1 . European wildcats could be reintroduced to England more than 200 years after they became extinct in the country. The project has been announced by UK wildlife charity Wildwood Trust.
European wildcats are one of the UK’s rarest mammals. The only wild population, numbering fewer than 300 individuals, lives in the Scottish Highlands but they are on the verge of extinction, partly because they have bred with local feral cats (wild-living domestic cats).
Supporters hope to save the species in the UK by reintroducing them to England and Wales, where they died out around 200 years ago because of hunting and loss of habitat. To bring back the species, Wildwood Trust is planning to build 10 new breeding facilities on two sites in Kent and Devon. Kittens bred in captivity but away from humans will then be released into the wild. The University of Exeter is researching places where the animals could be reintroduced.
European wildcats are around the same size as a large domestic cat, but at up to eight kilograms they are slightly adult heavier. They have a tabby-like pattern with thick black stripes on their bodies and a bushy tail and like to live in forests but near open grassland. They’re also famously shy and keep their distance from humans. Laura Gardner, director of conservation at Wildwood Trust, told The Times newspaper that people should not be worried by the thought of wildcats returning to the wild. “We’re not talking about wolves,” she said.
Wildwood Trust says that its project can benefit both the wildcats and the habitats where they live. They are one of the few native predators left in the UK, so a healthy population of wildcats could help to control the numbers of animals they prey on, such as rabbits and rodents. By competing for the same food as foxes, they will also help to reduce fox numbers and restore a balance to nature.
1. What is the aim of the project?| A．To save wildcats from dying out. | B．To ensure wildcats’good habitats. |
| C．To raise money to protect wildcats. | D．To build some new breeding facilities. |
| A．Wildcats are very shy animals. | B．Wildcats are not as fierce as wolves. |
| C．European wildcats are unique animals. | D．Wildcats cannot pose a threat for humans. |
| A．Wildcats will threaten the number of other animals. |
| B．Wildcats and its habitats will be well protected. |
| C．Wildcats can contribute to ecological balance. |
| D．Wildcats are one of the few predators left in the UK. |
| A．Wildwood Trust Announcing a Plan. |
| B．Rare Wildcats Making a Comeback. |
| C．Reintroducing Wildcats Benefiting Us. |
| D．Wildcats Disappearing From the World. |
2 . Jameson Lobb, a 24-year-old investment banker from Toronto, was just one week into his new job on Wall Street. Over the past month, he’d been settling in to the New York City apartment he was sharing with his college buddy, an artificial intelligence engineer named Raphael Jafri.
Now, on Oct. 4, 2021, the two were squeezing in a lunchtime workout on Pier (码头) 15. overlooking the East River, when Lobb froze. “Somebody’s in the water,” he said. Before Jafri could respond, Lobb climbed over the rail at the edge of the pier and leaped into the cold, polluted water without taking the time to remove his shoes.
Jafri didn’t need to see the victim. Maybe Lobb saw someone in the water who needs our help, he thought. Or maybe it’s Lobb who needs my help. Either way, I’m going in. He took off his shoes and swan-dived.
Approaching the unconscious victim, Lobb saw that it was a middle-aged man. When at last they reached Pier 15, they faced a new uncertainty. How-to get out? On the pier, a crowd had gathered. From somewhere, the onlookers produced a rope and a life preserver (救生圈), which they threw to Jafri and Lobb. With the two men pushing from below and the crowd pulling from above, the man’s dangling body slowly rose until helping hands pulled him onto the pier.
From the metal beam (梁), Lobb climbed up onto the pier, but Jafri remained in the water a few minutes more, until he was rescued by the Coast Guard. Both men, Jafri in particular, thoroughly exhausted from 15-plus minutes in the water and bleeding from numerous barnacle cuts, watched as rescue workers loaded the nearly drowned man into an ambulance and drove away.
In place of that knowledge, they have a story they get to tell now, another experience that has further enhanced their bond. Lots of people were on the piers that day, yet only the two of them jumped in the water — because, they say, they were the fittest people there and, so, had a moral responsibility.
“If I know I’m capable,” Lobb says, “why wouldn’t I help?” Jafri adds, laughing, “People always say ‘If your friend jumps off a cliff, are you jumping?’ I think I answered that one.”
