1 . Mother Teresa was born in Skopje on August 27, 1901. Her father worked in a store. Her family was not rich, but it was a happy family. She went to school when she was seven years old. She said that she had wanted to be a Missionary (传教士) when she was only 12. She took part in a nun (修女) organization when she was 18 years old. In 1928, she was sent to a church school to teach. But she left the school and went out to help the people who suffered from hunger and cold in 1946. Then she left the nun organization and set up a school in the open to accept the children who had no home.

She set up a nun organization in 1950. Now the organization is an international organization with 3500 nuns to accept the refugees (难民). She got the Noble Peace Prize in 1979. But she contributed all of the money to the poor people and the patients who suffered from illnesses. Also she sold the medal to help the people who needed help. We won’t forget the great woman, who looks like a sunshine and is the hero of the world!

1. In which year did Mother Teresa say that she wanted to be a Missionary?

A．1908.

B．1913.

C．1928.

D．1946.

2. For what kind of children was the school she set up?

A．Sick children.

B．Small children.

C．Homeless children.

D．Rich children.

3. What can be learned from the article?

A．Mother Teresa used to be a teacher in a church school.

B．Mother Teresa was born into a rich and happy family.

C．Mother Teresa set up a church for homeless children.

D．Mother Teresa worked hard to support her own family.

4. How did Mother Teresa deal with the medal of the Noble Peace Prize?

A．She sold it to buy a new house.	B．She kept it in a museum.
C．She contributed it to an organization.	D．She sold it to help people in need.

2 . Cats are often considered to be colder especially when compared with dogs. But if you find your cat friend is a little hard to get close to, maybe you’re just not speaking their language.

Research shows that it’s actually not so difficult. You just need to smile at them more. Not smile in the human’s way, by showing your teeth, but the cat’s way: by narrowing your eyes and blinking (眨眼睛) slowly. It’s similar to how human eyes narrow when they are smiling, and usually occurs when cats are relaxed and content. The expression is explained as a kind of cat smile.

Jackson Galaxy, a cat behavior expert, says there are some pretty strong feelings behind the cat’s slow blink. He calls it “I Love You Blink”. Galaxy says the cat will blink slowly when cats and people are completely opening up to one another in sharing affection.

Researchers carried out two experiments. In the first experiment, owners slow-blinked at 21 cats from 14 different families. Once the cat was settled and comfortable in one spot in their home environment, the owners were asked to sit about a meter away and slow-blink when the cat was looking at them. The second experiment included 24 cats from 8 different families. This time, it wasn’t the owners doing the blinking but the researchers, who’d had no earlier contact with the cats. They found that not only were the cats more likely to blink back, but that they were more likely to reach the human’s hand after the human had blinked.

Dr Tasmin Humphrey, the first author of the study from the University of Sussex, said: “Understanding positive ways in which cats and humans interact can increase public understanding of cats, improve its welfare, and tell us more about the socio-cognitive (社会认知) abilities of this species.”

1. What is “a kind of cat smile”?

A．Showing teeth.	B．Narrowing eyes.
C．Narrowing eyes and blinking slowly.	D．Smiling like a human.

2. How many cats were there in the experiments?

A．45

B．24

C．21

D．14

3. Why did the researchers do the experiments?

A．To help cats live well.	B．To explain cats are clever.
C．To provide a way in which humans can touch cats.	D．To show how humans can communicate with cats.

4. What is the best title of the text?

A．Cats and their “I Love You Blink”	B．Love your cats more
C．Ways to get close to your cats	D．Cats and their owners

3 . It was in the mountain s of Kashmir that we realized how people can show kindness.

On our ________ toward Pahalgam, we came to a sudden ________. We had been driving along the mountain roads of Kashmir, ________ the beautiful views spreading before us. Five hours into the ________, we came across a long line of vehicles ahead of us.

We waited for the roads to ________. Soon we learned that the roads were all ________ because there was a terrible accident. We were full of ________ as we waited, feeling nervous that we wouldn’t reach the town before sunset. ________, it was already afternoon and we were hungry. Even worse, we’d already finished whatever food and water we had with us.

For a long time, we sat there, ________. At one point, we saw a group of people ________ the buses, taking out stoves and some food and starting to cook. They then ________ whatever food they had with all the ________ people that were stuck in the traffic jam.

