1 . Clara Prado has worked as an English teacher for more than twenty years. In a recent interview, she told us her own experience of learning and teaching English.

How did you learn English yourself?

I started learning English when I was about six or seven years old. A new language school opened near my home. I started attending classes twice a week. I enjoyed these classes. During my teenage years, I attended several international youth meetings. I also went to Australia as an exchange student. I learned a lot from communicating with native English speakers.

What’s the best part of teaching English for you?

I have met many wonderful people throughout my career. Teachers are a fun group of people. They often get excited about a challenge. Many teachers are creative. They almost always find a way to make things work. I’ve learned a lot from them.

And then there are the students. There is nothing better in life than to see them realize their dreams and achieve something they have worked hard for.

What suggestions do you always give to your students?

As a language learner, you have to be comfortable with making mistakes. The goal is not to be perfect. It’s to be able to communicate with others. Learning a language can be a lifelong process. No one can learn to speak a language well overnight. You will be speaking just a little more every day.

What challenges do you think learners face today?

I think the biggest challenge today is the unknown. Technology and many other things are changing fast. We have no way of knowing what will happen in 10, 20 or 50 years from now, so how can you prepare yourself or others? Well, you can’t be prepared for everything. But you can equip yourself with creativity and the ability to keep learning throughout your life and to work with others. Most importantly, you must stay strong and carry on.

1. What is the interview with Clara Prado about?
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2. Did Clara Prado start learning English at a young age?
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3. What does Clara Prado enjoy most about teaching the students English?
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4. What does Clara Prado suggest to language learners about making mistakes?
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5. According to Clara Prado, how can we solve the biggest challenge for learners today?(In no more than 16 words)
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6. Thinking about your own language learning experience, how do you overcome the fear of making mistakes?
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2 . Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题)

Education Is the Key

Reporter: Hello, everyone. Besides helping animals in pain, the SPCA also runs a very active education program in schools. Meet Ms Ann Lek, our Education Officer. Her job is to help more people understand animals so that they will be treated (对待) better.

Reporter: What is your job duty in the SPCA, Ann?

Ms Ann Lek: I give talks at schools and in many other places to help people learn more about animals. I pay visits at our shelter once a week to teach people what they should consider before getting a pet. Besides weekly talks and visits, I also help educate the public about responsible pet ownership.

Reporter: When did you decide to become an Education Officer?

Ms Ann Lek: I always love animals and want to make this world a better place for them. I started as a volunteer with the organization, when I was still attending university. It is so enjoyable to work with those who feel the same as I do. After volunteering for four years, I wanted to do more. I decided to join them full-time when they needed an Education Officer.

Reporter: What is the most unforgettable experience you have met while working for the SPCA?

Ms Ann Lek: Looking after pets and being able to bring them to work! I really appreciate (感激) the fact that I can bring my pets with me into the office when I want to. They’re my joy and give me the energy at work. Being able to bring my dogs or cats to work and having my workmates worry about them and shower them totally makes my day.

Reporter: Which misunderstanding of pets would you like to change most?

Ms Ann Lek: I really hate it when people are unhappy when I talk about pets, or when taxi drivers refuse to take me because I’m travelling with my dog. Whenever I speak to them and ask why, they always give the same terrible reason: “They’re dirty.” They work and travel closely with human beings every day and share all kinds of public things, but why should we get worried about contracting (感染) a kind of illness from the friendly neighbourhood pets? So I think education is the key!
1. Is Ms Ann Lek an Education Officer in the SPCA?
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2. How does Ann help people learn more about animals?
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3. How often does Ann pay visits at the shelter?
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4. What does the underlined “more” mean?
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5. According to Ann, why do those taxi drivers refuse to take her in trips?
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6. Do you agree on Ann’s words “education is the key” in the last sentence?
Why or why not? Give TWO reasons.
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3 . 左栏是五个学生的问题，右栏是七条建议，请将二者进行匹配。

1     My good friend stopped talking to me. Should I keep being nice to her? —Apple     2     My teacher thinks I don’t show respect to him because I am a little naughty. I want to improve the relationship with him. —Abner     3     I make little progress in study and I get low scores in exams. I feel stressed. —Kevin     4     I’m going to take part in a speech competition and I am very nervous. —Peter     5     My parents don’t like my good friend and they ask me to stay away from her. But we are really good friends. —Anon

A. Just behave yourself and listen carefully in class. Surely your teacher will see your change. Then your relationship will be improved. B. Don’t worry too much about the results of the speech competition. Just believe in yourself and enjoy it. C. Ask your parents why they don’t like her. Maybe they are just afraid she has a bad influence. D. Teachers and parents might bring you stress, but they just want you to have a good future. So, find goals and study hard. E. Look up the new words you see in a dictionary. Make a plan and remember new words every day. More importantly, have fun. F. I’m sorry to hear your friend has stopped being friendly. Sometimes people change. But that doesn’t mean you should act like her. You should try your best to be kind. G. You can ask your teachers and classmates to help you make progress. When you feel stressed, you can take a deep breath.

