Siene is a firefighter in the USA．It isn’t easy to become a firefighter there. Many people try, but a lot of them 1 . Also, in the past firefighting was always a job for men. Now there are women firefighters.

When Siene was five years old, it was her dream to become a 2 . Forty years later, she was the 3 woman to pass a six-week course at the WFPA(女子消防预备学院). The WFP A trains women in the skills they need to be firefighters. In fact, Siene now trains firefighters there 4 .

Starting the course doesn’t mean you’ll become a firefighter. The course is very 5 , so not everyone finishes the training. They are trained like being in the army—Can you hold a heavy piece of wood for four minutes? How many exercises can you do? Can you lift a 12-meter ladder(梯子)?

You also need other 6 . Can you lead a team? Are you a skillful driver? Can you use technology? There are so many more that are a part of firefighting these days. Of course, no one can do them all, but more skills 7 help.

However, you must wait for a chance to work as a firefighter even 8 passing your course. It seems that lots of women aren’t ready to do that. In one year, 50 women got trained, 9 only three of them are now firefighters. Learning the skills is not enough to become a firefighter. Like Siene, you also need to 10 your dream.

1．A．succeed B．pass C．fail D．fight

2．A．policewoman B．firefighter C．scientist D．doctor

3．A．oldest B．tallest C．kindest D．busiest

4．A．myself B．yourself C．himself D．herself

5．A．interesting B．easy C．important D．difficult

6．A．ideas B．methods C．skills D．rules

7．A．recently B．certainly C．hardly D．nearly

8．A．after B．during C．before D．in

9．A．but B．or C．because D．though

10．A．give up B．stick to C．talk about D．worry about

根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个能填入相应空格内的最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

Old Mother Wind told the Tree, “I’ve just come across the grass, and there I saw the Best Thing in the World.”

Bobby Mouse was sitting under the Tree and 11 those words. He thought, “the Best Thing in the World—now what can that be? It must be lots of nuts! I’ll go and find it.” Bobby mouse ran down towards the 12 .

He was running so fast that he didn’t see Peter Rabbit 13 Peter Rabbit jumped out and asked, “Where are you going in such a hurry?”

“Down in the grass to find the Best Thing in the World,” Bobby Mouse replied and ran 14 .

“The Best Thing in the World,” said Peter Rabbit. “That must be lots of carrots. I’ll go and find it.” So Peter Rabbit 15 him.

Before long, they met Johnny Chuck.

“Where are you going in such a hurry?” asked Johnny Chuck.

“To find the Best Thing in the World,” they shouted. “The Best Thing in the World,” said Johnny Chuck. “ 16 is better than my own little home and the warm sunshine and the beautiful blue sky.” So he stayed at home and played among the flowers 17 Old Mother Wind happily.

Bobby Mouse and Peter Rabbit ran far and fast all day long and still they didn’t find the Best Thing in the World. When the 18 was over, they started back to their homes. They didn’t hurry now, for they were very tired and 19 .

They 20 Old Mother Wind halfway home.

“Did you find the Best Thing in the World?” asked Old Mother Wind.

“No!” They sounded unhappy.

“Johnny Chuck has it,” she said. “It is being happy with the things you have. It’s called contentment. And so do you. You have tried.”

11．A．wrote B．spoke C．forgot D．heard

12．A．grass B．tree C．wood D．wind

13．A．although B．because C．until D．if

14．A．nearer B．faster C．more quietly D．more slowly

15．A．joined B．cheered C．asked D．visited

16．A．Everything B．Something C．Nothing D．Anything

17．A．from B．with C．against D．between

18．A．day B．night C．week D．month

19．A．full B．hungry C．happy D．excited

20．A．drove B．hurt C．lost D．met

Rain was loudly hitting my window when I woke up. Holidays are my only 21 to sleep in, but I couldn’t because of the sound of the rain. My brain was 22 and full of ideas, so I decided to get up and finish my project.

I went to a coffee shop and started taking notes on 23 was happening around me. When I looked at the parking lot, an elderly couple in a car caught my attention. 24 parking, the woman got out and went to help her husband out of the car. Then they 25 the shop hand in hand.

26 they came inside, a race car appeared in the parking lot. With its four windows open, I saw several teenagers. The young man who was driving it had turned 27 the music so high that I could hear it even in the coffee shop.

However, they were not bad guys. They were just 28 the music.

A lot of memories came into my mind. I could not stop 29 the people who have been by my side since I was young.

