1 . 下次当你花太多时间在网上的时候，你应该意识到这是一个坏的行为(the next time, behavior)。(汉译英)

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2 . 正是在嘉兴，这些出席会议的人欣赏到了令人惊叹的风景(强调句，present，amaze)。(汉译英)

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3 . The 13-year-old Life Scout named Jonathan in Troop 506 is pioneering new ways to perform acts of kindness.

Like many troops, 506 sells popcorn each fall to raise money. In 2019, while still a Cub Scout, Jonathan watched as kids who’d made $1,800 or more in sales walked across a stage to receive a Lego set as a prize. “I really want that Lego set,” he said.

The next year, he successfully got his Legos. However, Troop 506 not only provides Lego sets but also contributes a percentage of their sales in the form of gift cards for Scouting-related activities. Encouraged, Jonathan spent the next few years developing a surprising sale skill.

The year 2021 saw him achieve impressive sales of $46,193.75, making him a top seller in the nation and bringing him $5,000 worth in Amazon cards, He might have spent it on himself, but he had other ideas. Popcorn season closes in late November, and the holidays were on his mind—particularly the stories his father had told him about his own days in foster care.

“They don’t really have Christmas,” Jonathan said. With $5,000, he could bring Christmas to a lot of kids. With the help of his mother, he made his way to the social services offices.

Anyone else might have simply sent in the money and felt they’d done enough. Not Jonathan. He requested information about each kid, including age, gender and interests. He changed from a big seller to a big spender, personally choosing gifts for dozens of kids, like a Santa.

“The most worthwhile thing,” he said, “is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.”

1. What encouraged Jonathan to improve his selling techniques?

A．The Lego set to be received as a prize.	B．The money to be raised by selling popcorn.
C．The cards that could be gained to buy goods.	D．The praise that a sales champion would win.

2. Why is Jonathan’s father mentioned in paragraph 4?

A．To explain why Jonathan had other ideas.

B．To show how his father’s story impressed him.

C．To compare lifestyles of two different generations.

D．To provide information about Jonathan’s childhood.

3. Which of the following can best describe Jonathan?

A．Outgoing and selfless.	B．Brave and smart.
C．Thoughtful and caring.	D．Gifted and honest.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．A Scout Helps in Social Service Offices	B．A Scout Sells a Record Amount of Popcorn
C．A Scout Changes from a Seller to a Spender	D．A Scout Plays Santa for Kids in Foster Care

4 . 由于政府的大力支持和当地人民群众的不懈努力， 大部分被地震摧毁的建筑都得到了修复。(with…；which...) (汉译英)

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。

On October 15th, the 9th Silk Road International Arts Festival kicked off in Xi’an with the theme of “Silk Road New Movement, Beautiful New Future”. The event, which     1     (draw) artists from over 90 countries and areas, turned the city     2     a global cultural center.

“Ommi Chang’an”, directed by Zhang Yimou, made     3     (it) first appearance during the festival. This large scale performance is the fruit of nine artists     4     (lead) by Zhang Yimou. It is a mixture of tradition and modernity, history and the future, humanities and technology. It connects Xi’an with the world, bridging the present, future and past,     5     crossing distance and time to present the beauty of Silk Road culture.

This year’s festival had 37 outstanding performances,     6     (show) the achievements of the “Belt and Road” initiative (倡议).     7     unique addition to the festival was the “Silk Road Starting Point Cultural Tourism Experience” tour,     8     enabled artists to visit and experience     9     (variety) Silk Road themed cultural landmarks in Shaanxi, providing an opportunity to share the unique traditions and history with a global audience. The festival also hosted special events like Malaysia Culture Day and International Modern Art Week,     10     (far) enriching the cultural experience.

6 . The lost joy of postcards

Trust me on this, traveler: Sending picture postcards to friends and family spreads joy back home and in the process shows aspects of your destination you’d otherwise miss.     1    

You’ve already guessed, from your own mailbox perhaps, that sending picture postcards is a dying art.     2     These days fewer than 5 million are sold, and many of these are for souvenirs (纪念品), not mailing. Instagram, Facebook and Twitter are responsible.

I avoid social media, mostly on sociopolitical grounds. So instead of brag (吹嘘) posts of my travels, I let people know where I am and that I’m thinking of them by sending postcards. And not just any postcards.     3     Whatever the subject, they have to be of highest quality, not the 10 for $1 variety.

    4     Because that’s impersonal (无人情味的). Because your friends haven’t received one in years. Send to delight them! To surprise them! To be different from the crowd on social media.

