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The cost-of-living crisis will hit, us hard with rising energy prices and increasing costs. However, things aren’t totally hopeless.1．

Accountability (责任心)

The cost-of-living crisis will force us all to prioritize what we spend money on. 2． If you need more discipline in this area, a responsible partner or group might be the answer. According to productivity experts, you are more likely to stay responsible for your goals if you know you have to periodically check in with another person.

Item exchanging

We generally tend to spend more in the cold months. And when you have an entire household of people to provide for, the cost can quickly add up. So imagine how much money you could save by acquiring some items without spending an extra penny. Don’t be shy about asking those you are closest to if they have an extra blanket they no longer use, or a toy they are about to get rid of. 3． Besides, you’ll be offering something in return.

Information sharing

The best thing about a community is the wealth of knowledge. You might not inherit a pair of shoes or a cardigan, but you could get essential money-saving advice. From the latest government support available to where to shop for reduced items, those in your community may hold the key to crucial financial help. 4．   

Cooking together

Banding with your closest friends or neighbors to prepare and share meals works well for small communities.

5． You can simply batch cook, divide the food into portions and meet weekly exchange meals. In this case, you stand to save money and minimize waste in the long run. It’s also a lot of fun.

A．The worst they can do is say “no”.

B．Here’s how your community could help you cope.

C．This is why it will be important for you to voice your needs.

D．Many people are struggling with increasingly high costs of living.

E．That’s not to say you have to be at each other’s houses for dinner every night.

F．However, exchanging things they no longer need will occupy lots of your space.

G．As prices increase, keeping more of our cash for the bare necessities will become vital.

Nothing in life is more exciting than the sudden insight that leaves one a changed person—not only changed, but changed for the_________. Such moments are not many, but they come to all of us. Sometimes from a valuable book, and sometimes from a(n) _________friend.

One cold afternoon I was in a restaurant feeling extremely_________. Because of several_________, the research of great significance in my life had failed.

Then my neighbor, an old psychiatrist (精神科医生), _________in the restaurant. “What’s troubling you?“ he asked. I told him what had happened and_________blamed myself for the failure.

Hearing my words, he said nothing but_________me to his office, where he took a tape out. “On this tape,” he said, “there are short_________made by three of my patients. Listen and pick out the two-word phrase that appears_________in all the three cases.

The three voices all__________themselves, and the phrase “if only“ was said out loud__________six times.

“That is poisonous”, the old man explained.

“The trouble with ‘if only’ is that it doesn’t__________anything. But if you let it become a habit, it can become a real__________ so that you won’t want to try more.

“What should I do?” I inquired.

“Change ‘if only’ to ‘next time’,” he smiled. “This phrase will help you to__________the past,

learn a lesson from a failure, move forward, and take__________.”

1．

A．sharper

B．busier

C．better

D．fewer

2．

A．positive

B．emotional

C．wise

D．sensitive

3．

A．frightened

B．moved

C．excited

D．frustrated

4．

A．worries

B．advantages

C．requests

D．mistakes

5．

A．appeared

B．served

C．fell

D．volunteered

6．

A．unfairly

B．repeatedly

C．hardly

D．suddenly

7．

A．invited

B．adapted

C．limited

D．appointed

8．

A．debates

B．recitations

C．lectures

D．recordings

9．

A．differently

B．frequently

C．visually

D．reasonably

10．

A．selected

B．scared

C．blamed

D．distinguished

11．

A．at least

B．at most

C．at all

D．at last

12．

A．copy

B．change

C．express

D．separate

13．

A．curiosity

B．chance

C．motivation

D．trouble

14．

A．imagine

B．forget

C．describe

D．reproduce

15．

A．shape

B．medicine

C．action

D．effect

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

People from all over China have crowded into Zibo city in recent months, expecting to have 1．appointment with authentic (正宗的) barbecues. 2． various types of meat sizzling on stoves, people gather together outdoors to enjoy yummy food. The barbecue3． ( stand) have created a lively atmosphere, which appeals to tourists around the whole country.

Since the Zibo barbecues were in the news4． (frequent), the government has seized the opportunity to promote tourism, 5． (increase) the city’s financial success. Policies are quickly made and swift actions are taken6． (ensure) that tourists have a safe and7． (please) experience. Police officers8． (assign) to maintain order can be seen everywhere. Regulators(监管者) 9． (take) measures so far to guarantee that quality ingredients are used. Except for historical sites, the tourism department has introduced new sightseeing routes to those who are fond of exploring.

