1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How long has the speaker been getting headaches?

A．For the past ten years.

B．For about ten days.

C．Only since yesterday

2. What did the speaker do about his headache yesterday?

A．He took some medicine.

B．He asked his neighbor to come over.

C．He did nothing about it.

3. How did the speaker’s neighbor help him?

A．He sent for a doctor.

B．He gave the speaker some painkillers.

C．He gave the speaker a special kind of treatment.

4. What does the speaker mean in the end?

A．The pain almost killed him.

B．His headache was already cured.

C．The pain had gone by itself.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman think of her city?

A．It’s exciting.

B．It’s small.

C．It’s noisy.

2. What is true about the city center?

A．There is a famous statue .

B．It’s not crowded at all.

C．Life is interesting there.

3. What’s the weather like in the city?

A．It’s hot most of the time.

B．It’s quite wet.

C．Temperatures are too high in summer.

3 . 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。

As awareness of the human impact on the environment     1     (increase), people are becoming more willing than ever before, to accept clean lifestyles. But some people aren’t totally sure where to begin. While large steps require planning, smaller steps can    2     (take) right away.

In many cases, your choices will depend     3    various factors: where you live, the resources available to you, your lifestyle, and others. Therefore there is probably no “one-size-fits-all” solution to going green. But there are plenty of things you can do     4     (live) a greener life, through your day-to-day     5     (activity), and most of these apply to just about anyone.

Save water. Every drop of tap water you use consumes energy. It might just be water, but a lot of fossil fuel (矿物燃料) is consumed in processing it. You can turn the tap off while       6     (brush) your teeth and collect rainwater for use in your garden.

Wear the right clothing. Your choice of clothing can make a big       7     (different) to the environment. One of       8    most heavily grown crops is cotton. Chemicals       9    are used as insecticides (杀虫剂) harm the environment, and harm people’s health. Try to find and buy clothing that uses these       10     (nature) materials. Wearing such clothing is also better for your health.

4 . Imagine suddenly waking up at midnight, ______ for air, heart pounding, feeling tense and experiencing this night after night. The ______ of the lack of sleep was the ______ need to lie down and fall asleep for 2-3 hours. This was my experience throughout the summer of 2021.

I guess it may have been in part the ______ the pandemic had on my mental health as well as other worries. During the daylight hours, I ______ myself in various ways but at night during sleep my fear and ______ would come to the surface. I ______ I needed to find ways to deal with my worries.

After much ______, I began to seek the assistance of medicine, which was a tough decision to make. But it ______ well. I made sure to walk in nature as much as possible and continued my yoga practice. Slowly, I found my way back to myself.

However, life ______ another curve ball into my life. In December 2023, those nighttime feelings that ______ me flowed into my days again. I turned to friends and family, who encouraged me to seek professional help. I ______ to a therapist specialized in this field, and together, we analyzed the problems and applied the related ______ to coping with them. While the process didn’t go ______, my symptoms gradually disappeared with my efforts at last.

In conclusion, this is what I would like to say —when in trouble, reach out for help, talk to family and friends, your doctor or a counsellor. Take time to take care of yourself, you are worth the ______.

1.

A．struggling

B．searching

C．begging

D．waiting

2.

A．cause

B．result

C．price

D．condition

3.

A．anxious

B．practical

C．temporary

D．urgent

4.

A．pressure

B．emphasis

C．effect

D．limit

5.

A．found

B．displayed

C．occupied

D．enjoyed

6.

A．concern

B．surprise

C．puzzle

D．guilt

7.

A．suggested

B．recognized

C．claimed

D．guaranteed

8.

A．complaint

B．debate

C．preparation

D．resistance

9.

A．went

B．worked

C．behaved

D．reacted

10.

A．slid

B．threw

C．rolled

D．sank

11.

A．ignored

B．ensured

C．robbed

D．disturbed

12.

A．left out

B．pointed out

C．reached out

D．passed out

13.

A．approaches

B．disciplines

C．assumptions

D．patterns

14.

A．permanently

B．potentially

C．smoothly

D．thoroughly

15.

A．passion

B．freedom

C．strength

D．effort

5 . 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。

I didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy”, which meant “dirty”, instead of my real name “Jamie”. Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.

He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do? “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.

The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled(开除) for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shift ed their desks away. “What’s your problem?” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.

During recess(课间休息), Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why?” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.

Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor(谣言).

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

At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game.

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Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over.
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6 . Since childhood, London-based artist Josh Gluckstein has been fascinated by the incredible diversity of our planet’s wildlife and inspired to make sculptures of animals from found materials. He often uses abandoned or recycled materials like clothing from junk shops or wood from old furniture. An important aspect of his practice is concern for the environment. “I have traveled through Asia, Latin America and East Africa, and have been fortunate enough to have some incredible wildlife encounters,” he says. “However, on my travels, even in the most remote locations, I was shocked by the huge amounts of plastic waste.”

Mach of the garbage that washes up on shorelines around the world is due to an unregulated (未受监管的) system in which richer countries export waste to developing countries because it is often cheaper than developing better infrastructures (基础设施) to handle it. Many of the thousands of shipping containers exported each year are often dumped illegally.

“I remember going to the Galapagos Islands and visiting a beach famous for a large population of sea lions. It was indeed incredible to see them in the wild, but on every inch of sand not covered by sea lions, there were plastic bottles and cans. It was a heartbreaking sight. I knew I wanted to create artworks that didn’t create waste or harm our planet,” Gluckstein says.

