一、语法填空 (共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分)

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，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。

Part I Vocabulary & Structure (20%)

Directions: General Grammar Cloze Exercises

Not long ago, traveling in China felt like a race. Young people used to talk 1            (proud) about how they visited countless places in a very short time with little rest. This "boot camp" style of travel 2          (see) then as a mark of honor.

Today, however, 3            new kind of travel is changing everything. It is called "slow travel", in which a traveler 4             (focus) on experience rather than speed. Instead of rushing everywhere, travelers choose fewer places and stay 5           (long) at each place. According to a 2025 survey, over 53% of young people preferred this relaxed style, 6             (favor) independent trips over busy group tours.

This shift is changing the tourist industry. For example, attractions 7              Guangdong are being redesigned for a slower pace. On Foshan's Xiqiao Mountain, there is even a "gentle" bungee jump for those 8              want to enjoy the experience without the terrifying drop. Hotels are also adapting by offering both later checkout times 9              large rooms.

Instead of hurrying to famous landmarks, 10             (tourist) are spending more time in museums and historical streets to feel the charm of a city.

二、连词成句 (共 6 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 12 分)

将下列单词重新排列，组成语法正确、意思清晰的句子。

Part II Sentence-making (12%)

Directions: There are 6 sentences here.Make the sentences with the words given.

11. was full of / beautiful moments / Our spring outing

12. feel peaceful / Listening to music / made me

13. bring us / can / Reading / fun and knowledge

14. must not / the high-speed train / on / You / smoke

15. how lucky / to live in / Do you know / we are / today's China

16. the clear direction / China's future development / sets / The 15th Five-Year Plan / for

三、阅读填空 (共 2 篇 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分)

阅读下列两篇短文，根据文章内容在每个空白处填入一个适当的单词。

Part III Reading Comprehension (40%)

Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are two sections in it.

Section I

Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. After each passage there are 5 blanks. Please read the passage and fill in each blank with no more than one words Write your answers in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

Passage 1

When a cat named Tiantan went missing in Beijing last year...

The profession first appeared in Western countries about twenty years ago but it came into being in China only recently.

The job requires more than just skills. One detective told a reporter that his longest search lasted six days. He walked through the city for hours each day until he finally found the missing dog behind a factory building. This shows that to be a pet detective, one also needs patience.

For pet owners, these detectives give them emotional support. When a pet goes missing, the owners often feel helpless and worried. Having someone who knows what to do gives them hope.

With its first appearance in 17____ countries about twenty years ago, the profession came into being in China only recently.

Duty: The job is to find lost pets using skills like tracking, 18____, and even using search dogs.

A Real Case: One search lasted six days, showing that pet detectives should have 19____.

From pet detectives, the owners can get emotional 20____.

Pets are now regarded as 21____.

Passage 2

For many years, scientists thought bad childhood experiences could harm the brain for life. But a new study from Germany shows that exercise can help the brain recover.

The researchers studied 75 adults who had difficult childhoods. Some had been hurt or not well cared for when they were young. The researchers used brain scans (脑部扫描) to see how different parts of the brain worked together. They found that in people who exercised often, brain areas for feelings and stress were closely connected. Exercise, they said, helped the brain work better.

The team also found that there was a best amount of exercise: about 150 to 390 minutes a week. Doing more exercise did not always bring better results.

Why can exercise help? This is because exercise can build new links between brain cells and lower stress in the body. For people with difficult childhoods, exercise is like a natural medicine that helps the brain recover.

One researcher said, "A difficult childhood can make life harder, but it does not decide a person's future." We cannot change the past, but we can do something now to build a better future.

Exercise Heals the Brain

Misconception: Bad 22____ experience could harm the brain for life.Participants: 75 23____ who had difficult childhoods.Findings: In people who exercised often, brain areas for feelings and 24____ were closely connected.A best 25____ of exercise was about 150 to 390 minutes a week.Conclusion: A difficult childhood does not decide a person’s 26____, because exercise can heal the brain.

Section II

四、阅读理解 (共 2 篇 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分)

Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. After each passage there are 5 questions. You should write down the best answer to each question in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

Passage 3

It was the first day of school. I had a new classmate, a little old lady with a warm smile. She said, "Hi, handsome! I'm Rose. I'm 87 years old." ... Rose taught by example that it's never too late to make your dream come true.

27. On which day did John meet Rose?

28. How old was Rose?

29. What was John always impressed by?

30. What did Rose emphasize in the speech at the football club?

31. Translate the sentence "Rose taught by example that it's never too late to make your dream come true." into Chinese.

Passage 4

It was getting dark. The old man sat by the window of his small house, watching the River Esk flow by gently. Memories flooded his mind. He remembered the days when he was young and strong, when he would fish in the river and catch enough to feed his family.

Time went by fast. His children had grown up and moved out, and his wife had passed away. The old man continued to fish, but now fishing only meant a connection with the past.

After sunset, the old man picked up his fishing rod and walked down to the river bank. He cast his line into the water, waiting for a bite. Suddenly, his line moved, and he pulled in the line with great excitement. It was a big fish! In the past, he would have been proud of catching such a fish. But now, it was just a reminder of the passing of time. He let out a deep breath and decided to set the fish free.

When the old man walked back to his home, he felt lighter and freer. He sat by the window, watching the river flow by, and smiled. He knew that he would always be by the river, and that it would always be with him.

32.When young and strong, why did the man need to catch a lot of fish?

33.What did fishing mean to the old man now?

34.How did the old man feel when he pulled in the line?

35.What did the old man decide to do with the big fish he caught?

36.Translate: “When the old man walked back to his home, he felt lighter and freer.”

五、翻译填空 (共 6 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 18 分)

使用括号内所给单词并结合汉语提示完成句子（每空不超过两个单词）。

Part IV Translation (18%)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to translate Chinese into English. There are 6 incomplete sentences.You should complete each sentence according to the given cue words. Write your answers in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.

37. 保持快乐最好的方式是享受简单的生活。The best way to stay happy is to enjoy a ______. (life)

38. 当轮到他站起来在全班同学面前发言时，他的心跳得非常快。His heart beat very fast when it was his turn to ______ and speak in front of the class. (stand)

39. 一颗善良的心比其他任何东西更有力量。A kind heart can be ______ than anything else. (powerful)

40. 我们必须采取措施保护我们的环境，防止其受到进一步的污染。We must ______ to protect our environment from further pollution. (measure)

41. 在雨雪天气慢速驾驶是很重要的。It's important to ______ on rainy or snowy day. (drive)

42. 一般来讲，久坐不动而不进行锻炼会对我们的健康造成损害。________, sitting too much without exercise does harm to our health. (speak)

六、书面表达 (10 分)

Part V Writing (10%)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. Remember to do the task on the Translation/Composition Sheet.

说明：假如你是新华学院的学生李华，请用英文给已回英国的交换生发信息，介绍学校最近的变化。

内容包括：(1) 表达对她的想念；(2) 介绍学校的变化；(3) 欢迎她有机会再回来看看。

注意：(1) 词数不少于 40；(2) 不得出现考生的真实姓名及学校名；(3) 格式不做要求。