After waiting for what felt like a century, the cars started ________ slowly. Our driver had all the while been the perfect gentleman. Being a local, he offered to put us up in his home, if required. We reached our destination almost around midnight, and he ________ that we got a proper place to stay that night.

We were really ________ for his care. Truly, there are still many people who live by the values of kindness and understanding.

1.

A．boating

B．riding

C．drive

D．flight

2.

A．stop

B．realization

C．end

D．decision

3.

A．recognizing

B．expecting

C．keeping

D．watching

4.

A．task

B．journey

C．job

D．research

5.

A．cross

B．turn

C．empty

D．clear

6.

A．widened

B．blocked

C．protected

D．checked

7.

A．anger

B．interest

C．worry

D．pleasure

8.

A．Naturally

B．Finally

C．Hopefully

D．Additionally

9.

A．helpless

B．relaxed

C．alone

D．satisfied

10.

A．waiting for

B．running into

C．getting off

D．looking at

11.

A．cooked

B．shared

C．collected

D．sold

12.

A．hungry

B．homeless

C．young

D．sick

13.

A．changing

B．moving

C．leaving

D．returning

14.

A．figured out

B．doubted

C．made sure

D．questioned

15.

A．concerned

B．ready

C．sorry

D．thankful

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

My name is Padmanaban and I am an average kid. My father is a great scientist who is known all over the world and is interested in making new things. However, I usually get around 50 points out of 100 in my exams.

One time, my scores were 45,54,65,29, and 48, as low as usual. My class topper Benjamin made fun of me like he usually did, “Here comes the son of the greatest scientist in the world. I wonder why he did not inherit (继承) his father’s brain!” The whole class laughed for the joke going on for years.

Then I found myself waiting for my birthday and my father called me to choose my present.

“What do you want for the gift?” he asked.

“I just want to beat Benjamin!” I said to him.

“You have to study for that,” my father said.

After two months, my father told me his new invention was complete. “I created the microsensor (微型传感器)!” he said. He gave it to me as my birthday gift.

“What does it do?” I asked.

“What you need to do is a little thing. You put on the power glasses, insert (插入) the sensor in it and allow it a few moments to start. Then the sensor is connected to your brain. You just think, ‘OK, micro.’ Then you ask a question. It will answer it perfectly in your brain. It’s good for your study when you meet problems you can’t solve.”

A week later, my teacher said that whoever gets the highest grade in the exam will be given a tour to the Disneyland. Wow! All I wanted to do in my life was to visit the Disneyland.

So on the day of the exam, even though I did not study, I had confidence in the sensor. It was already connected to the glasses.

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。
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I asked my father whether I could use it .
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So, with one last look on the glasses. I slowly kept it in my bag.
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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。

When I was young, I loved a book     1     (call) Grandmother. It’s about a girl     2     grandmother went to heaven. At that time, I didn’t really know what the words meant, but I liked the sounds of them when they were being read.

One night, I asked my grandmother     3     (read) it to me. I smiled 59.     4     (sweet) while she read. When she finished, I asked, “Grandma, do all people die?” “Yes,” she answered, “soone r or later.” “Why?” I asked. “How could you enjoy every second of your life if you knew you could live forever? But, what if you die?” She explained in a calm and     5    (peace) state of mind.“You never know how much you enjoy something until you lose it. It takes losing something to know     6     (it) value.”

I gave my grandmother a kiss on her face and     7     (say) goodnight before    8     (fall) into sleep. I told her that I would love her forever. It was later     9     my life that I learned the meaning and the     10     (important) of her words.

6 . Dealing with school stress is something most students have to learn to do during the course of their education.    1     Here are some tips for you to beat school stress.

    2    . Is there a certain person, or thing that’s causing you to feel stressed out? An important tool in learning to deal with your stress is to find out more about what’s causing it. Common reasons for stress at school include homework, grades, the lack of sleep and bullying. If you are being bullied, talk to your parents and your teachers.     3    .

Ask for help.     4    , find someone to help you. Everyone has to ask for help at times. Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re not independent or clever. Instead, it’s a sign of real cleverness to know your limitations.

