1 . In order to facilitate public transportation for expats (侨民) in Shanghai, the Suishenxing app has recently introduced an English version.

According to Suishenxing team, starting immediately, expats can obtain the Suishen Code through the Suishenxing app. This code enables one-touch access to buses, subways, and ferries within Shanghai, offering discounts on public transportation and a 10%discount on subway transfers if the monthly subway expense exceeds 70 yuan.

How can expats use the Suishenxing app for smooth travel?

Download the App

Search for relevant keywords such as Suishenxing (for the Chinese app market)or SH MaaS (for overseas app markets on App Store and Google Play). Download the Suishenxing app, which supports language switching between Chinese and English.

User Registration

New users can register using domestic/overseas phone numbers or third-party authorization. For registered users, the system defaults (默认) to the last language version used during login.

Open an Account

After successful registration, follow the system prompts (提示) on the homepage and click Activate. Fill in real-name information and choose Alipay or WeChat as the payment channel. The system adopts a pay-after-ride model, reducing the fare automatically from the default payment channel.

Access the Suishen Code

After successful identification, return to the app’s homepage, and the Suishen Code (Shanghai City Travel Code) will be displayed automatically.

When traveling, users can present the Suishen Code to gates on buses, subways, ferries, etc., for convenient passage. Users can check their ride order details through My-My Orders - Travel Method on the app.

1. What is an advantage of Suishenxing app for expats in Shanghai?

A．Efficient subway transfers.	B．Free public transportation.
C．More convenient travel.	D．More choices in transportation.

2. What does the Suishen code help with while traveling?

A．App’s downloading.	B．Registration with phone.
C．Choice of the payment channel.	D．Easier access to transportation.

3. In which column of the newspaper can the text be found?

A．Life.	B．World.
C．Document.	D．Business.

2 . 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。

In a reality television series that I’ve been watching recently, I came across Chinese face mask changing,     1     performers are able to change the face masks that they are wearing within the blink of     2     eye. Performers are able to change about 10 masks within 20 seconds without the use of their hands. All they do is to turn their head or sweep their arms around. They are also able to perform in places close to their audience,     3     (leave) them spellbound and curious afterwards. I found it so fascinating that I     4     (dig) deeper into its history, and I wanted to share my newfound knowledge with you all.

    5     (invent) over 300 years ago during the Qing Dynasty, the art of face mask changing is deeply rooted within Chinese culture. The changing of     6     (face) make-ups and colors reflects a     7     (character) mood—red representing anger and black extreme fury.

And there are three basic techniques of face-changing, including wiping the face, blowing the face     8     pulling the face. Besides, it is said that the precise technique that is used to change masks is a     9     (close) guarded secret. The secret has been passed down within theatre families     10     generation to generation.

3 . A couple weeks ago, I ventured down to Charlotte, NC, to meet Cole Rosenberger, who had a serious passion for protecting forests. I wanted to _________ share his story with you.

Cole _________ me in March asking how he could help protect North Carolina’s coastal forests. By the _________ of his email I assumed he was in high school, so I sent him materials that I thought would be _________ and talked with him about our _________.

A few weeks later he informed me that he had received the _________ from his principal to get postcards signed by the kids at his school and developed a (n) _________ plan. It was also at this time that I _________ a “secret” email from Cole’s mom, letting me know that he is eight years old and really excited about this project. That _________ me away!

Cole organized his elementary school to sign postcards to ask McDonald’s to use ____________ packaging. A few months later, McDonald’s decided to use 100% recycled fibers in their bags. This win ____________ Cole to do more, and he was ready to ____________ KFC. He partnered with seven schools, got the attention of media, and ____________ over 6,000 postcards to KFC’s headquarters. It took several years before KFC ____________ to use more recycled paper in its packaging.

I almost cried at the beauty and ____________ of youth to make a positive impact on the Earth.

1.

A．equally

B．bravely

C．frequently

D．briefly

2.