In the real world, everyone is different, but whether friends or enemies, we are all still part of the 30 group — humans. When we disagree with others, why not take a step back, look carefully and try to understand them before judging them?

21．A．treasure B．accident C．chance D．suggestion

22．A．frozen B．empty C．awake D．worried

23．A．what B．where C．how D．when

24．A．Without B．Before C．During D．After

25．A．found B．entered C．went D．searched

26．A．Even though B．Ever since C．As long as D．As soon as

27．A．up B．on C．off D．down

28．A．making B．singing C．facing D．enjoying

29．A．cheering up B．looking after C．thinking about D．hearing from

30．A．strange B．same C．serious D．strong

In a small village, a boy named Mark lived with his father, a wise old man. One day, Mark told his father 31 that he made little progress in learning the guitar. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t improve. Mark asked his father for some help.

“Follow me. I will lead you to the 32 hills around the village tomorrow.” said his father. The next day, they set out. The road was long and difficult, but Mark still 33 his father. As they got higher, the father said that he wanted to go to the top of the highest hill where he had never been to. Mark was surprised 34 decided to help his father.

With great difficulty, Mark helped his father climb the hill. Sometimes he 35 carried his father on his back. At the top, he put his father on the ground and laughed with 36 .

“When you were a little boy, sometimes you 37 home with tears in your eyes.” said his father. “The elder children laughed at you. Do you remember why?”

Mark nodded. He remembered that as a child, he and all his 38 called this hill Mount Impossible, because small children couldn’t reach its top.

“And today,” said his father, “you not only climbed here, but also helped 39 to get here.” “I became bigger and stronger than before.” said Mark.

“Instead of climbing Mount Impossible every day, you played on the smaller hills and became 40 at climbing.” said his father. “It became possible for you to climb Mount Impossible while you weren’t even thinking about it.”

31．A．happily B．sadly C．quietly

32．A．high B．low C．small

33．A．caught B．followed C．refused

34．A．or B．and C．but

35．A．even B．never C．seldom

36．A．sadness B．joy C．embarrassment

37．A．gave back B．shouted back C．came back

38．A．friends B．students C．teachers

39．A．him B．me C．you

40．A．worse B．faster C．better

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A，B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Recently an old friend phoned me to ask about the success I had in my life and how I achieved it. He has 41 goals as me: get in shape, get into music more seriously, and be good at Japanese.

I haven’t completely reached my long-term goals yet in any of these 3 things. He thinks that I’ve made some progress on my journey to 42 these goals and I can give him some advice.

We had a nice talk for an hour on the phone and he seemed pretty encouraged. A week went by and he sent me photos of him learning 43 and music. He also trained with the help of a personal fitness coach. He developed the habit of posting (发布) 44 online all of the progress he was making. He was doing great. Every weekend he would post his new progress and I really enjoyed reading it!

Of course, I’ll have to let him know that making progress isn’t 45 . He’ll meet some difficulties on the road. However, I’m letting him 46 the new achievements now and will help him out when that time comes.

I’m thankful for him giving me the chance to serve him and give him 47 , and I’m thankful to see that he’s spending the time and money to 48 his life. He has even told me how thankful he is with all the recent 49 in his life.

Even if you haven’t reached your goals, it’s good to 50 how far you’ve gone. Be proud of yourself and know how much you can help others achieve the same.

41．A．strange B．magic C．similar D．boring

42．A．achieving B．finding C．losing D．sharing

43．A．Chinese B．English C．French D．Japanese

44．A．suddenly B．regularly C．clearly D．silently

45．A．important B．different C．easy D．necessary

46．A．enjoy B．take C．waste D．understand

47．A．pressure B．advice C．money D．friendship

48．A．keep B．stand C．save D．improve

49．A．changes B．gifts C．friends D．books

50．A．promise B．choose C．realize D．control

阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

One day, Miriam got a letter along with a watermelon seed from Uncle Esai. The letter said:

Miriam,

This is a magic seed for you. Plant it, and it will grant 51 three wishes. Remember to be patient: the world has its own rhythm.

Uncle Esai

Miriam thought, “A magic seed? Maybe it’s Uncle Esai’s 52 , but why not have a try?” She planted the seed in the yard, and made her 53 wish, “I want the watermelon to grow as big as a mountain!”

The next morning, Miriam was very 54 to see a huge watermelon in the yard. She couldn’t believe it. “I must 55 it at once!” She hurried to cut the watermelon, but it was too hard. She became angry. “This is a silly watermelon! I don’t want it!”

