1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As we walk along “the path of life”, we are meant to come across some true friends, who encourage us and help us get through the hard time. To me Tim is the one who brings out the     1     (good) in me. He will always bring back the friendship between us.

It was my first day at high school. I     2     (walk) alone on the playground when a basketball rolled to my feet. A boy with a smile on his face came running to me, picked up the ball     3     asked if I could play basketball with him. I hesitated for a moment, then I said no and told him why. To my surprise he didn’t walk away. Instead, he encouraged me     4     (have) a try and I did. Over the next few weeks, we made it to the playground every day and     5     (stick) to practising together. He also helped me do my math     6     I struggled with and even taught me how to live     7     (independent) in a new school. Over time, the school life seemed no longer challenging and     8     (we) friendship grew rapidly as well.

I’ll never forget Tim. He really made a big     9     (different ) to my life. I would not be the person that I am today     10     him.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入括号内单词的确形式。

Heated     1     (argue) and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents. It’s completely normal     2     (struggle) with parent-child tensions. The two causes of these tensions are the physical and mental changes that teenagers go through. For instance, teenagers may feel     3     (concern) about their changing voice, weight problems or spots. Sometimes they may feel ready to take     4     (responsible) and make decisions on their own. Unfortunately, their parents cannot see eye to eye with them on everything and that makes them unhappy. Although the changes can be     5     (stress), teenagers and their parents can get along better by communicating with each other. The key to     6     (keep) the peace is regular and honest communication. When teenagers do things that make their parents     7     (anger), they can write a letter of     8     (apologize) to their parents. Parents, on the other hand, should encourage and comfort their children when they experience difficulties.

A healthy parent-child relationship is     9     (benefit) to the growth of teenagers. As long as parents and teenagers make a joint effort, they can pass the     10     (storm) period and enjoy their time together.

3 . For some school children, PE is the best lesson of the week — a chance to leave the desk behind, get outside, and enjoy a run around with friends. For others, it is often an unhappy experience — a time when they feel embarrassed, and may even experience physical pain.

The idea of competitive sport was a clear source of argument. Those who were good at it did not want those less able to “get in the way”, while those less skilled felt annoyed for being made to compete. They also felt less “liked” by their PE teachers and their more sporty classmates.

Research shows that participation (参与) first over excellence can dramatically increase the confidence and participation rates of those less skilled — because it really is the taking part that matters. If schools value taking part above winning against other schools, the nature of PE changes.

As one pupil commented (评论): “I have actually joined the football team now, because all the violence has gone. Before it was, ‘You made us lose the game…, it’s all your fault.’ With the new approach, it is more like we are all in there just trying to get better. No one is to blame. Now it is worth doing.”

To those who argue we need competitive sport to “build character”, I would point out that there is quite simply no evidence to support this view. But what we can build if we allow young people to work together in a spirit of support and cooperation in the competitive sport is leadership and mutual understanding.

If we need competitive sport to build our national teams, this should happen out of school. PE is about the participation of all — not the excellence of a few.

At home, the most important thing a parent can do for a child who struggles with PE is to take their concerns seriously. Being physically active is very important for children and young people, so how, when, and at what level they do it should be their first choice.

1. What does the author consider the most important in PE lessons?

A．The rules of teachers.	B．The available sports activities.
C．The participation of students.	D．The spirit of winning over others.

2. Why does the author mention the comment of one pupil?

A．To support his argument.	B．To praise the boy’s behavior.
C．To explain the new approach.	D．To prove the violence of football.

3. What does the author think competitive sports fail to build?

A．Leadership.

B．Character.

C．Cooperation.

D．Mutual understanding.

4. How should parents help children who struggle with PE?

A．By making a plan for them.

B．By letting them choose what to do.

C．By giving them psychological advice.

D．By encouraging them to be the most excellent.

4 . Yang Le Ge Yang, a game on WeChat’s mini program platform, has spread widely on Chinese social media, with a related topic lopping the trending charts (排行榜) on Weibo.

The game is characterized by comic-like art design and background music and its brief introduction that less than 0.1% of players can complete all the levels.

In order to pass the level efficiently, a huge crowd, especially the teenagers, focus their energy and pocket money on seeking the strategy, with little knowledge of the potential risk of being cheated.

