1 . 在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。

Lin Qiaozhi was     1     (deep) affected by her mother’s death when she was five. At age 18, instead of following the traditional path of marriage, she     2     (choose) to study medicine.     3     (think) of the high tuition fees, her brother complained while she insisted on her idea.

When Lin Qiaozhi     4     (take) the college entrance exam, a candidate fainted, and only she and the invigilator (监考官) stood out to give the candidate first aid. But as a result, she was unable     5     (complete) an exam in English, her best subject. She thought she would lose her chance to go to university, but fortunately, she     6     (admit) due to a strong recommendation from her invigilator.

Eight years later, Lin graduated from PUMC with the Wenhai scholarship, the     7     (high) prize given to graduates. Within six months, she was named a chief resident physician, a position     8     usually took four years to achieve. After     9     (work) for a few years, she was sent to study in Europe and then, in 1939, in the US. She greatly impressed her America colleagues,     10     invited her to stay. Dr Lin, however, rejected the offer. She wanted to serve the women and children at home.

The new People’s Republic of China witnessed Dr. Lin Qiaozhi playing a key role. Over the next several     11     (decade), she held many important positions, but she was more interested in tending patients, publishing medical research care for women and children,     12     training the next generation of doctors. She said that doctors should be responsible for the patients and treat them as sisters.

Though Lin never married or had children of her own, she was known     13     the “mother of ten thousand babies”, having delivered over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. Dr Lin did not retire     14     the day she died, 22 April 1983. Because she had no children of her own, she left all her savings to a kindergarten and a fund for new doctors.

It     15     (be) forty years since she passed away. Looking back on the history of obstetrics and gynecology (妇产科) in the past hundred years, Lin Qiaozhi will always be the one we can not forget or neglect.

2 . 阅读短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Lin Qiaozhi is a great woman,     1     was known as “the mother of 10,000 babies”,     2     (deliver) over 50,000 babies in her life. She thought life was p    3     (珍贵的). And she chose to study medicine at age eighteen rather than find a good husband like the     4     (major) of girls. After great efforts, she made it and became the first woman ever     5     (hire) as a resident physician in the PUMC hospital.

We all     6     (承认) San Francisco is a famous city, which is     7     the west coast of America. The city rebuilt itself after the earthquake that     8     (occur) in 1906, which     9     (claim) over 3000 lives. During the gold rush, countless people from all over the world came here to     10     (寻找) their fortune.

3 . 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。

Walking into Wei Lamei's home in Xi'an, one can hardly imagine that the room belongs to a 74-year-old granny, with all kinds of dolls     1    (fill) every corner. She     2    (make) at least 700 large cartoon dolls and countless small ones over the past 26 years.

Wei developed a    3     (fascinate) for making dolls at the age of eight     4    she saw a Russian girl with a blond doll in her arms."After retirement, I began to think about following my childhood dream," said Wei.

    5    (drive) by the dream, in her late 50s, Wei headed to Beijing on her own     6    (seek) better opportunities. After 13 years of hard work in Beijing, she developed her unique design concept and     7    (remark) sewing(缝纫)skills.

In 2010, she returned to Xi'an and turned her home into a workshop.She has ten pairs of glasses and keeps them in different places in the house,so she can browse fashion applications on her smartphone anytime. At     8    same time, she often draws inspiration from Xi'an, the ancient city with a long history, and adds traditional cultural elements to her works. She also     9    (active) participates in live-streaming activities, sharing her daily work and attracting many young fans.

There is no certain way to live our lives. The most important thing is     10    we can do what we love.

4 . Isadora Duncan is considered by many to be the progenitor of modern dance. To Duncan, classical ballet, with its strict rules of posture and formation, was “ugly and against nature”. She refused to accept traditional ballet steps, preferring to emphasize improvisation(即兴创作), emotion, and the human form. She said, “I spent long days and nights in the studio seeking that dance which might be the expression of the human spirit through the body’s movements.” By making connections between human emotion and the movements of dance, Duncan hoped to make dance a form of high art rather than simple entertainment. She developed free and natural movements inspired by the classical Greek arts, folk dances, social dances and natural forces. She drew on a number of sports moves, including skipping, running, jumping, leaping, and tossing. The athleticism and classical roots of her style are reflected in her innovative costume choice of a Grecian tunic(束腰外衣) and bare feet, which allowed for a physical freedom that could not be achieved in the traditional ballet costumes and pointed shoes that limited dancers. With time, she gained a very wide following and set up several schools in Europe and the United States.

