1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman have to find a new house?

A．The rent is too high for her.

B．Her old house will be taken back.

C．There is no bathroom in the old house.

2. What is the man’s suggestion?

A．Checking out university website.

B．Looking for a new house on the Internet.

C．Finding a house close to the subway station.

3. What can we learn about the man?

A．He also needs to find a house.

B．He also rents houses out.

C．He is very warm-hearted.

2 . 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 skull of the dinosaur, named Guemesia ochoai, was discovered in Argentina. Researchers said it likely belongs to a meat-eating, or carnivorous, group of dinosaurs     1     (call) abelisaurs. These dinosaurs walked on two legs and had very short arms, even     2     (short) than those of North America’s Tyrannosaurus rex. The short arms may have forced Guemesia     3     (depend) more on its powerful skull and jaws.

“Guemesia is so different     4     other meat-eating dinosaurs, which allows us to understand that we’re dealing with a     5     (total) new species,” said Agnolin Federico, the lead writer of a study on the dinosaur that was published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.

The animals existed for a few million years before     6     asteroid (小行星) hit what is now Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. That event, about 66 millions years ago, led to a series of     7     (disaster) that killed all the dinosaurs and many other animals. In total, about 75 percent of Earth’s species     8     (destroy) as a result of the asteroid.

Scientists believe abelisaurs lived on what is now Africa, South America and India. Several abelisaurs have been dug up in Argentina in the past but almost all of them were in southern Patagonia, far from the site     9     Guemesia was found.

Guemesia takes its name from Argentine independence hero Martin Miguel de Guemes and Javier Ochoa, a museum worker who made the     10     (discover).

3 . Max reads more than anyone he knows. He loves to read during all of his free time. His friends laugh at him because he would rather read than play video games, but his parents and his teachers are proud of him. They say reading is important, and it will help him learn about the world around him. They also tell him it is a good habit.

One day Max was reading a magazine article about volcanos(火山). He told his friends all about volcanos and what causes them to erupt. The very next week, the teacher started a science project about volcanoes. Guess who everyone wanted in their project group! Max’s friends weren’t laughing at him anymore.

Max ended up being in a group with Liz, Anna and Josh. The work was to create a poster board with information about volcanoes and to build a volcano model. Max made copies of the magazine article about volcanoes so his project partners could read about them too. They also went to the library to look for more information about volcanos.

The group met at Anna’s house that night to organise the information and decide what they wanted to put on the poster board. They all asked Max what he thought was most important. Then they decided together to do what Max said. The next night they met at Josh’s house to build their volcano. They used cardboard and modeling clay. First they made a volcano shape with the cardboard, and then they covered the shape in brown and red clay.

The volcano looked great. Max, Liz, Anna and Josh were very proud of their hard work. When they turned in their project, their teacher was proud too. Thanks to Max’s good habit they came an A +on both parts of the project.

1. Why do Max’s friends laugh at him?

A．He is weak in all the sports.	B．All the teachers only like him.
C．He and his parents always stay at home.	D．He likes reading instead of playing video games.

2. What made everyone want Max in their group?

A．His friendliness.	B．His good marks
C．His knowledge of volcanoes.	D．His writing skills.

3. What did Max do for the science project?

A．He bought the clay to build the volcano.

B．He provided his idea of what was most important.

C．He went to the library alone to look for more information.

D．He read the magazine article about volcanoes to his partners.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Preparing for a Science Project	B．Building Teamwork
C．Max’s Good Habit	D．Making a Volcano Model

4 . Everyone thinks it rains all the time in London. In fact, London has some great weather during late spring, summer, and early autumn. For these reasons, Londoners all know that on a sunny day,the perfect place to go is the parks across the city. Here I’ll share my list of the best parks in London.

Alexandra Park

This 196-acre park is a heaven for North London,with families,dog owners,and runners exploring its winding paths in search of a break from city life.Visitors will find sports facilties(设施),a skateboarding park and a children’s playground.The park also hosts an excellent farmer’s market most weeks on Sundays.

Chelsea Embankment Gardens

Located between Cheyne Walk and Chelsea Embankment, the Chelsea Embankment Gardens are little-known to most visitors to London. The beautiful gardens opened in 1874.There are all kinds of lowers in spring and summer, especially dahlias(大丽花),plus bench(长)scattering and plenty of trees to provide shade when the weather is sunny.

