1 . 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。

When a person wakes up in the morning, seven items are necessary and unavoidable in his or her life: firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea.

The saying     1     (update) recently, and it is now widely accepted     2     the seven items have been integrated into one thing-a parcel.

The     3     (adjust) saying illustrates the importance of parcels in Chinese people’s lives nowadays.

Although the delivery industry has boomed in the past decade, and many people rely     4     (heavy) on parcels to maintain their normal lives, it is easy     5     (forget) the most important part of the network-the millions of couriers who transport the items to their recipients.

In China, these essential people usually have busy schedules     6     handle heavy workloads. For example, in big cities such as Beijing, each courier usually collects and delivers 200 to 300 parcels a day, even during off - peak     7     (period).

They often wear colorful uniforms and ride electric bikes through the streets and communities. People call them “busy bees” in honor of       8     (they) hard work.

Sometimes, they rush to meet their schedules and aim to deliver     9     large number of parcels, raising the risk of traffic accidents. Sometimes they work overtime to complete deliveries. Occasionally, they are subject     10     unreasonable complaints.

2 . Cao Dewang was born in May 1946 in Shanghai. His family is said to have high social standing in Fujian province. But his family background didn’t guarantee a wealthy lifestyle. According to Cao, soon after he was born, his family lost all of their possessions on their way back from Shanghai to Fujian.

After losing their wealth, the family farm became their only means of survival. Cao worked on his family’s farm, and there were many days when he’d go without food. In order to support his family, he dropped out of school when he was 14 and began to work. Nonetheless,he taught himself over a thousand Chinese characters with the help of a dictionary.

Cao began selling tobacco leaves and fruit to earn a living. He also worked as a cook and repaired bicycles. For over twenty years, he worked 16 hours a day to escape poverty.

Cao Dewang was working as a sales manager at a glass factory run by the local government for glass used in water meters. He saved up his earnings until he had enough to buy out the very factory in 1983.

Japanese car producers were looking to set up production of their vehicles in China in the 80’s. Cao saw the opportunity and dove into the production of vehicle glass, establishing the Yaohua Automotive Glass Co. in 1987.

Now named Fuyao Group, it started as a joint venture company before it was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1993 and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015. Headquartered in Fuging, Fujian, it is currently one of the largest auto glass producers in the world. Audi, Fiat, Ford, Honda, and Nissan are among Fuyao’s biggest customers.

Since 2013, the Fuyao Group had been looking to establish a factory in the U.S. and was looking at possible sites. It picked the site of an abandoned GM assembly plant in Dayton, Ohio in 2014. The factory brought job opportunities to former GM workers who had been unemployed for a long time.

Not disregarding his contributions to China’s economy, Cao is considered as China’s most generous philanthropist. Cao believes, “The more I donate, the more I realize how little use I have for money.” He further adds that his fortune is better used in the education of children.

1. What can be learned about young Cao Dewang?

A．He led a wealthy life.	B．He was home schooled.
C．He struggled to survive.	D．He grew up in Shanghai.

2. What was the history of the Fuyao Group?

A．It used to be a car maker.

B．It originated from a local glass factory.

C．It became the world’s largest glass producer in 1987.

D．It first got most of its profits by making water meters.

3. What do we know about Fuyao’s glass factory in Davton?

A．It was built in 2013.	B．It won support from GM.
C．It hired many laid-off GM workers.	D．It helped restore many abandoned plants.

4. What do Cao Dewang’s words in the last paragraph mean?

A．Money is worthless sometimes.	B．A good name is better than money.
C．Money makes the world go around.	D．Money should be used for meaningful things.

3 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which is NOT the reason why the man dislikes the city?

A．The air is not fresh.

B．It’s too noisy.

C．Housing is expensive in the city.

2. How does the woman feel about moving?

A．She is eager to move to the countryside.

B．She prefers to move to another city.

C．She doesn’t really want to move.

3. What does the man plan to do?

A．Move out of the city.

