Teenage life is full of adventures and challenges. Doing voluntary work is popular among some teenagers. And extra-curricular activities
2 . An American company has developed a new technique (技术) to make bread stay fresh for 60 days.
Scientists found that a kind of mould (霉菌) caused bread to go bad. The new technique kills the mould and keeps the food for longer time. This means there will be less waste of food in the world in future.
Food waste is a big problem in most developed countries. In the US, an average (普通的) family throws away 40% of the food they buy, which adds up to $165bn every year, about 330 million tons in weight. Bread takes a larger part. In the UK, 32% of the bread they buy is thrown away as waste when they can still be eaten.
The bread usually goes mouldy (发的) in around 10 days, but the American company says the new technique will keep the bread free from mould for two months.
”We treated a piece of bread in a special machine. At 60 days it had the same amount of mould as it was first made,“ says Mr. Stull, the leader of the company.
Although there are a lot of bread makers interested in the new technique, few customers like the idea. They say they don’t think a piece of bread which lasts for 60 days tastes good.
”We’ll have to make our customers accept the idea. But it will take some time,“ says Mr. Stull.
1. What is the key point of the new technique?A.It can prevent the world from wasting food. |
B.It kills the mould and keeps bread fresh for longer time. |
C.It keeps the same amount of mould. |
D.It makes bread taste good. |
A.Nearly half. | B.A quarter. | C.More than half. | D.About one-third. |
A.Food waste can be reduced immediately (立刻) with the new technique. |
B.We will buy bread that can last longer. |
C.Few customers are sure about the technique. |
D.Poor countries are in great need of food. |
A.A new technique has been invented to keep bread fresh longer. |
B.There is great waste of food in developed countries. |
C.There is a kind of mould that causes food to go bad. |
D.Customers don’t like food that lasts for two months. |
The Hangzhou Asian Games were opened on September 23, 2023, drawing worldwide attention. They are not only a grand sports event,
One of
Known as the world’s largest sporting gala, the Hangzhou Asian Games serve as a platform for the athletes to compete. Most importantly, it’s a stage for people’s communication and
4 . My father brought home a sailboat when I was ten, and almost each Sunday in summers we would go sailing. Dad was quite skilled in sailing, but not good at
The last time Dad and I set sail together was really unforgettable. It was a perfect weekend after I graduated from university. I came home and
“John!
In my memory he could fix any
Before I could respond, a wave of water got into the boat. I rushed to the tiller
I swam to Dad quickly and assisted him in climbing onto the hull(船壳)of the boat. Upon sitting on the hull, Dad was a little awkward about his flash of
That was the first time Dad had counted on me in a moment of emergency. More importantly, I found it was my turn to start
A.boating | B.running | C.swimming | D.teaching |
A.enjoyed | B.desired | C.hated | D.learned |
A.sent | B.ordered | C.invited | D.allowed |
A.calm | B.icy | C.stormy | D.thundery |
A.repeatedly | B.lightly | C.hardly | D.violently |
A.danger | B.place | C.sport | D.job |
A.suffered | B.fell | C.froze | D.quit |
A.Look | B.Help | C.Run | D.Jump |
A.problem | B.relationship | C.machine | D.boat |
A.turned to | B.lived with | C.argued with | D.objected to |
A.if | B.for | C.after | D.but |
A.got through | B.poured into | C.turned over | D.lifted up |
A.ashamed | B.protective | C.tired | D.afraid |
A.pain | B.anger | C.fear | D.shame |
A.making up | B.getting ready | C.paying off | D.looking out |
5 . NEW YORK — On a quiet weekend at the box office, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” was No.1 for the third straight week, while the upcoming DC Comics superhero film “Aquaman” made a huge splash in Chinese theaters.
With no new wide releases, Disney’s “Ralph” again led in domestic (国内的) ticket sales with an estimated $16.1 million. The animated sequel has grossed more than $140 million in three weeks.
Another holdover, “The Grinch”, with Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of Dr.Seuss’ title character, trailed in second with $15.2 million in its fifth weekend.
But the weekend’s biggest new arrival was in China, where “Aquaman” debuted with $93.6 million in ticket sales. That marked a new record for a DC title in China and ranks fourth all-time for superhero films.
Rounding out the top five: “Creed Ⅱ”, the latest in the “Rocky” series, starring Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed, finished third with $16.8 million. J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” prequel “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” held in fourth with $11.2 million, while Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” was fifth with $8.1 million.
