1 . La Royale Maison de Savoie

Alexandre Dumas, author of several popular novels, was pressed to write La Royale Maison de Savoie for money in 1854. It was so rushed that neither the National Library of France nor the Alexandre Dumas Museum had any knowledge of it. In 1998, two historians discovered it in an Italian antique bookstore. Since then, it has been published again in France.

Profile of a Young Fiancée

The art piece has created quite a storm in the art world since its discovery. At first, it was thought to be a piece of a late 19th century German artist. In 1998, it was sold to a private collector. Over the next 10 years, some experts, including Nicholas Turner, closely examined the work and determined it was probably drawn by Leonardo da Vinci around 1485.

War Thoughts at Home

This 35-line poem by Robert Frost remained unknown to all but his friend Frederic Melcher until 2006-88 years after it was written. Melcher donated the poet’s letters and books to the University of Virginia. And Robert Stilling, a graduate student, came across the poem inside a copy of Frost’s 1914 book North of Boston.

Trio in E Flat Major

Ludwig van Beethoven composed this untitled work in 1792, then rearranged it about eight years later. Only partly completed, the project was abandoned and subsequently lost for over 100 years. German musicologist Willy Hess published the handwritten manuscript (手稿) in a scholarly review in 1920, gaining little attention. The first known performance of the 12-minute piece was on March 1, 2009.

1. Who is probably the creator of Profile of a Young Fiancée?

A．A German artist.	B．A private collector.
C．Nicholas Turner.	D．Leonardo da Vinci.

2. Which artwork was created most recently?

A．La Royale Maison de Savoie.	B．Profile of a Young Fiancée.
C．War Thoughts at Home.	D．Trio in E Flat Major.

3. What do the four artworks have in common?

A．They are the same art form.	B．They were created in the same country.
C．They used to be unknown for a period.	D．They are the most famous pieces of the creators.

2 . Having a growth mindset means believing that your intelligence, creative ability, and character are more than just what you’re born with. With it, you can increase your intelligence and self-awareness, continually growing as a person. Luckily, there are ways that can help you develop a growth mindset.

Figure out what your gifts are. Your gifts will help you succeed, but they can only do so if you know what they are. Start by thinking about the areas in which you excel.     1     In which subjects did you always do well in school? What are you good at in your job?

Know your challenges. Listen when you receive feedback from others, as that tells you where you can grow. For example, if a friend says, “    2     What happened to the last one? ” you may realize that you aren’t following through on your projects.

    3     Letting mistakes determine your sense of self tends to push you towards a fixed mindset. Mistakes are something you do. But they are not who you are as a person. Separate the two, and you’ll start to learn from your mistakes.

Be willing to try new things. Part of developing a growth mindset is always working to challenge yourself. That means you must try new things. However, when you try new things, you’re bound to make mistakes, which keeps many people from even trying.     4     Focus on hard work, not your natural abilities. Those who think natural intelligence is the only way to succeed are likely to fail. Most people who have major successes work extremely hard to get there, even if they do have some natural talent.     5    

A．What comes easiest to you?

B．You’re starting another new project?

C．Avoiding silly mistakes is a top priority.

D．Remember mistakes don’t define who you are.

E．The best solution is to keep trying and challenging yourself.

F．In this way, you’ll become a successful person just like them.

G．You should think and act like them to continually progress and master your skills.

3 . A walk-on (临时队员) to the gymnastics team of University of Maryland who earned a full scholarship, Bonnie Bernstein learned more than professional skills during her years of competition. She partially credits her achievements as a sports journalist to life skills she’d learned in the gym: teamwork, patience and comfort with taking risks.

What she didn’t realize until recently was that her experience is far from unique. After coming across a 2018 study by Ernst and Young that found that 94% of female leaders had played sports as kids, Bernstein was inspired to dive deeper into the relationship between women’s sports and professional success. That led to “She Got Game”, her Audible Originals podcast (播客) in which she asks 10 women to share how their experience as athletes informed their careers-whether related to sports or not.

“Yes, of course, you probably enjoy all the physical, emotional and community benefits of playing sports, but it’s equally important to be thinking about the long game, ”says Bernstein. “Even if you’re not a top athlete, you’re still sharpening these critical life skills that are going to prepare you up for success in life.”

On “She Got Game”, guests including former first daughter Chelsea Clinton, Emmy-winning actress Aisha Tyler and Sheila Johnson, the world’s first black female billionaire, describe how the on-your-feet thinking, accountability, passion and leadership skills they developed playing sports helped them succeed in their respective fields. Clinton also recalls how her mom brought orange slices to her soccer team’s games in Arkansas.

