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1. Many Americans fail to lose weight probably because _______.

A．they always exercise alone	B．they are too busy to exercise
C．they are under great pressure	D．they don’t get enough exercise

2. . How much should a couple pay if they join the gym today?

A．$500.

B．$800.

C．$900.

D．$1,000.

3. Where is this passage most probably taken from?

A．A newspaper.

B．A magazine.

C．A website.

D．A textbook.

4 .

Once upon a time, a poor widow in China opened a noodle shop. The noodles were good, but the spicy, crunchy sauce she put on them was even better. Soon, people came from far and wide to buy it (while rivals tried their best to copy it). The enterprising widow, Tao Huabi, decided to open a factory to bottle her magic sauce. It became the best-selling chile-sauce brand in China and made Ms. Tao a billionaire.

This is the true story of chile crisp, a chile oil boosted by crunchy chiles (菜椒), fermented (发酵) soybeans, garlic and, okay, MSG. The“it”condiment (调味料) of the pandemic, this vigorous booster of taste and texture is a gift to fatigued cooks who struggle to find joy in the kitchen. Unlike so many game-changing Asian ingredients that Westemers “discover”, this one is actually relatively new. Ms. Tao launched her Lao Gan Ma, or “God-mother” brand in 1997. It is now available worldwide.

Noodles, dumplings and stir-fries are obvious and very good uses for this sauce. But the chile-crisp-mad internet has inspired all manner of mashups. Chile crisp on broccoli, pineapple and even vanilla ice cream are all guaranteed to gamer (获得) likes.

1. What can we learn about chile crisp according to paragraph 2?

A．Cooks often send chile crisp to others as a gift.

B．Chile crisp is mixed up with many other ingredients.

C．The story behind chile crisp is attractive to many foreigners.

D．Chile crisp was discovered by Westerners first.

2. The captions (说明文字) from the illustration shown in the article are meant to ______.

A．list the ingredients of the popular chile sauce

B．explain the procedures for making chile crisp

C．illustrate the design of the chile sauce brand label

D．introduce the ways chile crisp goes with various dishes

3. This article aims to ______.

A．promote the product “God-mother”

B．introduce the enterpriser Tao Huabi

C．list innovated ways to eat chile crisp

D．present the popularity of chile crisp

6 . Social media can lead to mental exhaustion (疲惫). And when mentally exhausted, you are more likely to be influenced by a high number of likes on posts - even to the point of clicking on ads for products you don’t need.

As a professor of advertising, I have studied social media behaviors for years. In late 2022, my colleague Eric Haley and I conducted three online studies on Americans aged 18-65 to test how people under various mental loads respond to ads differently.

The control group in each study were given no introductory task- we just had them look at an ad. A second group had to memorize a nine-digit number and then look at the ad. The third group looked through the Internet for 30 seconds and then looked at the ad. Participants randomly saw an ad with a few hundred likes or tens of thousands of likes. After viewing the ad, each participant rated how willing they would be to buy the product, and how much mental effort it took to think about the information.

The group that used the Internet first were the most likely to want to buy the featured product when there were lots of likes or comments, and they also reported using the most mental effort to assess the ad. Researchers refer to this mentally exhausted state as “cognitive (认知的) overload”. Using social media puts them in this state because they are constantly evaluating different types of texts, photos and video posts from so many different people. All of this evaluating leaves them feeling frazzled.

Imagine asking your roommate if they want to get pizza. Under normal conditions, the roommate might consider several factors such as cost, hunger, timing or their schedule. Now imagine asking your roommate the same question while they are on the phone with a sick relative. They no longer have the mental energy to logically consider whether pizza for dinner is a good idea. They might just yell “Yeah, sure!” while running inside to clean their shoes.

By understanding how social media influences them, consumers can be more thoughtful in regulating their use and hopefully will not buy yet another water bottle they don’t need.

1. How did the author conduct the studies?

A．By questionnaire.

B．By interview.

C．Through the Internet.

D．Through observation.

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

A．Excited.

B．Depressed.

C．Annoyed.

D．Tired.

3. Why does the author mention “your roommate” in paragraph 5?

A．To further explain cognitive overload.

B．To stress the importance of relationships.

C．To strongly call on people to eat healthily.

D．To remind people not to rely on mobile phones.

7 . Watching the latest Hollywood movie in a great cinema brings about a lot of excitement. Here are the best movie theaters in the world.

