1 . Art is a way of using the human imagination to show expressive ideas or feelings. Now meet four types of the art to know it better.

A colorful expression from brushes

Artists use brushes and paints to create drawings on a big surface. And they can tell stories and make people feel different emotions. It is easy to find some well-known paintings in museums.     1    .

An important moment frozen in time

This is the art of taking photos or filming something with a camera. Photographers will capture (捕获) moments and create wonderful photos. And the photos are about some key moments to help people see the world from different views.    2    .

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Performance art is a special art form.     4    . It can challenge the audiences’ ideas about what art is, make them think about the important things in life, and create a sense of community for them. The theaters are usually a good place to enjoy a great show.

A click of a mouse showing a world of beauty

Digital art is like painting and drawing, but using a computer or a software instead of a canvas or a paper.     5    . It’s a new and creative way that allows artists to explore new possibilities.

A．A sound and visual art live on the stage

B．A dance performance with classical music

C．They are usually found in newspapers, magazines and on social media

D．Digital art can be used for everything like movies and website design

E．Artists use their bodies and voices to encourage people’s deep thinking in it

F．Ludwig van Beethoven also became one of the most recorded musicians in history

G．For example, Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile has become a famous image in the world

2 . Discover Xiamen’s Four Must-Visit Attractions

Join us on a fascinating trip through Xiamen’s beauty and culture as we visit four famous places like Gulangyu Island and Nanputuo Temple, each showcasing the city’s rich history andscenic charm.

Gulangyu Island: A Romantic Escape

Discover the charming beauty of Gulangyu Island.The island is famous for its unique buildings and romantic atmosphere. Take a leisurely (悠闲的)walk along the narrow streets，feel the refreshing ocean breeze,and immerse yourself in the island’s rich culture.

Hulishan Fortress: Historic Sentinel by the Sea

Hulishan Fortress is a historic marvel in Xiamen. It offers a glimpse into the city’s military past. The fortress has impressive architecture (建筑风格)and a strategic location by the sea.This makes it an attractive site for visitors to explore. It has a rich history and cultural significance.Both locals and tourists cherish it for its unique charm and heritage.

Island Ring Road: Scenic Coastal Drive

Experience the coastal beauty of Xiamen on the Island Ring Road. Whether on foot,bicycle,or by car,enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and cityscape. Discover parks,sculptures,and beautiful gardens along this picturesque route.

Jimei School Village: Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

Explore Jimei School Village and witness the integration of traditional Chinese and modern architectural styles.This combination of tradition and innovation provides a glimpse into the development of education and culture in this unique village setting.

Each destination promises a unique experience, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

1. Which place is known for its romantic atmosphere and unique buildings?

A．Hulishan Fortress.	B．Island Ring Road.
C．Gulangyu Island.	D．Jimei School Village.

2. What makes Hulishan Fortress special to visitors?

A．Its military history and location by the sea.

B．Its traditional and modern architecture.

C．Its romantic atmosphere.

D．Its education and culture.

3. What architecture can visitors expect to see in Jimei School Village?

A．European-inspired architecture.

B．Only modern architectural styles.

C．Only traditional Chinese architecture.

D．A mixture of traditional and modern architecture.

3 . 阅读下列短文并回答问题。

What is one of the best parts of traveling abroad? It’s the food , of course! Eating different foods native to a country, authentically (地道地) prepared by locals, is special. Trying these native foods will widen what you know about a country’s cuisine. I discovered that this is true for Chinese food. Chinese food in China is much more diverse and rich in tastes and spices (香料) than I had ever imagined before my travels.

Before traveling to China, I was a little worried about whether I would really enjoy the food or not. I was not sure what types of food I would be trying, but I have always enjoyed eating Chinese food in Massachusetts. However, I was only used to the spring rolls and Gong Bao Chicken of American Chinese cuisine.

Don’t get me wrong. I still love these dishes from my local Chinese restaurants! However, I did not realize how much variety of food there actually was to try in China and the cultural differences that I would learn to understand during my time abroad.

