1 . There are many places to see lovely giant pandas in China. But where is the best place for you to go for a special panda trip? What is the best time to go? Here are some recommendations.

If you just want to see giant pandas, we recommend you to go to Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Base. It is the most easily accessible panda base. You can see pandas at different ages. This base is huge but usually crowded.

If you are looking for a deeper panda experience, you can join a panda volunteer program. Giant panda volunteer programs are available in three panda bases: Dujiangyan, Wolong, and Bifengxia. They take about 1 to 3 days or longer. Dujiangyan is the best place for a one-day program. If you want a less-crowded environment, consider Wolong and Bifengxia, though they require 2 or more days. Your work would include weighing and cleaning bamboo, making panda cakes, watching pandas being fed, and cleaning pandas’ enclosures (围场). At the end of the program, you will receive a panda keeper certificate.

Giant pandas don’t go into winter sleep. You can visit them in all four seasons. Spring and autumn are the best times to see pandas when they are most active and temperatures are most comfortable. If you visit between August and November, you will probably see lovely panda babies.

Giant pandas spend almost half their time sleeping. Grown-up giant pandas in captivity (圈养) usually eat twice a day: early in the morning and late in the afternoon. They usually sleep around noon, any time from around 10:00 a. m. to around 2:00 p. m. We recommend you to get to a panda base as early as possible, when it is less crowded and the pandas are at their most active.

1. How can you get your best experience for your panda trip?

A．Visiting it during Chinese holidays.	B．Joining a volunteer program.
C．Taking a private tour in the afternoon.	D．Participating in Dujiangyan’s one-day program.

2. What is included in the volunteer programs at Dujiangyan, Wolong, and Bifengxia bases?

A．Preparing bamboo.	B．Feeding pandas.
C．Cleaning pandas.	D．Witnessing new pandas’ birth.

3. According to the information, which of the following is the best time for panda viewing?

A．Winter and spring.	B．Spring and autumn.
C．Summer and autumn.	D．Any season is suitable.

4. Why is arriving early at the panda base recommended?

A．To record pandas’ daily routine.	B．To receive a panda keeper certificate.
C．To avoid crowds and witness active pandas.	D．To observe feeding sessions and bamboo weighing.

2 . 假定你是李华，每天坚持进行体育运动，是其真正的受益者。请你选择列表中运动可能带来的好处，以Benefits of Taking Regular Exercise为标题写一篇倡议书，给学校广播站投稿。

Taking regular exercise	▲ help to stay energetic all through the day and study or work better
	▲ improve our immune system so as to keep us far away from diseases
	▲ burn up more calories and build up our body
	▲ enable us to relax and sleep well at night
	▲ may occupy much of our spare time and wear us out
	▲ encourage us to get close to nature

注意：
（1）词数80左右（标题和开头已给出，不计入总词数）；
（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
（3）请勿提及与考生相关的真实信息。

Benefits of Taking Regular Exercise

Nowadays, more and more people, especially teenagers, are aware that it is important and necessary to take regular exercise.

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3 . New scientific research has found that attending live sporting events improves levels of well-being and reduces feelings of loneliness. The study used data from 7,209 adults, aged 16—85, living in England who joined in the Taking Part Survey, carried out by the British Government.

The study found that attending sporting events results in higher scores of two major aspects of subjective well-being—life satisfaction and a sense of “life being worthwhile” —as well as lower levels of loneliness.

Nowadays many initiatives (倡议) promote the benefits of physical participation in sport, but the researchers believe that watching live sporting events can also offer an accessible and effective public health tool for improving well-being and reducing loneliness.

Lead author Dr. Helen Keyes said, “Previous research has focused on specific sports or small population samples, such as college students in the United States. Ours is the first study to look at the benefits of attending any sporting event across an adult population, and therefore our findings could be useful for shaping future public health strategies, such as offering reduced ticket prices for certain groups.”

“The live events covered by the survey ranged from free amateur events to Premier League football matches. Therefore, further research needs to be done to see whether these benefits are more noticeable for high level sport.”

“However, we do know that watching live sport of all kinds provides many opportunities for social interaction and this helps to establish group identity and belonging, which in turn reduces loneliness and makes a difference to levels of well-being.”

