1 . 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。

Recognizing the rising popularity of traditional music, the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) has launched a festival, Spring of Traditional Chinese Music.

The opening concert,     1     (hold) on April 8, 2022, saw a performance by China National Traditional Orchestra(CNTO) led by three conductors, Liu Sha, Lyu Jia and Li Xincao.

“    2     the first time, we performed with conductors who have never performed with traditional Chinese     3     (musician),” says Zhao Cong, president of CNTO. “When we discussed that idea with the NCPA, we were all very excited.” to Each of the conductors chose music pieces they’d like     4     (perform). For example, a piece from the Tang Dynasty   (618-907), titled The General’s Order,     5     (conduct) by Liu. “The sounds of traditional Chinese musical instruments are very different from Western musical instruments, which were     6     (total) new to me. However, this is the most interesting experience     7     will remain in my heart forever,” says Lyu.

“Playing works of traditional Chinese music and Western classical music     8     (be) like communicating with two people with     9     (variety) personalities,” says Li. “But music is all about emotions and expression, which is mutual (相互的).”

It’s reported that     10     festival will be held twice a year and invite more conductors of symphony orchestras (交响乐团) to work with traditional Chinese music orchestras.

2 . Firefighters were called to the scene when fire broke out inside Crystal Lamirande’s apartment. While they worked to ______ the flame, Crystal tearfully told firefighter Andrew Klein that her 10-year-old dog, Nalu, was ______ inside the home.

Firefighters are devoted to saving lives, and Nalu’s life was no less ______ to him than Crystal’s. He _____shouldered his pack and headed inside the building, moving on his hands and knees through the ______ home quickly to search for the ______ Eventually he saw the dog, but she was ______.

Andrew said Nalu, was “totally lifeless” when he ______ her. He carried her outside to fresh air, then began life-saving ______ he acquired during his training.

For the next 20 minutes, kneeling down, Andrew performed mouth-to-snout resuscitation (复苏) on Nalu. Crystal sat near Andrew, ______ and afraid, as he tried to bring her four-legged companion back to life. Soon other firefighters ______ them, silently hoping for a positive_____.

After seemingly endless minutes, Nalu ______! Andrew comforted the dog as she ______ came back to life. The animal was ______, but otherwise unharmed. Nalu was taken to a vet (兽医) and placed inside an oxygen tent for about 24 hours. When she left ______, she was back to her normal. If Andrew hadn’t ______ so quickly and used his ______ so perfectly, what would have happened?

Nalu made a complete ______ , all thanks to this extremely kind firefighter! No matter whether Andrew ______ people or animals, he clearly puts life in the highest place.

1.

A．control

B．avoid

C．discover

D．ignore

2.

A．involved

B．hidden

C．trapped

D．lost

3.

A．difficult

B．valuable

C．painful

D．natural

4.

A．frequently

B．occasionally

C．obviously

D．bravely

5.

A．smoky

B．bright

C．large

D．public

6.

A．woman

B．tool

C．victim

D．way

7.

A．excited

B．powerful

C．attractive

D．still

8.

A．returned

B．found

C．kept

D．fed

9.

A．confirmation

B．prediction

C．measures

D．plans

10.

A．weeping

B．sharing

C．fighting

D．breathing

11.

A．protected

B．surrounded

C．impressed

D．inspired

12.

A．chance

B．reason

C．idea

D．result

13.

A．broke down

B．woke up

C．lay down

D．showed up

14.

A．slowly

B．strongly

C．wildly

D．patiently

15.

A．comfortable

B．careful

C．weak

D．strange

16.

A．school

B．home

C．office

D．hospital

17.

A．guided

B．acted

C．judged

D．repeated

18.

A．skills

B．concerns

C．luck

D．imagination

19.

A．promise

B．growth

C．recovery

D．contribution

20.

A．moves

B．raises

C．frees

D．saves

3 . There is a lot to learn about the unusual habits and qualities of the British people when you first visit London.

Get to know what to wear. Most men now go for a shirt, and women go for a smart-casual skirt or trousers and top(上衣), or a dress. Some men might keep a jacket and tie at work that they can put on if they have a client meeting or some other reason to look extra smart.     1     For example, if you head to the Ritz Hotel for tea, or visit the members’ section at: Lord’s Cricket Ground, you will be expected to dress appropriately.

Pay attention to the art of giving praise.     2     We receive praise, we will often make a self-deprecating(自嘲) comment to emphasize modesty. For example, if you tell somebody “I love your dress”, you expect the reply to be “This old thing? I bought it in Primark ages ago!” In this example, when faced with a self-deprecating British person, you could say, “Well, I think it’s lovely.”     3    

Visiting gardens is common. Gardening is one of the most popular leisure activities in the UK. Two-thirds of British people visit a garden centre each year, which results in great economic value.     4     In fact, we love the gardens so much that each year the National lead 10Garden Scheme opens over 3,000 private gardens to the public, raising money for charity in the process.

