1 . 选择并使用所给英语单词的正确形式完成句子。有两个单词为多余词。

abandon        surround          economic          poison permit          broad          associate

1. _______ yourself with uplifting individuals, you will be challenged to be better.
2. We are working in _______ with a local company to raise money for the homeless.
3. Some people hold the view that travelling can increase their knowledge and _______ their horizons.
4. Now there is a bad phenomenon in China that many shared bikes are left _______ on the roadside.
5. Although the country has had political independence for over a century, _______ it needs the support of its neighbors.

2 . 根据句意从方框中选出适当的动词短语并用其适当形式完成句子。

adapt to,     flood into,     keep in mind,     give way to, contribute to,     stir up,     keep company with,     be stuck in

1. Britain had a hard time ______ the effect of climate change and it called for urgent action plan to decrease the effects of a warming planet.
2. After ______ the trap for hours, the Asian elephant was finally rescued.
3. Eating too much fat is considered as one of the factors ______ heart disease and high blood pressure.
4. With mountains ______ green plains dotted with cozy-looking houses, beautiful flowers and deep blue lakes, the train slowly moved forward.
5. Recently, the significant weight loss of the actress Jia Ling for a role in her new film ______ some attention.
6. As the life of senior high school came to an end, many bittersweet memories ______ my mind.
7. No one wants ______ someone who always looks upset.
8. ______ that being online is no excuse for being rude, and you don’t want to become a target for a troll or cyberbully.

3 . 选择合适的短语并用正确的形式填空

donate... to...,       stir up,       refer to,       on hand,       date back,       prevent... from...,       in ruins

1. I always keep a pen______ ______ in case I need to write something down.
2. This ancient vase ______ ______ to the 12th century.
3. If you have any questions, please ______ ______ the instruction book.
4. The fence will ______the dog ______escaping.
5. His speech ______ ______ a lot of debate among the audience yesterday.

4 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. houses   B. approaching   C. appear   D. talent   E. exclusively F. lowered   G. hiding   H. limits   I. dramatically   J. natural   K. sensitive

Dolphin Senses

New research involving trained dolphins seems to further prove that these animals can sense electricity. The     1     may allow them to better lock onto hidden fish hunted and direct the path.

The ability to sense electric fields is known as electroreception(电感受). All animals produce a weak electric field, but electroreception has almost     2     been found in water creatures. About a decade ago, scientists published research suggesting that some dolphins have passive electroreception. And in 2021, researchers in Germany released their own study finding that dolphins likely have it, too.

This new research is a follow-up to that latter study by the same team—one intended to better describe the     3     of electroreception in bottlenose dolphins. The researchers teamed up with scientists from the Nuremberg Zoo, which currently     4     six dolphins. They specifically worked with two bottlenose dolphins named Donna and Dolly. They first trained them to rest their jaws on a metal bar in the water, and then to respond to an electric field     5     them by swimming away within five seconds. They then gradually     6     the strength of this field to test the dolphins’ sensitivity.

The findings further prove that bottlenose dolphins can indeed sense electricity, but suggest that some dolphins are better at it than others. Donna, for instance, was a bit more     7     and able to respond correctly to a weaker field than Dolly.

The electroreception found in dolphins doesn’t     8     to be as strong as it is in the typical shark, but it’s probably still useful enough for them to find fish     9     underneath sand, stones or mud within a few centimeters away. Other studies have suggested that dolphins also possess a sense that acts as a sort of     10     GPS for them. So these dolphins’ electroreception might provide an explanation for that ability as well, Huttner said.

5 . 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后用方框中所给词的适当形式填空。每个词限用一次。

mouse   be   eat   health   stop   few   hungry   say   see   sometimes   body

Snake meat is popular in restaurants. Some people think eating snakes is good for their     1    . But these people don’t know that snakes feed on     2     and worms (虫), so there are many parasites (寄生虫) in snakes’     3    . They may     4     bad for our health. And we’re sorry     5     a butcher’s knife kill more snakes now.

An English newspaper     6    , “People eat about 1,000 tons of snakes every year in China. In Shenzhen,    7    , people serve 10 tons of snakes on dinner tables in a day. ”

If we continue (继续) to    8     snakes, there will be a vicious circle (恶性循环). If people eat more snakes, snakes are becoming fewer and fewer. But mice are becoming more and more, there will be     9     crops.

This will make more people     10    . Who wants to see such a bad thing happen? So people must     11    eating snakes. To protect snakes is to protect ourselves.

