1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．House rules for lazy kids.

B．Ways of making kids creative.

C．Kids’ health and intellectual development.

2. What should parents encourage their kids to do?

A．Read more books.

B．Keep the house tidy.

C．Take a long break.

3. Why does the speaker suggest limiting the amount of TV and video games?

A．To make kids finish their homework ahead of time.

B．To keep kids away from the violent programming.

C．To make kids participate in more activities.

4. What is the speaker most probably?

A． A teacher.

B．A doctor.

C．A writer.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did George do?

A．He went to an exhibition.

B．He had a painting class.

C．He gave a lecture.

2. What does George like best?

A．Watercolors.

B．Oil paintings.

C．Portraits.

3. What does George say about himself?

A．He is a good painter.

B．He has artistic ability.

C．He loves art very much.

4. What is Mary going to do this weekend?

A．Buy a ticket for the exhibition.

B．Paint a picture.

C．Go to the art exhibition.

3 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Every kid has a bike but me. Sergio rides his new bike while I run beside, out of breath. He reminds me that my birthday is coming. He forgets there’s a difference between his birthday and mine. My birthday wishes won’t make money appear.

At Sonny’s Grocery, I stand in line, waiting behind the lady in the blue coat who we see all the time. She steps up to pay and her purse (钱包) tips. A dollar falls onto the floor. No one sees. I pick up the money fast. She’s out the door, but I don’t follow her-it’s just a dollar.

Later, when I’m alone, I fish out the crumpled (皱的) bill. It is not one dollar. It is one hundred dollars. My hands are shaking. That money is enough for a bike like Sergio’s.

That night, when I take my papers out of my backpack, I find the zipper (拉链) that was closed is open, and the money is gone. I head out the door. Rain is falling as I retrace (折返) my steps from school to bike shop to home. Rain and tears feel the same. It’s nowhere.

When the bell rings the next morning, I tell Sergio I’ll walk to Sonny’s to pick up some juice for Mom. When I pack my backpack, I notice the smallest zipper inside-still closed. I slide it open, and find it! I am rich again. I race to Sonny’s as fast as riding.

Someone bumps (撞到) into me and apologizes in a soft voice. I turn. My feet are ice-cold, watching as the lady in the blue coat makes her way to the counter with her eggs. She reaches into her purse. And suddenly, I remember how it felt for me when that money that was hers-then mine-was gone. I leave the juice behind and follow her. She walks down one street, then past the bike shop. My mouth is dry.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

“Excuse me,” I say.

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At home, everyone is waiting, and it’s time for me to tell the lost and found story.

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4 . 看过他的画的人都高度赞赏他独特的技能。(汉译英)
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5 . 没有证据表明这个苹果砸在了他的头上。(汉译英)
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6 . 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 did BYD build its dreams? BYD had an advantage from the start: unlike car makers that expanded to build electric models, it was     1     (original) a battery company that later started making cars.

Its chief executive Wang Chuanfu was born into a family of farmers. After earning degrees in college, he co-founded BYD along with his cousin in 1995. The two made a name for     2     (they) as manufacturers of rechargeable batteries     3     (use) in smartphones, laptops and other electronics-that competed with pricier Japanese imports. It became a publicly traded company in 2002. Electric Vehicles (EVs) were still in their early stages then, but     4     (official) were looking for a gap in the market that China could fill. For BYD, the batteries it had been making     5     (be) effectively the engines that would power EVs.

In 2008, US billionaire Warren Buffett bought a 10% stake (股份) in BYD Auto,     6     (say) that it would one day become “the largest player in a global automobile market that was bound to go electric”. Analysts say BYD owes its growth     7     its original business-batteries. They are among the     8     (expensive) parts of an EV and making them in-house saves BYD a lot of money.

“    9     is demand everywhere in the world for affordability,” says Mr Bill Russo, the Founder and CEO of Automobility. And the place     10     can offer that to the world right now, he adds, is China.

7 . I wanted to become an astronaut when I was just six years old. It was two years after I got out of university that NASA put out the announcement for new astronauts. I was so _________ and I carefully filled out the _________ form. And guess what happened? They politely _________ my application, twice, in four years.

