On the occasion of the Year of the Dragon, the Tongliang Dragon Dance is certainly one of the most evocative (引起共鸣的) and atmospheric performances staged at
Tongliang Dragon Dance is a dance art form that began in the Tongliang District of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. The district expects to make use of the dragon culture
The dragon prop (道具)
“Tongliang is the home of the dragon dance, and the Tongliang Dragon Dance, during its long tradition, has evolved into more than 20 different
As one of the first national intangible cultural heritages, the Tongliang Dragon Dance
The Tongliang Dragon Dance has not only featured in major domestic (国内的) celebrations such
2 . The literature teacher entered the classroom and, with a smile on his face, said, “Hello, fellows!” Then he placed his notebook and books on his desk before stepping to the blackboard and picking up the chalk. Then he wrote down: “Who do I want to be?”
While reading the question, all of a sudden, I remembered what my grandmother said. Every time she scolded me, she would ask, “When are you going to become a person?” When I told my friend Firoz about these words, he burst into laughter.
Remembering my grandmother’s question and anger, I quickly covered my lips with my hand to hide my smile from the teacher’s eyes. But to be honest, I really had a dream deep in my heart. I wanted to explore outer space.
Our literature teacher had already announced that we would write an essay on an open topic. He wrote the topic on the board and took his place.
Most of my classmates had their heads bent over their blank papers. Some raised their heads and stared at the white ceiling, others scratched at the back of their notebooks. Baba Morad was biting his lips thought fully. Firoz was looking around. Part of my mind was busy searching for an essay topic, while the other was wondering whether dreams and wishes for the future are the same things.
My eyes wandered outside through the large glass window and stared at the sky where a bird was flying. I gathered my thoughts and began to write my essay, filling up the back and front of three white sheets.
Once again, I read my writing from the beginning to the end and was satisfied with the way I created it and the greatness of my desire. I looked around at my classmates, some of whom had finished their work, and some were writing, and then I looked outside.
The teacher, who had a long, dry stick in his hand to beat us sometimes, was walking around in the classroom. At the same time, walking under the watchful eye he would collect the essays of those who had finished writing.
1. 根据语篇内容填写表格（每空不限词数）| Where | In the classroom |
| Who | I, the literature teacher, other students |
| What | 1. The literature teacher asked students to 2. I remembered what my grandmother said. Every time she scolded me, she would ask 3. The dream deep in my heart is to 4. I began to write my essay, 5. At the same time, the teacher would |
按情节推进，用完整句子回答问题。
2. What did the teacher do after he collected students’ essays?
3. How did the classmates react to the author’s dream? Give your reasons?
4. How did the teacher judge the author’s dream and how did the author feel?
3 . We’ve all heard about techniques to get us more physically active — take the stairs and park the car a bit further from your destination. Now a study led by Dr. Buchman finds even simple housework may benefit brain health for the elderly.
“Our study shows exercise is an inexpensive way to improve health. It also shows exercise may have a protective effect on the brain,” says Dr. Buchman.
Previous research found just 45 minutes of walking three days a week actually increased brain volume.
The new study is unique. Dr. Buchman was able to analyze the actual brains of the study participants.
The study looked at 454 older adults who were over 70 years old when the research began. Of those adults, 191 had behavioral signs of dementia(痴呆) and 263 did not.
In the research, each participant wore an activity monitor called an accelerometer(加速度计). It measured those participants’ physical activity around the clock — everything from walking around the house to exercise routines. Researchers collected and evaluated ten days of movement data for each participant and calculated the levels of daily movement.
The findings show that higher levels of daily movement were linked to better thinking and memory skills. And when Dr. Buchman analyzed brain tissue under a microscope, this finding turned out to be the case even for individuals with at least three signs of Alzheimer’s disease(阿尔茨海默病). Even though these individuals might have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, 30 percent of them had“normal”cognition(认知), says Dr. Buchman.
Why one person shows signs of dementia and another, who has similar degenerative(退行的) changes in the brain, does not, is a mystery. But Dr. Buchman says the new findings suggest that physical activity may be protective, even among developing Alzheimer’s. It sort of masks the symptoms, he says. It suggests that you can have some control over your brain health even if you don’t have control over developing Alzheimer’s.
