1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker doing?

A．He is advertising a house.

B．He is showing people around a house.

C．He is constructing a house.

2. What do we know about the house?

A．It was completed before 1904.

B．It was designed in an old style.

C．It was named after the architect.

3. What material was used in constructing the house?

A．Wood.

B．Brick.

C．Concrete.

4. Why can the badly damaged furniture be replaced？

A．Their plans have been preserved.

B．Some of them are copies.

C．They are uniquely designed.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was the normal price of the back pillow?

A．£36.

B．£40.

C．£46.

2. How does Claire exercise her back?

A．By lifting weights.

B．By going swimming.

C．By doing yoga.

3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Sichuanese is China’s most thrilling regional cuisine. Although it’s most famous for     1     (it) electrifying use of chilies (辣椒) and lip-tingling Sichuan Peppercorns (花椒), the heart of the local style of cooking     2     (lie) in the artful mixing of flavors.

Sichuanese     3     (cook) specialize in combining hot, numbing, sweet, sour, savory and nutty seasonings     4     (create) an astonishing variety of flavors. Some of these are     5     (incredible) hot, some dishes are mildly spicy and some are not hot at all.

While Sichuan pepper is     6     ancient Chinese spice, the chili is a relatively recent import from the Americas. It wasn’t widely cultivated in Sichuan     7     the 19th century but went on to become one of its most indispensable local seasonings.

In Sichuanese dialect, chilies     8     (know) as “sea pepper” (hai jiao) too, a reference to their foreign origins. Locals explain their preference for chilies comes from traditional Chinese medicine,     9     people are advised to eat plenty of “heating foods” to counter the damp of the local climate. People     10     (visit) Sichuan are often asked, “ni pa bu pa la” — “Are you afraid of Chili heat?”

4 . Eduardo and Mast both badly wanted a puppy. When they got _______, the top of their list in their new life together was to adopt a dog. They stopped by Animal Shelter two days before their wedding and _________ connected with a 4-month-old German shepherd, Daisy. They thought she was _________ for their family. However, they encountered a(n) _______ situation when they learned Daisy would be ready for _______ on a first-come, first-served basis on the same day as their wedding ceremony.

_______ to make Daisy a part of their special day, they decided to _______ the wedding vows (誓言) to 9 a. m.. “Everyone was really _______ and told us, ‘It’s your special day and we’ll be there _______ you’d like,’” Mast said.

On the wedding morning, Mast, in a white dress, and Eduardo, in a black suit ________ vows at a civil celebrant’s (民事神父) home. The excitement of marriage was matched with the ________ to welcome Daisy into their life. Upon finishing saying their “I dos,” they ________ to Animal Shelter.

“We got there about 9:45 and were first in line. When a shelter worker fetched Daisy and carried her in, we were both in ________ at how cute she was,” Eduardo said. “When I grabbed her, she started loving all over us.”

Cavedon, the manager of Animal Shelter, said “I am ________ that the newlyweds step up to adopt the puppy and I witness the tender moment when Daisy ________ them with kisses.

Afterwards they first shared Daisy’s __________ and theirs with people present. The couple’s romance began with friendship in the Marine Corps and ________ evolved into something more serious. After a proposal (求婚) at Great Falls, they ________ for a small civil ceremony and a larger one in the future.

“Now Daisy is learning to be house-broken and has smoothly ________ our apartment,” they said. “She loves to curl up with us in bed at night,” Eduardo added. “She’s ________, adorable and super playful.”

1.

A．caught

B．struck

C．addicted

D．engaged

2.

A．instantly

B．frequently

C．regularly

D．occasionally

3.

A．patient

B．thankful

C．ideal

D．anxious

4.

A．tricky

B．dangerous

C．urgent

D．tense

5.

A．admission

B．adoption

C．invitation

D．performance

6.

A．Certain

B．Likely

C．Unwilling

D．Hesitant

7.

A．reschedule

B．postpone

C．extend

D．last

8.

A．cautious

B．supportive

C．doubtful

D．confident

9.

A．whoever

B．whatever

C．wherever

D．whenever

10.

A．explained

B．accepted

C．designed

D．exchanged

11.

A．imagination

B．eagerness

C．concern

D．embarrassment

12.

A．jogged

B．wandered

C．rushed

D．marched

13.

A．relief

B．confusion

C．amazement

D．regret

14.

A．proud

B．ashamed

C．guilty

D．glad

15.

A．impressed

B．showered

C．supplied

D．helped

16.

A．story

B．feeling

C．message

D．thought

17.

A．yet

B．soon

C．once

D．instead

18.

A．prepared

B．voted

C．planned

D．advocated

19.

A．escaped from

B．settled into

C．cleaned up

D．cared about

20.

A．smart

B．brave

C．naughty

D．fierce

5 . Are there any lakes in your hometown? What color are they? Around one-third of the world's lakes are blue, according to a study in September 2022. But global warming may lead them to turn green or even brown.

Xiao Yang from Southern Methodist University in the US and his team analyzed the color of over 85,000 lakes based on satellite photos taken from 2013 to 2020. They found that lakes in places with cooler average summer air temperatures — below 19°C — were more likely to be blue than lakes in places with warmer summers.

