1 . Officials of Detroit, Michigan, have equipped apiece of road with new technology designed to charge electric vehicles (EVs) on the path. The roadway is meant to serve as a demonstration project for the technology, which could be expanded to larger road systems.

The system uses a series of copper wires placed underneath the road. These wires have the ability to send electricity through a magnetic field to charge an EV’s battery. Charging can happen while the car is driving or sitting above the equipment. Elect re on says the electric road system is safe for people and animals walking over it and does not harm drivers.

The technology was created by Electreon, a developer of wireless charging solutions for EVs. Stefan Tongur, Electreon’s vice president of business development, told The Associated Press EVs require special equipment to receive the wireless signal. “The technology is smart,” Tongur said, and “knows who you are...”

The electrified road stretches about one half-kilometer. It will be used to test and improve the technology in preparation for wider releases. Tongur said the project aims to “demonstrate how wireless charging unlocks widespread EV adoption, addressing limited range, grid (电网) limitations, and battery size and costs.” He looks forward to a future in which, in his words, “EVs are the norm, not the exception.”

Michigan’s Department of Transportation (DOT) signed a five-year agreement with Electreon to develop the roadway charging system. Offcial shave said they plan to build another electrified stretch of road in another part of the city. Michigan transportation officials say the wireless-charging roadway project has helped position the state and city of Detroit as national leaders in EV technology. “In Michigan, we want to stay ahead of the curve,” Michigan DOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich told the AP.

1. What is the new technology intended to do?

A．Provide power for EVs.	B．Demonstrate a project.
C．Expand road systems.	D．Improve EVs’ batteries.

2. What can we learn about the electric road system?

A．People and animals may get an electric shock near it.

B．EVs are charged through contact with its copper wires.

C．It charges EVs only if they stay still on the equipment.

D．A special device is needed to pick up its wireless signals.

3. Which of the following can best replace the underlined phrase “stay ahead of the curve”?

A．Develop more smoothly.	B．Make progress in the industry.
C．Take the lead in the field.	D．Achieve a goal ahead of time.

4. What is Bradley’s attitude towards the project?

A．Skeptical.

B．Tolerant.

C．Favorable.

D．Objective.

2 . How to Change Limiting Beliefs

Have you ever felt trapped by thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t achieve that”?     1    . But it is possible to change your limiting beliefs and start living a happier and healthier life.

1. Know your limiting beliefs

We’re often not even conscious of our limiting beliefs.     2    . Make a habit of carrying a notebook and pen around with you for the next week. Notice when your mood changes for the worse or when you’re feeling particularly down.

2. Collect the evidence

Once you’ve discovered what your limiting beliefs are, start collecting evidence that disproves the limiting beliefs. If you think about this properly, you’ll find that there is a lot of evidence out there.     3    . On the contrary, you will realize there is very little evidence to support those beliefs.

3.     4    

Repetitive thoughts form our beliefs and so it’s essential to start making your internal dialogue positive, rather than negative. Over time this will become automatic, and you will start to form healthier beliefs about yourself.

4. Take action

Taking action is the single most important tool when it comes to making any sort of change in your life. Knowledge, without action, is worthless. Taking action to change your life is a choice.     5    . It takes effort and determination.

A．There’s no quick fix

B．There is no substitute for taking action

C．Trade your limiting belief for an empowering statement

D．You’ve just been unconsciously ignoring it your whole life

E．For each limiting belief you have, turn it into a positive affirmation

F．These are known as limiting beliefs, stunting (阻碍) our potential

G．Because we believe them to be a reality, we don’t recognize them for what they are

3 . Andrea Lankford quit her job after spending 12 years as a National Park Service forester specializing in search and rescue missions in scenic and remote American landscapes. However, decades later, three young hikers went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). She found herself unable to turn away from the three separate cases despite challenges in the inquiry into them.

Trail of the Lost was her answer.

It’s an absorbing nonfiction narrative (叙事) about the three hikers, including their lives and those of the people looking for them. It also explores the history of the PCT and the rich subculture, practices and even literature that surround it and those who undertake the 2,650-mile journey.

The book is a rich multilayered narrative that works on three different levels. The first is the story of each of the three hikers. Lankford offers a biography (传记) of each of the missing men and shows them through the eyes of those who knew them well and those who joined the search.

Right underneath the narratives about the three hikers are the stories of everyone looking for them. Lankford played a role in each search but she allowed friends, family and even strangers to occupy center stage throughout most of the narrative. The story looks at the role of missing person Facebook groups in the searches and how crucial word of mouth can be. Many warm-hearted individuals came forth and became instrumental in the searches or provided valuable information. But Lankford also writes of the many who lied for no apparent reason and confused the investigations.

