1 . Are you familiar with (熟悉) the hero’s journey? In many books and movies, a hero goes on an adventure and overcomes many difficulties along the way. In the end, the hero becomes a better person and returns home.
In a recent study, scientists found that seeing your life as a hero’s journey is good for your mental (心理的) health. It can make you feel more confident and satisfied with your life. How can you start imagining your life as a hero’s journey? Scientists have some tips for you.
Make a list.
Write down your answers to these questions: What makes you who you are today? (You can think about the important events in your life.) What’s your personality like and what are your values (价值观)? What challenges are standing in your way? Which friends can help you on your journey?
Think about your favorite character from a movie or book.
Why do you like that character? They may inspire you because you like their positive qualities (积极的品质). Keeping them in mind can help you see yourself in a more heroic way.
Change the way you look at problems.
Are you going through a hard time? You can see your problems as challenges. Think of them as chances to develop your strength and be the hero of your own story.
Go on more heroic adventures.
We grow from new experiences, so try new things in your life. It can be simple, like growing a new plant, or it can be dramatic (戏剧性的), like borrowing a bike and riding it to school.
1. Who has some tips for readers in the text?| A．Brothers. | B．Scientists. | C．Parents. | D．Friends. |
| A．Hold. | B．Punish. | C．Cheat. | D．Encourage. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．A New Experience | B．A Hard Time | C．The Hero’s Journey | D．The Important Events |
2 . When ChatGPT came out last November, Olivia Lipkin, a copywriter (文案写手) in San Francisco, didn’t think too much about it. Over the next few months, however, Lipkin found herself with less and less work to do. In April, she was fired with no explanation. She realized why she lost her job when she heard managers talking about how using ChatGPT was cheaper than hiring (雇用) a human writer.
Lipkin was not alone. Eric Fein, a 34-year-old man in the U. S. state of Illinois, ran a writing business for ten years. He became jobless this March. All his clients (顾客) told him they no longer needed his services because they were turning to ChatGPT. Fein asked his clients to reconsider. He warned them that ChatGPT couldn’t write with his level of creativity. His clients said they understood, but it was far cheaper to use the chatbot (聊天机器人) than to pay him. Fein’s business was gone almost overnight.
Economists predict (经济学家预测) that AI systems like ChatGPT could replace hundreds of millions of jobs in the future. But for those who write social media posts and ads, the effect is already here. Experts say that even the best AI systems can’t match the writing skills of a human. It doesn’t have a personal voice or style. Besides, it often gives the wrong answers. But for many companies, the cost savings are worth the drop in quality. Indeed, companies that have replaced human workers with chatbots have run into trouble. CNET, a technology news site company, once used AI systems to write articles. The results, however, were full of mistakes. They required a lot of corrections. And the U. S. National Eating Disorders Association Company once replaced its helpline (求助热线) staff with chatbots. But it had to stop using the technology after it gave people harmful advice.
After being replaced by ChatGPT, Fein and Lipkin took a same path. Fein decided to do a new job that AI can’t do. He is now an air-conditioning technician (空调技术人员) after training. And Lipkin wanted to work as a dog walker. “I’m taking a complete break from the office world.” She says. But she doesn’t work now.
1. When did Olivia Lipkin lose her job?| A．Last November. | B．34 years ago. | C．In April. | D．This March. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Many. | D．None. |
| A．By accident. | B．By training. | C．By mistake. | D．By chatting. |
| A．AI systems maybe replace many jobs, but they can’t replace all. |
| B．Don’t believe in any experts and economists’ posts and ads. |
| C．It is nice to take a complete break from the office world. |
| D．Humans mustn’t have a personal voice or style. |
Exhibition of sculptures by Picasso opens in Spain
Picasso may be very famous for his paintings. But the artist was also a sculptor (雕塑家), producing around 700 works in his lifetime.
This exhibition, with its title “Picasso-Sculptor, Matter and Body”, brings together 61 sculptures he made between l909 and 1964—a period time of more than 50 years.
Among the works on display are the Reclining Bather, made in plaster (石膏), and Woman With Vase fashioned from bronze. Other sculptures are made from what are regarded as found objects, everyday items Picasso put together to create his works.
The exhibition is the first of its kind in Spain to be shown of only Picasso’s sculpture.
1. Where was the Exhibition of sculptures by Picasso held?2. What may Picasso be famous as before you know he was a sculptor?
3. How many sculptures did Picasso make in his lifetime?
4. What kind of exhibition will interest you? Explain why? Write 30 words or more.
4 . If you’re a kid who likes to have fun and chat with friends online, here’s advice on how you can stay safe and avoid problems.
★Visit safer websites. Your parents and teachers can guide you to the best websites. Some websites have age limits (限制). It’s safer to tell the truth and avoid those websites until you’re older.
★Guard your passwords. You can set your own passwords. Passwords are your secret. It’s dangerous to tell your passwords to others. So, don’t share your passwords with anyone except your parents.
