We wish that we could be better at sports or more attractive. We wish we had nicer clothes or more money. Everyone likes to feel that he or she is special. , many of us grow up believing that we’re not special at all. We believe we are not good enough just as we are.
Most parents want us to be the best we can be. Very often, they compare (比较)us to __ _. By doing this, they try to encourage us to do better. They well, but the message we often get is that we’re not good enough. We begin to believe that the only way we can be special is being better than someone else, but we are often disappointed(失望) . There will always be someone out there who is better than we are at . Plenty of people around may not be as smart as we are, but they are better at sports. Or they may not be as good-looking, but they have more money. It is for us to be better than everyone else all the time.
We all want the things that we believe will make us better people. But very often we don’t realize that we already have us the very things that we want. These things make us others. When we are growing up, sometimes forget to tell us that we are special, that we are good enough. Maybe no one told them when they were growing up. , it’s up to us to remind them from time to time that each of us, in our own way, is special. What we are is enough.
A．Again B．Next C．Otherwise D．However
A．other B．others C．another D．the others
A．believe B．work C．mean D．show
A．to B．on C．by D．in
A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing
A．helpful B．impossible C．necessary D．important
A．inside B．among C．around D．for
A．worse than B．better than C．different from D．the same as
A．friends B．scientists C．parents D．doctors
A．Also B．Anyway C．Although D．After all
Jenny and Laura are walking to the clothes store.They want to ______ new clothes.Jane has twenty dollars and Laura has twenty dollars,______.
Now Jane and Laura are in the ______.Jane says,“Laura!Look at the skirt!Isn’t it beautiful?I want that skirt,______ it’s twenty-five dollars.”
Laura says,“What are you talking _______?This is not a nice skirt!It is just terrible!I don’t even（甚至）want to see this skirt.”
“OK,OK…”Jane ______ sadly（伤心地）.
Then Laura says,“Jane!Look at this _______!It is beautiful!I want it.Oh,but look at the ______. It is too high（高的）for me.”
Jane says,“What are you talking about?It’s not a nice sweater!It is ______ terrible! I don’t even want to see it.”
Now Jane is sad,and Laura is sad,too. They are walking home.They _______ no new clothes,but they know that next time they should respect（尊重）others’ opinions（意见）.
A．sell B．make C．buy D．wash
A．also B．either C．still D．too
A．store B．supermarket C．library D．zoo
A．and B．but C．or D．so
A．with B．to C．about D．for
A．talks B．says C．speaks D．tells
A．sweater B．skirt C．coat D．hat
A．picture B．color C．price D．time
A．easily B．usually C．quickly D．really
A．have B．show C．want D．need
Think of life as a game in which you are playing with five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends and spirit and you keep all of them in the air. You will soon understand that is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce（弹跳）back.
But the other four balls, family, health, friends and spirit, are made of . If you drop one of these, they will be broken. They will be the same. You must understand that and try to have balance in your life. How?
Don't look down on your by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different and each of us is special.
Don't let other people set for you. Only you know what is best for yourself.
Don't give up when you still have something to give. is really over until the moment you stop trying.
Don't be afraid of difficulties. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be .
Don't love out of your life by saying it's impossible to find. The quickest way to receive love is to give it; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; the best way to keep love is to give it wings.
Don't run through life so fast that you forget not only you've been, but also where you are going.
Don't be afraid to learn. Knowledge is a treasure you can always carry easily.
Don't use time or words .You can't get them back. Yesterday is history,
tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that's why we call it "the present" Life is not a competition, but a trip, step by step.
A．work B．health C．friend D．family
A．wool B．leather C．glass D．wood
A．still B．never C．even D．also
A．use B．cost C．price D．worth
A．difficulties B．goals C．records D．problems
A．Everything B．Anything C．Nothing D．Something
A．brave B．happy C．curious D．modest
A．take B．get C．shut D．catch
A．how B．who C．where D．what
A．carelessly B．excitedly C．cheaply D．differently
Homesickness can be a terrible feeling for anyone who travels away from their home town, country or simply away from the house they live in for a period of time. It is a strong feeling of wanting to go back to your own places very much. Some people get homesick easily while never experience it at all.
