1 . How to Organize a Garage Sale

Have you been considering the idea of having a garage sale, but aren’t sure if it will be a success? Stay tuned to learn more about the tips!

Online Advertising is Key

About two weeks before your garage sale, you’ll want to advertise as much as possible.     1    . Advertise your sale so you can reach people who live in your neighborhood and beyond.

Create Lots of Signage

    2    ! Be sure to create plenty of large and colorful signs to direct people to your garage sale. Purchase a few poster boards, markers, glitter, stencils, and get decorating! Once you’re done, hang the signs on select trees and poles in your neighborhood. It’s critical that you clearly mark the date of your garage sale on every sign.

Create a Fun and Welcoming Atmosphere

Music, food, drinks, games, and more are fun for any occasion.     3    . When you create a fun and welcoming atmosphere, you’ll attract more visitors. You don’t host a garage sale every day, so why not live a little?

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Remember that not all prices are set in stone. While you are free to charge whatever you’d like, keep in mind that people may try to bargain, and that’s a good thing. The goal is to sell as much as possible. When a customer drives a good bargain, they put money in your pocket and take those unwanted items off your hands!

Team Up With Another Garage Sale

Community garage sales are a great way to meet new people and get rid of unwanted items in your home. According to The Spruce, “garage sales advertised as neighborhood or community yard sale tend to attract more customers.”     5    . Community garage sales are great in terms of organization, so you can delegate（授权）certain roles and responsibilities to those involved.

A．Be Willing to Negotiate

B．Make a Fixed Charge

C．Paper advertisement isn’t dead

D．The same goes for garage sales

E．They choose garage sales when they’re financially difficult

F．The Internet is full of valuable information and opportunities

G．That’s because people know there will be more variety at the sale

2 . Born in France, but raised in Spain, linguistics and literature professor Juan José Ciruela Alferez from the University of Granada is passionate about Chinese literature and has been doing some research about it. With painstaking effort, his Spanish translation of a Chinese classic was published last year.

Ciruela said translating the novel was an interesting challenge. In recent years, many Chinese works have been introduced to Spain. However, as most of them had been translated first into English and then from that language into Spanish, much of the originality was lost. For this reason, when the Spanish publishing house Kailas contacted Ciruela to translate it directly from Chinese, he accepted the mission immediately, even if it presented difficulties like a heavy workload within a short time limit.

“I encountered various difficulties, especially at the beginning of the task,” said Ciruela in an interview. “This novel, in particular, needs a prior reading process in which the translator gets into the plot and the characters, since at first it is difficult to enter the world that the novel constantly raises. So I read the novel first in Chinese, paying attention to all those details and how all of that could be translated in a way that the Spanish readers would understand.

For Ciruela, the most important criterion when translating is fidelity (忠诚) to the original text. While it is true that one cannot always be strictly faithful, he believes translators should not be too far from original texts. For example, the translation of culturemes (expressions of culture in language)is quite complicated due to the cultural gap between Spanish and Chinese. Ciruela believes that these must always be appropriate to the specific function they perform within the text, in each specific case and moment.

1. What does the underlined phrase “that language” probably refer to?

A．Spanish.

B．English.

C．Chinese.

D．French.

2. What caused Ciruela to translate the Chinese classic?

A．His passion for Spanish literature.	B．His determination to popularize it.
C．The lack of its direct translation into Spanish.	D．The loss of diversity in Spanish translation.

3. What aspect of the translation task does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．Its barrier.

B．Its principle.

C．Its style.

D．Its meaning.

4. What does Ciruela think is the most important in translation?

A．Meeting readers’ needs.	B．Targeting cultural phenomena.
C．Bridging the cultural gap.	D．Being loyal to the original text.

3 . Nature embraces us with beauty. Below, you will learn a list of famous natural reserves.

