1 . Julia found some of her grandmother Georgie’s old design sketches (草图) from the 1940s. Georgie told her granddaughter she was proud of the sketches and wanted them to be _________ by more people, for _________ was a big part of her life. “Being alone all day was difficult for Grandma. I think doing something would _________ lift her spirits,” Julia said.

Julia took some pictures of those sketches and made a post. It became _________ overnight. A lot of replies under the post _________ Julia to physically make her grandmother’s designs. Though her sewing (缝纫) skills were _________, Julia decided to figure it out. And she learned the basics soon.

With the help of her grandmother, Julia spent countless hours _________ the sketches and turning them into complete designs. Despite the great interest her followers had in_________ her grandma’s designs, the dresses Julia recreated were not for sale. “We have _________ when we do these projects and we don’t like to take this too seriously. Maybe one day that’ll become a career, but right now we’re just focusing on our __________. I’m glad to put on the dresses and __________ them to Grandma. I __________ that I will re-wear the dresses. So I try to be as environmentally friendly as possible,” Julia said.

“You can have your own __________ and it’s never too late to go after it. You can still follow something __________ in your life at any age. Maybe it won’t __________, but it’s worth taking that risk,” Julia said.

1.

A．shown

B．checked

C．discovered

D．appreciated

2.

A．fashion

B．performance

C．travel

D．play

3.

A．slightly

B．greatly

C．poorly

D．hardly

4.

A．popular

B．helpful

C．different

D．convenient

5.

A．taught

B．forced

C．challenged

D．encouraged

6.

A．necessary

B．special

C．limited

D．excellent

7.

A．copying

B．protecting

C．judging

D．improving

8.

A．recording

B．buying

C．changing

D．praising

9.

A．experience

B．freedom

C．pleasure

D．instruction

10.

A．service

B．creation

C．story

D．duty

11.

A．introduce

B．hand

C．connect

D．present

12.

A．promise

B．doubt

C．admit

D．warn

13.

A．education

B．surprise

C．interest

D．memory

14.

A．natural

B．meaningful

C．peaceful

D．practical

15.

A．work out

B．stand out

C．pass down

D．move around

2 . 阅读下面材料，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 Dunhuang Academy recently showed its latest digital achievement—a digitalized version of the Library Cave.

As the 17th cave of the Mogao Grottoes(石窟), the Library Cave     1     (discover)in 1900 in Dunhuang City, a city in the northwest of China’s Gansu Province,     2     around 60, 000 rare cultural relics dug out. Since then, more than 10 countries     3     (take) away about 40, 000 pieces from the site. To protect the cultural relics, digital technology is used     4     (perform) 3-D modeling of the cultural relics and reproduce some of the relics     5     have been lost overseas. By     6     (visit) the website “Digital Dunhuang”, people can view the images of the cultural relics in the cave.

The Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, are a 1,600-year-old UNESCO world heritage site.     7     idea of digitalizing Dunhuang was put forward in the late 1980s. The following decades have seen much     8     (develop) and numerous achievements in digital preservation (保存).

At present, the “digital Dunhuang project” has     9     (successful) completed the digital collection of over 300 grottoes. Its digital platform, launched at the end of 2022, shares about 6,500     10     (create) works with people around the world.

3 . Study Abroad Scholarships to Apply for in 2024

Found the perfect study abroad program, but don’t know how to pay for it? Fortunately, here are some study abroad scholarship opportunities for students looking to take their studies overseas!

Trenchard Cox Scholarship

All you have to do is write two 400-word reasoned descriptions: one on a work of art you love and one that you hate. The scholarship, established in memory of Sir Trenchard Cox, awards the winner an Art History Abroad 2-week summer course in Venice.

Requirement: At least 16 and no older than 18 years of age

Deadline: March 1, 2024

Arcadia Abroad Scholarships & Financial Aid

Did you know that Arcadia Abroad provides financial aid to around 70% of students who apply for it? It values equity, diversity, and inclusivity when awarding scholarships. Students who apply for scholarships will need to write a 300-word essay.

Requirement: Must be included in an Arcadia Abroad program

Award: $ 500-$ 2,500

Deadline: February 1, 2024

AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships, Grants & Financial Support

We believe a study abroad experience is an important part of well-rounded university education and we are committed to providing financial help to as many students as possible. AIFS also offers internship (实习期) and study abroad + internship mixed programs to support the development of personal and professional skills.

Award: $ 500- $ 5,000

Deadline: June 1, 2024

American Association of University Women(AAUW) Fellowships & Grants

The AAUW supports women searching for a variety of graduate academic opportunities. There are no barriers (障碍) to full participation in this organization. Preference is given to those who show great interest in the advancement of girls and women.

Requirement: Women only

Award:$ 2,000- $ 50,000

Deadline: November 15, 2024

1. What is required to apply for Trenchard Cox Scholarship?

A．Being over 18 years of age.	B．Fluency in English and Italian.
C．Two 400-word essays on artworks.	D．A member of the Art History Abroad summer course.

2. Which of the four scholarship programs ends the earliest?

A．Trenchard Cox Scholarship.

B．Arcadia Abroad Scholarships & Financial Aid.

C．AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships, Grants & Financial Support.

D．American Association of University Women(AAUW)Fellowships & Grants.

3. Who is most likely to receive the AAUW Fellowships & Grants?

A．A freshman suffering economically.	B．A graduate needing internship abroad.
C．An art student from a developing country.	D．A female student devoted to women education.

