1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the man feel about the American football match?

A．Confused.

B．Disappointed.

C．Interested.

2. Why did the woman come to watch the game?

A．She thought it was a soccer game.

B．She’d like to share the man’s hobby.

C．She wanted to see how exciting it was.

4 . 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。

Midwives bring new life into the world, and these midwifery students at London’s Middlesex University     1    (learn) a new way to do this now. Sarah Chitongo is the educator in this high-tech classroom. Her students use goggles     2    (equip) with augmented reality or AR, so trainee midwives can experience     3     simulated birth. AR is a digital overlay atop something real. It actually allows you     4    (engage) in that type of learning which is more visual than paper-based one.

The training helps prepare students for all the potential risks they might face during childbirth, including     5    (handle) a situation that is very complex. Educators say students’ exposure     6     AR makes them more comfortable using it in the classroom. It’s about giving the students the ability to engage with tools and things they have been used to and accustomed to,     7     within a serious learning space, so that they get a better     8    (understand) of it. Chitongo says it took her nearly a decade of midwifing before she     9    (see) a breech delivery. She says with AR technology in the classroom, students can better manage     10     happens in the real world and possibly even save a life.

7 . Born in 1873 in an old town, the Carival of Viareggio now is one of the most popular events held in Vareggio, Italy. Some of the biggest carnival floats (彩车) in Viareggio are known to the whole world, turning into a kind of symbol (象征) showing peace, unity and love.

The Location And Transportation

The huge street parades (游行) take place on the seaside walkway of Vareggio. To get to Viareggio before the parades, visitors can easily arrive here by direct trains from Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Cinque Terre. The train station is only 10-15 minutes walk from the seaside walkway.

The 2024 Time Plan Of The Carnival

2023 was special because it was the 150th birthday of the Carnival of Viareggio. All stories and cultures of the carnival come from different corners of the world. This is why people call it “a common carnival”. Only a few days after the end of the 2023 carnival, its organization already worked out the dates of the 2024 carnival’s parades, The following is the schedule of the 2024 carnival’s parades.

Date	Time	Event
Saturday, Feb 3	4 pm	First floats parade
Thursday, Feb 8	6 pm	Second floats parade
Sunday, Feb 11	3 pm	Third floats parade
Tuesday, Feb 13	5 pm	Fourth floats parade
Sunday, Feb 18	3 pm	Fifth floats parade
Saturday, Feb 24	5 pm	Sixth and final floats parade

The winners will be showed and there will be fireworks at the end of the parades.

1. What is the Carnival of Viareggio famous for?

A．Its carnival floats.	B．Its long history.
C．Its famous stories.	D．Its seaside walkway.

2. What may be the best way for visitors to reach Viareggio for the carnival?

A．By boat                    B By plane                    C.By railway.                    D. By subway.

3. When will the third floats parade of the 2024 Carnival of Viareggio take place?

A．On Tuesday, February 13, at 6 pm.

B．On Sunday, February 11, at 3 pm.

C．On Sunday, February 1l, at 5 pm.

D．D.On Tuesday,February 13,at 3 pm.

8 . 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

It is exciting and enjoyable for one to experience both being fired for being honest and being rewarded. It was a pleasant Tuesday morning. Sunray Mart, a high-end (高端的) supermarket opened its doors to its customers. 60-year-old Billy had just started his first day on the job as the store’s sales associate (业员), and he couldn’t have been happier. Getting a job at 70 was quite challenging, and Billy could not thank his fate enough for somehow bringing him this work.

Wearing a warm smile, he began his work. After a while, he noticed one customer, a man in a clean black suit, approaching the store manager at the checkout....

“Excuse me, young man,” the customer greeted the manager at the billing desk. “Could you please tell me how much this toy costs? I left my glasses in my office, so I can’t see the price clearly. Would you please help me out?” “It’s $ 800, sir!” the manager took a look and said.

Billy was quite surprised and raised a brow (额头). He had just arranged the toys from the collection the man had wanted, all of which cost at most $ 200. So Billy lifted the exact toy from the lower shelf to double check its price and learned that it was actually $ 200, not $800 like the manager had claimed. Without further hesitation, Billy decided to correct the manager and approached the two men at the checkout, “Excuse me, sir, I think there’s been a mistake... That toy costs $ 200, not $ 800,” Billy said, pointing to the toy box his manager held.

Billy’s manager frowned (皱眉) and was clearly frustrated as he stared angrily at him, “apologize on behalf of my new sales associate,” the manager rolled his eyes and turned to the customer. “He’s new here, sir... and is probably a bit confused about the items listed for sale, The toy is $ 800.” Billy realized that his manager was trying to cheat the customer.

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2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答.

But Bill could not openly oppose (反对) him.

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All of a sudden, the man Billy “helped” appeared from nowhere.

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10 . It’s never easy to say “no”, especially when we’re asked by someone close to us, Maybe a friend is asking you for a favor, or a co-worker is asking you to cover their shift for the afternoon     1    . Don’t worry, We’ve put together some tips to help you politely refuse a request without feeling guilty or hurting anyone’s feelings in the process.

Be kind but forthright. Though you can always just say “no” on your own terms, you might find more success by padding your refusal with positivity.     2    . There’s no need to hide the real reason why you’re saying “no”, as long as you can express it in a polite manner. People will appreciate it if you tell them kindly and quickly why you can’t accommodate them.

    3    . It’s important to set boundaries (界限) with co workers and close friends alike. People shouldn’t expect they can take advantage of you or you’ll drop everything for them at the last minute. Aim for relationships in which both of you feel glad to say “yes” when you can but are also understanding when one of you can’t.

Offer a brief explanation. Providing a concise explanation as to why you’re refusing a request is one polite way to say “no”. For instance, if you already have other work this week that would prevent you from hitting a pew deadline, let the person know that. You’d better avoid adding too much fluff (无价值的东西) to your explanation.     4     .

Know yourself. Knowing yourself and your needs will help you decide if you should say“no”. Have a brainstorming session about areas where you have too much on your plate.     5    . You need to be able to take care of yourself before you can show up for others.

A．Set healthy boundaries.

B．Be honest about your own needs.

C．When should you say “no” to them?

D．Set boundaries between work and your personal life.

E．That can very likely give the other person false hope.

F．You can try keeping your voice calm, welcoming and kind.

G．How can you stand your ground politely without feeling guilty?