Gluckstein hopes his works will raise people’s awareness about the importance of protecting endangered species. His new series called “Gold” focuses on illegally hunted animals by applying gold leaves to their bodies. He plans to donate some of the sales of his sculptures to the world Wide Fund for Nature.

1. What do Gluckstein’s sculptures focus on?

A．Fashion.

B．Animals.

C．Sports.

D．Travel.

2. What does the underlined word “dumped” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Poured,

B．Protected.

C．Sold.

D．Used.

3. What does Gluckstein mainly want to say in paragraph 3?

A．Where he has toured.	B．How sad he was.
C．How he found sea lions.	D．Why he created eco-friendly sculptures.

4. What does Gluckstein expect of his works?

A．They can bring him financial benefits.

B．They can make him famous as an artist.

C．They can help protect endangered animals.

D．They can improve people’s ability to appreciate art.

7 . 假定你是李华，随着科技的发展，机器人将成为人们生活中的一部分，为了让同学们更好地了解机器人，你校决定举行主题为“The Development and Application of Robots”的演讲比赛。你有意向参加，请你用英语写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 机器人的发展；
2. 机器人的应用。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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8 . A year ago, I started working out with a personal trainer and the results were obvious. The reflection in the mirror was fit and strong, with a narrow waist. This month I’ll be celebrating my 74th birthday, but I feel more like I’m about to turn 40. In fact, I’m in the best shape of my life. And I’m here to tell you that it’s never too late to make changes. If I can do it in my early 70s, then you can do it too.

I haven’t always felt so body confident. As a busy working mum I had the same hang-ups as so many other women. In my forties I fell into the trap of trying to do it all. I raised my daughter Laura, now 43, while working as a NHS clinical leader, which left me feeling stressed and exhausted. By 50 I’d reached breaking point. I ended up breaking down in the doctor’s surgery. And I was signed off work with stress-related depression.

I began to do a lot of soul searching. My burnout had set me on a completely different path. Around this time, my approach to my health was also shifting. So many women hit 50 thinking that’s it and they’re done, but for me it felt like a new beginning.

I enrolled in a gym and learned how to use the equipments. Over the next few years, I went to the gym roughly twice a week. Sometimes I didn’t want to go—but at the end of every session I always felt better.

I wrote and self-published a book called Journey to Chocolate about my seeking for a more balanced and satisfying life. I started eating “clean” with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, avoiding processed food and not drinking alcohol from Monday to Thursday. The changes to my diet made me feel more energetic and alert. I slept better, and managing my weight was much easier.

1. Why does the author write this article?

A．To inspire.

B．To inform.

C．To discuss.

D．To show off.

2. What does the author think of her life as a working mum?

A．Annoying.

B．Tiring.

C．Rewarding.

D．Amazing.

3. What is the book Journey to Chocolate mainly about?

A．The meaning of life.	B．The way to keep clean.
C．The author’s pursuit.	D．The benefits of chocolate.

4. What can be the best title of this text?

A．Keep Energetic at 74	B．Hold on to Your Dream
C．Retire as Early as Possible	D．Make Use of Old Age

9 . Many people don’t take much time for lunch or if they do, they eat at their desks while checking emails. But lunch breaks are more than just a time to eat a meal. Taking lunch breaks can make you more productive and reduce stress.     1    

You may consider spending time in nature. Go outside! Even spending a short time in nature has a positive effect on your mood.     2     Besides increasing your vitamin D, spending time in nature could help calm and relax you as well as helping to improve your immunity (免疫力). So go outside and enjoy yourself in the sun.

    3     A short exercise session will help you meet your fitness goals and give you an energy improvement. If your workplace has a gym or there is one nearby, keep a gym bag in your office so you have no excuse not to go. If not, you can take a walk. Just keep moving!

Reading can also be a good choice.     4     So read a chapter of a good physical book. Not a reader? Listening to something also helps. You can listen to audiobooks to refresh yourself and relax. In short, take time to recharge your batteries for the rest of the day.

Eat mindfully. Good nutrition plays an important role in your physical and mental health. Make your lunch count by eating nutritious foods. Make an everyday eating plan for yourself.     5     But stay away from sugar or caffeine because when the initial energy wears off, it will leave you tired and unproductive.

A．You can try a lunchtime workout.

B．It makes you learned and less stressed.

C．Nothing can take effect better than that.

D．Read to find more benefits of lunch breaks.

E．So take time to do something good for yourself.

F．It will keep your body and brain conscious of careful eating.

G．Find a park or other green space nearby and eat your lunch there.

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。

The Zuo zhuan, generally translated as Zuo Tradition, is     1     ancient Chinese narrative (叙述) history that is considered as a commentary on the ancient Chinese chronicle (编年史), the Chunqiu—the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC). The Zuo zhuan focuses mainly on political, social and military     2     (event) of China’s history. It explains its historical background, and contains much rich and lively     3     (describe) of the Spring and Autumn period history and culture. The Zuo zhuan has more Chinese sayings and idioms     4     any other classical work, and its simple flowing style came to be held as a model of elegant classical Chinese. It was, for many centuries, the primary text through     5     the Chinese gained an understanding of     6     (they) ancient history.

Although the Zuo zhuan     7     (regard) as “a masterpiece of great historical narrative” for a long time, its early textual history is largely     8     (know) and its author has been widely debated. The “Zuo” of the Zuo zhuan’s title was     9     (traditional) believed to refer to one “Zuo Qiuming”—a figure of the 5th century BC thought     10     (be) a blind student of Confucius—but there is little actual evidence to support this. Modern scholars now generally believe that the Zuo zhuan was originally an independent work finished during the latter half of the 4th century BC that was later rearranged as a commentary to the Chunqiu.