Bernstein hopes that the podcast will inspire those who aren’t meant for professional sports-or even college scholarships-to stick with it. “Girls are still exiting sports at higher frequency and earlier age than boys, ”she says. “This podcast provides parents and coaches who are influencing the lives of these girls with a reason why it’s important to stay and play. ”

1. What does Bernstein think contributes to her success as a journalist most?

A．The companions she met in the gym.	B．The qualities she acquired in the gym.
C．The encouragement of a full scholarship.	D．The achievements she made as a walk-on.

2. What motivated Bernstein to work on the podcast?

A．Her unique success.	B．Stories of ten successful women.
C．Her experience as a kid.	D．The result of a relevant study.

3. What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly about?

A．The identity of the guests.	B．The benefits of doing sports.
C．The content of the podcast.	D．The influence of the podcast.

4. Which of the following can best describe Bernstein?

A．Thoughtful.

B．Independent.

C．Optimistic.

D．Generous.

4 . If you’ve ever discovered unexpected online shopping activity on your accounts- worth of See ’n Says, for example-you know the risks of handing your cellphone to a restless preschooler. But children’s impulse (冲动) buys just uncover the surface of potential risks when children and technology meet. With smartphones and the Internet so accessible, children are leaving their digital fingerprints at increasingly early ages, often without guidance on the importance of privacy or security.

For the past eight years, Michigan State University professors Jessica Vitak and Tamara Clegg have talked to parents, teachers and kids about the challenges of surfing the Internet. Their current project, Connecting Contexts, offers a variety of learning opportunities to help kids safely and smartly interact with the ever-progressing technology they encounter. “Having these conversations early,” said Vitak, “will build awareness and habits around privacy they can take into adulthood. ”

“Many of the parents we interviewed didn’t feel they needed to talk about privacy with their kids before middle or high school,” said Vitak. “But if you’re willing to hand your child a smartphone or a tablet, then they are old enough to learn how to use them safely. ”

In December, the Federal Trade Commission proposed massive changes to existing federal rules around how online platforms collect children’s data and make money from it. It grilled (责问) Meta, Discord and other social media companies last month on their efforts to protect children on their platforms. It also carried out six bills before the Congress would tighten online security and safety for kids.

Extending from elementary to middle school, their work offers tested tools and resources for parents, teachers and children-including conversation starters at home, practical tips for building a better password or using social media, choosing learning apps for the classroom and age-appropriate “micro-lessons” that can be integrated into the courses.

1. What does the author describe at the beginning of the text?

A．The typical style of kids’ digital life.	B．The risks of kids’ exposure to technology.
C．The convenience of online shopping.	D．The role of smartphones in kids’ growth.

2. What can we learn from Vitak’s words in paragraph 3?

A．Parents lack awareness of kids’ online privacy.

B．Parents should set age limits for phone use.

C．Kids have little self-discipline on the Internet.

D．School should be responsible for kids’ online safety:

3. What effort did the Federal Trade Commission make?

A．It stopped children spending money on social media.

B．It made lots of changes to the present rules.

C．It collected data from online platforms.

D．It introduced several protective bills.

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

A．Kids’ Online Risks and Privacy Education

B．Actions Taken to Protect Kids’ Online Privacy

C．Kids’ Early Privacy Habits in the Internet Age

D．Researchers Create Technology Safety Tools for Kids

5 . The Atacama Desert in northern Chile stretches from the Pacific to the Andes across an expanse of red-orange rock mountains and peaks. It’s a dream destination for tourists. But the Atacama Desert is also one of the world’s fast-growing dumps (垃圾场) of abandoned clothes. The scene in northern Chile has been shown in one online video-large amounts of abandoned clothes stretch as far as the eye can see.

Chile is home to one of South America’s largest duty-free ports-located in the coastal city of Iquique. The duty-free port was established in 1975 to help generate jobs and improve local economy. As fast fashion exploded, so did imports. Millions of tons of clothes arrive annually from all over the world.

“The free zone was a ’true transformation’ for the city’s residents,” says Bernardo Guerrero, a sociologist that studies Iquique’s history and culture. “They suddenly had access to things they could never have imagined.” Clothing began washing in and out of Iquique like waves as global fashions changed. Guerrero recalls a time when almost everybody in the city wore the same style of puffer jacket.

