4 . 20-year-old Colen Nulgit and his girlfriend, Shantelle Johnson, had gone out for a daytime fishing trip at Keep River National Park in Australia last week when their car became stuck in some mud (淤泥). When they were unable to free the car from the mud, they began to worry. The park’s waterways are usually full of crocodiles (鳄鱼), and the couple had already seen plenty of crocodile tracks running through the mud. Not only that, they had only brought a few bottles of water and little food for the trip.

Nulgit and Johnson tried to fall asleep in their car—but as the sun set and the nearby water levels began to rise, they feared that the high water would bring the crocodiles closer to their car. The young couple then moved towards dry land and hoped for rescue. They even used a piece of wood to write the word “HELP” into the mud along with a line pointing towards their car.

Thankfully, the couple had told Nulgit’s parents where they were going and when they expected to be home before they left. So when they failed to return the very same night, his worried mother called the police. Rescuers began searching the area by airplane the next morning. Upon hearing the sound of the plane, the couple started a fire so the rescuers would see the smoke. As the plane drew closer to the smoke, the rescuers successfully located the couple after they caught sight of the “HELP” sign pointing towards the car.

Nulgit and Johnson were very thankful for the rescue. They now plan on putting together a set of emergency survival tools for the car.

1. Why did the young couple move to dry land?

A．Because their car became stuck in some mud.

B．Because they wanted to fall asleep in their car that night.

C．Because they were afraid the crocodiles would come to their car.

D．Because they only brought a few bottles of water and little food.

2. What did Nulgit and Johnson do to save themselves?

A．They wrote a sign for help.	B．They went fishing for food.
C．They started a fire for warmth.	D．They called their parents for help.

3. When did Nulgit’s mother call the police?

A．The evening when they should have arrived home.	B．The moment their car became stuck in some mud.
C．The minute she received their call for help.	D．Upon hearing the sound of the plane.

4. Which of the following is true?

A．At the sight of the rescuers, the couple brought into tears.

B．The couple successfully caught the rescuers’ attention by smoke.

C．The rescuers began searching the area the moment they received the call.

D．After being rescued, the couple bought some survival tools for car at once.

5 . With Christmas approaching, I often reflect upon one particular evening in the early 1960s. Back then, we decided to go carolling (唱圣诞颂歌) to spread the Christmas spirit which might ________ someone else’s life. So we needed to take ________ new members, for whom the only ________ was warmth of spirit.

Soon we discovered that carolling brought various ________. Sometimes we were greeted with open doors and open hearts, while other times, folks remained in the safety and cosiness of their homes, watching ________ through their windows.

One stop on our journey particularly ________ our memory. That night, after a couple of songs, one door swung open. A gentleman, gray haired, tenderly ________we go upstairs to sing for his bedridden wife. He added ________, “She loves music and used to be an opera singer.”

We stepped briskly upward into the couple’s ________ apartment. Books, records, and antique furniture whispered stories to us. I reminded myself not to stare ________ showing disrespect to them.

Sitting beside his wife, the gentleman gave us a ________. Then our voices rose and lingered around their small home. Had our voices been given extra ________ and beauty for this occasion? Perhaps they had.

A smile flickered on the woman’s ________, yet beautiful face. She snuggled her head against her husband’s shoulder and both of them heartily enjoyed our performance. Witnessing such a heartwarming scene, we felt it was a holy night, for we were in the ________ of love that was gentle and mild.

At that moment, we found, and maybe even _______, the Christmas spirit.

1.

A．change

B．influence

C．shape

D．brighten.

2.

A．on

B．in

C．over

D．up

3.

A．requirement

B．objective

C．reward

D．account

4.

A．consequences

B．comments

C．responses

D．movements

5.

A．awkwardly

B．passively

C．randomly

D．positively

6.

A．stuck in

B．woke up

C．shot up

D．brought out

7.

A．commanded

B．requested

C．proposed

D．recommended

8.

A．shamefully

B．hesitantly

C．desirably

D．proudly

9.

A．unfurnished

B．brief

C．little

D．average

10.

A．for the sake of

B．for fear of

C．in spite of

D．in the hope of

11.

A．smile

B．nod

C．contact

D．glance

12.

A．seriousness

B．energy

C．horror

D．option

13.

A．fancy

B．bright

C．joyous

D．skinny

14.

