1 . Disney finally has its first young plus-size heroine, and fans across the internet are in high spirits.

“Reflect” is a short film now on Disney about a young ballet dancer named Bianca who struggles with her body image. In the short, Bianca doesn’t want to but has to look at herself in the mirror, checking her posture. Always feeling depressed to find herself fatty and ugly, she almost gives up dancing ballet. Though body positivity and self-acceptance can be easier said than done, eventually, she overcome her negative feelings and dance freely.

Though the film was first released on the platform in September, many social media users are now celebrating “Reflect” as a win for representation among the young.

“16 year old me needed this Disney short before I quit ballet because I didn’t want to be the fat girl in class anymore,” one user on Twitter said. “I’m glad little ones will have this. 10/10 for Reflect!”. “I don’t think you all comprehend, this is my Ariel,” a TikTok user said in a video, titled “Disney, you really got me in my feelings.”

Making the film from the perspective of a dancer, director Hillary Bradfield explained, felt natural. “When people watch the short, I hope that they can feel more positively about themselves and how they look, and feel okay about the tough parts of their journey,” Bradfield said. “Sometimes you go to the dark place to get to the good place. And that just makes the good place that much more beautiful.”

1. Which of the following best describes Bianca?

A．Strong-willed

B．Ambitious

C．Sensitive

D．Energetic

2. What does “positivity” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．posture

B．confidence

C．figure

D．activity

3. Why were the online comments of “Reflect” mentioned ?

A．To show their favor to “Reflect”.

B．To tell the significance of the short.

C．To give an explanation of “Reflect”.

D．To make a comparison with other movies.

4. What message does the author intend to convey?

A．Hard work will pay off.

B．Don’t judge a book by its cover.

C．Where there is a will, there is a way.

D．It’s self-acceptance that really counts.

2 . 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。

Recently, the first Italian female astronaut Samantha Christophretti,     1     was on a mission at the international space station,     2     (release) a group of space photography works on social media, and attached several lines from the preface to the Orchid Pavilion     3     (write) by the famous Chinese calligrapher Wang Xizhi, showing the magnificence of our blue planet Earth seen from China’s space station. 

“ Looking up, I see the immense of the cosmos; bowing my head, I look at the multitude of the world. The gaze flies, the heart expands, the joy of the senses can reach its peak, and indeed, this is true    4     (happy).” This move aroused a     5     (heat) discussion among netizens at home and abroad.

“We have taken notice of the relevant reports and praised the Italian astronauts.” foreign ministry spokesman Maoning said that    6     has been a human dream to understand and explore the universe since ancient times.     7     the progress of science and technology, “Embrace the moon in the Ninth Heaven”    8     (become) a reality.

    9     (promote) the common well-being of all mankind, all countries can and need to work together to look after the planet we all call home and make the world     10     better place.

3 . If you think you’re getting a healthy dose (小睡) of winter sun from sitting in front of a warm, sunny window — think again. The UV rays coming through a window can burn you but unfortunately they can’t spark (激发) vitamin D production.

According to some studies, if we get a good amount of sun exposure year-round (but not so much that we burn or get skin damage), after UVB (中波紫外线）light from the sun hits our skin，our body can make vitamin D that helps strengthen bones and muscles, build immunity (免疫力).

Most of us do pretty well at vitamin D production in summer because the UVB light is in abundance. But winter is a different story. Vitamin D expert Professor Rebecca Mason says that getting sunlight through a window won’t do zip (能量). “UVB, which is the only part of sunlight that’s got enough energy for the body to make vitamin D, doesn’t go through window glass,” explains Professor Mason. “You can still get sunburned and a tan because UVA (长波紫外线) sunlight, which is lower energy sunlight, gets through window glass.”

Professor Mason says the best way to get adequate sun exposure is to go for a lunchtime winter walk with your sleeves rolled up. But it’s certainly not a case of “the more sun the better” when it comes to vitamin D production. “If you keep exposing your skin too long to sunlight, you start to break down the vitamin D that you’ve produced,” Professor Mason points out.

Other studies have found that fish-eaters and people who get plenty of calcium (钙) from dairy, nuts and tahini (芝麻酱）also have better vitamin D levels.

