1 . Rising temperatures driven by the climate crisis are cutting the sleep of people across the world, the largest study to date has found.

The researchers used data from sleep-tracking wristbands used by 47,000 people over seven months and across 68 countries. The analysis revealed that because of increasing night-time temperatures, the average global citizen is losing 44 hours of sleep a year.

However, lost sleep affects some groups much more than others. The sleep loss per degree of warming is about a quarter higher for women than men, twice as high for those over 65years old and three times higher for those in less wealthy nations, where people have less access to cooling equipment.

Previous studies have shown that rising temperatures damage health, including increasing heart attacks, mental health crises, and accidents and injuries. Poor sleep has also been shown to have these effects, and the researchers say their new study suggests that disturbed sleep may be a key mechanism (体内机制) by which heat causes these health impacts. The researchers say their data shows no signs of people being able to adapt to hotter nights.

“In this study, we provide the first planetary-scale (世界范围的) evidence that warmer than average temperatures cut human sleep,” said Kelton Minor, who led the research. “It’s very likely the effect is more serious.” Minor added that the research had important implications for policymakers, who need to ensure cities, towns and buildings are well adapted to heat in order to reduce the health impacts.

The data used in the study came mainly from richer nations. The wristbands also tended to be worn by people less prone (易于遭受) to sleep disturbance by warmer temperatures. “Lower-income people are underrepresented in the data and we’re well aware of that,” said Minor. He said more research was needed, particularly in places that are already among the hottest in the world.

1. In Paragraph 2, the author expresses his idea mainly by ______.

A．telling a story	B．giving examples
C．using quotes	D．listing figures

2. How do increasing temperatures affect people?

A．They limit people’s income.

B．They improve people’s health.

C．They reduce people’s sleep time.

D．They lead to poor relationship between people.

3. What can be learned from Kelton Minor’s words in Paragraph 5?

A．Heat’s impacts may be worse than expected.

B．Policymakers have doubts about the study.

C．The study adopted a new research method.

D．Some cities have taken further action to fight the heat.

4. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______.

A．the study is widely applied in the world

B．the study is significant in sleeping research

C．the study has its limitation in some aspects

D．the study can represent the low-income people

2 . Discovering the beauty of the science and maths that shape our everyday lives, an experience in Wonder Lab will fuel your imagination and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways. Come and enjoy yourself!

What to see

Spread across seven different zones, there’re loads of opportunities to get hands on with real scientific phenomena. Observe live experiments at our Chemistry Bar, see lightning strike before your eyes, play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy (苍穹) of stars. You can also take part in explosive (爆炸) science demonstrations led by our talented team of explainers. With 50 mind-blowing wonders of science to enjoy, Wonder Lab is an experience unlike any other. Besides, a selection of shows will be performed daily in Wonder Lab’s beautiful new show space. They are free of charge and last 20 minutes.

Tickets

Day pass: £ 6 per person.

This ticket gives you day-long access to Wonder Lab, perfect whether you’re planning a special trip to the Museum or simply passing through London and want to feed your curiosity.

There is a ten percent discount for groups of twelve or more, and £ 2 off for students.

Annual pass: £ 10 per person.

For less than the price of two visits, give yourself a year packed full of wonder, curiosity and breathtaking experiences.

Opening times

Open seven days a week, 10:00 — 18:00 (last entry 17:15). Wonder Lab will be closed on December 24, 25and 26 and will be open as usual from December 27. During school holidays our opening hours are 10:00 — 19:00 (last entry 18:15).

1. What can you do in Wonder lab?

A．Explore stars.

B．Produce lightning.

C．Join in explosion shows.

D．Conduct chemistry experiments.

2. Visitors can enter Wonder Lab at ______.

A．18:30 on December 27	B．14:00 on November 15
C．18:30 on November 15	D．14:00 on December 25

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To attract people to Wonder Lab.

B．To raise money for Wonder Lab.

C．To guide students to do experiments.

D．To call on volunteers for Wonder Lab.

