1 . It seems every country has one major event on the annual calendar. Here we’ve boiled down the choices to the absolute top events to add to your bucket list.

Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland

This over 50-year-old good time held on the shores of Lake Geneva is the second-largest jazz festival in the world. It’s more than jazz, though. You’ll find broad-ranging acts from pop to rock and blues. And, best of all, a large portion of the performances are free, in keeping with the festival’s purpose to make music accessible to anyone.

Palio di Siena, Italy

Twice a year, the Tuscan town of Siena recalls its past in the Middle Ages with a bareback horse race. Each of the 17 horses in the race and each of their course riders, represent one of the city’s districts, adding to the roar (咆哮) of the crowd. And to make things even more entertaining, riders are allowed to do anything to their opponents other than pull their reins (缰绳), so expect as many falls as thrills.

Saint Patrick’s Festival, Ireland

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated anywhere in the world where there is an Irish group, but there’s no better place than Dublin, Ireland. This four-day festival in March is packed with a program of music, performing arts, literature, tours and food events. Centered around the national holiday, this festival of Irish pride, achievements and talents will be well supplied with Irish cheer.

Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival, China

Harbin is transformed into a winter wonderland with huge ice sculptures across the city, decorated with lights and lasers, drawing thousands of artists and art enthusiasts alike. And if that’s not enough to satisfy your fancy, there’s also the Ice Lantern Art Fair, sledding to watch and our favourite, “winter swimming watching”.

1. What features Montreux Jazz Festival?

A．Its programs are mostly charged.	B．It aims to make jazz free to anyone.
C．It includes various styles of music.	D．It is the oldest jazz festival globally.

2. Which festival will attract an adventurer most?

A．Montreux Jazz Festival.	B．Palio di Siena.
C．Saint Patrick’s Festival.	D．Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival.

3. What do the last two festivals have in common?

A．They last just as long.	B．They are held nationwide.
C．They take place in cold days.	D．They offer artistic experience.

2 . The youth are like the early spring, the morning sun and the budding(萌芽的) flowers. There’s no denying that youth is the most valuable time of life. During this period of time, habits and interests that will continue for the rest of your life are formed and developed.     1     — so the earlier you cultivate (培养) the youth spirit, the more likely you will achieve success in life.

Be self-reliant and self-motivated. Sure, you might have parents and friends to help you, but ultimately, you must rely on yourself.     2    , which enables you to get through the challenges of life. No one can force you to get good grades or get an excellent job.     3    . Only you can be the author of your own life.

    4    . Train yourself to be strong when times get tough. Anything worth doing isn’t easy. Tell yourself that you can make it whatever obstacles (障碍) stand in your way as long as you won’t give up. After all the trials and errors, you will thank perseverance for guiding you to success.

Work hard. As Albert Einstein once put it, “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration (汗珠).” Young and talented as you are, without diligence, you can hardly bring out your potentials. As a result, don’t waste time admiring others’ success or daydreaming.     5    .

In conclusion, the prime of youth, the most vibrant and energetic period in life, is also the most fleeting (转瞬即逝的). Let’s capture the spirit of youth and turn our dreams into reality.

A．Be persevering

B．Be brave

C．It is really significant to cherish it

D．Instead, go all out and see how far you can go

E．Those responsibilities are yours and yours alone

F．However, it’s a relatively brief period in one’s life

G．It builds your character and makes you independent

3 . 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 has been working quietly to address air pollution. In addition to observing, I also communicated with locals and foreigners     1     (learn) about China’s efforts.

According to Cui Xiaoyi, a resident of Beijing, due to serious air pollution the local administration (行政部门) sometimes warned     2     elderly not to go out in the past . But Beijing     3     (see) a great improvement in air quality over the last few years. They no longer need such emergency measures.

Muhammad Asghar, a representative of the Associated Press of Pakistan in China     4     has been living in Beijing for the past few years, said that the green transportation and energy industries that China has developed over the years have largely replaced fuel-powered (燃料驱动的) cars,     5     that the Chinese people are willing to use electric cars and public transportation.

