1 . 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。

Chinese poetry, an ancient art form,     1     (date) back thousands of years. It expresses the thoughts and feelings of poets through beautiful images and rhymes. Poets often use natural elements like mountains, rivers, and flowers     2     symbols of various emotions.

The earliest form of Chinese poetry can be traced back to the Book of Songs,     3     collected various poems from different regions and periods. Over time, poetry evolved into various forms, which allowed poets to express their feelings more freely.

One of the most notable     4     (feature) of Chinese poetry is its use of imagery and symbolism. Poets often use     5     (nature) scenery, flowers, birds, and the moon to convey their emotions and ideas. For example, in the famous poem “Quiet Night Thoughts” by Li Bai, he compares the brightness of the moonlight to the frost on the ground,     6     (create) a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

In addition to imagery, Chinese poetry also places great emphasis on rhyme.     7     (combine) with the beauty of the language, these elements contribute to the charm and harmony of the poems. Many Chinese poems are     8     (wide) recited and appreciated for their musical quality.

In conclusion, Chinese poetry is     9     unique and precious cultural treasure. It not only conveys deep emotions and thoughts but also reflects the     10     (wise) and spirit of the Chinese nation.

2 . “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World” by Cal Newport is an exploration of the challenges posed by our modern, digitally-driven environment and the strategies one can employ to achieve focused success. Newport researches the concept of deep work, emphasizing its critical role in an era marked by constant distractions.

The book addresses the common issue of information overload and the impact of shallow tasks on productivity. Newport argues that the ability to engage in deep, concentrated work is essential for success. The author supports his claims with research, including experiments comparing brain connectivity patterns during deep work and shallow tasks.

Newport’s work agrees with earlier studies, confirming that handwritten notes outperform (胜过) typed ones in academic performance. Beyond academia, Newport presents evidence of the cognitive (认知的) benefits of deep work.

The book provides practical strategies for integrating deep work into one’s professional life, advocating for routines and intentional changing of the brain to resist distractions. Newport introduces concepts like productive meditation (冥想) and the craftsman approach to tool selection, offering readers actionable advice to enhance their focus and productivity.

“Deep Work” has won widespread praise for its insights into productivity in a distracted world. Many praise Newport’s thorough research, combining neuroscience with practical advice. Readers appreciate the real-world examples, from Carl Jung’s focused mindset to a social media pioneer’s distraction-free writing journey.

In conclusion, “Deep Work” stands as a valuable guide for navigating the challenges of the digital age. Newport’s exploration of deep work as a catalyst (催化剂) for success, supported by research and concrete strategies, has left a lasting impact on how individuals approach their professional and personal lives. It serves as a timely reminder to prioritize focus and concentration in an era defined by constant connectivity and distractions.

1. What kind of writing is this passage?

A．A book review.	B．An advertisement.
C．A science report.	D．A psychological research.

2. How does Cal Newport support his claims about the benefits of deep work in the book?

A．By sharing personal experiences.

B．By providing practical strategies.

C．By doing experiments on brain connectivity.

D．By integrating deep work into one’s professional life

3. What does Newport advocate as a strategy in “Deep Work”?

A．Selective tools.	B．Inflexible mind.
C．Changeable routines.	D．Productive meditation.

4. What does the author want to tell us in the book?

A．Achieving success through focus.

B．The necessity of handwritten notes.

C．The drawbacks of constant connectivity.

D．An analysis of modern workforce challenges.

3 . 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。

Published in 1957, Teahouse is not only a peak of Lao She’s dramatist career but also a landmark in the history of modern Chinese drama.

Through a vivid     1     (describe) of what happened to a teahouse in Beijing and the fate of     2     (it) boss and a group of characters connected, Teahouse mirrors the social turmoil (动荡) and the     3     (pleasant) side of the old society. The play describes 70 characters     4     (live) in a 50-year-long period     5     involves three dynastic periods. It is a classic play with a high degree of artistic charm.

    6     successful performance of Teahouse by Beijing People’s Art Theater would be unimaginable without Jiao Juyin, the general director for the play. As a play     7     (fill) with many characters from different historical periods, Teahouse presented many severe     8     (challenge) to the director. However, Jiao Juyin had not only had a good command of the play but also turned it     9     a national poem. The teahouse in the play not only     10     (serve) as a stage set but also is a poetic symbol.

4 . In the 19th century the novel came into its own. Thousands upon thousands of novels were published. Of those novels, very few are remembered today. However, there are exceptions: the works of Jane Austen—Pride and Prejudice (《傲慢与偏见》)，Sense and Sensibility (《理智与情感》)—for example. They achieved only modest success at first but grew and grew in fame (名声) and reputation.

