1 . I live near an abandoned (废弃的）house in New Orleans. I always thought about how I could make it a nicer space for my neighborhood.

In 2009, I ______ someone I loved very much. She was a mother to me. Her death was sudden and unexpected. And I thought about ______ a lot, which really made me ______ for the time I’ve had, and brought clarity (清晰）to what are meaningful to my ______ now. But I ______ to maintain this perspective (视角）in my daily life. I feel like it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day, and forget what really ______ to me as we grow and change.

With help from old and new friends, I ______ the side of this abandoned house into a giant ______ with a fill-in-the-blank sentence:   “Before I die, I want to ...”Anyone walking by can pick up a piece of chalk, ______ their life, and share their personal ______ in public space.

I didn’t know what to expect from this experiment, but by the next day, the ______ was entirely filled out, and it kept growing. This abandoned space became a ______ one, and people’s hopes and dreams made me ______ out loud, tear up, and they comforted me during my tough times. Later, I started receiving hundreds of ______ from passionate people who wanted to make a wall with their community. So my friends and I helped make walls in countries around the world.

______, we’ve shown how powerful our public spaces can be if we're given the opportunity to have a voice and share more with one another.

1.

A．saved

B．lost

C．met

D．cheated

2.

A．failure

B．death

C．glory

D．belief

3.

A．grateful

B．responsible

C．eager

D．sorry

4.

A．dream

B．idea

C．life

D．ability

5.

A．struggle

B．expect

C．prefer

D．pretend

6.

A．happens

B．shows

C．matters

D．belongs

7.

A．developed

B．drove

C．forced

D．turned

8.

A．poster

B．chalkboard

C．blog

D．screen

9.

A．go through

B．give away

C．reflect on

D．show off

10.

A．opinions

B．problems

C．experiences

D．desires

11.

A．house

B．wall

C．neighborhood

D．community

12.

A．positive

B．romantic

C．single

D．familiar

13.

A．shout

B．cry

C．burst

D．laugh

14.

A．promises

B．stories

C．messages

D．comments

15.

A．Together

B．Instead

C．Rather

D．Again

2 . In an incredible display of compassion and kindness, a man from Turkey was spotted trying to warm a pigeon in the most creative way.

Sabahattin Yılmaz was at home one chilly day. After a rain shower had passed, he noticed something landed on the sill (窗台) outside his window—a cold and wet pigeon. The animal was trembling and soaked; it clearly didn’t have the chance to seek shelter before the rain began. Feeling for the poor pigeon, Yılmaz thought of a way to dry him off.

Rather than pick him up and take him inside to warm up, Yılmaz plugged in a hairdryer and used it to dry off the bird. Little did he know that his neighbor captured the whole moment on video. In the video, Yılmaz can be seen leaning out of his window. He was stretching his arm as far as he can so the hot air can reach the pigeon. The bird willingly let the man warm him up, crouching (蹲伏) to let his outer feathers dry.

Yılmaz told the media that he spent about fifteen minutes drying off the bird. He said he had just opened his window when he saw the pigeon around the corner of the sill. He described it as wet and “about to freeze” from the cold and rainy weather.

After fifteen minutes, Yılmaz gave the pigeon birdseed, which he ate happily. However, the bird remained wet still. “I saw that it was still there so I warmed it up again, after the pigeon recovered again, and after eating a good amount of seed, it flew away,” Yılmaz recalled.

He also didn’t know that he was being recorded at the time and that the video was shared online. He simply did it out of the kindness of his heart. “The pigeon is a living creature and deserved to continue living, that is why I did it,” he said.

1. What is the text mainly about?

A．An online video about a pigeon became a hit.

B．A man warmed up a wet and cold pigeon.

C．A man invented a creative way to help birds.

D．A man lives in harmony with a pigeon.

2. What was the bird’s reaction to Sabahattin Yılmaz’s behavior?

A．It was scared and flew away.

B．It was annoyed and refused his help.

C．It was ready to accept his assistance.

D．It was happy to settle in his home.

3. What can we see from the video?

A．A man was filming Yılmaz’s kindness.

