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。

China’s tourism market is set to flourish during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday,     1     bookings multiplied over the same period last year. A report     2     (release) earlier this week by Chinese online travel giant Ctrip shows that bookings for domestic, outbound (出境的), and inbound travels all have been experiencing significant year-on-year     3     (grow).

Travel bookings to Harbin in northeast China’s Heilongjiang province     4     (increase) more than 14-fold to date compared with the same period last year,     5     (primary) by tourists from the south of the country. Sanya in south China’s Hainan province and Kunming in Southwest China’s Yunnan province are the destinations of choice for many     6     (north) tourists.

As a time known for family reunions, the Spring Festival holiday will see more families     7     (hit) the road. Bookings on Ctrip show that 47 percent of all tourists are choosing to travel with their families. Among them, most have chosen to rent cars, book tailor-made trips,     8     take bus tours with local guides.

Tourists from Japan, the United States, South Korea and many other countries have chosen to visit Shanghai, Beijing and some renowned tourism attractions in China. Harbin, one of the     9     (hot) destinations in the country this winter,     10     has also attracted the attention of foreign media, is also a top choice for overseas travelers.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When is the report being broadcast?

A．In the morning.

B．At noon.

C．In the afternoon.

2. What caused the traffic jam?

A．The road construction.

B．A car accident.

C．The bad weather.

3. What should train passengers do on Friday?

A．Change trains at East River Station.

B．Get a free pass for the blue line train.

C．Avoid taking trains to DuPont Circle.

4. What will the listeners most likely hear next?

A．Weather updates.

B．News on a bridge.

C．An interview with the police.

3 . 2023年12月22日，联合国通过决议，将春节确定为联合国假日，避免在当天安排会议。你校将以“Chinese New Year listed as a UN floating holiday”为主题举办英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
(1)说明该举措的意义；
(2)发表对此事的感想。
注意：(1)词数80左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：floating holiday 浮动假期       resolution 决议
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4 . Plan a day-trip to Little Switzerland for some wintertime fun

Jim Thorpe, about 30 miles from Allentown, will hold its annual Winter Fest from Thursday, Feb. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 18. The celebration will feature ice carvings, live entertainment, train rides, horse-drawn carriage rides and a luminaria walk through its downtown area.

In honor of an Olympic gold medalist, who is buried in a grave on North Street, the mountain town changed its name to Jim Thorpe in 1954. Whichever side you land on, Jim Thorpe — known for whitewater rafting, cycling and music festivals — is a unique destination any time of year, with winter bringing its own unique pleasures.

The festival features concerts, yoga and horse and buggy rides. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, will hold a Rush Experience tribute concert at 8 p. m. Friday. Tickets cost $ 24. On Saturday, an ELO and Jeff Lynne tribute concert will begin at 8 p. m. Tickets cost $ 37.

You can check out the yoga class at 10 a. m. Saturday with Stacey Valdez of Fairy Moon Yoga at 41 W. Broadway. Admission is $ 20. The class, suitable for all levels, is one hour and bring your own mat.

Also Saturday: various bands performing in Josiah White Park along with a live ice carving at 5 W. Broadway. The Jim Thorpe Trolley Company will offer trolley rides (weather permitting) on Saturday and Sunday. Or you can horse around on a carriage ride by Crystal View Carriage Company on Friday through Sunday. No reservations are being taken, so arrive early.

For something more scenic, catch a train ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway Thursday-Monday. Advanced tickets are highly recommended.

1. What do we know about the town Jim Thorpe?

A．It is located by the seaside.	B．It is named after an athlete.
C．It holds the festival twice a year.	D．It is a good tourist attraction only in winter.

2. How much will a couple pay for the concert if they are available on Friday?

A．$61.

B．$40.

C．$48.

D．$74.

3. What are people advised to do when attending the festival?

A．To ride a horse to wander around.	B．To book train tickets ahead of time.
C．To reserve seats in Josiah White Park.	D．To take a taxi for something more scenic.

5 . 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。

Karl was Fred’s son. When his son was little, Fred’s wife passed away, so a mountainous responsibility landed on Fred’s shoulders. Fred was fond of and cared about his son so much that he raised his son with all his heart and soul. He taught him to walk, talk, read and write. He also taught him how to be a true and moral man. When Karl came home with an injury due to falling off his bike or something else, it would hurt Fred’s heart more than it would hurt the boy. Whenever Karl went down with a fever, Fred would sit beside him day and night, barely sleeping a wink (合眼). He always supported Karl in every aspect. Gradually, Karl grew up to become an adult.

