3 . Improving your career development will help you stay competitive when it’s time to seek a promotion or apply for a new opportunity. The information below will help you improve your career development so you can succeed in your chosen career path.

    1     This includes what industries might be the best fit for you, as well as related jobs and companies. It’s also a good idea to reflect on your own particular strengths and weaknesses so you can identify what to work on as you prepare your personal career path.

Someone else’s experience is great to gain knowledge and introduce yourself to other opportunities.     2     Your boss might also be a perfect one, since they should be able to show you what you need to learn in order to develop in your current and future roles. You can discuss your career path with your boss.

Once you’ve explored your options and found a helper, you should have enough information to be able to set specific, measurable goals. Be sure your goals are realistic yet challenging, and take care to make them actionable. Give yourself a timeline for achieving your goals.     3    

To achieve your goals, it is necessary to make a plan. You can outline it on your own or you can take advantage of external resources.     4     They generally focus energy on helping employees develop and follow a career path.

    5     There are many ways to build them. You might attend training sessions to increase your knowledge. New strategies and technologies relevant to just about every career are being introduced constantly, so it pays to stay up-to-date on industry developments.

A．You should be prepared to adapt your career plan as situations change.

B．This will help make sure you can reach your objectives in a timely way.

C．An important part of your career development will be expanding your job skills.

D．Some companies have formal programs to help employees develop their careers.

E．It is an ongoing process of improving yourselves as you explore your career path.

F．You can seek a helper at work, perhaps from a different department you’d like to explore.

G．Before you can begin working on your career development, it helps to know your options.

4 . Often, research surrounding non-native — also referred to as invasive (入侵的) — species focuses on the negative impact on the environments they invade. Non-native species represent threats or even disasters; some are even famous for it. But according to a new study from Brown University, while the negative aspects of non-native life, including the increased risk of causing extinction to other species, are mainly talked about, the positives are not always addressed. Researchers say that non-native species also have the ability to increase biodiversity (生物多样性) within habitats.

As far as famously feared non-native species go, zebra mussels are high on the unwanted list. They originated in the waters of Eurasia and have grown to become a major issue in lakes and waterways across the Great Lakes, as well as in states such as Texas and California. In unnatural habitats, they reproduce rapidly, outcompeting native species for resources. Additionally, they attach themselves to hard surfaces, such as pipes and boats, costing millions to remove.

But for its research, the team decided to focus not only on non-native species’ negative impacts but also on what they can contribute to habitats. In forests, the earthworms have the ability to change the ecosystem negatively. However, when earthworms are present in agricultural land, there is a possibility for a 25-percent increase in the productivity of agricultural crops. As far as brown trout — a non-native species in New Zealand — are concerned, locals have embraced the fish, enjoying the economic and recreational benefits of fishing for the species and adding it to their local food.

Biologist Dov Sax, along with co-authors of the Brown University study, says that these benefits are not as uncommon as past research on invasive species may suggest.

“Our new paper argues that the positive impacts of non-native species are neither unexpected nor rare but instead common and important,” says Sax.

1. What does the new study focus on?

A．Bad influence of invasive species.	B．Uncertain future some species face.
C．Possible benefits non-native species bring.	D．The importance of biodiversity protection.

2. What can we learn about zebra mussels from paragraph 2?

A．They are listed as endangered species.	B．They disturb the local natural balance.
C．They receive a warm welcome in Texas.	D．They bring huge business opportunities.

3. What is locals’ attitude to the brown trout？

A．Doubtful.

B．Unclear.

C．Supportive.

D．Discontent.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．Say No to the Non-Native Species	B．What do Unnatural Habitats Mean?
C．A Close Link Between Researches	D．Are Invasive Species Always Bad?

5 . If you connected your grandparents with flowers or blooms, what types would they be?

