1 . About 400 high school students from Western Pennsylvania and the neighboring state of Ohio joined a heated discussion recently on “China: What Does the Future Hold?”

“It’s either going to turn out really good or really bad—who knows?” said Braveen Ragunathan, a senior from an Ohio high school. In his mind all Americans are connected to China in some way.

The forum was held in Pittsburgh, once a US industrial center, now facing job-cuts because of competition brought about by globalization. The aim of the forum is to help American students learn more about the outside world.

Elliott Blackwell, a junior at the Neighborhood Academy, said the forum let him know more about how China’s economic development will affect America in the future.

Some students, although impressed by China’s economic boom, expressed uneasiness about the nation’s practices and differences from the American way of doing business and politics.

“China is a power coming up, so they might challenge us,” Paul Amon, a junior from Oil City High School, said. “I’d hope that China can be our partner but I think that we’d clash along the way because we’re too different,” he added.

George Riley, a teacher explained: “The view of China is usually negative and I think that’s fueled by the media.”

However, some negative feelings are not from the media. Merri Ebel is a senior at East Allegheny High School north of Pittsburgh. Both her parents lost their jobs recently. The company they worked for said it was cheaper to produce goods in China rather than the US.

“China is just this big question mark. China was just a big country with millions of people that no one really knew about because it was so far away and our class was more American history based,” she said.

For better or worse US teenagers are eager to know more about China, the forum shows.

1. From the passage we know that most US teenagers ________.

A．know only a little about China	B．know much about China
C．know nothing about China	D．like China very much

2. What do the underlined word in Para 6 mean?

A．conflict

B．support

C．cooperate

D．help

3. The main reason why China in their eyes is usually negative is probably that ________.

A．what their teachers say affects them	B．How their classmates behave affects them
C．newspapers and online news affects them	D．the forum being held affects them

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．Teenagers in the US.	B．Job-cuts in Pittsburgh.
C．Cheaper goods in China.	D．China in American teenagers’ eyes.

2 . I survey the pile of dirty dishes jamming the sink after the party. With no working _______ except my two hands, the task is huge.

Hot water _______ the sink, I plunge (猛扎) my hands into the _______. Then it occurs to me that every dish and spoon brings back memories. I bring up a tiny spoon, still covered with applesauce. I smile as I _______   the eleven-month-old eating it with wild abandon. I pick up a _______ and I remember my oldest daughter’s trying to cut meat for the four-year-old sister while correcting the eight-year-old’s rude table _______. A bowl with bits of lettuce (生菜) stuck like glue reminds me of countless discussions among daughters about diet food and losing _______. Eating delicious food and keeping a perfect figure is an endless _________ for girls.

My three daughters, now, are _______ and have their own families. They get along as well as they did when they were ________. My grandsons seem to be ________ like their mothers. The two oldest wanted their bikes brought out to ________ together. The youngest delighted us when he, feeling the soft carpet, erupted with bursts of laughter. All memories ________. My three daughters did the same thing years ago — riding bikes, feeling the soft carpet...

The dishes are done, and the sink is ________. But my life is full. It is full of happy children and grandsons. I thank the dishes for ________ me.

1.

A．dish-washer

B．hand-drier

C．rice-cooker

D．air-conditioner

2.

A．washing

B．filling

C．heating

D．leaking

3.

A．coldness

B．darkness

C．warmth

D．length

4.

A．leave

B．stop

C．witness

D．recall

5.

A．knife

B．dish

C．spoon

D．fork

6.

A．settings

B．manners

C．patterns

D．arrangements

7.

A．appetite

B．sense

C．weight

D．direction

8.

A．chance

B．power

C．honor

D．struggle

9.

A．born

B．gone

C．abandoned

D．married

10.

A．sisters

B．daughters

C．children

D．friends

11.

A．on good terms

B．on active duties

C．in great need

D．in big trouble

12.

A．ride

B．find

C．steal

D．buy

13.

A．fade away

B．flood back

C．go far

D．bury deep

14.

A．clean

B．empty

C．dirty

D．sticky

15.

A．saving

B．engaging

C．reminding

D．attracting

3 . RMIT (墨尔本皇家理工大学) is hosting interactive events across a range of topics and disciplines. Look through our events to find one you might be interested in.

Free bike tuning Time: 9 a.m.-12 noon, 7 June 2023 Location: Bike Hub, Cardigan Street Roll up here to get a 15-minute tune for free, no booking needed.

Expressions of interest Time: 6:45 p.m. till late, 8 June, 2023 Location: Arts Centre, Victoria Street Artist and performer Rupi Kaur is set to attract Melbourne audiences with her World Tour. Because there will be high demand for this event and only 17 Student Tickets available, there is an expression-of-interest form students will have to fill out and get selected from.

City campus walking tour Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m., 9 June 2023 Location: Building 10, City Campus Take a walk around campus. Highlights include: Green Star accredited buildings Solar panel rooftop Heritage and architecture

Community clothing repair Time: 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., 6 June 2023 Location: Place Lab, St. Brunswick Bring along clothing in need of fixing for a mending session to launch Community clothing repair series, with the aim of building a local response towards a sustainable fashion system. Capacity for this event is limited to 18. Disclaimer: To give all students the opportunity to join our events, each person can only sign up for a maximum of 2 events each month. If you have signed up for more than 2 events in a given month, we will contact you via email to arrange to give your spot to another student.

