5 . In 1968, I was a student at the High School in Beirut. When the time came to_______tenth grade, I was sent home for not paying the schooling fee. This was a heartbreaking_______, as I loved being in school and_______wanted to continue my education.

I went home and spent the day_______my father at his tire-repair shop. Three days later, one of my classmates came over and_______me that my fee was fully paid. I returned to my classroom, but I kept_______who had given me this golden opportunity. Upon my constant _______, the headmaster told me that the secret_______was my English teacher, Olivia Balian. The whole year I sat in Ms. Balian’s class, thinking about her_______action but unable to express my thanks. A year later, I moved to the U.K and eventually________two master’s degrees.

I never forgot the________and generosity of Ms. Balian. Almost 40 years later, I returned to Beirut for the first time to________$4.5 million to all 28 high schools in Lebanon, among which was my former high school. While in Lebanon, I visited Ms. Balian. She was as________to see me as I was to see her. Without her________assistance, I probably would have spent the rest of my life________tires at my father’s shop in Beirut.

1.

A．miss out

B．register for

C．give up

D．work out

2.

A．sacrifice

B．example

C．adventure

D．experience

3.

A．desperately

B．frequently

C．impatiently

D．widely

4.

A．instructing

B．favoring

C．assisting

D．comforting

5.

A．informed

B．convinced

C．reminded

D．warned

6.

A．imagining

B．observing

C．remembering

D．wondering

7.

A．suggestions

B．requests

C．remarks

D．comments

8.

A．rescuer

B．deliverer

C．supporter

D．follower

9.

A．generous

B．polite

C．temporary

D．careful

10.

A．developed

B．required

C．discovered

D．obtained

11.

A．trust

B．kindness

C．devotion

D．courage

12.

A．earn

B．show

C．donate

D．save

13.

A．thrilled

B．scared

C．ashamed

D．amused

14.

A．technical

B．legal

C．conditional

D．timely

15.

A．inventing

B．repairing

C．controlling

D．designing

6 . In the heart of the Antarctic there’s a unique post office staffed by a dedicated team and surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery that includes around 3,000 penguins. The “Penguin Post Office” is a nearly 80-year-old building on British-owned Goudier Island, which is about the size of a football field.

Each year, the post office hires four postmasters to live on the island from November to March. In addition to taking care of the 70,000 cards posted each year for delivery to 100 countries, the employees are in charge of wildlife monitoring, which includes counting penguins, and environmental data collection. They are also collectively responsible for maintaining the historic sites and tending on thousands of tourists who come by boat. Depending on the specific role, salaries range from about $US1,600 per month to $US2,300.

“The experience offers a different and new viewpoint on your role in the planet,” Camilla Nichol, the CEO of the post office said. “It’s an extraordinary place”. While applicants are initially intrigued by the penguins, they are warned it’s not an easy job. Employees must live without running water, internet or mobile phone service for five months. The team live together in a small room, and share a single bathroom and camping toilet. “You might be working 12-hour days. There’s not much time for rest and relaxation.” added Camilla Nichol. The employees are also responsible for keeping the site clean, which includes spending a lot of time brushing penguin waste off rocks.

The five-month role is widely sought-after. The post office gets thousands of applications for the postmaster position every year. In 2022, four women have been selected to run the world’s most remote post office in Antarctica among 6,000 people who expressed an interest in the roles. Successful candidates do a week of training in Cambridge before heading to the post office in November, where they remain until March the following year.

“This is my first time in Antarctica and I’m very excited to set foot on the white continent,” said Hilton, one of the four postmasters.

1. Which of the following best describes the job?

A．Risky but worthwhile.	B．Dangerous but appealing.
C．Tough but significant.	D．Boring but rewarding.

2. For what do people apply for the position?

A．Location.

B．Penguins.

C．Scenery.

D．Salaries.

3. What can we learn from Camilla Nichol’s words?

A．You may become extraordinary.

B．The job may improve your life.

C．The job is relaxing but poorly conditioned.

D．You may have a new attitude towards the world.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．The Coolest Job	B．The Best-paid Position
C．The Dedicated Staff	D．The Unique Adventure

7 . 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。

Jenny was 18 and she thought she would be strong enough to face going away to college2,000 miles away from home. But by the second day, she was crying on the phone, telling her mom she wanted to come home. It could be because she was the baby of a family of six and the only girl, or her family was particularly close and loving.

Unfortunately, her roommate, Zara, heard her crying. As soon as Jenny hung up the call, Zara started making fun of her. “Oh my! Does baby miss her mommy in Phoenix?” Jenny wiped her tears and asked whether she missed her parents and longed to go home. Zara replied coldly that she had put away such childish things and warned that she shouldn’t behave like a cry baby. Soon everyone in the dorm was calling Jenny “Cry Baby”. The idea of quitting college and running home constantly occurred to Jenny. But somehow, she made it through.

One day, her dad called and asked her to come home for a long weekend. In the end, her father added that she could bring her roommate Zara home and he would soon send two return tickets. Jenny had never told her parents that Zara was far from friendly or supportive. She’d been too ashamed and eager to hide her complete misery(痛苦) from her family.

That evening, Jenny told Zara about her family’s invitation. Zara stared at Jenny, her mouth open. “A ticket for me? Why?” she asked. “I told them you were nice to me…So they wanted to be nice to you...” Jenny explained awkwardly. After a while, Zara said, “I’m coming!”

