1 . Human faces cut into stone up to 2,000 years ago have again been found on a rocky area along the Amazon River in northern Brazil. The stone carvings (雕刻品) appeared as a result of a big drop in water levels because of dry weather in parts of northern Brazil. The water level had dropped to the lowest level in the history of the river.

“People had reported some of the stone carvings before during periods when water levels were low. But now a greater number have been identified. That will help researchers establish the history of the carvings, and more secrets of historical relics will come to light,” researcher Jaime de Santana Oliveira said recently.

One area shows smooth marks in the rock thought to be where natives once sharpened their tools such   as arrows and spears before European settlers arrived.

“The carvings are prehistoric, or precolonial (殖民地时期前的). We can’t be sure of their precise date but based on the evidence of human living places of the area, we believe they are about 1, 000 to 2, 000 years old.” Oliveira said.

The rocky area is on the north shore of the Amazon River near the place where the Rio Negro River joins it.

Oliveira said the carvings were first seen in 2010, but this year’s drought has been more serious than earlier dry periods. The Rio Negro’s levels have dropped 15 meters since July, uncovering large areas of rocks and sand where there had been no beaches.

“This time we found not just more carvings, but the statue of a human face cut into the rock,” said Oliveira, who works for the Brazilian government’s National Historic and Artistic Heritage Institute. The organization watches the care of historic places in Brazil.

1. What plays a key role in finding the stone carvings?

A．People’s report.	B．Natural disaster.
C．High technology.	D．Researchers’ effort.

2. What can researchers do with more identified stone carvings?

A．Explore the history of historical sites.	B．Move the valuable carvings to safety.
C．Discover more underwater stone carvings.	D．Make the carvings popular among visitors.

3. What does the underlined word “precise” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Fixed.

B．Exact.

C．Best.

D．Future.

4. What does Oliveira stress in the last paragraph?

A．The human face stone carvings.	B．The number of stone carvings.
C．The real value of stone carvings.	D．The place where stone carvings were found.

2 . Membership Levels and Benefits of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

$70 Individual/ $40 Student
·Free year-round ALL ACCESS admission
·Invitation to members-only hours
·Free access to members-only lectures, programs and Saturday Members Tours
·Discounted tickets to MFAH Films
·Discounted parking at an MFAH garage (车库)
·12% discount when eating at Le Jardinier
·15% discount at Cafe Leonelli
·10% discount at the MFA Shop
$95 Double
All the Individual/Student benefits for two adults, plus:
·Invitation to the annual Members’ Holiday Party
$115 Family
·Benefits extended to all children 18 and under living in the member’s household
·Discount on children’s art classes at the Museum’s Glassell School of Art
·Invitation to family art-making programs just for members
$350 Supporting—Best Value
·Ten free ALL ACCESS admission passes for guests
·Invitation to special ArtSmart programs
·Free admission to 12 art museums throughout Texas, including the Blanton Museum of Art, McNay Art Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Chinati Foundation
·Two single-use guest passes for daytime previews
$800 Sponsor (赞助商)
All the Supporting benefits, plus:
·Unlimited ALL ACCESS admission for accompanying guests
·One free exhibition list of your choice
·Four single-use guest passes for daytime members’ previews
·Two free passes to MFAH Films
$1, 500 Benefactor (捐款人)
All the Sponsor benefits, plus:
·Invitation to Leadership Circle reception with private exhibition viewing
·Three free “staff-pick” lists
·Four free parking passes for the MFAH parking garages
·Six single-use guest passes for daytime members’ previews
·Invitation to special Behind-the-Scenes experiences
1. What can you do as a student member?

A．Eat at Le Jardinier at a discount.	B．Attend ArtSmart programs.
C．See MFAH films for free.	D．Experience Behind-the-Scenes.

2. How much should parents pay so that their kids can attend art classes at a discount?

A．$40.

B．$70.

C．$115.

D．$350.

