1 . 人们往往认为他们的智商决定他们在生活中表现如何。（汉译英）
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2 . I am fed up with getting sick all the time.

A．can’t bear getting sick	B．have got used to being ill
C．feel lucky to have good health	D．have the urgency to see a doctor

3 . People can’t imagine how Yi Jiefang worked through her sadness after her son’s death.

A．hid her sad feelings	B．expressed her sadness
C．was filled with sadness	D．dealt with her sad feelings

4 . Art appreciation isn’t just for art experts, and it certainly doesn’t require a fine arts degree.     1     In this post, we’ll talk about how art makes us feel, what it can mean, and how colors are used in art.

The first step to appreciating art is to think about how it makes you feel. Do you feel calm or happy when you look at it? Or does it make you feel excited or sad?     2     Everyone has different feelings about art, and that’s okay. Over time, you’ll find the kinds of art that you like the most.

Artworks often contain more than what meets the eye.     3     For example, a heart might mean love, or a flag might mean freedom. However, symbols can also be deeply personal to the artist. This means they can show what the artist believes, has experienced, or hopes for. When you see symbols in art, think about what they might mean. Can they help you understand the artist’s life or ideas?

    4     Artists often use them to express emotions or ideas. For example, Van Gogh’s The Starry Night uses massive circles of white and yellow to create a sense of wonder and turbulence (动荡). By knowing how colors work in art, you can understand the artist’s idea better.

Appreciating art is a journey that never ends. Remember that it’s not about knowing everything, but about being open to new experiences and ideas.     5    

A．Just keep looking at art and let it inspire you!

B．Symbols and colors are key components in artworks.

C．Symbols have various meanings in different cultures.

D．Colors can turn a simple drawing into a fantastic artwork.

E．Remember that there are no “right” or “wrong” emotions.

F．They can use symbols to tell a story or give more information.

G．Anyone willing to open their mind and heart can understand what it offers.

5 . Can talking to other people online help socially isolated (孤立的) older adults in any way? A new research is seeking evidence to prove the benefits of online social communications.

Lead author Hiroko Dodge started the study about ten years ago, recognizing the harmful effects of social isolation. The experiment, known as I-CONNECT, involved 186 participants aged 75 years and older. The experiment used the Internet to allow for conversational communications between the participants and trained interviewers. To make the experience more interesting, the researchers ensured that the participants had different conversation partners each time, and they provided daily topics and pictures. The experiment lasted a year, with 30-minute conversations held four times a week for the first six months and then twice a week for an additional six months.

At the end of the first six-month period, the participants showed higher cognitive (认知的) test scores compared to another group who did not take part in such conversations. And, at the end of the second six-month period, the participants had test scores indicating better memory-related brain function and improved emotional well-being.

Following the experiment, Dodge and her teammates established the I-CONNECT Foundation, aiming at providing social communications to socially isolated older individuals in the community free of charge.

“Our next goal is to extend these activities to reach more isolated people in need, as well as to study how social communications impact our brain functions,” said Dodge. “Providing frequent stimulating (有促进作用的) conversational communications through the Internet could be an effective home-based strategy against social isolation and cognitive problem.”

Human contacts are important for our emotional well-being. The team is currently researching into chatbots (聊天机器人) as they are aware that chatbots might work as effectively as humans for cognitive stimulations.

1. How did researchers make the conversational communications more engaging?

A．By using trained interviewers.	B．By limiting the length of talks.
C．By increasing the frequency of talks.	D．By arranging unfixed talking partners.

2. What are the findings of the experiment?

A．Socially isolated people tend to talk online.

B．Online chatting improves cognitive function.

C．High cognitive ability ensures positive emotions.

D．Wide-ranging topics benefit the elderly’s memory.

3. What is one goal of the I-CONNECT Foundation?

A．Increase the sales of chatbots.	B．Organize face-to-face activities.
C．Struggle against social isolation.	D．Study new ways of communication.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To present findings of Dodge’s team.	B．To improve the latest technology.
C．To introduce a non-profit organization.	D．To draw attention to a social problem.

6 . Whenever he returns to this place, he is contented.

A．feels relaxed

B．gets inspired

C．becomes happy

D．misses home

7 . Our supposed friends turned their back on us when we faced difficulties.

A．came to help us in time	B．walked away from us
C．encouraged us continuously	D．gave us impractical advice

8 . With sufficient language input, I’m sure you can learn English effectively.

A．If you listen and read enough	B．If you review more after class
C．If you discuss more with teachers	D．If you work hard at the language

9 . I tried to give up smoking several times before I realized I was addicted.

A．I had to stop	B．I was in poor health
C．I couldn’t give it up	D．I could make a change

10 . It is a messy business having a tooth taken out.

A．a simple task	B．a big trouble
C．a boring job	D．an organized process