1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman's second book titled?

A．Michael's Sunshine.

B．Midnight.

C．The Snow Tree.

2. Why does the woman write on the topic of forgiveness?

A．It always interests her.

B．It's a popular topic.

C．It touches readers most.

3. What is the woman working on recently?

A．A research project.

B．A book review.

C．A new book.

4. What did the woman want to be at first?

A．A writer.

B．An interviewer.

C．A movie maker.

2 . 假设你叫李华，你们学校开展了“网络课堂”计划，同学们可以通过校园网互相帮助，解决学习上遇到的困难。请你根据以下要点写一封电子邮件给你的外国笔友Jason，向他介绍“网络课堂”计划。
内容要点：
1. 可以通过网络课堂结成学习互助小组；
2. 可以在论坛（forum）上发帖子，讨论学习上遇到的困难；
3. 定期组织活动，交流学习经验。
注意：
1. 内容应包括以上所有信息。
2. 词数：80-100左右。信的开头和结尾已经写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Jason,

I’d like to tell you about the “Network Class Plan” in my school.

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Yours,

Li Hua

3 . 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

To my great joy, I have broken away from my bad habit which almost ruined me. Two years ago, I happened to come across Tom,     1     was lost in gambling (赌博). Things of one kind come together. As I was also not interested in schoolwork, we became good friends. Though every day, the teacher assigned us a great deal of homework, we took no notice of it. In the classroom, I couldn’t focus     2     what the teacher taught. As a result, my academic performance was becoming from bad to     3     (bad). As I couldn’t find any fun in school, I played poker whenever I was free. At     4     beginning, we just played for fun, but not soon later, we played for gambling.     5     really made me happy even excited. However, I felt upset because I     6    (lose) quite a little money in the gamble. I began to be worried all the time. My father found     7     happened to me and shouted at me, saying that I would end up in prison     8     I didn’t attempt to leave those who gambled. He tried to persuade me to go back to school and begged my head teacher     9     (help) me with my study.     10     (follow) his advice, I tried to study hard. It seemed as if I never ran out of my energy. Where there is a will there is a way. I became one of the top students in my school.

4 . About twenty years ago, a new yoga teacher with related qualifications (资格) began her day practicing yoga on the beach. Over time, a few local beach lovers joined in and before she knew it, she was leading classes every morning and evening. After the word spread, local teachers offered to assist and the unique yoga classes were born. After that, the teacher moved to India, but her legacy (遗留) lives on. We aim to ensure people can come into contact with and afford yoga 365 days a year. Classes are all donation based. Our teachers offer yoga from the heart and do not get paid.

Our Approach

People around the world have practiced yoga for thousands of years, and millions of people currently enjoy its health benefits. Being outside can enhance the yoga experience in many ways, since nature inspires all the things — focusing awareness, breathing deeply, practicing stillness. We attach great importance to outdoor practice, through which you can feel the union with nature. Through every practice, we help some people who want to change.

Our Classes

We provide you with mostly two kinds of classes. Private beach classes include yoga, stretching, and partner yoga. We tailor the class to your requirements. If you are planning a corporate event or yoga classes, we can help make it fun, motivating and exciting.

What to Bring?
•An open mind, an open heart and a sense of fun
•A large towel or blanket — mats tend to get very sandy
•Sunglasses and sunscreen — in the morning there is shade
•Water-hydrate (水合物)
•Layered clothing in the winter — mornings can be cool
Get in Touch

You are invited and welcomed in our community! To know more information, you can click the link we provide. You can also email us for further questions or to request a private class.

1. What is the purpose of the unique yoga classes?

A．To call on people to protect the beach.

B．To help yoga lovers gain qualifications.

C．To raise the awareness of keeping healthy.

D．To make yoga accessible and affordable to people.

2. Why is practicing yoga outdoors important according to the text?

A．It lowers the risks of diseases.	B．It is more beneficial to the old.
C．It can make people keep active.	D．It can expose people to nature.

3. In which section of a website can this text appear?

A．Business.

B．Opinion.

C．Health.

D．Travelling.

