1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

As a child, Obaida Omar     1     (narrow) escaped the enemy’s invasion of her native Afghanistan, walking for weeks through the mountains. Now     2     mother of three and Islamic Center of Rochester board member, Omar provided first-hand experience of what it means to be a child made     3     (home) by war as the speaker at the “Dinner for Peace” hosted by the Student Association for the Development of Arab Cultural Awareness last Saturday. About 250 guests attended the dinner, the profit of     4     will go to education for children affected by the Middle Eastern crisis.

“Children did not create this conflict,     5     they are its greatest victims,” said Alanoud Alcaide, the group’s president, who gave the opening speech at the dinner. “Tonight we have raised roughly $3,000 in profit, which means over 1,000 children can get the education they deserve”, he said. “    6     you, tonight would not have been possible.”

    7     (entertain) the audience, the Yellow Jackets kicked the night off with a     8     (select) of lively songs. “We     9     (plan) this for two months now. It feels wonderful to see such an amazing performance. It brings back the human element, making you remember that we’re all the same,” said Gabby Stillman, a     10    (twelve) grader.

2 . Where does Linda live now?

A．In a house near Nick’s.

B．In a downtown house.

C．In a house on Main Street.

6 . An entire American town gathered together to buy a new car for Peters, a pizza deliveryman for 31 years. They wanted to give him an incredible_________

Though it may be not a_________career, Peters knows he’s_________his suited position. “There were people in my family that were like, maybe you should consider your_________stability a little more,” he said. “But it’s my purpose in life-trying to make people_________. You know, when you’re delivering to somebody, you may be the only face they_________all day. ”

Whenever folks saw Peters and his 28 -year -old Oldsmobile_________their way, they knew they would be served with a_________. Langley, one of Peters’ longtime_________customers said, “He’s a very__________individual. We call him ‘Mr. Smiley. ’ Learning that, he turned to the community to__________Peters. It would guarantee he __________ his appointed routine.

Within three days they__________$19,000，enough to buy Peters a new car to see him through a lot more

__________. It felt almost like a__________when he first learned his loyal customers were__________a car to him. He’ll remember the awesome experience for the rest of his life. He’s simply__________. He just hopes that all those who made this happen will be__________.

Every time the guy__________his loyal customers with a smile，so the community’s generous show of gratitude came as no surprise. “That’s the type of__________he has on people,” Langley, who’s been having pizzas delivered by Peters for 20 years，said.

1.

A．order

B．award

C．service

D．position

2.

A．secure

B．tough

C．brief

D．proper

3.

A．defended

B．strengthened

C．found

D．kept

4.

A．mental

B．social

C．physical

D．financial

5.

A．happy

B．strong

C．familiar

D．energetic

6.

A．know

B．see

C．remember

D．need

7.

A．nodding

B．clearing

C．heading

D．choosing

8.

A．smile

B．prize

C．surprise

D．discount

9.

A．big

B．new

C．potential

D．regular

10.

A．talented

B．kindhearted

C．sensitive

D．innocent

11.

A．comfort

B．employ

C．help

D．invite

12.

A．keep up

B．break down

C．put off

D．work out

13.

A．earned

B．paid

C．borrowed

D．raised

14.

A．performances

B．deliveries

C．projects

D．challenges

15.

A．story

B．coincidence

C．dream

D．joke

16.

A．lending

B．renting

C．supplying

D．gifting

17.

A．grateful

B．hopeful

C．inspired

D．satisfied

18.

A．relaxed

B．blessed

C．excited

D．trusted

19.

A．persuades

B．rewards

C．serves

D．amuses

20.

A．expectation

B．dependence

C．mercy

D．influence

7 . 阅读下面短文，在标有序号的空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中单词的正确形式。

One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about being late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, some of    1    looked very anxious and    2    （disappoint）. When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next    3    the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike    4    （catch）my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused to stop    5    we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept    6    （ride）. He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked, "Did anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?" A woman on the bus shouted, "Oh dear! It's me." She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase    7    （thank）. Everyone on the bus began talking about    8    the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers suddenly became friendly to one another.

8 . That day, after church my son told me his two friends were very hungry. After careful consideration, I took them to a cafeteria within a store for lunch. It's really affordable though I'm not all that comfortable in supporting my family. However, when I got to the cashier（收银员）, I found my wallet missing.

