1 . Recently, Japan is pouring their nuclear wastewater (核废水) into the Pacific Ocean. It plans to keep pouring their nuclear wastewater for at least 30 years. Most people have heard this news from the newspaper, online news and the radio.
The nuclear wastewater is so dangerous. It’s really harmful for humans and ocean environment. A study shows that the water from Japan will cover all the seas on the earth in 10 years. The ocean belongs to the world. That’s to say
Japanese government said that their nuclear wastewater is safe and it isn’t bad for the environment.
In a word, the nuclear wastewater could make people have cancer and even change our DNA. So we think it’s not Japan’s own matter.
| A．It belongs to all human beings |
| B．The news has caused hot discussion |
| C．Now, China has stopped importing (进口) seafood from Japan |
| D．It’s an international matter to the whole world |
| E．But if it is safe, they should pour it into their own backyard |
| F．There are a lot of people in China. |
2 . Type in (输入) “How to keep rabbits healthy” and ask ChatGPT to write a report. Just in one second, you’ll get a biology report, well written.
Developed by US company OpenAI, ChatGPT, a powerful tool that can write stories and emails, translate languages, and answer all kinds of questions, has swept the education world in the past months. According to a US survey of more than 1,000 students, over 89% of them have used ChatGPT to help with homework. And this has caused argument in education.
Some schools in the US and France have banned the use of ChatGPT. For example, New York City public schools didn’t allow students to use ChatGPT on their electronic devices (设备). The move comes out of two worries. Firstly, ChatGPT could make it easier for students to cheat on homework. Secondly, it may spread incorrect information.
Some experts say that it doesn’t develop critical thinking (批判性思维) and problem-solving skills which are necessary for lifelong success. Besides bars, teachers are making changes to their classes to block the use of ChatGPT. Some teachers in the US try to include more speaking exams and handwritten papers instead of typed (打印的) ones.
But not all educators say “no” to ChatGPT. Some Canadian universities are making rules on its use. They have no plans to completely ban the tool.
Bhaskar Vira, pro-vice-chancellor (副校长) at the University of Cambridge, said that bans on AI software like ChatGPT are not wise. “We have to know that AI is a tool people will use,” he said, “What we need to do is to change our learning, teaching and examinations. That way we can have honesty while knowing the use of the tool.”
1. How does the writer start this passage?| A．By showing an example. | B．By telling a story. |
| C．By comparing some facts. | D．By listing numbers |
| A．allowed | B．offered | C．accepted | D．stopped |
①write stories and emails ②translate language
③answer all kinds of questions ④help to take notes
| A．①② | B．①②③ | C．①②③④ | D．②③④ |
| A．ChatGPT is so intelligent that nothing it provides is incorrect or false. |
| B．Most students can achieve lifelong success without problem-solving skills. |
| C．It’s easier for students to cheat in typed reports than in speaking exams. |
| D．All people agree to use ChatGPT. |
| A．ChatGPT helps many students with their homework. |
| B．Educators’ different opinions and moves on ChatGPT. |
| C．Advantages of ChatGPT. |
| D．Disadvantages of ChatGPT. |
3 . Every year First Class for the New Term meets people on CCTV 1 at 8 p.m. on September 1st, and It was firstly shown on September 1st, 2008. In 2023 the show wanted to tell us “We can build a powerful China together”.
First Class for the New Term is popular with all the primary and middle school students because it shows something educational and meaningful through some real stories.
There are some pictures showing some great events happening in our country. We all feel proud after watching them. We can’t help thinking: the development of our country can not do without everyone’s efforts. Therefore, as students, we should keep working hard and grow healthily to be ready for the development of our country in the future.
When we watch First Class for the New Term in 2023 and learn about the stories in the show, we will find that our world is really beautiful. It’s lucky for us to live in such a happy and peaceful time.
In addition, the program is full of positive energy. It tells us the importance of having right ideas and dreams. So we should set up the right idea to brighten our nice future. Therefore, this is the reason why First Class for the New Term is so popular. We can also get the knowledge out of class.
