1 . 假定你是李华，你的一个在英国学习的朋友给你写信，他说很不适应那里的校园生活，感到很难过，根据以下要点给他写一封建议信。
1. 理解朋友的困难，但要克服它，不能放弃，学好英语在那里才会有更多与别人交流的机会；
2. 多交朋友，乐于助人；
3. 积极参加各种社团活动，抓住学习的机会。
注意：1、词数80左右。
2、适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Last week an activity     1     (hold) in order to make young people realize the     2     (important) of the Social Media Detox.

Over 100 students had been persuaded to stop using social media for seven days, most of     3     were excited and nervous.     4     took Anna two days to be aware of the seriousness of checking phone. Doing the detox not only     5     (make) Devon realize the value of     6     (really) contact but also motivated Cindy    7     (visit) a different friend every day. An hour’s sport each day let George become healthier and healthier. It is a pity that Max threw     8     the towel on the first day. In a word, the Social Media Detox is     9     success, which helps teenagers step away from social media and communicate with each other     10     (well) than before.

3 . When you are in Mérida of Mexico, you can take any of the transportation ways.

On foot

Once you are in the city center, getting around Mérida on foot is very convenient. Most of the main attractions are centrally located, and you’ll have a hard time getting lost thanks to the city’s thoughtful construction.

By bike

If you’d rather explore the city on two wheels, do so at your own risk. Bikers will be especially pleased on Sundays, when some of Mérida’s most beautiful and popular motorways shut down to car traffic for bikes. For the event, you’ll find many bike rental shops open for business.

By car

If you plan to explore the areas surrounding Mérida during your trip, renting a car is a good choice. For travelers who do not plan to leave the city of Mérida, a rental car can still be useful. If you do choose to rent a car, booking it ahead of your trip will likely save you money. Be prepared to show a credit card and a valid driver’s license from your home country.

By bus

There are a number of local bus ways that visitors can take advantage of during their stay. Bus stops are everywhere throughout the city, and most run from around 6 am to 11 pm. However, people who are not locals may find it difficult to determine which way to take and where to find the bus stops. See the Mérida transportation website for information on specific way.

By taxi

Taxis in Mérida are considered safe and are fairly easy to catch - just note that you’ll need to know some basics in Spanish to communicate with most drivers. Typically, drivers have a set fare to get to various attractions within the city.

1. Which is the convenient way to travel in the city center of Mérida?

A．By bus.

B．By car.

C．By bike.

D．On foot.

2. Which of the following is difficult for travelers in Mérida?

A．Deciding which bus way to take.	B．Renting a bike on Sundays.
C．Booking a car ahead of a trip.	D．Getting to various attractions.

3. What should you do if you take a taxi in Mérida?

A．Show your credit card.	B．Prepare a driver’s license.
C．Pay Mexican car insurance.	D．Learn some basic Spanish.

4 . Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Statistically speaking, it is the largest waterfall in the world. Victoria Falls is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The falls are also close to the border of Botswana. The Zambezi River, which originates in northern Zambia, serves as the falls’ water source.

There are basically two seasons for the Victoria Falls area. The rainy season runs from late November to early April with the remaining months accounting for the dry season. One would imagine that the rainy season with more water would make the falls more spectacular (壮观的), however, the additional water and subsequent mist(水汽) in the air makes it nearly impossible to see the base of the falls.

The months of June and July are probably the best time to view the falls. The water levels are still high enough to show the beauty of the falls, but the amount of water is less, creating less mist and more visibility of the falls.

As you move into the later part of the dry season, August through October, it is quite possible that you will see more rock face than falls. However, this also opens the door for walking across the top of the falls, which can be a unique and exhilarating experience as well.

During the rainy season and high water, Victoria Falls can be a challenge to capture (抓拍) with a camera because of all of the mist in the air. However, this increases the probabilities that you will be able to capture rainbow images around the falls.

The lower water levels can create more dramatic pictures with various rocks cropping out between the falls. You should also be able to see the canyon and base of the falls. You will also be able to walk across the top of the falls and take images down the face of the falls.

1. Where does the water source of Victoria Falls originate?

A．In northern Zambia.	B．In southern Zimbabwe.
C．At the border of Botswana.	D．Between the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.

2. When is the best time for travelers to walk across the top of the falls?

A．From November to April.	B．From August to October.
C．In the months of June and July.	D．In the months of May and June.

3. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 5 probably refer to?

A．A camera.	B．High water.
C．The rainy season.	D．All of the mist in the air.

4. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?

A．Travel strategies at different water levels.	B．Challenges for falls travelers to overcome.
C．Photo opportunities in different seasons.	D．Different views of the falls all the year round.

5 . M-U-R-R-A-Y-A is the word that pushed Zaila Avant garde, 15, to victory in the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The annual event took place in July, 2021, in Florida.

