1 . “What do you mean by this phrase? It’s incorrect and adds nothing to the sentence. Omit (省略).” Professor Jones’s critical feedback on my paper hurt me when I first read it. I scanned his comments for a “Good job!” or “I love this idea,” but they were nowhere to be found.

Everyone likes warmth and encouragement, but purely positive affirmations (肯定) don’t communicate what can be improved. Research conducted on Character Lab Research Network finds that direct, useful feedback requiring students to revise their own work is more effective. For Professor Jones, this looked like a note at the end of another paper: “I’m sure things will improve as the term and year wear on.” However, feedback that does the work for a student—correcting a misspelled word, rewriting a sentence—can signal a teacher’s low expectations.

When kids see comments that suggest what needs to be changed, they come to realize they can do things on their own and become more independent learners. As a bonus, this kind of feedback lets students know that their teacher believes in them.

As for me, I was benedictory for Professor Jones’s pointed criticism which let me know that he took me seriously. He was expecting me to do better, and the detailed comments scrawled (潦草地写) on every page gave me the tools to improve. Teachers can add affirmations to their feedback as long as it’s not the only thing they’re doing.

Don’t confuse warmth with promoting a growth mindset. Being nice isn’t the same as showing someone you believe they can improve. So give detailed feedback that sets young people up to take charge of their own learning. For example, instead of rewriting a sentence, say: “This is a run-on sentence. Try reading it out loud and add punctuation in places where you naturally take a breath.” Ask worth-exploring questions that inspire students to think about their approach, then let them revise on their own. When it comes to writing, the easiest path isn’t always the best one.

1. How did the author initially feel about Professor Jones’s feedback?

A．Happy and motivated.	B．Upset and disappointed.
C．Indifferent and unconcerned.	D．Confident and encouraged.

2. What is the key aspect of effective feedback mentioned in the article?

A．It should be brief and to the point.	B．It should be warm and encouraging.
C．It should be written at the end of the paper.	D．It should be up to students to fix their own work.

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

A．Responsible.

B．Generous.

C．Regretful.

D．Grateful.

4. What should teachers do when checking student’s paper according to the text?

A．Give students general praise.	B．Rewrite sentences for students.
C．Provide students critical support.	D．Show students corrected assignments.

2 . The award-winning documentary “Feeding Tomorrow” explores the American food system’s shortcomings and the urgent need for change. Directed by Oliver and Simon English, the film dives deep into the complex web of issues surrounding food, climate change, and agriculture, leaving viewers with a clear realization of the challenges ahead.

At its core, “Feeding Tomorrow” raises fundamental questions about humanity’s relationship with the planet and the consequences of our consumption patterns. As the global population reaches up to 10 billion, the film shows the serious reality that our current methods of food production are unsustainable. With agriculture already occupying half of the habitable land and consuming 70% of freshwater resources, the harm on the environment is reaching critical levels.

The documentary reveals the interconnectedness of food, climate, and health, weaving together narratives from diverse voices in the fields of farming, health, and education. Through the stories of innovators like Mark Shepard, Clare Fox, and Lisa McDowell, “Feeding Tomorrow” highlights the urgent need for systemic change.

One of the central themes of the documentary is the importance of regenerative farming practices. By promoting biodiversity and topsoil growth, regenerative agriculture offers a promising path towards sustainability. The film emphasizes the need to transition from conventional, monoculture (单一) farming to more overall approaches.

Moreover, “Feeding Tomorrow” shows the significance of adopting plant-forward diets and reducing meat consumption. With animal agriculture being a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation (恶化), the documentary advocates for a shift towards more sustainable dietary habits.

Ultimately, “Feeding Tomorrow” serves as a cry for collective action and social change. It challenges viewers to reevaluate their relationship with food and embrace sustainable practices that benefit both people and the planet. The documentary reminds us that the power to shape a better future lies in our hands. In the words of Mark Shepard, “What are you going to eat for dinner tonight? Start asking the questions.”

1. What do we know about our current food production methods?

A．They are suitable to feed the increasing population.

B．They are inefficient and harmful to the environment.

C．They are too focused on producing large quantities of food.

D．They are all outdated and need to be replaced with new ones.

2. Why does “Feeding Tomorrow” tell some innovators’ stories?

A．To praise their achievements.	B．To indicate different opinions.
C．To stress the necessity of change.	D．To give examples of farming methods.

3. What does the documentary appeal people to do in paragraph 4?

A．Keep the balance of nature.	B．Take up sustainable practices.
C．Prioritize economic interests.	D．Invest in agricultural innovations.

4. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To briefly introduce an award-winning film.	B．To explore American agriculture’s issues.
C．To present new food production methods.	D．To show the impact of climate on agriculture.

