1 . 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。

Shortly after dawn, the 680-year-old Lion Grove Garden(狮子林) wakes up to the sound of birds. First     1     (construct) by a group of monks, this amazing garden     2     (attract) a constant stream of celebrity guests since the the Yuan Dynasty.

    3     (cover) an area of about 2.7 acres, Lion Grove Garden is     4     ideal sightseeing site as it has richly ornamental pavilions and towers in different styles. As a must-visit attraction for travelers to Suzhou, the Lion Grove Garden was added     5     the World Heritage List in 2000. “Visiting a garden is like unrolling a traditional Chinese landscape painting. Though being artificial, they seemed like     6     (nature) wonders,” says He Fengchun, director of the Suzhou Institute of Landscape Architecture Design.

Zhenqu Ting (True Delight Pavilion) is certainly the most magnificent one of all the buildings in the garden due to     7     (it) royal design with an inscription authored by Emperor Qianlong     8     visited the garden several times.

Lion Grove Garden also     9     (house) many rare and precious plaques, steles, and paintings. More than 60 rare rubbings of inscriptions of the works of famous calligraphers from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) such as Sushi, Huang Tingjian and Mifu can     10     (find) on the walls of the passageways of Lion Grove Garden.

2 . Young Chinese people in the new era are confident and responsible. With a ________ vision, they stand at the forefront of the times ready for a more global outlook.

After ________ from university in 2020, Danni chose to work in Africa for a year and then travel to seven ________ including Tanzania and Kenya.

A ________ school in Uganda put her travels on pause. The primary school is built on a hillside by the local government. The school’s walls are painted orange and the roof is painted in a ________ color like the sky, while the children’s uniforms are a bright green. She was assigned to ________ children grades one to four. She set up different kinds of classes for her students. Sometimes, Danni would ________ traditional Chinese cuisines such as fried eggs with tomato and buns in class. She had a good time getting to know the children at the school ________ .

Danni also tried to ________ the students during her volunteer experience. While staying at a preschool in Mafinga, Tanzania, she was responsible for preparing lunch for the kids. The preschool is so far from town and she needed to pass through a forest before ________ a bus and commuting for more than half an hour to get to the school.

To prepare a delicious lunch for Spring Festival celebrations, Danni raised over 1,000 yuan and went to the local town to ________ enough ingredients to make nearly 200 buns. The satisfied smiles on the faces of ________ while eating the buns ________ her to continue to find meaning in ________ work in different places.

In 2022, Danni arrived in Lebanon and ________ a voluntary teacher at a local school through a non-governmental organization. This time she taught arts and crafts to her students.

1.

A．local

B．narrow

C．personal

D．global

2.

A．graduating

B．escaping

C．judging

D．driving

3.

A．continents

B．countries

C．cities

D．schools

4.

A．international

B．high

C．primary

D．private

5.

A．orange

B．blue

C．green

D．red

6.

A．control

B．feed

C．teach

D．challenge

7.

A．eat

B．cook

C．explore

D．study

8.

A．sadly

B．painfully

C．anxiously

D．happily

9.

A．pay for

B．care for

C．learn from

D．chat with

10.

A．taking

B．calling

C．changing

D．renting

11.

A．sell

B．borrow

C．buy

D．make

12.

A．kids

B．workers

C．teachers

D．colleagues

13.

A．forced

B．persuaded

C．encouraged

D．warned

14.

A．charity

B．rescue

C．design

D．volunteer

15.

A．found

B．cheated

C．played

D．became

3 . Like most people, you probably spend a lot of time sitting and gain weight. For the sake of good health, you may balance out your time in the chair with trips to the gym.     1    . Just try some of these simple everyday activities to keep moving, and watch the pounds melt away.

● Increase daily walking to stay active and healthy

Walking is one of the easiest, most convenient activities you can do.     2    . Use a pedometer(计步器) to keep track of how much you’re walking, and slowly work up to 10,000 steps a day.

● Fight sitting disease by standing at work

Work is a place where many of us sit for hours, and the result is a lost opportunity to burn hundreds of calories every day.     3    . Standing obviously puts more stress on the body than sitting, thus it will burn more calories. If you stand for an entire workday, it can help increase leg strength and endurance.

● Make house cleaning a part of your fitness routine

    4    . It can strengthen your muscles without you even realizing it. Dragging around a heavy vacuum (吸尘器) isn’t an easy task, especially if you are going up and down stairs.