1. What’s the purpose of paragraph 1?

A．To introduce the topic.

B．To show the author’s attitude.

C．To arouse the readers’ interest.

D．To describe how to get vitamin D.

2. According to the passage,we can learn that_____.

A．we won’t get sunburned in winter.

B．the UVB rays can stimulate Vitamin D.

C．the more sun exposure, the healthier we are.

D．taking a nap by window helps get Vitamin D

3. How can we get enough Vitamin D in winter?

A．Go for a walk in the morning.

B．Eat more vegetables and fruits.

C．Wear sunglasses and protective clothing.

D．Roll up your sleeves when exercising in the sun.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．How many ways to get vitamin D?

B．Why can you make vitamin D from sun exposure?

C．Why can’t you absorb vitamin D through a sunny window?

D．Why do the UV rays coming through a window can burn you?

4 . The 2022 Federation International Football Association ( FIFA ) World Cup kicks off this month, with more than 30 teams participating. Here is some information about it.

In the tournament’s 92- year history, only eight countries have won this year, Brazil goes in as the big favorite, the host nation automatically earns an invite, though Qatar will need a miracle to win the champion.

This is the first time the Cup is being held in the Middle East — and during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter. Summer temps in Qatar regularly top 100 degrees , so for the safety of both athletes and spectators, organizers pushed the contest out to late November when the weather is more mild .

Russia basically disqualified itself from this year’s Cup. In a preliminary qualification round, the Russians had to beat at least two of the three other teams in their pool . But all three — Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic refused to play against Russia in protest of its invasion of Ukraine, FIFA then disqualified the Russian team .

While the U.S. men have never won a World Cup title, the U.S. women’s team has won four , including the previous two tournaments. The women play every four years, just like the men , but not on the same schedule. The next women’ s World Cup will be held in 2023 in Australia and New Zealand .

Budweiser(百威) is a major sponsor of this year’ s Cup. what’s the problem? Public drinking is outlawed in Qatar. In an attempt at compromise, drinks will be sold before and after the matches but not during, and they won’ t be allowed in stadium seating areas .

1. Where will the 2022 World Cup be held?

A．Qatar

B．Brazil

C．America

D．Russia

2. Which is TRUE according to the text?

A．Russia is qualified for the match.

B．FIFA takes climate into consideration.

C．Football fans can drink beer when watching the match.

D．The men’s and the women’s World Cup starts at the same time.

3. Which section would the text be taken from the newspaper ?

A．Culture

B．Travel

C．Sports

D．Ads

5 . 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。

“I’m sorry, but visiting hours are over,” the nurse said apologetically. “You can come back in the morning.”

My husband Eric had just got out of the operating room and was still struggling with being sick from the anesthesia (麻醉). I really wanted to stay with him until he was more comfortable, but I knew that the hospital’s visiting policies must be followed.

“I’ll take care of him before you get back, I promise.” The nurse handed me a piece of paper. “That’s my cell number. You can call or text me anytime tonight if you’re worried or just want an update.”

I thanked her and then turned to Eric. “Can I do anything for you before I leave?” He shook his head slightly without opening his eyes, and I could tell he was uncomfortable. “I can’t believe I have to leave while you’re like this,” I said, tears filling my eyes. “I’m so sorry.”

He patted my hand and signaled to me to leave. “I’ll be right here in the morning.” I said and headed to my car, still fighting tears. In my head, I knew that Eric wasn’t in danger, and he would be physically okay when I returned in the morning, but it still broke my heart that I couldn’t be with him when he needed me.

The hospital was a few hours from our house, so I was spending the night in a hotel. When I got to my room, I texted Eric’s nurse. She texted back, saying he was still sick to his stomach.

I sighed, feeling the worry rush in. What if getting sick caused his stitches (缝线) to break open? How much of the pain medicine was still in his system? What if he was in pain from his incision (切口)?

