1 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

It was a sun-kissed spring afternoon along the beautiful Maryland coast, and Jonathan Bauer, a 51-year-old former firefighter, was enjoying a rare moment with his 13-year-old daughter, Ava. The two of them were heading home across the Route 90 bridge, over the waters of Assawoman Bay.

However, the peace of their drive was suddenly disturbed by the noise of tires and a horrible crash just ahead of them. A black truck was out of control, running into a concrete barrier, and finally coming to rest over the bridge’s railing(栏杆).

In that heart-stopping moment, Bauer hit the brakes in time to avoid the vehicles in his path, narrowly avoiding a crash with the truck ahead. But his heart sank as he saw a red car sliding backward towards him. He turned left, but too late——the car ultimately crashed into the trunk of his car.

Bauer stopped the car. “Ava, are you OK?” he asked. Thankfully, Ava emerged from the chaos, but otherwise unhurt. Bauer, however, couldn’t stand by. Rushing to the red car, he checked on its driver. “Are you OK?” he asked the driver. She nodded, too shocked to speak.

Then, suddenly, a scream of “HELP” cut through the air, coming from the overturned truck. As the truck driver climbed out and pointed toward the water, Bauer raced to his side. In the shallow bay waters below, he spotted a car seat and a terrified two-year-old girl, dressed in a pink dress.

Without hesitation, Bauer instructed Ava to call the ambulance as he removed his shoes. He knew the situation was urgent, and he had to act swiftly to save the baby. He climbed onto the bridge’s railing, preparing to make a jump of faith into the water. He was not sure about his chances jumping from this height into such shallow water. And were there rocks this close to the concrete pillar(柱子) of the bridge?

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Bauer jumped into the water.
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As the ambulance left, Ava anxiously turned to her father.
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2 . Dementia (痴呆), a serious mental disorder caused by brain disease or injury, affects the ability to think, remember and behave normally. 160,000 people have some forms of dementia in Sweden, Alzheimer’s disease being the most common. At the same time, many new diagnostic (诊断的) methods and early-intervention treatment have been developed in recent years, which highlights the need to identify more risk factors for the disease.

Previous studies have demonstrated a possible association between depression and dementia. A present study now clearly shows that people who have been diagnosed with depression are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Unlike the previous ones, the study was conducted using Region Stockholm’s administrative healthcare database, which contains all healthcare contacts recorded by the region. It shows that the risk of Alzheimer’s disease was more than twice as high in patients with stress and in patients with depression as it was in patients without either condition; in patients with both depression it was up to four times as high.

“The reason for it is unknown,” says the study’s last author Axel C. Carlsson. “The finding is important in that it enables us to improve preventative efforts and understand links with the other risk factors for dementia.”

The researchers focused on patients between the ages of 18 and 65 and between 2012 and 2013. They identified 44,447 people with a diagnosis of depression and followed them for eight years to see how many of them were later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. A comparison with all other 1,362,548 individuals in the age group showed that more people with depression had also been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

“It’s very uncommon for people in this age group to develop dementia, so we need to identify all possible risk factors for the disease,” says Dr Carlsson. “We show here that the diagnosis is more common in people who have suffered depression, but more studies will be required if we’re to demonstrate any reason there.”

1. What do the previous studies and the present one differ in?

A．The target.	B．The method.
C．The purpose.	D．The theory.

2. Why is the new finding important?

A．It clarifies the condition of dementia.

B．It makes clear the risks of depression.

C．It confirms the previous study finding.

D．It helps with the dementia prevention.

3. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about concerning the study?

A．Its process.	B．Its background.
C．Its application.	D．Its assessment.

4. What may the follow-up studies focus on?

A．Why dementia spreads wide in Sweden.

B．What links exist among mental diseases.

C．How depression connects with dementia.

D．What other risk factors lead to dementia.

3 . 语法填空

The good news is that we can change, if we understand     1     habits work. To facilitate     2     positive change in our bad habits, we must first examine our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them. We can do this by combining the information from our habit cycles     3     our own positive ideas. We can also use the habit cycle     4     (create) good habits.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will Edward be responsible for?

A．Doing online marketing.

B．Organizing the musicians.

