1 . It was January 2016, when dark clouds hid the day. Jeremy and his girlfriend, Molei Wright, were _________ for a weekend of fun with friends on the slopes in Breckenridge, Colorado. They were two _________ Colorado natives: ambitious and _________, both lovers of books, music, the outdoors. They’d been together for less than a year, but it had taken only a few dates to realise that they could be well _________. As the car began the winding climb toward the destination, the snow came earlier than they’d _________, but Jeremy wasn’t worried. He’d driven this route a thousand times, and he knew exactly what to do. However, a truck _________ them. One minute, Jeremy’s car was _________ smoothly through the falling snow; the next, he found himself pinned to his seat by the wheel and he _________ with pain. To his right he saw Molei, who was injured seriously, without motion and reaction. Jeremy fell into _________.

Henry, an officer on holiday trained in emergency medicine, was driving on the same road not far behind Jeremy and __________ instantly when he saw the wreck. While his wife calmed the trapped and __________ Jeremy, Henry worked __________. Protecting Molei’s head and neck, he carefully pulled her out of the wreckage (残骸) and __________ her chest to bring her heart back to life. Meanwhile, Henry’s wife called the emergency center, and soon an ambulance arrived and rushed Molei to a hospital, where she was treated __________. If it hadn’t been Henry’s professional first aid, Molie couldn’t have made it to hospital alive. It was really a __________.

1.

A．hiking

B．driving

C．flying

D．camping

2.

A．like-minded

B．absent-minded

C．healthy-minded

D．open-minded

3.

A．remarkable

B．cautious

C．experienced

D．active

4.

A．organised

B．mannered

C．trained

D．matched

5.

A．acknowledged

B．investigated

C．expected

D．imagined

6.

A．hit

B．passed

C．blocked

D．approached

7.

A．controlled

B．stopped

C．rolling

D．accelerating

8.

A．jumped

B．turned

C．screamed

D．whistled

9.

A．thought

B．despair

C．silence

D．sleep

10.

A．drove away

B．turned over

C．hid away

D．pulled over

11.

A．determined

B．frightened

C．grateful

D．peaceful

12.

A．impatiently

B．swiftly

C．joyfully

D．effortlessly

13.

A．checked

B．clicked

C．covered

D．pounded

14.

A．in time

B．in turn

C．in vain

D．in place

15.

A．tale

B．record

C．miracle

D．comedy

2 . Live and learn like a college student this summer at Carleton College’s Summer Liberal Arts Institute (SLAI). Beginning on March 15, SLAI is an immersive (沉浸式的) summer learning experience for current 10th and 11th graders to explore liberal arts through rigorous and experiential curriculum. If you are academically curious, excited about learning, and thrive in cooperative work environments, SLAI is the program for you!

At SLAI, you will connect with like-minded peers from all over the nation and world, all while earning college credit and learning from top-ranked Carleton faculty, who are experts in their field. Choose from 6 programs, with topics in: History & Literature, Storytelling, Sociology, STEM, Computer Science and Neuroscience.

Students who attend SLAI come away from the program on April 6 with improved college-level reading, writing, and research skills, an increased knowledge of topics and majors they may want to study in the future, and a general sense of preparedness for college.

During the program, students spend their mornings and afternoons in class, conducting research, and in hands-on labs. Specially, a variety of social activities are available after class every day, from frisbee to beading to makings’ mores. Weekend field trips to attractions in surrounding cities are also included in the program. Past destinations have included amusement parks, museums, or even a day at the lake!

Visit our website to apply today! We have two rounds of application review. The first deadline is on February 5, and the second and final deadline is on March 11, Need-based scholarships are available.

1. How long will SLAI last?

A．About 1 week.

B．About 2 weeks.

C．About 3 weeks.

D．About 4 weeks.

2. What sets SLAI apart from other learning experiences?

A．Participants can have access to hands-on labs.

B．Participants can apply for it online or in person.

C．It enables participants to engage in social activities.

D．It ensures participants to learn with college students.

3. How can SLAT benefit participants?

A．It enhances awareness of preparedness for college.

B．It can improve their college-level listening skills.

C．It helps participants get college scholarships.

D．It offers the topic they are fond of freely.

3 . 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。

I hurriedly made my way through the busy airport, my mind focusing on the adventure that awaited me at my destination. I had been looking forward to this trip for months and had packed everything I needed for my much-anticipated painting trip. Brushes, canvases(画板), and a column of watercolor paints - my most cherished companions on this creative journey - were carefully placed in my carry-on luggage.

As I approached the security checkpoint, a sense of unease began to settle within me. I couldn’t help thinking that I must have forgotten something. I checked my passport and air ticket. Everything was in their place. Suddenly, my heart skipped a beat, and I realized I had forgotten about the strict rules on liquids in carry-on baggage. I felt a sense of panic as the realization dawned upon me - I would have to part ways with my beloved painting supplies.

