1 . Kathy Xu,a high school teacher,had always wanted to see a shark in the wild.The opportunity finally _______in 2011,when she went on a snorkelling trip to the Ningaloo Reef.She was so inspired by its beauty and grace that tears _______to her eyes.

After returning home,Xu learned about the shark trade _______at one of Indonesia’s largest fish markets,on the island of Lombok.Shark parts including meat,cartilage(软骨)and teeth are cut up for export.The most prized are the fins,which _______high prices.

Curious,Xu _______her bags and headed to the fish market.There,she spoke with several fishermen.Shark fishing is _______ risky and involves hard physical work,but it is one of few ways for them to_______for their families.“I told them I’d pay them to take _______out to see these snorkelling havens,“she says.Together, Xu and the fishermen came up with the idea of snorkelling boat trips,and a deal was_______.

In late 2012,Xu________her full-time job to focus on building The Dorsal Effect, an ecotourism business she hoped would help save the declining shark________.In 2019,Xu found a female Rhynchobatus cook, a relative of the shark.The species had not been seen for more than 20 years and was believed to be________.The discovery gave scientists hope,and it could be________ for an in-depth conservation study.

In the past decade,global demand for shark fins has________-a promising result of conservation campaigns.For now,Kathy,41,is proud of the small changes she sees happening on Lombok,from the fishermen who now have a new way to________an income to the schoolchildren who learn about sharks on tours with The Dorsal Effect.

1.

A．existed

B．approached

C．came

D．scheduled

2.

A．bounced

B．sprang

C．dropped

D．fell

3.

A．taking place

B．coming along

C．taking off

D．coming out

4.

A．cut

B．pay

C．agree

D．fetch

5.

A．purchased

B．filled

C．packed

D．opened

6.

A．slightly

B．rarely

C．terribly

D．partly

7.

A．care

B．provide

C．,account

D．strive

8.

A．competitors

B．tourists

C．hosts

D．participants

9.

A．changed

B．discussed

C．canceled

D．made

10.

A．continued

B．accomplished

C．lost

D．quit

11.

A．population

B．life

C．species

D．production

12.

A．extinct

B．missing

C．valueless

D．hidden

13.

A．knowledge

B．grounds

C．necessities

D．stress

14.

A．declined

B．increased

C．firmed

D．boomed

15.

A．offer

B．distribute

C．use

D．earn

2 . During the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, there was a lot of talk about the environmental efforts taken. Athletes slept on beds made from recycled cardboard. The medals were produced out of old appliances such as smartphones and laptops. Over 90% of Japanese cities, towns and villages participated in the two-year effort to collect recycled materials to produce 5000 medals. Eighty tons of small electrical devices were collected to make this project successful.

With the 2024 Olympics Games underway in Paris, new environmental efforts are coming into play. Observers will sit on chairs made of plastic recycled from local bins. This decision was made due to a lack of unused raw materials to make new seats, so the eco-construction firm Le Pave turned to make the seats out of waste. Around 11,000 seats will be made from recycled materials.

The plastic collection for Paris 2024 has been carried out in the region’s schools, and over five million coloured bottle caps have been recovered. Moreover, 80% of the 100 tons of recycled plastic needed to make the seats come from the yellow bins collections. This is all part of the Paris 2024 “zero waste” strategy to limit single-use plastic usage and encourage a circular economy.

The Olympic Games organizers are planning to make the Paris 2024 Games the greenest Olympic Games yet. They intend to employ a carbon-neutral approach that will lessen the climate impact of the Games by predicting, avoiding, reducing and balancing emissions and encouraging others to get involved. The Summer Games have emitted 3.6 million tons of carbon emissions in previous years. The Paris 2024 Games has set a carbon budget of 1.5 million tons which includes the emissions from construction, transportation and operations of the Games.

These plans are ambitious but are achievable. If Paris 2024 successfully reduces emissions and promotes a circular economy, it might set the standard for future Olympic and Paralympic Games, regardless of where they are held.