Well, what to write once you’ve gotten the cards and the stamps? Here’s the thing: postcards are small. It’s the thought that counts, truly.     5     Maybe you won’t be traveling for a while, but so what? Send a postcard from wherever you are. The “like” and smile you’ll get will be just as warm.

A．I shop for them with an authority’s eyes.

B．Postcard senders also learn a lot about hotel culture.

C．I know this because I am an addictive picture postcard sender.

D．Years ago, tens of millions of them were sent worldwide yearly.

E．It’s puzzling how different the prices to send a postcard abroad are.

F．The receivers will be surprised and pleased no matter what you write.

G．Why send them when a big hello on Instagram to everyone you know is so easy?

7 . With their beautiful feathers, roosters might be forgiven for secretly taking quick looks in the mirror—especially as research now suggests the birds may be able to recognise themselves.

The ability to recognise oneself in the mirror has so far been found in a handful of animals, including elephants, dolphins, and certain fish and birds. Sonja Hillemacher, one of the authors of the study at the University of Bonn, said animals that can recognise themselves in a mirror often seemed to have more advanced cognitive abilities, and that there was a link to social and emotional wisdom, as well as self-awareness. “This ability is a basic aspect of cognition. It is also important for us,” she said.

Writing in the journal Plos One, Hillemacher and her colleagues note that roosters tend to call out to their fellow chickens if they see a threat. If a rooster is alone, however, it does not usually raise the alarm as it could draw the enemy’s attention.

In the experiment, the team placed a rooster in an indoor space and then placed a mirror, or another rooster, or nothing. The team then showed the image of a flying hawk (鹰) onto the ceiling in the space.

The results from 58 roosters found that the birds made far more alarm calls when they could see another rooster nearby, with 1.33 alarm calls per bird on average over three tests, than when alone (0.29 calls on average) or faced with the mirror (0.43 calls on average). In the follow-up experiment, the team found a similar reduction in calls when they placed a second rooster out of sight behind the mirror. The team said the findings suggest the birds did not regard their reflection as another rooster, even when there was also the presence of smell and sound of a second bird, which proves that roosters may recognise themselves in a mirror.

1. What does the new study led by Sonjn Hillemacher show?

A．Only a few animals can recognise themselves in a mirror.

B．Some animals have cognitive abilities similar to humans.

C．Roosters will enjoy their own beauty when looking in a mirror.

D．Roosters may have the ability to recognise themselves in a mirror.

2. What is the purpose of paragraph 3?

A．To stress the importance of the research.	B．To provide the scientific basis for the research.
C．To explain reasons for carrying out the research.	D．To offer details of the preparation for the research.

3. What do we know about how the experiments were conducted?

A．A flying hawk was put in an indoor space.	B．A second rooster was placed near a mirror.
C．Different conditions were set to test the roosters.	D．Separate areas were needed to group the roosters.

4. How did the roosters react in the experiments?

A．They made only a bit more alarm calls with a second rooster in sight.

B．They made fewer alarm calls when faced with a mirror than when alone.

C．They made more than one alarm call in each test with another rooster in sight.

D．They made similarly fewer alarm calls when another rooster was hidden nearby.

8 . Choosing a hotel, restaurant or new product can be a difficult task. There’s so much on offer, and making a mistake can be expensive. This is why many people turn to online reviews—opinions and information written by people who have used a service or bought a product. But can we trust them?

About 70% of Americans say they believe online user reviews. According to experts, this is because when we read a review by another consumer, we feel like we’re getting a personal recommendation from a friend. But a recent study shows that about one third of online reviews are fake. Apparently, companies are so desperate for good reviews that they’ve started to “play” the system. So, how do they do it?

One trick is to give positive reviews to your own product or service. Best-selling writer RJ Ellory was recently caught writing 5- starreviewso fhisownbooksonAmazon.com. Using a pen name, he called one of his books a “modern masterpiece (杰作)” and said another would “touch people’s hearts”. RJ also wrote negative reviews of his competitors’ books.

Another trick is to “buy” good reviews. Last year, the Cove Hotel in Cornwall was caught giving guests discounts if they wrote “honest but positive” reviews on TripAdvisor. The trick worked—one guest called The Cove “a dream comes true”. Some people are even making a living by writing favourable reviews. In 2010, American Todd Rutherford started GettingBookReviews.com. For $99, Todd would write a positive review of your book on Amazon.com; and for $999, he’d write 50 reviews.

So, how can you tell a fake review? First, if the reviewer uses lots of highly positive language, it’s probably fake, Secondly, if the review reads like an advertisement, it probably is an ad. And finally, if the review is negative but also speaks highly of a competitor, it might have been written by that competitor.

