1 . Ramirez Castañeda, a Colombian biologist, spends her time in the Amazon studying how snakes eat poisonous frogs without getting ill. Although her findings come in many shapes and sizes, she and her colleagues have struggled to get their biological discoveries out to the wider scientific community. With Spanish as her mother tongue, her research had to be translated into English to be published. That wasn’t always possible because of budget or time-and it means that some of her findings were never published.

“It’s not that I’m a bad scientist,” she says. “It’s just because of the language.”

Castañeda is not alone. There is plenty of research in non-English-language papers that gets lost in translation, or is never translated. A research looked through more than 400, 000 peer-reviewed papers in 16 different languages and found 1, 234 studies providing evidence on biodiversity conservation which, because they weren’t in English, may have been overlooked. These included Japanese-language findings on the effectiveness of relocating the endangered Blakiston’s fish owl, the largest owl species.

Some experts argue that for the sake of the bigger picture, scientific knowledge should converge (转换) into one common language. Science is very globalised and becoming more so, so the use of a global language is enormous for that.

Of course, scientists can work with an English partner, or use a translator-but this ultimately strengthens the cycle of dependency on the global north, leading to inequality in international influence. The specific meanings of words can also pose a problem in translation. For example, it is difficult to find in English one single word to describe forest snakes and frogs in the work Castafieda does with indigenous (土著的) communities in the Amazon.

“So we’re losing observations for science, too, ” says Castañeda. “For me, it’s not possible to just have everything translated into English. We need multilingual (多语种的) science, and we need people that feel comfortable doing science in their own languages. It could be possible to switch to a world where, say, Chinese, English and Spanish are the three languages of science, just as English, French and German were the languages of science in the 19th century.”

1. What prevented Castañeda’s discoveries from being more widely known?

A．Poor management.	B．Opposition from her colleagues.
C．Her bad reputation.	D．The language barrier.

2. What’s the consequence of the dominant focus on English in scientific research?

A．Inefficient wildlife conservation.

B．A knowledge gap in the scientific world.

C．A growing interest in non-English papers.

D．Inadequate job opportunities for translators.

3. What does the author want to illustrate by mentioning forest snakes and frogs?

A．The urgency to protect rare species.

B．The need to adopt one global language.

C．The challenges in translating scientific texts.

D．The biodiversity on the South American continent.

4. What is presented in the last paragraph of the text?

A．A potential solution.	B．A theoretical model.
C．A popular belief.	D．A global trend.

2 . 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。

“Oh, no!” Jack shouted while looking at the likes and comments on his recent TikTok video.

“Why aren’t people reacting to my content as they used to?”

Jack was a 19-year-old strong and muscular man addicted to the gym. He loved recording exercise videos and posting them on his TikTok account. Initially, his video logs (vlogs) were popular, but his posts’ reach soon decreased.

Jack wondered why people had stopped sharing and liking his videos, “Maybe my audience is tired of watching me work out in the gym,” he thought, determined to change the location of his videos.

The following day, Jack went to the neighborhood park and began filming while walking on the track.“Hi, guys! How about we shake things up a little? I’m to work out in the park today!” he said excitedly, looking into the camera lens (镜头).

“Let’s look for a good spot to warm up,” he said as he walked towards a bench(长椅), on which sat an elderly lady. Jack thought the bench was the perfect place to film his video because of the light.

He put his tripod stand (三脚架) on the bench and set the camera, but he felt like he needed the full bench. He wanted to place his camera where the lady sat, so he gestured to her to move, but the woman didn’t seem to understand.

“Get out of my way!” he yelled.“Can’t you see I’m filming a video? You old fool!” Looking him up and down in surprise, the old lady didn’t argue over his disrespectful attitude and quietly walked towards another bench.

Jack set his camera up, pressed the record button and waved at his followers, ready to demonstrate exercises. Suddenly, he tripped on a loose stone, lost balance and fell down, his head striking the bench and bleeding heavily.

