1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the competition place changed?

A．It is going to rain tomorrow.

B．The original place is too cold.

C．The original place is too far away.

2. Where will the swimming competition be held?

A．At the Johnson Sports Center.

B．At the school swimming pool.

C．At the New Town Swimming Pool.

3. When will the students set off for the competition?

A．At 9:40 am.

B．At 9:45 am.

C．At 10:00 am.

4. What should the students take to the competition place?

A．Cameras.

B．Lunch.

C．Cold drinks.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is Grace most probably talking to?

A．Her coach.

B．Her husband.

C．Her colleague.

2. How soon will Jake probably go cave diving?

A．In a week.

B．In a few weeks.

C．In a couple of months.

3. What does Jake say about extreme sports?

A．They won’t hurt people.

B．They can prove he is brave.

C．They are interesting and challenging.

4. What will Grace probably prefer to do?

A．Go shopping in the street.

B．Go ice climbing.

C．Stay at home.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What problem does Roger have with exams?

A．He doesn’t work hard.

B．He isn’t clever.

C．He isn’t confident.

2. How will the man help Roger probably?

A．By helping him to stay calm.

B．By finding an expert for him.

C．By giving him some advice about his future.

3. What do we know about the woman?

A．She is busy with exams.

B．She wants to be an expert.

C．She feels relaxed after exercise.

4 . In the past, music recording was primitive. A recording engineer placed microphones in front of instruments. The producer pressed record and signaled the band to play. There was a human touch to recordings, and this way of recording gave rock music its raw edge. But here we are today. Complex and advanced audio software sits in every recording studio. The higher cost and greater practicality make creating digital music common.

However, the modern recordings aren’t beneficial to a rock record. Let’s not forget, being in a band is laborious. You need like-minded musicians to rehearse for hours on end. Nowadays, this isn’t a necessity.

Programming drums on a computer is as simple as filling cells on a spreadsheet, and there you have it, a drumbeat. Only a few professionals are aware that they aren’t listening to true live drums. Such tech is even accessible on your smartphone. Whether on a train or in a bedroom, you can create a full band track without a live band.

What happened to rock music? With pop and hip hop dominating the charts, it feels like the time for bands is over. Is rock music really dying out? Is it really on its last legs, or are we just not trying hard enough?

Artists, inspired by the great rock bands, seek to put their own spin on this classic genre. The spirit of rock music still remains. One singer mixed soul and rock while one band combined indie rock with elements of techno, both with underlying rock characteristics.

The truth is that fresh rock bands are out there and you just need to dig deeper. A search through online music blogs shows a growing number of new rock bands. While rock bands are now not as popular as before and not receiving mainstream exposure, the flame still burns brightly.

1. Which words can best describe the past music recording?

A．Underdeveloped and low-cost.	B．Easy and time-saving.
C．Demanding and complex.	D．Digital and creative.

2. What makes programming drums easy in modern recording process?

A．Low demands for music.	B．Advanced audio software.
C．Deep understanding of music.	D．Help from professional musicians.

3. Why are one singer and one band mentioned in paragraph 5?

A．To tell rock music has lost its original attraction.

B．To show rock music may be presented in new styles.

C．To stress rock music is no longer mainstream music.

D．To compare rock music with some other kinds of music.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Is Rock Music Going Dead?	B．Why Is Rock Music Disappearing?
C．A New Kind of Music Is Emerging	D．A Way of Recording Music Is Getting Accepted

5 . Chinese material scientists have found the soil on the moon may potentially be able to generate oxygen and fuel, a finding that means more possibilities of humans to use lunar resources to further exploration of the moon and beyond.

The researchers at Nanjing University showed that the lunar sample brought back by China’s Chang’e-5 contains active compounds (化合物) that can change carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuel. Initially, they hoped to design a system that took advantage of lunar soil and solar radiation, the two rich resources on the moon, according to a study published on Thursday in the journal Joule.

After analyzing the Chang’e-5’s lunar soil, the team found the sample contained metal-rich substances, which could work as a catalyst (催化剂) to make oxygen using sunlight and carbon dioxide. The team proposed a strategy using lunar soil to electrolyze water from the moon and the astronauts’ life support system into oxygen and hydrogen. The process was powered by sunlight. The carbon dioxide breathed out by moon inhabitants can be collected and combined with hydrogen to produce the fuel, also catalyzed by the lunar soil, according to the study. The researchers said with this method, no external energy apart from sunlight would be used to produce oxygen and fuel to support life on a moon base.

“We use the environmental resources to minimize rocket payload, and our strategy provides a scenario for a sustainable and affordable living environment for life out of the Earth,” said the paper’s first author Yao Yingfang from Nanjing University, expressing his assumption.

“The challenge lies in the fact that catalytic efficiency of lunar soil is lower than catalysts on the Earth,” said the researchers. They are testing different approaches in order to improve the design. The team is looking for an opportunity to test the system in space with China’s future manned lunar missions.

1. What is the main implication of Chinese scientists’ discovery of the moon’s soil?

A．The moon is rich in rare elements.	B．Lunar soil can be used for exploring space.
C．The moon can be lived on by human beings.	D．Lunar soil is a new renewable energy source.

