1 . In 2019, a white-haired senior was awarded the Friendship Medal, the highest order of honor of China for foreigners. It was Isabel Crook. In her more than a century of life, she spent more than 90 years in China and cultivated (培养) a large number of foreign language talents for China.

In 1915, Isabel was born in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. After graduating from the University of Toronto in 1938, Isabel couldn’t wait to return to China. With hard work, she and her colleague completed the survey of over 1,500 families in some villages in Bishan County. She recorded the daily life of the villagers in Xinglongchang with detailed field notes, which give the young people today some idea of the state of affairs in villages at that time.             

In 1947, Isabel and her husband David Crook came to China to observe and study the ongoing land reform. A year later, they completed the study and accepted the invitation to stay in China for language teaching.

One could hardly imagine the teaching conditions in the midst of a war. They asked their students to take small stools (凳子) with them so that they could give class everywhere. They tailored (定制) teaching approaches to suit students’ different language proficiency levels. Without handy teaching materials, they collected articles from English newspapers and magazines. In oral English teaching, Isabel asked students to watch their teachers in a given conversation first. Since there were no tape recorders at school, she had to perform the conversation again and again.

Isabel retired in 1981, but she returned to Southwest China many times to set up scholarship for children from poor families. She also went to Inner Mongolia, Ningxia and other places to help with foreign language teaching. Isabel died in 2023 in Beijing.

1. What do we know about Isabel according to the text?

A．She got China’s highest honor for foreigners.

B．She received her college education in China.

C．She returned to China as a teacher at age 23.

D．She helped children in need all over China.

2. When did Isabel start the journey of education in China?

A．In 1915.

B．In 1938.

C．In 1948.

D．In 1981.

3. Which of the following best describes the couple’s teaching?

A．Boring but helpful.	B．Simple and modern.
C．Traditional but attractive.	D．Flexible and personalized.

4. What does the author want to illustrate by mentioning Isabel’s experiences?

A．Her working experiences were rich.

B．Her life in China was quite colorful.

C．She devoted herself to teaching in China.

D．She showed great interest in Chinese history.

3 . Driving the mountain roads can be both a delight and an adventure at times. In the summer the beauty of them is _______. Yet, you have to watch out for rocks that have broken loose and _______ down the side of the hill.

I _______ to see a rock in the road the other day. A car ahead of me swerved (转弯) around it. I knew a rock that size would be a _______ to any driver if he didn’t see it in time to move. I quickly _______ to a wide spot, walked over and got it into the ditch (沟) after a great deal of _______.

The incident reminded me of an old story. “In a far-away land a king had _______ a huge rock in the road and hidden gold coins _______ the rock. He watched all day as many people _________ about the rock and found nobody making an attempt to move it. __________, a poor peasant arrived dragging a cart of vegetables. He stopped, and with all his __________ pushed the stone off the road. __________ his surprise when he saw the gold coins. The king had left them for the one who cleared the __________ for those who came after.”

Now while there wasn’t any __________ under the rock I moved, I did feel __________ as I walked back to my car. Maybe the real reward is the love we feel, the joy we scatter, and the kindness we share.

1.

A．amazing

B．frightening

C．shocking

D．confusing

2.

A．walked

B．floated

C．sunk

D．rolled

3.

A．happened

B．decided

C．planned

D．pretended

4.

A．balance

B．cure

C．danger

D．pressure

5.

A．looked around

B．pulled over

C．set off

D．turned away

6.

A．surf

B．loss

C．effort

D．faith

7.

A．buried

B．measured

C．placed

D．removed

8.

A．beside

B．off

C．over

D．under

9.

A．cared

B．complained

C．quarreled

D．learned

10.

A．Finally

B．Regularly

C．Frequently

D．Gradually

11.

A．ability

B．might

C．courage

D．talent

12.

A．Imagine

B．Design

C．Limit

D．Prove

13.

A．clue

B．chain

C．target

D．path

14.

A．evidence

B．saving

C．reaction

D．treasure

15.

A．confident

B．nervous

C．amused

D．respected

4 . 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。

Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is the first international festival     1     (feature) ice and snow in China’s history. It usually     2     (start) from 5th, January every year, but some related attractions may open from the late December. During the festival, you can admire various ice     3     (lantern), snow sculptures (雕塑), ice sculptures and wonderful performances. Furthermore, many     4     (romance) activities are also held, such as a photographic exhibition, ice sculpture competitions, and a film festival.

    5     the most important part of the festival, Harbin Ice and Snow World is one of the     6     (large) ice and snow theme parks the world. It is built with ice and snow each year. Tourists can be attracted by the beautiful night view of the park, when the ice sculptures and snow sculptures     7     (decorate) by colorful lights. There are also various interesting cultural activities and winter sports     8     you can’t miss in winter of Harbin.

This year, an ice and snow amusement hall and a show stage will be put into     9     (operate). Visitors can not only soak up the winter atmosphere but also enjoy     10     visual (视觉的) feast that combines ice and snow with light through excellent ice and snow performances.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下两个小题。
1. How does the art competition make the woman feel?

A．Angry.

B．Surprised.

C．Excited.

2. What does the woman probably do?

A．She’s a painter.

B．She’s a digital artist.

C．She’s a short story writer.

3. What does the man think should happen now?

A．The judges should apologize.

B．The prize should be taken back.

C．A competition for AI art should be held.

8 . Ireland is one of the world’s dreamiest destinations with its peaceful landscapes and fantastic culture. To ensure you have the best time, I’ve come up with the bucket list for Ireland!

The Wild Atlantic Way

It’s Ireland’s most popular road trip and it’s not hard to see why! Covering an impressive 1600 miles, it’s one of the world’s longest coastal routes. To drive the whole thing, you’ll need at least 7 days but preferably more.

The Ring of Kerry

It’s another famous road trip route in Ireland. In fact, it makes up part of the Wild Atlantic Way. It covers a distance of around 111 miles. So you don’t rush your time in this area, try to allow at least 3.5 hours for the best experience.

The Sky Road

It’s only 10 miles long, but allow at least 2.5 hours so you can explore some of the top sights in the area. There’s an upper and lower road that you can take, with the upper road offering the best views. However, you can always do both if you wish (just allow more time).

The Coastal Causeway Route

This awesome road trip starts from Belfast and ends in the city of Derry. This route covers a distance of around 120 miles and the majority of it runs along the coast, so you’ll get breathtaking views. Try to allow at least 3-4 days if you plan to do this route.

If you’ve got any further questions about this Ireland bucket list then just leave a comment below. For those who’ve already visited, what is your favorite place or experience in this incredible country?

1. Which road trip covers the longest distance?

A．The Wild Atlantic Way.	B．The Ring of Kerry.
C．The Sky Road.	D．The Coastal Causeway Route.

2. What do we know about the Sky Road?

A．It’s one of the longest coastlines.	B．It has two roads that can be taken.
C．It passes through several countries.	D．It’s Ireland’s most popular road trip.

3. Where can you probably find this text?

A．On a news blog.	B．In a geography book.
C．On a travel website.	D．In a science magazine.

10 . 布满了各种颜色的花，连绵的群山形成一场视觉盛宴。(-ed分词做状语)
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