And, while intense exercise is highly beneficial, light activity can make a difference as well. “As long as you are doing exercise and you’re moving, whether you’re chopping onions or sweeping the floor, you can reduce your risk of cognitive decline,” says Dr. Buchman.
1. What does the new study led by Dr. Buchman find out?| A．Simple housework is a good way to get us more physically active. |
| B．Walking for 45 minutes twice a week can increase brain volume. |
| C．Exercise is the most expensive way to improve our mental and physical health. |
| D．Exercise may help improve brain health among elderly people. |
| A．it analyzed the actual brains of the participants |
| B．the participants involved were over 70 years old |
| C．the participants had signs of dementia |
| D．the participants were equipped with a special activity monitor |
| A．The study looks into why young people develop Alzheimer’s disease. |
| B．The study indicates that people with signs of Alzheimer’s disease will lose cognition. |
| C．The study finds out why some people with signs of Alzheimer’s disease have the abnormal cognitive ability. |
| D．The study shows higher levels of daily movement were linked to better thinking and memory skills. |
| A．Alzheimer’s disease can be totally cured by doing exercise |
| B．only intense exercise is beneficial to our health |
| C．doing exercise can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline |
| D．people with Alzheimer’s disease cannot control their brain health |
4 . With summer approaching, it’s time to find some good books to read. Here are some you might like to try.
The Big Miss
The author was Tiger Woods’ coach for six years, and the book is a behind - the - scenes look into the famous golfer’s private life. One reader wrote on Amazon. com , “I’m a big Tiger fan, and I read this in one sitting. Brilliant!”
Steve Jobs
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passed away.
This is the official biography of his life. It’s based on over forty interview s with Steve, his friends and family members, plus a few enemies.
The Hunger Games
The story is set in a post-apocalyptic（世界末日后的）future. Most people are very poor. Every year, there’s a game show（called “The Hunger Games”）in which 18 teenagers are sent into the wild to battle it out until only one survives. The book has just been made into a highly successful Hollywood movie.
Imagine How Creativity Works
This is a very fun and very convincing book about the creative parts of our brain. It looks at people such as Bob Dylan, and the man who invented post-it notes and asks why they were so creatively successful. The author writes, “Once we know how creativity works, we can make it work for us.”
The Venice Experiment: A Year of Trial and Error Living Abroad
A few years ago, real-life American couple Barry and Debbie decided to escape the rat race and live in Venice for a year. This is the story of their experiences there, and it’s full of funny anecdotes (奇闻轶事) about their struggle to adapt to the Venetian lifestyle. A fellow author said, “For anyone thinking of an overseas adventure, The Venice Experiment is a laugh-out-loud read.”
1. What is special about The Hunger Games?| A．It tells adventures. | B．It is based on real stories. |
| C．It hits the screen | D．It is the most popular book. |
| A．Creative | B．Relaxing. | C．Inspiring | D．Convictive. |
| A．The Big Miss. |
| B．The Hunger Games. |
| C．Imagine How Creativity Works. |
| D．The Venice Experiment: A Year of Trial and Error Living Abroad |
In a small Chinese village, a young girl named Mei lived with a deep love for painting. Her artworks, filled with lively colors, caught the beauty of her surroundings. Despite her talent, Mei often battled with self-doubt. She wondered if her skills were truly excellent or if she was just fortunate.
One day, Mei heard about a painting contest in the town called the “Sunlit Art Challenge”. Determined to prove herself and remove the doubts, Mei quickly signed up for it. The contest stirred a mix of excitement and nervousness in her. Mei spent countless hours perfecting her painting technique, pouring her heart and soul into her works.
For the contest, Mei painted a beautiful sunrise over the sea. The sun just started to rise above the horizon (地平线), its bright light beginning to shine over the ocean. The sun’s rays looked like golden light, spreading across the water and making it shine like a giant mirror. As the sun rose higher, it looked like a bright ball of fire, warming the sea and making the waves shine brightly. The sky changed colors too, from a soft blue to bright oranges, pinks and reds. It was like watching the day begin right there on her canvas (画布). Mei s painting captured the peaceful yet lively scene of the sun’s first rays touching the vast ocean, symbolizing hope.
