1 . I was enjoying the summer when I was a middle school student. I got
Suddenly I came to believe I couldn't
However, the disease was much more serious than the doctor
As the days went by, my thought of going to college didn't
It took me three years not only to
| A．fancy | B．brief | C．extra | D．horrible |
| A．achieved | B．talked | C．respected | D．identified |
| A．give in | B．try out | C．check in | D．work out |
| A．Gradually | B．Usually | C．Luckily | D．Frankly |
| A．creative | B．official | C．joyful | D．familiar |
| A．proved | B．assumed | C．ensured | D．defined |
| A．customs | B．results | C．puzzles | D．functions |
| A．equipment | B．privacy | C．capability | D．limitation |
| A．disappear | B．occur | C．update | D．figure |
| A．recovery | B．hearing | C．walking | D．pressure |
| A．conversation | B．belief | C．phenomenon | D．promise |
| A．came up with | B．took advantage of | C．broke away from | D．gave way to |
| A．establish | B．start | C．quote | D．complete |
| A．profit | B．disease | C．target | D．wellness |
| A．upset | B．ordinary | C．satisfied | D．confident |
2 . Museums feature eye-catching spotlights and masses of collections in noisy downtown areas. However, many museums showing the unique local culture can now be found in the villages.
Located near a wide piece of cornfields in Xinjia Village is a museum about Mahu Opera, a traditional art of the Northeast China. Developed on a site formerly used as a primary school, this museum has five exhibition rooms with nearly 2,000 objects on show, including masks, costumes, instruments and books, most of which were donated by a local inheritor（继承者） of intangible cultural heritage. “By exhibiting them in the village, I hope to let more people know about the ancient form of art originating in the region,” said the inheritor.
In Xinjia village, with a population of only about 2,800, there are now five museums built near local houses. The museums are helping them know more about the past and record local history and encouraging tourists from cities to visit such regions. Villagers hope to promote the development of cultural tourism in the village and deliver a better living environment and also higher incomes to them.
Museums serve as cultural centers for villagers in rural regions. Besides a museum about cultural artworks related to Mahu Opera, there are other museums reflecting the history of this village situated in Shuangyang district in the city of Changchun, Northeast China. Shuangyang District, with more than 300 years of history in the field of deer breeding, has a “sika deer museum”. Wandering through the 7,200-square-meter building, people can learn in detail about this local history and tradition of raising deer, and its industry development process.
“We intend to preserve the cultural roots of Shuangyang and let people know about its civilization. People here have gone through hardships in developing the deer industry , and we need to pass on the qualities of hard work to our future generations through the museum.” said a founder of the museum.
1. What can we learn about the museum built in a former primary school?| A．The objects focus on a local traditional art. |
| B．The tourists are mainly from local villages. |
| C．The museum covers an area of 7,200 square meters. |
| D．The exhibitions were all donated by a cultural inheritor. |
| A．The high grain production. | B．The high income from tourism. |
| C．The spread of their traditions. | D．The protection of the environment. |
| A．To teach villagers to raise deer. | B．To display artworks of local villagers. |
| C．To show the development of raising deer. | D．To inspire future generations to protect deer. |
| A．Tourism. | B．Culture. | C．Philosophy. | D．Environment. |
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1. Where does Danube River Rhapsody begin?| A．Munich. | B．Emmersdorf. | C．Vienna. | D．Linz. |
| A．Yangtze River Ship. | B．Danube River Rhapsody. |
| C．Discovering the Wonders of the Nile. | D．Discovering the Beauty of the Mekong. |
| A．By sending a mail. | B．By making a phone call. |
| C．By visiting the website. | D．By asking the journeys’ guides in person. |
4 . Scientists have confirmed the presence of a gray whale off New England in North America recently. The large sea animal disappeared from the Atlantic Ocean two centuries ago. Researchers with the New England Aquarium (水族馆) in Boston found the gray whale on March 1. The whale, which can weigh over 27,000 kilograms, was likely the same animal observed off the coast of Florida last year. Though the gray whale disappeared from the Atlantic Ocean by the 18th century, there have been five observations of the animal in the last 15 years.
They can be identified by the lack of a part of a body often seen on other whales: a back fin. Also, they can be identified by the look which is different from the humpback (座头鲸) and other whales. Gray whales can also be identified by the unusual sounds they make. The researchers said they were not sure at first. But after circling the area for 45 minutes, they were able to take photographs that confirmed it was a gray whale.