4 . 阅读下面的短文，并根据所读内容在文章后图表中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词，每个空格只填一个单词。

John: Hello, ChatGPT! I’m John. What can you do to help people? For example, improve their English?
ChatGPT: As an AI(人工智能) language model, I can do many things to help people improve their English. I can offer advice on grammar and vocabulary, help with pronunciation and provide feedback(反馈) on written or spoken English. What’s more, I can take part in conversation with people in English which can help them practice their language skills interestingly and naturally. Would you like me to help you with any problems of your English?
John: No, not at the moment. That sounds even more powerful than some English teachers. So do you think you’ll replace(替代) some human beings in some areas, such as English teachers, news reporters or people who do customer service work?
ChatGPT: No. I don’t think I can replace them completely. Though I can provide useful help in many areas, I am still a machine and there are things only human beings can do. English teaching, news reporting and serving are far more than skills. They are also about feelings, thoughts, cultures and so on. However, I believe that I can be a valuable tool to support and improve the work of human beings in these fields. By working together, better results can be achieved to those we serve.
John: Great. I like your ideas. So my next question is, what advice would you give to human beings in order to be better prepared for the future?
ChatGPT: Good question, John. Here are a few pieces of advice for people to think about. First, develop thinking ability. In a word, instead of copying others’ ideas, you should have your own thoughts. Next, learn to work together with machines. Don’t be afraid of AI, it’s important to know how to work together with machines to improve your own abilities. Then, develop skills only human beings have, like creativity, and empathy(共情). Fourth, keep learning and changing. The world is changing fast and it’s important to stay up to date with the latest development s in technology and other fields. I hope these tips are helpful, John.

The relationship between ChatGPT and human beings to ChatGPT’s eye
ChatGPT can help human beings in severAI ways, including English learning.	ChatGPT won’t replace human beings     1    , for the following reasons.	People can     2     several suggestions from ChatGPT and keep learning and improving.
*Offer advice on grammar and vocabulary. *Help with pronunciation. *Give feedback on     3     spoken and written English. *Have conversation with people in English to help people improve language skills in a fun and     4     way.	*ChatGPT can provide useful help,     5     it is still a machine. There are things only human beings can do. They are     6     skills. They are also about feelings, thoughts, cultures and so on. *Working together with human beings, we can     7     better results.	*Develop critical thinking. That’s to say, don’t copy others’ ideas, have their own thoughts     8    . *Don’t be afraid of AI and improve their own abilities by     9     together with AI. *Develop skills     10     creativity and empathy, which only human beings own. *Always keep up with the latest developments.

5 . 上栏是五个外国留学生喜欢的电影类型，下栏是七则不同的中国电影介绍。请将这五种不同的喜好与相对应电影配对。

1    . Fred is a big fan of suspense（悬疑）film. He loves watching and thinking about what will happen next. He also wants to know more about the war against Japan.     2    . For Tina, she is a little girl who never grows up, so she is interested in cartoon films. She would like to see the movie about mother’s love.     3    . Jack is a science-fiction fan. He reads books about science fiction and dreams of going to the universe some day.     4    . Lucy wants to watch a comedy with her parents. She enjoys movies that can make people laugh and relax.     5    . Tom fell in love with playing table tennis when he first came to China. He is going to watch a film about the history of Chinese table tennis.

A. The Wandering Earth Il is an excellent science-fiction. It tells us a story about humans building huge engines on the surface of the earth to find a new home. But the road to the universe is difficult and dangerous. B. Full River Red is a suspense film. It is one of the most popular films in 2023. The name Full River Red comes from a poem by Yue Fei. It is about finding killer and the truth of a murder. C. Hidden Blade is a suspense film about protecting our country. The film tells a story about people gave up their lives for the safety of information in order to protect our country during the war against Japan. D. Five Hundred Miles is the only comedy during the Spring Festival. The film is about two men. They exchange their bodies by accident and experience different lives. E. Deep Sea is a Chinese cartoon. It came out during the Lunar New Year. It tells the story of a girl’s journey exploring the mysterious sea world. F. Boonie Bears: Guardian Code is a cartoon film. It is popular with Chinese children. With the theme of mother’s love, the film tells the story that how Briar and Bramble find their mother. G. Ping Pong: The Triumph is a sports theme film. It is about the efforts and achievement of China’s national table tennis team in early 1990s.

6 . Write a Screenplay
同学们，你们尝试过剧本写作吗? 其实剧本的格式与其他文本大有不同。请阅读Part A的剧本范例及格式说明，然后完成Part B的任务。

Part A

Part B

请根据下列短文信息，补全对应剧本中第1~5小题的信息。注意: 第3和4小题不得超过六词，其他小题每空限填一词。

“How much further? It’s 10 p.m. already,” asked Anna in tiredness. “Can’t imagine we’ll be home until midnight,” replied Bob, turning on the car radio. The announcer（播音员）sounded worried. “Attention! A heavy rainstorm is on the way to the area. If you are not at home, please get home as soon as possible.”

