1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．Guidance on acting.

B．Instructions before filming.

C．Requirements for being background actors.

2. What is Bradley?

A．A film director.

B．A costume designer.

C．A director’s assistant.

3. What are all the listeners expected to do?

A．Sit at tables.

B．Ask James questions.

C．Pretend to be talking.

4. What uniform will David be wearing?

A．A waiter uniform.

B．A police uniform.

C．A school uniform.

2 . Hiring processes can be thought of as a battle between integrity and dishonesty. You might imagine this is a simple fight between truth-seeking firms and self-promoting candidates, and to a certain extent it is. But companies themselves are prone (有倾向的) to bend reality out of shape in ways that are self-defeating.

Start with the obvious wrongdoers: job applicants. When it comes to writing the resume (简历), they tend to massage (美化) reality into the most appealing shape possible. Everyone beyond a certain level of experience is a transformational leader personally responsible for generating millions income; the world economy would be about 15 times bigger than it actually is if all such claims were true. The average British spends four and a half hours a day watching TV and online videos. But each average job candidate is an enthusiast for public welfare, using their spare time only for worthy purposes, like volunteering in soup kitchens.

But the tendency to stretch the truth infects companies as well as applicants. The typical firm will write a job description that invariably describes the work environment as fast-paced and innovative, and then lays out a set of improbable requirements for the “ideal candidate”, someone who almost by definition does not exist. Sometimes, the requirements include an ability to go back and change the course of history.

Too few firms offer an accurate account of what a position actually involves in their job previews, which are supposed to give prospective employees a genuine sense of the negatives and positives of the job, as well as a clear idea of the company’s corporate culture. One effective strategy is to lay out in text or video, what a typical day in the role would look like.

Such honesty can be its own reward. Research has long suggested that realistic job previews lead to lower turnover and higher employee satisfaction. A paper in 2011 by David Eamest of Towson University and his co-authors concluded that favourable perceptions of the organisation’s honesty are the best explanation for why. So a process designed to uncover the truth about job applicants would run a lot more smoothly if firms were also honest about themselves.

1. Why are “leader” and “enthusiast” mentioned in paragraph 2?

A．To present a rule.	B．To clarify a fact.
C．To make a comparison.	D．To explain a phenomenon.

2. What does the underlined word “stretch” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Overstate.

B．Overturn.

C．Overlook.

D．Overestimate.

3. What are job previews expected to be like in paragraph 4?

A．They show a position as it is.	B．They are made either in text or video.
C．They are favorable for bigger firms.	D．They mainly contain negatives of a job.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．Pains and gains of employees.	B．How to get the lying out of hiring.
C．How to be more appealing in hiring.	D．A wrestle between applicants and companies.

3 . 限制性定语从句
奇迹(miracle)就是看似不可能的事情却发生了。(汉译英)

4 . Today’s Brussels sprouts (孢子甘蓝) taste better than you might remember from childhood, and that is because a new variety has replaced the original vegetable. You can thank plant breeders (植物育种家) for the change. Modern breeders, armed with new gene-editing technology, are looking to reproduce Brussels sprouts’ reinvention.

In the late 1990s, scientists discovered specific chemicals which made Brussels sprouts taste bitter. Plant breeders started growing old seeds, previously abandoned due to poor yields (产量), to look for tastier versions with lower levels of these specific chemicals. Then they crossed these delicious but low-yield plants with high-yield individuals until they found a version that made plenty of tasty sprouts, transforming the vegetable from a bitter pill into a popular dish.

But other vegetables haven’t fared as well. That’s because most breeding decisions favor plant traits that matter to vegetable growers, not vegetable eaters. For instance, disease resistance is probably the major focus these days of most breeding programs because that prevents the farmer from growing the crop. The taste of vegetables is ignored.

People, however, are now becoming interested in prioritizing the taste of vegetables thanks in part to new genetic technology such as the gene-snipping technique CRISPR and DNA sequencing which is cheap enough to use widely. “There’s never been a better time to be a fruit breeder or a vegetable breeder because we have more tools and techniques,” says Susan Brown, an apple breeder at Cornell University.

Some companies are beginning to use those tools to deal with the challenge of developing tastier vegetables. One company, Pairwise, is fighting the same compounds that troubled Brussels sprouts: glucosinolates. But this time researchers are improving the flavor of salad greens.

All vegetable growers hope that more flavorful products on store shelves will convince people to consume the recommended allowances (推荐量) of fruits and vegetables — and do so better than decades of nutritional guidance have. “Don’t waste your time talking about trying to educate people to eat better,” said Harry Klee, a professor who specializes in tomato breeding. “Just give them products that taste better and that they want to eat.”

