1 . 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。

I didn’t know the lady, but I saw her often around town with her two small children. She appeared to be shy, always looking down, trying not to make eye contact. She often wore the same clothes, and so did her children. I felt her discomfort when I saw her at the supermarket checkout. She reminded me of myself years ago. We had to go through a tough time.

Back then, I couldn’t afford a new winter coat for my daughter, and I didn’t know what I was going to do. Luckily, my three younger children could wear hand-me-downs. One night, I said to myself in my heart that I wished someone to offer me help. I did it for the first time since my husband’s unemployment.

The next morning, a neighbour came into the place where I worked. “I know you must feel unbelievable, This morning, I had an overwhelming (无法抗拒的) feeling that you needed this,” she whispered. She insisted on giving me twenty dollars. My eyes started to tear as she continued, “I also have a box of clothes in my car that I was going to donate. Please take what you need.” It was really a shock of getting her help. Was this the response to my word the night before?

Going through the large box of clothes, I found several winter items for my children, including a dark purple jacket that looked like it would fit my daughter. Although grateful, I felt embarrassed. The woman must have sensed my discomfort. She raised my chin so I could look at her. “We all need help at one time or another, “she said. “One day, you’ll be the one helping someone in need.”

I thanked her and promised I would always try to pay it forward.

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。

Looking at the lady at the supermarket checkout, I knew perhaps it was the proper time.

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To my surprise, she said, “Yes.”

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2 . 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。

The Liangzhu Culture,     1     can date back thousands of years, was the last Neolithic jade (新石器时代玉器) culture in the Taihu Basin of the Yangtze River Delta. From many of the unearthed Liangzhu relic sites so far, relevant experts     2     (conclude) that the ancient culture boasted advanced rice agriculture and handicraft industry.

    3     (cover) an area of more than 30 square kilometers, the Liangzhu relic site first    4     (discover) in 1936 is in reality a general name for some sites found in Liangzhu, Pingyao and Anxi, three places in Yuhang District, East China’s Zhejiang Province. The archaeological     5     (significant) of the Liangzhu relic site has gained worldwide attention. British archaeologist Colin Renfrew visited it several years ago and thought     6     importance of findings in China’s Neolithic Period was greatly underestimated.

The Liangzhu Culture is     7     (good) known as a jade culture than others. More than 40 various     8     (type) of jade containers have been unearthed. Do you dream     9    experiencing more of the Liangzhu Culture up close? Consider visiting the Liangzhu New Town, a scenic spot which offers many places for tourists     10     (learn) about the Liangzhu Culture and relax as well.

3 . Fiona liked to sing at home. One summer day when she was singing, her father said upstairs, “Baby, I really need _________ , so I can take a rest.” Fiona felt upset and had to go_________ .

It was a _________ day, and many people were riding bikes and walking their dogs in the sun. Fiona went to a nearby park and sat on a bench. She looked around to make sure she wasn’t _________ anyone. Then she started to hum (哼) _________.     But soon humming turned to loud singing.

Feeling very hot, Fiona took off her _________, laid it on the sidewalk and kept singing. Just as she _________ one of her favorite songs, a man stopped in front of her and dropped a_________ into her hat. Before she could say anything, the man left. Looking at his _________, Fiona really wasn’t sure how to __________ the money, but she did want to __________ singing.   As a result, a __________ stream of sound rang in the park.

When she enjoyed herself and stopped to relax, Fiona’s hat was full, and some money fell to the floor because there was no __________ for it. At that time, Mrs Maudslay, her neighbor, suddenly passed by and saw Fiona, “Are you busking, Fiona?” Fiona asked, “What’s busking?” “Busking is when a street performer __________ a hat to collect money.   People drop some money to show that they like the performance,”Mrs Maudslay answered   It __________ on Fiona, and she eventually donated her windfall (意外之财) to charity with the advice of Mrs. Maudslay.

1.

