1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使其构成一篇完整的短文。

Most nights, there was a light coming from the tiny, windswept island on the other side of the lake. I always thought that was strange because, supposedly, no one lived there anymore. That’s why people called it Ghost Island. Stranger still, one night, the light was flashing on and off.

“There’s the light again,” I said to my brother, Dale, who is 16.

“Yeah. Strange,” he replied, looking carefully across the water.

“Take a look, Ben,” Dad said. He had set up his telescope to view the planets, but now it was aimed at Ghost Island. I squinted (眯眼) through the eyepiece. There’s a spotlight, and it’s flickering (闪烁) — like there’s something in front of it.

Dale looked too. “I bet it’s a tree branch, blowing back and forth in the wind.”

“You’re probably right,” Dad said. “Now check this out.” He pointed his telescope toward the sky and showed us the stars. While we took turns looking, I asked Dad what he knew about Ghost Island.

“Mr. Mori has owned it since I was a kid, so he must be quite old by now,” Dad said. “He used to spend summers there, but I wonder if he still comes up at all.”

Later, Dale and Dad lay on the ground watching for meteors (流星). I wasn’t having much luck, so turned my attention to Ghost Island. But it had gone dark. I looked across the lake, which was smooth as glass. “Huh,” I said. “There’s the light again.” And the flashes appeared in a definite pattern. “It’s an SOS distress signal (遇难信号)!” I cried out.

Dale laughed. “Morse code? No one uses that old stuff anymore.”

“No, watch,” I insisted. “It goes dot-dot-dot, dash-dash-dash, dot-dot-dot. That’s SOS.”

“How do you even know that?” Dale asked.

“Boy Scouts (童子军). When I was in it, I had to send and receive messages using Morse code to get one of my merit badges (功绩徽章).”

“Maybe you two should check on Mr. Mori,” Dad said. “If he’s at his cabin (小屋), that is.”

注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Dale was skeptical we’d find anyone, but we set out for Ghost Island.

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Mr. Mori gestured to a wall switch and managed a weak smile.

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2 . 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。

Building a successful garden in the Suzhou classical style took around 300 years. Garden-building, then, was traditionally a project taken on by a family, passing along from one generation     1     the next.

At the heart of Chinese classical gardens     2     (lie) a combination of Daoist and Buddhist philosophy. Gardens provide a place to escape from the demands of a    3     (political) engaged life. In order to facilitate     4     sense of calm and quiet, classical gardens aim at simplicity. All of the elements within the grounds — the rock formation, plants, pavilions (亭子), and waterways —     5     (construct) according to this concept.

Suzhou today is home to gardens representative of the key periods of development of classical gardening styles, the Yuan, Song, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Suzhou     6     (arise) as a famous center for gardening during the Song Dynasty. Song gardens aimed at the harmony in the layout of pavilions, trees and waterways, and placed special     7     (emphasize) on the mixture of color and size. Yuan gardens, built upon the Song tradition, sought     8     (make) more of an expressionist picture of the grounds. The development of classical gardens didn’t reach its peak     9     Ming and Qing Dynasties when garden designers built more multifunctional facilities than before.

Though many of Suzhou’s gardens have a history     10     (date) long before the Qing Dynasty, the Qing style is the form most noticeably reflected in the gardens existing today.

3 . My family has a new toy. At every gathering, a Mata Quest 2 virtual reality headset is now carefully unpacked and passed around. The metaverse (元宇宙) that the headsets access sounds like an appealing place. Create your own form, move between worlds and beyond the limitations of reality — what could be better? Yet the headsets are still massive and the apps cartoonist. Even the game my family loves best shows that perfect interaction with the real world and realistic pictures are still years away. After an hour, not even my nephews want to play anymore.

Yet this observation runs counter to the steady drumbeat of warnings that have emerged about virtual life over the past year. When Meta whistleblower Frances Haugen spoke out against her employer, addiction to the metaverse was one of the things she claims to be most worried about. Immersive environments would encourage users to disconnect from reality altogether, she said.

You can see why product managers like Haugen might worry. Many of us lost the battle against limiting our Internet use long ago. Tech addiction has tricked our brains into habits that ensure our overconsumption of tech products. For instance, our addiction to checking and rechecking our messaging apps. Or looking out for email notifications (通知). On this point, I agree. I’m guilty of both. I turned my own screentime reminders off months ago. Simply knowing how much time I was spending on my phone didn’t seem to be having any effect on my habits.

In lockdowns, spending hours at a time on the Internet became normalized. Yet this does not mean we are all on the edge of spending hours and hours in the metaverse. In the four years I have spent testing out virtual and augmented (强化的) headsets, I have yet to try one that feels comfortable. “Like tying a brick to your forehead,” as one friend put it. It is possible to buy upgraded head bands that attempt to redistribute the weight, but even so the sets still remain heavy.

1. How did the attitude of the author’s family change towards playing VR games?

A．From being absorbed to bored.

B．From being confused to confident.

C．From being curious to excited.

D．From being casual to interested.

2. In paragraph 2, what does the underlined phrase “run counter to” mean?

A．Confirm.

