2 . My mom enjoyed inviting people for Thanksgiving. After my family moved far away from all our _________, Mom started filling the house with _________ guests—whoever had nowhere else to go for Thanksgiving.

I missed our big family gatherings before moving here, but Mom had a(n) _________ heart. This year, when Mom showed me her guest list, almost half the size of our small town’s _________, I was annoyed.

Our first guests arrived: three foreign exchange students. Mom’s original plan was to _________ one. But she was told those unable to go home sometimes _________ in tears, so here came three. The next guests _________ through the door, a single mom and her six kids. With more guests, the volume and the temperature in the house instantly _________. Luckily, dinner was ready before the house or I _________. However, seeing my name card placed among the six kids, I murmured angrily, “How would I get such an __________ seat?”

After dinner, Mom suggested sharing something we were thankful for—another annual __________ at our house. “I’m so __________ to your family for opening up home to us.” The single mom spoke with watery eyes. Then one student expressed how much it __________ to be with a family on Thanksgiving.

Suddenly something __________ me: the essence of generosity and inclusion. Thanksgiving is about more than family—it’s about a shared __________ full of kindness.

1.

A．colleagues

B．relatives

C．neighbours

D．strangers

2.

A．close

B．random

C．specific

D．favorite

3.

A．generous

B．energetic

C．curious

D．powerful

4.

A．applicants

B．beggars

C．population

D．volunteers

5.

A．shelter

B．award

C．repay

D．host

6.

A．set out

B．took over

C．broke down

D．showed up

7.

A．burst

B．dropped

C．pulled

D．fell

8.

A．recovered

B．declined

C．rose

D．stretched

9.

A．exploded

B．suffered

C．slid

D．withdrew

10.

A．impressive

B．unlucky

C．unusual

D．awesome

11.

A．contest

B．opportunity

C．anticipation

D．tradition

12.

A．grateful

B．sympathetic

C．familiar

D．addicted

13.

A．cost

B．worked

C．remained

D．meant

14.

A．inspired

B．convinced

C．struck

D．drilled

15.

A．welfare

B．community

C．friendship

D．future

3 . On New Year’s Day, my 13-year-old son Mike broke his leg while skiing. Honestly speaking, it was no more than another ________ in the past five years. My family had suffered a lot and we had ________ that spending time outside together in winter would bring great fun and lead us through the pandemic. Thus, I wouldn’t let this accident leave my kids in low ________ — I wanted to ________ the very best of better plans.

At dinner on a Tuesday, it came to me. In the coming springtime, I announced, we would have a family roller disco party in the house. My children looked up, their ________ hanging open like caught fish — they were ________. I knew I was supposed to provide more ________. I said, “When Mike recovers, we will order roller skates and rainbow strobe lights to decorate our doorways, push the furniture to the side and have a roller disco party.”

Later that day, my youngest son wore his roller skates and ________ the news when he joined a Zoom call with his third-grade class. Unfortunately, ________ he could finish announcing the news, he slipped and fell, breaking our computer. He was all right but we ________ bought a new computer.

________, the accident didn’t affect us much, for the party gave us something to look forward to and kept us entertained. It may not have happened yet, but the ________ and joy that we experienced while ________ for it have been worth it. That was the _________. Over the course of all the planning and excitement, the broken leg and computer, I knew that even in the ________ of times, there is always something to look forward to.

1.

A．ache

B．challenge

C．ceremony

D．adventure

2.

A．hoped

B．discovered

C．explored

D．proved

3.

A．mood

B．benefit

C．spirits

D．abilities

4.

A．part with

B．come up with

C．put up with

D．stick to

5.

A．eyes

B．heads

C．faces

D．mouths

6.

A．moved

B．inspired

C．surprised

D．impressed

7.

A．details

B．benefits

C．choices

D．examples

8.

A．stressed

B．shared

C．celebrated

D．updated

9.

A．after

B．when

C．until

D．before

10.

A．eventually

B．frequently

C．typically

D．immediately

11.

A．Therefore

B．Besides

C．Still

D．Despite

12.

A．expectation

B．tension

C．memory

D．change

13.

A．searching

B．preparing

C．accounting

D．apologizing

14.

A．beginning

B．difference

C．point

D．answer

15.

A．shortest

B．happiest

C．simplest

D．toughest

4 . At the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, among mountain songs and ethnic costumes and special ceremonies, I am noticeable despite my modern dress, as my green “VOLUNTEER” nametag brands me as a perfect target for curious tourists. I have volunteered to learn about global customs; my knowledge of my native culture is limited. I had boxed up my past before moving to America eight years ago, when a new continent considered my old self foreign.

Here on the National Mall, I am the only means of communication between the Americans and the artisan (工匠), who were invited from China to display their talents. They see my awkward hand gestures as I test my mother tongue, speaking Mandarin (普通话) and putting it into English for visitors.

