1 . A week before Christmas, my grandmother passed away. My boss _______ gave me several days off to go home for the funeral (葬礼) in Nova Scotia. I planned to leave on the 20th so that I could get home ______ to help my mother with both the funeral preparations and the preparations for a very ______ and busy Christmas.

Here, my string (一串) of bad luck began: my plan was ______ by a big storm, and I had to ______ a ferry (渡船) ticket for the 22nd, the last day that the ferry would run. I left as the roads were still ______, and I was two-thirds of the way through the long drive when my car ______. I pulled over and found, although I had a ______ tire (轮胎), I didn’t actually know how to ______ it. And it was snowing; I was so anxious that I almost ______. Just then a car stopped nearby. A lady came out and asked whether I was asking for ______. I told her I had to go home ______ for my grandmother’s funeral, but I had a flat tire and I would ______ my ferry. After hearing what I said, the lady took out her ______ and quickly helped me put on my tire at no charge! I was filled with ______. Thanks to her ______, I was able to catch the very last ferry, _______me hours of driving.

The woman is a stranger, ______ she tried her best to help me get home — even enough for me to give a hand to my mom and say goodbye to the dead. I’ll never ______ the kind stranger, who made a hard Christmas a lot easier, for both me and my family. I ______ the world is beautiful because there are lots of kind people in it.

1.

A．suddenly

B．worriedly

C．kindly

D．proudly

2.

A．in peace

B．in surprise

C．in secret

D．in time

3.

A．sad

B．great

C．common

D．comfortable

4.

A．attracted

B．supported

C．affected

D．recorded

5.

A．borrow

B．check

C．find

D．book

6.

A．flat

B．snowy

C．busy

D．narrow

7.

A．came over

B．set out

C．broke down

D．showed up

8.

A．spare

B．good

C．full

D．strong

9.

A．pass

B．keep

C．take

D．change

10.

A．left

B．laughed

C．cried

D．jumped

11.

A．treatment

B．help

C．time

D．money

12.

A．hurriedly

B．carefully

C．quietly

D．slowly

13.

A．miss

B．lose

C．build

D．notice

14.

A．notebook

B．bag

C．keys

D．tools

15.

A．confusion

B．excitement

C．gratitude

D．amazement

16.

A．happiness

B．kindness

C．excuse

D．answer

17.

A．offering

B．saving

C．promising

D．sending

18.

A．for

B．so

C．and

D．but

19.

A．meet

B．forget

C．invite

D．remember

20.

A．believe

B．imagine

C．decide

D．doubt

2 . A man on a cruise ship (游轮) noticed there was an elderly lady all alone, and the staff on the ship all knew her. Curious, he asked a waiter about the lady, half-expecting to hear that she owned the cruise line. However, all the waiter knew was that she had been on the last four cruises, back to back.

As he left the dining room one evening, he caught her eye and stopped to say hello. He asked, “I understand you’ve been on this ship for the last four cruises.” She replied, “Yes, that’s true.” “I don’t understand,” he said.

Without waiting, she replied, “It’s cheaper than a nursing home. The cost for a nursing home is at least $200 a day. Here on the cruise, I can get a long-term discount price of $135 a day. That leaves $65 a day for extra. I can enjoy up to 10 meals a day of fantastic food through room service. There are also free pools, an exercise room and nightly shows. Clean daily necessities are provided every day, without needing to ask. They treat you like a valued customer, not just a patient. An extra $5 worth of tips will have all the staff happy to help you.”

“I have the chance to meet new people every 7 or 14 days! Is the TV broken? Need to change a light bulb? No problem! They will fix everything soon and say sorry for the problems. There is always a doctor on board. This is how I want to spend the later years of my life.”

1. Why was the man curious about the elderly lady on the cruise ship?

A．He thought she was the captain of the cruise line.

B．He noticed she was alone but well-known on the ship.

C．He wanted to interview her about her daily life.

D．He saw she had taken the cruise ship four times.

2. What did the elderly lady share about her choice to be on the cruise ship?

A．She preferred cruising over flying.

B．She enjoyed working with the staff.

C．She thought it was more affordable.

D．She liked traveling to different countries.

3. Which was not mentioned by the elderly lady about staying on the cruise ship?

A．The availability of 24-hour room service.

B．The opportunity to meet new people.

C．A discounted rate for long-term stays.

D．Access to onboard entertainment and activities.

