1 . When running through an airport, your luggage becomes a burden for you. A new ride-on suitcase called the Airwheel, currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, can let your luggage carry you around for a change.

Companies like Trunki have been making ride-on suitcases for kids for years, and later involved in adapting them for adults too. And the appeal of the idea is hard to deny—who wouldn’t want to slide to their terminal (航站楼) on top of their luggage, rather than trying to carry it while you’re running?

The Airwheel is designed to make it come true, equipping an electric motor, rechargable battery and a steering (操控) device just like the motorbike handlebars. The accelerator and brake take the form of buttons on the handle, and the 4-in(10-cm) wheels are apparently tough enough to run over rocky roads and cracks. The outer frame is strong enough to support riders weighing up to 130 kg.

At max speed the case can get up to 10 km/h, and the battery will last one hour at that speed. The company says that not only is this faster than other ride-on suitcases, but the more upright sitting position is more comfortable and natural than the bent-over posture of others, which is the riders’ big hit.

For a touch of customization (定制), the Airwheel connects to an app which lets users set up colors and patterns of lights. There’s also a search mode to help you find it on a luggage transfer-belt. That said, making the suitcase transparent is a bit of a unique design choice. Your customized suitcase will draw your attention easily.

The Airwheel has already passed its goal on Kickstarter, with 44 days remaining on the campaign. If all goes to plan, shipping should begin in February 2024.

1. Why does Trunki company try to produce the Airwheel?

A．It is popular with kids.	B．It meets the demands of customers.
C．It can raise fund for the local airport.	D．It can help travellers keep their luggage.

2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The equipment of the Airwheel.	B．The methods to use the Airwheel.
C．The applications of the Airwheel.	D．The process of making the Airwheel.

3. What do the riders like best about the Airwheel?

A．Its longer duration of transport.	B．Its popular bent-over posture.
C．Its increasing running speed.	D．Its natural sitting position.

4. What does the underlined word “transparent” mean in paragraph 5?

A．Widely available.	B．Completely controlled.
C．Easily recognized.	D．Environmentally friendly.

2 . 假定你是李华。你校外文交流协会将举办一场以如何保持身体健康为主题的演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿，为参赛作准备。演讲稿内容包括：
1. 饮食方面；     
2. 运动和锻炼方面；   
3. 睡眠和休息方面；   
4. 其他方面。
注意：1.词数80左右，开头结尾已经为你写好；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Ladies and gentlemen,

I’m glad to have the chance to share my view on how to keep healthy.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

That’s all. Thank you!

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who use camels in their sports?

A．Americans.

B．The Arabs.

C．Chinese people.

2. Which sport listed below has the longest history?

A．Baseball.

B．Basketball.

C．Running.

3. How old is volleyball sport?

A．Below 200 years.

B．About 300 years.

C．Over 1, 000 years.

4. What often comes out of a game in the speaker’s opinion?

A．War.

B．Pride.

C．Friendship.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Whose house is the girl going to on Sunday?

A．Susie’s.

B．Mary’s.

C．Jenny’s.

2. What will the girl probably do on Friday?

A．See a movie.

B．Go shopping.

C．Watch a basketball game.

3. Why does the girl want her father to buy a new backpack for her?

A．Her backpack is lost.

B．Her backpack is broken.

C．Her backpack is full of books.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. In which place did Lisa find the wallet?

A．A park.

B．A parking lot.

C．A shopping mall.

2. What is inside the wallet?

A．A photo of a person.

B．Some paper and an ID card.

C．Some money and business cards.

3. Who does the wallet probably belong to?

A．A businessman.

B．An old lady.

C．A school boy.

4. How will Lisa get in touch with the wallet's owner?

A．By making a telephone call.

B．By asking the police for help.

C．By waiting where she found the wallet.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下题。
1. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．A school library.

B．An online service.

C．A new organization.

2. What can people do through BookCrossing?

A．Buy books.

B．Sell books.

C．Share books.

3. How can members get information about the physical books?

A．By looking at an online list.

B．By making a phone call.

C．By sending an e-mail.

4. Which color shows the number of books put over the last 30 days?

A．Red.

B．Yellow.

C．Blue.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下题。
1. How will the woman go for the job interview?

A．By car.

B．By bus.

C．By subway.

2. What job is the woman applying for?

A．A translator.

B．An engineer.

C．A tour guide.

3. What did the woman impress the man with last year?

A．Her business skills.

B．Her spoken French.

C．Her work experience.

4. How does the woman feel about her interview tomorrow?

A．Excited.

B．Confident.

C．Anxious.

8 . My friend Wes has cancer. He has_______every other week. He gets chemo (化疗) on Monday, wears a pump and tubes on Tuesday, and has them_______at the end of Wednesday. Usually, I remember the_______, but sometimes I need to ask him whether it’s a chemo week or an off week.

Wes always_______his chemo schedule in a different way. He called his chemo weeks “good weeks” and his off weeks “great weeks”. Every time he called his schedule that way, I would give him_______and tell him, “You really don’t_______to be strong all the time.” I thought he was trying hard to be_______and that he was putting on a brave face. However, he didn’t care what others thought of him.

My opinion of Wes_______when he came to visit me on a Sunday. On that nice Sunday, I was cooking and watching birds. I was_______my life when it hit me: Wes isn’t trying to be________optimistic. He considers his chemo weeks not________at all because those weeks keep him________. Wes is thankful to be still here on Earth.

His words during our meal proved my________. “The chemo weeks let me live to enjoy my life. So I ________those weeks,” he said with a smile. Hearing that, I made a(n)________. I shouldn’t have misunderstood him.

Influenced by Wes, I’m trying to remove the term “bad day” from my vocabulary.

