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。

The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is an     1    (energy) and colorful celebration of life and death and an important part of Mexican culture.

The holiday’s roots go back thousands of years to the indigenous people, who believed death is a natural part of the cycle of life. They celebrated the occasion for a month with burial ceremonies and shrines. When the Spanish     2    (conquer) the regions in the 16th century, they introduced All Saints’ Day and All Soul’s Day to honor     3     dead. Over time, the two cultures mixed,     4    (give) rise to the Day of the Dead as it is known today.

The most familiar     5    (symbol) of the holiday are the skeletons and skulls. They appear on everything. The     6    (bright) colored smiling skulls serve as a reminder that the holiday is a celebration of the lives of those who are no longer with us. It is a joyful, not a sad event.

The festivities begin at midnight on November 1^st. It is believed that this is     7     the border between the living world and the spirit world disappears. This allows late loved ones     8    (cross) over and join their families.

Families visit the graves of their ancestors, cleaning and decorating them     9     flowers and candles. The celebrations also include parades, music, dancing,     10     feasting.

2 . By April, the f______ of confirmed coronavirus cases at home had reached up to 100,000. (根据首字母单词拼写)

3 . ______(困住) aboard due to the volcanic ash cloud, thousands of holiday-makers couldn’t make it home in April. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

4 . 根据下列句子语境从所给的词块中选择合适的词块填空，所给词块中有两个多余。

A. picked out       B. is regarded as     C. due to     D. come across     E. fight for F. refer to            G. take charge of

1. When reading articles related to science, we often _______ a difficult or unfamiliar words.
2. Even to this day, Lincoln _______ one of the most inspiring figures in the world.
3. While giving the English speech, one is not allowed to _______ the notes.
4. To become a successful person, we must be able to _______ ourselves.
5. His story was _______ as the best by the judges.

5 . Humans are driving climate change. That means we can change our path.     1    , individual actions matter, too. Here are some individual actions that can make a positive impact.

    2    . First, be mindful of your meat. Cows create a lot of methane (甲烷), a significant driver of global climate change. One study found replacing beef with almost anything else for one meal a day can cut a person’s dietary carbon footprint by 48%. Then, address your food waste. Cut down on what you throw away and watch out for single-use items like coffee beans whose production produces greenhouse gases.

Extend product lifespan (寿命).     3    . Shoes, clothes, furniture and even some electronics can be repaired to extend their life and keep waste out of landfills.

Switch to electric cooking. Not only is gas-powered cooking releasing harmful chemicals into the environment, but it could be contributing to health problems for you if you’re cooking indoors.     4    .

Plant trees where you can. Trees can help control temperatures and improve air quality.     5    . Local wildlife organizations often have lists of plants with neutral (中性的) or positive impacts on local flora and fauna (动植物群).

A．Eat more sustainably

B．Fix what you have instead of replacing it

C．The time it gives you back this fall is an added bonus

D．As climate change causes temperatures in many areas to rise

E．Just make sure the plants you’re adding are approved for your area

F．Plus, research has shown some gas stoves can leak pollutants even when they’re off

G．While governments and businesses have a key role to play in addressing climate change

6 . China’s growing excellence in scientific and medical research is playing a major role in the global war on pathogens (病原体) and infectious diseases, according to Alain Merieux, chairman and CEO of French Conglomerate Institute Merieux.     1     Merieux has made a massive contribution to improving China’s public health over the past 40 years, initially by providing vaccines, and then through medical diagnostics and immunotherapy.

He first visited the country in April 1978, several months before the central government launched its transformative reform and opening-up policy. Since then, he has spent decades dedicated to cooperation in the health sector, eventually leading to the opening of China’s first P4—photolithographic pattern plated probe—laboratory in 2015. The lab, which is based in Wuhan, Hubei Province, has the highest biosafety standards in the world, allowing researchers to study the most dangerous viruses, including Ebola.     2    

“In the health field, which is the one I know best, China has been able to address major issues over the past 40 years,” Merieux said, “providing access to healthcare for everyone in an enormous country; fighting against the major threats represented by pathogens, respiratory diseases and cancer; and preventing food-borne health risks.”

