1 . The metro in Lanzhou is open to the public.          exciting news it is!

A．What

B．How

C．How an

D．What an

2 . - May I have          look at the new skirt you bought yesterday?
- Of course.

A．a

B．an

C．the

D．/

3 . This free night of music is a must-attend for jazz fans and music lovers alike! It is presented in association with the American Jazz Museum.

For the first time on stage in an ongoing cooperation, theoretical physicist Stephen Alexander and NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison, a New Orleans-based saxophonist, explore their theory of quantum improvisation (量子即兴创作). They will also be joined by composer and bassist Santi Debriano along with other famous musicians for a night of jazz and its poetic link to the universe.

Time

7:00 pm—8:30 pm, December 22,2023

Event

6:00 p. m.—Doors open

7:00 p. m.—Lively conversation on jazz and quantum improvisation with Library President Lisa Browar, Stephen Alexander, and Donald Harrison

7:30 p. m.—Jazz concert—seven to eight songs, including two original pieces—starts!

8:30 p. m.—Jazz concert concludes

Venue

Please note that this event will be held at the Folly Theater, 300 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105. The program will be free and open to the public, but advanced registration will be required. Attendees can also purchase the souvenirs such as T-shirts and caps linked to the event as well as the magazine signed by these famous musicians.

Parking

Parking is available in the garage next to the Folly Theater for $10-$15. The garage only accepts credit cards.

1. What does the concert mainly focus on?

A．The modern science.	B．The popular music.
C．The musical instruments.	D．The jazz of physics.

2. How long does the Jazz concert last?

A．Half an hour.

B．An hour.

C．One and half an hour.

D．Two hours.

3. Which of the following is free of charge?

A．Parking in the garage.	B．A T-shirt worn by a musician.
C．Admission to the event.	D．The magazine signed by musicians.

4 . The winter migration (迁徙) season has arrived. With the cold wave heading down south, migratory birds from faraway places such as Siberia have begun to arrive at Dongting Lake, central China for the winter.

Dongting Lake in central China’s Hunan Province is the country’s second-largest freshwater lake. When the temperature rises after a short cold time, locals call the 10th lunar month “Indian summer.” During this time, the lake’s water level drops and sedges (莎草) grow, allowing wintering birds to plentiful food.

Song Yucheng, deputy chief engineer of East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve, is proud of their protection work. According to him, the Eurasian spoonbills are the first to arrive at the heart of East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve. They line up and use sideways sweeps of their beaks to filter (过滤) out tiny fish and shrimp. When they fly to another spot looking for food, people can only see the vast expanse of a white sky.

“Now the weather is also very good, the sky is very clear, with green grass, clear water and white spoonbills wandering for hunting. It’s a beautiful picture of nature,” said Song.   

For the villagers living in the East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve, their farm fields are still full of busy and active fellows after harvest because there are about 100 swans settled down there. To provide these birds with an quiet and safe environment, the local government has stopped the vehicles and visitors from entering the area.

“Firecrackers are not allowed, and loud noises are also not allowed in the surrounding area,” said Long Yong, a villager from the Hehua Village, citing the local government.

1. The birds migrate to Dongting Lake not because _____.

A．Siberia is cold at winter.

B．It is the nearest to Siberia.

C．The protection work there goes great.

D．The warm temperature and plentiful food.

2. The underlined words in paragraph 3 is a name of ___.

A．an engineer	B．a kind of bird
C．migration destination	D．birds food

3. From what Song said, we can infer_____.

A．Weather is always good here.

B．More birds are coming here.

C．The environment is beautiful here.

D．It’s good to draw pictures here.

4. The last two paragraphs tell about____.

A．government measures

B．fields harvest

C．village life

D．how to observe birds in nature

5 . If you’re always comparing yourself to your peers, you might be low in confidence and unsure of yourself. Here are some tips on how to stop comparing yourself to others.

Write down your positive traits. When you ignore your abilities, it becomes easier to compare yourself to others. You might focus on their strengths and ignore your own completely.     1     By being aware of your best qualities, you can learn to love yourself and build up your self﹣confidence.

