1 . A warbler weighs about the same as four pennies, but twice a year makes an extraordinary journey. It flies nearly 4,000 miles between Canada’s spruce forest and its wintering grounds in northern South America.

A new online atlas (地图册) of bird migration, published recently, draws from a huge number of scientific and community data sources to illustrate the routes of about 450 bird species in the Americas, including the warblers. The Bird Migration Explorer mapping tool , available free to the public, is an ongoing collabration (合作) of 11 groups that collect and analyze data on bird movements, including the US Geological Survey and the National Audubon Society.

For the first time, the site will bring together online data from hundreds of scientific studies that uses GPS tags to track bird movements, as well as more than 100 years of bird- banding data collected by USGS. “The past twenty years have seen a true renaissance in different technologies to track bird migrations around the world,” said Peter Marra, a bird migration expert.

The site allows a user to enter a species — for instance, osprey — and watch movements over the course of a year. For example, data from 378 tracked ospreys show up as yellow dots that move between coastal North America and South America as a calendar bar goes through the months of the year.

Or users can enter the city where they live and click elsewhere on the map for a partial list of birds that migrate between the two locations. For example, ospreys and 12 other species migrate between Washington, D. C. and Fonte Boa, Brazil.

As new tracking data becomes available, the site will continue to expand. Melanie Smith, director for the site, said the next phase of expansion would add more data about seabirds.

1. What is a warbler?

A．A kind of bird.	B．A money system.
C．A mapping tool.	D．A means of transport.

2. What can we learn about Bird Migration Explorer?

A．It is a huge “database”.	B．It is available for a small fee.
C．It can help protect biodiversity.	D．It is supported by a company.

3. What should users do if they want to know the journey of some bird?

A．Enter its habitats in the site.	B．Click the routes in the site.
C．Input its name in the site.	D．Explore its history in the site.

4. What does the last paragraph mean?

A．The site is far from perfect.	B．The site will get updates based on new data.
C．The site will only focus on seabirds in the future.	D．The site has new development directions.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What will the weather be like later today?

A．Rainy.

B．Cloudy.

C．Windy.

2. What will the low temperature be this Saturday?

A．10℃

B．18℃.

C．28℃.

3. What are people advised to do while boating on Sunday afternoon?

A．Take an umbrella.

B．Follow the forecast.

C．Put on more clothes.

3 . What time is it on the Moon? Since the dawn of the space age, the answer has been: It depends. For decades, lunar missions have operated on the time of the country that launched them. However, as different countries plan lunar missions, the current system has been considered unsustainable.

The solution is a lunar time zone. Creating a time zone up there may simplify things. The main objective of establishing a universal timekeeping system for the Moon is to make the contact among the various countries more efficient.

The discussion about how to do that is happening as things are starting to get busy on and above the lunar surface. A lunar lander from one country is set to arrive on the Moon. Another lander, from a different country, is expected to land on the South Pole of the Moon. These missions, along with other possible lunar landings, are happening as a space agency prepares to send four astronauts into orbit around the Moon. China completed the construction of its own space station and previously hinted that Chinese astronauts would be on the Moon by 2030. With increased exploration comes the potential for miscommunication.

“These missions will not only be on or around the Moon at the same time, but they will often be interacting as well — potentially passing communications for one another, performing joint observations or meeting up,” stated a space agency. For all those interactions to happen smoothly, the missions will need to operate on a standardized time, the agency said.

“This idea of timekeeping on the Moon is important because it shows the international development of the Moon,” an expert said. “Precision timekeeping was key to travel on the Earth, and it’s key to travel between the Earth and the Moon.”

A universal timekeeping system for the Moon is needed, but many details remain to be worked out. One of the questions that has yet to be settled is whether lunar time should be set on the Moon or matched with the Earth.

Once a new lunar time zone is established, the methods used to create it will be useful for future space exploration. Astronauts can go to Mars in the next two to three decades and will face similar hurdles that a Martian time zone could address.

1. The author raises the question underlined in Paragraph 1 mainly to _________.

A．introduce the topic	B．highlight the term
C．make a comparison	D．challenge an assumption

2. What can be inferred from the third paragraph?

A．Humans will be busy exploring outer space.

B．It is urgent that humans create a lunar time zone.

C．It is vital that humans conduct lunar explorations.

D．Humans will gain great achievements in lunar missions.

3. As for the lunar time zone, which would the author agree with?

A．It has been successfully established.

B．It may ease managing different lunar missions.

C．It will match the time on the Moon with Earth’s.

D．It can help achieve environmental sustainability.

4 . Many schools have disaster plans in place to help students prepare for a natural disaster and know what to do immediately after one occurs. Here are some additional tips for you.

