1 . 根据句意从方框中选出合适的短语,并用其适当的形式完成句子。

integrate into                  acknowledge...as…                  commit...to...               differ from subscribe to                    place emphasis on                    convince...of...             set aside

1. Yuan Longping, though________ a significant figure in agricultural science, still considered himself as an ordinary farmer.
2. Education of information technology is necessary for individuals________ society, and meanwhile it is an unavoidable trend of social development.
3. in order to raise her children's awareness of environmental protection, she discussed pollution with them. ________how nice a clean street, lawn（草坪）, or park looks.
4. With no extra money________ John has no option but to work to pay for the medical charges.
5. ________each other in character, the twins are not so difficult to be recognized.
6. ________the accuracy of the data, the researchers stuck to their opinion.
7. My main reason for________ New Scientist is to keep track of advances in science.
8. ________improving girls' education in the poverty-stricken areas has made Zhang Guimei a respectable role model of our time.

2 . Chinese mainland, ________ is indicated in the chart, has risen to 11th place on the 2022 Global Innovation Rating. (用适当的词填空)

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker go on the tour?

A．It was the prize of a competition.

B．John asked her to go with him.

C．It was her travel plan.

2. What did the speaker dislike about the hotel?

A．The drinks.

B．The food.

C．The waiters.

3. What did the speaker think of the trip to the museum?

A．Disappointing.

B．Amazing.

C．Terrible.

4. What did the speaker do in the second week?

A．She rode an elephant.

B．She went to the mountains.

C．She relaxed in the hotel.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did the man’s boss call Jeff?

A．In the morning.

B．In the afternoon.

C．In the evening.

2. How did Jeff explain everything?

A．Over the phone.

B．By e-mail.

C．In person.

3. Why didn’t Jeff come to the office on Tuesday?

A．He was sick.

B．He was off the day.

C．He was working somewhere else.

4. How does the woman sound in the end?

A．Excited.

B．Angry.

C．Surprised.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers doing?

A．Discussing their schedule.

B．Packing for a journey.

C．Deciding on a present.

2. What does Jacques like doing?

A．Swimming.

B．Playing basketball.

C．Reading books on modern art.

3. What will the speakers most probably do next?

A．Find a basketball.

B．Leave home.

C．Call a taxi.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where will the majority of the photos be displayed?

A．In a gallery.

B．In a mall.

C．In a café.

2. How many hours is the exhibition on view every day?

A．5 hours.

B．8 hours.

C．9 hours.

3. How will the funds raised be used?

A．To develop the poor countries’ economy.

B．To teach local kids arts.

C．To help disabled children.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who works with cars?

A．Phil.

B．Chris.

C．The man.

2. What does the man want in the apartment?

A．Two bedrooms.

B．A bathroom with a shower.

C．Two bathrooms and a kitchen.

3. Which part of the city does the man like to live in?

A．The north.

B．The west.

C．The east.

8 . Exercise will improve your a______ for food because exercise consumes much energy and make you feel hungry. （根据首字母单词拼写）

9 . Dragons, a famous imaginary beast born from fantasy, are often present in stories in the west and east. In both cultures, dragons are generally recognized as massive creatures capable of flight. They have great power and are often associated with magical abilities. However, due to their different cultural roots and images, there exist significant differences in the way dragons are regarded in the west and east, particularly in China.

Chinese dragons most resemble snakes, and have four claws and no wings. They often have features of other animals, including carp, tigers, and eagles. In the contrast, Western dragons look like huge lizards with big claws and large bat-like wings, and are often shown with spines or rough scales.

In traditional Chinese culture, a dragon is a symbol of luck, power and high status. They can cause weather changes and bring rainfall to the fields to ensure rich harvests. They are considered divine (神圣的) creatures, which hold an important position as the head of the four spirits. Therefore, to symbolize their power, ancient Chinese emperors decorated their clothes with dragon patterns. These clothes are known as dragon robes. Many Chinese view the dragon as a national symbol, proudly referring to themselves as “descendants of the dragon”. In the west, however, a dragon symbolizes an evil creature that spreads violence and terror throughout the land. They are believed to be transformed by the devil, with the ability to breathe fire or spit poison. Many western tales show dragons being defeated and killed to protect people from danger.

Today, dragons continue to evolve, exceeding traditional boundaries and finding new significance in global culture. They are no longer associated with evil or good, but rather as complex characters with their own unique personalities and motivations. For example, Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon begins as a dangerous dragon but evolves into a misunderstood being with love and compassion. This challenges the idea of dragons as naturally evil, presenting them as complex beings with emotions and motivations.

1. What do western dragons and eastern dragons have in common?

A．They have rough skin.	B．They are huge and powerful.
C．They are in the shape of snakes.	D．They have big claws and wings.

2. What do we know from paragraph 3?

A．Western dragons are a symbol of authority.

B．Dragons in China can protect people from danger.

C．Chinese dragons can control rainfall and breathe fire.

D．Dragons are believed to cause chaos in western culture.

3. What is new about dragons in today’s global culture?

A．They are regarded as adventurous creatures.

B．They are closely associated with evil or good.

C．They have more diverse emotions and personalities.

D．They tend to represent human spirits facing challenges.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．The Dragon Elements in Global Culture

B．The Origin of Dragons in Chinese History

C．The Magical Animals in Different Countries

D．The Images of Dragons in Western Traditions

10 . 假设你是李华，你的苏格兰朋友Edwind对你的寒假作业非常感兴趣，请在附件中发送你制作的 “New Year's Flavour”视频作业（video making homework），并告知以下信息：
1. 作业大致要求；
2. 你制作的内容、过程和收获；
3. 征求意见并询问苏格兰高中学生的寒假情况。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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