1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。(原创)

Huawei’s success: Beyond the tech with a focus on core values

When the news that people who have pre-ordered Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro could pick up their new phone     1     September 3rd hit the Internet, it immediately triggered a buying spree among Chinese consumers, with long queues     2     (appear) at Huawei stores across major Chinese cities. “Do you have Mate 60 Pro in stock?” has become the most asked question in these stores. Several users     3     have had their Mate 60 Pro told media that conducting speed tests on the Mate 60 Pro, they found that the download speed ranges from 500 to 600Mbps and can even reach over 1000Mbps.Wi-Fi 6E support allows users     4     (experience) stable and speedy Internet connections, even in     5     (crowd) areas. Huawei’s 3D facial recognition utilizes depth sensing technology to capture more comprehensive facial data, achieving three-dimensional anti-counterfeiting recognition. The Mate 60 Pro is also the world’s first mass-market smartphone to support satellite calls, allowing users to     6     (easy) make and receive satellite calls, even in areas without ground network     7     (signal). Huawei has always been renowned for     8     (it) exceptional camera technology, and the Mate 60 Pro takes it to a new level. For people with battery anxiety, the Mate 60 Pro is also     9     more than perfect choice, considering its massive 5,000mAh battery. It     10     (ensure) all-day usage, keeping up with your busy lifestyle.

2 . 阅读下面一段文本，并从每段文本方框的单词选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

A. balanced   B. determination   C. expectation   D. well-being   E. contributes   F. essential   G. compares

Sports and fitness play a (n)     1     role in maintaining a healthy and     2     lifestyle. Engaging in sports not only promotes physical     3     but also enhances mental and emotional health. Through sports, we can cultivate teamwork, discipline, and     4    . Participating in sports and fitness activities not only benefits our physical health but also     5     to overall happiness and long life.

3 . 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。

A cultural tourism promotion event titled “Hometown of Confucius, Hospitable Shandong” opened in Rome Italy, on May 6,2023.

    1     (host) by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the event’s opening ceremony    2     (attend) by more than 100 guests, including government officials from both sides, as well as    3    (representative) from Italy.

Shandong is    4    large province in terms of population, economy, culture, and tourism along the east coast of China. It has a population of more than 100 million and is the third    5    (large) economy in China. It has rich cultural tourism resources as it is    6     Mount Tai rises, the Yellow River flows into the sea, and Confucius was born. “Hospitable Shandong” has become an     7     (influence) tourism brand(品牌).

Shandong is willing to work with Italian partners    8     (strengthen) dialogue,enhance trust, and deepen cooperation, drawing a new chapter in the cultural and tourism cooperation and exchanges    9     the two places, said a senior official from the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.

During the opening ceremony, Riccardo Busi, president of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), announced the decision to establish the China Coordination Office of the FIAP in Shandong province,    10     (sign) a strategic cooperation agreement with the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.

7 . The trend towards larger cars is obvious in recent years. Electric SUVs (越野车) have also been growing in popularity, representing roughly 35 percent of electric car sales in 2022, according to the latest figures released by the International Energy Agency. But although electrification of the global vehicle brings climate benefits, there is also cause for concern.

Electric SUVs are still greener than the petrol (汽油) ones, but their size and weight removes some of the climate gains. Their larger batteries require more raw minerals (矿物), like cobalt and lithium, putting extra pressure on global supplies. “New policies to encourage people to choose smaller electric vehicles (EV) may be needed, such as increasing taxes for Electric SUVs. We could reduce hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) overtime.” says Christian Brand at the University of Oxford.

Air pollution is another worry. In poorer countries like India, electric vehicles will lead to significant improvements in urban air quality. But in richer countries, where petrol cars tend to be cleaner, the situation isn’t so clear. “The benefit of moving to an electric vehicle, from a certain point of view, is actually pretty small,” says Frank Kelly at Imperial College London. And since electric vehicles still produce pollution from their tires, brakes and road wear, air pollution won’t fully go away. “We’re still going to have a pretty big problem in our cities,” says Kelly.

As such, governments must do more to reduce car dependency, particularly in urban areas. Clean public transport is the solution to our air pollution problem in urban areas. We should be reducing the number of all private vehicles as much as possible, not celebrating the increased figures.

1. What can we learn about the Electric SUVs?

A．They greatly improve air quality.

B．They are not as green as expected.

C．They will not become globally popular.

D．They sold better than petrol ones in 2022.

2. What do Kelly’s words suggest?

A．The trend towards EVs is not clear.

B．Petrol cars produce less air pollution.

C．EVs may not have the desired effects.

D．Petrol cars are cheaper in rich countries.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．Start an argument and call on action.

