1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman tell the man about?

A．A notice.

B．A good story.

C．A gather-together.

2. Why is the meeting held?

A．To check sales.

B．To sell things.

C．To train workers.

3. What will the man do?

A．Find out problems.

B．Offer some advice.

C．Ask for suggestions.

2 . 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。

Kay Day, an 87-year-old UK woman, loves elephants. But Day, who suffers from dementia(痴呆), rarely leaves her nursing home room and hasn’t seen a real elephant for a really long time. Until now.

Day is so fond of elephants that her room is full of elephant photos and toys. She dreamed of seeing an elephant up close again but never thought it would happen. On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Day’s dream became a reality after her nursing home took her on a special trip to the Whipsnade Zoo.

The nursing home collected money to be able to realize Day’s dream. “Day doesn’t join in many activities and tends to spend quite a lot of time alone,” said the nursing home manager. “So when we sat and discussed wishes, we found out she would love to see an elephant. When we found the Elephant Experience at Whipsnade and contacted them, we said we should make her dream come true!”

Day was so excited about going to the zoo that she marked off the days on her elephant-themed calendar. Day’s carers telephoned her family and asked them to come along on the trip to support her on that exciting day.

Since the Whipsnade Zoo is a protection zoo that is working to protect wildlife as well as connect people with nature, the staff runs a lot of programs including various animal experiences and “Be a Keeper” days.

Day often told people around her that she would like to pet and feed the elephants herself as she did many years before. And she said that the elephants’ trunks (象鼻) are her favourite part of the huge animals. “It’s such a wonderful feeling to have an elephant take some food out of your hand, put it in his trunk, curl (卷起) it up and put it in his mouth, ” she told the reporter when she was interviewed.

注意: 1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The day for going to the zoo finally came.

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The moment arrived when Day was able to meet the elephants up close.

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3 . I just had the most beautiful experience with Woolworths in Gladstone Park Shopping Centre. I did an online ______ for my family and went into the store to pick it up. It was ______ for it was my youngest daughter’s second birthday. The young man Adrian was lovely and ______ my order hurriedly. I was happy and ______ with my trolley (购物车) full of groceries and my little kid.

Five to ten minutes later I got four missed ______ from a number in Sydney; clearly it must be a cheat call as I live in Melbourne, I thought. Luckily the online gentleman left a ______ as he knew I would not call back. When I ______ this, I had got home and put my daughter down for her afternoon sleep.

The online gentleman ______ that Gladstone Park Shopping Center was trying to contact me to let me ______ that they left the cold drinks out of my order by chance. I told the gentleman online that I had just put down my kid to sleep and that ______ , I could not return to the ______ to collect my remaining groceries. The online gentleman was so ______ and said he would contact the store and see if they could send them to me for free. I was ______ to hear that.

Half an hour later, the lovely Adrian from Woolworths, who had ______ me earlier, dropped off my order, which totally touched my heart. He even ______ me a box of chocolates to say sorry.

1.

A．trip

B．order

C．challenge

D．experiment

2.

A．common

B．amazing

C．important

D．expensive

3.

A．dealt with

B．made up

C．paid for

D．took away

4.

A．stopped

B．volunteered

C．rested

D．left

5.

A．talks

B．calls

C．replies

D．pictures

6.

A．message

B．response

C．letter

D．gift

7.

A．accepted

B．judged

C．questioned

D．realized

8.

A．argued

B．noticed

C．explained

D．warned

9.

A．remember

B．know

C．admit

D．agree

10.

A．unfortunately

B．interestingly

C．equally

D．secretly

11.

A．company

B．workshop

C．house

D．store

12.

A．responsible

B．encouraging

C．independent

D．confident

13.

A．positive

B．proud

C．excited

D．stressful

14.

A．invited

B．reminded

C．attracted

D．served

15.

A．lent

B．gave

C．sold

D．showed

4 . In a world ruled by hard exercise and complex fitness programs, the simple act of walking is often ignored(忽略).     1     It offers physical and mental benefits that lead to total happiness.

Heart Health and Weight Management

Walking is light heart exercise that helps improve heart health by increasing blood circulation(循环).     2     Besides, regular quick walking supports in weight management by burning calories and improving digestion(消化), making it an excellent choice for those looking to throw away pounds or keep a healthy weight.

Pressure Drop and Clear Mind

Taking a relaxing walk or quick walk has been shown to give off endorphins, the body’s natural ”feel-good” materials. This leads to lower pressure levels, improved feelings, and improved mental health. Walking outdoors in nature or in a peaceful environment can provide a refreshing escape from the daily tasks.     3    

Joint(关节)Health and Free Movement

Unlike active sports, walking is soft on the joints, making it a perfect choice for people of all ages and fitness levels.     4     At the same time, it also raises the ability to move freely and easily. Walking regularly can be particularly beneficial to those recovering from pain or looking to prevent problems with joints.

