1 . David and Case are 12 and 11 years old. Like most _________, they don’t have much money. They get a little pocket money from their _________ for doing chores. And of course, they wish they had more _________ to spend on comics and candy.

One day, the two friends were walking through a parking lot when they saw something on the ground. It was a wallet. They _________ the wallet up and looked inside. The wallet was _________ loaded with cash. _________, there were $500 in bills.

The boys _______   to find the rightful owner. They didn’t even think about touching the money. _________, they found a driver’s license and _________ a plan. Case stayed at the __________ where they had found the wallet, while David took the wallet to a nearby __________ station. Pretty soon, the police officers were able to __________ the owner of the wallet.

Scott Ames was so __________ to get the wallet back. It wasn’t __________ the money. The wallet also had some __________ in it, such as a photo of his late mother. And of course, Ames was amazed to __________ that not one of the bills had been removed.

__________, a person with strong morals had found his wallet, he __________. When the police told him that two pre-teen boys had found the wallet, he was __________. Sure, there was no reason for him to be surprised that two boys were pillars (栋梁) of the community. But it didn’t exactly __________ the stereotype (刻板印象) of young people.

1.

A．kids

B．athletes

C．fans

D．farmers

2.

A．customers

B．accounts

C．parents

D．pockets

3.

A．energy

B．cash

C．time

D．approach

4.

A．held

B．tore

C．piled

D．picked

5.

A．lightly

B．roughly

C．absolutely

D．strangely

6.

A．In all

B．In return

C．In brief

D．In particular

7.

A．managed

B．determined

C．promised

D．hesitated

8.

A．Therefore

B．Hopefully

C．Otherwise

D．Instead

9.

A．hatched

B．quit

C．admitted

D．paused

10.

A．cinema

B．spot

C．hotel

D．center

11.

A．gas

B．railway

C．police

D．radio

12.

A．convince

B．inquire

C．motivate

D．locate

13.

A．awkward

B．lucky

C．delighted

D．curious

14.

A．just

B．nearly

C．yet

D．even

15.

A．documents

B．items

C．comments

D．patterns

16.

A．prove

B．reflect

C．report

D．see

17.

A．Basically

B．Clearly

C．Naturally

D．Possibly

18.

A．reasoned

B．sighed

C．blamed

D．added

19.

A．annoyed

B．discouraged

C．amazed

D．ashamed

20.

A．draw

B．ignore

C．oppose

D．fit

2 . People enjoy giving to others. Generosity is a form of giving freely without the expectation of receiving anything in return. Not only does it make one feel happy and fulfilled, a recent study shows that generosity can actually lengthen one’s life.

A study from the University of California researched giving from one generation to another. Previous studies have measured giving on an individual level, but these researchers aimed to compare cultural differences around the world. They took data from 34 countries on six continents and measured the total transfers of private gifts from relatives, as well as health care and retirement benefits.

They concluded that both giving and receiving are beneficial. The researchers quoted a study on “warm-glow giving,” which shows how altruistic givers may not receive anything in return, yet their happiness and health improves 120.

People who volunteer, share and offer support benefit from their actions. They have improved mental health, physical health, sense of happiness and enjoy longevity (长寿) across all societies studied and in all ages. Another benefit of giving is the release of oxytocin, a hormone that produces feelings of love and generosity.

As for myself, in an interview for New York Times on March 20, I stated that due to our high levels of trust in Finland, people are willing to follow instructions and trust that everyone will do their part… and feeling that we are in this together.

The report suggests that since living in a trusting society benefits individuals’ health, it results in lower health care costs. A trusting social environment also promotes wellbeing, leading to an improvement in the length of life for all. Those who are generous become less isolated, less self-critical and less self-centered. They develop confidence, become more familiar and gain a sense of purpose. According to the generosity study, they tend to live longer and happier lives.

1. What was the aim of the recent study?

A．To encourage giving to next generation.

B．To measure giving on an individual level.

C．To compare cultural differences in giving worldwide.

D．To gather happiness of giving to others.

2. What does the underlined word “altruistic” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Selfless.

B．Selfish.

C．Passive.

D．Serious.

3. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A．Effects of longevity.	B．Sense of happiness.
C．Strengths of volunteering.	D．Advantages of giving.

4. What do we know about the author?

A．He is easy to cheat.	B．He must work in New York Times.
C．He loves being interviewed.	D．He might be from Finland.

3 . 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。

Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower     1     (locate) in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai.     2     (surround) by the Yangpu Bridge in the northeast and the Nanpu Bridge in the southwest, it creates a picture of “twin dragons playing with pearls”. The entire scene is a photographic jewel that excites the imagination and attracts thousands of visitors year-round.

