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。

The first step of ice     1     (fish) is getting the net, which is usually over two kilometers long, ready to put under the ice. Then the workers will put the net down at a     2     (choose) spot, and take it up in the distance of the vast lake.

    3     this is actually achieved is an interesting process. First up, a series of holes are drilled into the ice of about a meter and a half thick. They drill a hole every 50 meters or so and they’ll keep doing that until they’ve drilled the holes the entire way around a circle with a diameter (直径) of two kilometers. Meanwhile, another team gets to work,     4     (extend) the main hole using a     5     (tradition) ice pick. Eventually, a long piece of bamboo will     6     (employ) to thread the rope of the net into the next hole they have drilled 50 meters away. And these guys will continue like that around the entire outside of the circle until the rope     7     (reach) the other side of the circle two kilometers away. At the same time, back at the mother hole, the net is being lowered slowly     8     surely, meter by meter until it’s     9     (complete) submerged under the ice. In the distance, the diggers have reached the other side of the circle and are now working on digging the hole that the net will eventually come out     10    .

2 . When he flagged me down, I thought he was an elder collecting a “customs fee”, the few dollars it costs to use village roads that lead to many of Samoa’s sights. He’d been sitting lazily in a greying roadside shack (棚子) built for such occasions. Normally I wouldn’t pick up a free rider. But I tried to live out a dream.

I’d wanted to go to Pulemelei Mound since I’d heard it mentioned in an archaeology class years ago. The “mound” is actually a pyramid 40 feet high and roughly 200 feet across at its base. So, I asked, “Do you know how to get to Pulemelei Mound?”

“Mmm,” he said, raising his eyebrows in the classic Polynesian gesture for “yes”. “I need to pick up my car at the mechanic but no hurry, I’ll take you there first if you want.”

You’d think that a giant pyramid would be a major sight, or at least something many people had heard of, but it isn’t. My accidental friend’s raise of the eyebrows was the most promising prospect I’d had in a week.

We drove along the road in silence for a few minutes. Then my new friend broke the silence and, meanwhile, my hopes. “I’ve never been to Pulemelei,” he said. “I’ve lived here but I never thought of going.” My heart sank. But we pressed on, crossing a stream, walking through waist-high grass, and then another mile of hot walk until we found a sign. There, barely visible, were the words: “Pulemelei Mound 150m”. The sign marked a dark tunnel of jungle. Then the path opened to rays of sunshine. We climbed. And then, magic. We were standing on top of a Polynesian pyramid.

Just then, my friend, obviously awed by what he saw, turned toward me, and placed his big Samoan hands on my shoulders. In the most natural way, he bent down and kissed me gently on the cheek.

“Thank you,” he said.

1. What’s the purpose of the Samoan man flagging me down?

A．To thumb a ride.	B．To ask for directions.
C．To collect a customs fee.	D．To warn of a road accident.

2. Which of the following words can best describe the author?

A．Informed but rigid.	B．Hesitant but agreeable.
C．Skeptical and reserved.	D．Curious and adventurous.

3. Why did the Samoan man thank the author in the end?

A．He had lived out his dream.	B．He was taken to the mechanic.
C．He enjoyed the author’s company.	D．He experienced the thrill of discovery.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．A Polynesian village.	B．A famous Samoan sight.
C．A chance encounter.	D．An elder protecting local roads.

3 . When the Uzbek girl Dilsora firstly met what seemed more like a Western-style dragon than a Chinese one, a beast to run away from her rather than a friend to be respected, she was at a loss about it. “Before college, I caught an interview on TV featuring an Uzbek student studying in China, she tweeted. However, I didn’t have the slightest idea that this language would be my future major in college. Then, when I started studying it at college, oh, jeez …pretty challenging! ” Nevertheless, as with a dragon story, there is a twist in the tail, and Dilsora’s despair gave way to nobler principles. “Give up? Nope! Instead, I pressed on with Chinese. ” she added with a giggle, “My mother also encouraged me all the way! ”

Gradually, her feelings toward Chinese changed in the second year of college after Dilsora got a scholarship to study at Northeast Normal University in Changchun for a year, which proved a big turn on the pages of her fulfilling life.

“The first time I came to China, amazingly engaging were the locals, by whom I was totally fascinated. In spite of myself, I fell in love with Chinese culture. ” Since then she has got master's and doctoral degrees, becoming a college teacher in Beijing, teaching Uzbek to Chinese students. In her spare time, being an all-nighter, she often loses herself in Chinese masterpieces. Two years later, on Instagram, she even set up a Chinese Reading Club to attract more to read.

“Although I am ordinary, ” just as she, now the boss of the Reading Club, matter-of-factly put it, “since I’ve come this far, I am to come further. Harvesting the best outcome is my lasting dream. ” Those primary schoolers hearing the tale of Dilsora devoting so much to Chinese learning might be several times more likely to learn Chinese hard than those who didn’t, as Jimu news staff predicted.

Besides, Dilsora has answered another calling: translating books by Chinese president into Uzbek. She said the leader’s foresight has impressed her greatly.

1. What does the underlined words “a twist in the tail” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A．The turning point of a story.	B．The turning movement of a dragon’s tail.
C．The highest point of a story.	D．The dancing movement of a dragon’s tail.

2. How did Dilsora feel when she started to study Chinese?

A．Defeated but determined.	B．Relieved but regretful.
C．Excited but challenged.	D．Exhausted but content.

