2 . 请你写一篇“热爱劳动，从我做起(Lovelabor, startfromme)”为主题的英语演讲稿。内容包括：
1.你的经历；
2.劳动的意义。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
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That’s all. Thank you!

3 . Standing on the shore of a lake, I can’t help but marvel at the tens or hundreds of thousands of small rocks that surround my boots. They were all created from hard surfaces, their edges softening over time. And I wonder, can we learn from a pile of rocks?

Much like a rock, I’ve found my attitude has softened and my desire to better understand others has expanded with each trip around the sun.

Once, I too was a sharp rock covered in pointy edges. Today, after decades of the waters of life coursing over me, my edges are softer and more understanding. I’m less likely to judge and more interested in learning how we can exist together.

Two years ago, while traveling in the Pacific Northwest, I watched a restaurant owner ask several people to leave for not wearing masks. Not forceful and not rude. On the door read a sign: “Please wear a mask before entering our restaurant. We don’t like it either, but let’s all do what we can to get through this together.” The group of young men wished to argue about the note.

I sat watching, understanding both sides. I’ve been those guys before, using my youthful edges to chip away at the world. What I lost, however, was the ability to grow from experiences by looking through the eyes of others. In learning to be more open, I’ve also found more happiness and success.

You can fit more rounded rocks in a jar than those with sharp edges. The former look for ways to adjust and make room for others; the latter never give an inch to accommodate others.

Time, like the waters rolling against once sharp stones, changes us. I placed a rounded stone into my jacket pocket. Mother Nature is holding class again.

1. What does the author compare the rocks to?

A．Challenges we come across.	B．What nature offers us.
C．People’s abilities.	D．People’s personalities.

2. Why did the group of guys argue in the restaurant?

A．They intended to skip out on the bill.

B．They were dissatisfied with the food offered.

C．They were unwilling to wear masks.

D．They were not allowed to leave the restaurant.

3. What does the underlined word “accommodate” mean?

A．Fight with.	B．Try to change.
C．Provide space for.	D．Leave a good impression on.

4. What does the author want to tell us with this article?

A．We should adjust to new conditions.

B．It’s necessary to consider the feelings of others.

C．Be brave when in the face of difficulties in life.

D．Being open and understanding brings you more happiness.

5 . A man went to buy fruits and asked the shopkeeper about the _________ of the fruits. The shopkeeper replied that banana was $2 and apple was $4 per kilo. At the same time, a woman came into the shop and _______ the same question. Without a second _________, the shopkeeper answered, “Banana is $1 and apple is $3 per kilo.” Hearing this, the man stared at shopkeeper in _________. The shopkeeper noticed this immediately and signaled him to wait for a while. The woman took the fruits, paid for them and left _________.

After the woman left with a smile, the shopkeeper looked toward the customer and said, “I didn’t mean to _________ you.” He continued after a brief ___________, “The woman lives in my neighborhood. She is a poor mother of four. I have tried many times to help her but she is not _________ to take any help from anyone in our _________· Then I thought of this way to help her. Whenever she comes, I sell her fruits at the ______________ price. This way, she won’t feel that she is being helped and ______________ on others. This is the only way I can extend my help. And whenever this lady comes, my sales ______________.”

After he learned the story, tears ______________ in the customers eyes. He hugged the shopkeeper and bought fruits without complaining or ______________. More importantly, he left with a lesson learned that if you want to ______________, you will always find a way and your own bless will come along.

1.

A．quality

B．variety

C．price

D．taste

2.

A．raised

B．addressed

C．examined

D．explained

3.

A．strength

B．request

C．contact

D．thought

4.

A．excitement

B．joy

C．anxiety

D．shock

5.

A．nervously

B．peacefully

C．cheerfully

D．hurriedly

6.

A．cheat

B．harm

C．frighten

D．ignore

7.

A．check

B．comparison

C．stop

D．preparation

8.

A．content

B．grateful

C．excited

D．ready

9.

A．neighborhood

B．community

C．block

D．department

10.

A．reasonable

B．high

C．half

D．minimum

11.