The narrative also shines a light on diverse aspects of the PCT. Lankford, who has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and was the first person to mountain bike the 800-mile Arizona Trail, knows just how the PCT is physically and mentally demanding. Besides, the book explores threats from mountain lions to people with bad intentions who don’t observe the PCT’s unspoken moral rules, serving as a revelation of the well-known, hidden or ignored dangers of the PCT.

Written with a clear, fast-paced, straightforward style, Trail of the Lost is as full of hope and humanity as it is packed with pain, sorrow, danger and tension. Read it and you’ll find more than you seek.

1. What led Lankford to write Trail of the Lost?

A．Her love for her prior career.

B．Her strong attachment to the PCT.

C．The stress from the missing families.

D．Her investigation into hikers’ disappearance.

2. What is presented on the second level of the book?

A．Efforts by different people in searches.

B．A string of wilderness survival tips.

C．Approaches to information classification.

D．Respective stories of the three hikers.

3. What’s the purpose of mentioning Lankford’s previous adventures?

A．To promote her book.

B．To make her a celebrity.

C．To motivate hikers to challenge themselves.

D．To stress the difficulty of hiking the PCT.

4. What can we say about the book?

A．It targets single youth.

B．It’s a romantic novel.

C．It’s based on actual events.

D．It’s a detailed account of a journey.

4 . 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。

The Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee     1    (announce) on Feb 12 that 6Gtechnology would be used in the 19th Asian games in Hangzhou, capital of China’s eastern province of Zhejiang,     2    (aim) to create a high-tech and intelligent sports event.

The technology refers to a reconfigurable (可重新配置的) intelligent surface,     3     AI-empowered artificial material. It is a smart platform enabling     4    (vary) functions such as data mining, communication, energy harvesting, and sensing by directly processing illuminated information-carrying waves at a physical level.

“We have done tests in several sporting     5    (venue) of the Hangzhou Asian Games. After combining the reconfigurable intelligent surface technology     6     base stations, the signal intensity in areas with previously poor signal was 10 times greater than before, making     7     easier to communicate,” an expert said.

“It was     8    (independent) developed by China and boasts low energy consumption and great effectiveness,     9     can reduce power consumption while increasing the signal transmission efficiency,” the expert added. “The technology is still undergoing research and development and is expected     10    (demonstrate) to the public during the Hangzhou Asian Games from Sept 23 to Oct 8.”

5 . Food forests, also known as forest gardens or edible forests, are appearing in urban settings across the US as a unique way to help food-insecure communities. They imitate the structure and functioning of natural forest ecosystems that produce various edible plants for the community, which reduces reliance on external food sources and promotes food self-sufficiency.

Food forests can maximize food production in a given area. In a regular garden, you’re probably only planting vegetables along the ground. While this can provide a great harvest, it leaves a lot of space unused. Now imagine you are planting a fruit tree. On the shady side, you add some shade-tolerant berries, and on the sunny side you add some sun-loving berries. At the base of the sun-loving berries, you plant some annual vegetables and herbs. This food forest would result in a truly splendid harvest that would dwarf what a regular garden the same size could provide.

The genius of a food forest lies in its designed cultivation of beneficial interactions between different plant species. For instance, some plants might enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen, a natural fertilizer for neighboring vegetation, while others naturally attract beneficial insects, providing a built-in pest control mechanism. These strategic connections lead to reduced dependency on labor inputs and create an environment that is hardy and sustainable.

Food forests require ongoing care and maintenance, which often involves the participation of community members. This cooperative effort develops a sense of shared responsibility and brings people together to work towards a common goal. Community members can come together to learn about planting techniques, sustainable gardening practices, and the benefits of native plants. This shared learning experience creates a platform for exchanging ideas and skills, promoting a sense of self-reliance within the community.

1. What are food forests intended for?

A．Improving food quality in America.

B．Protecting natural forest ecosystems.

C．Beautifying the urban living environment.

D．Providing food sources for the community.

2. What does the underlined word “dwarf” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Strengthen.

B．Overshadow.

C．Widen.

D．Enlarge.

3. What does the example in paragraph 3 indicate?

A．Food forests can help increase the diversity of species.

B．Food forests require considerable labor inputs to maintain.

C．Plants in food forests can benefit one another in some ways.

D．The pest control mechanism in food forests is favorable to soil.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Planting techniques determine the yield of food forests.

