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。

Poetry is a form of literature that celebrates abstraction and the beauty of words.     1     (write) poetry is thought to have been recorded about 2000 BC with The Epic of Gilgamesh.     2     the poetry of today has transformed in form and function, the root of its purpose can still be found in poets’ desire     3     (explore) the human condition through the power of imagery and metaphor. Poetry has become an underlying source of     4     (relieve) to much of humanity’s existential dilemmas, exploring ideas from within. It sheds light on the beautiful and the ugly     5     tries to understand the function of both.

For these reasons and many others, poetry has been given its own holiday. World Poetry Day     6     (hold) each year on March 21 to celebrate “the unique ability of poetry to capture the     7     (create) spirit of the human mind”. It was founded in 1999 by UNESCO in the hope of promoting poetry     8     a way to communicate across borders and cultural differences. Since then, it has achieved just that. The event is celebrated around the world in different forms of readings and ceremonies,     9     (honor) poets of high achievements. All in all, it is a day dedicated to poetry: an art form that     10     (exist) for centuries and continues to enrich our understanding of the human condition to this day.

2 . 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。

Ninny grew up with her grandparents. Her grandmother worked as a housekeeper, and her grandfather was too weak to move. In his wheelchair, Grandfather told her stories about flowers, princesses and sunrises. Those stories always ended with the same message: A simple act of kindness creates an endless ripple (涟漪) that comes back to you.

One day, Ninny was at the supermarket with her grandmother. They only bought the bare minimum. “Oh!” Ninny jumped when she spotted a chocolate cake. She pulled her grandmother’s sleeve. “Grandfather’s birthday is around the corner! Can we please, please, please have it?” The old lady eyed the chocolate cake. There were beautiful decorations on the top with fancy designs on the side. Picking up the cake, Grandmother took a close look at the price and sighed, “Ninny, we can’t afford it. It’s $40!”

Ninny pouted (噘嘴), trying to convince her grandmother. Yet she knew that her grandmother would not bend, even if she begged with her puppy eyes. No matter what, money did not grow on trees. Ninny sighed and turned around. Grandmother gave her a sad smile and turned towards the cashier.

Almost out of nowhere, a man with a 50 dollar bill and the chocolate cake approached her and handed these things to Ninny. “Have them, dear.”

Ninny took a closer look at the man. He was average. Average face, average clothes, and average everything. He was just a random man.

The man bent down and maintained eye contact with Ninny. “Do you know why I’m giving you these?” Ninny shook her head. “When I was a little boy, a man bought me a chocolate cake. He just overheard a conversation I had with my mother. Nothing else. He gave me some money and a small slip of paper. Then he left.” The man reached into his pocket and took out a dog-eared piece of paper. Looking at the words written, Ninny wore a smile on her face, for she was so familiar with the message.

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。

Ninny hugged the dollar bill, cake and the piece of paper to her chest.

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Grandfather’s eyes widened, “You won’t believe it!”

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3 . One day, my children and I found a homeless, small cat trapped in a burning box. She was _________ injured, with most hairs burned. We rescued her and named her Smoky. Back at our ranch (牧场) we _________ her.

Weeks later, Smoky looked better, but was completely _________ due to medicine on her skin. She looked so ugly but we adored her. My husband, Bill, didn’t. Smoky _________ him, too. Why? He was a pipe smoker _________ matches and lighters that _________ and burned. Every time he lit up the pipe, Smoky panicked, _________ his coffee cup before fleeing.

“Can’t I have any _________ here?” he’d complain, instead of quitting smoking though it harmed his health. _________, Smoky became more __________ of the pipe and its owner. She’d lie on the sofa and look at Bill as he smoked. One day he laughed, “Oh, the cat makes me feel __________.” Slowly, Bill __________ smoked in the house, and one night, surprisingly, I found Smoky lying on his lap. Bill started liking her.

During Smoky’s second year, she began growing fur. Tiny white hairs gradually grew long. Bill continued to enjoy her __________, driving around with Smoky. When he got out of the truck to check the __________ on the ranch, he left the cat __________, letting her enjoy the air conditioning.

1.

A．accidentally

B．likely

C．severely

D．lightly

2.

A．treated

B．trained

C．caged

D．entertained

3.

A．homeless

B．hairless

C．cured

D．deserted

4.

A．resisted

B．attacked

C．disliked

D．annoyed

5.

A．particular about

B．independent of

C．full of

D．armed with

6.

A．flashed

B．sounded

C．smoked

D．slipped

7.

A．knocking over

B．turning over

C．taking away

D．picking up

8.