    5     The truly wealthy rarely show off their wealth, and we don’t like to talk about money or how much we earn. A common saying is “money can’t buy taste”. In other words, if you are truly “upper class”, you do not need to show it.!

A．The British like to be modest.

B．This business is worth 25 billion.

C．When it comes to money, less is more.

D．In this way, you will have made their day.

E．We like to wear suits to the gardens and donate money to show modesty.

F．And if you are going to a wedding as a guest, it is best to avoid wearing white.

G．Away from the workplace, however, there are still places that expect a suit and tie.

4 . As people get older, it can become more difficult for them to do activities that require a wide range of mobility (移动的能力) — but that doesn’t mean they want to stop being active.

Feeling inspired by this realization, Ole Kassow, a kind and considerate man, wanted to offer free bike rides to the old at the local nursing home in Denmark. To make that possible, he thought hard and came up with an idea of making a trishaw (三轮脚踏车) , a new kind of 24bike that includes a two-person wooden bench that’s located at the front so riders can better enjoy the view. In this way, Ole showed great love to the old.

Ole’s bike rides became so popular that, over time, he turned it into a non-profit club called Cycling Without Age. Since then, they’ve gone from having one chapter (地方分会) in Denmark to having chapters in 52 countries! To make these rides accessible to all, they come at absolutely no cost to the riders.

Cycling Without Age is all about making bike rides accessible to the elderly, but it’s actually so much more than that. In addition to getting some much needed fresh air, these lovely people are given the chance to socialize.

“We dream of creating a world together, in which the access to active citizenship creates happiness among our fellow elderly citizens by providing them with an opportunity to remain an active part of society,” their website says.

What Cycling Without Age is doing is something the volunteers enjoy as well. “This is a great opportunity to really bring generations together,” young volunteer Adam Binnie said.

“It reminds me of when I was younger and able to go out into the countryside,” Christina Ogilvie, one of the riders said. “Yes, that’s what it reminds me of-getting out, walking... I felt like royalty (王室成员), actually, waving at everybody and everybody waving at us. We all love riding like this.”

1. What did Ole mainly take into consideration when making the trishaw?

A．Its riders’ interests.

B．Its production costs.

C．Its drivers’ age.

D．Its raw materials.

2. What is one of the purposes of Cycling Without Age?

A．To promote sport for all people.	B．To make the old become social.
C．To tell people to value young days.	D．To provide jobs for young people.

3. Why does the author mention Christina Ogilvie in the last paragraph?

A．To prove she is so popular.	B．To praise her for being active.
C．To say Ole’s project is well received.	D．To explain trishaws will be available soon.

4. What can we learn from Ole’s story?

A．Love breaks down barriers.	B．The simplest way is the best way.
C．It pays to put theory into practice.	D．It is not rewarding to try new things.

5 . 在学完B3U5“The value of money”之后，同学们对金钱财富有了一些新的理解，为此学校举行了一次主题为“Does wealth matter more than health?”的征文比赛，请你用英文写一篇80字左右的文章，结合当下实际，简单阐述正反观点及你个人的看法。

Does wealth matter more than health?

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6 . 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。

Multiple brands (品牌) have canceled their partnership agreement with Li Yifeng after the     1     (disturb) news of his scandal (丑事) came out. It was reported that he     2     (spot) having improper relations with females and even after the affair was exposed (曝光), he issued an announcement on his Weibo that he didn’t do anything     3     (consider) illegal and refused to make an     4     (apologize) to the public. As a celebrity(名人), there is no doubt that Li Yifeng is a nationawide phenomenon in showbiz (娱乐圈), and so far he     5     (succeess) in winning many awards in more than fifty TV and film festivals, and his tremendous succuess obtains many fans’ appreciation and gains him a     6     (globe) influence around the world.

    7     (measure) should be taken now for the government     8     (recover) public confidence about these public figures. Meanwhile, celebrities also need to maintain their own images by     9     (pursue) their acting careers. Now it’s time to do something     10     can change the current situation and win the fans’ support back.

7 . Dog ownership may be associated with longer life, especially for heart attack and stroke (中风) suvivors who live alone, according to a new study.

Previous studies have shown that dog ownership alleviates social isolation (隔绝), improve physical activity and social bonds, even lowers blood pressure, leading researchers to believe dog owners could potentially have better health outcomes compared to non-owners. They sought to determine how dog ownership affected health outcomes.