Duncan’s fame, however, did not bring her wealth. In the later years of her life, her financial situation worsened, and finally she had to live in apartments rented by friends and supporters. Duncan also received criticism for some of her personal opinions.

In spite of the problems, Duncan is remembered today for her artistic achievements: the creation of modern dance and its high place among the arts. While Duncan’s own schools no longer exist, her style of dance continues to be practiced. Her life inspired novels, ballets, and films, and her likeness was included in the sculpture created by Antoine Bourdelle over the entrance of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

1. What does the underlined word “progenitor” Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Sponsor.

B．Originator.

C．Instructor.

D．Competitor.

2. What can we learn about Duncan’s costume choice?

A．It allowed dancers to move naturally and freely.

B．It included newly designed pointed shoes.

C．It was white and extremely simple.

D．It was introduced from Greece.

3. What is the main purpose of the second paragraph?

A．To explore the connection between art and wealth.

B．To characterize Duncan as a dishonorable person.

C．To prove Duncan was adored by friends and relatives.

D．To show Duncan lived a hard life in her declining years.

4. What is Duncan mainly famous for?

A．Her inspiration for artists.	B．The invention of a new-form dance.
C．Her special personal views.	D．The foundation of many dance schools.

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。

A Chinese swimmer has made history again. Last week, Qin Haiyang,    1     won all the 23 gold medals in the men’s breaststroke (蛙泳),     2     (award) as the Best Male Swimmer of the Year 2023 of World Aquatics in Budapest, Hungary. This    3     (recognize) came just a day after he secured the Swimming World Cup Overall Male Award.     4     (amazing), at the championships in Fukuoka, the 24-year old broke the Asian record five times and became the first swimmer in history    5     (earn) all three breaststroke titles at a single edition of the event.

Chinese swimming in men’s breaststroke events was hardly talked about    6    the sudden appearance of Qin. Before him, China’s    7     (late) achievement in the men’s 100m breaststroke even was made by Qi Lieyun when he beat the word record in 1957. Qin’s winning in Fukuoka has filled a 66-year gap    8    China’s history. In breaststroke    9    almost all the movements are underwater, swimmers required high technical skills. “Even    10    slight difference in the angle of your palms is likely to affect your speed in the water,” Qin told Jimu News.

6 . Rosalind Franklin, one of the most outstanding female scientists of the 20th century, was a remarkable British chemist and X-ray crystallographer (晶体学家). She made a great contribution to the discovery of the structure of DNA, which led to a revolution in modern biology and genetics (遗传学).

Born in London in 1920, Rosalind grew up in a family of scientists and mathematicians. She received her undergraduate degree in physical chemistry from the University of Cambridge and pursued her postgraduate degree in physical chemistry. at King’s College London. It was during this time that she developed a keen interest in DNA structure, which she explored through X-ray crystallography.

Rosalind’s contribution to the discovery of DNA structure was very important. Working alongside other scientists at the Medical Research Council in Cambridge, she used her skills in X-ray crystallography to produce high-resolution images of DNA molecules. Her images helped reveal the crucial helical (螺旋) structure of DNA, which was groundbreaking in the field of genetics.

Despite her achievements, Rosalind’s role in the discovery of DNA structure was not always acknowledged. She faced discrimination and sexism within the scientific community and was often overlooked for credit and recognition for her work.

James Watson and Francis Crick announced the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA in 1953, which they attributed to Rosalind and another scientist, Maurice Wilkins. However, it wasn’t until years later that Rosalind’s contribution was fully recognized.

Rosalind’s legacy continues to inspire scientists and researchers worldwide today. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of determination, hard work, and a willingness to take risks in pursuit of scientific advancement. Despite the challenges she faced, Rosalind persevered and made a significant impact in the field of chemistry. Her contributions to the scientific community will always be remembered, and she will remain an inspiration to generations of future scientists.

