1 . 阅读下面短文，根据语篇内容，在方框内的缩写文章中，填入与短文意思最符合的单词。每空一词。

Born in 1985 in Guangdong, Chen Guodong is a great architect (建筑师). He once studied in Japan, and he now enjoys a happy life building houses in Guizhou.

Different from most young people who would like to get a good job in big cities, Chen loves working in village areas where he can build houses and do field research at the same time. He loves his job of creating homes for people. “I have been thinking about what village areas will be like in the future and how living spaces that are built from wood can provide villagers with better service,” he said.

In 2017, Chen moved his design (设计) company from Japan to Liping, Guizhou. Liping is home to some of China’s most traditional villages and to all kinds of wooden buildings, which were built in ancient times. “I fell in love with wooden buildings when I was at university,” Chen said.

Chen always works hard. While working on a project, Chen usually remains on site (在现场) from start to finish. He and his team often live in a village for more than a year. In Huanggang village in Liping, Chen turned a wooden granary (粮仓) into a large public space. People can experience the peace of village life and also meet visitors there.

The house Chen made for Yang Hui, a teacher in a nearby village, was even more amazing. The house’s first floor, once used for raising animals, was turned into a living room, bedrooms and a kitchen, and its second and third floors have become a public space for teaching and guest rooms. Yang hopes her house will stay for 100 years. “I will use this place to hold activities to teach about traditional culture,” she said. Chen sees no reason why the home shouldn’t last that long, and he views his wooden houses as environmentally friendly and affordable (经济实惠的)!

Chen Guodong is a great architect. Now, he builds houses in Guizhou and lives there     1    . Instead of working in big cities like most young people, Chen loves working in village areas. He has been thinking about what village areas will be like in the future and how living spaces built from wood can     2     villagers better. Since he was at university, Chen has been in     3     with wooden buildings. So in 2017, Chen moved his design company to Liping, where there are many traditional Chinese villages and wooden buildings built in ancient times. Chen is always     4    . When there is a project, he usually remains on site from start to finish. He used to turn a wooden granary in Huanggang village into a large public space, which allows people there to experience the     5     village life and meet visitors. Another example is that he made a more amazing house for the teacher Yang Hui. The house is environmentally friendly and affordable.

2 . ① “Practice makes perfect” is a very popular expression. But can we take this saying literally?

②One popular view is that if a person practises for at least 10, 000 hours, he will reach “perfection”, or in other words, become an expert in a field. It was given by Malcolm Gladwell in his best-selling book, Outliers: The Story of Success. He gave the examples of the music group The Beatles and Microsoft co-creator Bill Gates, who clearly put in over 10, 000 hours of practice before they became successful.

③However, Gladwell’s book has been said by many to be too simplistic and generalizing (概括). Anders Ericsson argued that 10, 000 hours was just an average figure. Some people may need fewer than 10, 000 hours and others may need more. He also said that practising a lot was not enough, the type and quality of practice also made a difference. Most importantly, he mentioned the importance of “deliberate (刻意) practice”. When a person practises a specific part of a skill in depth rather than as a whole, it’ll be much more effective, though it’s tiring.

④ Many other studies argue that practice alone is far from enough. In fact, a more recent study from Princeton University stated that practice only accounted for up to 26% of reaching an expert level. Many other factors (因素) such as IQ, personality, attitude, and starting age can also counted. Natural talent is an important factor, especially in sports. For instance, many baseball players in America with amazing vision can see the ball much sooner than others do. Success also depends on social factors, environmental factors, and even just being in the right place at the right time!

⑤ In conclusion, practice may not make perfect, but deliberate practice has been shown to lead us to improvement.

1. What does the underlined word “it” in Para. 2 refer to (指代)?

A．The view.

B．The word.

C．The book.

D．The field.

2. What is Anders Ericsson’s attitude (态度) to Gladwell’s view on practice?

A．Amazed.

B．Worried.

C．Hopeful.

D．Doubtful.

3. Which of the following is especially important in sports according to Princeton University’s study?

A．IQ.

B．Personality.

C．Natural talent.

D．Starting age.

4. Which of the following will the author most probably agree with?

A．Practice makes better.	B．Rome was not built in a day.
C．Every man has his price.	D．A good beginning is half done.

3 . 阅读下面的非连续性文本，根据语篇内容，回答问题。

Have you watched the TV drama Meet Yourself? Since it became a huge hit on TV and online, the topic of living in the city or in the country has brought great discussion among the public. Although these two types of living differ from each other by environment, job opportunities (机会) and cost of living, they have something in common such as daily routine (日常事务), values, and people living and working in these areas.

Everyone has a different lifestyle. Their choices depend on their ages, jobs, hometowns and so on. What are young people’s choices? Here is some voice from all over the world.

