1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When should you arrive when invited to a party at 8:00 in America?

A．From 8:00 to 8:30.

B．From 8:30 to 9:00.

C．From 9:00 to 9:30.

2. What will be provided at a party besides alcohol and food?

A．Music.

B．Cigarettes.

C．Games.

3. What would probably be served at midnight during a party?

A．Beer.

B．Wine.

C．Cookies.

4. What do we know about the man?

A．He will attend a party.

B．He has never been to a party.

C．He is good at dancing.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the woman first learn about the student action union?

A．By attending one of their meetings.

B．Through her roommate.

C．By reading the newspaper.

2. What is the student action union trying to do?

A．Secure more student parking spaces.

B．Protect an open space on campus.

C．Get more funding for their group.

3. What does the woman agree to do?

A．Sign a petition(请愿书).

B．Help the man plan a student meeting.

C．Make a donation to support the group.

3 . Why will the city be decorated?

A．To make the city beautiful.

B．To celebrate a festival.

C．To welcome the film stars.

4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The unexpected financial difficulties Jake’s family faced not only affected their daily lives but also Jake’s once vibrant spirit. Simple pleasures, like weekend outings, became rare luxuries as they tightened their belts. As for Jake, he longed to ease the strain on his parents, but as a teenager, he often felt like he was fighting a losing battle against forces beyond his control. As Jake’s best friend, seeing him gradually become disheartened left me with a bitter taste in my heart.

Amidst the chaos of the daily struggles, Jake referred to music as his refuge, a place where he could find a sense of peace by singing. Within the singing blending passion and tenderness, he would allow himself to dream of a brighter future, where the strains of financial hardship were nothing but a distant memory. In spite of his remarkable singing talent, Jake had always been shy about performing publicly as he struggled with feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. However, with his family’s situation growing more severe, I saw an opportunity for him to use his gift for a greater cause.

One evening, as we sat on his porch discussing his family’s hardship, I suggested organizing a mini-concert in our community to raise fund and invite the neighbors to attend. We could set up a small stage where Jake could showcase his singing talent. Though Jake finally nodded to the idea, he was uneasy deep inside, his self-doubt and insecurity surfacing. What if no one came? What if no one liked his singing? What if no one cared about his family situation? The thought of being the center of attention was more than challenging, even threatening to him. He feared judgment and failure, worried that his efforts wouldn’t be enough to make a difference. Then came the rehearsal (排练) and Jake took part as planned.

注意：1. 续与词数应为150词左右；
2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

However, in my eyes, Jake’s hesitation still remained a problem.

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On the day of the mini-concert, Jake stepped onto the small stage.

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5 . Finding something that tastes truly __________ —fresh prawns cooked in yellow curry and served with spicy beans, for example — is made much easier with a motorbike. (根据句意填空)

6 . On the warm and occasionally rainy island of Phuket, I found the best way to __________ Thailand’s treasures was by motorbike. (根据句意填空)

7 . When the opportunity __________ for me to do some summer traveling, I eventually settled on Thailand. (根据句意填空)

8 . Schoolchildren should be the main target for education because they are not only in their formative years but also the __________ eaters of fast food. (根据句意填空)

9 . However, too much intake of sugar, calorie and fat is __________ health-threatening, for fast food, in most cases, is low in nutritional value. (根据句意填空)

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。

AI is like a magic force in our world today. It promises big changes in many fields, like making things better and     1     (easy) for people. Nevertheless, this rapid progress also brings about     2     series of challenges and concerns.

In terms of technological advancements, remarkable breakthroughs     3     (make) by AI development recently. It can process tons of data, learn from patterns, and make smart decisions. This has opened up new doors in places like healthcare, finance, and     4     (get) around. AI-powered robots can do complex surgeries with     5     (accurate), while clever algorithms (算法) can predict what’s going to happen in the market and manage money well. Plus, self-driving cars are going to change     6     we get around, reducing accidents and traffic jams.

    7     these advancements, the development of AI has also presented several drawbacks. One significant concern is the potential displacement of human jobs. As AI gets more powerful, it might replace workers in lots of different jobs, leading to people being out of work and messing up     8     global economy. Plus, there exist ethical problems about Al, like privacy issues and the risk of people using AI for harmful purposes. Then     9     (come) the risk of data being stolen with AI.

In conclusion, while AI brings loads of benefits, it also has its challenges and concerns. We need to think     10     (cautious) about the advantages and disadvantages of AI, and make sure it’s used in a way that’s best for everyone.