4 . There are a lot of strategies for visiting a museum and avoiding “museum tiredness”. Consider what is mentioned below in planning.     1    

Regardless of a museum’s size, you’ll get tired quickly if you try to look closely at every object displayed. Likewise, most museums provide lots of information about the objects on view. So don’t try to read everything.     2     “Tombstone” labels are very brief and provide facts about the artist, their country etc. There may be a number, which the museum uses to register the object, usually according to when it became a part of the collection, and a credit line that indicates the donor. Object labels are placed next to many objects.     3     The approach used to write museum labels has been much debated among art historians and museum professionals.

    4     Ask for a map, or have museum staff suggest highlights in the collection or special exhibitions. Many museums have special tours, audioguides, or downloadable apps that point you to these objects.

Some people recommend setting a specific amount of time for your visit (1 or 2 hours).     5     In addition to benches in the galleries, most museums have a cafe, shop, sculpture courtyard or gardens where you can hang out and relax for a bit.

A．You’ll likely meet with two types of labels.

B．You are sure to make the most of your experience.

C．It’s always a good idea to stop by the information desk.

D．It would also be wise to plan frequent breaks in the galleries.

E．Note that these might not be artworks that you find appealing.

F．If you live near, consider frequent visits to the changed exhibitions.

G．These aim to give information not always obvious about the artwork.

5 . No matter what your dream is, mastering a foreign language will surely give you more chances to your career (事业). The following are some tips on learning a new language that will help you shorten the road to success.

Choose the language. If you are considering what language you should learn, choose the language that you are interested in. If you choose a language you have no interest in, the speed of your learning will be slow.     1    

Relax yourself. Do not worry about what you cannot remember, or cannot yet understand, or cannot yet say. The language will gradually become clearer in your brain.     2     Just make sure you spend enough time on the language.

Encourage people to help you correct you mistakes. When you speak a foreign language, make it perfectly clear to the person you are speaking to and don’t be upset if they point out your mistakes.     3     So actively ask them to help you correct mistakes and thank them for what they do.

    4     Like anything, if you don’t want to quit it, you have to find a way to make it fun. Find people you enjoy talking to. Go to extra-curricular activities where you can practise the language you are learning while doing something fun. Don’t just sit in a classroom in front of a book, or you are likely to feel bored.

Follow your style.     5     If you are a visual learner, you can take notes and review them often or watch videos. If you are an aural (听觉的) learner, listen to some language programs or tapes and speak along with them.

A．Find a way to make it fun.

B．So relax and enjoy the process.

C．To be sure, you’ll make mistakes.

D．Worse still, you may give up finally.

E．Start with the most 100 most common words.

F．We all have our own unique ways of learning things.

G．If no one points them out, you won’t improve your skills.

6 . 读万卷书，行万里路。(汉译英)

7 . 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。

Themed with “Ecological Priority, People-oriented Garden Expo”, the 14th China (Hefei) International Garden Expo     1     (hold) on 26 September 2023 in Hefei, Anhui Province.

The Hefei Garden Expo Park, the     2     (large) urban park in the world, is located in Hefei’s Luogang Park,     3     covers an area of 3. 23 square kilometers and features landscape architecture from 31 Chinese cities and 7 ones from abroad. Each garden has landscape pieces     4     (design) with local features.

In overall arrangement and tiny details, the Hefei Garden Expo Park is a     5     (reflect) of environmental protection and ecological sustainable development.     6     (walk) in the gardens is a good way for visitors to enjoy themselves in the natural landscapes and cultural customs of various cities and towns, both     7     home and abroad.

In the future, the Hefei Garden Expo Park will continue to play     8     (it) role as a green ecological showcase, attracting more and more visitors     9     (come) and visit. With this showcase, Hefei is opening     10     new chapter in urban development, providing now ideas for the sustainable development of future cities.

8 . 世上无难事、只怕有心人。(汉译英)

9 . Reading has always been a useful skill. And with reading becoming more digital, educators should start looking into how they can teach this important skill to the students.

With the development of social media, students are connecting more with written language than ever before. This should be a success up to a point. But the reading they do does not always bring good reading skills or challenge its readers with new words. The National Literacy Trust found that students who use social media held a more positive (积极的) view on reading and writing. Educators need to make use of this new reading culture.

One way this can be achieved is by using digital libraries. Students as young as three are being encouraged to read online. Epic! is a good place to start. It is an eBook service that offers readers under 12 chances to read about 20,000 books. Similar apps allow students to read books they like. Educators need to understand that giving students the freedom to choose books that are attractive to them is important. If students enjoy what they. read, they will see reading as a good way to get information.

There are ways that digital technology can be applied into teaching reading. Educators can use tools to check the way students read. By understanding students’ reading habits and speeds, educators can know where the problems lie. Then they can change their teaching to best suit the needs of their students.

This was very difficult to judge before, and educators had no tools but to make their students read out loud. The digital age is giving students control their own reading and allowing teachers to teach according to the students’ needs.

1. What can be learned about social media from Paragraph 2?

A．It does harm to family relationships.

B．It should be used to support students’ learning.

C．It has greatly helped improve users’ reading skills.

D．It can hardly develop users’ learning ability.

2. What should students be encouraged to do?

A．Use digital resources to read what they like.

B．Read different types of books as much as possible.

C．Share their views on the Internet after reading.

D．Stay away from traditional learning tools.

3. How does digital technology help educators?

A．It reduces theirs communication with students.

B．It needs them to receive further education.

C．It reduces their stress.

D．It helps them to know the needs of the students.

4. What is the author’s attitude to the digital way of teaching reading?

A．Doubtful.

B．Supportive.

C．Surprised.

D．Confused.

10 . 无论你想学什么，制定计划前确定你的目标很重要。(汉译英)