The artisans possess exceptional skills. He Guoyao can read thousands of pictographic characters (象形文字) and bears the duty of passing on Dongba culture. Cheng Zhirong creates fantastic animal figures with a spoon and melted sugar in minutes. Standing among them, I wonder about the contributions a 16-year-old girl can make.

“Ooh, it’s so pretty!” A young girl sticks her nose close to a sugar dragon. Zhirong, the candy maker, signals to me, and I explain to the girl that the dragon is pure sugar. “Mommy, it’s candy!” she excitedly says. “Beautiful...” The crowd breathes in awe. One woman taps me on the shoulder, saying, “Please, tell her that her work is surreal... a gift from another world.”

As Zhirong takes my hand and calls me “little sister”, I find my place in this group of extraordinary people who crossed oceans to build a bridge between different ethnicities and nationalities through sugar sculptures and painted words. I, too, am a bearer of traditions．

I smile at Guoyao, as he paints in pictographic characters the English words I have taught him, “You’re welcome.” I come to know that culture is not shelved behind glass cases in museums. It is in the life that I once thought backward and dull — the Chinese way of life that is a part of me.

1. Why does the author attend the Smithsonian Folklife Festival?

A．To learn about global traditions.

B．To improve her interpersonal skills.

C．To interview some talented artisans.

D．To appreciate the wonderful artworks.

2. What is the author’s role on the National Mall?

A．A visitor.

B．A translator.

C．A tour guide.

D．A security guard.

3. What does the underlined part “in awe” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．In doubt.

B．In silence.

C．In satisfaction.

D．In amazement.

4. What does the author realize in the end?

A．Chinese culture has been part of her own identity.

B．Culture should be presented in different forms.

C．Culture can only be kept alive through exchanges.

D．Chinese culture has helped her better adapt to her new life.

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。

The New York Marathon (马拉松) is my goal for this year. I know I am never going to win a race but now, when I get anything negative, I will think of the kind gentleman who really believed, “You very good… you very fast.”

At the time, I was living in the Bay Area, and my mother had come to visit for a few days. On the last day of her stay, I was preparing to go out for a run. I picked up a T-shirt I just bought the other day from a Chinese clothing shop — it had some Chinese characters on the front, and a scene of Honolulu Chinatown on the back. I didn’t speak Chinese, but somehow this special T-shirt was quite soft and good for exercise.Working in a very negative environment, I found morning runs very beneficial — body tired but mind awake.

And I had always met an elderly Chinese gentleman walking on the opposite side of the trail (道路) when I was running on other mornings. I had always said, “Good morning,” and he had always smiled warmly and nodded his head slightly.

As I was going out the door, my mother suddenly said, “I don’t think running is so hot — that famous runner died.” I started to recount what I had read about Jim Fixx, and how running had probably been the contributing factor to his living far longer than most of the other members of his family, but I knew there was absolutely no point.

As I started running on my favorite trail, I found I couldn’t shake my mother’s statement. I was so discouraged that I could hardly run. I began thinking, “Why do I run at all? Serious runners probably think I look silly! I might have a heart attack on the trail — my dad had a fatal (致命的) heart attack at 50 years old, and he was seemingly in better shape than I am.”

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。

My mother’s statement remained in my mind like a giant blanket.

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Upon hearing the man’s words, I felt more unexplained strength in my step.

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6 . I have struggled with feelings of unworthiness since forever. My most painful moments were at parties. My friends made fun of me because I was rhythmically (有节奏地)__________ and I couldn’t get my__________ body to imitate the latest dance moves. I was never chosen to dance. I felt like I didn’t__________.

Around age 12, I decided that the way to__________ these feelings of unworthiness was perfection. If I was just perfect then I would fit in. But this strategy didn’t__________.My self-esteem (自尊心) was high when I got good grades and felt__________, but crashed when I didn’t do well__________, or was left out.

After several years of spiritual growth, it__________ me that for many of us, self-worth is tied to our__________. We experience low self-worth__________ we fail or lose approval. So I have begun to cultivate an unconditional self-worth. It’s not about doing things perfectly.__________, “Unconditional self-worth” is the______ that you deserve to be alive, to be loved and cared for.

The__________ to unconditional self-worth is not always easy. It takes courage to free yourself from the __________ you’ve placed on your worth. But this journey is beautiful and worth taking. So I challenge you to embrace yourselves and find your metaphorical (隐喻的) __________ floor and move freely.

1.

A．adjusted

B．bothered

C．challenged

D．compromised

2.

A．twisted

B．annoyed

C．limited

D．awkward

3.

A．belong

B．appeal

C．match

D．deserve

4.

A．solve

B．cure

C．release

D．arouse

5.

A．sustain

B．work

C．hatch

D．dismiss

6.

A．included

B．excluded

C．inspired

D．appreciated

7.

A．internally

B．academically

C．professionally

D．contemporarily

8.

A．occurs to

B．happens to

C．calls on

D．knocks on

9.

