1 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the two speakers talking about?

A．A famous painting.

B．Some unusual food.

C．An art exhibition.

2. What will the man do tomorrow?

A．Go to the gallery.

B．Buy some artwork.

C．Stay at home.

3. What did Mark do in the morning?

A．He visited the woman.

B．He worked on his paper.

C．He spent time with his aunt.

2 . During the last week of Fu Bao’s public viewing earlier this month, visitors endured waiting for 5—6 hours just to give a glance at the panda for only five minutes, as Everland Panda World restricted viewing time to manage the flood of visitors.

Born to parents Ai Bao and Le Bao in July 2020, Fu Bao is South Korea’s first naturally-born panda. In the days following her birth, Everland’s social media channels offered fans a steady diet of Fu Bao videos, pulling in more than 1.2 million subscribers and, as of February, over 500 million accumulated views. The most recent videos are now filled with warm and sincere messages from viewers.

Thanks to Fu Bao’s widespread popularity, her zookeeper has also found himself in the spotlight, becoming a bit of a social media star himself. Often referred to as her grandpa, Kang Chul-won offered hi own farewell message to Fu Bao, noting that the South Koreans’ special love for her all began with social media videos shared during the pandemic when the zoo was closed. She brought help and happiness to a society in many ways that was having a difficult time due to the virus. He said people visited the social media sites every day so it felt like he was raising her together with them. They cared so much for her and shared the same emotions of raising a baby panda together during such difficult times.

Fu Bao will be transferred to China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan Province. Everland says that she will be kept alone at Everland Panda World for a month to prepare her to adjust to her new environment before her overseas transfer, which will be carried out in accordance with international rules.

1. What can we learn about Fu Bao from the first two paragraphs?

A．She has a balanced diet.	B．She is five years old.
C．She is very popular in South Korea.	D．She came from Sichuan, China.

2. What do South Koreans think of Fu Bao?

A．She is a live symbol of luck and fortune.

B．She is an animal who can resist any virus.

C．She is an inspiration to overcome difficulties.

D．She is their common possession and business.

3. What will Fu Bao do a month before leaving South Korea?

A．She will go on show in Everland.	B．She will be separated for adjustment.
C．She will leave Everland Panda World.	D．She will be moved to a research center.

4. What does the underlined phrase “in accordance with” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．On behalf of.	B．In terms of.
C．In company with.	D．In agreement with.

3 . People may see different shapes and scenes in the sky when they look up at the clouds. But you need to be ________ enough to turn clouds into art.

Chris Judge, an illustrator from Dublin, Ireland, sees ________ and numbers when he looks at clouds, and he turns them into doodle (涂鸦) art. He ________ illustrating photos of clouds early in the year and posting these ________ online.

It all began in 2020 when Judge was in his garden. He started taking ________ of the clouds and began ________ doodles to illustrate the art he imagined. They ________ various things from sleeping bears to toothy smiling crocodiles (鳄鱼).

Judge then posted his art on social media and the response was ________ positive. Most followers admired his ability to present nature in a (n)________ way. Since then, he has ________ his cloud art every day.

The cloud art is more than ________ expression for Judge. It also brought him ________ in a very stormy time in his life. “My daughter fell ill at that time. Spending some time ________ something relaxing kind of helped me,” he said.

“Now, I am trying new projects all the time to keep my creative juices flowing and ________ people. I think it’s the ________ of humor, nature, and the universality of clouds that interests people,” said the illustrator.

1.

A．courageous

B．experienced

C．confident

D．imaginative

2.

A．toys

B．crowds

C．animals

D．mountains

3.

A．left behind

B．returned to

C．benefited from

D．set about

4.

A．creations

B．articles

C．videos

D．advertisements

5.

A．pictures

B．notes

C．control

D．hold

6.

A．checking

B．adding

C．cleaning

D．viewing

7.

A．improved

B．discussed

C．included

D．aided

8.

A．unexpectedly

B．hardly

C．partly

D．mistakenly

9.

A．useful

B．fantastic

C．important

D．common

10.

A．spared

B．mentioned

C．shared

D．sold

11.

A．facial

B．artistic

C．classic

D．realistic

12.

A．power

B．victory

C．regret

D．stress

13.

A．reading about

B．finding out

C．fixing up

D．focusing on

14.

A．gather

B．impress

C．change

D．charge

15.

A．decoration

B．design

C．mix

D．mess

4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之成为一篇完整的短文。

One sunny afternoon, Alice and I were walking home from school, lost in our girlish conversation. Alice, with her curious eyes sparkling, casually asked about my friendship with Judy. In a moment of thoughtlessness, I responded, “I only hung out with Judy because she asked me and I wasn’t keen on being friends with her. She was rather dull.” The unkind words just escaped my lips before I could catch them, like marbles rolling off a table.

Little did I know, Judy had been just around the corner somehow. When I glanced up, Judy appeared right in front of me, having accidentally overheard everything. All the color faded from her face. Her eyes widening with shock, without a word, she rushed off. Alice and I were left standing there, exchanging a look of shame and discomfort. I knew I should run after Judy and apologize, but with my mind blank, I was frozen. Alice’s face turned red, too. We walked home in silence, each step heavier than the last.

The following days were filled with awkwardness. I felt terrible for what I’d said and was dying to mend our friendship. An honest apology was desperately needed. But what should I say? Unintentional as I was, I indeed hurt Judy’s feelings. Every time I saw Judy in the halls or during classes, I’d quickly look away.

