1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where will the man work?

A．In Alaska.

B．In Washington.

C．In Utah.

2. What will the man do as a volunteer?

A．Protect sea animals.

B．Protect desert creatures.

C．Teach in a primary school.

3. How many times has the woman volunteered?

A．Once.

B．Twice.

C．Three times.

4. When will the man have a vacation?

A．In June.

B．In October.

C．In December.

2 . A career in comics (漫画) is a dream for many talented, creative artists. It’s an opportunity to express one’s imagination through powerful stories. Traditionally, it was difficult, and sometimes expensive, to make it in the comic world. However, webtoons, comic platforms for viewing on the web and mobile devices, are changing the situation for independent artists. Artists can gain a following on webtoons platforms without having to depend on large publishing agents (代理商). It’s a fantastic opportunity for comic book lovers to find exciting new stories.

WEBTOON is the largest and most well-known webtoons platform, and it offers creators the chance to gain deals with famous agents and publishers. Some creators who got their start on WEBTOON have seen their stories adapted (改编) for TV series or movies. American Netflix has published two live-action adaptations of webtoons. WEBTOON has also worked with brand-name comics. For example, DC Comics, one of America’s oldest and largest comic book producers, produced a comic book series Batman: Wayne Family Adventures with WEBTOON. The popular DC series got more than 76 million views on WEBTOON.

In addition to all that, webtoons have helped independent artists and writers make it in the comic world. Azumi was a webtoons follower, who even won a webtoons competition, but he had no means to continue comic book writing full-time. In 2021, a WEBTOON producer found his great work and employed him to write. This opportunity allowed Azumi to give up his job and focus on his art. Azumi explains, “Many groups and stories that have not been shown in traditional publishing can have a voice and space on WEBTOON.”

“WEBTOON creators are some of the most talented and creative people the history of comics. In a time when comics have never been more popular, we’re proud of the growing Creator Economy and the ecosystem we’ve built to celebrate and support WEBTOON creators,” said CEO, Ken Kim.

1. What can we learn about webtoons from the first paragraph?

A．They push artists to attract mobile viewers.

B．They enable artists to show their works easily.

C．They will take the place of traditional publishing.

D．They encourage users to recommend creative artists.

2. What does the author suggest by mentioning Netflix and DC Comics in Paragraph 2?

A．WEBTOON is competing with big agents.

B．Creators are full of curiosity about adapted works.

C．WEBTOON achieves development through partnerships.

D．Creators hope to publish their works on different platforms.

3. What enabled Azumi to work as a comic book writer?

A．His familiarity with webtoons.

B．WEBTOON’s recognition of his talent.

C．His excellent performance in a competition.

D．WEBTOON’s close contact with its followers.

4. Which word best describes Ken Kim’s attitude to WEBTOON’s work?

A．Surprised

B．Worried

C．Unclear

D．Satisfied

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

A．A researcher.

B．A doctor.

C．A reporter.

2. With whom do babies feel the most comfortable?

A．Strange adults.

B．Babysitters.

C．Other babies.

3. How may babies react to unfamiliar babies?

A．They may start to cry.

B．They may show much fear.

C．They may touch each other.

4. What may the study lead to?

A．Much more parenting time with babies.

B．An increase in family-based day care centers.

C．A greater demand for experienced babysitters.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who gave the woman her first mountain bike?

A．Her father.

B．Her uncle.

C．Her brother.

2. Why did the woman slow down at one point in the race?

A．The road was full of rocks.

B．She was too tired to go ahead.

C．A reporter appeared suddenly.

3. What does the woman think is the most important before the race?

A．Having enough sleep.

B．Checking the road in advance.

C．Keeping the bike in good condition.

4. What does the woman say about the clothes?

A．They have to be tight.

B．They should be pretty.

C．They need to be comfortable.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man come to the restaurant?

A．It serves tasty meat.

B．He heard the food was healthy.

C．His friend recommended it.

2. What change will the restaurant make next month?

A．It will use more natural food.

B．It will provide more snacks.

C．It will move closer to the farm.

3. What will the man probably do next?

A．Pay the bill.

B．Order his meal.

C．Praise the menu.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What has recently been done to the space?

A．A new bathroom has been added.

B．A private office has been built.

C．The walls have been painted.

2. What is the man most interested in about the space?

A．The position.

B．The rent.

C．The size.

7 . Why was George absent from the meeting?

A．He felt unwell.

B．He was stuck in traffic.

C．He tended his sick mother.

8 . 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。

I woke up to the sound of rumbling (隆隆声). At first, I thought it was thunder, but then I felt the ground shake beneath me. I sat up in bed, my heart pounding in my chest. It took a few moments for me to realize what was happening — an earthquake. I had always heard stories about earthquakes, but I had never experienced one myself. I knew that I needed to act fast to ensure my survival.

The room was shaking violently, and I struggled to keep my balance. I quickly got out of bed and tried to make my way to the door. I stumbled and fell a few times, but I managed to make it to the door and open it.