1.

A．communication

B．treatment

C．conferences

D．adventures

2.

A．created

B．displayed

C．removed

D．accepted

3.

A．track

B．routine

C．event

D．activity

4.

A．made up

B．went through

C．got into

D．referred to

5.

A．warnings

B．advice

C．invitations

D．comment

6.

A．deserve

B．like

C．need

D．expect

7.

A．healthy

B．smart

C．honest

D．positive

8.

A．formed

B．disappear

C．changed

D．flowed

9.

A．misunderstanding

B．enjoying

C．running

D．wasting

10.

A．falsely

B．highly

C．reasonably

D．unfairly

11.

A．awful

B．strange

C．important

D．different

12.

A．busy

B．poor

C．alive

D．tired

13.

A．method

B．attempt

C．guess

D．result

14.

A．fear

B．avoid

C．record

D．value

15.

A．apology

B．complaint

C．decision

D．argument

9 . “Everyone should have the chance to play” is the idea behind All Terrain (地形) Georgia, a program that offers free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia’s parks to those with physical disabilities. Being in the woods, fishing, or having a picnic at one of Georgia’s state parks can help those people feel normal again. This is a cooperation program between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Aimee Copeland Foundation.

All-terrain wheelchairs look like an advanced version of everyday wheelchairs.They have a tank-like appearance, and their wheels are bigger. And bigger engines make them have more power to cross terrain quickly. Most importantly, these chairs are specially designed to make them reliably cross terrain that’s rough, wet, sandy or snowy. Therefore, they can give people who might not be able to cross more difficult types of terrain the ability to start a trip.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11.1% of U.S. adults have serious difficulty walking or climbing steps. And yet, the most wheelchair-friendly national park in the country, South Dakota’s Badlands National Park, has only 3 roads out of 17 suitable for wheelchairs. Besides, traditional wheelchairs can be risky, uncomfortable, and difficult to use in the park, not to mention the fact that the price of some all-terrain wheelchairs can be between $13,000 and nearly $30,000.

Now, as long as you complete a form and meet the requirements, you can book an all-terrain wheelchair and use it for free at one of the cooperative state parks in Georgia. Do remember you need to have an adult around you during the trip. The adult must undergo a training program, carry a fully charged phone and be physically capable of seeking help, if necessary, by returning quickly to the place where the chair was checked out.

Last year, a number of all-terrain wheelchairs were put into service at 11 state parks and historic sites through All Terrain Georgia. Looking ahead, Melanie Dunn, the assistant director of the Aimee Copeland Foundation, said, “The foundation will soon have the ability to move the chairs to many other parks. Everyone deserves the chance to get close to nature and we can help them do it.”

1. What may users value most about all-terrain wheelchairs?

A．Their ability to run on challenging terrain safely.

B．The convenience of avoiding heavy traffic.

C．The creative idea behind them.

D．Their cool appearance.

2. Why is South Dakota’s Badlands National Park mentioned?

A．To praise the park’s user-friendly design.

B．To recommend the national park to the public.

C．To show the shortage of wheelchair-friendly public services

D．To call on the government to build more special roads.

3. What do the instructions on the program in Paragraph 4 suggest?

A．It allows free visits to most national parks.

B．It is aimed at a risk-free user experience.

C．It sets difficult training tasks for users.

D．It works better for adult users.

4. What is Dunn’s attitude towards the future of all-terrain wheelchairs?

A．Doubtful.

B．Worried.

C．Curious

D．Positive.

10 . When I turned 12, I started hiding how I looked with jackets and oversized T-shirts for fear of comments about my body. I wouldn’t talk about things I loved because I was afraid that people would think I was odd for liking them or that I was talking too much.

At the age of 14, I’d had what I now know were panic attacks over grades in the middle of the hallways in school, or in loud, crowded queues in theme parks. This led to some long talks with my parents and failed meetings with my school advisors, And I eventually decided it was time for me to try mental therapy (治疗).

I still remember going to my first therapy session,almost four years ago. Before I went to it, I feared it’d be scary, but I was wrong. The first few sessions were just used for the two of us to get to know each other. The following few sessions were used for me to figure out why I was there. I tested fairly high on the anxiety scale.and ever since then I’ve kept going there. Two years later, I started going there every two weeks rather than every week. My anxiety levels have gone up and down because of exams, issues with friends and just plain old bad days. For now though,they seem to remain stable for the most part.

To this day, I still think that going to therapy was one of the best decisions I’ve made so far in life. From the first session that I attended to the last one I went to, I’ve learned so many life skills and coping strategies that I use at least once a week.

I’ve always said to my friends and family that they should try therapy if it’s necessary. For people suffering panic attacks, going to therapy means talking to someone who you know won’t judge you about anything, who won’t tell anyone about what you say or how you feel, and who helps you understand yourself and your life.

1. What was the author’s problem when she was 12?

A．She had a poor relationship with classmates.

B．She had a strange dressing style.

C．She would run into anxiety easily.

D．She iost interest in studying.

2. What’s the probable result of the author’s talking to her parents and school advisors?

A．They helped find the cause of her panic attacks.

B．They failed to help her get out of her trouble.

C．They strongly advised her to see a doctor.

D．They lost patience with her.

3. What can we know about the author’s therapy according to Paragragh 3?

A．It had negative side effects on the author.

B．It was effective in helping keep his anxiety scales steady.

C．It strengthened the author’s confidence quickly.

D．It offered solutions to problems of school and friendship.

4. Why does the author most probably share her experience in the text?

A． To teach us to better,understand ourselves.

B．To give tips on ways to overcome anxiety.

C．To explain the working process of mental therapy.

D．To encourage readers to accept therapy if necessary.