1 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was wrong with Tom?

A．He was hit by a taxi.

B．He hurt his head.

C．He fell ill with heart trouble.

2. What did the woman do?

A．She called the doctor.

B．She checked Tom carefully.

C．She took Tom to the hospital.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When will the swim classes begin?

A．On May 1st.

B．On April 30th.

C．On April 29th.

2. How many swim classes are being offered?

A．10.

B．15.

C．20.

3. Who must come to the swim skill show?

A．Those who have no Level 3 certificate.

B．Those who want to pass the skill level test quickly.

C．Those who have never attended Community Pool classes.

4. Who will rate the students’ skill levels?

A．The speaker.

B．The instructors.

C．The local community.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did Karl learn during his trip in Brazil?

A．How to speak the local language.

B．How to take care of animals.

C．How to hunt for food.

2. What made Karl scared during his trip?

A．The heavy rain at night.

B．Touching animals.

C．Sleeping alone.

3. What did Karl think of the local people?

A．They were shy.

B．They were friendly.

C．They were humorous.

4. What will the woman probably do next?

A．Have some food.

B．Go to a print shop.

C．Look at some pictures.

4 . 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。

These days, many Chinese young people have turned to trees to help with their stress. Although it sounds strange, there’s science behind the act of tree-hugging.

A study in 2021     1     (report) that the act of tree-hugging can increase oxytocin (催产素). It’s a hormone responsible for     2     (feel). The     3     (high) the level of oxytocin is, the calmer and happier you may be. Hugging trees for only 21 seconds can lead to     4     increase in oxytocin.

Another hormone     5     (call) cortisol (皮质醇) is a marker of stress. The brain produces more cortisol when the person is anxious, angry, or very sad. Hugging trees helps cut cortisol production,     6     makes us feel better.

Although the activity is     7     (help) to us, it’s important to keep in mind that we shouldn’t hurt nature while doing it. Trees often hold valuable ecosystems. Many small creatures live on the tree and they are too small to be seen. You may want to be gentle when hugging trees—just like how you hug a friend!

There are other ways to turn to nature to help with your stress, such as forest bathing     8     water healer. You can stand or sit     9     a forest and close your eyes to listen to all the sounds around you, or you can sit beside the water to     10     (simple) enjoy the sounds.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．How to improve self-confidence.

B．How to write a good speech.

C．How to get high grades.

2. Who helped the speaker practice speaking?

A．His classmate.

B．His teacher.

C．A drama actor.

3. Which industry does the speaker work in now?

A．Sales.

B．Education.

C．Drama.

4. What does the speaker suggest doing at the end of the talk?

A．Facing mistakes bravely.

B．Taking part in the school play.

C．Talking with the head teacher.

6 . It was early spring and my mother worked the soil into a ridge (隆起部分) for sweet potatoes on the edge of her garden. She planted sweet comas next. When I saw the plants, I was really excited. I thought it was really amazing. This gave me an idea. So one day when my mother was working in the garden again, I said to her, “Mum, can I have some space in your garden?”

My mum looked as if she couldn’t believe her ears. I was just six years old then, after all.

“Why do you want some space?” she asked. “I want to grow some plants, too,” I said.

“What plants do you want to grow?” asked my mum.

I thought of some marigold (万寿菊) seeds I had saved from my grandma’s garden, so I told her I wanted to grow that kind of flower.

My mother didn’t answer me immediately. She looked at her plants. All that she had grown were vegetables. I didn’t know what she was thinking back then, but now I do. She didn’t want to waste her garden space. But at last she said, “OK. You can do that.”

I was very happy when I heard that. My mother then gave me a 4-by-4-foot square of space in the garden. With my mother’s guidance, I happily planted the seeds in my small “garden”. Then I watered them. In the following days I waited for the seedlings to appear. When I finally saw some, I let out cries of joy.

I have fallen in love with gardening ever since, I was lucky that I could work in a “garden” of my own when I was little. Today many children living in cities can’t have such fun. But their parents can still take them out to enjoy nature in the wild. It can bring them great joy, believe me!

1. What did the author want to do when she saw the plants grown by her mum?

A．To learn to grow vegetables.	B．To have her own garden space.
C．To observe the plants every day.	D．To help her mother in the garden.

2. How did the author’s mother feel about the author’s request?

A．Surprised.

B．Excited.

C．Interested.

D．Worried.

3. What was the author’s mother most probably thinking then?

A．She should plant some flowers.	B．She should grow more vegetables.
C．She would have to waste some space.	D．She had a lot of garden space to spare.

4. Why does the author share her story?

A．To introduce marigolds to gardeners.	B．To show today’s children live a boring life.
C．To advise people to buy houses with gardens.	D．To encourage parents to take their kids to nature.

7 . Are flash floods becoming more severe? Natural disasters are generally getting worse—and that's true for floods, too.

As climate change warms the atmosphere, extreme rainfall is rising, which increases the risk of flash floods. Heavy precipitation(降水) events are predicted to increase by 2 to 3 times the historical average. The Federal Emergency Management Agency expects the nation’s floodplains to expand by 45 percent by the end of this century, as the agency reported in a recent study. A study in early 2021 found that increased precipitation—resulting partially from climate change—costs the US an additional $ 2.5 billion each year in flood damage. And some studies show that flood frequency was increasing in the Mississippi River valley and across the Midwest in the last century, as well as in the Northeast over the past 50 years.