★Limit what you share. Never tell a stranger where you live or your phone number. If you’re not sure whether you should share something, ask a parent. Remember that anything you put online is there forever, even if you try to delete it. If you don’t want your class to know or see something, you shouldn’t share it with anyone online, not even your best friends.
★Be choosy about your online friends. Some websites let kids make lots of friends with people they don’t know. But online friends are not the same as real in-person friends. Never agree to meet an online friend in person or give out personal information. It’s a dangerous because some people pretend to be kids online but actually are bad adults.
1. In paragraph 3, the writer advises kids to ______.| A．visit safer websites | B．guard their passwords |
| C．limit what they share | D．be choosy about their online friends |
| A．There are some websites which have age limits. |
| B．You should never tell your parents about your passwords. |
| C．You can tell strangers about your personal information. |
| D．Online friends are the same as real in-person friends. |
| A．encourage students to use the Internet more often |
| B．teach students how to make more friends |
| C．ask students to set safe passwords online |
| D．tell students how to stay safe online |
| A．Online Safety | B．Safe Websites | C．Password Secret | D．Online Friends |
5 . Do French Fries Really from France?
There has been a food fight between France and Belgium (比利时). The two countries have been arguing over who really invented French fries.
You may think that French fries come from France. However, this might not be true. Some historians believe potatoes were first being fried in the late 1600s in Belgium.
According to local stories, poor villagers living in Meuse Valley (默兹河流域) in Belgium often ate small fried fish. During the winter months, the river would freeze and fishing would be impossible. The villagers had to find other kinds of food. So they turned to the potato. They would fry potatoes in much the same way as they would fry fish. And that’s how the earliest French fries were born.
During World War Ⅰ, some American soldiers were stationed in Belgium. They were first introduced to French fries at that time. As the official language of the Belgian army was French, American soldiers nicknamed (绰号) the delicious fried potatoes “French fries”. The name stuck.
1. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 2 refer to?| A．The food fight between France and Belgium. |
| B．The debate on who really invented French fries. |
| C．The thought that French fries come from France. |
| D．The belief that potatoes were first being fried in Belgium. |
| A．they thought it was more delicious than fish |
| B．they found it hard to fish during winter |
| C．they were tired of eating small fried fish |
| D．they just tried to taste fried potatoes |
| A．in the late 1600s |
| B．at a restaurant in Belgium |
| C．during the First World War |
| D．when they were stationed in France |
| A．The American soldiers did not like the name “French fries”. |
| B．The Belgian army officially renamed the dish “French fries”. |
| C．The name “French fries” was only used by the American soldiers. |
| D．“French fries” became widely accepted as the name of fried potatoes. |
6 . ①Worried about the climate? There’s plenty to do to help your local environment. And small actions can make a difference. Here are five ideas to get you started.
②Count the birds
Get closer to nature by becoming a citizen scientist. You could count birds, butterfliers or even flowers in your garden. There are lots of citizen science projects to take part in. It’s fun group activity, and your data can help scientists better understand our environment.
③ ▲
Soil and water are some of the most important resources on our planet. By picking up litter in your area, you can prevent plastics and other materials from polluting the land, parks, beaches and rivers.
④Grow local to eat local
Planting more fruit and nut trees and vegetables can create a local food supply. Eating locally can reduce carbon emitted by importing food from abroad.
⑤Set up a library of things
Internet shopping has made it easier to buy new things at the click of a button. But where is it all going to end up? First it will clutter (凌乱地塞满) your house, then it’ll clutter the planet. Setting up a library of things can encourage local people to share everything from tools to toys.
⑥Reclaim (收回) the streets
Reducing car pollution is one of the ways we can reduce CO2 emissions and improve air quality. Close your street for kids to play on the road safely for three hours a week. Getting more people riding a bike is also a great way to reduce pollution. Start a community club in your area to help people be confident.
1. The underlined word “make a difference” in the passage can be replaced by “________”.| A．have an influence | B．make sense | C．succeed | D．change everything |
| A．Organize activities | B．Save water and soil | C．Pick up litter | D．Pollute the planet |
| A．Count birds to be scientists. |
| B．Set up a library of tools and toys. |
| C．Grow and eat locally. |
| D．Close your street for kids to play on the road safely for three hours a month. |
(①＝Paragraph 1, ②＝Paragraph2, ... )
A． | B． | C． | D． |
“May we all blessed with longevity. Though miles apart, we are still able to share the beauty of the moon together (但愿人长久，千里共婵娟)”, wrote Su Shi, a poet during the Song Dynasty, in his well-known poem to his younger brother Su Zhe.
The moon is at its brightest on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar (阴历). On this day, people celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival. It has been enjoying great popularity all over the country.
In ancient China, that day was a harvest (收获) festival because crops (庄稼) were harvested during that period. It was a time for relaxation and celebration.
Just like Thanksgiving in Western countries, families also try to get together for the Mid-Autumn Festival in China. Usually, no matter how far away or how busy they are, people will try to return home for the celebration.
