1 . Life is filled with many victories and downfalls. What matters is how you manage with each situation. May it be your love life or a serious life struggle, you must learn to move on. Here’s how you can create a new chapter in your life.

    1    

There is one common mistake that many of us make when dealing with a situation. We may try to go through it on our own. Landing in a sticky place is extremely worrying. To get out of this situation, you must ask others for help. When we talk about others, I refer to the people who you are close with.     2    . Humans are social beings and we have to interact with each other. Make sure that the interaction is actually beneficial in some way.

Let Go Of Your Past

To move on from every struggle and heartbreak, you must let go of the past, guilt, and anger.     3    . You may feel like justifying them but they are only going to use up your energy in the long run, so you have to avoid them. Forgive the people that have hurt you and start venturing towards the path of enlightenment.

Forgive Yourself And Begin Anew

    4    . We must forgive ourselves so that we can easily begin the next chapter. We did our best in that time; it was certainly the right thing to do but it didn’t work out and that wasn’t your fault. Talk to yourself like a gentle teacher. Everyone makes mistakes, and it is what makes us humans.     5    .

Picture your goals in your mind and make sensible steps towards them with each passing day. Let nothing stand in your way.

A．Learn From Others

B．Avoid Making Mistakes

C．These could be your family and close friends

D．Positive thoughts help you make a new beginning easily

E．A warm and encouraging tone will help you out very much

F．It is easy to forgive others but very hard to forgive ourselves

G．No matter what, negative feelings always have the opposite of the desired effect

2 . 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。

Once upon a time, there was a young woman       1     worked for a businessman living high up on the hill. It was part of her daily work to walk down the hill with her two pots (罐子) to collect water from a river. With time, one of the pots got a small crack (裂缝). But she decided to keep       2     (use) the pot.

Every day when she reached the house, the cracked pot would be only half full while the other one was full to       3     top. As years went by, the cracked pot saw       4     (he) as a failure and one day he spoke to the lady,“I apologise for my defects. The crack has made me useless.”The lady replied,“I would like you     5     (look) at the road we've taken.”

Next time when the lady carried the water up to the hill, the cracked pot       6     (notice) on his side of the track that beautiful flowers were growing, while the other side was still dry. The woman said,“I took advantage     7     your crack to water those flowers. Without you being just the way you are, the track uphill would not have this       8     (beautiful).

And the cracked pot       9     (sudden) understood and was overjoyed! Every one of us     10     (be) unique and we all have our own defects. But it is those little defects that make us.

3 . Last September, when I was searching for a blender to make fruit smooth among a pile of dusty appliances in our cupboard, a sense of emptiness occurred to me. My husband and I were always _______ with our own work and the kids with their studies and friendship. We were constantly rush through life to _______ material possessions, with little time to truly connect with each other. Our home was filled with items we _______ used, and our lives seems to be flooded with unnecessary distractions. _______ , we were desperate for a change.

My family and I decided to embrace _______ living. The process began with keeping only the things that brought us _______ or served a practical purpose.

We _______ family traditions, such as regular family dinners, game nights, and weekend outings to nature parks. These activities brought us closer together and _______ a sense of belonging and unity.

We preferred experiences like hiking, picnicking over material goods, and spending quality time together _______ in luxurious purchases. These not only delighted us in the moment but also ________ lasting memories.

We started growing vegetables, ________ our reliance on store-bought produce. We discovered that we could live comfortably with much ________. This also deepened our connection to nature. As we let go of material possessions, our ________ as a family has strengthened, and we have grown to appreciate the ________ of life itself. True wealth lies not in the things we own, but in the love we share and the ________ we create together.

1.

A．interested

B．delighted

C．busy

D．helpful

2.

A．share

B．determine

C．realize

D．pursue

3.

A．immediately

B．ultimately

C．frequently

D．rarely

4.

A．Besides

B．Therefore

C．However

D．Otherwise

5.

A．strange

B．different

C．simple

D．luxurious

6.

A．entertainment

B．preparation

C．joy

D．fitness

7.

A．recall

B．relieved

C．reacted

D．recovered

8.

A．promoted

B．collected

C．made

D．shaped

9.

A．other than

B．rather than

C．as well as

D．apart from

10.

A．created

B．left

C．extended

D．remembered

11.

A．placing

B．boosting

C．reducing

D．distributing

12.

A．less

B．later

C．worse

D．further

13.

A．ability

B．bond

C．image

D．belief

14.

A．richness

B．fullness

C．kindness

D．goodness

15.

