1 . 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。

Last summer, Chen, a senior high school student, decided to give a surprise to his parents. He knew how hard they worked every day and wanted to help them by taking on some housework.

Chen wanted to try cooking for his parents. He chose a few special dishes that he knew his parents loved. His younger brother eagerly offered to help, and Chen agreed, keeping their plan a secret from their parents.

Chen and his brother started early. They went to the market to buy ingredients: vegetables, spices, and all the necessary items for their chosen dishes. When they returned home, they began to prepare the meal.

Chen and his brother were busy in the kitchen. They washed vegetables and meat, and prepared other ingredients with great care. They laughed and joked as they worked, enjoying the time spent together. Chen took the lead in mixing the sauces and controlling the heat while cooking, ensuring that everything was cooked well.

As the smell of the cooking filled the kitchen, Chen’s brother couldn’t contain his excitement. “This is going to be amazing! Mom and Dad will be so surprised,” he said with a happy smile. Chen smiled, feeling a sense of accomplishment and expectation.

Finally, after hours of hard work, the dishes were ready. The kitchen was filled with a delightful smell. Chen and his brother carefully plated the dishes, making sure everything looked nice. They added a heartfelt thank-you card to the table, expressing their gratitude for their parents’ hard work and love.

When their parents arrived home and walked into the dining room, they were greeted by the sight of a beautifully set table and the food. Chen’s parents were surprised.

Chen and his brother smiled. “We wanted to thank you for everything you do for us,” Chen explained. “So we made dinner for you.”

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Their parents were deeply moved and they sat down to eat.

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After dinner, the family sat together, sharing stories.

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2 . Raymond had the fifth vertebrae (椎骨) in his neck broken as a result of a diving accident and could no longer walk or fully use his hands.

“I quickly learned that my life was going to be really different,” he says. “To call it a huge adjustment is an understatement.”

But that’s just the beginning of Raymond’s story. A year later, frustrated with the lack of wellness resources available for people like him in New Orleans, the former broadcast engineer decided that his hometown needed an adaptive gym to cater to those with similar injuries and other disabilities.

The properly named Split Second Fitness opened in 2021, with specially designed workout equipment and therapy programs that allow clients to grow physically and mentally stronger. Seated elliptical (椭圆的) bikes move paralyzed (瘫痪的) users’ legs; a yoga instructor helps stroke survivors increase flexibility and range of motion and mental health experts facilitate the hard transition to a new way of living.

“Anybody’s life can change in a split second like mine did,” Raymond explains. “What our organization is really centered around is ‘How do I give you hope? And how can I help you transform that hope into action steps for you to create a better tomorrow?’”

The idea came to Raymond as he spent three months at a state-of-the-art rehab (康复) facility in Sacramento that challenged the idea of what recovery could look like.

“I knew I had to get back home and figure out how to do that,” says the natural-born networker, who spent three years raising funds and learning how to run a nonprofit. “The goal is to increase the quality of life of those with a disability,” he says. “Because if I can give you something to look forward to, it will help that grieving process and help you get back on track to a happy, healthy life.”

1. What led to Raymond’s physical disabilities?

A．A sport damaging his hands.	B．A car accident damaging his neck.
C．A disease affecting his mobility.	D．A diving accident hurting his vertebrae.

2. How did Raymond respond to the shortage of well ness resources?

A．He started his own fitness center.	B．He turned to a nonprofit organization.
C．He quit his job as a broadcast engineer.	D．He founded a rehab facility in Sacramento.

3. What might a seated elliptical bike be?

A．A type of sport.	B．A kind of rehab equipment.
C．A transport tool.	D．A test device.

4. What is the primary goal of Raymond’s organization?

A．To let the disabled live a better life.

B．To increase awareness about keeping fit.

C．To challenge traditional ideas of recovery.

D．To provide financial assistance to the disabled.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或所给单词的适当形式。

Grain Buds(小满) is the eighth of the 24 solar terms on Chinese lunar calendar, and the     1     (two) solar term of the summer. After Grain Buds, the differences in temperature between northern and southern China     2     (gradual) decrease, while rainfall increases. Summer is becoming a noticeable season.

In northern China, grains of winter wheat start to fill,     3     are still not ripe and full. That is where Grain Buds or xiaoman in Chinese, gets     4     (it) name. Would you like to know what people do during the period of Grain Buds?

In many parts of China, a tradition     5     (observe) where people consume fish during Grain Buds. Due to the significant increase     6     rainfall during this solar term, rivers are filled with water and abundant fish and shrimps. It is     7     good time to fish and enjoy the fresh catch.

