1 . 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. disapproved        B. negative        C. national        D. appreciation        E. socially F. tendency        G. approach        H. fitted        I. enhanced        J. unpopular K. namely

What are the things that first come to your mind when you think of the UK? Are they nonstop rain, polite manners, boring food and tea drinking?

Some of the UK’s     1     stereotypes are true, a new survey has found. For example, British people do have a (n)     2     to drink lots of tea.

The research polled 1, 402 foreigners living in the UK on their opinions about the British way of life. Unsurprisingly, the majority of them, almost 70 percent, said they enjoyed living in the country—good manners, especially UK people’s extraordinary ability to queue, are the main reasons for foreigners’     3    . More than one-third said they liked British people’s restrained     4     to emotion.

However, there are aspects of British culture that are     5     of. The heavy alcohol drinking culture ranked as the least favorite trait, followed by the British sense of humor and the country’s bad weather.

It may not be too hard to understand why heavy drinking and bad weather are     6    , but what’s wrong with the British sense of humor?

British humor is known for being dry and satirical (讽刺的), so it is generally more     7    . When it comes to making the British laugh, there is nothing more effective than a     8     inappropriate joke, noted the BBC. “Britons are more comfortable with life’s losers,” wrote English actor Ricky Gervais in an article published in Time magazine.

“The majority of nationalities have stereotypes     9     around them and Britons don’t escape this,” said Liam Clifford, the founder of Global Visas, the website that conducted the research. “People probably come here with a stereotype-based preconception of what to expect. It’s good to see from our survey, though, that, in the majority of cases, this reputation is actually     10     upon living here.”

2 . 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. brush        B. draw        C. state        D. cautionary       E. report       F. run G. packed        H. shot        I. introduced        J. phenomenon        K. exceptional

Rongjiang county, tucked away in the rainy hills of south-west China, has little going for it at first glance. The grey tiles covering houses in the county sea give it a rather drab feel. Locals often have to find work elsewhere, travelling to distant factories and construction sites.

Yet this summer it was Chinese from far-off cities who flocked to Rongjiang. They came to watch an amateur football league involving 20 of the county’s villages. It started in May and quickly became a       1    . Weekend matches between teams made up of butchers and farmers drew crowds of nearly 50, 000, straining the local stadium. Millions more watched on Weibo, a Twitter-like platform, and Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.

There are many reasons behind the popularity of the Rongjiang league, which is men only. Start with the     2     of professional football. Despite decades of investment, the country’s players are not very good. The men’s national team, made up of players from China’s top league, ranks 78th in the world (the women rank 14th). It has only qualified for the World Cup once, in 2002, when it failed to score a single goal.

The Rongjiang league, by contrast, has an authentic, even wholesome feel. Football in the county dates back to the 1940s, when it was     3     by university students who were fleeing China’s cities during the invasion by Japan. Today the games are free to watch and feel enjoyably low pressure. Players     4     off their missed shots with smiles. After a penalty shoot-out in the semi-finals, fans swarmed the pitch waving China’s national flag. The winners of this year’s tournament, from a village in Chejiang township, walked away with a cow. The two runners-up won three pigs and three goats, respectively.

The league’s cultural diversity is another     5    . The players come from several minority ethnic groups, of which the biggest are the Dong and the Miao. During breaks in the matches, villagers in traditional silver headdresses often dance for the crowd.

To the delight of officials at all levels, the league appears to have stimulated the local economy. During the Dragon Boat festival in June tourism spending     6     up, much of it coming from football fans. Vendors at the hundreds of stalls set up by the local government outside the stadium     7     a brisk trade. A man hawking barbecue skewers says he has doubled his income.

But there are concerns that the success of Rongjiang may be fleeting. Attracting crowds to this part of China is not easy. The city of Zibo, in the northern province of Shandong, provides a     8     tale. It became a social-media phenomenon when word of its delicious kebabs began making the rounds earlier this year. Tourists flocked to the city, where officials turned arenas into makeshift dining halls. But after a few months of this barbecue craze, interest in Zibo slumped.

Still, officials think they have found a winning strategy for the countryside. A new football league began this month and will     9     until October. It involves nearly 300 amateur teams from all around China. Each is named after a food. On August 13th a team called the Sour Soups from the nearby city of Kaili beat the Bamboo Shoots from the southern province of Guangdong. The stadium in Rongjiang was still     10    .

