1 . After months of preparation, my husband Bill and I flew to China to welcome our new daughter, our 18-month-old angel “Shirley”. But when we picked her up, Shirley missed her Chinese mother so ________ she would barely look at Bill and me. Instead, she’d stand at our hotel room door and ________ for the only mother she had known.

I was so embarrassed that lunch in a restaurant was out of the ________. I was afraid people would think I was a “bad mother.” So I ________ our meals from room service.

One time I chose the noodle plate and tried to use chopsticks for the very first time. The noodles kept ________ off my chopsticks. At this time, Shirley’s screaming suddenly stopped.

Peeking out of the corner of my eye, I saw her sitting in the room corner ________ me attentively. And in no time, a tiny hand came into ________, took the chopsticks from my big hand. As I looked up, Shirley — with the chopsticks skillfully arranged in her little fingers — began expertly feeding me noodles, without ________ a single one.

I looked at Bill, who was wide-eyed with ________. “Do you think she would ________ me?” he wondered ________. So, trembling with ________, I asked, “Shirley, will you feed your daddy now?” and ________ to Bob. She nodded “yes” with a big smile on her face!

That meal was definitely a ________ experience. Shirley must have felt that we would ________ without her assistance!

1.

A．intensely

B．happily

C．calmly

D．gently

2.

A．wait

B．scream

C．fight

D．care

3.

A．option

B．solution

C．problem

D．question

4.

A．shared

B．cooked

C．ordered

D．delivered

5.

A．slipping

B．skipping

C．sliding

D．skimming

6.

A．examining

B．observing

C．watching

D．seeing

7.

A．scene

B．view

C．sight

D．vision

8.

A．seizing

B．losing

C．dropping

D．missing

9.

A．relief

B．fear

C．disappointment

D．surprise

10.

A．serve

B．feed

C．guide

D．support

11.

A．anxiously

B．hesitantly

C．hopefully

D．silently

12.

A．agreement

B．excitement

C．embarrassment

D．disappointment

13.

A．explained

B．laughed

C．referred

D．pointed

14.

A．bonding

B．engaging

C．attaching

D．involving

15.

A．suffer

B．settle

C．struggle

D．starve

2 . Initiating volunteering activities in your community is a powerful way to form unity, address local needs, and create a positive impact. To embark on this fulfilling journey, consider the following steps.

Identify community needs

    1    . Conduct surveys hold town hall meetings, or collaborate with local authorities to identify areas that require support. Whether it’s education, healthcare, environmental issues, or social welfare, a clear understanding of the community’s needs is crucial.

Build partnerships

Establish partnerships with local organizations, non-profits, and community leaders.     2    . Engage in open dialogues to assess ongoing initiatives and find areas where additional help is needed. Building a network ensures a coordinated and effective approach to addressing community needs.

    3    

Launch volunteer recruitment drives through community centers, schools, and social media. Clearly communicate the goals, the impact volunteers can make, and the benefits of collective action. Provide various spaces for involvement, recognizing that people have different skills and time commitments.     4    .

Celebrate achievements and maintain motivations

Regularly acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of volunteers.     5    . Establish a system for continuous feedback and improvement. Sustain momentum by organizing regular community events, forums, or workshops to keep the spirit of volunteerism alive and address emerging needs. Consistency and community involvement are key to creating a lasting impact through volunteering.

A．Organize volunteer drives

B．Always lean on neighbors for assistance

C．Create a sign-up system to update the process

D．Cooperative efforts highlight the impact of volunteering

E．Start by understanding the specific needs of your community

F．Share success stories to inspire others and create a positive feedback circle

G．Regularly assess the impact of volunteer efforts, adapting strategies to evolving community needs

3 . The fact that gender diversity is something that companies constantly desire highlights the problem in itself. Actually, there are several professional industries where the female to male ratio (比例) is still nowhere close to equal. Across industries, the workforce gender balance is still highly skewed (偏向……的), even in domains which do not conventionally involve laborious work. The tech industry is a case in point, with the workforce imbalance definitely being one of the most prominent on the list.

Diversity and inclusion need to go hand in hand, and women around the world are increasingly assuming important positions and taking core decisions in the tech sector. These women are driving technological change and innovation which impact the industry at large.

Gender diversity, like diversity in general, is important for varied perspectives and thought processes in a company. These perspectives are what help shape advancements and new ideas in technology and overall operations for the success of the business. This is especially true for technologies such as AI. The effects of personal biases on AI can tilt (使……倾斜) the results and, thus, they require a number of inputs and caution on the team’s part, to be able to produce accurate solutions based on diverse and inclusive data.

