1 . How to Disagree Agreeably

Disagreeing can’t be avoided in our life. However, how things are handled, how you voice the disagreement and how the other party hears it, all make a difference.     1     .

● Pick your moments

    2     . To ensure your ideas are heard, choose the proper time to argue about things which you believe are meaningful and important. When the other party is in a state of pleasure,

your opinions and disagreements will bear more weight.

●     3    

The starting point is to understand the other person’s point ahead of them understanding yours. For instance, active listening is one of the most important skills. It makes the speaker feel respected and valued. The key to listening properly is asking questions.     4     and then know better how to proceed.

● Maintain emotional balance

When talking about topics that are important to you, it’s natural to feel strongly about them. However, when discussing your viewpoint, it is important to keep control over your emotions.     5     The more emotional you become, the less likely someone is to listen to what you are saying.

A．Be Open Minded

B．Understand the other person first

C．High emotions can make the situation even worse

D．Non-verbal communication can show you are listening

E．In this way, you can know exactly what you are disagreeing about

F．Speaking your mind without losing your cool needs the skills below

G．Being mindful about when to voice your disagreement is important

2 . At some point in most people’s fitness journeys, they hit a plateau(停滞期) — it seems difficult to move forward.     1    . In fact, the key to progress in your works is more likely doing less. Below, I’ve outlined some strategies to help you jump-start your progress in working out.

Put recovery first

Overtraining makes it difficult for you to make progress because you are continually breaking down muscle (肌肉) without allowing time to recover and rebuild. Although quality sleep contributes much to recovery, it isn’t the only factor.     2    . They help your muscle recover on time. When you’re finished, drink water and cool down. Finally, give your body the energy it needs to rebuild with a balanced diet.

Mix up your training

One of the most common reasons for hitting a plateau is sticking with the same workout for too long. Your body naturally adapts to repetitive movements, leading to few returns.     3    . Cross-training involves a variety of activities and exercises intended for different muscle groups. It’s like giving your body a wake-up call, leading it to progress.

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When you’ve exercised for some time, it can be easy to lose sight of how far you’ve come. Monitoring your exercise activity with a smartphone app or a fitness journal can help you recognize markers of your progress. Tracking a variety of measurable markers, such as weights lifted and distances you walked, will enable you to focus on the smaller yet significant goals that make progress more visible.

Remember, hitting a fitness plateau doesn’t mean you aren’t doing enough; it’s a natural part of the journey.     5    .

A．Track your progress

B．Make exercise part of your daily business

C．You can take longer breaks during your workouts

D．Pushing harder is not the answer when you reach the point

E．Celebrate your achievements no matter how small they seem

F．That’s why cross-training is important for overall fitness success

G．Using the strategies above, you’ll get back on the road to your fitness goals

3 . One e-toy for every person on Earth — that’s the surprising amount of electric trains, talking dolls, and other children’s devices thrown away every year. People usually consider electronic waste from computers, smartphones, and TVs to be e-waste, but they may not realize that “nontraditional” e-waste materials like power tools, LED lights, USB cables and countless other similar, also need special recycling. In all, people across the world throw out about 9 billion kilograms of e-waste commonly not recognized as such by people.

This “invisible e-waste” is the main focus of the sixth annual International E-Waste Day on October 14, organized by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Forum. According to the findings, for example, the total weight of all USB cables thrown away every year equals 6 Eiffel Towers. Meanwhile, if all this invisible electronic waste were packed into trucks, it could fill half a million 40-ton trucks, enough to cause a long traffic jam covering about 3,504 miles.

“People are familiar with common e-waste. But many invisible e-waste are ignored. How to have them recycled remains a big problem.” Pascal Leroy, Director-General of the WEEE Forum, said in a statement. Pascal Leroy asks that instead of throwing them away, people should take it to the local recycling facility. He says that a lot of electronic waste is right around us, and we need to raise awareness about this issue. He also refers to past campaigns that successfully made people more aware of plastic pollution and believes the same can happen with e-waste awareness.

1. Which of the following belongs to the "invisible e-waste"?

A．Smartphones.

B．Computers.

C．Talking toys.

D．USB cables.

2. Why does the author mention Eiffel Tower in paragraph 2?

A．To make the number exaggerated.	B．To show the destination of the wastes.
C．To prove it also has the same problems.	D．To give a vivid description of the large amount.

