1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

As the Spring Festival is getting close, it’s time to do some     1     (prepare) from now. What do people do on those days? Here are the related customs.

In our legends, the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the heaven, descend to earth (下凡)     2     (inspect) the world on this day, to see if every household lives     3     honest, frugal (节俭的) and diligent life. As traditional value leads, people who work hard but live poorly should     4     (reward). To show the frugality and pray for the emperor’s reward, traditionally people make bean curd, or Tofu, cheap food in China.

In northeast China, people make a decent amount of Nian Dou Bao, a kind of bun made of glutinous millet (黄米)     5     (stuff) with red bean paste. Nian Dou Bao is also a staple food during the Spring Festival.

Many families typically eat pork and cook the meat. Other families,     6     don’t raise pigs, go to the local fair for a hunk of meat. In the past, people hardly     7     (have) a chance to enjoy meat except for the Spring Festival. The meat also represents the     8     (big) celebration throughout the year. In places like Beijing and Tianjin, an old tradition is to eat a rooster. Most people prefer a rooster     9     a hen because of     10     (it) majestic looking, and believe it will bring good luck.

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。

I was still at school, when dad arrived home with a homeless dog. Her tail wagged all the way. Mom and dad fed her and gave her a bath. I had always wanted a dog. My parents told me when I was old enough and responsible, I could have one. Well I guess they figured the time was right.

I hopped off the bus, not knowing what awaited inside for me. I walked through the door, and to my surprise a white and black puppy with a red bow stuck to her head, greeted me with many many puppy kisses. A very special friendship was born that day.

Now she needed a name. My older brother laughed at her and said her tail was special. It doesn’t wag its tail back and forth, it goes in a circle. He motioned his finger around his ear. “She’s squirrely”, he said. Thus my puppy, Squirrely got her name. She was a smart dog. I taught her to play hide and seek. We would play for hours, spending our days learning and growing together.

Eleven years we were together, best of friends. Illnesses and old age set in on her. My parents knew what had to be done, but they stood back and let me find and make the decision myself.

She was suffering so much and the medicine didn’t seem to help anymore. She could barely walk. I looked into those deep brown eyes and realized it was time to let her go.

I carried her into the vet’s (兽医的) office, placed her on the table. Squirrely leaned her head forward, gave a lick to my hand. As if to say she understood, and stay strong. Her tail was wagging in that circle as it always did.

The vet gave her a sedative (镇静剂) first, for the final shot was given on her front paw, and that was painful. She went to sleep, but her tail still wagged.

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。

Then the vet asked before giving the final shot, “Are you sure?” _

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I didn’t go back to her grave for many years, but recently I went.

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3 . Most schools put great importance on how well students can do in math or science, but life skills or social skills are rarely prioritized (优先考虑). However, a teacher, Jennifer Thiessen, thinks ________ and makes sure that her students are well-equipped for life.

“There are so many ________ life lessons I wanted to teach them outside of the ________“ said Thiessen, a teacher at Canada’s Watson Primary School. Thiessen and a fellow teacher ________ a plan which was related to ________ goodwill. They called it the “Kindness Project.”

Thiessen told her third-grade students, “If we could be that spark (火花) of kindness, we could ________ others to do acts of ________.” And the students did wonders. Students from two different third-grade classes made cupcakes at home and ________ them for $1 during the bake sales in school. They made about $400 from it and then ________ the money to buy small gifts like flowers, dog treats, chocolate bars, and coffees. They then gave them out to ________ near the school.

The students felt like they did something that actually ________. The teacher said that the gift recipients seemed “caught off guard” in the beginning. But they ________ the gifts when they ________ what the project was about, and some were even in tears. “This is a lesson we can’t teach in a classroom,” Thiessen said.

After this experience, Thiessen ________ to make it an annual activity for third-graders-at the school. “This is an everybody project. It doesn’t have any ________ when it comes to ability,” she said.

1.

A．calmly

B．carefully

C．honestly

D．differently

2.

A．seeming

B．important

C．private

D．painful

3.

A．classroom

B．family

C．industry

D．workplace

4.

A．signed up for

B．came up with

C．stepped in with

D．gave way to

5.

A．demanding

B．needing

C．spreading

D．appreciating

6.