Hanging over the situation, China’s top legislature (立法机关) took an effective measure against telecom and online fraud (诈骗) on September 2 by adopting widely expected law that will smooth out these crimes (犯罪) which have long disturbed the public and led to people’s financial losses after receiving spam messages (垃圾短信) and calls.

The law on telecom and online fraud, which has 50 articles, was passed after being reviewed three times by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. China’s top legislative body, aiming to offer strong protection of people’s rights and punish cheaters.

As some people, particularly teenagers, were defrauded by being tricked into buying online game equipment, the Cyberspace Administration of China has worked with the Ministry of Public Security in the fight against cheaters since the beginning of this year. So far, they have dealt with more than 12,000 such cases and asked internet operators to improve the public’s channels to provide fraud-related information.

1. Why does the passage begin with a popular game?

A．To share a hot game.	B．To entertain the readers.
C．To introduce the topic.	D．To attract readers’ attention.

2. What can be inferred from paragraph 3 and 4?

A．Telecom and online fraud is a new crime.

B．Teens focus on the game as a result of feeling secure and protected.

C．China’s legislation will take action to fight against the online fraud.

D．Some individuals fail to recognize the truth of spam messages and calls.

3. What can be learned about the law against the online fraud?

A．It was officially reviewed 50 times.

B．It didn’t reach the public’s expectation.

C．It hardly contributed to guarding against online fraud.

D．It was passed to protect people’s rights and punish cheaters.

4. What might the writer continue to write in the following paragraph?

A．The ways to rise to frauds.

B．The details of various frauds.

C．The frauds that teenagers were tricked into.

D．The channels to provide fraud-related information.

5 . Self-Improvement

Life can be a whirlwind of responsibilities and stress, but the right focus goes a long way towards ensuring you become a better person.     1     Keep reading to learn how you can go about your self-improvement journey.

    2     Everyone needs something to live for, so think about what you want in life. Not only can struggling for something make you a happier and better person, but it can also help you find your purpose. Use a pen and paper and write down the short and long-term goals you would like to achieve.

Forgiving yourself and others can help you improve relationships. To be a better person, it’s important to have a go at forgiving any hatreds you’re holding. Allow yourself time to forgive your past mistakes and recognize what they’ve taught you.     3    You may not be able to forget what they’ve done, that’s okay, but forgiveness can give you peace of mind.

Everyone has flaws, but you can concentrate on improving yours. Notice how your behavior and attitude affect others. Are people generally happy or sad around you?     4    

Answering these questions and analyzing your interactions with them can help you discover and perfect your weaknesses.

Imagine what someone’s been through can give you a new perspective. Empathy is one of the first steps to being a better person because it builds your compassion. Not only does cultivating empathy help you be more sensitive toward other people, but it also helps you form lasting relationships and feel less isolated.     5    

A．Do friends come to you for help or advice?

B．Then, forgive those who have hurt you in the past.

C．Are people around you talented in improving themselves?

D．Learning from one’s mistakes is a step to forgiving oneself.

E．Positive aspirations can give you something to thrive for.

F．Being empathic helps you gain a friend while challenging your perspective.

G．There’s something you can do every day to better yourself in different ways.

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。

Paralympic Games Paralympic Games, major international sports competition for athletes with     1     (able). Comparable to the Olympic Games, the Paralympics     2     (compose) of Winter Games and Summer Games. Many of the same Olympic events are included although sports     3     (equip) for the Paralympics may be modified (调整) for specific disabilities. Since the late 20th century the Paralympics have been held in the same city that hosts the corresponding Olympic Games; the Paralympics follow shortly     4     the Olympics conclude. The International Paralympic Committee, which was founded in 1989 and is based in Germany,     5     (govern) the Paralympic Games.

Paralympic athletes compete in six different disability groups. Within each group, athletes are further divided into classes     6     the basis of the type and extent of their disabilities. Individual athletes may be reclassified at later competitions if their physical status changes.

The Paralympics developed after Sir Ludwig Guttmann organized     7     sports competition for British World War I veterans (老兵) with spinal cord (脊髓) injuries in England in 1948. Since the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games, the Paralympics     8     (hold) at the Olympic venues and have used the same facilities. In 2001 the on the practice of “one bid, one city,” in which every city     9     bids to host the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee agreed Olympics also bids to hold the related Paralympics.

