1 . Strawberries are soft and get hurt easily by light pressure (压力). It can make them out of shape. Nowadays, there are many young people just like strawberries. They easily break down when they face difficulties. They don’t know what to do when they are in trouble. They have a common name—“strawberry kids”.
Why are many students so easy to break down? Parents and schools are the main reasons. Parents do almost everything for them in their daily life, while schools care more about their grades instead of developing their personality (个性).
Liu Yue, 13, is from Hainan. His mom hardly criticizes (批评) him and he always feels good about himself. When a teacher criticized him strictly, he was so down and would cry after school. Even more, he didn’t want to go to school next day.
Students should do something to make themselves mentally (心理上) strong. A doctor said, “When you are in trouble, don’t ask for help too quickly. You should try to deal with problems first by yourself. I also advise you to take part in outdoor activities and social activities so that they can make you mentally strong.”
Growing up is not always happy. Pains also go along with it. The most important thing is to face the pains bravely and learn from them.
1. “Strawberry kids” refer to ________.A． | B． | C． |
| A．teachers criticize them strictly |
| B．kids pay more attention to their marks |
| C．parents and schools don’t help them grow up in the right way |
① need help from friends immediately ② try to do some exercise
③ go camping with friends ④keep away from the pains ⑥ clean up in the park
| A．①②⑤ | B．②③④ | C．②③⑤ |
| A．telling stories | B．giving an example | C．asking questions |
| A．Strawberry kids should spend more time on their study. |
| B．It is important for strawberry kids to solve problems with the help of friends and parents. |
| C．Strawberry kids need to learn a lesson from their experiences. |
2 . Ink wash painting (水墨画), Peking Opera and paper cutting are popular in China. In fact, Chinese cartoon makers began to work on these traditional art styles in cartoons many years ago.
| Little Tadpole Looking for Mummy, 1960. This is the first ink wash painting cartoon in China. The cartoon makers drew all the animals and plants with ink and brush (画笔). It’s only about 15 minutes long, but it took lots of work. |
| The Legend of Sealed Book, 1983. It borrows other arts. The characters used makeup (妆容) in Peking Opera to help show their differences. “It shows Chinese artists’ ideas in cartoons.” said the film maker. |
| Pigsy Eats Watermelon, 1958. Zhu Bajie finds some watermelons but he doesn’t bring the fruit back to his hungry friends. Cartoon makers cut the character Zhu Bajie with colored paper. |
| The Story of Afanti, 1979. In this cartoon, all the “actors” and “actresses” are puppets (木偶). They are made of wood and cloth, but they look just like real people. |
1. How long is the history of ink wash painting cartoon?
| A．More than 60 years. | B．More than 40 years. | C．More than 50 years. |
| A．The Legend of Sealed Book | B．Pigsy Eats Watermelon | C．The Story of Afanti |
| A．Little Tadpole Looking for Mummy took much work. |
| B．Artists used paper cutting in Pigsy Eats Watermelon. |
| C．The characters in The Story of Afanti were made of wood and ink. |
| A．History fans | B．Cartoon lovers | C．Paper makers |
| A．art | B．music | C．history |
3 . Everyone needs friends. How do you find real friendship and keep it?
The American writer Sally Seaman tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like planting (种) a tree. You plant it and look after it to make it grow.
What makes a good friend? It’s not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be friendly and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints (抱怨) and do his or her best to help you.
But things can’t always be happy. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her.
These steps (措施) can make you be friends again: say sorry to him or her; tell him or her how you are feeling; explain why you did this or that.
Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life.
1. Sally wants to tell students the way to ________.| A．find friends | B．plant trees | C．get happy |
| A．be lovely and cool | B．be friendly and patient | C．have lots of money |
| A．talk to | B．never say a word to | C．have dinner with |
| A．four | B．three | C．two |
| A．Teenagers (青少年) and Friendship |
| B．The Good Friends Around You |
| C．Finding and Keeping Friendship |
4 . There are many beach towns around the coast. We think Balboa has the most fun. It’s good to start on Harbor Blvd and drive into Newport Beach. As you drive west from Harbor Blvd to Newport Beach, you will see many bike rental (租赁) companies and kite shops along the way.
