1 . Instructors can use examinations to evaluate student performance in a class. Midterm examination notices and final examination dates and times are published before registering begins.

Midterm Examination Guidelines

Midterm examinations are usually held during regularly scheduled class meeting times. However, large classes with multiple sections requiring a common midterm examination can hold examinations outside regular class meeting times with the following restrictions:

●Notice of out-of-class midterm examination dates and times must be published in the Schedule of Classes and on MyUCLA before registration begins.

●Instructors must include out-of-class midterm examination dates in the course outline.

Final Examination Guidelines

Final examinations are generally held in the same rooms as class meetings; however, by prior arrangement with the Registrar’s Office, common final examinations can be scheduled, and additional room locations may be booked. Final examination locations are displayed on Monday of the ninth week of the term in the Schedule of Classes and in MyUCLA. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure the final examination times do not conflict by checking the Schedule of Classes.

The instructor’’s methods of evaluation must be announced at the beginning of the course. Final written examinations may not surpass three hours’ length and are given only at the times and places established and published by the department chair and the registrar.

Instructors must submit grades no later than 10 days after the last day of finals for fall, winter, and spring terms, and no later than 10 days after the last day of any given summer session.

1. What is the purpose of publishing exam notices before registering begins?

A．To announce changes about exam policies.

B．To ensure students are well-prepared for exams.

C．To emphasize the importance of midterm exams.

D．To allow students to plan their schedules in advance.

2. When can out-of-class midterm examination dates and times be announced?

A．After registration begins.	B．Before registration begins.
C．Anytime during the semester.	D．Only on the first day of the class,

3. What is the responsibility of students regarding the final examination times?

A．To determine the locations of final examinations.

B．To make sure the final examination times do not conflict.

C．To schedule additional room locations for final exams.

D．To submit grades within 10 days after the last day of finals.

2 . Alia found herself disappointed in the drawing studio after missing out on picking her classes due to illness. She had hoped for Biology, but it was ___________ by the time she got to choose. She loved everything about science, from the way it used facts to how it revealed the basic nature of things. But ___________ was so... un-scientific.

The first class project was self-portraits (肖像). Some students were drawing self-portraits using___________. Others were working from photographs. Alia___________the incomplete outlines, feeling like a cat in a dog show.

The teacher ___________ her. “Every portrait begins with a circle,” he said. “Then you create a series of lines.” To ___________, he drew a group of small, quick portraits. He began each one with a ___________ , some straight lines, and a triangle (三角形) to determine ___________ the eyes, nose, and chin (下巴) should go.

___________, Alia began her own self-portrait. She ____________ the basic form of a head, the way she had been shown. From there, she used lines to plot the ____________ of her face. The process took patience and ____________ . She had to take note of each detail. One wrong measurement could throw off the whole ____________.

Alia was surprised by the structure and discipline involved in drawing a portrait. Measuring, studying details and ____________ the basic nature of something ______________ her of what she loved about science.

1.

A．full

B．changeable

C．busy

D．tough

2.

A．biology

B．art

C．physics

D．medicine

3.

A．artbooks

B．glass

C．brushes

D．mirrors

4.

A．cared for

B．searched for

C．glanced at

D．get rid of

5.

A．punished

B．approached

C．blamed

D．requested

6.

A．introduce

B．demonstrate

C．complete

D．promote

7.

A．letter

B．square

C．circle

D．dot

8.

A．why

B．when

C．how

D．where

9.

A．Surprisingly

B．Excitedly

C．Hesitantly

D．Disappointedly

10.

A．drew

B．wrote

C．printed

D．typed

11.

A．features

B．sizes

C．colors

D．lengths

12.

A．accuracy

B．love

C．courage

D．humor

13.

A．design

B．paper

C．portrait

D．book

14.

A．changing

B．revealing

C．distinguishing

D．understanding

15.

A．warned

B．informed

C．suspect

D．reminded

3 . Being more organized can change your life for the better and can even result-in you becoming more successful. After all, when you have things in order, you will be likely to get more done and achieve more of your goals.     1    . If you aim to enhance your organizational skills, consider using the following strategies.

●Create a To-Do List

Keeping a to-do list is crucial for staying organized and ensuring productivity throughout your day. You can choose traditional pen and paper methods or use phone apps and computer software programs to track tasks and receive reminders for deadlines.     2    

●Keep a Schedule

It’s essential to maintain a schedule by recording important dates for tasks such as bill payments and project submissions. Additionally, keeping track of meetings and setting alerts beforehand ensures adequate preparation and timely attendance.     3    

●Get Things Done Right Away

Procrastination (拖延症) is only going to cause you problems.     4    . Get things done as soon as you can, rather than putting them off until later on. Not only will this help you be more organized, but it will also reduce the amount of time you waste during the day.

