1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When was the tsunami warning lifted?

A．On Wednesday night.

B．On Thursday morning.

C．On Thursday afternoon.

2. What damage did the earthquake cause?

A．Ten people lost their lives.

B．Two highways were damaged.

C．A train left the rails.

3. What will the man tell the woman next?

A．How to survive an earthquake.

B．How to help victims of the quake.

C．How to repair earthquake damage.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man looking for?

A．Some flowers.

B．Some gardens.

C．A lot of sun.

2. Which one doesn’t require a lot of water?

A．A lily.

B．An apple tree.

C．A rose.

3. Where are the speakers most probably?

A．In the man’s garden.

B．In the woman’s garden.

C．In a garden store.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who lives in Florida?

A．The woman.

B．The woman’s aunt.

C．The man’s aunt.

2. What is the weather like in Florida?

A．Very cold.

B．Always rainy.

C．Changeable.

3. Where did the woman spend her vacation?

A．On the beach.

B．In the northern mountains.

C．In the southern forests.

4 . With disastrous global warming already part of the climate system, today’s children face a future entirely unlike that of their parents. Unsurprisingly, children can have many feelings about climate change, such as being anxious, frightened, sad and angry. In a recent survey of American teenagers, 57 percent said that climate change made them feel scared and 52 percent said it made them feel angry.     1    .

The most important thing parents can give children is hope: there are solutions, and everyone has something to contribute, whatever their age. Parents can help them discover the facts, know that they are not alone and find ways to take action.     2    , which will help them manage their anxiety. It can also inspire constructive conversations that lead to collective action. However, that can feel hard for many parents.

    3    . But learning about the basics is “a critical first step in being able to talk”, according to Harriet Shugarman, who is the author of How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change. She is a nationally recognized influencer and trusted advisor to parents.     4    . Understanding the science equips them to make informed decisions.

Coverage includes:

·The realities of the climate emergency, where we are, and how we got here. It casts light on the historical progression of climate change.

·Strategies for talking to kids of different ages about the climate crisis. These include advice from experienced parents.

·How to keep our own hope and that of our children.

·A list of practical actions.     5    .

A．They tell families what they can do to deal with climate crisis

B．Use it as a chance to listen to their fears and hopes for the planet

C．Talking about climate change is key to preparing them for the future

D．Children can learn what a livable as well as green world looks like

E．These are very natural reactions to something uncertain and destructive

F．Parents needn’t be experts on climate science to explore the topic with children

G．This book offers both hope and practical ways to involve children in making a better world

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker mention first?

A．Weather may influence feelings.

B．Weather may influence intelligence.

C．Weather may influence health.

2. What may influence the students’ IQ according to the 1983 report?

A．Hot and wet weather.

B．A strong wind.

C．High air pressure.

3. How may low air pressure make people feel?

A．Angry.

B．Forgetful.

C．Tired.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How does the speaker feel about growing sunflowers?

A．Simple.

B．Costly.

C．Time-consuming.

2. Where does the speaker suggest buying seeds of rare varieties?

A．From the garden center.

B．From the local nursery.

C．From the Internet.

3. What will lacking water at the early stages cause to sunflowers?

A．The plant will be weak.

B．The plant will stop growing.

C．The flower head will be heavy.

4. What is the speaker probably doing?

A．Teaching a lesson.

B．Hosting a program.

C．Giving a speech.

7 . A 10-year-old Texas boy is working hard to bring animals joy, one musical tune at a time. He has found a way to combine his ________ for music and dogs while ________ his community.

Yuvi Agarwal plays the piano to ________ dogs at Houston Pets Alive!, a shelter in Houston. Yuvi said he got the ________ to play for dogs after attending a reading program. “Seeing how the dogs relaxed, I realized music has a much stronger impact. So I ________ to basically play music for the animals,” Yuvi said. “________ not deafening drums, but melodious (悦耳的) instruments such as the piano that will reduce their ________.”