A．force

B．persuade

C．allow

D．inspire

7.

A．kindness

B．forgiveness

C．bravery

D．honesty

8.

A．covered

B．wrapped

C．sold

D．decorated

9.

A．used

B．withdrew

C．borrowed

D．earned

10.

A．friends

B．parents

C．strangers

D．teachers

11.

A．happened

B．changed

C．existed

D．mattered

12.

A．recognized

B．accepted

C．discovered

D．deserved

13.

A．remembered

B．agreed

C．examined

D．realized

14.

A．pretended

B．decided

C．hesitated

D．regretted

15.

A．limitations

B．questions

C．connection

D．influence

4 . 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。

CHANGSHA—Giant animal puppets (木偶) held up by actors and aerial dancers swinging via red ribbons, all formed part of a puppet show on top of a shopping mall     1     impressed the audience with its French flavor in the     2     (center) Chinese city of Changsha on Wednesday.

The puppet show De La Fontaine is     3     tour in China from May 4 to 12, and will be staged in Harbin in Northeast China this weekend, after     4     (early) hitting the streets of China’s Wuhan and Changsha.

Staged by international theater company Archibald Caramantran, the shows are part of this year’s Croisements Festival     5     (mark) 60 years of diplomatic ties between China and France, according to Thomas Penot, ambassador at the French Consulate General in Wuhan.

The shows, staged in open-air public places,     6     (base) on French writer Jean de La Fontaine’s fables Red Balloon and Rooster and Stork Romance.

“We really enjoy performing for a Chinese audience,     7     audiences here are very playful when interacting with the actors,” said Olivier Hagenloch, the company’s artistic director, adding that     8     visit has helped the company understand China better.

The Croisements Festival     9     (provide) a platform for cultural exchange between China and France for 18 consecutive years. This year, the festival will take place in over 30 Chinese cities     10     feature more than 400 events.

5 . 我们需要改掉这些坏习惯的时刻已经到来。 (time的定从；全部倒装；break away) (汉译英)
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6 . I sat at the table with my little son. Matthew, trying to ignore the ache in my stomach. “Mama, want to play?” “Not today, baby.” I _________ my head. I was still recovering from an operation. I hoped for _________ and happiness, but the future seemed so hopeless.

Suddenly, Matthew shouted “Bird!”, rushing to our courtyard. There was a white dove _________ in a rubber tree. It sat there for a few _________, and then flew away.

When I _________ myself to the kitchen the next morning, the dove was back. Thus time it was with a mate carrying _________. “Look, Matthew,” I said, pointing to the tree. “They’re going to make a nest.” The doves flew in and out of the _________ all week, building on top of the rubber tree.

Matthew could hardly _________ his excitement. Every morning, he’d run into the kitchen, talking to the birds. His happiness was _________. Aching as I was, I couldn’t help but feel cheerful.

Then it all went __________. One night, a strong wind blew, throwing the doves’ nest to the ground. I heard the twigs (细枝) __________. Nothing good ever lasted. I wouldn’t __________ the doves if they never came back. But they returned. They started again from the beginning, as if nothing had happened. Watching the doves __________ carry sticks and arrange them attentively, I couldn’t help but see a __________ of my own journey. Just as they persevered in the face of obstacles, I too found the strength to __________ my own life.

1.

A．adjusted

B．nodded

C．shook

D．lifted

2.

A．gratitude

B．strength

C．forgiveness

D．promotion

3.

A．seated

B．stuck

C．singing

D．sleeping

4.

A．minutes

B．days

C．months

D．years

5.

A．adapted

B．removed

C．updated

D．dragged

6.

A．babies

B．sticks

C．awards

D．aims

7.

A．kitchen

B．nest

C．courtyard

D．town

8.

A．gather

B．reserve

C．establish

D．contain

9.

A．average

B．effective

C．influential

D．fascinating

10.

A．wrong

B．flat

C．blind

D．fine

11.

A．go off

B．set off

C．break out

D．break apart

12.

A．respect

B．blame

C．protest

D．investigate

13.

A．sadly

B．harmoniously

C．tirelessly

D．illegally

14.

A．threat

B．reflection

C．benefit

D．philosophy

15.

