Peter sat at the kitchen table, having breakfast. It had been another bad night for his baby sister, Lily, and his parents were arguing in the sitting room. He heard his mother mention Tom, an old man who lived in the forest. Peter often explored the forest and knew Mr. Tom was a kind herbalist (草药医生). Was it true that he could help Lily? Peter wouldn’t rest until he found it out.
After breakfast, Peter immediately set off. It was a short walk from his home to the forest’s edge. Peter was so focused on his thoughts of his sister that he didn’t notice the strange crying sounds in the distance until he got close enough. He followed the sounds until they led him to a cave.
A flashlight lit up suddenly in the cave, and Peter saw a little boy lying on the dirt-covered stone. Peter learned that the boy called Cliff came to this forest with his mother but ran off by himself. Cliff was injured and didn’t see his mother. Peter decided to take Cliff to Mr. Tom. When they saw Mr. Tom and told him everything, Mr. Tom treated the injury with a bandage (绷带) and helped contact Cliff’s mother over the radio.
Peter moved closer to look at Cliff’s bandaged ankle and felt a sense of relief. Then Peter turned to Mr. Tom and said, “Mr. Tom, my baby sister is very sick. I overheard Mom mention you, so I came out here today to ask you for help...” Before Peter finished his words, Mr. Tom said, “I had tried to help, but your sister needed to be sent to a big hospital and a lot of money...” Peter realized his parents had argued because they couldn’t afford Lily’s treatment.
Mr. Tom was trying to comfort Peter when someone knocked on the door. Mr. Tom opened it and saw a lady, who claimed herself as Cliff’s mother.
“It’s you!” Mr. Tom shouted excitedly.
“You’re a fan?” the lady said. “I came to this area to spend a holiday with my son. Thankfully, you have saved him. Where is he?”
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Mr. Tom nodded and led the lady to her son.
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Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
Seated by the Tonghui River that runs across southern Beijing, Banbidian village
A major reason is that Banbidian used to have factories which
Now, people in the village and from art universities are working together
In cooperation with famous art schools in and outside Beijing, the village committee recently sent out an
Art BBD was a cultural brand jointly
4 . Living in a city, you often see a group of runners emerge around a corner. They laugh and chat together as their running shoes rhythmically touch the pavement.
Get more motivation
When you run alone, it is harder to get out of the door and onto the pavement. There is often a convincing inner voice that whispers to you to simply stay at home!
Become a better runner
When you are part of a club, you can make friends with those sharing the same passion. According to a fitness magazine, runners are known to be a friendly bunch! This offers a sense of belonging, and after a while, these new partners feel like a warm family and can become lifelong friends.
Feel safe
Most runners choose to run in fall or winter and this may mean going out on a dark evening. When running alone, it is harder to see the road and you may easily trip or fall due to the darkness. When in a group, you will be reminded of possible dangers and if there is an accident, people are there to help you.
| A．Develop friendship |
| B．Become more friendly |
| C．These runners are often part of a running club |
| D．This can definitely give you a sense of security |
| E．When running in a group, you may hit your personal goals more quickly |
| F．However, being part of a group pushes you to participate in a running event |
| G．You get encouragement and protection from this group of runners that passed by |
5 . While growing up in California in the 1980s, Winifred Frick never saw a condor(秃鹰) in the wild. The population of North America’s largest bird, Gymnogyps californianus, had declined to nearly zero by 1987 because so many were shot, poisoned or captured.
The few remaining wild condors were brought into zoos in the early 1980s as part of a captive breeding(圈养)program. Gradually, a small group of the birds reproduced, and eventually many of the condors were released back into the wild.
Today, Frick, a conservation biologist, and her 14-year-old son can admire condors flying in the sky while hiking along the Pacific coast. Nearly 350 of the species, whose wings can span nearly 3 meters, once again fly over parts of California and Arizona.
The condors’ happy ending is thanks in large part to the U. S. Endangered Species Act, or ESA, enacted on December 28, 1973. The act currently protects more than 2,300 species. These include more than 900 plants and at least 160 marine species.
“When it comes to preventing plants and animals from going extinct, the ESA is one of the most powerful laws we have,” says Frick. “The ESA is about protecting wildlife for our future generations.”
If a species is thought to be threatened or endangered with going extinct, it goes through a strict process to determine whether it should be added to the endangered species list. Once a species makes the list, government agencies create a plan to help it recover. This might mean describing ways to restore its habitat or identifying ways to halt threats to a species. For instance, being listed under the act makes it illegal to use, kill or catch any of these organisms. It also bans the import of any endangered foreign animals, as well as any meat or products made from them.
The ESA has written plenty of success stories over the past half-century. So far, the act has helped keep 99 percent of species under its protection from extinction.
1. Why did the zoos keep wild condors captive in the 1980s?| A．To relocate their natural habitat. | B．To restore the condor population. |
| C．To make way for hiking activities. | D．To honor a conservation biologist. |
| A．The survival rate of the condors is high. | B．Many species are faced with extinction. |
| C．The ESA has been recognized by the public. | D．The ESA contributes a lot to species protection. |
| A．Stop. | B．Track. | C．Transform. | D．Replace. |
| A．The ESA Has Saved Many Species | B．Quantities of Species Are Dying Out |
| C．The ESA Shares the Story of Condors | D．Wild Animals Are in Need of Protection |
6 . 29-year-old Dim Nang Lao is a mother of a six-year-old boy in a mountainous and remote region in northeastern Cambodia. Like many other parents in her village who marry and have children at a young age, she used to have little knowledge about how she should look after her child to ensure he can grow healthy and strong and reach his full potential.
