1 . I had not visited Eton for many years. When one day passing from the Fellows’ Library into the Gallery, I caught sight of the _________ of my school friend Digby Dolben hanging just without the door among our most _________ contemporaries. I was _________ arrested and as I stood gazing on it, my _________ asked me if I knew who it was. I was thinking that I must be almost the only person who would know him. Far _________ of my boyhood were crowding _________ upon me: he was standing again beside me in the eager promise of his youth.

This portrait-gallery of old Etonians is very _________: outstanding distinction of birth or excellent qualities may win you a place there. _________, how came Dolben there? It was _________ he was a poet; and yet his poems were not known. They were carefully __________ by his family and a few friends. Indeed, such of his poems as could have come to the eyes of the authorities who approved of this memorial would not __________ it. There was another __________— the portrait bears its own certification. Though you might not perhaps understand the poet in it, you can see the soul immersed in deep thought, the habit of stainless (无瑕的) life, of __________, of enthusiasm for high ideals. Such a being must have __________ remarkably among his fellows. When his early death endeared (使价值更高) his memory, loving grief would generously __________ him the glory which he had never worn.

1.

A．statue

B．character

C．portrait

D．theme

2.

A．valuable

B．distinguished

C．familiar

D．gracious

3.

A．wholly

B．partly

C．curiously

D．secretly

4.

A．peers

B．chairman

C．leader

D．companion

5.

A．judgment

B．thought

C．memories

D．behaviour

6.

A．hurriedly

B．freshly

C．anxiously

D．eagerly

7.

A．selective

B．splendid

C．handsome

D．challenging

8.

A．Yet

B．Therefore

C．Thus

D．However

9.

A．because

B．why

C．that

D．what

10.

A．observed

B．captured

C．illustrated

D．guarded

11.

A．operate

B．promote

C．justify

D．permit

12.

A．appreciation

B．reason

C．cause

D．effect

13.

A．devotion

B．ambition

C．imagination

D．symbol

14.

A．brought about

B．stood for

C．stood out

D．brought in

15.

A．interpret

B．grant

C．appoint

D．identify

3 . It’s no small deal to see danger and rush toward it to help total strangers. And yet, yesterday morning, that’s exactly what four people did in Tennessee. A two-story historic home was on_________. A thick black smoke was pouring out of the window and a strong_________ of burning filled the air. Worryingly, an elderly couple were still inside.

Two of the _________, Ilda Aguirre and Sondra Hale, were in separate vehicles when the fire caught their _________. Without hesitation, the two of them _________ to call 911 before rushing over the home. However, Ilda and Sondra weren’t the _________ ones who helped. Before the firefighters could arrive, they were told that another man and woman were there to _________. In fact, one of them reportedly _________ the couple by _________ entering the home while it was still on fire.

Thanks to their actions, and the actions of another man and woman who offered __________, the couple made it out uninjured. The__________ of the fire is still unknown, but it is said to have __________ the outside of the house toward the roof. Luckily, firefighters arrived in time to keep the home from being entirely __________.

As for those mysterious heroes, they still haven’t been __________. The fire department is, however, trying to find them so they can recognize them for their __________. Either way, they can’t be thanked enough!

1.

A．ruins

B．shape

C．show

D．fire

2.

A．smell

B．feeling

C．house

D．ambition

3.

A．firefighters

B．helpers

C．elders

D．scientists

4.

A．interest

B．imagination

C．attention

D．breath

5.

A．agreed

B．stopped

C．returned

D．promised

6.

A．proper

B．cautious

C．only

D．courageous

7.

A．check

B．shout

C．wait

D．assist

8.

A．cured

B．rescued

C．accompanied

D．comforted

9.

A．slowly

B．quickly

C．honestly

D．slightly

10.

A．treatment

B．shelter

C．aid

D．advice

11.

A．cause

B．lesson

C．heat

D．description

12.

A．melt down

B．consisted of

C．stuck on

D．extended up

13.

A．separated

B．restored

C．moved

D．destroyed

14.

A．identified

B．respected

C．praised

D．criticized

15.

A．creativity

B．independence

C．bravery

D．generosity

4 . People in Paris, France are growing concerned about a problem that has worried people for centuries: bedbugs, which are small, flat insects that live in beds and other places.

With more and more reports of bedbugs being found, the French government is worried about the problem. Millions of people will be traveling to Paris this summer for the 2024 Olympics. France doesn’t want the country to leave a bad impression by letting its visitors get bitten by bedbugs. No one likes bedbugs, but it’s important to remember that they can be upsetting and leave itchy bites behind, but they do not spread diseases. They’ve been around for thousands of years, and even found in old Egyptian tombs.

