1 . NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon

Join us on Sunday, April 28, 2024, for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon! Starting in North Brooklyn, the route offers stunning waterfront views and passes under the historic Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridges. Experience the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, from Fulton Street & Flatbush Avenue to the grandeur of Grand Army Plaza, and finish in Prospect Park.

Registration:

Fees for NYCRUNS members are $135 if registered by December 13th. Non-members pay $150. Register early to secure your spot in this unforgettable race! NYCRUNS members can enjoy a $10 discount on the registration fee. Additionally, up to 50% of the race fee can be covered using Race Credit.

Amenities:

NYCRUNS is known for putting on running events of the highest quality. After the race, celebrate your achievement with the official race shirt and an incredible medal with pride! When you finish, enjoy fresh Brooklyn bagels, NYS apples and more!

Awards:

Top finishers in various age groups will be recognized. Prize money will only be awarded to athletes who complete the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon in a gun time faster than the qualifying time. Athletes may be subject to drug testing to ensure a fair and equal field.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Non-profits interested in group volunteering, please contact us.

Transportation:

Public transportation recommended.

Closest stations: L train to Bedford Avenue, G train to Metropolitan Avenue.

Register today and be a part of this unforgettable Brooklyn experience!

1. What is the starting point of the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon?

A．Prospect Park.	B．North Brooklyn.
C．Williamsburg Bridge.	D．Manhattan Bridge.

2. How much is the early bird registration fee for non-members?

A．$75.

B．$135.

C．$150.

D．$200.

3. What can participants expect to receive after completing the race?

A．A shirt and a finisher’s medal.	B．Prize money based on the age.
C．Free transportation services.	D．A gift from NYS Apple Stores.

2 . 当今，人们越来越意识到心理健康和身体健康一样重要，你校以“The Importance of Mental Wellness”为标题，举办一场英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.心理健康对学习和生活的影响；
2.呼吁重视心理健康。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使文章连贯。

The Importance of Mental Wellness

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3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman plan to do?

A．Paint her house.

B．Buy a new house.

C．Expand her house.

2. What can we know about the couple?

A．They are architects.

B．They are expecting a baby.

C．They are good at different instruments.

3. What is the woman going to do now?

A．Go shopping.

B．Attend a concert.

C．See a dentist.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can we learn about “prom”?

A．It is a formal celebration．

B．It is held at the start of college．

C．It is a unique American tradition．

2. Where did the “prom” tradition start according to the widely accepted belief?

A．In Canada．

B．In Australia．

C．In the US．

3. Why is “prom” important in students’ lives?

A．It’s a sign of becoming an adult．

B．It’s an opportunity to find a job．

C．It marks the end of their schooling．

4. Who will traditionally pay for the tickets for “prom”?

A．Schools．

B．Students．

C．Parents．

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the woman have to stay at the bottom of the mountain?

A．She was worn out．

B．She was scared of heights．

C．She loved the scenery there．

2. What was the woman doing when she saw a dolphin?

A．Relaxing on the beach．

B．Sailing in a boat．

C．Diving under water．

3. How long did it take the woman to go to the forest?

A．One hour．

B．Two hours．

C．Four hours．

4. What had the woman never done before?

A．Boating．

B．Cave exploring．

C．Rock climbing．

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation take place?

A．At school.

B．At the zoo.

C．At an amusement park.

2. Why is Lisa surprised?

A．John was busy.

B．John arrived late.

C．John changed his mind.

3. Why did John lie to Lisa?

A．He wanted to come alone.

B．He was afraid of roller coasters.

C．He wanted to give her a surprise.

4. What does John say about Lisa?

A．Considerate.

B．Brave.

C．Reliable.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man turn to the woman?

A．He has to work late.

B．He has to get groceries.

C．He has a package to come.

2. What is the man getting?

A．A box of fruit.

B．Some alcohol.

C．Some sports equipment.

3. What do we know about the speakers’ kids?

A．They are under the age of 21.

B．They’ll return home by 3:00 p.m.

C．They’ll practice soccer at 5:00 p.m.

8 . Classic Tuscany from £250

Tuscany’s towns, villages and terroirs have inspired generations of painters and poets, travel writers and winemakers.

It’s easy to spend a lot of money in Tuscany. A couple of nights at the Villa Cora or St Regis in Florence and some Michelin-star food, and a couple can eat their way through £1,000 in a weekend. But Tuscany is not huge and there are good trains and buses between towns. Outside the historic centers you’ll find two- and three-star hotels that are very serviceable, and locals know how to eat very well indeed without being highly charged.

