1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why was the man late again?

A．He got up late.

B．The traffic was heavy.

C．He had an accident on his way.

2. What is the schoolmaster doing now?

A．Giving a class.

B．Meeting a guest.

C．Having a meeting.

3. What does the woman suggest the man do in the end?

A．Cycle to work.

B．Go to bed early.

C．Buy an alarm clock.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who did the man meet while waiting for the woman?

A．Norman.

B．Mr Pope.

C．Mrs Pope.

2. Why can’t the man hear the woman clearly?

A．There is something wrong with his ears.

B．The woman speaks in a low voice.

C．It is too noisy nearby.

3 . AQ, or Adversity Quotient (逆商), refers to an individual’s capacity to effectively navigate and overcome adversities. It shares similarities with concepts such as resilience (应力) and persistence. Those with a high AQ have the ability to bounce back after facing setbacks.     1    

Adaptability to shifting circumstances

Similar to how creatures in the natural world must adapt to survive, individuals in the professional realm must also embrace change. Individuals with high AQ understand that change is constant and inevitable, and instead of resisting it, they embrace it as an opportunity for growth and development.     2    

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Emotional stability is a crucial quality when facing adversity. Individuals with a high AQ possess the capacity to manage their emotions effectively, ensuring that they do not get overwhelmed by negativity or despair. They remain calm under pressure and approach problems with a clear and rational mindset.

Positive Mindset

High AQ individuals maintain a positive and optimistic outlook on life. They usually view adversities as temporary hurdles and believe in their ability to overcome them.     4     They also use setbacks as stepping stones towards personal development positively.

Problem-Solving Skills

    5     They possess creative problem-solving abilities and a flexible mindset that allows them to identify effective solutions to overcome difficulties. They approach problems with a strategic mindset, analyzing the situation, and finding practical and efficient ways to resolve them.

A．Ability for self-management.

B．Capacity for emotional regulation.

C．Cultivating AQ is essential for personal growth.

D．Such individuals often exhibit the following qualities.

E．High AQ individuals excel at finding effective solutions.

F．They actively pursue growth through challenging situations.

G．Their ability to adapt enables them to overcome diverse challenges.

4 . 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。

A map has gone viral (走红) online. Contrary     1     traditional maps, the map was     2     (entire) filled with dotted signs clearly marking the country’s historic sites and cultural relics. The map was made by Wu Yunjie,     3     was born in the 1990s, CCTV News reported

Wu has a     4     (prefer) for history, especially cultural relics. When he was in college, he would often devote his spare time to     5     (travel) around the country and visiting ancient places. In 2020, he started collecting information on cultural relic protection all over our country and uploaded the information to the mapping software. So far, he     6     (visit) over 2,000cultural relic sites and more than 200 museums, and taken over 300,000 photos.

Now, the map includes nearly 10,000 historic landmarks with     7     (vary) colors representing them. Red signs, for instance, show the cultural relic sites under state protection. As     8     matter of fact, even ancient temples and bridges in the faraway areas are also marked on the map.

As far as Wu is     9     (concern), the map is not perfect, because it only records about two percent of the 760,000 cultural relics. It is also a pity that the map cannot be shared as an online map yet because of technical limitations. But Wu is bound     10     (improve) it and make it available online.

5 . No matter how much we try to be smart,   life has its own ways of teaching us the valuable lessons     1     Here are some of the life lessons that all of us learn the hard way.

Lying is harmful. Everyone, at some point in life, must have certainly realized that lying is a very dangerous thing for the mind, which finally affects our health too.     2     And also he would lose the trust of others.

Sometimes, moving on is the only choice.    3     But sometimes, circumstances and situations align (排整齐) in such a way that it is better to leave something and move ahead.   At times, it is better to move on with the memories, rather than stay there and live in a blank space with no possible future.

    4     It is rightly said that to err is human. We all are humans and nobody knows everything.   So it is fine to accept the things that went wrong, and try to avoid repeating them or doing wrong intentionally.

Happiness is the key to everything.    5     Things cannot bring happiness, but happiness can bring many things in life. And the most important person who should be happy with you is yourself. If you do not feel cheerful from the inside, you certainly cannot make others happy.

A．It is natural to make mistakes.

B．Sales are not always profitable.

C．It makes a man lose confidence and trust in himself.

D．Nothing in the world would make sense if you are depressed.

E．It is always good to be considerate about one’s views about things.

F．Though at first we are hurt, we eventually learn from the experiences.

G．Somethings are dear to us, and we cannot imagine life without them.

