One day, the school headmaster announced the arrival of a new literature teacher, Mrs Adams. “Class, tomorrow welcome her and behave well, as she previously worked in the army and is tough and strict,” she shared. Upon hearing she worked in the army, the whole class looked at each other in fear, except Ben.
The next day, Mrs. Adams entered the classroom looking friendly and was soft-spoken. “She looks like she couldn’t even hurt a fly,” Ben said.
Not angry with Ben, Mrs. Adams taught her lesson patiently so that everyone could understand what she was talking about. And she asked the class to prepare for their first test that would be given weeks later, which caused everyone to take notes and listen carefully, except Ben.
He wasn’t interested in the lesson. He thought literature was boring, and he refused to listen. Thus, when it was finally time for the test, Ben struggled to get any of the answers right.
During their next literature period, Mrs. Adams returned all the papers. Almost all received As while Ben received an F. “Do better next time, Ben,” Mrs. Adams called out. But Ben couldn’t accept it.
After Ben went home in time for dinner, his dad Patrick asked him about his test. Ben said that the new teacher was unfair, giving him his failing mark on purpose. Patrick doubted it. The next day, he secretly visited his son’s headmaster, and confirmed Ben was lying. Patrick left the school dissatisfied.
That evening, Ben discovered his dad had learned the truth about his test. “You didn’t put any effort into doing well in that test!” Ben was embarrassed (尴尬的). His face turned red and hot. He was angry. He wanted to take revenge (报复) on his new teacher.
The next day, he followed Mrs. Adams to her house after school. Angry with her for giving him a failing mark and embarrassing him before his father, Ben took a brick from the ground and threw it at her window. Hearing the noise of her window breaking, Mrs. Adams was shocked.
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Frightened, Ben ran away towards home, trying to escape.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Then, following his dad, Ben left towards Mrs. Adam’s house to apologize.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . At 95, Brigid Kavanagh finally realized her longtime dream. Yet, her path to having her words put into
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| A．practice | B．use | C．print | D．effect |
| A．depend on | B．pointed out | C．shown off | D．focused on |
| A．allowed | B．helped | C．reminded | D．forced |
| A．agreed | B．needed | C．managed | D．happened |
| A．feared | B．forgot | C．refused | D．failed |
| A．excited | B．confused | C．prepared | D．determined |
| A．unusual | B．careless | C．concerned | D．finished |
| A．easy | B．wise | C．right | D．necessary |
| A．wasted | B．noticed | C．doubted | D．confirmed |
| A．thoughts | B．efforts | C．dreams | D．articles |
| A．success | B．performance | C．talent | D．point |
| A．friend | B．teacher | C．student | D．boss |
| A．believed | B．expected | C．experienced | D．imagined |
| A．copies | B．changes | C．services | D．chances |
| A．completely | B．eventually | C．widely | D．continuously |
3 . No FIFA World Cup would be complete without “psychic(通灵的)” animals predicting the winners, and Qatar 2022 was the same. A range of animals—big and small—have tried to predict the scoreline.
It all started with Paul, the ”psychic“ octopus(章鱼). He put TV experts to shame with an unbelievable group of correct World Cup winner predictions at the Aquarium Sea Life Center in Oberhausen, Germany. He correctly predicted eight World Cup matches at South Africa’s tournament in 2010, including Spain beating the Netherlands in the World Cup final.
Paul’s successor, Rubio the octopus, did not end well. It became a star in Japan for its 100%success in predicting group-stage matches, including Japan’s win against Colombia in the 2018 World Cup held in Russia. Rubio did not get the chance to make its prediction for the Round-of-16 after it was cut into pieces and turned into seafood.
Taiyo the otter had good news for Japanese fans at the 2022 World cup in Qatar, correctly predicting Japan’s group-stage win over Germany. From his home at the Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa in Japan, Taiyo was given three buckets(桶)to choose from—Japan(blue), draw (yellow)and Germany(red)—and did not hesitate about picking up his tiny football and placing his bet on Japan. He was widely praised online for his action.
And let’s not forget another star—Marcus, the “mystic pig”. In the 2018 World Cup, Marcus predicted a World Cup victory for England after selecting apples with the England flag on British morning television. However, Marcus’ fortune-telling record was shattered when England was knocked out in the semi-final.
Nelly the elephant from Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen, Germany, also meant business when she had a group of 30 out of 33 matches correct predictions in the 2006 World Cup, the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 Euro.
Camilla the ”mystic“ camel from Melton Mowbray in England did have good news for England, however. She correctly predicted the Three Lions’ group-stage win over Iran at the Qatar World Cup. Her owners said that their camel was ”never wrong“.