The color of a lake is in part decided by what's in the water. Water molecules (分子) absorb the long wavelengths of sunlight, such as red, orange, and yellow, leaving behind the shorter ones presenting green and mostly blue. Simply put, the cleaner the water, the bluer it looks. In warmer lakes, algae (藻) and phytoplankton (浮游植物) develop easily. These microbes (微生物) contain colors from green to brown and red, giving the lake a different color. If the temperature continues to rise with climate change unchecked, one in 10 blue lakes might change color, according to the study.

Lakes serve as a vital part of nature, with their color being one of the oldest ways to determine the health of an ecosystem. Humans get their drinking water from lakes, streams and ground water. As lakes become greener, people may lose lots of clean water. Because of this, treating the water of such lakes becomes more expensive. For lake animals, the thriving (茁壮成长) of algae and phytoplankton in greener lakes can provide more food resources. However, an increase in these microbes may cause lake animals to die for lack of oxygen.

1. What decide the color of lakes in part according to the text?

A．Microbes.	B．Lake animals.
C．Shortages of oxygen.	D．Wavelengths of sunlight.

2. What can we learn from the study?

A．More microbes symbolize cleaner water.

B．Lakes in warmer places tend to be green.

C．Researchers took photos of over 85,000 lakes.

D．The higher the temperature, the greener the lakes must be.

3. What does the underlined word “unchecked” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Prevented.

B．Uncontrolled.

C．Quickened.

D．Unnoticed.

4. What's the main idea of the last paragraph?

A．The significance of lakes.	B．The way to protect the lakes.
C．The potential impact of greener lakes.	D．The influence of global warming on people.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When is the talk probably being given?

A．At the beginning of the term.

B．In the middle of the term.

C．At the end of the term.

2. What will the officials check first?

A．The safety doors.

B．The fire alarms.

C．The electrical system.

3. Why is the football field closed?

A．It will be slightly enlarged.

B．It has been replaced by the schoolyard.

C．It has some safety problems with the surface.

4. What will take place on Friday afternoon?

A．A welcome party.

B．A staff meeting.

C．A safety check.

7 . Why does Jennifer call Henry?

A．To ask a favor.

B．To show her thanks.

C．To make a complaint.

8 . What is unavailable in the restaurant now?

A．Coke.

B．Milkshake.

C．Cheeseburger.

9 . You may have heard the old saying, “The more, the merrier.” It’s usually true, but not for travel. When it comes to travel, I say, “The more, the messier.”

I first figured this out a few years ago. I bought the cheapest airline ticket I could find: the Philippines. It turned out great! Once, I went on a long hike and missed the last bus back to town. No problem! Because I was traveling alone, I was able to ride with some Swiss tourists who only had one extra seat in their van(货车). Traveling alone, I was never really alone at all. It was easier to meet people. I talked to everyone I met.

I’m not alone in my preference for solo travel. According to the Daily Mail, there has been a 143 percent increase in “solo travel” internet searches over the past three years. This makes it one of the fastest growing parts of the travel industry.

To me, it’s obvious why people like it. It’s easier to plan. Just pack your bag and go straight to your dream place. If you involve other people, you’ll have to make compromises with your time and money.

Besides freedom, for some people, solo travel is a journey for the mind and soul. They believe solo travel helps them escape trivial (琐碎的) problems of daily life and social activities. “I need peace. I need quiet,” said Suzanne Joinson in the Telegraph. “And most of all, I really, really need to be alone.” No wonder US author Henry Rollins once wrote: “Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.”

1. What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning the old saying at the beginning of the text?

A．To arouse people’s thinking.	B．To prove it’s completely wrong.
C．To introduce his opinion on travel.	D．To show people’s opinions on happiness.

2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Few people prefer solo travel.	B．Not all the people like solo travel.
C．Some other people also like solo travel.	D．The author doesn’t feel lonely when travelling alone.

3. According to the context, if people travel with their friends or families,___________.

A．it’s easier to plan	B．they will have more freedom
C．they can find their inner peace	D．they need to compromise with their time and money

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

A．Solo Travel: Lonelier but Freer	B．Solo Travel: a Journey for the Soul
C．Solo Travel: the Best Way of Travelling	D．Solo Travel: a Merrier Way of Travelling

10 . 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。

Though Peking Opera and English don’t     1     (normal) go together, they fit together like a dream. They have made up the best     2     (moment) of my life.

After     3     (win) a prize at the age of 10, I went on to win the Silver Award for the National Children’s Peking Opera Contest on CCTV Channel 11. I delivered     4     impressive performance of qingyi, the graceful female role in     5     (tradition) Chinese drama. It was by singing Peking Opera in English     6     I won the judges over and got into the final round of the     7     (compete).

I’m proud that Peking Opera and English come together in my life,     8     brings me the dream to introduce Chinese culture to the world by performing Peking Opera in English. With this dream in my heart, singing Peking Opera in English, I     9     (participate) in the 2019 National Star of Outlook English Contest, and won the first prize.

In the coming days, I’ll keep working hard on Peking Opera and English     10     (realize)my dream of performing Peking Opera in English across the world.