1 . One afternoon in 2022, something on the Internet caught my eye：a tiny hedgehog (刺猬) held by a big hand. The post read: “HELP! My hedgehog abandoned (抛弃) her two babies, and I cannot raise both of them because I have to go to school full­time. Good home with experience needed as soon as possible!”

   

I had no experience with baby hedgehogs. I was an animal person through and through and had raised cats, dogs, birds, and guinea pigs. But this tiny animal was new to me, and it touched me that he was abandoned, that maybe I could love him and be the best mom for him.

I wrote the most heartfelt email I could. That was how I found my Louie. True to my word, he was my baby. Louie didn’t know he was a hedgehog. He never curled (蜷缩) into a ball, and he liked my two cats, no fear. The cats, however, were afraid of him, as he often moved into the room, running after the cats and blocking my way.

By the time he reached old age, Louie had only three feet. However, he still managed to climb the stairs to visit other animals. He helped me realize my dream of hedgehog photography, a hobby that began during childhood with cats and dollhouses. I love showing off his modeling.

Life has meaning because of the purpose we have. Louie needed a good home and mom, and in return, I got to be a good mother and be needed. Hedgehogs require great amounts of patience, trust, and knowledge—but the payoff (回报) is pretty great.

1. The author got Louie from           .

A．a pet shop	B．a family friend
C．a hedgehog owner	D．a hedgehog rescue center

2. How did Louie seem to feel at the author’s home?

A．Frightened.

B．Relaxed.

C．Lonely.

D．Tired.

3. What can we learn about Louie from paragraph 4?

A．He disliked climbing stairs.	B．He enjoyed being left alone.
C．He always refused to be in photos.	D．He was active despite his difficulty in moving.

4. What does the author say about raising Louie?

A．It was easier than expected.	B．It gave her a sense of safety.
C．It made her lose her patience.	D．It was satisfying and meaningful.

2 . 听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
1. What time of day is it right now?

A．Early in the morning.

B．Early in the afternoon.

C．Early in the evening.

2. What is the weather like at the moment?

A．Sunny.

B．Rainy.

C．Cloudy.

3. What will the man do at 4 o’clock?

A．Go home from work.

B．Attend a meeting.

C．Pick up his boss.

4. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Co-workers.

B．Husband and wife.

C．Waiter and customer.

3 . Krabi, which is a province in southern Thailand, is the perfect holiday destination for those looking for a relaxing area. One of the main attractions of Krabi is that it still is relatively untouched. From tropical islands to natural parks, there’s a lot for you to see in Krabi.

Railay Beaches & Caves

Railay is one of Thailand’s most sought-after beach areas. Located just south of Krabi and accessible only by boat, Railay presents a timeless peaceful world. Tour highlights include four gorgeous white sand beaches, limestone cliffs, viewpoints and caves. No wonder it’s one of the most visited places in Krabi.

Phi Phi Islands

The Phi Phi islands are some of the loveliest in Thailand. Located just a 90-minute boat ride from Krabi Town, you’ll find here all that’s required to spend the tropical holiday. The main things to do go from snorkeling to rock climbing, and from diving to hiking. Phi Phi Don is also famous for its festive atmosphere, and it hosts an excellent dining scene.

Klong Thom Hot Springs

Klong Thom Hot Springs are located in the jungle. They are believed to ease a number of illness such as rheumatism (风湿) and other skin problems. They offer a pleasant time, bathing in the warm water surrounded by an original peaceful environment.

Krabi Town

Krabi Town is charming. Tourism has arrived, but Krabi Town doesn’t jump through hoops to bring in foreigners. For those interested in genuine Thai culture and custom, sticking around Krabi Town for a bit is a rewarding experience.

1. Which of the following highlights the Railay Beaches & Caves?

A．Tropical parks.	B．Attractive beaches.
C．Underground caves.	D．Comfortable springs.

2. What can visitors do in Klong Thom?

A．Cure skin disease.	B．Explore peaceful jungle.
C．Enjoy warm springs.	D．Attend a famous festival.

3. Where should visitors go if they want to experience Thai traditions?

A．Railay Beaches & Caves.	B．Phi Phi Islands.
C．Klong Thom Hot Springs.	D．Krabi Town.

4 . What is the most shocking about the heatwave affecting the Pacific Northwest is not that it has hit a usually mild area, nor that so many long-standing temperature records are being broken. It is that those records are being broken by such large margins (幅度). In Portland, Oregon, temperature reached 46.6℃(116°F) — making it one of several cities in the region where former records have been beaten by a full 5℃(9°F). At the same time, heatwaves are also hitting central Europe and even Siberia.

