1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What threat do many tropical birds face?

A．Being wiped out.

B．Being caged.

C．Being trained.

2. What does National Bird Day strongly propose?

A．Global birds’ transportation should be banned.

B．Wild birds should live in natural habitats.

C．A proper environment should be created for birds.

3. Which country was the largest importer of wild birds?

A．Senegal.

B．France.

C．America.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What made the woman distracted?

A．The football match.

B．The exhaustion.

C．The loud noise.

2. How did the man sound at first?

A．Apologetic.

B．Regretful.

C．Excited.

3. Who is the woman talking with?

A．Her dad.

B．Her neighbour.

C．Her friend.

4. Which footballer does the man favor?

A．Messi.

B．Mbappe.

C．Ronaldo.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man need to do to enter the poetry competition?

A．Hand in his work on February 15th.

B．Pay an entry fee of 29 dollars.

C．Submit a poem collection of at most 48 pages.

2. What will the woman probably submit?

A．A prose poem.

B．A series of short stories.

C．A short novel.

3. Which of the following offers the most prize money?

A．Kathryn A. Morton Prize in Poetry.

B．Michael Waters Poetry Prize.

C．Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much did the picture sell for at last?

A．$3.8 million.

B．$2 million.

C．$1.8 million.

2. Who did Georges Remi give the original drawing to?

A．A famous editor.

B．A young reporter.

C．A 7-year-old boy.

3. What can be seen in the original picture?

A．A blue lotus floating.

B．A man in a vase.

C．A dog behind the vase.

5 . Last year I attended the annual autumn saffron (藏红花) harvest festival on a trip in Italy, known as the sagra. Giovannina Sarra and her family ________ me at their home. Early the next morning, we ________ among the fields and participated in the harvest.

Saffron , taken from the stigmas (柱头) of the saffron flower, is a(n) ________ crop. Also called red gold, it is a(n) ________ from Spain, first introduced into the region around the 13th century. Saffron is ________ in the hours just before ________, while the petals (花瓣) are closed. This helps protect their precious stigmas and makes the flowers easier to ________, especially preferred by the acquirers (收购商). Later, on the same day, the stigmas — three ________ strings per flower — are separated from the petals. It’s a delicate ________ that takes hours with a skilled and ________ hand. In the evening, over an open wood fire, the stringlike stigmas are ________ to make saffron powder to add to the richness of the color and the flavor, which brings considerable income.

Now sitting at a mouth-watering plate of Risotto alla Milanese, a dish cooked with saffron, I ________ the freezing morning with Sarra and her family. There’s no ________ that it is the families like the Sarras that stick to the many ________ that have survived from generation to generation. ________ more people will join them.

1.

A．interviewed

B．accompanied

C．hosted

D．recognized

2.

A．fell behind

B．fanned out

C．sat around

D．hung around

3.

A．profitable

B．tropical

C．unavailable

D．unaffordable

4.

A．technology

B．patent

C．investment

D．import

5.

A．harvested

B．stored

C．watered

D．monitored

6.

A．noon

B．sunrise

C．dusk

D．midnight

7.

A．bloom

B．tend

C．grow

D．sell

8.

A．frozen

B．sticky

C．tiny

D．wet

9.

A．object

B．issue

C．adventure

D．process

10.

A．rough

B．careless

C．patient

D．sweaty

11.

A．boiled

B．dried

C．fried

D．warmed

12.

A．recall

B．remind

C．cherish

D．record

13.

A．doubt

B．evidence

C．reason

D．chance

14.

A．wonders

B．platforms

C．traditions

D．relations

15.

A．Fortunately

B．Immediately

C．Gradually

D．Hopefully

6 . Welcome to the North Carolina Zoo

We are excited to welcome you to the zoo. The North Carolina Zoo serves and welcomes everyone. Tickets can be bought in advance online or at the gate on the day of your visit.

Hours

The zoo is open all year round, closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

April -October 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.

November -March 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.

The last entry (进入) is one hour before closing.

Prices

Adults (ages 13 -61): $15                           Seniors (ages 62+): $13

Children (ages 2-12): $11                           Under 2: Free

Meet the Keeper

Take your zoo day to the next level and plan to attend a “Meet the Keeper” meeting where you can see a range of activities, such as animal feeding and training sessions.

Animal	When	Where
Gorillas	11:30 a.m. Saturdays &Sundays	Gorilla Habitat
Giraffe	2:30 p.m. Saturdays &Sundays	Giraffe Overlook One
Seabirds	2:00 p.m. daily	Rocky Coast
North American Porcupines	10:30 a.m. Saturdays &Sundays	Rocky Coast

Notes

We do not allow picnic-style meals inside the zoo, and bringing branded outside foods (McDonald’s for example) into the zoo is also prohibited (禁止). Guests are welcome to enjoy these foods at one of our picnic areas before entering the zoo. If you exit (出去) to picnic during your visit, please check in with our staff to get a mark on your hand.

Address

4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205

1. How much should a middle-aged couple with their 5-year-old son pay for a visit?

A．$26.

B．$30.

C．$37.

D．$41.

2. What animals may visitors see if they join a “Meet the Keeper” meeting on weekdays?

A．Giraffe.	B．Seabirds.
C．Gorillas.	D．North American Porcupines.

3. What is a special feature of the North Carolina Zoo?

A．Same-day re-entry is allowed.

B．It provides picnic areas inside the zoo.

C．Visitors can feed animals with their own foods.

D．Ticket booking can be made at the gate in advance.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker do?

A．A medical doctor.

B．A fitness instructor.

C．A swimming coach.

