1 . Henry Bond was about ten years old when his father died, thus left the family entirely in his mother’s care. His mother found it _______to provide for the support of a large family. However, by good _________, she made great efforts to do organize things well, and also to send Henry, the oldest, to school, and to supply him, for the most part, with such _________ as he needed.

At one time, however, Henry wanted a _________, in order to join a class in that study, and his mother could not _________ him with the money to buy it. He was very much _________ about it, and went to bed with a _________ heart, thinking what could be done.

On waking in the morning, he found that a _________ snow had fallen, and the cold wind was blowing _________. “Ah,” said he, “it is an ill wind that blows nobody good.”

He rose, ran to the house of a neighbor, and offered his __________ to clear a path around his blocks. The offer was accepted. Having completed this work, and received his __________, he went to another place for the same __________, and then to another, until he had earned enough to buy a grammar.

When school __________, Henry was in his seat, the happiest boy there, ready to begin the lesson in his new book.

From that time, Henry, was always the first in all his classes. He knew no such word as fail, but always succeeded in all he __________. Having the __________, he always found the way.

1.

A．tremendous

B．difficult

C．cautious

D．industrious

2.

A．protection

B．ambition

C．management

D．desire

3.

A．books

B．conditions

C．ambitions

D．materials

4.

A．literature

B．masterpiece

C．novel

D．grammar

5.

A．provide

B．promote

C．refuse

D．pay

6.

A．embarrassed

B．random

C．troubled

D．fearful

7.

A．light

B．heavy

C．nervous

D．merciful

8.

A．general

B．slight

C．deep

D．urgent

9.

A．fiercely

B．deliberately

C．obviously

D．temporarily

10.

A．behavior

B．service

C．kindness

D．reaction

11.

A．prize

B．award

C．fame

D．pay

12.

A．purpose

B．possession

C．determination

D．inspiration

13.

A．performed

B．processed

C．attended

D．started

14.

A．affected

B．acquired

C．attempted

D．tolerated

15.

A．wish

B．force

C．courage

D．will

2 . 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。

Beloved as they may be, many Chinese dishes only show up on family tables once a year,     1     (mark) holidays or seasonal observances. When the Qingming Festival approaches each spring, qingtuan, a sweet, jade-coloured treat begins to appear in supermarkets     2    bakeries all over the country

“In Chinese culture, it’s really important to always honour and remember your ancestors,” said Lillian Luk,     3     founder of the London pop-up Shanghai Supper Club. During the Qingming Festival people all over China go on trips to their deceased loved ones’ burial sites    4     ( sweep) the graves, burn incense and present offerings.

    5     (make) with glutinous rice flour, qingtuan dough is emerald-green because of the addition of mugwort (艾草). “Mugwort also gives the qingtuan a nice medicinal benefit. It’s meant to    6     (low) blood pressure,” said Luk, who now makes and sells the green    7     (treat) at her pop-up restaurant when the Qingming Festival rolls around.

In recent years, Luk     8     (notice) qingtuan evolving. She’s seen all sorts of novel versions pop up, from dumplings dyed green with matcha (抹茶) instead of mugwort,     9     ones filled with custard or sweet potato. Luk acknowledges the value of unexpected flavour options—seeing her children become excited and curious about foods from their culture. “Somehow, I have kind of woven this thread     10     ties my kids to my heritage, unintentionally,” said Luk.

3 . As an entrepreneur, my days are filled with a flow of information that I need to remember: meeting notes, tasks assignment, ideas. As a tech enthusiast and as someone whose handwriting isn't the best, I have been taking notes on my computer since college.     1     Along the way, I have discovered many pros of using ink versus a keyboard, from business to relaxing ones.

   Avoid distraction. Our digital devices are full of distractions: emails, notifications and those cute kitten pictures. Pen and paper are distraction-free. You won't have to deal with the urge of quickly checking the notification that just popped up.     2     Quite the opposite, it signals that you are paying attention and that what they say is of high quality because you are writing it down.

Better for memory. Taking notes on your pad or via your key board affects your memory. Research co-led by professors from Princeton and the University of California showed that college students who took notes with pen and paper remembered more than those who used a computer.

    3    People who take notes on their laptops tend to type faster than those who write and end up taking verbatim(逐字的) notes, which involves a shallower form of cognitive processing.    4     Paper also allows more flexibility: underlining,circling, connecting elements with arrows and doodling, offering a more comfortable note- taking experience that will also allow for faster reviewing when coming back to them.

Take pleasure in the craft. Writing is a craft, and while my handwriting has never been excellent, I took the time to invest in it.     5     It's relatively distraction-free and putting effort into producing beautiful handwriting can be satisfying.

A．Higher -quality notes

B．Learn knowledge faster

C．Writing on paper can have a relaxing effect.

D．Pen and paper are convenient and available somehow.

E．But about two years ago, I decided to switch to pen and paper.

F．Those writing with pens tend to take shorter, straight-to-the- point notes.

G．Plus, your conservationist is less likely to think that your note-taking is a distraction.

5 . Over a decade ago, the science fiction series Black Mirror showed a story about using artificial intelligence to bring back loved ones. Thanks to technological advancement, the latest AI technology brings hope of recreating loved ones through virtual form.

