1 . 短文填空：阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Manufactured by Shanghai Guan Sheng Yuan Food, Ltd, White Rabbit Creamy Candy is milk-based, with a soft, chewy texture (口感),     1     is formed into cylinders (圆柱). Each     2     (wrap) in a thin edible paper-like packaging made from     3     (stick) rice. The butter-plum flavour, characteristic of China, was also among the new flavours     4     (add) through the years. With its low price and attractive packaging, this candy     5     (effective) displaced foreign sweets, quickly becoming one of China’s most popular items. It has become an     6     (inspire) for many of the kids who grew up snacking on them, and exactly these people are the main reason why this sweet treat is still     7     high demand today. Growing up in Harbin in northern China, Li remembers White Rabbit as being closely linked with festivities in China, but     8     inspires Li most is the brand’s evolving business philosophy. By collaborating creatively with different brands, the candies     9     (become) even more popular globally in recent years, with reports     10     (claim) the brand exports its candies to more than 40 countries around the world.

2 . If you look at a carpenter, they have a toolbox; a dentist, they have their drills. In our era and the type of work most of us are doing, we also have our tool. The tool we most need is centered around being able to give and receive feedback well. However, a recent Gallup survey found that only 26 percent of subjects strongly agree that the feedback they get is brain-friendly and useful to their work. Those numbers are pretty depressing.     1    

Ask micro-yes questions.

Propose your feedback by asking a question that is short but important.     2    . You can ask “I have some ideas for how we can improve things. Can I share them with you?” This micro-yes question can serve as a pacing tool. It lets the other person know that feedback is about to be given.

Give data point.

    3    . Instead of saying, “You aren’t reliable,” you are supposed to say, “You said you’d get that email to me by 11 a.m, and I still don’t have it yet 4 p.m.” The reason for that is that you want to be able to specify exactly what you want the other person to increase or diminish.

State the impact.

    4    . For example, you might say, “Because I didn’t get the message, I was blocked on my work and couldn’t move forward” or “I really liked how you added those stories, because it helped me grasp the concepts faster.” It gives others a sense of purpose and meaning and logic between the points.

Wrap the feedback with a question.

Great feedback givers incline to ask something like, “Well, how do you see it?” Or “This is what I’m thinking we should do, but what are your thoughts on it?”.     5    . Instead, try to make it a joint problem-solving situation. Now that you know this four-part approach, you can mix and match it to make it work for any difficult conversation.

A．Name exactly the difference data point makes to you.

B．Four methods can be employed to make your feedback brain-friendly.

C．It lets the brain know that feedback is actually coming.

D．Make the conversation no longer a monologue (独白).

E．There’s a mistaken tendency that we use vague, or not specific words

F．Here comes a four part approach that you can adopt to say any difficult message well.

G．It creates a moment of buy-in for the speaker.

3 . I settled into my seat on a plane to Cuba feeling frustrated. When I planned the trip, I had assumed that my Cuban partner and I would go to the field directly to collect water samples from rivers. That’s how I’d done fieldwork in Namibia and Bolivia. But not in Cuba, it seemed. Five days earlier, a Cuban scientist had emailed to inform me that we would only be meeting to talk about our planned project. Sampling would happen during a later trip.

At the airport, one of my partners greeted me. We drove to the research center where he worked, and then toured every lab in the building. I met scientists, technicians, students and even the cook. I was impressed that I was introduced to each person. The lack of hierarchy (等级制度) was unlike anything I had experienced before in academia (学术界).

The next day, we met again to brainstorm. Together, we looked at maps to plan how we were going to collect samples. Had it not been for the Cubans, I would have been unaware that the map I had left out some new reservoirs (水库) Local involvement and knowledge were key — making me wonder what I’d missed working without such a team in other places.

Six months later, I flew back to Cuba and this time, we headed to the field. I was impressed again by the lengths to which my Cuban partners went to ensure that all team members were treated equally. We drove around Cuba in bright yellow minibuses, and each minibus had a mix of members at all seniority levels. In the field, all members sweated together.

On the last night of the trip, we searched for a restaurant that could seat all 14 of us at one table. When a restaurant couldn’t accommodate the team without separating us, my partners insisted that we move on and find a place with a large enough table.

In 26 years as a professor, I have never been a fan of academia’s hierarchy. I want everyone working with me to feel as though they are part of a team. But my Cuban partners take teamwork to another level entirely. They make it clear that all team members are valued, that everyone is equal, and that true teamwork makes for better science.

