1 . Art and science may seem like opposite things. One means the creative flow of ideas, and the other means cold, hard data-some people believe. In fact, the two have much in common. Now, a study finds art can help students remember better what they have learned in the science class.

Mariale Hardiman, an education specialist at Johns Hopkins University, noticed that students who used art in the classroom listened more carefully. They might ask more questions. They might volunteer more ideas. What’s more, students seemed to remember more of what they had been taught when their science lessons had involved(涉及) art. To prove that, Hardiman teamed up with some researchers and six local schools.

In the experiment, the researchers worked with teachers in 16 fifth-grade classrooms. They provided traditional science lessons and art-focused ones. In a traditional science class, for example, students might read aloud from a book. In the art-focused one, they might sing the information instead.

The team randomly assigned(随机分配) each of the 350 students to either a traditional science classroom or an art-focused one. Students then learned science using that way for the whole unit-about three weeks. When they changed to a new topic, they also changed to the other type of class. This way, each student had both an art-focused class and a traditional one. Every unit was taught in both ways, to different groups of students. This enabled the researchers to see how students did in both types of classes.

The team found that students who started off in a traditional class performed better after they moved into an art-focused class. But those who started off in an art-focused class did well even when they went back to a traditional science class. These students appeared to use some of the art techniques(技巧) after going back to a traditional class. Classroom teachers reported that many students continued to sing the songs that they learned after finishing the unit. “The more we hear something, the more we retain it,” Hardiman says. “It suggests that the arts may help students apply creative ways of learning on their own.”

1. Why did Mariale Hardiman do the study?

A．To prove the importance of art at school.

B．To see if art might improve science learning

C．To find a way to help her students learn better.

D．To know how to encourage students to ask questions.

2. What were the students required to do in the experiment?

A．Take two types of classes.	B．Learn three units in total.
C．Learn two topics for three weeks.	D．Choose what they’d like to learn.

3. What does the underlined word “retain” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Finish.

B．Express.

C．Improve.

D．Memorize.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Art helps students develop creativity.

B．Art-focused classes interest students a lot.

C．Art can make science easier to remember.

D．Art has something in common with science.

2 . 假定你是李华，作为交换生在英国某中学就读。你很想参加Bolton教授的团队组织的2023年人工智能大会 (AI Conference 2023)。请你给Bolton教授写封信，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 询问参会要求；
3. 想参会的原因。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Prof. Bolton,
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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

3 . Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.     1    . Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.

You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.     2    . Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.     3    . The following methods may work best for you.

● Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.

●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.

● Write your notes in your own words.

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● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.

As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.     5    

A．First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.

B．There are three practical note-taking methods.

C．You must write your notes on separate paper.

D．Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.

E．You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.

F．That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.

G．Use words, not complete sentences.

4 . When you’re meeting someone for the first time, you want to leave him or her a good impression.     1     However, it’s not just your mouth doing the talking — the way you hold yourself is just as important. Here are some tips on body language to show positivity and kindness in communication with others.

Nod and smile when appropriate. These nonverbal signs can show the other person that you’re fully involved in what he or she is saying, and in agreement. Try nodding three times to show that you’re really absorbing what she is saying.     2     If you turn up the corners of your mouth but your eyes stay the same, you could come off as insincere.

    3     Don’t be obvious, but try to match her body language and facial expression. By doing this, you’ll help the other person feel comfortable toward you. This mirroring technique has even been shown to increase a person’s good will toward the person mirroring her. If she’s leaning on a wall, lean on the wall. If she has crossed her arms, cross your arms.     4    

Laugh truly. Even if you’re in a formal setting, if the other person has clearly said something that was intended to raise a laugh, laugh!     5     And this can also show her that you’re listening to what she is saying. Avoid laughing out of nerves or because you have nothing to say.

A．Always keep your arms crossed.

B．Mirror the person you’re speaking with.

C．It’s an easy technique that can often pay off.

D．Show him or her that you have a sense of humor.

