1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When does the Homecoming Day usually take place?

A．In early September.

B．In early October.

C．In late October.

2. What kind of game is there on Homecoming Day?

A．A basketball game.

B．A football game.

C．A baseball game.

3. What is the Queen or the King most likely to be good at?

A．Chatting.

B．Singing.

C．Dancing.

4. How many celebrations are mentioned?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which place did the man visit first?

A．A church.

B．A museum.

C．A castle.

2. What did the man like in the museum?

A．Old clocks.

B．Old stamps.

C．Old paintings.

3. How did the man feel in the castle?

A．It was dangerous.

B．It was boring.

C．It was not warm.

4. What did the man buy?

A．Some postcards.

B．A book.

C．A model church.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man make the phone call?

A．To make an appointment.

B．To get to know Dr. Sharp.

C．To ask about her e-mail address.

2. What does the man need for his new job?

A．A form signed by Dr. Sharp.

B．A full physical check-up.

C．A test about the position.

3. How will the woman inform the man after receiving the form?

A．By calling him.

B．By e-mailing him.

C．By visiting him.

4 . 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。

Actress Jia Ling topped the social media topics on the second consecutive day of the Chinese Lunar New Year as her great weight     1     (lose) of 50 kilograms during the shooting of her movie Yolo triggered heated discussions over healthy lifestyle and allowed some viewers     2     (draw) aspirations from her arduous weight-loss journey.

The     3     (high) anticipated comedy Yolo hit theaters across China on Feb 10, the first day of the Lunar New Year. It is now leading the domestic movie box office. According to Douban, “YOLO”     4     (adapt) from the 2014 Japanese movie “100 Yen Love”. This movie is comedian-actress-director Jia Ling’s sophomore feature, three years after her 2021 directorial debut box-office blockbuster “Hi, Mom” for which she holds the record as the world’s highest grossing female movie director.

Topics related     5     Jia’s stunning weight loss were dominating Weibo such as “full record of Jia’s losing weight journey” and “Jia Ling totally shocked me,” as netizens discuss     6     it is time to develop a more balanced habit starting from the Spring Festival.

“Her achievement is quite     7     (inspire) and     8     deserves a movie ticket,” moviegoer Li Qiaoya,     9       regularly visits the gym to lose weight, told the Global Times on Sunday. “I feel     10     (guilt) for eating too much during the Spring Festival already.”

5 . 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。

This Is Life, a documentary film, is set to grace the nation’s big screens on Jan. 13. The film features more than 800 short videos     1     (shoot) by 509 ordinary people from all     2     (walk) of life, especially manual laborers and farmers. The videos     3     (select) by the production crew over the course of a year from     4     total of more than 50,000 video clips (片段).

By gathering the short video footage, the film engages ordinary people in its creation and presents their authentic life experience,     5     (allow) those who are often inadequately represented in mainstream cinemas to take center stage.

According to the film’s director Sun Hong, by gathering, selecting     6     compiling (编辑) video clips from a vast database, the film presents how people record their own lives, which possesses a power of authenticity even     7     (great) than traditional documentaries.

In the film, the audience will see construction workers working out on the construction site during their spare time, fishermen talking to their cormorants and teasing their greediness for fish, or boatmen celebrating a rare day     8     they could use tap water.

“It is our creative effort, as documentary filmmakers,     9     (present) an authentic facet of China, highlighting how each individual establishes themselves in a     10     (rapid) developing society,” says Sun.

6 . 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。

A golden haze settled over the cornfields. The sun prepared to rest for the evening, and I intended to follow. Saying goodbye to the clan (宗族) I was staying with, I headed back to camp. I looked forward to setting my camera aside for an evening to reflect on my time in Ethiopia.

It wasn’t long when I heard a voice behind me, “Photo, photo, photo.” A young Surma boy about eight years old followed closely at my heels. I breathed a tired sigh. I had no energy to press the shutter button one more time, no matter how beautiful or eager he was.

Over the past four days, many in the camp had wanted their photograph taken. I hoped the boy would find someone else to snap his photograph, but he kept following me and saying, “Photo, photo, photo.” He managed to catch my eye. With eyes wide full of hope, he asked me again with anticipation on his face.

As I looked at him, half interested, an idea for a composition flashed in my mind.

I kneeled in the cornfield and instructed the boy where to stand and how to pose. As I prepared to take the photograph, his energy suddenly shifted from eagerness to shyness to fear.

No matter what I told him to do—how to stand and how to look—I just couldn’t get the shot. Frustrated, I gave up. I looked at the boy, who looked alone and awkward. He’d wanted his photograph taken, and now he’d gone camera-shy.

In an effort to cheer him, I clapped my hands, saying, “That was great. You were great.” Others in his clan gathered around, cheering and clapping loudly. The boy’s face immediately broke into a smile. I intuitively (凭直觉地) took a few shots of the moment. That photograph turned out to be better than I’d imagined.

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。
I printed a large copy of the photograph and returned to the Surma boy’s clan.
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As I left Ethiopia, I held onto the memory of the Surma boy’s joyous tears and the collective hope of his clan.
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7 . How To Spend The Holidays Productively?

To get the most out of your holidays, you can make a calendar of the things you need to do and schedule in time for a mixture of fun activities and productive tasks.

Create a calendar of everything you want to do over the holidays.If you want to keep yourself on a regular schedule over your holiday break, making a calendar can help you stay organized.     1     Then, work everything else around those events.