Natural Park of the Coral Sea

New Caledonia is famous for its beautiful nature, diverse species and wonderful coastal ecosystems. The Natural Park of the Coral Sea safeguards large marine (海洋的) habitats vital to the inhabitants, wildlife, and environmental protection of the territories in the south western Pacific region. The Natural Park of the Coral Sea in New Caledonia is a shelter for sharks, whales and turtles. Unique world-class diving locations can be found in the Natural Park of the Coral Sea.

The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument

Located in the central Pacific Ocean, the Pacific Remote Islands Monument area includes seven islands. There are 165 identified oceanic plates in the sites of diversity and species richness. It is one of the most beautiful tropical marine habitats. The island hosts corals, fish, shellfish, marine mammals, seabirds, land birds, insects, and the flora (植物群) existing nowhere else on the planet.

South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area (SGSSI-MPA)

SGSSI-MPA is a vast natural preservation and conservation area in the far southern Atlantic Ocean. Due to the isolated geography and freezing weather throughout the year, few inhabitants live in this location. The marine reserve’s laws in this location are highly restrictive, with no commercial fishing permitted.

Coral Sea Marine Park

The park is one of the world’s largest marine parks and is located off the coastlines outside the Great Barrier Reef. Coral reefs, deep-sea plains and canyons (峡谷) are among the unique ecosystems found in the Coral Sea Marine Park. Additionally, the marine park preserves sixteen bottom ecosystems, including canyons and plains. It consists of 34 larger reef zones and 15, 000 square kilometers of shallow reef systems followed by much marine life.

1. What is special about the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument?

A．Shellfish.	B．Rich species.
C．Unique flora.	D．Seven islands.

2. Why do few people live in SGSSI-MPA?

A．The climate is too extreme.	B．It’s a large preservation area.
C．Commercial fishing is banned.	D．It’s far from the Atlantic Ocean.

3. What do the four reserves have in common?

A．They are in the Pacific Ocean.	B．They are marine reserves.
C．They have some canyons.	D．They contain plains.

4 . When my daughter completes a task, I can’t help but praise her. It’s only natural to give praise where praise is _______ , right? But is there such a thing as too much praise?

According to psychologist Katherine Phillip, children don’t _______ from constant praise as much as we’d like to think. “Parents often praise, _______ they are building their child’s self-confidence.   _______ over-praising can have a negative effect,” says Phillip. “When we use the same praise _______ , it may become empty and no longer _______ by the child. It can also become a (an) _______ that anything they do must be rewarded with praise. This may lead to the child avoiding taking risks due to _______ of disappointing their parents.”

Does this mean we should _______ all the praise? Phillip says no. “The key to healthy praise is to focus on the process ________ the outcome. It is the recognition of a child’s attempt, or the process in which they achieved something, that is ________ ,” she says. “Parents should encourage their child to take the risks needed to learn and grow.”

So how do we break the ________ of praise we’re all so accustomed (习惯) to? Phillip says it’s important to ________ the distinction between “person praise” and “process praise”. “Person praise is simply saying how ________ someone is. It’s a form of personal judgement. Process praise is ________ of the efforts the person has just undertaken. Children who receive person praise, are more likely to feel shame after losing,” says Phillip.

1.

A．normal

B．intelligent

C．due

D．grateful

2.

A．analyze

B．define

C．profit

D．reflect

3.

A．convincing

B．believing

C．claiming

D．debating

4.

A．Therefore

B．Moreover

C．Meanwhile

D．However

5.

A．merely

B．rarely

C．gradually

D．repeatedly

6.

A．constructed

B．understood

C．prized

D．evaluated

7.

A．curiosity

B．potential

C．virtue

D．expectation

8.

A．lack

B．fear

C．infection

D．presence

9.

A．do away with

B．get away with

C．look up to

D．give way to

10.

A．other than

B．rather than

C．or rather

D．more than

11.

A．emotional

B．remarkable

C．essential

D．accessible

12.

A．pattern

B．custom

C．tendency

D．response

13.

A．identify

B．confirm

C．clarify

D．classify

14.

A．annoying

B．disturbing

C．great

D．crucial

15.

