1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Mary meet Nancy?

A．To pick fruit.

B．To attend a party.

C．To visit a beach.

2. What did Mary do in Australia?

A．She took a job.

B．She had a vacation.

C．She went to university.

3. What did Mary miss about Scotland?

A．Its weather.

B．Its food.

C．Its beach.

2 . 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。

Fiona and I had been classmates since kindergarten. She was always wherever I was and she was always ahead of me. Dance performance needed a big finish? Fiona was picked. Selling cookies for charity? “Oh, I’m sorry,” the lady living next door to me would say, “I just bought twenty boxes from Fiona. Such a nice girl.” And the school plays? Fiona would have the leads while I was cast as her mother or neighbor. I even played her dog once. Yeah, whatever.

Then the day of the choir concert audition(面试) came. We waited while Ms. Jones called us one at a time into the choir room. When Ms. Jones got to the C’s, my heart sped up each time she came to the door. By the time she actually called my name, my whole body was shaking. When I came back, Fiona smiled at me. Ms. Jones called her name and Fiona followed her. She was still calm and smiling when her audition was over.

When Ms. Jones made the announcement of who had made the special choir group, I wasn’t surprised when Fiona’s name was on the list and mine wasn’t. “So,” I said under my breath, “what else is new?”

Sudden clapping brought me out of my thought. Everyone was looking at me. I must have missed something here. Ms. Jones walked towards me and said, “Celia, you will have to start practicing with me. The lead singer takes extra preparation.” Lead singer? I got the lead singer? I glanced over at Fiona. She smiled and gave me the thumbs-up sign. She was always so nice.

Now the big day had come. We stepped onto the stage and took our places. I was front and center. Ms. Jones raised her baton (指挥棒) and we began to sing. The spotlight flashed over me and then circled me in its bright light. Ms. Jones nodded and pointed her baton at me. That baton must have shot out a secret ray because I froze right there on the spot.

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I couldn’t think and most of all, I couldn’t sing.

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The rest of the performance went well.

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3 . We all have friends who make us frown when they walk in. We know that within five minutes they will have us completely depressed, and we feel that there is nothing we can do about it. Their lives are desperate, sad, tragic, bored or whatever, and if you have a sympathetic ear, you listen and they are likely to keep coming back to tell you more. Do you know why? It makes them feel better. But you just want to jump out the nearest window, and they leave whistling and smelling the roses.

If you are surrounded by people like this, it may be impossible to get them out of your life because they’re your biggest customer, a relative or your business partner. But whatever else you do, you really do need to draw a line in the sand. If more of the people you mix with are negative than positive, you have a problem, which will only get worse over time and keep you trapped in the cycle of feeling overwhelmed.

I made a very conscious decision a number of years ago about the type of people I would have in my life. I want to be surrounded by energetic, enthusiastic and positive people who are getting on with their lives. I don’t care what they do for a living, how much money they have or who they know. All I care about is their zest for life. These people inspire and motivate me to be the best person I can be; they are supportive of any decision or change that will help me to achieve this goal. If I fail, they are the first people to support me and say at least I gave it a go.

If I listened to the negative people, I wouldn’t do anything, because life is clearly so messed up that there is nothing I can possibly do that would make it any better. There is no malicious intention in these people, and it’s just a reflection of where they are in life at the time. And that is sad, but we all need to decide if we want to be equally sad. I made the decision not to and that was that.

I suggest keeping such people at arm’s length. Some of them won’t like you for it. Be prepared for some bad results, but try it because the pay-off is big. And developing a proper way will make it easier.

1. What is the function of the first paragraph?

A．To explain the reason.	B．To introduce the topic.
C．To criticize the behavior.	D．To analyze the phenomenon.

2. Which of the following does the author agree with?

A．The identity of a person matters when we choose who to mix with.

B．We must stay away from a negative person even if he is our customer.

C．Being negative is a reflection of the state of life negative people are in.

D．The more negative people we stay with, the less overwhelmed we will be.

3. What does the underlined word “zest” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Doubt.

B．Control.

C．Expectation.

D．Enthusiasm.

4. What is the author likely to talk about in the following paragraph?

A．How to define the pay-off.	B．How to ignore the bad results.
C．How to say no to a friend you dislike.	D．How to keep a distance from negative people.

4 . Getting along with others is all about understanding, empathy, and respect. Let me share a few tips with you.