Different people deal with homesickness in different ways. Some ring home and have a chat with the people who they think ‘home’ – often their mum or dad. This may be a good idea for you to feel that you are not . It reminds you that home and the people you love are still there and that you will see them soon. However, it can make the homesickness even . By talking to people from home, it can make you miss them more! It can make you want to be home even more and make you realise you miss your loved ones. For this very reason, some people find better not to contact home but to let the feeling pass by doing fun activities. This can not only work as a good way to lonely feelings that homesickness can cause, but can also work well towards helping you get used to the place which you are living or staying in. Reminding yourself that where you are can make you see the bigger picture; that home is great, but where I am right now is also great different reasons!
In German there is a(n) which is quite opposite to homesickness and that is ‘Fernweh’. This means the feeling of wanting to get away and see new places.
A．other B．others C．the other D．the others
A．respect B．remain C．represent D．realise
A．lonely B．satisfied C．alone D．single
A．in all B．in general C．in short D．in fact
A．better B．good C．bad D．worse
A．how much B．how often C．how many D．how long
A．it B．that C．these D．those
A．increase B．reduce C．cancel D．improve
A．to B．by C．for D．with
A．idea B．word C．reason D．sickness
My wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and watch a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know that woman also loves you and would like to spend ___ with you.”
The other woman ____my wife asked me to pay attention to was my mother. My father has been dead for many years. My mother lived ____, but sometimes I was too busy to visit her.
That evening I called her and invited her to dinner and watch a movie. She seemed very______ when I arrived at her house. We went to a restaurant. My mother took my arm and walked as if she was my first lady.
____ dinner, we had a very good conversation. It was nothing special. We simply_____the latest events in our lives. But we were so busy talking______we missed the movie. At last, she said,” I’ll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.”I agreed.
A few days later, my mother died of a heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn’t have a ______ to do anything for her. Not long after that, I received a payment receipt (收据) from the restaurant as well as an attached (附加) note：
“I paid the bill for our second dinner in advance(提前). I am not sure____I could have dinner with you or not. So I paid for two people, you and your wife. I have no words to explain how important that dinner meant to me. My son, I love you.”
At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time “I LOVE YOU” and giving our loved ones the time that they deserve (应得) . ____ in life is more important than our family.
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A group of adults, who succeeded in their jobs, went to visit their old professor. Soon they began to complain about the trouble and stress in their work and life.
The ____ went to the kitchen and returned ____ a pot of coffee and all kinds of cups — crystal （水晶的）, glass, plastic; some nice looking, some ordinary looking; some ____, some cheap. And he told them to help themselves to the coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said, “I’ve noticed that all the nice looking expensive cups were ____, leaving behind the ordinary and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to achieve only the best for yourselves, that is the root (根) of your ____ and stress.
You know that the cup itself ____ no quality to the coffee. What you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, ____ you all reached for the best cups.
Now consider this: Life is the coffee. The jobs, money and ____ in society are the cups. They are just ____ to hold life, and the kind of cup does not change the quality of our life. Sometimes, paying too much attention to the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee that God has offered us. God offers us the coffee, not the cups. Please enjoy your coffee!”
The happiest people don’t have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything. Live simply. Care deeply. Speak kindly. And leave the__ __ to God.A．adults B．students C．professor
A．for B．at C．with
A．expensive B．ordinary C．strong
A．mixed up B．taken up C．given up
A．problems B．questions C．failures
A．changes B．adds C．puts
A．and B．but C．so
A．position B．pronunciation C．population
A．machines B．tools C．bowls
A．rest B．few C．most
Being a young person is one thing, and being a good young one is _ . A good person should have these qualities(品质): First of all, health. A healthy body is the best riches(财富). ____ it, nothing can be done well. If you are poor in health, you will have to take day after day. Even you can’t work, do sports and so on. Secondly, do something for others. Help those in trouble and the people around you. If everyone did the same, wonderful world it would be! Thirdly, have the ability to work with others. Cooperation(合作) and communication are two important keys to better human relation. Everyone needs friends no one can live through life alone or do everything he wants to.
Besides the examples above, patriotism is the one we should never . Patriotism means love for one’s country. It is one of the highest qualities of human’s. Everyone should love his own country. But people think that patriots(爱国者)must be soldiers or that they live in a time of fighting for their country. This is . A good young person’s work is not only fighting. A good young person will do the things his country asks him to do.
