1 . Emily, a 14-year-old teenager, walked through her town one afternoon. Her eyes were drawn to the sight of people without homes on street corners, trembling (颤抖) against the chill. It was a scene that stirred something deep within her — a desire to make a difference, no matter how small.

Emily decided to turn her love of baking into a force for good. She whipped (搅打) cream, mixed flour, and baked cookies and cakes in her family kitchen. With the support of her friends and family, she set up a colorful stall in her bustling neighborhood, offering her homemade treats to passersby in exchange for donations.

The response was overwhelming. People were not only touched by Emily's handmade cookies but also inspired by her spirit. Before long, donations were pouring in. In just a few short weeks, Emily had raised over $1,000 — a symbol of one's kindness to ignite a community's generosity.

But Emily's heart was set on doing even more. Inspired by the success of her bake sale, she came up with the idea of organizing a charity run. A community-wide event that would bring people together in support of a common cause. She reached out to local businesses and called for volunteers to help her realize the project. On the day of the charity run, participants ran under the clear, open sky, and the running campaign raised over $5,000 for the local homeless shelter.

For Emily, the true reward lay not in the dollars raised or the miles run but in the knowledge that she had touched the hearts of her community and shown that even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference to the world.

1. What can we learn from the text?

A．Emily offered the homeless treats for free.	B．Emily raised $5,000 from her bake sale.
C．Emily received support from local businesses.	D．Emily's charity run was held in an indoor gym.

2. What motivated Emily to organize a charity run?

A．The success of her bakery sale.	B．The inspiration from her family.
C．The encouragement from her neighbors.	D．Her passion for running.

3. Which of the following can best describe Emily?

A．Kind and active.	B．Energetic and creative.
C．Smart and ambitious.	D．Happy and generous.

4. What is the best title of the text?

A．Community Together: Many Hands, Light Work	B．Sweet Victory: Emily's Bake Sale Success
C．Light in Darkness: Emily's Run to Help	D．Spreading Goodness: Emily's Charitable Acts

2 . St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s National Day, is celebrated on 17th March every year, marking the anniversary of the day on which he passed away. St. Patrick is the most famous saint of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain, he was enslaved in Ireland at the age of 16, but he successfully escaped. Later, he returned to Ireland and brought his religious beliefs to its people.

On St Patrick’s Day, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. People would dance, drink, and feast on traditional meals of Irish bacon and cabbage. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years.

Interestingly, however, the first parade held to celebrate St Patrick’s Day took place not in Ireland but in the United States. On 17th March 1762, Irish soldiers serving in the English army marched through New York City. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as well as with fellow Irishmen serving in the English army.

Over 100 St. Patrick’s Day parades happen across the U.S., with New York City and Boston hosting the biggest. In 1848, New York Irish Aid societies joined to create the official New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the world’s oldest civilian (平民的) parade and the largest in the U.S. It draws over 150,000 participants and nearly 3 million spectators (观众), lasting over five hours. Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Savannah also celebrate the day with major parades.

Today, people of all backgrounds celebrate St Patrick’s Day, especially throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. It is also celebrated in many other locations far from Ireland, including Japan, Singapore, and Russia.

1. Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on 17th March?

A．Saint Patrick died on 17 March.	B．Saint Patrick was born on 17 March.
C．Saint Patrick became a slave on 17 March.	D．Saint Patrick escaped from Ireland on 17 March.

2. What does the underlined word “marched” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Rode.

B．Sailed.

C．Advanced.

D．Wandered.

3. How do people in the USA celebrate St Patrick’s Day?

A．By attending church with family members.	B．By attending outdoor musical performances.
C．By organizing large St Patrick’s Day parades.	D．By setting off fireworks and enjoying Irish cuisine.

4. What do we know about St Patrick’s Day?

A．It is no longer a religious festival for the Irish.	B．It has the largest parade in Ireland.
C．It was first celebrated in the United States.	D．It has now become an international festival.

3 . 专注于画画，Peter没有注意到夜幕正在降临。(absorb; approach) (汉译英)
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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。

In the city of Nanjing, 300 captive-bred (圈养的) Chinese sturgeon (鲟), along with other rare fish, were released into the     1     (long) river in the country.

It marked the first time the first-class state-protected animal had been released in the Nanjing section of the Yangtze River. Some 4,000 mullets (鲻鱼), a species under second-class state protection, were released     2     the same time.

These released sturgeon, which     3     (raise) through artificial breeding (人工养殖), are generally 15 months old,     4     (measure) between 50 cm to 80 cm. Each of these sturgeon is equipped with a harmless transponder (应答器) to track their whereabouts.

Nicknamed “aquatic (水栖的) pandas”, Chinese sturgeon     5     (exist) for more than 140 million years. However, the population of the species in the Yangtze fell     6     (sharp) in the late 20th century due to human activities.

Releasing artificially bred sturgeon is     7     (benefit) to the reproduction and recovery of the species’ wild population in the Yangtze River. Since a 10-year fishing ban took effect in the waters of the Yangtze River in 2021, the population of rare aquatic     8     (creature) has increased. For example, a scientific investigation,     9     was conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in 2022, showed that     10     number of Yangtze finless porpoises (江豚) had passed 1,200, up 23.42 percent from five years ago.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did Helen Perry go on stage?

A．In 1869.

B．In 1862.

C．In 1847.

2. Which of the following was difficult in Helen Perry’s acting life?

A．Controlling her voice.

B．Performing small roles.

C．Learning the dialogue lines.

3. What does the speaker think of Helen Perry’s throat operation?

A．Risky.

B．Worthwhile.

C．Meaningless.

4. What brought Helen Perry the most pleasure?

A．Her great talent in writing.