6 . A dust box, also known as a dust bath or dirt bath, is an important part of backyard chicken keeping. It’s an area where chickens can engage in (从事) natural behaviors like dust bathing, which helps keep them healthy and clean.

Why do chickens need a dust box?

Chickens love to dust bathe.     1    . This behavior helps them maintain healthy skin and feathers, as the dust absorbs excess oils and moisture that can lead to skin irritations and infections. It also helps control external parasites(寄生虫)like mites and lice, which can be harmful to the birds.

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A good dust box should be filled with a mixture of dry soil, sand, and wood ash.     3    , the sand helps absorb moisture, and the wood ash helps repel parasites. Some chicken keepers also add herbs (药草) like lavender to the mix, which can have calming and insect-repelling properties.

How do I encourage chickens to use a dust box?

Chickens will naturally attracted to a dust box if it’s easily accessible and filled with the right materials. Try placing the box in a shaded area with a roof to keep it dry and keep it clean and well-maintained.     4    .

How do I make my own dust box?

◎ Choose a shaded area with a roof.

◎ Build or choose a container that is at least 12 inches deep.

◎ Mix dry soil, sand, and wood ash together in a ratio (比率) of 2:1:1.     5    .

◎ Pour the mixture into the container until it is at least 6 inches deep.

A．What should I put in a dust box

B．Where should I place a dust box

C．The soil provides a base for digging

D．Don’t forget to add herbs like lavender

E．The water prevents the chicken from being thirsty

F．It includes digging a shallow hole and covering themselves in dirt and dust

G．You can also encourage your chickens to use the dust box by placing treats or a favorite toy inside

7 . Instead of spending Labor Day weekend at home my uncle decided to make a trip to Ontario, Canada. After doing a Google search he found a cottage on Nokara Farms in St. Catherines, Canada and that is where we went.

Cottage we stayed at was located on Nokara Farms. The cottage overlooked Ontario Lake and the view was exciting. Lying on the couch and looking straight out of the window I could see Ontario Lake.

In the morning of our first day there, we traveled around the farm. I was glad that I hadn’t forgotten to bring my camera along with me. I was able to take some amazing photographs of the lake and the sunset. In the afternoon, the owner of the farm took us on a tour of the farmland and then allowed us to pick fruits and vegetables.

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town in Ontario, Canada and we went to visit it on our second day there. While walking along the main street, I saw a couple that were dressed up like people from the old days, which was interesting to see. Another amazing thing that I saw was a monument that listed the names of the people who swam across Ontario Lake.

I have been to Niagara Falls in the past but I have never visited it in the evening when everything is lit up. In the evening of our second day there, so majestic, so magical, especially with the fireworks overhead. However, there were too many people visiting Niagara Falls that night. It was too crowded. It gave me a feeling that something big was going to happen and that’s when the fireworks started. No wonder so many people came there that night.

The third day we went home. My trip to Ontario, Canada was an amazing experience that I will never forget. I definitely want to return there in the future, hopefully in the near future.

1. Why did so many people go to Niagara Falls?

A．It was too hot that night.

B．Some people were performing there.

C．They wanted to watch fireworks there.

D．It was a public holiday that day in Canada.

2. What is the correct time order of the things the author did there?
a. He went to visit Niagara Falls.
b. He travelled around the farm.
c. He went to pick fruits and vegetables.
d. He visited the town called Niagara-on-the-Lake.

A．bcda

B．cbad

C．cbda

D．bcad

3. How does the author most probably think of his time in Canada?

A．Just so-so.

B．Amazing.

C．Disappointing.

D．Tiring.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The author’s time working on a farm.

B．The author’s most unusual experience.

C．The author’s happy time with his uncle.

D．The author’s trip to Ontario, Canada.

8 . When it comes to earning wealth, some people admire wealth to an extreme level, overlooking spiritual values. One of the most significant and incomparable spiritual values is wisdom.     1     However, a huge number of people believe that wealth surpasses wisdom.

The invaluable qualities wisdom inherits(继承)in a person cannot be bought by wealth. A wealthy individual may experience the most luxury and comfort on the Earth.     2    

Albert Einstein once said. “Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” One needs to develop a positive mindset and the willingness to be polite and should possess a sense of sympathy.     3    

You can consider wisdom as the person’s capability to make correct decisions and choices.     4     It keeps on enhancing with time. If a person is wealthy but lacks wisdom, he can certainly lose his wealth because there is a lack of knowledge and intelligence to hold that wealth for a long time.

