1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man say about Mrs. Taylor?

A．She isn’t very patient.

B．She’s a wise person.

C．She’s strict about exams.

2. Where does Mrs. Taylor’s family live?

A．In America.

B．In France.

C．In Canada.

3. What was Mrs. Taylor’s main reason for going to America?

A．For her study.

B．For her work.

C．For her friend.

2 . World No Tobacco Day (世界无烟日) is observed around the world annually on May 31st. It is a global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use and to advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco (烟草) consumption.

Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide and is responsible for numerous health problems, including various types of cancer, heart disease, respiratory diseases, and other chronic conditions. Currently, more than 8 million deaths are caused annually worldwide, including 1.2 million deaths from second-hand smoke exposure in non-smokers.

The Member States of the WHO created World No Tobacco Day in 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco and the preventable death and disease it causes. In 1987, the World Health Assembly passed Resolution WHA40.38, calling for 7th April 1988 to be a world no-smoking day. “In 1988, Resolution WHA42.19 was passed, calling for the celebration of World No Tobacco Day, every year on 31st May.

On World No Tobacco Day, numerous activities and initiatives take place globally to promote tobacco control. These can include public awareness campaigns, educational programs in schools and communities, smoking cessation support, advocacy for stronger tobacco control policies, and various events to encourage individuals to quit smoking.

Each year, the WHO chooses a specific theme for World No Tobacco Day to focus on a particular aspect of tobacco control. The theme may address issues such as the impact of tobacco on lung health, ‘the dangers of tobacco industry marketing strategies, or the importance of providing assistance to individuals who want to quit smoking. This theme then becomes the central component of the WHO’s tobacco-related agenda for the following year. The WHO oversees the creation and distribution of publicity materials related to the theme, including brochures, fliers, posters, websites, and press releases.

The ultimate purpose of World No Tobacco Day is to raise awareness, encourage individuals to quit tobacco use, and prevent young people from starting smoking. Since 1988, the WHO has presented one or more awards to organizations or individuals who have made exceptional contributions to reducing tobacco consumption.

1. What’s the main idea of paragraph 2?

A．Worldwide tobacco use.

B．Great harm caused by tobacco use.

C．Preventable deaths caused by tobacco use.

D．Death caused by second-hand smoke exposure.

2. Which of the following is true?

A．World No Tobacco Day was passed on 7th April 1988.

B．Celebration date of World No Tobacco Day is not fixed.

C．World No Tobacco Day is celebrated with many activities and initiatives.

D．Currently, over 8 million deaths are caused by second-hand smoke exposure.

3. What can we know about the theme of World No Tobacco Day?

A．It is always about the dangers of second-hand smoke.

B．It highlights the positive effects of tobacco on health.

C．It advocates for effective policies to increase production.

D．It changes annually to focus on different aspects of tobacco control.

4. Which of the following is not the objective of World No Tobacco Day?

A．To prevent young people from quitting smoking.

B．To encourage individuals to give up tobacco use.

C．To raise awareness about health risks related to tobacco use.

D．To advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

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

A．A disease.

B．A band.

C．A program.

2. What happened to 8772 on Wednesday?

A．It published an album.

B．It went on a radio show.

C．It had a performance.

3. What does 8772 hope to do?

A．Inspire people.

B．Raise money.

C．Promote music.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman go to New York?

A．To write a book.

B．To have a meeting.

C．To see her friend.

2. What will the woman buy for the man?

A．Local snacks.

B．A Chinese painting.

C．A book about China.

3. Who will go to meet the woman at the airport?

A．The man himself.

B．The man’s wife.

C．The man’s driver.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the man turn to motorcycle to go to work?

A．He didn’t need to pay for gasoline.

B．He didn’t need to pay for insurance.

C．The cost of public transport went up.

2. Which transportation takes the speaker less time to go to work?

A．Taking a train.

B．Riding a motorcycle.

C．Taking a subway.

3. What is the advantage of going to work by motorcycle?

A．No traffic jams.

B．Environmental protection.

C．No traffic tickets.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the class presentation start?

A．At 8:30 am.

B．At 9:30 am.

C．At 10:30 am.

2. What were the students doing when the man arrived in class?

A．Taking an exam.

B．Drawing pictures.

C．Giving presentations.

3. Why was Jim late?

A．He got up late.

B．His bus was delayed.

C．He lived too far away from school.

7 . Maples are known for their autumn colors. Many species put on a display of oranges, browns, yellows, and reds every year. Here are four excellent species of maple for your landscape.

Bigleaf maple
Native Area: North America
Height: 50 to 100 feet

As the name suggests, the leaves are quite large on this tree. It has the biggest leaves of any maple; the classic palm-shape leaves can be over 12 inches wide. This large tree is an excellent shade tree for large landscapes and parks.

Hedge maple
Native Area: Europe and Asia
Height: 25 to 35 feet

The hedge maple is a great choice for the urban garden, as it does well in many severe environments: drought, salty soils, shady locations, and climates where there is ozone deficiency. It can also be used as a street tree if the power lines are high enough.

Norway maple
Native Area: Europe and Asia
Height: usually 40 to 50 feet

Known either as Norway maple or European maple, this popular species was brought to North America from Europe in the 18th century. It has since become one of the most common trees. In the right settings, this species may become invasive (侵入的), so before planting it, check to make sure it is not a problem in your region.

Hornbeam maple
Native Area: Japan
Height: 15 to 30 feet

Many species of plant within a genus have a similar appearance, but there can be surprises, as is the case with the hornbeam maple. Its leaves are nothing like what you expect from a maple. This can be a somewhat difficult plant to find for sale, but it can make a good   small tree or a large shrub (灌木) in the landscape.