    3     “China has made exceptional progress that commands respect,” he said. “The country has accomplished in 40 years what other countries took a century to do, and has been able to assert (评估) itself as a leading global power.” In four decades, “China has rediscovered its pride and strength,” Merieux added.

“The country has particularly excelled in terms of infrastructure (基础设施), as the creation of highways, airports and high-speed trains has completely changed the country,” he said.     4     Merieux called for greater international cooperation with China to help in the prevention and control of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis (肺结核).     5    

A．He wants to contribute more to the whole world.

B．He also praised the overall changes seen in the nation.

C．This fight must be global, since pathogens cut across borders.

D．His company was established by his grandfather in Lyon in 1897.

E．The project has become a symbol of Chinese-French collaboration in public health.

F．His aim is to improve diagnosis and treatment of major infectious diseases in China.

G．There has also been remarkable progress in scientific research, as well as academic and science.

7 . People often ask us where the idea for the Avocado (牛油果) Show came from. Well, it came from the avocado itself. Just enjoying it in any shape and form is inspiring. Our favorite super fruit in the world is nutritious, versatile (多用途的), good-looking and tasty! So we decided to open our first restaurant in Amsterdam to celebrate our best green friend. Together with the legendary chef and friend Jaimi e van Heije we are able to create the impressive, delicious and mouth-watering avocado dishes that you see on our Instagram and Facebook page. Looks count, but trust us when we say that our creations taste even better than they look!

We created a place for avocado fans, amazing food lovers and friends to enjoy and have fun. The aim is to serve fans around the world and to open the Avocado Show in every cool city across the globe, starting in Amsterdam. The Avocado Show serves visually amazing and incredibly tasty signature dishes made with love from sustainable and socially responsible avocados. Our avocados are more than tasty. They’re awesome! Every single avocado that we use at our restaurant is grown sustainably and they’re all picked, packed and transported socially responsibly from different markets and countries around the world, like Chile, Peru, South Africa and other certified farmers.

Classic avocado dishes and contemporary avocado creations shape the menu together with a wide selection of fresh and tasty drinks to satisfy all of your desires.

First come, first served at the door, so no reservations are possible. Just walk in, sign up with our host and enjoy the show! Open 7 days a week, from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. and we serve breakfast, brunch and lunch. We accept card payments only, for environmental and safety reasons. No cash, no gold and no diamonds.

1. What does “our best green friend” in the first paragraph refer to?

A．The chef.

B．Amsterdam.

C．The avocado.

D．Jaimie van Heije.

2. What do we know about the dishes in the Avocado Show?

A．The dishes are all classic ones.

B．The dishes are visually attractive and delicious.

C．The dishes are made of avocados grown in Amsterdam.

D．The dishes are transported from different parts of the world to Amsterdam.

3. If you want to enjoy a meal in the Avocado Show, what had you better do?

A．Take a credit card with you.	B．Pay attention to your safety.
C．Book a table in advance.	D．Arrive after 5 p. m.

4. What is the author of the passage most probably?

A．A TV reporter.	B．An avocado grower.
C．The owner of the Avocado Show.	D．A chef working in the Avocado Show.

8 . Do you remember reading an article called Kouji in middle school? In it, a kouji performer, specializing in vocal mimicry, creates lifelike performances of various sounds using just his mouth, with the stage having only a table, a block of wood on it, a chair and a fan.

Originating from ancient China, the art of kouji involves skillfully using movements of the lips, teeth, throat, and tongue to produce sounds that mimic birds, animals, and various other noises in the world. It is often combined with story-telling during performances. In 2011, kouji was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.

According to the IHChina website, traditional kouji is becoming endangered due to the rapid development of electronic audio. However, Cao Quyang, a 28-year-old inheritor, has found a solution by combining kouji with beatboxing, achieving a perfect combination of traditional and modern performance art.

Cao started learning kouji in 2016 when she wanted to bring something original to her B -box performance. "As a former percussionis (打击乐器演奏者), I'm sensitive to rhythm, so I integrated the kouji techniques I learned into beatboxing and created my own unique style in my area of expertise." she added. For example, when mimicking environmental sounds like wind, Cao can use her mouth to weave beatboxing into it, making the sound of the wind stronger and more rhythmic." The addition of beatboxing brings more musical expression to kouji performances, making the stories more vivid and appealing to today's young audiences." said Cao.

