1 . In a heartwarming rescue operation off the coast of Houston-Galveston, a U.S. CoastGuard team discovered an unexpected passenger during a routine inspection of shipping containers. The team, led by Petty Officer 2nd Class McMahon, were astonished when they heard barking and scratching coming from one of the containers.
As they cautiously opened the container, they were greeted by the sight of a small, furry face — a dog trapped inside the dark space. The dog seemed remarkably calm and happy to be liberated from her limited quarters.
“As soon as we opened it, we could see the little dog’s face poking out,” McMahon said. “She just seemed happy more than anything, to be out of that dark space and in the arms of people that were going to take care of her.”
Further investigation by Coast Guard officials revealed that Connie had been trapped in the container for at least eight days, deprived of food and water. The container, filled with deserted vehicles intended for overseas sales, had likely originated from a junkyard.
“So based on that, they think that the dog most likely was in a junkyard, in a car. And that how she accidentally got put in the container,” Chief Petty Officer Corinne Zilnicki said.
Grateful for being in the right place at the right time, McMahon expressed the urgency of the situation. “It would take at least another week to get to where she was going and two weeks without food or water. I don’t think she would have made it,” he said.
Forever Changed Animal Rescue has taken her in, diligently working to nurse her back to health and prepare her for adoption.
1. What does the underlined word “liberated” in paragraph 2 mean?| A．Chained. | B．Released. | C．Protected. | D．Inspected. |
| A．At a deserted parking lot. | B．Off the local coast. |
| C．In an unusable vehicle. | D．In a limited container. |
| A．Being sold overseas. | B．Starving to death. |
| C．Living with a family. | D．Being trapped in a junkyard. |
| A．An Unexpected Passenger | B．A Touching Rescue |
| C．An Abandoned Dog | D．A Remarkable Team |
2 . A new study by Park, the UCLA economist, shows that the relationship between heat and human behavior extends well beyond violence.
Park’s research involved students in New York City sitting for standardized subject-specific high school exams at the temperatures varying from 15℃ to almost 37℃. Then, the research team looked at scores for almost 1 million students and about 4.5 million exams from 1999 to 2011.The analysis of the scores confirmed that students who take the exam on an approximately 32℃ day are 10 percent less likely to pass a given subject than if they had taken that exam on a 24℃ day.
Park and colleagues also looked at how hot temperatures might affect students’ performance across the country. This time, they zoomed in on the PSAT, a standardized exam administered to high schoolers in October that measures college readiness and provides a pathway to scholarships. They evaluated 21 million scores from nearly 10 million students who took the exam at least twice from 1998 to 2012.That way, the researchers could compare how students performed relative to themselves. The team also related exam scores with daily temperature data from around 3, 000weather stations across the country, as well as information about each student’s access to air conditioning. They found students in schools without air conditioning scored lower than would have been expected.
That sort of performance decline doesn’t just happen in academic settings; it extends to the workforce too. Tewari, whole d another team, observed workers from roughly one to nine years, depending on the industry. They discovered when temperatures climbed beyond 35℃, average daily production in the weaving factory dropped by about 2 percent and in the garment sewing factory by as much as 8 percent, compared with days under 30℃.
Based on Tewari’s discovery, the Park’s team scaled up to industries across America. By observing workers in different factories and analyzing national survey data, they found that productivity started dropping when average daily maximum temperatures rose above 20℃.The researchers’ calculations suggest that average annual output will decrease by 2.1 percent if average daily temperatures warm by 1℃ overcurrent conditions; annual gross domestic product, or the value of goods and services produced in a single year, would drop by 3 percent
1. What are the Park’s research findings mainly based on?| A．Data analysis. | B．In-depth interviews. | C．Case study. | D．Literature review. |
| A．They evaluated how hard students prepared for the PSAT. |
| B．They provided a pathway for 10 million students to scholarships. |
| C．They considered the factor of students’ access to air conditioning. |
| D．They compared the performances of students across the world. |
| A．To conduct a comparative experiment. |
| B．To give more theoretical foundation. |
| C．To argue against the existing research. |
| D．To further support the study findings. |
| A．The impact of heal on students’ exam scores. |
| B．The effect of temperature on human behavior. |
| C．The influence of heat on a declining workforce. |
| D．The link between heat and industry production. |
“I have something important I would like to read to you,” Ava told her parents. They were sitting side by side on the couch as she stood in front of them. They looked at each other a little cautiously, but smiled. Ava took that as a good sign.
“In school,” she told them, “we’ve been working on persuasive essays. My teacher said that in order to persuade people you have to have reasons and evidence. You can’t just say the same thing over and over again.”
“Well that’s certainly true,” her father said. But Ava wasn’t done yet. “My essay is called Why I Am Responsible and Ready for a Cell Phone,” she continued, smiling as she read.
