1 . 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Susan写信给你，想要了解对中国的传统节日——春节。请你根据提示，给Susan写一封e-mail介绍一下春节。内容包括：
1.写信目的；   2.庆祝活动和风俗习惯；   3.表达期待。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇； 春节Spring Festival， 春节联欢晚会Spring Festival Gala
燃放烟花set off fireworks， 压岁钱lucky money
Dear Susan,

I am delighted to learn that you have a special interest in the Spring Festival.

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Yours,

Li Hua

2 . Every year—for more than 15 years running—Amazon editors come together to decide on the Best Books of the Year. Below are the top 4 picks, along with quotes from the editors.

Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

“Though divided by centuries, three women, who share a unique connection to the natural world and to one, another, tell their amazing stories of coldness, danger, and survival in a beautifully written novel that is an impressive read.” —Seira Wilson

Happy Place by Emily Henry

“Emily Henry’s latest has all the feels!More than your standard second-chance romance, Happy Place is about the beauty, pain, and joy that come with biological families, chosen families, growing up and apart, and how—as adults—we deal with this thing called life.”—Kami Tei

The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann

“Please get ready. This true story of violence and murder, adventure, and ambition on the high seas is a page-turner. You can almost feel the salt stuck on your skin as the ship and its noisy shipmen fight against the bad weather and each other for becoming rich and famous. David Grann,once again, has made history come alive.” —Al Woodworth

Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See

“I will not soon forget Lady Tan. A historical story grounded in women, medicine, and tradition, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women is heart-touching, and I found myself underlining throughout this inviting read.” —Kami Tei

1. What is Happy Place mainly about?

A．Adventures of adults.	B．Connection to nature:
C．Mixed feelings of life.	D．Challenges of growing up.

2. Who wrote a novel based on a true story?

A．Ann Napolitano.	B．Emily Henry
C．David Grann.	D．Lisa See

3. What do Hello Beautiful and Lady Tan’s Circle of Women have in common?

A．They are set in history.	B．They are about women.
C．They cover several centuries.	D．They focus on dangers of life.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Kevin think of abstract art?

A．It has lasting artistic value.

B．It makes little sense to him.

C．It appeals mainly to children.

2. What impression did the first painting give the woman?

A．Hopefulness.

B．Nervousness.

C．Coldness.

3. What color was used for the background in the second painting?

A．Green.

B．Purple.

C．Red.

4. What will Kevin probably do this Saturday?

A．Attend an art class.

B．Visit an exhibition.

C．Buy an abstract painting.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What course does Professor Brooks teach?

A．Public Speaking.

B．European History.

C．English Literature.

2. Why does Vicky come to talk with Professor Brooks?

A．To sign up for his course.

B．To ask for a make-up test.

C．To discuss her homework.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What caused the closure of Pittwater Road?

A．A fallen tree.

B．A flooded river.

C．A car accident.

2. What happened at Town Hall Station?

A．A police officer got hurt.

B．A passenger went missing.

C．The station roof was broken.

3. What are road users advised to do?

A．Drive at low speed.

B．Postpone their trips.

C．Follow traffic signs.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Linda do for plays and shows?

A．She gives actors advice.

B．She assigns roles to actors.

C．She designs actors’ clothes.

2. What does Linda need to research?

A．The setting of the story.

B．The decoration of the stage.

C．The names of the characters.

3. Who does Linda report her work to?

A．The director.

B．The editor.

C．The photographer.

4. What does Linda say about her job?

A．It pays very well.

B．It requires team effort.

C．It involves frequent travel.

7 . 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。

Young Chinese bring hanfu to the world during Spring Festival

Young people dressed in hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group in China,    1     (spot) in many    2     (locate) around the world during this year’s Spring Festival holiday.

An initiative launched in late January by Xiaohongshu,     3     Chinese lifestyle-focused social media platform, invited users to upload photos or videos of themselves and friends wearing hanfu at landmarks around the world from January 28 to February 19.

The first two weeks of the initiative saw some 10,000 Xiaohongshu users share their photos     4     (take) from around 30 countries and regions around the world. One user even posted photos from Antarctica.

Many young Chinese people working or studying overseas also invited     5     (they) foreign friends to wear     6     (tradition) Chinese costumes to celebrate the Spring Festival together.

Hanfu, as well as other traditional forms of Chinese costume,     7     (experience) a surge in popularity in recent years. Clothes featuring traditional Chinese elements combined with modern designs,     8     are dubbed the “new Chinese style” have developed into a fashion trend among the     9     (young) generations not only in China, but also worldwide.

Analysts say the rise     10     “China chic” reflects young Chinese people’s confidence in their own culture. Wearing Chinese-style costumes not only reflects the wearer’s Eastern temperament, but also presents Chinese aesthetics to the world.

