1 . According to a media release , a criminal had escaped from prison. In panic , he ran to a _________ living area close to the prison. He tried to ________ grandfather Luis Mena’s truck after he ________ his granddaughters Stephanie, 3, and Amy, 7, who had just come from the daycare center.

“ We started ________, ” Mena told the media. The man ________ the door to the driver’s side of the truck and tried to ________ Mena out of the vehicle. “ My T-shirt got all ________. He grabbed me by my T-shirt and threw me to the ground. ” Mena’s head hit the ground violently and lost ________. The man escaped in the truck , with Stephanie and Amy still in the back seat.   That was my biggest ________,” Mena recalled.

However , when he came to himself , he learned that Amy had ________ to get out of the truck before the man fled the scene in the ________ vehicle. “She jumped from the truck and pulled her sister out so they could escape and be ________.” Mena proudly accounted his granddaughter’s ________ actions in detail. ________, police found the truck. The criminal reportedly ________ it and ran away into the woods. Later, a police dog team caught and ________him. He was taken to the ________ to treat the dog bites. The community where the family lives ________ the 7-year-old girl as a ________ after she saved both herself and her younger sister from the ________.

1.

A．faraway

B．familiar

C．small

D．nearby

2.

A．borrow

B．rob

C．damage

D．park

3.

A．picked up

B．took on

C．put up

D．took in

4.

A．talking

B．bargaining

C．fighting

D．quarreling

5.

A．closed

B．opened

C．lifted

D．removed

6.

A．fooled

B．persuaded

C．forced

D．frightened

7.

A．dry

B．dirty

C．lost

D．broken

8.

A．courage

B．judgement

C．freedom

D．consciousness

9.

A．relief

B．worry

C．mistake

D．regret

10.

A．hoped

B．planned

C．managed

D．failed

11.

A．second-hand

B．stolen

C．deserted

D．brand-new

12.

A．safe

B．famous

C．terrified

D．injured

13.

A．scary

B．risky

C．careful

D．brave

14.

A．Frequently

B．Eventually

C．Unfortunately

D．Gradually

15.

A．drove

B．sold

C．left

D．returned

16.

A．shot

B．killed

C．exposed

D．arrested

17.

A．hospital

B．prison

C．court

D．community

18.

A．awarded

B．praised

C．reported

D．doubted

19.

A．winner

B．survivor

C．hero

D．rescuer

20.

A．danger

B．accident

C．challenge

D．adventure

2 . Hearing loss is a public health concern that deserves global recognition and calls for immediate action. The World Health Organization estimates that over 430 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss and that the number may almost double if hearing loss prevention is not dealt with immediately.

Recreational noise exposure is a variable risk factor for hearing loss and , in 2015, the WHO estimated that 1.1 billion adolescents and young adults were at potential risk of hearing loss from voluntary recreational noise exposure, referred to as “unsafe listening practices”. This exposure result largely from the use of personal listening devices (PLDs) and /or from attendance at loud entertainment places (eg. bars, clubs). Risk of hearing loss depends on the loudness, duration and frequency of noise exposure.

Previously published research suggests that PLD users often choose volumes as high as 105 dB while average sound levels at entertainment places range from104 to 112 dB, exceeding safe levels even if for very short periods of time. In their systematic review and meta-analysis, Dr. Lauren Dillard from the Medical university of South Carolina and colleagues wanted to measure the commonness of unsafe listening practices among teens and young adults to create a global estimate of the numbers who could therefore be at risk of hearing loss, with the aim of informing evidence-based policy to safeguard aural (听觉的) health.

They searched research databases for relevant studies published in four languages, involving12 - 34-year-olds and reporting on objectively measured device output levels and length of exposure. The pooled data analysis indicates that the unsafe listening practices from PLD use and attendance at loud entertainment places are common worldwide — 24% and 48%, respectively, among teens and young people. Based on these figures, the researchers estimate that the global number of teens and young adults who could potentially beat risk of hearing loss ranges from 0.67 to 1.35 billion. “There is an urgent need for governments, industry, and civil society to act by promoting safe listening practices,” they said.

1. What is mainly discussed in paragraph 2?

A．Estimation of hearing loss.

B．Contributors to hearing loss.

C．Definition of noise exposure.

D．Unsafe places of listening practices.

2. What’s the aim of the research led by Dr. Lauren Dillard?

A．To warn people to take preventive measures.

