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。

The Battle at Lake Changjin has made the China’s top-grossing (票房最高的) film. The development mirrors the advances of Chinese films in both quality and     1    (popular) in recent years.

Set during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, it tells the story of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army (CPVA) fighting bravely in     2    (freeze) weather in a vital campaign at Lake Changjin in 1950. Most of the winter uniforms     3     (intend) for the CPVA never arrived, leaving the soldiers with canvas (帆布) shoes and little more than thin cotton scarves to wrap     4     (they) in. Many people showed respect for the heroes     5     lost their lives. It also received millions of favorable reviews and clicks on several of the     6    (country) most popular social media platforms.

The landscape of China’s box office is now much different from what it was years ago — in the early 2010s and earlier — when many of the yearly top earners     7    (be) Hollywood titles. With a steady improvement in quality, domestic titles now account     8     a large majority of China’s yearly box-office income. The Battle at Lake Changjin even remained the highest-grossing title of the year     9    (global). A report shows that 42 percent of Chinese moviegoers made their first movie theater visit of 2022 during the Spring Festival holiday,       10     The Battle at Lake Changjin II was their first choice.

2 . Many athletes desire to compete in the Olympics. And they ______ hard to be “faster, higher and stronger” in achieving their goals. Only a few of them ______ to the world’s biggest events, and even fewer ______ to receive their medals. However, the ______ of them end up in silence or are forced to deal with life-long injuries. It makes you ______ if it’s all worth it.

In my years of covering sports, I’ve noticed that a key factor is often ______ — sports provide a lesson in dealing with failure. It’s ______ to see some straight-A students, ______ and spoiled by praise at home and school, turn out to be ______ when they enter the real competitive world of life. If they hadn’t been ______ from failures earlier, they would probably have learned to accept the world’s imperfections, their own ______ and build a steel wall around themselves.

Back in school, I was always afraid of losing. However, after years of ______with athletes, I was able to gradually build my ______. Strong athletes share two characteristics: passion for their profession and ______ of their own abilities and limitations. This self-awareness, which is regained by their enthusiasm for their sport, usually comes with a lot of ______. A well-trained athlete can face all kinds of barriers in life.

1.

A．volunteer

B．struggle

C．continue

D．rush

2.

A．make it

B．have it

C．get it

D．finish it

3.

A．happen

B．suppose

C．fail

D．manage

4.

A．maximum

B．performance

C．majority

D．representative

5.

A．imagine

B．wonder

C．observe

D．regret

6.

A．ignored

B．amazed

C．disturbed

D．welcomed

7.

A．strange

B．practical

C．original

D．common

8.

A．attracted

B．prohibited

C．sheltered

D．destroyed

9.

A．fragile

B．flexible

C．active

D．dynamic

10.

A．replaced

B．protected

C．treated

D．examined

11.

A．possibilities

B．tendency

C．practice

D．limitations

12.

A．interacting

B．connecting

C．combining

D．reacting

13.

A．competence

B．experience

C．confidence

D．progress

14.

A．knowledge

B．awareness

C．instruction

D．intervention

15.

A．changes

B．consequences

C．thrills

D．failures

3 . You Can Learn to Love Being Alone

For the past two years, the pandemic (疫情) has forced some version of solitude (独处) upon us all. We’ve seen fewer friends and spent more time at home.     1    

Solitude is more enjoyable if you’re in control of it. In a survey, Dr. Thomas, a professor at Middlebury College, found that teenagers who intentionally sought out solitude showed higher levels of well-being. The same was true in young adults ages 18 to 25.     2     As we develop more control over time, we can use it more constructively.

    3     You might assume it’s just introverts (内向) who benefit from solitude, but in Thomas’s view, “anyone, with any personality, can enjoy it — with one notice: if they know how to use it well.” That means deciding what you want from your time, whether it’s processing a tough situation, tapping into creativity or just enjoying five minutes without someone under 5 asking you for something.   

    4     If you don’t know where to start, “think of something you like doing in general, and then try doing it by yourself,” said Ms. Moffa, a physiologist in New York City.

There are ways to make solitude easier. Checking in with a friend can still be part of your solitude convention.     5     Ms. Moffa is part of a group chat with friends who text each other their Wordle scores every day. “We all do this thing quietly on our own, but it becomes something that connects us when we share it,” she said.

A．You can learn to like it, even if you’re outgoing.

B．Practice getting comfortable with silence is useless.

C．You can also do a solitary activity but share it together.

