1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What month is it now?

A．February.

B．March.

C．September.

2. How is the boy feeling about starting secondary school now?

A．Unhappy.

B．Nervous.

C．Excited.

3. Why does the boy prefer to go to St. John's?

A．It welcomes both male and female students.

B．He will be able to stay with his friends.

C．It has the best academic reputation.

2 . Jaxon Carter, a 6-year-old boy, lost his mother very early. Her passing away left the little boy and his dad in _________. Soon after that, Jaxon had to move to a new _________ to study, which proved to be a great _________ for him.

Jaxon has been an outstanding and _________ student, despite his sadness over losing his mother. Jaxon recently had his graduation ceremony where he _________ a valedictory (告别的) speech. However, a normal speech everyone expected _________ an emotional and heart-breaking one as the boy paid tribute to (致敬) his late mother.

“When I started kindergarten here in August last year, I was a little 5-year-old boy who had lost my beautiful mother a month before. My kindergarten year helped me grow braver, smarter, more kind-hearted, and more _________,” he said in the _________. He thanked his teacher, who he _________ as someone with a “big heart”. “When I was __________, she used to tell me it would be all right.”

Lastly, he dedicated his speech to the person he __________ missed his mother. “I dedicate my speech, good grades, all school awards, and my kindergarten graduation to my beautiful mommy, who I will always __________ and miss so much,” said Jaxon. “I know she will always be with me in my __________.”

The audience __________ him as they were all brought into tears by the boy’s beautiful and heartfelt __________.

1.

A．despair

B．surprise

C．silence

D．secret

2.

A．community

B．home

C．school

D．team

3.

A．aim

B．fit

C．view

D．try

4.

A．wise

B．selfless

C．generous

D．cheerful

5.

A．designed

B．attended

C．delivered

D．watched

6.

A．broke down

B．turned into

C．showed off

D．talked about

7.

A．grateful

B．impressive

C．curious

D．responsible

8.

A．mind

B．meeting

C．program

D．speech

9.

A．remembered

B．imagined

C．described

D．recognized

10.

A．calm

B．sad

C．alone

D．naughty

11.

A．greatly

B．typically

C．rarely

D．nearly

12.

A．tend

B．forgive

C．love

D．inspire

13.

A．heart

B．life

C．family

D．study

14.

A．encouraged

B．touched

C．reached

D．clapped

15.

A．features

B．words

C．behaviors

D．ambitions

3 . Birthdays are supposed to be happy occasions where celebrations, being spoiled and positive reflection are all part of the day. Unfortunately, feeling depressed about an approaching birthday, as a person ages, is common. The following may help fight off Birthday Blues.

·Find the best way to celebrate

    1     If someone loves luxurious celebrations, then they should try to have that sort of a day. If they prefer quality time with family, then they could make arrangements. On the other hand, doing something on their birthday that they do not enjoy, will make it harder for them to have a good time.

·Keep busy

If the Birthday Blues threaten to have a negative impact on someone, it may be better to avoid the day altogether.     2     Do something else. Negative thoughts can be easily forgotten so a person can move on with their life.

·    3    

It is OK to be sad sometimes, but drowning in sadness all day is unhelpful for anyone struggling with negative emotions. For those who always get the Birthday Blues, it might be a good idea just to accept that they might feel sad and anxious.     4     Acknowledge them, and then put them to one side and get on with the day in a more positive frame of mind.

·Do something special

However much people hate or fear their birthday, they can make it better if they plan something for that day that cannot fail to bring them excitement. They may think about booking to see a show, getting a spa, or going out for dinner.     5    

A．Set a sadness time limit.

B．Turn the sadness into a helpful experience.

C．Allow those feelings to come into their mind.

D．Removing negative thoughts finally pays off.

E．Keeping distracted will ensure the day passes quickly.

F．Birthdays are days when it is acceptable to be a bit selfish.

G．Whatever is likely to lift their spirits may help them feel better.

