You have been familiar with the learning environment in your middle school, and it feels like home. So it is not always easy to say “bye-bye”to middle school. After entering high school, you may face some new challenges. The schoolwork may become more difficult and require greater skills. Most students need support. Teachers and parents may give you a hand.
Understand what kind of learners you are. Do you need silence to focus? Then make sure the TV is not on when you are studying.
Form good reading habits. Read something every day—the more, the better. It doesn’t matter what you read.
High school life can be enjoyable. Old friendships might come undone and new ones will develop. Hope you will feel confident and perform well in high school!
| A．Learn to be better organized. |
| B．Middle school life is difficult. |
| C．Reading newspapers regularly is a good choice. |
| D．However, you can’t depend on others all the time. |
| E．Provide yourself with a quiet learning environment at home. |
2 . ①After the Yangtze River Protection Law, China passed the Yellow River Protection Law in October, 2022. It is China’s second river basin (流域) protection law.
②Due to long-time human activities, the Yellow River’s ecology (生态) has been greatly destroyed (破坏), so the new law is pretty important and timely. The Yellow River is regarded as China’s mother river. For 3,000 years, its basin served as the nation’s political, economic and cultural center. The river runs through nine provinces and regions in our country, feeding 12 percent of the Chinese population. The Yellow River Protection Law stresses the need for the protection of the ecosystem. It also calls for flood control.
③For generations (代), flood control was the major challenge for the people living along the Yellow River. The river ever burst (决堤) its banks in 1953 when it rose about two-thirds of the way up an embankment (路堤) in Kaifeng, putting millions of people at risk. In autumn 2021, some areas on the lower reaches (下游) of the river saw their worst flooding for twenty years.
④The new law explains the need to protect and spread the Yellow River culture. Every autumn, an arts festival featuring Manhan Opera, is hold in Jungar Banner, Inner Mongolia, to carry forward the time-honored Yellow River art forms. Manhan Opera was created in the Yellow River basin. The art form mixes the Yellow River with grassland culture.
⑤The new law also calls for the best use of cultural heritage sites (文化遗址), such as museums. At a museum in Gaoqing County, Shandong, more than 20,000 items that have something to do with the Yellow River are on display, including documents (记录) on management of the waterway, tools used in the Yellow River basin, and ancient books and letters about the river.
1. The Yellow River Protection Law is ________ in China.| A．the first nature protection law | B．the second nature protection law |
| C．the first river basin protection law | D．the second river basin protection law |
| A．强调 | B．研究 | C．调查 | D．施压 |
| A．It is difficult to control the flood. |
| B．The river brings many problems to the people around. |
| C．People need to protect the Yellow River’s ecology. |
| D．People along the river are influenced by the flood greatly. |
| A．①;②③④;⑤ | B．①;②③;④⑤ | C．①;②;③④⑤ | D．①;②③④⑤ |
3 . It’s reported that Shenzhou-16 will bring international paintings by teenagers from 10 African countries to the China Space Station.
Jing Haipeng, one of the astronauts for the Shenzhou-16 manned spaceflight mission, shared the information during the Shenzhou-16’s press conference (新闻发布会) at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Northwest China’s Gansu Province.
These paintings were beautifully drawn by teenagers from 10 African countries including Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Egypt, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
“Indeed, we have this special and meaningful purpose, which is to show international paintings for the first time on the China Space Station, and these excellent works are from the winners of ‘Tianhe Award’ for young friends from the 10 African countries,” Jing explained. “At present, we have not seen the paintings. I believe they will be bright. Exploring the vast universe (宇宙) is the common dream of all human, no matter the race, age, or nationality. We expect to join hands with all peace-loving people to create a better tomorrow,” he continued.
“We will take the children’s best youth, best friendship, and best dreams into space, plant the seeds (种子) of science, friendship, and dreams on the China Space Station, and let them grow and bear fruit,” Jing hoped.
1. What does Jing Haipeng do?| A．A reporter. | B．An artist. | C．A gardener. | D．A spaceman. |
| A．Egypt, Mauritius and Mexico. | B．Mali, Colombia and Zimbabwe. |
| C．Madagascar, Algeria and Somalia. | D．Nigeria, South America and Madagascar. |
| A．Wonderful. | B．Funny. | C．General. | D．Fashionable. |
| A．Human and nature. | B．Peace and friendship. |
| C．Science and technology. | D．Culture and education. |
4 . It might be strange to wear clothes made out of plastic bottles. But in fact, some clothing companies are already making clothes like these.
