1 . Districts across the US are trying to address the high number of students needing mental health support. What if they could enlist students as part of the solution, too? A rural Ohio high school has done just that.

At Claymont High School in Uhrichsville, Ohio, a group of about 21 high schoolers are trained in mental health first aid. They’ve taken courses to learn how to help their peers who are going through a difficult time.

The students, who are in grades 10 through 12, are part of a larger program called Peers Uplifting Peers, or PUP, which helps to break down the stigma (耻辱) around mental health and wellness and normalize having conversations about both and seeking professional help when necessary.

A key part of their training is to help their friends get in touch with professionals and established resources. “Students are helping out by picking up on early warning signs. They are noticing that maybe someone is having a hard day or is just sitting by themselves,” said Kelsi Barnhart, the school’s assistant principal. “They try to be good friends, and they speak up. It’s not that they are stepping in and providing counseling.”

Despite a national conversation around mental health, the context may be different in rural areas like Uhrichsville where people feel ashamed of discussing mental health. “It’s hard to talk about mental health out loud,” said Bridget Britton, a licensed social worker. Getting to a therapist can also be a challenge since most rural areas do not have the bus and rail systems found in urban communities. There are also financial barriers. “Many rural residents work on farms, which often don’t provide workers with health insurance,” she said.

1. What can we learn from paragraph 1?

A．Students face mental health issues.

B．Students actively seek mental health help.

C．Students are unwilling to share mental health programs.

D．Students are getting involved in the mental health program.

2. What is the purpose of the Peers Uplifting Peers (PUP) program?

A．Promoting academic excellence.

B．Advocating for stricter school policies.

C．Reducing the shame concerning mental well-being.

D．Encouraging competitive behavior among students.

3. What can be inferred about accessing mental health support in rural areas?

A．Transportation systems are well-established in rural areas.

B．Mental health issues are less taken seriously in rural areas.

C．Licensed social workers are readily available in rural communities.

D．Financial barriers and lack of insurance prevent access to therapists.

4. What’s the most suitable title for the passage?

A．PUP: Peers taking the lead in high school.

B．PUP: Government breaking down the stigma.

C．Mental Health: Professionals offering training.

D．Mental Health: A pressing issue among students.

2 . Laboratory animals are vital in scientific research, enabling breakthroughs in medicine and biology and many other fields.

The World Day for Laboratory Animals, observed on April 24 each year, serves as an important reminder of our ethical obligations toward these animals. Established in 1979 by the UK’s National Anti-Vivisection Society, it advocates the“3R”principle: replacement, reduction, and refinement. Replacement involves using lower-level animals or alternative research methods. Reduction aims to minimize the number of animals used , while refinement focuses on human e practices.

However, ethical questions related to lab animals still raise concerns. For example, in September 2023, Neuralink, the company established by US billionaire Elon Musk, was said to mistreating monkeys during its experiments. After brain-computer chips were implanted in their brains, many of their monkeys suffered from multiple painful symptoms including diarrhea and paralysis, according to the US Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. In the end, there was no choice but to euthanize (使安乐死) the animals due to their suffering. This highlights the ongoing need for human e alternatives to animal experiments.

Thankfully, advancements in science and technology are opening new pathways that could further minimize or even wipe out the need for animal testing. For example, the organs-on-chips technology allows scientists to grow special human cells that act like real organs, on a tiny chip. Scientists use these organ chips to study how medicines or other things might affect the organs, without having to use animals for testing, according to Live Science Intelligence.

Li Yanqing at the Institute of Zoology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences wrote in an article: “How people treat animals not only reflects people’s understanding of the world, but also shows people’s attitude toward life.”

1. What is the purpose of the World Day for Laboratory Animals?

A．To raise awareness of ethical responsibilities.	B．To celebrate the great achievements in research.
C．To promote the good use of laboratory animals.	D．To advocate for further research facility expansion.

2. What is the impact of the “3R”principle?

A．Decrease in animal use.	B．Focus on ethical treatment.
C．Increase in animal experimentation.	D．Encouragement for humane practices.

3. What is the main idea of Li Yanqing’s statement?

A．Treating animals ethically matters.

B．Lab animals are crucial in research.

