| A．I never doubted about your improvement this time. |
| B．I didn’t think it possible for you to make this great progress in such a short time. |
| C．I assumed you would succeed in making progress very soon. |
| D．I believed you had tried your best to make progress this time. |
| A．They gave up singing and dancing. |
| B．They criticised those who were singing and dancing. |
| C．They were lost in singing and dancing. |
| D．They stayed from those who liked singing and dancing. |
| A．She did not let many people know she was sick. |
| B．She did not put her poor health condition on advertisement. |
| C．She did not let the advertiser know that she was sick. |
| D．She did not think she was ill. |
| A．I forbade myself from drinking. |
| B．I allowed myself to drink one cup of coffee everyday. |
| C．I only allowed myself to drink one cup of coffee a day. |
| D．I refused to drink any coffee. |
| A．His progress is wonderful. |
| B．His progress is reasonable. |
| C．He surprised others with his progress. |
| D．He thinks it wonderful that he could made such a progress. |
Sophie had to move to a new school in the town from her own village with her family because her father got a new job in a company. At the beginning, she used to sit alone in the class and then one day a girl, Nia, from her class talked to her, hoping that they could be friends. Nia was a modern girl born and brought up in the town. She was kind and a loving girl.
Nia never really had many friends because she used to choose her friends very wisely. When Nia came to Sophie with the hand of friendship, Sophie did not think even for a second and accepted her friendship as she needed friends. As the days passed by, Nia and Sophie had already developed a good friendship. They then promised that they would focus on the better things they would do for each other if they made mistakes.
Soon Sophie made many friends like Stephen, George, Josh and Ernie. She spent a lot of time with most of them as close friends and almost forgot about Nia. One day Sophie along with all her friends decided to do something adventurous: to light up firecrackers (鞭炮) behind the office building.
As word spread very fast among teenagers, Nia heard about it and told her to be aware of her real friends but Sophie paid no attention to it. Nia then knew that Sophie would not be so careful so she decided to look out for Sophie without her knowledge.
When they were pushing Sophie out to light up the crackers with a candle, Stephen saw a teacher coming out of the office room. He waved to the others to run away but left Sophie alone there.
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The teacher noticed Sophie and shouted, “Stop!”
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In the headmaster’s room, Nia pulled out her phone.
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Xiao Yiyi’s Citywalk route in Changsha includes more unusual
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8 . In the age of the selfie, taking photos of yourself has become a daily activity. Half of all teenagers regularly post selfies. But what happens when the desire for the best selfie starts damaging nature—or even ourselves?
Social media tourism is dramatically changing who visits natural places like Figure Eight Pools in Sydney’s Royal National Park. Many people are now drawn to these places for the best selfie background. These new tourists, motivated to seek out photos and selfies, sometimes ignore warning signs or bans on drones (无人机). Thus, many people have been severely injured or killed by taking risky selfies and photos in dangerous locations. Additionally, drone use can cause environmental harm if drones catch fire or batteries leak.
The search for the perfect selfie can also harm animals, protected plants and even First Nations rock art. In some cases, selfies have become a long-term threat to ecosystems.
But for land managers, perhaps the biggest challenge is satisfying increased interest while keeping people safe. They are working to assist this new demand by reshaping nature to make better scenery—and keep visitors safer. At Moran Falls in Queensland’s Lamington National Park, a famous view had been blocked by plants, driving some visitors to jump the fence at the viewing platform and stand directly on top of a very tall cliff (悬崖). As a solution, land managers have the trees trimmed (修剪) and then use the fallen branches to hide the track made by selfie-seekers.
These land managers are wondering why traditional measures like signs and warnings often prove ineffective? The answer may lie in social recognition For many, the risk seems worth the reward if it means gaining admiration on social media. Nature-based content on popular social media platforms like TikTok often performs very well, giving other would-be influencers the motive to seek out new locations. This problem has been created by the combination of social media and human psychology. To solve it, we might look at how these two factors interact. Responsible selfie and tourism campaigns on popular social media platforms could be a start.
1. Why are many people attracted to visit places like Figure Eight Pools?| A．To appreciate the natural beauty. | B．To seek adventure and excitement. |
| C．To search for the ideal selfie setting. | D．To test the use of drones for photography. |
| A．By listing figures. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By analyzing causes. | D．By making comparisons. |
| A．Risks are often ignored by people | B．Rules are rarely followed by people. |
| C．Exploring new attractions is preferred. | D．Social media attention is valued more. |
| A．Launching tourism campaigns | B．Promoting proper behaviors online |
| C．Banning selfies in natural landscape. | D．Restricting access to social media platforms. |
9 . Scientists in Brazil have developed a vaccine (疫苗) that prevents addicts from feeling pleasure from the illegal drug, cocaine (可卡因), making the addiction stop right away.
