Bella was only five and it was her first camping trip with Mum and Dad. She was excited but was a little nervous too. “What if the tent falls over and squashes us? What if the wind blows it away? What if a wolf comes into the tent and eats us? …” she kept asking Mum.
This made Mum laugh. Bella had read too many fairy stories with big bad wolves in them. Mum comforted Bella that there aren’t any wolves in the city or even in the whole country, except in zoos. “Well, what if one escaped from a zoo?” asked Bella. Mum laughed, “Zoos were careful enough not to let their animals escape.” Then Bella soon forgot about wolves as they started planning for the camping trip.
Bella helped Dad load up the car. They put in the tent, a big one for the whole family. Then the sleeping bags, blankets and more. "It’s cold at night when you’re sleeping in a tent," added Dad. When everything was packed, the car was full to bursting. Dad started the car, and soon they were leaving the city behind them.
“Look at the hills!” shouted Mum excitedly, “Look at the cows on the grass!” They drove up a winding road until they reached the campsite, which belonged to a farm and was in a big field. Once the tent was up, Bella went to explore. There were trees to climb and a stream for paddling. Bella sat there watching the cows eating the grass. The day flew by and it was getting dark.
As they were ready for sleep, strange rustling (沙沙声) noises came from the fence next to their tent in the darkness. “What’s that noise? Is it a wolf approaching?” Bella worried and moved closer to Mum. “Maybe it’s just the wind,” Mum gently patted Bella. Bella didn’t say anything more. They were all tired after a day outdoors, and crawled into their sleeping bags. Soon Mum and Dad were asleep.
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Bella was too nervous to fall asleep when she heard that noise again.
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In Li Lan’s travel journal, she described her experience back in San Francisco—a city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that
In the morning, she walked around the Mission District,
Later, she headed to a museum
In the evening, Li Lan toured Chinatown. There were so many nice cafes and restaurants to choose
3 . Kristin and her family have just moved to the community and were thinking hard to
That table then became the place where Kristin and her kids
Gradually, her
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| A．perform | B．connect | C．debate | D．compete |
| A．cleaned | B．made | C．borrowed | D．bought |
| A．However | B．Therefore | C．Otherwise | D．Meanwhile |
| A．on purpose | B．by mistake | C．in turn | D．as usual |
| A．avoided | B．spotted | C．favored | D．hated |
| A．stood up | B．rolled over | C．hung out | D．showed off |
| A．gate | B．corner | C．exit | D．table |
| A．intentionally | B．gracefully | C．accidentally | D．hesitantly |
| A．neighbors | B．colleagues | C．kids | D．workers |
| A．help | B．contact | C．join | D．treat |
| A．bills | B．breaks | C．exercises | D．orders |
| A．simple | B．typical | C．odd | D．global |
| A．recovered | B．created | C．needed | D．reduced |
| A．encouraged | B．rejected | C．assessed | D．followed |
| A．driving away | B．leaving behind | C．welcoming | D．protecting |
4 . Humans feed thousands of songs to AI (人工智能). And it is able to analyse the basic information and recognize patterns that can be used to create original music. Such AI-created music is similar to those that any musician might compose.
Recently, an AI-powered system, the Flow Machines, has released a song Daddy’s Car. This system is able to analyse the composers’ original ideas and come up with more ideas to assist them in composing. The system tries to combine the human mind with AI.
Another great invention is Jukedeck, which works very easily. In order to create a new piece, the user just needs to select items like the desired music style (folk, rock, etc.) and the mood (sad or happy). After a few seconds, AI provides a piece of music for the user to download. Each user can create music tailored to his or her interest.
Some musicians use AI to achieve what they could not do on their own. For example, Yacht, an American pop group, has used AI to break out of their comfort zone and try to create something different from their previous songs. Soon they have their new album, which contains 10 songs, all of which are very popular.
The development of AI technology also comes with some concerns. Some human composers fear that their work might be replaced by a machine. Some others are worried about music itself and the music industry, as AI is now able to create music more and more similar to human-composed music.
Faced with this challenge, on one hand, human musicians need to remain creative; on the other hand, they should understand how to use these new tools to explore new frontiers. Perhaps the future role of the human musicians will be to focus on emotions, leaving the machines to take care of other procedures.
1. What is the new development about AI in the text?| A．Its progress in replacing humans. | B．Its ability in music composing. |
| C．Its influence on human emotions. | D．Its focus on changing human mind. |
| A．Because they stuck to their former music style. |
| B．Because they went beyond themselves with AI. |
| C．Because they put in more than ten original songs. |
| D．Because they insisted on composing by themselves. |
| A．Problems about AI composing. | B．Limitations of AI technology. |
| C．Challenges for human composers. | D．Suggestions to human musicians. |
| A．Objective. | B．Doubtful. | C．Uncaring | D．Confused. |
5 . Do you ever get restless if you haven’t checked your phone for a few minutes? If so, you’re not alone. Studies show that people these days check their phones once every four minutes on average! Some of this usage may be related to work. However, much of it is because many apps —particularly social media apps—use “clever techniques” to keep us coming back for more.
