1 . In June 2018, a common graduation ceremony (毕业典礼) was held in Tianjin University, but it received much attention. Xue Minxin, born in 1937, graduated with excellent grades after working hard for 4 years.
Going to a university has always been a dream for Xue. But for some reasons, she didn’t have the chance when she was young. Even so, she never forgot her dream. In 2014, she was accepted by Tianjin University and finally her dream came true. Since then, Xue has been a model for the people around her. She got up at 5 o’clock every morning. Then she studied for a while before brushing teeth and having breakfast. Her room was filled with books and newspapers. Wherever she went, she would take books with her.
In fact, for her age, Xue had many difficulties during the four years. But nothing could stop her. Whenever she bad problems, she would either solve them by herself or ask teachers for help. Through her hard work, she passed the exams and was named “a star student” during the first period of her college life.
“I think the true meaning of our lives is to challenge (挑战) and improve ourselves whether we are old or young.” Xue said at the graduation ceremony. “For me, learning something I enjoy is a lifelong journey. I want to thank Tianjin University for giving me the chance to achieve my dream. Our life time is short, so we should make use of it.”
1. ________ has always been a dream for Xue.| A．Being a teacher | B．Being a star student |
| C．Challenging and improving herself | D．Going to a university |
| A．73 | B．77 | C．81 | D．85 |
| A．her family and friends | B．her teachers and classmates |
| C．her teacher and herself | D．her classmates and herself |
| A．A University in Tianjin | B．A Hard-working Old Lady |
| C．A Difficult Examination | D．A Graduation Ceremony |
| A．A newspaper. | B．A travel book. | C．A science report. | D．A story book. |
2 . The Shenzhou-15 astronauts Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu sent their Spring Festival greetings (问候) from China’s Tiangong space station in a video on New Year’s Eve.
The astronauts showed their own calligraphy (书法) in blue clothes. Two pieces of paper were written with the Chinese character “fu”, meaning good luck and best wishes from Tiangong. “Wearing new clothes, eating dumplings and sending wishes—the festival customs are the same here,” said Zhang Lu.
At the same time, the astronauts have decorated the space station with red couplets (对联) and Chinese knots. “I believe that, at the moment, many people are working like us. In fact, it is also a kind of happiness,” said Deng. He continued to say that each person’s dreams and efforts can get together into a huge force to push the country’s development. Fei Junlong wished the country and its people to have peace and prosperity (繁荣).
In another video also showed the astronauts gave out 40 paintings drawn by children in a “space painting exhibition” as a New Year gift to all the Chinese people. The paintings were brought into space with the Shenzhou-15 mission on Nov. 29 last year. They shows the “children’s impressions (想法) and expectations on the country’s rapid development, diverse (多元的) cultural traditions and brave space exploration (探索).”
The Shenzhou-15 astronauts successfully finished the last stage of the space station building. During their six-month stay in space, the Shenzhou-15 astronauts will carry out more than 40 experiments and tests. They are about the space science research and application (应用), space medicine and space technology. Although they are tired, they are happy and proud.
1. What did the Shenzhou-15 astronauts do on New Year’s Eve?| A．They made new clothes for themselves. |
| B．They taught the children how to learn. |
| C．They sent their Spring Festival greetings. |
| D．They received some pictures from children. |
| A．Science and Technology. | B．Medicine and Research. |
| C．Experiments and Tests. | D．Dreams and Efforts. |
| A．the country’s rapid development |
| B．the country’s long history |
| C．foreigners’ love for Chinese culture |
| D．the design of astronauts’ clothes |
| A．In a guide book. | B．In a newspaper. | C．In a notice. | D．In a poster. |
| A．The Shenzhou-15 astronauts gave children a lesson. |
| B．Chinese astronauts went on to show their great ability in space. |
| C．Chinese astronauts sent Spring Festival greetings from space station. |
| D．The Shenzhou-15 astronauts finished their space tasks successfully. |
Online eating shows have attracted a lot of fans across the world. Many hosts of such shows are popular for their ability to eat too much food. But some shows have received criticism(批评)for their waste of food. Some hosts threw away a great deal of food instead of eating it up.
It is reported in Beijing News that about 50 million tons of food is thrown into rubbish bins every year. In order to stop food waste, the videos that show food waste have been cut by many video platforms(平台), such as Douyin, Kuaishou and Bilibili.
