1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What should a public speaker avoid doing according to the woman?

A．Talking too loudly.

B．Speaking too fast.

C．Saying too much.

2. Why should the closing of a speech be carefully planned?

A．It’s usually the most remembered part.

B．It’s the last chance to make your point.

C．It’s as important as the opening words.

3. What does the woman suggest a public speaker do during the speech?

A．Show a good sense of humor.

B．Motivate the audience to act.

C．Meet challenges with courage.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man doing?

A．Introducing the woman to his neighbors.

B．Giving the woman advice on how to find a flat.

C．Showing the woman around the neighborhood.

2. What is the woman eager to do?

A．Visit the night market.

B．Jog in the high school.

C．Shop in convenience stores.

3. Why does the woman look for a library?

A．To get some information.

B．To find a map of the city.

C．To borrow some books.

4. Where will the speakers go next?

A．To a restaurant.

B．To a bookstore.

C．To a park.

3 . 将第一列和第二列的单词组合构成合成词并匹配它们的中文意思。

(1) no     1     (2) hand     2     (3) country     3     (4) pine     4     (5) down     5

made apple where load side

n. 乡村 adj. 手工的，手制的 v. 下载 n. 菠萝，凤梨 adv. 无处，哪里都不

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What place does the woman suggest?

A．Turtle Island.

B．Tanah Lot Temple.

C．Dream Beach.

2. What would the man like for his trip?

A．A tour guide.

B．A tour car.

C．A tour party.

3. How much will the man pay for the trip totally?

A．100 dollars.

B．200 dollars.

C．300 dollars.

4. How will the man pay for the trip?

A．In cash.

B．By cheque.

C．By charging it to his room.

5 . 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。

As part of the Spring Festival celebrations, the London Eye, one of Britain’s major landmarks, was lit up in red and gold on Thursday, the fortunate colors     1     (traditional) used for the Chinese New Year.

In a light rain, people stopped on the south bank of the River Thames     2     (witness) the change of lights for the Spring Festival celebrations.

“The lighting-up ceremony,     3     (hold) jointly by the London Chinatown Chinese Association and the London Eye,     4     (be) a routine in Chinese New Year celebrations here for several years,”said Scott O’Neil, CEO of Merlin Entertainments,     5     company that independently owns this attraction. “To have a special year like this,     6     is the Loong Year, makes it all the more special.”

Artistic     7     (performance) were also staged under the London Eye, including the dragon dance. An 18-meter-long golden Loong from Tongliang, a district of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, was shown during the celebrations. Tongliang Dragon Dance originated in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In 2006, it     8     (honor) as part of the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage.

London resident Brown described the celebrations as“     9     (remark), just surprising and attractive”.

“The opportunity to see dragon and lion dancers here in front of the London Eye will be a memory I won’t forget. They are energetic and really show the beauty and grace     10     Lunar Chinese New Year,” said O’Neil.

6 . Looking forward to summer 2024, are you wondering how to choose the right volunteer project? To get you started, we’ve picked four incredible volunteer opportunities.

Project 1:Service and Adventure

Location: Thailand

Duration: June 29-July 25

Volunteer your time in a variety of rewarding projects, ranging from caring for elephants to teaching English to Thai children and designing activities for them. In your free time, float down the Mae Kok River, enjoy a feast at our very own Thai cooking class, and go snorkeling (浮潜) at Chicken Island!

Project 2: Marine & Wildlife Conservation

Location: Florida Keys

Duration: June 28-July 13

In this project, you will help coral restoration and preserve the marine environment. You’ll also learn how to protect biodiversity and ocean life through partnerships with the scientific community.   Laid-back island atmosphere and golden sunsets are a bonus for you.

Project 3: Children’s Camp Leadership

Location: Hawaii

Duration: July 26-August 11

Involve yourself in the community and genuine culture of a small rainforest town in Costa Rica as you plan and run a day camp for local children. You will act as both a camp consultant and activity specialist. You will also explore more, surfing, relaxing in natural hot springs!