With high temperatures and humidity(潮湿) during the Grain Buds period, there is an     8     (increase) risk of skin diseases due to the heat. To prevent such diseases, engaging in physical activities     9     (be) extremely important during the hot summer days. Activities like walking, jogging, and practicing t’ai chi are recommended     10     (stay) healthy and active.

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。

At the Third National Conference on Reading in Kunming, Yunnan Province,     1     took place from April 23 to 25, 53 outstanding bookstores from across the nation, including renowned establishments like the Wangfujing Bookstore in Beijing and the Fangsuo Bookstore in Shaanxi Province’s Xi’an,     2     (award) with the prestigious title of “Most Beautiful Bookstore of the Year”.

The bookstores     3     (select) included both revitalized traditional Chinese brands and growing private labels,     4     (range) from expansive book malls to smaller chain bookstores, and from campus bookstores to theme bookshops. This broad range reflected the dynamic transformation and evolution of physical bookstores in recent years, showcasing rich offerings to satisfy diverse reading     5     (prefer).

During the unveiling ceremony,     6     official from the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee emphasized the crucial role of physical bookstores and bookstore practitioners     7     the development of national reading. He stressed the significance of participating     8     (active) and the need to take advantage of digital technologies     9     (enhance) the connection between physical bookstores and readers.

Since its launch in 2022, the “Most Beautiful Bookstore of the Year” release event has been a recurring highlight, showing that bookstores are committing     10     (they) to pursuing innovative ideas to upgrade their field.

5 . Sometimes it is almost impossible not to feel hopeless and broken,” said the climate scientist Ruth Cerezo-Mota. “After all the flooding, fires and droughts of the last three years worldwide, are all related to climate change, and after the fury (袭击) of Hurricane Otis in Mexico, my country, I really thought governments were ready to listen to the science, to act in the people’s best interest.”

Instead, Cerezo -Mota expects the world to heat by a catastrophic (灾难性的) 3℃ this century, soaring past the internationally agreed 1.5℃ target and delivering enormous suffering to billions of people. This is her optimistic view, she said. “The breaking point for me was a meeting in Singapore,” said Cerezo-Mota, an expert in climate modelling at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. There, she listened to other experts spell out the connection between rising global temperatures and heatwaves, fires, storms and floods hurting people -not at the end of the century, but today. “That was the time when everything clicked (恍然大悟).”

“I got upset,” she said. “It was a very dark point in my life. I was unable to do anything and was just surviving.”

Cerezo-Mota recovered to continue her work: “We keep doing it because we have to do it, so the powerful cannot say that they didn’t know. We know what we’re talking about. They can say they don’t care, but they can’t say they didn’t know.”

In Mérida on the Yucatán peninsula, where Cerezo-Mota lives, the heat keeps rising. “Last summer,   we had around 47℃ maximum. The worst part is that, even at night, it’s 38℃ , which is higher than your body temperature. It doesn’t give a minute of the day for your body to try to recover.”

She said record-breaking heatwaves led to many deaths in Mexico. “It’s very frustrating because many of these things could have been avoided. And it’s just silly to think: Well, I don’t care if Mexico gets destroyed? We have seen these extreme events happening everywhere. There is not a safe place for anyone.

“I think 3℃ is being hopeful and conservative (保守的). 1.5℃ is already bad, but I don’t think there is any way we are going to stick to that. There is not any clear sign from any government that we are actually going to stay under 1.5℃ .”

Cerezo-Mota is far from alone in her fear. A survey of hundreds of the world’s climate experts has found that:

●77% of interviewees believe global temperatures will reach at least 2.5℃ above pre -industrial levels, a disastrous level.

● Almost half-42% —think it will be more than 3℃ .

●Only 6% think the 1.5℃ limit will be achieved.

1. The flooding, fires and droughts of the past three years worldwide is connected with __________.

A．climate change

B．heatwaves

C．high temperature

D．extreme events

2. What does the underlined word “soaring past” in Paragraph2 probably mean?

A．except for

B．by accident

C．on the spot

D．far beyond

3. What is Cerezo-Mot’s attitude towards the increase in global temperatures?

A．Subjective

B．Concerned

C．Indifferent

D．Grateful

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．What led to the increase in global temperatures?

B．Why is Ruth Cerezo-Mota in despair?

C．What did a survey of the world’s climate experts find?

D．What caused deaths in Mexico?

6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给的段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Eva knew she’d have to swim on the “goat” again. The thought made her want to turn her bicycle around and head home, but she didn’t. She kept riding along the river toward Mr Kovar’s house for her swimming lesson.

Eva’s town had no public pools. The university had a pool, but it was only for swim teams. Eva had seen the pool when her brothers had been on the school swim team, and she is eager to swim in its blue water. But now, Eva and the other students had to learn to swim by lying on a piece of wood fixed on a sawhorse (锯木架). The sawhorse looked like a goat.