Fashion brand JUMA recently showed its newest collection at a workshop in Shanghai. Eighteen clothing things from the collection, including jackets, shirts and dresses, were made from recycled plastic bottles.
“We realized that billions of water bottles were being thrown into landfills (垃圾填埋场) and oceans every year and that these bottles take hundreds of years to decompose (分解). We thought we should use them to create our clothes and help the environment, said Alia Juma, the company’s design director.
Many other fashion companies are finding similar ways to save our planet these days. The process is really simple. First, the plastic bottles are washed and cut into small pieces. Then they are melted (融化) and shaped into small balls. The balls are melted again to form thread (线). People can then use the thread to make different kinds of clothes.
According to Juma, it takes 67, 000 bottles to create 1 ton of thread. This reduces carbon emissions (碳排放) by 4.2 tons and water use by 6.2 tons compared with the normal way of making thread.
“Five bottles can make a shirt. Ten can make a dress, and 20 a short coat,” Juma said.
Some people might have doubts about wearing something made out of plastic bottles. But it is reported by Causeartist, a website that focus on creativity, that the quality (质量) of the clothes made from plastic bottles could be even better than nylon (尼龙) and polyester (涤纶). Plastic thread can be made into different materials, such as cotton, silk, or even wool. It seems that this may lead into a greener future of fashion.
1. Why did JUMA make clothes out of plastic bottles?| A．To make a new fashion. | B．To compete with other companies. |
| C．To solve the design problem. | D．To reduce plastic rubbish and save Earth. |
①small balls ②plastic piece ③clothes ④plastic thread ⑤plastic bottles
| A．⑤②④①③ | B．⑤①②④③ | C．⑤②①④③ | D．⑤①②③④ |
| A．They are of good quality. | B．They will cause doubts. |
| C．They are strange to wear. | D．They need to be more creative. |
| A．Clothes made from plastics. | B．The process of making clothes. |
| C．The reason for making plastic clothes. | D．Save our planet. |
5 . In the Three-Body Problem books, Trisolarans, a type of alien (外星人), can dehydrate (脱水) their bodies. Then they can live through terrible environments and come back to life again hundreds of years later. Is it possible that humans could be like that as well?
Scientists have now made a new discovery by studying water bears. These organisms (微生物) can live without water for a long time.
When water bears find themselves somewhere without water, they go into a form. In this form, there are no signs of life. Deep freezing, volcanic fire, the dark space… these tiny water bears just sleep it off and wake up again when it’s safe.
But how do these little eight-legged water bears live without water? Scientists are looking for the answer now. As water leaves a cell (细胞), some kind of protein (蛋白质) must help the cell keep its strength to avoid breaking apart. Now scientists have found proteins are special to water bears. The proteins protect their cells against dehydration.
Scientists also put those proteins into human cells. They found these proteins can strengthen the human cell so that it won’t become smaller in size when losing water.
With experiments using human cells showing successful results, Trisolarans may come to be a reality some day.
1. What can Trisolarans do in the Three-Body Problem books?| A．They can live in water freely for hundreds of years. |
| B．They can protect themselves from being discovered. |
| C．They can help other dead things come back to life again. |
| D．They can dehydrate themselves and live in bad environments. |
| A．They will give up living. | B．They will go into a form. |
| C．They will try to find water. | D．They will wake up again. |
| A．The special cells in their bodies. | B．Their way of dehydrating. |
| C．A kind of protein in their bodies. | D．The strength of their bodies. |
| A．Business. | B．Fashion. | C．History. | D．Science. |
6 . After Chinese Poetry Conference and Letters Alive became pretty popular in China, a new show focusing on national treasures also became popular. It showed Chinese viewers’ growing interest in the traditional culture.
As soon as National Treasure was shown on TV, it quickly became one of the most popular TV shows in China. “Fun”, “Creative” and “Informative (增进知识的)” were the most widely-used words to describe the show on the Internet.