In addition to kouji and beatboxing, Cao can also play the Chinese drums, drum set, and piano, as well as DJ. "Innovation is not difficult for me. To me, innovation is simply expressing something that people don't understand in a way they do," said Cao, "As long as it combines tradition and modernity and allows the public to appreciate the beauty of tradition through innovation, I'm willing to do it."

1. What does the article tell us about kouji ?

A．It involves five parts of the human mouth.

B．It originated in the Western Han dynasty.

C．It usually mixes sound mimicry with storytelling.

D．It received national heritage status in 2001.

2. How has Cao Quyang contributed to the preservation of kouji?

A．By developing a new form of art.

B．By employing it to compose pop songs.

C．By including digital effects in her performances.

D．By combining it with percussion instruments.

3. What aspect of kouji does Cao enhance with beatboxing ?

A．Visual appeal.	B．Emotional depth.
C．Mimicry accuracy.	D．Rhythmic complexity.

4. What does Cao think of innovation ?

A．It presents challenges and risks of failure.	B．It is a means of beautifying the old.
C．It is a way to bridge understanding.	D．It serves as a form of self-expression.

9 . Sleep is essential for our physical and mental health, but many people may experience sleep disturbances. Lying awake for hours before falling asleep is a common problem. Despite getting enough sleep, they may still feel worn out.     1    

    2     For example, Margaret Thatcher claimed that she only slept five hours a night, which experts believe could have negative effects on health. Additionally, watching TV before bed can disrupt our sleep patterns due to the bright light emission.

Although counting sheep is a common technique to aid sleep, some experts suggest engaging in mindless activities like folding laundry instead.     3     A study published in Sleep Health showed that individuals who walked more experienced better sleep.Listening to music likely improves sleep for more than one reason. Music can promote sleep directly by affecting your physiology (生理机能).     4     Besides, it can also promote sleep by becoming a healthy bedtime habit.Many people can’t fall asleep quickly because stressful and worrying thoughts keep them awake at night.   

Eating habits can also affect sleep. Consuming certain foods and drinks before bedtime can improve the amount of REM sleep, which helps with memory consolidation and learning.

Snoring, while generally harmless, can be a sign of sleep apnoea, which can lead to serious health conditions such as strokes, irregular heartbeats, and high blood pressure.       5    

Naps or power naps taken during the day can help us be more alert and focused. So, taking small breaks during the day to rest and recharge can boost productivity and energy levels.

In conclusion, improving sleep quality requires adopting healthy habits and dispelling harmful sleep-related myths and so on.Only by doing so can we prioritize our sleep and enhance our overall wellbeing.

A．Medical advice should be sought if this persists.

B．Many sleep-related myths can be harmful to our health

C．To improve sleep quality, it’s important to adopt healthy habits.

D．People of all ages report better sleep quality after listening to music.

E．Listening to music can reduce your stress and inspire positive feelings.

F．So people having trouble falling asleep always wonder how they can sleep well.

G．Walking is also recommended as a relaxing activity that may improve sleep quality.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

We all know the characteristic     1     (feature) of a giraffe : long neck, hornlike head protuberances, spotted coat. Well, not always. A giraffe     2     (miss) spots was recently photographed     3     the first time in the wild. The unprecedented sighting, at a private game reserve in Namibia,     4     (occur) just weeks after another animal with similar coloring was born at a Tennessee zoo. No data suggest that a solid-brown coat is appearing more     5     (frequent) than in the past, but it's a surprising coincidence, says Sara Ferguson, a wildlife veterinarian and     6     (conserve) health coordinator at the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. The last     7     (report) all -brown giraffe sighting was in 1972, at a Tokyo zoo.

Genetic mutations are the likely cause,     8     the animals don't seem to be at a disadvantage, says Derek Lee,     9     biologist at Penn State University who co-authored a 2018 study     10     found some aspects of giraffe markings are passed down from mother to calf. Are the all - brown giraffes truly spotless ? Technically, Lee says, they're " one-spot- all - over giraffes."