1 . What do you do when you have a few minutes to spare? There are thousands of puzzles to choose from that can be worked on at your convenience. They all have something in common: they test your skills or knowledge. Here are four of the most common.

Word puzzles

One of the most popular word puzzles — the crossword — has been around for nearly 110 years. Crosswords can be done with paper and pencil or online. Sometimes word puzzles involve finding new words within a large group of letters. This type of word puzzle is called a word search. Word puzzles usually test your vocabulary. Knowing the language that the game is designed in is required for success, however.

Math puzzles

Math puzzles involve numbers, words or objects and the use of math. Surprisingly, the ever-popular Candy Crush is classified as a math puzzle. Math skills are required for players to successfully move and match colored candies.

Mechanical puzzles

Mechanical puzzles have pieces that must be arranged in some way. The world’s best-selling puzzle, the Rubik’s Cube, is a mechanical puzzle. As of 2020, over 450 million Rubik’s Cubes had been sold. Jigsaw puzzles also fall into the category of mechanical puzzles. They typically involve putting pieces in the right place to form a picture. Jigsaw puzzles have from two to over 550, 000 pieces — the largest one on record.

Logic puzzles

Figuring out the solution to a logic puzzle requires careful thought rather than guessing. Sudoku and Mine Finder are examples of logic puzzles. In Mine Finder players must determine where the mines are hidden in a grid.

1. Which puzzles contribute to word learning?

A．Word puzzles.	B．Math puzzles.
C．Logic puzzles.	D．Mechanical puzzles.

2. What do Rubik’s Cubes and Jigsaw puzzles share in common?

A．Both are best-selling puzzles.

B．Both have more than 550, 000 pieces.

C．Both have pieces that must be put in the right place.

D．Both test mechanical engineering skills or knowledge.

3. In which section of magazine can you probably read this passage?

A．Life skills.

B．Pop culture.

C．Technology.

D．Games.

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语段续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文，续写的词数应为150词左右。

Doris was a 68-year-old woman who lived alone. Her children lived in a different city and her husband had passed away. In order not to feel lonely, she would take daily walks at the nearby park. One afternoon she saw her neighbor’s son, Martin. He sat alone on a park bench (长椅). Concerned, Doris approached him and asked where his mother Lucy was. “She’s still at work,” Martin answered.

“She left you here so she could work? Have you been here the entire day?” Doris asked. Martin nodded, explaining his mom had just got a new job that required her to be out from 9 am to 5 pm. Doris checked her watch, seeing it was 2:30 pm. “Have you eaten?” she asked. Martin replied he had eaten some bread.

Doris felt bad for the poor boy. Not wanting to leave him alone, she sat with him and waited for Lucy to pick him up. Later Martin felt his feet were so cold. Doris found his socks were thin and worn out. She took out a shawl (披肩) from her bag and put it around Martin’s legs.

Finally, Lucy appeared. “Lucy, it’s dangerous for Martin to be out here alone the entire day, Doris said. Ashamed, Lucy said that she wanted to take care of Martin, but she had to get a job because of their increasing bills to pay.

“It’s my first day at my new job. I can’t leave Martin at home alone. If social services (社会服务机构) find it, they won’t allow me to raise him anymore. I have no choice but to leave him in the park in order to work,” she added. Doris knew Lucy was trying her best but also felt bad that Martin would have to stay out in the cold every day. After all, winter was coming.

The following morning, when Lucy went to work, Doris met her outside her home. Lucy said that Martin wasn’t feeling well and was still sleeping. He had to stay home for the day. Doris understood Lucy was risking being caught by social services leaving Martin alone at home. So, she offered, “I’d be happy to take care of Martin at your home or mine.”

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。
Lucy cried tears of joy upon hearing it.
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When Doris left, Martin said, “Mom, can I ask Doris to be my grandmother?”
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3 . 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。

Tibetan New Year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in Tibet. “Lo” symbolizes year while “sar” stands for new. It is celebrated for 15 days,     1     (typical) falling in February or March. In 2023, Tibetan New Year fell     2     Feb 21. This festive season is a time of renewal and optimism, marking     3     start of the Tibetan lunar calendar. The celebrations include a range of customs and     4     (tradition) which reflect the unique culture and identity of the Tibetan people.

Before the arrival of the New Year, Tibetans engage in     5     (clean) their homes and surroundings. This practice is to get rid of any negativity or bad luck     6     might have existed in the past year. They also make offerings to the gods and ancestors     7     (seek) good wishes and blessings for the next year.

Decorating homes and public places     8     (be) a common custom during the Tibetan New Year. Houses are decorated with bright     9     colorful flags, while the streets are lined with lanterns and colorful decorations. In addition, people also decorate     10     (they) clothes with complicated patterns.

