1 . A flood can develop slowly, over time or rapidly, as in the case of flash floods which can develop in just a few minutes and without signs of rain.

    1     This is the first thing that a person should do. It is unwise to just depend on history to decide whether your area is at risk of flooding.

Create an evacuation plan in case you have to evacuate your home. Pay attention to the safe areas you can go to. Prepare food kits for natural disasters that you can easily take with you if you have to leave your house.     2    

If there is a possibility of a flash flood, leave your home and move to higher ground at once. Do not wait for instructions to move. Evacuation may also cause a shortage in the food supply.     3     To survive, one must depend on food storage.

While evacuating, avoid walking through moving water. Even six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving.     4    

Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon (舍弃) the car and move to higher ground, when water is not moving or not more than a few inches deep.     5     If your car is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay in the car. If the water is rising inside the car, move on to the roof (顶部).

A．They don’t know where to look for shelter.

B．You and the car can be swept away quickly.

C．Use a stick to check the ground in front of you.

D．Be aware if the area you’re at is at risk of a flood.

E．There is no telling when another flood may happen.

F．It would help to store food for emergency situations.

G．During these conditions, hunger becomes a very real problem.

2 . Growing a garden is great fun. Flowers bring color and sweet smells into our lives. Homegrown carrots and tomatoes are delicious. Whether your garden takes up a corner of your yard, or a corner of a windowsill(窗台), it’s easy to be successful by following a few simple guidelines.

    1    Look around your house, yard, or apartment. Think carefully about the space available, as well as the time and effort you want to devote to your project.

    2    They are in need of care as well. If you are planting a garden in a corner of your yard, choose a spot that gets lots of morning sun. If you live in an apartment, you might decide to place your container garden on a sunny spot on your patio (露台) or windowsill.

Once you have determined the size of your garden, you are ready to choose what to plant.

    3    When choosing plants, consider the size and location of your garden and how much sun it will get. Sunflowers need lots of room and sunlight.    4    If you are not sure what to plant, look for books about gardens at the library.

After you have decided on your favorite flowers or vegetables, the next step is to make a budget. Make a list of everything you will need, including seeds, soil, containers, and tools.

When everything is ready, it is time to plant!    5    Plants usually come with a tag which includes instructions on care. Water constantly to keep young plants and seeds slightly wet, especially if you live in a hot climate. If you plan carefully, choose the right plants, and take good care of them, you are sure to have a garden everyone will enjoy.

A．Plants can’t live without water.

B．Other plants do well in the shade.

C．Plants need soil, sunshine, and water.

D．There are different kinds of pots to choose from.

E．Decide whether you want flowers, vegetables, or both.

F．To begin, determine what size garden works best for you.

G．When using packaged seeds, follow the directions on the package.

3 . A team of scientists led by Ken Paller, a neuroscientist at Northwestern University, think they may have found a way to communicate with dreamers.

Dr Paller’s starting point was the fact that lucid dreams — in which sleepers are aware they are dreaming — seem to be linked to only one kind of sleep, known as “rapid eye movement” (REM) sleep. During REM sleep, brain activity looks similar to that seen during waking hours. Past research has shown that it is possible for people to be influenced by events taking place in the outside world during REM sleep. So Dr Paller thought that it might be possible to reach out to people in such states and to get answers back.

Dr Paller and his colleagues gathered 35 volunteers. All were trained to be mindful of their mental state and to analyze whether they thought they were awake or in a dream. They were also trained to make distinct left/right eye movements to suggest they were aware they were dreaming and in response to questions. They practiced interpreting numbers displayed as flashes of light, taps on their arm, or even as spoken words. Thus prepared, the volunteers were wired up with electrodes (电极) and sent back to sleep. Once it was clear that contact had been made, the researchers asked their questions and waited for answers.

Interviewed when awake, the participants reported that the questions had been encompassed in their dreams. One said an audio question was heard through a car radio; another said that flashes of light sent by the researchers appeared as a flickering light. One of the numerical questions even appeared as the street number of a house.

The method often did not work. Participants signaled that they were engaged in lucid dreaming in just 26% of the sessions. Of that group, 47% answered at least one question put to them correctly. But Dr Paller and his colleagues say their findings may help researchers cast some light on what dreams are for, and how they work.

