The school’s annual Animal Day performance is coming. How much happiness will it bring to the teachers and students? Jamie wandered. As a lively and humorous student, Jamie often makes his classmates burst into laughter with his humor, sometimes even in class. But now, he sat in his English class, mindlessly doodling (涂鸦) on his notebook, when suddenly a notice came from the loudspeaker of the classroom.
“Jamie Turner, please report to the head master’s office immediately.”
Jamie’s heart sank, not knowing what it was for. When he reached the headmaster’s office he took a deep breath and prepared himself for the worst. But what he found was far beyond his expectations. The headmaster, Mr. Harrison was wearing a giant yellow chicken hat on his head. The hat had red combs, white feathers, and wings that covered his ears. Jamie’s mouth fell open at the sight, too shocked to speak.
Mr. Harrison glanced at Jamie over his reading glasses, “I’ve called you here because we’ve been having some complaints about your behavior.”
“Complaints?” Jamie repeated, trying to keep his voice steady.
“Yes,” he said, nodding seriously. “You’ve been…too funny.”
He leaned forward, “You see, we’re getting reports from your classmates that you’re constantly making them laugh in class. They can’t focus on learning.”
Jamie’s jaw dropped further. Was that really the reason he was called to the headmaster’s office?
The principal continued, his tone serious “Now, we take our education very seriously here, and while we appreciate a good sense of humor, we have to draw the line somewhere. We cannot have students spoiling the learning environment with their…their humor. Well, just …just make sure you keep your jokes to a minimum during class time, okay?”
Jamie nodded promising he would try to be less funny in class. “Um, Mr. Harrison, why are you wearing a chicken hat?” Jamie asked, unable to contain his curiosity. Mr. Harrison told Jamie that he would play the part of a chicken at the school’s Animal Day performance. Jamie grinned, imagining the sight of his normally serious principal acting like a chicken.
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Then Mr. Harrison said to Jamie mysteriously, “I have a great idea.”
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________He stood up and thanked Mr. Harrison for giving him the opportunity to perform.
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| A．original | B．useful | C．extra | D．special |
| A．worried | B．crazy | C．curious | D．certain |
| A．kitchen | B．size | C．shape | D．position |
| A．designed | B．sold | C．wanted | D．decorated |
| A．plan | B．let | C．carry | D．roll |
| A．point | B．attention | C．mood | D．sympathy |
| A．once | B．unless | C．as though | D．in case |
| A．mixed | B．looked | C．gave | D．brought |
| A．contact | B．effort | C．waste | D．design |
| A．got command of | B．got away from | C．came around to | D．came up with |
| A．keep | B．protect | C．recover | D．display |
| A．suspected | B．challenging | C．necessary | D．favorite |
| A．market | B．light | C．hand | D．life |
| A．stopped | B．jumped | C．struggled | D．appeared |
| A．compare | B．connect | C．fill | D．share |
4 . Do you believe that setting goals is an important part of success? Having free time to relax and just accepting whatever happens can be nice on occasion.
Successful people start with a goal. They know that without one, they have no direction or focus with which to achieve anything.
When starting any plans to reach a goal, successful people know that it can help to map out the route to reach your destination. For example, what steps would you take? By having a plan, it gives you a clearer picture of where to start, and what milestones you can expect along the way. Goals allow you to experience success along the way.
Successful people know that having a goal is the motivator that drives you forward with confidence. When you know where you’re going, it can be exciting to see your progress as you move closer to the goal.
| A．It’s the very basis of their success. |
| B．Successful people achieve goals with commitment. |
| C．They can make sure you get the training and experience they need. |
| D．From time to time you need to see how much you have committed to your goal. |
| E．Knowing what to expect around the next corner might make you feels less stressed. |
| F．Having things planned out ahead of time can help you to reach your goal more smoothly. |
| G．However, most of the time if you want to reach your dreams, you have to make an effort. |
5 . Wind turbines (风力发电机) work especially well out in coastal waters, where ocean winds can be very strong. Offshore wind farms cost more to build than onshore ones. Offshore equipment must be heavier than onshore equipment. It has to stand up to very heavy winds, big waves and strong currents. Sending people to install, operate and repair equipment at sea is costly. But once set up, offshore wind could pick up bonus tasks.
According to Haris Ishaq, an engineer at the University of Victoria in Canada, one of the best add-ons to wind farms is making hydrogen gas, which means making a clean power source in a clean way. A device called an electrolyzer (电解器) can split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The electrolyzer needs fresh water, not salt water. To remove the sea salt, Ishaq’s team proposes removing the salt through a special technique, which is supposed to run on the electricity produced by the offshore wind farms.
Ishap’s group also proposes adding a second bonus task to wind farms—to capture (捕获) CO2 from the atmosphere. Atmospheric CO2 levels are higher than ever, resulting in a worsening greenhouse effect. A process called direct air capture, or DAC, can remove CO2 from the air. The DAC devices need electricity to run. Fans move air across a solid material that captures CO2 and releases everything else. When the solid material is heated to 100° Celsius, it releases the stored CO2. The same solids can then be reused to grab more CO2. The electricity made by wind turbines would power the devices’ fans and the electric boiler, to heat the carbon-collecting solid. To store the CO2 released, Ishaq’s team proposes injecting it into a type of deep-sea rock. That rock reacts with the gas, turning it into more rock in 10 to 25 years.