After Eva reached Mr Kovar’s house, he began his class. “Tell me the basic swimming way I have aught you!” Mr Kovar said. “Lie on my front; swing one arm over my head, and then the other arm. Meanwhile, kick the water,” Eva replied. Mr Kovar said, “OK. Now, practice. One hundred strokes (划水)!” Eva climbed onto the sawhorse and lay on her stomach but there was no water around.

Mr Kovar walked around Eva as she practiced her strokes. “Fingers together,” he said and tapped her hand. Next he tapped her head, saying, “Breathe only when you turn your head.” Finding Mr Kovar often looked unsatisfied, Eva became nervous. “Thirty-seven, thirty-eight,” Mr Kovar said, counting her strokes. Week after week, Mr Kovar counted and tapped. Each week, Eva tried to break her record for fewest taps.

One day, Mr Kovar said, “You’re ready to swim in the water.” “The university pool?” Eva asked happily. Mr Kovar said, “You cannot swim there unless you’re on a team. You cannot be on a team unless you pass my class. I cannot pass you until I see you swim in the water. You must first swim in the river.” “Is it safe?” Eva asked. The river was cold and muddy. “It’s safe if you’re a good swimmer,” said Mr Kovar. The next day Eva and her mother met Mr Kovar at the river.

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When Mr Kovar gave the signal, Eva rushed into the brown water.

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Seeing Eva’s excellent swimming, Mr Kovar asked her to swim back to the bank.

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7 . When I was a 19-year-old college student, a call from the hospital about my father’s blood transfusion and throat surgery came the night before an exam. My father had been in a deep unconscious state for a week, and I was the closest son to him, responsible for his medical decisions. The blood transfusion was an easy decision. It was a relatively safe procedure. The throat surgery was another thing. I didn’t know how my father would feel if he recovered consciousness and had a hole in his throat for the rest of his life. Ultimately, I declined. This experience made me even less willing to be vulnerable (脆弱的) and honest about my struggles of making big decisions.

Years later, I became a professor. I learned to value my students’ growth and others’ perceptions. My students needed compassion and support. So, I shared something about my father’s illness and death to acknowledge that life went on outside of my classroom and grades were not the most important thing in the world. I told my students my past lessons. I knew they might be suffering in adversity, and I wanted them to know that if they needed help, I would understand. The response was immediate and powerful. My connections with students deepened and I could instruct them on a new level. I changed nothing about the way I delivered course material, but student exam scores improved, as did my teaching evaluations.

A fellow professor asked me, “If this works so well, why didn’t you do it sooner?” I said, “Vulnerability is really hard. It involves sharing of yourself as fully as you are able to, including admitting wrongdoing and acknowledging that you can’t always be your best self. Far from being a sign of weakness, it requires a ton of strength.”

Exposing your imperfections, connecting with students on a deeper level and creating space for them to grow will always be challenging, but it is worth it. I cannot know everything that is going on in every student’s life, but I can always choose compassion.

1. Why did the author reject his father’s throat surgery?

A．He was worried about the risks during the surgery.

B．He was unsure about his father’s post-surgical feeling.

C．He was unsure if his father would regain consciousness.

D．He was worried about the pre-surgical preparation procedure.

2. What change did the students have after the author shared his past lessons?

A．They were less focused on their grades.

B．They became more distant from the author.

C．They became more engaged and responsive.

D．They were less willing to ask the author for help.

3. What does the author convey in paragraph 3?

A．It is easy to admit our imperfections.

B．It is hard to acknowledge we are the best.

C．Vulnerability is challenging but shows courage.

D．Vulnerability is more a sign of weakness than strength.

4. What is the text?

A．A science fiction novel.	B．A news report.
C．A book review.	D．A life story.

8 . Living a healthy lifestyle is all about choosing to make healthy choices each day. Here are some tips on how to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Set specific and actionable goals to improve your health. When you have specific goals you want to achieve, you’ll be more motivated to implement (实施) healthy changes in your life.     1     And then set goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound to better guarantee your success.

    2     It’s no secret that healthy eating is one of the keys to achieving a healthy lifestyle. When you follow a healthy diet, you reduce your risk for obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancers. Healthy eating can also improve your mood and make you happier.

Make a conscious effort to drink enough water throughout the day. Just like nutritious foods, water is essential to keeping your body healthy.     3     For adults, drinking around 13 cups of water a day is enough, but this amount can vary depending on your age, weight, environment, and physical activity level.

Aim for at least 7 hours of quality sleep each night.     4     It helps you maintain a healthy weight, and improve your overall mood. Most adults need at least 7 hours of quality sleep each night, and children need 8 to 13 hours depending on how old they are.

