1 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Chinese poetry is an essential part of Chinese culture,    1     reflects the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of Chinese people through the ages. The forms and styles of Chinese poetry have undergone (经历) many changes, but its beauty and power have always been preserved. One of the     2     (significant) features of Chinese poetry is its use of rhyme and meter.     3     (combine) with the use of imagery and symbolism, these elements make Chinese poetry unique and unforgettable.

2 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Music comes in different styles and forms. But my favorite music genre is jazz, and it is smooth and relaxing. Whenever I am tired or     1    desperation, I listen to jazz on my cell phone. In no time, I find myself     2    (relax). Even when I study, I also play jazz as background music. In the last few years, my days     3    (brighten) due to jazz.

3 . Walt Disney: A Legacy of Dreams

The name “Disney” evokes a rush of images: from the enchanted kingdom of Disneyland to the heartwarming tales of Bambi and Simba. For almost a century, Disney, initiated by Walt Disney himself, has been synonymous with storytelling, imagination, and dreams-come-true. But what’s the journey behind this global empire of happiness?

Founded in 1923 by Walt and Roy O. Disney, the company started as a small animation studio in the back of a real estate office in Los Angeles.     1     The creation of the beloved Mickey Mouse in 1928 marked the beginning of Disney’s ascent to fame. This iconic character not only helped the company regain its footing after a business setback but also paved the way for the world of animation as we know it.

Disney’s first full-length animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, premiered in 1937.     2     Its success proved that storytelling combined with animation had the power to touch the hearts of audiences worldwide, setting the foundation for a series of masterpieces that followed.

Disneyland, opened in 1955, was Walt’s most ambitious venture (经营项目).     3     Termed as “The Happiest Place on Earth”, this theme park was built upon a narrative, each attraction telling its own story, making it a pioneering effort in the world of amusement parks. It wasn’t just about rides, but an experience of stories coming to life.

With Walt’s death in 1966, there were doubts about the future of the company.     4     Today, Disney is not just about animation or theme parks. With its acquisition of entities like Marvel and Lucasfilm, it’s a major player in global entertainment.

Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.”     5     Disney remains a testament to the power of dreams, imagination, and pursuit, lighting up lives across generations and geographies.

A．The transformation from a humble beginning to a global business came with both achievements and challenges.

B．Each turn in the park promises a leap into fantasy, ensuring the magic is felt at every corner.

C．This venture greatly changed the landscape of cinematic history.

D．Though faced with initial skepticism, the park became an instant success.

E．Over the decades, it has redefined entertainment, proving that stories have no boundaries.

F．However, despite initial uncertainties in leadership and direction, the enterprise continued to grow.

G．It’s a universe of stories, where every character, every song, and every ride have a heart and soul.

4 . How Do Smartphones Affect Our Sleep

       Smart phones can be addictive and may lead to problematic use. This is even more true for teenagers. Smartphone addiction can also negatively affect students’ performance in school. Many studies have also shown the prolonged screen time is bad for our sleep. But is it different if you are actually addicted to your phone? Is that more of a problem for sleep than just spending time on your screen?
       We asked 1043 UK students aged between 18 to 30 to complete two questionnaires. The first one was about the students’ smartphone use, which includes questions like whether they miss planned work due to smartphone use to see whether they are addicted. The second questionnaire assessed the quality of students’ sleep. We then analyzed the data to find if there is an association between smartphone addiction and some factors like age, ethnicity, or gender.
       Around 39% of the students showed several signs of smartphone addiction. It was more prevalent among students under 21. Prolonged use was strongly linked to addiction. About 54% of the students who used their smartphones for more than 5 hours a day suffered from addiction. Only 20% of those who used them for under 2 hours a day were addicted.
       Smartphone use before bed is also an important factor. The addiction levels were high among students who used their phones less than 30 minutes before bedtime and low among those who stopped using their phones more than one hour before time.
       According to our study, smartphone addiction is also related to using it in late hours. For example, if you use your phone after 1 am, you are three times as likely to have an addiction. So the amount of time spent on your phone is not enough to suggest addiction. But combining that with the latest time you use your phone can be a good indicator.
       Our study also shows that smartphone addiction could be harming people’s sleep. And this is not just because of screen time. People could suffer from addiction and poor sleep even when they used their phones for under 2 hours a day. But use in the late hours or right before bedtime tended to harm the students’ sleep.
       If you have a smartphone, it could have a bad impact on your health. Students need to take special actions to prevent it from damaging their health before it’s too late.
1. What does the word “prevalent” probably mean?