3. What’s Pascal Leroy’s attitude towards public e-waste awareness?

A．Hopeful.

B．Unclear.

C．Doubtful.

D．Disappointed.

4. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?

A．Recycle or Not? That’s a Problem

B．New Electrical Wastes that Go Unnoticed

C．The Shocking Amount of Electronic Products

D．The Focus of the Sixth International E-waste Day

4 . It wasn’t until Yash Gupta broke his glasses in taekwondo practice that he realized just how much he depended on them. He had to wait a week to get a new pair.

“I couldn’t see clearly in the classroom,” said Gupta, now 17. However, Gupta’s eyes were opened to a much larger problem. He saw on the Internet that more than 12 million children worldwide don’t have the corrective eyewear they need.

“It’s just a total disadvantage for them, because if you can’t see anything, you definitely can’t make the most of the education you’re being given,” Gupta said. “It would be impossible for them to fully achieve their potential (潜力). I had this problem for one week, but these kids have these problems for their whole lives.”

So at just 14, Gupta started Sight Learning, an organization that collects used eyeglasses from optometrists (验光师) and donates them to organizations that can deliver them to children in need.

For Gupta, who has worn glasses since he was 5 years old, the idea of repurposing old eyewear made sense. Most of his family members wear glasses, and just searching his own home yielded positive results. “I found 10 to 15 pairs just lying around the house in the drawers,” Gupta said.

With the help from his father, Gupta approached local optometrists, who agreed to put out drop boxes where patients could donate their used eyeglasses after getting a new pair.

Since 2011, Gupta has donated 9,500 pairs of glasses, worth nearly $500,000, to young people in Haiti, Honduras, India and Mexico. Gupta knows that the glasses he’s providing can make a big impact. “A lot of times, these families are in poverty (贫困),” he said. “With a good education, they can get a good job. Right now, we partner with international organizations. I’d like to bring this service to more countries.”

1. What led Gupta to start Sight Learning?

A．A local organization.	B．His failure in a test.
C．A nearsighted student.	D．His broken glasses.

2. Which is closest in meaning to “yielded” in paragraph 5?

A．Reduced.

B．Missed.

C．Produced.

D．Reused.

3. What does Gupta plan to do in the coming days?

A．Benefit more children in need.	B．Donate money to poor families.
C．Create jobs in his home country.	D．Sell new glasses at a lower price.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．Turn Weaknesses into Strengths	B．Help Children See Clearly
C．Bring Kindness to the Classroom	D．Protect Eyesight Properly

5 . A great printer makes an important part of a household working device, and besides work, they're useful for printing labels and scanning documents. We've selected three printers for the home.

Epson EcoTank ET-8500

The EcoTank ET-8500 is undoubtedly a quality product, coming with six-colour Epson Claria ink which can print up to 2,300 photos with one bottle. The printer can print in high quality in A4 and is more economical (经济的，实惠的), printing more pages with fewer ink bottles, eventually saving you in ink costs in the long run. It has additional A3 printing function-with Wi-Fi printing allowing for easy access from smartphones. There's also a double-sided printing feature and a maximum speed of 12 pages per minute.

HP Envy 6430e all-in-one

Coming in on the lower price scale for printers is the HP Envy 6430e, another all-in-one colour printer that comes with six months of HP instant ink, a service that sends you ink automatically (自动地) when you run out. Also featured is a document feeder that can take up to 35 pages at once, with automatic double-sided printing and borderless printing function.

Canon Pixma MG3650

The Pixma MG3650 is a more budget (预算)-friendly choice for standard printing with a slower print speed and no on-device control screen. However, you can fix and set up the printer easily, and connect with up to three devices to control it with, for easy and quality printing.

1. Which task can Epson EcoTank ET-8500 finish?

A．Printing files on smartphones with Wi-Fi access.

B．Printing 24 single-sided pieces of paper within a minute.

C．Printing over 2,400 colourful photos with only one bottle.

D．Printing more A4 pages while using fewer kinds of colours.

2. What do the last two printers have in common?

A．They can perform standard printing fast.

B．They are more affordable and cost-effective.

C．They can be connected with up to 3 devices.

D．They are sold with a quick ink sending service.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To promote products.	B．To report new trends.
C．To analyze office devices.	D．To introduce a working method.

