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。

Eleven years after having Alzheimer’s (阿兹海默病) disease, 91-year-old Wu Mingzhu sometimes fails     1     (recognize) her previous colleagues or even family members     2     live by her side. But her memory of the melon varieties she developed while working in Xinjiang remains.

Born in Hubei Province, she     3     (admit) to Southwest Agricultural College in Chongqing in the late 1940s.Wu filed     4     application in 1955, and finally received agreement. In the winter of the same year, she boarded a truck with all her     5     (possession) and left for Xinjiang.

Though local watermelons and muskmelons (甜瓜) tasted sweet, Wu found that the local farmers mainly relied on     6     (tradition) farming techniques, and there was still much room for progress     7     the quantity and quality of their melons.

Starting in 1956, Wu and her colleagues     8     (meet) with local farmers to explore resources in the summer heat of over 40℃. She experimented with different methods on melons during the day, and read documents that had recorded 44 melon varieties before she arrived under candle light at night.

She developed new resources-10 watermelon varieties and 19 muskmelon varieties, featuring characteristics like better disease resistance, finer fruit quality, and greater adaptability,     9     (help) the farmers fatten their wallets. So we Chinese can     10     (crazy) eat watermelons in the hot summers.

2 . Four Famous Educators

John Dewey

Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont, United States

A faithful advocate of progressive education and liberalism, the American philosopher was the founder of the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. John Dewey’s famous writings included The Reflex Arc Concept in Psychology and Human Nature and Conduct. According to him, passion for knowledge and intellectual curiosity were central to a teacher.

Savitribai Phule

Birthplace: Naigaon, India

Savitribai Phule was a revolutionary social reformer who devoted her life to educating girls and bringing about gender (性别) equality in the face of resistance from the conservative Indian society. Phule, who was illiterate (文盲) until her marriage, went on to become a teacher, an achievement accomplished first by an Indian woman. With her husband, she established schools for girls in Maharashtra.

Maria Montessori

Birthplace: Chiaravalle, Italy

Maria Montessori was an Italian educator and physician best known for developing the Montessori method of education, a student-friendly method, which is being used in several public and private schools around the world. In 2020, she was nominated (提名) by Time magazine as one of their Top 100 Women of the Year.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, composer, and writer. His political philosophy influenced aspects of the French Revolution. He also helped develop modern economic, political, and educational thought. His writing inspired a complete change in French drama and poetry. His works also influenced such writers around the world as Tolstoy.

1. What was John Dewey famous as?

A．A philosopher.

B．A social reformer.

C．A teacher.

D．A writer.

2. Who developed a student-friendly teaching method?

A．John Dewey.	B．Savitribai Phule.
C．Maria Montessori.	D．Jean-Jacques Rousseau

3. Where was the person who made a difference in French drama born?

A．In the US.

B．In India.

C．In Italy.

D．In Switzerland.

3 . 钟南山院士是一位著名的医学专家。请你根据下列内容，写一篇介绍他的文章，向校报英文版投稿。主要内容如下：
①被认为是中国最伟大的医学专家之一；
②在非典疫情期间，做出重大贡献。在新冠肺炎疫情期间，对控制疫情也起了重要的作用；
③全心全意投入工作，喜欢体育活动，总是充满精力。
注意：
1. 次数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。
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4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did Tim’s father do for a living?

A．He was a model train seller.

B．He was a computer scientist.

C．He was an electronics engineer.

2. What did Tim use to make his first computer?

A．Parts from a printer.

B．Parts from a television.

C．Parts from a telephone.

3. What did Tim do in 1980?

A．He built the foundations for his famous invention.

B．He graduated from Oxford University.

C．He created the World Wide Web.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答小题。
1. What is the weather probably like?

A．Hot.

B．Dry.

C．Rainy.

2. Where did Matt begin his journey?

A．In England.

B．In California.

C．In Hawaii.

3. How many hours was Matt’s longest flight?

A．Fourteen hours.

B．Sixteen hours.

C．Sixteen and a half hours.

