1 . 选词填空

to be frank        fall on        decorate... with...        divide into        take place get together        over time        in common        be different from        in spite of

1. Despite the fact that we almost have nothing ______, we are good friends indeed.
2. —How soon will our school sports meeting ______?
—In two months
3. They have decided to ______ the room ______ flowers for their wedding.
4. ______, he has realised the importance of family to him.
5. ______ the culture shock, he managed to adapt to the life in the foreign country soon.
6. We have made it a tradition ______ on Mid-Autumn Festival every year, when we can enjoy the re union of the whole family.
7. ______, I don’t think he is fit for the position.
8. The Dragon Boat Festival ______ the fifth day of Chinese Lunar May.
9. The weight-lifting athletes ______ three groups by weight.
10. The pronunciation of British English ______ that of American.

2 . 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。

On March 31, the Eiffel Tower celebrated its 130th anniversary since it opened.     1    (original) planned to last only 20 years, the people of Paris wisely decided to keep it standing,    2     (recognize) its importance. Millions of people     3     (visit) the tower so far, according to its official website.

The tower was created by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and was first intended as the main entrance     4     the 1889 World’s Fair. It was built in a little over two years and faced criticism from some locals initially. However, it quickly captured the attention of fair visitors, attracting more than two million people. It also had a     5     (practice) use as a radio antenna during World War I.

Visitors today can choose to climb 1,665 steps or take one of the original elevator cars    6     (reach) the top. At the top of the tower,     7     the tower’s administrative office is located, guests can enjoy a drink at the champagne bar on the top floor.

Today, the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of France, representing a feeling of pride and thankfulness. It is a global icon that can bring together people from different     8    (background). The tower is not only     9     popular tourist destination but also a widely recognized symbol, a     10     (believe) held by many who appreciate its enduring charm.

3 . The National Center for Education Statistics reports that about one in five adults in the US is illiterate (不识字的) or has poor literacy skills. I Love Books is on a mission to change that.

Founded in 2021, the social organization aims to end illiteracy by making sure that all children have access to books. Through selling clothes and other things online, the organization is able to provide new books for the youth. So far, it has donated more than 3,000 books to pupils across three Kentucky cities.

“One of the difficulties in achieving high literacy for kids living in poverty is that there are no books in their homes or communities. Their schools may not have a lot of books, either,” said Jonathan Beatty, the founder of I Love Books. “If you’re a parent and you have to choose between your meal, rent, or whatever bill that you may need to pay and a book, you’d probably choose the former.”

To increase access to books for future generations, I Love Books hosts a book-giving activity quarterly, working with schools and non-profit organizations. In the first book-giving event, more than 300 children from William Wells Brown Elementary got their own copies of LeBron James’ I Promise, which was read at the school each morning. “Most of the books are well received by teachers and students,” the headmaster of the school told Nice News.

The organization also hosts a program called BAM, which combines books, art, and music. “What if we show how literacy gives you the ability to write songs or understand music lyrics better? If you want to be an artist, you need to read more about art to create your own.” said Beatty. He believes the program will be attractive to more young people.

1. How does I Love Books get money for its donations?

A．By selling children’s books.

B．By giving speeches in schools.

C．By making a sale of products.

D．By receiving people’s donations.

2. What can we infer from Jonathan Beatty’s words in paragraph 3?

A．Most children show little interest in books.

B．Poor children have limited access to books.

C．Parents know little about their children’s preferences.

D．Schools pay much attention to their students’ education.

3. What did the school headmaster think of the book-giving activity?

A．Satisfying.

B．Surprising.

C．Interesting.

D．Challenging.

4. What is the purpose of the program BAM?

A．To encourage musicians to write their own songs.

B．To develop kids’ ability to draw pictures.

C．To spread literacy among young people.

D．To provide help for poor artists.

4 . 假如你是晨光中学的李津，你的学校近期举办了主题为“向雷锋同志学习”的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿。
要点包括：
(1)学习雷锋的原因和意义；
(2)举一个自己学雷锋的例子；
(3)呼吁每个人都向雷锋同志学习。
参考词汇：向雷锋同志学习 learn from Lei Feng
注意：演讲稿不少于100词
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5 . Wang Yaping went into space aboard the Shenzhou Ⅷ on October 16th, 2021. She became the first Chinese female astronaut (女航天员) to enter Tiangong space station.

