1 . Elona Washington, a mother of two adult children, believed they would have bright future. But on her son Jackie’s 20th birthday, Jackie said something contrary to her ______,“Mum, I don’t want to grow up. Neither do I want to leave home to work after graduation.” At first,   Elona ______ his words as a joke, assuming Jackie was simply ______ the loving family. However, her daughter Emily revealed the _____ — Jackie planned to rely on parents in the future since it was ______ to make his fortune. Knowing that, Elona blamed herself for doing too much for Jackie and ______ him. Today’s Jackie completely lacked ______ and just sought for the ______ of the family. Elona couldn’t bear to see Jackie was _______ the reality, so she decided to help him.

Elona recognized Jackie’s interest in sports marketing and ______ him to land a part-time job that involved managing clients’ Instagram accounts. She hoped this experience might change Jackie’s ______ about work and self-reliance.

After a few months, when Elona went to see how Jackie ______ to adulthood, she found Jackie’s newfound confidence. Working in the business and being paid by clients had ____his anxiety about the process of growing up. ______ Jackie’s journey towards becoming a real adult remained ongoing, his job made him realize that he could be ______, and that his family wouldn’t be there forever.

Elona felt ______ that everything about Jackie was changing for the better. She realized that during children’s transition into adulthood, it is crucial for parents to establish____. While parents want to stay involved and ______ about their children’s lives, they must also require their children to handle things _____. It enables young adults to grow and develop the skills necessary to ______ the challenges of independent life.

1.

A．expectation

B．habit

C．description

D．interest

2.

A．twisted

B．quoted

C．interpreted

D．shared

3.

A．involved in

B．exposed to

C．lost in

D．attached to

4.

A．truth

B．excuse

C．lesson

D．example

5.

A．reasonable

B．incredible

C．demanding

D．honorable

6.

A．annoying

B．spoiling

C．comforting

D．criticizing

7.

A．patience

B．knowledge

C．communication

D．ambition

8.

A．responsibility

B．shelter

C．business

D．adoption

9.

A．reflecting

B．recording

C．grasping

D．escaping

10.

A．encouraged

B．elected

C．forbade

D．commanded

11.

A．doubts

B．suggestions

C．views

D．orders

12.

A．applied

B．objected

C．adapted

D．returned

13.

A．aroused

B．explained

C．recorded

D．eased

14.

A．Supposing

B．Although

C．Since

D．Unless

15.

A．self-educated

B．privileged

C．merciful

D．self-sufficient

16.

A．justified

B．stressed

C．exhausted

D．relieved

17.

A．symbols

B．connections

C．boundaries

D．barriers

18.

A．informed

B．certain

C．curious

D．silent

19.

A．instantly

B．independently

C．wisely

D．frankly

20.

A．beat off

B．figure out

C．pile up

D．turn down

2 . It’s long known to us that living close to major roads is harmful to people due to the exposure to air pollution. However, road traffic noise is also a widespread problem in cities whose impact on children’s health remains poorly understood. A new study conducted at 38 schools in Barcelona suggests that traffic noise at schools has a harmful effect on the development of working memory and attention in primary school students.

The study included 2,680 children between 7 and 10 years of age. To assess the possible impact of traffic noise on their cognitive (认知的) development, the researchers focused on two abilities that develop rapidly during preadolescence (青春期前) and are essential for learning and school attainment: attention and working memory.

The fieldwork for the study was carried out over a 12-month period in 2012 and 2013,during which the participants completed the cognitive tests four times. The aim of these tests was not only to assess their working memory and attention but also to study their evolution over time. Over the same period, noise measurements were taken in front of the 38participating schools, as well as in the playground s and inside classrooms.

In the analysis of outdoor noise levels of schools, higher average noise levels and greater fluctuation (波动) in noise levels were both associated with poorer student performance on all tests. Inside the classroom, greater fluctuation in noise levels was also associated with slower progress over the course of the year on all cognitive tests. However, children exposed to higher average classroom noise levels over the course of the year performed worse than students in quieter classrooms only on the attention test, but not on the working memory test.