Keep a gratitude journal. A gratitude journal helps you recognize the things you may take for granted so you can fully appreciate them. To start journaling, reflect on the little things that bring you joy.     2     Explain how they influence your life in detail. For example, if you jog in the park every day, you might express how you’re grateful for your health and how jogging helps you overcome stress at work.

    3     Instead of focusing on your “weaknesses”, reflect on the areas you can improve. Take advantage of all chances to improve your skills and techniques. Don’t be afraid to ask other people for help along the way. Only by making efforts to improve your abilities can you make yourself happy.

Compete against yourself.     4     Instead, use comparison to become an improved version of yourself. Set goals for yourself and try to improve your own personal best. When you set a goal for yourself, track your progress so that you can see how you are moving toward that goal. That way

Overcoming comparison is a continuous process, but it is possible!     5    

A．Take control over your life.

B．Work on improving your abilities.

C．Don’t compare your life to other people’s.

D．Write down why you’re grateful for them.

E．With time and practice, you can become the best version of yourself.

F．Appreciate others and use their success to motivate you to work hard.

G．To avoid this negative behavior, make a list of your strengths and talents.

6 . Every year, people all around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day with lots of different activities.Earth Day events typically have one theme in common:the desire to show support for environmental issues and teach future generations about the need to protect our planet.

The very first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. The event, which some consider to be the birth of the environmental movement, when spring comes, while avoiding most spring breaks and final exams.He hoped to call for college and university students for what he planned as a day of environmental learning and activism.

Participants (参与者) from 2, 000 colleges and universities, primary and secondary schools, and hundreds of communities across the United States got together in their local communities to mark the occasion of the very first Earth Day. Almost 20 million Americans filled the streets of their local communities on that first Earth Day.

Earth Day is now observed in 192 countries, and celebrated by billions of people around the world.Events can be found everywhere from tree planting activities at your local park to online Twitter parties that share information about environmental issues. In 2011, 28 million trees were planted in Afghanistan by the Earth Day Network. In 2012, people rode bikes in Beijing to raise awareness about climate change and help people learn what they could do to protect the planet.

How can you get involved? The possibilities are endless. Pick up trash in your neighborhood. Make a commitment to reduce your food waste or electricity use. Plant a tree.Talk to your friends and family about environmental issues. The best part? Make every day Earth Day and help to make this planet a healthy place for all of us to enjoy.

1. From whom did Nelson hope to get support for his plan?

A．Teachers.

B．Officials.

C．Students.

D．Researchers.

2. Which word best describes the first Earth Day?

A．Worldwide.	B．Successful.
C．Unique.	D．Messy.

3. Which aspect of Earth Day is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．Its challenge.	B．Its inspiration.
C．Its history.	D．Its influence.

4. What does the author expect people to do about Earth Day in the last paragraph?

A．Take specific action.	B．Reflect on our behavior.
C．Contribute good ideas.	D．Answer some questions.

7 . In today’s digital age when you can get information in a blink of an eye, there is a concern about children developing an appreciation for reading printed books. That’s why communities in Australia have come up with a way to spread a love of books in the younger generations.

Communities have dealt with this problem by bringing libraries to where the kids are, in the streets. The little libraries are made of weatherproof boxes that are set up outside of houses or public spaces and are filled with books. People can take books they haven’t read and donate ones they have to the libraries.

Street Library Australia, nonprofit, was started by Nick Lowe after he saw a Little Free Library in a trip to the US. In 2015 it planned to build 30 libraries, the idea mushroomed and now there are 4, 500 registered street libraries in Australia. “It just grew and grew,” Lowe said.

The libraries come in all shapes and sizes from reformed doll houses to old kitchen cupboards. They are completely voluntary and anyone can start one. Pamela Zielke who runs a library called Pam’s Pantry gives out toys and craft supplies along with books. As an early childhood educator, she started her library with the goal of stopping books from ending up becoming waste.

But the libraries are doing much more than just providing books and other donated items to people. The street libraries are also building community. “It’s a little stopping place outside your house,” Lowe said. “It’s a great way to meet people in your neighborhood who are also booklovers, recycle books and find new books. But even more importantly, the libraries are bringing communities closer together.”