Generally, as teenagers in the new time, we should regard the characters in the stories as our own examples, learn their spirit, and be more serious about studying hard in the future. We should try our best to become a useful person to society in the future.
1. What does First Class for the New Term in 2023 want to tell us?| A．Students should keep working hard and grow healthily. |
| B．We can build a powerful China together. |
| C．Some great events happening in our country. |
| D．Students should become a useful person in the future. |
| A．Primary school students and College students. |
| B．Middle school students and College students. |
| C．Primary and middle school students. |
| D．College students and their parents. |
| A．Great changes happening in our country has to do with only some of us. |
| B．Some real stories are shown to give the students more knowledge. |
| C．Students can get the knowledge out of class. |
| D．Teenagers should make an effort to be useful to our country. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Literature. | B．Nature. | C．Science. | D．Education. |
4 . Do you want to enjoy the beautiful roses while watching fashion shows? Do you want to pick your favorite roses for the people you love? In addition, you can enjoy the delicious local food! The Rose Festival is coming again!
| Time | July 16th—August 30th 8: 30 a.m. —6: 00 p.m. |
| Place | In the Water Park |
| Activities | *Fashion shows *Concerts *Rose picking *Enjoyment of local food |
| How to get there | Take Bus No. 2, 6 or 14 and get off at the station of the Water Park. |
| The price of the ticket | People aged over 60: free People aged between 16 and 59: 100 yuan People aged between 7 and 15: 50 yuan Children under 6: free |
| Attention | *At eight o’clock on the morning of July 16th: the opening ceremony *After the opening ceremony, it’s the tour (参观) time. You can walk slowly in the park and enjoy the beautiful flowers. If you are tired, we have special sightseeing buses for you. *The first two days and the last two days: half price *Don’t throw rubbish while you’re visiting the park. *Only pick the roses in special areas, or you’ll be fined (罚款). *Come to visit with your ID card. |
1. People cannot _________ on the Rose Festival.
| A．enjoy fashion shows | B．eat delicious local food |
| C．pick some roses | D．make rose cakes |
| A．50 yuan. | B．100 yuan. | C．150 yuan. | D．200 yuan. |
| A．On July 17th. | B．On July 28th. |
| C．On August 1st. | D．On August 25th. |
| A．You can get there only take No. 2 bus. |
| B．You can take subway No. 2, 6 or 14 and get off at the station of the Water park. |
| C．You can take bus No. 2, 6 or 14 and get off at the station of the Water park. |
| D．You can take bus No. 2, 6 or 14 and get off at the station of the Sunny park. |
| A．The Rose Festival lasts for less than a month. |
| B．You can pick roses anywhere in the park. |
| C．There are special sightseeing buses in the park. |
| D．You can throw rubbish while visiting the park. |
5 . “Hello everyone, my name is Zhang Jianna. I’m a city cleaner from Chaoyang Sanitation (环卫中心)…”
Recently, a video of Zhang became popular online. Many people were shocked at her fluent (流利的) English and wondered how she had such great English skills. Actually, behind this is a long journey of persistence (坚持).
Zhang comes from a village in Hebei Province. In 2012, she got the job as a sanitation worker in Chaoyang District, Beijing. One day, she met a foreigner. The foreigner spoke a lot of unfamiliar (陌生的) words to her. She didn’t know what to do because she couldn’t understand what the foreigner said. Soon, the foreigner found that Zhang didn’t understand his words. So, he pointed to the street and gave her a thumbs-up while saying, “Good, good!” Zhang suddenly realized that the foreigner was cheering her for keeping the street clean, but she couldn’t say anything to express herself.
This unusual experience touched Zhang, and she made up her mind to learn English. Then, Zhang found her children’s textbooks and started her learning journey. However, learning English at an older age was difficult. Zhang would easily forget the words she learned. But she didn’t flinch from facing up to the challenge. She used all her free time to learn and memorize the words over and over again. Finally, her hard work paid off. So far, she has learned around 3,000 English words and has been able to communicate fluently with foreigners. Zhang said, “Persistence is the key to learning English. Learn step by step and learn every day.”