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。
I turned on the TV to shift my focus, but it didn’t work.
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Around midnight, I heard my phone receive a message.
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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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

The Silk Road,     1     connected China and the Far East with the Middle East and Europe, was a network of trade routes (线路).       2     (establish) when the Han Dynasty opened trade with the West in 130 B. C., the Silk Road routes remained in use until 1453 A. D., when the Ottoman Empire closed them   Although it     3     (be) nearly 600 years since the Silk Road was used for international trade, the routes had a lasting impact     4     trade, culture and history that resonates (引起共鸣) even today.

While the name “Silk Road” originates from the    5     (popular) of Chinese silk among tradesmen, the material was not the only important export from the East to the West. Trade along the Silk Road included fruits and vegetables, livestock, grain, leather tools, artworks, precious stones     6     metals. The greatest value of the Silk Road was the exchange of culture. Art, along with other elements of civilization like religion, philosophy, technology, language, science, as well as architecture,     7     (exchange) along these routes at that time

In 2013, China began to     8     (official) rebuild the historic Silk Route. The project opened up new trade     9     (market) for Chinese goods, giving the country the cheapest and easiest way     10     (sell) materials and goods.

7 . After winning the 100-meter dash at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in August, 26-year-old sprinter (短跑运动员) Noah Lyles was named “World’s Fastest Man”. Now he has his ____ set on winning more medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Lyles, the son of two former runners, grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. He began ______ as a sprinter when he was a teenager and dreamed of going to the Olympics. He ______ for a spot (排名位置) on the US Olympic team in 2016 but did not ______. Fortunately, in 2021, he ______ the US team for the Tokyo Games and won a bronze medal in the 200-meter race.

Lyles has been ______ with legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, who has held the same ____   “World’s Fastest Man”. Bolt won the 100 meter and 200 meter races at the World Championships and still holds the ___in the 200 meter with a time of 19. 19 seconds, set in 2009. Lyles’ best time for that race is 19.31, and he said his _____ is to run it in 19.10 seconds, which would break Bolt’s record. Lyles said that he did not ______ top runners like Bolt as idols (偶像) while growing up. “I believed in myself and in learning something from _____people, because everyone has their own advantage,” he said.

After his win, Lyles said he felt that his years of training and patience have finally ______. In Paris next year, Lyles hopes to win more golds.   “If I got three gold medals at the World Championships, maybe I have the ______ to get three gold medals at the Olympics,” he said. His another expectation is to make track and field more _____ and accessible to a large number of people. “I’m trying to make sure that everybody comes and ______ the sport,” he said.

1.

A．sights

B．opinions

C．predictions

D．demands

2.

A．advertising

B．competing

C．defending

D．debating

3.

A．looked

B．answered

C．accounted

D．tried

4.

A．quit

B．respond

C．qualify

D．regret

5.

A．made

B．created

C．refused

D．recommended

6.

A．combined

B．replaced

C．blessed

D．compared

7.

A．dream

B．standard

C．title

D．talent

8.

A．passion

B．record

C．feature

D．belief

9.

A．responsibility

B．suggestion

C．solution

D．goal

10.

A．copy

B．view

C．recall

D．serve

11.

A．different

B．famous

C．gifted

D．determined.

12.

A．ran out

B．paid off

C．came back

D．sped up

13.

A．potential

B．honor

C．pressure

D．option

14.

A．flexible

B．stable

C．formal

D．popular

15.

A．reports

B．evaluates

C．enjoys

D．improves

8 . Drawing is a great way to express yourself and share your creativity with others.     1     That’s because you need only simple supplies. Check out these tips to make your drawing skills better.

Gather supplies

One of the best parts about drawing is that you can get started right away with paper and pencils you already have Drawing in a sketchbook (素描册) is also a great idea.     2     You can also experiment with other drawing materials, like colored pencils or markers.

Pick your subject

When thinking about what to draw, choose something you feel excited about.     3     Items around your home, like a bowl of fruit or a favorite toy, can also be great subjects. If you can’t find exactly what you're looking for, seek inspiration online and print out what you'd like to draw.

Draw often

    4     If something does attract you, try to work on it as often as you can   Put a small sketchbook in your backpack so you can draw when you have free time, like when you're waiting for an activity to start. You could even give yourself mini challenges. For example, you can draw the same object for a week and see how much you improve.

