1 . 假定你是某国际学校志愿者社团的一员。请你写一篇英文演讲稿，分享你在志愿活动中的收获。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

What I Have Gained from Voluntary Work

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2 . An unpleasant smell floated into my nose as the bowl of fried stinky tofu settled onto my grandmother’s dinner table. I immediately sat back. The smell ruined my appetite, and I pushed the dish away.

“It’s supposed to stink. Just give it a try!” my grandmother said.

Holding my breath, I unwillingly took a bite. To my surprise, the tofu beneath the fried skin     was warm, soft, and mouthwatering. Thus, stinky tofu became more than a household tradition. It became my favorite dish.

Along with the stinky tofu, I would meet my Uncle Chan on every visit. As an immature boy, I never understood my uncle’s condition of Down syndrome(唐氏综合征).He was an unfriendly and terrible creature in my eyes. He constantly walked around the house, talking to himself. Whenever he was within view, I would run away in fear.

However, one day, my view of my uncle suddenly changed. I was just getting out of my bed when I heard soft steps approaching. It was my uncle. My muscles froze. He slowly sat next to me and touched my face gently, as a mother would stroke (抚摸)a baby. A wide smile emerged from his blank expression. How beautiful his smile was! I could not help but smile back. My fear disappeared gradually, and my muscles relaxed.

My uncle very much resembles stinky tofu. Stinky tofu smells unpleasant on the outside, yet feels warm and soft in the inside. Like stinky tofu, my uncle’s Down syndrome made me keep my distance at first. Yet, I learned that deep inside, he is harmless and has a loving nature.

The outside and inside of the stinky tofu exist as two extremely different worlds. Perhaps that is what makes it such a tasty dish. Not only is it delicious, stinky tofu offers a valuable lesson: never judge people at first glance, for true beauty comes from the inside.

1. Why did stinky tofu become the author’s favorite dish?

A．It was related to family tradition.	B．It turned out to be quite delicious.
C．Grandma encouraged him to try it.	D．His appetite for food had increased.

2. The author’s attitude towards Uncle Chan changed when________.

A．Chan’s footsteps woke up the author

B．Chan showed his friendliness to the author

C．Chan displayed his love towards his mother

D．Chan’s blank expression made the author smile

3. What is purpose in comparing his uncle to stinky tofu?

A．To highlight the nature of Uncle Chan	B．To analyze the family relationship
C．To describe a childhood memory	D．To introduce a traditional Chinese food

4. What does the author mainly want to tell us in the passage?

A．We shouldn’t judge by appearances.	B．A person’s taste changes over time.
C．Blood is thicker than water.	D．You are what you eat.

3 . I had a philosophy professor who was the typically off-the-wall philosopher. His appearance was _______ by a worn sport coat and poor-fitting thick glasses which often _______ on the tip of his nose. Every now and then, as most philosophy professors do, his lessons would go off well on one of those “what’s the meaning of life” discussions. Many of those discussions went _______ but there were a few that really _______ home. This was one of them:

“Respond to the following questions by a show of hands,” my professor _______. “How many of you can tell me something about your parents?” Everyone’s hand went up.

“How many of you can tell me something about your great-grandparents?” Two out of sixty students _______ their hands.

“_______ the room,” he said. “In just two short generations _______ any of us even knows who our own great-grandparents were.”

“Oh sure, maybe we have an old photograph _______ in a dusty cigar box or know the classic family ________ about how one of them walked five miles to school barefoot. But how many of us really know who they were? ________ three generations, our ancestors are all but forgotten. Will this happen to you?”

“Here’s a better question. ________ three generations. ________ you sitting in this room, now it’s your great-grandchildren. Or will you be forgotten, too? Is your life going to be a ________ or an example? What legacy will you leave? The choice is yours. Class dismissed.” Nobody ________ from their seat for a good five minutes.

1.

A．described

B．highlighted

C．focused

D．minimized

2.

A．rested

B．rode

C．lifted

D．bounced

3.