How did Jane Austen become so popular? Of course, the novels are romantic (浪漫的). Everyone knows the love story of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett (in Pride and Prejudice), and how they overcome their own pride and prejudice to live happily ever after. The lovers are almost as famous today as Romeo and Juliet.

But there is more to Austen’s popularity than the fact that she wrote about love. The books are very witty (机智的) and ironic (讽刺的), and show a great understanding of society and of people. Pride and Prejudice opens with what must be the most famous sentence in the English novel: “It is a truth universally acknowledged (认可), that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”

The truth, of course, is the opposite: wealthy, unmarried young men are extremely attractive to young women. And women—especially penniless (身无分文) or near­penniless ones—are the subjects of Austen’s tales.

Women nowadays may be more equal to men than they were in Jane Austen’s day. However, a sense that women still basically live in a world dominated (控制) by men ensures that Austen still has many keen readers.

1. What is the point of the article?

A．To describe the status of women in Jane Austen’s time.

B．To promote Jane Austen’s novels among teenagers.

C．To explore the characteristics of Jane Austen’s novels.

D．To analyze why Jane Austen’s novels have such a lasting appeal.

2. What can be concluded from the first paragraph?

A．Jane Austen wrote a total of four novels in her lifetime.

B．Most of the novels written in the 19th century are romances.

C．Jane Austen is one of the most successful novelists of the 19th century.

D．Jane Austen’s novels were a hit when they were first published.

3. According to the article，most of the heroines in Austen’s works________ .

A．are poor and young

B．are happily married

C．marry wealthy men

D．are penniless but witty

4. According to the author, what made Jane Austen’s works so popular?

a．They are mostly love stories.

b．Most of them have a happy ending.

c．They are full of wit and irony.

d．People can still relate to them today.

e．They explain how to succeed in a male­dominated society.

A．a，b，c	B．a，c，d
C．c，d，e	D．b，c，e

5 . The Thing About Yetis

Everyone knows yetis love winter. They love snowball fights and hot chocolate and building snow houses. But even yetis complain about the cold. So here’s a secret about yetis: Sometimes they miss summer. Sometimes, they have to bring a little bit of summer to the coldest of winter days. Those yetis, they’re just full of surprises.

But Excuse Me That Is My Book

Charlie and Lola have already won the hearts of readers in three winning books. And now they’re quickly gathering more fans as an animated series on the Disney Channel.

In this new tale, Lola has become interested in Beetles, Bugs, and Butterflies, the best book in the whole world. It’s funny, it has pictures, and it is “great and very interesting”. It’s the only book she wants to take out of the library. What will she do when she discovers that somebody else has borrowed her book?

Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales

Brer Rabbit is causing trouble again — this time it brings together all the stories from the Tales of Uncle Remus series.

The Uncle Remus tales, originally written down by Joel Chandler Harris, were first published over a hundred years ago, and serve as the largest collection of African-American folklore. In this four-book series. Julius Lester makes some changes so the stories will be understood and enjoyed by new generations of readers.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Mouse

A lively story about discovering the joy and meaning of Christmas.

When Mr. Mouse and his family move into a big house, they discover something new and wonderful: an evergreen tree decorated with lights and pleasant smells in the air. They hear about a happy man named Santa who brings gifts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on a day called Christmas. So Mr. and Mrs. Mouse decide that their family should celebrate Christmas, too.

1. What’s a secret about yetis?

A．They have snowball fights.	B．They love summer as well.
C．They can build snow houses.	D．They eat chocolate sometimes.

2. What may be Lola’s problem?

A．She couldn’t borrow her favorite book.

B．She couldn’t find a good book.

C．She couldn’t afford to buy her favorite book.

D．She couldn’t find a good library.

3. Which of the following books is rewritten for today’s readers?

A．The Thing About Yetis.	B．But Excuse Me That Is My Book.
C．Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales.	D．Merry Christmas, Mr. Mouse.

6 . One afternoon in late September, little Zhang Feng sat down with his school friends and read out a poem he had just written:

In the eyes of a frog,

______ form seas,

Big and small,

Wherever they fall,

But me, too,

I see those seas.

It was a rainy day, and the children had been ______ inside during their break. Eleven-year-old Zhang’s poem was ______ by the rhythm of the raindrops, the first sign of autumn.

As soon as he ______ reading his poem, his classmate Liu Jie ______ shared his own verse:

It is raining.