Wang’s space dream started in 2003, when China sent its first astronaut Yang Liwei into space. After having safe flights for 1,600 hours over nine years, Wang was a strong candidate (候选人) to become an astronaut in 2010. She pushed herself hard, getting the same training as men. “The space environment won’t change because you are a woman,” she told Xinhua.

The hardest part is the high-G training. Sitting in a spinning (旋转的) machine, Wang would become blind for a while because her brain was short of blood. But she didn’t give in. That strong spirit finally made her dream come true in 2013.

Wang said that as astronauts, women have their own advantages (优势). “Women may be more patient and can better deal with loneliness. Women’s hearts are also easier to adapt to the weightless environment, making them more suitable for long-term missions.”

Wang Yaping sets a good example for all women who dream of going to space.

1. When did Wang dreamed of being an astronaut?

A．In 2010.

B．In 2003.

C．In 2013.

D．In 2021.

2. Wang’s words in Paragraph 2 mean ________.

A．the space environment is easy to change

B．only men can go to space station in the world

C．both male and female astronauts can go to space

D．men and women will face the same difficulties in space

3. How did Wang Yaping feel when she was having the high-G training?

A．Relaxed.

B．Interested.

C．Uncomfortable.

D．Strong.

4. What advantages does a female astronaut have according to Wang?

A．More patience.	B．Less weight.
C．More problem-solving skills.	D．Stronger.

6 . Some Arrangements for the Beijing Tour

Day 1

Any visit to Beijing is incomplete without a hike on the Great Wall. However, it is thousands of miles long and the Beijing section is only a small part of the Great Wall. The first choice is Badaling, but we recommend Juyong Pass, which is less crowded but no less impressive. Depending on your health and preference, you can climb very steep steps or have a walk on the relatively flat areas. There are many locations for great photo opportunities,

Day 2

Start at the Temple of Heaven, where emperors used to hold ceremonies to pray. Stop at the Echo Wall and discover the wonder of voices bouncing (弹跳) back and forth. Pass through the guard-protected Golden Water Bridge, and go to visit the Palace Museum.

Day 3

You can pay a visit to Capital Museum where the exhibits have more surprises. Take a walk along Wangfujing Street, a modern shopping street. The walking is much less intensive and the budgeted time much more flexible. You may want to finish the day off by catching a performance of Peking Opera and National Centre for the Performing Arts is an ideal place to go.

Day 4

The Summer Palace in a northwestern suburb of the city is a beautiful place. A short taxi ride north will take you to Qianmen Street. This retail centre was renovated (翻新) for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Here are some of the oldest businesses of the city, including the famous Peking Duck.

1. Which day covers a visit to the Great wall?

A．Day 1.

B．Day 2.

C．Day 3.

D．Day 4.

2. Where should you go to enjoy Peking Opera according to the text?

A．To Capital Museum.

B．Ta the Summer Palace.

C．To the Palace Museum.

D．To National Centre for the Performing Arts.

3. What can you do in Qiammen Street?

A．Buy a taxi.	B．Go shopping.
C．Renovate the street.	D．Cook Peking Duck.

7 . Four Self-Portraits (自画像) by Famous Artists

Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)—“Self-Portrait”, 1506

One of the beautiful self-portraits by famous artist Raphael was drawn at the age of 23. It measures around 45cm×33cm and is located at the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. The Italian painter used oil on board to draw his self-portrait, which was the clearest and the most recognizable self-portraits of Raphael himself.

Leonardo da Vinci—“Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk”, 1512

“Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk”is a self-portrait of da Vinci at the age of 60 and measures around 33.3cm×21.6cm, which is on display in Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Italy. It is drawn with red chalk on paper and represents the head of an elderly man in a three-quarter view. In the portrait, the length of the hair is uncommon in Renaissance (文艺复兴) portraits.

