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 a small town lives an old man named Mr. Benson. He lives alone. He has a big scar on his face that makes him look a little scary. No one talks to him, and no one helps him carry his things up the difficult stairs to his home.

Mr. Benson does not have any friends. He is not married. But one day, a new family moves into the neighborhood. They are a nice couple, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence, and their children, Amanda and David. They move into the building where Mr. Benson lives.

The other people who live in the building welcome the new family. They say hello to Amanda and David, but they tell them not to talk to Mr. Benson. “He is a scary old man. He has no friends and he has a strange scar.”

Amanda, David, and their parents think this is very silly advice. When they see Mr. Benson in the hallway or in the street outside their building, they always say hello with a smile and ask how he is feeling today.

Mr. Benson is very happy to see them. He tells them they are always welcome in his home. He gives Amanda and David some delicious cupcakes to eat.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence always help Mr. Benson with his groceries, and Amanda and David like to sit and drink tea with him. He tells wonderful stories! He was once a very famous chef, and he makes the most delicious desserts in the whole world, in Amanda’s opinion.

One evening, all the neighbors in the building hear laughter and the sounds of cups and plates and silverware in Mr. Benson’s apartment. They are very confused! It sounds like a delightful dinner. They all wonder why they are not invited.

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The next day, Mrs. Clarence talks to her neighbors.

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Soon, they all enjoy Mr. Benson’s delicious cakes every weekend at their dinners.

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2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is probably happening according to the woman?

A．A factory fire.

B．A barbecue.

C．A house fire.

2. What do we know about Liz?

A．She has more accurate news than radio.

B．She can’t tolerate the speakers’ children.

C．She knows a lot of neighborhood information.

3. How long did the smoke last?

A．For 20 minutes.

B．For 40 minutes.

C．For an hour.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man want to talk with the woman?

A．She has a problem at home.

B．She has had a quarrel with her classmate.

C．She doesn’t get on well with her schoolwork.

2. What can we learn about Tony?

A．He’s the girl’s pet.

B．He’s the girl’s boyfriend.

C．He’s the girl’s neighbour.

3. Why does the man offer a book to the woman?

A．To handle her feelings.

B．To help her to raise a cat.

C．To make up for her lost lessons.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man doing?

A．Making an appointment.

B．Giving some advice.

C．Seeking after-sales service.

2. When will the high-speed Internet be installed?

A．At 3:00 p.m. on Friday.

B．At 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

C．At 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

3. What information does the woman ask the man to give?

A．His home address.

B．His email address.

C．His phone number.

5 . We have put together a shortlist of habits for you, college students, to try and make it your daily routine. The results are soon to follow.

Meditation (冥想) helps to reduce stress and depression and can improve many aspects of your life.     1     Participants in the experiment reported that after 8 weeks of meditation practice, their attention span (持续时长) had improved, with mindful actions and non-judgmental perception becoming more common in their lives.

The little key to successful money management is to spend less than you earn.     2     Don’t buy things you don’t need, i.e. don’t make impulsive and ill-considered purchases. Try to develop a more minimalist (极简主义) approach to spending your money, which will help you get rid of the negative consequences of consumption without much thinking.     3    

    4     It’s better to write it down. Put a small notebook and a pencil by your bedside to mark your thoughts when you wake up. Also, this way you can find the problematic moments that make you more stressed than usual. This way you will clear your mind.

If you prioritize your energy for your work, i.e. the really important ones and the non-urgent ones, you will save a lot of time and effort.     5     For example, you can give some of your academic papers to the essay service for some improvement so that you can devote more time to your major subject. It is therefore important to understand the basics of time management and to do this, you should read a book or even several if you are strongly interested.

A．How do you get there?

B．Reading helps you develop.

C．And try not to buy things on credit.

D．A really good idea might come to you while you sleep.

E．The more useful habits you have, the more you can achieve.

F．Doing several things at once greatly reduces your efficiency.

G．It has a positive effect on changes in the grey matter of the brain.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the speakers get to the airport?

A．By subway.

B．By bus.

C．By taxi.

2. Who is Jimmy probably?

A．The woman’s son.

B．The woman’s husband.

C．The flight attendant.

3. Which city is the speakers’ destination?

A．San Francisco.

B．Los Angeles.

C．Seattle.

4. What is the man going to do next?

A．Book another flight.

B．Get all the tickets.

C．Run to check in.

7 . What amazes the man?

A．The use of spider webs.

B．The strength of spider webs.

C．A scientific study about spiders.

8 . Confidence plays a very important role in people’s life. It gives people light when they are in dark and encouragement when they are discouraged. It is the first step on the road to success. People who look confident seem to grab more rewarding careers, maintain better relationships, and may make miracles in the face of insurmountable (不可逾越的) difficulties.

So what is the secret of confidence? In fact, there is no secret. Self-confidence is a skill and habit that everyone can learn to develop.     1    

You can try these simple tips for practicing and increasing our confidence levels: First, dare to fail. Anybody who’s out there genuinely striving is going to fail repeatedly.     2    Only when we face up to our difficulties can we build up our confidence and give ourselves a chance of success.

    3     You don’t have to be beautiful to be confident. Make the most of your own unique strengths and pay less attention to your weaknesses so that you know you’re giving out your best image.

Third, listen to yourself; do not look down on yourself. You are the only person who knows what is right for yourself.     4    

Last, build a confidence vocabulary. Stop putting yourself down, and quit constantly mentioning your tiny flaws. Learn to highlight your positive qualities and the world will learn to see and appreciate them too.

Confidence is a plant that grows slowly.     5     Only when we have enough confidence in ourselves can we take the first step on the road to success.

A．It is built, not inborn.

B．Second, dress your success.

C．If you are not failing, you are not trying.

D．Second, neglect your drawbacks completely.

E．Don’t put others’ opinion above your own inner voice.

F．It encourages us to go to great lengths to achieve our goals.

G．We should build confidence through constant and patient effort.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did Lily do yesterday?

A．Paid a visit to her mother.

B．Visited her cousin in hospital.

C．Stayed in her new home.

2. What is the true reason for the accident?

A．A driver is likely to get drunk.

B．A car hit a few passers-by.

C．A car lost control suddenly.

3. Why did the man visit Lily yesterday?

A．To tell he moved into a new house.

B．To invite her to a dinner party.

C．To ask her to go to the library.

4. Where is the man’s home?

A．2486 Lake Avenue.

B．4265 Lake Avenue.

C．4468 Lake Avenue.

10 . What is Jack’s advice for the woman?

A．To visit websites as often as possible.

B．To book a flight online in advance.

C．To keep her travel time flexible.