一、短对话
1．When does the man usually practice yoga? A．At 5:30. B．At 6:00. C．At 6:30.
2．What does the man mean? A．He is going blind. B．He likes darkness.
C．He can't bear the strong light. 3．How often are the meetings held? A．Once a day. B．Once a week. C．Once a month.
4．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A flight. B．A vacation. C．The sunset.
5．When did the woman have breakfast? A．At 7:10. B．At 7:30. C．At 7:50
二、长对话
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does the woman probably want the man to do? A．Do some cleaning. B．Be careful in his job.
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C．Take out the trash in turn.
7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Mother and son. B．Brother and sister. C．Manager and new worker.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．Which part of the body did the man hurt? A．His ankle. B．His knee. C．His arm.
9．Why didn’t the man go to see the doctor immediately? A．He had to finish painting the house. B．He was too painful to walk. C．He didn’t feel much pain then.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10．How much can the woman spend on the car?
A．$2,000. B．$3,400. C．$43,000.
11．Why does the old woman give up driving?
A．She has poor eyesight. B．She is ill.
C．She needs to save some money. 12．What do we know about the old woman?
A．Her car costs too much. B．Her car is still in good condition. C．She lost her driving license.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13．What is more persuasive in the presentation?
A．Explaining dangers. B．Sbowing data. C．Presenting the outline.
14．What will attract the audience in the presentation?
A．Lists. B．Examples. C．Pictures.
15．What will the woman do to relieve anxiety?
A．Practice beforehand.
B．Have the man check her speech content. C．Prepare some questions from the audience. 16．What does the man advise the woman to do at last?
A．Pretend to be relaxed. B．Keep an optimistic attitude. C．Give the audience a surprise.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 17．What day is it today?
A．Friday. B．Saturday. C．Sunday.
18．What does Claire think helped her get the letter from Harvard ?
A．Formig good learning habits. B．Attending extra courses. C．Staying up late to study.
19．Why did Claire choose Harvard University ?
A．Her aunt was studying there. B．She has won a scholarship to it.
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C．She wants to be Madelyn's schoolmate. 20．What does Claire plan to do before September ?
A．Visit her aunt. B．Travel abroad. C．Visit some colleges.
三、阅读理解
World Press Photo
The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes and celebrates the best photo journalism and documentary photography produced over the last year. Entries for the 2023 World Press Photo Contest will open on 1 December 2022 and close on 10 January 2023. We are excited to welcome a multiplicity of stories and a diverse range of photographers from all over the world to enter the contest!
Regional winners
Every regional winner of the contest receives: ·A monetary prize of 1,000
·Inclusion in the annual World Press Photo year-long worldwide exhibition
·Inclusion in the annual collectible yearbook, available in multiple languages with a worldwide distribution of more than 30,000 copies
·Publication in the online collection and a personal profile on World Press Photo’s website ·A physical award
In addition, winners are often featured in major publications and invited to speak at public events, exhibition openings, and lectures throughout the year.
Global winners
A global jury selects the four global winners: the World Press Photo of the Year, the World Press Photo Story of the Year, the World Press Photo Long-Term Project Award, and the World Press Photo Open Format Award. The global winners will be chosen from the regional winners in their respective categories.
In addition to their regional prizes, global winners will also receive: ·An additional monetary prize of €5,000 ·An additional physical award
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21．Who would most probably enter for World Press Photo?
A．Storytellers. C．Librarians.
B．Photographers. D．Celebrities.
22．Which of the following benefits will Regional Winners receive?
A．Their works will be exhibited for years. B．A personal profile on any website is allowed.
C．30,000 copies of their works will be distributed to other winners. D．They will be invited to deliver speeches throughout the year. 23．If you were a global winner, what monetary prize would you receive?
A．€1000.
I’ve been in an 18-year love-hate relationship with a black walnut tree.
It’s a unique tree. In late September or early October, falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls (头骨) of you, your children, your neighbors and those that reside next door to them. Umbrellas in the yard are a must while dining in early August, and as for me, I wear my bike helmet while working in the garden.
The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy. It’s poisonous to several common plants. There have been many new plant varieties that I brought home with hopes that maybe the black walnut would accept them, but they failed to flourish.
What does work are native plants that naturally grow in the area. Native plants are important to have around since they provide beneficial pollinators (传粉者) like birds, bees and butterflies with seeds and contribute to a healthy and biodiverse environment. Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow, so they experience less stress.
Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard? Yes, however, getting rid of this tree standing at 50 feet with an 87-inch trunk is next to impossible. It’s also protected under the law. Rightfully so. Trees are important to the urban forest and for all of those that inhabit it.
Sometimes I think about my life without the black walnut. I can’t imagine a spring without the birds who arrive every year and loudly sing their songs before dawn. I’d miss falling asleep on lazy weekend afternoons as I look up into its leaves.
Every spring, I wonder what the season holds: What are the chances of being knocked unconscious while barbecuing? Like any good relationship, I’ll never be pleased. I’m stuck with this tree, so I’ll listen to its needs and
B．€4000.
C．€5000.
D．€6000.
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give it the space it requires. In return, my walnut offers a habitat for wildlife and a reminder. 24．Why does the author wear a bike helmet while working in the garden?
A．To protect the injured skull. C．To avoid being hit by the nuts. 25．What is the tree’s survival strategy?
A．It attracts beneficial pollinators. B．It lets out poison to drive away pests. C．It produces a chemical fatal to some plants. D．It competes for nutrition with similar species.
26．Which of the following DOESN’T account for the author’s love-hate relationship with the tree?
A．The volume of its fruits may bring inconvenience. B．The tree outcompetes the native plants in the garden. C．The tree is home to numerous birds and other creatures. D．The presence of the tree takes up much space of the garden. 27．The author most probably got a reminder from the tree that ________.
A．it’s better to give than to take
B．trees and plants have their own ways to flourish C．even a good relationship is not always trouble-free D．acceptance, instead of resistance, is the better way to be
With an abundance of sun and wind, Spain is positioning itself as Europe’s future leader in green hydrogen production to clean up heavy industries. But some energy experts express caution because this process relies on massive availability of zero-carbon electricity.
Green hydrogen is created when renewable energy sources power an electrical current that runs through water, separating its hydrogen and oxygen molecules (分子). The process doesn’t produce planet-warming carbon dioxide, but less than 0.1% of global hydrogen production is currently created in this way.
The separated hydrogen can be used in the production of steel, ammonia (氨) and chemical products, all of which require industrial processes that are harder to stop fossil fuels. Hydrogen also can be used as a transportation fuel, which could one day transform the highly polluting shipping and aviation sectors.
Spain’s large, windswept and thinly populated territory receives more than 2,500 hours of sunshine on average
B．To prevent herself from sunburn.
D．To reduce the chance of getting bitten by bees.
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per year, providing ideal conditions for wind and solar energy, and therefore green hydrogen production.
“If you look at where hydrogen is going to be produced in Europe in the next million years, it’s in two countries, Spain and Portugal,” said Thierry Lepercq, the founder and president of HyDeal Ambition, an industry platform bringing together 30 companies. “Hydrogen is the new oil.”
Lepercq is working with companies like Spanish gas pipeline corporation Enagas and global steel giant ArcelorMittal to design an end-to-end model for hydrogen production, distribution and supply at a competitive price. Criticism has centered on green hydrogen’s higher cost compared with highly-polluting “gray hydrogen” drawn from natural gas. Lepercq argues that solar energy produced in Spain is priced low enough to compete.
Globally, Lepercq said, “Electricity is 20% of energy consumption. What about the 80% that is not electrified? ... You need to replace those fossil fuels. Not in 50 years’ time. You need to replace them now.” 28．Why are some experts cautious about green hydrogen production in Spain?
A．It needs large amounts of sun and wind. B．It has an effect on heavy industries. C．It causes conflicts among countries.
D．It uses lots of zero-carbon electricity.
29．What is the advantage of green hydrogen production in Spain?
A．Ideal geographical conditions. C．Hydrogen production technology.
B．The support from government. D．Well-developed public transports.
30．What can be inferred about green hydrogen in Spain according to Lepercq?
A．It is highly priced. C．It is competitive.
31．What is the passage mainly about?
A．Spain manages to use zero-carbon electricity. B．Spain struggles to lead EU in heavy industry. C．Spain takes the lead in preventing air pollution.
Is it true that our brain alone is responsible for human cognition (认知)? What about our body? Is it possible for thought and behaviour to originate from somewhere other than our brain? Psychologists who study Embodied Cognition (EC) ask similar questions. The EC theory suggests our body is also responsible for thinking or problem-solving. More precisely, the mind shapes the body and the body shapes the mind in equal measure.
If you think about it for a moment, it makes total sense. When you smell something good or hear amusing sounds, certain emotions are awakened. Think about how newborns use their senses to understand the world around them. They don’t have emotions so much as needs — they don’t feel sad, they’re just hungry and need food. Even
D．Spain replaces fossil fuel with green hydrogen.
