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 has made all the preparations for further space     1     (explore) since space hero Yang Liwei     2     (realize) Chinese people’s dream to travel to outer space in 2003.

    3     (traditional), China’s astronauts are selected from among fighter plane pilots with rich flying experience,     4     can control the machine and stay calm in an emergency. However, among the three astronauts     5     board Shenzhou XVI, is Gui Haichao,     6     professor from Beihang University. He is the first non-military astronaut in China     7     (send) into space. Gui and his fellows will stay inside the Tiangong space station for around five months,     8     (conduct) space science experiments.

Sending civilians into space     9     (consider)good news for China’s astronautics field, as it shows that the nation is confident enough, making     10     possible for ordinary people to buy a ticket for a trip into space.

2 . We all love spending time by the sea. Some lucky ones might live on the coast and enjoy the benefits (益处) all around the year.     1     Most of us would say we feel healthier by the ocean. In the past, doctors would actually suggest spending time by the sea to their patients. And research has shown that people who live on the coast are more likely to believe their health is good compared to those living in a city. So how do we benefit, exactly?

Well, to start with, it’s great for our mental (心理) health. Scientists have discovered that we have something called a blue mind. They have shown that watching, listening to the waves (海浪) or being in the ocean helps our brains slow down.     2    . This is why people who have trouble sleeping are often told to listen to recordings of the sound of waves hitting the beach to help them relax at bedtime.

    3    . We go out a lot more when we’re on holiday by the sea. We often become more active on holidays and people who live on the coast are usually more active too.     4    . Walking on sand-requires more effort than on the pavement. And the sea air is good for people with breathing problems too. There is less pollution in the air near the ocean and in autumn and winter the air is fresher. This is healthier than the dry air in homes with central heating. It has even been found that the chemicals in sea water may help us have healthy skin.

    5    . We look forward so much to having our next one!

A．Breathing the air in the city makes you more active.

B．Others usually have to wait for the next vacation.

C．Being by the sea is also good for our physical health.

D．Kids especially like to have fun by the sea in summer.

E．Naturally we often feel so great at the end of a seaside holiday.

F．The sound of them can help us relax and feel free from stress.

G．And if you take your walks on the beach, this is a lot better.

3 . 走进云南，游历各地，众多外国友人在入秋后计划将来云南旅游。假如你是李华，请你以“Welcome to Yunnan”为题写一篇英语短文，邀请他们走进云南，品中华少数民族文化，游仙境彩云之南。
注意：
1．词数90左右，短文开头已给出，不计入总词数;
2．文中应包括所给内容要点，可适当发挥，使文章连贯;
3．文中不得出现考生的真实姓名、校名等信息。

Welcome to Yunnan

I’m Li Hua from Yunnan. I’d like to recommend Yunnan to you.

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4 . Vincenza Sparacino has always loved travelling by air. After______ all over the world, she returned to “travel car camping style” with her best friend. She bought a van(面包车) using her ______,building it out with friends’ help. Vin said, “The ______things about van life are the impressive places and the endless ______.I never know what the day or week has waiting for me ______and I love that feeling!” Vin’s friends have supported her ______from day one, and will even fly to______her for a week or two whenever she’s parked up somewhere cool.

She has recently begun to make a(n)______through TikTok to keep her life going, where she opens up about everything from “easy van life recipes” to how she keeps her cats safe while______.Her videos also cover______questions people might have about van life, from how she______clothes, to what her monthly expenses look like.

Although Vin mainly gets______reactions to her way of life, she has had to deal with a few negative assumptions but doesn’t let them get her down. There are of course some______, but she believes nothing would ever make her ______ van life.

Offering advice to others wanting to follow in her footsteps, Vin said, “Just do it! It’s such a(n)______way of life and it’s so worth taking the risk!”

1.

A．flying

B．driving

C．sailing

D．walking

2.

A．equipment

B．experience

C．savings

D．items

3.

A．busiest

B．biggest

C．latest

D．best

4.

A．puzzles

B．adventures

C．games

D．topics

5.