I think a good young person of today should also have some training in art they can live better and enjoy more.
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完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
根据短文内容，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Have you ever had a dream to make your home a happier place? Maybe there are some points you can follow.
Sometimes you don’t think your parents are fair to you. When you want to dress ____ a modern way, your mum doesn’t ____ you wearing a mini-skirt. When you are making phone calls to friends, they ask ____ you are speaking to a boy or a girl. Sometimes it seems that you’re not as close to your parents as you used to be. How can you ___ close again?
Closing the gap by American writer Jay McGraw gives advice on how to have a better relationship with your ____. He gives ways to help you ____ your parents. When you think, “my parents don’t want me to have any fun,” that usually means your parents want you to be ____. ___ parents and children have needs. They need to feel they are important and loved. You should ____ your parents your needs, and find out what ____ are. Then, you can think of a way to make all of you happy. He gives you some ideas:
Make time to ____. You could talk about your school life and your plans for the future. ____ a diary. This is to help you understand more about yourself and your feelings; Show your parents ____. Wash your ____ and help clean the house. Your parents will feel that you are no longer a little child.
If you follow these, you will be able to break down the ____ between your parents and yourself.
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Dear Dad,
Happy birthday to you!
On this special day I'd like to talk to you a special way.
I don't think I'm good at you my thoughts（想法） face to face. so I'm writing to you to express my love for you.
You're neither rich nor famous, but in my heart, you are one of the greatest in the world. I' m you. You have been interested in fame and wealth (财富 ). You always work hard to get your done. The smile on your face shows you're pleased with the family. You my grandparents. You help me with my schoolwork and go shopping with Mom on Sundays.
In the past, I don't care whether you were with me or not. Now I am sorry to say I you my respect ( 尊重 ) before. But I am thankful for what you have done for me. I am quite lucky that I have a good father. I am happy that now I can let you how much I love you. You arc successful as a son, a husband. a father and a friend.
I hope you'll be happy forever
Yours ,
David
A．in B．at C．by D．on
A．talking B．saying C．speaking D．telling
A．businessmen（商人） B．man C．men D．worker
A．worried about B．proud of（以……为骄傲\自豪） C．afraid of D．sorry for
A．always B．ever C．already D．never
A．work B．study C．business D．schoolwork
A．take good care of B．look after good C．take good care for D．look good after
A．will show B．don't show C．didn't show D．have shown
A．too B．so C．very D．such
A．to know B．know C．knew D．knowing
A passenger（乘客）told an air hostess（空姐）that he needed a cup of water to take medicine when the plane just took off. She told him that she would bring him the soon.
Twenty minutes , when the passenger's ring for service sounded, the air hostess realized it at once. She was kept so busy that she to bring him the water. So the passenger was held up（延迟）to take his medicine. She hurried over to him with a cup of water, but he did not it.
In the following hours on the flight, time the air hostess passed the passenger, she would ask him with a smile he needed help. But the passenger never her words.
When he was going to get off the , the passenger asked the air hostess to hand him the passenger's booklet（意见簿）. She was very . She knew that he would write down sharp words, which might make her the job. with a smile she handed it to him.
Off the plane, she the booklet, and cracked a smile, for the passenger put it, “ On the flight, you asked me if I needed help for twelve times . How can I refuse（拒绝） twelve sincere smiles?”
That's right! It was the twelve smiles of the air hostess that touched（感动）the passenger and of course she wouldn't lose her job!
A．water B．juice C．coffee D．milk
A．late B．later C．ago D．after
A．remembered B．forgot C．wanted D．learned
A．accept B．receive C．offer D．give
A．some B．either C．another D．each
A．why B．when C．if D．how
A．paid attention to B．thought of C．heard of D．worried about
A．coach B．bus C．train D．plane
A．happy B．cheerful C．sad D．excited
A．lose B．loses C．losing D．lost
A．And B．So C．Then D．But
A．opened B．closed C．destroyed D．hid
A．at all B．in all C．at first D．all over
A．her B．your C．their D．our
A．peacefully B．comfortably C．deeply D．quickly
完形填空
One day Mary ___ shopping with her mother. When they got ____the supermarket, Mary was very ____. There were many nice things and many people ____it.
