1 . Nobody knows yet what the best way of removing all that carbon will be, but scientists around the world are developing a new method. The Swiss company Climeworks is building big extractor (抽油烟机) fans to remove carbon.

But other scientists are looking to nature’s carbon cycle for inspiration. They’re looking for ways to improve it, speed it up and help it take more carbon out of the air permanently.

One of those scientists is Professor Luke Mackinder, a plant biologist at the University of York. His research into carbon removal is inspired by ocean algac (海藻). “About half of carbon absorption takes place in the ocean,” he says. “Algae are extremely efficient at absorbin g it.”

In order to do this, his team has studied the genetic code (基因密码) of algae to work out which genes play a vital role in carbon absorption. He believes they have now figured this out. “Now we have a list and we can start thinking about how to bring them together in different living things,” he says. “We place the genes into those of other plants. It’s genetic modification.”

Mackinder anticipates adding them to a range of crops and trees. The resulting increased production could be good for food security. Alternatively, they could help to enhance the influence of climate change. It all depends on what we do with the carbon once it’s trapped in those plants. Eating them would quickly return it to the atmosphere. But if instead we find ways to store it, we could keep it out of the atmosphere for good.

Dave Hillyard, chief administrator of the Carbon Technology Research Foundation that is funding Mackinder’s research, says that it is important to fund work on a wide range of carbon removal methods, because “some will not get the results they’re looking for and some will succeed. There are a lot of opportunities here but very little funding and research going into it.”

1. What is discussed in the first paragraph?

A．An approach to carbon removal.	B．A way to improve big extractor fans.
C．A means of joining a company.	D．A method of doing scientific research.

2. Why does Professor Luke Mackinder focus on ocean algae?

A．It is secure.

B．It is effective.

C．It is sufficient.

D．It is accessible.

3. What can we know about the genes of algae from the fourth paragraph?

A．They bring about great side effects.	B．They are useless for carbon absorption.
C．They help increase food production.	D．They have been put into other plants.

4. What is required according to Dave Hillyard?

A．The government’s permission.	B．More scientists’participation.
C．Increasing experimental chances.	D．The input into the research.

2 . Winter vacations don’t have to be about snow. From scenic coastal journeys to wildlife watching, we have found a trip for every type of winter wanderer. Here’re some hot spots.

Road-trip down Oregon’s scenic coast

One of Oregon’s Seven Wonders, this 363-mile stretch of coastline is filled with landscapes, waves, headlands, and winter storms. There’s no shortage of stops on the scenic route from Astoria to Brookıngs. Visit coastal communities, spot sea lions at Shore Acres State Park, watch dancing lellyfish at the Oregon Coast Aquarıum, and explore 79 state parks.

Enjoy the light show in San Antonio, Texas

From late November to early January, millions of twinkling lights decorate the San Antonio River Walk in an eye-catching display. Riverboats carrying diverse mix of bell choirs, folk groups, and Latino bands fill the air with carols on evenings through late December.

Soak in New Mexico’s natural hot springs

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, five national forests, and 17 national parks and monuments, New Mexico is a paradise(乐园) of outdoor adventure. After an active day, loosen up your muscles in comfortable mineral springs.

Celebrate New Year’s Day with the mummers in Philadelphia

On New Year’s Day, thousands of brightly costumed people take to the streets of Philadelphia for the annual Mummers Parade, the oldest continuous folk parade in the U. S. The people line the streets of the City of Brotherly Love from JFK Boulevard down Broad Street to watch the mummers (哑剧演员) flood the city in an explosion of color, music, and dance.

1. Where should visitors go if they want to explore coastal life?

A．Oregon.

B．San Antonio.

C．New Mexico.

D．Philadelphia.

2. What is the right time for enjoying the light show?

A．October 26.

B．November 1.

C．December 16.

D．February 4.

3. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A history book.

B．A travel brochure.

C．A course plan.

D．An art journal.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation take place?

A．At school.

B．At the zoo.

C．At an amusement park.

2. Why is Lisa surprised?

A．John was busy.

B．John arrived late.

C．John changed his mind.

3. Why did John lie to Lisa?

A．He wanted to come alone.

B．He was afraid of roller coasters.

C．He wanted to give her a surprise.

4. What does John say about Lisa?

A．Considerate.

B．Brave.

