1 . Responsibility is the good character of human race. However, in this world, few people have self-esteem, self-confidence, enterprising, compassion, perseverance, filial piety and kindness.

The faucet (旋塞) has many uses: to provide water _________the people. _________, some people will turn on the faucet and are unwilling to turn it off.

In the school, there are many classmates littering. This is a bad behavior. Littering garbage back to pollute the environment, making the campus unclean.

It is _________ that there is a young man studying in the United States _________ has good grades in school and is also very smart and capable. After graduation, he thought he could find a good job with his knowledge and ability. However, he went to many companies and _________ rejected. When he asked _________ he was rejected, the reply he got was: Although you are very talented, you escaped the ticket 3 times. My company is _________ have talents and good quality such as integrity (正直). This is also a _________.

Do what you can do by yourself. The tasks assigned (分配) to you by the teacher _________ be done to the best of your ability.

When you see a very __________ person, you will __________ think about his miserable life or continue to weave him in the future. This is your kind __________. If you get a failing test paper, you will definitely push all the responsibilities to the teacher. It’s not right __________ this time. It’s __________ you don’t study hard to fail the exam.

Classmates, let’s __________ action! Let us reinvigorate (使再振作) and change our bad ailments, not to litter and so on. Then, we can become a modern little citizen with a sense of responsibility.

1.

A．to

B．with

C．for

D．from

2.

A．But

B．However

C．And

D．While

3.

A．said

B．say

C．speak

D．spoken

4.

A．where

B．that

C．while

D．who

5.

A．was

B．is

C．were

D．are

6.

A．how

B．what

C．why

D．that

7.

A．for

B．with

C．to

D．from

8.

A．blame

B．responsibility

C．duty

D．onus

9.

A．may

B．should

C．can

D．must

10.

A．miserable

B．pity

C．rich

D．nasty

11.

A．decidely

B．rueful

C．commiserative

D．definitely

12.

A．compassion

B．concern

C．solicitude

D．feeling

13.

A．on

B．in

C．at

D．for

14.

A．that

B．becaue

C．why

D．were

15.

A．put

B．take

C．in

D．up

2 . With the rapidly developing of the society, culture have changed greatly. In the city, no one can escape from the fast pace. And as a result, the traditional culture are believed becoming lost. However, why the traditional culture are becoming lost? First, we eat the popularized fast food and enjoy the popularized “fast food” culture. Since we get used to such fast things that many traditional things have been ignored. Second, we have brought up many other cultures, those culture are more popular than our owe culture for the young people, they interest in the other cultures because those cultures are new things and the youngs are curious about new things. And young people stand for the future culture. So many people believe that the traditional culture will gradually be lost.

To some traditional cultures that are on decline, we have taken active measures to conserve them. Experts have come up with proper advice on protecting such cultures. Many volunteers have dedicated themselves to studying them. First and foremost, more and more people have discerned the importance of the traditional culture. Therefore, we are sure that our efforts will lead to a brilliant future.

If a culture wants to gain an eternal life, it should change itself to cater to the people in its age. So does our traditional culture. Traditional cultures adhering to modern means appear rigorous. For example, we make CDs for classic music so that it can not only meet modern needs but also spread further and more successfully in the modern world.The appearance of traditional culture changes, but the essence will never change and will be well accepted.

1. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A．The importance of traditional culture.

B．The reasons why traditional culture is becoming lost.

C．The measures that have been taken to protect traditional culture.

D．The benefits of learning other cultures.

2. What is the main reason for the loss of traditional culture?

A．People are too busy to pay attention to traditional culture.

B．Many traditional things have been ignored due to the popularity of fast food.

C．Young people are more interested in other cultures.

D．The government doesn’t pay enough attention to traditional culture.

3. What measures have been taken to protect traditional culture?

A．Experts have provided advice on protecting traditional culture.

B．Many volunteers have devoted themselves to studying traditional culture.

C．The government has invested a lot of money in protecting traditional culture.

D．All of the above.

4. Why is it necessary to change traditional culture?

A．To make it more popular.