1. Which of following best describe Jameson Lobb as a passer-by?| A．Smart and thoughtful. | B．Caring and fearless. |
| C．Kind and experienced. | D．Devoted and brave. |
| A．The knowledge about first aid. | B．The way to rescue the drowned. |
| C．The process of saving a stranger. | D．The value of people’s pulling together. |
| A．He meant to gain Coast Guard’s help. | B．He was found unconscious and bleeding. |
| C．He failed to climb up onto the pier. | D．He was in worse condition. |
| A．Unsung heroes deserve our respect. | B．Danger is next neighbour to security. |
| C．Timely rescue always comes first. | D．A friend in need is a friend in deed. |
3 . A big fire took the life of the mother in this family. When I
The daughter asked, “If I give away my best to Mario, will he give it back to me? ” I couldn’t help but
Together, we
Her mother ran after her. The little girl, with tearful eyes, looked up at her mother and timidly said, “Mom, no, Mario’s mom, I don’t want to take you back, but I still want to give you a
| A．visited | B．passed | C．agreed | D．chatted |
| A．occasionally | B．permanently | C．excitedly | D．temporarily |
| A．teenagers | B．neighbours | C．judges | D．hosts |
| A．imagination | B．voice | C．attention | D．breath |
| A．honey | B．son | C．sisters | D．children |
| A．stole | B．purchased | C．designed | D．protected |
| A．lend | B．produce | C．deliver | D．donate |
| A．violent | B．impressive | C．precious | D．fortunate |
| A．read | B．interrupt | C．debate | D．ask |
| A．expect | B．decline | C．learn | D．forget |
| A．left | B．repaired | C．cleaned | D．entered |
| A．created | B．presented | C．removed | D．polished |
| A．deliberately | B．skeptically | C．sincerely | D．gratefully |
| A．hand | B．hairs | C．clothes | D．arm |
| A．cheek | B．chin | C．tongue | D．lip |
| A．difference | B．mistake | C．decision | D．hit |
| A．broke down | B．ran away | C．took off | D．fell apart |
| A．peaceful | B．valuable | C．regular | D．secret |
| A．hugged | B．admitted | C．touched | D．glanced |
| A．mercy | B．belief | C．pride | D．curiosity |
Young people dressed in hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group in China,
An initiative
The first two weeks of the initiative saw about 10, 000 users share their photos taken from around 30 countries and regions around the world, one of
Hanfu, as well as other traditional forms of Chinese costume,
Analysts say the rise of “China chic”
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In our English class yesterday, we had a lesson, during what we learned about how body language is crucially in communication. Body language includes various type, like facial expressions, gestures, postures, and eye contact. Facial expressions like smiling or frowning show our emotions, while gestures like waving or pointing helps us express ourselves. Our postures, eye contact also send messages.
Body language is important because it assists us to understanding others better. It adds meaning to what they say and can show our feelings. Moreover, it’s important to be aware to cultural differences in body language. Paid attention to body language, we can not communicate more effectively and avoid misunderstandings.
In the Ming Dynasty, a Chinese man Wan Hu made the world’s first rocket (火箭), but
China also announces new plans to make a space station and go to Mars and further space. The space station will be finished
By now, China
Liam, a fifth-grader, moved with his mum for a new apartment in a relatively cheaper area of the city after his father’s unexpected death, and began attending a neighbourhood school.
Since he was an introvert (内向的人), the thought of making friends always made him feel nervous, and moving into a new neighbourhood meant he had to face his fears. On his first day, he didn’t talk to anyone or try to make friends, and during the mealtime, he sat at the corner table in the cafeteria and ate his lunch alone. No one in the class stepped forward to welcome him. Instead, they ignored him and refused to sit next to him in class.
The next day, he was sitting alone in the classroom when a boy approached him and asked, “Can I sit next to you?”
“Sure,” Liam smiled.
“I’m Joel. And you? ”
“Liam.”
“Is it your first day today?”
“No, it’s my second day. I recently moved into this neighbourhood.”
“Oh, I didn’t know that. I skipped (逃避) school yesterday, so I thought it was your first day today.”
As days passed, Liam and Joel discovered that they lived on the same street. After school, they often played catch in the nearby park, a game they both loved playing. It only took Liam a few weeks to become best friends with Joel.
One day, Joel skipped school, and Liam had to sit alone in class, wondering why. Feeling worried, he went to ask his class teacher.