3 . 阅读下面短文，根据上下文内容从所给的A到G的选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，每个词只可选用一次。

A. reminded him of       B. made sense       C. give away       D. devoted all his life to E. work on                  F. believe in          G. turned his back on

Jack’s parents got very disappointed after their son quit school. However, Jack was stubborn (固执) and     1     his parents. From then on, he     2     composing pop music and finally became a successful composer. Jack felt grateful to his mentor (导师) and friends, so he planned to     3    what he earned. The charity work     4     what his parents had done for him. Looking back on the old days, he felt he owed (亏欠) his parents quite a lot. It was not until his success that his parents’ love and care     5    .

4 . 阅读下面短文，根据上下文内容从所给的A到G的选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，每个词只可选用一次。

A. get on               B. drop out of                    C. was tired of       D. get passionate about E. came up with       F. lead a successful life       G. convince him to

Not every successful man was born with a sense of success. All his teachers agreed that Jack was so clever that he was sure to     1     in life, but he showed no interest in study. Unlike his classmates, Jack     2     the endless homework and exams. It was after Jack encountered (邂逅) a famous musician that he began to     3     pop music. Soon Jack     4     an idea to     5     school to become a composer.

5 . 选词填空

back down;        challenge;                 think through;        make a contribution;        option; argue;               look forward to;        desire;                    struggle;                         angry

1. Teenagers have both a new ___________ for independence and a continued need for your parents’ love and support.
2. Sometimes John Li ___________ to control his feelings. How he wishes he could be more calm and patient.
3. After Maggie ___________ the problem, she explained her actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully, and address her parents’ concerns.
4. There are lots of ___________ in the dining hall including bread and butter, chicken pic and puddings, but I still missed my mum’s cooking.
5. Heated ___________ and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents.
6. When it all gets too much, your parents are often the first target of your ___________.
7. Through this healthy discussion, Daniel learned when to ___________ and understood that it was not a shame to admit he was wrong.
8. Although there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still ___________.
9. In fact, I’m ___________ being more independent and responsible for my own learning.
10. I can ___________ to my class discussion, because I am able to express myself clearly in English now.

6 . 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. necessarily     B. fade     C. survive     D. expectation     E. harsh     F. treasure    G. quantity     H. dramatically     I. comfort     J. relate     K. reflect

Things I’ve Learned From My First Year Of High School

I just finished my first year of high school, and it has been     1     different from middle school. High school has brought me so many different experiences. Some I am grateful for, yet some have not been beneficial. However, all of them have taught me so many different things, and I would not have been able to     2     my first year of high school without them. The things I have learned have been so helpful to me and can also     3     to things outside of school.

1. You’re expected to demonstrate maturity and responsibility

High school teachers won’t     4     “hold your hand” as much as middle school teachers did. Your teachers may move faster through lessons. When you have questions or meet with     5     challenges, it’s important to speak up. If speaking up makes you nervous at first, you can start by using email to build your     6     level and confidence.

High school teachers enforce higher standards, and most don’t tolerate some of the behaviors that were acceptable in middle school. Again, the goal is to prepare you for college and real life. Even if the     7     seems tough at first, remember that you’re learning helpful and important life skills.

2. Find out who your true friends are

Genuine friends are friends that you can tell everything to and they will not tell anyone else without your permission. They are also there whenever you need them, whether that is to rant or you just need a shoulder to cry on. When you find your true friends, stick with them. The thing about friends is: quality over     8    .

To be honest, high school is not easy at first, but with time, you will get to appreciate and     9     everything around your experiences. The memory will never     10    , because it is the most memorable journey. I have learned so much during my first year of high school, and I am sure that I am going to learn a lot more.

7 . Directions: Complete the article with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. There is one extra that you do not need.

A. motivate       B. remind       C. specific       D. analysis E. objective       F. reflection       G. is supposed to       H. concerning I. promote       J. impact       K. elements

Knowing how to write an influencer brief     1     be a task of priority when you’re working with creators. Because communication is crucial to a successful campaign. Sure, influencers can craft viral posts and content that translates into high-performing ads, that doesn’t mean they are mind-readers, whose     2     of public popularity is always correct. Influencers need direction. But not too much of it so as to     3     them to pursue their creative freedom. This balancing act is why influencer creative briefs require so much attention and can sometimes be particularly     4    —what if the brief is a total failure? What if something goes wrong? People in charge tend to be stuck with repeating     5     on such questions.

