1 . 假定你是李华，暑假在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展览，正在招募活动志愿者。请写一封信申请信。
要点包括：1. 写信目的；
2. 个人具备的条件；
3. 表达态度，期盼回复。
注意:1. 词数80～120；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇:recruit 招募 Chinese painting exhibition中国画展览 participate in 参加
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Li Hua, a Chinese student who is taking a summer course in London now.
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Yours,
Li Hua
Sean was a single father of three kids who had just lost their mother to cancer. Shortly afterwards, he had to sell his house to pay the medical bills. Worse still, he had to quit his job as a regional manager due to too many absences he acquired in taking care of his wife while she was sick. Their lives sank into extreme poverty. He had to do part-time work to pay off his debts. He never imagined what his life would become. Everything felt hopeless. Anyway, he continued with his life, earning barely enough money to feed his kids.
Today was a bit different.He went to the nearest gas station after work.He had an extra $2 with which he could buy himself a cheap hot dog. It was a little treat he would give himself. As he walked toward the gas station, he saw a man panicking, saying something to a woman in the car. Not knowing why they were so worried,he continued walking until the man called out to him.
“Sir, I’m so sorry to ask, but my wife is in labor(临产), and we’re out of gas. I left my wallet and phone at home as we were rushing out of the house. Is there any way you can help me?” the man said. His desperate eyes pulled at Sean’s heartstrings.
“Well, sir. I only have 2 dollars, but you can have it!” Sean said, reaching into his pocket and producing the 2 dollars. “Thank you! That works. I have a few coins in the car, but I can get a gallon and reach the hospital with that.” The man took the bills gratefully.
“I’m Matthew. Please give me your contact information so I can pay you back.” “No need. I only hope you and your wife get to the hospital safely,” Sean smiled. But Matthew insisted. Finally, Sean gave him his number.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
The following morning, Sean received a video call from Matthew.
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Knowing Sean’s experience, Matthew invited him to be a regional manager in his company.
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3 . I was in the back seat of a yellow taxi grabbing my mother’s hand like a 5-year-old. But in fact, I was 28 years old, still
We were coming home from the
I was about to open my mouth to shout at the driver or at least
In the mirror, I could see the driver
In that moment of
| A．scared | B．tired | C．upset | D．confused |
| A．shelter | B．hospital | C．college | D．countryside |
| A．bounced | B．blocked | C．interrupted | D．trapped |
| A．out of shape | B．out of reach | C．out of control | D．out of place |
| A．whisper | B．explain | C．warn | D．complain |
| A．especially | B．doubtfully | C．properly | D．personally |
| A．interesting | B．hard | C．easy | D．familiar |
| A．grateful | B．hopeful | C．great | D．guilty |
| A．proud | B．patient | C．weak | D．soft |
| A．shaking | B．smiling | C．joking | D．applauding |
| A．embarrassment | B．pity | C．satisfaction | D．anger |
| A．receive | B．forgive | C．contradict | D．recognize |
| A．expect | B．experience | C．delay | D．ensure |
| A．crisis | B．account | C．guidance | D．recognition |
| A．Praise | B．Love | C．Trust | D．Communication |
1.对申请者的相关要求；
2.课程的相关事宜；
3.住宿和吃饭的条件；
4.需要做的相关准备。
注意：
1.词数80个左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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5 . Whether you’re searching for a relaxing beach break, a cultural journey, or an active adventure, there are several must-see destinations offered to content you in 2024.
Cyprus
Cyprus is an attractive island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and has been noted since ancient times for its mineral wealth, superb wine and produce, and natural beauty. Cyprus is home to a number of ancient archaeological (考古的) sites, peaceful beaches and lively cities. With a diverse range of experiences, Cyprus invites you to uncover its cultural treasures.
Huludao
Located in the southwest coastal area of Liaoning Province, China, Huludao neighbors the Bohai Bay to the south, and is bounded on the west by Shanhaiguan Pass. The continuous coastline provides not only rich seafood but also many sun-kissed beaches. There are many cultural landscapes, including Xingcheng Ancient City and Jiumenkou Great Wall. Xingcheng Ancient City is one of the four most complete ancient cities from the Ming Dynasty with many ancient buildings.
Maldives
In the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a dream destination with greenish-blue waters and pure white sands. Whether you’re in search of relaxation or romance, the Maldives has it all and more. Be sure to explore the colourful coral reefs (珊瑚礁) and the amazing surroundings, or simply just relax on the sands.
Dubai
On the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai has grown to become a global centre for tourism, business, and cultural experiences. Home to a typical skyline with the tallest building in the world, Dubai has world-class attractions and inviting shopping malls. Head to the untouched beaches to relax or be shocked at futuristic architecture and design. You could even take a bit of a risk in the desert.