Now, Zhang’s amazing journey leads to a new goal. She says she wants to introduce her hometown in English to draw more tourists one day.
1. Zhang decided to learn English to ______.| A．have a better job | B．get more attention online |
| C．communicate with foreigners | D．win more praise from foreigners |
| A．By making word cards. | B．By talking with foreigners. |
| C．By taking night school lessons. | D．By using her children’s textbooks. |
| A．畏惧 | B．进取 | C．克服 | D．抉择 |
| A．To set up a school in her hometown. |
| B．To introduce her hometown in English. |
| C．To be an English teacher in her hometown. |
| D．To help more people get jobs in her hometown. |
| A．Family is the best gift. |
| B．Persistence is the key to success. |
| C．True friends are always together in spirit. |
| D．Sharing a problem is like cutting it in half. |
6 . Moutai and Luckin are both very famous brands in China. Now, they are working together to create something called Jiangxiang Latte, which is a kind of alcoholic (含酒精的) coffee.
According to a report, more than 5.42 million cups of Jiangxiang Latte were sold on the first day. Luckin said that Jiangxiang Latte set a new daily sales record of over 100 million yuan. “The sales of Jiangxiang Latte are beyond our expectations, and we will develop it as a long-term product,” a member of staff from Moutai says.
Moutai hopes to create kinds of products that can meet more young people’s needs. Jiangxiang Latte is not Moutai’s first attempt (尝试) to attract young customers’ attention. It has also developed another product—ice-cream. In May 2022, Moutai worked with Mengniu and they produced ice-cream containing (含有) its famous baijiu. By May 2023, nearly 10 million cups of the ice-cream had been sold. Also, Moutai’s chocolate came out recently. Some people expressed high expectations for it and wanted to give it a try.
Besides Moutai, other old brands including Shede Spirits and Luzhou Laojiao have also tried to develop new products in recent years. They are trying to move into new areas such as ice-cream and tourism.
By bringing new life to old brands, the producers offer great products for people to enjoy. At the same time, these old brands can also find new ways to survive in the modern world.
1. What is Jiangxiang Latte?| A．A kind of Baijiu. | B．A kind office-cream. |
| C．A kind of alcoholic coffee. | D．A kind of tourism. |
| A．5.42 million. | B．More than 5.42 million. |
| C．Over 100 million. | D．Nearly 10 million. |
①chocolate ②ice-cream ③milk
| A．①② | B．②③ | C．①③ | D．①②③ |
| A．It’s a new brand. | B．It worked with Mengniu. |
| C．It produced chocolate recently. | D．It is trying to develop new products. |
| A．Old brands should work with Luckin. |
| B．Old brands should find new ways to survive. |
| C．Old brands should produce ice-cream. |
| D．People should give many new kinds of products a try. |
7 . A marathon (马拉松) is a long running race of 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers). The first Olympic Marathon was held in Athens. Now, many cities host their own marathons every year. Some of the best-known marathons around the world are the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the Tokyo Marathon. Among them, the Boston Marathon which started in 1897, is the oldest yearly marathon in the world. As time goes by, the sport has become more than just a race.
Themes of marathons add fun and meaning to the hard miles. Runners run for helping sick kids, celebrating important events, or just enjoying nature. There is a famous marathon in Gisborne, New Zealand, which is known for being the first city in the world to welcome the sunlight every day. Runners can greet the sunrise as they race along the golden sandy beaches.
Marathon routes bring people more understanding of the old sport. Some routes provide great sporting challenges for runners. The routes offer kinds of surfaces, from bridges to sand to hills. Runners of all skill levels can sweat freely and push their limits (极限) in the race. Some routes are well planned for runners to explore the many sides of a city. For example, the route of the Great Wall Marathon takes the runners along the great wonder of the world. The race can be an amazing chance to get to know Beijing, its people and local food.
