1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

On 12th January 2007, an experiment     1     (conduct). About a thousand morning commuters (通勤者) passing through a subway station in Washington, D.C. were treated to a free mini-concert     2     (perform) by violinist Joshua Bell, who played for about 45 minutes on his Stradivarius violin. Bell reportedly paid 3.5 million dollars for the violin. However, only 7 people stopped and stayed to listen for a while. About 27 gave him money but continued to walk at their normal pace. He collected $52.17. When he finished     3     (play) and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any     4     (recognize). No one noticed that one of the best musicians in the world had played one of the most difficult pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.

When some children would stop     5     (listen), their parents would grab them and quickly take them away. The experiment was     6     (clear) disappointing but raised some     7     (interest) questions such as “In an ordinary setting at an inconvenient time, would beauty be recognized by most people?” Three days earlier, in fact, Bell had played to a full house at Boston’s Symphony Hall,     8     tickets went for over $100.

This experiment gives way to a comparison of     9     public’s awareness of art in different settings.     10     pressure, it also reminds us of the challenge of adapting to surroundings. Furthermore, it makes us aware of how our intentions and expectations can influence our perception of worth.

2 . The 17-year-old Roman was about to leave the foster (寄养) care system as he turned 18. All Roman ever wanted was to have his family ________. But just in time, he was ________ as a child by Brad and Renee. This was a ________ for him, as he had nowhere else to go.

Roman had been in and out of nineteen ________ foster homes since he was 11. Seeing his upcoming 18th birthday, Brad and Renee wanted to give him stability (稳定) before he ________ the foster care system.

Roman had ________ stayed with Brad’s family when he was 12, but he wasn’t ready to be part of a family at that time due to his ________ of being abandoned (拋弃).

Years later, Roman reconnected with the family and expressed his ________ to live with them again. In December, the family decided to welcome Roman and ________ the happy news with him on Christmas Day. Roman ________ a special stocking, symbolizing his adoption (领养) into the family. Everyone cried tears of ________ with Roman.

They ________ time to officially adopt him before his 18th birthday. Finally, on October 17, just one day before his birthday, Roman officially became a member of this family. Now, living in a peaceful and loving home, he finally has the chance to ________ the childhood moments he never had.

The family’s ________ to open their hearts and home to Roman shines a light on the great difference a ________ and supportive family can make in a young person’s life.

1.

A．nearly

B．lately

C．forever

D．probably

2.

A．accepted

B．touched

C．attracted

D．recognized

3.

A．revision

B．regret

C．goal

D．wonder

4.

A．suitable

B．different

C．advanced

D．responsible

5.

A．fled

B．quit

C．left

D．ran

6.

A．shortly

B．extremely

C．happily

D．equally

7.

A．sign

B．pressure

C．challenge

D．fear

8.

A．plan

B．willingness

C．chance

D．ability

9.

A．connected

B．compared

C．shared

D．charged

10.

A．received

B．saw

C．damaged

D．sold

11.

A．surprise

B．excitement

C．disappointment

D．joy

12.

A．raced against

B．swept off

C．carried away

D．left out

13.

A．promote

B．enjoy

C．identify

D．remember

14.

A．measure

B．dream

C．decision

D．power

15.

A．close

B．loving

C．safe

D．rich

3 . High school can be an exciting yet challenging experience for many students. Read on and take a look at the following suggestions to help you make it through this period of your life.

Take your studies seriously. High school is a time to start thinking about your future. Good grades will open many doors for you, including higher education opportunities and personal growth.     1     If you find yourself struggling with your studies, you can seek help from your teachers and parents.

    2     High school can be challenging with a lot of work and activities. Effective time management helps you organize tasks, plan schedules, and achieve goals well. And many facts prove that practicing good time management in high school can build a strong foundation for success in college or in future jobs.

Make good use of the resources in your school. High schools offer many kinds of resources that can help you to learn and achieve personal growth.     3     By taking advantage of these resources, you can develop study, social and personal skills. So, explore all the resources to develop yourself into an intelligent and all-round person.

Be open to making new friends. Hanging out with friends is great. However, it’s better to step out of your familiar environment and introduce yourself to new people. Making new friends can open up more possibilities, sharpen your social skills, and build a support system for you.     4    

Take care of your mental health. High school life is stressful for many reasons, and it’s important to pay attention to your mental health.     5     Also, you can talk to a trusted adult if you face pressure, anxiety, or other health problems.