●    5    

Preparing food certainly burns more calories. To control what goes in your mouth, you can plan ahead and have a home-cooked meal. This way, you know exactly what went into your meal and it can be prepared faster and less expensively than making that extra stop at a restaurant.

A．A stand-up desk could help to change that

B．Decorate your home to stay comfortable and active

C．Actually, it is the best way to go to the gym every day

D．Control your diet and burn calories by cooking at home

E．However, losing your weight doesn’t require an expensive gym membership

F．Cleaning your home regularly is another way to ensure that you stay active

G．To burn calories, you’d better walk faster and devote more time to each walk

4 . Organic farming(有机耕作) is a farming method that uses the natural techniques to grow crops and raise farm animals. This approach avoids the use of synthetic(合成的) chemicals, pesticides, and fertilizers, and instead relies on natural methods to promote healthy soil and crop growth.

One of the key benefits of organic farming is its sustainability(可持续性). By avoiding the use of harmful substances, organic farmers are able to reduce their impact on the environment and protect the health of both the soil and local ecosystems. This also means that organic farming has a smaller carbon footprint than traditional farming methods, making it a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly option.

In addition to its environmental benefits, organic farming also has important health benefits. By avoiding the use of pesticides and fertilizers, organic farmers are able to produce crops that are free from harmful chemicals. This can lead to a healthier diet and reduced risk of exposure to harmful substances.

Moreover, organic farming can also have positive economic impacts. By supporting local farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture, organic farming can help to create more jobs and support local communities. Additionally, organic produce (农产品) is often sold at a higher price, which can provide financial benefits for farmers and help to promote sustainable agriculture as a good business model.

However, there are also challenges associated with organic farming. Because organic farming relies on natural methods to control pests and promote growth, it requires more workers and demand more time than traditional farming methods. Additionally, organic farming may not always be as productive or efficient as traditional farming methods, which can make it more difficult for farmers to meet demand.

Despite these challenges, many farmers and consumers are using organic farming as a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly way. As more people become aware of the environmental and health benefits of organic farming, it is likely that demand for organic produce will continue to grow. This, in turn, may help to promote the growth of sustainable agriculture and support the health of both people and the planet.

1. What do we know about organic farming?

A．It makes crops grow better.	B．It produce lower quality crops.
C．It uses natural techniques in farming.	D．It uses fertilizers to promote healthy soil.

2. How do the farmers reduce footprint through organic farming?

A．By avoiding the use of harmful substances.

B．By using more sustainable synthetic chemicals.

C．By increasing their impact on the environment.

D．By studying both the soil and local ecosystems.

3. Which of the following is the economic benefit brought to farmers by organic farming?

A．Healthier diet to farmers.	B．High demand for traditional produce.
C．More job chances in other fields.	D．Higher prices for organic produce.

4. What challenge does organic farming face?

A．It is impossible to control pests.

B．It needs more workers and time.

C．The farmland cannot meet farmers’ demand.

D．It has a negative impact on local ecosystems.

5 . COVID-19 is just one example of a disease that has jumped from a wild animal to people. In hopes of preventing future outbreaks, scientists are working to understand what led to the jump, also known as a spillover event. A group working in Australia thinks it may have one answer: Keep wildlife well-fed.

All animals carry germs. Some viruses don’t harm the animals in which they are typically found. That’s because the host species has encountered this virus so often that its immune system(免疫系统) has developed a way to keep the germ under control. But if this virus later finds its way into a new species, it may cause serious disease.

From 1996 to 2020, Peel and her group tracked where bats spent their time. For the first six years, there were no spillover events. But starting in 2003, the team noticed the bats’ ecosystem was changing. Soon after, spillovers started to show up. Peel’s group linked these events to periods when the bats couldn’t find enough food.

This happened in years that followed strong El Niño events. This climate event causes trees that normally flower in spring may now fail to do so. Hungry bats will then leave their forests in search of food. Some may end up near farms where they can infect horses and they may stay there until the following winter.

But some spillovers happened even during non-El Niño years. The researchers suspect this might be due to changes in tree cover. Over the course of the study, large sections of forest were cut down for farming and housing. This reduced the number of trees that flower in winter. Without their main food source, hungry flying foxes shifted their behavior. Just as they did after El Niño years, they now spent more time near farms in search of food. It was after this shift that spillover events occurred.