A．rebuild

B．ensure

C．greet

D．satisfy

7 . Cool Summer Camps for Teens

Whether just for the day or overnight, your kids will love spending time at any of these fun summer camps for teens.

Camp Chief Ouray

This over 100-year-old camp, located about an hour and a half from Denver, Colorado, first hosted campers in the summer of 1908. Camp Chief Ouray’s program emphasizes five core values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith. Day camps include activities like swimming, arts, hiking, rock climbing and more.

Sur La Table 5-Day Teen Series

Teens aged 12 to 17 who are culinary masters may enjoy five-day programs held at Sur LaTable locations nationwide. Teens can choose from classes focusing on general cooking skills to more specialized options, like exploring global flavors or baking. The menus are teen-friendly and inspire confidence in cooking skills. Plus, most end with a sweet finish to look forward to.

Mountain Adventure Tours (M. A. T.)

This camp is part of Idaho Basecamp, located in Ketchum, Idaho. It teaches kids important values and life skills through the use of entertaining activities in the Idaho wilderness. M. A. T. runs several camps per summer, and each camp has a theme, along with accompanying age groups. There are themed camps like river rafting, survival skills, and rock climbing.

ID Tech Camp

ID Tech runs summer camps at over 65 college campus locations across the country. The camp has been the top tech camp for over 20 years. The program offers teens the chance to participate in hands-on STEM learning and preview college campus life. Plus, the camp equips teen campers with real-life tech skills they can add to their resume (简历).

1. Which of the following might interest a teen enthusiastic about cooking?

A．Camp Chief Ouray.	B．Sur La Table 5-Day Teen Series.
C．Mountain Adventure Tours (M. A. T.).	D．ID Tech Camp.

2. What do Camp Chief Ouray and Mountain Adventure Tours have in common?

A．They have a long history.	B．They offer art experience.
C．They have themed camps.	D．They provide outdoor activities.

3. Where is the text most probably from?

A．A travel brochure.	B．A column about lifestyle.
C．A textbook on education.	D．A website intended for parents.

8 . Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American particle and experimental physicist who made significant contributions in the fields of nuclear and particle physics. She is best known for conducting the Wu experiment, which proved that parity (对称) is not conserved. This discovery resulted in her colleagues Tsung-Dao Lee and Chen-Ning Yang winning the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physics, while Wu herself was awarded the Wolf Prize in Physics in 1978. Her expertise in experimental physics aroused comparisons to Marie Curie.

Chien-Shiung Wu was born in a town of Jiangsu province, China, in 1912. Wu and her father were extremely close, and he encouraged her interests passionately, creating an environment where she was surrounded by books, magazines, and newspapers. Wu received her elementary school education at Mingde Women’s Vocational School founded by her father.

Wu left her hometown in 1923 to go to the Suzhou Women’s Normal School No 2, which was fifty miles from her home. In an era when “getting married” was considered the best destiny for women, she carved out a new path for herself through her diligent and earnest approach to learning and her thirst for knowledge.

In 1936, Chien-Shiung Wu went to the United States to pursue further studies in atomic physics. It was during this period of her education that she came to know Oppenheimer, who was teaching in the Physics Department. Under the guidance of renowned physicists such as Oppenheimer, Lawrence, and Segre, Chien-Shiung, Wu successfully completed her studies and her doctoral research. Due to the highly sensitive nature of her work, the details of her research were not revealed until the end of World War II.

In 1984, Chien-Shiung Wu returned to China from the United States. At the age of 72, she made a substantial donation of $250,000 to her hometown to support its development. Later, she also became an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

In 1997, Chien-Shiung Wu passed away. Before her death, she requested to be buried in her hometown of Suzhou. Today, her tombstone in Taicang, Suzhou, bears the inscription: “She was an outstanding global citizen and a forever Chinese.”

1. Which of the following is NOT Wu’s achievement?

A．She won the Wolf Prize in Physics.

B．Her finding led to her colleagues’ winning Nobel Prize.

C．Her experiment proved that parity is not conserved.

D．Her assistance made Marie Curie incomparable.

2. What can we infer about her childhood?

A．She lived close to the elementary school.

B．Her father played a significant role in her growth.

C．She might have accepted women’s destiny.

D．She was a born book-lover.

3. What can we know about her research work in the USA?

A．It was kept secret during World War II.

