the plane.

She found the boy in the passage between rows of seats, lying on his belly. So she also lay down on her stomach to face him. She began chatting calmly with him, asking his name, his favorite books and his favorite characters.

注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

He told her he felt sick and she tried to comfort him.

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The plane was finally able to land safely on the ground.

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8 . Every family is a foundation of society. It is where one learns fundamental values and beliefs. It is the first place one goes when they need love and support.     1     A strong family provides a loving, supportive environment that helps you reach your full potential. Here are some key things to keep in mind if you're looking to strengthen your family bonds.

Nurture (培养) healthy communication. The key to any strong relationship is communication.       2     Family members need to feel comfortable communicating about both the good and the bad. Honest communication can help solve problems, set boundaries, and provide support. By nurturing healthy communication within the family, you can lay the foundation for solid relationships with others.

    3     In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle (忙碌) and forget to slow down and enjoy life. One of the best ways to build a strong foundation for your family is to make time for quality bonding experiences. You can share meals, take a family vacation, or spend an evening playing video games together and celebrate every milestone together.     4    

Facing life’s challenges together. No family is perfect, and every family will face challenges at some point in their lives. The key is to address those challenges together as a team. There will be times when family members will disagree on how to face a challenge.     5     Remember, the goal is to work together as a team and support one another through thick and thin. And by doing so. you can build a strong foundation for your family.

Building a solid foundation for your family takes time, effort, and patience. But it is well worth it when you see the lasting bonds.

A．Encourage quality time together.

B．That is especially true for families.

C．Families grow and change over time.

D．Show your children how important family is.

E．Plus, it is also the foundation for personal success in life.

F．Your children will cherish the memories of these moments when they get older.

G．It is essential to respect each other's opinions and find a solution that works for everyone.

9 . The most affectionate memory of my childhood is about a round table. When I was still little, my entire family would ______ on almost every traditional festival to have dinner. While the ______ were discussing something beyond our comprehension, we kids would play hide-and-seek.

The round table is a ______ of a reunion of our families and an ______ to our families. But as a matter of fact, in China, almost everything can be solved over a ______ table. The marriage bells between a loving couple and the ______ between business partners can all happen on the same round table. ______ , I start to wonder what this round table is to us, and its true significance starts to ______ in front of me.

The food on the table may ______ with time. The reasons why we come together may be ______ , but the sensation behind it remains the same. And that is our tolerance of different people or willingness to ______ different cultures.

In less than two months before the Spring Festival, a(n) ______ epic migration: would take place in China. The power that ______ us to do so has been sustaining Chinese civilization for thousands of years, and even the history of our nation has been the stories of ______ or running to the round table to which we ______ . The round table is and will always be a symbol of the Chinese sensation.

1.

A．imagine

B．reunite

C．repeat

D．flee

2.

A．strangers

B．teachers

C．adults

D．teenagers

3.

A．symbol

B．schedule

C．decoration

D．ceremony

4.

A．argument

B．occupation

C．operation

D．attachment

5.

A．round

B．new

C．long

D．square

6.

A．dreams

B．negotiations

C．secrets

D．experiments

7.

A．Obviously

B．Moreover

C．Consequently

D．Instead

8.

A．explore

B．expand

C．clarify

D．unfold

9.

A．keep

B．change

C．sell

D．display

10.

A．various

B．public

C．typical

D．temporary

11.

A．switch

B．predict

C．forbid

D．accept

12.

A．annual

B．innovative

C．unnecessary

D．modern

13.

A．forces

B．assists

C．reminds

D．drives

14.

A．caring about

B．looking for

C．figuring out

D．making up

15.

A．adapt

B．apply

C．belong

D．turn

10 . 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。

We were very poor. To help support the family, Grandma would go to the mountains to dig wild vegetables, and then sell them. In this way, Grandma had to spend the whole day in the mountains. After she came back from collecting a lot of wild vegetables, she had to pick them until late night. Early in the morning, my grandma would take the vegetables, walk through the mountain road, and go to the market to sell them.

I hated Grandma digging wild vegetables all day long, because as soon as I finished my homework, I had to help her pick vegetables. And this dirty work often made my fingers black. In that case, no matter how hard I washed my hands, the dirty black color couldn’t be washed away, which made me very upset. My grandma noticed I hated the black color so much; she once suggested using bleach and iron filings (漂白剂和铁屑). It worked. However, it really hurt so I refused to try them again.

One day, something unexpected happened.

“Everyone, you need to invite your parents to school. OK?” the teacher said to us, “the school requires students to bring your parents to school, mainly to discuss your school work.”

Of course it didn’t matter to other classmates, but I… Grandma was the only one who could come to school with me, Hearing what the teacher said, I sighed (叹气) helplessly, “Oh…” The worn-out clothes, the slightly hunched (弓背的) back, and the most terrible thing was the dirty black color on Grandma’s fingers!

I couldn’t tell how worried and frightened I was and I didn’t know what to do. Anyway, I didn’t want the teacher to see the color of my grandma’s fingers. I came home with an unhappy face and said hesitantly (犹豫地): “Well, Grandma, the teacher asked parents to go to school tomorrow.”

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

I couldn’t help stealing a look at her hands.

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The next afternoon, a classmate told me my grandma was in the teacher’s office.

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