Scientists said they were thrilled to see the animal, but its presence probably has to do with the warming of the planet. The Northwest Passage, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Arctic Ocean in Canada, has lacked ice in the summer in recent years. That means gray whales can travel through the passage in the summer when normally they would have been blocked. So the animal’s arrival off New England exemplifies the effect of climate change.
Gray whales were almost completely killed off by hunting during the years of commercial whaling. Today, the whales have recovered to the point where they are considered a species of “least concern” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. However, the western whales that live off the coast of Asia still belong to the endangered species.
1. How can researchers identify the gray whale?| A．By tracking its travelling route. | B．By studying the collected data. |
| C．By the typical appearance and sounds. | D．By comparing its photos with the previous ones. |
| A．Congratulates. | B．Reflects. | C．Threatens. | D．Targets. |
| A．They still need to be preserved. | B．Their population has been recovered greatly. |
| C．They were extinct due to commercial hunting. | D．They have been removed from the endangered list. |
| A．Scientists Were Worried to Find a Gray Whale |
| B．A Gray Whale Was Found off North America |
| C．Gray Whales Disappeared From the Atlantic Ocean |
| D．The Climate Warming Changes Gray Whale’s Habitats |
5 . A couple of days ago, I was walking in a park when a gentleman, named Sam, sitting on a bench called me, “Sir, can you help me with this report?” I stopped and looked at it and it was his health report. I told him I am not a doctor but I can explain the contents of the report.
I told him the report showed he was diabetic (患糖尿病的). He said: “Sir, my doctor has given me some medicine and I have been taking it for a month and half. But why am I still diabetic?” I answered: “Please follow the diet given by your doctor and exercise regularly. Be positive and stay patient. You will see better results over the next couple of months.”
As I was about to leave, a friend of his sitting next to him stopped me and said, “Sir, he did not tell you one more thing. He used to be an alcoholic (酒鬼) for a long time. But now, since he knew the disease, he has reduced it to once a week from daily drinking.”
I smiled and gently told Sam: “It is great you have reduced your drinking to once a week. Can you now reduce it to once a month and then once in 3 months please? I will meet you right here in 3 months.” He smiled and agreed to do as I told him and meet me with a better health report. It seemed that he got the courage to quit drinking alcohol.
I felt maybe I could prepare a gift for the next meeting.
1. Why did Sam stop the author?| A．To have a chat with the author. | B．To read a report to the author. |
| C．To ask the author to give a hand. | D．To seek some advice from the author. |
| A．Puzzled. | B．Relieved. | C．Satisfied. | D．Excited. |
| A．He was sick for a month. | B．He worked out once a week. |
| C．He needed encouragement. | D．He was addicted to alcohol. |
| A．See a doctor. | B．Quit smoking. |
| C．Prepare a gift. | D．Follow the author’s advice. |
The classroom was so quiet that I only could hear their breath. I found that between classes, there were few students chatting or playing. It seemed that every student was buried in books and did exercises on and on. I knew the exam was drawing near and every student was preparing for it. Some of them even took books to the dining hall and there were others staying up studying. It was obvious that students took the exam seriously.
However, John, a top student in the class, wasn't among them. He used to work harder than anyone. Now, he was not only late for class but it was also typical of him to sleep in class. When I checked his exercise books, I found all blank（空白的）. I wondered what's wrong with him. So I called him out and asked him if he had trouble with his study. He bit his lip, lowered his head but explained nothing.
With puzzles increasing, I called his friend Mike into the office. Mike knew nothing about why his friend behaved so strangely. He also told me that John would be the first student to rush out of the classroom after school and refused to wait for him. And even when Mike invited John for their favorite football on weekend, John refused, saying he was busy, and hung off quickly. When I asked about John's family, Mike told me that John lived with his grandmother because his parents passed away many years ago. Though living a poor life, John's grandmother looked after him well. So John studied hard to live up to his grandmother's expectation.
Suddenly, I sensed maybe John was in need. So I asked Mike if he was willing to accompany me to John's house. To find out the truth, I decided to pay a visit to his family. Mike agreed and we set out without delay.
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When the door was open, John was surprised at our arrival.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________On the eve of the Lantern Festival, Feb 23, the China Cultural Center in Paris hosted the “Nihao! China” Lantern Festival Culinary Night at an amusement park in Paris. During the event, the guests watched a special
The 2024“Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations lasted 72 days and covered significant holidays
Guests had an opportunity
The “Nihao! China” Lantern Festival Culinary Night
8 . For many visitors to Peru, Machu Picchu is the No.1 attraction. But it'd be a waste without spending an extra day or two to appreciate some of the country's other wonders.
