1 . You might think that college is just a continuation of high school, but it’s not.     1    . And college can change you and shape you in ways that you might not imagine.

Become more independent

    2    . But you’re not entirely on your own. College offers students many kinds of help to make this transition, such as giving guidance and academic advice as well as counseling(咨询) and other support.

Explore your options

One of the great things about being able to choose your own courses is that you get the opportunity to explore. You can try classes in a lot of different subjects.     3    . You may choose to begin training for a career right away. Or you may pick a major after taking some time to check out your options. College offers classes and majors in subjects you’ve studied in high school—plus many more that you haven’t.

Explore outside the classroom

    4    . A campus is its own world, and students have the chance to experience a wide range of activities. They can publish newspapers, play sports or volunteer to improve their communities.

    5    

Thanks to all the knowledge。skills and experience you’ll gain in college, you’ll be able to adapt to a greater variety of jobs and careers. Statistics show that a college diploma(毕业文凭) can help you get a job more easily, keep a job and achieve your dream.

A．Connect with new friends

B．Unlock more job opportunities

C．You’ll encounter new ideas and challenges

D．Or you can get right into a favorite subject

E．College is about much more than just course work

F．College opens doors for you that high school doesn’t

G．College helps students develop into responsible and independent adults

2 . I’m obsessed (迷恋) with music. As a teenager, I couldn’t leave the house without my ____. My summers were filled with festivals, and my shelves with ____.

But one day last year something changed. I became aware of a faint tapping sound in my left ear. It wasn’t loud enough to be ____, but the next day it turned into a whooshing sound. By the weekend it had started to become hard to ____ in my left ear.

I was then sent to see specialists. They said it was the mitochondrial disease that caused the ____, but they couldn’t say for sure. So ____, I am still undiagnosed (没有确诊). 

I was given hearing aids, but they didn’t work. I’ve signed up for a lip-reading course and am ____ British Sign Language. My friends have been ____, some have offered to learn BSL, but I feel it’s really me who has to ____ this new life.

Other deaf people have warned of feeling isolated (孤立) and I’m determined not to make that my ____. I do get ____ when I have to go out of my comfort zone. Going to a bar and asking for a drink is fine ____ they start making small talk—at that point I’ll declare I’m deaf.

I’ve always preferred to ____ ahead, but since this happened I take life day by day. The doctors have speculated (推测) that my ____ might come back. The future is ____, but I’m at peace with that.

1.

A．assignments

B．headphones

C．schoolbags

D．uniforms

2.

A．textbooks

B．toys

C．records

D．flowers

3.

A．annoying

B．impressive

C．pleasant

D．heartbreaking

4.

A．strike

B．clean

C．see

D．hear

5.

A．pain

B．deafness

C．awareness

D．anxiety

6.

A．technically

B．gradually

C．similarly

D．confidently

7.

A．teaching

B．speaking

C．promoting

D．learning

8.

A．great

B．curious

C．excited

D．awkward

9.

A．withdraw from

B．leave behind

C．break off

D．adapt to

10.

A．job

B．hobby

C．life

D．aim

11.

A．reward

B．anxiety

C．criticism

D．pleasure

12.

A．because

B．if

C．until

D．when

13.

A．plan

B．contact

C．depart

D．write

14.

A．memory

B．appetite

C．hearing

D．sight

15.

A．promising

B．unbelievable

C．predictable

D．uncertain

3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Peking Opera, also known as jingju in Chinese,     1    (list) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010.

Peking Opera is a purely Chinese opera form     2    (date) back to 1790, when the famous Four Opera Troupes first came to Beijing and it began to     3    (formal) take shape in about 1840. A popular Chinese saying sums up the strict training required for Peking Opera: “One minute of     4    (perform) requires 10 years of practice”. The highly stylized ancient Chinese art form,     5    a history of more than 200 years,     6    (combine) music, dance, drama, and martial arts.

“Many teenagers are     7    (familiar) with pop music, movies and computer games than the students at the Beijing Opera Art’s College, who practice     8     ancient art form every day and will grow into professional performers. They will keep traditional Chinese operas alive,” says Wang Guo, a Peking Opera teacher.

Wang was also trained at the Beijing Opera Art’s College and then furthered her study at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts,     9     she graduated from in 2020.“It takes so long to train and it is difficult to achieve fame, but     10    (know) that we are keeping a unique tradition alive is what drives us,” she says.

4 . I had never been more anxious in my life. I had just spent the last three hours reaching the airport. Now, as the bus driver set my _______ on the airport sidewalk, I realized that my _______ journey had only just begun.

This was my first visit to the international terminal of the airport. I couldn’t _______ any sign and nothing was familiar, so I began to _______. I tried to ask a passing businessman for directions, but my words all came out _______. He just _______ and walked away.

Another bus arrived, and the passengers came out. Here was my _______! I followed them, finally reaching the elevators. No! There was not enough _______ for me. I watched in despair as the elevator doors closed. I was _______ again! When the elevator returned, I got on it and ________ pressed button 3．The noise announced the opening of the door, and tears of disappointment formed in my eyes when I found it was a ________ lobby (大厅)!