1. What makes the viruses relatively safe to the host animals?

A．They are not affected by all viruses.	B．They are more experienced.
C．They are able to control the viruses.	D．They always have enough food.

2. Apart from El Niño, which of the following factors is more likely to cause spillover events?

A．Widespread forest clearing.	B．Serious pollution in the air.
C．Increase in food and water.	D．Genetic changes in animals.

3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word encountered?

A．Ignored

B．Experienced

C．Avoided

D．Changed

4. What is more likely to be talked about next?

A．Relationship between spillovers and El Niño.

B．Impact of climate change on bat behavior.

C．How to ensure enough food supply for wildlife.

D．The history of spillover events in Australia.

6 . Every auntie I know has a kitchen drawer containing a carefully maintained collection of yoghurt dabbas. Dabba is Indian word for ‘box,’ but it refers to all manner of containers, too. Dabbas are saved and reused again and again most of the time.

When I was a kid, my mother cut no corners when it came to food, sparing no effort to cook the meals—after a full day at the office. The leftovers would inevitably(必然地) find their way into yoghurt dabbas.

But just as every auntie cherished her dabbas, every uncle hated them. My own father, a generally easy-going man, carefully avoided the drawer of dabbas. When he felt annoyed at the dabbas, my mother would shoot him a look that would surely have killed a weaker man and place her dabba carefully back in its drawer. Occasionally my father would get fed up with the overflowing drawer and clear all the dabbas. But my mother would simply start the process of collecting them again.

When I went away to university, my mom used to cook food and send it back with me with strict instructions to wash the dabbas and bring them home. But when I did so, I felt embarrassed with the eyes of my roommates on me. Eventually, I found my way to a big company and had a family of my own. Like my mother before me, I’m also the proud owner of an extensive dabba collection.

They truly are the most useful of objects, with uses ranging from food storage to toys for my children. It is a source of a strange and indescribable comfort. When I married my husband, my mother was concerned. “You know, you come from very different backgrounds,” she said. Dealing with cultural differences is surely an adventure. But the other night, I heard my husband yelling in the kitchen, and the next morning, I found my dabbas in the recycling bin. I narrowed my eyes a little as I fished them out, washed them up and replaced them in their drawer. I was practising my mother’s death stare.

1. What did the the author’s mother mainly use her dabbas for?

A．Making boxes.	B．Cooking meals.
C．Storing food.	D．Collecting yoghurt.

2. What can we infer from the author’s father’s attitude towards dabbas?

A．The author’s mother was cruel to his father.

B．Not everyone understands the meaning of dabbas.

C．The author’s parents were annoyed with each other.

D．The author’s father always threw away the mother’s dabbas.

3. What did the author do after marriage?

A．She followed in her mother’s footsteps.

B．She washed the dabbas for her mother.

C．She felt embarrassed when washing the dabbas.

D．She brought the dabbas back home for her mother.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Dabbas—a Way of Recycling.

B．Dabbas—a Source of Cultural Differences.

C．Dabbas—an Approach to Cherishing Food.

D．Dabbas—a Container to Share Food and Love.

7 . The national parks of Russia are attracting many tourists. To make the selection of the popular parks easy for you, we prepared a few national parks worth visiting.

◎ Elk Island, Moscow

Elk (麋鹿) Island is the very first national park of Russia. It was established in the year 1983. The park is located to the north of the Capital City. If you are a true love of nature, then here you can enjoy riding a bicycle in the park. The entrance of this park is near the Belokamennaya station and no entry fee is there. If you are willing to visit the elks, then you need to take a bus directly from the metro station.

◎ Pleshcheyevo Lake, Yaroslavl

It is located on the golden rule tourist route, and here you will get the feeling of ancient Rus. Travelers here love the picturesque view of the Sunset. The ancient city Pereslavl-Zalessky is surrounded by this park. You can get a bus directly from the Moscow Central Station.

◎ Sochi National Park, Moscow

This park was also started in the year 1983. This park is situated 1000 miles south of Moscow. It is quite impressive to notice that since 2007, Caucasian leopards have been introduced again in this park. Waterfalls, caves, and canyons altogether make the atmosphere really enjoyable and you can also take pleasure swimming in the warm black sea.