6 . 从方框中选出合适的单词，并用其正确的形式填空，其中有两个词是多余的

explore     recognize       achieve     previous       benefit       dependent     annual

1. A good diet is________ to health.
2. The old man has a physical examination ________.
3. An Olympic gold medal is an amazing________ for one so young.
4. Now that you have reached the age of 18, you should be________ of your parents.
5. With the continuous development of technology, more and more people are eager________ mysterious space.

7 . 阅读下面句子，从方框所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。注意，每个选项只能使用一次，方框中有五个多余选项。

A. typical   B. in particular   C. go all out   D. convenient   E. pick up F. replace   G. annual   H. observe   I. in case   J. positive K. gather   L. occasions   M. lose track of   N. recover   O. decorations

1. If you’d like to have Gong Bao Chicken for dinner, don’t forget to ________some chick on your way home and try this recipe out.
2. Although ready meals are quick and ________ to prepare, we should eat more fresh fruit and vegetables.
3. If you can focus your attention on just one thing at a time and ________for it, I’m sure you can make great progress in a short time.
4. Do you think you could write something out of nothing? You cannot make a meal without rice．So ________ some information first.
5. Take an umbrella just ________, since you can never depend on the British summer weather.
6. With colorful ________of lanterns and lamps, shopping centres have been organizing events and activities to celebrate Chinese Spring Festival for years.
7. I felt sorry when my family decided to move to a new town because that meant I might ________ all my old friends.
8. On social media, people tend to post only ________ updates that make them appear happy and friendly.
9. I’ve found television watching a really poor way for me to ________ energy compared with socializing or going for a walk.
10. Many animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year．This ________ movement is called migration.

8 . 从词汇框中选择合适的单词完成句子。

initial              victims             barrier             blame             consistent             bother liquid             deny                    freeze             estimate             border             grasp

1. She chose not to _________ others for the result but to seek a solution.
2. She failed her driving test on the _________ try, but passed the next time.
3. Despite the overwhelming evidence presented, he continued to _________ any involvement in the incident.
4. Her views and actions are _________, showing a real match between her beliefs and behavior.
5. Wrap up or you’ll _________ to death-seriously, it’s extremely cold out there!
6. This bridge crosses the _________ between the two neighboring countries, promoting international cooperation.
7. Look at how the _________ of smoking are suffering. Stop smoking!
8. Fats are solid at room temperature, and oil is _________ at room temperature.
9. I don’t care if he doesn’t come-it doesn’t _________ me.
10. If you don’t accurately _________ the cost of the project, all your hard work will be fruitless.

9 . 根据语境，选择下框中的单词或者短语的正确形式填空，框中有两个多余单词或短语。

expose       decrease        present        consistent          exceptional suspect       vision          side with       in turn             break out

1. I was asked to give a ______________about my vacation plan in English by my teacher.
2. Increased production will, ______________, lead to increased profits.
3. The bodies were identified as those of two ______________drug dealers.
4. ______________to the sun is known to speed up the ageing process.
5. Violence _________________in several cities around England since the incident, although London stayed largely quiet overnight.
6. They _____________an ideal society where everyone has equal opportunities.
7. He is a man who _____________matches his words with his action.
8. All students without ______________must take the English examination.

10 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. addressed        B. boast        C. approach        D. sense        E. wealthy F. glimpse        G. revealed        H. pushy        I. statistics        J. peers        K. motivation

College Rankings Are Something, but Not Everything

I am always confused when reading statements like “Princeton University is the number one college in the United States.” Are those who attend Princeton inherently brighter than their     1    ? Is Princeton able to produce more geniuses upon graduation?

High-ranking colleges in global education leagues attract greater talent in staff and students, and     2     better facilities, therefore generating more profits. In the United States, however, this virtuous cycle can turn vicious when financially-challenged parents end up spending their life savings on their children’s education, while     3     individuals can simply buy their way in. Besides, these rankings face criticism for potentially influencing colleges to make minor adjustments in     4     to improve their position on the table.

I didn’t care about college rankings for years until I recently saw something different. This past October, Shanghai Ranking Consultancy     5     the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023, which assesses universities worldwide across 55 subjects in five disciplines. It is said to employ a more in-depth     6     to evaluate the performance of universities. And this makes it easier for prospective students to choose the best college for their specific subject. But how much weight should you give to these rankings?

In my opinion, college rankings can serve as a reference, offering a     7     into the reputation and strengths of institutions. However, they should not be the only determining factor for you. There are many aspects to a university education that can only be     8     when you are clear about your goals.

I once taught a three-month program to prepare university students for overseas exchange programs in England. But some of them displayed low     9    . It wasn’t merely due to a language barrier. These individuals seemed to lack communication skills, critical thinking and, more importantly, a     10     of purpose, which might help determine their future academic quality. After all, what lies in the heart of education is “U” .