1 . 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。

Chen Yishi, of Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, has devoted most of his life to woodblock printing, an ancient art     1     has embodied(体现) the charm of Chinese characters for hundreds of years. In 2006, the traditional craft     2     (list) among China’s first items of national intangible cultural heritage, and Chen has been honored as a     3    (represent) inheritor(继承人).

Known as the “living fossil” of printing, woodblock printing originated in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Inheritors of the craft follow the ancient ways, using traditional tools     4     (carve) characters and patterns on a wooden block. Next, ink is applied to the carved face, and blank pages of paper, silk     5     other material are pressed down on the ink, picking up the impression. Those pages are then bound into a book.

The passion for woodblock printing     6    (run) in Chen’s family for more than 100 years. His grandfather was a famous Qing woodblock craftsman. Chen     7    (he) has been practicing the craft since he was 13 years old. The Chens and the city of Yangzhou are making efforts to attract more people’s attention through publicity. They have made light covers, fans and other daily items     8     (use) woodblock printing and sold them     9     low prices. “The public will have access to it through these     10     (product),” said Chen Meiqi, Chen’s daughter, “They will get to appreciate woodblock printing, and then protect it.”

2 . In Hollywood, few actors have experienced a career as diverse and prolific as Harrison Ford. From the fearless Indiana Jones to the charming Han Solo and the world-weary Rick Deckard, Ford’s portrayal (饰演) of iconic characters has left a permanent mark on cinema and pop culture. Yet, the irony lies in how many of his career-defining roles fell into this “late bloomer’s” lap by chance.

Born in Chicago, Harrison was discouraged from pursuing a career on the silver screen early on, having failed to land any significant parts. Instead, he turned to professional carpentry (木工) as a means to keep his family fed.

But fate had other plans. While working as a carpenter in Hollywood, Ford crossed paths with numerous celebrity clients such as Joan Didion and, most notably, director George Lucas, who hired him to build cabinets for his office. Little did Ford know that this chance encounter would lead to his breakthrough role as the charming Han Solo in Star Wars. Lucas was impressed by Ford’s presence and offered him the iconic role. In time, Ford rose to a star.

Ford’s next lucky moment came when he tried out for the role of Indiana Jones in a massive project by Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Spielberg initially wanted Ford for the role, but Lucas was hesitant as he had already worked with Ford on Star War and 1973’s American Graffiti. Then the production team tried many other possibilities but without luck. Eventually, the role went to Ford, strengthening his status as a Hollywood legend.

The film series became a worldwide sensation, stimulating people’s imagination and inspiring a generation of future archaeologists. Over 40 years and four films later, Ford found himself completing the series with the fifth and final installment. Eighty-one-year-old Harrison received a five-minute standing ovation (鼓掌) at the Cannes Film Festival Premiere and picked up an honorary Palmed’ Or for his achievements.

Ford’s commitment to his career is evident as he said, “I love the work! My luck has been to work with incredibly talented people, to find my way into this crowd of geniuses.” Despite his legendary status in Hollywood, Ford’s humility shines through.

1. What does the underlined word “prolific” probably mean in paragraph 1?

A．Productive.

B．Fruitless.

C．Hard-earned.

D．Promising.

2. What made Harrison discouraged in his early film career?

A．His lack of talent.	B．The uncertain prospect.
C．The dull industry.	D．His family opposition.

3. What is the factor highlighted in the passage in Ford’s landing the important roles?

A．His good fortune.	B．His convincing acting.
C．His fine reputation.	D．His big circle of friends.

4. Which of the following best describes Harrison?

A．A rising film genius.	B．A humble carpenter.
C．A Hollywood legend.	D．A fearless challenger.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the only problem of Fitzgerald’s new film according to the man?

A．It is uninteresting.

B．It lacks musical performances.

C．It’s only aimed at one age group.

2. What instrument does Fitzgerald like best?

A．The violin.

B．The piano.

C．The guitar.

3. Why do many important people dislike Fitzgerald?

A．He doesn’t respect other people.

B．He changes his mind quite often.

C．He expresses his views directly.

4. What does the man think of Fitzgerald’s personality?

A．Attractive.

B．Warm-hearted.

C．Outgoing.

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。

To write his own medical text, Li Shizhen referenced over 800 medical texts, countless books on history and geography, and works of literature. He even studied the complete works of many ancient poets, from     1     he selected a surprising number of verses about medicine. However, the greatest issue he encountered was the widespread     2    (inconsistent) in the use of drug names. Realising the importance of field research outweighed     3    of extensive reading, in 1565 Li travelled far and wide into the mountains and wilderness. He covered what are today’s provinces of Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui and Jiangsu, and many other places.

After over a decade of field research, Li     4    (successful) completed the first draft of his masterpiece, Bencao Gangmu, or the Compendium of Materia Medica in 1578. He revised     5     work at least three times right up until his death in 1593.

Since its first publication in 1596, the book     6    (receive) world-wide recognition. British naturalist Charles Darwin acknowledged the book     7     an “ancient Chinese encyclopedia.” In 2011, the book    8    (list) on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. In 2017, an international conference was held in Beijing     9    (celebrate) Li’s 500th birthday.

