1 . I was born in a poor village in Uganda. I spent the ________ days of my childhood there. My mother died when I was born. My father never cared about me, which ________ me to leave when I was ten. For the next three years, I helped people do something and they provided me with shelter and food ________. Luckily, a ________ family paid for me to go to school. For the first time after leaving home, I felt ________. Then, I attended school and got a job. I always ________ to help children in need. Yet I ________ felt I could do something more.

In 2016, I got passed to be a foster (收养) parent. By the end of 2019, ten kids had filled my house. In 2020, I got a call from a center for ________ children. When asked if I could take Anthony, I ________ it because ten kids were all I could do with. ________, I was talked into taking Anthony just for the weekend. I didn’t ask about his situation ________.

Anthony arrived that night, “Can I call you Dad?” he asked.

“No.” I needed to keep my ________.

Monday morning a worker in the center came to ________ Anthony. From their talk, I learned he had been ________ three times, but nobody would take him in.

Looking at Anthony, I saw something that made me think of the ________ boy I had once been. “I’ll take him in,” I said.

1.

A．boring

B．busy

C．dark

D．ordinary

2.

A．forced

B．allowed

C．prepared

D．reminded

3.

A．in public

B．in advance

C．in person

D．in return

4.

A．kind

B．poor

C．traditional

D．small

5.

A．challenged

B．loved

C．trapped

D．praised

6.

A．failed

B．agreed

C．volunteered

D．pretended

7.

A．hardly

B．already

C．once

D．still

8.

A．troubled

B．homeless

C．deaf

D．slow

9.

A．refused

B．doubted

C．faced

D．forgot

10.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Besides

D．Instead

11.

A．rudely

B．secretly

C．purposely

D．blindly

12.

A．promise

B．distance

C．balance

D．record

13.

A．cheer on

B．look after

C．pick up

D．chat with

14.

A．taken

B．rescued

C．invited

D．forgiven

15.

A．proud

B．outgoing

C．silly

D．helpless

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman?

A．A teacher.

B．A student.

C．A doctor.

2. What is the woman doing?

A．Giving a class.

B．Going shopping.

C．Making a survey.

3. How many hours a week does the man work?

A．About 50.

B．About 40.

C．About 14.

4. What does the man spend three hours doing per week?

A．Talking to friends.

B．Talking to the family.

C．Reading.

3 . About twenty years ago, a new yoga teacher with related qualifications (资格) began her day practicing yoga on the beach. Over time, a few local beach lovers joined in and before she knew it, she was leading classes every morning and evening. After the word spread, local teachers offered to assist and the unique yoga classes were born. After that, the teacher moved to India, but her legacy (遗留) lives on. We aim to ensure people can come into contact with and afford yoga 365 days a year. Classes are all donation based. Our teachers offer yoga from the heart and do not get paid.

Our Approach

People around the world have practiced yoga for thousands of years, and millions of people currently enjoy its health benefits. Being outside can enhance the yoga experience in many ways, since nature inspires all the things — focusing awareness, breathing deeply, practicing stillness. We attach great importance to outdoor practice, through which you can feel the union with nature. Through every practice, we help some people who want to change.

Our Classes

We provide you with mostly two kinds of classes. Private beach classes include yoga, stretching, and partner yoga. We tailor the class to your requirements. If you are planning a corporate event or yoga classes, we can help make it fun, motivating and exciting.

What to Bring?
•An open mind, an open heart and a sense of fun
•A large towel or blanket — mats tend to get very sandy
•Sunglasses and sunscreen — in the morning there is shade
•Water-hydrate (水合物)
•Layered clothing in the winter — mornings can be cool
Get in Touch

You are invited and welcomed in our community! To know more information, you can click the link we provide. You can also email us for further questions or to request a private class.

1. What is the purpose of the unique yoga classes?

A．To call on people to protect the beach.

B．To help yoga lovers gain qualifications.

C．To raise the awareness of keeping healthy.

D．To make yoga accessible and affordable to people.

2. Why is practicing yoga outdoors important according to the text?

A．It lowers the risks of diseases.	B．It is more beneficial to the old.
C．It can make people keep active.	D．It can expose people to nature.

3. In which section of a website can this text appear?

A．Business.

B．Opinion.

C．Health.

D．Travelling.

4 . 4 Traditional French Christmas markets you need to know about

More affordable and closer than Germany and Austria, French Christmas markets make a perfect destination for a festive trip. These are the four traditional French Christmas markets you need to know about this Christmas.

Toulouse

Dates: November 25, 2023—December 25, 2023

Opening times: Sunday to Thursday: 10.30 am—8.30 pm, Friday and Saturday: 10.30 am—10 pm

The market is located in the heart of Toulouse. It’s surrounded by beautiful buildings, including the Capitole itself and the Jacobins church. The city is well-known for its terracotta architecture which serves as an fairytale exterior to their Christmas market.

