1 . Out in the Atlantic Ocean, roughly 60 miles off the northwest coast of Africa, lie the Canary Islands. In the 1950s, the boom in package tourism showed promise as a new cash crop. But while the Canary Islands had the sunshine, warm climate and ease of access from Europe needed for this new industry, they were missing a vital element picture postcard sandy beaches.

So the developers on Tenerife in the Canary Islands constructed a breakwater (防波堤) over half a mile long. And then, from the Western Sahara on Africa’s northwest coast, they shipped in 270, 000 tons of sand. By 1973, the project was complete. As anticipated, tourists arrived. Along the engineered beach, rows and rows of tourists relax on beach chairs under umbrellas or walk across soft sand to cool down in the water.

Unanticipated was what their presence gave to one of the world’s most endangered fish species, angel sharks — visibility. The gentle wind creates tiny waves on the water’s surface, a magical cover for what lies beneath — an angel shark nursery. Female angel sharks regularly migrate to these ideally sheltered waters to give birth to pups (幼崽), who remain in the shallows for about a year. Feeding on small fishes, they grow to around the same length as a newborn human baby.

Surveys have shown that other beaches in the Canary Islands are also potential nursery sites. Interestingly, most of them have been remade to make them more attractive to people. Playa Chica has another long sweep of imported sand. It’s an attraction for divers as well as angel sharks, so the number of sightings of mature angel sharks of this shoreline is one of highest in the islands.

Normally, massive, environmentally disruptive projects are bad for wildlife. But what’s clear is that after the breakwater was built and the sand arrived, people followed, and in the calm, shallow waters they began to see baby angel sharks. And unlike how many an association between humans and wildlife ends-in conflict and dead animals, this time it led to conservation.

1. Why did the developers on Tenerife carry out the project?

A．To build a base for shipping.	B．To boost the local tourism industry.
C．To fight against the rising sea.	D．To protect the island’s eco-system.

2. What was an unexpected result of the project?

A．It caused the disappearance of some fishes.

B．It made a magical tourist attraction.

C．It gave angel sharks a home.

D．It created conflicts between sharks and tourists.

3. What is the author’s attitude toward the engineered beach?

A．Favorable.

B．Doubtful.

C．Unclear.

D．Intolerant.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To highlight the financial benefits of tourism.

B．To introduce potential human-wildlife coexistence.

C．To explain the situation of endangered species.

D．To emphasize the importance of wildlife conservation.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What got the speaker to study psychology?

A．Her observation of adults.

B．Her university education.

C．Her unhappy childhood.

2. What kind of people did the speaker study first?

A．Wealthy people.

B．Creative people.

C．Ordinary people.

3. What has the speaker discovered in her study?

A．Creative people are happier than other people.

B．People are happier when they concentrate hard.

C．People’s happiness depends on where they are.

4. How does the speaker feel about her study?

A．Satisfied.

B．Surprised.

C．Disappointed.

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

A．An athlete.

B．A hostess.

C．A coach.

2. Why did Noah start horse riding?

A．He was very interested in horses.

B．He wished to defeat his fear of animals.

C．He wanted to get pleasure from horse riding.

3. How has Noah benefited from horse riding?

A．He’s much fitter.

B．He’s more energetic.

C．He’s more patient.

4. What would Noah like to do when he gets older?

A．Teach kids to ride horses.

B．Work as a horse trainer.

C．Win more horse riding races.

4 . Tourists have been going there for centuries to visit its celebrated cafe and get __________ taste for the party atmosphere. (用适当的词填空)

5 . The Chinese Students and Scholars Association in the UK held a Spring Festival gala (庆典) on Wednesday in London to count down to the Chinese New Year. More than 900attendees, including representatives from British universities and education institutions, as well as Chinese students and scholars, joined to enjoy a feast of Chinese culture.

This year’s Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, and 2024 is the year of the dragon based on the Chinese zodiac. The dragon is considered by the Chinese people to represent dignity, prestige, and fortune.

The festival gala, with a theme of “Soaring Dragon’s Spring Melody”, featured Chinese folk music, dance, singing, martial arts performance and more.

During the event, Zheng Zeguang, China’s ambassador to the UK, made a speech to the attendees, highlighting major accomplishments achieved in the past year and stating China’s future development focuses.

He pointed out that China will determinedly pursue high-quality development and Chinese modernization to advance the great rejuvenation (复兴) of the Chinese nation. China will also call for an equal and orderly multipolar (多级的) world as well as for inclusive economic globalization that benefits all, Zheng noted. “Our motherland has bright prospects for future growth,” he said.

The ambassador praised Chinese students and scholars for being hardworking and behaving in a controlled way, saying that the number of Chinese students in the UK has significantly increased due to the transformation of China. “I hope you will carry on the tradition of patriotism. I hope you will ai m high and work hard. I hope you will unit e and help each other, as well as make friends widely. I hope you will grow into the backbone of the nation in the near future,” he said.

Alistair Fitt, vice-headmaster of Oxford Brookes University, extended warm wishes of good fortune and prosperity in the year of the dragon and expressed hope for progress in Sino-British relations. “I am very sure that our two great nations will continue to expand all of our very successful relationships,” he said.

1. What does the underlined word “prestige” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．The condition of being strange and alone.	B．The condition of being respected and admired.
C．The condition of being large and frightening.	D．The condition of being followed and monitored.

2. Why has the number of Chinese students significantly risen in the UK according to Zheng Zeguang?

A．Advertising activities have been organized well in China to promote British universities.

B．Chinese students are most attracted by the scenery in the UK.

