1 . Spring is a wonderful time of a year. In spring, there are many fun and exciting activities you can do to enjoy this beautiful season.
One of the best things to do in spring is to go for walks in the park or in the countryside. Flowers are blooming, trees are sprouting (发芽) and everything looks colorful and lively. It’s a great time to take photos with family and friends.
Another activity is gardening. Spring is the perfect time to start planting flowers, vegetables or trees. Watching your plants grow can be very interesting. It’s also a good way to learn about different types of plants and how to take care of them.
Spring is a good time for outdoor sports like biking, skating or playing soccer with friends. The weather is usually perfect, neither too hot nor too cold. It’s so great to stay active and have fun at the same time.
Kite flying is also a popular activity in spring. Spring provides the perfect wind for flying kites.You can make your own kite and decorate (装饰) it as you like. Flying a kite can be both relaxing and exciting.
Lastly, spring is a time for festivals. Many places have special events to celebrate the season. These can include art shows, flower exhibitions or food festivals. It’s a wonderful time to experience local culture and food.
Spring offers a lot of chances to explore (探索) nature and have fun outdoors. Let’s enjoy the beauty of nature and the warm sunshine in this beautiful season.
1. The writer advises people to ________ in spring in Paragraph 2.| A．enjoy nature | B．plant flowers | C．fly kites | D．do exercise |
| A．Because spring brings colorful flowers and lively trees. |
| B．Because spring is a great time for special festivals. |
| C．Because spring offers the perfect weather condition. |
| D．Because many outdoor sports competitions are held. |
| A．Sports meetings. | B．Trees planting. |
| C．Kites exhibitions. | D．Local culture and food. |
| A．3. | B．4. | C．5. | D．6. |
| A．Indoor activities. | B．Spring activities. | C．Outdoor sports. | D．Spring festivals. |
2 .
Canada’s western provinces are being hit hard by wildfires, and Alberta has been hit especially hard. The fires have forced thousands of people to leave their homes. Around 2, 500 firefighters have been working to bring the fire under control. About 1, 000 fire fighters have come in from other provinces across Canada to help out.
A team of scientists at the University of Texas have created a new tool that can turn people’s thoughts into words. The tool has two main parts. The first is a scanner that allowed the scientists to record brain activities. The second is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) program to translate (翻译) brain activities into words. The scientists say the program could help people who can’t speak because of a brain injury.
The Natural History Museum in London holds a yearly worldwide competition for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The pictures are amazing in many ways. Some show animals that can hardly be seen. And others just catch a perfect moment or tell a special story. The grand prize in 2022 was won by Karine Aigner of the United States for an unbelievable photo of a “buzzing ball”, which is a group of bees in mid-air appearing as one shining ball. |
1. In which section of the newspaper can we read the news?
| A．Education. | B．Nature. |
| C．Science Technology. | D．Around the World. |
| A．The whole country of Canada has been badly hit by the wildfire. |
| B．About 1, 000 firefighters from all over the world came to help. |
| C．Many people had to leave their homes to keep safe. |
| D．The fire has been put out by about 2, 500 firefighters. |
| A．An Artificial Intelligence program. | B．Scientists translate brain activities. |
| C．A tool can read human minds. | D．AI Helps people with brain problems. |
| A．is held by the Natural Science Museum in London |
| B．is for wildlife photographers around the world |
| C．never receives pictures that are not amazing |
| D．only accepts pictures that catch valuable moments of wild animals |
| A．bees staying together like a ball. | B．a ball with bees flying around. |
| C．bees playing ball games in the air. | D．a ball that looks like bees. |
3 . There are four seasons in a year. All seasons have their own colors. What is every season’s color? Spring is green. When spring comes, trees begin to bud (发芽) and grass begins to grow. It’s a really green world. When we see green, we usually feel relaxed and are full of energy (能量). Spring is the best season for going out.
Summer is different. It’s usually very hot, so the season is red. In summer, the flowers look so active. Some people like summer because they can go swimming. It is the most popular activity in summer.Autumn usually gets cool. The rice in the fields and fruit on the trees are signs (标志) of autumn. Its color is golden. In the season, farmers are usually busy. Of course, they are excited, too. It’s also a good season for exercising. Parents often take their children to go hiking.
