1 . 选词填空

A. habit       B. dream       C. consider       D. rubbish E. shame       F. community       G. knowledge

Tony wants to go to the library; because he works there to help the     1    . He can also read books there and increase his     2    . But his father thinks it is a     3     that Tony does not     4     his homework to be more important. He wants Tony to get into the     5     of doing homework first instead of doing other things after school.

2 . How to Live a Fulfilling Life

How awesome would it be to get out of bed each morning feeling purposeful and happy about your day? What about going to sleep each night with a grin(露齿的笑)of satisfaction on your lips?     1    Here are some tips that may help you.

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To lead a more fulfilling life, you first need to know what part of your current life is troubling or unsatisfactory. Reflect on different aspects of your life to figure out which are upsetting you the most. Try closing your eyes and questioning “What part of my life dissatisfies me the most?” Whatever comes to mind first is probably where you’ll want to start.

● Building good habits.

One of the best ways to build good habits that support a fulfilling life is by doing something each day that challenges you. Identify one thing you can take action on that pushes you beyond your comfort zone and do it. This might be sharing ideas with your boss when you typically stay quiet.    3    For example, if you’ve been trying to lose weight, but you spend too much time on the couch, reduce your time on TV or do an exercise while you watch.

● Having good health and well-being.

    4    You’ll have trouble feeling fulfilled if your energy only goes out. Just as you pour love and support into others, you must return that love and support to yourself. Take time to improve your own self with passions or self-care. Fulfillment also translates to perfect mental and physical health, so make time to exercise regularly. Schedule it into your day.     5    

A．Addressing your dissatisfaction.

B．Learning to avoid dissatisfaction.

C．It’s important to set aside “me” time.

D．End each day by reflecting on your daily challenge.

E．Replacing your bad habits with good ones is also suggested.

F．That way, it will be just like any other task on your to-do list.

G．This may seem difficult, but leading a more fulfilling life is entirely possible.

3 . Secrets of Great Savers

Wondering how to save more money but have no idea where to cut?    1    They can make your money go further and help you live a more financially secure(保障的) life. You can form a “hand-me-down” club. Since kids grow so fast, their clothes quickly become unwearable even though they still look nice.    2    Instead of making your local kids’ clothing store rich, organise a club of parents from your child’s school or daycare to exchange hand-me-down clothing.

    3    Always buy the same colour and style of socks for your child—preferably white, since you can bleach(漂白) them when they are stained. Since socks always disappear, when you lose one of a pair, you can pair it up with another, because they are all the same.

It is a good idea to take a job for a discount. If you are looking for apart-time job, fill out applications at shops where you often do your shopping.    4    If you have teenagers in your home who are ready for a job, encourage them to work at your family’s favourite stores with employee discounts too. Not only will you benefit from the discount but you will also gain access to a new world of inside information on upcoming sales!

Why not help your friend move? Always help friends pack their belongings and load the truck when they are moving. When people are loading their households into boxes, they usually find items that they no longer need or do not want to pack or unpack. As a result, you can bring home hundreds of pounds worth of frozen food, tableware, books, toys, furniture(家具) and other household items.    5    

A．Get socks of one colour.

B．Bleach socks to whiten them.

C．We share four secrets of super savers here.

D．So, parents buy a lot of new clothes to meet the need.

E．Best of all they will still think you’ve done them a favour.

F．For example, clothing shops may give their employees a discount.

G．Once they do a favor, your problem will probably be solved very quickly.

4 . Last Friday, Emma, my 11-year-old, decided to thank our local mailman Doug, for the service he provides for us.

Usually, a letter from her is likely to _________ some art, a joke or two, a mention of her younger brother, her cat… So, in her note to Doug, she _________ nothing out. “Dear sir, I’m Emma… Thank you for taking my letters and _________ them. You are very _________ to me. I make people happy with my letters, but you do, too.” Emma wrote. That afternoon, Doug took it when she smiling _________ it which was enough to him.

Saturday, Doug _________ at our house with a thank-you note. Then two days later, an unexpected package, full of _________ and letters from Doug’s colleagues in USPS _________ with him again.

To our amazement, these letters are so deeply human, filled with family _________, pets… and an overwhelming sense of __________. A Tracy wrote “Your letter __________ made a difference! Not many understand how hard we work…” Another, “I work alone here. And you __________ me of my son of your age…” Some Michael, to inspire Emma to start collecting stamps, even sent two special ones from his __________ while the rest were mailed for her to write back or to others.

With dozens of __________ pen-pals, Emma did what she does best. She wrote the dad. She wrote his son… She shared her time to give others the one thing they need to be well-human __________.

1.

A．enjoy

B．provide

C．include

D．admire

2.

