1 . Winners of the Broadcom MASTERS

Girls took the top prizes at the Broadcom MASTERS, a science competition for middle school students.

Alaina Gassler

Alaina won the $25,000 Samueli Foundation Prize for the project of reducing blind spots in cars. She was inspired to solve this issue by her mother who didn’t like driving her vehicle because its large A-pillar (A柱) design made her feel in danger. “I started to think about how blind spots were a huge problem in all cars,” said Alaina. So she worked on and solved it.

Sidor Clare

Sidor won the $10,000 Marconi/Samueli Award for Innovation, an honor made by Samueli’s generous donation of his 2012 Marconi Society Prize Award. She developed bricks that could one day be made on Mars, so that humans wouldn’t be required to carry building materials with them in order to build there.

Alexis MacAvoy

Alexis won the $10,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement, which recognized the student whose work and performance showed the most promise in health-related fields and demonstrated an understanding of the many social factors that affect health. She designed a water filter (过滤器) by using carbon to remove heavy metals from water.

Rachel Bergey

Rachel won the $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention, awarded by The Lemelson Foundation to a young inventor creating promising solutions to real-world problems. She developed a trap made of tinfoil (锡纸) and netting for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species causing damage to trees.

1. What is the purpose of Alaina Gassler’s invention?

A．To beautify vehicles.	B．To improve the safety of driving.
C．To decorate the sidewalk for the blind.	D．To reduce the carbon released from cars.

2. Whose invention is related to human health?

A．Alaina Gassler’s.	B．Sidor Clare’s.
C．Rachel Bergey’s.	D．Alexis MacAvoy’s.

3. What is the Broadcom MASTERS about?

A．Art.

B．Sport.

C．Technology.

D．Education.

2 . 听下面一段长材料，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman intend to do?

A．Develop some photos.

B．Get photos digitized.

C．Beautify the photos.

2. How much does the woman need to pay?

A．$300.

B．$240.

C．$150.

3. Why is a cardboard box recommended?

A．It is stronger.

B．It is cheaper.

C．It is lighter.

4. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A．In a photo studio.

B．In a post office.

C．In an advertising company.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can be affected certainly if teenagers lack sleep?

A．Their spirits.

B．Their long-term health.

C．Their academic performance.

2. What is to blame for teenagers lacking sleep?

A．Poor diet.

B．Lack of exercise.

C．Too much entertainment.

3. How can teenagers fall asleep easier?

A．Reading a book before sleeping.

B．Listening to music before sleeping.

C．Drinking hot chocolate before sleeping.

4. What does the speaker suggest schools do?

A．Offer art classes.

B．Shorten the school day.

C．Start and end the school day later.

4 . 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。

The strong presence of Chinese internet and technology companies as sponsors of the 19th Asian Games     1     (grab) the attention of viewers around the world since it started. This demonstrates China’s great achievements and     2     (strength) in the digital and technological innovation.

The 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, had a record-breaking 176 sponsors,     3     (show) the event’s global appeal. Among the 11 official partners, five are Chinese tech companies.     4     comparison, there were only 52 sponsors for the 16th Asian Games held in 2010 in Guangzhou, among     5     only three companies were from China’s internet and tech field.

Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing unit of Alibaba Group, plays a vital role by providing essential technological support for event management, results distribution, and live cloud broadcasting.     6     (additional), it contributes to the development of a digital platform ensuring     7     (efficiency) broadcast in the Asian Games Village.

Chinese tech companies’ strong presence not only boosts brand awareness globally     8     also proves their technological and innovative capabilities. According to the 2022 Global Innovation Index     9     (release) by the World Intellectual Property Organization, China’s strength in sci-tech innovations has taken     10     great jump in recent years, reaching the 11th spot among the top 30.

5 . A cleaning staff member at the Summer Palace in Beijing has been widely praised online, after footage of him explaining cultural relics and exhibitions to visitors during the National Day holiday was posted on the Internet. He has been dubbed by netizens as the most powerful cleaning monk — after a character in Chinese writer Louis Cha’s novel Tianlong Babu who disguises himself as a cleaning monk at the Shaolin Temple in Henan province.

