It was a cold winter evening, and the pressure of high school was weighing heavily on my shoulders. I had always been a hardworking and dedicated student, but in my final year, the workload seemed unbearable. No matter how much effort I put into my studies, I couldn’t seem to keep up.
As the mid-term exams approached, I felt a sense of dread. I had spent countless hours studying, but with so many subjects to cover, I was overwhelmed. The fear of failure consumed me, and I began to doubt myself.
One day after school, I found myself walking alongside my teacher, Mr. Johnson, on the empty playground. He could tell that something was bothering me, and he asked if everything was alright. I hesitated for a moment, unsure of whether to share my struggles. But there was something in his kind eyes and considerate smile that made me open up.
I poured out my frustrations, explaining how hard I had been working and how little progress I was making. Tears welled up in my eyes as I admitted that I was afraid of failing the exams. To my surprise, Mr.Johnson didn’t offer words of sympathy or pity. Instead, he shared his own experiences as a high school student and the challenges he faced during his final year.
He told me about the countless nights he had spent studying, the moments of self-doubt, and the overwhelming pressure. But he also spoke about the importance of perseverance, no matter how difficult things may seem. He assured me that success wasn’t just about getting good grades but about learning from our failures, the last but not least, the qualities we formed in the process.
His words inspired me, something different seemed to have shifted in my study and life.
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Next week, I anxiously scanned the paper for my score.
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3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
Knowing there will be a Pomelo Festival themed the “rural revitalization”, aiming to promote the local economy in Liangping,
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Yours,
Li Hua
The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway(HSR) started official operation on October 17. It’s the first HSR project that China
The railway is called WHOOSH. It’s the first of its kind in Indonesia. The 142.3-kilometer-long line has four stations,
The railway can carry up
In 2017, Indonesian President Joko Widodo
4 . After a particularly strong storm named Klaus hit southwestern France in 2009, researchers made a curious observation about the damage: nearly all the trees beaten up by winds blowing at speeds of 94 miles per hour, regardless of their species, height or diameter, however, most trees hit by strong winds below that were in good condition. Was this wind-speed threshold(分界线) really the arbiter(仲裁者) of destruction?
Physicist Christophe Clanet and his colleagues at France’s École Polytechnique and ESPCI Paris Tech set to find out by breaking beechwood rods(格木棒) of different lengths and diameters under controlled conditions. To do so, they inserted one end of a given rod into a hole of the same diameter in a block of steel and slowly added force to the other end, causing the rod to bend. Then they measured the critical figures to determine a corresponding wind speed. What they found matched the real-world situation of 2009: the calculated wind speed to break the rods—no matter the size was about 94 mph.
However, several outside experts have concerns about this. For example, Lee Frelich, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology, says that modeling trees as branchless cylinders(无分支气缸) ignores the streamlining (直线型化) of branches in the wind, which in turn changes the relation between force on the trunk and wind speed. In other words, the method did not reflect the complex interactions of real-life biology, weather and physics. Regardless, Clanet and his colleagues do think the results have utility and plan to study whether strong winds can change the breaking point.
1. How did Clanet conduct the study?| A．By setting plans and giving examples. |
| B．By collecting figures and using information. |
| C．By doing experiment and measuring figures |
| D．By analyzing data and drawing a conclusion. |
| A．Optimistic. | B．Indifferent | C．Objective. | D．Worried. |
| A．Effect. | B．Usefulness. | C．Future. | D．Significance. |
| A．How the wind cuts wood |
| B．Why the wind destroys wood |
| C．Wind speed: the changer of winds |
| D．Whether strong winds can change the breaking point |
5 . When landing at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta , Indonesia, tourists are often surprised to see many billboards advertising Chinese companies such as smartphone maker Oppo.
Walking into high-end shopping malls in Jakarta, consumers also notice that Chinese brands are spotlighted. In Plaza Indonesia, which houses international luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Chanel.
Oppo also has a well-designed store. Such a noticeable presence showcases the popularity of Oppo in Indonesia —an example of how Chinese companies are cager to explore the biggest economy in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
According to statistics from the Indonesia n government. Chinese companies’ direct investment in the country reached $8.23 billion in 2022, a year-on-year jump of 160 percent, reaching a record high and ranking as the second-largest source of foreign investment in Indonesia US investment bank Goldman Sachs also forecasted in a report that Indonesia will become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2050 To turn such rosy prospects into reality. Chinese companies are scrambling to better localize their products, management teams and marketing strategies.
