1 . Where to put your trust “Why did she spill the beans (泄露秘密)?” I thought regretfully. I’ll always remember that day, when I was so surprised by all the strange looks everyone was giving me. Those thoughts will always stay with me. And I couldn’t believe I would lose the friendship of the person I trusted the most.

Five years back, Sally was the new kid in class. I don’t know what it was, but something unique about her drew me to her. She was the friendliest person I knew. We started as classmates, but after a few months, we were like best friends. So, I never expected her to hurt me in such a big way.

I don’t know what made me tell Sally about my personal life. She made the matter bigger than it was, adding her own spin (倾向性描述) on it and telling everyone at school. It was like someone had stabbed (刺) me in the back. After she gave away my secrets, everyone at school started laughing at me, looking at me and giggling (咯咯地笑) whenever I passed by. After this terrible situation, I changed schools. Sally called me many times, but I didn’t answer. My heart was broken.

I tried hard to heal (治愈) from the scars she left on my heart. I started a new life. After five years, my life went back to the way it was, with new friends. But one day, I met Anna at the market. She was my classmate from 3rd grade. She told me that Sally wasn’t the one who brought my secrets to light. Mary was. Mary was our school’s big mouth who always wanted to stick her nose into other people’s business.

I was at a loss. I wished I could have asked Sally about this. I wished I could go back in time and fix my mistakes. From that, I learned a life lesson that we should trust those we love because one little mistake could really damage our lives.

1. 根据文本内容从方框中选择恰当的词并用其正确形式填入文本图示中,每词限用一次,有两词为多余选项

laugh       sad       secret       break       happy       heal amuse       fix       regretful       bring       unique       change

Where to put your trust I told Sally, my best friend, about my personal ______ . I felt ______ to have a best friend. Other students ______ at me and giggled whenever I passed by. I ______ school and cut off contact with Sally. I was surprised and disappointed. My heart felt ______ and I was hurt. I tried to ______ from the scars left by Sally and started a new life. I moved on from the ______ of the past I met my classmate from 3rd grade. She told me that it was actually Mary, not Sally, who had ______ my secrets to light. I realized I had misunderstood Sally. I wished I could go back in time and ______ my mistakes. I felt ______ . I learned the importance of trust and realized that one mistake can have a big influence on our lives and relationship.

2. Why did the author make friends with Sally?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What did the author do after her secrets were given away?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What will the author do after knowing about the truth?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

2 . I was driving when my phone alerted me to a new email. Filled with eager anticipation, I pulled over, turned on my hazard lights, and opened it. My emotions quickly changed as I learned, for the sixth and final time, that I had been denied a promotion to full professor. My institution didn’t seem to value what I brought to the table. But when I told my family that night, my children offered a surprisingly positive response. They were excited to see what I was going to do next, they said. They apparently knew long before I did that losing my bid for a promotion would turn out to be the best thing that could have happened for me.

This had been the final step in a long process spanning 15 months and involving so much effort. I had started by studying successful promotion bids and asking senior scholars for frank discussions about my readiness. I had carefully prepared my application packet, summarizing everything I had achieved in my career. For more than a year, I had spent hours every day trying to prove my worth to my university.

To my surprise, having a final answer brought a welcome sense of closure. As a first step toward healing, I decided to prioritize my own values and follow my own internal compass. I disconnected from people in my life who violated my values, cultivated my relationships with those who share my priorities and bring out the best in me, and spent more time with my family. I founded a nonprofit that helps first-generation and low-income students and young professionals advance in the workforce while serving their community. The initiative had long been a dream of mine, but I never pursued it because typical academic hiring and promotion don’t reward such efforts. Now, such considerations were no longer my North Star.

Five months after that email from top leadership, I found myself in the car again, experiencing another career-defining moment. I may have lost my bid for a big promotion, but in the end, it brought me to the right place.

1. What did the author feel after he read the email?

A．Anxious and annoyed.	B．Embarrassed and ashamed.
C．Relieved and peaceful.	D．Disappointed and sorrowful.

2. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．What contributions the writer had made.	B．What preparations the writer had made.
C．How successful the career had been.	D．How tiring the process had been.

3. Which of the following would the writer probably agree with?

A．Success is more than a title or a rank.

B．One’s internal compass is to be developed.

C．Serving the community may heal a broken heart.

D．One’s real value first lies in his family interaction.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Emails: my North Star

B．Full professor: a double-edged sword

C．A career setback becomes a great opportunity

D．An academic career witnesses a failed promotion

3 . Four Top Skills I’ve Learned From My Kids

In my journey as an entrepreneur (企业家), one of the best sources of leadership development is parenthood. There’s one thing that being a parent and being a business leader have in common.     1    . So what are some of the lessons that parenthood can teach us about business leadership?

Give up control

As a parent, I’ve learned that there’s only so much control you can really have over your kids. They need to make their own decisions — and mistakes — and learn from them. You can try to control your kids when they are young.     2     .

Become more flexible (灵活)

    3     . You never know when someone might get hurt or sick and make troubles in your plans. Parenthood is a non-stop exercise in flexibility and adjusting to difficulties. The business world can be much the same way.

    4    

We all make mistakes, and it can be tempting to hide those mistakes, especially from people you want to look up to you. But since we teach our kids to admit when they’ve made a mistake and apologize if they hurt someone, it’s important that we do the same when we make a mistake that hurts them.

Become more understanding and empathetic (共情的)

Emotional intelligence is one of the most important skills for effective leadership. And there’s nothing like being a parent to help you better understand people’s emotions and motivations.     5     . The empathy is a valuable skill for a business leader.

A．Admit your mistakes

B．Kids come with unknown risks

C．It’s that there’s a lot to be learned

D．As they grow up, you should let go

E．You’d better stick to your perfect plan

F．That can help you develop your empathy

G．Correct the mistakes as soon as possible

4 . After leaving the publishing industry in my fifties, I chose a university to follow my love for animal biology. I regard the experience as a change for my self-confidence, both inside and outside the classroom.

My background is in the arts, so I wanted to see if I could keep up with a science degree. I was a carer for my parent when I was 18, so I didn’t have the opportunity to go to university then. I was a little nervous, and worried, but I was actually treated the same as all the other students.

I’m definitely a bit of a mum figure to some of my classmates, but that’s fine. Friendship grows in different ways. I’ve done lots of volunteering, so there have been plenty of opportunities to extend my knowledge and experience.

My family have been so supportive. My husband is retired(退休) now and has taken on lots of the housework so that I can study. My daughter has already g other degree and she’s been great helping me get new views. I’ve hunted for a few jobs at the university, and I’m also considering other qualifications. I have learned so much about critical thinking.

I would recommend adult study to anyone, even if it’s just college, so they can feel that connection and support. That’s what I missed-going in regularly and having a group of people to talk to, especially if you have gradually lost your confidence over the years You need the support from people who see you as a person and not just a mum or a wife. It’s really given me the confidence to speak up again, to join in and be part of the society.

1. Why did the author choose a university?

A．To teach arts.	B．To get a degree.
C．To follow her passion.	D．To find a better job.

2. What prevented the author going to university when she was young?

A．Keeping a science degree.	B．Taking care of her parents.
C．Being nervous about study.	D．Showing no interest in university.

3. What did the author benefit from her experience?

A．She got on better with her old friends.

B．She learned to be stricter with herself.

C．She was more responsible for her housework.

D．She became more confident to express herself.

4. Which maybe the best title for the text?

A．It Is Never Too Old to Learn.

B．Hard Work Is the Key to Success.

C．Family Support Is of Great Importance.

D．Volunteering Is Helpful in Developing Friendship.

5 . When I was a young father, autumn would spread her colorful carpet across the hills and mountains of my home. I would often load my kids into the car and go on a tour, admiring the _________ of this world.

