1 . 匹配单词及其英文解释。

A. to win against sb B. to communicate with sb C. a spoken or written answer D. to form a picture in your mind E. a shoe that you wear for sports F. a description that gives useful information G. an official document proving that the facts are true

1. contact
2. trainer
3. imagine
4. defeat
5. certificate

2 . 请选出划线部分发音相同的一组。

A．case       application       location       amazingly

B．oxygen       plenty       enjoy       oven

C．click       disease       immune       ice

D．that       throughout       athlete       fitfh

3 . With video meetings, taking selfies (自拍) and posting on social media, it’s easier to see one’s own image online. And for some people, this can lead to feelings of appearance dissatisfaction. In the past few years, screen time has increased for both adults and children. What’s worse, recent research suggests that the video and photo images we see of ourselves are distorted (扭曲的).

One study found that those who spent more time comparing their appearance during a video call experienced lower appearance satisfaction. This study also found that people who used more photo-editing features in video chat were more likely to compare themselves with others and spend more time looking at themselves on video calls.

A 2023 study found that discomfort with one’s appearance during video meetings led to an increased attention to appearance, which in turn led to poor work performance. Researchers also suggest that appearance dissatisfaction is connected with boredom in online meetings. The research reports that this could be due to negative attention to oneself and worry about being looked at or being negatively treated based on appearance.

If you find yourself criticizing (批评) your appearance every time in a video call, it may be time to be intentional about paying more attention to what other people are saying instead of looking at your own face.

When it comes to helping others who have difficulty with appearance dissatisfaction, it is important to care more about the person’s qualities beyond appearance. When viewing yourself or your partners on video and social media, try viewing the person as a whole and not as parts of a body.

Reducing screen time can make a difference as well. Research shows that reducing social media use by 50% can improve appearance satisfaction in both teens and adults. When used in a right way, video chatting and social media are tools to connect us with others, which finally is a key piece in satisfaction and well-being.

1. Who is more likely to suffer from appearance dissatisfaction?

A．Children who like taking selfies.

B．Adults who often attend video meetings.

C．Teenagers who enjoy posting on social media.

D．People who always compare appearance in video chatting.

2. What is the possible result of appearance dissatisfaction during video meeting?

A．Less focus on one’s own image.

B．Harmful effects on work performance.

C．Anger about being looked at by others.

D．Boredom of looking at one’s own face.

3. How can we help people with appearance dissatisfaction?

A．By taking their words seriously.	B．By caring much about their faces.
C．By viewing them as parts of a body.	D．By placing importance on their qualities.

4. What is the writer’s attitude towards video meeting and social media?

A．Unconcerned.

B．Positive.

C．Balanced.

D．Worried

4 . Many youngsters in China enjoy gathering a couple of good friends and taking a relaxing walk through the streets, which is a popular form of visiting a new city, that is, Citywalk. They can follow a special urban route (路线), exploring old building, drinking a cup of coffee, or eating local snacks. It can be a special guided trip for a small group of people, or simply a relaxing walk for one or two to explore new areas, sticking to the key point: avoiding famous tourist attractions and big crowds to get a more interesting experience of the places you visit.

In China, the Citywalk trend (趋势) is spreading from big cities like Beijing and Shanghai to other cities, encouraging more people to take part. Xiao Yiyi is a young visitor from Changsha exploring new possibilities while traveling. Recently she tried six Citywalk routes to walk in different cities and posted them on her social media account, with the aim of sharing experiences to “walk in open-air museums”.

Citywalk not only offers a way for young people to interact with a city but also provides an opportunity for people who share the same interests and ideas to easily make friends. Xiao Yiyi said her group usually includes a few or so people and her trips last around half a day.

Even though Citywalk is a new trend, industry insiders say that its future possibility is huge. It is offering a beneficial change to travelers as they can better choose the experiences that suit their interests and needs. At the same time, Citywalk gives an opportunity for tour guides and travel service providers to offer a more professional service to meet ever-changing market needs.

1. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us about Citywalk?

A．What it is.	B．Why it is popular.
C．Who take part in it.	D．What routes are popular.

2. Which is one of the advantages of Citywalk?

A．It offers many routes to choose from.

B．It enables travelers to socialize with others.

C．It attracts people to famous tourist attractions.

D．It allows people to spend more time on travel.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce a new travel trend.

B．To encourage readers to organize a trip.

C．To point out the importance of Citywalk.

D．To explain why Citywalk becomes popular.

5 . Imunek narrowly avoided a disaster last year. At that time, Imunek already had a 1 year old and was eight months pregnant with her second kid. She was still working her job as a bus driver for local ________.

