1 . Travel inspires adventure, team spirit and growth in children, as I discovered when I took my daughter Mai with me around the world.

When she was four, we had a parent-child _________ through the Fraser River in Canada. I was a travel writer and my job covered from describing the scenery I traveled along to _________ the people I met. So while I was taking pictures, Maia, wanting to prove her _________ as an assistant, began interviewing a couple in the same ship. Unable to spell words, she _________ their answers in crayon. Then when we sat together at lunch, my daughter _________ the kids’ meal and requested the salmon (三文鱼). She explained that kids’ meals might not always be _________ during travel, so her food _________ was “try everything.” That trip proved Maia as such an easy travel _________ .

When she was six, we flew to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. I was impressed by how _________ fearless she was when we dived along a reef(礁石). And I was __________ by how she cleverly worked out that she could order chocolate cake from room __________ alone. But it was on the __________ home, when my glued-to-my-arm kid said it was okay that the airline didn’t __________ us together, that I realized how much travel was __________ her. It helped her become more __________ .

As Mai a grew older, travel continued to __________ her life. We explored the Amazon rainforest, where she learned the importance of __________ our planet. We visited famous __________ in China , where she developed a deep appreciation in its rich cultures and long history. And we __________ at an orphanage (孤儿院) in Africa, where she learned the meaning of love and care.

Travel has also helped Maia develop important life __________ such as independence, problem-solving, and communication. I am grateful for what travel has had on my daughter, and I am excited to see what the future holds for her.

1.

A．course

B．talk

C．journey

D．quarrel

2.

A．helping

B．teaching

C．organizing

D．interviewing

3.

A．worth

B．belief

C．discovery

D．demand

4.

A．spelled

B．reported

C．found

D．drew

5.

A．picked up

B．turned down

C．searched for

D．complained about

6.

A．affordable

B．delicate

C．available

D．delicious

7.

A．chain

B．motto

C．preference

D．supply

8.

A．agent

B．client

C．assistant

D．partner

9.

A．cheerfully

B．foolishly

C．smartly

D．unpleasantly

10.

A．persuaded

B．puzzled

C．criticized

D．offended

11.

A．cleaning

B．service

C．rent

D．design

12.

A．train

B．ship

C．flight

D．bus

13.

A．invite

B．see

C．link

D．seat

14.

A．shaping

B．comforting

C．hurting

D．ruining

15.

A．intelligent

B．adaptable

C．respectful

D．changeable

16.

A．rule

B．disturb

C．enrich

D．save

17.

A．protecting

B．controlling

C．destroying

D．creating

18.

A．sites

B．people

C．parks

D．shops

19.

A．survived

B．played

C．volunteered

D．spoke

20.

A．styles

B．values

C．attitudes

D．skills

2 . If someone asked you to name a species in need of conservation, it wouldn’t take long for you to land upon the polar bear. As the most symbolic animal of the Arctic, polar bears perfectly adapt to such a tough environment. Although most are born on land, polar bears spend the majority of their lives around water and on the sea ice of the Arctic Ocean. While they are not facing upcoming extinction, the destruction (破坏) caused to their habitats by climate change puts their long-term survival at risk and their numbers are predicted to decline by 30% by 2050.

It is estimated that there are 26,000 polar bears in the wild, living across countries that border the Arctic Ocean. They are excellent swimmers, able to reach a top speed of 6 mph. They have been known to travel areas of up to 600,000 sq km to find their prey (猎物). Polar bears have an incredibly well-developed sense of smell and can discover prey up to 1 km away.

The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the global average melting the sea ice that is vital to the polar bears’ ability to find food. The polar bear’s food supply is directly impacted by the melting ice. Seals, their main meal, also breed on the ice. So the whole seal population dwindles too as a consequence of that change. And it has forced polar bears to look further for seals. This has increased conflict between humans and polar bears, as they come closer to human settlements looking for food.

The fight to save polar bears is in fact linked to the joint efforts of us humans. There are several organisations aimed to aid polar bears. Polar Bears International is the only conservation group aimed to help polar bear. Consisting of scientists and conservationists, they are expanding our knowledge about polar bear using the most advanced technology. Another is the International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA), a group with over 500 members from over 60 countries who work together to share research and information on eight bear species including the polar bear.