3 . Our family was sitting on the porch swing enjoying the summer breeze when my husband pointed to something on the swing’s chain next to him. We _______ forward to see a large praying mantis (螳螂) attaching to the chain. We held our _______ and watched, not wanting to scare it away. We sat and _______ chatted for the next half hour as we watched the insect _______ up and down the chain. It seemed _______ by our presence, and we were _______ to observe its slow, precise movements.

We wouldn’t have _______ it if my husband had not pointed it out. Too often, we move through life, _______ of the beautiful blessings surrounding us each day. The _______ of sitting and watching an insect for half an hour is something I do not want to ________ for granted. Too often, I define myself by my productivity. I start my morning with a checklist and ________ my worth by how much I get done by the day’s end.

I’m learning to ________ my tireless striving for productivity and simply ________ the gifts of this beautiful world when I see them. Each creature displays a small ________. To sit and watch a unique bug like a praying mantis is an act of admiration. I think I’ll ________ and sit for a while in search of another beautiful bug just to appreciate the beauty of nature.

1.

A．struggled

B．put

C．bent

D．dropped

2.

A．breath

B．attention

C．back

D．tool

3.

A．casually

B．quietly

C．happily

D．nervously

4.

A．looking

B．flying

C．climbing

D．falling

5.

A．unbothered

B．undoubted

C．unattractive

D．inaccessible

6.

A．grateful

B．anxious

C．impatient

D．responsible

7.

A．selected

B．recognized

C．noticed

D．scolded

8.

A．unfamiliar

B．proud

C．shameful

D．unaware

9.

A．courage

B．wisdom

C．safety

D．reward

10.

A．owe

B．take

C．bring

D．fetch

11.

A．balance

B．measure

C．release

D．promote

12.

A．defend

B．keep

C．imagine

D．stop

13.

A．enjoy

B．deliver

C．produce

D．ignore

14.

A．principle

B．purpose

C．wonder

D．puzzle

15.

A．pull through

B．go out

C．turn up

D．come back

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

Unbreakable

My brother and I were playing a game of tag in the house. “Tag! You’re it!”, shouted Alim and ran as fast as his 5-year-old legs could carry him. I chased closely behind. I watched him jump over the sofa and landed, falling sideways to hit our Mom’s favourite vase, the one late Grandpa gave her on her wedding day, off the side table. SMASH!! Alim burst into tears almost at the same time the vase broke. I was equally alarmed said “Ha! Alim, you are in trouble.” This made Alim cry more, “Mummy is going to beat me!”

He was crying so much that I felt sorry for him. Just then Mom came into the house. I rushed over to Alim’s side. “What is this? Who broke my vase?” My Mom shouted. Her eyes were wide open and bright with terrible anger. Alim tried to say something through his tears but I started to clean his wet face with my hand and I said, “I am so sorry, Mom. I broke the vase and told Alim that I would say it was him.” My Mom pulled me by my left ear and dragged me to our room. Alim followed quietly behind. My Mom said, “That’s it. You are grounded for the rest of the holiday.” As she closed the room door on me, I saw Alim’s face in the corner, his eyes very big, looking straight at me.

The door was shut and I felt very alone in the room as I nursed my painful ear. Why did I do that? I thought. Alim should be the one taking the punishment, not me. Humph. He owes me big time. I fell asleep thinking of the ways I could get back at Alim. I woke up suddenly with the realization that Alim was not in the room with me. He had not come to bed. I tiptoed out of the room to look for him. The house was quiet and dark and I was beginning to worry when I noticed the light through the kitchen door.

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。
When I got there, Alim was picking out the pieces of the vase from the garbage bag.
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The next morning Mum walked into our room and stopped as she saw the “new” vase.
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5 . How to Fall Back in Love with Reading

Do you remember the last time you spent time reading books for pleasure? In the age of digital distractions, it is easy to struggle to find the time and headspace to get lost in literature.     1    . The following tips will help you fall in love with reading again.

    2    . Whether it’s a thriller, romance, or even an on-fiction book about your favorite hobby, make sure you choose something that will hold your attention from beginning to end. If you’re unsure where to start, ask your friends or family for recommendations, checkout online reviews, or browse through your local bookstore or library.

Set aside time for reading books. Whether it’s 20 minutes before bedtime or an hour on your lunch break, carving out sometime in your schedule will make it easier to sit down and read. And if you find that you don’t have much free time, try listening to audiobooks.     3    .

Keep a reading journal. In your journal, you can write down your thoughts about what you’re reading or graffiti pictures inspired by the book.     4    . This is a great way to engage with what you’re reading on a deeper level and a fun way to document your reading journey.

Make reading a social activity. Whether you start a book club with your friends or join an online reading group, being able to discuss what you’re reading with others can make the experience more enjoyable.     5    .

