1 . 听下面一段独白, 回答以下小题。
1. What day is today?

A．Monday.

B．Wednesday.

C．Thursday.

2. Where is it mild with some light rain today?

A．In the west.

B．In the north.

C．In the south.

3. What’s the weather like in the northwest on Thursday?

A．Cloudy and windy.

B．Windy and rainy.

C．Mild with light rain.

4. When will it be clear throughout the country?

A．On Friday.

B．On Saturday.

C．On Sunday.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What seems to have been heard?

A．Someone is walking.

B．The wind is blowing.

C．A pet is playing

2. What does the woman advise doing at last?

A．Going out to check.

B．Turning on the light.

C．Going to sleep quietly.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man want to do?

A．Book a ticket.

B．Reserve a room.

C．Order a taxi.

2. When does the man’s plane take off?

A．At 9:00 in the morning.

B．At 11:30 in the morning.

C．At 11:30 in the evening.

3. What is the man’s phone number?

A．7372-9232.

B．7322-9232.

C．7372-9322.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does Richard work?

A．In New York.

B．In Washington D．

C．C．In San Francisco.

2. What was Richard doing when the earthquake happened?

A．Sleeping.

B．Working

C．Watching TV.

3. What happened in the earthquake?

A．Some books fell off the bookshelf.

B．The windows were broken.

C．Some chairs fell over.

4. What will Richard do after the conversation?

A．Hand in the report.

B．Continue with his work.

C．Go back home quickly.

5 . The hottest year on record is coming to a close, emissions of planet-warming gases are still rising globally, and the most ambitious climate goal set by world leaders is all but impossible to meet, according to a new analysis by the United Nations.

Between 2021 and 2022, global greenhouse gas emissions grew about 1%, the analysis finds. Emissions need to fall as quickly as possible to avoid catastrophic climate impacts such as uncontrollable sea level rise, unsurvivable heat in some areas and mass extinction of plants and animals.

Right now, the world is headed for at least 4.5℉ of warming this century compared to global temperatures in the late 1800s. It is assumed that countries will do everything they have currently promised under the Paris Agreement, including things that some governments have said they’ll only do if wealthy countries follow through on promises to help foot the bill, for example, helping to pay for renewable energy infrastructure in less wealthy nations. If such conditions aren’t met, the planet is headed for more than 5°F of warming, the analysis finds.

The new range is ever so slightly lower than predicted in last year’s analysis, which reflects the very slow progress that humanity is making on slowing emissions and controlling future warming. Even the lower end of the current projected temperature range — 4.5°F of warming — is extremely high. And the lower target is likely out of reach entirely at this point — a finding that is backed up by another recent study.

The new analysis emphasizes once again that controlling oil, gas and coal operations is key to controlling global warming. It finds that, if humans extract (提取) and burn all the oil, gas and coal currently in development worldwide, countries would collectively emit enough greenhouse gases to basically hit the higher temperature target under the Paris Agreement. That means all new oil, gas and coal extraction is essentially incompatible (对立的) with avoiding harmful warming later this century. Right now, many countries including the United States are still allowing new fossil fuel extraction.

1. What does the underlined word “catastrophic” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Limited.

B．Invisible.

C．Ruinous.

D．Controllable.

2. What is a worrying situation the world faces now according to the text?

A．Solutions to global warming aren’t clear.

B．The world is heading to a warmer future.

C．Countries are unwilling to make promises.

D．The temperature target is unrealistically high.

3. What is the author’s attitude towards the USA’s current move?

A．Indifferent.

B．Optimistic.

C．Cautious.

D．Critical.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．A new analysis is calling for all the countries to reach an agreement.

B．Fossil fuel extraction control is far from a solution to pollution.

C．The huge impacts of global warming are predictable but uncontrollable.

D．The world is far behind on controlling planet-warming pollution.

6 . If you want to stand out, 10,000 hours of training will take you much further than your natural abilities. Mozart is considered by many as the greatest composer who ever lived. Traditionally, many people ________ outstanding achievements like Mozart’s are due to talent, or even inborn inspiration or ________.