Crying in pain, Jack tried to get up, but he didn’t have the strength to rise. He collapsed on the ground, screaming desperately for help.

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1.续写词数应为150左右；
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There was nobody around but the elderly lady.

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To Jack’s joy, a net friend sent a message saying where the lady lived.

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3 . Tackling behavioral problems at school is not easy, but Dr. Terrance Newton is doing that with a _________ effective solution.

In his first year as principal of Warner Elementary School, Newton has already seen a _________ change in his at-risk students. All it took was a few quality _________ and a pair of clippers.

Newton saw the _________ as soon as he started at the school. Bullying was _________ and students were constantly being _________. He believed the best way to solve this was to build positive relationships with students. So, he _________ to set up a barbershop at school. Having cut hair before, Newton _________ the barbershop could be a safe space for students to _________. And he was right- not only has he bonded with former __________, but suspensions have dropped from 103 to 4 in the last year! Even better, bullying has all but stopped.

Kamisha Collins has seen the __________ in her 11-year-old son, Brandon Ponzo. “In the beginning of the school year, my son started off really __________ and was not getting along with Dr. Newton, but now they have built this __________-he loves him very much,” Collins said.“Dr. Newton says positive things to them while cutting their hair. And my son’s behavior and grades have improved so much.”

What a brilliant idea not to mention a __________ leader! A little love and care can make a big impact on __________ kids.

1.

A．suddenly

B．similarly

C．surprisingly

D．hardly

2.

A．great

B．slight

C．harmful

D．risky

3.

A．haircuts

B．conversations

C．performances

D．services

4.

A．fear

B．problem

C．project

D．reason

5.

A．out of place

B．under control.

C．under discussion

D．out of hand

6.

A．suspended

B．criticized

C．praised

D．protected

7.

A．decided

B．preferred

C．learned

D．afforded

8.

A．promised

B．admitted

C．rejected

D．figured

9.

A．calm down

B．open up

C．show up

D．break down

10.

A．classmates

B．colleagues

C．housekeepers

D．troublemakers

11.

A．increase

B．encouragement

C．difference

D．difficulty

12.

A．rough

B．pleasant

C．easy

D．mild

13.

A．barrier

B．barbershop

C．reputation

D．bond

14.

A．strict

B．brave

C．fantastic

D．modest

15.

A．appealing

B．disappointing

C．struggling

D．lying

4 . When I was a child, my family went to the beach often. However, we _________ played in the sand or swam in the ocean. Nature was to be _________ far away, with the car windscreen in between. We would wave to the sea from our _________, watch the sunset and drive home. My parents were _________ in crowded and polluted cities. Their upbringing made them think maybe it was _________ for kids to stay inside. Without knowing it, I was _________ by their attitudes.

It was my own children who led me to another _________. They liked observing earthworms and jumping in mud. Their such _________ about the natural world allowed me to see it in a _________ way. On beach trips, I found myself __________ to dig into the sand with them and __________ its cool graininess (颗粒感) as they buried me in it.

Last summer, my love for __________ led to us buying a house in a farming town near a mountain. It’s something I wouldn’t have __________ as a city girl. I’ve found a deeper connection to nature and I’m grateful for it. There are miles of tracks around us that I __________ every day. I walk through snow, mud and rain, __________ my boots — which I bring straight into the house.

1.

A．still

B．never

C．always

D．sometimes

2.

A．transformed

B．evaluated

C．appreciated

D．greeted

3.

A．vehicle

B．tent

C．house

D．hotel

4.

A．hired

B．raised

C．involved

D．trapped

5.

A．warmer

B．happier

C．funnier

D．safer

6.

A．influenced

B．confused

C．bothered

D．reminded

7.

A．career

B．future

C．finding

D．path

8.

A．concern

B．doubt

C．curiosity

D．knowledge

9.

A．systematic

B．standard

C．general

D．different

10.

A．hesitant

B．astonished

C．anxious

D．disappointed

11.