What about winter? When it snows, everything becomes white, So it is a white season. Winter is usually cold and long. But snow surprises and excites us. People enjoy skating or making snowmen in winter.
1. People usually feel _________ when they see green.
| A．relaxed | B．warm | C．quiet | D．bored |
| A．they can have a long holiday |
| B．crops and flowers grow well |
| C．they can go swimming |
| D．it has a very different color |
| A．Different sports in different seasons. |
| B．The color of different seasons. |
| C．The weather in different seasons. |
| D．How people spend their time in summer. |
There are four seasons in a year—spring, summer, autumn and winter.
The dry season is kind of long.
The rainy season only lasts four months, from June to September.
But in the Antarctic (南极洲), there are no seasons at all.
| A．It is very cold all year round. |
| B．When it is the rainy season, the rain doesn’t stop. |
| C．The spring and summer seasons are not very long. |
| D．I like summer best because I can swim at that time. |
| E．But there are no trees, no flowers and no fruit there. |
| F．It usually starts in October and ends in May of the next year. |
| G．But in some countries, there are only two seasons—the dry season and the rainy season. |
5 . Have you seen “dopamine dressing (多巴胺穿搭)” on your social media?
●What is dopamine dressing?
The science behind color
Science showed long ago that different colors can affect (影响) people. They could make us feel warmer or cooler and also affect our feelings. For example, bright colors can make people feel happy.
●Getting a place in fashion world
Learning how colors work, fashion brands (品牌) have also used colors in different ways. For example, Versace, an Italian brand, added the idea of dopamine dressing to their clothes in 2021.
●Turning into daily style
Now, many people take this style to fight back bad feelings and show themselves. “I’ve seen people who are very shy put on colorful clothes and become free,” Karen said. “
| A．The colors like black, white and grey may make people upset |
| B．First created by Dawnn Karen in 2020, dopamine dressing is dressing for joy |
| C．It said this could bring fun and positive energy to the world through fashion |
| D．Their whole mood (心情) changes when they wear clothes that show who they really are |
| E．It’s one of the most popular fashion idea for 2023 |
6 . 假如你是Liu Ying，请给你的笔友Du Du写一封信，介绍你的一些生活情况。
1. 介绍你家乡的四季情况及你在不同季节穿衣和喜欢做的事情；2. 谈谈你上周快乐的生日聚会（都做了什么及感受……）；
要求：
1. 包含以上要点；
2. 90词左右，文中不能出现学生姓名和学校名称。
Dear Du Du,
How are things going these days?
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Yours,
Liu Ying
A very strong earthquake, with a magnitude (震级) of 6.8, hit Morocco late at night on Sept 8, 2023. At that time, Sed was away from his family home in the small town of Tamaloukte, near the epifocus (震中) of the earthquake. He hurried back home to save his family through the broken buildings that covered the roads. Volunteers provided Sed’s family with a tent, warm clothes, and food to help them live through the first part of the earthquake. The Moroccan Red Crescent and the Qatar Red Crescent helped Sed’s family as they dealt with the things that they had lost.
| The earthquake is very cruel (残酷的). On the morning of April 3, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit the sea area near Hualien, Taiwan. As of April 8, the quake had killed 13 people and injured more than 1,140 people. There had been more than 20 aftershocks (余震) of magnitude 5 or above in Hualien, as of April 10. |
In the face of the difficult situation, it’s impossible to bring back what people have lost, but offering a hand in time will help families like Sed’s rebuild their lives. This kind of help is just the first step. However, it helped people bring closer together.
| Earthquake warning People may get warnings (预警) of an earthquake before it arrives. How does this work? There are many seismometers (测震仪) in different areas. When the earth starts shaking, the machines quickly tell how strong the quake is and then send a warning before the earthquake waves (波) arrive in other areas far away. Things you should do when an earthquake happens. Inside: Don’t stand in a doorway. You are safer under a table. Outside: Move away from buildings, trees, and gas lines. In a crowded place: Cover your head and neck, and hold on to something strong. In a cinema or theater: Stay in your seat. Protect your head and neck with your arms or any way possible. |
