1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China’s first ever Master’s degree in comprehensive Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) research kicked off at Tianjin University in August 2022. Now, the major has received its first update, and a set of textbooks     1     (tailor) to the special degree are currently being compiled (编写).

The titles of three textbooks    2     (reveal) so far. The General Theory of Intangible Cultural Heritage aims to provide students with a theoretical foundation for ICH research and will be     3    great use to newcomers in the field. The Book of Wolk Literature and Art and The Oral History of Inheritors are designed with case study examples attached to each subject.

The textbooks are being worked on by leading experts in the field. Twenty years ago, Chinese     4    ( pioneer) scholar Xiang Yunju published a book called Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The book has become     5    basic guide for the world’s as well as China’s scholars to establish a comprehensive ICH system. Currently, Xiang is working as the chief    6    (edit) of The General Theory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Although the major is not the only Master’s degree in China to touch upon the subject of ICH, yet unlike all other “cultural heritage” majors    7     see ICH as a sub-discipline, the    8     (new) established major attempts to provide students from different backgrounds with the most targeted training according to the     9    (official).

Such a kind of “interdisciplinary” training led Su Junjie, a Chinese ICH scholar with years of teaching experience at Deakin University in Australia,     10     (call) it “innovative” and “world-leading”.

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It was the afternoon before Christmas Eve as I looked tiredly at my youngest daughter Kitty’s wish list for her presents. Major dental surgery (牙科手术) two days earlier had left my face painfully swollen (肿胀的), and most surely influenced my holiday spirit.

To make matters worse, Kitty had provided me with the world’s least helpful list: “Something red. Something old. Something you can put things in. Something strange ...”

After completing the important shopping of lots of food necessary for a big family gathering the next day, I was just quite tired and impatient. But no matter how hard it was to please my youngest daughter, I couldn’t let her down. Then her older sister Helen came up with the solution. The local antique store was sure to have something that fitted Kitty’s wish list. Owned by an extremely nice couple, the place was packed with valuable things and also not-so-valuable ones.

Surely, it was the last place where I wanted to go. Three years before, I had rushed out of the place in tears after selling them my grandmother’s silver forks and spoons and most importantly my valued ballet-dancer doll. That year had been difficult, and though I told myself that they were only things, it hurt to trade my remaining valued things, especially my ballet-dancer doll, for common things such as electricity and food. The shame of crying in public over it only made matters worse. Since that year, I had never visited that store.

After this long period of time and with a greatly swollen face, I thought it was unlikely that the owners of the store would recognize me. And, sure enough, the place offered gifts for every possible taste.

So in the afternoon before Christmas Eve, wearing a hat, I left home together with Helen to the antique store to pick up the gifts that Kitty wanted. Before long, we arrived at the store. While walking and choosing the gift there, I wondered, “What if the owners recognize me?”

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So I pulled down the edge of my hat to hide my face.

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And the owner held out my old ballet-dancer doll, adding, “It’s our Christmas present to you.”

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3 . After a booming summer season, the tourism market has seen an upsurge (激增) in both the supply and demand sides, especially because the coinciding (重合) of Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day resulted in an “eight-day Golden Week” holiday.

Before the holiday, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism took multiple measures to enhance the quality of cultural and tourism products, such as improving products on the theme of family reunion. For the benefit of businesses and the public, it has extended financial support for “cultural and tourism consumption action plan” in a hundred cities and districts which provides consumer subsidies (补贴), ticket discounts.

The tourism industry saw an explosive upsurge during the eight-day holiday. The railways, before the holiday, said they expected to record about 190 million passenger trips. The airlines, on the other hand, expected more than 21 million passenger trips during the holiday.

And Ctrip reported more than a four times increase in domestic hotel searches compared with the same period in 2022 and 120 percent more than the 2019 holiday season. Also, long-distance travel and family trips remained popular choices while cultural performances and museums drew more young tourists.