1. What is the total earning of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” for the first three weeks?A.Over $16.1 million. | B.Over $140 million. |
C.Over $15.2 million. | D.Over $93.6 million. |
A.The Grinch. | B.Fantastic Beasts. | C.Aquaman. | D.Creed Ⅱ. |
A.a weekend | B.a week | C.three weeks | D.a month |
6 . I sat down at my desk and started writing a letter of thankfulness, but when it came to actually putting the letter into the mailbox, I
The letter was to an old teacher with whom I kept in
I could have easily sent her an email, but that seemed not enough for such an important thank-you. That’s why I ended up
Weeks later I received a Facebook response from her. It turned out she was going through a hard time and my note
Not only did this letter make her happier, but her
A.continued | B.stopped | C.swapped | D.paced |
A.concern | B.disappointment | C.responsibility | D.power |
A.mind | B.sight | C.order | D.touch |
A.packed up | B.suffered from | C.set down | D.gave up |
A.So | B.However | C.Instead | D.Meanwhile |
A.greatly | B.rapidly | C.loosely | D.widely |
A.checking | B.receiving | C.handwriting | D.reading |
A.confident | B.afraid | C.fond | D.sure |
A.sadly | B.officially | C.finally | D.entirely |
A.meant | B.persuaded | C.offered | D.determined |
A.decision | B.part | C.usage | D.order |
A.exploration | B.reply | C.expression | D.greeting |
A.congratulation | B.request | C.comfort | D.thank-you |
A.hand out | B.find out | C.set out | D.put out |
A.grateful | B.sorry | C.satisfied | D.careful |
7 . Wang Xiaojun is twelve years old. He lives in the country in Hunan. Today is his birthday. His parents prepare a nice dinner for him, but the boy says, “I won’t have the dinner, today is over, and my parents are going to Shenzhen tomorrow. I don’t want to let them go.”
Wang Xiaojun has the birthday with his parents for the first time in the past three years. Three years ago, his parents went to Shenzhen to work. They stayed and worked there for three years. Tomorrow they have to go back to Shenzhen. Wang is not the only stay-at-home child. In the country of China, there are many children staying at home without their parents. Stay-at -home children have a lot of problems. Most of them stay with their grandparents. Some of them don’t study well because their parents can’t help them with their study. The Chinese government (政府) now is trying to solve their problems.
1. When was Wang Xiaojun born?A.In 2010. | B.In 2011. | C.In 2012. | D.In 2013. |
A.there isn’t a birthday cake | B.the food isn’t delicious |
C.his parents are going to Shenzhen tomorrow | D.he doesn’t like the dinner |
A.爱家儿童 | B.顽皮儿童 | C.留守儿童 | D.离家儿童 |
A.don’t study well | B.don’t like to stay with parents |
C.don’t love their parents | D.don’t have dinner with their parents |
A.There are a lot of children like Wang Xiaojun in China. |
B.The Chinese government is trying to solve these problems. |
C.Wang Xiaojun’s parents go to Shenzhen to make money. |
D.Stay-at-home children don’t have any problems. |
8 . I often cycle (骑自行车) around Australia and plan to cycle the Nullarbor to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis (MS, 多发性硬化症). I have MS myself, but cycling is a pain-free activity for me. I feel quite relaxed after cycling. But a not-so-kind person stole all of my bikes when I was travelling.
Since this happened, the human kindness I have been shown makes me feel very surprised. A kind lady bought a mountain bike for me to continue riding. A gentleman donated (捐赠) another bike to me to continue training on roads. It was almost impossible to find a bike in my size, because the bike I had before was very short. And it required an extra-small frame (框架). I was quite lucky. My hometown got behind me to raise some money. With this money, I have bought a bike that is just the right size for me.
So far people have offered me places to stay, welcomed me into their warm homes. They made sure I have enough water when riding so long. They also put money in my hands in the street to help me reach my goal. The stolen bikes turned into an interview with ABC Radio and papers in Tasmania.
My point is that there are so many good and kind-hearted people out there. My experience is that people are mainly kind and beautiful. I could never doubt (怀疑) the fact that the world holds more good and kind people than unkind people. That, in itself, is hope! I’m happy that I will cycle on the road again soon, and do my best to give back kindness.
1. The passage is probably a ________.A.travelling note | B.volunteer poster | C.fiction | D.science survey |
A.Many people followed him. | B.A gentleman caught up with him. |
C.His hometown supported him. | D.Other friends fell behind him. |
a. Some kind people bought bikes for him.
b. He’ll try to give back kindness.
c. All of his bikes were stolen.
d. Radio and papers interviewed him.
e. Some people served him well.
A.b-d-a-c-e | B.c-d-a-e-b | C.a-e-d-b-c | D.c-a-e-d-b |
A.To encourage us to be born with kindness. |
B.To tell us how to take care of our things during the trip. |
C.To show us kind people are more than unkind people in the world. |
D.To teach us to be happy. |
A.relaxed-happy-sad-excited | B.relaxed-surprised-lucky-happy |
C.thirsty-nervous-excited-afraid | D.surprised-sorry-excited-upset |
9 . Here are some interesting places for you to enjoy yourself while you are staying in Beijing.
Here is the timetable of science activities in the Children’s Palace
Timetable | ||
Monday (4 weeks) 19:00 — 21:30 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West. Would you like to know more about the outer space? | Tuesday (5 weeks) 18:30—20:30 Photography Mr. Brown from Italy. Learn to take good pictures, please bring your own camera. | Wednesday ( 12 weeks) 18:30 — 21:00 Computer Science Prof. Harry Morison from Oxford University. Learn how to use Windows 2000. |
Thursday (4 weeks) 19:00 — 21:00 Modern Medicine Prof Lucy Green. Would you like to know medical advances? | Saturday ( 16 weeks) 14:00 — 17:00 Technical English Prof. Rose Beet. Do you want to learn the technical words and articles? | Sunday (2 weeks) 8:30 — 11:30 Exhibition of Personal Inventions You can see many inventions by the students; you may also bring your own inventions. |
A.China | B.Italy | C.America | D.England |
A.4 weeks | B.16 weeks | C.5 weeks | D.12 weeks |
A.Sunday | B.Saturday | C.Thursday | D.Wednesday |
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