1 . “There’s a little black woman walking, spraying (喷洒) stuff on the sidewalks and trees on Elizabeth and Florence...” he told the police. Her neighbor saw her spraying something on the sidewalks and trees and this made him worried. In the call to 911, he described the child as “a little black woman”.

Well, the “little black woman” was actually 9-year-old Bobbi Wilson, a young scientist. The fourth-grader had created her own insecticide (杀虫剂) to fight spotted lanternflies (斑衣蜡蝉). She came across the recipe on TikTok and had recently learned that the harmful species damages trees because they feed on their sap (树液). Bobbi was simply testing out her invention in her neighborhood when the police call was made.

“That’s her thing,” her mother Monique Joseph said. “She’s going to kill the lanternflies, especially if they’re on a tree. That’s what she’s going to do.” Bobbi’s 13-year-old sister, Hayden Wilson, also defended her, noting that Bobbi “was not only doing something amazing for our environment, but she was also doing something that made her feel like a hero”. Luckily, what happened didn’t influence Bobbi’s spirit and has led to some positive experiences for her.

She has since been recognized by several organizations for her environmental efforts. She has also been invited on special tours. One took place at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Another was given by the United States Department of Agriculture of New Jersey at a plant where they discussed lanternflies. But that’s not where her recognition ends! The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) honored Bobbi with their Sustainability Award for her work to save trees and fight lanternflies.

“We were excited that she was doing that,” Ann Marchioni of the ANJEC said. Ann added that the organization praises volunteers for being “hands-on” in their community. In addition to the award, she and her family got to visit with a group of black female scientists at Yale University. They showed her various labs and even invited her to donate lanternfly specimens (标本) for the university’s work.

1. What made the neighbor call the police?

A．A girl climbing trees.	B．A girl spraying something.
C．A girl littering the sidewalks.	D．A girl testing something dangerous.

2. How did Hayden Wilson feel about her sister’s behavior?

A．Ashamed.

B．Proud.

C．Shocked.

D．Relieved.

3. What kind of volunteers does ANJEC think highly of ?

A．Those whose donations help ANJEC.

B．Those who can do something creative in their university.

C．Those whose environmental awareness is quite impressive.

D．Those who can do something practical in their community.

4. Which of the following would best describe Bobbi?

A．Creative and determined.	B．Watchful and serious.
C．Friendly and generous.	D．Talkative and strict.

2 . Finally, in March of 1703, the Adventure set sail for India. The winds were good until we got near Madagascar, an island off the east coast of Africa. Then a strong wind began to blow. We were trapped in the wind for twenty days. After many hours, the wind finally stopped and the sea became quieter. The storm had blown the Adventure hundreds of kilometers to the east.

“Where are we?” I asked the captain.

“I can’t tell for sure.” He said, “we are running out of water. We must reach land soon to fill our water barrels (桶).” Many days passed and we saw nothing but the sea. One morning, before everyone died of thirst, a sailor cried out, “Land!” Everyone on the ship was silent for a second. And quickly the ship sailed closer to the land. The sailors suddenly became turnultuous and all cheered.

“You men,” said the captain to the sailors, “take the rowboats and go. Fill the water barrels with fresh water.”

“Captain,” I said, “may I go with them to take a look at this place?”

“Of course,” he replied. “You can tell me later what it is like.”

When the rowboats reached the coast, one of the sailors said, “we will have to walk along the coast to look for fresh water.”

“I’m going to take a little walk,” I told them. “I will meet you back here in an hour.”

I walked about a kilometer, enjoying being on land again. Then I turned and walked back to meet the sailors.

When I arrived on the beach, the sailors were not there. They were in the rowboats, rowing as fast as they could toward the Adventure. I was going to shout out to them when I saw a very huge man walking through the sea. I was trying to catch up with the rowboats. The sailors were almost at the ship, and I could see that the huge man would not be able to catch them. Instead, it was coming towards me. Great fear went through my mind.

1. What happened when they got near the east coast of Africa?

A．They decided to set sail for India.	B．The captain lost his sense of direction.
C．A storm came and blew the ship heavily.	D．The captain couldn’t tell where they were.