Asghar added that China has not only done good work to address air pollution, but has also made contributions     6     promoting greener practices. The living environment has been     7     (significant) improved with the greening coverage of urban built-up areas nationwide     8     (increase) from 39.22 percent to 42.06 percent between 2012 and 2021.

The ideas     9     (share) by China in international conferences are impressive. Chinese netizens (网民) believe that rather than just talking about it, it would be     10     (effect) if we put our efforts into planting trees.

4 . When we’re studying a new language, many of us approach it with dread. If we make a mistake or say something wrong, we judge ourselves strictly. But as it turns out, however, we’d benefit by shifting (转移) our focus and worrying less about getting it right, according to Marianna Pascal, a communication skills trainer.

As a teacher who’s spent 20 years in Malaysia helping people speak better English, Pascal noticed that some students didn’t get a high language level but could still communicate very effectively. She remembers one specific student named Faisal. Despite not knowing much English, she says, “This guy could just sit and listen to anybody very calmly, clearly, and then he could respond and express his thoughts beautifully.”

She also observed some students knew quite a bit of English but struggled to make themselves understood. Pascal noticed that a lot of these students’ attitude towards English is like her daughter’s attitude towards playing the piano. Pascal says her daughter hated piano and hated practicing, because she was afraid of being wrong. To her, her success in piano was measured by how few mistakes she made.

Then she shared her experience in a cafe. The person sitting next to her was playing a game while his friends watched, and he just wasn’t a very good player. But at the same time, she saw something amazing. Even though this guy was terrible and his friends were watching him, there was no embarrassment or shyness. There was no feeling of being judged. Instead, he focused completely on the task at hand. Pascal says, “I suddenly realized that this is it. This is the same attitude that people hike Faisal have when they speak English.”

Pascal believes that speaking a language isn’t like those exams many of us had to take in grade school, where a tiny mistake would result in a big red X from the teacher, In the real world, what matters is whether we can make ourselves understood. She says, “If you want to speak English well, don’t focus on yourself but focus on the other person and the goal you want to achieve.”

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

A．Fear.

B．Doubt.

C．Curiosity.

D．Confidence.

2. Why does Pascal mention her daughter?

A．To provide some advice.	B．To offer some details.
C．To state a reason.	D．To present a fact.

3. What did Pascal see from the man playing a game?

A．Never minding others’ opinions.	B．Not judging a person too soon.
C．Improving through practicing.	D．Playing a game with patience.

4. What might Pascal agree with ?

A．It is important for teachers to encourage students in exams.

B．It is OK to make small mistakes in speaking a language.

C．Language has to be fluently spoken in daily life.

D．Language is an art difficult to fully master.

5 . I often hear kids say, “I’m not a math person” or “I’m just not good at math.” These statements reflect what’s called a “fixed mindset”, which is often associated with a sense of discouragement, powerlessness and inability to improve one’s situation. A fixed mindset is extremely common in math classrooms, but with the help of teachers, students can adopt a “growth mindset”.

This means believing in their potential to acquire the skills and knowledge. In strong, productive teacher-student relationships, teachers nurture (培养) growth mindsets. And there are some key steps in building these relationships, starting with giving instruction that meets the skill levels of individual students. Besides, it’s important to give students social and emotional support, so they could develop social awareness self-management, decision-making and relationship skills.

How could teachers do these among class prep and grading duties? I believe in applying educational technologies. With the right tools, teachers can skillfully manage to individualize instruction and meet social-emotional needs.

Razzaq, a math teacher at Doherty High School, has students from different socioeconomic backgrounds, and some were still learning English alongside math. The school once placed a student in her class, who hadn’t been in formal school since third grade. Students have different levels and social-emotional needs that demand attention from teachers. Sometimes they’re not aware or communicative of the areas in which they need help. Razzaq gives tests with the help of some educational platforms, which generate reports that summarize individual weak points. Then Razzaq could give instructions suiting their academic situations, making productive use of class time. She also uses technologies that provide insights into social-emotional experiences such as attentiveness and time management. The data enables her to initiate conversations that make a difference in students’ education.