The relaxation of traveling abroad has created favorable conditions for the recovery of the foreign tourism sector. In August, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the group tourism to 78 countries, including Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States, raising the total number of such countries to 138.

Yet the surge in the tourism market is both a blessing and a challenge for tourist spots. Overcrowding in scenic spots, difficulty in obtaining tickets for certain attractions and museums, potential risks, and unsatisfying tourism services are still common. To address these challenges, we propose the following.

1. What did the Ministry of Culture and Tourism do to promote tourism industry?

A．To provide budget-friendly options for people.

B．To launch more cultural and tourism products.

C．To create more business opportunities for the public.

D．To make a cultural and tourism consumption action plan.

2. What can be learned from Ctrip’s report?

A．People are willing to travel abroad.

B．More people book hotels through the Internet.

C．A day trip with friends is still preferred by people.

D．The cultural tour is gaining popularity among the youth.

3. Which is probable the author’s attitude toward the upsurge in the tourism market?

A．Approving.

B．Objective.

C．Doubtful.

D．Critical.

4. What will the following passage talk about?

A．The challenges tourism market will face.

B．The features that mark the eight-day holiday.

C．The confidence in the tourism industry’s future.

D．The suggestions of enhancing visitors’ experience.

4 . The heroes helping the stars shine

The 19th Asian Games, which comes to a close on Sunday, has witnessed the great contribution of people from all walks of life.

Liu Shuyi

The security staff member has been responsible for the protection of rifle (步枪) and pistol ammunition (手枪弹药) for events such as shooting and modern pentathlon (现代五项运动).

“Due to the varied gun control policies in different countries, we worried that athletes might not understand the local rules. However, those concerns were all relieved when everyone showed understanding and cooperation.” Liu said.

Lu Baolin

“I wake up every day at 2:00 am, set off at 4:30 am, drive more than 30 kilometers to take athletes to the competition venue, and then return to the Asian Games Village. Each round trip takes almost two hours, and on each competition day, I make the journey three times,” Lu said.

His son is also involved in the Games, providing security services. Due to their work commitments, they hardly see each other these days. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, the family spent over an hour chatting via video call, celebrating the festival together online.

Shi Futian

As a sports reporter at English-language newspaper China Daily, he said “I feel very lucky to participate in such a huge event as a journalist. I also hope that through our media coverage, more people will get to know the athletes and understand their stories.”

Li Guanlin

A volunteer at the Basketball Arena in Shaoxing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, and his job is to ensure that the court is free from debris (碎片), sweat stains and watermarks, and to ensure the smooth progress of the matches by helping prevent athletes from slipping and avoiding any unnecessary injuries.

“When I am on duty at the court, my family will look for me during the live broadcast.

They told me that seeing me busily working makes them realize how much I’ve grown up.”

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1. What can we learn about Lu Baolin?

A．He is in charge of the security service.

B．He has to make a journey among different cities.

C．He sacrificed time spent with family due to his duty.

D．He doesn’t need to be an early riser during the Games.

2. Whose job is to guarantee the safety of the athletes on the court?

A．Liu Shuyi.

B．Lu Baolin.

C．Shi Futian.

D．Li Guanlin.

3. Where is the text most probably taken?

A．A sports magazine.	B．An online forum.
C．A government report.	D．A history textbook.

5 . The History of the Automobile

The automobile, more commonly known as the car, certainly counts as one of the greatest inventions in human history.     1    

As to who invented the automobile, the answer is not quite so clear-cut. While some give credit to Karl Benz, who patented the first gas-powered vehicle in 1886, others give the praise to Gottlieb Daimelr. Incidentally, the two inventors’ companies merge (合 并) in 1926 to form the famous Mercedes-Benz.

    2     It was Henry Ford who designed a system of mass production that allowed him to produce cars far more cheaply, which in turn meant he could sell them at lower prices. By 1927, 15 million of Ford’s famous all-black Model Ts had been produced. Mass car ownership had become a reality.

