1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many foreign students are visiting in the speaker’s school now?

A．About 13.

B．About 20.

C．Over 30.

2. Why does the school organize the music week?

A．To attract more foreign students.

B．To exchange ideas about culture.

C．To help foreign students enjoy their time.

3. When should students sign up for the activities?

A．Before September 15th.

B．In the last week of September.

C．In the first week of December.

4. Where will the music week be held?

A．In the library.

B．In the garden.

C．On the playground.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did Xiao save money?

A．By buying no clothes.

B．By sharing food with friends.

C．By buying second-hand houses.

2. When did Xiao buy her first house?

A．At the age of 18.

B．At the age of 27.

C．At the age of 33.

3 . Thomas Mayfield had a major problem to solve in his fifth-grade classroom.

“I’m not good at adding. I don’t know how to regroup or borrow. I’m not good at subtracting (减法). Or I don’ t know my facts yet, and I’ m a fifth-grader, ” Mayfield’ s students used to tell him. The 42-year-old maths teacher from Fort Worth, Texas, knew it was important to try something new, especially because most of his students were also struggling outside of the classroom. “Single parent homes, parents put in prison, low financial stability-a lot of misfortunes that were going on, ” he said.

To reach students in a way that was familiar and inviting, he brought rap music to the classroom. Mayfield played an instrumental beat to a rap song. He got his students excited. Then they started to rap about decimal(十进位)point places. “Let’ s start with the tenths. Like a dime to a dollar, there’s 1 out of 10. Then we move to the hundredths, one part out of many. One out of 100, we call that a penny. . . “ rapped Mayfield and students.

Pareece Morehouse, one of Mayfield’s former students, is now in tenth grade and loves old-school rap. Before Mr. Mayfield’s class, Morehouse didn’t like maths and struggled with it. But pairing the difficult subject with music was game-changing for her.

“I can recall myself at home doing homework and just singing the song in my head, helping me understand, ” Morehouse said. “It was really a great way to help me make it through maths. ”

“Students will produce work if you reach them where they are and take notes on what they’re interested in, whether that’s music, art or sports. It’s important to use things that resonate (共鸣)with them, ” said Mayfield.

1. What led Thomas Mayfield to try something new in his teaching?

A．His out-of-date teaching routines.

B．Urgent requests of students’ parents.

C．Disadvantaged conditions of students.

D．Students’ devotion to study after school.

2. How did Thomas Mayfield teach the kids?

A．By explaining the maths principles.

B．By asking them to do more exercises.

C．By instructing the kids to write music.

D．By combining musical notes with maths.

3. What does Thomas Mayfield highlight in class?

A．Educators must inspire the kids’ interest first.

B．Rules should be set for learners in advance.

C．Each student should be treated equally.

D．Importance must be attached to music.

4. What could be the best title for the text?

A．Never Too Late to Learn

B．The Keys to Teaching Maths

C．Hard Work Turns into Heart Work

D．Curious Minds Never Feel Contented

4 . Are you expecting some hottest books? Here are 4 best-sellers popular with teenagers.

Cuba in My Pocket

Cuba in My Pocket follows 12-year-old Cumba from Cuba to America in the 1960s. After being sent to a new country, Cumba must find his footing in unfamiliar surroundings. Over time, he learns how to trust others and get over difficulties with the great help of the locals.

Author Cuevas bases the story on her dad’s experiences. For Cuevas, hope is an important theme in Cuba in My Pocket.

Fast Pitch

In Stone’s Fast Pitch, Shenice is captain (队长) of the Fulton Firebirds. She decides to make her softball team become the winner in the final. But she loses focus after learning a family secret. Can Shenice find out her family secret and still lead her team to victory? She makes it. She fights with her team and they get the final victory.

Ivy + Bean Get to Work

Annie Barrows is the author of Ivy + Bean Get to Work. Ivy and Bean are best friends. They attend a Career Fair at school. They learn about jobs adults can have. But the girls are interested in just one job: Searching for treasure! The two look for gold. But they can’t find it. Barrows hopes kids will feel relaxed about themselves when reading this book.

A Shot in the Arm!