1. How do communities in Australia develop children’s love for books?

A．By borrowing good books from the libraries.

B．By providing book appreciation classes.

C．By exchanging books with one another.

D．By building libraries close to their homes.

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

A．Became acceptable.	B．Grew fast.
C．Stayed current.	D．Changed slowly.

3. What can we know about the street libraries?

A．They are set up voluntarily.

B．They have the same size and shape.

C．They bring owners many profits.

D．They’ sell recycled toys and books.

4. What does Lowe think of the street libraries?

A．They connect communities together.

B．They improve education of residents.

C．They save money on buying books.

D．They promote economic development.

8 . For motorcycle enthusiasts, nothing beats the excitement of riding your motorcycle on the open highway with the wind on your back. With gas prices going up. motorcycles are economical and a much greener way to travel.

Along with the benefits comes the risk of personal injury if an accident occurs. After all, you’re not protected by steel like you are while driving your car. But besides wearing a helmet, the latest safety innovations are personal airbags that you can wear.

Airbags have been protecting people in car accidents for decades. Now, a Swedish company, Mo’cycle, has made jeans that can be filled with air for motorcycle riders. The jeans are designed to offer protection for the rider’s lower body in case of an accident. The airbag jeans look like conventional pants and are reusable. They are made of a special material which is stronger and weighs less than steel. The airbag component is removable and the jeans can be washed, dried, and worn again.

The jeans help to reduce damage from roadways after a fall. The airbags help cushion(缓冲) the rider if he or she falls off the motorcycle. Mo’cycle teamed up with airbag technology company Helite to design and produce the airbags. The airbags are actually built into the jeans and are triggered(触发) in milliseconds if the rider is separated from the vehicle.

This innovative technology is designed to safeguard motorcycle riders by protecting the lower body areas that have not been previously covered, like the riders’ upper legs, the lower waist, and especially the tailbone! According to the company, “It is revolutionary to use airbag technology to protect the lower part of the backbone, because backbone injuries are what disable motorcycle riders.”

Mo’cycle’s airbag jeans are on sale on the company’s crowdfunding campaign along with an airbag vest and a complete protection package. Making the roads safer for motorcyclists is certainly a worthy effort. So the next time you have an urge to ride, make sure you put on protective device before you hit the open road.

1. Why are airbags in cars mentioned in Paragraph 3?

A．To illustrate how to use airbags.

B．To compare cars and motorcycles.

C．To introduce the topic of airbag jeans.

D．To show the best way to protect drivers.

2. What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the airbag jeans?

A．Their production and sales.	B．Their designs and appearance.
C．Their materials and components.	D．Their functions and working principle.

3. What do we know about Mo’cycle’s airbag jeans from the last paragraph?

A．They are available.	B．They need to be improved.
C．They keep passers-by safe.	D．They inspire an urge to ride.

4. What can be the best title of this text?

A．Safety Rules for Motoreyelists	B．Airbag Jeans for Motorcyclists
C．Risks that Motorcyclists Face	D．Innovation in the Clothing Industry

9 . 王明现在是高一学生。进入高中以来，他常常感到身体不舒服，易疲倦，为此他很苦恼。作为朋友的你针对其现象提了几点建议：每天早点睡觉；不要学习得太晚；多做运动；多吃健康的食物。你可以参考以下的提示词，给王明写一封信。
提示词：go to bed early；exercise more；study too late
注意：
(1)请写一篇100词左右的短文，收信人和写信人的名字已给出，不计入词数；
(2)信中不能出现真实的学校、班级和姓名；
(3)句子及语法结构准确、连贯，书写规范。
Dear Wang Ming,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

10 . 汉译英
1. 对……负责___________
2. ……以及…… _________________
3. 总而言之，总的来说 ______________
4. 此刻，目前，眼下 _____________
5. 适应某事__________
6. 参加……选拔 ________________
7. 聚集_____________
8. 不再…… ________________
9. 而不是___________________
10. 换句话说________________