1 . Strings of letters have recently been flooding the Chinese Internet. Netizens have embraced the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) personality test, using its distinctive combinations of letters to define and classify themselves and others, sparking the formation of active online communities. Initially designed as a self-assessment tool to outline personality types and preferences, the MBTI has found enormous popularity in China.
The MBTI categorizes individuals using four pairs of characteristics: introversion (I) (内向) or extroversion (E) (外向), sensing (S) or intuition (N), thinking (T) or feeling (F), and judging (J) or perceiving (P). This leads to distinct four-letter combinations, like “ISTJ” or “INFP.” The values “E” and “I” have especially attracted public interest. Those who exhibit extroversion (E) characteristics are now humorously described as outgoing, talkative, wild, and socially skilled. They are often playfully called “social gangsters” due to their strong social skills. In contrast, those with introversion (I) are shown as quiet, reserved, reflective, and socially anxious.
Among the playful teasing, these eight seemingly simple letters have promoted deeper self-awareness and even developed a sense of friendship on social media platforms. Individuals discover their strengths and humorously acknowledge their odd behavior. This newfound self-awareness not only aids in understanding their fundamental values but also offers a way to deal with the common unease that bothers today’s youth. Many find comfort in thinking, “My ongoing anxiety, over-sensitivity, and self-doubt come from being an INFP. Such characteristics are typical for this personality type; thus, I’m perfectly normal.”
Netizens often humorously note: “In everyday life, during social events, I switch between introversion and extroversion. At work, I initially act extroverted but gradually become more introverted. When I see someone I like, I’m extroverted in my head but in reality, I’m all introverted. Haidilao Hotpot restaurants, known for their fancy birthday celebrations, sometimes make customers feel awkward. Their typical birthday song goes, “Say goodbye to all worries, and embrace all joys.” It’s a show meant for the extra-social. So, if an extrovert is invited to such a celebration, they might humorously exclaim, “I can’t take it! I’ve become introverted in the face of even more extroverted individuals.”
1. What is the original function of the MBTI personality test?| A．To form active online communities. | B．To scientifically classify netizen behaviors. |
| C．To make a definition and classification of people. | D．To evaluate the types of character and preferences. |
| A．A timid person. | B．A shy person. | C．A daring person. | D．A humble person. |
| A．attracted public interest humorously | B．recognize and accept personal characters |
| C．comfort the people with personality shortages | D．know yourself better and correct odd behavior |
| A．To explain why an extrovert is often invited to their celebration. |
| B．To show people’s personalities can change on different occasions. |
| C．To indicate the birthday songs could make customers embarrassed. |
| D．To stress the popularity of birthday parties in Haidilao Hotpot restaurants. |
2 . “Hello Mother, Dad, and Blanche,” a quiet voice, has clearly been played many times over. “How’s everything at home? I’m recording this from Dallas…” The disc is small, seven inches across, dated October 1954. The old label shows that the speaker’s name is “Gene”. Gene suggests in his minute-long message that he is traveling and tells his family not to worry about him.
This forgotten sound is one of the world’s early “voice mails”. During the first half of the 20th century, these “voice mails” and other messages were recorded largely, pressed onto metal discs and vinyl records (黑胶唱片) and mailed in places all over the world. When Thomas Edison invented the phonograph (留声机) in 1877, he expected a device that could reproduce music and even store languages.
The gramophone, a later form of the phonograph developed by Emile Berliner in 1887, provided a first possibility for recorded sound being used for long distance communication. The practice of sending “voice mails” really got going across the world in the 1930s and 1940s. Back then, families could listen to the messages on repeat — gathering together around the record player whenever one arrived. They could play it proudly again anytime there were guests, but with each play, the needle would scrape away at the grooves (凹槽) until the message could hardly be heard any longer.
Today at Princeton University, professor Thomas Levin is trying to store these sounds of the past. Linguists (语言学家) are particularly interested in “voice mails” because it provides some of the earliest-ever recorded samples of how regular people spoke — their conversational vocabulary, their pronunciation and accents, their sentence structure and their intonation (语调).