A．accepted

B．common

C．controlled

D．understood

2. According to the study, what is a good indicator for smartphone addiction?

A．Age of smartphone users.	B．How long smartphones are used per day.
C．Latest time on phone.	D．Time and duration of using smartphones.

3. What do we know about the result of the study?

A．Using smartphones right before bedtime harms sleep quality.

B．54% of the participants use their phones more than 5 hours a day.

C．39% of the participants aged under 21 are addicted to smartphones.

D．Using smartphones less than 2 hours a day keeps you away from addiction.

4. Based on the study, what action may a student take to prevent the addiction to smartphones?

A．Stop playing games on the phone.

B．Watch relaxing videos before bed.

C．Stop using phones 30 minutes before sleep.

D．Take a break every 2 hours on his phone.

5 . Chasing Dreams

When I was a little girl, I had always dreamt of becoming a famous pianist. The melodies that flowed _________ the keys spoke to me in a language that words could never capture. However, my family couldn’t afford a piano, and my dream _________ distant and unreachable.

But passion, as they say, finds its way. One day, while passing by a charity shop, I found an old keyboard on sale. It was nowhere close to a real piano, but it was a _________. Using my savings, I bought it and hence started a journey that was filled with ups and downs.

Every day after school, I would practice for hours, trying to perfect each note and each melody. My fingers would often _________ from the strain (软组织拉伤), but the joy of creating music was unparalleled. Mrs. Peters, my school music teacher, noticed my passion and offered free lessons _________ weekends. Under her guidance, my skills flourished.

As years passed, I started participating in local competitions. Not all were victories, but each one was a learning _________. The challenges were many, but with every setback, my resolve only grew stronger.

One day, a letter arrived. It was an invitation to an interview for the National Symphony Orchestra (国家交响乐团), a chance to _________ with the best in the country. The preparations were tiring and boring. Every evening was consumed by endless rehearsals and critiques, pushing me to my limits.

The day of the audition finally came. As I walked onto the stage, the weight of my journey _________ on my shoulders. But as I began to play, all fears disappeared. The music, as always, transported me to another world.

A week later, I received the news: I was selected. My dream, once distant and unreachable, had _________ fruits. My journey taught me that it isn’t the destination but the journey itself that shapes us. Every struggle, every hurdle was a steppingstone to my dream.

Now, as I play on grand stages, I often look back. Not in regret, but in gratitude. Gratitude for every challenge, every setback, for they shaped my __________ and made me who I am today.

1.

A．between

B．over

C．through

D．beneath

2.

A．sounded

B．seemed

C．felt

D．echoed

3.

A．mistake

B．start

C．fake

D．end

4.

A．hurt

B．break

C．dance

D．shake

5.

A．on

B．in

C．during

D．under

6.

A．opportunity

B．misery

C．story

D．experience

7.

A．compete

B．argue

C．discuss

D．socialize

8.

A．danced

B．swayed

C．rested

D．disappeared

9.

A．born

B．become

C．given

D．lost

10.

A．fears

B．successes

C．path

D．mistakes

6 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。     
       We humans are Homo sapiens that     1     (probable) first evolved (进化) in Africa 315,000 years ago.     2     we and the apes (猿人) are somehow related is accepted by biologists everywhere. Yet the exact nature of our evolutionary relationships     3     (be) the subject of debate since Darwin published his book On the Origin of Species,     4     he never claimed, as other Victorian naturalists insisted he had, that “man evolved from apes”.

