1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did Cleaver’s design win a prize in the 2024 competition?

A．It well represents the Chinese dragon.

B．It symbolically shows Chinese New Year.

C．It truly displays what the dragon looks like.

2. What qualities of the Chinese dragon does the design indicate?

A．Power and leadership.

B．Kindness and courage.

C．Knowledge and wisdom.

3. What is special about the Chinese loong compared with the Western dragon?

A．More fearful.

B．More positive.

C．More realistic.

4. What do we know about Phil Cleaver?

A．He has a special love of Chinese animals.

B．He has excellent skills of Chinese painting.

C．He has a good understanding of Chinese culture.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why do they need caps and gowns?

A．For a campus show.

B．For the graduation ceremony.

C．For a grand party.

2. How do most students get their caps and gowns?

A．They rent them.

B．The school provides them.

C．They buy them.

3. Why do some of the education majors have their caps and gowns made?

A．They keep them as reminders.

B．They can use them again.

C．They can be more beautiful.

4. What does Mary ask Lisa to do?

A．To take a picture for her.

B．To have a picture taken together.

C．To take a picture with the man.

3 . Summer camps everywhere are filling up fast, but opportunities remain open for camps where fun and games come around food- growing it, that is. Your kids will learn how to tend to vegetables and livestock (家畜) and almost certainly taste the fruits of their labor. Here’s a small sampling of what’s out there.

Muscot, New York

This farm, offers a half-day Wangler Camp for kids (a livestock-centred experience) and a two-week long Young Farmers camp for kids in grades one through eight. Camps range from $150 for weeklong half-day sessions to $350 for full-day sessions

Sproutai’ Up, Colorado

An agriculture farm with a focus on education, Sprout’ Up offers skill-building programs for teens throughout the year, but their summer camp for kids is all about fun. In addition to farm activities the kids spend time at a local climbing gym. Three weekly half-day sessions are available for half-day sessions are available for $200 each.

Humboldt, California

Located north of San Francisco, this sleepaway camp spreads out over several hundredacres in the coastal hills of Sonoma County. The lodging (住处) is tent-style, with outdoorshowers. A range of farm activities are available throughout the summer.

Alegre, Georgia

Your kids will clean and brush a horse, and learn to milk a goat at this camp. Three-daysessions (mornings only) cost $125, and parents can attend with their children for an extrafee.

1. Which camp best suits kids who enjoy climbing?

A．Museum.

B．Sproutai'Up.

C．Humbold.

D．Alge.

2. What can kids do in Alegre?

A．Interact with animals.	B．Have sessions in the afternoon.
C．Sleep in tents at night.	D．Enjoy the scenery of coastal hills.

3. What do the four camps have in common?

A．They provide full-day camps.	B．They offer farm-themed camps.
C．They are located in the same state.	D．They focus on health education.

4 . Teen Writing Contest at the Morgan Library & Museum

How does money impact our behavior? The Morgan Library & Museum’s exhibition Medieval (中世纪) Money, Merchants, and Morality explores mainly how the newly widespread use of money in medieval life transformed society, often challenging and conflicting with the moral beliefs of the community. Choose an object from the Selected Images on the exhibition page and write a diary entry from the opinion of a character in the image.

Winners receive a $100 MasterCard gift card!

Entry rules:

▲Identify the title of the Medieval Money artwork that inspired you in your submission.

▲Participants can submit up to two diary entries per person. Character limit is 3,000 per entry.

▲Awards will be given in two age groups: Middle School (Grades 7 to 8) High School (Grades 9 to 12)

Entries will be judged by a group of Morgan Library & Museum staff for originality, creative choice of opinion and style.

Written work should be submitted in a format (格式) readable by Google Drive and/or Microsoft Word. Submissions must be written in English. Content will be published on the Morgan’s webpage and via our social media channels.

Morgan Teen Writing Contest Guidelines:

◆Participants must live, work, or go to school in one of the five areas of New York City.

◆Participants must be between 13 and 19 years of age as of the date of entry.

◆Contest ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on Sunday July 10,2024.

◆Limit two entries per person, per email address.

◆Winners will be informed on Friday, July 29,2024.

◆The Morgan requests a photograph of the winner to post with their writing.

1. What does the writing contest focus on?

A．Money and behaviors.	B．Characters and images.
C．Art and opinions.	D．Exhibition and inspiration.

2. What is the writing style for the contest entries?

A．A news report.	B．An inspiring poem.
C．A personal diary.	D．An artwork review.