Today, there are a     10    (grow) number of international exchanges centering on Li Shizhen and his book, and many people around the world can still find the wisdom of human development in this ancient classic.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can we learn from the talk?

A．Janet Gordon has written her own book.

B．Jessica Watson broke a record in 2010.

C．Jesse Martin lost fingers while climbing a mountain.

2. What led Jessica to make the attempt?

A．A book.

B．Her parents.

C．A painting.

3. When did Jordan climb Mount Qomolangma?

A．In 1993.

B．In1996.

C．In2010.

4. What is people’s attitude to Jordan’s climb up Mount Qomolangma?

A．Supportive.

B．Opposed.

C．Optimistic.

6 . 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。

Ban Zhao (Chinese: 班昭; 45-117 CE) , courtesy name Huiban, was a Chinese historian, philosopher, and politician. She was the first known female Chinese historian. She     1       (complete) her brother Ban Gu’s work on the history of the Western Han, the Book of Han. She also wrote Lessons for Women, an     2     (influence) work on women’s conduct. She also had great interest in astronomy and mathematics and wrote poems, commentaries, essays and several longer works, not all of     3     survive.

Ban Zhao was born in Anling, near     4     is now modern Xianyang, Shaanxi province. She married a local resident named Cao Shishu.     5     (luck) her husband died when she was still young. She never remarried, instead devoting her life to scholarship. She was the daughter of the famous historian Ban Biao and younger sister of the general Ban Chao     6     the historian Ban Gu.

Ban Zhao contributed greatly to the completion of Hanshu literally the Book of Han, the official dynastic history of the Western Han. After Ban Gu     7     (imprison) and died in 92 because of his association     8     the royal family, Ban Zhao helped finish the work by making up for the missing part of the Babiao (Eight Tables) . She added the genealogy of the mother of the emperor,     9       (provide) much information which was not usually kept.

Ban Zhao’s Lessons for Women, originally only     10     (intend) for the daughters in Ban Zhao’s family, was circulated immediately at court and in the communities. It was popular for centuries in China as a guide for women’s conduct.

7 . The following is part of an interview between Professor Bernard Feringa (a Nobel Price winner) and a CNN reporter.

Q: You often say that universities should be playgrounds. How can we make sure that this is a case?

A: I’m a strong believer in challenging students at all levels — to think, to discover and to go beyond the current knowledge. The universities have a special role here, because academic training and science should go beyond the current horizon. I think that we shouldn’t forget that we shouldn’t train our students for today or tomorrow; we should train them for 10 to 20 years from now. Because then they will be the innovators in our society, and they will be the persons that make a difference. Train our students for future means that they have to be able to surpass the border of our current knowledge. This is what I mean with playground. I mean that you have sufficient space to think, to discover and to be free to make mistakes, but in particular to make the next steps, be creative and not limited by what should be done. A lot of things happen by accident and suddenly you get a major breakthrough or new insight. Schools should encourage students to ask questions and be creative.

Q: What is it that you like so much about teaching?

A: I really enjoy the transfer of the beauty of knowledge: insights, questions, things that we don’t know, or the limitations of what we know. I never get tired of my job. I think that you share with your students the opportunity to transfer some knowledge, but also get a lot of things back by asking questions and discussing. Across all fields, from natural sciences to humanities, you have knowledge and insights built upon generations and decades. At the universities we have to transfer a lot of knowledge and teach students the basic skills and techniques. But it’s also our duty to go beyond that — to ask them questions about what we don’t know and what improvements we can make for the future. Doing surgery in the hospital now might be taken over by robots in the future. How are we going to deal with that? Or will we be able to make fuel for airplanes? These are challenging and tough questions but to share those with the students is really nice. Most of all, I think the beauty of knowledge and the excitement of insights and discoveries is fantastic.
1. What does the professor agree to?

A．Students are bound to surpass their present teachers.

B．Students are expected to be different future citizens.

C．Students are supposed to have more academic training.

D．Students should definitely be encouraged to be challenged.

2. What does “plavground” mean to Bernard Feringa?

A．An area for physical activities.	B．An area for extra-curricular experiments.
C．An area for bold exploration.	D．An area for academic improvements.

3. Which saying can best describe the reason for the professor’s devotion to teaching?

A．He who teaches learns.	B．Work makes a workman.
C．Never too old to learn.	D．Truth never fears investigation.

4. How can you describe Professor Bernard Feringa?

A．Respectable and reliable.	B．Innovative and devoted.
C．Generous and sharp-minded.	D．Independent and professional.

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement     1     the 80th Venice Film Festival on Sept 2. He made history as the first Chinese actor     2     (win) the award.

The news created much     3    (excite) in the film industry and across social media. It reflected the global     4    (recognize) of Hong Kong cinema,     5     has been an important force in the film world.

    6     62-year-old actor said he wanted to share the award with all who have helped him during his 40-year acting career. The lifetime award recognizes the actor’s rich collection of famous works. Since he became an actor in the early 1980s, Leung     7    (become) famous globally for his performances in director Wong Kar-wai’s award-winning films.