1. Why did Gene record his voice in the disc?| A．To let his family know he was OK. | B．To prepare for his experiment. |
| C．To test an old vinyl record. | D．To keep a memory. |
| A．People couldn’t listen to the music in it. |
| B．It couldn’t keep voice in the records very clear. |
| C．The recorded sound would be damaged by the needle. |
| D．The needle of the gramophone must be changed often. |
| A．To research the earliest-ever recorded voice. |
| B．To prove recorded samples are true. |
| C．To learn from famous historical linguists. |
| D．To reproduce the sound of the past. |
| A．The Early Days of Recorded Sound | B．The Importance of “Voice Mails” |
| C．The Development of Our Language | D．The History of “Voice Mails” |
3 . The growth mindset is the belief that intellectual abilities can be developed and are not fixed, which have received a great deal of attention in schools and among researchers.
According to a study, a teacher’s growth mindset acts as a “support” that can draw out a student's growth mindset at the very beginning and make it maintainable and actionable in the classroom. These teachers may convey how, in their classes, mistakes are learning opportunities, not signs of low ability, and back up this view with assignments and evaluations that reward continual improvement. This could encourage a student to continue acting on their growth mindset.
The study analyzed data from the National Study of Learning Mindset, which was an intervention experiment conducted with a sample of ninth-grade students’ math grades. The present focus on math grades is motivated by the fact that students tend to find math challenging and anxiety inducing, and therefore, a growth mindset might help students face those challenges productively.
In the study, researchers show that the positive effect of a short growth-mindset intervention on ninth-grade students’ math grades was concentrated among students whose teachers themselves had growth mindset. They also found that baseline students — serve as a benchmark (基准点) for comparing and evaluating the progress of other students — who reported more fixed mindset in classrooms showed a significantly positive effect on math grades.
Successfully teaching a growth mindset to students lifted math grades overall, but this was not enough for all students to reap the benefits of a growth-mindset intervention. Supportive classroom contexts also mattered.Students who were in classrooms with teachers who approved of more of a fixed mindset did not show gains in their math grades over ninth grade, whereas the same kind of students in classrooms with more growth-mind set teachers showed meaningful gains.
In general, they view the testing and understanding of the causal effect of teacher mindset as the next step for mindset science. Such research will be challenging to carry out, however.
1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?| A．How a student's growth-mindset is inspired. |
| B．Why a teacher's growth mindset is important. |
| C．How mistakes turn into learning opportunities. |
| D．Why a student continues acting on growth mindset. |
| A．Students were unable to overcome maths challenge. |
| B．The positive effect was concentrated on all students. |
| C．The sample size of the experiment was insufficient. |
| D．Students at baseline were influenced considerably. |
| A．has an influence on the effectiveness |
| B．is determined by supportive classroom |
| C．always brings meaningful gains to students |
| D．plays a decisive role in students' significant gains |
| A．The Academic Performance: The Influence of Students’ Mindset |
| B．Students’ Learning Motivation: The Impact of Teachers’ Mindset |
| C．Encouraging a Growth Mindset: The Role of Teachers |
| D．Fixed and Growth Mindset: Their Relationship and Impact |
4 . The future is electric. That means it will need a lot of batteries, motors and wires. That, in turn, means a lot of minerals with which to build them. Great times, then, for prospectors (探矿者), and particularly for any who think they can increase the efficiency of their profession. Several firms are applying artificial intelligence to the process, both to improve the possibility of mining and to detect underground ore (矿石) bodies that are invisible to current techniques.
KoBold Metals in California, Earth Al in San Francisco and Verai in Boston are small fish at the moment But at least one bigger fish-Rio Tinto, an Australian-British firm-is also keen. They are gathering lots of geological (地质的), geochemical and geophysical data to feed software models. These, they hope, will spot patterns and draw inferences about where to sink new mines. Some of the data are new. But a lot were kept in the archives (档案室) of national geological surveys and journals of geology or sat in the form of rock cores in various sheds around the world.
