1 . 2024 年 8 月 15 日是第二个“全国生态日（National Ecology Day）”，你校目前正为此筹备各种活动。假如你是李华，你的好朋友 Alan 对此非常好奇。请你给他写一封回信，要点如下：
1.介绍活动；
2.你的看法；
3.欢迎他参加。
注意：
1. 词数 80 词左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Alan,

I’m excited to tell you about the campus activities to celebrate the second National Ecology Day on August 15, 2024.

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Best regards,

Li Hua

2 . 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。

Beautiful Birthmarks: The Power of Acceptance

Whenever you hear the word “birthmark (胎记)”, you probably think of one of those black or brown spots you have somewhere on your body. However, for me, it’s completely different — I have them both on my lips and inside my mouth, which make them quite visible and, to me, ugly. When

I was young, these birthmarks kept making me feel extremely awkward and self-conscious (难为情的). As these birthmarks always drew a lot of attention, people often asked me, “What are those black marks on your lips?” When I told people that they were birthmarks, they usually said, “How strange！”

In pictures, I used to hide my birthmarks by pursing (噘起) my lips, so I would not have to deal with people’s questions. As I was growing up, the situation didn’t get any better. In the school, my classmates would always tease me, making me feel hurt and helpless. In society, I often encountered individuals who would inquire about my birthmarks even before they knew my name.

Such experiences left me feeling disheartened. I felt like people judged me by my appearance without considering my personality.

My birthmarks are caused by a genetic condition from my mom’s side of the family. My mom’s mom has birthmarks on her lips, and my mom’s uncle and my uncle have some on their bodies. I used to try to cover them up with makeup, but it never looked good. I even consulted a doctor, wanting to have surgery to remove them. But when imagining the process, I would get nervous and eventually give up.

Whenever I cried to my mom about them, she would always comfort me and say, “Learn to accept them and see them as beautiful birthmarks.” However, it wasn’t easy for me to accept my own birthmarks. Every time I showed my birthmarks, people would look at me with strange eyes. I began to regret why I had given up on the surgery and chosen to accept my birthmarks.

注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 词左右。
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:

One day, I met my cousin, who also had a large birthmark on his arm._

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Paragraph 2:

From then on, when I met people, I began to change myself.

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3 . Formula One Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix 2024

From April 19 to 21, the much-anticipated 2024 Formula One Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix will come alive with the roar of engines at the Shanghai International Circuit. Details about tickets for the event are as follows.

Ticket Price:

[Grandstand]              [Session]                                        [Price (RMB)]

A Platinum                    3 Day Ticket                                        3880

• A High                    3 Day/Fri./Sat./Sun. Ticket              2880/490/890/2490

• A Low                    3 Day/Fri./Sat./Sun. Ticket              2280/390/690/1990

• H/K                           3 Day/Fri./Sat./Sun. Ticket              1480/290/590/1290

• C/F/J/L                    3 Day Ticket                                        480

Ticketing Instructions:

• This event adopts electronic tickets with one ticket per person. Children require a full-priced ticket, and children under the age of three are not allowed entry.

• For each session of this event, a maximum of 4 tickets per mobile phone number and 1 ticket per ID card number can be purchased. When purchasing tickets, buyers must provide the audience’s real name, a valid personal ID, and a valid mobile phone number. After a successful purchase, ticket purchasers should retain e-ticket seat information appropriately.

• Ticket refunds can be requested without fees from the date of purchase until 24: 00 on February 29, 2024. From 00:00 on March 1, 2024, to 24: 00 on April 15, 2024, refunds will invite a 10% handling fee. No refunds will be accepted from 00: 00 on April 16, 2024. Returned within 7 working days.

• This event implements real-name verification with ID card and facial recognition for entry.

• The schedule and arrangement of the competition may be subject to changes, and please stay tuned to Formula One Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix official WeChat and Weibo for the latest information.

1. What should be offered to buy a ticket?

A．The audience’s nickname.	B．The audience’s e-ticket seat information.
C．The audience’s WeChat number.	D．The audience’s available phone number.

2. How much will be returned if a couple return their Sat. Ticket of K on March 15?

A．59 yuan.

B．531 yuan.

C．1, 062 yuan.

D．1, 180 yuan.

3. What can we know about Formula One Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix 2024?

A．It will last 7 days.	B．It will be exciting and noisy.
C．It doesn’t limit the audience’s age.	D．It will never be postponed or cancelled.