There are several steps you can take to prepare for flash floods

First, know the level of risk by looking at flood maps. You may be required to have flood insurance if you live in a high-risk area.

Pay attention to flash flood watches, which the National Weather Service issues to indicate when conditions could result.in flash floods. People in these areas-should be-ready to take action—particularly if the NWS announces a flash flood warning. That’s issued when flash floods are approaching and, at that point, people should immediately leave the area.

But be particularly careful when travelling by car. Don’t drive through flooded streets—it's difficult to judge the water depth, and roadways hidden below the water can collapse. If floodwaters cause your vehicle to lose control, abandon it and seek the higher ground. Rapidly rising water can sweep the vehicle away. Know your surroundings and head to the higher ground, and listen to the radio updates when in a flood.

It’s also important to develop an emergency prepared plan with your family or those you live with to have a few days’ worth of resources.

1. Why does the author ask the question in paragraph 1?

A．To confirm an idea.	B．To conclude the text.
C．To introduce a topic.	D．To express some doubts.

2. How does the authors support the theme of the second paragraph?

A．By analyzing causes.	B．By listing relevant data.
C．By describing processes.	D．By making comparisons.

3. What are the drivers especially advised to do in the text?

A．Purchase insurance.	B．Look at flood maps.
C．Have an emergency plan.	D．Avoid the flooded streets.

4. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?

A．What Is a Flash Flood?

B．Do Flash Floods Need Controlling?

C．How Do We Prepare for Flash Floods?

D．Are Flash Floods Becoming More Severe?

8 . 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。

Mr Swales was talking about what people do, and wanted to find out what his students wanted to be when they grew up. Mr Swales was about to call on Jodie when the girls in the back row burst out laughing.

Shirley yelled, “Jodie’s daddy is a garbageman! Pee-yoo!” Everybody in the class laughed out loud except Jodie. She felt her face turn bright red. She looked around the whole classroom. Everyone was laughing. Some kids were even holding their noses. Mr Swales was angry. He almost never raised his voice, but now he did.

“Silence! I want everybody quiet this instant.”

The laughter stopped immediately. “You should be ashamed of yourselves,” Mr Swales said. “Being a garbageman, I mean, a sanitation engineer, is a difficult and extremely useful job. We should all be grateful to Mr Harris. Where would we be without him? Up to our ears in garbage, that’s where. How would you like that?”

“Pee-yoo!” somebody said. A few kids started laughing again.

“It’s not funny,” Mr Swales went on. “Garbage is a serious matter. I think you all owe Jodie an apology. And after that, you’re all going to write Jodie’s father, Mr Harris, a nice letter to tell him how much you appreciate what he does for all of us.” Everybody moaned (抱怨). Everyone said sorry to Jodie, but Jodie could tell they didn’t really mean it.

Her face was burning red and she felt like crying.

Mr Swales came to her and said, “Let’s go out in the hall, so we can have a private talk.” Jodie couldn’t hold back any more. She started crying out in the hall. “I’m sorry this happened,” he said. “But remember, hard work done well is something to be proud of. There’s nothing wrong with being a garbageman… a sanitation engineer, absolutely not.”

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。
Jodie’s father came to walk her home from school as usual, but she didn’t run up to him the way she always did.
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Next day, Jodie went to work with her father.
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9 . Are you looking for a great scenic spot to travel to? You have to check out the most scenic spots on Maryland’s Coast! We get to see them every day and because of that, we know we have to share them with you. Here are some beautiful places to visit in Worcester County.

OCEAN CITY BEACH & BOARDWALK

Of course, we have to talk about our famous Ocean City, MD beach, and boardwalk! The beach town is lively and full of fun for all ages. With amusements, the most delicious food, and many places for incredible views, Ocean City is the perfect place for a refreshing vacation to relax and enjoy new experiences.

ASSATEAGUE ISLAND

Speaking of the ponies, Assateague Island is nothing short of magical. The narrow island is known for its pine forests, and wildlife. Make sure to keep your eyes open to catch a glimpse (瞥) of bald eagles or wild horses. The island is popular for its biking and walking trails as well as the large beach areas.

POCOMOKE RIVER STATE PARK

The small towns of Pocomoke City and Snow Hill reside around the Pocomoke River State Park and Pocomoke State Forest. The park is a nature lover’s dream with tall pine trees, and a richness of unique Eastern Shore wildlife. The park provides amenities (便利设施) fishing, boating, hiking, picnic areas, and more.

SUNSET MARINA

The name might speak for itself with this one… Views of the bay and sunsets — it can’t be beaten! The full-service marina resort offers a variety of amenities catered (迎合) towards boat owners.

1. Which of the following is the best choice for a family with children?

A．SUNSET MARINA.

B．POCOMOKE RIVER STATE PARK.

C．OCEAN CITY BEACH & BOARDWALK.

D．ASSATEAGUE ISLAND.

2. What do Assateague Island and Pocomoke River State Park have in common?

A．They have pine trees and wildlife.	B．They provide amenities.
C．They are popular for biking.	D．They are known for wild horses.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a textbook.	B．In a science report.
C．In a travel magazine.	D．In a history book.

10 . 举办亚运会（Asian Games）不仅责任重大，也是一种极大的荣耀。(responsible; honor) (汉译英)