1 . I was a rising high school junior in the summer of 2021, when I took Philosophy 101 at Lehmon College, a   ____that allows New York City public school students to earn credits. Why philosophy?________, I chose it on impulse (一时冲动). I expected this course to be interesting. I didn’t expect this class, which________me to the words and works of Socrates, Plato and other moral philosophers, to change my________to college education.

But that’s what________. During the second week of class, when we________the work of Socrates, I read Socrates’ words, “The unexamined life is no life for a human being to live”. My eyes________in surprise and my posture was fixed. I read these words over and over until my professor broke my trance (出神、发呆), “Could anyone in the class interpret the_______ of Socrates’ words?”

Then I did my best to explain that the wise philosopher was making a________on how we should live. To me, this meant getting________about all aspects of yourself, putting yourself in academic, social and cultural spaces that will_______ your world view, and being open to personal growth along the way.

After reflecting on the words even after the course was over, I realized Socrates was________meaningful life means a(n)________to exploration. Being immersed in ideas such as Socrates’________me to think about the person I am. I began to see college as a place to gain knowledge and explore my interests,________just fulfill classes.

1.

A．interview

B．survey

C．camp

D．course

2.

A．Generally

B．Honestly

C．Roughly

D．Briefly

3.

A．recommended

B．pushed

C．introduced

D．compared

4.

A．secret

B．solution

C．attitude

D．behavior

5.

A．happened

B．started

C．worked

D．ended

6.

A．made up

B．put forward

C．went through

D．turned down

7.

A．widened

B．clouded

C．narrowed

D．shut

8.

A．difference

B．source

C．meaning

D．feature

9.

A．defence

B．bet

C．story

D．claim

10.

A．scared

B．curious

C．confident

D．confused

11.

A．satisfy

B．challenge

C．block

D．expand

12.

A．right

B．positive

C．rigid

D．cautious

13.

A．dignity

B．commitment

C．failure

D．adjustment

14.

A．inspired

B．forced

C．forgave

D．seized

15.

A．but

B．simply

C．even

D．not

2 . From displays of budding local creative minds to famous artists, airports are stepping up their game to share more of what their city is known for within the terminal. Visit our site and the most surprising, engaging, and inspiring art museums within an airport are just a click away.

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

Ancient Greece travels to you when you arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Before security, travelers can explore 172 pieces of archaeological artifacts from the Neolithic and Early Helladie to the Post-Byzantine period. Some of the pieces were actually uncovered during the construction of the airport. Even those not traveling through the airport can explore the displays thanks to an online 3D gallery.

Doha Hamad Airport

Social media enthusiasts have surely seen people posing for photos with the famous yellow “Lamp Bear” inside Doha Hamad Airport. You’ll also find 10 other giant statues and displays within the terminal. These include “A Message of Peace to the World,” a striking sculpture honoring the work of a local nonprofit organization, Reach out to Asia, that supports education in underprivileged Asian countries. The carefully-selected art on display is a cooperation between the airport and Qatar Museums.

Seoul Incheon Airport

Beyond traditional pieces of art, Seoul Incheon Airport takes things a step further by offering interactive experiences and classes for travelers. Within the airport is a branch of the National Museum of Korea exhibiting many pieces from its collection. There are rotating (轮流的) exhibits that allow frequent travelers to see a different selection of local artifacts and art pieces on different visits. There are traditional music concerts, ancient relic exhibitions and contemporary art displays.

Singapore Changi Airport

You may have seen the famous Jewel at Changi Airport in Singapore with its garden-enveloped waterfall. It is part of a larger shopping complex that encourages visitors, including those that are not traveling. Besides, there is other museum - quality art to explore like magnificent sculptures suspended from the ceiling, paintings lining the walls and even a rotating propeller (螺旋桨) that looks like a blossoming flower.

1. Which airport’s artworks can be appreciated both physically and virtually?

A．Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.	B．Doha Hamad Airport.
C．Seoul Incheon Airport.	D．Singapore Changi Airport.

2. What do Doha Hamad Airport and Singapore Changi Airport have in common?

A．They support charity causes.	B．They boast splendid sculptures.
C．They cooperate with local museums.	D．They possess large shopping malls.