B．It is easy to store. D．It is highly-polluting.
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unborn babies can feel their mothers’ heartbeats and this has a calming effect. In the real world, they cry when they’re cold and then get hugged. That way, they start to associate being warm with being loved.
Understandably, theorists have been arguing for years and still disagree on whether the brain is the nerve centre that operates the rest of the body. Older Western philosophers and mainstream language researchers believe this is fact, while EC theorises that the brain and body are working together as an organic supercomputer, processing everything and forming your reactions.
Further studies have backed up the mind-body interaction. In one experiment, test subjects were asked to judge people after being handed a hot or a cold drink. They all made warm evaluations when their fingertips perceived warmth rather than coolness. And it works the other way too. In another study, subjects’ fingertip temperatures were measured after being “included” in or “rejected” from a group task. Those who were included felt physically warmer.
For further proof, we can look at the metaphors (比喻) that we use without even thinking. A kind and sympathetic person is frequently referred to as one with a soft heart and someone who is very strong and calm in difficult situations is often described as solid as a rock. And this kind of metaphorical use is common across languages.
Now that you have the knowledge of mind-body interaction, why not use it? If you’re having a bad day, a warm cup of tea will give you a flash of pleasure. If you know you’re physically cold, warm up before making any interpersonal decisions.
32．According to the author, what is the significance of EC?
A．It brings us closer to the truth in human cognition. B．It offers a clearer picture of the shape of human brain. C．It reveals the major role of the mind in human cognition. D．It facilitates our understanding of the origin of psychology.
33．Where does the newborns’ understanding of their surroundings start from?
A．Their personal looks. C．Their inner emotions.
B．Their mental needs. D．Their physical feelings.
34．What does the author intend to prove by citing the metaphors in Paragraph 5?
A．Human speech is alive with metaphors. B．Human senses have effects on thinking. C．Human language is shaped by visual images.
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D．Human emotions are often compared to natural materials. 35．What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph?
A．To deepen the readers’ understanding of EC． B．To encourage the reader to put EC into practice. C．To guide the reader onto the path to career success. D．To share with the reader ways to release their emotions.
四、七选五
Picture yourself sitting at home in a quiet reading corner, ignoring the world around you, lost in a tale. You read the brief introduction to a book, instantly become glued and now you’re in the middle of an absolute page-turner. But, there’s a hot debate — physical books VS. e-books VS. audiobooks. 36
Generally, reading uses several areas of the brain. There’s attention span, reasoning, reading fluency, memory and language comprehension. Reading is known to strengthen communicative ability, vocabulary and increase emotional intelligence and social perception. 37 But, let’s look at the pros to reading with your eyes — physical books and e-books. They can help to retain information better. 38 Besides, with physical books and e-books you can go back and find any part you missed, especially if your mind wanders at some point or other.
On the other hand, there’s the audiobook. Headphones in, you’re switched off from life and the story really comes alive, almost like watching a film — in your head. From a scientific perspective, listening to an audiobook is likely to help you develop a greater sense of empathy as you hear the emotion of the narrator. 39 Hearing the story engages different parts of the brain, heightening the intensity and imagery, making you enjoy it more.
40 Perhaps, next time you find yourself browsing bookshop shelves, also consider the format. It may just change your whole literary experience.
A．You can more easily understand inflection (转调) and tone. B．So, whichever way you’re reading, there are benefits definitely. C．Does the device you’re using to read affect your reaction to the book?
D．All in all, it seems that there are advantages to the three types mentioned above. E．Like e-books, physical books seem emotionless but make you free of distraction. F．In sum, there is no limit, which is decided by how much a person reads the rest of life.
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G．This is because when you can actually see the words, your attention is held more closely.
五、完形填空
“Whenever I am in a group of people, I feel like everyone knows what to say except me. When I try to join in, I get anxious and have a struggle 41 words. This happens at parties or meetings and I feel 42 — as if I were being interviewed for a job. People think I am a loner. Maybe I am?”
Individuals experiencing this type of social 43 often avoid eye contact, because it makes them feel 44 and judged. The feelings of awkwardness and not fitting in with others are often frustrating. It prevents these individuals from defending and 45 for themselves in social environments, though they may be 46 at holding on to their opinions in environments that are focused on a task rather than 47 .
Fitting into groups of people requires 48 . You need to be interested in the topics that others in the group are interested in and talk about them the way they do. Becoming a part of these groups requires that you 49 some of your individuality in order to accept others’ 50 and values.