A theory called “orchids (兰花) and dandelions (蒲公英)” was introduced to describe how people adapt to their environment. Just like orchids that need specific conditions to grow, some people show a similar nature. On the other hand, dandelions, like weeds, can grow almost anywhere and stay strong even in difficult environments. The theory, which first came out in 2005, was created to understand how kids grow up. But in 2022, Canadian scientists discovered it also applies to older people. They investigated the lifestyle activities of more than 3,530 older adults, and then studied the influence of these activities on their cognitive (认知的) health, including whether their cognitive patterns changed.

The cognitive patterns of “dandelion” elders appear steady, which means that they tend to have better cognitive health, showing great adaptation and an ability to handle tough conditions. Dandelion-type seniors usually have strong social networks, engage positively with family members and the community, and always seek out the silver linings in life experiences. Having various hobbies or careers, they actively communicate with the world and realize their values, which allows them to find satisfaction in life.

Orchid-type seniors, who tend to have changes in cognitive patterns, maintain limited communication with the outside world. While deeply crazy about one or two hobbies or careers, they tend to focus on these interests. Although they may do well in familiar environments, unfavorable conditions lead them to overreact and struggle.

Knowing what flower type your grandparents are enables you to love and care for them better and helps them enjoy delightful and fulfilling golden years. Dandelions sometimes might struggle with loneliness, so family members’ company is helpful in such cases. For orchids, families should encourage them to express how they feel and what they need.

1. What is the “orchids and dandelions” theory mainly about?

A．The change of lifestyle.	B．Personal response to conditions.
C．Growth habit of two plants.	D．Differences between generations.

2. What do the underlined words “silver linings” mean in paragraph 3?

A．Surprising truths.	B．Unexpected turns.
C．Hopeful aspects.	D．Lasting memories.

3. What can we learn about orchid-type seniors?

A．They are willing to make changes.	B．They have good social connections.
C．They have a wide variety of hobbies.	D．They manage new conditions poorly.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Flowers and their influence.	B．Family members’ care and love.
C．An insight into seniors’ personalities.	D．Tips on how to improve seniors’ health.

6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Stepping into the enormous house in Chullora, I was astonished. Hundreds of volunteers were wrapping presents or filling baskets. It was like Santa’s workshop.

It was December 2018, and I had discovered the Sydney Basket Brigade, a charitable organization that relieves poverty by providing food and other basic necessities of life to individuals or families who are poor, of low income or in need. The charity was packing baskets and gift boxes with basic daily items as well as Christmas treats. Help us change lives one basket at a time, their website read.

It was important to me that my two boys, Kallum, 10, and Brayden, 9, learnt to be kind to others, so I immediately registered (报名) myself, my husband Tony, and the boys for the packing day.

We arrived dressed in Christmas colours, but it was clear my sons hadn’t yet caught the spirit. Brayden made a complaint and asked, “How long do we have to stay here for?”

“All day, dear,” I answered.

My sons’ lives were comfortable, but I wanted to show the importance of making sacrifices (牺牲).

“Why do we have to do this?” Brayden asked.

“Because the world’s a big place,” I said. “It’s not all about us.”

The atmosphere in the house was very lively, but my boys were doing a very half-hearted job with the wrapping. I told them that this might be the only present someone gets. I showed them how to fold the corners and make the present look neat. The boys, both lovers of origami (折纸), finally started to have fun. I praised their work when they showed off their perfected wrapping.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

That evening, we delivered the first basket to an old woman.

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On our way home, my sons became unusually quiet.

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9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the evidence of climate change according to the man?

A．Hot weather.

B．Rising seas.

C．Less food.

2. What was discussed in the TV program last night?

A．Air pollution.

B．Sound pollution.

C．Plastic pollution.

3. Why does the man use a different water bottle now?

A．To save water.

B．To use less plastic.

C．To follow the trend.

4. What does the woman plan to do in the end?

A．Raise more animals.

B．Use cloth bags.

C．Eat less meat.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the speakers?

A．At home.

B．At a university.

C．At a company.

2. What is difficult for Emma?

A．Managing time.

B．Making friends.

C．Understanding lectures.

3. What does the man suggest Emma do in the end?

A．Never say “no”.

B．Finish large tasks first.

C．Avoid scheduling too many things.