1 . English businessman Richard Branson made history on July 11, 2021 as he and three other crewmates became the world’s first space tourists. The flight was made by a spacecraft named VSS Unity that was built by Branson’s company, Virgin Galactic. The flight lasted slightly more than an hour, and took Branson and crew to an altitude (海拔) of 53.5miles above the Earth, just a little above the boundary (边界) of space which lies 50 miles above the Earth.

At that height, the atmosphere turns into the black of outer space and the Earth becomes a bent ball of blue. Travelers also exhibit weightlessness as there is no gravity, the force that keeps our bodies walking on the Earth’s surface. Therefore, Branson and his fellows were able to float around in VSS Unity while enjoying the views. They were able to do that for three minutes before the spacecraft began its downward journey. It landed back at Virgin Galactic’s space port in New Mexico, United States, which is the same place from where it had taken off 90 minutes before.

On landing back, Branson said, “I have dreamt of this moment since I was a kid but honestly, nothing could prepare you for the view of the Earth from space. It was just magical. I’m just taking it all in, and it’s unreal.”

July 11’s flight is the start of space tourism for one and all. In early 2022, customers who can afford a ticket for a quarter of a million dollars can line up for a seat on a trip to space. And guess what — they will have a choice of spacecraft. Jeff Bezos, who owns a famous company, is all set to launch himself into space on July 20 on board a spacecraft built by his new branch company Blue Origin. Blue Origin will also carry tourists to space.

1. What is Richard Branson famous for?

A．His success in tourism.

B．His company of Virgin Galactic.

C．His spaceship named VSS Unity.

D．His first commercial space travel in history.

2. What does Branson think of his space travel?

A．Unbelievable.

B．Adventurous.

C．Regrettable.

D．Worthless.

3. What do space tourists have to do?

A．Take a spacecraft of Virgin Galactic.

B．Pay $250,000 for the rocket tour.

C．Pass the fitness test for astronauts.

D．Line up for a position in Blue Origin.

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Humans will move to other livable planets.

B．Ordinary people will soon land on the moon.

C．Private rocket space travel is growing gradually.

D．Some companies abandon their proper business.

2 . Money habits are the small daily decisions we make that influence how we spend and save our money. It might be challenging to change these habits, but with the following tips, we can make improvements to achieve our financial objectives.

Taking a careful look at your existing spending habits is the first step.     1     It can make you realize the potential issues on your spending habits and identify areas where you can adjust your spending patterns.

    2     Having a specific objective in mind will help you keep motivated and focused, whether it’s saving for a down payment (首付) on a home or creating an emergency fund.

Setting and sticking to a budget (预算) is also crucial. A budget ensures that your spending is focused on your urgencies and that you set aside enough cash to achieve your objectives.     3    

Impulsive purchasing (冲动消费) is a bad habit to break. Kick the habit of impulse shopping because it can significantly reduce your bank account. Make a list of the items you require before going shopping and stick to it.     4    

Finally, pay attention to your financial habits and adjust them as needed.     5     Keep in mind that adjusting your spending patterns is. a process, and its effects might not be seen right away. But in the long run, you can make positive changes and strengthen your overall financial health.

A．For many of us, spending comes naturally.

B．Next, set up clear financial objectives for yourself.

C．If you are on a budget, you do not have much money to spend.

D．Track your spending and goals, and be prepared to adjust as required.

E．This involves recording all your spending for a month and then analyzing the data.

F．Make sure to include a category for savings in your budget and use it consistently.

G．Additionally, wait a day or two before buying something so that you can decide if you still want it.

3 . Top Music Styles for Teenagers

As teenagers, music often plays a significant role in shaping their tastes, emotions, and lifestyles. Here are some recommendations for diverse music styles that might suit the tastes of young people.

Pop Music

This genre is catchy and upbeat, perfect for dance parties and relaxation. It often features catchy melodies and relatable lyrics.

Rap and Hip-Hop

These genres are known for their powerful lyrics and catchy beats. They often discuss social issues and personal experiences, making them relatable for teens seeking music with a message.

Electronic Music

Electronic music is innovative and often features a blend of different sounds and genres. It’s great for dance floors and parties, or for simply enjoying the beats.

Folk Music

Folk music offers a simpler, more natural sound, often with traditional melodies and lyrics about life and nature. It’s perfect for peaceful moments or for learning about different cultures.

Rock Music

Rock music is full of energy and passion, encouraging teens to express their individuality and emotions. From classic rock to modern alternatives, there’s something for everyone.

Jazz Music

Jazz is a genre that encourages improvisation and creativity. It’s perfect for teens who appreciate music with depth and complexity, and want to get into more artistic expressions.

Classical Music

Classical music, with its rich history and diverse repertoire, is perfect for teens interested in music appreciation and understanding. It can help develop listening skills and enhance concentration.