Be a good listener.     1    . Show genuine interest in what they have to say and ask follow-up questions. This helps them feel valued and understood.

Be open-minded. Accept that everyone is different and has their own perspectives and beliefs. Try to be understanding and tolerant, even if you disagree with someone.     2    .

    3    . Celebrate your friends’ successes and be there for them during challenging times. Offer a helping hand or a listening ear when needed. Showing kindness and support strengthens your bond with others and makes them feel comfortable around you.

Be respectful of boundaries. Everyone has their personal space and limits. It’s important to recognize and honor them.     4    . Treat them with kindness and avoid judgment.

    5    . Discover shared hobbies, activities, or passions with your friends. Engaging in activities together creates a sense of friendship and strengthens your connection. It also provides opportunities for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.

Remember, building strong friendships takes time and effort. It’s essential to invest in meaningful conversations, demonstrate kindness, and show genuine care for others. By following these tips, you’ll find it easier to get along with your friends and create lasting bonds of friendship.

A．Be friendly

B．Be supportive

C．Find common interests

D．Respect others’ opinions, choices, and privacy

E．When someone is talking, tell them about yourself

F．When someone is talking, give them your full attention

G．This creates a more harmonious atmosphere and encourages people to be themselves

5 . When Ray was about seven, he had a very close friend Mike. They lived near each other, traveled to and from school together, played together, were together in school, and spent time in each other’s homes.

Once, in school, Ray got bad marks (分数) and was very down. He just walked round and round the school playground. Mike followed Ray. Far enough not to stifle him, but near enough never to let Ray out of his sight. Ray was very angry at that time. He just wanted to be alone. At one point, he got so angry that he even shouted out, “Just leave me alone!” But Mike just silently walked on behind Ray, still never saying a word.

It was only after many years, almost twenty years later, that Ray truly began to understand the lesson on friendship which had been shown to him that day, Ray and Mike had already separated by then, only seeing each other a couple of times every year. But Ray still remembered that thing with gratitude (感激), a warm feeling in his heart and sometimes tears in his eyes.

Mike had taught him that true friendship does not only show up when one wants or needs it. A true friend will be around when he thinks you need him, regardless of (不管) whether you want it or not or whether you would admit it or not. He will be there even when you drive (赶走) him away, as long as he feels his presence will help you. But he will not speak if you do not want him to, and he will give you the peace that you expect.

The true friend will do what Mike did, following a distance behind, giving you space and peace, but always nearby, casting (投) a silent eye on you to make sure that you do not do anything silly, making sure he is around if you need him, and being ready to pick you if you fall anytime, to wipe your tears if they flow.

Appreciate your true friends. And be a true friend to others.

1. The underlined word “stifle” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “      ”.

A．upset

B．follow

C．pick

D．surprise

2. When Ray got angry with him, Mike         .

A．walked away angrily

B．said some words of comfort to him

C．just came along with him silently

D．turned away and wept

3. Twenty years later, each time Ray remembered that thing, he felt        .

A．sad

B．angry

C．grateful

D．funny

4. Ray learned from that thing that        .

A．a true friend will be there whether you need him or not

B．a friend in need is a friend indeed

C．a true friend will do what you ask him to do

D．a true friend always shows up when you need him

6 . 请根据上下文内容将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语。
Dear Laura,

I want to thank you for your last letter.     1     I felt very happy when I saw it. I’m so glad I have persuaded you to apologize to Rachel. Isn’t it great to have good friends? Speaking of friends,     2       I’ve met some nice people here in London and I think we might become close friends. I decided to write rather than e-mail you about my new friends because it’s always nice to receive a letter from someone special.

I met Monica when I joined the school badminton team.     3     我们彼此相处得非常好 and soon a great friendship developed.     4       She invited me to go to her house and watch DVDs. We have been friends ever since. My other friend is Jane. She always lets me borrow her Maths notes. She is hardworking and seems to try her best all the time. How are you doing at school?     5     我迫不及待要再见到你。

Yours,

Sally

7 . 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。

“Here you go,” Melanie said, handing Ava a pink envelope.

“Thanks.” Ava said. “But what is it?”

“An invitation to my pool party. It’s Saturday at two. There will be a lot of fun things to do. You are going to love it so much. Do come, please.” Melanie kept talking but Ava wasn’t listening.