In the video, the worker, Zhang Xu spoke with such ease and confidence that it seemed like he was performing a tongue twister. What made it special was his recitation of dozens of hard-to-pronounce Buddhist sites. People thought he must be a tour guide or expert, yet he was wearing a janitor’s uniform and holding a broom. After his explanation, Zhang smiled and returned to his work as though nothing had happened. The video immediately became a trending topic on social media.

Netizens expressed amazement at how ordinary people can become experts in certain areas.” Zhang is better than regular tour guides, and the palace should offer him a job as a docent (讲解员).” One netizen commented.

Zhang said he was surprised he’d become famous online, as he only wanted to help the tourists who seemed puzzled. He told Beijing Daily that he had been interested in architecture since he was a child. He had been a security guard and construction worker and has always had a strong interest in traditional architecture. He often refers to books or finds relevant information online in his spare time.

Zhang joined the cleaning staff at the palace in late 2021 and walks about 40,000 steps inside the palace every day, so he knows a lot about it. “The traditional architecture of the palace is not just an assembly of bricks and layers. These elements are friends who have deep history and know how to speak to people who understand them,” he said, “They are historic marvels with distinctive Asian aesthetics.”

1. In which way does Zhang usually acquire knowledge about architecture?

A．Consulting books and websites	B．Consulting experts and guides
C．Communicating with docents	D．Communicating with tourists

2. Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Zhang used to work as a cleaning monk at the Shaolin Temple.

B．Zhang spoke confidently because he was good at performing tongue twister.

C．Numerous netizens spoke up for Zhang who has not been offered a job as a docent.

D．Gaining popularity online came as a surprise to Zhang, whose intention was to help out.

3. Which of the following words can best describe Zhang Xu?

A．Cheerful and Helpful	B．Brilliant and Passionate
C．Generous and Humorous	D．Curious and Courageous

4. What’s the main idea of the text?

A．The Summer palace regained popularity thanks to its janitor.

B．A video on a knowledgeable cleaning monk went viral on social media.

C．A cleaning staff was praised online for his expert explanation of relics.

D．A cleaning staff worked hard to be an expert in cultural relics

6 . 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。

Having grown up in northern Arizona, I believe that the southwestern state is home     1     the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. That is, until I     2     (invite) to explore Guizhou province by an organization many years ago. There is nothing like seeing with one’s own eyes.

My father used to drag my brothers and me on     3     (fish) trips around Arizona. We would compete to catch the     4     (large) fish. On my trip to Guizhou I had the opportunity to canoe on Wanfeng Lake,     5     I enjoyed the silence and took in the surrounding karst mountains.

During my trip around     6     city of Xingyi, in Guizhou, I saw the artwork of the Bouyei ethnic group. They use dyes (染料)     7     (produce) from local plants to make clothing and blankets. Local elders still practice weaving with wooden machines and pass that tradition on to their grandchildren. The designs were ancient, and carried     8     (wise) within them.     9     (serious), I got the feeling of being home while looking at the art on display in Xingyi.

I     10     (live) away from Arizona for 10 long years, making my own living in China. I’ve managed to build a family, a career, a livelihood, and passion projects. I feel as though I have everything I need. In Guizhou, I feel at home.

7 . After decades of married life, I realized that my life was limited, and even having friends frightened me. To ease my anxiety, my husband and I explored the Blue Ridge Mountains about an hour’s ride from home. We chose a path only a couple of miles long. The process of putting one foot in front of the other started to ease my worried soul. Being with nature slowed down my racing mind. Up and down the path we went. The trees gently swayed in the wind as we enjoyed views of valleys below us.

I knew this was my way to heal. I found the Internet site Meetup, picked a group and signed up for a five-mile hike in Shenandoah National Park. All my worries came into play when meeting the hiking group. The fifteen hikers, at least ten years younger than me, started slowly, crossing many little streams on rocks. I enjoyed the tour but struggled to keep up. After a half-mile, my steps got into the rhythm. I felt a part of all that surrounded me.