A．coffee

B．peace

C．trouble

D．right

9.

A．Sooner or later

B．So far

C．On occasion

D．In time

10.

A．tired

B．aware

C．tolerant

D．careful

11.

A．sick

B．guilty

C．cheerful

D．content

12.

A．rarely

B．occasionally

C．casually

D．continuously

13.

A．beauty

B．gentleness

C．warmth

D．company

14.

A．cattle

B．engine

C．road

D．weather

15.

A．behind

B．aside

C．inside

D．out

4 . Five Top Study Skills and Techniques

Developing good study habits will help make the most of your study time.     1    . Here are five top skills to help you study efficiently.

Manage your time

To make sure you have time for studying throughout your week, schedule study into your routine.    2    . In this way, you can give priority to studying and ensure that your time is productive.

Take smart notes

    3    , taking notes is more than just a repetition of the things you are hearing or reading. You may not need to take notes on everything. Listening to things that the instructor says is important.

Create a mind map

You can use a mind map as a way of taking notes or to organize and summarize them. This will help you see the relationships between each one, and which ideas are more important.

    4    

After taking notes, repeat aloud what you have just studied. Then explain the concept in your own words. By lecturing yourself, you include hearing as well as seeing. Using your own voice and words helps make the information more meaningful to you.

Ask questions

While you are reading or listening, write down any questions that come to mind and look for answers. If you find answers, make a note of them. If you find gaps in your knowledge without ready answers, take a little time to research and see if you can find the information.    5    .

Now, start implementing these tips and see how your study change for the better.

A．Join a lecture

B．Lecture yourself

C．If you are going to form a good habit of taking notes

D．Make a list of all the things you do each day

E．These will help you remember the things you have read or heard

F．Whether you are listening to a lecture or reading a book

G．By developing good study habits, you will work more efficiently in the learning process

5 . Traditionally, the study of human health has focused on individual and collective groups, rather than outside forces. In recent years, however, we’ve seen the range of nutrition expanded to include environmental components, with the introduction of new terms like “sustainable nutrition” and “planetary health”.

The growing population will put a greater strain on the ecosystem and resources, further contributing to climate change, which is observed through increased temperatures, rising sea levels and severe weather patterns. Altered weather patterns directly affect yields and crop production, which along with non-climate factors, can impact food security. Displacement from homes, decreased access to resources such as health care and illness due to exposure to extreme temperatures can have long-term health consequences.

As is reported, the extreme drought in Ethiopia in 2016 caused widespread crop failure and resulted in nearly 10 million people requiring food aid. Similarly, in the U. S., 2021 brought Hurricane Ida to the Gulf Coast, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 91 people. When the storm faded, extreme heat followed, which was particularly dangerous given many had lost their homes or electricity in the hurricane. Widespread power failures left people with limited access to essentials.

The challenge of feeding more people using the current food systems poses a threat to biodiversity. For example, overfishing, which involves non-sustainable practices that decrease or endanger species, can result in biodiversity loss. On the contrary, “the more variety of crops grown in one farming system, the more adaptable that system is”, Mary Purdy, an integrative eco-dietitian, says. “The less biodiversity you have in an ecosystem, the more impressionable it is to pests, crop failure and soil degradation (退化).”

As more ecosystems and species become threatened, biodiversity will continue to decrease, which will impact the entire food chain. Each organism and species plays a role in the food chain; altering that chain will have a domino effect (多米诺效应), which could impact human health in numerous ways, such as altering typical eating habits based on availability and in some cases resulting in nutrition insecurity, reducing the gut microbiome and impacting the availability of some medicinal resources.

1. What does the underlined word “strain” probably mean in paragraph 2?

A．Stress.

B．Chance.

C．Benefit.

D．Strength.

2. How does the author support the theme of paragraph 3?

A．By asking and analyzing questions.	B．By making comparisons.
C．By offering some examples.	D．By analyzing reasons and causes.

3. What can we infer from Purdy’s words?

A．Human nutrition needs varieties.

B．Biodiversity is linked to human health.

C．Sci-technology affects grain production.

D．The growing population harms the ecosystem.

4. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?

A．The environment affects human health.

B．Climate change matters in human health.

C．Food systems play a role in climate change.

D．The future of food systems lies in individual action.

6 . This year has witnessed many new products hitting the market, and we have rounded up the most inviting product launches that you may have missed.

Woodfire Outdoor Oven

One of the newest, the most exciting products is the Woodfire Outdoor Oven, which can make not only pizza in three minutes, but plenty of other delicious dishes. It can also roast, bake or even keep items warm if your backyard party guests are running late. Our reviewer loves the oven because it cooks food evenly without you even needing to turn it.

