1 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. When do the club members meet?

A．Every Monday.

B．Every Saturday.

C．Every Sunday.

2. What does the man want to be in the future?

A．A librarian.

B．A photographer.

C．A lawyer.

3 . 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 journey enriched with cuisine and culture

As reported by China Tourism News, the combination of culture and tourism has inspired several cities in China to explore their cooking heritage while transforming food tours into cultural experiences.

Recently the sharp increase in popularity of Zibo barbecue is a clear proof to this effort. Zibo,     1     (locate) in East China’s Shandong province, was not     2     (wide) known as a tourist destination. However, over the past three months, the industrial city’s delicious barbecue     3     (gain) large popularity and attracted a massive arrival of visitors who have turned it into a tourist hot spot.

“I never expected Zibo barbecue     4     (become) so popular all of a sudden!” said Zhang Linlin, deputy director of the business management department at Shandon g College of Tourism and Hospitality. “With the recent much publicity, many of my young colleagues have rushed to try     5     out. They all praised its great taste and reasonable price.”

Zhang is researching the Zibo barbecue craze to identify sustainable strategies     6     can promote youth tourism and support the recovery of the tourism industry.

China boasts a diverse range of cuisine, and     7     (area) throughout the country have been actively exploring the potential of food as a catalyst (催化剂) for tourism growth.

Food plays a vital role in driving tourism spending and     8     (win) a traveler’s heart. Wu Liyun, an associate professor at the China Academy of Culture and Tourism of Beijing International Studies University, illustrated this point by reflecting     9     her own experience: “The attractive skewers (烤肉串) of Dujiangyan, the tasty Yimeng stir-fried chicken of Linyi and the pleasant grilled oysters (蚝) of Guangzhou were not only among the most memorable and important components of my plans, but they were the     10     (great) motivators (动力) for me to return,” Wu said.

4 . Adding to the achievements of a remarkable year, Taylor Swift has been named Time magazine’s Person of the Year for 2023.

Already a superstar before 2023, Swift’s career has reached new heights thanks to the beginning of her Eras Tour that brought her 3.5-hour performance to 66 shows in 23 cities across North America, Argentina and Brazil. Promoted by her tour, Swift has been named the most-streamed female artist in the history of Spotify and Apple Music. According to Billboard, the tour made about $900 million (about 6.4 billion yuan) in 2023. In addition, the tour’s movie Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour became the biggest concert movie of all time, taking more than $250

million globally.

As she was declare a billionaire by Bloomberg in November, a hidden “Taylor Swift economy” also promoted sales for business owners across the US. From soaps to a cruise inspired by her different “eras”, interest in Swift-related products went way up.

Apart from her financial contributions, Swift made a significant cultural impact by taking back control of her music. In 2019, her old record label, Big Machine, sold the master tapes of her first six albums (专辑) to Scoot er Braun. The sale meant that she didn’t have the rights to the albums. In response to this, Swift began re-recording her first six albums, tagging (加标签于) them “Taylor’s Version”. This move stressed her belief that artists deserve to own their work. “It’s all in how you deal with loss,” she told Time. “I respond to extreme pain by resisting.”

Heading into 2024, Swift will start the Eras Tour again in Japan and Australia. As USA Today noted, “Her current top has been a long time coming, but it may also be just beginning.”

1. What do we know about Taylor Swift?

A．She broke a new record on her tour.	B．She toured South America before 2023.
C．Her achievements received great recognition.	D．Her performance began with the Apple Music.

2. What other contribution did Taylor make except economy?

A．She proved herself to be an artist.	B．She learned to make some products.
C．She had influence on music culture.	D．She sold her master tapes to a company.

3. What can we learn about Taylor Swift from the last paragraph?

A．She will end her music career.	B．She will continue her Eras Tour.
C．She will reach her top in Japan.	D．She will make a record in Australia.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards Taylor Swift?

A．Admirable.

B．Uncaring.

C．Doubtful.

D．Critical.

5 . Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and stuck (被困住) at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.

She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful.

Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital gap and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.

Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “When you go through hard times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “Thinking about other people’s situations inspired me to offer help.”

1. What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the IT club?

A．The club helps the elderly get online.

B．The club helps people online.

C．The club inspires old people who feel lonely.

D．The club teaches older people to take care of themselves.

2. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Increase.

B．Improve.

C．Narrow.