The show mainly introduced the history and stories of some national treasures which were kept in nine key museums in China. To some viewers’ surprise, they found some famous actors in every episode (一集) of the show, which made them feel more interested. At the end of the show, the nine most valuable treasures would be chosen by viewers to take part in an exhibition at the Palace Museum in Beijing to celebrate the 600th anniversary (周年纪念日) of the Forbidden City.
In the first episode of National Treasure, the Palace Museum showed three treasures: Stone Drum, The Panoramic Painting of Rivers and Mountains by Wang Ximeng and Large Vase with Variegated Glazes (斑釉大花瓶). Famous actors Wang Kai, Li Chen and Tony Leung Ka-fai played roles of national treasure keepers along with other actors. They introduced the treasures and told viewers stories about these treasures.
Do you want to watch the show? You can go online to watch it!
1. The show National Treasure ________.| A．is only shown on TV |
| B．is a documentary about nature |
| C．mainly introduces some national treasures |
| D．mainly introduces experiences of famous people |
| A．Informative. | B．Strange. | C．Interesting. | D．Creative. |
| A．Because it’s only shown on TV. |
| B．Because people can see many famous actors in it. |
| C．Because people can enjoy national treasures from any museum in China. |
| D．Because it helps people learn about national treasures in an interesting way. |
| A．To introduce a TV show called National Treasure. |
| B．To introduce the reason why some actors are so popular. |
| C．To introduce some of the most popular TV shows in China. |
| D．To introduce the reason why Chinese people like the traditional culture. |
7 . Perhaps money can sometimes buy happiness but there are also many other ways to make you happy. You can increase the happiness in your life within minutes by taking more notice of things that make you happy. Here are some of them.
◆Life
It’s easy to forget about the fact—that you are alive is itself a miracle (奇迹). As the old saying goes “Every day above ground is a good day”.
◆Friendship
Almost everyone has friends, although it’s easy to lose news about them in the rush of events. Today, take a few minutes to reconnect (重新联系) with some of them.
◆Family
If you’ve got a good relationship with your family, enjoy it! You’re experiencing one of the deepest sources (来源) of happiness on the planet.
◆Self-reliance
Feeling safety that you can depend on yourself to complete what you set out to complete creates quiet but strong happiness.
◆Laughter
It is impossible to laugh and be sad at the same time. Regular doses of laughter are more than medicine. It’s the flavor of life.
◆Gratitude
Be thankful for the wonderful things already in your life, instead of focusing on what you don’t have or what’s out of reach.
1. How do you increase the happiness in your life according to the passage?| A．By chatting with strangers on the Internet. |
| B．By depending on parents all the time. |
| C．By spending a lot of time shopping. |
| D．By reconnecting friends. |
| A．The day when you are alive is a wonderful day. |
| B．The day when you can stand is a wonderful day. |
| C．The day when you are traveling is a wonderful day. |
| D．The day when you are smiling is a wonderful day. |
| A．Because your parents love you very much. |
| B．Because you can always depend on your family. |
| C．Because it’s one of the deepest sources of happiness. |
| D．Because you can’t always stay with your family. |
| A．Money Can Buy Happiness | B．The Ways to Make Yourself Happy |
| C．Try to Make Yourself Happy | D．Love Yourself; Love Life |
8 . The skyscrapers (摩天大楼), most of which have large glass windows, have led to a great need for window cleaners. Window cleaners can earn as much as $35 an hour through the job, but accidents sometimes happen. Luckily, the dangerous work may soon be done by Ozmo, an intelligent window-cleaning robot.
Ozmo, like human window cleaners, also uses brushes and its arms to clean the dirt on the glass windows. A 3D map of the building programmed into its system allows the robot to skillfully move up and down. Computer vision and touch sensors (传感器) enable it to move out of the way when a window opens suddenly.
Unlike human window cleaners, Ozmo does not require soap to clean the glass windows. It only uses pure water to do the job, so it is environmentally friendly.
While it takes three human window cleaners 480 hours to clean the windows of a 40-story building, Ozmo can finish the work in just 80 hours. Moreover, unlike other robots, Ozmo will not replace human window workers. It only make them safer. They will control it on the ground.
Whether Ozmo, which is still being tested, can finish the work as well as human window cleaners remains to be seen. Past experiences of using robots to do the work were disappointing, because the robots didn’t have the same eyes as humans and they often missed the soot (烟灰) on the corners of windows.