1. Why did plant breeders grow old Brussels sprout seeds?

A．To find out why Brussels sprouts are bitter.

B．To find the less bitter versions of Brussels sprouts.

C．To study the specific chemicals of Brussels sprouts.

D．To select high-yielding versions of Brussels sprouts.

2. What does the underlined word “fared” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Profited

B．Emerged.

C．Survived.

D．Succeeded.

3. What can we learn from Susan Brown’s words in paragraph 4?

A．Fruit and vegetable breeding techniques are booming.

B．Fruit and vegetable breeding techniques need no further improvement.

C．Fruit and vegetable breeders are struggling to develop new species.

D．Fruit and vegetable breeders should develop new genetic technology.

4. Which is the best way to get people to eat more fruits and vegetables according to Harry Klee?

A．Enhancing the taste of vegetables and fruits.

B．Making vegetables and fruits more affordable for people.

C．Improving the nutritional content of vegetables and fruits.

D．Educating people about the benefits of vegetables and fruits.

5 . 假如你是高三(10)班学生李华，将在学校升旗仪式时发表“爱我中华，强国有我”(loving my motherland, strengthening my country)的国旗下讲话。请用英语写一篇演讲稿,要点如下：
1. 演讲主题；
2. 演讲目的；
3. 具体做法。
注意：
1.词数 100 左右
2. 可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
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6 . Hunting and farming are physically d__________ for human beings, therefore women had to depend on men for survival, giving rise to a patriarchal society(父系社会). (根据首字母单词拼写)

7 . I had been skiing since childhood. I’d _________ fallen, I’d never crashed into anything, and I’d _________ mostly to the “blue” trails — the ones for intermediate (中级水平的) skiers. Therefore, for my first day on the mountain, I decided to _________ a blue run, one I had done many times before.

When I reached the top of the blue trails — only chairlift (缆椅), though, something in the atmosphere _________. Why was it so cold? Were the blue trails always this sharp? The rhythm of the chairlift started to sound less _________.

It _________ that simply having skied “many times before” didn’t mean I was getting better at it. There’s a large body of _________ showing that practice—or even just doing — doesn’t make us any better at the activity, so it is with skiing. The joy of getting better sometimes comes along with the _________ of getting worse.

One afternoon, I took a chairlift with a retired ski _________ named Bob. When I told him I was struggling, he __________ to watch me take an easy slope and assessed what I was doing wrong.

Bob __________ me that the learning process looks a lot like backsliding (倒退). When babies first learn to walk, they progress from __________ imitation. Sometimes it seems that we’re losing ground, but we’re actually __________ a new skill. An __________ attempt is often a sign that you’re learning.

“You’re skiing better already!” he shouted at me.

“Thank you!” I yelled back.

Then I skied a few more feet and __________.

1.

A．frequently

B．rarely

C．mostly

D．steadily

2.

A．submitted

B．reduced

C．stuck

D．restricted

3.

A．tackle

B．declare

C．change

D．skip

4.

A．continued

B．emerged

C．conflicted

D．disappeared

5.

A．refreshed

B．sensitive

C．alien

D．harmonious

6.

A．took on

B．turned out

C．held on

D．worked out

7.

A．trend

B．custom

C．prejudice

D．evidence

8.

A．pain

B．influence

C．bonus

D．award

9.

A．official

B．director

C．constructor

D．instructor

10.

A．offered

B．learned

C．managed

D．preferred

11.

A．urged

B．reminded

C．guaranteed

D．stimulated

12.

A．similar

B．regular

C．random

D．effective

13.

A．unlocking

B．switching

C．testing

D．suspending

14.

A．anxious

B．awkward

C．aimless

D．early

15.

A．fell

B．balanced

C．proceeded

D．abandoned

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。

On Saturday, an activity to experience farming culture     1     (hold) in Temple of Agriculture in Beijing.

As     2     important ritual architectural complex near the central axis (中心轴) of Beijing, the temple used to be a place for emperors of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911)     3     (dynasty) to perform sacrifices in the hope for good harvests, and     4     (have) become a witness of China’s farming civilization.

    5     (organize) by the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum, the activity this time included a ceremony to start harvest, scholars’     6     (introduce) of 24 solar terms and Temple of Agriculture, and an experience activity in     7     people were invited to reap crops with their own hands.