B．Express concerns and suggest solutions.

C．Introduce products and attract attention.

D．Compare products and offer suggestions.

8 . Washing machines and fridges will be labelled with their carbon footprint as part of efforts to promote greener products and bring down carbon emissions (排放).

UK government want to introduce a system in which products would be labelled to show how much greenhouse gases had been given off while making the product. Officials favour a system in which labels describe the product’s emission figure along with a ranking, such as from A to G. A rating of A would represent a “zero emission” product.

In consultation papers published earlier, the government said: “The combination of the emissions figure and ranking system could give a simple way to find out the best products, as well as the raw data needed to make more detailed comparisons.” Officials hope the labelling would encourage people to buy greener products, helping to bring down carbon emissions.

The government has not set out which products the emission figures would apply to, but it is likely to eventually apply to products whose production process involves significant emissions, such as heavy goods involving steel or plastic.

The proposal is among several steps by the government to encourage UK companies to cut their emissions, alongside wider measures to boost clean energy supplies.

Officials are also considering introducing new import taxes to protect UK factories from being affected by cheap imports from competitors. Under the proposals, imported goods without costs for going green would face extra taxes. The potential so-called carbon border taxes are aimed at protecting areas such as steel and chemicals.

Matthew Germain, an expert in British Environmental Law, said the measures would mean the UK was “at least keeping step with the European Union (EU)”. The EU reached a deal in December of 2022 to charge carbon taxes on imports of iron and steel, and electricity. Countries will not be affected if they have same climate change policies to the EU.

1. What new information will be added to labels of products?

A．Their raw materials.	B．Consumers’ ratings.
C．Amount of carbon emission.	D．Advantages and disadvantages.

2. What is the purpose of the new labelling system?

A．Help consumers save money.	B．Promote eco-friendly choices.
C．Improve production efficiency.	D．Develop the country’s industry.

3. What do we know about the carbon border taxes?

A．They bring the country a step ahead of the EU.

B．They have no influence on countries of the EU.

C．They make British companies more competitive.

D．They increase the costs of imported green goods.

9 . The use of cellphones by students at school has become a widespread and controversial issue in recent years. On one hand, cellphones can provide students with many benefits, such as access to information, ability to communicate with others, and opportunities to complete schoolwork.     1     They potentially impact students’ learning and academic performance.

To address this issue, many schools have established policies to control the use of cellphones by students.     2     Others have more strict policies, such as banning cellphones entirely or only permitting their use during specific times, such as lunch or free periods.

    3     The distraction that cellphones can cause in the classroom can be a major concern, as students may become more focused on their device than on the lesson. This can result in decreased academic performance and a lack of engagement with the material.

In addition to the potential for distraction, there are also serious safety concerns related to students’ use of cellphones at school. Students are at risk of being exposed to cyberbullying (网络霸凌) and other online dangers if they are not careful with their devices.     4    

In conclusion, the use of cellphones by students at school is a complex issue that requires careful consideration of both the benefits and disadvantages. Clear policies should be established to balance student safety with their educational needs.     5     By understanding the reasons behind their school’s policies, students can make informed decisions about how they use their cellphones and ensure that they are using them safely and responsibly.

A．However, students can use cellphones to help with their learning.

B．Schools have a responsibility to educate students about these risks.

C．Students sometimes constantly ask why schools are so strict with them.

D．For students, it is essential to realize the negative effects of cellphone use.

E．However, cellphones can also be a major source of distraction in the classroom.

F．Some require students to turn their cellphones off or put them away during class.

G．Schools can help students make the most of this technology by providing guidance.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入如1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

“I just made it to the South Pole!”

Meet Harpreet Kaur Chandi, also known as Polar Preet, the 33-year-old who has been making headlines all over the world after    1     (become) the first woman of color to complete a solo expedition across Antarctica.

“The reason    2    I chose Antarctica was that Ⅰ didn’t know much about it, and I thought, if I could do something that pushes me so far out of my comfort zone,    3    (hopeful) it’ll inspire other people    4    (do) the same,” said she.

As a part of her tough expedition, Preet endured temperatures as low as minus 50 degrees Celsius, and wind speeds of up to 96 kilometers per hour. She    5    (walk) around 27 kilometers a day, pulling a 90-kilogram sled containing her equipment.

“It was generally windy, and there were only two     6    (day) that I can remember when there was slight wind. There were times when it was so hard, and I just thought “This is the     7    (tough) thing I’ve ever done, how am I going to keep going?” And I would break it down and I’d take one step at     8    time, but I never thought, “I’m going to give    9    .”

Despite all the hardships and challenges, Preet says that there’s no stopping and that she has started training for    10    (she) next adventure.