A．comfort

B．apology

C．light

D．quiet

2.

A．outside

B．upstairs

C．eagerly

D．merrily

3.

A．cloudy

B．misty

C．clear

D．freezing

4.

A．assessing

B．disturbing

C．witnessing

D．observing

5.

A．angrily

B．unwillingly

C．loudly

D．softly

6.

A．mask

B．hat

C．shoe

D．glove

7.

A．finished

B．recalled

C．composed

D．forgot

8.

A．medal

B．flower

C．dollar

D．toy

9.

A．coming

B．situation

C．face

D．back

10.

A．handle

B．claim

C．donate

D．earn

11.

A．improve

B．keep

C．advocate

D．quit

12.

A．temporary

B．terrible

C．steady

D．silent

13.

A．argument

B．praise

C．time

D．room

14.

A．hands in

B．puts out

C．folds up

D．tears down

15.

A．dawned

B．depended

C．counted

D．fed

4 . Gabon, on the west coast of Africa, has numerous rainforests, open grasslands, white sand beaches and rushing rivers. Here are four adventures that can let you have unforgettable experiences.

The Wild Species Adventure

The site of this adventure is close to a national park, which has elephants, monkeys, leopards, red river hogs and so on. Visitors can go on a journey by jeep and have a chance to see the country’s natural beauty and different birds in a nearby reserve.

The Fishing Adventure

Gabon has some really big fish and miles of untouched coastlines, and the fishing spots are not packed, because they are wide apart. When fishing, visitors can find themselves in pleasant places, surrounded by palm trees during the adventure. Gabon’s unique lagoon (环礁湖) system provides visitors with a range of fish, all ready for you to join in the fishing contest.

The Private Island Adventure

It is difficult for visitors to find this private island on the sea on booking or a trip advisor, but it is known by locals. It offers small but comfortable rooms to rest. Visitors can try fun activities like wakeboarding and boating. During the whale season, visitors can also rent boats to take a close look at whales by following responsible viewing guidelines.

The Whale Watching Adventure

There is a great diversity of marine mammals to see in this adventure, especially whales.   Some of the whales can be found at all time, while others, for example, the humpback whales, only spend a few months from July to September. In this trip, visitors can take splendid pictures of these whales playing around and jumping above the surface of the sea under safety guidance.

1. Which adventure attracts a lover of land animals most?

A．The wild species adventure.	B．The fishing adventure.
C．The private island adventure.	D．The whale watching adventure.

2. What are the spots of the fishing adventure like?

A．Noisy.	B．Narrow.
C．Uncrowded.	D．Unpleasant.

3. What do the last two adventures offer?

A．Whale watching.	B．Private trip advisors.
C．Cost-free water sports.	D．A photo-taking service.

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。

I spotted my neighbor, Monica, working in her garden one day when I returned home from school. It was sunny, and the smell of cut grass made me feel refreshed. I popped my head over the fence, and Monica and I got talking.

“I’ve seen you’re very good at using a lawn mower(割草机) and gardening tools,” Monica said. “There’s a hedge(树篱) growing over the pathway near here. It’s so overgrown that it becomes a head ache for the passers-by. I was planning to cut it back myself. Would you like to help out?”

I loved the idea of helping Monica and our community. We agreed to cut the hedge the following Sunday. My brother Ivan, aged 10, also came along to help us. We wheeled Monica’s garbage can down to the hedge, which the community council was responsible for. All three of us cut it with shears (大剪刀) until a trouble-free pathway came in sight. Mr. Brown, a wheelchair user, was grateful that he didn’t have to make a detour(绕行) any more to pass the hedge. Encouraged by his words, I suggested doing more for our community, to make it a better place.