A．totally

B．slowly

C．generally

D．gradually

6.

A．team

B．attempt

C．major

D．job

7.

A．persuade

B．protect

C．visit

D．encourage

8.

A．bet

B．excuse

C．deal

D．income

9.

A．travelling

B．working

C．studying

D．growing

10.

A．regular

B．various

C．intelligent

D．surprising

11.

A．exchanges

B．makes

C．washes

D．decorates

12.

A．positive

B．quick

C．important

D．formal

13.

A．values

B．disadvantages

C．origins

D．mistakes

14.

A．get over

B．get through

C．give up

D．give away

15.

A．right

B．strange

C．easy

D．amazing

5 .    

From homeless to Harvard … it’s an unlikely turn of events. Liz Murray’s life is a triumph (胜利) over misfortune, and an amazing example of the importance of Dreaming Big. Murray’s upbringing in the Bronx, as the child of addicted parents, was filled with severe challenges. There was never enough food in the house, the apartment was dirty and drugs were everywhere. By age 16, Murray’s mom had died and she was homeless — sleeping in parks, riding the subway all night, and living as a high school dropout on the streets of New York City.

Suffering this pain, Murray always imagined her life could be much better than it was. “I knew I had to change my situations for the better, and that no one could do that for me. But, I quickly found that I also could not do it alone. I had to take responsibility first, and then I had to find help — a community of caring people to help me get there.” Determined to change her life, Murray finished high school in just two years, and with the help of devoted mentors (导师) and teachers, she was awarded a full scholarship (奖学金) by the New York Times to Harvard University — all while camping out in New York City parks and subway stations.

Her story sounds like a Hollywood movie — and it practically is. Lifetime Television produced a movie about Murray’s life story entitled Homeless to Harvard, which was nominated (提名) for three “Emmy Awards”. Murray received the White House “Project’s Role Model Award” and Oprah Winfrey’s first-ever “Chutzpah Award”. Her memoir (回忆录), Breaking Night, landed on the New York Times best-seller list after it came out and it quickly became an international best-seller published in twelve countries, in eight languages.

1. What is the purpose of Paragraph 2?

A．To show Murray’s determination.	B．To thank a community of caring people.
C．To recommend a healthy lifestyle.	D．To introduce the value of education.

2. Where did Murray get the fund for college after she finished high school?

A．From her father.	B．From the New York Times.
C．From devoted mentors.	D．From Harvard University.

3. Which of the following became an international best-seller?

A．Emmy Awards.	B．Dreaming Big.
C．Breaking Night.	D．Homeless to Harvard.

4. Which of the following can best suit Murray’s experience?

A．Dreams are lies.	B．Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
C．Too much is as bad as too little.	D．A bad beginning makes a bad ending.

6 . The County Police Department posted on social media. It was meant to _______ five officers for their good work. One grandmother _______ one of the officers. It was Sweeney, the officer she and her family won’t forget.

Twelve years ago, on a hot day in July 2011, then-Detective(警探)Sweeney _______ an emergency call of a baby drowning. _______ he rushed alone to the _______ , in a home in Severn. They just pulled the baby out of the swimming pool, and he was no longer _______ .

Detective Sweeney knew he had to act quickly. He held Matthew and _______ first aid on the tiny boy. His efforts _______ . The 14-month-old boy survived, and they were all happy to see him smile again. After little Matthew’s _______ , they visited Detective Sweeney, and they posed(摆姿势)for a(n) ________ .

When Matthew’s grandmother saw Sweeney’s photo, she ________ the Police Department. There, she told the officials how Sweeney brought their baby boy to ________ , who is now a teenager.

After they heard the story, the staff in the office planned a surprise reunion. They ________ everything and then, as Sweeney entered the room, he was ________ . He never thought he would see Matthew again. Matthew was very happy to finally meet the person who saved his life twelve years ago. He knew that this man was the ________ he was alive today.

Everyone in the police station felt happy as they saw a reunion after twelve years.

1.

A．debate

B．advance

C．congratulate

D．attract

2.