The free zone has also developed into a sorting site for abandoned clothes. Mehmet Yildiz, who operates a clothing import business, brings in clothes from the United States and Europe. Once the clothes reach Iquique, workers separate them into four categories according to quality. Yildiz then exports the best to other countries for resale. Clothing that the importers don’t want will be delivered a few miles outside Alto Hospicio, where it goes through another cycle of sorting and resale in street markets. Clothing that doesn’t sell at the market is sent to the desert, and much of it is made from materials that won’t biodegrade (生物降解).

As helpful as resale markets might have been in an earlier era, they’ve been flooded with the large amounts of the mounting discards. New efforts, large and small, are under way to deal with clothing waste, and attention to the mess in the desert may inspire additional projects.

1. What does the online video show about the Atacama Desert?

A．Its large area.	B．Its considerable fame.
C．Its natural beauty.	D．Its endless waste.

2. What does Guerrero think of the duty-free port?

A．It brought about disasters to Iquique.	B．It changed local people’s life rapidly.
C．It created lots of jobs for local people.	D．It was affected by the history of Iquique.

3. What can be inferred about the abandoned clothes from paragraph 4 ?

A．They are made in Iquique.	B．They are of excellent quality.
C．They may harm the environment.	D．They boost local economy greatly.

4. What does the underlined word "discards" in the last paragraph mean?

A．Things thrown away.	B．Clothes out of fashion.
C．Markets out of business.	D．Deserts occupied by waste.

6 . 12-year-old Ryan lives in a family with a tight budget. Despite their _______ circumstances, his parents filled their home with boundless affection, always stretching their limited resources to _______ that Ryan felt loved. Ryan, aware of his parents’ tireless efforts, responded to their love with heartfelt _______ .

With December’s cold _______, the anticipation of Christmas grew stronger. However, Ryan noticed his parents’ _______. They were worried about _______ the decorations and the presents they would exchange with neighbors and loved ones.

Sensing their unease, Ryan _______ to step up and earn some extra _______. After the school bell rang and during leisurely weekends, he knocked on doors, offering his helping hand with tasks like clearing leaves in his neighbors’ yards and _______ their pets by taking them on energetic walks. His sincerity and hard work quickly won over the hearts of his neighbors who ________ provided opportunities for Ryan.

Weeks passed, and Ryan’s pockets were filled with coins and bills. With a mix of ________and nervousness, he ________ his parents the carefully saved earnings. Deeply moved, they hugged Ryan tightly.

This deeply ________ action not only brought a wave of relief and joy to his parents but also helped Ryan realize that being part of a family meant ________ both joys and responsibilities. Through his small yet significant contribution, he understood that everyone has the ________ to bring light into their home, making it a better place.

1.

A．favorable

B．difficult

C．normal

D．unique

2.

A．ensure

B．prove

C．stress

D．remember

3.

A．honesty

B．understanding

C．generosity

D．appreciation

4.

A．letting up

B．picking up

C．setting in

D．giving in

5.

A．delight

B．concern

C．expectation

D．disappointment

6.

A．affording

B．delivering

C．returning

D．collecting

7.

A．refused

B．needed

C．resolved

D．agreed

8.

A．credit

B．experience

C．recognition

D．cash

9.

A．training

B．tending

C．keeping

D．seeking

10.

A．gratefully

B．hesitantly

C．willingly

D．humbly

11.

A．surprise

B．excitement

C．fear

D．confusion

12.

A．handed

B．lent

C．awarded

D．paid

13.

A．painful

B．brave

C．impressive

D．creative

14.

A．ignoring

B．weighing

C．passing

D．sharing

15.

A．power

B．right

C．thought

D．motivation

7 . 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。

Jack and Emma were best friends who shared a deep love for cycling. Jack was a freewheeling and fearless biker, while Emma was more cautious and methodical. This difference in their personalities often led to arguments, but they always managed to resolve their differences and come out stronger than ever.

One sunny afternoon, Jack suggested they go for a bike ride to explore the newly opened dirt track in the woods. Emma, who was still doubtful about the unknown path, tried to talk Jack out of it, but he was determined. Finally, she agreed to go along, hoping that nothing would go wrong. As they cycled along the dirt track, the landscape was filled with fallen trees and holes. Jack, who was in front, ignored the obstacles (障碍) and continued on his way. Emma, following behind, tried to avoid the obstacles but hit a slippery log and fell off her bike. Emma’s left knee was injured.

Emma was annoyed. She blamed Jack for not being more careful and accused him of putting them in danger. Jack felt guilty and apologized, but Emma was too upset to listen. She stormed off on foot, leaving Jack alone with her bike.

Jack stayed behind to repair Emma’s bike so they could continue their ride. When Emma returned, she found him patiently repairing her bicycle. His face was filled with concentration and care, and even though he didn’t say anything, his actions had expressed his intentions. Emma was moved and realized that Jack didn’t intentionally hurt her and there shouldn’t be any conflict between them.