B．To make it more suitable for modern society.

C．To keep it alive.

D．To make it more interesting.

3 . Animals are important living creatures on our planet. They play a significant role in maintaining the balance of nature. However, due to human activities like deforestation (采伐森林), poaching, pollution, and habitat destruction, many animal species have either become extinct or are on the verge of extinction.

Animals are the natural resources wasted by human beings in history. Animals were killed for their fur and feathers, for food, for sports, just because they hindered the disappearance of thousands of animals from the earth. Today, hundreds of animals are on the danger list, which are considered to be in danger in the United States alone.

Why should people care? Because we need animals, and because once they’re gone, there won’t be any more animals. They’re not just beautiful or interesting food. They’re not just a source of food.

Every animal has its place in the balance of nature. Destroying an animal can cause a lot of problems. For example, when farmers kill a lot of eagles, farmers’ corn and grain stores are destroyed by rats.

Why? Because eagles eat rats and mice. When there are no eagles to control their numbers, rats and mice reproduce very quickly. Fortunately, some people are trying to help save animals. Some groups raise funds to let people know about this problem.They are trying to get the government to protect animals in danger through laws. Quite a number of countries have passed laws that prohibit killing any animal or plant on the dangerous list. The number of some animals in danger is increasing.

As responsible citizens, it is our duty to take necessary steps to protect animals and their habitats. One way to do this is by creating awareness about the importance of conservation. We should educate people on the significance of wildlife and the role we play in protecting it. We should also urge governments to take action in preserving animal habitats and to enforce (实施) laws to prevent poaching and illegal trade of wildlife.

Another way to protect animals is by supporting organizations that work towards animal conservation. These organizations rescue, rehabilitate, and release animals back into their natural habitat. They also conduct research and raise awareness about endangered species.

In conclusion, protecting animals is not just a responsibility, but a necessity. We should take necessary steps to conserve wildlife and their habitats to ensure a healthy and sustainable environment for all living creatures on earth.

1. The author’s attitude towards animals is _____.

A．positive

B．negative

C．neutral

D．indifferent

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason why animals are important?

A．They play a significant role in maintaining the balance of nature.

B．They are a source of food.

C．They are beautiful and interesting.

D．They are not related to human beings.

3. Why do some people try to help save animals?

A．Because they are interested in animals.

B．Because they want to make money.

C．Because they realize the importance of animals.

D．Because they are ordered to do so by the government.

4. The purpose of this passage is ____.

A．to describe the importance of animals

B．to criticize human activities that harm animals

C．to call on people to protect animals

D．to introduce some endangered animals

4 . Modern technology has had a great influence on people's entertainment choices, making them less creative. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Bearing in mind the likely effects of the modern technology on entertainments on today's users are important, because it is an issue that is discussed daily nowadays by people in both the private and public sectors(公共部门). However, does the modern technology benefits all aspects of human society? Some people may answer to the contrary. As far as I can see, current technology is undermining modern people's creative ability by providing individuals sorted ways of relaxation.

The likely effects of modern technology on entertainment for people today are important, because it is an issue that is discussed daily in both the private and public sectors. However, does modern technology benefit all aspects of human society? Some people may answer in the negative. As far as I can see, modern technology undermines people's creative ability by providing individuals pre-digested forms of relaxation.

To begin with , it has been known from the latest resources that modern people prefer to enjoy high-tech ways of recreation. More and more people from all works feel so pressuarable that they turn to modern technology which is supposed to be there providing convenient, time-saving and fresh entertainment while fewer and fewer individuals choose to play jigsaws(拼图) or make some exquisite handicrafts(精美的手工艺品) which is the very things expand their imaginary world and make them more creative in their spare time.

Further more, modern people are more likely to count on current technology whether in physiological or psychological. What is meant by this is that plenty of people fully enjoy the entertaining products such as, TV, MP3 or internet games high-tech brings to them that they spend lots of time on them without doing anything else. Couch-potato syndrome(典型表现) is one such example. The more people rely on those modern entertaining items, the more possible that people form a negative habitual opinion that these high-tech can do everything for them, and the less likely people will be initiative and creative in their life.

