1 . 根据汉语提示完成短文

A few days later, Paris was back on the softball team.     1    (状语从句的省略：尽管还十分虚弱) she said her gratitude towards Taylor knew no bounds.     2    (独立主格：满心懊悔与愧疚), Paris apologized to her saviour and explained her fear of being stolen the show in the game. “    3    (虚拟语气：我本不该让我的骄傲挡在我们中间), and I sincerely invite you to join in our future: matches!” Taylor smiled. “But I noticed you were scared, too.” Another girl looked to Taylor: “Honestly speaking, I was. But    4    (分词作状语：比起失去你这个队友), my other fears were the least I should worry about.”     5    (强调句：正是这次事件把两个女孩变成了密交), as they shared not only the memory of that fateful day but also respect for each other as an admirable player in later matches.

2 . Whatever your reason for feeling blue, know that occasional feelings of sadness are completely normal and to be expected in life.     1    . And while such feelings aren’t fun and can be challenging to overcome, it’s absolutely possible to beat your blue mood with a little effort.

● Spend time with loved ones

Call or visit a friend or family member that you know you can count on. Since moods are contagious (传染的), try to choose someone with a positive perspective on life.     2    . Spend your time with them, recalling good times. Or do something that will make you laugh, such as watching your favorite stand-up comedian or go shopping. Allow yourself to feed off of their positive energy to boost your mood.

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Take a trip if you’re able to, even somewhere close by. If that’s not in the cards, try something simple like changing your hairstyle, eating dinner at a new restaurant, taking a different route to work, switching up your gym routine, or visiting a local museum. It doesn’t have to be anything significant. Even a small shift in your daily activities can improve your outlook.

● Do a good deed

It may sound counterintuitive (反常的), but perhaps one of the easiest ways to beat the blues is to do something for someone else.     4    . Help a friend or family member or volunteer at your local animal or homeless shelter. You can also perform a random act of kindness. It feels good to make others feel good.

●Change your environment

Your surroundings play a significant role in how you feel. If possible, a change of scenery can help you feel better. Rearrange your furniture, add plants or other pleasing decor to your home. You might also consider who you spend your time with since moods and attitudes are contagious. Negative people can bring you down, and positive people can uplift you.     5    

A．Change your routine.

B．Do something creative.

C．And it doesn’t cost a cent to just be nice.

D．There’s nothing wrong with you for feeling down.

E．Otherwise, you risk feeling worse than you already do.

F．You may try taking a walk or listening to a calming song.

G．Surround yourself with positive people and things to feel your best.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the woman feel now?

A．Upset.

B．Nervous.

C．Regretful.

2. What happened to the woman?

A．She made some serious mistakes.

B．She quarreled with her parents.

C．She had difficulty in socializing.

3. What does the man think is basic to bridging the generation gap?

A．Respect.

B．Patience.

C．Communication.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does Alina look to the man?

A．Upset.

B．Curious.

C．Delighted.

2. Who picked up Alina's purse?

A．A little girl.

B．An old lady.

C．A boy.

5 . 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。

Sarah couldn’t really remember when she and Laura became best friends. But they had been really close. They had lunch together in the school cafeteria, they went to the same book club, and they even had parties in each other’s house several times. As a matter of fact, the two girls had quite different personalities. Sarah was always confident and straightforward. In comparison, Laura was a bit quiet, but she was definitely the sweetest person Sarah had known.

On the first day of the new semester, Sarah couldn’t wait to meet Laura and tell her everything about her summer vacation. However, the moment she saw Laura enter the classroom, she was surprised. What could have happened to Laura? Why did she gain so much weight? Sarah knew it would be inappropriate if she raised the questions but she couldn’t resist the curiosity. “Since we are best friends, she knows I don’t mean any harm,” she thought. Thus, she asked, “Why did you get so fat?”

The instant Sarah said it, she realized she had made a mistake. People standing by began to laugh and point. Poor Laura, apparently shocked and offended by the question, stood still, tears welling up in her eyes. When she came to herself, she ran out of the classroom.

The next few days was very hard for Sarah. Whenever she reached out to Laura, Laura would walk away on purpose or pretended that she hadn’t seen Sarah. At first, Sarah was truly sorry for hurting Laura’s feelings. But as she tried several times in vain to make up with Laura, Sarah became angry. “Enough is enough,” she thought. However, Sarah couldn’t help feeling regretful because deep down she knew it was her fault.

注意:1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One day after school, Sarah stopped Laura.
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Touched by Sarah’s sincere words, Laura was hesitant.
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6 . Fear is something we all experience, especially when setting out on any new undertaking. Failure is one of the most common and most damaging fears that many people struggle with.     1    . You can take a close look at your fear of failure and then work with it to shape your future success. Let’s learn how to move past your fear and to ward your goals.