A．shared

B．enjoyed

C．interpreted

D．showed

12.

A．shore

B．sand

C．farming

D．nature

13.

A．achieved

B．imagined

C．supported

D．acknowledged

14.

A．explore

B．notice

C．measure

D．preserve

15.

A．washing

B．cooling

C．dirtying

D．polishing

5 . Books are excellent gifts. Here are four of the year’s most talked-about titles.

Ordinary Monsters | By J. M. Miro

Miro has temporarily abandoned literary fiction in favour of a new series of historical fantasy novels. Ordinary Monsters is about a group of children with magical gifts who come together and pool their powers to escape the bad shape-shifting man that’s going after them.

Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces | By Elamin Abdelmahmoud

The soundtrack to The O. C., a drama series, and the strange beauty of Highway 401 were important factors in developing selfhood of Abdelmahmoud. This book describes his own experience of moving from Khartoum, Sudan, to Kingston, Canada, in the early 2000s at age 12.

A Magic Steeped in Poison | By Judy I. Lin

Harry Potter has his magic stick. And Ning, the heroine of Lin’s first novel, has tea, which in her world carries magical properties. Lin has created a pleasing Young Adult fantasy rich in Chinese mythology (神话). In this book, Ning enters a competition to find the most gifted tea master, Shennong.

A Ballet of Lepers | By Leonard Cohen

Unlike many other posthumous (死后出版的) works, you can count on Cohen’s to be worth your wait. Before his death, he said that the novel contained in the book, which was never published, was likely better than The Favourite Game, a novel he published during his lifetime. This book also includes a radio play script (剧本) and a handful of short stories.

1. Which book is a mirror of the author’s life story?

A．Ordinary Monsters.	B．Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces.
C．A Magic Steeped in Poison.	D．A Ballet of Lepers.

2. What do the first and third books have in common?

A．They are about teamwork.

B．They are based on an imaginary world.

C．They both involve Chinese characters.

D．They draw inspiration from other novels.

3. What can be inferred about A Ballet of Lepers?

A．It is a collection.	B．It is Cohen’s best novel.
C．It is a fantasy novel.	D．It is adapted from a play.

6 . After hearing “I wish I’d known this when I was in Senior 1!” countless times by the end of the school year, my senior 3 class decided to leave behind some real advice for newcomers in senior high.     1     .

Get a planner

If I didn’t have a planner,     2     . I had a hard copy planner, and writing down my homework and activities helped me to stay organised. I could see everything I needed to do. I think it also makes a good impression when you’re talking to people and you pull out a planner. — Samantha

    3    

Be realistic about your future decisions. If you want to head to a top college, you need to start thinking and working for that immediately. And while that includes getting good grades, it’s not just about grades. You also have to take leadership positions because at last, that’s what makes you stand out. — Alondra

Work hard

When I was in junior high, a friend from senior high school told me I must concentrate on study and work hard from the minute I entered senior high.     4     .So many of my friends fell behind the first year because it was so different from junior high school. But I was ready because I got that advice, and I worked hard from day one. So listen to me, and you’ll be all set. — Edi

Be present

My advice for newcomers is to be present and live in the moment. Before you know it, high school’s over, and you can’t go back. There are no do-overs.     5     . — Riad

A．Keep it real

B．I listened to his advice

C．Get out of your comfort zone

D．Here is some of the great advice they shared

E．I would have never made it through high school

F．Live during your high school years so you have no regrets

G．Join clubs in which you have shared values with other students

7 . Do you have a garden? Would you like to be able to relax in the garden more often? Having outdoor space is a wonderful thing.     1     Luckily, you can use the following tips to make your garden more relaxing and welcoming.

Create a sense of privacy.

    2     If you feel that everyone can see you, and there is no defined private area, it may not seem like a welcoming space. There are a few different ways you can address privacy. For example, you can use greenery like trees to create privacy.

Use trendy and stylish outdoor lighting.