4 . Liu Wenwen, 33, is the first suona (唢呐) player to study for a doctor’s degree. On China’s social media platforms, her name is often followed by a video of her live ________ at a concert in Sydney, Australia.

Born into a suona family, Liu Wenwen was ________ to play it at a very early age. In the 1990s, China’s reform and opening-up drive was in full swing, and people admired things that were modern and international. Suona, ________, was considered an art of the hillbilly (乡巴佬). Her classmates at primary school ________ her, saying her whole family was engaged only in “weddings and funerals (丧礼)”. Indeed, these are the two major ________ where suona is played in the countryside. Liu felt ashamed. “Despite my ________”, she recalled, “my parents would wake me up at 4 am every day and take me to practice outside in a park, ________ the instrument was so loud that it ________ the neighbors when I practiced at home.”

________, she didn’t fall in love with the instrument until she went to Shanghai Conservatory of Music. “The music played by Professor Liu Ying, a top player, is just ________, and different from what I heard before,” she said.

Liu Wenwen is also ________ in Shanghai. She loves exchanging ideas about suona playing techniques with her students. “It’s wonderful to see the younger generation ________ the cultural heritage.”

Liu Wenwen has promoted the “hillbilly” music to a(n) ________ audience. She said, “My hard work has ________. I trained for over 20 years, probably just to ________ cheers and applause for traditional Chinese music on the international stage.”

1.

A．dance

B．performance

C．singing

D．conducting

2.

A．made

B．determined

C．taught

D．selected

3.

A．in comparison

B．in fact

C．in return

D．in brief

4.

A．complained to

B．learned from

C．turned to

D．laughed at

5.

A．occasions

B．places

C．stages

D．aspects

6.

A．unwillingness

B．request

C．admission

D．hesitation

7.

A．as

B．unless

C．while

D．once

8.

A．delighted

B．scared

C．annoyed

D．entertained

9.

A．Naturally

B．Actually

C．Normally

D．Finally

10.

A．challenging

B．boring

C．amazing

D．moving

11.

A．living

B．travelling

C．studying

D．teaching

12.

A．carrying off

B．carrying on

C．carrying out

D．carrying away

13.

A．live

B．serious

C．demanding

D．international

14.

A．paid back

B．paid off

C．taken off

D．taken back

15.

A．ignore

B．appreciate

C．win

D．attempt

5 . Yoga has a well-deserved reputation for helping to improve balance and flexibility and for promoting calm and relaxation. But when it comes to weight loss, many people assume that other types of exercise, like cardio or strength training will be more helpful. While you might not burn as many calories (卡路里) by practicing yoga as you would by running or doing some other high-intensity aerobic activity (有氧运动), yoga can still raise your heart rate and help build muscle-and, at rest, muscle burns about twice as many calories as fat does. “Studies show that aerobic forms of exercise, which is any exercise that uses your large muscle groups and raises your heart rate, are beneficial for weight loss,” says Sally Sherwin, a yoga teacher with the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Yoga. “Power or vinyasa yoga, a type of high intensity yoga, fits this kind.”

Just how many calories you burn varies depending on how long and intense your exercise is, as well as other factors, such as your weight, age and gender. But according to Erin Casperson, lead faculty with the Kripalu Center for Yoga &Health, practicing yoga can also help you burn more calories long after you hit the mat, even if you don’t do more intense forms of yoga. That’s because yoga’s other benefits can help with weight loss too.

Yoga helps manage stress, and studies show that high levels of cortisol (皮质醇), a stress hormone, can lead to an increase in abdominal fat, Cortisol surges can also increase your cravings for high-fat and high sugar foods and drinks while simultaneously reducing your muscle mass. “Yoga has an impact on the body’s stress response and reduces the production of hormones linked to weight gain such as cortisol,” Erin Casperson says.

Several studies have confirmed that doing yoga does reduce cortisol levels. In one study, researchers found that practicing yoga seemed to impact the hypothalamus (下丘脑), reducing cortisol production. And a 2020 study found that doing meditative yoga reduced participants’ salivary cortisol levels.

1. What can be inferred from paragraph 1?

A．Yoga doesn’t contribute to weight loss.

B．You might burn more calories by practicing yoga than running.

C．Yoga plays an important role in raising your heart rate and building muscles.

D．Cardio and strength training are known for helping to improve balance and flexibility.

2. The amount of calories you burn differs depending on ______

A．the intense forms of yoga	B．the duration and intension of your exercise
C．the type of yoga mat you select	D．the type of aerobic exercise you choose

3. According to Erin Casperson, which of the following statements is correct?

A．The reason why yoga can lose weight lies in its intense exercise.

B．We can combine other forms of sports to lose weight except for yoga.

C．We must do more intense forms of yoga in order to burn more calories.

D．Yoga can decrease the production of cortisol which is connected with weight gain.