1. How many students will be selected to watch the performance by Rupi Kaur at most?

A．10.

B．15.

C．17.

D．18.

2. What will happen if you have registered for more than 2 events in a given month?

A．You will be given an opportunity to have a tour.

B．You will be arranged to join in unlimited events.

C．You will be asked to fill out an application form.

D．You will be informed to hand over your position.

3. Which of the following starts earliest?

A．Free bike tuning.	B．Expressions of interest.
C．City campus walking tour.	D．Community clothing repair.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Kate usually do to get relaxed?

A．Jog.

B．Dance.

C．Read.

2. How often does Bill go to the gym?

A．Twice a week.

B．Three times a week.

C．Almost every day.

3. What will the speakers do next?

A．Hang out.

B．Play games.

C．Study for a maths test.

5 . I’m a mother of three and a psychologist. Recently, I come to understand what makes childhood valuable in its own right.

One day, when I went to get my 7-year-old son from soccer ________, the kid ________ me with a downcast face. The coach had ________ him for not focusing on his soccer drills. He walked out of the school with his head and shoulders ________ down. He seemed wrapped in ________. But just before he reached the car door, he suddenly stopped, crouching (蹲伏) down to ________ something on the sidewalk. His ________ went down lower and lower, and then, with complete joy he called out, “Mum. Come here. This is the ________ bug (虫子) I’ve ever seen. It has, like a million ________. It’s amazing.” He looked up at me, his features overflowing with energy and ________. “Can’t we ________ here for just a minute? I want to find out what he does with all those legs.”

The traditional view of such a moment is that it is ________, or a waste of valuable time. Yet at that moment it suddenly dawned on me that what sets children apart from adults is not their ignorance (无知) but their ________ for joy. Children’s ability to become deeply ________ in something and get great pleasure is what adults spend the rest of their lives ________.

1.

A．appointment

B．display

C．practice

D．experience

2.

A．served

B．greeted

C．witnessed

D．treated

3.

A．envied

B．criticized

C．promoted

D．forgiven

4.

A．hanging

B．settling

C．putting

D．turning

5.

A．shyness

B．weakness

C．loneliness

D．sadness

6.

A．pick up

B．look for

C．stare at

D．bring out

7.

A．ears

B．hands

C．mouth

D．face

8.

A．biggest

B．simplest

C．strangest

D．dullest

9.

A．eyes

B．arms

C．legs

D．feet

10.

A．entertainment

B．delight

C．satisfaction

D．confusion

11.

A．gather

B．play

C．sit

D．stay

12.

A．practical

B．impossible

C．accessible

D．unnecessary

13.

A．capacity

B．respect

C．effort

D．responsibility

14.

A．experienced

B．absorbed

C．rich

D．skillful

15.

A．seeking

B．studying

C．missing

D．denying

6 . Exploring the Azores Islands in Portugal

Cost(£ 2.999)
Highlights

●The exceptional seabird watching at night

●Talks on land and at sea by a local biologist

●A whale-watching activity guided by an expert

Description

You can explore and learn about wildlife through some talks. You can also get an opportunity to watch the whales at the surface and listen to their sounds as they go into the water. On land, you will visit a seabird habitat and discover the attractive villages on these islands. Besides, you can study the islands’ earth and learn how it supports the unique grape planting.

Attention

●Upon arrival on Faial Island, you will check into a four-star hotel in Horta.

●Depending on your arrival time. you may have some free time to explore the small town that dates back to the 15th century and has many historic buildings.

●Your tour leader will hold a short welcome meeting in the early evening to go through the plans for the week, and then a biologist will give the first of three talks before joining you for dinner.

●During the tour, the biologist will give a brief introduction to the whale species that you will be viewing.

Just click here instead of calling or emailing us to book your tour.

1. What do we know about the tour?

A．It is free of charge.

B．It is in support of foreign biologists.

C．It offers bird feeding during the day.

D．It offers an expert guide during the whale viewing.

2. What can visitors do on the tour?

A．Explore old cities.	B．Plant unique grapes.
C．Listen to the talks on wildlife.	D．Spend a night in a villager’s house.

3. How should visitors book the tour?

A．By entering the website.	B．By sending an email.
C．By contacting the biologist.	D．By making a telephone call.

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。

In China, there are 44 national-level intangible cultural heritage items related     1     tea, including the art of making Biluochun,     2     type of green tea. With a history of about 1,000 years, Biluochun,     3     translates as “green spiral spring (碧螺春)”, is made from tender tea shoots. It is known for its spiral-like     4     (appear).

To make this tea, the tea trees and fruit trees     5     (plant) together. The practice, passed down from ancestors, guarantees the     6     (tea) fruity and sweet taste.

Traditionally, Biluochun is produced     7     (entire) by hand. About 1 kilogram of leaves     8     (pick) from a big tea tree produce only 0.1 kilogram of tea after processing.