1. What were the 2020 Olympics medals made from?

A．Raw metal.	B．Recycled cardboard.
C．Reused plastic.	D．Used electronic devices.

2. What is the purpose of the Paris 2024 “zero waste” strategy?

A．To stop carbon emissions.	B．To make seats for athletes.
C．To collect coloured bottle caps.	D．To restrict single-use plastic usage.

3. What do the underlined words “carbon neutral approach” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Limitation to single-use plastics.	B．Reduction of carbon emissions.
C．Promotion of recycling in school.	D．Encouragement of a circular economy.

4. What is the author’s attitude to the plans for the Paris 2024 Games?

A．Favorable.

B．Intolerant.

C．Doubtful.

D．Unclear.

3 . When war ends, the areas affected usually become bombed-out piles of broken bricks or are knocked down and then remade as a new chapter of history begins. Neither was the case of Polebrook Airfield at the end of the Second World War, however. In fact, not much has happened on this site since 1945, when the land was returned to its owner, the pioneering natural scientist Miriam Rothschild. She made an intentional decision to simply leave it ... and leave it ... and let nature take back the land, its three runways and air force buildings.

Apart from a failed forestation plan in the 1970s, it’s hardly been touched by human hands since, and the former airfield slowly turned into a private nature reserve (自然保护区). Joanna and Fin Broadbent, who was brought up on this land, bought it together with Fin’s parents in 2017, and have continued Rothschild’s good work.

In March the couple opened two low-impact holiday cabins (小屋) here—to make a bit of money to help maintain the reserve. As he shows me around the grounds, Fin tells me, “Although there is space to do it, we didn’t want to go down the road of ‘Let’s build 20 cabins and a barbecue area on this nice piece of land.’ We want it to be a place where guests can escape and be amongst nature.”

Actually, it’s hard to picture a prettier, more typical English town. Our cabin, Birch View, sits on the end of the former third runway. It is so separate, surrounded by nothing but trees and birdsong, that we entered our own little world the moment we arrived. The cabin is not big yet beautifully decorated with picture windows, a breakfast bar, and a well-equipped kitchen, but we had more fun outside, building a fire, having a barbecue, and getting in and out of the large hot tub (热水浴池) on a lovely summer’s evening.

Being involved in nature is total here as we realized that evening we were serenaded to sleep by a cuckoo (杜鹃) and a nightingale (夜莺).

1. What decision did Miriam Rothschild make for Polebrook Airfield?

A．Returning it to its owner.	B．Allowing it to run its course.
C．Knocking it down into bricks.	D．Rebuilding its runways and buildings.

2. Why did Joanna and Fin Broadbent open two holiday cabins?

A．To attract public attention to the nature reserve.

B．To provide money for the operation of the reserve.

C．To supply their parents with a holiday destination.

D．To turn a failed forestation plan into something successful.

3. What can be inferred about Birch View?

A．Its facilities are out of date.	B．It is close to noisy airplanes.
C．Its customer services are personalized.	D．It is small but complete in every detail.

4. What does the underlined word “serenaded” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．sung.

B．watched.

C．bored.

D．annoyed.

4 . New research suggests that climate change may have been responsible for the end of ancient Mayan civilization, which started in 1,500 BC.

According to findings published in the November issue of Science,scientists have found evidence to support the idea that a sudden and complete change in weather led to a long dry period. As a result of it, agricultural productivity (生产力) decreased rapidly, which finally caused the end of ancient Mayan civilization. Instead of being man-made, scientists think El Nino (厄尔尼诺) events led to the weather change.