3. Where can the text possibly be found?

A．In an art magazine.	B．On a travel website.
C．In a geography textbook.	D．In a museum guidebook.

3 . I observed one child hugging her beloved toy dog while reading a book to her friend — both she and her dog were actively turning the pages — and with every page turned, she looked down at her dog, lovingly. As a longtime educator of toddlers and a current PhD student studying transitional phenomena and object relations, I have had the pleasure to witness the presence of transitional objects in the kindergarten.

The term transitional object, coined in 195l by D.W. Winnicott, refers to any material to which a child attaches a special value and by means of which the child is able to make the necessary shift from the earliest oral relationship with mother to genuine object-relationships. It is typically something soft, such as a blanket or a soft toy, that is similar to the mother’s warm arms.

It may also be the subject of the child’s fantasies, for example where a teddy bear is spoken to, hugged, punished, etc. It thus becomes a tool for practicing interaction with the external world. Moreover, the transitional object supports the development of the self, as it is used to represent ‘not me’. By looking at the object, the child knows that it is not the object and hence something individual and separate. in this way, it helps the child develop its sense of ‘other’ things.

If the object is denied in any way, attachment difficulties may arise later in life. The object allows for and invites emotional well-being, and without such an object, true feelings may be hidden or dismissed as the child has no other means to cope with and comprehend the world. Worse still, the object is intimately bound up with the identity of the child. Taking away the object is also taking away something of the child itself.

Winnicott noted that transitional objects continue through the course of our lives, as “sacred monuments” which pull us back to “a place and time of great comfort and memory”. The attachment to certain objects like self photographs defines both memorials, and more importantly a state of connection and presence in the world.

1. How does the writer introduce the topic?

A．By sharing feelings.	B．By illustrating a term.
C．By relating an experience.	D．By providing background information.

2. What does the term “transitional objects” refer to according to the passage?

A．Tools used by educators to aid teaching.

B．Items to which a child becomes deeply attached.

C．Toys designed to amuse kids in the kindergarten.

D．Expensive personal possessions gifted by parents.

3. What might happen if a child’s transitional object is denied?

A．Ho might lose his imagination.

B．He may become more independent.

C．He is less likely to share personal feelings.

D．He probably distances himself from his mother.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To introduce how to develop a sense of ‘other’ things.

B．To do research on the psychological development of kids.

C．To show how to enhance the bond between mother and child.

D．To stress the importance of transitional objects to children.

4 . Pullman is a superb writer and Seagull is a brilliant communicator. They had a debate after Seagull posted a question on his social media platform: “When you were trying to create an environment for learning, what were your best pieces of classical music to listen to?” He received hundreds of suggestions — and one negative reply, from Pullman: “That’s not what classical music is for. Treat it with respect.”

That did it! Everyone — professional musicians, students, teachers — weighed into the argument, and the majority supported Seagull and were criticizing Pullman.

It’s easy to see why people are annoyed. We all want classical music to be as accessible as possible, especially to the young. If some of them are using Bach or Schubert as a tool to help them study, what’s the problem? They may also develop an attachment to classical music.

So is Pullman ridiculous and supercilious by objecting to classical music being used as background music? At first sight, his idea seems stuffy and extreme. By suggesting that classical music should be “treated with respect” and not used as background music, Pullman seems to be closing classical music of to millions of people.

It’s worth pointing out, however, that he isn’t the first to express concerns about classical music being devalued by becoming too commonplace in today’s technologically shaped world. In Benjamin Britten’s 1964 speech, the composer expressed exactly the same worries as Pullman. Britten suggested, “The true musical experience demands some preparation, some effort, a journey to a special place, saving up for a ticket, some homework perhaps”. In short, it demands as much effort from listeners as from composers and performers.

I don’t agree with such an extreme viewpoint, but I do think it touches on a reality. You will never fully grasp the beauty of classical music if you half-hear it only in the background. That doesn’t necessarily matter. Music can be enjoyed on many levels. What Pullman and Britten are really saying is that, in a drive for “accessibility”, we shouldn’t deny the emotional and intellectual complexity underpinning (构成) much classical music.