4. What will Matt do next?

A．Interview someone.

B．Share his experiences.

C．Plan on another journey.

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。

The crime drama, The Knockout(《狂飙》)was the biggest hit this year in China. Apart from the story itself, many people have praised the excellent acting of Zhang Songwen, an actor    1    was unknown to us before. He played a gang leader who used to be a fishmonger (鱼贩子). His amazing ability made viewers believe that he was not just playing a fictional bad guy.

His early years, in fact, were full of struggles. After entering the Beijing film academy, he was the hardest-working student in his class. But Zhang’s physical    2    (appear) was not so outstanding in show business. In the first 3 years after his graduation, he went over 800 different auditions (试镜) and failed     3    (get) the part in all of them.

But    4    (he) love for acting never died. In order    5    make a living, he accepted whatever acting roles that came his way. Although his pay was often quite low, the actor took every opportunity seriously. He studied each script carefully and     6    (think) hard about how he could perfectly bring the character to life on the screen. Slowly, he gained the favor of directors and     7    (invite) by them to play bigger roles. His successful performances in The Bad Kids and The Knockout show that all of his hard work had finally paid off.

We all want to be successful,     8    , we can’t realize our dream as    9    (quick) as we expect. All we can and should do is keep    10    (try).

7 . From fighting aliens in A Quiet Place to helping his best friend in Wonder, Noah Jupe has played approximately 20 different characters. And he’s only 18!

According to Noah, lots of kids dream of becoming movie stars, and he was no exception. The first time he performed on a real set, he truly fell in love with acting. His career began in 2015 when he was 10 years old. That year, he appeared in a British TV show: the award-winning series Downton Abbey. Two years later, he made his feature film debut (初次登台) in The Man. Since then, he’s been occupied with many movie roles and has worked with some of Hollywood’s most accomplished actors. Noah’s been directed by George Clooney and has acted with Matt Damon, Nicole Kidman, Christian Bale and more.

Noah’s life has been full of opportunities. In an interview, he was asked how he stayed so levelheaded(沉稳的). He responded, “This industry is a very easy place to get lost.” But Noah stressed he had a great support system at home, and his family helped keep things normal. He made the conscious decision to stay in school and live in London, away from all the craziness of Hollywood, which gives Noah the privacy he values.

When he’s away on long movie shoots, he can’t wait to get back home. He says he loves going home to his family. According to Noah, the key is “to keep those people who you trust and care about as close as possible”.

At some point in the future, Noah hopes to make his own films and continue acting. He says, “I want to do what I’m enthusiastic about and keep doing it for the rest of my life!” Looking ahead, we can, no doubt, expect to see more great performances that involve the talent of Noah Jupe.

1. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A．Noah’s childhood dream.	B．Noah’s love for acting.
C．Noah’s career path.	D．Noah’s outstanding colleagues.

2. What makes Noah remain calm?

A．Opportunities and privacy.	B．Consciousness and family’s support.
C．Advice from accomplished actors.	D．London’s quiet atmosphere.

3. Which can best describe Noah as an actor?

A．Established and promising.	B．Productive but stressful.
C．Successful but doubted.	D．Stable and supportive.

4. In which column of a magazine or newspaper may the article appear?

A．Finance.

B．Custom.

C．Health.

D．Entertainment.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did Susan Sontag write in her books?

A．Poetry.

B．Essays.

C．Dramas.

2. How many languages have Susan Sontag’s works been translated into?

A．17.

B．20.

C．32.

3. Why was Susan Sontag different from other social critics?

A．She appeared in films.

B．She wrote many love stories.

C．She has never appeared on TV.

4. What do we know about Susan Sontag?

A．She set up 15,000 libraries.

B．She was a common social critic.

C．She was referred to as one influential thinker.

9 . Alexa von Tobel, a successful entrepreneur(企业家), learned an important lesson during her time at Harvard University: Money alone doesn’t bring happiness. Despite achieving financial(财务的) success by selling her startup for millions of dollars, Alexa believes that true happiness comes from things that money can’t buy.