According to a 2017 report on Higher Education by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, women were at or near parity (对等) among undergraduate degrees in science IT and computer. Most women equal men when it comes to skills, but face discrimination in other areas, thus creating a gap and reducing the will to continue at the company.

According to reports, biased treatment within the workplace is the most frequently cited reason for leaving, followed by poor management. There is still scope for a shift in attitudes at workplaces, which is a major obstacle when it comes to retaining women employees. In order to retain this talent and hi re more talent like this, governments, NGOs and leaders from tech organizations need to come together to help close the gender gap further by providing more flexible work options and decision-making opportunities for women.

More and more women across the world are interested in pursuing tech careers or maintaining their existing ones. There is a need to encourage them to take up roles in AI and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) with opportunities that are both fair and equal. Given the computer-driven nature of AI, there is a need for women from diverse backgrounds to balance out the conventionally male-dominated profession to give an accurate representation. Thus, an inclusive and diverse workforce, combined with better HR policies will retain and draw in more women. This, in turn, will help the entire tech industry to develop a more comprehensive, empathetic (感同身受的) way of operations, which will undoubtedly influence the future socio-cultural thread driven by products and services developed by them.

1. From the first paragraph we know that ________.

A．gender balance problem remains to be solved

B．laborious work demands more gender balance

C．not all industries have gender balance problem

D．gender balance problem has been more serious

2. Women employees are reported to leave their jobs mainly because of ________.

A．unsatisfying income	B．unfair treatment
C．competitive workplace	D．poor management

3. Which of the following can help to retain and attract more women?

A．Encouraging women to take up all kinds of roles.

B．Treating women employees more kindly than to men employees.

C．Offering women diverse work choices and decision-making opportunities.

D．Providing a tolerant working environment combined with favorable welfare.

4. What is the purpose of writing this passage?

A．To appeal to women to protect their proper rights

B．To present the fact of gender bias in the tech industry

C．To call for more women representation in the tech industry

D．To teach the tech industry how to get rid of gender bias

4 . Many people view cities largely in negative terms—as crowded, dirty, unhealthy environments that are breeding (繁殖) grounds for disease and crime. People fear that as cities get bigger, living conditions will get worse. To a growing number of economists, urban planners, and environmentalists, urbanization is good news. Many planners now believe big cities offer a solution to dealing with the problem of Earth’s growing population.

Harvard economist Edward Glaeser is one person who believes that cities bring largely positive benefits. Glaeser’s optimism is reflected in the title of his book The Triumph of the City. Glaeser argues that poor people flock to cities because that’s usually where the money is. Cities are productive because of “the absence of space between people”, which reduces the cost of transporting goods, people, and ideas. While the flow of goods has always been important to cities, what is most important today is the flow of ideas. Successful cities attract and reward smart people with higher wages, and they enable people to learn from one another. In the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street, employees work in one open, crowded space sharing information. “They value knowledge over space. That’s what the modern city is all about.”

Another champion of urbanization is environmentalist Stewart Brand. From an ecological perspective, says Brand, moving people out of cities would be disastrous. Because cities are dense, they allow half of the world’s population to live on about four percent of the land, leaving more space for open country, such as farmland. People living in cities also have less impact per capita (人均) on the environment. Their roads, sewers (下水道) , and power lines are shorter and require fewer resources to build and operate. City apartments require less energy to heat, cool, and light than larger houses in suburbs and rural areas. Most importantly, people living in dense cities drive less. They can walk to many destinations, and public transportation is practical because enough people travel regularly to the same places. As a result, dense cities tend to produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions per person than scattered, sprawling suburbs.

Despite the negative aspects such as pollution and serious problems like urban slums, it is a mistake to see urbanization as evil; instead, we should view it as an inevitable part of development. Rapid growth itself is not the real problem—the larger issue is how to manage the growth.

1. Why does the author mention the New York Stock Exchange in Paragraph 2?

A．To indicate the space there is valuable.

B．To show how goods can be exchanged.

C．To illustrate the importance of information flow.

D．To describe what a modern city should look like.

2. The underlined word “champion” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to a person who ________.

A．advocates something	B．challenges something
C．achieves something	D．protects something

3. Stewart Brand believes that ________.

A．urbanization would be more disastrous

B．life in cities is more economical than in rural areas

C．public transportation consumes more energy in cities

D．people living in rural areas have less impact on the environment

4. How does the author support Stewart Brand’s idea in Paragraph 3?

A．By quoting authorities.	B．By making comparisons.
C．By analysing the causes.	D．By criticizing opposing views.

5 . Dear Editor,

I have been meaning to write this letter for a while now. But somehow, I find myself writing it today, an hour and 17 minutes away from my 20th birthday. That will be the moment I cannot submit any further work to Teen Ink, and I wanted to say thank you.

