1 . After Yang Qian claimed the first gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, the government extended warm c__________ (祝贺) to Yang Qian, praising her calm performance and great skills. (根据中英文提示填空)

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

A．Management.

B．French.

C．Italian.

2. How did the woman get to know about the job?

A．By listening to the morning news.

B．By reading the newspaper.

C．By calling an employment service.

3. What had the woman been doing in Geneva?

A．Teaching at a university.

B．Studying foreign languages.

C．Working as a secretary.

4. What was the woman asked to do?

A．Prepare for an interview.

B．Call again in a day or two.

C．Send a written application.

3 . Humans can make do with scarves, coats and gloves in cold weather. Some animals can hibernate (冬眠) for the winter. A new study finds that reptiles (爬行动物) and birds do something that is similar to hibernation, but a little different. In very cold weather, their body temperatures greatly drop into an energy-saving state in order to survive. The ability to thermoregulation (体温调节) for reptiles and birds is possible.

In Texas, where the city of Beaumont reached a low of 18 degrees Fahrenheit last month, it looked as if alligators (短吻鳄) had died of cold — yet alive in iced-over water. By ensuring their long noses stayed above the water line, the cold-blooded creatures were able to lower their body temperatures to survive the sudden short period of very cold weather. The process, in the case of cold-blooded animals like reptiles, is called brumation — it’s like a short state of hibernating. While in this state, reptiles become sleepy and they can go for a long time without eating or drinking. For example, alligators can be in brumation from just a few hours to months.

Like reptiles and mammals, birds can go into a state called torpor in order to save energy under very cold conditions. “Torpor is somewhere between a short sleep and hibernation,” said Justin Baldwin, a PhD candidate in biology at Washington University in St. Louis. Baldwin studied 29 species of hummingbirds living in Colombia. Researchers found that hummingbirds can enter into deep or shallow torpor, depending on several factors, including their size and weather conditions. In deep torpor, the birds are much more likely to be affected by disease. And what’s more, they would be easily harmed by their enemies.

Some bird lovers want to help the birds when they are in torpor. For example, the Bird Alliance of Oregon offers a few tips on how to keep the birds from danger.

1. What does the new study show?

A．Body temperature is important for animals.

B．Thermoregulation exists in reptiles and birds.

C．Reptiles and birds’ thermoregulation is unusual.

D．Body temperature drops greatly during reptiles and birds’ sleep.

2. What can we learn about alligators in paragraph 2?

A．They are active in brumation.	B．They are dead in cold weather.
C．They face extinction in cold weather.	D．They eat and drink nothing in brumation.

3. What does the author want to say about the birds in deep torpor?

A．They can get enough sleep.	B．They may harm other birds.
C．They may waste plenty of energy.	D．They may be under threat.

4. What might the author continue talking about?

A．Risks of animal hibernation.

B．His opinions of the study about birds.

C．Some detailed measures to protect the birds in torpor.

D．Other problems raised by cold weather.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the talk given?

A．In the Teaching Building.

B．In the Student Center.

C．In the library.

2. Who should students turn to if they need a part-time job?

A．Mary.

B．Gina.

C．Ruth.

3. What is Daniel’s duty?

A．To keep the books in order.

B．To solve the computer problems.

C．To help students find information.

4. What does the speaker remind students to do at last?

A．Keep quiet in the library.

B．Return books on time.

C．Apply for family week.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much will the man need to pay?

A．About $ 15.

B．About $20.

C．About $30.

2. When can the man pick up his shoes?

A．At 5:00 this afternoon.

B．At 2:00 tomorrow afternoon.

C．At 4:30 tomorrow afternoon.

3. What is the man satisfied with?

A．The quick service.

B．The quality.

C．The price.

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。

A hanfu parade (游行) was held in Valletta, the capital of Malta, on February 17, 2024     1     celebration of Chinese New Year. The parade,     2     (organize) by China Cultural Centre in Malta, featured 23 volunteer models coming from different cultural backgrounds coming together     3     (tell) the traditional Chinese costumes to both local residents and visiting tourists.

Against the backdrop of Valletta’s     4     (history) landmarks and festival decorations, the parade made audience surprised with its display of ancient Chinese elegance (优雅). Each model wore beautiful hanfu in different     5     (style), symbolizing the richness and diversity of Chinese cultural heritage. From silk clothes to accessories (配饰), the hanfu parade     6     (show) the centuries-old traditions passed down through generations.

The event drew participation from both local residents and tourists,     7     were surprised at the craftsmanship and cultural importance of hanfu. Many engaged with the models, eager to learn more about the history and symbolism behind each clothes, further     8     (improve) cross-cultural exchange and understanding.

The hanfu parade held in Valletta served as     9     evidence of the lasting appeal of Chinese traditions, uniting people from diverse backgrounds in celebration and     10     (appreciate).

7 . Justin Horner was driving down a freeway in Portland, when his tire blew out. He _________ to the side of the road and made a sign that said he needed _________.

Three hours later, a truck _________ pulled up. Out came a family of four. They were Latino, and their young daughter acted as the _________ between her parents’ Spanish and Horner’s English, so that they could work together to _________ the car. They spent about an hour on the repair.

