1 . My son was born with breathing difficulties, so he had to stay in NICU, the hospital unit for newborns needing intensive care. There he could only be fed through a tube. I hated the tube. The lovely dreams I had of nursing my baby were entirely_______.

On the fifth day, I_______about the tube, saying that I wanted to feed him with a bottle. The doctors agreed to let me try. My son’s feedings would be closely recorded to see if he was able to get_______milk intake without the tube. After eighteen hours, it was determined he could not do that and the tube was back. This meant he wasn’t getting stronger. The_______felt so dark.

Seated outside the NICU, I started crying. Just then, a young nurse came and sat beside me. When I had_______ my sorrow a little, she handed me a tissue and asked if I wanted to talk. I asked again if we could remove the tube.

The nurse replied, “Not today. But remember, tomorrow is a new day.”

She seemed much younger than me, but her words were_______and hope-filled, and I held on to them. I remembered her advice and repeated it to myself multiple times a day. The nurse changed my perspective away from current_______to see the hope of tomorrow. Gradually, things started to _______. On day eight, my son drank half of his milk without the tube. On day ten, the doctors approved taking off the tube_______. “Tomorrow” came. It just came a few days later than expected. On day fifteen, we were released from the hospital, and my son “graduated” from the NICU.

What I learned from that nurse was to look beyond today and the suffering of it and to consider tomorrow with__________. After all, tomorrow is a new day.

1.

A．controlled

B．destroyed

C．questioned

D．recalled

2.

A．protested

B．wondered

C．forgot

D．warned

3.

A．maximum

B．restricted

C．sufficient

D．additional

4.

A．plot

B．spot

C．atmosphere

D．situation

5.

A．spared

B．contained

C．shared

D．exhibited

6.

A．wise

B．plain

C．familiar

D．sharp

7.

A．mistakes

B．dreams

C．challenges

D．doubts

8.

A．go away

B．look up

C．make sense

D．fall apart

9.

A．frequently

B．slightly

C．completely

D．occasionally

10.

A．intention

B．imagination

C．urge

D．faith

2 . Whether you’re managing medications, daily vitamins or other oral treatments, LiveFine takes the guesswork out of your routine with the ultimate efficiency and reliability system.

This WiFi-enabled Smart Organizer makes taking, tracking,and managing your medication simple—easy dosage templates (药剂模板)allow you to dispense(分配)pills anywhere from once up to nine times a day. 28 spacious sections hold multiple pills, tablets, and capsules in each part, removing the need for regular refills, which is perfect for prescriptions, supplements, vitamins, aspirin, antibiotics, etc.

The user guide provides comprehensive instructions for how to set up. In short, just fill the slots, install your preferred rings, and receive alerts. You can even customize audio and visual device alerts— plus notifications, alarms, and reminders and make missed doses a thing of the past! Just choose from multiple unique device alarm tones and adjust the volume to meet your precise needs.

Use the LiveFine mobile app reminders for added reliability, which takes patient monitoring to another level, with notifications when medications are taken or the dispenser cover is opened. Plus, the app provides simple review of past doses, with times recorded for each administered dose and an ultra-convenient remote monitoring option to help your family members and caregivers check on your progress straight from their phones.

Discover peace of mind with the dispenser that does it all—click here and add a LiveFine Smart WiFi Pill Dispenser to your cart today!

Extended LiveFine Features List Secure Cover The transparent design makes monitoring pills easy, while the lid’s manual key lock enhances security to prevent theft, spills, and mix-ups. Effortless Setup Just add your device to the app with a click. Then plan with simple button controls and an XLLCD display that make timing easy. Easy-Read LCD An LCD screen provides first-glance updates on the current time, upcoming alerts, battery life, and more. Large buttons, letters, and numbers are great for seniors. Plug-in Usage with Short Term Backup Battery Powered by included Type-C cable with rechargeable battery for backup power that supports 2-3 days use of device, in case of unexpected power outages.

1. LiveFine is a device that can____.

A．ensure efficient medical refills

B．reduce the need to see a doctor

C．remind users to track their daily routine

D．make it easier for users to take medicine

2. How can a LiveFine mobile app help the users?

A．By recording users’dosage activities.

B．By personalizing users’ rings and alerts.

C．By opening the dispenser cover remotely.

D．By keeping record of the symptoms of users.

3. What additional feature does the device have?

A．Its backup battery lasts for a week.

B．Its buttons prevent mix-ups of medicine.

C．Its lid reminds users to take medicine in time.

D．Its LCD screen makes it friendly to the elderly.

3 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Scientists in Australia have built a new battery using sodium-sulphur, a type of salt from sea water. The battery can store four times more energy than a standard lithium battery and would be cheap to make     1     sea salt is widely available. It is also better for the environment than other batteries,     2     use rare metals (such as lithium). Sea-salt batteries have been made before but this is easily the best model so far. The team will continue working on the idea before this kind of the batteries     3    (go) on sale.

4 . We offer art and performing classes to children, teens and adults. Our classes are listed on our website with direct links to register. Registration for our classes begins on May 25th.