Find a type of physical activity that’s enjoyable for you. The benefits of physical activities are endless. Doing physical activities lowers your risk of things like stroke and high blood pressure, helps you lose weight, and improves your cognitive (认知的) function. .     5    

A．Consult the doctor about your physical condition.

B．Choose nutritious foods and create a well-balanced diet.

C．Identify what parts of your lifestyle you want to improve.

D．Choose activities that make you feel happy and confident.

E．Water benefits your digestion and keeps you from getting thirsty.

F．What’s more, being active can improve your overall mental health.

G．A good night’s sleep is good for your health and attention during the day.

9 . European wildcats could be reintroduced to England more than 200 years after they became extinct in the country. The project has been announced by UK wildlife charity Wildwood Trust.

European wildcats are one of the UK’s rarest mammals. The only wild population, numbering fewer than 300 individuals, lives in the Scottish Highlands but they are on the verge of extinction, partly because they have bred with local feral cats (wild-living domestic cats).

Supporters hope to save the species in the UK by reintroducing them to England and Wales, where they died out around 200 years ago because of hunting and loss of habitat. To bring back the species, Wildwood Trust is planning to build 10 new breeding facilities on two sites in Kent and Devon. Kittens bred in captivity but away from humans will then be released into the wild. The University of Exeter is researching places where the animals could be reintroduced.

European wildcats are around the same size as a large domestic cat, but at up to eight kilograms they are slightly adult heavier. They have a tabby-like pattern with thick black stripes on their bodies and a bushy tail and like to live in forests but near open grassland. They’re also famously shy and keep their distance from humans. Laura Gardner, director of conservation at Wildwood Trust, told The Times newspaper that people should not be worried by the thought of wildcats returning to the wild. “We’re not talking about wolves,” she said.

Wildwood Trust says that its project can benefit both the wildcats and the habitats where they live. They are one of the few native predators left in the UK, so a healthy population of wildcats could help to control the numbers of animals they prey on, such as rabbits and rodents. By competing for the same food as foxes, they will also help to reduce fox numbers and restore a balance to nature.

1. What is the aim of the project?

A．To save wildcats from dying out.	B．To ensure wildcats’good habitats.
C．To raise money to protect wildcats.	D．To build some new breeding facilities.

2. What does the author indicate by mentioning Laura Gardner in paragraph 4?

A．Wildcats are very shy animals.	B．Wildcats are not as fierce as wolves.
C．European wildcats are unique animals.	D．Wildcats cannot pose a threat for humans.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Wildcats will threaten the number of other animals.

B．Wildcats and its habitats will be well protected.

C．Wildcats can contribute to ecological balance.

D．Wildcats are one of the few predators left in the UK.

4. What is the best title of the text?

A．Wildwood Trust Announcing a Plan.

B．Rare Wildcats Making a Comeback.

C．Reintroducing Wildcats Benefiting Us.

D．Wildcats Disappearing From the World.

10 . A field trip to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages across Washington state. Our hands-on exhibits, shows, and innovative programs ignite students’ curiosity for science in a day of exploration to enhance your curriculum and spark a lifelong interest in science, math, engineering, and technology.

In addition to General Admission, PacSci offers extra experiences to enhance your learning and support your curriculum, including:

Documentary IMAX Movies: During the school year, we offer Teacher’s Choice where teachers can book one of two open documentary slots, if your school is the first to book. Email our School Groups team for a complete list of documentaries.

Daytime Laser Show: Be dazzled by a Daytime Laser Show in our Laser Dome. Packed with 10,000 watts of concert sound, experience a one-of-a-kind show on one of the largest geocentric domes dedicated to lasers!

Planetarium Show: Enjoy a live, immersive presentation in the Willard Smith Planetarium. Blast off to the universe’s outer reaches or explore the planets in our solar system. There is always something different to experience! Seating is limited to 36 students and four chaperones（监护人）.

Pricing

Below is a pricing table for our field trip.

Add-On Experience	Ticket Type	Rate Per Person
IMAX	Field Trip Student	$4
Laser	Field Trip Student	$10
Planetarium	Field Trip Student	$6
	Field Trip Extra Chaperone	$17.95

1. What is special about Pacific Science Center?

A．It has a fascinating collection of art exhibits.

B．It provides students a chance for ancient technology.

C．It is only open to public and private schools.

D．It is a place where students can learn about science.

2. If you are interested in space exploration, which experience will you prefer?

A．Documentary IMAX Movies.	B．Daytime Laser Show.
C．Planetarium Show.	D．General Admission.

3. How much will they pay if 1 chaperone and 10 students watch an IMAX movie?

A．$40.

B．$57.95.

C．$77.95.

D．$117.95.