1 . 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 blogger from Sichuan, nicknamed “AI Crazy House,”     1     (release) an AI-generated animated short film of “Journey to the West”     2     the Internet. The film shocked netizens with its visual effects and opened up new     3     (possibility) for presenting classic works in film and television.

Through deep learning and innovative techniques, AI reinterpreted this Chinese literary masterpiece,     4     (deliver) breathtaking visual effects and emotional experiences.

The blogger, Mr. Feng, has 15 years of art experience. He stated that the video,     5     would have taken at least six months to produce manually, was completed in a week with the help of AI.

He also explained the steps     6     (generate) videos with AI. Taking the first episode of “Journey to the West” as     7     example, from the beginning of chaos to the birth of the stone monkey to the learning of art, he emphasized the need to determine the required number of pictures and storyboards.

He mentioned using ChatGPT to analyze the original text, complete storyboard planning, use AI painting software for drawing,     8     then employ “picture-to-video” software to animate the images.

These processes     9     (general) produce a large number of preliminary drafts. “At present, it is difficult for AI     10     (understand) my meaning.” Mr. Feng said.

2 . The year 2023 witnessed the occurrence of significant cultural events, with culture and tourism becoming even more closely connected. Let’s review the major cultural events of 2023 as we bid farewell to the year and embrace the new year of 2024!

Museum visits rise in popularity in summer

Tourists were seen queuing for long hours in front of museums and obtaining entrance tickets became more challenging. In response to the growing demand, 46 museums in Beijing canceled their customary Monday closures and remained open daily until August 31. The rise in “museum fever” can be credited to various factors, including the public’s increasing enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture, the booming market for youth educational tours and summer camps, as well as the continuous innovation of museums.

Old tea forests in Pu’er win World Heritage Site title

The newly named heritage site, located in Lancang Lahu autonomous county in Pu’er, Yunnan province, consists of five large-scale, well-preserved old tea forests, which stand 1,250 to 1,500 meters above the sea level, three protective barrier forests, and nine ancient villages in the old tea forests, which are mainly inhabited by Blang and Dai ethnic groups. The cultural landscape was jointly created by the ancestors of the Blang people—who immigrated to the Jingmai Mountain in the 10th century AD and later discovered and domesticated wild tea trees—and the native Dai people.

Protection plan released for Beijing’s Central Axis

The plan is said to be one of the necessary steps toward bidding for UNESCO World Heritage status. Alongside regulations on the protection of the Central Axis carried out earlier, the plan is in line with the requirements of World Heritage conservation. The 21 member countries of the World Heritage Committee will decide on whether Beijing’s Central Axis can be added to the World Heritage List at the committee’s 46th annual conference in 2024. If the application succeeds, it will reinforce Beijing’s top position among cities worldwide by number of World Heritage Sites.

1. Which of the following is NOT the reason for the rise in “museum fever”?

A．Museums’ ceaseless innovation.

B．The constant innovation of summer camps.

C．The growing market for youth educational tours.

D．People’s growing passion for traditional Chinese culture.

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the cultural events?

A．46 museums in Beijing stayed open all year round.

B．The Blang people are the natives in Jingmai Mountain.

C．The heritage site in Pu’er consists of four large old tea forests.

D．Beijing’s Central Axis hasn’t been added to the World Heritage List yet.

3. In which magazine would a reader most likely find this text?

A．Wonders of the Natural World	B．Scientific Exploration
C．Chinese Culture Research	D．Art and Architecture

3 . Rejection doesn’t always hurt. Sometimes rejection may _________ a more certain path to our final goals.

This year football fans have been watching to see how Joe would _________ in the playoffs(季后赛) this season. Joe dreamed to play in the National Football League (NFL), but his journey wasn’t a(n) _________ one. He applied to several colleges, but none _________ him. Later, he got into Ohio State, but he sat on the _________ for three years. Ohio State had a great football program and coaches, who didn’t think Joe had _________. But Joe thought differently. He _________ Nebraska and got rejected once again, but he didn’t quit. Then he applied to Louisiana State University, which accepted him. The rest is history.