“When Yuvi plays the piano, the dogs’ reaction is always ________ — they just all stop and stare, seeming to be so ________ in what he is doing,” Delgado, a worker at the animal shelter, said.“It is a wild ________, actually much better than we have ever ________. Helpful as it has been to play classical music for the animals through the radio, nothing got the animals relaxed like Yuvi’s ________performances.”

The fifth grader has ________ a few months to the work. He is showing there is no age requirement to ________ pleasant change and go after what we love. “We are hopeful of more people getting creative about animal ________ and joining us,” Delgado said.

1.

A．desire

B．affection

C．respect

D．talent

2.

A．giving back to

B．taking advantage of

C．keeping up with

D．throwing light on

3.

A．attract

B．train

C．direct

D．calm

4.

A．opportunity

B．permission

C．inspiration

D．invitation

5.

A．promised

B．afforded

C．managed

D．decided

6.

A．Certainly

B．Initially

C．Occasionally

D．Fortunately

7.

A．pain

B．death

C．anxiety

D．loss

8.

A．slow

B．normal

C．appropriate

D．positive

9.

A．concerned

B．absorbed

C．experienced

D．occupied

10.

A．success

B．honor

C．discovery

D．challenge

11.

A．evaluated

B．recognized

C．expected

D．informed

12.

A．consistent

B．distinctive

C．professional

D．live

13.

A．related

B．devoted

C．applied

D．secured

14.

A．reflect

B．seek

C．drive

D．demand

15.

A．behavior

B．welfare

C．right

D．adoption

8 . Watering my plants and watching my grandkids run around my vegetable garden, I was filled with joy. They are my _________ to save the earth, I thought.

Six years ago, though, I _________ gave the environment a second thought. Busily working in family day care, and a mum of three, I _________ products without hesitation. Things like throwing out leftover vegetables without care and shopping for fast fashion were part of my everyday _________. Then, one day in January, I _________ an article online about palm oil (棕榈油) , and its _________ effects on our rainforests and wildlife.

My husband and I had just changed our _________ then, becoming grandparents. “We need to _________the world,” I told him. It was not going to be easy, but we _________ to start somewhere. So while doing the shopping, I __________ every label to make sure the product was __________ from palm oil, a leading cause of deforestation. I even started my own vegetable garden and raised chicks. Soon, I became known as Eco Granny!

I love walking through my garden, with my little __________ closely following me. It is also __________ to teach my grandkids to do what I do. They all offer to help pick vegetables. And __________ one lady’s message of “Your post motivated me to make a change”, I more firmly believe if I can go __________ and be an inspiration, anyone can!

1.

A．way

B．chance

C．reason

D．attempt

2.

A．specifically

B．barely

C．carefully

D．seriously

3.

A．wasted

B．stored

C．selected

D．consumed

4.

A．practices

B．struggles

C．preferences

D．tasks

5.

A．wrote down

B．came across

C．went over

D．figured out

6.

A．decisive

B．immediate

C．potential

D．destructive

7.

A．mind

B．focus

C．identity

D．position

8.

A．rebuild

B．better

C．understand

D．refresh

9.

A．arranged

B．applied

C．determined

D．demanded

10.

A．checked

B．translated

C．recorded

D．attached

11.

A．distinct

B．safe

C．free

D．separate

12.

A．customers

B．tracks

C．servants

D．shadows

13.

A．rewarding

B．necessary

C．challenging

D．reasonable

14.

A．regardless of

B．apart from

C．but for

D．thanks to

15.

A．green

B．healthy

C．well

D．forward

9 . Landscape paintings of the 19th century displayed in London’s Tate Britain museum looked rather familiar to Anna Lea Albright, a climate researcher. Artist William Turner’s unique way of painting objects in foggy weather let Albright recall her early research on air pollution.

“I started wondering if there was a connection,” says Albright, who visited the museum on a day off from work. Turner — an English Romantic painter — was painting as increasing industrial plants earned London the name “The Big Smoke”. Turner’s early works were done with sharp details while later works had a dreamier aesthetic (美感).

