1 . 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。

Chinese embroidery (刺绣) is one of the     1     (tradition) Chinese handicrafts (手工艺品). Chinese embroidery has     2    long history in China. In ancient times, Chinese girls in towns and cities had to learn the embroidery skill at their early age,     3     will give them an advantage when they are going to get married. Embroidery was first developed by local women    4     (decorate) their clothes, bags and bedclothes. The themes of Chinese embroidery are    5     (main) flowers and birds.

With its designs rich in life and full of    6     (color), it has gradually developed into a national art. What’s more, China’s large production of silk has promoted the    7     (develop) of embroidery art.

The two pieces of Warring States Period embroidery unearthed from Chu tomb in Changsha, Hunan Province are known as the    8     (early) Chinese embroidery and evidences    9     a high level of embroidery craftsmanship. Embroidery pieces of Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD)     10     (find) at Dunhuang’s Mogao Grottoes (Thousand-Buddha Cave), Hebei’s Wuluchong tomb, Changsha’s Mawangdui tomb. The embroidery patterns of this period were mainly the wavy cloud, flying phoenix (凤凰), running animals and other patterns.

2 . He was i________ by the fast development of Xiongan New Area the first time he visited it. (根据首字母拼写单词)

3 . The wind and rain made it feel like a cold December day. I walked as fast as possible to the arena(运动场). When I got inside, it was _________ cold, and I was grateful that I’d _________ to wear much clothing. Then a voice called out, “Hi, Fran.”

It was nice to see Lindy and Pippa-they were braving the _________ to help here, too. The arena was _________. The nickering(嘶叫)of horses mixed with children’s laughter. Volunteers led horses while parents tended to their children with _________ needs, preparing them for their riding lesson.

I couldn’t help _________. These children all faced daily mental and physical _________, and their parents’ love was _______. Just the tiniest sign of _________—a child managing a simple exercise—was a major __________ for the instructor, parent and child.

I realized why I came to this place. It was for the __________ of the children. Though the volunteer work here is extremely tiring, so many people __________ give their time because the children need us. These children have different ________ of mental or physical disabilities. Riding strengthens their muscles and bones, __________ them to enjoy a more fruitful life.

That day, as those children __________ me from atop their horses and smiled, my heart was filled with warmth. I was warm from the inside out.

1.

A．never

B．even

C．just

D．still

2.

A．asked

B．remembered

C．meant

D．agreed

3.

A．dark

B．rule

C．cold

D．distance

4.

A．spacious

B．elegant

C．vivid

D．busy

5.

A．urgent

B．proper

C．special

D．similar

6.

A．smiling

B．joking

C．running

D．jumping

7.

A．activities

B．challenges

C．developments

D．changes

8.

A．plain

B．complicated

C．absent

D．obvious

9.

A．improvement

B．problem

C．pursuit

D．adjustment

10.

A．target

B．principle

C．milestone

D．commitment

11.

A．happiness

B．past

C．family

D．action

12.

A．instantly

B．automatically

C．temporarily

D．voluntarily

13.

A．degrees

B．quantities

C．names

D．drawbacks

14.

A．instructing

B．motivating

C．enabling

D．forcing

15.

A．glared up at

B．looked down at

C．watched out for

D．looked up to

4 . Who first proposed the holiday for workers? It’s not entirely clear, but two workers can make a solid claim to the Founder of Labor Day title.

Some records show that in 1882, Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, suggested setting aside a day for a “general holiday for the laboring classes”. But many believe that machinist Matthew Maguire, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday.

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday.

Many Americans celebrate Labor Day with parades (游行), picnics and parties — festivities very similar to those outlined by the first proposal for a holiday, which suggested that the day should be observed with a street parade to exhibit “the strength and spirits of the trade and labor organizations” of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day.

Speeches by important official men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civil significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909,the Sunday before Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to (致力于) the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.

American labor has raised the nation’s standard of living and contributed to the greatest production the world has ever known and the labor movement has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy.