KoBold has transformed archive data from around the world, many of which are on paper and some of which go back to the 19th century, into machine-usable form. That has permitted it to build maps of areas of interest all over Earth’s surface Some of those maps are used to train the company’s Al models. Others are used to test those Al models’ effectiveness by checking how good they are at predicting known ore deposits (矿藏) on maps that they have not previously seen. If they pass, they can be let loose on (放手做) under-explored places of interest and suggest the most effective places to drill. Thanks to that, last year KoBold announced its discovery of’ a rich copper deposit, in Zambia.
In spite of the success, Kurt House, KoBold’s boss, observes that many of the exploration projects fail to turn into actual mines. AI therefore has plenty of room to improve. However, by greatly expanding the volume of rock which can be searched, it will enable new mining in our own countries, lessening the need to rely on other countries for future supplies.
1. Why is it great times for prospectors?| A．There is a high demand for plenty of minerals. |
| B．They want to increase their working efficiency. |
| C．There are many invisible underground ore bodies. |
| D．They can use AI to improve the possibility of mining. |
| A．Newly collected geological data. | B．Geological data in the archives. |
| C．Data in the form of rock cores. | D．Data about the software models. |
| A．By transforming machine-usable archive data. |
| B．By building maps of all the known ore deposits. |
| C．By using AI models trained with maps of’ mines. |
| D．By drilling the under-explored places of interest. |
| A．We can fully rely on AI to locate actual mines. |
| B．AI could help improve mineral exploration. |
| C．Al will help increase the number of ore deposits. |
| D．We should join other countries on new mining. |
Science fiction, or sci-fi, has
Before the 2000s, Chinese science fiction was a lesser-known and community-oriented genre. Few works were translated, and the western world took no interest
Writing in Chinese is, of course, different from writing in English. The meanings and references used in Chinese sci-fi are unique to the genre. In the works Liu translated, multiple footnotes are used
The use of traditional and cultural objects, words and places in Chinese science fiction makes the genre a cultural and
6 . Eva, the Belgian Malinois, is home now, getting a well-deserved rest surrounded by new toys after nearly dying while protecting her human from a mountain lion.
The attack happened on May 16 in northern California when 24-year-old Erin Wilson headed down a path toward the Trinity River before she found herself cornered by a mountain lion. “I was just walking down the slope with the dog running ahead of’ me. I turned around and there was this cat just growling at me and it attacked me, ”Wilson told NPR. “I screamed for Eva and she came running. ”
Mountain lion attacks on humans are incredibly rare. Since 1890, California has recorded only six fatal mountain lion attacks because of the animal’s generally shy, reclusive (独处的) nature. Their preferred prey is deer, which are normally in abundance in their forested habitat, but recent drought conditions have made food scarce in some areas. Wilson thought that these conditions made the sudden appearance of a slim woman look like an attractive option.
To protect her human, Eva leapt between Wilson and the lion, tackling the wild cat and embarked on a life-and-death struggle between the two animals. After a short fight, the mountain lion got its jaws around Eva’s head and Wilson fought to free her dog. hitting the lion with rocks in an attempt to break its grip. Eventually, Wilson ran back to her truck and flagged down passing motorist Sharon Houston Fetching an iron bar from her truck. Wilson and Houston ran back down the trail and their combined efforts managed to frighten the big cat off.
Wounded herself and shaken by the experience, Wilson still managed to carry Eva back to the Animal Hospital. The 2-year-old dog didn’t need surgery, but her wounds were still extensive. Eva left the animal hospital on May 19 with surgical tape wrapped around both her front paws, and the veterinarian said she might lose sight in her left eye.
