1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the man meet the tiger?

A．They met at the zoo.

B．A friend introduced it to him.

C．He was asked to take care of it.

2. What is the feature of the tiger?

A．It weighs 180 kilograms.

B．It stands 2 meters tall.

C．It is 4 meters long.

3. How much meat does the tiger eat every day?

A．About 6 kilograms.

B．About 12 kilograms.

C．About 18 kilograms.

4. What is the woman?

A．A hostess.

B．A journalist.

C．A zookeeper.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. In which country was the fish first found?

A．The US.

B．Australia.

C．Austria.

2. What makes the fish unusual?

A．Its age.

B．Its size.

C．Its habitat.

3. Why does Mike feel sad?

A．The museum receives no visitors today.

B．Biologists want to replace the fish.

C．The species is endangered.

3 . Exhausted, Jia Ling ate five packs of chocolate cookies alone at night by her bed after wrapping up filming for her new film YOLO that day. “Recalling that moment, I felt so great, like a tired soldier claiming the spoils of war,” she said.

By then, she had lost an incredible 50 kilograms, and her entire image had changed. The chubby (胖乎乎的), round and cute comedian Jia Ling was gone, replaced by a cool, muscular warrior.

Audiences were shocked by her appearance on Chinese New Year’s Day, Feb.10, when the film was first released. Jia had kept everything so secretive, avoiding public appearances for a year, that her new look was only revealed when she appeared on the big screen. Conversations about her high-intensity weight loss training, along with her courage and determination, have become trending topics across China, propelling the film’s box office earnings.

YOLO, which stands for “you only live once,” is the theme Jia aims to tell in her new film. The story follows an overweight, depressed woman who becomes isolated from society. However, after meeting a boxing coach and taking up the sport, she begins to regain her passion and finds her way in life. The filming was divided into five stages. Jia had to gain 20 kilograms at first for the role, moving on to the final stage when she lost a significant amount of weight and became muscular. This method mirrors what some Hollywood stars, such as Christian Bale, have done, but Jia’s effort is jaw-dropping and takes it to an even more extreme level.

Yet, the film’s core goes beyond physical transformation. “This film is not about weight loss, nor is it much about boxing. It’s a film that tells the story of how a kind person finds her true self and learns to love herself,” Jia said.

1. What does the underlined word “propelling” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Disturbing.

B．Restoring.

C．Driving.

D．Slowing.

2. Which of the following can best describe Jia?

A．Generous and funny.	B．Determined and courageous.
C．Creative and sensitive.	D．Ambitious and enthusiastic.

3. What is the movie YOLO mainly about?

A．A woman’s pursuit of boxing glory.

B．A woman’s journey through weight loss.

C．A woman’s struggle with social pressure.

D．A woman’s discovery of self-love and acceptance.

4. What message does Jia want to convey through the movie?

A．The early bird catches the worm.	B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．It’s never too late to change.	D．Don’t cry over spilled milk.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why won’t the man buy an evening dress for his wife?

A．It’s too expensive.

B．She has already got a lot.

C．He doesn’t know if she’ll like it.

2. What does the man think of the jewelry?

A．Unique.

B．Beautiful.

C．Fashionable.

3. What do we know about the man?

A．He wants to buy his wife a birthday gift.

B．He will go to Paris on Christmas.

C．He will pay by cheque.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who usually goes to the music festival?

A．Electronic music fans.

B．Music students.

C．Soft music lovers.

2. When will the music festival end?

A．On March 26th.

B．On March 27th.

C．On March 28th.

3. What is the woman?

A．A tour guide.

B．A student.

C．A teacher.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When was the British Library founded?

A．In 1937.

B．In 1973.

C．In 1965.

2. How many books does the British Library collect?

A．About 4 million.

B．About 14 million.

C．About 40 million.

3. What do we know about the library in the speech?

A．It holds many concerts every year.

B．It has a wide collection of stamps.

C．It is the oldest library in the world.

4. Why are people required to provide proof of address?

A．For returning the books.

B．For doing more research.

C．For security purposes.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What present did Tina choose for her brother?

A．A belt.

B．A coat.

C．A sweater.

2. What does Tina like doing most during the Spring Festival?

A．Eating hotpot.

B．Watching fireworks.

C．Meeting her friends.

3. What makes John feel special during Christmas?

A．Decorating a Christmas tree.

B．Sending Christmas cards.

C．Helping the homeless.

8 . Cultural heritage sites are a nonrenewable resource. Today architectural heritage sites are being destroyed at an alarming rate. They’re threatened by rising seas, pollution, overtourism, conflicts and so on. Recently, Notre Dame Cathedral has attracted international attention.

Since its main construction from 1163 to 1350, Notre Dame Cathedral repeatedly has been damaged and repaired. On April 15, 2019, the landmark’s roof caught fire, causing the collapse of its spire (尖顶) and upper walls severely damaged. Work on the site began quickly. Through the work of photographer Tomas van Houtryve, writer Robert Kunzig, and artist Fernando Baptista, people will see restoring scenes where ruins are cleared and statues saved. Even the COVID-19 pandemic caused only a two-month delay. Architects have said the expensive project is on track to be completed in 2024.

And thorny questions arise. What duty do we owe the creations of our ancestors? What lesson can we draw from their presence?

Humankind has answered that differently. In Dresden, Germany, the Frauenkirche, an 18th-century baroque church, was famous for its bell-shaped dome (穹顶). In February 1945, one of the most destructive bombing attacks of World War II reduced the city to ruins. After German reunion, the church was reconstructed using many of its original stones, as a symbol of peace and harmony. Berlin’s Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church also fell to bombing but had a different story. Its spire has been left a ruin on purpose to be a “warning monument” against war and destruction.

Like the Frauenkirche, Notre Dame is being rebuilt as close as possible to how it was before, including using the original, toxic metal — lead (铅) — for the roof, causing the debate about how to restore and maintain historic buildings. Actually, no one claims to have the “right” answers on preservation; there may not even be right answers. What people could do is to continuously monitor the global care of cultural heritage sites, as a matter of significance to humanity’s past, present, and future.

1. What do we know about Notre Dame Cathedral?

A．It was once threatened by conflicts.

B．It collapsed totally during a fire decade ago.

C．It has undergone repeated repairs since 1163.

D．It was not influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. What does the underlined word “thorny” mean?

A．Simple.

B．Tough.

C．Accurate.

D．Attractive.

3. Why are the Frauenkirche and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church mentioned in para.4?

A．To remind people the value of peace and harmony.

B．To warn people the influence of war and destruction.

C．To demonstrate different solutions to heritage site preservation.

D．To introduce reconstruction methods such as using original materials.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．Cultural heritage sites are nonrenewable so that they are worth protecting.

B．Notre Dame Cathedral has been the most attractive heritage site globally.

C．The reconstruction of cultural heritage sites seldom causes disagreements.

D．The reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral after fire has been completed.

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10 . Pablo Picasso and Zhang Daqian were both _________ (incredible) diverse in their styles, much _________ (admire), __________ (influence) and very prolific(多产的). （所给词的适当形式填空）