A．concentrating

B．depending

C．focusing

D．pressing

12.

A．disappear

B．decline

C．increase

D．start

13.

A．dried up

B．welled up

C．slowed down

D．settled down

14.

A．bargaining

B．arguing

C．comparing

D．balancing

15.

A．explore

B．serve

C．help

D．connect

6 . My husband and I booked a fall leaf-sight tour up the Hudson River. We were really eager to see all the changing colors of the leaves in their full glory. We checked online when the peak colors were ______to occur and planned our boat trip accordingly.

We were a little ______that day, since none of the leaves in our backyard seemed to be changing color, but we assumed that as we went farther north, it would be a different story.

The Palisades Park on the Jersey side was beautiful but there was not a colorful leaf ______. We remained hopeful as the journey ______but other than the occasion glimpse of yellow and orange, it was not the tour we had ______. It was fall and there were leaves but none of the other expected conditions were fulfilled!

Although our ______unmet, we had really enjoyed a lot. Honestly, there was some ______ in the beginning, but I was able to ______ the positive. I love the time getting out and with my husband. I love the running waters beside the road.

If I just ______about money wasted and hopes ruined, I would have had a truly ______day. Maybe there would be some reason for that but there would be little pleasure.

But if I tell myself that I had a beautiful day out, enjoyed some quiet time with my husband and came back ______then it was money and time well ______.

We couldn’t change the circumstances of our ______. We couldn’t make the leaves suddenly change color, but we could still have a relaxing day out. Since there was nothing we can do to change the situation, all that was left was to change our ______. We could have so ______   spoiled it, but we ended up having a great day.

1.

A．scheduled

B．suspected

C．supposed

D．supported

2.

A．inspired

B．surprised

C．concerned

D．encouraged

3.

A．in trouble

B．in sight

C．in advance

D．in need

4.

A．continued

B．finished

C．blocked

D．shortened

5.

A．booked

B．imagined

C．seen

D．planed

6.

A．expectations

B．expeditions

C．recognitions

D．inspections

7.

A．interest

B．delight

C．amusement

D．disappointment

8.

A．focus on

B．apply for

C．give up

D．take on

9.

A．realized

B．calculated

C．complained

D．worried

10.

A．wonderful

B．meaningful

C．terrible

D．unforgettable

11.

A．reunited

B．refreshed

C．tired

D．bored

12.

A．prepared

B．adjusted

C．spent

D．saved

13.

A．lives

B．time

C．relationships

D．surroundings

14.

A．work

B．attitude

C．plan

D．decision

15.

A．easily

B．eventually

C．clearly

D．undoubtedly

7 . A family had had a cat for years. Then one day, the children finally _______ to persuade their parents to get them a dog as well. So a little Labrador (拉布拉多犬) _______.

The dog was so _______ that everyone wanted to hold him and he charmed everyone by just loving them. The cat made it very clear that she did not welcome another _______ in the house, but the little dog _______ her everywhere, trying to make friends with the angry cat.

The family thought the cat would _______like the dog.

Then one day the family heard horrible _______ from their back yard. They ran to the _______ to see what was happening. They lived in the suburbs and so they saw a real lynx (猞猁) was just planning on _______ their cat for lunch. The poor cat had nowhere to run or hide. It would only be a matter of seconds and their cat would be ________.

And then suddenly a black lightning ran to the cat. The little dog ________ the big lynx with all its strength. He was not frightened, nor did he stop to think. He saw his ________ in trouble and did what had to be done. The family opened the window and started yelling and the father ran to the yard. The lynx soon disappeared into the ________.

And ever since that day the cat’s behaviour towards the dog ________ totally. Now it was the cat that followed the hero dog everywhere.

So we can draw a conclusion: if ever anyone is ________ towards you, don’t turn your back on them. They may not rescue your life — but their kindness can certainly rescue your day!

1.

A．tried

B．managed

C．failed

D．refused

2.

A．agreed

B．visited

C．survived

D．arrived

3.

A．cute

B．shy

C．brave

D．proud

4.

