2 . 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 Chinese Qipao, a traditional dress for Chinese women, has long been popular for its unique status as a symbol of elegance. Its origin     1     (date) back to the 17th century during the Qing Dynasty.

The Qipao was     2     (initial), a loose- fitting and modest dress that covered most of the body. In the 1920s,     3     (influence) by Western styles, it underwent a major     4     (transform) and became popular among the young and fashionable women in Shanghai. The Qipao became more fitted and body - hugging, with a lower collar and     5     (narrow) sleeves (袖子) , and came in a variety of colors and fabrics, reflecting the individuality and creativity of the wearers.

In the 1930s and 1940s, the Qipao became more standardized and simplified. Usually, it     6     (fashion) out of plain or printed silk or cotton .

The modern style emerged in the 1980s and onward,     7     the Qipao was reinvented by designers and artists who adopted new materials, patterns and cuts. It often featured     8     films, fashion shows, TV shows, and other media.

Today,     9     (own) a Chinese Qipao seems like     10     must for every woman who loves fashion and culture. A Qipao is not just a dress; it is a piece of art that tells a story of China’s history and identity.

3 . Technology and the Psychology of Second Language Learners and Users is a collection of studies that focuses on second language (L2) teaching and learning. This book, made up of 23parts, presents research on how technology affects the learning psychology (心理) of L2learners.

One of the main contributions of the book is that it is more than just a descriptive account of current research regarding technology and the psychological side of L2 learners. A key view is that technology does not necessarily lead to positive psychological effects. In fact, some learners may feel anxious or uncomfortable using technology for language learning, which can hinder their performance. What’s more, learner psychology still requires closer examination, as learners’ attitudes towards technology-assisted learning do not always match their actual practices.

Another important contribution of this book is that it presents the connection and interplay between language learners’ online identity and offline identity. As studies in the book have shown, positive online identities may support language learning and can potentially apply to offline situations. Also, individuals have different identities in the off line environment, which may influence how they experience online.

A third contribution of the book is that it provides various cases in detail to tell readers how to conduct research. Technology has created different online learning contexts for researchers to investigate, such as blogs and online social networks, to name a few. Thus, researchers are offered a lot of choices and have various studies to refer to when they do future research.

As illustrated above, this book provides both theoretical and practical value. It familiarizes researchers with the interplay of technology, psychology, and L2 learning, while also reminding teachers of the importance of integrating(结合) technology thoughtfully, considering individual learner differences. Adding instructions and steps on how to apply research findings to real teaching and learning contexts at the end of each part could further strengthen the book’s usefulness for language instructors.

1. What does the underlined word “hinder” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Predict.

B．Prevent.

C．Analyze.

D．Improve.

2. What can we learn about the book?

A．It indicates the benefits of positive online identities.

B．It illustrates the technology for positive psychology.

C．It develops offline learning contexts for researchers.

D．It provides detailed instructions for language teachers.

3. What's the author's attitude towards the book?

A．Neutral.

B．Negative.

C．Unclear.

D．Positive.

4. What is the text?

A．A book review.	B．A news report.
C．A research paper.	D．A learning guide.

4 . If talking near a busy road is tough, think how hard it is to raise a baby bird in that place. Anew experiment on growing birds shows traffic noise has a negative influence on their growth and leads to lifelong harm.

Researchers already knew too much noise can disturb breeding birds, making it more difficult for parents to communicate with and care for their nestlings. But it wasn't clear whether the noise itself could directly harm young birds.

Mariette, a behavioral ecologist at Deakin University, and her team set out to answer that question with zebra finches held in an aviary (鸟舍) on campus in Melbourne, Australia. For 5 nights they played eggs either road noise or zebra finch songs for several hours. The sounds were kept at a moderate volume of 65 decibel. Other eggs were left in silence. After the eggs hatched, the baby birds received one of two treatments — road noise or zebra finch songs — for another 9 nights. The nestlings heard the sounds in a separate room and then were returned to their nests.

Eggs that heard traffic noise hatched 19% less often than those that heard bird songs. As the baby birds developed, they also showed worrying development signs. Those exposed to noise grew slower, and had health problems. Their blood had fewer red blood cells, and their cells were under stress. When they became adults, they had half as many babies as the birds that heard songs when they were young. “I’ve never had such clear results in any experiments before,” Mariette says.

How exactly traffic noise harms the young birds remains a mystery. Auditory (听觉的) parts of the brain connect to areas important for development and the regulation of emotion and learning, so it’s likely that noise could disrupt healthy growth. Mariette says she would like to conduct other experiments to learn what aspects of noise are harmful. For example, it could be that hearing constant sound without any rhythm — unlike song — is somehow stressful.

1. What does the underlined word “nestlings” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Baby birds.

B．Sick birds.

C．Mother birds.

D．Birds’ eggs.

2. Why did Mariette and her team conduct the experiment?

A．To test the volume of noises on campus.

B．To answer a question about zebra finches.

C．To compare road noise with zebra finch songs.

D．To examine the influence of noise on little birds.

3. How did the noise affect the birds’ growth according to the experiment?

A．It made them less stressful.

B．It prevented the birds having babies.

