1 . In 2015, Aldo Amenta had just started classes at Florida International University when something incredible happened. One day, while he was out ________, he dove into a shallow pool and got his neck injured ________.

Doctors told Aldo he’d never ________ again, and his life changed completely in an instant. But Aldo was not ________. He insisted on studying. Meanwhile, with the help of his ________. Guy Roman, he worked for his recovery and struggled to ________ the tough times. In 2018, Guy successfully trained him to walk across the graduation stage to ________ his college diploma by using an exoskeleton (外骨骼). The crowd ________ as he went up the steps to the stage. People were greatly inspired by Aldo’s courage and ________.

Aldo never stopped trying to take the next ________ for a bigger goal. He ________ it again! In 2021, wearing his exoskeleton, he walked on his own two feet with Guy’s help to accept his master’s degree in biomedical engineering. He called it one of the unforgettable ________ in his life, and he hopes to use his new degree to expand and develop technologies to help people with special needs like him gain ________. Aldo also wants to ________ others not to stop working toward their goals, no matter how ________ they may seem.

1.

A．climbing

B．running

C．swimming

D．riding

2.

A．surprisingly

B．frequently

C．intentionally

D．seriously

3.

A．learn

B．speak

C．walk

D．watch

4.

A．defeated

B．considered

C．accepted

D．damaged

5.

A．doctor

B．trainer

C．teacher

D．brother

6.

A．go through

B．get over

C．go away

D．get through

7.

A．present

B．receive

C．submit

D．accept

8.

A．celebrated

B．cheered

C．expected

D．shouted

9.

A．determination

B．curiosity

C．confidence

D．consideration

10.

A．note

B．step

C．control

D．interest

11.

A．produced

B．made

C．created

D．changed

12.

A．discoveries

B．challenges

C．achievements

D．moments

13.

A．mobility

B．reality

C．ability

D．possibility

14.

A．afford

B．encourage

C．remind

D．promise

15.

A．unreasonable

B．unwilling

C．unobtainable

D．unnecessary

2 . Rap music has long been the poster child for negativity in society for a number of decades. It has been criticized (批评) in the media and seen by a good number of people as a bad influence on citizens in general. The lyrics might have something to blame in this regard as they often seemingly celebrate violence as well as drugs and alcohol. The reality is that rap music is greatly misunderstood. In spite of the negativity that often surrounds it, however, rap music can have a positive influence on listeners.

One of these positive effects is that it has been used as a great unifier of diverse populations around the world. It started as a subculture among African American communities in America but it is now a phenomenon of global culture. As a matter of fact, it isn't only limited to African American communities, as non black communities make up seventy five percent of the global rap audience. Its infectious rhythms, catchy beats, and relatable lyrics hold universal attraction that goes beyond cultural and language barriers.

Rap has also been vital in promoting social and political awareness among the youth of today. Rap music educates people from different points of views and raises many social issues. Rap is channel (渠道) for people to speak freely about their view on political or social issues and by doing so, it encourages teenagers to become concerned and aware of these issues. A few of them that rap has created awareness in are racial discrimination (歧视), the importance of education and believing in your dreams.

Rap music is entertainment (娱乐) and should not be treated any differently than any other form of entertainment out there. If critics of rap music still believe that rap only sends negative messages, they should listen closer. The bottom line is that all rap music is not degenerate (堕落的) and consideration should be taken when analysing the message that the music is presenting

1. Why is rap music often connected with negativity?

A．It has long been the poster child for negativity.

B．It has shown a bad influence on citizens in general.

C．It seems to celebrate violence as well as drugs and alcohol.

D．It started as a subculture among African American communities.

2. What helps rap music gain great popularity around the globe?

A．Its positive influence on listeners around the world.

B．Its engaging music elements like rhythms, lyrics and beats.

C．Its continuous promotion of social and political awareness.

D．Its African American culture that fascinates non black communities.

3. How does rap encourage teenagers to become more aware of social issues?

A．By making social issues more entertaining.

B．By providing a platform to voice their opinions

C．By stressing the importance of education and dreams.

D．By drawing teenagers’ attention to racial discrimination.

4. What can be inferred about rap music in the last paragraph?

A．Rap music is now unfairly treated.

B．Rap music is suitable for everyone.

C．Rap music is difficult to understand.