The size and diversity of the Paralympic Games have increased greatly over the years. The Paralympics in 1960 hosted 400 athletes from 23countries     10     (participate) in eight sports. Just over 50 years later, at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, more than 4, 200 athletes representing 164 countries participated in 20 sports.

7 . 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。

In a small town, there lived a young girl named Emily. She had a deep passion for table tennis and dreamed of becoming a professional player. Despite her young age, she was determined to work hard and make her dream come true.

From the moment when Emily picked up a table tennis paddle, she was impressed by the sport. She spent every spare moment practicing her shots, focusing on her footwork and mastering different techniques. Each time she stepped on the court, she was eager to improve and pushed herself to the limit. Unluckily, Emily faced a visual impairment (缺陷) that threatened to slow her progress. She was born with a condition that affected her sight. Some people doubted her ability to play table tennis and said, “Emily, your impairment is a disadvantage. It is impossible to play table tennis well!”

But Emily refused to let their doubts consume her. With solid determination, Emily turned her impairment into strength. She used her other heightened senses to her advantage, relying on touch and sound to anticipate her opponents’ moves. While others relied on sight, she developed an incredible sense of intuition (直觉) and strategy.

Emily finally excelled in table tennis, achieving incredible milestones and representing her town in many competitions. She became an advocate of the sport in her town. However, Emily decided not to settle for winning in her comfort zone but to challenge for something higher. She joined a training team guided by a world-class coach, which brought together the world’s top table tennis players.

In the training team, Emily went through a series of trials. She carried out high-intensity training. She needed to improve not only the batting skills but also perseverance and the sense of teamwork. Her coach often encouraged her and said, “Anyone, regardless of ability, could find success.”

A few years later, Emily’s efforts paid off. She got her chance. As a member of the national team, she took part in an important international competition. That was the stage for her to show her skills, and it was also the important moment for her to realize her dream.

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In the competition, Emily found herself facing a strong opponent, Lily.

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After the competition, Emily’s story spread throughout the table tennis community.

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8 . Stargazing Festivals in 2023

As more areas grow brighter with light pollution, national parks across the country have become dark-sky havens. Over the years, they are making a push to get certified as havens for sky-watching by the International Dark Sky Association, and they even host events like stargazing festivals to get travelers excited about astronomy.

·Bryce Canyon National Park—June 14-17

Situated in southern Utah, Bryce Canyon earned its dark-sky title in 2019. The 35,835-acre park is an ideal place to stay up late. This year, its annual astronomy festival includes guided stargazing sessions, lectures and “star stories” presentations, family-friendly activities, and even a performance by strings musicians in the northern Arizona-based Dark Sky Quartet.

·Shenandoah National Park—August 11-13

Conveniently located within a day’s drive from two-thirds of Americans, Shenandoah National Park’s night sky festival is a low-lift way to dabble in astronomy. The nearly 200,000-acre park will host ranger talks, public stargazing sessions, lectures, presentations, and activities for kids. Staffers are still working on this year’s full schedule, but past events have covered topics ranging from space weather to nocturnal(夜间的) creatures.

·Great Basin National Park—September 14-16

Great Basin is one of the least crowded national parks, making it the perfect place to quietly appreciate the mysteries of the cosmos. Its annual astronomy festival is scheduled for this fall and includes guest speakers, constellation talks, observatory tours, and a photography workshop. During the festival’s unique “Art in the Dark” program, participants will get to paint in low-light conditions and experiment with how their eyes perceive color.

·Joshua Tree National Park—October 13-14

Joshua Tree National Park, as the International Dark Sky Association notes, is the “nearest convenient place to go stargazing under a relatively dark sky” for the 18 million people who live in the Los Angeles area. It became an official dark sky park in 2017, and each year, it hosts a night sky festival in the fall. As luck would have it, this year’s dates overlap with an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse. From Joshua Tree, the moon will appear to obscure between 70 and 80 percent of the sun.

1. What is the purpose of Stargazing Festivals?

A．To raise public interest in astronomy.

B．To call for action against light pollution.

C．To provide a platform to observe stars.

