2 . 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或者使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

I was only in China for about 4 months last year. I stayed in Shanghai and visited some other cities    1     (include) Beijing. While the price feels a bit too much for a high speed train, the Chinese infrastructure (基础建设) is     2     (true) far ahead of any other developing country and even some developed ones in Europe. The train stations are as big     3     airports: almost everything in     4     is like airports. They have all the high standards of airports but without the waiting time. The trains are just like those from Germany or France,     5    are clean, modern and highly developed and run at very high speeds. It is about 1,200 kms from Shanghai to Beijing, and each high speed train     6     (take) around 4 and a half hours to reach its destination and     7     are more than 2 trains every hour, each day.

I also had the experience of     8     (sit) in Maglev (磁力悬浮列车) in Shanghai. There is a public maglev train that runs from Shanghai city to its international airport. The    9     (distant) from the city to the airport is 40 kms and the speed of the train is 430 kms/hr. It took us just around 6 mins     10     (cover) 40 kms and it felt rather smooth.

5 . 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。

Thomas and John have a lot in common. They are both talented high school seniors. They both love basketball. They are both captains of their respective high school basketball teams. But on one Saturday night in February, they were forever linked in the minds of all who were present for a mutual act of courage, sportsmanship(体育精神)and respect.

The remarkable moment came during a game between Thomas's small town Illinois team and John's big city team in Wisconsin—a game that almost wasn't played. Just days before the game, John's mother lost her five-year battle with cancer. Her death was sudden and painful for all who knew her.

John's coach wanted to cancel the game, but John insisted that the game should be played. So with heavy hearts, his teammates prepared to honor their captain's wishes and play without him.

What they weren't prepared for was John's appearance in the gym mid-way through the first half. As soon as the coach saw John, he called a time out, and players and fans surrounded the young man to offer love and support.

The coach asked him if he wanted to sit on the bench with the team. “No,” John said. “I want to play.” Of course his team was excited to have him. But because John wasn't on the pre-game roster(候选名单), putting him in the game at that point would result in a technical foul(犯规)and two free throws for the opposing team.

However, John's coach agreed with that. He could see that this was the teenager's way of coping with his loss. He thought the points didn't matter. The opposing team understood the situation and told the referees to let John play and forget the technical foul. The referees argued that a rule is a rule, and the free throws would have to be taken before the game could proceed. For possibly the first time in basketball history, referees had to force a team to accept and take the technical free throws.

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。
As team captain, Thomas volunteered to take the free throws.
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John and his teammates stood and applauded the gesture of sportsmanship.
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6 . If you are looking for something to kill time, these events may be your choices.

Susan at Tango

Susan learned keyboard, guitar and dance from an early age and never stopped practicing singing. Since graduating with a degree in journalism, her work experience in the documentary industry has given her a unique perspective on the art of music. She sings English, Portuguese, Spanish, French and other multilingual songs, the pursuit of authentic music expression. She won’t let you down.

Morandi Prints Authentic Exhibition

It will be held at the Raffles City Beijing for two months. This exhibition will feature Italy. There are 80 prints by the famous artist Morandi. This exhibition presents the excellent works of international art masters in a fashionable and trendy way of exhibiting, bringing fashionable visual impact and a comfortable and relaxing viewing experience to the visitors.

Roundabout Book Fairs

All books at Roundabout Book Fairs are donated. Thanks to all the volunteers for sorting and pricing the books. Bring your unwanted books with you on the day to donate if you would like to help. You may see them in the next book fair. And the proceeds will help the children with blood diseases.

Walking Line

EGG Gallery is proud to announce that during this year’s Beijing Gallery Week, it will present artist Zhu Lan’s solo exhibition “Walking Line”. This exhibition will introduce her new works in recent years. When looking at Zhu Lan’s works, aside from the fascination of the paintings themselves, the viewers are able to feel the process of creation. These are pictures that run through the artist’s life: every hour, every minute, slowly moving as the ink and lines stretch out.

1. Which event offers you the chance to enjoy music?

A．Roundabout Book Fairs.	B．Walking Line.
C．Susan at Tango.	D．Morandi Prints Authentic Exhibition.

2. What is Roundabout Book Fairs?

A．A fair of donated books.	B．A book reading activity.
C．An art exhibition.	D．A concert of foreign singers.

3. What can we know about Zhu Lan in Walking Line?

A．Her love for reading.	B．Her life experiences.
C．Her creation in music.	D．Her future expectations.

7 . From releasing my talented and amazing conservation friends, hundreds of harmless Zebra Sharks, into the Pacific Ocean to racing against the fastest two-legged animal in the world, the ostrich, there was no shortage of extraordinary photography opportunities and plenty of laughs along the way.

In the past, I've focused on the outcomes, but this year I want to focus a little bit on the people who made it all happen. This time of year is not only about celebrating success, but saying thanks to all of those who helped make these episodes possible. When something looks easy, it usually means there are a bunch of talented people behind the scenes making it happen.

