1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman going to do this Saturday?

A．Go on a business trip.

B．Attend a party.

C．Work overtime.

2. Who does the man advise the woman to ask for help?

A．Her neighbors.

B．The kids’ teacher.

C．The kids’ grandparents.

3. What does the man say about nannies (保姆) here?

A．They are common.

B．They have no certificate.

C．They’re more expensive for full-time care.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How old is Waldramina Maclovia?

A．79 years old.

B．104 years old.

C．110 years old.

2. Through whom did Waldramina meet her husband?

A．Her sister.

B．Her cousin.

C．Her sister’s husband.

3. How many grandchildren does the couple have?

A．5.

B．9.

C．11.

4. What can we know about the couple?

A．They always respect each other.

B．Their marriage was blessed by their relatives.

C．They seldom face any difficulties.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was Clara’s worst travel experience?

A．Losing her way in Paris.

B．Losing her passport abroad.

C．Waiting for ages in a café.

2. How did Clara solve the problem at last?

A．Calling the police.

B．Asking her friends for help.

C．Asking the embassy for help.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is Jenny’s hobby?

A．Painting.

B．Reading.

C．Traveling.

2. What picture is Jenny working on now?

A．The Eiffel Tower.

B．The Great Wall.

C．A Swiss mountain.

3. What does the man say about Jenny’s works?

A．They contain many details.

B．They are well-designed.

C．They should be bigger.

5 . I once worked on a farm. One day, a powerful wind slammed (猛推) me against a post. My left arm got totally _________, and it was later cut off.

Back home after an operation, I found everything a(n) _________. My husband tried to help me, but I wanted to be _________. I called my left arm “Stumpy” and tried to _________. I learned to squeeze toothpaste; I developed a technique for pulling the toilet paper.

“Mom can do anything,” my daughter said _________. The one thing I really wanted to do, though, was get back into _________. First, I tried to swim. When I swam with Stumpy, there was no forward motion. _________, I kept going and finished the lane at last. Then I tried the triathlon (铁人三项). I _________ how to balance the bike with one arm and start running. Within a year, I became an _________ athlete, winning a silver medal at the Paratriathlon World Cup.

In 2020, I decided to do New Zealand’s __________ event. Competitors have to run for 36 km, cycle for 140 km, and kayak (皮划艇) for 70 km. I __________ hard over the next six months. Then the big day came. After kayaking for a long time, my legs felt like jelly. “Don’t __________,” I told myself. In the last few kilometers, I heard loud __________. Many people came to support me.

Life in __________ for me, but I choose to change it. “Just because you’ve got only half a wing doesn’t mean you can’t __________ to achieve your dreams,” I said to myself.

1.

A．stuck

B．burned

C．crushed

D．bent

2.

A．duty

B．occasion

C．adventure

D．challenge

3.

A．independent

B．restless

C．tireless

D．different

4.

A．escape

B．adapt

C．recover

D．accept

5.

A．cutely

B．suddenly

C．proudly

D．honestly

6.

A．sport

B．farm

C．art

D．business

7.

A．Meanwhile

B．Therefore

C．Besides

D．However

8.

A．described

B．wondered

C．explored

D．evaluated

9.

A．outstanding

B．amateur

C．active

D．intelligent

10.

A．biggest

B．hardest

C．longest

D．scariest

11.

A．studied

B．thought

C．pushed

D．trained

12.

A．give up

B．give in

C．turn off

D．turn down

13.

A．laughter

B．cheering

C．crying

D．noise

14.

A．unfair

B．serious

C．difficult

D．uncertain

15.

A．stop

B．afford

C．get

D．fly

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the main topic of the notice?

A．Leaving school early.

B．Canceling school tomorrow.

C．Stopping students from driving home.

2. What is the current snow depth?

A．5 cm.

B．10 cm.

C．20 cm.

3. Where should students wait for the school buses?

A．In the cafeteria.

B．In the classroom.

C．At the school gate.

4. What will be talked about next?

A．School schedules.

B．Safety suggestions.

C．Driving instructions.

7 . 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。

The Mogao Grottoes, a world-renowned     1     (culture) heritage site in Dunhuang, contains 735 caves and more than 45,000 square meters of murals. Their preservation could not have been done     2     the dedication of countless guardians across     3     (generation). Among them, Fan Jinshi, former president of the Dunhuang Academy, is an illustrative one.

Fan first trekked all the way to Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes in July 1963 shortly after     4     (graduate) from college. She kept a dream to protect the national cultural heritage     5     remained there for more than 50 years. Over the past decades, she     6     (put) down roots in the desert, as if her life and Dunhuang’s have blended into one. Thus she has become known as “Daughter of Dunhuang”.

Fan has made outstanding contributions to the cause of “protecting, studying and carrying forward” Dunhuang Grottoes through her work. She was the first     7     (suggest) the “Digital Dunhuang” concept in the late 1980s to preserve the murals,     8     (paint) sculptures and historical data in Dunhuang Caves permanently. She also     9     (active) promoted the popularization of the Dunhuang culture.

Now, 85-year-old Fan Jinshi,     10     still works very hard to protect and manage the caves, is as busy as ever, “I’ve done all I could for Dunhuang,” she says.

8 . This year has witnessed many new products hitting the market, and we have rounded up the most inviting product launches that you may have missed.

