1 . 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.

2 . A wild African bird that will lead people to trees with honeycomb (蜂巢) seems to somehow learn the distinct whistles and calls of the human foragers (觅食者) who live near them.

This bird species has far more information about what the bees are doing than humans ever could. In Tanzania, Hadza foragers can use a special whistle to attract this bird, which will then fly down and start leading them to honey. With its noisy chattering sound, the bird is very conspicuous. Once the bird arrives at a tree with honey inside, it will rest near the beehive silently, seemingly not to disturb the bees. “That’s the signal to the Hadza to really start searching,” says Brian Wood, an anthropologist at University of California, Los Angeles. Pretty soon, the foragers will locate the hive and cut open the tree trunk.

It is found that the birds are more likely to show up when the familiar signal used by the locals is being broadcast. According to the research, the birds appear 82% of the time when Hadza whistles are being played. But they appear only 24% of the time when the researchers play the whistles traditionally used in a different country.

This makes it clear that the birds have learned what their human neighbors do when they want to partner up and go honey-hunting. “This is a very strong result which supports the idea that there’s a learning process involved,” says Wood.

But how do the birds learn? It’s still unclear. What is clear is that this human-animal communication seems to benefit both parties, and it may go back many thousands of years. When the honeycomb is out, the birds get some of the beeswax, which they love to eat. And the human foragers get the honey—which is an enormously important food for the Hadza. Wood has calculated that the Hadza get about 10% of the calories in their annual diet with the help of the birds.

1. What does the underlined word “conspicuous” in Para.2mean?

A．Eye-catching.

B．Care-free.

C．Naughty.

D．Attractive.

2. What can we know about the birds?

A．They are raised by humans.	B．They help cut open the tree trunk.
C．They feed on honey as their annual diet.	D．They can distinguish different whistles.

3. Which of the following can best describe the honey gathering?

A．A complex dilemma.	B．An unfair trade.
C．A double-edged sword.	D．A win-win cooperation.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The familiar signal in the forest.

B．A talented expert in hunting the bees.

C．A wonderful guide to collecting honey.

D．The human-animal communication in Tanzania.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chinese netizens recently expressed     1     (amaze) at a map online clearly marking the country’s historic relics (文物). The map     2     (make) by Wu Yunjie, who was born in the 1990s.     3     (interest) in history, Wu would often spend his spare time travelling around the country, when he was in college, and     4     (explore) ancient sites.

In 2020, he started collecting information on cultural relics and uploaded the data to the mapping software. As many historical sites in rural areas cannot be located     5     (specific) , Wu did a lot of field research. “The job is rather difficult     6     I have much joy in it．I’m happy to make people more aware of the huge and rich historical heritage (遗产) from China’s long history,” he said.

Now, the map     7     (include) nearly 10,000 relics or museums. Many valuable temples, bridges and towers     8     have been lost in the country are also shown on the map. One post online said “The ancient tower around my house on the map! I can’t wait to visit     9    .”

However, in Wu’s eyes, the map is just     10     step forward, as it records a very small part of the cultural relics in the country, and he still has a long way to go.

4 . England is relatively safe when it comes to animals and wildlife. There are no lions, elephants or tigers, or any dangerous spiders and deadly snakes. But there are a lot of cows.

No image of the British countryside would be completely without a cow. In fact, there are more than ten million of them in the U.K. With their sad beautiful eyes, their slow walk and harmless appearance are a key part of the landscape. But they do have another side of their character. And given that they can weigh more than 500kg, this can be a bit of a problem.

In recent weeks, there have been two attacks by cows. Two weeks ago, a cow attacked a policeman. He ended up with a black eye. In another attack, a doctor was hurt by cattle when she was walking with her two dogs. Health and Safety Executive figures show that 18 people have been killed and 481 have been injured by cows in the past eight years. “We hear one or two accidents each week, but these don’t usually involve serious injuries,” a spokesperson explained.

So what can you do if you face an angry cow? “The best advice is to keep calm and carry on,” an animal expert explained. If you find yourself in a field of cattle, move away as carefully and quietly as possible. And above all, keep dogs close. If the cows run toward you, let go of the dog—the cows are more interested in the dog than you.

So next time you go for a walk in the British countryside, watch out for cows, especially if you’re walking your dog.

1. The figures in Paragraph 3 show that cows’ attacks ________ .

A．frequently happen

B．bring about great changes

C．always cause serious injuries

D．attract a lot of media attention

2. When you come across an angry cow, what are you advised to do?

A．Stand still.	B．Run away quickly.
C．Pull your dogs tightly.	D．Stay calm and walk away quietly.

3. What can we learn from the text about dogs in England?

A．They are not allowed in the British countryside.

B．They will prevent you from going out for a walk.

C．They should be guarded against attacking cows.

D．They can help you avoid being attacked by cows.

4. What does the text mainly tell us about cows in England?

A．They are often sad.

B．They are often gentle

C．They are dangerous sometimes.