Recently, the whole country has taken action to avoid wasting food. More than 18 provinces have made some instructions for restaurants to control food waste. In Shanxi Province, local restaurants are asked to provide half portions(半份)to avoid waste. In Wuhan, the government suggests that restaurants use “N-1” mode(模式). For example, a group of 10 should only order enough food for nine people at first. More food is only brought to the table if needed.
In addition, a nationwide “Clear Your Plate” action has been launched(发起)online. Users of Sina Weibo are encouraged to share photos or videos of empty plates after finishing their meals. At the same time, new laws are also being considered. “We will make new laws to give clear instructions on avoiding food waste,” announced a government officer.
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1. Some shows have received criticism because they
2. According to Beijing News, about
3. “N-1” mode is designed to avoid food waste. If twelve people go to dinner, they had better order enough food for only
4. In addition, “Clear Your Plate” action has been launched online. Users of Sina Weibo are encouraged to share photos or videos of empty plates after they
5. Moreover, the government will consider making new laws to
4 . The “double reduction” policy（“双减”政策）
In July, China introduced the “double reduction” policy. It hopes to reduce students’ learning burden（负担）by reducing homework and after-school classes. One month has passed since the new term began. How do students feel about this new policy?
“Our homework is clearly less than before,” said 13-year-old Shen Yuzhe from Beijing. “We are not encouraged to buy workbooks any more. The exercises are mainly from the textbook.”
According to Shen, teachers now teach at a much slower pace（节奏）. Students have enough time to process new knowledge.“Our teachers are also giving us more chances to do experiments and learn from real life,” said Shen. “For example, we went to research earthworms（蚯蚓）in a field during a biology class. This is a much better way to learn things than just hitting the books.”
For 13-year-old Zhang Hangming from Tianjin, the best thing about “double reduction” is the increased time in after-school activities. “We can now spend more time taking part in clubs and activities, such as dancing, volleyball and drama. I have joined a group called ‘leadership development in business’ where I can learn all kinds of skills beyond academic（学业的）study,” said Zhang.
Both Shen and Zhang find there are fewer exams now. But they think it’s not necessarily a good thing. “Exams force me to study harder. Each exam shows my progress as well as my weak points,” Zhang said.
Shen also pointed out that when burden is lightened（减轻）, self-discipline（自律）becomes the key. “Some students now spend more time having fun when homework is finished early. But if you use all the free time to relax, you might fall behind others,” he said.
1. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?| A．The result of “double reduction” policy. |
| B．The future of “double reduction” policy. |
| C．The difficulty of “double reduction” policy. |
| D．The introduction of “double reduction” policy. |
| A．He doesn’t enjoy it. | B．He thinks it is very good. |
| C．He thinks it old-fashioned（过时）. | D．He is not sure about it. |
| A．They teach at a much slower pace. |
| B．They give much more homework to the students. |
| C．They lead the students to hit the book again and again. |
| D．They don’t allow the students to do experiment. |
| A．He does well in playing volleyball. | B．He wants to join the drama club. |
| C．He is younger than Shen Yuzhe. | D．He is interested in business. |
| A．Someone who is weak in self-discipline. | B．Someone who makes use of his free time. |
| C．Someone who finishes homework on time. | D．Someone who spends less time on having fun. |
February 18, 2004, is the birth date of Su Yiming, a historic gold medalist in the Beijing 2022 men’s snowboard big air with a combined score of 182.50 points at Big Air Shougang on Tuesday.
Su Yiming, a snowboarding talent from North China’s Jilin province, won a silver for snowboard slope style on Feb 7 during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, marking the first snowboarding medal won by a Chinese athlete during the Games.
Over the past four years, Su has combined his talent with hard work to produce one of the swiftest—faster than ever—rises the sport has ever seen.
“The biggest motivation for me is my love for snowboarding,” Su said, when asked about the secret to his success. “In snowboarding, I feel like I can show my own style and creativity. Every time I ride my board, it’s always a very happy moment. Through my experience, I hope more young people will get interested in the sport. ”
“I enjoy snowboarding just as much as I enjoy acting,” said Su, a former child actor, who turns 18 on Friday. “I think: I still have a lot of possibilities to explore in my future career either in snowboarding or in acting. But now I just want to enjoy the moment and celebrate it as the best possible birthday gift.”
