1 . When a marketing genius walks into your store, it might benefit you to pay attention, even if that genius is only a small child. When a store owner saw a young girl playing an imaginary hopscotch(跳房子) game using his wood flooring, it sparked (引发) a brilliant idea.

The store owner marked out a hopscotch board in multi-colored tape leading to the sales window. When the girl returned, she immediately began using the new store hopscotch board.

Once the board was in place, the store owner noticed an amazing thing happening in the store. It started with a grown man looking a little nervous and glancing (瞥) around the store. The owner thought he might be checking for cameras to steal something. But what he did next shocked the owner. The man started jumping along the hopscotch board!

With total ignoring “how it looked,” the grown man hopped along the hopscotch board like a seasoned professional! And he smiled! But that was just the beginning of the surprise for the store owner. As more people entered the store, more and more of the adult customers took the opportunity to hop to the cash register.

The simple addition of a hopscotch board brought smiles, laughter, and true joy into the tiny convenience store. People were smiling and feeling happier. The in-store cameras record the hoppers merrily jumping along.

Big, small, men, women, old, and young: everyone seems to enjoy the opportunity to be a kid again. The feeling may only last for a few seconds, but if it brings joy to your life, do it!

Some customers carefully walk around the board. However, many enjoy those few seconds of being a kid again. The response delighted the store owner. If you’re the type of person who would hop along the board, share the hopscotch game with your fellow hoppers!

1. What did the girl inspire the store owner to do?

A．He invited the girl to return to the store.	B．He also jumped along the hopscotch board.
C．He prevented a man from stealing something.	D．He created a hopscotch board in the store.

2. What did the grown man do in the store?

A．He tried to steal things from the store.	B．He encouraged others to join the game.
C．He laughed at the girl playing the game.	D．He played the game after some hesitation.

3. Why do customers seem to be enjoying hopscotch?

A．Because they all cared for the girl.	B．Because they could get joy from it.
C．Because the game was fit for them.	D．Because the game was easy to learn.

4. Which words can best describe the store owner?

A．Considerate and creative.	B．Knowledgeable and honest.
C．Humorous and outgoing.	D．Modest and ambitious.

2 . In the United States alone, 119 billion pounds of food is wasted each year according to the nonprofit organization Feeding America. Yet, over 44 million Americans go hungry every day. If this seems like a huge gap, this is due both to the process of distributing the food and to the food waste that affects the world’s ability to sufficiently raise its entire population. However, several New York City(NYC) communities have found an effective way to reduce food waste—community fridges.

These fridges represent a grassroots way to increase access to food and fight against food waste. The community fridges offer a way for people to give fresh food that they will not eat to others who need it. They first surfaced in New York City in 2020. These community fridges offer a ray of hope to people who were struggling to afford or find food during supply chain issues and rising food prices.

Community fridges offer a way for food that would otherwise be wasted to be redistributed. However, another wonderful effect of reducing food waste is the ability to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. As food gets bad in landfills, it gives off methane, which is the second most common greenhouse gas. This means that food waste is responsible for up to ten percent of global emissions—which is a pretty large number! Placing food that would otherwise go uneaten in a community fridge can help to reduce these emissions.

Although there are some negative side effects of community fridges, their benefits usually outweigh their negatives. Volunteers clean and maintain the fridges. Some community fridge nonprofits even use renewable energy to power the refrigerators. Although the community fridge may be misused by some, these instances are sparse. Now, the idea of the community fridge has spread. These fridges, also known as “friendly fridges”, will be found in cities throughout the United States.

1. Why is “a huge gap” mentioned in paragraph 1?

A．To seek for ways to feed the hungry.	B．To lead in the problem of food waste.
C．To point out the population crisis in the US.	D．To show the effect of reducing food waste.

2. What is a benefit of the community fridge program according to the text?

A．It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

B．It motivates companies to make energy-saving fridges.

C．It is the best solution to global climate change.

D．It brings down food prices by offering more supplies.

3. What does the underlined word “sparse” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Ordinary.

B．Serious.

C．Reasonable.

D．Rare.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards community fridges?

A．Unclear.

B．Doubtful.

C．Hopeful.

D．Indifferent.

