1 . Hobbies are considered leisure activities people engage in to relax and feel less stressed. There are various physical and non-physical leisure activities. Physical activities include walking, running, jogging, hiking, gymnastics, fishing, skating, swimming, basketball, boxing, volleyball, etc.     1     These not only are usually relaxing but also provide skill advancement.

Everyone needs a break from responsibilities, and chores!     2     They provide an amazing chance to have fun during selective leisure time. Not only are you able to enjoy recreational pastime, but hobbies allow you to develop skills and values that can last a lifetime. Hobbies might also help you feel more present in the moment.

    3     It’s actually best to engage in multiple hobbies throughout the week. Explore different types of hobbies to not only find what fits you best but also exceed all benefits hobbies can offer. However, try not to take on so many that you begin to find them taxing(伤脑筋的)or tiring. The entire purpose of hobbies is to relax and enjoy yourself.     4     Therefore, if you’re trying out a new hobby, remember to balance your time. Make a schedule of which activities you want to take part in throughout the week.     5     For example, if you like to work up a sweat, then activities such as yoga, dancing, walking, or running might be great hobbies for you to try. And if you enjoy staying in or already have a physically demanding job, you might join a book club, go to an art class, or learn how to cook a new recipe.

A．You can do team sports like soccer.

B．Never think you can only have one hobby.

C．Hobbies allow us to take some time away from life’ s duties.

D．So make sure you aren’t adding additional stress to your life.

E．Physical activities reduce stress, strengthen muscles, and help improve moods.

F．Moreover, consider your interests and passions when deciding which hobby to choose.

G．Non-physical recreational activities include art, problem-solving, reading literature, etc.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the woman do last night?

A．She went to a concert.

B．She worked all night.

C．She met a friend.

2. What’s the woman’s hobby?

A．Playing musical instruments.

B．Collecting all kinds of CDs.

C．Taking photos with stars.

3 . 某英文读书网站 “My favorite writer” 栏目面向中学生征稿，请你写一篇英语稿件，推荐一位你最喜欢的作家。内容包括：
1. 推荐的作家及作品;
2. 推荐理由。
注意：词数100左右。
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4 . 听下面一段独白，完成填空。

I’d like to tell you about some of the ships I’ve discovered.Well, there’s nothing quite like finding the first old ship — it is 300 years old. It was just lying at the bottom of the sea, so it wasn’t difficult to find. Most are covered in sand and rocks — but this one wasn’t. I’m actually a teacher, not a full-time diver — I dive in my free time but I often get to them before the     1     divers, because I have good up-to-date     2    . Another thing that helps is talking to fishermen. I’ve even written a book about some of their experiences.

At the moment, I’m looking for the gold from a ship called The Seabird. I was astonished when I first saw it. It was a well-built ship and it was coming from Australia on a winter night in 1859. Everything was going fine until the ship reached the English coast, when it     3     into some rocks in a very strong storm and sank to the bottom of the sea.

Well, as diving is a dangerous hobby, it’s not a good idea to teach yourself. I’d     4     anyone interested to do what I did. There are some excellent diving clubs like the one I joined, which run courses for     5    . It is best to do one of these ahead of time before you go on a diving holiday.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long has the man played the piano up to now?

A．For 10 years.

B．For 15 years.

C．For 20 years.

2. What do we know about the man?

A．He started to write music at ten.

B．He enjoys giving concerts in schools.

C．His CDs have become the best seller.

3. How does the woman like the man?

A．Creative.

B．Excellent.

C．Just so so.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Hobbies.

B．Cameras.

C．Photos.

2. How many hobbies does the man have?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

3. What kind of photos does the man take?

A．Art photos.

B．Color photos.

C．Black and white photos.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the boy like doing?

A．Walking around.

B．Making up stories.

C．Playing ball games.

2. What does the boy think of the woman’s advice?

A．Interesting.

B．Reasonable.

C．Unattractive.

3. Why will the woman go into the other room?

A．To give the boy some space.

