1 . Someday, you may no longer need to brush your teeth by hand. Instead, billions of nanoparticles(纳米颗粒)could automatically do all that work for you. The nanoparticles are very tiny. Magnets(磁铁)can make them move. If you set up a magnet in just the right way, says Ed Steager, “You can arrange them into any shape you want.”

Steager is an engineer at the University of Pennsylvania. Together, he and his colleague Hyun Koo found a way to form the nanoparticles into long, skinny bristles(鬃毛), a lot like the ones on a toothbrush. But these bristles shape-shift to fit whatever surface they encounter. They can even squeeze between teeth.

The scientists tested the robotic bristles in the lab. But the device isn’t yet ready for people to use. The magnets and nanoparticles will need to fit comfortably and safely inside a person’s mouth. The researchers are working with a company to accomplish this safely and effectively. But if these inventors can perfect the device, a lot of people will benefit, especially the disabled.

The tooth-cleaning robot works thanks to two magnets. One goes on each side of the teeth. The nanoparticles sit in a water-based solution between the magnets. All of this may fit into something the size and shape of a mouthguard, though the researchers haven’t settled on a design for the device yet.

As a bonus, the nanoparticles also kill those harmful bacteria in the mouth. The water-based liquid that holds them contains a substance commonly added to toothpaste(牙膏)and mouthwash. It kills some bacteria on its own. But when these nanoparticles react with it, powerful germ-killing substances get created.

The new device is just a proof of a notion. The researchers still need to turn it into a product that people will want to use. It must fit comfortably and safely in people’s mouths. It can’t draw too much power or cost too much. “There’s a lot of engineering to get from here to there,” says Steager. But, as Melo says, “every good idea needs to have a start.”

1. What are the researchers doing now?

A．Putting the new invention into the market	B．Carrying out surveys about the new device.
C．Testing the robotic bristles on the disabled.	D．Making the device suitable for a person’ mouth.

2. What mainly operates the new device?

A．The nanoparticles.	B．The toothbrush.
C．The magnets.	D．The bristles.

3. What is a function of the new invention?

A．It can help adjust teeth.	B．It can work as toothpaste.
C．It can replace liquid in the mouth.	D．It can change the mouth shape.

4. What does the underlined word “notion” probably mean in the last paragraph?

A．Prediction.

B．Existence.

C．Product.

D．Concept.

2 . Born in France, but raised in Spain, linguistics and literature professor Juan José Ciruela Alferez from the University of Granada is passionate about Chinese literature and has been doing some research about it. With painstaking effort, his Spanish translation of a Chinese classic was published last year.

Ciruela said translating the novel was an interesting challenge. In recent years, many Chinese works have been introduced to Spain. However, as most of them had been translated first into English and then from that language into Spanish, much of the originality was lost. For this reason, when the Spanish publishing house Kailas contacted Ciruela to translate it directly from Chinese, he accepted the mission immediately, even if it presented difficulties like a heavy workload within a short time limit.

“I encountered various difficulties, especially at the beginning of the task,” said Ciruela in an interview. “This novel, in particular, needs a prior reading process in which the translator gets into the plot and the characters, since at first it is difficult to enter the world that the novel constantly raises. So I read the novel first in Chinese, paying attention to all those details and how all of that could be translated in a way that the Spanish readers would understand.

For Ciruela, the most important criterion when translating is fidelity (忠诚) to the original text. While it is true that one cannot always be strictly faithful, he believes translators should not be too far from original texts. For example, the translation of culturemes (expressions of culture in language)is quite complicated due to the cultural gap between Spanish and Chinese. Ciruela believes that these must always be appropriate to the specific function they perform within the text, in each specific case and moment.

1. What does the underlined phrase “that language” probably refer to?

A．Spanish.

B．English.

C．Chinese.

D．French.

2. What caused Ciruela to translate the Chinese classic?

A．His passion for Spanish literature.	B．His determination to popularize it.
C．The lack of its direct translation into Spanish.	D．The loss of diversity in Spanish translation.

3. What aspect of the translation task does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．Its barrier.

B．Its principle.

C．Its style.

D．Its meaning.

4. What does Ciruela think is the most important in translation?

A．Meeting readers’ needs.	B．Targeting cultural phenomena.
C．Bridging the cultural gap.	D．Being loyal to the original text.

3 . Nature embraces us with beauty. Below, you will learn a list of famous natural reserves.