This 468-meter-high tower is the world’s sixth and China’s second     3     (tall) TV and radio tower. However, even more charming than its height is     4     unique architectural design that makes Oriental Pearl Tower one of the most attractive     5     (place).

Visitors travel up and down the Oriental Pearl Tower in double-decker elevators     6    can hold up to fifty people     7     the rate of seven meters per second. Once you reach your destination, you will be amazed at the     8     (various) of activities available as the various spheres and columns     9     (actual) house places of interest, commerce and recreation. It is amazing that this Oriental Pearl TV Tower     10     (combine) ancient concepts such as the spherical pearls with 21st Century technology, commerce, recreation, education and conference facilities.

4 . China’s ambassador to the United Kingdom said the decision to remove the Chinese technology company Huawei from Britain’s 5G infrastructure (基础设施) was a “dark day for the United Kingdom”, and could be a missed opportunity for the UK to lead in the sector.

The British government last week announced it would ban UK mobile providers from buying new Huawei 5G equipment after the end of 2020 and asked telecom operators to remove all the Chinese company’s 5G kit (装备) from their networks by 2027.

Ambassador Liu Xiaoming said the UK decision on Huawei is a mistake and that the British government would struggle to achieve its ambitious plan to have a full coverage 5G network by 2025.

Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show on Sunday, Liu said: “This is a very bad decision. This is a dark day for Huawei. It’s a dark day for China-UK relations. It’s an even darker day for the United Kingdom, because you will miss the opportunity to be a leading country.”

While some fear a so-called national security risk posed by the Chinese technology giant with its 5G network, Liu said there is no hard, solid evidence to suggest Huawei technology would be a threat to the UK.

“They’ve been here for 20 years. They have made a huge contribution not only to the telecom industry of this country. They have fulfilled their corporate (法人的) responsibility. They have helped the UK to develop.” Liu said.

The British government has pledged to make the UK completely 5G and ful-fibre connected by 2025, and Liu said Huawei can help to deliver that “but now it seems to me the UK just kicks them out and, to use the media words, to get rid of them under the pressure from the United States.”

During the interview, the ambassador echoed a point made by leading British scholar and sinologist Martin Jacques, author of the book When China Rules the World, and who wrote in a recent tweet “history turns full circle”.

“In 1793 Chinese Emperor Qianlong told the British King: ‘We don’t have the slightest need of your country’s manufactures (产品) .’ So marked the start of China’s 150 year decline. In 2020 UK tells China that it has no need of China’s latest technology,” Jacques tweeted.

1. Why did Liu Xiaoming say the UK decision on Huawei is a mistake?

A．Because Britain is not likely to have a full coverage 5G network in future.

B．Because it will be hard for Britain to complete the 5G network as planned.

C．Because Huawei has made a huge contribution to the telecom industry of the UK.

D．Because British telecom operators are unwilling to remove Huawei’s 5G kit.

2. What does the underlined word “sinologist” in Para. 8 mean?

A．A person that runs a particular business.

B．A person whose job is concerned with politics.

C．A person who studies, teaches, or writes about economics.

D．A person who researches Chinese history and language and culture.

3. What content may follow the last paragraph of the news report?

A．How Huawei technology has been applied in the UK.

B．How the 5G network will be set up in Britain.

C．How Huawei has grown to be a Chinese technology giant.

D．How China will make response to the decision of the British government.

4. What can be the best title for the news report?

A．UK’s Huawei decision could be lost chance, warns ambassador

B．Huawei technology would be a threat to the UK, says ambassador

C．Britain needs to buy new Huawei 5G equipment, suggests ambassador

D．Huawei has fulfilled their corporate responsibility, explains ambassador

5 . Here are four books for teens to read before they turn 18, including a mix of classics, young adult fiction and non-fiction. Parents may even want to re-read.

The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas

This may be one of the most powerful books of the decade, which deals with themes of race and community in a moving way that will speak to any teen. This book is an award winner and one for both parents and their children.

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

This book is a series of short writings surrounding the experiences of Esperanza Cordero, a Latina girl living in Chicago. It will take readers along a coming-of-age story that explores happiness, heartbreak and everything in between.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

This novel centers around a boy with autism (自闭症) and a mystery that the readers get to experience from the viewpoint of Christopher John Francis Boone. He doesn’t understand human emotion, and living this mystery through this angle is a thoughtful way for teens to understand the ways in which people can differ yet also be the same.

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’ Engle

Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version, the movie is not a substitute for this beautiful story about family and the process of embracing who you truly are through the angle of space and time exploration.

1. What do we know about The House on Mango Street?

A．It consists of short writings.	B．It reflects the happiness of a girl.
C．It mainly deals with race conflicts.	D．It is a description of Latina children.

2. What is Christopher John Francis Boone?

A．A reader.

B．A hero.

C．A writer.

D．A publisher.