2. What does the underlined word “turnultuous” most probably mean?

A．sad

B．excited

C．bored

D．relaxed

3. Why did the writer get off the ship after reaching the land?

A．Because he planned to help get fresh water for everyone.

B．Because he got tired of travelling and decided to live on the land.

C．Because he wanted to take a walk and look around.

D．Because he was looking for the huge man on the land.

4. What would most probably happen next?

A．The writer saw the sailors were caught by the huge man.

B．The sailors failed to get on the ship because it was too far away

C．The writer tried to run away as fast as possible.

D．The huge man caught the captain and controlled the ship.

3 . In Denmark, bicycling is one of the primary forms of transportation. In sunshine, rain and snow, you will see cyclists on their way to work, to the grocery store, or to social events. The bike is a Dane’s best friend.

Danish cycling culture is as old as the bicycle itself. Bikes were first introduced to the country in the 1880s, and during the 1920s and 1930s, the bicycle became a widespread symbol of equality and freedom. People of all social classes began biking side by side — in the cities on their way to work and in the countryside on their days off.

The increased prosperity of the late 1950s saw some Danes replacing bikes with motorcycles and automobiles. Just like their colleagues around the world, Danish urban planners believed the future belonged to cars, trucks, and ever-wider highways. In the early 1970s, however, the Mideast oil crisis terminated that development. “Car Free Sundays” were introduced in Copenhagen, and protests demanding Copenhagen to become car-free took place. Over time, concerns about air pollution, climate change, and the need for people to get enough exercise have helped bicycles make a big comeback. Denmark’s heavy taxes on petrol and automobiles are a factor, too.

Today, cycling is an inseparable part of Danish culture. Newcomers who do not know how to cycle are encouraged to learn as soon as they arrive. Danish children usually learn to bike before they begin school at the age of six — and often much earlier. In school, children learn about traffic rules, road safety, and the importance of wearing a helmet as well as good cycling habits. Another alternative for families with children is the cargo bike — a sort of oversized tricycle with a large wooden box on the front. It’s estimated that a quarter of all Copenhagen families with two or more children own one of these cargo bikes for transporting kids, groceries, and other necessities. Danish cargo bikes have also won design awards and become a Danish export success.

Commuting by bike is the fastest, easiest and most environmentally friendly way to get around the cities of Denmark. And the numbers speak for themselves: Residents who cycle in Copenhagen request 1.1 million fewer sick days. Cyclists reduce CO2 emissions by 20, 000 tonnes a year on average.

1. What led to the popularity of bicycles in Denmark during the 1920s and 1930s?

A．The convenience of the bike.	B．The prosperity of the economy.
C．The construction of wide highways.	D．The idea that the bike represents.

2. What does the underlined word “terminated”mean in para.3?

A．promoted

B．ended.

C．permitted.

D．funded.

3. What do we know about cargo bikes from para.4?

A．They are primarily used by families with one child.

B．They are unpopular among local residents.

C．They are designed for practical use.

D．They are the national symbol of Denmark.

4. Why does the author mention the data in the last paragraph?

A．To highlight the popularity of cycling.	B．To compare cycling with driving.
C．To show the benefits of cycling.	D．To demonstrate the effectiveness of cycling.

4 . At the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, a handful of female wildlife rangers (护林员) traveled through snowbanks. _______ the strong mountain winds, they moved slowly. Sweat ran down, although the temperature was _______, at around -20°C. “We can’t take a long rest, because we need to _______ a drop in our body temperature,” said Xu Chunmei, a member of the ranger team. After a short _______ they struggled back into the forest to carry out their mission of protecting the forest and _______ wildlife.

The team of female rangers is _______ for patrolling (巡逻) more than 23,000 hectares home to some 50 Amur tigers, one of the world’s most endangered species. Along their path through the forest, the team will search for, and _______ illegal animal traps, and rescue wildlife they come across that may be in _______. During this process, the team not only faces threats from bad weather, but also from the local _______. “On a very hot summer day, ________ a hornet’s (蜂的) nest by accident. All of a sudden, countless hornets rushed at me. And I was badly hurt,” recalled ________ from a team member Zhang Xin.