Spend time learning or improving a skill, a craft, or a hobby.If you have a lot of free time over the holidays, try using that time to learn something new.    2     Or you might try learning to play a new song if you play the guitar.You can also try something totally new, like cross-stitching, building a model car, or brewing beer.

    3     The hustle (忙碌) of the holidays can sometimes be stressful, and there are usually a lot of tasty treats to tempt you into eating unhealthily.Luckily, you can help counteract both of these things by spending about 30 minutes a day exercising. For instance, you might go for a jog on a track, try some light aerobic exercise, or do weight training.

Volunteer to help out in your community.     4     Most communities have a year-round need for volunteers, although you may find that there are more opportunities around the holiday season, when many organizations run extra clothing and food drives.

Create a plan for the year ahead.As the year draws to a close, take a little time to think about your year ahead.     5    

A．Exercise each day to stay healthy and relieve stress.

B．Start by filling in the most important things you need to do.

C．Set aside time for any work or schoolwork you need to get done.

D．You might practice a new drawing technique if you love art, for instance.

E．Look online or reach out to nonprofits in your area to find out how you can help.

F．Spend your holiday break building contacts by looking up networking events near you.

G．By setting clear, achievable goals to accomplish, you’ll stay focused throughout the year.

8 . Take A Scenic Ride On The World’s Steepest Railway For Passengers—If You Dare!

Originally built for mining in 1878, the Scenic Railway is now a tourist ride that can take your breath away! In the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, the former mining railway became a tourist attraction in 1945. It currently holds the Guinness World Records as the steepest passenger train with the steepest railway gradient (坡度).

The gradient of 52 degrees is comfortably viewed from inside an 84-seat, glass-enclosed carriage car. The passenger car travels along on a cable-driven system of rails as it navigates the steep terrain. During the tour, passengers will see the train travel through sandstone cliffs and a rock tunnel next to Orphan Rock.

Orphan Rock was once available for trail climbing. Following rock slides in the 1950s, the trail was partially closed. The trail access was completely closed in 1974 and never reopened due to potential risks.

On the Scenic Railway, you will see stunning views from a slightly different angle than Orphan Rock. The railway is open every day of the year, making the trip along the rails every ten minutes.

Sight-seeing passengers can ride the steepest railway up from the Jamison Valley or travel on the cable car. Either option affords incredible scenic views of the Blue Mountains. The glass roof in the passenger cars allows for a fantastic view from every seat on the train.

Just take a look for yourself!

1. Where might the Scenic Railway originally lead to?

A．A mine.

B．A village.

C．A mountain.

D．A valley.

2. What can be known about the trail access to Orphan Rock?

A．It is a rock tunnel.	B．It is out of use.
C．It is partially open.	D．It is a 10-minute trip.

3. What might be the Scenic Railway trip like?

A．Eco-friendly.

B．Absurd.

C．Demanding.

D．Adventurous.

9 . 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。

Chinese food,     1     (consider) to be one of the biggest     2     (culture) exchanges between China and other countries, is famous for its colors, flavors and the     3     ( vary) of its dishes and ingredients (原料).

The Peking Duck is one of the top popular Chinese dishes and is now regarded     4     one of China’s National Foods. Actually, the Peking Duck     5     (prize) for its good taste and impressive presentation. It is also famous for its thin, crispy skin, and its delicious meat,     6     is highly popular among all foreigners, including foreign celebrities and leaders.

This famous dish can be found at restaurants all around Beijing. First-class restaurants take this dish so     7     (serious) that some even have their own duck farms and use only a special kind of duck for    8     (they) specific Peking Duck dish. The Quanjude Restaurant, one of the largest roast duck restaurants in Beijing, if not the world,     9     (open) its door in 1979. It is popular at home and abroad.     10     (serve) as many as 5, 000 meals a day, Quanjude has become a place travellers must visit in Beijing.

10 . How to Stay Awake During School

If you’ve ever pulled an all-nighter or had a bad night of sleep, you know it's difficult to stay awake in class when you're tired   So how to keep yourself awake?     1       

Taking part in class

    2     They are great ways to force yourself to stay awake because they require your mind and your body to work together. To effectively listen to your teacher, you should try to maintain eye contact, face the speaker, and pay close attention. Also, group discussions are a great time to keep yourself awake. Try to sit yourself near people who always volunteer in class and have a lot to say in discussion.

Keeping your body active

Walk around before or after class     3     For example, go outside during breaks and get your blood moving to keep your body awake. Besides, you can stretch a little in your chair to help you feel refreshed. You can start by rolling your wrists, shoulders, and neck.   After you stop moving, you might feel tired again, but it can help a little bit.

    4    

Whether your class is in the morning; afternoon, or evening, eating three regular and balanced meals per day will help you fight tiredness       5     But you should avoid heavy foods right before class as they can make you sleepy. By the way, especially in a class, a bottle of cold water can kick in right when you might start sleeping. Come to class with a bottle of cold water. You’ll also get a little energy from the coldness every time you take a drink.

A．Preparing a little bit drinks

B．Staying awake with food and drinks.

C．Here are some creative strategies you can get with

D．Physical activity tells your body it’s not time for sleep

E．The food will give you energy and help you stay awake

F．You'll be near people who are more likely to join the class

G．Listen actively to the lesson and discuss with your classmates