D．Rap music is simply for entertainment.

3 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给的段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Be Like Dad

Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.

I was in my study on a cold Sunday in May 2020 when I glanced out the window and saw my dad’s car parked in our driveway. He was walking from my front door to his car, about to leave. Why would he drive all the way to my house, only to turn around and leave? Had the doorbell stopped working? I raced downstairs, opened the door and yelled “Dad! What are you doing?” I shouted.

My dad lives forty minutes away, and I hadn’t seen him since COVID-19 because we were following the health-department guidelines to self-isolate and not leave the house, so it’s strange that he would show up.

He smiled and pointed beside the door, where I could see a bright yellow begonia (秋海棠) plant.

“I know it is Mother’s Day, but... I’m not a mother,” I was puzzled.

My dad smiled. “But I think you should get flowers, too, my dear son.” With that, he winked and drove off.

That evening, I called to thank him and told him how touched I was that he had driven such a long round trip just to leave begonias on my doorstep.

That’s when he let me in on his little secret. It turns out I wasn’t the only receiver of an act of kindness from him. To keep away from the loneliness during epidemic he decided to do acts of kindness to remove the social isolation (隔离，孤立), and it made him so happy to see the smiles on people’s faces.

“But why?” I continued.

It just had started a couple of weeks before, when a friend of his was having a tough day and called him to talk about it. He knew she loved ice cream, so after ringing off, he went straight to the grocery store, bought a huge ice cream, drove to her house and left it on her doorstep. Then he called from the driveway to tell her to look outside.

“She just beamed when she saw it. I don’t think leaving her a million dollars would have made her happier.”

注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数为100左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上的相应位置作答。

After listening to story after story like this, I was inspired.

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4 . Australia Day, on 26 January, is in memory of the day in 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the First Fleet of 11 British ships, arrived at Sydney Cove to mark the birth of the colony (殖民). Every year, many in this nation of 24 million people gather on beaches and around barbeques to celebrate. From boats competitions, camel races, to outdoor concerts, Australians mark a public holiday more popularly treated as a late summer festival than the serious national day its founders intended it to be — a unifying celebration of the good fortune of being Australian and the values that unite the nation: freedom, independence, a fair go, mateship.

However, not all Australians feel the same about the day. Recently there has been much controversy over the correctness of celebrating on this date. Native Australians, in particular, have long referred to this date as "Invasion (入侵) Day" or "National Day of Mourning (哀悼)" in protest of the arrival of the British peoples. They mourn their ancestors who suffered and died during colonization. There has even been a growing push to change the date of the national celebration, a move popular with younger Australians but less so with older generations.

In response to the protests, the Australian government has recognized the traditional owners of the lands on which Australia Day activities take place, in the hope that Australians from all backgrounds come together to celebrate Australia as a multicultural society. "Our desire is that Australia Day is a time for inclusion, as well as an opportunity for greater understanding," one officer from The Australian Department of Communications and the Arts said.

1. What is the original purpose of Australia Day?

A．To observe a late summer festival.

B．To honor the arrival of the British.

C．To celebrate national identity and values.

D．To mourn the natives who suffered during colonization.

2. What does the underlined word “controversy” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Debate.

B．Defence.

C．Faith.

D．Puzzle.

3. What did the British probably do to the native Australians after their arrival?

A．They mourned the suffering of native Australians.

B．They recognized native Australians’ independence.

C．They protested against native Australians’ ownership of the land.

D．They brought loss of life and hardship among native Australians.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．More Australia Day activities will be organized.

B．The date of Australia Day will soon be changed.

C．The protests of changing the date have already been settled.

D．Australia Day should be celebrated with understanding and respect.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入单词的正确形式。

Beijing film festival announces winners of Tiantan awards, and director Long Fei receives the Best Feature Film award for Gold or Shit.

The 14th Beijing International Film Festival was held     1     Friday night, announcing the winners of its top honor, the Tiantan Award, during     2     (it) closing ceremony.

Among the three Chinese films nominated in the final     3     (select), director Long Fei’s Gold or Shit, a comedy describing a down-and-out man’s unwelcomed return to his hometown,     4     (sweep) three awards: Best Feature Film, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Screenplay.