Unwillingly, I handed over my paints to the stern-faced (面无表情的) security officer, knowing that they were victims of my carelessness. I felt as if my creative spirit and good mood for the trip had been swept away in a gust of wind. I couldn't help complaining to him about how important those paints were to me and how much I had been looking forward to this trip. The officer’s straight face provided no comfort as he informed me that I could collect my items upon my return in a week.

Days passed as I silently counted the minutes until I would be reunited with my artistic companions. On the day of my long-awaited return, my heart fluttered with nervous anticipation. As I exited the airplane and made my way to the baggage claim area, a familiar face caught my eye. Amongst the sea of strangers, a security officer stood, holding a package that resembled my beloved art supplies. My eyes widened in disbelief, my steps quickening with each step. Could it be possible that he had gone through the trouble of saving my cherished materials? As I reached the security officer, he met my gaze (凝视) with an unexpected smile.

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。

With a knowing look, he handed me the package containing my precious tubes of paint.

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I left the airport that day, feeling a great desire to share my story on the Internet.

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4 . 假如你是学生会主席李华，来自爱尔兰友好学校的教师Peter即将结束在你校的文化交流回国，请你代表学生赠送他一幅画作为礼物并附言，内容包括：
1.所赠画的寓意；
2.你的祝愿和期待。
注意:
1.从下列图中仅选一幅;
2.词数80左右;
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

      

The Great Wall                         Eight Steeds                                      Peony Painting       
Dear Peter,
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Yours Faithfully,

Li Hua

5 . 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。

TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) has gained attention worldwide in recent decades, and more than 13,000 foreign students come to China     1     (learn) the ancient form of medicine every year. A report shows that TCM     2     (introduce) to 196 countries and regions, with over 30 TCM centers being established overseas.

Pan Ping, director of the     3     (academy) department at the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, or WFCMS, said “TCM has become     4     (increasing) popular abroad since the first overseas TCM center was built. So far, more than 1 million foreigners have received treatment at such centers.”

Most of the centers are in countries and regions     5     are home to a large number of people of Chinese descent, including some European nations, Southeast Asia and the United States. TCM did not take root     6     these countries in a day. It has spread overseas along with the footprints of Chinese immigrants over the past few centuries and has proved     7     (it). In recent decades, internationalization of TCM has also accelerated.

    8     (illustrate) by the purple cupping circles on the back of US swimmer Michael Phelps during     9     2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this progress was evident. Leading international figures have also reportedly had such treatment,     10     (arouse) strong interest in TCM in the West.

6 . Have you ever considered what it would be like to be unable to smile? I hadn't, up until a few months ago, when I found that I actually couldn’t.

I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy-A relatively unknown condition that paralyses one half of the face. This was quite a shock and depressed me enormously.     1    , the story is not about how tough life is, but how awesome it is when God challenges you in different ways.

Anyway, smiling is a part of everyday life for me. It is my way of greeting people, of laughing, silent communication and consolidation.     2    . Is it the lifting of the sides of a person’s mouth, the twinkling of the eye, or is it something beyond...or should I say behind the physical smile?

    3    , I came up with the conclusion that a genuine smile is not merely characterized by the upturning of the corners of the mouth, but by the actions, words, and thoughts of the smiler. This equipped me with hope and confidence. The reason was that I was aware smiling is not just an outward expression, but an inward lifestyle.

With this in mind, I set to learning how to smile through my actions. There are a few things I had to change, but it is thanks to this challenge God has given me that I have grown closer to him.     4    .

I would really encourage you to smile more often and not just with your face!     5    . For instance, Smile Cards with a chocolate bar/bookmark/bible verse/voucher! Slip it into someone’s hand/school bag and let them experience the true smile.

A．After thinking about this for a while

B．Smiling contributes to a person’s life quality

C．If I had really grasped the meaning of a smile

D．While this was a major bomb dropped on my life

E．A smile can be anything making you or someone else joyful

F．“Losing” half my face motivated me to rethink what a smile is

G．I have become more confident, defeating the depressed un-smilers

7 . When Spanish meets English, new dialects emerge, giving us real-time insight into language evolution, linguists say.

For instance, “Vamos de punches punches punches”, Yamilet Munoz texted her friends in Austin, Texas. It means “let’s go and party”, but it’s not a phrase you’ll find in any dictionary. It’s a remix of Spanish and English words seasoned with an in-joke about punching the air as you dance.

“Our language has always been a very big indicator of our cultural pride,” says Munoz, whose parents migrated from Mexico to San Antonio, Texas, in the 1990s. Around 66% of the city's population identify as Hispanic or Latino/Latina. For Munoz and her friends there is pride in speaking Spanish, but also in mixing the languages into the hybrid known as Spanglish.