Practice thought-stopping. Sometimes feeling overwhelmed (不知所措) in a stressful situation leads to fast, or “racing” thoughts. If this happens to you, try a way named “thought-stopping”.     5    . You may try saying. “That’s enough of those thoughts for now. I will get busy and come back to this after lunch.”

A．Know the source of your stress

B．When you have stress, keep an objective attitude

C．Get to know the way your body experiences stress

D．If you don’t know how to deal with a stressful thing

E．They may try their best to help you solve the problem

F．However, many students still don’t know how to deal with it

G．This means stopping your thoughts and turning your attention to something else for a while

7 . Around 2 million deaths each year are linked to physical inactivity. And a sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle is one of the leading causes of death in the world.

A new study published in the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine suggests that regular short exercise “snacks” throughout the working day might be enough to mitigate the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

For the study. 11 participants (参与者) sat for 8-hour sessions. During the sessions, they followed one of four exercise “snacks” — 1 minute of walking after every 30 minutes of sitting, 1 minute after 60 minutes, 5minutes every 30 minutes, and 5minutes every 60 minutes — or a “snack” with no walking.

The researchers found that participants’ blood sugar and blood pressure levels were reduced after 5minutes of walking for every 30 minutes of sitting.

Lead study author Dr Keith Diaz, associate professor of behavioral medicine, said the most exciting part of the new research is that they’ve answered how to prevent the harmful health effects of sedentary sitting.

The researchers also found that all exercise “snacks” resulted in a reduction in participants’ tiredness, and an improvement in mood when compared to no walking at all.

“Beyond improving your physical health,” Dr Diaz said, “having regular walks to break up your sitting will put you in a better mood and help you feel more energetic.”

Dr Diaz added that the next steps for the research include finding more ways to reduce the harmful effects of sitting.

“We hope to find the least amount of movement you have to do to prevent the health harm of sitting.” Dr Diaz said. “The reality is that many adults will find it hard to walk every half hour. So finding a more practical recommendation is still needed.”

1. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Measure

B．Reduce

C．Decide

D．Manage

2. What about the study excited Dr Diaz the most?

A．It got published in a journal.

B．It used a new research method.

C．It proved the harmful effects of sitting too long.

D．It found a way to prevent the harm of too much sitting.

3. What can all of the four exercise “snacks” reduce?

A．People’s tiredness	B．People’s weight
C．People’s blood pressure	D．People’s blood sugar

4. Why does Dr Diaz plan to continue the research?

A．The finding is likely to be wrong.	B．The solution may have side effects.
C．The solution is not suitable for all.	D．The study hasn’t got much attention.

8 . Step into Some of the Most Magical Places That Sell Books

Many bookshops hold events such as author readings, and the booksellers are usually happy to help visitors find their perfect title. To celebrate bookshops, here are some of the most interesting ones around the UK.

Tales on Moon Lane

This shop won Children’s Bookseller of the Year at The British Book Awards in 2020 and 2021. There are now two branches (分店) in London and one in Ramsgate, Kent. Tamara Macfarlane, the owner says, “The true magic of a bookshop is that the people who work there hold all the golden tickets ----and all you have to do to get one is just ask for some advice.”

Richard Booth Bookshop

The Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye is famous for its bookshops. Richard Booth was the person responsible for turning the small market town into a literary (文学的) destination. He opened his first bookshop in the town’s old fire station in 1962 and it is still there today.

How Brave Is the Wren

This is a mobile bookshop and tours the country visiting schools, festivals and markets. Jenny Moore, who creates and runs the mobile bookshop, says that one of the best parts of her job is selecting books to send out.

Bags of Books

This store in Lewes, England, aims to inspire young people. Owner Rachel Givertz and supervisor Nika Pavlinic say their favourite part of the job is “when people come back to tell you they loved the book you recommended”. They say if you’re feeling sad or angry, books can take you away from reality for a little while.

1. Which of the following won Children’s Bookseller of the Year in 2021?

A．Richard Booth Bookshop	B．How Brave Is the Wren
C．Tales on Moon Lane	D．Bags of Books

2. Who opened the bookshop in an old fire station?

A．Jenny Moore	B．Richard Booth
C．Rachel Givertz	D．Tamara Macfarlane

3. What do we know about How Brave Is the Wren?

A．It has many branches.	B．It was opened in 1962．
C．It welcomes kids and teens only.	D．It can travel to different places.

