1 . This was the big game. The boys were _________ and excited. It was a clear night, and my son Andy’s baseball team, which had _________ all year, had shocked the better teams by making it to this championship game. The atmosphere was _________: the other team’s slugger (强击手) ,a big kid, was like a snake, dangerous and ready to ___________.

Nervously, I looked out Andy’s way. I was _________ to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky! Obviously he wasn’t _________ on the game. I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming. “Come on, Andy. _________out there,” I said to myself. Thank goodness the big kid made a mistake. We (Andy and I) had been _________ and our team still led by one run.

Andy ran up to me at the _________. I was about to __________ him when he said loudly, “Did you see that shooting star?” Andy’s eyes were glowing (发光) with __________ I paused. “Yes.” I said. “Well one inning (局) to go. Hit a homerun (全垒打) !Okay!” said Andy, and her an back to his __________

I suddenly realized it was nice my son would take timeout to __________ the wonder and beauty in life. You might be surprised by the beauty you can find when you least __________ it. Andy hit a triple (三垒打) in that last inning But I still wish I had __________ that shooting star, too.

1.

A．nervous

B．scared

C．curious

D．ashamed

2.

A．waited

B．struggled

C．prayed

D．run

3.

A．electric

B．friendly

C．casual

D．romantic

4.

A．escape

B．erupt

C．jump

D．strike

5.

A．amused

B．content

C．shocked

D．proud

6.

A．carrying

B．focusing

C．commenting

D．reflecting

7.

A．Settled own

B．Stand up

C．Wake up

D．Lie down

8.

A．informed

B．punished

C．warned

D．spared

9.

A．meeting

B．break

C．corner

D．entrance

10.

A．blame

B．comfort

C．entertain

D．threaten

11.

A．anger

B．anxiety

C．excitement

D．confidence

12.

A．teammates

B．fans

C．parents

D．stars

13.

A．create

B．research

C．explain

D．appreciate

14.

A．need

B．expect

C．afford

D．suspect

15.

A．become

B．filmed

C．seen

D．followed

2 . German physicist Albert Einstein is one of the most famous scientists of all time, the personification of genius and the subject of a whole industry of scholarship. In The Einsteinian Revolution, two experts on Einstein’s life and his theory of relativity―Israeli physicst Hanoch Gutfreund and German historian of science Jurgen Renn—offer an original and penetrating(厚利的) analysis of Einstein’s revolutionary contributions to physics and our view of the physical world.

By setting Einstein’s work in the long course of the evolution of scientific knowledge, Gutfreund and Renn discover the popular misconception of Einstein as an unconventional scientific genius who single-handedly created modern physics—and by pure thought alone.

As a large part of the book explains, Einstein typically argued that science progresses through steady evolution, not through revolutionary breaks with the past. He saw his theory of relativity not as something from scratch, but a natural extension of the classical physics developed by pioneers such as Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei and English physicist Isaac Newton in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as nineteenth-century physicists.

The authors highlight how classical physics cannot be separated cleanly from modem Einsteinian physics. The book also includes substantial sections on Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo whose methods inspired Einstein. When Einstein considered himself as standing on their shoulders, he meant that, without their contributions, he would not have formulated(阐述) the theory of relativity.

The Einsteinian Revolution is an important and thought-provoking contribution to the scholarly literature on Einstein and his surprising scientific creativity between 1905 and 1925. Gutfreund and Renn might not have given the final answer as to why Einstein, of all people, revolutionized physics in the way that he did. But they argue in fascinating detail that, to understand his genius, one must take into account not just the earlier history of physics but also the history of knowledge more broadly. Although not always an easy read, the book will interest physicists and historians alike.

1. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．An essay on Albert Einstein.	B．An introduction to a book
C．A guidebook to a course.	D．A review of physics development

2. What’s the attitude of Gutfreund and Renn to the popular viewpoint on Einstein?

A．Unclear.

B．Favorable.

C．Dismissive

D．Opposing.

3. What does the underlined phrase “from scratch” probably mean?

A．Up to standard	B．From nothing.
C．By learning from others.	D．With previous knowledge.

4. What does the author mean to say by mentioning the famous physicists?

A．Their ideas were rejected by Einstein，

B．Their devotion to physics impressed Einstein

C．Their researches contributed to Einstein’s success.

D．Their hard work deserved the worldwide respect.

3 . Green Line Performing Arts Center

329 E Garfield Blvd. Chicago, IL 60637

Upcoming Programs Include:

First Monday Jazz Series: Crosswind

Monday Feb.4｜7—9 p.m.

First Monday Jazz is a monthly events how easing local Chicago jazz artists.

GreenLight Series: South Side Story Time

Sunday Feb.17｜10—11 a.m.

Bring your kids to listen, learn, sing, dance, and interact! South Side Story Time is a small gathering that centres on readings for its young attendees along with the chance for their parents to socialize. Open to families with children of all ages.

Sistergirls and Freedom Fighters: Stories: in Celebration of Women’s Power and Grace

Wednesday Feb.20|7—8:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of storytelling featuring the dynamic singing, In the Spirit by Emily Hooper Lansana. This performance will highlight a range of stories that demonstrate women’s creative and political genius from folk heroines to Nobel Peace Prize winners.