3. What do we know about the writing contest?

A．Winners will be awarded in cash.

B．The entry will be judged by famous writers.

C．Participants should write in their native languages.

D．Submissions should be emailed before the deadline.

5 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The art competition at school was always a highly anticipated event. This year was no exception, with students from all grades eager to showcase their creative talents. Among them were two friends, Jane and Sally.

Jane had a deep passion for art, but she often struggled with expressing her ideas on paper. She would spend hours in front of a blank canvas (画布), trying to capture the perfect image in her mind, but her efforts often fell short. Sally, on the other hand, was naturally talented and her artworks were always praised by teachers and classmates.

As the competition drew nearer, Jane worked harder than ever, staying up late into the night to perfect her piece. Sally, however, seemed to take it all in stride (大步走), casually sketching and painting without much effort. She often teased Jane about her lack of talent, making jokes that were meant to be light-hearted but stung Jane deeply.

On the day of the competition, Jane’s heart was filled with both excitement and fear. She had worked so hard on her piece, but she knew that it still paled in comparison to Sally’s effortless creations. As she set up her canvas and began to paint, she could feel Sally’s eyes on her, mocking (嘲笑) her every move.

Halfway through the competition, Jane encountered a difficult obstacle. She couldn’t seem to capture the essence of her subject the way she wanted to, and her frustration mounted. She looked around at the other students, seeing their confident strokes and vibrant colors, and she felt a pang of defeat. She wanted to give up, to throw away her brush and walk away.

But just as she was about to do so, she caught sight of Sally. Sally wasn’t laughing or mocking her now; instead, she looked at Jane with a mixture of surprise and concern. It was as if she realized that her words had hurt Jane more than she had intended. And in that moment, Jane found a new resolve. She wasn’t going to let Sally’s words or her own doubts defeat her. She was going to finish her piece, no matter what.

注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

With renewed determination, Jane returned to her canvas.

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She heard her name announced as the winner of a special recognition award for perseverance and dedication.

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6 . Announcing ETC’s Ninth Annual Student Contest for International Education Week!

International Education Week (IEW) is a joint project between the US Department of State and the US Department of Education. It was created in an effort to help people from different countries understand each other and cooperate with each other through education and exchange. All ETC (Education Travel & Culture) students are highly encouraged to make cultural presentations in their host communities as part of IEW.

Where and when does it take place? IEW occurs November 18~22, 2024. You can present in school, at after-school clubs, at your local nursing home, etc. ETC encourages all students to participate in IEW and offers a contest for which the top 3 presenters win amazing prizes.

How can you get involved? Begin planning your presentation now. Ask teachers, your coordinator (协调人), or your host family where you might be able to make your presentation. Make your presentation and take lots of pictures of the event including the materials that you used. Complete the application form and have one or more adults complete the recommendation form. Be sure to submit the forms no later than December 1st.

Submit forms and pictures to:
Kara Peterson—Administrative Manager
27014 N.178th Ave Surprise, AZ 85387
E-mail: Kpeterson@edutrav.org
*1st Prize: A free trip to New York City! (ETC Trip in March, 2025, tickets not included)
*2nd Prize: $200 Gift Card
*3rd Prize: $100 Gift Card

All participants will receive a shirt! And the winners will be announced on December 15th.

1. What is the purpose of IEW?

A．To motivate students to make an impact.

B．To encourage students to speak up bravely.

C．To boost the wellness of students around the world.

D．To promote international understanding and cooperation.

2. When is the deadline for the application?

A．November 18th.	B．November 22nd.
C．December 1st.	D．December 15th.

3. What is the common gift for all participants?

A．A free trip.	B．A shirt.
C．A gift card.	D．A film ticket.

7 . 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。

An exhibition of zodiac (生肖) sculptures,     1     (call) Peak Life and Water, opened in Chengdu, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Saturday.

The 12 zodiac signs are     2     (traditional) used in Chinese culture to mark each year. Each zodiac sign also corresponds to twelve hours in the day. In addition     3     the traditional calendar function, the 12 zodiac signs are also a kind of folk custom and culture,     4     reflects Chinese people’s understanding of the year.

Each sculpture     5     (base) on a single zodiac animal. For example, the tiny golden birds     6     (stand) on the head of an ox remind visitors of birds settling on an ox, chewing the worms they have just captured. In another, a monkey balances     7     golden peach on the head. For the dragon sculpture, a golden and glorious ball floats in front of the intimidating dragon.

