1 . In the Chinese lunar calendar, san fu refers to the three 10-day periods that are said to be the hottest days of the year, which are called tou fu, zhong fu and mo fu. San fu is usually between mid-July and mid-August.

When san fu is mentioned, people can’t stop thinking of san futie, which is a bandage(绷带) made of traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Those who have experienced traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) believe that receiving san futie during the hottest summer days is effective for coughs. The treatment is based on the TCM principle of yin and yang, which believes the balance of both elements(要素) in the body is important for good health. San futie contains a paste of herbs that are “hot” in nature.

Tou fu is the first stage of san fu. When the hot days come, people tend to lose their appetites. As the weather in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, is hot with heavy rainfall in summer people there eat chicken especially a rooster during tou fu. They believe that the rooster is “yang” and can clear the damp(湿气). There is an old saying that goes “A rooster at the start of san fu, a healthy body the whole year.” Another favourite food during this stage is jiaozi, which is thought to refresh people’s feelings toward food. In fact, jiaozi is an all-time classic with 2,000 years of history.

The second stage of san fu is called zhong fu, which traditionally is a time for eating noodles because it is believed to help people sweat and remove internal heat.

When mo fu or the third fu arrives, it is still very hot at noon and the sun is very strong. People feel uncomfortable, so they call this period “Autumn Tiger”. During mo fu, people, especially those living in North China, customarily eat Chinese egg pancakes.

During san fu time when yang energy is at its prime, it’s also beneficial to have food which is “cold” in nature, like watermelon and cucumber, according to Chinese dietary therapy.

1. How does san futie work to treat coughs?

A．By using a kind of unique bandage.

B．By using materials for sweating.

C．By stopping the heat from coming into the body.

D．By keeping the balance of yin and yang.

2. What does the saying in the third paragraph prove?

A．San fu is a good time to sell roosters.

B．Meat from a rooster is delicious.

C．Eating roosters in San fu is good for health.

D．People who like eating can avoid catching a cold.

3. Why do Chinese people eat noodles in zhong fu?

A．To show the hope for a long life.	B．To let the heat in the body out.
C．To enjoy the family atmosphere.	D．To feel the moment of excitement.

4. What’s the best title of the text?

A．Customs of San fu	B．Products Sold in San fu
C．Ways to Learn About San fu	D．The Magical Medicine in San fu

2 . I am Lucy, a 15-year-old girl from India and I think believing is a great power that can change anything in your life.

When I was 13, almost everyone just thought I was a kid so I did not have to worry about anything. But that was not true because I was bored with everything I was learning. Besides, my mother didn’t understand me.

When I was 14, things changed. My friend encouraged me to learn music and I just found out that I had a strong interest in music so I started spending much time on it. Soon I wanted to be a part of it. So I researched it and then I wanted to be a part of an academy(专科院校) that trains musicians. But the problem was that it was in a different country. Although my parents might not be on my side, I never gave up my dream.

During the next year, I practised my skills in dancing, singing and flexibility. I was in senior high school and had to be a boarder(寄宿生). My mother made me focus on my study. But I was busy preparing for auditions(试镜) of that academy and I was doing everything I could to prove it. To get what I wanted, I had that academy’s photos all over my room and that city’s main monument on my phone’s wallpaper.

After a year in 2022, I finally gave my best audition of that academy on the Internet and I got in! I was happy but sometimes I wondered whether my parents were going to agree to it or not, Fortunately, my parents agreed and I flew to that country to give the last phase of an interview to join that academy. I passed and later was sent there for training.

It was not surprising that I finally got the chance to live in the city of my dream and train in the academy of my dream, as I believed everything was going to work out as long as I held on to my dream.

1. What can we infer about the 13-year-old Lucy?

A．She had fun every day.	B．Everyone supported her.
C．She was unhappy with her life.	D．A dream started in her heart.

2. Who first led Lucy to the musical path?

A．Her teacher.

B．Her mother.

C．Her friend.

D．Her father.

3. What played a key role in Lucy’s success?

A．Her effort and determination.	B．Her family background.
C．Her curiosity about new things	D．Her talent for performance.

4. What did Lucy think of attending her ideal academy?

A．It was a stage to make her famous.	B．It was within her expectation after hard work.
C．It made her love her mother more.	D．It was a new way to make friends.