1. What can we know about Rosalind’s upbringing from the first two paragraphs?

A．She had a strong interest in science.	B．She came from a extremely rich family.
C．She was born in King’s College London	D．She got her postgraduate degree in Cambridge.

2. What was Rosalind Franklin’s contribution to the discovery of DNA structure?

A．Discovering the double helix structure.

B．Conducting X-ray crystallography analysis.

C．Overcoming the discrimination and sexism.

D．Pursuing a postgraduate degree in chemistry.

3. What does the underlined word “discrimination” mean in Paragraph 4?

A．Praise.

B．Support.

C．Neglect.

D．Prejudice

4. What does Franklin’s story tell us?

A．The value of determination, hard work, and risk-taking.

B．The importance of DNA structure in biology and genetics.

C．The challenges faced by female scientists in the 20th century.

D．The significance of X-ray crystallography in scientific research.

7 . Growing up on a farm, Tori James spent much of her early years outdoors, building shelters and playing in muddy streams. She describes herself as an ambitious, adventurous child who went to bed reading the survival guides that lived on her bedside table. Even so, James says she could never have predicted that, one day, she might be the youngest British woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Today, James is a professional adventurer. Yet ahead of her first expedition at the age of 18, which she spent mapping the cracks of Iceland’s Vatnajökull glacier with the British Exploring Society, James recalls doubting her ability to last a month out in the cold without the comfort of a hot bath. “It’s only by stepping out of our comfort zone that we understand our true potential,”she explains. “That’s when the magic happens.”

Although James has spent a significant part of her life exploring some of the most remote landscapes in the world, when it comes to traveling, she believes that there are numerous ways for everyone to push their boundaries, other than by undertaking physical challenges. James also encourages would-be adventurers not to be put off by the stereotypical image of the rugged, hardy explorer. “I am such a believer that, with the right support and skills, everyone can bring something to an expedition,” she says.

Sometimes, she adds, it’s only out in the field that someone’s hidden talents emerge. A diverse team can be key to a successful trip, particularly given the role of exploration in today’s world. “Historically, exploration has been about people finding nature’s hardest obstacles and trying to either overcome them, or beat them,” says James. “But now, for me at least, exploration is about connecting, not conquering. It’s about our connection to the living world around us, it’s about sharing its importance once we’ve returned and it’s about figuring out how to do adventure sustainably.”

1. What do we know about James?

A．She was once doubted to be a professional adventurer.

B．She enjoys reading thrilling adventure survival stories.

C．She was a child with big dreams and a desire for exploration.

D．She might be the youngest woman to conquer Mount Everest.

2. What would James probably agree with according to Paragraph 3?

A．Few ways are there for us to push our boundaries.

B．Future explorers are supposed to venture bravely.

C．Exploring remote landscapes in the world is of significance.

D．Support and skills are sure to bring out the best of explorers.

3. What might be the value of exploration nowadays?

A．To make the most of people’s hidden talent.

B．To overcome the possible hardest obstacles.

C．To figure out how to have a successful adventure.

D．To engage in sustainable interactions with nature.

4. What might be the best title of this text?

A．Born to Be Adventurers.	B．Connecting the Living World.
C．James’s Amazing Expeditions.	D．Adventurer James’s Travel Insights.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is Chris Hemsworth best known for playing?

A．Loki.

B．Kim Hyde.

C．Thor.

2. How many brothers does Chris Hemsworth have?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

3. What does Leonie Hemsworth do for a living?

A．She is a TV host.

B．She is a teacher.

C．She is an actress.

4. When did Chris Hemsworth get married?

A．In 2010.

B．In 2012.

C．In 2015.

9 . Uygur musician, Sanubar will give two concerts in Beijing and Shanghai on Jan. 13 and 14, featuring songs with dutar — a traditional folk instrument, which her father loved playing at home. “The instrument was hanging on the wall at my home and my father often played it for fun. My mother always sang along and we danced together,” recalls Sanubar, who was born into a Uygur family in Xinjiang. When her father died, Sanubar, who was 8 years old, composed her first song to honor him.

