1 . 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。

In my early thirties, my career in teaching was not what I dreamed it would be. I left the job and moved in with my parents for a year while I tested out a new career.

Living with my parents proved to be an even bigger challenge than my new job. To tell the truth, it was probably harder for them than it was for me because I was a big trouble. I yelled at my mom for buying junk food and ignored my dad when he offered advice. I complained my mom never did my laundry the way I wanted and my dad never let me choose what show to watch. Instead of being grateful for their hospitality(款待), I was mean to them and most likely made them regret their offer.

“This is only for a year,” I would repeat to myself on a daily basis, sometimes hourly. Instead of living in the present, I would wish for the future and to have it all figured out. My life wasn’t what or where I wanted it to be. By this age, I expected to be firmly rooted on a career path with a huge circle of friends who liked to hang out. I did not expect to be living with my parents and starting over.

My attitude grew worse. One day when I was tearfully talking about something that was making my life miserable, my mother interrupted me. She nearly shouted, “Why don’t you just try smiling more?” I am pretty sure I laughed at her, but she went on to explain that sometimes things don’t work out the way we thought they would. “Don’t wait for things to get better,” she said. “Make them better.” I decided I was going to show my mother just how wrong she was. I would follow her ad-vice and try smiling more.

Weeks passed, and somewhere along the way, I forgot about trying to smile more as it became a habit. I worked on approaching situations with a better perspective and slowly star-ted to feel the weight on my shoulders lighten.

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The second half of that year was better than the first.
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I wasn’t aware that I was different, but my friend told me a simple change did appear.
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2 . This journey began this morning almost an hour later than I had planned, although I had completed my packing before eight o’clock. I was quite clear about the fact that once I left, my house would stand empty for probably the first time since the day it was built. It was a strange feeling and perhaps explains why I was leaving so late, walking around the house many times over, checking one last time to see that all was in order.

It is hard to explain my feelings once I did finally set off. As I drove further and further from the house, I found the surroundings grow unrecognizable. I began to have a feeling of unease mixed with excitement. I took a turning and found myself on a road circling the edge of a hill. I could sense the steep (陡峭的) drop to my left. I felt a sense of alarm that I was perhaps not on the correct road at all, but speeding off in the wrong direction into a wilderness. It was only the feeling of a moment, but it caused me to slow down. And even when I was sure I was on the right road, I felt forced to stop the car a moment to think carefully.

I decided to step out and stretch (伸展) my legs a little. On the one side of the road, thickets and small trees rose sharply, while on the other I could now see the distant countryside and a town nearby.

I walked a little way along the roadside, when I heard a voice behind me. Until this point I had believed myself quite alone and I turned in some surprise. Sitting on the large stone was a thin, white­haired man. He called to me again and signaled me to join him. For a moment, I took him for a homeless man, but then I saw he was just some local man enjoying the fresh air and summer sunshine, and saw no reason not to do so.

1. Why did the author set off later than planned?

A．Because he repeatedly checked the house.

B．Because he was feeling sad about leaving the house.

C．Because packing his belongings took longer than expected.

D．Because there was no one to help him get everything ready.

2. What caused the author to start driving more slowly?

A．The road had become steep.

B．He realized he was driving too fast.

C．The beautiful scenery attracted him.

D．He suddenly feared that he might get lost.

3. When the author walked out of his car, he ________.

A．didn’t expect to see anyone

B．didn’t want to speak to anybody

C．didn’t know there was a town nearby

D．couldn’t see anything because of the tree

4. What was the author’s attitude to his trip?

A．He just wanted to finish it.

B．He felt unable to continue it.

C．He regretted having started it.

D．He had mixed feelings about it.

3 .

1. If Tom lost a set of keys，he can        .

A．call 657-9845

B．e-mail cindygreen@sina.com

C．call 965-7743

2.          is in the Lost and Found box.

A．A pencil box

B．A schoolbag

C．A baseball

3.          lost a dog.

A．Jane

B．Cindy

C．Henry

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Jane’s family name is Green.

B．There is a pencil in Cindy’s schoolbag.

C．Jane’s telephone number is 657-9845.

4 . Do You Have a Positive Attitude?

Who would you rather hang around with? Someone who always acts in low spirits? Or someone who manages to see the good around him，even when things aren't always going great?     1    

Having a positive attitude can help you in many ways.     2    Your friends will definitely appreciate you more if you see the silver lining rather than just the dark clouds!