The expressions of these zodiac sculptures are vivid but calm. Some of them seem to be resting, content in their mediation. Only the snake has     8     (it) eyes open. If you see a snake’s eyes are closed, that     9     (mean) it is in hibernation (冬眠). The elegant and exquisite modelling has delighted visitors so much that even before the opening ceremony of the exhibition, some collectors expressed a desire     10     (buy) the sculptures.

8 . Anytime I travel on my bicycle across the country, I’m always amazed by how kind people can be to strangers.

One night, my friends and I were camping in a town in Missouri. There was a severe storm and we were getting ______ . A complete stranger came by to ______ us that there were tornadoes(龙卷风)heading our way. The stranger invited us to his home. We were surprised by his ______ for our safety. Later we learned that there had been a lightening strike near the place where we had camped and several cattle had been ______

Fortunately, we spent the night in a nice dry home. We were ______ given the opportunity to take a shower. The next morning we had breakfast with the family and ______ contact information. In a way we felt like the family had become a part of our journey. This was one of the most heartwarming ______ of my life because this family had nothing to ______ by being so kind to us. We were ______ not the type they would usually ______ but they treated us with respect and kindness.

The kindness of a stranger always ______ my faith in humanity. Whatever the person ______ always comes with no strings attached and that’s the most _____ part.

That family _____ us so much that during the rest of the trip, we _____ others out every chance we got. We even bought food with our busking(街头卖艺) tips for the homeless. It’s always heartwarming when giving feels as good as receiving.

1.

A．annoyed

B．impatient

C．excited

D．nervous

2.

A．warn

B．show

C．convince

D．guarantee

3.

A．demand

B．concern

C．desire

D．responsibility

4.

A．drowned

B．deserted

C．killed

D．trapped

5.

A．even

B．merely

C．often

D．simply

6.

A．submitted

B．exchanged

C．checked

D．updated

7.

A．experiences

B．messages

C．traditions

D．comments

8.

A．fear

B．order

C．gain

D．offer

9.

A．especially

B．officially

C．occasionally

D．definitely

10.

A．ask about

B．complain about

C．agree with

D．associate with

11.

A．reveals

B．shakes

C．strengthens

D．shapes

12.

A．states

B．wishes

C．saves

D．gives

13.

A．impressive

B．practical

C．satisfactory

D．evident

14.

A．funded

B．inspired

C．owed

D．delighted

15.

A．drove

B．sought

C．helped

D．pointed

9 . Best Language Learning Apps of 2024

Duolingo

Duolingo encourages you to make a habit of practicing with a reward system and a social component. You’ll receive between one and five Lingots of app currency for each day in which you meet your set goal, with which you can buy fun decorations in the store. Meanwhile, the in-app social network encourages you to invite your friends to the app and compare scores to see who studies the hardest.

Busuu

It is user-friendly and offers flexibility in the choice of the courses. You get to pick where you’d like to begin in the course. The app teaches you vocabulary words and phrases, presenting them both on their own and within sentences. As you progress through the levels, it also evaluates your knowledge through quizzes to ensure you’re learning effectively.

Memrise

Memrise is unique in how it teaches new words and phrases. It integrates words into sentences alongside words that sound similar in your language, which makes it easier to remember. You might also come across multiple images with familiar objects overlaid with foreign words, helping you make stronger connections.

Rosetta Stone

There are dozens of common phrases that are spoken aloud in the language you want to learn, and you have to repeat the words back to practice your pronunciation. One highlight is that it can skip forward to any lesson or let you follow through from beginning to end. There’s also a phrasebook (常用语手册) with basic words and words related to restaurants, hotels, and getting around-all very useful for someone traveling.

1. What can you do with Duolingo?

A．Earn some money.	B．Interact with other learners.
C．Buy decorations in cash.	D．Earn cash through log-in.

2. Which app is most appropriate for visual learners?

A．Duolingo.

B．Busuu.

C．Memrise.

D．Rosetta Stone.

3. What do Busuu and Rosetta Stone have in common?

A．They offer flexibility in courses.

B．They encourage learning by testing.

C．They focus on teaching pronunciation.

D．They adopt themed-based teaching methods.

10 . 在“世界遗产日”（World Heritage Day）到来之际，一些著名的景点纷纷推出云端游。你利用手机app游览了一些著名的国内景点。请写一篇英文短文给校英文报投稿，分享你的经历。
内容包括：
1.你云端游的景点；
2.你的感受。

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