◎ Land of the Leopard, Vladivostok

If you are desirous to watch leopards, then Vladivostok is definitely the best place to visit. This place is situated 5600 miles away from east Moscow and here you will be able to get a glimpse of the wild cats — leopards. This region is spread from the Amur Bay. There is one single tourist route to enter the park.

1. What is special about Elk Island?

A．It has an entry fee for visitors.

B．It is located to the center of Moscow.

C．It offers chance to visit the elks by metro.

D．It is one of the first national parks of Russia.

2. What can travelers enjoy in Pleshcheyevo Lake national park?

A．The culture of ancient Rus.	B．A picturesque view of the Sunset.
C．Riding a bicycle to the ancient city.	D．Swimming in the Pleshcheyevo Lake.

3. What do Sochi National Park and Land of the Leopard have in common?

A．They allow visitors to observe leopards.

B．They were established in the year 1983.

C．They give visitors a good place to swim in.

D．They are located in the southern part of Russia.

8 . The benefits of cooking games for children

Various cooking games for children that are available online are more than just a fun pastime activity.     1     Here are some information on how encouraging children to play online cooking games may educate them and contribute to their sense of independence and freedom.

    2     Free online cooking games encourage kids to try new things and think outside the box by letting them experiment with ingredients, recipes, and preparation methods. Such games can help kids develop a growth mindset, creativity, and the freedom to make their own choices.

Online cooking games promote math and reading skills. The act of cooking, whether virtual or in the real world, requires a lot of counting and measuring, which promotes the development of fundamental mathematical abilities. Additionally, many free cooking games online require kids to read the recipes or lists of ingredients and then follow the directions.     3    

Cooking games boost confidence and independence. When kids finish a task actively, they feel good about themselves and proud of what they’ve done. For example, some creative games allow kids to experiment with a chef’s role.     4     When kids have trust in their own skills, they are more likely to grow up with a feeling of confidence, responsibility, and independence.

Cooking games improve social skills. Playing multiplayer games allows children to interact with others, solve problems in cooperation, and so on.     5     Online games can help them develop self-esteem and practice their communication skills, so they eventually feel more confident making friends in real life.

A．Cooking games enhance creativity.

B．Cooking games stimulate children’s interest.

C．So it’s advisable to play such online games with your friends.

D．Thus kids can be taught to read and improve their vocabulary.

E．Kids can master their cooking skills in the world of imagination.

F．They provide a number of developmental and educational benefits as well.

G．This is especially convenient for those kids lacking interpersonal skills in the real world.

9 . 根据所给10个英语单句的意思，从所给的15个词汇中挑选出10个合适的词或短语分别给每个句子填空。

educator       select       leaking       passive appeal to       scientific       occasions       saying ashamed       go off       astronaut       seek warning       widespread       run out

1. It is indeed an honour for China’s ________ research and Chinese medicine to be spread around the world.
2. If a water pipe starts ________, or if there is a short in the electrical wiring, your smart home will detect it and provide you with the relevant information.
3. Whichever and whatever you like, there is an incredible theme park that will ________ you!
4. As an ________, people often ask me how I know what is going on in the minds of my students.
5. Chemical pesticides and artificial fertilizers have been in ________use in farming since the middle of the 20^th century.
6. Festivals are ________ that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while.
7. Many studies have shown that shy, ________ children tend to be socially rejected by their classmates.
8. Over 300,000 people came from all over the world to ________ their fortune, and San Francisco quickly became a big city.
9. It is necessary to find a new home for people in space, as the resources on Earth will ________.
10. The ________ “Don’t judge a book by its cover” means that we shouldn’t judge the value of something just based on its external appearance.

10 . 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。

NASA announced that it would make 366 precious images of the universe available to the public in April     1     (celebrate) the 30th anniversary (周年) of the Hubble Space Telescope’s launch into space.

    2     site is called “What Did Hubble See on Your Birthday?”. Internet users can find out what beautiful image     3     (take) on their birthday by the telescope (望远镜), as long as they select their birth dates on NASA’s     4     (office) website.

NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope     5     April 24, 1990. “Hubble explores the universe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That     6     (mean) it has recorded some fascinating     7     (wonder) every day of the year, including on your birthday,” said the website.

In the past three decades, scientists     8     have never given up on their dream of space     9     (explore) have been given a brief look at our vast universe thanks to Hubble. During this period, the telescope has become an eye in the sky for astronomers     10     (hope) to explore secrets of the universe. And now, the public will also get a chance to look into the vast and beautiful universe.