Create a “go” bag.

When you know a natural disaster is coming, having a “go” bag can help you move to safety quickly when it’s time to evacuate (撤离) .     1     . These need to be essential items you can grab and go with at a moment’s notice.

Sign up for your school’s text notification system.

    2     Your school’s text notification system will likely offer the best, specialized information you’ll need about what’s happening at the school.

    3    

In the moments after a disaster, it’s important to make sure you’re okay. If you do have cuts or scrapes (擦伤) , use the first aid kit to attend to these wounds.     4     , use the whistle from the kit to draw attention to your location, or try to yell to get the attention of first responders.

Stay in a safe place.

In lots of natural disasters, many accidents happen after the worst of the event due to people being out and about too quickly.     5     , by all means seek shelter, but also remember that the aftereffects of a natural disaster can also be dangerous. Look out for falling debris or rising flood waters when evacuating.

A．Check yourself for injuries

B．Make contact when possible

C．If it’s something more serious

D．If the building you are staying in is destroyed

E．Think of what you need and cannot live without

F．Be really careful not to put yourself in any further danger

G．Getting real information timely is critical at moments of crisis

5 . Rock climbing has become a mainstream pleasure enjoyed by many. The natural world offers a thrilling adventure through beautiful environments filled with wildlife.

However, rock climbing happens in places that are generally hard to access and unsuitable for agricultural expansion and urbanization. As a result, they have generally suffered less human impact and the areas tend to be important sites for biodiversity.     1     With the sport booming, the amazing biodiversity sustained by cliff ecosystems is under pressure.

    2     Giving nesting birds some place is what climbers can do. The presence of climbers at the cliff where birds are nesting tends to cause them to abandon their chicks to starvation. Climbers should check in advance if there are any bird nesting restrictions. This information is usually available on climbing guidebooks.     3     If climbers spot a nest, try to leave a note and find a way to communicate this to the rest of the local climbing community.

Some cliff- specialist plant species have very narrow ranges. If a suitable habitat is rare, they have few opportunities to grow elsewhere. However, climbers can remove vegetation and soil when establishing a route that has not been climbed before.     4     So climbers should keep the impact on vegetation in mind when developing new climbing routes. Even they can work with other route developers and conservationists to understand the potential impact on the plants.

The number of climbers heading out to these cliffs is increasing at an astonishing pace. It is essential for climbers to know what they can do for the protection of the cliff ecosystem.     5     Please help those with less experience and knowledge by sharing the information about climbing and biodiversity damage!

A．This can wipe out the cliff ecosystem that was there previously.

B．And some organizations have an online database offered to check.

C．Therefore, every climber is responsible for protecting the cliff ecosystem.

D．Even climbers can ask the climbing gym to organise a discussion about this topic.

E．Seemingly a straightforward way is to spread the word about these good practices.

F．These data can then be accessed by scientists to avoid environmental issues on cliffs.

G．For example, 40% of sport climbing areas in Spain are found in nature protection areas.

6 . Volunteering at Greenpeace is more than a simple individual action. It is a collective force _________ a vision of a greener and fairer world.

When I took my first step as a volunteer with Greenpeace Brazil, I had no idea how this experience would _________ my life and my commitment to our planet. Through Greenpeace. I _________ other people, understood how the community functioned, and exchanged _________ with fellow members. Today, looking back, I see how _________ impactful this journey has been, not only for me but also for the communities in the local groups that, we embraced(拥抱) with _________.

What makes this experience even more _________ is how our campaigns come to life through the _________ of everyone and the passion each of us nurtures for the environment. Whether in the fight against climate change, the defense of forests, or the protection of oceans, each of us plays a _________ role in our own way.

Over time, I have seen our local community __________ awareness and taking action on local environmental issues, especially regarding the mining __________ we face in our state. I witnessed the building of strong connections with other organizations, __________ our movement for a sustainable planet.

My initial motivation for volunteering at Greenpeace was to do my part in __________ the environment. Today, I know that I am doing much more. I am part of a global movement that is changing the world. In this __________, I have found not only an incredible community of people but also a purpose that __________ me every day.

1.

A．improving

B．increasing

C．discovering

D．shaping

2.

A．introduce

B．transform

C．control

D．create

3.

A．connected with

B．competed against

C．went through

D．got across

4.

A．impression

B．money

C．experience

D．work

5.

A．incredibly

B．strangely

C．unfairly

D．fortunately

6.

A．creativity

B．friendship

C．success

D．passion

7.

A．expensive

B．welcoming

C．meaningful

D．inviting

8.

A．kindness

B．support

C．agreement

D．consideration

9.

A．general

B．familiar

C．normal

D．decisive

10.