E．Avoid touching your hair or adjusting your clothing.

F．When it comes to smiling, make sure it reaches your eyes!

G．You want to say all the perfect things at all the right times.

5 . British Museum

Located in Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, the British Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artifacts and is free to all visitors. The British Museums surprising collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, and it has more than 7 million objects, so it would probably take a week to see everything.

Over 6 million visitors every year experience the collection, including world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies.

Admission (入场费) and opening times

Free, open daily from 10:00 to 17:30.

Open until 20:30 on Fridays,except Good Friday.

Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.

Large luggage (行李), suitcases and cabin baggage

For everyone’s safety, all bags, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum for safety and security reasons. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, Kings Cross and Charring Cross.

Membership

Membership allows you to discover two million years of human history with free unlimited entry to special exhibitions.

Individual (个人) membership: $74

Under 26 membership: $54

Young friends (ages 8—15):$25

Shops

The Museum has four shops where you can buy books, souvenirs, and family gifts.

1. When can you visit the British Museum?

A．At 9:00 Friday.	B．On Christmas Day.
C．At 12:00 Monday.	D．On Good Friday.

2. Where can visitors store their large luggage?

A．At some crossings.	B．At major train stations.
C．In the hall of the Museum.	D．At the entrance to the Museum.

3. How much should a father and his 18-year-old son pay to be a member of the Museum?

A．79.

B．99.

C．128.

D．148.

6 . Recently, the organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have suggested that breakdancing be included in 2024, making it closer to becoming an Olympic sport. The other 3 sports—surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing—all made debuts in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. That is to say, audience watched these three sports as Olympic events for the first time.

The organizers stressed that four sports had been chosen since they would reflect the city’s identity and help take the Olympics to the street. They added that the purposes were to deliver a Games that was able to keep up with the times and encourage new audience and attract young people. Breakdancing is a typical example which can be played without the limitations of time and places in urban and other environments.

As one of the sports at the Young Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018, breakdancing now could see its popularity greatly raised. But the International Olympic Committee (IOC) needs to approve the French suggestion before it can be formally added to the 2024 Paris Olympics sports programme.

With new IOC rules first introduced to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Host cities can select sports and propose them for inclusion in those Games if they are popular in that country and add to the Game’s appeal.

Antonio Espinos Ortueta, the president of the World Karate Federation said, “Our sport has grown rapidly over the last years. We believe that we have met all the requirements and that we have the perfect conditions to be added to the sports programme. However, we have learned today that we still haven’t had the chance to prove our value as an Olympic sport.”

1. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “debuts” ?

A．Announcements.	B．Appearances.
C．Attractions.	D．Advertisements.

2. What can we learn about breakdancing?

A．It attracts people of all ages.

B．It is the symbol of Paris.

C．It was performed in 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics .

D．It can be played anytime and anywhere.

3. What does IOC do in selecting sports?

A．Give useful advice.	B．Offer enough support.
C．Give detailed explanations.	D．Have the last word.

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to Antonio Espinos Ortueta’s words?

A．He thought it easy for a new sport to be included in Olympics.

B．He thought breakdancing was far from ready to be an Olympic event.

C．He couldn’t be sure of the final decision of IOC.

D．He found it likely for breakdancing to be performed in Olympics.

7 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

When I was a little kid, I dreamed of keeping on a dog. My parents disagreed, say that I was so young to take care of myself, let alone a dog. I didn’t give up. Instead, I tried to be independence and helped with housework. A few month later, my parents found that I had become considerate than before. They finally approve of my request. On my eight birthday, they bought me a lovely dog as the gift. Following my parents’ direction, I’ve learned how to raise the dog. I still miss those days that we accompanied each other.

8 . 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Linda负责的创造性写作俱乐部进展良好。你也有意组建一个类似的俱乐部，你给她写一封邮件寻求帮助。内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 你的问题及解决方法；
3. 表示感谢。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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