In my first few days, I fell in love with one of Beijing’s most famous dishes called Peking duck. Some of my friends had told me that we were going to one of the best Peking duck restaurants in Beijing, and they were not wrong! The Peking duck we ate surprised us, with thin, crisp (酥脆的) skin on the outside, delicious duck meat on the inside and various tasty sauces.

As I began trying new foods like Guilin mifen (rice noodles), I started to love these foods that I had never tried before in my life. While I was in Chengdu, I even learned about the ingredients (原料) of an authentic “huo guo”(hot pot).

After my time abroad in China, I realized how much I enjoyed eating and trying new foods. I also soon realized that the Chinese food here in America is different from that actually in China.

1. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 refer to? (no more than 15 words)
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2. What does the underlined word “diverse” probably mean in Paragraph 1? (1 word)
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3. What did the author worry about before going to China? (no more than 10 words)
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4. What did the author think of Peking duck? (no more than 10 words)
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5. What changes have you seen in the author? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
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4 . Mary felt that she had been badly ______ by her friend’s performance.

A．let down

B．taken down

C．put down

D．turned down

5 . Robert’s life is ______ a total mess and he doesn’t know who can help him ______.

A．at; out

B．on; off

C．in; out

D．in; off

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where will Professor Cathy Berg give a talk?

A．In the Union Theater.

B．In the lecture hall.

C．In the blue room.

2. What can students do at the English corner on Thursday afternoon?

A．Discuss new activities.

B．Meet the Student Union members.

C．Talk with two professors.

3. At what time does Bella Mulder’s show begin?

A．7:00 p.m.

B．8:30 p.m.

C．9:00 p.m.

4. How much is a ticket for the movie Forrest Gump?

A．$7.

B．$6.

C．$5.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the woman sound at first according to the man?

A．Respectful.

B．Impolite.

C．Helpful.

2. Who is probably the man?

A．A chemist.

B．A professor.

C．A student.

3. Where does the woman probably hope to work in the future?

A．In a university.

B．In a hospital.

C．At a newspaper.

8 . It was dinnertime at Grandma and Grandpa's farm. It was a feast (盛宴) but without ________ occasion. We had chicken, potatoes, green salad, corn and fruit salad. We sat at the table. Grandma ________ the food to Grandpa and their girls. Grandpa said, “Looks delicious. I'm as ________ as a bear.”

As soon as Grandpa picked up his ________, they heard a car drive up. Grandma opened the door, and in came Aunt Maud. “Come in! You’re just in time,” Grandpa said. Then in came Aunt Dessie, Aunt Clara, friends, and their families. Grandma was a little ________, “I never expected so many guests to come, but I can ________ it.”

Grandpa sat in the doorway. There was little ________ in the kitchen behind his chair. So he got up and pulled his chair in so people could ________. But when he sat down again a strange thing happened: His plate had ________ before his eyes! He put his fork down, thinking to himself, “Well, there seems no ________ for my plate anymore.”

Grandma tried to serve the kids some water, but Aunt Dessie ________ her, “We’ll take care of ourselves.” Then everyone started ________ around the sink (水池) and cupboard to drink water. Kids were thirsty! There were lots of kids. Grandma had enough food for four, not twenty-four! ________, Aunt Dessie helped Grandma make more dishes. The girls ________ to help, but Aunt Dessie said they were too ________ and had better stay at the table so that they wouldn’t do more harm than good. Grandma added some more foods to everyone's plate. There was lots of laughter. No one doubted they had a good time.

They never found out who used Grandpa’s plate, but did know that he enjoyed the reunion and that was enough!

1.

A．real

B．proper

C．special

D．troublesome

2.

A．threw

B．introduced

C．passed

D．sent

3.

A．strong

B．clever

C．brave

D．hungry

4.

A．fork

B．glasses

C．book

D．pencil

5.

A．amused

B．frightened

C．surprised

D．puzzled

6.

A．control

B．manage

C．design

D．achieve

7.

A．time

B．money

C．company

D．room

8.

A．take off

B．pass through

C．come up

D．look out

9.

A．changed

B．flown

C．grown

D．disappeared

10.

A．use

B．color

C．solution

D．importance

11.

A．encouraged

B．told

C．spotted

D．followed

12.

A．waiting

B．hanging

C．playing

D．looking

13.