A．presence

B．absence

C．expectation

D．circle

15.

A．created

B．acquired

C．spread

D．regained

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Facing Challenges

A couple of weeks ago, my grandfather was explaining his favorite expression, “Nothing is ever easy.” The following day, as I tried to complete my day’s work, I happened     1     (notice) a bumblebee(大黄蜂)on the skylight (天窗). The skylight was particularly high up, but I thought removing the bee     2     (take) no more than five minutes. An hour later, the bee still remained. What had changed was that the living room was a mess and     3     I was dizzy from looking up into the sunlight I did not expect to waste an hour     4     an insect so tiny, but by doing so, I understood what my grandfather meant.

It is not only time that we tend to underestimate—we don’t account for unexpected costs. We often imagine what can work     5     our advantage, but we seldom think of all the negative things that could affect us. However, it is important to remember that your day or week or year might not go     6     planned, and that is completely normal. It is perfectly acceptable to feel challenged even at a task you thought was simple — because that is part of life.

If you can accept that nothing will ever be easy, then life might seem slightly     7     (manageable). In high school, I thought college might be easier because I could have a schedule best suited for myself. Yet each time, 1 was both wrong and disappointed. After accepting that school wouldn’t(and shouldn’t)be easy, I found myself with a more positive attitude and     8     (improve) results.

Of course, there should be preparations made to account for expenses or time. Doing so can only help you accomplish your goals in a better way. However, there is no need to beat     9     up when something stands in our path. Maybe we cannot see a bee     10     (come) our way; but we can always give ourselves the extra time to catch it.

7 . Tolmacheva is from Russia, who has always wanted to be a teacher. She has ______ and realized her dream in Karamay, a Chinese city in Xinjiang far away from her home in Novosibirsk. Now, she lives in Xinjiang and ______ Russian in a local university.

______ having interest in the Chinese culture during her childhood, Tolmacheva didn’t ______ China until 2009. “In Urumgi, I saw different ethnic groups (种族) and busy night markets,” she said. She was especially surprised at the way people of different ethnic groups were getting along in Xinjiang. ______ by the energetic and culturally ______ city, she chose to study Chinese in Urumqi in 2013. Tolmacheva and her family moved to Karamay in 2019 after getting a job ______ there. Little did she know about the city ______ , but now she considers Karamay as her second ______ “The friendship and ______ of my students and colleagues made me feel at home.” she ______ , adding that she was enjoying her life there.

Tolmacheva was really ______ by the kindness and warmth of those around her, and she decided to work even harder to motivate her students. “The ______ environment is very important. So I tried my best to teach them Russian songs and organize short plays during courses,” she said. Having realized her dream of learning Chinese in Xinjiang, Tolmacheva is now ______ finishing her doctor’s degree and is planning to write some Russian textbooks. She does have a great ______ for her job.

1.

A．fallen behind

B．backed down

C．settled down

D．kept away

2.

A．exchanges

B．acquires

C．learns

D．teaches

3.

A．When

B．Though

C．Before

D．Since

4.

A．choose

B．visit

C．expect

D．admire

5.

A．Attracted

B．Confused

C．Frightened

D．Invited

6.

A．single

B．similar

C．diverse

D．familiar

7.

A．report

B．desire

C．response

D．offer

8.

A．fortunately

B．originally

C．gradually

D．slowly

9.

A．city

B．profession

C．school

D．hometown

10.

A．company

B．advance

C．contribution

D．flexibility

11.

A．wondered

B．promised

C．recalled

D．continued

12.

A．touched

B．encouraged

C．advised

D．praised

13.

A．family

B．language

C．career

D．work

14.

A．focusing on

B．suffering from

C．cheering up

D．recovering from

15.

A．balance

B．advantage

C．energy

D．affection

8 . 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。

That night, I quarreled with my mother, then stormed out of the house. While on the road, I remembered that I did not have any money in my pocket, I did not even take my cell phone with me to make a call home.

At the same time, I went through a noodle shop, and I suddenly felt very hungry. I wished for a bowl of noodles, but I had no money!

The seller saw me standing before the counter and asked, “Hey little girl, you want to eat a bowl?”

“But … but I do not carry money …” I shyly replied.

“Okay, I’ll treat you.” the seller said, “come in, I will cook you a bowl.”

A few minutes later the owner brought me a steaming bowl of noodles. After eating some pieces, I cried.