How deeply Fred loved his son! However, Fred was unprepared for the day when his beloved son Karl told him he would leave and start his own business in a new city.

“But, Karl, you are too young to start a business,” Fred warned his son. “You still have a long way to go. I think you can help me manage the cafe my grandma left to me first. This way, I’d be able to teach you more about business.” But Karl was stubborn and wouldn’t follow Fred’s advice. “Dad, I am not a kid anymore, so allow me to determine my life. OK?” said Karl. One week later, Karl packed his things and left for the new city, leaving the sad and worried father behind.

Three months passed. One night, Fred got a call from his son. It was strange because Karl seldom called him up after he left for the new city. “Dad, I should have followed your suggestions and stayed at home. I went bankrupt (破产的) and I am in debt now,” Karl said. “I knew this would happen someday,” Fred painfully thought. He planned to help his son and made one of his most difficult choices. “Don’t worry, my son. Luckily, you will succeed to (继承) a huge amount of money from your uncle, soon,” Fred told Karl.

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

“Oh, I am so fortunate,” said Kurl.   

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On his way back home, Kar l was wondering how his father was.          

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6 . The Smith’s home was always buzzing with activity, with Mrs. Smith seemingly at the ________ of it all. She often sighed heavily complaining to her son little Johnny, “Your father never ________ a hand. I’m left to do everything!”

One day, little Johnny felt a surge of ________ after hearing his mother’s familiar complaint. “But Mom,” he ________, his eyes wide and earnest, “Dad does a lot.”Mrs. Smith paused, eyebrows wrinkled in ________. “What do you mean?” she asked. “Have you noticed our yard?” began Johnny, his voice ________. “It’s Dad who keeps it neat, pulling out weeds and ________ fallen branches, and that’s not all,” he continued. “He’s always dashing off to bring back ________ and other supplies we need.” Mrs. Smith stood still for a moment, a wave of realization ________ her. She had been so focused on her own tasks that she failed to notice the ________ contributions her husband made to their home.

From that day forward, Mrs. Smith started seeing the housework in a new ________. She realized that the chores weren’t just about cooking and cleaning. They also included ________ the yard, restocking supplies and countless other tasks; not all efforts are ________visible but they are equally crucial. She also realized that it wasn’t ________ to complain about her husband in front of Johnny. She began to ________ more her husband’s silent efforts and made sure to express her gratitude.

1.

A．bottom

B．top

C．corner

D．center

2.

A．borrows

B．lends

C．holds

D．needs

3.

A．bitterness

B．anger

C．courage

D．excitement

4.

A．piped up

B．burst in

C．broke out

D．called off

5.

A．shame

B．surprise

C．doubt

D．sorrow

6.

A．choking

B．shaking

C．steady

D．jumpy

7.

A．collecting

B．breaking

C．throwing

D．cutting

8.

A．information

B．branches

C．money

D．groceries

9.

A．coming across

B．washing over

C．taking away

D．turning off

10.

A．notable

B．unique

C．quiet

D．crucial

11.

A．role

B．light

C．chapter

D．setting

12.

A．decorating

B．designing

C．building

D．maintaining

13.

A．dramatically

B．significantly

C．immediately

D．certainly

14.

A．fair

B．worthwhile

C．helpful

D．necessary

15.

A．explore

B．accept

C．preserve

D．appreciate

7 . Lamar Giles is the author of several praised novels and short stories for young adults. His most recent novel is called The Getaway (Scholastic Press, 2022).

I recently spoke with Giles via video. Born and raised in Virginia, he has had a passion for writing, he told me, since he was a child. “It was just amusing to me,” he said.

Growing up in Hopewell, Giles experienced poverty and racism. He recalled a frightening moment when he and his friends were stopped by police officers. “They were pulling out really big, scary weapons,” Giles recalled, “threatening us for no reason, other than the fact that we were young, Black children.”

When Giles was in his early 20s, he met professional authors who showed him that he could make a living doing what he loved. At age 21, he saw one of his stories published in a little-known magazine. It took another decade for Giles to write and publish his first novel.

