1 . 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。

“Help, help!” I shouted, swimming towards the boat in desperation. I     1     (sink)! I couldn’t breathe! “Help!” My mouth filled with water; I struggled     2     being drawn deeper, deeper down. Suddenly I felt myself quickly     3     (draw) up to the surface of the sea; and I heard these words: “If master would be so good as to hold onto my shoulder, master would swim with much greater ease.” I grabbed my faithful Conseil’s arm with one hand.

2 . 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英语回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

The Power and Problems of Eco-Tourism

Eco-tourism gained its popularity over the past two decades. At its core, eco-tourism promotes sustainable travel practices that benefit local communities and protect the environment. However, like any significant trend, it is vital to analyze its impact and understand both its merits (好处) and potential shortcomings.

Eco-tourism emerged as a response to the damaging effects of mass tourism. Coastal towns were being transformed into commercial centers, but the luxury resorts rarely invested back into the community. Over time, ecosystems suffered, local cultures were overshadowed, and the very essence of these destinations was at risk. On the other hand, eco-tourism focuses on smaller groups, environmental education, and local engagement.

One of the primary merits of eco-tourism is its emphasis on environmental conservation. It helps protect endangered species and reforest areas affected by deforestation. Take the mountain gorillas of Rwanda for instance, tourism income has played a crucial role in their conservation efforts, bringing them back from the edge of extinction.

Furthermore, eco-tourism often ensures that local communities benefit economically. Instead of leaving profits to international corporations, the income often stays within the community. Local artisans, guides, and service providers receive a more significant piece of the pie, ensuring that tourism acts as a tool for socio-economic growth.

Yet, eco-tourism is not without its problems. The term “eco-tourism” is sometimes misused or overused. Some businesses might claim themselves as “eco-friendly” purely as a marketing strategy, without truly making sustainable practices.

In conclusion, eco-tourism represents a significant change towards more sustainable travel, placing emphasis on the environment and local communities. However, as with any major movement, it’s essential to approach it with a critical eye. By doing so, we can ensure that our passion for travelling doesn’t come at the cost of our planet or its inhabitants, but rather enriches both the traveler and the destination.

1. How has eco-tourism impacted the mountain gorillas of Rwanda?
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2. What are the merits of eco-tourism?
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3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Eco-tourism places emphasis on the environment and local communities, ensuring that our passion for travelling comes at the cost of our planet and its inhabitants.
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4. Do you believe eco-tourism is a sustainable way to promote tourism without causing harm? Why or why not?   (In about 40 words)
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3 . User Guide of Tsinghua University Libraries

Welcome to the best place of Tsinghua Yuan — Tsinghua University Library. Here we have magnificent buildings, abundant resources, convenient facilities, professional staff, considerate services, free atmosphere, etc. We are ready to provide warm welcomes, great supports, and best services for you.

Activate Borrowing Services

As a new user, you need to activate borrowing services by clicking on our homepage. The system adopts INFO system for identification. For freshmen, activating identity on the Electric ID Service System is required before first login. Post-doctors graduating from other universities shall submit a copy of their doctoral dissertation (博士毕业论文) together with their IC Card when making an application at the library card center to open your library privileges.

Borrowing Privileges

Upon presenting a valid university IC Card, you can access and borrow books according to the privileges listed below.

Loan Quotas (借阅限额)
Borrowers	Loan Quotas	Hold Quotas
Teachers and Students	100 copies	20 copies
International Non-degree Students	5 copies	3 copies

Online Reservation

You can reserve books that have been checked out to other users. You will be informed by E-mail or WeChat once the requested book is available. The requested books will be kept at loan desk only for 3 days.

Renewals

You may renew books online and the new return date is 8 weeks after the renewal day. You may renew books for many times, however, the longest period for general books is 32 weeks (224 days).

Fees for Late Return

Readers who fail to return the books by the due date will be charged ¥ 0.20 per day per book.

1. What do we know about activating borrowing services at the libraries?

A．The services are automatically activated for students.

B．Post-doctors all need to submit a copy of their dissertation.

C．Freshmen activate the services online before their first login.

D．Post-doctors are required to use the Electric ID Service System.

2. What is the best way to do if the book you want to read has been borrowed by others?

A．Wait that guy to return the book to the libraries.

B．Ask a librarian for the information of the borrower.

C．Make an online reservation for the book you need.

D．Borrow it via the system anyway and wait in the queue.

3. Which of the following applies to you if you are a student of Tsinghua University?

A．You may borrow altogether 120 books at one time.

B．Your requested book will be mailed to you once ready.

C．You may renew your books as many times as you wish.

D．You will be fined if you have books past due at your hand.

4 . 阅读下列短文，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。     
       We humans are Homo sapiens that     1     (probable) first evolved (进化) in Africa 315,000 years ago.     2     we and the apes (猿人) are somehow related is accepted by biologists everywhere. Yet the exact nature of our evolutionary relationships     3     (be) the subject of debate since Darwin published his book On the Origin of Species,     4     he never claimed, as other Victorian naturalists insisted he had, that “man evolved from apes”.

5 . 阅读下列短文，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。     
       The Nobel Prize for Literature is an famous international prize     1     (award) annually to authors in recognition of their outstanding bodies of literary work. Each year, the laureate (获奖者)     2     (select) in October from a long list of candidates. The laureate     3     (receive) a gold medal and a diploma in addition to a large sum of money for the prize at a ceremony held in Stockholm.

6 . 阅读下列短文，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。     
       Linguistics is a study that gives you insight into one of the most interesting     1     (aspect) of human knowledge and behavior, including sounds, words, sentences, and meaning. It can also involve looking at    2    languages change over time and why the changes happened. Many linguists do field work,     3     (collect) evidence to help them gain insight into a specific language or languages in general.

7 . 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。

Most students feel their IQ is what determines how well they are going to do in life, but new research suggests that EQ is a better way for achieving success. Professor Salovey says it is IQ that gets you     1    (employ) but it is EQ that gets promoted. He may be right. Students with high IQs sometimes end up     2     (fail) exams and this may be due to a low EQ. The association between IQ and EQ is interesting. Those with low EQs may find it harder     3     (adjust) in life and in their careers.

8 . 请从方框中选择合适的单词，填入句中。单词无需变化形式，有两个单词是多余的。

reputation, significance, antique, severe, appetite, consistent, awkward, immune, academic, enhance, finance, autonomous,

1. With __________ restrictions to her communication. Helen’s behavior was often unbearable.
2. Laughing can help to make relationship stronger and __________ teamwork.
3. Making a joke about yourself will save you from a(n)__________ situation.
4. He suffered from headaches and loss of __________.
5. Mr Bean has a(n) __________ for constantly encountering embarrassment.
6. Different from Mr Bean, Rowan had a very successful __________ career.
7. Education has great social and personal __________.
8. When teaching, teachers’ method of instruction should be __________ with students’ mental development.
9. We need to learn math to understand __________ and economics.
10. It is the students’ responsibility to become __________ learners.

9 . 这个男孩到目前为止一直都很用功。 up to…（汉译英）
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10 . 虽然天色已晚，我们还是决定动身了。 set out（汉译英）
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