Years ago, I was looking for an outlet, a place to store and share my writing, and I came across Teen Ink. At the time, I was a freshman in love, and Teen Ink was just what I needed. Shortly after registering, I shared my first piece titled “Winter Lovers”. I have grown so much since then. Teen Ink knew things about me before anyone else did. I came out here first.

I wrote of loves lost that no one knew started. I suffered, I cried. I laughed. I loved. Teen Ink was always here, a place to scream on the Internet about anything and nothing. In total, this will be my 24th post; they are truly a time line of me.

I am going to miss this place so much. It feels as if I am letting go of my last piece of childhood, and man, growing up is hard. In the past few days, I have been thinking about the fact that I will stop being a teenager. I will soon fully be an adult, and it’s a hard feeling. It’s many friends gone. It’s family aging. It’s cousins getting married. It’s the beginning of a new chapter filled with unknowns.

All of you—the staff, the writers, the readers, the sponsors—you were with me as I grew up. You got to see it in all of its ugly glory. Without you, the Lord only knows if I would have made it. Like all good things, this must unfortunately, come to an end. Good-bye Teen Ink. I will miss you.

Aaron Lee

1. What encouraged the author to start writing for Teen Ink?

A．A school assignment.

B．A recommendation from a friend.

C．A desire to become a published author.

D．A search for a channel to share his writing.

2. How does the author describe the impact of Teen Ink on him?

A．It facilitated his writing career progress.

B．It motivated him to share his experience.

C．It introduced his love stories to the readers.

D．It provided him a safe space for self-expression.

3. The author feels hesitant to be an adult mainly because ________.

A．he will take social responsibilities

B．he will face all kinds of uncertainties

C．he will lose the companion of old friends

D．he will engage in complicated family affairs

4. What emotions does the author express towards Teen Ink?

A．Regret.	B．Gratitude.
C．Enthusiasm.	D．Determination.

6 . The French Woods Music Camp is one of the finest non-competitive, comprehensive summer camps in the United States. Kids who are enthusiastic about music (aged from 7 to 17 years old) are given instruction on all levels and perform in ensembles (合唱) based on their age, ability and schedule.

Working conductors and musicians are at the heart of the professional faculty for the Summer Music Camp at French Woods. The counselor staff consists of music students and young music professionals.

Unlike other music camps, French Woods doesn’t require campers to audition (试听) before the summer. Students at all skill levels are welcome to French Woods and will gain from the summer experience.

Both group and individual private lessons are available from the staff for all orchestral instruments, piano, drums, voice and guitar.

French Woods encourages a cooperative environment between music campers. With this spirit, French Woods’ classical symphony is able to perform a concert within two weeks from the start of camp. Other youth orchestras normally take months to be ready to perform.

Besides our youth symphony we have concert bands, a jazz program, and a great rock and roll camp. The Rock & Roll Camp has five rehearsal studios and a 36-track professional recording studio. Instead of just doing covers of other groups, the bands at French Woods are encouraged to create their own songs. Most rock campers leave with a professional level CD of their work for the summer.

The summer isn’t just about music. The campers have plenty of time each day to try the other activities at the camp like water sports, skateboarding, horseback riding and the theater camp.

Please give us a call (800 634-1703) to arrange a visit to the camp grounds or to talk to the camp executive staff.

1. According to the passage, the French Woods Music Camp is intended for ________.

A．special music students	B．music loving children
C．private music teachers	D．young music professionals

2. According to the passage, the French Woods Music Camp ________.

A．gives campers tryouts before the summer

B．inspires campers to be creative in composing music

C．takes a few months to perform a classical symphony

D．focuses mainly on organizing various sports and games

3. What is the passage most likely to have been taken from?

A．A travel guide.	B．A news report.
C．An advertising brochure.	D．A course plan.

7 . Are you happy with your life now? If not, don’t despair (绝望) — instead, consider making changes to improve your life. It’s totally possible to learn how to change your life and live your dreams. This is the guide for you.

    1     Answer this question: “What makes this so important to me?” Understanding why you want to make a change can help you take action.

Pinpoint (确定) the issue. Consider an area of your life where you feel unsettled or unsatisfied. Is it your study? Friendship? Your health? Take a few minutes to write about it in a journal.     2    

Identify things that may hold you back.     3     But again, don’t think a lot about the bad things — just write them down and move onto the next step.

Choose your “one thing”. When you learn how to change your life completely, it’s important to remember that this process takes time.     4     If you try to change too much in one go, you’ll likely become overwhelmed (不知所措的), burn out, and then return to your usual way of operating.

Set your goals and make a plan. If you want to succeed, it is necessary to set a specific goal. After doing all of the above, it’s time to make a plan.     5    

A．Consider your “Why”.