A marathon is quite a journey for runners to enjoy the run, challenge themselves and experience the culture. There is so much more behind the race for us to explore.
1. How far is a marathon?| A．26.2 kilometers. | B．42.195 miles. | C．1897 meters. | D．42.195 kilometers. |
| A．the Olympic Marathon | B．the New York City Marathon |
| C．the Tokyo Marathon | D．the Boston Marathon |
| A．First Light. | B．Lively Kids. | C．Green Miles. | D．Fun Beach. |
| A．is difficult to plan | B．shows the city culture |
| C．offers different surfaces | D．brings challenge to runners |
| A．Marathon: Not Just a Race | B．Marathon: Routes and Rules |
| C．Marathon: History and Themes | D．Marathon: A Race for Everyone |
8 . In some provinces in China, there is a tradition of taking afternoon naps, which means that people take a short rest in the middle of the day. During the nap time, life around the whole area seems to slow down. You can see people of all ages, men or women, taking their naps. To them, it’s a peaceful and quiet time when the busy streets become still.
Taking an afternoon nap is a tradition that has been around for a long time in China. It has been passed down from generation (一代) to generation. Parents teach their children the importance of rest and encourage them to do it. Through naps, they hope the young ones can learn to take care of themselves and enjoy a quick break from a busy day.
Actually, the tradition of afternoon naps is believed to have many benefits. It helps people feel refreshed for the rest of the day. It also gives their bodies and minds a chance to relax and recover from all the activities in the morning. Some people even say it makes them think better and get more creative!
Recently, more and more people in other countries have heard of the tradition of afternoon naps in China. They agree that taking afternoon naps is a good tradition and that they are green with envy (嫉妒) .
So, if you ever visit China, don’t be surprised if you see people taking naps in the early afternoon. It’s a great tradition that brings relaxation and good health to the people. And when you feel tired during the day, try finding somewhere comfortable and taking a good afternoon nap. Who knows, a little shut-eye might go a long way in making you feel great and your day even better!
1. What’s the meaning of the underlined word nap?| A．tea | B．break | C．meal | D．sport |
| A．Men. | B．Women. | C．The young. | D．All ages. |
| A．Busy. | B．Quick. | C．Still. | D．Surprised. |
| A．It helps people feel tired. | B．It gives bodies and minds a chance to relax. |
| C．It makes people busy. | D．It makes people green with envy. |
| A．not to take afternoon naps | B．to know the history of taking afternoon naps. |
| C．to take afternoon naps | D．to know different traditions all over the world. |
9 . For most of us, stress is a fact of life. But there are many useful ways to lower stress. Let’s take a look.
Sometimes it can be difficult to say exactly what we’re feeling. When we feel uneasy or disappointed, we can put problems into words. Keeping a diary is a good way to relax.
If we get angry, music has a wonderful influence on our feelings. When we feel sad, it fills our hearts with warmth.
When we get nervous or upset before a test, take a few deep breaths.
Enough sleep helps us keep clear minds. Without plenty of rest, it is hard to pay attention to our study or work.
Actually, the most important way that we can lower stress is to have a healthy lifestyle. Especially exercise is a key part of staying healthy and good for both physical and mental health.
1. How many ways can we use to lower stress?| A．3. | B．4. | C．5. | D．6. |
| A．We can go to bed. | B．We can write down our problems. |
| C．We can call our friends. | D．We can walk on the playground. |
| A．To listen to music. | B．To study hard. |
| C．To keep a diary. | D．To read our favorite books. |
| A．Drawing pictures. | B．Learning to swim. |
| C．Taking deep breaths. | D．Having enough sleep. |
| A．It talks about our stress. | B．It tells us how to exercise. |
| C．It talks about our daily life. | D．It tells us how to lower stress. |
The World (世界) Health Day is on April 7th.
Do you want to know how to be healthy?
They are not difficult for us.
| A．All of us want to be healthy. |
| B．Let’s do these things now. |
| C．we can do some sports. |
| D．Vegetables and fruit are good for us. |
| E．First, we must have good eating habits. |
