1 . One morning, as I was walking along a busy road, I saw an old lady, standing anxiously close to the traffic. Realizing the danger, I felt a sense of _________ to remind her not to stand so close to the _________ traffic rushing by. When I reached the _________ where the old lady was standing, I noticed that she was trying to get attention of _________ who were too busy to take note of her. She explained she had _________ her house key in the middle of the road. Although I knew I was getting late, I _________ to help her.

The road was filled with people, cars and school buses. It was a(n) _________ time of day to cross a road without a traffic light. I took a deep breath, and carefully _________ the road. Just then a school bus _________ and stopped right in front of the key. All the __________ behind it came to a sudden stop to avoid hurting me. __________, I picked up the key and returned to the old lady. She thanked me heartily, but I felt __________ due to the angry shouts from the drivers.

While I was proud of choosing to help, I __________ that my decision was not wise as I failed to consider my own __________ and caused trouble for others. I __________ if there could have been a better way to solve the old lady’s problem.

1.

A．loss

B．responsibility

C．adventure

D．achievement

2.

A．crowded

B．amazing

C．monitored

D．increasing

3.

A．stop

B．destination

C．position

D．station

4.

A．survivors

B．workers

C．passers-by

D．organizers

5.

A．thrown

B．dropped

C．buried

D．forgotten

6.

A．applied

B．refused

C．pretended

D．attempted

7.

A．unsuitable

B．illegal

C．dishonest

D．informal

8.

A．stepped onto

B．jumped onto

C．fell into

D．looked into

9.

A．disappeared

B．waited

C．left

D．approached

10.

A．cars

B．bikes

C．trucks

D．motorcycles

11.

A．Obviously

B．Actually

C．Additionally

D．Immediately

12.

A．confident

B．surprised

C．satisfied

D．awkward

13.

A．predicted

B．realized

C．believed

D．insisted

14.

A．family

B．business

C．safety

D．ability

15.

A．notice

B．mention

C．wonder

D．fear

2 . 根据所给10个英语单句的意思，从所给的15个词汇中挑选出10个合适的词或短语分别给每个句子填空。

committee       concentrate on       emperor          donated               pretend appreciate       bury                    in harmony       suffering from       strength falling apart     accommodation     recommended   schedule            extremely

1. The guy next to me tried to talk to me the whole time so I couldn’t ______ the experiment.
2. My adviser ______ that I should sign up for advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it.
3. Finding time for both studies and extra-curricular activities is a big challenge, so I need to make a workable ______.
4. Oh, good idea! Jiuzhaigou is an ______ beautiful place.
5. From there you will spend one day traveling by boat to your ______ in the middle of the forest.
6. The team that Lang Ping had built was ______.
7. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to ______the dead.
8. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to ______ China’s culture and history through this amazing language.
9. A ______ was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics.
10. Only when we learn to exist ______ with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.

3 . One day, you might be ordering your favorite pizza from a robot.Researchers at a university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are working on creating a pizza-making robot.

“Robots are basically preprogrammed to repeat the same actions over and over,” says David Held, a robot expert from Carnegie Mellon University, and one of the members of a pizza-making team．But making pizza has challenges.For instance, the flour (面粉) will become squishy when meeting water, with a shape that can change in many ways.Also, pizza-making requires many steps—such as rolling and cutting—and several tools, including a rolling, a knife and so on.In what order should the steps be done? Which tools should be picked, and when? “If you need to do a cooking task, there are several levels that you have to reason about,” Held says.Once people get the hang of it, “We don’t even need to think about exactly how we’re doing it- it sort of just happens.But robots can’t really “understand what to do on their own”.

To start, the team used a computer to consider how a robot could lift, fatten, gather, move and cut dough (生面团).The method has two levels of robotic reasoning: one that thinks how it should approach the overall task, and the other that thinks how it should move its “hands” to perform each action．The result was better than with the usual programming techniques.“We got a little bit closer to the right shape than the former methods,” Held says．“‘But there’s still a lot of room for improvement.”

For now, people will continue to make pizza the old-fashioned way: with their own hands.Sill, a pizza-making robot is a good goal.And if a robot could deal with dough, it could also work with other objects that can change shapes.“You can imagine robots helping in hospitals, or robots that clean up toys in day cares,” Held says.“The general goal is to eventually have robots that can help with whatever the task may be.”

1. What does the underlined word “squishy” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Soft.

B．Dirty.