A．relative

B．visitor

C．baby

D．pet

5.

A．watched

B．caught

C．followed

D．searched

6.

A．still

B．never

C．really

D．always

7.

A．quarreling

B．singing

C．laughing

D．screaming

8.

A．bedroom

B．road

C．window

D．door

9.

A．catching

B．inviting

C．attracting

D．pulling

10.

A．painful

B．frightened

C．lived

D．dead

11.

A．attacked

B．shook

C．pushed

D．knocked

12.

A．friend

B．owner

C．brother

D．competitor

13.

A．shops

B．houses

C．crowds

D．woods

14.

A．worsened

B．remained

C．stopped

D．changed

15.

A．polite

B．kind

C．equal

D．grateful

8 . 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。

I can well remember that once I     1     (ask) to deliver a speech, the theme of which was about a real test in my life before the whole class at the age of 9! Apparently, you can imagine how     2     (terrible) shy I was the moment I thought of that—with so many eyes     3     (fix) upon me. I had no     4     (choose) but to prepare for it, though. First of all, I was to draft the speech,     5     was just a piece of cake for me,     6     good writer. But the hardest part     7     (lie) in my oral presentation from my memory, for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began when I stood on the platform with my legs trembling and my mind blank. But my     8    (listener) were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually, I found myself back,     9     (deliver) my speech with difficulty. After what seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding—I made     10    ! From then on, my fear of talking before a big audience disappeared. Actually with my confidence increasing, I now have become a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way to success is our fear. Overcome it and we will be able to achieve our goals.

10 . Victor Frankl， the author of Mans Search for Meaning， once wrote， "'Everything can be taken from a person but one thing： the last of human freedoms-to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances．" Frankl was right． Attitude is a choice． You could be faced with a thousand problems， many or most over which you have absolutely no control． However， there is always one thing you are in complete and absolute control of and that is your own attitude．

To be honest， it wasn't until I was in my late 20s that I finally understood its full impact． All through my teens and into my early adult life， I can't tell you the number of times that I heard， "Bob， if you'd just change your attitude， you would do a lot better．" At that time， I didn't know what attitude was， let alone know how to change it!

Attitude and results are inseparable， They follow one another as night follows day． One is the cause， while the other， the result． There is a term we use to distinguish this "cause and effect " relationship， which is called The Law of Cause and Effect． Simply stated， if you think in negative terms， you will get negative results； if you think in positive terms， you will achieve positive results． Some people always see wrong things in the world． These individuals are quick to blame circumstances or other people for their problems， rather than accepting responsibility for their life and their attitude． Thus， it would appear as if they were born with bad luck and it has followed them around their whole life． However， there are others who are forever winning and living the good life． They are the real movers and shakers who make things happen． They seem to go from one major accomplishment to another． They're in control of their life． Their wins are a matter of choice．

You can experience that kind of life as well， you only need to decide． Dorothea Brand once said， "Act as if it were impossible to fail， " and I challenge you to do so． By simply becoming aware that you can choose your thoughts each and every day， you will change your entire outlook． You have the power to choose an abundant life no matter what your circumstances are． Don't wait to experience all the wonderful things the universe has in store for you． Start today by working on your attitude and welcome the abundant life that you are meant to lead．

1. What can we know from Paragraph 1？ ______

A．Freedom is the last thing we can control．

B．Most problems in life are in our control．

C．We can choose our attitude at any time．

D．A man can lose anything but freedom．

2. Why does the author use the example of himself in Para． 2？ ______

A．To show attitude is important to the old．

B．To show understanding attitude takes time．

C．To prove attitude impacts greatly on people．

D．To prove the author was very stubborn．

3. Knowing "The Law of Cause and Effect" helps readers ______ ．

A．understand what causes a good attitude

B．analyze the effect of a negative attitude

C．understand "cause and effect" relationship better

D．know the benefit of choosing active attitude

4. What is the writer's message conveyed in this passage？ ______

A．Winning is a matter of control．

B．Success begins with positive attitude．

C．Bad attitude results in bad results．

D．Attitude and results are inseparable．