A．Develop good time management skills.

B．They include libraries, labs, gyms and more.

C．Moreover, friends can bring joy and happiness to your life.

D．So, make sure you are putting studies at the top of your list.

E．It’s a time of change, growth, exploration and self-discovery.

F．Taking a good rest and getting exercise can help reduce stress.

G．Exchange programs offer you an opportunity to experience new cultures.

4 . To get kids into science for the long term, new findings suggest it’s best to engage them alongside their families. The finding runs counter (背道而驰) to the current framework, in which children attend science-related summer camps and after-school programs apart from their families. That approach may reduce the long-term potential of what they learn.

“Most kids have interest in science,” says lead author Megan Ennes. “For them, it’s about curiosity and wonder, but research shows that as they make their way through middle school, there’s a significant decline. So we want to focus on the finding so that we can build a support system around it.”

In partnership with North Carolina State University, the researchers based their study on a family science program hosted at three museums. Over the course of ten months, families met on weekends for science themed events. Afterward, the participants attended an activity led by professionals in science, technology, engineering or math, allowing families to experience what it’s like to work in those fields.

During an event with a focus on local wildlife, a bird expert helped families capture birds with nets and unite the ones that hadn’t been caught before to monitor their populations. “After the bird banding, one of the parents took it home so they could continue talking about birds at home,” Ennes says. “Our goal isn’t to persuade students to become scientists. But if we can help families see science as something they do for fun together, then we can help ensure they have a lifelong engagement with it.”

“Some of the greatest challenges and opportunities our society is faced with will be solved by teams rather than by individuals,” Ennes says. “Helping families see science as something they do together with a community can help build 21st-century skills needed to be successful in science and society. It also builds a supportive network to allow youth and families to explore new careers and lifelong hobbies related to science.”

1. Why did the researchers carry out the study?

A．Most children show no interest in science.

B．Children are curious about many things.

C．Students should be encouraged to love their families.

D．Middle school students reduce their interest in science.

2. What can the families do in the study?

A．Experience the work in science.	B．Host events about science.
C．Share the information in science.	D．Visit three museums for free.

3. What is the aim of the study?

A．To get students into science for the long term.	B．To monitor the number of some birds.
C．To make more students want to be scientists.	D．To encourage students to learn to love wildlife.

4. What do Ennes’ words in the last paragraph show?

A．Students will face great challenges and chances.

B．It’s hard for students to solve problems by themselves.

C．It’s good to let students engage in science with families.

D．The community is good for science development.

5 . As a kid, Pamela Akuku spent her weekends exploring the National Museums of Kenya, following along with her mom who worked there. Akuku became fascinated with the researchers. She saw them using various equipment and researching the fossils carefully. “But I didn’t know what they were doing at the time,” she says. “I kept asking my mom about it.”

Akuku’s mom saw her daughter’s curiosity and signed her up for the museum’s Young Researchers Club. Akuku soon took part in mock excavations (模拟挖掘) and reconstructed bones. “I enjoyed reading and puzzles,” says Akuku. “And this was a mixture of the two.”

The museum experiences helped inspire her career as an archeologist. After her four years in university, she was sure that she wanted to study archaeology. She did her master’s in South Africa and majored in zooarchaeology (动物考古学). She is now at the Catalan Institute of Human Paleoecology and Social Evolution in Tarragona, Spain. There, she studies how ancient humans modified (改良) animal bones. Her research is helping to reveal more about where early humans lived. She’s currently studying the remains from Tanzania’s Olduvai Gorge, where researchers previously discovered stone tools and evidence of early human ancestors going back as far as 2 million years.

Akuku gives some advice to people who want to do her job. “Be prepared to come across hard conditions. Working in this field is challenging. You have to work twice as hard just to be recognized,” Akuku said. But she has learned to deal with it. Now she always tells everyone the efforts are worthy.

1. Why did Akuku’s mother let her join in the Young Researchers Club?

A．Akuku showed interest in the club.	B．Akuku’s mom was curious about the club.
C．Akuku’s mom wanted Akuku to help with her job.	D．Akuku hoped to be an archaeologist.

