1 . Walt Disney: A Legacy of Dreams

The name “Disney” evokes a rush of images: from the enchanted kingdom of Disneyland to the heartwarming tales of Bambi and Simba. For almost a century, Disney, initiated by Walt Disney himself, has been synonymous with storytelling, imagination, and dreams-come-true. But what’s the journey behind this global empire of happiness?

Founded in 1923 by Walt and Roy O. Disney, the company started as a small animation studio in the back of a real estate office in Los Angeles.     1     The creation of the beloved Mickey Mouse in 1928 marked the beginning of Disney’s ascent to fame. This iconic character not only helped the company regain its footing after a business setback but also paved the way for the world of animation as we know it.

Disney’s first full-length animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, premiered in 1937.     2     Its success proved that storytelling combined with animation had the power to touch the hearts of audiences worldwide, setting the foundation for a series of masterpieces that followed.

Disneyland, opened in 1955, was Walt’s most ambitious venture (经营项目).     3     Termed as “The Happiest Place on Earth”, this theme park was built upon a narrative, each attraction telling its own story, making it a pioneering effort in the world of amusement parks. It wasn’t just about rides, but an experience of stories coming to life.

With Walt’s death in 1966, there were doubts about the future of the company.     4     Today, Disney is not just about animation or theme parks. With its acquisition of entities like Marvel and Lucasfilm, it’s a major player in global entertainment.

Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.”     5     Disney remains a testament to the power of dreams, imagination, and pursuit, lighting up lives across generations and geographies.

A．The transformation from a humble beginning to a global business came with both achievements and challenges.

B．Each turn in the park promises a leap into fantasy, ensuring the magic is felt at every corner.

C．This venture greatly changed the landscape of cinematic history.

D．Though faced with initial skepticism, the park became an instant success.

E．Over the decades, it has redefined entertainment, proving that stories have no boundaries.

F．However, despite initial uncertainties in leadership and direction, the enterprise continued to grow.

G．It’s a universe of stories, where every character, every song, and every ride have a heart and soul.

2 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Legend in the south has it that a devil used to appear to harm children and the elderly. Firecrackers made noises and during the Spring Festival couplets also helped keep him away. But firecrackers couldn't go off all day, so children and the elderly also got hongbao, the red envelopes     1     (contain) money.

The tradition     2     (last) for thousands of years. It has also made its way into workplaces where bosses often give employees hongbao, hoping their companies and staff members have a good start. Nowadays,    3     (give) hongbao to children and the elderly remains popular among Chinese people all over the world.

3 . 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。你校英语报“用英语讲好中国故事”栏目正在征稿，请你根据要求写一份稿件投稿，内容包括：
1.介绍一项中国传统文化艺术形式；
2.说明该艺术形式的意义与价值。
注意：词数100左右。
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4 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

The dragon, a famous beast born from fantasy,     1     (exercise) a hold on people’s imagination over centuries. In traditional Chinese culture, a dragon is a symbol of luck, power and high status. They can cause weather changes and bring rainfall to the fields     2     (ensure) rich harvests. Therefore, to symbolize their power, ancient Chinese emperors decorated their clothes     3     dragon patterns. Many Chinese view the dragon as a national symbol,     4     (proud) referring to themselves as “descendants of the dragon”.

5 . 阅读短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Although Start of Autumn, the 13th traditional Chinese solar term, often indicates the     1     (begin) of autumn, heat waves will not come to an end. The period of high temperatures,    2     (call) “Autumn Tiger”, usually lasts for about 30 days. Because of decreasing precipitation(降水), it is even hotter during this period than Major Heat. As the saying goes, “If it rains     3    the day of Start of Autumn, a good harvest is expected.”

6 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

    1     February 10, the first day of the Year of the Dragon, the crowd in a public square in London burst into cheers. Sixteen dancers performed the Chaoshan Yingge dance, a traditional Chinese folk dance     2     (celebrate) Chinese New Year. In the Chaoshan region of Guangdong province,     3     the dance originated, people believe it brings good luck for new year. This performance     4     (attract) millions of tourists since 2023.

7 . 语法填空

The "Subject Three” dance     1     (originate)from lively wedding celebrations in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The tradition evolved into a     2     (culture) phenomenon, suggesting that in a Guangxi native’s life, there are three essential     3     (experience), or ‘subjects’: singing folk songs, slurping rice noodles, and dancing.

8 . Guy Noble, one of Australia’s most famous conductors, who conducted the touring concert “East Meets West”, said he’d like to learn more about Chinese music. “I’m impressed by the history and the beauty Chinese music has,” he’s said in an interview recently.