The evolution of Spanglish has been documented for decades, with each generation adding its unique twist. Now a growing body of research, as well as the experiences of bilingual(双语的) speakers like Munoz, shows just how deeply English and Spanish are influencing each other in the United States, resulting in hybrid dialects like Spanglish, but also, transforming the underlying languages.

For the past decade, Carter and his colleagues have studied language change in Miami, a city where some 72% identify as Latino or Hispanic and which is strongly shaped by historical migration from Cuba. Their research documents the emergence of a distinct “Miami English” dialect as a result of that Spanish-language heritage.

The Spanish influence has also shown up in ways people may not immediately notice, such as sounds like the “oo” in “boot” being pronounced in a more Spanish-style way in Miami, more like the Spanish “u” vowel, according to separate research by Carter, Lydda Lopez Valdez at the University of Miami and Nandi Sims at Ohio State University.

“This is the work of language change, this is the work of dialect formation, this is how it happens. It happens in things that are really noticeable, like the phrase ‘get down from the car’, but it also happens in really slight ways,” he says.

1. Why is an example introduced in Paragraph 2?

A．To illustrate the language innovation.

B．To explain the advantage of Spanish.

C．To highlight the mix of Spanish and English.

D．To prove the enrichment of English vocabulary.

2. What can be inferred from Munoz and her friends?

A．Spanish and English are interrelating.

B．Mixing two languages is complicated.

C．Languages dominate cultural development.

D．Bilingualists tend to observe their own culture.

3. What does Carter intend to convey?

A．Dialects evolve flexibly and frequently.

B．Spanish possesses more sounds than English.

C．Phrases are changing more slowly than before.

D．Language change is progressive and dynamic.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．How Researchers are Studying Languages.

B．How Modem English is Changing Globally.

C．How a Generation is Reinventing Spanglish.

D．How Spanglish is Influencing American Culture

8 . A new form of real estate is popping up along the beaches of South Africa, which are just big enough to fit a family of African penguins. Their unique selling point: a safe and cool place for penguins to breed (繁殖).

Historically, the penguins dug holes in layers of guano (鸟粪), but in the 19th century, traders started selling guano as fertilizer, leaving the penguins and their eggs increasingly exposed to predators (捕食者) and the burning sun. This has caused African penguin populations to decrease. That’s why conservationists have come to the rescue with the African Penguin Nest Project (APNP), which aims to employ artificial nests to provide penguin parents a safe and shaded place to raise their chicks.

While guano trade petered out by the late 1800s, recreating the layers that accumulated over thousands of years isn’t an option, because seabird populations have declined so much over time and it would take around 600 years to produce one usable guano layer. Hence, the project decided to build artificial nests. At first glance, they look fairly simple--a domed structure made from two molded shells of fabric coated in ceramic slurry (陶瓷浆料),with a small entrance measuring about 20 centimeters wide.

Getting the right temperature and dampness inside the nest was the toughest and most crucial part. The two-layer design and ventilation holes (通风孔) create an air conditioning effect, while the white paint reflects the sun, helping to maintain an interior temperature of less than 35 degrees Celsius.

The project started to use the nests in late 2018.“Within a matter of minutes, penguins were running into them,” says Graham, coordinator of APNP. “That tells you how desperate they are for any opportunity to find a safe place to nest. However, population recovery relies on more than merely giving African penguins a safe place to breed. It’s not simply a case of ‘we give them a nest, the species are saved ‘. There has to be more.”

1. What do we know about artificial nests?

A．They function better than natural nests.

B．They are designed and built scientifically.

C．They are unique attractions of South Africa.

D．They are equipped with mini air-conditioners.

2. What is the goal of APNP?

A．To raise money to preserve penguins.

B．To promote the sale of artificial nests.

C．To help penguins fight against diseases.

D．To provide habitable shelters for penguins.

3. What does the underlined phrase “petered out” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．turned up

B．dried out

C．faded away

D．fell apart

4. Which of the following statements might Graham agree with?

A．Penguins breed more chicks in safer places.

B．Various conservation efforts need be combined.

C．Artificial nests have achieved the desired effect.

D．Artificial nests should be applied to other species.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What has the speaker received from fans?

A．Abuse.

B．Support.

C．Neglect.

2. Why are there so many people’s names mentioned?

A．To prove that the speaker is lucky.

B．To show how many friends the speaker has.

C．To express the speaker's gratitude to them.

3. What does the speaker mean in the end?

A．He feels sad to say goodbye to baseball.

B．Baseball is his whole life.

C．He is still full of hope for the future.

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

A．A student.

B．A reporter.

C．An office worker.

2. When does the woman usually read online news?

A．In the morning.

B．In the afternoon.

C．In the evening.

3. What does the woman think of online news?

A．It's informative.

B．It's accessible.

C．It's changeable.

4. Where does the woman's father prefer to get the news from?

A．The Internet.

B．The TV.

C．The radio.