B．Find a new job.

C．Buy a house in the city.

4 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Whom did people usually marry in Russia in the past?

A．Those with the same interests.

B．Those with the same background.

C．Those with the same profession.

2. What did the woman do when she met her husband?

A．She was a scientist.

B．She was a teacher.

C．She was a musician.

5 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Have you ever had this kind of childhood memory: a family sits together casually during a holiday, drinking and tasting tea after lunch or dinner? This has been a     1     (day) activity for Chinese people throughout the history.

After being spread to different parts of the world, tea has received top-level global recognition     2     a shared cultural treasure of mankind. “The     3     (practice) of greeting guests with tea are shared among multiple ethnic groups. They provide     4     sense of identity and continuity for communities, groups and individuals     5     (concern),” states a document from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to UNESCO.

This explanation can be fully manifested by weilu zhucha, which     6     (mean) boiling tea at a stove, a social tea activity going viral among the young generation of Chinese people. By the end of November, 2022, videos recording or introducing this activity     7     (play) 1.14 billion times, and related posts had attracted 11.58 million views on social media platforms, reported CCTV.

Weilu zhucha might be a replacement in the cold seasons for the camping craze.     8     (sit) around with friends and families with a stove, some tea, fruit and refreshments on the table, people may chat, view the surrounding scenery,     9     be immersed in traditional Chinese culture by boiling tea together in person. “    10     appeals to me most is its warm atmosphere when boiling tea.” an Internet user commented on Sina Weibo.

6 . I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at 19. My first panic attack _______ nowhere, leaving me breathless and _______. Despite taking medication, my chronic(长期的) anxiety and panic attacks required me to _______ ways to deal with it. I've learned to treat _______ as a part of my character, alongside being free-spirited, funny, and creative. As a result, dealing with my condition has made me a _______ person.

Anxiety often makes me feel energetic, and I have two ways to _______ it: Either let my legs shake and mind race while overthinking everything or use that _______ to expand my advantage. Whether I'm at work, home, or my kid's soccer practice, I always find a healthy way to _______ my anxiety. At work, I might take the long way to the kitchen or grab my water bottle to regain my _______. At home, I take the dog for a walk, ________ on my bike, or use free weights. Physical activity not only ________ anxiety but also keeps me in shape.

During therapy, my doctor ________ thinking about something wonderful when my throat feels tight and anxiety strikes. Instead of convincing myself of the worst, I recall a________ in my early 20s in Paris. The thought of cheese, pastries, and the Eiffel Tower overwhelms me with happiness, helping me ________ control.

Although my life isn't ________, accepting that anxiety is a part of who I am has made me feel less like someone with an anxiety disorder.

1.

A．came out of

B．was composed of

C．got involved in

D．gave way to

2.

A．amused

B．proud

C．joyful

D．scared

3.

A．forget

B．seek

C．ignore

D．acknowledge

4.

A．talent

B．charms

C．anxiety

D．origins

5.

A．romantic

B．significant

C．frustrating

D．healthy

6.

A．handle

B．decorate

C．believe

D．represent

7.

A．fee

B．energy

C．principle

D．fortune

8.

A．select

B．recycle

C．channel

D．challenge

9.

A．impression

B．theory

C．preference

D．calm

10.

A．exercise

B．run

C．climb

D．mourn

11.

A．boosts

B．eases

C．combines

D．reveals

12.

A．avoided

B．enjoyed

C．suggested

D．admitted

13.

A．pose

B．barrier

C．proof

D．journey

14.

A．regain

B．tackle

C．estimate

D．shift

15.

A．visible

B．perfect

C．artificial

D．current

7 . 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。

The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er, Yunnan Province, gained World Heritage Site status on the 45th Session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 17, 2023.

As UNESCO World Heritage Committee noted, “This land-use system,     1     (create) by ancestors of Blang and Dai peoples, permits the complementary (互补的) use of     2     (nature) resources in the mountainous environment of Jingmai Mountain     3     acts as an exceptional example of a human interaction in a challenging environment.”