1. Why did the author feel frustrated in paragraph 1?

A．He was asked to host a meeting in Cuba.

B．He was told to change his planned project.

C．He couldn’t do his work in his usual way in Cuba.

D．He spent a long time waiting for his plane to Cuba.

2. What was wrong with the author’s map?

A．It was torn up.	B．It was outdated.
C．It was too old to read.	D．It was about another water area.

3. What can prove that the Cuban team didn’t have hierarchy?

A．They drove minibuses to the field.	B．They were friendly to the author.
C．They worked in different groups.	D．They had dinner at one table.

4. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?

A．A fruitful trip in Cuba	B．Impressed by a Cuban team
C．Respect seniors in the team.	D．You’ll never know until you try

4 . I was living with my grandparents at the time. Our grandparents had recently retired. While they’d managed to save enough to buy a home, they were short on living expenses.

So, our grandfather took a job as doorkeeper of the Java school building. Keeping the entire building clean was a stressful job for one man. Realizing this, I began helping him after school, sweeping rooms and emptying waste baskets, for a small wage.

When winter arrived, he fired up the school’s furnace (火炉). He quickly realized how difficult it had become for him to shovel (铲) the huge pile of coal chips required to fill in the furnace. I volunteered to take on that job, a commitment that required me to set my alarm clock an hour earlier each morning. I’d go over to the school, and shovel a half ton of coal,   enough to keep the fire burning for 24 hours. After finishing that task, I’d go home, change clothes, and eat breakfast. Then I’d head back to school, always at the last minute.

It was during those morning rushes to school that I discovered my superpower. On two mornings, at the very instant I stepped onto the sidewalk in front of the school, the first bell rang. That was the signal for students to head to class. This astonishing coincidence caused me to improve my precision. I carefully planned each phase of my morning activity. I paced myself. Often I’d step onto the school’s sidewalk just as the first bell rang. This accomplishment gave me enormous pride — and some strange feelings.

Decades later, at a school reunion, I happened to meet Harold Spiry, who had been in charge of ringing the bell by pressing a button in his office. I couldn’t resist boasting (吹嘘). I told Mr. Spiry about how well I had ordered my complex morning work back then, how my timing had been faultless. “Oh that,” he said. “Do you recall that my office windows looked out over the front of the building? I often saw you coming. And when you hit the sidewalk, I’d ring the bell.”

1. What does the underlined word “this” refer to?

A．Grandparents’ lack of living expenses.

B．Granddad’s retiring as a doorkeeper.

C．Grandparents’ saving money to buy a house.

D．Granddad’s hardships in cleaning the whole building.

2. Why did the author get up earlier every morning?

A．To avoid being late for school.	B．To help his granddad clean classrooms.
C．To fill coal into the school’s furnace.	D．To volunteer to empty waste baskets.

3. What talent did the author find about himself?

A．He had the ability to be on time.	B．He was good at morning activities.
C．He could do things at his own pace.	D．He could fire up the furnace alone.

4. How would the author feel after hearing what Harold Spiry said?

A．Proud.	B．Surprised.
C．Cautious.	D．Regretful.

5 . 党的二十大(the 20th CPC National Congress)报告指出，要建设全民终身学习的学习型社会和学习型大国。请你根据这一会议精神，写一篇演讲稿，题为“Be a Lifelong Learner”，内容包括：
1. 终身学习的重要性;
2. 如何终身学习。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Be a Lifelong Learner

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6 . There seems to be a lot of talk these days about what is fair, and what is not. Most people tend to believe life should be fair. Some of the 99% seem to believe life has somehow treated them unfairly, and some of the 1% feel life hasn’t treated them fairly enough. My questions are these: What is fairness? Is life fair? Should life be fair?

We clearly have no choice about how we come into this world. We have little choice early in life. But as we grow older, choices abound. I have long believed that while we have no control over the beginning of our life, the majority of us have the ability to influence the outcomes we attain. Fairness is a state of mind, and most often, an unhealthy state of mind. Our state in life cannot, or at least should not, be blamed on our parents, our teachers, or our society—it’s largely based on the choices we make, and the attitudes we adopt.

Life is full of examples of the uneducated, the mentally and physically challenged people born into war-torn areas, who could have complained about life being unfair, but who instead chose a different path. Regardless of the challenges they faced, they had the character to choose contribution over complaint.

