1 . For my daughter's 19th birthday, we bought her tickets to go and see Linkin Park, as they were playing in our city. We didn't really have the ________ but we knew how much this band meant to her.

The night before she was like a ________ at Christmas. Every so often she got up and came to ________ with us, because she couldn't ________ . On the night of the concert it was good to see her so ________ and excited, as she and her boyfriend set off.

Needless to say when they ________ after midnight, with T-shirts and lots of pictures of the band, ________ her telling about how fantastic they had been, we knew the money had been well ________ . This will be a memory she would never forget, and nor would we.

________ full of excitement from the night before, the following day they ________ to go shopping on the other side of the city. My husband and I laughed, loving the fact that she had not ________   that quality as she grew up.

Later that day they returned, with faces full of happiness and warmth. They presented my husband and me with a ________ each. On each present were the words "Because you are the ________ mum/dad in the world. "When we expressed our thanks and told her she didn't have to, we asked her why she had bought us gifts. Her answer was simply "Just because I love you."

This wasn't something ________ from our daughter; she had always given us gifts when she wanted to express her ________ , and each gift was always a welcome surprise. It could have been anything, it wouldn't have mattered, and it was the act itself and the feelings behind it.

1.

A．money

B．time

C．interest

D．news

2.

A．worker

B．baby

C．kid

D．parent

3.

A．dance

B．learn

C．walk

D．sit

4.

A．speak

B．sleep

C．stand

D．leave

5.

A．healthy

B．happy

C．pretty

D．surprised

6.

A．stayed

B．left

C．returned

D．turned

7.

A．worrying about

B．caring for

C．looking at

D．listening to

8.

A．lent

B．earned

C．saved

D．spent

9.

A．Still

B．Only

C．Just

D．Also

10.

A．continued

B．tried

C．decided

D．struggled

11.

A．kept

B．lost

C．realized

D．discovered

12.

A．gift

B．prize

C．ticket

D．picture

13.

A．richest

B．oldest

C．best

D．cleverest

14.

A．important

B．ordinary

C．new

D．valuable

15.

A．feelings

B．concerns

C．understandings

D．opinions

2 . People are looking to make meaning after the global pandemic. And one way that some of us do this is to credit coincidences—the unexpected concurrence (同时发生) of events—with helping to find jobs, friends and spouses, make significant career decisions and relieve pains. Scholars disagree on the cause of coincidences. Some say they are random and due to probability. Others see God or spiritual forces at work. Still others say it’s our subconscious making connections. No matter the cause, people who study coincidences say that paying attention to these moments may help us, especially in times of stress.

Studies show that noticing coincidences may help boost both the effectiveness of psychotherapy and mental well-being. Michael Schauch, 42, an investment-portfolio manager in Squamish, British Columbia, who is an avid mountaineer, lost his best friend Brent last year. A few months later, Mr. Schauch climbed a mountain he and Brent often scaled together. At the summit, Mr. Schauch found hundreds of ladybugs. When he climbed a different mountain on the anniversary of Brent’s death, he saw a ladybug as he started up each new section of the rock face. “I knew at once that it was Brent, and that he was still there with me, as if to say: ‘You’ve got this, Mike. Keep going!’” he says.

Coincidences can make the world feel like it makes good sense, says David B. Yaden, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School. Varieties of spiritual experiences show a correlation (关联) between coincidences and an increase in positive emotions，better personal relationships and a greater sense of meaning in life.

Coincidences are more likely to happen to certain people. “People who are troubled by distress and searching for signs are more likely to experience coincidences,” says Bemard Beitman, a psychiatrist and a coincidence researcher. If you’d like to enhance your ability to notice coincidences, there are several strategies, says Lisa Miller, a clinical psychologist: Be open to them. Write them down. Talk about them with others. “We really need this deep inner wisdom.” she says.

1. What can we learn about coincidences from paragraph 1?

A．They happen as expected.	B．They provide guidance or relief.
C．They activate subconscious mind.	D．They contribute to invisible forces.

