1 . When you open a certain mobile app, there’s usually an open-app advertisement (广告) that gets in your way. Some of these ads can send you to another app if you shake your phone a bit. And this has been causing heated discussion online recently.
These open-app ads act like “doors”—no matter which app you open, you may always end up in those apps that have more ads. During online shopping festivals, for example, users are usually led to shopping apps like Taobao and JD.
There are already a number of regulations (法规) on this problem. A regulation that came out in December 2022 gave specific rules for how these “shake-to-open” ads should operate. It said that the rotation angle (旋转角度) of the phone should be larger than 35 degrees, and the time spent shaking the phone should be longer than 3 seconds. Starting from May, the ads must have a clear button (按钮) to let users to close them.
However, putting these regulations into action can be difficult. The total number of apps is large, making it hard for authorities to look into every app. There were at least 2.59 million apps released (发布) in January and February alone, reported Nanfang Daily.
However, this shouldn’t be the reason for the mobile apps to step out of these “lines” and take advantage. That way, what all the platforms (平台) really get is people’s complaints. Over 90 percent of users strongly dislike such open-app ads, according to the Jiangsu Consumer Council. Such ads hurt an app’s reputation (声誉) because fewer users may want to use them after being taken to other apps too many times. To get real recognition (认可) from users, the apps should respect their choices and provide them with ads that they can choose to click on only if they want to.
1. What does the phrase “gets in your way” mean in Paragraph 1?| A．prevents you from entering the app. | B．leads you to another app. |
| C．forces you to buy something useless. | D．steals your personal information. |
| A．apps that have open-app ads |
| B．apps that open-app ads lead to |
| C．apps that were discussed heatedly recently |
| D．apps that many people go shopping online with |
| A．ads in the apps should be totally stopped |
| B．people don’t need to shake hard to open ads |
| C．people should easily find where to close the ads |
| D．apps with open-app ads will be closed |
| A．it’s difficult to manage the app developers |
| B．users really need these open-app ads |
| C．apps have more new ways to present ads |
| D．it’s hard to regulate a large number of apps |
| A．More ads will give apps good reputations. |
| B．Users mind products more than ads in apps. |
| C．Apps should let users decide whether to open the ads. |
| D．Apps have earned too much money from open-app ads. |
2 . Feel down? Hug a tree! Recently, many Chinese young people have turned to trees to help with their stress. Although it sounds strange, there’s a science behind the act of tree-hugging.
It can be explained by the “biophilia hypothesis (亲生命说)”. It was pointed out by US scientist Edward Wilson in 1984. He said that humans are born to love being around other living things. Humans’ love for nature is “in our DNA”. This idea helps to explain why people prefer natural, green views to city views. It’s also one of the reasons why people love cute pets.
Some studies have looked into why tree-hugging can help with our health. A study in 2021 reported that the activity can increase oxytocin (催产素). It’s a hormone (荷尔蒙) responsible for feelings. The higher the level (水平) of oxytocin is, the calmer and happier you may be. Hugging trees for only 21 seconds can lead to an increase in oxytocin.
Another hormone called cortisol (皮质醇) is a marker of stress. The brain produces more cortisol when the person is worried, angry, or very sad. Hugging trees helps cut cortisol production, which makes us feel better.
Although the activity is helpful to us, it’s important to keep in mind that we shouldn’t hurt nature while doing it. Trees often hold valuable ecosystems (生态环境). Many small creatures live on the tree and they are too small to be seen. You may want to be gentle when hugging trees—just like how you hug a friend!
1. Which of the following can be explained by the “biophilia hypothesis”?| A．People feel relaxed in nature parks. | B．People like doing exercises. |
| C．People love visiting historical places. | D．People like to live in cities. |
| A．They might feel calmer and happier. | B．They might feel happy and sad. |
| C．They might feel relaxed and scared. | D．They might feel angry and sad. |
| A．We feel sadder with a lower level of cortisol. |
| B．We feel angrier with a lower level of cortisol. |
| C．We feel more stressed with a higher level of cortisol. |
| D．We feel much happier with a higher level of cortisol. |
| A．Hugs give people energy. |
| B．The “biophilia hypothesis” is partly wrong. |
| C．Tree-hugging is bad for the environment. |
| D．Hugging trees in the right way helps reduce stress. |
3 . Recently, people online have been selling verbal abuse (言语辱骂) “services”. An internet user pays the seller some money to abuse the victim (受害者) through social media. However, this is not right or legal (合法的).