4. What did the elderly lady want to express by the underlined sentence in Para 3?

A．The staff on the cruise ship were very friendly.

B．The cruise ship offered better medical care when needed.

C．The money could make the staff kindly and considerately.

D．The staff on the cruise ship were very patient.

5. What can we learn about the elderly lady from this story?

A．She preferred a quiet environment.

B．She was not good at managing money.

C．She didn’t like meeting too many new people.

D．She hoped to live the rest of her life with respect.

3 . Building a country is never easy. It takes hard work from generation to generation. But how about destroying it? A new report from The Guardian said long time of climate change can do that. The report said Tuvalu will be the first country to be completely lost due to climate change.

Tuvalu is a Pacific island nation with nine islands and 12,000 people. It has long been at risk from rising sea levels. Now, 40 percent of the area in its capital is underwater at high tide. By the end of the century, it is believed that all the islands will be underwater, reported Reuters. So many people in Tuvalu have often moved around the country and even to other countries.

To help with the problem, the country plans to build its country in the metaverse. The digital country will recreate the same landscape and keep its cultural and historical records. No matter where they live in the real world, the people in this country will have their identity and “live” in its online communities. The government hopes to manage and serve them in cyberspace.

This news made many people in Tuvalu excited. But Li Zuxi, director of the metaverse lab of Qingbo Intelligent Technology, said it may not be the best solution.

“Though the digital nation belongs to Tuvalu, it’s still built on a metaverse platform,” said Li. “Now, the metaverse is not mature, which may bring some problems.” He gave us an example. If people from other countries enter the space of the digital country but just show their names, how do people know if they do or do not truly belong to that country?

Li added that instead of trying our best to build digital nations, it's better to pay attention to save the real world now.

1. What problem does Tuvalu face?

A．Rising sea levels.	B．A dropping population.
C．The low levels of high tide.	D．Not enough water to use.

2. To deal with the problem, Tuvalu plans to .

A．break the country into several parts	B．fight against climate change
C．move the country to another island	D．build a digital country online

3. What do we know about Tuvalu in the metaverse?

A．People can find the same buildings as they are now.	B．The “new” Tuvalu is larger than the real one.
C．It has no records of culture and history.	D．People of the “new” Tuvalu have no identity.

4. What is Li Zuxi’s opinion about the news?

A．The metaverse world is safe.	B．He fully supports the rebuilding of Tuvalu.
C．He calls for more countries to enter the metaverse.	D．It's hard to manage a digital country.

5. What can we learn from the story?

A．The metaverse is replacing the real world.	B．The metaverse can help to protect culture.
C．Climate change happens more quickly than ever.	D．The metaverse has a bright future.

4 . 阅读短文， 并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

Daniella Hudson grew up in a very creative family. “Mum and Dad made all our furniture,” she said. “Not because we couldn't afford it: they just liked making things.

When Daniella visited a design exhibition with her class at the age of ten, she realised she wanted to follow her parents’ example. Since that day, she’s been making furniture. “I’ve learnt by helping Mum and Dad, and through watching videos online.

Her first piece was a table, made soon after visiting the exhibition, and similar to one she’d seen there. “They had furniture from the last hundred years, and I copied a 1920s design.” said Daniella. “Unluckily, no one has wanted tables like that. But I was very chuffed because of the good quality of my table.”

Daniella started selling her furniture at a local market. “This gave me the chance to find out what people thought about my designs. But finally, I had to give up because the market closed down,” said Daniella. “After that, I started an internet business and it was doing so well.”

Recently, Daniella was asked to take part in a local design show. “One of the organisers had bought one of my pieces off the internet. I couldn't believe it when she told me there'd be a thousand visitors.” she said. “I had little idea what visitors would think about it. My furniture is quite different—mine is more traditional,” Daniella said. But Daniella received lots of orders at the show and the future is looking bright for this young design star.

1. Where did Daniella’s interest in creating furniture come from? (no more than 10 words)
____________________________________________________________________
2. What does the underlined word “chuffed” in Para 3 mean? (no more than 1word)
____________________________________________________________________
3. Why was Daniella invited to a local design show? (no more than 10 words)
____________________________________________________________________
4. What is the passage talking about? (no more than 10 words)
_____________________________________________________________________
5. What do you think of Daniella? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
_____________________________________________________________________

5 . A conference(研讨会) programme

Morning programme

9:00—9:30   Conference opening       Dr J on Martines

9:30—10:45

Management styles (Room 202) Helena Clark

Explain different management styles and show how to use them correctly.

