1 . Here are four candidates for the Fattest Bear Week 2022 champion. Fans can vote for their favorite bear on www.explore.org from September 29 to October 5.

151 Walker

Walker is a large adult male. He has a long nose and widely spaced, upright ears. He was first identified as an independent two-year-old in September 2009. He remained a friendly bear until his young adult years. However, he has become very unfriendly to other bears, including some of his former playmates as he matured into a fully grown bear. Walker weighed about 454 kg in September 2022.

480 Otis

Otis is a master of patience. He rarely makes an effort to run after the fish like other bears. Once access to his preferred fishing spots becomes available, he’s extremely focused on the water and waits patiently for them. Otis is one of the oldest bears at Brooks River. He weighed more than 409 kg in September 2022. He was the Fattest Bear Tuesday champion in 2014 and Fattest Bear Week champion in 2016 and 2017.

503 Lucky

Bear 503 has led a particularly unique life. Most bears separate from their mothers at the beginning of their third or fourth summer. However, 503 separated from his mother at the beginning of his second summer in 2014. Small, skinny, and alone, he faced significant uncertainties during that time. Fortunately, he was adopted by 435 Holly, a female bear, who was then caring for just one baby bear. Through his childhood and early adulthood, 503 has remained curious and playful. He often starts playful fights with other bears including some who are larger and older.

128 Grazer

Grazer, who is around 19~21 years old and has a long straight nose and large blond ears, was introduced to Brooks River in 2005. Grazer is the most protective mother bear. She often attacks much larger bears—including some of the river’s largest adult males-in order to provide her babies with safe access to the best fishing spots.

1. How old was Walker in September 2022?

A．13.

B．15.

C．19.

D．21.

2. Which bear is known for its patience?

A．Grazer.

B．Walker.

C．Otis.

D．Lucky.

3. What can be learned about Holly and Grazer?

A．They are caring female bears.	B．They enjoy fights with other bears.
C．They were abandoned by their mothers.	D．They are ready to take other bears’ babies.

2 . 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。

Atule’er, a 200-year-old village in Sichuan province, made headlines around the world when photographs emerged in 2016 of schoolchildren     1     (go) down the cliff (悬崖) on unstable hand-made ladders (梯子)     2     “sky ladders”, as locals called them.

The two-hour climb     3     (be) the villagers’ only way to access the outside world. In recent years, local authorities have replaced their hand-made ladders with a steel one,     4     (extreme) reducing their travel time.

This week, however, 84 households of Atule’er left the ladders behind     5     good, resettling in apartment blocks closer to     6     town centre of Zhaojue county, 46 miles away. They live in new apartments ranging from 25 square meters to 100 square meters,     7     have modern kitchens, toilets, running water, electricity and gas.

Not all villagers have been relocated, however—about 30 households are planning to stay. Atule’er has become a tourist attraction.     8     (far) development will service that industry, with officials plotting     9     (build) a cable car to carry tourists up and down the cliff.

In 2019, the Chinese government had made a     10     (commit) to lift all of its 1.4 billion people out of poverty by 2020. The clifftop villagers’ resettlement is part of that broader drive, and they are not alone.

3 . Quantum theory (量子理论) is perhaps the most successful scientific idea ever. Yet, a century after its birth, something remains deeply puzzling about quantum theory. It does not tell us how physical systems behave. Instead, it treats any physical system as a black box: if you do this to it now, it will react like that later. What happens in between? The theory simply doesn't tell us.

An idea has recently begun to catch on. Perhaps there is no need to make anything up about what lies behind quantum theory. Perhaps it really does reveal to us the deep structure of reality, where a property is no more than something that affects something else. Perhaps this is precisely what “properties” are: the effects of interactions.

Think of a simple object such as a blue teacup. Its being blue is not a property of the cup alone: colors happen in our brain as a result of the certain biological structure of our eyes and as a consequence of the interactions between daylight and the cup’s surface. Its being “a teacup" refers to its potential function as a drinking container: for an alien who doesn’t know about drinking tea, the very concept of a teacup is meaningless. As quantum theory shows: they are defined by their physical interactions with the rest of the world.

Then, it comes with a lesson. We understand reality better if we think of it in terms of interactions, not individuals. This is why, in classic game theory, the winners in the long run are those who cooperate. Too foolishly we measure success in terms of an individual’s fortunes. It misunderstands the true nature of reality, and is ultimately self-defeating, which leads to unimaginable consequence and prevents us from addressing challenges that all human-kind faces as a whole.

1. What possibly does quantum theory tell according to the text?

A．How physical systems behave.	B．How to treat physical systems.
C．What effects one has on itself.	D．What the structure of reality is.

2. How does the author explain “the effects of interactions”?

A．By giving an example.	B．By making a comparison.
C．By quoting a scientist.	D．By conducting a survey.

3. What does “It” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．The consequence we bear.	B．The theory in classic games.
C．The fortunes individuals have.	D．The way to measure success.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To clarify a physics theory.	B．To draw attention to interaction.
C．To challenge a popular idea.	D．To present reflections on games.