When we first started, we just made the best of the equipment we already had in my parents’ garage. But as time went on, donations came in from the local community. Our garage got filled up quickly with brushes, gardening tools, and even donated power tools like leaf blowers. With everything ready, our first project was to beautiful park near our houses, which looked a bit run-down. Ivan was in charge of painting the fence around, Monica cleared the lawn with a leaf blower, and I was responsible for repairing the benches where our neighbors usually sat at their leisure. After two weeks’ hard work, we felt stunned when stepping back and appreciating the clean and brand new small park. My heart swelled with pride because our efforts paid off.

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

I posted photos of our hard work on our local Facebook Group.

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With more neighbors joining in, we headed for the flower bed near the community center.

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6 . 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。

I taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at a school. One particular sixth grader, Pablo, was struggling with fluency in reading, so after class I suggested that he get extra practice by reading aloud to his mom while she prepared dinner each evening. This was something I routinely encouraged my struggling students to do. Imagine my surprise when Pablo responded by starting to cry. He said, “My mom can’t cook dinner!” Then he cried harder. Eventually, he calmed down enough to tell me that his mom was only able to “cry in her bed” when he got home every afternoon. He said that he was caring for his six-month-old baby brother by himself from the time he got home each day. His mother, it seemed, had a bad tooth and was in extreme pain. He said that his father didn’t have enough money to get it fixed, and that there was no way for her to go to a dentist. This child’s heart was broken for his mom.

I was speechless! He was still crying when he left me that day, and I promised him I would try to help. I kept asking myself how I could help this student. How could I help his mother when we didn’t even speak the same language?

The next day, I sent a note, which a friend helped me translate, to Pablo’s mother asking if she would like me to find someone to help her. The following day, Pablo brought me a note from his mom accepting my offer to help.

Meanwhile, I had been doing some networking among my friends asking if anyone knew a dentist who might do some free work for this lady. At the time, I was not able to pay for the work to be done myself. Several friends suggested a dental office that had recently opened up in the area, thinking that they might be willing to provide the services. I didn’t want to waste a lot of time going to several dentists, so I prayed that this would be the one.

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。

Stopping by the dental office, I went to the reception desk.

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Pablo’s mother came to meet the dentist at the appointed time.

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7 . As the electric vehicle (EV) increases, drivers may start to find queues adding to their more time at charging stations. One potential solution to this is to swap out the run-down battery pack for a new one, and a company has just revealed that it’s managed to do so in just five minutes.

Since the company launched its first-generation battery swap station back in 2021, the company reports that stations have been built across the San Francisco Bay Area to support fleet (车队) partners in testing the quick-swap solution. The company has also been in consultation with a delivery services to get a better understanding of their needs.

“When working with these fleets, we continuously heard that despite efforts to electrify fleets, drivers could spend up to 10-12 hours at a charging station.” said the company in a blog post. “There is a lack of reliable EV charging for city residents who don’t have access to garages and the option of overnight charging, and our new solution seeks to fix that.”

The latest station is designed to support EVs of all sizes—from small passenger cars to mid-sized delivery vans. EVs fitted with modular batteries could roll onto the platform and have its spent modules automatically removed and replaced with fully charged ones within 10 minutes. The removed battery units are then recharged, ready for the next customer.

The shoebox-sized battery modules have been developed to improve their safety, and can be fit for any modern EV. The new stations have been redesigned for easier building at a site in just three days, and have also been made more durable to suit different local conditions as the company expands. They can also be remotely monitored 24 hours for enhanced safety and customer support.

The company is now calling for more EV manufacturers, fleet operators and municipalities to join them in the quest to electrify.

1. What is the problem that EV drivers are worried about?

A．Driving EVs takes up their too much time.

B．They have to wait long to charge their EVs.

C．They have to buy new batteries to replace the old ones.

D．EVs are in bad quality despite increasing development.

2. Why does the company work with partners?

A．To build charging stations.

B．To deliver the last-mile goods.

C．To obtain some related information.

D．To give a helping hand in fixing vehicles.

3. What is the feature of modular batteries?

A．Time-saving and safe.	B．Universal and pricey.
C．Heavy and complicated.	D．Convenient and durable.