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。

In 1996, Yi Shu, one of Hong Kong’s most beloved novelists,     1     (deal)with parent-child relationships with the book: Cheng Huan Ji(Bringing Joy to Parents). Now, 28 years later, this story has been adapted into the new drama, Best Choice Ever,     2     has soon become a hit since its recent release on Tencent Video. With Yang Zi and He Saifei starring as a 29-year-old woman Mai Chenhuan from Shanghai and her commanding mother, the drama focuses     3     the girl’s self growth. Chemuan sticks to her own desires for love and professional success,     4     (struggle)hard to live up to her mother’s expectations at the same time. Originally the novel     5     (set)in Hong Kong in 1995, however, scriptwriter Li Jingling has successfully changed the story to a more recent period in Shanghai, noting its unique     6     (explore)of parent-child and family relationships. Despite the fact that Tian Yu, the director. along with most of the key creators are not natives of Shanghai, the drama has got Shanghai’s city life properly. During     7     special three-month visit to Shanghai, Tian Yu visited local attractions, cafes, and restaurants to know more about the citizens and     8     (they)daily life. Excited about the drama’s popularity, Li Jingjing also wished that the series would inspire younger viewers     9     (have)a better understanding of their parents and can     10     (true)embrace their parents’ values by learning how to balance filial love with the pursuit of their own ambitions.

5 . Science is increasingly central to our lives — from its role in creating day-to-day objects such as the smartphones in our pockets, to the big challenges of tackling disease, addressing climate change and focusing on biodiversity loss.

Many of the changes that the discipline brings are hugely beneficial, but they often come with potential downsides that demand public debate. Will artificial intelligence take people’s jobs or destroy elections with false news? How fast can we practically achieve a net zero economy?

For the crucial public debate that is needed on all this to take place, we must have a scientifically literate population. But there is a divide between the scientifically minded and those who choose not to engage with science.

It saddens me that our culture now views science as difficult, which discourages many from taking an interest in it. A British Science Association (BSA) survey recently suggested that only around a third of 14- to 18-year-olds find scientists inspirational or consider the subject to be relevant to their lives.

In fact, science is interlinked with every aspect of our existence and people from all walks of life and of all ages should be able to access it easily. The invention of the printing press was crucial to the Enlightenment because it democratised (普及) knowledge. So, in this increasingly science-centred world, the same attention should be given to popular science writing as is given to other forms of literature.

The Royal Society Science Book Prize is the only one in the world to promote popular science writing. Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time, which was shortlisted (把……列入入围名单) for the prize in 1989, was written for readers who had no prior knowledge of physics and has since become a universally recognised text on the universe.

Democratising science has never been more important. There are so many scientific stories to be told that can help us better understand ourselves. A society equipped with a solid understanding of the issues of the day is a society more able to respond to them in a better way.

1. What does the underlined part “all this” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Beneficial scientific advancements.

B．Challenges facing human beings.

C．Potential downsides of science.

D．Disagreements between scientists and the public.

2. What does the BSA survey reveal about the majority of British young people?

A．They have great respect for scientists.

B．They feel disconnected from science.

C．They know little about the Enlightenment.

D．They wish to land a career in the scientific field.

3. Why has A Brief History of Time been well-received according to the author?

A．It won an international book prize.

B．It focused on important life issues.

C．It was written by a highly-honoured author.

D．It democratised knowledge about the universe.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．The crisis of science in our modern life

B．We must rely on science to tackle our problems

C．Popular science books have never been more important

D．Public debate about science could never be more necessary

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is Alice probably?

A．The woman’s sister.

B．The woman’s mother.

C．The woman’s daughter.

2. What may attract Jason most?

A．Chinese cartoons.

B．Car collections.

C．Space exploration.

3. Where does the woman decide to go in the end?

A．Shanghai Auto Museum.

B．Shanghai Children’s Museum.

C．Shanghai Animation and Comics Museum.

7 . As a single parent of two, Carolyn had always been inspired to get her bachelor’s degree ( 学士学位). However, the day-to-day life had________in the way. Luckily, her son, Immanuel Patton, continually encouraged her to________her degree as he was working towards his own. It_________they could graduate from university together.

The ________to graduation wasn’t always easy, with Carolyn________that completing her degree on top of working was a _________at times. Immanuel also faced________challenges of his own, at one point________a 1.0 grade point average and being placed on academic probation (留校观察).

“I had a meltdown (崩溃), but I got back on ________. My son says: ‘If I can do it, you can do it, too,’ ” Carolyn recalled. The two encouraged one another and________completed their degrees.

The ________graduation came almost 20 years after a promise Immanuel made to Carolyn while he was in________to get their degrees together. On________day, the Pattons celebrated their joint achievement, standing for photos with the UMGC president, Gregory Fowler.

________ what life looks like after graduation, Carolyn says she hopes to use her bachelor’s degree to ________a pay raise at work. Immanuel says that he is now looking for a job, possibly in academic advising.

1.