Joe became the Heisman Trophy _________ during his senior year, then he was admitted to the NFL, and later, his team participated in the World Championship.

Joe’s story reminds us that there are _________ paths to our final goals and that it __________ strong endurance and determination to reach them. No single __________ is going to prevent you from __________ your long-term goals. Be sure to__________ the pain that comes from disappointment and face it bravely. Try to focus on goals rather than the __________ outcome of being rejected and remember that the hurt of rejection comes from how we __________ it.

1.

A．follow

B．lead

C．create

D．clear

2.

A．study

B．perform

C．train

D．join

3.

A．tough

B．fun

C．attractive

D．easy

4.

A．accepted

B．remembered

C．rejected

D．ignored

5.

A．bench

B．stand

C．team

D．stage

6.

A．chance

B．resource

C．potential

D．enthusiasm

7.

A．signed up for

B．applied to

C．attended to

D．searched for

8.

A．fan

B．adviser

C．learner

D．winner

9.

A．similar

B．smooth

C．multiple

D．flat

10.

A．costs

B．takes

C．makes

D．offers

11.

A．theory

B．training

C．rejection

D．excuse

12.

A．achieving

B．planning

C．announcing

D．explaining

13.

A．affect

B．emphasize

C．estimate

D．acknowledge

14.

A．active

B．negative

C．possible

D．predictable

15.

A．interpret

B．imagine

C．explore

D．escape

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。

Huawei has joined the list of companies that want to be all about artificial intelligence.     1     is known to all, Huawei Mate60 pro has become a hit recently. Early     2    , Huawei announced the pre-order of its high-end mate 60 smartphone series,     3     (say) it will let some consumers experience the “most powerful” high-end mate series ever.     4     (remarkable), Huawei has made a comeback.   

The latest Huawei Mate60 pro,     5     (price) at 6999 yuan ($960.52), is the world’s first for-public use smartphone, which is much     6     (advance) than the previous products. The device     7     (equip) with a domestically made 5G chip, supports satellite calls and runs on Huawei’s newest Harmony4.0 operating system.

    8     this sense, this is a significant step for the Chinese tech giant to overcome US sanctions, some analysts say.   

Huawei has been committing     9     (it) to innovation and laying emphasis on artificial intelligence. It is amazing that Huawei should make so major     10     breakthrough in such a short time.

5 . 古今中外的历史上诞生了众多具有影响力的伟人和英雄，请你用最近所学的词汇和句型介绍一位你心目中的伟人，具体内容包括：
1. 介绍生平;
2. 人物主要经历;
3. 人物评价及影响;
注意：1. 写作词数应为 80-100 左右;
2. 用高级词汇和句型。
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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。

Since 2004, Chen Shiyu, a traditional Chinese costume designer,     1     (involve) in the research, restoration, and creation of ancient Chinese costumes.

Chen found himself    2     (interest) in ancient costumes in 2001, and then began to collect related materials with friends about ancient clothing. “    3     we wanted to know is how those ancient clothing would fit on real people today. So we made    4     attempt to recreate certain designs of ancient clothing,” Chen said     5     (he) early team was established in 2006, and later extended four years to work more on ancient costume restoration. The team participated in many    6     (exhibition) of ancient Chinese costumes including the planning research and restoration work, while cooperating with the National Museum of China and other respected institutions .

They also engaged    7     promoting traditional culture through different activities. Chen said, “Now, through our work, we aim to present in a more comprehensive and realistic manner how ancient Chinese people dressed. We hope to revive the beauty of history.”

When it comes to the    8     (big) plan in the future, Chen said he would continue to reach a wider audience and    9     (ultimate) help them understand the classical significance today. He noted that his dream is to share the beauty of these costumes by reinterpreting and    10     (transform) them into 10 designs suiting to the modern society.

7 . The Steps to Do a Science Investigatory Project

Usually, a Science Investigatory Project (SIP) uses the scientific method to study and test an idea about how something works. Knowing how to do an SIP is useful for anyone interested in the sciences.     1    

Ask a question and form a hypothesis   (假设).