9 . The journey of learning Beijing Opera has been a meaningful one for me.

When I first stepped into the practice room, the sounds of instruments filled the air. The _________ performers moved with grace and their voices were full of power. As a beginner, I found it hard to _________ the movements and vocal techniques. It seemed impossible to _________. But with each practice period, I found the determination to keep _________. Repeating the steps and vocal exercises over and over again, I practiced _________. My teachers and classmates were very _________. They encouraged me during moments of doubt and told me that _________ was not given but earned.

As time went on, I began to see _________ in my performance. My voice became more _________ and my movements more graceful. I started to feel a connection with the __________ understanding the feelings they had through their movements and expressions.

Finally, the day arrived for my first __________. I stepped onto the stage and the music started. I put my heart into the performance. The cheers that filled the theater at the end of the show were __________. The journey was __________, but learning Beijing Opera taught me a valuable lesson: never __________. I will carry with me the lesson learned from Beijing Opera that will __________ me on the road to success, both in the world of Beijing Opera and life.

1.

A．surprised

B．traditional

C．important

D．experienced

2.

A．keep up with

B．get back on

C．stay away from

D．look forward to

3.

A．know

B．change

C．learn

D．share

4.

A．checking

B．going

C．asking

D．cheering

5.

A．safely

B．helplessly

C．quietly

D．tirelessly

6.

A．supportive

B．active

C．creative

D．productive

7.

A．kindness

B．success

C．wealth

D．chance

8.

A．details

B．value

C．methods

D．progress

9.

A．different

B．expressive

C．similar

D．encouraging

10.

A．characters

B．teachers

C．actors

D．members

11.

A．class

B．job

C．visit

D．show

12.

A．music to my ears

B．bottom lines

C．time on my hands

D．top secrets

13.

A．interesting

B．boring

C．challenging

D．meaningful

14.

A．win out

B．give up

C．wake up

D．stand out

15.

A．protect

B．trust

C．guide

D．pick

10 . The Australian National University (ANU) and an Australian start-up, Lunaria One, are teaming up to grow plants on the moon together, as early as 2025. Lunari a One’s ALEPH project is an early step toward growing plants for food, medicine and oxygen production. However, the problem is that the moon is like a desert (沙漠). There’s no life there, only dust, rocks and water.

“Space provides a unique opportunity to study how to grow plants in extreme environments,” said ANU Associate Professor Caitlin Byrt. “The extreme conditions that the Earth is facing because of climate change present challenges for how we manage food security in the future. Having controlled environments can create the ability to rapidly grow plants after natural disasters or events caused by climate change. So this project is important. If you can create a system for growing plants on the moon, then you can create a system for growing food in some of the most challenging environments on Earth.”

As to what plants to be grown on the moon researchers are still deciding, but one of the front runners under consideration is Tripogon loliiformis, a kind of Australian native (本土的) grass that can live in extreme conditions and survive for months without water. According to a plant biologist, even after losing more than 95 per cent of its relative water content, the dead-looking grass remains alive and continues to grow when provided with water. Whatever plants are selected, they will be transported to the moon in a dry and sleeping state and will come to life upon watering.

The ship will take off in 2025. Upon arrival, pictures and videos will be sent back to Earth over a 72-hour period and will be publicly accessible (可得到的). “The ALEPH project aims to make the science and engineering behind growing life on the moon open to people. And we hope to get everyone involved (参与的) and listen to their opinions. If you’re interested in the project, you can get all the necessary information from our website,” said Lauren Fell, the director of Lunaria One.

1. What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?

A．The methods of growing plants in space.	B．The challenges of growing plants after disasters.
C．The value of growing plants on the moon.	D．The need to grow food for a growing population.

2. Why is Tripogon loliiformis being considered for the project?

A．It can produce young plants fast.	B．It can live with little water.
C．It is the most common grass in Australia.	D．It can naturally wake up from a sleeping state.

3. What is Lauren Fell’s attitude towards the public joining the project?

A．Supportive.

B．Shocked.

C．Negative.

D．Worried.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Plants are on the moon for the first time

B．How to care for plants in extreme environments?

C．Why can this Australian native grass grow in space?

D．A space project aims to grow plants on the moon