1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．On the street.

B．At the man’s home.

C．In a camera shop.

2. How many camera shops are still open in town?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

3. Why does the man think some camera shops went out of business?

A．Cameras are old-fashioned.

B．People buy things on the Internet.

C．There are fewer photographers.

4. What will the man do this Saturday?

A．Go to a camera shop.

B．Take care of his friend’s kids.

C．Take pictures for a wedding.

2 . Reasons why you should learn how to surf

It gives you an exciting experience.

The feeling of riding the waves is one you can never describe until you have experienced it. While surfing, you’ll be in a peaceful state as you wait for the next big wave. It can be difficult to explain why, but the whole experience is indeed calm and exciting at the same time.    1    , as if you’re running away from all your worries in life.

It’s good exercise.

Surfing is a physically challenging sport that requires you to use your entire body, making it almost an extreme fitness activity. Every surfing session will certainly make you exercise your whole body. So, expect to have aching muscles after your first surfing session.     2    

It helps build your confidence.

There is no denying the fact that healthy and fit people are confident with their bodies.    3    Nevertheless, surfing promotes confidence that isn’t necessarily rooted in how you look or boost your ego (自我). It takes time to learn and even master.

    4    

Learning a new skill with a group leads to a sense of accomplishment, and learning how to surf is no different. Although it’s natural to go surfing alone at times, no surfer has surfed without acquaintances (熟人), friends, or club mates. It’s a given for people who surf to share experiences with others, both locally and globally.

It gives you moments with nature.

Like some other sports, surfing allows you to have time with nature.    5    With surfing, you’re able to observe nature from a different viewpoint. This is an ideal time to be one with nature, so grab the chance to broaden your horizons (视野) as a part of this beautiful planet we live on.

A．These two qualities come hand in hand

B．It allows you to grow your social circle

C．Surfing also gives you a sense of freedom

D．Don’t worry, though, as this feeling is entirely natural

E．It has a rich and varied history and contemporary culture

F．That will translate to how you handle your personal and professional life

G．When people learn to surf, they become more connected with the natural environment

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the fourth year students go today?

A．A castle.

B．A farm.

C．A factory.

2. What does Philip want to do?

A．Travel abroad.

B．Pay another visit.

C．Read about history.

3. What does the woman suggest Philip do?

A．Watch a series online.

B．Read a history book.

C．See a series on TV.

4 . Advances in AI and machine learning have sparked interest from governments that would like to use these tools for patrolling (巡查) purposefully before hand to prevent crime. However, early efforts at crime prediction have been controversial, because they do not allow for systematic biases (偏见) in police enforcement and its complex relationship with crime and society.

University of Chicago (UC) data and social scientists have developed a new algorithm (算法) that forecasts crime by learning patterns in time and geographic locations from public data on violent and property crimes. It has demonstrated success at predicting future crimes one week in advance with approximately 90% accuracy.

The new tool was tested and validated using historical data from the City of Chicago around two broad categories of reported events: violent crimes and property crimes.

The new model isolates crime by looking at the time and spatial coordinates (坐标) of separate events and detecting patterns to predict future events. It divides the city into spatial sections roughly 1,000 feet across and predicts crime within these areas instead of relying on traditional neighborhood or political boundaries, which are also subject to bias. The model performed just as well with data from seven other US cities.

Ishanu Chattopadhyay, senior author of the study, is careful to note that the tool’s accuracy does not mean that it should be used to direct law enforcement, with police departments using it to flock to neighborhoods ahead of time to stop crime. Instead, it should be added to a toolbox of urban policies and policing strategies to address crime.

“We created a digital twin of urban environments. If you feed it data from what happened in the past, it will tell you what’s going to happen in future. It’s not magical; there are limitations, but we tested it and it works well,” Chattopadhyay said. “Now you can use this as a model tool to see what happens if crime goes up in one area, or there is increased enforcement in another area. If you apply all these different data, you can see how the system evolves in response.”

1. What information would data and social scientists in UC collect?

A．Periods of traffic jams.	B．Items of lost and found.
C．Thefts and robberies on the street.	D．Casualty (伤亡) in traffic accidents.

2. What does the underlined word “validated” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Confirmed.

B．Modified.

C．Classified.

D．Abandoned.

3. What’s Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．The advantages and disadvantages of this new tool.

B．The principles and good performances of this new tool.

C．Positive feedback from some other experts in this field.

D．The hard process of Chattopadhyay’s developing this tool.

4. What can we know from Chattopadhyay’s opinion on the tool’s use?

A．He does not think it’s accurate enough to put into use.

B．The limitations are to be removed for a better performance.

C．The police department can wholly rely on it to prevent criminals.

D．It can be of help when the authority make policies concerning crimes.

5 . In an increasingly globalized business world, companies demand Human Resources (HR) leaders who can overcome cultural barriers to achieve key goals. This year, students in the Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MHRIR) Program will get hands-on experience leading multicultural teams as they work together with peers (同辈) from all corners of the globe.

