1 . 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友John来信询问你的家乡——银川，并打算暑期来这儿旅游。现请你回信对你的家乡进行简单介绍。
主要内容：
1.简况：也被称作“凤凰城”，人口290万，面积9025平方公里；
2.有着2000多年的历史，是古丝绸之路的重要节点（node）；
3.其他特色。
参考词汇：古丝绸之路 the ancient Silk Road；凤凰城the Phoenix city；
西夏王陵Western Xia imperial tombs；岩画 rock paintings；
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2 . 假定你是学校英语社团的负责人，最近社团要组织一次主题为“中国文化特色校园建设”(Campus Construction With Chinese Cultural Characteristics)的征文比赛，请用英语写一则书面通知，内容包括：
1、征文的内容和参赛要求；2、征文的截止日期和投稿邮箱；3、参加比赛的意义。
要求：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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3 . Teaching children in a way that encourages them to empathize (产生共鸣) with others is of great significance to children’s creativity, new research suggests.

Pupils at two inner London schools were involved in the study. Pupils at one school spent the year following curriculum-prescribed lessons, while the other group’s lessons used a set of engineering design thinking tools which aim to develop students’ ability to think creatively and to cause empathy, while solving real-world problems.

Pupils at the intervention school were asked to design an asthma-treatment “pack” for children aged six and under. Pupils were given various creative and empathetic “tools” in order to do so: for example, they were shown data about the number of childhood asthma deaths in the U.K., and a video which describes a young child having an attack. They also explored the problem and tested their design ideas by role-playing various stakeholder (参与方) — patients, family members and medical staff.

Both sets of pupils were assessed for creativity at both the start and end of the school year. The results showed a statistically significant increase in creativity among pupils at the intervention school, where the thinking tools were used. At the start of the year, the creativity scores of pupils in the control school, which followed the standard curriculum, were 11% higher than those at the intervention school. By the end, however, the situation had completely changed: creativity scores among the intervention group were 78% higher than the control group.

Nicholl, the leading researcher of the study, said, “Teaching for empathy has been problematic despite being part of the National Curriculum for over two decades. This evidence suggests that it is a missing link in the creative process, and vital if we want education to encourage the designers and engineers of tomorrow.”

1. What were pupils at the intervention school asked to do?

A．Watch the process of an asthma attack.

B．Gather data about asthma deaths in children.

C．Show sympathy for the young asthma sufferers.

D．Test their asthma-treatment “pack” on patients.

2. What does the research find about the pupils in the control school?

A．They preferred to study the standard curriculum.

B．They were smarter at the beginning of the school year.

C．They had little empathy for the young children with asthma.

D．There were less creative than those at the intervention school in the end.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Empathy education and creativity go hand in hand.

B．Empathy education was neglected in the creative process.

C．Empathy education is a must for future designers and engineers.

D．Empathy education hasn’t been included in the National Curriculum.

4. What’s the passage mainly about?

A．The standard curriculum limits pupils’ creativity.

B．Teaching pupils empathy improves their creative abilities.

C．Solving real-world problems promotes pupils’ all-round development.

D．An asthma-treatment “pack” was created by pupils at a London school.

4 . Teens shifting their focus from parents to peers is normal. The self-protective urge to pull away at this stage of parenting can be strong. After all, they don’t seem to need me or want me around, right?       1    

Stand back and remember that this is not personal.

Children are trying to figure out what their relationship with their parents as an adult is going to look like.     2     It’s really painful to parents who are savoring every last moment with their teen under their roof to get their teenager annoyed at any proposal that the parent is using to try to pull them close. Nobody’s doing anything wrong. This is normal development.

Be a lighthouse.

Parents should reach an ideal balance —— “lighthouse parenting”. The adolescent years are a unique opportunity to support and influence our kids, if we can see through their apparent lack of interest in us and recognize how important we really are. As they’re growing, adolescents have a big job to try to answer this fundamental question, “Who am I?”     3     As our teens struggle to imagine themselves without us, they will sometimes actively push us away or give us the silent treatment.    4    

Remember that the lame duck experience will be temporary.