Famous director Ang Lee described Leung     8     “a director’s dream”,     9    (say)Leung can show complicated emotions simply through his eyes. “He can say more in one look than many actors can with a full monologue (独白),” Lee added.

Leung’s next film, Silent Friend, will start filming in April 2024. Leung will play a scientist and work with a top film     10     (produce)to show a story across different countries. The world’s audience is looking forward to another fresh and touching performance by Leung.

9 . In 1959, Handler changed how toy dolls were made when she introduced “Barbie” to the world. With her mature figure, Barbie was one of the first “grown-up” dolls to hit the retail market.

Handler wanted to create a toy that was different from the baby dolls that dominated little girls’ toy boxes. She wanted a doll that girls could project their future dreams upon and allowed for limitless clothing and career choices. Inspired by paper dolls of the time, Handler, to much disagreement, made sure Barbie had the body of a grown woman.

“My own philosophy of Barbie,” Handler wrote in her autobiography, “was that through the doll, the little girl could be anything she wanted to be. Barbie always represented the fact that a woman had choices.”

There’s even a Barbie for cancer patients — Brave Barbie — a partnership between Mattel and CureSearch that sends a bald (光头的) Barbie to families affected by cancer. “Gifting my daughter a Barbie who suffered from cancer was tremendous,” Michelle, a cancer survivor said, “We would play with that Barbie together and I’d heartbreakingly watch her pretend to take the doll to the hospital for chemo (化疗), or place its long wig on top of its head and tell the doll ‘It’s time to be beautiful again.’”

Bald Barbie was super brave and went on awesome adventures after chemo. Sometimes she felt sick and needed to sleep, but would feel much better after a rest. Bald Barbie always beat the cancer and went on to live a long and happy life with her family. That Barbie became so much more than a plastic doll — she was a means of communication and a coping mechanism during an extremely distressing time for little families.

1. Why did Handler create Barbie?

A．To make a hit in the retail market.	B．To appeal to girls with her diverse outfits.
C．To do a project on women’s career choices.	D．To inspire girls to make choices as they wish.

2. How might Michelle feel when watching her daughter with Brave Barbie?

A．Sad yet comforted.	B．Envious yet proud.
C．Overwhelmed and ashamed.	D．Heartbroken and regretful.

3. What does Brave Barbie mean to Michelle’s family?

A．A reliable emotional support.	B．A glue for broken relationships.
C．An effective practical treatment.	D．A secret medium of negotiation.

4. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A medical journal.	B．A charity brochure.
C．A financial report.	D．A story collection.

10 . Stéphanie Frappart made history on Thursday as the first woman to referee (裁判) a men’s World Cup match. Alongside assistants Neuza Back from Brazil and Karen Diaz from Mexico, the Frenchwoman was part of an all-female refereeing trio officiating Costa Rica vs. Germany in their Group E match.

Throughout her career, Frappart has achieved a seemingly endless series of firsts. In April 2019, she became the first female referee to take charge of a Ligue 1 match, in August 2019, the first to take charge of a major men’s European match, and in 2020, the first to officiate a men’s UEFA Champions League match.

At the World Cup,a referee might make 245 decisions in a single game, Sky Sports estimates, and if just one is wrong, it will be analyzed in microscopic detail.

It could alter the course of a game, or even a team’s World Cup-denying it a title or ensuring it progresses no further in the tournament. “When you make a mistake, it’s more important than if a player makes a mistake-there are more consequences for the teams,” Frappart says. “It’s also easy to say that it’s the fault of the referee and not the fault of our team when you lose.”

Inevitably, female referees are carefully examined, as they straddle (跨越) two traditionally male-dominated fields: football and leadership. “There are many questions involved if she’s there because she’s a woman.” Frappart recalls when she made her debut in Ligue. “It’s not only in football. I think in every job when you’re a woman you need to prove that you have the quality and after that they let you continue.” But as Frappart refereed more matches, the stance towards her gradually changed. “Now, it’s not a question of gender. It’s now only a question about competencies.”

With women refereeing, the matches at the Qatar World Cup broadcast to huge audiences worldwide. Frappart knew it encouraged more women to pick up a whistle and take more and more responsibility. “So if you have more female referees on the TV perhaps it might make it easier for women to say: ‘OK, this is possible.’”

1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．Frappart’s life experience.	B．Frappart’s achievements.
C．Frappart’s contributions.	D．Frappart’s habits.

2. Which of the following words can best describe Frappart’s job as a referee?

A．Creative and rewarding.	B．Challenging but inspiring.
C．Difficult and meaningless.	D．Easy but troublesome.

3. The underlined words “made her debut ” in paragraph 5 means _______ .

A．made a speech	B．made full preparations
C．made her first appearance	D．made a living

4. What can we learn about Frappart?

A．The Qatar World Cup drew huge audiences for women refereeing.

B．It’s easy to put the blame for teams’failures on referees.

C．Frappart impressed the world with competencies in her first match.

D．In August 2019, Frappart was the first female referee in a Ligue 1 match.