1 .

Warnings	△ Take it with a lot of water so that the medicine won’t stay in your throat. △ Take with food so your stomach won’t be upset. △ It may make you sleepy. Do not drive or use dangerous machines.
Directions	adults and children 12 years old and over	2 tablets (药片) every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.
	children 4 years to under 12 years	1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.
	children under 4 years	Can’t take the medicine.

1. People can’t take the medicine in ________.

A．July 2023

B．April 2024

C．July 2024

D．June 2024

2. After taking the medicine you should avoid ________.

A．drinking more water	B．eating some food
C．going to bed	D．driving a car

3. Who can take the medicine?
① Jim, a 3-year-old boy, who has a cough
② Linda, a 15-year-old girl, who has a cold
③ Alice, a 30-year-old woman, who has a sore back
④ Mike, a 6-year-old boy, who has a headache

A．①②

B．②④

C．③④

D．②③

4. If the medicine is for Jane’s 12-year-old son he should take at least ________ tablets a day.

A．6

B．8

C．10

D．12

2 . 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。

What do you think of celebrating Christmas Day in China? Christmas Day is very popular in China, especially for young people. Should Chinese people celebrate Christmas Day? 60% people think that we should not take Christmas so seriously, 10% think everyone should celebrate Christmas.

Some people think celebrating Christmas Day can help them understand western culture better. Some people think it is a great holiday to have a good time with their families and friends. During Christmas Day, they can meet friends, go shopping, watch movies and go to different parties.

But I have different ideas. China has its own holidays, such as the Spring Festival, Double Ninth Festival and Mid-Autumn Day, so we don’t have to celebrate holidays from other countries. Some people spend a lot of money celebrating Christmas Day. People buy lots of gifts for their friends and families, but this is not the best way to show their love.

1. Who likes Christmas Day better in China?
________________
2. How many reasons are listed for celebrating Christmas Day?
________________
3. What’s the writer’s opinion about celebrating Christmas Day?
________________
4. Which Chinese festival do you like best? Why? (Write 30 words or more.)
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Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Volunteer Programme PARIS 2024 Would you like to make Paris 2024 an unforgettable event? 45,000 volunteers are needed. Requirements Things to consider ·Be at least 18 years old on Jan 1, 2024. ·Speak either French or English. ·Be able to take part for at least 10 days between 12/07/2024—10/09/2024. ▲Only one meal is included. ▲Plane tickets are not offered. ▲All public transport will be free. ▲You have to look for somewhere to live. Benefits of Joining ◆A chance to meet your favourite sportsman/sportswoman. ◆An amazing chance to watch the Olympic games live. ◆Collect souvenirs (纪念品) and gifts. For more information, you can visit https://www.paris2024.org/en/volunteers/.

1. If you want to be a volunteer of Paris 2024 Olympics, you need to ________.

A．speak English and French	B．be over 18 years old
C．be free in September of 2024	D．have a 10-day training

2. What will be offered if you become a volunteer?

A．Living places.	B．Three meals a day.
C．Plane tickets.	D．Free public transport.

3. What benefit can you get as a volunteer?

A．You can meet some movie stars.	B．You can give gifts to sportsmen.
C．You can collect some souvenirs.	D．You can join in an Olympic event.

4. In which part of the newspaper can you read the text?

A．Sports.

B．Health.

C．Science.

D．Culture.

4 . It has been two months since Richard Watson placed 200 special transmitters (信号发射机) for his cows. They are parts of an AI system named Ida. This AI system can send messages to Watson’s phone when his cows are healthy or when they are not feeling well. It can tell how many animals are sick to the dairy farmers (奶农) and also help them pick out the sick animals.

With the AI system, farmers can get the information from their phones instead of going to the farms to check animals every day. So this AI system can help people spend their free time doing other things. Many dairy farmers are interested in Ida. Watson is one of them. On a common morning in March, he took out his phone to check his Ida App. It showed that Cows #97800 and #97782 were eating less. This might mean that there was something wrong with them.

However, some farmers say, “I can find out the sick cow just by looking at her eyes.” Mark Rodgers is a neighbor of Watson’s. He said, “This is what I can do by myself. My experience can help me look after them better. Technology isn’t useful.”

Ida was developed by Yasir Khokhar, the boss of the company. He said he came up with the idea while he was living on a farm in Holland. The system can record cow’s behaviors by studying videos of them. The company is still trying to improve this technology to provide much more convenience for farmers.

1. According to the text, the AI system Ida can help farmers ________.
① chat with their animals ② pick out the sick animals ③ record animals’ behaviors ④ change animals’ food

A．①②

B．②③

C．③④

D．②④

2. What’s the main idea of paragraph 2?

A．Farmers have problems feeding cows.

B．Farmers are busy doing other things.

C．This AI system is used in different ways.

D．This AI system is popular with dairy farmers.

3. Which of the following best describes Yasir Khokhar?

A．Creative.

B．Brave.

C．Honest.

D．Friendly.