If you have plans of being able to enjoy your garden in the evening hours, you’ll need lighting.     3     They add just the right amount of sophistication (精致) and class to your garden. You’ll find them available in a variety of styles and sizes, and finishes from something that looks traditional to more understated modern models.

    4    

Garden furniture will also play a big role in how relaxing and welcoming your garden is. First, you should make sure you have enough seating for you and your guests, Second, it needs to be more comfortable so that people are willing to stay and hang out.

A dining table and chairs are usually popular, but you may prefer something more relaxing like an oversized chair or a large sofa.

Pay attention to the atmosphere.

The atmosphere should also be considered in your design plan.     5     For example, you can use water features that add a sense of peacefulness. Also, it’s a good idea to choose an outdoor sound system so you can play music softly.

A．Lessen your garden furniture.

B．Upgrade your garden furniture.

C．It can be achieved in many ways.

D．Creating a private atmosphere costs little.

E．One of the hottest trends of the moment is wall lanterns.

F．However, it does require creative thinking to make the most of it.

G．One complaint that homeowners have about their garden is a lack of privacy.

8 . How to Have Open Communication

When you can communicate openly, you can start improving your relationships, both personal and professional, in a number of ways.     1     There are a few things that you can do when you have an open conversation.

    2     Be mindful of where and when you need to have a discussion with someone, especially if you are having an important disagreement. Someone is not likely to be open when communicating if you are surrounded by family or out in public. Therefore, have a discussion when it’s more convenient for both you and your partner.

Have patience. When emotions are high, it can be easy to be swept in those feelings and want to get all your points across. But this can make communication more difficult because you are so focused on your feelings that you aren’t able to focus on what you need to say. Be patient and allow for silences that happen.     3    

Take the time to listen to what the other person is saying.     4     This allows you to see if there is any misunderstanding and allows you the time to understand his words accurately. You don’t need to agree on all his words, but it is important to understand where they’re coming from.

Be honest with your thoughts and your feelings. Sometimes we feel the need to soften our words to lessen the blow.     5     After all, when we leave out certain details, we’re not able to communicate openly. You need to be honest with your partner about your needs and your experiences. By doing so, you’re hopefully closer to being able to tackle the issue.

A．Wait for the appropriate time and place.

B．Discuss what you need to communicate openly.

C．Bring something positive into your communication.

D．This could be because we don’t want to hurt the other person.

E．Ask questions if you need to and even repeat what he has said.

F．Open communication increases trust and helps bridge differences.

G．Sometimes you need time to think and accurately express yourself.

9 . What is the woman’ s main concern for the man?

A．Not improving his school grades.

B．Not being able to go to school.

C．Not completing his homework on time.

10 . Patience is something that many of us struggle with. I know that I am certainly one who has a hard time dealing with delays. After all, we live in a world of instant satisfaction and overnight shipping. We can have anything that we want delivered to our doorstep right away. We can pick from a variety of entertainment options at any given moment.    1    

The truth of the matter is, however, that anything good rarely happens quickly.    2     You have to develop your patience over time by taking real action. This applies to a number of things: launching a business, waiting to go to an event, or striving to achieve your personal goals.

Here are a few tips to help you become more patient:

Make yourself wait on things. This can include eating, purchasing items, or taking any sort of action.    3     It will help you increase your current patience levels and become less anxious moving forward. Try it.

    4     Sometimes pause actually means there is hope. Perhaps you’ll meet a lot of wonderful people while waiting in line, or you will find that something put off is actually better in the future.

Understand that life is full of delays.    5     If there were delays, we would all have to accept. Ups and downs are what build character, and often, the longer we wait, the more we enjoy it. So wait it out with the best of them.

A．It usually takes a lot of work and a long wait.

B．The more patient you are, the luckier you become.

C．Teach yourself to look on the bright side of delays.

D．There is no one straight path to happiness or success.

E．Being patient is a must if you want to achieve success.

F．As a result, being patient has become increasingly difficult for most of us.

G．Work to overcome whatever makes you anxious and force yourself to wait.