Oppo for instance, is now booming in on the high-end smartphone market after the company beat Samsung as the top smartphone brand in Indonesia in the second quarter with a market share of 20 percent The success is attributed in part to Oppo’s strategy of opening well-designed stores with competitive products in high-end shopping malls.
1. What surprises tourists when they arrive at Sockarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta?| A．The large population of Indonesia |
| B．The popularity of Oppo smartphones. |
| C．The number of luxury brands in the shopping malls. |
| D．The Chinese companies advertised on bllboards. |
| A．Because it reduces costs and increase profits. |
| B．Because it establishes a dominant market position. |
| C．Because it shows the spotlight and popularity of Oppo. |
| D．Because it meets the expectation of the Indonesian consumers. |
| A．To obey Indonesian regulations and policies. |
| B．To better understand the local culture and customs. |
| C．To compete with other foreign companies operated in Indonesia. |
| D．To increase their market share and appeal to Indonesian consumers. |
| A．Opening well-designed stores with competitive products resulted in Oppo’ success. |
| B．Oppo in Indonesia is beaten by Samsung as the top smartphone brand. |
| C．Oppo plans to invest high-end shopping malls in Indonesia. |
| D．Oppo is becoming more and more popular because of its cheap price. |
6 . How a middled age woman find her lifetime career
I did not come from a wealthy background. My mother(a single mother who raised 6 children with love and courage) wanted me to have a secure future, so she spent a lot of money to send me to the UK, where I learned to be a professional secretary. Then, I backed to Hong Kong and worked as a secretary.
But I had a problem: I could not concentrate on paperwork. It was a serious issue and I sought medical help. The doctor diagnosed me with ADHD (Attention Disorder: means a person may have difficulty staying on task, sustaining focus). I felt like my world was falling apart. How could I make a living with this condition? How could I meet my family’s expectations?
When I was fired from three different offices, I lost all my self-respect. With nothing left to lose, I decided to use my savings and open a small restaurant. As kitchen is the only place to gain back my self-esteem.
I love cooking, however, I was not trained as a chef. But I was very lucky. Many famous chefs were kind enough to share their cooking secrets with me whole heartedly. They saw something in me: a fearless middle-aged woman. My cooking skills improved a lot with their help and then my business started to pick up. I became kind of famous as CNN named Choy Choy Kitchen as one of the Best Private Kitchen in Hong Kong.
Business was good and I gained back my focus and self-respect in my kitchen in Hong Kong. I tried to find a professional partner who could fully utilize my brand and my creativity.
I moved to Tokyo and opened a restaurant with my partner. However, the covid pandemic hit, restaurant business suffered. And we ended the partnership. I bought a small house in Aobadai, Meguro and began to run my own restaurant. The restaurant was really small and could serve only 4 guests. I served only real Chinese Cuisine with high-end food ingredients. The price of my cuisine seems high. However, the cost of high-end ingredients in Japan was high too and the profit margin was unexpectedly low.
Although the profit was not as expected, I feel a profound joy that fills my entire being whenever guests appreciate real Chinese Cuisine. Whenever I got a compliment about real Chinese cuisine, I feel like destiny chose me to spread the gospel(福音) of real Chinese Cuisine in Japan. Introducing the real Chinese Cuisine to Japanese is a challenging mission. As most of the Chinese Cuisine in Japan is adapted to the local preferences and tastes and therefore most Japanese have never experienced the true flavors of China’s diverse regions and dishes. Although mission sounds difficult, I will try my best.
1. What was the woman’s initial career choice after returning to Hong Kong?| A．Secretary. | B．Professional chef. |
| C．Restaurant owner. | D．Businesswoman. |
| A．Because the cost of high-end ingredients was unexpectedly low. |
| B．Because the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the restaurant business. |
| C．Because the author wanted to focus on running their own restaurant in Aobadai, Meguro. |
| D．Because the profit margin from serving real Chinese cuisine was not as expected. |
| A．The support she receives from famous chefs. |
| B．The desire to make a profit from her restaurant. |
| C．The opportunity to perfect her cooking skill. |
| D．The joy to spread the true flavors of China’s diverse cuisine. |
| A．Determined and generous. | B．Dependent and ambitious. |
| C．Optimistic and courageous. | D．Sensitive and adventurous. |
7 . Must see in Guangxi
A Broad Spectrum of Scenery
What you will find here is beyond towering mountains, dense forests, and picturesque scenery. This alpine (高山的) scenic spot spreads across 17,008 hectares, with over one-third being primeval (原始的) forest. Its natural landscape can be magnificent but quiet, special but elegant. The high humidity makes the sea of clouds a common scene here thanks to the mountain climate. And the scenery varies with the season. Here, you can appreciate splendid blossoms in spring, avoid summer heat in the cool canyon, step on red leaves scattered on the ground in autumn, and get stunned by the rime ice in winter.