Jeyong, Korea	I like living in cities more than the country because I like the crowdedness of people all busy walking around. Being with many people and talking to new people are something that I love very much.
Amanda, England	Well, I’ve lived in very big cities: Tokyo, Bangkok, and Los Angeles. Now it is the first time ever that I’ve lived in the countryside. I’m finding that I like it a lot better. I have time to do things that I could never do in the city, like playing the guitar or even reading news. I’m enjoying a peaceful lifestyle a lot more than the busy city life.
Martin, America	I grew up on a very small farm in the country. I enjoyed the clean air and the wild life around but it was boring. The city is much more exciting and has a lot more to do, see and experience. So generally speaking, the city is the way to go for me.
Byran, Canada	I think that living in the city would be so much better than living in the country. I like being active, and I like going out. So for me, living in the country would be boring.

So what about Chinese people? Since 2022, the words “livable (宜居的) city” have got increasing popularity on Xiaohongshu, China’s biggest lifestyle-sharing platform. A survey was even carried out among young people.

Report on young people’s choices of cities to live in. Which city do you think is the most livable city?

Factors (因素) to consider:

Categories(类别)	Examples
Life	Languages, food, natural condition, local customs ...
Economy (经济)	Housing price, job opportunities, the cost of living ...
Infrastructure (基础设施)	Transportation, hospitals, schools...

What do you think is the most important factor to consider?

1. What are the common things between the city life and the countryside life?
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2. What does Amanda think of living in the countryside?
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3. Among the people mentioned in the passage, who prefers to live in cities?
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4. What are the top three most livable cities according to the report?
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5. Which category of factors do young people consider most when choosing a city to live in?
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6. What do you think is the most important factor when you choose where to live? Why?
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5 . Though oceans cover about 71 percent of the earth’s surface, there’s still a lot we don’t know about them. Only about 20 percent of the seafloor has been mapped, and the remaining 80 percent is still a secret to us. Some scientists even think that 91 percent of sea animals have yet to be discovered.

So why do we know so little about the deep sea? Well, getting to those depths is very difficult and requires high technology that simply didn’t come into being for most of human history. The first navigable submarine (可驾驶的潜水艇), for example, was built in 1620, and it couldn’t go more than five meters below the surface. In fact, for a long time many scientists didn’t even think that there could be any life at depths greater than 550 meters and didn’t see much need to explore (探索) the deep sea. However, this changed in 1862 when life was discovered as far down as 945 meters below sea level with the help of a digging machine. Ten years later, around 4, 700 species (物种) unknown before from the ocean floor were discovered.

Since then, high technology has been developed to help explore the deep sea, including satellites. But why is deep-sea exploration still so difficult? Well, at greater depths it is freezing (极冷的), everything is completely dark, and the pressure can be over 1, 000 times greater than that on the surface.

Though we have the difficulties, it’s important that we understand the seas. They help control the earth’s temperature and produce half of the oxygen (O₂) in the air. They can also provide us with information about climate change. Our future depends on learning more about our oceans, and it is possible for us to really understand what is ongoing below the surface.

1. Why are some numbers listed in Paragraph 1?

A．To introduce how important oceans are.

B．To discuss why sea animals have yet to be found out.

C．To explain that oceans cover a large area of the earth.

D．To show that we have only a little understanding of oceans.

2. What caused the change of exploration into the deep sea?

A．High technology.	B．Unknown species.
C．A pleasant environment.	D．Valuable information.

3. What does the underlined word “They” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．Sea animals.

B．The seas.

C．The satellites.

D．Many scientists.

4. What can we learn from the text?

A．It is difficult to build a navigable submarine.	B．The seas have a strong influence on our future.
C．The seas have no lives at a depth of 550 meters.	D．It is easier to go into the deep sea than we think.

5. What could be the best title of the text?

A．Hidden Treasures in Deep Sea	B．Unlocked Secrets of Deep Sea
C．Deep-Sea Exploration: Into the Freezing Depths	D．Deep-Sea Exploration: The Past and the Future

6 . 根据短文内容及首字母提示，在下文空格处填入适当的词使短文完整，每空一词。

Phineas is no common cat. He suffers from a condition that causes him to wobble (摇晃) and fall over when he walks. However, his u    1     way of walking has made him a star on social media, with two million followers. This has also h    2     increase the attention to the rare diseases like the cat’s condition in humans. More and more people get to know the challenges faced by these p    3     and their families.

Phineas was born with a disorder in one part of his brain, which works for helping make a balance and coordination when walking or doing some other things. He was found as a stray kitten (流浪猫) and taken to an a    4     center. There Phineas was taken good care of and later adopted (领养) by a couple who heard about his s    5     on social media.

