1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is Shakespeare-style writing mentioned in the conversation?

A．To introduce a new game.

B．To advocate a famous writing style.

C．To indicate ChatGPT’s advanced function.

2. What is Bard?

A．A chatbot

B．A search engine.

C．A tech company

3. What is Satya Nadella’s attitude towards ChatGPT?

A．Conservative.

B．Optimistic.

C．Critical.

4. What does the man suggest doing in the era of AI?

A．Avoiding heavy reliance on AI.

B．Developing our innovative ability.

C．Being adaptive and using AI fully.

2 . 从方框中选出合适的单词，并用其正确的形式填空，其中有两个词是多余的

explore     recognize       achieve     previous       benefit       dependent     annual

1. A good diet is________ to health.
2. The old man has a physical examination ________.
3. An Olympic gold medal is an amazing________ for one so young.
4. Now that you have reached the age of 18, you should be________ of your parents.
5. With the continuous development of technology, more and more people are eager________ mysterious space.

3 . It all began on a cold, rainy day．

Sarah, a poor single mother, was ________ to make ends meet. While waiting for the bus with her two children, Sarah ________ an old man sitting on a nearby bench. He was shivering (颤抖), his ________ jacket providing little protection against the freezing weather.

Sarah ________ the man and offered him her coat. She knew it would make her cold, but the thought of this stranger ________ while she had something to give was too much to bear. ________ by her selflessness, the man thankfully accepted the coat and gave back a smile. Little did Sarah know that her simple act of ________ would make a huge difference.

A man, who saw the heartwarming ________, took a photo and shared it on social media. The post quickly became a ________, with thousands of people sharing and commenting on Sarah’s ________. Encouraged by her, people began organizing events to ________ those less lucky. Schools added lessons on the ________ of helping others, and businesses started a “pay it forward” project, where people could buy more and leave the ________ meal for those in need.

Reflecting on this unbelievable journey, we can ________ our individual power, which may create an effect that would ________ reach every corner of the globe.

1.

A．helping

B．continuing

C．struggling

D．seeking

2.

A．left behind

B．came across

C．looked for

D．turned to

3.

A．clean

B．cheap

C．fancy

D．thin

4.

A．followed

B．approached

C．respected

D．caught

5.

A．complaining

B．staring

C．suffering

D．surviving

6.

A．Attracted

B．Confused

C．Moved

D．Shocked

7.

A．connection

B．appreciation

C．duty

D．kindness

8.

A．exchange

B．invitation

C．option

D．performance

9.

A．story

B．symbol

C．chance

D．hit

10.

A．generosity

B．courage

C．curiosity

D．patience

11.

A．change

B．support

C．direct

D．educate

12.

A．creativity

B．strength

C．significance

D．description

13.

A．quick

B．main

C．different

D．extra

14.

A．recognize

B．expect

C．remember

D．admit

15.

A．regularly

B．obviously

C．eventually

D．slightly

4 . The dry land in Gir National Park and Wildlife Preserve, located near India western tip, is the proud — and only — home of the Asiatic lion. By the early 1900s, however, their populations had decreased for homo loss and hunting, leaving fewer than 50 known individuals alive. Though their numbers have risen over the past several decades — climbing to around 670 in 2020, a successful story — the lions are still considered endangered.

One of the biggest challenges to keep the lions’ future is to track them, a hard work. Some animals, like tigers and zebras, have special coat patterns (图案) that provide useful marks to the researchers. But for the Asiatic lions, researchers must look elsewhere.

In 2019, Banerjee, who worked for Indias National Tiger Conservation Authority, developed an AI system to recognize the lions with high accuracy (精准). The AI program, SIMBA, has been applied in practice. “It will be a fantastic tool for long-term lion monitoring,” says Banerjee. He adds, “It could help forest officials arrive at a more accurate estimate (评估) of Gir’s lion population. In a few years, the group will have a rich collection of information — how many lions are male, female, how many will bear babies and how many are dead.”

Despite the advantages, Baneijee also adds his worries. He suggests certain rules be made to prevent main information from being stolen. “Where tools like SIMBA really shine”, he says, “is in helping researchers develop monitoring plans that are keys to the protection of at-risk animals,” he says, “otherwise, all your efforts will be in vain.”

1. What is the greatest difficulty in protecting Asiatic lions?

A．Stopping them from being killed.	B．Keeping track of them.
C．Protecting their living environment.	D．Increasing their population.