B．To calculate the numbers losing hearing.

C．To educate people on listening skills.

D．To model safe-listening practices.

3. What do we know about the research?

A．The result is published in four languages.

B．The participants include people of all ages.

C．Young adults are less likely to suffer from hearing loss.

D．The figures of people at risk of hearing loss are alarming.

4. What might the author continue talking about?

A．Measures to prevent noise exposure.

B．Policies to promote hearing abilities.

C．Tips to guide safe listening practices.

D．Guidelines to produce quality devices.

3 . On the Arctic ocean’s edge, polar bears stand on ice thinning from human-caused climate change. Without thick ice from which to powerfully attack seals, many of these symbols of the wild north can’t eat. Should we feed polar bears to right our wrongs? Or should we leave them alone, even if that means they starve to extinction?

Emma Marris’ Wild Souls encourages readers to reflect on this question and more. An absorbing mixture of philosophy and science, the book explores what we owe the nonhuman world. Like her 2011 book Rambunctious Garden, which challenged the idea of “undeveloped wilderness” in a world where humans touch everything, Wild Souls questions the very concepts of wildness and nature. The result challenges readers to reconsider how they relate to nonhuman animals, from caged creatures to polar bears in the warming north.

Marris guides readers through a series of case studies, from native hunting practices to local zoos, all brought to life through attentive on-the-ground reporting. Running through these examples is a central ethical (道德的) tension: How do we weigh the concrete moral value of an individual creature who has feelings and can suffer against the more abstract value of species or ecosystems, which is of course unfeeling but causes such depths of emotion in us when they are threatened or lost?

Marris is frank on where she stands on certain issues, arguing, for example, that zoos are immoral. She also asks whether it’s ever right to save a species like the California condor (秃鹰) — which once flew high above most of North America but dwindled to just a handful of individuals in the 1080s — by caging them for captive breeding (圈养) .

In the end, Marris finds no easy answer to making ethical choices about animals’ fates. Instead, readers may realize something profound: There are no perfect ways to act ethically towards all animals and all species when the values crash. As we try to mend the mess we’ve made of nature, all we can do is act with thoughtful modesty.

1. What is the similarity between Wild Souls and Rambunctious Garden?

A．They seek guidelines to coexist with wildlife.

B．They advocate minimum interaction with animals.

C．They explore right relationships to the nonhuman world.

D．They urge humans to restore nature to its prehuman state.

2. How does Marris make her point in the book?

A．By asking moral questions.

B．By quoting previous studies.

C．By discussing individual cases.

D．By presenting unsolved problems.

3. Which is closest in meaning to “dwindled” in paragraph 4?

A．Changed.

B．Decreased.

C．Restricted.

D．Moved.

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

A．What Do We Owe Animals?

B．Are Wild Animals Really “wild”?

C．What Impact Do We Have on This Planet?

D．How Can We Help Earth’s Wildlife Grow?

4 . Manuel Teixeira has reunited with the rescue crews who helped save his life after a big tree fell on him while he was working in Massachusetts on March 9,2024.

Officers Kenneth Almeida and Aaron Swartz _________ responded to the scene in Dighton, and found Teixeira, whose leg was pinned below a tree, _________.

Teixeira, 67, _________ life-threatening head and leg injuries while cutting down a tree on Oak Street. Almeida and Swartz quickly _________ the tree was unstable and dangerous to both the _________ and personnel on scene. They were _________ to take immediate action before the paramedics (医护人员) _________.

Then, Almeida and Swartz _________ to provide life-saving medical aid for Teixeira, "which _________ the use of multiple tourniquets (止血带)." __________, they were able to safely remove the tree from Teixeira,__________ technical lifting equipment. The tough __________ lasted 15 minutes. Teixeira was transported to the hospital nearby quickly, where his injured __________ had to be removed surgically, causing him to use a wheelchair.

Almeida and Swartz were honored for their __________. From the government, they received letters of __________ for their response to the __________, which saved Teixeira's life. They also had the opportunity to reunite with Teixeira, who is still __________ in the hospital.

"These officers saved this man's life by relying on the __________ training they've acquired throughout their years of wholehearted service and their __________ action," Dighton Fire Chief George Nichols said.

Meanwhile, Teixeira is __________. "If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here today," Teixeira said.

1.

A．hurriedly

B．casually

C．surely

D．secretly

2.

A．in danger

B．in peace

C．in sight

D．in charge

3.