D．They are unimportant sometimes.

5 . 4 Most walkable cities in Europe

Seville, Spain

Seville in Spain takes the top spot as Europe’s most walkable city, offering the shortest walking route between the top four tourist attractions.Visitors can explore the impressive Plaza de Espana public square, before wandering over to the UNESCO-listed palace of Real Alcazar and Seville Cathedral. After that, it’s only a short trip on foot to visit the beautiful Barrio Santa Cruz neighbourhood.

Venice, Italy

Venice is well-known as a heaven for pedestrians (行人), so it’s no surprise it ranks as the second best location for walkable city breaks. There are endless alleyways to explore, as well as plenty of beautiful bridges over the crisscrossing canals that the city is famous for. Just under half an hour of walking here will take you on a tour of the impressive Grand Canal, Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Square, Basilica and bell tower, all in only 1.3 miles.

Porto, Portugal

Nestled along Portugal’s picturesque coast, Porto comes in third with its top attractions all covered by a 30-minute walking route. Meander along the Dom Luís I Bridge over the Douro River, head to the Clérigos Church Bell Tower and enjoy a riverfront walking place along the Cais da Ribeira. The Stock Exchange Palace is also just a short walk away.

Florence, Italy

Florence, Italy, secures its place as the fourth most walkable city in Europe thanks to its stunning attractions that can be seamlessly explored on foot. A 1.6 mile route covers the awe-inspiring Piazzale Michelangelo; the famous Uffizi Gallery; the Piazza del Duomo where you will be amazed at the magnificent Florence Cathedral; and the Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the statue of David.

1. How long is probably the walking route in Seville?

A．1.1 miles.

B．1.3 meters.

C．1.6 meters.

D．1.8 meters.

2. Which city is probably located near the sea?

A．Seville.

B．Venice.

C．Porto.

D．Florence.

3. What is the writing purpose of the text?

A．To compare the four cities.

B．To show the benefits of walking.

C．To stress the importance of traveling.

D．To attract visitors to walk in these cities.

6 . 读下面短文，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It is just 70 years since the first    1    (climber) got to the top of Mount Qomolangma. On May 29^th, 1953, Edmund Hillary from New Zealand, and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal finally    2    (reach) the world’s highest peak for the first time inhuman history. During the past 70 years, thousands of men and women have tried to get to the top,     3    only 4,469 have made their dreams come true.

Climbing Mount Qomolangma is the most dangerous sport in the world. The climbers have     4    (face) sudden snow storms, avalanches and some other terrible weather conditions. The    5    (high) they climb, the more difficulties they will meet. On the way    6    the top they may lose their lives at any time. It    7    (report) that more than 300 climbers had to live there forever. In May, 1960, a Chinese mountaineering team reached the summit from the north ridge and showed our    8    (nation) flag on the top to the world for the first time.

Once someone asked why people never stopped    9    (try) to reach the top. “I don’t think climbing the highest mountain only means danger or death. It is really    10    chance to challenge. You can really understand the love of nature and the true meaning of life,” a reporter of CCTV answered.

7 . David Grant and Yvonne Faulkner-Grant of Warwickshire. England always let their 13-year-old dog, Scruff. pick up the plastic bottles he finds while out on their daily walks. The dog carries the bottle for a while, and they kick it or throw it for him to chase. The game is over when Scruff loses interest and drops it.

Throughout 2021, David and Yvonne observed Scruff’s habit of finding even the most well-hidden bottles. They also noticed a marked increase in the amount of litter in their rural area. David says they were both taught never to drop their trash as children, so they couldn’t believe that people were littering so much. At the start of 2022, David and Yvonne decided to start picking up the bottles to bring home with them. It was the large number of litter that made them decide to train Scruff to gather other people’s trash.

Since starting this journey, Scruff has become a local celebrity in his neighborhood. David and Yvonne never let Scruff pick up anything dangerous, like glass. They also remain appalled by the amount of litter they’ re seeing, and hope that people will hear Scruff’s story and either stop dropping trash or, perhaps, try picking it up themselves. Plus, Yvonne thinks Scruff took to his duties so well, other dogs could easily be trained to do what he does as well.

In the end, Scruff was able to gather up 1,334 bottles-along with three cups, a Pringles tub, and a baby feeding bottle. “If we walk the same route every day, he will find bottles on that route every single day,” said David. “We feel a bit of pride that we are picking them up, but a bit of anger that they’ re even there,” Yvonne said.

1. In which situation will the game be over?

A．Scruff gathers 100 bottles.

B．Scruff throws the bottle into the bin.

C．Scruff drops the plastic bottle.

D．David Grant sells the bottle for money.

2. What were David and Yvonne taught from their childhood?

A．Don’t drop litter everywhere.

B．Animals are our friends.

C．The best fish swim near the bottom.

D．Every dog has his day.

3. Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “appalled”?

A．Independent.	B．Displeased.
C．Intelligent.	D．Disabled.

