There was a girl called Cary, who was a new student in Esmarth Vil, a primary school in a small town.
She was the most hardworking girl at her school. Her marks were higher than the others. She was the best, but nobody wanted to be her friend. Her classmates didn’t want to play with her and some even laughed at her. Cary’s teacher Jared didn’t know that.
One day, Jared set an exam and Robert, a boy who was the king of all the students, signed his exam paper using Cary’s name, and changed Cary’s name for Robert’s quickly after Cary handed in her paper. It wasn’t noticed by anybody. When Jared returned all the exam Papers, everybody was shocked. Cary failed the exam, but the others seemed to be happy with that.
The next day, when Cary arrived at school, all the children wanted to be with her and invited her to play with them. Although Cary was surprised, she was happy to play with the other children. During their fun time, Jared suddenly appeared to inform Cary that there had been a mistake, and she hadn’t failed.
Jared explained to the students what had happened and punished Robert. After that, they all stopped playing with Cary again.
Cary couldn’t stop crying this time and ran to ask her teacher why she couldn’t make friends with good school performance.
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Jared was sorry to know what had happened to Cary.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________After hearing Jared’s story, all the children decided to change themselves.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The water town of Wuzhen in Tongxiang, Zhejiang province, holds a series of activities full of local elements during the Spring Festival from January to February.
The most interesting part includes a water market on boats
The ancient town has also kept
The water town holds a large drama festival and
3 . When I first read the wonderful book The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, I was in Grade 9. I came to know about it from my sister. When I came to Grade 10, I started
Then the day came that my first round to
After six months, the second round was
From my
| A．writing | B．applying | C．comparing | D．limiting |
| A．book | B．family | C．news | D．movie |
| A．worries | B．troubles | C．chances | D．dreams |
| A．accepting | B．recording | C．imagining | D．covering |
| A．school | B．office | C．library | D．team |
| A．try out for | B．stand by | C．catch up with | D．cheer for |
| A．anxiously | B．luckily | C．sadly | D．actively |
| A．solution | B．excuse | C．result | D．difference |
| A．coach | B．winner | C．singer | D．reader |
| A．forgotten | B．designed | C．explored | D．trusted |
| A．humorous | B．strange | C．good | D．dangerous |
| A．advanced | B．announced | C．improved | D．canceled |
| A．achieved | B．kept | C．stopped | D．started |
| A．comment | B．experience | C．strength | D．failure |
| A．difficulty | B．interest | C．confidence | D．success |
4 . The New Nordic Diet (NND) is a new food project with key focus on gastronomy (烹饪法)，health, and environment, which will give you a direction for a healthier lifestyle.
Developing a New Meal System
In this first module (模块), you will be introduced to the NND project. You will hear about the background for the project, and the rules behind which are considered to be important to this new meal system.
The OPUS School Meal Study
In the second module, we will study how the OPUS School Meal Study was designed and how the researchers examined the effect of the NND school meals on health, as well as their risk factors for developing lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The study compared the NND with the present situation in schools.
The OPUS Supermarket Intervention
In the third module, we will be looking at the effect of the NND on adults. We will study the effect of eating the NND and the Avenge Danish Diet (ADD), respectively, in terms of body weight, body fat and risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. You will learn about problems and advantages associated with (与……有关) two types of diet, focusing in particular on shopping, cooking and meal structure.
Study the NND - From Food to Health
In the last module we will focus on the health of the NND, the effects published so far from different studies and on the possible factors and foods affecting the results.
1. What do modules 2&3 have in common?| A．They try to find out the NND’ s designers. |
| B．They focus on foods affecting the students. |
| C．They study factors for developing diseases. |
| D．They introduce the background of the project. |
| A．Module 1. | B．Module 2. | C．Module 3. | D．Module 4. |
| A．A course plan. | B．A news report. |
| C．A research paper. | D．A short story. |
5 . As a little kid, I was addicted to math. Since my father was often doing math with my elder sister, I
When it came time for the
One day, the teacher had
She
| A．picked up | B．concentrated on | C．missed out | D．forgot about |
| A．at hand | B．on purpose | C．in advance | D．behind schedule |
| A．term | B．class | C．number | D．content |
| A．called | B．pushed | C．taught | D．invited |
| A．paper | B．brain | C．score | D．method |
| A．sister | B．father | C．mother | D．friend |
| A．words | B．volunteers | C．notes | D．problems |
| A．copy | B．clean | C．solve | D．read |
| A．excited | B．proud | C．helpful | D．anxious |
| A．hurriedly | B．formally | C．happily | D．patiently |
| A．said | B．heard | C．noticed | D．followed |
| A．Now | B．Yet | C．Soon | D．Once |
| A．frightened | B．satisfied | C．confused | D．surprised |
| A．explain | B．send | C．correct | D．make |
| A．styles | B．names | C．praises | D．results |
6 . With the rise of technology, we’re experiencing an important change in our lives. But what exactly are the differences between a modern lifestyle and a traditional lifestyle?