Finsbury Cireus Garden

While all London parks have a fair share of history behind them,Finsbury Circus Garden stands out for being the fig public park in the city,dating from 1607.It is also the largest public open space in the Square Mile. However,the present garden sill keeps the original(最初的) look designed by Charles Dance the Younger in 1815.It’s well known for its London plane trees and fine Japanese Pagoda tree——the only one in the city.

Holland Park

Not only is Holland Park onc of the best London parks,but it is also one of the finest.What stands out the most from Holland Park are the lowers.It was the Earl of Holland’s wife who first successfully grew dahlias in England!The dahlias are still grown within the park’s SS acres.in summer, open-air theatre and opera are staged in the park.

1. Which place may children like the most?

A．Alexandra Park.	B．Holland Park.
C．Finsbury Circus Garden.	D．Chelsea Embankment Gardens.

2. What is special about Finsbury Circus Garden?

A．It is famous for its trees.

B．It offers benches for visitors.

C．It is the largest park in London.

D．It is designed by the Earl of Holland’s wife.

3. What do Chelsca Embankment Gardens and Holland Park have in common?

A．They hold opera shows.	B．They have dahlias.
C．They are little-known to Londoners.	D．They host farmer’s markets.

5 . How I Study English

I often hear some students say English is difficult, and it gives them a headache. So they can’t learn it well. But English is very easy for me. I’m good at it. I’m very glad to tell you something about how I study English.

First, I think an interest(爱好) in English is very important. When I was in Grade One, we had a new subject—English. It was fresh for me. I was interested in it, so I worked hard at it. Soon we had an English exam and I got a very good mark. How happy I was! After that, I learned English harder and harder. Our English teacher often teaches us English songs, the songs sound nice. I often think how interesting English is!

Second, I think English is a foreign language. I should learn it well in the following ways: Listen to the teacher carefully, speak bravely, read aloud and have a good vocabulary(词汇). Then practice again and again, never be tired. And I also have a good habit: Asking whenever(不论何时) I have a question, I must make it clear by asking our English teacher. How happy I am when I understand!

Besides this, I often read English stories, jokes and easy novels. From these I know English is not only interesting, but also useful. They help me understand a lot of things. So to do more reading is an important way to learn English well.

And I also do some exercises from our class magazines, and I often write English diaries. English has become a close friend of mine.

Now I have learned English for more than two years. I always keep the first position in our school. From these words, I hope every student can learn English well.

1. Why do some students often “have a headache”?

A．Because they are easy to catch cold.	B．Because it’s often very cold.
C．Because they think English is easy.	D．Because they don’t think English is easy.

2. The writer tells us that we should be         in English if we want to learn it well.

A．bored	B．interested
C．surprised	D．strict

3. The sentence “I got a very good mark” means “        ”.

A．I got a good way

B．I had a good idea

C．I did badly in the exam

D．I did well in the exam

4. The writer thinks English is interesting because        .

A．English is full of stories

B．English is full of jokes

C．his teacher often teaches them nice English songs

D．of nothing

6 . 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。

Venice is an attractive city between the sea and the sky. The city     1    (consist) of over 100 islands and there aren’t any cars or buses. All the islands     2    (link) by canals and bridges, making it     3    (convenience) for people to travel around the city. The best­known of the canals, the Grand Canal, serves     4     the main street in the part of the city.

Venice has a lot of world­famous tourist     5    (attraction), including Saint Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica,     6     is the city’s most famous church. Every year thousands     7     tourists visit this beautiful city. They always find themselves     8    (impress) by the city’s cultural treasures.

Sadly, the Italian city has been regularly flooded by rising sea water over the years. From November to February, sea level rises up to one and a half meters,     9    (cover) many of Venice’s famous areas. But people in Venice still love their city. They are unwilling     10    (leave). Instead, they want to stay there to save Venice from the sea.

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。

China is a big country with many dialects. However, in recent years, the preservation of Chinese dialects    1     (become) a subject of concern due to various factors.

Chinese dialects represent a    2    (value) aspect of the world’s linguistic (语言的) diversity. Protecting these dialects    3    (be) crucial not only for preserving China’s diverse cultural heritage (遗产) but also for maintaining global linguistic richness. Just    4    biodiversity is essential for the ecosystem, linguistic diversity is essential for the cultural fabric of our society.