C．Sending out the invitations.

2. What is the woman going to do first?

A．Draw the posters.

B．Make the guest list.

C．Design the invitations.

3. Who will be in charge of making the room reservations?

A．Nancy.

B．John.

C．Tim.

4. Where is Nancy now?

A．In a hotel.

B．On a train.

C．In the hospital.

7 . Fountains of lava erupted from the Sundhnúkur volcanic system in southwest Iceland on January 14th, 2024. Lava flows welled up from a new gap, attacking the suburbs of Grindavík with at least three houses in their path burnt down. Nearby, construction vehicles that had been working for weeks to build large earthen dams in an attempt to divert(使转向)the lava’s flow had to pull back.

Lava is subject to gravity like other fluids, so it will flow down along a path of steepest descent(斜坡). With the temperature of its molten rock often well above 1,000 degrees Celsius, not much can stand in its way. Humans have tried many ways to stop lava in the past, from attempting to freeze it in place by cooling it with sea water, to using explosive s to cut off its supply. However, no attempt was successful.

Most recent efforts have focused instead on building dams in an attempt to divert the lava’s flow toward a different path of steepest descent, into a different “lavashed,” where lava would naturally flow. Results have been mixed, but diversion can be successful if the lava flow can be clearly diverted into a distinct area where lava would naturally flow — without threatening a different community in the process. Many attempts to divert lava have failed, however. Barriers built in Italy to stop Mt. Etna’s lava flows in 1992 slowed the flow, but the lava eventually over topped each one.

Diverting lava in Grindavík is difficult, in part because the land around Grindavík is relatively flat, making it harder to identify a clear alternative path of steepest descent for redirecting the lava. Icelandic officials reported on January 15th that most of the lava from the main fissure had flowed along the outside the barrier, however a new gap had also opened inside the perimeter(外围), sending lava into a neighborhood. Unfortunately, that implies that Grindavík remains at risk.

1. What do we know about the lava erupting from the Sundhnúkur volcanic system?

A．It severely affected the downtown area of Grindavík.

B．It forced the construction of large earthen dams to suspend.

C．It was successfully redirected by the earthen barriers.

D．It completely buried a residential area.

2. How many ways are mentioned to stop the lava?

A．Five.

B．Four.

C．Three.

D．Two.

3. The lava flow in Grindavík remains a risk because ________.

A．the lava has destroyed many buildings

B．there is no suitable dam to divert the lava

C．the land around Grindavík is relatively flat

D．the lava has already entered a populated area

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．How earthen barrier functions.

B．What can be done to prevent lava.

C．Why volcanic lava is so hard to stop.

D．What lava has brought about in Iceland.

9 . As technology continues to advance, the way we work will continue to develop. Here are some predictions for future work in a technology-driven world.

Remote work has become increasingly important. It allows for virtual communication and collaboration (协作). The worldwide health crisis forced many businesses to adopt remote work practices to follow social distancing guidelines.    1    

    2    .It mainly includes flexibility and reduced commute times. It also presents challenges, such as maintaining productivity and work-life balance. Collaboration tools, such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, have become essential in virtual communication. They enable remote teams to collaborate effectively.

Another benefit technology has brought us is e-commerce. The rise of online shopping and mobile technology has transformed the retail(零售) industry.    3    .Advancements in Augmented Reality(AR)technology are also transforming the way consumers shop.AR allows customers to visualize products in real-time and in real-world settings, providing a more immersive and engaging shopping experience.

    4    One of the most significant challenges technology has brought is job displacement. According to a recent report, by 2025,it is estimated that 85 million jobs may be displaced by a shift to automation and Al.

The future of work in a technology-driven world is uncertain, but it is clear that technology will play a central role in shaping it. As McKinsey &Company notes,“    5    ,and so must our ability to adapt.” It is essential for individuals and businesses to stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements and be prepared to adapt to these changes.

A．Every coin has two sides.

B．The pace of change has sped up.

C．Remote work offers many benefits.

D．Technology has shaped the world greatly.

E．This has significantly changed the way we work.

F．Technology at the same time makes life more difficult in some way.

G．It allows for greater convenience and personalized shopping experiences.