1 . 我只想一个人待着，这样我就可以自己整理所有的文件了。
All I want is to be ______ so that I can sort out all the papers by myself.

2 . Nowadays, many people tend to use comparisons as a force to beat themselves up.       1     They are targets of whole billion-dollar industries whose success is dependent upon women being unhappy with themselves in some way, such as the beauty industry and the fashion industry. In fact, negative comparisons are impacting mental and physical health. Here are some expert tips to stop them and refocus your energy on positive things.

Find your model

    2     However, you can choose who you're comparing yourself to. Cultivate a tight group of friends and family, people who you admire and trust and who you know want you to be the best version of yourself.

Go offline

“Go touch grass” is a popular internet saying for “It's time for a digital removal.” But the joking comment makes a good point. The outside world is a physical reminder that there are so many things more important than our waistlines, clothing or bank account.

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Take exercise regularly and keep a healthy diet. It turns out that all those things that are good for your heart are also good for your head. Plus, taking care of your body is a loving act of kindness and will help you appreciate your body more.

Learn self-compassion (自我关怀)

Self-compassion isn’t something that just happens.     4     It is decided by how we choose to talk to ourselves. Self-compassion is the act of relating to yourself in an understanding and caring way. In the same way you would treat your closest friend if they were struggling similarly.

Meanwhile, please remember not all comparisons are a bad idea.     5     For example, positive, healthy comparison can be a useful way to find inspiration and set goals. Comparing past versions of yourself to your current state may also shed light on the ways in which you've grown or remind you of meaningful things you may have lost sight of.

A．Improve your healthy habits.

B．This is especially true for women.

C．It's built up and torn down every day.

D．They are not good for your improvement.

E．Remember that comparison is human nature.

F．Healthy competition is a great force to improve.

G．Perhaps some comparisons can damage your health.

3 . 在近期的班会课上，同学们就“春节期间是否应该禁放烟花爆竹”展开了辩论。请你给校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1. 各方观点及理由；
2. 你的观点。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80词左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Should we give up fireworks and firecrackers in the Spring Festival?

In a recent class meeting, we heatedly debated on whether we should give up fireworks and firecrackers in the Spring Festival.

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4 . As one of the driest deserts on Earth, the Atacama is a bucket-list destination for star-observing tourists who come for some of the clearest view of the night sky. As its rocky landscape is much like Mars, the desert has even attracted the attention of NASA, which has tested rovers there.

But the Atacama has also got attention as one of the world's fast-growing dumps (垃圾场) of used clothes, thanks to the rapid mass production of inexpensive clothing known as fast fashion. The phenomenon has created so much waste that the UN calls it “an environmental and social emergency”. The challenge is turning off that tap.

The numbers tell the tale. Between 2000 and 2014, clothing production doubled and people began buying 60 percent more clothes and wearing them for half as long as they once did. Three-fifths of all clothing is estimated to end up in landfills within a year of production—that can translate to a truckload of used clothing dumped or burned every second. Most of the facilities are in South Asia or Africa, where the nations receiving those loads cannot handle the amount. The scene in northern Chile has been called “the great fashion garbage patch”. Hills of used clothes, with labels from all over the world, stretch as far as the eye can see on the outskirts of Alto Hospicio, a city of 120, 000 residents.

New efforts, large and small, are under way to deal with clothing waste. In 2018, Franklin Zepeda founded a company that produces building-insulation panels (建筑隔热板) from the waste. “I was inspired by the idea that there was a great deal of waste that could perfectly be changed into raw materials to make new products, reducing the amount of clothes in our desert,” he says.

These are small but crucial (关键的) steps. The most promising solution—one that can solve the problem in a wider range—lies in the hands of the Chilean government.

1. What attracts the star-observing tourists to the Atacama?

A．The clear night sky.	B．The rocky landscape.
C．The driest desert.	D．Mars-like scenery.

2. What can be inferred about Franklin Zepeda's company?

A．It is expert in producing panels.	B．It changes waste into raw materials.
C．It makes the desert into a tourist attraction.	D．It makes full use of the waste in the desert.

3. What will probably be talked about next?

A．Promising future of Chile.	B．Support from other governments.
C．Chilean government’s measures.	D．Similar problems in other countries.

4. What can be the best title of the passage?

A．A Bucket-list Destination	B．Fashion Waste in Atacama
C．NASA’s Attention on Atacama	D．Efforts to Deal with Fast Fashion

5 . When I was a boy growing up, I looked up to my Dad so much. He was always full of life. Even though he came home, _______ after a long day, he would still sit with me in his big reclining chair in the evenings.