Recently, it was revealed that renowned musician Tino Bao had created a digital version of his daughter, who in 2021 passed away due to a rare disease at the age of 22. With the help of Xiaoice, Microsoft Asia’s AI branch based in China, Bao was able to recreate his daughter Bao Rong as an AI-powered virtual figure. Tino Bao, his family and the team went to great lengths to piece together pictures, audio-visual recordings, and narrated memories of Rong. After thousands of trials and errors, they presented the life-like digital human who speaks in both Mandarin and English. Bao has finally launched a company to bring the technological miracle to other families experiencing such loss.

However, this technological achievement has also been accompanied by many controversies. The idea of bringing back a loved one through AI may seem comforting. Still, researchers caution that constantly interacting with an AI version of a deceased loved one could potentially affect the natural grieving process, leaving individuals stuck in a state of denial. This could lead to prolonged grief and other mental health issues. Furthermore, there’s a risk that people may become overly dependent on the technology, prioritizing their interactions with the AI version over forming new, real-life relationships.

With the case of Bao Rong out in the open, AI resurrection (复活) has become a business. From simple “talking pictures” that sound nothing like the loved ones to deep fake videos of actors speaking with the faces of those who passed away, the lower end of the market is more “artificial” than “intelligent”. Therefore, it is crucial to establish proper regulations and ethical standards to ensure that the use of AI-resurrection technology is safe and responsible.

1. Why does the author mention Black Mirror?

A．To advertise Microsoft’s virtual products.

B．To lead to the discussion about AI resurrection.

C．To prove the predictive power of science fiction.

D．To highlight the advancement of artificial intelligence.

2. Which of the following aspects is the primary focus of paragraph 2?

A．The popularity of AI-resurrection technology.

B．Reasons for making a digital version of Bao Rong.

C．Challenges of developing a life-like digital human.

D．The process of creating an AI-powered virtual figure.

3. What can we learn about AI-resurrection technology from paragraph 3?

A．It still has some technical limitations.

B．It helps people build new real-life relationships.

C．It can be a person’s obstacle to recovering from sadness.

D．It enables individuals to preserve good memories of loved ones.

4. What does the author suggest people do?

A．Strengthen the management of the technology.

B．Apply the technology to making pictures and videos.

C．Put the technology into the market as soon as possible.

D．Educate the public about the potential risks of technology.

6 . On a cool spring evening, I found myself leisurely seated by a refreshment stand near Beihai Lake, enjoying the sight of shining ripples. The subtle _________ of leaves in the breeze immersed me in the liveliness of life. Across from me, a woman and her young daughter shared a moment; the child, a charming little figure of about seven or eight with an upturned nose, was _________ her ice cream, her mother holding the girl’s _________, whispering sweet nothings.

A brisk wind caused the child to _________. Reacting swiftly, her mother wrapped her in the coat and started to _______ it up, unaware of the _________ matched buttons until she was midway through the task. Realizing the error, she quickly corrected her mistake. Yet, such a careless slip, did not _________ the girl. “Oh, mommy, your attention _________!” the child said, bursting into hearty laughter, which brought a _________ look on her mother’s face. As a __________, I expected a good dressing-down for the little girl. But there was only an embarrassing __________ of a few seconds. Then I heard the mother’s gentle voice. “Yes, it certainly did, for my heart went out to you!” said the mother, pointing a kind finger __________ the girl. The child blinked in confusion, hiding her blush in the chest of her mother, who hugged her __________ in her arms. A smile of gratification spread over the mother’s face.

Witnessing this tender display of __________ affection, I was profoundly touched. Yet, even more striking was the mother’s approach to treating her daughter’s misbehavior, for quite a few people seem to forget that the best way to educate a child is not indulging or blaming, nor even moral lecturing, but tender ________ with love.

1.

A．color

B．fragrance

C．taste

D．scene

2.

A．accused of

B．concerned about

C．anxious for

D．occupied with

3.

A．coat

B．book

C．bag

D．collar

4.

A．choke

B．cough

C．laugh

D．freeze

5.

A．wrap

B．wear

C．button

D．cover

6.

A．perfectly

B．wrongly

C．evenly

D．beautifully

7.

A．escape

B．harm

C．warn

D．cheer

8.

A．abandoned

B．deepened

C．wondered

D．wandered

9.

A．happy

B．neutral

C．sour

D．amused

10.

A．looker-on

B．passer-by

C．go-between

D．new-comer

11.

A．session

B．rest

C．trial

D．interval

12.

A．on

B．at

C．over

D．across

13.

A．bravely

B．fiercely

C．gently

D．calmly

14.

A．heartened

B．motherly

C．pure

D．lovely

15.

A．enlightening

B．firing

C．setting

D．triggering

7 . 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。

An exhibition,     1    （feature）around 200 culture artifacts from the era of interaction between the Chinese and French royal courts in the 17th and 18th centuries, kicked off at the Palace Museum in Beijing on Monday, marking the opening of the 18th     2    （edit）of the Festival Croisements. Croisements, meaning “crossover” in French, symbolizes mutual influence and     3    （connection）between Chinese and French cultures.     4     exhibition is a key event for the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism,     5     celebrates the 60-year diplomatic bond between the two countries.

