1 . 假定你是李华。你们一行20人作为交换生正在英国某一中学进行为期两个月的学习。不料学校食堂提供的中餐不合你们的口味，而且可供选择的食物品种非常少。请你给这所学校该项目负责老师Gary写一封邮件。内容包括：
1. 说明问题；2. 提出建议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Gary,

I’m Li Hua, one of the 20 exchange students from China who are studying for two months in your school.

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

2 . 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。

Three sites in China˗˗an ancient tea-producing area, a nomadic livestock-rearing region and a rain-fed stone terrace farming system˗˗were formally recognised as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS), for their unique ways of using traditional practices and knowledge while maintaining unique biodiversity and ecosystems.

An ancient tea-producing area (中国福建安溪铁观音茶文化系统)

Tea production in Anxi, Fujian, is believed to date from the 10th century, with its most famous tea, Tieguanyin, coming into    1     (exist) in the 18th century. It belongs to the Oolong tea category between green tea and black tea. Local farmers’ unique technique includes wisely managing the natural environment to guarantee the production of     2     exceptional quality tea leaf.

A Grassland nomadic system (中国内蒙古阿鲁科尔沁草原游牧系统)

The Ar Horqin grassland nomadic system in northern China’s Inner Mongolia region has a variety of ecosystems, such as forests, grasslands, wetlands, rivers with important ecological     3     (function). To adapt     4     the fragile grassland environment, the ancestors of today’s herders (牧民) adopted a typical nomadic lifestyle. By    5     (constant) moving grasslands, they ensured the protection of vegetation (植被) and full use of water resources,    6    (avoid) soil degradation (恶化) and overgrazing and bringing a steady supply of livestock products.

The Shexian Dryland Stone Terraced System (中国河北涉县旱作石堰梯田系统)

The Shexian Dryland Stone Terraced System in Hebei, is a rain-fed agricultural system dating back to the 13th century.     7     (surround) with mountains, the stone terraced fields still play an important role in making     8     possible to farm on the steep slopes. The county is well-known for corn, soybean and other agricultural and forestry products. With this variety of crops and farming techniques, local communities     9    (manage) to guarantee their food security and well-being over hundreds of years, while shaping a remarkable landscape     10     bears witness to their ability to live with their environment.

3 . Timothy Letts, 31, was driving north to visit a friend when his phone pinged with the request for Sumiel’s ride home. The trip was out of Letts’s way. Still, he took the fare, figuring if the passenger was coming from a medical facility, he likely needed a ride. When Sumiel got into the car, Letts could see that the older man was tired but in good spirits. And as they set out on the 40-minute drive to Sumiel’s home in Salem, the pair got to chatting. Sumiel, who works in sales at a company that produces piping, mentioned that in the past he’d enjoyed volunteering in his community. But he was doing less these days, he explained, because the dialysis (透析) treatments left him extremely tired.

Then Sumiel revealed that he was searching for a kidney donor. Letts said that he’d be a good donor candidate, given that he didn’t drink or smoke. Sumiel agreed, though he didn’t think much of it as they kept driving. Letts, however, couldn’t stop thinking about it. Letts believes in helping others. Plus, he already liked and respected Sumiel. So, about a quarter-mile away from Sumiel’s house, Letts said, “I’d like to see if I could be a match to give you a kidney.”

Sumiel was touched by Letts’s offer, though he wondered if it had just been an emotional moment. Would he hear from him? And what was the likelihood they’d be a match? But Letts was true to his word. He had contacted the kidney transplant program. After a months long screening process and testing, the results were in: Letts was an ideal donor, and he and Sumiel were a perfect match.

On Dec. 7, 2021, 14 months after they ended up in the same car by chance, Sumiel and Letts had their surgeries. Today Sumiel is doing well, working full time and enjoying time with his family and no more dialysis.

1. Why was Sumiel less active in volunteering these days?

A．He was afraid of driving.	B．He was in bad spirits.
C．He was tired of his work.	D．He was on dialysis.

2. How did Timothy Letts react when Sumiel mentioned his need for a kidney donor?

A．He got shocked.

B．He respected Sumiel.

C．He thought about it for a while.

D．He offered to donate his kidney.

3. What can we know about the outcome of the kidney transplant surgery?

A．It was successful.	B．It ended in a disaster.
C．It caused side effects.	D．It saved a lot of money.

4. What is the writer’s attitude towards Timothy Letts’ deed?

A．Curious.

B．Doubtful.

C．Admirable.

D．Disapproving.

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。

“You’re not important, you’re not important, and you’re not important. “The words escaped from my lips as I pointed to Andrew, the kid with glasses, Jason, the boy who wants to be a skater, and Randy. the thin guy with buck (龅牙的) teeth.” I just need to ask Billy a few questions for this survey,“ I continued, pushing through the group as I searched for their leader, my friend Billy. As I questioned Billy, I saw some boys keeping a soccer ball moving around the football field. Jason, Randy, and Andrew leaned against the metal chain-link fence, almost in a daze (茫然) under the glare of the mid-May sun.

