1 . 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。

In human history, many ancient and splendid civilizations were born and died. China is the only country with uninterrupted human civilization. Chinese civilization was born on both     1    (shore) of the Yellow River in 2800 BC. And the rich land     2     Chinese civilization began is Henan Province.

In the long history of Chinese civilization, we may feel that the unique Chinese characteristics are all around us and all within us,     3    (reflect)in Kungfu to a large extent.

Kungfu or martial arts can only     4    (master)through hard work and practice, which contains rich yet profound Chinese philosophy, whether in curing diseases and improving health,     5     in conquering the enemy and preventing conflict. Kungfu can even have an effect on the daily lives of Kungfu fighters.

All styles or schools of martial art originate from Shaolin Temple. So far, Shaolin Kungfu     6    (become)a window of Chinese culture to the world, which also turns Shaolin Temple into the most     7    (influence) “holy land” of martial arts in the world.

Chinese civilization     8     its thousands of years of history is just like an old man,     9    (remain)tough and intelligent. No matter what happens in the world, he is always standing there with a big smile and     10     inclusive attitude.

2 . How to take a family road trip

Road trips are a great option for vacation because they allow you to see multiple places in one trip and can be customized to what your family wants to do and see.     1     Here are some steps to take before you hit the road.

First, you and your family will want to figure out when you can take a road trip and for how long. You can have everyone sit down with a calendar and decide when you can take time off together. You may find you have a week at the end of the summer or a long weekend in the fall when you’ re free to travel.     2    

    3     Discuss potential destinations and any special factors to consider, like the weather. You could choose a place you’ve always wanted to visit. Just be sure to choose a location that gives you time to get there and back and enjoy your visit.

Then you can map out your road trip. Plug in your current city and final destination into a website or app like Google Maps and start considering good places to stop to sleep at night and what sights you might want to visit along the way.     4     If you put in your route, it will populate a list of interesting things to see on your drive.

Last, have your car stocked with necessities like water, snacks, and first aid supplies in case of an emergency.     5     For example, you can take activity books or travel versions of board games. You can also download an audiobook or music to listen to together.

A．Next you’ll need to decide where to go.

B．Too many clothes or valuables make no sense.

C．A successful road trip also takes some planning.

D．You can really gain a lot from an amazing road trip.

E．Another option is to use a website like roadtrippers. com.

F．You’ll also want to think about what to have with you to stay entertained.

G．Once you’ve determined what can work, have everyone add the trip dates to their schedule.

3 . One day, my 12-year-old daughter participated in a school poetry reading event. All her classmates were invited to write a “lie poem” about how ________ they were and read them aloud. They were supposed to ________ untruths about themselves that made them sound ________ wonderful. As I listened to the poems, I realized that the children were actually ________ the picture of their future. By “lying” to themselves, they were creating a ________ of who they wanted to be in the future.

I couldn’t help admiring the school for ________ the children to dream big in such a special way, even if it might not be the first intention. In fact, most of us are ________ to see the truth of who we could be. My daughter’s school developed an unintended ________ to that difficulty: If it’s hard for you to imagine the ________ in yourself, then you might want to begin by expressing it as a ________, as did the children who wrote the poems.

Think up some stories about who you would like to be. In due course, this ________ exercise would help you build the necessary blueprint for ________ your achievements. Without a picture of your ________ self, you can’t live into that self. So ________ it till you make it. The lie will become the ________ in the end.

1.

A．rich

B．busy

C．great

D．smart

2.

A．point out

B．make up

C．hold back

D．rely on

3.

A．unbelievably

B．unconsciously

C．unacceptably

D．unreasonably

4.

A．exaggerating

B．restoring

C．admiring

D．clarifying

5.

A．sample

B．vision

C．message

D．principle

6.

A．forcing

B．requesting

C．motivating

D．warning

7.

A．unable

B．anxious

C．nervous

D．unwilling

8.

A．excuse

B．balance

C．solution

D．connection

9.

A．interest

B．courage

C．expectation

D．potential

10.

A．fantasy

B．fortune

C．benefit

D．reference

11.

A．healthy

B．creative

C．gentle

D．formal

12.

A．ensuring

B．informing

C．stretching

D．measuring

13.

A．highest

B．biggest

C．happiest

D．bravest

14.

A．stop

B．forget

C．hide

D．pretend

15.