2. Why does the author mention Michael Schalch’s story?

A．To clarify the cause of coincidences.

B．To offer a method of coping with grief.

C．To show the comforting effect of coincidences.

D．To present a solid friendship between two climbers.

3. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Lucky people tend to be surprised by coincidences.

B．Wisdom is to the soul what mental health is to the body.

C．Coincidences mean more to our daily lives than the surface.

D．The more we cultivate coincidences, the more likely they happen.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The meaningful moments in life.	B．The hidden power of coincidences.
C．The various opinions on coincidences.	D．The strategies for noticing coincidences.

3 . How to Live a Fulfilling Life

How awesome would it be to get out of bed each morning feeling purposeful and happy about your day? What about going to sleep each night with a grin(露齿的笑)of satisfaction on your lips?     1    Here are some tips that may help you.

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To lead a more fulfilling life, you first need to know what part of your current life is troubling or unsatisfactory. Reflect on different aspects of your life to figure out which are upsetting you the most. Try closing your eyes and questioning “What part of my life dissatisfies me the most?” Whatever comes to mind first is probably where you’ll want to start.

● Building good habits.

One of the best ways to build good habits that support a fulfilling life is by doing something each day that challenges you. Identify one thing you can take action on that pushes you beyond your comfort zone and do it. This might be sharing ideas with your boss when you typically stay quiet.    3    For example, if you’ve been trying to lose weight, but you spend too much time on the couch, reduce your time on TV or do an exercise while you watch.

● Having good health and well-being.

    4    You’ll have trouble feeling fulfilled if your energy only goes out. Just as you pour love and support into others, you must return that love and support to yourself. Take time to improve your own self with passions or self-care. Fulfillment also translates to perfect mental and physical health, so make time to exercise regularly. Schedule it into your day.     5    

A．Addressing your dissatisfaction.

B．Learning to avoid dissatisfaction.

C．It’s important to set aside “me” time.

D．End each day by reflecting on your daily challenge.

E．Replacing your bad habits with good ones is also suggested.

F．That way, it will be just like any other task on your to-do list.

G．This may seem difficult, but leading a more fulfilling life is entirely possible.

4 . Simple Steps to Help You Cope With Anxiety

Anxiety involves feelings of worry, fear, and depress. Anxiety is typically experienced on cognitive, emotional, and physical levels. When feeling anxious a person may have negative or disturbing thoughts.     1    

Stop and breathe

When anxiety appears, practice this simple breathing technique: Begin by getting into a comfortable seated position. Close your eyes and breathe slowly through your nose. Follow this inhalation(吸入)with a deep exhalation.     2    , in and out of your nose. Allow your breath to be a guide to the present.

Figure out what’s bothering you

In order to get to the root of your anxiety、you need to figure out what’s bothering you. Writing in a journal can be a great way to get in touch with your sources of anxiety. If anxious feelings seem to be keeping you up at night, try keeping a journal or notepad next to your bed.     3    .

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Replace your fears by changing your attitude about them. For example, stop fearing to lose your job and instead focus on how grateful you are to have a job. Come to work determined to do your best. Instead of fearing your loved one’s safety, spend time with them, or express your appreciation of them.

Focus on something less anxiety- provoking

At times, it may be most helpful to simply redirect yourself to focus on something other than your anxiety. Do some chores or organizing around the house.     5     such as drawing, painting, or writing. Go for a walk or engage in some other form of physical exercise.

A．Read some jokes

B．Take part in a creative activity

C．Focus on what you can change

D．Continue to breathe deeply and fully

E．Write down all of the things that are bothering you

F．Therefore, there are some useful steps you can. take to be happy

G．Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to manage your anxiety

5 . Anger is a harmful feeling for you. When you are angry, you may make incorrect decisions that you will probably regret later.     1     Then what can be done to prevent it from ruining your lives? Here are four ways that you can deal with your anger.