A．Besides

B．Thus

C．Still

D．However

14.

A．ended

B．needed

C．explained

D．tried

15.

A．firm

B．faithful

C．young

D．mysterious

9 . 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。

On a bright morning in Beijing, young Mei Lin was on her way to the park with excitement. In her arms was a doll, not just any doll, but one her late grandfather had given her. This doll, with its soft smile and warm, comforting eyes, was Mei Lin’s treasure, a good reminder of her grandfather’s love.

However, a terrible thing happened when Mei Lin returned home. The doll, usually held safely in her arms, was gone. Panic and a deep sadness washed over her as she realized her treasured partner must have slipped out of her hands during her park visit. Heartbroken, Mei Lin couldn’t help but feel a part of her grandfather’s memory had disappeared with the doll.

As the evening light began to fall, Mei Lin’s home was filled with a heavy silence. Her mother, with a heart equally heavy, wrapped her arms around Mei Lin tightly. “Remember, my dear, the love your grandfather had for you is not gone. It lives in every memory, every story, and even now, it surrounds us,” she whispered gently. “This doll is a symbol, but your grandfather’s love is eternal (永恒的). We will do everything we can to find it, I promise you.”

The next day, they retraced (沿原路返回) their steps back to the park. Together, they examined every path and bench carefully, and their eyes searched every corner, but their efforts were in vain (徒劳的). The doll was nowhere to be found.

Refusing to give up, Mei Lin’s mother asked the park’s staff for help. Understanding the great value of the lost doll, they took immediate action. One park employee immediately turned to social media for help. He shared Mei Lin’s story accompanied by a heartfelt request, “Lost treasure: a beloved doll given by a loving grandfather having passed away. If found, please help restore a piece of a young girl’s heart.”

The response was immediate and touching. Words of comfort and offers of help flooded in, showing Mei Lin and her mother the kindness and care from strangers.

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。

Then one day Mei Lin’s mother received a call.

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The reunion (团聚) of Mei Lin and her doll was moving.

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10 . My four-year-old son, Will, suffered from autism spectrum disorder (自闭症). And he went through many hours in _________ , helping him to overcome many challenges he faced.

One summer afternoon, with a bucket (桶), Will and I were walking along the _________ to search for shells. After a while, I _________ the bucket and discovered nearly all the shells were broken in it. “Will, these shells are broken and _________. You need to find shells like this.” I said gently as I held up a _________ shaped shell. Will gave me a(n) _________ look, as if he failed to understand me. He continued to   _________ imperfect shells he liked and drop them into the bucket.

“Will, why do you keep on _________ our bucket with broken shells?” This time I asked in a serious voice. He looked up at me and said, “Mom, though these shells are broken, they are still beautiful.” Then he _________ his little hand into the bucket and pulled out different shells, commenting on their __________.

“Mom, this one looks like a smile when you hold it this way. ” He showed a broken shell and explained. “It __________ me of a clown. That one is round like the sun, and these are stuck together like butterflies.” He took great pride in his __________.

My eyes were full of tears as I __________ my son was teaching me a valuable lesson. Silently, I __________ the few perfect shells I had collected and returned them to the beach. We are all broken in some way, but we can find __________ in our imperfection.

1.

A．experiments

B．foods

C．exercises

D．treatments

2.

A．river

B．lake

C．beach

D．stream

3.

A．threw away

B．looked into

C．left behind

D．turned over

4.

A．unpleasant

B．unusual

C．colorless

D．useless

5.

A．sharply

B．clearly

C．perfectly

D．commonly

6.

A．puzzled

B．delighted

C．discouraged

D．embarrassed

7.

A．gather

B．reject

C．count

D．spread

8.

A．covering

B．decorating

C．preparing

D．filling

9.

A．pushed

B．reached

C．buried

D．moved

10.

A．uniquenesses

B．styles

C．symbols

D．qualities

11.

A．informs

B．persuades

C．reminds

D．warns

12.

A．observation

B．performance

C．adventure

D．expression

13.

A．agreed

B．realized

C．pretended

D．decided

14.

A．relieved

B．removed

C．examined

D．saved

15.

A．wisdom

B．power

C．wealth

D．beauty