What is an influencer brief, anyway? It is an outline of instructions and expectations for creators prior to a social media campaign. These guidelines include everything from high-level creative direction to specific requirements. An influencer brief should sum up what a creator needs to create the best post possible. Simply put, brief are a blueprint for posts that delight brands and creators alike. Brands that cram (塞进) their instructions into an email don’t exactly reflect effort or attention to detail. Note that how you craft your influencer brief has a direct     6     on campaign performance.

Below are the     7     of what should be included in any given influencer brief:

Campaign Goals

You can’t provide direction to creators without defining what you want their content to achieve.

For example:
●   Do you want to     8     a product launch?
●   Are you trying to increase brand awareness?
●   Do you want to tie your influencer campaign to sales? Traffic? Engagement?

Be clear about your campaign     9    

Target Audience

An influencer brief should be     10     about who creators are speaking to, including:

●   Demographics (think: age, gender, location)
●   Interests
●   Wants, needs and pain points
●   Other brands they like and follow

You probably chose to work with specific influencers because their audience reflects yours, right?

Click here for more information on how to write an influencer brief.

8 . Directions: Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. There is one extra that you do not need.

A. break up       B. belong to       C. refers to       D. push your limits E. from the perspective of       F. is alive with       G. feature       H. routine I. in terms of       J. take easy steps       K. earn a living

1. We’ve made a huge contribution __________ aid, we’re providing logistical (后勤的) assistance to the African Union troops.
2. To reach your full potential, try planning some leisure activities that __________ like bungee jumping and skydiving.
3. When people watched the recording __________ the suspect, suddenly the interview appeared more aggressive.
4. She has tried to __________ the company’s partnership with Microsoft Corp (公司).
5. It is said that Ellis Island immigration hall __________ the stories of people who left their native lands long ago to start a new life in a new country.
6. This slide shows one important __________ of the physical chemistry of DNA that turns out to be very important for all of the technology that is built on DNA.
7. The majority of the refugees, including that girl who applied for citizenship yesterday, __________ the Karen ethnic groups.
8. I notice that this student use numbers when he __________ their courses, classes or buildings.
9. We need to improve teenagers’ physical activity levels, whether through sports or building exercise into __________.
10. Users can __________ to make their Facebook experience safer, more secure and more private.

9 . 短语填空

seek one’s fortune       to name but a few        provide for       bring about        occurs to head to     a series of     as a result     earn a living     apart from

1. His friend went to the new world to________ last year.
2. The AI has________ many changes in education in recent years.
3. ________ making gifts by themselves, students wrote letters to their parents.
4. A violist________ by playing the violin last year.
5. Activities available include squash, ushering and swimming, ________.
6. ________ problems have arisen one after another.
7. It________ him to tell the teacher about the problem.
8. It   is extremely hot.________, we have to water the vegetables often.
9. He was very poor because   he   had to________ five children.
10. If   we get over this thought and have a   try, then we are________ the road of success.

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

A. capable       B. controllable       C. faint       D. ideal       E. landscape       F. outpacing G. perceive       H. physical        I. promise       J. scrub       K. supporting

You’ll Never Be Truly Alone

In the decades to come, a large number of home robots could make today’s appliances seem interesting. The market for consumer and office robots is expected to develop quickly in the next three years, according to a 2015 report by Business Insider Intelligence, being greater than $1.5 billion and far     1     the growth of robots in manufacturing.

We already have robots that clean the house, like the Roomba, but in the future we’ll also have robot arms that can     2     surfaces and bathe people, says Christopher Atkeson, a roboticist at Carnegie Mellon, whose lab has produced such machines. Eventually, robots will fold laundry and cook meals. And if they work well, you won’t even notice them. The key to effective robots is ”being     3    of predicting what people will do,“ says Julie Shah, the head of the Interactive Robotics Group at MIT. ”The idea is either     4     people or staying out of their way.“

That said, some people may want a robot that hangs around. In Japan, a friendly humanoid robot called Pepper that can    5    and respond to human emotion has proved enormously popular since it went on sale two years ago. Pepper might turn out to be the     6    roommate- helpful, kind, and always up for hanging out, but never in the way.

Perhaps the already     7    line between online and offline life will disappear, and human relationships with intelligent machines will represent a new extension of our social    8    . Your in-hour robot could serve as an avatar(化身)for friends and family,     9     from afar so that, with the help of robotic arms and legs, you could dance with or hug a loved one who is halfway around the planet. The real     10    of - or problem with - the house of the future, then, might be that you’ll never have to leave it. However, what the future house will be like still remains to be seen.