Ishaq’s team modeled wind turbines, electrolyzers and DAC units on computers to confirm their proposed system is a good idea. The next step is to test a small version of this set up on a floating platform in the ocean.
1. Why are offshore wind farms built despite many difficulties?| A．They can serve better purposes. | B．They are money-saving. |
| C．They can be used longer. | D．They need little maintenance. |
| A．Reducing greenhouse effect. | B．Testing an air-capturing process. |
| C．Exploring a kind of deep-sea rock. | D．Starting a hydrogen-collecting project. |
| A．Neutral. | B．Cautious. | C．Uncertain. | D．Approving. |
| A．Clean Energy Is Put into Better Use |
| B．Hydrogen Promises to Be The Energy of Tomorrow |
| C．Engineers Propose Add-ons to Offshore Wind Farms |
| D．Wind Turbines Work Especially Well Out in Coastal Waters |
6 . Victim complex describes a personality character of persons who believe they are constantly the victims of the harmful actions of others, even when made aware of evidence to the contrary. Most people go through normal periods of simple self-pity. However, these periods are temporary and minor compared to the deep feelings of helplessness, pessimism, guilt, shame, despair, and depression that consume the lives of persons suffering from a victim complex.
Persons with a victim complex tend to repeatedly think about every injury, crisis, or disease that they have ever experienced, particularly those that happened during their childhoods. They refuse to accept responsibility for dealing with their problems and they never accept any degree of blame for their problems. They even find reasons why suggested solutions will not work. As a result, they are often highly critical of others and rarely enjoy lasting friendships. As a noted behavioral scientist, Steve Maraboli, puts it, “The victim mindset dilutes the human potential. By not accepting personal responsibility for our circumstances, we greatly reduce our power to change them.”
Being able to let go of a situation with gratitude, peace, and acceptance involves seeing a situation for what it is and acknowledging how you can do better in future situations. But if someone has a victim complex, according to Williams, a clinical psychologist, they’re not able to reflect on the hurt of others and how their actions have made others feel. Because they’re not willing to let go, they’re more likely to harbor ill will and want to see those who’ve hurt them punished.
The victim complex originally starts because of a fundamental distrust in the world. To bring sweetness back to how they view situations, we should encourage them to find the bright side in situations. The world can be a bad place, but there are also a lot of beautiful and kind people too. While there’s a possibility for things to go wrong, we need to gently guide them toward the possibility that there’s also the chance things can work out too.
1. What is typical of a person with victim complex?| A．High level of inner conflict. | B．An extremely negative state of mind. |
| C．Over concern about the surroundings. | D．Lack of willingness to get along with others. |
| A．Reduced ability to solve problems. | B．Low motivation to seek friendship. |
| C．Loss of control over one’s own temper. | D．Risk of being constantly blamed by others. |
| A．Those who hurt others deserve punishment. |
| B．It’s easier said than done to let go of a situation. |
| C．One should learn to forgive and forget for a better life. |
| D．Seeing other people’s trouble helps overcome the victim complex. |
| A．To give advice. | B．To draw a conclusion. |
| C．To express expectation. | D．To sum up the main idea. |
7 . Despite his complex mind, Einstein was known to be a lot of fun. You must have seen his iconic (标志性的) photo, but you might not know the backstory. The photo was taken by Arthur Sasse, on March 14, 1951, Einstein’s seventy-second birthday. In the photo, we can see Einstein sitting in a car, between his wife, Elsa, and Dr. Frank Aydelotte, the head of the Institute for Advanced Study.
The story goes that as they were leaving his birthday celebration for their home in Princeton, New Jersey, Einstein was repeatedly asked to smile at the camera. But when Snsse asked for one last photo he made a funny face. Einstein liked the resulting image so much, that he immediately ordered multiple copies so he could sign and send them to friends as a joke. Later on, he used this photo to make greeting cards.
Einstein rarely let others get in the way of his fun. He was quick to joke. He rarely wore socks thinking that the shoes should do the job. He let his mustache and hair grow and gave interviews on his porch (门廊) in pink slippers. His commitment to fun ran deep — and yet when Sasse sent his photo to editors for publication, they debated whether it was even appropriate to make it public, given Einstein’s eminence. It only saw the light of day because Sasse related how much the great scientist himself loved the image.
According to Walter Isaacson’s biography, Einstein: His Life and Universe, the personalities that contributed most to Einstein’s greatness were curiosity and non-conformism (不墨守成规). Scientific Lo studies suggest that humor and intelligence are associated. People who show a gift for lun also seem have superior cognitive abilities. Fun has so many levels. The best part is that no matter what fun means to you, it can lead you to stand out from the ordinary.