4 . 请以A person I admire 为题，写一篇文章。生活中有许多人值得我们敬佩，他\她可能是伟人，是名人也或者是一名普普通通的人，请选择一个这样的人进行写作。
要求：1.写出这个人的主要事迹。
2. 你敬佩他\她的原因，值得你学习的地方。
注意：1.词数100左右；          
2.表达清晰，语言通顺。
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5 . Math is a necessary skill that people use throughout their lives. Unfortunately, many children and adults feel stressed and anxious when they have to do math. They may be experiencing what is called “math anxiety”. Because of this, many people believe that they are bad at math and don’t like math.

A recent research has shown that some children as young as 6 years old may feel anxious about math. A team of researchers asked 154 children in grades 1 and 2 questions like “How do you feel when taking a big test in your math class?” The children expressed how nervous they felt by pointing to a position on a scale (刻度), where there were different faces from a very nervous face on the left to a calm face on the right. After answering these questions, the children took a math test. These researchers found that almost half of the children who participated in the study said that they were at least somewhat nervous about doing math. Also, children with higher math anxiety got worse scores on the math test.

Scientists have also found that math anxiety develops in children who experience certain kinds of social situations that influence their thoughts or feelings. This means that the child’s emotions, opinions, or behaviors are affected by things that other people say or do. For example, teachers with high math anxiety were more likely to have students with poorer math achievements at the end of the school year.

Good news is that researchers have found tools to help people with math anxiety. These tools are called interventions (干预). For example, researchers did an intervention where they asked children with math anxiety to write about their math-related worries. Then they found that children’s math test scores improved. Therefore, it is advised to talk to classmates and teachers about math anxiety. This is the first step toward helping to reduce the possibly harmful effects of math anxiety.

1. What does the underlined word “this” refer to in Paragraph 1?

A．Math ability.	B．Stressful life.
C．Math anxiety.	D．Painful memory.

2. How did the researchers measure kids’ anxiety?

A．By making a math project.

B．By recording math scores.

C．By asking kids questions.

D．By showing teaching problems.

3. What can be learned from Paragraph 3?

A．Anxiety determines math ability.

B．One’s math anxiety can affect others.

C．Students are born with math anxiety.

D．Children should avoid social situations.

4. What is suggested for students with math anxiety?

A．Talking about it.	B．Working harder.
C．Using math tools.	D．Attending lectures.

6 . Ask most people which day of the week they fear the most and the answer is likely to be Monday. The first day of the working week can make us depressed.     1    

The most depressing day of the year is the third Monday in January, when it’s cold and dark outside. This day was named “Blue Monday” by psychologist Cliff Arnall. Even if there was little science behind Blue Monday, it’s probably true that the sound of our alarm clock on any Monday morning means the coming of a new working week and possibly the end of our weekend of fun.     2     It’s what psychologists call an emotional shift, and no other part of the week has a transition(过渡) like it.

Apparently, Monday means the end of weekend lie-ins.     3     According to a website, “If you can’t stand your job, then the Monday blues can be very real.” And it can be especially difficult to start another seemingly endless workweek. Your case of the Mondays can have a negative impact on your performance, productivity and the people around you.

    4     Feeling a bit low shouldn’t be confused with more serious depression, caused by other factors. Claudia Hammond, an author and presenter, argues that this low feeling might be untrue.     5     She mentions an Australian study of how people reflected on their mood and found the day that scored the lowest was in fact Wednesdays. So, when Monday comes, maybe we should give it a second chance!

A．But is Monday as bad as we like to think it is?

B．What exactly makes us feel down remains unknown.

C．Weekends are definitely happy days in all countries.

D．That’s why the feeling is described as the Monday blues.

E．There is a strong cultural idea that we don’t like Mondays.

F．Our Monday mood can be based on a direct comparison to the day before.

G．It’s back to the routine and the realization that there are five days of working ahead.

7 . Everyone has their own way of dealing with heartbreak. Some turn to friends for support, some turn to TV streaming services and some turn to ice cream and sweets. But what if you could check yourself into a retreat for a long weekend of “therapy (心理治疗)” as well as scenic views, all with the purpose of healing your broken heart?

