1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman's goal weight?

A．Around 52 kilos.

B．Around 50 kilos.

C．Around 48 kilos.

2. What sports does the woman do every Sunday?

A．Badminton.

B．Swimming.

C．Dancing.

3. What is the woman?

A．A personal trainer.

B．An office worker.

C．A professional athlete.

4. Where does the conversation take place?

A．At a gym.

B．In an office.

C．In a hospital.

2 . I was born a bookworm. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t read: It was almost like breathing to me. My fictional worlds took me to all the places I needed to go and I experienced everything indirectly.

My father was in the military service when I was a child, so we moved every two years, but we insisted on going to bookshops wherever we lived. He would take me to the nearest bookshop every Saturday morning and wait patiently while I browsed (随便看看)—after all, the choosing of a new book is something that cannot be rushed. And so started my lifelong love affair with bookshops.

One day I was thinking up the setting for How to Find Love in a tiny bookshop when a feeling of calm, contentment, and excitement came over me. It was a feeling of perfect happiness. That was my light bulb moment: My book would be set in a bookshop, and I could explore what books meant to each of my characters and how they had shaped their lives.

The book isn’t just about discovering romantic love. It’s about finding the love of books: something that can sustain you throughout your life, and provide escape, entertainment, education, comfortd and wonder. And, as I learned from my own father, it’s a love you can share with everyone. There is nothing more satisfying than sharing something you have read with someone else, knowing they will love it as much as you do.

But if we are to keep bookshops alive, we need to use them, and to encourage the next generation to make them a part of their life and view bookshops as a treat, a pleasure, an adventure, a gateway, so they become something we can’t live without. Thus my challenge to you, fellow readers, is to go to your local bookshops as often as possible and come out with something that might change your life.

1. Why did the author often move when he was a child?

A．Because her father loved travelling.

B．Because her father was in the army.

C．Because her parents divorced.

D．Because her parents wanted to find a better school for her.

2. Which word best describes the author’s relationship with bookshops as a child?

A．Distant.	B．Casual.
C．Inseparable.	D．Cooperative.

3. What does the underlined part “light bulb moment” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．A moment of relief.	B．A moment of peace.
C．A moment of sudden shock.	D．A moment of sudden inspiration.

4. What might the book How to Find Love talk about?

A．How books affect people’s lives.	B．Romantic stories of the author’s parents.
C．How bookshops become popular.	D．Touching stories between father and daughter.

5. What does the author call on readers to do?

A．Purchase her books.	B．Go frequent book shopping.
C．Share books with others.	D．Sponsor local bookshops.

3 . ---I’m not going to the party tonight. I’ll stay at home and read.
---Come on, ________

A．You get a frog in your throat.	B．You’re pulling your weight.
C．We’d better throw in the towel.	D．Don’t be such a wet blanket.

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。

My first visit to China

I was really excited when I     1     (offer) the opportunity to go to Guangzhou in China for my work and I spent a lot of time visiting schools and observing lessons. The schools I visited were all     2     (good) equipped with computers, video screens and interactive whiteboards in most of the rooms. The buildings were     3     good condition and there were spaces for the children to play badminton or basketball.

I noticed some interesting differences in the school routine. When it was time for a class to begin or end, music was played on the intercom. I thought this was a really nice idea. There were also short breaks for eye exercises with music     4     (play) on the intercom. This was something I had never seen     5     heard of before so I was very interested in it. In some of the schools I visited, the habit of     6     (take) a nap at lunchtime is something I really like. The schools made us     7     (feel) very welcome and the children took great interest in us. They were very keen to practise their English and ask us questions. The pupils seemed to be very     8    (enthusiasm) about their English classes.

I really enjoyed my 10 days in China. It was a great experience and opened my eyes to a very different culture. In some ways it was better to be there on work than as a tourist. You learn something about people’s everyday     9     (life). If you go on work I think you learn more about the real culture of a place because you can see normal people doing normal things in normal places.     10    , next time I go to China I would like to spend some time as a tourist rather than working all the time.

