As we all know, everyone has a different temperament（脾气）. It is usually believed that both genes（基因）and environment may affect people’s temperaments in different ways. But now scientists have found that the season of birth also plays a role.
Scientists did a survey among 400 university students. In the study, the students needed to finish a questionnaire（问卷）. The purpose of it was to find out which of the four kinds of temperaments they were more likely to have. Scientists found the students always answered something like “ My mood often changes for no reason” and “ I love to deal with new projects, even if they are risky” . These answers were then matched with their birthdays.
They discovered that people born in summer easily changed their moods between sadness and happiness compared with people born in winter. Those who always felt positive were mostly born in spring and summer. The study also found that those who were born in autumn less probably had a mood of depression（沮丧）which might easily drive them to cry.
Scientists said that this was probably because the seasons had an influence on certain chemicals（化学物质）in the human body. And the chemicals were important to control people’s moods even in adult life.
1. The season of birth has no effect on people’s temperaments.2. The survey aims to discover which of the four kinds of temperaments people are more likely to have.
3. What the students answered in the questionnaire had nothing to do with their birthdays.
4. People born in different seasons may have different moods.
5. The seasons played a part in people’s moods only when they were teenagers.
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【推荐1】In China, there are 24 solar terms（节气）in a year．The Autumn Equinox（秋分）is one important solar term. It falls on September 23 this year.
The Autumn Equinox is at the midpoint of autumn. It divides the season into two equal parts. On this day, the length of the day and the length of the night are about the same all over the world. After this day, days become shorter and nights become longer in the northern hemisphere（北半球）.
Autumn is the time to eat some seasonal foods. During this time, crab（蟹肉）is very delicious. Pears, beans and many other plants are there to harvest. You can pick and eat these fresh fruits and vegetables.
Most areas in China become cool after the Autumn Equinox. Many flowers come out during this period. You can enjoy the cool weather and the beautiful flowers in a park. So why not have an outing on the weekends?
I love eating hairy crabs. They are so tasty. I want to live by Yangcheng Lake so that I could eat them every day. The hairy crab is a kind of seasonal food. It is delicious in late autumn. If you like it, you can go to Yangcheng Lake after the Autumn Equinox.
1. From the passage, we know the Autumn Equinox ________.| A．falls on the same day each year | B．divides the season into three parts |
| C．is the time to grow different plants | D．is the time to eat seasonal foods like crabs |
| A．have an outing | B．enjoy the warm weather |
| C．live by Yangcheng Lake | D．have longer days than nights |
| A．hairy crabs | B．24 solar terms | C．Yangcheng Lake | D．the Autumn Equinox |
【推荐2】Autumn is the season which follows summer.
Autumn is the time when many animals begin to gather food for the winter. Squirrels (松鼠) and other animals busily start gathering food.
Autumn is also a harvest (丰收) time. Farmers like this season very much. Pumpkins are healthy vegetables which are harvested in autumn.
选择恰当选项补全短文。
| A．They are used to make pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie. |
| B．In this way they can eat them in winter. |
| C．The leaves on the trees start to change colors. |
| D．Autumn is also called “fall” in some countries. |
| E．It is also a great time for families to climb mountains. |
There are four seasons in a year in China. Spring comes in March. June, July and August make the summer season. September, October and November make the autumn season. December, January and February make the winter season. In different seasons people wear different clothes and do different things. For example, the weather is hot, so people usually wear cool clothes and do things like swimming, boating or surfing (冲浪).
Near the North Pole (北极) there are only two seasons. They are winter and summer. In winter, nights are long. For more than (超过) two months you can’t see the sun, even at noon. In summer the days are long. For more than two months the sun never goes down and there is no night.
The people living near the North Pole are called Inuit (因纽特人). In summer they live in tents and catch deer (鹿) for food. In winter they live in small round snow houses. They can build a snow house in two hours. They travel around by using dogs to carry their things. They make holes in the ice and catch fish and seals. They eat much meat but not many vegetables.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. The two seasons near the North Pole are ________.
| A．spring and autumn | B．summer and winter |
| C．rainy season and dry season | D．spring and winter |
| A．a season | B．a year | C．more than two months | D．half a year |
| A．is cold | B．lasts from September to November |
| C．hot | D．comes after spring |
| A．the days aren’t long | B．the nights are long |
| C．there’s no night for more than two months | D．24-hour days last two months |
| A．vegetables | B．meat | C．milk | D．bread |
【推荐1】Beauty sleep is a real thing. Researches have shown that people who have enough sleep look more attractive(有魅力的) to others.
