1 . 他们过了一夜，然后乘坐长途汽车，向北穿越加拿大的落基山脉，来到贾斯珀。
They spent the night, and then took a coach ________________ through the Canadian Rockies to Jasper.

2 . 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。

Trends popular among the youth such as “China chic” and the growing influence of young consumers have driven the development of hanfu industry in recent years. Among the various     1     (style), the horse face skirt has emerged as the most popular item.

    2    (combine) classical elegance with modern simplicity, the horse face skirt is said to perfectly suit the contemporary culture and lifestyle of young people, making     3     a fashion icon (标志). This trend has gained popularity in Luoyang city, Central China’s Henan province,    4     numerous performers recently showcased these beautiful skirts in their acts, with many visitors alike     5     (dress) in the elegant horse face skirts. In Caoxian county of Shandong province, one of the country’s hanfu production and sales centers, the sales     6     the horse face skirts during last Spring Festival holiday     7     (increase) dozens of times compared to usual volumes. Actually, the skirt has become a very popular     8     (choose) for gifts.

The current popularity of hanfu in the country is believed     9     (indicate) more than a fashion trend; it     10     (represent) a deeper connection to Chinese tradition and cultural identity.

3 . A new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds air pollution may negatively impact standardized test scores. Using data from the North Carolina Education Research Data Center, the researchers tracked 2.8 million public school students in North Carolina from 2001 to 2018 and measured their exposure to PM2.5 found in polluted air. While previous research has shown negative effects on academic performance, it has relied on relatively small or less representative samples. “The biggest strength of this study is that we tracked every student in North Carolina in those years, for the whole time period that they were in the public schools,” said Emma Zang, coauthor of the study.

The study also finds that test scores of ethnic minorities and girls are disproportionately (不成比例地) impacted by PM2.5 levels. “Females and ethnic minorities face sexism and racism,” said Zang. “There are a lot of policies that are not friendly towards them. So, when they’re exposed to the same level of air pollution, they don’t have the resources to lessen the negative influences.” More privileged populations, however, might have more resources that allow them to live in a better environment, such as in houses with air purifiers.

“The level of PM2.5 pollution in the US is relatively low, but students living in areas below the current air quality standard of annual PM2.5 concentration are still negatively impacted by air pollution when it comes to their test scores,” said Zang. “We should aim to strengthen the annual PM2.5 standard to better protect our children.”

Air pollution is known to contribute to disease and death, and it also negatively affects students’ academic performance even at low levels of pollution. The subsequent studies, the researchers said, would involve looking at whether the findings hold true in different areas, and also the reasons behind the ethnic and sexual differences.

1. What’s the greatest advantage of the study?

A．Tracking each student for 18 years.	B．Collecting more comprehensive data.
C．Measuring students’ PM2.5 exposure precisely.	D．Building links between air pollution and test scores.

2. According to Zang, ethnic minorities and girls ________.

A．benefit from current policies on PM2.5 pollution

B．have the lowest test scores due to their identities

C．lack resources to reduce the impact of air pollution

D．suffer from educational inequalities owing to their background

3. What’s Zang doing in paragraph 3?

A．Offering a suggestion.	B．Raising a doubt.
C．Making a comparison.	D．Giving a prediction.

4. What might be the focus of the follow-up studies?

A．Applicability of the findings to other regions.	B．Ways to address racial and sexual differences.
C．Long-term impacts of air pollution on children.	D．Establishment of PM2.5 standard fit for children.

4 . 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。

Kevin woke to the blaring beep of his alarm clock. “Can’t wait for that camping trip,” Kevin thought, filled with excitement. As he was leaving home, his dad grabbed him by the hand and said, “Before you go, just tell me the directions on where you and your friends are going to stay.”

“But dad!” Kevin complained.

“No buts!” Kevin’s dad added.

“Fine.” Kevin told him the directions and left.

The three friends, Kevin, Jay and Nathan, had been planning this adventure for weeks, packing their stuff-tents, snacks, and a map-preparing for a 3-day outdoor exploration. Excitement ran through Kevin as they departed for their campsite. “This trip is going to be awesome, ” Nathan excitedly yelled as they set off. But little did they know that nature had a surprise in store for them.

The first day at the campsite was going great, setting up tents, collecting firewood, and sharing stories. “Man, we nailed these tents, ” Kevin said. “I know it was easy really,” Nathan replied. The friends were happy.

Yet towards night, as the dark clouds gathered overhead, the atmosphere shifted, and a sudden storm erupted with unforgiving anger. Rain poured down from the heavens like a relentless waterfall, transforming the peaceful campsite into a muddy battleground. Worse still, a huge tree was uprooted and crashed down with a deafening crack on their only means of escape - their car. Kevin’s eyes widened in horror as he spotted the damaged wreckage beneath the fallen giant. “Our car!” he screamed over the howling wind, his voice a mix of disbelief and despair. “We’re stuck here,” he declared, his words barely audible against the backdrop of thunder and raindrops. They realized that their plans had been violently spoiled by forces beyond their control. The once quiet campsite now stood as a deserted battlefield, the fallen tree serving as a painful reminder of the unpredictable nature of the world around them.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1: The next day, they found themselves facing the immediate problem of finding water.

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Paragraph 2: On the third night, a distant engine sound broke the terrible stillness.

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5 . Never apply water to a burn from a(n) ___________ (触电) while the victim is still in contact with the electric current. (根据汉语提示完成句子)

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What was the weather like in the south last weekend?

A．Rainy.

B．Dry.

C．Cloudy.

2. Where is there a thunderstorm today?

A．In London.

B．In Manchester.

C．In Leeds.

3. What will the highest temperature be in England this week?

A．21℃.

B．23℃.

C．30℃.

4. What can we learn from the talk?

A．It will be dry in London until Friday.

B．It will rain tomorrow in England.

C．Temperatures will drop this week.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the woman know the gym?

A．From a friend.

B．From a website.

C．From a newspaper.

2. How long is the gym open a day?

A．16 hours.

B．19 hours.

C．24 hours.

3. What service does the gym offer now?

A．Nutritious meals.

B．Free membership fee.

C．Experienced personal trainers.

4. What does the woman decide to do at last?

A．Pay a visit to the gym.

B．Choose a personal trainer.

C．Apply for a membership card.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will happen next Tuesday?

A．The teachers will mark the mid-term tests.

B．The speakers will attend the mid-term tests.

C．The woman will get the result of the mid-term tests.

2. What class does the man intend to attend?

A．Internet technology.

B．Software engineering.

C．American Revolution.

3. How does the man probably feel in the end?

A．Astonished and embarrassed.

B．Sad and hopeless.

C．Disappointed and annoyed.

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

A．A travel agent.

B．A ticket office clerk.

C．The man’s secretary.

2. Why does the woman call Mr. Smith?

A．To remind him of a discount.

B．To arrange a flight schedule.

C．To check his flight time.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下题。
1. What should a public speaker avoid doing according to the woman?

A．Talking too loudly.

B．Speaking too fast.

C．Saying too much.

2. Why should the closing of a speech be carefully planned?

A．It’s usually the most remembered part.

B．It’s the last chance to make your point.

C．It’s as important as the opening words.

3. What does the woman suggest a public speaker do during the speech?

A．Show a good sense of humor.

B．Motivate the audience to act.

C．Meet challenges with courage.