B．A pigeon was jumping back and forth when dried off.

C．Yılmaz was warming a pigeon in a novel way.

D．Yilmaz was stretching his arms to catch a pigeon.

4. Which of the following words can best describe Sabahattin Yılmaz?

A．Indifferent but creative.	B．Patient and ambitious.
C．Talented but careless.	D．Sympathetic and warm-hearted.

3 . Throughout my life, I have met diverse people in various places. The _______ that I have made with these people have affected my life a lot. However, Mrs. Ostrenko’s _______ takes priority over the others’ influences in my life.

Mrs. Ostrenko was my eleventh grade English teacher. She shows that being a teacher is not about teaching but also _______ someone’s life, whether it is significant or trivial.

“My greatest joy is seeing my _______ succeed,” said Mrs. Ostrenko on the first day of class. Not all students come to school excited to learn, but Ostrenko is the type of teacher that has the ability to make her class _______ and memorable. Not only did I learn more about English in one quarter from her class than I learned in my first two years of high school, but her influence allowed me to _______ in all my other classes as well.

Mrs. Ostrenko may look like any other lady but what lies beneath the surface is an enthusiastic soul with perseverance that _______ those around her. Having taught for over ten years, she is still able to find the joy in _______ and remains as enthusiastic as ever about the topic she teaches. Her willpower and self-sacrificing _______ encourage me with the strength to overcome everyday obstacles. Her passion for teaching is evident in every single lesson she teaches, which inspires me to seek the same kind of __________ in my class as a teacher.

She is more than just an inspiration; she is a mentor who has taught me the importance of education.

1.

A．relationships

B．appointments

C．decisions

D．troubles

2.

A．promise

B．impact

C．selection

D．direction

3.

A．giving

B．risking

C．saving

D．changing

4.

A．partners

B．teachers

C．students

D．colleagues

5.

A．scaring

B．confusing

C．exciting

D．embarrassing

6.

A．improve

B．relax

C．play

D．question

7.

A．disturbs

B．inspires

C．annoys

D．amuses

8.

A．decorating

B．communicating

C．dressing

D．teaching

9.

A．abilities

B．words

C．skills

D．spirits

10.

A．passion

B．wisdom

C．property

D．ambition

4 . A video of a tearful young man bursting with joy, pride and gratitude during his high school graduation recently went popular. Dontrail Spencer was _______ holding his diploma and screaming out the names of his teachers and family members who had _______ him along the way. They had been encouraging him to keep his eyes on the _______ and to push through the _______days.

None of us can _______ life without encouragement — _______ from a parent, best friend, school teacher or spiritual leader. Their _______ keeps us going and believing in ourselves. When someone gives you encouragement, you are given the _______ to do something important. You are made _______.

Even volunteers like myself ________words of encouragement. Back in February, I was in my fifth week as a community volunteer during the pandemics (大流行病). I don’t ________ meeting Grace, a lady who had been very ________ and in the hospital. But one morning I ________ an email from her: Thank you and all involved for keeping our community and life moving forward. It makes me sad that our ________ a relationship has been so limited. I enjoy your Wednesday chorus and ________ find you inspirational. I’m ________ to be part of it Love, Grace.

A few days later I received a call that she had ________. Grace was nearing the end of her life, but she took time to encourage me. Every time I read her email, I’m ________ by her words. When we encourage one another — everybody ________. Be generous in your ________. We all need in it. Some now more than ever.

1.

A．noticed

B．monitored

C．filmed

D．heard

2.

A．helped

B．trained

C．warned

D．informed

3.

A．grades

B．goals

C．achievement

D．interests

4.

A．strange

B．old

C．tough

D．regular

5.

A．make use of

B．pay attention to

C．give up

D．get through

6.

A．simply

B．especially

C．completely

D．originally

7.

A．patience

B．attention

C．service

D．support

8.

A．courage

B．task

C．money

D．advice

9.

A．healthier

B．warmer

C．smarter

D．stronger

10.

A．prepare

B．need

C．convey

D．choose

11.

A．remember

B．succeed

C．practice

D．appreciate

12.