I agree that challenges exist. I agree that many have an uphill battle due to the severity of the challenges they face. What I disagree with is the attempt to use fairness to solve all problems in the world. Rules and orders don’t create fairness, but people’s desire and determination can work around most life challenges.

It doesn’t matter whether you are born with a silver spoon, plastic spoon, or no spoon at all. A friend of mine came to this country from Africa in his late teens, barely spoke the language, drove a cab while working his way through college, and is now the president of a technology services firm. Stories such as this are all around us-they are not miracles, nor are they the rare exception. They do, however, demonstrate blindness to the mindset of the fairness.

1. What does the underlined word “abound” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Change fully.	B．Remain the same.
C．Exist in numbers.	D．Disappear completely.

2. What opinion does the writer agree with?

A．Most of us can influence the results we achieve.

B．Our background determines our choices.

C．People’s desire and determination create unfairness.

D．We should depend on fairness to solve all problems.

3. What is the primary purpose of the text?

A．To promote efforts over complaint.

B．To stress the importance of fairness.

C．To share an inspiring story of a friend.

D．To prove that fairness is a state of mind.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Fairness Is Justice	B．Life Is Not Fair—Deal With It
C．Fairness Comes First	D．Fairness Creates Chances

7 . Leaving our hostel in the centre of Phnom Penh, we climb inside our small Tuk Tuk cabin attached to the back of Kiwi’s motorbike; a bottle of water in one hand and a surgeon-style mask in the other we set off on our 45-minute commute. It is a familiar start to the day for me and two other volunteers. We are setting out to work in an orphanage just outside Cambodia’s capital city.

The morning rush hour in Phnom Penh is crowded and chaotic. Kiwi directs our path between the trucks, 4×4 Lexus’ and countless motorbikes, which often carry entire families. We reach the dusty highway, masks and sunshades firmly in place to protect our eyes and lungs. A mixture of concrete buildings and huts exist along the side of the road among a sea of rubbish. The residents often smile and wave as we pass by.

We turn onto a farm track. The last part of our journey is a roller coaster, jumping out of potholes (路面坑洼) and turning to avoid falling off the sinking road. We pass huts on stilts (木桩), skinny cows and farm yards where children jump and scream upon seeing us. The stream along the side of the road is almost bone dry and vegetation is rare across the fields.

Finally we arrive at our destination: the oasis (令人快慰的地方) is Samrong Farm. By the gates, a group of 10-year-old children compete in the area of marbles. We’re greeted by the shouts of “Cha, cha(short for ‘teacher’)!” from several other kids gathering round. As we climb out of our vehicle, the sun is already hot and the oasis is as dry as the fields surrounding it. In such conditions you would imagine life to be hard, but you wouldn’t know it to see the warm smiles and hear the laughter of the residents at Samrong Orphanage.

Compared to children in the Western World they have little and yet they give so much in generosity of spirit and enthusiasm for every day. Despite the journey, it is so good to arrive at work in the morning.

1. Where was the author going?

A．To Samrong Orphanage.	B．To the oasis of Samrong.
C．To the capital of Cambodia.	D．To the centre of Phnom Penh.

2. What word can be used to describe Kiwi?

A．Disciplined.

B．Confident.

C．Devoted.

D．Ambitious.

3. What did they see along the farm track?

A．Dry bones.	B．Shy children.
C．Almost bare fields.	D．A roller coaster beside it.

4. What can we learn from the story?

A．Enthusiasm of the children.	B．Comfort of riding a motorbike.
C．Beauty of working in the morning.	D．Pleasure of being in a different culture.

8 . Camping is something that can bring some fun and refreshment in life along with the adventure that makes life interesting. Camping will give you a break from the busy scheduled life and has the capacity of changing the mood and health condition of human beings.     1    , which includes overnight stays in tents or in some sort of recreational vehicles that is away from home and gives you a break from the daily life routine.

Staying away from home will give you some time to enjoy yourself and with your friends, families, etc. This will bring back the energy that gets lost in us because of the kind of life we humans live.     2    . It keeps you both mentally and physically strong. You can go camping at any place you want to but that should be away from the hassles(烦恼) of the city like near the mountains and valleys, near the riverside or maybe in woods or forests.     3    , but camping in woods is said to be very adventurous, fun and interesting. There are several health benefits of camping in the woods.