1. What did Seagull’s posting result in?

A．Great admiration for Seagull.

B．Public criticism of classical music.

C．A discussion about learning environments.

D．An argument over the role of classical music.

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

A．Self-important.

B．Open-minded.

C．Impatient.

D．Considerate.

3. Why is the Benjamin Britten’s 1964 speech mentioned?

A．To show his affection for classical music.

B．To introduce young people to classical music.

C．To demonstrate classical music is demanding.

D．To support Pullman’s idea over classical music.

4. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to Pullman’s idea?

A．Favorable.

B．Doubtful.

C．Objective.

D．Uninterested.

5 . Nervous laughter is a way for your body to relieve tension or serves as a defense mechanism to beat painful emotions. But it becomes a problem when it causes rifts (不和) in relationships or makes others uncomfortable.     1    As with any habit, it won’t change overnight. However, it’s possible to retrain your patterns.

    2    Any time you feel a nervous laugh bubbling up, try one of these behaviors instead: a slow triple nod, whispering ahh or hmmm as you listen or are with someone. This will give your body something to do to displace the nervous laughter.

As you become aware of your nervous laughter habit and pattern, try to identify what purpose it is serving and what is triggering (触发) it. Do you laugh to relieve tension? Are you filling the silence when you don’t understand what someone has said to you?    3    In this step of reflection, journaling or talking with a trusted individual may be helpful.

Once you’ve found what is triggering your nervous laughter, set an intention for how you will redirect your nervous energy in that instance.    4    For example, if your manager gives you constructive feedback, then you can remind yourself he is giving you an opportunity for growth rather than telling you that you’re bad at your job.

Practicing empathy is of great help. Its goal is to share the feelings of the person you’re speaking with. This can help you focus less on how uncomfortable you feel and more on how frightened, puzzled or sad he may feel. To do this, ask open questions that don’t assume an answer.     5    

A．Once you know why, try to avoid it.

B．Is there any hope for overcoming it?

C．Play around with “if-then” s to help you.

D．Is it a way of avoiding a negative emotional state?

E．Replace nervous laughter with a positive nonverbal.

F．This will help you achieve a more profound understanding.

G．The problem can affect connection and relationship building.

6 . 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。

Shortly after the silk and feather umbrellas became popular in China, their manufacturers managed     1     (discover) a new kind of material from wood paper, enabling the     2     (create) of highly stylized, decorative and lightweight umbrellas.

In addition to providing protection from sun and limited protection from rain, oil-paper umbrellas     3     (view) as symbols of wealth, and power in the past. During the height of umbrella popularity in China, you could easily recognize the owners by the designs and colors of their umbrellas—royal family members used yellow or red colors,     4     the wealthy carried blue. Even in today’s Chinese and Japanese society, umbrellas play     5     important role. They are one of the most essential items     6     (present) to newly -wed brides, symbolizing blessing, protection from evil spirits and wishes    7     more babies.

The beauty of the Chinese paper umbrellas had     8     an impact on worldwide trends that their     9     (elegant) crafted materials and their canopy designs showcasing dragons, flowers, and landscapes quickly traveled via trade routes to distant Europe. Paper umbrellas today represent one of the best -known Chinese traditional exports, with businessmen selling them to     10     (passer-by) on streets worldwide.

7 . Not much trash and almost no plastic actually gets recycled. About a third of U.S. garbage gets recycled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s most recent estimate. The rest goes to landfills, which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and pollute their surroundings.

To make recycling easier, many U.S. cities don’t ask Americans to separate paper, glass, metal and plastic. ‘They just ask people to put anything recyclable into one bin and let waste plants do the sorting. But waste plants don’t catch everything. AI is now an essential tool for the world’s waste management leaders. Greyparrot, a tech company has already installed more than l00 AI trash spotters in about 50 sorting facilities.