6 . If you are visiting Austria then you must certainly not miss out on some of the unique Austria things to do.     1    

Climbing the mountain of Grossglockner

This is one of the high-altitude peaks (山峰) in Austria that has some unique features.     2     It is very nice for the hiking lovers and also many of the new tourists can travel here. There is very lesser difficulty in traveling the Grossglockner peak and any of the non-professional climbers can also hike here. As you move more upward on this mountain and get the view of the amazing region from the top.

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Vienna is one of the very historic places here which is visited by a large number of visitors every year. There are a lot of music venues, museums, fantastic events, and places with amazing architecture. The cafes and restaurants can simply make you feel very nice here. The food here can simply give you some of the fantastic tastes of the local food which you can enjoy. The markets here are full of some beautiful souvenirs.     4    

Enjoying the cultural events of Salzburg

Salzburg is a place of a variety of cultural events that are filled with many of the historic glories. These events are visited by the local as well as foreign tourists. In Salzburg, you can even find many of the places which are filled with historic architecture.     5     This place is also well-known as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart birthplace. The historic monuments (纪念馆) and the places of film shooting are awesome here and exploring these places is one of the things to do in Salzburg Austria.

A．Wander in the heritage (遗产) of Vienna city

B．Enjoy the breathtaking views in Vienna city

C．The popular The Sound of Music was filmed in this place.

D．Here, let’s look at the top things to do for tourists in Austria.

E．Actually, you will interact with natives in the markets and like the way they talk.

F．Without doubt, purchasing those is one of the best things to do in Vienna Austria.

G．This peak belongs to Alpine ranges with many amazing views observed from here.

7 . I must have been about 8 years old, and we were nearing the end of the first chapter of Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rowl. My mother was reading, and as the words to those first few pages filled the room, I remember the feeling that my heart filled up. The boy, the dogs, the forest: it was all so amazing, so new, and yet somehow so familiar.

It was one of many books my mother read to us as children. She started before I can remember, and continued until she thought we were no longer into it. Actually, I never really did outgrow it. I knew it was special then, and I realize even more so now. I know reading to children has educational benefits that reach beyond childhood.

Perhaps the most important value is one that cannot be easily measured: quality time. We are fortunate in a number of ways if we had an adult in our lives who had the resources and time to read to us. The quality time reading provides is greatly needed in our fast-paced world. I remember how we all cried as we neared the end of Wilson Rawl’s classic children’s tale. I remember lying in a hammock (吊床) together giggling at a spiders artistic creations in Charlotte’s Web. I recall not only the stories but also where we were when we read those stories: the precious moments of childhood, shared with my mother and brother.

When I think back to those moments with my mother, I am filled with memories of long summer afternoons when I sat next to her and the turning of those pages which is the greatest gift from those days. Those pages help a growing, learning young person build a sense of curiosity and a sense of humor. Perhaps most importantly, they introduce me to empathy and they open me to an appreciation of others’ experiences, and this appreciation is sure to impact how I view others and the world around me. I’ll always hold those memories dear.

1. How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1?

A．By introducing a famous book.	B．By describing her mum’s personality.
C．By making comments on Wilson Rowl.	D．By relating to her childhood experience.

2. What does the underlined word “outgrow” most likely mean in paragraph 2?

A．Fall in love with.	B．Lose interest in.
C．Get rid of.	D．Pay attention to.

3. What is the text mainly about?

A．The importance of reading.

B．The author’s favorite books.

C．The great impact on one’s life from literature.

D．The benefits of quality time spent on parent-child reading.

8 . Every year on Sept. 30, translators around the world celebrate International Translation Day. In 2023, under the theme “Translation unveils the many faces of humanity”, we dug into the various aspects of translation through the stories of one individual.

In the view of Xie Cun, a lecturer at Beijing Foreign Studies University, translators are like tour guides in the world of literature.

“A good guide doesn’t stand in front of the scenery talking endlessly but uses their knowledge and experience to lead tourists to the best viewpoints, offering explanations when necessary, and allowing tourists to experience the rest on their own,” he said. “I believe good translators do the same.” Xie’s opinion comes from his eight years of experience as a literary translator. Over his career, Xie has translated many literary works.

Xie’s journey into literary translation began with his cross-linguistic (跨语言学的) academic (学术的) background. During his undergraduate studies in Chinese language and literature, he discovered the power of translation. “I noticed that the same sentence could be translated in a moving way by one person but in an inactive manner by another. This comparison inspired me to give it a shot,” Xie explained.

