1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which pet may an outgoing person prefer?

A．A bird.

B．A dog.

C．A cat.

2. What may a cat owner be like?

A．Clever.

B．Sociable.

C．Careful.

3. What does the speech mainly talk about?

A．Pet people’s personalities.

B．More outgoing dog people.

C．Less sociable cat people.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about this manned flight mission?

A．It has the longest staying time.

B．It is the hardest to operate.

C．It travels at the fastest speed.

2. What do Taikonauts do to pass the time?

A．Play cards.

B．Play tennis.

C．Play instruments.

3. What does the woman’s final words mean?

A．Women are less suitable in this mission.

B．Women are as excellent as men.

C．Women undertake more than men do.

3 . Thanks to a rereading of Jane Austen’s fiction, I have experienced a rejuvenation (恢复) of spirit and energy that has transformed my life. Rereading for the sheer pleasure of Austen’s language and characters when I experienced some depression in my 60s initiated a process that became more serious as I continued to reread the novels in my 70s and became more and more curious about the relationship between reading, learning and the imagination.

Now I find that the processes of rereading, investigation and reflection have led me to the best time in my life. It raised issues in my mind about memory, truth telling and art. In weaving together these aspects of my own reading experiences, I discovered parts of myself that I had not previously explored.

On the one hand I felt removed sufficiently to evaluate the best and worst of times in my own life. And on the other hand, I became so deeply immersed in the reflective process that I surprisedly realized the longstanding dissatisfactions were evaporating around me.

Of course, to be worth rereading, novels must have the potential to yield new insights. For this reason, I have reread Austen’s same six novels many times. They have offered me the richness and complexity required to help me reassess where I am in my life, the quality of my relationships past and present, and the values at stake in my life choices.

When I read Pride and Prejudice at the age of 15, I read it as a domestic comedy. I loved the Bennet sisters because they were lively and, for all their bickering, they were having fun. Rereading the same novel in my 30s I put my attention elsewhere. I paid serious attention to whether I could reconcile (和解) myself to Charlotte Lucas !s view that happiness in marriage is a matter of chance.

At the age of 90, I reread, reflect and comfort myself with Elizabeth Bennet’s words, “till this moment I never knew myself’. This is the moment I have been waiting for.

1. Why did the writer begin to reread Jane Austen’s novel?

A．To deal with depression and seek joy.

B．To revive her love for literature.

C．To evaluate the process of rereading.

D．To dig deeper into literature study.

2. According to the writer, what books are worth rereading?

A．Books themed on life choices.	B．Books with attractive characters.
C．Books that inspire new thinking.	D．Books that recall the best moments of life.

3. How does the writer show the impact of rereading Pride and Prejudice?

A．By analyzing the novel from different aspects.

B．By comparing her reflections at different ages.

C．By quoting speeches from the main characters.

D．By describing the perspectives of different characters.

4. What message does the writer seem to convey in the text?

A．Every Jane Austen’s fiction deserves rereading.

B．Reading books does good to depressed people.

C．Rereading novels sharpens people’s reading skills.

D．Rereading great books is a rewarding experience.

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。

The Centuries-old Chinese Go (围棋)

One might mistake the game for a complicated match of checkers (跳棋) with its alternating black and white pieces. But Go dates farther back than checkers and even chess, first     1     (invent) in China over 3,000 years ago, where it remains widely popular. It’s believed to be one of the     2     (old) board games in the world. “If chess is a game, Go is a war.” Go lovers from other countries say, “Every move has its possible effect all over the place. There are battles     3     (go) on everywhere.”

Go’s rules can     4     (demonstrate) quickly and grasped easily. The game is enjoyably played over     5     wide range of skills. Each level of play has its charms, rewards and     6     (discovery). An early mistake can be made up, used to advantage, or reversed as the game     7     (progress). There is no simple procedure to turn a clear lead     8     a victory- only continued good play. The game rewards patience and balance over aggression and greed.

Go combines beauty and intellectual challenge. The patterns formed by the black and white stones are     9     (visual) striking. When played well, Go is a beautiful art     10     black and white dance in delicate balance across the board.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How does the woman go shopping?

A．With her son.

B．With her brother.

C．On her own.

2. What is the first thing the salesman wants to know?

A．The preference of customer.

B．The price range of the gift.

C．The use of the product.

3. Why doesn’t the woman choose the picture storybook?

A．Her son is too young to read it.

B．Her brother had bought it before.

C．Her son might not be interested in it.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about Mary?

A．She is a hybrid.

B．She used to be a pet doctor.

C．She lived to the age of 80.

2. To whom did Mary Seacole first apply to offer her help?

A．A hospital.

B．The War Office.

C．A British hotel.

3. What is Mary Seacole most known for today?

A．Her work as a nurse.

