9．　　As teenagers, maybe you are interested in blind boxes. Some of you have got blind box toys from online stores. But why does this kind of shopping become popular in China?
　　You may have different opinions. Firstly, the box adds more (1)      and fun to your buying experience. (2)      you don't know what is inside the box, you want to try your luck. Secondly, blind boxes are really (3)      . As a student, you don't have too much money, so you want to save money for(4)      . For example, on Taobao and Pinduoduo, some blind boxes are being sold for prices as (5)       as 9. 9 yuan. Thirdly, you may get something such as a pet dog your parents wouldn't(6)       for you. If this is your choice, you have really gone too far. Since your parents are adults, they know (7)       you should get.
　　On May 3, 2021, 160 pet dogs and cats were(8)      inside a truck at a delivery station(快递站点) in Chengdu. They were put in boxes to be sent to different(9)      through the post. When volunteers fond those animals, four of them were dead and many were (10)      . So, what do you think of the blind pet box event in Chengdu?If you really love animals, you are (11)      angry. You are probably calling for an end to the crazy(12)      of blind box pets like others. You may ask your parents to buy a pet in a local pet store. Whatever your choice is, it suggests that you are a (13)      teen. Blind box toys are(14)      partly because of their cute looks. But remember:Animals are our friends, so we should love them and make them(15)      from blind pet boxes!

10．
　　If you don't want to be late all the time, you can follow these tips.
　　Never allow yourself to make (1)      . You can just say sorry for the bad result of your lateness. That's the right thing to do.
　　Delete (删除) something unimportant you plan to do. You should avoid (2)       your time on those things. Make sure you have free time to prepare for the(3)      things.
　　Work out how much your lateness (4)       you. If you're paid hourly, find out how much less you(5)       because of your lateness.
　　Imagine being late to meet someone. Imagine the worst-case behavior they could have, whether that's something upset or just disappointed that makes you feel (6)       a bad person. Now imagine being early. Think about the peace of (7)       as you wait for others. Think about standing from your seat and (8)       greeting them, and understanding their own lateness.
　　Plan exactly what you'll do next (9)       you're waiting. That's free time, when you're allowed to do anything you want without guilt (内疚). Then you may get (10)       , not for the thing you're heading to, but for those five minutes alone before it starts.

11．Fun Winter Camp For kids
　　At our full-fill camp, kids' will not only learn about art and crafts (工艺), but will also learn life skills like teamwork and patience. Of course, they will create some awesome art and craft pieces that will stick around for years to come!
　　Themes
　　Princesses & Pirates (海盗) (Tuesdays)
　　We will be creating dozens of handicrafts focused on kids' favorite princesses or pirates.
　　Fairytale & Fantasy (Wednesdays)
　　From dragons to princesses, knights and unicorns, kids will have a fun-filled time!
　　Science & Nature (Thursdays)
　　From wild animals to distant planets and brave astronauts, imagination will be inspired in this class!
　　The Food We Love(Fridays)
　　From pizza to food trucks, gumballs and cakes, this theme will attract any kid who has an interest in cooking or just enjoys having a taste of delicious food!
　　Cost
　　Daily-＄50 per day for each kid, and save 10% with two or more kids.
　　Drop-off & Pick-up
　　Drop-off will be no earlier than 8:10 am and pick-up must be by 11:50 am.
　　Our winter camp will be offered between 8:30-11:30 am from Tuesdays to Fridays in January. You can have your kids come for the whole week or just choose the days that work best for them. Spots are very limited, and there will be only 10 kids.

12．　　Before 2011, Lai Chi-wai was a world-famous rock climber. But that ended when Mr. Lai was hurt in a car crash. The accident left him disabled (残疾的) . Since then, he's needed to use a wheelchair to get around. However, Mr. Lai couldn't lose his love of climbing. He found out a way to attach (固定) his wheelchair to a roping system that allowed him to climb again.
　　In 2016, Mr. Lai climbed Lion Rock in Hong Kong. It's a 1, 624-foot climb that he had done many times before his accident. Mr Lai said climbing Lion Rock again made him realize that he could still climb successfully.
　　On January 16, 2021, Mr. Lai hoped to pull himself up 1, 050 feet to the top of Nina Tower, a skyscraper (摩天大楼)in Hong Kong. It was a very different challenge from climbing Lion Rock. The morning started off well enough. But by early afternoon, strong winds had come up. Still, Mr. Lai continued to pull himself up. He had to bandage his hands because they were so painful from pulling on the rope.
　　Finally, after climbing for 10 hours and reaching a height of about 820 feet, the winds became too strong, and Mr. Lai had to give up his goal of reaching the top. But along the way, he set a new record. "If a disabled person can shine," he said, "They can at the same time bring about hope and light, they don't have to be viewed as weak."