To know more about this, Teens talked to Xing Junxia, a lawyer (律师) at the S&P Law Firm in Beijing.
In life, we may say bad words to people we don’t like. If it gets serious, it becomes verbal abuse. “The act of verbal abuse violates (侵犯) the victim’s rights,” Xing said. “These words usually hurt the victim’s right to reputation (名誉权), which can lead to civil liability (民事责任).” The attacker (攻击者) should stop this right away. He or she should also formally (正式地) say sorry to the victim. This is to cut down their influence of the abuse. Xing pointed out that both the attacker and the payer should bear civil liability because they do it together.
In more serious situations, the attacker will face administrative penalties (行政处罚). A man in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, who ran an online verbal abuse “service” and had abused 25 people, was recently caught. Although he knew it was illegal, he believed it was an easy way to make money. In the end, he was fined 500 yuan and handed over all of the illegal money he had got.
In the most serious situations, Xing said, verbal abuse can make the victim ill. The attacker should then face criminal liability (刑事责任). It means that he or she may spend time in prison (监狱), said Xing.
1. If you are abused verbally, you can legally ________.| A．ask the attacker for some money | B．ask the attacker to stop and say sorry |
| C．post the attacker’s acts online | D．beat the attacker |
| A．Only the attacker. | B．Only the payer. |
| C．Both the attacker and the payer. | D．The attacker, the payer and the victim. |
| A．that the payer won’t face a penalty | B．that the attacker is only fined in serious cases |
| C．the reason for “selling” verbal abuse | D．the result of running verbal abuse “service” |
| A．Selling services online is illegal. | B．Verbal abuse can hurt others physically. |
| C．We should use laws to protect ourselves. | D．Verbal abuse is law-breaking. |
4 . Do you like living in a city? Look at the good sides. It is often easier to find work. And there is usually a choice (选择) of public transport (公共交通), so you don’t need to own a car. Also, there are a lot of interesting things to do. For example, you can eat in good restaurants, pay a visit to museums and go to the theater and concert. What’s more, when you want to relax, you can easily find a park to feed the ducks or just sit on the park bench and read a book. All in all, city life is full of interesting activities and you will never feel bored.
However, living in a city also has bad sides. For one thing, you must work hard and try to make as much money as you can. Because it is often very expensive to live in a city. Also, public transport is usually crowded, and even the parks can become full of people on Sundays. Besides, although there are many people in the city, it is still possible to feel lonely (孤独的).
I think young people like city life better because they love the excitement of the city and don’t mind the noise or the pollution.
1. Where can we read this passage?| A．A storybook. | B．A sports magazine. |
| C．A letter. | D．A newspaper. |
| A．He writes stories. | B．He gives examples. |
| C．He asks questions. | D．He shows numbers. |
5 . Staying safe online
We should learn some tips on how to use the internet safely. Have you ever clicked a strange link online? Is the password of your game account (账户) safe enough? Do you remember to log off (退出登录) after using public computers?
You may think these aren’t problems. But they can make big trouble! You may lose money, get disturbed by others, or even take part in crimes without knowing. September 5 to 11 is China Network Security Week. Let’s learn more about the importance of internet safety.
Protect yourself
Cybercriminals (网络罪犯) can break into your smart phone or computer. They put a virus (病毒) on it through a link. Then they steal your gaming account and get money from it. They can also sell your name, address and ID card number to underground markets. Then you might get lots of scam calls (诈骗电话). So, don’t click on strange links. Make your password strong enough. Ask for help when you are not sure.
Keep the country safe
Internet safety is important to a country, too. Northwestern Polytechnical University (西北工业大学) is a top university in Xi’an, Shanxi province. It is famous for its study of space. In April, the university said someone broke into their information system. Teachers and students got emails with a virus in them. More than 140GB of the school’s important data was stolen. According to China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center, the National Security Agency of the United States made the attack.
In recent years, China has called on tech companies to develop our own chips (芯片) and software. This can help with our country’s cyber security.
