1 .

A．It’s hard to buy the tickets on the spot.

B．Tickets are cheaper if bought online.

C．Free booklets provide discounts for the show.

D．The comic show can be watched online.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers talking about?

A．The city marathon.

B．The supply distribution.

C．The changeable weather.

2. When did the woman complete her course?

A．Around 8:00.

B．Around 10:00.

C．Around 12:00.

3. What was the weather like in the morning?

A．Windy.

B．Cloudy.

C．Sunny.

4. What will the man probably do next year?

A．Run a race.

B．Work as a volunteer.

C．Join the law office.

4 . Social activities for the elderly are necessary because they help in bringing about considerable improvement in their overall well-being.    1    It may be difficult for them to take care of an entire garden, but a number of small potted indoor plants are just perfect for them.

    2    As elderly people cannot move freely, wheelchair dances have become increasingly popular. Gather a group of such people who have interest in dance. Hire one instructor who specializes in teaching this type of dance.

Besides, there are some creative activities for the elderly, for example, encouraging them to make a collage (拼贴画) using all their family photographs and mementos. All of us love to look at the old photographs.     3    They can also decorate the collages with small decorative items like leaves and construction paper.

And they can join a hobby class where all elderly people will learn music and art.    4    Make the necessary arrangements for that particular instrument so that he or she can play that instrument in their leisure time.

Social activities for the elderly in the form of entertainment have a therapeutic (治疗的) effect on their mind and body. Fishing, boating, playing golf, etc, are enjoyed by the elderly as they can be done with minimum physical movements.     5    And some sports equipment should be changed for the convenience of the elderly.

A．Elderly people are no exception to that.

B．Dance is what people of any age can enjoy.

C．They can record their dance in a video recorder.

D．Indoors, there are video games with adaptive controls.

E．The basic aim is to improve elderly people’s flexibility.

F．Some may have the skills to play the piano, for example.

G．Gardening is a typical one that elderly people enjoy a lot.

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。

Going against the tide of flocking to well-known tourist destinations on vacation,     1     growing number of holidaymakers in China tend to spend their leisure time at lesser-known     2    (resort) to seek unique, relaxed holiday experiences. This kind of tourism,    3     (call) “Reverse Tourism”, has emerged     4     a new trend among young holidaymakers in China. They are     5    (increasing) reluctant to follow the herd, some of     6     are simply looking to take a rest somewhere quiet for a couple of days. Unlike     7     (popularity) destinations, some underexplored places with little online     8    (expose) can offer more surprises.

    9    (give) a real boost to the tourism market, it is suggested that more efforts     10    (make) to tap the potential of underrated, lesser-known destinations.

7 . What do people associate with the Metropolitan Museum of Art called the Met? For most, this New York museum is a treasure trove (宝库) of beautifully-scheduled artistic expression. After all, its collections include 1.5 million works of art from prehistory to the present.

But since September 9, 2023, as Hyperallergic reports, the Met is also the setting for a new, super-creative center for kids aged 3—11 and their families, named“81st St Studio”, which sets out to help children understand the materials used to make art. Coming in through the entrance, visitors see tree trunks, cardboard and a carved wooden screen among other examples. Visitors can participate in activities such as woodblock carving and drum making.

According to Heidi Holder, Chai r of the Met’s education department, there’s no contradiction in this new attempt. She recently said the Met is a science institution. As she explains, “We have three big parts of ourselves: our scientific research, our conservation and our art.” As Holder explains, even when objects created hundreds of years earlier come in, a scientific understanding of the materials used will help people better understand the art itself.

The exhibit is rich with art and science activities to encourage self-expression. There’re no traditional glass exhibition cupboards here. Instead, the 3,500-square-foot center is filled with seven stations that encourage visitors to explore them using all their senses. As Holder said, “It’s an open space where you can create your own path. You can learn at your own pace. You can take risks, be curious, have fun, and discover things.”

A music installation (装置), for instance, helps kids understand how materials influence sound. It consists of several creative music-making devices. Curious young visitors can pull open small, drawer like boxes. For example, an accordion lets out an airy sound as the opening and closing motion compresses (压缩) the air inside it.

In agreement with its ambitions to serve as a community center, the 81st St Studio is free to enter for children and their caregivers, no museum ticket required, during regular Met hours.

1. What is the purpose of the 81st St Studio?

A．To encourage participators to be more creative.	B．To assist children in learning about art materials.
C．To help children to create some works of art.	D．To ask people to concentrate on conservation.

2. What is Holder’s attitude towards opening the 81st St Studio?

A．Approving.

B．Negative.

C．Uncaring.

D．Uncertain.

3. What can we infer from Holder’s words in paragraph 4?

A．The 81st St Studio has a limited space.	B．Kids will be faced with some difficulties.
C．Lots of exhibits are not easy to discover.	D．Kids are free to explore the 81st St Studio.

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

A．The Met Is Best for Art Education	B．Scientific Activities Are Based on Art
C．Art and Science Can Meet for Education	D．Artistic Creation Comes from Inspiration

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What can we know about the singing group?

A．It’s made up of 15 girls.

B．It practices once every other week.

C．Every member comes on time for each practice.

2. What is the singing group doing these days?

A．Writing a new song.

B．Practicing eight songs.

C．Practicing for a school show.

3. What can we know about the new song?

A．Its name is Sundays.

B．It’s written by a famous musician.

C．It’s written by a singer of the group.