1 . 假如你是李华，上周你校学生会组织了一次徒步旅行，旨在调动高一学生的学习积极性，增强学生毅力。请你根据以下内容，写一篇记叙文记录此次活动：
1. 出发前，校长发表演讲，高一学生宣誓；
2. 学生徒步约20公里到达沙湖；
3. 你对此次活动的感想。
注意：1. 写作词数应为100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：宣誓 make a pledge; 沙湖 the Sand Lake   毅力perseverance
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2 . Do you want to see some cool art exhibitions? Here are four exhibitions with different styles that you can check out.

Van Gogh’s Cypresses

Time: from May 22, 2023 to August 27, 2023

This exhibit is all about Van Gogh’s famous paintings of cypress trees. He painted them under starry night skies or in golden wheat fields. You can get really close to these amazing artworks and appreciate their beauty.

Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid

Time: from April 4, 2023 to December 3, 2023

Cecily Brown’s exhibition features a collection of her paintings, drawings and more. She explores themes like life, which are about human vanity(虚荣心) and how life is short and fleeting(飞逝的).

Lauren Halsey: The Roof Garden Commission

Time: from April 18, 2023 to October 22, 2023

In this exhibition, you can see a big architectural structure created by Lauren Halsey. It’s inspired by ancient Egyptian symbols, 1960s utopian(乌托邦的) buildings and contemporary marks. And these characters show how this exhibition tries to offer an idea to make public spaces beautiful.

Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery(陶器)

Time: from July 14, 2023 to June 4, 2024

This exhibition focuses on pottery from New Mexico’s Río Grande Pueblos, West Texas’ Ysleta del Sur community and the Hopi tribe in Arizona. You can learn about the different styles and stories behind the pottery.

These exhibitions offer a mix of different art styles and themes. So, whether you likeVan Gogh, contemporary art, or traditional pottery, there’s something for everyone.

1. What does Van Gogh’s Cypresses focus on?

A．Traditional pottery.	B．Modern architecture.
C．Natural scenery.	D．Human life.

2. What do we know about Lauren Halsey: The Roof Garden Commission?

A．It is all about human spirit.

B．It is inspired by ancient Rome.

C．It is a mix of nature and buildings.

D．It offers an idea to make public spaces beautiful.

3. Which will be on display for the longest period of time?

A．Van Gogh’s Cypresses.

B．Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid.

C．Lauren Halsey: The Roof Garden Commission.

D．Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery.

3 . Back in 2007, Uruguay had a serious problem with no obvious answer: The economy was growing very fast, but there wasn’t enough energy to power the rapid _________.

Then Ramón Méndez Galain, a physicist, started _________ different potential paths for Uruguay’s energy future. Finally, he wrote a plan that Uruguay could almost entirely _________ renewable energy. There would be less _________ and it would be the most economical choice Uruguay could make in the long run.

Méndez Galain’s plan was built around two simple _________ about his country. First, while there wasn’t a domestic (国内的) supply of coal or oil, there was a great deal of _________. Second, that wind blew over a country that was known for _________ grassland. His plan for Uruguay’s energy future was to _________ the empty grassland into hundreds of wind farms.

To solve the problem of how to pay for all those wind farms, Méndez Galain came up with a variation on a(n) _________ used by some electric plants in neighboring Brazil, in which state owned power plants handled energy generation, while __________ companies were in charge of power distribution and customer service. Méndez Galain’s plan changed the relationship to the __________, so that private companies would be in charge of setting up and __________ the wind farms, while the state-owned power companies would distribute that energy to its customers.

The strategy worked __________ well. Just within a few years, Méndez Galain had __________ what he had set out to do: 98% of Uruguay’s __________ comes from renewable sources.

1.

A．decline

B．growth

C．consumption

D．program

2.

A．building

B．blocking

C．repairing

D．seeking

3.

A．rely on

B．find out

C．refer to

D．give up

4.

A．risk

B．power

C．pollution

D．benefit

5.

A．facts

B．theories

C．answers

D．principles

6.

A．water

B．light

C．wind

D．ice

7.

A．tended

B．undeveloped

C．protected

D．limited

8.

A．break

B．put

C．send

D．turn

9.

A．tool

B．software

C．image

D．approach

10.

A．responsible

B．weak

C．private

D．profitable

11.

A．public

B．opposite

C．rich

D．powerful

12.

A．managing

B．selling

C．abandoning

D．starting

13.

A．hardly

B．relatively

C．unexpectedly

D．rarely

14.

A．forgotten

B．achieved

C．apologized

D．approved

15.

A．income

B．food

C．supply

D．electricity

4 . Living in a dorm is definitely one of the best parts of the college experience. You finally get your own space that you can decorate however you want. However, it can be pretty hard to decide how you want to decorate your dorm room so that it’s the perfect, comfortable, personalized space. It’s important that your dorm feels like your home. The following are some ideas for the coolest room on campus.

