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。

One of the premier medical    1    (scientist) in the 21st century is Zhong Nanshan. Born in 1936 and     2     (graduate) from Peking University Health Science Center, this ordinary but great man has been working in the medical field for over 40 years. He is a good doctor in the patients’ eyes and     3     kind medical professor in his students’ as well.

In 2003, SARS broke    4     in China and across the globe. Zhong Nanshan not only led but also     5     (take) an active part in the battle against SARS. At that time most people had no     6     (nature) defense against the disease. Dangerous    7     it was, Zhong Nanshan worked hard treating SARS patients. Meanwhile he underlined the fact    8     teamwork among nations could save lives. Through    9     (they) several months’ hard work, Zhong Nanshan and his workmates achieved remarkable achievements. Soon SARS    10    (wipe) out.

2 . Travelling Economically

● Get a ride to travel destinations with friends or acquaintances (熟人). If people you know are driving to a location you would like to visit, take advantage of the opportunity to ask them for a lift. Offer to help with gas money or, if you don’t have any cash, offer a trade or service instead.     1    

● Practice safe hitchhiking to get around.    2     Ask each driver several questions before getting in the vehicle, including what their name is, where they are heading and why they are going there. Follow your gut instinct (直觉) and avoid getting into a car with anyone who gives you a bad feeling.

●    3    There are many ridesharing websites and apps that allow budget travellers to find a shared lift to their destination. These sites will also screen and identify the drivers, making the ridesharing experience safe and simple. Search for available rideshares in your area, which may vary in cost but will cost significantly less than travelling alone.

● Join a free hospitality (好客)-sharing community.     4    You will be able to chat with participating members living in the area you are travelling to and arrange accommodations before travelling. In addition to being able to sleep on someone’s couch or in their spare room, you may find someone to show you around the city.

● Camp at inexpensive campsites. Camping can be a budget-friendly activity if you find the right park or site.     5    Visit http://www.uscampgrounds.info/ for a comprehensive list of North American campgrounds, which indicates sites with a rate of $12 or less per night.

A．Get to new destinations with ridesharing services.

B．Hitchhiking is not an exact science but an art form.

C．Search online for camp sites near your travel destination.

D．Hitchhiking is a free way to travel, but you need to be cautious.

E．One of my big worries when it comes to camping is keeping everyone safe.

F．Be a polite and respectful co-traveller to show your appreciation for their generosity.

G．Find free accommodations in other cities by joining a couchsurfing community online.

5 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Most underrated pleasures of one’s life

One of the biggest drivers of good relationships in our lives is a developed level of understanding in those relationships. The relationships     1     this understanding end up creating too much maintenance work. So it becomes more like luggage or at least something that needs attention or care rather than fun.

I realized it with a couple of friends of mine. Recently my “friend ecosystem” had a sudden change. A couple of them     2     (leave) although I still have a couple around. I am also adding a couple of new ones.

The whole change made me thoughtful. I started to think about the cause of being better friends with some. It turns out that among the large number of other factors, one of the key ones is     3     (understand). It can then be extended to personal and even business relationships.

While     4     (hire) a key employee, one can be sure that it will work well if the other person enjoys and understands you well. It will be far     5     (productive) as the relationship related maintenance is low and you can focus on actual output. It     6     help you even when you are looking for funding partners, seed capital or business joint ventures (企业).

Finally, how do you ensure you are understood? To start with, make sure that the people who     7     (matter) to you in any capacity like business, managerial, personal or family have an open relationship with you. Creating an open environment     8     others can discuss constructive aspects or difficult discussion is important.

Being caring and respectful to     9     and being truthful are two different things. Truthfulness is as important as being respectful and caring. In the long term, truthfulness will result in a caring relationship.     10     you are understood well and have an open relationship, you can’t be truthful.

When you get to that level with the person where you are completely understood, it will be an awesome feeling!

6 . Whether it’s for a promising job interview, first date, or chance meeting, making a good impression is important in just about every situation.    1    

Arrive Early. Actor Billy Porter said it in his book Unprorected: A Memoir, “Fifteen minutes early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable.”    2    If you’re giving a presentation, arriving early gives you a moment to test the equipment you’re using. If you’re early to a job interview, you’ll have time to go over your elevator pitch to yourself, adjust your tie, or make sure your hair isn’t out of place.