A．recognized

B．matched

C．doubted

D．showed

3.

A．visited

B．noticed

C．admitted

D．answered

4.

A．Absolutely

B．Creatively

C．Immediately

D．Obviously

5.

A．branch

B．scene

C．habit

D．deed

6.

A．complaining

B．approaching

C．calling

D．responding

7.

A．experimented

B．researched

C．performed

D．recorded

8.

A．took off

B．paid off

C．cleaned up

D．signed up

9.

A．recovery

B．escape

C．appearance

D．lesson

10.

A．application

B．reference

C．lecture

D．photo

11.

A．surfed

B．reached

C．rejected

D．awarded

12.

A．joy

B．attention

C．safety

D．difficulty

13.

A．reported

B．confirmed

C．attempted

D．arranged

14.

A．surprised

B．annoyed

C．awkward

D．curious

15.

A．way

B．reason

C．memory

D．thought

7 . Whatever your interest is — Titanic, history, food, music or even Game of Thrones’ filming sites — one of the different tours on offer here in Belfast can satisfy you.

.GAME OF THRONES TOUR

A guided coach tour takes you to explore some of the exciting filming sites in the hit show. You can step into “Winterfell” and experience archery in a recreated film set in “Stark Family” costumes, or even meet some “Stark Family” members!

.TITANIC TOUR

Take the world’s only guided Titanic Boat tour to see the ever changing story of Belfast’s rich sea heritage and how the area has developed into a major tourist attraction. Exploring the Titanic story, the boat tour allows you to view the Titanic Quarter from the water. You also have a chance of seeing many seals living in Belfast.

.MUSIC TOUR

Take a bus journey through the heart of this rock and roll city. Sit back, relax, and enjoy music by way of amazing guitar players, from folk songs to rock and Hollywood soundtracks. Finish up at the wonderful Belfast Music show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre in the Cathedral Quarter.

.CITY TOUR

If you’re short on time but still want to get a general overview of the city, book a private guided taxi tour or a guided open top bus tour. It’s the best and quickest way to find out all about the city’s history and other places of interest.

1. Which tour is suitable for visitors with limited time in Belfast?

A．GAME OF THRONES TOUR.	B．TITANIC TOUR.
C．MUSIC TOUR.	D．CITY TOUR.

2. What can visitors do during the TITANIC TOUR?

A．Learn how to sail a boat.	B．See a large number of seals.
C．Appreciate the movie Titanic.	D．View the Titanic Quarter on land.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A science magazine.	B．A history textbook.
C．A research paper.	D．A travel brochure.

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内的正确形式。

David Beckham, an English footballer, was born in London in 1975,     1     has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007     2     (increase) the influence of football in America.

His talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester Union     3     his fourteenth birthday. He helped his team achieve     4     (consider) success in his eleven seasons with them. Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football best player. He won many championships with Manchester Union. The club, Real Madrid     5     (captain) by him, was popular with football fans at that time. In 2003, Beckham received     6     honour for services to football from Britain’s Queen.

Beckham has many interests off the soccer field and     7     (be) rarely out of headlines, especially concerning his     8     (marry) and children. He has established football     9     (academy) in Los Angeles and London. In 2006, he     10     (name) a judge for the British Book Awards. He is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

9 . A map is a drawing that give us information about a place at a particular time. Maps are a representation of the real world drawn _________ on a flat surface but many times _________ than the place itself. Maps are one of the oldest forms of nonverbal (非言语的) _________. Every culture in every part of the world makes and uses maps. The art and _________ of making maps is called cartography (制图学). A person making maps is called a cartographer. In fact, all the information about one place cannot be _________ in a single map. Different _________ of a place can be shown in different types of maps.

There are two main types of maps—physical maps and political maps. Physical maps show the _________ of the land-hills, lakes, forests, the coast and so on. _________ maps show how the land is used by people—counties, provinces, countries, town boundaries, etc. Both types of map have _________ over time because forests are cut down, roads are built, towns expand and borders change. Most maps include a compass rose which indicates the __________. In the meanwhile, they __________ include a scale (比例尺), which is useful for estimating __________.

