1 . He made every effort to smooth out his habitual worried look and wear a sunny smile, since a happy expression can lead to g______ (真诚) happy feelings. (根据中英文提示填空)

2 . The d______ (离开，启程) of the train was delayed by an hour, causing inconvenience for the passengers waiting at the station. (根据中英文提示填空)

3 . I have always enjoyed cold climates and connecting to the environment.

In November 2023, I joined the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (英国南极遗产信托基金会), the charity that looks after British heritage in Antarctica, as their _________. I’m responsible for sorting the letters that are sent here, the southernmost post office in the world. _________,I observe the environment and _________ my neighbours, the penguins(企鹅).

Five of us now share the island with 1,000 penguins, who of course are given _________. They have their own paths to walk down to the shore(岸边)and we get used to slowing down, always keeping our _________, and waiting for them to pass. Every two days we _________ the nests and eggs, and send that information to British Antarctic Survey.

When we arrived here in November, the base had been shut for winter, _________ when we got off the ship, we dug _________ through snow for hours before we could open the front door. _________ our lives here takes a lot of work, as we’ve got no running water, no showers, and there is a lot of snow __________.

As postmaster, I’ve __________ 20,000 letters so far, including postcards from stamp __________. They request particular postmarks or stamps, and can be very __________ about where they want them placed.

On our days off, we enjoy going on long walks around the island, taking more time for all the __________ things, such as slight changes in the weather and tiny green plants. Sometimes I feel __________ simply by looking at the sun reflected in the water.

1.

A．reporter

B．postmaster

C．researcher

D．explorer

2.

A．In other words

B．In turn

C．In addition

D．In summary

3.

A．keep track of

B．guard against

C．take control of

D．get hold of

4.

A．duties

B．supplies

C．preference

D．treatment

5.

A．secrets

B．balance

C．word

D．distance

6.

A．clean

B．remove

C．count

D．replace

7.

A．so

B．but

C．because

D．or

8.

A．easily

B．breathlessly

C．unwillingly

D．separately

9.

A．Discovering

B．Maintaining

C．Escaping

D．Enriching

10.

A．fighting

B．remaining

C．disappearing

D．digging

11.

A．processed

B．written

C．delivered

D．collected

12.

A．collectors

B．sellers

C．buyers

D．makers

13.

A．hesitant

B．curious

C．anxious

D．specific

14.

A．small

B．obvious

C．powerful

D．important

15.

A．worried

B．touched

C．confused

D．surprised

4 . 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。

Sun Zi Bingfa, or The Art of War, is one of the most     1     (influence) military books in the whole history of humankind and     2     (read) for more than 2,000 years. Sun Tzu, a legendary military Chinese strategist during the Spring and Autumn Period, is regarded as the ultimate master of war.

Sun Tzu moved to the State of Wu in 532 BC, and later completed the great military work    3     (compose) of 13 articles altogether,     4     he fully demonstrated his insight into warfare. He suggested     5     (analyze) the conditions between one side and the rival before drawing the war plan. He emphasized the victorious general must be familiar with his enemies just as    6     himself. He also explained two types of decisive factors: the objective and stable one, like the     7     (effective) of the army; and the subjective and changeable one, like the spirit of the soldiers. He believed that competition of economy between states is     8     nature of war. Meanwhile, the supreme art and goal of war is     9     (defeat) the enemy with strategies instead of only force. His spirit and wisdom    10     (unique) remind us that peace is the common objective we should pursue.

5 . My parents and teachers-even some of my friends—think I’m quiet and shy, really smart but not very cool. In fact, that’s who I am when I am with them, but not who I really am. The real me comes out when I’m around guys who are more like me-like Tom Henderson and Graham Barry. I met Tom and Graham at a Young Scientist contest last y car. The three of us were among the five finalists. As soon as we met, we really hit it off.

As we talked about the conference, we discovered that all three of us were interested in space debris mitigation, which is the study of the prevention of space garbage damaging satellites and the new space station. It was great to meet other people my age who actually knew what I was talking about. When I talk about “space garbage,” most of the kids at my school just say, “Oh, you mean like asteroid-type (小行星之类的) things? I played a videogame about that once.”

Luckily, we met each other on the first day of the conference, so we were able to spend a lot of time together for the entire three days. We talked about everything from the best schools to go to, what degrees to get, and even the names of the best people in each field. We want to study with the pioneers. Both Tom and I want to study with Dr. Claude Phipps, the inventor of a project that developed a laser (光) that knocks down space garbage before it does any damage to expensive space vehicles. Graham wants to study under Didier Patrick Queloz, the physics Nobel winner from the University of Cambridge.

Even though the three of us don’t get a chance to see each other very often, we’re still the best of friends. We call each other a couple of times a month. I always feel happy when I talk with Tom and Graham. It’s like the other person in me wakes up. With them, I’m my “real shade.”