3. Which book has been adapted into a film?

A．The Hate You Give.	B．A Wrinkle in Time.
C．The House on Mango Street.	D．The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

6 . In 1959, Handler changed how toy dolls were made when she introduced “Barbie” to the world. With her mature figure, Barbie was one of the first “grown-up” dolls to hit the retail market.

Handler wanted to create a toy that was different from the baby dolls that dominated little girls’ toy boxes. She wanted a doll that girls could project their future dreams upon and allowed for limitless clothing and career choices. Inspired by paper dolls of the time, Handler, to much disagreement, made sure Barbie had the body of a grown woman.

“My own philosophy of Barbie,” Handler wrote in her autobiography, “was that through the doll, the little girl could be anything she wanted to be. Barbie always represented the fact that a woman had choices.”

There’s even a Barbie for cancer patients — Brave Barbie — a partnership between Mattel and CureSearch that sends a bald (光头的) Barbie to families affected by cancer. “Gifting my daughter a Barbie who suffered from cancer was tremendous,” Michelle, a cancer survivor said, “We would play with that Barbie together and I’d heartbreakingly watch her pretend to take the doll to the hospital for chemo (化疗), or place its long wig on top of its head and tell the doll ‘It’s time to be beautiful again.’”

Bald Barbie was super brave and went on awesome adventures after chemo. Sometimes she felt sick and needed to sleep, but would feel much better after a rest. Bald Barbie always beat the cancer and went on to live a long and happy life with her family. That Barbie became so much more than a plastic doll — she was a means of communication and a coping mechanism during an extremely distressing time for little families.

1. Why did Handler create Barbie?

A．To make a hit in the retail market.	B．To appeal to girls with her diverse outfits.
C．To do a project on women’s career choices.	D．To inspire girls to make choices as they wish.

2. How might Michelle feel when watching her daughter with Brave Barbie?

A．Sad yet comforted.	B．Envious yet proud.
C．Overwhelmed and ashamed.	D．Heartbroken and regretful.

3. What does Brave Barbie mean to Michelle’s family?

A．A reliable emotional support.	B．A glue for broken relationships.
C．An effective practical treatment.	D．A secret medium of negotiation.

4. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A medical journal.	B．A charity brochure.
C．A financial report.	D．A story collection.

7 . Food Festivals to Look Forward to This Summer

Taste of Park Ridge

11: 00 am to 10:30 pm, Thursday, July 13, in Uptown Park Ridge, 100 Summit Ave

There will be a variety of foods, including ice cream, Mexican foods, Filipino dishes, corn dogs, Indian and Nepali cuisine, pizza, cupcakes, barbecue, and more. Don’t miss the drinks and wine. Most importantly, there is Giant Turkey Leg Eating Contest at 2: 30 pm. Free.

Antioch Taste of Summer

4: 00 pm to 10: 00 pm, Friday, July 14, at the Antioch Bandshell

You will find the classic pub fare, Crazee Ice, and more, plus carnival (嘉年华) rides, games, sidewalk sales and crafters. Music from The Beach Bum Band is on at 7: 00 pm and themed musical light show at 8: 00 pm. Free.

Taste of Westmont

5:00 pm to 9: 30 pm, Sunday, July 16, on Cass Avenue in Westmont

It features local restaurant food vendors serving Thai, Mexican, and Greek foods, pizza, barbecue, and more. There will be carnival, craft show, kids’ activities, and a car show. Music from Tom Petty band starts at 6: 00 pm. Free.

Sugar Grove Corn Boil

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Sunday, July 23, at Volunteer Park, Main Street

Wander among corn boil, and other tasty foods, craft show, and carnival while enjoying live music and fireworks. Car show starts from 3:00 pm. This attractive festival takes you to music from The Boy Band Night at 7:30 pm. Free bus service. Reserve tickets before availability.

1. Which of the four festivals begins the earliest?

A．Taste of Westmont.	B．Sugar Grove Corn Boil.
C．Taste of Park Ridge.	D．Antioch Taste of Summer.

2. What can you do on Antioch Taste of Summer?

A．Listen to music from Tom Petty band.	B．Set off fireworks at Volunteer Park.
C．Join in Giant Turkey Leg Eating Contest.	D．Enjoy themed musical light show.

3. What do you need to do to attend Sugar Grove Corn Boil?

A．Book a ticket in advance.	B．Order some delicious food.
C．Take a bus before 5: 00 pm.	D．Park your car on Main Street.

8 . Thanks to a local writer, deliverymen dropped off many hot pizzas to warming centers across Vancouver. The story happened in winter. As temperatures dropped in Vancouver, homeless guests ______ into warming centers across the city. These emergency centers provided temporary ______ for the guests. However, they ______ offered meals to them. In this ______ weather, everyone gathered together there and instantly became warm.