1. Do most people think there is a problem when they click a strange link online?2. When is China Network Security Week?
3. What do cyber criminals do when they break into your smart phone or computer?
4. Which two aspects (方面) does the writer suggest we learn about the importance of internet safety?
5. How do you understand the underlined sentence “This can help with our country’s cyber security.”?
6 . Everyone has worries. How do you deal with your worries? There is always something you can do to help yourself feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no use and it can’t solve your problems. Grades at school are often a top worry for kids. If you worry most about grades, ask yourself these questions:
◆Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me?
◆How do I get ready for class? Do I go over my notes even when there isn’t a test?
◆Do I have a good learning environment?
◆Have I tried different ways of studying?
If your worry is about a fight with your friend, you might write down all the things you could do — write a note to him or her, invite him or her to watch a basketball game, say sorry to him or her and so on. Once you have a list of things to do, you could choose one thing that may get your friend back.
You can ask for help when you’re worried. You can find someone to talk to, such as your parents, friends and teachers.
1. Teenagers often worry most about _________.| A．their friends | B．their schoolwork | C．their habits | D．their grades at school |
| A．Why not give up studies? | B．Why are grades important? |
| C．How do I get ready for class? | D．What do grades mean to me? |
| A．leave him or her | B．refuse to speak to him or her |
| C．try to make new friends | D．invite him or her to watch a game |
| A．when people are worried | B．who is often worried |
| C．how to deal with worries | D．what kinds of worries people have |
7 . People are trying to build “green buildings” that are friendly to the environment. They might not seem any different from common buildings. But let’s take a closer look.
Stay cool and warm. It takes a lot of energy to light rooms. It also takes energy to heat and cool buildings. So green buildings are designed to do all these things with much less energy. An energy-smart building starts with thick walls. Special insulation(隔热材料)inside keeps heat inside in winter and keeps heat outside in summer. This saves energy for heating and cooling. Some green buildings don’t need any radiators(散热器)or air conditioning at all!
Save the trees. What a building is made from can also help the planet. To save forests, some green buildings have bamboo floors instead of wood. Bamboo looks like wood, but it’s actually a grass. It grows back 20 times faster than a tree. Another way to build green is to use recycled materials. That saves the cost and reduces pollution of producing something new.
Make better home. City planners like green buildings because they save money and they are healthier for the people who work and live inside. But you don’t need to build a whole new building. Simple changes like shading windows and planting trees can make any home greener—and a better Earth home for us all.
As more people become concerned(担忧的)about climate change, more buildings are going green. Experts are finding new ways to build green buildings. We also need to change our mind. Let’s take action now!
1. How does an energy-smart building save energy for heating and cooling?| A．It uses air conditioners. | B．It uses smart radiators. |
| C．It has special thick walls. | D．It has fewer room lights. |
| A．it is a recycled material | B．it grows back much faster |
| C．it can keep the room warm | D．it can save a lot of money |
| A．build a whole new green building | B．pay attention to climate change |
| C．make small changes to our home | D．use only gas to cook our meals |
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A． | B． | C． | D． |
8 . ①Have you ever played with another dog around your dog or played with a different dog when you’re taking a walk? Many dogs don’t like it when they’re not the center of their owners’ attention (关注) . Whether it’s a new baby or the cute little dog next door, there’s a good point that your dog doesn’t want to share your love with anyone else. Some people may think that jealousy is a human-only feeling. But it’s not true.
②A few years ago, researchers at the University of California, San Diego, found that dogs showed jealous actions when their owners showed love to another dog.
③For the study, researchers watched videos of interactions (互动) between 36 dogs and their owners in their homes. Researchers let the owners pay no attention to their dogs but play with a robot dog which looked like a real dog. Owners talked to it sweetly and shared everything with it.
④About 60% of the dogs would touch or push (推) their owners when they were playing with the robot dog. About one-third of the dogs tried to get between the owner and the robot dog and some even barked (大叫) at “the other dog”.
⑤“Our study shows that dogs not only show jealous actions but also try to break up the relationship between the owner and a competitor,” said Professor (教授) Christine Harris, one of the researchers.
⑥So your dog might act differently when he’s trying to get your attention and may be experiencing feelings of jealousy. For example, he may get your attention by licking (舔) you or he may suddenly run into the bathroom to get attention or even to show sadness. So if you have more than one pet, be sure to give them the same attention so that any of them will not feel forgotten.