Giving feedback (反馈信息)(Room 204)   Amelio Nowak

Explain the different ways to give feedback.

Managing changing (Room 206)   Akira Yoshida

Help your teammates deal with transformation and see the advantages innovation can bring.

10:45———11:15     Coffee break

11:15—12:30

Using storytelling in leadership communication (Room 202)   Antoine Martin

The best way to communicate with your team is by telling stories. Find out how to do this.

Leading small businesses (Room 204)   Cheng Wei

How is leading small businesses different and how can leaders of small businesses bring success to their teams?

Leading in uncertain times (Room 206)   Omar Abboud

Learn to give your team confidence in a time of uncertainty.

Afternoon programme

12:30-2-00   Lunch

2:00—3:15

Managing international projects (Room 302)   Alisa Petroy

Consider how to achieve successful intercultural communication in your international teams.

Developing creative thinking in your team (Room 304)   Mariana Silva

How can you get your team to think more creatively? Explain different ideas that can help your team see things in a new way.

Conflict management (Room 306) Tracy Edwards

Conflict can create problems in your team, but knowing how to manage conflict can bring about development.

3:15—4:45   Group discussions

4:45—5:15   Conference closing   Dr Grace Moloney

1. Akira Yoshida mainly tells about .

A．change

B．conflict

C．teamwork

D．feedback

2. Cheng Wei's speech begins at .

A．9:30 am

B．11:15 am

C．2:00 pm

D．3:15 pm

3. Who thinks storytelling is a great communication tool?

A．Helena Clark.

B．Antoine Martin.

C．Omar Abboud.

D．Tracy Edwards.

4. To know how to make a team think more creatively, one should go to .

A．Room 202

B．Room 204

C．Room 302

D．Room 304

5. How long is a group discussion?

A．Half an hour.

B．An hour.

C．One and a half hours.

D．Two hours.

6 . 假设你是晨光中学的李津。你校英语报正在组织题为“The ______ I like most”的英语征文活动。要求同学们可以从最喜欢的人物、运动、书籍、音乐、歌曲、影视作品……中任选其一为题进行投稿，文章内容应包括：
(1)最喜欢的(人、事物、活动……)简介；
(2)喜欢的理由。
注意：
(1)词数不少于100；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
(3)请先补全文章题目。

The ______ I like most

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7 . Skiing holiday centers

Windy Pine

The ski and snowboard runs here are high in the mountains so you can be sure of lots of good snow, but they are extremely challenging and only for the expert. Skiers can relax after dark in a number of small restaurants. The airport is a two-hour bus ride away.

Ice Mountain

Come to this beautiful spot if you’re new to the sport. Try out easy ski runs under the instruction of qualified teachers-their services are highly priced and many speak several languages including English.   Classes are for adults only.   Guest houses provide accommodation with breakfast and evening meals. The center is reached by train.

Fairview

This historic mountain town has much for visitors to see. The slopes don’t attract expert skiers, but are suitable for those wishing to improve their basic skills.   English-speaking instructors charge a lot, and hiring equipment is very expensive. This center isn’t recommended for children. The airport is nearby.

Bear Point

This center is a favorite with skillful young skiers who have limited money. Accommodation is reasonably priced and there’s a variety of evening entertainment. However, it’s hard to find a good instructor and you can’t be certain of the snowfall. Cheap flights go to the local airport.

Mount David

There’s good open skiing here, without too many turns, making it suitable for intermediate(中级的) skiers. Equipment hi re is expensive. Accommodation is of a high standard and there are excellent restaurants, but prices are high. The airport isn’t far away.

1. What can be learned about Windy Pine?

A．It is family-friendly.

B．It is for experienced skiers.

C．It provides English classes.

D．It has many good instructors.

2. How can you get to Ice Mountain?

A．By bus.	B．By bike.
C．By train.	D．By airplane.

3. Who might be interested in Fairview?

A．Children.	B．Beginner skiers.
C．Intermediate skiers.	D．Expert skiers.

4. Which of the following is TRUE about Mount David?
a. It has many turns.
b. Its equipment hi re is expensive.
c. It is far from the airport.
d. It provides high-quality food and accommodation.

A．ab

B．cd

C．ac

D．bd

5. Which of the following is suitable for skillful skiers who are not rich?

A．Ice Mountain.	B．Fairview.
C．Bear Point.	D．Mount David.