In winter, driving to the Balboa Pier (码头) area, you need to turn right at the traffic light; there is a parking ground. Then walk there and read the sign (标志). It provides some information about the history of the area.
Next, when you leave the parking ground, turn right at the traffic light. Keep to the right at the Y, no matter (无论) how many roads you see like this shape. Park when you see a stop sign. When you go on your trip, watch for the sign. This will take you to the Balboa boat. The cost is low and the boat takes you to Balboa Island. You can drive around the island.
1. You can travel in Balboa by ________.a. bus b. car c. bike d. ship
| A．a-c-d | B．a-b-c | C．b-c-d |
| A．west | B．east | C．north |
| A．The road that looks like the letter “Y”. |
| B．A place whose short name is “Y”. |
| C．The shape of the car. |
| A．You can park your car anywhere you like in the Balboa Pier area. |
| B．There are many car rental companies on Balboa Island. |
| C．It costs you a little money to go to Balboa Island by boat. |
| A．In a travel magazine. | B．In a weather report. | C．In a storybook. |
5 . Have you ever traveled to the four famous sights of Jiuzhai Valley (九寨沟)? Please look at them.
Peacock Riverbed, summer | At the north end of Five Flower Lake, this is the most colourful lake of Jiuzhai Valley. |
Nuorilang Waterfall (瀑布), autumn | The noise of the Nuorilang Waterfall is wonderful. During the winter the waterfall usually freezes (结冰), creating a large ice wall. |
Shuzheng Lakes, winter | With a drop of about 100 meters, Shuzheng Lakes have 19 lakes of different sizes. It’s one of the most beautiful sights in the park. |
Five Flower Lake, early winter | Five Flower Lake is one of the wonderful sights of Jiuzhai Valley because of its surprising colours. It’s like a photographer’s (摄影师的) heaven and an artist’s dream! |
1. Peacock Riverbed is the ________ lake in Jiuzhai Valley.
| A．most colourful | B．longest | C．most beautiful |
| A．In Peacock Riverbed. | B．In Nuorilang Waterfall. | C．In Shuzheng Lakes. |
| A．Lijiang | B．Jiuzhai Valley | C．Beijing |
| A．Peacock Riverbed. | B．Nuorilang Waterfall. | C．Shuzheng Lakes. |
| A．in a storybook | B．in a movie theater | C．on a travel website (网站) |
Hurricanes (飓风)
You may already know that hurricanes can cause devastating waves (毁灭性的波浪), wind and rain. They happen during “Hurricane Season”, and it’s from June 1st until November 30th in the Atlantic Ocean (大西洋) and from May 15th until November 30th in the Pacific Ocean (太平洋). There are five different kinds of hurricanes.
Hurricane Dangers
When a hurricane happens together with heavy rain, there can be a devastating flood (洪水).
Hurricane Safety Advice
There is no way to stop a hurricane or make it change its way, so when a hurricane comes, be sure to remember the following safety advice.
☆Be sure you have a radio, fresh drinking water and enough food.
☆If you need to leave home, remember to tell your friends and family members.
☆Stay inside during the storm. You could be hurt if you don’t follow this.
Task I: Finish the chart according to the article. Fill in each blank with no more than 3 words.
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Task II: Answer the following questions.
6. How many kinds of hurricanes are there according to the passage?
7. Is it possible to stop a hurricane or change its way?
8. What do you think of hurricanes? Explain your reason(s) in about 20 words.
Have you thought about what you want to do in the future? It’s something I like to do even now as an adult (成人). Still, a dream is only a dream until you make a plan to make it happen. A good plan is the best way to make your dreams come true.
First, get a good notebook or computer to write down some notes. Make sure you can keep it well.
Then, think about what goals or dreams you have for the future. Do you want to become a writer? Or maybe a doctor? It doesn’t have to be a job—it could just be something you want to see happen. Maybe you want to travel to 10 countries by the time you turn 30 years old. Whatever it is, write it down.
Next, try to think of the steps you need to take to make that dream happen. Usually, it takes money to make our dreams happen, so try to find out how much money your dream needs.