“East Meets West” concert tour in Australia was resumed this year after being postponed twice due to the pandemic. It was hosted in Canberra last Saturday, bringing audiences some well-known Chinese and Western pieces such as Jasmine Flower, Carmen, Romeo and Juliet, and The Yellow River.

While it was called “East Meets West”, music from China and the West with the same themes was brought together. Chinese singer Ya Fen and Australian singer Victoria Lambourn performed a duet (二重唱) Hope Betrayed, which was inspired by the Chinese classic novel A Dream of Red Mansions. Noble said he loved the duet as it showed completely different singing styles: traditional Chinese opera style and Western opera style. “They’re not exactly the same, but they came together,” he said.

Having been a professional conductor for more than 20 years, Noble called music an international language. He noted that most music at the concert was about love, which was also an international language. He also spoke highly of some Chinese musicians, such as pianist Lang Lang who he thought has inspired many kids in China to learn music.

Noble admitted his knowledge of Chinese culture was limited. He said that conducting the Canberra concert was “an experience that I’ve enjoyed”, which made him more interested in discovering the background and history of the music, as well as the stories behind it. Noble is ready to create more things that can involve dance or calligraphy or some of the other aspects of Chinese culture, and put them together with music.

1. What does the underlined word “resumed” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Restarted.	B．Expanded.
C．Paused.	D．Concluded.

2. Why did Noble enjoy Hope Betrayed?

A．Because it impressed him with its history.

B．Because it was inspired by a classic novel.

C．Because it showed two performing styles.

D．Because it was performed by an Australian.

3. What can we learn about Noble from the text?

A．He is an amateur conductor.

B．He speaks highly of all Chinese musicians.

C．He has a wide knowledge of Chinese culture.

D．He intends to integrate more Chinese elements into music.

4. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?

A．Guy Noble: A Famous Australian Conductor

B．An Australian’s Passion for Chinese Culture

C．Music: A Bridge to Understanding Each Other

D．The Cooperation Between Foreign Musicians

9 . In the past, working people in Britain only had holidays on “holy” (与宗教有关的) days such as Sundays and Christmas. Now most people have about four weeks’ holiday every year and public holidays which are also called “bank holidays”.

When?

British people usually have their holidays in summer. Many working people take a two-week holiday in July or August. School children are on holiday from the end of July to the start of September. A second holiday break in winter or in spring is also becoming more popular in the UK.

Where?

The most popular holiday places for British include Spain, France and the USA. Lots of people buy a kind of service which includes flights and a hotel or an apartment. Cheap flights to go abroad mean that many British people are able to spend two weeks a year holidaying abroad. Flights are much cheaper during school term time and the British government is worried that some young people are missing school to go on holiday. Parents who take their children on holiday during term time now have to pay a fine.

Things to See

British people also like to go on holiday in the UK. What can young British people do on a UK holiday? Here are a few examples. Alton Towers is one of the top UK parks. It is famous for its scaring rides and is very popular with teenagers. The Eden Project is an environmental project in the south-west of England, where you can see plants from all around the world.

Independent Holidays

Some teenagers want to spend their holidays doing something without their family. A language exchange (交换) is one way to be more independent and learn more language skills. A British teenager spends a week or two in a foreign country, staying with a family who has a son or daughter of the same age, and practising the local language. Later the foreign teenager visits the UK to practise English with the British family.

1. When are British people likely to go on holiday?

A．In spring.

B．In summer.

C．In autumn.

D．In winter.

2. According to the passage, the British government is afraid that ________.

A．students pay a fine for the holiday

B．people buy cheap flights to other countries

C．people spend two weeks holidaying abroad

D．students have holidays instead of going to school

3. Which of the following is the benefit of independent holidays?

A．Teenagers can get better at language skills.

B．People can see plants from all over the world.

C．People can take part in environmental projects.

D．Teenagers can enjoy scaring rides independently.

4. All of the following information is mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ________.

A．the time of British having holidays

B．popular places of interest in the UK

C．people’s favorite hotels or apartments

D．teenagers’ special independent holidays

5. The passage is written to ________.

A．help people buy cheap flights to go abroad

B．tell the way to become independent teenagers

C．call on people to have their holidays in the UK

D．offer information about British people’s holidays

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World Animal Day is an annual event on 4th October,     1     (aim) to improve animal rights across the globe. It     2     (celebrate) since a German writer and publisher started it in 1925. Through joining in various     3     (organize) events, people are better aware of how animals should be treated. And there are so many     4     (option) for everyone to help end the needless suffering of all animals.