1 . Five nutrition myths and what health experts want you to know instead

MYTH 1: Fresh fruits and vegetables are always healthier than canned, frozen or dried varieties.

Research has found that frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables can be just as nutritious as their fresh counterparts.     1     However, some canned, frozen and dried varieties contain added sugars, saturated fats and sodium, so be sure to read nutrition labels, especially on prepared foods.

MYTH 2:     2    

By the 1980s, doctors, government health experts, the food industry and the media were reporting that a low-fat diet could benefit everyone. As a result, many people replaced calories from fat with calories from refined carbohydrates such as white flour and added sugar. In reality, healthy fats help reduce your risk. Examples of those include monounsaturated fats (found in olive oil, avocados and certain nuts and seeds) and polyunsaturated fats (found in sunflower oil, walnuts, fish and flaxseed).

MYTH 3: “Calories in, calories out” is the most important factor for maintaining weight.

It’s true that if you burn more calories than you consume, you will probably lose weight.     3     Rather, it’s the types of foods we eat that may be the long-term drivers of those conditions. Ultra-processed foods can lead to weight gain.

MYTH 4: Plant beverages are healthier than dairy milk.

While the nutrition of plant-based beverages can vary, many have more added ingredients which can contribute to poor health than cow’s milk.     4     Almond (杏仁) beverage on the other hand, typically has one or two grams in the same amount.

MYTH 5: Potatoes are bad for you.

Potatoes have often been vilified in the nutrition community because of their high glycemic index, which can spike your blood sugar. However, potatoes are rich in vitamin C, potassium, fibre and other nutrients, especially when consumed with the skin on.     5    

A．All fat is bad.

B．All fat is not beneficial.

C．The reason for this is that they are rapidly digested.

D．They are also inexpensive and available year-round in grocery stores.

E．Typically, cow’s milk has about eight grams of protein per 250 millilitres.

F．They can be an easy way to make sure there are always fruits and vegetables available at home.

G．But research does not suggest that eating more will result in becoming overweight or obese.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the main topic of the talk?

A．Energy conservation.

B．New housing construction.

C．The number of bicycles and cars.

2. What is the purpose of building new houses facing north or south?

A．To keep out the cold.

B．To keep other houses warm.

C．To avoid being overheated in summer.

3. How did the City Council reduce the number of cars in the city?

A．By cutting back on parking.

B．By building 24 miles of bicycle paths.

C．By encouraging university students to use bicycles.

4. Why do people in Davis choose to drive small cars according to the speaker?

A．To save gas.

B．To relieve traffic jams.

C．To test new energy alternatives.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is HS2?

A．A road.

B．A railway line.

C．An airport.

2. What stage is HS2 at?

A．Planning.

B．Building.

C．Using.

3. What does China offer to do for HS2?

A．Reduce the cost.

B．Cut down the building time.

C．Make it become more wonderful.

4. How does the man feel about Chinese projects?

A．Worried.

B．Indifferent.

C．Impressed.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man think have changed in his hometown?

A．The environment.

B．His friends.

C．Job opportunities.

2. What is the man’s personal life like?

A．He is single.

B．He has children.

C．He doesn’t have a wife.

3. When does the man plan to return to his job?

A．In a year.

B．In three months.

C．In about half a month.

5 . 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。

When night falls, the hustle and bustle of the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou turns to the banks of the Pearl River in Liwan district. Hundreds of people and cars     1     (decorate) with colorful lights and eye-catching shop signs swarm (挤满) a local car boot sale bazaar (集市).

Liang Jinsheng, a local youth, sells lemon tea at the bazaar,     2     was opened to the public on July 15 last year. The almost one-square-meter car trunk is his space for tea making.

“I used     3     (work) in the catering industry. I saw on the Internet many people doing business at car boot sale bazaars. So I decided to give it     4     try, as doing business is low-cost and low-risk,” Liang says.

“Although my ‘shop’ is small, I have obtained the necessary business licenses     5     will stick with hygienic (卫生的) standards to ensure food     6     (safe),” Liang adds.

While     7     (make) the lemon tea, Liang also livestreams on short-video platforms to drive traffic.

“Recently, a lot of residents     8     (come) to my tea booth after watching my livestream. I make around 1,000 yuan ($148) at the bazaar every night,” he says.

    9     most cases, Guangzhou will support these new types of business activities, says the city’s commerce department, noting that many commercial plazas (露天广场) have offered     10     (much) space for car boot sales and introduced night-themed activities to stimulate consumption.

6 . I was then in my early twenties. Even though I was armed with a degree in Education, finding a ______ teaching job was not easy. I had to try some temporary ones.