After World War II, people began using dangerous chemicals to kill them, which caused bedbugs and many other pests to become much less common. But in the past 20 or 30 years, bedbugs have become common again. For one thing, now many bedbugs aren’t affected by most of the chemicals that used to kill them. Some people think that the bedbugs that are left may be ones that the chemicals don’t work on. For another, people are traveling more these days. Bedbugs can hide in tiny spaces, including inside suitcases. When people bring their suitcases to new places, bedbugs can spread to new areas — or from those areas back home.

In France, bedbugs are a long-standing problem. Jean-Michel Berenger, a scientist who studies insects in Marseille, says, “Every late summer we see a big increase in bedbugs.” That’s mainly from people returning after traveling. And now, in addition to reports of bedbugs in hotels and apartments, there’re also reports of them being found in other places: on seats at movie theaters, on long-distance trains, on the Paris subway, and at the country’s busiest airport. French officials are making sure Paris’ apartments, along with hotels and other places where tourists stay, are safe and clean.

1. Why does the French government start dealing with bedbugs?

A．They are spreading diseases.	B．They may affect a big event.
C．They bite more and more people.	D．They exist in France for too long.

2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The places where bedbugs often live.	B．The ways that bedbugs travel globally.
C．The reasons why bedbugs come back.	D．The fact that bedbugs beat chemicals.

3. What’s Jean-Michel’s opinion about bedbugs?

A．Bedbugs can be easily got rid of.

B．The bedbug problem is getting worse and worse.

C．Bedbugs live mainly in hotels and apartments.

D．The number of bedbugs decreases sharply in late summer.

4. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A local newspaper.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A sports magazine.	D．A research report.

5 . “It’s like riding a bike” is a common comment when you want to remind someone that it’s hard to forget a basic skill. But what if you don’t know how to ride a bike?

This was something Annette Kruger, an avid (热衷的) cyclist, saw that was true for many women in Berlin, including refugees, who’d moved to there. Whether they weren’t allowed or didn’t have the opportunity to learn, these women had never experienced the health benefits and independence that cycling offers.

That is why, seven years ago, Kruger started Bikeygees, a non-profit organization focused on teaching women to ride a bike. The group members gather for two hours for training sessions every week. Advanced riders can borrow bikes and helmets for free to practise on their own.

The group also teaches women how to fix bikes, instilling (逐步培养) a sense of self-sufficiency, says Kruger. If they can do bike repairs, ride and learn the German rules of the road, they are awarded with a bike kit, including a bike, a helmet, a bike lock and bike tools. More than 500 bikes have been donated so far, and Kruger says the goal is to eventually provide all participants with their own bikes. To date, the group has taught more than 1,400 women and has met in more than 20 locations within Germany, including in emergency shelters.

Participants have said that riding a bike allows them not only freedom of movement — some of the women use them to bring their children to school — but also hope for the future. Kruger says that she can see the impact that concentrating on a new skill has on the women. “We can’t replace what someone lost in their life, but we can offer something new. The success is measured in the smiles of the riders when they conquer another bike skill.” She recalls one student in her 60s who continued to practice through a bitter winter. She said, “This is a dream for me. I have been waiting my whole life to do this.”

1. What did the women in Berlin obtain from Bikeygees?

A．Opportunities to learn German.	B．Chances to move away from Berlin.
C．Attention to their living conditions.	D．Fitness and freedom to get around.

2. What do we learn about the Bikeygees project?

A．It becomes increasingly popular.	B．It has made large profits.
C．It offers more bikes than needed.	D．It allows beginners to practise individually.

3. Which is a benefit for the participants from the last paragraph?

A．A fund for women.	B．The capacity to earn money.
C．The freedom of their children.	D．A prospect of future life.

4. Which of the following best describes Annette Kruger?

A．Caring.

B．Innocent.

C．Humorous.

D．Honest.

6 . The Best Places for Camping Near Portland

Lost Lake

With 148 campsites, Lost Lake has plenty of room for everyone who wants to go camping near Portland. In addition to a place to park up for the night, the park also has numerous trails to explore, a public boat launch and a fishing dock(码头). But there are no electrical connections available.

Price: Tent sites range from $29- $32 depending on their location.

The Vintages Trailer Resort

Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, camping in a vintage trailer can be a lot of fun, offering a unique lodging experience. It is a pretty luxurious experience, with terrycloth robes, pour-over coffee, and breathtaking views of the neighboring vineyards. There are plenty things to do in the surrounding valley, but primarily it is one of the nation’s top wine-producing regions.

Price: Each trailer varies.

Beaver Campground

Located in between huge old maple trees and sycamores(悬铃木), Beaver Campground makes a great place to stay. The surrounding forest is a great place to explore, and as the campgrounds are small, with only 24 campsites, you will really feel as though you are in the middle of nowhere.

Price: Between $20- $100 a night.