1. What was Einstein doing when the iconic photo was taken?| A．He was joking about Sasse. | B．He was making a funny face. |
| C．He was celebrating his birthday. | D．He was smiling at the camera. |
| A．Being loving and caring. | B．Being humorous and funny. |
| C．Being famous and respected. | D．Being sharp-minded and considerate. |
| A．It was taken to record his life. | B．It was not published until years later. |
| C．It shows Einstein being interviewed on the porch. | D．It was taken to celebrate an instance birthday. |
| A．Best humor means high-level fun. | B．Curiosity leads to non-conformism. |
| C．Humorous people tend to be intelligent. | D．Greatness should be defined by scientific standards. |
8 . The 4 Best Books for Teens
The Body Image Book for Girls
Body positivity can be extremely difficult to achieve, especially during the teenage years. This book provides shard facts on topics including self-respect, diet culture, and the effects of social media on body image. Additionally, it includes real-life stories from girls who’ve struggled with body image as well as tips for maintaining both their physical and mental health.
Recommended Ages: 12 to 17 years
Number of Pages: 226
Just as You Are
This book gives the topic of building high self-respect. The tone is inspiring: encouraging readers to value themselves and stop comparing themselves with others. It’s written by a clinical psychologist, who teaches self-awareness and self-compassion and helps readers get rid of critical voices to stay positive as they move forward in the future.
Recommended Ages: 14 to 17 years
Number of Pages: 176
Never Fight Alone
Sometimes, teens just want to be heard by someone who understands, like someone their own age. This book consists of 51 inspiring interviews with people—from former professional athletes to authors and teen entrepreneurs (企业家)—who overcame various life challenges, like anxiety, depression, and more. These interviewees detail how they overcame life’s challenges and provide tips for readers to do the same.
Recommended Ages: 13 to 17 years
Number of Pages: 306
Make Your Bed
According to Admiral William H. McRaven, changing the world can begin with one step: making your bed. His words went viral back in 2014 when addressing the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin. He shares his personal experiences, providing practical advice, wisdom, and words of encouragement.
Recommended Ages: Not listed
Number of Pages: 144
1. Why are interviews included in Never Fight Alone?| A．To provide role models for the readers to follow. |
| B．To prove understanding is key to all relationships. |
| C．To show where the author got his idea for the book. |
| D．To support the point that challenges are what life is about. |
| A．Practice makes perfect. | B．Little habits lead to big results. |
| C．Action speaks louder than words. | D．A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. |
| A．They consist of real-life stories. | B．They include advice from psychologists. |
| C．They are inspirational to teenager. | D．They have become hot topics of discussion on social media. |
Sara was always fascinated by art. From a young age, she would spend hours painting, lost in her colorful world. However, growing up in a small town, opportunities to learn and grow as an artist were limited. Her art teacher, Mrs Thompson, saw great potential in Sara and believed she could achieve something extraordinary. Mrs Thompson was more than just a teacher; she was a guide, teacher, and friend to Sara. She recognized Sara’s talent and dedication to art and decided to help her reach new heights. She arranged extra classes, provided art supplies, and even introduced Sara to local artists.
As the town’s art fair was approaching, Mrs Thompson encouraged Sara to submit her work. Sara was hesitant at first, doubting her abilities. But Mrs Thompson’s faith in her was firm. They worked together, choosing the best pieces, creating new works, and preparing for the fair. The weeks leading up to the fair were filled with excitement, hard work, and some anxiety. Sara put in long hours, and Mrs Thompson was always there, offering guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear. Slowly, Sara’s confidence grew.
The town’s art fair was a significant event, drawing artists and art enthusiasts from nearby areas. It was a chance for Sara to showcase her talent to a broader audience and possibly open doors to new opportunities.
Finally, the day arrived, and Sara’s art was displayed. People were drawn to her unique style and emotional depth. The local newspaper even covered her story, highlighting the young artist’s journey and her dedicated teacher’s role. The experience was transformative for Sara, not only as an artist but as a person. She had faced her fears, embraced her passion, and taken a significant step toward her dreams, all with her teacher’s unselfish support.
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The art fair was a turning point for Sara.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________After the art fair, Sara continued to grow as an artist.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10 . Tired of traditional chlorinated (含氯的) pools? Consider a salt water pool, a popular trend in recent years.
A salt water pool is a type of swimming pool that uses a salt chlorine generator to produce its own supply of chlorine. This means instead of manually adding harsh (刺激性的) chemicals to a pool, the generator changes salt into chlorine and releases it into the water as needed.
What sets salt water pools apart from their traditional counterparts? With traditional chlorine pools, owners must monitor and adjust chemical levels regularly to maintain proper balance-too much or too little can cause major problems for swimmers.
Have you ever been in a traditional chlorine pool any home out with red, irritated (刺痒的) skin or burning eyes?
| A．You’ll leave a salt water pool feeling refreshed. |
| B．Switching to salt water pools is also eco-friendly. |
| C．This can be quite exhausting and time-consuming. |
| D．It’s no secret that chlorine can be harsh on the body. |
| E．However, salt water pools are not completely chemical-free. |
| F．So one doesn’t have to worry about the strong smell of chlorine. |
| G．It’s like having an assistant manage the affairs while you just enjoy yourself! |