3. What message does the story of Dilsora mainly convey?

A．Mother’s love is endless.

B．While in Roman, do as the Romans do.

C．Nothing is difficult for those who will try.

D．East or west, home is the best.

4. What might be talked about next following the last paragraph?

A．Dilsora’s personal dream.	B．Dilsora’s family background.
C．Chinese leaders’ works.	D．Chinese leaders’ hobbies.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适合的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.

Oh , Jia Ling,    1     nice a girl! Despite the trouble in life, she has captured the hearts of many with her warm personality.

YOLO(You Only Live Once), directed by Jia, hit the screen on the first day of the lunar Loong year , raising audience's     2     (aware) of strength and bravery. Jia is a girl withdrawn from society in the movie , but this changes when something magic happens , she meets a boxing coach (played by Lei Jiayin). Finally,     3     his help, she gets her life back on track.

The story behind YOLO is that Jia stepped away from the public while filming it, and along with rumors that the actress lost 110 pounds,    4     is unbelievable!

It was not until she finished the movie     5     Jia shared a personal message on Tiktok , admitting it. Not long ago, some die-hard fans interviewed     6     (agree) that Jia Ling is second to none in her willpower.

YOLO is an interesting movie about how people find and learn to love     7     (they). "There is a past me and a new me in the movie. I hope you like them both. With so many fans     8     (support) me, I will do all I can     9     (overcome) the hardships in life. Even in the hardest time, there is     10     (definite) a light at the end of the tunnel."

5 . It came as a surprise for me to discover a passion for ballet 15 years after I initially started training. I was _________ at the passion since I can’t point out what led to my _________ to start classes—a desire to get out of the house, a need to _________ my body again, but I can see who helped me spark a(n)_________ for the art. It was a group of adults that I ended up taking classes with.

_________ the amazing studio again unearthed out-of-blue feelings. My body felt sort of _________ and uncertain out of nowhere. I fell out of turns, dizzy with movement. Nope! I wasn't flexible to _________ moves that used to be second nature._________, I had to stop to desire for breath after each combination in the center. Mostly, I felt _________ at my body for what it could no longer do. But I didn't ____________ my mates would give me a hand, who cheered me on when I was not brave. In turn, I would give ____________ on moves that they were struggling with Miguel, our teacher treated us so patiently that she never ____________ us with a long face.

All in all, I was ____________ to have such a kind teacher and many helpful friends.____________, I regained the passion for ballet and the ballet classes helped me recovered confidence . I will always ____________ what they did for me!

1.

A．amazed

B．angry

C．shocked

D．mad

2.

A．decision

B．imagination

C．creation

D．communication

3.

A．donate

B．move

C．treat

D．heal

4.

A．fire

B．addiction

C．light

D．love

5.

A．Serving for

B．Applying for

C．Setting up

D．Stepping into

6.

A．sad

B．foreign

C．upset

D．distant

7.

A．change

B．complete

C．learn

D．design

8.

A．Besides

B．Therefore

C．However

D．Instead

9.

A．scared

B．ashamed

C．bored

D．confused

10.

A．imagine

B．hope

C．assume

D．expect

11.

A．advice

B．information

C．order

D．approval

12.

A．hit

B．attacked

C．lectured

D．welcomed

13.

A．grateful

B．eager

C．determined

D．anxious

14.

A．Probably

B．Certainly

C．Constantly

D．Actually

15.

A．accept

B．appreciate

C．support

D．forget

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man call the woman?

A．To submit John’s paper.

B．To explain John’s illness.

C．To seek help for his project.

2. What does the man have to do in the afternoon?

A．Take a history class.

B．Meet the secretary.

C．Have a meeting.

3. What do we know about Edgar?

A．He’s sensible.

B．He’s energetic.

C．He’s considerate.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who are the target listeners?

A．Parents.

B．Children.

C．Athletes.

2. What will the money be mainly used for?

A．Restoring the school library.

B．Building a swimming pool.

C．Sponsoring medical research.

3. Which sport is the least popular?

A．Volleyball.

B．Long jump.

C．High jump.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Frank come to the center?

A．To visit a show.

B．To hold an exhibition.

C．To advertise his design.

2. Where might Frank have grown up?

A．In Liverpool.

B．In Edinburgh.

C．In Glasgow.

3. Why did Frank go to America?

A．To go sightseeing.

B．To get a degree.

C．To find his interest.

4. Who inspired Frank to make pots?

A．His wife.

B．His mother.

C．His father-in-law.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did Sophia improve her speaking skills?

A．She often talked with native students.

B．She learned at an international school.

C．She traveled to English-speaking countries.

2. What does Sophia practice on ELLO?

A．Listening.

B．Grammar.

C．Vocabulary.

3. What mostly affected the man’s major choice?

A．His interest.

B．His sister’s influence.

C．His teacher’s encouragement.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Lily say about getting better at windsurfing?

A．It varies from person to person.

B．It takes less time than expected.

C．It depends on the equipment.

2. What helped Lily learn windsurfing quickly?

A．Practicing on her own.

B．Learning from her friend.

C．Taking some courses.

3. What does Lily enjoy most about windsurfing (帆板运动)?

A．Mastering new techniques.

B．Forgetting daily worries.

C．Improving her fitness.

4. What is Lily trying to do in the future?

A．Develop a new hobby.

B．Become a windsurfing instructor.

C．Take part in windsurfing competitions.