A．anywhere

B．everywhere

C．nowhere

D．somewhere

4.

A．hit

B．reach

C．return

D．associate

5.

A．promised

B．assumed

C．instructed

D．assured

6.

A．raised

B．waved

C．shook

D．cupped

7.

A．Tear down

B．Tidy up

C．Look around

D．Take up

8.

A．merely

B．hardly

C．absolutely

D．nearly

9.

A．copied

B．shot

C．hidden

D．restricted

10.

A．masterpiece

B．story

C．history

D．secret

11.

A．Within

B．Except

C．Beyond

D．Along

12.

A．Look ahead

B．Look through

C．Take over

D．Get over

13.

A．Apart from

B．Instead of

C．Because of

D．Except for

14.

A．sign

B．clue

C．warning

D．reward

15.

A．slipped

B．trembled

C．stretched

D．rose

5 . On a freezing cold day last winter, I rushed to the local market for a few items, deciding not to use a cart (推车). As I approached the checkout area with my hands full, it was clear that the self-checkout tills (收银机) had momentarily stopped working. Three cashiers faced long lines, and chaos _________ with shoppers and carts full of groceries.

Like most, I surveyed the checkout lines, _________ choosing what seemed the fastest. However, my choice turned out to be the slowest, and _________ spread through the line. A middle-aged man murmured, _________ a chain reaction of complaints about the slow pace. The negativity spread, with one person _________ they would never shop there again.

_________ by the negativity, I turned my attention to the stressed cashier. The crowd’s displeasure didn’t _________ her work; instead, her stress increased, leading to mistakes and the need for a supervisor (主管). As my turn approached, I _________the cashier’s discomfort, trembling and sweating _________ the cold store.

In a(n) ____________ tone, I said, “Some days are quite the adventure, aren’t they?” The cashier, relieved to see a(n)____________ face, met my eyes and smiled. I encouraged her, saying impatience affected everyone, and I was in no rush.

The cashier thanked me for my patience, ____________ she was a new employee still in training. We ____________ a laugh, and at that moment, strangers became friends.

Leaving the store, I felt ____________ for the experience, unlike the dissatisfied shoppers. It dawned on me that sometimes mistakes happen in our life, but through understanding, we can mostly solve these problems, which requires ____________ learning. We are all, and always will be, in training when it comes to this great quality.

1.

A．distracted

B．prevented

C．extended

D．disturbed

2.

A．constantly

B．nobly

C．confidently

D．curiously

3.

A．dissatisfaction

B．information

C．awareness

D．news

4.

A．setting off

B．merging into

C．dropping off

D．breaking into

5.

A．begging

B．declaring

C．explaining

D．informing

6.

A．Surrounded

B．Managed

C．Controlled

D．Directed

7.

A．accomplish

B．conclude

C．quicken

D．perform

8.

A．suffered

B．sensed

C．expressed

D．experienced

9.

A．in spite of

B．on account of

C．in view of

D．in terms of

10.

A．effortless

B．depressed

C．formal

D．easy-going

11.

A．confused

B．friendly

C．embarrassing

D．wrinkled

12.

A．correcting

B．revealing

C．arguing

D．shouting

13.

A．forced

B．earned

C．shared

D．heard

14.

A．wisdom

B．knowledge

C．judgment

D．appreciation

15.

A．continuous

B．sudden

C．forbidden

D．serious

8 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

Many teenagers can’t wait    1     (be) 18, because that means they will have the right to vote , that they will have more freedom with money and     2     they will have a new chapter in their lives. But in fact ,     3     ( turn) 18 is not just the door of their childhood closing. There will be more than what they think of. Just as Bethany says , she should take    4     (responsible) for her life and the lives of other people. Meanwhile , according to Lin Ning , as an adult , he should begin     5     (feel) more aware of other people and to develop a stronger sense of social duty.

9 . Skydiving has always held a fascination for me. Despite the fear, there is something that _________ me to it. It is an adventure, making me feel_________ but thrilled, with the world opening up before me in mere seconds.