A Shot in the Arm!, by Don Brown, is a graphic (绘图) novel about the history of vaccines (疫苗). Readers learn how vaccines have been used throughout history to fight illness. The author also praised those who worked hard for the development of vaccines. A Shot in the Arm! isn’t a boring history book. Instead, it’s an exciting read that uses colorful drawings to pull readers in.

1. What can we learn from Cuba in My Pocket?

A．Cumba loses his footing in the new community.

B．The book is based on the author’s personal experiences.

C．The book focuses on the theme of being hopeful of life.

D．Cumba finds it impossible to gain trust of the local people.

2. What is Fast Pitch mainly about?

A．Shenice’s struggle to win the match.

B．Shenice’s understanding of real life.

C．Shenice’s discovery of family secrets.

D．Shenice’s passion for sports activities.

3. Which book would you read if you are interested in medicine?

A．Cuba in My Pocket.	B．Fast Pitch.
C．Ivy + Bean Get to Work.	D．A Shot in the Arm!.

5 . 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。

    1    (lie) under waters across the globe are an estimated three million shipwrecks, all of     2     indicate human attempts over the centuries to explore Earth's furthest corners. While there is little land on our planet left unexplored, the vast sea bed almost     3    (remain) unknown.

Considering our limited knowledge, it's not surprising that exploration of the oceans constantly brings about discoveries in various     4    (science) fields.

First, many archaeological finds are made in shallow waters, including whole cities     5    (bury) underwater. The ruins offer precious information about the past. However, the challenges of pressure, darkness and intense cold at vast depths make     6     difficult to discover more of the past.

Amazing biological discoveries are also being made, like the barreleye living 6,000 meters below the ocean's surface. Such discoveries enable us     7    (have) a better knowledge of the capacity for life even in extreme circumstances.

Additionally, so far more new natural resources such as fire ice     8    (find) in oceans. Besides, the research conducted by China's underwater vessels helps scientists identify areas for deep-sea drilling and better understand how the sea bed was formed.

Humankind is entering a new age of oceanic discovery. Oceans will be as familiar     9     us as the land where we live through all-round international     10    (cooperate).

6 . How can having a childlike view of the world help the environment? Danish eco-artist Thomas Dambo combines a talent for recycling with a fairy-tale imagination to bring people worldwide closer to nature.

For the “Guardians of the Seeds” exhibition, Danish eco-artist Thomas Dambo built five trolls from discarded wood materials, which were appointed by Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG) for its splendid riverside woodland.

The exhibition composed of the five trolls aims to give visitors an emotional connection with nature that will encourage them to become keepers of it. For the exhibition, Thomas came up with a story that a family of trolls hid 10 golden seeds to protect the old forest. Using a map that's provided, visitors follow clues to find where the seeds are hidden.

Besides using carefully selected recycling materials to produce his works, to challenge himself creatively, the artist allowed for a degree of production on-site. He gave a skinny troll named Birk a beard made from the roots of fallen trees. The fur of another troll Roskva is made from bark. Also, Gro, sitting with her eyes closed in a yoga pose, has a tongue made out of a nearby deserted planter.

“Thomas wants people to interact with them,” says Gretchen, president of CMBG. “He wants it to be a journey of discovery where you're walking along and all of a sudden this big magical being appears in front of you. These are friendly, happy trolls. They're not scary, mean trolls.”

Thomas hopes that “Guardians of the Seeds” gives viewers the same joy he gets from an occupation that he compares to a hobby. He says too many people lose their playfulness in their adult life. The key quality of his work is just its playfulness. One of his trolls sits on a real car on a hillside, appearing to cheerfully ride it. He wants to reactivate a childlike imagination in adults so they begin to see trash as objects that can be repurposed in practical and even picturesque ways. And he loves to entertain kids, too.

Nowadays, Mr. Dambo gets a kick out of seeking waste everywhere, hoping to find more stuff he could refashion into something amazing.

1. What does the underlined word “discarded” mean in paragraph 2?

A．Given-out.

B．Thrown-away.

C．High-priced.

D．Randomly-chosen.

2. What's the purpose of launching the exhibition?

A．To set off visitors' curiosity.	B．To get back the 10 golden seeds.
C．To promote the popularity of CMBG.	D．To boost the bond between visitors and nature.

