1 . After conducting a thorough analysis of the available options, she showed her p______ for the project that promised the most significant impact on the community. (根据首字母单词拼写)

2 . Honesty is a v______ that is often overlooked in today’s society, but it remains crucial for building trust and maintaining integrity in relationships. (根据首字母单词拼写)

3 . An applicant for a job may be evaluated based on several c__________, including their education, experience, and references. (根据首字母单词拼写)

4 . Cake moulds are cake pans in fun or functional shapes. You might often see them referred to as cake forms or cake shapes. Cake moulds are especially designed to make it easier to bake a cake.     1    

Generally, a cake mould is often made out of silicone (硅酮).     2     Also, it bends easily, making it easier to remove the cake from the pan without damaging it.

Cake moulds are sold in kitchen supply stores and baking stores.     3     A cake mould might also refer to a cake pan used for a specific purpose, such as a muffin (松饼) pan. They are generally fairly inexpensive and last a long time.

    4     You might buy a cake in the shape of a castle for a princess birthday party, or in the shape of a football for a sports enthusiast. Animal shapes are fun to make, and kids can help. For the holidays, you might make a pine tree-shaped cake, or for graduation, a cake in the shape of a graduation cap.

It can be difficult to remove a cake from a cake mould without damaging it. Even if the pan is non-stick, which most are, you should still grease (抹油) the pan well before baking.     5     When you are ready to remove the cake, place a plate underneath the pan and flip (翻动) it over so the cake can slide out neatly onto the plate.

A．Cake moulds vary in design and color.

B．This kind of cake mould is a breeze to use and wash up.

C．There’re virtually limitless possibilities for cake moulds.

D．You can also order specially or personalized ones online.

E．Allowing the cake to cool fully will also aid in the process.

F．Here are some things to consider when choosing a cake mould.

G．So you do not have to do all of the shaping and designing yourself.

5 . How do flowers know when to bloom? How do dogs know when to start getting their winter coats falling off? Phenology, the study of timings in nature, helps us understand how plant and animal life cycle events are influenced by seasonal variations and changing climate. Learn more about phenology and record the timings of nature near you!

MATERIALS

·Phenology bingo sheet

Smell fresh-cut grass	Find a red leaf on a tree	Smell a blooming flower	Find snow on the ground
Find a butterfly	Find footprints in the mud	Scratch a mosquito bite	Listen to a rainstorm
Collect ripe strawberries	See a group of birds fly overhead	Play with maple seeds	Find a pine cone (松果) on the ground

·Science notebook or paper

·Something to write with

PROCEDURE

·In your science notebook, write down 3 or 4 natural things you can observe that tell you what season it is.

·Print out the bingo sheet. Walk in your neighborhood and cross off as many of the items as you can.

·Are you able to get through everything on your bingo sheet? Do you notice a pattern with the items that you are/aren’t able to find? What time of the year would it be easiest to get through each item on the bingo sheet?

·Keep your bingo sheet and continue playing throughout the following months. Then you are able to discover various connections and patterns that affect our everyday life. For example, the appearance of flowers is a response to the local weather and climate.

1. What does phenology mainly focus on?

A．The effects of climate change on everyday life.

B．The link between biological events and the environment.

C．The interaction between plant and animal life cycles.

D．The patterns of climate and seasonal variations.

2. What should people do with the bingo sheet?

A．Use it for a long period.	B．Put it in their notebook.
C．Find every item on it.	D．Add 3 or 4 items to it.

3. Why does the author write this text?

A．To help people improve observational skills.	B．To persuade people to be close to nature.
C．To provide a way to cast new light on phenology.	D．To publicize the significance of phenology.

6 . Easy Steam Mop (拖把)

￡29.99

WAS ￡79.99

Save ￡50

Buy 2 or more and get an extra 5% off

ADD TO BASKET

Product Description

Use the power of steam to clean and disinfect your home in minutes without using expensive and harmful detergents．

Perfect for use throughout the home, this steam mop heats up almost instantly and takes just eight seconds to kill bacteria from any area it targets.

It works by changing water into steam using a microfiber cloth to enhance the ability to absorb liquid, and features a clever triangular mop head and swivel joint to allow it to reach into corners and other spaces that many similar cleaning tools cannot. The 1,300W motor helps the mop reach temperatures of between 90-100℃, making it suitable for all heat-resistant floors including hardwood, tiles and stone.

Comes apart for easy storage: 2×microfiber cloths included.