The arrival of tourists has boosted Zibo’s economy, advertising a kind of success10．owes to joint efforts from merchants and the government.

假定你是李华，据中国地震台网报道，8月6日2时33分在山东德州市平原县发生5.5级地震。地震发生后，你给暑假中的同学们写了一封如何在地震中求生的建议信并发在学校网站上。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：magnitude震级   load-bearing wall承重墙
Dear students,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

假定你是李华，下周有新西兰学生访问你校，你将作为学生代表致欢迎辞。请为此写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 介绍活动安排；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

The first part of the project was completed two months ahead of s______________. （根据首字母单词拼写）

Drinking more water is an excellent goal for your health. Water is also a calorie-free choice, so drinking more water can help you to lose weight or keep a healthy weight. 1．

Always having water on hand makes it easier to remember to drink it. It’s important to drink more water any time you’ve been sweating, such as when you’re exercising or after spending time in a hot environment. 2．

Drinking water before your meals and while you eat can help to reduce your appetite since thirst is often confused with hunger. 3． This will save your money when you eat out and help you cut calories.

4． Try filling up a water bottle and adding a few simple fruit slices such as orange, lemon or some fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries. Then, let the water sit in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours while it absorbs the flavors.

Tracking the amount of water you drink each day also works. This will help you to determine how much water you’re drinking and figure out if you might need to increase your intake. Remember to set a goal for how much water you want to drink each day. 5． The amount of water you need depends on your weight, sex, activity level, environment, and other factors. Consider how much of your daily fluid intake is water and identify how much of it you’d like to be water.

A．After meals, drinking water is a good choice.

B．The more water you drink, the healthier you are.

C．Here are some tips that can help you drink more water.

D．There’s no “right” amount of water for everyone to drink.

E．Replace your typical drink before and during meals with water.

F．Adding flavor to your water is a simple way to make it more tasty.

G．Always keep a water bottle into your bag or car and refill it regularly.

He had a n________ escape in the accident. How lucky he was!（根据首字母单词拼写）

She left a deep i________ on the interviewer and was accepted by the company. （根据首字母单词拼写）

Due to social events in recent years, the relationship between social media and teenagers mental health has been under heated discussion.

On Sept 30, a British court decided that content on social media platforms contributed to the depression of 14-year-old Molly Russell. Russell interacted with 2,100 posts related to pessimistic, self-harm in the six months, leading up to her depression, reported the Observer website.

The correlation has also been proved by science. A study in 2019 showed that the frequent use of social media by teenagers can lead to a decrease in their mental health.

So, how can we make sure that teenagers won’t get hurt while using social media? Chan, 18, from the University of Macao shared her experience. Chan said that she once came across short videos romanticizing mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. She immediately reported them to the platform.

But she said that the users’ power to regulate videos is still limited. “It is ultimately the responsibility of the social media platforms to filter out content that is potentially harmful.” She also noticed that the age of social media users has become increasingly younger. Society should pay attention to this, she said. “Since it’s not possible to cut off access to social media for younger users, why not introduce a ‘supervision mode’ with which parents can regulate the content to be viewed by teenagers beforehand?” she said.

Wu Chengyu, 18, studies at Tianjin Experimental High School. He said that several years ago he came across a game that lures teenagers to self-abuse and depression. He quickly chose to ignore it so he wouldn’t be influenced. This is the same way he reacts when exposed to negative content on social media.

In Wu’s opinion, teenagers today should improve their social media literacy(素养), telling real from fake and good from bad. “Also, everyone can be a content creator on social media.” he said, “We should all strengthen our awareness of ethics”.

1．What led to Russell’s depression according to a British court?

A．Her interaction with others online.

B．Negative information on social media platforms.

C．Short videos she watched on the Internet.

D．Her addiction to online posts.

2．Which of the following statements does Chan probably agree with?

A．The number of younger social media users should be limited.

B．Parents should monitor the content to be viewed by teenagers in advance.

C．A supervision mode ought to be introduced by parents.

D．It is the responsibility of the society to romanticize mental illnesses.

3．Who should be ultimately responsible for removing negative content according to Chan?

A．Parents.	B．Internet users.
C．Content creators.	D．Social media platforms.

4．What does Wu suggest teenagers should do?

A．Use social media wisely.	B．Reduce social media usage.
C．Stay away from online games.	D．Learn more about social media.