This assumption holds especially true for child prodigies (神童) like Mozart whose music talent ________ the world at the age of six. But looking more ________ at this phenomenon, we find that these individuals actually had to practice countless hours before showing their ________ remarkable talent. In fact, scientists indicate that a prodigy’s training typically ________ at a very early age, with massive time invested in practice.

For example, when the six-year-old Mozart toured Europe to ________ his brilliant piano skills, he had already ________ 3,500 hours of musical training. If you compare this to other pianists who have practiced for as long, Mozart’s ________ wasn’t all that exceptional. It seems that outstanding abilities come from intensive strict practice ________ natural talents. A study shows the only factor directly ________ the students’ level of achievement was the amount of serious practice time: the most ________ performers had practiced for an average of 10,000 hours, while the least skilled had only 4,000 hours of practice. What’s even more revealing is that there were no ________: All of the top performers had ________ great efforts to their practice. It seems that no extraordinary talent can ________ without tough practice.

1.

A．admit

B．assume

C．realize

D．hope

2.

A．motivation

B．progress

C．fate

D．determination

3.

A．amazed

B．excited

C．questioned

D．scared

4.

A．slowly

B．hurriedly

C．widely

D．closely

5.

A．old-fashioned

B．so-called

C．well-organized

D．newly-discovered

6.

A．begins

B．exists

C．ends

D．grows

7.

A．polish

B．spread

C．display

D．broadcast

8.

A．exchanged

B．accelerated

C．undergone

D．missed

9.

A．achievement

B．ambition

C．exploration

D．experience

10.

A．other than

B．rather than

C．as well as

D．in case of

11.

A．putting forward

B．adjusted to

C．bringing up

D．involved in

12.

A．aggressive

B．ordinary

C．energetic

D．gifted

13.

A．limitations

B．principles

C．exceptions

D．evidences

14.

A．devoted

B．adapted

C．saved

D．reduced

15.

A．perform

B．escape

C．suffer

D．shine

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。

The film Poetry tells an inspirational story of a young     1     (construct) worker called Hailuo who dreams of becoming a poet and lands a job at a poetry magazine named Caiwei.

However, just as he begins to make an impact, the editor-in-chief is diagnosed with a serious illness. The weight of saving the magazine falls onto Hailuo’s shoulders. The challenge is     2     (overwhelm), but Hailuo faces it positively and saves the magazine     3     (eventual).

The film has received critical acclaim (好评),     4     (win) Best Picture at China’s Wushan Goddess Art Film Festival in early April. It has been listed     5     one of the key promotion films of one of China’s national film overseas promotion centers.

Though Poetry     6     (film) in 2020 under a very limited budget, Ning Jingwu, the director of Poetry and his crew insisted on finishing the film, hoping to inspire more people     7     (read) and write poetry.

The film’s Chinese name Caiwei takes its name from     8     poem in Shijing, or The Book of Songs, the earliest collection of poems in China. The film also quotes a large number of poems, some of     9     are suggestions provided by some poetry and drama organizations and some were selected by the crew due to the meaning these works     10     (hold) for them during the shoot.

8 . Repeatedly hitting the alarm’s snooze (小睡) button isn’t always the best way to start the day. Check out these tips for building an effective morning routine — one that you may actually stick with!

Get a good night’s sleep

How to wake up feeling refreshed depends on you being well rested and ready to go. Research has shown that for many adults, getting 7—8 hours of sleep is ideal. Make sure your room is quiet and there aren’t any bright lights that could affect your ability to sleep.     1    . If your room isn’t dark enough, you might consider getting room darkening curtains or wearing an eye mask so your body can rest better.

    2    

Many of us hit that snooze button until the last possible second and then race through getting ready as fast as possible. However, waking up when the alarm goes off the first time can actually be a great way to get your body up and running. Once you’re up, stay up!     3    .

Hydrate (补水) when you wake

You’ve just gone approximately eight hours without eating or drinking, so your body could use a pick-me-up.     4    . Many experts suggest that you might try drinking some water to jump start your metabolism first. Starting with water in the morning will even help you stay hydrated all day long.

Take time to meditate (冥想)

    5    . Relaxing, letting the worries of the day go, and focusing on the positives in your life can help you feel uplifted and inspired to take on even the most challenging day.