Despite these difficulties, they tried many ways and ________ to solve them one by one. “Besides that, they are the best data collectors,” said Li Gang, head of the local forestry station. “Their work is really ________.” All of the team members feel proud, and the ________ of wildlife protection has taken root in them. They say they will ________ the concern for wildlife protection to future generations.

1.

A．Braving

B．Studying

C．Enjoying

D．Observing

2.

A．normal

B．different

C．freezing

D．average

3.

A．feel

B．prevent

C．keep

D．show

4.

A．hesitation

B．silence

C．break

D．discussion

5.

A．new-born

B．at-risk

C．world-famous

D．lovely-looking

6.

A．thankful

B．anxious

C．late

D．responsible

7.

A．record

B．remove

C．design

D．avoid

8.

A．peace

B．trade

C．order

D．trouble

9.

A．family

B．wildlife

C．people

D．authority

10.

A．guarded

B．found

C．cleaned

D．repaired

11.

A．worriedly

B．calmly

C．excitedly

D．painfully

12.

A．agreed

B．managed

C．learned

D．allowed

13.

A．easy

B．interesting

C．meaningful

D．boring

14.

A．custom

B．knowledge

C．awareness

D．reality

15.

A．pass down

B．think about

C．keep on

D．look for

5 . 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。

In a small community located at a suburb of Exeter, a disheartening issue had been troubling the neighborhood for years. The once pleasant surroundings were ruined by piles of waste that seemed to multiply with each passing day. Residents were growing tired of the worsening environment, leading many to abandon their homes in search of cleaner neighborhoods. It was in this terrible situation that two young students, Emma and Mia, decided to take matters into their own hands.

Emma and Mia were classmates and best friends from Phillips Exeter Academy, both passionate about environmental preservation and deeply concerned about the pollution crisis their community was facing. Witnessing more and more neighbors’ leaving, they knew they couldn’t stand by any longer. Determined to bring about a change, they undertook a mission that would soon catch the attention of the entire community.

Their journey began with thorough research and planning. The two girls searched carefully on the Internet for information on environmental initiatives and connected with local environmentalists. They organized meetings with residents to understand the issues at hand, collecting data on the types of waste, the sources, and the areas most affected. Armed with this knowledge, Emma and Mia worked out a comprehensive plan and announced it to ask for opinions from the residents. Surprisingly it was strongly supported.

Their strategy was twofold. First, they initiated a waste classification and recycling program. They distributed recycling bins(回收箱) to every household and educated the community about the importance of responsible waste management. Soon, the streets began to show signs of improvement as the volume of garbage inappropriately thrown away decreased gradually.

The second part of their plan was more ambitious. Emma and Mia gathered volunteers from their school and the neighborhood to take part in a massive clean-up campaign. Armed with gloves and trash(垃圾)bags, they began systematically clearing the waste from the streets, parks, and even the local bodies of water. Their firm commitment and hard work inspired others to join the cause.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。

Half a year later, the changes were significant.

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Emma and Mia received recognition and honors for their work.

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6 . About 40% of all food grown in the world goes uneaten each year, according to a World Wildlife Fund report from last year. And when food ends up in landfills, it produces huge amounts of greenhouse gases. So it’s no surprise that the app Too Good to Go designed to be opposed to this problem—by giving consumers the opportunity to purchase leftover, out-of-date or ugly food at discount prices—has become increasingly popular in recent years.

Users of the Too Good to Go app can search for local restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores—and purchase surprise bags filled with whatever food is left over at the end of the day. The bags range in price from about $3 to $5, but they’re stocked with food about three times that value. So customers are also getting a steep discount.

Too Good to Go first launched in Europe in 2015 and opened in the US in October 2020.Today it’s available in cities including Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle and Philadelphia. And the app saves 300,000 meals a day from ending up in landfills around the world.

Besides saving meals from ending up in the trash, Too Good to Go’s primary aim is to increase awareness of food waste, eventually encouraging consumers to effect policy change in their local communities.

“The whole food chain is wasting food. So we need to help,” said Lucie Basch, co-founder of the app Too Good to Go.” But for us, starting with the consumers and raising awareness with a super simple app that anyone can download and start using today was really the opportunity to make a difference for us.”