After I finished chatting with Billy, I happily walked away without another glance at the guys that he called his friends.

Many months after I had forgotten the events of that day, I somehow developed an interest in skating and even the wannabe-skater, Jason. When I asked Jason to teach me skate, he was happy to agree. At the news of Jason teaching me to skate, Andrew, Jason’s friend, was less excited. Fortunately, I recognized that Andrew hated me. Since I could not imagine what unpleasant things I had said or done to arouse such feelings, I asked Jason to explain.

“Dani, don’t you remember that day last year when you came over to us and asked to talk to Billy? Do you remember not talking to the rest of us and telling us that we weren’t important?” Jason inquired. Suddenly I felt as if my heart had dropped to the bottom of my stomach — I clearly remembered that day, but I never once considered the effect I had on Jason and his friends. Immediately, I began to realize that if Andrew remembered my disdainful (轻蔑的) words, Randy, Jason, and anyone that I ever made fun of probably remembered my unkind words as well. But why had I laughed at my classmates? I laughed at them only because they were different from me. My statements were completely unreasonable.

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。

Day by day, Jason and his friends became increasingly important to me.

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Today, almost four years later, I can see a big change in myself.

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5 . A study has discovered a new aspect of bacterial behavior, revealing that bacteria possess the ability to create “memories” that influence their strategies, including resistance to antibiotics and the formation of bacterial swarms (群).

Contrary to what one might expect, bacteria memories are not similar to human experiences, such as recalling a childhood birthday party. Instead, they are more comparable to information storage in computers. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found that bacteria use iron levels to store information about their environment and behaviors. This information can then be activated in response to specific stimuli and passed down to subsequent generations.

“Iron, one of the most abundant elements on Earth, plays a crucial role in this process,” explained Souvik Bhattacharyya, the lead author. He noted that variations in levels within bacterial cells correlate with different bacterial behaviors. For instance. bacteria with lower iron levels exhibited enhanced swarming abilities, while those forming biofilms — dense, sticky mats on surfaces — showed higher iron levels. Interestingly, these “iron memories” persist for up to four generations and disappear gradually by the seventh.

This discovery opens new pathways for fighting with dangerous infections and addressing the growing concern of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It is not just a mere scientific curiosity but has significant implications for medical and environmental applications. “Iron levels are definitely a target for therapeutics (疗法) because iron is an important factor in virulence,” said Bhattacharyya.

Understanding and operating these iron-based bacteria memories could lead to innovative strategies to prevent and combat bacterial infections, especially those involving antibiotic-resistant strains (菌株). Reflecting on the evolutionary context, Bhattacharyya remarked, “Before there was oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere, early cellular life was using iron for a lot of cellular processes. Iron is not only critical in the origin of life on Earth, but also in the evolution of life.”

1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To predict the result.	B．To introduce the topic.
C．To compare some figures.	D．To explain a phenomenon.

2. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．Iron levels.	B．Bacteria memories.
C．Human experiences.	D．Information in computers.

3. What does the underlined word ”persist” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Last.

B．Hide.

C．Sleep.

D．Connect.

4. What is the significance of the discovery?

A．It reveals new power of bacteria.

B．It helps to improve earth’s atmosphere.

C．It highlights the importance of evolution.

D．It offers new ways to deal with antibiotic resistance.

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。

“The real China that I saw with my own eyes was so different     1     what the Western media had been portraying for years,” says Wong, who studied in China. The Chinese government     2     (award) her a scholarship in 2013. Wong studied the Chinese language at Central China Normal University in Wuhan for a year,     3     then went to Shijiazhuang and completed her Bachelor’s in law at the Hebei University of Economics and Business in 2018.

“China was full of energy,” Wong recalls. She says she     4     (impress) by the culture, people and landscapes when she was in China. “I really have wonderful     5     (memory) of my visits,” Wong says.

Wong now works as a     6     (manage) at Dingjin Real Estate Development Co and oversees Nausori Plaza,     7     is one of its largest investments in Fiji.

China’s ambassador to Fiji, Zhou Jian, says Fijians are becoming more interested in     8     (learn) about China.     9     (recent), many young people and students have traveled to China.

“If you’ve never been to China, you should visit,” Wong says. “It’s the only way you will know what China     10     (true) is.”

7 . We all remember our favorite childhood companions. As little people, we attach ourselves to those companions for comfort, and they feel like real best _______ . So, losing one is a terrible _______ . A little boy’s reunion with his beloved stuffie (毛绒玩具) is breaking our hearts in the most _______ way.

One little boy left his buddy, a stuffed giraffe named “Cutie,” at a hotel in Paris, France. So his mom, travel influencer Hailey Outside, _______ an emotional plea (请求) begging her followers to help _______ the toy.

In the _______ TikTok video, Hailey asked if anyone living in Paris could see if it was still in the rental. She _______ in detail where her little boy _______ his stuffie. If it was, she hoped whoever _______ it would ship it to her. In a follow-up post, Hailey explained that “the ________ was incredible.”