2. How does SIMBA help researchers?

A．By locating lions’ homes.	B．By tracking other animals.
C．By monitoring the animal stealers.	D．By providing accurate information.

3. What’s Baneijee’s opinion about the AI program?

A．It needs to be widely used.	B．It has saved the at-risk animals.
C．Its possible risks should be aware of.	D．Its disadvantages should be ignored.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Application of AI on Protecting Animals.	B．The AI Program for the Endangered Asiatic Lions.
C．The Measures of Protecting Asiatic Lions.	D．The Biggest Challenge of the AI system.

5 . I always listen to my local public radio station while I’m driving. My focus often changes as I stare out at the road ahead. But I became fully attentive on a recent morning once I realized the entire newscast was dedicated to local wildlife.

There was something about the pack of some 30 to 50 javelinas (野猪) that ruined a golf course near Sedona, Arizona, followed by talk of the recent sighting of a jaguar (美洲虎), a species that ranged across Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, until construction of the border wall blocked the way. Finally, there was an update on Mexican wolf reintroduction efforts in New Mexico and Arizona. The results were mixed: Nine of the wolves had died or been killed recently.

As I sat in my car, listening to the news, I felt helpless, even mournful. What would it take for most of us to understand that the javelinas’ behavior on that heavily irrigated golf course in the desert was a sign that maybe the course shouldn’t be in the desert to begin with? The way I saw it, the javelinas weren’t invading (入侵) the site; they were reclaiming it. After all, the javelinas’ needs—for food and space—are more basic than a few privileged humans’ desire to play golf.

As for the Arizona Mexican wolf pup reintroduction effort that I heard about in the news, for the past 25 years, scientists have been working hard to restore the native wolf population, and yet are unable to remove its greatest threat. Today, almost 250 Mexican wolves are believed to be in the wild, and every year, humans illegally kill one out of ten. The wolf recovery effort is necessary, but it’s extremely difficult because we humans keep getting in the way.

I need to tackle my helplessness, because helplessness leads to no longer wanting to take care of what matters most. Therefore, I think that it must be a good sign that my local news now regularly covers the challenges of coexistence and possible solutions to our problems. That’s progress and fuels my hope.

1. What is the morning news about?

A．Dangers of local wildlife.

B．Efforts to reintroduce wildlife.

C．Issues of human-wildlife coexistence.

D．Distribution of wildlife around the world.

2. Why did the javelinas destroy the golf course according to the author?

A．To meet basic needs.

B．To protect the desert.

C．To oppose golf playing.

D．To attack human beings.

3. What do we know about the Mexican wolves?

A．They are bound to go extinct.

B．Humans threaten their survival.

C．Their number has greatly increased.

D．10% of them have been reintroduced.

4. What is the author’s attitude to the challenges mentioned in the last paragraph?

A．Unclear.	B．Negative.
C．Optimistic.	D．Indifferent.

6 . The long-term natural forces, like wind, water and temperature, can gradually wear down heritage sites ____________ natural disasters can lead to the destruction of them. (用适当的词填空)

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the speaker learn Arabic?

A．She wanted to study in Cairo.

B．She was inspired by her teacher.

C．She became interested in the culture.

2. What is the biggest challenge of learning Arabic for the speaker?

A．Suffering from culture shock.

B．Finding a hotel and accommodation.

C．Mastering written and spoken Arabic.

3. What excites the speaker most?

A．Being invited to a meal.

B．Shopping at a local market.

C．Getting to know the locals.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where will the event take place?

A．At a coffee shop.

B．At a music hall.

C．At a park.

2. Why did the woman choose the location?

A．It’s private.

B．It’s family friendly.

C．It’s requested by the charity.

3. What does the woman ask the man to do?

A．Organize some activities.

B．Contribute some money.

C．Contact some bands.

4. What is the event’s purpose?

A．To hear some live music.

B．To help an animal shelter.

C．To have some family fun.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will the man do on Monday?

A．Start a new position.

B．Pack his belongings.

C．Attend a meeting.

2. What is the man busy doing now?

A．Moving to his new office.

B．Checking off office supplies.

C．Preparing for a promotion campaign.

3. What does the woman offer to do?

A．Review an expense report.

B．Provide the man with supplies.

C．Arrange a company celebration.

10 . Certain European nations are trying to ________ (改变规则) so that some of their Eastern neighbours will find it easier to join the EU. （根据汉语提示完成句子）