Prasad—Hyderabad, India

Can you think of anything better than a movie viewed on a screen measuring 97×117 feet? Prasad has the answer. It has been screening movies since 2003. Every day, it gets round 1,500 inquiries (咨询) on its phone booking system.

Castro Theater—San Francisco, United States

Back during the 20s, movie palaces with huge reception halls and video halls were put up for the pleasure of customers. This theater, with a cathedral façade (立面), is one of the last from that period.

Cine de Chef—Seoul, South Korea

Want to go out for dinner and a movie? Here you get to do both. And the food is not just the typical popcorn and soda, but a real meal made up of French and Italian cuisine (菜肴).

Secret Cinema—Worldwide

Secret Cinema is a group based in London that holds monthly screenings of a movie. You have to sign up for it, and they will tell you where and when to go for the movie. Hired actors will then act out the scenes from the film.

1. What makes Prasad well-known?

A．Its long history.	B．Its large-sized screen.
C．Its special decoration.	D．Its phone booking system.

2. Which should you choose to go out for a movie and dinner?

A．Prasad

B．Castro Theater.

C．Cine de Chef.

D．Secret Cinema.

3. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To advertise.

B．To educate.

C．To persuade.

D．To introduce.

8 .

Trip advisor Best things to do in Denton

Bayless-Selby Museum Bayless-Selby Museum features all the splendor of the 19th century architecture, and its rooms are furnished with rare antiques from the time period. It is open Tuesday through Saturday between April and October, and Wednesday through Saturday from November to March.

Campus Theatre Denton’s Campus Theatre is a true part of the town’s history. It began as a magnificent movie house in 1949, shutdown in 1985, but returned 10 years later as a performing arts center. Today, the Campus Theatre, located in downtown Denton, hosts film festivals, plays and musicals. Tickets for these performances can be booked on the theater’s website.

Ray Roberts Park Boating down a scenic scream, swim on a beautiful beach, try your luck at catching a fish, or pitch a tent and sleep under the stars. You name it, you can do it at Ray Roberts Park. Twenty miles of multi-use paths, a marina that sells and rents boats, and a hotel can be found within the park, located just north of Denton.

Clear Creek Center The center offers lovers of the great outdoors the chance to experience some of the best birding and hiking in the Denton area, Travel the nearly eight miles of nature paths that cover the Clear Creek and the Elm Fork of the Trinity River through grasslands, wetlands and hard wood forests.

1. When can you visit the Bayless-Selby Museum in any month?

A．On Sunday.

B．On Saturday.

C．On Tuesday.

D．On Monday.

2. Where can you enjoy artistic performances?

A．Bayless-Selby Museum.	B．Campus Theatre.
C．Ray Roberts Park.	D．Clear Creek Center.

3. What do Ray Roberts Park and Clear Creek Center have in common?

A．Wildlife hunting.	B．Cycling by the water.
C．Old houses in the forest.	D．Outdoor activities.

9 . The University of Arkansas offers an exciting campus life that is culturally, intellectually and socially enriching. Every semester offers opportunities to attend musical performances, theater productions, art exhibits, poetry reading and hundreds of other events.

Registered Student Organizations

On our campus, you will find 380 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), from special interests to professional groups: It is easy and rewarding to get involved. Students are able to create, budget, plan and govern their own organizations and events. Current RSOs can be academic, professional or grounded in special interests. And if you don’t find one you like, you can even start your own.

Arts and Culture

From art galleries and symphonies to film series and rock concerts, the University of Arkansas has a multitude of events and facilities to enrich your educational experience. The Multicultural Center exists to enhance the University of Arkansas academic experience by preparing students for life in a diverse society.

Center for Community Engagement

The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) offers service programs for students, student groups and staff. Programs include food programs, mentorship and several volunteer opportunities through the Volunteer Action Center. CCF. serves as a catalyst (催化剂) between the campus and the community through the core values of being Relationship Focused, Student Driven and Service Minded. It also supports a network of student leaders, local agencies and University of Arkansas departments to create sustainable solutions through leadership experience, collaboration and service.

1. What can you do if you get involved in RSOs?

A．Get a financial reward.

B．Run organizations on your own.

C．Carry out events as required.

D．Conduct studies with professors.

2. What role does CCE mainly play?

A．It serves students and their parents.

B．It enriches students’ volunteer experiences.

C．It connects the campus and the community.

D．It creates solutions with support from the Internet.

3. In which column of the university website can you probably find the text?

A．Academics.	B．Student Life.
C．Cost & Aid.	D．School Visits & Fairs.