1. What can we know from paragraph 2?

A．People’s views about the founder of Labor Day vary.

B．The author considered Matthew Maguire the founder.

C．Peter J. McGuire wanted to set a few days for a holiday.

D．Labor Day was originally set up for American machinists.

2. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us?

A．The real meaning of Labor Day	B．The development of Labor Day
C．The reason of setting Labor Day	D．People’s emphasis on Labor Day

3. What does the underlined word “festivities” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Manners

B．Approaches

C．Rewards

D．Celebrations

4. Which of the following does the author agree with?

A．It is known that America develops very fast.

B．The original meaning of Labor Day changes

C．It is worthwhile to set a day for the laborer

D．The labor movement makes the life unsteady

5 . Emotions are inherent (固有的) in the human experience and play a significant role in children's lives. Emotional resilience is a critical component of success, helping children navigate life's inevitable ups and downs.     1    . Parents can try the following steps to help their children develop this power.

Step 1: Build an emotional toolkit

Children aren't born knowing how to manage and express difficult feelings, such as anger or hurt. They need to learn about various emotions and what behaviors are acceptable.     2    .When parents openly express their emotions, regardless of whether they are appropriately expressed, children watch; listen, and learn. So, parents should establish healthy emotional habits to serve as a guide for children.

    3    . Some children may seek comfort in hugs, while others prefer physical space. Some may find gentle music soothing (安抚的), while others find it irritating. Parents can assist children in finding emotional resources based on their personality and individual needs.

Step 2:     4    

Helping children connect with their emotional lives includes all emotions, not just pleasant ones. For instance, well-intentioned adults may say, “Don't be angry” or“There is nothing to be sad about”, but this may shut down the exploration of those feelings rather than addressing them. When this avoidance is repeated, it interferes with the understanding and mastery of difficult emotions.

Step 3: Help children regulate and co-regulate

Children often need parents to help them navigate intense emotions.    5    . This process is called“co-regulation,” when one person soothes another.

Co-regulation does not mean parents should always rush in to“fix” children's discomfort,particularly if they don't want help. Children also need space to work through struggles on their own to build emotional competence.

A．It is a potential superpower

B．Accept and validate all emotions

C．Children learn by observing adults

D．Be a good parent by always being there

E．Building an emotional toolkit is no easy task

F．Finding preferred coping skills is a personal process

G．They rely on adults' more mature nervous systems to find stability

6 . By the time I was a junior at Yale, I’d already met everyone I cared to know. I also knew those I didn’t want to know, including Maxey. He and I were like planets in different ________ .

Everything changed dramatically when we had a field trip for a weekend. Although I was________, I could get along well with others except Maxey who still made me________. I couldn’t think of anything to say to him. When he walked up to me and stuck out his hand, I just ________ it quickly. We stood awkwardly for a few minutes. When someone tried to get my attention, Maxey politely ________. That last morning, when we discussed how to return home, he insisted I ride home on the back of his motorcycle. I said I thought it was a terrible ________ and I wanted to refuse, but Maxey ________ a helmet at me. ” I wanted to give you a________. You didn’t seem to like me. I want you to like me.” he said. Maxey started up the________ and we roared out of the driveway. The bike ________down the highway. I________ my arms around him and held on for dear________. Maybe our friendship started from that day.

We were now both 60, but my ________ with him remained strong. I was sure if I was in ________, Maxey would be there for me. I was ________sure that if he wanted my help, I would give it without hesitation.

1.

A．districts

B．countries

C．venues

D．orbits

2.

A．lovely

B．ordinary

C．shy

D．brave

3.

A．nervous

B．happy

C．sad

D．doubtful

4.

A．observed

B．shook

C．waved

D．ignored

5.

A．backed off

B．went on

C．bounced off

D．stepped forward

6.

A．opinion

B．position

C．idea

D．decision

7.

A．aimed

B．shot

C．directed

D．threw

8.