A．disturbed

B．contacted

C．interviewed

D．reminded

3.

A．format

B．subject

C．tone

D．date

4.

A．convincing

B．cheap

C．complex

D．appropriate

5.

A．experience

B．trick

C．campaign

D．competition

6.

A．invitation

B．prize

C．service

D．permission

7.

A．action

B．reform

C．emergency

D．recovery

8.

A．received

B．shared

C．checked

D．deleted

9.

A．gave

B．blew

C．put

D．took

10.

A．recycled

B．outdated

C．original

D．attractive

11.

A．forced

B．trained

C．warned

D．motivated

12.

A． give up

B．back up

C．take on

D．depend on

13.

A．returned

B．displayed

C．delivered

D．awarded

14.

A．agreed

B．afforded

C．failed

D．continued

15.

A．promise

B．power

C．imagination

D．innocence

4 . Ammonia (氨) is one of many pollutants present in wastewater and can be poisonous for marine and land life. Therefore, in a process called air stripping(空气吹脱), it is removed from wastewater and later use o as a fertilizer or fuel. Air stripping transforms ammonia into a gas that can then escape the wastewater from its surface. But this process is not efficient: it is energy-intensive, and requires specific temperatures, air supply, and a lot of chemicals, making it expensive.

Addressing these disadvantages, researchers from South Korea have demonstrated that the simple application of an electric field during air stripping can considerably improve the efficiency of ammonia removal, even under sub-standard conditions.

“So far, the removal of ammonia from wastewater was thought to be dependent on only pH, temperature, and air supply. However we have shown that an electric field can also act as a modulator (调节器) of this process,” says Prof. Young-Chae Song, the lead investigator on this study.

Prof. Song and his team used a combination of live experiments with an ammonia removal tank and deep learning to understand how electric fields of different strengths influence the efficiency of ammonia removal from wastewater. They found that electric fields with an alternating current of 50 MHz and a power of 15 V/cm significantly improve the ammonia removal efficiency, increasing it from 51% to 94%, even under sub-standard conditions. Therefore, improved ammonia yields could be achieved while considerably reducing the consumption of energy and chemicals.

Prof. Song comments, “Our findings showed that electric field application provides a similar efficiency of ammonia removal to conventional methods at a much lower temperature, air supply, and pH. Moreover, the energy needed to power the electric field is a minute part of the energy required to achieve these ‘excellent’ conditions.”

Indeed, this new electric field-coupled platform could provide a more economical way of getting-ammonia from wastewater and reducing the carbon footprint associated with this process.

1. What happens to ammonia during air stripping?

A．It becomes a fertilizer.	B．It stays on the water.
C．It changes into another state.	D．It disappears in the process.

2. What can be inferred from Prof. Song’s words?

A．Electric fields slow the process of the removal.

B．Much energy is needed to achieve good conditions.

C．The removal of ammonia depends on electric fields.

D．The use of electric fields improves the traditional method.

3. What is the function of the new platform?

A．To power air stripping.	B．To lower the temperature.
C．To provide economical energy.	D．To remove ammonia at a lower cost.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The discovery of electric fields.

B．An electric field-coupled platform.

C．A new technological advancement.

D．Electric field s of different strengths.

5 . Dubai is home to some of the best hotels in the world.

Armani Hotel Dubai

Located inside the world’s tallest building, the distinguished Burj Khalifa, Armani Hotel features a contemporary look crafted by house design superstar Giorgio. Armani. It offers 160 stylish rooms right in the center of the city. It features seven restaurants and bars including traditional Indian food at the Armani Amal and fresh seafood at Armani Hashi.

The Oberoi Dubai

With one of the best locations in the Business Bay District, the Oberoi Dubai offers great appeal for business travelers and those enjoying the host of leisure activities in the central area. The modern hotel comes equipped with 252 upscale rooms featuring contemporary designs. Restaurant choices include the Nine7One featuring Western, Arabic, and Asian cuisines, as well as La Mezcalcria Kitchen& Lounge which serves up authentic Latin dishes.