One of such techniques is to push notifications. You’re getting on with your work or something else when—ping!—a notification pops up on your screen, informing you that a friend has posted something new or commented on your post. It may seem like a small interruption, but it often is enough to break your concentration and make you go back to your phone again.
Another method is to make a game of the in-app experience by setting up a competitive goal element. Some apps, for example, uses streaks (连续纪录), which count the number of days you have used the app. If you keep a streak going, you might get a medal or some other rewards. Therefore, keeping one’s streak alive becomes a major reason to return to the app again and again.
Once you’ve opened an app, its goal is now to get you continue using it. Messaging apps use a simple but effective trick (伎俩) to keep you engaged even when you’re not writing anything. Have you ever noticed that in some apps, three dots (…) appear to let you know your friend is typing a reply? This trick is designed specifically to create your expectation or curiosity. You wonder what your friend is going to say. Well, you’ll have to keep waiting and see.
While using social media apps is certainly fun, becoming addicted definitely isn’t. Now that you know some tricks used by these apps’ designers, you’ll be better equipped to reduce their influence and keep a healthier relationship with your phone.
1. How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1?| A．By raising a question. | B．By quoting a saying. |
| C．By making a comparison. | D．By doing an experiment. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Ongoing pings will inform you of new posts. |
| B．Competitive games will greatly discourage you. |
| C．Everyday use of the app might earn you a medal. |
| D．Appearance of three dots might disturb your typing. |
| A．Can People Break Their Addition to Games? |
| B．Could Technology Further Improve Phones? |
| C．The Social Media Apps That Waste Your Time |
| D．The Tricks That Keep You Glued to Your Phone |
6 . Generally, people take vacations to relax themselves. However, one loving grandpa didn’t. When Grandpa David arrived at his Mexican destination, he made a shocking discovery in his suitcase, and went to “work” throughout his vacation.
David found several Peppa Pig toys when unpacking. It turned out that his granddaughter Lisette had placed the toys there. She hoped those toys would keep her grandpa company during the vacation. Instead of simply ignoring the Peppa Pig toys, David came up with an idea to create videos with them. David said, “I’m going to film everything I do with those toys. And I’ll put the videos together as a gift to my granddaughter.”
This thoughtful grandpa started making videos of the Peppa Pig toys swimming, sunbathing, and taking a trip to see the whales. He added, “I enjoy being silly and playful.” Then David posted them online. His videos went viral on social media. People fell in love with David’s sweet and loving gesture and wanted to know more about this grandpa’s film-making adventures.
The reaction from David’s granddaughter, 4-year-old Lisette, was precious and priceless. The child couldn’t contain her excitement when watching those videos. She was extremely delighted to see her toys enjoying this vacation with her grandpa.
At the end of the video, David explained why he chose to spend his vacation busy creating the video for his beautiful granddaughter, “I saw Lisette’s toys in my suitcase, and I knew she loved those toys. Yet she gave them to me. I wanted to do something for her in return. You know, one of the joys of being a grandparent is to see the smile on those cute little faces.”
1. What did David do during his Mexican vacation?| A．He relaxed himself. | B．He bought toys. |
| C．He accompanied Lisette. | D．He made videos. |
| A．Spread wildly. | B．Suffered attacks. |
| C．Sold well. | D．Raised doubts. |
| A．Easy and amazing. | B．Busy but worthwhile. |
| C．Silly and adventurous. | D．Dangerous but sweet. |
| A．Seeing is believing. | B．Travel broadens the mind. |
| C．Love is the reward of love. | D．East or west, home is the best. |
7 . Dublin is the capital of Ireland. Located on the island’s east coast, it is a paradise for tourists. Let’s take a look at some things to see and do in Dublin!
Visit Trinity College
Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592, is Ireland’s oldest university. The most famous part of this beautiful college is the Old Library. The library houses the Book of Kells, which is an ancient collection of art and stories about some famous people.
Enjoy Nature at Phoenix Park
When the weather is fine, there’s nothing better than a visit to Phoenix Park, Dublin. This large walled park has plenty to hold your interest. The Dublin Zoo is located within the park, but the zoo isn’t the only place to see animals. The park has been home to a herd of wild deer since the seventeenth century.
Take a Walk Across the Ha’penny Bridge
Another fun thing to do in Dublin is to simply walk around the historic city. A proper walk around Dublin should include the charming Ha’penny Bridge. It was built over the River Liffey in 1816, and its name came from the cost of walking across it—one halfpenny. Take a few pictures and then enjoy a meal at one of the nearby pubs and restaurants.