Biluochun must be processed soon after. Tender tea shoots are placed in a heated iron pan and stirred (搅拌) quickly. A person needs to be particularly attentive     9     (adjust) the level of heat to judge the condition of the tea by smell. Next     10     (come) the shaping process. By stirring, shaking and rubbing the tea leaves in the pan at 100℃, they begin to dry and develop a spiral form. The entire process usually takes about 40 minutes. Every minute matters, or the tea will not taste good.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s idea?

A．Concerned.

B．Supportive.

C．Opposed.

2. When was the last time the man played basketball?

A．One month ago.

B．Five years ago.

C．25 years ago.

3. What does the woman think the man should do?

A．Run regularly.

B．Go on a diet.

C．Check his health condition.

4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．How to keep healthy.

B．How to start exercising.

C．How to prepare for a game.

9 . Visitors will find some of the best skiing in France. France offers a wide variety of skiing areas suitable for everyone, from beginners to the best in the world.

Val d’Isere

Val d’Isere, linked with the neighboring Tignes, makes up Espace Killy area. Named after the famous three — time Olympic gold medalist Jean-Claude Killy who grew up skiing in the area, the Val d’Isere base sits at 6,069 feet. This altitude is paired with consistent snowfall and Europe’s largest snow-making capacity.

La Rosiere

La Rosiere is a historic mountain town sitting in the heart of the Saint Bernard Pass. Because it’s close to the Italian border, it’s often called the most Italian area in Savoy. La Rosiere is an excellent destination for middle skiers and even advanced skiers.

Les Trois Vallees

Les Trois Vallees or the Three Valleys is home to a group of interconnected ski resorts that create the largest ski area in the world. Courchevel is the largest ski resort in the area, with over 90miles of skiable trails. This area attracts all levels, with almost a third of the routes being beginner-friendly. Courchevel is also known to attract a special crowd, including Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Avoriaz

You can find Avoriaz in the Portes du Soleil area, which makes up the second largest ski region in the country. The entire region comprises 12 resorts and over 40 miles of area that cross into Switzerland. One pass will grant you access to all the lifts in the area, making it possible to ski in two countries on the same day. Avoriaz is the snowiest resort in France and is also unique in that the resort itself is car-free! Visitors reach the resort by cable car and then get around by walking, skiing, or horse-drawn sleigh (雪橇).

1. What is Espace Killy named after?

A．A place for holding the Olympics.	B．A place connecting Val d’Isere.
C．A famous athlete.	D．A neighbor city of Val d’Isere.

2. What is special about Avoriaz?

A．People can ride horses there.	B．Cars are not allowed there.
C．It’s very quiet and unique.	D．It’s a very large ski resort.

3. What do La Rosiere and Avoriaz have in common?

A．They are close to another country.	B．They offer the service of cable cars.
C．They lie in the Saint Bernard Pass.	D．They’re both Italian ski regions.

10 . Some people worry about robots taking work away from human beings, but there are a few jobs that even these people admit most of us would not want. One is cleaning up radioactive waste, particularly when it is inside a nuclear power station.

So, send in the robots? In 2011 the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station in Japan suffered a series of meltdowns after its safety systems failed following a tsunami. Robots were then sent into it to monitor radiation levels and start cleaning things up. Many got stuck, broke down or had their circuits fried by the intense radiation.

Stopping such things happening again is part of the work of the National Centre for Nuclear Robotics (NCNR). It is led by Rustam Stolkin of the University of Birmingham, and its purpose is to improve the routine use of robotics in nuclear power stations. One problem with the robots sent into the ruins of Fukushima Daiichi was that they were not particularly clever. Most were operated by someone at a safe distance. Such machines’ arms are tricky to move accurately when viewed via a video screen. Dr. Stolkin believes the answer is to equip them with artificial intelligence (AI), so that they can operate by themselves.

The nuclear industry, however, is extremely prudent. So, for the moment, AI is needed to assist human operators. For example, instead of relying on a remote human operator to operate all its controls, an AI-equipped robot faced with a pile of different objects to move would use a camera to understand those objects’ shapes and positions relative to one another. It could then plan how best to grasp each object and move it to a properly designed disposal skip.

Other members of NCNR are examining different aspects of the problem. At the University of Bristol, Tom Scott leads a group working on means for robots to identify materials, including various sorts of plastic. Gerhard Neumann of the University of Lincoln is developing advanced navigation systems. And to ensure robots’ circuits don’t get fried, Klaus McDonald Maier at the University of Essex is developing electronics to fight against the effects of radiation.

1. How did the robots perform at Fukushima Daiichi in 2011?

A．They were not capable of the task.	B．They cleaned up the waste in time.
C．They were not affected by radiation.	D．They found it hard to identify materials.

2. What does the underlined word “prudent” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Admiring.

B．Cautious.

C．Successful.

D．Independent.

3. Which university is trying to help robots find out what objects are made of?

A．The University of Birmingham.	B．The University of Lincoln.
C．The University of Bristol.	D．The University of Essex.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Will AI robots threaten more jobs?	B．Could robots replace human beings?
C．Extreme robotics: cleaning up nuclear waste	D．Nuclear robotics: speeding up the exploration