I remember I once drove a long way down a back road I was _________ with. At one point I came to a crossroads. One road was paved and looked in good _________. The other road didn’t look quite so good. _________ my better instincts(直觉), I decided to take a chance and didn’t go down the good one. It didn’t take long before I came to the _________ that I had made a big mistake. The road was full of potholes(坑洼) and rocks that dragged _________ my car. I almost got _________ in the mud once and the road seemed to _________ as I went along. Finally, I stopped the car and looked around, and I decided to drive a mile and a half backward until I _________ the crossroads again.

__________, that wasn’t the only time in my time when I took the wrong way at the crossroads. I have done so more times than I can __________. Thankfully, each time I realized my mistake, I would __________ to be on the right road again.

Crossroads call for choice, and there is no __________ in changing your choice if you see you are on the wrong road. Choose wisely and correct your mistakes when __________. Then all of your __________ will lead you to joy and pattern of your life will become as beautiful as a forest in the fall.

1.

A．origin

B．kindness

C．wisdom

D．beauty

2.

A．uncomfortable

B．unpleasant

C．unfamiliar

D．unhappy

3.

A．condition

B．sense

C．season

D．taste

4.

A．Remembering

B．Ignoring

C．Pressing

D．Addressing

5.

A．development

B．appointment

C．introduction

D．realization

6.

A．in

B．under

C．in front of

D．from

7.

A．hit

B．ruined

C．stuck

D．protected

8.

A．shorten

B．widen

C．strengthen

D．worsen

9.

A．missed

B．felt

C．reached

D．left

10.

A．Fortunately

B．Doubtfully

C．Roughly

D．Sadly

11.

A．offer

B．impress

C．help

D．count

12.

A．manage

B．plan

C．want

D．expect

13.

A．point

B．shame

C．contentment

D．relaxation

14.

A．necessary

B．practical

C．imaginable

D．anxious

15.

A．difficulties

B．changes

C．rewards

D．facts

6 . I was teaching in a primary school. In October, I told the class about my ______. “I’d like you to do extra (额外的) jobs around the house to make some money,” I said. “Then we’ll ______ food for a needy grandmother.”

A month later, the children arrived early in class bringing their ______. They had set tables and washed dishes. And now they couldn’t ______ to go shopping.

I watched while they were choosing meat and other food in the supermarket. ______ we headed toward the checkout. Then someone ______ a “necessity” that sent them racing back.

“Flowers!” Kristine cried. The group ran toward the holiday plants.

I advised being practical (务实的). It was ______ to buy things that could be made into meals.”

“But Mrs. Sherlock,” came the loud cry, “we ______ flowers.”

I finally ______ and the children chose some purple chrysanthemums (菊花).

We ______ in front of a small house. A woman with a tired face came to ______ us. The children hurried to get the food. When Kristine put the plant on the table, the woman seemed ______. She’s wishing it was a bag of flour (面粉), I thought.

As we were leaving, we could ______ the kitchen window. The woman inside walked past the meat, straight to the flowers. She smiled as she touched the flowers.

The children were quiet. At that moment, they had seen they could ______ another’s life. And I had sensed that sometimes a person ______ flowers on a dark November day.

1.

A．rule

B．hobby

C．plan

D．choice

2.

A．buy

B．make

C．find

D．store

3.

A．homework

B．money

C．flowers

D．dishes

4.

A．afford

B．refuse

C．stop

D．wait

5.

A．At last

B．For example

C．Once more

D．In fact

6.

A．noticed

B．provided

C．showed

D．considered

7.

A．funny

B．unusual

C．easier

D．wiser

8.

A．allow

B．know

C．offer

D．want

9.

A．stood up

B．agreed

C．went away

D．forgot

10.

A．met

B．stayed

C．disappeared

D．arrived

11.

A．visit

B．help

C．welcome

D．accept

12.

A．surprised

B．worried

C．nervous

D．ashamed

13.

A．open

B．see

C．use

D．feel

14.

A．take advantage of

B．put up with

C．have a say in

D．make a difference to

15.