Ordinary raindrops fall on the ground,

But the naughty（调皮的） ones slip off the wall,

Into my soul.

“You must be a naughty raindrop,” one boy joked, and they ______ laughter.

The children are members of a poetry club ______ in 2019 in a rural school in Henan province’s Xiuwu county, which has about 50 ______, all natives studying in Dananpo, a mountain village that is home to about 1,000 people.

These young poets, ______, have written more than 2,000 poems, and their works have been ______ into three books since the club was founded four years ago.

Liang Yawen, the poetry club’s ______, says that many rural children are feeling ______ because they are separated from their parents, who are working in faraway cities. “Some children, due to a lack of security, are ______ to open up to their families, teachers or peers, but now they have learned to pour out their ______ in writing,” she says.

The teacher thinks that poetry is like a ______ light that helps us understand life better.

1.

A．Clouds

B．Raindrops

C．Waves

D．Oceans

2.

A．sheltering

B．planning

C．cleaning

D．arguing

3.

A．created

B．recalled

C．written

D．inspired

4.

A．finished

B．avoided

C．started

D．imagined

5.

A．easily

B．eagerly

C．secretly

D．gradually

6.

A．engaged in

B．gave off

C．burst into

D．joined in

7.

A．discovered

B．established

C．exposed

D．involved

8.

A．students

B．teachers

C．parents

D．players

9.

A．therefore

B．instead

C．moreover

D．however

10.

A．folded

B．translated

C．collected

D．poured

11.

A．applicant

B．member

C．fellow

D．tutor

12.

A．angry

B．happy

C．excited

D．lonely

13.

A．unwilling

B．proud

C．ready

D．ambitious

14.

A．outcomes

B．courage

C．emotions

D．confidence

15.

A．grey

B．cool

C．bright

D．natural

7 . Critics’ choice: The year’s best novels…

1. The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers (Harper, $29)

The novel from a celebrated poet, this 800-page work is many things at once: a moving coming-of-age story, an examination of race, and an exploration of American history. Out of curiosity about the secrets in her family, Ailey uncovers stories that trace back to her Native American, Scottish, and enslaved African-American ancestors.

2. Matrix by Lauren Groff (Knopf, $28)

If Matrix were written by anyone else, it would be a hard sell. But Lauren Groff has reimagined the life of 12th-century poet Marie de France so that we can’t help but stay with this royal castoff as she’s sent away, at 17, to run a poor church, which she eventually changes into a shelter for women and a challenge to the male-dominated world.

3. Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (Knopf, $28)

A robot that has been programmed to be a sickly teenager’s “Artificial Friend,” Klara serves as our eyes on a troubling near future in which technological progress is pushing moral boundaries. But her outsider view allows the author of Remains of the Day, now a Nobel Prize winner, to explore what makes people irreplaceable.

4. Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr (Scribner, $30)

Doerr’s first novel since 2014 covers several hundred years — from 1453 Constantinople to a 22nd-century spaceship escaping from Earth. The book runs 640 pages, but without a wasted word. As engaging as a great bedtime story and as readable as Harry Potter, it’s above all a celebration of the human spirit and its power to dream impossible dreams.

1. Which book is written by a poet?

A．The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois.	B．Matrix.
C．Klara and the Sun.	D．Cloud Cuckoo Land.

2. What is the central theme explored in Klara and the Sun?

A．Historical events.	B．Pursuit of dreams.
C．Human irreplaceability.	D．Teenagers’ friendship.

3. What do the four novels have in common?

A．They all cover hundreds of years.	B．They are all chosen by critics.
C．They are all the author’s first novel.	D．The main characters are all humans.

8 . Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair 2024

The Novel Fair is an annual competition initiated by the Irish Writers Centre (IWC). Described by The Irish Times as “A Dragons’ Cave for writers”, each year the Fair aims to introduce up-and-coming writers to top publishers and literary agents.

The Prize

The twelve winners will have the opportunity to present the summary of their novel directly to industry professionals. Leading publishers and agents will be invited by the IWC to meet these writers in person or through a series of online meetings. To get fully prepared for the meeting with publishers and agents, the winners will receive a place in a workshop on “How to Promote Your Novel”, two weeks in advance. Also, applicants who are longlisted (初选) but do not make it to the shortlist of twelve will have their works evaluated and criticized by the judging panel.

How to Enter

Entry fee for application is £55 (Members of IWC can enter for a discounted fee of £45). This competition only accepts manuscripts (原稿) for novels. Applicants are required to send a summary within 300 words and up to five chapters of their novel, which should be 10,000 words (+/-10％). Manuscripts should be submitted online. There is a limit of one entry per applicant.