A．hopeless

B．ordinary

C．sick

D．sensitive

13.

A．recorded

B．expected

C．evaluated

D．received

14.

A．ending

B．building

C．controlling

D．accepting

15.

A．directly

B．occasionally

C．truly

D．causally

16.

A．qualified

B．suitable

C．eager

D．grateful

17.

A．moved out

B．woken up

C．passed away

D．fallen over

18.

A．inspired

B．bothered

C．cheated

D．changed

19.

A．agrees

B．wins

C．cheers

D．hesitates

20.

A．encouragement

B．wealth

C．sympathy

D．time

5 . It’s normal to get nervous about an important event or life change, and there are steps you can take when anxiety starts to take hold. Try these expert-backed suggestions to help you regain control of your thoughts.

    1     Anxiety is a future-focused state of mind. So instead of worrying about what’s going to happen, move yourself back to the present; that is, focus on what’s happening right now. Besides, ask yourself: Is there something I need to right now? Must I solve this problem now?     2     In this way, those distant possibilities don't throw you off track.

People with anxiety often pay attention to the worst things that could happen. To get rid of these worries, think about how realistic they are.     3     Rather than think, “I’m going to bomb,” say, “I’m nervous, but I’m prepared for this task. Some things will go well.”

As you know, it may be appealing to reach for sweet things when you’re stressed.     4     The reason is that research shows eating too much sugar can worsen anxious feelings. Instead of reaching into the candy bowl, drink a glass of water or eat protein, which will provide a slow energy your body can use to recover.

Following the 3-3-3 rule may fight anxiety. Whenever you feel your brain going 100 miles per hour and out of control, look around you and name three things you see. Then, name three sounds you hear. Finally, move three parts of your body — your ankle, fingers, or arm.     5    

A．But that could do more harm than good.

B．Then map out your future in a realistic way.

C．It’s suggested that you stay in your time zone.

D．You may regard them as a method of reliving anxiety.

E．Let’s say you're nervous about a big presentation at work.

F．This trick can help center your mind on the present moment.

G．If not, make an “appointment” to check in with yourself later.

6 . 你校正在开展“向民族英雄学习”的活动。请你给学校英语报写一篇短文，谈谈你“心中的民族英雄”内容包括：
1. 英雄人物简介；
2. 成为你心中英雄的原因；
3. 向英雄学习。
注意：1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 短文题目与首句已写好，不计入总词数。

The National Hero In My Heart

As we know, most people have a national hero or heroes in their hearts.

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7 . 阅读下列材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一片完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

“You are stupid!You always mess things up! Now hand over your pocket money!”Jack shouted at me.I was frightened like a leaf in the wind.Jack was well-known as the school bully(校园霸王）who always liked to pick on me.I shouted back at him,”No!This is my parents’ hard-earned money!”

When Jack heard this,he stared at me.I got ready for a flight as I thought that Jack would beat me. Instead,he walked away quietly.It was unlike Jack.

After school,as I was about to walk home,I saw an unbelievable sight-Jack was crying? I approached him.“What do you want?” he asked. I sat down next to him and asked him what was wrong.“My father...passed away. He was the only breadwinner of the family.Now my mother needs to find a job but she cannot find one.” I took pity on poor Jack and hugged him. I took out the remaining lunch money I had and handed it over to him. Jack’s eyes nearly jumped out.He said,“You...you are actually giving this to me?”

I nodded my head and told him that it did not matter whether he was my enemy. I would help someone in need. After all,I also said there was no reason why we could not be friends. Tears ran down Jack’s face and he apologized for all his past actions.

Later,Jack and I became best friends.My mother,who was the boss of a company,gave Jack’s mother a job.During those months,Jack’s mother worked hard and rose to the position of a manager.In school,I would study with Jack and helped him out with his schoolwork.He improved and became one of the top three students in the class.All was well until one day Jack had something to tell me.“I have to leave Singapore and move overseas,” he said. I felt angry that Jack was just going to leave after all that I had done for him.I also felt sad because I will miss him.

Paragraph 1:

Twenty years passed.

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Paragraph 2:

I asked the man,“Do I know you ?”

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