Actively listen. Active listening is giving the speaker your undivided attention and paying attention to what’s said and the intention behind it.    3    Asking the right questions shows you’re engaged, but just don’t ask something the speaker already answered.

    4    When you’re meeting someone for the first time, don’t try to be someone you’re not. If you don’t know the answer to something they ask, don’t fake it. The ability to learn into your weaknesses shows that you are self-aware. However, don’t overemphasize your shortcomings, either.

Know your audience.     5    If your meeting is planned in advance, you should know plenty about the person or business you’re meeting with before arriving. Google the people you’ll meet, the company founders/co-founders, their history, their competition, their main products, and any other relevant information before you walk into the room.

A．Be authentic.

B．Do your research.

C．Emphasize your advantages.

D．Listen for opportunities to ask questions concerning the discussion.

E．There are some simple steps to succeed in the first business meeting.

F．We can help you put your best foot forward no matter where you are.

G．Arriving in advance for a meeting gives you a little more time to ensure everything is in place.

7 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号丙单词的正确形式，并填在答题下的相应位置。

Siheyuan is a special type of building found in China that represents the country’s rich traditions. These buildings     1     (exist) around for a very long time and are mainly located in the northern parts of China. Exploring a Siheyuan allows you     2     (step) back in time and experience the peace and history of ancient China.

Siheyuan has     3     unique layout with a square courtyard in the middle,     4     (surround) by buildings on all four sides. This design provides privacy for the people living there and shows a balance     5     human-made structures and nature.

The main entrance of a Siheyuan     6     (usual) faces south, and the most important rooms are positioned in the north. The courtyards are often decorated with beautiful gardens, plants, and fancy stone carvings,     7     show how much the Chinese appreciate nature and beauty.

Beyond its physical form, Siheyuan represents the Chinese     8     (tradition) way of life and family values. In these buildings, extended families live together,     9     the courtyard becomes a gathering place for family members. This helps to strengthen family bonds and maintain connections between different     10     (generation).

8 . Music is known to have a great deal of mental and physical benefits on humans. From helping to treat physical medical problems to relieving stress, music can be extremely beneficial in helping to improve health.     1    

Animals may have a great deal of stress.     2     Dogs and cats may be stressed when around men because they were badly treated by a man, and they may never forget that. A dog who was attacked by another dog while on a walk may be always afraid to go on walks, or even be afraid to leave the house.

    3     Cats, dogs and horses will not all have the exact same stressors (压力源), so you just have to pay close attention to your animal and what makes them unique, such as changes in eating habits, too much sleep and too little sleep, just to name a few.

Music can be extremely beneficial for animals in high stress situations.     4     In the atmosphere, they feel calm, safe and well protected. Music can be specifically helpful when played at veterinary (兽医的) clinics for animals who are afraid of the vet. This helps calm the owners of the animals and the staff at the office besides the animals.     5     That’s why it is being taken up at a variety of veterinary clinics around the world.

A．It can create a space for them.

B．The same goes for our furry friends, too.

C．They could be stressed for a variety of reasons.

D．It would be a beneficial practice for all parties.

E．Another place where music can be helpful is in car rides.

F．There are ways that you can identify stress in your animals.

G．It’s no wonder loud noises can cause dogs and cats so much stress.

10 . 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。

ChatGPT     1     (take) the world by storm since it launched last November. The AI chatbot answers questions online in text form in     2     human -like way, and it can also write its responses in different styles, such as, that of a student writing an essay.

Some teachers are worried about how many of their pupils are using it to do their homework for     3     (they) and have written to parents warning them about it Others say they can spot its prose (行文方式), and there are now tools being released     4     claim to be able to distinguish human text from that     5     (write) by artificial intelligence.

But the cat is out of the bag, and now the International Baccalaureate (文凭组织) says its students can take advantage     6     the tech, just like using a calculator     7     (work) out a maths problem, as long as they admit to it by both crediting ChatGPT in the text and adding a     8     (refer) note at the end.

Good news for students, but ChatGPT’s knowledge database only goes up to September 2021, so it’s not very     9     (use) on a lot of topical     10     (subject), and, its information can also be inaccurate.