Researchers compared the health outcomes of dog owners and non-owners after a heart attack or stroke using health data provided by the Swedish National Patient Register. Patients in the study were Swedish residents aged 40 to 85 who experienced a heart attack or stroke. Compared to people who did not own a dog, researchers found that for dog owners, the risk of death for heart attack patients living alone after hospitalization (住院) was 33% lower and 15% lower for those living with a partner or child. The risk of death for stroke patients living alone after hospitalization was 27% lower and 12% lower for those living with a partner or child.

The lower risk of death associated with dog ownership could be explained by an increase in physical activity and decreased depression and loneliness, both of which have been connected to dog ownership in previous studies.

While this study drew the conclusion from a large sample (样本), potential misclassifications (错误分类) of dog ownershipin couples living together, death of a dog and change of ownership could have affected the outcomes of the study.

The results of this study suggest positive effects of dog ownership for patients who have experienced a heart attack or stroke. However, more research is needed to confirm a cause-effect relationship. Moreover, from an animal welfare perspective (角度), dogs should only be owned by people who feel they have the ability and knowledge to give the pet a good life.

1. What does the underlined word “alleviates” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．reduces

B．increases

C．causes

D．shows

2. Who were the subjects (主体) of the study?

A．Healthy dog owners and those with illnesses.	B．Dog owners and non-owners in hospitalization.
C．40- to 85-year-old dog owners around the world.	D．Middle-aged and old heart attack or stroke survivors.

3. Why can dog ownership reduce the risk of death according to the researchers?

A．Dogs make people physically and mentally active.	B．Dogs give warning of heart attacks or strokes
C．Dogs encourage social participation.	D．Dogs save lives in emergencies.

4. What is the author’s attitude toward dog ownership?

A．Approving

B．Uncertain

C．Objective

D．Critical

8 . Best Online Exercise Classes

Online exercise classes are changing the way we think about fitness, and here are some of the best apps for online exercise classes for you to select.

Daily Burn

Daily Burn offers a 30-day free trial, so you can get a feel for the classes and instructors before you make the decision. It provides over 1,000 classes ranging from choices for beginners to advanced athletes, all taught by expert trainers. There are classes that are 10 minutes and ones that are an hour, so you can do a workout that’s perfect for your schedule.

Alo Moves

Through this app, you’re given the chance to connect with encouraging coaches and other hard-working members, and take more than 2,500 different yoga classes of all styles and all difficulties. You can even take classes or practice yoga with any of your friends online. At a price point of $20 per month, it’s surely one of the reasonable at-home choices.

Booya Fitness

Classes offered include cardio (有氧运动) kickboxing, sports conditioning, dancing, and even more. Even if that sounds like you’ll need much expensive equipment, Booya Fitness promises that 75% of their workouts can be completed with just an exercise mat (垫子). Booya Fitness is also very selective (严格挑选的) in the music they play because they know a good song can make your cardio workout motivating. It’s a best choice for the middle and upper class.

Peloton

Peloton’s service is based on live classes intended for anyone who has a bike, and they require the Peloton branded equipment to join in. There are new classes every day, and thousands of classes to choose from. What’s more, there is also a treadmill users can purchase for running- and walking-based classes, and a TV app for strength classes. However, it will charge you more for the convenient service.

1. What can we know about Daily Burn?

A．It offers 30-day free trial classes freely.	B．It’s only suitable for advanced athletes.
C．Most classes are taught by experienced trainers.	D．It’s intended for anyone who has a bike.

2. What is Booya Fitness particular about?

A．Prices.

B．Sports facilities

C．Trainers

D．Music

3. Which of the following may suit those who want to seek a fair price?

A．Daily Burn.

B．Alo Moves.

C．Booya Fitness.

D．Peloton.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How did the accident happen?

A．A sports car was going too fast.

B．Kim went through the red light.

C．A truck hit Kim’s car.

2. What was the result of the accident?

A．Kim’s car was broken.

B．A shop assistant was hurt.

C．A truck was damaged.

3. What was the young lady doing when the accident happened?

A．Walking along Broad Street.

B．Standing outside a shop.

C．Driving her sports car.

4. Who told a lie to the officer?

A．Kim.

B．The sports car driver.

C．The truck driver.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman’s opinion about her present job?

A．It is promising.

B．It is boring.

C．It is challenging.

2. What does European Space Agency require?

A．A tour guide.

B．A translator.

C．A language teacher.

3. Which of the following is required for the job?

A．A degree and a lively character.

B．Work experience at least 4 or 5 years.

C．A degree and a lovely character.

4. What does the woman decide to do?

A．Visit the agency.

B．Apply for the job.

C．Stay with her present company.