3. Which membership can enjoy free parking?

A．$115 Family.	B．$800 Sponsor.
C．$1, 500 Benefactor.	D．$350 Supporting—Best Value.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is an effect of lack of sleep on teenagers according to the new study?

A．Lower spirits.

B．Bad health.

C．The poor academic performance.

2. What is to blame for teenagers lacking sleep?

A．Too much screen time.

B．Lack of exercise.

C．Too much homework.

3. How can teenagers fall asleep more easily?

A．By reading a book before sleeping.

B．By listening to music before sleeping.

C．By drinking hot chocolate before sleeping.

4. What does the speaker suggest schools do?

A．Offer sports classes.

B．Shorten the school day.

C．Delay school start time.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man think of his job?

A．It is tiring.

B．It is boring.

C．It is easy.

2. What is the most challenging to the man?

A．Treating injured lions.

B．Attending to baby animals.

C．Dealing with special animals.

3. What does the man advise the woman to do?

A．Take a higher degree.

B．Receive specific training.

C．Raise a pet.

4. What is the woman?

A．A student.

B．A doctor.

C．A zookeeper.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman intend to do?

A．Get photos digitized.

B．Develop some photos.

C．Beautify the photos.

2. How much does the woman need to pay?

A．$200.

B．$100.

C．$50.

3. Why is a cardboard box recommended?

A．It is lighter.

B．It is cheaper.

C．It is stronger.

6 . Up to one quarter of the world’s population use chopsticks as their main eating tool. Called kuaizi in Chinese, chopsticks were developed in China about 5,000 years ago. Often made of wood, chopsticks allow users to pickup pieces of food by holding together and releasing (松开) the sticks with the thumb (拇指) and first three fingers.

Before the invention of chopsticks, the Chinese used only their hands to eat. One reason why chopsticks were invented is that eating with one’s hands allowed some people to take more food than others. This was considered rude, so using chopsticks, which limited the amount of food that could be taken at one time, was thought to be a more polite practice. Another one was about the great Chinese philosopher Confucius, who was a vegetarian. He objected to the use of knives at the table, feeling that they reminded eaters of the slaughterhouse (屠宰场), so he preferred chopsticks.

At first, chopsticks were used only by nobles (贵族). Later on, during the Western Han Dynasty, which began in 202 BC, commoners (平民) began to use chopsticks as well. At that time, people used chopsticks only to eat side dishes; spoons were used for rice and for soups. During the Northern Song Dynasty, which lasted from AD 960 to 1127, noodles became a popular dish. It is very diffcult to eat noodles with a spoon, so chopsticks were used more often. Today, chopsticks are the main eating tool in China, Japan, and Vietnam; and people from countries all over the world commonly use this tool while eating Asian dishes.

1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．The popularity of chopsticks.

B．The process of making chopsticks.

C．The method of using chopsticks.

D．The reasons for inventing chopsticks.

2. What does the underlined phrase “objected to” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Led to.	B．Went against.
C．Believed in.	D．Agreed with.

3. Who frst began to use chopsticks?

A．Philosophers.	B．Common people.
C．Nobles.	D．Vegetarians.

4. When did eating with chopsticks become common?

A．After noodles became popular.	B．Just before forks came into use.
C．During the Weatern Han Dynasty.	D．Before the Northern Song Dynasty.

7 . Earlier this year I made a decision to remove all Internet service from my home. It ended up being the best decision I’ve ever made.

I was not content with the time I was wasting —I felt I could do more purposeful things with my time than spend it on the Internet. This doesn’t mean I think the Internet is bad or wrong —it’s not. It is an amazing tool, one that changed my life for the better.

How can I go without Internet service at home? The answer is easy: I plan my Internet use. I don’t do so in a strictly controlled way—it’s not like I say, “OK, I’ll be on Twitter from 2: 00 p. m. to 4: 00 p. m. next Thursday.” If I see something I want to research on the Internet, I write it down and use that list when I have Internet access.