Natural Park of the Coral Sea

New Caledonia is famous for its beautiful nature, diverse species and wonderful coastal ecosystems. The Natural Park of the Coral Sea safeguards large marine (海洋的) habitats vital to the inhabitants, wildlife, and environmental protection of the territories in the south western Pacific region. The Natural Park of the Coral Sea in New Caledonia is a shelter for sharks, whales and turtles. Unique world-class diving locations can be found in the Natural Park of the Coral Sea.

The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument

Located in the central Pacific Ocean, the Pacific Remote Islands Monument area includes seven islands. There are 165 identified oceanic plates in the sites of diversity and species richness. It is one of the most beautiful tropical marine habitats. The island hosts corals, fish, shellfish, marine mammals, seabirds, land birds, insects, and the flora (植物群) existing nowhere else on the planet.

South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area (SGSSI-MPA)

SGSSI-MPA is a vast natural preservation and conservation area in the far southern Atlantic Ocean. Due to the isolated geography and freezing weather throughout the year, few inhabitants live in this location. The marine reserve’s laws in this location are highly restrictive, with no commercial fishing permitted.

Coral Sea Marine Park

The park is one of the world’s largest marine parks and is located off the coastlines outside the Great Barrier Reef. Coral reefs, deep-sea plains and canyons (峡谷) are among the unique ecosystems found in the Coral Sea Marine Park. Additionally, the marine park preserves sixteen bottom ecosystems, including canyons and plains. It consists of 34 larger reef zones and 15, 000 square kilometers of shallow reef systems followed by much marine life.

1. What is special about the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument?

A．Shellfish.	B．Rich species.
C．Unique flora.	D．Seven islands.

2. Why do few people live in SGSSI-MPA?

A．The climate is too extreme.	B．It’s a large preservation area.
C．Commercial fishing is banned.	D．It’s far from the Atlantic Ocean.

3. What do the four reserves have in common?

A．They are in the Pacific Ocean.	B．They are marine reserves.
C．They have some canyons.	D．They contain plains.

4 . When my daughter completes a task, I can’t help but praise her. It’s only natural to give praise where praise is _______ , right? But is there such a thing as too much praise?

According to psychologist Katherine Phillip, children don’t _______ from constant praise as much as we’d like to think. “Parents often praise, _______ they are building their child’s self-confidence.   _______ over-praising can have a negative effect,” says Phillip. “When we use the same praise _______ , it may become empty and no longer _______ by the child. It can also become a (an) _______ that anything they do must be rewarded with praise. This may lead to the child avoiding taking risks due to _______ of disappointing their parents.”

Does this mean we should _______ all the praise? Phillip says no. “The key to healthy praise is to focus on the process ________ the outcome. It is the recognition of a child’s attempt, or the process in which they achieved something, that is ________ ,” she says. “Parents should encourage their child to take the risks needed to learn and grow.”

So how do we break the ________ of praise we’re all so accustomed (习惯) to? Phillip says it’s important to ________ the distinction between “person praise” and “process praise”. “Person praise is simply saying how ________ someone is. It’s a form of personal judgement. Process praise is ________ of the efforts the person has just undertaken. Children who receive person praise, are more likely to feel shame after losing,” says Phillip.

1.

A．normal

B．intelligent

C．due

D．grateful

2.

A．analyze

B．define

C．profit

D．reflect

3.

A．convincing

B．believing

C．claiming

D．debating

4.

A．Therefore

B．Moreover

C．Meanwhile

D．However

5.

A．merely

B．rarely

C．gradually

D．repeatedly

6.

A．constructed

B．understood

C．prized

D．evaluated

7.

A．curiosity

B．potential

C．virtue

D．expectation

8.

A．lack

B．fear

C．infection

D．presence

9.

A．do away with

B．get away with

C．look up to

D．give way to

10.

A．other than

B．rather than

C．or rather

D．more than

11.

A．emotional

B．remarkable

C．essential

D．accessible

12.

A．pattern

B．custom

C．tendency

D．response

13.

A．identify

B．confirm

C．clarify

D．classify

14.

A．annoying

B．disturbing

C．great

D．crucial

15.

A．completion

B．objective

C．consequence

D．acknowledgement

5 . How to Stop Laughing at Inappropriate Times

Although laughing at inappropriate times can be embarrassing, it’s actually a natural reaction for some people when they’re facing a highly stressful situation. When you can’t stop laughing, you can deal with it instead.

    1     It takes time to learn how to prevent your tendency to laugh, but distraction is an easy way to stop yourself, in the meantime. Try one of these options for shifting your thoughts away from what’s setting off your laughter.