D．Solitude can have a calming effect on our minds and bodies.

E．In fact, most research show that we benefit more from solitude as we age.

F．The key to avoiding the discomfort is to replace it with something enjoyable.

G．Some people feel lonelier, particularly if they were already single or living alone.

4 . Although it may be uncomfortable to admit, many parents play favorites among their children. Is that “bad” parenting? Having a favorite child might be the greatest taboo (禁忌) of parenthood, yet research shows that the majority of parents do indeed have a favorite.

With plenty of evidence to suggest that being the least-favored child can fundamentally shape the personality and lead to sibling (兄弟姐妹) competitions, it’s no wonder that parents might worry about letting their preferences slip.

“Data suggests that mothers, in particular, show favoritism to children who have similar values to them and that engage more with family, over qualities such as being highly ambitious or career driven.” says Jessica Griffin, an associate professor at the University of Massachusetts.

In one study, up to 74% of mothers and 70% of fathers in the UK have been shown to exhibit preferential treatment towards one child. Parents admitting having a favorite child showed an overwhelming preference towards the baby of the family, with 62% of parents who have several children preferring their youngest. Griffin says that a favoritism towards a youngest child is often to do with the social and emotional skills associated with birth order — as parents gain more practice in child-raising, they have a better idea of how they want to shape the childhood of the children, and what qualities are most important to pass on.

“Children who grow up in families where they feel that they are treated unfairly may experience a deep sense of unworthiness,” says Griffin. “They might feel that they are unlovable in some way. But for most parents, their worries are misplaced. In fact, in most cases children might not even know that their parents prefer their sibling in the first place. In one study, a shocking four out of five claimed that their sibling was favored over them — a seemingly improbable statistic.

Griffin argues that it’s perfectly OK for parents to have favorites. “The important thing to remember is that having a favorite child does not mean that you love your other children less.” Griffin says.

1. What does the underlined word “slip” in second paragraph mean？

A．Cause trouble.	B．Make no difference.
C．Bring benefits.	D．Become obvious.

2. Why would most parents show favoritism to the youngest?

A．Their social skills are much better.

B．They want to pass on more knowledge to it.

C．Their childhood experience gives them more ideas.

D．They have learned more about how to raise a child.

3. How will the children act when they are treated unfairly?

A．Compete with each other.	B．Turn a deaf ear to it.
C．Become self-denying.	D．Be annoying.

4. What’s Griffin’s attitude towards parents’ favorites among children?

A．Uncertain.

B．Objective.

C．Indifferent.

D．Critical.

5 . PARKINSON’S DISEASE is a progressive disorder caused by the deaths of neurons(神经元) in parts of the brain. Symptoms include loss of motor control, mood disturbance and ruined sleep. Although it is incurable, early medical treatment can, however, relieve these symptoms and lengthen survival.

Unfortunately, the early signs of Parkinson’s vary from person to person and there is no specific test at the early stage. A study published in ACS Omega, by Chen Xing and Liu Jun at Zhejiang University, in China, describes an invention which may be able to detect Parkinson’s before the beginning of the symptoms. The device in question is an artificially intelligent electronic nose.

The two researchers set about building this nose in 2019. That was when they heard reports of Joy Milne, a nurse, who could detect people with Parkinson’s from a distinctive smell they gave off. Researchers working with her found that the sebum(皮脂) of those with Parkinson’s has unusually high level of certain compounds. When these are acted on by cells which live naturally on the skin, the result is the mysterious smell.

This can be detected using a laboratory technique called GCMS, which is promising. Unfortunately, it is still too complex and expensive to be used daily in clinics. However, Dr. Chen and Dr. Liu invent a machine not much bigger than a toaster. It turns a sample of sebum into a steam that is then detected with sound waves. Different mixtures have different effects on the waves, and, with a bit of training, a computer loaded with an appropriate piece of artificial intelligence can learn to recognize the pattern associated with sebum from Parkinson’s patients.

The researchers tested their system on samples from 43 people with Parkinson’s disease and 44 who were healthy. They found it could correctly identify a Parkinson’s patient as having the disease about 70%. That is not yet as good as Mrs. Milne’s nose. If its reliability can be improved, its potential cheapness of the system may eventually prove an advantage for the early diagnosis of the illness.

1. Why do the researchers develop the intelligent electronic nose?

A．To aid early diagnosis.

B．To cut the cost of curing.

C．To offer medical treatment.

D．To replace former detecting ways.

2. What is the key factor in making the intelligent electronic nose?

A．Joy Milne’s working ability.

