1 . Age has never been a problem for 16­year­old Thessalonika Arzu­Embry. After all, she’s already got her master’s degree.

The North Chicago­area teen started homeschooling at the age of 4. She began having an influence on others soon. When she was 6 years old, she was an inspirational (鼓舞人心的) speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service, a shelter for people who were forced to leave their homes due to the situations such as earthquakes, flood and other natural disasters.

At the age of 11, she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2013. She completed those classes online as she was traveling for leadership meetings.

She doesn’t stop there, though. The teen plans to focus on aviation psychology (航空心理学) for her further study, a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot. She grew up around airplanes and took flights all the time. Her goal is to use it to determine whether pilots are dealing with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off—a topic that has been in the news lately. For her, it’s a mix of two of her interests.

In her free time, Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis, swimming and being active in her youth group. She also has three self­published books, which are on her site. Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college, and In the Future aims to help business owners deal with trends. Her third book The Genius Race has a wider appeal. It is designed to help people to be geniuses in various areas of life.

1. What can we know about Thessalonika from the passage?

A．When she was 6 years old, she started homeschooling.

B．She gained her master’s degree at the age of 11.

C．She majored in science and technology.

D．In 2013 she got her bachelor’s degree through completing courses online.

2. What is Thessalonika’s next plan according to the passage?

A．Majoring in aviation psychology.

B．Making inspiring speeches for leadership meetings.

C．Being active in her youth group.

D．Writing another book to help people to be geniuses.

3. Why does Thessalonika write the book Jump the Education Barrier?

A．To help people to be geniuses.

B．To give students a hand to complete college.

C．To raise concern about psychology.

D．To share her own experience with others.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．The Story of Thessalonika

B．To Be a Genius

C．Three Published Books

D．Homeschooling

4 . 你校在上周六组织师生徒步去国家森林公园 (National Forest Park)进行班级团建活动， 请你为校英语报写一篇英文短文，记叙此次活动。
内容包括：
1. 活动时间、地点及目的；2. 活动内容； 3. 你的感想。
注意：1. 写作词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
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5 . 最近，你班同学就“太空探索是否值得”这一话题展开激烈的讨论。请你根据下表提供的信息，用英语写一篇短文介绍讨论情况。

60%的同学认为值得探索	理由：……
40%的同学认为不值得探索。	理由：……
你的看法	……

注意：1.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯，流畅。
2.词数80词左右。
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6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白出填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

The National Art Gallery,     1    (locate) at the heart of Canberra, Australia, is a must to visit. The architecture of the gallery itself is     2    (fascinate) and unique. Many types of paintings are separately on display based on the painters’ country of origin. It is    3    (rough) estimated that there are at least a thousand paintings in the gallery. It even has a special section where paintings by art students are exhibited. The quality and the     4    (imagine) of the young painters are also extraordinary.

Among   all those exhibits, the aboriginal (土著的)paintings are the most striking . There is a sad history surrounding the natives of Australia. In the 19th century, when white     5    (settler) came to Australia, most of the children of the aboriginals     6    (take) away from their own parents and brought up by white parents. Some of the paintings express this theme,     7     could move visitors to tears.

During holidays, the gallery is always crowded     8     parents and their children.     9     is amazing to see small children appreciating such abstract paintings.

The National Art Gallery is truly     10     attraction worth visiting.

7 . With the approaching of New Year, more and more visitors will come to China. Don’t know where you should go? Here are some places recommended for you.

Shanghai Expo Culture Park

The Shanghai Expo Culture Park will soon open its northern section to the public, in which the major attractions include a traditional garden that is similar in design to Shanghai’s famous Yuyuan Garden and a 400-meter avenue exhibiting the history of the area, while in the southern section lies a grand theater.

Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump

The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the activities which enjoy good fame is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial (商业的) bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go!

Harbin’s Frozen World

For those who have never been to Harbin, there is an almost endless list of things to do. At Harbin Ice—Snow World, you can not only see the world—famous ice architecture, but also have great fun! You can have hotpot at the restaurants which are made of ice, enjoying the product of both ice and fire, go down the world’s longest ice slide (滑梯) and join in the popular Ice and Snow Electronic Music Festival to welcome 2024.

The winter is cold and the night is long, so why not go to the theatre? Harbin was listed by the United Nations as a “music city” in 2010. Harbin Grand Theater is where artistic souls defrost (化霜) a little to share their love of art.

1. Where should visitors go if they want to do extreme sports?

A．Shanghai Expo Culture Park.	B．The Macao Tower.
C．Shangha’s Yuyuan Garden.	D．Harbin Ice—Snow World.

2. What can visitors do in Harbin’s Frozen World?

A．Attend a famous music festival.	B．Play with both ice and fire.
C．Turn water into instant ice.	D．Learn to make ice architecture.

3. What do Shanghai Expo Culture Park and Harbin’s Frozen World have in common?

A．They have a high tower.	B．They have a long ice slide.
C．They have a grand theater.	D．They have traditional architecture.

8 . 假设你是李华，你的朋友Jack打算利用圣诞假期在中国旅行，给你发来电子邮件请求帮忙制订一个旅行计划，请你给他进行回信。要点如下：
1. 目的地；
2. 交通工具；
3. 景点、食物等。
注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Jack,

It’s a good idea to spend your Christmas holiday touring China.

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Yours,

Li Hua

9 . 根据句意，选择方框内的单词或其正确形式填空。

faith     significance   lunar     typical     atmosphere   commercial   envelope    away   belief     region     take     reflect       feature   occasion     medium

Customs play a     1     role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade     2     and others may be established. One example is the     3     Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.

Festivals are becoming more and more     4    , with business     5     advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social     6     apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.

Festivals are an important part of society. They     7     people’s wishes,     8    ,     9    , and attitudes towards life. They are     10     that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.

10 . 语法填空

The Jiangsu countryside is home to a lot of small beautiful water towns, many of which     1     (locate) along the Grand Canal. One of these towns is Tongli, which is easily     2     (access) to tourists from the nearby city of Suzhou.     3     (build) in the Song Dynasty, the town offers pleasant views and landscapes of traditional China, characterized by picturesque canals crossed by arch bridges and whitewashed houses that overlook the water.

Walking along the narrow alleys, you can admire     4     number of well-preserved traditional houses, temples and gardens. The atmosphere is    5     (definite) peaceful compared to most popular sites that are ruined by mass tourism and commercialization. Yes, Tongli is home to a great many souvenir shops and local products, but    6    amazed me was how well the town is preserved despite being open to tourism: a good balance     7     commercial activities and local life. So in spite of its     8     (popular), Tongli maintains a quiet feeling, making it an ideal destination for visitors who seek peace and leisure.

I     9     (take) scores of pictures while I was touring Tongli, which I hope may inspire travelers to add this pretty water town to their trips. My impression of Tongli is so positive that I intend     10     (go) back with my family for their first visit to China.