2. What did the researchers work on according to paragraph 3?

A．The process of the sun producing light.

B．The analysis of China’s Chang’e-5’s work.

C．The supportive method producing metal-rich substances.

D．The sustainable living strategy employing lunar resources.

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

A．Profession.

B．Contract.

C．Vision.

D．Sponsor.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The discovery of active compounds on the moon.

B．The testing approaches to improving the lunar soil.

C．The research on the environmental system of the moon.

D．The study of using lunar soil for oxygen and fuel production.

6 . 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。

When I first moved to the south of America in the summer holiday before middle school, I realized that I was stepping into a completely different world. New Orleans, Louisiana, was unlike any place I had ever been to. In the French Quarter, tourists walked around all year with long skinny cups in their hands, and there was a popular game going on the streets which were crowded with cars but had few people. What surprised me more than anything, though, was the constant friendliness and compassion of the people of New Orleans.

“What can I get for you, sugar?” a waitress about my age asked me on my first day in New Orleans.

I was taken aback. The waitress did not even know me, but she treated me like family. She smiled down at me as I pointed to an item on the menu.

“Is the pasta good?” I asked her.

“It’s not my favorite,” she admitted with a smile. “But I’m more of a girl who prefers rice!” She shrugged, letting out a loud laughter.

I looked at her in shock. What was I supposed to say to that? I couldn’t believe that the waitress had just prevented me from ordering something. Actually, she had given me her honest opinion, as if we were best friends. She even told me her name—Mary. She even told me that she just worked as a part-time waitress and that she would be a high school student soon.

After a few days in New Orleans, I got used to kind reminders and polite greetings. I also realized how comforting it was to be treated like I belong wherever I went.

As soon as I settled into my new high school, I adapted myself to the school life. I was drawn to the lively music scene that New Orleans was famous for. I was a trumpet (小号) player, and I wanted to join the school music club. However, I was afraid that I was too poor in music to be qualified for the school music club.

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。

One afternoon, I was surprised to see a group of students including Mary practicing jazz in the school playground.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Finally, with Mary’s encouragement, my hesitation slowly melted away.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7 . The teacher asked, “Is everybody ready?” I _________ wasn’t ready. It was the early 1980’s. I was in my high school typing _________ and totally confused.

I had taken it as a (n) _________ course because taking French or Spanish language seemed too difficult. _________, I wished I hadn’t chosen it. I was on _________—my fingers were shaking and my heart was beating wildly. I had thought we would just be learning to touch type (盲打), not be tested on speed and accuracy. Besides, I was the only freshman in the class, and the other students were _________ to me. My young body felt too nervous to be typing so quickly and _________.

The teacher said, “Hands on home keys. Eyes on books. Ready, type!” Suddenly, the room was alive with 30 electric typewriters’ keys _________ on. I tried my best to _________, but it was obvious that being a secretary wasn’t in my future. While I didn’t __________ many errors, my typing speed was horribly slow. And I knew I wasn’t going to get a good __________ on this test. I really __________ taking this class and wished I could be learning French instead.

Now years later, I’m a novelist. I’m so happy that I took that class and learned how to type. It has helped me write countless __________ flowing through my mind and into my __________ through keyboards. It has helped me to write e-mails full of kindness to __________ with friends and family. It has helped me to do what I should do and share what I was meant to share in life.

1.

A．certainly

B．slightly

C．willingly

D．hardly

2.

A．library

B．class

C．service

D．organization

3.

A．psychological

B．legal

C．advertising

D．optional

4.

A．Otherwise

B．Meanwhile

C．However

D．Therefore

5.

A．edge

B．purpose

C．time

D．track

6.

A．equal

B．senior

C．crucial

D．resistant

7.

A．straightly

B．similarly

C．precisely

D．mindlessly

8.

A．passed

B．fixed

C．taken

D．struck

9.

A．keep up

B．turn up

C．back down

D．come down

10.

A．admit

B．make

C．express

D．analyse

11.

A．decision

B．profession

C．shelter

D．grade

12.

A．enjoyed

B．suggested

C．avoided

D．regretted

13.

A．plays

B．stories

C．sayings

D．poems

14.

A．document

B．case

C．computer

D．room

15.

A．exchange

B．sympathize

C．compare

D．fight

8 . Here is something you need to know before your trip to Grenada.

When to Go

With an average annual temperature of around 25°C, the year in Grenada is divided into two seasons. The dry season is from January to May, and the rainy season is from June to December. The weather is hotter from June to November and cooler from December to March. Hurricanes occur during the rainy season.

What You Need

●A valid passport book and evidence of return/onward travel arrangements are required to enter Grenada.

●A valid passport means it doesn’t expire within 6 months after your return date.

