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。

Dr Hart, a psychologist, interviewed three people     1     (discover) what “me” means and how they have learnt to appreciate the beauty in themselves.

Wanting to look good and obtain the praise of others, 24-year-old Jade has become     2     (addict) to selfie apps that can remove her freckles, en large her eyes and even slim her jawline. She spends     3     (hour) every day editing and posting her selfies, expecting “likes” to boost her     4     (confident). In Dr Hart’s opinion, people     5     pretend to be someone they are not tend to misjudge themselves.

Never really     6     (care) about his appearance, Anthony only used to have five identical pairs of trousers and five identical shirts. His roommates at college registered him for a TV programme, A New You. Surprised at     7     good he looked after a makeover, he realised the importance of external beauty.

Emma     8     (bother) by her “big” body shape since she was little. She made every effort imaginable to lose weight, including dieting and weight-loss pills, but this brought her nothing but pain     9     poor health. Her idea of beauty shifted when she came across the inspiring success story of Tess Holiday, a plus-size model. And she has acknowledged that keeping fit not only makes us much    10     (beautiful), but happier, too.

2 . Tourists have been going there for centuries to visit its celebrated cafe and get __________ taste for the party atmosphere. (用适当的词填空)

3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

A strong earthquake made Joseph Cadeau wake up from sleep on Saturday. Cadeau, a teenage boy,     1     (immediate) got up and ran out of his home in Les Cayes, a city in Haiti. On the way out, Cadeau was knocked out by rubble (碎石). Moments later, Cadeau moved out of the house with great     2     (difficult). Unable to walk, Cadeau lay down in the street.

Cadeau was one of at least 12,268 people     3    were injured during the earthquake. It struck Haiti’s southwest region around 8:30 am on Saturday,     4     (claim) at least 2,207 lives, according to Haiti’s Civil Protection agency.

Cadeau managed to get out of the rubble     5    his own. He was not sure how long he had lain in the street until he     6     (rush) to a health facility eventually by     7    stranger. When Cadeau reached the health facility, he had to wait since there were not     8     (sufficiency) health workers to take care of so many injured people. While he was waiting, Cadeau’s foot began swelling (肿胀).

“I received treatment too late, which is why my foot is swollen like that,” said the teenager, pointing at    9     (he) swollen foot. “Fortunately, I survived and have a chance     10     (rebuild) my hometown and give back to the society.”

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

“Exceptional” medieval village crowned southern France’s most beautiful hidden gem

If you want to avoid tourist traps and spend your next holiday somewhere breathtaking, this tiny French village is well worth your     1     (consider).

Car rental firm Avis previously     2     (conduct) a study into southern France’s most beautiful hidden gems,    3     (use) destinations from the PBVF’s (Les Plus Beaux Villages de France) official list alongside data from Tripadvisor and Google. And according to the research, Le Malzieu - Ville takes the crown for the     4     (remote) and most fascinating spot, with     5     overall score of 90.77 out of 100.

Le Malzieu-Ville only has around 900 inhabitants, so you certainly won’t have to fight through crowds if you choose to have your next holiday there - and you can drive there too,     6     is perfect if you’re a nervous flyer.

Speaking of the 13th century medieval city’s nickname, Pearl of the Valley, France Voyage states: “Natural curiosities, tourist facilities and shops combine     7     (harmony) with its exceptional heritage and nature of the Monts de la Margeride which still earn it its name.”

“The small village of Malzieux is beautiful with lots of little cobbled streets,”said Cindy in a review of one local Airbnb, while Charlotte described the area as “A real little slice of paradise.”

As     8     (mention), this spot is known for its rich history. To get a feel for the centuries that have gone by here, explore Malzieux’s Bodon Tower (now Office of Tourism) and Clock Tower, both of which offer     9     (amaze) panoramic (全景的) views. Then, take a walk around the village’s ancient walls and gates, and trace the story of the “Beast of Gévaudan” who roamed the streets in the 1760s through a series of statues and a mini museum.

A trip to Le Malzieu-Ville also offers exceptional French cuisine, charming accommodation options, warm summer weather,     10     a chance to explore off the beaten track.

5 . After taking up a position in the community, he ________ (commit) himself to keeping the neighbourhood safe ever since.

6 . 根据句子填空或所给词的适当形式填空

China will become the guest country of honor for the 37th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer from April 20 to 28. It’s the first time that the festival     1     (introduce) the concept of guest countries since its     2     (establish) in 1987.

During the nine-day event, the China Cultural Center in Paris will join hands with Weifang city in Shandong province,     3     is known as the “kite capital of the world”,     4     (show) the most authentic Chinese kite art and cultural experience to the audience. Various cultural activities will take center stage,     5     (include) kite competitions, cultural performances and workshops on intangible cultural heritage.