To figure out to what extent Impressionists were reflecting the environmental conditions of that time, Albright partnered with climatologist Peter Huybers. They analyzed the contrast of 60 works created by Turner from 1796 to 1850 and 38 paintings by Monet between 1864 and 1901. It turned out that as the release of sulfur dioxide (二氧化硫) increased over time, the amount of contrast in both Turner’s and Monet’s paintings decreased. However, works set in Paris by Monet between 1864 and 1872 showed relatively higher contrast compared with Turner’s London-based works created 20 years earlier. This, Albright and Huybers say, can be due to the much slower start of the Industrial Revolution in France.

The researchers also analyzed the paintings’ visibility, or the distance at which an object can be clearly seen. Before 1830, the visibility in Turner’s paintings averaged about 25 kilometers while paintings after 1830 had the average visibility of about 10 kilometers. To strengthen their argument, the researchers also analyzed 18 paintings from four other London-and Paris-based Impressionists. Again, as outdoor air pollution increased, the contrast and visibility in the paintings decreased.

The researchers calculate that air pollution can explain about 61 percent of contrast differences between the paintings. In that respect, “different painters will paint in a similar way when the environment is similar,” Albright says. “But I don’t want to overstep the line and say: Oh, we can explain all of Impressionism.”

1. Why is Albright’s visit to a museum mentioned?

A．To connect art with research.	B．To introduce previous foggy weather.
C．To show impacts of Turner’s painting.	D．To explain inspiration for her new study.

2. What might lead to lower contrast in Turner’s paintings according to the research?

A．His personal habits.	B．His drawing techniques.
C．The higher level of industrialization.	D．The influence of Impressionists.

3. What does the paintings’ visibility mainly indicate?

A．Painting styles vary with time and regions.	B．Air pollution needs to be controlled.
C．Lower visibility is more popular in works.	D．Changes in it may relate to air quality.

4. Which word can best describe Albright’s attitude towards the findings?

A．Objective.

B．Optimistic.

C．Enthusiastic.

D．Doubtful.

10 . With huge golden eyes and a distinctive call, a species of owl (猫头鹰) was finally spotted from Príncipe Island, just off Africa’s western coast. Officially named the Principe scops-owl, it is the eighth known bird species found only on that island.

“I was studying the grey parrot population of Príncipe Island with Bikegila, a local parrot harvester, who was one of the first people to spot the owl while searching for baby parrots in the early 1990s. He told me two instances where instead of finding baby parrots inside the parrot’s nests, they found a frightening-looking bird with big eyes. I immediately thought about owls,” says lead researcher Martim Melo.

Melo points out that the most interesting part of the new species is how they had hidden for so long. Their genetic (基因的) analysis shows that they are related to the very first owl that lived on one of the Gulf of Guinea islands. They arrived in Príncipe before any owl on neighboring islands but they were still the last to be discovered. “From my first conjecture about their existence, in 1998, it took me nearly 20 years to first set eyes on them!” Melo says.

While there are thought to be nearly 1,000 to 1,500 individuals of the newly described species, the researchers suggest that they are critically endangered. The main threat is that the species is found only in a single population in an area of about 34 square kilometers but they use only about half of that or less. “Although inside this area they are relatively common, they are also highly sensitive to any changes that may occur here,” Melo says. “Our results have shown that the species is very sensitive to human disturbance. A particular threat that worries us is the plan to build a hydroelectric dam. This will require construction work inside the park in an area where the owl is present.”

1. What can be learned about the Príncipe scops-owl?

A．It was mistaken for a parrot initially.	B．It was discovered purely by accident.
C．It was the only bird unique to the island.	D．It was first seen and studied by Martim Melo.

2. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “conjecture” in paragraph 3?

A．Guess.

B．Opinion.

C．Knowledge.

D．Concern

3. Why are the Príncipe scops-owls endangered?

A．Their numbers are decreasing.	B．They suffer from much human disturbance.
C．They just live in a limited area.	D．Their living places are occupied by humans.

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To show the critical role of owls in African ecosystems.

B．To uncover long-hidden secrets of Príncipe scops-owls.

C．To present growing threats to new owl species in Africa.

D．To introduce a new owl species found on Príncipe Island.