After completing his undergraduate degree, Xie chose to pursue translation as his master’s major, focusing on research and practice in the field.

For Xie, the combination of two languages can create amazing connections, spreading language with new possibilities. “Literary creation can only shape one author. However, literary translation allows me to become countless authors, shaping a new self through the collision (碰撞) of different voices,” he said.

“I hope that the young people who are about to begin the path of literary translation can protect modern Chinese language with love and responsibility, contributing to the growth of our language and literature with the nutrients (营养物) of foreign literature,” he said.

1. What is the function of Paragraph 1?

A．To tell readers about a festival.

B．To introduce the topic of the text.

C．To attract readers’ interests in translation.

D．To stress several different aspects of translation.

2. What is a translator’s duty according to Xie Cun?

A．To employ their professional skills.

B．To give listeners more thinking space.

C．To contribute to better communication.

D．To translate as many works as possible.

3. How did Xie Cun find translation changeable?

A．By reading many literary works.

B．By comparing different versions of translation.

C．By translating the same sentence in various ways.

D．By majoring in literary translation and linguistics.

4. Who are Xie’s words in the last paragraph aimed at?

A．Translators desiring to broaden their horizons.

B．Researchers who are working on the translation skills.

C．Young people who will get down to literary translation.

D．Professional translators experienced in literary translation.

9 . A few days ago I landed at the Bombay Airport and took a taxi to my scheduled destination in South Bombay. I was enjoying the busy traffic with people _______ in every direction, and we got stuck at a busy crossing.

As we _______ the signal to turn green, my eyes met up with a poor young boy, about 12 years old. He removed a piece of bread from his pocket and took a _______.

As he was about to take his next bite, a _______ dog wagged his tail (摇尾巴) looking at him. Without hesitation, he put the bread on the _______ for the dog to eat.

The dog smelled the bread and walked away. Then, he _______ the bread and ate it!

My heart cried and wanted to walk up to the boy, but before I could open the door the _______ turned green and our car drove away. At dinner, I _______ I was thinking of approaching the boy but _______ did. I could have walked up to him as long as l had stopped the ________.

All I did was thinking and this poor little boy who had only one piece of bread shared it with the dog, though he himself seemed to be very ________.

I learnt one of the biggest lessons the boy taught me without a(n) ________. He taught me to share love and happiness. I am so ________ to have learnt this lesson from my “little unknown master”. It is my moral duty to share this ________ with all my friends, since I believe they are as ________ as the boy.

1.

A．waving

B．rushing

C．pressing

D．clapping

2.

A．waited for

B．found out

C．made out

D．stared at

3.

A．sort

B．vote

C．bite

D．search

4.

A．familiar

B．fancy

C．retired

D．homeless

5.

A．road

B．taxi

C．dish

D．basket

6.

A．picked out

B．picked up

C．put away

D．put down

7.

A．guy

B．equipment

C．data

D．signal

8.

A．inspired

B．wondered

C．realized

D．hoped

9.

A．seldom

B．never

C．incredibly

D．typically

10.

A．taxi

B．bus

C．looker-on

D．passer-by

11.

A．tough

B．young

C．hungry

D．energetic

12.

A．conversation

B．explanation

C．comment

D．image

13.

A．fortunate

B．concerned

C．super

D．ashamed

14.

A．journey

B．loss

C．accident

D．incident

15.

A．grateful

B．creative

C．determined

D．kind

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。

My little brother Peter and I got permission from our parents to camp in a field close to our farm. But, being adventurous boys, we knew it would be more exciting to camp in the woods that lay beyond the river. Excited, we went away with our tent and food.

Carrying our heavy load, we walked along the riverbank, hardly noticing the distance or the burning sun. We were eager to reach our destination before lunchtime. Along the way, we saw some birds searching for food around a fallen tree trunk. As we entered the cool, shadowy woods, we began to search for a suitable camping spot. Peter wanted to stay close to the river at the edge of woods, but I insisted that we camp further away. Unwillingly, Peter followed me deeper into the woods. “This is really a wonderful setting! ” I said in excitement. We put up our tent, and settled down to eat the sandwiches we had made. About an hour later, we decided to find our way

back to the river to catch some fish.
注意：1. 续写词数应为100个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Are you sure that this is the right way? ” Peter asked.
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Returning home, we couldn’t wait to tell the anxious parents about our adventure story.
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