A．raising

B．encouraging

C．developing

D．building

11.

A．benefits

B．businesses

C．challenges

D．operations

12.

A．starting

B．strengthening

C．designing

D．reducing

13.

A．decorating

B．constructing

C．changing

D．protecting

14.

A．journey

B．career

C．environment

D．campaign

15.

A．orders

B．surprises

C．inspires

D．calls

7 . 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。

In 1904, Jinan, the capital city of Shandong province in East China, received approval from the Qing Dynnsty (1644-1911) government     1     (open) a commercial port. This decision positioned Jinan     2     the first major inland city in modern Chinese history to engage with the outside world,     3     (mark) a new chapter for this city.

Fast forward 120 years, a group of nine young individuals from the initial investing nation, including Germany, the UK, Japan, and the US,     4     (visit) Jinan from June 21 to 23. During their three-day stay, they explored the historical charm of Jinan, reflecting on the     5     (city) past while embracing the confidence and hope in the present day.

Caspar William Zialor, a 32-year-old from the UK, is familiar with Jinan.     6     (current) pursuing a master’s degree in journalism and communication at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, he noticed     7     significant similarity between Jinan and his hometown of London: both cities highlight their waterways as essential infrastructure (设施) for local     8     (economy) growth.

The long history of international exchange and cooperation has not only established a strong commercial foundation for Jinan     9     developed an open mindset that embraces new products, technologies, and ideas.

Even 120 years later, Jinan’s former commercial port distinct has evolved into a modern business center. Today, this area combines its storied past with contemporary     10     (lively), offering a combination of tradition and modernity.

8 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Gardening is a lifelong journey of learning. It’s like finding a hidden library,     1     each plant offers something new to discover. The more time I spend in the garden, the more I realize that the soil is not just a place     2     plants to grow. It’s also rich earth supporting my     3    (person) growth. For instance, I have tried growing different types of plants over the years. Some of my experiments succeeded. Others taught me about toughness and letting go.

10 . For shelter dogs, awaiting adoption can be stressful. Roughly 4.1 million dogs enter animal shelters in the United’ States every single year. Dogs housed in shelters can face great stress due to noise and limited spaces, which can reduce their overall well-being and impact their adoptability. A study published in the journal PLOS ONE found that dogs kept together with companions showed fewer signs of stress and were even adopted more quickly.

“Despite being a social species, dogs are often housed alone in shelters to reduce disease transmission and possible injury from inter- dog conflicts. But this practice can work against dogs’ behavioral health and adoptability,” study co-author and Virginia Tech University animal behavior psychologist Eric a Feuerbacher said in a statement.“ We wanted to examine whether pair housing could be a useful intervention for improving shelter dogs’ welfare.”

Prior studies have suggested that co-housing can produce behavioral and physiological benefits. These studies have typically focused on laboratory dogs or dogs housed for more than six months at veterinary (兽医的) schools. However, those results might not necessarily apply to shelter dogs, many of which have shorter lengths of stay than those dogs studied. This study is the first to examine how U. S.-based shelter dogs perform in co-housing vs. single-housing.

This new study followed 61 dogs, most of which had recently entered the Humane Society of Western Montana. The team placed half of the dogs in co- housing with partners who were put together after a compatibility (兼容) test. The other half were housed alone.

They observed the dogs over a week, recording common stress behaviors. These include lip-licking and pulling back their ears. The team also took daily samples of the dogs’ urinary cortisol (尿皮质醇) to measure for biological indicators of stress.

The dogs that were housed with a companion showed fewer stress behaviors. They were also adopted four days sooner than the single-housed dogs on average. “Many potential adopters might already have a dog,” Feuerbacher said. “Clearly exhibiting that a dog can successfully interact with other dogs might highlight those dogs as good matches — leading to more successful adoptions.”

1. What is the aim of their study according to Erica Feuerbacher?

A．To test the effect of pair housing on shelter dogs.

B．To reveal the situation of dogs in animal shelters.

C．To investigate the impact of stress on dogs’ health.

D．To identify the reasons for dogs’ stress in shelters.

2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The limitations of housing dogs alone.

B．The benefits of co-housing dogs in the lab.

C．The achievement of previous related studies.

D．The necessity of conducting the new study.

3. How did the researchers measure stress levels of the dogs?

A．By changing the dogs’ shelters.	B．By performing a compatibility test.
C．By analyzing their biological samples.	D．By recording the frequency of their conflicts.

4. According to the study, why did the co-housed dogs get adopted faster?

A．They had shorter stay length in the shelter.

B．They interacted better with their partners.

C．They seemed to be loyal to the new adopters.

D．They exhibited greater ability to live alone.