8 . Compared to most people with disabilities, Zhao Hongcheng is lucky.

Born in 1990, a wheelchair has been part of Zhao’s life since she was 1 year old due to the aftereffects of poliomyelitis(小儿麻痹症).However, it did not stop her from completing her college and graduate studies before becoming a white-collar worker in Shanghai. And now, as a video content creator who has over 84, 000 followers on the video-sharing platform Bilibili, Zhao wants to be a bridge between the disabled and the rest of society.

First attempt

“I made my first video in 2019,” Zhao says, adding that it was also the years he moved to Shanghai. “My original purpose was to find an emotional outlet. I always encountered inconvenience caused by my wheelchair when going out, which made me feel sad. However, I barely had any disabled friends, so I had no one to talk to. I felt quite lonely,” Zhao explains. In 2019, the rising popularity of short videos inspired Zhao.

Under the username Da Chengzi Hao Meimei on Bilibili, her first vlog about a trip to Guangzhou with friends was viewed more than 2, 000 times on the first day, which surprised Zhao. “This made me feel that there were many things worth sharing in my life, and it also gave me a sense of mission,” she explains. That first video has since been viewed over 48, 000times and her fourth video, displaying how she got to work in a wheelchair, made her even more popular.

Rising ambition

After her fourth video went viral, she continued to make short videos and, in 2021.became a full-time content creator on Bilibili. In her video about an accessibility bus tour in Shanghai, she put forward a piece of advice for such facilities. Fortunately, her proposal was adopted by the city and is currently being optimized. Zhao’s other videos, including a list of praise and criticism for various daily travel experiences in Shanghai, have also received wide attention.

“One of the great things about being a content creator is that I feel like I have the initiative of discourse-that is, (talking about)the real difficulties and pains that a disabled person faces,” Zhao says.

Long way to go

Zhao says education and employment are the two major hurdles for the disabled group around her. She explains that she has heard many stories about disabled people dropping out of school and that some students with good grades were rejected by their chosen universities or were persuaded to change majors. Beyond that, some people with minor disabilities, which may not affect their daily life at all, were being dismissed by companies, due to their physical examination reports reflecting their issue.

Zhao says she has developed a new perspective for her videos. “I hope to be a bridge between the wider society and the disabled. I want people to be able to truly experience the life of the disabled and to develop a greater understanding of the group,” she says.

Now Bilibili star uses her platform to promote greater understanding of the lives and needs of disabled people.

1. Why does the author say Zhao Hongcheng is lucky?

A．Because she recovered from her illness under the help of her doctor.

B．Because she won great acclaim and support from the disabled.

C．Because she successfully completed her college education and obtained a job.

D．Because her family and friends loved her very much when she was a child.

2. What’s Zhao Hongcheng’s original purpose to make her first video?

A．To find a way to express her emotion.	B．To fulfill her mission to assist the disabled.
C．To arrest people’s attention.	D．To obtain sympathy from society.

3. Being a content creator, what probably made her feel great?

A．Putting forward proposal to offer financial support for the disabled.

B．Helping the disabled to live optimistically on their own.

C．Sharing the her stories from the perspective of a disabled person.

D．Offering advice to the disabled to tackle their problems in their daily life.

4. From Zhao’s perspective, what are the major problems the disabled are likely to face?

A．Lack of education and job opportunities.

B．In different attitude and unfair treatment from family.

C．Physical and mental sufferings caused by disabilities.

D．External criticism and internal loneliness.

5. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．A disabled person.	B．A positive influencer.
C．A video content creator.	D．A storyteller.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Jack say about the Vulcan?

A．It uses less energy than other cars.

B．It is faster than other cars.

C．It is heavier than other cars.

2. What are the values of Aston Martin?

A．Design, Speed, and Truth.

B．Quality, Craftsmanship, and Luxury.

C．Power, Beauty, and Soul.

3. What will the woman do next?

A．Ride in a Vulcan.

B．Attend a track event.

C．Buy a Vulcan.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When was the National Library of St. Mark’s first designed?

A．In 1588.

B．In 1570.

C．In 1537

2. What is the National Library of St. Mark’s known for?

A．Being the first public library.

B．Surviving several wars.

C．Having the largest collection of books.

3. Where was the Royal Library of Alexandria located?

A．In Syria.

B．In Egypt.

C．In Greece.