1. What can we learn about Rubio?| A．It ended up being eaten. | B．It missed the 2018 World Cup. |
| C．It performed much better than Paul. | D．It became famous after the Round-of-16. |
| A．It knew Japanese players well. | B．It could recognize many colors. |
| C．It was quick at decision-making. | D．It was good at catching a football. |
| A．Updated. | B．Shared. | C．Removed. | D．Broken. |
| A．He doesn’t give his opinion. | B．He is doubtful about them. |
| C．He thinks them interesting. | D．He is supportive to them. |
4 . Kabita Lohar lives in Pipriya village, a community located at the banks of the Mahakali River in Nepal. She is usually seen walking along the riverbank, carrying a blue box which contains equipment and chemicals to test the quality of water in the river. As Kabita carefully collects water samples (样本) from the river into her test-tube and observe the color of the water, she says, “Our rivers are getting polluted; we need to raise awareness and encourage the community to save our rivers.”
Kabita is one of the many citizen scientists trained by Oxfam. Around five years ago, Oxfam started working with the communities living in the riverbanks of the Mahakali River through a project called Transboundary Rivers of South Asia (TROSA). The project aims to give the riverside communities more access to and control over water resources. “We use this data to encourage effective measures and raise awareness about water pollution among the community members and local government,” says Kabita.
People used to believe that the water in at the Mahakali River contains something that is good for health, so it was a common practice to drink water directly from the river. But with the data on water pollution provided by citizen scientists like Kabita, they could raise awareness of the importance of not drinking water directly from the river.
Kabita says, “A few months ago, we spoke with our mayor (市长) about introducing measures to prevent the inflow of waste made by families and hotels into the river. Our mayor has stated that he will meet our demands. But we don’t just want promises; we want action, and we will keep following up until the promise becomes a reality.”
1. Why does Kabita walk along the bank?| A．To clean the riverbanks. | B．To collect experimental data. |
| C．To enjoy nature for relaxation. | D．To collect water from family use. |
| A．By showing them the truth. |
| B．By finding clean water for them. |
| C．By encouraging effective measures. |
| D．By stopping pouring waste into the river. |
| A．Energetic. | B．Confident. | C．Organized. | D．Determined. |
| A．Water pollution is serious in Nepal. |
| B．Science is helpful in reducing pollution. |
| C．A citizen scientist fights water pollution. |
| D．A youth makes a difference to her village. |
5 . “Anxiety.” The very word invites discomfort. Its effects—shortness of breath, pounding heart, muscle tension—are outright upsetting. But, as a clinician, I find that we tend to miss out on many valuable opportunities presented by this human emotion. In and of itself, anxiety is not deadly, nor is it a disease. Quite the contrary: it is an indicator of brain and sensory health. Once we accept that it is a normal, though uncomfortable, part of life, we can use it to help us.
We all know working out at the gym is hard. By nature, a “good workout” is uncomfortable, since it involves pushing our physical strength past what we can easily do. The sweet spot of exercise is always a somewhat challenging experience. Similarly, if you want to be emotionally stronger, you need to face some tension. For example, one effective treatment for fear is exposure therapy (疗法), which involves gradually encountering things that make one anxious, reducing fear over time.
Humans are social creatures. When my patients learn to open up to their partners about their anxieties, they almost always report a greater sense of emotional closeness. Also, as international relationship expert Sue Johnson teaches, when we express our need for connection during challenging moments (e.g., “I’m having a hard time right now and could really use your support”), it creates greater connection and turns our anxiety into love.
From time to time, we find ourselves at the end of our rope. Our responsibilities pile up, our resources break down, and we feel uncomfortably anxious—what we’re experiencing is called stress. Simply put, the demands placed upon us outweigh our available resources, just like a set of scales (天平) going out of balance. Focusing on work and pretending everything is OK only leads to disastrous results. Medical treatment for stress may function for a while, but it tends to make things worse in the long run. The only solution to deal with stress is to do the mathematics to balance the scales.
1. What does the author say about anxiety?| A．It is an invitation to diseases. |
| B．It indicates stable mental health. |
| C．It costs us many valuable chances. |
| D．It is a natural emotional expression. |
| A．To prove how exercise influences emotions. |
| B．To suggest an effective way to challenge limits. |
| C．To explain how anxiety builds emotional strength. |
| D．To show a positive connection between mind and body. |
| A．The key to closeness is partners’ support. |
| B．Sharing anxieties improves relationships. |
| C．Humans are defined by their social nature. |
| D．Expressing feelings keeps us off anxieties. |
| A．Devote more energy to our work. |
| B．Increase resources available to us. |
| C．Seek professional medical treatment. |
| D．Master advanced mathematical skills. |
6 . Dr. Joseph Dituri, who is 55 and known as “Dr. Deep Sea”, has just finished an amazing adventure. For 100 days, the University of South Florida scientist lived in a small room underwater. He set a new world record, beating the old record of 73 days.
The farther you go below the ocean’s surface, the greater the pressure. The mission, known as Project Neptune 100, was a scientific attempt to study the effects of living in a high-pressure environment for a continuous period. In his undersea room, Dr. Dituri was living with pressure that was about 66% greater than the pressure on the surface. He believed that high pressure could help people live longer and stay healthier as they get older and that it could also help doctors treat different medical problems, including brain injuries.
Actually, Dr. Dituri went through several big changes. For one thing, he became 1.3 centimeters shorter during his time at the higher pressure undersea. He was also able to sleep much better. His physical conditions greatly improved in a couple of other ways, too.