B．Challenge.

C．Repeat.

D．Ignore.

3. What does the underlined word “both” refer to?
① minimizing online use.
② checking messaging apps repeatedly.
③ being addicted to email notifications.
④ silencing the screen-time reminders.

A．①②

B．②③

C．③④

D．①④

4. What might stop people from spending too much time on the metaverse?

A．The addiction to virtual reality.

B．The anxiety caused by lockdowns.

C．The heaviness of virtual reality headsets.

D．The cost involved with buying tech products.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What do you think Jim is?

A．A journalist.

B．A basketball player.

C．A coach.

2. What do they often do after breakfast?

A．Practise basketball.

B．Have some lessons.

C．Receive interview.

3. What subject does Jim not mention?

A．History.

B．English.

C．Geography.

5 . The healthcare industry in the UK is not cheap or efficient enough. This has led many people to seek out other solutions, one of which is something known as online therapy.     1    

The idea is quite simple. Anyone who can use a computer and have an Internet connection will have the ability to talk to a therapist online. Many providers ask the potential client (客户) several questions before signing up.     2     Once the service understands your unique needs, it then pairs you with a therapist.

    3     People who use an online therapy service frequently mention that they can manage the monthly payments, which generally do not go beyond ￡200 per month. Online therapy is also known as being as effective as traditional therapy, while more private without the shame it brings.

For all the love online therapy has received lately, it doesn’t come without its disadvantages. The main problems many people have with online therapy are the absence of facial expressions and ethics (道德规范).     4     There are also other concerns that are frequently brought up, such as management problems and technological difficulties.

    5     It’s important to keep in mind that though many people are already using one of these services, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good option for you. If you decide to use one, understand the risks and potentially limited results it can have.

A．Let’s look at the advantages of traditional therapy.

B．As you can see, there is a large list of benefits to this type of therapy.

C．So, professional organizations hesitate to fully accept online therapy.

D．It was five years ago that many online therapy providers started their business.

E．As its name suggests, it allows people to connect to a therapist over the Internet.

F．There should be careful consideration about the use of an online therapy service.

G．These questions can range from how old you are to what your current condition is.

6 . Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur

Great restaurants in Kuala Lumpur offer a genuine global dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy hearty comfort food or some local delicacies, the city’s dining scene satisfies all comers.

Mum’s Place

Nothing brings more comfort than mom’s cooking. With recipes inspired by the owners’ mother, this restaurant brings you Nyonya dishes that are truly Malaysian. Located in the district of Damansara Perdana, Mum’s Place is a neighbourhood restaurant with its main customers from residents nearby. Some of the best dishes include cencaru fish, devil curry chicken and beef rendang.

Cantaloupe

Located about 20 minutes from downtown Malacca, it is a home-based eatery with about 10 tables manned by four operators. Unlike most restaurants, food is self-service here, with dishes placed on catering pans for customers to choose from. It serves traditional Malaysian dishes with distinct Chinese influences. You will find rice dumplings and chicken rendang among the offerings. It has two branches in the city. Their dishes sell out fast, so it’d be best to head there before lunch time.

YumYum Restaurant

Situated in the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel, Yum Yum Restaurant is among the locals’ many favourite spots to dine at. It offers an interesting Nyonya and Thai food with Chinese influences that make them stand out. The classic dishes include sambal petai prawns, assam fish head and Yum Yum egg. It can get crowded here, so it’d be best to head there early or call ahead for reservations.

Troika Sky Dining

Offering fine dining, the impressive Troika Sky Dining undoubtedly stands out from the pack. Set on the 23rd floor of Tower B of The Troika, it goes without saying that the cloud-skimming views here are something else entirely. The food is what helped it stand out. It serves award-winning French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish food and adventurous menu of high-end pizzas and pasta.

1. What do Mum’s Place and Yum Yum Restaurant have in common?

A．They are based in hotels.	B．They serve Nyonya dishes.
C．They need prior reservations.	D．They offer breathtaking views.

2. Which restaurant serves western food?

A．Mum’s Place.	B．Cantaloupe.
C．Yum Yum Restaurant.	D．Troika Sky Dining.

3. What’s special about Cantaloupe?

A．It is a buffet restaurant.	B．It serves hard-to-find dishes.
C．It has branches throughout Asia.	D．It opens for lunch earlier than others.

7 . 随着全球数字化，人工智能产品已悄然融入我们的生活。假如你是李华，近期你班英语课前一分钟汇报的主题是“AI与我们”，请你写一篇汇报稿，主要内容包括：
1.简要介绍AI(应用、影响等)；
2.你认为未来人们该如何与AI共存。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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Thanks for your listening!

8 . Making friends as an adult can be tough, but it isn’t impossible.     1    

According to psychologist and friendship expert Dr Marisa G Franco, there is a necessary element for starting a friendship: continuous unplanned interactions (being in the same place and the same time, again and again). When we’re younger and at school or university, this is much easier as we’re automatically placed within a wide network of people who are all going through the same thing.     2     Unless we make the effort to put ourselves in situations where we’ll be among others, we probably won’t meet anyone new. So, your first step should be going to places where you can meet people.