Social Communication and Connection

    5     Walking clubs, group climbs, or even simple walking with a friend or family member can provide an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and create lasting memories while at the same time bringing the physical benefits.

A．It helps oil joints and make them stronger.

B．It’s a cheap way to lead a healthier lifestyle.

C．So taking a walk can make your mind relaxed and fresh.

D．A quick walk after meals has been shown to benefit the stomach.

E．It cuts down the risk of heart disease and brings down blood pressure.

F．Walking is useful exercise that can easily be turned into a social activity.

G．However, walking remains one of the easiest and most useful forms of exercise.

5 . Kids want to spend their summer vacations having fun in the sun with their friends. Reading may not even be on their list. But if you add a lovely dog, that could make reading a pleasant activity.

Now a new study found that reading to dogs helps to improve reading ability because dogs provide a nonjudgmental and supportive atmosphere(氛围).

Three educators from the college decided to look at new ways to get kids to read more after the Education Ministry expressed concern over a great drop in reading scores in fourth-grade students.

These students had reading difficulties because they did not go through school in person during the last three years. They missed out on reading practice with their peers(同龄人)during the second and third grades.

“We want to find an original way that would encourage students to practice their reading,” Har-Zvi, head of the special-education track and senior lecturer at the college said. “And to create that encouragement, we decided to do experiments with dogs.”

Reading to pets encourages kids to acquire confidence and interest in reading, according to the pet food company Purina. That’s not only because the practice of reading to dogs is used in home-schooling to help the kids acquire reading ability, but also because pets are comforting and nonjudgmental. Einat Artzi, whose daughter took part in the experiment, told Ynet that her daughter Michaela ”has loved dogs from a young age. Her experience of reading to dogs greatly increased her desire to read, and in her opinion, it improved her reading abilities. All in all, the experience of introducing dogs into the classroom made her feel comfortable and safe, and she began to enjoy going to school. Michaela is now considered one of the top readers in her class and has a very rich vocabulary. Thanks to this, we also took in a dog.“

1. What led three educators to try to get kids to read more?

A．Kids’ difficulty in making friends.	B．Teachers’ passive teaching methods.
C．Their worry about students’ health.	D．Concerns of education leaders.

2. What gave the kids confidence in the experiment?

A．The quiet listening of the dogs.	B．The kids’ love for the dogs.
C．The parents’ joining them.	D．The guidance from the teachers.

3. How did the experiment influence Michaela according to her mother?

A．It made her fall in love with dogs.	B．It bettered her reading ability greatly.
C．It improved her relationships with others.	D．It allowed her to take a dog to school.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Dogs Are Good Friends to Kids	B．Kids’ Reading Scores Are Dropping
C．Dogs Help Make Kids Better Readers	D．Kids Studying at Home Brings Problems

6 . 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。

A new chain of coffee shops has sprung up in the city of Wuxi, East China’s Jiangsu province, themed on the ancient Huishan clay figurine (泥人) culture—with a few modern adaptations. The Nanimomo Cafe chain has expanded     1     (rapid) since May last year and now has 11     2     (branch) in operation. The coffee shops display     3     range of figurines and related creative cultural products. In addition     4     drinking coffee, visitors can choose whether     5     (have) a go at making clay sculptures on site.

Huishan clay figurines are made from the black clay found at the foot of Huishan Mountain in Wuxi. They are said to have a     6     (record) history of more than 400 years. And they     7     (list) among the first batch (批) of China’s national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006. In Wuxi dialect, Huishan clay figurines are pronounced nanimomo. The two most famous     8     (tradition) figurines are A Fu and A Xi, meaning “good fortune” and “joy”, and the factory has designed and produced several new figurines, such as Nani and Momo,    9     are more modern and attractive to young consumers. There are also several cute and colorful characters,    10     (carry) different types of food for which Wuxi is famous: spare ribs (排骨), peaches and steamed buns.

7 . One day, Franz Kafka saw a young girl crying in the park_________she had lost her favorite toy bear. She and Kafka_________the toy bear but they didn’t find it. Kafka told her to meet him there the next day.

The next day, they looked again, but_________didn’t find the toy bear. Kafka gave the girl a(n)_________ “written” by the toy bear. It said, “Please don’t cry. I have gone on a _________ to see the world. I’m going to write to you about my adventures.”

When they_________, Kafka read aloud his carefully written letters of the toy bear’s adventures. The girl found them quite_________and laughed a lot. Finally, Kafka_________her a new toy bear. “This doesn’t look like my toy bear,” she said. Kafka handed her another letter. It said, “My trips have_________me.” The girl hugged the new toy bear and took it home with her.

Many years later, the grown-up girl__________a letter in the toy bear by accident. It said, “Everything you love is very likely to be lost, but in the end, love will return in a different way.”