Woodfire Outdoor Oven

One of the newest, the most exciting products is the Woodfire Outdoor Oven, which can make not only pizza in three minutes, but plenty of other delicious dishes. It can also roast, bake or even keep items warm if your backyard party guests are running late. Our reviewer loves the oven because it cooks food evenly without you even needing to turn it.

Hatch Rest Go

It is one of the most unique in a long time. It’s a portable device you can take with you to provide comforting sleep sounds for your baby, which features ten sounds like white noise, heartbeat and the sound of the ocean. It runs on a rechargeable battery that lasts all day.

Mate Bluetooth Tracker

Built for attaching things like keys and backpacks via a key ring, it connects to your phone through Bluetooth for easy tracking. You don’t necessarily have to be close to whatever you’ve lost to find it; even when you’re out of Bluetooth range, you can open the accompanying app to see where on a map your thing is.

Silent Electric Coffee Grinder(研磨机)

It is an electric coffee grinder, perfect for whoever loves delicious coffee without all the noise. This wonderful device helps cut down on noise, so let this machine g rind coffee beans without waking everyone up in the house.

1. Why does the critic recommend the oven?

A．It makes pizza quickly.	B．It meets various needs.
C．It helps free the hands.	D．It is convenient to carry.

2. Which may be the most exciting item for new parents?

A．Woodfire Outdoor Oven.	B．Hatch Rest Go.
C．Mate Bluetooth Tracker.	D．Silent Electric Coffee Grinder.

3. What is special about Mate Bluetooth Tracker?

A．Its operation style.	B．Its connection way.
C．Its location function.	D．Its guidance service.

9 . Eleven-year-old Australian girl Tilly Williams has broken a world distance running record, beating other girls who were eight years older than her to run 5,000m in just 17 minutes and 22.7 seconds. The primary schoolgirl beat the previous record by 19 seconds, making her the fastest distance runner under the age of 19 across 60 countries.

Tilly started running just two years ago and has already shot straight to the top. When some of her friends told her about the international record, she decided to give it a go. “Some of my running friends told me about it and I said, wow, it would be crazy if I got that and here I am,” Tilly said.

Tilly has always loved keeping active, alongside her twin brother Henry and little sister Rosie. “I am the kind of person who really enjoys the challenge,” Tilly said. “I really love surfing and I love bike riding and hiking — all different kinds of adventures and sports.” She started running in 2021 when she joined her school’s cross-country team. Since then, she has run two to three times a week with her dad, Mark Williams, or at the Adelaide Harriers Athletics Club. “Everyone is really supportive and it really encourages me,” Tilly said.

Tilly said she has been inspired by runners Caitlin Adams, Tara Palm, and her favourite book character, Roald Dahl’s Matilda. “I could really relate to the main character Matilda because she set herself goals and really had to work hard to achieve them,” she said. Tilly has a dream of competing in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. By the way, Tilly doesn’t follow a strict diet, so her favourite food is still on the menu-her dad’s home-cooked pizza.

1. What is the new world record set by Tilly Williams?

A．17 minutes and 22.7 seconds.	B．17 minutes and 41. 7 seconds.
C．17 minutes and 3.7 seconds.	D．18 minutes and 1.7 seconds.

2. How long has Tilly Williams been running?

A．For two years.

B．For five years.

C．For ten years.

D．For one year.

3. Which of the following is RIGHT according to the third paragraph?

A．Tilly’s family is poor.	B．Tilly’s father is generous.
C．Tilly’s brother and sister love running.	D．Tilly started running in her school team.

4. What can we know from the passage?

A．Tilly Williams’s family supports her.	B．Tilly Williams is outgoing.
C．Tilly Williams is going on diet.	D．Tilly Williams loves writing.

10 . Behavioral scientists have found that good listening is one of the most important things we can do to improve our relationships.     1     At its core, listening in a one-on-one conversation is about taking an interest in another person and making him/her feel understood.    2     But some recurring (重复出现) features include attentiveness, conveying understanding, and showing a positive intention towards the speaker.

In addition to actively attending to a speaker’s words, good listeners also use questions and body language that indicate their understanding and their desire to understand. This might feel awkward at first, and what’s most effective might depend on your relationship with the speaker.    3     Another great way to show your understanding is by summarizing what you just heard and asking if you have missed anything. Summaries like this show the speaker that you’re truly trying to understand him/her rather than just waiting for your turn to talk. But while a good conversation requires back and forth, planning out your response while the speaker is talking is a common way to miss what’s being said.    4     This might feel embarrassing, but asking for clarification actually shows that you’re committed to understanding.

    5     It’s okay to ask for a moment to formulate your response and taking a beat to think can help speakers reflect on their speech as well.

These might seem like small changes, but together they make a big difference. And when people feel heard, they report more satisfaction, trust, and connection in their relationships.

A．Finally, don’t be afraid of silence.

B．So, what can we do to become better listeners?

C．It’s possible to know what truly excellent listening looks like.

D．But with time and practice, you can internalize these basic behaviors

E．There’s no universally agreed-upon definition of high-quality listening.

F．Researchers have found that smiling and nodding at set intervals doesn’t quite work.

G．So try to stay present and if you lose focus, don’t be shy about asking the speaker to repeat what you missed.