2. What is the common mistake people make in workouts?

A．Focusing on only muscle training.

B．Doing too many types of workouts.

C．Keeping the same routine all the time.

3. How often does the speaker suggest people do hard workouts?

A．Once a week.

B．Twice a week.

C．Three times a week.

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。

Chinese martial arts (武术), African tribal dances, and Brazil’s Samba set off waves of     1     (applaud) from the audience in mid-October. The 8th International Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage was held     2     Chengdu, the capital of southwestern China’s Sichuan province.

The five-day event brought together around 6,000 performers     3     engaged in more than 900 performances of intangible cultural heritage from 47 countries and     4     (region).

It was co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Sichuan government and the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, and aimed     5     (show) China’s efforts to implement the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and promote     6     (tradition) Chinese culture.

Five exhibitions,     7     (include) those featuring intangible cultural heritage in modern life, and international craftsmanship,     8     (stage) to expose the public to the cultural charm, and thus promote the inheritance of heritage.

“The framework of the convention     9     (full) recognizes the significance of intangible cultural heritage in empowering and ensuring sustainable development,” Shahbaz Khan, representative of UNESCO Multi-sectoral Regional Office for East Asia, said as he addressed the forum via     10     video.

9 . K9KIDS DOGGY DAY CARE

About us

K9Kids offers an exciting and fun-filled day for your four-legged friend. With over 1,300 square metres of play area, your dog will be kept entertained (快乐) by our friendly, experienced and professional workers. There are sectioned-off (隔开的) play areas to meet the preferences of your dog. Trained workers are there to entertain and ensure the safety of your pet.

Take the stress out of leaving your dog home alone and treat your loved one to a day where they are entertained, exercised and loved.

Prices

1-DAY VISIT: $45

5-DAY VISIT: $200

10-DAY VISIT: $380

HALF-DAY VISIT: $35

Trading hours

6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Additional services

Birthday Parties

K9Kids can be booked for doggie birthday parties on Saturdays and Sundays for a 2-hour period. The fee (费) is $300, which includes the use of a large play area and the assistance(帮助)of a worker. Invite your four-legged friends and their parents for a birthday party to be remembered!

K9Cab

Our cab (出租车) service is an additionl service for busy people. The K9Cab will pick up and drop off your family member directly to your door. The fee for this is $10 one way and $18 return. If you would like to use our cab service, please call us.

1. What does K9Kids offer?

A．Free cab service.	B．Separate play areas.
C．Overnight stay care.	D．Online dog training programs.

2. How much should you pay for ten days’ dog care?

A．$200.

B．$245.

C．$290.

D．$380.

3. What do we know about the birthday party?

A．It costs at least $200.	B．It is for dogs and kids.
C．It lasts for three hours.	D．It is held at weekends.

10 . Known as “soft gold”, Gambiered Canton Gauze(香云纱) is the perfect silk fabric (布料) for cheongsam (旗袍). It feels smooth and comfortable, easy to wash and dry, and is also good for people’s health.

Today, Gambiered Canton Gauze is the only silk fabric in the world that’s still hand-dyed (手工染) and using natural plants. It gets its color from shuliang, a yam (薯蓣) plant growing in Shunde, Guangdong, which can help fight against bacteria (细菌) and bad smells.

The skill of dyeing Gambiered Canton Gauze has a long-lasting history of more than 500 years. In 2008, it was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (国家非物质文化遗产).

Mr. Ouyang is an inheritor (继承人) of the Gambiered Canton Gauze dyeing technique. He started learning the technique in 2017.

The dyeing process includes 30 steps. It can take up to six months and is done by hand with materials from nature. “The plant shuliang, river mud, sunshine and grass all play key roles in dyeing,” Mr. Ouyang said.

To dye the fabric, workers put it in shuliang juice and let it dry on the grass. They repeat this many times until it turns brownish-yellow. Then, they put river mud on it to help shuliang react fully. After washing and drying again, the fabric turns black!

Mastering the technique is a tricky (棘手的) task, according to Mr. Ouyang, who said the most challenging part is controlling the density (浓度) of shuliang juice. “ Too much may cause color loss, and too little may not lead to a dark enough fabric,” he said. “Better control of density comes after many failures.”

Passing on the craft is also challenging. The job can be exhausting as workers have to be at work under the sun for eight hours each day. Therefore, only a few people work in the industry, and skilled masters are getting older as fewer young people take part.

Considering this, Mr. Ouyang has worked harder to develop the traditional craft by combining other dyeing techniques such as tie-dye (扎染) and batik (蜡染) and cooperating with famous fashion designers. They are turning the silk into both traditional and fashionable clothes that are popular worldwide. In this way, according to Mr. Ouyang, the craft can stay alive and even draw more people to join the industry.

1. What can we learn about Gambiered Canton Gauze from the passage?

A．It is hand-dyed using natural plants.

B．It feels comfortable, but is not easy to wash.

C．The art of gauze-dyeing has a history of 1,000 years.

D．It is the perfect material for bedding items.

2. According to Mr. Ouyang, what is the most challenging part in the dyeing process?

A．Washing the fabric by hand.	B．Drying the fabric on the grass.
C．Putting river mud on the fabric.	D．Controlling the density of shuliang juice.

3. What does Paragraph 8 mainly talk about?

A．The challenges of working with silk.

B．The importance of skilled workers.

C．The challenges of passing on the craft.

D．The reasons why this job is important.

4. How is Mr. Ouyang working to develop the traditional craft?

A．By promoting the traditional craft abroad.

B．By working with famous fashion designers.

C．By making the dyeing process shorter.

D．By combining modern technology with dyeing skills.