4. Who would be interested in the passage?

A．A journalist who writes travel journals.	B．A student who likes playing sports.
C．A novelist who tries to lose weight.	D．A teacher who enjoys reading magazines.

6 . The Walt Disney Company turns 100 years old in 2023, and the whole world will celebrate its stories, characters and imagination — but only Philly’s Franklin Institute will house Disney 100: The Exhibition.

Making its world debut (首秀) right here in Philadelphia, the exhibition takes guests behind the scenes into the magical world of Disney at what’s sure to be one of the region’s must-see exhibitions of 2023.

When to Visit

From February 18 to August 27, 2023

What to Expect

Disney 100: The Exhibition features 10 large galleries, each with a distinct theme relating to the history of the House of Mouse, celebrating the classics from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Strange World.

The Walt Disney Archives (档案馆) is displaying its treasures, including more than 250 of its “Crown Jewels”, rarely seen artworks, costumes and other memorabilia (纪念品).

Admission & Tickets

Tickets to Disney 100: The Exhibition are on sale now, and guests have several options when it comes to experiencing the Disney magic.

Folks looking to visit in the daytime (9 am to 5 pm) can buy timed tickets for $45 (adults) and $41 (children aged 3-11). The best part: General museum admission to the rest of the Franklin Institute is included in the cost.

Looking to save on tickets? Consider visiting during the exhibition’s evening hours, which run from 5 pm to 8 pm from Thursdays to Saturdays. Tickets run $25 per person and do not include admission to the rest of the museum.

For maximum flexibility, consider picking up Flex Time Tickets, which allow exhibition access for any time. These run $61 per person and must be purchased in person at the Franklin Institute or over the phone.

Location & Contact

The Franklin Institute 271N. 21st Street Philadelphia, PA 19103(215)448-1200

1. What can guests do at the exhibition?

A．Watch a new Disney movie.	B．Try on different Disney costumes.
C．Create artworks about Disney characters.	D．Learn about the history of the House of Mouse.

2. What is the advantage of the evening tickets?

A．They are available at a low price.	B．They can help avoid a long wait.
C．They can be bought over the phone.	D．They include general museum costs.

3. How much should a couple and their ten-year-old daughter pay for daytime tickets?

A．$50.

B．$131.

C．$90.

D．$86.

7 . Earlier this month, TikTok announced that it will be introducing screen time limits for the accounts of users aged under 18. Children under 13 will require a parent or guardian to type in a password to continue scrolling (滚屏) through their feed, and those aged 13-17 will be asked to set their own passwords when the viewing time goes beyond the limit.

Studies suggest that 30 minutes may be the sweet spot for social media use, where users are able to stay connected with friends and family and view entertainment. However, many other studies show that overly-heavy social media use can lead to a lot of problems, such as physical issues and depression.

By suggesting 100 minutes as a hard line where a password is required to be created by the user, TikTok is gradually making the standards clear as to what may be regarded as problematic social media habit in young people. Although these passwords for older teenagers can obviously be bypassed, they are a step in the right direction in encouraging children to use social media responsibly.

Also, parents who own their own TikTok accounts will be able to link with their children’s accounts, gaining additional, such as muting notifications (消息免打扰) and customizing time limits for different days in the week.

Algorithms (算法) that could tell parents if the child has been viewing dangerous material could soon be put into use. However, the difficulty in this is the amount of content available on the internet.

Ultimately, apps such as TikTok and Instagram will need to continue introducing more measures to improve online safety for children.

Lawmakers around the world are paying close attention to the effect social media has on the young, meaning that the development of new tools to improve its use will no doubt take place soon if big tech wishes to avoid additional legal issues.

1. Why did TikTok introduce screen time limits for teenagers?

A．To protect their privacy.

B．To develop their self-control.

C．To improve family relationship.

D．To prevent overuse of social media.

2. What’s the author’s attitude towards TikTok’s new policy?

A．Favourable.

B．Objective.

C．Concerned.

D．Disapproving.

3. What can parents do to help children use social media responsibly?

A．Type in a password to stop the use.

B．Send a link to the children’s account.

C．Set time limits through their own account.

D．Use algorithms to remove dangerous content.

4. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning social media?

A．Its effects on the young.	B．Legal pressure on its improvement.
C．Its application to lawmaking.	D．Solutions to its technological issues.

8 . Regular physical activity had nearly doubled cardiovascular (心血管的) benefits in individuals with depression or anxiety, compared with individuals without these diagnoses, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 71st Annual Scientific Session.

The research findings add to mounting evidence that exercise improves cardiovascular health by helping to activate parts of the brain that counteract stress. Overall, the study found that people who achieved the recommended amount of physical activity per week were 17% less likely to suffer a major harmful cardiovascular event than those who exercised less. These benefits were significantly greater in those with anxiety or depression, who had a 22% risk reduction vs. a 10% risk reduction in those without either condition.