A．service

B．lift

C．journey

D．tour

9.

A．truck

B．car

C．bike

D．motorcycle

10.

A．screamed

B．rolled

C．slipped

D．wheeled

11.

A．stretched

B．wrapped

C．raised

D．opened

12.

A．friend

B．parents

C．life

D．love

13.

A．cooperation

B．bond

C．privilege

D．interval

14.

A．harmony

B．control

C．relief

D．trouble

15.

A．equally

B．eventually

C．typically

D．secretly

7 . Self-Improvement

Life can be a whirlwind of responsibilities and stress, but the right focus goes a long way towards ensuring you become a better person.     1     Keep reading to learn how you can go about your self-improvement journey.

    2     Everyone needs something to live for, so think about what you want in life. Not only can struggling for something make you a happier and better person, but it can also help you find your purpose. Use a pen and paper and write down the short and long-term goals you would like to achieve.

Forgiving yourself and others can help you improve relationships. To be a better person, it’s important to have a go at forgiving any hatreds you’re holding. Allow yourself time to forgive your past mistakes and recognize what they’ve taught you.     3    You may not be able to forget what they’ve done, that’s okay, but forgiveness can give you peace of mind.

Everyone has flaws, but you can concentrate on improving yours. Notice how your behavior and attitude affect others. Are people generally happy or sad around you?     4    

Answering these questions and analyzing your interactions with them can help you discover and perfect your weaknesses.

Imagine what someone’s been through can give you a new perspective. Empathy is one of the first steps to being a better person because it builds your compassion. Not only does cultivating empathy help you be more sensitive toward other people, but it also helps you form lasting relationships and feel less isolated.     5    

A．Do friends come to you for help or advice?

B．Then, forgive those who have hurt you in the past.

C．Are people around you talented in improving themselves?

D．Learning from one’s mistakes is a step to forgiving oneself.

E．Positive aspirations can give you something to thrive for.

F．Being empathic helps you gain a friend while challenging your perspective.

G．There’s something you can do every day to better yourself in different ways.

8 . The daughter of a romantic poet and occasional freedom fighter, Ada Lovelace had a famous but absent father. She never knew Lord Byron, as just weeks after her birth in 1815, he divorced her mother Isabella Milbanke Byron and left to fight in the Greek War of Independence. In an effort to prevent Ada from developing her father’s unpredictable temper, Isabella decided that her daughter should devote her life to study.

Ada studied hard despite the fact that society did not encourage women pursuing interests in science. Her life changed when she met inventor Charles Babbage at a party. As he demonstrated a working section of his mechanical calculator, Ada was taken in by how it worked and wanted to know more. Impressed by the 17-year-old’s obvious passion, Babbage became her tutor. Ada married in 1835 and became a mother, but she continued to take an active interest in study, socialising in intellectual circles with the likes of Charles Dickens and Michael Faraday.

Ada stayed in contact with Babbage, who in 1837 had proposed a new machine, the analytical engine. In 1843, Ada was asked to translate a French text written by engineer Luigi Menabrea about Babbage’s new design. After completing the translation, Ada was encouraged by Babbage to write her own notes on his work.

After nine months of hard work, Ada presented Babbage with a detailed list of notes that was three times longer than the original article. In her calculations, Ada wrote what are considered the first ever computer algorithms to be used in a new type of machine. She essentially provided the first ideas for computer programming in what was a groundbreaking proposal on the potential of computers.

Ada died of cancer aged only 36 and her work was largely recognised until the 1950s when her notes were republished. In 1979 the US Department of Defence named a programming language ‘Ada’ in her honour.

1. What can we learn about Ada from the first paragraph?

A．She had a devoted father.	B．Her mother raised her up alone.
C．She had an unpredictable temper.	D．Her parents divorced before her birth.

2. Who aroused her interest in mathematics and computer engineering?

A．Charles Dickens.	B．Michael Faraday.
C．Luigi Menabrea.	D．Charles Babbage.

