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。

Wang Wei was a     1     (lead) Tang poet and painter. Born into a noble family, he passed the important jinshi examinations and became a senior court official in 721. Music and painting were among his many     2     (achieve) and it was as a musician     3     he received his first post at court. Wang Wei was banished (驱逐) because of some minor mistakes in manners and then traveled through the country being     4     (gradual) promoted through a series of official positions. His enemies destroyed his career prospects and around 759 he     5     (restore) to his previous post.

Among all works, he is     6     (well) remembered for poems that describe landscape and for his paintings of the countryside. Each of Wang Wei’s works     7     (bear) the features of his Buddhist views. His poems are often short (4 lines of 5 characters) and give     8     impression of a still scene rather than transformation. His poem Spring Stream is typical     9     his style. In this famous work, he writes about the rising moon and the birds     10     (disturb) by the moon in turn.

4 . 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.

5 . We are not sure ________ consequences the storm would bring about, although the weather forecast reported that it could be really destructive. (用适当的词填空)

6 . 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 Year of the Dragon is a significant and auspicious year in Chinese culture. Chinese people believe     1     the people born in the Year of the Dragon will be blessed     2     strength, success, and good luck throughout their lives. This mythical creature is often associated with power wisdom, and protection.

In Chinese astrology, the Dragon is the fifth animal of the zodiac cycle     3     (compose) of 12 different animals. Those     4     were born in the Year of the Dragon are believed to inherit the dragon’s extraordinary qualities. They are known to be ambitious, confident,     5     (courage)and full of energy.

The dragon is an important figure in many Chinese festivals and celebrations. During the Chinese New Year, dragon dances     6     (perform) to chase away evil spirits     7     bring good fortune for the coming year. These dances involve a group of performers carrying a long dragon made of silk, paper and bamboo. The dragon moves in synchronization to the     8     (beat) of drums and cymbals, creating an impressive and vibrant spectacle.

The Year of the Dragon is also a time for family reunions and traditional feasts. People decorate their homes with red lanterns and paper cutouts,     9     (symbol) happiness and good luck. Fireworks light up the sky, and people exchange red envelopes containing money as     10     gesture of well-wishes.

In conclusion, the Year of the Dragon is a time of great significance in Chinese culture.

7 . It was finally completed in 1928, by ________ time it was considered out of date and revisions began at once. (用适当的词填空)

8 . 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。

Macquarie Island was a beautiful place where its native    1     (inhabit), including royal penguins, king penguins, and elephant seals, existed in harmony     2    their natural habitat for thousands of years. However, in 1810, humans arrived on the island with rats and mice. These small animals quickly took over the island，    3     (eat) the birds’ eggs and attacking baby birds. Cats were brought to control the rats and mice, but they also enjoyed eating birds. Meanwhile, the     4     (explode) rabbit population provided food for the cats,     5     ( mean) that the number of cats also increased rapidly.

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。

A 17 year old inventor from the US, Robert Sansone, could be     1     pioneer of a new way to power electric vehicles (EVs). He recently won an innovator award at a big science fair for his design of a synchronous reluctance motor (同步磁阻电动机).

Sansone has always been in love with inventing. Despite the fact that he is still a high school student, he     2     (make) various inventions including electronic hands and high speed running shoes in recent years. When Sansone saw a video illustrating the rare metals     3     (require) produce EV motors, he set out to find a more environmental and economical approach.

At present, most of the motors used in EVs need rare metals,     4     are not only expensive in price, but also cause great damage     5     the environment during the mining (开采) process Sansone turned to a synchronous reluctance motor design that doesn’t use rare-earth materials. This kind of motor is currently used for pumps and fans,     6     it isn’t powerful enough by itself to be used in an EV. So, Sansone started brainstorming ways he could to improve its       7     (perform)

    8     (win) the prize doesn’t mean that his exploration has come to an end. Sansone is now testing the 16th generation of the motor. This time, he plans to use     9     (strong) materials to support higher rotational speed.

If the test is successful this time, he intends to apply for a patent (专利) and seek cooperation with companies.   He hopes that one day his engine can become the     10     (choose) of EVs

10 . Sometimes it’s hard to make a change, but I’m so glad I set the wheels of change _________ motion because it has led me to where I am today. (用适当的词填空)