Li Qun, head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, said in Riyadh that China will strengthen efforts     4     (manage) the heritage site and guide local communities to join     5     the protection of the old tea forests. “We’ll also advance international exchange and     6     (cooperate), and take more responsibilities in the World Heritage circle,” he said.

Chen Yaohua, director of World Heritage Research Center of Peking University who     7     (lead)studies of the site in the past 12 years, said that the practice on Jingmai Mountain is quite unique in the environment     8     large-scaled terraced (梯田形的) tea plantations play     9     leading role in today’s world.

According to his research, about 10% of tea trees on the mountain are at least 100 years old, and the     10     (old) ones are over 300.

8 . In March 1975, my mother brought my younger sister Cissy and me back to our hometown.

Cissy and I were ________ to moving. We had moved 23 times before I was 18. Altogether I ________ 19 schools. But at 13 and 11 years of age, we were ________ being the new kids in school.

Staying in a motel (汽车旅馆) for weeks, we ________ found a two-bedroom home for $80 a month, which was in the landlords (房东), Mr and Mrs Hendrix’s back yard. It was ________, but Cissy and I thought it was a palace. ________, in October my mother lost her job. November’s ________ went unpaid, so did December’s. Cissy and I knew we’d soon move ________.

On Christmas Day, Mrs Hendrix knocked on the front door. Mom was out, so I ________ it. I’d received eviction (驱逐) notices before, so I knew what to ________. Mrs Hendrix held out a ________ to me, smiling as she said,“I thought you girls might enjoy some bread. I bake it every Christmas.” Unprepared for such ________,I managed a “Thanks”. Closing the door, we ________ the box. There were bread, candy, and new socks and gloves for us three. No eviction notice!

We lived over five years in our twenty-fourth home. The Hendrixes gave Cissy and me something we had never known in our ________ lives: the comfort of belonging, and ________.

1.

A．used

B．devoted

C．attached

D．opposed

2.

A．considered

B．attended

C．missed

D．recommended

3.

A．patient with

B．grateful for

C．uncertain about

D．tired of

4.

A．finally

B．hardly

C．gradually

D．easily

5.

A．dirty

B．modern

C．small

D．quiet

6.

A．However

B．Otherwise

C．Besides

D．Therefore

7.

A．insurance

B．damages

C．debts

D．rent

8.

A．instead

B．still

C．again

D．sometimes

9.

A．repaired

B．answered

C．interrupted

D．ignored

10.

A．decide

B．ask

C．save

D．expect

11.

A．notice

B．box

C．bag

D．key

12.

A．honesty

B．wisdom

C．courage

D．generosity

13.

A．packed up

B．dug through

C．focused on

D．took over

14.

A．happy

B．new

C．young

D．special

15.

A．stability

B．reputation

C．fortune

D．justice

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many languages are there in the world now?

A．Around 7,000.

B．Around 3,500.

C．Around 2,000.

2. What may happen by next century?

A．Children will stop learning any new languages.

B．Everyone will start speaking the same language.

C．About half of the world’s existing languages will disappear.

3. Why are people creating “Talking dictionaries” of dying languages?

A．To record what the languages really sound like.

B．To teach the languages to people from other cultures.

C．To help promote communication among people.

4. What does the speaker think of rare languages?

A．They are precious and worth protecting.

B．They are dying out because of technology.

C．They are not meant to be passed down to children.

10 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where is Lucy’s mother from?

A．China.

B．The US.

C．The UK.

2. What does Lucy want to do this summer?

A．Learn about Chinese culture.

B．Look after her grandmother.

C．Relax herself on her uncle’s farm.

3. When will Lucy go to Beijing?

A．In the summer.

B．In the winter.

C．In the fall.

4. Who does the man plan to go to New York with?

A．His friends.

B．His mother.

C．His grandmother.