1 . 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。

An optional college course named Appreciation of the Jiangxi Opera has been taught in a packed house recently at Nanchang University. Waving water sleeves while     1     (wear) traditional makeup and costumes, Chen Li, the instructor of this course, displayed the charm of Jiangxi Opera,     2     several-hundred-year-old local opera, in front of the students this morning.

Many of students     3     (record) the performances and posted the video clips of the class     4     social media platforms, receiving millions of views and likes from netizens. Instead of adopting the traditional form of stage play, Chen devoted more attention to her students’ interactive experience. “I invite my students to come to the stage where they can experience the whole process of the performance by     5     (them),” Chen added.

The course has been open for many years, mainly introducing the history, tunes and performance characteristics of Jiangxi Opera. Originally this course was rarely attended but now is full of people. “    6     I used to focus on was the form of speech and lectures while the teaching effect was unsatisfying,” said Chen.     7     (arouse) the enthusiasm of students, Chen decided to put on a costume and turn the class into a stage to perform.

    8     (face) with the unexpected fame, Chen was satisfied but also realized that a     9     (great) responsibility rested on her shoulders than before. “I hope that even though the     10     (popular) of Jiangxi Opera decreases, this art can still be passed down through generations,” Chen said.

2 . It is hard to imagine humans spending their lives in virtual reality (VR) when the experience amounts to waving your arms about in the middle of the waiting room with a device fastened to your face. But this is where humanity is heading.

Chalmers, an Australian professor of philosophy and neural science at New York University, makes the case to embrace VR in his new book, Reality +. Well-known for explaining “the hard problem” of consciousness, Chalmers sees technology reaching the point where virtual and physical are the same in the sense and people live good lives in VR. In the decades ahead, Chalmers suspects we will replace the clumsy (笨拙的) headsets with brain-computer interfaces that allow us to experience virtual worlds with our full set of senses.

“A common way of thinking about VR is that it is somehow fake ability. I think that’s wrong,” Chalmers explained. “The virtual worlds we’re interacting with can be as real as our ordinary physical world.”

“But there are plenty of risks to be cautious of,” he notes. As fulfilling as virtual worlds may become, people will need real food, drink and exercise, and perhaps even the glimpse of daylight, to keep their bodies from fading away. These are not the only health problems. Some people have raised serious concerns about the risk of psychological damage: If we are better looking and have better clothes and a nicer home in the meta verse (元宇宙), how will we feel when we leave?

“The lure (诱惑) of VR might also cause neglect on a global scale,” Chalmers reveals. Would climate change and other crises facing the physical world lose their urgency? That would be a disaster. He says,“Physical reality is really important. We must maintain a connection to it and care for it responsibly.”

1. Why does the author mention “a device fastened to your face” in paragraph 1?

A．To offer a suggestion on improving virtual reality.

B．To introduce the latest advance in virtual technology.

C．To emphasize a physical barrier to enjoying virtual reality.

D．To demonstrate the necessity of wearing a virtual device.

2. Compared with general belief, what’s Chalmers’s view on virtual reality?

A．He considers that virtual reality has various definitions.

B．He argues that virtual reality is genuine reality.

C．He believes that virtual reality is fake reality.

D．He suggests that virtual reality is temporary.

3. What impact might VR have on fighting global warming?

A．It might speed up global warming.

B．It might offer an alternative solution.

C．It might encourage people to solve it.

D．It might make people neglect the issue.

4. What is the main topic of the passage?

A．The future of VR.	B．The worries about VR.
C．The professor’s insights into VR.	D．The public’s views on VR.

3 . In a world filled with things that take our attention away, and ego-driven (自尊心驱使的) ambition, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s truly important. Among the chaos of modern life, humility(谦逊) emerges as a powerful force that, if embraced, can help us navigate challenges, understand ourselves and those around us, and change our true values and purpose.

Drawing from personal experiences and reflections, Peter Ash talks about the transformative power of embracing humility as a tool to navigate the challenge, build true confidence, and lead life as our authentic selves.

In Humble: Reflections On The Power Of Humility And Its Place In An Ego-Obsessed World, the author Peter Ash puts forward a different perspective on a happy life, by addressing what he considers to be the definition of what humility is, and what it is not. Using his experiences to set a backdrop, Ash’s guidance is designed to intentionally flow between autobiography and reader guidance.

The book has ten chapters, covering topics such as making the case for humility, personal ego, and the importance of humility in the digital age and in the workplace. The guidance provided is less around direct bullet points and key takeaways, but more asking the reader to draw general reflections and conclusions. This is done by comparıng and contrasting themselves to the author’s experiences as they progress through the book.

