1 . 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。

I     1     (become) interested in Tai Chi after reading about it in a magazine. At the time, I was looking for a way to balance     2    (I) job as a manager at an IT firm with my     3    (person) life. I didn’t want to go to the gym or sweat my way through the woods. I was looking for a less strenuous(费力的) way to exercise while also relaxing     4    (mental).

My path to Tai Chi took me through a number of teachers and courses. The first Tai Chi form, On     5     other hand, I learned from a textbook. This book was my first     6    (introduce) to Tai Chi. The book is very precise step-by-step instructions were very well explained to me. The Yang form was demonstrated,     7     is a very good and simple form for learning Tai Chi. I didn’t really know what needed to pay attention to at the time, so I just learned the movement sequence of the form, strictly     8    (follow)the instructions in the book.

I can only report positive results after     9     (year) of consistent training. I’ve gained mental stability and calm. My mindfulness has gotten better, and I am now more aware     10     the here and now in my everyday life.

2 . Wildlife experts are asking Australians to drive carefully to avoid unnecessary roadkill as native animal numbers drop following years of natural disasters.

Kristie Newton from WIRES said the recent floods across Eastern Queensland and New South Wales could lead to an increase in animal roadkill accidents with wildlife on the move. “This year it might be even worse because they’re traveling a bit further to find food,” Newton said. “Important food sources like grasses have become less and less, forcing many animals to move outside their habitat in search of food, and turn up in unusual places.”

“The fires killed millions and millions of native animals, and now we’ve had the floods. So it’s important that we try and protect what animals we’ve got left.” the wildlife expert said. The 2019-20 bushfires in Australia have affected nearly three billion animals.

According to AAMI Insurance, more than ten percent of all animal roadkill accidents happen in May. More than 15,500 AAMI animal collision claims last year showed that central Victoria’s Heathcote was the country’s most dangerous place for wild animals. Victoria was also the worst state for animal roadkill, with almost one third of animal accidents taking place on Victorian roads. New South Wales and Queensland followed closely behind.

Newton said moving a dead animal off the road can be a good way to prevent unnecessary death. “Birds also come down and feed on those bodies, and we see a lot of them get hit when doing that.” She is also encouraging drivers to do the right thing if they hit an animal. “Please pull over where it is safe to check whether the animal is injured,” said Newton. “For your own safety never set close to an adult kangaroo, even if it’s injured.”

1. What is the main reason for the increase in animal roadkill accidents?

A．People traveling more than before.

B．Animals preferring to feed alongside roads.

C．Cities becoming more attractive to animals.

D．Animals having to move because of natural disasters.

2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．What damage Australian bush fires have had.

B．Natural disasters make it hard to protect wildlife.

C．Why it is high time people protected Australian animals.

D．Bush fire s are much more dangerous to animals than floods.

3. What information can we get from AAMI Insurance?

A．Most roadkill accidents happened in 2019.

B．Animals in New South Wales suffered most.

C．Queensland took quick action to end roadkill.

D．Heathcote saw most roadkill accidents in Australia.

4. What is the right thing for drivers to do in Newton’s opinion?

A．Leave the dead animal alone.	B．Stop and check on the hit animal.
C．Drive off the birds on the roads.	D．Touch an injured kangaroo to calm it.

3 . 主题 ：A precious family reunion
我们中国人非常重视除夕夜的家庭团聚。请用英语介绍一下除夕前的准备活动和除夕夜的庆祝活动。
要求：词数100左右。适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

A precious family reunion

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4 . 传统节日是人们文化生活中的重要组成部分，它们代表着不同历史时期的文化遗产和民族精神。这些节日的庆祝活动，不仅丰富了人们的业余生活，还加强了人与人之间的情感纽带。请你就此话题写一篇关于你最喜爱的节日，内容包括：
1.你最喜爱的节日简介;
2.过节的风俗习惯;
3.结合你的经历分享你的感受,       你的节日安排。
注意：1.写作词数应为80——100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连。
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5 . When I was little, I was really little. But my dream was big. I dreamed of being a basketball player. I tried out for the teams at school, but I was never given a chance.

As I got older, I did grow a little bigger, but not a lot bigger. On my 12th birthday, I decided to try a new sport: running. I told Grandpa. “I’m going to be an athlete.”

“Dave.” Grandpa began gently, “if you can’t be big, you can do something big.”

I ran 12 miles on my 12th birthday. On my 13th birthday, I did it again, but I added an extra mile. On my 14th birthday, I ran 14 miles. 15 on my 15th, 16 on my 16th, and you guessed it—17 miles on my 17th birthday.

All this running inspired (激发) another big dream. Someday, I’d run the Boston Marathon (波士顿马拉松赛). I told Grandpa about my decision.

“But, Dave, you haven’t trained for the marathon. Are you sure you’re ready?” Grandpa asked. But he still promised to walk over and cheer me on.

I ran fast that day. But I fell at Mile 18 and was driven to the hospital. Later that night, I called Grandpa and told him I failed.

“No,” he said calmly, “you didn’t fail. You discovered something.”

“I did?” I asked.

“Yes, you discovered that big dreams don’t just come true. They take work. If you train and work hard, I promise to wait for you next year and cheer you on.”

I trained every day, running miles and miles. Sadly, just two months into my training, Grandpa died. He wouldn’t be waiting for my second Boston Marathon. I decided I’d run for him.

That day, I ran fast. “Keep going! You can do it!” His words filled my head as I forced my legs to make each painful step. As I crossed the finish line, I threw my arms in the air and cried, “Grandpa, we did it!”

1. Why did Dave fail to join the school basketball team?

A．He couldn’t run fast.	B．He didn’t work hard.
C．He was not tall enough.	D．He wasn’t a quick learner.

2. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Adding an extra mile.	B．Running on his birthday.
C．Training for the marathon.	D．Trying out for the basketball team.

3. Which of the following words best describes Grandpa?

A．Creative.	B．Modest.
C．Generous.	D．Encouraging.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Dream Big.	B．The Boston Marathon.
C．Think Twice.	D．The Story of Grandpa.

6 . China is a colorful country with amazing places and cultures. In this blog, we will introduce five most attractive places that you can’t miss if you are planning to go for a travel in China!

Beijing

Beijing, the capital of China for over 850 years, is the first choice for many travellers. A perfect combination of classic elegance and modernity, it is the best Chinese destination to give you a better understanding of the country. You can wander around the Forbidden City to feel the dignity of the city; or you can walk along the criss-crossing hutongs and enjoy yourself in everyday local life.

Xi’an

If you want to feel the history of China over the past 1,000 years, you can go to Beijing; however, if you want to experience the 5,000 years’ history of this ancient, oriental land, Xi’an is the best travel destination in China. As one of the four major capitals of ancient civilisation (together with Athens, Cairo, and Rome), Xi’an is the home of Chinese civilisation. The Silk Road starts from here, stretching through West China to the Mediterranean.

Guilin

Guilin, a peaceful city lying in the hilly south-western area of the country, is among the top Chinese destinations for its extraordinary natural scenery. The unique karst landscape with its four features, namely green hills, clear water, fantastic caves, and oddly-shaped rocks, makes it a famous tourist attraction.

Chengdu

Visiting the lovely giant pandas must be on everyone’s to-do list when planning a tour of the best Chinese destinations. Many cities have zoos with space for pandas, but the best place to get close to them is Chengdu for sure! Visiting Chengdu is also a treat for food lovers. Jin li Street is a great place to have a taste of well-known Sichuan food. Besides, you can also enjoy the comfortable atmosphere.

1. What can you do in Beijing?

A．Enjoy the oddly-shaped rocks.	B．Have a taste of Sichuan food.
C．Walk around the Forbidden City.	D．Learn the history of the Silk Road.

2. If you are interested in natural landscapes, which destination is suitable for you?

A．Beijing.

B．Xi’an.

C．Guilin.

D．Chengdu.

3. What will be written in the following paragraph?

A．Another attractive place in China.	B．The introduction to karst landscape.
C．Tips for travelling around the world.	D．The contact information of a museum.

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。

A total of 29 provincial regions have started or made plans to reform the national college entrance exam or gaokao,     1     (offer) more options to students taking the critical test, the Ministry of Education said on September 15.

Wang Hui, director of the ministry’s Department of College Students Affairs, said 14 provincial regions have already implemented(实施) gaokao reforms. Seven regions will     2     (official) implement them in 2024, while eight others will do so in 2025.

Before the reforms, high school students     3     (divide) into liberal arts(文科) and sciences categories, in     4     the former needed to answer questions related to politics, history and geography in the gaokao while     5     latter concentrated on physics, chemistry and biology. Now, students can choose any three of these six subjects     6     (test) on.

High school and university officials said they think the changes encourage students to learn more about the different subjects and     7     education officials have made progress in testing students based on their abilities.

To ensure fairness in the national college entrance exam, the ministry has cancelled the bonus-point system(加分政策) considerably for students     8     exceptional ability in the sciences and sports.

Athletes, winners of academic Olympiads, including in math, physics, chemistry and biology, winners of science     9     (competition), provincial model students and students who     10     (undertake) exceptional moral deeds, are no longer being granted extra points in the gaokao.

8 . 最近你市发现了一处唐文化遗址。对于是否应当开发，人们展开了激烈的讨论。假定你是一名记者，请就此写一篇新闻报道。
1. 赞成：应该开发利用，吸引更多的游客来观光旅游
2. 反对：应该保持原样，妥善保护，以免遭受人为破坏
注意：
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：开发explore　旅游业tourism
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9 . 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。

One year ago, China rolled out the “double reduction” policy to ease the burden of excessive core-subjects homework and off-campus tutoring faced by middle and primary school students. The policy not only allows children more time to rest and play, but also allows them to obtain the nutrition     1    (need) for their all-around moral, intellectual and physical development.

Positive changes     2    (take) place. Compared with a year ago, students now have more independent, diversified     3    (choose) of extracurricular activities to explore, and can develop their interests and abilities,    4     opens up new horizons for them.                 

To Yue Xinyu,    5     third-grader in central China’s Wuhan City, a notable change is that her primary school classes now finish     6    (early) in the afternoon than before. “After class, we can opt for     7    (vary) interest-oriented classes and workshops,” the eight-year-old student said.

Football, basketball, opera classes and clay workshops, are available     8     lower graders, while senior primary students have more alternatives, including     9    (program) and dance.

A dance lover herself, Yue is eager to join the school’s club     10     she becomes old enough. She now takes off-campus Latin dance lessons in her spare time. Gliding on the dance floor makes her feel relaxed and confident, she said.

10 . 用所给的短语的正确形式完成下列句子。

die out,       in search of,       take part in,       belong to,       pay attention to,       rely on,      come into being,       stand for,       burst into laughter,        protect…from…

1. When did the world _________?
2. Seeing the funny picture the whole class _________.
3. Laws should be passed to protect giant pandas. Otherwise they will _________.
4. If you want to make more progress in study, you should _________ more _________ what your teachers say in class.
5. The house _________ my grandfather but after his death our family moved in it.
6. Many farmers leave their hometown for cities _________ a happy life.
7. I know I can _________ you to solve this problem.
8. What can people do to _________ themselves _________ heart disease?
9. He didn’t _________ the sports meeting because of his illness.
10. Red color _________ happiness and good luck in China.