The findings came after Professor Douglas Kenett led an international team including researchers from the US, Belize, Switzerland and Germany to study the stalagmites (石笋) in caves. Rain got into the caves and combined with the wet limestone, and finally the two formed stalagmites. Rain can give scientists some information as to how wet the area was at a particular point in history. Kennett's team focused on a single cave in the Belize jungles located near four Mayan sites. They pulled a 22-inch stalagmite from deep within the cave and used its chemical record to guide the way. They found that there were droughts (干旱) lasting many years between 900 and 1100.Those dates were the same periods of great suffering in Mayan history.

During dry periods there were wars-common for cultures struggling over resources and the changes of political rulers. The worst drought from 1020 to 1100 happened to be the accepted end of Mayan culture itself. But Kennett added that the greatest periods of rainfall“saw"that Mayan culture thrived from 450 to 660 and“saw”the founding of its greatest cities.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Climate change is the main cause of the end of ancient Mayan civilization.

B．The decrease of cultural productivity caused the end of ancient Mayan civilization.

C．El Nino events led to the weather change.

D．Rain and limestone formed the stalagmites.

2. What formed the stalagmites in the caves?

A．Earth and limestone.	B．Rain and limestone.
C．Earth and rain.	D．Rain and earth.

3. When did the ancient Mayan civilization end?

A．Before 1,500 BC.	B．Between 450 and 660.
C．Between 660 and 900.	D．Between 1020 and 1100.

4. What does the underlined word “thrived” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Gradually happened.	B．Slowly disappeared.
C．Stopped suddenly.	D．Developed fast.

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给的段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

One sunny Saturday morning, I got ready for a hike with my classmates. I was so excited about it since it was my first time to go hiking. I ate a light breakfast just a few slices of bread and an egg. After that I grabbed my backpack and hurriedly ran out of my house and then met my classmates at the school gate. At that time I didn’t think that there would be a terrible disaster ahead.

The jungle (丛林) that we are going to was far from our area. Its name was Salymbia Jungle. The drive was 3 hours long but it was not a dull ride as we were all eager about the hike and we bad each other’s company. We appointed a guide and his name was Thomas. He said that he had hiked in the Salymbia Jungle lots of times, and he was familiar with the pathways. When we arrived, Thomas allowed us to begin. There were a wide variety of plants which I had never seen before. The smell of the jungle was so earthy. All of us were amazed by the beauty of the scenery and the sound of the creatures.

After a while we were walking and then I looked at my wrist (手腕) to check the time but then I realized my watch had fallen off. Then I walked back without telling anyone. I did not worry about getting lost since there were other persons behind and I thought I would have been able to catch up with my classmates. I went back searching the pathway and I lost track of time and lost sight of my classmates. I immediately realized that I was alone.

After I realized I was lost, the first thing I did was to check my phone to see how far away I was from my companions. However, I was having no luck because there was no network in my phone, which made my phone practically useless.

Paragraph 1: The sky started to become darker.
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Paragraph 2: As I was falling asleep, I heard a human voice.
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6 . Discover how you can help endangered species! Volunteer to help conserve endangered species around the world with GoEco.

Sea turtles, Sri Lanka

The species is threatened by human hunters. The Sri Lankan government has approved the creation of hatcheries (孵化场) in order to protect this species. Volunteers on this program spend 60% of their time working in the hatchery and the other 40% is spent on activities such as beach cleanups and creating awareness within the local community.

Program Fees: $1,280 for 2 weeks and $1,680 per month for volunteers.

Wildlife Rescue, Western Australia

Adult kangaroos and wallabies are hunted for food, leaving thousands of their babies without parents. Many are killed or injured in road accidents. At the wildlife rescue center in Perth, Western Australia, volunteers live and help in the bushland caring for sick, injured, and displaced animals.

Program Fee: $2,095 for four weeks. Volunteers stay on-site in a small room. Due to very limited space, applications must be sent at least 9-12 months in advance.

Endangered Species Reserve, South Africa

The project will give you an incredible wildlife experience while learning about conservation efforts. For the rest of the time between monitoring sessions, volunteers are required to enter all the data that they have collected into our databases. At times, volunteers need to operate on night shifts. We also give lectures and presentations over the lunch period.

