1 . As a freshman, Joanna visited the gym where many clubs would enlist new members. She preferred to join some clubs suitable for her to ________ her life. Students were reading titles and contents of each club’s extra-curricular ________. “Debate Club — Challenge yourself.” When Joanna read “________ Club — Let your youth shine”, she stopped. Since teenager years, she had been ________ about dancing on the stage. With a disabled father, her mother, who ________ plates in a restaurant, had difficulty in supporting the family, let alone supporting her dream. Though ________ to dancing, she had no choice but to ________ it.

Without ________, she chose the Ballet Club. The adult ________ for registration recommended, “________, you could sign up for one more club — the Volunteer Club. You can help ________ houses for the old or teach the poor kids to dance.”

From then on, Joanna was a member of these two clubs. Despite her ________ schedule, she taught poor kids attracted to dance. Her guidance made a difference to these kids. Not only did they advance in dancing, but also ________ better and focused more on study. Even after she ________ and worked as an editor, she still taught them in her spa re time. Some of them have ________ awards in dancing competitions, making Joanna’s face shine.

1.

A．enrich

B．design

C．impress

D．explore

2.

A．greenhouses

B．activities

C．movements

D．generations

3.

A．Adventure

B．Ballet

C．Literature

D．Volunteer

4.

A．talking

B．thinking

C．worrying

D．dreaming

5.

A．washed

B．flashed

C．improved

D．broke

6.

A．exposed

B．addicted

C．accustomed

D．opposed

7.

A．schedule

B．give

C．quit

D．organize

8.

A．solution

B．topic

C．strategy

D．confusion

9.

A．suitable

B．eager

C．responsible

D．good

10.

A．Actually

B．Obviously

C．Formally

D．Confidently

11.

A．set up

B．bring up

C．clean up

D．blow up

12.

A．tight

B．fluent

C．awkward

D．expert

13.

A．ate

B．debated

C．revised

D．behaved

14.

A．concentrated

B．advanced

C．registered

D．graduated

15.

A．took

B．won

C．exchanged

D．found

2 . Just a few days after his 18th birthday, Beijing 2022 gold medal winner Su Yiming received a surprise gift—a letter from Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.

In the letter Xi expressed his congratulations to Su and other sportsmen in ice and snow sports for their great achievements at the Beijing Winter Olympics, hoping what they had achieved would encourage young Chinese to aim (立目标) high.

When Su first stepped onto a snowboard at the age of four, a future as a world-classs portsman seemed to be “a dream too big” for him. Little did he know that he would not only compete for his country but also take home gold. With the great excitement of winning an Olympic gold medal still fresh in his mind, Su wrote a letter to the president, telling him how lucky he felt to have made his dream come true.

Su still remembers what Xi wrote in the reply, “The new era is the time for young people to realize their dreams.”

“I have always kept those words in my mind,” Su said.

“ When I made up my mind to be a professional snowboarder, I know there is a big gap between my performance and that of the top sportsmen in the world. But I have been working hard to realize my dream. Now my story shows the fact that hard work will pay off.” Su said.

Su believes the sky is the limit. “Find the thing you love, believe in yourself and do yourvery best. Finally, your dream will come true.”

Now Su has his strong wish to win all the competitions in his sporting field.

1. What was the surprise gift Su Yiming got after his birthday?

A．A gold medal.	B．A letter.
C．A birthday cake.	D．A snowboard.

2. Su wrote a letter to the president to ______.

A．express his excitement of realizing his dream

B．invite young Chinese to try snow sports.

C．encourage young Chinese to make big plans

D．congratulate Chinese sportsmen on their achievements

3. The underlined word “gap” in Paragraph 6 probably means ______.

A．agreement	B．fight
C．relationship	D．difference

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Ice and snow sports	B．Aim high and win big
C．The secret to success	D．Fight for a bright future

3 . 毕业之际，请你根据以下要点用英语给你的一位老师写封信，感谢他多年来给予你的教育和帮助。要点包括：
1．写作的目的；
2．老师给予你的教育和帮助；
3．你所取得的成绩。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．信件的开头和结尾已经给出，请接着往下写；
3．可适当增加细节，使文章过渡自然。
Dear Mr. Li,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

4 . Sirine Jahangir has been singing, writing and performing music since she was a little girl. She lost all her vision in one eye by the time she turned 5, so now the teen uses her gift “as a way to —not escape, but to help me through.” Not only did her passion get her through some difficult times, but when she was 14 it also brought her to the “Britain’s Got Talent” stage, where she impressed everyone with her performance.

