1 . Body shaming involves humiliating (羞辱) someone making negative comments about their body size or shape.     1     You may feel unhappy with how your body looks and judge yourself unkindly. However, there are ways to overcome the problem and build body positivity.

    2     Taking care of yourself is not a selfish act; it’s necessary for your personal well-being. Exercise, eat healthy food, enjoy the company of people who care about you, and spend some time outdoors to refresh your body and your mind.

Replacing negative self-talk with positive thoughts can be useful for making you feel better about yourself and your body.     3     For example, if you have beautiful hair or eyes, this is just as important as the features you dislike or that others try to ridicule.

Social media often emphasizes physical appearance and makes it easy to post hurtful comments about others. Cutting down or stepping away from social media can give you an opportunity to connect in-person and participate in other activities that lift your mood. Communicating face-to-face is nature’s cure of stress.     4    

Reach out to others for guidance and support and let them know what you have been experiencing.     5     Having a safe outlet to express your emotions can help you cope with the distress and humiliation of being body shamed.

A．Treat yourself with kindness and love.

B．Don’t hide or isolate yourself from others.

C．This type of criticism can be made to others or yourself.

D．Shift your focus to the things that you like about yourself.

E．Being physically active is also important for your overall health and well-being.

F．It’s crucial to find someone you trust and feel comfortable sharing your feelings with.

G．While nobody is immune to social pressures to look good, any comments about your body are unnecessary.

3 . Getting to the airport you’re departing from can easily raise the following question: where can we park our vehicle cheaply and securely at the same time? To be true, airport parking isn’t the best option in this case since most US and Canadian airports offer travelers extremely high prices. Let’s take Toronto Pearson International Airport for example:

Parking Type	Daily Rate
Express（only Terminal 1）	$55.00
Daily （Terminals 1 & 3）	$36.00
Preferred Park	$38.00
Value Park Garage	$29.00
Value Parking Lot	$24.00
*The rates are 10% off for more than three days. Please refer to the official website.

You see that even the cheapest option will cost you at least $24.00 per day. And that’s a true nightmare, especially if you know there is a great solution to such a problem. Moreover, don’t hope to find a free parking space quickly — usually, airport parking has limited availability, which means it’ll turn out to be a real challenge for you.

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1. How much does a traveller pay at least for parking at Terminal 1 for 5 days?

A．$275.

B．$180.

C．$162.

D．$120.

2. What service will people enjoy if they park with ParkingNearAirports. io?

A．They will get to the airport terminal at a low cost.

B．People with disabilities will receive special care.

C．Someone will help them pick up baggage for free.

D．Their cars will be parked in or close to the airport.

3. What is the function of the text?

A．To inform.

B．To educate.

C．To entertain.

D．To advertise.

4 . 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。

Dunhuang is famous for its ancient Mogao Caves,     1     treasure house of Buddhist art and texts. Over the past 30 years, the concept of Digital Dunhuang     2     (emerge).

Digital Dunhuang involves the use of modern technology such as 3D scanning and virtual reality (VR) to create digital copies of the caves and their     3     (price) contents. By doing so, it breaks     4     geographical barriers and allows people from anywhere to experience the beauty of these artworks without physically being there.

One notable project within Digital Dunhuang is the creation of a virtual library where     5     (scan) Buddhist texts are stored and can be accessed online. This not only aids in the     6     (preserve) of the delicate documents but also facilitates research and education globally.

Furthermore, the VR headset offers such an authentic scene of the cave     7     users can have a close-up view of the wall paintings and sculptures. This technology even permits a behind-the-scenes look at restoration efforts,     8     (develop) an understanding of the challenges faced in protecting these ancient wonders.

In essence, Digital Dunhuang is a proof of     9     cutting-edge technology can serve as a powerful tool for cultural conservation. It provides a bridge between ancient history and the modern world, ensuring that the legacy of Dunhuang remains alive and accessible for generations     10     (come).

5 . “Found something!” Susan Baur, a swimmer, ducks into the water. She ______, holding a pair of swimming goggles (护目镜). These are passed to a kayaker (皮划艇桨手), who waves them ______, like a prize, before throwing them in a basket. When the team returns to ______, the women are smiling and cracking jokes about the ______ and their pull.

Since 2017, Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG), which accepts _____ older women as members, has made it its mission to ______ trash from ponds across Cape Cod.