Exploring different music genres can be an enriching experience for teenagers, allowing them to discover new sounds, express their feelings, reduce their stress, stimulate creativity and connect with their peers.

1. What feature do Pop Music and Electronic Music have in common?

A．They are relaxing.	B．They discuss social issues.
C．They are great for parties.	D．They feature catchy melodies.

2. Which style of music suits people who are passionate to express their individuality and emotions?

A．Folk music.

B．Classic Music.

C．Jazz Music.

D．Rock Music.

3. Which advantage of teenagers listening to music is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Reduce their pressure.	B．Improve academic performance.
C．Develop their creativity.	D．Communicate with their friends.

4 . 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。

In the heart of a small village located near a thick bamboo forest in China, there lived a young girl named Lin. Lin lived with her grandmother in a small house that her grandfather had built with loving care before he passed away. Unluckily, Lin’s grandfather died before she was born. Lin never met her grandfather, but the stories her grandmother shared painted a picture of a man who was deeply loved and respected by the community.

Every day, Lin felt a great curiosity about the grandfather she had never seen but always felt close to. Her home, filled with his books and the very walls he built, stood as a living example of his hobbies and craftsmanship (手艺). The villagers often shared tales of her grandfather’s good deeds (行为), and they showed deep respect and support for Lin and her grandmother. This deep connection to a man she had never known filled Lin with a mix of sadness for never having me t him and pride for being his granddaughter. Driven by a desire to feel closer to her grandfather, Lin often explored the house and its surroundings, hoping to find something he had left behind — something that might deepen her understanding of the man   who she had never met.

One autumn morning, while Lin was helping her grandmother clean the attic (阁楼), she found a beautifully carved wooden box hidden under a dust y floorboard. The box was locked, but to her surprise, she discovered a small note hidden in a crack of the box. It was written in lovely handwriting and said, “To my dear granddaughter, inside this box, you will find treasures of my heart, saved just for you.”

Lin’s fingers shook with expectation as she showed the note to her grandmother, who then handed her a small, old key. “Your grandfather wanted you to find this when you were old enough to understand the depth of his love,” her grandmother said, her eyes shining with tears.

注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

With a deep breath, Lin unlocked the box.

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From that day on, the diary became Lin’s most cherished (珍爱的) item.

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5 . How to gain happiness? Aristotle, a famous Greek philosopher (哲学家), believed that happiness is achieved through the development of certain virtues, stressing a balanced lifestyle.     1    .

Balancing Personal Strengths and Relationships

Aristotle combined virtues like modesty, honesty, and sociability into one principle: balance knowing yourself with getting along with others. Modesty (谦虚) involves recognizing both your true strengths and weaknesses clearly.     2    . Honesty means being true in your expressions. Sociability stresses the necessity of making and keeping friends.

Managing Emotions and Actions

    3    . Aristotle said it’s normal to feel emotions like anger, but the key to happiness is how you handle these feelings. Justice (公平) involves treating others fairly and balancing one’s needs with the needs of others. Strength involves facing fears and carefully considering risks before acting, which helps you achieve your goals confidently.

Practicing Kindness and Tolerance (宽容)

Generosity, tolerance, and grace are virtues that Aristotle considered to be part of kindness. Generosity isn’t just about giving things to others, but also about doing so thoughtfully.     4    . Grace combines a sense of humor with the seriousness required in certain situations, helping to keep a pleasant and supportive presence around others.

    5    . He teaches us that happiness is not just about seeking pleasure or avoiding pain, but about developing a balanced character. By developing these virtues and finding a balance in everything we do, we can lead truly happy and satisfying lives.

A．Aristotle stressed the importance of knowing oneself

B．This principle combines self-control, justice, and strength

C．Such realistic self-view makes you more confident and happier

D．Tolerance involves excusing others’ mistakes while keeping self-respect

E．In short, Aristotle’s approach to happiness is about finding balance in life

F．Here’s a simple explanation of his ideas designed for high school students

G．A person who knows how to be happy needs to develop a balanced sense of justice

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。

In many urban Chinese offices, a trend (趋势) is gaining popularity among young professionals. The trend     1     (know) as “office farming” involves growing fruit-bearing plants such as bananas and pineapples right at their desks.     2     (particular), these fruits, which often come with half-ripened (半熟的) fruits, are easy to care for, as they require just regular water changes and nutrient (营养的) additions.

This trend is not just about     3     (decorate); it is also about functionality. These beautiful plants can produce fruits,     4     adds an interesting element to the usual office environment. As     5     result, these desk gardens quickly become office attractions,     6     (offer) a unique way to break the ice and foster social interactions (相互作用) among colleagues.

The appeal of these fruit-bearing plants is evident on social media platforms, where thousands of these plants     7     (sell). This trend connects China’s farming traditions     8     modern city life. It also reflects broader social trends. Office workers seek to relieve the stresses of long working hours and     9     (difficulty) environments by taking part in more calming and nature-oriented activities. As the practice grows, more workers are considering increasing their indoor gardens and adding more variety to their collection of plants     10     (bring) a sense of happiness to their office surroundings.