A．dream

B．reality

C．memory

D．nightmare

4 . The tomato leafminer moth originates from Peru and is common throughout South America. However, it has spread through Europe since 2007 and has become one of the largest pests in Mediterranean regions, threatening food supplies. Experts around the world are currently struggling with new ways to battle the moth, but it has developed resistance to pesticides (杀虫剂), leaving farmers helpless to stop the damage. Now a new study from the University of Portsmouth has shown that an answer may lie in the tropical tent-web spider.

Scientists carried out laboratory tests and found that the spiders banded together to form webs which easily caught the flying insects, which they then ate. The tropical tent-web spider operate in large groups and can create giant joined-up webs to capture bugs. Dr. Lena Grinsted, the lead author of the study, said, “Spiders can provide large surface areas of capture webs capable of catching insects in the air. This could potentially lead to a reduction of reliance on chemical pesticides, resulting in less pollution in soils, waterways and food chains in the future.”

Crop damage is also caused by the larvae (幼虫), which directly attack the tomato fruit, making the crop ugly and thus unmarketable. Larvae live inside the leaf until they begin the process of turning into a moth, making them difficult to control. However, scientists expect that by targeting the adult moth population, it will reduce the number of eggs being laid. In addition, the spiders build the biggest webs during the summer months, which will benefit the tomato planting and growing season in May and June.

The researchers said the study will “open doors for the use of group-living spiders to control agricultural pests”, but warned that more work was needed to check the spiders did not change the ecology of regions. Dr. Grinsted added, “Future studies are now needed to investigate whether the spiders may negatively impact crop pollination (授粉) by also catching bees and other key pollinators.”

1. Why is it difficult to get rid of the moth according to Paragraph 1?

A．It is large in size.	B．It is drug-resistant.
C．It spreads too quickly.	D．It threatens food supply.

2. What makes using the spiders to control pests possible?

A．Their ability to weave huge webs.	B．The reduction of pest-control cost.
C．Their importance in the food chain.	D．The pollution of chemical pesticides.

3. How do scientists plan to deal with the larvae?

A．By destroying the eggs.	B．By reducing food supply.
C．By controlling the source.	D．By stopping them hatching.

4. What is a suitable title for the text?

A．Moths: The Biggest Threat to Crops	B．Moths: A Species Difficult to Control
C．Spiders: The Future of Modern Agriculture	D．Spiders: An Eco-friendly Alternative to Drugs

5 . Latest genetic analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair has revealed that the composer had a high genetic risk for liver (肝) disease, which could have contributed to his death. The discovery contradicts the widely-believed suggestion that the composer died from lead poisoning, but does not shed light on how he came to lose his hearing.

Tristan Begg at the University of Cambridge and his colleagues have analysed the DNA of eight locks of hair claimed to come from Beethoven’s head to see if it could explain the composer’s health issues. To make sure the hair actually came from Beethoven, researchers first examined the paperwork for each lock and used DNA analysis to determine the age of the samples. “For DNA samples from the last few centuries, you’ll tend to see the accumulation of damage patterns,” says Begg. “You want to see these patterns consistent with the documented age of the samples.” Then they compared the DNA of the eight locks. The combination of these methods led them to conclude that five of them were from Beethoven.

Examining the DNA data, the researchers found that the composer had a high genetic risk for liver disease. Begg says this risk would be relatively benign for most people, but Beethoven’s reportedly high alcohol consumption would have increased the likelihood that he developed the condition. Begg says this finding, combined with information from examining his dead body, suggests that cirrhosis, a serious liver disease, could have led to Beethoven’s death.

Previous analysis of Beethoven’s hair samples suggested he had lead poisoning, but this study reveals that the earlier work was done on hair from a woman. “This kind of genetic study of a famous individual is fascinating. We hope that by making Beethoven’s genetic data publicly available for researchers, remaining questions about his health and genealogy (家谱) can someday be answered,” Begg said.

1. What did the latest research find about Beethoven?

A．Lead poisoning led to his death.	B．His gene determined his deafness.
C．Too much alcohol ruined his health.	D．He probably died from liver disease.

2. How did researchers ensure the hair came from Beethoven?

A．By combining different DNA samples.	B．By examining and collecting paperwork.
C．By analyzing and comparing genetic data.	D．By documenting consistent damage patterns.

3. What does the underlined word “benign” mean in Paragraph 3?

A．Harmless.

B．Unacceptable.

C．Additional.

D．Significant.