Although our shows feature me and my photography, the episodes were produced by my company. Every shoot had at least one camera operator and an all-round field operation person. Otherwise, I'd have been bumbled(笨手笨脚)around, trying to film myself while also taking photos. Dante Fernandes has been in the field with me for six years, putting up with every possible weather situation and countless seasickness situations than you can imagine.

Depending on the shoot, we were also supported by a lot of other people, such as drone(无人机)pilot, Daina Buchner, who flew drones to capture beautiful shots for the Shark Week episode, and the people who were on camera with me, like Mermaid Linden. I was so lucky to have so many biologists, field guides, camera operators and sound operators. The entire team at Discovery helped me a lot, especially our executive producer Christina Bavetta, who watched every single rough shot and helped us be even better at what we did with her incredible insights and production notes.

So as you watch the show this year, don't just enjoy the beauty and humor of these adventures, but also give a thought to all the people behind the scenes who made it happen.

1. What is the author?

A．A host.

B．A guide.

C．A biologist.

D．A photographer.

2. Why did the author write the text?

A．To attract more audiences.

B．To recall the process of work.

C．To thank the people involved.

D．To show how to make the episodes.

3. Which of the following can best describe the author's work?

A．Relaxing.

B．Challenging.

C．Well-paid.

D．Regular.

4. How did Christina Bavetta help the author?

A．By offering some useful advice.

B．By teaching how to write notes.

C．By flying drones to take pictures.

D．By telling stories on camera.

8 . Despite Ecoador’s tough protection, there have been many giant tortoises(陆龟)killed recently, probably for their meat for financial gains made by wildlife hunters.

For a century, Ecuador’s beautiful and endangered giant tortoises have been protected. Hunting the tortoise is illegal under Ecuador’s laws. These species, living on the Galápagos   Islands, are one of the largest living reptiles(爬行动物) with the longest life span of all vertebrates. The oldest tortoise on record was 175 years old.

“This isn’t a solitary incident,” the Galápagos Conservancy, a US-based conservation organization said. “In September 2021, the remains of 15 other endangered giant tortoises were found on Isabela. The reptiles had likely been hunted for consumption.”

The islands are located around 600 miles off the shore of Ecuador’s coast, in the Pacific Ocean. The archipelago(群岛) is considered one of the world’s best places to see wildlife, and it is home to animal and plant species that are found nowhere else in the world.

Their famously fearless wildlife is believed to have been a source of inspiration for Darwin’s theory of evolution, following his visit to the islands in 1835. The islands were actually discovered by accident in 1535 when a Spanish ship was blown off course while sailing from Panama to Peru. Ironically enough, the ship’s captain was unimpressed by the islands, writing to the king that they were “worthless”. That view, of course, changed over time. Now about 25,000 people live in the four inhabited islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela. San Cristóbal, and Floreana.

There were once at least 250,000 giant tortoises on the islands; there are fewer than 15,000 in the wild today—and two subspecies are already extinct. “Evidence from the 2021investigation showed that the reptiles bad likely been hunted for consumption,” Galápagos Conservancy continued. “Many are worried the population will continue to decrease if serious action isn’t taken soon. We must safeguard giant tortoises and the ecosystems they depend on.”

1. What made Ecuador’s giant tortoises endangered according to the text?

A．Illegal hunting.

B．Natural disasters.

C．Environmental pollution.

D．The decrease in shelters.

2. What does the underlined word “solitary” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Serious.	B．Demanding.
C．Single.	D．Disturbing.

3. What did the wildlife on the Galápagos Islands contribute to?

A．Darwin’s theory of evolution.

B．People living on the archipelago.

C．The sailing from Panama to Peru.

D．The discovery of the archipelago.

4. What does the author want to express in the last paragraph?

A．The way to safeguard the tortoises.

B．The further research on the tortoises.

C．The long history of the tortoises.

D．The urgency of protecting the tortoises.

10 . 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。

China is a big country with many dialects. However, in recent years, the preservation of Chinese dialects    1     (become) a subject of concern due to various factors.

Chinese dialects represent a    2    (value) aspect of the world’s linguistic (语言的) diversity. Protecting these dialects    3    (be) crucial not only for preserving China’s diverse cultural heritage (遗产) but also for maintaining global linguistic richness. Just    4    biodiversity is essential for the ecosystem, linguistic diversity is essential for the cultural fabric of our society.

Chinese dialects carry    5    them the wisdom, traditions and unique expressions of local communities. By safeguarding these dialects, we preserve a window into Chinese history, custom and local knowledge,    6    (contribute) to a more comprehensive understanding of China.

In the digital age, using technology can aid in the preservation of dialects. Efforts should    7    (make) to digitally record dialect-specific vocabulary, phrases and stories. The development of dialect-focused applications and online platforms can facilitate the learning and communication among dialect    8    (lover) across China.

Preserving Chinese dialects is not    9    (mere) about protecting a linguistic system; it is about safeguarding cultural heritage and showcasing China’s linguistic and cultural diversity. By recognizing    10    importance of Chinese dialects and adopting the right strategies, we can ensure that China's rich linguistic system continues to thrive (繁荣).