A．brings

B．needs

C．adds

D．receives

7 . 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

When I was a little girl, I spent memorable holidays with my grandmother, who lived in a small village. She was a farmer with a stooped (弯曲的) back that made it seem like she was always leaning forward to examine something. Early in the morning, she would tie a cloth around her waist and set out to the farm. I would skip breathlessly alongside, trying to keep up. On our way, she would greet everyone we passed.

There was the standard greeting, “Did you wake up on the right foot this morning?” Then, the more personalized greetings. To Patriarch Kosi who sat under the mango tree, she would ask, “Are the grandchildren in good health?” To the Bean Stew Seller who was preparing to serve breakfast, she would inquire, “Are your boys well?”

Sometimes, the greetings were spoken soothingly (安慰地). When we walked past the widow, Dada Mawusi, many months after her husband’s death, Grandmother would say directly, “How is your grieving?” She didn’t like to beat around the bush. The greeting made more sense to her to acknowledge the woman’s suffering, and in doing so, empathize (理解) with her.

The people that Grandmother greeted would respond similarly. “I see you have your granddaughter with you today. How is her father?” or “I see you have woken up before the cock’s crow today. May it be a fruitful day at the farm.” As a young girl, I thought these greetings were unnecessarily time-consuming. What I now realize is that the greetings increased a sense of belonging. My grandmother taught me that there is always time to greet someone before getting down to business. You can always take a few extra seconds to say a greeting to a person. We enrich our society when we acknowledge the unique presence of one another.

1. Where did the writer spend holidays when she was young? (no more than 6 words)
________________
2. What made the writer feel breathless? (no more than 8 words)
________________
3. How do you understand the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3? (no more than 10 words)
________________
4. What did the writer think about greetings when she was young? (no more than 10 words)
________________
5. Why do you think greeting neighbors is important? Give your reasons, (no more than 20 words)
________________

8 . Despite all the training, when the day of my first track meet finally arrived, I didn't feel ready. I had been preparing for weeks, but I was still jittery. I didn't know what times I should run, and I didn't know how I was going to like competing.

Walking into the unfamiliar stadium for the meet, I immediately felt afraid. After warming up for a couple minutes, I relaxed a bit. Running has always come naturally to me, and participating in middle school track never made me nervous.

I watched as my teammates prepared for their events. As the shot of the first gun rang out, my nervous expectation was replaced by anxiety. More and more of my teammates began to compete. As they made their way around the track and passed where we were seated, we cheered them on. During this time, any chance of returning to a state of relaxation disappeared.

A half hour passed, and my mind was only filled with thoughts of failure. The terrible race was approaching. The closer I got to race time, the tighter the knots in my stomach became. The list of reasons why I didn't want to run grew. Perhaps I truly forgot what I loved most about running. The girls around me were unfamiliar, and stepping out onto the track put my tension at an all­time high. I can't do this!

The shot of the gun frightened me into running. The negative thoughts in my head disappeared. My competitive spirit wanted to show my talents. I passed one girl, then another, and another. With my second­place medal, I won a huge victory. Most importantly, I learned that running is not always about beating the person in front of you; it is about defeating the person inside of you.

1. What's the meaning of the underlined word “jittery” in Paragraph 1?

A．Relaxed.

B．Nervous.

C．Comfortable.

D．Scared.

2. What can be inferred from Paragraph 5?

A．The writer wasn't good at running.	B．The writer was tired of running.
C．The writer was a confident girl.	D．The writer had a gift of running fast.

3. What did the writer learn from this experience?

A．Running means beating the person in front of you.

B．A person should be brave enough to face the difficulty.

C．Defeating oneself is more important than beating others.

D．Only those with dreams can meet greater challenges.

4. Which is the best title for the text?

A．My Most Unforgettable Memory	B．My Competitive Spirit
C．My Favorite Sport—Running	D．My First Track Meet

9 . Long ago, people happily lived under the rule of a king. The people of the kingdom were very _________, as they were wealthy and had no problems.

The king decided to travel and visit faraway places of great historical importance. He chose to travel by foot _________ he could talk to his people. People from these areas were very happy to have a _________ with their king.