Heatwaves may become headlines, but less attention is paid to them. In 2018 about 300,000 people over the age of 65 died as a result of extreme heat, mainly in India, a 54% increase since 2000, according to a report in the Lancet, a medical journal. The report also shows that, unlike storms and floods, heat does not lead to dramatic before-and-after pictures or widespread damage to belongings. It is a silent killer. As many as 70,000 people died due to a heatwave in Europe in 2003.

Heat also kills by worsening health conditions such as heart problems, so not all the deaths it causes may be directly attributed (归因) to it. Climate change will make heatwaves more common and more extreme. Even if greenhouse-gas emissions (排放) are cut to zero by the middle of this century, temperatures will go on rising for decades. So other measures are needed to protect people against extreme heat.

Governments can set up early warning systems to alarm health workers, shut down schools and stop outdoor activities. They can provide the public with forecasts of coming heatwaves, explanations of the dangers and detailed advice on what to do. Improved facilities can also help. This includes providing shaded areas, water parks and “misting stations” to help people cool down, and get to airconditioned “cooling centers” where they can find shelter and sleep if necessary.

The world is, undoubtedly, facing a big health challenge right now. There is no excuse for ignoring heatwaves and their effects.

1. What shocks us most about the heatwave in the Pacific Northwest?

A．It has stricken a usually mild area.

B．It hits central Europe except Siberia.

C．Many temperature records are being broken.

D．Many records are being broken by large margins.

2. What can we learn from the report in the Lancer?

A．People have paid much attention to heatwaves.

B．Heat doesn’t cause widespread damage to belongings.

C．The damage of heat is as obvious as storms and floods.

D．About 300,000 middle-aged people died from extreme heat.

3. What can governments do to protect people against heatwaves?

A．Provide some cool places.	B．Build nursing homes.
C．Organize outdoor activities.	D．Shelter the homeless.

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

A．Improving Public Facilities	B．Taking Heatwaves Seriously
C．Preventing Natural Disasters	D．Reducing Greenhouse-gas Emission

5 . Do you chat with your dog and tell your cat secrets? Some of you doubt that it might be meaningless, while others hope that your pet understands. But what, and how much, do animals understand? For example, you know that animals are capable of experiencing pleasure, but do they experience humor? Do dogs or cats or any animal laugh in the same way that we laugh?

The reasons why human beings develop laughter are mysterious. Every human on the planet, despite the language they speak, does it. It’s something we develop before we can speak. So, while we don’t know why we do it, we do know we do it. But do animals laugh?

Monkeys vocalize enjoyment during chasing games or when they are being tickled (挠痒). Interestingly the apes that are more closely related to us, display delighted sounds most similar to human laughter. The fact suggests that laughter exists before any sort of speech. It’s reported that Koko, the famous gorilla (黑猩猩) that used sign language, once tied her keeper’s shoelaces together and then signed “chase me” showing her ability to make jokes.

But what about birds? Some clever birds have been seen to copy laughter and even make fun of other animals. It’s reported that one bird whistled and confused the family dog for joy. Crows (乌鸦) can use tools to locate food and pull the tails of predators (捕食性动物) to trick them while stealing food. But when there’s no food, it suggests the bird does it just for fun. So it’s possible that some birds have a sense of humor, and may even laugh, but we haven’t been able to identify it yet.

So how about the pets in our homes? Are they capable of laughing at us? There is evidence suggesting that dogs have developed a kind of laugh when they are enjoying themselves. Cats, on the other hand, were thought to show no emotions at all. You can be comforted that your cat isn’t laughing at you.

1. What can we learn about laughter?

A．Animals are unable to laugh.

B．It’s developed before we can speak.

C．Why people develop laughter is clear.

D．Animals can understand why people laugh.

2. What does the underlined word “vocalize” mean in Paragraph 3?

A．let out.

B．put out

C．figure out.

D．spread out.

3. What will crows do when stealing food?

A．Laugh to please the predators.	B．Whistle to confuse the predators.
C．Pull the tails to cheat the predators.	D．Use tools to threaten the predators

4. What can be inferred from the text?

A．Gorillas can use signs to make jokes.

B．Crows can steal food to treat the predators.

C．Dogs can copy laughter to make fun of cats.

D．Monkeys can chase other animals to tickle them.

6 . 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。

Humans are not the only ones who like to use tablet computers. The nonprofit organization Orangutan (猩猩) Outreach has started a program     1     (call) Apps for Apes using Apple’s iPad. Orangutan Outreach     2     (start) by Richard Zimmerman and is based in New York City. He began the organization six years ago with the goal of     3     (protect) orangutans in the wild.