    3    The less pressure you feel, the better you will feel overall. So if you've been feeling tired, put on a happy face and you just might feel better soon.

But how can you have a positive attitude when life is hard? It's more than just turning life's lemons into lemonade.     4    But it's worth it.

A positive attitude doesn't mean ignoring life's troubles. It just means looking for the good in things, rather than being a pessimist and concentrating on the bad in things. Sometimes your attitude can make all the difference.

Identify (识别) those areas of your life that might not be going so well.     5    Focus on one at a time and think of ways you can find the positive in things.

A．The answer is to have a positive attitude.

B．Having a positive attitude can take some hard work.

C．They are likely to make you have negative thoughts.

D．Having a positive attitude can also reduce your stress level.

E．If you have a positive attitude, you're more fun to be around.

F．When you feel better physically, you naturally feel better mentally.

G．It's no surprise that people enjoy being around positive people rather than negative people.

5 . Months before her wedding, Kjersten Gruys was becoming increasingly anxious about her body image after shopping for wedding dresses. She felt that the mirrors surrounding her, were contributing to the_________. Gruys_________to take a whole year off from looking in and engaging with mirrors.

It wasn’t_________. “I wasn’t just avoiding mirrors, but all_________surfaces, from the glass windows of stores to freshly washed cars. I ended up_________up the mirrors in my home and workplace. I_________myself to avoid seeing reflections when I was walking outside,” says Gruys.

But, she said, the_________were worth it. She spent less time thinking and worrying about her_________, and had to simplify her makeup to_________her no—mirrors lifestyle, both of which__________time and money. She realized that some things had no impact on the way others__________her. For example, she had thought that eyeliner made her eyes stand out and that people “__________her better” for that, but she__________that she was treated just the same without it.

She also learned to__________her friends and family more, when she checked in with them to find out whether she had food on her__________.

__________spending some “mirror time” before her wedding ceremony, Gruys took some time to journal. She says that she’s__________to have it to cherish.

Would she__________the experiment to others? “If someone is interested in examining the role of vanity (虚荣) in their lives, I think this is a__________thing to do.” says Gruys. “Yet, even if you do this for a day or two, you may realize it’s really a__________.”

1.

A．problem

B．arrangement

C．approach

D．choice

2.

A．failed

B．decided

C．expected

D．agreed

3.

A．true

B．astonishing

C．necessary

D．easy

4.

A．reflective

B．firm

C．frozen

D．soft

5.

A．putting

B．setting

C．covering

D．picking

6.

A．expressed

B．trained

C．hid

D．refused

7.

A．arguments

B．results

C．studies

D．discussions

8.

A．dress

B．hair

C．health

D．appearance

9.

A．change

B．admire

C．praise

D．accommodate

10.

A．freed up

B．cut up

C．got up

D．came up

11.

A．forgave

B．criticized

C．demanded

D．treated

12.

A．annoyed

B．liked

C．ignored

D．supported

13.

A．imagined

B．supposed

C．noticed

D．dreamt

14.

A．win

B．miss

C．trust

D．trick

15.

A．sweater

B．trousers

C．arms

D．face

16.

A．Regardless of

B．In search of

C．Instead of

D．In memory of

17.

A．prettier

B．happier

C．healthier

D．stronger

18.

A．announce

B．admit

C．recommend

D．conduct

19.

A．great

B．strange

C．hard

D．basic

20.

A．challenge

B．symbol

C．talent

D．promise

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Murphy go to a doctor?

A．He failed to see anything.

B．He needed some help.

C．He became deaf.

2. What was Betty doing at home?

A．Cooking a meal.

B．Having dinner.

C．Laying the table.

3. What can we say about Betty?

A．She’s generous.

B．She’s nervous.

C．She’s impatient.

4. What is the speaker doing?

A．Introducing a treatment.

B．Giving a speech.

C．Telling a story.

7 . On the 5-square-metre balcony(阳台) of Zhong Lan’s apartment, there is a mini-farm filled with lemons, tomatoes, eggplants and blueberries. Zhong’s idyllic(田园诗般的)city lifestyle started in 2020 when people were required to work from home due to COVID-19. “I grew garlic(大蒜) for the very first time as I didn’t want to throw it away. It grew roots in just seven or eight days. It opened up a new world to me,” she said. Zhong is not alone. An increasing number of city people have picked up the hobby of growing vegetables on their balconies as working from home has changed many people’s lives in the cities across the country.