This year, when a golden opportunity ______ to teach 5th grade students in a local school. I ______ it and took things seriously. I ______ myself with lesson plans, taught with enthusiasm, and stayed ______ with the students. I had no hesitation in ______ the kids when they got the answer right, and encouraged them if they didn’t.

One day when the kids were _______, a girl approached and handed me a ______ before she went home. On it was a lovely drawing full of childlike wonder, ______ by the words, “You are the best teacher I have ever had!” It really amazed me that one of my kind comments had ______ that girl’s heart greatly. I took that note home and ______ put it in a folder, looking on it as a ______ because it was very important. Anytime I was feeling down I would look at it and it proved to be a ______ .

That experience showed me the ______ of just a single kind word. It encouraged me to continue to try my best each day to ______ love and kindness through my words and actions. Wish the same for others.

1.

A．first-rate

B．well-paid

C．labor-saving

D．full-time

2.

A．escaped

B．demanded

C．arose

D．arranged

3.

A．jumped at

B．thought about

C．waited for

D．dreamt of

4.

A．occupied

B．amused

C．concerned

D．contented

5.

A．familiar

B．positive

C．strict

D．consistent

6.

A．evaluating

B．supporting

C．instructing

D．congratulating

7.

A．graded

B．dismissed

C．tested

D．taught

8.

A．note

B．gift

C．parcel

D．book

9.

A．judged

B．indicated

C．emphasized

D．accompanied

10.

A．hardened

B．touched

C．broken

D．gladdened

11.

A．simply

B．casually

C．carefully

D．eagerly

12.

A．reminder

B．treasure

C．proof

D．secret

13.

A．comfort

B．fortune

C．fantasy

D．privilege

14.

A．target

B．application

C．power

D．principle

15.

A．clarify

B．find

C．feel

D．spread

7 . It was a cold winter night and I was sleeping in my warm and cosy bed. My cousins had come to stay with me at my house. The sound of thunder could be heard in the distance, but getting closer by each passing minute.

I woke up and saw that my cousins were not sleeping in the spare beds in my room. They were gone! I had a thousand questions in my mind, “Where were they? Had someone kidnapped (绑架) them?”

This filled me with fear. I wondered if I should go and tell my parents, then I decided to check downstairs first to see if they were playing tricks with me or trying to pull my leg. I stepped out of the room and decided to go downstairs to investigate.

When I stepped on the top step, I slipped and rolled down the stairs like a ball. It was the most miserable experience rolling down the stairs! My legs were hurting and I had a bump (肿块) on my forehead.

When I entered the living room, the electricity went off, and because I couldn’t see anything, I accidentally bumped into the wall. This made me feel dizzy. When I looked beside me, I saw a figure but couldn’t make out what it was. The figure started to move here and there, and then I heard strange and frightening sounds.

I glanced back towards the direction of the figure, but there was no sign of it this time. This made me frightened. Again I could hear someone talking and jumping in the room. I stayed rooted where I was.

Suddenly the TV switched on by itself. I was totally scared now. Then I felt as if someone was patting my shoulder. I hurried in the direction of the electricity switch and turned it on. Suddenly a person appeared in front of me and turned off the lights. I froze with fright for a moment but managed to get enough courage to move away, only to trip over a rope.

注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好。

Someone then switched the lights on again.

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But soon I was also laughing with them after I had calmed down.

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8 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之成为一篇完整的短文。

Philip found himself at a crossroads. Although Mrs. Ford, his head teacher, appreciated his stories, the label of “nerd” (呆子) from his classmates cast a shadow over his passion for writing. Discouraged and feeling that his writing served no purpose in the eyes of others, he thought about giving it up.

One day, during recess (课间), as Philip was absentmindedly taking down some random events of the day, he heard an anxious voice calling out for help. He put down his pen, glanced out the window, and saw a gathering of people near the playground fence. With concern, he walked over and joined the crowd.

In the centre of the crowd was Robin, a sporty boy in the class, who was injured on the knee and bleeding heavily. Robin was playing kickball when the ball unexpectedly shot over the playground fence, landing in the old park next to the school. As he ran to get the ball, he tripped over the overgrown weeds, his left knee crashing into a broken bench. Robin’s face paled, perhaps from both pain of the bleeding knee and his panic. Concerned classmates surrounded him, and Mrs. Ford hurried to the scene, providing some initial care before sending him to see the doctor.

Amidst the lively discussion of the crowd, Philip absorbed the information that the park had been abandoned for ages. Turning his attention to the park, he was astonished at its awful state. Overrun with weeds, broken benches, rusty sports facilities, and scattered rubbish, the park was practically a dangerous place for students.