1. What did Su Yiming achieve during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?| A．He won a history medal. | B．He added a gold medal to a silver one. |
| C．He got a silver medal. | D．He received two more big air medals. |
| A．highest | B．most difficult | C．most important | D．fastest |
| A．The love for snowboarding. | B．The creativity of snowboarding. |
| C．The special style of his own . | D．The happy feeling of riding. |
| A．He was a former child actor. | B．He likes acting very much. |
| C．He’s happy with the result. | D．He enjoys snowboarding. |
| A．Su Rockets Into History Book. | B．Su Won Snowboard Big Air. |
| C．Su: A Snowboarding Talent. | D．Su: A Possible Famous Actor. |
6 . A dozen Chinese dishes have become popular during the Beijing 2022 Olympics, after athletes shared them on TikTok and in media interviews. Let’s take a look at some of them.
※ Red bean bun (红豆包)
Snowboarder Jenise Spiteri, the only athlete standing for Malta, is a big fan of Chinese food. “One morning I was too nervous to eat any food. So I put some red bean buns in my backpack.
I didn’t realize that I still had one in my pocket when I did the run, so I was like ‘Oh okay! Now I can finally eat’,” she recalled.
※ Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁)
American snowboarder Tessa Maud has become popular in China for sharing Chinese food from the Olympic village on TikTok. Beijing 2022 proved to be a totally new and enjoyable experience for Maud. What to eat was a daily hard choice for her because everything was so good.
※ Chinese dumplings
American athlete Julia Marino, who won a silver medal in women’s snowboard slopestyle at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, told NBC News that her favorite food in the Winter Olympics village was dumplings.
“I’ve probably had like 200 dumplings since I’ve been here,” said Marino.
※ Spicy hotchpotch (麻辣烫)
Jutta Leerdam, a 23-year-old speed skating athlete from the Netherlands, posted her favorite spicy hotchpotch on social media. “This is the famous Chinese snack spicy hotchpotch, which is healthier than burgers and fries,” said Leerdam.
The Games provided global athletes with 678 dishes from all over China, allowing them to fully experience the Chinese food.
1. How many athletes from Malta competed in Beijing 2022?| A．None. | B．One. | C．200. | D．678. |
| A．Because she had so many choices. |
| B．Because she had a serious stomachache there. |
| C．Because she didn’t have much time for eating. |
| D．Because she couldn’t get used to the food there. |
| A．Jenise Spiteri. | B．Tessa Maud. | C．Julia Marino. | D．Jutta Leerdam. |
| A．Hot and fatty. | B．Hot but unhealthy. |
| C．Fatty but delicious. | D．Delicious and healthy. |
| A．They all think highly of Chinese food. |
| B．They all come from the same continent. |
| C．They all competed in the same event. |
| D．They all shared their favorite food on the Internet. |
7 . On January 13th, 2022, as a member of the Sunshine student reporter group, I went to Nanping City Park to have some street interviews.
I asked some parents and kids about their opinions on the “Double Reduction” policy. Here’s what they said.
 Gao Lia nurse with two kids | I agree with the policy. My kids have more free time on weekends. My daughter, Xiao Wen, goes to learn ballet and my son, Xiao Tian, learns to play the piano. And we can have more family activities together. We often go hiking on weekends. |
 Xiao Lea student in Grade 7 | Now I can do some reading or take up new hobbies in my spare time. I really like the policy, because doing these things can make us feel happy and relaxed. |
 Li Binga driver with a son | My son, Li Xiang, is in a middle school. He often finishes his homework at school, so he can read different books he likes at home. And he often helps us do some housework. |
 Xiao Juana student in Grade 8 | We students have enough sleep every night. Good sleep keeps us active during the day. And on weekends we have more time to learn new skills and to do some volunteer activities. |
| A．A student. | B．A worker. | C．A nurse. | D．A driver. |
| A．Xiao Wen. | B．Xiao Tian. | C．Xiao Le. | D．Xiao Juan. |
| A．Having enough sleep. | B．Reading some books. |
| C．Doing much homework. | D．Doing some exercise. |
| A．Family activities. | B．Healthy living habits. |
| C．A holiday plan. | D．The “Double Reduction” policy. |
| A．A novel. | B．A newspaper. | C．An ad. | D．A poster. |
8 . School gardens have appeared across the country. Teachers use the gardens to give lessons in science, math and more.
Studies show that kids who work in outdoor gardens get higher scores on science tests. Teachers hope that by learning where their food comes from, kids will make healthier food choices (选择) at meal times.
Students from No. 2 Middle School plant seeds in spring. They grow pumpkins; peppers (辣椒) and broccoli (西兰花). The kids look after the garden until summer. They get in the vegetables in autumn.
Li Yan likes that job best. “It’s like a hunt (狩猎),” she said. “You have to look at all the vegetables to find the ones that are ready to be picked.”
The school gives away the vegetables to a food bank.