1. The new research focused on whether attending live sporting events ______.

A．benefits people of different ages	B．results in higher scores of study
C．improves levels of happiness	D．reduces the harm of working alone

2. We know that Dr. Helen Keyes and her team are the first to ______.

A．promote the benefits of physical participation in sport

B．believe watching live sporting events helps reduce pressure

C．offer reduced ticket prices for a certain group of people

D．study how attending sporting events benefits adults

3. What does the underlined word “noticeable” mean in Paragraph 5?

A．Easy to see.

B．Hard to change.

C．Possible to lose.

D．True to believe.

4. What does Dr. Helen Keyes think of their findings?

A．Useless.

B．Helpful.

C．Funny.

D．Tiring.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Last year, I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as an exchange student. I stayed with     1     lovely host family and went to school with their son, Daniel. We were both     2     year ten and we got on well.

The British school day     3     (begin) at 9 a. m. and ends at 4 p. m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student must study English, Maths and the Science     4     (subject): Biology, Chemistry and Physics. They can also choose     5     (study) other subjects, such as History, Art and Business.

The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom with the students     6     (move) around for every lesson. I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging. With the teacher’s help, I made a clock in the Technology classes. I like it so much     7     I still use it as my alarm!

However, learning English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words,     8     (especial) in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very important in the UK, but sometimes I wasn’t able to express     9     (me). Fortunately, my teachers and classmates were always     10     (friend) and helpful. My language skills improved over time.

5 . There is a mountain of great ski opportunities not too far from Boston. Road-trip to one of these fantastic ski mountains this winter.

Blue Hills Ski Area

A ski day trip doesn’t get any easier than the Blue Hills Ski Area. It is the only snow sports facility in the metro area. Skiing and snowboarding are spread over its 60 skiable acres, 90% of which are equipped for snowmaking. The vertical drop is 309 feet and there are four lifts serving the 16 trails, most of which are for advanced skiers. There are lessons for kids and adults to help you get there.

Crochet Mountain Resort

It’s famous for signature “Midnight Madness” events and daily night skiing. It has an 875-foot vertical drop and 23 trails across 75 skiable acres. A great mountain for skiers, half its terrain is graded for intermediates with the rest being split between advanced and beginner terrain.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

It’s the only one of ski resorts to be 100% powered by renewable energy sources. Skiers will find a 1,150-foot vertical drop, 45 trails, 3 terrain parks and 9 lifts across 167 skiable acres. The whole family can take lessons, enjoy dining or buy a ticket and go for a ride on the 3,600-foot Mountain Coaster!

Smugglers’ Notch

Smugglers’ Notch has a 2,564-foot vertical drop, 78 trails, 5 terrain parks and 8 lifts spread across 1,000 skiable acres. Known as a full-service family-oriented resort, it offers plenty to do off mountain like ice skating, arts and crafts workshops and an indoor swimming pool!

1. Which ski resort mainly targets advanced skiers?

A．Blue Hills Ski Area.	B．Crochet Mountain Resort.
C．Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort.	D．Smugglers’ Notch.

2. What’s the highlight of Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort?

A．Its trails.	B．Its location.
C．Its vertical drop.	D．Its green concept.

3. What can skiers do in Smugglers’ Notch?

A．Have a swim.	B．Ski with world champions.
C．Enjoy stone sculptures.	D．Ride a roller coaster.

6 . 下面文章中有3处需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C和D）中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题卡上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

Ways to Cut Your Carbon Footprint

Our carbon footprint, which drives more global warming, is connected with everything we produce, eat and buy. There are dozens of things we can do to reduce it.

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About one-third of all food gets wasted every year. Producing food that won’t be eaten wastes valuable resources, including energy. It also creates a lot of greenhouse gases. If we don’t buy what we don’t need, we could cut our food carbon footprint by 12 percent.

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People who use traditional vehicles can make up the largest part of carbon footprint. That’s why people should walk more, ride bikes or take public transportation. If you use your car, consider an electric vehicle（EV）. Once they hit the roads, EVs don’t emit planet-warming gases.

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Everything we buy also contributes to our carbon footprint. So a key way to lessen the footprint is to buy fewer new things. Shopping for the second-hand goods cuts much pollution. Next best is to extend the life of your products. Recycle wherever you can.