B．The maintenance of food forests is costly and complicated.

C．Food forests serve as a bond to bring community members closer.

D．Food forests have become a popular gathering spot in the communities.

6 . Last year, as my then-9-year-old son, Leopold, and I were on a series of adventurous trips, I came up with a rule: We would say yes to everything as much as feasibly possible. Leopold is a picky kid — he feeds only on chicken nuggets and yogurt — and can be reluctant to try new things. According to him, it’s because he has numerous fears, including heights, spiders and the dark. But honestly, I suspect he just has normal kid-sized nerves.

My original goal was simple. I was hoping to find a way to encourage him without resorting to worn-out words like “if you don’t try it, you’ll never know if you like it.” So, I borrowed the idea of a “yes day”. Leopold and I agreed we would say yes to everything — including food and experiences, especially new ones.

In St. Augustine, Florida, we collectively said yes to a moonlit ghost tour of the city’s famous haunted sites, where while others got claustrophobic (幽闭恐惧的) and left during the telling of ghost stories, Leopold and I stayed until the bitter end and didn’t even scream when one of the actors attempted to frighten us with a jump scare. On that same trip, Leopold tried his first spicy tuna roll and then experimented with blackened grouper (石斑鱼). In Long Sands, Maine, I challenged myself to jump into the freezing ocean, getting cold and wet, but happy to be foolish enough to jump into the chilly waters. On the last night of our trip at a rodeo where cowboys showed their skills at handling bulls in Cody, Wyoming, my son did not hesitate but went onto the field to take part in this traditional event. Though coming back without the prized bandanna, he was laughing loudly, sweaty and excited. I knew it was an experience we would never forget.

And therein lies the beauty of saying yes on vacation. It pushes you to be open to new opportunities and step out of your comfort zone. Though it’s not always possible to say yes to everything back home, where work, school and other obligations get in the way, we’ve begun trying to say it more. Cultivating a sense of curiosity and adventure helps all of us live life to the fullest with zero regrets — even if you do sometimes wind up cold and wet, sweaty and tired.

1. What can we learn about Leopold from the first paragraph?

A．He avoided new attempts.	B．He longed for adventures.
C．He was fond of travelling.	D．He enjoyed varieties of food.

2. What do we learn about their trips?

A．They tried freediving.	B．They kept their promise.
C．They enjoyed ghost stories.	D．They won a prize in a local festival.

3. What is the benefit of trying new experiences?

A．Enjoying the comfort zone.	B．Strengthening cooperation skills.
C．Developing an adventurous spirit.	D．Cultivating a sense of responsibility.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To tell a story of an adventurous trip.

B．To present problems of living a full life.

C．To show challenges of parenting a picky kid.

D．To share a method of trying new experiences.

7 . Splendid straw-made miniatures (缩微模型) of classic ancient buildings decorate Xu Jian’s home. They range from the Yellow Crane Tower to Forbidden City’s turrets. They are all full of details and delicately crafted, tied and arranged by Xu’s hands from countless sorghum straws (高粱杆).

The craft involves carving grooves (沟槽) into the sorghum straws, before multiple straws are locked together through those identically sized grooves, Xu says, adding that the sorghum straw art requires a great deal of patience, especially for works depicting ancient architecture.

Under the influence of his father Xu Yanfeng, Xu Jian got his hands on sorghum straws in childhood. He still vividly remember show his father would follow a film featuring scenes of Tiananmen Square and then note down all the details before creating a delicate miniature of it for over three years. The work was then sent to Japan for exhibition and collected by a local museum. Ever since, many of his father’s works made their way to exhibitions at home and abroad.

Xu Jian became committed to the art after he reached 19, getting into the depth of the related techniques. “My father urged me to keep in mind traditional Chinese architectural skills and the history of traditional building protections, and to apply them to my own sorghum straw artworks,” he says. Through hands-on guidance from his father, Xu Jian’s skills became increasingly proficient. While inheriting the craftsmanship from his father, Xu Jian has produced his own creative works.

To date, Xu Jian’s works have been exhibited in over 40 provincial and national-level exhibitions, earning numerous gold awards. To promote the art, Xu Jian joined hands with the School of Civil Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, in 2013, and founded a sorghum straw carving and tying base where the art has been integrated with architectural courses to enhance students’ thinking and practical skills.

1. What’s the feature of Xu Jian’s miniatures?

A．They are made from rare materials.

B．They are skillfully created by hand.

C．They are sold in the Forbidden City.

D．They are identical to ancient buildings.

2. What can we infer about Xu Yanfeng from the text?

A．He showed great perseverance.