4. How do David and Yvonne feel about the result?

A．Excited and proud.	B．Angry and disappointed
C．Proud and happy.	D．Proud but angry.

8 . “Where I grew up, there were not a lot of plants outside,” said Yolanda Palmer. “Some people had them; some people didn’t.”

Palmer, who is from Southwest Philadelphia, discovered her love for plants at the age of 10. Growing up, she developed great skills in growing plants and learned more about nature each and every day.

“As I got a little older, one block in my neighborhood would be filled with flowers and things in the yard,” she said. “But in another block there would be none.”

Since then, Palmer had wanted to share her love of plants with the community. But the dream remained just a seed (种子) while she worked an ordinary day job. Sitting in the company she often thought she had to do something else. Palmer then planted the seed. She started small, selling at a local outdoor market in Southwest Philadelphia and then coming to shows and festivals in Chestnut Hill.

By December 2021, she had her store on German town Avenue, “Foliage”. There, she sells common plants, rare (罕见的) plants, small plants, and large plants. “The goal is to sell them to homeowners to beautify their home and also to clean the air,” she said.

Palmer’s home is in Chestnut Hill, a central gardening center in the city. She hopes her message will be able to reach other communities in the Philadelphia area. “Everyone should buy houseplants. Everyone should want cleaner air,” she said. “And that way, in the future when our children grow up, we can make it better.”

Palmer plans on continuing to work hard to support not only her store, but her boys, four dogs, one cat and 128 plants at home.

1. What did Palmer find when she was young?

A．Her neighbors disliked plants.

B．People knew little about plants.

C．There were few kinds of plants.

D．Plants were not seen everywhere.

2. What is Palmer doing now?

A．Managing a gardening center.	B．Running her own plant store.
C．Beautifying her block with plants.	D．Teaching communities about plants.

3. What does Palmer hope?

A．Everyone can protect the plants.

B．More locals will have houseplants.

C．Children can learn more about plants.

D．She will have an outdoor market for plants.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．From hobby to job: Palmer has made it

B．From class to work: Palmer’s happy habit

C．From village to city: Palmer is on the road

D．From seed to flower: Palmer’s future dream

9 . Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh has pushed his body to the limit to raise awareness of threats to our oceans and now he is doing it again — preparing to swim the length of the English Channel.

“The English Channel is the Everest of swimming. It always has been the Everest of swimming and it always will be, because it’s such a tough swim. It’s long and cold and full of jellyfish,” Pugh said in London on Tuesday, as he officially launched The Long Swim, which marks the start of a global action to urge governments to protect 30 percent of the world’s oceans by 2030.

Pugh will set off from Land’s End in Cornwall this week and will swim 560 km to Dover in Kent over 50 consecutive days. He is aiming to swim five hours, averaging around 10 — 20 km each day.

Pugh has seen horrific changes in the world’s oceans over the past three decades. “Our oceans are neither clean, nor are they healthy. Every single year, I’m seeing more and more plastic pollution. I’m seeing it on the surface and at the bottom of the oceans. I’m seeing the fish eating the plastic and the birds eating the plastic and they are dying. If we eat the fish, we are also eating the plastic,” he said.

Pugh, born in Plymouth, wanted to bring this urgent message home with his latest challenge. His aim is also to put pressure on the British government to establish more secure Marine Protected Areas around the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

1. Why did Lewis Pugh try to swim the English Channel?

A．To break the world record.	B．To develop swimming skills.
C．To call for conservation of ocean.	D．To challenge the limit of his body.

2. What did Pugh emphasize by his words in Paragraph 2?

A．No one has ever swum the Channel.	B．The Everest cannot match the Channel.
C．Swimming the Channel is a tough job.	D．The major risk of the swim is jellyfish.

3. Which aspect of sea pollution is Pugh’s main concern?

A．The fish.

B．The plastic.

C．The birds.

D．The water.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．The Polluted English Channel	B．A Tough Swimming Journey
C．Swim to Protect the Seas	D．An Endurance Swimmer

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a health care system in which patients     1     (treat) with natural plant, animal, and mineral remedies (药物). It is assumed, for a person to be healthy,     2     yin and yang forces should he in balance. Imbalance causes illness or injury. TCM is about     3     (restore) the balance between yin and yang forces in patients. It has been a major part of traditional Chinese culture and continues to play     4     vital role in medical treatment in China today.

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 80 percent of the world's population depends for its primary health care needs    5     medicines from plants and animals. This is especially true in countries where traditional medicines are     6     (wide) used.

Increasingly, however, modern medicines also contain substances from animals and plants. Given growing populations, increasing wealth, and the spreading    7     (popular) of natural remedies around the world, the demand for these medicines and remedies     8     (rise) now. The rising demand,     9     (combine) with reduced habitat, has caused an alarming increase in the number of plant and animal species used for medicinal purposes at risk for many years. For instance, TCM uses about 1,000 plant and 36 animal species, including the tiger, rhinoceros, and sea horse,     10     are all in danger.