The cashier had pity on me and helped me think through some ideas for paying the bill. Then the cashier offered to pay for the meal first and then have me reimburse her through a payment app. So, I stood to the side to download the app. But because my phone was an old one and there were tech problems, this was taking me a very long time. Everything was loud; it got so hot there; and I was uncomfortable. But,                    the boys were jumping round and screaming. I came so close to be mad. So I sent them on various errands（差事）to keep them busy. And then I remembered to breathe.

Seeing me still having trouble downloading the app, the cashier called me back and handed me a receipt（收据）, telling me, "Here you go. It's on me. Enjoy your meal." I was touched and thanked her. The cashier didn't know my son's friends hadn't eaten yet, and that this meal was likely to be their only one that day. The cashier not only simply saved me from the embarrassment（窘迫）of a missing wallet, but also made sure these boys had food for the day.

After our meal, I planned to go back to the cashier to thank her and pay back the money, as I'd finally gotten the app working on my phone. But she was gone, and the other workers weren't sure of her name because she was new, But I didn't plan to make this wonderful cashier unknown to her boss and her colleagues. She should be praised.

1. What does the underlined word "reimburse" in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Guide around.	B．Pay back.
C．Wait for.	D．Think of.

2. Which of the following can describe the cashier properly?

A．Patient and honest.	B．Smart and confident.
C．Kind and thoughtful.	D．Generous and proud.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．The author finally had his phone fixed.

B．The cashier had a bad relationship with her colleagues.

C．The cashier got off work early to refuse the author's money.

D．The author would make the cashier's good deeds known at her workplace.

9 . Every parent has experienced the mixed bag of emotions when it comes to their kids being invited to their friends’ birthday parties.     1    . On the other hand, keeping up with purchasing gifts can really add up.

The newest birthday party trend is here to change that dilemma.     2    . The way it works is that rather than everyone bringing a gift that your child may or may not like, each guest brings a mere $5 instead. At the end of the day, your kid can pool up all of the cash and then choose their own gift, which will end up being something they actually want and will play with. This is a win for both you and your child.

    3    . First they don’t have to spend $20 and their spare time running to a toy store to try to figure out what another child may or may not want as a birthday gift. It also helps avoid the situation where a parent has to explain to their child why they cannot buy a toy since it is no this or her birthday. This can get pretty tiresome.

If your child is constantly invited to birthday parties, the costs can really add up. By cutting down the cost, parents can save a lot of money. By cutting down on the number of toys, it is both environmentally friendly and teaches children that value of owning thigs that they actually want and need, rather than be surrounded by a sea of $20 toys they will never touch.     4    

Another benefit is that it evens out the playing field.     5     Some people may be able to afford more expensive than others, but the “Fiver Party” ensures that nobody feels left out or bad about their financial situation.

This new trend lets kids be kids and allows them to focus on the real purpose of the birthday party: having fun with their friends.

A．Many gifts may end up lying around your house untouched.

B．This is also a win for all of the parents whose kids are invited to the party.

C．The “Fiver Party” might be a brilliant solution to this very problem.

D．This practical approach reduces waste and overconsumption.

E．The “Fiver Party” takes the guesswork out of trying to purchase the perfect gift.

F．On one hand, they’re happy because their child is being included and has an active social life.

G．Every child brings the same exact gift without worrying about whether their gift was “good enough”.

10 . 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

With busy life, it can be hard to find time to volunteer.However, volunteering brings you lots of benefits.The more you volunteer, the more benefits you will gain.Of course, volunteering does not have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy days.Giving in simple ways can not only help those in need but also improve your health all happiness.

One of the better-known benefits of volunteering is that it allows you to connect to your community, boast your social skills and make it a better place.Even helping out with the smallest tasks can make a real difference to the lives of people, animals and organizations in need.And volunteering is a two-way street: It can benefit you and your family as much as the others you choose to help.

Volunteering provides many benefits to both mental and physical health.Almost everyone has to fight against stress, anger and anxiety.The social contact aspect of helping and working with others can have a profound effect on your overall psychological well-being.Nothing relieves stress better than a meaningful connection to another person.Working with pest and other animal has also been shown to improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety.

Volunteering can also advance your career.If you are considering a new career, volunteering can help you get experience in your area of interest and meet people in the field.Even if you are not planning on changing careers, volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice important skills used in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, project planning, task management and organization.You might feel more comfortable stretching your wings at work once you have developed these skills in a volunteer position first.