“Giving back to the community is an important lesson,” says the school leader. Li Yan likes the idea that her hard work helps others.
“Everyone can make a difference.” she says.
1. Why have school gardens appeared across the country?| A．To get fresh air. |
| B．To plant some flowers. |
| C．To make schools more beautiful. |
| D．To give lessons in science, math and more. |
| A．English | B．Science | C．P.E. | D．History |
| A．The whole year | B．one season | C．two seasons | D．three seasons |
| A．They eat them at school. |
| B．They give them away to a food bank. |
| C．They sell them to the community. |
| D．They take them home. |
| A．life on a farm | B．school gardens |
| C．eating healthy food | D．how to plant seeds |
Coral reef is suffering
The Great Barrier Reef(大堡礁) in Australia, the world’s largest coral(珊瑚) reef system and home to many kinds of sea animals, is in great danger. It is now experiencing its third mass bleaching(白化) in five years, resulting in the death of large amounts of coral.
“We know this is a mass bleaching event and it’s a serious one,” Professor Terry Hughes told the Guardian. Professor Terry Hughes, one of the world’s leading experts on the reef, said it is far more serious than former mass bleaching events. It is a clear signal(信号) for people to take action.
Coral bleaching refers to the death of coral caused by high water temperatures. Global warming has caused ocean temperatures to rise, resulting in more frequent bleaching events. Many tropical(热带的) coral reefs will disappear if temperatures continue to rise, according to the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
As more of the Great Barrier Reef bleaches and dies, the animals that depend on it will die off as well. About 500 million people depend on the reef and the animals there to make a living, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The ocean fishing industry, for example, depends on fish living in the Great Barrier Reef, as well as other reefs around the world. Reefs also protect coastlines from the damaging(有破坏性的) effects of tropical storms, as well as promote(促进) tourism, according to the Queensland Museum. Humans will be heavily influenced by their disappearance.
1. Where is the Great Barrier Reef?| A．In Australia. | B．In America. | C．In Britain. | D．In Japan. |
| A．tropical coral reefs will soon disappear | B．people should take action to protect the animals |
| C．mass coral bleaching is getting worse | D．there is no need to pay attention to coral reefs |
| A．Ocean pollution. | B．Fishing industry. |
| C．Low water temperatures. | D．Global warming. |
a. large amounts of coral will die b. animals that depend on coral will die
c. some people will live a hard life d. ocean temperatures will keep rising
| A．abd | B．abc | C．acd | D．bcd |
| A．we should protect fish living in reefs | B．mass coral bleaching can influence human beings |
| C．the fishing industry does harm to coral reefs | D．human activity causes mass coral bleaching |
10 . “China is always well protected by the bravest of them” former (从前的) US secretary of state Henry Kissinger once wrote. Indeed, in the fight against the novel coronavirus, it is medical workers who are risking their lives on the frontlines of the epidemic (流行病).
As of Feb 17, more than 32,000 medical workers from all over China have been to Hubei. They are working under unusual conditions, unimaginable stress (压力).
In Wuhan mobile cabin hospitals, medical workers take turns to treat patients. They usually have to work without stopping for six hours or more, as well as take one hour to put on and take off their protective clothing. To help them know each other, they write their names on their clothing. To save time going to the bathroom, they choose to wear diapers (纸尿裤). The paper reported.
Many doctors and nurses were infected (感染) during the earliest period of the epidemic because of knowing less about the virus, as well as shortage (短缺) of medical supplies (供应). Some of them were treated, got well and went back to work. Some of them unluckily lost their lives.
According to China’s National Health Commission, a total of 1,716 medical workers in China were infected with the new coronavirus as of Feb 11, while six passed away.
With the help of the central government, the working conditions for medical workers in the cities like Wuhan have been improved. They are confident that they will win the battle (战役) against the virus.
These medical workers are just ordinary people. To fight the epidemic, parents leave their children and couples get separated (分离). They are mothers and fathers, wives and husbands, sons and daughters, and also warriors (战士).
1. To fight against the novel coronavirus, ________ are risking their lives on the frontlines.| A．teachers | B．police |
| C．medical workers | D．sports players |
| A．Three | B．Four |
| C．Five. | D．More than six |
| A．Because of knowing less about the virus. |
| B．Because of less money to buy some necessary protective clothing. |
| C．Because of a shortage of supplies. |
| D．Both A and C. |
| A．careful | B．proud | C．afraid | D．tired |
| A．A story book | B．A magazine | C．A newspaper | D．A textbook |