I have been actively hiking since that day, walking thousands of miles, with several worn pairs of hiking boots to prove it. With my fellow hikers, I climbed Mount Le Conte at 6,593 feet. It was a challenging hike, but I made it.

I have hiked the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland with five other women, through more than a hundred miles of green hills and valleys filled with baby sheep and their mothers. I’m fortunate to have the Blue Ridge Mountains nearby. Before the pandemic, I backpacked on the AppalachianTrail, falling short of my 100-mile goal but enjoying it. I met hikers along the way, camping next to them and listening to their determination to hike the entire 2,200 miles.

I don’t intend to give up being one with nature outdoors anytime soon. We all are responsible for our peace and happiness.

1. What made the author less worried at the mountain path?

A．Closely following her husband.

B．Choosing a path near her home.

C．Taking a walk outdoors in nature.

D．Racing with the wind in the trees.

2. How did the author feel upon meeting the hiking group?

A．Worried.	B．Energetic.
C．Confident.	D．Excited.

3. What did the author fail to do on the Appalachian Trail?

A．Travel with backpack before the pandemic.

B．Keep her boots to prove her ability.

C．Plan the hiking route of 2 ,200 miles.

D．Finish the 100-mile goal along the trail.

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

A．Outdoor Life Is Beneficial

B．The Mountains Are Calling

C．I Learned to Face My Worries

D．Nature Is Our Best Friend

8 . Leigh Ann is a nurse at Valleywise, Arizona. She has earned the title of a hero after a(n) ________ off-duty rescue that saved a man’s life.

While driving home after work on July 26, Leigh noticed a truck had turned over on the road near Sky Harbor, with a man ________ inside. Despite her tiredness, she made a decision to step up.

“It’s strange,” reflected Leigh. “ ________ , I wouldn’t have been there. Many things brought me to that ________ moment.”

Leigh pulled over, and a couple of other individuals who happened to pass by ________ her. Luckily, no other cars were on the road, ________ her to cross over safely and reach the ________ of the accident. Leigh went beneath the truck to ________ the condition of the injured man. With her ________ as a nurse, she stopped the bleeding and then helped him out. Months have ________ since that fateful day, and on October 18, the Phoenix Fire Department ________ Leigh for her life-saving actions.

Leigh holds the firm ________ that everyone has a purpose in life. “I have many imperfections, but I feel that at that critical moment, a guiding force ________ me there,” she said.

The man Leigh rescued recently reached her to express his gratitude for the second ________ at life.

“I wish him nothing but the best,” Leigh remarked. “I hope he will ________ it and have a future filled with success.”

1.

A．traditional

B．senior

C．impressive

D．obvious

2.

A．confused

B．stopped

C．packed

D．stuck

3.

A．Confidently

B．Normally

C．Curiously

D．Suitably

4.

A．exact

B．possible

C．different

D．unique

5.

A．comforted

B．contacted

C．valued

D．joined

6.

A．promising

B．allowing

C．requesting

D．forcing

7.

A．destination

B．source

C．site

D．arrangement

8.

A．track

B．cancel

C．collect

D．judge

9.

A．knowledge

B．development

C．lecture

D．courage

10.

A．passed

B．organized

C．applied

D．strengthened

11.

A．registered

B．scheduled

C．recognized

D．remembered

12.

A．responsibility

B．belief

C．interest

D．comment

13.

A．recommended

B．kept

C．checked

D．led

14.

A．chance

B．excuse

C．challenge

D．pleasure

15.

A．take over

B．move on

C．get through

D．pull over

9 . While many Americans joke about their poor math, labor experts say the nation’s decreasing math skill threatens U. S. economic competitiveness and national security (安全). Jim Stigler, a professor studying the process of teaching. and learning, said, “The advances in technology that drive where the world goes will come from other countries, because they have the intellectual capital (资本) while we don’t.”