But everything changed when she received Nurturing Care Parenting training from village volunteers. Nurturing Care Parenting aims to help every child get the best possible start in life, including through healthcare, early education and play. It also helps parents avoid violence or punishment to discipline their children.
“I learned a lot from Nurturing Care Parenting,” Dim Nang Lao says. “I learned how to care for my child’s health, nutrition and education. I learned how to talk to him when he is wrong and comfort him when he is sad. I learned that a child is a white paper. If I hit him, he will learn those actions from me.”
Dim Nang Lao is one of many who have benefited from the training. According to a local official named Ang Chenda, the training has reached five villages and has improved the lives of many families. She says she welcomes the training as many parents in the area did not fully understand what they needed to do to fully support their children’s needs and development and often spent most of their time earning an income through farm work.
“After the training, their understanding of raising young children is far different,” Ang Chenda says. “They are more aware of the importance of caring for their children. They take their children to the health center for check-ups, issue birth certificates for their children and send their children to school. They also reduce violence and use positive discipline instead.”
Dim Nang Lao says she is grateful for the opportunity to learn about positive parenting and apply it in her daily life. “I hope that more parents in our country can receive this training and benefit from it as I do,” she adds.
1. What can we learn about many parents in Dim Nang Lao’s village?| A．They cared little about their kids’ physical health. |
| B．They got married and had children at an old age. |
| C．They couldn’t make a living through farm work. |
| D．They didn’t know how to care for their kids well. |
| A．What she learned from her son. | B．Her son’s change over the time. |
| C．What she gained from the training. | D．The goal of the parenting program. |
| A．To speak highly of Nurturing Care Parenting. |
| B．To introduce a harmonious parent-child relationship. |
| C．To show the popularity of the training outside villages. |
| D．To highlight the positive influence of parenting on kids. |
| A．It will train more than parents. | B．It will be promoted extensively. |
| C．It will offer jobs to more parents. | D．It will be well received worldwide. |
7 . Top tips to study in the US
Studying abroad as an international student is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it also comes with some challenges. Here is a list of practical tips that can give you a hand.
One of the first and most crucial steps for international students is to create a budget. Understand your source of income, including scholarships, part-time jobs, or financial support from your family. Then, make a complete list of expected expenses, including tuition, accommodation, food, transportation, and entertainment. This budget will be your financial roadmap and help you avoid overspending.
Select a place to live
Choosing the right place to live is very important. University accommodations are often convenient but can be expensive.
Understand your insurance (保险)
Healthcare systems are greatly various from one country to another. Ensure you have the necessary health insurance coverage (覆盖范围). Many universities offer affordable student health plans.
Manage your time
Balancing study, part-time work and personal time can be challenging.
Be open-minded and adaptable
Living independently in a foreign country can be challenging, but it is also an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. Be open to new experiences, embrace cultural differences, and try to be adaptable in the face of challenges.
| A．It’s normal to feel homesick at times |
| B．Forget the difficulty of studying abroad |
| C．Make a good arrangement for your money |
| D．Consider some choices like shared apartments or homestays |
| E．It can ensure that your study abroad can be both safe and rewarding |
| F．Create a schedule that focuses on your schoolwork but also allows for leisure and exploration |
| G．Be familiar with local medical facilities, and have some emergency (紧急情况) contact information |
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2. City walk的时间和地点；
3.对同伴的期待。
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Hey, I’m Li Hua.
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When Renee Butts was little, her dream was to become a volunteer firefighter because her father was one. Though her father’s work was hard and full of danger, he never made a
Now Renee, who used to be an astronomer, is a member of the Carme Fire Department now, where she is required to be an Emergency Medical Technician. Once a reporter asked her, “I wonder if all the skills necessary to act as a firefighter have been mastered by you so far.” She replied, “I seem to have. Now a summary
Asked what the best part of her job was, Renee replied, “Helping people and saving lives.” I think that shows signs of being a true hero. Renee says that to some extent, her job is frightening at times, but extremely exciting. “To tell you
10 . 17-year-old Addison Bethea had her world turned upside down in late June when she was bitten by a shark while playing near Keaton Beach, Florida.
Addison is a cheerleader and a tennis player. And she is also quite young to experience such a serious
As a native of Florida, Addison knew that if
Addison’s elder brother, Rhett Willingham, was swimming nearby when he heard his sister
About her brother, Addison said, “He’s always been kind of
The injuries in Addison’s right leg were extremely serious.
| A．competition | B．accident | C．journey | D．quarrel |
| A．positive | B．bad | C．polite | D．rude |
| A．missed | B．touched | C．attacked | D．seen |
| A．another | B．herself | C．them | D．it |
| A．escape | B．sink | C．dive | D．swim |
| A．arguing | B．joking | C．screaming | D．singing |
| A．taxi | B．bus | C．train | D．boat |
| A．invitation | B．apology | C．care | D．rule |
| A．with | B．like | C．for | D．over |
| A．trouble | B．debt | C．wonder | D．charge |
| A．fight | B．relationship | C．system | D．tradition |
| A．Typically | B．Immediately | C．Cautiously | D．Fortunately |
| A．study | B．task | C．recovery | D．training |
| A．relied on | B．took on | C．put on | D．turned on |
| A．play | B．jump | C．run | D．survive |