A．predicted

B．avoided

C．suffered

D．realized

4.

A．indicated

B．determined

C．remembered

D．expected

5.

A．doctor

B．nurse

C．officer

D．patient

6.

A．warned

B．supposed

C．reminded

D．informed

7.

A．arrived

B．returned

C．left

D．continued

8.

A．appeared

B．worked

C．survived

D．waited

9.

A．mentioned

B．suggested

C．included

D．exchanged

10.

A．Temporarily

B．Naturally

C．Apparently

D．Eventually

11.

A．making up for

B．making use of

C．giving way to

D．breaking away from

12.

A．check

B．risk

C．rescue

D．experiment

13.

A．arm

B．shoulder

C．hand

D．leg

14.

A．efforts

B．advice

C．promise

D．profits

15.

A．apology

B．application

C．recommendation

D．praise

16.

A．change

B．opportunity

C．incident

D．idea

17.

A．competing

B．volunteering

C．struggling

D．recovering

18.

A．extra

B．easy

C．solid

D．convenient

19.

A．major

B．quick

C．new

D．random

20.

A．thankful

B．generous

C．proud

D．modest

5 . 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。

Thousands of years ago, Chinese characters appeared on animal bones and silk before they     1     (write) on paper. But now many     2     character has a “new container” in the modern age. 

Recently, a research team, drawing every little bit of     3     (inspire) from Xunzi, an outstanding Confucian philosopher during the late Warring States Period (475-221 BC), has rolled out Xunzi, a large language model (LLM) and Xunzi Chat in association with a leading ancient Chinese text publisher. When     4     (ask) why, the team leader explained, “Characters  set invertical layout (竖版), the absence of pausing and punctuation are all holding readers back.”     5     (create) Xunzi the LLM, the team first did a lot of research. Since2013, they’ve sweated     6     (heavy) to digitize Chinese classics like the SikuQuanshu. “The hard work involves a large-scale pool of two billion Chinese characters,     7     has laid a solid foundation for the LLM.” Their efforts seem to have paid off. Currently, Xunzi the LLM can translate, punctuate     8     understand some ancient Chinese texts. The model can help us mine for more information hidden in our cultural legacy and find unnoticed models and connections.

The team have shared the LLM on GitHub and other websites,     9     (allow) users to download and use it for free. They’re committed to the philosophy of making the data and model     10     (access) globally.

6 . From canned tomatoes to frozen pizzas, processed foods have become a regular part of our diet. We’ve gained time and energy as a result of processed foods.     1     Here are the reasons why we should avoid processed foods.

    2     A 2018 study found that ultra-processed (超加工的) foods are linked to an increased risk of cancer. The American Cancer Society reports that at least 18% of cancers are related to excess (过量的) body weight, physician activity, and poor nutrition, which could potentially be prevented by avoiding processed foods.

Processed foods are designed to make you overeat.     3     It has also been found that some processed foods can lead to greater brain activity, which can affect eating behavior.

Processed foods often contain artificial ingredients. If you’re looking at the label on a box of your favorite junk food, there are probably a bunch of ingredients that you can barely pronounce.     4       These ingredients may have a negative effect on your health.

Many processed foods are high in carbohydrates (碳水化合物) and low in nutrients and fiber. Not all carbohydrates are bad, but processed foods are often packed with refined carbohydrates. They can cause your blood sugar to increase very quickly. On top of that, processed foods are typically much lower in nutrients and the fiber is often removed.     5    

A．Processed foods may raise your health risk.

B．Some processed foods aren’t bad for you at all.

C．All processed foods are loaded with added sugar and fat.

D．At the same time, we have also gained a host of health issues.

E．In fact, your body just needs the two substances to digest food properly.

F．In this case, there are man-made colors, flavors, and additives in your food.

G．Studies show the “reward system” in our brain can allow us to consume more.

7 . The year 2023 saw a wide variety of TV and Internet variety shows in China, offering amazing entertainment to audiences. Here are some popular variety shows of the year. It’s never too late to start enjoying them.

 Become a Farmer

The farming-themed show took Chinese social media by storm in the first half of the year, shining a spotlight on farming — a crucial part of Chinese culture. The word “farming”, however, may be unfamiliar to many young urban Chinese citizens.

In an effort to connect these individuals with the industry, the show tries to deal with the topic by inviting 10 men to experience life.