C．It led to the slow growth of the birds.

D．It reduced parent birds 'red blood cells.

4. What is Mariette most likely to study next?

A．Functions of the auditory parts of birds’ brains.

B．The harmful parts of noise to young birds' growth.

C．The impact of rhythmic sounds on birds' development.

D．The impact of traffic noise on birds' emotion and learning.

5 . As a mother, I can’t imagine how heartbroken a mother would be if she is told that she can’t afford the treatment for her baby who suffers from cancer. And Cupcakes of Hope is a non-profit organization which raises funds to help families of children who are battling cancer.

Despite my poor health, I volunteered for this worthy cause. I’m not a good baker, but I am good at selling stuff, so I signed up to help turn all the beautiful, delicious cupcakes donated by others into money for these families in need. Our stand was set up in the Canal Walk Shopping Centre at 8 a. m. so that volunteers were ready to sell from 9 a. m. My shift started at 2 p. m. Before I got there, I expected to find a pretty empty table. I could not have been more mistaken!

Four big tables were full of beautiful cupcakes of every colour and flavour and there were3 shopping carts full of boxes of cupcakes which had not even been unpacked yet! The generosity and creativity of every single baker really were beyond my expectation.

The best moment of the day came when a sweet, blue-eyed toddler arrived at the stand. He was about 18 months old, happily sucking on a pacifier (安抚奶嘴) in his mom’s arms. I told his parents that all cupcakes were free gifts and all money raised would help families. His dad donated, and I picked out a Cookie Monster cupcake for the boy. As soon as I showed it to him he smiled from ear to ear, dropped his pacifier, and grabbed the cupcake. It made me feel happy and warm to see his bright eyes and joyful smile!

We kept turning cupcakes into cash until the last possible minute and still had enough cupcakes left over to donate to the needy! The time just flew by. I’m really grateful to have had the opportunity to do my small part for this very worthy cause.

1. What made the author decide to volunteer for Cupcakes of Hope?

A．She was good at baking.

B．She was seeking a job opportunity.

C．She wanted to do something meaningful.

D．She wanted to help her baby fight against cancer.

2. What surprised the author when she arrived at the stand?

A．The tables were not clean.	B．There were few customers.
C．There were still a lot of cupcakes.	D．Volunteers hadn’t packed the cupcakes.

3. What was the author’s favorite part of the event?

A．A big donation.	B．A baby’s happy reaction.
C．Selling lots of cupcakes.	D．The generosity of bakers.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．A Meaningful Charity Project	B．A Beautiful Story about Cupcakes
C．A Determined and Generous Mother	D．A Rewarding Volunteering Experience

6 . I clearly remember that night many years ago. I was driving when a serious head-on crash occurred and I was _______ to the hospital.

What followed were months of _______ and despair (绝望) as I lay in bed. I can still picture the moment when the _______ entered the room. “I’m afraid you’ll probably have a difficult time _______ again, let alone be able to play sports,” he said. This news was a _______to me as basketball was my favourite _______. I cried uncontrollably imagining the very worst for my future. My parents, however, remained firm. “Thank you, doctor,” they responded_______,“but our daughter will be soon on her feet again.” With their _______ and my own determination, I began the long and challenging road to recovery.

As I _______ got better, I also experienced a deep inner change. The experience provided me with the opportunity for ________ , leading me to reevaluate my life choices and mindset. Over time, not only did I play ________ again, but I also changed the way I ________life. I replaced despair with hope and reactivity with reflection. I came to realize that every challenge ________ an opportunity for personal growth, if we remain ________ to its lessons.

Now, thirty-five years later, I have authored a book to share the lessons I’ve learned and to help others live with purpose and ________.

1.

A．rushed

B．invited

C．returned

D．committed

2.

A．anger

B．regret

C．pain

D．shame

3.

A．driver

B．policeman

C．doctor

D．caregiver

4.

A．dancing

B．walking

C．competing

D．graduating

5.

A．bet

B．blow

C．relief

D．signal

6.

A．topic

B．program

C．occasion

D．passion

7.

A．sadly

B．coldly

C．calmly

D．proudly

8.

A．support

B．permission

C．treatment

D．prediction

9.

A．hardly

B．generally

C．hopefully

D．gradually

10.

A．self-awareness

B．self-confidence

C．self-defense

D．self-reflection

11.

A．basketball

B．baseball

C．games

D．music

12.

A．approached

B．enjoyed

C．started

D．calculated

13.

A．rejects

B．presents

C．requires

D．destroys

14.

A．blind

B．close

C．brave

D．open

15.

A．pride

B．knowledge

C．hope

D．dream

7 . When life and work start to feel like each day is repeating itself, you may start thinking about traveling. Maybe you have a place you like to go to once a year.     1     It doesn’t have to be a big trip or to someplace far away. Getting out and traveling can improve your mental health.

Helping you feel calm. Taking time from work to see new places releases the stress you’ve been holding onto. Relieving the tension and stress of your work life lets your mind relax and heal.     2     It also hurts your physical health.