It had been a problem for months. All three of her best friends received cellphones for Christmas. But Ava’s parents would just shake their heads whenever she asked them.
For weeks it seemed like there was nothing she could do. But then, a week ago, they had started working on writing persuasive essays at school. It occurred to her that why not write a persuasive essay?
For a whole week, she’d worked on her persuasive essay, coming up with all the reasons why she should have a cell phone. She was confident that this essay was the best thing that she had ever written. There was no way her parents wouldn’t be persuaded.
“Alright Ava,” her mom said. “We both wanted to wait until you were older to get you a cell phone.” “But, Ava, since you think you are ready for it, this weekend you shall get it. But we want you to understand, a cellphone is not all just fun and games,” her Dad said. “This is a high responsibility.” He started to list all of the ways that she had to be responsible with her phone, but Ava wasn’t listening anymore. She was too busy trying to decide what apps she could download. On the weekend, her plan worked! She had a cellphone!
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She couldn’t wait to show it to her friends.
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2.你如何锻炼身体；
3.锻炼身体的意义。
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Exercise Leads to a Better Life
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Powerhouse MuseumThe Powerhouse Museum is the perfect place for inquisitive kids to have a hands-on, interactive experience. This kids’ museum in Sydney boasts a unique and diverse collection of objects that spans history, science, technology, and programs designed to engage children and young people. Plus, it’s FREE.
Sydney Tramway MuseumThe Sydney Tramway Museum stands as a cherished homage to the city’s iconic tram network. From the elegant wooden carriages of the early 20th century to the sleek and modern designs of later years, the museum offers a comprehensive journey through the evolution of tram transport. There, you’ll have a chance to ride on one of the historic trams during your visit!
Newcastle MuseumThe Newcastle Museum provides a fascinating insight into the region’s history, culture, and industry. Engage with interactive displays, learn about the city’s coal mining heritage, and discover exhibitions that highlight the diverse stories of its people. It has an exciting calendar of events that change regularly and include free exhibitions and kids’ activities.
Questacon, CanberraGenerations of Australians is r have enjoyed the delights of this fascinating science and technology museum, which opened in 1988. Highlights include feeling the force of an earthquake, seeing lightning illuminate the room and peeking inside a beehive. Younger kids will enjoy Mini Q—a custom-built play space for children up to six years old.
1. Which museum offers the rail ride experience?| A．Questacon, Canberra. | B．Powerhouse Museum. |
| C．Newcastle Museum. | D．Sydney Tramway Museum. |
| A．They set activity calendars for visitors. | B．They help explore how the locals live. |
| C．They offer some interactive fun. | D．They give visitors an insight into mining. |
| A．Learn the cultural heritage. | B．Experience natural phenomena |
| C．Enjoy fascinating collections. | D．Engage in some space games. |
6 . Kids and science seem to be made for each other!
The basic science is a combination of thought and experiment called the scientific method. It’s where you start with an idea, create a way to prove or disprove your idea, and show what you learned based on facts. Learning to follow this process helps you think logically (逻辑地) and carefully. These important thinking skills can be used in many areas of study. To give a child practice with these thinking skills is like giving vitamins to a developing mind.
One of the greatest things we can teach our children is to love learning. Learning science is a great way to do so. Children are easy to be interested in science. Because much of science is hands-on, it attracts most children. Nothing makes a child sit up and take notice like the “WOW!” of a great science showing.
Science opens doors to many subjects at school. Building love for science can be helpful in other areas of study. For example, one cannot love science for very long without becoming good at its language-math! So science encourages children to study math. An interest in science is an interest in how things were once understood compared to how they are understood now. Thus studying science lends itself easily to studying history. And after you do an experiment, you need to write a lab report. Therefore, writing becomes an important part of science.
Science is the basic thing for much of our life. The science of farming shows how our food is produced; biomedical science keeps us healthy; even our beds these days are designed according to scientific facts. We almost eat, sleep and breathe with the help of science! When we prepare the next generation of voters, creators and policy makers, it is important to make sure they are not only comfortable but also good at science.
1. What is the text mainly about?| A．How kids can make use of science. | B．Why science is important. |
| C．Why kids should learn science. | D．What kids should learn at school. |
| A．Learning to do experiments. | B．Learning many areas of study. |
| C．Helping them develop thinking skills. | D．Refusing any ideas that are not logical. |
| A．usually has no time for other subjects. | B．is likely to learn many other subjects well. |
| C．is usually bad at such subjects like history. | D．usually loses interest in other activities. |
| A．Science is too difficult for children. |
| B．Children usually consider science boring |
| C．Science could make children love learning. |
| D．Children who can’t think carefully shouldn’t learn science. |
China has launched six improvement plans to boost a flagship high-quality grain project. The plans,
The green storage plan
The quality and brand improvement plan said that
The online and offline grain markets, which include emergency supply
The plan aims to improve quality and safety inspection and monitoring by using big data, the internet of things and other information technologies, further
8 . 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。
Being a train driver, I must concentrate on my driving when working. And on that particular day, I was glad for my outstanding attention.
