一、完形填空。
The sea looks very beautiful when the sun is shining(照耀) on it. But it can be very terrible when there is a 1 wind. The sea is very big. It 2 almost three quarters of the earth. The sea is also very deep in some places. There is one place and at that place the sea is about 11 kilometers deep. The 3 mountain in the world is about 9 kilometers high. If that mountain was put into the 4 at that place, there would still be two 5 of water above it!
In most parts of the sea, there are many kinds of 6 and plants. Some live near the top of the sea. 7 live deep down. There are 8 a lot of small living things, and lots of fishes live 9 them. The sea can be very cold. When people go down, the sea 10 colder and colder. Only some men can go down into the deep sea. But in 1970, five women scientists lived in the deep sea for fourteen days.
()1.A.strong B.small C.heavy D.little
()2.A.adds B.covers C.breaks D.fills
()3.A.shortest B.highest C.farthest D.longest
()4.A.river B.earth C.sky D.sea
()5.A.mile B.miles C.kilometer D.kilometers
()6.A.fruits B.potatoes C.fishes D.vegetables
()7.A.Other B.Another C.Others D.The other
()8.A.too B.also C.again D.yet
()9.A.in B.for C.on D.at
()10.A.becomes B.looks C.sounds D.seems

1.A 2.B 3.B 4.D 5.D 6.C 7.C 8.B 9.C 10.A

二、阅读理解。
I was born in Madrid, Spain, but I wanted to see other cultures, so I moved to New York in the late 1990s. I liked its hectic(忙碌的) life—people working long hours and always moving. Living there changed how I saw time, work, and friendships.
After several years in New York, I moved to Los Angeles to explore its unique lifestyle. Drawn to its creative energy and film industry, I found LA's slower pace centred on art, community, and tradition—unlike New York's intensity. Being flexible
helped me adapt and fit in better, allowing me to appreciate these differences. The contrast deepened my understanding of American culture, especially LA's influence on trends. I also grew fascinated by old traditions tied to nature and their modern connections.
My studies made me think about how societies were organized and the roles people played. I focused on how different cultures show leadership and beliefs.
Through my travels, I learnt that culture deeply affects our thoughts. In Madrid, people were relaxed about time, but in New York, being on time was very important. In LA, people valued new ideas and personal expression, while in Europe, history and customs were more respected.
These experiences taught me that no single culture has all the aspects. By living in different places, I gained a wider view of the world. Culture is like a pair of glasses—
▲
Would you like to explore new cultures too? Understanding differences can help us grow and connect with others.
()1.Why did the writer move to New York in the late 1990s?
A.To work in the film industry. B.To experience other cultures.
C.To enjoy a slower lifestyle. D.To study American history.
()2.What is one difference between New York and Los Angeles according to the passage?
A.New York has a slower pace than Los Angeles.
B.Los Angeles focuses more on art and community than New York.
C.New York is less intense than Los Angeles.
D.Los Angeles has a more hectic life than New York.
()3.What did the writer's studies mainly focus on?
A.The history of the film industry in Los Angeles.
B.The influence of New York on global trends.
C.Traditional art forms in Madrid.
D.How societies were organized and people's roles.
()4.How did people in Madrid view time according to the passage?
A.They thought being on time was very important.
B.They were relaxed about time.
C.They often rushed to save time.
D.They tied time to work efficiency.
()5.Which sentence is best for the "▲" in Paragraph 5?
A.It makes us see the world in a certain way.
B.It is easy to break if we don't care for it.
C.It can only be used by people from the same culture.
D.It becomes useless when we travel to new places.

1.B 2.B 3.D 4.B 5.A