A. Buy less new stuff
B. Reduce food waste
C. Eat plant-based foods
D. Green your travel

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker probably talking to?

A．Teachers.

B．Students.

C．Professional cyclists.

2. What does Mr. Smith usually do on the weekend?

A．He joins in bike races.

B．He gives a science class.

C．He cleans his pink bike.

3. What does the speaker want the listeners to do?

A．Prepare some expensive bikes.

B．Try to become bike racers.

C．Use their bikes more often.

4. What will be organized on Fridays in April?

A．Bike fairs.

B．Bike parties.

C．Bike races.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When was the Hugs Café opened?

A．In 2012.

B．In 2014.

C．In 2015.

2. Why did the man open the restaurant?

A．To help people with special needs.

B．To enrich his life.

C．To make a childhood dream come true.

3. What dop we know about the restaurant?

A．There are three team leaders.

B．There are twenty-three teammates of the man.

C．There are some volunteers as helpers.

4. What is the woman doing ?

A．Hosting a show.

B．Visiting a restaurant.

C．Doing a business survey.

9 . Eleven-year-old Australian girl Tilly Williams has broken a world distance running record, beating other girls who were eight years older than her to run 5,000m in just 17 minutes and 22.7 seconds. The primary schoolgirl beat the previous record by 19 seconds, making her the fastest distance runner under the age of 19 across 60 countries.

Tilly started running just two years ago and has already shot straight to the top. When some of her friends told her about the international record, she decided to give it a go. “Some of my running friends told me about it and I said, wow, it would be crazy if I got that and here I am,” Tilly said.

Tilly has always loved keeping active, alongside her twin brother Henry and little sister Rosie. “I am the kind of person who really enjoys the challenge,” Tilly said. “I really love surfing and I love bike riding and hiking—all different kinds of adventures and sports.” She started running in 2021 when she joined her school’s cross-country team. Since then, she has run two to three times a week with her dad, Mark Williams, or at the Adelaide Harriers Athletics Club. “Everyone is really supportive and it really encourages me,” Tilly said.

Tilly said she has been inspired by runners Caitlin Adams, Tara Palm, and her favourite book character, Roald Dahl’s Matilda. “I could really relate to the main character Matilda because she set herself goals and really had to work hard to achieve them,” she said. Tilly has a dream of competing in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. By the way, Tilly doesn’t follow a strict diet, so her favourite food is still on the menu-her dad’s home-cooked pizza.

1. What is the new world record set by Tilly Williams?

A．17 minutes and 22.7 seconds.	B．17 minutes and 41. 7 seconds.
C．17 minutes and 3.7 seconds.	D．18 minutes and 1.7 seconds.

2. How long has Tilly Williams been running?

A．For two years.

B．For five years.

C．For ten years.

D．For one year.

3. Which of the following is RIGHT according to the third paragraph?

A．Tilly’s family is poor.	B．Tilly’s father is generous.
C．Tilly’s brother and sister love running.	D．Tilly started running in her school team.

4. What can we know from the passage?

A．Tilly Williams’s family supports her.	B．Tilly Williams is outgoing.
C．Tilly Williams is going on diet.	D．Tilly Williams loves writing.

10 . 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Li Shichuan, a young Chinese artist, has gained     1     (recognize) for his wonderful paintings of the lion dance created with marker pens. At the beginning of 2020, Li began sharing his artworks on social media platforms     2     started gaining popularity. Having a fondness for traditional Chinese culture, he decided    3     (use) it as the theme for his artworks. His first traditional cultural-themed piece Awakened Lion gained millions of     4     (view) upon release, providing him    5    the confidence to continue creating new paintings. Over time, Li’s collection of lion-themed artworks has grown,     6     (attract) more attention and exhibition opportunities.

Using strikingly bright colors like blue, red and white, Li makes the traditional lion with its pair of round eyes look     7     (power) , lively and mysterious. Li’s paintings are detailed to the point     8    the lion’s fur is clearly shown.

Today, the lion dance not only     9     (serve) as a form of entertainment but also connects Chinese people worldwide. Wherever there are Chinese communities, there will be the lion dance, symbolizing     10     spirit of self-reliance and perseverance.