C．Stricter rules are needed for animal experiments.

D．Treatment of animals reflects worldview and attitude.

4. Where might you find this passage?

A．A journal on animal research.	B．A website for animal protection.
C．A textbook on medical ethics.	D．A magazine on science research.

3 . Born in 1976 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and growing up between Pennsylvania and County Clare, Ireland, Aimee Mullins has overcome challenges from day one. She was born with a limb anomaly (异常) wherein there is partial or total absence of the shin bones. She had both legs amputated below the knee when she was only a year old. Without her legs, she could still learn to walk with artificial ones.

Despite her physical limitations, she pushed herself physically and mentally to succeed. In high school she participated in numerous sports, including softball and skiing. While in high school, she heard about a track meet for people with disabilities, and signed up for the meet. She not only won, but also broke a national record.

Mullins decided to work towards competing in the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. She obtained her first pair of sprinting legs with which she hoped to break the time she needed for Paralympic placement. Instead, her greatest fear came true — her leg began to slip off, and consequently, she lost because of it. Her coach pushed her to compete in the 200-meter, forcing her to face her biggest fear and to realize that true bravery is not the absence of fear, but the ability to conquer it. Later she set Paralympic records in Atlanta for the 100- and 200-meter dash and in the long jump.

Mullins has since set her sights towards Hollywood. She has already had a few roles on television and in movies, and she has been featured in numerous magazines and books. In 2002 she starred in Matthew Barney’s Cremaster 3, playing a woman with sprinting legs like those of a cheetah’s. In 1999 she was a runway model for British fashion designer Alexander McQueen’s London show.

Both a record-breaking Paralympic athlete and a fashion star in the making, Mullins has the amazing ability to constantly redefine herself. She is just as comfortable in high heels and gowns as she is in running shorts and sneakers, wearing both with confidence of one that is truly gorgeous both inside and out.

1. What does the underlined word “amputated” mean in paragraph 1?

A．Hurt.

B．Tied.

C．Removed.

D．Connected.

2. What can we know about Aimee Mullins in the 1996 Paralympic Games?

A．She failed because of her fear.	B．Her coach pushed her too hard.
C．She broke three world records again.	D．Her bravery helped her succeed.

3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．Her achievements on television and movies.

B．Her fashion design in Alexander McQueen’s show.

C．Her later career experiences in acting and modelling.

D．Her leading role in the Matthew Barney’s Cremaster 3．

4. Which of the following words could best describe Aimee Mullins?

A．Considerate and cautious.	B．Persistent and strong-willed.
C．Responsible and generous.	D．Ambitious and warm-hearted.

4 . There are world-class museums located across the globe, from well-established institutions to newer builds and niche offerings. For museum fans, the choice is endless. Here, we look at some of the world’s most visited museums.

The Louvre — Paris, France

With record-breaking visitor figures, The Louvre is undoubtedly one of the most popular museums in the world. It is home to over 380,000 objects and a permanent collection that covers 60, 600 square meters. Visitors can enjoy sculptures, paintings, drawings, and more, with famous highlights being the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. As well as its world-class collection, it is also a landmark in itself, thanks to the iconic Louvre Pyramid, designed by the distinguished Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei.

National Museum of China — Beijing, China

This museum is home to 1.3 million objects, displayed in a series of galleries exploring everything from ancient ceramics and calligraphy to jade and bronze treasures, as well as Buddhist sculptures and socialist-realism art. Recent exhibitions have covered a wide range of topics from across the world of art, culture, history and politics. These have included The Power of Truth: Marking the Bicentenary of the Birth of Karl Marx, and The Splendor of Asia: An Exhibition of Asian Civilizations. Since May 2021, more than 30 of China’s top museums have adopted digital collectibles as an alternative to NFTs.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art —New York, USA

Next one on the list of the most visited museums in the world is The Metropolitan Museum of Art（The Met）. The Met is the largest art museum in the United States and holds more than 2million works in its permanent collection. It is famous for holding blockbuster attractions, such as 2018’s record-breaking Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer. It also hosts the Met Gala each year, although the 2020 event had to be moved online due to the pandemic. In 2021, Sofie Andersen, head of digital content at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, spoke to Blooloop about digital storytelling and the museum’s online strategy.