Oxbow Regional Park

One of the most picturesque places to go camping, the perfect place for swimming, rafting, fishing and much more, the park offers 74 drive-up campsites, each of which comes with a picnic table, fire pit, and cooking grill, and there are also 12 RV sites.

Price: $22 a night

1. What can you do in the Lost Lake?

A．Swim in the lake.	B．Use your rice cooker.
C．Take part in water activities.	D．Explore the surrounding forest.

2. Where will a wine lover most want to go?

A．Lost Lake.	B．Beaver Campground.
C．The Vintages Trailer Resort.	D．Oxbow Regional Park.

3. What can be known about the price of the four places?

A．Beaver Campground charges the most.

B．Price ranges from place to place.

C．All places carry out the same pricing policy.

D．Oxbow Regional Park enjoys the lowest price.

7 . Animal volunteering abroad is the perfect opportunity for animal lovers who want to do something good while traveling. Here are several programs.

Leatherback Turtle Ambassador

Our main mission is to protect endangered sea turtles such as the leatherback sea turtle and the green sea turtle. By working with locals and environmental education programs, we will be able to educate people on the importance of protecting the valuable sea ecosystem.

Location: Limon, Costa Rica

Requirements: Age: 18-50; Language skill: basic English

Fee: 266€ per week

Wildlife Shelter Carer

Every year, hundreds of thousands of native animals are injured or become sick, often because of interaction with people or pets. Our wildlife shelters have rescued sick, injured native wildlife and loved them back to health to be returned to the natural environment. Since we receive no funding from governments, the shelters rely on the donations of volunteers and the public.

Location: New South Wales, Australia

Requirements: Age: 18-50; Language skill: fluent English

Fee: 706€ per week

Thai Elephant Sanctuary

Our program helps domesticated elephants rescued from a life of working on the streets or logging and provides care to rescued elephant population. The program has won numerous awards for its ethical contribution to the assistance of Thai Elephants. The team have rescued dozens of elephants and given them shelters in beautiful, open spaces.

Location: Phetchaburi province, Thailand

Requirements: Age: 18-50; Language skill: fluent English

Fee: 647€ per week

Force-free Horse Sanctuary Assistant

Are you passionate about horses and eager to make a positive impact on horse welfare? Join our incredible Force-Free Horse Sanctuary Program, where you’ll become part of a devoted team caring for our beautiful horses. Through positive reinforcement and force-free horsemanship skills, you’ll help improve the lives of these magnificent animals.

Location: Atajate, Spain

Requirements: Age: 14-50; Language skill: basic English or basic Spanish

Fee: 392€ per week

1. Which program costs least per week?

A．Leatherback Turtle Ambassador.	B．Wildlife Shelter Carer.
C．Thai Elephant Sanctuary.	D．Force-free Horse Sanctuary Assistant.

2. What can you do in the program of Wildlife Shelter Carer?

A．Advocate protecting sea animals.

B．Attend to animals in poor condition.

C．Adopt endangered animals as your pets.

D．Acquire complicated horsemanship skills.

3. Where can you volunteer if you are a 15-year-old English speaker?

A．Limon, Costa Rica.	B．New South Wales, Australia.
C．Phetchaburi province, Thailand.	D．Atajate, Spain.

8 . One of the biggest challenges that traditional educators face is how to unlock students’ love of learning. Once students overcome their fear or unwillingness, they will be on the track of becoming motivated learners.

In order to help students discover the joy in learning, some teachers are turning to a simple but effective strategy called gamification-using game-related elements such as activities and rewards to promote students’ engagement in class. With an origin in educational psychology, this approach is designed to reach students by making the learning process funny and interesting.

What’s more, researches show that gamification can also make assignments less stressful. Without too much pressure, students will associate learning with curiosity and joy. Accordingly, they feel like continuing the journey because positive feelings have boosted their confidence.

But like any other strategies, gamification has its drawbacks when used incorrectly. It is very likely that some students only focus on winning rewards but have no interest in understanding concepts or learning new skills-exactly the opposite of the desired outcome. To avoid this, teachers can help prevent students from becoming wrongly motivated by choosing suitable rewards. Instead of class parties or snacks, try rewards that help students develop a passion for academic subjects.

For example, have students earn points towards a class field trip by behaving and doing their assignments, or pair subjects that a student dislikes with fun books or activities to encourage motivation. That way, they associate fun with reading, math, or other skills. More examples include competing on a leader-board, holding a talent show, or playing other team-building games. All activities and rewards need to be carefully selected and well arranged.

If you’re having a hard time getting your class interested in learning, talk with them together or individually about what motivates them and include it into your student engagement strategies.

1. What can we learn about gamification from the first two paragraphs?

A．It improves students' critical thinking.

B．It advocates a traditional teaching style.

C．It motivates students to be active learners.

D．It promotes the use of video games in class.