After reading through dozens of ________ from strangers, Hailey found someone who was able to locate the toy and ship it to the little boy.

Hailey’s blonde-haired little boy checked the ________ the day that Cutie made it home. He pulled the package out of his mailbox and ________ knew who was inside.

He tore at the bag, pulled his stuffie from the packaging, and wrapped his ________ around it. The boy couldn’t stop ________ or hugging his friend, and we are certain he is still holding it close at night.

1.

A．relatives

B．friends

C．brothers

D．kids

2.

A．failure

B．scene

C．experience

D．condition

3.

A．practical

B．convenient

C．effective

D．wonderful

4.

A．put out

B．stick to

C．take in

D．figure out

5.

A．make

B．hide

C．locate

D．hug

6.

A．tearful

B．horrible

C．dangerous

D．disappointing

7.

A．asked

B．explained.

C．doubted

D．cheated

8.

A．repaired

B．broke

C．lent

D．lost

9.

A．stole

B．found

C．bought

D．memorized

10.

A．toy

B．child

C．web

D．response

11.

A．messages

B．books

C．papers

D．magazines

12.

A．gift

B．homework

C．mail

D．door

13.

A．fortunately

B．immediately

C．generally

D．actually

14.

A．eyes

B．ears

C．arms

D．hairs

15.

A．shouting

B．playing

C．drinking

D．smiling

8 . Planning Out Story Ideas

Plotting a story out can still be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be disappointing! Start by planning out your story ideas.

Brainstorm to generate and character plot ideas.     1     Try freewriting everything that comes to mind, or list out your ideas. You might make a mind map to develop your ideas in a visual manner.

Write the summary of your story.     2     You might start with just a sentence, but keep developing it until you have a short and general description.

    3     Write down your character’s description, personal details, likes and dislikes. Create a backstory for your main characters. Describe your characters at the beginning of the story, as well as how they’ll change over the course of the story.

Identify a central conflict. Your conflict should appear early in the story so your readers experience tension as they read. You’ll develop this conflict throughout the story, reaching the peak of the conflict at the climax (高潮). At the end of the story, your conflict should be resolved. Internal conflicts are between the character and himself.     4    

Establish your setting. Your setting is very important for your plot because it will influence how your story looks and develops.     5     If you’re setting your story in a place or time period unfamiliar to you, do some research to learn more about it. It’s a good idea to look at photos of your setting, whether you use personal photos or pictures available online.

A．It gives the main points of the story.

B．It is when and where your story takes place.

C．External conflicts occur outside the character.

D．This will help you to solve the conflict of your story.

E．Create character sheets for your main and supporting characters.

F．The main character faces issues in society or the rules of society.

G．Write out your ideas before you can develop them into a complete story.

9 . Malaysia is a popular travel destination. Here are some best places to visit in Malaysia 2024.

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia. Things to do in Kuala Lumpur include a trip to the world famous Petronas Towers, taking a trip to the ancient Hindu temple at the Batu Caves, sampling some of the most amazing street food, visiting markets and much more.

Getting to Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur has two major airports — KLIA and KLIA2. It is also well connected to the rest of Malaysia by bus and train.

Langkawi

Langkawi is actually an archipelago (群岛) but the main island offers a range of different locations to visit and stay. Pantai Cenang is one of the most popular beach destinations and home to Underwater World.

Getting to Langkawi: The best way to get to Langkawi is to fly.

Penang

There’s a multicultural mix of influences and plenty of beaches, interesting architecture and affordable resort style accommodation. It’s also one of the best places in Malaysia to eat, offering some of the best cheap food.

Penang is home to important and culturally significant temples like Lok Si Temple, as well as the historic George Town.

Getting to Penang: You can get to Penang by train, bus or plane.

Bukit Merah

Located just outside of Taiping, the town is surrounded by a lake. The town is home to another sustainable attraction, the EcoPark — an enclosure home to many native and rare animals.

Getting to Bukit Merah: The best way to get there is to drive from Taiping. There are also buses. It’s also possible to day trip here from Penang.

1. What can you do in Kuala Lumpur?

A．Tour the EcoPark.

B．Visit Petronas Towers.

C．Enjoy Underwater World.

D．Experience life in George Town.

2. What is the best way to Langkawi?

A．By car.

B．By plane.

C．By train.

D．By bus.

3. Where can you see rare animals?

A．In Penang.	B．In Langkawi.
C．In Bukit Merah.	D．In Kuala Lumpur.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Taxi driver and passenger.

B．Guide and tourist.

C．Fellow workers.

2. At what place will the speakers stop first probably?

A．The company dorm.

B．A supermarket.

C．A restaurant.

3. What can we know about the new traffic lights?

A．They have 10 different combination ways.

B．They aren’t equipped with a timer.

C．They have no right-turn arrow.

4. What does the woman think of the new traffic lights?

A．Confusing.

B．Convenient.

C．Creative.