More importantly, we need to examine our approach to education. Are we creating an environment where children can develop healthily? How are we satisfying the needs of our future generations? Only by knowing our vision can we decide the technology to complete the picture.

1. Which of the following problems do students often have about learning math according to the text?

A．Personal interest.	B．Low confidence.
C．Poor self-control.	D．Poor learning ability.

2. How does the author show the role of educational technologies?

A．By giving an example.	B．By conducting research.
C．By analyzing statistical data.	D．By making some comparisons.

3. What can we learn about the educational platforms mentioned in the text?

A．They encourage students to communicate.

B．They provide suggestions on math teaching.

C．They correct the mistakes students make in tests.

D．They give information about students’ learning situation .

4. What is the author probably?

A．A technician.	B．A psychologist.
C．An educationist.	D．A mathematician.

6 . The most-visited museums in the United States

The National Museum of Natural History

It is free of charge and is open 364 days a y year. Opening its doors in 1910, the museum has a collection of over 14646 million specimens (标本) of plants, animals, rocks, human remains, and human cultural artifacts, the largest natural history collection in the world. It is also home to about 180 professional natural history scientists who focus on the study of natural and cultural history in the world.

The National Callery of Art

Open to the public and free of charge, the museum was privately established in 1937. Its collection includes many donated works of art. The Gallery’s collection of paintings, drawings, sprints, photographs, medals, and decorative arts traces (追溯) the development of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present, including the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas and the largest mobile created by Alexander Calder.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

It is the largest art museum in America. It was s founded in 1870 with its mission to bring art and art education to Americans. The museum’s collection contains works of art dating back to the ancient Near East and ancient Egypt. It includes works of art from many European Old Masters as well as many collections of American art. The museum is home to collection of musical instruments, costumes, and decorative arts.

The Museum of Modern Art

It is an art museum located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The institution was conceived (构想) in 1929. It moved to several locations in its early years, and John D. Rockefeller Jr. finally donated the land for its permanent (永久的) site. The collection includes architecture, drawings, paintings, photographs, prints, artists’ books, films, and electronic media.

1. Which museum would you go to if you are curious about Western art history?

A．The National Gallery of Art.	B．The Museum of Modern Art.
C．The Metropolitan Museum of Art.	D．The National Museum of Natural History.

2. Why did people build the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1870?

A．To store works of art of different countries.	B．To satisfy people’s thirst for museums.
C．To make Americans learn about art.	D．To document American history.

3. What do we know about the Museum of Modern Art?

A．It once changed locations for several times.	B．It was recommended by John D. Rockefeller
C．It has historical and natural collections.	D．It was founded in Midtown Manhattan in 1929.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Grace need Jack to do?

A．Fix the copy machine.

B．Attend a staff meeting.

C．Print some documents.

2. What do we know about the copy machine?

A．It is under repair.

B．It is in poor condition.

C．It has broken down three times.

3. Where is Jack heading next?

A．A branch office.

B．A copy shop.

C．A repair shop.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When did Britt start to build a website originally?

A．After university.

B．At university.

C．At high school.

2. Why did Britt change the name of her website?

A．The original name wasn’t suitable.

B．She wanted to include other games.

C．The website wasn’t successful at first.

3. What can we learn about the content of the website?

A．It's wide-ranging.

B．It's old-fashioned.

C．It's boys-targeted.

4. What is the main focus of the website?

A．Make-up and fashion.

B．Computer games.

C．Team sports.

9 . 假定你是李华，最近学校很多同学都以学习为由不参加班级大扫除等劳动，你认为这种行为存在问题，决定在下周的集会活动上发表演讲，请为此写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1.说明问题及其影响；
2.提出建议。
注意：
词数100左右；
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Good morning, everyone! Today, I want to talk about something that’s often overlooked by students: labor education.

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10 . Why hasn't the woman seen the man for a long time?

A．He went traveling.

B．He moved to Glasgow.

C．He was ill.