It goes without saying that modern technology do bring us low-cost, efficient entertaining products, and these may initiate some individuals' inspiration occasionally. But that's very limited compared to the side effects they give rise to.

In conclusion, it is very important to know that it's the creative ability that make our human society prosperous and flourish. Modern technology is just a powerful tool in the charge of human to benefit our conduction.

1. What is the synonym of “undermining”?

A．supporting

B．weakening

C．strengthening

D．building

2. What high-tech entertainment way do people prefer to enjoy according to the text?

A．Playing jigsaws

B．Making exquisite handicrafts

C．Watching TV, listening to MP3 or playing online games

D．Reading books

3. How does the author think modern technology affects people's creativity?

A．By providing pre-digested forms of relaxation and reducing people's imagination.

B．By making people overly dependent on high-tech products and making them lazy.

C．By making people addicted to entertainment and having no time for creative activities.

D．All of the above.

4. What is the main idea of the article?

A．Modern technology makes people's entertainment choices more diverse.

B．Modern technology has a positive impact on people's creativity.

C．Modern technology weakens people's creativity in some ways.

D．Modern technology has both advantages and disadvantages and needs to be treated correctly.

5 . There is no doubt that human activity has an effect on the planet. We see the evidence (证据) of mankind’ s endeavors all around us. Overall, it seems that human activity harms the Earth more than benefits it makes. As is vividly (生动地) betrayed (背叛) in the photo above, due to over development, there is limited land being set aside for endangered animals.

Absolutely, we should reserve some land for the world’s animals for the following reasons. First, mankind’s need for land is constantly growing. If the demand is not checked controlled in some way, humans will eventually develop all of the earth’s available land. At that time, mankind will have no more room to grow, and all the wild animals will have disappeared, as well as other valuable resources. Second, humans are able to innovate (创新) and can use the land that they already possess in more efficient ways. Animals are unable to do this. Once their land is taken away from them, they will die. Third and last, endangered animals are an important part of the biodiversity of our planet. If they disappear, we cannot predict what the effect will be. Therefore, we should treat such animals as a valuable resource to be protected.

To sum up, the world’s endangered animals are an important resource and we should protect them by setting aside some land for them. Although mankind’s need for land continues to grow, people are intelligent and inventive enough to put the land into use properly. In this way, we can have enough land for farming, housing and industry,and preserve the biodiversity of the planet at the same time.

1. What are some of the reasons to keep some land for the world’s animals?

A．One

B．Two

C．Three

D．Four

2. What can you discover from reading the article?

A．We don’t see evidence of human effort all around us.

B．Human activities harm the planet more than good.

C．There is no constant growth in human demand for land.

D．Animal species are an important part of the planet’s biodiversity.

3. Where did this article come from?

A．Journal of child science	B．Environmental Protection News
C．Global Business Times	D．Industrial news

6 . The sun is shinning. I get on No. 151 bus. I’m heading for my office. The sight on the bus is striking: People sit so close together, using those thin sheets of newspapers to keep their distance.

As the bus approaches the National Park, a voice suddenly rings out, “Attention! Attention! This is your driver speaking.”

No one speaks. We look at the back of the driver’s head. His voice carries authority. “Put your papers down. All of you.” The newspapers come down and they are placed on our laps.

“Now, turn and face the person next to you. Go ahead.” Amazingly, we all do it. Still, no one smiles. Just follow the order.

I face an old woman, her head wrapped tightly in a red scarf. I see her nearly everyday. Our eyes meet. We wait for the next order from the driver. We smile to each other. There is a feeling of relief. The barrier (隔阂) has been broken. We cannot help saying, “Good morning, neighbor.”

It is not so hard after all. Some of us repeat it. Others shake hands. Many laugh. The bus driver says nothing more. Slowly, I hear laughter, a warm sound I have never heard before on the bus.

