1 . 请从方框所给的12个单词或短语中选出10个，并用适当的形式填空。

have talent for	rise to	bring out	back down	responsible
respond	be meant to	live up to	recognize	curious
immediately	through thick and thin

1. Many participants in the race had never sailed before, but they ______ the challenge.
2. From the story, we can see that friends are people who support you ______.
3. China’s global influence is improving steadily, with more and more countries ______ its role in international affairs.
4. ______ they heard I was in trouble, they came to help me
5. We expect you to ______ your promise.
6. Lily ______ to my question with a smile and said nothing.
7. Your training course should help you ______ your personality, instead of turning you into someone you are not.
8. Capable and responsible, he ______ be a monitor.
9. I’m a senior high school student now, and I feel ready to take on new ______.
10. The letter wasn’t addressed to me but I opened it out of ______.

2 . The Concord Review

Submission

We need the best history papers and we welcome a chance to consider your best work. Essays are accepted on a “rolling admissions” basis and are qualified for the next four issues of the journal.

Essay Requirements
• You must be the sole author. The paper must be in English.
• Essays should be in the 5,000-9,000 word range with endnotes and bibliography (参考文献).
• You may submit a paper to The Concord Review if you completed it before finishing secondary school.
• Essays may be on any historical topic, ancient or modern, domestic or foreign, and must be submitted electronically.
• The Concord Review does not publish charts, photos, graphs or other graphics in essays.
• The paper may not have been previously published except in a publication of a secondary school that you attended.
Acceptance Procedure

Authors whose essays will be published are informed by letter the month before their paper comes out.

Author Benefits

Each author who submits a paper and submission fee, receives the next four issues of the journal in e-Book form. For an additional $30 plus shipping costs, authors may receive the print edition of the journal. The Concord Review is the first and only journal in the world which publishes the academic work of secondary students, so our reprints usually make an extraordinary contribution to an author’s college application materials.

Academic Standards

The best way to judge the quality of the history essays we have published is to read several of the issues of the journal. We advise that the author should prepare with considerable reading on the topic and that the essay go through at least one draft before it is polished and proofread for submission.

1. Which essay meets the submission requirements?

A．One written in Spanish.	B．One within 10,000 words.
C．One with charts and graphs.	D．One never published before.

2. What can the author get after submitting a paper and submission fee?

A．An additional $30.	B．An academic certificate.
C．Four issues of e-journal.	D．University application forms.

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．News reporters.	B．History teachers.
C．College students.	D．High school students.

3 . Want to relax yourselves and broaden your horizon? Here are several recommended trips that you cannot miss!

Bhutan: Land of Mysticism and Mythology
Start a journey to a destination where beauty and spirituality intertwine within the landscapes and the people that live there. Make a pilgrimage (朝圣) to the cliffside town high above the Paro Valley and hike through rural villages and farms, stopping to interact with locals. You’ll also visit Buddhist temples to participate in centuries-old ceremonies.	Duration: 11 DAYS Cost: $10,995 Trip Type: Culture & Landscape Activity Level: High Group Size: Max 25
Costa Rica: Wildlife and Conservation
Encounter a wide range of wildlife, from white-faced capuchins and howler monkeys to thousands of butterflies. Join researchers in the field at the Monteverde Institute and participate in their ongoing conservation projects. Watch for birdlife and meet with experts from local scientific organizations.	Duration: 9 DAYS Cost: $7,995 Trip Type: Landscape & Wildlife Activity Level: Low Group Size: Max 25
Egypt: Ancient Wonders of the Legendary Nile
Enjoy an exclusive visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb, including his throne and golden burial mask. Leave the crowds to lesser visited sites, including the pyramids at the Valley of the Queens, and the stunningly painted tomb of King Seti I. Experience the daily life along the Nile River.	Duration: 11 DAYS Cost: $5,695 Trip Type: Culture & Landscape Activity Level: High Group Size: Max 25

If you are not interested in the choices above, some other tour destinations can be found on our website, e.g. Iceland: Snow and Fire ($4,371 each person, hiking a lot). With our unique design, you’ll enjoy your trip to the most. Come and sign up!

1. For a group of four with $20,000, which destination can they choose?

A．Costa Rica.

B．Bhutan.

C．Egypt.

D．Iceland.

2. What is the benefit of signing up for the trip to Egypt?

A．Visiting a museum about nature.	B．Enjoying sites with less tourists.
C．Participating in some ceremonies.	D．Meeting with some experts.

3. Which trip doesn’t need much physical strength?

A．Egypt: Ancient Wonders of the Legendary Nile.

B．Bhutan: Land of Mysticism and Mythology.

C．Costa Rica: Wildlife and Conservation.

D．Iceland: Snow and Fire.

4 . 选择适当的短语并用其正确形式填空。

draw attention to     make up for     in honour of     end up     count on

1. You can always ________ Mary when you are in trouble. She is very reliable.
2. Many girls skip meals to lose weight but most of them ________ putting on weight again.
3. The online article is aimed at ________ the importance of protecting the environment.
4. We spent half an hour waiting for the bus and now we have to move fast ________ the lost time.
5. The Dragon Boat Festival, is celebrated ________ Qu Yuan, a great poet living in the Warring States period of ancient China.

5 . 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.

6 . 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。

The change from middle school     1     high school can be stressful (有压力的) for all teens. Academic expectations increase, and socializing and after-school activities become more important. Some of these expectations can create special difficulties for     2    (kid) with learning and thinking differences.