1. The author introduces the topic of the text in paragraph 1 by ______.

A．discussing some questions	B．describing a common situation
C．presenting different opinions	D．analyzing a specific example

2. What does the underlined word “fake” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．False.

B．Fair.

C．Honest.

D．Disappointing.

3. What can we learn from paragraph 3 and paragraph 4?

A．Positive reviews can touch people’s hearts.

B．Companies use the reviewing system to their advantage.

C．Many hotels pay guests to write positive reviews for them.

D．Writing reviews is a major source of income for Internet users.

4. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．Features of some types of online reviews.

B．Reasons behind choices of online reviews.

C．Suggestions on how to judge online reviews.

D．Ways to tell positive online views from negative ones.

9 . As far as fantastic drives go, few can compete with Highway 395. Here’s what you need to know before starting a road trip along it.

▲ What to Know About Driving on Highway 395

Highway 395 begins in Hesperia, a city about 90 minutes east of Los Angeles. It then continues for 1,300 miles until its end point at the Canadian border (边界). While the entire drive is beautiful, its most famous section runs from the Los Angeles area up to Reno, Nevada.

▲ Where to Stop Along Highway 395

CONVICT LAKE

Convict Lake, one of California’s clearest bodies of water, is a beloved destination for photographers. During your drive, you can pull over for a photo, or quickly hop on a boat and cast a fishing line to see what you can catch.

MAMMOTH MOUNTAINM

Just around the corner, you’ll find Mammoth Mountain, one of America’s best ski destinations. Mammoth is renowned for its extended ski season, often lasting until July, and offers excellent terrain (地形) for all skill levels.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

During your drive, pay n visit to Yosemite National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, you can watch climbers make their way up Half Dome, feel the power of Yosemite Falls, and enjoy the beauty of Tuolumne Meadows.

▲ When to Drive on Highway 395

Because many attractive places along Highway 395 are all-season destinations, there’s really no wrong time to depart on this road trip. However, it’s important to remember the road can get rather dangerous in winter. Check the highway website before leaving to ensure you’re aware of the conditions.

1. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A travel website.	B．An official document.
C．A science report.	D．A geography textbook.

2. What do the three recommended places to visit have in common?

A．They are places suitable for sports fans.

B．They show the historical changes in America.

C．They have beautiful views and excellent terrain.

D．They offer chances for people to get close to nature.

3. What can we learn about Highway 395?

A．It starts in Los Angeles and ends in Canada.

B．There isn’t a bad time to start a road trip along it.

C．No special preparations are needed before leaving for it.

D．Its most famous destinations are in the Los Angeles area.

10 . Animals can be heroes.

One sunny afternoon as I sat on my back porch, I noticed my loyal dog Louie playing in the yard. Suddenly, barking (吠叫) ________, he rushed to the chicken cage.

________, I walked over to see what was going on. As I approached I saw a small snake slithering (爬行) along the ground. Louie was barking and ________ the snake around the cage, ________ to protect his feathered friends. I watched in amazement as Louie ran around the yard, ________ over flowerpots. The snake, ________ by Louie’s sudden appearance, slithered away as fast as it could. But Louie wasn’t about to let it ________. He continued his chase, trying to ________ the snake out of the yard.

The hunting went on for what full like ages, with Louie and the snake moving quickly around the yard. Finally, Louie managed to ________ the snake near the garden shed. With a winning bark, he dashed forward to grab the snake in his Jaws — but ________ and ended up falling into a pile of leaves. The snake, ________ its chance, slipped away into the underbrush, Louie ________ from the leaves, looking a bit confused but still determined to protect the chickens. He settled down next to the cage, keeping a watchful eye on the area ________ the snake came back. The chickens seemed to sense Louie’s ________, and they looked out at him through the wire mesh, clucking their thanks.

And that’s how Louie became a ________ in our yard.

1.

A．happily

B．wildly

C．softly

D．proudly

2.

A．Curious

B．Awkward

C．Amazed

D．Annoyed

3.

A．playing with

B．looking at

C．running after

D．jumping over

4.

A．continuing

B．attempting

C．learning

D．pretending

5.

A．knocking

B．turning

C．going

D．watching

6.

A．confused

B．impressed

C．frightened

D．attracted

7.

A．fight back

B．get away

C．come out

D．pass by

8.

A．drive

B．bring

C．sweep

D．pull

9.

A．kill

B．catch

C．strike

D．corner

10.

A．quit

B．waited

C．suffered

D．missed

11.

A．losing

B．ruining

C．creating

D．sensing

12.

A．escaped

B．recovered

C．rose

D．started

13.

A．or else

B．so that

C．if only

D．in case

14.

A．bravery

B．friendliness

C．wisdom

D．sincerity

15.

A．member

B．model

C．hero

D．guard