When we reach my stop, I say good-bye to my seatmate, and then jump from the doorstep. As No. 151 bus drives away, I smile as I watch the happy faces of the passengers. This day is starting off better than most.

1. Where does the story take place according to the passage?

A．On a street.

B．On a bus.

C．In a park.

D．In an office.

2. What’s the author’s attitude towards the driver’s behaviour?

A．Supportive.

B．Negative.

C．Unclear.

D．Doubtful.

3. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?

A．To stress the effect of reading on people.	B．To introduce the ways of communicating.
C．To ask people to use more public transport.	D．To encourage people to break the barriers.

7 . This free night of music is a must-attend for jazz fans and music lovers alike! It is presented in association with the American Jazz Museum.

For the first time on stage in an ongoing cooperation, theoretical physicist Stephen Alexander and NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison, a New Orleans-based saxophonist, explore their theory of quantum improvisation (量子即兴创作). They will also be joined by composer and bassist Santi Debriano along with other famous musicians for a night of jazz and its poetic link to the universe.

Time

7:00 pm—8:30 pm, December 22,2023

Event

6:00 p. m.—Doors open

7:00 p. m.—Lively conversation on jazz and quantum improvisation with Library President Lisa Browar, Stephen Alexander, and Donald Harrison

7:30 p. m.—Jazz concert—seven to eight songs, including two original pieces—starts!

8:30 p. m.—Jazz concert concludes

Venue

Please note that this event will be held at the Folly Theater, 300 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105. The program will be free and open to the public, but advanced registration will be required. Attendees can also purchase the souvenirs such as T-shirts and caps linked to the event as well as the magazine signed by these famous musicians.

Parking

Parking is available in the garage next to the Folly Theater for $10-$15. The garage only accepts credit cards.

1. What does the concert mainly focus on?

A．The modern science.	B．The popular music.
C．The musical instruments.	D．The jazz of physics.

2. How long does the Jazz concert last?

A．Half an hour.

B．An hour.

C．One and half an hour.

D．Two hours.

3. Which of the following is free of charge?

A．Parking in the garage.	B．A T-shirt worn by a musician.
C．Admission to the event.	D．The magazine signed by musicians.

8 . Labor is important and necessary for everyone. I am glad that I learned the_______of work when I was a child.

I grew up on a farm. We had to care for such _______as cows and sheep from morning till evening, seven days a week. _______during school vacations and on weekends we still had_______work to do. I was paid for my work. From the age of 10, my parents_______me $1 an hour. Because of this, I learned how to_______money. When I was only 11, I saved enough to buy a ten-speed bicycle. In high school, I_______a job in a nearby town during the summer to save money_______college. I learned how to manage money at an _______age.

I also learned the satisfaction of work well done. The young animals were my responsibility. Most________often had problems with their young cows getting sick. I was proud that my young cows were usually ________. I loved it when the whole family ________together to get in hay (干草) before a rainstorm. It was exciting when we jumped out of bed in the middle of the night to________the cows in the field after they had escaped through a broken fence. Doing hard work at an early age________me how valuable it can be. And from these________I learned to be confident and self-disciplined (自律的).

1.

A．value

B．difference

C．amount

2.

A．shops

B．animals

C．plants

3.

A．Seldom

B．Never

C．Even

4.

A．farm

B．office

C．research

5.

A．left

B．paid

C．lent

6.

A．give

B．return

C．save

7.

A．got

B．lost

C．refused

8.

A．of

B．in

C．for

9.

A．old

B．early

C．average

10.

A．teachers

B．farmers

C．engineers

11.

A．healthy

B．nervous

C．weak

12.

A．ate

B．studied

C．worked

13.

A．bring up

B．put away

C．look for

14.

A．provided

B．taught

C．introduced

15.

A．experiences

B．discussions

C．directions

9 . There’s no better way to get to know a country than by taking part in its festivals. Our yearly round-up of Germany’s best festivals will give you a taste of German culture, tradition, and art at its best. Here are some of them.