A．completion

B．objective

C．consequence

D．acknowledgement

5 . 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。

Jean’s dream was to be a great chef, so when she was 20, she travelled to France, which has the most famous cuisine in the world, to learn to cook. After twelve years, she was among the best.

Her father, Bob, was getting old, and she wanted to be near him. Jean accepted an offer from one of Washington’s top restaurants. The manager offered her a handsome salary, and 30% ownership of the restaurant. The next day, Jean went to sign the contract. As she got out of the car, she caught sight of a green sunshade. Instead of going to meet the manager, she crossed the street towards the old restaurant, Fargonetti’s. She pushed open the door and the memories came flooding back.

Jean’s mum died when she was just 11, and her father lost his job and was forced to freelance (从事自由职业). Money was very short. When Jean turned thirteen, Bob had made a reservation at Fargonetti’s, the capital’s best restaurant.

“I’m not hungry, baby girl. I had a huge breakfast,” Bob said. “This is all for you!” “Oh,” Jean cried. “Daddy was so silly! He’s been saving to come here for lunch for MONTHS and now he ruined his appetite with breakfast!” The waiter, Carl Bader, immediately realised what was going on and went to Mr Fargonetti, the restaurant owner, and told him about Jean and Bob.

An hour later, surprisingly, the waiter brought wonderful dishes and set them before the father and daughter. “Lunch is on the house with Mr Fargoneti’s compliments (致意),” Carl said. For Bob and Jean, it was a free but magical meal. They were on cloud nine when they walked out. “Jean,“ said Bob happily. “I feel our luck has changed!” And it did! The next day, one of Bob’s old friends called and offered him a job at a new magazine, and Jean believed Fargonetti’s had made it all happen. That was when she decided to become a chef!

Twenty years later, the old restaurant looked run-down and sad, but Jean recognised the waiter immediately. “Carl?” she asked delightedly.

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The man looked surprised.

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Jean was staring at Carl and a brilliant idea was taking shape in her mind.

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6 . Successful individuals do things just a little differently than the average people.     1     Here are four key habits that athletes have to create success.

· They get real.

Don’t let the professional athletes fool you. Achieving racing success is not easy, even though there are some people out there who always seem to make it look so.     2     They set realistic goals with each event. They equip themselves with effort, patience, and persistence(坚持) because they know the journey can sometimes be long and difficult.

· They have grit (勇气).

Anyone who wants to take charge of their own future must have grit. It takes courage and thick skin to become a successful athlete. Fear of failure can be very unpleasant. There will always be naysayers (爱唱反调的人).     3    

· They believe in being their best, rather than being the best.

Successful athletes know that there is always room for improvement. It’s like squeezing (挤) the last bit of toothpaste out of the tube. Just when you think it’s empty, you squeeze out just a little more.     4     Sometimes it involves a different technique, strategy, or even a different coach. It also may involve learning a new skill altogether.

·    5    

Successful athletes surround themselves with positive energy and other successful people. There is a quote that says, “Surround yourself with people who support your dreams.” In order to create success, you should find those people and groups that support your goals.

A．They hang out with good apples.

B．The same goes for athletes as well.

C．They put themselves in others’ shoes.

D．Successful athletes know this and plan accordingly.

E．Success, therefore, is built on small sustainable changes.

F．In order to do this, you must first believe in your ability to do so.

G．However, you must commit to your goals and hold firm in the face of difficulties.

7 . Drones(无人机) already fly and spy. Now, they can build too. A pair of drones working together made a tower taller than a person. Engineers demonstrated this new method of 3D printing in the lab. Mirko Kovac, who co-led the research, says that animal builders, bees, inspired him. They shared their success in Nature on September 22.

To print that person-sized tower, a Build-Drone carried expanding foam(泡沫). This material rapidly expands and hardens when sprayed(喷洒). The drone flew in a slow circle, spraying the foam downwards to form layers. When it ran out of material, it flew away so a person could reload it with more foam or replace the drone’s batteries. This type of foam tends to thicken unevenly. So, while a Build-Drone was being reloaded, a second, smaller drone surveyed the work. It was called Scan-Drone. It looked for places where the last layer was too thin or thick. Then it created a plan for the next layer to help even things out. This kept the tower straight and strong.