The couple are both biomedical (生物医学的) scientists and have lots of researches in the nervous system. They decided to care for Phineas with their much k    6     and experience. They considered living with him b    7     they want to learn more about the diseases and get ideas for their research. They even created a social media account for Phineas to s    8     his daily adventures with the followers and teach people how to face conditions like his. They a    9     call on the people to raise money to support animals and people in need.

Phineas has become a symbol of h    10     for many of those with conditions related to the nervous system. His wobbly walk also reminds us that we can still enjoy life even in the hardest times.

7 . I can rest easy, knowing that she’s ________ home. (安全)

8 . There are two types of questions that we can ask to improve our reading skills.

The first type of question helps us check our understanding of the text. This includes the 5W+1H questions (what, where, when, who, why, and how), as well as yes-no questions. Only one correct answer exists for this type of question.

The second type makes us think more deeply about the text. For example, these questions might ask about the author’s intention, the reader’s opinions, or how the text relates to life. These questions are typically broader (更宽泛), harder to answer, and have kinds of correct answers.

So, how do you ask questions to improve your reading skills?

Begin by looking at the article’s title and the illustrations (配图). Based on these, ask yourself what the text might be about.

As you read, pose the 5W+1H questions and try to answer them. Note any question you’re unable to answer. Decide whether you need to reread a passage or move forward in your reading in order to answer those questions.

After reading, ask yourself questions that connect ideas in the article to the real world and to your personal experience.

1. The main purpose of the passage above is ________.

A．to encourage you to read more books

B．to help you find out the right steps to read a text

C．to remind you to ask questions in proper ways in class

D．to teach you how to improve your reading skills by asking questions

2. In terms of question type, which of the four questions is different from the other three?

A．Where is your school?

B．What do you think of your school?

C．When does your school library open?

D．How many teachers are there in your school?

3. According to the passage, which of the following is the most suitable as a question to ask yourself after reading?

A．What’s an AI chat robot?	B．When was the city library built?
C．How can I make my dream come true?	D．Why is money management an important skill?

9 . In the cold gray morning, the March sisters prepared for their mother’s leaving. They knew that the real ________ had come—dad was badly hurt in a battle. The girls turned to each other for ________ and agreed to say goodbye cheerfully and hopefully. They wanted to send their mother on her journey without ________ or complaints.

Everything seemed very strange when they went down to ________ at such an early hour. The bags were packed, and their mother sat at the table trying to eat. Girls all sat down, quietly.

________ talked, but as the time drew near, Mrs. March said to the girls seriously, “Children, don’t worry while I am gone and don’t think that you can comfort ________ by doing nothing and trying to forget. ________ your work as usual, for work will help. Hope and keep busy, and whatever happens, remember that you’ll ________ be alone.”

“Yes, Mother.”

“Meg, dear, watch over your ________ and talk to Hannah or Mr. Laurence if you are worried. Jo, be my ________ girl, ready to take on any challenge. Beth, my little musician, be happy with your ________, and be faithful to the little home duties. And you, Amy, help all you can, be dutiful, and be safe.”

“We will, Mother! We will!”

“Goodbye, my darlings!” Mrs. March ________ as she left, kissing each dear face before hurrying into the carriage (马车).

As the carriage went away, she ________ to see her four girls smiling and waving, and behind them were Mr. Laurence, Hannah and Laurie.

“How kind everyone is to us!” she said ________.

And so, the long journey began, with smiles and cheerful words.

After returning home, the girls noticed the clothes Mother had mended for them. She had worked even in her last hurried moments. It was a little thing ________ they all cried bitterly over it.

“Now, my dear young ladies,” said Hannah, after the girls finished crying, “Remember what your mother said. We must all work hard for when your mother and father return.”

1.

A．celebration

B．danger

C．trouble

D．luck

2.

A．silence

B．praise

C．support

D．fun

3.

A．laughing

B．crying

C．chatting

D．playing

4.

A．breakfast

B．dinner

C．lunch

D．tea

5.

A．Somebody

B．Anybody

C．Everybody

D．Nobody

6.

A．myself

B．yourselves

C．yourself

D．themselves

7.

A．Go on with

B．Keep away from

C．Drop out of

D．Look forward to

8.

A．always

B．never

C．sometimes

D．often

9.

A．friends

B．brothers

C．sisters

D．parents

10.

A．brave

B．kind

C．quiet

D．modest

11.

A．travel

B．books

C．painting

D．piano

12.

A．shouted

B．screamed

C．whispered

D．complained

13.

A．turned around

B．turned out

C．turned over

D．turned on

14.

A．sadly

B．happily

C．coldly

D．politely

15.

A．so

B．and

C．or

D．but