Highlighted exhibits, from the collections of the two museums, include a gilt copper watch with a portrait of French King Louis XIV, most likely a gift from the monarch（君主）    6     Qing Dynasty（1644—1911）Emperor Kangxi; two pieces from Ten Tribute Horses, a booklet     7    （sign）by French Jesuit painter and missionary（传教士）Jean-Denis Attiret（1702—68）; and a porcelain panel painting of Qing Emperor Qianlong, which     8    （purchase）by French King Louis XV I in 1776 and kept at the Palace of Versailles ever since.

Launched in 2006, the Festival Croisements is dedicated to     9    （active）promoting exchanges and dialogues between Chinese and French art institutions and artists, presenting innovation and energy of their culture and art,     10     enhancing mutual understanding and friendship.

8 . 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。

In the vibrant summer following their high school graduation, best friends Sally and Jasmine decided to celebrate the beginning of their new chapter with a surfing holiday on the beaches of Hawaii. Sally, known for her boldness and bravery on the waves, and Jasmine, the cautious planner, found themselves in the paradise of surfers, ready to ride the endless summer.

Their Hawaiian adventure began under crystal blue skies, with the sun casting a golden glow over their ambitions. Jasmine had thoroughly planned their days to include both surfing lessons and ample downtime to soak in the island’s tranquility (宁静). Sally, however, was drawn to the whispers of challenge and conquest that the northern beaches promised. Known for their untamed (无法驾驭的) waves and the legends of surfers who dared to dance upon them, these waters attracted Sally constantly.

Despite Jasmine’s caution, particularly about the rumors of shark sightings, Sally’s desire only grew. She argued that risk was an integral part of surfing, a test on one’s respect and understanding of the ocean’s power. Jasmine’s warnings fell on deaf ears as Sally, drive n by a mixture of youthful invincibility (不可战胜)and a deep-seated need to prove herself, decided to take on the northern waves alone.

The day Sally chose for her adventure began with a seemingly calm. The ocean looked welcoming, its surface broken only by the gentle roll of waves. Two safeguards were watching surfers riding waves in the sea nearby. Not a trace of danger or sharks could be found. Jasmine watched with a mixture of awe and anxiety as Sally paddled(划桨)out, her figure gradually becoming a small dot against the vastness of the sea.

As hours passed, the sky’s clear blue deepened to a dark grey, and the ocean began to reveal its true nature. Waves, once calm, grew in size and intensity, challenging Sally’s skill and determination. She rode them with grace, each successful return fueling her confidence. But nature cares little for human bravery.

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2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

As Sally rode on the crowning wave of the day, a dark shape secretly emerged underneath.

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Hearing Sally’s scream, Jasmine quickly figured out what happened and rushed to the safeguards.

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10 . Districts across the US are trying to address the high number of students needing mental health support. What if they could enlist students as part of the solution, too? A rural Ohio high school has done just that.

At Claymont High School in Uhrichsville, Ohio, a group of about 21 high schoolers are trained in mental health first aid. They’ve taken courses to learn how to help their peers who are going through a difficult time.

The students, who are in grades 10 through 12, are part of a larger program called Peers Uplifting Peers, or PUP, which helps to break down the stigma (耻辱) around mental health and wellness and normalize having conversations about both and seeking professional help when necessary.

A key part of their training is to help their friends get in touch with professionals and established resources. “Students are helping out by picking up on early warning signs. They are noticing that maybe someone is having a hard day or is just sitting by themselves,” said Kelsi Barnhart, the school’s assistant principal. “They try to be good friends, and they speak up. It’s not that they are stepping in and providing counseling.”

Despite a national conversation around mental health, the context may be different in rural areas like Uhrichsville where people feel ashamed of discussing mental health. “It’s hard to talk about mental health out loud,” said Bridget Britton, a licensed social worker. Getting to a therapist can also be a challenge since most rural areas do not have the bus and rail systems found in urban communities. There are also financial barriers. “Many rural residents work on farms, which often don’t provide workers with health insurance,” she said.

1. What can we learn from paragraph 1?

A．Students face mental health issues.

B．Students actively seek mental health help.

C．Students are unwilling to share mental health programs.

D．Students are getting involved in the mental health program.

2. What is the purpose of the Peers Uplifting Peers (PUP) program?

A．Promoting academic excellence.

B．Advocating for stricter school policies.

C．Reducing the shame concerning mental well-being.

D．Encouraging competitive behavior among students.

3. What can be inferred about accessing mental health support in rural areas?

A．Transportation systems are well-established in rural areas.

B．Mental health issues are less taken seriously in rural areas.

C．Licensed social workers are readily available in rural communities.

D．Financial barriers and lack of insurance prevent access to therapists.

4. What’s the most suitable title for the passage?

A．PUP: Peers taking the lead in high school.

B．PUP: Government breaking down the stigma.

C．Mental Health: Professionals offering training.

D．Mental Health: A pressing issue among students.