2. What is Akuku’s present research about?

A．Why zooarchaeology is popular.	B．When the relics of Tarragona appeared.
C．What can be found from ancient fossils.	D．How ancient people modified animal bones.

3. What can we know about Tanzania’s Olduvai Gorge?

A．Many stone tools remain to be found there.	B．Ancient human may live there 2 million years ago.
C．There are few relics left at present.	D．Few researchers show interest in it.

4. In Akuku’s opinion, if you wish to be an archaeologist, you should ______.

A．deal with challenges with colleagues	B．learn to be very smart
C．do the job harder than other people	D．believe what you do is important

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下对话。
1. When did Belfast develop most quickly?

A．During the 17th century.

B．During the 18th century.

C．During the 19th century.

2. What is Belfast famous for?

A．Tourism.

B．Movies.

C．Shipbuilding.

3. What will the tourists visit tomorrow morning?

A．A museum.

B．A zoo.

C．A garden.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下对话。
1. What is the effect of being addicted to cellphone according to the man?

A．It can affect study.

B．It can affect health.

C．It can affect social events.

2. Who plays with the cellphone the most in a day?

A．Haley.

B．Leslie.

C．Rebecca’s son.

3. How does the woman sound in the end?

A．Confused.

B．Annoyed.

C．Relieved.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下对话。
1. What would the man like to know about the future?

A．How the environment will be.

B．How fast the technology will develop.

C．How rich he will be.

2. What might the woman want to be if she can choose again?

A．A scientist.

B．A teacher.

C．A doctor.

9 . Triplets (三胞胎) Sierra, Kassidy, and Haley have faced a range of challenges throughout their lives. At just three months old, they _________ their mother, and their father was missing too, leaving them in the _________ of their grandmother, who didn’t prioritize education. _________, they didn’t attend school until they were eight.

The triplets’ lives took another _________ turn when their house was on fire early one morning. This _________ led them to move in with their grandparents on their mother’s side. There they faced further neglect, _________ adequate food, clothing, and other essentials.

Despite these _________, the sisters showed incredible resilience and determination. They _________ jobs, including babysitting and working at Albertson’s grocery store, to support themselves. Their daily _________ was a tiring cycle of walking to school, then to work, and back home, often late at night.

Remarkably, all three girls maintained a 4.0 grade point average, __________ them full scholarships to the University of Las Vegas. Their __________ achievements are a testament to their perseverance and dedication, despite the overwhelming odds they faced.

The community recognized their efforts and __________ them with additional support on their graduation day. Each sister received a car, a year’s worth of free car insurance and gas, and $5,000 for books and other __________.

Throughout their journey, the triplets maintained a(n) __________ outlook, which they believe was crucial in __________ their challenges.

1.

A．loved

B．found

C．missed

D．lost

2.

A．care

B．hope

C．face

D．absence

3.

A．Curiously

B．Regretfully

C．Consequently

D．Annoyingly

4.

A．perfect

B．dark

C．strange

D．final

5.

A．source

B．schedule

C．chance

D．accident

6.

A．keeping

B．carrying

C．lacking

D．collecting

7.

A．hardships

B．attentions

C．disasters

D．damages

8.

A．put up

B．took on

C．got in

D．made out

9.

A．opinion

B．strategy

C．routine

D．intention

10.

A．delivering

B．leaving

C．making

D．earning

11.

A．classic

B．academic

C．major

D．specific

12.

A．provided

B．shared

C．cooperated

D．left

13.

A．funds

B．balances

C．expenses

D．demands

14.

A．further

B．worthy

C．economic

D．positive

15.

A．overcoming

B．meeting

C．predicting

D．adjusting

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• Do personalized quizzes with speaking.
• Understand and truly enjoy real-world videos.
• Learn new words in multiple contexts.
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1. What is included in FluentU?

A．Lots of videos.	B．Many language tutors.
C．Varieties of educational websites.	D．Much advice on grammar learning.

2. Who is most likely to be learning Chinese now?

A．Estelle Jaouen.

B．Maria van Eeden.

C．Eduard Marius.

D．Jan Rehmer.

3. What is this text?

A．An English brochure.	B．A language textbook.
C．An interview about AI.	D．An introduction to an App.