The researchers used the 2012 road traffic noise map of the city of Barcelona to estimate the average noise level at each participant’s home. In this case, however, no association was observed between residential noise and cognitive development.

“This could be because noise exposure at schools is more harmful as it affects concentration and learning processes,” commented Maria Forester. “On the other hand, although noise measurements were taken at the schools, noise levels at the children’s homes were estimated using a noise map that may be less accurate and, in any case, only reflected outdoor noise. This, too, may have influenced the results.”

1. What problem does Paragraph 1 highlight?

A．Impacts of traffic noise on children.

B．Negative effects of living in big cities.

C．The harm of air pollution to children’s health.

D．The obstacle to improving working memory and attention.

2. What can we learn about the study?

A．It lasted more than two years.

B．It targeted schoolers of a certain age range.

C．It involved participants from different nations.

D．It was mainly carried out inside classrooms.

3. What played a role only in students’ poorer attention performance according to the text?

A．Higher average classroom noise levels.

B．Students’ worse family environment.

C．Students’ weaker ability to adapt to new environments.

D．Greater fluctuation in classroom noise levels.

4. How was the average residential noise level evaluated in the study?

A．Through the researchers investigation.

B．Through the participants’ calculation.

C．Through field tests by professionals.

D．Through a road traffic noise map.

5. What is Maria Forester trying to explain in the last paragraph?

A．The major research directions of future studies.

B．The reasons for taking noise measurements at schools.

C．The factors influencing the findings of research on residential noise.

D．The effects of residential noise levels on children’s concentration.

3 . It was a week before Christmas, but things were far from cheery. Our task was to deliver as many boxes of food as possible to those in need in Camden, New Jersey. There were no Christmas carolers (唱颂歌的人) walking these streets that were lined with boarded-up (用木板封住的) houses and broken windows. Mothers kept their children close as they hurried down the streets. It was mid-afternoon, but even the bright sun couldn’t warm this place.

Red tickets in the windows marked which houses we were to visit. Our white truck stopped in front of one townhouse and our group knocked on the door. In our arms were boxes filled with ham, bread and other essentials to make the perfect Christmas dinner. Four small faces glanced through the curtains and one exhausted mom answered the door. She seemed embarrassed to be caught in her nightgown with undone hair. She was in her mid-20s, but her rough skin and tired eyes added years.

“Sacred Heart food delivery service,” I smiled. “Where can we put this for you?”

She pointed and as we entered the house, I noticed the conditions they lived in. The children climbed around, wearing only diapers. There were no carpets, only cold concrete beneath our feet. There was no Christmas tree or decorations. My heart sank. It was so cold, and I found it hard to believe that this was reality for this family. We set the boxes down and the mother grabbed my hand.

“You don’t know how much of a blessing this is to me and my family,” she said, crying, “We are just getting by. ” I opened my arms and gave her a hug.

“Happy holidays!” I replied before I headed out the door. I realized how warm I felt inside.

This was unlike anything I had ever experienced. We cannot help what family we are born into, but we can help each other.

1. What can we infer about Camden from Paragraph1?

A．Its living conditions were terrible.	B．Little sunshine was received there.
C．There was no sign of life.	D．People there had no belief.

2. What impression did the woman leave on the author?

A．She looked much older than her age.

B．She was good at dressing herself up.

C．She looked shy and cold to visitors.

D．She was confident and energetic.

3. By saying “We are just getting by”, the woman meant ________.

A．they were making a difference to other people’s life

B．they were hoping for a. wonderful future

C．they were living a very poor life

D．they were letting off steam

4. From the passage, we can learn the author was ________.

A．blessed and proud	B．shocked and ashamed
C．upset and afraid	D．kind and patient

5. What the author is trying to convey in the passage is that ________.

A．having more children causes poverty	B．the poor can choose their family
C．assisting the poor needs advice	D．people should help each other

4 . While there is no need for us to ______ new situations, we should always look into things first and consider our options.

A．check out	B．steer clear of
C．shrink from	D．test the waters of

5 . ______ really matters is a sound business plan, access to capital, and good management and negotiating skills.