After several weeks, he _________ to the palace. He was quite happy to have visited many places and seen his people. _________, he felt a lot of pain in his _________ because it was his first long-distance trip on foot. He _________ to his ministers that the roads were covered in stones and weren’t _________. He said he was very _________ about the people who walked along them.

He made an order to __________ the roads of the whole country with __________ so that people would feel happier and more comfortable. His ministers were very __________ to hear his order as , thousands of cows would have to be __________ for leather and it would also cost a lot of money.

A wise man from the ministry came to the king and said he had another __________. The minister asked the king:“Why do you want to kill so many cows to cover the road with leather? Why not cut a piece of leather in the right __________ to cover your feet?”

The king was __________ by this idea and praised the minister. He ordered that a pair of leather shoes were to be made for himself and for each of his countrymen.

Many of us __________ our surroundings and never understand that we can make a __________ourselves. Changes are unavoidable, and they should __________ us. We cannot or should not __________ others to make them.

1.

A．close

B．polite

C．happy

D．smart

2.

A．as if

B．so that

C．while

D．before

3.

A．meeting

B．trip

C．discussion

D．conversation

4.

A．came

B．returned

C．hurried

D．headed

5.

A．Besides

B．Meanwhile

C．However

D．Instead

6.

A．heart

B．feet

C．toes

D．back

7.

A．shouted

B．apologized

C．explained

D．complained

8.

A．safe

B．comfortable

C．straight

D．convenient

9.

A．worried

B．doubtful

C．curious

D．certain

10.

A．cover

B．replace

C．build

D．repair

11.

A．stones

B．sand

C．wood

D．leather

12.

A．angry

B．surprised

C．nervous

D．sad

13.

A．killed

B．sold

C．raised

D．exchanged

14.

A．reason

B．task

C．idea .

D．result

15.

A．place

B．position

C．shape

D．order

16.

A．confused

B．disappointed

C．shocked

D．amazed

17.

A．criticize

B．love

C．harm

D．protect

18.

A．chance

B．purpose

C．rule

D．change

19.

A．benefit from

B．come from

C．relate to

D．go with

20.

A．depend on

B．work with

C．turn to

D．believe in

10 . I had not realized how the pandemic(疫情）had influenced my children until I took them recently into a store in the city center several hours from our home. It was a food market that carries specialties(地方特产）from all around the world.

For me, it was a quick and necessary stop to get something for dinner. But for my children, who had hardly left our small Canadian town for 14 months, it was an adventure into a world they'd completely forgotten about. They'd seldom even been to the store because it was a task my husband or I usually did alone.

While I loved seeing their excitement, it also filled me with sadness. Even though our experience of the pandemic has been much easier than that of families living in populated cities, I hadn't known just how small their world had become until that moment.

Because they're so young, they don't have the same memories(记忆）of the busy marketplaces and restaurants that I hold in my heart, thanks to the years I spent living in cities and visiting often after moving away. I remember those ordinary experiences with nostalgia(怀旧）but know for sure that they will come back one day.

Moved by the children's excitement, I realized the best I could do was bring the world to them. I bought the food they wanted in the store. At that moment, I felt a new understanding of food, for its ability to take us to different places, to start discussions with children about where it comes from and how it' s prepared, and to create powerful family memories. We cannot travel right now, but we can cook and eat together, and that is the next best thing.

1. What did the family do recently?

A．They opened a store in a town.

B．They shopped in a food market.

C．They traveled to a Canadian town.

D．They bought specialty foods online.

2. Why did the author feel sad?

A．Her family's backyard was too small.

B．Her children enjoyed fewer activities.

C．She failed to buy what her children wanted.

D．Her family lived too far from the city center.

3. How did the children feel about their trip?

A．Curious.	B．Tired.
C．Worried.	D．Thankful

4. What did the author do for her children in the end?

A．She made a quick meal.

B．She planned a world tour.

C．She chose a traditional way of cooking.

D．She opened conversations about foreign food.