Colmar

Dates: November 24, 2023—December 30, 2023

Opening times: Monday to Thursday: 2 pm—7 pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10 am—7 pm

The town’s Christmas market is an ensemble (整体) of six distinct mini markets. The area is home to a number of wineries and speciality (特产) wine-makers, alongside its seven speciality Alsatian wines, which can be tried at their speciality Christmas food market.

Arras

Dates: November 24, 2023—December 30, 2023

Opening times:Monday to Friday: midday—7.30 pm, Saturday: 10 am—9 pm, Sunday: 10 am—7.30 pm

The market transforms the city’s Grand Place into a wonderland taking over three squares with over 100 stalls in front of the Baroque style architecture. Crown your market visit with a night ride on the beacon (灯塔) of the market—the Ferris wheel, which offers a gentle ride and views of the own and surrounding countryside below.

Bordeaux

Dates: November 24, 2023—December 27, 2023

Opening times: Every day: 11 am—9 pm

The market is open from late November to December and features over 200 stalls selling a variety of locally-made and crafted gifts. There is one food in particular linked to the city, and that is chocolate made from high quality local ingredients, to take home with you.

1. What do Toulouse and Arras have in common?

A．Both are popular with little kids.

B．Both offer free gifts to the customers.

C．Both have distinctive architecture styles.

D．Both are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

2. What is a key characteristic of Bordeaux ?

A．A wide range of crafted gifts.	B．Its local culture and history.
C．Its traditional building style.	D．The views of beautiful coast.

3. Which market may attract wine lovers most?

A．Toulouse

B．Colmar

C．Arras

D．Bordeaux

5 . Giraffenap is a new style of sleeping pod (仓) that encourages workers to get power naps during the day as a way of improving concentration and work efficiency.

Japan usually emphasizes extreme dedication to one’s work. In order to get used to this kind of heavy schedule and stress, some workers turn to short power naps. These are known to improve energy levels and concentration, as long as the person doesn’t go into deep sleep. In order to make it easier for people to get power naps pretty much anywhere, one company has begun installing vertical (垂直的) sleeping pods called Giraffenap in cafes all over the country.

One of the main reasons that Giraffenap pods have a vertical orientation is space—it’s much easier to have them installed in small cafes and restaurants because they take up little room—but it’s not the only reason. The standing position makes it easier for the person using the pod to wake up from their power nap.

Each Giraffenap pod features an alarm system that can be set by the user and support points for various parts of the body, which can make sure that the user remains in an upright position when napping. The pods also feature a height adjustment system so that anyone can achieve the perfect posture while using them.

Giraffenap sleeping pods currently come in two styles: a plain white model and one that uses a more traditional bamboo design. They offer great sound insulation (隔音), various sounds designed to support sleep and a built-in ventilation system.

Giraffenap is currently being put into effect in some coffee shops in Japan, and if the response is positive enough, we might also start seeing them in other places.

1. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．Science magazine	B．A biography
C．An advertisement	D．A novel

2. What is an advantage of Giraffenap?

A．It keeps people healthy.	B．It is very cheap in price.
C．It saves a lot of energy.	D．It makes work efficient.

3. What is paragraph 5 mainly about?

A．The types of Giraffenap pods	B．The effect of Giraffenap pods
C．The features of Giraffenap pods	D．The materials of Giraffenap pods

4. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．Hotels are to be replaced soon.	B．People’s sleeping habits change.
C．A company launches vertical pods.	D．How we keep energetic at work.

6 . 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。

I didn’t know the lady, but I saw her often around town with her two small children. She appeared to be shy, always looking down, trying not to make eye contact. She often wore the same clothes, and so did her children. I felt her discomfort when I saw her at the supermarket checkout. She reminded me of myself years ago. We had to go through a tough time.

Back then, I couldn’t afford a new winter coat for my daughter, and I didn’t know what I was going to do. Luckily, my three younger children could wear hand-me-downs. One night, I said to myself in my heart that I wished someone to offer me help. I did it for the first time since my husband’s unemployment.

The next morning, a neighbour came into the place where I worked. “I know you must feel unbelievable, This morning, I had an overwhelming (无法抗拒的) feeling that you needed this,” she whispered. She insisted on giving me twenty dollars. My eyes started to tear as she continued, “I also have a box of clothes in my car that I was going to donate. Please take what you need.” It was really a shock of getting her help. Was this the response to my word the night before?

Going through the large box of clothes, I found several winter items for my children, including a dark purple jacket that looked like it would fit my daughter. Although grateful, I felt embarrassed. The woman must have sensed my discomfort. She raised my chin so I could look at her. “We all need help at one time or another, “she said. “One day, you’ll be the one helping someone in need.”

I thanked her and promised I would always try to pay it forward.

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

Looking at the lady at the supermarket checkout, I knew perhaps it was the proper time.

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To my surprise, she said, “Yes.”

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7 . As the electric vehicle (EV) increases, drivers may start to find queues adding to their more time at charging stations. One potential solution to this is to swap out the run-down battery pack for a new one, and a company has just revealed that it’s managed to do so in just five minutes.

Since the company launched its first-generation battery swap station back in 2021, the company reports that stations have been built across the San Francisco Bay Area to support fleet (车队) partners in testing the quick-swap solution. The company has also been in consultation with a delivery services to get a better understanding of their needs.