Hatch Rest Go

It is one of the most unique in a long time. It’s a portable device you can take with you to provide comforting sleep sounds for your baby, which features ten sounds like white noise, heartbeat and the sound of the ocean. It runs on a rechargeable battery that lasts all day.

Mate Bluetooth Tracker

Built for attaching things like keys and backpacks via a key ring, it connects to your phone through Bluetooth for easy tracking. You don’t necessarily have to be close to whatever you’ve lost to find it; even when you’re out of Bluetooth range, you can open the accompanying app to see where on a map your thing is.

Silent Electric Coffee Grinder(研磨机)

It is an electric coffee grinder, perfect for whoever loves delicious coffee without all the noise. This wonderful device helps cut down on noise, so let this machine g rind coffee beans without waking everyone up in the house.

1. Why does the critic recommend the oven?

A．It makes pizza quickly.	B．It meets various needs.
C．It helps free the hands.	D．It is convenient to carry.

2. Which may be the most exciting item for new parents?

A．Woodfire Outdoor Oven.	B．Hatch Rest Go.
C．Mate Bluetooth Tracker.	D．Silent Electric Coffee Grinder.

3. What is special about Mate Bluetooth Tracker?

A．Its operation style.	B．Its connection way.
C．Its location function.	D．Its guidance service.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When is the deadline for entries?

A．October 15th.

B．August 31st.

C．November 1st.

2. What is the topic of this year?

A．Cities.

B．The Future.

C．The World.

3. What is the prize for the school winner?

A．Pictures of England.

B．Books from a writer.

C．Lessons from an artist.

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

A．The supply distribution.

B．The city marathon.

C．The changeable weather.

2. When did the woman complete her course?

A．Around 10:00.

B．Around 8:00.

C．Around 12:00.

3. What was the weather like in the morning?

A．Windy.

B．Sunny.

C．Cloudy.

4. What will the man probably do next year?

A．Work as a volunteer.

B．Run a race.

C．Join the law office.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the speakers get to the airport?

A．By subway.

B．By bus.

C．By taxi.

2. Who is Jimmy probably?

A．The woman’s son.

B．The woman’s husband.

C．The flight attendant.

3. Which city is the speakers’ destination?

A．San Francisco.

B．Los Angeles.

C．Seattle.

4. What is the man going to do next?

A．Book another flight.

B．Get all the tickets.

C．Run to check in.

10 . “Hey, lady! You can move your ugly car up now!” The silver-haired driver behind me in a fancy truck rudely yelled at me. Without much thought, I yelled back at the man, “What? Are you in a rush or something?”

I was waiting in line at the drive-through to order our breakfast on a Sunday morning. There were only 12 inches or so between me and the car in front of me. There were also three additional cars in front of that one. We were getting nowhere fast. What was he hoping to gain by yelling at me?

I wanted to let my own anger go after this ridiculous exchange. But the more I thought about it, the angrier I got. I was angry that he yelled at a mother in front of two kids. My daughter and my son were both confused and saddened by what they had just witnessed. We were on our way to a soccer tournament, and we had a bonus day free from school and work. Probably, there was nothing in the world to be upset about. Then this man let his anger out.

I told my kids I was so mad that I had to roll my window up so that I wouldn’t keep yelling at this guy. Then, I stopped and looked back. I had moved up the 12 or so inches at his “suggestion”, while he hadn’t moved an inch. Suddenly, I felt sympathy for him. He must have been suffering in some way. As my kids and I slowly made our way to the pick-up window to pay for our order, I had an idea.

“I heard how rude that man was to you, and I wanted to apologize to you for having to put up with that. He isn’t worth paying for,” the cashier said to me. “My kids support me in doing that,” I answered the cashier, adding that hate cannot drive out hate.

1. Why was the driver angry with the author?

A．Her car cut in.

B．She screamed at him.

C．She held up his truck.

D．Her car stopped suddenly.

2. What does the author mainly tell us in paragraph 3?

A．What her kids’ reaction was.	B．Why her anger kept growing.
C．How she calmed herself down.	D．Why she ordered the breakfast.

3. What was the author’s final decision?

A．She taught her kids a lesson.	B．She apologized to the driver.
C．She paid for the driver’s food.	D．She gave the cashier some advice.

4. What does the author intend to convey in the text?

A．Respond to hate with kindness.	B．Deal with a man as he deals with you.
C．Put distance between your car and another.	D．Never go to the drive-through at rush hours.