Family Saturdays:Art together

Every 1st Saturday of the Month| 3—5 p.m.

Explore your child’s artistic curiosity with hands-on artworks bops designed to stimulate creativity and play. These interdisciplinary workshops are exciting for the entire family, offering activities from music to arts and crafts. Come to learn something new! Appropriate for families with children. Registration is encouraged.

Follow Arts+Public Life on Facebook for more event details and a full list of all upcoming performances.

1. When can people enjoy jazz in February?

A．At 8 p.m. on the first Monday.	B．At 10 a.m. on the third Sunday.
C．At 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday.	D．At 4 p.m. on the first Saturday.

2. What do we know about Sister girls and Freedom Fighters?

A．It lasts two hours	B．It is a prize-winning performance.
C．It celebrates women’s achievements	D．It is organized by Emily Hooper Lansana.

3. What do GreenLight Series and Family Saturdays have in common?

A．Activity types.	B．Event frequency.
C．Target participants	D．Registration requirements.

4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Michael saw the trouble coming. There standing in the hallway was Frank, the boy who enjoyed making fun of anyone at any given moment. Frank was tall and strong, so few of his victims stood up to him. Michael hated the idea that Frank always got away with his wrongdoing. Yet like most kids who were picked on, he just took it quietly and waited for the unpleasant to pass.

Frank walked up, his eyes locked on the books in Michael’s arms. When they met, Frank stopped unexpectedly, “Hey, let me see those books!” Some students watched as Michael held out the books he was carrying, trying not to give away his nervousness.

Frank took a book, looked inside for a second, and then threw the book at Michael, who dropped all the other books. “Hey, those are school property,” Frank barked, “Be careful!” Then he walked away, laughing loudly.

Michael, his cheeks turning red, half kicked the fallen books. Suddenly a hand picked up one book. “You look like you could use a p ally (盟友),” a friendly voice said. It was Ramon, the most athletic boy in the high school. Michael couldn’t believe Ramon was stopping to help him as they barely spoke.

“Thanks,” Michael sighed with relief. “It’s confusing. I don’t know what his problems is.”

“Well, as I see it,” Ramon said, “you need to find a way to end this.” Michael nodded, stuck for what to say. Ramon continued, “You know my grandmother used to tell me whenever I had a problem with someone. She’d say, ‘You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar (醋).’”

Looking puzzled, Michael asked, “What does that mean?”

“It means kindness may be more effective than anger,” Ramon explained.

“Can you just tell Frank to stop picking on me?” Michael suggested.

“That’s vinegar,” Ramon laughed as he walked away. “Try honey instead.”

Ramon’s words left Michael thinking.

The next school day brought Michael’s usual pain. There stood Frank, and Michael knew it would be just seconds before he had to face him in the middle of the hall. Frank came nearer.

注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Then, suddenly, the unexpected happened.

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Michael bent down and quickly picked up Frank’s books on the floor.

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6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

A young man named Monty Roberts who was the son of an itinerant (巡回的) horse trainer who would go from stable to stable, race track to race track, farm to farm and ranch (大农场) to ranch, training horses. As a result, the boy’s high school career was continuously interrupted. When he was a senior, he was asked to write a paper describing his goal of someday owning a horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail and he even drew a diagram of a 200-acre ranch, showing the location of all the buildings, the stables and the truck. Then he drew a detailed floor plan for a 40000 square-foot house that would sit on the 200-acre dream ranch.

“He put a great deal of his heart into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, “See me after class.”

The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, “Why did I receive an F?”

The teacher said, “This is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You come from an itinerant family. You have no resources. Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of money. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for the original breeding stock and later you’ll have to pay large stud fees. There’s no way you could ever do it.” Then the teacher added, “If you rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will reconsider your grade.”

Paragraph 1:

The boy went home and thought about it long and hard.

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Paragraph 2:

Many years later, the same school teacher brought 30 kids to camp on a horse ranch owned by Monty Roberts.

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8 . 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。

The local government of Zibo issued two open letters to all citizens. The government expressed    1     (it) gratitude for the citizens’ warmth and hospitality toward visitors coming to enjoy the city’s signature barbecue,    2    has recently become a hit across the country.

Since early March, Zibo’s local barbecue    3     (cause) a sensation online. But how did Zibo rise to fame? From July 2022 to February2023, Zibo organized many trips to the city for university students. Despite reaching peak visitation numbers, there was no sense of panic. Instead, several supportive    4     (policy) were promptly introduced, such as establishing a “Golden Stove Award”, forming a barbecue association, creating a map of Zibo’s barbecue restaurants,    5    launching 21 dedicated tourist routes that go beyond just the barbecue.

Zibo’s sudden boom in popularity also resulted    6    the post-pandemic tourism revival China has experienced. The city aims to restore its tourist industry and ensure    7     (sustain) growth.     8     (achieve) this goal, it has created    9    welcoming environment with convenient services for your people, particularly university students. The city has also invited students from distinguished universities to visit Zibo for free,     10     (signal) its eagerness to attract talented young individuals.

9 . What does the man suggest the woman do?

A．Rent a car.

B．Stay in Paris longer.

C．Visit Paris by bike.

10 . Why did the woman buy the tickets for the man?

A．The tickets were cheap.

B．The man liked the band.

C．The concert was a surprise.