Sirine has a rare condition that left her completely blind by the time she was 10 years old. While her parents and doctors have tried to find treatments for her, there isn’t much they can do. So her parents focused on helping her adjust to her new life, which was when her dad said she was first introduced to music. “I remember one day, we were driving in the car. This is about when she was getting to the stage where she couldn’t look out the window anymore to see things, and I didn’t know what to do. I just put the music on really loud. She started singing in the car, and she was so happy. And then she just found happiness every time I put it on,” her father said.

It didn’t take long for them to realize Sirine has tremendous talent. When she appeared on “Britain’s Got Talent”, she told everyone just how much her passion means to her. “I guess music is my vision,” she said. “That’s just what I live by, and music is my thing.” Then she headed over to the piano, where she played the piano and sang beautifully enough to bring the audience to tears! Unsurprisingly to everyone but Sirine, all four judges voted her into the next round of the competition!

Afterward, she said, “I can’t even say it’s a dream come true, because I didn’t even dream of it at any point... I never thought that would be realistic in my life.”

1. What helped Sirine get through her difficult times?

A．Britain’s Got Talent.	B．Her passion for music.
C．Support from her parents and doctors.	D．Encouragement from four judges.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Sirine displayed all her passion on stage.	B．Sirine lost her sight totally at the age of five.
C．Her parents focused on treatments all the way.	D．Sirine was not surprised at the judges’ decision.

3. What does the underlined “it” refer to in the second paragraph?

A．Music.

B．Clothes.

C．Talent.

D．Microphone.

4. Which of the following would be the best title for the story?

A．Never give up your dream.	B．Music lights up the world.
C．True happiness lies in competition.	D．Life can be too good to be true.

5 . A bridge is a structure constructed to connect two places without blocking the way beneath it. Below are four famous bridges in the world.

Bridge of Sighs

The Bridge of Sighs is in Venice, Italy, which was designed by Antonio Contino. The bridge’s construction was begun in 1600 and completed in 1603. The bridge was supposed to be the last view for prisoners, who would sigh at the beauty of Venice, before being taken to prison. That is why it is called the Bridge of Sighs.

Tsing Ma Bridge

The bridge is named after the two islands it connects-Ma Wan and Tsing Yi in Hong Kong. It has both a roadway and a railway and is the longest suspension bridge (悬索桥) with two decks. The bridge is 4518 feet long and 676 feet tall, which was designed by Mott MacDonald. The construction was begun in 1992 and completed in 1997.

Tower Bridge

The Tower Bridge is situated in London, which is a combination of the drawbridge (开合桥) and suspension bridge. Designed by Horace Jones and John Wolfe Barry, it was built between 1886 and 1894. The bridge stretches across the River Thames near the Tower of London. The drawbridge is drawn about 1,000 times a year.

Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge joins the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, whose chief designer was Jbseph Strauss. The bridge has been named the most beautiful and most photographed bridge in the world. It is 8,981 feet long, 746 feet tall and 90 feet wide. Construction of the bridge was begun in 1933 and completed in 1937. In 1987, the bridge was named a California historic landmark.

1. Which bridge has the longest history?

A．The Bridge of Sighs.	B．The Tsing Ma Bridge.
C．The Tower Bridge.	D．The Golden Gate Bridge.

2. How did the Tsing Ma Bridge get its name?

A．It was named by its designer.	B．It was named by the government.
C．It got its name because of its length.	D．It got its name from the two islands it connected.

3. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge from the last paragraph?

A．It links two oceans.

B．It is the longest bridge in the world.

C．It is a historic landmark in California.

D．It is a combination of the drawbridge and suspension bridge.

6 . Teaching is a difficult job. The ultimate reward is knowing that you have the opportunity to have an impact on a young person’s life. However, not every student is created equal. The truth is that there are students who own certain characteristics that make them good pupils.

They ask questions

Most teachers want students to ask questions when they do not understand. It is truly the only way a teacher knows whether you really understand something.     1     Good students aren’t afraid to ask questions because they know that if they do not get a particular concept, it could hurt them later on. And asking questions is often beneficial to the class as a whole.     2    

They are involved

Being involved in extra-curricular activities can help a student gain confidence, which can improve academic success. Most good students get involved in some activity whether it is athletics, or student council.     3     They often teach people to work together as a team to accomplish a common goal.

They seize opportunities.

    4     However, that doesn’t mean that every student seizes that opportunity and maximizes their learning potential. The opportunity to learn is valuable. The best students take advantage of the opportunities than are afforded and value the education they receive.