Many outsiders have expressed their ______ to OLAUG for cleaning up the ponds; a number, however, have ______ why they refer to themselves as “old ladies”. “You should call yourselves the Mermaids (美人鱼) Against Glitter Litter.” Others have said she should open the group to all ______, and even to men.

______ they admit that it wasn’t ______ a conscious choice, they now believe that the “old lady” ______ is a crucial part of what the group is about. “Women over 65 tend to feel the restriction of aging,” Baur says. “Part of the goal of OLAUG is to ______ that older women can do a lot more than people might think.”

Criticism ______, the most common response is “I want to join you”. And after that first dive, the new application excitement is ______ with a lot on the waiting list to be one of them.

1.

A．surfaces

B．surfs

C．flows

D．bathes

2.

A．forward

B．back

C．overhead

D．downward

3.

A．border

B．home

C．pond

D．shore

4.

A．match

B．dive

C．voyage

D．drag

5.

A．precisely

B．absolutely

C．mainly

D．merely

6.

A．recover

B．reuse

C．remove

D．release

7.

A．gratitude

B．concern

C．sympathy

D．curiosity

8.

A．commented

B．questioned

C．proposed

D．suspected

9.

A．ages

B．ranks

C．sections

D．genders

10.

A．As

B．Although

C．Since

D．Unless

11.

A．occasionally

B．eventually

C．initially

D．frequently

12.

A．profile

B．distinction

C．personality

D．identity

13.

A．demonstrate

B．imply

C．warn

D．declare

14.

A．altogether

B．beyond

C．aside

D．besides

15.

A．substantial

B．infectious

C．fierce

D．thrilling

6 . Tessa Lidstone remembers the last meals she cooked before she had to close her restaurant Box-E for the first lockdown. “Everything was slipping away and beyond our control.”

With the restaurant closed, Lidstone got to thinking about how other people might be coping. “I felt isolated,” she says, “but I was so lucky: I had my husband and kids with me. I thought about all the people without a support network and how awful it must be to not have contact with anyone.”

Lidstone saw a callout from a collective of Bristol restaurants called the Bristol Food Union. They were looking for volunteers to help put together boxes of emergency food for the elderly living alone. “I’d love doing that to give my life purpose,” says Lidstone.

“It was originally going to be for two weeks. But it just grew from there.” In her first week, Lidstone put together boxes for 100 people: pasta, bread and milk, but also fruit and vegetables. By the second week, she was organizing packages for 250 people.

The government provided funding and most suppliers were more than willing to help. “They were so generous,” she says. “If I ordered milk, bread and butter, they’d donate fruit and vegetables as well. It meant I could make the money go further.”

Lidstone put her restaurant training to good use, creating a weekly recipe card to go in each box. She also videoed herself making the meal and posted it online. “It was basic home cooking,” she says. By week three, Lidstone was thinking bigger: “If there were any birthdays coming up, I arranged something extra for the persons.”

By then, the scale of Lidstone’s operation had become a bit overwhelming. Staff from the restaurant and Lidstone’s children helped out. In all, Lidstone and her team delivered 2,500 boxes over 16 weeks. “It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by a situation,” she said, “and think you can’t do anything alone. But work together and we’ll make a difference.”

1. Why did Lidstone respond to the appeal of the Bristol Food Union?

A．To turn her restaurant Box-E from losses to profits.

B．To make herself feel less isolated in the lockdown.

C．To help lonely old people have access to free food.

D．To realize her self-worth and make life meaningful.

2. What can be learned from paragraphs 4 to 6?

A．Many suppliers helped offer her financial assistance.

B．Lidstone provided tailored service for special occasions.

C．The process of Lidstone’s work advanced as planned.

D．Lidstone taught cooking from door to door in person.

3. Which word best describes the impact of Lidstone’s deeds?

A．Far-reaching.

B．Predictable.

C．Short-lived.

D．Unidentifiable.

4. What message do Lidstone’s words in the last paragraph suggest?

A．Kindness can be passed on.	B．Many hands make light work.
C．One good turn deserves another.	D．Actions speak louder than words.

7 . Scarcity is a common condition of human existence. Everyday circumstances of limited resources can make individuals experience a sense of scarcity. Scarcity functions like an obstacle to goal pursuit, which intensify the value of goal.

Scarcity prioritizes our choices and it can make us more effective. The time pressure of a deadline focuses our attention on using what we have most effectively. When we have little time left, we try to get more out of every moment. For example, we are more frugal with the toothpaste as the tube starts to run empty, and college seniors tend to get the most out of their time before graduation.