“When working with these fleets, we continuously heard that despite efforts to electrify fleets, drivers could spend up to 10-12 hours at a charging station.” said the company in a blog post. “There is a lack of reliable EV charging for city residents who don’t have access to garages and the option of overnight charging, and our new solution seeks to fix that.”

The latest station is designed to support EVs of all sizes—from small passenger cars to mid-sized delivery vans. EVs fitted with modular batteries could roll onto the platform and have its spent modules automatically removed and replaced with fully charged ones within 10 minutes. The removed battery units are then recharged, ready for the next customer.

The shoebox-sized battery modules have been developed to improve their safety, and can be fit for any modern EV. The new stations have been redesigned for easier building at a site in just three days, and have also been made more durable to suit different local conditions as the company expands. They can also be remotely monitored 24 hours for enhanced safety and customer support.

The company is now calling for more EV manufacturers, fleet operators and municipalities to join them in the quest to electrify.

1. What is the problem that EV drivers are worried about?

A．Driving EVs takes up their too much time.

B．They have to wait long to charge their EVs.

C．They have to buy new batteries to replace the old ones.

D．EVs are in bad quality despite increasing development.

2. Why does the company work with partners?

A．To build charging stations.

B．To deliver the last-mile goods.

C．To obtain some related information.

D．To give a helping hand in fixing vehicles.

3. What is the feature of modular batteries?

A．Time-saving and safe.	B．Universal and pricey.
C．Heavy and complicated.	D．Convenient and durable.

4. Which can be the best title for the text?

A．A Company Is Developing a New and Safe EV

B．A Company Strengthens the Cooperation with Its Partners

C．A Company Has Expanded Its Charging Stations Across the World

D．A Company Makes the Replacement of EV Batteries Safe and Fast

8 . A standard school day for the average American youth takes place indoors. But for some young students who attend forest school, most of their preschool or kindergarten education occurs outdoors in forests, parks, or other wild sites. At these schools, educators allow their students’ curiosity to guide the curriculum (全部课程) and rely on nature to instill environmental values.

Forest schools vary in the amount of time children spend outdoors, what they study, and how they’re assessed, but all forest schools put nature first. They have the same standards for child development as traditional schools do, but their methods are rooted in exploring and conserving the natural world.

Khavin Debbs, Executive Director at Tiny Trees Preschool in Seattle. Washington, says one of the benefits of a forest school is how it can adapt to students’ unique needs. High-energy students can run and climb. Shy students can sit alone to observe an earthworm with a magnifying glass. At Tiny Trees, in addition to learning with art materials, books, and toys, students engage in a wide range of play-based learning, including going on hikes, observing wildlife, and identifying plants and animal tracks. They might cook over a camp stove, or harvest berries to make jam. The students’ hands-on activities help them grasp scientific concepts that might otherwise seem abstract. “They’ve seen a tree’s leaves turn different colors in fall, and then seen that same tree bloom again in spring. All those things really do help them understand.” said Debbs.

The notion of children spending time outdoors to learn and play is nothing new. The modern-day forest school concept originated in Denmark in the 1950s, and then spread through Europe and abroad. In the United States, forest schools are currently on the rise. A national survey done in 2017 found 250 forest schools operating in 43 states—100 more than the year before, with 80 percent of them maintaining waiting lists.

But even though they’re increasing in popularity, forest schools aren’t yet reflective of the cultural, linguistic, or cognitive diversity of American youth. Thus, schools that want to be more inclusive must be purposeful in increasing their influence and making their programs more accessible.

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

A．Represent.

B．Design.

C．Maintain.

D．Develop.

2. What is the key feature of forest schools?

A．The free optional curriculum.	B．The nature-centred philosophy.
C．The novel standard for students.	D．The evaluation of teachers’ values.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 3?

A．To highlight advantages of forest schools.

B．To show what teachers had for students.

C．To compare the differences in students’ grades.

D．To draw a conclusion from the teachers’ skills.

4. What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph?

A．A limitation period of forest schools.

B．A solution to increasing popularity.

C．A wish to participate in a forest school.

D．A suggestion for the further development of forest schools.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the woman fail to go climbing?

A．She was worn out.

B．She lost touch with others.

C．She loved the scene at the bottom.

2. What was the woman doing when she saw a dolphin?

A．Relaxing on the beach.

B．Sailing in a boat.

C．Diving.

3. What made the woman give up doing bungee jumping?

A．Her fear.

B．Her health.

C．Equipment problems.

4. What did the woman like best about her vacation?

A．Exploring the rainforest.

B．Visiting the old caves.

C．Playing with the dolphin.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the man go in the locker room?

A．A few minutes ago.

B．A quarter ago.

C．Half an hour ago.

2. What does the man complain about the lockers?

A．They’re being occupied inappropriately.

B．They’re too dirty and need cleaning.

C．They’re not very safe for storage.

3. What’s wrong with the clothes hangers?

A．Too ugly.

B．Too weak.

C．Too big.