1 . The issue of how to feed a growing population is a crucial issue for the 21st century. The issue was high on the agenda (当务之急) at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt. According to the UN, by 2050, we will need to produce 60% more food to feed a world population of 9.3 billion.

Cambridge Judge Business School supports a number of businesses which aim to promote sustainable agriculture practices. One of the most important fields is precision (精准) agriculture, the science of improving crop yields and assisting management decisions using the latest technology. Outfield Technologies is targeted at high value fruit farming. Farmers buy their own drones (无人机), and then the Outfield software creates flight plans over the farm and processes the images taken by the drones.

By counting the fruit on branches and measuring trees, farmers can see where to apply fertiliser with greater precision, reducing usage and improving soil sustainability. Outfield’s software can also recommend where to start harvesting to reduce waste and labour costs. The rising cost of labour globally has become a huge issue within the agricultural industry, for reasons including the shortage of backpackers (some of whom become seasonal workers) in New Zealand, and the rise of minimum pay in South Africa.

The data gathered by drones can also predict yields. “Priming” the supply chain ensures a smoother journey from the farm to fruit bowl in your home. When an apple is picked, it is stored in a refrigerated environment for up to six months before being transported to a pack house to be washed, sorted, packaged, before being moved to a delivery centre and finally appearing on supermarket shelves. The chain depends heavily on transportation, but by predicting yields, Outfield aims to reduce waste as traders can predict fruit levels and reduce greenhouse gases caused by refrigerated storage.

Outfield co-founder Oil Hilbourne said, “The agricultural industry needs more investment to change. More money for 5G, education and investment in start-ups.”

1. What does Outfield Technologies do for farmers?

A．It offers them free flights.

B．It oversees farms for them.

C．It teaches them about high value fruits.

D．It uses drone-taken images to advertise farms.

2. What labour problems are different countries facing?

A．Pay in South Africa is very low.

B．South Africa can’t agree on minimum pay.

C．Backpackers in New Zealand fail to get paid fairly.

D．New Zealand isn’t drawing enough seasonal workers.

3. By gathering data by drone, the Outfield tries to_________.

A．boost the yield of fruit	B．make sure the fruit can keep fresh
C．ensure the fruits are transported timely	D．provide more convenient services to customers

4. Which would be the best title for the passage?

A．The future of farming	B．The trend of fruit picking
C．The promising market of high value fruits	D．The positive effects of farming on environment

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What do kids bring to school on Bubble Gum Day?

A．50 cents.

B．Old toys.

C．Some snacks.

2. Who is Ruth Spiro?

A．A teacher.

B．A writer.

C．A bookseller.

3. What was Bubble Gum Day originally established for?

A．Community groups.

B．Schools.

C．Businesses.

4. What is the aim of Bubble Gum Day?

A．To raise money for a charity.

B．To encourage kids to sell things.

C．To develop children’s creativity.

3 . For primary and middle school students, being able to cook has become a must. They will also need to learn how to plant vegetables, raise chickens or ducks and fix computers or fridges under new requirements for labor education. The MOE(教育部) brought out a new standard for labor education in schools last year. Starting from the 2022 fall term, students in primary and middle schools have to take courses on labor skills at least once a week.

Labor education helps students value hard work. The new standard includes three types of labor tasks: housework, school labor and community volunteer services.

Schools in China have traditionally placed more focus on studying, and many have seen housework as a waste of children’s time. But according to the MOE, labor education must be built up to help students improve social values and develop an interest in labor.

Liu Fang, am other of 6-year-old twins in Beijing, strongly supports labor education. For the past year, she has trained her daughters to do housework and make simple dishes for the family.

“The main idea is to let them share duty as family members and become independent as they can,” said Liu. “Through doing housework, their hand-eye coordination(手眼协调), time management and organization skills can be trained and it’s also good to help them relax.”

Through such education, Liu said her twins have found fun in doing housework and are more independent.

1. What CAN’T a middle school student learn through labor education?

A．How to plant vegetables.

B．How to be more careful in class.

C．How to fix computers or fridges.

D．How to raise chickens or ducks.

2. What can we know about the new labor education standard?

A．It started in the fall term of 2022.

B．It is for students from primary school to college.

C．Students have to take labor courses twice a week.

D．It includes two types of labor tasks.

3. Schools in China ________ before labor education.

A．pay more attention to students’ study	B．let students study to cook
C．pay more attention to students’ health	D．let students do housework

4. What does Liu Fang think of labor education?

A．It’s too simple for students.	B．It helps students develop different skills.
C．It is boring for students.	D．It is a waste of students’ time.

4 . Here is a timetable of courses in Children’s Palace.

Monday Space Course 19: 00-20: 00 (once a week for one month) Dr. Li (the teacher from Hope School) More knowledge about the outer space. Place: Room 106	Saturday Coconut Shell Carving (椰雕) Course 14: 00-16: 00 (once a week for three months) Hainan Coconut Shell Carving. Join us to learn it. Call Ms. Yao at 88882023. Place: Room 108
Wednesday Photography Course 18: 30-19: 30 (once a week for two months) Mr. Song will show you how to take good pictures. Bring your own camera. Place: Room 218	Sunday Chinese Shadow Puppetry (皮影戏) Course 15: 00-17: 30 (once a week for three months) Tell the story of Heroes of the Marshes (水浒传) by Mrs. Zhang. Place: Room 308

1. You can learn more about the outer space ________.

A．on Monday	B．on Saturday
C．on Wednesday	D．on Sunday

2. If you’re interested in Coconut Shell Carving, you can learn from ________.

A．Dr. Li

B．Ms. Yao

C．Mr. Song

D．Mrs. Zhang

3. In ________, we can have the Photography Course.

A．Room 106

B．Room 108.

C．Room 218

D．Room 308

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of lessons did Florence Nightingale take in her early years?

A．Music lessons.

B．English lessons.

C．Medical lessons.

2. Where did Florence Nightingale start a nursing home for women?

A．In Germany.

B．In Britain.

C．In France.

3. What did Florence Nightingale do in 1854?

A．She went to learn nursing abroad.

B．She built a hospital in a war field.

C．She looked after soldiers at the front hospitals.

4. When did Florence Nightingale write a book on public health?

A．Before the Crimean War.	B．During the Crimean War.
C．After the Crimean War.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where might the speakers be?

A．At school.

B．At home.

C．At an office.

2. What will the boy do this weekend?

A．Go skiing.

B．Visit a zoo.

C．Study with his classmates.

3. Where will the woman go this weekend?

A．To Washington D. C.

B．To Los Angeles.

C．To London.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the man find the sailing trip?

A．It was expensive.

B．It was exciting.

C．It was boring.

2. What did the woman do on the weekend?

A．She practiced basketball.

B．She played tennis.

C．She went fishing

3. Who had a badminton competition?

A．Andy.

B．Joe.

C．Jenny.

4. Where will the speakers go next weekend?

A．To the seaside.

B．To the park.

C．To the theater.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. For whom does the woman want to buy a tie?

A．Her father.

B．Her son.

C．Her husband.

2. On which floor is the children’s clothes section?

A．The first floor.

B．The third floor.

C．The fifth floor.

3. What does the woman need to do first?

A．Get some money.

B．Find the play area.

C．Go to the 4th floor

9 . What seems to be Sarah’s problem?

A．She often goes to work late.

B．She isn’t good at telling stories.

C．She couldn’t finish the task as required.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why was the woman absent from the meeting this morning?

A．She lost her way.

B．She drove slowly.

C．Her car got broken.

2. What probably interests the woman?

A．Renting a car.

B．Buying a car.

C．Fixing a car.