1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the speaker’s mother coming from?

A．Osaka.

B．New York.

C．San Francisco.

2. Why will the speaker clean his apartment?

A．It is too dirty.

B．His girlfriend will visit him.

C．His mother will stay with him.

3. What is the speaker going to do on Saturday?

A．Have a party.

B．Have dinner with his friends.

C．Show his mother around the city.

4. Who will the speaker and his mother meet on Saturday?

A．His friends.

B．His girlfriend.

C．His girlfriend’s parents.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of animals did the woman’s grandma have?

A．Cows.

B．Ducks.

C．Donkeys.

2. How did the woman feel about killing animals?

A．Calm.

B．Afraid.

C．Excited.

3. At what age did the woman stop eating meat?

A．At 8 years old.

B．At 10 years old.

C．At 12 years old.

4. Who cooked meals for the woman?

A．Her grandparents.

B．Herself.

C．Her mother.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of housework does the man usually do?

A．Take out the garbage.

B．Water the plants.

C．Clear the dining table.

2. Why is the man unwilling to load and unload the dishwasher?

A．He has no free time.

B．He is not careful enough.

C．He has no one to share the work.

3. How does the man react to the new tasks initially?

A．Agreeably.

B．Happily.

C．Unwillingly.

4 . 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。

Have you ever forgotten     1    (lock) the door of your house? Or, have you ever forgotten to switch off the TV     2    computer? These kinds of things happen       3     us all the time, waste resources, and can sometimes lead to       4     (problem). However,   in the not-too-distant future, we     5    (live) in smart homes     6     will lock the door for us when we       7     away and remember to switch off the TV when we forget. These smart homes will keep us     8     (security), save us energy, and provide     9     more comfortable environment     10     (live) in.

5 . Sometimes parents wonder if they should really give their children chores (家务活). After all, isn’t it the parents’ responsibility to manage the household? And don’t children need an opportunity to “just be children” for now because they have the rest of their lives to worry about chores?

Most children have really busy schedules. They rush around from one activity to another with little time to clean the house. Despite those concerns, however, giving your children chores may be one of the most important things you’ll ever do.

While giving your children chores can certainly take some of the stress off you, that’s not the only reason you should expect your children to do the chores. Studies show chores are good for children. Research from a well-known 75-year Harvard study shows that chores can shape children to be more likely to become happy, healthy and independent adults.

Why are chores like sweeping the floor and clearing the table so important to children’s happiness in life? One reason is that children feel a sense of achievement when they do their chores. No matter whether they’re making their beds or they’re sweeping the floor, helping out around the house makes children feel capable. Doing chores also helps children feel like they’re part of the team and learn responsibility. Helping family members is good for them and it encourages them to be good adults.

Children who do chores gain important life skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. Life skills such as meal preparation, mowing the lawn, or doing the laundry will be important after high school, which helps your children live independently.

1. Why does the author raise questions in paragraph 1?

A．To express doubts.	B．To make a warning.
C．To lead in the topic.	D．To provide background information.

2. What helps children grow up healthily according to research from the Harvard study?

A．Chores.	B．Less homework.
C．School activities.	D．Learning schedules.

3. What does the underlined word “capable” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Tired.	B．Nervous.
C．Having no time.	D．Having the ability.

4. What does this text focus on?

A．Skills to deal with chores.	B．Advantages of doing chores.
C．The importance of life skills.	D．Ways to balance study and chores.

6 . Why Are Family Traditions Important?

Family traditions vary in how they’re celebrated, but they are all of great significance. Let’s explore the importance of family traditions in today’s fast-paced world.

They give a reason for the family to get together.

    1     That being said, sticking to a date is often necessary to coordinate (协调) everyone’s jam-packed schedules.     2     You are much less likely to cancel a time-honored family tradition than a casual lunch. Family traditions give family members something to look forward to and bring them together.

They promote a healthy work-life balance.

Nowadays, remote work has been a way of life for millions of people. While telecommuting(远程办公) has its benefits, it can also make it difficult to achieve a work-life balance. Since the workplace is where you spend the majority of your time, you’re likely to separate yourself from the rest of the world.     3    

They create good family dynamics.