Identify what makes you laugh inappropriately. Do you laugh out of nervousness, or do you laugh to deal with painful feelings? Maybe you laugh because you have a lot of energy or have trouble finding the words you want to say.     2    

Choose replacement behavior for the laughter.     3     For example, nod, lick (舔) your lips, exhale (呼气) slowly, or click a pen. What you decide to replace your laughter with depends on the circumstances that are causing your laughter. For example, you may laugh nervously during work meetings. If this is the case, click your pen instead of laughing.

Create a plan for replacing your laughter.     4     Reviewing your plan in your mind makes it more likely that you’ll be able to follow through.

Practice mindfulness (冥思).     5     Besides, it helps keep you aware of your surroundings. This, in turn, can help prevent laughing caused by distracting thoughts.

A．It’s not easy to learn mindfulness.

B．Distract yourself from your urge to laugh.

C．What proves appropriate when you behave yourself?

D．What can you do instead of laughing nervously?

E．Practicing mindfulness can help keep you present.

F．Whatever your reasons for laughing, write down when your laughter is causing you issues.

G．Since you know what’s making you laugh and what you can do instead, tell yourself to follow through with the new behavior.

6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Jean’s dream was to be a great chef, so when she was 20, she travelled to France, which has the most famous cuisine in the world, to learn to cook. After twelve years, she was among the best.

Her father, Bob, was getting old, and she wanted to be near him. Jean accepted an offer from one of Washington’s top restaurants. The manager offered her a handsome salary, and 30% ownership of the restaurant. The next day, Jean went to sign the contract. As she got out of the car, she caught sight of a green sunshade. Instead of going to meet the manager, she crossed the street towards the old restaurant, Fargonetti’s. She pushed open the door and the memories came flooding back.

Jean’s mum died when she was just 11, and her father lost his job and was forced to freelance (从事自由职业). Money was very short. When Jean turned thirteen, Bob had made a reservation at Fargonetti’s, the capital’s best restaurant.

“I’m not hungry, baby girl. I had a huge breakfast,” Bob said. “This is all for you!” “Oh,” Jean cried. “Daddy was so silly! He’s been saving to come here for lunch for MONTHS and now he ruined his appetite with breakfast!” The waiter, Carl Bader, immediately realised what was going on and went to Mr Fargonetti, the restaurant owner, and told him about Jean and Bob.

An hour later, surprisingly, the waiter brought wonderful dishes and set them before the father and daughter. “Lunch is on the house with Mr Fargoneti’s compliments (致意),” Carl said. For Bob and Jean, it was a free but magical meal. They were on cloud nine when they walked out. “Jean,“ said Bob happily. “I feel our luck has changed!” And it did! The next day, one of Bob’s old friends called and offered him a job at a new magazine, and Jean believed Fargonetti’s had made it all happen. That was when she decided to become a chef!

Twenty years later, the old restaurant looked run-down and sad, but Jean recognised the waiter immediately. “Carl?” she asked delightedly.

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。

The man looked surprised.

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Jean was staring at Carl and a brilliant idea was taking shape in her mind.

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7 . Successful individuals do things just a little differently than the average people.     1     Here are four key habits that athletes have to create success.

· They get real.

Don’t let the professional athletes fool you. Achieving racing success is not easy, even though there are some people out there who always seem to make it look so.     2     They set realistic goals with each event. They equip themselves with effort, patience, and persistence(坚持) because they know the journey can sometimes be long and difficult.

· They have grit (勇气).

Anyone who wants to take charge of their own future must have grit. It takes courage and thick skin to become a successful athlete. Fear of failure can be very unpleasant. There will always be naysayers (爱唱反调的人).     3    

· They believe in being their best, rather than being the best.

Successful athletes know that there is always room for improvement. It’s like squeezing (挤) the last bit of toothpaste out of the tube. Just when you think it’s empty, you squeeze out just a little more.     4     Sometimes it involves a different technique, strategy, or even a different coach. It also may involve learning a new skill altogether.

·    5    

Successful athletes surround themselves with positive energy and other successful people. There is a quote that says, “Surround yourself with people who support your dreams.” In order to create success, you should find those people and groups that support your goals.

A．They hang out with good apples.

B．The same goes for athletes as well.

C．They put themselves in others’ shoes.

D．Successful athletes know this and plan accordingly.

E．Success, therefore, is built on small sustainable changes.

F．In order to do this, you must first believe in your ability to do so.

G．However, you must commit to your goals and hold firm in the face of difficulties.

8 . Drones(无人机) already fly and spy. Now, they can build too. A pair of drones working together made a tower taller than a person. Engineers demonstrated this new method of 3D printing in the lab. Mirko Kovac, who co-led the research, says that animal builders, bees, inspired him. They shared their success in Nature on September 22.