From a distance, I spotted a small figure like a thin kid on the train tracks. Immediately, I rang the alarm, but no response. Observing carefully, I saw a boy lying on the tracks, unable to escape from my train, as his foot was stuck. I pulled the brakes with all my might as soon as I could. Luckily, the train stopped a few inches from the boy, who was crying loudly in fear.
I approached him, asking how he felt and whether I could give a hand. After getting his permission, I cautiously checked how his foot was stuck in the tracks. And after a few pulls, the boy's foot came out finally. Hugging him and making sure everything was okay, I asked whether I needed to call his parents. To my astonishment, the child said nothing, just looking at me with his tearful eyes. Considering it was dangerous to leave the boy alone, I decided to take him to my home after work.
Arriving at my home, I introduced him to my wife, Amelia. She looked at the child in surprise for a while, but she calmed down quickly and asked whether the boy remembered her. The boy nodded. Amelia explained to me that she had just walked out of the supermarket with some bread and vegetables the other day, when a group of bad guys blocked her way. Just then, a little boy ran toward them and screamed to attract the police, which at last saved her. Here stood the brave boy.
In the following hours, we chatted with each other, and thus we knew that the kid was named Tom and he was abandoned by his parents and became an orphan who had been alone on the streets for years. As we didn’t have any children, we were determined to adopt Tom.
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I told Tom our decision, waiting for his answer.
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The next morning, we opened our bedroom door and saw Tom standing there.
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9 . Vertical (垂直的) farming involves using vertically piled layers and other innovative resources to help your crops grow.
Reduce water usage. Watering a vertical garden is easy, simple, and uses less water. If your plants are grown in a traditional way, you’ll need lots of water to keep up with your plants’ growth.
Save space. As a small, house owner, space is a big concern. However, vertical farming ensures that you can create a garden in your home and fully enjoy the experience.
Cut down on chemicals and pesticides. Vertical gardens will not require you to invest in pesticides and chemical fertilizers to keep your plants alive. In addition, insects will not have easy access to your plants since you’ll be gardening in a controlled environment.
| A．Increase food production. |
| B．Produce food consistently. |
| C．Having a garden means you need to work with the space available. |
| D．It comes in handy without causing any inconvenience to your living arrangements. |
| E．However, if you invest in vertical farming, your water usage will dramatically drop. |
| F．So the food grown is organic and safe for consumption making it an excellent choice. |
| G．It enables you to take full advantage of walls and spaces that would otherwise stay useless. |
10 . Four Females Of Empowerment And Success
Given that the world has largely operated as a male-dominated society for most of human history, it comes as no surprise that women have faced lots of obstacles to succeed. But fortunately, times are changing. These four women overcame incredibly difficult barriers that enabled them to leave an everlasting mark.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: The First Female Head of State in Africa
When Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was elected president of Liberia in 2006, she made history by becoming the first female head of an African nation. Throughout her 12 years as president, she did a lot to help rebuild civil war-torn Liberia's economy and infrastructure, and was even the 2011 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Benazir Bhutto: The First Female Prime Minister of Pakistan
Although Pakistan is a country where men traditionally hold power, this didn’t stop the voters from electing Benazir Bhutto as their prime minister, a first in the Muslim world. Among her contributions were championing women’s rights and improving social conditions for those struggling the most.
Jessica Cox: The World’s First Armless Pilot
The fact that Jessica Cox was born without arms didn’t stop her from achieving things that most people with arms are incapable of doing: namely, learning to fly an airplane. She did this by using her feet, which was how she performed other everyday tasks such as driving and typing! In becoming the world’s first licensed pilot without arms, she served as a powerful advocate for people with physical disabilities.
Katherine Johnson: The Mathematical Space Genius
Thanks to the 2016 film Hidden Figures, countless people are now familiar with Katherine Johnson’s amazing story. An employee at NASA who played an important role in the first moon landing, Johnson’s mathematical talents earned her the nickname "the human computer".
1. What did Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Benazir Bhutto have in common?| A．Winning a Nobel Prize. | B．Urging the equality of women rights. |
| C．Being the first female political heads. | D．Contributing to the economic recovery. |
| A．She devoted herself to space exploration. | B．She struggled to gain access to education. |
| C．She was the first female to fly an airplane. | D．She inspired people with physical disabilities. |
| A．Katherine Johnson. | B．Benazir Bhutto. |
| C．Jessica Cox. | D．Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. |