●Set Priorities

    5    . This means knowing what you want and not being sorry for taking time out for it. Everyone has priorities and they are all different, so it’s important to be true to yourself and what you want. You have to make a list, and make sure that you work your way down. Put the most important thing at the top, most of the things we keep putting off we usually push to the bottom of the list.

A．This can prevent forgetfulness

B．So this is a trait you definitely need to change

C．You have to take note of what your priorities are

D．This is an absolute must for those who are diligent

E．Actually highly successful people share the trait of being organized

F．Make sure you can easily access the things that you use most often

G．This approach helps in staying organized and managing time effectively

4 . Humans spend approximately one-third of their lives sleeping, which means that by the time you reach 15 years old, you will have slept for about 5 years! However, the question remains: why do we do it? Sleep has long been a puzzle for people, leading scientists to explore its mysteries. They have found that during sleep, our brains and bodies do not simply shut down; instead, complex processes unfold.

What causes sleepiness? It’s caused by our biological clock releasing a special chemical signal at the same time daily, signaling it’’s time to wind down. The feeling of heaviness comes from the buildup of old nerve messenger chemicals. When the message gets too much, the brain senses that it’s time to sleep. During sleep, the body breaks down and clears away these old messengers, preparing for a fresh start.

As you slip into sleep, your heart and breathing slow down, and your brain ignores the most sounds and surroundings around you. Despite appearances, your brain remains active during sleep, performing essential tasks. Throughout the night, you cycle through light, deep, and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep stages every 90 minutes. Early on, slow-wave sleep is the primary stage, aiding in brain cleaning, while towards morning,REM sleep increases, leading to vivid dreams. During sleep, your body repairs and grows, creating new skin, muscle, and other tissues with released chemicals. It’s also a time for hormone (荷尔蒙) production, aiding growth, and boosting the immune (免疫) system to fight infections.

Scientists still have many questions about sleep, such as why some people need more sleep than others and how certain animals can function with less sleep. They aim to find ways to improve sleep quality. However, one thing is clear: getting enough sleep is vital for health and intelligence. Think of sleep as a free magic potion that strengthens you, aids growth, boosts immunity, and enhances intelligence, happiness, and creativity. Simply lie down and rest to enjoy these benefits.

1. What inference can be drawn from scientists’ findings about sleep?

A．Sleep serves no purpose.	B．Sleep has fundamental processes.
C．Sleep involves complex processes.	D．Sleep has minimal impact on brain function.

2. What is the primary function of the body’s “biological clock“?

A．Determining the best time for sleep.

B．Controlling chemicals within the body.

C．Managing eating and digestion patterns.

D．Regulating daytime and nighttime activities.

3. What is the main focus of the third paragraph?

A．Describing the different stages and functions of sleep.

B．Discussing the benefits of daytime activities for overall health.

C．Exploring the effects of inadequate sleep on the body and mind.

D．Analyzing the impact of stress on the immune system during sleep.

4. Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage?

A．Narrative of personal sleep experiences.

B．Comparison of human and animal sleep patterns.

C．Imaginary stories illustrating the advantages of sleep.

D．Explanation of sleep importance, with body processes described.

5 . 假定你是李华，正在英国参加交换项目，上周六不慎在图书馆遗失一个背包。朋友告诉你校园网登了一则失物招领，请你写封邮件，确认是否是你的背包，内容包括:

Found Found a grey-coloured bag in the school library on Saturday. It is a bag with not much weight. Owner may please contact 36254927@hotmail.com.

1.包的外观;
2.包内物品;
3.取回方式。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear finder,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

People worldwide have enjoyed noodles for thousands of years. But did you ever stop     1     (think): who made the very first noodle? People first started     2     (grow) wheat and making flour in the Middle East around 10,000 years ago. However, until 2002, no evidence of ancient noodles had been uncovered. Archaeologists discovered an upside-down clay bowl in the     3     (ruin) of an ancient Chinese village. When they lifted it, they found a 4,000-year-old noodle. This “mummy” noodle     4     (make) from grain. Traders brought wheat     5     China about the time this ancient noodle was cooked. The Chinese     6     (eventual) mastered the art of stretching wheat dough (面团) into long noodles.

Some people claim that Marco Polo brought pasta (意粉) to Italy. The tale of his discovery was likely enhanced to promote pasta consumption in America. Marco Polo’s writings suggest that noodles were already present in Italy during his time, as he compared Chinese noodles to     7     (that) in Italy. The Middle East also played a     8       (significance) role in noodle history. The oldest written mention of pasta outside China dates back about 1,600 years in the Middle East. Dried noodles were a popular travel food in the region and beyond, making them a likely prospect for spreading the noodle recipe to other parts of     9     world.