3. What do the examples in paragraph 4 mainly demonstrate about Thomas?

A．His environmental awareness.	B．His creativity and artistic gift.
C．His working efficiency and skill.	D．His sense of social responsibility.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Thomas' Massive Troll Sculptures

B．Let Us Turn Trashed Wood into Elegant Art

C．Artist Preserves Imagination and Nature with Huge Trolls

D．Welcome to the Magic “Guardians of the Seeds” Exhibition

7 . Being seventeen without money can be depressing. When the opportunity arrives to earn some needed cash, it would be foolish to pass it up. It is for this reason that when the opportunity to referee elementary basketball came my way, I jumped at the chance. I thought it would be a fun way to earn some “easy money”.

During the years I played on the court and watched the games, I often found myself criticizing the referees. I was completely convinced that I could do a much better job because of my love for basketball and my familiarity of the game. How difficult could it be, especially with a bunch of third graders?

I looked forward to my first night as a referee, but all of my fantasies wore off from the beginning of the game. These sweet and innocent third grade boys immediately transformed into horrible creatures right before me. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine the extent of competitiveness in the game. A battle was in progress on the court while the inhumane bystanders cheered and yelled from the stands. My only companion, the whistle, suffered from a severe case of stage fear, filling my head with doubt every time I wished to blow it. My lack of action fueled the heartless crowd. Even on the rare occasions when my whistle gained enough courage to pause the fighting, the pitiless bystanders still couldn't calm. The sense of failure flooded every inch of my soul. With only five minutes remaining, Michael, another referee, came in time, saving me from losing my mind. In a flash, I passed my whistle and quickly ran to the safety of the stands.

I realized just how difficult refereeing was. I could have let this heartbreaking evening ruin my future on the court, but instead it stimulated a sense of determination in me to do it better. I still hope to become a great referee someday. In order for this to become a reality, it will take many hours of practice and hard work. No matter how much I wish the cash would be handed to me without requiring any effort, I learned from this experience that there is no such thing as “easy money”.

1. What made the author accept the offer to serve as a basketball referee?

A．His desire for money.	B．His passion for basketball.
C．His poor family background.	D．His academic qualifications.

2. What did the author initially think of the third grade boys before refereeing the game?

A．Lovely.

B．Mature.

C．Impolite.

D．Competitive.

3. What happened to the author during the game?

A．He was too nervous to blow the whistle.

B．He was at a loss how to announce the results.

C．He couldn't avoid the bystanders' physical attack.

D．He couldn't handle the tough situation on the court.

4. What can we learn from the author's experience?

A．Lazy hands make for poverty.	B．Money does not grow on trees.
C．Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.	D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

8 . TikTok, an app dominated by Gen Z, is the place for a lot of things: You can discover emerging designers, participate in dance challenges and even stream fashion shows. But there's another space on TikTok that's also taking off—let's call it BookTok.

Digital book clubs are increasing in popularity on the app. Various “bookfluencers” are creating content around their favorite books, and developing accounts that are strictly devoted to book talk. The power of BookTok is not to be underestimated: Some TikTok book accounts, like @alifeofliterature, have featured old books and motivated them back onto best-seller lists, proving that Gen Z's appetite for books is very much alive.

Surfing the app can be tiresome, but fear not: We have rounded up a selection of BookTok pages that are well worth a follow. Below are four bookfluencers to know.

@abbysbooks

Why to follow: This book devotee frequently offers her recommendations, and makes funny TikToks about trying to find comfortable positions to read in and what happens after she's done with a novel.

@thebooksiveloved

Why to follow: This bookfluencer's quick-fire book reviews are entertaining and honest. She'll take a book like Angeline Boulley's Firekeeper's Daughter and attract you to pick it up. She also offers handy tips on how to save money when buying books.

@24hourlibrary

Why to follow: This page works a bit like a 24-hour librarian who's always around to help with a suggestion. Plus, the user gives advice on how to read multiple books at once and how to get a copy of a book before it's released.

@ aymansbooks

Why to follow: Her page's tagline is“shut up and read”, and its TikToks give you everything you need to do so. She has highlighted books with Middle Eastern and Southern Asian representation.