“Liam, I’m so sorry, but your best friend got into an accident last night,” the teacher put her hand on Liam’s shoulder. “He lost his parents in the car crash.”
“Oh no!” Liam covered his face with his hands.
Two months later, Joel was allowed to go home after a spinal (脊柱的) surgery. However, he couldn’t walk and was restricted to a wheelchair. The day he arrived home with his grandmother, Liam rushed to Joel's house with a candy bar and the ball they used to play catch with Joel’s eyes lit upon seeing Liam. The boys talked to each other for hours before Liam’s mother came to pick him up at night.
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While he was happy to see his friend after months, he felt terrible knowing Joel could never walk again.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Ten days later, Liam asked Joel to play catch with him outside and he agreed.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________9 . People may typically think of memory as the recollection of the past. Memory enables people to learn from past experiences and apply that knowledge in present cases. It is an important part of our identity. So is culture, the way of life specific to a group of people.
Cultural memory is the constructed understanding of the past that is passed from one generation to the next through text, oral traditions, monuments and other symbols. Cultural memory is often amassed in objects, such as museums or historical monuments. To understand culture, humans access a mass of cultural symbols, such as books. Artifacts (历史文物) of the past provide insights into where we came from. Libraries and the Internet keep a seemingly boundless amount of data on what it means to be part of a culture. Cultural memory is the longest-lasting form of memory.
Like all forms of memory, cultural memory has important functions. For example, it makes the experiences a nation owns clear. It provides us with an understanding of the past and the values of the group to which we belong. Besides, it creates a form of shared identity and a means for communicating this identity to new members. The most powerful forms of cultural memory may involve memories of past disastrous experiences undergone by groups of victims. For example, in Russia, their role in World War II —in which tens of millions of Russians were killed — is still an important part of modern Russian identity. Because all groups have cultural memory, it can bring about a spirit of resistance or survival among threatened groups.
The main function of cultural memory is not to recall the past, whether it is good or bad. Rather, it is to use knowledge of past experiences to avoid making the same mistakes again and again. Aleida Assmann, a professor who has worked on memory theory since the 1960s, calls this “remembering forward”. Cultural memory enables people to adapt to their culture; it enables cultures to adapt to new circumstances by keeping traces (痕迹) of what worked in the past.
1. What is the function of the first paragraph?| A．Reporting a discovery of cultural memory. |
| B．Leading to the concept of cultural memory. |
| C．Introducing the importance of memory in identity. |
| D．Making a connection between memory and culture. |
| A．Stored. | B．Ignored. | C．Damaged. | D．Created. |
| A．the features of cultural memory | B．the formation of cultural memory |
| C．the role of big events in Russian identity | D．the impact of cultural memory on identity |
| A．Pass previous wisdom down. | B．Keep traces of history. |
| C．Get people to know about the past. | D．Remind people of their identity. |
10 . Gardening changed how I see myself as a disabled woman. When I started gardening in 2018, I didn't know anything about plants, let alone how to grow things we can
That first season, I visited my
Gardening has
Over the years, gardening has made me feel more
| A．trick | B．eat | C．gather | D．represent |
| A．unique | B．pleasant | C．physical | D．urgent |
| A．change | B．function | C．improve | D．break |
| A．anxious | B．energetic | C．merry | D．guilty |
| A．set aside | B．hear from | C．speed up | D．figure out |
| A．drill | B．garden | C．flashlight | D．alarm |
| A．readily | B．unluckily | C．hesitantly | D．angrily |
| A．observation | B．ambition | C．discussion | D．guidance |
| A．merciful | B．dizzy | C．proud | D．annoyed |
| A．bakeries | B．produces | C．patents | D．sharpeners |
| A．impacted | B．ruined | C．canceled | D．interrupted |
| A．plot | B．winner | C．burden | D．threat |
| A．fact | B．imagination | C．mistake | D．theme |
| A．weakness | B．atmosphere | C．education | D．nutrition |
| A．appreciate | B．challenge | C．fault | D．forgive |
| A．forget | B．expand | C．stare | D．expose |
| A．funnier | B．closer | C．farther | D．lower |
| A．confident | B．disappointed | C．confused | D．negative |
| A．abusing | B．checking | C．planting | D．writing |
| A．justice | B．stress | C．weight | D．power |
