1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker trying to do?

A．Start a school magazine.

B．Look for some part-time editors.

C．Get materials for the school magazine.

2. What are not needed any more?

A．Jokes.

B．Photos of school life.

C．Drawings and paintings.

3. Which page is the most popular?

A．The sports page.

B．The center page.

C．The diary page.

4. Which team won in a national competition this summer?

A．The football team.

B．The basketball team.

C．The tennis team.

2 . Top ‘Traditional Chinese Medicine Museums in China

Hu Qing Yu Pharmacy(药房)( Hu Qing Yu ‘Tang) in Hangzhou

It was initially founded by Hu Xueyan who was a successful businessman and a high-ranking official in the Qing imperial court. Starting business in 1874 during the rule of Emperor Guangxu, Hu Qing Yu Tang is still open today, and known as “King of Medicine”inSouth China. Rather than a pharmacy, it is more like a museum of traditional Chinesemedicine.

Address : Qinghefang Street, Hangzhou，Zhejiang Province Opening hours: 9:00—17:00，every day

Bian Que Memorial Hall in Xi’an

Bian Que was born in the Spring and Autumn Period. Bian Que travelled through the several vassal states, practised medicine and saved many lives. The museum got the namebecause it was transformed from the site of Bian Que’s tomb in 1996. It has several halls, to introduce the development of traditional Chinese medicine and Bian Que stories.

Address :Lintong District, Xi’an City

Opening hours:8:00—18:00, closed on Mon.

Shanghai Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

lt is made up of TCM History Museum, the Chinese Medicine Specimen(标本), Museum and the Institute ( Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine)History Museum. Shanghai Museum of TCM is an educational base in Shanghai and an ideal place for sciencetour in Shanghai. Built in 1938, the TCM History Museum is the first of its kind in China.

Opening hours:Tuesday—Sunday，9:00—16;00，closed on Mon.

Address:100 Cailun Lu, Pudong New Zone, near Jinke Lu, (inside Shanghai University of TCM)

Guangdong Museum of ‘Traditional Chinese Medicine

The museum was initially established in 1996, and reopened to the public in 2006 as partof Guangzhou University of TCM. It is made up of the University history museum, TCM history museum with over 5,000 TCM relics, Chinese medical specimen museum, and a55,000-square-metre herbal medicine plantation.

Address : University Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou

Opening Hours:9:00—17:30, Tuesday—Saturday (reserved group activity on Sunday)

1. Which can be visited on Mondays?

A．Bian Que Memorial Hall in Xi’an.

B．Shanghai Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

C．Guang dong Museum of Traditional Chin ese Medicine.

D．Hu Qing Yu Pharmacy (Hu Qing Yu Tang) in Hangzhou.

2. How did Bian Que Memorial Hall get the name?

A．It was originally built by Bian Que.

B．It was named by the local government.

C．lt was changed from the site of Bian Que’s tomb.

D．It has many halls introducing Bian Que’s life stories.

3. What do Shanghai and Guangdong Museum of TCM have in common?

A．Long history.

B．Opening hours.

C．Huge herbal medicine plantation.

D．Close relationship with university.

3 . 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。

Up to now, the two episodes of Three Bodies released     1     (gain) more than 100 million views on the website. The latest animated (动画的) adaptation of China’s award-winning sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem has become a quick hit online, adding to the list of popular     2     (domestic) produced animations.

    3     (Call) The Three-Body Animation, the 15-episode series is based on the second book of Liu Cixin’s trilogy (三部曲) and has gained praise from fans online after     4     (release) on Dec.10. The “Three-Body” series is Liu’s best-selling science-fiction trilogy,     5     has since gained a massive following home and abroad. Due to the growing desire     6     the sci-fi type in China, Liu’s works have been adapted into various     7     (form), including animations, games, films, and TV series.

A previous animation based on the “Three-Body” series also appeared as a hit when released in 2020. In the same year, the movie, The Wandering Earth, based on Liu’s short story of the same name,     8     (become) one of the most profitable movies in China, and the sci-fi movie lovers elected     9     the most influential one of the year. One global streaming platform is also releasing     10     adaptation of the “The Three-Body Problem” series next.