I knew I needed to do more. I looked into the _________ of the people who were successful in making it to the astronaut program. Most of them had _________ experience. So, I started taking the required lessons.

As I got my pilot’s license, there was another astronaut selection. This time, I made a step further. I _________ all the medical tests. A week went by and suddenly some of my friends began _________ me saying the police were making inquiries (询问) about me. It turned out that NASA was doing a security background _________ and was looking at the police records to see if I had been in any trouble. I thought I had _________ it, but for the third time, NASA rejected me.

The next morning, the __________ thought that popped into my head was that I still wanted to be an astronaut! By looking at the people NASA was selecting, I discovered that they __________ candidates who were already __________ at NASA. So, I __________ my job and worked there for three years. Soon thereafter, another astronaut selection took place. This time, __________, NASA said I was selected.

It takes time to achieve your dreams and it takes persistence. But if you are willing to __________, you can achieve anything you want to in your lifetime.

1.

A．surprised

B．thrilled

C．embarrassed

D．worried

2.

A．survey

B．agreement

C．application

D．payment

3.

A．declined

B．reviewed

C．updated

D．approved

4.

A．character

B．background

C．family

D．availability

5.

A．cycling

B．diving

C．flying

D．climbing

6.

A．skipped

B．passed

C．missed

D．attended

7.

A．calling

B．requesting

C．questioning

D．suggesting

8.

A．description

B．analysis

C．report

D．check

9.

A．made

B．overcame

C．attempted

D．completed

10.

A．first

B．practical

C．creative

D．hopeful

11.

A．identified

B．discovered

C．reminded

D．selected

12.

A．donating

B．working

C．approaching

D．assisting

13.

A．insisted

B．exchanged

C．applied

D．quit

14.

A．strangely

B．secretly

C．eventually

D．coldly

15.

A．take on responsibility

B．stay real

C．put in effort

D．think twice

8 . If you think your life is too boring to be funny, the joke’s on you: Humor is all around us. Creating more humor in your everyday life is “one of the fastest and most powerful ways to increase overall health and wellbeing,” says Steven M. Sultanoff, a clinical psychologist.     1    .

Figure out what makes you laugh.

Think about what kind of humor appeals to you most, then seek it out as often as possible. Go to comedy shows, spend more time with people who make you laugh, and watch a funny movie.     2    : Create a folder on Instagram where you can save the most amusing videos, and then return to them when you need to.

Identify at least one funny thing a day.

    3    , so set a daily intention to look for humor. When you wake up in the morning, say, “I’m going to find one thing today that I can at least smile about.” You’ll likely find the funny in unexpected places.

    4    

Next time you feel down, consider this instruction from Sultanoff. “Tell me about three times you laughed so hard you fell down.” Visualizing a favorite funny moment is like a form of meditation (冥想). You can do it anywhere, and it’s almost guaranteed to boost your mood.

Train yourself to be quick-witted (机灵的).

Sultanoff issued a challenge in his psychotherapy (心理疗法) practice: If a man could go back to his awkward moments, what might he say? The funnier, the better. Sultanoff was always delighted by what his clients came up with. It’s an easy exercise to repeat after uncomfortable experiences.     5    .

A．Take a comedy class

B．Social media can also be useful

C．Relive your favorite funny moment

D．We’re often unaware of what’s in front of us until we start looking for it

E．Below are what Sultanoff suggests about his favorite ways to lighten up everyday life

F．Many of us love to make others laugh, and doing so doesn’t require great comedic skill

G．Brainstorm witty remarks and you’ll train yourself to be able to use them when awkwardness happens

9 . Every year, millions of older adults spend money and time trying to look younger than they are. They color white hair, use teeth whiteners, and much more. Now, a new study looks at what this kind of effort means for older adults’ experiences with ageism (老年歧视).