7 . I was raised in a village where people lived in harmony with the natural environment. Throughout the year we would have numerous ______where all the villagers would ______and celebrate. The entire village was like one big______.

However, within less than a decade my village was no longer the______village that I grew up in. Due to rapid modernization, everything______. The rich cultural traditions that once held the village together were ______. Everyone in the village was______in making money and had no time to participate in traditional celebrations. No one favored such a change, but they somehow______it as they felt that it was unavoidable.

It made me feel______that some ancient traditions had stopped to exist, so I______I had to do something. I ______the Cultural Heritage Studies Program, which enabled me to gain a better understanding of cultural heritage______.

Then I involved myself in protecting cultural heritage sites in my hometown. With the knowledge I______in the Cultural Heritage Studies Program, I was trying my best to help make the process of modernization run more______ for cultural heritage sites with heritage protection as a focus point.

I would say the success of the preservation work is the most______aspect of my job.

1.

A．competitions

B．festivals

C．challenges

D．choices

2.

A．volunteer

B．travel

C．return

D．gather

3.

A．family

B．city

C．museum

D．theater

4.

A．real

B．typical

C．same

D．independent

5.

A．mattered

B．changed

C．improved

D．continued

6.

A．growing

B．spreading

C．disappearing

D．working

7.

A．fortunate

B．successful

C．expert

D．occupied

8.

A．accepted

B．enjoyed

C．believed

D．noticed

9.

A．confident

B．excited

C．guilty

D．bad

10.

A．pretended

B．resolved

C．forgot

D．doubted

11.

A．looked back on

B．got rid of

C．signed up for

D．put up with

12.

A．donation

B．education

C．preservation

D．observation

13.

A．acquired

B．applied

C．offered

D．showed

14.

A．privately

B．smoothly

C．rapidly

D．normally

15.

A．interesting

B．boring

C．demanding

D．rewarding

8 . While I was working at a French school, I was often preparing my work in the staff room. Sometimes I would hear the school secretary talking. At first I thought she was talking to me, as there was no one else in the room except me, so I tried to respond to her. However, I soon realized that in fact, she was talking to herself. I noticed a lot of people do this in France. In the UK, people might think you’re a bit strange if you talk to yourself at work, but there it seemed quite normal. It really did confuse me at times, because I was not sure whether people were talking to me or just talking to themselves.

Another area of confusion involved the French language. In French, there are two ways to say “you”: “tu” is the informal form while “vous” is the formal form. This is an aspect of French which, even now, I do not really understand. When I learnt French, I was taught to call everyone vous unless they were my family or friends. So I was surprised that virtually everyone in France used the informal tu all the time. School children used tu when they stayed with their teachers and all the staff called the head teacher tu. But I continued to use vous because I didn’t want people to think I was impolite.

As you might know, school children in the UK traditionally wear school uniforms but in France pupils do not wear a uniform. It was a culture shock for me to see children wear Spiderman T-shirts and baggy (宽松的) blue jeans in the classroom.

I found the differences puzzling at times, but I couldn’t deny what a great opportunity it was to live and work in another country. The UK and France are only separated by a small channel of the sea, but there are many differences between the two countries.

1. In the staff room, the school secretary ________.

A．always chatted online

B．interrupted the writer

C．talked to herself often

D．always made speeches

2. Why did the author always use “vous” when talking to others?

A．She tried to be polite to others.

B．She couldn’t tell tu from vous at all.

C．She didn’t have close friends in France.

D．She couldn’t understand French very well.

3. How did the author feel seeing French kids wear Spiderman T-shirts at school?

A．Pleased.	B．Embarrassed.
C．Frightened.	D．Surprised.

4. What made the author feel happy to live in France?

A．Experiencing different cultures.

B．Communicating in an informal way.

C．Traveling along the channel of the sea.

D．Having a chance to work with French teachers.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the best way to stop wasting food according to the woman?

A．Store all the food in the fridge.

B．Choose a suitable supermarket.

C．Work out a plan before buying.

2. What does the woman suggest the man do when dining out?

A．Pick a cheap café.

B．Bring leftover food home.

C．Eat with reusable containers.

3. What does the woman think of the food which has just passed “best-by” date?

A．It should be thrown away.

B．It is safe and can be consumed.

C．It has not passed its peak quality.

4. What do the speakers mainly talk about?

A．How to reduce food waste.

B．How to spend less on living.

C．How to treat out-of-date food.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman ask some local artists to do?

A．Advertise her goods.

B．Sell their own works.

C．Give her some inspiration.

2. What will the woman do for small orders about delivering?

A．Charge a small fee.

B．Deliver them for free.

C．Give a discount.

3. What is special about the packaging?

A．It’s expensive.

B．It’s rich in color.

C．It’s eco-friendly.