Interdependence often looks like once again living under one roof. So parents shouldn’t start counting down the days to that perfectly clean home just yet. Beneath teenagers’ too-cool-for-this exterior, there are soft spots that occasionally show themselves.    5    

A．Part of parent’s job is to wait patiently and non-judgmentally for them to appear.

B．And part of the answer is: ‘I am someone distinct and separate from my parents.’

C．Normal and even desirable as this stage is, it can be surprisingly hurtful for parents.

D．But the transition for parents from all-important to more of a barrier is often overlooked.

E．You should be a stable force for your children to measure themselves against and always return to.

F．But we shouldn’t take that outward expression of their struggle toward independence as evidence that we’re no longer needed.

G．But just as any parent at this stage may feel powerless, maybe this is a time to be more hands-on, just in a different way.

5 . My memories of those nights I spent with my great-grandmother are still vivid. I_________ them all, because I have_________ else to remind me of her. While my friends_________ display treasures left to them by their grandmothers — precious china, antique silver, jewelry — all that I have of her is a scarf I’d made her.

My great-grandmother didn’t have a china-and-jewelry kind of _________. While we were under the _________, she told me many _________ stories. I felt the pain a mother feels when her only son is _________ missing after a battle. I felt the _________ a wife feels as throat cancer robs her beloved _________ of speech and ultimately of life. I felt the__________ of the Depression (大萧条), what it was like to lose your home and to __________ produce that had gone bad. My great-grandmother never cried when she __________ her past, and afterward, she always said, ” Oh, kid, it’s a great life if you don’t __________.”

A few years ago, my life took a __________ turn, and curiously, I found my great-grandmother and her stories frequently occupying my __________. I realized then that __________ she had not left me any precious objects, she had left me a treasury of stories and a wealth of__________. By turning her soul inside out to me during those nights in bed, she’d given me the greatest gift — her __________, her courage to face life head-on. Her legacy (遗赠) gave me the __________ I’d lacked. If she could survive the __________ of her life, then I knew I could, too.

1.

A．remember

B．restore

C．receive

D．remark

2.

A．something

B．anything

C．everything

D．nothing

3.

A．apparently

B．curiously

C．proudly

D．instantly

4.

A．career

B．life

C．future

D．education

5.

A．pressure

B．carriers

C．covers

D．hardship

6.

A．popular

B．sad

C．scary

D．funny

7.

A．imagined

B．resisted

C．declared

D．caught

8.

A．sorrow

B．responsibility

C．annoyance

D．justice

9.

A．son

B．daughter

C．mother

D．husband

10.

A．purpose

B．hopelessness

C．competence

D．effectiveness

11.

A．pay off

B．get through

C．hang on

D．survive on

12.

A．escaped

B．related

C．transformed

D．assumed

13.

A．weaken

B．sharpen

C．understand

D．condemn

14.

A．favorable

B．careful

C．stressful

D．preventable

15.

A．mind

B．schedule

C．status

D．analysis

16.

A．if

B．when

C．since

D．although

17.

A．memories

B．resources

C．opportunities

D．alternatives

18.

A．dream

B．caution

C．criterion

D．strength

19.

A．fate

B．will

C．cash

D．identification

20.

A．aspects

B．means

C．difficulties

D．outcomes

6 . The age of 18 is when a person legally reaches adulthood. But does this truly stand for our maturity? The very word “ADULT” can be broken into 5 parts containing qualities necessary for your personal development.     1    

A-ACCOUNTABLE (负责任的)

    2     But no matter what, our parents would come and take care of us and wouldn’t hold us accountable for these acts. However, as an adult, we are totally in control of our life, including all our decisions and actions.

D-DETACHMENT FROM EGO (脱离自我)

EGO — A small 3-letter word that has the power to damage a big 12-letter word — RELATIONSHIP. Getting attached to one’s ego has a harmful effect similar to holding a beautiful red rose firmly.     3     So it is time for us to get rooted to the ground and set our ego on fire.

U-UNDERSTANDING

In a world population of about 8 billion, each of us is 100% unique. We communicate with different kinds of people on a daily basis. Collective decisions for various issues involve interacting with people to reach an agreement. It is necessary to understand and respect each other’s beliefs.