B．Set a goal for yourself.

C．It won’t all happen at once.

D．You have to be aware of potential barriers before they arise.

E．It is necessary to take some time to review all of what you enjoyed.

F．Then you can explore how you would want things to be different in this area.

G．Despite the best of intentions, the lack of planning tends to limit our success.

8 . I grew up with my identical twin. One thing about being a ________ is that it makes you an expert in spotting favoritism (偏爱). If his cookie was slightly bigger than mine, I was ________ although I wasn’t hungry.

When I became a psychologist, I began to ________ how much more we ________ the body than we do the mind. I spent nine years earning my doctorate (博士学位) in psychology, and I can’t tell you how many people look at my business card and say, “Oh — a psychologist. So, not a ________ doctor.” This favoritism we show the body over the mind can be seen everywhere.

I was at my friends’ house, and their five-year-old was standing on a stool (凳子), brushing his teeth. His skin on his leg was ________ when he fell from the stool. He immediately ________ for a box of Band-Aids to put one on his cut. This kid could ________ tie his shoelaces, but he knew he had to ________ a cut. We all know how to look after our physical health. But what about our psychological health? Well, nothing.

We ________ psychological injuries even more often than we do physical ones, injuries like failure or loneliness. However, we often ________ them. Even though there are scientific techniques to ________psychological injuries, we don’t. “Oh, you’re feeling depressed? Just ________; it’s all in your head.” Can you imagine saying that to somebody with a broken ________: “Oh, just walk it off.”

It’s time we made our physical and our psychological ________ more equal, more like twins.

1.

A．hero

B．twin

C．winner

D．artist

2.

A．weak

B．tired

C．upset

D．embarrassed

3.

A．notice

B．doubt

C．worry

D．deny

4.

A．fuel

B．value

C．defend

D．affect

5.

A．private

B．real

C．potential

D．responsible

6.

A．burned

B．twisted

C．damaged

D．dirtied

7.

A．made up

B．went in

C．watched out

D．reached out

8.

A．readily

B．voluntarily

C．hardly

D．carefully

9.

A．avoid

B．cover

C．expose

D．hide

10.

A．dislike

B．escape

C．suffer

D．overcome

11.

A．fear

B．hug

C．ignore

D．mistake

12.

A．treat

B．discover

C．predict

D．replace

13.

A．keep it up

B．check it out

C．work it out

D．shake it off

14.

A．leg

B．head

C．back

D．arm

15.

A．benefit

B．health

C．wealth

D．fame

9 . 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。

With the shift from     1     (tradition) farming to modern farming progressing, the use of technology such as drones, robots and machinery has also begun. A farmer from the Philippines, Rey Kent Dejesica, is trying to help and contribute to the agriculture.

Farming is a boring process, especially for young people,     2     love everything instant. “I want to contribute to the agriculture industry     3     (reduce) growers’ expenses and make tasks easier.” Rey Kent said. “Using drones as a sprayer can lessen human labour.” Moreover, farmers agree that the use of drones also     4     (minimize) the Panama disease.

Agriculture is the main source of income for some Asian     5     (region). Parts of Asia are now going through a     6     (rapid) aging farmer population and a fear of food     7     (short). That is     8     the youth must be part of agriculture to ensure food security in the future. Advancements in agriculture technology such as drones can attract the youth     9     farming.     10     (arm) with his knowledge of drone technology and having a positive attitude, Rey Kent sets an example for the next generation of farmers.

10 . 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。

Ai Jing’s exhibition All The World Is Green opened on Tuesday, at the Helen J Gallery in Los Angeles. This     1     (mark) the debut solo (首次个人) exhibition in Los Angeles for the     2     (high) recognized multitalented artist, musician, writer, and actress.

The exhibition showcased     3     diverse range of artworks, including paintings, videos, and installations (现代雕塑装置),     4     (demonstrate) Ai’s artistic skills on and unique approaches to life, nature, and emotions.

At the heart of the exhibition, Girl on a Swing     5     (surround) by block-color paintings and a recreated grassy area, reflecting the artist’s inner world with colors of golden cornfields, shining sun, and expansive greenery spreading out.

In her younger years, Ai longed to leave home,     6     now she finds herself seeking a sense     7     belonging. This emotion pushed Ai’s exploration into painting, video, and installation art.

During the early stages of her career, she sang: “At 17, I left my hometown of Shenyang / For it seemed my dreams lay elsewhere.” It wasn’t until she gained international     8     (recognize) and spent years abroad that Ai began to feel a longing for home. “Childhood     9     (memory) leave deep impressions on one’s growth,” reflected Ai.

Running until April 16, the exhibition offered enough time for audiences     10     (explore) and appreciate Ai’s artistic vision.