1. What can we learn about Dr Paller’s research from paragraph 2?

A．Its effects.	B．Its research process.
C．Its theoretical basis.	D．Its research methods.

2. What were the volunteers trained to do in the experiments?

A．Report on their dream content.

B．Remember the different dream states.

C．Understand certain elements of the dream.

D．Communicate their answers through eye movements.

3. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “encompassed” in paragraph 4?

A．Raised.

B．Ignored.

C．Included.

D．Interpreted.

4. What do Dr Paller and his colleagues think of their findings?

A．They are unreliable in some way.

B．They could contribute a lot to dream research.

C．They’ll raise the public’s awareness of dreams.

D．They may give researchers new insights into dreaming.

4 . Norwegian playwright and author Jon Fosse has just been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his “innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable”. The author was announced as the winner in a ceremony at the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday (5 October), which was also livestreamed on the Internet.

The Swedish Academy credits Fosse as “one of the most widely performed playwrights in the world”, although the 64-year-old originally made his name as a novelist, beginning with Red Black in 1983. He has since written many works of prose and poetry. “His works, covering a variety of genres (体裁), comprises about 40 plays and a wealth of novels, poetry collections, children’s books and translations,” said Olsson, chairman of the Nobel Committee for Literature.   

Fosse draws inspiration from his rural living environment and personal struggles, which have deeply influenced his unique writing style. Growing up in a small seaside village, Fosse was lost in the beauty of nature and the vastness of the sea, which filled him with a sense of solitude and introspection (内省) that is reflected in his works. Fosse’s writing discussed themes of loneliness, longing, and the search for meaning in life. Additionally, his battles with depression have enabled him to explore the depths of human emotions and despair.

Fosse is the first-ever winner writing in Nynorsk, one of the two official languages of Norwegian, but only used by just 10% of the population. As the Guardian writes, “Many Nynorsk speakers see Fosse ‘as a kind of national hero’ for his defending the language.” Fosse’s recognition on a global stage promotes the visibility and importance of Nynorsk as a written standard. It will attract more attention to Nynorsk literature, inspire and encourage Nynorsk speakers to continue preserving and promoting their linguistic (语言的) heritage.

1. How was the information about Jon Fosse winning the Nobel Prize publicized?

A．By sending personal invitations.

B．Only by means of online livestream.

C．Through a traditional ceremony and online.

D．Through an official Nobel Foundation newsletter.

2. What do we know about Jon Fosse from paragraph 2?

A．His most popular work is the play Red, Black.

B．He accomplished various genres of literature works.

C．Many famous plays are the inspiration for his writing.

D．His language skills earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature.

3. What is suggested about Jon Fosse’s approach to writing?

A．He follows mainstream trends in literature.

B．He only focuses on traditional Norwegian stories.

C．He draws heavily from other Nobel Prize winners.

D．He combines his background with artistic technique.

4. What contribution of Jon Fosse is mentioned in the last paragraph?

A．He explains the importance of linguistic diversity.

B．He has improved the international status of Norway.

C．He promotes the development and preservation of Nynorsk.

D．He shapes the basic writing standard of Norwegian literature.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the tour start?

A．From Germany.

B．From Amsterdam.

C．From Switzerland.

2. What special attraction does the speaker recommend?

A．The art museums.

B．The Eiffel Tower.

C．The Montparnasse Tower.

3. Why does the speaker like Line 63?

A．It offers good views.

B．It covers more territory.

C．It’s the cheapest travel means.

4. What does the speaker say about the subway system in Paris?

A．It is easy to get lost.

B．It offers free coffee.

C．It is excellent.

6 . 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．Designing posters.

B．Planting trees.

C．Collecting garbage.

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

A．Stop driving cars.

B．Paint paper.

C．Decorate classrooms.

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

A．Wonderful.

B．Confusing.

C．Strange.

7 . It seems that we just can’t get enough of roller coasters. Today we look at some top amusement parks and the roller coasters which have helped make them famous.