SCENE 1. CAR.     1     . ANNA, a young woman, and her husband BOB drive home. They look tired. ANNA （to     2     ）     3     It’s 10 p.m. already. BOB Can’t imagine well be home until midnight. He     4     . RADIO ANNOUNCER （     5     ） Attention! A heavy rainstorm is on the way to the area. If you are not at home, please get home as soon as possible.

7 . 请认真阅读下面材料，用英语回答材料后的问题。
Reporter: Why do you love Suzhou?
Zekro: When I was a child, my parents told me that love has no boundaries. They told me the purpose of life is to serve people and make contributions to our society. Since my wife and I came to Suzhou twenty-four years ago, I have never stopped showing my love in action. I’ve taught the latest technology to my students in Suzhou University for free. I’ve helped people in need, caring for sick children, sending money to disaster areas and teaching African drumming to poor children. I’ve also worked closely with Suzhou government to introduce Suzhou to foreigners. Many friends often call me the Ambassador(大使) of Suzhou.
Reporter: Please tell us about Happy Home Club.
Zekro: Seven years ago, I opened Finland Home Cafe to introduce Finnish (芬兰的) culture to our Chinese friends through food and music. One meaningful activity we hold every week is Happy Home Club. It is open from 7:00 p. m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays. It’s for everybody who loves to make new friends, learn about life and practice their English. The most recent topics for Happy Home Club are: Why we sleep; How to read a book; Remember to say thank you…
Reporter: What else do you want to say to people who are watching our TV show?
Zekro: Those who are interested in our culture, food and topics are most welcome to our Cafe. Please come and share your stories with us. Together, we can make a difference.
1. How long have Zekro and his wife lived in Suzhou?
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2. Why do Zekro’s friends call him “the Ambassador of Suzhou”?
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3. Please write another good topic for Happy Home Club and explain your reason.
(Avoid any topics of Happy Home Club that are mentioned in this paper.)
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9 . 配对阅读。左栏是五个外国人对中国食物的需求，右栏是我国不同地区的特色菜系，请将他们的需求和菜系进行匹配。

1     Linda, from Africa, takes a great interest in seafood, especially the “pickle shrimps (腌虾仁)”.               2     Lily is an Indian. She is eager to try some dishes with the natural taste and the artistic presentation of them.     3     David is now on business in a Chinese city. He suffers from a toothache a lot, so he wants to drink some delicious soup.     4     Steve is in China now but he doesn’t adapt to (适应) the wet weather. He wants to try some local food to deal with that.     5     Richard can never forget the taste of roast duck in China that he tried years ago. He would also like to try more roast food this time.

A. Soups are important in Shandong dishes. Clear soup looks clear and fresh while milk soup seems thick and tastes strong, both of which are delicious. B. Anhui food pays more attention to the taste, color of dishes and the temperature to cook them. It is famous for its choices of cooking ingredients and its strict control of the cooking process. C. Food in Guangdong brings out the natural taste of vegetables and meats. Guangdong cooks also pay much attention to the artistic presentation of dishes. D. The taste of Huaiyang food is light and fresh. Without too many seasonings, Huaiyang food presents the fresh taste of the ingredients through some cooking skills. E. Fujian food is famous for its seafood, beautiful color and magic taste of sweet, sour and salty. One of the most special characters is their “pickled taste”. F. Hunan cooking is characterized by its thick smell and strong taste. Hunan is wet, so local people here always eat hot peppers. G. Zhejiang cooking is best represented by Hangzhou dishes, including Hangzhou roast chicken, Dongpo pork, west lake fish, etc.

10 . 阅读下文并回答问题。

New technology is like a double-edged sword(双刃剑). On the one hand, it gives us convenience. On the other hand, it causes us much trouble.

Passenger Died in Driverless Car A driverless car rushed into the back of a truck by the side of the road a few weeks ago. A girl in the car died. Nobody apologized(道歉) for the accident because driverless cars are controlled by computers. This made the public very angry. Many think we can’t accept technology just because it’s new.

A Conversation with ChatGPT Q: Hello! What’s your name? ChatGPT: I’m an AI chatbot tool. People call me ChatGPT. Q: What can you do, ChatGPT? ChatGPT: I can talk with people from all over the world, answer questions and write articles. I can draw pictures and create music, too. Q: How long do you need to finish writing a 500-word article? ChatGPT: Several seconds. Q: That is really fast. But some schools and teachers don’t like you. ChatGPT: That’s because some students misuse ChatGPT. Q: Please describe yourself with three words. ChatGPT: Hardworking, friendly and creative.

Cockroach Robots Scientists have made some cockroach(蟑螂) robots. Because of their small sizes, they can go to places where humans and dogs can’t go, and help find people who are under the fallen buildings during earthquakes or storms. In order to work for a longer time, cockroach robots need a battery(电池) “backpack”.

1. Was there any driver in the car when the car accident happened?
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2. What do the cockroach robots need to work for a longer time?
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3. According to the passage, why don’t some people accept the new technology?
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4. If you are allowed to use ChatGPT in your schoolwork, what will you do and how will you use it wisely?
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