2 . Cynthia, 72, has worked as a flight attendant (空乘人员) for Southwest Airlines for almost 20 years. After her granddaughter Hannah, 24, graduated from college and wasn’t sure what to do except traveling, she eventually decided to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps and applied to Southwest. When Hannah got her acceptance notice, she was overjoyed and so was Cynthia.

Cynthia was present at Hannah’s flight attendant graduation in 2022. And behind the scenes, Cynthia was also trying to make sure she’d be on her granddaughter’s first Southwest flight. When Hannah saw her grandma on her first flight, she was very surprised. Working together for the first time was exciting for both of them. It was a long, multi-stop trip—the type Cynthia, with her years of seniority (资历) at the airline, usually avoids nowadays. She made an exception for Hannah.

When she was little, Hannah loved hearing her grandmother’s stories about her job, and had fond memories of flying with her grandmother during her summer vacation. But while Hannah always thought Cynthia’s job was amazing and exciting, she also saw the tough sides of flight attendants’ life. Often her grandmother would have to work on holidays and couldn’t take part in the family activities.

Cynthia also wanted to pass on wisdom to her granddaughter. She kept telling Hannah that flight attendants flew all the time, so everything was pretty simple and easy for them. Passengers sometimes just flew once a year and so flight attendants had to take it into consideration that they had to help these people, showing them the way, answering questions, and showing some enthusiasm.

Hannah says Cynthia brings this empathy (同理心) to every aspect of her life, and it has always inspired her. “That’s one thing that she has taught me—she’s just so sympathetic and so quick to help anyone. I see it when we’re working or outside of work. She really has the best heart,” says Hannah.

1. What did Cynthia keep secret from Hannah?

A．Holding a big celebration for Hannah.

B．Working together on Hannah’s first flight.

C．Planning a long, multi-stop trip for Hannah.

D．Asking other flight attendants to help Hannah.

2. What did Hannah think of flight attendants’ work?

A．It was easy and well-paid.

B．It brought lots of danger and uncertainty.

C．It was interesting all the time.

D．It sometimes meant missing family gatherings.

3. What does the underlined word “wisdom” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．The flight attendants’ fortune to fly all the time.

B．Skills in dealing with co-workers during flights.

C．The concept of serving passengers wholeheartedly.

D．Emergencies flight attendants may meet.

4. What does Hannah learn from her grandmother?

A．Trying to cherish good memories of her flying.

B．Helping others anytime and anywhere.

C．Continuing working till the last minute.

D．Correcting every mistake in her flight job.

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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

The groundbreaking Shaoxing Opera     1     (adapt), New Dragon Gate Inn, appeals to a new generation and revitalizes (振兴) the ancient art form for contemporary lifestyles.

In a specially     2     (design) studio theater in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang Province, a world of jianghu     3     (bring) to life by a traditional Shaoxing Opera performance last week. Six actresses delivered     4     excellent show, which lasted two hours and 10 minutes.

The audience sat very close to the performers,     5     (enjoy) a unique and fascinating viewing experience.

Upon leaving the theater, these audience members felt a sense of satisfaction that encouraged them     6    (share) short clips (片段) of the performance online.

Based on the 1992 classic martial arts film of the same name, the Shaoxing Opera presentation shows spectacular artistic skills,     7     (successful) catching the interest of a younger audience by combining traditional Chinese opera     8     modern theater models and dramatic concepts.

As the play has gained popularity, Chen Lijun,     9     plays the important supporting role of Jia Ting, has become a social media sensation (引起轰动的人). Nicknamed the “Jade-faced Man”, Jia’s     10     (attract) appearance and good stage presence have got more attention.

4 . The following are some markets which have become tourist attractions.

Wiener Christkindlmarkt, Austria

Known as Viennese Dream Christmas Market, Wiener Christkindlmarkt, or Rathausplatz, is one of the Austrian capital’s oldest and most traditional attractions. It has a 150-square-meter children’s ice rink (溜冰场). Tree of Hearts, a giant maple tree with hundreds of shinning red hearts, is a hot favorite with visitors to have a picture.

Open time: November 10 — December 26

Basel Christmas Market, Switzerland

Basel Christmas Market is divided into two different sections at Barfusserplatz and Munsterplatz. Family attractions include the Christmas fairy tale tree at Munsterplatz with activities such as gingerbread and candle decorating, a star workshop and a festive train.

Open time: November 23 — December 23

Strasbourg Christmas Market, France

One of Europe’s oldest Christmas markets, Strasbourg began back in 1570, drawing in over two million people every year. Place Klebe is probably its most popular place thanks to the great Christmas tree.

Open time: November 24 — December 24

Brussels Winter Wonders, Belgium

Brussels really comes to life at Christmas time thanks to Winter Wonders, which is more like a festival than a market. A light and sound show, ice skating, and pleasure ground rides are among the activities to enjoy, while visitors can also stare in wonder at the huge Christmas tree set up in Grand Place.

Open time: November 11 — December 31

1. What can visitors do at Rathausplatz?

A．Appreciate a sound show.	B．Enjoy a train ride in an ice rink.
C．Take photos with many red hearts.	D．Ride wooden horses in a playground.

2. What do the four Christmas markets have in common?

A．They have a great tree.	B．They own a good place for skating.
C．They hold various activities for tourists.	D．They are the oldest one in their own country.

3. Which market is open for the longest time?

A．Wiener ChristkindImarkt, Austria.	B．Brussels Winter Wonders, Belgium.
C．Basel Christmas Market, Switzerland.	D．Strasbourg Christmas Market, France.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker doing?

A．Doing a report.

B．Giving an announcement.

C．Introducing a flight.

2. What will the weather in Los Angeles be like this evening?

A．Rainy.

B．Cloudy.

C．Sunny.

3. What does the man ask passengers to do next?

A．Have lunch.

B．Watch a film.

C．Watch a safety video.

9 . Do you know that you can instantly change your state of mind just by smiling? Science has shown that when we produce a smile, our brain releases feel-good hormones (荷尔蒙) that reduce stress. You’ve already experienced the effects of smiling and laughing with friends and family — it’s an instant, free and joyful action.     1    

In a study, scientists Tara Kraft and Sarah Pressman studied 170 participants who were taught to hold chopsticks in their mouths in three different ways, making them smile to various degrees, while performing a stressful task. The experiment revealed that subjects whose facial muscles were forced into the biggest smiles, due to the chopsticks, experienced a substantial reduction in their heart rate along with quicker stress recovery.

Have you ever smiled at someone and not received a smile back? It may have happened a handful of times, but it’s usually the exception, not the rule.     2    

If you were waiting in line for a coffee and you could choose between a smiling server and one with a neutral expression on their face, who would you pick to take your order?     3     For me, compared to someone who is displaying a neutral or bad expression, a smiling person is going to seem more trustworthy.

    4     My sincere intention is to give you a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection, and access to simple tools to make a positive change in your life.

Whenever you find yourself in a stressful situation, be sure to smile.     5    

A．Most of us would feel drawn to the smiling server.

B．However, there is always someone who will break the rule.

C．Most people can’t help smiling back at you, even if it’s just to be polite.

D．The real message of this article is that you have the power to change your state of mind.

E．As Victor Hugo once said, “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.”

F．It won’t instantly change your situation, but it absolutely will change how you feel about it.

G．Once you discover the science of how smiling improves your mood, you’ ll be smiling all the time.