A traditional lifestyle is often defined by cultural and social standards passed down through generations(几代人). However, the modern lifestyle is characterized by a more personal approach, where personal freedom is often more important than traditional standards.
But the differences between the two go much deeper than just cultural standards. The way we live our daily lives has also changed greatly. Modern lifestyles are often characterized by technology-driven convenience. On the other hand, traditional lifestyles favor(青睐)a more simple approach to daily living.
So what does it mean to live a modern lifestyle, and how does it differ from a traditional one? The development of communication methods is a heated topic that gives us insights into the rich history of mankind. Letters were once the primary means of communicating across great distances, and they held a special place in people’s hearts, sharing news of loved ones. Writing a letter was so amazing as it required thoughtful consideration.
As time passed and technology advanced, communication methods changed, and today we live in an age controlled by instant(即时的)messaging and social media. While these tools offer speed and convenience, they have damaged the depth of our relationships.
In our modern lifestyle, we’re connected in a real-time way, but sometimes we feel more disconnected than ever before. The instant messages can leave us feeling anxious, while the art of face-to-face conversation is in danger of being lost.
But it’s not all bad news. Technology has brought us closer in many ways, providing new forms of communication. Video calls, for example, have made it possible to meet with loved ones from anywhere in the world, creating a sense of community that was once impossible.
1. What does the underlined word “defined” in paragraph 2 mean?| A．Doubted. | B．Inspired. | C．Shaped. | D．Contacted. |
| A．They have been out of date. | B．They meant a lot to loved ones. |
| C．They make us disconnected. | D．They changed the way we read. |
| A．It is a must to build a sense of community. |
| B．Advances in technology make the old suffer. |
| C．We should live up to parents’ expectations. |
| D．People are becoming cold and indifferent. |
| A．How a Modern Life Differs from a Traditional One |
| B．How We Can Get into a Conversation with Others |
| C．What Makes Our Lives Change Greatly |
| D．What the Traditional Lifestyle Was Like |
7 . Cole Doss, 31, used his time on the microphone to make an announcement (广播) before the flight to honor his mom, a flight attendant for over 40 years.
“She’s been one of my biggest supporters in my life and in my career (职业) becoming a pilot, ever since my very first flight lesson,” Doss told passengers, later adding, “To my mom, I love you, and without you, I wouldn’t have chosen such a great job.”
Doss said the flight last month from Washington, D. C. to Madrid was not only the first time he and his mom had worked on a flight together, but also the first time his mom had been on a flight that he piloted.
“That was the first time I had been able to fly my mom ever,” he said. “In flight school, she was a little nervous about the small planes, so I was never able to fly with her there.” Doss said his mom typically works on Asia-bound flights, but when she learned he was piloting a flight to Spain, she switched (调班) schedules with a fellow flight attendant so she could be on the same flight.
On the day of the flight, Doss, having been a United Airlines pilot since February 2022, and his mom also worked on the return flight back to Washington, D. C. together. “I wanted to do something special to pay back my mom and let everyone know that this was a really cool event for both of us,” he said.
“She was really proud of me so I’m sure she probably told most of the passengers that her son was flying up front,” Doss said. In addition to his mom’s role as a flight attendant for the United Airlines, Doss’ dad and sister are flight attendants for the American Airlines.
1. Why did Doss make the announcement on board?| A．To read out some new rules. | B．To express thanks to his mother. |
| C．To tell passengers about safety. | D．To help an old lady stay calm. |
| A．It was his first time flying with his mother. |
| B．It took more than 24 hours to reach Madrid. |
| C．He celebrated his birthday with passengers. |
| D．There was only one attendant on the flight. |
| A．Hopeless. | B．Strange. | C．Sorry. | D．Proud. |
| A．His sister also works for the United Airlines. |
| B．He used to be nervous about small planes. |
| C．His family has positively influenced him. |
| D．He always chats with his friends online. |
8 . Many wildlife populations around the world are falling in size. The speed and scale of these losses have scientists worried. In less than 50 years, the number of wild animals has dropped by about two-thirds. That’s the finding of a new report.
To get the size of these populations can be hard. Yet scientists need such numbers to know how the Earth’s species (物种) has been changing and understand how people may be influencing the number of animals.
A group of scientists recently set out to get those numbers. To do that, they worked with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) based in Switzerland, and the Zoological Society of London in England. The team studied more than 38,000 populations of animals. These included more than 5,000 species. The new study looked for changes in the population size of all groups between 1970 and 2018.
The study found that the population has dropped by 69 percent. “It tells us that we need to do something about falling populations around the world,” says Rebecca Shaw, a scientist at the WWF’s office in New York City. The team published (发布) its finding in October. Its numbers were part of WWF’s Living Planet Report.
WWF and the Zoological Society of London work to protect animals and nature. Every two years they publish a Living Planet Report on the influences that people are having on wildlife. Scientists from the two groups collected data on animal populations. They studied how the size of each population changed over time.
“Looking at changes in population size can show us species that are likely to face extinction (灭绝),” explains Brian McGill, an author of the new report. “The species in this study haven’t gone extinct—at least, not yet. So, there is still time for humans to take action and turn things around.”