“Our students get firsthand experience on global teams, which helps them understand the challenges and the opportunities they will face in the business world,” said MHRIR Program Director Stacy Hove.

Elishka Correa joined the program to explore how HR leaders can help businesses grow quickly in the global marketplace. “Companies appreciate diversity — not only in terms of products and markets, but the people they hire — so that they can expand their business and reach customers in different parts of the world,” she said. “When I go into an organization, I’m not only going to work with Indians or Americans, it’s going to be a mix of people. That trend is beginning to grow, so I think it’s very important to appreciate people from different backgrounds.”

As they progress through the program, the students are discovering unexpected challenges as they work on projects in diverse teams. Each contributor brings a different approach to solving problems, communicating, and challenging one another’s opinions.

Devin Roll, a student from North Dakota, appreciating the unique views his classmates share, said, “The benefits of having cross-cultural experiences go far beyond the classroom. Diverse teams and companies outperform their competitors, and HR leaders act as a vital partner in acquiring and maintaining diversity in the workforce.”

Many of the international students in the program said they would return to their home countries after graduation and bring along connections to their classmates, who would build careers (职业) in countries around the world. They hope to stay in touch, and share their expert knowledge.

1. What is the aim of the program?

A．To help students to set clear goals.

B．To provide jobs for foreign students.

C．To teach students to run their own business.

D．To train students to build multicultural teams.

2. Which statement about cultural diversity does Elishka Correa probably agree with?

A．It prevents social advance.	B．It makes it easy to hire people.
C．It can help business growth.	D．It can put an end to the conflict.

3. What does Devin Roll think of the effect of the program?

A．It is predictable.

B．It is short-lived.

C．It is unidentifiable.

D．It is far-reaching.

4. What do many students expect to do after graduation according to the text?

A．Work for the university.	B．Keep closely connected.
C．Stay in their home countries.	D．Reform teaching methods.

6 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。1.

A．Too much traffic.

B．Too many people.

C．Cold temperature outdoors.

D．No food or drinks available.

2.

A．Watch a football game.

B．Watch a display of fireworks.

C．Go for a picnic in the park.

D．Go to the gym for a workout.

3.

A．She sneezes when exposed to grass.

B．She is quiet when watching a game.

C．She is a huge football fan.

D．She loves classical music.

4.

A．Archie is good at arguing with others.

B．Archie always has his way in the end.

C．Sophie is considerate of others’ feelings.

D．Sophie is good at making up excuses.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答一下小题。1.

A．5.

B．16.

C．42.

D．21.

2.

A．See his championship belt.

B．Appear in his superhero films.

C．Learn the wrestling skills from him.

D．Exchange photos with him.

3.

A．It treats children who suffer from serious illnesses.

B．It helps sick children to see their favorite celebrities.

C．It keeps track of Guinness World Record holders.

D．It protects children from violence and crimes.

8 . 听下面一段独白，根据所听内容完成表格，每空填写不超过三个词。

Voice Mail from Kelly Black 1. Call Mr. Brown to     1     the appointment time. 2. E-mail the staff members about next week’s     2    . 3. Ask the repairman to fix the broken     3     in the office. 4. Give a list of all the employees to the     4     owner. 5. Take     5     on the desk to the post office 059.

9 . 经历了一波三折之后，他如愿以偿地踏上了深造之旅。 (as) （汉译英）

10 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. replacing     B. tolerate       C. extremes        D. experiencing          E. average F. estimates       G. impact       H. reserved   I. assess       J. cover       K. continued

Urban Trees Are Threatened by Climate Change

By 2050, about three-quarters of the species will be at risk as a result of climate change, a study has found. Cities around the world may need to start planting different types of trees and shrubs that can     1     warmer and drier conditions.

“By ‘at risk’, we mean these species might be     2     stressful climatic conditions,” says Manuel Esperon-Rodriguez at Western Sydney University in Australia. “Those trees are likely to die.”

City trees have many benefits, from making urban spaces look beautiful and providing a refuge for wildlife to keeping places up to 12°C cooler than they would otherwise be in summer. Losing tree     3     would lead to cities becoming even hotter as the planet heats up.

To     4     the threat, Esperon Rodriguez and his colleagues used database called the Global Urban Tree Inventory to work out the conditions required by 3100 tree and shrub species currently grown in 164 cities worldwide. The researchers then looked at how these conditions would be affected by climate change under medium-emissions scenario known as RCP 6.0.

By 2050, 76 per cent of these species will be at risk from rising     5     temperatures and 70 percent from decreasing rainfall, the team concludes.

The study doesn’t take account of       6     urban growth, which could warm cities even faster. Nor does it take account of greater weather     7     caused by climate change, or the effects of pests and diseases. Warmer conditions are allowing more pests, such as bark beetles, to survive winters as well as to reproduce faster in summer, greatly increasing their     8    .

“Our     9     have scientific basis,” says Esperon-Rodriguez. There are some things that can be done to help trees survive. The best strategy is to choose tough species when     10     trees or planting new ones, the team concludes.