3 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

In 2009, Whitacre received a video of a girl     1     was singing one of his works. Inspired by the girl’s video, he also asked his fans to make videos, which he then joined together into one performance. His first virtual choir,“ Lux Aurumque”, had 185 singers from 12 different     2     (country). It has received millions of views on the Internet. Since then, the virtual choir     3     (become) a worldwide phenomenon.

4 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Nowadays, millions of people log onto TikTok (Douyi n in Chinese) to watch     1     is called Mukbang (Chibo in Chinese). It might seem strange, but these videos are surprisingly satisfying to watch. It     2     (allow) people to “eat” with others even though they are at home alone. However, there is a dark side to Mukbang. The way     3     which people eat food in most of these videos isn’t healthy. Some Mukbangers eat too much food and it makes their audience uncomfortable. This could encourage bad habits which might lead to serious eating problems.

5 . During summer vacations, I often went to the Outrigger Canoe Club on Waikiki Beach to swim, because the club was usually empty at that hour. There was one other club member who would turn up early on summer mornings, though.

One morning when I’d arrived at the club earlier than usual, he walked past me on his way to the water. Then he stopped. “How would you like to swim against me? Just for fun, I mean.” he asked. “Now? Against you?” I looked at him in surprise. “It’s just about 200 yards.” He pointed in that direction and smiled at me. “Okay.” I said.

Teenagers are often very competitive, and I was no different. Though I was confident of winning, I started out as fast as I could go. When we reached the beach wall, I was already about three quarters exhausted. But he didn’t look tired at all. By the end of this game, my legs were in knots. My arms and shoulders were numb. I wanted very badly to quit and walk the rest of the way. But I struggled and made it.

Ten minutes later my friend, Sammy Kauua, arrived. I told him some of what had happened. Sammy laughed. “Are you kidding? That’s Matthew Biondi. He won gold medals at the Olympics. I guess he’s pretty good for sure!”

Several days later when I saw Matthew Biondi on the beach, I talked to him and asked how an athlete could become good enough to win in the Olympics. He told me he did most of his swimming at the beach and then added, “I swam because I liked it. It was always fun, and I was pretty good at it. We trained all right, but mostly we just swam. It was natural. I always enjoyed doing it.”

I was disappointed at the time because there was no easy answer there, no secret for success as an athlete. Thinking back on it now, though, I find the answer he gave me very appealing.

1. How did the author feel about beating Matthew Biondi at first?

A．A little afraid.

B．Quite sure.

C．Nervous.

D．Doubtful.

2. From the text we can know that Matthew Biondi _______.

A．was an Olympic champion

B．was Sammy Kauua’s good friend

C．did not spend much time swimming

D．did not defeat the author in the competition

3. According to what Matthew Biondi said in Paragraph 5, what matters most in winning in the Olympics?

A．Swimming at the beach.	B．Support from his family.
C．A natural swimming ability.	D．Interest in swimming.

6 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Reading is a unique human experience. Just by skimming our eyes over some words, we can     1     (mental) travel across time and space. But reading can also be hard, especially when we’re faced with a difficult text.     2     (make) it an easier and more rewarding experience, you’d better read in print whenever possible. One reason for doing so is that our eyes are     3     (little) likely to skim past printed words than those on screen. Plus,     4     (learn) content on a physical page helps the brain make a men tal map of the information , which in turn makes it easier to remember details in future.

8 . Many things come to mind when I think of a great vacation. Impressive scenery and delicious food are certainly on my list. Those two features can’t always be found in the same location. However, amazing views and great food are both on the menu at the following three restaurants.

The Rock. Zanzibar

On an enormous stone off the coast of the East African island of Zanzibar sits The Rock. The freshest seafood, much of it straight from the surrounding ocean, is always available here. Fresh lobster, prawns, octopus salad and calamari are just a few of the appetizing dining options. At low tide, customers can walk out to The Rock. As the water rises, though, customers must take a short boat ride to it. Once they arrive, they’re greeted by friendly staff and 360-degree views of beautiful blue-green water. The Rock, sometimes called the “floating restaurant,” is available for weddings and other small group events.