C．Plain.

D．Precious.

2. What is a challenge for pizza-making robots?

A．Separating flour from water.

B．Doing all the steps in order.

C．Using several tools at once.

D．Repeating the same actions.

3. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．Methods of moving a pizza.

B．Problems with pizza making.

C．Improvements to the pizza robot.

D．Suggestions on how to make pizza.

4. What does Held say about the development of robots in the future?

A．They will help humans in different fields.

B．They will replace humans to do all the work.

C．They will do better than humans in day cares.

D．They will do whatever task as well as humans.

4 . The week my eldest son finished pre-school education, I decided to clear out the playroom filled with his toys. Toys had kept him company whenever his mother and I were busy with other duties, and over the years we had collected a really large number of them. Here are some of what I found: 13 puzzles, 4 games for practising maths, and a speaker box that could play Mozart to develop musical ability.

Our masses of playthings may have been extreme, but it was by no means unusual. American families spend, on average, around 600 dollars every year on toys; a 10-year-old child in the UK may have owned 238 toys, totaling about 6,500 pounds.

During the past two centuries, educators, toy companies and parents like us have acted as if the purpose of play is to prepare children for adulthood. The more book learning we could pack up as play, and then give to our children, the better. Then, in the second half of the 20th century, toys were increasingly bought for the purpose of building better brains in order to build more competitive and successful grownups. By 2020, the different kinds of educational toys had made nearly $65 billion worldwide. Toys that teach — from the Speak & Spell to the See & Say — are now a part of many young lives.

“This generation of parents is asking toys to provide an end product, and that end product is success,” Richard Gottlieb, an influential toy industry advisor, commented. “They want toys to get their children into Harvard.”

“The model has been, ‘If I get toys that do schoolish things, then that’s good,’” Alison Gopnik, a leading developmental psychologist, said. “But that really goes against what the developmental science is telling us. For a long time, we’ve been getting our children, and their toys, all wrong.”

1. Why does the author mention toys in his house?

A．To present the varieties of toys.

B．To advise others to buy fewer toys.

C．To show parents’ craziness for toys.

D．To complain of too many toys in his house.

2. How does the author show his point in paragraph 2?

A．By listing numbers.	B．By quoting opinions.
C．By providing examples.	D．By drawing comparisons.

3. What is parents’ misunderstanding about toys?

A．They can keep children happy.

B．They can make children positive.

C．They can reduce children’s stress.

D．They can promote children’s success.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Do We Need to Buy Toys?	B．Are Toys a Part of Our Life?
C．Can Toys Bring Us Happiness?	D．Have We Got Toys All Wrong?

5 . It was the first run of a family ski weekend in Colorado.The perfect spring morning greeted us with clear skies and a warm temperature.We planned the course on the mountain map and set off.Then, three minutes into the run, my left ski came off; then my right ski turned over and took my leg with it, and then I heard the sharp sound.I lay on the snow, screaming.My brother and husband stopped and took me down the mountain to the hospital．

After an operation, the doctor told me that I wouldn’t walk for three months.It seemed like a blow.“How can we get everything done?” I turned to Adam, my husband.Who would get the kids to the bus at 7:15 a.m. , since my husband was in his office by 6 a.m. each day? Who would deal with the two dogs? Who would prepare dinner? Who would drive to tennis practices? “We’ll work it out,” Adam said.I nodded, because we didn’t have the other choice．

But something unexpected happened: friends both near and far were searching for ways they could help.Parents at our school bus stop offered to drop my kids off each afternoon.My kids ran up the steps each day to check on me.My husband, the man who, in the past, had to be told what to do and when to do it, pulled our family back up.

Finally, I returned to the shopping and the bus pickups. I made dinners again.I organized everyone and sent them out the door.But something had changed in our family, in me.Now I am quicker to ask for help if I am the one needing.

1. In which activity did the author break her legs?

A．Hiking．

B．Horse riding．

C．Snow skiing．

D．Mountain climbing．

2. How did the author feel after the operation?

A．Serious．

B．Anxious．

C．Confused．

D．Impressed．

3. What does the unexpected thing refer to?

A．My attitude changed．	B．Things went on smoothly．
C．My friends became active．	D．My husband got everything done．

4. What does the author want us to learn from her story?

A．We should enjoy our life．	B．We should live in the moment．
C．We should value our family．	D．We should be brave to ask for help．

6 . We’ve collected some of the greatest royal (皇家的) palaces and castles to visit in Britain. Here are our picks.

Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Windsor Castle is the oldest castle in the world. It used to be an official accommodation for Her Majesty the Queen and was the place where the wedding of Prince Hary and Meghan Markle was held. The site of Windsor Castle was chosen and built by William in around 1070 to guard the western ways to London from a possible attack.

Open all year round to the public.

Buckingham Palace, Westminster

The official accommodation of the King and Queen and one of Britain’s most recognized historic sites, Buckingham Palace is often used for national celebrations and events. It was bought in 1761 by George II for his wife Queen Charlotte.

Buckingham Palace is open to the public during the summer months and for a limited number of tours in December, January and at Easter each year.

Kew Palace, Richmond-Upon-Thames

Sitting on the banks of the River Thames in London, Kew Palace might be the smallest of the royal palaces. With the big Kew Gardens around, the palace was built in 1631 for the London silk businessman, Samuel Fortreas.

Kew Palace is open for the summer season.

Hampton Court Palace, Surrey

Set on the edge of the River Thames, Hampton Court Palace in Surrey was a Tudor palace created by Cardinal Wlosey in the early 16th century and was once home to Henry VII over the years. There are beautiful gardens nearby and the palace was opened to the public in 1838 by Queen Victoria.

Open all year round, except 24-26 December.

1. Why was Windsor Castle built?

A．To promote western culture.

B．To find new ways to the west.

C．To guard London from attacks.

D．To protect the roads to London.

2. What do Kew Palace and Hampton Court Palace have in common?

A．They are very small.

B．They are near the River Thames.

C．They were built by a businessman.

D．They were opened to the public by a Queen.

3. Which palace has the shortest opening time in a year?

A．Windsor Castle.	B．Buckingham Palace.
C．Kew Palace.	D．Hampton Court Palace.

7 . It’s no small deal to see danger and rush toward it to help total strangers. And yet, yesterday morning, that’s exactly what four people did in Tennessee. A two-story historic home was on_________. A thick black smoke was pouring out of the window and a strong_________ of burning filled the air. Worryingly, an elderly couple were still inside.

Two of the _________, Ilda Aguirre and Sondra Hale, were in separate vehicles when the fire caught their _________. Without hesitation, the two of them _________ to call 911 before rushing over the home. However, Ilda and Sondra weren’t the _________ ones who helped. Before the firefighters could arrive, they were told that another man and woman were there to _________. In fact, one of them reportedly _________ the couple by _________ entering the home while it was still on fire.

Thanks to their actions, and the actions of another man and woman who offered __________, the couple made it out uninjured. The__________ of the fire is still unknown, but it is said to have __________ the outside of the house toward the roof. Luckily, firefighters arrived in time to keep the home from being entirely __________.

As for those mysterious heroes, they still haven’t been __________. The fire department is, however, trying to find them so they can recognize them for their __________. Either way, they can’t be thanked enough!

1.

A．ruins

B．shape

C．show

D．fire

2.

A．smell

B．feeling

C．house

D．ambition

3.

A．firefighters

B．helpers

C．elders

D．scientists

4.

A．interest

B．imagination

C．attention

D．breath

5.

A．agreed

B．stopped

C．returned

D．promised

6.

A．proper

B．cautious

C．only

D．courageous

7.

A．check

B．shout

C．wait

D．assist

8.

A．cured

B．rescued

C．accompanied

D．comforted

9.

A．slowly

B．quickly

C．honestly

D．slightly

10.

A．treatment

B．shelter

C．aid

D．advice

11.

A．cause

B．lesson

C．heat

D．description

12.

A．melt down

B．consisted of

C．stuck on

D．extended up

13.

A．separated

B．restored

C．moved

D．destroyed

14.

A．identified

B．respected

C．praised

D．criticized

15.

A．creativity

B．independence

C．bravery

D．generosity

8 . 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。

Wildlife protection is     1     global issue, as illegal hunting and habitat loss continue to threaten the balance of ecosystems (生态系统). The decrease in species has caused concerns among individuals and organizations all over the world.     2     (recognize) the serious need for actions, people are making efforts to raise awareness to fight     3     these harmful practices.