Carnival

Carnival is also called the “Fifth Season” in Germany. Alongside many colorful costume balls, the highlight of this festival is the Rose Monday Parade with marching bands, dancers, and decorated floats parading down the streets across Germany. Carnival is celebrated throughout the country but centered in Cologne, Düsseldorf, Muenster, and Mainz.

International Film Festival in Berlin

Every February, Berlin rolls out the red carpet to host the Berlin International Film Festival. What to expect? More than 400 films from all over the world, parties, historic theatres and special events open to everyone who loves film. Besides Cannes, Berlinale is the most important film festival in Europe.

Oktoberfest in Munich

Every September and October, over 6 million visitors from around the world come to Munich to celebrate Bavarian cuisine, music, and traditions. There are many colorful parades, open-air concerts, and fun rides to enjoy for the whole family.

Wine Festival and Wurstmarkt in Bad Duerkheim

Although this fair is officially called “ Wurstmarkt”(sausage market), it’s famous for its celebration of excellent local wines. Located in Rhineland, the second largest region in Germany where wine is produced, the Wurstmarkt prides itself on being the world’s biggest wine festival. This event has been celebrated every September for almost 600 years.

1. What’s the text mainly intended to introduce?

A．Rich German culture, tradition and art.

B．Some of the best festivals in Germany.

C．Exciting ways to get to know Germany.

D．Some popular destinations in Germany.

2. Carnival differs from the other three festivals mainly in its ________.

A．appeal for visitors	B．diversity of activities
C．region of celebrations	D．length of time for celebrations

3. Which appeals to wine lovers most?

A．Cologne.

B．Berlin.

C．Munich.

D．Rhineland.

10 . Many of us think of sharks as powerful, mysterious, and lonely as they move through the deep. And nowonder the fish have long been portrayed in popular media as lone predators, appearing out of nowhere to attack. But that image has come under inspection in recent years, as shark researchers around the world have discovered the fish gathering in large numbers and interacting with others of their own species in ways that are obviously friendly.

Yannis Papastamatiou, a marine scientist at Florida International University, and his team used acoustic transmitters to record the interactions over four years of about 40 reef sharks around Hawaii. Their study found that reef sharks return to the same communities year after year, forming clear preferences for sharks with some friendships that endured throughout the study. In his 2016 study, he found that individual sharks tagged with recording devices had thousands of interactions with their peers, with some pairs spending up to four straight days together. The study also found certain sharks were unmistakably companions. “These weren’t random associations,” he says.

Finding out why sharks socialize — and how much of their behavior is cooperative — is a challenge, but there are some clues, such as food availability and warmer waters. Great white sharks, are showing up in record numbers along southern California beaches as the population has doubled since 1994. While great white sharks typically maintain distances of about 30 feet from each other and don’t seem too close, they are clearly drawn together by a preference for the area. In some cases, there may not be an obvious purpose for shark’s friendship. At the Bimini Shark Lab, Smukall and his colleagues found that young lemon sharks sought out companionship of other sharks for no clear reason. There’s growing evidence that lemon sharks have their own personalities, which may influence whether they spend time with other sharks, he adds.

More would be known about the intimate lives of sharks if the field weren’t so new, due in part to a lack of funding and sharks’ negative reputation. “We’ve only had about 20 years to really start studying sharks,” says Smukall.

1. Why do the reef sharks return to the same groups every year?

A．To move to other places together.	B．To find a better place to lay eggs.
C．To change the food chain of the sea.	D．To search for the company of other fish.

2. Which of the following is NOT the reason why sharks socialize?

A．Global Warming.	B．Preference for an area.
C．Sharks’ personalities.	D．Food availability.

3. What can be found according to Yannis’s 2016 study?

A．Sharks usually spend four days with their peers.

B．The relationship between some sharks is steady.

C．All the sharks were attached to recording devices.

D．Sharks have thousands of interactions every day.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Sharks always have a bad reputation.

B．Scientist will begin studying sharks in 20 years.

C．There will be a long way to go before knowing sharks completely.

D．It is unnecessary to put money into the research of the sharks.