Holiday World

It is a family park that resists the exciting atmosphere of its competitors and instead offers a more relaxing and friendly experience. Rare in that it is privately owned and it has many features other parks can’t match. There is lots of entertainment for youngsters, and the park’s family-friendly policy offers free entry to the water park, reasonable food prices and unlimited soft drinks free of charge.

Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce, one of America’s more traditional parks, is a rare find indeed. As the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the US, it has been a popular family spot since 1846. Like many old-time parks, it witnessed the danger of being closed. Luckily, in 1977, a well-known company gave its revival with new rides appealing to many new fans.

Knott’s Berry Farm

As one of America’s favourite theme parks, Knott’s has something for everyone. For those seeking a breathtaking rush, try the roller coaster, GhostRider or the Xcelerator. GhostRider is the single largest attraction in amusement park history and one of the longest and tallest wooden roller coasters in the world. If you are after something less exciting, go visit the heart of Knott’s, Ghost Town, for a glance of life in the Wild West of the 1880s. With its cowboys, steam trains and historic buildings-many transported from mining towns-Ghost Town will let you relive a piece of the past.

Islands of Adventure

In the style of Walt Disney World, Islands of Adventure is divided into themed “lands”. Unlike the sugar-coated Magic Kingdom, however, IOA features attractions promising to set the heart racing. While the Spiderman is fantastic, you haven’t truly lived until you’ve experienced The Incredible Hulk’s wild and unique uphill launch. The effect is like being trapped inside an airplane that’s flying out of control.

1. What is special about Holiday World?

A．It provides free food.	B．It owns the latest ride technology.
C．It belongs to an individual.	D．It creates the exciting atmosphere.

2. Which park takes visitors back to earlier times?

A．Holiday World.	B．Lake Compounce.
C．Knott’s Berry Farm.	D．Islands of Adventure.

3. Why does Islands of Adventure differ from Magic Kingdom?

A．It is divided into different lands.	B．It plays many famous movies.
C．It has more visitors waiting in line.	D．It provides a very exciting experience.

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10 . If someone asked whether you like the arts, you’d probably say you do—at least in theory. According to a survey, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say the arts “lift me up beyond everyday experiences.” However, only 30 percent attended a concert of any type in 2017; 23 percent went to an art museum. Fewer than half actively created art of any kind.

The mismatch can boil down to the fact that we are weighed down by our day-to-day responsibilities, leaving our schedule packed. Maybe you like to play a little background music while you work or do the chores, but even before the pandemic, most of us rarely, if ever, saw a live performance, let alone visited a gallery or watched a play.

Too often, we let the dull reality of life get in the way of the arts. But this is a mistake. The arts are the opposite of an escape from reality; they might just be the most realistic glimpse we ever get into the nature and meaning of life. If you make time for consuming and producing art—the same way you make time for work and exercise and family commitments—I assure you that you’ll find your life getting fuller and happier. Think of a time when you heard a piece of music and wanted to cry. Or maybe your dizziness as you emerged from a narrow side street in an unfamiliar city and found yourself in a beautiful town square as if in a fantasy. They probably stimulated a sudden awakening, much like the shock from a lungful of pure oxygen after breathing in smoggy air.

If you are among the people who feel that art is pure pleasure to experience and participate in, you might see it as a luxury item, while a preferable attitude is to treat art less like a distracting pleasure, and more like exercise or sleep, a necessity. Then draw up a schedule of your art exposure journey, and gradually weave art into your everyday life.

1. What prevents people from enjoying the arts?

A．Shortage of time.	B．Avoidance of duty.
C．Lack of interest.	D．Art space inaccessibility.

2. What can we learn about the role of art according to the passage?

A．It explores mysteries of life.	B．It sparks emotional responses.
C．It enhances physical well-being.	D．It offers a getaway from daily life.

3. What will be talked about next in the passage?

A．Ways to integrate art into routine.	B．Barriers to combine art and life.
C．Forms of distracting pleasures.	D．Benefits of engaging with art.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．Art Journey: Refreshing Soul

B．Art Pursuit: Transforming Dull into Full

C．Embracing Art: From Luxury to Necessity

D．Connecting with Art: From Reality to Fantasy