Firstly, it is necessary for you to change your attitude to people and things around. You have to accept that people are not always friendly and that sometimes things do go wrong. The behaviors of others can be a common cause of your anger.     2     You also need to recognize that not everyone has the same thought, nor will they behave in the same way as you do. This applies to work, life, and interpersonal relationships.

    3     Once you know why you get mad, then it is possible to deal with the cause. Taking right steps to solve the potential problem will help you overcome feelings of anger.

In addition, learning to manage your anger can also do good to you.     4     It can also provide scientific solutions to your problems. This way, your anger will not survive.

What’s more, anger can work as an inspiring emotion. There are occasions when anger can be directed to help you achieve great things.     5     It drives you to make progress towards your goals, naturally reducing your feelings of anger. Use anger to help you rather than hold you back.

A．Try to get out of the habit of reacting angrily.

B．Anger of this type can be used as an encouragement.

C．Try to picture the serious results if you lose control.

D．Anger management can develop your ability to control your anger.

E．Realizing that no one is perfect can help you avoid getting angry.

F．A much better way of facing up to anger is to identify the cause.

G．You may also regret destroying relationships you have with others.

6 . It’s well-known that being in green spaces is good for physical and mental health.     1     A population-based study published in Scientific Reports looked at the effect of urban waterways on mental health and found that proximity (接近) to water increased positive feelings of wellbeing.

“If you’re in a body of water, your internal state just becomes calm,” Dr Natalie Azar, NBC News medical contributor, told TODAY. “    2     However, we’ve never really been intentional about it.”

Being near water gives people a consciousness of something greater than themselves. The sounds and movement of water can get people to focus their attention and this invites calm. “You don’t have to go to the coast to experience this wellbeing,” said Azar. “Any waterway will do, including lakes, rivers, canals or ponds.     3    ”

A new study conducted by King’s College London has also proved that spending time near urban canals and rivers is linked to feeling happy and healthy, stressed a press release from the college. Moreover, it has found that urban waterways are superior to feelings of wellbeing than just being near the ocean.

“    4     This means their capacity to improve mental wellbeing is likely to be due to the multiple benefits associated with both green and blue spaces,” said Andrea Mechelli, professor of early intervention in mental health at King’s College London.

The study has also found that there are continuous improvements to mental wellbeing for up to 24 hours after visiting urban waterways.     5     In England and Wales, people have access to 3,218 kilometers of rivers and canals that are readily accessible. In fact, 9 million people live within 1 km of a canal—something that is easily walkable.

A．These results remain to be tested.

B．Even a flowing fountain will work.

C．This is good news for urban people.

D．It’s something that I think we’ve all experienced.

E．Our findings show that blue spaces are naturally calming.

F．Canals and rivers contain not only water but also trees and other plants.

G．Now scientists have discovered blue spaces are also connected to better mental health.

7 . A heartwarming letter written by Yuan Longping, known as “the father of hybrid rice”, has caught people’s eyes as the nation is mourning (悼念) over his passing away. In 2010, at the age 80, Yuan wrote this letter in memory of his late mother, Hua Jing, and many are deeply touched by its sincerity (真情).

In the letter, entitled“The Rice is Ripe (成熟), Mom”, Yuan recalled the old days with his mother in Anjiang town in Central China’s Hunan province, where his mother was buried in 1989.

Born in a wealthy family in Yangzhou, eastern China’s Jiangsu province, Hua Jing was well educated and open-minded. She taught Yuan English when he was very young. Having never worked in the fields, Hua moved to Anjiang town to support her son’s family and research.

“Mom, the rice is ripe and I come back to Anjiang to see you... Every time when I was able to deliver a speech to the audiences from around the world or take a prize in my study, I always thought of you. You made me who I am. People say I’ve changed the world with one tiny rice seed but mom, I know you sowed (播种) the seed in me when I was a little boy.”

1. Why did Yuan Longping write a letter in 2010?

A．To honor his mother.	B．To attract people’s eyes.
C．To comfort his mother.	D．To public his achievements.

2. What moved many people deeply in the letter?

A．The seed.