5 . It has been proved that self-care helps people lower stress and get healthier. And another interesting finding has been revealed recently.     1     As a typical form of caring about others, volunteering has been proved to be beneficial to us in the following ways.

Volunteering makes us happier.

Throughout history, cooperation and community have been essential parts of human survival. One reason we feel so rewarded when helping others is that the happiness of those around us has taken root in our survival instinct. According to one study, people who volunteered at least once a month reported better mental health than those who didn’t.     2    

Volunteering increases our sense of purpose.

Typically, the act of volunteering involves taking action and engaging with others. These are two mental health needs shared by most humans, especially people feeling aimless and disconnected.     3     As a result, they can have clearer goals in their own life and increase the sense of responsibility.

Volunteering helps manage depression.

    4     That’s because taking positive action helps to change the negative thoughts---whether by interacting with other people or realizing you have useful skills to share with the world. Based on that, some researchers even suggest including volunteering as an approach to treating depression.

    5    

Some researchers have discovered a link between volunteering and a lower risk of early death. This effect comes in part from how volunteering can reduce stress and depression, which in turn promotes life span, improved physical health, and better management of chronic(慢性的) diseases.

A．Volunteering cures many diseases.

B．Volunteering impacts our physical health.

C．Caring attention towards others also improves our health.

D．Volunteering also helps reduce sadness or hopelessness.

E．People who always hold a positive attitude is unlikely to get depressed.

F．Some even said volunteering made them as happy as having an extra $1,100.

G．When volunteering, people learn new skills and develop more social connections.

6 . Anxiety can be treated with medication.     1    . So, what else can be done to help? Here are three ways for your reference.

Lavender (薰衣草)

Evidence suggests that lavender may be as effective as medicine in improving common and persistent anxiety.     2    . Lavender has no sedative, making it a safe alternative.

Researchers found that the smell seemed to help mice relax, allowing them to explore brightly lit and unfamiliar territory.     3    . That is probably because they were more anxious.

Talking therapies

    4    . A psychologist explained, “Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) teaches us to become aware of the thoughts and body sensations that make up our anxious experience. It takes courage and can feel counter-intuitive, but when we approach anxious thoughts and body sensations (tension in muscles, knot in the stomach) with curiosity and kindness-rather than trying to fight them-we give anxiety less power.”

Mindfulness

Mindfulness meditation can be an excellent way of returning our anxious mind back to the present. The object of our focus may be the sensations in our body as we sit or walk or breathe or it may be some external stimuli such as sound or an object.     5    

A．We worry for many reasons

B．It’s thought to make the brain calm

C．Mice were used in their experiment to test this therapy

D．Mice not exposed to lavender preferred to hide in the dark

E．Mindfulness helps us see what is here at the present moment

F．We can approach anxiety with a kind and courageous attitude

G．However, experts agree other approaches may also be effective

7 . The library is the heart of a university——its collections, services, and study spaces are central to every student’s educational journey. Let’s take a look at some famous university libraries around the world.

Magdalen College Old Library

Oxford University is famous for its academic programs, but it’s also known for its outstanding libraries that are said to include more than 11 million books. The Old Library at Magdalen College is the crown jewel of the university’s library system. It contains more than 20,000 rare books and manuscripts. Nearly all of these volumes were published before 1800.

TU Delft Library

The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997, which has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. But it will only take a glance to be attracted, as it is a sight to remember. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can’t really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill.

Trinity College Library

The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. It contains more than 200,000 of the library’s oldest books. Treasures of the library’s extensive collection include a rare copy of the 1916 proclamation of the Irish Republic and a beautiful 15th century harp (竖琴).

Joe and Rika Mansueto Library

Opened in 2011, the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library at the University of Chicago is designed with a grand glass roof, perfect for staring out when you are tired. The library can hold around 3.5 million volumes through its underground automatic storage and retrieval system. If you are not already impressed, the librarians, robotic cranes, will knock your socks off. They can locate and bring you any book within an average time of 3 minutes.