Fate threw me a curve ball in our speech class. On Tuesday, Mr. Thomas announced that we would be giving improvised(即兴的) speeches. He had written our topics on slips of paper and put them into a secret jar. Each of us was asked to blindly choose one without knowing what it would be about. I couldn’t say I was not nervous. As I reached into the jar of topics, my fingers closed around the slip that read, “Share your most embarrassing moment.” My heart pounded like a drum roll in my chest. It was as if the universe had come my way to give me a chance.

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

Knowing what I had to say, I calmed myself down and walked to the platform.

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That day marked a turning point.

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5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Bruce ask for another copy of paper?

A．The delivery was delayed.

B．His newspaper was damaged.

C．He couldn’t find the newspaper.

2. Where does Bruce want his newspaper to be put?

A．In his yard.

B．In his mailbox.

C．In his hallway.

3. What will the woman do next?

A．Visit Bruce’s place.

B．Send an apology letter.

C．Call the delivery person.

6 . 阅读下面短文，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。

My bike raced through the quiet streets of my hometown as I mentally went through my arrangements for the day. There were a few tasks I needed to finish: borrowing a book, getting a haircut, and most importantly, visiting my beloved former middle school teacher, Mrs. Miles, before the day was over. It happened to be Teachers’ Day, and I wanted to show my appreciation by giving her a meaningful gift. However, I was still unsure about what to present to her.

As I turned onto a busy street lined with houses, it seemed that on the front lawn (草坪) of the gray house in the middle of the block was an old man who appeared to slump (倒下) in a breathtaking garden. Shocked, I stopped my bike, running towards him and shouting, “Sir, are you okay? Is everything all right?” I got close enough to notice his stooping (佝偻的) figure was actually alive and was pushing something into the dirt.

“I’m fine, sweetheart,” he laughed. “Just a lonely old man taking care of his garden.” He looked very weak and already had a stoop. I was concerned about his bending over so much to do gardening. “I’ve been out here for weeks at a time every spring for about the past ten years, and no one has ever stopped,” he said, “Don’t you have anyone to help you?” I asked, immediately regretting the question as a look of sadness passed over his face.

“It’s just me and my flowers,” he said, “My grandchildren used to play here every summer. My wife would bring out lemonade (柠檬水), and we would all sit together, enjoying the beauty of the flowers. But then, within a year, my son moved away with the grandchildren, and my wife passed away.” My heart went out to him as I got a sense of what the garden meant to him. “I can push my to-do list off by an hour,” I thought. With a smile, I asked, “Can you ask your flowers if they wouldn’t mind my joining you guys for a while?”

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

Amused, he introduced himself as Mr. Jenkins and accepted my offer.

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When I got up to leave, he added, “Hold on. I’ll give you some flowers”

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7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What causes the woman to have trouble making friends?

A．Lack of social skills.

B．Difference in interests.

C．Unpopularity with other kids.

2. What do we know about the girl’s family?

A．They enjoy a quiet life.

B．They prefer a social lifestyle.

C．They have a strict daily routine.

3. How does the woman feel about her lifestyle?

A．Comfortable.

B．Upset.

C．Lonely.

4. What kind of friends does the girl want?

A．Those who are easy-going.

B．Those who are hard-working.

C．Those who share similar hobbies.

8 . 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。

The erhu, a famous Chinese musical instrument, has a history     1     (date) back over a thousand years. It is a two-stringed instrument played with a bow (弓), and its unique sound attracts listeners around the world.

The erhu has a slim wooden body whose strings are     2     (traditional) made from silk. The sound it produces is so beautiful     3     it is often compared to the human voice. The instrument is played on the player’s knee and using the bow to create different tunes (曲调).

The erhu can convey     4     wide range of emotions, from joy and happiness     5     sadness and longing. Usually, its pleasant tunes     6     (use) in traditional Chinese music. Modern music and sometimes even cross-cultural performances feature erhu tunes.

Over the years, the erhu has gained     7     (popular) globally, becoming an essential part of many concerts. Many musicians have devoted     8     (they) to exploring and experimenting with different styles, combining traditional Chinese music with modern elements.

Whether     9     (play) as a single instrument or in a group performance, the erhu’s charming tunes have the power     10     (transport) listeners to another time and place. Its timeless appeal continues to make it China’s symbolic musical instrument.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do we learn about the speaker’s mother?

A．She made a lot of records.

B．She had a varied taste in music.

C．She once worked in the field of music.

2. What kind of music does the speaker hate?

A．Classical music.

B．Country music.

C．Dance music.

3. Who has the biggest influence on the speaker in music?

A．Her mom.

B．Her sister.

C．Her schoolmate.

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。

China’s new hit TV show To the Wonder has made Altay in the Xinjiang Uygur     1     (autonomy) region a new trendy tourism destination among young people, who are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple lives of the     2     (local).

Adapted     3     My Altay, a collection of prose by Li Juan, the drama tells the story of Li Wenxiu, a young woman     4     (return) to her hometown of Altay after failing in her dream and having setbacks at work. She then found the     5     (mean) of life and her love in Altay.

The grassland views and free and easy lives     6     (show) in the teleplay soon made Altay one of the top-tier tourism destinations. “It’s like a place     7     is out of this world. I’m planning a trip to Altay this summer,” said Zhang Chen, a 31-year-old from Beijing.

The travel portal Qunar said that from May 7, flight ticket bookings to Altay rose 20 percent compared with the same period in the previous month, and hotel bookings     8     (double)at that time on its platform.

It is not the first time that a hit show     9     (help) turn its location into a popular tourism destination. In January 2023, the TV drama Meet Yourself made Dali a trendy tourism destination. Xiao Peng,     10     researcher from Qunar, said that it’s common to see a TV drama boosting its location’s potential as a tourist destination in recent years.