B．Approval from the audience.

C．Exchange of letters with a writer.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman doing?

A．Having a job interview.

B．Hosting a TV program.

C．Doing an environment test.

2. What does Kevin probably work for?

A．A TV station.

B．A cleaning company.

C．A sea animal rescue centre.

3. What happened in the disaster?

A．The whales couldn’t swim.

B．Birds died of a rare disease.

C．The fish were covered with oil.

4. Why did Kevin choose his job?

A．He wanted to catch more fish.

B．He liked swimming in the ocean.

C．He was interested in the ocean system.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of transportation do local people prefer to use in Nairobi?

A．Buses.

B．Taxis.

C．Minivans.

2. What is advised to bring in national parks?

A．Plastic straws.

B．Plastic carrier bags.

C．Reusable water bottles.

3. What do we know about Kenyans?

A．They don’t like being photographed without permission.

B．They love to participate in public activities.

C．They are hard to get along with.

4. What is the talk mainly about?

A．Tips for traveling to Kenya.

B．An adventurous experience.

C．A tour arrangement.

8 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man doing?

A．Writing a report.

B．Doing the dishes.

C．Dusting the furniture.

2. Who will be in charge of cleaning the floor?

A．The speakers’ daughter.

B．The woman.

C．The man.

3. What does the woman remind the man to do?

A．Return a book.

B．Buy a bottle of wine.

C．Pick up the guests.

9 . In 2015, Aldo Amenta had just started classes at Florida International University when something incredible happened. One day, while he was out ________, he dove into a shallow pool and got his neck injured ________.

Doctors told Aldo he’d never ________ again, and his life changed completely in an instant. But Aldo was not ________. He insisted on studying. Meanwhile, with the help of his ________. Guy Roman, he worked for his recovery and struggled to ________ the tough times. In 2018, Guy successfully trained him to walk across the graduation stage to ________ his college diploma by using an exoskeleton (外骨骼). The crowd ________ as he went up the steps to the stage. People were greatly inspired by Aldo’s courage and ________.

Aldo never stopped trying to take the next ________ for a bigger goal. He ________ it again! In 2021, wearing his exoskeleton, he walked on his own two feet with Guy’s help to accept his master’s degree in biomedical engineering. He called it one of the unforgettable ________ in his life, and he hopes to use his new degree to expand and develop technologies to help people with special needs like him gain ________. Aldo also wants to ________ others not to stop working toward their goals, no matter how ________ they may seem.

1.

A．climbing

B．running

C．swimming

D．riding

2.

A．surprisingly

B．frequently

C．intentionally

D．seriously

3.

A．learn

B．speak

C．walk

D．watch

4.

A．defeated

B．considered

C．accepted

D．damaged

5.

A．doctor

B．trainer

C．teacher

D．brother

6.

A．go through

B．get over

C．go away

D．get through

7.

A．present

B．receive

C．submit

D．accept

8.

A．celebrated

B．cheered

C．expected

D．shouted

9.

A．determination

B．curiosity

C．confidence

D．consideration

10.

A．note

B．step

C．control

D．interest

11.

A．produced

B．made

C．created

D．changed

12.

A．discoveries

B．challenges

C．achievements

D．moments

13.

A．mobility

B．reality

C．ability

D．possibility

14.

A．afford

B．encourage

C．remind

D．promise

15.

A．unreasonable

B．unwilling

C．unobtainable

D．unnecessary

10 . Rap music has long been the poster child for negativity in society for a number of decades. It has been criticized (批评) in the media and seen by a good number of people as a bad influence on citizens in general. The lyrics might have something to blame in this regard as they often seemingly celebrate violence as well as drugs and alcohol. The reality is that rap music is greatly misunderstood. In spite of the negativity that often surrounds it, however, rap music can have a positive influence on listeners.

One of these positive effects is that it has been used as a great unifier of diverse populations around the world. It started as a subculture among African American communities in America but it is now a phenomenon of global culture. As a matter of fact, it isn't only limited to African American communities, as non black communities make up seventy five percent of the global rap audience. Its infectious rhythms, catchy beats, and relatable lyrics hold universal attraction that goes beyond cultural and language barriers.

Rap has also been vital in promoting social and political awareness among the youth of today. Rap music educates people from different points of views and raises many social issues. Rap is channel (渠道) for people to speak freely about their view on political or social issues and by doing so, it encourages teenagers to become concerned and aware of these issues. A few of them that rap has created awareness in are racial discrimination (歧视), the importance of education and believing in your dreams.

Rap music is entertainment (娱乐) and should not be treated any differently than any other form of entertainment out there. If critics of rap music still believe that rap only sends negative messages, they should listen closer. The bottom line is that all rap music is not degenerate (堕落的) and consideration should be taken when analysing the message that the music is presenting

1. Why is rap music often connected with negativity?

A．It has long been the poster child for negativity.

B．It has shown a bad influence on citizens in general.

C．It seems to celebrate violence as well as drugs and alcohol.

D．It started as a subculture among African American communities.

2. What helps rap music gain great popularity around the globe?

A．Its positive influence on listeners around the world.

B．Its engaging music elements like rhythms, lyrics and beats.

C．Its continuous promotion of social and political awareness.

D．Its African American culture that fascinates non black communities.

3. How does rap encourage teenagers to become more aware of social issues?

A．By making social issues more entertaining.

B．By providing a platform to voice their opinions

C．By stressing the importance of education and dreams.

D．By drawing teenagers’ attention to racial discrimination.

4. What can be inferred about rap music in the last paragraph?

A．Rap music is now unfairly treated.

B．Rap music is suitable for everyone.

C．Rap music is difficult to understand.

D．Rap music is simply for entertainment.