1 . Karaoke is an entertaining (娱乐性的) hobby in which people take tums singing along to popular songs. Planning a karaoke night with family or friends can be a fun option for showing off your vocal skills, spending time together, and enjoying some of your favorite songs in a new way.    1    .

Get set up

To sing karaoke, you need away to play the background music to songs and view the lyrics to sing. If you have a karaoke machine, it will include a microphone, speakers, and access to a list of songs.    2    . With an adult’s permission and help, go to YouTube on either your smart TV or a computer connected to speakers. Search the song you want to sing with the words “karaoke version”.

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There are endless options for songs to sing. One way to narrow them down is to choose a theme, which could be anything from 2000s pop music to Taylor Swift to Disney songs. You and your friends or family can share ideas and decide on a theme. (If you can’t settle on one theme, you can always do more.)

Make a song list

    4    . Start with a few that you can all join in on together to warm up. Then let each person have a turn singing a song before moving on to the second or third performance. If you’re using a karaoke machine, you may be able to set your playlist ahead of time. On YouTube, you can use the “save” feature to create a playlist. Or you can always write down the songs in order on paper.

Sing your heart out

When your song comes on, relax and have fun, Instead of focusing on hitting every note, try to keep up with the beat.    5    . If you know a dance that goes with your song, go ahead and try it — or just sway (摇摆) to the music. Karaoke is all about having fun, so do what comes naturally.

A．Consider a theme

B．Here’s how to get started

C．Grab a microphone to sing crazily

D．Another easy, free option: Use YouTube

E．You can also borrow a machine from a friend

F．Once you get more comfortable, you can add moves

G．Once everyone is ready, you can begin making a list of the songs you’re going to sing

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is Anna?

A．An operator.

B．An assistant.

C．A rider.

2. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．What a ride operator should do.

B．How the riders should take a picture on the ride.

C．What rules they are for the ride.

3. What happened earlier today to a rider?

A．He was hit by a coin.

B．He lost his phone on the ride.

C．He was removed from the park for spitting.

4. What will the audience do next?

A．Board the car.

B．Ask Anna some questions.

C．Get some food and drinks.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is Li Hua invited to attend the program?

A．To give a talent show.

B．To introduce some new friends to him.

C．To share something about school life.

2. How often does Li Hua exercise?

A．Four times a week.

B．Five times a week.

C．Six times a week.

3. What does Li Hua think is the most direct way to learn English?

A．Listening to music.

B．Watching cartoons.

C．Reading newspapers.

4 . In the continuing fever for outdoor sports and activities, China’s young generation now find themselves drawn to a new activity—lure fishing (假饵钓鱼).

Traditional fishing methods use real bait (饵) and often require hours of patient waiting. However, lure fishing takes a different approach. Here, fishermen use man-made bait to copy the movements of a fish’s natural prey (捕食) such as swimming, struggling and escaping. In this way, fish will mistake the bait for the real prey and make attack. Because fishermen need to frequently throw and take back the line to seek for fish, the sport looks elegant and is called “water golf”.

“The fish shakes and struggles sharply. The feeling is just like putting your hand out of the window while driving at fifty miles per hour,” a fishing lover says, recalling his experience of catching a big fish using a lure fishing technique.

In recent months, many young Chinese have taken to social media to share their experiences. The topic “lure fishing” has over 140,000 posts on the lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, and videos with the same tag have billions of views on the short video platform Douyin.

Another feature that attracts the young generation is lure fishing’s environmentally-responsible approach. By using green man-made bait, the activity does not bring trouble to the natural environment of the water. Also, the general agreement in the lure fishing community is to “catch and release”, which is to let the little fish go and grow, in order to protect fish.

Moreover, lure fishing is beginner-friendly and requires less equipment compared with traditional fishing. A basic set costs between 500 and 2,000 yuan. But costs can rise significantly if you seek to take a more professional approach.

“Each fishing scene has its fishing rod (竿), and each fishing technique also has its fishing rod,” another lure fishing lover says. He adds he has seven to eight sets of fishing rods, which should come to thousands of yuan in cost.

1. How is lure fishing different from traditional methods?

A．It is a more active way.	B．It uses real small fish as bait.
C．It is a more time-consuming way.	D．It saves fishing lovers’ energy.

2. Which of the following best describes the feeling of the lure fishing lover in paragraph 3?

A．Tired.

B．Relaxed.

C．Surprised.

D．Touched.

3. Why is lure fishing thought as environmentally-friendly?

A．It uses more natural bait.	B．It requires fewer resources.
C．It improves the quality of water.	D．It maintains fish’s living condition.

4. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about lure fishing?

A．Its expenses.

B．Its skills.

C．Its benefits.

D．Its audiences.

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。

During the Song Dynasty, there was a beloved toy known as “Mo He Le”,     1     is praised as the “Barbie doll” (芭比娃娃) of its time. Mo He Le gained     2     (popular) on the traditional Chinese Qixi Festival,     3     was widely sold. It was crafted mainly from wood and clay materials,     4     (feature) complex details in body shape, facial expressions and hair. Some Mo He Le figures even had     5     (fix) poses with a characteristic feature — holding lotus flowers and leaves in hands. It was not     6     (common) for children to copy the appearance of these toys.

With fashionable styles and diverse clothing, Barbie dolls     7     (attract) the attention of children throughout the world.     8     (similar), Mo He Le appealed to children with their unique styles and charming appearance.     9     being made of a different material, Mo He Le succeeded in creating lifelike figures that stress children’s entertainment and imagination and played     10     essential role in the ancient times.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Patrick think of the match?

