1 . 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。

On my son Andrew's 15th birthday, I took him to a shoe shop near our home in Toronto to get a pair of shoes. Andrew is nonspeaking autistic (自闭症) and prefers to go shopping when it's not busy.

Andrew got new shoes for his 15th birthday. As we headed toward the door, I told the sales assistants it was Andrew's 15th birthday today. "Happy birthday and have fun," the sales assistants replied.

Instead of having Andrew point to the "thank you" symbol on the picture chart he carried with him, I paused and held up his letterboard.

For ten years, we have carried around a picture chart, which Andrew uses to communicate. It contains images that match his most important and most used words: people, places, food, greetings and activities. Over the years, neighbourhood kids, friends, cousins and classmates have studied the pictures and the strips at the top of the chart that contain even more "representations" of Andrew's life.

Years ago, we discovered that Andrew could communicate more than his basic needs through the use of a letterboard—by pointing to individual letters on an alphabet grid (网格) to spell out words. It's a simple but profound tool. We have attached a letterboard to the back of his picture chart to spare us the trouble of carrying multiple charts and boards.

Using the letterboard requires significant time and effort for Andrew, but we persevere (坚持) because we know it gives him an opportunity to share more of who he is than what can be conveyed through basic pictures and words.

And so, instead of rushing out of the shoe shop door. I held up the letterboard and asked Andrew how he'd like to respond.

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。

After a moment of silent consideration, Andrew slowly pointed to the letters on the board.

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On our way home, I thought a lot.

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2 . 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。

March 8 is International Women’s Day. It’s a time to celebrate women’s achievements, demand equality and fight for basic rights and freedoms.

International Women’s Day takes place every year on 8 March. It is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements     1     create positive changes for women and girls. All around the world, people are demanding gender equality and protesting about situations     2     women do not have basic rights and freedoms. International Women’s Day is a time to do this work together.

International Women’s Day started with a protest that     3     (take) place in New York City in 1908. Fifteen thousand women went out onto the streets to demand equal rights and working conditions.    4     particular, they wanted     5     (short) working hours, better pay and the right to vote.

At the International Conference of Working Women in Denmark in 1910, a woman     6     (call) Clara Zetkin proposed the idea of an international day for women. Everyone agreed it was a good idea     7     (make) use of the same day every year to take action for women's rights. The first International Women’s Day happened the     8     (follow) year, in 1911.

    9     (general), people celebrate International Women’s Day in many different ways and for a     10     (various) of reasons, but a common goal is gender equality.

3 . When it comes to high-proof fathering lessons, few adventures can compare with the motorcycle trip I shared with my 20-year-old daughter Ewa.

In 2023, we _________ a one-week motorcycle trip in the southern part of British Columbia. Each _________ a motorcycle, we headed north on the Sea-to-Sky highway. What made this trip so _________ was that Ewa took it on herself to be the planner. We didn’t even have a _________ about it. As a father, wasn’t I supposed to plan it?

My old Harley had no gas gauge (汽油表). So, when the main gas tank was empty, the motorcycle _________. After all, these years I hadn’t known whether I would _________ it. But on the first day of our annual trip, when we were on a lonely highway leading to the US border in Sagna, Ontario, it came to a _________ after some time.

Ewa headed into the distance_________ that she was riding alone. When she _________ noticed that I wasn’t in her rearview (后视镜) mirror, she stopped and waited as I pushed my Harley to meet with her. In my adult life, while __________ children, I always followed my parents’ __________: I stood by and provided support. When Ewa __________ her own way of life, I seldom said ‘no’. But when she said she wanted to __________ with the out-of-fuel motorcycle on the side of the country road while I was going for gasoline, I said “no way”. I wouldn’t let her stay there on her own. She insisted, but I was very __________. Ewa finally __________ and went looking for gasoline with me.

I learn from the trip that however old my child is, I will never stop being a father.

1.

A．shared

B．started

C．expected

D．treasured

2.