1. What made Erin Wilson the target of the mountain lion?| A．The abundant deer in their forested habitat. |
| B．The lack of prey due to extreme conditions. |
| C．The mountain lion’s shy and reclusive nature. |
| D．The slim and attractive appearance of Wilson. |
| A．Proceeded with. | B．Dawned on. | C．Wrapped up. | D．Kicked off |
| A．She freed a dog and threw rocks at it fiercely. |
| B．She stopped a passing driver and broke its grip. |
| C．She gathered local people and shouted loudly at it. |
| D．She used a tool and scared it away with another driver. |
| A．Heroic and loyal. | B．Obedient and adorable. |
| C．Friendly and dependable. | D．Courageous and naughty. |
7 . When I was a little girl, every time when my dad was repairing something, he would ask me to hold the hammer. Then we could have a time for a
I grew up and left home for the college, and since then, he had been
Several years ago, he was
One Sunday morning, we had a telephone talk
After his
| A．change | B．cooperation | C．conversation | D．debate |
| A．contacting | B．calling | C．educating | D．meeting |
| A．decorating | B．clearing | C．repairing | D．painting |
| A．labor | B．rest | C．heat | D．misery |
| A．talk | B．tend | C．hand | D．keep |
| A．joining | B．visiting | C．following | D．leaving |
| A．putting together | B．giving away | C．tearing apart | D．making up |
| A．prepare | B．apologize | C．apply | D．delay |
| A．on time | B．at first | C．in return | D．as usual |
| A．exactly | B．freely | C．lately | D．personally |
| A．hospital | B．flight | C．journey | D．treatment |
| A．pleasure | B．interest | C．choice | D．time |
| A．death | B．illness | C．recovery | D．suffering |
| A．efforts | B．demands | C．thoughts | D．struggles |
| A．relief | B．attention | C．comfort | D．courage |
8 . Gather together a couple of good friends and take a leisurely stroll through the streets — this is what many youngsters in China enjoy doing when they visit a new city.
To them, Citywalk means “roaming around the city” on foot. Participants can follow a distinctive urban route, soaking up the atmosphere, exploring old buildings, browsing boutique shops, sipping a cup of coffee, or indulging in authentic local snacks.
Citywalk can be a special guided trip for a small group of people, or simply a leisurely stroll for one or two to explore new areas, sticking to the key point: avoiding famous scenic spots and big crowds to gain a more inclusive experience of the places you visit. Besides interacting with a city, Citywalk provides young people with a new social scene, where they who share the same interests and ideas can easily make friends.
In China, the Citywalk trend is spreading from first-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai to second and third-tier cities, encouraging more participants and event organizers to get involved. Some organizers invite folk culture researchers and enthusiasts to act as tour guides. Xiao Yiyi, a young entrepreneur in Changsha, recently launched six Citywalk routes in different cities on her social media account, with the aim of providing experiences for visitors to “walk in open-air museums”. Her Changsha route features more offbeat sights like historical architecture from the 19th century, artsy old alleys, and even a stop-off to sample the local spicy crayfish specialty.
Even though Citywalk is a relatively new phenomenon, it is offering a positive change to urban travelers as they can better choose the experiences based on their interests and needs. At the same time, Citywalk represents an opportunity for tour guides and travel service providers to offer a more tailored, professional service to meet with ever-changing market demands.
1. Why do young people choose Citywalk?| A．To enjoy a guided tour. |
| B．To cut down expenses. |
| C．To dig deeper into a city. |
| D．To make new friends. |
| A．Doing sightseeing on foot. | B．Avoiding hot scenic spots. |
| C．Taking a local tour guide. | D．Keeping a fixed urban route. |
| A．A tour guide | B．A culture researcher. |
| C．A Citywalk enthusiast. | D．An event organizer. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Dismissive. | C．Doubtful. | D．Unclear. |
9 . Gui Haichao, the 36-year-old from Yunnan province has become the first Chinese civilian to fly in space.