The Taj Dubai

Situated in the Business Bay District right on Burj Khalifa street is the five-star hotel Taj Dubai. It offers Indian heritage designs with both classical and contemporary styles. It has close to 300 rooms from luxury rooms with city and Burj Khalifa views to grand luxury and presidential suites. Dining options include Asian street food at Miss Tess to contemporary British dishes and international delights at the Eloquent Elephant.

Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai

Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai, positioned behind Ain Dubai—the world’s largest observation wheel, is decorated with attractive art collections by designer Jonathan Adler. It has 194 luxurious suites and rooms, and features the best of the city’s nightlife attractions and fine dining including world-famous chef Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen.

1. Which can you enjoy in the Armani Hotel Dubai?

A．Fresh seafood.	B．Latin dishes.
C．Asian street food.	D．British food.

2. What do the Oberoi Dubai and The Taj Dubai have in common?

A．They are five-star hotels.

B．They are in the same district.

C．They have presidential suites.

D．They have the same number of rooms.

3. What can we know about Caesars Palace Bluewaters?

A．It hosts leisure activities.

B．It has rooms with city views.

C． It is designed by Jonathan Adler.

D．It is near the world’s largest observation wheel.

6 . Life can change in the blink of an eye. While Bridgette was in the parking lot, together with her kids, a car hit them. This left them _________ beneath the car. Thankfully, the driver wasn’t going very fast when she hit them. In that moment, she was _________ by the sun, which is the _________ cause of the accident. However, as soon as she could, she _________ out of the car to help.

Soon, Chris Crowder, CEO of the school, joined her. Without delay, he _________ a group of students to help. “It was _________,” Chris recalls. “I immediately just _________ the building because I knew I had to get a lot of people to lift this car. We have about 220 domestic kids and over 300 international kids at the school. They just heard me _________. All these kids from different countries just come running out and lift it up.”

Still, this wasn’t an easy _________. “The car was heavy,” says student Junier. “We did our best, and the moment I heard the kids crying I was like, ‘Oh, thank God, the kids are good.’”

The mother and kids were __________ to the hospital. Although Bridgette suffered the most of the injuries, all three of them are expected to make complete __________. A GoFundMe has been made to help the family with __________. “Thank you for your support of this amazing mother and her beautiful children as they __________ from this tragic accident,” Keaton Speaks, creator of the GoFundMe page shares. “We also have the __________ husband and father, Andrew Ponson, in our prayers as he takes care of his family wholeheartedly day and night.”

In addition to being grateful for Bridgette and her kids’safe rescue, the heroic students who helped are also getting their __________ praise.

1.

A．trapped

B．lost

C．ignored

D．hidden

2.

A．warmed

B．weathered

C．blinded

D．shone

3.

A．normal

B．complex

C．puzzling

D．suspected

4.

A．jumped

B．fell

C．rolled

D．slipped

5.

A．followed

B．gathered

C．pulled

D．advised

6.

A．fierce

B．competitive

C．urgent

D．strange

7.

A．searched for

B．wandered through

C．pointed at

D．rushed into

8.

A．sigh

B．scream

C．weep

D．pray

9.

A．project

B．task

C．preparation

D．solution

10.

A．dragged

B．appointed

C．transported

D．called

11.

A．judgements

B．efforts

C．returns

D．recoveries

12.

A．expenses

B．medicines

C．foods

D．wards

13.

A．learn

B．heal

C．escape

D．change

14.

A．honest

B．enthusiastic

C．incredible

D．optimistic

15.

A．promised

B．desired

C．continued

D．deserved

7 . 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。

The world is full of wonders, and they become more wonderful when science looks at them. Scientists have uncovered some secrets behind these wonders. And     1     (honor) their efforts, the Pineapple Science Award has been created, shining a light on the parts of our lives that are easy to ignore.

