1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who has got a part-time job at a bakery?

A．Simon.

B．Tim.

C．Rebecca.

2. When did Rebecca return home?

A．Last Saturday.

B．Last Wednesday.

C．Last Sunday.

3. What happened to Kim?

A．She was ill in hospital.

B．She won a competition.

C．She wrote a text.

4. Why did Danny put up a notice about the show?

A．To show his dancing skill.

B．To give a brief summary of it.

C．To ask people to play parts in it.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How is the weather now?

A．Cloudy.

B．Sunny.

C．Snowy.

2. What does the woman think of the man’s suggestion?

A．Practical.

B．Crazy.

C．Shameful.

3. What does the woman say about the Black Run?

A．It is very dangerous.

B．It is easy for skiing in the area.

C．It is very good for exercising legs.

3 . What program comes first on TV?

A．A puzzle show.

B．A film.

C．A football match.

4 . Last year my daughter started feeding a homeless cat that we named Miss Alice. Since then, things have_________. First two other homeless cats that we named Garfield and Tang also showed up, wanting to be__________ . Some days later, the local __________noticed them and started flying down to enjoy any leftover cat food after those three had finished__________. Everything was going well. Now my daughter is like a Disney princess. Anytime she walks outside, the __________ gather around.

My daughter always treats them equally with care. The only one who seems ____________with this new arrangement is Miss Alice. She keeps __________the other two cats away from the food. The other day when I walked over to my daughter’ s house, Alice came up meowing(喵喵叫) asking to be___________. While I was touching her head and___________her back, Garfield and Tang also meowed for attention. But Miss Alice scared them away. She wasn’t___________to share anything about me.

The thing that Miss Alice___________understands is something that has taken me years to learn, too. It is the truth that the more love we share and___________ ,the more love we have. Some __________ people like my daughter seem to know a lot about___________. It is in sharing love that we can make__________with the world. It is in love that we support each other. May we all learn this even if poor Miss Alice never does.

1.

A．progressed

B．recovered

C．ended

D．worsened

2.

A．forgiven

B．guided

C．fed

D．reminded

3.

A．dogs

B．birds

C．kids

D．cats

4.

A．resting

B．fighting

C．playing

D．eating

5.

A．plants

B．animals

C．neighbours

D．classmates

6.

A．unhappy

B．unfamiliar

C．content

D．honest

7.

A．protecting

B．driving

C．choosing

D．escaping

8.

A．carried

B．identified

C．loved

D．looked

9.

A．petting

B．checking

C．catching

D．admiring

10.

A．careful

B．effective

C．concerned

D．willing

11.

A．hardly

B．fully

C．obviously

D．definitely

12.

A．pick out

B．break down

C．apply for

D．give away

13.

A．tough

B．passive

C．caring

D．humourous

14.

A．complaining

B．sharing

C．struggling

D．cheating

15.

A．achievements

B．arguments

C．comparisons

D．connections

5 . 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 first haircut can often be scary for little kids. Seeing a stranger coming over you with a pair of scissors for the very first time can often leave children with a wrong first impression of something that most of us go through on a regular basis.

In a recent video shared by a barber (理发师), Jad Srour, attracted people’s special attention. In the video, Jude, a young boy of about four or five years old, could be seen experiencing his very first haircut. When the barber put the scissors to his hair, the boy couldn’t keep the tears any longer. As soon as Jude broke into tears, his mom, obviously feeling her son’s fear, was in tears as well. The barber stopped for a while so that the boy’s mom could try to calm him down. After the mom finally calmed her boy down, the barber continued though the boy still wasn’t entirely happy with his situation. Surprisingly, once the barber cut the boy long hair down, the young boy smiled, and the eyes focused on the hair and shone with tears.

The video of Jude’s haircut quickly spread. After seeing the boy’s reaction to having his long hair cut off, many social media users took to criticize (批评) the boy’s parents for putting him through something that obviously hurt him mentally.