D．To collect money for more observatories.

2. Where should you go if you want to experience working in low-light conditions?

A．Bryce Canyon National Park.	B．Shenandoah National Park.
C．Great Basin National Park.	D．Joshua Tree National Park.

3. What might be a bonus to visitors to Joshua Tree National Park during the festivals?

A．An observatory tour.	B．A photography workshop.
C．A stargazing tour.	D．A solar eclipse.

9 . About 17 million blind and visually impaired (视力受损的) people live in China, according to a 2018 report. The nation does not have the same history of using guide dogs as exists in other countries.

The first guide dogs were used in 1916, and many countries have a rich culture of working with man’s best friend to help the visually impaired. The cost of specialist training to produce such a reliable animal can add up to tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of US dollars. Dogs also have physical limitations, for example being color blind, causing allergies or sadly having a limited lifespan.

This month, a team led by Zhongyu Li, at the University of Berkeley California, revealed a modern prototype (原型). The new four-legged model is designed to guide people with a lead, and is able to find the right way to avoid obstacles. Laser ranging systems recreate a virtual map of the robot’s surroundings and enable it to guide itself and the person through an environment with ease, even in narrow spaces.

The type of coding needed for the robot to understand its relative position in space, and to account for dangers in a changeable environment, will not be easy or cheap to make it available to the public, especially in a population as large as China.

It may still be far-fetched to imagine robots walking through the busy streets. As AI improves, along with the performance of robots, the dream may be realizable. Coding can be directly copied and put into mass produced units, with hardware also becoming cheaper by the year. Robotic guide dogs of the future will need to calculate routes in real time, accounting for many factors such as traffic density (密度), weather conditions and pedestrian footfall. Fast interconnected 5G networks with low latency and widespread coverage will be vital for this.

The blind and visually impaired are a significant minority of the population, and for many the chance to lead an independent and normal life is often as a stepping stone to greater contributions within China’s economy. Robotics can expand horizons for disabled people and allow them to feel more included in society.

1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．How the first guide dogs came into being.

B．The necessity lo train real-life guide dogs.

C．How guide dogs help the visually impaired.

D．The disadvantages of using real-life guide dogs.

2. What’s the function of the virtual map of the robot’s surroundings?

A．To track the robot’s movement.

B．To make the robot’s service life longer.

C．To keep weather conditions informed.

D．To help the robot lead the way successfully.

3. What is important for the application of robotic guide dogs according to the text?

A．Good road conditions.

B．Fast 5G networks.

C．Full support from the blind.

D．A virtual map of surroundings.

4. What can be inferred about robotic guide dogs from the text?

A．They have yet to be mass-produced.

B．They will surely replace real-life guide dogs.

C．They are equipped with expensive hardware.

D．They stand for a stepping stone to vision recovery.

10 . Life is a mix of good and bad days. Each new day presents us with a fresh opportunity to learn new lessons. Sometimes, you learn these new lessons in your daily lives. On other days, you may gain invaluable knowledge about life from a game of poker(扑克牌).     1     Here are some of the life lessons you can learn from playing poker.

Life is not fair.

Life is not designed to be fair. Some people will get the best cards while others will have to deal with the waste pieces. Life has its rules, but sticking to them does not exactly mean you will achieve success.     2     What you can do in life and in a game of poker is directly influence the things under your control.

Protect yourself.

You are the most important person in your life. When playing poker, you are the most important player, and the cards you have are valuable things.     3     Always be sure to be in charge of your safety.

Learn from mistakes.

    4     You learn from mistakes, and rather than trying to avoid mistakes, you should instead try to avoid repeating the same mistake. If you are trying to avoid mistakes in a poker game, you can get left behind quickly.

    5    

Gains and losses are a part of life. You win some to lose some, just like in a game of poker. Some risky actions may prove unprofitable after you are neck-deep in them. In such cases, you must know when to quit, count your losses, and bounce back better.

A．Mistakes are a part of life.

B．Know when to cut your losses.

C．Catch chances to improve yourselves.

D．The game of poker shows life in so many ways.

E．You have to trust yourself by not taking unbearable risks.

F．You are considered foolish when making the same mistakes.

G．Following the rules in poker does not mean you will win, either.