On the day of the contest, the village square was filled with excitement. Artists from near and far displayed their works. Mei set up her painting, feeling both proud and anxious. As the judges evaluated (评估) Mei’s painting, her heart raced with nervousness. Since their expressions were hard to read, Mei felt like her doubts were right, that she wasn’t as good as she hoped.
When the host started to announce the winners, Mei listened with hope and curiosity. But sadly her name wasn’t called. Disappointment washed over her, and she forced a smile, applauding (鼓掌) the winners. After the contest, Mei felt disheartened. She thought her painting had failed to impress anyone, and she lost her motivation to lift her brush. At that time, Mr. Zhang, a villager, approached Mei.
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2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mr. Zhang told Mei that Mei’s painting was excellent and moved him.
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Mr. Zhang’s recognition of Mei’s works renewed Mei’s interest in painting.
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2. Write your own understandings of the relationship between family members.
3. 100—120 words.
On March 31, the Eiffel Tower celebrated its 130th anniversary since it opened.
The tower was created by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and was first intended as the main entrance
Visitors today can choose to climb 1,665 steps or take one of the original elevator cars
Today, the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of France, representing a feeling of pride and thankfulness. It is a global icon that can bring together people from different
9 . In a huge building after a long day work, I found myself standing next to a young man with a nice
We exchanged
I called her right away. Later, she
“Maybe he knows of you before because you are
| A．personality | B．smile | C．attitude | D．voice |
| A．proved | B．replied | C．showed | D．defined |
| A．styles | B．stories | C．lectures | D．methods |
| A．job | B．school | C．building | D．home |
| A．narrow | B．personal | C．good | D．powerful |
| A．cheating | B．dreaming | C．competing | D．pretending |
| A．buy | B．make | C．have | D．rent |
| A．increase | B．waste | C．pair | D．share |
| A．cake | B．music | C．wood | D．paper |
| A．found | B．told | C．became | D．asked |
| A．relatives | B．friends | C．families | D．roommates |
| A．well-trained | B．well-balanced | C．well-known | D．well-educated |
| A．spirit | B．time | C．goal | D．design |
| A．future | B．heart | C．honour | D．trust |
| A．effective | B．helpful | C．skillful | D．creative |
10 . Scientists agree that predicting (预测) when and where an earthquake will occur and how big it will be is not yet possible. Therefore, much research has focused on coming up with ways to reduce the damage from earthquakes, rather than trying to predict when they will occur. Specifically, finding more information about the place under the surface helps developers and others make safer choices when constructing a building. This is where Navakanesh M Batmanathan is putting his efforts.
Batmanathan is an earthquake geologist at the National University of Malaysia. He is actively engaged in mapping the areas surrounding earthquakes in Borneo. Faults (断层) are places in the Earth’s crust (地壳) that are weak to sudden movement between masses of rock, resulting in occasional earthquakes. Batmanathan is working to map the faults, as well as the infrastructure (基础设施) in the area of the faults, to hopefully reduce the potential damage that can be caused by an earthquake. Developers and engineers can use this knowledge to plan where it is safest to build and where earthquake-resistant structures are needed.
Batmanathan is using a variety of tools to map faults. Working on the ground to map the area is just one of the methods he employs. He also uses images from satellites and ground-penetrating radar (GPR). GPR is a technology that creates an underground image without digging. It has many applications, from finding the water level to understand soil and rock types for construction projects. Batmanathan and others are using this technology to map faults, and the areas around faults, to gain a clearer picture of potential earthquake damage.
It might not ever be possible to know exactly when or where an earthquake will happen, but Batmanathan hopes that his work will help educate people and better prepare them for earthquakes.
1. What is the function of paragraph 1?| A．Providing evidence. | B．Giving suggestions. |
| C．Introducing the topic. | D．Drawing a conclusion. |
| A．Studying volcanoes. | B．Recording rivers. |
| C．Predicting earthquakes. | D．Studying faults. |
| A．It can predict where an earthquake will happen. |
| B．It can be applied in mapping faults. |
| C．It can predict the time of earthquakes. |
| D．It can test the quality of the soil. |
| A．Mapping Faults for Safer Construction |
| B．Challenges in Predicting Earthquakes |
| C．The Future of Earthquake Prediction |
| D．Technology for Reducing Earthquakes |