Try decorative plants

With all of your classes, you probably won’t have time to keep real plants alive, but thankfully you can get some realistic-looking greens online to bring some grown-up vibes into the space.

Miracliy Artificial Rose Flower Garland $16 AT AMAZON Now 45% Off The Current Price

RECUTMS Artificial Ivy With LED String Light $24 AT AMAZON

Add fun lights
You can go with the TikTok famous LED strip lights, or go with something a little softer, like a sunset lamp.

Tsrarey Sunset Lamp Projection $14 AT AMAZON Now 20% Off The Current Price

Rossetta Star Projector, Galaxy Projector $36 AT AMAZON Now 40% Off The Current Price

Try temporary wallpaper

This is probably the easiest way to decorate your dorm room. Just pick a cute pattern or color, and then at the end of the year, peel it off and leave a clean slate for the next student.

RoomMates Pink and Orange Cheetah Cheetah Peel and Stick Wallpaper $44 AT AMAZON

JiffDiff Peel and Stick Wallpaper $13 AT AMAZON

1. Why does the author recommend realistic-looking greens?

A．You can decorate your dorm however you want.

B．It is pretty hard to choose a really personalized plant.

C．Realistic-looking greens are more beautiful than real plants.

D．Students may not have enough time to look after the real plants.

2. What is an advantage of trying temporary wallpaper?

A．It is the cutest.	B．It is the simplest.
C．It is the loveliest.	D．It is the cleanest.

3. How much do you pay if you buy the Rose Flower Garland and the Sunset Lamp?

A．$30.

B．$27.2.

C．$22.8.

D．$20.

5 . Candace Nicoleau is no stranger to overcoming struggle. When she was diagnosed with cancer, she saw it as a barrier to _________.

In 2017, Nicoleau was six months pregnant (怀孕) when she felt _________. So she went for a(n) _________, where doctors discovered a tumor(肿瘤). “She needed surgery immediately because the cancer _________ too far. After the surgery, her follow-up treatment was complicated, for she had the second child _________. “During that time, she was still working toward a master’s degree in _________,” her husband, Marc said.

A few months later, her baby was born. But doctors gave a(n) _________ of 9 months for her to live. “I’ve always been _________, ‘If I’m going to die, I’m going to do everything I want to do,” Nicoleau said. The realization of her death gave her a sense of _________ and purpose, and Nicoleau __________ to finish school and open her own practice as soon as possible. “Her __________ are so high, and it’s almost a blessing that we can __________ forget that she has cancer,” Marc said.

In 2019, Nicoleau earned her master’s degree in nursing and she also developed the idea for a(n) __________. Through her efforts, Nicoleau became the owner of Be Totally Well, a health center in East Meadow.

Her faith and her family’s support have helped her make it to __________ the tough times. “I wanted to set a(n) __________ for my kids, so one day they can say, ‘Mommy did everything __________,’ and __________ them to do better for themselves,” Nicoleau said.

Nicoleau, a woman who realizes her dreams despite __________ diagnosis, is an inspiring reminder of the __________everyday women make as mothers, business __________ and much more.

1.

A．avoid

B．cross

C．reach

D．build

2.

A．helpless

B．relieved

C．anxious

D．sick

3.

A．exam

B．visit

C．operation

D．reservation

4.

A．restored

B．improved

C．recovered

D．progressed

5.

A．within reach

B．out of place

C．on the way

D．beyond doubt

6.

A．nursing

B．medicine

C．psychology

D．economics

7.

A．diagnosis

B．glimpse

C．suggestion

D．introduction

8.

A．fearful

B．modest

C．positive

D．cautious

9.

A．guilt

B．urgency

C．loss

D．responsibility

10.

A．managed

B．applied

C．pretended

D．decided

11.

A．grades

B．voices

C．spirits

D．salaries

12.

A．evidently

B．occasionally

C．purposely

D．carelessly

13.

A．cure

B．business

C．apartment

D．charity

14.

A．forget about

B．set aside

C．get through

D．reflect on

15.

A．word

B．promise

C．note

D．example

16.

A．heartily

B．mercifully

C．casually

D．gratefully

17.

A．persuade

B．motivate

C．advise

D．allow

18.

A．depressing

B．accurate

C．wrong

D．timely

19.

A．profits

B．appointments

C．contributions

D．comments

20.

A．customers

B．losers

C．partners

D．owners

6 . When Amelia thinks about her freshman year two years ago, she remembers being tardy to her 8 a.m. first period class from time to time. “It was so hard to wake up in the morning,” she said. “I had to bike to school and I lived on the other side of the island.”