The challenges Giles met with when growing up proved to be a catalyst (催化剂) for his writing. “When something scares me, I’ll write about it,” he said. “If I write a story around it, it makes me feel better about the fear and anxiety.”

The author’s thriller (惊险小说) for young adults, Fake ID (Amistad Books for Young Readers, 2015), tells the story of Nick Pearson. The character, who is Black, faces racial profiling in his hometown, as Giles did. Nick is suspected of committing a crime because of his race and his “shady” neighborhood. In one scene, he is held at the county jail after being falsely accused by a governor of a state.

Giles is also a co-founder of We Need Diverse Books. The nonprofit organization promotes diversity initiatives in the publishing industry, supporting authors whose stories are often ignored. The goal, Giles said, is to enable all kids to see themselves in the books they read.

1. What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Video.

B．Novel.

C．Passion.

D．Writing.

2. Which statement best describes Giles’ childhood?

A．He tried his best to write books.	B．He lived in poverty and horror.
C．He lived under police protection.	D．He got along well with his friends.

3. How did the challenges Giles met with affect him?

A．They inspired him to write.	B．They changed his attitude to life.
C．They prevented him turning a writer.	D．They made him become strong-willed.

4. What do we know about the character of Fake ID?

A．He was Giles’ best friend.	B．He devoted himself to writing.
C．He was wrongly imprisoned.	D．He founded a nonprofit organization.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the man notice the problem first?

A．His bank called him.

B．His bill showed him.

C．His credit card was stolen.

2. What did the bank do to fix the problem?

A．They gave the man his money back at once.

B．They decided to talk to the bank’s owner.

C．They asked the man to provide the evidence.

3. What might have caused the problem according to the man?

A．Online shopping.

B．Overdue debt.

C．Unskilled operation.

4. What do the two speakers mainly talk about?

A．Information safety.

B．Shopping habits.

C．Money management.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What will Todd Messegee be responsible for?

A．Writing a play.

B．Directing a play.

C．Starring in a play.

2. What will participants mainly do by the fourth day?

A．Practice the play.

B．Attend a lecture on acting.

C．Perform on stage formally.

3. What is the speaker doing?

A．Advertising an acting program.

B．Drawing up a plan for a program.

C．Announcing arrangements for a play.

10 . The glass armonica (玻璃琴), also known as a glass harmonica or simply armonica, is a musical instrument that produces sound by rubbing glass with wet fingers. It was invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761.

The instrument consists of a series of glass bowls of varying sizes, fixed straight on a spindle (轴). The glass bowls are arranged in order of size, with the largest bowl on one end and the smallest on the other.

Franklin came up with the idea after attending a concert in Cambridge. The performer was rubbing wine glasses to produce musical notes. Franklin thought that was not efficient. He decided to invent a set of musical instruments made of glass.

So, he hired a London glassmaker to construct 36 bowls to specific thicknesses and sizes. He fixed the bowls horizontally on a spindle with the largest bowl on one end and the smallest on the other. In this way the musician can play the glass bowls like a keyboard.

The glass armonica became prevalent during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Mozart and Beethoven both composed chamber pieces for it.

But by the 1820s, it was nearly a forgotten instrument in fears that it had the power to drive the listener mad. Some armonica players became ill and had to stop playing the instrument. They complained of muscle spasms (痉挛), nervousness, cramps, and dizziness. A few listeners were also affected. The instrument was actually banned in a few towns. “The armonica too inspires the nerves, drives the player into a troublesome depression and later into a dark and sad mood that is a method for slow self-destroying.”

However, no explanation or proof was ever really given to any of these claims. Franklin himself ignored all of the argument and continued to play the instrument until the end of his life.

1. How are the glass bowls arranged to form this instrument?

A．By their thickness.

B．By their shapes.

C．By their weight.

D．By their sizes.

2. What inspired Franklin’s invention of the instrument?

A．A failed performance.	B．An unsuccessful concert.
C．An unusual performer.	D．A couple glasses of wine.

3. What does the underlined word “prevalent” mean in paragraph 5?

A．Fearful.

B．Popular.

C．Strange.

D．Tiresome.

4. What is paragraph 6 mainly about?

A．Bad remarks about the instrument.	B．Terrible sounds made by the instrument.
C．Bans on this instrument everywhere.	D．This instrument’s great appeal to people.