4 . GET A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE WORLD’S MOST ATTRACTIVE FEATHERED ANIMALS WITH THESE BOOKS

Flamingo (火烈鸟)

Biologist and photographer Claudio Contreras Koob spent 20 years travelling deep into the wet lands and forests of his native Mexico—and beyond—to feed his flamingo attraction. This book offers a unique window into the behavior and life of red-feathered birds, with more than 120 show-stopping shots displaying their beauty. teNeues, £35.

Around the World in 80 Birds

Inspiring secrets, national pride or scientific discoveries, every bird has a story to tell, from the weaver bird building multi-nest “apartment blocks” in Namibia to the bar-headed goose taking on a twice-yearly trans-Himalayan journey at an extreme altitude. Mike Unwin’s tour is accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Ryuto Miyake. Laurence King Publishing, £22.

A World on the Wing

Pulitzer-shortlisted Weidensaul, who’s at the forefront of research into bird migration, here tracks some of nature’s most remarkable journeys. He sails through the stormy Bering Sea, encounters trappers in the Mediterranean and visits former headhunters in northeast India, where a bird migration crisis has become a conservation success story. Pan Macmillan, £9.99.

Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds

Explore this updated version of the 1968 title, Galapagos: Islands of Birds, by late bird expert Bryan Nelson, with previously unpublished material from his wife, June. The couple spent a year living on two Galapagos islands, studying birds, including the Galapagos albatross (信天翁). This is their clever and amusing account. Bradt Guides, £11.99.

1. By whom is the second costliest book illustrated?

A．Claudio Contreras Koob.	B．Mike Unwin.
C．Ryuto Miyake.	D．Weidensaul.

2. Which book best suits those concerned about the survival of migratory birds?

A．Flamingo.	B．Around the World in 80 Birds.
C．A World on the Wing.	D．Galapagos: Island of Birds.

3. What feature may Galapagos Crusoes: A Year Alone with the Birds have?

A．Its humorous description.	B．Its romantic style.
C．Its vivid imagination.	D．Its moving plot.

5 . Ten percent of the world’s species live in the Amazon Rainforest, including some of the most interesting and unique creatures on Earth. Not only that, but some Amazon native species directly benefit humans. If you like chocolate, and coffee, you’ve benefited from Amazonian plants. Even more importantly, the Amazon Rainforest keeps our air clean and breathable.

Cognizant of its great impact on the planet, activists are working to stop deforestation. A new algorithm (算法) that predicts which areas are at most risk of habitat destruction gives Amazon defenders a hand in their fight against deforestation.

The Trans-Amazonian highway is a road that stretches across the Amazon Rainforest. Branching off of this official highway are around two million miles of unofficial roads, many built illegally by loggers, miners, and residents of unauthorized settlements. Nearly half of the rainforest has one of these roads, which Carlos Souza Jr, a researcher monitoring the Amazon, calls “lines of destruction”, within six miles. Imazon, a Brazilian research institution published a study showing that 95 percent of deforestation occurred within three miles of the “lines of destruction”. Additionally, 90 percent of forest fires were next to illegal Amazonian roads. That makes finding these roads key to preventing deforestation and damage. However, in a two and half million square rainforest, that’s easier said than done. Previously activists manually (人工地) examined over satellite images to spot these roads. They also recorded the result of deforestation. But now, technology may help activists become more proactive (主动出击的).

Imazon researchers fed the manual data into an artificial intelligence algorithm to train it to find the unauthorized roads. The program predicts where there may be roads, with about 70 percent accuracy. Its outputs are then confirmed by researchers using satellite images.

The PrevisIA map and statistics can help governments channel deforestation prevention efforts to threatened areas. The hope is that by identifying the areas in advance, politicians and activists can take proactive steps against the illegal roads, and prevent deforestation before it happens.

1. What does the underlined phrase “Cognizant of” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Causing.

B．Realizing.

C．Recalling.

D．Multiplying.

2. What can we know from the third paragraph?

A．Many illegal loggers will be punished.	B．There exist many risks near the highway.
C．Forest fires did little damage to the rainforest.	D．Fund is the key to constructing this highway.

3. How did Imazon researchers identify the unauthorized roads?

A．Through locals.

B．Through the map.

C．Through field trips.

D．Through technology.

4. In which section may the text appear in a newspaper?

A．Culture.

B．Travel.

C．Education.

D．Environment.

6 . Taylor Swift, US singer-songwriter known for hits such as Shake It Off and You Belong With Me, has earned a new praise-she now has a new species of millipede (千足虫) named in her honor.

The millipede Nannaria swiftae joins 16 other new species described from the Appalachian Mountains of the United States. They have a valuable role, for they break down leaf litter and release their nutrients into the ecosystem. They live on the forest floor, where they feed on rotten leaves and other plant matter, and in fact, they are somewhat tricky to catch, because they tend to remain buried in the soil, sometimes staying completely beneath the surface.

Because of their presence in museum collections, scientists long suspected that the millipedes included many new species, but these specimens (标本) went undescribed for decades. To fix this, the researchers began a multi-year project to collect new specimens throughout the eastern US. They traveled to 17 US states, checking under leaf litter, rocks, and logs to find species so that they could sequence (测定序列) their DNA and scientifically describe them.