Our Classes

We teach after-school programs, private and semi-private art classes. Summer.March Break and Christmas Day camps are available as well. Check out our online classes.

Join our art classes and develop your skills and creativity in painting, printmaking draw-ing- architecture, sculpture, fabric art, movie making, script writing, poetry confidence building skills and more. New programs are always being developed and are rarely repeated.

What Else We Do

We offer fun and exciting performance classes in our home base. Our home base is a beautiful studio designed by an architect as well as our two studios by the sea in Ambleside. We provide a creative setting for a hand on art and acting experience through classes and workshops. Specialized art education develops engaged, confident, well-rounded and creative chil-dren.Artistic activities train the brain to think spatially (空间地), solve problems creatively and support development in other subjects. Our elementary school programs bring exciting opportuníties for students to explore techniques and materials that are often beyond schools’ art classroom resources.

Where We Offer Classes

For parents looking for the convenience of extracurricular opportunities for their children, they can have experience by bringing our classes to their local school with a choice of lunchtime and after-school classes. We love our group of mobile schools with their greatly supportive volunteers! Or you can have us come to you for private classes!

1. How can the readers register the class?

A．By telephone.

B．By website.

C．By telegraph.

D．By mobile app.

2. What can students learn in the studios by the sea in Ambleside?

A．Performance.

B．Architecture.

C．Dancing.

D．Painting

3. What can we know about the class from the last paragraph?

A．Most parents want extra classes for their children.

B．Students can have classes in their local schools.

C．Volunteers in the training offer lunch to students.

D．Students can choose any place to attend the training.

5 . Whether it is in a family board game, or during competitive sports, it can be easy to spot sore losers. During those times when we are faced with loss, sore losers struggle more than others.

When sore losers notice that they are lowering in the rankings, they may try to win at all costs.    1     Therefore, they’re prepared to do anything in their power to avoid them even if that involves immoral behaviours.

    2    They constantly calculate their unlikelihood of a win in the competitions. And when the risk of losing is very high, they will immediately withdraw from the game. That’s because quitting is the last way to ensure losing doesn’t happen.

Perhaps the biggest revealing of sore losers is their attitude.    3    This can be linked back to evolutionary benefits, as channeling this frustration helped our ancestors succeed. After losing a hunt, for example, these feelings made them try harder until they were successful.

What can we do to avoid becoming sore losers? One way in the first place is to play and explore what you’re good at without any success criteria. Then when it does come to losing, identify what was within your control and whether it was down to luck, talent, or practice.     4    Winning feels essential now, but how will the result affect you tomorrow? Chances are, it-won’t be as significant then.     5    

A．These thought processes can help you to gain insight.

B．The strategy may involve the participant becoming angry beforehand.

C．Giving up before the results are finalized is another sign of sore losers.

D．This is because the loss will bring about some unwanted negative feelings.

E．For many people, controlling anger is impossible as their loss is announced.

F．Most of us can accept the negative consequences of losing a fierce competition.

G．Another way is to consider the consequences of winning or losing in your future.

6 . You may have heard of the Tasmanian tiger — but you most certainly have never seen one. Along with many other species over the past hundred years, this creature became extinct because of humans. Now, scientists in Australia and the US are trying to bring it back to life.

Bringing species back from the dead is known as de extinction. Though it sounds like something from a science fiction movie, new technologies have made de-extinction a very real possibility. To “bring back” an extinct species, scientists take stem cells from a closely related living animal and edit the genes. Then, the cells grow into a new animal. This new animal is not an exact copy of the extinct one, but it’s very close. In theory, scientists could create entire populations of animals and set them free in the wild.

If successful, the de-extinction project in Australia could have a favorable impact on the environment. Tasmanian tigers could help bring balance to Australia’s remaining forests by hunting and killing animals that are harming the trees. Indeed, something similar happened when wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone Park in 1995, with deer and plant populations rebalanced as a result.

De-extinction is not a perfect solution, however. For one thing, it won’t change the human behaviors that cause animals to become extinct in the first place. If we continue polluting and destroying the environment, animals will continue to die out. The only way we can truly protect them is by changing our habits. Bringing extinct species back to life won’t magically make us respect nature more.

Also, the money that we spend on de-extinction would probably be better spent on other conservation projects. Or, as those against de-extinction would put it, it’s better to spend money on the living rather than the dead. The reason for this is that, compared to other efforts, de-extinction is extremely expensive. In fact, for the cost of bringing one extinct species back to life, traditional conservation efforts could save up to eight threatened ones.

The power of science is amazing, but it might be time for us to stop and decide whether de-extinction is something we really want to achieve. With the technology we currently have, the question is no longer “can we?” but “should we?”

1. Why does the writer mention “wolves introduced to Yellowstone Park”?

A．To test the effect of de-extinction.	B．To discuss the importance of de extinction.
C．To illustrate the possible effect of de-extinction.	D．To present a successful example of de-extinction.