5 . 4 Traditional French Christmas markets you need to know about

More affordable and closer than Germany and Austria, French Christmas markets make a perfect destination for a festive trip. These are the four traditional French Christmas markets you need to know about this Christmas.

Toulouse

Dates: November 25, 2023—December 25, 2023

Opening times: Sunday to Thursday: 10.30 am—8.30 pm, Friday and Saturday: 10.30 am—10 pm

The market is located in the heart of Toulouse. It’s surrounded by beautiful buildings, including the Capitole itself and the Jacobins church. The city is well-known for its terracotta architecture which serves as an fairytale exterior to their Christmas market.

Colmar

Dates: November 24, 2023—December 30, 2023

Opening times: Monday to Thursday: 2 pm—7 pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10 am—7 pm

The town’s Christmas market is an ensemble (整体) of six distinct mini markets. The area is home to a number of wineries and speciality (特产) wine-makers, alongside its seven speciality Alsatian wines, which can be tried at their speciality Christmas food market.

Arras

Dates: November 24, 2023—December 30, 2023

Opening times:Monday to Friday: midday—7.30 pm, Saturday: 10 am—9 pm, Sunday: 10 am—7.30 pm

The market transforms the city’s Grand Place into a wonderland taking over three squares with over 100 stalls in front of the Baroque style architecture. Crown your market visit with a night ride on the beacon (灯塔) of the market—the Ferris wheel, which offers a gentle ride and views of the own and surrounding countryside below.

Bordeaux

Dates: November 24, 2023—December 27, 2023

Opening times: Every day: 11 am—9 pm

The market is open from late November to December and features over 200 stalls selling a variety of locally-made and crafted gifts. There is one food in particular linked to the city, and that is chocolate made from high quality local ingredients, to take home with you.

1. What do Toulouse and Arras have in common?

A．Both are popular with little kids.

B．Both offer free gifts to the customers.

C．Both have distinctive architecture styles.

D．Both are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

2. What is a key characteristic of Bordeaux ?

A．A wide range of crafted gifts.	B．Its local culture and history.
C．Its traditional building style.	D．The views of beautiful coast.

3. Which market may attract wine lovers most?

A．Toulouse

B．Colmar

C．Arras

D．Bordeaux

6 . Giraffenap is a new style of sleeping pod (仓) that encourages workers to get power naps during the day as a way of improving concentration and work efficiency.

Japan usually emphasizes extreme dedication to one’s work. In order to get used to this kind of heavy schedule and stress, some workers turn to short power naps. These are known to improve energy levels and concentration, as long as the person doesn’t go into deep sleep. In order to make it easier for people to get power naps pretty much anywhere, one company has begun installing vertical (垂直的) sleeping pods called Giraffenap in cafes all over the country.

One of the main reasons that Giraffenap pods have a vertical orientation is space—it’s much easier to have them installed in small cafes and restaurants because they take up little room—but it’s not the only reason. The standing position makes it easier for the person using the pod to wake up from their power nap.

Each Giraffenap pod features an alarm system that can be set by the user and support points for various parts of the body, which can make sure that the user remains in an upright position when napping. The pods also feature a height adjustment system so that anyone can achieve the perfect posture while using them.

Giraffenap sleeping pods currently come in two styles: a plain white model and one that uses a more traditional bamboo design. They offer great sound insulation (隔音), various sounds designed to support sleep and a built-in ventilation system.

Giraffenap is currently being put into effect in some coffee shops in Japan, and if the response is positive enough, we might also start seeing them in other places.

1. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．Science magazine	B．A biography
C．An advertisement	D．A novel

2. What is an advantage of Giraffenap?

A．It keeps people healthy.	B．It is very cheap in price.
C．It saves a lot of energy.	D．It makes work efficient.

3. What is paragraph 5 mainly about?

A．The types of Giraffenap pods	B．The effect of Giraffenap pods
C．The features of Giraffenap pods	D．The materials of Giraffenap pods

4. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．Hotels are to be replaced soon.	B．People’s sleeping habits change.
C．A company launches vertical pods.	D．How we keep energetic at work.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the man go in the locker room?

A．A few minutes ago.

B．A quarter ago.

C．Half an hour ago.