Finally, think of ways, like how you will make that money. In the US, most people need to take a part-time job outside of school to save up the money they need. But you may have your own ways. Just remember, don’t be afraid to try if a dream seems expensive.
Task I: Finish the chart according to the article. Fill in each blank with no more than 3 words.请根据以上短文内容填空，每空不超过3个单词。
Task Ⅱ: Answer the following questions. 根据以上短文内容，回答下列问题。
1). What is the best way to make your dream come true according to the passage?
2). How can most people in the US make money for their dreams?
3). Do you have your dream? How can you make your dream come true? (Explain it in about 20 words)
8 . AI model Sora surprises the world
Meet Sora, the cool model from OpenAI. It can turn your words into videos like magic (魔法)! Just tell Sora your idea, and watch it make a video right before your eyes.
How good is it?
Videos made by Sora look good on both computers and smartphones. Sora can also make videos with lots of people doing different things with clear details (细节). It also knows how things should look in real life.
How does work?
Sora looks at many videos and learns from them by breaking them into very small pieces. It uses these pieces to make a new video. The new video is gray at first and very messy (乱糟糟的) —you can’t tell what’s in it. Then, Sora fixes the video until it looks good and smooth.
Sora also gets help from ChatGPT. It turns the user’s short sentences into clear instructions (指令). This helps Sora make the video just as you asked.
Is it good enough?
Sora may find “busy” pictures hard to understand. For example, when a person moves, things around them change (变化). Sora may not be able to tell “left” from “right” and mess up a person’s leg moves.
请根据以上短文内容，选择最佳答案。1. Sora is good at ________.
| A．doing magic | B．making long videos | C．making videos from given words |
| A．By breaking videos into pieces. | B．By understanding long instructions. |
| C．By looking up books about making videos. | |
| A．ChatGPT makes videos for Sora. | B．ChatGPT fixes the messy videos. |
| C．ChatGPT helps Sora understand the instructions. | |
| A．Sora | B．ChatGPT | C．Long sentences |
| A．good enough | B．detailed | C．long |
Did you ever volunteer (自愿) some of your time to help others? If you do volunteer work, you can get a lot. You can learn about yourself, learn about others and help others as you help yourself. One of the hardest parts of volunteering is to find a volunteering chance. Here are some ideas for you.
Homeless shelters (无家可归者的庇护所)
In almost all big cities, there’s at least (至少) one homeless shelter. It can help homeless people with meals, beds and other services. Most homeless shelters welcome volunteers. You can help to prepare meals.
Helping others learn to read
Reading is one of the most important skills a person can have. Many people, however, have never learned how to read. Volunteers can help people to learn this important skill.
Animal shelters
Many animal shelters are non-profit or government organizations (非营利或政府机构). So they welcome volunteers to help look after animals, keep everything clean and help people know about protecting animals. You can call an animal shelter for more information.
Task I: Finish the chart according to the article. Fill in each blank with no more than 3 words.How to find the right | |
| Homeless shelters | They can provide homeless people with meals, beds and other |
| Helping others learn to read | You can help people to learn |
| Animal shelters | You can help look after animals, keep everything clean and tell people how |
1)How many homeless shelters are there in almost all big cities?
2)What can you do if you want to know more information about animal shelters?
3)Do you think volunteering is important? Explain your reason(s) in about 20 words.
Siena is an old northern (北部的) city of Italy. It began with a group of people living on its hills more than (超过) 2,900 years ago. Around the year 1100, Siena became an important business (商业) centre in Italy. In 1472, people built the first bank of the world in this city and they started doing business from then on.
Today Siena is famous for keeping its “old face”. Many old buildings look almost the same as before. Few things have really changed in this centre of public life for hundreds of years. Now people still go to the open space for sharing news, shopping, or playing sports. There is one more thing that helps keep Siena’s old face: cars cannot enter the city most of the time.
Siena is old, but it’s beautifully old. People are welcome to visit this beautiful city and walk into the past (过去).
Task Ⅰ: Finish the chart according to the article. Fill in each blank with no more than 3 words.
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Task Ⅱ：Answer the following questions.
6. What is Siena famous for today?
7. Where will people in Siena go if they want to share news according to the passage?
8. Do you want to visit Siena? Explain your reason(s) in about 20 words.