Mary’s mother told her ____her. They walked ____and they ____something for lunch.
When they came to one shelf（货架）, Mary ____some boxes of chocolate. Mary wanted her mother to buy some ____her.
Her mother gave her a box of brown chocolate. Mary shook（摇头） her head and said “ I want a box of white chocolate, mum.”
“Why do you want a box of white chocolate?” her mother asked.
“ I won’t bite my fingers（咬到手指）when I eat them at night.” Mary answered.
___hearing this Mary’s mother laughed and they left the supermarket happily.
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Aunt Jia had a snack stand （摊位）in our neighborhood.Her snacks never failed to satisfy my stomach.What's more，she was always patient with her customers.Even COVID﹣19 didn't influence her business.
One day ，during the last Spring Festival，1 saw a large family visiting her stand.It formed a heart﹣warming picture：Each family member was enjoying being together.As they were leaving，I noticed Aunt Jia felt a bit sad.
I was amazed.In my experience，she was always smiling，I went forward and ordered my favorite snack.When she was wrapping （打包） ，I couldn't help saying， "Happy New Year，Aunt Jia!Why don't you take a break？" Aunt Jia looked surprised，but she soon replied，"Happy New Year!I love working here in this city.It's too cold and snowy in my hometown."I became more curious （好奇的）."Where do you come from？Aren't your family waiting for you to come home for the celebration？" Aunt Jia stopped for a few seconds. "They sure are，" she answered gently." But I have to stay here.I'm from a mountain area，where it would not be easy to make money.I'd be comfortable if I were home now.But in order to live a better life，I must work hard. "I froze ，thinking about her words.Having noticed my shock，Aunt Jia smiled.
To get something better，sacrifice （牺牲）is a must.This is a rule that people from all walks of life must follow.
（1）What business did Aunt Jia have in the neighborhood？
（2）How did Aunt Jia feel after a large family visited her stand？
（3）Where did Aunt Jia come from？
（4）Why did Aunt Jia work hard？
（5）What rule can we learn from Aunt Jia's experience？
完形填空 先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One day the boss asks Tom to meet his friend Mr. Green in London. But it is his time to come to London. He doesn’t know the to Mr. Green’s home He thinks he can ask people for help. When he at London, he gets off the bus. There are people in the street. He looks around and stops a and tells her where he wants to go. The woman is very . With her help, he finds Mr. Green’s home. Two weeks , Tom needs to visit Mr. Green again. But he can’t________ where his home is. He stops a person to ask the way. It’s the same woman. The woman is very . She says, “Are you looking for the place?”
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完形填空
Summer is my favorite season. The summer are June, July and August. In summer, the days are ________and the nights are short.
In summer, the is hot and rainy. Sometimes it rains with thunder (雷)and lightning（闪电）.That is ________ .
It is beautiful in summer. Most of the time the sky is________ and the sun shines brightly. There are many nice flowers.There are also many ________. My favorite fruits are watermelons and peaches.
Many children ________ summer because of the summer vacation. They can ________ much time playing outside. There are many activities to ________ , such as playing volleyball and swimming. ________ is also the season for ice cream. Most children like it very much.
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完形填空,阅读下面短文，然后在各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
Several years ago I noticed something strange：people seemed to be smiling at me more often．____, during my young adult years people had never smiled at me that much．They would look at me for only a second and move away their____ altogether．Once in a while they would nod or say “hi” to me but more often they said______ at all．
All that seemed to______ as I got older, though．For some ______ reason people were suddenly greeting me with a ______smile when I walked ___________ them. Their eyes seemed to ______ up brightly when they said “hello” to me and many times they would even______ to chat happily with me for a few minutes．At first I didn’t know what had happened to me. Had the whole world suddenly gotten kinder without___ ____me?
Then one day when I was walking alone in a store，the _______came to me．At that moment I walked by a display of _____ and saw that I had the______expression on my face．I had been smiling without even knowing it．All of a sudden，I _____that I was the one who had really changed. I had grown so much in love and joy. And it was the light shining from my own soul that others reflected(反射) back to me， We are all mirrors in this life. May you reflect every kindness and joy that you see in this world．And may your own soul always ______brightly as well．Thus you will always be happy．
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