Program Fee: $1,750 for 2 weeks

Big Cat Refuge, South Africa

As a volunteer on this project, you will be involved in a wide variety of activities. Volunteer’s work ranges from enrichment activities, such as toy-making and farm work, to educating the visitors. Volunteers will also directly care for the cats by preparing food or feeding them as well as maintaining their living space.

Program Fee: $1,450 for 2 weeks

1. What is the monthly project fee for volunteers in Sri Lanka?

A．$1,280.

B．$1,680.

C．$2,560.

D．$2,960.

2. What is required of volunteers for the project in Western Australia?

A．Having previous experience.

B．Working night shifts sometimes.

C．Applying for the project in advance.

D．Having a good knowledge of wildlife.

3. What can volunteers do for the project Big Cat Refuge?

A．Study the habits of big cats.

B．Help to sell some toys about cats.

C．Guide visitors to the habitat of the cats.

D．Do daily routines in the cats’ living space.

7 . Australian scientists have started vaccinating (接种疫苗) wild koalas against the disease Chlamydia (衣原体病) in an ambitious trial in New South Wales (NSW). They want to test a way to protect the animals against the widespread condition that causes blindness, the inability to have babies, and death.

“It’s killing koalas because they become so sick that they can’t climb trees to get food, and females are unable to have babies,” said Dr. Samuel Phillips, a microbiologist at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Around half of the wild koala population in the Northern Rivers region of NSW—about 50 animals—will be caught and vaccinated. “We want to evaluate what percentage of the koalas we need to vaccinate to meaningfully reduce infection and disease,”said Dr. Phillips.

The first koalas were caught and vaccinated in March and the effort is expected to last about three months. Researchers use telescopes to spot koalas in the trees, then build fences around the tree bases with doors leading into cages. After a few hours or days, the koalas climb down from one tree to seek tasty leaves on another and wander into the harmless traps.

After a cheek-up to make sure the animals are in good condition, researchers give them anaesthesia (麻醉) to make them sleep before they administer the vaccine. They watch the koalas’health for 24 hours after they wake up to make sure there are no side effects. The goal is to vaccinate healthy koalas to prevent them from becoming infected with chlamydia. The researchers mark the koalas’backs with pink dye so the same animals aren’t caught twice.

It is not known what caused koalas to catch chlamydia, but the scientists believe it was probably from exposure to the infected sheep and cattle. It spreads when koalas mate, or it can be passed from a mother to her babies.

1. Why was the ambitious trial started?

A．To establish a wildlife reserve.	B．To attract the tourists of all ages.
C．To test a newly developed vaccine.	D．To reduce infection among koalas.

2. What is Dr. Phillips’attitude towards the current condition of koalas?

A．Uncaring.

B．Doubtful.

C．Concerned.

D．Cautious.

3. Which can best describe the process of giving koalas an vaccine?

A．Dangerous.

B．Demanding.

C．Simple.

D．Useless.

4. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．Why koalas suffer from the disease.	B．How researchers recognize koalas.
C．What a koala family largely feeds on.	D．When a female koala can have a baby.

8 . Beijing and Xi’an 5-Day Itinerary

This itinerary is top recommended if you are the first time to China. It connects the two classic must-visit cities that allow you to learn most about Chinese civilization and late-imperial and modern-era history.

■ Day 1: Beijing (visit the Forbidden City with a hutong walking tour)

■ Day 2: Beijing (go to the Great Wall and learn about the sacrificial culture in the Temple of Heaven)

■ Day 3: Beijing (visit the famous royal garden — the Summer Palace, and take & bullet train to Xi’an)

■ Day 4: Xi’an (the Terracotta Army with a hands-on terracotta-warrior-making experience and a walking/biking experience on the City Wall)

■ Day 5: Xi’an (visit a famous pagoda and museum to learn about Chinese history)

In Beijing, discover the imperial past in the Forbidden City, which used to be the home of China’s 24 emperors. Hike on the Great Wall to see the watchtowers and majestic natural mountain views.