Staying organized enough to get everything     3    (do) can be a struggle in high school. Learning and thinking differences can cause trouble with time management. But teachers and parents can help teens learn how     4     (manage) tasks to keep themselves on track.

With more work and tests, students also need to have strong study skills. They may have assignments (任务) in different classes with the same deadline (最后期限). But teachers can help them break long-term assignments down into     5    (small), more manageable pieces. It may be     6    (help) for them to learn strategies to study for tests and try studying with methods     7     can improve their learning strengths.

After-school activities can make staying on top of things even more complicated. They are great ways for teens to make friends and explore their interests. But because they take up time, activities can make     8     hard for teens to do everything else. Teachers should talk to students about ways to balance an activity and school.

High school can be     9    (equal) exciting and challenging, but our teens can overcome challenges and find success by     10    (stay) in touch with teachers and parents.

7 .

This year’s Beijing Culture Forum was held from Sept.14 to 15 in the capital. Here are a series of talks with famous persons covering various fields.

Goran Durdevic:

Goran Durdevic, lecturer of the Beiwai College, Beijing Foreign Studies University, said: “I’m particularly interested in those parts dedicated to cultural heritage and archeology.”

Citing his documentaries about heritages in Beijing as examples, he said: “I will talk about several documentaries.”

Agshin Aliyev:

“I’m impressed by what China has achieved in digital use in education and culture during the past decade,” said Agshin Aliyev, PhD, head of the Azerbaijani Language Department at the School of Asian Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University.

“We have also witnessed China’s efforts for its culture going global and telling China’s stories to foreign friends.”

Sha Xiaolan:

“Technology has redefined the communication, creation and experience of culture, paving the way for entirely new possibilities,” said director and producer Sha Xiaolan.

“While AR and VR technologies bring the immersion(沉浸)of cultural experiences, AR technology is gradually finding its way in creative fields, becoming part of cultural creativity.”

Zhao Shengliang:

Zhao Shengliang, secretary of the CPC Committee of Dunhuang Academy, said, “As we have access to many digital resources, we can use them to create movies or television programmes. We also make cultural and creative products explaining Dunhuang culture in popular and understandable language, as well as products that show Dunhuang’s art and features.”

1. What do Goran Durdevic and Agshin Aliyev have in common?

A．Loving archeology.	B．Doing teaching jobs in China.
C．Working in Dunhuang.	D．Talking about documentaries.

2. Who focuses on creating AR products for people?

A．Goran Durdevic.	B．Agshin Aliyev.
C．Sha Xiaolan.	D．Zhao Shengliang.

3. According to Zhao Shengliang, why do they create movies?

A．To advertise Dunhuang.	B．To sell the products.
C．To use digital resources.	D．To develop the culture.

8 . 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。

The 19th Asian Games closed on 8 October, 2023 in Hangzhou. 45 countries and regions shared     1     (amaze) moments there, marking     2     third time that China has hosted the continental multi-sports event.

With break-dancing and esports making     3     (they) debuts (首次亮相) as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports and 481 events. China     4     (win) 201 golds, 111 silvers and 71 bronzes, finishing atop the medal tally for the 11th consecutive edition. Behind China, Japan finished in second place with 52 gold, 67 silver and 69 bronze medals,     5     (follow) by South Korea on 42-59-89. 27 countries and regions won gold     6     (medal), while 41 delegations pocketed at least one medal.

China’s swimmers Zhang Yufei and Qin Haiyang     7     (award) Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Asian Games. Zhang clinched (赢得) six titles and Qin pocketed five golds and a silver on his second Asiad     8     (appear).

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) acting president Raja Randhir Singh declared the Games closed, praising China as the perfect host     9     the OCA will never forget. “I would like to thank the Chinese government, the Chinese Olympic Committee, the people of Hangzhou,     10     the Hangzhou organizing committee (HAGOC) for what you have done.” said Singh.

9 . Can international students bring family or their children with them to Australia? Use this guide to find out about the visa rules for international students.

A student visa is a temporary (临时的) visa that allows students to stay in Australia for the length of their course. Students are also able to include family members when they are applying for their student visa as long as they are your partner or children.

One of the most important factors of the application is the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) criterion (入境标准). It includes a written statement in which you need to demonstrate (说明) that you and your family do not intend to stay in Australia beyond your student visa.

You also have to meet English language prerequisites (前提) as well as financial requirements. You need to have enough money that is genuinely available to you to pay for your course fees and travel and living costs for you and your accompanying family members while you are in Australia.

The 12-month living cost is:

Student: AUD$21,041

Partner/spouse: AUD$7,362

Child: AUD$3,152

Alternatively, you can show proof of an annual income. The current benchmark (基准) is A$62,222 for single person or A$72,592 for families.

1. What can we learn about an international student visa in Australia?

A．It is easy to apply.

B．It can be used forever.

C．It can include students’ family members.

D．It is signed by students’ family members.

2. How much will a student spend on living for one year if his child goes abroad with him?

A．AUD$62, 222.	B．AUD$72, 592.
C．AUD$24, 193.	D．AUD$28, 403.

3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A．A travel journal.	B．An educational guide.
C．A course plan.	D．A business report.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How do the speakers know each other?

A．They’re co-workers.

B．They’re neighbors.

C．They’re brother and sister.

2. What type of animal is Penny?

A．A cat.

B．A dog.

C．A bird.

3. How is the man getting to New York?

A．By train.

B．By car.

C．By airplane.

4. Where do the speakers live?

A．In Florida.

B．In New York.

C．In Pennsylvania.