1 . I was talking to my friend Sandy about our children. Sandy had recently moved into the neighborhood with her four kids: Jane, Joe, Christopher, and her youngest, eighteen-month-old Kim. She seemed happy to have kids nearby, until she saw our dog, Sam.
Sam, our shiny black dog, loved to play with the kids and protect them. But Sandy had a fear of dogs, and she started to back away as Sam approached. I grabbed Sam’s collar and made him sit, trying to ease Sandy’s discomfort.
Sandy mentioned that she needed to get her kids ready to go to their grandmother’s house. Just then, her door opened and her kids rushed out. Sandy shouted at them to stay away from Sam.
The kids huddled (蜷缩) around their mom, looking at Sam cautiously (谨慎地). Emma, my daughter showed the kids how to approach a dog slowly and properly. The kids were won over by Sam’s friendly nature, but I knew it would take some time for Sandy to change her viewpoint.
After that incident, we made sure that Sam didn’t go near our neighbors without me present. One day, when the kids were playing across the street. I noticed the eighteen-month-old baby heading towards a small hill. I saw a car approaching and shouted to everyone to watch the baby. Without hesitation, Sam rushed out the door and ran across the street towards the baby. He ran to the boy in time to gently push the baby away from the oncoming car. The kids cheered, completely unaware of the danger. They thought Sam had come to play.
Within a year, Sam had made friends with all the neighbors. Even Sandy started to warm up to Sam and would occasionally come over to give him a hug.
1. How did Sandy feel when she first saw Sam?| A．Excited. | B．Amazed. | C．Fearful. | D．Awkward. |
| A．They looked at Sam with watchful eyes. | B．They formed a circle to protect their mom. |
| C．They held him by the collar to make him sit. | D．They prepared to escape from the dog. |
| A．By running in front of the car to block it. | B．By pushing the baby away from the car. |
| C．By rushing to Sandy’s house to get help. | D．By jumping to the front of the coming car. |
| A．Dangerous. | B．Funny. | C．Brave. | D．Sensitive. |
2 . Are you a fan of outdoor adventures? Do you enjoy scenic views to relax? Look no further, as the following destinations offer all that and more.
Athabasca Falls
Alberta, Canada
Water from the Canadian Rockies flows down into the waterfalls of Jasper National Park, creating a flow with wild energy. The falls are wheelchairs accessible, with a paved path taking admirers to a number of viewpoints. If visitors leave the path, they can explore both the upper and lower regions of the trail.
Akaka Falls Trail
Hakalau, Hawaii
A short half-mile hike is big on sights and low on hard activity. The well-kept ring like trail guide visitors around to see a number of waterfalls, including the 442-foot main attraction, and beautiful local flora (植物群) among the famous landscape. Though there are no hills to climb, there are a number of stairways to go.
Nugget Falls
Juneau, Alaska
Located in Tongass National Forest about 12 miles from Juneau, the Mendenhall Glacier has produced Nugget Falls, a fan-like waterfall that leads into a lake. A series of short hikes allows for different views of the waterfall and icy surrounds, which are also known for frequent brown bear sightings.
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Valley, California
Yosemite National Park is one of the oldest national parks in America and home to the fifth tallest waterfall in the world. Hikers can reach it by taking a 1-mile trail from the lodge or the 7.2-mile round-trip Yosemite Falls Trail route. Late spring is best, with the highest water flow. In the winter, the temperatures dip below freezing. A park admission fee applies.
1. Where can visitors expect to see frequent brown bear sightings?| A．Athabasca Falls. | B．Akaka Falls Trail. | C．Nugget Falls. | D．Yosemite Falls. |
| A．Winter. | B．Spring. | C．Summer. | D．Fall. |
| A．In a travel magazine. | B．In a novel. | C．In a history book. | D．In a diary. |
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4 . In the past generations, our ancestors (祖先) lived with the simplest way. When science and technology materialize, there are various developments in the world that change and improve the way of living of people. As years go by, more and more innovations (创新) were created by applying the ideas of science and technologies. Most of these have positive effects on the society but some of these are harmful in certain ways. However, the importance of science and technology can’t be denied.
Science and innovation have mainly affected society, and their effect is developing. It makes life simpler and makes people more gainful. This change has positive and negative effects. The benefit is making life simpler while the other side is that it makes individuals needy and lazier. By making life simpler, science has allowed man to seek for cultural concerns to improve human conditions.
Science and technology can shape the general public we live in very well and can make us feel simpler, safer and increasingly gainful. However, it also can be used wrongly, which can harm many blameless lives. We must think for our own progress as well as for the improvement of each person of this planet that we call our own home.
In short, science and innovation have made a great contribution to our lives. They may also be related to us greatly. In this way, their effects will depend on how we follow up on them. In addition, if we see the more brilliant side of innovation, it is the foundation of national construction.