B．He was fond of watching films.

C．He won popularity only in China.

D．He attached importance to creativity.

3. Why did Xu Jian establish a sorghum straw carving and tying base?

A．To exhibit his artworks.	B．To assist a university.
C．To accommodate artists.	D．To spread craftsmanship.

4. Which of the following can best describe Xu Jian?

A．Patient and innovative.	B．Generous and productive.
C．Caring and strong-willed.	D．Critical and open-minded.

8 . 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。

Ten-year-old Riley Christensen and her mother, Lynn, were sitting in front of the family computer, checking out models and prices of bikes. “Let’s pick one out for your birthday,” Lynn suggested to her daughter. The air in the room was filled with excitement as they scrolled through various options, envisioning the joy when Riley cycled around the neighborhood. They laughed together, exploring the features of each bike, and discussing colors.

As Riley scrolled down the home page of the Bike Rack, a shop in their town of St. Charles, Illinois, a video link for Project Mobility caught her eye. She clicked on it out of curiosity, unaware that this simple click would unfold a profound story of compassion and sympathy. The video clip began to narrate the inspiring journey of Bike Rack co-owner Hal Honeyman. Through it, Lynn and Riley were transported into the world of Project Mobility, witnessing how Hal Honeyman had transformed a passion for biking into an organization dedicated to providing specially engineered bicycles for those facing physical challenges. The video footage (镜头) painted a vivid picture of the positive impact these adapted bikes had on individuals — accident victims, injured veterans, and children with disabilities, including Hal’s own son, who had been born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫).

“I don’t want a bike for myself. I’m going to buy a bike for one of those kids,” Riley told her mother. Two days later, she showed Lynn a letter she had written asking for donations. “I think it’s amazing for a guy to make bikes for kids who can’t walk,” the letter said. “I saw how happy a boy was when he got one... I’m writing to ask for your help.”

Lynn was blown away by her daughter’s effort, but doubts quickly emerged. The cost of just one of those special bikes could be as high as $4,000. Riley could never raise the money.

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。

Nonetheless, her letter went out to 75 relatives and friends.

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On her birthday, Riley delivered the bicycles to three lucky kids.

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9 . 假定你是李华，你的美国好友Susan下周要参加国际中华思想文化演讲比赛（International Speech Contest on Chinese Thought and Culture），给你发来邮件表示焦虑、紧张。请你就此给她回封邮件，内容包括：

1.表示宽慰；

2.提出建议；

3.给予鼓励。

注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.格式已为你写好。

Dear Susan,

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Best wishes,

Li Hua

10 . A year ago, Hialeah Gardens High School student Wendy Chai met Snowball, the American Eskimo dog. Chai, who is 16 years old, was________with anxiety and depression when she was 13, but thanks to an________started at her high school in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, she has relied on Snowball to help her________the day.

The program, S. A. F. E. (Support Animals for Everyone), was_______ by students at her school in 2022. It   _____certain students to bring support animals to school and also makes support animals________to students and staff during school hours. The students presented their project to the Aspen Challenge in Miami. The initiative won the third place.

S.A.F.E President Naomi Gallardo, 17, explained that________to animals helps students relax after exams. “We bring different types of animals — dogs, cats, rabbits, snakes—according to our________and fancies,” Naomi said. “We host annual occasions________at addressing mental health.”

For many, talking about mental health is________due to the negative stereotypes and social________surrounding the issue. The presence of a trained animal as emotional support________helps to break down that psychological________.

By providing students with various support animals and________dialogue, S.A.F.E. continues to create a safer and more________environment for all.

1.

A．diagnosed

B．annoyed

C．walked

D．helped

2.

A．experiment

B．opportunity

C．initiative

D．experience

3.

A．go across

B．pass by

C．get along

D．get through

4.

A．informed

B．launched

C．discovered

D．transformed

5.

A．forbids

B．allows

C．facilitates

D．discourages

6.

A．available

B．convenient

C．reliable

D．responsible

7.

A．limitation

B．opposition

C．exposure

D．similarity

8.

A．facts

B．items

C．conditions

D．preferences

9.

A．stared

B．glared

C．aimed

D．arrived

10.

A．simple

B．tough

C．rough

D．delicate

11.

A．pride

B．patience

C．generosity

D．prejudice

12.

A．seldom

B．usually

C．regularly

D．rarely

13.

A．barrier

B．access

C．connection

D．bridge

14.

A．recording

B．interesting

C．encouraging

D．controlling

15.

A．supportive

B．critical

C．cooperative

D．independent