1. What do Magdalen College Old Library & Trinity College Library have in common?

A．Both house stringed instruments.	B．Both feature attractive designs.
C．Both boast numerous ancient books.	D．Both gain recognition as crown jewels.

2. Which library possesses its own museum?

A．TU Delft Library.	B．Trinity College Library.
C．Magdalen College Old Library.	D．Joe and Rika Mansueto Library.

3. What may impress you most in Joe and Rika Mansueto Library?

A．The glass roof.	B．The volume of books.
C．The storage system.	D．The robotic librarians.

8 . Ticket Information

Due to extremely high demand, tickets for the three traditional end-of-year concerts of the Vienna Philharmonic are drawn exclusively on the Vienna Philharmonic website. In this way, people worldwide have an equal chance to purchase these highly desired tickets.

Application Period: February 1-28, 2023

During this period, interested persons can apply on this website for tickets to the Preview Performance, the New Year’s Eve Concert, and the New Year’s Concert. The first step toward making an application for tickets is to register for the drawing. The registration is separate from your user account for the Webshop and is specifically for the drawing. Users can enter their ticket preferences for the upcoming concerts during the application period.

Price Categories

The number of tickets for the New Year’s Concert is limited to two, and the number of tickets for the Preview Performance and New Year’s Eve Concert can be up to four. The ticket prices range between 35 € and 1200 € for the New Year’s Concert, 25 € and 860 € for the New Year’s Eve Concert, and between 20 € and 495 € for the Preview Performance. If you wish to change your application, you may only do so during the application period. In March, you will know the results of the drawing.

When Should I Apply?

Within the one-month application period, the actual time of application is irrelevant. An application made on February 1 has the same chances as an application made on February 28. The only way to obtain tickets for these concerts is by taking part in the online drawing! Requests submitted through the postal system, by e-mail or by any other means will not be considered!

1. Who could be most interested in this information?

A．A website designer.	B．A painting lover.
C．A music fan.	D．A tourist guide.

2. What do you have to do to get tickets?

A．Apply one month in advance.	B．Participate in the drawing.
C．Send e-mails to the webshop.	D．Use the same name as the user account.

3. How much must you pay at least for two tickets for the Preview Performance?

A．70€.

B．25€.

C．50€.

D．40€.

9 . Who will begin the lecture now?

A．Dr. White.

B．Dr. Mildens.

C．Prof. Brookings.

10 . I was recently in a business meeting, where two managers faced off with their wildly different opinions. But to our surprise, the meeting went remarkably well — and all because one of them simply showed a calm maturity (成熟). He kept saying things like, “I absolutely see your point, Jeff,” and “You’re right about that. Could we consider…?”     1     And things went smoothly. So what are more ways to bring more cool, collected calm into our life? Here are some.

♦Focus on your own stuff.

It can be so easy to compare ourselves to other people over our paychecks, the contents of our closets, relationship statuses etc. But when you realize that all that matters is you, you can’t help but just do you.     2    

♦Know how to laugh at yourself.

Joan Rivers said, “Life goes by fast. Enjoy it. Calm down. It’s all funny.”     3     And once you get to the point where you can laugh at yourself, you can laugh at pretty much anything.

♦    4    

I don’t think there is anything more grown-up than taking 100 percent responsibility for your life. No excuses or exceptions — parental, governmental or otherwise. When you own your circumstances and your “stuff” you’re empowered.

    5     . We can quantify our calm by our ability to “shake it off”. You really can choose to free yourself from anything: a rude remark, a disrespect from someone you’ve never liked, a passive-aggressive colleague ... whatever. When you can shake all that off and just focus on the present moment, you kind of have it figured out.

A．Never react.

B．Don’t blame others.

C．Life doesn’t have to be so serious, does it?

D．And when that happens, life gets awesome.

E．Will guilt and regret have you living in the past?

F．He met his colleague’s argument with absolute calm.

G．Maturity begins when drama and dissatisfaction end.