1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the aim of the campaign?

A．To remind people of Earth Day.

B．To encourage people to reduce garbage.

C．To warn people of the bad effects of pollution.

2. What will be the task on the second day?

A．Planting trees.

B．Designing posters.

C．Collecting garbage.

3. What does the man expect the teachers to do?

A．Paint paper.

B．Stop driving cars.

C．Decorate classrooms.

4. How does Sara find the man's ideas?

A．Absurd.

B．Hollow.

C．Practical.

2 . 假设你是李华，你校上周在黄山进行了一次主题为“an eco-friendly study trip”的研学旅行。你的朋友Bob对此很感兴趣，写信询问你相关情况，请你给他回信告诉他：
1.研学旅行的目的，时间，地点及参与者；
2.你对此活动的感受。
注意：字数在80词左右。
Dear Bob,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

3 . 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。

It took 25 long years, but 52-year-old Xie Kefeng was finally reunited with his son, who had been snatched as a baby. The power of technology,     1    (specific)a facial comparison algorithm played a major role in bringing about the happy outcome.

In 1998, Xie’s wife stepped out of home to buy groceries, leaving their three-month-old second son, Xie Qingshuai, on the bed     2     the door unlocked. When she returned 10 minutes later, the child     3    (disappear). The couple reported the incident to the police, but the child could not be found.

In late November this year, Xie Kefeng received a call from the police informing him that a facial comparison had led to Xie Qingshuai     4    (find). A DNA comparison confirmed that it was indeed his long-lost son.

Xie Qingshuai, who now     5    (prove)outgoing, positive and diligent, was reunited with his family for the first time. Unknown to his family, he had been sold to a couple     6     lived in Xingtai as well. After the man he knew as his father died, his wife remarried and moved away, leaving Xie Qingshuai to be brought up by his adoptive grandparents.

On Sunday, Beijing DeepGlint Technology Co,     7     artificial intelligence technology company, announced that a facial comparison algorithm developed by it had played a vital role in the reunion.

    8    (base)on the principle that facial features among relatives tend to be similar, the company’s algorithm can identify highly relevant potential     9    (match), significantly improving the     10    (efficient)of the search process.

4 . In an era where data centers are becoming increasingly vital for our digital society, China has begun a groundbreaking endeavor to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability.

Nestled off the coast of Sanya, Hainan province, China is in the process of constructing the world’s first commercial underwater data center. This project aims to revolutionize the industry by using the power of the ocean depths while saving a significant amount of energy and land. With the potential to equal the computational (计算的) abilities of about 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is bound to be a game-changer.

The data center modules (模块) of China’s underwater facility are being carefully installed on the seafloor at depths of around 35 meters. Designed to withstand the harsh underwater conditions, these modules are expected to operate sustainably for up to 25 years. Each watertight storage module weighs an impressive 1,300 tons and boasts the capability to process over 4 million high-definition images every 30 seconds. When combined, the entire facility is projected to match the computational power of surprising 6 million conventional PCs working together.

The construction of the underwater data center is a result of collaboration between Sanya officials and several Chinese tech firms. With the initial deployment of one storage module in April and the recent addition of a second module, the project is well underway. The ambitious plan aims to have a total of 100 modules fully operational by 2025, marking a significant milestone in sustainable data center development.

The motivation behind this pioneering project extends beyond technological advancement. By choosing an underwater data center, China is actively addressing the challenges of land conservation. Traditional data centers can occupy vast amounts of land, often equal to the size of multiple soccer fields. In contrast, this underwater marvel takes up minimal dry space, preserving land for other essential purposes. Additionally, the use of natural seawater cooling reduces the strain on traditional energy sources, leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. This environmentally conscious approach agree with global sustainability goals and sets an example for the industry to follow.

1. Why does China start the data centre project?

A．To push the boundaries of the country.	B．To innovate the digital field.
C．To use the power of the ocean depths.	D．To save a significant amount of energy and land.

2. Which statement is right according to para 2 and paragraph 3?

A．China has successfully constructed a data center.

B．The whole underwater facility weighs 1300 tons.

C．The facility is more powerful than a conventional data centre.

D．All the modules are not equipped.

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

A．Cooperation

B．Conflict

C．Compromise

D．Conclusion

4. How does the author support his opinion in the last paragraph?

A．By analyzing the fact.	B．By providing reasons.
C．By making comparison.	D．By giving examples.

5 . Italki works with Emmersion and Oxford Online Placement Test to provide online language tests for language learners.

Test contents:

Italki Language Test is powered by Emmersion, which offered two kinds of test contents, Emmersion Speaking test and Emmersion Grammar test. The Emmersion Speaking test is available for 7 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Portuguese and Italian, and is mostly designed to use neutral accents and not focus on a specific dialect. However, the Spanish test uses a Latin American accent, and the Portuguese test leans towards a Brazilian accent. The Emmersion Grammar test is available for 5 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian.

