1. Where was the woman when the accident happened?
| A．At a bus stop. | B．At a restaurant. | C．At a store. |
| A．Around 1:00 p.m. | B．Around 1:10 p.m. | C．Around 1:15 p.m. |
| A．It moved fast. |
| B．It crashed into a walker. |
| C．It was brought to a sudden stop. |
| A．A doctor. | B．A reporter. | C．A policeman. |
2 . He had run for 208 hours and 35 minutes in ten days. So, when Pan Junfan managed to cross the finish line in Guazhou, Gansu Province, on Sept. 18, the tears began to flow.
The 513 kilometers he had completed over rough terrain (地形)in northwestern China would challenge the greatest athletes in the world. The challenge was all the greater for Pan, who pulled off the remarkable feat (功绩) after having part of his right leg amputated (截肢) following a car accident in 2015.
Pan’s challenge was originally the Ultra Gobi, which is considered a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many marathon runners. Unfortunately, the 400-km race was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. After careful consideration, Pan contacted the race’s organizers and they agreed to reschedule the route and allow him to undertake solo challenge.
During the challenge through the Gobi Desert and the Altun Mountains, the 40-year-ad faced temperatures ranging from—20℃ at right to 30°C by day, wild animals and even a hurricane. Carrying a backpack containing the hare minimum of equipment he would need, Pan battled sleep deprivation(缺乏) and very low body temperature during the journey.
Beginning from the “Mars Camp”in Qinghai Province, the ultra extreme course was expanded to more than 500 km over sand dunes (沙丘), dry valleys, stony plateaus and snowy mountains, finishing in Guazhou.
“I hope that by completing the challenge I can inspire people and tell them that life has limitless possibilities and not to stop trying,” Pan said.
In the last few years, Pan has established a dozen firsts for below-the-knee amputees (被截肢者). These included completing the 2018Ironman 70. 3 Xiamen’s 113 km triathlon (铁人三项) in 7 hours and 26 minutes, finishing the Gangshika Xtrial’s 100 km race in 27 hours and 40 minutes, and successfully conquering the Ironman Western Australia in 2019 which involves swimming for 3. 8 km, cycling for180 km and running for 42. 2 km. As a result, he has been dubbed “the Chinese blade runner”.
1. When did Pan Junfan start his 513-kilometer challenging race?| A．On Sept. 3. | B．On Sept. 9. | C．On Sept. 15. | D．On Sept. 19. |
| A．He had part of his left leg removed. | B．He established a hi-tech company. |
| C．He was involved in a traffic accident | D．He participated in the Ironman Australia. |
| A．Losing touch with his team. | B．Getting lost in the desert. |
| C．Having a high fever. | D．Lacking enough sleep. |
| A．Strong-willed. | B．Warm-hearted. | C．Quick-minded. | D．Cold-blooded. |
1. How does the man feel about the American football match?
| A．Confused. | B．Disappointed. | C．Interested. |
| A．She thought it was a soccer game. |
| B．She’d like to share the man’s hobby. |
| C．She wanted to see how exciting it was. |
4 . Born in 1873 in an old town, the Carival of Viareggio now is one of the most popular events held in Vareggio, Italy. Some of the biggest carnival floats (彩车) in Viareggio are known to the whole world, turning into a kind of symbol (象征) showing peace, unity and love.
The Location And Transportation
The huge street parades (游行) take place on the seaside walkway of Vareggio. To get to Viareggio before the parades, visitors can easily arrive here by direct trains from Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Cinque Terre. The train station is only 10-15 minutes walk from the seaside walkway.
The 2024 Time Plan Of The Carnival
2023 was special because it was the 150th birthday of the Carnival of Viareggio. All stories and cultures of the carnival come from different corners of the world. This is why people call it “a common carnival”. Only a few days after the end of the 2023 carnival, its organization already worked out the dates of the 2024 carnival’s parades, The following is the schedule of the 2024 carnival’s parades.
| Date | Time | Event |
| Saturday, Feb 3 | 4 pm | First floats parade |
| Thursday, Feb 8 | 6 pm | Second floats parade |
| Sunday, Feb 11 | 3 pm | Third floats parade |
| Tuesday, Feb 13 | 5 pm | Fourth floats parade |
| Sunday, Feb 18 | 3 pm | Fifth floats parade |
| Saturday, Feb 24 | 5 pm | Sixth and final floats parade |
The winners will be showed and there will be fireworks at the end of the parades.
1. What is the Carnival of Viareggio famous for?| A．Its carnival floats. | B．Its long history. |
| C．Its famous stories. | D．Its seaside walkway. |
| A．By boat B By plane C.By railway. D. By subway. |
| A．On Tuesday, February 13, at 6 pm. |
| B．On Sunday, February 11, at 3 pm. |
| C．On Sunday, February 1l, at 5 pm. |
| D．D.On Tuesday,February 13,at 3 pm. |
It is exciting and enjoyable for one to experience both being fired for being honest and being rewarded. It was a pleasant Tuesday morning. Sunray Mart, a high-end (高端的) supermarket opened its doors to its customers. 60-year-old Billy had just started his first day on the job as the store’s sales associate (业员), and he couldn’t have been happier. Getting a job at 70 was quite challenging, and Billy could not thank his fate enough for somehow bringing him this work.