The award recognizes     2     (amuse) scientific research. It was in 2012     3     (original) initiated by the Zhejiang Science and Technology Museum and Guokr.com, China’s leading popular science website. The awards     4     (divide) into 10 categories, mathematics, biology, psychology, just to name a few.

The prize for outstanding biological achievement     5     (go) to Lars Chittka in 2023. Chittka found that bumblebees enjoy rolling around wooden balls, which suggests that insects interact with objects as     6     form of play, like humans. Chittka hoped that “the work raises awareness about the many alien minds that surround us”. “I am more than pleased to accept this award. All science is a kind of playful, exploratory activity.” Chittka added, “I would be very happy if the visibility of this award gets more people interested in our work,     7     I would be proud if this leads to     8     (far) participation.”

The awards not only attract public attention and give scientific research more     9     (expose). They are also intended to build a platform to help the younger generations establish an interest in science. One winner said, “Science is critical for all. After obtaining more scientific knowledge, one can easily tell false advertising, passed off as science,     10     the truth.”

8 . Every morning, Robiuson, the 41-year-old charity worker, will leave his home to set out on his lonely marathons, all before a full day’s work. He’s doing it to ________ money for Hope for Justice.

Robinson follows a strict ________, waking up and starting his run at 4 am, and running five hours. Robinson lost 11kg when starting, but his ________ tended to be stable as his body ________, and he runs along a familiar ________ through Wanstead Park, Wanstead Flats and Epping Forest. Despite facing ________ such as colds, flu and food poisoning, he remains committed to ________ the marathons.

Robinson’s runs are ________ using a running app on his watch. His knees and hips (髋) are fine so far, but he’s ________ four pairs of running shoes.

While running in the dark, sometimes Robinson even meets with a cow. However, he generally ________ peaceful runs, occasionally witnessing minor incidents like fly-tipping (乱丢垃圾). To make his runs unique and ________, he eats a chocolate bar every mile.

Robinson’s dogs play a crucial role in his motivation, and he would pause if they showed signs of ________. However, they continue to love ________ alongside him. His devotion also arises from the hard economic times that we are living in and the impact this has had on charity ________.

Yet, 365 marathons in one year is not enough for him. His ________ are now set on breaking the unofficial record of 607 runs in 607 days set 10 years ago.

1.

A．spend

B．save

C．earn

D．raise

2.

A．standard

B．duty

C．routine

D．instruction

3.

A．weight

B．action

C．skill

D．state

4.

A．relaxed

B．reacted

C．adjusted

D．balanced

5.

A．block

B．border

C．trail

D．wall

6.

A．challenges

B．occasions

C．pressure

D．danger

7.

A．organizing

B．completing

C．launching

D．broadcasting

8.

A．prepared

B．tracked

C．changed

D．shared

9.

A．taken off

B．worn out

C．set aside

D．given away

10.

A．enjoys

B．records

C．ends

D．remembers

11.

A．busy

B．equal

C．interesting

D．short

12.

A．surprise

B．excitement

C．peace

D．dislike

13.

A．running

B．working

C．playing

D．living

14.

A．dinners

B．news

C．shops

D．donations

15.

A．limits

B．sights

C．values

D．rules

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman do?

A．An art professor.

B．A project designer.

C．A TV interviewer.

2. What did Jacopo study when he was a student?

A．Art.

B．Design.

C．Philosophy.

3. Where does Jacopo work now?

A．In Beijing.

B．In Shanghai.

C．In Chongqing.

4. What is Jacopo’s aim in art?

A．To open an art school.

B．To combine the old style with the new one.

C．To hold art exhibitions across the country.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did Lucy do this morning?

A．She did Tai Chi.

B．She practised Ba Duan Jin.

C．She took a Chinese culture class.

2. What will the man probably do on the weekend?

A．Play basketball.

B．Register for a class.

C．Attend a table tennis match.

3. How does Lucy sound at last?

A．Interested.

B．Confident.

C．Worried.