OOPT, Oxford Online Placement Test includes an English Grammar test.

Expiration (有效期):

1. OOPT is valid for a year from the purchase date.

2. Italki Language test is valid for 1 year after purchase. You can take up to 4 times tests within one purchase. To take the test, you need to activate (激活) it to start. Italki Language Test won’t limit you to activate the same language for these 4 tests. You can choose any available language you want to activate each time.

What should I prepare before taking the Italki Language Test?

A stable internet connection.

An updated internet browser. Chrome is recommended, but here, you’ll find a list of compatible (可兼容的) browsers and equipment, including mobile devices and computers: https://support.emmersion.ai/support/solutions/articles/60000703287-device-and-browser-requirements.

A quiet environment with little or no background noise.

A headset with a built-in microphone (Optional).

How long will the test take?

The test will ask you 40-45 questions, which should take 15 minutes to 30 minutes.

However, it depends on you. The computerized adaptive testing adapts to the examinee’s level. There isn’t a set number of questions, and the questions won’t always be the same. For the OOPT test, please make sure that you click “submit” to complete your test within the one-hour time limit. Otherwise, you won’t get a score as the exam didn’t finish in time.

1. How many foreign languages are available for a Spanish student in an Emmersion Grammar test?

A．one

B．four

C．five

D．seven

2. Which is a must for a Italki Language test?

A．A quiet environment.

B．The Chrome browser.

C．A computer.

D．A headset with a built-in microphone.

3. What else should you pay attention to when taking a test?

A．Accents are not acceptable in the test.

B．You should stick to one language for tests within one purchase.

C．The numbers of questions in the test are not fixed.

D．You should click “submit” within 45 minutes in an OOPT text.

6 . Why is George late?

A．He missed the bus.

B．His bike broke down.

C．He had to change clothes.

7 . As a child, I used to visit my grandfather’s shirt shop in Milan. It wasn’t until I was older that I realized how _________ he was in the city. Working behind his table he was cutting the most beautiful shirts that Milan ever saw.

I remember the shop being filled with _________ of all colors and patterns and the sound of the sewing machine. The smell of _________ cut cloth filled the air, and I couldn’t help but feel a _________ of warmth and comfort.

Our afternoon play was to choose the fabric and the tie that would _________ it. Not easy. We could not be too classic, neither too weird; it was a mix of _________ and modernity. We would spend hours trying to get it just right, and I loved every moment of it.

As I grew older, I began to appreciate the value of the matching game, and I found myself _________ to the world of fashion. I pursued a career in _________, using the skills and knowledge that my grandfather had passed down to me.

Now, as I walk through the streets or _________ online shops, I can instinctively tell what’s right. My grandfather’s taste never __________ me.

Looking back on those __________ spent with my grandfather, I realize that it wasn’t just about choosing the perfect shirt or tie. It was about learning how to appreciate beauty and __________ in all its forms. I am forever __________ for the time that we spent together in his shop.

He will always be a(n) __________ to me, and I will forever __________ the memories that we created together in his shop in Milan.

1.

A．troubled

B．cozy

C．popular

D．comfortable

2.

A．papers

B．fabrics

C．instruments

D．machines

3.

A．previously

B．casually

C．carelessly

D．freshly

4.

A．waste

B．result

C．sense

D．limitation

5.

A．fight against

B．go with

C．cope with

D．draw on

6.

A．taste

B．touch

C．sound

D．smell

7.

A．drawn

B．deserted

C．forced

D．urged

8.

A．education

B．advertisement

C．entertainment

D．design

9.

A．surf

B．establish

C．purchase

D．decorate

10.

A．impressed

B．left

C．impacted

D．attracted

11.

A．mornings

B．decades

C．afternoons

D．seconds

12.

A．sportsmanship

B．craftsmanship

C．membership

D．friendship

13.

A．grateful

B．responsible

C．eager

D．prepared

14.

A．performer

B．cheat

C．inventor

D．inspiration

15.

A．lose

B．search

C．cherish

D．decline

8 . Not only does the weekend give you a chance to kick back and relax, it’s also likely going to be packed with activities that improve your wellbeing.     1    .

    2    .

There’s nothing quite like a little escape from the school-and research shows your health is a lot better for it. Not only do weekends make you happier, research shows they also help you accomplish more once you’re back at your desk.

Spending time in the sun can improve your wellbeing

Soak up a little vitamin D—it’s good for your soul. Studies suggest the sunlight can boost happiness.     3    . Just don’t get too carried away: Too much sun exposure can damage your skin in the long run and put you at the risk of burns, heat stroke and other scary effects.

Being by the ocean can make your mind in peace

If you’re lucky enough to hang on the water this weekend,     4     Experts say and research suggests a little Vitamin Sea can put the brain in a meditative state and help give the mind a break from over stimulation.

Seeing family has psychological benefits

There’s no better time to hang with the people you care about most than a nice weekend. Research shows hanging with family can help beat stress. Pack a bag and head to see your family or just spend a little extra time with your friends.     5    .