1. Why did the scientists do the research?| A．To know the changes in the number of wildlife. |
| B．To. offer wild animals better living conditions. |
| C．To tell people to stop raising animals at the zoo. |
| D．To find ways to get over difficulties humans face. |
| A．Introduce an international group. |
| B．Add some background information. |
| C．Come up with new ideas about wildlife. |
| D．Praise the researchers for their courage. |
| A．We can’t get control of wildlife populations. |
| B．We can’t stop the species going extinct. |
| C．It’s not easy to make a big difference. |
| D．It’s not too late to save wildlife. |
| A．A Study Finds Big Drop in Animal Populations |
| B．A Report Shows the Exact Number of Wildlife |
| C．WWF Plays a Key Role in Protecting Animals |
| D．Many Living Species Will Die out Forever |
9 . Like most other American high school students, Garret Morgan imagined his life repeatedly: Go to college and get a bachelor’s (学士) degree. However, Morgan made a big decision in 2018. He started training as an ironworker, which was what he was doing on a weekday morning in an industrial park.
Back then, the demand (需求) for ironworkers was rising and it still is. Ironworkers get about $27.48 per hour. At 20, Morgan got $28.36 an hour. Five years later, he’s on the job full time, working for 10 hours a day, six days a week. “I’m loving it every day,” he said. “It was the right choice.”
While a shortage of workers pushes pay higher in the skilled trades, the financial return from a bachelor’s degree is softening. But high school graduates have been so effectively encouraged to get a bachelor’s degree that high-paid jobs requiring shorter and less expensive training are going unfilled.
The Washington State Auditor (WSA) found in 2017 that good jobs in the skilled trades were going begging because most high school students go for bachelor’s degrees. It’s still true in Washington State and around the country. Among other things, the WSA suggested that career guidance (就业指导), including choices that require less than four years in college, start as early as the seventh grade.
Some 30 million jobs in the United States that pay around $55,000 per year don’t require bachelor’s degrees, according to the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce.
Yet the march to bachelor’s degrees continues. “There’s a belief that the bachelor’s degree is the American dream,” said Kate Kreamer, an expert in career and technical education. “The challenge is that sometimes the degree might keep students from getting jobs. Students are going to college without a plan, without a career in mind, because the mindset in high school is just ‘Go to college’.”
1. How does Garret Morgan feel about his decision made in 2018?| A．Doubtful. | B．Worried. | C．Regretful. | D．Satisfied. |
| A．High school graduates prefer to attend college. |
| B．It’s difficult for them to ask for a pay raise. |
| C．It takes a long time to go on training courses. |
| D．Well-paid jobs ask for a high degree of skill. |
| A．Similar. | B．Exciting. | C．Unwanted. | D．Popular. |
| A．Develop new skills they need to be successful. |
| B．Keep an open mind about high school education. |
| C．Make plans for their career before going to college. |
| D．Go for their American dreams as early as possible. |
10 . Even though it’s been more than 30 years, Brendan Slocumb still feels the heartbreak of his stolen violin.
In his senior year of high school, Slocumb’s family found their home ransacked (洗劫) after a trip abroad. Slocumb, who had been playing the violin since he was nine, went immediately to the hiding spot under his bed. “I looked. My instrument was gone. I looked again. It was gone,” he said.
The stolen violin is one of many life experiences Slocumb drew upon to write his book, The Violin Conspiracy. It tells the story of Ray McMillan, a gifted violinist whose family violin is stolen just before one of the world-class music competitions.
Born in California, Slocumb was raised in Fayetteville, N.C., and began playing the violin through a public school music program. For both Slocumb and his character Ray, the violin was a means to get away from a difficult childhood and a ticket to college and a promising job. After graduating from college with a degree in music education, Slocumb has taught music to students from primary through high school for more than 20 years.
Writing the book was a chance to celebrate Slocumb’s success and honor the people who helped him along the way. In the book, Ray’s Grandma Nora—his first supporter—is named after Slocumb’s grandmother. And Ray’s mentor (导师) Janice is based on Dr. Rachel Vetter Huang, Slocumb’s college teacher, whom he calls “a life-saving force”.
The Violin Conspiracy has been praised for its lively descriptions. After it came on the market in 2022, thank-yous poured in. Slocumb heard from many Black musicians who said “This is a story that I’ve been carrying along as well. I experienced the exact same things Ray has gone through in the story, and noon would believe me. Now it’s out there in the world to see.”
1. Why was Slocumb heartbroken about his stolen violin?| A．The violin cost too much. | B．He got the violin on his birthday. |
| C．The violin mattered to him. | D．He bought the violin from abroad. |
| A．She gave Slocumb much support. | B．She wrote books in her spare time. |
| C．She had saved Slocumb’s life. | D．She taught music in a high school. |
| A．They placed their orders in a hurry. |
| B．They faced an impossible situation. |
| C．They were worried about the coming life. |
| D．They were thankful for Slocumb’s work. |
| A．A children’s story. | B．A news report. |
| C．A book review. | D．A lesson plan. |