A Hotel in Nature
Chaoranpai International Hotel is only 2 kilometers away from the Lijiang River Source Grand Canyon. By taking both the ecological design and standards of 5-star hotels into account, this hotel has integrated modern services and nature, especially bamboo. The hotel also offers entertainments such as go-carting, cosplay of counter strike, and Chinese-style tea houses. Besides, the mountain itself is like a natural oxygen bar.
A Heaven of Fauna and Flora
Mao’er mountain is abundant in rare animals and plants. Inhabited by 2,484 species of plants and 345species of vertebrates, this place can serve as a natural gene bank. And surprisingly, a rare alpine wetland featuring
evergreen broad-leave d trees has found a way of surviving in the dwarf forest at a high altitude.
Two ways to get there
1. Take a train and get off at Xing’an Bei station, and take the shuttle bus that goes directly to the Mao’er mountain.
2. Take the Guilin-Xing’an bus from Guilin bus station, get off at Baizhupu station (Zibai Road Intersection), and take the shuttle from Baizhupu to Gaozhai, which is at the foot of the Mao’er mountain.
Travel Tips
Entrance ticket:160 yuan for adults (half price for children under 12)
Opening hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Recommended duration of visit:2-4 hours
Location: northwest of Xing’an county, Guilin
1. What is the characteristic of natural landscape in Guangxi?| A．Crowded but elegant | B．Magnificent but quiet |
| C．Special and desolate(荒凉的) | D．Common and lifeless |
| A．The alpine scenic spot | B．Xing’an Bei station |
| C．Mao’er mountain | D．Chaoranpai International Hotel |
| A．240 yuan. | B．320 yuan. |
| C．400 yuan. | D．480 yuan. |
8 . From the village, for the village
“In my childhood, the houses in the village were old, and the roads were
Li is a native of this village and was one of the first from her community to
When Li returned to her hometown, she received firm support from her family, despite some villagers who
Li explained, “Her job involves extensive communication with the villagers, and promoting
In the near future, Li hopes to continue helping her fellow villagers raise their potato production and increase their
| A．flat | B．narrow | C．dirty | D．muddy |
| A．stayed in | B．situated in | C．settled in | D．occupied in |
| A．well-designed | B．well-composed | C．well-constructed | D．well-orgnised |
| A．receive | B．witness | C．employ | D．introduce |
| A．living | B．comment | C．decision | D．mistake |
| A．apply | B．addict | C．commit | D．devote |
| A．achievement | B．satisfaction | C．value | D．fulfillment |
| A．questioned | B．followed | C．agreed | D．ignored |
| A．attitude | B．thought | C．behaviour | D．determination |
| A．economic | B．agricultural | C．industrial | D．commercial |
| A．normally | B．properly | C．generally | D．regularly |
| A．techniques | B．tools | C．processes | D．productions |
| A．cope | B．equip | C．furnish | D．collaborate |
| A．skills | B．stages | C．platforms | D．methods |
| A．income | B．cash | C．salary | D．reward |
9 . Why It’s Hard to Lose Weight
What makes people gain weight? This seems like a simple enough question to answer. If we eat a lot and don’t do enough exercise, we will become fat.
As we know, what we eat greatly affects our weight. It is widely accepted that people have 100% control over what they eat and how much they eat. This, however, is partly true.
Our bodies themselves can decide whether we are more likely to gain weight or lose weight. Scientists have found that the more delicious the food, the more excited our brains get.
Also, our bodies use a variety of hormones (激素) to tell our brains whether they are hungry or full. Ghrelin(胃饥饿素), for example, tells the brain that the body wants food. Leptin(瘦蛋白), meanwhile, tells the brain that it’s time to stop eating. Ghrelin and leptin help us to maintain a healthy weight.
| A．But sometimes, they may work improperly. |
| B．People form habits around food at a young age. |
| C．If we often have delicious food, over time, our brain will change. |
| D．Now you know why fat people often have a tough time losing weight. |
| E．There is also evidence to show industrial chemicals may increase body fat. |
| F．However, the science behind weight problems is more complicated than we think. |
| G．People with low levels of body satisfaction are more likely to gain weight over time. |
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯：3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Professor Williams,
I am honored to give a presentation about Chinese culture to international students at your invitation.
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Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
