1 . What does the woman mean?

A．It’s a pity for Jack to quit his job.

B．It’s cool for a man to be a mechanic.

C．It is acceptable for a man to be a nurse.

2 . According to the US government's dietary guidelines, people should eat 14 grams of fiber (纤维素) for every 1, 000 calories you take in daily. But only around 9% of women and 3% of men in the US meet the fiber recommendations. So how do we add more fiber to our diets?     1    

Focus on getting fiber from a variety of plant-based foods

Researchers say your best bet is to get fiber from a variety of plant-based foods. That means eating different kinds of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, seeds and nuts. Think about sweet potatoes, brown rice and pumpkin seeds.     2    , but they contain other vitamins and minerals that promote good health.

Take baby steps

    3    . That’s because you need to gradually increase your fiber intake in order to give your body time to adapt. For example, if you like to eat white bread, try eating one serving of whole wheat bread the first week. In the second week, eat two servings. Keep doing that until you've turned all your servings of white bread to whole wheat bread.

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Everyone is different, and some people might be more sensitive to certain types of fiber than others. So when you increase your fiber intake, you can write down how various high-fiber foods affect you.

Don't forget to drink water

As you add more fiber to your diet, make sure to drink plenty of water as well.     5     It can also keep fiber from hardening, which can lead to more gas.

A．Rethink your salads

B．Here are some tips for getting there

C．You include fiber in your regular diet

D．Keep track of how high-fiber foods affect you

E．Not only are these foods a good source of fiber

F．If you don’ eat a lot of fiber before, the key is to start slowly

G．It can help the fiber move through your digestive system smoothly

3 . In February of 2022, Walter Orthmann was officially included into the Guinness Book of Records for having the longest career in the same company. On April 19, he turned 100, but the loyal (忠诚的) employee doesn’t plan to retire from the only company he has ever worked for.

Walter began working for Industrias Renaux S.A., a textile company in Brusque, when he was only 15 years old. He began as an assistant in the shipping department, but over the years, he was raised to the sales manager. During his 84-year-long career, Walter went on sales trips all over the world.

“You have to like to work. I started to work with that willingness and fighting spirit,” Walter Orthmann said, when asked what kept him going for over eight decades. “You can’t just do any job to say that you are working. That doesn’t work. You’re not going to be able to stand it.”

Recalling his beginnings with his company, Orthmann said that there were no computers, phones weren’t used at the company, and texts had to be typed on a typewriter and mailed. There was no public lighting, the streets were just dirt, which became muddy when it rained. There was no running water, and each house had its own well.

Everything is much easier today, Orthmann admits. All you need is a mobile phone and an internet connection, and you can do business from anywhere in the world. It’s thanks to technology that he is able to continue working, as he no longer travels like he used to.

Asked what advice he would give people dreaming of staying active and working late into their lives, Orthmann told Brazilian news site Globo: “Don’t be angry, do everything laughing. Just do what you like to do. Don’t have enemies. Apologize. Live calmly. Life is just a passage here on Earth, enjoy it and do what you want.”

1. What made Orthmann get the Guinness record?

A．His great contribution to Guinness.	B．His career time in one company.
C．His sales trips around the world.	D．His influence in business.

2. What do we know about Orthmann?

A．He always recalls the past.	B．He is tired of sales trips.
C．He keeps up with the times.	D．He started to work in the 1940s.

3. Which words can best describe Orthmann?

A．Positive and philosophical.	B．Moody and outspoken.
C．Ambitious and stubborn.	D．Hospitable and considerate.

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

A．A Forever Dream-Chaser	B．The World’s Most Loyal Employee
C．A Man Who Never Retires	D．The Oldest Employee in the World

4 . You may have heard of white and black sand beaches, but what about shores with pink sands? Now let’s take a look.

Horseshoe Bay Beach, Bermuda

One of the most famous and photographed beaches in Bermuda is Horseshoe Bay Beach. Located in South Shore Park, this pink beach features a coastal trail that connects it to other area beaches, plus limestone rocks and cliffs that add to its beauty. Beachgoers can play a game of volleyball or attend one of several annual festivals hosted on-site.

Budelli Island, Italy

Known locally as “Spiaggia Rosa,” this beach gets its pink color from a mixture of coral (珊瑚) and shells. The pink shore sits on Budelli Island, an isle north of Sardinia in the Maddalena Archipelago. The beach offers a variety of services, such as stands, lifeguards and beach and water sports equipment rentals like surfboards.

Crane Beach, Barbados

At The Crane Resort, visitors can directly access the pink sand beach by riding in the glass-front beach elevator. To keep beachgoers safe, there are two lifeguards on duty most days. Resort visitors also have access to free beach umbrellas, towels and chairs, plus several pools, a hot spring and a fitness center.

