1 . 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。

Alan had loved poetry since fourth grade. In his spare time, he would sit alone, absorbed in creating a poem, carefully designing its content and sound. More often than not, he would read poems with full emotion and a beautiful voice, which brought him spiritual pleasure.

However, when he turned 13, he was going through puberty. Puberty is when kids start to become mature and experience many physical and emotional changes. Alan already hit his growth spurt (成长高峰期). He was very tall. Now, he was just waiting for his voice to deepen. Before the voice deepens, it will crack (破裂) and sound high-pitched (尖锐的).

In Alan’s English class, his teacher would have students do “Popcorn Reading”. Popcorn Reading is when one student reads and then calls on another student to continue reading. Alan was eventually called on. He started to read the sentence. He noticed that his voice came out all high-pitched. It sounded like he had a sore throat. His classmates started laughing at him. “What happened to your voice?” they joked. Alan was so embarrassed. He sunk into his chair and put his jacket hood over his head.

After class, the teacher went to Alan to talk to him. The teacher said Alan should not feel embarrassed. Voice cracking happens to everyone. Alan still felt pretty bad about it. For the next few days, word got around about Alan’s voice. People kept asking him to talk, but Alan wouldn’t. He just stayed quiet. Even when teachers called on him to read or asked him a question, he just wrote it down. Even for his love for poems, Allan just kept creating, but dared not to read them out.

One afternoon, his teacher called him into his office, and said with a smile, “Alan, to celebrate the coming Thanksgiving Day, our school decides to organise an activity presenting shows with dancing and singing. All the students will join in it. Could you write a poem and read it on the event?”

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。
Paragraph 1:

Hearing the teacher’s words, Alan froze on the spot.

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Paragraph 2:

On the Thanksgiving Day, the skills worked and Alan gave a perfect performance.

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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。

Chengdu is a nice lively city with a busy street life which people always find amusing. If you are traveling to Chengdu with children, a stop at one of the Giant Pnda Reserves will be     1     you must try. But that’s not all there is to see for children.

Kids will also enjoy     2    (take) a walk around ancient Jin Li Street, with its colorful market atmosphere, temples, the river and bridges. Stop at the teahouses, enjoy the markets, and try some    3    (taste) Sichuan dishes. Just around     4     corner you will find all sorts of Tibetan clothes and cultural objects, different from the usual souvenirs     5    (find) throughout China.

In addition, Chengdu can     6    (use) as a base for many one-day hikes in Sichuan Province. Besides the Giant Pandas,     7     the city is well-known for, there will be plenty to keep the kids busy in this area.     8    (certain), it is worth staying for a few days if you have the time.

Chengdu is also considered the gateway for travel into Tibet. Sichuan Province itself has a large Tibetan population and offers plenty     9     opportunities for interacting with minority cultures. Children can enjoy and learn from these     10    (encounter) here.

4 . How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

It can surely be challenging and a little scary to step out of your comfort zone, but facing unfamiliar challenges can help you feel happier and more fulfilled in the long run. How to grow outside your comfort zone?     1    .

Regard discomfort as progress.

    2    .Whenever you try something new and make a move to step out of your comfort zone, remind yourself that the discomfort you’re feeling is ultimately progress that’s leading you to achieve your goals. Getting comfortable with discomfort is just like exercising a muscle; you have to continuously do it to get stronger and better.

Reward yourself for trying new things.

Treat yourself to stay motivated and energized. For example, whenever you do something that’s out of your comfort zone, buy yourself a small treat, take yourself out to a nice meal, or spend time doing other activities that you enjoy.     3    .

Surround yourself with supportive people.

Ask friends and family for encouragement and support. Tell your closest friends, family members, or partners what you’re trying to do and why.     4    .Whenever you feel hesitant, just know you have a whole team of people ready to celebrate your accomplishments.

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Get rid of things that’ll give you an excuse not to try something. For example, if your goal is to socialize with more people, turn off your phone when you go to a party or gathering so you won’t be tempted to use it as a distraction. Your environment can block or help your progress, so do what you can to improve it to guarantee success.

A．Adjust your goals in time

B．Your experiences can inspire them

C．Change your environment to help you grow

D．Overcome fear by adopting a positive mindset

E．They’ll be more than happy to get behind you and cheer you on

F．This will motivate you to step out and experience different possibilities

G．Try new activities and gain wide perspectives by following these strategies

5 . Over 200 musicians have jointly penned an open letter, urging AI developers not to use AI that infringes (侵犯) upon the rights of human artists, and requesting commitments to stop developing related AI music producing technologies.