    5     Wisdom is in fact the key to wealth. Through wisdom come great wealth and ultimately the success. The violent pursuit of wealth could lead to failure and disappointment. However, the pursuit of wisdom guarantees you success and instills plenty of useful spiritual qualities within you. You can treat wisdom as the practical application of knowledge.

A．How is wisdom superior to wealth?

B．Wisdom is comprehensive and timeless.

C．All such qualities can contribute to wisdom.

D．No worldly possession can compare to wisdom.

E．However, if he lacks wisdom, all his wealth is fruitless.

F．In personal and professional life, wisdom conveys admiration.

G．How can your wisdom enhance your ability to influence others?

9 . If you have difficulty sleeping well at night, you probably have tried anything that can bring good sleep. One thing might sound a little strange but has been known to work: adding a weighted blanket (毯子) to bedcovers.

About 32% of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts there recommend at least 7 hours of shut-eye per night for adults. But as many as 35% of adults have trouble sleeping from time to time, and 10% regularly have trouble falling and staying asleep.

Just as swaddling (包裹) babies can send them to sleep, using a weighted blanket helps your heart and breathing slow and your body give off feel-good hormones (荷尔蒙). This can help you feel less worried and sleep. The weight is usually between 5 and 30 pounds, which sounds like a lot but is spread out over the entire bed.

A 2020 review looked at 8 studies and concluded that weighted blankets helped people calm down. Another research carried out in Sweden in 2020 surveyed 120 people with sleeplessness and sadness. Those who used a weighted blanket reported that they had better sleep and were less tired, anxious and sad during the day.

“They’ve become the sleep tool to have,” says Alanna McGinn, a lead sleep expert. “I’m a huge supporter of them because they can work so well. People with blood illness should check with their doctor before using a weighted blanket. And if you’re someone who gets a little claustrophobic (患幽闭恐怖症的), it’s probably not the best thing for you,” adds Alanna McGinn.

1. What do the numbers in paragraph 2 show?

A．Some Americans have difficulty sleeping well.

B．About a third of Americans can sleep well for 7 hours.

C．Americans think it a good idea to swaddle a baby.

D．Most Americans have tried weighted blankets for a good sleep.

2. How can a weighted blanket improve sleep according to the text?

A．By keeping you in silence.

B．By making you feel less worried.

C．By keeping you warm all the night.

D．By protecting you from the street light.

3. What does McGinn say about weighted blankets?

A．They are key to a good sleep.

B．They can help to treat patients.

C．They are friendly to people with blood problems.

D．They may not be suitable for people with certain illness.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Hormones playing a role

B．Americans suffering sleeplessness

C．Weighted blankets probably improving your sleep

D．Research dealing with sleeping problems

10 . “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade (柠檬水).” It is a good saying, but life throws at us more serious problems than lemons, doesn’t it? What do we do when we lose a family member? What do we do when we have been through events that leave us feelings? Can any failure be turned into success?

Most of us realize we can learn one or two things from failure. When we fail, we think, “Well, I won’t try that again! ”or “I won’t trust anyone again! ”But this is not useful learning. It is suggested that we ask challenging questions. For example, “How could I try that again?” There are a lot we can learn and get from failure if we keep asking good questions on how to do better next time.

Failure or pain can be good for developing our character if we choose to face it in a positive way. Our own suffering often makes us understand others better. It can give us wisdom or knowledge to share with others, which can prevent them from similar failure. If we have been hurt by others because of another person’s poor character, it may improve us to be better persons.

Failures can make us experience many things that we didn’t experience before. If you lose your job, it doesn’t mean you lose everything and probably you may get more. As we know, no job often leads to self employment; no job has been the beginning of many highly successful businesses. It is common that we don’t like changing, but change, even unfortunate change, brings new opportunities. Sometimes only failure brings us better opportunities or greater success.

1. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 means that ________.

A．any lemons can be made into lemonade

B．problems always bring us lots of trouble

C．problems can never be avoided in our life

D．failure can also be turned into a success

2. The 2^nd paragraph mainly tells us that ________.

A．We should learn more when we fail

B．We must be careful to trust anyone

C．We must ask questions when we fail

D．We should deal with failure positively

3. According to the writer, if you were hurt by another person, you should ________.

A．avoid hurting others in the same way

B．find a better way to hurt him bravely

C．try to prevent him from hurting others

D．thank him for making you more perfect

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．Failure Decides success	B．Failure Creates Opportunities
C．Failure Brings Everything	D．Failure Makes a Perfect Person