2. What does the man complain about the lockers?

A．They’re being occupied inappropriately.

B．They’re too dirty and need cleaning.

C．They’re not very safe for storage.

3. What’s wrong with the clothes hangers?

A．Too ugly.

B．Too weak.

C．Too big.

8 . 听下面一段对白，回答以下小题
1. How much is the ticket to the Ocean Park?

A．£ 2.00.

B．£ 6.50.

C．£ 8.50.

2. What is unavailable during the trip?

A．Lunch.

B．Water.

C．Fruit.

3. What will the listeners do at 2:30 next Tuesday?

A．Listen to a talk.

B．Do some worksheets.

C．Watch the sharks being fed.

4. What is the topic of the talk for next Tuesday?

A．The ocean.

B．Sharks.

C．Penguins.

9 . Whether you want to broaden your horizons, entertain the family or are simply looking for something to do on a rainy day, a trip to a free museum might be just the ticket.

Science Museum

At the Science Museum, you can enjoy award-winning exhibitions and collections spanning the sciences. From Helen Sharman’s iconic space suit to Amy Johnson’s Gipsy Moth airplane, explore the extraordinary stories of human achievements and the challenges we have overcome. You can book your free admission ticket on its website.

Natural History Museum

London’s world-famous museum is home to over 80 million objects and specimens including plants, creatures, dinosaur fossils, rare bugs and more. Billions of years of natural history is all open to visitors, completely free of charge. You can even get up close to collections made by Charles Darwin.

Discovery Museum

The Discovery Museum offers a great selection of exhibits to the whole family. Here you can stand in awe at the world’s first steam turbine-powered ship Turbinia which stands proud in the central hall. It also offers educational workshops and also provides a wealth of online content for virtual learning opportunities. The museum is free of charge.

Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)

For art and design lovers, the Victoria and Albert Museum is the perfect free-to-visit attraction in Britain’s capital. Named after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, who laid the building’s foundation stone in 1899, the V&A has an impressive collection of original masterpieces, contemporary art, architectural marvels and even a fantastic fashion gallery.

As well as dozens of free permanent exhibitions available in-house and online, the V&A also hosts temporary collections and events throughout the year, many of which are also completely free!

1. What can visitors do at the Science Museum?

A．Explore the world’s first ship.

B．Enjoy some contemporary art.

C．Admire Charles Darwin’s collections.

D．Learn about the great people and their achievements.

2. Which museum provides exhibits for the whole family?

A．Science Museum.	B．Natural History Museum.
C．Discovery Museum.	D．Victoria and Albert Museum.

3. What do the four museums have in common?

A．They offer free visits.	B．They are world-famous.
C．They show diverse ships.	D．They are in the same city.

10 . Establishing a strong professional image helps individuals maintain positive workplace relationships and present themselves appropriately. Being mindful of how you speak and behave around others is important.     1    

Assess your communication style

You can use certain verbal (言语的) and nonverbal techniques to interact with others.     2     It will help you convey your purpose and accurate information, which others may appreciate if you work on a project together. Depending on your comfort level, it may be helpful to sustain (保持) some eye contact and monitor the volume of your voice.

Use social media thoughtfully

    3     Even if your personal accounts aren’t publicly viewable, it’s good practice to assume that others can still view and share anything you post on social media. As such, think about how your posts do or don’t match the professional image you’re cultivating at work.

Increase your time management skills

Arrive on time when attending meetings, presentations or other events.     4     It often shows respect for your colleagues and their responsibilities. To increase your chances of starting an event on time, it may be helpful to prepare your materials beforehand.

Strengthen your emotional intelligence

Emotional intelligence involves the ability to perceive the moods of others.     5     To enhance your professional image, it may be helpful to learn the priorities and motivations of others. Employers and colleagues often appreciate an individual who can respond to emotions productively.

A．Consider rules about clothing at work.

B．It’s important to be mindful of your online image.

C．That can convey a strong sense of professionalism.

D．It also includes changing your behavior accordingly.

E．Employ a clear speech pattern when communicating.

F．It may be beneficial to express a confident professional image.

G．Here we provide some helpful tips on your professional image.