1. What does the underlined word “materialize” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Return. | B．Appear. | C．Stay. | D．go. |
| A．Unclear. | B．Negative. | C．Doubtful. | D．Objective. |
| A．A better living condition. | B．People becoming less adaptive. |
| C．People becoming determined. | D．A colorful history. |
| A．Improve studying standard. | B．Help the disabled. |
| C．Think for other people. | D．Treat wildlife equally. |
The old bridge had stood for generations, connecting the two villages across the roaring river. Over time, its weathered timbers and worn stones had become a symbol of resilience, unity, and shared history. People crossed the bridge for daily activities, their footsteps echoing stories of the past. However, with modernization, plans for a new, sleek bridge were introduced to accommodate the increasing traffic and faster-paced lifestyles.
Despite the convenience the new bridge would bring, the villagers faced a dilemma. They couldn’t bear the thought of parting with the old bridge, the embodiment of their heritage. After passionate discussions, they decided to preserve the old bridge as a monument of cultural significance. The new bridge would serve as a testament to progress while the old bridge would stand as a tribute to history.
Years later, tourists from around the world marveled at the harmonious coexistence of tradition and modernity in the village. The old bridge, though retired from active use, continued to bridge the gap between generations, reminding everyone of the importance of honoring the past while embracing the future.
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In July, my dad, mom and I flew to Whitehorse to care for my sick old grandfather. We planned to spend two months in the town of my youth.
A few days before we arrived, my grandfather called to say he was being flow n to Vancouver for another operation. My dad and mom had already booked the air tickets and their leave from work, so even though my grandfather wouldn’t be there, we made the trip north anyway.
Grandfather kept a puppy. It was the only companion of my grandfather while we were not in Whitehorse. He had adopted it from a local shelter(two years earlier and renamed him “Scruffy” because it looked untidy. Its fur was messy. Its ears were like two wings when it ran. While we were alone in my grandfather’s house with nothing to do, Scruffy saved us. The dog needed to be walked. Those walks were chances to re-visit where I’d grown up. I had left that small town behind as soon as I finished high school and had rarely visited home. Scruffy and I took my family to the school, where my picture still hung. We walked through the forest where I once rode my bike. With no one to talk to when my parents were occupied with their own business. I found myself chatting with Scruffy. He was too excited to see me. I gave him many nicknames: Scruffster, Scruff-man, Scruffmaster. He would happily respond to them all.
By the fall, we were back in Toronto and my grandfather was back in Whitehorse. My mom and her brothers took turns flying up to take care of him.
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We visited my grandfather again in November.
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After Grandfather’s death, we had to rehome Scruffy.
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7 . How to seek professional help for depression
People with depression can feel very lonely.
Your doctor will be able to advise you on the various options for talking therapy (疗法) for a range of mental health problems including anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. Painful experiences can be hard to talk about, but professionals understand this. Be as open as you can so that you can receive the best help.
Try going for counselling (咨询)
The counsellors will listen and may ask questions.
Manage your depression with CBT
Cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT) works by helping you identify unhelpful and unrealistic thoughts and shows you how these can lead to problematic emotional and behavioural patterns. Once identified, you can learn to replace unhelpful thoughts with more realistic and balanced ones.
Consider Psychotherapy
| A．Talk to your doctor |
| B．Ask your doctor questions |
| C．There are many different forms of psychotherapy |
| D．So talking about your depression is the first step in getting help |
| E．Working with professionals can help handle the problem effectively |
| F．They won’t provide answers but will encourage you to find your own solutions |
| G．This can help you react more positively to situations causing anxiety and depression |
8 . As a kid, I hated having to memorise those long-winded speeches of Macbeth and Hamlet. Only later did I realise how brilliant Shakespeare was and how knowing his plays gives you a facility for language and deep insight into human psychology.
Now, 400 years later, in today’s world, quick rewards, and smooth-talking influencers, the dishonest characters in Shakespeare’s works are still very much alive. For instance, whenever I see a politician defend himself on TV with righteous indignation (义愤填膺), I remember a line from the play Hamlet: “The Lady doth protest too much, me-thinks.” It is spoken in response to the overacting of a character in the play created by Prince Hamlet to prove his uncle had killed his father. Today the phrase is commonly used to indicate doubt of someone’s sincerity.
A good education grounds you in permanent wisdom that helps you cope with all your victories and disasters. Learning algebra (代数) and statistics helps you make better financial decisions and basic knowledge about economics helps you get out of the stock market before the bubble bursts. I know how hard it can be for your teenage brain to focus on things that don’t make sense in your life right now. But my advice is to do it anyway because one day this knowledge will come in handy.
Take, for example, the 18th century English economist and scholar Thomas Robert Malthus wrote about how the human population was growing at too fast a rate to be sustainable. After reading his works Charles Darwin developed the theory of biological evolution.
People often say that in the age of AI, you don’t look for jobs you look for opportunities instead. To recognize these, you will need to be prepared. More specifically, you should cherish the opportunity to learn new things while never losing sight of the basic principle. The great thing about being grounded in the basics of different areas of study is that you can mix and match them to apply them to all sorts of situations.