“I just _________ them,” Horner recalled. “And I tried to give the daughter a $20 bill. And she just wouldn’t _________ it.”

But Horner was stubborn, and he put the money in her _________, and walked away. Then Horner heard their daughter asking him if he was _________. Indeed he was, and she came over with a tamale (玉米粉蒸肉). They exchanged thanks and the family __________ to drive away.

“I __________ the tamale and my money was in it,” Horner said. Horner immediately ran over to the truck to get the father’s __________.

The father saw Horner __________, rolled down his window, gave him a wave, rolled up the window and drove off. Horner also saw the young girl __________ goodbye through the window.

A few months later, Horner posted his story on social media, which drew thousands of likes and hundreds of __________.

1.

A．set off

B．gave in

C．checked in

D．pulled over

2.

A．direction

B．help

C．shelter

D．success

3.

A．secretly

B．desperately

C．finally

D．unexpectedly

4.

A．translator

B．editor

C．author

D．operator

5.

A．fix

B．find

C．start

D．drag

6.

A．defended

B．inspired

C．interviewed

D．thanked

7.

A．select

B．use

C．take

D．hide

8.

A．mouth

B．hand

C．leg

D．back

9.

A．thirsty

B．tired

C．hungry

D．stressed

10.

A．forced

B．refused

C．dared

D．started

11.

A．made

B．decorated

C．unwrapped

D．cleaned

12.

A．support

B．attention

C．love

D．understanding

13.

A．coming

B．fighting

C．operating

D．escaping

14.

A．waiting

B．seeking

C．kissing

D．waving

15.

A．comments

B．decisions

C．warns

D．offers

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where did Maxine get the idea to start a dog shelter?

A．From a book.

B．From a neighbor.

C．From a dog lover.

2. What happened to the dog after Maxine washed and fed it?

A．It ran to the next door.

B．It looked lovely and happy.

C．It started being close to her.

3. How does Maxine pay for the shelter?

A．The city government and dog lovers support her.

B．Her family gives her money.

C．She collects fees from neighbors.

4. How old might Maxine be?

A．Around 8 years old.

B．Below 10 years old.

C．Around 17 years old.

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。

It was a special Saturday evening. Hardly had I finished my work and left my office building at 9:00 pm when it rained cats and dogs. In order to get home earlier, I dashed into the rain without hesitation. Out of my expectation, I noticed a man wandering around my car, the moment I approached the parking lot.

Shaking with cold in the heavy rain, he was looking around every few seconds as though to be waiting for somebody. It was at that moment that it occurred to me that I had forgotten to roll the car window up and that was exactly where I left my wallet. In a flash, I got a big breath.

So I couldn’t help speeding up and at the same time called out to the man, expecting that he didn’t take the money and make a run with it, as after a busy day’s work, I was too tired to catch up with him.

“Are you the owner of the car?” the man asked in a shaking voice, but raindrops on the roof of my car made his voice unclear.

“And who the hell are you?” I replied with an unfriendly expression as if he was a thief who was caught stealing my wallet.

The man went on to tell me that he was a beggar, begging around the nearby buildings where I worked every day and familiar with every face and every car here. “This morning, several young men walked up plotting to take the wallet in your car. I came over and frightened them away, pretending to call the police. Thus the bad boys were scared to run away immediately. I had been waiting for you here since then so that the car and your wallet would be secure,” added the man.

When the man gave me a clear explanation of what had happened earlier, I was astonished to cover my open mouth with my hands.

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。

Standing in the rain, I couldn’t believe my ears.

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“Why didn’t you take the money?” I asked him.

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10 . A kitchen garden produces vegetables for delicious, healthy meals. It doesn’t have to be right outside the kitchen door, but the closer it is, the better.     1    , the more likely it is that you will get tasty things out of it. Just a few steps are needed for what you want.

    2    . The most important recommendation is start with what you like to eat. This may go without saying, but I have seen first-year gardens that don’t reflect the eating habits of their growers. One of the easiest and most rewarding and popular kitchen gardens is a simple salad garden. It can produce multiple harvests in most parts of the country.

Planting a garden: where, when and how. Make a garden plan of what will be planted, where, when and how.     3    . It means you should know what they like in terms of space, water, soil fertility (肥力) and soil temperatures.

When and how much to water your garden. Vegetables are made mostly of water.     4    .You’ll want to water them lightly every day or two. If nature isn’t providing that amount of rain, you’ll need to water by yourself or with a drip irrigation system.

Garden maintenance: keep an eye on it. Sun and rain willing, fast growers such as radishes (萝卜) and salad greens will begin to produce crops as early as 20 to 30 days after planting. Check on them regularly so you get to harvest them before someone else does.     5    .

A．Choosing garden crops

B．Getting ready for garden site

C．The easier it is for you to get into the garden

D．So you need to ensure your plants have enough water

E．You show an interest in how to produce multiple harvests

F．To do this, you need to get familiar with all kinds of crops

G．Besides, protective barriers and organic products can prevent pests and diseases