    4    . The sun rays that fall on you are the great source of vitamin D which is a great requirement of the body. When you walk in the forest you experience real nature and understand the importance of human life and its complications. You get recharged with a different kind of energy with such camping.     5    , as it revives and rejuvenates(使恢复精神)them. It makes you feel better and allows you to come out of a machine like life and enjoy nature, its beauty, and the natural foods. You feel motivated, inspired and full of strength after such camping in forests so they are very crucial for all the beings.

A．Camping has many health benefits, too

B．It is very essential for all human beings

C．It depends upon your mood and interests

D．Camping can be defined as an outdoor activity

E．They have resulted in bad health conditions as well

F．Human life has become very complicated these days

G．Forests have many more things to offer to humankind

9 . Discovery Camps

Get ready to create, discover, and explore with Discovery Camps. This summer, you can choose from more than 40 themed camps for students currently enrolled in kindergarten through 6th grade.

Camp Invention

June 13-June 17 9: 00 am-3: 30 pm

Base Price: $245

Inspire your kid’s creativity and confidence with our all-new Camp Invention@ program. Explore! From adopting a robotic fish to exploring space to building robotic artists, each activity is designed to give your explorer an unforgettable summer experience.

·CODING 4 Kids

June 20-June 24 8: 30 am-3: 00 pm

Base Price: $215(You Pay Only $150)

This camp is designed to inspire students through innovative, hands-on projects and challenges designed to propel them to Tech Readiness. Campers will gain an edge in STEM while making friends and learning basic coding skills.

The Outsiders

June 27-July 1 8: 30 am-3: 00 pm

Base Price: $215

Discounts: $200($15 off before 4/15) , $205($10 off before 5/18)

Campers will travel by bus to explore the amazing wonders that can be found at Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Hitchcock Woods. Campers will enjoy nature. walks, hands-on science activities, crafts, and games, all while gaining a better understanding of the everyday wonders around us!

Junior Explorers

July 18-July 22 8: 30 am-3: 00 pm

Base Price: $215

Discounts: $200($15 off before 4/15), $205($10 off before 5/18)

Become a junior explorer at this fun-filled camp with interactive, hands-on individual and group activities. Each day will bring exciting adventures as students explore STEM related topics. We will enjoy engaging story times, creative craft projects, guided outdoor hikes, and up-close animal interactions.

1. What can participants learn about at Camp Invention?

A．Coding skills.	B．Space science.
C．Camping tips.	D．Modern art.

2. What makes CODING 4 Kids different from the other camps?

A．It offers the biggest discount.	B．It includes hands-on activities.
C．It takes place mainly outdoors.	D．It focuses on STEM related topics.

3. Which camp would you recommend to animal lovers?

A．Camp Invention.	B．CODING 4 Kids.
C．The Outsiders.	D．Junior Explorers.

10 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Be yourself and always follow your heart. Never let anyone change who you are. This is the lesson I have learned from my childhood experience when I figured out I wasn’t invited to the party, Bridget’s party.

One morning, I got off the bus and saw my friends except me hugging under the tree where we used to stand. The circle seemed tighter as I approached；the white invitation cards being hastily stuffed into backpacks gave it away. I knew as well as the entire universe that Bridget’s party was this weekend. Bridget was the most popular girl in our class. She was thin and beautiful, always wearing fabulous clothes and fine makeup.

Why hadn’t she invited me? My feet were too big? No. Maybe. My face was broken out? Why did she invite every person in my group except me? I tried to think of any interactions I’d had with Bridget recently. A few days earlier, we’d been partners during a sixth period project. I was determined to get the project done and she was absorbed in looking at fashion magazines. She barely spoke to me except to say, “You’re so serious. You know, you should smile more."

Soon, I had overheard all the details about the party. They were going swimming. It was a sleepover. They were renting scary movies and were going to stay up all night. Each time someone mentioned the party, I smiled weakly and nodded, with my stomach in knots.

When having my favorite English class, I found myself just unable to concentrate on the short stories we were supposed to be reading in class. Maybe she didn’t invite me because of my coat. It is pretty ugly compared to some of the other girls’ coats. I should have bought another color. Maybe I should smile more but I just can’t get into smiling at people unless I know them really well. But I just couldn’t pretend to be the person I wasn’t. I felt sick.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

At lunch, my friend Kate who had been invited came over to me, trying to show off.

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I was about to let it go when Bridget invited me as a substitute for a girl who couldn’t come.

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