So who REALLYinvented noodles? We may never know-the history of noodles is as complicated as a bowl of pasta. But     10     invented them, we’re sure glad they did!

7 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman’s dad want to move abroad!

A．He hopes to return to his hometown.

B．He is tired of the fast pace of city life.

C．He prefers to live in a smaller town.

2. Where are the speaker’s parents planning to move?

A．Valencia.

B．A busy city.

C．A remote village.

3. What do we know about Vatencia?

A．It is quite familiar to the woman’s parents.

B．It is a kind of a big town with quiet environment.

C．It is an ideal place to live for the woman’s parents.

4. What needs the woman to do before moving?

A．Take over the family business.

B．Move to Spain with her parents.

C．Assist her parents with the move.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the woman do after the interview?

A．Advertise the garden.

B．Visit the man’s garden.

C．Write for a newspaper.

2. What firstly made the man show an interest in gardening?

A．Being gifted plants by friends.

B．Reading about gardening in 1980.

C．Visiting Kew Gardens frequently.

3. Where did Mr. Whinfield learn a lot about gardening?

A．From gardening classes.

B．From visiting Kew Gardens.

C．From reading gardening books.

4. What did the man’s first garden look like?

A．It was a tiny piece of land.

B．It was filled with wildflower.

C．It was located in West London.

9 . Now I finally understand how much my mother loves me.

Back home from the _________, during the first few weeks of my daughter’s life, it seemed like I was never doing anything besides _________ the baby. Life was little more than a thin stream of milk _________ any body to hers, _________ interrupted by a peanut-butter sandwich.

Of course I’d heard _________ were always waking up. But this now seemed like a joke. How did anyone get them to _________ in the first place? Every time I put the baby down, she cried and cried. She slept only when she was being held. So my husband and I _________ by turns. Usually I _________ her till eleven or so, my husband was with her until two or three or four, and then I got up to hold her again until morning. The Internet said babies _________ comfort at dusk because of their primal (最初的) __________ of being deserted in the dark. “Don’t worry, baby,” I told the crying baby in my arms. “I won’t __________ you in the dark.”

My mother finally arrived to help. I had __________ for her arrival every morning. Her __________ meant I could get some rest. Every few hours, my mother put a plate on my lap, loaded with __________. She said, “You need to eat.” She held my baby girl against her chest and __________ in her car, “You know how your mama loves you? That’s how I love her.”

1.

A．restaurant

B．hotel

C．street

D．hospital

2.

A．educating

B．nursing

C．observing

D．measuring

3.

A．connecting

B．preferring

C．describing

D．comparing

4.

A．eventually

B．previously

C．occasionally

D．frequently

5.

A．mothers

B．fathers

C．doctors

D．babies

6.

A．move

B．talk

C．sleep

D．jump

7.

A．moved away

B．wrote down

C．settled down

D．stayed up

8.

A．fed

B．held

C．awaited

D．amused

9.

A．needed

B．offered

C．refused

D．allowed

10.

A．fear

B．desire

C．freedom

D．passion

11.

A．touch

B．abandon

C．meet

D．cheat

12.

A．accounted

B．answered

C．applied

D．longed

13.

A．presence

B．departure

C．complaint

D．permission

14.

A．books

B．clothes

C．foods

D．toys

15.

A．sang

B．whispered

C．cried

D．screamed

10 . We are familiar with an old saying that “Clothes make the man”, which means good-looking outfits may possibly make a person better respected and look more like a true gentleman.    1    . Naturally, he may be well respected and gracefully treated even though he doesn’t seem so respectable as others imagine. Instead, if a man is poorly or commonly dressed, he can’t avoid being looked down upon and unfairly treated,    2    . As far as these people are concerned, what one wears is taken as an essential signal of status and an expression of characteristics. Consequently, clothes do seem to help make a good impression on others, and gain more respect.

    3    . I think the good impression one leaves on others based on clothes doesn’t last long. Only good internal quality and beauty will impress people forever and never fade.     4    . On the contrary, when people who are fascinated by a person’s clothes eventually find out that he is an undesirable person, they would think he is pretentious and may even treat him with contempt (蔑视). On top of this, people who attach too much importance to clothes would waste their time and money on it. Besides, it adversely affects their effort on the things that really matter.

In summary,     5    . Nothing can count more than good internal quality in building up the man. Therefore, only one’s internal beauty and knowledge are more decisive of a person’s value.

A．clothes do help in making an initial image, but do not make the man

B．As a result, all the people spare no money to buy expensive fine clothes

C．Clothes just make a man look better but will in no sense make a better person

D．But I have a different view on this issue

E．Thus, a man should be always dressed like a gentleman

F．for many people judge others only by the way they dress

G．If a man is well dressed, he will probably gain more confidence and dignity