1. What makes the Louvre enjoy the greatest popularity?

A．Its record-breaking visitors.	B．Its strategic location in Paris.
C．Its distinguished designer I. M. Pei.	D．Its various collections of objects.

2. Which of the following is NOT National Museum of China’s collection?

A．Buddhist sculptures.	B．Ancient ceramics.
C．Impressionist paintings.	D．Jade and bronze treasures.

3. What can we learn about The Metropolitan Museum of Art?

A．It is the oldest art museum in the world.

B．It hosts an annual event called the Met Gala.

C．It has the largest collection of Michelangelo’s works.

D．It focuses mainly on digital content and online exhibitions.

5 . It is not hard to learn more about a piece of famous painting, but identifying an unknown painting can be tricky. What do you need to do to get its specific information? Here are tips to identify a painting.

·Use the signature or monogram (字母组合图案) to dig online and find the image. Look in the corners of the painting to see if there is a signature or monogram.     1     If it’s harder to read, see if you can break down the letters and read them. This will let you narrow down the search and figure out who the artist is.

·Turn to an image recognition app to identify the painting immediately. If you’re struggling to remember an artist’s name or you want additional information on a particular painting, download an image recognition app designed specifically for art. There are several apps for both Android and iPhone that allow you to snap a photo of a painting to search through museum catalogues, university databases, and art history texts.     2    

·Ask an expert to identify the era, style, or painter of an image.     3     The reason is that an expert like a professor in the field of art will be able to offer insights about the period, style, and give you a better sense for where to look. He may even know who the artist is as soon as he takes a look at it.

·    4     Contemporary painters may paint people or objects from the past, but they can’t time travel. If there’s a train, company logo or some other time-specific component of it, this is a great way to set a baseline (基准) for your search.

In a word, the tips above are helpful.     5     In this way, you will effortlessly identify the unknown painting.

A．This is the easiest way to find a specific painting.

B．Locate its exact location when you appreciate the painting.

C．If the name is easy to read, search the artist’s name up online to find it.

D．Email or visit an art history professor to ask whether he can look at the image.

E．Take advantage of obvious clues in the subject matter to narrow down the date.

F．Thus, you’ll find it easier than you think to find the information you’re looking for.

G．If the professor mainly focuses on newer artists, a contemporary abstract piece is going to be easier to identify.

6 . 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。

A young boy, named Timmy, lived in a small town. He disliked doing any work; he found it boring and would always come up with a reason to avoid it. His room was always messy with toys thrown everywhere, socks under the bed. Books and clothes piled up like a small mountain. Homework often remained untouched on the desk, buried under comic books and game controllers.

Timmy avoided chores, finding them less exciting than his digital universe. Day and night, Timmy tapped buttons, lost in virtual battles, his eyes glued to the screen. Socializing means chatting with fellow games online rather than meeting friends outside.

One Saturday morning, Timmy’s mom asked him to clean up his room. Timmy frowned and ignored his mom, diving deeper into his video game. His mother sighed and went on with her chores. That afternoon, as Timmy was standing by the window, he noticed his neighbor, Mr. Jenkins, working tirelessly in his garden, repairing the wooden fence (栅栏).

At the sight of Timmy, Mr. Jenkins smiled and called out, “Hey, Timmy, I need a helper to hold the wooden strips (木条). And could you lend me a hand for a moment?” Hesitantly, Timmy walked over. Mr. Jenkins showed him how to do it. He continued to help do gardening work such as watering and weeding(除草) in the garden. As they worked, Mr. Jenkins shared his adventurous stories when he was a soldier, and Timmy listened with respect.

Hours passed, and to Timmy’s surprise, he enjoyed helping out. His hands were dirty, but he felt delighted and meaningful. As they finished, Mr. Jenkins thanked Timmy and showed him the result of their teamwork: a neat garden full of colorful flowers and fresh greenery. Timmy felt proud and realized that work could be fun and rewarding.

注意：1.续写词数为150 词左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The next day, Timmy decided to give his own room a change.

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Later, when his mother entered his room, she was astonished.