1.

A．although

B．because

C．unless

D．until

2.

A．looked for

B．looked at

C．looked through

D．looked after

3.

A．just

B．even

C．still

D．ever

4.

A．invitation

B．diary

C．novel

D．letter

5.

A．trip

B．place

C．speed

D．sight

6.

A．visited

B．met

C．moved

D．won

7.

A．difficult

B．useful

C．interesting

D．slow

8.

A．gave

B．sold

C．promised

D．lent

9.

A．copied

B．changed

C．missed

D．trained

10.

A．wrote

B．forgot

C．returned

D．found

8 . 近年来，世界多地自然灾害频发，引起了全球对环境保护以及动物保护的思考。假如你是李华，要求你用英文写一封加入动物保护协会的申请信，要点如下表：

姓名	Li Hua	学校／年级	No. 1 Middle School/2
电话	0730-82835988	邮箱	8344506@qq.com
爱好	take photos of the nature
原因	1.enjoy the nature, learn more about the qualities of all kinds of animals 2.want to do something to protect the animals from danger
想法和建议	encourage more people to take part in the activities, advise the government to make laws and build more nature   reserves
空闲	every Sunday

注意：1．词数100左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数;
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Chairman,

I would like to join the Animal Protection Society.

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I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

9 . Chinese fancy knots (中国结), also called Chinese knots, are very important in Chinese culture. They began as a form of traditional art in the Tang and Song Dynasties (朝代) in China, and became popular in the Ming Dynasty. Long ago, they found their way to Japan and other Southeast Asian countries, and were well received there. Now they are regarded as one of the symbols of Chinese culture.

As for the name itself, it is surely meaningful. The Chinese word for “knot”, jie, means “connection”. And the pronunciation of the Chinese word jie is very close to that of ji, “good luck”. As a result, Chinese knots are used as a way to express people’s strong wishes for marvellous things like happiness, love and good luck.

The knots are used widely in everyday life. They come in different sizes. Small ones are connected to jewellery (珠宝), clothes and gifts in order to draw people’s attention, while large ones are used to make a living room or study more beautiful. Whether large or small, they are named after their shapes and usages. For example, Double Coin Knots are called Shuangqian Jie because they are in the shape of two ancient Chinese coins, meaning “good things come in pairs”. Besides, Chinese knots are famous for their bright colors. Different colors have different traditional cultural meanings. Red means good luck and happiness, green means health, and yellow means wealth.

All in all, the famous Chinese fancy knots fully show the Chinese culture. These brightly colored knots with their endless chains (链条) of knots mean that life on earth will continue forever.

1. What did the writer want to express in this passage?

A．Ask people to buy Chinese fancy knots.

B．Introduce a traditional Chinese art form.

C．Teach people how to make a Chinese knot.

D．Describe the usages of Chinese fancy knots.

2. Double Coin Knots are called Shuangqian Jie because of its         .

A．pronunciation

B．size

C．shape and meaning

D．color

3. Which is right according to the passage?

A．The Chinese word for “knot” means “luck”.

B．Chinese knots became popular in the Song Dynasty.

C．All of the Chinese knots have the same sizes and colors.

D．Chinese knots mean that life on earth will continue forever.

4. What is the best title for this passage?

A．Chinese Culture

B．Chinese Knots

C．Chinese Colors

D．Chinese Life

10 . Summer at the Library

Starting Thursday, June 9, the New York Public Library is giving away 500,000 free books to kids and teens in branches this summer! Here are also various books for all book lovers to choose from. Drop by and pick up new books to take home for your children and yourself.

●For Babies & Toddlers（学步的孩童）

Join the Library this summer-and all year round-for story times, free events and programs, activities, and many more. Plus, explore what you can do at home with your Little Learners！

●For Kids

Read, learn, and have fun all summer long with our all-new Make Waves program！Take the summer reading challenge, join us in branches for our "Summer Cruise" programs, and enter our annual summer writing contest.

●For Teens

Make waves this summer by contributing to our brand-new magazine for teens！Plus, join us for Anti-Prom, author talks, arts and crafts（工艺），photography and many more in the branches and online.

●For Adults

From book discussions and author talks to a plant exchange and a citywide dance party, there's something for everyone this summer at the Library! Explore everything the Library has to offer.

What Else Can You Do at the Library?

●Discover oceans of possibility with free events and programs

●Get a free New York Public Library card

●Visit our free exhibitions

Click HERE to learn more details!

1. Who can enter the Library's competition?

A．Authors.

B．Kids.

C．Teens.

D．Adults.

2. What can teens and adults both do at the Library?

A．Attend a dance party.	B．Discuss books online.
C．Exchange ideas with authors	D．Learn to make artworks.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A newspaper.	B．A travel brochure.
C．A magazine.	D．A website.