D．Change.

3. What encouraged Jan to help those people?

A．A better understanding of the Internet.

B．Meeting people who were going through hardships similar to hers.

C．Seeing the situation of children in poor countries.

D．Knowing how to use new technology.

6 . Every one of us may have been hurt by others — either by their words or actions. The best way to deal with the problem is to “forgive and forget”.

“It is well established that learning to forgive others can have positive benefits for one’s physical and mental health,” Saima Noreen, a scientist at the University of St. Andrews, UK, told the Huffington Post.

Recently, Noreen and her research team have found one more reason that you should stick to this principle — forgiving somebody who has hurt you makes it easier for you to forget the unhappy memory, according to their new study.

In the study, researchers asked volunteers to read descriptions of 40 different situations that contained bad actions such as stealing, lying and cheating. Imagining being the victims (受害者) , volunteers then had to decide whether they would be able to forgive. Two weeks later, volunteers took part in a memory test. In the test, they were shown a series of words related to the situations they had read about and then were asked to recall certain ones.

The results showed that people were less likely to remember the details of the unpleasant experiences if they had found forgiveness in their hearts. In contrast, if they hadn’t forgiven the mistake, they could always remember what had happened.

However, forgiving someone who has hurt you is always easier said than done. So Noreen hopes that one day in the near future research will give rise to powerful therapeutic (有疗效的) tools that will enable people to “forgive and forget” more effectively.

1. What have Noreen and her team found recently?

A．They have found no reason to hurt other people.

B．A memory test is necessary to help people forgive.

C．An unpleasant experience can be easily forgotten.

D．Forgiving helps us to forget unhappy memories.

2. The right order of the following steps of the study should be ______.
a. Take a memory test.     b. Imagine being a victim.
c. Decide whether to forgive or not.   d. Read descriptions of 40 different situations.

A．d→b→a→c

B．d→b→c→a

C．a→b→d→c

D．a→d→b→c

3. What does the underlined word “recall” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Remember.

B．Translate.

C．Choose.

D．Explain.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．It’s impossible to forgive someone.	B．Noreen has finished her research report.
C．There may be some therapeutic tools soon.	D．The therapeutic tools have been invented.

7 . Events at the Fleet Science Center

Superpower Dogs

Join an adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the world's most amazing dogs on the big screen. No stranger to superheroes himself, Chris Evans narrates（讲述） this inspiring true story about remarkable dogs that save lives.

Time: March 2, 2: 00 pm

Price: Adult(Age 13-65)$21; Junior(Age 3-12)$18; Senior(Age 65+)$19

The Sky Tonight

Early show: March 4, 7:00 pm to 8: 00 pm

Late show: March 4, 8:15 pm to 9:15 pm

Join us for a tour of the solar system. Journey through the universe with us as we explore a new topic each month.

Price: Adult(age 13-65)$19; Junior(Age 3-12)$17; Senior(Age 65+)$18

Make-It Workshop

We invite you to stop by Studio X to try your hand at making. Make-It Workshop activities change monthly and fees vary.

Participants can purchase tickets at Studio X on the day of the workshop.

Time: March 7, 11: 30 am to 3: 30 pm

Suds & Science

Sometimes , the most interesting discussions occur over a beer or a glass of your favorite wine. That's the concept behind Suds &Science, a monthly event that brings scientists face-to -face with the general public in a neighborhood bar.

Location: Thorn Brewing, 3176 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92104

Time: March 8, 6: 30 pm to 8: 00 pm

Price:$6 at the door. Food & drinks are available for purchase. Please come early to place your orders at the bar, as staff will not be available to take orders during the event.

1. When will the Sky Tonight’s late show end?

A．At 8: 00 pm

B．At 9: 15 pm

C．At 8:30 pm

D．At 9: 00 pm

2. What do we know about the event on March 7?

A．It needs advance reservations.	B．It has Chris Evans narrate a story.
C．It is a hands-on activity.	D．It includes a tour of the solar system.

3. How long does Make-It Workshop last?

A．For four hours.

B．For half an hour.

C．For one hour.

D．For two hours.

4. What should participants of Suds & Science keep in mind?

A．Bring some food and drinks.	B．Buy their ticket online in advance.
C．Prepare a question or two for discussion.	D．Arrive at Thorn Brewing before 6: 30 pm.