The researchers asked 25 university students to join in their sleep experiment.
The strangers were good at judging if the person they were looking at was tired, and if they were sleepy, their attractiveness score was low.
Dr. Brewer, an expert at the University of Liverpool, said judgement of attractiveness is often unconscious (无意识的), but we all do it.
| A．The researchers took photos of the volunteers after both the good and the bad sleep. |
| B．We can also judge on whether someone looks tired or unhealthy. |
| C．A few bad nights are enough to make a person look “especially” uglier, as their sleep experiment show. |
| D．However, researchers say people don’t need to worry about sleep. |
| E．They were asked to get a good night sleep for two nights. |
| F．The strangers also said they wouldn’t want to make friends with the tired students. |
【推荐2】At 5,373 meters above sea level, the border police station opened in March 2012 in Tibet is the highest in China. There are nine police officers at the police station, most of whom are from outside the area and about 30 years old.
Because of the high altitude(海拔), the police officers have to overcome physical challenges. The oxygen (氧气) level is 40 percent lower than that at sea level. The average temperature is about—7℃ all year around. Outsiders usually have to take a month to get used to the special environment, and some of the police officers often lie sleepless because of altitude sickness.
Besides their daily work,the police officers also patrol(巡查) the Kampug glacier(冰川), a popular tourist attraction at an altitude of 5,600 meters. It takes two hours to drive from the police station to the glacier. By the time they finish a return trip, it is usually nightfall.
In summer,water from the melting ice makes the road to the glacier muddy(泥泞的), and cars often get stuck in the mud. During winter months, heavy snowfalls cover the roads. Travelers often get lost, including the police officers themselves. The police officers have performed more than 40 rescues(救援) at the glacier. And they have received hundreds of thank-you letters for their help saving people.
What’s more, they have built a greenhouse to grow 16 kinds of vegetables in order to improve their diets. The station is well on the way to being able to produce vegetables.
1. How far is it from the border police station to the Kampug glacier?| A．One hour’s walk. | B．One hour’s drive. | C．Two hours’ walk. | D．Two hours’ drive. |
| A．A popular tourist attraction in Tibet. |
| B．The police officers’ working environment. |
| C．The daily work and difficulties of the police officers. |
| D．Advantages and disadvantages of the police station. |
| A．The police officers never get lost while working. |
| B．It’s often difficult for the police officers to fall asleep. |
| C．This border police station is the highest around the world. |
| D．The police officers usually go to the tourist attraction on foot. |
【推荐3】There is no doubt that water is one of the most important resources (资源) for man. But in fact we’re facing serious water problem.
Problems
Although water covers 71 percent of the Earth, we can only use a very small amount of it. It’s about 3 percent and it’s in lakes, in rivers and underground. Today, there are over 663 million people living without a safe water supply (供应).
<Themes
To remind people of the importance of water, the UN first set WORLD WATER DAY in 1993. It is celebrated on March 22 each year. Every year has a theme.
| Year | Theme | Year | Theme |
| 2020 | Water and Climate Change | 2022 | Groundwater-Making the Invisible Visible |
| 2021 | Valuing Water | 2023 | Accelerating Change |
(Chart I)
Solutions
In fact, many governments and organizations have already taken actions to offer good solutions. In some countries, people have their own ways for saving water and reusing waste water.
Turn off the water South Africa is one of the world’s driest countries. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. It can save 600 liters (公升) water a month for a person. |
Collect rainwater Collecting rainwater is an important way to save water in Germany. Most houses built in the last few years have rainwater collection systems. |
Protect the “Mother River” China has improved laws, such as the Yangtze River Protection Law and started the “Mother River” restoration (恢复) program. |
(Chart II)
Actions
As students, we should try our best to fight against the problem of water waste. What we can do is to support the government, take part in the World Water Day events, be careful with how we use water in our own lives and so on.
根据短文和图表内容，选择最佳答案。1. What percent of water can we use on the Earth?
| A．71%. | B．29%. | C．6%. | D．3%. |
| A．To introduce some ways of saving water. |
| B．To remind people of the importance of water. |
| C．To explain the reasons why people waste water. |
| D．To show some themed events on World Water Day. |
| A．Accelerating Change. | B．Valuing Water. |
| C．Water and Climate change. | D．Groundwater—Making the Invisible Visible. |
| A．600 liters. | B．1,200 litters. | C．1,800 litters. | D．2,400 litters. |
| A．Be careful with water using. |
| B．Take part in the World Water Day events. |
| C．Help the government make signs to call on people to save water. |
| D．Wash clothes in a washing machine as often as possible. |
【推荐1】We all know that being kind can help people in need, but do you know that kindness can also help yourself?