L-LISTEN

When we listen to others, thoughts and ideas from them are directly transmitted (传达) to us.     4    Listening effectively with the intention to understand and not to reply is the need of the hour.

T-TAKE A STAND

We collect data in the form of parents’ suggestions on careers, friends’ advice on relationships or content that we read on social media. This data should be analyzed and questioned before reaching our own conclusions.     5    

So you think you are an A-D-U-L-T?

A．This will help us to broaden our minds.

B．Check and see how many of these we have!

C．The stronger a person’s hold, the deeper the wound.

D．Our minds should be trained to work in the same manner.

E．An information system performs the following functions.

F．As a baby, we would cry unnecessarily or even mess up the place.

G．It’s time we stop spoon feeding of opinions by others and learn to take our own stand on matters.

7 . My mother put the golden butterfly pendant (吊坠) on my neck. In her eyes, I saw pride for the first woman of our family to achieve a university education.

My grandmother loved to tell us stories of her first years at primary school on the small island of Chios, Greece: her beautiful handwriting, much praised by her teachers and her good marks. All this changed in Grade 4 when one day my grandmother’s nose started to bleed as she was doing her homework. It scared my great-grandmother, because in those years, many were dying from tuberculosis (结核病). Spending hours indoors studying was associated with growing weak and pale, a sign of that terrible disease. The family prohibited Grandma from finishing primary school and sent her to a local factory.

My mother was able to finish high school on Chios. She was an excellent student and her parents encouraged her to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. Unfortunately, the Second World War clipped her wings. She ended up marrying and looking after her family’s businesses.

As I grew up, my mother always urged me to get the university education that she was denied. Sometimes I remember wanting to help her out with cooking or baking. “No,” my mother would say. “Go back to your homework! That takes priority!” My father, following the Greek tradition, would tell her: “Teach Sophia to cook! What is she going to feed her family?” I also remember relatives telling my parents to hurry and arrange a marriage for me as soon as I finished high school. “There is time for all that! Later on! First, she will get a degree!” my mother always hurried to reply.

On my university graduation, my mother presented me with my grandma’s special pendant. “But this is the pendant Grandma used to say she would only give me on my engagement day!” I reminded my mother. “A degree is better than an engagement ring; that’s what I told Grandma and she agreed,” my mother replied.

1. Why did Grandma fail to continue learning when she was young?

A．She suffered from tuberculosis.

B．She was forced to drop out of school.

C．She dreamt of becoming a teacher.

D．She worked very hard to support her family.

2. What does the underlined part “clipped her wings” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Damaged her arms.	B．Reminded her of her duty.
C．Expanded her career path.	D．Stopped her from achieving her goal.

3. What can we infer about the author’ s mother from paragraph 4?

A．She taught the author cooking skills.

B．She faced much pressure for the author.

C．She got on poorly with family members.

D．She was living up to the Greek traditions.

4. What might the author’s mother want to tell her by gifting her the pendant?

A．She had already come of age.

B．She should remember her origins.

C．She should think about getting married.

D．She had made the family dream come true.

8 . Are flash floods becoming more severe? Natural disasters are generally getting worse—and that's true for floods, too.

As climate change warms the atmosphere, extreme rainfall is rising, which increases the risk of flash floods. Heavy precipitation(降水) events are predicted to increase by 2 to 3 times the historical average. The Federal Emergency Management Agency expects the nation’s floodplains to expand by 45 percent by the end of this century, as the agency reported in a recent study. A study in early 2021 found that increased precipitation—resulting partially from climate change—costs the US an additional $ 2.5 billion each year in flood damage. And some studies show that flood frequency was increasing in the Mississippi River valley and across the Midwest in the last century, as well as in the Northeast over the past 50 years.

There are several steps you can take to prepare for flash floods

First, know the level of risk by looking at flood maps. You may be required to have flood insurance if you live in a high-risk area.

Pay attention to flash flood watches, which the National Weather Service issues to indicate when conditions could result.in flash floods. People in these areas-should be-ready to take action—particularly if the NWS announces a flash flood warning. That’s issued when flash floods are approaching and, at that point, people should immediately leave the area.