Boosting your confidence. Travelling to new lands has its benefits but it also comes with its challenges. You cannot rely on friends and relatives, or even on your language skills.     3     Getting over various challenges can boost your confidence. You even feel better prepared for the challenges waiting for you back home.

Improving your mental power. If you have long-term stress, your memory and goal-setting abilities are negatively affected.     4     Therefore, taking time to go somewhere and get away from work can help you feel more productive and focused when you get back.

    5     Getting out and exploring the world can improve your ability to discover and create new things. People who travel more can come up with diverse ideas. Exposure to new cultures, making international friends, studying new languages, and taking in different types of food and music have been linked to better problem-solving skills. Travel helps you see the world in a new way.

A．Increasing your creativity.

B．Inspiring your passion for life.

C．Maybe you enjoy exploring new places.

D．This is because your brain doesn’t get enough rest.

E．Being under pressure at work stresses your mind and body.

F．Travelling helps reduce your work stress and improves productivity.

G．Travelling forces you to be clever and teaches you how to overcome obstacles.

8 . Beijing is a city of opposites, with one foot in the past and another in the present. Nowhere is this contrast more visible than in its architecture, where traditional and modern styles coexist. Here are three spots to enjoy the ancient architecture as well as spring flowers in Beijing.

Longevity Hill

Sitting at the back of Longevity Hill, the Flower Pavilion and Glass Tower are hidden spots in the Summer Palace where you can breathe in the colorful spring in quietude. The Flower Pavilion was constructed in 1754, and the Glass Tower in the pavilion was a gift from Emperor Qianlong to celebrate his mother’s 60th birthday.

The pavilion was destroyed by British and French soldiers in 1860 while the colorful tower survived. The original Flower Pavilion is in ruins but the flowers in the garden still blossom (开花) every spring.

The Imperial Garden

The Imperial Garden in the Forbidden City was only enjoyed by members of the royal (皇家的) family, but now its beauty can be appreciated by the public. The pink apricot flowers in front of the palaces have viewed the change of history.

Drum Tower and Bell Tower

Beijing’s Bell and Drum Towers lie on the northern end of the central line of the inner city. Looking at each other for hundreds of years, the two towers are surrounded by hutongs and trees.

The best place to enjoy the spring views of the old city is to find a coffee shop or a restaurant in the hutong, where you can see the spring flowers blossoming against the towers.

1. What gift did Emperor Qianlong present to his mother for her 60th birthday?

A．The Glass Tower.	B．The Western Hills.
C．The Imperial Garden.	D．Drum Tower and Bell Tower.

2. What do we know about the Imperial Garden?

A．It includes two towers.	B．It was destroyed in 1860.
C．It was meant for the royalty.	D．It features spring flowers.

3. Which is the best spot to admire the sights of Beijing in spring?

A．A shopping center.	B．A hutong cafe.
C．The roof of the towers.	D．The north of the city.

9 . 根据所给10个英语单句的意思，从所给的15个词汇中挑选出 10个合适的词或短语分别给每个句子填空。

majority               career                 contain               prospect             tripped over genius                 beliefs                 suit                    sufficient          headed to fantasy                 origins                 committed             indicate               carried on

1. Festivals have a wide range of ________, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events.
2. One woman _________ the stone and her water pot went crashing to the ground.
3. There is Chinese food to _________ everyone’s taste, with traditional dishes from all over China.
4. Will scientists figure out a way to store ________ food and water for the long journey?
5. Tu Youyou, born in Ningbo, China, on 30 December 1930, is a _________ and patient scientist.
6. When new technology changes the way we live, it can be a scary _________.
7. Einstein was not only a _________; he was a courageous and kind figure loved by many people.
8. Lin Qiaozhi chose to study medicine, instead of following the traditional path of marriage like the _________ of girls.
9. In the afternoon, I _________ a local museum that showed the historical changes in California.
10. The implied meaning of sentences can often _________ people’s feelings, attitudes, or motives.

10 . Challenging and fun hobbies have the power to make us happier and healthier. And they also enable us to have a closer connect ion with others.     1    . Here experts will tell you how to discover the hobbies you don’t know you’ll love.

Ask yourself how you want to feel

Hobbies present an escape—they can help you get out of your head and calm down. It is necessary to ask yourself how you want an activity to make you feel. Mentally engaged? Relaxed? Socially connected? Recognize that you have different needs at different moments, and that’s OK.     2    .

Keep an open mind

Keeping an open mind and not ignoring potential hobbies is the key. Human beings are born to be curious and open, which is usually forgotten in this burned-out world.     3     It could introduce you to something you never guessed you’d love.

    4    

Don’t spend a ton of time and money on a new hobby immediately. Ease in to figure out if it’s right for you, and you can always do more later. Try out a free online course or join a beginner’s group, for example, to get a feel of the hobby before committing heavily.

Take a trip back in time

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?     5     If you wanted to be a football player, join a football team or coach some neighborhood kids. Childhood joys can easily develop into adult hobbies.

A．Start small

B．Make a short list

C．Everyone has some hobbies

D．But it isn’t easy to find your hobby

E．There is no such thing as one perfect hobby

F．The answer could point you toward an attractive hobby

G．So if someone invites you to join in an event, catch the opportunity