3 . 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。

Hahn, from Berlin, Germany, opened a cafe this June in Haikou, Hainan Province, starting his new career. In 2011, Hahn gave up his good job in Berlin    1    came to China. “It’s not what I wanted to do for my whole life,” he said.

In 2014, Hahn    2    (travel) by train all the way from Berlin to China’s Urumqi and then to Hainan. Originally, he learned Chinese at Hainan University until he could speak it    3    (fluent). He also pursued a master’s degree in tourism management there. Hahn was hard-working and won a Chinese government scholarship. “That was a very good chance and I’m very    4    (thank),” he said.

After his    5    (graduate) in 2020, Hahn decided to stay in Hainan. “I had an idea to open a cafe, because I love coffee and I want to share my love for coffee with other people,” he said.

Faced with so many    6    (challenge) in the beginning, he found it was not easy to transform the idea into reality. However, he finally made    7    to change his cafe into a place     8    (drink) coffee, enjoy and make friends. He said that the second floor of the cafe had the potential to host cultural exchange events or English courses

Hahn used to give free German lessons to those    9    wanted to learn at his home once a week. Now he is planning to do it twice a week in his cafe. “I’m not a teacher, but I enjoy    10    (share) my knowledge and I really like to share more about my cultural background,” he said.

4 . How to Develop a Habit of Keeping a Diary

Diaries are wonderful ways that allow you to express your emotions or ideas, and reflect (沉思) on daily life in a safe private space.    1    Here are some tips to help you develop a habit of keeping a diary.

Brainstorming (集思广益) topics. Not sure what to write about? You can choose any event of your day that impresses you deeply. For example, you could write about the English exam you took at school that day. Are you feeling good about the exam?    2    Besides, you can also write down inspiring words from a famous person, your favorite book or movie and what they mean to you.

Choose an exact time each day to write in your diary.    3    Others simply forget to write. Choosing an exact time each day for diary writing may help. For example, you might choose to write in your diary every night right before bed. Don’t set an unrealistic schedule for yourself. If writing every day seems out of reach, plan on keeping a diary 3 times a week instead.

    4     You don’t have to spend much time every day writing in your diary. 10-15 minutes every time is enough when you’re just starting out. For example, you could write a few key points in your diary when you just try writing. Remember that keeping a diary is just an expression, not an unpleasant task, so go easy on yourself.

Use illustrations (插图)if you prefer drawing to writing. Some people find it easier to express their thoughts and emotions through drawing rather than writing. Quick drawings may also help you write down something that you want to remember but don’t have time to write about.     5    

A．W rite down your feelings at the time.

B．Keep your writing time short in the beginning.

C．However, you will be tired of it soon in that way.

D．For this reason, many people have tried keeping a diary.

E．Many people struggle to find the time to write in their diaries.

F．When you are thinking about the topics, keep away from them.

G．If you prefer to record your day by drawing, feel free to use that way.

5 . Four Good Books to Help You Relax

Most of you may sometimes feel stressful in your daily life. Therefore, it is necessary for you to relax yourself. Apart from your friends, family members, or colleagues, good books can also bring you relaxation.

There and Back: Photographs from the Edge, by Jimmy Chin

Enjoy breathtaking pictures and the stories behind them from Jimmy Chin, Oscar-winning director of Free Solo and National Geographic. The adventure photographer takes you from Tibet to Antarctica. It’s the perfect way to explore places you probably never imagined you’ll go to and meet people you’ve never had the chance to meet without ever leaving your home.

Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens

Based in part on her about 20 years’ researching lion groups in Africa. Delia Owens tells the story of Kya Clark, the “Marsh Girl” of North Carolina. who comes to the remote (偏远的) wild after experiencing a difficult childhood. She has made herself at home in the natural world and grows up there. This is a shocking but beautiful story in the human and natural world.

The Dogist, by Elias Weiss Friedman

We have already known that our four-legged friends are the perfect company when we need to relax ourselves. However, sometimes it may happen that we just can’t have them near by. For those times, look through this wonderful photo book. Each photo of a sweet dog will be sure to turn around a difficult day.