    3     You also have to make the effort to engage with them. Introduce yourself and try to strike up a conversation.     4     This is fine: just keep at it until you find someone that you click with. Interestingly, a study by Cornell University found that most people underestimate how much people like them when they meet new people. So even if you feel a bit awkward, chances are that other people won’t see you in this way.

Once you’ve built up a friendly connection with someone, you need to give that relationship time to develop. Keep showing up and be intentional about the effort you put in with that person, while having enough confidence in the relationship to not be too demanding of them.     5    

A．Friends, like books, should be few but good.

B．Sometimes it will go well, sometimes it won’t.

C．But as we get older, we have less time to just hang out.

D．It’s not enough to just be in the room with these folks, though.

E．Nevertheless, making friends with right people is full of benefits.

F．Unfortunately, though, there’s no way around the time and effort it takes.

G．Over time, your shared experiences will bring the two of you closer together.

9 . It was May 1945 when what would become one of America’s most popular home-cooking techniques first entered the English dictionary. In her cookbook, How to Cook and Eat in Chinese, 55-year-old Chinese immigrant (移民) Chao Yang Buwei described a process common in her homeland, where cooks would cut meat and vegetables into small bites and tumble (翻滚) them rapidly together over heat. “The Chinese term for the technique, ch’ao, cannot be accurately translated into English,” Chao complained. For short, she decided, “We shall call it ‘stir-fry.’” The term soon made its way into the American language and has since taken on a life of its own.

Chao came to cooking unexpectedly. A doctor by profession, she gave up her medical career to move to the United States in 1921 after her husband, the famed linguist (语言学家) Chao Yuanren, was offered a job at Harvard. Bored at home and only able to speak a little English, she turned to cooking dishes that reminded her of China: soups with mushrooms and pork flavored with soy sauce.

She eventually agreed when a friend begged her to write a cookbook. Chao’s eldest daughter helped her translate recipes from Chinese to English, before her husband put the finishing touches on the language, often adding phrasing that even Chao recognized as awkward. This stylistic conflict resulted in a cookbook that Chao was “ashamed to have written,” as she declared in an author’s note.

The cookbook succeeded, going into multiple printings by the end of 1945, though critics largely overlooked the anger in Chao’s words. English-language Chinese cookbooks had been published as far back as 1911 in the United States, but Chao’s was the first that refused to westernize Chinese cooking. She may have given America a well-worn phrase, but she knew that some aspects of the immigrant experience resist translation. Chao’s contribution to American food culture should have been enough to make her into headlines, but the New York Times did not even honor her with an obituary (讣告) upon her death. How many other cooking pioneers like Chao, immigrants who didn’t silence their difference in order to gain broad approval, still await rediscovery?

1. Which of the following is true about “chao”?

A．It is a cooking technique used only in America.

B．It quickly found a place in the American language.

C．It was accurately translated into “stir-fry” by Chao.

D．It means mixing together small pieces of materials.

2. What made Chao turn to traditional Chinese cooking?

A．Her interest in cooking.

B．Her profession as a doctor.

C．Inadaptability to life in America.

D．Encouragement from her husband.

3. What is most special about Chao’s cookbook?

A．Consistency in writing style.

B．Refusal to westernize Chinese cooking.

C．Success in pleasing the American taste.

D．Reflection of western culture.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Chao’s cookbook was largely overlooked by critics.

B．Chao followed the same trend as other cookbook writers.

C．Chao isn’t the only immigrant that deserves giving credit to.

D．Chao gained popularity for her unwillingness to silence her differences.

10 . To whom it may concern,

Please accept my application for the internship (实习) you posted through ABC College’s Career Services Office. I would love the opportunity to work as an editorial assistant for your company. After reading the job description, I believe I am a well-qualified candidate for the position.

You state that you are looking for someone with strong writing skills for publishing press releases and other informational materials. As an English major, a writing tutor, and an editor of my school paper, I have considerable experience in both writing and editing and have built up a highly relevant skill set. And my attention to detail and commitment to a future career in the publishing business will make me an excellent editorial assistant.

I meet your requirements that applicants should be both academically successful and resourceful. I am a double major with a 3.99GPA (平均学分绩点). I have demonstrated resourcefulness while working for Sarasota Reads, a program that involves discussing literature with children. For example, I have come up with numerous creative ways to engage them in the novels that we read together.

I am confident that my writing skills, academic record, resourceful nature, and office experience make me a qualified candidate for an internship with your company. I have attached my résumé (简历), along with a recommendation from Jim Greenspan, . my supervisor (导师) at the Career Services Office. I would appreciate an interview opportunity to discuss a potential position with you further. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Annie

1. Whom might the letter be intended for?

A．Interviewees.

B．Employers.

C．Journalists.

D．Supervisors.

2. Which of the following qualifications does the applicant mention?

A．Technical skills.	B．Cultural backgrounds.
C．Outgoing personality.	D．Related experience.

3. What is the tone of this application letter?

A．Emotional and simplified.	B．Formal and sincere.
C．Informal and detailed.	D．Persuasive and humorous.