A．benefits

B．memories

C．miracles

D．achievements

4 . This fall marks a new beginning for the hundreds of students walking onto a small Midwest college campus, but it’s an especially memorable time for one family. It celebrates three generations starting the new school year together.

Samantha Malczewski, 19, said that when she learned her mom and her grandmother would be joining her and her younger sister Mia Carter, 18, at Carthage College this fall, her eyes were wide open.

“I was clearly already admitted, and Mia was also admitted. And then all of a sudden, they were like, ‘Oh, we’re going too,’” Samantha recalled. “I didn’t expect it.”

Mia said she had an inkling (略知) that their mom and grandmother were interested in going back to school.

“My great-grandma just passed away and I think my mom had the realization that your mom’s not always gonna be there ... and I think it’s just the fact of them simply going to the same classroom every day and just gaining another aspect of spending time together,” the freshman accounting and marketing student said.

Her mom Amy Malczewski had worked at Carthage College for the last 22 years. She said she “always” knew she wanted to enroll (注册) as a student herself though. “I have a little time now. I’m like, you know what, I should get that graduate degree I’ve always wanted. And Carthage has this amazing master’s degree in business and design and innovation, which is really in line with all the things that I love,” said Amy.

Meanwhile, when Christy Schwan heard of her daughter’s plan, she quickly realized they could set on the journey together. The 71-year-old had retired three years before. She said she was drawn to learning about change management.

Amy and Christy are now classmates, studying for master’s degrees in business, design and innovation. Both nontraditional students say they encourage their peers (同龄人) to go for it if they’re also considering going back to school. “My advice to anybody is just, life is so short and if there’s something that you’re interested in, and maybe you’re doubting yourself a little bit, put that doubt aside and just go for it,” Amy said. “Especially if you have somebody that can do it with you, I think it makes it even sweeter, right?”

1. How did Samantha feel when she learned the news?

A．Upset.

B．Surprised.

C．Excited.

D．Worried.

2. What did Mia think was the reason that her mom and grandmom went back to school together?

A．They wanted to have a richer life.

B．They wanted to fit in with younger groups.

C．They wanted to spend more time with each other.

D．They wanted to learn more about accounting and marketing.

3. Which of the following can best describe Amy Malczewski?

A．Strong and devoted.	B．Persistent and brave.
C．Positive and knowledgeable.	D．Responsible and professional.

4. What does Amy suggest people do in the last paragraph?

A．Treasure family.	B．Go to university.
C．Don’t waste time.	D．Go for their dreams.

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 Great Field Day

The sun was shining brightly on the day of the big school field day. All the kids from different schools gathered for a day of fun games and activities. As I looked around, I noticed Molly, a small girl standing all by herself on the side of the field.

Feeling curious, I walked up to Molly and asked why she wasn’t playing with the other kids. She usually had a big smile, but today she looked a bit sad. After a little pause, she told me she decided not to join in. I wondered why, as she had been excited about this day for a long time.

Feeling a bit worried, I had a chat with the person in charge and found out that Molly was worried about not being as fast or strong as the other kids. The person in charge thought it was best to let Molly choose whether to play or not.

Trying to cheer her up, I told Molly that she had her own-special qualities, and if she wanted to play, what others thought didn’t matter. Molly, still unsure, decided to give it a shot and joined me, looking a bit shy. I whispered, “It’s your choice. Don’t let what others think stop you. Your preparation is what counts the most.” Molly took a deep breath and turned to me with watery eyes.

注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为120左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1

We sat down together, and I reminded Molly that only she could decide what to do.

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Paragraph 2

When the activities began, Molly stood with the other kids at the starting line of the race.

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6 . In high school, I got my first job at the local hardware (五金制品) store, all thanks to Mr. Anderson, our neighbor. He offered me a chance to _________ there. My parents gave the thumbs (拇指) up, so I _________ the world of part-time jobs.

My daily tasks weren’t too _________. I tidied up shelves and helped _________ find what they needed. But working in a(n) _________ hardware store during the summer turned out to be more _________ than I thought. I had to manage between helping customers with screws and refilling shelves with goods.

At dinner, I’d _________ tales of my day, admitting that the _________ was proving more difficult than I first thought. My dad, who had his share of hands-on experience fixing cars, would laugh and share _________ from his early mechanic (机械师) days.

He’d say, “Jobs like this teach you more than just about money; they __________ your character.” Back then, I didn’t realize that my summer __________ at the hardware store was turning out to be more than just a way to __________ some extra money.