“This was an impressive demonstration,” says Andrea Tagliabue, who wasn’t involved in the research. As a graduate student in robotics at MIT, Tagliabue works on control systems for drones. However, he notes that the researchers still have challenges left to solve before 3D printing drones are useful in the real world. “Since these drones built structures inside a lab, they didn’t have to contend with wind or other outdoor disturbances. Also, cameras placed around the room could help track the drones’ positions and send them along the correct paths. Outdoors, the drones would have to navigate without this extra help,” says Tagliabue.

Kovac is already planning to do tests outdoors. He also plans to build more complex structures. He believes that drones can work together like bees in the future, and they will construct buildings or make repairs in places that are tough for human crews and heavy machinery to reach. “That may include disaster areas, the tops of tall buildings or even other planets,” Kovac says. “There’s a lot of interest in building on Mars with robots.”

1. How did drones make the tower stay straight?

A．They used hard and strong material.

B．They sprayed the foam downwards.

C．They kept a balance in layer thickness.

D．They thickened layers by adding more foam.

2. What does the underlined phrase “contend with” mean in Paragraph 3?

A．Rule out.

B．Compete with.

C．Give out.

D．Deal with.

3. What does Kovac say about the Build-Drones?

A．They are full of promise.

B．They are widely in use now.

C．They can’t replace humans.

D．They can’t do complex tasks.

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

A．Drones Can Think and Learn like People

B．Drones Work Together to Print Structures

C．Drones Will Change the Future of Building

D．3D Printing Gets Bigger, Faster and Smarter

8 . HIKING AT TEGERNSEE

The Tegernsee mountains offer tours for every taste with over 650 kilometres of marked trails. If you are expecting a summit (顶峰) moment with a view over the entire lake, then our mountain tours are the right place for you — whether Wallberg, Hirschberg or Riederstein: The Tegernsee mountains await you.

Tours offered

·Family-friendly circular hiking trails and high-altitude trails

·Winter walks

·Alpine crossing

·Mountain tours for beginners but also for advanced climbers

Hiking Tour features

Regardless of whether it is a “leisurely circular route” or a “mountaineer” type — everyone around Tegernsee is guaranteed to get their money’s worth because the unique breathtaking views of the Alps and lakes makes the every hike an unforgettable experience. In addition, the hiking trails are excellently marked and enable even inexperienced mountaineers to find their way around the Alps.

Hiking seasons

We recommend that you do not go hiking when temperatures are high in the high summer months or when there are heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. The best time is between September and early November or between April and May.

·Do not hike off the beaten track

·Do not leave rubbish lying around

·Do not feed any animals that you meet while hiking at Tegernsee

If you are out and about in the Tegernsee mountains, you should definitely stop in one of the numerous Bavarian mountain huts and treat yourself with a real Bavarian “summit bread time”. After all, you will still need energy to explore the many other mountains around the Tegernsee.

1. What is special about hiking at Tegernsee?

A．It has the longest hiking trail.

B．It provides winter hiking routes.

C．It is only intended for advanced climbers.

D．It provides beautiful scenery of the Alps and lakes.

2. What is the best time to go to Tegernsee for hiking?

A．January.

B．March.

C．October.

D．December.

3. What are tourists allowed to do while hiking at Tegernsee?

A．Hike off the beaten track.	B．Leave rubbish lying around.
C．Feed animals that they meet.	D．Eat some bread in a mountain hut.

9 . The human brain is the most complex and poorly understood biological structure known to man. Our human brain is relatively large for our body size and wrinkled in comparison to other animals’ brains. Across species, brain size and wrinkle number is related to intelligence.