13．　　The ancient Romans were the people who built the city of Rome, in today's country of Italy. They once lived during a time of peace about 2, 000 years ago, which lasted for 206 years. During this period, the rich Romans built huge, fancy houses and usually had servants who did chores for them. This was not the lifestyle of most Romans. Even though the Roman Empire had many riches, most people were poor.
　　Rules of the family
　　In Roman family life, men hold total power and that power is passed between men. The father ruled over the rest of the family and made all of the important decisions. The wife was expected to take care of the home. She also had to do whatever her husband said. Women did not have many rights. They were given some, such as the right to own property(财产), in later years.
　　Most people ate simple food
　　Rich Romans spent quite a lot on their food. They could easily afford beef, pork, chicken and fish. They could enjoy lots of tasty food and nice wine. Poor people depended mainly on wheat, olive oil, wine and vegetables. Some people who owned cows and chickens also added eggs, milk and cheese.
　　A sea of white togas
　　The toga is the most famous piece of Roman clothing. It is like a long robe (袍服). Togas were not comfortable, but people who wore them did it with pride. Most Romans wore a white toga. An important person wore a toga with a purple stripe (条纹). The emperor (皇帝) was the most important person of all. His toga was all purple.

14．　　The world loves chocolate which is made from cocoa beans (可可豆). Unfortunately, this love is hurting rain forests in Africa. Some cocoa beans are grown in areas where rain forests should be. Cocoa farmers have been cutting down these forests. Many forests are disappearing because of deforestation. Some forests are protected and it is against the law to cut down trees in protected forests.
　　Most of the world's cocoa beans come from two countries in West Africa. These countries are Ivory Coast and Ghana. Ivory Coast and Ghana also have the biggest problems with. deforestation. Mighty Earth is a group that works to protect the environment. It worries what will happen if nothing changes. The group said Ivory Coast's forests could be gone by 2030.
　　Salam Sawadougou is a cocoa farmer in Ivory Coast. His farm is in the Mount Tia protected forest. His farm has no more big trees. Only gray tree stumps (树桩) remain. "I burned it little by little," Sawadougou says. He explained that his cocoa needed full sun to grow.
　　Meanwhile, scientists say farmers will miss the trees. Their shade would have protected the cocoa plants from increasingly dry seasons. The dry seasons are the result of cutting down the forests. Sadly, farmers do not have many choices. They do not make much money because many farmers are paid too little. Most cannot even afford to buy a bar of chocolate.

15．　　Two days after eight e－sports (电子竞技) games were officially announced to be included in the 19th Asian Games, China's Edward Gaming (EDG) team won its first League of Legends World championship title on November 7, immediately drawing cheers from people around the country. The topic "EDG wins" had been viewed more than 2. 63 billion times as of press on Sina Weibo.
　　With the popularity of digital technology, new forms of cultural exchanges have been appearing, of which e﹣sports are the most popular. Unlike texts and videos, e－sports go beyond the barriers (障碍) of language and are understandable around the world. E﹣sports mostly attract those in their early 20s, as shown by the carnival (狂欢) of college students. That in turn makes them a good bridge of communication between young Chinese people and their counterparts (对应的人) around the world.
　　More importantly, the e﹣sports industry is going on in spreading Chinese culture, as the large audiences mean huge commercial potential. In 2020 alone, the sales of the e﹣sports industry was over 278. 69 billion Yuan, which in turn created over 10 million jobs. According to a media report, nearly 95 percent of graduates from e－sports majors at the Communication University of China in Nanjing, succeeded in finding a job after graduation this year, with 62 percent of then devoted to the e－sports industry.
　　The inclusion of e－sports in major. sporting events has been a much:discussed topic in recent years. With more Chinese gaming clubs and teams appearing, the industry is expected to further prosper (繁荣) and continue spreading Chinese culture to the world.

16．　　When learning English, some students may find it difficult to improve their listening. Here are some tips. (1)      .
　　Relax yourself
　　(2)      . You need to relax. This will help you with your listening.
　　Listen carefully to the first sentence
　　The first sentence tells a lot about the whole passage. For example, if, at the beginning, you hear "Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves, but some people say it's not a good idea. Our reporter says." (3)      .
　　Think when you're listening
　　(4)      . For example, you can think of the following questions:What happened?When, where and how?What was the result and what did the speaker want to tell us?In this way, you may understand the passage better.
　　(5)      .
　　It's important for you to remember some important facts. For example, if the passage is a science report, you should try to remember its findings, and how the scientists got their results. This is also helpful to your listening.

A. Pay attention to key words
B. Listen to important facts
C. When you're listening, try to do some thinking
D. Maybe they can help you in one way or another
E. This is especially helpful to improve your listening skills
F. Before you start listening to something, don't get excited or nervous
G. you know you will hear a piece of news, not a children's story, or a science report

17．A:Hello, Li Ming!Where are you from?
B:I'm from a small village of Jiangxi Province.
A: (1)      
B:I have been here for ten years.
A: (2)      
B:At first, I didn't like living here. But now I have got used to the life here.
A: (3)      
B:It used to be very hard. But now great changes have taken place.
A:Can you tell me more?
B:For example, traveling is much easier than before. There are new roads in every village.
A: (4)      
B:Oh, it is much fresher than that in cities.
A: (5)      
B:Yes, once a month. I go to visit my grandparents there.
A:Sounds great.

18．假设你们学校即将举办"How to Develop Studying Habits"为主题的初三年级大会．请你根据以下要点提示, 用英语写一篇发言稿, 代表你班在大会上发言.
要点提示:
1. 课前应该怎么做;
2. 上课时应该怎么做;
3. 课后应该怎么做．
注意:
1. 开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总字数, 80 字左右;
2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯;
3. 不得出现真实校名和姓名．
　　Good morning, schoolmates! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
　　That's all. Thank you for listening!