Looking at over 1, 800 specimens collected on their field study or taken from university and museum collections, the authors described 17 new species, including Nannaria marianae, which was named after Hennen’s wife. They discovered that the millipedes prefer to live in forested habitats near streams and are often found buried under the soil, exhibiting more mysterious behaviors than their relatives.

The lead author of the study, Derek Hennen, a fan of Taylor Swift says, “Her music helped me get through the highs and lows of graduate school, so naming a new millipede species after her is my way of saying thanks.”

1. Why is it tough to seize the millipede?

A．It’s flexible.

B．It hides well.

C．It feeds on leaves.

D．It looks like litter.

2. What is the author’s purpose in writing the third paragraph?

A．To show scientists’ tough work.	B．To blame researchers’ carelessness.
C．To illustrate millipedes’ importance.	D．To emphasize invention in scientific studies.

3. In which aspect does the millipede differ from its relatives?

A．Habitat.

B．Diet.

C．Nutrition.

D．Mystery.

4. Which can be the best title for the text?

A．Taylor Swift Is a Famous Singer-Songwriter.	B．Scientists Conduct Research on the Millipede.
C．Research on the Millipede Amazed Scientists.	D．Millipede Species Named after Taylor Swift.

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。

The Grand Canal in China, the world’s    1    (large) artificial waterway and most extensive civil engineering project, made it on to the list of World Heritage Sites successfully in 2014. The Grand Canal,    2    (start) from Beijing, runs 1,794 kilometers southward to Zhejiang. The project travels across six provinces and five major rivers, that is     3    (say), the Hai he, Yellow, Huai he, Yangtze and Qian tang rivers.

Constructed in the 5th century B.C. and completed in 1291, it     4    (regard) as a significant means of communication system, transporting grain and strategic raw materials from the fertile south to the grain-consuming north in ancient China.

In    5    meanwhile, the canal also bears witness to cultural exchanges between China’s north and south. A lot of historical    6    (incident), major schools of thoughts, important literary works and folk customs are linked with this waterway.    7    are six river channels and 22 historical sites in Jiangsu, accounting for 40 percent of all the historical remains of the Grand Canal,    8    include classic gardens, old city walls, and son on. Jiangsu’s 683-kilometer long canal is still     9     use today.

As an artery connecting northern and southern China, it has long contributed to the nation’s prosperity and it     10     (sure) continues today as a major means of internal communication.

8 . 假如你是李华，在世界地球日到来之际，你校举办了一场主题为“Fashion from Trash”的时装设计大赛，你的澳大利亚笔友Steve发来邮件咨询相关情况。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1.活动的目的；
2.活动的内容；
3.你的感想。trash 垃圾
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
Dear Stove,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours

Li Hua

9 . Sadness hit me when I realized that 4 p. m. had gone unnoticed. Every day, a few minutes before the________, my cute dog, Jake, used to stare at me, pushing me to get his dinner. Now Jake is gone, and the disappearance of the comforting pace he brought to my days is like a minute-by-minute________of my loss. Friends comfort me by telling me I________ him. But a rescue organization did that. By the time I met him at an________ event, he had already been saved, just not settled.

The real story is that Jake saved me. Before Jake, I was________ from the world by a sheet of dirty glass. Me on one side, everything and everyone else on the other. I avoided socializing. I________reached out I assumed the worst in people and figured they saw the________ in me.

Then I started________this little creature around my neighborhood. Jake never rushed. He ________everything. So I started to notice the rhythm of the neighborhood. I’d________hellos with those in my block and start making small talk with my________. who I’d lived across the hall from for seven years without a word.________ , we developed a real friendship.

Jake was 2 when I adopted him, I was told. In ________ he was between 4 and 6. Whatever had happened in his________ life left him anxious and little trust in humans. But he came to trust me and his trust developed into something else — that this________ little dog learned to be loved, same as me.

1.

A．minute

B．hour

C．walk

D．sunset

2.

A．reminder

B．relief

C．creation

D．preparation

3.

A．loved

B．adopted

C．cured

D．saved

4.

A．adoption

B．recreation

C．reception

D．donation

5.

A．rejected

B．protected

C．separated

D．banned

6.

A．usually

B．typically

C．rarely

D．frequently

7.

A．best

B．kindest

C．coldest

D．worst

8.

A．seeing

B．walking

C．feeding

D．training

9.

A．refused

B．ate

C．valued

D．smelled

10.

A．exchange

B．send

C．accept

D．express

11.

A．cleaner

B．neighbor

C．friend

D．doctor

12.

A．Clearly

B．Occasionally

C．Eventually

D．Generally

13.

A．truth

B．time

C．disguise

D．shock

14.

A．future

B．previous

C．later

D．present

15.

A．shocked

B．stressed

C．refreshed

D．scared

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What won’t the trucks collect?

A．Newspapers.

B．Glass containers.

C．Plastic bottles.

2. When will the woman’s recyclables be picked up?

A．On Monday

B．On Wednesday.

C．On Friday.