Fifteen years ago, Gui was a senior at the School of Astronautics (航天) under Beihang University, formerly known as the Beijing University of Aeronautics (航空) and Astronautics, majoring in spacecraft design and engineering.
“In 2008, I was still a university student. I watched the live broadcast of our nation’s first spacewalk that was carried out by Jing Haipeng,” he said during a recent interview. “I just couldn’t even imagine at that time that I would become a member of his and train and live in the same place. And now we will fly together to the space station,”said Gui, now a professor and doctoral supervisor (博士生导师) at Beihang University.
In the summer of 2014, Gui graduated with a doctor’s degree in spacecraft design. In 2016, Gui took a research on the technology for spacecraft movement. He returned to Beihang in 2017 to teach as an associate professor at the School of Astronautics. In 2018, Gui was told that China’s manned space authorities had decided to select astronauts, including the first spaceflight engineers.
“I have been a fan of space exploration for many years and sometimes dreamed about doing my research in space, so I was excited hearing this news and immediately came to the school’s administrative office to fill in the application form,” Gui said.
After several physical checks and professional tests, Gui started training at the Astronaut Center of China. The physical training at the astronaut center was a huge challenge to Gui. But he didn’t give up and managed to pass all tests. Thanks to his perseverance (坚持), Gui made great progress and was chosen for the Shenzhou XVI mission. During the flight, Gui will be responsible for science equipment. He said he feels lucky to become the first civilian to fly in space.
1. What’s meaning of the underlined word “civilian” in Paragraph 1?| A．astronaut | B．scientist |
| C．a fan of space exploration | D．common people |
a. Graduating from Beihang University b. Spreading the news
c. Filling in the application form d. Having physical checks and training
e. Passing all the tests
| A．abc | B．bcd | C．cde | D．ade |
| A．His checks. | B．His tests. |
| C．His perseverance. | D．His responsibility. |
| A．time order | B．space order |
| C．general to specific | D．specific to general |
10 . So many things can keep you from seeing your loved ones in person, from busy schedules to long distances to a rather unexpected COVID－19 virus. Fortunately, thanks to modern technology, the people we miss are often only a phone call or text message away. But if you’re someone who prefers to type out messages, you may want to reconsider. A new study, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, found that communication that included voice, like a phone call or video chat, created stronger social relationships than communication through typing, like text messaging or email.
In the study, researchers used various experiments to measure relationships. In one, they asked 200 people what it would be like to reconnect with an old friend by email or by phone and then asked them to do one or the other. Although people anticipated that a phone call would be more awkward, hearing someone’s voice actually made the experience better.
“People reported they did form a stronger relationship with their old friend on the phone compared with email, and they did not feel more awkward,” said Amit Kumar, an assistant professor of marketing at the McCombs School of Business.
In another experiment, the researchers had strangers connected by either texting, talking over video chat, or talking using only audio. They found that both forms of voice communication—whether video or audio only — made the strangers feel significantly more connected than when they communicated by text.
Sabrina Romanoff, a Harvard psychologist, says, “People tend to text or email instead of calling because of convenience, as they see it as a controlled form of communication where they can communicate information exactly in the way they want without unexpected additions by the other person.”
Romanoff says that in reality, texting can make it hard to determine the true meaning behind a conversation. “A phone call is actually more convenient when considering the net effects of the message,” she explains. “Each party is more present, and therefore, able to understand the meaning behind the content without thinking about the endless possible meanings behind words.”
1. How did the researchers carry out the study?| A．By comparing. | B．By reasoning. | C．By imagining. | D．By discussing. |
| A．Ensured. | B．Refused. | C．Expected. | D．Disagreed. |
| A．texting makes them feel more connected |
| B．they feel awkward when making a phone call |
| C．texting helps communicate their information exactly |
| D．calling helps determine the true meaning behind the conversation |
| A．Texting does harm to social relationships. |
| B．Voice communication brings people closer. |
| C．A phone call does more good than a text message. |
| D．People prefer a text message rather than a phone call. |