Entries are welcome from anywhere in the world. Before entering the competition, please ensure that you have read the Novel Fair Terms & Conditions 2024 very carefully as the Fair is open to only novelists who have never published work previously. If you have any questions about the application process, please email novelfair@irishwriterscentre.ie.

1. What’s the purpose of the Fair?

A．To advertise local stories.

B．To encourage literary reading.

C．To serve as a platform for writers.

D．To arouse enthusiasm for writing.

2. What can the workshop help the winners do?

A．Deal with the judging panel.

B．Improve their writing skills.

C．Learn about publishing process.

D．Present their novels attractively.

3. Which of the following meets the requirement of the Fair?

A．A summary of 200 words.

B．A novel published in 2023.

C．A paper manuscript by post.

D．A submission of seven chapters.

9 . Looking for Emily

By Fiona Longmuir

When Lily moves to a sleepy town by the sea she thinks nothing exciting will happen to her again. Then she discovers a secret museum: the Museum of Emily, filled with the belongings of a girl who disappeared many years ago. Will Lily find out what happened to Emily?

Spellstoppers

By Cat Gray

In the seaside village of Yowling, Max learns that he is a “spellstopper” — someone with the ability to control magic. When Max’s granddad is kidnapped (绑架), Max is thrown into an adventure (冒险). Will Max save the day?

Gracie Fairshaw and the Trouble at the Tower

By Susan Brownrigg

Set in the seaside holiday center of Blackpool, England, in the 1930s, this is young detective (侦探) Gracie Fairshaw’s second adventure. She’s excited to see a preview of the Children’s Ballet’s latest performance (演出), but it all goes very wrong and it looks like someone is trying to make the show look bad. It’s up to Gracie and her friends to stop them.

The Extraordinary Adventures of Alice Tonks

By Emily Kenny

Alice Tonks joins a new boarding school by the sea but on her first day an encounter (相遇) with a seabird shows she has the ability to talk to animals — and that they need her help. Alice is used to being on her own but soon she’s teaming up with lots of new friends to work out this problem.

1. Which of the following books mentions a secret museum?

A．Spellstoppers.

B．Looking for Emily.

C．The Extraordinary Adventures of Alice Tonks.

D．Gracie Fairshaw and the Trouble at the Tower.

2. What do we know about Gracie Fairshaw?

A．She is good at controlling magic.

B．She gets bored at ballet shows.

C．She lives in modern times.

D．She is a new detective.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．They are all set at the seaside.

B．They all focus on friendship.

C．They all describe strange things in school.

D．They are all based on the authors’ personal experiences.

10 . If you want to understand China but can’t afford an expensive international flight, these four books can give you a complete overview of the country.

River Town

River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze by Peter Hessler-This book is a journal of the author’s two years spent teaching English in a small town called Fuling, situated on the banks of the Yangtze River. Hessler writes about his experiences living in a foreign culture and observing the lives of the town’s residents. The book was published in 2001 and has won several awards, including the Kiriyama Prize.

Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China

It is a book that tells the story of China’s modernization. It was written by Ezra Vogel and published in 2011. The author describes how Deng Xiaoping’s policies led to significant changes in China’s economy and society. The book has received critical honors and won the Lionel Gelber Prize In 2012.

The Search for Modern China by Jonathan Spence

This book is a comprehensive history of China from the Ming dynasty to the present day. The author, a prominent scholar of Chinese history, provides a detailed analysis of the social, cultural, and political changes that have taken place in China over the past 500 years. The book was first put out in 1990 and has since been revised and updated several times. This book was the top bestseller for years.

Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China

Written by Leslie T. Chang, this book, published in 2008, is reportage on the lives of young women who leave their rural homes to work in factories in China’s cities. Chang, a former New York Times correspondent (someone who is employed by a newspaper or a television station etc. to report news from a particular area or on a particular subject), interviewed hundreds of factory girls to provide insight into the social and economic changes in China.

1. What kind of book is River Town?

A．Science fiction.	B．Nonfiction.
C．A travel guide of Fuling.	D．A reference book.

2. What is TRUE about The Search for Modern China by Jonathan Spence?

A．It was published 500 years ago.	B．It was written by a history teacher.
C．It was very popular.	D．It has remained the same since its first publication.

3. Which book is written by a reporter?

A．River Town.

B．Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China.

C．The Search for Modern China.

D．Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China.