A．gave

B．left

C．work

D．pick

3.

A．delivering

B．reading

C．protecting

D．receiving

4.

A．honest

B．polite

C．important

D．familiar

5.

A．returned

B．handed

C．accepted

D．mailed

6.

A．came out

B．got off

C．slowed down

D．showed up

7.

A．flowers

B．toys

C．notes

D．stamps

8.

A．arrived

B．traveled

C．disappeared

D．went

9.

A．photos

B．hobbies

C．books

D．jokes

10.

A．kindness

B．humor

C．justice

D．duty

11.

A．hardly

B．slightly

C．mildly

D．really

12.

A．inform

B．convince

C．remind

D．warn

13.

A．collections

B．workplaces

C．colleges

D．friends

14.

A．strange

B．familiar

C．new

D．close

15.

A．nature

B．connection

C．life

D．contribution

5 . 阅读下面短文，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。

My uncle is a successful businessman. One day, he invited me to have a dinner with one of his clients (客户) to discuss about future cooperation between them, during which he received a call. Then to everyone’s shock, he asked the waiter to check out and put an end to the trade with the client. I felt very confused. After all, it was a deal of one billion. When we got home together, he solved my doubt and told me a story about an expensive “school fee” he had paid for his dishonesty.

It was 15 years ago when he decided to return to his homeland to start a company after having got a PhD degree. Before leaving the country where he had studied for 5 years, he bought himself a Rolex watch with the savings made through years of part-time jobs and the scholarships he had got. At the airport, as was often the case, he had to accept the custom check. Of course, the watch on his wrist was on the list of things to be checked. Remembering that carrying things like this should pay some tax and worried about paying for his watch, he lied to the custom officer, “My watch is only a worthless fake (假货).”

“OK. I see.” said the custom officer and at the same time, in the presence of my uncle, he began to hit the watch heavily. “No!” Before my uncle woke up from his “smart”, the watch which cost nearly ￥100,000 had changed into pieces. “Why?” Shocked and not knowing the reason, my uncle was taken to the office for further examination.

Without finding any suspicious items, the officer let him go but warned, “Never use or carry the fake again, or you will be fined according to the law.”

My uncle continued, “Now, you see, my secretary called me saying the client used the fake to trade with X company one month ago. Such a dishonest man doesn’t have the qualification to cooperate with me.”

注意:1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hearing my uncle’s story, I was lost in thought.
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From the story, I know I was wrong.
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6 . 阅读下面小短文，根据上下文语境，选择最佳的选项填入空白处，每个单词只使用一次，每个方框里有一个是多余的单词。

A. networks   B. convenient   C. access   D. databases   E. updated     F. benefits

The Internet has made our lives more convenient. We can get the most     1    information from large     2    , downloading software, documents, and images whenever we need them. What’s more, people’s lives has been changed by online communities and social     3    . A 50-year-old English teacher, sticking at home with only her computer to keep her company because of a serious illness, joined an online group and realized the greatest     4     of the Internet. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has     5     to the Internet and knows how to use new technology.

7 . How to Reduce Food Waste

Food waste is a huge problem in many countries. The good news: Each of us can help solve it.     1     .

Make a plan

    2     , think about exactly what you need for the week, make a list and then stick to it. Actually, more often we throw things in the shopping cart that sound good or look new, and then we let them sit in the back of the fridge for a few weeks.

Get creative with repurposing food

Before walking straight to the trash with your old carrots or cabbages, ask yourself:       3     The answer is probably yes. You don’t need to follow any difficult recipes (to turn older produce into a fresh new dish by watching videos online).

    4    

If you realize that you won’t be able to use food before it’s too late, turn to the trusty fridge. Did you know you can freeze almost anything? Your bread, your vegetables, your fruits -even your milk! Freezing food helps keep its taste and nutrients (营养).

Don’t be fooled by that “sell by” date

Generally speaking, these labels are a best guess by producers as to when their products will be freshest. They’re not fixed rules about when that cheese has to go straight to the trashcan.     5     . The next time you do a sweep of your kitchen, remember that these dates are just guidelines. When in doubt, do a smell test. If it doesn’t pass, you can just bury them in your garden to make the soil rich.

A．Freeze everything

B．Don’t forget your fridge

C．Before you shop for groceries

D．Can I make these into something new

E．Can you create something out of them

F．However, that’s exactly what many of us do

G．Here are four simple ways to start reducing your food waste at home

8 . The South African town Hamburg is situated by one of the most beautiful estuaries (河口) in the Eastern Cape. It’s known for its rich Xhosa culture. It is also home to a group of women who have produced a series of extraordinary artworks that have been exhibited around the world.