But be particularly careful when travelling by car. Don’t drive through flooded streets—it's difficult to judge the water depth, and roadways hidden below the water can collapse. If floodwaters cause your vehicle to lose control, abandon it and seek the higher ground. Rapidly rising water can sweep the vehicle away. Know your surroundings and head to the higher ground, and listen to the radio updates when in a flood.

It’s also important to develop an emergency prepared plan with your family or those you live with to have a few days’ worth of resources.

1. Why does the author ask the question in paragraph 1?

A．To confirm an idea.	B．To conclude the text.
C．To introduce a topic.	D．To express some doubts.

2. How does the authors support the theme of the second paragraph?

A．By analyzing causes.	B．By listing relevant data.
C．By describing processes.	D．By making comparisons.

3. What are the drivers especially advised to do in the text?

A．Purchase insurance.	B．Look at flood maps.
C．Have an emergency plan.	D．Avoid the flooded streets.

4. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?

A．What Is a Flash Flood?

B．Do Flash Floods Need Controlling?

C．How Do We Prepare for Flash Floods?

D．Are Flash Floods Becoming More Severe?

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。

Dragon boat master craftsman Xu Guisheng begins his work on simple wood blocks, but he expects them to emerge as brilliant creations reflecting grand Chinese tradition. “When a boat is ready, we hold a ceremony to illuminate it. The head is bathed in water according to our local customs. They     1     (transform) from wooden boats into dragon gods.” he said. Xu, 64, is a     2     (five)-generation dragon boat craftsman in Miluo, Central China’s Hunan Province, and     3     registered inheritor(继承人) of the intangible cultural heritage. The city is known     4     a production center for the boats, which are used in races during the Dragon Boat Festival. Craftsman Xu’s workshop produced nearly 150 dragon boats last year,     5     helped to bring in more than 3 million yuan.

    6     (meet) the evolving demands of modern boat races, Xu said he is also     7     (constant) improving and innovating his techniques. “Products are mainly made from     8     (tradition) wood and can also be made with reinforced fiberglass.” he said. “These boats,     9     (include) the ones used for professional races, are sold all over the country. We make dragon boats not only for our livelihoods, but also to better pass on our traditions and skills.” he added. “We have a     10     (responsible) to pass these on to the next generation.”

10 . ISA Summer Camps of Figure Skating in Prague 2023!

Thanks to our considerable experience in organizing international figure skating camps for children, we have again prepared special programs for our summer training camps. The summer figure skating program has been developed with the requirements of international standards in mind, taking into account the age and physical abilities of young figure skaters.

Training week schedule

Monday to Saturday

22 hours of training: 11 hours on ice and 11 hours of training off ice.

On Saturday-shortened program, demonstration performances on ice, awarding all participants with memorable diplomas (奖状) and cups   (costumes required).

* Group workouts on ice 2 hours a day.

* Group off-ice training 2 hours a day.

* The possibility of individual lessons on ice 2 hours a day (optional).

What you need to have with you at ISA Summer Camps

On ice: Tremo suit on the ice, a few gloves for a change.

For training off-ice: Air sneakers, sportswear for training off-ice.

Price

Package price for a week stay in ISA Summer Camps for a skater: € 550 (Price per day € 92)

Package price for a week stay in ISA Summer Camps for an accompanying (陪同的) person: € 350 (Price per day € 58)

Package price includes: 7 nights at the hotel, 3 meals a day.

Health insurance

Participants signing up for this event agree that the price does not include insurance and that the organizer is not responsible for any injuries. Each participant must have health insurance concluded with one of the insurance companies valid (有效的) in the Czech Republic and a certificate of good health provided by the parent. Participation in this event is at your own risk.

1. Which of the following is included in the schedule of the training week?

A．22 hours of training on ice.

B．Group off-ice training 3 hours a day.

C．Individual lessons off ice 1 hour a day.

D．Demonstration performances on Saturday.

2. How much should a child and his mother pay for a package for the camp?

A．€ 900.

B．€ 644.

C．€ 550.

D．€ 406.

3. What must participants of this figure skating camp have?

A．Professional diplomas.

B．A recommendation letter.

C．Health insurance provided by the camp.

D．A certificate of good health provided by a parent.