In the first quarter of 2022, sales of vegetable seeds on Taobao’s Tmall rose quickly year on year, according to a report released by Taobao, China’s e-commerce platform giant. Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou became the cities with the largest number of seed buyers in China, it added.

Zhong has started sharing her journey on social media this year, which has brought her more than 100,000 followers. In a chat group made up of over 100 young balcony green thumbs(园艺高手) across the country, they share the growth of their vegetables every day and discuss what plants are more suitable for balcony planting. “Balcony gardening can slow down the pace of busy city life. We grow the plants we like and look forward to the harvest, and experience the happiness of the idyllic moments,” Zhong said.

Chinese city managers and social organizations are also looking for new methods to rebuild the relationship between city people and nature through vegetable gardens. The government of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong, started a city vegetable garden project last March, providing seeds and farm tools as well as organizing agricultural experts to provide online Q&A for local people, in an effort to encourage them to get in touch with nature through balcony planting.

1. The following cities had the largest number of seed buyers in the first quarter of 2022 EXCEPT

A．Guangzhou

B．Beijing

C．Hangzhou

D．Shanghai

2. What do the members of Zhong’s chat group do?

A．Grow crops in the field.	B．Create 100 vegetable balconies.
C．Share ideas about balcony planting.	D．Exchange their travel experiences.

3. What’s the purpose of Guangzhou’s vegetable garden project?

A．To seek new ways of vegetable growing.

B．To organize agricultural experts together.

C．To choose proper tools for balcony planting.

D．To encourage people to get close to nature.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．Zhong’s Success of Balcony Gardening

B．Balcony Gardening’s Effect on Seed Sales Online

C．Balcony Gardening’s Rising Popularity Among City People

D．Chinese Government’s Contribution to Balcony Gardening

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does Nancy look to Daniel?

A．Confused.

B．Excited.

C．Anxious.

2. Why does Daniel mention his performance in a play?

A．To comfort Nancy.

B．To express his regret.

C．To show his pride.

3. What is Nancy going to do next week?

A．Take a school test.

B．Have a check-up.

C．Go in for a competition.

4. What does Daniel offer to do for Nancy?

A．Rewrite her lines.

B．Drive her to the theatre.

C．Help her with the practice.

9 . In conversation, body language is more important than you might think. Only 7% of our communication is expressed in words. How can we appear calm and confident?

First of all, try to keep still. The old belief that we make up our minds about someone within the first ten seconds of meeting them is untrue. It’s within one-tenth of a second! Therefore, when meeting someone for the first time, try to avoid any small, repetitive (重复的) movements. Take slow, deep breaths and try to keep as still as possible. Your words will hold more importance and you can get your ideas heard without unnecessary body language.

Smile is a powerful gesture, even when you’re on your own. When others see you smile, a similar reaction takes place and they begin to feel happier and more relaxed. And it does use fewer muscles to smile than to frown. Practise “smiseing” (smiling with your eyes) too, as this will help your big smile look more genuine.

When we suffer from anxiety (焦虑), our heart rate increases, our chest feels tight and we can, I seem to catch our breath properly. In this case, practise breathing rhythmically and finally the rest of your body will relax and you will immediately appear calmer.

You may have heard of the power pose—stand with your legs far apart with your hands on your hips (臀部). This might help you feel at ease, and you’ll appear calmer and more confident.

1. When you meet someone for the first time, you’d better ________.

A．avoid any body language	B．keep as still as possible
C．repeat small movements	D．speak out your ideas

2. Why are you advised to practise “smiseing”？

A．Because you are on your own.

B．Because you will be more important.

C．Because it helps you look more genuine.

D．Because it helps you make up your mind.

3. What happens when you feel anxious?

A．You may breathe rhythmically.	B．You will catch your breath properly.
C．Your body will relax immediately.	D．Your heart may beat violently.

4. What does the underlined word “pose” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Posture.	B．Language.
C．Concern.	D．Signal

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What happened to Jenny?

A．She had a fight with her sister.

B．She lost her sister’s pet.

C．She lost her money.

2. What does the man advise Jenny to do?

A．Turn to her parents for help.

B．Buy her sister some new clothes.

C．Apologize to her sister and buy her a cat.

3. Who will lend some money to Jenny?

A．Her sister.

B．Jack.

C．Her parents.