B．To find a perfect seat.

C．To clean the window.

8 . Keeping a travel journal is one of the best ways to keep the memory of a trip alive. There’s nothing like going back and reading your own words describing a day in a foreign country to make you realize how easy it is to forget little details.     1     

For people who are not used to writing on a daily basis, keeping a travel journal doesn’t have to be hard.     2     I usually set aside 15-20 minutes at night before going to sleep.

    3     I think there is no need to do an hour-by-hour description. Ask yourself what made you smile, laugh, or cry if you overheard funny phrases or words, what signs had been mistranslated, what you ate or smelled in the air, and what the locals were doing.

Some travelers recommend carrying a glue stick, so you can add ticket stubs and other bits of paper to each day’s entry, making a sort of scrapbook(剪贴簿). Or you can follow notes such as, “Which souvenirs do you wish you could have brought home?” and “What world events took place while you were away?”     4     Listing unusual items found in a grocery store is also a fun way to get your creative juices flowing.

Keeping a travel journey should be fun, but you do need to keep on doing it daily.     5     It becomes a treasured possession, something that will be appreciated in the future—if not by you, then perhaps your grandchildren.

A．You’ll find that the end result is well worth the effort.

B．It requires only a small effort.

C．I like to use a pen to write down some interesting stories during my trip.

D．When keeping a travel journal, I recommend focusing on the highlights of each day.

E．I think of my travel journals as recording memories of my trips and getting more value out of them.

F．Writing down street names and describing any holidays or special events you experienced can help.

G．It forces me to be more careful and more patient.

9 . When I was in high school, I was _______ and always felt depressed. At that time, playing basketball was the only thing that could make me happy. Unfortunately, _______, I broke my leg in a street basketball match one summer evening.

The doctor said that I had to stay in bed for three months because of this _______. Three months, far away from my beloved basketball! It was so _______!

I could do nothing to _______ the time but return to my love in primary school: painting and drawing. My mother managed to acquire such drawing _______ as paint and brushes, along with drawing books and pencils. This, of course, _______ my range of expression and allowed me to have a greater choice of subjects. After the first few weeks of uncertainty and _______, I settled down with my new pastime(消遣). I painted every day upstairs in the bedroom, _______ by myself.

I would sit on the bed for hours, all my paint and brushes around me and I would get Mother or Father to ________ the finished pictures on the wall.

Slowly, I began to ________ from my leg injury as well as my earlier depression. I had a feeling of pure ________ while I painted, a feeling I hadn’t had for a long time. I didn’t ________ going out to play basketball now, for I had something to keep my mind ________ Each day became a thing to ________, a thing to lift me above myself.

1.

A．in full measure

B．in low spirits

C．in the wrong

D．in great pressure

2.

A．therefore

B．instead

C．however

D．rather

3.

A．emergency

B．surgery

C．adventure

D．treatment

4.

A．memorable

B．desirable

C．admirable

D．horrible

5.

A．kill

B．balance

C．ignore

D．skip

6.

A．facilities

B．options

C．designs

D．materials

7.

A．advanced

B．challenged

C．broadened

D．exchanged

8.

A．independence

B．awkwardness

C．eagerness

D．curiosity

9.

A．completely

B．extremely

C．definitely

D．immediately

10.

A．concentrate

B．strike

C．stick

D．count

11.

A．suffer

B．recover

C．escape

D．heal

12.

A．amazement

B．confidence

C．joy

D．strength

13.

A．remain

B．remind

C．mind

D．miss

14.

A．energetic

B．interested

C．effective

D．active

15.

A．look forward to

B．live up to

C．come up with

D．end up with

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When does the conversation take place?

A．In spring.

B．In summer.

C．In winter.

2. What is the woman pleased about?

A．Collecting stamps.

B．Playing computer games.

C．Doing indoor sports.

3. Why won’t the boy play table tennis?

A．He is afraid to lose.

B．He finds nobody to play with.

C．He thinks it boring.