A．That

B．Which

C．Why

D．What

6 . 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。暑假即将来临，你的英国朋友Chris发邮件说想来中国游玩，请你推荐一座历史古城。请你根据提示，用英语给他写一封邮件。内容包括：
1. 该古城的基本情况（如名称、地理位置等）；
2. 该古城的特色（如文化、历史等）；
3. 你对该古城的印象和感受。
注意：（1）词数不少于100；（2）内容充实，行文连贯；
（3）题目已给出，不计入词数。
Dear Chris,

Delighted to have received your e-mail.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Jin

7 . 假如你是晨光中学学生李津。你在前不久举行的“用英语讲中国故事”大赛中获得冠军。英语俱乐部请你在学校英文网站“Reading China”专栏留言，跟同学们分享一下提升英语口语水平、了解中国传统文化的经验。内容要点如下：
1.多听、多说，并积极参加学校的“英语角”、演讲比赛等活动；
2.广泛阅读传统文化书籍、参观博物馆等；
3.表达你的祝愿。
参考词汇：
“用英语讲中国故事”大赛Stories of China Retold in English Challenge；冠军champion；英语角English Corner。

Dear fellow students,

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Li Jin

8 . Since early March, 2023, Zibo local barbecue drew great attention online. According to reports, Zibo received 4.8 million visitors in March, 2023, a year-on-year increase of 134 percent, and tourist income was up by 60 percent. A total of 1,288 barbecue businesses served 135,800 customers a day on average, most of whom were university students from across the province and nationwide.

For a long time, Zibo was a mediocre city in almost all aspects. However, “taking the high-speed train to taste barbecue in Zibo” suddenly became a hot label (标签) for this non-traditional tourist city. But how did Zibo rise to fame?

First, it comes down to the ambition, determination and creativity of the city government. From July 2022 to February 2023, Zibo organized many trips to the city for university students. When the number of visits reached its peak, it did not panic but soon put forward several supportive policies, such as setting up a “Golden Stove Award”, establishing a barbecue association, making a map of Zibo barbecue restaurants, and opening 21 fixed tourist routes in addition to barbecue. It also arranged many volunteers to guide tourists and ensure public safety.

Second, Zibo’s sudden popularity also resulted from the tourism recovery China has experienced after the pandemic (疫情). The city aims to promote both its tourist industry and its long-term development. To reach its goal, the city provided young people, especially university students, with convenient services and created a welcoming atmosphere. For instance, non-Zibo students can enjoy free stays three times a year for two night s each time at youth inns(青年旅社). It sent out invitations to students including those of famous universities to visit Zibo for free, a sign showing its thirst for talented young people.

With the determination of its government and efforts of its citizens, this traditional heavy industrial city is making every effort to grasp the tourism opportunity and flourish.

1. How does the author develop the first paragraph?

A．By analyzing the cause and effect.	B．By offering reasons.
C．By making a comparison.	D．By listing numbers.

2. What does the underlined word “mediocre” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Ordinary.

B．Wealthy.

C．Chief.

D．Lovable.

3. Which of the following statement about Zibo is true?

A．Zibo has long been a traditional tourist city in the history of China.

B．Zibo barbecue mainly appeals to tourists from other provinces.

C．Non-Zibo students can enjoy two nights’ stay at youth inns in a year.

D．University students across the country are especially welcome.

4. What is one of the reasons for Zibo’s sudden popularity?

A．The traditional flavor of the city’s barbecue.

B．The measures taken by the local government.

C．The college students’ faith and friendliness.

D．The long-term development of the city.

5. What might be the best title for the text?

A．Zibo Government Tries to Change the City’s Image

B．The Factors That Influenced Zibo’s Development

C．The Reasons Why Zibo Barbecue Is So Popular

D．The Places Where Visitors Can Have Barbecue

9 . She has         some money to cover her daughter's college expenses.

A．earned

B．attached

C．hesitated

D．relieved

10 . Personally, I am unwilling to         depend on AI (人工智能) to finish my learning tasks.

A．virtually

B．entirely

C．vividly

D．immediately