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第一部分閱讀 第一節(jié) 閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
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1．Some China Podcasts（播客） to Listen to Whether you're an old-timer or a newcomer to China，there's always more to learn about this awesome country.To help in your never-ending thirst for knowledge，we've rounded up some most entertaining China-focused podcasts that hit on everything from history to business，to dating and beyond.
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily is a technology podcast about China's innovations.It's co-hosted by Rui Ma and Ying Lu，who are both seasoned China-watchers with years of experience working in the technology space in the country.They share and discuss the most important tech news from China every week.
The China History Podcast
Started in 2010，Laszlo Montgomery presents topics that cover 5，000 years of Chinese history and culture.The show has a lot of unknown and interesting history lessons that help provide more color as to why China is the way it is.Topics like the history of Tang poetry，or the Hokkien people are analyzed and explored.
China Untold
The China Untold podcast is a program that aims to introduce listeners to lesser-known stories from the Middle Kingdom.From urban tales and extinct religions to China's role in the exploration of space，this podcast，hosted by Matt Bossons，is your essential guide to the unusual and wonderful aspects of the world's most highly populated nation.
The Wasai Show
The Wasai Show is hosted by Neto Trevino from Mexico and Alice He who is local Chjye.aiese.In each episode，stories are collected from listeners about a topic and shared in a funny way by both comedians.The first half of the show is presented in English，followed by a Chinese section.
（1）Who are the podcasts intended for？
A．Foreigners in China.
B．Chinese historians.
C．Technology enthusiasts.
D．Podcast hosts in China.
（2）Which podcast may talk about ancient poems？
A．Tech Buzz China by Pandaily
B．The China History Podcast
C．China Untold
D．The Wasai Show
（3）What is the format of The Wasai Show？
A．A talk show about local Chinese life.
B．A single host discussing various topics.
C．Two hosts sharing stories from listeners.
D．Interviews with experts on Chinese culture.組卷：7引用：3難度：0.5 -
2．Abandoned outside an orphanage（孤兒院） as a baby and adopted at the age of three by a family in the Netherlands，16-year-old model Abbing has become known around the world，as a model who has appeared in fashion magazines -but also as an inspiring representative of the albino（白化病人）community.
When it comes to modelling，Abbing has found her difference more of a blessing：she is represented by the Zebedee Talent agency，which aims to make people who have disabilities more visible in the world of fashion.
"I want to help people to see that being different is good，and definitely not some curse（詛咒），as they believe in countries like Tanzania and Malawi，"said Abbing."Some companies try to include models who are different，but sometimes for the wrong reason，because they want to say：'Hey，look at us!We are also including people with differences or people of different color'."
But Abbing welcomes what she sees as a shift.People now want to learn about and accept differences."They should also talk with people with differences directly，ask them questions and listen to what they have to say，"she urged.
When not in front of the camera，Abbing loves climbing and swimming，and used to love competitive sports.It's important for her to focus on what is possible，rather than what isn't."At school，teachers tend to look at the things you cannot do.I really didn't like that，although they meant well.I would rather they had focused on the things I can do instead."
Abbing loves the world of travel and meeting new people，which her modelling has opened up，and particularly working with artists and on artistic projects.The teen also pours her creativity into decoration artwork."Because I see the world from a different angle，my artwork turns out a little different as well，"she said.
（1）What is one reason for Abbing's being chosen by Zebedee？
A．Her physical disability.
B．Her youthful appearance.
C．Her success in the fashion world.
D．Her fame in the albino community.
（2）What does Abbing think of some companies hiring disabled models？
A．A social conflict.
B．A positive change.
C．An act of showing off.
D．A product advertisement.
（3）Which of the following best describes Abbing？
A．Creative and honest.
B．Optimistic and patient.
C．Courageous and outgoing.
D．Athletic and humorous.
（4）What message does Abbing's story convey？
A．Everyone is born equal.
B．Judge not by appearances.
C．Love makes the world go around.