A．Don’t hit the alarm’s snooze button

B．Prepare for a fresh morning the night before

C．Don’t rush for that cup of coffee to get you fresh quickly

D．Figure out what you need to take with you to school or work

E．Our bodies are biologically programmed to sleep when it’s dark out

F．Your body won’t really benefit from capturing a few more minutes of rest

G．Taking 10 minutes in the morning to meditate helps start the day peacefully

9 . 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。

A big gathering of friends sat around our living room making music. “Get up there, Roberty Bob!” my mum Mary encouraged me. It was 1996, and aged five, I’d recently started Irish dance lessons with my two older sisters. I showed off some of the steps I’d learned in a shy and nervous way as the friends cheered.

We lived on an apple orchard (苹果园) in the Huon Valley, which had been in my dad’s family for generations. Mum had left her own family’s farm in Ireland after she met my father, Robert, while he was travelling around Europe. She vowed to never forget the culture of her homeland.

On nights like this one, friends and family would gather for a jam session (即兴演奏会). Many would bring instruments—tin whistles, Celtic drums, piano accordions — and produce a noisy Irish symphony (交响乐). Music was as much a part of my childhood as the country air I breathed.

When I turned 14, my parents gave me a guitar, and I began to suspect life would take me far beyond the bush. After school, I got into the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) which led to a career in musical theatre. I had a ball performing in shows across Australia, like Disney’s Aladdin and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. During this period, I met a beautiful actress named Chloé Zuel and in 2019 we married. After COVID, I found it hard to get back to the former routine. Then, in April this year, I was sent an audition (试音) notice for a new musical about Elvis Presley set to tour Australia. We grew up with Irish and classical music, I thought. I knew nothing about Elvis. I figured they’d give the role to some Elvis fan and resolved to audition for smaller parts. Chloé disagreed and encouraged me to go for it though she was pregnant and needed company.

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。

Amazingly, a few weeks later I learned that out of 700 applicants, I’d got the lead.

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In the finally show, Elvis sang Can’t Help Falling in Love to his new baby, and so did I.

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10 . Best Family Vacations in the Caribbean

Choosing a Caribbean vacation that meets the needs of young children, preteens and adults might seem like a challenging task. The following introduction may provide you with some choices.

U. S. Virgin Islands

With three islands to choose from, U. S. Virgin Islands appeal to families who like to combine beach time with a bit of exploration. Virgin Islands National Park on St. John offers this combination — and more — with 20-plus trails and access to popular Trunk Bay beach. Kids will also enjoy Coral World Ocean Park on St. Thomas, where they can swim with dolphins and sea lions.

Bahamas

Beautiful beaches, magnificent reefs and opportunities for horseback riding and surfing lessons make the Bahamas a family favorite. Plus, this string of 700 islands boasts plenty of budget- and family-friendly resorts. One of the most famous resorts — Atlantis Paradise Island — even has its own 141-acre water park and the world’s largest open-air marine habitat for the young to enjoy. At the marine habitat, travelers can enjoy watching various aquatic animals swim by.

Cayman Islands

Grand Cayman, the largest and most popular of this three-island chain, offers families tons of ways to enjoy their time together. Adults and kids can sunbathe, build sandcastles and float in the Caribbean Sea at Seven Mile Beach, or swim with stingrays (刺魟) in the shallow water of Stingray City. To get up close and personal with more sea life, head to the Cayman Turtle Centre to interact with turtles of all shapes and sizes.

British Virgin Islands

Calm waters and pollution-free beaches attract travelers of all ages to the British Virgin Islands. While the destination can be pricey, families can save money by splashing around Smuggler’s Cove, a free beach known for its sea turtles and relaxing atmosphere. Visitors will also enjoy themselves in the Baths National Park.

1. What is special about the U. S. Virgin Islands?

A．The beaches are free of pollution.

B．Water sports courses can be taken.

C．Exploration lovers may be interested in it.

D．Kids can learn to communicate with dolphins.

2. How can families save money on the British Virgin Islands?

A．By going to a free beach.

B．By exploring a national park together.

C．By swimming only in shallow water.

D．By getting close to the marine habitats.

3. What do the recommended vacations have in common?

A．They all have a special park.

B．Beautiful reefs can be appreciated.

C．Visitors have access to sea animals.

D．Places for building sandcastles are provided.