4. What can we infer (推断) from the text?

A．Yasit Khokhar will stop his company business.

B．Richard Watson will keep more cows on his farm.

C．Mark Rodgers doesn’t want any help from the system.

D．The system can also provide the cows with music lessons.

5 . What is the man doing?

A．Listening to music.

B．Reading a newspaper.

C．Watching TV.

6 . Which subject does the girl’s mother teach?

A．Chinese.

B．English.

C．History.

8 . 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。

Can you imagine being an inventor with one arm at the age of 10? Well, it’s possible, and Jordan Reeves is one example.

Jordan was born with a condition called limb (肢体) difference, as her left arm stopped growing before she was born. But she is active and outgoing, and has used every opportunity to share her story and encourage others.

She got attention when she took part in what she calls “Project Unicorn”. She created a superhero persona (角色) called “Glitter (闪光的) Girl”. She wanted to design a prosthetic (假体的) arm that could shoot glitter, as she hoped to share her joy with thousands of people with limb differences all around the world.

She continued to work with a professional designer as her idea gained popularity, and she went on to display her prototype (原型) on national television when she was only 11 years old. “When people hear about disabilities, they think, ‘Oh, that is so sad.’ But this turned it into something joyful.”

In the years since, Jordan has done a lot. For one, she created an online petition (请愿) to speak for kids with limb differences. In addition. Jordan was later asked to work with Mattel, the company known for creating the Barbie doll, and a doll was made in her likeness.

Not only has Jordan become an inventor and designer, but she has also become an inspirational speaker. Most recently, she started her own workshops called Design With Us. Youth with disabilities can find inspiration from their own lives and experiences to create original designs there.

Jordan has no plan to stop. She said, “If you have a passion or a want to change something, go for it. What you say can make a difference no matter how big. Youth voices matter and need to be heard.”

1. What kind of condition was Jordan born with?
______________________________
2. Why did Jordan want to design a prosthetic arm that could shoot glitter?
______________________________
3. How old was Jordan when she displayed her prototype on national television?
______________________________
4. What can you learn from Jordan Reeves’s story? Write 30 words or more.
______________________________

9 . 阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。

In ancient China, plenty of classic stories     1     (pass) down from generation (一代人) to generation. Here are the stories of two famous     2     (character).

One person is Che Yin. He was from a poor family, but he loved studying. He had to work in the daytime, so he could only study in the evening. However, there was a problem.

He couldn’t afford a lamp. He didn’t worry about that     3     summer. In the evening, he caught some fireflies, put     4     (they) in a bag and used it as a lamp. This lamp was not very bright, but Che Yin could do some reading by lamplight in the evening.

The other person is Sun Kang. He was smart, but he was     5     poor that he couldn’t go to school. So he     6     (study) at home. He had to read just at night. Like Che Yin, he couldn’t buy a lamp. On     7     (snow) nights, he went out and read in the snow. Why? Because there was the light of snow outside.

    8     (lately), people use “Nang Ying Ying Xue” to say that a strong spirit is very important no matter how hard the life is. When we are having     9     hard time in life, don’t lose heart. Never let life knock us down. Even in the hardest situation, there is hope that encourages us     10     (move) forward.

10 . 阅读短文，理解其大意，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

A young man entered the last interview of a company. “Did you get any scholarships in school?” the director asked. “None,” the young man answered.

“Who paid for your school fees?” the director asked. “My mother ______. When I was one year old, my father died,” the young man answered.

“Where did your mother work?” the director asked. “My mother ______ clothes,” the young man said. The director looked at the young man’s hands. He had a pair of smooth hands. “Have you ever helped your mother wash the clothes ______?” the director asked. “Never,” the young man answered. The director said, “I have a request. When you go back today, clean your mother’s ______ and see me tomorrow.”

The young man felt ______ but decided to do it. Thinking his chance of ______ the job was high, he went away with a smile. When he went back, he said to his mother ______, “Let me clean your hands.” “Mine?” His mother felt strange but happy. The young man nodded and began to clean his mother’s hands slowly. His tears fell ______ he did that. It was the first time he had noticed that his mother’s hands were so wrinkled (皱巴巴的). He ______ it was this pair of hands that washed the clothes to help him pay the fees.

The next morning, the young man went to the director’s office. “I cleaned my mother’s hands, and I know that ______ my mother, I wouldn’t be who I am today,” he said.

“This is what I am looking for,” the director said. “I want a person who can be thankful to the help of others. You’ve got the job. Congratulations!”

1.

A．went

B．did

C．paid

D．waited

2.

A．made

B．washed

C．sold

D．folded

3.

A．before

B．ago

C．later

D．late

4.

A．hands

B．feet

C．face

D．arms

5.

A．relaxed

B．excited

C．surprised

D．worried

6.

A．losing

B．spending

C．walking

D．getting

7.

A．angrily

B．sadly

C．happily

D．humorously

8.

A．unless

B．when

C．if

D．before

9.

A．forgot

B．hoped

C．realized

D．explained

10.

A．for

B．to

C．by

D．without