1 . 为弘扬中国传统文化，你校学生会将举办一场以“经典咏流传(Everlasting Classics)”为主题的论语通读大赛(Recitation Contest for the Analects of Confucius )，假如你是校学生会主席李华，邀请全校师生前来观看。请你根据提示写一则通知，内容包括，
1. 大赛目的；
2. 大赛时间、地点 （2023年11月24日下午两点，学校报告厅）；
3. 大赛内容。
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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2 . A music festival is a community event focusing on live performances of singing and instrument playing that is often presented with a theme. On the list are the music festivals for fans around the world. Find your favorite now!

Field Day

January 1, 2023, Sydney

Field Day means New Year’s Day for young people in Sydney. Seen as the city’s original multi-stage party, it’s a gathering of friends coming together for a great fun-filled first day of the year. There’s an air of hope and positive energy on a perfect summer’s day.

The Envision Festival

February 27—March 6, 2023, Uvita

The Envision Festival is an annual gathering in Costa Rica that aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to work with one another to create a better community. The festival encourages people to practice art, music, dance performances, and education. Meanwhile, our connection with nature is expected to be strengthened.

The McDowell Mountain Music Festival

March 2—4, 2023, Phoenix

The McDowell Mountain Music Festival is Phoenix’s musical celebration of community culture. Since its foundation in 2004, it has been the only 100% non-profit music festival designed to support, entertain and educate the community. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the country, and it is an opportunity to experience true culture.

The Old Settler’s Music Festival

April 20—23, 2023, Dale

The Old Settler’s Music Festival is a nationally known music festival for American music. The festival is held in the country of Texas at the height of the wild flower season. The Old Settler’s Music Festival offers great music and activities for the whole family.

1. In which city can people enjoy a fun New Year’s Day?

A．Phoenix.

B．Uvita.

C．Sydney.

D．Dale.

2. What is special about the McDowell Mountain Music Festival?

A．It encourages people to receive education.	B．It is not aimed at making money.
C．It provides an opportunity for friend gathering.	D．It focuses on cultural exchanges.

3. Which festivals are connected with nature?

A．Field Day and the Envision Festival.

B．The Envision Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.

C．The Old Settler’s Music Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.

D．The Envision Festival and the Old Settler’s Music Festival.

3 . Simple Ways to Improve Your Written English

There are many different aspects of learning English such as listening, speaking and writing. Many people think it is really difficult to improve their writing in English. Don’t worry, though.     1     .

Increase your vocabulary

To express yourself clearly, you need a good active vocabulary.     2    , and it also means actually being able to use them correctly. So it’s a good idea to enlarge your vocabulary by using them in your writing.

    3    

People often say that we learn to write best by reading. Reading in English is useful in many ways. It is a great way to get an idea of the different writing styles.

Reading shouldn’t be boring.     4    , and remember the beautiful words from them. Finally, use them in your writing.

Double check your writing

    5    . The first time, look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes with the grammar points you are studying at the moment.

Just do it

Remember, practice makes perfect! The best way to improve your writing is to get a pen and paper and write. Be prepared to write several versions of each text.

A．Know your levels

B．Read widely and often

C．Always check your writing twice

D．You should choose books or articles that interest you

E．It does not just mean being able to know lots of words

F．Use simpler language and shorter sentences to show your ideas

G．Here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written English

4 . When you were at school, were you ever told to stop daydreaming and concentrate? It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren’t interested in what you were learning or if you had better things to think about. Staying focused can still be a challenge in adult life, but understanding how to do it, and knowing what is distracting you, can help.

Scientists have looked at what makes us delay and found a number of ways to help us stay in the zone. One of the most obvious things is eliminating noise. Research by Science Focus magazine found silence is the best for concentration, or a gentle background hum and coffee shop noise is great! It also found turning off notifications on your phone, or switching it off altogether, removes a major distraction and helps us focus on the task at hand.