Many stores strategically create perception of scarcity to motivate consumer behavior. For example, the pricing practice of limiting number of items per person can lead to increased sales. The sign implies that the items are in short supply and the fear of missing out can have a powerful effect on shoppers.

For an item that is attractive to begin with, its attractiveness will intensify when it is scarce. For instance, warning labels on violent television programs, designed to decrease interest, often backfire and increase in watching the programs.

The scarcity effect explains why shyness often is considered an attractive attribute? Experts say that “playing hard to get” is a most effective strategy for attracting a partner, especially in the context of long-term love. A “hard to get” player likes to appear busy, create interest and keep the suitors guessing. However, playing hard to get is less effective in men, as they are the ones who are socially expected to initiate the relationship.

Scarcity also contributes to an interesting and a meaningful life. Scarcity shows that reminding individuals of the reality of death increases the value of life. Midlife often heightens the feeling that there is not enough time left in life to waste. We overcome the illusion (幻觉) that we can be anything, do anything, and experience everything. We restructure our lives around the needs that are essential.

1. What does the underlined word “frugal” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Economical.

B．Flexible.

C．Anxious.

D．Sensible.

2. Why do warning labels fail to stop people watching violent programs?

A．Because the programs have appealing openings.

B．Because there are few violent programs available.

C．Because the message on warning labels isn’t clear.

D．Because people want things that they cannot get.

3. Which of the following shows the effectiveness of the scarcity strategy?

A．A car company constantly launches new model cars.

B．A restaurant puts up a “two cans per person” poster.

C．A man pretends to be busy in front of his girlfriend.

D．A 50-year-old tries things he has never done before.

4. What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?

A．To prove a theory.	B．To offer a solution.
C．To illustrate a phenomenon.	D．To challenge a concept.

8 . In the middle of a conversation, your brain might skip ahead, anticipating the words that the other person will say. Amazingly, out of all the thousands of possibilities — your conversational partner will arrive at the same word you have been thinking of.

How does the brain do this? Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M. I. T.) researchers brought a new approach to the question using a technique called integrative modeling. They examined models based on 43 artificial neural networks — a machine-learning algorithm (算法) that consists of millions of interconnected nodes, similar to neurons in the brain. As they claim, this study marks the first time that a machine-learning algorithm has been matched to brain data to explain the workings of a high-level cognitive (认知的) task.

The researchers discovered that models that excel at guessing the next word are also best at anticipating brain activity patterns. This was especially true for processing single sentences and short paragraphs. The models were significantly worse at predicting words or human responses when it came to longer blocks of text. None of the other tasks reflected what was going on in the brain. The researchers argue this is strong evidence that next-word prediction plays a key role in understanding language.

“I’m super impressed by what the team achieved,” says Noah Goodman, a psychologist at Stanford. But he adds that he suspects that the data are not sufficient to explain how people obtain meaning from language. Despite these reservations, Goodman says the method is “still vastly better than anything we’ve had in the past.”

While neural networks more generally are only rough resemblances to the brain, their role in helping us understand our own mind may be substantial. The approach used by the M. I. T. team demonstrates that neural network s might, in fact, be critical tools in providing insight into the great mystery of how the brain processes information of all kinds.

1. What is special about the M. I. T. study?

A．They examined many different neural networks.

B．They designed a new machine-learning algorithm.

C．They used neural networks to predict the next word.

D．They compared neural network s with brain data.

2. When can neural network s best predict how the brain works?

A．Predicting the next word.	B．Responding to new words.
C．Analyzing one sentence.	D．Processing a long passage.

3. What is Goodman’s attitude towards the M. I. T.research?

A．Doubtful.

B．Favorable.

C．Tolerant.

D．Unclear.

4. What is talked about concerning neural networks in the last paragraph?

A．Their potential.	B．Their limitation.
C．Their features.	D．Their principles.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What animal did the program introduce two weeks ago?

A．The giant panda.

B．The Asian elephant.

C．The South China tiger.

2. What is the weight of the largest tiger?

A．About 120 kilos.

B．About 200 kilos.

C．About 320 kilos.

3. What does Louis do?

A．A weatherman.

B．A zookeeper.

C．A scientist.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Which play is suitable for kids aged 8?

A．The Mystery of Muldoon.

B．Fire and Flood.

C．Silly Sailor.

2. How much will the woman pay?

A．$27.

B．$48.

C．$60.

3. How does the woman feel about the drama festival?

A．She’s disappointed.

B．She’s pleased.

C．She’s concerned.