When he was in his 70’s, however, he _______ two types of cancer. Seeing that our time together was getting _______, I started to visit him whenever I could. I helped him _______ some daily affairs. But most of the time we just sat, sipped tea, enjoyed his favorite snacks and talked. We talked about family, life, and what the future might _______. I even told him I _______ him, something that I had been too _______ to say as a boy. And when the cancer _______ his brain and he had to be _______ moved to a nursing home. I missed those ________ we just had recently and my heart ________, knowing he would soon be taken from me. Those last years saw my ________ to him that I would ________ for the rest of my life.

I kept him company as he lay ________ . Looking back now I am so ________ that I was offered the chance to make use of the time I had left with my Dad.

1.

A．tired

B．excited

C．bored

D．worried

2.

A．cured

B．survived

C．suffered

D．escaped

3.

A．long

B．fast

C．short

D．striking

4.

A．make out

B．deal with

C．stick to

D．figure out

5.

A．tell

B．mean

C．cause

D．hold

6.

A．understood

B．disappointed

C．hated

D．loved

7.

A．little

B．proud

C．anxious

D．shy

8.

A．reached

B．trapped

C．attacked

D．destroyed

9.

A．finally

B．fortunately

C．quietly

D．slowly

10.

A．evenings

B．snacks

C．talks

D．chances

11.

A．ached

B．sank

C．beat

D．leapt

12.

A．respect

B．closeness

C．kindness

D．response

13.

A．value

B．ignore

C．regret

D．imagine

14.

A．smiling

B．complaining

C．crying

D．dying

15.

A．honored

B．grateful

C．peaceful

D．joyful

6 . 阅读下面材料，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 popularity of traditional Hanfu clothing, more young Chinese are catching the opportunity to introduce this cultural heritage to the world. Among them are Yang Ting and her friend Qi Qi, who used to work     1     teachers. They opened a shop in the busy street,     2     the Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City is located.

Since its opening in March 2023, their shop     3     (become) a hotspot, attracting hundreds of visitors daily, both     4     (local) and tourists, young and old alike. Recently, Yang's story drew many praises from netizens who enjoyed a     5     (fascinate) day trip to the Hanfu shop. Many expressed their desire     6     (visit) and try it out.

In a conversation with us, Yang explained that the process of dressing up in Hanfu and having makeup     7     (do) is not difficult, which     8     (typical) takes about an hour. The customization of makeup and styling is based on the customer's preferences and     9     (face) features. Yang added, “We provide various styles, whether it's a casual look     10     something more graceful, tailored to each individual's preferences.”

7 . 有些传统可能会渐渐消失，另一些传统则得以建立。(汉译英)
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8 . Little Explorers Summer Camp 2024

Ages: Entering Kindergarten — Entering 3rd Grade (4 — 8 years old)

Hours: 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Total: 20

Pricing:

Member	Non-Member
$300	$350

Weekly Themes

Week 1

June 17 — June 21

Robotics &Coding (编程)

Engineers are problem solvers! Explore the world of software and computer engineers while practicing your problem-solving skills through various coding challenges.

Week 2

June 24 — June 28

Crafty (精细的) Chemistry

Discover how art and chemistry go hand in hand. Experiment with color mixing, temperature changes, and other ways to mix art and chemistry.

Week 3

July 1 — July 3

Aventuras Agricolas — Spanish Bilingual Camp

Go on an agriculture adventure while learning about the important role of farmers, farm animals, and fruits and vegetables through hands-on activities in a bilingual emergent setting. Campers will learn Spanish vocabulary words through songs, games, and art activities.

Week 4

July 8 — July 12

Outer Space Journey

Get your jet packs ready and join us for a week of fun that is out of this world! Learn about astronauts, travel among the stars, and explore new planets.

*Campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor museum exploration each day.

*Campers are required to bring their own snacks and lunches. Snacks and lunches will be eaten in the indoor classroom.

1. What’s the focus in Week 2?

A．Space exploration.

B．Agricultural studies.

C．Chemical arts.

D．Computer engineering.

2. During which week can campers learn Spanish?

A．The first week.

B．The second week.

C．The third week.

D．The fourth week.

3. Where will campers have lunches?

A．At home.

B．At the Museum cafe.

C．Outside the museum.

D．In the indoor classroom.

9 . 一直以来，人们仰望星空，对太空充满了遐想。 (汉译英)
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10 . 简（Jan）的生活因互联网而得到了极大的改善。(汉译英)
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