A．riding

B．winning

C．testing

D．desiring

3.

A．long

B．simple

C．special

D．familiar

4.

A．request

B．debate

C．theme

D．conversation

5.

A．fell

B．slowed

C．began

D．continued

6.

A．claim

B．sell

C．use

D．check

7.

A．stop

B．conclusion

C．solution

D．decision

8.

A．unsure

B．unaware

C．considering

D．confirming

9.

A．fortunately

B．gradually

C．happily

D．eventually

10.

A．requiring

B．raising

C．comparing

D．accompanying

11.

A．heart

B．talent

C．comment

D．lead

12.

A．found

B．seized

C．introduced

D．quit

13.

A．play

B．deal

C．assist

D．wait

14.

A．reliable

B．confident

C．firm

D．regretful

15.

A．gave in

B．turned up

C．got through

D．broke down

4 . Everyone can experience loneliness from time to time, which causes concern about our health and well-being.     1    ? There are some possible courses of action, depending on who you are and where you live. Below are some suggestions on how to fight loneliness.

    2    

Some of us are lonely because we don’t have close relationships in our lives. But if that’s not the case for you, by all means let your friends or family know how you’re feeling and ask for support. Calling or texting can be an active way to shift your mood and help relieve loneliness.

Adopt a pet

There are many reasons to have pets.     3    . And these are especially helpful for people who may be isolated from other humans and feel lonely. One study finds that people who walk dogs are considered friendlier — something that's bound to help you connect if you’re looking to meet new people.

Try loving-kindness meditation (冥想)

Not everyone likes to engage in loving-kindness meditation. But it has been found to reduce loneliness, perhaps because it helps you to accept negative emotions more easily.     4    . Even when they are not around, loving-kindness meditation could help fight feelings of loneliness.

Count your blessings

    5    , its also possible to practice gratitude on your own and feel less lonely. In one study, older adults who were assigned a daily gratitude journaling exercise felt less lonely over time — and felt healthier, too.

A．Reach out to friends or family

B．Be kind to the relatives around you

C．What can you do when you feel lonely

D．Even though this practice can help you feel much happier

E．It can also help you increase a sense of connection to others

F．While expressing gratitude toward others can fight loneliness directly

G．One of them is that they can provide companionship and unconditional love

5 . In a world driven by technological advancements, event professionals are accepting the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to push the boundaries of what is possible in the area of event planning and execution (执行). From attracting designs and personalized experiences to streamlined operations and data-driven insights, AI is emerging as a transformative force, letting event organizers to create extraordinary moments that leave attendees impressive.

I didn’t write the introduction paragraph. Chat GPT did, in response to the request: Can you help me write an introduction to an article that features different ways professionals use AI for events? If you’re using a generative AI tool to help you write session descriptions, marketing messages, or social-media posts, you may recognize that distinctive over-the-top tone.

But the hype (炒作) about AI itself is not overblown: McKinsey &. Company’s recent The Economic Potential of Generative AI report estimates that generative AI has the potential to generate $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion in value across industries.

We could cite all kinds of statistics about generative Al’s impact on knowledge work. explore its gloomy side, like the ethical (道德的) influences of the technology on society, or go the other way and publish mind-blowing predictions of its future use. We chose instead to focus on how the tool is being used by event professionals today in everyday and practical ways.

Not all of us are quick to accept AI, but we can’t afford to ignore it, either. And when it comes to its potential in the business world, McKinsey Senior Partner Lareina Yee seems to be speaking directly to the heart of our industry, “In general, workers can spend more time on the human connection and interaction aspects of their roles, which is something AI can’t take away.”

1. Why is Chat GPT mentioned in paragraph 2?

A．To stress the great function of AI.	B．To praise the author’s operation ability.
C．To prove the difficulty of writing.	D．To show the need of a generative AI tool.

2. What does the underlined word “gloomy” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Attractive.

B．Promising.

C．Single.