4 . 假设你是李华, 你校的校报正在招募学生记者, 请你以校报主编的身份写一份英文启事, 内容包括：
1. 提出需求;
2. 招募条件;
3. 报名方式及截止时间。
注意：
1. 词数100左右;
2. 适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯;
3. 开头已经给出, 不计入总词数。

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5 . Four destinations for electric-bike tours across Canada

Banff by e-bike

White Mountain Adventures and Banff Cycle both launched guided e-bike tours of Canada’s first national park this summer The former’s offerings include a 50-kilometre there-and-back ride along the Bow Valley Park way and a50-km return ride along the car-free Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail. Banff Cycle, meanwhile, adds a three-hour “Banff and Bow Valley” guided trip to the mix.

Fat-biking in Yukon

This new ride from the luxurious Mount Logan EcoLodge on the Alaska Highway near Haines Junction provides an exception to the rule that Canadian e-bike tours are unavailable in winter. Equipped with oversized tires to allow riding on snow and other unstable surfaces, the electric fat bikes can be booked for two-hour guided tours that explore the wilderness bordering Kluane National Park.

Sipping and e-cycling in Niagara

Niagara Cycling Tours hosts group outings of at least four e-bike riders that range in length from 65 to more than 110 kilometres. The offerings include a two-day “Niagara Introductory Ride,” which can be customized to visit local attractions, and a new “Beers and Bikes” tour, which rides between more than a dozen craft breweries (啤酒厂).

Gardens and gouda on Vancouver Island

Based in pretty Qualicum Beach. the new Electric Bike Co. offers a three-hour “Home and Garden Tour” highlighting high-design private houses and seaside flowers; and a four-to five hour ride and ferry (轮渡) voyage to Hornby Island, home of the Helliwell and Tribune Bay provincial parks.

1. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A sports poster.	B．A travel brochure.
C．An academic article.	D．A geography textbook.

2. Which e-bike tour is great to experience in winter?

A．Banff by e-bike.

B．Fat-biking in Yukon.

C．Sipping and e-cycling in Niagara.

D．Gardens and gouda on Vancouver Island

3. What can you enjoy when e-cycling in Niagara?

A．Tasty beer.	B．High-design houses.
C．Seaside flowers.	D．Mountain scenery.

6 . A Tour Around Tasmanian, Australia

Come to Tasmanian, Australia for a great tour around the coasts, wetlands, rain forests, national parks and mountains in search of its different wildlife and beautiful scenery.

Expect to see different types of wildlife from little penguins to a large number of birds. With just 10 places available, all guests will have a deeply personal experience, in a friendly atmosphere designed to have a low effect on the places visited.

Tour Details:

◎Lasting up to 12 days

◎Traveling on foot and by boat

◎A small group tour with just 10 guests

◎Led throughout by biologist Nick Mooney

◎Seeing some unusual and endangered wildlife

◎Staying in 4-star hotels, wood-built rainforest houses and farms

◎Visiting Mount Field National Park, Cradle Mountain, Maria Island and Bruny Island

The tour is perfect for those nature-lovers, as it acts as a fantastic introduction to Tasmania’s amazing plants and animals and how it is being protected while allowing those with a deep understanding of wildlife protection to observe a great many species on land, in the sky and at sea.

Email to wildlife@tasmanian.com to book now and we will provide you with more information.

1. What do we know about the tour?

A．It is guided by a biologist.	B．It lasts ten days.
C．It offers hotels for free.	D．It offers a bus.

2. What should people do on the tour?

A．Protect nature.	B．Feed wildlife.
C．Stay away from forests.	D．Visit twelve attractions.

3. How should the tour be booked?

A．By phone.	B．By email.
C．By posting a letter.	D．By going to a travel company.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can people do in the Space Camp?

A．Build their own rocket.

B．Sleep in a big bed.

C．Walk in space.

2. What is the rule of the programme?

A．People must send off a rocket.

B．Children under nine can’t take part.

C．Participants have to learn to walk in space.

3. What is the ticket price for a family?

A．$550.

B．$875.

C．$1,500.

4. What’s the talk mainly about?

A．Camp activities.

B．A space travel.

C．Astronauts’ life.

8 . There are lots of classical English movies that touched us a lot. The following works are worth reviewing repeatedly for English learners.