On Wednesday, Gabrielle Peters, a ______ writer in Vancouver, posted on the website, asking for ______ from pizza shops to help feed the homeless staying in warming centers. “I knew that there was nothing there for people to ______,” said Gabrielle. “I thought what if we ______ pizzas?” As a talented and ______ lady, she had great determination ______ her disability. Her action ______ many people.

Soon the website received a ______ from Mo Amir, host of This is Vancolour, which brought in a steady stream of the ______. Actually, Mo Amir often supported people in ______. Gabrielle not only received free pizzas but also raised much money which was ______ to supply more pizzas to 15 different warming centers across the city. ______, adequate pizzas were delivered that night to the right places according to TV news.

Since free pizzas from community residents continued to ______ the next day, including some cash. Gabrielle felt pleased to have enough pizzas delivered to more locations. She said she could not have been ______ with how the week unfolded.

“Community is a verb, not just a noun,” she said. “It is acting. It makes things ______ in some way.” Most often food is really helpful to some people, which will let them feel ______ in the world.

1.

A．broke

B．slipped

C．looked

D．jammed

2.

A．clothing

B．food

C．shelter

D．cash

3.

A．rarely

B．generally

C．fundamentally

D．naturally

4.

A．hot

B．mild

C．freezing

D．comfortable

5.

A．discouraged

B．disabled

C．contradictory

D．complex

6.

A．rewards

B．facilities

C．advertisements

D．deals

7.

A．consume

B．raise

C．drink

D．buy

8.

A．made

B．sent

C．sold

D．cut

9.

A．honest

B．abnormal

C．modest

D．loving

10.

A．in terms of

B．in spite of

C．thanks to

D．due to

11.

A．worried

B．confused

C．matched

D．touched

12.

A．challenge

B．disagreement

C．boost

D．blow

13.

A．donations

B．locations

C．accommodations

D．congratulations

14.

A．vain

B．need

C．peace

D．fun

15.

A．unlikely

B．illegal

C．difficult

D．sufficient

16.

A．Ridiculously

B．Potentially

C．Eventually

D．Approximately

17.

A．fade away

B．flood in

C．run out

D．go down

18.

A．merrier

B．easier

C．tougher

D．scarier

19.

A．disappear

B．fail

C．work

D．decline

20.

A．warmth

B．curiosity

C．starvation

D．pity

9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Hangzhou Asian Games flame was lit at the Liangzhu ancient city on Thursday, marking the 100-day countdown to the opening of the 19th Asian Games. Nineteen flame     1    (collector), dressed in white, walked up the steps before one of     2    (they) and lit a torch from the rays of the sun using a concave mirror. The outline of the mirror,     3    (design) like a jade bi, symbolizes the sun’s rays. The ceremony was held in the Liangzhu ancient site,    4    was initially discovered in Yuhang County of Hangzhou in 1936. In 2019, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,     5    (gain) the world’s recognition as a testimony to the     6    (exist) of at least 5,000-year-long Chinese civilization. In mid-September, the torch lighting and torch relay launching ceremony will be held at Hangzhou’s     7    (scene) landmark West Lake, another UNESCO World Heritage site, and the torch     8    (carry) through 11 cities in Zhejiang Province. A digital torch relay also kicked off online on Thursday. Over 21 million people have participated in a virtual torch relay     9    digital torchbearers through online platforms. On September 23, the opening ceremony will present     10    first digital ignition ceremony in the Games’ history, and digital torchbearers worldwide can ignite the flame together online.

10 . 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。

Thirteen Chinese scientists successfully reached the peak of Mount Qomolangma on May 23rd in Southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, with the world’s highest automatic meteorological station successfully     1     (improve). The scientists reached the peak at around 12:30 p.m. on May 23rd,     2     was the second time a Chinese expedition to Mount Qomolangma reached an altitude above 8,000 meters since 2022.

Recently, several leading technologies     3     (apply) in China’s Peak Mission expedition by a total of 170 scientists who     4     (be) conducting research on water, ecology and other activities during the 2023 expedition to Mount Qomolangma as part of the second comprehensive     5     (science) expedition to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

At 3 a.m on May 23rd, a group of 13 scientists     6     (form) the expedition team set off from the 8,300-meter high camp at Mount Qomolangma, known as Mount Everest in the West. After     7     8-hour climb, they reached the world’s highest automatic weather observation station at 8,830 meters above sea level around 11 a.m. The team secured fixed steel ropes, replaced batteries, installed a wind speed     8     direction sensor at the station. After     9     (approximate) one hour of work, the scientists successfully completed the maintenance and upgrade of the automatic weather station.

Currently, automated weather     10     (station) at 7,790 meters and 8,300 meters on Mount Qomolangma have completed their technical upgrades.