一、第一部分 知识运用，第一节完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
My friendship with the students in a primary school in Uganda started on a shaky ground. The 1． of not being understood was hidden within, for they spoke a language different from that of mine and mine too fell on deaf ears.
I greeted them with a wide smile, and when I spoke further, they replied with ice cold 2． . A reminder echoed in my mind: you must live through it to get to them. So I gave it another try. I spoke 3． English with hand gestures and a bit of dancing. If all failed, the smile would 4． . Soon we picked up and then the 5． of the learners came into play. At the mention of a name, trembles and face covering were the response I got. I decided to 6． a desk with a team each day during group work to get closer. After school, I accompanied them home.
7． , we became friends. They were even aware of my favorite fruit, avocado (牛油果). If I didn't get one on my desk, it would 8． me wherever I was. My slippers were worn out. One night I left them out as no one could steal a pair of slippers in that state. The next morning, I was ready to drag my slippers on as usual and I was surprised they had been 9． . Wow!
The little things we do for each other bring us great joy and warmth. We don't have a proper spoken language, but we are fluent in the language of 10． .
1．A． anger B． fear
C． confusion D． disappointment
2．A． agreement B． blame C． comment D． silence
3．A． simple B． official C． academic D． unusual
4．A． turn up B． break off C． take over D． fade away
5．A． shyness B． laziness C． loneliness D． calmness
6．A． clear B． share C． search D． exchange
7．A． Suddenly B． Obviously
C． Accidentally D． Gradually
8．A． hit B． find C． catch D． hunt
9．A． packed B． cleaned C． repaired D． abandoned
10．A． sympathy B． admiration C． friendship D． confidence
二、第一部分 知识运用，第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分, 共15分)
阅读下列短文， 根据短文内容填空, 在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
The British must have really high standards. I was part of a student exchange programme between a university in England and my university in China. I had spent days 11． (prepare) for my first English paper. I knew I did a good job and was looking forward 12． getting a positive comment. When I got the paper back, I found that my teacher 13． (write) the comment "Not bad!" Not bad? But there weren't any 14． (mistake) in my paper.
阅读下列短文， 根据短文内容填空, 在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
The college entrance examination is just around the corner. Homework and tests will keep many of you up late at night, and you may plan to make up for your lost sleep during the weekends. 15． is it useful? A study published in the journal Current Biology completely has changed 16． people used to think. It shows that the habit of sleeping in on weekends doesn't fix the damage done by a lack of sleep during the week. Even 17． (bad), it may damage your health.
阅读下列短文， 根据短文内容填空, 在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
The International Day of Families, which 18． (name) by the United Nations in 1993, is held on May 15th every year. The day celebrates the 19． (important) of families. It aims 20． (develop) people's understanding of issues that are related to families. With a different theme each year, the day is observed with a wide range of events that are organized at local, national and international levels.
三、第二部分 阅读理解，第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分）
阅读理解
Our teen poetry workshops at Poets House are opportunities for writers in high school to create and explore poetry in one of the largest poetry libraries in the country. Young poets are given a chance to dig into the art and craft of poetry in a fun, creative and inspiring environment.
Online Video Workshops
Join Dave Johnson Workshop to write daily new poems in only 10 minutes. Click the banner for two series of video poetry workshops where poet, playwright and educator Dave Johnson chooses a poet each day, and takes us through a close reading of their work. He gives us an instruction based on their work, then a short biography and reads an additional poem. These workshops are fun and surprising, for teens through adults, free.
The Thompson Foundation Initiative
The highlight of our teen poetry workshop program is the Thompson Foundation Initiative, through which noted poets visit high school classrooms followed by free follow-up class visits to Poets House. Recent teachers have included Dave Johnson, Jive Poetic, and Maphogany Browne. This initiative is meant to increase access to poetic education for underserved schools and students by combining hands-on instruction from established poets with on-site visits to our extensive library. Students engage with poetry through reading, writing, and art projects that integrate the visual and linguistic.