Project 4: Sea Turtle Conservation

Location: Costa Rica

Duration: June 26-July 9

You will work with like-minded peers in an effort to protect the country’s sea turtle   population. Every day will be different as you help with various conservation tasks such as scientific research, hatching eggs and mangrove (红树) preservation.

1. Where should you go if you are interested in protecting corals?

A．Hawaii.

B．Thailand.

C．Costa Rica.

D．Florida Keys.

2. Which project lasts the shortest time?

A．Service and Adventure.	B．Sea Turtle Conservation.
C．Children's Camp Leadership.	D．Marine & Wildlife Conservation.

3. What common task do Project 1 and Project 3 share?

A．Marine animal care.	B．Scientific research.
C．Survival skills.	D．Kids’ activity organization.

7 . I adopted Motley from the SPCA six years ago. When I first brought him home, he was scared of everything. Cars terrified him because he had never experienced traffic before. Toys were so foreign to him that he would shake in fear. He would often spend hours by himself hiding in rooms that I wasn’t in, or in his corner. Play was something he didn’t understand either.

Two years ago, my husband and I adopted a Bichon named Freddie. Freddie is the polar opposite of Motley. He is vigorous and cannot stay in one spot for more than a minute or two. He loves chasing toys and playing with us. He is interested in everything. Taking walks is his favorite activity.

At first, Motley wanted nothing to do with him. Freddie was determined. He kept trying to play with Motley, until Motley finally caught on, and for the first time in his life he engaged in play. Motley was confused as to why Freddie was interested in chasing toys. One day, Motley ran after one of them and held it in his mouth. He didn’t know what to do with it, but it was a start. Motley began chasing Freddie around, so he wasn’t in a corner by himself as much. As soon as Motley figured out that Freddie was getting to spend more time outside, he became interested in walking. Some days he is excited enough to walk that he is suddenly pulling us to the sidewalk. Motley learns new things from Freddie every day and is a completely new dog. We adopted Freddie as a present for ourselves, but he turned out to be more of a present for Motley.

1. Which of the following can be used to describe Motley from Paragraph 1?

A．Playful and curious.	B．Brave and loyal.
C．Frightened and distant.	D．Rude and unfriendly.

2. What does the underlined word “vigorous” mean in paragraph 2?

A．Sharp.

B．Energetic.

C．Lovely.

D．Smart.

3. What can we know about Motley after Freddie’s arrival?

A．He became active.	B．He was better at hiding.
C．He was loyal to his owners.	D．He became a quicker learner.

4. What could be the best title for the text?

A．A Journey to Joy	B．A Story of Self-discovery
C．An Unexpected Gift	D．A Tale of New Adventures

8 . Green Haven

Heightening Environmental Awareness

About Green Haven…

● Visit Green Haven to learn how to care about the environment and broaden your knowledge and understanding of conservation efforts.
● Our purpose is to showcase what others have done to help conserve the environment and how everyone can also do his/her part.
● We believe that everyone can achieve this through hands-on activities.
How Green Haven is fun for everyone!

To ensure that Green Haven never loses its appeal for visitors of all ages, the informative audio-visual displays and interactive activities — housed in different booths and zones — are replaced on a monthly basis.

Green Haven Membership Sign up to become a member of Green Haven! Receive your membership card on the spot and show your card and you can:  get 20% off the admission fee  receive discounts at Booth 3 and the Green Cafe next door

General information Opening hours: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday to Friday)       9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Saturday) Address: 1 Maple Road, Singapore 123456 Admission fee: $10 (for anyone over the age of 12)       $5 (for children aged 5 to 12)

1. Which of the following is true about Green Haven?

A．It makes visitors aware of virtual activities.

B．It raises awareness of environmental issues.

C．It can help us equipped with an inquiring mind.