Some individuals are like chameleon (变色龙) in that they 51 pick up the patterns of different groups and 52 themselves accordingly. For them, this is automatic and they don’t even come to the 53 that they are changing themselves to fit into groups. If you are one of those people who feels 54 in most social group settings, it may be because you 55 changing the way you think in order to feel part of a group and this shouldn’t be a weakness or a failure. 41．A．reading 42．A．exposed 43．A．remoteness 44．A．transparent 45．A．insisting on 46．A．critical 47．A．contribution 48．A．patience 49．A．sacrifice 50．A．hobbies 51．A．naturally
B．pronouncing B．caged B．discomfort B．rigid B．breaking with B．effective B．requirement B．honesty B．claim B．approaches B．partly
C．grasping C．perceived C．event C．urgent C．sticking up C．contradictory C．assignment C．curiosity C．examine C．views C．vaguely
D．writing D．judged D．reality D．disappointed D．talking over D．tentative D．socialization D．agreement D．present D．promises D．merely
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52．A．explain 53．A．conclusion 54．A．rewarded 55．A．resist
B．support B．awareness B．removed B．allow
C．help C．decision C．disconnected C．miss
D．adapt D．point D．connected D．undergo
六、用单词的适当形式完成短文
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。
Luckin Coffee has joined forces with Kweichow Moutai, 56 (represent) of Chinese sauce-flavor liquor, for an unusual offering: alcoholic lattes.
The latte, packaged with an iconic Moutai label and 57 (contain) less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume of 53 degrees Moutai, soon became one of the most 58 (discuss) topics on Chinese social media.
An employee with Luckin Coffee said the special latte made up most of the orders at her shop. \"It seems that people prefer iced latte, so we quickly used 59 the ice at the branch. The number of orders was scary, nearly all of them being the Moutai-flavored latte.”
Though the drink has become a hit, many users wondered if it was safe to consume. “ 60 (basic) underage people, pregnant women, drivers and those who are allergic to alcohol are advised not to order the drink, despite Luckin’s 61 (commit) to adding less than 0.5 percent alcohol.” Zhu Danpeng, a food industry analyst, said.
He also pointed out, “the launch comes as Kweichow Moutai, 62 alcohol sells at an average market guide price of 1,499 yuan, 63 (seek) ways to be more accessible and pull in a new generation of users for years”. Apart from Moutai ice cream, the new drink is the latest effort by Moutai 64 (diversify) its offerings.
By working with Luckin Coffee, which surpasses Starbucks as the largest coffee house operator in China, Moutai has also made its brand younger and has generated more opportunities to develop its 65 (extend) product portfolio (产品组合) for younger consumers in the future．
七、其他应用文
66．假定你是李华，在英国某校学习交流期间，你发现自己的图书馆账号（ID NO．12345）无法登录。请
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给学校图书馆写一封邮件，内容包括： 1．陈述问题；2．寻求帮助。
注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear library staff,
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Best regards
Li Hua
八、读后续写
67．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。
My teenage son, Jordan, always complained about having to be home earlier than all his friends. He would tell me that he was already seventeen, but still had a curfew (宵禁). He believed he was practically an adult. I pointed out that he was not an adult as he was still in high school.
“You don’t trust me!” he yelled. Before I continued, he rolled his eyes, slammed the door and walked away. I sighed. How could I make Jordan see that I only wanted to keep him safe?
I decided to go for a walk, hoping the December air would clear my head. I opened the front door and nearly stepped on her: a small black cat, just like a meatball. “Hi, Meatball,” I said, bringing her into my arms. I walked back in, touching her neck gently. Meatball seemed happy enough to come in the house, but after an hour or two, she sat by the door, meowing to go back outside.
“Why won’t she just stay in with us all the time?” Nathan, my youngest son asked.
I explained to him that she was happy here but she liked being able to come and go as she pleased.
“That must be nice,” Jordan muttered from the other room, complaining why the cat, not him, could come and go. He even asked me to give Meatball a curfew.
Meatball became a regular.
One night, temperatures were unusually low. Meatball stood at the door, meowing to go outside.
I shook my head at her, afraid that she might freeze to death. She stared at me and meowed again. I patted her
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head, “I know you’re not happy, but it’s for your own good.”
“Mom’s not being mean to you,” Nathan told the cat. “She’s just trying to keep you from turning into a frozen meatball.” We both laughed at his joke.
The next morning, I couldn’t find Meatball. I asked the kids if anyone had seen her. 注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Jordan nodded, “I let her out last night.”
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As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat.
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