According to National Public Radio, the Big Joy Project began in 2021. It spreads the message that people can find happiness in difficult times and use it to do good.
The Project was open to anyone. More than 70,000 people from over 200 countries took part in it. All had to take an online survey answering questions about their feelings. Then, they needed to do a small thing every day, such as visiting an elderly neighbour or buying a cup of coffee for a stranger. Finally, they had to take a survey to compare their feelings before and after.
The results were announced on November 11, 2023. “We are really excited. After the project, there are big changes, including greater happiness, less stress, better sleep, stronger problem-solving abilities, and greater satisfaction with relationships,” said Emiliana Simon-Thomas, the leader of the Big Joy Project.
“Think of happiness as a skill that you can get through practice, instead of seeing it as something that happens to you. This may make sense,” added Emiliana.
Will the changes brought about by doing good last long or disappear soon? The question is not yet answerable. But one thing is certain — doing one good thing can lead to other good things. That’s why small acts of kindness can go a long way.
1. What do we know about the Big Joy Project?| A．It is open to young people. | B．It provides coffee for strangers. |
| C．It lasts for about two years. | D．It needs people to take two surveys. |
| A．the project brings people many advantages |
| B．there are many ways to support the project |
| C．people have trouble working on the project |
| D．the reason for starting the project is unknown |
| A．Happiness. | B．Change. | C．Practice. | D．Skill. |
| A．Changes always comes suddenly to you. |
| B．Happiness always leads to a better health. |
| C．Helping others contributes to solving problems. |
| D．Small act of kindness can make a big difference. |
【推荐2】Over the years, we have learnt a lot about animals but there are some whose behaviors (行为) and characteristics can still amaze us. Read on to find out more.
“Criminals” You Want to Hug
The koala is a cute Australian animal known for its tree-hugging pose. It may surprise you to learn that these furry animals have fingerprints that are almost the same with human fingerprints. Some scientists have even warned Australian policemen about koala’s fingerprints just in case they ever get confused (困惑) with human prints at a crime scene!
Frozen Alive
There is a special type of frog in North America that freezes for up to seven months of the year. In September, the wood frog’s heart stops beating and their blood steps flowing. However, the frog wakes up and hops back into action once the warmer weather arrives!
The 500-Year-Old Shark
Can you imagine being alive during the time of 1950s? It is believed that there is a shark alive today that may have been born as long ago as the Ming dynasty. In 2007, a very old Greenland shark was found in the North Atlantic Ocean. Some scientists have said that this particular shark could be up to 522 years old.
Winged Mathematicians
Studies in the past have shown that some animals (like monkeys and apes) are able to think mathematically. However, pigeons have shown that they can also do the same. Scientist s trained pigeons to order numbers of objects. They pecked (零食) at set s of objects in sequence (1, 2, 3, etc.) in return for a reward. It took scientists a year to train the pigeons to order numbers.
1. The underlined word “they” refer s to ________ in the text.| A．Australian policemen | B．koala’s fingerprints | C．some scientists |
| A．By answering questions. | B．By comparing things. | C．By describing facts. |
| A．Koalas’ fingerprints are the same as the human prints. |
| B．The Greenland shark is one of the longest-lived animals. |
| C．Pigeons are born with the ability to order objects’ numbers. |
| A．To call on people to work on animals’ behavior. |
| B．To introduce some strange but fun facts about animals. |
| C．To show the writer’s love for different kinds of animals. |
【推荐3】Traffic is not just upset for drivers, it can be dangerous for walkers and bike riders as well.
You might have walked in the street on your way to work or school. If you are walking near traffic, always use the sidewalk. Avoid walking on the edge of the sidewalk. Walk closer to buildings just to give some more room between you and traffic.
What if you need to get to a different side of the street? Use something called crosswalk. This is a road that protects walkers. There are traffic signals at a crosswalk to tell you when it is safe to walk and when you should wait. Even if the sign says it is safe, always look in both sides to make sure a car isn’t coming.
Sometimes you might want to ride your bike to visit a friend or go to school. There are some important things to remember when travelling by bike to stay safe from traffic.
Always wear brightly-coloured clothes. If it is dark outside and you are wearing dark clothes, a driver may not be able to see you. Use reflectors on your bike. These are small pieces of plastic on your bikes to reflect the light from car lights so that drivers can see you.
Ride your bike in the same direction. And don’t think that traffic lights and signals are just for those driving cars. They are important for you too, so always pay close attention.