1. When did the earthquake in Morocco happen?
2. Who helped Said’s family?
3. Why was the earthquake in Hualien mentioned?
4. How does the seismometers work?
5. What will you do to help the people who suffer from an earthquake? Why?
8 . 春有百花秋有月，夏有凉风冬有雪。四季变换，不变的是我们对自然和生活的热爱。某网站正在举办以“My favorite season—_______”为主题的征文活动，请你根据下面要求写一篇英语短文，介绍你最喜欢的季节。
1. 要点：①选择任意一个季节描写，并把题目补充完整；
②说明你喜欢该季节的理由 (如：气候、景色、活动感受……)
2. 要求：
①文中不要出现所在学校的校名和师生姓名；
②词数80左右。
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9 . Maybe you know floods, earthquakes, sandstorms and so on.But have you heard of typhoons?
Typhoons are some of the worst storms, usually around the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea. Most happen in July, August and September.
How does a typhoon happen? When lots of sea water gets hot in the summer sun, it evaporates (蒸发) into the air. This makes the air hotter. When the air gets warm enough, it starts to move higher up into sky. Then cooler air around it rushes in. It fills the space that is left. After the air gets warmer, it starts to move quickly, making wind. The wind goes in circles (圆圈) and it keeps moving higher in the sky. The warmer the air gets, the quicker the wind moves. And when the wind moves faster than 30 metres a second, a typhoon begins.
A typhoon has two parts, one is called the “eye”. In the eye, the wind does not move so fast. The other part is the wall of clouds around the eye. Here are the strongest winds and hardest rains.
Typhoons are very dangerous. In November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan killed 5,500 people in Philippines. More people are missing.
What should we do when a typhoon hits?
• Stay inside. Close all the windows and stay away from them.
• Try to bring all of your things inside. Strong winds could even blow away your bikes!
• Listen to the radio or TV for important information.
• If you’re told to go to a safer place, do it right now.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。1. This passage is most probably from _______.
| A．an advertisement of a typhoon |
| B．a weather report |
| C．a science magazine |
| A．in the hot season |
| B．in the cold season |
| C．in all seasons |
a. The wind moves fast enough, a typhoon starts.
b. The air moves quickly, making wind.
c. The sun makes sea water hot.
d. The air gets warmer.
| A．d-c-b-a | B．c-d-b-a | C．c-d-a-b |
| A．The warmer the air gets, the slower the wind moves. |
| B．5,500 people died because of Typhoon Haiyan around the world. |
| C．The strongest winds and hardest rains are in the wall of clouds. |
| A．close all the windows |
| B．listen to typhoon news |
| C．go outside to find a safer place |
10 . We all know that the Nile is the longest river in the world. But do you know there are many other famous rivers, too?
Although the Nile is the lifeline of Egypt, in fact, it’s shared by 11 countries in Africa. The river is 6, 671 kilometers long and it’s the main source of water in two countries: Egypt and Sudan. It has two tributaries (支流) the Blue Nile and the White Nile. And the White Nile is longer than the Blue Nile. Where does the Nile finally end? In the Mediterranean Sea.
What’s the world’s second longest river? It’s the Amazon River, about 6, 440 kilometers long. It’s not the longest river in the world, but it has the most running water. The river lies in South America. It moves from the west to the east, running through three countries—Peru, Colombia and Brazil. It starts in a snow mountain called Mismi in Peru and finally gets into the Atlantic Ocean near Brazil.
As the world’s third longest river, the Yangtze River is also Asia’s longest river. About one-third of China’s population live in the basin of the river. People usually believe that it starts in the Tanggula Mountains. Running through 8 provinces, 2 municipalities (自治市), it gets into the East China Sea in Shanghai.
The Mississippi River and the Yenisey are also two famous rivers in the world. All the rivers feed the earth and humans.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。1. The article mentions ________ famous rivers in the world.
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．The Nile. | B．The Amazon River. |
| C．The Yangtze River. | D．The Mississippi River. |
| A．The river is 6, 671 kilometers long. |
| B．The river gets into the Atlantic Ocean in the end. |
| C．The river is also the world’s third longest river. |
| D．The river runs through 11 different countries. |
| A．In Peru. | B．In the Mediterranean Sea. |
| C．In the East China Sea. | D．In the Tanggula Mountains. |
| A．Music. | B．History. | C．Nature. | D．Education. |
