4 . 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。

In a small village called Brightville, there lived three friends: Kimberley, John and Alicia. They were all students at Brightville High School. Kimberley was a hardworking and determined girl; John was a curious and creative boy; and Alicia was a kind and helpful girl. They shared a common dream of achieving their goals through education.

On a sunny day, the three friends gathered at their favorite spot near the village river. They often met there to discuss their dreams and motivate each other. Kimberley always emphasized (强调) the importance of studying and setting goals. John loved exploring new things and finding creative ways to learn. Alicia, with her caring nature, always supported and encouraged her friends.

One day, they came across an old abandoned library in the heart of Brightville. The library was filled with dust-covered books. Kimberley saw this as an opportunity for their dreams to come true. She suggested turning the library into a learning center for the village.

The three friends spent months cleaning, organizing and renewing the library. They reached out to the villagers, and soon, volunteers joined them to set up the learning center. They created a friendly and welcome environment where students could come to study, read books, and seek help.

Word about the learning center spread throughout the village. Students from all ages and backgrounds started attending. Kimberley, John and Alicia devoted their after-school hours to tutoring (指导) the students. They understood that education was not just about memorizing facts but also about nurturing curiosity and passion for learning.

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。

As days turned into months, they saw the effect of their hard work.

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The success of the learning center in Brightville caught the attention of the local government.

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5 . When you go on vacation next time, make sure to take lots of pictures of the wildlife you see. These photos can help save different types of wildlife because of a new field called “imageomies”. Imageomies uses computers to study pictures of wildlife and learn information from them.

Until recently, scientists didn’t have the technology to analyze (分析) the data in wildlife photos. But now, machine learning and computer vision are helping researchers unlock valuable information hidden in these images.

There are platforms where people can share their wildlife photos, like cBird, iNaturalist and Wildbook. These platforms help scientists keep track of different species and create databases. If you have rare (稀有的) photos of wildlife, it’s a good idea to share them on these platforms.

Scientists have limited time and resources to study all endangered wildlife in the world. By using artificial intelligence (人工智能) to analyze public photos, we can learn more about different species and their behaviors. This technology can even help us find things in photos that humans might miss.

It’s important to use the collected information responsibly and protect it from poachers (偷猎者). If we do that, imageomies can not only help save wildlife but also contribute to other fields like medicine and agriculture.

1. How can imageomies help scientists study wildlife?

A．By offering information from wildlife.	B．By analyzing the data in wildlife photos.
C．By analyzing the trend of human population.	D．By knowing the origin of biological processes.

2. What are the platforms where people can share their wildlife photos?

A．eBird, iNaturalist and Wildbook.	B．Imageomics, eBird and Wildbook.
C．Imageomics, eBird and iNaturalist.	D．Photos of wildlife, iNaturalist and Wildbook.

3. Why should people share their rare wildlife photos on platforms?

A．To appreciate the beauty of wildlife.	B．To contribute to the public safety.
C．To inspire others to protect nature.	D．To help scientists study wildlife.

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

A．Computers help identify the biological features	B．Poachers stop killing threatened animals
C．Photos can save wild species	D．Photos can protect our environment

6 . Are you a fan of outdoor adventures? Do you enjoy scenic views to relax? Look no further, as the following destinations offer all that and more.

Athabasca Falls

Alberta, Canada

Water from the Canadian Rockies flows down into the waterfalls of Jasper National Park, creating a flow with wild energy. The falls are wheelchairs accessible, with a paved path taking admirers to a number of viewpoints. If visitors leave the path, they can explore both the upper and lower regions of the trail.

Akaka Falls Trail

Hakalau, Hawaii

A short half-mile hike is big on sights and low on hard activity. The well-kept ring like trail guide visitors around to see a number of waterfalls, including the 442-foot main attraction, and beautiful local flora (植物群) among the famous landscape. Though there are no hills to climb, there are a number of stairways to go.

Nugget Falls

Juneau, Alaska

Located in Tongass National Forest about 12 miles from Juneau, the Mendenhall Glacier has produced Nugget Falls, a fan-like waterfall that leads into a lake. A series of short hikes allows for different views of the waterfall and icy surrounds, which are also known for frequent brown bear sightings.

Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Valley, California

Yosemite National Park is one of the oldest national parks in America and home to the fifth tallest waterfall in the world. Hikers can reach it by taking a 1-mile trail from the lodge or the 7.2-mile round-trip Yosemite Falls Trail route. Late spring is best, with the highest water flow. In the winter, the temperatures dip below freezing. A park admission fee applies.

1. Where can visitors expect to see frequent brown bear sightings?

A．Athabasca Falls.

B．Akaka Falls Trail.

C．Nugget Falls.

D．Yosemite Falls.

2. Which season is best for visiting Yosemite Falls?

A．Winter.

B．Spring.

C．Summer.

D．Fall.

3. Where can this text probably be found?

A．In a travel magazine.

B．In a novel.

C．In a history book.

D．In a diary.

7 . Dan Scarfe, the boss of a new company that has found a way to unlock conversation for deaf people, says the idea hit him over Christmas with his family last year.