1. What do Cyprus and Huludao commonly share?| A．Ancient culture. | B．Lively cities. |
| C．Research sites. | D．Superb wine. |
| A．Cyprus. | B．Huludao. | C．Maldives. | D．Dubai. |
| A．In a history book. | B．On an adventure poster. |
| C．On a travel website. | D．In a scientific journal. |
6 . It’s known that reading is good for a child’s vocabulary and literacy skills, teaching them math or science concepts and helping them learn history. Apart from those, reading has another benefit. Have you read a story and felt tears well up because of a character’s suffering? If so, that is because you have empathy (共鸣) for the character — and empathy can be learned through various fictions. “It’s a magic eye that sees into other people’s hearts,” explains author Cressida Cowell.
Research shows that human brains react differently to stories and facts. “Many more areas of your brain light up when you’re enjoying a story,” explains Miranda McKearney from EmpathyLab, an organization that builds empathy through reading. “Your brain thinks you are in the story… This means you experience the characters’ thoughts as if they are real.”
Empathy helps you to read people’s emotions and work out the best way to respond. This skill, called emotional intelligence, can make it easier to communicate and connect with people. Research has shown that building empathy can lead to greater kindness and tolerance. One study found that children who read the Harry Potter novels — which tell stories about humans fighting against the evil — were less likely to behave unfairly towards powerless groups including refugees (难民).
This theory has been put into practice by St Michael’s Primary School. After reading The Boy at the Back of the Class — a story about a boy who is a refugee escaping from the war — students in that school were inspired to do a 10-mile walk for the non-profit organization Refugee Action. Their empathy also spurred them to raise £1,000 for people who were forced to leave their homes because of war.
Reading encourages children to empathise with others, which could potentially lead to several beneficial learning outcomes, new research suggests. For society to develop, creative, communicative and empathetic individuals really matter.
1. Why do readers cry about a character’s experience?| A．They have magic eyes. | B．They want to show empathy. |
| C．They understand his feelings | D．They have the same experience. |
| A．The process of building empathy. |
| B．The benefits of developing empathy. |
| C．The definition of emotional intelligence. |
| D．The results of the school’s activity. |
| A．Reminded. | B．Permitted. | C．Persuaded. | D．Encouraged. |
| A．Read to learn empathy. |
| B．Become empathetic to others. |
| C．Put themselves in others’ shoes. |
| D．Read as many books as possible. |
7 . For the first time, scientists have grown plants in the moon soil collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts. The scientists had no idea if anything would grow in the moon dirt. They wanted to see if it could be used to grow food by the next generation of moon explorers. The results surprised them. Plants actually can grow in lunar (月球的) soil.
The researchers planted thale cress (芥蓝), a small flowering plant, in moon soil returned from the Apollo missions. The good news was that all of the seeds grew. The bad news was that after the first week the lunar soil stressed the plants so much that they grew slowly. Most of the moon plants ended up stunted—meaning small or not fully developed.
The longer the soil was exposed to radiation and solar wind on the moon, the worse the plants seemed to do. The soil collected by the Apollo 11 mission was the least helpful for growth. It was exposed a couple billion years longer to the elements.
Scientists said, “This is a big step forward to know that we can grow plants. The real next step is to go and do it on the surface of the moon.”
Moon dirt is full of glass particles from micrometeorite (微小陨石) impacts. One solution might be to use younger geologic spots on the moon, like lava flows, for digging up soil. The environment also could be changed by adding special nutrient (营养物) mixtures or artificial lighting.
Only 382 kilograms of moon rocks and soil were brought back by the six Apollo erews that landed on the moon. Most of them are still locked away, forcing researchers to experiment with soil made of volcanic ash on Earth.
Early last year NASA finally gave out 12 grams of soil to the University of Florida researchers for the planting experiment. NASA said the timing for such an experiment was finally right with the space agency looking to put astronauts back on the moon in a few years.
1. What is the result of the planting experiment with lunar soil?| A．The plants couldn’t grow normally. | B．It was difficult for the seeds to grow. |
| C．They were struck by some diseases. | D．The soil was too stressed for the plants to grow. |
| A．To create a new crop. | B．To improve lunar soil. |
| C．To plant on the moon. | D．To find the right amount of light. |
| A．Lunar soil cannot be brought back by humans. | B．Lunar soil was difficult to obtain for testing. |
| C．Lunar soil is not suitable for planting. | D．Lunar soil is the same as volcanic ash. |
| A．Future Astronauts Will Grow Food on the Moon |
| B．It’s Time to Study Growing Crops on the Moon |
| C．Lunar Soil Consists of Tiny Glass Particles |
| D．Scientists Grow Plants in Dirt from the Moon |
8 . You might think of martial arts movies when you see people performing graceful moves down the river, all standing on a bamboo strip, but actually it is a form of intangible cultural heritage: bamboo drifting (漂流).
Over 2,000 years ago, the high-quality wood, nanmu, in Guizhou was in great demand by the royal court more than 2,000 kilometers to the north. With no better transportation, people had to stand on one log (原木) to drift down the river. Later, local people began to compete along the way and the game of wood drifting was born. In the Qing Dynasty, wood drifting became bamboo drifting because of bamboo’s lower price. Due to the skills it takes for one to master this act, bamboo drifting was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list last year.