7 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。     
       The Nobel Prize for Literature is an famous international prize     1     (award) annually to authors in recognition of their outstanding bodies of literary work. Each year, the laureate (获奖者)     2     (select) in October from a long list of candidates. The laureate     3     (receive) a gold medal and a diploma in addition to a large sum of money for the prize at a ceremony held in Stockholm.

8 . 请从方框中选择合适的单词，填入句中。单词无需变化形式，有两个单词是多余的。

reputation, significance, antique, severe, appetite, consistent, awkward, immune, academic, enhance, finance, autonomous,

1. With __________ restrictions to her communication. Helen’s behavior was often unbearable.
2. Laughing can help to make relationship stronger and __________ teamwork.
3. Making a joke about yourself will save you from a(n)__________ situation.
4. He suffered from headaches and loss of __________.
5. Mr Bean has a(n) __________ for constantly encountering embarrassment.
6. Different from Mr Bean, Rowan had a very successful __________ career.
7. Education has great social and personal __________.
8. When teaching, teachers’ method of instruction should be __________ with students’ mental development.
9. We need to learn math to understand __________ and economics.
10. It is the students’ responsibility to become __________ learners.

9 . 在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Jobs and occupations come and go at an     1     (amaze) pace these days. If you think you can’t be replaced by software, or your job can’t be outsourced to some robots on the moon, you are wrong. What if your job disappears after working for 10 years in the field? You may have to go back to the classroom and     2     (retrain) in order to qualify to work in another field. In fact, in all likelihood, you will have to do this multiple times. But you can be prepared for developments and changes before you are thrown out of a career. It is     3     (entire) your choice to learn, or to be forced to learn.

10 . Hundreds of dead migrating (迁徙) songbirds covered the ground like a carpet on Thursday in Chicago.

Nearly 1,000 songbirds died throughout the night after crashing into the glass of the McCormick Place Lakeside Center due to a deadly combination of excellent migratory conditions, rain, and the low building’s lighting and window-lined walls, according to bird experts.

Window hits are a problem in almost every major city in the United States. Birds cannot see transparent (透明的) or reflecting glass and are unaware that it is a dangerous block. They rush for plants or bushes they see through windows or reflected in them, killing themselves in the process.

Night-migrating birds depend on the stars for direction. Building lights both attract and confuse them, resulting in window hits or birds flying around the lights until they die of exhaustion, a phenomenon known as deadly light attraction.

According to Stan Temple, a retired bird expert from University of Wisconsin-Madison, conditions were ideal for a big wave of songbird southern migration over Chicago on Wednesday evening. “You had all these birds that were just eager to set out, but they’ve been held up with this unusual September and October with temperatures way above normal,” Temple said.

To avoid irregular air movements and predators (捕食者), little songbirds graze to absorb energy during the day and travel at night. They’ve been waiting for north winds to push them south, but September’s unusually warm south winds left the birds in a holding position here, according to Temple. A wind moved south on Wednesday evening, offering a good chance, and millions of birds took to the air.

“Pre-dawn rain forced the birds to fly low, and they found McCormick Place’s lights on,” said David Willard, a manager at the Chicago Field Museum.

According to Ann a Pidgeon, a bird biologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, window hits and deadly light attraction are simply avoidable. Building managers can simply decrease their lights, and building designers can create windows with bird-friendly marks in the glass. People can also add screens, paint their windows, or put stickers on the glass.

1. Which of the following probably caused the songbirds’ death in Chicago?

A．Window hits.

B．Hunger.

C．Diseases.

D．Bird hunts.

2. What does the underlined word “graze” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?

A．Play.

B．Eat.

C．Grow.

D．Wait.

3. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?

A．The importance of protecting birds.	B．The prediction of the songbirds’ future.
C．The further study of the songbird event.	D．The ways to avoid the disaster for birds.

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Human activities have affected wild life.	B．Climate change is challenging the world.
C．Technology helps the protection of nature.	D．Animals learn to adapt to the environment.