That evening, both Jack and Emma couldn’t shake the feeling of discomfort in their hearts. They missed each other’s company. Both knew that they needed to talk about what had happened but neither wanted to be the first to initiate the conversation.

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。

Finally, Jack couldn’t bear the thought of losing his best friend.

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The next day they met at the riverbank, both feeling nervous.

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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。

My hometown is Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi Province. The province     1     (previous) went through a period of speedy development given its large coal reserves, but was then trapped in an unhealthy mode of economic development     2     (dominate) by coal.

But those days     3     (be) long gone. In recent years, Taiyuan     4     (witness) many pleasant surprises. With its strong promotion of the green transformation and development of tourism, Taiyuan has become     5     hot tourist destination.

Beyond Taiyuan, the whole Shanxi Province has become popular. Tourism     6     (order) in Shanxi on the first day of the Spring Festival holiday increased by 16 times compared to the same period of last year. A friend of mine came up     7     the idea of driving around Datong City but found that all the hotels had been fully booked. The Yungang Grottoes in Datong City and the Ancient City of Pingyao were both crowded with tourists, with the locals     8     (describe) the scenes as feeling like "a billion people have come". The queuing (排队) time at some scenic spots could be around five hours or even     9     (long).

Taiyuan,     10     was once covered by coal ash (煤灰), has completely changed its image with nearly 20 forest parks, while enjoying a green environment.

9 . 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。

The school’s annual Animal Day performance is coming. How much happiness will it bring to the teachers and students? Jamie wandered. As a lively and humorous student, Jamie often makes his classmates burst into laughter with his humor, sometimes even in class. But now, he sat in his English class, mindlessly doodling (涂鸦) on his notebook, when suddenly a notice came from the loudspeaker of the classroom.

“Jamie Turner, please report to the head master’s office immediately.”

Jamie’s heart sank, not knowing what it was for. When he reached the headmaster’s office he took a deep breath and prepared himself for the worst. But what he found was far beyond his expectations. The headmaster, Mr. Harrison was wearing a giant yellow chicken hat on his head. The hat had red combs, white feathers, and wings that covered his ears. Jamie’s mouth fell open at the sight, too shocked to speak.

Mr. Harrison glanced at Jamie over his reading glasses, “I’ve called you here because we’ve been having some complaints about your behavior.”

“Complaints?” Jamie repeated, trying to keep his voice steady.

“Yes,” he said, nodding seriously. “You’ve been…too funny.”

He leaned forward, “You see, we’re getting reports from your classmates that you’re constantly making them laugh in class. They can’t focus on learning.”

Jamie’s jaw dropped further. Was that really the reason he was called to the headmaster’s office?

The principal continued, his tone serious “Now, we take our education very seriously here, and while we appreciate a good sense of humor, we have to draw the line somewhere. We cannot have students spoiling the learning environment with their…their humor. Well, just …just make sure you keep your jokes to a minimum during class time, okay?”

Jamie nodded promising he would try to be less funny in class. “Um, Mr. Harrison, why are you wearing a chicken hat?” Jamie asked, unable to contain his curiosity. Mr. Harrison told Jamie that he would play the part of a chicken at the school’s Animal Day performance. Jamie grinned, imagining the sight of his normally serious principal acting like a chicken.

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。

Then Mr. Harrison said to Jamie mysteriously, “I have a great idea.”

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He stood up and thanked Mr. Harrison for giving him the opportunity to perform.

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10 . 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。

In the digital age,     1     (take) advantage of new technologies to create new cultural and tourism is a trend. In Langfang, Hebei Province, digital technologies have been combined with traditional Chinese culture.     2     theme park has been built based on the Qing Dynasty novel Dream of Red Mansion,     3     reflects aspects of ancient China, such as its social life and customs.

During the trip, a digital travel platform, Xiaowa, acts     4     a travel planner and provides real-time insights and personalized recommendations. Once the schedule     5     (confirm), visitors can compare it with the current conditions, including information about lines for various performances, which is     6     (continuous) updated. The application enables visitors     7     (experience) traditional Chinese culture at the park and     8     (help) to draw in many tourists since it is launched.

Tang Jinnan, Peking University’s School of Journalism and Communication’s Party secretary, claim that AI’s full     9     (capability) are yet to be fully unlocked. Whether it’s drawing by hand in the past, using a computer now     10    integrating artificial intelligence, the essence of inheriting cultural heritage remains unchanged.