After correctly spelling Murraya, which is a type of flowering tree, Zaila became the first Black American contestant ever to win the national title. She is the second Black winner, after Jody-Anne Maxwell of Jamaica, who won the bee in 1998.

Since 1925, the Scripps spelling bee has promoted literacy. Competing in the event helps students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies and develop self-confidence.

Zaila, who is from Harvey, Louisiana, put in a lot of work to become the top speller. She studied for two years. ”I worked with a tutor and studied some days up to seven hours,“ she said.

In addition to being an award-winning speller, Zaila enjoys juggling, playing basketball and inspiring other students. ”Whether I’m studying for spelling bees or playing basketball,“ she said, ”the main motivation for me is to inspire others.“

In the months following her spelling bee win, Zaila made several television appearances. She was also named the 2021 SportsKid of the Year by Sports Illustrated.

The rising star is not finished. She has big goals for the future. “I’d like to play basketball at Harvard, play in the WNBA, become a head coach in the WNBA, and work for NASA,” she said.

Zaila’s parents introduced her to basketball when she was a young child. After receiving a copy of the Guinness Book of World Records on her eighth birthday, she set her sights on becoming a record holder. “When I looked in the book,” she said, “I decided that I wanted to be in it.” Now, at the age of 15, Zaila holds three world records.

1. What is the main purpose of the Scripps spelling bee?

A．Getting good grades in school.	B．Raising reading efficiency.
C．Improving spelling ability.	D．Grasping new learning ways.

2. When did Zaila start to prepare for the spelling competition?

A．At the age of 8.	B．At the age of 13.
C．At the age of 14.	D．At the age of 15.

3. What is known about Zaila’s big goals?

A．They are about spelling.	B．They are easy to achieve.
C．Being a star is her favourite.	D．Being a head coach is one of them.

4. What inspired Zaila to bold many world records?

A．A birthday gift.	B．Her parents’ hope.
C．Her teacher’s guide.	D．Her wild imagination.

6 . Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

I hr 30 min| Action, Adventure, Fantasy| 2022-07-08

Storyline: Thor: Love and Thunder finds Thor on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced. His retirement is destroyed by a galactic (银河系的) killer, who seeks the extinction of the gods. To fight the threat, Thor gets the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and Jane Foster. Together, they uncover the mystery of the God Killer and stop him before it’s too late.

Ticket Price: children(ages 2~12) $ 8, adults(ages 13 8.up) $15

Jackass Forever (2022)

1 hr 36 min| Comedy |2022-03-22

Storyline: Celebrating the joy of being back together with your best friends, the original jackass crew return for another round of funny, wildly absurd (荒唐的) and often dangerous displays of comedy with a little help from some exciting new actors. Johnny and the team push the envelope even further in Jackass Forever.

Ticket Price: children (ages 2~12) $ 18, adults (ages 13 & up) $35

Blacklight (2022)

1 hr 44 min | Action, Thriller| 2022-02-11

Storyline: Travis Block lives and fights in the shadows, who is a government operative coming to terms with his shadowy past. When be discovers a plot (阴谋) targeting US citizens, Block finds himself in the target of the FBI director he once helped and protected. Nothing and no one is safe when secrets are hidden in blacklight.

Ticket Price: children (ages 2-12)$6, adults(ages 13 & up) $9

Redeeming Love (2022)

2 hr 14 min | History, Drama, Romance| 2022-03-07

Storyline: Based on the bestselling novel by Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love is a powerful story of true love and perseverance (不屈不挠) as a young couple’s relationship faces with the hard realities of the California Gold Rush of 1850. It is a life-changing story of the power of unconditional and all-consuming love.

Ticket Price: children (ages 2~12) $7, adults (ages 13 & up) $10

1. How much will it cost to see Thor: Lose and Thunder (2022) for a couple with 2 kids aged5?

A．$30

B．$34

C．$46

D．$106.

2. Which might interest Tom who enjoys comedy?

A．Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).	B．Jackass Forever (2022)
C．Blacklight (2022).	D．Redeeming Love (2022).

3. What can we know about Redeeming Love?

A．It falls in the category of “Action“.

B．It is free on ticket.

C．It is a crime movie.

D．It is based on a bestselling novel.

7 . 假设你是学生会主席李华。你校留学生Jim 得知你校将在下周举办科技节系列活动，不知道参加哪一个活动好，写信向你询问。 请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐一个活动并进行介绍；
2. 说明你推荐这个活动的理由。
参考词汇：Science and Technology Festival
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Jim,

How’s everything going?

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Yours,

Li Hua

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Blue talk is language or a topic not fit for polite conversation. It is     1     (typical) charactered by the use of words which are considered profane (亵渎的) and discussions of topics which are considered offensive (冒犯的). What can be considered as blue talk often changes,     2     (depend) on the culture and the company one is keeping. As a general rule, if one is not sure whether or not something will be considered offensive, it is better to remain in complete     3     (silent).