If you are a teacher interested in this program, please reach out to Reggie Harris to arrange sessions for your class. Free class trips for all age levels are also available outside of this program.
Intensive Workshops for Teens
Advanced, individualized study is available periodically for students who want to continue writing poetry, through either our day-long or week-long intensive workshops.
l One-day workshops: Participation is free. All interested teens are encouraged to sign up.
l Week-long workshops: Participants are determined through an application process and an external judge; all interested high school students are encouraged to apply. Financial aid is available.
21．Teens can get to know one poet on a daily basis in ____.
A．Dave Johnson Workshop B．the Thompson Foundation Initiative
C．Jive Poetic Workshop D．Intensive Workshops for Teens
22．In the Thompson Foundation Initiative, students can ____.
A．visit Poets House with Mahogany Browne
B．contact Reggie Harris to attend class trips
C．work one-on-one with established poets
D．learn and enjoy poetry in diverse ways
23．What do the workshops in the passage have in common?
A．They are free of charge.
B．They are for all age groups.
C．They offer chances to write poems.
D．They have famous poets as teachers.
阅读理解
Liu Jichen, founder and CEO of Clear Plate, designed a mini-program that recognizes empty plates and rewards users with points. These points can be exchanged for gifts like books and cellphones, or better yet, they can be used to purchase charity meals donated to poor children in rural areas of China.
In 2016, Liu, a then student of Tsinghua University, noticed a popular campaign called "Leftover Party", where people brought their leftovers to eat together, intending to raise awareness of food waste. Liu and his classmates organized one such event, which was attended by hundreds of people. The success encouraged him to spread the concept of reducing food waste to a wider audience.
The idea of a mini-program struck him at a dinner in 2017 when Liu dined at a restaurant, which rewarded diners who finished off their food. Liu found that the restaurant would give these diners a card every time and offer them small gifts when they collected a certain number of cards. "Everyone who values food can enjoy a sense of gain at a lower cost," Liu said, noting that such an idea could be realized online.
He formed a team to work on the project. Yet it was quite a challenge for the AI system to identify the uploaded photos. Liu and his team, assisted by more than 1,000 others, spent half a year collecting over 100,000 samples across the country to train the digital brain.
"There were so many uncertainties in research and development. For our team members, the biggest challenge was whether we were confident enough to complete it," Liu said. They not only achieved their goal, but now, the mini-program has more than five million registered users. "We hope to inspire everyone to take action against food waste and to contribute Chinese wisdom and solutions to global food security challenges," he added.
24．What inspired Liu Jichen to create the mini-program?
A．A restaurant's practice. B．His interest in high tech.
C．A campaign concept. D．His classmates' advice.
25．What is the main aim of the mini-program?
A．To increase the awareness of charity.
B．To encourage people to save food.
C．To collect photos of empty plates.
D．To promote books and other gifts.
26．Which of the following words can best describe Liu Jichen?
A．Generous and optimistic. B．Loving and easy-going.
C．Determined and responsible. D．Grateful and considerate.
阅读理解
My university has now topped the U.S. News & World Report rankings for 11 years running. Given Princeton's success, you might think I would be a fan of the list. Not so. Don't get me wrong. I am proud of Princeton's teaching, research and commitment to service. I like seeing our quality recognized. Rankings, however, are a misleading way to assess universities. Different schools have distinct strengths, structures and missions. The idea of picking one as "best", as though educational programs competed like athletic teams, is strange.
However, the U.S. News rankings attract great attention and a huge customer base. Applicants and their families rely on the rankings and feel pressure to get into highly regarded institutions. As a result, many schools make intense efforts to move up in the rankings. This competition produces damaging consequences. For example, some universities avoid doing difficult but valuable things—such as admitting talented lower-income students who can succeed at university if given appropriate support.
Still, students and families need comparative information to choose universities. If rankings mislead, what is the alternative? For generations, buyers have turned to Consumer Reports for advice about almost everything