1. What can we know about Trinity College?| A．It enjoys a long history. | B．Its library is little-known. |
| C．It owns a large walled park. | D．It’s home to a herd of deer. |
| A．It was built half a century ago. | B．The nearby pubs sold food at half price. |
| C．People spent half a penny crossing it. | D．Tourists took pictures halfway across it. |
| A．A book review. | B．A news report. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A course plan. |
8 . As parents, we always hope to develop character traits (特征) in our children that will enhance their success in life. When our daughter Meegan, the eldest of five children, lost her front tooth at the age of six, we found the following note wrapped around the tiny tooth.
Der Tooth Fairy,Pleze leve me yor majik wand (杖). I want to be a tooth fairy, too.
Luv Meegan
Recognizing potential leadership skills, precious opportunity and the teachable moment, the “Tooth Fairy” left the following note for little Meegan:
Dear Meegan,I have worked hard to be a good Tooth Fairy and I love my job. You are too young for the job just now, so I cannot give you my wand. But there are some things that you can start to do to prepare yourself for the job:
1) Always do your best in every job that you do.
2) Treat all people as you wish to be treated.
3) Be kind and helpful to others.
4) Always listen carefully whenever people speak to you. I will interview you one day when you are older and ready for the job.
Good Luck, Meegan!
The Tooth Fairy
Meegan was excited at the response from the Tooth Fairy. She took the message to heart and carefully followed the instructions, always working to improve as she grew. Her character, her strength and her leadership skills grew right along with her. After graduating from college, Meegan accepted a challenging management position. She excelled, and by age 27, she was the top manager of the company.
One day Meegan and I were talking about her success. She told me that the company president had once asked her what influences had motivated her toward success.
“What did you tell him?” I asked.
She replied, “My parents, my teacher and my friends. And, of course, the Tooth Fairy!”
1. What does the underlined phrase “the teachable moment” refer to?| A．Meegan lost a tooth. | B．Meegan received a note. |
| C．Meegan wrote a note. | D．Meegan wrapped a tooth. |
| A．The Tooth Fairy. | B．Her parents. | C．Her teacher. | D．Her friends. |
| A．It helped Meegan see her goal reachable. |
| B．It promised Meegan a high-ranking position. |
| C．It displayed desirable character traits to Meegan. |
| D．It taught Meegan to build enjoyable interpersonal relationships. |
| A．She was gifted with supernatural power. |
| B．She was appreciated for outstanding talent. |
| C．She was motivated to develop fine qualities. |
| D．She was encouraged to work in a challenging position. |
9 . U. S. teens spend more than eight hours a day on screens, and there’s growing concern over it. Now, a new study published by the American Psychological (心理的) Association, confirms that teens seem to feel better about themselves when they cut back.
“Social media can feel like a comparison trap (陷阱),” says study author Helen Thai, a doctoral student in psychology at McGill University. Her research found that limiting screen time to about one hour a day helped anxious teens and young adults feel better about their body image and their appearance. “What I noticed in social media was that I couldn’t help but compare myself.” Thai says. Reading posts from famous people and influencers, as well as people in her own social network, led to a lack of self-confidence.
So, Thai and a team of researchers decided to test whether reducing time on social media would improve body image. They gathered a few hundred volunteers, aged 17-25. all of whom had experienced symptoms (症状) of anxiety or depression — which could make them easily influenced by social media. Half of the volunteers were asked to reduce their social media to 60 minutes a day for three weeks. The other half continued to use social media with no limits.
The researchers gave the volunteers surveys at the beginning and end of the study, including statements such as “I’m pretty happy about the way I look,” and “I am satisfied with my weight.” Among the group that cut social media use, the overall score on appearance improved from 2.95 to 3.15 on a 5-point scale. The change may seem small, but any change in such a short period of time is worth noticing.
“It’s encouraging that college students were willing to cut back screen time, even for three weeks,” psychologist Andrea Graham says. While this study included people with symptoms of anxiety or depression, Graham says it’s worth applying this approach to other groups, such as people with eating problems.
1. What is the probable meaning of the underlined sentence in para 2?| A．Teens are forced to post their own images on social media |
| B．Teens couldn’t help but spend too much time on social media |
| C．Teens tends to compare themselves with others on social media |
| D．Teens are fooled into believing false information on social media |
| A．By listing numbers | B．By giving examples |
| C．By making comparisons | D．By analyzing causes and effects |
| A．The study included people with mental health and eating problems |
| B．There was little difference in appearance score between the two groups |
| C．College students were not willing to reduce screen time for more weeks |
| D．Cutting social media use makes a difference to teens’ opinion of their image |
| A．Less screen time, more self-confidence | B．Social media, a time bomb on your health |
| C．How to improve your image on social media | D．Concern over social media addiction keeps growing |
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| Dear Li Hua, My friend Daisy’s birthday is coming. I am thinking about giving her some paper cut because she is interested in Chinese arts and crafts. I wonder if these two kinds of paper cut are suitable as her birthday gift. They are beautiful but I don’t know their meanings. If they’re not suitable, do you have any good suggestions? Besides, I’m afraid I can’t cut them well. Can you give me some help? Looking forward to your reply.  |
I’m glad your friend likes Chinese culture.
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Yours,
Li Hua