Like other teens, mornings area struggle because she had several hours of homework and extracurricular activities the night before, but research shows that’s not the entire story. According to psychotherapists, Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright in their book Generation Sleepless, today's teens are sleepier than ever and earlier school start time is disturbing their body's circadian (昼夜节律的) rhythm.

“One of the things that happens somewhere around age 12 is that their brain clock becomes set to a later pace,” said Turgeon, which put sateen about two hours behind the sleep schedule of a young child or an adult. “That means they want to go to sleep later and they want to wake up later,” she said.

“We consider adequate sleep —the very lowest amount—to be about eight hours,” said Wright. However, the average sleep time for high school students is usually about 6.5 hours. And missing out on just a couple hours of rest each night has negative consequences for developing teenage brains.

When a teen is tired, the amygdala—which is the part of the brain that responds to danger—will become more active. And the parts of the brain that are in charge of judgment become less active. Sleep issues are commonly associated with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder (双相情感障碍) and ADHD (多动症). “We see teens with very serious mental health issues and accidents and soon things that parents really worry about—and getting enough sleep addresses those issues.”

Even with research showing that letting students sleep well contributes to better academic performance, lower truancy (旷课) rates and improved mental health, there has been pushback from parents and school districts about delaying the start of the school day.

1. What does the underlined word “tardy” probably m can in paragraph 1?

A．Late.

B．Busy.

C．Tired.

D．Excited.

2. What do we know about the kids aged about 12 according to Turgeon?

A．They feel more tired than ever	B．They sleep later and wakeup later.
C．They have about 6.5 hours of sleep	D．They sleep about two hours later than adults.

3. What docs the fifth paragraph mainly tell us?

A．The teens are always feeling tired

B．The amygdala becomes more active.

C．The lack of sleep causes many problems.

D．The teenagers have trouble sleeping

4. What maybe the author's attitude to later school start time?

A．Favorable

B．Doubtful

C．Ambiguous.

D．Disapproving

7 . 2022 Best Global Universities in Europe

These four top global universities in Europe have been numerically ranked based on their positions in the overall Best Global Universities rankings. Each institution was evaluated based on its research performance around the world.

University of Oxford

The date of the University of Oxford’s founding maybe traced back to at least 1096. Oxford is located around 60 miles northwest of London, and around 45 percent of its student body is made up of graduate students. Research at Oxford takes place in all four of its academic divisions: humanities; mathematical, physical and life sciences; medical sciences; and social sciences.

University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge, located around 60 miles north of London, traces its history back to 1209. Cambridge contains 31 residential colleges, which are-responsible for admitting undergraduate and graduate students; three colleges Lucy Cavendish College, Murray Edwards College and Newnham College—are women-only.

University College London

University College London, or UCL, is a public institution that was founded in 1826. UCL is based in central London, though it also has branch campuses in Qatar and Australia. It has exchange and research agreements as well as other types of partnerships with universities around the world, for example, Zhejiang University in China.

Imperial College London

Imperial College London was founded in 1907.The university was previously a college of the University of London and became an independent institution in 2007. The university's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme each year sends around 400 students to partner universities in different countries to conduct hands-on research: for a minimum of eight weeks during the summer break.

1. Which university has the longest history?

A．University of Oxford.	B．University of Cambridge.
C．University College London.	D．Imperial College London.

2. What is special about the University of Cambridge?

A．It is located in the south of London.	B．It has women-only colleges.
C．It usually admits postgraduates.	D．I towns four academic divisions.

3. What maybe a reason for students to choose Imperial College London?

A．Studying in the city center	B．Experiencing the life in Qatar.
C．Having eight weeks off annually.	D．Participating in practical studies.

8 . 2023 is zipping along at quite a speed, and London’s already witnessed some great exhibitions. But big treats — including Kubrick, Tutankhamun and William Blake — are still to come.

Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and Starry Night Over the Rhone

A major exhibition at Tate Britain, which examines how Van Gogh was inspired by British art, and how he in turn inspired British artists. His famous Sunflowers fill the gallery with joy, while a work of a red-haired man with sharp blue eyes stares out intensely at visitors.

The EY Exhibition: Van Gogh and Britain at Tate Britain. Until 11 August 2024, £22.

Glass Master at Kew Gardens

Dale Chihuly creates sculptures out of glass that we would normally think impossible. His bright colourful forms twist and expand as if they are living creatures. Given the organic nature of his work, placing 32 of these sculptures around Kew Gardens feels like a natural fit.

Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on Nature at Kew Gardens. 13 April-27 October 2024, £13.75 (includes general admission to the gardens).

AI at Barbican

Machines are getting smarter — in our phones, in our homes and soon they’ll be driving us around. What does this mean for us? What will a human being look like in the future? Leading researchers and famous artists will take on these massive questions in an exhibition and try to tell us in a way combining technology and art.

AI: More than human at Barbican. 16 May-26 August 2024, £15.