 Divas Hit The Road-Silk Road 

The fifth season of the reality show, featuring popular celebrities traveling to various destinations, has been airing since October 2023.

This season saw Chinese actresses start a journey to Saudi Arabia, Croatia and Iceland. They explored the beautiful landscapes and diverse cultures of these countries and learned about the Belt and Road Initiative.

Infinity and Beyond 2023

With an amazing viewership, the music cultural program emerged as a success in the first half of this year. The show was broadcast from March to June, generating massive online attention with 8.9 billion views of topics related to the show.

Featuring a star-studded cast, the show brings about cross-Strait (海峡两岸) connection and classic and popular songs dating back to the 1970s.

Riding the Wind 2023 

Singers from various backgrounds at home and abroad tune into one another during hit reality show.

Starting its latest season this year, the program seeks to expand cross-cultural cooperation and mutual support among women, regardless of their different languages, ages or personality traits. To achieve this, the show has invited female celebrities from diverse cultural backgrounds to participate in group performances throughout the rounds of competition.

1. What can audiences experience in Become a Farmer?

A．Social media’s impact.	B．The countryside life.
C．Young citizens’ growth.	D．The challenge from the reality.

2. What do Infinity and Beyond 2023 and Riding the Wind 2023 feature?

A．Music shows.	B．Four months’ broadcast.
C．Academic competitions.	D．Women’s contributions.

3. In which section of a website may the passage appear?

A．Lifestyle.

B．Business.

C．Travel.

D．Culture.

8 . The traditional handwritten “thank you” letter is no longer the most popular way to express gratitude, with digital methods such as instant messages and emails favored instead, according to a recent research.

A survey of 2,000 adults finds just 9 percent send a letter of thanks nowadays—a decline of 11 percent in the past ten years—while messages via WhatsApp, SMS text, email and Facebook, have become some of the most common ways to show appreciation.

Despite this, handwritten notes of gratitude are in fact considered to be among the top most meaningful ways to say thank you—close behind heartfelt phone calls and visiting someone to show appreciation in person. Further highlighting the influence of the personal touch, the M&S Club Rewards research finds hand-delivering flowers or treating someone to a coffee are also among the truest ways to show thanks.

The research also finds 58 percent think it is more essential than ever to say thank you to loved ones, with 28 percent admitting the last couple of years have helped them appreciate the little things. And 29 percent think it’s really necessary to show others just how much they mean to them so they realize how loved they are.

However, in our digital age—and with all these new and simple ways to communicate and show our gratitude—saying a quick thank-you via instant message has become the habit for many. But if you really want to share a meaningful thank-you, giving someone your time or adding an element of a personal or more human touch will go a long way and have a much bigger impact.

Paul Stokes, from M&S Club Rewards, says: “Our research shows that while the art of saying thank you may have changed over the years, the significance of showing our appreciation has never been higher.”

Over the last few years, we have had to come together and support each other perhaps more than ever, so it’s great to see so many of us are taking the time to share a thank-you.

1. What was the percentage of traditional letters of thanks a decade ago?

A．20%.

B．11%.

C．9%.

D．2%.

2. What does the underlined word “this” refer to in Paragraph 3?

A．The change in contents.	B．The similarity in surveys.
C．The advantage of thank-you letters.	D．The popularity of digital methods.

3. How can we make modern communication more meaningful?

A．By sending more instant messages.	B．By saying more thanks to the beloved.
C．By bringing in more personal touches.	D．By delivering each other more gratitude.

4. What does Paul Stokes want to tell us most?

A．Their research is a great breakthrough.

B．The influence of art is beyond expectation.

C．There are many ways to express our appreciation.

D．Showing our thanks is more important than ever before.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about FLVS?

A．It is a public school.

B．Its teachers are virtual.

C．It’s USA’s largest school.

2. What can we say about the courses offered by FLVS?

A．Cheap.

B．Flexible.

C．Academic.

3. How many options are there to take the courses at FLVS?

A．2.

B．3.

C．4.

4. What should he do if Tom wants to attend FLVS as a home-school student?

A．Prove he’s 18.

B．Pass an exam online.

C．Get parents’ permission.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman think of the local train?

A．Crowded.

B．Cheap.

C．Fast.

2. What kind of train is the man most curious about?

A．The local train.

B．The express train.

C．The through train.

3. What type of seat does the man choose?

A．Coach.

B．Business class.

C．First class.

4. In which city is the man now?

A．Chicago.

B．New York.

C．Washington.