Great Santa Cruz Island, Philippines

The pink sand beach on Great Santa Cruz Island gets its color from red organ pipe coral. Many divers gather here to take advantage of the beach’s clear water and excellent visibility, though much of the area’s sea life has been destroyed due to illegal coral mining. You’ll also find a small village on the island.

1. What can you do on Horseshoe Bay Beach?

A．Ride on a horse.	B．Surf on the sea.
C．Climb up a rock.	D．Play beach volleyball.

2. Which beach offers some free services to specific visitors?

A．Horseshoe Bay Beach.	B．Budelli Island.
C．Crane Beach.	D．Great Santa Cruz Island.

3. What do the four beaches have in common?

A．They provide water sports.	B．They have beautiful pink sands.
C．They’re equipped with lifeguards.	D．They are located on big islands.

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。

Emojis are widely used in our daily lives and have become     1     important way of communication. The first emojis were created in 1999 by Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita,     2     worked on a mobile Internet platform     3     (call) i-mode. Kurita attempted to develop a simple way for people     4     (express) emotions in short text messages.

As emojis gained     5     (popular), they faced a significant technical hurdle (障碍) : early emojis could not     6     (send) across different mobile platforms, since there was no standardized encoding (编码). This issue was resolved in 2010 by the Unicode Consortium, an organization responsible     7     maintaining a standardized encoding of text and symbols across platforms. This allowed for cross-platform communication and continued expansion in emoji usage worldwide.

Given     8     (they) origins in Japan, many early emoji characters were reflective of Japanese culture. As they’ve spread     9     (global), new characters have been added to account for cultural differences and provide a more universal means of communication. Users must also consider cultural sensitivities when     10     (communicate) via emojis, as certain symbols can have hugely different meanings across different cultures.

6 . We look forward to welcoming you to The Met! Please review our visitor guidelines outlined below prior to your visit. The Met reserves the right to ask visitors who do not follow these guidelines to leave the museum.

Health and Safety

The health and safety of all is our priority. Masks are strongly recommended.

Admission

Entrance into The Met requires a ticket or membership card. General admission is $30 for adults, $22 for seniors, and $17 for students. Admission is free for members, a caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability, and children under 12.

Opening Hours

Sunday-Tuesday, and Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. -9 p.m.

The Met is closed on Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year Day, and the first Monday in May.

Rules

◆ All visitors and Members must pass through security checks.

◆ Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is not allowed in The Met or near the entrances.

◆ Please preserve your ticket. You may be asked to re-validate (使重新生效) your ticket when exiting and re-entering the galleries.

◆ The Met reserves the right to refuse the entry of any visitor carrying the following prohibited items: large bags, luggage, musical instruments, glass containers, liquids other than water, sporting goods, and dogs or other pets (Service animals are welcome.).

◆ The Met permits photography and video for private, non-commercial use.

Staff at Your Service

If you have left something behind at The Met, please call the Lost and Found Office at 212-570-3981 or email info@metmuseum.org. If you are currently visiting The Met, you can inquire directly at the Security Desk in the Great Hall.

1. What can make people fail to be admitted into The Met?

A．Taking an organ.	B．Going with a guide dog.
C．Not making an appointment.	D．Visiting it at 2 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

2. How much will they pay if a couple visit The Met with two preschoolers?

A．$30.

B．$47.

C．$60.

D．$77.

3. What is the text?

A．Financial statements.	B．Entrance regulations.
C．Registration instructions.	D．Experimental procedures.

7 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman have to find a new house?

A．The rent is too high for her.

B．Her old house will be taken back.

C．There is no bathroom in the old house.

2. What is the man’s suggestion?

A．Checking out university website.

B．Looking for a new house on the Internet.

C．Finding a house close to the subway station.

3. What can we learn about the man?

A．He also needs to find a house.

B．He also rents houses out.

C．He is very warm-hearted.

8 . Which is included in the rent?

A．Electricity.

B．The Internet.

C．Parking

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is Mountain Kilimanjaro located?

A．In America.

B．In Africa.

C．In Asia.

2. What do we know about Mountain Kilimanjaro?

A．It is part of a mountain range.

B．It is the greatest nature wonder in the world.

C．It attracts people to see the glacier-covered (冰川覆盖的) peaks.

3. When was Kilimanjaro National Park declared a World Heritage Site?

A．In 1889.

B．In 1973.

C．In 1987.

4. What happens to Mountain Kilimanjaro now?

A．Nobody tries to climb it because of worse weather.

B．Disappearance of snow may be reducing the income of tourism.

C．Changing climate makes it disappear gradually.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the Love Kuching Project related to?

A．Looking after cats.

B．Visiting the elderly.

C．Cleaning up the beaches.

2. What is the woman like?

A．Adventurous.

B．Warm-hearted.

C．Ambitious.

3. What will the woman probably do next?

A．Contact a project by e-mail.

B．Call a project to do voluntary work.

C．Call friends to try the Love Kuching Project.