William Blake at Tate Britain

The largest William Blake exhibition in 20 years comes to Tate Britain this autumn, celebrating the work of a singular artistic talent. Blake’s ill-fated exhibition of 1809 held above his family’s shop in Soho, meant that he never received public praise in his time. Tate Britain hopes to change this, by exhibiting over 300 original watercolors, paintings and prints — as well as recreating the tiny domestic room in which Blake created most of his works.

William Blake: The Artist at Tate Britain. 11 September 2023-2 February 2024, £18

1. How many exhibitions can people enjoy at most on 18 August 2024 in London?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

2. Whose works in the listed exhibitions features harmony with nature?

A．Van Gogh.

B．Dale Chihuly.

C．AI.

D．William Blake.

3. What do the four exhibitions have in common?

A．They are created by famous artists.	B．They reflect hi-tech achievements.
C．They cover certain elements of art.	D．They explore human nature to a degree.

9 . Do you have frightening dreams while sleeping? According to an email interview by clinical psychologist and sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus, roughly 5 percent of the general population has at least one bad dream per week. Nightmares typically happen during REM sleep, during the middle and later parts of the night.

There is no exact explanation for nightmares, but Breus says it’s possible that they help the brain practise, prepare for and even predict difficult or dangerous experiences in waking life. Of course, it’s possible that nightmares, like dreams in general, don’t have a primary function — that they’re a by-product of other activities in the body. But most sleep scientists think that dreams and nightmares exist for some purposes.

One study found the most common nightmare was falling, followed by dreams of being chased, feeling lost, and feeling trapped. Then why do nightmares happen?

“Certain circumstances and characteristics make some people more likely to have nightmares than others,” says sleep medicine specialist Dr. Barry Krakow. He thinks people who’ve been traumatized (使受精神创伤) are certainly at a higher risk of nightmares Examples are offered of those who have suffered criminal attacks, or who have been in life-threatening accidents. People with some degree of sensitivity in their biological make-up are also more likely to have bad dreams, so they’re more common in people who suffer from anxiety or depression, or who use excess drugs or alcohol. The traditional belief often has it that nightmares are the result of eating too much rich food before bedtime, but it is still uncertain whether this is true. One study from 2015 did find a link between eating dairy or hot foods before bedtime and having disturbing dreams, but the study authors noted that this couldn’t be proven definitely because the data was self-reported and there were a lot of other factors to consider.

However, research in recent decades has shown that people who suffer from sleep disorders are also more likely to have nightmares.

1. What may Dr. Breus agree with about nightmares?

A．They happen for certain purposes.	B．They are similar to daydreams.
C．They possibly help predict future events.	D．They come true once in a while.

2. Who does Dr. Krakow think tends to suffer nightmares?

A．John who often stays up late.	B．Peter who has had terrible experiences.
C．Jack who is sensitive to alcohol.	D．Paul who sleeps soundly at night.

3. How does the traditional belief explain nightmares?

A．They are often caused by irregular bedtimes.

B．They are based on disturbing life experiences.

C．They are the consequence of negative feelings.

D．They are related to what is taken before bedtime.

4. From which section of a website is the text probably taken?

A．Mental health.

B．Life experiences.

C．Eating habits.

D．Popular culture.

10 . How to Stay Active During the Holidays

Being physically active on a consistent basis can be challenging, especially during holidays, as we travel to see relatives or host friends in our homes.    1     In this case, consider these tips for making physical activity regular in your lifestyle over the long term, through holidays and beyond.

Find something you enjoy.

This is the first rule of any sustainable exercise routine. If your workout feels like another task on your to-do list, it’ll be difficult to stick with.     2     Dance. Garden. Take a yoga class online. All of these count as physical activity, and even small amounts add up.

    3    

Exercise doesn’t have to take place in a gym. Taking three 10-minute walks during the day — one in the morning, another during your lunch and another after dinner — produces similar benefits to spending 30 minutes at the gym. In other words, taking short movement breaks throughout your day makes for a more active lifestyle and helps meet your goals.

Be realistic.

Most are overly optimistic when first mapping out a workout plan.     4     Besides, you don’t have to exercise before, during and after work every day in order to hit your goals. Instead, look at your current lifestyle and integrate more movement into your daily life.

Make it a priority.

Most of us are managing countless responsibilities every day, so it’s vital to consider physical activity an important part of your day. Put it on your schedule, just as you make an appointment with a doctor. And, let others know when you’ll be busy exercising and how they can help you find time to do so.    5    

A．Find breaks to move throughout the day.

B．Make full use of weekday breaks to work out.

C．It is necessary to avoid being injured in sports.

D．Therefore, be creative in finding physical activities.

E．Having the support from others is an essential element of success.

F．Additionally, schedules are often interrupted by holiday gatherings.

G．In fact, exercise isn’t necessarily at maximal intensity to be effective.