Tender at the Bone, by Ruth Reichl

This heartwarming book from well-known food writer Ruth Reichl brings readers into the kitchens of her childhood, where her love for cooking and eating began. From cooking at home with her mother to eating her first soufflé (蛋奶酥), each story about delicious food will make readers laugh. Warning: Your stomach may grumble (咕哝).

1. What is Where the Crawdads Sing about?

A．A girl’s growth.	B．Travel experience.
C．A lovely dog.	D．Family fun.

2. What does There and Back: Photographs from the Edge and The Dogist have in common?

A．They are set in difficult times.	B．They are photo collections.
C．They share the similar story.	D．Their authors live in the wild.

3. Whose book may attract a food lover?

A．Jimmy Chin’s.	B．Delia Owens’.
C．Elias Weiss Friedman’s.	D．Ruth Reichl’s.

6 . Music is one of the most interesting art forms on earth.     1     But did you know it is also a great way to learn English? We thought we’d take some time out to explore exactly how beneficial music is to your language development skills. Below is a list of all the ways that listening to music can improve your English skills.

Strengthen your vocabulary and listening skills.

When listening to a song, you’ll pick up new words that you haven’t heard before.     2     Those songs are full of new vocabulary and phrases that are difficult to forget. For example, listening to a song like “Friday, I’m in Love” by the Cure is a great way to memorize the days of the week! This exercise will also develop your listening skills. Music can help your brain be more receptive to hearing English.

Perfect your pronunciation. Once you have learned the lyrics, you can practice your pronunciation and explore different accents.     3     Singing will help you to learn the correct pronunciation of the words and will also help you remind easily the new vocabulary you have learned.

Catch obvious grammar mistakes. If you have a good eye for mistakes, you can find many grammar “exceptions” songwriters usually use. Sometimes singers need to adapt the lyrics to the rhythm of the song. Therefore, they take some creative liberties and use grammatical mistakes on purpose. It’s not funny when you catch them.     4    

    5     Music can also increase your cultural understanding. Many songs talk about great stories and can teach you a lot about love, life, tradition, history, philosophy, literature, and more. You can find lots of great examples of a storytelling song on the Internet.

A．Discover more about English culture.

B．Remembering the lyrics is very helpful.

C．We enjoy music because it makes us feel great.

D．Those accents depend on the areas the singers come from.

E．Write some storytelling songs to improve your English skills.

F．Listening to a new song per week can help you learn 52 songs a year.

G．It’s very helpful to find these mistakes as a way to practice your English.

7 . As a popular tour operator, Travel China Guide designs a lot of China tour packages (旅游套餐) for foreigners with the best-selling travel deals to wonderful must see destinations and offers the best quality services. We warmly invite you to join us on an exciting vacation. Today we will offer you a three days’ private Zhangjiajie in-depth tour.

Day 1 Arrival in Zhangjiajie

Welcome to this charming city, Zhangjiajie. Your guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and drive you to the hotel we booked for you ahead of time. The rest time of the day remains free for you to relax.

Day 2 Glass Bridge in Zhangjiajie

Today, your private Zhangjiajie tour will start with a visit to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, where you will have a chance to experience the world’s longest and highest glass bridge, Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. In addition to an unforgettable experience, it will also give you a special angle to enjoy the beauty of the Grand Valley

Afterwards, your guide will lead you to the Baofeng Lake where you will take a scenic boat ride. When you finish visiting the scenic area, the driver will send you back to the hotel.

Day 3 Away From Zhangjiajie

Today your Zhangjiajie tour will continue to go to the Tianmen Mountain, known as the most beautiful “Hanging Garden” in the world. Tianmen Mountain is named after a natural wonder, Tianmen Cave, which is a naturally formed hole among thousand-metre high cliffs. In addition to this wonder, you may also see different old trees, green vines and rare animals there.

Your three-day Zhangjiajie tour package will come to an end here. You will then be driven to the airport and we will say goodbye there. If you want to have your China tour schedule further, we will be glad to provide detailed information.

1. What will the visitors do on Day 1?

A．Book a hotel.	B．Drive to a hotel.
C．Start with a visit.	D．Spend time relaxing freely.

2. What can visitors enjoy on Day 3?

A．The Grand Valley.	B．The Baofeng Lake.
C．The Tianmen Mountain.	D．Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge.