The Heartbreak Hotel, run by counseling psychologist Alice Haddon, is offering just that. Launched in late 2021, the residential retreats, specifically designed for women, are held at Barsham Barns, a private home located on the coast of UK county Norfolk.

The Heartbreak Hotel was dreamed up by Haddon, who had taken a break after the death of her mother, and found herself rethinking the way that therapy is conducted traditionally. Through her personal experience, Haddon realized that there were few services available for women struggling to overcome different types of heartbreak. She began exploring the possibility of a new concept in therapy that could provide what women really needed.

With her friends on board, Haddon put together the hotel with an all-female team. “This space is really a recovery and self-discovery away from the heartbreak and towards a fresh start.”

“We have a specialist working on helping our guests who need professional support,” Haddon adds. “We also encourage our guests with similar experiences to sit together and talk, which we call a group therapy session.”

Aside from that, those who check in to The Heartbreak Hotel will also benefit from a menu of plant-based, heart-healing nutritious and delicious meals, as well as fireside gatherings and walks along some of Norfolk’s beautiful beaches.

According to Haddon, every guest may hold a different story. But whatever their reason for checking in might be, the team ultimately have the same aim for every heartbroken guest who walks through their doors. “Our mission at The Heartbreak Hotel is for our guests to leave feeling strong and free to act according to their own love values and needs,” says Haddon.

1. What does “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Support offered by friends.	B．TV streaming services.
C．Ice cream and sweets.	D．A retreat for therapy.

2. How did Haddon come up with the idea of The Heartbreak Hotel?

A．After she had a dream about the hotel.

B．After she experienced her mother’s death.

C．After she saw many women struggling.

D．After she joined in an all-female team.

3. What can be learned from the last two paragraphs?

A．The Heartbreak Hotel offers food which can help their guests in healing.

B．Guests of The Heartbreak Hotel like gathering at fireside to have meals.

C．There are many plants in The Heartbreak Hotel which can benefit their guests.

D．Every guest of The Heartbreak Hotel will leave feeling strong and free.

4. Which of the following words can best describe Haddon?

A．Kind and humorous.	B．Generous and curious.
C．Caring and understanding.	D．Pessimistic and grateful.

8 . A new research reveals that you cannot separate your health from your emotions and numerous studies support the idea that having an optimistic and positive attitude can translate into living a longer and healthier life. For example, in one older study, pessimism (悲观) was linked to a 19 percent higher risk of dying over a 30-year period.

After examining the associations between optimism and heart health in more than 5,100 adults of various ethnic groups for 11 years, researchers at the University of Illinois report that people who display a more optimistic can-do attitude in life experience significantly better cardiovascular (心血管) health over the long term.

People who were the most optimistic were up to 76 percent more likely to have a total health score in the ideal range. The health scores were based on seven aspects used by the American Heart Association (AHA) to define heart health. This includes blood pressure, body mass index, fasting blood sugar, serum cholesterol levels, diet, exercise and smoking. According to study author Rosalba Hernandez, individuals with the highest levels of optimism have twice the chances of being in ideal cardiovascular health compared to their more pessimistic peers. This association remains significant, even after adjusting for social population characteristics and poor mental health. At the population level, even this slight difference in cardiovascular health translates into a significant reduction in death rates.

This evidence, which is assumed to occur through a bio-behavioral mechanism, suggests that prevention strategies that target modification of psychological well-being-e. g. optimism-may be a potential avenue for AHA to reach its goal of improving Americans’ cardiovascular health by 20 percent before 2020.

1. What can we know from paragraph 1?

A．A healthy and long life affects emotion.

B．Optimism contributes to a longer and healthier life.

C．Optimism might increase the immunity of people.

D．Pessimism may lead to bad living habits.

2. Which of the following can be used to define your heart health according to AHA?

A．Living habits.

B．Mental Age.

C．Family income.

D．Social status.

3. What does the underlined word “avenue” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Danger.

B．Approach.

C．Ability.

D．District.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Emotion- Your Spirit Food

B．Health- a Guarantee of Long Life

C．Optimism-a Healthy Boost to Your Heart

D．AHA-an Organization Monitoring Your Health