The book comes in at just over one hundred pages in length. Ash has a clear and well put together writing style to take readers on that journey to highlight his argument for living a more modest existence.

The book is suitable for anyone who wishes to reflect and gain inspiration on how to live a more meaningful life. When terms such as “be kind” and “be humble” are bounced around the Internet with no clear definition, this book could be seen as an interesting story to the chaos of modern life.

1. What do we know about humility?

A．It leads us to a deeper understanding of self and others.

B．It is the key to achieving our ego-driven ambition.

C．It is the most powerful tool for us to overcome difficulties.

D．It definitely contributes to success in all aspects of life.

2. What can we learn about the book?

A．It provides numerous direct suggestions.

B．Its writing style is formal and academic.

C．It is based on the author’s childhood experiences.

D．Its contents are enlightening and inspiring.

3. Which of the following can best describe the author’s attitude toward the book?

A．Skeptical.

B．Approving.

C．Dismissive.

D．Ambiguous.

4. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A news report.	B．A book review.
C．A novel.	D．An autobiography.

4 . Set 40 kilometers northeast of the city of Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar, the Zahamena National Park has overall land coverage of 643 square kilometers, but only about 420 square kilometers is open to the public. It receives an average rainfall level of around 6 feet every year and experiences frequent rain showers even during the dry season between April and October. And elevations (海拔) inside the park range from 250 to 1,560 meters, which has resulted in a diversity (多样性) of climates.

One really interesting thing about the Zahamena National Park is its unique highland landform (高地地貌). The development of several ecosystems that all together exist within its area greatly depends on it. And this is also the reason why the types of wildlife living in one area of its wide range are different in another, which makes it quite exciting to explore.

This protected region’s main area is divided into two parts: the eastern and western areas, with a separate piece of ground in the middle where many small villages are located. Zahamena means “red trees”, which suggests a tree species scientifically called Diatum unifoliatum. It lives only in Zahamena and is characterized by its typically deep reddish-orange color.

Established as a strict natural highland habitat for nature conservation (保护) in 1927, the Zahamena National Park was officially awarded the honorary title of national park in 1997 and was finally opened to the public. Due to its amazing landform and unique local biodiversity, this national park was later listed as a key part of the Rainforests of the Atsinanana in 2007.

Unluckily, there are no hotels or restaurants around the national park. So Zahamena is not an easy rainforest—this national park needs people with a high level of fitness and people with low requirements concerning accommodations. Everyone who is not discouraged by this will be able to expect an amazing rainforest experience in a location which has a small number of tourists.

1. What do we know about the Zahamena National Park?

A．It is hard to reach due to conservation rules.

B．It has changeable weather all year round.

C．It has a great difference in elevations.

D．It is famous for its traditional villages.

2. What has caused several ecosystems in the park?

A．The complete food chain of wildlife there.

B．The wet weather condition there.

C．The conservation efforts there.

D．The special landform there.

3. What is the Zahamena National Park most probably named after?

A．A cultural belief.	B．A local tree species.
C．The unique geography.	D．The local village group.

4. What does the underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．The tough condition of Zahamena.	B．People’s high level of fitness.
C．Its geographical location.	D．The diversity of climates.

5 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What can help convince the audience according to the man?

A．Explaining dangers.

B．Showing data.

C．Presenting the outline.

2. What will attract the audience in the presentation?

A．Lists.

B．Examples.

C．Pictures.

3. What will the woman do to relieve anxiety?

A．Practice beforehand.

B．Give the presentation to the man.

C．Prepare some questions from the audience

4. What does the man advise the woman to do at last?

A．Make a to-do list.

B．Write an outline.

C．Think positive.

6 . 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。

China’s tourism market is set to flourish during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday,     1     bookings multiplied over the same period last year. A report     2     (release) earlier this week by Chinese online travel giant Ctrip shows that bookings for domestic, outbound (出境的), and inbound travels all have been experiencing significant year-on-year     3     (grow).

Travel bookings to Harbin in northeast China’s Heilongjiang province     4     (increase) more than 14-fold to date compared with the same period last year,     5     (primary) by tourists from the south of the country. Sanya in south China’s Hainan province and Kunming in Southwest China’s Yunnan province are the destinations of choice for many     6     (north) tourists.

As a time known for family reunions, the Spring Festival holiday will see more families     7     (hit) the road. Bookings on Ctrip show that 47 percent of all tourists are choosing to travel with their families. Among them, most have chosen to rent cars, book tailor-made trips,     8     take bus tours with local guides.