C．The education fees in the UK have been reduced.

D．Great changes have taken place in China.

3. What does Alistair Fitt mainly express in the last paragraph?

A．His suggestions.

B．His surprises.

C．His arrangements.

D．His expectations.

4. What is the best title for the news report?

A．Spring Festival gala brings joy to Chinese students in UK

B．Chinese students in UK count down to Chinese New Year

C．Warm wishes of good fortune expressed in year of dragon in UK

D．China’s ambassador to UK states China’s future development focuses

6 . I moved from America to Italy 14 years ago and I have learned a lot along the way. Here are several money-saving tricks I have picked up from living in Italy — most of which can apply to wherever you live too!

Buy fewer groceries at a time.

Italians tend to buy more fresh food — and buy it in smaller quantities. We have just what we know we’ll consume in a few days, before anything has a chance to spoil and go to waste.     1    .

Eat seasonally.

I love strawberries, cantaloupe and watermelon, but in Italy, I can only get them in the summer, when they’re ripe. Out of season, these fruits would have to be imported.     2     Instead, enjoying them seasonally helps me appreciate them more.

    3     Neither my husband nor I have developed any gardening skills just yet, but fortunately, his mother, uncles and cousins have, and they frequently leave bags of just-picked produce on our doorstep.

Cook more meals at home.

I live in a small town where we have no fast-food restaurants other than a pizzaria that does carry-out. OK! Not only do we save money on expensive restaurant meals, but we get more quality family time by cooking, eating and cleaning up together.     4    

Yes, bigger cities have more options for fast food, delivery and carryout.     5     I’ve also found that Italians are more conscious of what’s in their food, so they tend to be less willing to make fast food more than an occasional meal.

A．Of course, it takes a little more meal planning.

B．We also end up having healthier meals.

C．Another way Italians save is by growing their own produce.

D．It takes a long time to transport goods from foreign countries.

E．McDonald’s plans to open 200 new restaurants and hire 12000 staff in Italy by 2025.

F．They’d be a lot more expensive, of lesser quality and quite possibly grow n in an industrial greenhouse.

G．But even where the community is less closely connected, cooking and sharing meals with family and friends is still a big part of the social structure in Italy.

7 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

“Exceptional” medieval village crowned southern France’s most beautiful hidden gem

If you want to avoid tourist traps and spend your next holiday somewhere breathtaking, this tiny French village is well worth your     1     (consider).

Car rental firm Avis previously     2     (conduct) a study into southern France’s most beautiful hidden gems,    3     (use) destinations from the PBVF’s (Les Plus Beaux Villages de France) official list alongside data from Tripadvisor and Google. And according to the research, Le Malzieu - Ville takes the crown for the     4     (remote) and most fascinating spot, with     5     overall score of 90.77 out of 100.

Le Malzieu-Ville only has around 900 inhabitants, so you certainly won’t have to fight through crowds if you choose to have your next holiday there - and you can drive there too,     6     is perfect if you’re a nervous flyer.

Speaking of the 13th century medieval city’s nickname, Pearl of the Valley, France Voyage states: “Natural curiosities, tourist facilities and shops combine     7     (harmony) with its exceptional heritage and nature of the Monts de la Margeride which still earn it its name.”

“The small village of Malzieux is beautiful with lots of little cobbled streets,”said Cindy in a review of one local Airbnb, while Charlotte described the area as “A real little slice of paradise.”

As     8     (mention), this spot is known for its rich history. To get a feel for the centuries that have gone by here, explore Malzieux’s Bodon Tower (now Office of Tourism) and Clock Tower, both of which offer     9     (amaze) panoramic (全景的) views. Then, take a walk around the village’s ancient walls and gates, and trace the story of the “Beast of Gévaudan” who roamed the streets in the 1760s through a series of statues and a mini museum.

A trip to Le Malzieu-Ville also offers exceptional French cuisine, charming accommodation options, warm summer weather,     10     a chance to explore off the beaten track.

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1. The passage is intended to ______.

A．merely compare the differences between the leading rental with a carpet washer

B．tell readers the potentially harmful stuff left in the carpet after using vacuuming

C．recommend potential customers to buy a carpet washer

D．teach people how to clean carpets quickly

2. Which of the statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A．While filling the tank, you should pay attention to the amount of water needed.

B．The Vax Platinum Power Max cleans carpets much better than vacuum cleaner.

C．If the carpet washer is bought from Vax directly, a free Steamer will be included.

D．The Vax Platinum Power Max together with handy tools will be contained.

3. The Vax Platinum Power Max can’t be used to clean ______.

A．outside of a car	B．stairway
C．interior decoration	D．hard-to-clean stains

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How do students celebrate Earth Day?

A．By holding a celebration.

B．By doing some clean-up.

C．By promoting a volunteer job.

2. How long will the event last?

A．Two hours.

B．Three and half hours.

C．Four hours.

3. What requires the participants to do?

A．Go there with parents.

B．Complete an online form.

C．Bring their own gloves.

10 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman’s dad want to move abroad?

A．He hopes to return to his hometown.

B．He is tired of the fast pace of city life.

C．He prefers to live in a smaller town.

2. Where are the speaker’s parents planning to move?

A．Valencia.

B．A busy city.

C．A remote village.

3. What do we know about Valencia?

A．It is quite familiar to the woman’s parents.

B．It is a kind of a big town with quiet environment.

C．It is an ideal place to live for the woman’s parents.

4. What needs the woman to do before moving?

A．Take over the family business.

B．Move to Spain with her parents.

C．Assist her parents with the move.