As the summer went on, I found myself gaining a __________ understanding of responsibility and the essence of hard work. The simple __________ in the store became life lessons, teaching me to appreciate and __________ the people who work hard every day to make everything go smoothly.

1.

A．work

B．study

C．play

D．wait

2.

A．dealt with

B．gave up

C．jumped into

D．took over

3.

A．clear

B．complicated

C．adventurous

D．specific

4.

A．parents

B．neighbors

C．workers

D．customers

5.

A．strange

B．empty

C．comfortable

D．busy

6.

A．challenging

B．disappointing

C．annoying

D．boring

7.

A．read

B．share

C．create

D．hear

8.

A．lesson

B．experiment

C．job

D．life

9.

A．exhibits

B．tools

C．stories

D．books

10.

A．shape

B．show

C．worsen

D．accept

11.

A．training

B．experience

C．arrangement

D．camp

12.

A．waste

B．cost

C．raise

D．earn

13.

A．deeper

B．poorer

C．quicker

D．simpler

14.

A．methods

B．answers

C．ideas

D．tasks

15.

A．help

B．respect

C．meet

D．employ

7 . In 2014, Mom wanted to live closer to us. My husband, Kevin, and I found a lovely ______ for her. The next day, she ______ me to complain about the food in a nearby restaurant.

I asked Kevin. “Do you think I complain a lot?” Kevin hesitated a few seconds before saying no. I realized that the family nature of complaining had taken ______ in me.

I decided to keep a better watch on my______. Things went fine for a few weeks. I was delighted at my ______. But every time Mom called, I got ______. I felt ______ to change by myself.

A few days later, I received from my friend Torry a ______ with one word on its cover: Blessings. He encouraged me to keep writing things I’m______for.

The next morning, I ______ the journal and wrote the date, then two things I was grateful for. Number one, friends who ______ me. Two, my caring husband. ______filled my heart. Maybe this was it. Not just the missing piece to help me ______the complaining but a joyous replacement:______.

Over the next few months, as I ______ to list blessings each day, I noticed little things I’d been ______ to: how the wind made the leaves ______; how the smile of a baby ______ my heart.

Looking for things to be thankful for ______to a deeper shift in me. Life didn’t suddenly become trouble-free. But a new awareness of the ______ around me made me see how lucky I was.

1.

A．hospital

B．school

C．apartment

D．garden

2.

A．called

B．invited

C．asked

D．forced

3.

A．root

B．shape

C．place

D．efforts

4.

A．health

B．tongue

C．weight

D．attitude

5.

A．method

B．chance

C．success

D．growth

6.

A．scared

B．excited

C．relaxed

D．nervous

7.

A．necessary

B．powerless

C．possible

D．happy

8.

A．book

B．present

C．brochure

D．journal

9.

A．thankful

B．eager

C．prepared

D．meant

10.

A．received

B．read

C．opened

D．copied

11.

A．host

B．trust

C．warn

D．encourage

12.

A．Satisfaction

B．Sorrow

C．Inspiration

D．Completion

13.

A．refuse

B．overcome

C．update

D．understand

14.

A．Honor

B．Adaptation

C．Gratitude

D．Balance

15.

A．imagined

B．applied

C．required

D．continued

16.

A．addicted

B．blind

C．related

D．used

17.

A．dance

B．die

C．grow

D．move

18.

A．clarified

B．lifted

C．restored

D．improved

19.

A．went

B．replied

C．led

D．connected

20.

A．people

B．lessons

C．blessings

D．love

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about the woman?

A．She didn’t believe the story.

B．She was deeply hurt by the story.

C．She made up a story about her neighbour.

2. What did the woman try to do?

A．Spread a true story.

B．Find out the truth.

C．Make up for her wrong speech.

3. What did the old man ask the woman to do?

A．Buy a chicken and set it free.

B．Collect all the feathers she dropped.

C．Bring him a live chicken.

4. What did the old man mean in the end?

A．Something is impossible to make up for.

B．No one can avoid making mistakes.

C．It is great to correct what one has done wrong.

9 . Can you imagine anyone choosing to live without money in modern society? Well， that’s exactly what Heidmemarie Schwermer has been doing since 1996 when she _______ her job and gave away all her _______.