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7 . It is claimed that, on average, one in five of school-aged children in Britain have a first language other than English. These languages are often labelled as “community languages” with some of them identified as the “languages for the future” in terms of supply and demand. For instance, the top five “languages for the future” are Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, Arabic and German. Yet, numerous reports point out, support for the community languages in the UK education system, from early years to further and higher education, is seriously lacking.

Part of the problem is the labelling. Languages that are part of the school and university curriculum are usually called “modern languages”. The classification of which language is a modern language for schools, and which is a community language seems somewhat unreasonable and largely a result of the history of language teaching in this country. It is also connected to Britain’s relationship with and attitudes towards the rest of the world. Languages of immigrants from outside Europe are community languages, whereas those from within Europe are modern languages.

It is high time to critically reflect whether it is still necessary and useful to categorize languages. The language curriculum for schools and universities should be broadened to include community languages. We must not forget that many of the so-called community languages in Britain are major national and international languages. We need to have a global perspective on languages. The inclusion of community languages in the education system can also have the added benefits of strengthening community ties by valuing the languages of minority groups.

In the meantime, a word of caution is needed as for the identification of languages “languages for the future”. It is usually done based on the roles specific languages play in the UK’s future prosperity, security and influence in the world. While that maybe an admirable objective, it could potentially lead to a rank of usefulness among different languages, with some being regarded as more useful, and therefore will receive more institutional support than others. However, a Global Britain needs to invest in upgrading and expanding its multilingual capacity. A person who knows more than one language can get more benefits in their future life. And that should begin by showing respect for the multilingual talents in different communities.

1. What can we learn about community languages in Britain?

A．They don’t obtain sufficient support.

B．They don’t have distinctive elements.

C．They are recognized based on preference.

D．They are emphasized in higher education.

2. Which of the following languages can be labelled as a “modern language”?

A．Korean.

B．Arabic.

C．Mandarin Chinese.

D．Danish.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．A Global Britain needs the identification of languages.

B．The UK’s future prosperity relies on “languages for the future”.

C．Confirming the usefulness of different languages deserves a try.

D．Multilingual capacity will likely contribute to one’s future life.

4. What’s the author’s attitude towards the classification of languages in Britain?

A．Disapproving.

B．Indifferent.

C．Tolerant.

D．Favorable.

8 . In a heartwarming rescue operation off the coast of Houston-Galveston, a U.S. CoastGuard team discovered an unexpected passenger during a routine inspection of shipping containers. The team, led by Petty Officer 2nd Class McMahon, were astonished when they heard barking and scratching coming from one of the containers.

As they cautiously opened the container, they were greeted by the sight of a small, furry face — a dog trapped inside the dark space. The dog seemed remarkably calm and happy to be liberated from her limited quarters.

“As soon as we opened it, we could see the little dog’s face poking out,” McMahon said. “She just seemed happy more than anything, to be out of that dark space and in the arms of people that were going to take care of her.”

Further investigation by Coast Guard officials revealed that Connie had been trapped in the container for at least eight days, deprived of food and water. The container, filled with deserted vehicles intended for overseas sales, had likely originated from a junkyard.

“So based on that, they think that the dog most likely was in a junkyard, in a car. And that how she accidentally got put in the container,” Chief Petty Officer Corinne Zilnicki said.

Grateful for being in the right place at the right time, McMahon expressed the urgency of the situation. “It would take at least another week to get to where she was going and two weeks without food or water. I don’t think she would have made it,” he said.

Forever Changed Animal Rescue has taken her in, diligently working to nurse her back to health and prepare her for adoption.

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

A．Chained.

B．Released.

C．Protected.

D．Inspected.

2. Where did Connie probably stay before being loaded on a ship?

A．At a deserted parking lot.	B．Off the local coast.
C．In an unusable vehicle.	D．In a limited container.

3. What might happen to Connie in the future?

A．Being sold overseas.	B．Starving to death.
C．Living with a family.	D．Being trapped in a junkyard.

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

A．An Unexpected Passenger	B．A Touching Rescue
C．An Abandoned Dog	D．A Remarkable Team

9 . A new study by Park, the UCLA economist, shows that the relationship between heat and human behavior extends well beyond violence.