The words “pool party” echoed (回响) through her mind. Ava had a secret she didn’t even tell her best friend Melanie — Ava couldn’t swim. Every time she tried to learn, she’d wind up with water up her nose and she’d be out of the pool as quickly as possible.

“You’re coming, right?” Melanie said

“Huh?” Ava jumped.

“Do you think you could come a little early? I could use your help inflating (使充气) the floating basketball hoops (篮筐) and the ball. And I will need you to help me set the tables.”

Ava didn’t know what to say. Melanie was one of her best friends. She couldn’t miss her party. But she didn’t want the whole school to find out she couldn’t swim. That would be too embarrassing. “I think I might be busy this Saturday,” Ava said, lowering her head. She saw the disappointment on Melanie’s face. “Maybe I could stop by for a little while, but I definitely wouldn’t have time to swim.”

Ava spent the rest of the school day trying to avoid Melanie’s questions about what she had to do on Saturday and why she couldn’t stay for the whole party. Ava felt awful. That night she asked her parents to ground her or make other plans so she couldn’t go to Melanie’s party.

“Ava, this is silly,” her mother said. “Melanie is your best friend. She won’t care that you can’t swim.” Ava wasn’t so sure.

“Just be honest with Melanie. She will understand you,” her father said.

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2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
When Saturday arrived, Ava’s parents drove her to the party right on time.
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Ava decided to tell the truth.
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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。

Ritch Addison was ashy kid. In elementary school, he didn’t speak up for himself, and he    1    (worry) a lot. But once he went to high school, he made up his mind    2    (develop) a sense of humor to make more friends. His new approach worked and he started to become known for his jokes—like the time he made fun     3    a classmate’s poor score on a math test.

“It turned out that I had gotten a hundred on the test and he didn’t do so well,” Addison recalled. “And I joked heartlessly about it.”

Then one day, his good friend, Holly, pulled him aside and said, “Ritch, sometimes you really hurt     4    (people) feeling.”

Addison    5    (shock). He had always seen himself as the one who made his friends laugh. He couldn’t imagine that he might be hurting them.

“But I kept thinking about what Holly said. Finally, I realized that she was     6    (absolute) right. I started paying attention to     7    other people was reacting to my humor,” he said.

It couldn’t happen overnight,    8    . “Over the years, I worked on    9    (be) more compassionate(同理心的) toward the people around me since I wanted to have    10    different kind of relationship with them,” he said.

9 . 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。

I hadn’t spoken with Samantha in months. Perhaps it was because I was jealous (嫉妒的). After all, she seems to have everything a girl could want. I used to admire her too until she proved that she could draw better, run faster, and score higher in every other subject.

My family was going to go camping at the lake on summer holiday like we always do. Only this time, my Mom announced some very unwelcome news. ”Hanna! Guess what? I’ve invited the McCarthy’s family on our camping trip. “How does that sound?” “Terrible,” I groaned. However, Mom wasn’t changing her mind.

At the lake, my family organized ourselves in the cabin (小木屋) while the McCarthy’s set up their tent. I spent the week ignoring Samantha and staying inside reading. I thought I could get away without talking to her, but it wasn’t so.

On the fourth night of our trip, a thunderstorm struck. The McCarthy’s decided to spend the night in our cabin because they didn’t feel safe in the tent. I, of course, had to share a room with Samantha.

I woke up late at night. The storm had gotten worse. I desperately needed to use the toilet. Our cabin didn’t have one, so I had to use an outhouse a short walk away.

I got out of bed, being careful not to wake anyone up. However, when I was reaching for my flashlight, I accidentally stepped on Samantha’s arm. She woke up immediately. Knowing that I would go to the bathroom alone, she insisted to go with me.

Outside, it was raining hard. Lightning flashed across the sky and the thunder was so loud it seemed to shake the cabin. When we went back and rounded the comer to the cabin, we saw a big tree lay across the entrance of the cabin, blocking the door. There was no way to get back in.

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

“Oh my gosh! What should we do?” she cried out.

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Morning dawned on us and we walked out of the tent.

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10 . 假设你是李华，你的朋友Mike想结交一个擅长中文的朋友，请用英文给他写一封信，并向他推荐一个合适的人选。内容包括：
1. 简介(姓名，年龄等)2. 性格 3. 兴趣爱好 4. 表达期待
Dear Mike,

I’m glad to know that……

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Yours,

Li Hua