Now I’m forced to leave the house to access the Internet. I’ll go to the library, the coffee shop, or some other place with free public Wi-Fi to work on all the things I need to do online (post writing, check email, read blogs, etc.).

No longer am I taking unconscious (无意识的) breaks from my life to surf the Internet. Now when I’m on the Internet, it has a purpose—it is a tool I use to improve my life. Sure, sometimes I watch some funny videos or laugh at funny pictures, but I go to the Internet with the intention of doing these things.

When I got rid of the Internet at home, I did it mostly so I could focus on writing--but I have found so many extra benefits. I have more time for friends. I have more time to exercise. I no longer want the Internet badly like I once did. My mind is more focused on important things. And I don’t have a monthly Internet bill.

1. Why did the author remove all Internet service from his home?

A．To reduce the cost of living.	B．To make good use of his time.
C．To enjoy his own company.	D．To stay away from technology.

2. What can be learned about the author’s new way of using the Internet?

A．He surfs the Internet at a fxed time.

B．He watches funny videos more often.

C．He has to pay to access public Wi-Fi.

D．He uses the Internet more purposefully.

3. How does the author feel about the result of his decision?

A．It is upsetting.	B．It is satisfying.
C．It is discouraging.	D．It is embarrassing.

4. What can we infer about the author from the text?

A．He is a writer.	B．He is short of money.
C．He lives alone.	D．He likes to stay home.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What could the man most probably be?

A．A police officer.

B．A taxi driver.

C．A bank employee.

2. What was the woman doing when the accident took place?

A．Walking on the street.

B．Standing outside the bank.

C．Crossing the road.

3. How did the accident happen?

A．A truck hit a car.

B．A car crashed into a truck.

C．A man rushed into the street.

4. What did the man ask the woman to do at last?

A．Sign the paper.

B．Read the statement.

C．Tell him her address.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the woman know TikTok?

A．From a neighbour.

B．On the television.

C．In the magazine.

2. What are the woman’s favourite videos?

A．Videos about making up.

B．Videos about training pets.

C．Videos about making meals.

3. How many people will be at the party?

A．Three.

B．Six.

C．Eight.

10 . Traveling with family members can not only enhance the parent-child relationship, but also broaden the horizons and share happiness and memories. Take a trip with your family to one of the destinations below!

Yellowstone National Park

Kids will love watching Old Faithful, one of nearly 500 geysers (间歇喷泉) in Yellowstone, erupt, and there’s nothing like a hike for family bonding. Keep an eye out for wild animals, or visit the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center to guarantee some animal interactions. Hotels are expensive, so consider taking advantage of the park’s well-equipped campsites.

Orlando

Appealing, thrilling and fun, Walt Disney World Resort (度假村) is engineered specifically for families. Orlando also has a handful of other theme parks, including Universal Orlando Resort, where you’ll find The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Discovery Cove, an all-inclusive day resort, where you can swim and dive around the park’s coral reef.

Destin

Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park(open seasonally)features waterslides and a lazy river, while the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is home to animals kids love, including dolphins and penguins. And if you’re looking for an adventure on the water, consider booking a boat tour at Henderson Beach State Park or Crystal Beach Park. Just don’t forget to pack your beach hat.

Anaheim

Anaheim, California has been home to Disneyland Resort since 1955. After catching up with Mickey and friends, visit Anaheim’s Adventure City Amusement Park or Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park—another top amusement park in the U.S. And if you’ re in town during baseball season, you can catch a game at Angel Stadium.

1. What can visitors do in Yellowstone National Park?

A．Check into a discounted hotel.	B．Take photos with film characters.
C．Watch an ancient volcano erupt.	D．Stay at well-equipped campsites.

2. Where can kids play with dolphins?

A．Crystal Beach Park.	B．Henderson Beach State Park.
C．Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.	D．Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park.

3. What do Orlando and Anaheim have in common?

A．They include lazy rivers.	B．They provide some animal interactions.
C．They have Disney-themed resorts.	D．They host professional baseball games.