Scarfe’s grandfather was 97 years old with hearing problems, so he had great trouble communicating with others in the family. This inspired (激励) Scarfe to find a solution so that his grandfather could “talk” with others. “My grandfather either sits in silence or watches TV all the time with subtitles (字幕),” said Scarfe.

Now, just six months later, his company, with the help of Augmented Reality Classes, has invented XRAI Glasses.

The XRAI Glasses are connected to a mobile phone. Our software receives a sound from the microphone on these glasses and sends it down to the phone. Then the phone turns the sound into subtitles. Finally the deaf people can understand it.

“As a deaf person myself, I think it brings us much convenience,” said Steve Crump, Founder and Chair, DeafKidz International. “When I tried on the glasses, the real time subtitles make me join others in their “talk”. I have never done it before. It’s perfect”.

Though XRAI Glasses haves been considered by the Royal National Institute for Deaf People as a game changer with the ability to change lives, the invention is not without its disadvantages. It can’t understand group conversations well when many people talk together. Scarfe said, “we are doing research to make the glasses serve deaf people better. Hopefully, they are available (上市) by September”.

1. What inspired Dan Scarfe to invent the XRAI glasses?

A．Hoping to change the world.	B．Noticing his grandpa’s condition.
C．Seeing many deaf people around him.	D．Believing it as a way to make money.

2. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 4?

A．Where the XRAI Glasses are made.	B．What the XRAI Glasses look like.
C．Why the XRAI glasses are popular.	D．How the XRAI glasses work.

3. How did Steve Crump feel when trying on the XRAI glasses?

A．Annoyed.

B．Anxious.

C．Satisfied.

D．Disappointed.

4. What do we know about the XRAI glasses?

A．The XRAI glasses still need improvements.

B．The XRAI glasses are available to customers.

C．The XRAI glasses deal with group talking well.

D．The XRAI glasses can only be tested by the elderly.

8 . 主题 ：A precious family reunion
我们中国人非常重视除夕夜的家庭团聚。请用英语介绍一下除夕前的准备活动和除夕夜的庆祝活动。
要求：词数100左右。适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

A precious family reunion

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9 . In late June of this year, Kristi came across a gray fox. Here is the retelling of her _______.

While driving on the freeway yesterday, I saw an animal rushing around with what _______ to be something on its head. When I could _______ my car over, I ran down some distance and there it was, a gray fox with a white plastic thing on the head. After I _______ I could not take the plastic container (容器) off by myself, I used a small knife to make breathing _______ because the fox was breathless. Soon its breathing became more _______, but still not smooth.

_______ in my overcoat, the fox was carried to the car. It was so _______ and thin but now and then it _______ with its claws (爪子). Unable to solve the problem ________, I had to call my friend Rebekah. When she arrived, we found a safer place to try to ________ the fox. Luckily, we managed to take off the plastic container. ________, it ran under our cars and then into a forest nearby.

When it ________ this experience, Kristi said, “The task is ________, but we must TRY.” Thank you, Kristi and Rebekah, for your love of this planet and its creatures, and for going above and beyond to ________ and care for others.

1.

A．competition

B．dream

C．job

D．experience

2.

A．appeared

B．happened

C．determined

D．designed

3.

A．repair

B．drive

C．pull

D．push

4.

A．refused

B．offered

C．heard

D．realized

5.

A．toys

B．holes

C．games

D．experiments

6.

A．anxious

B．special

C．regular

D．dangerous

7.

A．Wrapped

B．Destroyed

C．Left

D．Found

8.

A．tall

B．light

C．ugly

D．stupid

9.

A．played

B．struggled

C．argued

D．filled

10.

A．well

B．perfectly

C．alone

D．fast

11.

A．treat

B．hit

C．teach

D．free

12.

A．Frightened

B．Tired

C．Annoyed

D．Sad

13.

A．focused on

B．worked out

C．came to

D．made up

14.

A．amazing

B．challenging

C．interesting

D．confusing

15.

A．hug

B．spot

C．contact

D．rescue

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。

“Radish knives” have become a hot-sale product in shops near schools. They are also a hot-sale product online. So far more than 400, 000 “radish knives”     1     (sell) online.

The rising popularity of these toys has raised worries among parents about their possibility to lead     2     violence (暴力) among teenagers, reported a local news outlet called Shunwang in Jinan, Shandong province.

A radish knife is a colorful plastic toy that looks just like a radish. It is made of plastic, and usually 5 centimeters in     3     (long). If a radish knife is pushed against the skin too hard, kids may get     4     (injure). Parents are confused about its popularity. “My daughter brought one home yesterday. She told me that it helped     5     (she) to reduce stress,” a parent told Shunwang.

“Playing with a toy knife may have     6     bad effect on children’s health,” said Yang Si-fan,     7     is an official at Chongqing Normal University. Children may pretend     8     (use)a toy knife to cut others after watching similar actions from movies and TV shows. Parents should be responsible for     9     (choose) suitable toys for their kids. If people find nearby stores selling these dangerous toys, they should report it to the government     10     (immediate). Toys like radish knives shouldn’t be allowed to be brought into schools.