1 . 假如你是李华，学校英语社在向全校学生征集社徽。请就以下要点用英文向评委介绍自己的作品。
1. 社徽的形状、颜色等;
2. 你的设计思路;
3. 希望得到采纳。
注意：1. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
2. 词数80左右。
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2 . Here’s our pick of the finest lamb dishes on menus worldwide mutton plates.

Hand-Pulled Belt Noodles With Cumin Lamb

Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles, London

The cuisine of China’s northwestern Shaanxi province is known for its complex flavours; for its lamb and mutton dishes; and for its hand-pulled noodles. At no-frills canteen-style Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles, in London’s Spitalfields, all three come together in one hugely popular, generously proportioned dish, which combines tender pieces of cumin-spiced lamb and chewy biang biang noodles (also known as belt noodles due to their impressive width) .

£13.80. xianbiangbiangnoodles.com

Cevapi

Rose Mary, Chicago

There are many regional variations of cevapi, a grilled minced meat dish popular across the Balkans. The mixed lamb and beef version is served with sweet and spicy ajvar (a smoky roasted red pepper and aubergine dip), tangy kaymak (a dairy product similar to clotted cream) and red onion, all sandwiched into a soft, fluffy flatbread.

$20 (£16) . rosemarychicago. com

Slow-Roastleg of Lamb

The Cotley Inn, Somerset

At this rural pub, head chef Dan Brown endeavours to source all ingredients locally. The lamb for his Sunday roast is reared in a field opposite the pub and the vegetables — honey-glazed beetroot, spring greens, courgette puree and roast potatoes — are supplied, where possible, from within a 25-mile radius.

£18. cotleyinnwambrook.co.uk

Schöpsernes

Gasthof Hotel Andlwirt, St Andrä im Lungau

Traditional to Austria’s Lungau region, schöpsermes is a harvest festival dish that uses meat from the first lambs brought down fom their summer’s grazing. At Gasthof Hotel Andlwirt, a generous platter of roasted lamb cuts, aromatic with rosemary and garlic, is served alongside white cabbage salad, potatoes and cranberry.

Available from mid-September to 1 November. 24 (£20.50). gasthofhotelandlwirt.at

1. Which dish is originally from China?

A．Cevapi.	B．Biang biang noodles.
C．Schöpsernes.	D．Slow-Roastleg of Lamb.

2. How much do you pay for a dish in the Cotley Inn, Somerset?

A．£13.80.

B．£16.

C．£20.50.

D．£18.

3. What is special about Schöpsemes?

A．It is linked with a harvest festival.	B．It is the cheapest of the four dishes.
C．It uses meat from lambs.	D．It can be tasted in July.

3 . How to strengthen your willpower

Many of us face challenges with willpower, yet most people seem to believe this skill can be learned and strengthened. Fortunately, researchers have also come to similar conclusions.     1    

Work it like a muscle

Think of willpower as a muscle that can be strengthened with time and effort. Experts recommend simple but challenging tasks, like using your left hand to open doors or turning off lights when leaving a room.     2     . Training your willpower can have amazing effects, but don’t overdo it.

    3    

Bad sleeping habits exhaust you physically and mentally, affecting your resistance to temptation. Sleep-deprived people are more prone to lack of focus and risky decisions. While everyone’s sleep needs vary, the National Sleep Foundation recommends seven to nine hours of sleep per night for the best performance.

Meditate

    4     . Regular mindfulness meditation improves focus and willpower even when not actively meditating. Easy to perform anywhere, anytime, a five-minute session in the morning or during lunch is a great star. With practice, resisting the urge to wander will make resisting other temptations easier.

Avoid temptations (诱惑)

When tempted by food, drinks, or spending, use the “out of sight, out of mind” method. If not possible, remove the temptation or distance yourself temporarily. Walk, call a friend, or pursue a hobby until the urge fades.     5     . Distraction until the urge passes can help you stay focused and reach your goals.

A．Sleep as long as possible

B．Form a good sleeping habit

C．Here are tips to help you strengthen your willpower

D．Meditation is a powerful tool for enhancing willpower

E．Engage in these tasks for a few weeks to boost your willpower

F．This is effective for behavioral addictions or problematic behaviors

G．Meditation is the act of remaining in a silent and calm state for a period of time

4 . Hackett was on the way from a Colorado mountain last May when he heard a faint bark. After _______, Hackett found the source: a black-and-white Shetland sheepdog behind fallen pine trees. The dog was too weak to move and looked _______.