The Mid-Autumn has its own special food just as other traditional Chinese holidays. People eat moon cakes with fillings such as sugar and eggs. The round shape of the cake makes it look like the full moon. The full moon and moon cakes stand for family reunion (团聚).
With the beautiful moon up in the sky, people sit together, enjoy the full moon, eat moon cakes and fruits, share the stories, and express the best wishes for the family members and friends who live far away.
1. Who did Su Shi write the poem to in Paragraph One?2. Why was the Mid-Autumn Festival a harvest festival in ancient China?
3. Do Thanksgiving and the Mid-Autumn Festival have anything in common?
4. What other traditional Chinese festivals do you like? List one of them and tell the reason. (Write 30 words or more)
As we all know, kids are always interested in everything around them. They know the new thing by seeing, touching and even tasting it. Sometimes, there is something that isn’t suitable or safe to do so. As a result, it’s very necessary for them to stay healthy. Kids should pay more attention to their lifestyle and help themselves have healthy life habits. Here are some useful tips for kids.
Kids hardly care about basic hygiene (卫生) . They share everything from drinks’ to snacks. So it is important for kids to know the basic hygiene habits such as washing hands before eating, brushing teeth at least twice a day and so on. Similarly, kids should protect themselves from other kids with different kinds of infections (传染病) .
Healthy eating helps to live a healthy life. Kids should pay attention to the eating habits. Encourage themselves to eat healthy food such as fresh fruit and vegetables. And eat different kinds of food at different ages. Kids should know junk food is bad for health and try to eat less junk food.
Different activities can be planned to teach kids the importance of staying healthy. Some simple reading materials can let kids know about their bodies. Also, playing games about brushing teeth and having meals is very useful and funny for kids. Certain group games and activities or even funny street plays can also help kids understand the importance of staying healthy.
1. How many tips does the writer offer to kids?2. What can be avoided if kids care more about basic hygiene?
3. How can kids know about their bodies?
4. What do you think is the healthy eating habits? Why? Write 30 words or more.
Treasure Island is a famous story. The hero, Jim Hawkins, finds Captain Flint’s map. Captain Flint was a pirate (海盗) and had lots of gold. He hid his gold before he died, and there is a cross on the map to show where the gold is. It is on an island in the Caribbean Sea. Jim and his friends buy a ship, get some men and go to the island to look for the gold.
They set sail but then they discover that Long John Silver, the cook, and the other men on the ship are all pirates. The pirates are planning to kill them. As soon as they get to the island, Jim and his friends fight the pirates. The pirates do not kill them, but take the map.
The pirates go to look for the gold, and Jim follows them. Although they find the place, the gold is not there. Later, Jim knows it is because of Ben Gunn. Jim meets Ben Gunn on the island and he tells Jim and his friends that he was a pirate, a friend of Captain Flint. He has now decided not to be a pirate. Ben Gunn found the gold some time before. He agrees to share it with Jim and his friends because they will take him back to England.
What happens after that? Read the book yourself!
1. What does Jim Hawkins do in order to look for the gold?| A．He visits the Caribbean Sea. | B．He kills Captain Flint. |
| C．He buys a ship and an island. | D．He becomes a pirate. |
| A．When they get on the ship. | B．After they fight the pirates. |
| C．As soon as they set sail. | D．Before they meet the cook. |
| A．Jim Hawkins. | B．Ben Gunn. | C．Long John Silver. | D．Captain Flint. |
| A．To tell people to be brave and friendly. | B．To encourage people to read more books. |
| C．To warn people not to believe pirates easily. | D．To hope more people can read Treasure Island. |
10 . A primary school in rural (农村) China provides free meals for its students.
There are more than 1,000 teachers and students in Jingwai Mingde Primary School in Xuanwei, Yunnan province. With 10 hectares of farmland, the school plants vegetables and raises pigs and chickens itself. The produce is used to feed the students. And it has fed itself for 16 years.
Each class has a piece of land to plant vegetables or raise animals. Students do farm work during the class twice a week with the help of the teachers.
The school has set up a greenhouse with fruit trees for students to learn about nature, instead of listening to teachers in the classroom. There is also a zoo in the school. It keeps sika deer, ostriches (鸵鸟) and other animals to help students get along with animals.
“The farm work helps the students build excellent characters,” said school headteacher Lei Yingfei. “They all like it very much.”
Do you like the school? Do you want to experience the colorful school life-growing vegetables on your own, eating healthily and playing with animals? You can do all these at school!
1. What does the underlined word “hectares” mean in Chinese?| A．方圆 | B．地带 | C．公顷 | D．毫米 |
| A．In 2007. | B．In 2017. | C．In 2005. | D．In 2015. |
| A．To plant vegetables or raise animals. | B．To help students learn about nature. |
| C．To keep sika deer and ostriches. | D．To have a zoo in the school, too. |
| A．The students get along well with animals. | B．The students build their excellent characters. |
| C．They all like it very much. | D．They can do all these at school! |