Considering how upset the little boy seemed when the barber touched his hair, many users wondered whether the boy wanted to cut his hair. One person commented, “Why did he have to cut his hair when he was clearly in pain about it?” Other users even wondered why Jude’s parents let his hair get as long as it did. They even wrote, “Why let it get uncontrollably long?” “What a horrible thing to do to a child. Shameful.” Many comments seemed to be negative.

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。
Then Jad told the story behind online.
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When Jude was just born, his parents happened to know on TV that many kids with cancer had lost their hair.
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6 . Official figures show that 101 people were killed in road accidents on the streets of London last year. The city wants to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on the capital’s roads to zero. It seems impossible. But it focuses more minds on an important question: What can help reduce accidents in a big city? Transport for London (TfL), the capital’s road and rail authority, has some answers: safe speeds, safe vehicles and so on.

A safety standard for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), which harnesses blind area cameras and sensors (传感器), is pioneering. Blind area cameras and sensors are widely placed where they are needed. The European Commission has followed it. TfL has also helpfully identified London’s most dangerous places. Half of Britain’s most dangerous roads run through the capital. Around three-quarters of accidents that cause deaths or serious injuries happen at crossing near the British Museum, which has been the site of the most deaths since 2012. Westminster is the most dangerous area for walkers and cyclists, so it introduced 20 mph speed limits on all its roads in 2021.

“Vision Zero” was launched in 2018. Deaths and serious injuries on London’s roads have fallen — by 53% and 40% respectively in 2022. But movement is not one-way. Deaths were record breakingly low in 2020 and 2021. But in 2022 the deaths rose again. “We are moving in the right direction,” says Will Norman, London’s walking and cycling commissioner.

Lack of funds for TfL has put off improving the riskiest areas. Only a few parts of the1010 Avenue have bike paths with guardrails (护栏). Safety is the biggest problem to people taking up cycling or letting their children walk or cycle. But greener vehicles may be unsafe themselves. Electric scooters (滑板车) are the latest ones to confuse planners. “One of those doing 50 mph down the road is not good for anybody,” said Mr Norman.

1. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 1?

A．To make the article interesting.

B．To stress the importance of TfL.

C．To call on scientists to study the question.

D．To give some background information.

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

A．Compares.

B．Removes.

C．Uses.

D．Replaces.

3. What is the Will Norman’s attitude to the “Vision Zero”?

A．Doubtful.

B．Supportive.

C．Puzzled.

D．Unclear.

4. What does the author intend to tell us in the last paragraph?

A．Bike lanes are not safe anymore for riders on roads.

B．Children should think twice when taking up cycling.

C．Safety has been a problem for some eco-friendly vehicles.

D．Electric scooters have become the biggest confusion for planners.

7 . Let us continue with all sorts of great books. These four ones are worth reading.

Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands

Kate Beaton is best known for humor. She tells how hopeless she was to pay off college loans, and she spent two years in her 20s working in the oil fields of Alberta. Beaton also considered how her years in the oil sands affected her own creativity. Her surroundings seemed almost designed to limit her imagination. The book is a vital turning point in the career of an important artist.

Nowhere Better Than Here

In her first middle grade novel, Sarah Guillory has written an exciting story about a brave girl fighting against the effects of climate change. When the worst flood in a century hits, thirteen-year-old Jillian is determined to find a way to keep her hometown Boutin and its spirit alive.

It Won’t Always Be Like This

Malaka Gharib has got a sharp eye for character details. Now in the book, Gharib revisits her teens. She tells about leaving Los Angeles, where she lived with her mother and visiting her father in Egypt every summer. Looking back at this time with adult eyes, she recalls her teen self with a mix of liking and anger.

Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life

It tells the true story of the author Jerry Pinkney’s childhood growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the book, Jerry also mentions his reading and writing problems. Only drawing could offer him a sense of calm, control and confidence. Jerry eventually became one of the most celebrated children’s book illustrators (插图画家) of all time.

1. What did Beaton think of her days in oil fields?

A．It was full of mystery.

B．It was helpful to her works.

C．It narrowed her imagination.

D．It gave her inspiration for drawing.

2. Which of the following is its author’s first book?

A．Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life.

B．It Won’t Always Be Like This.