Another possible cure for a short attention span is brain training. Psychologists and neuroscientists are increasingly interested in our ability to settle down and have looked at what we can change inside our head to make us concentrate. An article for BBC Future by Caroline Williams says that “Attention Researcher Nilli Lavie of University College London has found that making a task more visually demanding takes up more processing power and leaves the brain nothing left to process distractions.” So, keeping your mind busy might be the answer.

There are more practical tips to keeping your mind focused. These include making a list or timetable of the tasks you have to do, finding a workspace where you’re not tempted to do other things, or chewing some gum! It’s possible the movement in your mouth occupies parts of the brain that might otherwise get distracted.

But according to Science Focus magazine, distraction isn’t all bad. “If we were always so focused that we never go distracted, we’d miss potential changes, such as threats, in our environment. Distraction is vital for survival.”

1. Which of the following is similar to the underlined phrase in paragrapb 2?

A．Concerned.

B．Enthusiastic.

C．Calm.

D．Absorbed.

2. Why does the author suggest keeping our mind busy?

A．To introduce a mental recovery.

B．To explain the cause of distraction.

C．To recommend a kind of intelligence training.

D．To suggest a way to train the brain to concentrate.

3. What is Science Focus magazine’s attitude to distraction?

A．Contradictory.

B．All-sided.

C．Doubtful.

D．Puzzling.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．How to Stay Focused	B．The Harm of Distraction
C．The Research about Distraction	D．The Benefits of Keeping Focused

5 . A man was employed to paint a boat. He brought paint and brushes and began to paint the boat as the owner wanted. While painting, he ________ there was a hole in the body of the boat and decided to ________ it. When he finished painting, he received his ________ and left.

The next day, the owner of the boat visited the painter and ________ him with a cheque(支票), much higher than what he was paid for the painting work. The painter was ________.

“You’ve already paid me for painting the boat, sir!” he said.

“This is not for the paint job. It’s for repairing the ________ in the boat.”

“Ah! But it was such a small service.” The man said, “Certainly it’s not worth paying me such a high amount for something so ________!”

My dear friend,“ the owner said, ”You don’t understand. Let me tell you ________ happened. When I asked you to paint the boat, I forgot to mention the hole. When the boat dried, my kids took it and ________ a fishing trip. They did not know that there was a hole there.“

I was not at home at the time. So when I ________ and noticed they had taken the boat, I was ________. Imagine my ________ and joy when I saw them returning safely from fishing. Then, I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole! You now see what you did? You ________ the life of my children! Each of us has a moral duty to offer help, wipe tears, listen carefully and repair all the ”holes“ we come ________ in our life journey, because a small act will make a big ________ in the future.

1.

A．felt

B．heard

C．sensed

D．noticed

2.

A．make

B．dig

C．repair

D．prepare

3.

A．money

B．paint

C．brush

D．fish

4.

A．dropped

B．cooked

C．presented

D．took

5.

A．happy

B．disappointed

C．embarrassed

D．surprised

6.

A．hole

B．chair

C．paddle

D．picture

7.

A．huge

B．small

C．great

D．rude

8.

A．when

B．why

C．what

D．how

9.

A．went on

B．went away

C．went over

D．went through

10.

A．drove

B．shared

C．rewarded

D．returned

11.

A．hopeless

B．silly

C．crazy

D．excited

12.

A．belief

B．relief

C．sadness

D．worry

13.

A．saved

B．hurt

C．broke

D．designed

14.

A．out

B．in

C．across

D．into

15.

A．achievement

B．progress

C．process

D．difference

6 . 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。

The 2020 Nobel in Chemistry was awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudnn. The two female scientists won the prize     1     the development a method of genome (基因组) editing.

Gene editing has a wide     2    (apply) across the world. It can     3    (direct) change the DNA of a lifeform and has the potential of leading to     4    (benefit) results.

One of the most convenient methods of gene editing is called CRISPR/Cas9,     5     was discovered by the two Nobel winners. The method enables scientists to cut a sequence of DNA into two pieces,     6    (allow) nature to “repair” it. During the repair process, errors will be introduced to create a different sequence of DNA, thus resulting in an     7    (edit) gene.