1. What does the underlined word “ground” mean in the third paragraph?| A．Lay the foundation for. | B．Keep up with. |
| C．Take advantage of. | D．Make the most of. |
| A．To show his deep insight into sustainable development. |
| B．To prove the success of Darwin is based on his ideas. |
| C．To draw readers’ attention to the fast-growing population. |
| D．To inspire everyone to make efforts to learn skills. |
| A．By making preparations for finding jobs. |
| B．By grasping knowledge on the basic rules. |
| C．By applying theories to different situations. |
| D．By developing practical and critical theories. |
| A．How the Opportunities Hit Me on the Head |
| B．Reading Shakespeare Opens the Door to Wisdom |
| C．Good Education Pushes Individuals Hard Forward |
| D．You Never Know When What You Know Will Come in Handy |
9 . Flights are getting bumpier (更颠簸的) as the climate changes, scientists have revealed. And it is only set to continue or worsen in the coming years.
The study, conducted by scientists at the University of Reading in the U. K., shows an increase in clear-air turbulence unexpected air currents in cloudless air. These invisible currents are potentially dangerous to aircraft. The researchers said the increases are in line with the effects of climate change.
Research in the past decade has shown that climate change will increase clear-air turbulence in the future. “We now have evidence suggesting that the increase has already begun,” said professor Paul Williams, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Reading. “We should be investing in improved turbulence forecasting and detection systems, to prevent the rougher air from translating into bumpier flights in the coming decades,” he added.
The study focused on one of the world’s busiest flight routes over the North Atlantic Ocean. The results show that it has seen a 55% increase in annual duration of severe turbulence. In1979, the duration recorded was 17.7 hours. In 2020, it was 27.4 hours. Turbulence increased by 37%, from 70 hours to 96.1 hours. The increase is due to warmer air from CO₂ emissions. This increases a sudden change in wind speed or direction in jet streams.
Clear-air turbulence is most severe over mountainous areas and also close to thunderstorms. While it hasn’t been known to cause aircraft crashes, it has caused damage to aircraft and injuries to passengers. “Airlines will need to start thinking about how they will manage the increased turbulence. It costs the industry $150 to $500 million annually in the United States alone,” Ph. Dresearcher Mark Prosser said.
“Every additional minute spent travelling through turbulence increases wear-and-tear (磨损) on the aircraft, and the risk of injuries to passengers and flight attendants,” he added.
1. What does the text mainly talk about?| A．The increase in turbulence damages aircraft. |
| B．The turbulence duration has increased greatly. |
| C．Climate change contributes to bumpier flights. |
| D．Flights routes are in line with the climate change. |
| A．He was relieved that turbulence was not dangerous. |
| B．He was confident of the future of the prevention systems. |
| C．He was aware of what to do to reduce bumpier flights. |
| D．He was worried flights would become bumpier and bumpier. |
| A．To reveal the great change in turbulence duration over time. |
| B．To introduce how terrible the flights were in turbulence duration. |
| C．To tell readers about the effect of turbulence on the flight route. |
| D．To stress the relationship between increased turbulence and flights. |
| A．It is the most powerful to aircraft around the world. | B．It leads to aircraft crashes and climate change. |
| C．It can both damage airlines and kill passengers. | D．It puts the airlines under huge financial pressure. |
10 . I started in the profession of journalism in an age of typewriters and telex machines. The technology is totally different now but the principles of honest journalism remain the same.
My first job was at the Bradford Telegraph and Argus (T&A). The news editor, Don retaught me how to get the balance between information and entertainment and to respect the readers, who could always write in to complain.
Later, I went to London Reuters as a trainee, where we had a slang expression — GSIT — which meant “good story, if true”. And it was our job to make sure the stories were true. At Reuters, four senior editor s drilled into us that we were the witnesses of the world. Accuracy and balance were to journalists what basic hygiene was to medics. So as one of very few women in the newsroom, I never felt that my gender held me back. Instead, I realised that competence “being a good operator” — was all that mattered.
I increasingly learnt subtle things about the craft of journalism. As essential as it was to be prepared, it was vital to keep an open mind because you never knew what you would find when you went out into the field. What you found was what you had to report, not what you imagined or wanted to be true. Once, I went to Stavanger in Norway with a fixed idea in my head: American oil workers had come to the city to take advantage of the North Sea oil boom. I was convinced that they would end up raising hell in the area, and, before leaving, sold the story to my editors with that angle. In reality, it turned out to be the other way round. I had to recast my planned story. It was a good lesson for me.
In journalism, you never know who your readers are going to be, and you cannot guess their response. How they respond is their right. You state the facts and leave them to draw their own conclusions. Truth can be bitter. But truth can’t be replaced. “Beauty is truth, truth beauty that is all you know on earth, and all you need to know,” as the poet Keats put it, so beautifully truthfully.
1. What do we know about the author’s work experience?| A．She stood out at T&A for her wonderful performance. |
| B．She respected the readers despite their dissatisfaction. |
| C．She learned most of her professional skills from Don Alred. |
| D．She received many complaints from the readers at Reuters. |
| A．She should improve her competence. | B．She was not treated as equally as men. |
| C．She was quite confused as a trainee. | D．She would have a promising career. |
| A．be very sensitive to unexpected events | B．be prepared before covering an event |
| C．maintain communication with the editors | D．not judge before actually looking into it |
| A．Balance. | B．Independence. | C．Truthfulness. | D．Responsibility. |