    5    

Teachers will tell you that classes full of students who follow the rules have more chances of maximizing their learning potential. Students who are well behaved are likely to learn more than their counterparts who are trouble makers. Teachers will try to move mountains for students who are polite, respectful and follow the rules.

A．They are perfect leaders.

B．They are solid citizens.

C．It is true that every student must attend school for some period of time.

D．If no questions are asked, then the teacher has to think that you have understood the concept.

E．Chances are that if you have that question, there are other students who have that same question.

F．These activities provide so many leaning opportunities that a traditional classroom simply can’t.

G．Whole classes have their own unique personalities and often those classes with good leaders are good students.

7 . In winter, intense cold in China’s Jilin Province can turn tripping water into ice within seconds. Yet, 63-year-old Ren Jianguo gets up early every day to spread corn on the riverbank to make sure thousands of migratory birds(候鸟) have food to go through the cold days.

Ren lives in Jilin City which is built on the banks of the Songhuajiang River. Over the past 26 years, he has been one of the many volunteers protecting migratory birds on the river’s Changbai Island. Local residents label him as “Uncle Bird”. Winter is the busiest time for Uncle Bird as it is the season when large amounts of migratory birds fly here to avoid the biting cold days in Siberia, Russia.

On the upper reaches of the Songhuajiang River is Northeast China’s largest artificial lake. The temperature of the water stays at around 4-10℃ all year round. This allows Changhai Island to welcome countless migratory birds.

“As long as they choose to stay in this city, there should be people to take care of them. When it becomes difficult to find food in winter, I call for donations or sometimes pay for the food myself to secure their survival during the winter,” Ren said.

Jilin City, which is part of the migratory passage of birds in East Asia, is one of the few warm wetlands in northern China suitable for migratory birds to rest. To improve the environment here, the Chinese government has invested about 26.6 billion yuan for water pollution control and prevention along the Songhuajiang River since 2006.

For Ren, a small house near the riverbank has almost become his “second home”, a place from which he can patrol(巡逻) along the banks, observe birds, educate the public about bird conservation and, after a long day of work, light a fire and enjoy a warm meal.

“I simply want this to be a warm and welcoming place for birds when they choose to stay here for a temporary rest,” he said.

1. What is the best title of this passage?

A．The Tale of “Uncle Bird”

B．The Environment of Changbai Island.

C．The Survival of Birds.

D．The Protection of Wetlands.

2. Why does Ren Jianguo volunteer to protect migratory birds?

A．To keep himself from being bored.

B．To keep the birds from flying away.

C．To keep the birds from going hungry.

D．To keep the environment from being polluted.

3. Why do the birds come to Changbai Island in the winter?

A．To eat high-quality corns.

B．To see kind-hearted volunteers.

C．For a cleaner environment.

D．For a better temperature.

4. Which of the following best describes Ren Jianguo’s work?

A．Boring.	B．Professional.
C．Dangerous.	D．Meaningful.

8 . Speciality Museums in Europe

National Railway Museum, York

Home to locomotives(火车头)and a collection of engineering brilliance, we celebrate the past, present and future of innovation on the railways. Immerse yourself in stories from centuries of railway history and explore a million railway-related objects to know the importance of it during times of war.

Opening hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

FREE ENTRY

Maritime Museum, Jersey

You can’t fail to enjoy the Island’s shipbuilding past with songs and stories of the sea. Full of interacting items experience life aboard ship in a cabin. Lots to open, press, turn and even design a ship by yourself. Then follow the story of Jersey’s seafood, beach and seaside entertainment.

Opening hours: Daily 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Admission: $40 per adult; $25 per child(6-18 years).

Anne Frank House, Amsterdam

The Anne Frank House is a museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. As a visitor, you experience this story through an audio tour, quotes, photos, videos, and original items.

Opening hours: Daily 9:00 AM-10:00 PM

Admission: $30 per adult/youth; $25 per child(4-12 years)

Vasa Museum, Stockholm

The Vasa ship capsized and sank on its first voyage in 1628. After 333 years on the seabed the mighty warship was recovered and put into the museum. The story of the king’s beautiful, yet terrifying ship fascinates people of all ages.   

Opening hours: Daily 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Admission: $38. Free entry for children.

1. How much should a couple with their two kids, aged 3 and 11, pay for admission to Anne Frank House?

A．$55.

B．$85.

C．$90.

D．$115.

2. What do Vasa Museum and National Railway Museum have in common?

A．They display collections of military products.

B．They are open to the public every day.

C．They tell historical stories about the transport.

D．They charge children a discounted price.