What was a surprise was that just then an elderly airport employee came around the corner. He saw that I was ________ and asked if he could help. He gave me his handkerchief to dry my eyes as I ________ my situation, then led me down a long hallway. At last, there was customs! He left before I said something, but I will always remember his ________ kindness. I can only hope that I will support others who are ________ in a terrible journey.

1.

A．ticket

B．luggage

C．passport

D．wheelchair

2.

A．pleasant

B．familiar

C．nervous

D．important

3.

A．notice

B．understand

C．observe

D．foresee

4.

A．suspect

B．panic

C．regret

D．compromise

5.

A．clear

B．right

C．wrong

D．slow

6.

A．frowned

B．nodded

C．yelled

D．sighed

7.

A．proposal

B．response

C．attempt

D．chance

8.

A．demand

B．respect

C．assistance

D．room

9.

A．abandoned

B．offended

C．fooled

D．delayed

10.

A．gently

B．firmly

C．secretly

D．randomly

11.

A．deserted

B．tiny

C．spacious

D．decorated

12.

A．locked

B．lost

C．tricked

D．arrested

13.

A．reflected

B．recalled

C．related

D．regarded

14.

A．unchanging

B．unending

C．unexpected

D．unexpressed

15.

A．struggling

B．waiting

C．hesitating

D．risking

5 . For more than half a century, scientists have sought to understand X-rays from space and what they reveal about our galaxy and the universe beyond it. As it turns out, lobsters can help astronomers do just that.

Lobsters (龙虾) have developed specialized eyes to see in their dark habitats located up to around 2,300 feet below the ocean surface. Unlike humans, whose eyes consist of rounded lenses that bend light, lobsters’ eyes depend on reflection. Each of their two eyes is packed with up to 10,000 square-shaped tubes. Each tube is lined with a flat, reflective surface that acts like a mirror to direct incoming light down to the retina (视网膜). This setup affords lobsters a full 180-degree view, compared with humans’ 120-degree vision.

The breakthrough idea connecting lobster eyes to astronomy came in 1978 when Roger Angel, an astronomer at the University of Arizona, drew inspiration from an article on animal vision. Angel envisioned creating instruments imitating lobster eyes to enhance the capture of cosmic X-rays during missions beyond Earth’s orbit. In 1992, researchers from Columbia University ran the first successful X-ray measurements using lobster-eye instruments. It took another 15 years before the tech was adapted for spacecraft missions. “This is a technology that’s been around a long time in astrophysics,” says Scott Porter, an astrophysicist at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Today, Porter’s team has developed specialized instruments to better understand how solar wind interact with Earth’s magnetic (磁的) field. Researchers pack thousands of tiny glass tubes and then heat and curve them to create a ball shape that can concentrate the X-rays into a singular point. Plus, many of these tools are much lighter and smaller than traditional X-ray instruments, and therefore easier to incorporate into multi-instrument missions.

Porter says that the number of applications for lobster-based instruments have increased in recent years. As projects receive funding, lobster eye instruments may become a key tool in our quest to better understand the vast, mysterious universe.

1. How does the structure of lobster eyes contribute to their vision capabilities?

A．The square-shaped lenses help the eyes focus better.

B．Tubes in the eyes can refract light in multiple directions.

C．The shape of the eyes can provide a clearer field of vision.

D．Reflective surfaces of tubes in the eyes direct light to the retina.

2. What can we know from paragraph 3 about lobster-eye instruments?

A．They were first invented by Roger Angel.

B．They are developed for deep-sea exploration.

C．They were first introduced in space missions in 2007.

D．They helped researchers capture cosmic X-rays in 1992.

3. What is Porter’s attitude towards lobster-based instruments?

A．Skeptical

B．Positive.

C．Indifferent.

D．Confused.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The application of lobster-eye instruments in various fields.

B．The unique setup of lobster eyes adapted for deep-sea vision.

C．The development of lobster-eye instruments for space X-rays.

D．The difference between lobster-eye instruments and traditional ones.

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。

Old Buildings across City Revived by Industry Parks

The Longfu Temple community in Beijing, a booming commercial center dating back six centuries, has become a trendy spot for young people to visit exhibitions, bookstores and enjoy coffee. It is one of the traditional     1     (landmark) in the Chinese capital to undergo transformation, adopting     2       modernized and technological look, and     3     (gain) a new life.

Longfu Temple, built in the Ming Dynasty, was     4     (historic) the core commercial district of the capital. In recent years, through the preservation of its appearance and urban renewal, Longfu Temple     5     (consider) as an important part of the cultural belt in the nearby Forbidden City.

Jintai Share Space Cultural Bell Tower was unveiled as a characteristic cultural industry park and also as a young creative lifestyle service community,     6     cultural and creative workshops and     7     (share) offices are gathered, unlocking a new map to explore Beijing’s modern culture.

In addition to expanding and strengthening cultural industry parks, Beijing aims to become the capital of performing arts to drive the     8     (grow) of the cultural sector. Many old theaters and opera houses have undergone renovations,     9     new facilities have been created to provide a suitable environment     10     the production and performance of these grand shows.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 (1-3词)。

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has evolved over thousands of years. It is a comprehensive healthcare system     1     (root) in ancient theory and wisdom.