C．Nowhere Better Than Here.

D．Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands.

3. What do the last two books have in common?

A．They both mention the authors’ growth experiences.

B．They both describe the scenes of adulthood.

C．They both center on climate problems.

D．They both tell inspiring stories.

8 . The Chicago Botanic Garden opened more than 45 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world’s great living museums and conservation science centers.

Group Visit Packages
Garden Package

♦$41 per person

♦One activity/tour of your choice

♦Private dining area for one hour and lunch

Tours
Grand Tram Tour

♦35-minute guided tour departs on the hour starting at 10 am

♦Travels 2. 6 miles and shows the entire Garden grounds, including such highlights as 81 acres of lakes, nine islands, and beautiful gardens

♦Maximum capacity of 76 people

♦Available during peak season (April-October)

Activities
Butterflies & Blooms

For $6 more per person, put yourself in a habitat filled with more than 500 butterflies native to South America and North America. From late May through early September, 10 am — 5 pm. This visit takes approximately 20 minutes.

Model Railroad Garden

For $6 more per person, add a unique adventure to your package: 15 model trains journey coast-to-coast across bridges, through tunnels, and past miniature (微型的) scenes of America’s favorite landmarks. From mid-May to late October, 10 am—5 pm. This visit takes approximately 30 minutes.

Specialty Tours
Library Tour

This tour package includes a rare book viewing, a library tour, and an exhibition tour. Maximum 30 people per tour. This tour takes approximately 50 minutes.

Garden Highlights Walking Tour

On this tour, you will be taken to a garden in full bloom. Areas for touring are determined on the day of your visit and are based on blooms and the group’s capacity to walk. This tour takes approximately 35 minutes.

1. What do we know about Grand Tram Tour?

A．It has no time restriction.

B．It offers eight tours a day.

C．It is available all year round.

D．It limits the number of visitors.

2. How much should you pay to enjoy the wonderful scene of butterflies?

A．$6.

B．$20.

C．$41.

D．$ 47.

3. Which of the following can help you learn about landmarks in America?

A．Library Tour.	B．Model Railroad Garden.
C．Butterflies & Blooms.	D．Garden Highlights Walking Tour.

9 . How to link paragraphs in an essay

Composing essays is an art that you must master to score good marks. For any paragraph written, you must be able to link that with the former or the latter.     1    .

Read, read, read

Teachers suggest the habit of reading to enhance your quality of writing.     2    . Note how the essay uses linking words and the careful selection of them. Pay special attention to the flow and the professional manner in which the essay is presented for readers.

Be aware about signposting

    3    , but their use must also be known carefully. Before using them for your purpose, remember that a good essay essentially rely on these words to help readers understand the logic and make it look more coherent (连贯).

    4    

Just that some words connect ideas in your essay doesn’t mean you can use them as you like. For showing likeness or agreeableness, use words like again, too, also, as well as, of course, and so on. If you show contradiction, use regardless, even so, but, nonetheless, besides and so on. For causes and conditions, if, since, so that, due to, are words you must fall back upon.

Make a draft

If you wish to see how your essay stands, make a draft and read it thoroughly.     5    . Ask yourself questions if the points have been explained well or are they relevant to the context. If you feel few aspects need more emphasis, check for the linking words and correct them accordingly.

A．Stick to the logic

B．Pick words carefully

C．If stuck, you can take help from the following 4 tips

D．That way, you will be able to find your own mistakes and correct them

E．Reading through a number of sample essays will help you design better essays

F．Signposts refer to linking words or phrases associating one paragraph to some other

G．Keep these 4 tips in mind and you will face no trouble linking paragraphs to the essay

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How does the speaker feel about the last fire practice?

A．Pleased.

B．Frightened.

C．Unsatisfied.

2. When will the fire practice start next Monday?

A．At 10:15.

B．At 9:45.

C．At 10:00.

3. What should the students do during the fire practice?

A．Take their coats along.

B．Open the windows first.

C．Leave through the front door.

4. Where should the students get together during the fire practice?

A．Near the library.

B．Near the car park.

C．Near the school building.