The use of “blue” to describe something profane     4     (date) from around the 1800s, but its origins are a bit unclear.     5     we know for sure is that people in the USA were certainly referencing blue talk by the 1840s and the word spread to     6     English-speaking corners of the world very quickly. As time goes by, the rules about acceptable conversation have changed greatly; at one time, for example, few women     7     (allow) to participate in     8     (politics) discussion, but currently they run for President.

Different people have different values, especially when it comes to language. Topics or words which are     9     little importance to some people may be deeply offensive to others.     10     (deal) with social situations more easily, it is necessary for us to stay sensitive all the time when talking.

9 . We are often told that we should not give up, and that all the most successful people have persistence. Usually, people who do not ________ persistence are called lazy. But laziness is not the ________ problem. More often, it is doubt and fear that make you ________ and keep you from trying. These gradually ________ your sense of self-worth, which can lead to depression. That is why it is so ________ to push ahead. Failure is a(n) ________ for us to discover what goes wrong. After all, no one ________ their goal easily. For example, it’s constant ________ that makes Stephen Curry one of the greatest basketball players.

Persistence doesn’t mean you should stay in a terrible situation. It’s about ________. Adversity (逆境) is unavoidable, but it doesn’t mean you should give up. You just need to ________ how you reach it. Alter your plans, choose another method, or find a different ________.

If you’re ________, persistence comes naturally. I underwent an amazing amount of ________ when I first started writing. My father opposed it. I received hundreds of rejection letters from publishers. ________, I stuck to it. Eventually, my persistence paid off. My articles were ________ by an editor, who hired me to write articles. I endured over 10 years before seeing any success. Why? It was my love for writing that motivated me after repeated rejection and failure.

1.

A．demonstrate

B．enjoy

C．control

D．admit

2.

A．special

B．usual

C．difficult

D．only

3.

A．regret

B．grow

C．delete

D．hesitate

4.

A．shape

B．reduce

C．raise

D．construct

5.

A．rough

B．thrilling

C．essential

D．scary

6.

A．excuse

B．strategy

C．opportunity

D．measure

7.

A．sets

B．abandons

C．adjusts

D．achieves

8.

A．practice

B．test

C．pressure

D．passion

9.

A．devotion

B．reflection

C．flexibility

D．attention

10.

A．accept

B．insist

C．plan

D．change

11.

A．goal

B．path

C．hobby

D．reason

12.

A．passionate

B．curious

C．responsible

D．smart

13.

A．expectation

B．criticism

C．hardship

D．imagination

14.

A．Otherwise

B．Nevertheless

C．Therefore

D．Moreover

15.

A．appreciated

B．rejected

C．considered

D．published

10 . LONDON—As world leaders paid tribute(致敬) to Queen Elizabeth on her death aged 96 on Thursday, ordinary people in Britain and around the globe paid their own respects to a woman who had been the face of her nation for more than 70 years.

On a rainy London night, thousands gathered outside Buckingham. Palace, in central London, some laying flower tributes outside the black iron gates. There were similar scenes outside the queen’s Windsor Castle home. Black taxis lined up outside the palace to pay tribute to the Queen.

Portraits of Elizabeth were posted on billboard screens in central London’s Piccadilly Circus and the city’s Canary Wharf financial district, and also across the Atlantic in New York’s Times Square. Flowers were laid outside the British Consulate General in New York.

In Washington, the US flag was lowered to half staff(半旗) to mark the passing of a queen whose legacy(遗产) US President Joe Biden said “will loom large（赫然出现）in the pages of British history, and in the story of our world”.

Her death was also marked in European cities. In Berlin, flowers and candles were laid outside the British Embassy(大使馆). In Paris, the Eiffel Tower went dark at the exact time of midnight in a tribute to the Queen.

In Brazil, the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooking Rio de Janeiro was lit up in the red, blue and white of the United Kingdom’s flag, while Australia announced plans to illuminate the sails of the Sydney Opera House.

1. Where did Queen Elizabeth live?

A．London’s Canary Wharf.	B．Windsor Castle.
C．London’s Piccadilly Circus.	D．The British Consulate General.

2. How did some cities mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth?

A．In Berlin, portraits of Elizabeth were posted on screens outside the British Embassy.

B．In New York’s Times Square, funeral music was played softly and continuously.

C．In Paris, the Eiffel Tower turned brighter at midnight.

D．In Washington, the US flag was flown at half staff.

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

A．Break down.

B．Light up.

C．Hold back.

D．Turn over.

4. What can be the best title for the news report?

A．World mourns Queen ElizabethⅡ.

B．Queen ElizabethⅡ—face of Britain for over 70 years

C．Queen ElizabethⅡ’s legacy looms large in British history

D．Ordinary British people pay respects to Queen ElizabethⅡ