Five weeks earlier, Krugman had let his dog Riley out for a walk. When it didn’t _______ after supper, Krugman became concerned and _______.

“I thought, Maybe Riley has _______ looking for Pam,” says Krugman. His wife, Pam, had died of a heart condition months earlier. “When Pam _______, Riley hid behind the bed for several days,” Krugman says. “You could tell Riley really _______ Pam.”

The next morning, Krugman looked for the Riley’s _______ in the snow and asked a local animal shelter to help _______.

Spotting Riley, Hackett ________ it in his coat and carried him like a baby. When he reached his apartment, he ran a ________ bath for cold Riley and turned on a heater. Hackett ________ Riley through the night, and then drove him to a nearby shelter in the morning.

Krugman picked up Riley in the shelter and drove him straight to an animal ________. Three days later, Hackett ________ Krugman to see how Riley was doing. “I’m just so ________ for what he did and for the efforts of all the people who searched for Riley,” Krugman says.

1.

A．observation

B．rescue

C．adaptation

D．instruction

2.

A．regretful

B．upset

C．active

D．sick

3.

A．come

B．return

C．move

D．leave

4.

A．confused

B．depressed

C．worried

D．ashamed

5.

A．gone

B．known

C．disappeared

D．waited

6.

A．passed away

B．ran away

C．set out

D．stepped out

7.

A．frightened

B．bothered

C．followed

D．missed

8.

A．toys

B．items

C．tracks

D．belongings

9.

A．manage

B．recover

C．search

D．escape

10.

A．crashed

B．wrapped

C．pressed

D．trained

11.

A．public

B．complete

C．free

D．warm

12.

A．operated on

B．cared for

C．relied on

D．cooperated with

13.

A．park

B．cage

C．reserve

D．hospital

14.

A．wanted

B．told

C．visited

D．advised

15.

A．positive

B．thankful

C．anxious

D．eager

5 . 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。

One Sunday morning, a high school student named Lily was wandering in the school. The sun shone brightly through the leafy trees that lined in the school courtyard. A gentle breeze wafted (吹送, 飘送) through the air, carrying the distant sounds of laughter and chatter from other students. It was at this peaceful and joyful moment that Lily saw a wallet lying on the ground. “Whose is it?” Lily said to herself. She picked it up and opened it, seeing a large amount of cash accompanied by important documents and ID cards.

Doubt and confusion began to consume Lily. “What should I do? Should I keep the money for myself? I can buy many things I’ve wanted for a long time.” she thought. The trees around her seemed to swing together, as if mirroring the chaos within her thoughts. “But if I took it, I’d be going against my values and breaking the trust others have in me,” a voice within her whispered urgently.

A knot formed in Lily’s stomach as she weighed the pros and cons, her thoughts racing. The blue sky above seemed to laugh at her confusion, offering no answers or respite (喘息) , which reminded her of the difficult choices she faced.

To make matters worse, just as Lily was about to hand the wallet over to the school administration, her phone rang, which was from her sick grandmother. “Hi, Grandma, what’s up?” Lily asked worriedly. “The doctor advised me to be hospitalized.” her grandmother replied. This added an extra layer of complexity to her already disordered thoughts. “Can I use the money to help Grandma?” Lily considered.

She shut her eyes, trying to close out her confusion and anxiety. She knew that she needed to make a decision, but she was unsure what to choose.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答.

In the end, Lily made the difficult decision to do the right thing.

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One day, Lily received a phone call from the school administration teacher.

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6 . 假定你是李华，暑假即将来临，很多学生准备在高考结束后出去旅游。为此，学校准备举办主题为“Green travel”的英语演讲活动，请根据以下提示准备一份英语演讲稿。
内容包括：
1. 绿色出行的好处；
2. 倡导绿色出行。
注意：1. 可以增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数80词左右。
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7 . The fast-paced modern life in the city can be too much for an introvert (内向的人) like myself. And I sometimes really need some time to ______ my shell. Fortunately, I had the perfect ______ to learn and love gardening.

Well, after my A-levels, I stayed at my uncle’s house. At that time the gardening ______ me a lot, because my uncle does gardening with ______ and he has a beautiful garden. When I was there every day, I ______ the beauty of his garden and the interest he showed in ______ it. After seeing that, I was ______ to start gardening in my home and started doing it. Therefore, I started my ______ Garden in my balconies (阳台) with only pots of different coloured roses. As I grew up, my interest in gardening also ______ to grow. It gives me the biggest ______ .