From: chinadaily.com.cn

8 . Between 1901 and 2023, the Nobel Prizes and the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences were awarded 621 times to 1,000 people and organizations. With some receiving the Nobel Prize more than once, this makes a total of 965 individuals and 27 organizations. Below, you can view the full list of 2023 Nobel Prizes and Nobel Prize winners.

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023

Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier “for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses (脉冲) of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter”

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2023

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman “for their discoveries concerning DNA that enabled the development of effective vaccines (疫苗) against COVID-19”

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023

Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov “for the discovery and combination of quantum dots (量子点)”

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2023

Jon Fosse “for his innovative works which give voice to the unsayable”

The Nobel Peace Prize 2023

Narges Mohammadi “for her fight against the unfair and cruel treatment of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all”

The Noble Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 2023

Claudia Goldin “for having advanced our understanding of women’s labour market outcomes”

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1. Whose achievement directly contributes to people’s heath?

A．Pierre Agostini.

B．Katalin Karikó.

C．Alexei I. Ekimov.

D．Jon Fosse.

2. What do the last two winners have in common?

A．They make breakthroughs in scientific field.

B．They show concern for women’s condition.

C．They conduct their research in Asian countries.

D．They fight for the freedom of working women.

3. Where is the article probably taken from?

A．A science website.	B．A literary magazine.
C．A research paper.	D．A science textbook.

9 . 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。

China celebrates the Chinese National Day on October 1st every year. The celebration marks the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

For centuries, a succession of different dynasties ruled China,     1     (follow) by the short-lived Republic of China (1912—1949). After a lengthy civil war, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) proclaimed China’s     2     (independent) and established the People’s Republic of China in 1949.

On October 1st, 1949,    3     official victory ceremony was organized in Tian’anmen Square,     4     Mao Zedong, the leader of the CCP, raised China’s first Communist national flag. On October 2nd, 1949, the day of foundation of China was officially declared    5     (be) National Day.

Since 1950, October 1st     6     (celebrate) as a great national festival in China every year and various    7    (activity) and events are organized annually to mark this day.

    8    (present), China’s National Day is celebrated over a one-week period. The 7-day holiday begins from October 1st and runs until the 7th, and this period is called “Golden Week” in China. China National Day holiday is the     9    (busy) travel period in China. Tourist attractions are crowded     10    hotels are fully booked.

10 . Using dozens of cameras set up throughout Sweden’s big forests, weeks-long live broadcasts (电视节目) of deer and other wild animals have caught Swedish audiences’ hearts. As three deer nervously come to a lake on screen, comments on the live TV program flood in. “Go on!”; “Jump in!”; “They’re beautiful!” The program Den stora älgvandringen has attracted a large community that watches and comments on the animals’ every move.

Den stora älgvandringen is another example of the so-called “slow TV”, where things are just left to happen at their own pace (节奏). Broadcast for a few weeks each spring on TV and online, the video is recorded in real time from a control room lined with screens. Teams work day and night to offer different viewpoints from 30 cameras, some of which can be controlled from a distance. “We can’t decide what happens. We don’t want everything to be perfect. I mean that this is nature and anything can happen. And we really want to show what it is like,” producer Johan Erhag said. “On all the social media, most things are very stressful. There’s a lot of music in programs. There’s a lot of speaking. But this program is the totally opposite way.”

A hunter in his spare time, Persson said he enjoys the slow and natural pace of the show. “It’s kind of calming and also interesting. It’s basically wind blowing and you are waiting for something hopefully to show up. You might think that a day spent waiting would be a day lost but it’s not. Instead, it could be an activity that is quite healthy for more people,” Persson said.

“After watching the program, I find there are many things to look at and feel about nature,” Anders Lindberg, a columnist said. “The whole idea of sitting and watching nothing happening for hours in nature is wonderful. We can practice meditation (冥想), which ] think for many people is something they lack in big cities. Nature could be a powerful tool used to bridge the gap between the mind and the body, making us feel close to the world around us.”

1. What is special about Den stora älgvandringen?

A．It features animals’ fun activities.

B．It follows wild animals’ life in a natural way.

C．It records animal experiments in natural settings.

D．It uses digital sound effects to impress the viewers.

2. What does Persson say about the program?

A．It teaches him to protect animals.

B．It gives him a sense of achievement.

C．It brings him pleasure and relaxation.

D．It causes him to pay attention to health.

3. How can the program benefit people according to Anders Lindberg?

A．By showing humans’ role in wildlife care.

B．By raising their interest in outdoor activities.

C．By speeding up local tourism development.

D．By encouraging a deeper connection with nature.

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

A．Sweden calls for wildlife protection.

B．A realistic nature TV show attracts attention.

C．The beauty of Swedish forests comes into sight.

D．Directors show their creativity in a slow TV program.