B．It was carried out on her own.

C．Most of her research was about nature.

D．She carved out a new way to do research work.

4. Which of the following can best describe Chien-Shiung Wu?

A．Knowledge-seeking and patriotic.	B．Unconventional and honest.
C．Hard-working and considerate.	D．Global-minded and sensitive.

9 . Restless in their seat, glancing around and never looking you in the eye. We think we know when someone is lying, but do we really?

A study showed that people’s ability to tell if someone is lying is little better than 50%. Interestingly, another research suggests that we are actually quite good at unconsciously (无意识地) spotting liars, but our conscious thoughts overrule this. Scientist R. Edward points out that training in recognising liars doesn’t always help, saying “quick, inadequate training sessions lead people to over-analyse and to do worse than if they go with their gut reactions (本能)”.

One reason for this may be “truth bias”. Experts have suggested that we are usually biased to believe that people are telling us the truth. Another reason that might make us bad at identifying liars is that there are many myths around body language and lying. Many of us believe that liars are unlikely to look us in the eye or will be uneasy in their seat. However, this isn’t necessarily the case. It may be that not looking away, or sitting more still than usual, are actually the giveaways that someone is lying.

To see how someone’s behaviour really changes as they lie, many experts recommend observing people talking about things known to be true. This allows us to establish a baseline of their normal behaviours while speaking. Any differences to this baseline behaviour could show that someone is lying. This is why it’s much harder to lie to people who know us well.

As liars may be working hard to conceal their behaviours, some psychologists have suggested increasing the effort needed for this by asking them to tell their story again backwards. When facing this increased cognitive (认知的) load, any behavioural tell-tale signs are magnified (放大).

It can be hard to spot liars. We are likely to trust people, and behaviours can be hidden, but if we know someone well, and if someone is working too hard to stick to their story, it’s possible to see through people who are not telling the truth.

1. What can be known according to the researches in paragraph 2?

A．Most people are able to distinguish a liar.

B．Getting trained is quite useful for telling a liar.

C．Spotting liars is like making a guess.

D．Making conscious thoughts helps spot a liar.

2. Which is NOT recommended by the experts to spot a liar?

A．Increasing the person’s cognitive pressure.

B．Observing the person talking about things known real.

C．Getting to know the person better.

D．Asking the person to retell his story from beginning to end.

3. What is the possible meaning of the underlined word “conceal”?

A．Disguise.	B．Seek.
C．Spot.	D．Display.

4. What is the best title of the text?

A．How we can spot a liar.

B．What a liar’s tricks are.

C．Why it’s hard to spot a liar.

D．Who are good at lying.

10 . Need a good adventure?

You don’t have to climb a mountain or go on safari. Any adventure where you stretch yourself and learn something new counts. For some, it may be jumping out of a plane.     1     Ready for your adventure? Here’s some advice.

    2    

Pick a manageable activity you can do soon — this weekend! — close to home. This will break your inertia (惰性), build your confidence and help you ramp up to bigger adventures.

Shift how you view anxiety.

Research shows that people who interpreted their nervousness about activities such as karaoke singing and public speaking as excitement enjoyed the experiences more and performed better than those who tried to press down their anxiety.

    3     says Samantha Boardman, a New York psychiatrist: Turning Stress into Strength. Try talking to yourself out loud, saying “I am excited” or “Let’s get excited.”

Use your imagination.

Envision the worst-case scenario. Say you want to go on a hike but are worried you’ll become lost, hurt or too exhausted to get home. Try to picture this. Next, visualize the best-case scenario: the beautiful view, the fun you’ll have, your sense of accomplishment afterward.

Ask yourself what will probably happen. Are you more likely to feel happy after your hike, or to be carried off the mountain in a sedan chair (轿子) ?     4     says Boardman.

Make full use of regret.

It can be very motivating. Think about whether you’ll feel disappointed if you miss out on this interesting, expansive experience or glad you stayed home.

We tend to regret actions we don’t take rather than ones we do.     5    

A．Start small.

B．Be confident.

C．For some, it may be climbing Mount Qomolangma.

D．So the fear of missing out can help you.

E．This exercise helps put fear in perspective.

F．For others, trying a different workout may do the trick.

G．This changed their threat mindset into an opportunity mindset.