1. What might the name of the first maple be based on?

A．Its height.	B．Its native area.
C．The size of its leaves.	D．The function it performs.

2. Which can adapt to various challenging environments?

A．The bigleaf maple.	B．The hedge maple.
C．The norway maple.	D．The hornbeam maple.

3. What can we learn about the hornbeam maple?

A．Its leaves look like hands.

B．It is larger than other maples.

C．It is easy to find for sale at the market.

D．Its leaves differ from those of typical maples.

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 Ocean of Stars, a symphony (交响乐) concert by Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, was staged at the Jinji Lake Concert Hall in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, on July 15, 2023.     1     part of the ongoing Hua Xia Music Festival hosted by Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, the concert     2     (conduct) by Chen Xieyang, featuring famous pianist Wu Chun. Chinese music     3     (work), including The Ocean of Stars and Mulan Psalm, all by Chinese composer Guan Xia, were performed.

The orchestra teamed up with Suzhou Silk Museum, presenting a modern show, which saw musicians of the orchestra wearing and showing     4     (tradition) Chinese silk clothes at the Jinji Lake Concert Hall. Started by conductor Chen, artistic director of the orchestra, the two-week Hua Xia Music Festival,     5     was in the third year, aimed at     6     (promote) Chinese music works.

Suzhou Symphony Orchestra also announced     7     (it) 2023-2024 season on July 15, which would close in July 2024. It was the orchestra’s     8     (eight) season, which gathered music artists with     9     average age of 30 years old from around the world.

The year 2023 marked the 65th anniversary of foreign relations between China and Algeria. It was the first time the orchestra     10     (perform) in Africa at the 13th International Classical Music Festival in Algiers, Algeria.

9 . Having Spider-Man close gives you the courage to face the coming days. It certainly________the moment if he pays you a ________. That’s why recently Spider-Man and Captain America ________from the roof of Le. Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The kid were ________. The staff cheered. And the parents cried. It was one of those________moments when everything that’s right with the world converges into(汇聚成) an explosion of ________.Kids and parents find a little more hope, a little more ________.

Children really need ________. They help kids deal with the world around them, ________ a little bit of hope and much entertainment. In our world of uncertainty, our kids ________ need a bit of help, keeping their balance and looking forward to a better future.

Farther south, another team of window washers also made their ________ as superheroes at a hospital in St.Petersburg, Florida, and the children were cheerful. The distraction from their pain is ________ to their mental health, helping them ________ faster and making them happy.

We can all be somebody’s superhero for a day, an hour or just a moment. Distracting someone from the ________they are feeling with a little something to cheer them up just ________ their day, not just hanging from a rooftop.

1.

A．extends

B．treasures

C．brightens

D．misses

2.

A．ticket

B．visit

C．fine

D．meal

3.

A．hung

B．shouted

C．fell

D．escaped

4.

A．careful

B．thoughtful

C．frightened

D．excited

5.

A．decisive

B．magical

C．awkward

D．difficult

6.

A．choices

B．innovation

C．demand

D．emotions

7.

A．courage

B．time

C．pressure

D．patience

8.

A．teachers

B．heroes

C．families

D．friends

9.

A．losing

B．feeling

C．requiring

D．providing

10.

A．definitely

B．eventually

C．only

D．rarely

11.

A．presentation

B．experience

C．appearance

D．impression

12.

A．limited

B．beneficial

C．unnecessary

D．impossible

13.

A．respond

B．grow

C．recover

D．learn

14.

A．pain

B．kindness

C．relief

D．regret

15.

A．fill

B．ruin

C．end

D．make

10 . While waste within the convenience economy should certainly be solved, it is neither realistic nor sustainable to work towards the complete abandonment of plastics for packaging and other convenience items. Plastics play a crucial role in preserving products both physically and from the effects of water, oxygen and other things. Further, we cannot over-rely on recycling when we consider weak market interest in low-grade materials.

What we need is a strong focus on improving the sustainability of the plastics that we will continue to need. For these plastics, the clear goal should be to stop the use of oil. We must turn to materials based on natural, renewable resources and produce plastics that have minimal impact on the environment after multiple use. Several of these products are already available on the market, but the key to challenging the dominance of oil-based plastics is extending and developing the capacity and range of such products with new material science.

Industrial biotechnology is becoming a cornerstone of the bio-economy. It involves working with natural processes to extend biochemical pathways that can be used in manufacturing (制造业). It has the potential to improve how we manufacture materials and allow us to produce entirely new materials, at the same time protecting the environment and reducing costs.

At Biome Bio-plastics, for example, our industrial biotechnology development programme has already successfully produced bio-based chemicals at sufficient scale (规模) for industrial testing from lignin, the woody material in plants and other renewable carbon sources. Availability of these chemicals could-completely transform the bio-plastics market, creating natural polymers (聚合物) that can compete with oil-based polymers on both cost and functionality. We believe that our product can deliver important changes across the materials industry and provide a critical tool in the fight against plastic pollution.

1. What does paragraph 1 mainly focus on concerning plastics?

A．Their source materials.	B．Their vital importance.
C．The problems they cause.	D．The methods to abandon them

2. What does the author think of future plastics?

A．They should be eco-friendly.	B．They could be a bit expensive.
C．They could be replaced by plant products	D．They should be made from used things.

3. What makes it possible for Biome Bio-plastics to create their competitive polymers?

A．The high cost of carbon sources.

B．The wide variety of their products.

C．The low availability of oil-based polymers.

D．The application of industrial biotechnology

4. Who is the author most probably?

A．A newspaper journalist.	B．A government officer.
C．A company manager.	D．A university researcher