1. The second paragraph mainly tells us ________.| A．how Ozmo cleans glass windows smartly |
| B．what makes Ozmo a popular robot |
| C．why Ozmo does its job slowly |
| D．why Ozmo is more interesting than human window cleaners |
| A．Computers. | B．Soap. | C．Soot. | D．Pure water. |
| A．1360 | B．970 | C．520 | D．400 |
| A．Ozmo will take the place of human window cleaners. |
| B．Ozmo can help human window cleaners do their work safely. |
| C．As an intelligent window-cleaning robot, Ozmo is successful. |
| D．Ozmo does harm to the environment while cleaning windows. |
9 . The more you travel, the more you want to. Here are the top 5 places I want to travel in 2024.
 India | I’ve wanted to go to India for years. I am crazy about the Taj Mahal. My family is going there in October, so I’m finally getting the chance to visit my dream place. |
 Greece | I’d like to go to Greece in summer to enjoy white beaches, white houses, tasty food and delicious wine. For years Greece has been popular with people who look for a cheap holiday. |
 China | I want to go to China because it has a long and rich history. I would like to visit the world’s longest wall, the Great Wall and the world’s largest palace, the Forbidden City. I’m going to the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses. There I can see thousands of life-size statues (和真人一样大的雕像) with different faces and uniforms. |
 Scotland | I’ve visited it a few times. In 2024 I’d like to travel the countryside there. The people in Scotland are always so much fun. |
 The Maldives | As a lover of scuba-diving (戴水肺潜水) and fresh seafood, I hope 2024 will be my year to visit the Maldives. White beaches and wooden houses, I’m coming! |
Tell me, where would you like to visit in 2024?
1. The writer would like to go to India because ________.| A．it is a country with a long history | B．the Indian people are interesting |
| C．he wants to go to the Taj Mahal | D．he likes its beaches and food |
| A．Wine tastes terrible in Greece. |
| B．It costs one less to travel Greece. |
| C．Winter is the best time to visit Greece. |
| D．People in Greece don’t like the white color. |
| A．China. | B．Greece. | C．Scotland. | D．The Maldives. |
| A．The writer became interested in India 2 years ago. |
| B．The writer will visit the central part of Scotland. |
| C．The writer wants to dive in the Maldives. |
| D．The world’s largest palace is in Greece. |
10 . ①“Volunteering (做志愿工作) can make a real difference to the world. It makes you look at the world differently. You see how little things can change a person’s life for the better, which makes everyone a better person.” Mason, a volunteer said.
②National Volunteer Week started in 1974 and is held every April. It is a time to thank volunteers for their achievements. It is also a perfect opportunity (机会) to encourage others to take their first step toward becoming a volunteer. Making the decision to take the first step can be the biggest problem, because they often wonder if they will be able to meet the organization’s expectations (期望). Some people fear not knowing anyone else in the group. Not having enough time also stops some from sharing their abilities. The following tips can help if you have some of these worries.
③Start out slowly, don’t add too much pressure (压力). Even a few hours a month can make a big difference in someone’s life.
④Choose an organization (组织) with the same interests and common values.
⑤Take part in a training meeting for new volunteers, even if it is not asked.
⑥Work with a experienced volunteer. He volunteered a lot, he can help you increase the confidence and completely understand the organization’s expectations.
⑦Invite a friend or family member to serve. It is a good experience to volunteer with them.
⑧Finally, it is most important to enjoy the volunteer experience and to remember that not all volunteer experiences are perfect. If one experience doesn’t work, don’t give up and you’ll surely find the right opportunity.
⑨Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see great changes in people’s lives. As Mason discovered during his volunteer experience, “...little things can change a person’s life.”
1. Volunteering can help one ________.| A．make a decision | B．see the world clearly | C．live a better life | D．thank other people |
| A．They don’t have enough time. | B．They are stopped by their families. |
| C．They fear that their abilities are shared. | D．They don’t expect to become volunteers. |
| A．Start out quickly. | B．Organize a training meeting. |
| C．Work with volunteers with much experience. | D．Join in a group with different values. |
| A．①/②/③④⑤⑥⑦⑧/⑨ | B．①②/③④⑤⑥⑦⑧/⑨ | C．①/②③④⑤⑥⑦⑧/⑨ | D．①②/③④⑤⑥⑦⑧⑨ |