Stroll around old hutongs, where you could catch a glimpse of the traditional daily lifestyle of Beijing’s local people.

For a more in-depth travel experience, you could visit a local family’s home and learn some Chinese culture and philosophy of living.

The famous Terracotta Warriors is the must-visit attraction. The highlight of the visit would be a hands-on experience of making your own clay warriors. You would learn more about the making, preservation, and story behind the Terracotta Warriors.

Walk on the 600-year-old Ancient City Wall and catch a full view of the city. If time permits, the sunset time would be the best for a stunning view. For learning about Chinese history, Shannxi History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda are worth visiting.

All our tours can be adjusted based on your needs. Just contact us at https://www.chinahighlights.com/travel guide/.

1. Which is the best means of transportation during the travel?

A．By bike.

B．On foot.

C．By air.

D．In a bus.

2. What is suggested to know more about local life style?

A．Visiting the Temple of Heaven.	B．Walking Around old hutongs.
C．Being a guest in a local family.	D．Producing your own soldier statues.

3. Who is probably the text written for?

A．An architect.	B．A tour guide.
C．A foreign visitor.	D．A Chinese historian.

9 . 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。

“She needs me.” Those were the exact words I spoke to my husband when I spotted Dottie, a little dog we found at a local shelter eight years ago.

Dottie leaned (倾斜) away when I tried to pet her and refused to let me hold her. While the other dogs jumped and barked, Dottie returned to the back of the cage, curled up in a ball, hoping us to leave her alone.

On the entire drive home, Dottie was in fear. So, upon arrival at our house, we got right to work. I held her as much as possible, touching her head and softly singing in her ear. We learned that she loved belly touch, so every time we passed by, we would offer a gentle touch. Eventually, we noticed her presenting her belly as we walked by her. I knew we were making real progress when I found her quietly sleeping on a chair one day, her head resting on one of my shoes. My heart melted (融化) as I realized she had brought it there because it contained my smell, and she wanted it nearby.

Ever so slowly, our little dog came to life. She began to play with toys, enjoy walks, and rest on our laps. There was no special treatment, no fancy food or toys. All we did was love her. And she grew well. She was so broken when we first met her that we had no idea what her true personality would be. But now we found a sweet, playful, loving soul.

One day, a few years after her adoption, I was busy doing housework around the house, doing laundry and climbing the stairs from the basement up to the main floor. When I finished, I sat down and enjoyed a well-deserved break. That’s when I realized I hadn’t seen Dottie for a while. I called to her and began searching. My heart raced and my pace quickened as I began checking under beds and behind sofa.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Suddenly, I remembered the door to the basement.

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I held her in my arms tightly, telling her how sorry I was.

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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。

China will release the world’s first high-fidelity (高保真) virtual giant panda and a metaverse-like(类似宇宙的) world     1     it will live, China’s forestry and grassland authority announced. The digital giant panda will be able to interact with humans after     2    (give) Al life in this metaverse-like world.

The details of the giant panda’s bones, muscles, skin, hair and facial features will be created with millimeter-level precision. After it goes online, the public can immerse     3    (they) in the habitat with their mobile phones to learn about the living habits and environment of the pandas.

The digital project     4    (aim) at telling the stories of flagship species at China’s national parks including giant pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, Asian elephants and Siberian tigers, and it is also a creative way     5    (show) the world China’s efforts in bio-diversity.

    6     this, Al has also been successfully used elsewhere. It has been used to     7    (automatic) identify and analyze the tracks of snow leopards from 100,000 photos taken every three months in national parks, increasing the     8    (accurate) of identification to 98 percent and     9    (strength) the efficiency of protection measures.

The National Forestry and Grassland Administration has also introduced VR solutions, which make visiting China’s Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park on people’s phones     10     reality.