Whenever I go to my uncle’s home, I collect more plant saplings (幼苗) for my Garden. So now my garden is full of colorful flowers and ______ , I went deeper into debt each day buying seeds, plants, flowers, soil, and pots. I preferred to spend my free time in my garden, without getting ______ . It makes me come alive and I just love that ______ .

I enjoy watering my Garden. It gives me enough physical exercise and sends me back to my work with ______ passion. The everyday sun shines bright on the plants and beautiful butterflies fly above the flowers. I smile with ______ when I cast my flourishing garden.

1.

A．turn into

B．shrink from

C．retire into

D．escape from

2.

A．ability

B．opportunity

C．dream

D．plan

3.

A．fascinated

B．puzzled

C．benefited

D．annoyed

4.

A．confidence

B．sympathy

C．relief

D．enthusiasm

5.

A．suspected

B．wondered

C．imagined

D．noticed

6.

A．decorating

B．beautifying

C．fixing

D．opening

7.

A．cautious

B．nervous

C．eager

D．patient

8.

A．large

B．another

C．delicate

D．first

9.

A．continued

B．happened

C．seemed

D．started

10.

A．challenge

B．wealth

C．happiness

D．responsibility

11.

A．however

B．otherwise

C．somehow

D．moreover

12.

A．worried

B．bored

C．thrilled

D．moved

13.

A．spirit

B．courage

C．feeling

D．strength

14.

A．renewed

B．original

C．limited

D．poor

15.

A．embarrassment

B．satisfaction

C．bitterness

D．politeness

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman’s suggestion?

A．Making an English version of the menu.

B．Collecting feedback on the menu.

C．Adding new dishes to the menu.

2. Which food would the woman eat?

A．Chicken.

B．Fried potatoes only.

C．A salad without mushrooms.

3. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Waiter and customer.

B．Chef and kitchen assistant.

C．Restaurant manager and employee.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the man work?

A．In a cafe.

B．In an office.

C．In a computer workshop.

2. What will the woman do in her job?

A．Show clients in.

B．Make drinks for clients.

C．Work on projects for clients.

3. What is through the double doors?

A．The waiting room.

B．The meeting room.

C．The break room.

4. How could the man be described?

A．Nervous but excited.

B．Friendly and patient.

C．Generous and humorous.

10 . From Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga to Wicked: Part One, 2024 is shaping up to be a thrilling year of films. Here’re some you have to see at the cinema.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

(May 24, 2024)

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a decade since the superb Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) , but George Miller is finally returning with the sequel (续集) this year, and it looks promising. While Charlize Theron played the so-called Furiosa in Fury Road, this time Anya Taylor-Joy will be the actor to tell her origin story as she is taken and trapped between two warring cruel rulers and tries to find her way back home.

Inside Out 2

(June 14, 2024)

Returning with a sequel to 2015’s surprisingly emotional Inside Out, Pixar picks back up the story of Riley and the emotions who control her inside her brain. Now a teenager, Joy (Amy Poehler) and the other core emotions are joined by new addition Anxiety (Maya Hawke) and some other, unconfirmed emotions as well, judging from Anxiety saying “we wanted to make such a good first impression” in the advertisement.

Wolves

(September 20, 2024)

This highly anticipated movie sees Hollywood royalty Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite for their first film together since 2008’s Burn After Reading. After showing their on-screen chemistry in the Ocean’s Eleven permission, the Jon Watts (Spider-Man: No Way Home) directed film follows two lone wolf fixers assigned to the same job.

Wicked: Part One

(November 27, 2024)

This one has been a long time coming! Originally announced all the way back in 2012, the first act of the film adaptation of the multi-award winning musical Wicked is nearly here.

It is a prequel (先行篇) to the beloved The Wizard of Oz, telling the story of Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West, played by Cynthia Erivo) and Galinda (the Good Witch, played by Ariana Grande) in the years before the tornado transported Dorothy and Toto to the magical land of Oz.

1. What do Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Inside Out 2 have in common?

A．They both are sequels.	B．They are action films.
C．They’ll be released together.	D．They have the same plots.

2. What do we know about the film Wolves?

A．It was filmed in 2008.	B．It is directed by Brad Pitt.
C．Two actors first unite in the movie.	D．The same task is arranged for two fixers.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To praise some movie actors.	B．To encourage people to film more.
C．To advertise for the four films.	D．To presell the tickets for the four films.