1 . Now the local authorities ________ (work) to standardize and modernize operations at the restaurants to turn the brand into a successful and safe food business worldwide. (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . Teachers work hard to care equally about each of the students they teach. For most of us, however, some students stand out because they have greatly influenced our lives. Years ago, I had a young boy named Juan in my first-year class who I will never forget. Our experiences together impressed upon me the huge influence that just a few minutes of kindness can have on a young life.

Juan came from a very poor, single parent home. His mother showed little interest in his education and in his life in general. Throughout the year, I noticed that Juan had an unusual ability to solve questions and he picked up new ideas fast. I was surprised when he approached me to tell me that he did not think he was smart enough to attend college.

I explained to Juan that he was one of my best students. His face lit up with excitement, and he looked at me delightedly. I went on to explain to him that he could apply for scholarships (奖学金) to pay for college. I continued by telling Juan that it would be a waste of talent if he did not go to college. Juan looked as though he would need to re-think his whole life. It was not surprising that he was finally awarded enough scholarship that he was able to attend the local university.

My love for my students and for the subject I teach has continued to grow over the years. I consider myself lucky to be a teacher, and to have been a part of so many young lives, hopes, and dreams! I may not drive the nicest car on the block, but I am very rich in the things that count the most.

1. Why do some students stand out according to the author?

A．They gain high scores.

B．They are from poor families.

C．They make a difference in teachers’ lives.

D．They work hard to get the attention of the teachers.

2. What can we know from Juan?

A．He does very well in studies.	B．He had a quarrel with his mother.
C．He was abused (虐待) by his mother as a child.	D．He is not smart enough to catch up with others.

3. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．My encouragement for Juan.	B．Juan’s response to my words.
C．The relationship between Juan and me.	D．Juan’s puzzlement of life and stress from studies.

4. What is the author’s opinion of teaching?

A．It is well-paid.	B．It is energy-consuming.
C．It saves many young lives.	D．It enriches the spiritual life.

3 . At the age of 24, most people are still trying to figure out their way in the world. Not for Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman is on his way to greatness already.

Mbappe became known to the world in the Russian World Cup of 2018. At that time, he was just starting out in his career. But he showed everyone that he had all of the skills of a great football player. He was the scorer of four goals then. And after only two World Cups, the young man has already scored 12 World Cup goals. Messi only has one more goal than him over the course of five World Cups.

Mbappe’s performance in the 2022 World Cup final (决赛) was perfect. But the final night belonged to Argentina. Messi and his teammates performed a little bit better. Mbappe, however, is confident of his ability to make his mark in future World Cups. After all, he has just turned 24. If he remains injury-free, he should have at least two more World Cups ahead of him. After all, it’s common for players to get hurt in the field. If he plays for as long as Messi, that number will rise to three.

The future is uncertain, but we know one thing for sure: Mbappe will continue to challenge himself. “I’ve never said I was going to be the greatest player in history,” said Mbappe. “But I’ve never put limits (极限) on myself.” Let’s wait for his wonderful performance in The FIFA World Cup. America\Mexico\Canada 2026.

1. Mbappe has joined in ___________ World Cups.

A．two

B．three

C．four

D．five

2. ___________ won the 2022 World Cup.

A．France

B．Russia

C．America

D．Argentina

3. The underlined word “injury-free” in Paragraph 3 probably means “___________”.

A．无忧无虑的

B．不受损伤的

C．信心十足的

D．完美无缺的

4. What does the writer think of Mbappe?

A．He is a great football player in Russia.	B．He is too young to be the winner.
C．He will become better and better.	D．He doesn’t play as well as Messi.

4 . 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。

“Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. I’ve been saving up for the past month and I’m going to buy my mother a lipstick she loves,” Cherry, my friend, said on the way home from school. “See you tomorrow!”

We waved goodbye as she went into a gift shop. But her excitement reminded me that I hadn’t prepared anything special for my mother yet. I continued walking along the road, carefully thinking about what gift I should choose. I had planned to buy her some flowers and chocolates. Now, compared with my friend’s lipstick, they seemed to be too simple.

“Maybe I should go to the gift shop, too.” I told myself.

I pushed open the door to a nearby shop and tried to find a perfect gift. I picked up a lipstick but immediately put it back after seeing its price. I could never afford that! Then I walked into another shop and saw a very lovely cup.

“It’d be a wonderful gift and Mum would love it!” I thought.

I picked it up and turned it over to see the price, hoping it was not too expensive. Once again, I couldn’t afford it. Feeling sad, I continued to wander around the shops until darkness fell outside. Eventually, I gave up and went home. When I opened the door, I was greeted by the good smell from the kitchen.

“Mum, I am home!” I pretended to be cheerful.

Mom turned around and kissed me lightly on the cheeks, saying, “Dinner is almost ready. Today, I happened to be able to come home a little bit earlier. I have made some of the snacks you loved when you were a kid. I really missed the happy time we spent together!”