The Andes
The area near Machu Picchu is perfect for mountain biking. Some of the best trips include the peaceful Lares Valley, the popular Sacred Valley and Abra Malaga Pass. All these biking trips are within shouting distance of Machu Picchu.
The Colca Canyon
No one's entirely sure how deep the Colca Canyo n is, but scientists have determined that the distance from its edge to its bottom measures more than 10,000 feet — twice the depth of the Grand Canyon. The huge space within those towering walls in the canyon is filled with some of South America's prettiest scenery: untouched valleys, pre-Columbian agricultural lands still in use and dead volcanoes.
The Manu National Park
The park is well known for diverse ecosystems. Most travel within the park is done by boat, which allows for eye-level views of more than 15,000 species of plants in one of the world's greatest preserved rain forests. Manu is best known, though, for its variety of animal life: at least a million different insect species.
The Nasca Lines
A trip to Machu Picchu almost always requires connections in Lima, Peru's coastal capital, while arriving and departing. While there, a short flight can be easily arranged to view the Nasca Lines, which rival (与······相匹敌) Machu Picchu as Peru's greatest ancient wonder. Why the need for a view from planes? Because of the huge size of the geoglyphs (地质遗迹) that have been carved into the desert: spiders, fish, monkeys, and more. Some of them stretch more than 600 feet across.
1. Which place should a visitor select if he dislikes crowds?| A．Sacred Valley. | B．Lares Valley. |
| C．Abra Malaga Pass. | D．Machu Picchu. |
| A．by plane | B．by bike | C．by boat | D．on foot |
| A．They are ancient wonders. |
| B．They are located in the same city. |
| C．They are known for their biodiversity. |
| D．They are surrounded by similar environments. |
9 . About 15 years ago, Oliver Muensterer packed his suitcase (行李箱) and traveled from his home to a town a few hours away. He had a job interview, so he
When he
This discovery made Muensterer
But rather than
That
| A．regretted | B．laughed | C．arrived | D．chatted |
| A．stepped back | B．turned back | C．stood up | D．woke up |
| A．forgotten | B．hoped | C．afforded | D．begun |
| A．suddenly | B．quickly | C．perfectly | D．secretly |
| A．excited | B．worried | C．curious | D．proud |
| A．replied | B．wrote | C．attended | D．rushed |
| A．suggest | B．open | C．remember | D．clean |
| A．bill | B．solution | C．card | D．coworker |
| A．calling | B．inviting | C．directing | D．carrying |
| A．surprising | B．tiring | C．wrong | D．stupid |
| A．waited for | B．took off | C．made up | D．held on |
| A．flight | B．station | C．computer | D．interview |
| A．moment | B．price | C．danger | D．city |
| A．ask | B．share | C．hide | D．joke |
| A．driver | B．manager | C．stranger | D．passenger |
"What? I can't believe what you're telling me," my mother said when my sister Helentold her of the arrangement that she would invite two strangers to stay with her in her Califurnin home. Actually, our entire family tried to discourage Helen from this undertaking.
This story began with Helen on a flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix. Although the flight was short, it provided enough time for my sister to get to know the Morrisons, an Arizona couple seated in her row. The plane was only in the air for a couple of minutes when the wife, Marcie, fell asleep, leaving her husband Daniel and my sister sitting next to each other in silence. Maybe it was a feeling of awkwardness that sparked（触发） it, or maybe it was the need to unload. Whatever the case, within minutes Daniel began to relate the couple's story.
He told my sister how he and Marcie had flown to Los Angeles that morning to meet with a doctor of alternative medicine about treating Marcie for her stage 4 breast cancer. Although they both felt good about what had been described to them that day, they were also depressed to learn that the alternative treatment would cost $34,000 and not be covered by insurance. Additionally, they'd have to pay for a place to stay while Marcie accepted the treatment.
"The money's not even a consideration," Daniel explained. "What's debt compared to keeping my wife alive?" At this point tears coursed their way down Daniel's face and my sister joined right in. Marcie was only thirty-five years old and they had five children between ages two and twelve.
When it was time to get off the plane, Daniel woke Marcie, and since she was unable to walk, they requested a wheelchair. It was while my sister was waiting with them for the chair that she made the decision that had our family so concerned. Helen gave the Morrisons her business card and explained that they could stay with her during their trips to Los Angeles.
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Helen received a call from Daniel the following week.
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