Tourists from Japan, the United States, South Korea and many other countries have chosen to visit Shanghai, Beijing and some renowned tourism attractions in China. Harbin, one of the     9     (hot) destinations in the country this winter,     10     has also attracted the attention of foreign media, is also a top choice for overseas travelers.

7 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman thank the man for?

A．Training the new staff.

B．Working an extra shift.

C．Providing a ride to work.

2. What happened to the man this afternoon?

A．He felt sick.

B．He wet his training shoes.

C．He got caught in the rain.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When is the report being broadcast?

A．In the morning.

B．At noon.

C．In the afternoon.

2. What caused the traffic jam?

A．The road construction.

B．A car accident.

C．The bad weather.

3. What should train passengers do on Friday?

A．Change trains at East River Station.

B．Get a free pass for the blue line train.

C．Avoid taking trains to DuPont Circle.

4. What will the listeners most likely hear next?

A．Weather updates.

B．News on a bridge.

C．An interview with the police.

9 . The summer after my freshman year college, I had to get my first job. This was probably one of the _________ tasks I have ever had to do. I had never held a job when I was in high school because my parents wanted me to put all my _________ into my studies.

At first, it was very hard. I filled out dozens of _________ but got no calls back in the first two weeks. It made sense because I had _________ no job experience. All I could _________ was that being a high school graduate and a year of college.

However, halfway through the third week, I finally got a call back from one of the places I _________. We had set up a meeting time, and after my _________, I was more than ready to start working the following Monday. I was _________ at the chance of working for my wages.

When I started, it was very clear that I was not _________. I made mistakes with orders and often __________ sales promotions (推销). My parents made a bet I would not __________ the first two weeks, and I would be back looking for more __________. However, I stuck with it.

After working a while, I got better at orders, and always __________ the cheaper options for customers. A couple of weeks later, I had been told by the manager that I had __________ the award of the best employee of the month. It taught me a lot about responsibility and gave me the __________ of working.

1.

A．funniest

B．worst

C．hardest

D．lightest

2.

A．energy

B．motivation

C．wisdom

D．ambition

3.

A．questionnaires

B．surveys

C．certifications

D．applications

4.

A．exactly

B．absolutely

C．partly

D．doubtfully

5.

A．explain

B．claim

C．interpret

D．offer

6.

A．signed up

B．applied to

C．checked in

D．headed for

7.

A．interview

B．graduation

C．arrangement

D．performance

8.

A．surprised

B．disappointed

C．excited

D．worried

9.

A．skilled

B．frightened

C．patient

D．satisfied

10.

A．avoided

B．abandoned

C．postponed

D．forgot

11.

A．spend

B．last

C．continue

D．wait

12.

A．ideas

B．expectations

C．jobs

D．instructions

13.

A．sold

B．produced

C．kept

D．recommended

14.

A．confirmed

B．received

C．guaranteed

D．become

15.

A．confidence

B．importance

C．expectation

D．hope

10 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The instant my family boarded the plane, I felt like every head turned to us, looking at us with a fake politeness. I knew what they were thinking: “Oh! No. Please, don’t sit in the aisle next to me.” In my head I could even hear the flight attendant saying, “You can feel free to store your... child in the overhead compartment (隔层).”

We found our seats. My son sat by the window, my wife in the center, and I took the seat on the aisle. I saw a “cool guy” get onto the plane, a man about my age. He was wearing a concert T-shirt, ripped jeans, and I could hear that he’s listening to rock music on his iPhone. This guy represented who I was as a traveler before I had a child. He took the aisle seat directly across from me. We took off.

Planes are not designed with children in mind. There is no ball hole, no playground. To keep my child occupied, my wife and I took turns walking him from the pilot’s cabin to the tail. Suddenly, we hit turbulence (强气流) and needed to take our seats. The plane was shaking. My son’s ears began hurting from the drop in cabin pressure, and he had a meltdown. This is a child who has difficulty with crowded social situations and excessive stimulation. My wife and I could do nothing but held him to live through this moment.

I looked over at Cool Guy, and he was staring at me, trying to pour Coke. I wanted to say, “Look, Cool Guy, I am sorry if we are ruining your time on United Airlines, but we have a crisis here, and if anyone on this plane needs to drink, it’s me!”

Finally, my son fell asleep from exhaustion. And that wave of exhaustion flowed over my family. I just sat there, listening to the slight sound of the engine and hoping we would start our landing in Chicago soon.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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Then, I felt that somebody patted my shoulder.

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My son’s eyes lit up, and he eagerly grabbed the toy, delighted.

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