3 . Today, many people are turning to social media for their fitness routines, with TikTok, one of the most popular platforms. Indeed, its fitness category has some 300 billion views. But are the posted works, exercises and challenges really safe and effective?

While fitness influencers can encourage people to become more physically active, which is a positive, the quality and accuracy of their content is a concern, according to a 2023 review in Frontiers in Public Health.

“There are a lot of unsustainable and unrealistic workouts on TikTok, and even some dangerous advice,” said Jess Brown, a certified personal trainer in Westchester, New York. “What’s more, much of the fitness information on TikTok isn’t backed by science or posted by fitness professionals. The workouts are usually generalized to anyone, too, and don’t take into account your health, your family history, your flexibility, your range of motion—the list goes on,” said Monica Jones, a certified personal trainer in Washington, DC.

One of the more popular TikTok fitness trends involves developing your abdominal muscles. These challenges often show an influencer doing one exercise or series of movements that, if repeated daily for a week or two, is promised to result in a sexy six-pack. “No way,” Brown said. “We’ve proven again and again that spot reduction isn’t a thing.”

“Unfortunately, there will always be trends centered around getting fast results, because those grab people’s attention. But it’s important to look at your fitness and health as a lifelong journey, not something you can achieve within 10 to 90 days,” Jones said.

How can you separate quality workouts from dangerous ones? First, check the information of the posters. They should be certified fitness professionals who have experience working with people. You also want a coach who emphasizes improving strength and health, not one who focuses on body type. A quality influencer should encourage mental well-being, self-care and the importance of listening to your body in addition to physical fitness.

1. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．The problems of fitness content on TikTok.

B．The lack of sustainability on TikTok workouts.

C．The needs for personalized workout on TikTok.

D．The absence of scientific backing in fitness information on TikTok.

2. What do fitness influencers often promise in popular TikTok trends?

A．Sustainable workout routines.	B．Long-term health improvement.
C．Certified fitness professional guidance.	D．Easy exercise with immediate results.

3. Which of the following statements may Jones agree with?

A．Fitness should be a lifelong journey, not a quick achievement.

B．Fitness training should be specific to body type and flexibility.

C．Fitness influencers must prioritize fast results over long-term health.

D．TikTok workouts must promote mental well-being over physical fitness.

4. What does the author think important to evaluate a quality fitness influencer?

A．Personalized workout plans.	B．Paying attention to detail in exercises.
C．Taking a balanced approach to fitness.	D．Certification and reputation in fitness training.

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

With my youngest, 11, it’s Tik Tok and FaceTime with her friends. With my middle one, 14, it’s SnapChat with his classmates. And with my eldest, 18, it’s Tinder with, well, God only knows.

What I do know, is that my kids’ reliance on their mobile phones is becoming pathological (病态的). They all wander around the house with smart phones permanently in their hands.

They walk in and out of the toilet staring at the screen, they come down to dinner staring at the screen and only put it down because they can’t feed themselves using the screen. God knows what their screen time weekly report notifications would read.

However, one house rule that I managed to enforce was that they weren’t allowed their phones in their rooms overnight and there was a bed time phone amnesty (赦免) in place where they would all, very reluctantly, hand over their device for overnight charging.

Now, I must confess that, occasionally, I “forgot” to charge one of the phones, so that at least I would get one of them to be a little more present the following morning at breakfast and I might hear something about their upcoming day, rather than being completely ignored.

I never forgot to charge the same phone twice in one week and so no one seemed to get wise to my tricks, however this emboldened me to take my cheating to new levels.

Any phone left unguarded would be quickly kidnapped and whisked away to an undisclosed location, only to mysteriously reappear when I deemed that its owner had engaged with the real world for a sufficient amount of time.

Then one night in February, it happened. A big storm hit our rural village and we had a power cut. “Dad!” They screamed, ignorant of the sudden lack of light and heat and only concerned with the sudden lack of Wi-Fi. It began to dawn on them that they were faced with the living hell of being off line and off their phones for an amount of time.

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What followed was a peaceful period without the addiction to their phones.

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And so I tried it a few weekends later to see what the reaction might be.