A．Find a book that interests you.

B．Create a positive reading routine.

C．But that doesn’t mean reading books is a thing of the past!

D．By this way, you can easily fit reading into your busy lifestyle.

E．Plus, it’s a great way to get recommendations for what to read next!

F．The others in your book club may come from different backgrounds.

G．It doesn’t have to be very involved, just a couple of sentences to jog your memory.

6 . I was having coffee with a friend recently when she leaned across the table and said, “No matter what I do as a parent, I feel like I’m being taken for granted. All my child seems to do is shout at me, ________ me or ask me for things. I just feel so ________.”

Let’s face it — parenting is often a ________ job. Before we have kids, most of us have unrealistic ________ of what it’s going to become a parent. Maybe you watched family members ________their kids, or witnessed tired parents in the grocery store whose kids were ________ and thought to yourself, “I’ll never do it that way.” But as every parent eventually finds out that ideal image we have pre-kids is not ________. It’s hard work to raise children, and most of us are ________ trying to do our best.

It’s not easy to set ________, give consequences, and stay consistent as a parent. ________, your child isn’t going to show appreciation to you for doing it. If you’re feeling taken for granted, remember that one of your main ________ is to teach your child to be a responsible adult. And, as every parent knows, this is a tough and ________ job. We have to teach and ________ them how to behave appropriately in each ________. They may not always like it when we lay down regulations, but they ultimately ________ them — not only for their behavior, but because it makes them feel safer. Do remember: their thanks will come later.

1.

A．adjust

B．explore

C．ignore

D．puzzle

2.

A．general

B．unappreciated

C．slight

D．literary

3.

A．thankless

B．mechanic

C．original

D．voluntary

4.

A．responses

B．trusts

C．potentials

D．expectations

5.

A．affecting

B．changing

C．understanding

D．raising

6.

A．giving out

B．acting out

C．sticking out

D．working out

7.

A．reality

B．job

C．process

D．suggestion

8.

A．simply

B．definitely

C．obviously

D．sincerely

9.

A．performances

B．limits

C．shows

D．difficulties

10.

A．However

B．Moreover

C．Therefore

D．Otherwise

11.

A．treatments

B．tips

C．goals

D．solutions

12.

A．constant

B．noisy

C．peaceful

D．practical

13.

A．admit

B．warn

C．inform

D．guide

14.

A．decision

B．position

C．situation

D．demand

15.

A．deliver

B．calculate

C．need

D．deny

7 . Employers are flooded with job applications on a daily basis. A recent study found that employers spend an average of six seconds reading a cover letter (求职信) before they make the initial decision on whether a candidate fits the job or not. Here's how to make sure yours gets the attention it deserves.

Add your cover letter keywords.     1     Underline keywords in the job advertisement describing the skills, training and experience that are required, and this will help you find important keywords that let you know what kind of employee the company is hoping to find. Use these same keywords throughout your cover letter.

    2     Each version of your cover letter should talk about how your skills will benefit the particular organization that you want to work for. You want to target the organization’s needs — not your own. Demonstrate how you could help them achieve their goals.     3    

Show you “get” them. Your cover letter should demonstrate that you have done some research into what the organization’s pain points are.     4     This can help your cover letter take the right tone. If you’re applying for an administrative position, be sure to mention your time-management skills; if you’re an IT professional, include your expert knowledge and skills in improving efficiency. Always ask yourself: How can I help this company?

Proofread (校对). Don’t assume spell check will catch every mistake.     5     Slowly review your cover letter to make sure everything reads properly. Having someone else read your cover letter is a good idea.

A．Actually, it won’t.

B．Adapt for the company.

C．Highlight your past achievements.

D．Address your cover letter to the proper person.

E．This helps you to tailor your cover letter to the role.

F．Remember that you’re selling yourself, but the employer has to want to buy.

G．It’s important to present yourself as a solution to a hiring manager’s problem.

8 . Once I’d reached retirement age I spent a lot of time travelling to distant countries, and after seeing a documentary on Mount Kilimanjaro, I thought perhaps I should give it a _________.

When I made ________ with my favorite travel company, I was told their age limit for the ________ was 80, and as I was 79 at the time I realized it was a question of now or never! I ________ up and the date I was given meant that if I could make it to the summit (顶峰), I’d arrive on the day before my 80th _________

When I arrived in Tanzania, Africa, I ________ a group of seven ladies and eight gentlemen, all of whom I could see were half my age. I could also tell from the _______ that the man in charge would have been ________ without me, and he gave me strict ________ to always walk immediately behind the leader. I noticed too that he’d asked two of the group to keep an eye on me, as they were ________ checking to see if I was OK.

