1 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

The UK, which is also referred to as Britain or Great Britain, is a     1     (fascinate) country with a long history. It was once taken over by four groups of people, who had     2    great influence on the culture of this country in many ways.     3     (study) the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable．

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which of the following is the best place for you to enjoy music in Ireland?

A．The cities.

B．The countryside.

C．The towns.

2. Why is Dublin known as Ireland’s cultural capital?

A．Many famous writers lived here.

B．Many famous writers were born here.

C．Many famous writers wrote about Dublin.

3. How old are many of the buildings in the city center of Dublin?

A．Less than 115 years.

B．About 140 years.

C．More than 150 years.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the percentage of persons aged 60 and over now in industrialized nations?

A．4%—8%.

B．13%—20%.

C．10%—20%.

2. What should we do for old people?

A．We give them more money.

B．We let them live alone.

C．We take good care of them.

3. Why do old people benefit us?

A．Because they are rich in knowledge and experience.

B．Because they don’t need any care.

C．Because they don’t cause any trouble.

4. What does society gain from old people?

A．Fame.

B．Money.

C．A deep sense of history.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the man think of their trip to Iceland?

A．Great.

B．Boring.

C．Expensive.

2. What problem did the man probably have in Iceland?

A．The language.

B．The route.

C．The accommodation.

3. What is worth buying according to the man?

A．Fashionable bags.

B．Wool sweaters.

C．Warm gloves.

5 . 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。

    1     (get) to know a little bit about British history will help you understand what these different names—the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain England—mean. In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales     2     (join) to the Kingdom of England. Later, Scotland and then Ireland was added. Although the four countries have some differences, they use the same flag,     3     (know) as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military    4     (defend).

6 . Mauritius, an island country in the Indian Ocean, is located off the eastern coast of Africa. Here is something to let you know better about it before your trip.

Plants and Animals

There are many kinds of native wild plant species in Mauritius even though little original forest is left. The wild animals include the sambar (a long-tailed, dark brown deer) as well as a variety of birds and insects. The island was once home to the dodo, a flightless bird that was extinct in the late 17th century.

Education and Languages

The education structure consists of three years of pre-primary school. Six years of free primary education begins at age five, which is followed by up to seven years of secondary education. English is the official language of Mauritius, but French and Creole are also spoken. Some other languages are also spoken by different communities.

Sports and Entertainment

Football here claims the greatest number of participants and fans. Mauritians from all communities make winter horse racing one of the most popular and highly attended sporting activities of the year. And Black River Gorges National Park, Trou aux Cerfs, an inactive volcano, which is now heavily forested, and the island’s numerous beaches are surely great places to visit.

Transportation and Telecommunications

Almost all roadways are paved throughout the island. Most of the country’s shipping activity is conducted through port facilities at Port Louis. An international airport is located at Plaisance. In 2021, network coverage with the 5G standard was already 4.5% of all inhabitants. The proportion of the population with at least 4G mobile Internet access was 99%.

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1. What can we learn about the plants and animals in Mauritius from the text?

A．They are single.	B．They are various.
C．They are mostly flightless.	D．They are mostly domestic.

2. What do we know about the education in Mauritius?

A．It is free for all ages.	B．It lacks English and French instruction.
C．It includes 16 years of primary education.	D．It covers 13 years of primary and secondary education.

3. Which statement agrees with Mauritius?

A．Port shipping is popular.	B．5G technology has not yet started.
C．4G network coverage is no more than half.	D．Horse racing claims the greatest number of fans.

7 .

China is a unified nation consisting of many different ethnic groups. Fifty-six different ethnic groups make up the great Chinese national family. Because the Han people accounts for more than ninety percent of China’s population, the remaining fifty-five groups are generally referred to as “ethnic minorities”. Next to the majority Han, the Mongolian, Hui, Tibetan, and Uygur peoples comprise the largest ethnic groups. Although China’s ethnic minorities do not account for a large portion of the population, they are distributed over a vast area, living in every corner of China.

Particularly since the achievement of China’s opening and reform policy, the central government has increased investment in minority areas and accelerated their opening to the outside world. This has resulted in a rise of economic development in these areas. Each of China’s ethnic minority groups possesses a distinctive culture. The Chinese government respects minority customs, and works to preserve, study, and collect the cultural artifacts of China’s ethnic minority groups. The government vigorously supports the development of minority culture and the training of minority cultural workers, and fosters the development of traditional minority medicine.