Park’s research involved students in New York City sitting for standardized subject-specific high school exams at the temperatures varying from 15℃ to almost 37℃. Then, the research team looked at scores for almost 1 million students and about 4.5 million exams from 1999 to 2011.The analysis of the scores confirmed that students who take the exam on an approximately 32℃ day are 10 percent less likely to pass a given subject than if they had taken that exam on a 24℃ day.

Park and colleagues also looked at how hot temperatures might affect students’ performance across the country. This time, they zoomed in on the PSAT, a standardized exam administered to high schoolers in October that measures college readiness and provides a pathway to scholarships. They evaluated 21 million scores from nearly 10 million students who took the exam at least twice from 1998 to 2012.That way, the researchers could compare how students performed relative to themselves. The team also related exam scores with daily temperature data from around 3, 000weather stations across the country, as well as information about each student’s access to air conditioning. They found students in schools without air conditioning scored lower than would have been expected.

That sort of performance decline doesn’t just happen in academic settings; it extends to the workforce too. Tewari, whole d another team, observed workers from roughly one to nine years, depending on the industry. They discovered when temperatures climbed beyond 35℃, average daily production in the weaving factory dropped by about 2 percent and in the garment sewing factory by as much as 8 percent, compared with days under 30℃.

Based on Tewari’s discovery, the Park’s team scaled up to industries across America. By observing workers in different factories and analyzing national survey data, they found that productivity started dropping when average daily maximum temperatures rose above 20℃.The researchers’ calculations suggest that average annual output will decrease by 2.1 percent if average daily temperatures warm by 1℃ overcurrent conditions; annual gross domestic product, or the value of goods and services produced in a single year, would drop by 3 percent

1. What are the Park’s research findings mainly based on?

A．Data analysis.

B．In-depth interviews.

C．Case study.

D．Literature review.

2. What did Park’s team do when focusing on the PSAT?

A．They evaluated how hard students prepared for the PSAT.

B．They provided a pathway for 10 million students to scholarships.

C．They considered the factor of students’ access to air conditioning.

D．They compared the performances of students across the world.

3. Why does the author mention Tewari’s research?

A．To conduct a comparative experiment.

B．To give more theoretical foundation.

C．To argue against the existing research.

D．To further support the study findings.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．The impact of heal on students’ exam scores.

B．The effect of temperature on human behavior.

C．The influence of heat on a declining workforce.

D．The link between heat and industry production.

10 . Composting At Home

Any gardener can benefit from adding nutrients and organic matter to the soil to help plants grow strongly and vigorously.     1    . Check out these simple steps to starting your own compost pile.

●Combine green and brown materials

    2    . This forms the “green layer” that provides plenty of carbon for the microorganisms to breakdown. Anytime you do yard chores, collect dried plant materials like fallen leaves wood shavings, grass and plant clippings and dump them into the compost bin. This forms the “brown layer”, which provides lots of the nitrogen necessary for the composting process.

●Water your compost pile

Usually rainfall is enough to keep it damp, but in a dry summer you might have to spray it with water. Don’t add too much water or the microorganisms in your compost pile will become waterlogged and be drowned.     3    

●    4    

Air is vital to the composting process, so it’s important to mix the ingredients in together, and never press them flat. You should turn the pile periodically with a garden fork and keep it damp. This step provides oxygen, and the dampness assures the survival of the microorganisms, which need moisture to live.

●Feed your garden with compost

When the compost pile no longer gives off heat and becomes dry, brown, and crumbly, it’s fully cooked and ready to feed to the garden. Add about 4 to 6 inches of compost to your flower beds and a thick layer to the top of pots at the beginning of each planting season.

Composting at home is easy and environmentally friendly.     5    . With some kitchen scraps, yard debris, and some patience, you’ll have the most beautiful garden in the neighbourhood.

A．Stir your compost pile regularly

B．Harvest your finished compost

C．Plus, it’s a treat for your garden

D．If this happens, your pile will breakdown instead of compost

E．Almost anything you chop in the kitchen can go in the compost bin

F．One of the most popular and beneficial substances to add is compost

G．Once your pile is setup, maintaining it takes just a few minutes each week