Many family members lead vastly different lifestyles.     4     Even if you all have different interests and opinions, you can bond over your shared family experience.

Celebrating family traditions develops relationships between family members. This connection is priceless and fosters(培养) positive family dynamics.

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Family traditions foster a family identity that gives each member a sense of belonging and personal pride. When you feel safe and secure in these family connections, you have a base of emotional support to return to throughout your lifetime. A sense of belonging to family and community is essential for social and emotional well-being.

A．They create a sense of comfort and order.

B．They give family members a sense of belonging.

C．Establish a family tradition that happens on a busy day.

D．You don’t need an excuse to spend time with your family.

E．Creating a family tradition encourages respect and commitment.

F．But family traditions are an opportunity to set aside these differences.

G．But family traditions encourage you to invest time and energy into personal lives as well.

7 . Which name did the man’s wife suggest?

A．Allison.

B．James.

C．Zoe.

8 . Nowadays, family life has become even more challenging than before. Then, how can we create a happier family life? Let’s see some advice.

Enjoy togetherness. When children are babies, parents are advised to spend one-on-one time with their babies.     1     This can be a big mistake since enjoying each other’s company (陪伴) is one of the easiest ways for families to create lasting happiness. Parents should regularly spend quality time with their children doing activities together like playing games, sports.

    2     Although the Internet has certainly made communication easier, it is still important to have face-to-face time with your family members. Try to avoid using your cell phone so much.     3     Many families have regular meetings where they discuss issues affecting (影响) the family. This can be a great way to start talking face to face. You can talk about your family’s values, or how you can work together as a group to solve problems that affect the family.     4    

Plan fun activities as a family. This can be something that you do once or twice a month, or even once a week. This can be something as easy as going to the beach, a park, or going on a trip to visit relatives.     5     Doing the activities regularly can help you build stronger relationships with your family members, and relieve (释放) stress that many families feel.

A．Talk more as a family.

B．Let family members talk about activities.

C．But, as children get older, the one-on-one time is reduced.

D．Parents need to help their children manage their daily stress.

E．Make quality conversation with your family members, instead.

F．You can also try simpler ones such as camping overnight in your backyard.

G．Regular communication like this can help you build stronger family relationships.

9 . Having a vegetable garden offers many health benefits. Here are reasons why a home vegetable garden beats even the farmers’ market when it comes to your health and well-being.

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Gardening is very physical. What makes gardening better than a gym workout is that it happens outdoors with fresh air and sunshine. Whether you are weeding in the down- ward dog position, or digging bags of soil, a garden delivers the full gym experience, from cardio right down to yoga.

Your garden provides you with a raw diet. Most homegrown crops taste better than store-bought, but no vegetable takes this to the next level like sweet peas.     2    , but most gardeners find that even a few vines (藤) are worth the space. A handful of freshly-shelled, raw sweet peas bursting into your mouth on a summer morning have few rivals in the food kingdom.

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The average consumer remains at the mercy of the produce buyer at the local market, but once the home gardener discovers the diversity of colors and tastes that can be homegrown, a nutrient-rich vegetable choice opens up. Heirloom (原种的) tomatoes range in color from deep purple and nearly black to golden yellow and pale white. Besides the color, there is another benefit.     4     .

Your garden allows you to give.     5    , but nothing feels as great as when you share food. Imagine how it feels for others to receive fresh homegrown vegetables. A basket of heir- loom cherry tomatoes can disappear faster than a box of donuts deep fried in fat.

A．It’s nice to receive gifts

B．We know that it feels good to give

C．Your garden lets you eat the rainbow

D．The vegetable garden makes you a chef

E．Growing vegetables helps you take exercise

F．Experts may not recommend sweet peas for small gardens

G．Nutritionists agree that colorful vegetables are rich in nutrition

10 . 最近，你校英文报社面向学生征稿，主题为“我帮父母做家务”，请你根据以下要点将上周末帮父母做家务的情况写成一篇文章投稿。
1. 帮忙的原因；
2. 帮忙的内容（整理房间、拖地、做饭等）；
3. 你的感想。
注意：1. 词数：120字左右；2. 可适当增加细节以使行文连贯；3.题目已给出。

Helping Parents with Housework

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