    2     . When people are mastering a skill or project, failure is a necessary part of the learning process. Embracing failure as a learning experience allows you to see it as a gift, not a punishment or sign of weakness.

Re-evaluate your approach. Often times, when a result doesn’t match our expectations, we are likely to mark the attempt as a failure.     3     . However, if we view our results as more or less effective, with the aim of improvement, we are able to always make positive changes. Studies show that people who are successful usually don’t encounter fewer or more setbacks than people who aren’t. The key is entirely in how you interpret those setbacks. Don’t let them convince you that success is impossible.

Take things slow. Rushing into new ventures without any personal preparation can make things worse.     4     . Don’t push too far outside your comfort zone all at once.

Be kind to yourself. Don’t mock your fears; they are there for a reason. Work with your fears.     5    . The more you learn about why you have these fears and what causes them, the better you can work with them.

A．This is “all or nothing” thinking

B．Learn what doesn’t work or does

C．Recognize failures as learning experiences

D．Try to find steps towards your goals directly

E．Merely avoiding the feeling of fear is not likely

F．Work through your fear or failure at your own pace

G．Treat yourself sympathetically and with understanding

7 . 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Mike一直鼓励你要多进行体育锻炼，并提出了很多有益的建议，你因此而开始重视运动，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 感谢他的帮助；
2. 你选择的运动及原因；
3. 运动对你的影响和意义。
注意：词数80左右。
Dear Mike,
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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

8 . If your stress-response is always on, your immune system suffers and your blood pressure increases.     1    . So what are some ways to quiet your body’s stress response and gain some much-needed calm?

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The first way to start your relaxation mode is to breathe. Now, you may be saying, “I breathe all day. If I didn’t, I’d be dead.”    3     . But many of us go through our days without breathing deeply. There’s a difference between stressed-out shallow breathing and slow, deep breaths. This kind of deep breathing leads to all sorts of health benefits such as decreased oxygen consumption, decreased blood pressure, and increased carefulness.

Practice Imagination

You can experience that relaxation mode by trying imagination. My favorite is to imagine I’m on a beach. I use all five senses to try to bury myself in the imagined experience of relaxation on a beach. I try to smell the ocean air and see and hear the waves.     4    .

Play Pretend

    5    . I find that if I pretend I’m a professional California surfer, it’s much easier to decrease stress and get into my relaxation mode. A simple “No problem” can go a really long way.

A．That’s kind of true

B．Breathing Exercises

C．Focus On Your Senses

D．And you will easily get into anxiety and depression

E．A little physical exercise could help you better yourself fast

F．I’ve also created another exercise that requires me to play pretend

G．Practice imagination can help us decrease stress by shifting our focus

9 . What if a simple practice could greatly enhance your happiness, promote your physical health, improve your relationships, and even help you deal with life’s toughest challenges?     1     However, countless studies and personal stories show this powerful secret: gratitude.

Gratitude is a powerful emotion and a transformative habit.     2     It’s also about acknowledging the goodness in our lives and recognizing that the source of the goodness often comes from the outside of ourselves. It’s a celebration of the positive aspects of life, both big and small.

Practicing gratitude encourages us to change our viewpoint from scarcity (缺乏) to abundance. It prevents us from focusing on what we lack or what we want, directing our attention instead to the happiness we already have.     3     By encouraging positive emotions, gratitude can help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Moreover, it can enhance overall mood and emotional resilience, enabling us to better cope with stress and life’s challenges.

    4     Research has suggested that individuals who regularly practice gratitude report fewer physical problems, experience less pain, and generally feel healthier than others. They’re also more likely to engage in health-promoting behavior, such as regular exercise and routine check-ups.

Gratitude plays an important role in developing strong relationships. It helps to strengthen bonds, reduce aggression (挑衅), and promote feelings of social satisfaction.     5    .

A．It may sound too good to be true.

B．How can gratitude change your life?

C．It’s more than just saying “thank you”.

D．Gratitude can also contribute to personal growth.

E．The benefits of gratitude extend to our physical health as well.

F．People who express gratitude often report better relationships.

G．This change in viewpoint can greatly increase our life satisfaction.

10 . 假如你是晨光中学的李津，你校举办了一场有关用英语讲中国故事的演讲比赛，你的朋友
Chris 获得了第一名，请你给他写一封祝贺信。内容包括：
(1)表达祝贺;(2)向他学习;(3)希望他能够分享提高英语口语的方法。注意：
(1)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; (2)词数不少于 100。
参考词汇: 用英语讲中国故事 Stories of China Retold in English Challenge
Dear Chris,
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Yours,

Li Jin