1. What is the meaning of the word jealousy in the first paragraph?| A．难过 | B．伤心 | C．嫉妒 | D．失望 |
| A．In a travel magazine. | B．In an advertisement. | C．In a story book. | D．In a newspaper. |
| A．Researchers believe that jealousy is a human-only feeling. |
| B．Dogs feel jealous only when their owners play with other dogs. |
| C．If you have many pets, you should give them same love to make them feel unforgotten. |
| D．Researchers study the interactions between 36 robot dogs and their owners in their homes. |
| A．①②③; ④⑤; ⑥ | B．①; ②③④⑤; ⑥ | C．①; ②③④; ⑤⑥ | D．①; ②③; ④⑤⑥ |
How to save a life
The students at No 19 Middle School in Nanning, Guangxi were having a class. Suddenly, a curtain (窗帘) went on fire and the fire spread quickly. Some students were burned.
Not really! This was a fire drill (消防演习) that took place in the school on April 28. After the drill, experts from the Red Cross (红十字会) gave a lesson to 400 students on how to deal with some injuries, such as burns and bleeding (流血).
Every year in China, 1.2 million emergencies take place, according to Xinhua. These lead to at least 200,000 deaths and 1.7 million injuries. Experts say that the ten minutes after an accident are the most important moments for saving a life.
May 8 is World Red Cross Day. Let’s learn the steps for how to save lives.
When there is an accident, remember Dr ABC:
1. Danger – Check the area to see that you are not putting yourself or the hurt person in any more danger. For example, check that there are no loose electrical cables (松弛的电线).
2. Response (反应) – Call out to the hurt person or shake him or her to see if he or she is conscious (有意识的).
3. Airway (通风) – If the hurt person isn’t responding, tip back his or her head and open the mouth. Remove anything that might be blocking the airway.
4. Breathing (呼吸) – Put your ear to the person’s mouth to hear if he or she is breathing, and watch to see if his or her chest is rising and falling. If he or she is breathing, ensure that he or she is in a stable side position.
If he or she is not breathing, give him or her five full breaths in 10 seconds.
5. Circulation (血液循环) – Feel and look at the person to try and judge if his or her circulation has stopped. If he or she is cold, or has turned pale or blue, it is likely that there is no circulation.
【回答问题】
1. When did the fire drill take place in the No 19 Middle School in Nanning?
2. How many emergencies take place in China every year?
3. When is World Red Cross Day?
4. What is the second step to save lives?
5. What should we do if the hurt person is not breathing?
10 . With the help of the Internet, robots have become good helpers in the fighting against COVID-19 in Shanghai.
Inside one hospital in Shanghai, the first 28 “disinfection（消毒）robots” have been put into use. Each of them can work for a whole day. At the same time, a group of “5G smart indoor cloud robots” can carry over 20 boxed meals at a time. It took about 20 minutes to carry meals in the past. With the help of these robots, they save much time and finish the work in just 5 minutes.
These robots help to cut down the risk of cross-infection（交叉感染）among sick people. What’s more they help workers get away from danger. It’s reported that more than 200 robots will serve at hospitals. More 5G smart robots are also ready to work. They can get different information to help experts make right decisions.
Outside hospitals, more and more smart robots and unmanned（无人操纵的）cars have been put into use to fight against COVID-19. Meituan has sent more than 10 unmanned cars to Shanghai to cut down the transport（运输） pressure on some neighborhoods in Pudong New Area.
根据短文内容，选择最佳选项。
1. How long can each disinfection robot work every day?
| A．For 8 hours. | B．For 20 hours. | C．For 12 hours. | D．For 24 hours. |
| A．They are very popular among people. |
| B．They are too expensive to buy. |
| C．They can finish the work in just 10 minutes. |
| D．They can save much time when carrying meals. |
| A．The good use of robots. | B．The problems of 5G robots. |
| C．The development of robots. | D．The ways of inventing robots. |
| A．Unmanned cars. | B．5G smart robots. | C．Medical workers. | D．Sick people. |
| A．What did Meituan do to help Shanghai? |
| B．When was the first 5G smart robot invented? |
| C．How did robots help to fight against COVID-19. |
| D．Where were these 5G robots put into use? |