The vaccine, Calixcoca, works by stimulating the user’s immune system to produce antibodies (抗体) when cocaine is detected in the body. These antibodies attach themselves to cocaine in the blood, making it physically too large to pass into the brain’s reward system, where it can make the user feel pleasure.
Different from the failed U. S. vaccine, Calixcoca uses artificial components produced in a lab rather than natural ones, which makes it cheaper to produce and easier to store since the vaccine does not need to be stored at low temperatures.
Calixcoca has so far proven effective in testing on animals, producing significant levels of antibodies against cocaine and few side effects. It also protected unborn baby rats against cocaine, researchers found, suggesting it could be used in humans to protect the unborn babies from being damaged by their mother’s addiction. It is hoped that the introduction of such vaccines will be a significant tool in preventing deaths from cocaine use.
The vaccine is now set to enter the final stage of trials: testing on humans. The first tests on humans have had a 72% success rate in clinical settings. Given that the current treatment for cocaine addiction is only effective in 20% of patients, “anything that is more than 20% effective is already a lot,” said Garcia, a mental health doctor. He also emphasized that, while the vaccine shows promising results, it won’t be a cure-all for everyone. It targets people struggling with addiction, especially “those who are just off cocaine and want to stay that way”. Ideally, it would be used for patients during important phases of their recovery, like when they leave the drug addiction treatment centre.
1. How can the vaccine Calixcoca stop cocaine addiction?| A．By locating cocaine in the body. |
| B．By strengthening the immune system. |
| C．By increasing the antibodies in the blood. |
| D．By stopping cocaine going into the brain. |
| A．It can be found in nature. | B．It costs less to make. |
| C．It should be kept in the cold. | D． It has a lower success rate. |
| A．Its side effects. | B．Its possible benefits. |
| C．Its target users. | D．Its testing process. |
| A．A Universal Cure for Cocaine Addicts |
| B．A Breakthrough in Vaccine Production |
| C．A Promising Vaccine for Cocaine Addiction |
| D．A Treatment of Cocaine Addiction in Brazil |
10 . Here are my top choices for the world’s best eco-hotels for holidays. A visit to any of these hotels promises a memorable and fulfilling vacation.
Bambu Indah (Bali)This small hotel is the exact picture of what it calls “old-school Bali”—a restful and laid-back experience in harmony with nature. Spend your days at Bambu Indah in natural river swimming pools fed by waterfalls, open-air bamboo structures on stilts (高跷) above the rice fields.
Why Book:
● There are only oil lamps in the hotel in an effort to reduce light pollution.
● Mosquito nets around beds catch cool air as part of a cooling solution that avoids traditional air conditioning and lessens the carbon footprint.
● Banana leaves are used as plates and papaya stems as straws as part of the hotel’s no-plastic policy.
The Stanford Inn By The Sea (California)The Stanford Inn paints a picture of wellness that extends beyond diet and exercise. Private classes and scissions in nutrition and healthy living are provided and a large greenhouse houses a saltwater swimming pool for year-round use.
Why Book:
● The inn hosts students in its Environmental Leadership Field school, providing these students with 4- to 6-week explorations into sustainability.
● The property has been practicing organic farming for more than 30 years.
Soneva Kiri (Thailand)Just 90 minutes from Bangkok, within a rainforest, guests can enjoy the unspoiled beauty and beaches of Soneye Kiri. Night diving and dining in a mushroom cave are just a couple of the unforgettable activities on offer.
Why Book:
● A 2% environmental tax on all stays goes toward the Soneva Foundation, which invests in various projects.
● Soneva funds the organization Care for Children, which has opened a foster care (寄养) training and resource center in Thailand.
● Partnerships with NGOs and other organizations help protect local marine life.
1. What is special about Bambu Indah?| A．It used to be a school. | B．It prefers non-electrical devices. |
| C．It charges environmental tax. | D．It has a saltwater swimming pool. |
| A．Jack, who loves adventures. | B．Mary, who is active in charity. |
| C．Tom, who majors in engineering. | D．Kate, who favors organic produce. |
| A．They are friendly to the environment. |
| B．They are located deep in the rainforest. |
| C．They support local community projects. |
| D．They offer luxurious holiday experiences. |