    3     Inventors were working on electric vehicles around the same time that gas-powered ones were being developed. The first electric car was designed in 1884   by Thomas Parker, the same man who electrified the London Underground. By 1900, electric vehicles were giving gas cars a run for their money. They were quiet, did not give off emissions, and were easier to drive, especially for women.     4     They were difficult to charge when most people’s homes didn’t have electricity. They were also rather expensive. In the end, Henry Ford’s cheap Model T put an end to interest in electric cars which didn’t become popular until the gas shortages and environmental concerns of the late 20th century.

Now, early in the 21st century, we find ourselves on the brink of yet another age in automobile history. Electric cars are set to make the gas-guzzler (油 老 虎) out of date.     5     Benz, Daimler and Parker would surely be amazed by how far their dreams have come.

A．But why were early electric cars not popular?

B．However, they weren’t without shortcomings.

C．They were also popular in European countries.

D．It allows people to travel great distances quickly, safely and cheaply.

E．And self-driving cars may soon make human drivers a thing of the past.

F．At first, European models were far too expensive for most people to buy.

G．Many people think of electric vehicles as a new invention, but actually that’s not the case.

6 . 阅读下面材料， 在空白处填入适当的内容(不多千 3 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Returning to the United States in 1965, Waters found that sometimes it seemed       1     (likely) for her to get just fresh bread and jam as America was a land of frozen food.   She began to miss the happy days       2     she spent enjoying delicious food and cafe in France.

One day, an idea     3     (occur) to her that she could open a little restaurant and thus Chez Panisse came       4     being in 1971.     Most   ingredients   Waters   could     find     were   from     5     (industry) farms. All these ingredients tasted totally different from     6       in France, which sparked     7     search for suppliers who would grow good ingredients. “I was looking for taste, but I couldn’t find taste until I met the     8     (nineteen) local organic farmer.”Water recalls. After she went through some upsand downs,     9       (ultimate), her devotion to making the best food paid off. Throughout its         10     (exist), Chez Panisse has earned the highest praise of many critics and sometimes is ranked the best restaurant in America.

7 . “In the past, there’d be ringing of the church bells during a national emergency. They should be ringing now.” says Hamish McKenzie－a bell-ringer, boat-builder, extreme recycler and climate change activist. “Climate change is the greatest danger we face. In 100 years’ time, maybe less, it will be unlikely for people to live there because of rising water levels and the likelihood of hurricanes.” he tells Amanda Jones, the reporter from New York Times, gesturing over to the bank just feet from his boat.

Hamish McKenzie lives with his wife on his floating houseboat in Shorehame-on-Sea. Now 63, he’s turned recycling into an art and has created lots of houseboats out of old vehicles and things from junkyards and farms. He and his wife live on Verda－a mixture of and old coach and a 1928 Portsmouth-Gosport ship, which Hamish rescued from the muddy seabed. He lists another houseboat, named Dodge, on Airbnb to fund his lifestyle. His idea of walking lightly on the planet extends into every area of life. Apart from his laptop and piano, almost everything seems to have been recycled－from the microwave letterbox to tractor tire windows. “I buy my clothes from charity shops and regard meat as a treat. We’re living off vast amounts of seasonal local vegetables from small shops.”

“Sadly, there are no groceries left in Shoreham. They have been ruined by cars and out-of-town supermarkets. I hate the scenery of 30,000 cars at the end of my road. An average car weighs around 1.2 tons, but how much does a passenger weigh? Petrol engines are only 30% efficient.”

Hamish gets around by bicycle and often says, “Many people feel powerless about what is happening all over the world and even stop watching the news. But we have to think about what we can do for the community. Everyone can take action and do their bit.”

1. Why is Hamish called a bell-ringer?

A．He recalls the ringing of church bells during an emergency.

B．He draws attention to the danger of climate emergency.