The relation among China’s ethnic groups can be described as “overall integration, local concentration, and mutual interaction.” Concentrations of ethnic minorities reside within predominantly Han areas, and the Han people also reside in minority areas, indicating that there have been extensive exchanges among China’s ethnic groups since ancient times. With the development of the market economy, interaction among ethnic groups has become even more active in the areas of government, economics, culture, daily life, and marriage. Linked by interdependence, mutual assistance, and joint development, their common goals and interests creating a deep sense of solidarity, China’s ethnic groups resemble a great national family, together building Chinese civilization. (290 words)

1. How many peoples are there in the People’s Republic of China?
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2. Can you list some minorities of China?
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3. Can you talk about typical character of some minorities of China?
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8 . In the heart of the war-torn city, where buildings stood like wounded soldiers, Emma waited inline for her weekly ration. The line moved slowly, a somber procession of gaunt (瘦削憔悴的) faces and threadbare coats. When her turn came, the ration officer handed her the allotted food with a detached efficiency. “Two loaves, half a pound of sugar, and a tin of powdered milk,” he recited. The portions seemed to shrink each week, mirroring the dwindling hope in people’s hearts.

Clutching her meager supplies, Emma hurried through the bombed-out streets, dodging craters and debris. The city, once vibrant and bustling, now lay in a hushed surrender to scarcity and fear. At home, her family’s small garden offered a sharp contrast to the desolation around. Here, amidst the rows of struggling vegetables, her father toiled.

“Dad, let me help,” Emma offered, taking the shovel from his weary hands. Together, they dug into the earth, creating a hidden cache for extra food. It was a secret they guarded fiercely, knowing that in times of shortage, even neighbors could turn against each other out of desperation.

As they worked, Emma’s mind wandered to the days before the war, when food was abundant and their garden was a source of joy, not just survival. She remembered her mother’s cooking, the aromas that filled their kitchen, the laughter that accompanied their meals. Now, each bite of their bland rations was a reminder of what had been lost.

In the evenings, the family gathered around a small table, sharing their rationed food. Conversation flowed, weaving tales of better times, igniting sparks of hope. Emma’s younger brother, Tom, would often ask, “When will we have chocolate again?” It was a question loaded with longing, not just for the sweetness of chocolate but for the return of normalcy.

Despite the hardship, they found reasons to smile. Emma’s father would recount stories from his youth, tales of adventure that seemed like fairy tales in their grim surroundings. Her mother would hum old tunes, filling their home with a semblance of warmth and normalcy.

As winter deepened, the rations grew scarcer, and the hidden cache in the garden became their lifeline. Each day, Emma and her father would check the hole, ensuring their precious supplies were safe. The hole, a mere cavity in the ground, symbolized their resilience, a refusal to succumb to despair.

1. How did the amount of weekly rations appear to change each week?

A．Significantly increased	B．Dramatically decreased
C．Remained the same	D．Decreased each week

2. What does the term “hidden cache” in the third paragraph refer to in the article?

A．A treasure map	B．A buried capsule
C．A secret food storage spot	D．A mysterious box

3. How does the family’s gathering around the table for meals illustrate the impact of war on their lives?

A．Abundant food showshow the war has unexpectedly brought prosperity to their family.

B．The family’s conversations about a war-free future reflect their enduring hope.

C．Meals at the table are silent and rushed, highlighting their fear and anxiety.

D．The table becomes a place of conflict where family members argue over limited food.

4. Tom’s longing for chocolate is symbolic in the story. What does this longing represent?

A．It’s a simple craving for a treat, unrelated to the broader themes of the story.

B．The desire for chocolate symbolizes a yearning for the comforts of life before the war.

C．His wish for chocolate indicates his dislike for the food rationing and nothing more.

D．It is a secret code used by the family to communicate about their hidden food.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the speaker come from?

A．Australia.

B．America.

C．England.

2. What do English people think of Americans?

A．Humorous.

B．Quiet.

C．Friendly.

3. What did the speaker like to do in the afternoon in England?

A．Enjoy afternoon tea.

B．Watch comedy shows.

C．Play with his friends.

4. What did the speaker find amazing in England?

A．The TV programs.

B．The old buildings.

C．The tea shops.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答小题。
1. What probably is the speaker?

A．A host.

B．A tour guide.

C．An official.

2. What is recommended in Florida?

A．Pears.

B．Oranges.

C．Potatoes.

3. Which state is called yellow hammer state?

A．Idaho.

B．Alabama.

C．Oregon.