As I stepped outside, I met with chaos. The ground was still shaking, and I could hear the sound of buildings collapsing in the distance. People were running in all directions, screaming and crying. I knew that I needed to find a safe place to take cover.

I remembered reading that doorways were one of the safest places during an earthquake, so I made my way to the nearest doorway and waited there. The ground continued to shake, and I had never felt so scared in my life.

After what seemed like an eternity (永恒), the shaking finally stopped. I cautiously stepped out of the doorway, looking around at the destruction that the earthquake had caused.Buildings had crumbled to the ground, and fires were burning in the distance. I remembered that I had a survival kit in my car, so I made my way to the parking lot.

When I got there, I saw that my car had been crushed by debris (碎片) from a nearby building. I realized that I was on my own. I knew that I needed to stay calm and think rationally. I looked around and saw a group of people huddled together across the street. I made my way over to them, and they welcomed me into their group.

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Together, we worked to find a safe place to take shelter.

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Eventually, after a few days, help arrived, and we were brought to safety.

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9 . 语法填空

Students always have lots of school work     1     (do), and then there are tests and exams     2     (worry) about. While it’s OK to worry a little, be careful not to worry too much. If you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your health at risk. You should find time     3     (relax), but you should also pay attention to your ways of relaxation. One day, a student complained to me that her eyes often hurt. I asked her what she did every day, and she told me she studied during the day and then watched soap operas on her smartphone in the evening. Of course, I guessed immediately what the cause of the eye pain might be.

You see, during the daytime, she was using her eyes     4     (study) from books, and during the evening, she was using her eyes to watch soap operas on her smartphone. No wonder her eyes were hurting-she chose the wrong way to relax! When she relaxed by watching soap operas, she was able     5     (rest) her brain, but at the expense of her eyes.

Let me give you some tips:
A. Take a short break every 45 minutes to one hour. Get up from your seat, look into the distance, and try     6     (get) some fresh air. You will feel greatly refreshed.
B. Exercise for 30 minutes or more a day. Try a new sport, ride a bike to school, or walk a lot. It will take your mind off your daily worries and it’s healthy, too
C. Take up a hobby. Give yourself 20 minutes a day to do something you really like. Sing and dance. Play badminton or go     7    (bowl), paint. This will make you happier and help     8     (reduce) stress.

    9     (remember): All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. With these techniques, you should feel much more relaxed, allowing you     10     (perform) much better in your schoolwork.

10 . With smiling eyes, quick minds and good humor, Jia Ling seems like a natural crosstalk performer (相声演员).

Jia Ling was born _______ April 29th, 1982 in the city of Xiangyang, Hubei Province. Having studied acting _______ she was 11, Jia Ling entered the nation’s top drama college — The Central Academy of Drama at the age of 19, but she _______ to learn crosstalk there.

Jia Ling is not an overnight success. After graduation in 2003, she was living in a basement (地下室) that was just eight square _______ and without a bathroom. However, Feng Gong, who is one of the top crosstalk performers in China, opened the _______ to her success. He provided her with chances to perform. Jia Ling seized (抓住) the chances and worked hard to improve her skills.

As an excellent performer, the young lady first _______ the Spring Festival Gala in 2010. With her unique style and great sense of humor, Jia Ling _______ by many people. Since her crosstalk is unique, fashionable and attractive, she becomes _______. Besides _________ as a crosstalk performer, Jia Ling is also a talented actress. She has ______________ acted in several TV series. “My acting experience has given my crosstalk more ideas and creativity,” Jia Ling ______________.

Now, Jia Ling has become one of the top crosstalk performers in China. She is trying hard so that crosstalk can ____________ to more people. She has set up her own club called New Laughter Inn. There people can enjoy traditional or ____________ crosstalk performances. She hopes it can influence her generation and even the next generation and ____________ more and more people love crosstalk.

Jia Ling ____________ being a crosstalk performer and she says she is confident about the future of crosstalk because people will always want to laugh.

1.

A．on

B．in

C．at

D．for

2.

A．until

B．when

C．while

D．since

3.

A．enjoyed

B．chose

C．advised

D．refused

4.

A．meters

B．kilometers

C．foot

D．inches

5.

A．book

B．key

C．door

D．answer

6.

A．joined

B．joined for

C．took part

D．took part in

7.

A．remembered

B．loved

C．was remembering

D．was loved

8.

A．popular and popular

B．lazier and lazier

C．younger and younger

D．more and more popular

9.

A．perform

B．to perform

C．performing

D．performs

10.

A．hardly

B．happily

C．successfully

D．slowly

11.

A．said

B．talked

C．told

D．spoke

12.

A．move

B．spread

C．fly

D．give

13.

A．old

B．fair

C．generous

D．modern

14.

A．let

B．order

C．practise

D．suggest

15.

A．is afraid of

B．is able to

C．is proud of

D．is good to