A．desires

B．strengths

C．accomplishments

D．harmony

10.

A．as well as

B．as soon as

C．as much as

D．as far as

11.

A．Still

B．However

C．Meanwhile

D．Rather

12.

A．definition

B．resolution

C．sense

D．pose

13.

A．discovery

B．access

C．journey

D．experience

14.

A．emphasis

B．burden

C．demand

D．conditions

15.

A．valley

B．forest

C．dance

D．balcony

7 . A cheerleader amazed everyone at the Nebraska State High School Cheer & Dance Championship (锦标赛).

Just two weeks before the competition, something unexpected happened. Morrill High School cheer coach (教练) April Ott _________ the sad news to 17-year-old Katrina that she was the only one left on the cheer squad (拉拉队) after three girls _________ for personal reasons. The coach added the only choice for them was to watch other girls in action, but Katrina had other _________. She made up her mind to go at it _________.

And that was exactly _________ Katrina did. It was the first time that a cheerleader had competed on her own. Surprisingly, she had the _________ audience when she was _________. She was greeted by huge cheers. And despite not being able to be _________ the same as other competitors, her _________ ended up eighth out of the 12 squads.

“It was the last competition in my high school life. It was certainly out of my comfort zone,” said Katrina. “That was not something I would __________ do by any means, but I didn’t want to end my senior year on a(n) __________ note.”

Katrina’s story __________ her coach and many other people. “Katrina __________ herself,” Ott said, “I feel like this is a story for everyone. Never quit. Whatever the __________ are, just keep going.”

As for her advice to others, Katrina smiled, “Never back off. You’re __________ than you think you are.”

1.

A．acquired

B．reminded

C．broke

D．exchanged

2.

A．hurried up

B．gave up

C．broke up

D．shot up

3.

A．conditions

B．potentials

C．resources

D．ideas

4.

A．equally

B．informally

C．originally

D．alone

5.

A．where

B．why

C．what

D．when

6.

A．funniest

B．loudest

C．youngest

D．strictest

7.

A．dancing

B．advancing

C．watching

D．struggling

8.

A．viewed

B．directed

C．judged

D．encouraged

9.

A．adventure

B．management

C．operation

D．performance

10.

A．mainly

B．normally

C．finally

D．immediately

11.

A．usual

B．passive

C．wrong

D．low

12.

A．inspired

B．attracted

C．comforted

D．discouraged

13.

A．kept up with

B．broke away from

C．stood up for

D．took advantage of

14.

A．efforts

B．challenges

C．desires

D．opportunities

15.

A．stronger

B．luckier

C．smarter

D．kinder

9 . Concerned by the recent economic hardship, BG Cares, on Saturday, gave out food to poor Nigerians in Yaba, urging well-meaning Nigerians to be their neighbors’ keepers.

BG Cares, which led a group of _______ in Nigeria on a ride for charity(慈善), said it was working to show _______ towards members of society. Speaking at the event _______ “Jollof to the Street”, President of the Bikers, Kayode Palmer, said, “It is why we ride. Altruism(利他主义) has been the driving force behind BG Cares’ commitment(投入) to _______ others.”

A statement by BG Cares _______ said that it was driven by the determination to change the _______ stories about the biking community, which could help to clear up the misunderstanding between bikers and non-bikers. The statement   _______ , “At the heart of their programme lie their charity outreaches(外展服务), which have become a part of their task to create a positive effect in the lives of those _______ .”

The yearly“ Jollof to the Street” charity ride has become a _______ for the group, showing their values of kindness. Through the BG Cares, the group works with other charitable organizations, making a(n) ________ effort in bringing positive change. BG Cares hopes that their charity ride will serve as a powerful ________ for others to join hands and make a ________ in Nigeria.

BG Cares expresses heartfelt appreciation to all their ________ , partners and volunteers, whose giving made the “Jollof to the Street” charity ride a ________ . Their continued support   ________ BG Cares to continue improving the lives of poor communities across Nigeria.

1.

A．bikers

B．teenagers

C．experts

D．officials

2.

A．pressure

B．pride

C．kindness

D．strength

3.

A．stopped

B．themed

C．changed

D．taught

4.

A．investigating

B．recognizing

C．helping

D．concentrating

5.

A．hopefully

B．doubtfully

C．surprisingly

D．actually

6.

A．energetic

B．unique

C．satisfying

D．bad

7.

A．compared

B．read

C．ignored

D．remembered

8.

A．in need

B．in addition

C．in advance

D．in secret

9.

A．tradition

B．performance

C．aspect

D．scene

10.

A．sudden

B．digital

C．common

D．adventurous

11.

A．comment

B．experiment

C．pressure

D．encouragement

12.

A．difference

B．mistake

C．wish

D．choice

13.

A．athletes

B．supporters

C．scientists

D．programmers

14.

A．lecture

B．schedule

C．debate

D．success

15.

A．forces

B．warns

C．enables

D．prefers