Chinese dialects carry    5    them the wisdom, traditions and unique expressions of local communities. By safeguarding these dialects, we preserve a window into Chinese history, custom and local knowledge,    6    (contribute) to a more comprehensive understanding of China.

In the digital age, using technology can aid in the preservation of dialects. Efforts should    7    (make) to digitally record dialect-specific vocabulary, phrases and stories. The development of dialect-focused applications and online platforms can facilitate the learning and communication among dialect    8    (lover) across China.

Preserving Chinese dialects is not    9    (mere) about protecting a linguistic system; it is about safeguarding cultural heritage and showcasing China’s linguistic and cultural diversity. By recognizing    10    importance of Chinese dialects and adopting the right strategies, we can ensure that China's rich linguistic system continues to thrive (繁荣).

8 . I knew that my first day of senior high school would be challenging. I was _______ that I would spend my first day in senior high school.

On Monday I was _______ for my first day of senior high school. My backpack was _______ with materials I needed, such as pencils, notebooks and so on. I hoped the first day of senior high school would go _______. Finally the first day of school _______. As I walked into the classroom, I saw my first class was _______. I didn’t do well in math. Doing math at first in the morning could be _______. I was surprised at what the math teacher said, “_______ wherever you’d like. There are no fixed seats in math class.” My math teacher was _______ very nice, and I like her from the start. My next class was English. My English teacher was Ms Popstar. She was so knowledgeable that we ________ her. After lunch I had a biology class, I figured the day was closing out and I didn’t feel too ________ about senior high school.

I knew this year was going to be a ________ because I started to realize that I was growing up to be an adult. I would ________ my classes. There were many fun and unknown things for me to ________ in senior high school. I ________ some new friends and new teachers that were so nice and welcoming on the first day.

1.

A．careless

B．nervous

C．annoyed

D．amazed

2.

A．preparing

B．looking

C．asking

D．calling

3.

A．satisfied

B．disappointed

C．impressed

D．filled

4.

A．suitable

B．advanced

C．perfect

D．expert

5.

A．passed

B．missed

C．improved

D．arrived

6.

A．Chinese

B．math

C．PE

D．physics

7.

A．tiring

B．doubtful

C．unique

D．informal

8.

A．Stand

B．Leave

C．Sit

D．Play

9.

A．actually

B．secretly

C．officially

D．partly

10.

A．tested

B．cheated

C．admired

D．helped

11.

A．strange

B．dangerous

C．wonderful

D．bad

12.

A．job

B．change

C．plan

D．goal

13.

A．give up

B．concentrate on

C．believe in

D．carry out

14.

A．recommend

B．exchange

C．explore

D．support

15.

A．met

B．recognised

C．tracked

D．greeted

9 . How Can You Create Luck in Everyday Life?

What is luck? It is agreed that more good things happen to some people. Let’s just call that luck. Now would you like to be one of these lucky people?     1    .

Feel lucky about what you have

    2     . A but they just don’t know it. Instead of giving all your attention to what you are short of, look at how lucky you are already. No doubt you have some wonderful friends, and a roof over your head.

    3    

Luck doesn’t just happen to you — it comes to you when you’re open. Learning a new skill, visiting a new place and trying a new hobby are great ways of creating your chances.

Do it right now

You’ll never create any luck if you sit there waiting for it to fall into your lap (大腿).     4    .   You will find you create more luck in everyday life.

Ask for help if necessary

Sometimes people would be ready to help you out.     5     , don’t wait for others to offer you help but go and ask them if they will give you a hand.

A．Try something new

B．Try some special things

C．If you are in trouble

D．When you are busy

E．Some people are already lucky

F．Act towards your goals at once

G．Here are four top suggestions for creating your own luck

10 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1. What can we say about the reading club?

A．It was set up in 2008.

B．It has 19 members.

C．It’s the oldest club.

2. When do the members of music club meet?

A．On Thursday.

B．On Wednesday.

C．On Saturday.

3. What’s the benefit from joining a bicycle club?

A．Reading free books.

B．Building up their bodies.

C．Performing on stage.

4. Where can we get more information about the clubs?

A．In the local newspapers.

B．From the student union.

C．On the school website.