B．Her talent as a writer.

C．Her success as a hotel owner.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the main topic of the conversation?

A．Cultural differences.

B．Holiday plans.

C．Disney movies.

2. Why didn’t the woman go back to her hometown last year?

A．She had to take exams.

B．She visited Disneyland.

C．She spent some time in Chinatown.

3. In which city do the speakers probably live?

A．Los Angeles.

B．Hong Kong.

C．Paris.

4. How many days will the man spend in France?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Seven.

8 . 语法填空

For Malian people in West Africa,Chinese doctors are their trusted and    1    (rely) friends. Now, they have welcomed another beneficial Chinese project — Luban Workshop, which is designed     2    (facilitate) healthier lives in the region.

A ceremony was to mark the opening of a Luban Workshop in Bamako, the capital and     3    (large) city of Mali.It is part of a campaign by China to set     4    10 Luban Workshops in Africa in order to offer occupational training for local young people. The project brings to mind what happened 600 years ago,    5    Zheng He led groups of ships on ocean voyages westwards, seven times, visiting many countries in Asia and Africa.

The 400-square-meter Luban Workshop at the University of Arts and Humanities of Bamako offers practical courses about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In the TCM sample display area, Sade, a student at the university, finds artemisinin (青蒿素) among over two hundred     6    (display) samples. After observing it for     7    long time, he takes out his mobile phone and     8     (photograph) the plant. Three months ago, Sade contracted malaria (疟疾) and     9    (treat) with artemisinin.

In the future, Chinese medicine technology is expected to be incorporated(包含)into the teaching system of Malian institutions of higher     10    (learn).

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。

Reaching for the stars

Within three years, he won China's top sci-fi award—the Galaxy Awards—twice. Tianrui Shuofu, brought home the Best Online Sci-fi award for his novels, Die On Mars, in 2019 and We Live in Nanjing, in 2021. At only 25 years old, he is already a     1     (lead) figure among China's young generation of sci-fi writers.

Many of these young sci-fi writers started as freelance online writers.     2     did Tianrui Shuofu. Among all kinds of sci-fi writings, Tianrui’s works are famous for     3     (they) hard-core style. There are many details of space engineering,   radio communication and other     4     (technology) in his works.

However, Tianrui Shuofu thinks hard-core is just one style and he might include more themes in his works in the future. “Many argue against each other on     5     is real sci-fi. Some hard-core sci-fi fans look down upon soft sci-fi. But that's just killing the growing Chinese sci-fi,” he said.

    6     (actual), it is cross-boundary writing that has become     7     trend in online sci-fi works by young writers, according to Tianrui Shuofu.     8     (compare) to traditional sci-fi, the themes and elements in today's works have expanded a lot. Popular themes of other online writings such as city life and farming       9     (become) parts of sci-fi works in recent years, too.

“This is a good thing,” Tianrui Shuofu added. “Going cross-boundary means going     10     limits, which helps with writing good stories and helps sci-fi reach more readers.”

10 . Ever find yourself wondering what it might be like to live in some of TV's most famous homes? Famous homes can become part of the reason you fall in love with a series, so here are some of our favorites.

Big Little Lies: Madeline’s house

By far the most beautiful beach nest in the series is Madeline's house, which is actually located in Malibu. The real house boasts seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and a balcony surrounded by walls providing some unreal ocean views. The house is said to have its fair share of celebrity guests too. It's no wonder why!

Modern Family: Jay’s house

The two-story contemporary home is bursting with bold colors and animal prints, with many guessing that the decoration channels Gloria's strong personality. But it's the back yard that makes the house so appealing. The huge pool that's frequently spotted in various episodes is a strong reminder that we need to move to destination with more sunshine on offer.

American Horror Story: The Coven house

Although taken over by witches in the series and called “Miss Robichaux's Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies”, the elegant house is actually called Buckner Mansion. The famous home is complete with tall ceilings, impressive chandeliers, and stairs that go on forever. You can't actually visit the mansion, but you can stroll by it.

The Sopranos: Tony's house

The spacious New Jersey home has a huge dining area, four bedrooms, an outside pool, and that famous curved driveway featured in the opening credits. It's no wonder the famous house has just gone on the market for 3.4 million! Research shows that the mansion may have more than doubled in value since the show. It's still on the market so you too could live like a TV star!

1. What can we learn about Madeline’s house?

A．It has a huge dining area.	B．It is a three-story beach house.
C．It is often visited by celebrities.	D．It boasts authentic ocean views.

2. What makes Jay’s house attractive to the audience?

A．Its bold colors.

B．Its back yard.

C．The huge pool.

D．Gloria's personality.

3. Which house has been put up for sale?

A．Madeline's house.

B．Jay's house.

C．The Coven house.

D．Tony's house.