To print that person-sized tower, a Build-Drone carried expanding foam(泡沫). This material rapidly expands and hardens when sprayed(喷洒). The drone flew in a slow circle, spraying the foam downwards to form layers. When it ran out of material, it flew away so a person could reload it with more foam or replace the drone’s batteries. This type of foam tends to thicken unevenly. So, while a Build-Drone was being reloaded, a second, smaller drone surveyed the work. It was called Scan-Drone. It looked for places where the last layer was too thin or thick. Then it created a plan for the next layer to help even things out. This kept the tower straight and strong.

“This was an impressive demonstration,” says Andrea Tagliabue, who wasn’t involved in the research. As a graduate student in robotics at MIT, Tagliabue works on control systems for drones. However, he notes that the researchers still have challenges left to solve before 3D printing drones are useful in the real world. “Since these drones built structures inside a lab, they didn’t have to contend with wind or other outdoor disturbances. Also, cameras placed around the room could help track the drones’ positions and send them along the correct paths. Outdoors, the drones would have to navigate without this extra help,” says Tagliabue.

Kovac is already planning to do tests outdoors. He also plans to build more complex structures. He believes that drones can work together like bees in the future, and they will construct buildings or make repairs in places that are tough for human crews and heavy machinery to reach. “That may include disaster areas, the tops of tall buildings or even other planets,” Kovac says. “There’s a lot of interest in building on Mars with robots.”

1. How did drones make the tower stay straight?

A．They used hard and strong material.

B．They sprayed the foam downwards.

C．They kept a balance in layer thickness.

D．They thickened layers by adding more foam.

2. What does the underlined phrase “contend with” mean in Paragraph 3?

A．Rule out.

B．Compete with.

C．Give out.

D．Deal with.

3. What does Kovac say about the Build-Drones?

A．They are full of promise.

B．They are widely in use now.

C．They can’t replace humans.

D．They can’t do complex tasks.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Drones Can Think and Learn like People

B．Drones Work Together to Print Structures

C．Drones Will Change the Future of Building

D．3D Printing Gets Bigger, Faster and Smarter

9 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

As traditional tea processing techniques and their     1    (associate) social practices in China were recently included on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the world is paying more attention to Chinese tea.

Southwest China’s Sichuan province has the     2    (early) history of tea growing in China, with one place in particular standing out: Mengding Mountain in Ya’an. The average annual temperature there is 14.5 degrees, and the year-round mist and rain is     3    (benefit) to the forming of nitrogenous (含氮的) substances in tea     4    (leaf).

Its superior natural and ecological conditions, along with a     5    (high) developed production process, contribute     6     the quality of Mengshan tea.

    7    (origin) in the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD24), the tea has more than 2,000 years of history. Since the year 742 during the reign of the Xuanzong Emperor of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Mengshan tea     8    (serve) as a gift for the royals.

A traditional green tea,     9     includes five varieties, is represented by Mengding Ganlu. Famed as one of the 10 most famous teas in China, the technique for making Mengshan tea was listed     10     the national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2021.

10 . Faced with setbacks large and small, you feel like your life is always taking a turn for the worse. You aren’t superstitious(迷信), but you begin to wonder—    1     Why does it seem like you can never catch a break?

What is luck?

    2     First, we often use the term luck as synonymous with “chance”; we may call it lucky to win at a slot machine(老虎机), although it’s actually a random event. Another way to frame luck is as a supernatural force that exists in the universe. Third, it can be thought of as a personal feature: It’s just something that you’re born with.

On the other hand, considering yourself lucky or unlucky is a way of seeing yourself which then has impact on how you behave and how you think and becomes a self-fulfilling prediction.     3     And it has “existed” for ages, even with our amount of science and technology, it’s something deep within us that realizes our lives are ruled by chance, and we’re trying to do something to get control over that. When people feel less in control of their lives, then people often search for supernatural explanations.

How to think about luck?

The first thing to understand is that a person’s position in society contributes to their concept of luck. For example, The circumstances you’re born into, the society you’re born into, the genetic makeup you’re handed.     4     Aside from these limits, however, there are steps you can take to improve your luck.

After studying people who consider themselves lucky or unlucky, experts have found that the “lucky” ones maximize chance opportunities and dare to follow their intuition to grasp those moments. If you are relaxed and happy, your world view becomes bigger and you see more opportunities.     5    

A．People define luck in three ways.

B．So, in a sense, it absolutely does exist.

C．Could you just be an unlucky person?

D．Are you the luckiest person in the world?

E．All these things are outside of your control.

F．Good things happen to you because of your own efforts or abilities.

G．If you’re a flexible person, you’ll make the most of those opportunities.