D．Dark.

3. What does Lareina Yee’s statement indicate?

A．Human connection is the core of an industry.

B．AI needs improving in human potentials.

C．AI can’t take over humans completely.

D．She is unconcerned about AI industry.

4. In which section of a newspaper does the text most probably appear?

A．Nature.

B．Technology.

C．Lifestyle.

D．Environment.

6 . The Denton Black Film Festival(DBFF) is the brainchild of Harry Eaddy, the festival director, and is presented by the Denton African American Scholarship Foundation. Several years ago, Harry Eaddy approached two important men of the Denton community—Cheylon Brown and Mesha George—with a unique idea to bring an event focused on Black cinema to the region. DBFF was set up in order to deal with the problem that films are insufficiently represented by giving Black stories an audience and Black creatives a platform. The festival has expanded to the Denton Black Film Festival Institute and serves filmmakers and creatives of all backgrounds.

WHEN

January 27-February 6

DETAILS

The DBFF returned this January with this virtual festival. Built around amazing cinema, the festival is unique from many others in that it also features music, a technology expo, spoken word/poetry, art and more. This festival celebrates the diverse stories and culture of Black community through film, music and art. Storytelling is the core of any culture. Stories are how traditions, ideas and experiences are shared and passed down from one generation to the next. DBFF is a platform for stories about Black lives, Black culture and Black experiences to be shared, told and lived.

The DBFF creates a space where:

· a minority culture can be a majority experience

· stories on the margins (边缘) are given center stage

· the Black experience is valued and celebrated

Denton, a rapidly evolving art and culture hotbed, provides the perfect backdrop (背景) for DBFF on its path to building community, celebrating culture, but most importantly, sharing stories.

The festival features narratives, documentaries, and shorts submitted by filmmakers nationwide and internationally. More is to be announced... Now is the perfect time to purchase tickets. Please click dentonbff. com/ film-festival.

1. What is the purpose of creating DBFF?

A．To address under-representation in films.	B．To earn more audiences for Black communities.
C．To push the development of the minority.	D．To help filmmakers produce creative films.

2. What might make DBFF special?

A．Its strong supporters.	B．Its various forms.
C．Its great influence.	D．Its different culture.

3. What can visitors do in DBFF?

A．Organize the storytellers.	B．Guide the festival director.
C．Experience the Black culture.	D．Paint on the center stage.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the speaker do when he was a freshman?

A．He wrote articles for students.

B．He started his own company.

C．He offered teachers editing services.

2. How many hours did the speaker spend editing document s a week for a time?

A．Four.

B．Ten.

C．Fifty.

3. What helped CyberEdit attract investors?

A．A Wired article.

B．An investment bank.

C．The speaker’s summer job.

4. What is the speaker’s advice for the young considering starting a company?

A．Trying to get real-world experience.

B．Taking immediate action with the idea.

C．Finishing school in the first place.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the competition try to find next year?

A．The best dancer.

B．The best actor.

C．The best singer.

2. When will the sports hall open this week?

A．At 10:30 am.

B．At 9:00 am.

C．At 8:00 am.

3. What can we learn about the swimming pool?

A．It will be free for the first week.

B．It will open earlier than expected.

C．It will be bigger than the old one.

4. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．On a program.

B．In a gym.

C．At home.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the manager of the power company?

A．The man’s classmate.

B．The man.

C．The woman’s friend.

2. How will the woman probably go to the power company?

A．By car.

B．By taxi.

C．On foot.

3. What will the woman do next?

A．Make a call.

B．Chat with the workers.

C．Prepare for the picnic.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did David come back last night?

A．At 6:00 pm.

B．At 7:00 pm.

C．At 8:30 pm.

2. Why did David go out last night?

A．To watch a movie.

B．To read in a library.

C．To have some discussions.

3. What does David suggest the woman do?

A．Apply to work for the club.

B．Contact Lucy for more information.

C．Learn more about the neighborhood.