The day was fairly ________ until a strange smell began to fill the ________. “I had the driver window down and thought the ________ was coming from another car at first, but then smoke ________ coming through my heater, so I ________,” Imunek recalled.

She ________ to use her radio phone to discuss the problem, but it didn’t take long for her to ________ that she didn’t have time for a ________. Instead, she gathered the 37 kids she ________, ranging from primary to high school, and got them off the bus as quickly and ________ as possible. Fifteen to thirty seconds after the ________ child got off the bus, the bus was on fire.

Although Imunek breathed in a good amount of smoke, she and her baby were found to be ________, as were all the children on her bus. To express their ________, all of the children’s parents wrote thank you notes for the ________ bus driver.

1.

A．workers

B．travelers

C．students

D．villagers

2.

A．tough

B．challenging

C．comfortable

D．natural

3.

A．bus

B．car

C．street

D．world

4.

A．smell

B．smoke

C．fire

D．noise

5.

A．stopped

B．started

C．continued

D．tried

6.

A．got off

B．went away

C．pulled over

D．stood up

7.

A．afforded

B．agreed

C．promised

D．wanted

8.

A．decide

B．hope

C．imagine

D．record

9.

A．chance

B．lesson

C．conversation

D．task

10.

A．chose

B．taught

C．knew

D．carried

11.

A．politely

B．calmly

C．actively

D．easily

12.

A．last

B．first

C．only

D．slow

13.

A．healthy

B．weak

C．attractive

D．helpless

14.

A．support

B．thanks

C．understanding

D．worries

15.

A．good-looking

B．easy-going

C．fast-talking

D．quick-thinking

6 . 听下面一段对话，根据题目要求题号后的横线上写下关键信息。此段对话你将听两遍。

A Weather Report in Australia

New South Wales	There is a warning in place as     1     spread.
Queensland	At least       2     inches of rain are expected to fall over the next 24 hours.
Northern Territory	Residents should only experience light showers, and it will remain       3     until Friday evening.
Perth	There will be       4     that may become stronger towards the end of the week.
Geraldton	Rain showers will come in from the       5     but should disappear later.

7 . He knew his subject ______ A to Z.

A．from

B．at

C．on

8 . During my second month of the art school, our teacher gave us a pop quiz(突击小测验). I was a hard-working student and I did well in all the ______. I had finished the questions successfully and easily, until I read the last one: “What is the first name of the ______ who cleans the school?”

Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and about 50 years old, ______ how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the ______ question empty.

Just before class ______, one student asked if the last question would count towards our quiz grade.

“Absolutely(绝对地),” said the teacher. “In your life, you will meet many people.______ people are important and all jobs are important. They deserve(值得) your attention and care, even if all that you do is ______ and say hello.”

I’ve never ______ that lesson. Actually, that was the most ______ lesson in my life. I ______learned her name was Feng Yue.

1.

A．subjects

B．homework

C．texts

2.

A．nurse

B．woman

C．student

3.

A．or

B．and

C．but

4.

A．first

B．second

C．last

5.

A．ended

B．began

C．changed

6.

A．Some

B．Most

C．All

7.

A．laugh

B．smile

C．shout

8.

A．learned

B．forgotten

C．remembered

9.

A．important

B．boring

C．relaxing

10.

A．seldom

B．also

C．never

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman come here?

A．To join the poem club.

B．To find new group members.

C．To help the man with his courses.

2. What do we know about the man?

A．He is interested in acting.

B．He hasn’t seen Susan for long.

C．He spends much time in the poem club.

3. What does the woman suggest the man do?

A．Train once a week.

B．Take fewer courses next term.

C．Come to see their practice.

10 . 阅读下面的短文，然后将画线部分的句子译成汉语或英语。

Learning has become my life habit. I think learning is a lifelong journey because every day brings something new.     1    I will leave the junior high school.我期待去我理想的高中。    2    So I must study harder.

By studying hard I can write thousands of English words. At first, I didn’t know many English words. Like most students, I thought it was hard and boring to remember them all.     3    But there was an English word competition at our school. I picked up a dictionary and prepared for it. I tried to understand the meaning of each word first. It helped me remember them quickly.

Thankfully, my father gave me a hand. If he found some useful words, he would tell me in a special way.     4    It made the whole thing more interesting.

In the competition, I won the first prize, which made me really happy. This experience taught me to remember more English words.

Of all the dictionaries, I like Oxford English Dictionary best.我家里有十多本《牛津英语字典》。     5    I want to recite the whole dictionary. I should never give up trying to achieve my dream. It is really difficult but I believe anything is possible if you study hard.