1. Why does the author mention “@alifeofliterature” in paragraph 2?

A．To predict the potential of TikTok.	B．To explain what to expect of BookTok.
C．To illustrate how influential BookTok is.	D．To show the importance of bestseller lists.

2. What can viewers do through the four bookfluencers?

A．Sell eye-catching products.	B．Vote for their favorite books.
C．Download their literary picks.	D．Learn more about book reading.

3. Which bookfluencer offers ways to enjoy a book in advance of its publication?

A．@abbysbooks.

B．@thebooksiveloved.

C．@24hourlibrary.

D．@aymansbooks.

9 . 36-year-old Andy decided to return to his favorite high school hobby—skateboarding. The only _______ he expected to encounter was his own ability to get back into the sport after so long. _______, the 340-pound skateboarder soon realized that was the least of his problems.

Andy's challenges began even _______ he stepped on a skateboard. He couldn't find any resources, like the type of boards to try, for _______ skaters. What Andy did find instead was a (an) _______ belief that plus-sized people should not be skating.

Determined to change people's _______ of plus- sized people in sports, Andy founded Chub Rollz—a skateboarding community for fat skaters. He knew not only did he need to get back into skating to prove people _______, but he needed to _______ a safe space where others can show themselves as well.

To inspire plus-sized people to _______ the fun sport, Andy made a list of recommended products for them and also hosted skateboarding classes to _______ beginners. The ________ to Chub Rollz was incredibly positive.

Following an article about his initiative in the San Francisco Chronicle (纪事报), Andy, received numerous messages from ________ expressing gratefulness for giving them the ________ to stand up to critics.

For those ________ to go after their desired activity due to their body size, Andy has this to say: “Never let others' opinions and self-doubt ruin the chance to ________ something new.”

1.

A．barrier

B．task

C．adventure

D．target

2.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Undoubtedly

D．Fortunately

3.

A．after

B．before

C．when

D．until

4.

A．male

B．ambitious

C．elderly

D．overweight

5.

A．easily-forgotten

B．long-held

C．interesting

D．convincing

6.

A．expectation

B．impression

C．description

D．knowledge

7.

A．selfish

B．dishonest

C．sensitive

D．wrong

8.

A．create

B．imagine

C．enter

D．occupy

9.

A．make sense of

B．give way to

C．take up

D．remark on

10.

A．question

B．persuade

C．sponsor

D．teach

11.

A．approach

B．solution

C．response

D．entrance

12.

A．consumers

B．skaters

C．strangers

D．customers

13.

A．patience

B．need

C．courage

D．curiosity

14.

A．unlikely

B．unsuitable

C．content

D．hesitant

15.

A．try

B．discover

C．introduce

D．assess

10 . Smiling is a global smart language. Everybody smiles in the same language. We smile when we feel good.     1    There's a bidirectional effect between smiling and feeling positive: Both can be reason and effect of the other one.

The act of smiling is connected with neurotransmitters related to pleasure sensations and psychological tensions, as well as with certain stress hormones.     2     When we smile, even when we force it, our body releases the “feel good” hormones, which will put us in a much better mood and relieve our stress. Meanwhile, our creativity and self-confidence increase, leading us towards the right mental balance we need.

    3     Plentiful evidence shows that smiling can help boost the immune system by decreasing stress levels, which in turn increases white blood cell count and releases beneficial antibodies that help fight infection and disease. Besides, smiling can even reduce our heart rate after a stressful situation.

But positive effects of smiling aren't limited to our own mental and physical well-being: Our smile goes beyond us having a positive effect on the people around. Research suggests that happy people influence the people closest to them and provide a boost of good energy.     4     When others see us smiling, chances are that we'll find them smiling as well. The more we smile, the more we'll receive smiles back.

Attractive smiles suggest confidence, capability and authority, and these feelings can motivate others. A smile is the prettiest thing we can wear.     5     When we smile, life smiles as well.

A．Smiling can even improve our physical health.

B．That's why life isn't always full of reasons to smile.

C．Smiling may be the most effective and cheapest anti-stress.

D．And we can create well-being feelings just by raising a smile.

E．Smiling is one of the most infectious expressions of emotion.

F．Never let negative emotions prevent you bonding with others.

G．So we should smile more and then benefit ourselves and others.