The activity aims to make more people understand the humanistic spirit of     8     (respect) and valuing agriculture, revering nature and seeking harmonious coexistence     9     human and nature, and feel the profoundness of traditional Chinese farming culture and the wisdom and hard work of the Chinese people.

The activity helps people     10     (well) understand traditional farming culture in China.

9 . Last week we encountered a minor water crisis at our home. A water pipe (管子) had been leaking _______ within a bathroom wall, which my husband and I _______ for long. Consequently, we woke up one morning to a pool of water on the bedroom floor. We _______ the bedroom sofa that shares the same wall and located the _______: Water had spread from a break between the wall and the floor.

I got down to clearing up the _______. Initially, I used towels to absorb the water. When seeing the break was not huge, I tried _______ back the water with a mop (拖把). But the _______ quickly became bigger, making more water constantly well out. This was a sign that something deeper within the wall needed our _______.

We acted decisively, _______ the main water line, opening up the wall and beginning the chaotic work of ________ the broken pipe. Despite quite a bit of wall repair and painting to do, we were ________ that it was no longer leaking and our water supply was back on track. Later, we were told by an architect friend that such a small leak can become a ________ break and eventually do serious structural damage to our home.

Big problems usually start small. I’ve been reflecting: How many times we don’t bother to ________ small issues that demand our attention until they grow into big ones that almost ________ our life. With more care and earlier action, we can save ourselves much time and ________.

1.

A．rapidly

B．slightly

C．heavily

D．widely

2.

A．expected

B．discussed

C．considered

D．ignored

3.

A．occupied

B．changed

C．abandoned

D．removed

4.

A．fault

B．resource

C．item

D．approach

5.

A．objects

B．doubt

C．mess

D．memories

6.

A．pushing

B．drawing

C．shipping

D．blowing

7.

A．floor

B．leak

C．pipe

D．wall

8.

A．mention

B．service

C．attention

D．sympathy

9.

A．breaking through

B．putting aside

C．taking apart

D．shutting down

10.

A．arranging

B．preserving

C．fixing

D．distinguishing

11.

A．curious

B．anxious

C．shocked

D．relieved

12.

A．sharp

B．major

C．mental

D．temporary

13.

A．address

B．highlight

C．admit

D．postpone

14.

A．cure

B．direct

C．ruin

D．dominate

15.

A．space

B．trouble

C．argument

D．water

10 . Map reading, growing fruit and vegetable and basic car service are also more common skills among the baby boomer generation. But according to a new survey, just one in three 18- to 25-year-olds are able to do basic DIY, compared to two-thirds of those aged 58 and over.

Sarah Clarke-Kuehn, Chief Operating Officer-Commercial, said, “The survey findings are so interesting as they highlight a very common incorrect conception related to ‘getting old’.”

When asked at what age they thought developing new skills becomes “difficult”, Gen Z respondents said they were 35 years old, while those aged over 58 believed this number was 63 years old. The belief is that there is a boundary between learning new skills and getting a sense of achievement. But we know that this is just not the case. The benefits in continuing to enjoy life, as well as developing new talents are very significant—both physically and mentally as we grow older.

Neuroscientist and author, Dr Julia Jones, said, “We underestimate our brain’s ability to continue learning. Our brain is the most complex and precise structure in the known universe but we only use a small part of its true potential throughout our lifetimes. To boost continued brain health, we should learn complex and novel skills at all ages. This becomes more important as we age, because these learning experiences help to build new connections between neurons (神经细胞) that maintain intelligence and reduce the risk of future brain decline.”

“Learning languages and musical instruments are believed to be effective at boosting neuroplasticity (神经可塑性) due to their complex nature, but all learning is beneficial and can bring a sense of achievement, purpose and social engagement.”

Dr Jones added. “Find a new hobby and throw yourself into a wonderful learning experience or pick up an old pastime and improve those skills. I’m currently learning to play the guitar and it’s opened up a whole new world of music and fun.”

1. What is mentioned about the young generation in the text?

A．They lose interest in DIY.

B．They have no idea in plants.

C．Many of them lack some basic skills.

D．Many of them own poor reading skills.

2. What does the author imply in paragraph 3?

A．Learning brings a sense of belonging.

B．It is never too late to learn in one’s life.

C．It is necessary to show off one’s talents.

D．The benefits of lifelong learning are temporary.

3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．The significance of knowing the structure of the brain.

B．The difficulties in improving the ability of the brain.

C．The reasons for taking full advantage of the brain.

D．The process of protecting the brain from risk.

4. What is Dr Jones’ attitude to learning musical instruments?

A．Favorable.

B．Negative.

C．Doubtful.

D．Unclear.