University of Copenhagen researchers have made an incredible discovery seeking to learn more about the mammalian (哺乳动物的) brain. A vital enzyme, a special material, allows brain signals to be transmitted or transported. The enzyme is randomly turning on and off, even taking hours-long “breaks from work.” These discoveries could have a significant impact on our understanding of the brain and the development of medicines. The discovery is featured on the cover of Nature.

Millions of neurons (神经元) are constantly communicating with one another, shaping thoughts and memories and allowing us to move our bodies at will. Neurotransmitters are transported from one neuron to another by a unique enzyme when two neurons meet to exchange a message.

This process is necessary for neuronal communication as well as the survival of all complex organisms (extremely small living things). Until now, researchers all over the world assumed that these enzymes were constantly active, transmitting vital signals. However, this is not the case.

It is almost impossible to understand that the extremely critical process of loading neurotransmitters in containers is carried out by only one cell per container. Especially when we find that 40% of the time these cells are switched off.

Using a new method, researchers from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen closely examined the enzyme and discovered that its activity switches on and off at random periods of time, contradicting our previous understanding.

“Contrary to popular belief, and unlike many other proteins, these enzymes could stop working for minutes to hours. Still, the brains of humans and other mammals are miraculously able to function,” says Professor Dimitrios Stamou, who led the study from the research center at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Chemistry.

1. What is implied in the second paragraph?

A．The enzyme is continuously turning on and off.

B．Enzyme does not affect the transmission of brain signals.

C．No enzyme has been found in the mammalian brain so far.

D．Scientists used to think the special enzyme does not take a break.

2. How could we move our bodies as we like?

A．The communication between neurons happens without stop.

B．We shape our thoughts though we may not have good memories.

C．The newly found unique enzyme is at the most time switched off.

D．Neurotransmitters transport a unique enzyme from one neuron to another.

3. Why do the scientists think the discovery unbelievable?

A．There is enzyme in mammalian brains.

B．Mammalian brains function as human’s.

C．One cell can have such an important function.

D．40% of the critical cells are actually switched off.

4. What can be the best title for the passage?

A．A Surprising Significant Finding about Mammalian Brains

B．A Very Important Research Led by Professor Dimittrios Stamou

C．Researches on Brains of Animals Being Carried out By Scientists

D．A Completely New Method Employed by the Department of Chemistry

10 . 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。

Late one evening, my constant yawns(呵欠)convinced me to retire for the night. I put on a comfortable cotton gown, turned the lights low, and crawled into bed between the cool but comfortable sheets. To ensure a good night’s rest, I called out towards the kitchen to my smart speaker, “Alexa, play sounds to sleep by.” As I gathered my cozy sheet up under my chin, I felt at peace with my cat Bella snuggled up(依偎)to me.

During the night, a heavy object landed on my stomach, causing me to scream and sit up, only to discover that it was Bella. She had a habit of waking me up to get her a snack, but the hands on the clock said 3:00 am, and I was annoyed that she had interrupted a happy dream. I fell back against the pillow and promised I’d feed her in the morning. That wasn’t acceptable to her, so she continued to walk on top of me while pressing her paws into my body.

Because that proved to be unsuccessful, she jumped over to the bedside table and deliberately used her paw to knock things on the floor, one at a time, to keep me from going back to sleep. Her efforts paid off as I looked over in the dark room and knew the smug(沾沾自喜的)look on her face conveyed a serious demand. “Get up, human. I’m ready for my nightly treat.”

Knowing she would keep disturbing me until she got her snack, I took a few minutes to focus my eyes and heard what sounded like running water or someone pressure-washing a wall. I couldn’t imagine our apartment staff doing maintenance in the middle of the night, so I assumed I had turned off the water tap. I would regret the large water bill it would bring about, so I unwillingly got up and went into the kitchen. I found nothing out of the ordinary so I continued to search with Bella following me. I checked the bathroom, where I found no running water.

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Since the sound was still evident, I realized the seriousness of the situation.

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I didn’t see water on the wall, so I thought it wasn’t an emergency.

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