A．Just so-so.

B．Fantastic.

C．Disappointing.

2. What has Jenny been doing recently?

A．Watching live concerts.

B．Preparing for her exams.

C．Taking science classes.

3. Where will the speakers probably go next?

A．To a college.

B．To a stadium.

C．To a cafe.

7 . It’s our nature to connect with one another. Here are some tips on how to host an amazing gathering at home.

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Hosting can be burdensome. Being clear about your purpose beforehand can ease some of that burden. It can also give guests a clear picture of the event ahead of time, so that they can decide for themselves whether or not to come.

A purpose doesn’t have to be serious.     2    . But simply adding an intention can begin to shape the group’s experience of the night.

Think about your guest list

When it comes to deciding the specific people to invite, there can be a lot of anxiety.     3    . It allows you to explain your reasons behind a particular guest list to your friends who are not invited.

For starters, group size matters. It can fundamentally affect people’s behavior, and there’s actual science to it, too.     4    . Eight to twelve is a great size for a dinner party where you’re much more likely to have small group conversations. Over twelve feels more like an impersonal party. Lastly, make sure you invite people who will not only fit your purpose but will be open to it, too.

Connect your guests

Groups are composed of many different identities. Every time any group is getting together, the role of a host is to set up a context, where each person, regardless of their many identities, can find a way in.     5    .

A．Put the list in your invitations

B．Give the gathering a specific purpose

C．Six to seven is a good size for a really connected conversation

D．It can be catching up with old friends or celebrating a birthday

E．It’s all about striking a balance between warmth and amazing food

F．This is where a clear purpose behind your gathering can help as well

G．In other words, a good gathering should give everybody a sense of belonging

8 . 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。

It old the woman who answered the phone at the local stable (马厩) that I only wanted to sit on a horse. I didn’t want to go anywhere—no need to sightsee. I just wanted the experience of sitting on a horse. My idea of exercise was turning a page in my favorite book. Therefore, for me, to sit on a horse was a very big deal.

She said I’d have to do it with an instructor alongside. Okay. It was going to be a celebration of my sixty-fifth birthday. I wanted to mark this special day by trying something new.

The next Saturday morning, along with a good friend, who would not laugh but would record the moment of my achievement, I arrived at the stable and went inside. I was nervous—I began to doubt if that was really a good idea.

Nancy, my instructor, teacher and caretaker, walked over to greet me. My adventure-for-the-hour cheerleader stood about five feet tall and nodded to me with a smile that wouldn’t quit. The horse, whose reins (缰绳) she held, was introduced as Lightning. He was gray and looked quite bored.

I thought I could stand on a box and get on the horse. However, I was told to put my left foot in the stirrup (马镫) directly, and I was doing the hop-and-jump step, holding on to the saddle (马鞍). Once, twice, no luck. I was still on the ground. I was wet from tiredness and anxiety. Once again, I was thinking of using a box or even leaving. But Nancy was urging me on. I quickly bargained with myself for another try, and that was going to be it. Later, I could only guess that I must have blacked out because, in a magic moment, I was sitting on the saddle on the third try.

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。
However, I didn’t realize I’d be up so high!
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Finally, I was told I could stop.
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9 . 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
1. How long will the course run this year?

A．Six weeks.

B．Seven weeks.

C．Eight weeks.

2. What was the woman surprised at?

A．The lack of assistants.

B．The condition of weather.

C．The number of children.

3. What made last year’s course unsuccessful?

A．There were too many assistants.

B．There were too many boring activities.

C．There was too much rain.

4. What new activities can the children have this year?

A．Adventure sports.

B．Fun programs.

C．Creative classes.

10 . Top 4 Music Festivals in 2023

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

Originally focused on jam bands and folk rock, this festival has expanded to include rock and roll. Once praised by Rolling Stone magazine as being amongst the “50 Moments That Changed Rock &. Roll”,Bonnaroo has firmly strengthened its place as one of the most influential festivals in North America.

When & where: June 15-18, 2023;Great Stage Park, Tennessee
Rolling Loud Festival

In only a few short years Rolling Loud shot up to become the king of all hip hop festival series. With editions held in New York, LA, the Bay Area, Australia, Toronto, the Netherlands, Portugal and of course its flagship in Miami, the festival is by far the biggest festival to hip hop.

When &. where: July 21-23,2023;Miami, Florida
Stagecoach Festival

Stagecoach is the Coachella of country music in every way. The lineup(阵容)is one of the most hotly anticipated in the country and annually features the biggest names in modern country music, you’re likely to spot some celebrities onsite.

When & where: April 28-30,2023;Indio,California
Ⅲ Points

As one of the country’s leading boutique(精品店)festivals,Ⅲ Points has been raising the bar in terms of giving creativiy a platform since 2013.Firmly base on electronic music, the festival also showcases the best from hip hop and rock with only one criteria to make it on the bill: your music has to be good.

When & where: October 20-21,2023; Miami, Florida
1. Where should visitors go if they want to enjoy country music?

A．Tennessee.

B．Florida.

C．California.

D．Delaware.

2. Which music festival lasts the longest?

A．Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.	B．Rolling Loud Festival.
C．Stagecoach Festival.	D．III Points.

3. What do Rolling Loud Festival and III Points have in common?

A．They both have the same criteria.	B．They both feature rock.
C．They both perform electronically.	D．They both play hip hop.