“What is it?” He asked.

“Nothing. I am just touched by your kindness!” I said as I wiped my tears. “Even a stranger on the street gives me a bowl of noodles, and my mother, after a quarrel, chased me out of the house. She is cruel (残忍的)!!”

The seller sighed, “Girl, why did you think so? Think again. I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you felt that way. Your mother has been taking care of you since you were little, why were you not grateful and why did you hurt your mom?”

I was really surprised after hearing that.

Why did I not think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful, and my mother has raised me since I was little and I have never felt so, not even a little.

注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

Just at that moment, many memories came back into my mind.

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When arriving home, I saw my mother sitting at the dinner table, worried and tired.

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9 . Terasa Hill did not intend to do something unplanned. It began when Terasa was observing a horse auction (拍卖). A chestnut: racehorse was for sale? “She was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen, though it had an injured leg,” said Terasa.

When the bidding started, Terasa surprised herself by stepping in. Finally, Terasa became the new owner of Sierra, and Sierra, limping (跛) and hurt with pain from a broken knee, became a labour of love for Terasa. After three long months of nursing her under the guidance of a local animal doctor, the leg recovered.

It wasn’t only Sierra’s leg that needed to recover; Sierra needed to relearn how to trust people. Terasa thought the best way to win Sierra’s trust and fondness was to feed her treats. Terasa kept providing Sierra with many treats, but none passed the sniff (嗅) test. Desperate, Terasa experimented by making her own mixture of molasses and grains, which she baked in her own kitchen. The cookies were a hit with Sierra and other horses, sending Terasa’s life in a new direction.

Her treats, called “Barnies”, were sold to a local store and like hotcakes, within months local businessmen began demanding for more. Terasa’s kitchen was no longer big enough for the increased demand, moving her operation to an Oshawa company.

Then a serious health problem threatened to ruin her plans. Terasa called upon the same resolution that had helped her save Sierra to help her overcome her own illness. Family and friends came to her rescue and kept Barnies Ltd. going. Almost a year later, healthy and more resolute than ever, Terasa found a national distributor and Bainies began selling in 144 stores across Canada.

And what about Sierra, the inspiration for all this success and change? The horse has fully recovered and has become a wonderful riding horse.

1. Why did Terasa create her own cookies?

A．To show superb cooking skills.	B．To provide a special diet for Sierra.
C．To find a way to bond with the horse.	D．To lay the foundation for her business.

2. Which best describes Terasa according to paragraph 3?

A．Inflexible.

B．Pessimistic.

C．Confident.

D．Determined.

3. Why is the last paragraph an effective conclusion?

A．It raises a valuable question.

B．It provides surprising information.

C．It returns to the topic of the opening paragraph.

D．It continues the focus of the paragraph before it.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．A remarkable encounter.	B．A famous food company.
C．A rescue of a weak horse.	D．A career from previous devotion.

10 . 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。

Sometimes an act of kindness can mean a lot in life.

Three years ago I worked for a few weeks as a doctor in a new dental clinic (牙科诊所) at Victor Harbor, to the south of Adelaide and an hour further away than my usual workplace. My first day there was a rush driving to the new clinic and getting used to the clinical environment.

As it was all new to me, I took off my gold rings: my wedding ring, and one that was an anniversary (周年纪念日) gift from my husband. I put them in a tissue (纸巾) and placed them beside my computer. During my lunch break, I noticed the tissue and thought that it did not look very clean and threw it into the rubbish bin. I went about my work and my day went well; I met new patients and felt that I had been productive. At the very first day at the clinic, I did a good job, busy but fruitful. So I felt more than proud. When it was time to get off work, I changed my clothes and went out of the clinic, thinking nothing of the ring.

Driving home at the end of the day, just moments before I reached my house, I noticed that my rings were missing. I felt the heat in my body rise, my face burning red. I felt sick to my stomach. I spent an hour or so making calls, trying to find my rings. The first people I called were my manager and clinical leader and they gave me a few phone numbers for cleaners. I got in touch with a lady who managed the cleaning services for the clinic, and she told me that the bins had already been collected. I knew nothing could be done now. I had lost my rings. It mattered much to me and now as if I lost a precious thing and my feelings were beyond words.

注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

But about two hours later, I received an amazing phone call.

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Three days later, I finally got a chance to thank the cleaner face to face.

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