Rembrandt van Rijn—“Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-up Collar”, 1659

Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn painted his self-portrait in 1659 when he was 53 years old. It shows his worried expression that clearly portrays the troubled condition of his mind at that point of his life since the year 1659 was a year of anxiety for him. This self-portrait found its place among the Benjamin Altman Collection, which has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art since 1913.

Edgar Degas—“Degas Au Porte-Fusain’”, l855

Edgar Degas made this self-portrait only when he was twenty-one years old. It was one of the most remarkable of his fifteen self-portraits. Degas was seated as seemingly without fear and anxiety. The pose in the painting was formal and academic. The painting is located in the musée d’Orsay, Paris, France.

1. Where should visitors go if they want to admire Raphael’s self-portrait in 1506?

A．Uffizi Gallery.	B．Biblioteca Reale.
C．The musée d’Orsay.	D．The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

2. Which aspect of Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk was special during the Renaissance?

A．The red clothing.	B．The formal pose.
C．The long hair.	D．The worried expression.

3. Which painter was the youngest when painting the above-mentioned self-portraits?

A．Raphael.	B．Edgar Degas.
C．Leonardo da Vinci.	D．Rembrandt van Rijn.

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

As we all know, health is very important. Only when we are     1     (health) can we study well and enjoy life.

However,     2     (much) teenagers don’t pay any attention to their health,     3     (especial) during the holiday. And they spend too much time     4     (watch) TV, playing games and chatting on the Internet all night,     5     is bad for their health. First, this may make them get near-sighted. Besides, their     6     (body) become much weaker. Thirdly, they will lose the chance to communicate with others face     7     face as they never go out, which may have a bad effect on their mental health.

In     8     (I) opinion, they should spend less time in front of the TV or the computer. Go out     9     (take) some exercise, play some sports and visit some friends and have     10     healthy lifestyle.

9 . 当前人们的饮食习惯随着生活习惯存在着差异，请你以“My eating habits”为题目，写一篇英语作文.
注意：词数：100-120.
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10 . Not long ago, a 72-year-old Italian woman started her long walk from Venice to Beijing. She wanted to follow the path of Marco Polo, a famous trader and traveler, along the Silk Road.

The woman is Vienna Cammarata. She loves traveling around the world on foot. She has been a crazy walker for more than 30 years. After visiting many places, Cammarata got a new idea a few years ago—following the footsteps of famous people. In 2017, Cammarata made a trip by walking along the path described in a book of Goethe, a famous German poet, and walked through Germany, Austria and Italy.

However, after taking so many trips, Cammarata did not stop. Instead, she decided to challenge herself again. In April, 2022, she left Venice, the birthplace of Marco Polo, and planned to walk through 15 countries to arrive in Beijing in 2025.

Along the whole journey, Cammarata has to face many difficulties, for example, the bad weather. However, she has made up her mind to meet her goal. Besides her backpack, she takes a camera with her to record what she sees and experiences on the way. Also, she takes a phone with a health app. Her doctor can check on her health through it from far away.

Cammarata hopes to be hosted by people she meets along the way. She wants to talk with them and learn the stories of the countries. “I love history and culture, and I walk in order to see and tell, but above all to listen,” said Cammarata.

1. Who is Cammarata?

A．An Italian lady.	B．A German poet.
C．An Italian trader.	D．A German doctor.

2. Cammarata planned to spend about ______ traveling from Venice to Beijing on foot.

A．one year

B．three years

C．five years

D．seven years

3. How can Cammarata’s doctor check on her health during her journey?

A．Through a camera.

B．By asking her hosts along the way.

C．Through a health app.

D．By examining her health condition in person.

4. Why does Cammarata hope to be hosted by people she meets along the way?

A．Because she decides to challenge herself.

B．Because she makes up her mind to meet her goal.

C．Because she hopes to tell them stories about her own country.

D．Because she wants to communicate with them and know more about their countries.

5. What’s the passage mainly about?

A．Cammarata meets people along the way.

B．Cammarata walks from Venice to Beijing.

C．Cammarata never stops her love for Beijing.

D．Cammarata loves walking through European countries.