The letter stresses the irresponsible use of AI, such as reducing royalties (版税) to artists by employing AI voices and using musical works without permission. Indeed, the problem of copyright infringement in the music industry has caused concerns in many countries, including China. In 2023, a well-known Singaporean singer topped trending lists on Chinese social media after users uploaded AI-produced songs using her voice. This later caused the heated discussion-whether AI music creators should be accused of using other artists’ works without permission.

Compared to the grassroots use of AI technology, the shockwaves caused by large companies are even more significant. In the US, tech giants like YouTube have begun testing AI music production tools. Recently, the AI music producing software Suno released its V3 version and made it available for users to produce songs about two minutes in length simply by providing basic text clues. In China, a domestic AI music producing software business has rapidly emulated them and released its first model “Tiangong Sky Music”, capable of producing 80-second and two-channel songs.

Although tools like Suno lower the barrier for music creation, they are unlikely to entirely replace professional musicians, especially talented ones, as music is an expression of human artistic creation. The value of music lies not only in melody and rhythm but also in the story and emotion behind it, elements that current AI technology struggles to fully copy.

Sacrificing and infringing upon the rights of artists, which leads to the damage of the music ecosystem, is unacceptable. Relevant authorities need to set up regulations to help enhance legal systems.

1. Why was the singer mentioned in paragraph 2?

A．To highlight her popularity.	B．To arouse a heated discussion.
C．To display viral AI music works.	D．To show a copyright damage case.

2. What does the underlined word “emulated” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Followed.

B．Overlooked.

C．Assessed.

D．Criticized.

3. What is a feature of AI music producing tools?

A．Creating human artistic stories.	B．Lacking ability of emotion expression.
C．Struggling in melody and rhythm.	D．Clearing barriers for music production.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards AI music producing tools?

A．Supportive.

B．Optimistic.

C．Unfavorable.

D．Indifferent.

6 . Time for International Booker Prize again! The novels on 2024 International Booker Prize shortlist (入围名单) cover cultures, styles and the width of human experience and associate us with new sensations and memories.

Not a River by Selva Almada, translated by Annie

Two men and their friend’s teenage son go on a fishing trip. Frustrated after hours of wrestling with a hooked fish, one of them shoots it with a gun. So begins a tale about perseverance, guilt, desire and outsider suspicion.

The Details by la Genberg, translated by Kira

Genberg said that she began writing The Details, “just like the woman in the novel, in a world health crisis in 2020, when I headed to my bookshelf and randomly picked up a book that fell open in my hands. ”It’s a novel related to relationships, connection, memory and time.

What I’d Rather Ponder by Posthuma, translated by Sarah

The narrator is a twin whose brother has recently passed away. Posthuma said the story was inspired by a personal experience when “the one person that I thought would always be there withdrew from my life”. The novel is praised for its “utter truth” and unique writing style.

Crooked Plow by Viera Junior, translated by Johnny

Two sisters are confused by the powers of a knife beneath their grandmother’s bed. With magical and social realism, it illustrates the story of farmers in Brazil’s poorest region. It speaks to the significance of remembering our histories and preserving the land that sustains us.

The winner will be announced on June 21st, 2024. And £50,000 prize money will be divided equally between the author and the translator. Shortlisted authors and translators will share a prize of £6,000.

1. What do Not a River and The Details have in common?

A．They are written in the same style.	B．They deal with diverse themes.
C．They are final winners of Booker Prize.	D．They relate to the author's own life.

2. Which of the four novels shows the importance of land protection?

A．Not a River.	B．The Details.
C．What I’d Rather Ponder.	D．Crooked Plow.

3. How much will the author of the winning novel be awarded?

A．£3,000.

B．£6,000.

C．£25,000.

D．£50,000.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker join the nature club?

A．The science club was full.

B．He was interested in nature.

C．Some classmates invited him.

2. What is the source of 25% of modern medicines?

A．The ocean.

B．The field.

C．The rainforest.

3. How much fresh water can be used by human?

A．Ninety-seven percent.

B．Three percent.

C．One third.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Host and guest.

B．Customer and waiter.

C．Teacher and student.

2. What does Max study at Stanford?

A．Music.

B．Literature.

C．Composition.

3. What inspired Max to make the album?

A．His desire to grow up.

B．His insight into music.

C．His mom’s love for music.

4. What will Max do with his future music?

A．Add new musical styles.

B．Release classical music albums.

C．Cooperate with French composers.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Their weekend plans.

B．Their final exams.

C．Their dream jobs.

2. When does the man finish his shift on Sundays?

A．At 3 pm.

B．At 8pm.

C．At 9 pm.

3. Why does the man work part-time?

A．To live independently.

B．To raise his family.

C．To save for his college.

4. What is the woman advised to do?

A．Study overnight.

B．Postpone job hunting.

C．Plan in advance.