A．changed

B．lost

C．stood

D．come

2.

A．pursue

B．hold

C．download

D．fancy

3.

A．showed

B．meant

C．requested

D．proved

4.

A．attention

B．reaction

C．devotion

D．journey

5.

A．apologizing

B．noting

C．demanding

D．warning

6.

A．struggle

B．trick

C．foundation

D．process

7.

A．technical

B．general

C．academic

D．physical

8.

A．restoring

B．checking

C．receiving

D．expecting

9.

A．land

B．duty

C．stage

D．track

10.

A．totally

B．ultimately

C．nearly

D．repeatedly

11.

A．joint

B．virtual

C．original

D．improved

12.

A．university

B．danger

C．power

D．kindergarten

13.

A．registration

B．application

C．interview

D．graduation

14.

A．In spite of

B．In need of

C．In terms of

D．In hopes of

15.

A．afford

B．secure

C．include

D．review

8 . 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。

As the severe winter conditions set in, the Chinese merganser (秋沙鸭) starts its annual migration (迁徙). These birds leave northeastern China     1     (seek) shelter in milder climates further south. Among the numerous regions that these birds travel to during their winter migration, Hubei Province stands     2     as a significant wintering site. The province’s wetlands offer an ideal environment for the Chinese merganser, providing plentiful food and safe nesting     3     (place). The sighting of nearly 500 of these rare birds     4     (confirm) Hubei’s role as a vital winter habitat.

The Chinese merganser, a species     5     existence predates most of today’s living organisms, enjoys the     6     (high) level of national protection in China. China’s     7     (commit) to preserving these ‘living fossils (化石)’ is not just an effort to protect an endangered species, but also an effort to safeguard a piece of our planet’s ancient history.

The significant presence of the Chinese mergansers in the wetlands of Jingmen City is     8     example of hope for the conservation efforts aimed at     9     (protect) these unique birds. It serves as a reminder of the complicated relationship we share with nature and the responsibility we bear to protect and preserve the diverse ecosystems that are home to such     10     (remark) species.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What happened to Maya at age eight?

A．She became speechless.

B．She went blind.

C．She lost her hearing.

2. Why did Maya begin to write?

A．To enter a competition.

B．To become a famous poet.

C．To influence others positively.

3. Which of the following contains poems and paintings?

A．Still I Rise.

B．Phenomenal Woman.

C．Life Doesn’t Frighten Me.

10 . “The cure for anything is salt,” says a character in Karen Blixen’s short story The Deluge at Norderney. Everyday life has got a lot saltier since Blixen’s era — and salt is no longer the cure-all it once was. So what should we be doing about it?

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends capping your salt intake at 5g a day, and keeping it even lower if possible. That’s because, according to a large body of evidence, eating a lot of it is linked to high blood pressure, which in turn is a risk factor for heart disease. More recently, extra salt has also been associated with stomach cancer.

So is the answer to put down the shaker? It’s a bit more complicated than that: as the British Heart Foundation notes, 75% of the salt that we eat is added before our food even hits our plates. The UK was a world leader in salt reduction, with the Food Standards Agency enforcing (施行) strict limits on how much could be included in most products.

In 2010, however, as the government introduced “responsibility deals”, the food industry itself took the lead in the process, with limits becoming much more voluntary. Now, even brands that would like to reduce the salt content of their foods are hamstrung by what everyone else is doing: apart from being one of the cheapest forms of flavouring available, salt can also be used to bulk up (增重) foods by increasing their water content.

“As a work partner of mine said, leaving it up to the manufacturers (制造商) is like putting a mosquito in charge of a blood bank,” says Graham MacGregor, a professor of medicine. “Some supermarkets want better enforcement, but it has to come from above.”

The answer, then, is that this is one health concern that we should probably be collectively worrying about. You can take steps like cooking most of your meals and avoiding takeaways and ready meals. But it’s not an option for everyone. “If you really want to lower your salt intake, the best first step might be to write to your MP (国会议员),” says MacGregor.

1. What does paragraph 2 mainly focus on concerning salt?

A．Its potential danger to health.	B．Its daily recommended intake.
C．Its significance to everyday life.	D．Its curing ability for certain diseases.

2. What does the underlined word “hamstrung” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Copied.

B．Restricted.

C．Doubted.

D．Criticized.

3. Which of the following describes “responsibility deals” in MacGregor’s opinion?

A．A win-win strategy.	B．An ill-intentioned policy.
C．A business-restricting practice.	D．A poorly thought-out initiative.

4. What is the key to lower salt intake according to MacGregor?

A．The food industry’s voluntary efforts.	B．The UK government enforcing strict laws.
C．The general public’s return to home cooking.	D．The WHO introducing minimum standards.