Top tip

State-run museums and archaeological sites are free on the first Sunday of the month. If you are on an art-heavy tour, pick up a Firenze Card. It costs £72 and covers the major museums, including the Uffizi and Accademia. You can jump queues and don’t need a reservation.

When to go

Any time except high summer is good. Museums and galleries, as well as hotels and trains, see major demand in July and August. If your main interests are cultural, consider a winter holiday. It will be cool, but even in January and February snow is so rare in the hills as to be positively exciting.

Do it yourself

Fly from Gatwick to Florence from £91 return in October. The best route goes by train from Florence to Siena (1.5 hours, £8), Siena to Empoli (1 hour, £6), Empoli to Pisa (30 mins, £5) and back to Florence (50 mins, £7.30).

Book via trenitalia.com. Plushotels (plushotels.com/en/florence) has rooms in Florence from £23 per night. In Siena and Pisa you can get B&B for around £40 and in Empoli for around £30.

1. What does the text suggest to save money according to Paragraph 2?

A．Dining in Michelin-star restaurants.

B．Spending a couple of nights at the Vila Cora or St Regis.

C．Staying a bit far away from historic centers for the night.

D．Avoiding public transportation service.

2. What can we learn about travelling in Tuscany?

A．Most museums are free of charge.

B．There are more visitors in summer.

C．A reservation is highly recommended.

D．You need queue up to visit the museum.

3. How much do you have to pay in total for the train rides if you follow the recommended route?

A．£26.3.

B．£52.6.

C．£91.

D．£133.

9 . Chinese traditional cuisine is popular and respected all over the world. Chinese meals are famous among foreigners for their colors, ingredients and flavors. The following are four of the Chinese dishes known among foreigners. Click here and see how to cook these dishes.

Spring Rolls

The Chinese food Spring rolls’(Chūnjuǎn) name comes from the Spring Festival in China. Spring rolls are an appetizer that is very famous both in China and the rest of the world. They are made of thin dough filled with meat and vegetables, rolled and fried. They are crispy(脆)and very delicious and go to different sizes.

Chow Mein

Chow mein (Chǎomiàn) is a fried dish with noodles, meat and onions. It has many varieties in different countries. For instance, only in the USA, there are a number of ways to prepare it. depending on the place. It is a most popular Chinese takeout dish. On the East Coast the meal is crispy, while on the West Coast - soft.

Dumplings

Dumplings(Jiǎozi)are one of the most famous and traditional Chinese meals. A dumpling consists of boiled or baked dough filled with meat and vegetables. It has an interesting half-circle shape and curly edges. The filling might be pork, beef and vegetables such as cabbage and onions.

Egg-fried Rice

Egg-fried rice (Dàn chǎofàn) is one of the most popular dishes in the world. Many people eat it regularly, either at restaurants or prepare it at home. The dish has a strong delicious smell and it’s very easy to cook with eggs, vegetables and so on. It can be found in every Chinese restaurant.

1. Which of the following is related to Chinese New Year?

A．Spring Rolls	B．Chow Mein
C．Dumplings	D．Egg-fried Rice

2. What do the four dishes have in common?

A．They all have strong smell.

B．They have the same cooking methods.

C．They are all crispy and very delicious.

D．Their ingredients might include vegetables.

3. Where can we find the passage?

A．In a magazine.	B．On a website.
C．In a travel brochure.	D．In a newspaper.

10 . 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。

How Many Books Does It Take to Make a Place Feel Like Home?

At the turn of the millennium, Reid Byers set out to build a private library at his home in Princeton, N.J. The project stretched over a    1    (generate) and ended with a book this year.

In The Privae Library, Mr. Byers goes to the heart of why physical books continue to attract us.    2    (individual), they are frequently useful or    3    (delight) but it is when books are displayed altogether    4    they really work wonders.    5    (cover) the walls of a room, piled up to the ceiling, they nourish the senses, slay (消磨) boredom and relieve distress.

“Entering our library should feel like easing    6    a hot tub, entering a chamber of curiosities, or the house of     7    old friend,” he writes. “It is a setting forth, and it is a coming back to center.”

Mr. Byers coined a term — “book-wrapt” —    8    (describe) the exciting comfort of a well-stocked library. To be surrounded by books    9    (be) to be fascinated in a circle and to experience the extreme pleasure of being transported to other worlds.

And     10    (mass) of books, he said, represent “delights that we hold in possibility” — the joy of being able to lift a hand and tap unexplored worlds.