Immediately the fruit became a seed again. Miriam 56 her second wish had been granted. “Humph! This is not fun!” she cried.

A few days later, Miriam found Uncle Esai’s 57 and read it again. She stopped when she saw the words “be patient”. How could she forget it? She rushed out of the door and 58 ran to the yard to find the seed. This time, she promised she would make the best use of the third wish.

She thought for a while. “I hope my 59 could spend more time together.” But her parents needed to work. How could the seed help? Although it seemed impossible, she still decided to 60 the seed with patience.

Miriam got some information about 61 to plant a watermelon, and then followed the steps carefully. When the seed turned into a normal-sized watermelon, she 62 it with her friends and neighbours. Everybody liked its taste.

Miriam’s family got the seeds 63 the watermelon and planted more afterwards. They were so

delicious that the neighbours offered to buy some. The watermelons brought extra money 64 Miriam’s parents didn’t have to be away for work as much. They had more family time.

Miriam finally knew what Uncle Esai meant—be patient, and life will be as 65 as a watermelon!

51．A．me B．you C．him D．her

52．A．rule B．joke C．choice D．example

53．A．first B．second C．third D．fourth

54．A．bored B．afraid C．relaxed D．surprised

55．A．eat B．wash C．climb D．draw

56．A．heard B．explained C．realised D．imagined

57．A．book B．postcard C．letter D．newspaper

58．A．calmly B．carefully C．politely D．quickly

59．A．class B．family C．teachers D．neighbours

60．A．put away B．talk to C．look after D．search for

61．A．how B．why C．when D．where

62．A．watered B．protected C．watched D．shared

63．A．for B．from C．behind D．beside

64．A．so B．if C．but D．unless

65．A．new B．big C．sweet D．quiet

My grandfather often said “I won’t” to show his dislike of dishonesty（不诚实）. When he was young, he worked 66 a furniture（家具）maker. One day, a neighbor invited him to make some furniture. When arriving, he noticed the wood provided was a little 67 , so he said, “I won’t start right away.” He chose to let the wood dry for a month. He knew working with wet wood could cause 68 later on.

Around the same time, another furniture maker was also asked for a 69 job by a different family. Unlike my grandfather, he 70 working right away. As a result, the neighbor started doubting my grandfather, thinking he was trying to make more money by 71 the work. However, my grandfather waited 72 . He wanted the best quality for the furniture he was making.

A month later, the other furniture maker received his 73 and went back home. My grandfather began to 74 strong and beautiful furniture when the wood was completely dry. A few months passed and the furniture made by that maker began to break. The neighbor then regretted 75 my grandfather and said sorry to him.

People came to understand his 76 and skill, spreading his fame far and wide.

Influenced by my grandfather, my father also follows the 77 of “I won’t”. He always provides the freshest food, which makes his restaurant very 78 in town. Once a trader wanted to sell some cheap but smelly seafood to my father, he said “No!” and stopped the 79 .

Now, my brother and I keep in mind 80 our grandfather and father taught us. Through ups and downs in life, we’ve come to deeply understand our family value behind this saying—to be truthful and honest.

66．A．as B．by C．like D．with

67．A．hard B．light C．soft D．wet

68．A．fire B．illness C．pollution D．problems

69．A．magic B．normal C．similar D．special

70．A．began B．canceled C．kept D．stopped

71．A．checking out B．giving up C．putting off D．turning down

72．A．excitedly B．patiently C．sadly D．worriedly

73．A．food B．furniture C．money D．wood

74．A．clean B．make C．move D．repair

75．A．answering B．believing C．comforting D．doubting

76．A．fairness B．honesty C．love D．politeness

77．A．joy B．plan C．shape D．value

78．A．beautiful B．convenient C．peaceful D．popular

79．A．business B．competition C．interview D．survey

80．A．how B．what C．when D．why

阅读下面短文，然后从各题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

On her way to school, Amber Williams found a penny(一分钱) on the ground. “See a penny, pick it up. All

day long, you’ll be 81 .” Remembering the song, she quickly picked it up.

“I’ve never seen you smile so big, Amber.” She 82 and saw Bella, the most popular girl in her class. They’d hardly spoken before, although they lived on the same 83 . “Was it because of the penny?” she thought.

Over the next few hours, Amber had the best time ever. She got the 84 answer in the math class. She found a five-dollar bill in her backpack. The most 85 moment came as she got a full mark in the history test. Mr. Smith praised her in class and everyone was 86 for her.

“That’s it. I’ll go nowhere without this penny,” she decided.