Making food for a picnic could give you a boost

Psychologists say there are benefits to baking for other people, from mindfulness to a sense of altruism. Caring about others has its own added wellbeing benefits.

A．It can also help lower your blood pressure

B．You’ll end the weekend feeling a lot more relaxed

C．Relaxing on the weekend will bring more freedom

D．you’ll acquire some benefits from those waves

E．you’ll feel the strong desire to dive into it instantly

F．Taking the break from study will boost your productivity

G．So not only are you having fun, you’re boosting your health in the process

9 . Here is the list of people with disabilities, who are living life to the fullest!

Frida Kahlo

During her childhood, Frida Kahlo suffered from polio(小儿麻痹症). When she became a young lady, she was also involved in an accident that worsened her problems. Throughout her entire life, she was facing serious physical issues and was in bed because of severe pain. However, she didn’t let that defeat her, and she became one of the famous artists of the 20th century.

John Nash

John Nash had mental disease. He mixed the line between what is real and what isn’t. His life story was given light due to the movie A Beautiful Mind. John Nash was aware of his illness but fought against it, not letting it tear him, and developed a successful academic career. He won a Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994.

Andrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli was partially blind but that didn’t stop him from taking piano lessons until he was 6 years old. Unfortunately, when he was 12 years old, he suffered a blow during a football game that completely blinded him. His blindness didn’t stop him from pursuing and focusing on singing.

Bethany Hamilton

Bethany Hamilton, at the age of 13, was a rising star surfer. However, after an attack with a 14-foot tiger shark, she, unfortunately, lost her left arm. One month after the attack, she was back on the seas and surfing to her dreams once again. After 2 years, she won her first national surfing title. She is still an active surf competitor to this day.

1. Whose story was adapted for film?

A．John Nash’s	B．Frida Kahlo’s.
C．Andrea Bocelli’s.	D．Bethany Hamilton’s.

2. What can we know about Andrea Bocelli?

A．He was fond of music.

B．He was totally blind at 6.

C．He was once a famous football player.

D．He had to stay in bed because of his illness.

3. How is the common part between Frida Kahlo and Bethany Hamilton?

A．They were good at sports.

B．They were born with disabilities.

C．They met with a serious accident.

D．They won some kind of national prizes.

10 . “Are you ready for our walk?” Grandma asked the usual question every Friday evening. “Of course, we are!” We ________ excitedly. Growing up, my sisters and I always knew Grandma had heart problems and couldn’t do anything hard, but we did know she would do anything to spend more with us.

One day, we were told that Grandma only had 2% heart ________. Her heart was ________, but she found out that there was a way to live longer: a surgery.

The ________ of the surgery was rough for our family, as we woke up bright and early to ________to the hospital. That car ride left me with worried thoughts ________ through my mind: Will Grandma be okay? Will we ever take another walk?

When we arrived at the hospital, we knew exactly where to go, as we had been there many times before. After________ those familiar doors up the stairs, my mom and I walked up to the nurses’ desk and asked for Grandma.

“Oh, Mary?” A nurse answered. “She’s one of the nicest ________ we had.” Then she ________ us to the waiting room and told us that only two of us were permitted to go into the ward (病房) to say goodbye to Grandma before she went in for surgery.

When my turn came, I________ the chance. I ran forward and gave her the biggest hug with tearful eyes. Grandma, holding me tightly in her arms, said, “I know there’s a chance I won’t ________ it, but I love you forever.” I comforted her, “Don’t worry, honey. We are all waiting for you here.” Then she was ________, leaving us waiting and praying anxiously.

Finally, after the longest morning of my life, the doctor entered the waiting room smiling. “Mary is out of surgery. You’re allowed to visit her as long as you’re ________.” he said. ________swept over my body and tears began rolling down my face. Thank goodness, I had grandma back! Once we walked into the room, there lay Grandma, looking peaceful yet painful with so many tubes ________ to her. I felt so shocked but so happy.

1.

A．shouted

B．explained

C．argued

D．complained

2.

A．function

B．part

C．effect

D．condition

3.

A．reducing

B．failing

C．beating

D．pounding

4.

A．afternoon

B．dusk

C．dawn

D．evening

5.

A．jog

B．run

C．drive

D．leave

6.

A．escaping

B．racing

C．coming

D．echoing

7.

A．going through

B．walking around

C．coming across

D．getting across

8.

A．celebrities

B．geniuses

C．heroes

D．patients

9.

A．directed

B．delivered

C．exposed

D．submitted

10.

A．paid for

B．competed for

C．jumped at

D．passed up

11.

A．make

B．get

C．gain

D．commit

12.

A．put away

B．turned away

C．thrown away

D．wheeled away

13.

A．still

B．quiet

C．adorable

D．available

14.

A．Panic

B．Grief

C．Relief

D．Anger

15.

A．tied

B．added

C．attached

D．glued