“The effect of physical activity on the brain’s stress response may be particularly relevant to those with stress-related mental conditions,” said Hadil Zureigat, MD, postdoctoral clinical research fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and the study’s lead author. “This is not to suggest that exercise is only effective in those with depression or anxiety, but we found that these patients seem to get a greater cardiovascular benefit from physical activity.”

Rates of both depression and anxiety have risen during the outbreak of flu, and heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US. The study findings underline the important role of exercise in maintaining heart health and reducing stress, according to the researchers.

“Any amount of exercise is helpful, particularly for those with depression or anxiety,” Zureigat said. “Not only will physical activity help them feel better, but they will also significantly reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease. It can be hard to make the transition, but once achieved, physical activity allows those with these common chronic (慢性的) stress-related mental conditions to hit two birds with one stone.”

1. Who can get the most cardiovascular benefit from regular exercise?

A．Someone with little brain capacity.	B．Someone with abnormal heart rates.
C．Someone diagnosed with depression.	D．Someone with fear-related mental conditions.

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

A．Double.

B．Resist.

C．Awaken.

D．Transport.

3. Which of the following may the findings support?

A．Physical exercise is vital to mental health.

B．Physical exercise can cure those people of flu.

C．Exercise merely works for those with depression.

D．Exercise accelerates the recovery of all mental patients.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Physical Activity Can Prevent Chronic Disease

B．Heart Disease Remains the Leading Cause of Death

C．Rates of Depression Have Risen During the Outbreak of Flu

D．Workout Is Very Good for Stress-related Patients’ Cardiovascular Health

9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Born in 1958 in Dali, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Yang Liping is a famous     1    (dance) in China. She started dancing at the age of 13 and     2    (go) all the way to one of the country’s top art troupes (歌舞团) — China Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble. “I have been attracted     3    our culture since childhood,” said the famous artist.

For     4     long time, Yang was known as “the peacock (孔雀) princess” for her classic peacock dances. But her creations go far beyond this. A typical example is her great work Dynamic Yunnan,     5    is still performed every day in Kunming, Yunnan Province.

“I felt very     6    (concern) after seeing that many valuable and classic things were disappearing,” Yang said. “I think as dancers, we should try to show what we have instead of     7    (simple) copying foreign countries.” She has gradually moved backstage. But her passion (热情) for the art form still burns. She said she will keep learning, experimenting and    8    (create) and is determined to present the history and beauty of her hometown to the world through a special work expected in the years     9    (come).

Yang said every human has to face the     10    (real) of aging, but the life of good works will last forever.

10 . A few months ago I took a trip to Osaka. Unfortunately, I didn’t go there on holiday. I went there on a business trip. By the time I got to the station, I was very tired and hungry. At the station there was a shop selling lunch boxes. They had cheap lunch boxes and expensive lunch boxes. I bought a cheap lunch box. After that, I made my way to my platform and found my train.   

I got on the train and found my seat. Now I was feeling really hungry and tired. I wondered whether I should eat my lunch box or take a nap. I decided I would enjoy my lunch box more after a nap. I put the lunch box in the hat rack above my head.

As I was sitting down, a young businessman approached me. Like me, he looked tired, and he also had a lunch box. He asked if the seat next to me was free and I said it was. In a few minutes, I was fast asleep. When I was awoke, the businessman was no longer there. I looked on the seat next me and I saw a lunch box. I was so hungry that I opened it up and started to eat. I was very surprised to see how nice it tasted. After a minute or two of eating, the businessman returned. He had an astonished look on his face. He asked me why I was eating his lunch box. Then it hit me that I had put my lunch box above my head.

This really wasn't my lunch box. I apologized many times and offered him my lunch box. Also, I bought him a drink to say sorry. We then spent the next few hours chatting away and we got along really well. We even exchanged numbers and now we occasionally meet up for drinks. We have become quite good friends.

1. What can be inferred about the writer from the first paragraph?

A．He is not fond of Osaka at all.

B．He is fond of going on a business trip.

C．He is a person who saves money for his life.

D．In fact, he is a very wealthy person.

2. What does the writer probably agree with?

A．Sunshine is always in the rain.

B．Eating a meal should be enjoyed.

C．Eating should be placed second to sleep.

D．Only tasted the bitter, can harvest the joy of success.

3. Why did the writer eat the young man’s lunch box?

A．Because he was too hungry.

B．Because he wanted to gain advantages.

C．Because he mistook it for his own lunch box.

D．Because it tasted better than his own lunch box.

4. How does the writer feel about his trip to Osaka?

A．Fun and worthwhile.	B．Ridiculous and regretful.
C．Funny and guilty.	D．Interesting and costly.