The Shawshank Redemption

Director; Frank Darabont

Introduction： As a prisoner who is actually not guilty of crime, Andy Dufresne maintains his spirit and soul, quietly saving himself step by step over decades. And finally, his determination and patience lead him to freedom from prison. The film encourages people to fight to preserve the dignity (尊严)of human beings and to appreciate the beauty of life, and the roost important is to keep hope forever.

Dead Poets Society

Director： Peter Weir

Introduction： The film is set in the US in 1959 at the respected Welton Academy. The plot centers on the influence of Mr. Keating, a teacher with advanced educational concept. He breaks through the conservative (守旧的)education model and inspires his students to seize the day to make their life extraordinary. Unfortunately, the story ends up with their dream broken.

Forrest Gump

Director ： Robert Zemeckis

Introduction： Forrest Gump is unfortunately born with a lower IQ and the muscle problems. Usually, people tend to think this kind of person can’t be successful in doing anything. But instead, this unlucky man has achieved lots of incredible achievements. He is a football star, a war hero, and later a millionaire!

Gone with the Wind

Director： Victor Fleming

Introduction; The story is set in the American Civil War, describing the social reality of the south of America. It depicts the struggles of Scarlett, an attractive, strong-willed woman, facing misfortune and hardship in the war. She becomes strong and brave by all means to get rid of poverty，from a spoiled (宠坏的)princess to an independent business woman

1. What is the film The Shawshank Redemption mainly about?

A．A story of a man saving himself from prison.

B．A growth of a woman in the period of war.

C．A wonder created by a man of lower intelligence.

D．A battle between new and old educational concept.

2. Which of the following movies has an unhappy ending?

A．The Shawshank Redemption.	B．Dead Poets Society.
C．Forrest Gump.	D．Gone with the Wind.

3. What do Forrest Gump and Gone with the Wind have in common?

A．They are set in the same background.

B．They are directed by the same person.

C．Their stories are about fighting for freedom.

D．Their characters have gone through the war.

9 . Big Thinkers Series

The 2022 Big Thinkers Series from New Scientist events features four online talks, covering a wide range of topics by world-class scientist speakers and experts. If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.

Save £20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series (available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for just £13 per lecture (available by early booking).

Reality+: From the Matrix to the Metaverse with David Chalmers

In this talk, philosopher David Chalmers argues that Metaverse-style virtual worlds experienced through headsets are also genuine and meaningful realities and we can live a meaningful life in VR.

What we don’t know about gravity with Claudia de Rham

We are all familiar with the concept of gravity. In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.

A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad Orzel

From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5, 000-year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad Orzel, the internationally bestselling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, offers us a witty journey through scientific theory and quirky (反常的) historical detail.

Physics at the End of the universe with Katie Mack

The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe for the last 13. 8 billion years. But how does the story end? Join astronomer Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final fate of the universe.

1. How much does a series ticket cost?

A．£13.

B．£20.

C．£30.

D．£32.

2. What will Chad Orzel lecture in?

A．The genuine reality.	B．The secrets of gravity.
C．The history of time marking.	D．The final fate of the universe.

3. What do the four talks have in common?

A．They are all aimed at science lovers.	B．They are all concerned with gravity.
C．They will all be given by bestselling authors.	D．They will all be given by excellent physicians.

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。

On Monday, the Moscow Zoo started on     1     (it) website a live broadcast (直播) of two giant pandas,     2     arrived from China in late April. The broadcast is around the clock, and the pandas are for a 15-year     3     (science) program.

The zoo has put eight     4     (camera) in the walls of the pandas’ cage. So Ruyi, a three-year old male, and Dingding, a two year-old female, can     5     (watch) from several angles (角度).

“To get familiar with the     6     (usual) habits of the pandas, it is not enough     7     (spend) the whole day at their cage,” General Director of the Moscow Zoo, Svetlana Akulova,     8     (say) on Monday.

“The live broadcast will help correct this situation. Thanks to it, everyone can watch the pandas     9    different times of the day,” she added.

The pandas from Southwest China’s Sichuan Province will spend 15 years at the Moscow Zoo. They are part of the research program between the Moscow Zoo     10     the China Wildlife Conservation Association.