注意: 1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Just then and there, I had a good idea.

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Early in the morning, I was woken up by the gentle knocks on my door.

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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。

A farming-themed reality show has taken Chinese social media by storm. The show,     1     (name) Become a Farmer, highlights the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture. Many young urbanites (城市居民), however, may be unfamiliar     2     the word “farming”.     3     (bridge) this gap, the 50-episode program invites 10 young men from diverse backgrounds to experience life on the farmland. This show aims to provide insights into farming     4     (activity) and modern agricultural production.

Yang Changling, chief director of     5     program, said it intends to show farming through a documentary approach. By sharing these young people’s experiences and personal growth stories, it hopes to deepen the audience’s understanding of agriculture and raise the     6     (aware) of food security.

Wu Han, the producer, said the show aims to promote traditional Chinese farming culture while     7     (strengthen) communication between urban and rural residents (居民).     8     (additional), cast members document their experiences through vlogs,     9     contents vary from building a hen house to digging up fresh bamboo shoots.

In one vlog, 27-year-old Jiang Dunhao recalled helping with the birth of lambs, writing on Weibo: “A newborn lamb struggled to stand, but after resting, it gathered its strength and finally     10     (rise).”

Become a Farmer has emerged (为人所知) as an influential show that not only entertains but also educates, which has becomes a hit.

7 . I received one act of kindness from a stranger after my husband died. It happened when I went to have a photo _________ for the funeral (葬礼). Enveloped by grief, I was unable to talk with anyone. Printing the photo should have been an easy task, but it felt _________ as I walked into the building.

I had often used the print service and was _________ in and out within ten minutes. But, on this day, nothing went _________. My USB wouldn’t load properly and I couldn’t locate the photo. Overcome with _________, I broke into tears.

Then a woman _________ me and asked if she could help. I cried that I couldn’t get the machine to _________. She sat down and with a few quick taps (敲击) on the keyboard, _________ the photo. She moved as if to leave. _________, she sat back. She asked if this was what I would like printed. Still sobbing, I said it needed to be cropped (裁剪). She put it all into the system and waited. I thanked her as she __________ the USB to me. She nodded and sat silently until I was __________ enough to walk out.

By sitting __________, she permitted me to cry without judgment. She didn’t ask what was wrong or offer well-meaning but unhelpful __________. She allowed me to deal with my __________ in a cared-for space. Through that brief exchange of time, I felt some of the hopelessness __________.

1.

A．taken

B．delivered

C．attached

D．printed

2.

A．challenging

B．annoying

C．frightening

D．discouraging

3.

A．occasionally

B．obviously

C．casually

D．normally

4.

A．crazy

B．public

C．right

D．bad

5.

A．terror

B．helplessness

C．confusion

D．shock

6.

A．supported

B．attracted

C．impressed

D．approached

7.

A．change

B．exist

C．work

D．improve

8.

A．brought up

B．set down

C．cut out

D．put aside

9.

A．Anyway

B．Therefore

C．Otherwise

D．Instead

10.

A．brought

B．handed

C．gifted

D．supplied

11.

A．courageous

B．delighted

C．calm

D．confident

12.

A．aimlessly

B．quietly

C．joyfully

D．temporarily

13.

A．comments

B．promises

C．requests

D．apologies

14.

A．embarrassment

B．anxiety

C．agony

D．shame

15.

A．work out

B．die away

C．show up

D．come about

8 . How to Improve Your Sense of Self-worth

Self-worth is a key factor when it comes to your mental and physical health. Stress, depression and anger have all been shown to pave the way to illness and disease.     1     If so, you’re probably more content, confident and successful. You’re likely also healthier. If you find that your self-esteem (自尊) is weakening a little, there are plenty of ways to build it back up again.

Let yourself off the hook. As the saying goes, it is better to try something and fail than to not try anything. Focus on goals that are linked to activities you are interested in. Don’t care about whether or not you achieve your goal in full, just enjoying the process.     2    

Keep your body healthy. Eat a balanced diet and stay physically active to keep your body in good shape. You will look better, feel better and have more energy for new activities.

    3     Redefine the roles you play in the society and give yourself more sense of self-worth. Instead of “sales manager” or “mother”, start thinking of yourself as “community organizer”, “literacy volunteer”, “great cook”, “gifted gardener” and more.

Be aware of your advantages.     4     Are you fun to be around, thoughtful, generous? Keep adding to the list and pull it out whenever you need an improvement.

If you feel good about yourself, have a positive outlook and stay active and involved, you’re more likely to be happy and healthy.     5    

A．Rebuild your identity.

B．Find out your original roles.

C．These emotions influence your self-worth.

D．You will enjoy a sense of purpose and pleasure from it.

E．Remind yourself of your best qualities and make a list of them.

F．But a healthy level of self-worth can deal with life’s challenges well.