3. Which words can best describe Ada?

A．Modest and outgoing.	B．Talented and diligent.
C．Generous and considerate.	D．Determined and independent.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Ada’s notes were published only once.

B．Ada named a programming language after herself.

C．Ada earned a reputation nearly a century after her death.

D．Ada’s work was largely recognized when she was alive.

9 . The best places for wild sleeping in England and Wales

Challacombe Meadows, Devon

Best for: privacy

Challacombe Meadows is close to miles of walking trails near Widecombe. Basic toilet facilities and running water are a short walk away, and there’s a cosy pub and a farm shop also nearby, for when it’s time to return to civilization. Tents from £ 45 per tent.

Bush Farm, Cornwall

Best for: freedom of choice

At Bush Farm, campers are offered the freedom of choice. Map in hand, you can put up your tent wherever you please. Days can be spent wild swimming, wandering through the countryside and, come the evening, there’s star gazing beneath ink-black skies. Tents from £12 per person.

The Wildman Woods, Carmarthenshire

Best for: life on the riverbanks

At this little-known site, you can put your tent on the banks of the River Sawdde. The Wildman Woods are as simple as they sound, with leafy pitches scattered among the trees near the water. During the day, it’s the perfect place for a paddle. Tents from £10 per person.

Penrhos Isaf Bothy, Gwyned

Best for: packing light

Bothies, simple huts traditionally used as mountain refuges that are open to all and free of charge. They’re a great alternative to wild camping if the weather is looking unstable and you don’t mind sharing with other travellers, who can arrive at any time.

1. Which place best suits people who emphasize private camping?

A．Challacombe Meadows, Devon.	B．Bush Farm, Cornwall.
C．The Wildman Woods, Carmarthenshire.	D．Penrhos Isaf Bothy, Gwyned.

2. What can campers do at Bush Farm, Cornwall?

A．Swim indoors.

B．Go to the pub.

C．Appreciate stars.

D．Walk downtown.

3. What do the listed places have in common?

A．They are free of charge.

B．They are suitable for a paddle.

C．They were used as mountain shelters in the past.

D．They are favored by people enjoying wild sleeping.

10 . 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。

One day Officer Jackson and Steve were discussing a serious case when they were informed of a disturbance (骚乱) in the nearby subway. So, they walked out of the station and got into their car.

The two officers had expected they’d have to deal with an annoying beggar troubling the passers-by for money. But when they arrived at the crime scene, they were shocked at the beggar’s appearance. The man had tears in his eyes and was sitting on the subway stairs, looking untidy and tired.

“Excuse me, sir,” Officer Jackson said. “You can’t stay here, nor can you bother the people to give you money. You have to leave this place.”

“Look, officers,” the man sighed. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to cause any trouble, okay? I lost my cane (拐杖), and I can’t walk without it. I wanted a few cents so I could get myself something to eat.”

The two officers exchanged looks, knowing the man wasn’t a disturbance but someone who really needed their help. So they promised to get him food, buy him a cane, and drop him home.

After doing that, the officers drove to the beggar’s home, only to discover he had no home at all. He was just wandering in the streets and living off the leftovers he managed to find.

The poor man said his name was Eugene. When he was working at a skyscraper construction site, he was injured and became disabled, losing his ability to walk. Unfortunately, his disability forbade him from doing physical labor, and he wasn’t well-educated to find a desk job, so he remained jobless. Because he couldn’t provide for his family, his wife and children left him. “I don’t have any hopes of changing my destiny (命运), officers,” the man said.

But Officer Jackson wanted Eugene to change his life. “You’re still young,” he said.

“You can’t lose hope so soon. He brought him something warm to eat, helped him take a shower, and gave him his warm boots. After his work, Officer Jackson drove Eugene to a shelter for the homeless and left.

注意：
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Since that day, Eugene had never expected to meet the two officers again.
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A few months later, Eugene was a changed man.
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