Things kept going 87 until school was over. Amber found the penny gone. She checked her backpack and then all her pockets. 88 was not there. Sitting at her desk, she felt like she was going to 89 .

A hand suddenly appeared in front of her face. “Are you OK? Do you need some 90 ?”

Amber recognized that voice. It was Bella. Though a bit shy, she told Bella about 91 the penny changed her life of bad luck. When she finished her 92 , Bella laughed.

“I don’t think the penny did so much. I talked to you as you always seemed cool. 93 you are always a good student. I’m sure you studied 94 the test last night, didn’t you?”

It took Amber a minute to 95 Bella. “I think you’re right,” she held her new friend’s hand and smiled. “I’m making my own luck from now on.”

81．A．busy B．funny C．sorry D．lucky

82．A．ran away B．fell down C．walked out D．looked around

83．A．bus B．beach C．street D．bridge

84．A．silly B．short C．strange D．right

85．A．exciting B．tiring C．interesting D．boring

86．A．dancing B．looking C．cheering D．waiting

87．A．smoothly B．seriously C．terribly D．conveniently

88．A．I B．It C．He D．She

89．A．cry B．fly C．sing D．leave

90．A．work B．help C．practice D．information

91．A．how B．why C．when D．where

92．A．task B．story C．trip D．lesson

93．A．So B．Or C．And D．But

94．A．in B．for C．after D．without

95．A．doubt B．excuse C．respect D．understand

Once upon a time, there lived a fox and a stork (鹳) in a forest. One day the fox asked the stork to dinner, with the naughty purpose of playing a 96 on his guest.

The stork came at the hour 97 , with a good appetite for her meal. But she was little 98 on finding that it was made of meat, served up in a shallow (浅) dish. With her long slender bill (细嘴), she could 99 pick up enough food to satisfy a tinny bird! The fox kept eating all the time, only 100 a moment to say, “I hope, madam, that you enjoy your big meal? Don’t you 101 that my specially-prepared meal is first-grade?”

The stork made no 102 , but left, hungry and much displeased, from the almost 103 meal.

A few days afterwards, the stork returned the fox’s invitation by asking him to dinner.

The fox hurried to the place of meeting, 104 the stork had made ready her meal. The fox became greatly dissatisfied, 105 the food served up in a long-necked jar (罐), which let in the stork’s slender bill, 106 he could not stick into the jar even his sharp nose!

“I hope, sir, that you like your big meal?” said the stork, who was not 107 enough to return good for evil (恶), and who wished to give the fox a 108 . And as the hungry fox looked sadly up into 109 face, the stork added, “Those who cannot take a joke in good part should 110 make one. Never do to others what you would not like them to do to yourself.”

96．A．song B．drama C．trick D．guess

97．A．agreed B．imagined C．introduced D．finished

98．A．surprised B．pleased C．troubled D．scared

99．A．nearly B．really C．exactly D．hardly

100．A．catching B．counting C．stopping D．getting

101．A．think B．explain C．believe D．remember

102．A．mistake B．decision C．reply D．notice

103．A．untasted B．uncooked C．unmixed D．untouched

104．A．whether B．unless C．where D．although

105．A．laughing at B．staring at C．looking for D．waiting for

106．A．but B．or C．so D．if

107．A．lucky B．kind C．curious D．patient

108．A．meal B．gift C．beat D．lesson

109．A．my B．your C．his D．her

110．A．never B．ever C．sometimes D．often

Some students often have trouble learning English. They say the 111 takes up too much of their time. They have to read many passages, 112 new words in the dictionary and do lots of exercises.

Even though they work hard, they still cannot get good grades on tests. “ 113 ?” they ask. “How can I enjoy success?” The story of Chinese astronaut Deng Qingming might help to answer 114 questions.

Deng was chosen as an astronaut trainee (实习生) in 1998. That was long ago—you readers hadn’t even been born yet. Since that day, he had spent almost all of his time training hard to become 115 . Over the years, Deng has seen his fellow trainees go into space one after another. He, however, was always a backup (后备人员). He often felt sad. Sometimes, he even 116 .

Deng still tries his best for the dream. 117 he is now in his fifties, he keeps training hard. “I must be ready whenever the chance comes to me.” he once said. Finally, on the night of November 29, 2022, he and two other astronauts boarded the Shenzhou 15 aircraft and flew into space. Deng had waited 118 for that very moment.