One of the songs she will perform is White Horse, adapted from an old Xinjiang folk song and telling a love story. “I get inspired by poems. Poems are as rhythmic as music. So when I read a beautiful poem, I easily connect it with its sounds, which allows me to turn the poem into a song,” says Sanubar. Some other songs are selected from the Xinjiang Uygur Muqam recorded on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008 by UNESCO, which includes songs, dances, folk and classical music.

Sanubar learned to play dutar at Xinjiang Arts University and, after graduation, she joined the Xinjiang Art Theater Muqam Art Troupe. From 2003 to 2005, she came to Beijing’s Central Conservatory of Music to study music production. In 2010, at the age of 39, Sanubar enrolled in the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where she spent four years learning to compose and got her Bachelor’s degree.

So far, Sanubar has written over 100 songs and released about 10 albums. She teaches dutar at an art school in the regional capital Urumqi. Sanubar and other folk musicians sang and danced with smiling faces. “I notice that many young people in Xinjiang are learning traditional instruments and singing old songs, which makes me very happy.” says Sanubar.

1. What originally inspired Sanubar’s music career?

A．The rhythm of poems.	B．The impact of her father.
C．The honor of her first song.	D．The company of her mother.

2. What can we learn about Sanubar in paragraph 2?

A．She promoted the beauty of traditional folk art.	B．She wrote many beautiful poems from old songs.
C．She gained reputation both at home and abroad.	D．She helped complete the Xinjiang Uygur Muqam.

3. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．Sanubar’s main achievements.	B．Sanubar’s learning experiences.
C．The composition of folk songs.	D．The preservation of local music.

4. Which words can best describe Sanubar according to the last paragraph?

A．Intelligent and sensitive.	B．Elegant and reliable.
C．Energetic and productive.	D．Motivated and cautious.

10 . Njobati, a young woman from Cameroon, faced a challenging journey when she moved from her English-speaking area to a French-speaking area of the country to attend university. The sharp differences between these areas, once part of the British and French empires, made it difficult for her to fit in, which led her to examine her own identity—who she truly was.

Seeking guidance, she turned to her grandfather who also felt disconnected from his own culture. He expressed sadness about what the Nso had lost both culturally and materially, including Ngonnso statue. Ngonnso was the founder of Nso dating back to the 14th Century, whose statue was an important cultural symbol for the Nso. However, it was taken by the Germans in 1902 and has been housed in Berlin’s Ethnological Museum ever since.

Inspired by her grandfather’s desire and saddened by the loss of culture, Njobati made a promise to bring back the statue. She believed it would not only achieve her grandfather’s wish but connect her with her Nso heritage again.

Njobati did many researches about the statue and former unsuccessful attempts. She realized that restitution (归还) was actually about facing the colonial ( 殖民主义的) past. Njobati decided to try differently. To gather support online and offline, Njobati began a grassroots campaign. She organized meetings in community halls and churches, met people one-on-one, and used the power of social media.Through Twitter, she established contact with the Ethnological Museum.

Njobati’s tireless efforts paid off. She was told that a decision about Ngonnso statue was coming, which was an important moment for her.

“Finally, this is happening. Not just for me, but for the Nso people, and for Cameroon,” She cried. “This also lends a hand to other communities that are seeking justice for stolen culture relics.”

1. What made Njobati decide to bring back the Ngonnso statue?

A．Her interest in colonial history.

B．Her grandfather’s identity problem.

C．Her desire to reconnect with Nso culture.

D．Her experience in attending university.

2. What did Njobati do to gain support for her campaign?

A．She did wide and complete researches.

B．She turned to her grandfather for guidance.

C．She contacted the Ethnological Museum directly.

D．She organized meetings and using social media.

3. What does “this” refer to in the last paragraph?

A．The fight for the statue.	B．The promise she made.
C．The grassroots campaign.	D．The return of the statue.

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

A．A fight against colonialism.	B．A cultural fighter.
C．A promise for grandpa.	D．A stolen cultural symbol.