2. What is the author's attitude to the application of gamification?

A．Favorable.

B．Worried.

C．Doubtful.

D．Objective.

3. How should teachers avoid the drawbacks of gamification?

A．Set learning goals for different students.

B．Associate learning process with assignments.

C．Encourage teamwork by holding class parties.

D．Select suitable rewards for teaching activities.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The analysis of a teaching strategy.

B．The future influences of gamification.

C．A discovery about motivating learners.

D．Recent research on education system.

9 . If “Why?” is the first question in science, “Why not?” must be the second one. It’s interesting to think about why something does not exist in nature, such as a three-legged animal.

In an online lecture, David Jackson, a biologist in Earth and Planetary Sciences, was challenged to come up with “an animal or plant that does not and cannot exist”. Jackson told the audience that in nature, no species known to date has ever been born with a third leg.

Jackson pointed out that, however, many animals do use a particular three-legged pose for support. Examples include meerkats (猫鼬) resting on their tail and back feet and woodpeckers (啄木鸟) using tail feathers to weigh themselves against a tree trunk, which is more stable and requires less energy. Given that three-legged movement does work in some situations, why are there no animals with three legs?

The answer may be at the core of evolution. Over a long time in history, almost all animals have adapted themselves and developed into a body shape which is organized around a central point and can be divided into two similar halves. Butterflies are an excellent example. Not only can their body shape be divided into two matching halves, but also the patterns on each wing are exactly the same. The law of having two sides to everything has been in our DNA since the first animals appeared on the earth.

And it is important to remember that only those biological changes that prove to have brought advantages can be passed down to next generations. If there were three-legged animals, there would be some good reasons for that to happen. However, three-legged animals would not be able to run as fast as four-legged animals. And they would also not be as efficient as two-legged animals. Three legs would simply make climbing, walking, running, and sleeping more difficult.

“The non-existence of three-legged animals can also be seen as the result of natural selection,” Jackson explained to the curious audience.

1. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?

A．By arousing readers' curiosity.

B．By questioning readers openly.

C．By presenting scientific figures.

D．By describing recent research.

2. What is the author’s intention of listing examples in paragraph 3?

A．To express his confusion.

B．To challenge the audience’s belief.

C．To lay the ground for the core question.

D．To put forward some practical solutions.

3. Which of the following can best support the underlined word “evolution” in paragraph 4?

A．Some species born with three legs.	B．Butterflies with mirroring patterns.
C．Meerkats resting on their back feet.	D．Woodpeckers standing on the trunk.

4. What can be passed onto next generations according to David Jackson?

A．Original health conditions.

B．Beneficial biological changes.

C．Possible individual advantages.

D．Modern and healthy lifestyles.

10 . There is no better way to explore the Great Wall in China than by hiking or walking along it. Here we recommend three most popular hiking routes for you. Take your time and feel the history coming to life.

Route 1: Jinshanling-Simatai (West)

This route is also called Jinshanling Great Wall hiking. It is definitely the best hiking route if you want to see the original Great Wall. It includes some ruined sections as well as some breathtaking scenery with the Wall snaking along the mountain ridges into the distance.

Distance from Beijing: 1.5 hours by road                    Wall conditions: half ruined

Time needed: about 3 hours on the Wall                    Length: 5 kilometers

Difficulty:＊＊＊＊

Route 2: Mutianyu-Simatai

Mutianyu is the best fully restored section of the Great Wall with convenient access from Beijing. Simatai is the most spectacular wild section of the Wall but this route is the most visitor-friendly. An overnight stay in a hotel at Gubei Water Town will allow you to have a relaxing tour of the Simatai Great Wall section.

Distance from Beijing: 5 hours by road             Wall conditions: totally ruined

Time needed: two days                                        Length: 10 kilometers

Difficulty: ＊＊＊

Route 3: Jiankou-Mutianyu (Wild Hike)

The experience will be extraordinary. When you reach the mountain ridges, you have conquered the most challenging Great Wall section. What's more, there are no crowds around you-it's just you, the mountains, the ruined wall, your guide, and the history behind these ancient ruins.

Distance from Beijing: 2. 5 hours by road                    Wall conditions: partly ruined

Time needed: about 4 hours on the Wall                    Length: 7 kilometers

Difficulty: ＊＊＊＊＊

If you love a hiking trip with pleasant surprises and no disappointments, just pick one from the above routes.

1. What elements are included in the above three routes?

A．Equipment and scenery.	B．Length and ticket prices.
C．Distance and time needed.	D．Time and weather conditions.

2. Why is Route 2 the most suitable one for elderly visitors?

A．It includes a night’s stay to relax.	B．It covers the most original section.
C．It offers a full view of the Great Wall.	D．It provides best sites for taking photos.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A novel.

B．A brochure.

C．A course plan.

D．A book review.