Often, the most challenging part of an SIP is figuring out what you want to investigate. Take your time in choosing, because all of the subsequent (随后的) steps will be based on the idea you select. Think about something that interests, surprises or confuses you.    2    .

Design and conduct your experiment

After you have formed your hypothesis, it is time to test whether it is valid or not. Once your preparation and planning is complete, it’ s time to begin.     3    . However, if your test can’t be conducted as planned, reconfigure your steps or try different materials.

Record and analyze your results

Keep accurate records of all your results, even if they don’t turn out the way you hoped or planned. Your data may be best recorded as a graph, chart or just a journal entry.    4    . This is also part of science!

    5    

It is time to clearly and accurately conclude your findings. In essence, you are now answering the question you originally asked. Remember, concluding that your hypothesis was completely wrong does not make your SIP a failure. If you make clear, scientifically-grounded findings, and present them well, it can and will be a success.

A．Make your conclusion

B．However you record the data, make sure it is easy to review and analyze

C．Here are the steps to do an SIP

D．Discuss the issue with your instructor

E．Then form a hypothesis based on the question you’ ve asked and your subsequent research

F．Knowing your topic in more depth will help you construct your SIP

G．Closely follow the steps that you have planned

8 . One afternoon William Jafferson Clinton was walking through the park when he noticed a wallet lying on the ground near a bench. He picked it up and looked inside, hoping to find some ________ so he could return it to its owner. To   his________, he found a driving licence. Through it, he learned that the wallet________ to a man named Ben. To give it back, he finally decided to________ Ben to return.

After a few________, William saw a man searching for something worriedly. He________ him and asked, “Are you Ben?” The man looked at him, ________, then replied, “Yes. How did you know my name?”

“I guessed you must be looking for this,” said William,_________ the wallet to Ben and smiling gently at him.

“It’s my wallet. How did you find it?” Ben took the wallet and queried (怀疑). “I found it on the ground near the bench,” William said. “I ________ it must have fallen out of your pocket, and I wanted to return it back.”

Ben was incredibly________, and thanked William sincerely. He was relieved to have his wallet back. As they talked, William found that Ben had lost his_________ and tried to find a new career, struggling to make ends _________. William listened sympathetically, and then he ________ to treat Ben to lunch.

As they parted, Ben thanked William again for her ________. He said his act had turned his day around. William smiled and realized the small act of kindness could make a huge_________ to someone’s life.

1.

A．keys

B．identification

C．cash

D．coins

2.

A．credit

B．curiosity

C．delight

D．sorrow

3.

A．appealed

B．belonged

C．referred

D．came

4.

A．wait for

B．arrange for

C．go for

D．ask for

5.

A．days

B．months

C．weeks

D．minutes

6.

A．observed

B．approached

C．calmed

D．apologized

7.

A．frightened

B．amused

C．surprised

D．touched

8.

A．handing

B．lending

C．donating

D．introducing

9.

A．acknowledged

B．encountered

C．admitted

D．figured

10.

A．grateful

B．friendly

C．crazy

D．content

11.

A．wallet

B．family

C．cloth

D．job

12.

A．meet

B．start

C．turn

D．increase

13.

A．yielded

B．predicted

C．agreed

D．offered

14.

A．honesty

B．patience

C．kindness

D．comfort

15.

A．impression

B．consequence

C．difference

D．effect

9 . The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational technology (EdTech) has brought incomparable convenience and efficiency to classrooms worldwide. However, despite these advancements, it is crucial to recognize the challenges these AI-driven tools pose to the autonomy and professional judgment of instructors.

One of its primary concerns is the depersonalization of instruction. These tools often rely on pre-packaged digital content and standardized solutions, leaving insufficient room for instructors to tailor their teaching methods. Each student possesses unique characteristics. Instructors, armed with their wealth of experience and knowledge, are best positioned to tailor their approaches to these individual needs. However, AI-driven tools restrict their ability to do so effectively, resulting in a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to inspire students to reach their maximum potential.