4. What can we learn about genetic analysis from the last paragraph?

A．It may make mistakes sometimes.	B．It can clear up misunderstandings.
C．It needs to be more accessible.	D．It remains to be improved.

6 . Back in 2020: One day, I was scheduling appointments in the office; the next, I broke my leg and had to stay in bed. Over time, I grew sick of video conferencing and TV marathons, and started searching for something new to fill the long and restless days.

A headline on a website caught my eyes: “This Weaving Loom (织布机) Saved Me When All My Previous Hobbies Disappeared.” This was the universe speaking to me. I immediately bought all the things recommended—a small loom, a few colors of threads (线) and a weaving book.

My first weaving looked...not great. I skipped the book and free-styled a pink-and-white cloth to hang on my apartment door. It started off OK; I strung the loom successfully and figured out how to slide the threaded needle over and under the backbone of the cloth.

Then, mistake after mistake, I pulled the thread way too tight, making the sides curve in. There were lots of gaps, where I could see the white threads underneath the colored ones. I couldn’t make the long fringe (穗) at the bottom. In a fit of frustration, I left it a mess.

Humbled by my pride, I opened the weaving book. I learned how to get my edges straight and my ends neat. I figured out how to sew backs onto cloths, stuff them with cotton and make colorful pillows to display on my sofa. Soon I started making some for my families and friends. I even saved up money to buy a 4-by-4-foot loom, where I worked on bigger objects.

I was officially taken with it. Actually, I’ve never been good at anything that requires hand-eye-brain cooperation. But weaving, somehow, feels different. It requires the same steps repeated over again and encourages you to lose yourself in the process. Every time I pick up my loom, my brain quiets down; as my needle slips between threads, I ground myself. I’ve never loved a hobby like this.

1. Why did the author buy a loom?

A．To pass the time.

B．To try out an idea.

C．To escape from work.

D．To replace marathons.

2. What did the author think of her first weaving?

A．Boring.

B．Pleasing.

C．Disappointing.

D．Encouraging.

3. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?

A．The value of the weaving book.	B．The advice for weaving beginners.
C．The attitude towards previous mistakes.	D．The process of growing love for weaving.

4. What does the author seem to love about weaving?

A．It is a means to make a living.	B．It is a craft with calming quality.
C．It is a way to keep traditions alive.	D．It is a practice for human connection.

7 . Want to experience Berlin’s Museum Island? Love to pack as many activities and as much sightseeing as possible into your trip? Then we recommend the Berlin Welcome Card—Berlin’s official tourist ticket, a godsend to your bank account !

Free city guidebook

It comes with a useful guide, a removable map of the city and its main public transport routes. The guide also includes suggested tours and helpful tips as you make your way across the city.

Discounts from many attractions

The Card has over 200 sights and attractions as discount partners with savings up to 50%. With the Card, you get to experience them at a special price. Book tickets for museums, boat trips & guided tours online in advance and secure your desired date and time. When booking, select the tickets marked with the BWC discount.

Free public transport

Berlin is divided into the fare zones A, B and C for which you will need an appropriate travel ticket to use the public transport service (bus & rail). Section A comprises the Berlin inner city up to and including the S-Bahn Ring. Section B is located outside the S-Bahn Ring up to the city limits. Section C is the area around Berlin, including the town of Potsdam, the Sachsenhausen Memorial Site and Berlin’s BER Airport.

The Berlin Welcome Card is available as follows:

Validity 1 adult + 3 children (6—14 years)	Berlin City Center AB	Berlin ABC
48h	€25.00	€30.00
72h	€35.00	€40.00
72h + Museum Island	€53.00	€56.00
4 Days	€43.00	€47.00
5 Days	€48.00	€52.00

1. What is the Berlin Welcome Card?

A．A German bank account.	B．A local travel agency.
C．A budget-friendly ticket.	D．A free city guidebook.

2. What benefits can card holders enjoy?

A．50% discount at Berlin’s highlights.	B．A map and a travel guide with useful tips.
C．Guarantee of availability of tickets and dates.	D．Free travel for up to 3 children under 15 with an adult.

3. How much is the Card if you plan to visit Potsdam and the Museum Island for three days?

A．€40.00.

B．€52.00.

C．€53.00.

D．€56.00.

8 . 从这个意义上说，明日之家已经是今日之家。(汉译英)

9 . 他们的项目陷入了僵局。然而，屠呦呦并不认输。(汉译英)

10 . Personally, I have benefited quite a lot from technological advances. (英译汉)