C．Reliable.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man turn to the woman?

A．He has to work late.

B．He has to get groceries.

C．He has a package to come.

2. What is the man getting?

A．A box of fruit.

B．Some alcohol.

C．Some sports equipment.

3. What do we know about the speakers’ kids?

A．They are under the age of 21.

B．They’ll return home by 3:00 p.m.

C．They’ll practice soccer at 5:00 p.m.

5 . What caused the company sales to increase?

A．The online marketing campaign.

B．The extra salespeople.

C．The discount prices.

6 . Best Beaches in the USA to Visit This Summer

Summer is a season that many Americans look forward to. The season is a great opportunity to embrace a warm climate. Many tourists go to beaches so they can swim and enjoy the warm weather.

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve—Hawaii

It is located on the Hawaiian Island and is a popular tourist’s destination. The nature reserve used to accommodate up to three million visitors per year, which caused suffering from overuse. It is popular for its beautiful white sand coral beach. Over 400 species of fish inhabit the bay. Tourists are not allowed to interact with the fish and only 3000 visitors are granted access into the reserve each day.

St. Petersburg Beach—Florida

Its beach is famous for its status as a tourist destination. The name of the beach was shortened to St. Pete Beach in 1994 to distinguish it from the city of St. Petersburg. The beach is known for the Don CeSar Resort, a world-class museum and shopping center. The beach offers ample parking and rooms for tourists and can be accessed by road. No worry.

La Jolla Shores Park—California

Its coastline ranges from foot sea cliffs and rocky reefs, to wide sandy beaches. Sea lions can be seen and the shore offers perfect views of water breaking onto the rocks. It is a popular swimming destination for families and surfers. The shore is protected and is also used for diving. The shore comes alive at night with beach fires.

Ocean City Beach—Maryland

It’s one of America’s best beaches. The ten-mile beach is a beautifully kept family-friendly beach that is free to visit. The beach is perfect for swimming, surfing, fishing, and sunbathing among other activities. It offers horseback riding and also allows pets on the beach as long as owners are responsible for removing pet waste. The beach management also provides a limited number of wheelchairs.

1. What is special about Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve?

A．Visitors can swim among fish.	B．The number of visitors is limited.
C．Pets are allowed on the beach.	D．Enough parking space is provided.

2. Where should you go if you also want to visit a museum on the trip?

A．Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.	B．St. Petersburg Beach.
C．La Jolla Shores Park.	D．Ocean City Beach.

3. What do La Jolla Shores Park and Ocean City Beach have in common?

A．They are both free to visit.	B．They both hold night activities.
C．They are both family-friendly.	D．They both have sea lion shows.

7 . Everyone wants to live a healthier life and be happy. Learning how to live better and feel more positive about the world around you can help you live a happy and meaningful life.

Think positively. This does not mean that you ignore the bad or unpleasant things in life. It simply means that you approach every situation in life, both good and bad, with a positive outlook and a productive mindset.     1    , try to identify the things you think negatively about, and recognize why. Or you can evaluate your thoughts and feelings throughout the day.

    2    . Determine what you value most. Everyone has things that are important in life, but what do you ultimately value above all else? Don’t think about physical, tangible things. Instead, focus on those in your life that will give your life a sense of meaning and purpose.

Manage stress in your life. You cannot avoid stressful situations, but you can find ways to relieve your stress. You can use relaxation techniques, such as meditation, visualization, tai chi, yoga, and deep breathing.     3    .

Eat a healthy diet.     4     It’s not enough to avoid bad foods. You should also be getting vitamins and nutrients from all of the major food groups, and avoiding overeating or under-eating.

Cultivate a healthy lifestyle.     5    , it’s important to live a healthy and active lifestyle. How well you care for your body in your early and middle years can greatly influence your health later in life.

A．Find purpose in your life

B．To start thinking more positively

C．Make up your mind to change

D．In addition to eating a healthy diet

E．Try to find the negative aspects of positive situations

F．What you eat can have a huge impact on how you feel

G．Try to maintain a positive attitude, even in stressful situations

8 . Free Museums in London

With free museums, families can visit more than once. For big museums, e.g. British Museum, don’t try to see everything in one go. First visit, take a couple of hours to explore with kids, get familiar with the museum layout, and then return another day to see another part of the museum.