1. What puts the polar bear at risk?

A．Illegal hunting.

B．Severe pollution.

C．Climate change.

D．Invasive species.

2. What can we learn about the polar bear from the paragraphs 2 and 3?

A．They have a sharp sense of smell.

B．They search for food in a small area.

C．They are poor at swimming.

D．They live in harmony with humans.

3. Which is closest in meaning to “dwindle” underlined in paragraph 3?

A．Expand.

B．Decrease.

C．Recover.

D．Disappear.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To introduce polar bears’ habitats and hunting skills.

B．To show the influence of climate change.

C．To display some conservation groups’ achievements.

D．To call on people to protect polar bears.

7 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Yunnan has adopted artificial intelligence (AI) to carry out most routine inspections at 621 power substations (变电站), replacing the need for human workers. The AI inspection, powered by cameras, drones (无人机) and walking robots,     1     (be) capable of completing a task in     2     (little) than five minutes, down from the five hours     3     (require) by human workers.

Yunnan, a major     4     (produce) of hydropower and other forms of clean electricity, has 1, 937 power substations of 35 kilovolts (千伏) or above, many of     5     are located in mountainous areas. Access to nearly half of     6     substations requires travel of more than three hours by road.

AI-powered automatic inspections are expected     7     (free) human workers from lengthy road travels, greatly reducing costs. The China Southern Power Grid has planned to promote AI inspections from the experimental areas     8     the rest of the substations in the province over the next two years.

China is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence, especially robotic technologies to tackle the     9     (short) of technicians in remote mountainous areas. Last year, the mountainous province of Guizhou also started using robots to inspect the power substations that are     10     (easy) influenced by extreme weather conditions.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Mel Flynn become interested in diving?

A．To learn more about things living underwater.

B．To join a group of teenagers to learn diving.

C．To help with her parents’ biology research.

2. How old was Mel Flynn when she started diving?

A．3.

B．7.

C．10.

3. What did Mel Flynn do to stay safe underwater?

A．She didn’t go deeper than twelve meters.

B．She stayed away from dangerous fish.

C．She always kept close to other divers.

4. Why does Mel Flynn like working with the scientists?

A．She can earn more money.

B．She can build self-confidence.

C．She can gain some experience.

9 . Benefits of Lifelong Learning

Lifelong learning has become essential in a constantly changing world due to fast - moving technology, changing job fields, and shifting cultural standards.     1    . In view of this, it is significant for us to explore the benefits of lifelong learning.

It boosts brainpower. According to a research in the Psychological Science journal, acquiring new skills not only keeps your brain active and sharp but also helps improve cognitive (认知的) function, delaying memory problems as you age.    2     .

    3    . Acquiring new skills not only boosts your confidence but also empowers you, exposing you to a broader perspective (视野) by introducing different views and cultures.

It promotes career. Learning new things can help your career progress. It also helps the companies where you work to keep active.    4     People who keep learning are more adaptable at work. Another survey reveals that 76% of professionals believe learning new skills is critical to success in their careers.

It increases satisfaction. Gaining new knowledge and developing skills can be a fun and rewarding experience for many people.    5     . Lifelong learners desire to acquire knowledge, which makes their lives more motivating and fulfilled. They often feel a sense of accomplishment.

Finally, remember the wise words of Malcolm X, “Education is your ticket to the future because the future belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

A．It improves personality

B．It speeds up communication

C．It is no longer just a choice; it is a must

D．People prefer to change their careers fast

E．Continuously learning could provide enormous self-satisfaction

F．Additionally, learning new subjects enhances problem-solving skills

G．That is why the report The Future of Jobs highlights that employers value lifelong learners

10 . 假定你是李华，最近参加了学校举办的“新时代好少年”主题网络短视频制作大赛活动，请你给学校英文报写一篇短文介绍该活动，内容包括：
1.活动设置目的；
2.你的参与情况和感受。
注意： 1. 词数100左右；
2.短文的题目和首句已为你写好。

An Unforgettable Video–clip Story

Recently I participated in a contest of online video -clip making, which was themed “Model Students in New Era”.

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