EdTech companies offer step-by-step solutions to textbook problems. These are intended to act as study aids. However, some students employ this feature as a means to merely copy solutions without comprehending concepts. Consequently, instances of cheating on assignments and exams become widespread. While these tools may offer convenience, students may use external resources or cooperate with others during quizzes, affecting the honesty of their learning outcomes.

The implications of this depersonalization and the increase in academic dishonesty are far-reaching. By decreasing the role of instructors as facilitators of meaningful educational interactions, we run the risk of preventing the growth of critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Education should not only focus on knowledge acquisition, but should also develop the ability to analyze, evaluate, and apply that knowledge in real-world contexts. It should help one’s mind grow, not simply memorize information. Through dynamic classroom discussions, cooperative projects, and hands-on activities, instructors play a crucial role in developing these essential skills.

While AI-driven EdTech tools undeniably have their virtues, we must not lose sight of the importance of preserving instructor autonomy and educational experience. Instead of relying only on pre-packaged content and standardized solutions, these tools should be designed to empower instructors to adapt and customize their approaches while taking full advantage of the benefits of technology.

1. What do the underlined words “the depersonalization of instruction” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Tailored methods for individuals.	B．Instructors’ dependence on Al.
C．Insufficient resources of Al-driven tools.	D．The one-size-fits-all approach.

2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．A possible solution.

B．A further problem.

C．A well-meant intention.

D．A suggested application

3. In what aspect do students suffer most with AI-driven EdTech education?

A．Thinking skills.	B．Teamwork building.
C．Interest development.	D．Knowledge acquisition.

4. What is conveyed about Al-driven EdTech tools in the last paragraph?

A．They should be used widely.

B．Their benefits deserve our attention.

C．Their resources need enriching.

D．They should support instructor autonomy.

10 . To many people, honey bees symbolize prosperity (兴旺), sustainability and environmentalism. But as a honey bee researcher, I have to tell you that only the first item on that list is defensible. Although they are important for agriculture, honey bees also destabilize naturar ecosystems by competing with native bees - some of which are species at risk.

The rise in hobby beekeeping, now a trendy activity for hundreds of thousands of Americans, followed strong awareness campaigns to “save the bees.” But as a species, honey bees are least in need of saving Sheila Colla, a conservation biologist, says, “People mistakenly think helping honey bees is somehow helping native bees. They have a surprisingly poor understanding of the diversity of pollinators (传粉者) and their roles in pollination.”

There are millions of honey bee colonies (群) in NorthAmerica. Around 30,000 bees per colony, that’s roughly a billion honey bees in Canada and the U.s. alone. Huge numbers of honey bee colonies increase competition between native pollinators, putting even more pressure on the wild species that are already in decline. Honey bees are extreme generalist foragers (觅食者), leading to exploitative competition — that is , where one species uses up a resource, not leaving enough to go around.

Alfredo Valido and Pedro Jordano, researchers from the spanish National Research Council, used the Canary Islands to study how honey bees affect the native pollinating community. In the highlands of the islands’ Teide National Park, thousands of honey bee colonies are introduced seasonally for honey production and removed again at the end of the flower season, creating an excellent condition for experimentation. Their results do not make honey bees look like the sustainability celebrities they have become. Bringing in honey bees reduced the conneetedness of the plant-pollinator networks. Besides, the resilience (恢复力) of the ecosystem has also declined.

I used to believe that honey bees were a gateway species, and that concern over their health and prosperity would spread to native bees, benefitting them, too. However, evidence shows that misguided enthusiasm for honey bees has likely been the native bees’ disaster.

1. How does the auther feel about the rise in hobby beekeeping?

A．Confused.

B．Concerned.

C．Surprised.

D．Pleased.

2. How are native pollinators affected by introduced honey bees?

A．They have trouble finding food.	B．They become generalist foragers.
C．They get protected as honey bees.	D．They fail to form their own colonies.

3. What did the experiment on the Canary Islands show concerning hone bees?

A．They fitted into the native pollinating community.

B．They improved the sustainability of the islands.

C．They slowed the recovery of the ecosystem.

D．They shortened the flower season.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．The threat to honey bees	B．The problem with honey bees
C．Save the bees, save the planet	D．Focus on honey bees, not native bees