B．The emotion.

C．The speech.

D．The education.

3. What can we know about Hua Jing?

A．She was born in a poor family.	B．She used to work in the fields.
C．She didn’t get any schooling.	D．She moved to Anjiang for her son.

4. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?

A．The speech to the audience.	B．The growth in Anjiang.
C．The seed of Yuan’s mother.	D．The prize in his study.

8 . 毕业之际，请你根据以下要点用英语给你的一位老师写封信，感谢他多年来给予你的教育和帮助。要点包括：
1．写作的目的；
2．老师给予你的教育和帮助；
3．你所取得的成绩。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．信件的开头和结尾已经给出，请接着往下写；
3．可适当增加细节，使文章过渡自然。
Dear Mr. Li,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

9 . Your Path to Emotional Maturity

Emotions play a critical part in our lives and are contagious unless you know how to actually control them. In order to grow and thrive, you must learn to be emotionally intelligent.    1    .

Focus Your Efforts On Self-evolution

Just like you, it is completely normal for everyone else to have their own beliefs and opinions. Keeping that in mind, it’s better to understand that you cannot change others, no matter how hard you try. Even if you try changing others, you could be hurting yourself in the process.    2    .

Try Using “I” Statements

    3    . Use “I” statements like “I feel miserable and heartbroken” instead of “You make me feel miserable and heartbroken.” This approach conveys your emotions effectively without aggression, showcasing emotional maturity.

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People sometimes interact with us as if we are mind readers, especially in relationships. Your partner may expect you to understand their desires, which can be challenging. Just as you aren’t a mind reader, others aren’t either. You need to communicate your needs to other people, and they need to do the same with you. Share your needs with your loved ones and observe the positive changes.

Avoid Negative People

You are known by the company you keep, and this is always true.    5    . If surrounded by negative people that only bring others down, then you will always feel miserable. In order to be emotionally intelligent, you must have a good and supporting company by your side. Steer clear of people who emotionally manipulate others. Whenever you feel something like that, cut ties with them immediately.

A．Communicate Your Needs

B．Always Prioritize Self-care

C．If surrounded by happy and motivated people, you will always be happy

D．When upset, express your feelings openly but in a non-aggressive manner

E．The strategy in this stressful situation is to focus on others instead of yours

F．Taking full responsibility for your actions is how you become emotionally mature

G．To enhance emotional maturity and happiness, self-change is the best course of action

10 . Rising Above Fear: Strategies For Conquering Anxiety and Achieving Your Goals

You have to know that managing your worst fear and anxiety isn’t easy but that’s okay, we are here to help you out.     1    Here are the necessary steps to help you overcome your fear and anxiety.

You need to notice how you feel.     2    You need to be able to identify the sensations that clue you into your emotional state. Do you experience trouble breathing, a sweaty body, or even a stomachache? You need to practice reading these physical cues, don’t let them carry you away!

Own your fears. Have you ever cried so much that it became very difficult to stop the tears, we can totally understand that.     3    When this happens, you need to stop using your emotional energy in trying to be okay, sometimes you need to own your fears. Trust me, this energy would be better used in reaching out for help.

Create goals that are necessary. Most of the time, the process of overcoming your fears and anxiety is hindered by elusive goals that we set for ourselves. Ask yourself this: What does the life I deserve look like? How can I achieve that lifestyle? Once you know that your goals are essential, the fear of not making an effort will overcome the fear of failure.     4    

    5     When you set your goals, what is the biggest fear that you will face? The fear of failure! What you have to know is that failure is just like pain and we should only learn and grow from it. Failure will always provide a valuable learning experience that will positively impact your future.

A．Find acceptance in failure.

B．Never back away from learning.

C．Hardship is another trouble you have to face in life.

D．It will motivate you and this is when you will be inspired to act.

E．When the fearful thoughts kick in, it becomes so hard to ignore them.

F．You need to be able to talk about your emotions, no matter how hard it is.

G．You can build skills to manage your emotional response when anxiety and fear kick in.