So, if you want to give up learning English (or something else), think about Deng’s story. Your efforts might not succeed at once. But be 119 , try to improve your methods and keep going. You probably won’t have to wait many years for that moment 120 Deng. One day, success will knock at your door.

111．A．subject B．country C．book

112．A．look at B．look up C．look after

113．A．Where B．When C．Why

114．A．their B．your C．our

115．A．a teacher B．an artist C．an astronaut

116．A．cried B．laughed C．danced

117．A．But B．Although C．Unless

118．A．56 years B．29 years C．24 years

119．A．popular B．patient C．polite

120．A．like B．for C．with

If you love reading books, you must know about the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. The book is quite interesting and popular among kids. Even if I am an adult now, the book is 121 one of my favorites. After re-reading the book recently, I have 122 an important lesson from Tom Sawyer.

In our daily lives, we are often given some boring or tiring 123 . What’s in your mind when your mother 124 you to do some chores? Have you ever wanted to complain (抱怨)? I think most people have.

Tom Sawyer, however, had a different thought when he was given a boring task. One day, Aunt Polly told Tom to 125 the fence (篱笆). Tom was doing his job, when his friend Ben Rogers happened to pass by. Instead of complaining, Tom told Ben that he felt “ 126 ” about the task. “Only one in a thousand—maybe even two thousand—boys can do this!” Tom said.

Tom’s words made Ben interested in the task. He even gave Tom his apple so that he could have a 127 to paint the fence. If Tom had thought about 128 but complaining, he would have had a bad day painting the fence.

This story teaches me a valuable lesson: Complaining is 129 . The next time you are given a boring or tiring task, don’t complain. Unlike what happens in the story of Tom Sawyer, it is unlikely that someone will come and do the work for you. So, don’t complain, 130 you’ll feel better and perhaps even do a better job!

121．A．just B．still C．even D．hardly

122．A．learned B．taught C．given D．attended

123．A．stories B．words C．tasks D．lessons

124．A．trusts B．allows C．helps D．asks

125．A．paint B．repair C．examine D．cross

126．A．bored B．excited C．unexpected D．disappointed

127．A．method B．hobby C．dream D．chance

128．A．everything B．anything C．nothing D．something

129．A．useless B．endless C．powerful D．wonderful

130．A．if B．or C．but D．and

请阅读下面短文，理解其大意，然后从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Joe got a bar of chocolate from his father for his cleaning work at home. 131 he was ready to eat it, his elder brother Jack returned home from school. He 132 the chocolate from Joe and put it in his mouth and ran away. Joe rushed to his room 133 and locked the room from the inside and fell on his bed, with tears on his face, worrying about his lost chocolate.

Learning about it, his father carried a larger bar of chocolate to Joe’s 134 . He knocked at the door and asked Joe to open it. He even told that he had a larger bar of chocolate for him. But Joe 135 to listen to his father. He lay on the bed, paying no attention to his father’s knock and talk. He continued to cry, thinking about his small loss（损失）. His 136 stopped him from getting a much greater joy.

We may 137 a lot of time, energy and chances worrying about the small losses that have happened in our lives, and blaming（责怪）the persons who we think are responsible for our losses. By doing this, we are actually refusing to receive 138 gifts from life. It’s really foolish action.

131．A．If B．When C．Though

132．A．ate up B．took away C．gave out

133．A．carefully B．bravely C．angrily

134．A．room B．school C．yard

135．A．refused B．needed C．tried

136．A．hope B．secret C．worry

137．A．imagine B．waste C．notice

138．A．greater B．cheaper C．smaller

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参考答案

1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．D 6．C 7．B 8．A 9．A 10．B

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，通过Siene的事情告诉我们仅仅学习这些技能是不够的，也需要你的梦想。

1．句意：很多人尝试过，但很多人都失败了。

succeed成功；pass通过；fail失败；fight斗争。根据“Many people try, but a lot of them…”可知，很多人尝试，但是很多都失败了。故选C。

2．句意：当Siene五岁的时候，她的梦想是成为一名消防员。

policewoman女警察；firefighter消防员；scientist科学家；doctor医生。根据“Siene is a firefighter in the USA.”可知，她的梦想是成为一名消防员。故选B。

3．句意：四十年后，她成为通过女子消防预备学院为期六周课程的最年长的女性。

oldest最老的；tallest最高的；kindest最善良的；busiest最忙的。根据“Forty years later, she was the…woman to pass a six-week course at the WFPA(女子消防预备学院).”可知，她是通过消防预备学院为期六周课程的最年长的女性。故选A。

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