What You Can Do in Grenada

There are so many fun and amazing things to do in Grenada. If you love beaches, you can find your joy in the Grand Anse Beach and the Levera Beach. And for nature lovers, Mount Qua Qua, Royal Mount Carmel Waterfalls and La Sagesse Nature Center are places you are sure to visit. You can’t miss Fort George and Fort Frederick built long ago, which have been standing for centuries. What’s more, if you like eating chocolate a lot, you can also come here in May to be part of the Grenada Chocolate Festival.

Safety & Security

Grenada is very safe but it’s always sensible to exercise caution regardless of where you’re traveling. Exercise these precautions while in Grenada.

●Stay in well-lit and populated areas after dark.

●Don’t leave money, credit cards, cameras and other electronic devices unattended, especially on the beaches or in vehicles.

●Most hotels provide a safe in the room. Lock important things, like your jewellery and passport in it.

1. In which month can you go to Grenada if you want to avoid hurricanes?

A．In December.

B．In November.

C．In June.

D．In March.

2. Which place is best for history lovers to visit?

A．Fort Frederick.	B．Grand Anse Beach.
C．La Sagesse Nature Center.	D．Royal Mount Carmel Waterfalls.

3. What are you advised to do when travelling in Grenada?

A．Leave your passport on the bus.	B．Avoid using cameras in the hotels.
C．Keep your valuables in a hotel safe.	D．Stay in less crowded outdoor areas at night.

9 . Sarkar is a nanotechnologist (纳米技术专家) and assistant professor at MIT. She is conducting her research on brain diseases that _________ the minds of millions of people worldwide.

Born in Kolkata, India, Sarkar credits both of her parents as early _________. Her courage as a researcher comes from her _________, who as a young woman went against social norms (常态) in her village by _________ to fund her own education. Meanwhile, Sarkar’s father _________ her interest in engineering. Sarkar recalls her father finding time for his _________, fashioning devices to make home life more _______, including an electricity-free washing machine. “That got me very _________ in science and technology.” Sarkar says.

After _________ a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, Sarkar __________ California to study nanoclectronics. There, she tested new ways to __________ nanodevices that could reduce the amount of __________ consumed by computers and other everyday electronics. __________, she made a breakthrough by developing a standout nanodevice.

Along the way, Sarkar became fascinated with the __________, which she calls “the lowest energy computer”. She hopes to put nanodevices between human neurons (神经细胞) to improve the computing speed of the processor in our brains. “Our brains are __________, but we could be better than what we are.” she says.

1.

A．enrich

B．read

C．affect

D．poison

2.

A．birds

B．researchers

C．failures

D．inspirations

3.

A．aunt

B．mother

C．sister

D．grandmother

4.

A．working

B．pretending

C．refusing

D．waiting

5.

A．protected

B．switched

C．stimulated

D．supported

6.

A．job

B．holiday

C．discomfort

D．passion

7.

A．complex

B．convenient

C．peaceful

D．meaningful

8.

A．interested

B．honest

C．lucky

D．disappointed

9.

A．starting

B．carning

C．needing

D．introducing

10.

A．adapted to

B．related to

C．headed to

D．belonged to

11.

A．create

B．fix

C．operate

D．sell

12.

A．water

B．money

C．power

D．time

13.

A．Unfortunately

B．Immediately

C．Obviously

D．Eventually

14.

A．computer

B．brain

C．exercise

D．fashion

15.

A．empty

B．busy

C．relaxed

D．remarkable

10 . The Grammy Awards’ Music Educator Award recognizes those who have made a significant contribution and demonstrated a commitment to music education. This year it went to Annie Ray. who was honored for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities.

Ray, who comes from a family of musicians, knows firsthand the impact that a great teacher can make on their students. She was inspired in large part by the diversity of the Annandale community, which represents over 60 countries, including many refugees (难民) and immigrants. “There are a lot of cultures that might typically conflict, and they come together in this very beautiful harmony,” Ray explained.

Ray created the Crescendo Orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Crescendo Orchestra, which was born out of the pandemic (流行病), doesn’t necessarily share the social goals of a program like Best Buddies or the Special Olympics. The focus is on teaching students how to play an instrument, through one-on-one instruction tailored to their needs.

The orchestra is about much more than just making music, however. The program gives students a chance to develop their cooperation skills, make mistakes and learn the art of improving something. “They completely changed my educational philosophy and approach of what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere,” Ray added. “I believe they have a truly powerful message to share with everyone.”

As for the Grammy Award, Ray said that it belongs to her students. She also plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate, in any possible way. “It is a hard profession, but that was really touching,” Ray said. “And there’s nothing else like it.”

1. Why did Annie Ray create the Crescendo Orchestra?

A．To settle social conflicts.

B．To help disabled children.

C．To promote social awareness.

D．To support people during the pandemic.

2. What can we learn about Annie Ray from the passage?

A．She created music for each performance.

B．She was rewarded for her great music talents.

C．She provided more than music to her students.

D．She donated all her money to her talented students.

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

A．Annie Ray: Bringing Home the Grammy for Musical Commitment

B．Crescendo Orchestra: A Symbolic Image of Great Musical Events

C．From Pandemic to Grammy: The Journey to Success of Annie Ray

D．Grammy Awards: A Recognition for the Best Musicians in the World