Keiskamma Art Project was created to teach local women embroidery (刺绣) skills to help them at a tough time economically and socially, but unexpectedly it has grown into something much bigger. Having been shown at international art galleries, many of their tapestries (挂毯) are now being displayed under one roof for the first time, at an exhibition in Johannesburg.

Their story began in 2000, when Dr. Carol Hofmeyr moved from Johannesburg to Hamburg. She found that the town was struggling with high unemployment and that local women were desperate to find ways to feed their families. Having studied embroidery herself, she hoped that passing on that knowledge to local women would help empower them.

From humble beginnings, more and more women heard about the project through word of mouth. Now, over 150 women are part of the project. Selling their works provides a source of income, but the project has also created a support system for the women.

Initially, the women started out simply creating cushions (坐垫) and small handbags to sell to tourists. Eventually, they started receiving tasks for larger pieces. They were given panels about a meter in size to work on at home. By joining the completed panels together, they created the first of their large works and one of their most celebrated, “The Keiskamma Tapestry”, which tells the history of the Xhosa people who were subjugated (征服) through colonization and the Xhosa British Frontier Wars from 1776 to 1876.

Another celebrated piece is “The Keiskamma Altarpiece”, which was produced by 130 women. The four-meter-high, four-meter-wide piece reveals the struggles that elderly Xhosa women endured when the youth in their community were hit by HIV two decades ago, and they stepped in to care for children.

Recent artworks engage with contemporary issues. “COVID Resilience Tapestry” deals with the pandemic; “A New Earth and Our Sacred Ocean” is a call for environmental consciousness.

1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To inform readers of the situation.	B．To bring in the topic of the text.
C．To introduce an ancient culture.	D．To promote the local artworks.

2. What is beyond people’s expectation for Keiskamma Art Project?

A．It helps a lot of women.	B．It gains international fame.
C．It helps develop local economy.	D．It sponsors an exhibition in Johannesburg.

3. Which of the following can best describe the process of making “The Keiskamma Tapestry”?

A．Historical.

B．Game-changing.

C．Cooperative.

D．Time-consuming.

4. What do we know about “The Keiskamma Altarpiece”?

A．It shows the Xhosa people’s sufferings.	B．It reflects on some contemporary issues.
C．It covers some pandemic-related content.	D．It aims to arouse the environmental awareness.

9 . Summer vacation is over. How many of you have burned the midnight oil to finish your homework over the last few days?     1     Or do you start working on your homework right away when you get home from school?

It can be hard to be this responsible. A lot of people often put off difficult or big tasks until they absolutely must be done.     2     Procrastination is a common problem for many people, in fact. Sometimes it just feels easier to wait until the last minute to do certain things.

    3     That’s because you have to work harder and faster if you wait until there is little time left. This means your work will probably be of less quality.

I myself am a bit of a procrastinator. But most of the time, I try to finish my work earlier rather than later. It just makes more sense—if I finish my work now, I’ll have more time to relax or work on other projects later. It can be hard to encourage myself to get started sometimes.     4    

Everyone procrastinates from time to time. It’s a natural thing to do.     5     After all, we still need time to relax and take a break from our busy lives. Just make sure you still get your homework done on time!

A．But once I do, the work gets done quickly and with little stress.

B．One reason we procrastinate is that we are trying to do too many things at once.

C．Do you do your homework at the last minute before you need to hand it in?

D．However, this is usually not a good thing.

E．Most of the tasks we procrastinate on seem difficult or big at first.

F．They’re called procrastinators(拖延症患者).

G．You don’t have to beat yourself up over it.

10 . 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。

Henry Tyler made the catch of the year on the weekend. When he saw a young child hanging from a sixth-floor apartment balcony (阳台), Henry ran one hundred metres, jumped over a 1.2-metre fence, and held out his arms to catch the     1     (fall) child.

Eric Brown, only three years old, knocked Henry down when he fell. The boy is in the hospital and doctors say he'll be OK.

    2     Brown family live in an apartment building outside Toronto. On the day of the accident, Mrs. Brown was at work and Eric was at home with his father. They both fell     3     (sleep) while watching TV.

Eric woke up a little later when he heard children playing outside. He pushed a chair onto the balcony, and climbed up     4     (see) them. When he looked down, he     5     (accidental) slipped and fell over the edge. He hung on for a few minutes     6     screamed for his father, but his father didn't hear him.

Henry     7     (fix) his car when he heard the screams. He looked up and saw Eric hanging from the balcony. He quickly     8     (throw) his tools aside, and started running, arms out.

"He saved my     9     (son) life," said Mrs. Brown. "I don't know     10     to thank him.”

"I just didn't want the boy to be hurt," said Henry.