In simple words, CRISPR/Cas9 is the “scissors” of genes. The greatness of CRISPR/Cas9 lies in extreme accuracy. It also enables humans to breed (孕育) more plant     8    (variety) and develop better treatment.

In the future, the discovery     9    (expect) to have a revolutionary impact on the life science and make the dream of curing some diseases come true. There will be no traditional Nobel Awarding Ceremony in Stockholm this year due to the COVID-19,     10     an online version will be held instead.

7 . 假如你是李华，为庆祝“五四”青年节的到来，你校开展了一次以中国近代史为主题的话剧演出， 请给你的加拿大笔友Jack写信介绍这次文化活动。
内容包括：1.活动的内容;
2.活动的意义;
3.你参加活动的感想。
注意：1.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
2.词数100左右。
Dear Jack,

I am delighted to share with you a cultural activity organized recently in our school.

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Yours,

Li Hua

8 . 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。

Whenever we are faced with problems, cooperation play an important part in getting us out of trouble. There was a time when I was too proud that I overlooked my classmates, refusing to work together with them. However, there was no doubt that I was left alone, suffer from loneliness and failure. Unfortunately, a teacher impressed on me the value of cooperation. From then on, I learned to help other and turn to my friends for help whenever I have difficulty finishing a task on my own. Surely cooperation made a great difference. Now I am getting on well my friends. My experience has been taught me that only if we attach great important to cooperation can we go beyond ourselves.

9 . 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。

Being a civilization with a long history, traditional Chinese medicine can date back nearly two thousand years. As many scholars pointed out, however, it wasn’t until the mid-20th century     1    China established its organized and concentrated network of medical and healthcare. China now stands at across road. It is acknowledged that China’s medical healthcare has seen great     2    (improve). It has now become     3    middle-income country with a rapid increase in GDP, while its high-quality medical insurance service can hardly cover the majority, especially in Tibet which is     4    (remote) than most other areas in China.

Now every country is facing various     5    (challenge), yet I believe each will have its solution. As a holder of Chinese Government Scholarship, majoring in Clinical Medicine in Peking University Health Science Center, I would like     6    (talk) about the challenges within the health system, which is also a tough issue in the Philippines. Problems keep     7    (range) from the lack of doctors to the increase of medical expense. Fortunately, policy-makers and government officials have started to act on     8    (they). China faces the same health challenges. In recent years, thanks     9     the rapid growth of economy, the Chinese government has overcome the challenges and solved the problems     10    (gradual) through proper plans, and set an example for other countries.

10 . As Dr. Srini Pillay states in her new book, the brain does its best work when it’s allowed to move between focus and unfocus.     1    .

◇Engage in positive constructive daydreaming.

Schedule into every workday some breaks from focusing.     2    . Maybe an imaginary forest or a warm, sandy beach. Doing this several times a day can offer you fresh ideas.

◇Block interruptions before diving into deep work.

Our days are filled with distractions. To help, turn off text messaging and social media notifications.     3    , our brains get a chance to complete full sentences of thought.

◇Make friends with your body clock.

Are you sharp and quick in mind in the morning? Or is night person more your style? Either way works as long as you schedule your most important projects during your brain’s periods of peak performance. Try to reserve your best brain time for the big stuff.

◇    4    .

This is fun and can help us think of new solutions to problems. Allowing your mind time to play is a way to work better.

◇Keep away from digital devices.

Taking a digital sabbath — intentionally setting aside time to rest from your screens and all their interruptions — offers an important benefit.     5    , and it also helps us to “reset and think about what’s really important”.

A．Focus your mind

B．When they are shut off

C．Try travelling with your mind to someplace enjoyable

D．It reminds us there’s a world outside our screens

E．Here are several tips to help you find your flow

F．Try new hobbies

G．Digital devices can greatly improve our working efficiency