C．He extends recycling into every area of his life.

D．He knows people feel powerless about what’s happening.

2. What can we infer from the second paragraph?

A．Hamish has become an artist in designing boats.

B．Hamish recycles all the things on his houseboat.

C．Hamish intends his simple lifestyle to do less harm to the earth.

D．Hamish has some meat as a treat regularly.

3. What does Hamish think of cars?

A．They drive groceries out of town.

B．They have become a local scenery.

C．They shouldn’t be designed that heavy.

D．They are a such waste of energy.

4. What is attitude of Hamish towards future of the world?

A．Concerned and responsible.	B．Fearful and powerless.
C．Sensitive and optimistic.	D．Satisfied and hopeful.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What time is it now?

A．It’s 7:45 am.

B．It’s 8:00 am.

C．It’s 8:15 am.

2. Where will the visitors go first?

A．Newton Street.

B．City Museum.

C．Redwood Park.

3. How long will they spend at Newton Street?

A．An hour.

B．One hour and a half.

C．Two hours.

4. How many places will they visit today?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. In what language is the opera usually sung?

A．Chinese or English.

B．Italian or French.

C．German or French.

2. How many languages can the man speak?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

3. What will the two speakers probably do next?

A．Watch an opera.

B．Talk about the performers.

C．Learn a new language.

10 . It is reported that about 14 percent of Americans aged over 12 have trouble in hearing. And hearing loss increases dramatically to 50 percent or more for those aged over 70. It often comes on so gradually that many ignore it. Only an estimated 15 to 25 percent of adults would use hearing aids, and the use is lowest among people who have less access to health care.

However, recent research has revealed that even mild or moderate hearing loss in older adults is associated with cognitive (认知的) decline. Older adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop dementia (痴呆), and the likelihood increases with the severity of the loss.

In July, Frank R. Lin, a professor from Johns Hopkins University, presented results from a first-of-its-kind randomized clinical trial. Participants are 977 adults aged between 70 and 84, including those who have more risk factors for developing dementia and those who are relatively healthy. They received best-practice hearing care, including hearing aids. Three years later, hearing aids did make a difference to the participants in cognitive decline. Especially for those who were at the higher risk for dementia, a 48 percent cut in risk of cognitive decline could be made if they got hearing aids.

When hearing loss is untreated, the brain’s organization changes, says Anu Sharma, an auditory neuroscientist of the University of Colorado Boulder. In adults with mild hearing loss, studies show a decrease in gray matter (灰质) in brain. Sharma found early signs that vision and touch areas of the brain cover and change underused hearing areas. Adults with hearing loss also show more activity in working memory areas. They need to make extra efforts just to listen, Sharma says, which may exhaust cognitive reserves.

Hearing loss is also associated with more falls, higher health-care costs, and increased loneliness and social isolation. “Hearing is fundamental to healthy aging,” says Nicholas Reed, who worked with Frank R. Lin on the cognitive-decline study.

1. What can we learn from the figures in the first paragraph?

A．Americans pay special attention to their hearing.

B．Americans are unaware of danger of hearing loss.

C．Many Americans with hearing loss stay untreated.

D．Most Americans are suffering serious hearing loss.

2. What did Frank R. Lin’s clinical trial reveal?

A．Hearing aids helped reduce cognitive decline.

B．Hearing aids worked on healthy people.

C．Cognitive decline could result in hearing loss.

D．Cognitive decline was unrelated to age.

3. What is paragraph 4 centred on?

A．What sign will appear before losing hearing.

B．How hearing loss impacts cognitive decline.

C．Why hearing loss is left untreated by people.

D．How our brain discourages cognitive decline.

4. Which can be the best title for the text?

A．Hearing loss—a new factor connected with dementia

B．Cognitive decline, caused by more than hearing loss

C．Dementia—an incurable but preventable disease

D．Hearing loss, having limited access to healthcare