注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Two weeks later, Jenny and Zara landed in Phoenix.
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Feeling the family’s warmth, Zara began to sob.
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8 . Aeronautics (航空学) specialists from the University of South Australia spent months studying the dragonfly’s flight, creating 3D models from digital images, to build a winged drone (无人机). Study leader Javaan Chahl believes that winged drones based on the dragonfly’s shape and movement will simply be more flexible and energy efficient.

Chahl’s team used a special photography technique to classify the wing shapes of 75 different dragonfly species from museum collections. Their wings are long, light and hard. Plus, their long bodies give them excellent stability and balance, making it possible for winged drones to deliver awkward loads and undertake long observation missions.

Investigating the way that dragonflies remain stable during flight actually reveals the techniques they use to get themselves out of tricky situations. Dragonflies are found to be able to perform upside-down backflips to regain balance and normal flight, when they find themselves upside down mid-air. This special skill can even be performed while dragonflies are unconscious, meaning it is a passive stability mechanism similar in concept to planes that are designed to glide to safety with their engines turned off. Engineers are looking to copy dragonfly wings to create safer drones that can right themselves.

Of course, not all attempts to build dragonfly-like drones are successful. TechJet’s air vehicle was supposed to operate as an aerial camera, observation and security drone, but it failed before production got underway. Similarly, Insectothopter, an American dragonfly spy drone built in the 1970 s was deserted.

Yet the principles behind winged drones are solid. In fact, NASA has settled on a nuclear-powered autonomous craft called Dragonfly to explore the surface of Saturn’s moon Titan in 2034. NASA’s project is actually an air vehicle, rather than a winged drone, but engineers are still convinced they can crack the code of nature’s most gifted flying insect and revolutionize unmanned flight along the way.

1. Why did aeronautics specialists spend months studying the dragonfly’s flight?

A．To build 3D models from digital images.

B．To make winged drones modelled after it.

C．To clarify the flexibility and efficiency of drones.

D．To display the shape and movement of the dragonfly.

2. The special skill of dragonflies is their ability to_________.

A．glide to safety	B．avoid tricky situations
C．perform observation tasks	D．adjust themselves to stay stable

3. What is the author’s attitude towards winged drones?

A．Skeptical.

B．Uncertain.

C．Supportive.

D．Conservative.

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

A．Winged Drones: Still a Long Way to Go

B．Javaan Chahl: An Innovative Leader of Aeronautics

C．A Dragonfly’s Flying Technique: Perfect for Drones

D．The Code of Nature: A Solution to NASA’s Space Exploration

9 . Some people prefer to have a bite to eat before hitting the gym, known as a fed workout. Others would like to wait until after exercising to refuel their bodies, called a fasted workout.    1     Many experts say there’s no easy answer because it depends on the person.

If you want energy and strength for an ideal workout, you need fuel. A fed workout will provide your body with power. Eating before exercise may help you sustain longer sessions and lift heavier weights.     2     Muscle preservation is also an essential component of strengthening your body. Nitrogen (氮) is critical for processing protein that builds healthy muscles. People tend to lose less nitrogen during a fed workout than a fasted one.

Many fitness enthusiasts are not on board with this idea. They report feeling sick and inactive while trying to exercise after eating. With a fasted workout, you may not get the usual indigestion. Experts for fasted workouts further claim that eating afterwards makes your body use its fat reserves for energy, meaning you will burn more fat.     3     It can cause a sudden drop in your blood glucose (葡萄糖) levels, and you may feel dizzy. You may even be more likely to overeat.

    4     Not all foods are created equal. For example, if you choose a fed workout, you’ll probably lose a lot of water during an intense training, so you should consider drinking some beforehand. With a fasted workout, it would help if you had some nutrition right after your session is complete. Drink some water. Then, have a light meal or nutritional snack.

Deciding when to eat for an ideal workout is a personal choice. Both fasted workouts and fed activities have their benefits and shortcomings.     5    

A．However, a fasted workout might not work for you.

B．How your body will respond is based on your workout intensity.

C．These benefits can result in burning more fat and shaping a slimmer body.

D．To eat or not to eat, that is the question on many fitness enthusiasts’ minds.

E．Think thoroughly and discuss with your fitness instructor before taking a choice.

F．Knowing what to eat for an ideal workout is just as important as knowing when to eat.

G．A person doing a 30-minute session a day may not have a problem with fasted workouts.

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。

Sustainable tourism, which is becoming increasingly popular nowadays, is not just about seeing the sights — it is also about connecting with people and their cultures,     1     (make) a positive impact on the places we visit and enhancing opportunities for the future. So,     2     can we be sustainable tourists?

It is important to travel in     3     environmentally friendly manner. Getting to a tourist destination by airplane, which greatly     4     (increase) our carbon footprint, has a huge impact on the global environment. While avoiding flying is not always     5     (practice), we can help improve the environment by travelling on local public transport or even on foot wherever possible. When at the hotel, we can reduce our impact by cutting back on water consumption and not having our bedding and towels     6     (wash) every day. We also need to protect the local culture. When visiting temples or churches,     7     a strict dress code may     8     (require), we should dress appropriately. While travelling, we should respect the right to privacy. We must ask for     9     (permit) before taking pictures of the local people, who are human beings and not     10     display.

In summary, being a sustainable tourist comes down to respect — for nature, culture and people.