Philip was probably a nerd when involved in reading or writing, but he was never ignorant of the world around him. He felt a strong desire to do something, and the only way he could think of was to pick up his pen.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The next day witnessed Philip getting down to work.

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As the article spread, offers of help poured in.

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9 . Every book can confirm that reading a good book can take you to a special place where your imagination runs free and everything is possible. To gift the love for books to as many kids as possible, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gives out free books to young children. According to the US Department of Education, around 30 million American adults are at a low basic literacy level or barely literate. Imagination Library works hard to change this.

Dolly is a country music superstar, songwriter, actress, author, successful business owner, and a philanthropist (慈善家), but above all, she is truly a self-made woman. Dolly was born in a one-room cabin in Pittman Center, Tennessee in the Smoky Mountains. She was one of twelve children and her father worked very hard to care for his family, but never attended school and couldn’t read and write. Dolly has said that her father was the smartest man she ever knew, and he was the inspiration for her book gifting program.

Dolly’s vision for Imagination Library was to get children really excited about books and to foster a love of reading. She wanted to ensure that children could own books no matter what their family incomes were. “Literacy is so important,” said Dolly, “because if you can read, you can self-educate.” These gifts of high-quality, age-appropriate books come directly to the children every month right to their mailboxes.

The program began in 1995 and originally served children in Sevier County, Tennessee where Dolly grew up. It was such an instant success that only five years later, the initiative went national and is now available to children in Canada, the UK, and Australia.

1. Why does the author mention the US Department of Education in paragraph 1?

A．To emphasize kids’ lack of interest in literature.

B．To stress the influence of Imagination Library.

C．To present the decreasing literacy rate in the US.

D．To show the current literacy crisis in the US.

2. What inspired Dolly to start the book gifting program?

A．Her sufferings in the early life.

B．Her success as a business owner.

C．Her father’s inability to read and write.

D．Her desire to become a philanthropist.

3. Which of the following best describes the impact of Imagination Library program?

A．Far-reaching.

B．Predictable.

C．Short-lived.

D．Undefinable.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Dolly Parton: The Self-Made Philanthropist

B．The Rise of Literacy in the United States

C．The Importance of Reading for Kids’ Education

D．Imagination Library: Gifting Love for Reading

10 . One overlooked benefit of lab-grown food is that it may help the UK deal with the crisis in housing affordability. As farming is replaced by precision fermentation (发酵) , the significant amount of land currently used for livestock farming(including parts of the green belt) will be freed up for development in places that people actually want to live.

However, we’d take a different lesson from the promise of lab-grown meat. Free-market environmentalism and harnessing the power of innovative technologies — supported by market-based measures like a border-adjusted carbon tax — can successfully tackle the problem of man-made climate change without fundamentally uprooting the way we run society. Saving the planet doesn’t have to cost us the earth.

It is important to acknowledge that certain types of livestock farming may have issues with sustainability and climate change. But it is not true of all farming systems; and the issues that do exist are being dealt with using the latest research into genetics and biotechnology-for example, recent research has shown that certain types of seaweed can reduce methane emissions from cattle to close to zero.

Farmer data also shows that increased sales of milks have not seen a corresponding reduction in dairy sales.

The global food system, consumer choices and climate change are incredibly complex issues, and anyone who proposes simple solutions is almost certainly not in possession of all the relevant facts and data. Livestock are an important part of humanity’s future food needs.

1. Why does lab-grown food help Britain to solve the housing affordability crisis?

A．As farming is replaced by precision fermentation, the level of agricultural development is improved.

B．The significant amount of green belts are used for development in places that people actually want to live.

C．Lab-grown food is more environmentally friendly and beneficial to human health.

D．A large amount of land used for livestock farming will be freed up for residence.

2. What lessons have learned from the promise of lab-grown meat?

A．Free-market environmentalism can change the way society operates.

B．Adjusting carbon tax can successfully solve the problem of climate change.

C．Adopting the power of innovative technologies is useful for saving the earth.

D．Saving the earth requires changing the way society operates.

3. Which of the following best explains “harnessing” underlined in paragraph 2?

A．obtain

B．exploit

C．inherit

D．develop

4. It can be inferred from this passage that .

A．global food issue is so complex that there are no complete research data.

B．sustainability and climate change are common problems in agricultural systems.

C．some kinds of seaweed can make the amount of methane emitted by cattle ineffective.

D．the sales of substitute dairy products increased, and the sales of dairy products decreased accordingly.