During her undergraduate studies in psychology, Alexa had the opportunity to study at Harvard’s Leadership and Happiness Laboratory, also known as the “Happiness Lab”. This experience gave her a new understanding on what truly brings happiness. She discovered that it’s the simple routines and daily actions that create a sense of community and connection, rather than material wealth.

Alexa’s mindset(思维模式) still influences her work. She believes that finding happiness is more important than just making money. Alexa thinks it’s important to take pride in the process of building a company, rather than only focus ing on the financial outcomes.

She applies this attitude to her personal life as well. Alexa and her husband value celebrating the journey rather than just the end results, even when it comes to raising their kids.

While at Harvard, Alexa was greatly inspired by Tal Ben-Shahar and Shawn Achor, who taught a popular course on “Positive Psychology”. This field emphasizes finding joy and satisfaction by connecting with others, being grateful, and having a positive mindset.

For Alexa, the lessons from her time at Harvard still remind her to focus on whatever brings her joy in her life, rather than obsessing over money or materials. “The daily effort drives happiness, not the outcome,” she says.

1. When did Alexa have a new understanding of happiness?

A．After she graduated from college.

B．After she married her husband.

C．When she studied at Harvard.

D．When she was 30 years old.

2. What is the mindset in Alexa’s family?

A．The result isn’t important at all.

B．The richer you are, the happier you are.

C．The more successful you are, the happier you are.

D．The process is more important than the outcome.

3. Who inspired Alexa greatly at Harvard?

A．Her psychology teacher.	B．Her literature teacher.
C．Her physics teacher.	D．Her PE teacher.

4. What does the under lined phrase“obsessing over”probably mean in the last paragraph?

A．Referring to.	B．Caring about.
C．Getting along with.	D．Taking over.

10 . Zhang Zening, a hanfu enthusiast in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, set foot on an extraordinary journey to restore (复兴) this traditional Chinese clothing. Inspired by ancient wall paintings, Zhang planned to turn them into wearable pieces. She believed hanfu serves as a gateway into the past, allowing people to truly connect with their cultural heritage. “I believe as a reflection of our historical culture, hanfu, when appreciated by children for its beauty, is likely to be naturally loved,” said Zhang.

Upon graduating from college, Zhang first worked in material research and frequently organized various hanfu activities in her spare time. Later she opened a hanfu studio with some friends and started her own career. Around 2015, Zhang began to focus on the process of hanfu restoration.

On a visit to Dunhuang, she was fascinated by the paintings there, wondering how she could possibly transform these paintings into wearable pieces. Despite her determination, she found it was troublesome. She has devoted a large amount of time to researching clothing patterns, analyzing materials and personally handling the printing. In over eight years, she managed to restore more than 50 sets.

Zhang pointed that hanfu restoration is a relatively promising and profitable field within the culture circle. Unlike others specializing in hanfu of different dynasties, such as the Han Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty, Zhang is not limited to specific time periods, and tries to focus on restoring whatever are painted on the walls.

Her unusual craftsmanship has not only delighted hanfu enthusiasts but also gave some opportunities to make a living. Now the owner of Helu Hanfu Studio, Zhang has cooperated with women’s re-employment organizations, seeking full-time stay-at-home women with sewing skills, among whom are many single mothers.

1. Why did Zhang decide to restore hanfu?

A．To enrich her after-school activities.	B．To carry forward Chinese culture.
C．To achieve her childhood dream.	D．To make it suit modern tastes.

2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．It takes a lot to restore hanfu.	B．It’s easy to copy the painting patterns.
C．Printing patterns is the biggest problem.	D．There has been a growing demand for hanfu.

3. What can best describe Zhang Zening?

A．Humorous and open-minded.	B．Brave and warm-hearted.
C．Independent and well-educated.	D．Responsible and business-minded.

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

A．Restoring timeless grace: the return of hanfu

B．Bearing a positive attitude: the hope of career

C．A determined woman making breakthroughs

D．A wonderful tradition facing challenges