B．The distinctive smell of the neurons.

C．The concentration of certain compounds.

D．The test about the people with Parkinson’s.

3. What does the 4th paragraph mainly tell us about the invention？

A．Its inspiration.	B．Its importance.
C．Its disadvantages.	D．Its working principles.

4. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A work record.	B．A science magazine.
C．A health guidebook.	D．An advertising brochure.

6 . I love persimmons (柿子). The sweet, bright orange fruit indicates the coming of autumn in Iran, where I grew up. Persimmons can’t grow just anywhere, but they do grow in California, where I now live. A few years ago, preparing to travel from San Francisco to Boston, I packed two persimmons, one of which I ate in the departure hall, waiting for boarding.

At this point, a lady came up, asking where the fruit was purchased. She looked a bit disappointed when hearing it couldn’t be gained at the airport and returned to her seat on the other end of the hall. “I can give the second persimmon away”, I thought to myself. When I offered her the fruit, she at first opposed, but when I insisted, she was visibly glad and appreciatively accepted. I went back to my seat, happy to have made someone else happy, and that, as far as I was concerned, was the end of the story.

Sometime during the flight, the lady caught up with me to thank me again. She shared that she had grown up in Japan, where there was a persimmon tree in the yard of her childhood home. She now lived in Boston, where she hadn’t been able to find the fruit. The taste of this persimmon was precious to her, reconnecting her with memories of her relatives.

Only then did the impact of this tiny act of generosity dawn on me. I am so moved to this day that the taste of the persimmon I never ate gives me more joy than all the ones I have eaten, combined.

My experience is not unique. Research has shown that acts of generosity for others make us happier than treating ourselves. A 2008 study by Harvard Business School professor Michael Norton and colleagues found that despite participants’ predictions to the contrary, giving money to someone else increased their own happiness more than spending it on themselves.

1. Why was the lady so grateful?

A．She found the persimmon special.

B．She missed persimmons so much.

C．She shared her experience with the author.

D．She recalled the memories with her family.

2. How did the author make readers convinced of his idea?

A．By clarifying a concept.	B．By making a contrast.
C．By giving examples.	D．By making proposals.

3. Which of the following best describes the author?

A．Modest.

B．Caring.

C．Mean.

D．Demanding.

4. Which of the following might be a suitable title?

A．The Joy of Generosity	B．An Unforgettable Experience
C．Giving is Better Than Receiving	D．The Impact of a Tiny Act

7 . NORTHEAST YOUNG MUSICIANS COMPETITION

Nebraska high school students are invited to enter the Northeast Young Musicians Competition themed on youth, fighting and courage. It has two categories: vocal music (声乐)   group and instrumental music group.

Prizes

Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place in each grade level per category:

FIRST PLACE — $1,200 | SECOND PLACE — $700

First place winners will also be featured on the virtual award ceremony and receive a $1,000 scholarship of Northeast Community College (NCC). All students participated will receive a free T-shirt.

Rules

Do follow all these rules carefully when submitting.

◆Video submissions are required with no names on. Additionally, a PDF of the solo (独唱) music must accompany the video submitted.

◆Solos should be performed in six minutes at maximum, and each word of the solos is recommended to be memorized.

◆Pop music is prohibited, whereas accompanying music is needed for songs that call for it.

◆Formal dress for a contest performance is necessary.

◆Entries are mailed no later than March 6th this year.

Further Hints

◆Competitors must be full-time students at the time of the competition.

◆Previous winners are NOT allowed to compete again to give more opportunities to other students.

◆Memorization is not required but may be a factor during consideration by the judges.

◆Results will be posted on March 8th after our live award at 1:00 p.m.

1. What will the first prize winners get?

A．A paid T-shirt.	B．A cash prize of $700.
C．A scholarship of NCC.	D．A live award opportunity.

2. Which rule should be respected for candidates?

A．Singing a popular song.

B．Mailing the entry on March 8th.

C．Memorizing the words of the solo.

D．Submitting a piece within 6 minutes.

3. Who are qualified for the competition?

A．Former champions.	B．Full-time students.
C．Students from NCC.	D．Graduates from the high school.

8 . 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。续写的词数应为150左右。

Jane, a lovely girl, had a very sweet family. Although the second oldest, Jane had the least self - control, and had hard times trying to control her bad temper, which was continually getting her into trouble. Poor Jane tried desperately to be better, but her inner enemy was always ready to flame up and defeat her, and her mother was always the first to come to her rescue.