The Labasin Waterfalls Restaurant, Philippines

Stunning waterfalls sometimes have restaurants at the top. But the Labasin Waterfalls, in San Pablo City, Philippines, are different. A restaurant sits at the bottom of these falls. Guests dine on authentic Filipino meals at bamboo tables that stand right in the water. They cool their feet in the water that flows under their tables. The surrounding jungle makes a perfect background for this one-of-a-kind dining experience.

The Grotto, Thailand

The Grotto Restaurant on Thailand’s Phra Nang Beach offers delicious food and an incredible dining experience. The restaurant is partly positioned inside a cave and partly on the beach. Guests seated toward the front look out at Happy Island in the lovely Andaman Sea. Those seated at the back enjoy an authentic cave-dining experience. Comfortable tables are arranged inside the cave. International food with a Thai influence is featured.

For your next travel-and-dining adventure, why not make a reservation at one of these unique restaurants?

1. What do we know about The Rock?

A．It is located on an enormous ship.

B．It is suitable for holding a wedding celebration.

C．Customers can walk out to the restaurant all the time.

D．The tables stand right in the beautiful blue-green water.

2. What do the three restaurants have in common?

A．Customers can enjoy the beautiful views of the sea.

B．Short boat rides are needed to get to these restaurants.

C．They offer the freshest seafood from the surrounding ocean.

D．They integrate delicious food with incredible dining experiences.

3. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A．To call on readers to visit the unique restaurants.

B．To present available restaurants for readers to work in.

C．To introduce the delicious food offered in the restaurants.

D．To remind people to take a break from the busy schedules.

9 . Will you go on this ride with me? ”my friend’s eleven-year-old daughter Jenny asked. She stared at the ride, eager to experience the same excitement as the brave group of riders in front of us. I couldn’t say no.

After climbing into our seats, an attendant reached up, pulled down the bar, and locked it in place. The ride lifted us slowly, then turned us over like the blueberry pancakes I had eaten three hours earlier, and hoped to keep in their proper place. As I stared at the concrete directly below us, I had a sudden feeling of great fear. I wondered if I had replacement coverage (保险) for the phone that I was sure would slip out of my pocket and break into a million tiny pieces. I wondered when my new health insurance would kick in.

The ride touched down after twisting and turning our bodies. My friend was waiting for us at the exit. “How was it?” she asked. “Fine. No big deal,” I said, even though my head was spinning (旋转) like one of the other annoying machines dotting the midway.

Jenny walked ahead of us and convinced me to keep taking chances and sample more rides

“Oh, look at the pirate ship (海盗船)!” she said. “That looks like a calm ride.”

“Let’s go, Auntie!” she said as she rushed to join others in line.

I followed her, feeling confident the ride would be uneventful. When I reached the bottom, I tapped out like a WWF wrestler admitting defeat. Although my body was shaking and my head was still spinning, I felt exhilarated just like I was on the top of the world. That morning, I set a goal, took my first step to reach it, and felt the joy of achievement.

Each time you try something for the first time, you will grow — a little piece of the fear of the unknown is removed and replaced with a sense of satisfaction.

1. What made the author decide to try riding with Jenny?

A．The eagerness in Jenny’s eyes.

B．The curiosity about the unknown.

C．The encouragement from other riders.

D．The desire to experience something exciting.

2. What happened to the author when she was in the high sky?

A．She lost her phone.	B．She got into a panic.
C．She was served pancakes.	D．She almost fell off the seat.

3. How did the author feel after reaching the bottom from the ride?

A．Relaxed.

B．Confused.

C．Excited.

D．Disappointed.

4. What message does the story convey?

A．He who hesitates is lost.

B．It’s never too late to learn.

C．Life is like riding a pirate ship.

D．It’s worthwhile to try something new.

10 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

Chinese New Year Painting is a special Chinese art form. Usually it is put on walls, doors or windows. As Spring Festival     1     (arrive), many families put up New Year Paintings as a wish to have good luck and     2     (happy). There are different subjects in New Year Paintings, such as babies, flowers and birds. The earliest New Year Painting appeared in the Tang Dynasty and was attached to the door     3     (keep) the family safe. Today New Year Paintings are still popular in some rural areas of China.