Yang Liu, a 24-year-old inheritor of bamboo drifting, learned it at 7. “Usually, the bamboo under your feet is about 9 meters long, and the bamboo in your hands is about 5 meters. If the length or diameter (直径) of the bamboo is not long enough, it will not float. Keeping our feet firmly positioned on the narrow bamboo pole is the key, so we should fight against the current by constantly changing the angle. I lost my balance and fell in the water many times while practicing. Once I fell, I gave it another try until I knew how to handle the most difficult part, ” she said.
The love for the ancient skill keeps Yang going. In the past 17 years, she has drifted all year round, in winter cold and summer heat. A hanfu culture has been on the rise, Yang started wearing hanfu while performing, creating a more beautiful feel. In 2020, Yang began to post her videos on social media. “I’m extremely proud to get responses from viewers that bamboo drifting makes the line between what is possible and impossible unclear. It’s my mission to keep it alive and known to more people,” Yang Liu told China Daily.
1. What can be learned from the first two paragraphs?| A．The martial arts movie is a form of cultural heritage. |
| B．Nanmu was delivered to the north by land. |
| C．Bamboo was costly in Guizhou 2,000 years ago. |
| D．Bamboo drifting involves lots of skills. |
| A．Finding the proper bamboo. | B．Holding the bamboo firmly in hands. |
| C．Maintaining a fixed angle. | D．Keeping balance. |
| A．Unbelievable. | B．Elegant. | C．Confusing. | D．Complicated. |
| A．Transporting Bamboo down the River |
| B．Intangible Cultural Heritage in Guizhou |
| C．Balancing with Grace |
| D．Yang Liu: A Creative Performer |
9 . Exploring Wildlife Conservation in Kenya
Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya
Arrive at the airport in Nairobi, where our staff will be on hand to drive you to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel
Day 2: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
A charter flight (包机) brings us to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a 62,000-acre grassland on the north of Mount Kenya. Considered a model in the conservation field, this healthy wildlife habitat is home to a number of rare species, including the giraffe, the Grevy’s zebra, and African wild dogs. Lewa and the neighboring Borana Conservancy also harbor roughly 15 percent of Kenya’s entire rhino population.
Accommodation: Elewana Lewa Safari Camp
Day 3: Amboseli National Park
Fly by private charter to Amboseli National Park, where vast grasslands are irrigated by underground runoff streams from Mount Kilimanjaro. These landscapes provide a habitat for hundreds of elephants, making the park one of the best places in Africa to spot these large creatures. The travel begins on the drive to Tortilis Camp, set within view of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation: Tortilis Camp
Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve
At first light, head out to track the animals that crossed the area during the night. This area has one of the highest concentrations of large predators (捕食性动物) in all of Africa. Then watch large groups of hippos in the Mara River and crocodiles sunbathing on the shore.
Accommodation: Kichwa Tembo Camp
1. On which day will you visit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy?| A．Day 1. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 3. | D．Day 4. |
| A．Tamarind Tree Hotel. | B．Kichwa Tembo Camp. |
| C．Amboseli National Park. | D．Borana Conservancy. |
| A．It provides the best sunbath. |
| B．It features the Grevy’s zebra. |
| C．It is located near an airport. |
| D．It is home to large predators. |
To come up with their finding, the researchers grew wheat and rice plants, regularly watering them, and then added ethanol to the soil in one group of plants over three days. They then kept both groups deprived of(中断) water for two weeks and found that drunk plants grew better than untreated ones. Around 75% of the drunk wheat and rice plants survived after rewatering, while less than 5% of the untreated plants did.
The study also looked at how ethanol protected a plant. Using arabidopsis, a small plant commonly used in experiments, the researchers discovered that when ethanol-treated specimens (样品) were deprived of water, tiny openings on the leaves’ surface closed up to preserve water and heat.
The team studied arabidopsis’ gene (基因) expression and found that the ethanol-treated plants started behaving if they were experiencing drought, even before they were actually deprived of water. This gene expression gave the plants an advantage in preparing for a drought.
The researchers said, “The finding is not just useful for the world’s gardens, but also for farms growing vital crops like rice and wheat. Drought-resistant crops could help achieve sustainable food security, which is an issue affecting many parts of the world right now.” They added that ethanol was a useful and simple way to increase food production all over the world in times of drought. “The application of ethanol to plants would be a potent agricultural method to enhance drought resistance in various plants,” said Motoaki Seki, the study’s lead author. But, he warned that the ethanol needed to be used reasonably as higher concentration of ethanol prevented plants growing. Seki added, “We will soon begin testing ethanol on plants in real fields.”
1. What did the researchers find in their study?| A．Plants produce ethanol in times of drought. | B．Drunk plants could live longer without water. |
| C．There is no need to water house plants every day. | D．It requires more water to grow wheat in the field. |
| A．It will cut the cost of food production. | B．It will bring about the change of diet. |
| C．It will help maintain global food security. | D．It will generate increases in food price. |
| A．Difficult. | B．Effective. | C．Similar. | D．Primary. |
| A．It would fit all kinds of plants. | B．It has been applied to real fields. |
| C．It should be used in proper amount. | D．It enables wheat plants to grow fast. |