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5 . 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。

At SIAL Shanghai, a major international food and beverage exhibition launched on May 18. Mario Garcia, a cheese supplier from Spain,     1     (surround) by visitors inquiring about his products. Some of them surprised him with their knowledge about cheese     2     his country. “As many Chinese have made trips to Spain, they have a better understanding of my country’s cuisine, including     3     (we) cheese,” he says.

Garcia’s company specializes in producing cheese of different ages and flavors, and     4     (do) business in China for about seven years. He says, participation in     5     (event) like SIAL can help him better reach potential customers and help them understand different cheeses and ways of enjoying them —     6     (particular) those with strong flavors unusual in Chinese cuisine.

“Our importers here have been hosting cheese tastings and offering     7     (variety) recipes for our Chinese customers to learn how to use cheese, not just with bread and wine, but also how to cook with it,” he says. Over the years, Garcia has found that Chinese customers have developed a fondness for European products,     8     benefits his business.

“They will learn about it and appreciate it once they find     9     new or strong flavor,” he says, adding that he is optimistic about the future of his business in China.

At the event, the Swedish Trade and Invest Council also displayed the country’s distinctive products,     10     (range) from ice cream to plant-based drinks, wine and fruit jams.

6 . Flight disruptions have periodically made it difficult for people to reach their destinations. Here are three of the biggest potential flight disruptors and what you can do about them:

★ How could the weather disrupt flights this summer?

Wild weather can hinder air travel, whether it’s an Arizona monsoon storm or a hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. That can affect whether your flight is delayed or canceled.     1     Extreme climate conditions also can disrupt air travel, as the Canadian wildfires demonstrated recently.

▶ Tip: If bad weather is expected, monitor the conditions in your flight path and take advantage of airline offers to reschedule without change fees. Download your airline’s app and enable notifications.     2    

★ Is a pilot strike likely this summer?

In May, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines pilots’ unions voted to authorize strikes. While it appears unlikely that pilots will strike at either airline, a work stoppage could be a problem. The votes by the American and Southwest pilots’ unions to authorize a strike don’t necessarily mean a strike will happen.     3     A strike wouldn’t happen unless negotiations between the unions and the airlines’ management break down.

▶Tip: There is no reason to panic. If a strike appears likely, travelers can monitor the situation and consider switching to another airline.

★ What if my airline has a computer meltdown?

Southwest Airlines experienced two nationwide computer outages last year.     4     Southwest conducted an internal review of its technology and began implementing a three-part action plan to address service disruptions from computer glitches, including fast-tracking operational investments.

▶ Tip: When issues emerge at the airport, technological and otherwise, the best thing people can do is to be patient. Read your airline’s policy on compensation for canceled flights.     5     The more patient that passengers can be, the better it will make everything smoother as they try to fix everything.

A．And don’t forget to advocate for yourself.

B．In that way you don’t miss updates and offers.

C．But technology hasn’t always been up to the task.

D．And that can determine how smooth your plane ride is.

E．The votes are routine steps in their contract negotiations.

F．They can get overloaded because of helping to ease people’s stress.

G．That was a symptom of operating on outdated computer infrastructures.

7 . The ability to track animals and plants is up in the air — literally — thanks to help from an unexpected source.

Around the globe, many air quality control stations filter air through small paper disks on a daily or weekly basis, allowing scientists to ensure concentrations of hazardous pollutants such as heavy metals are below certain levels. But the filters also pick up plant and animal DNA having been scattered into the wind.

The eDNA, short for environmental DNA, on those filters could make air quality control stations a treasure house of samples cataloging local animals and plants. Such records could help researchers track biodiversity at a larger scale and more easily catch species declines or track how ecosystems are changing overall.

“We’re effectively piggybacking on it for a totally new use,” says Elizabeth Clare, a molecular ecologist at York University.

“It never occurred to us that these filters capturing particulate matter could even be analyzed for eDNA,” says James Allerton, an air quality scientist in England. That changed when Allerton read a news story about two studies where scientists vacuumed animal DNA out of thin air at two zoos, one in England — led by Clare — and another in Denmark.

Learning about the potential for capturing eDNA sparked a “light bulb moment,” Allerton says, and he reached out to Clare to collaborate.