Greyparrot’s device is, basically, a set of visual and infrared (红外线的) cameras hooked up to a computer, which monitors trash as it passes by on a conveyor belt and labels it under 70 categories, from loose bottle caps to books to aluminum cans. Waste plants could connect these AI systems to sorting robots to help them separate trash from recyclables more accurately. They could also use the AI as a quality control system to measure how well they’re sorting trash from recyclables. That could help plant managers adjust their production lines to cover more recyclables, or cheek that a bundle of recyclables is free of pollutants, which would allow them to sell at a higher price.

In the next few years, some recycling companies plan to retrofit (改良) thousands of material- recovery facilities with Al trash - spotting tools. Of these companies, Bollegraaf has built thousands of these facilities, including 340 in North America, accounting for a majority of the recovery plants in the world.

The trash-spotting computers could one day help regulators punish companies that produce tsunamis of non - recyclable packaging because the AI systems are so accurate that they can identify the brands on individual items. Putting the AI tools in thousands of waste plants can raise recycling percentage. If the needle can be moved by even 5 to 10 percent, that would be a phenomenal outcome for greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact.

1. What does the author want to show in paragraph 1?

A．People pay little attention to environmental protection.

B．Greenhouse gas is a major contributor to air pollution.

C．Americans show little enthusiasm for recycling.

D．All trash has not been recycled in the US.

2. How does Greyparrot’s AI system work?

A．By working with sorting robots.

B．By adjusting the production line.

C．By monitoring the conveyor belt.

D．By controlling cameras in a computer.

3. What can he inferred about AI tools in the last two paragraphs?

A．They are well received.

B．They are highly profitable.

C．They have unpredictable prospect.

D．They present a challenge for regulators.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Use of the Useless

B．AI Assistants in Recycling

C．A Pressing Trash Issue in US

D．AI Tools with Great Potential

8 . 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Sam看到你在社交媒体上发布的“Just applied to be a volunteer at the 9th Asian Winter Games (HARBIN 2025). Feeling excited!”，他很感兴趣，发邮件询问志愿者申请事宜。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1.志愿活动要求；
2.活动意义。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sam,

I hope this email finds you in great spirits.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

9 . My father Rong Xing isn’t exactly a good father.

He works very late every night because ________ his job, sometimes even ________ to eat dinner, and gets up ________ as well. Even when he’s at home, he thinks about his work all the time and hardly ever spend any time ________ my mother and me.

As a doctor who graduated (毕业) from a famous ________ before, he could make ________ of money and only do half the work he is doing now, but he chose to do more difficult and important work. He spends less money on himself ________ he makes more. He always wears old, cheap clothes, saying they are ________ and refuses to change. I sometimes get ________ with him for not caring enough about his clothes, but he just smiles and says, “Daddy has more ________ uses for the money, all right? ”

I never stopped being curious (好奇的)________ how he spent his money. Then one day when I was reading the newspaper, a piece of news caught my eyes: “Rong Xing ________ 100, 000 yuan to help   ________ children go back to school.” Then I ________ understood.

My father’s love for others touched me deeply, I started to understand the great ________ and I decided to pass it on.

1.

A．to

B．of

C．for

2.

A．forgetting

B．offering

C．continuing

3.

A．early

B．late

C．fast

4.

A．for

B．with

C．on

5.

A．university

B．hospital

C．library

6.

A．lot

B．lots

C．many

7.

A．but

B．though

C．if

8.

A．beautiful

B．uncomfortable

C．comfortable

9.

A．happy

B．nervous

C．angry

10.

A．important

B．easy

C．difficult

11.

A．for

B．about

C．on

12.

A．wrote down

B．gave away

C．cut out

13.

A．rich

B．poor

C．simple

14.

A．suddenly

B．quietly

C．carefully

15.

A．truth

B．opinion

C．spirit

10 . 汉译英
1. _______________v.同意，赞成
2. _______________n.目标；目的v.瞄准；对准；力求达到；目的是，针对
3. _______________adj.令人惊异的
4. _______________v.争论；争辩
5. _______________v.申请，运用
6. _______________adj.再一个；另一个；别的pron.另一个
7. _______________n.怒，愤怒
8. _______________adj.亚洲的；亚洲人的n.亚洲人
9. _______________n.男演员
10. _______________n.注意，关心