1. What is the purpose of designing the app Too Good to Go?

A．To fight against food waste.	B．To recycle the leftover food.
C．To reduce air pollution.	D．To deal with world hunger.

2. What does the underlined word stocked most probably mean?

A．enveloped

B．housed

C．filled

D．coated

3. What can we expect about the future of Too Good to Go?

A．It still has a long way to go

B．It can change the existing food chain.

C．It should work together with more grocery stores.

D．It can help improve related policies of communities.

4. Which is the best title of the passage?

A．The Main Cause of Food Waste	B．The Solution for Greenhouse Gases
C．A New App Helps People Reduce Waste	D．A Consumption Concept Becomes Popular

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How is the weather this morning?

A．Windy.

B．Snowy.

C．Rainy.

2. Where is the speaker right now?

A．At the top of Mount Raven.

B．In the newsroom.

C．On a ski slope.

3. What is the lowest temperature tomorrow?

A．-7℃.

B．-12℃.

C．-20℃.

4. What does the speaker suggest skiers do tomorrow?

A．Stay indoors.

B．Dress warmly.

C．Watch sports news.

8 . 假如你校在2024年的世界地球日（4月22日）来临之际，将举行以The World Earth Day为题的英语演讲比赛。请你用英语写一篇100词左右的参赛稿，内容需包括以下要点：
1. 世界地球日的宗旨；
2. 保护地球的具体活动并提出倡议。
注意：1. 词数100 左右；
2. 标题已为你写好。

The World Earth Day

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9 . Air pollution remains a critical health risk in the European Union, claiming over 500,000 lives in 2021, with findings suggesting nearly half of these could have been prevented if pollution were reduced to levels recommended by health experts. Data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) show that of these deaths, 253,000 were linked to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) going beyond the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guideline limit of 5 micrograms per cubic meter. These particles are especially dangerous as they can pass into the bloodstream and affect various organs. Nitrogen dioxide and ozone also contributed to the mortality (死亡频率) statistics, associated with 52,000 and 22,000 deaths respectively. The EU’s environment commissioner, Virginijus Sinkevicius, underlined that air pollution poses the top environmental health risk in the EU. Nevertheless, there is evidence of improvement, with deaths from PM2.5 decreasing by 41% between 2005 and 2021, and the EU targets a reduction of 55% by 2030.

In response to these concerns, the WHO, which updated its air quality guidelines in 2021, warns that no level of air pollution can be considered safe but has set upper limits for certain pollutants. The European Parliament vote to bring the EU’s air quality standards in line with the WHO but decided to delay doing so until 2035.

Sinkevicius said that air quality is indeed improving due to effective clean air policies. Beyond death counts, the EEA also assessed air pollution’s broader impact on diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes, stressing not only mortality but the quality of life impacts. EEA researcher Alberto Gonzalez Ortiz pointed to severe disability states caused by these conditions, worsened by air pollution.

The EEA’s comprehensive approach shows that while the fight against air pollution has seen progress, immediate action is still critical to reduce pollution and reduce its widespread effects on public health.

1. Why does the author mention specific figures in Paragraph 1?

A．To stress the risk of PM2.5 in the EU.	B．To illustrate the impact of air pollution.
C．To prove the improvement in air pollution.	D．To show the guidelines of EEA lose control.

2. What did the WHO do for the concerns?

A．It adjusted air quality standards accordingly.

B．It didn’t perform the new limits until 2035.

C．It claimed current pollution levels were relatively safe.

D．It decided to change the guidelines completely.

3. How did Sinkevicius feel about the air quality in the text?

A．Concerned about its policies.	B．Indifferent due to its level.
C．Uncertain about its impact.	D．Optimistic about its progress.

4. What is the main focus of the passage?

A．The impact of wise decisions on air pollution in the EU.

B．The specific health conditions worsened by air pollution.

C．The progress and challenges in dealing with air pollution.

D．The role of the WHO in establishing global health policies.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the man go to the Philippines?

A．For a trip.

B．For further studies.

C．For volunteer work.

2. Who helped the man with the project?

A．The local students.

B．The local government.

C．The local businessmen.

3. What’s the aim of the project?

A．To explore an island.

B．To help the poor students.

C．To protect the environment.