3. Where should visitors go if they want to gain more hands—on experience?

A．Anne Frank House.	B．Vasa Museum.
C．National Railway Museum.	D．Maritime Museum.

9 . Many people dream of going on a great travel adventure. Most of us keep dreaming; _________ make it happen.

Gregg Bleakney’s _________ was to travel the Americas from top to _________. He _________ the idea after he finished a 1,600-kilometer _________ ride. Gregg’s friend Brooks Allen was also a cyclist. The two friends talked and _________ on their goal: They would _________ from Alaska to Argentina—by bike.

To pay for the journey, Gregg and Brooks worked and _________ money for years. In 2005, after four years of planning, they _________. Once they were on the road, they often __________ outdoors or stayed in hotels. In many places along their route, __________ people opened their homes to the two friends and gave them __________ and water.

During their trip, Gregg and Brooks cycled through __________, rain forests, and mountains. They visited __________ cities and explored ancient ruins, such as Tikal in Guatemala. In many places, they __________ other cyclists from all over the world.

In May 2007—two years, countries, and over 35,500 km later—they __________ reached Ushuaia, Argentina, at the southern tip of South America.

Gregg and Brooks kept a __________ of their adventures in an online blog. The trip __________ both men a lot about traveling. Here is some of Gregg’s advice.

Travel light. The less luggage you have, the less __________ you’ll be.

Be flexible. Don’t plan everything. You’ll be more relaxed and happy, even when there are __________ along the way.

1.

A．they

B．we

C．others

D．all

2.

A．imagination

B．dream

C．thought

D．opinion

3.

A．bottom

B．side

C．ground

D．foot

4.

A．found

B．made

C．got

D．changed

5.

A．car

B．bus

C．train

D．bike

6.

A．depended

B．decided

C．took

D．went

7.

A．continue

B．discover

C．travel

D．arrive

8.

A．saved

B．spent

C．donated

D．paid

9.

A．take off

B．set off

C．leave off

D．come off

10.

A．lived

B．survived

C．hunted

D．camped

11.

A．local

B．foreign

C．familiar

D．ordinary

12.

A．money

B．food

C．hope

D．comfort

13.

A．buildings

B．bridges

C．deserts

D．rivers

14.

A．noisy

B．lively

C．green

D．modern

15.

A．met

B．missed

C．called

D．avoided

16.

A．actually

B．possibly

C．hardly

D．eventually

17.

A．secret

B．promise

C．plan

D．record

18.

A．led

B．won

C．taught

D．told

19.

A．worried

B．excited

C．interested

D．disappointed

20.

A．surprises

B．challenges

C．pleasures

D．opportunities

10 . The world is waiting for you to explore. Where will you go next? Our editors pick four exciting destinations for the year ahead. Grab your bags and go!

Maldives

Why go now: Explore islands on the front lines of climate change

What to know: Maldives is the lowest-lying country on the planet and may disappear in decades due to the rising sea level. So forward-thinking green actions are a matter of survival. The Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve helps protect the Maldives’ coral reefs, which support many coral and fish species, as well as sea turtles, whale sharks, and other animals living in the ocean.

Tasmania, Australia

Why go now: Go to an island that’s wild and beautiful

What to know: Once considered a backwater(闭塞的地方),Tasmania is now one of Australia’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. The key to the attraction of Australia’s southernmost state is its natural beauty, which owes largely to the lasting green spirit of about half a million residents there.

Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia

Why go now: Jump through the Ring of Fire

What to know: Extending into the sea between the Japanese and Aleutian archipelagoes (群岛), Kamchatka is part of the Ring of Fire, the chain of volcanoes. And six separate areas of Kamchatka Peninsula are included within the Volcanoes of Kamchatka UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Guizhou Province, China

Why go now: Step into villages almost untouched by time

What to know: The mountainous region’s plentiful water and cool climate are draws for Apple, Huawei, and other tech powerhouses. This has improved access to the entire province. In Guizhou’s villages, days unfold at a slow pace and people continue farming and textile (纺织品) traditions, which have been practiced since the sixth century. And you can experience this kind of life yourself.

1. What may contribute greatly to the natural beauty of both Maldives and Tasmania?

A．Their small populations.	B．The support of UNESCO.
C．Their underdeveloped economies.	D．People’s environmental awareness.

2. What is Kamchatka Peninsula probably famous for?

A．Wildfire.	B．Volcanoes.
C．Historical sites.	D．Plentiful rainfall.

3. Why is Guizhou recommended by the editors?

A．It maintains traditional villages.	B．There are numerous mountains.
C．It welcomes large tech businesses.	D．The weather is very comfortable there.