Additional pack of three spare mop heads are also available

Easy Steam Mop White/Green: D6430

Easy Steam Mop White/Blue : D7149

Spare Pads — 3 packs : D6431

Delivery

Standard Delivery — Only ￡3.95

Please note standard delivery on all items is only￡3.95; delivery charge applies per order regardless of number of items purchased. Delivery to Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Scottish Highlands and Islands is￡6.95. Delivery to the Channel Islands and Scilly Isles is￡14.95. Delivery to Eire is￡9.95 and deliveries to BFPO postal addresses are￡6.95.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

For your complete piece of mind, our Home and Garden products may be returned to us within 30 days of purchase for a refund of the purchase price.Items must be returned unused.

1. How much should you pay for a mop delivered to Isle of Man?

A．￡33.94.	B．￡36.94.
C．￡39.94.	D．￡44.94.

2. What is the right description of the mop mentioned above?

A．It uses the power of steam to work.

B．It isn’t suitable for a hardwood floor.

C．It can reach the temperature of 130℃.

D．It needs five seconds to kill bacteria.

3. In which two places is delivery charge the same?

A．Northern Ireland and Scilly Isles.

B．Scottish Highlands and Islands and Eire.

C．Isle of Man and Northern Ireland.

D．The Channel Islands and Eire.

4. Where can you find this passage?

A．In a business magazine.

B．On an e-shopping website.

C．On a teenage website

D．In an exhibition guide

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did Susan do right before the conversation?

A．She visited her brother.

B．She called John Reeves.

C．She toured the company.

2. What does Susan think of the place?

A．It’s big.

B．It’s famous

C．It’s crowded.

3. Who is Michael?

A．John’s   boss.

B．Tara’s husband.

C．Susan’s brother.

8 . Omar Vazquez grew up in poverty on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. He watched his single mother struggle to put food on the table, and today the memory inspires him to help those in need. When an invasive (入侵的) seaweed called sargassum showed up on Mexico’s Caribbean beaches, Omar looked past the matter of it all and saw an opportunity to help others.

Sargassum is not dangerous, but it has an unpleasant smell and can become so thick that it keeps people from entering the water. Mexico has experienced record-setting amounts of the seaweed in recent years, and it has made its way to Florida’s beaches as well. Experts say there could be as much as 100 tons of sargassum blocking Mexican shorelines in 2023.

With tourism dollars at risk, officials and locals alike were eager to remove the seaweed, but only Omar saw its true potential. The professional gardener organized a beach cleanup that provided jobs for about 300 local families, but he knew there was more to do. Since people’s attitude towards the seaweed reminded him of his own life experiences, he decided to become an agent (推动者) for change.

When sargassum started arriving, everyone was complaining. “I wanted to make something good out of something everyone saw as bad,” Omar explained.

In 2018, Omar found a way to turn sargassum into building blocks that he calls Sargablock. He creates these blocks by mixing 40% sargassum with other materials like clay, then putting them in a block-forming machine and baking them in the sun for days. The end result is an organic, sustainable, and ecologically friendly building material that experts say could last for 120 years.

To date, Omar’s company, Bluegreen Mexico, has used 700 tons of sargassum to build low-income housing for those in need. Omar said he would take on more projects, and donate more houses to single mothers like his own mom.

1. What can be learned from paragraph 1?

A．Omar’s family often assisted people in need.

B．Sargassum originated on the Caribbean beaches.

C．Omar’s experience in childhood has influenced him much.

D．Omar has met a lot of generous people since he was young.

2. How did most people react to the increasing sargassum?

A．They didn’t take it seriously.	B．They were anxious to clear it up.
C．They viewed it as new materials.	D．They were excited to see a grand scene.

3. Which words can best describe Omar?

A．Honest and ambitious.	B．Strong-willed and confident.
C．Quick-thinking and humorous.	D．Sympathetic and innovative.

4. What does the author mainly want to tell us through Omar’s success?

A．It’s never too old to learn.	B．Love shines every dark corner.
C．Solutions can be obtained from problems.	D．Heroes arise from humble beginnings.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What has the boy begun to learn about in the geography class now?

A．The sea.

B．Rivers.

C．Fish.

2. What did the boy do in the geography class?

A．He drew a picture.

B．He watched a film.

C．He read the textbook.

3. What does the girl think of the homework of this week?

A．It is easier.

B．It is more interesting.

C．It is harder.

10 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

1. What do we know about Richard and Wendy?

A．They are new to this neighborhood.

B．They are living where Janet once lived.

C．They are friends of Janet’s husband.

2. Who are the Thompsons?

A．Janet’s old landlord.

B．Richard’s friends.

C．Janet’s old neighbors.