Clare, Allerton and colleagues analyzed filters from the Teddington facility that were exposed to surrounding air for one hour, one day or one week. The team also examined eight-month-old filters from an air quality control station in Scotland that had each been exposed to air for a week.

Genetic material in the filters revealed the presence of more than 180 different types of local animal groups including pine trees, badgers, owls, fungi and news. That volume is surprising given that the filters and storage conditions weren’t set up with eDNA in mind. That the researchers recovered so much eDNA from a system designed to monitor air quality shows how prevalent airborne DNA is and how much biodiversity data could be up for grabs.

1. What were air quality control stations used to do?

A．Concentrate on effects of animals on climate.	B．Track the categories of animals and plants.
C．Study the links between man and animals.	D．Purify air by decreasing pollutants in it.

2. How does James Allerton react to the technology of capturing eDNA?

A．He felt doubtful and hesitant to use it.	B．He felt useful but reluctant to admit it.
C．He felt unimaginable but ready to accept it.	D．He felt amazed but refused to have an attempt.

3. Which word can replace the underlined word “prevalent” in the last paragraph?

A．Common.

B．Favourable.

C．Understanding.

D．Ambiguous.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．eDNA Technology Proves a Big Success in Air Detection

B．Air Pollution Monitoring May Help Track Biodiversity

C．Tracking Evolution of Living Things Benefits eDNA

D．Air Pollutants are Found in Animals and Plants

8 . When this year’s all-woman team arrived on Antarctica’s Goudier Island to run the world’s most remote post office, it was shovels they needed rather than stamps.

They’d traveled some 8,000 miles from the UK, by plane and boat, and Britain’s Royal Navy had helped them dig out their new home at the Port Lockroy scientific base, which was buried up to four meters deep under several tonnes of December snow.

It wasn’t just the frozen wastes that first struck postmaster Clare Ballantyne, who at 23 years old was the baby of the four-woman group. It was that “there’s penguins everywhere.”

More than a thousand Gentoo penguins live on this tiny island on the western side of the Antarctic peninsula (半岛), around the size of a soccer field. Since 1944, when the UK’s first permanent Antarctic base was established here, it’s also become a shelter for explorers, scientists and — in recent years — tourists.

Each year, a team is selected to run and maintain the site from November to March, or summertime in the southern hemisphere. Around 4,000 people applied for this job, but just four made the cut: Ballantyne, base leader Lucy Bruzzone, wildlife monitor Mairi Hilton and shop manager Natalie Corbett.

The job also involves counting penguins: The scientific data they gather on the Gentoos’ breeding patterns is part of a decades-long study of the colony.

When it comes to choosing candidates, “there is no recipe we can follow,” says Ballantyne. “It’s about your ability to work together as a team. Cheeriness goes a long way, being able to see the light in life and resolve problems quickly.”

Ballantyne notes that there has been “a bit of a decline in recent years in the breeding success” of the Gentoo penguins, but says “the causal connect ion is the tricky bit.” While climate change is probably “the biggest driver,” they also need to carefully examine if there’s a “human element” as well. In her opinion, Antarctica tourism has boomed significantly in the past couple of decades, but there aren’t legally enforced limits on tourism, which hopes to be a regulated industry.

1. What is the task of the all-woman team?

A．Making out all the living habits of penguins.	B．Serving as postmasters and environmentalists.
C．Designing stamps linked to the Antarctic peninsula.	D．Managing a post office including counting penguins.

2. What do we know about Goudier Island?

A．It’s situated on the eastern side of the Antarctic peninsula.

B．Some scientists use it as a soccer field in their spare time.

C．It’s fit for man to study the Antarctic and live temporarily.

D．The number of the penguins on it has risen sharply.

3. What kind of women can be chosen as a team member?

A．Being optimistic, competent and cooperative.	B．Being sensitive, courageous and determined.
C．Being hardworking, modest and empathetic.	D．Being independent, elegant and generous.

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Climate change leads to the decline of penguins.	B．Polar tourism desires for improved management.
C．Humans and penguins live in peace in the Antarctic.	D．Antarctica tourism has influenced climate change.

9 . “Rise to Glory” is an incredibly inspiring film that unfolds the gripping (扣人心弦的) tale of a loser’s journey to greatness.     1     It takes them on an emotional rollercoaster, mixing moments of success with heart-breaking setbacks.