People use or “read” maps because of different __________. For example, we often use them when we are traveling to the places that we are not __________ with. News reporters use maps to tell us __________ things are happening in the world, __________ use them to navigate (导航) the skies and fishermen to navigate the seas.

Maps have an exciting history of their own. Over time, they __________ from being rough sketches, often based on travelers’ tales and stories __________ through word of mouth that may or may not have been __________. Nowadays maps are accurate scientific instruments. Their __________ runs along with the progress of civilisation.

1.

A．accurately

B．purposely

C．occasionally

D．permanently

2.

A．wider

B．larger

C．longer

D．smaller

3.

A．behavior

B．language

C．learning

D．communication

4.

A．experiment

B．instrument

C．science

D．result

5.

A．downloaded

B．put

C．reported

D．updated

6.

A．locations

B．aspects

C．landscapes

D．histories

7.

A．origins

B．views

C．outlines

D．benefits

8.

A．Historic

B．Delicate

C．Political

D．Abstract

9.

A．changed

B．disappeared

C．arisen

D．spread

10.

A．time

B．directions

C．weather

D．spots

11.

A．just

B．ever

C．also

D．even

12.

A．area

B．width

C．length

D．distance

13.

A．reasons

B．hobbies

C．stands

D．levels

14.

A．careful

B．concerned

C．satisfied

D．familiar

15.

A．how

B．where

C．why

D．when

16.

A．pilots

B．drivers

C．astronomers

D．sailors

17.

A．ranged

B．advanced

C．differed

D．rose

18.

A．written down

B．heard of

C．passed on

D．set aside

19.

A．charming

B．funny

C．direct

D．true

20.

A．development

B．appearance

C．operation

D．function

10 . There are two kinds of memory: short-term and long-term. Information in long-term memory can be recalled at a later time when it is needed. The information may be kept for days or years. Sometimes information in the long-term memory is hard to remember. Students taking exams often have this experience. In contrast, information in short-term memory is kept for only a few seconds, usually by repeating the information over and over.

Dr. Hunter studied short-term memory in rats. He used a special device which had a cage for the rat and three doors. There was a light in each door. First, the rat was placed in the closed cage. Next, one of the lights was turned on and then off. There was food for the rat only at this door. After the light was turned off, the rat had to wait a short time before it was released from its cage. Then, if it went to the correct door, it was rewarded with the food that was there. Hunter did this experiment many times. He always turned on the lights in a random order. Hunter’s results show that rats have a short-term memory of about ten seconds.

Later, Dr. Henning studied how people learning English as a second language remember vocabulary. To begin with, the participants listened to a recording of a native speaker reading a paragraph in English. Following the recording, the participants took a 15-question test where they circled the word they remembered having in the recording. Some of the questions had four choices that sounded alike, while others had four choices having the same meaning.

Henning found that people with a lower level in English made more of their mistakes on words that sound alike; people with a higher level made more of their mistakes on words that have the same meaning. Henning’s results suggest that beginning learners hold the sound of words in their short-term memory, while advanced learners hold the meaning of words in their short-term memory.

1. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?

A．Repetition contributes to people’s short-term memory.

B．The information in long-term memory is easier to forget.

C．People can rarely memorize the information learnt when young.

D．Students taking exams are experienced in long-term memory.

2. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A．How the rat experiment was conducted.	B．The process of rats’ developing memory.
C．Why the rat experiment was carried out.	D．The relationship between rats’ memory and intelligence.

3. Who might participate in Dr. Henning’s experiment?

A．A Chinese expert in second language learning.

B．An American student learning a second language.

C．A British teacher teaching English as a second language.

D．A Korean employee learning English as a second language.

4. What does Henning’s experiment suggest?

A．Beginning learners have a bad memory.

B．Beginning learners depend more on short-term memory.

C．Advanced learners easily remember words according to their pronunciation.

D．Advanced learners can confuse the words just heard with those meaning the same.