8 . With so many options for short, beautiful walks in Queenstown, you are truly spoiled for choice. Here’s a list of local picks that will help you discover the best walks around Queenstown, a walkers’ paradise, for every age and ability.

Tiki Trail

For one of the best views of Queenstown and a decent workout, climb the Tiki Trail up to the Skyline Gondola building. Starting at the base of the Gondola, the Tiki Trail winds its way steeply through trees towards the lookout at the top.

Choose to hike back to Queenstown. Or if the climb has gotten the better of you, sit back, relax and catch a ride in the Skyline Gondola,

Queenstown Gardens

The Queenstown Gardens Trail is a wheelchair-accessible trail J just a few minutes from central Queenstown. The flat, easy track has spectacular views of Lake Whakatipu CecilPeak, and Walter Peak and the manicured (修剪) gardens are beautiful year-round.

You could spend hours here exploring the rose gardens or playing disc golf. If you’re tight on time, the loop (环线) around the shore of Lake Whakatipu takes less than an hour to complete.

Arrow River Trail

Starting in historic Arrowtown, a walk along the Arrow River Trail is a must-do for any visitor to Queenstown.

The track will have you filling your camera memory, especially in autumn due to the explosion of colours on the trees. From here, you can cross the bridge and walk back along the river and amongst the trees before rejoining Arrowtown’s quaint streets to admire the cafe culture, discover the region’s history or grab a pint in the sunshine.

Ben Lomond Track

Ben Lomond will greet you from the moment you arrive in town. Not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced, this demanding climb is a full-day mission with a spectacular reward.

Walkers aiming or the summit should be fully equipped and allow six to eight hours, depending on the conditions. Be prepared for snow and ice above the bush line from April to November.

1. Which place is a better choice for the disabled?

A．Tiki Trail.	B．Arrow River Trail.
C．Queenstown Gardens.	D．Ben Lomond Track.

2. What can visitors do in Arrow River Trail?

A．Appreciate the rose fragrance.

B．Experience demanding climb.

C．Have a bird-eye view of Queenstown.

D．Learn about the local history.

3. Where can you probably read the text?

A．In a storybook.	B．In a guidebook.
C．In a novel.	D．In an advertisement.

10 . J. K. Rowling frequently shows there is magic every day. Her Harry Potter series has helped people through times of stress and depression and she is always there to deliver wise words of encouragement.

She is one celebrity who is very active on Twitter. So when a single dad named Matt Burke sent her a message thanking her for the series, she noticed. Her series had helped strengthen his relationship with his 9­year­old daughter Bailey.

He included a link to his article titled Being a Broke Parent. He explained how he hadn’t found a level of financial stability that allowed him to pay bills on time and take his daughter on more activities and events. The family also doesn’t have the Internet or TV, which means there’s no “digital babysitter” and he has to rely on his own creative ways to bond with his daughter. Since he received the series, the main thing that has occupied them these days is reading books together.

Burke admits that he thought he was “too cool” for the books when they first came out and he was in his twenties, but he’s loving reading them now. “We switch off chapter by chapter reading them out loud，“Burke explains.” This not only allows her to get more used to reading aloud in front of someone, but it gets me directly involved in something she loves, and it gives me the chance to be very dramatic when I read my chapters and bring myself into the characters in the book, which has proven to be a ton of fun.”

After hearing Burke’s story, Rowling said how honored she was when Harry Potter was a part of his family’s life and offered Burke more books. Besides, people are also offering to send Burke more books as gifts. For Burke, this experience, far more than gifts, will be what he treasures.

1. Why did Burke thank J. K. Rowling according to the text?

A．She guided him how to write a good story.

B．She encouraged him when he was in trouble.

C．Her books helped him through times of confusion.

D．Her books helped him improve his bond with his daughter.

2. What is implied in Burke’s words in paragraph 4?

A．He has found it interesting to read the series.	B．He was too old to understand the series better.
C．He has chosen a better way of reading the series.	D．He hopes to play a role in the drama in the future.

3. Which word can best describe Burke’s experience according to the text?

A．Useless.

B．Normal.

C．Valuable.

D．Boring.

4. What is the main idea of this text?

A．J. K. Rowling chooses to help improve kids’ health.

B．J. K. Rowling gives a magical gift to a single father.

C．J. K. Rowling has a deep influence on others’ growth.

D．Burke comes to know J. K. Rowling through her series.