While he was living underwater, Dr. Dituri stayed busy. He used the project as an educational experience for the youth. “I have communicated with thousands of young people to get them interested in science, technology, engineering and math,” he said. He had online chats with over 5,500 students from 15 different countries. Meanwhile, he kept teaching his college classes and worked with other marine experts to figure out ways to protect and take care of the ocean.
Dr. Dituri said his favorite part of the project was talking with young people. “If we can get people excited about science, that would be a great success to me!” he said. “Maybe one day, one of them will come back and break the record I just set. My greatest hope is that I can inspire a new generation of researchers to push back the boundaries.”
1. Why did Dr. Dituri have the adventure?| A．To learn how human bodies respond to high pressure. |
| B．To research the underwater life better. |
| C．To draw attention to a healthy lifestyle. |
| D．To beat the previous world record. |
| A．His state of health stabilized. | B．He was forced to live a busy life. |
| C．His height changed slightly. | D．He suffered from sleep problems. |
| A．Develop enthusiasm for science. | B．Challenge themselves bravely. |
| C．Expand scientific boundaries. | D．Protect the ocean actively. |
| A．He is high-powered and caring. | B．He is determined and inspiring. |
| C．He is open-minded and insightful. | D．He is committed and optimistic. |
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| A．wisdom | B．enthusiasm | C．patience | D．bravery |
| A．looks | B．dreams | C．backgrounds | D．abilities |
| A．memory | B．lesson | C．experience | D．intention |
| A．putting on | B．taking up | C．putting up | D．taking on |
| A．thank | B．praise | C．help | D．blame |
| A．carefully | B．severely | C．violently | D．seriously |
| A．talking | B．working | C．competing | D．cooperating |
| A．conflict | B．division | C．struggle | D．submission |
| A．chance | B．risk | C．trick | D．pity |
| A．hesitation | B．determination | C．foundation | D．absence |
| A．horror | B．awe | C．relief | D．care |
| A．posing | B．answering | C．designing | D．solving |
| A．persuaded | B．selected | C．consulted | D．questioned |
| A．competition | B．camping | C．training | D．exposure |
| A．comforted | B．dismissed | C．assessed | D．touched |
9 . The world is a vast and beautiful place, full of natural wonders and man-made marvels. From the ancient ruins of Rome to the Great Wall of China, there are countless places that make us proud of our ancestors.
Heritage is our legacy. It is what we pass down to our children and grandchildren. Heritage helps us to understand the past. It can teach us about our ancestors and their culture. Heritage can inspire us.
We can all do our part to help preserve these sites. Learn more about the sites that are on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
Together, we can make a difference.
| A．It can give us hope for the future. |
| B．Choose sustainable lifestyles every day. |
| C．Future generations can be more responsible. |
| D．Unfortunately, many of them are under threat. |
| E．Let’s work together to preserve these incredible sites. |
| F．The more you know, the better you do in the preservation. |
| G．But these places are not just important for our own enjoyment. |
10 . How can a large city find water for 10 million people if it is in the desert? Fog-catching nets on hills around the city of Lima, the capital of Peru, could solve the city’s water shortages for good. A twenty-meter high net tower will soon be displayed in the city as a solution to the problem.
Peru’s capital city has just one inch of rain a year. The city sees high annual temperatures and water consumption rates. Located in a desert, the city’s temperatures are higher than world averages. However, a unique feature of Lima’s weather offers a way of meeting some of this demand. Located on the coast, Lima’s surrounding hills are constantly bathed in waves of fog coming off the Pacific Ocean, and the moisture (湿气) taken in by plants ensures they stay green year-round.
Inspired by fog nets placed by rural communities across the continent, Alberto Fernandez, a Chilean architect currently studying for a Ph.D. from University College London, has designed a series of towers and fog-catching nets. They can collect as much as 1,000 liters of water per day, amounting to 3.6 million liters per year, if enough are put into use. Their towering structure allows them to get into the clouds, collecting more vital water vapor (蒸气), and their unique shape means that no matter the direction of the wind, the moisture-rich fog will strike some part of the structure directly.
The water will largely be used for agriculture — as the water would require filtering (过滤) before consumption — helping free up resources for city residents. Cheaper than filtering water from the Rimac River, these towers and nets, which Fernandez says could be built up to 200 meters high, are part of a series of designs for the Lima 2035 project. It aims to change current desertification and create a new place for sustainable and human-centered food systems that promote healthy diets and improve incomes in the driest city on Earth.
1. What makes plants in Lima stay green year-round?| A．The heavy rainfall. | B．The high temperature. |
| C．The net tower. | D．The unique location. |
| A．The direction of the wind. | B．The moisture-rich fog. |
| C．The height of the tower. | D．The fog-catching net. |
| A．Supply drinking water. | B．Turn desert into rich soil. |
| C．Increase food production. | D．Develop healthy lifestyles. |
| A．Fog-catching towers help solve water shortage |
| B．The driest city on Earth faces a serious problem |
| C．Fernandez designed the first fog-catching net |
| D．Water plays a role in a sustainable food system |