D．It replaces some displays and activities once a week.

2. What will you enjoy if you are a member of Green Haven?

A．Discounts at all of its booths.	B．A free visit to Green Haven.
C．Admission ticket discounts.	D．Free admission for kids aged 5.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To draw visitors to Green Haven.

B．To attract visitors to the Green Cafe.

C．To help visitors get around Green Haven.

D．To show visitors what Green Haven looks like.

9 . 2024 Western Colorado Elementary Science Fair

EUREKA! and D51 are partnering to host our annual elementary (小学的) science fair! Here’s your chance to apply your love of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by conducting your own scientific investigation.

Participation is open to all 3-5^th graders living in Wester Colorado, and students can either enter as an individual or as a team of no more than 3 members. Judging will be based on grade, and a team composed of students from multiple grades will be judged in the grade category of the oldest participant’s grade.

Project Submission

All participants must complete all of the following by March 7, 2024:

●Complete the registration form (one per team)

●Create a display poster (either physical or electronic) summarizing their project and email the file or a clear photo of it to the science fair committee

● Create a video presentation (less than 5 minutes) explaining their project to the judges, and submit it to the science fair committee

Public Viewing

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Location: EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum

Participants can display their posters and present their projects to the public (optional) .

Safety Regulations

It is important to wear proper protective gear (装备) when necessary in addition to disposing of (处理) waste properly when conducting a scientific investigation. We strongly recommend that guardians look up and study Safety Data Sheets for any chemicals that their students use and have responsibility for not allowing students to experiment with dangerous chemicals. EUREKA! holds the right to not display projects if they believe the components break our safety regulations.

1. What is an entry requirement for the science fair?

A．A team must consist of three members.

B．A team must be led by-the oldest participant.

C．All participants must be from Western Colorado.

D．Teams must be formed by students in the same grade.

2. What are participants required to do by the submission date?

A．Submit a display poster.	B．Video the investigation process.
C．Present their project to the public.	D．Fill in the registration form individually.

3. Which of the following will result in your project not being displayed?

A．Disposing of waste improperly.

B．Performing experiments without a guardian.

C．Involving harmful chemicals in your project.

D．Conducting your investigation without protective gear.

10 . Here are some of the stereotypes or false impressions about Germany that we’re sick and tired of hearing.

Germans are unfriendly

If you’re living in Germany, don’t expect to make casual chat at the supermarket or bus stop. But it doesn’t mean Germans are unfriendly. The truth is that a lot of Germans are just more particular about when they socialize. If you’re in a space that’s made for socializing-anything from a dinner party to a nightclub-that cold shoulder you get in public will usually disappear.

Germans put efficiency ahead of everything

To some degree, it is true. For example, you might notice that the bus runs usually on time, and that there’s a lot of enthusiasm for recycling and careful uses of resources. On the other side, though, anyone who has lived in Germany might have had painful experiences with its public services. From taxes to gas bill, almost everything happens slowly and on paper.

German food is terrible

Ask foreigners about food in Germany and it’s likely that they will say it is too heavy on tasteless sausage and bread. But those complaints overlook a wealth of fantastic food, both cheap and fancy.

For one thing, Germany has 309 restaurants with Michelin stars, more than any other country except France, Italy and Japan. For those who don’t want to throw down € 100 on a meal, Germany also has a variety of bakeries. The country’s bread-making culture has its own UNESCO listing, and sweet treats from apple or cherry cakes to doughnuts are excellent, too.

1. Where do Germans most likely have small talks?

A．In a gym.

B．In the office.

C．At the supermarket.

D．At a dinner party.

2. What can we learn about the public services in Germany?

A．The public transport isn’t well-managed.	B．Waste is rarely recycled.
C．Online services aren’t easily available.	D．A lot of resources are wasted.

3. Which of the following best describes German food according to the author?

A．Diverse.

B．Cheap.

C．Boring.

D．Expensive.