1 . 根据语境选择适当的短语，并用其适当的形式填空。框中有两个多余的短语。

make a difference to   turn out   keep in mind   by means of   take advantage of sweep away   date back to   make sense   be attracted to   base on

1. Mother often tells us that when we deal with an emergency, the most important thing ________________ is to stay calm.
2. We expect to ________________ the children’s life by sharing our knowledge in different fields.
3. They tried their best to ________________ the chance that their school offered to study hard.
4. I had expected the weather to be better, but it ________________ to be worse.
5. The teacher explained the problem ________________ an example
6. After visiting the city several days, I ________________ its picturesque landscapes and folk customs.
7. A sudden feeling of sorrow ________________ all my anger and I was able to calm down.
8. The old temple, which ________________ the 17th century, needs to be repaired.

2 . 根据句意从方框中选出合适的短语，并用其适当的形式完成句子。

give off; restore... to; wear... out; correspond to; qualify... for; take over; starve to death; tease... about

1. __________ his disability by classmates made Lipson wonder why he couldn’t be blessed with a healthy body.
2. Phytoplankton (浮游植物) live at the ocean surface, where they pull carbon dioxide into the ocean while __________ oxygen.
3. It was not until the new computer virus was removed that the system __________ its normal operation.
4. The children, all of whom had played the whole day long, went back home, absolutely __________.
5. __________ the job, she was confident in her ability to handle the responsibilities that came with it.
6. Considered to be a less dangerous alternative to tobacco, “e-cigarettes” __________ the West in the past few years as more and more people try to kick the habit.
7. The design of the new office space was carefully planned __________ the company’s growth, ensuring that it could accommodate the increasing number of employees.
8. Over 20,000 Somali children across nine districts risk __________ unless the international community continues to provide life-saving aid to them.

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

A．A manager.

B．A secretary.

C．An interviewee.

2. Which line of business is the company in?

A．Clothing.

B．Education.

C．Electronics.

3. How does the woman respond to the man’s lack of work experience?

A．It might be an issue.

B．It won’t be a problem.

C．She needs more information.

4 . 唐人街是美国多元文化重要的组成部分，在这里游客可以体验正宗的中国味。(用where引导的定语从句)(汉译英)
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5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long did Roger Federer’s professional career last?

A．14 years.

B．17 years.

C．24 years.

2. What happened to Federer in the 2017 Australian Open?

A．He got a sudden knee injury.

B．He had a hard-fought victory.

C．He faced a series of losses.

3. Which of the following best describes Federer?

A．Determined.

B．Kind-hearted

C．Humorous.

6 . What is bothering Paul?

A．Choosing economics-related courses.

B．Making his lecture understandable.

C．Deciding on a good lecture title.

7 . 根据语境选择下框中的单词或短语，必要时用正确的形式填空，框中有两个为多余的单词或者短语。

take advantage of        date back to        go through        decorate        target be capable of        be absorbed in        belong to        believe        base... on

1. The musician bravely ______ a one-year medical treatment for the serious disease.
2. You should volunteer. You ______ performing at music festivals.
3. She realized she could ______ her language skills to get a job as a translator.
4. I have been reading a novel ______ real-life events recently.
5. Orange trees make great gifts and you see them many times ______ with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.
6. Increases in bear sightings around human settlements have lead to a ______ that polar bear populations are increasing.
7. The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history ______ Roman times.
8. ______ work, he always forgets all about eating or sleeping.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the aim of the campaign?

A．To remind people of Earth Day.

B．To encourage people to reduce garbage.

C．To warn people of the bad effects of pollution.

2. What will be the task on the second day?

A．Planting trees.

B．Designing posters.

C．Collecting garbage.

3. What does the man expect the teachers to do?

A．Paint paper.

B．Stop driving cars.

C．Decorate classrooms.

4. How does Sara find the man's ideas?

A．Absurd.

B．Hollow.

C．Practical.

9 . Jon Fosse was born on September 29, 1959, Haugesund, Norway. He is an author of novels, plays, poems, children’s books, and essays.     1     He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2023 “for his innovative plays and prose (散文) which give voice to the unsayable.”

Fosse grew up on a rural farm near Strandebarm, Norway. He started writing at age 12 or 13, first composing song lyrics (歌词).     2     Then he started to create poems. In 1979 Fosse graduated from high school and moved to Bergen, where he began working for the newspaper Gula Tidend, Throughout the 1980s he studied at the University of Bergen, receiving an M. A. in comparative literature in 1987.

During the 1980s, Fosse published his first novels, namely Red, Black in 1983 and Stringed Guitar in 1985. Both works feature the simple style of prose.     3     By this time, he had become an instructor at the Academy of Writing in Hordaland.

    4     And he initially refused to write plays when asked. He gave in in 1992, however, when he needed money. He started writing the dialogue for Someone Is Going to Come in 1996 and found it to be surprisingly easy. Many plays quickly followed. It was, however, French director Claude Régy’s 1999 staging of Someone Is Going to Come in Paris that led to Fosse’s breakthrough in Europe.

Following that success, Fosse focused primarily on writing plays. At the turn of the 21st century, productions of his plays included A Summer’s Day and I Am the Wind. The former one is about a woman who anticipates the return of her husband from a trip out on his boat.     5    

A．He later joined a band.

B．Fosse became world famous.

C．Fosse never planned to become a dramatist.

D．He also works as an instructor and a translator.

E．He also released his first collection of poems in 1986.

F．He had to earn money by writing novels after marriage.

G．The latter focuses on two men experiencing an existential crisis in a fishing boat.

10 . Over the past few decades, technology has advanced at an unprecedented rate, revolutionizing industries and shaping new ways of life.     1    

According to the International Telecommunication Union, a key advocate of technological advancement, the rapid growth of technology has significantly improved the quality of life in numerous communities. It cites studies that show the integration of technology into daily lives has led to increased efficiency, more access to information, and even progress in healthcare in numerous regions.     2    

Those who embrace technological progress argue that it creates new opportunities for individuals and businesses alike. For instance, farmers in remote areas can now access real-time market information and weather updates through smartphones, enabling them to make more informed decisions about their crops. Additionally, small businesses can expand their reach globally through online platforms.     3     They argue that while technology may bring benefits to some, it often expands the difference between the technologically informed and the digitally excluded. Studies conducted by organizations like the United Nations Development Programme reveal that many individuals, particularly those in developing regions or with limited resources, lag behind in accessing and utilizing technological advancements.     4    

Furthermore, critics fear that the unchecked growth of technology may have negative impacts on society and the environment. For example, the rise of social media and the internet has led to an increase in cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and the spread of misinformation. Moreover, the overuse of technology may contribute to do-nothing lifestyles and other health issues.

One thing is certain about technological progress — it is an inevitable trend. The rapid pace of innovation and the widespread availability of technology make it impossible to turn back.     5    

A．But how can we take control of technology to our advantage?

B．The question arises: Is technological progress beneficial for all?

C．This digital divide can lead to increased social and economic gaps.

D．However, critics of technological advancement hold a different view.

E．These advancements have been particularly evident in rural and underserved areas.

F．It ensures that the benefits of technological progress are shared equally across society.

G．The challenge now is finding ways to command the power of technology to benefit all.