The International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer is the largest and     6     (influence) kite-themed event in France. Visitors can not only observe     7     wide variety of kites, traditional and modern, small and giant,     8     also engage in kite-making workshops, art performances and experiential activities.

In addition     9     regular kite displays, this year’s festival will debut the international kite stunt competition,     10     (call) “The World Kite Cup Berck-sur-Mer”. Kite-flying masters from ten countries and regions will compete for the world champion title in a showdown of skills and creativity.

7 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

A Fuxing train departed from Nanning City, the capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Thursday morning,     1     (mark) the launch of high-speed rail service in the karst regions of southern China.

The 482-kilometer railway, which connects Nanning with Guiyang, the capital of Southwest China's Guizhou Province, is designed     2     (facilitate) a top speed of 350 kilometers per hour, reducing travel time from over five hours to about three hours.     3     a major transportation artery (干线) in southern and southwestern China, it will     4     (significant) benefit residents in the mountainous areas and boost       5     (region) ·socioeconomic growth (社会经济增长) along the route, according to China State Railway Group, the national railway operator.

This railway is the first of its kind to be built in either Guizhou       6     Guangxi, both of which are known for their karst landscapes posing     7     obstacle to railway construction. The railway’s construction, which started in December 2017, was a challenge for its architects and engineers because its     8     (plan) route included areas with different geographic     9     (feature), including mountains, valleys and rivers. So far, the operator    10     (announce) three types of service schedules for weekdays, weekends and the peak

8 . 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。

In a refreshing shift from conventional methods, some post-90 teachers in China are using memes (表情包), cute comments, and personalized feedback in their grading practices,     1     (receive) praise from parents and students alike. This innovative approach in education is reshaping the way students receive feedback on     2     (they) exams and assignments, making the learning process more engaging and enjoyable.

Gone are the days of impersonal and serious     3     (comment). Teachers are now using more conversational language in their evaluations, addressing students as “you” or “dear” instead of the formal “the students”. This change in tone creates a more personal and direct connection, fostering a positive learning environment.

The use of memes and hand-drawn images in marking papers     4     (be) not just about adding a touch of fun; it serves as a motivational tool for students. This trend has caught the attention of the online community,     5     many expressing their wish to have such creative and supportive teachers

    6     adoption of memes and personalized comments in grading represents a significant shift in educational practices in China. It not only aids in reducing the stress and pressure     7     (associate) with academic performance but also builds a     8     (strong) relationship between teachers and students. This method reflects a broader movement toward more empathetic and student-centered teaching     9     the focus is on encouragement and individual growth rather than solely on grades.

As these innovative practices gain     10     (popular), they promise to transform the educational experience for students, making learning more enjoyable and less frightening.

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。

Trends popular among the youth such as “China chic” and the growing influence of young consumers have driven the development of hanfu industry in recent years. Among the various     1     (style), the horse face skirt has emerged as the most popular item.

    2    (combine) classical elegance with modern simplicity, the horse face skirt is said to perfectly suit the contemporary culture and lifestyle of young people, making     3     a fashion icon (标志). This trend has gained popularity in Luoyang city, Central China’s Henan province,    4     numerous performers recently showcased these beautiful skirts in their acts, with many visitors alike     5     (dress) in the elegant horse face skirts. In Caoxian county of Shandong province, one of the country’s hanfu production and sales centers, the sales     6     the horse face skirts during last Spring Festival holiday     7     (increase) dozens of times compared to usual volumes. Actually, the skirt has become a very popular     8     (choose) for gifts.

The current popularity of hanfu in the country is believed     9     (indicate) more than a fashion trend; it     10     (represent) a deeper connection to Chinese tradition and cultural identity.

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。

Elephants may be known for their size and     1     (strong) , but tourists who ride on their backs can still do great harm.

    2     picture provided by the Wildlife Friends Foundation in Thailand (WFFT) describes Pai Lin, a 71-year-old female whose spine (脊柱)     3     (become) out of shape after 25years of working in the tourism,     4     she was forced to carry up to six tourists at a time. The group said, “This pressure on elephants’ bodies can worsen the tissue (组织) and bones on their back,     5     (cause) serious physical damage to their spines.”

Elephant     6     (ride) are a popular tourist activity in countries across Southeast Asia, but activists say the practice is a form of animal ill-treatment as their bodies are not designed to be ridden. They also say many are     7     (actual) worked to death.

“Pai Lin was given up by her owner who felt that she was too slow and always painful     8     (work) well anymore,” Edwin Wiek, founder of the WFFT, told CNN.

Tom Taylor, the group’s project director, added that elephants’ backs were not designed to carry heavy weight. Their spines go upwards. Continuous pressure on their backbones from tourists can result     9     forever physical damage—which can     10     (see) in Pai Lin. The group was sharing Pai Lin’s story to remind people never to ride elephants.