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

A．A Company Is Developing a New and Safe EV

B．A Company Strengthens the Cooperation with Its Partners

C．A Company Has Expanded Its Charging Stations Across the World

D．A Company Makes the Replacement of EV Batteries Safe and Fast

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the woman fail to go climbing?

A．She was worn out.

B．She lost touch with others.

C．She loved the scene at the bottom.

2. What was the woman doing when she saw a dolphin?

A．Relaxing on the beach.

B．Sailing in a boat.

C．Diving.

3. What made the woman give up doing bungee jumping?

A．Her fear.

B．Her health.

C．Equipment problems.

4. What did the woman like best about her vacation?

A．Exploring the rainforest.

B．Visiting the old caves.

C．Playing with the dolphin.

9 . As a young woman, Pei Aimin, now 49, hid her natural gift for writing, hoping nobody in her farming village would notice and accuse her of neglecting (忽视) work and family.

That was the way of things when Pei was young in her village. In the past, girls often dropped out of school at an early age to get married and settle into the regular routines of rural life.

A few, like Pei, however, yearned for a wider world and looked for ways to express themselves. Pei began to write in middle school and mailed her stories to publishers. Two of them were published, one in a newspaper, another in a magazine.

After her marriage, she had to create secret opportunities. Sometimes she would water useless land just so she could read or write outdoors without being observed. Sometimes she sat under a tree, expressing her feelings on paper until somebody came, and she would hurriedly hide the papers and pen.

“Few women in my village could read or write, “Pei said. “All my family members thought it was a waste of time.”

After reading and writing like that for years, Pei took everyone by surprise when she published a book, Diary of Aunt Vole. It is a collection of 365 short diary entries that describe the natural scenery of the northwestern countryside, the daily routine of the local people, and interesting things that happened in the village.

Pei said she hoped the book would help readers understand that farm work consists of both hardship and fun.

Now Pei’s family no longer objects to her hobby. “Although women in the village still don’t read, many have changed their minds about it,” Pei said. “Learning, after all, is useful.”

1. What do the underlined words “yearned for” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Desired.

B．Avoided.

C．Found.

D．Left

2. What did Pei have to do in order to write?

A．Become a publisher.

B．Tell harmless lies.

C．Drop out of school.

D．Hide from other people.

3. How did people in her village feel when Pei published her book?

A．Proudly

B．Doubtful.

C．Surprised.

D．Pleased.

4. What role does Pei want her book to play?

A．Inspire students to study hard.

B．Show the real life on the farm.

C．Encourage more women to read.

D．Attract people to the countryside.

10 . 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。

Guqin is a traditional musical instrument. It     1     (exist) for over 3,000 years and represents China’s foremost solo musical instrument tradition.     2     (describe) in early literary sources and confirmed by archaeological finds, this ancient instrument is inseparable     3     Chinese intellectual history. Guqin playing developed as an art form practised by noblemen and     4     (scholar) in intimate settings, and was therefore never intended for public performance. Furthermore, along with calligraphy, painting and weiqi, guqin was one of the four arts, which Chinese were expected     5     (master) in ancient times. According to tradition, twenty years of training were required to attain proficiency.

Its music     6     (list) as an intangible cultural heritage in 2008, which helped unlock the passion of many to learn     7     ancient instrument. Jian was one of them. His interest in the instrument grew after he listened to an album by a famous guqin master. Jian started playing the instrument in his     8     (fifty) and embarked on a journey to look for collectible items across China. To his disappointment, he quickly discovered that many collectors lacked the ability to play guqin themselves, resulting in many being stored away in warehouses. He even came across some of the instruments lying in a state of utter damage,     9     pained him deeply.

With the aim of preserving and utilizing (利用) the centuries-old relics more     10     (effective), Jian began learning how to restore the instrument under the guidance of a guqin repair expert.