G．Therefore, increasing your self-worth with these methods is necessary.

9 . The health of our oceans is related to the planet’s overall environmental condition, with ocean currents (洋流) playing a key role in reflecting Earth’s climate. A recent study has shed new light on the impact of rising ocean temperatures on one of these vital current systems.

This significant research provides the first documented proof of a significant slowdown in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation or AMOC (大西洋经向翻转环流). Alexey Mishonov and his team dive deep into the data in NOAA’s World Ocean Atlas to track down the AMOC’s performance over time. Their findings reveal a change: from 1955 to 1994, the AMOC’s flow remained unchanged. However, starting in the mid-1990s, a marked decline in its strength was observed, with a striking reduction in its speed.

Mishonov explains the signs of weakening circulation in Atlantic ocean currents, stating, “If AMOC slows down, the heat exchange will be reduced, which in turn will affect the climate, causing hot areas to get hotter and cold areas to get colder.” This imbalance could have far-reaching effects on global climate patterns, possibly leading to more extreme weather conditions, rising sea levels, disorders to marine (海洋的) ecosystems, and a mass of other climate feedbacks.

Mishonov’s research also touches on the cultural spirit, referring to the dramatic description of a similar scene in the 2004 disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow. While he stated that the film’s scenes with explosive effects is highly exaggerated and not supported by the scientific community, the hidden message—that a significant slowdown in the AMOC could lead to great and unpredictable climate changes—resonates with (与……共鸣) many experts.

As the scientific community continues to uncover the mysteries of our oceans, the significance of Mishonov and his workmates’ work cannot be overstated. Their research contributes to our understanding of the relationship between ocean currents and global climate.

1. How was the research carried out?

A．By referring to huge data.	B．By recording ocean movements.
C．By modeling the ocean currents.	D．By doing practical experiments.

2. What can we learn from Mishonov?

A．The increased heat exchange has an impact on the climate.

B．Rising sea levels from climate change could be prevented.

C．The slowdown of AMOC leads to extreme climate conditions.

D．The heated temperature may quicken the movement of the ocean.

3. Why is the movie The Day After Tomorrow mentioned in Paragraph 4?

A．To stress how scientific the story is.

B．To warn people of uncertain climate change risks.

C．To criticize the exaggerated threat in the movie.

D．To draw attention to the explosive effects of the movie.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The AMOC: A Potential Risk to the Earth

B．Ocean Currents: The Very Signals of Our Planet

C．Water Temperature: A Lasting Unavoidable Change

D．Climate Change: An Increasing Concern Around the World

10 . With stories about legends, romance and superpowers, Chinese online literary works are gaining a growing global readership.

Online literature, or web literature, refers to a new literary form created and published in a digital format (格式) on the Internet, which can include novels, poetry or prose. It mainly consists of original works which are posted onto a website previous to any type of physical publication in book form. Authors are free to build their stories on online reading platforms, which are usually update d on a daily basis. Fans log on to platforms, reading the latest content and paying for it. On online reading platforms, readers not only rank books based on their plot, word building, translation, but they also interact with the author.

Chinese web novels are popular among young Chinese, who share similar reading preferences with their overseas counterparts (相似的人). Popular Chinese web novels adopt the styles of Western fantasy novels which are familiar to Western readers, who also find freshness with elements from traditional Chinese culture. By the end of 2022, more than 16, 000 Chinese online works of literature had been exported abroad, reaching over 150 million readers outside China.

As a literature scholar who took notice of the phenomenon, Noah Forrin noticed the growing number of local writers overseas on WebNovel. He said they understand the preferences of the locals and are well aware of the taboos of their culture so that they can decide what can be included in their writing and what should be avoided, while having the potential to create popular online works for local readers using the production system of Chinese online literature.

The young scholar has full confidence for the future of online literature, since both the literary circle and readers are pushing authors to write better works. He believes adaptations to films, TV dramas, and games will also boost (促进) the development of online literature. “For now, Chinese online literature is seizing the moment, but other countries and cultural circles will join in, bringing about changes worldwide,” said the young scholar.

1. What can we learn about online literature?

A．Its off-line version is published earlier.	B．The authors usually update their works weekly.
C．It is a digital literary form with various types.	D．The readers can give comments and adapt the works.

2. Why do Chinese web novels appeal to readers overseas?

A．Western literature is gradually losing its freshness.

B．Westerners are crazy about traditional Chinese culture.

C．The novels combine Western styles and Chinese elements.

D．Readers overseas have the same reading habits as Chinese readers.

3. What does the underlined word “taboos” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Something unacceptable.	B．Something hidden.
C．Something unnoticed.	D．Something available.

4. What’s the writing purpose of the text?

A．To explain the features of online literature.

B．To show the popularity of Chinese online literature.

C．To introduce different attitudes to Chinese online literature.

D．To compare Chinese online literature with that of Western countries.