To deal with the threats faced by wildlife, building reserves and habitats plays an important role. These areas provide a safe place for various species to survive, allowing     4     (they) to live and grow without the effect of human activities. By     5     (create) these protected spaces, we can ensure the     6     (preserve) of their natural habitats and protect their populations for future generations to enjoy. However, the challenge     7     (lie) in keeping the balance between conservation and economic development. Practical practices, such as responsible tourism and the promotion of environment-friendly industries, can create income without doing harm to the well-being of wildlife and their habitats. By carrying out these practical practices, we can develop a     8     (harmony) relationship between human activities and the natural world.

    9     (true), wildlife protection is a necessary issue     10     requires efforts from governments, organizations, and individuals. By rising awareness and applying stricter management, we can reduce the threats faced by endangered species.

9 . Tricks to Achieve Personal Development

Stoicism is a school of Greek philosophy (哲学), founded in the 3^rd century B.C., and popular throughout the Roman and Greek world until the 3^rd century A.D. In modern days, it’s often used by people to help with their personal development.    1    .

Recognize what you can change and be meaningful in your actions

Stoicism encourages you to let go of what you cannot control.    2    . When you recognize the things you can change and are strategic in how you do it, it’s more likely that you’ll feel satisfied and less stressed overall.

    3    

One of the most common things kids say is “that’s not fair!” So you need to find out why it’s not fair. If the reasons are out of your control, you shouldn’t waste much energy trying to fight what’s unfair. Once you accept the things you can’t control, life will be less disappointing.

Be critical (批判的) of your own thoughts

Stoicism asks you to consider whether your thinking is actually real. In fact, you often tell yourselves a lot of things during a day, many of which aren’t true or helpful. This can sound like “I’ll never meet someone” or “I did a terrible job at my meeting and now my team hate me.”    4    .

Write it down and act on it

    5    . Getting into the habit of writing anything down that feels meaningful, inspiring, or helpful will push you to realize these thoughts.” In addition, the act of writing things down can help you realize what you really want in life, which may promote inner happiness.

A．They need critical thinking skills

B．Be comfortable with unmanageable things

C．Stoicism encourages turning words into action

D．Here are four lessons teenagers can learn from Stoicism

E．It also creates space for a more helpful and balanced voice

F．It also encourages you to focus on the things you can control

G．When you accept these thoughts as truth, you limit yourselves

10 . Want to know what is coming soon to a cinema near you? Probably not a 1.5-hour-long movie, as in the old days. On October 20th comes Killers of the Flower Moon. At nearly three and a half hours, its length is nearly double that of the average film last year. Even movie fans struggle to concentrate for that long and some viewers even nod off. Afterwards there is a mad dash for the toilets. When does watching a film become such a slog?

The Economist analyzed over 100,000 feature films released internationally since the 1930s, the start of Hollywood’s golden age, using data from IMDb, a movie database. The average length of productions rose by around 24%, from one hour and 21 minutes in the 1930s to one hour and 47 minutes in 2022. For the ten most-popular titles, the average length grew to around two and a half hours in 2022, nearly 50% higher than in the 1930s.

One driver of this trend is that studios want to squeeze the most out of their costly intellectual property (知识产权), but they are competing with streaming platforms for eyeballs. The hope is that a spectacular, drawn-out “event” movie will draw audiences away from the small screen and into cinemas. This approach has often paid off: Avengers: Endgame Marvel’s three-hour superhero masterpieces, was the highest-grossing (票房最高的) film in 2019. Last year long movies series made up most of the highest-grossing films in America.

Another explanation for longer films has to do with directors’ growing influence. Who would dare tell the likes of Mr. Nolan to cut out his masterpieces? Moreover, streaming platforms, which do not have to worry as much about the length because viewers can pause whenever they like, may attract big names by promising them sufficient fund and creative freedom. Netflix funded and released three-hour The Irishman in 2019, a film that would have benefited from a decisive editor, Irish or otherwise.

1. The underlined part “a slog” in paragraph 1 refers to a(n)___.

A．pleasure

B．effort

C．conflict

D．feast

2. What can be inferred from paragraph 2?

A．The average length affects the popularity of films.

B．Great advances have been made in film industry.

C．Hollywood starts a golden age of feature films.

D．The average duration of movies has stretched.

3. What sets the trend of longer movies?

A．Competition for the target audience.	B．Thirst for more classic productions.
C．Influence of streaming platforms.	D．Preference for decisive editors.

4. What is probably the best title for the passage?

A．Movie Enthusiasts	B．Movie Marathons
C．Movie Production	D．Movie Influence