In all, 59% of adults aged 50 to 80 say they think they look younger than their peers. The percentage was slightly higher among women and among people with higher incomes. As for trying to look younger, about one-third of older Americans have spent time or money toward this goal. Researchers also asked older adults about both positive and negative experiences related to aging. Positive ones included being asked for advice and feeling a strong sense of purpose, while negative ones included having difficulty remembering or using technology.

Those who feel they look younger than other people their age were more likely to score higher on the scale of positive age-related experiences. However, the news for those who had tried to look younger wasn’t rosy. According to the study, they were also more likely to score higher on the scale of negative experiences related to aging.

“The findings suggest a complex relationship between how older adults feel about their age-related appearance and the experiences they have,” said first author Julie Ober Allen. She added, “Our study serves as an illustration that feelings and experiences of ageism are rooted in our society’s focus on youthfulness and bias (偏见) against aging.”

The findings suggest public health authorities should help adults understand ways that health choices for age-related aspects of appearance may also reduce their likelihood of experiencing age-related bias, adds co-author Jeffrey Kullgren. “We know that healthier eating, more physical activity, better sleep, stress reduction techniques, can all impact appearance later in life, as well as physical and mental health,” he said. “And many of these methods are less costly, or at least more science-based, than the many commercial (商业的) products that claim to reduce signs of aging.

1. What did the new study find about adults aged 50 to 80?

A．They pay great attention to personal appearance.

B．Most of them experience ageism on a regular basis.

C．A lot of them feel they appear younger than others their age.

D．Women in this age range have higher earnings compared to men.

2. How did Allen look at the study findings?

A．They proved the effectiveness of anti-aging products.

B．They reflected society’s misunderstanding of aging.

C．They showed the relationship between appearance and health.

D．They revealed the differences in values between the old and the young.

3. What is Kullgren’s suggestion for adults?

A．Fighting against age-related bias.	B．Avoiding peer pressure.
C．Leading a healthy life.	D．Getting opinions from public health experts.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．What happens when you age?	B．How does ageism hurt the elderly?
C．Are we really as young as we look?	D．Are efforts to look younger worth it?

10 . In the heart of the Eastern Himalayas, there lies a place so magical—it’s like stepping into a storybook.

This place, known as Darjeeling, is home to the highest railway station in India. Here, a mini train runs on steam power, running through the streets and hills. The mini train’s journey is one through time and beauty, from Darjeeling to the Ghum Station, offering views of the busy streets, ancient markets, and the beautiful mountains of the Himalayas. These trains, some over a hundred years old, travel on tracks so narrow, which leaves one wondering how such big machines can stay on a 0.61-meter track. This is the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, proving that marvels (奇迹) of engineering exist.

It’s fascinating to learn that the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was not just a passenger service but an important line for transporting Darjeeling tea to the world. With its roots dating back to the British era, Darjeeling tea is not just something to drink; it’s a legacy (遗产). Darjeeling tea, especially the Silver Tips, sells at a price as high as the hills it grows on. A sip of this tea is like tasting Darjeeling itself, a combination of tradition, nature, and the hard work of the people who produce it.

Just a short distance from Darjeeling lies Lepchajagat, a village where clouds dance among the pine forests, and it’s so silent that one can hear their own heartbeat. It’s a place that seems untouched by time, where one can truly disconnect from a busy life and find peace in the beauty of nature. The fresh air, the towering trees, and the position make Lepchajagat a place not just to visit but to experience.

Darjeeling is not just a tourist destination; it’s a world to discover and remember.

1. What is special about the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway?

A．It has very narrow tracks.	B．It has the oldest rail network in India.
C．It transports both passengers and goods.	D．It is the first underground railway station in India.

2. What can we say about Darjeeling tea?

A．It is cheap and fine.	B．It has made its name in Britain.
C．It is a sort of window on Darjeeling.	D．It has met the challenge of modern agriculture.

3. Which of the following can best describe Lepchajagat?

A．International.

B．Elegant.

C．Magnificent.

D．Peaceful.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To show the changes of Darjeeling.

B．To celebrate the beauty of Darjeeling.

C．To state the value of cultural tourism to Darjeeling.

D．To provide new ideas for the development of Darjeeling.