The cinematography, the technique of making films for the cinema, in “Rise to Glory” deserves special mention.     2     The director’s ability to perfectly combine intense action sequences (镜头) with quiet moments of reflection adds a layer of depth to the storytelling.

    3     Each character faces their own set of challenges, contributing to the overall theme of growth and resilience (适应力). The supporting cast delivers exceptional performances, filling the story with authenticity and depth. The strong connection among the cast members is noticeable, increasing the appeal of the characters’ journeys.

The soundtrack of “Rise to Glory” is a standout feature. It perfectly makes up the on- screen events, creating an immersive (沉浸式的) experience for the audience.     4    

“Rise to Glory” leaves a powerful impression on the viewer. It is a must-watch for anyone who wants to get motivated. The movie delivers a profound message of perseverance and self- discovery, presented with a heartfelt sincerity.     5     It’s an emotional journey that attracts from beginning to end. Its exceptional cinematography, compelling characters, and impactful soundtrack come together to create a cinematic masterpiece that will undoubtedly stand the test of time.

A．The soundtrack features a collection of music.

B．In summary, “Rise to Glory” is more than just a film.

C．The visuals are attractive, deepening the emotional impact.

D．The movie attracts the audience from the beginning to the end.

E．The music adds not only emotion but also depth to the storytelling.

F．What sets this film apart is its well-developed and relatable characters.

G．The film lacks a dramatic emotional journey, leaving viewers unaffected.

10 . Robots have learned to drive on Mars, carry out brain surgery and defeat grandmaster chess players. But when it comes to baking, making tasty desserts is far from a piece of cake. But after multiple failed attempts, US researchers have successfully 3D printed a cherry cheesecake.

The sorry-looking flan resembles a slice of cottage pie, topped with blancmange. Nevertheless, scientists are hopeful that once mastered, 3D printing could replace conventional cooking, allowing food to be tailored to nutritional needs of children, athletes or those on dietary restrictions.

“We have an enormous problem with the low-nutrient value of processed foods,” said Professor Christen Cooper of Pace University Nutrition and Dietetics. “3D food printing will still turn out processed foods, but perhaps the silver lining will be, for some people, better control and tailoring of personalised nutrition. It may also be useful in making food more appealing to those with swallowing disorders by mimicking the shapes of real foods with the mashed texture foods that these patients require.”

In the latest experiment, researchers tried various cheesecake designs, consisting of seven key ingredients: a biscuit base, peanut butter, Nutella, banana puree, strawberry jam, cherry drizzle, and frosting. In early attempts, which involved simply layering up the ingredients, the team found that the cake quickly disintegrated, with jam and peanut butter leaking out onto the work bench.

They discovered through trial and error that a more architectural solution was needed. Walls of biscuit base were required throughout the cake to hold the softer ingredients inside, while internal triangular biscuit supports were necessary to keep the cake upright.

“The study highlights that printed food dishes will likely require novel ingredient compositions and structures, due to the different way by which the food is assembled,” said Cooper. “Much work is still needed to collect data, model, and optimize these processes.”

But the team said that laser cooking and 3D printing could allow chefs to create entirely new food experiences, with flavors and textures placed with millimetre precision. And, because the system uses targeted light for very localized cooking, it could save energy unlike ovens or hobs which heat a large area.

1. Why are robots mentioned in the first paragraph?

A．To compare to find the advantages of robots.	B．To show how to use robots to make cakes.
C．To introduce the topic of 3D printed food.	D．To prove 3D printers are better than robots.

2. What do we know about the 3D-printed cherry cheesecake?

A．It is designed to replace all processed foods.	B．It may help some people with special needs.
C．It looks more attractive than ordinary ones.	D．It is appealing to children having sweet teeth.

3. What does Cooper mean in the sixth paragraph?

A．Present 3D printed food are not perfect now.	B．3D printing technology needs improving.
C．Printed food dishes will be forbidden.	D．Swallowing disorders will disappear.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

A．It’s time to save energy using 3D printers.

B．Without 3D printer the world would be less colorful.

C．3D printed food will make chefs out of work in future.

D．3D-printed cheesecakes predict ‘personalized nutrition’.