1. If you are a walker trying to get to the other side of the street, you should ________ to be safe.| A．use the crosswalk | B．use the bike road |
| C．walk closer to buildings | D．walk on the edge of the sidewalk |
| A．A black jacket | B．A dark coat and suit |
| C．Brightly-coloured clothes | D．A brown T-shirt and jeans |
| A．反光镜 | B．保险杠 | C．置物架 | D．挡泥板 |
| A．Sidewalks, safe walks | B．Stay safe around traffic |
| C．Why is traffic dangerous | D．Keep safe when riding a bike |
People have been trying to understand the human body for a long time, In1860, Mr Mendel discovered why we look the same as other people in our family. It is because of small things called “genes”(基因) in our body. In 1953, two scientists, Watson and Crick, found out that those small parts are really messages . They’re written in the DNA with a special language.
In1961, another two scientists found the first “word” that they could understand in that language. It shows how DNA tells the cell﹙细胞﹚to build its parts. So far, scientists have found all the words in the DNA map, but we still do not understand what they all do. By understanding what just one “word ”means, we can help to save people from several illness. So the more we understand, the more doctors will be able to do.
Most people hope that this will help to make better medicine and help sick people. Other people worry that when we learn more “words” and find out more information, we will use it in the wrong way, just to make people more attractive (有吸引力的)，or stop sick people getting jobs.
1. When did Mr Mendel discover why we look the same as other people in our family?
| A．In 2000. | B．In 1961 | C．In 1953 D In 1860 |
| A．all the words in the DNA map |
| B．Small things called “genes” in our body |
| C．The first “word” they could understand in that language |
| D．those small parts are written in the DNA with a special language |
| A．Make better medicine. | B．Make them get jobs. |
| C．Make maps for them. | D．Make them attractive |
| A．We look like our parents because of “genes” in our body |
| B．We have understand what all the words in the DNA map do |
| C．DNA is the whole “map” of the human body. |
| D．DNA tells the cell to build its parts. |
| A．It can be only bad | B．It can be only good |
| C．It can be good but won’t work | D．It can be good and bad |
【推荐2】Have you heard of Felix Mendelssohn? He was a German musician and pianist. He was born into a rich Jewish family on February 3, 1809. His father was a successful banker, and his mother was a famous pianist.
As a child, Mendelssohn lived in Berlin and received good music training from the age of five. He took his first piano lessons from his mother. Mendelssohn began performing solo piano at the age of 9, and began composing music at the age of 10.
Between 1829 and 1832, Mendelssohn travelled across Europe and got to know many famous musicians, like Liszt and Chopin. During his journey, he also created many pieces of music. At 27, Mendelssohn worked in Leipzig. He made this city the music capital of Germany. In 1843, he set up Germany’s first music school, which was named after him.
Mendelssohn died at the young age of 38. Because of his achievements, he was thought of as one of the greatest artists in the world.
根据语篇内容，判断下列句子正 （T）误（F）。1. Mendelssohn was born in a poor family.
2. Mendelssohn’s mother taught him his first piano lessons.
3. Mendelssohn began composing music when he was only 10.
4. Mendelssohn created many pieces of music when traveling across Europe.
5. Mendelssohn set up Germany’s first music school at the age of 27.
【推荐3】An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money.
When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle (奇迹) can save him now.” The little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore (药店) with the money in her hand.
“And what do you want?” asked the salesman. “It’s for my little brother.” the girl answered.
“He’s really, really sick and wants to buy a miracle.” “Pardon?” said the salesman.
“My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?” “We don’t sell a miracle here, child. I’m sorry,” the salesman said with a smile.
“Listen, if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”
A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of miracle does your brother need?” I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. He’s really sick and Mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I have brought all my money.”
“How much do you have?” asked the man. “$1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered.
“Well, what a luck,” smiled the man, “$1.11, the price of a miracle for little brother.”
He took up the girl’s hand and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was home again.
How much did the miracle cost?
1. What was the trouble in the little girl’s family?| A．Her brother was seriously ill. |
| B．They had no money. |
| C．Both A and B. |
| A．something interesting |
| B．something cheap |
| C．some wonderful medicine |
| A．she had still kept some money |
| B．she hoped not to be refused |
| C．there was no need to worry about money |
| A．The girl’s love for the brother. |
| B．Nobody can tell. |
| C．The medicine from the drugstore. |
| A．the doctor didn’t ask for any pay |
| B．the doctor must be one of the girl’s family’s closest friends |
| C．the little girl is lovely but not so clever |