British Museum

The British Museum has on display fabulous goodies from the ancient world—Assyria, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, plus prehistoric Europe. The “biggies” from ancient Greece are Parthenon sculptures—marble of horsemen, musicians, animals, elders, Greek gods. Don’t miss Assyrian reliefs and winged bulls, Sutton Hoo treasure with golden helmets and swords of 7th century Anglo-Saxon kings, and Egyptian mummies and colossal statues.

Science Museum

Explore galleries chock full of British airplanes, lunar spacecraft and full-size rockets, and early 19th century steam locomotives(车头) built in England—Stephenson’s Rocket and Puffing Billy. Little kids will have fun with water play and hands-on activities in the Garden. Movies in IMAX theater, flight simulators, and special exhibitions have fees.

National Galley

In the National Galley, kids will see famous paintings from all over Europe—Sunflowers by Van Gogh, The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci, works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Raphael, Botticelli, Velasquez, French Impressionists. Also look for paintings by British artists—Thomas Gainsborough (super family portraits), J.M.W. Turner, George Stubbs (famous for his horse paintings).

Natural History Museum

The British are famous for their nature explorers—Charles Darwin, David Livingstone, Robert Scott, Captain Cook. This is a wide-ranging museum of the natural world including gold nuggets from Australia, emeralds, meteorites, fossils from Britain, extinct birds such as the dodo bird and saber-tooth cat, and large dinosaur gallery.

1. What can kids do in Science Museum?

A．See a movie in IMAX. theater free.

B．Admire ancient helmets made of gold.

C．Join in hands-on activities in the Garden.

D．Enjoy famous paintings by great artists.

2. Which museum may be the best choice for a kid interested in dinosaurs?

A．British Museum.	B．National Gallery.
C．Science Museum.	D．Natural History Museum.

3. In which column may this text appear in a newspaper?

A．Leisure time.	B．Fashion.
C．Science.	D．Architecture.

9 . 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-13 manned spaceship have completed their six-month space station mission and returned to Earth     1     (safe) on Saturday. The mission marks that China has completed the verification of key technologies of     2     (it) space station, and also     3     (set) a record for Chinese astronauts’ duration in orbit.

From separating     4     the space station core module to return to Earth, the journey took only over nine hours, the first time for a Chinese manned spacecraft to use the “rapid return mode”. It shortened the flight mainly by reducing traveling    5     (circle) around the orbit. Shenzhou-13’s return capsule,    6     (carry) astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,     7     people cheered for the trio (三人组) and raised their cameras     8     (capture) the historic moment.

“It is the power and strength of our country     9     built the high-flying space station. I am     10     (pride) of my great motherland,” Zhai, said. China will further advance its pursuit of space dreams.

10 . Are you interested in a career in nursing? Prepare with this course where you will explore how nursing contributes to the health and well-being of individuals and communities around the world.

You will learn about the different parts nurses play, including the mission of nurses in public health. You will discover the principles of nursing and understand how nurses can help people and communities care for themselves.

This course has been created by the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, as part of the PADILEIA project. It is supported by SPHEIR UK aid.

What topics will you cover?

* The roles and unique contributions of nurses globally

* Principles and applications of Holistic care within a local context

* How nursing can support people and communities to care for themselves

* The role of nurses in public health, and the role of World Health Organization

* The three impact of nursing. How nursing can improve health; promote gender equality; and contribute towards stronger economies

Learning on this course

You can take this self-guided course and learn at your own pace online. On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments online.

Who is the course for?

This course has been created for refugees (难民), displaced people and the communities supporting them in the MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa) region who wish to study nursing or a healthcare-related course at a university in English. It has been created as part of the PADILEIA project.

However, it will also be of interest to anyone looking to develop their knowledge of nursing and healthcare.

Supported by UK aid-Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education, Innovation and Reform.

1. What’s the chief purpose of the course?

A．To teach people how to care for themselves.

B．To train people for nursing and healthcare.

C．To help nurses improve their nursing skills.

D．To allow nurses to share their experience online.

2. What can learners do in the process of learning the course?

A．Study on their own and pace themselves.

B．Discuss the PADILEIA project online.

C．Study with other learners face to face.

D．Learn from other experienced learners in hospitals.

3. Where is the text likely to be taken from?

A．An advertisement.	B．A science report.
C．An entertainment poster.	D．A travel guide.