For the first three days we had excellent weather, and hour after hour we trudged (跋涉) inline, with occasional ________ for toilet and snacks. However, halfway through day four, the boss suddenly shouted my name from the end of the line, and when I _______ in response he yelled, “Norman, you are summit material!”

From then on, no one ________ on me, and on day five we all reached the summit and then ________ to the peak. In spite of the fact that my birthday was a day away, everyone stood together and sang Happy Birthday To You. You could say we’d become a     _________.

1.

A．run

B．reach

C．walk

D．go

2.

A．inquires

B．comments

C．forecasts

D．friends

3.

A．hike

B．cycle

C．climb

D．ride

4.

A．picked

B．signed

C．caught

D．grew

5.

A．birthday

B．celebration

C．anniversary

D．ceremony

6.

A．formed

B．examined

C．obtained

D．joined

7.

A．end

B．start

C．course

D．result

8.

A．angrier

B．crazier

C．happier

D．busier

9.

A．instructions

B．deadlines

C．conversations

D．conditions

10.

A．gradually

B．constantly

C．reluctantly

D．excitedly

11.

A．chances

B．hunts

C．hopes

D．breaks

12.

A．looked up

B．came back

C．turned round

D．hung out

13.

A．checked

B．depended

C．called

D．blamed

14.

A．returned

B．progressed

C．delivered

D．reacted

15.

A．class

B．committee

C．club

D．family

9 . 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。

Walking into the Suzhou Art Museum in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, the eyes of visitors are immediately drawn to an artwork hanging high on the wall     1     describes a vivid and lifelike cat,     2    (give)the surface impression of a contemporary art piece.

“Viewers mistake it     3     an oil painting at    4    (one)sight. We hope to fill the traditional craft with contemporary expressions,” says Zhang Fan, 48, one of the creators of the piece.

Next to the artwork     5    (be)two Su embroidery(苏绣)works coping with abstract photos taken by US photographer Michael Yamashita. All of these works are produced by Zhang and his mother, Zhang Meifang, 78,     6     master embroiderer who created the collision piece in cooperation with     7    (establish)physicist Tsung-dao Lee. In 2005, the Zhangs set up an embroidery innovative center, applying the ancient techniques of silk thread to modern art forms, including oil paintings, wall paintings, sculpted     8    (relief)and photos.

Su embroidery, known for its complicated techniques, elegant style and bright colors,     9    (typical)features birds, flowers, cats, landscapes, and figures. Most embroiderers in Jiangsu concentrate on Su embroidery, making     10     popular among both the upper class and the public for its delicate needlework.

10 . “Jen, do you hike?” Karen asked.

Was she talking to me? “Me? Yes, yeah, I ________”, I told her, whose sun-kissed checks suggested she was a ________.

“Great, do you want to come with us tomorrow morning? We meet in front of Bobbie’s house at 6:30, before it’s too ________, so we won’t sweat heavily. It’s about three miles total. Does that sound okay?”

Three miles. I wasn’t sure how ________ that was, partly because I didn’t hike. I ________ if hiking could be much different from walking. Being new to the town, and excited about an invitation from persons I wanted to befriend, I ________.

The next day, I got up early, showered, washed and ________ my hair. I left it a little messy, so it didn’t look like I had tried too ________. I took time to ________ comfortable “hiking clothes” and I ________ a bottle of water. When I arrived at Bobbie’s house, Karen and other three women was standing there, ________.

“Hey, Jen, I’m glad you came to hike,” she said ________ and hugged me. Then we started walking to the park. We walked rapidly along the sidewalk to the base of the Thunderbird Mountain.

That day, I became a hiker. By accepting the ________ to hike, I stretched myself, and made amazing new ________. I still enjoy hiking with them, and I imagine I will always remain ________ to these lovely women who enveloped me in their circle.

The great thing about new friends is that they bring new energy to my soul.

1.

A．check

B．hike

C．chat

D．answer

2.

A．farmer

B．teacher

C．regular

D．scholar

3.

A．hot

B．cold

C．wet

D．dry

4.

A．high

B．deep

C．wide

D．long

5.

A．suggested

B．wondered

C．promised

D．believed

6.

A．abandoned

B．hesitated

C．accepted

D．refused

7.

A．styled

B．touched

C．hid

D．sold

8.

A．little

B．hard

C．easily

D．gladly

9.

A．donate

B．produce

C．exhibit

D．select

10.

A．turned in

B．brought up

C．held on

D．took along

11.

A．hiking

B．jumping

C．waiting

D．arguing

12.

A．cheerfully

B．Curiously

C．officially

D．angrily

13.

A．message

B．invitation

C．experiment

D．exploration

14.

A．friends

B．neighbors

C．stories

D．theories

15.

A．useful

B．important

C．relaxed

D．connected