Director Long said,     5     (actual), he had felt stressed before finishing shooting, but now he was greatly     6     (encourage) after receiving such an honor. Huang Jia, the scriptwriter of Gold or Shit, shared     7     interesting behind-the-scenes story, telling the experiences of raising money, being advised to cast non-famous performers, but later being surprised     8     (learn) investors (投资方) had convinced stars Hu Ge and Gao Yuanyuan to play the     9     (lead) characters.

The movie marks actor Hu’s first attempt into comedy after two decades in the acting industry. Hu quoted a line from the film, where a character says “It’s always shining if it’s gold”, to express his excitement about the movie,     10     overcame many obstacles as the script came to life.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the talk aimed at?

A．Children.

B．Teenagers.

C．Adults.

2. What does the speaker say about the programs?

A．They offer courses for beginners only.

B．They provide flexible language lessons.

C．They give online learning materials for free.

3. What kind of teachers are available?

A．Native speakers.

B．Qualified professors.

C．Experienced travelers.

4. What’s the purpose of the talk?

A．To teach communication skills.

B．To promote courses.

C．To discuss a program.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Nina throw snow at Alex?

A．Alex knocked down her snowman.

B．Alex hoped to have a snowball fight.

C．Nina only wanted to play with snow.

2. What will Nina probably do next?

A．Apologize to Alex.

B．Go to the bathroom.

C．Take a good rest.

3. What was Betty invited to do?

A．See a film.

B．Go around Nina’s home.

C．Pay a visit to Alex.

8 . Torsongan Bullik, a 28-year-old athlete, has gone from being an amateur (业余的) cyclist to a professional cross-country skier. In Wenquan county he spent his childhood, when his athletic _______ began to show. In 2009, as a freshman in junior high, he was good at long-distance running and by 2016, he had _______ third in the Xinjiang Wusu International Marathon. His passion for cycling _______ during the Tour of Sayram Lake, which raised his _______ in the sport.

In 2012, his father _______ him a mountain bike worth 5,000 yuan. Torsongan used it frequently and participated in his first competition two years later, despite not having a _______ race due to losing balance on a steep slope.

But he was determined and kept testing his _______, which eventually resulted in winning medals in cycling competitions across all levels in China. On October 18, 2018, he _______ a striking victory by being the first to finish a high-altitude bike race in the Xizang autonomous region.

_______, his endurance (耐力) caught the attention of the national cross-country skiing team, who were _______ new talents for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Joining the team was a(n) _______ moment for Torsongan, yet it came with its own_______. He had to go through strict training during the day and improve his upper-body strength in the gym at night to _______ the team.

Although he didn’t make the final list for the Winter Olympics, he _______ as a technician helping with the operations of the event. Now, Torsongan remains enthusiastic about future competitions. “I will _______ with my efforts. As long as I don’t give up, I still have a chance to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics,” he says.

1.

A．spirit

B．talent

C．strength

D．figure

2.

A．elected

B．scored

C．finished

D．missed

3.

A．reduced

B．grew

C．disappeared

D．promoted

4.

A．interest

B．curiosity

C．emotion

D．awareness

5.

A．awarded

B．lent

C．borrowed

D．gifted

6.

A．successful

B．demanding

C．tough

D．meaningful

7.

A．fitness

B．pains

C．limits

D．confidence

8.

A．celebrated

B．achieved

C．expected

D．announced

9.

A．Frankly

B．Obviously

C．Generally

D．Surprisingly

10.

A．looking for

B．picking up

C．watching over

D．trying out

11.

A．familiar

B．typical

C．alarming

D．significant

12.

A．rewards

B．problems

C．challenges

D．risks

13.

A．keep up with

B．come up with

C．put up with

D．make up with

14.

A．pretended

B．served

C．applied

D．competed

15.

A．survive

B．share

C．continue

D．recover

9 . The 4 Best Museums to Visit in Boston

Boston is a city filled with history, which is one of the reasons it’s a great destination to visit. Exploring Boston’s museum scene will give you a taste for what this New England city is all about. Read on for the best in the city.

MIT Museum

The MIT Museum’s main purpose is to share science and technology research and innovation. There are all sorts of shows with inventions that will spark conversation around a variety of topics related to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). Along with many hands-on experiments in the afternoon.

Hours: 10:00 a. m.-5:00 p. m. Self-guided tour tickets available for students and seniors ($5) and adults($10).

The Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts may be the most popular museum in Boston. Founded in 1870, the museum has grown over the years to now feature nearly 500, 000 works of art. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, along with art classes for those interested in improving their skills.

Hours: Monday-Sunday 10 a. m.-5 p. m.. Tickets: Adults-$25, Students-$23, Children-$10.

The Sports Museum

Located on the 5th and 6th floors of the TD Garden is The Sports Museum. It’s here that you’ll see a half-mile worth of exhibits and learn about the history of all the Boston sports teams and their championship titles over the years. (For more information, you may click here.)

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a. m.-5 p. m. and Sunday 11 a. m.-5 p. m. Tickets (same price for each tour): Kids 6 and under-FREE, Kids 7-18-$10, Adults-$15.

The Museum of Science

One of the most popular museum s in Boston, the Museum of Science has something for everyone with over 500 shows that are both educational and interactive. The museum has a big emphasis on STEM education (science, technology, engineering and math), and you’ll see this brought to life through their exhibits throughout the year.

Hours: Saturday to Thursday 9 a. m.-5 p. m. and Friday 9 a. m.-9 p. m.

Tickets: Kids-$23, Adults -$28, Seniors -$24 for Exhibit Hall. Save $3 per ticket by purchasing Exhibit Hall tickets a day in advance online.

1. Where can a group go if they want to visit a museum with classes?

A．MIT Museum.	B．The Museum of Fine Arts.
C．The Sports Museum.	D．The Museum of Science.

2. What do MIT Museum and The Museum of Science have in common?

A．They open until 9 p. m.	B．They provide discounts online.
C．They offer chances to do experiments.	D．They are concerned with science.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A travel brochure.

B．A research paper.

C．A website page.

D．A course plan.

10 . Over the years, April Fools’ Day has become larger than life. While it may be seen as just a bit of fun, there is more to jokes and humour than may be obvious, begging the question: are the jokes on the 1st of April a good or a bad idea?

Every year, individuals and newspapers present jokes on the 1st of April that may be funny, yet sometimes causing an unexpected upheaval. One radio announcement made in 1949, that a mile-wide swarm of wasps (一群黄蜂) was heading for Auckland, was taken a bit too seriously. The news even came with advice on how to prepare for the incoming insects, resulting in all residents walking outdoors tucking (塞) their trousers into their socks, wearing masks (面罩) as well as setting honey traps outside their doors.

What makes things funny? This is a million-dollar question and one that’s not easily answered. First, it’s influenced by the context, the culture, and personal opinions, meaning that it’s not consistent (一致的) across populations. Besides, if a joke is violating (违反) a norm or rule, it’s more likely to be regarded as funny. Such violations need to be harmless, as they can otherwise be considered unpleasant. In terms of personal experience, serious events may be considered funnier over time, while stubbing (踩) a toe, considered a small violation, would lose its comedic effect over time. Interestingly, people, children, in particular, have been found to be more likely to laugh when they are near others compared to when alone.

Jokes may not seem serious but can actually serve social functions like managing emotions and also be used to deal with matters in work. For example, studies have found that there is a meaningful function of humour in healthcare settings, as it strengthens the connection between medical staffs and patients as well as relieves stressful situations linked to end-of-life care among nursing professionals.

However, it’s suggested that jokes be used cautiously. For example, David Letterman gained reputation (名声) for an interview he had done with Lindsay Lohan in 2013, when the audience had laughed loudly at his repeated questions about her going to receive treatment. However, 8 years later, his comments were seen as offensive (冒犯的). So it’s important to ensure that any violations made are not significant enough to damage your future fame.

1. What does the underlined word “upheaval” probably mean in paragraph 2?

A．Upset.

B．Fun.

C．Annoyance.

D．Popularity.

2. What can we learn about jokes from the passage?

A．People’s opinion of jokes differs.	B．Jokes remain humorous all the time.
C．Jokes can strengthen our connection.	D．Children are more likely to laugh than adults.

3. How does the author mainly share her understanding of jokes with us?

A．By listing figures.	B．By making comparisons.
C．By giving examples.	D．By answering questions.

4. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To tell us the function of jokes.	B．To provide information about jokes.
C．To help make up funny jokes.	D．To propose telling jokes carefully.