D．You are beautiful the way you are.組卷：7引用：1難度：0.5 -
3．As a junior economics reporter，I was once given an assignment which made me panic.I was asked to write a story about an economic concept I didn't really understand.No one else from my team was around.Searching online left me more confused.Just then，Martin Wolf，the chief economics commentator（評論員） in my company，walked past my desk.I took a deep breath and asked him.He explained it well in a few sentences and my problem was unexpectedly solved.
Ever since then，I have been a big believer in asking"stupid"questions，by which I mean questions that you fear make you look stupid.But I'm worried this is a dying art.Professor Arvind Narayanan once told me that his students were always worrying their questions might be silly，which made the vast majority of his students tend to keep silent in lectures no matter how he encouraged them，even when they were still filled with confusion.
Fear of asking"stupid"questions can lead you to pretend you know more than you do，which also makes you more likely to believe whatever others say.One study published in 2021 asked participants to rank their knowledge of a set of terms on a five-point scale from "never heard of it"to"know it well，understand the concept".Some of the terms were real；others were fake（偽造的）.The study found that people who were more willing to pretend they know something well were more likely to fall for nonsense of others.
I know not everyone is lucky enough to have a Martin Wolf wandering past their desk.But trust me，a journalist who asks questions for a living：most people really don't mind being asked something"stupid".If they do，it is probably because they don't really understand it themselves，or they have something to hide.In that sense，you learn something useful either way.
（1）Why does the author mention her encounter with Martin？
A．To describe a journalist's work pressure.
B．To show the benefits of asking questions.
C．To present the best way to solve problems.
D．To introduce an economics reporter's routine.
（2）What does the author mean by saying"this is a dying art"？
A．Fewer people tend to raise questions.
B．Few valuable questions are put forward.
C．People don't know how to ask questions properly.
D．People don't feel ashamed of asking silly questions.
（3）What does the 2021 study suggest？
A．People usually pretend to be knowledgeable.
B．Fake and real concepts are hard to distinguish.
C．People shouldn't believe others' words too quickly.
D．Fear of asking questions leads to bad consequences.
（4）Which section of a website is this text most likely from？
A．Technology.
B．Opinion.
C．Friendship.
D．Culture.組卷：11引用：1難度：0.5
第三 部分 寫作 第一節(jié)
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8．假定你是李華，你的英國筆友Alex已被香港大學(xué)錄取。請你寫郵件祝賀Alex，并請教如何申請入讀香港大學(xué)。
注意：
（1）寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右；
（2）請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
Dear Alex，
Best regards，
Li Hua組卷：6引用：1難度：0.5 -
9．閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
Alice and her family went on a camping trip along the seaside.Upon arrival，Dad called for a meeting.He announced，"There are lots of jobs to be done.It's no fun on holiday if Mum and I do all the work，so I come up with this pocket money chart.In this way，everyone has to do something，and you must do your own job every day!If you do your jobs well，you get some extra pocket money!"
Looking at the chart，which had their names on it next to a list of jobs，the kids frowned（皺眉） at the idea.Unwillingly，they began to do their jobs.Alice washed up the dishes.Mike，the youngest brother，dried the dishes.Jeff，Alice's twin brother，took their dog for a walk.
The next day they went to the beach.After playing some time in the sea，they went to look for shells along the beach.Suddenly，Alice found a strange-looking rock.She picked it up and showed it to Dad."You've found a fossil（化石）!It was once a shellfish and has turned into a rock after millions of years!"Dad said happily.Greatly inspired，Alice continued her search，determined to find a better one，but she failed.Darkness fell，and Alice had to head back to the campsite with her family in disappointment.On the way back they stopped at a shop，where Alice spotted some amazing fossils!But soon she found they were too expensive!
Back at the camp，Alice was still thinking of the amazing fossils in the shop.Suddenly an idea occurred to her，"I'll do everyone's jobs and then I can get all the extra pocket money to buy a fossil!"The next morning，Alice offered to dry the dishes and walk the dog，which greatly pleased Mike and Jeff.But things didn't go as Alice planned.
注意：
（1）續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右；
（2）請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
When Dad saw Alice walking the dog，he was confused.
Later that morning，Mike and Jeff approached Alice when they found she was unhappy.組卷：8引用：1難度：0.2