2. What can we learn about de-extinction in the passage?

A．It demands large expenses.	B．It helps adjust human behaviours.
C．It threatens the current ecosystem.	D．It restores the balance between humans and nature.

3. What is the author’s view on de-extinction?

A．Neutral.

B．Opposed.

C．Supportive.

D．Unconcerned.

7 . Through interacting with people and the outdoors, a cycling holiday can boost both your physical and mental well-being. We have researched the best routes for the perfect cycling holiday here in the UK. With locations across the UK, you’ll be sure to find your next cycling destination here.

Camel Trail

The best cycling route here in the UK is the Camel Trail in North Cornwall. Stretching 27.8 km from Padstow to Wenfordbridge, this cycling route is not only a fairly flat cycle, but is also home to some breathtaking views of the coast and family-friendly camping spots. Perfect for families, the Camel Trail follows alongside sandy beaches and villages along the way, meaning there’s more to discover.

Tissington Trail

The Tissington Trail takes you from Ashbourne in the Derbyshire Dales, all the way up to Parsley Hay. Taking you through the south of the beautiful Peak District, the Tissington Trail follows an old railway line which still has the former station platforms. Filled with lots of history and nature, and only a 25-minute drive to Alton Towers for a bit of added fun, this holiday is jam-packed with plenty to do for the whole family.

Derby Canal Path and Cloud Trail

The Derby Canal Path and Cloud Trail stretches 21.4 km from Derby to the market town of Loughborough. Taking you along the picturesque countryside, and waterside sections, this cycling route has it all. Local attractions on the route include Melboume Hall and Gardens, and Melboume Animal Farm.

Marriott’s Way

The Marriott’s Way is another long distance cycle and footpath that starts in Norwich and finishes in Reepham. Perfect for cycling through Norfolk’s picturesque woodlands, the Marriott’s Way also passes through picturesque small towns and villages including Attlebridge, Whitwell, and Theme Thorpe. The Marriott’s Way cycling trail has the steepest ascent out of the four best cycling holidays, so may be the best for those who are keen riders.

If you choose to venture out on a cycling holiday this year, you’ll feel the benefit of spending time with family and friends while exploring some of the UK’s most scenic and enjoyable cycling routes. Take your pick from our best cycling holidays in the UK for your next staycation, whether you’re a novice rider or looking for a challenge.

1. What can people gain from a cycling holiday?

A．Improved cycling skills.

B．Better mood and stronger body.

C．Increased knowledge of the ocean.

D．Deepened understanding of green travelling.

2. If you are interested in the beautiful scenery and history, you can choose________.

A．Camel Trail

B．Tissington Trail

C．Derby Canal Path and Cloud Trail

D．Marriott’s Way

3. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A．To discuss the benefits of cycling.

B．To encourage people to go cycling.

C．To introduce some cycling holiday tracks.

D．To analyze the differences among the four routes.

8 . 阅读下列短文，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。

Despite the rapid progress of society, there is a widespread recognition that the quality of life in large cities is getting much    1    (bad). The proper way to tackle this problem is developing mixed-use areas. Mixed-use areas, for example, may contain offices and businesses, apartments, and entertainment facilities.    2    (apparent), they attract people who want to live and work in the same area. Therefore, people spend less time in cars driving to work and play,     3     in turn reduces pollution and possibly improves the well-being of the population.

9 . 阅读下列短文，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。

Last year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience that was too convenient for my own good: my tablet. I stuck to my workday diet of four newspapers each morning. And that was the problem: I was behaving as if I were still in the office,    1    (stick) to the unending news cycle. My body was on vacation    2    my head wasn’t. So this year I make up my mind to try something different: staying away from the Internet. I know it won’t be easy, but I am determined. A vacation    3     (suppose) to help you reset your brain to become more productive.

10 . Confirmation bias(偏见) is our tendency to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs. It also describes how we try to find ways to look at unclear information in ways that support rather than challenge those beliefs — or simply ignore information that contradicts them.     1    

People usually don't engage in confirmation bias on purpose.    2     For example, if you heard that a politician you support was caught in a scandal(丑闻), you might be more likely to believe explanations that make them look less guilty. Meanwhile, people who dislike that politician would probably be more likely to believe stories that make them look worse.

So what can we do to avoid confirmation bias?     3     This can help us check if we only believe certain things because we never seriously considered other possibilities. It's also easy to surround ourselves with an “echo chamber” of people who think the same way we do—especially on social media.    4     It can help us understand that there may be other ways to see the same issue.

And perhaps most importantly: we have to be careful not to jump to conclusions.    5     We should try to learn more before deciding how we feel about something, even if it's very important to us. But that's often easier said than done.

A．The thing we most want to believe might not actually be true.

B．But research has found that it is real and affects our judgment.

C．But it can be helpful to talk to people who don't share our beliefs.

D．Research has shown that confirmation bias occurs in several contexts.

E．Most of all, accept that you have biases that impact your decision-making.

F．One thing we can do is try to look for evidence that contradicts our beliefs.

G．This is especially true for information about things that feel very important to us.