TCM came into being in the primitive (原始的) society, and its theory     2     (form) during the Spring and Autumn Period. During the Ming and Qing Dynasty, doctors tended to improve it despite pressure and difficulties.

    3     makes Chinese medicine distinct is its emphasis on the balance of vital energy within the body and the recognition of the body as     4     whole. In TCM, individuals often encounter a unique diagnostic (诊断的) approach,     5     involves considering not just symptoms but also the lifestyle of the person. Chinese medicine has a wide range of treatments,     6     (include) herbal medicine, acupuncture (针灸), and dietary therapy, to address both the symptoms and potential imbalances. In fact, TCM doesn’t only treat diseases; it promotes overall well-being by harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit. Medical     7     (professional) advocate that each individual is different, and their health conditions may originate from a     8     (combine) of factors.

Ancient wisdom and modern research have enabled Chinese medicine to find its place alongside Western medicine,     9     an increasing number of people seeking a comprehensive approach to healthcare. As Chinese medicine becomes more     10     (wide) recognized, it not only contributes to individual health but also enriches the global healthcare landscape.

8 . 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。

Ebru is a Turkish art from Central Asia     1     began at the beginning of the 16^th century. It is thought that Ebru art first     2     (appear) in China but became popular in Turkiye during Ottoman times.

It is     3     art form where you paint directly on the surface of water in a shallow tray (托盘). Once you’ve finished your design, you need to put a sheet of paper on the surface     4     (change) the design from the water onto the paper. Historically, paper marbling (大理石纹饰) was the only form, but today, patterns can     5     (print) to all sorts of things such as leather, glass, cloth, furniture, book covers and notebooks.

The process sounds simple, and     6     (actual) it is, but the results are hard to master. An Ebru     7     (art) will paint for decades before he or she is recognized as true master of the art.

Back in the Ottoman Empire, the Ottomans used Ebru to decorate (装饰) the spines of books with     8     (colour) designs. Not only was this decorative, it was also used as a type of code. If the pattern on the spine was     9     (break), then you’d know some pages were missing from the book and someone had intercepted the message.     10     clever that is!

9 . Five years ago, a couple found a baby owl, near-death, on their lawn. They consulted with me because of my experience with owls and hawks. Eventually my wife and I undertook the task of treating the owl, Alfie, waiting out a developmental delay (most of her flight feathers came especially late that first summer) , and then we taught her to fly and hunt. Alfie disappeared for a week. Then she chose to return, centering her territory (地盘) on our backyard. I put a nest box on my writing studio.

Alfie’s first free-living year— mating, raising her first baby— coincided with the COVID-19 that limited us to our yard. Friends said the birds were singing aloud and happily. From Alfie’s performance, I saw humans’ unrest and worry when facing the unexpected virus. When Alfie and her mate, Plus-One, played in the shade, the daily rhythms and quietness of the owls’ world contrasted with our life.

Many cultures view owls as messengers of God. However, Alfie is flesh and feathers: her heart pumps blood red as ours. She has her comforts and fears. She is a very real little being overall. Yet, throughout the isolation to prevent the spread of disease, Alfie loosed herself, living comfortably with her mate in the yard, which certainly inspired me and my family with hope. She is, in reality, a messenger, one conveying the real meaning of life.

To be fully present in life and love, so natural for Alfie, remains a work in progress for me. Alfie is the perfect little philosophical master. She enjoys a freedom unpolluted by criticism or doubt, and a liberty as the air flows beneath her wings. Resisting nothing, she is pure presence, here now. Perhaps I’d long labored toward the place where Alfie was effortlessly taking me, a sense of openness, showing what’s possible when we mess up our accustomed boundaries.

Alfie remains our magical light of the nighttime backyard. By day she usually stays in a couple of favorite shaded spots. The choice is always hers. Free within limits; that’s the universe for her. It can inspire a life’s work.

1. What can we learn about Alfie from the first two paragraphs?

A．She had a quick recovery.	B．She was first found by the author.
C．She set up a family in the backyard.	D．She was badly affected by the COVID-19.

2. How does Alfie inspire the author and his family with hope?

A．She lives a relaxed life.	B．She has no fears at all.
C．She has red blood as humans.	D．She is viewed as a messenger of God.

3. What does the author mean by describing Alfie’s freedom as “unpolluted by criticism or doubt” in paragraph 4?

A．Alfie is not influenced by social development.

B．Alfie is free from physical and mental limitations.

C．Alfie is completely independent and self-sufficient.

D．Alfie is not affected by external judgment or uncertainty.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The author’s successful rescue of an owl.

B．The author’s reflection on life through an owl.

C．The author’s precious friendship with an owl.

D．The author’s fight against a pandemic with an owl.

10 . 假如你是李华，2024年哈尔滨国际冰雪节(Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival)组委会面向全国高中生招募志愿者，你希望成为志愿者，请向组委会写一封申请信，内容如下：
1. 个人特长(英语能力，性格等)；
2. 对志愿者工作的理解；
3. 希望获准。注意：词数80左右。
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