The organization started Apps for Apes one year ago. The program introduces the Apple iPad to orangutans in zoos. Apps for Apes has three     4     (goal). The first goal is to provide interesting activities     5     orangutans. The second goal is to raise     6     (aware) among zoo visitors about how smart these animals are. The third goal is to urge people to visit Orangutan Outreach’s website, redapes. org, to learn how they can help protect orangutans in the wild.

“The young orangutans are very curious, and they go to it     7     (immediate), ”said Mr. Zimmerman, adding that the iPad is a perfect device for the animal because of the touch screen technology. With some assistance, the orangutans are able to use different apps to listen to music, play games     8     do other activities.

The program,     9     was first launched at the Milwaukee County Zoo, has expanded to more than 10 other zoos as well as     10     rescue center for apes in the United States and Canada, and is growing worldwide.

7 . Last week, the Memphis Zoo held a farewell party for Ya Ya     1    (wish) her a safe trip home at the end of this month and to celebrate the 20-year partnership between the zoo and the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens, according to the zoo on Twitter.

Another pair of giant pandas, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, living in the US National Zoo in Washington, has also raised concerns, with videos     2    (post) by netizens showing the two pandas are     3     poor condition with suspected health problems.

The giant panda is known as the national treasure of China.     4     is easily recognized by its large, distinctive black patches around the eyes, ears and on its rotund body. Being one of cutest animals in the world, they are loved by people of all ages. Fat and     5    (fun), the black and white animals enjoy eating bamboo shoots and leaves. Adult pandas, most of     6     live in southwestern China, are about 1.2 to 1.8 meters tall and weigh about 80 to 120 kilograms. They always serve as ambassadors of friendship between China and other     7    (country).

Many people     8    (special) visit China to see the pandas, which is good for the economy of these areas. In addition, they have increased the status of China in the world as people     9    (impress) with the work that the Chinese are doing to save their wildlife.

The Chinese government has always been doing its best to protect pandas from     10    (harm) or killed. We hope that one day we will have enough pandas to set them free and let them live in the wild.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers talking about?

A．Rights of animals.

B．Human rights.

C．Tests on animals.

2. How does the woman feel about the man’s view?

A．Delighted.

B．Annoyed.

C．Puzzled.

3. Why is the man unwilling to sign?

A．He doesn’t like animals at all.

B．He thinks the woman’s view unreasonable.

C．He can’t bear the woman talking like that.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the man unable to get a dog?

A．His father gets ill around dogs.

B．His sister is frightened of dogs.

C．His mother thinks dogs are noisy.

2. What does the woman think of the cat?

A．He looks lovely.

B．He looks unclean.

C．He looks unfriendly.

3. What will the speakers do next?

A．Drink some water.

B．Print a form.

C．Talk to the adoption assistant.

10 . I’ve reported about tigers on the news, however, nothing could have prepared me for what I found in India. I didn’t know what to expect, so when I saw my first tiger in the wild, I was shocked what a beautiful and powerful creature it is!

But they live with a price on their heads—a single tiger skin is worth up to £8, 000, and their bones possibly more. Another problem is that farmers need to clear a large number of areas of the forest for their cattle. This means deer are losing their living places. As a result, tigers are losing their natural prey, so they end up eating the cattle.

Tigers are not easy to live close to. I met a farmer who had been mauled by one. But despite that, he told me everything had its place in the world and he had no right to kill the tiger. He was really kind.

Those who work for the Tigers Forever Project realize that to ensure their survival, tigers don’t only need space. They need space away from people.

They are working to stop the conflict(冲突)between tigers and people by separating them. I visited a new town. People had been moved to it from a settlement in the forest. And it really has worked. It has given tigers a better life and better opportunities for the children of the resettled people.

Only 2,500 tigers are now left in the wild in India. Three out of eight tiger sub-species have already disappeared. Tigers that once lived across Asia only survive in 7% of their original living places now.

1. Why does the author mention his experience in the first paragraph?

A．To present the beauty of tigers.	B．To express tigers’ happy life.
C．To introduce the topic of the text.	D．To show his excellent report.

2. What does the underlined word “mauled” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Hunted.

B．Killed.

C．Injured.

D．Kissed.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Tigers need space far from people.

B．Children are happy to live far from tigers.

C．There are only 2,500 tigers in the wild in India.

D．Tigers in Asia will die out if we don’t protect them.

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Tigers and Cattle	B．More Space for Tigers
C．Expensive Tigers	D．A Kind-hearted Farmer