3. What can we know about Travel China Guide from the text?

A．It can book the hotel for free.

B．It offers no pick-up services.

C．It is designed for Chinese visitors.

D．It provides travelling services for foreign tourists.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition contested by men’s national teams of the members of the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA). As the flagship tournament of     1    most popular sport in the world, no event has such an extraordinary global reach as the FIFA World Cup. On 20^th November 2022, the FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked off with a ceremony     2     took place before the host Qatar and Ecuador’s opening match at Al Bayt Stadium in the city of Al Khor, 50 kilometers (31 miles) outside of Qatar’s capital Doha. Ecuador scored two first-half goals,     3    (make) their team a winner in the opening match. It is the first time that a host team     4     (lose) the opening game of the World Cup.

Qatar is the first country in the Middle East to host the FIFA World Cup. The tournament is held from 21^st November to 18^th December 2022. Because the average temperature in Qatar ranges from 24-28 degrees Celsius, the tournament is moved to winter in Qatar to protect athletes and attendees     5    the summer heat.

Even without a home team to cheer for, Chinese fans and enterprises remain enthusiastic about the Qatar World Cup. Support from China has also come in a more concrete way, with most of the tournament’s stadiums, its official transportation system and its accommodation facilities that feature    6     (contribution) from Chinese builders and provider. For example, the 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium, the largest stadium, which is scheduled    7     (host) the eye-catching final game, is designed and built by China Railway International Group with     8     (advance) energy-saving technologies and sustainable materials.     9     is through Chinese wisdom that the host country     10     (success) unfolds the cultural heritage of Qatar and ancient tradition of craftsmanship of the Arab region.

9 . Live with roommates? Have friends and family around you? Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.

I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.

Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.

Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn’t need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.

As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you’re doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won’t do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.

So here is my advice: Lead by action.

1. What do the underlined words “jump on that bandwagon” mean in the first paragraph?

A．Share an apartment with you.	B．Join you in what you’re doing.
C．Transform your way of living.	D．Help you to make the decision.

2. What was the attitude of the author’s father toward buying groceries with jars?

A．He disapproved of it.	B．He was favorable to it.
C．He was tolerant of it.	D．He didn’t care about it.

3. What can we infer about the author?

A．She is quite good at cooking.	B．She respects others’ privacy.
C．She enjoys being a housewife.	D．She is a determined person.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．How to get on well with other family members.

B．How to have one’s own personal space at home.

C．How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household.

D．How to control the budget when buying groceries.

10 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

Charles lived a lonely life after his wife passed away. Unfortunately, he lost his son in a car accident months after losing his wife, so he had nobody in his life he could call family.

He was a millionaire businessman before he sold his company to live a life away from chaos. He had a large house and lots of money, but he was lonely and sad.

One summer morning, Charles was reading newspaper in the living room when he heard his neighbor, Mrs. Francis, talking with someone. He went to the front door and opened it to see what was going on. He noticed a well-dressed boy standing in Mrs. Francis’ doorway.

“Please, madam,” the boy begged. “I need the money. I’m not lying.” “But you don’t look like someone who needs to beg for a living! How can I give you money?” replied Mrs. Francis. Charles saw the boy’s head dropped and that his face looked sad. Not wanting to judge the boy without knowing the whole story, Charles asked from his doorstep, “Hey, there! Can I help you?”

The boy raised his head and dashed to Charles’ door. “Yes, sir! I’m George. I’m eight years old. I’m going from door to door asking for donations to pay for my mother’s operation. But your neighbor didn’t believe me. She thought I was skipping school to ask for money. I promise I’ll not waste your money! Can you help me?” he asked sincerely.

“But she was not totally wrong, dear,” Charles said, staring at the kid. “Aren’t you supposed to be in class at this hour?” The boy replied he was spending his summer holidays. After a brief pause, he sighed, “I tried looking for work, but everyone said I’m too young. My mother needs operation two weeks later, so I want to collect money for her. I’m planning to give her the money on her birthday next week so that she can be happy and healthy soon.”

Charles asked, “Well, how about working for me? All you have to do is help me a little around the house and get groceries for me. In return, I’ll pay you. Deal?”

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George happily nodded and said, “Deal! Can I start to work today?”

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After a week passed, Charles paid a visit to George’s house.

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