1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker go on the tour?

A．It was the prize of a competition.

B．John asked her to go with him.

C．It was her travel plan.

2. What did the speaker dislike about the hotel?

A．The drinks.

B．The food.

C．The waiters.

3. What did the speaker think of the trip to the museum?

A．Disappointing.

B．Amazing.

C．Terrible.

4. What did the speaker do in the second week?

A．She rode an elephant.

B．She went to the mountains.

C．She relaxed in the hotel.

2 . I don’t think the color of the shirt ________ that of your tie.

A．adjusts

B．fits

C．matches

D．suits

3 . 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.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When will the first storm arrive?

A．Today.

B．This weekend.

C．Next week.

2. Which city will have fog?

A．New York City.

B．Saint Paul.

C．Boston.

3. For whom will the ice cause problems according to the speaker?

A．People traveling on foot.

B．People driving on the road.

C．People celebrating by the water.

4. What will the weather be like in Chicago?

A．Sunny.

B．Snowy.

C．Windy.

5 . COVID-19 entered my life in the form of an e-mail. My friends and I were in a small café as I read that our university had been ______ down for the following week.

It was three days later when the ______ hit. I watched my friend throw all her ______ into a suitcase and take the next flight out of the country. Her ______ words: ‘‘better locked out of Venice than locked in’’ caused fear and ______ inside me. I wondered: ‘‘Will I be able to graduate from school?” and “What if everyone leaves and I am alone and ______ in Venice?’’

I turned to my roommate and the ______ and rational (理性的) voices of my parents. I decided to ______. We all thought it would be two weeks, maybe three and then life would return to ______ and our semester (学期) would go on as planned.

Things changed so fast, I felt like a ______ out of water, turning between thoughts and ideas every time I read another news ______. Every day my phone ______ new information that made me uneasy. Life was ______, but life was continuing.

Then Italy went into a full lockdown and I was restricted to Venice. Two days later, I joined the few ______ exchange students for pizza but we were told we must only ______ two at a time and stand a metre away from each other.

I am taking ______ of this time to do yoga on the roof, take Italian lessons on YouTube with my roommate, cook on our hotplate and ______ afternoons studying and writing on my balcony.

I have learned things that I could have ______ learned in a lecture hall. I have learned how to step back and let go of ______ my semester abroad could have been and instead ______ the small things that fill me with happiness.

1.

A．torn

B．shut

C．pulled

D．taken

2.

A．rudeness

B．sigh

C．sadness

D．reality

3.

A．money

B．books

C．belongings

D．food

4.

A．unbelievable

B．parting

C．greeting

D．beneficial

5.

A．uncertainty

B．surprise

C．impression

D．inspiration

6.

A．affected

B．trapped

C．screamed

D．starved

7.

A．considerable

B．puzzled

C．upset

D．calm

8.

A．leave

B．travel

C．stay

D．hide

9.

A．fundamental

B．normal

C．messy

D．cheerful

10.

A．cat

B．fly

C．fish

D．horse

11.

A．combination

B．arrival

C．announcement

D．update

12.

A．delivered

B．reminded

C．confirmed

D．achieved

13.

A．respectable

B．modest

C．different

D．impressive

14.

A．floating

B．remaining

C．wandering

D．exhausting

15.

A．apply

B．measure

C．enter

D．stare

16.

A．consideration

B．charge

C．care

D．advantage

17.

A．devote

B．spend

C．waste

D．adjust

18.

A．ever

B．thus

C．yet

D．never

19.

A．why

B．when

C．what

D．how

20.

A．block out

B．focus on

C．come across

D．refer to

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the man going to play golf with?

A．His schoolmates.

B．The woman.

C．His workmates.

2. What will the woman do this Friday?

A．Learn to drive.

B．Do sports in a school gym.

C．Celebrate a special occasion.

3. What do we know about the man?

A．He is not good at basketball.

B．He prefers doing exercise in the gym.

C．He is in a basketball team.

4. What does the woman think of playing basketball?

A．Boring.

B．Beneficial.

C．Challenging.

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2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3)开头已给出，但不计入总词数。
Dear Fellow Students,
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Yours Sincerely,

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8 . The bell rang. Jada sighed, slowly moved from the lockers where she had been leaning, and headed down the hall to her chemistry class. Honors Chemistry! Jada couldn't believe that her mom was making her take the class because Jada's counselor had said that she had real talent in science.

Jada had to admit that she liked science and that last year's class was a breeze, but come on, Honors Chemistry? She wouldn't know anyone in the class, and they probably wouldn't know anyone like her.

The good thing about being late is that it shortened the period a bit. The bad thing is that it made her seem like she was making a grand entrance. To make matters worse, the only two seats left in class were at the lab table at the very front of the room.

Jada held her breath and walked in. Everyone's eyes were on her. She just knew it. They were staring at her coal black hair（freshly dyed）, her black lipstick, her black fingernail polish, and her thrift-store black leather jacket. All she saw were polo shirts and khaki pants.

This can't get any worse, Jada thought. But at least she didn't get shouted at by the teacher. He was too busy talking to a new kid. A HUGE new kid, maybe 6'4". He had to weigh at least 250 pounds. A football player, probably. She hated football players. They thought they were so great. That group of jocks that hung out by the cafeteria always made fun of her.

The new kid made his way over to her table with his head down. He had to squeeze into the seat, and his legs wouldn't fit under the lab table. He shot Jada a glance and turned red.

Mr. Martin, the teacher, began class with this announcement: "Okay, everyone. I know most of you know each other from last year's Honors Physical Science class." Jada sighed loudly. "But just take a minute and introduce yourself to the person sitting at your table. You'll be partners. You'll be working closely together all year."

Jada rolled her eyes and stared straight ahead. Then she heard a surprisingly soft voice from next to her. "Hi, I'm Robert. I'm new here."…

1. What can be learned about Jada from the first two paragraphs?

A．She thought this year's chemistry class would be a breeze.

B．She wasn't willing to take the Honors Chemistry class.

C．She was angry that her mother made her go to school.

D．She found she didn't like science as she thought.

2. The writer described Jada's appearance in paragraph 4 in order to________.

A．reveal how different she was from her classmates

B．explain why she was late for school that morning

C．give readers a general impression of science students

D．imply that she felt sorry for making a grand entrance

3. In paragraph 5, the phrase "that group of jocks" refers to________.

A．the new kid

B．Jada's classmates

C．Jada's teacher

D．football players

4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true of the new kid?

A．He was rude.

B．He liked sports.

C．He was shy.

D．He looked sad.