Seek out more resources

You can improve your drawing by practicing on your own, but you can also get better with help. Ask a librarian to help you search for step-by-step drawing books at your local or school library. Museums and art studios in your area may also offer drawing classes.     5    

A．It is also an easy hobby to pursue.

B．It takes practice to get really good at drawing.

C．You won't draw perfectly unless you're patient enough.

D．Ask an art teacher at school to point you in the right direction.

E．It can help you easily look back at your work and see your progress.

F．When you start drawing, think of your subject in terms of simple shapes.

G．You could draw a beautiful tree or go to a local park and sketch the landscape.

9 . Sadaf’s childhood was happy. She enjoyed going to school and meeting her friends. But one day, she returned home running a high temperature.

“We thought it was regular flu. But we were told that I would not be able to walk ever again now,” she recalls.

Sadaf was just 10 years old then. After the family was turned down by doctors in Kashmir, they went to Mumbai, where an operation was performed to treat her legs. But eventually, Sadaf had to rely on a wheelchair to move around. By this time, she had to discontinue her education.

Things worsened when her father, her “only source of support”, passed away. “Everyone except my father doubted my capabilities. But he always encouraged me to dream big. I missed him.”

“There were days when I would end up crying all day, sitting alone in my room. I was getting into depression,” she says.

“By now, I’ve realized that I have to either end my life or struggle to prove myself. I chose the latter. I wanted to prove to the world that people like me can also achieve something. I had just lost my ability to walk, not my ability to use my brain,” she adds.

That is when Sadaf decided to step up for herself. In 2015, she opened a shop but had to shut it a couple of years later as the work affected her eyesight. She says, “But I wanted to try my hands at everything. So I decided to play basketball as well. I have also been awarded multiple times by the Jammu and Kashmir Basketball Association.”

Recently, Sadaf tried selling unique spices of the Kashmir valley. “Today, I have established my own business without anyone’s emotional or financial support. People would question me what I could achieve sitting in a wheelchair, when their educated and able-bodied children sat idly (闲散地). Now the very same people give my example to others,” she says.

Sadaf believes that people with disabilities should never doubt themselves. “If you hear others say something not so positive, you may end up depressed. Instead of living within the confines (限制) of a room, try to prove yourself,” she advises.

1. What did Sadaf lose after her father’s death?

A．Walking ability.	B．Financial support.
C．Spiritual backing.	D．Precious eyesight.

2. Why did Sadaf try basketball?

A．To build up her body.	B．To prove herself.
C．To win awards.	D．To pursue her dream.

3. Which of the following can best describe Sadaf?

A．Talented but inflexible.	B．Disabled but learned.
C．Independent and honest.	D．Determined and capable.

4. What message can we get from Sadaf's story?

A．A fine example has limitless power.	B．Do not let your disability rule you.
C．Encouragement is the source of power.	D．Do not put all your eggs in one basket.

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

A skull of the dinosaur, named Guemesia ochoai, was discovered in Argentina. Researchers said it likely belongs to a meat-eating, or carnivorous, group of dinosaurs     1     (call) abelisaurs. These dinosaurs walked on two legs and had very short arms, even     2     (short) than those of North America’s Tyrannosaurus rex. The short arms may have forced Guemesia     3     (depend) more on its powerful skull and jaws.

“Guemesia is so different     4     other meat-eating dinosaurs, which allows us to understand that we’re dealing with a     5     (total) new species,” said Agnolin Federico, the lead writer of a study on the dinosaur that was published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.

The animals existed for a few million years before     6     asteroid (小行星) hit what is now Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. That event, about 66 millions years ago, led to a series of     7     (disaster) that killed all the dinosaurs and many other animals. In total, about 75 percent of Earth’s species     8     (destroy) as a result of the asteroid.

Scientists believe abelisaurs lived on what is now Africa, South America and India. Several abelisaurs have been dug up in Argentina in the past but almost all of them were in southern Patagonia, far from the site     9     Guemesia was found.

Guemesia takes its name from Argentine independence hero Martin Miguel de Guemes and Javier Ochoa, a museum worker who made the     10     (discover).