Jane had just finished the draft of her first book, which was regarded as a pride of the whole family, expecting it was good enough to print. To celebrate this big event, Jane and the other two sisters planned to go to the theatre to see The Seven Castles. They didn't want to take Amy, the youngest, with them. Seeing that they were leaving, Amy begged them not to leave her alone and even offered to buy her own ticket herself, but in vain. “You can't sit with us, for our seats are reserved, and you mustn't sit alone, and that will spoil our pleasure,” scolded Jane, crosser than ever. Sitting on the floor, Amy began to cry.

The girls hurried down, leaving their sister crying. Amy forgot her grown - up ways, and acted like a spoilt child. She called over the banisters (扶手), in a threatening tone, “You'll be sorry for this, Jane March; see if you aren't.” “You dare!?” said Jane, slamming the door.

They had a happy time, for The Seven Castles was as brilliant and wonderful as heart could wish. But, in spite of the gorgeous princes and princesses, Jane's pleasure had a drop of bitterness in it. The fairy queen's yellow hair reminded her of Amy with wondering what her sister would do to make her “Sorry for it.”

When they got home, Jane found Amy reading in the sitting room. Jane assumed an injured air as they came in but everything was in its place. Jane decided that Amy had forgiven and forgotten her wrongs.

Jane was mistaken, for the next day she found her book missing.

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At the moment, their mother came to rescue, with the book in her hand.

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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。

Countless visitors to the Forbidden City are quickly attracted by its architectural splendor. Covering some 7,000 square meters and     1    (official) known as the Palace Museum, it was home     2     royal families of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Many legends and stories lie behind its red walls and under the golden     3    (roof).

In 2020, when the 600th anniversary of the venue’s     4    (complete) was marked with an exhibition, an archaeological project     5    (launch) in October in the western part of the palace compound. The work has been relatively low profile, but discoveries may reveal that the Forbidden City was once even more magnificent     6     it is today.

    7    (stand) in front of the archaeological site, visitors can easily form a picture of one of the palaces in the compound based on the bricks and stones. Archaeologists have unearthed four square underground foundations made from bricks in the early Ming Dynasty. The foundations were used     8     (support) columns.

Wu Wei, an archaeologist working at the site, said the 1.6-m-high foundations are about 4.4 meters wide, making them the biggest column footings     9     (find) in archaeological excavations (挖掘) in China. If a foundation is so huge, just imagine     10     grand and tall the column above would be. They may uncover a splendid construction from the early Ming Dynasty that was much bigger than the existing ones in the Forbidden City.

10 . During the second year in high school, Ben Cloud took a few business classes. He _______ an idea of selling his own brand of coffee. So he _______ on the Internet and learned about all of the _______ of starting a business. It all seemed _______ but he continued to stick it out.

He began testing different _______ of coffee with his friends and family. He got feedback and improved his product. As he had only a little bit of _______ from his birthdays and odd jobs over the years, he _______ several designers to help him with his logo and website design. Then, he would supply them with coffee in _______ for their design talent!

After _______ his website, Ben started to sell his coffee at his local high school coffee shop. Then a restaurant. Then local shops. He does have plans to ________ nationally as well. And Ben also made a decision early on to ________ a portion of his profits to benefit others. Meanwhile, Ben received great support from his friends and his community for his ________ and energy. And his good coffee!

Looking to the ________ beyond his business he is considering college in a way that will allow him to continue with his business but also ________ from a college experience and learning. Ben Cloud is a ________ example of a young person making every effort to become the best version of himself.

1.

A．kept up with

B．caught up with

C．came up with

D．put up with

2.

A．witnessed

B．appreciated

C．touched

D．researched

3.

A．procedures

B．examples

C．characteristics

D．expectations

4.

A．special

B．complicated

C．simple

D．useful

5.

A．consequences

B．meanings

C．systems

D．versions

6.

A．reserves

B．resources

C．savings

D．possessions

7.

A．persuaded

B．allowed

C．comforted

D．promised

8.

A．search

B．exchange

C．preparation

D．requirements

9.

A．introducing

B．considering

C．identifying

D．launching

10.

A．tour

B．decline

C．expand

D．swing

11.

A．donate

B．waste

C．earn

D．withdraw

12.

A．leadership

B．initiative

C．progress

D．certificate

13.

A．beginning

B．truth

C．behavior

D．future

14.

A．return

B．agree

C．gain

D．appear

15.

A．fantastic

B．tough

C．beneficial

D．ordinary