Wearing a warm smile, he began his work. After a while, he noticed one customer, a man in a clean black suit, approaching the store manager at the checkout....
“Excuse me, young man,” the customer greeted the manager at the billing desk. “Could you please tell me how much this toy costs? I left my glasses in my office, so I can’t see the price clearly. Would you please help me out?” “It’s $ 800, sir!” the manager took a look and said.
Billy was quite surprised and raised a brow (额头). He had just arranged the toys from the collection the man had wanted, all of which cost at most $ 200. So Billy lifted the exact toy from the lower shelf to double check its price and learned that it was actually $ 200, not $800 like the manager had claimed. Without further hesitation, Billy decided to correct the manager and approached the two men at the checkout, “Excuse me, sir, I think there’s been a mistake... That toy costs $ 200, not $ 800,” Billy said, pointing to the toy box his manager held.
Billy’s manager frowned (皱眉) and was clearly frustrated as he stared angrily at him, “apologize on behalf of my new sales associate,” the manager rolled his eyes and turned to the customer. “He’s new here, sir... and is probably a bit confused about the items listed for sale, The toy is $ 800.” Billy realized that his manager was trying to cheat the customer.
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But Bill could not openly oppose (反对) him.
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All of a sudden, the man Billy “helped” appeared from nowhere.
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1. What’s the woman’s main purpose of visiting Quebec?
| A．To attend a wedding in Montreal. |
| B．To visit a college in Quebec City. |
| C．To go sightseeing in Quebec Province. |
| A．She doesn’t speak English. |
| B．Her French isn’t very good. |
| C．The city is expensive. |
| A．Get in touch with her friends. |
| B．Learn more about the place. |
| C．Practice her French. |
| A．It was built in the 17th century. |
| B．It has many old buildings. |
| C．It’s the largest French-speaking city. |
| A．Visiting museums. | B．Reading some science books. | C．Trying to come up with an idea. |
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| A．shorter | B．quieter | C．shallower | D．smaller |
| A．sad | B．puzzling | C．moving | D．wonderful |
| A．speed | B．colour | C．environment | D．climate |
| A．however | B．therefore | C．besides | D．moreover |
| A．relationship | B．schedule | C．solution | D．cooperation |
| A．keep | B．lead | C．swim | D．turn |
| A．stuck | B．hurt | C．annoyed | D．punished |
| A．balanced | B．injured | C．endangered | D．changeable |
| A．keep | B．control | C．fool | D．catch |
| A．repaired | B．donated | C．discovered | D．required |
| A．return | B．devote | C．sell | D．show |
| A．serious | B．extra | C．successful | D．convenient |
| A．received | B．rescued | C．recorded | D．cleared |
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10 . Mauritius, an island country in the Indian Ocean, is located off the eastern coast of Africa. Here is something to let you know better about it before your trip.
Plants and Animals
There are many kinds of native wild plant species in Mauritius even though little original forest is left. The wild animals include the sambar (a long-tailed, dark brown deer) as well as a variety of birds and insects. The island was once home to the dodo, a flightless bird that was extinct in the late 17th century.
Education and Languages
The education structure consists of three years of pre-primary school. Six years of free primary education begins at age five, which is followed by up to seven years of secondary education. English is the official language of Mauritius, but French and Creole are also spoken. Some other languages are also spoken by different communities.
Sports and Entertainment
Football here claims the greatest number of participants and fans. Mauritians from all communities make winter horse racing one of the most popular and highly attended sporting activities of the year. And Black River Gorges National Park, Trou aux Cerfs, an inactive volcano, which is now heavily forested, and the island’s numerous beaches are surely great places to visit.
Transportation and Telecommunications
Almost all roadways are paved throughout the island. Most of the country’s shipping activity is conducted through port facilities at Port Louis. An international airport is located at Plaisance. In 2021, network coverage with the 5G standard was already 4.5% of all inhabitants. The proportion of the population with at least 4G mobile Internet access was 99%.
To get more information about Mauritius, click here.
1. What can we learn about the plants and animals in Mauritius from the text?| A．They are single. | B．They are various. |
| C．They are mostly flightless. | D．They are mostly domestic. |
| A．It is free for all ages. | B．It lacks English and French instruction. |
| C．It includes 16 years of primary education. | D．It covers 13 years of primary and secondary education. |
| A．Port shipping is popular. | B．5G technology has not yet started. |
| C．4G network coverage is no more than half. | D．Horse racing claims the greatest number of fans. |