After _______ a difficult marriage, Schwermer moved to Dortmund, Germany with her two children in the late 1980s, working as a trained _______. She was so shocked by the _______ there that she decided to open an exchange shop called “Give and Take” in 1994.   Members of this group _______ things and skills without money ever changing hands. What amazed Schwermer was not only how homeless people’s needs could be _______, but also how much the participants benefited from the _______ aspect of their communication. At the swap shop, there are possibilities for people to get to know one another and _______ with each other. This experience so deeply ________ Schwermer that she decided to quit her job and not buy anything else ________ giving something away. Eventually, she got rid of all her ________ possessions, including her apartment.

In 1996, Schwermer agreed to take part in a 12-month ________ that was made into a documentary film called Living Without Money. ________, at the end of the 12 months, she decided that living without money gave her “quality of life, inner ________ and freedom”.   As a result, Schwermer continues to live ________. She leads a nomadic (流浪的) life by ________ practical skills, such as gardening and cleaning, as well as her professional skills as a former teacher, for food and a place to live for a short period of time.

Schwermer lives a life ________ the principle that we should not take more than we need.   As Schwermer ________ it, “Possessions are not what give a person ________. I am a happy person who feels a membership to human beings and a big love for all of them.”

1.

A．lost

B．quit

C．found

D．got

2.

A．money

B．furniture

C．apartments

D．possessions

3.

A．motivating

B．gaining

C．ending

D．surviving

4.

A．teacher

B．housewife

C．cleaner

D．gardener

5.

A．homelessness

B．kindness

C．hopelessness

D．willingness

6.

A．sell

B．purchase

C．recommend

D．exchange

7.

A．finished

B．met

C．challenged

D．realized

8.

A．social

B．political

C．familiar

D．similar

9.

A．live

B．meet

C．stay

D．bond

10.

A．amused

B．confused

C．moved

D．surprised

11.

A．with

B．for

C．without

D．by

12.

A．material

B．spiritual

C．useless

D．worthless

13.

A．service

B．experiment

C．performance

D．journey

14.

A．However

B．Therefore

C．Instead

D．Otherwise

15.

A．confidence

B．wealth

C．struggle

D．fear

16.

A．noise-free

B．trouble-free

C．money-free

D．house-free

17.

A．buying

B．trading

C．training

D．changing

18.

A．concentrated on

B．related to

C．based on

D．devoted to

19.

A．takes

B．makes

C．gets

D．puts

20.

A．wisdom

B．knowledge

C．ability

D．value

10 . It was years ago but I still remember it like it was yesterday. I was _______ my daughter to the nearest airport to take a trip in the morning. It was a 3 hour round trip so after _______   her off at the airport, my son and I stopped at a McDonalds to have _______ .

We took a seat and I went up to _______ our food. Most of the workers there were teenagers just going through the job, _______ the food like an assembly line. Working at the cash register, _______ was an old lady about 70 years old. She was _______ to everybody. When each person came up to give their order, she gave each person a big _______ with a few kind words. It _______ my heart to see how she ________ the whole restaurant with her good cheer. When it was my ________ I smiled back and told her that she had the sweetest smile I'd ever seen. She ________ , patted me on the hand and said, “No extra ________ , Sweetie!”

When I was driving home I could still feel her ________ in my heart. She made me realize that it is ________ how we work so hard to buy things but the things we want most can't be ________ . They are freely given and ________   received. Love, smile, joy and ________ are all free of charge. They are the ________ we give each other. May we always ________ the delight in them.

1.

A．inviting

B．driving

C．requiring

D．persuading

2.

A．taking

B．dropping

C．putting

D．paying

3.

A．lunch

B．breakfast

C．sport

D．fun

4.

A．order

B．pack

C．prepare

D．enjoy

5.

A．choosing

B．selling

C．serving

D．cooking

6.

A．therefore

B．otherwise

C．anyhow

D．however

7.

A．rude

B．honest

C．friendly

D．grateful

8.

A．reward

B．treat

C．note

D．smile

9.

A．hurt

B．persuaded

C．warmed

D．warned

10.

A．brightened up

B．calmed down

C．showed off

D．turned around

11.

A．duty

B．business

C．honor

D．turn

12.

A．laughed

B．contradicted

C．apologized

D．complained

13.

A．chance

B．charge

C．change

D．time

14.

A．generosity

B．anxiety

C．curiosity

D．kindness

15.

A．impossible

B．necessary

C．funny

D．natural

16.

A．borrowed

B．bought

C．introduced

D．returned

17.

A．joyfully

B．quietly

C．casually

D．regularly

18.

A．operation

B．collection

C．connection

D．conversation

19.

A．memories

B．gifts

C．changes

D．lessons

20.

A．avoid

B．trust

C．cover

D．share