November 24, 2021; a day perfect for my solo skydiving —sunny, with little wind.

After going through safety rules with my coach, I _________ with faith. As I flew through the air, the adrenaline (肾上腺素) ran through my veins.

However, after 30 seconds, I realized I was lower than anticipated. Urgently, without stabilizing my body position, I _________ to pull my parachute (降落伞), only to have it wrap around my leg. I tried to untie the lines, but my efforts were _________.

With the ground getting closer, I prepared to _________. As an optimist, I didn’t think it would be destructive. _________, the automatic reserve (备用) parachute opened. I gained some control, directing myself toward grass, which I hoped would _________ a softer landing.

The _________ turned out far from gentle. I lay in __________ pain, screaming for help. The skydiving club members arrived quickly but they didn’t dare do anything due to the risk of __________ my injuries. Soon, the air ambulance crew came with __________, offering temporary relief.

Severe injuries cast __________ on my future. No one could guarantee if I would walk again. Sticking to my determination, remarkably, I took my first steps in three months.

My enthusiasm for skydiving __________ after that horrifying experience. As I embark on another journey later on, I will carry with me the undefeated __________ that pushed me to challenge my limits.

1.

A．draws

B．forces

C．drags

D．expresses

2.

A．embarrassed

B．terrified

C．satisfied

D．amazing

3.

A．stormed

B．roared

C．marched

D．jumped

4.

A．rushed

B．managed

C．waved

D．refused

5.

A．helpful

B．fruitless

C．risky

D．tireless

6.

A．survive

B．rise

C．die

D．crash

7.

A．Admittedly

B．Thankfully

C．Hopefully

D．Regrettably

8.

A．make for

B．come across

C．result from

D．set up

9.

A．influence

B．pressure

C．impact

D．bounce

10.

A．unnoticeable

B．predictable

C．unbearable

D．tolerable

11.

A．worsening

B．strengthening

C．adding

D．causing

12.

A．blankets

B．operations

C．painkillers

D．wheelchairs

13.

A．achievement

B．light

C．disappointment

D．uncertainty

14.

A．disappears

B．remains

C．declines

D．removes

15.

A．theme

B．reality

C．motto

D．spirit

10 . Watching the young, 21-year-old Jordan Spieth win the US Masters today, I could not help but think of the great qualities he showed to win the most famous golf event on the calendar against the greatest players in the world.

Jordan Spieth has learned to keep himself in check. There is a great proverb: A fool shares all his or her feelings while a wise man keeps them in check. As I watched Spieth playing, I noticed a constant calm around him. Whether he hit the shot he wanted or not, he was the same and kept his emotions steady and strong. He never blamed the crowd, clubs (球棍) or wind.

He knows which club he is going to drive with on every hole; he knows which side of the fairway (高尔夫球道) to land and exactly where he wants to be standing on every green when he is putting: he has played it through his minds for months. He is the person who makes things happen by planning in advance because he knows winning is a product of months and years of planning.

If there is an event that every golfer dreams of winning, it’s the US Masters. Spieth failed in 2014, getting so close to winning but coming second. As good as second was, he only wanted to be first. As a great person once said, "While you’re green, you’re growing, when you’re brown, you’re dying." He stays green. He is always reading, learning, and he understands that the greatest teacher of all is failure.

1. What can we know about the US Masters?

A．The US Masters attracts every American.

B．Jordan Spieth won the first in 2014 US Masters.

C．Not all the golf players want to win the US Masters.

D．Jordan Spieth meets many strong competitors in the US Masters.

2. Which of the following is NOT a quality Jordan Spieth has?

A．He is constantly calm	B．He is good at planning.
C．He is well informed	D．He is skillful in learning.

3. How does the author convey his ideas in Paragraph 3?

A．By offering examples.	B．By explaining cause and effect.
C．By making contrasts.	D．By making predictions.

4. Where is the text probably from?

A．An English textbook.	B．A fan’s blog.
C．An athlete’s autobiography.	D．A sports magazine.