Concerning the math crisis facing schools, the U. S. military has called for a major program to support education in science, technology, education, and math (STEM). Government labor experts say the number of jobs in areas requiring math skill will increase by more than 30,000each year through the end of 2030, much faster than most other kinds of jobs.

Mathematics is becoming a part of almost every career, but most American students aren’t prepared. In the recent PISA tests in math, U. S. students tested lower than students from 36 other education systems worldwide. Only one in five American high school students planning to attend college are prepared for college -level study in STEM, say experts.

However, students from other countries are preparing to lead in these areas. An official report says only one in five graduate students in math-heavy fields at U. S. universities are American. The rest come from other countries. Most will leave the U. S. when they finish their programs.

“We’re just not starting students on career paths related to math and computer science to stay competitive,” said Josh Wyner, a vice president of the Aspen Institute, a think tank. It urged decision-makers to make education an important national security goal. “We are no longer keeping pace with other countries,” the Aspen report says, calling this a dangerous failure.

In Massachusetts, employers are expecting a shortage (短缺) over the next five years of 11,000 workers in the life sciences alone. “It’s not an educational question alone,” said Edward, director of an education program, warning that this may damage national security.

1. What can be inferred from paragraph 1?

A．Americans don’t care about their poor math.

B．Poor math skills will bring America disadvantages.

C．Intellectual capital is a must for future development.

D．Labor experts can shoulder the duty of national safety.

2. What do government labor experts suppose?

A．The army will open STEM programs soon.

B．Students are prepared for math-heavy jobs.

C．There will be a sharp rise in math-related jobs.

D．America will be behind in STEM education.

3. What’s the “dangerous failure” in the Aspen report?

A．American students fall behind in math learning.

B．American students fail to get math-related jobs.

C．America has lost its attraction to foreign students.

D．America fails to lead other countries in education.

4. How does Edward view the shortage of science workers?

A．It can be solved in the next five years.	B．It’s an evidence of overall math failure.
C．It will cost the U. S. its lead in world affair.	D．It’ll do harm to America’s national security.

10 . Amazing new museums around the world we’re excited to visit

From an AI museum in Seoul to a music legend’s living room in Paris, here’s where to get your newest culture experience this month.

Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

After work for more than a decade, this museum will open to visitors in late 2023. The GEM is expected to be the world’s biggest archaeological museum and will display more than 100,000 artifacts. Among the collections, you’ll find 5,000 treasures, some on public display for the first time in history.

elBulli 1846, Roses, Spain

Once a high-end restaurant overlooking the beach, Spain’s elBulli is reopening to the public for the first time since it closed in 2011 — but with a twist. elBulli 1846 will be a first-of-its-kind restaurant museum, showing the inventive cuisine crafted by its former head chef Ferran Adria. Opened in 1964, the restaurant was named the world’s best five times. Note: there won’t be actual food (sorry).

The Robot and AI Museum, Seoul, South Korea

Whether you love or loathe AI, this new museum in Seoul, opening in November, is a proof to its attraction. Loaded with all things of artificial intelligence and robotics, the RAIM aims to educate the public on machine learning and robotic technologies.

Factory International, Manchester, UK

A mix of music, dance, art, and performances, Manchester’s Factory International is a new cultural center showing creativity and innovation. The arts center, which this year will hold a large Yayoi Kusama immersive exhibition, came first on TimeOut’s annual list of the best things to do in the UK — so you know it’ll be good.

1. What can one expect to do at elBulli 1846?

A．Enjoy a good meal of inventive food.

B．Admire the creative food design there.

C．Have a meal served by robot waiters.

D．Attend the Yayoi Kusama exhibition.

2. Which place can one go for a taste of AI technology?

A．The elBulli 1846 in Spain.

B．The Factory International in UK.

C．The Grand Egyptian Museum in Egypt.

D．The Robot and AI Museum in South Korea.

3. What do we know about the Manchester’s Factory International?

A．It received a good rating as the best thing to do.

B．Some exhibits are on show for the first time.

C．It’s reopened after an absence of over a decade.

D．It’s a factory where visitors can perform dances.