1. What does the underlined phrase “hit it off” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Competed seriously.	B．Prepared fully.
C．Got on well.	D．Stood out fast.

2. What might the author feel when he talks about space garbage with his classmates?

A．Concerned.

B．Confused.

C．Disappointed.

D．Surprised.

3. What can be learned about Claude Phipps?

A．He is a Nobel Prizewinner in physics.

B．He finds some asteroid-type things.

C．He reduces the price of space vehicles.

D．He contributes to dealing with space garbage.

4. What message does the author most want to give us?

A．A friend is a second self.

B．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

C．A friend to all is a friend to none.

D．A friend is easier lost than found.

6 . Risks of Overtraining

Getting in shape and training for an event such as a marathon requires long-lasting and intense physical commitment.    1     But the truth is, sometimes the very acts we do to get healthy can actually push us past our physical limits.

Specifically, overtraining is a set of signs that occur when your body is not able to recover sufficiently before going into your next workout.     2    People tend to ignore them. Over time, the cycle of starting the next training session before allowing recovery causes breakdown of the very parts of the body that you work so hard to build up.

The structures and systems of your body adapt to the demands you have placed on them before the rest time. If your workout slightly goes beyond your current ability, it will adapt toward what you did in a positive way.     3    

Two main factors are necessary in recovery: nutrition. and rest. Good nutrition, including water and protein intake, is extremely important, especially within 40 minutes of your workout.     4    Your body uses the nutrients you have given it during the rest time. especially sleep, to strengthen.

One of the best ways to prevent overtraining is to focus on your morning resting heart rate.     5    Generally, you will detect an increase in your heart rate before the other signs show up. Tracking it in a log can be a great way to monitor your recovery.

A．It's easy to measure and track.

B．Allowing time for recovery is also essential.

C．The problem is that they show up very gradually.

D．Below are the signs and symptoms of overtraining.

E．Listening to your body will assure you of your fitness goals.

F．If far beyond, it'll take longer to adapt and may cause injury.

G．We generally assume regular intense exercise good for our health.

7 . In 2016, when I was on the graduate scheme (计划) at Deutsche Bank, Marie Inafidon, chief executive of Stemettes, who encourages girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), was also working there. I didn’t meet her at the time, but I did read an article about her and her career.

Learning at 21 years old about the career of a young black woman’s succeeding in a traditionally white male-dominated industry was one of the most influential things that ever happened to me. It gave me confidence that it was possible to do well in the office and work on personal external project at the same time.

Role models can play a central role in shaping a young professional’s career. They are especially important if you belong to an under-represented group for whom a lack of representation in the workplace can lead to feeling isolated and lacking in confidence. They can help those just starting out, whether or not they are a graduate as I was, to believe in their own abilities.

There’s a growing need to have accessible role models. Given the tendency to exaggerate (夸大) success stories, hearing from women who talk honestly about the challenges they have faced, either when starting a business or forming a new career path, is much more effective. A study revealed that 70 per cent of girls say they think differently about their futures after hearing from women role models.

I’m frequently asked about what businesses could be doing to increase racial diversity in the workplace. A good starting point is to actively promote and support the voices of the people in the organisation that are leading positive change and inspiring others. This makes a real difference. Unlike the tokenism (装样子) I still come across, which results in individuals being made the lone representative for a group without real support from the organisation.

Things came full circle for me when I interviewed Ms. Inafidon for my book in 2019. I was able to tell her of the incredible impact her passion and confidence had had on me as a graduate trainee and how grateful I would always be for that.

1. What do we learn about Marie Inafidon？

A．She became successful at 21.

B．She was a trainee at Deutsche Bank.

C．She encouraged girls to take up STEM-related work.

D．She helped the author with her external project personally.

2. Who can benefit most from role models in the work place according to the third paragraph？

A．Experienced professionals.	B．A graduate eager to succeed.
C．People without special abilities.	D．The young from an under-represented group.

3. What is effective in changing girls’ mindset？

A．Taking on challenging projects.

B．Reading more made-up success stories.

C．Starting their own business as early as possible.

D．Listening to women role models share their experiences.

4. What should businesses do to increase racial diversity in the workplace according to the author?

A．Encourage positive opinions.

B．Make more colored people authorities.

C．Include more people of different races.

D．Understand the true meaning of tokenism.

8 . “Sorry, I’m just now seeing your email!” (You sent it 15 minutes ago.)

“Sorry that you completely misinterpreted that thing I said.”

“Sorry you just rammed into me with your grocery-store cart.”

“Sorry” has become commonplace in daily conversations and communications. We drop it indiscriminately for all manner of things we really shouldn’t be sorry for. Is it time to stop?

“I wasn’t really that sorry,” admits Louise Julig, a freelance writer in Encinitas, Calif., who found she was constantly apologizing for the “delay” when replying to notes, even when there wasn’t much of a delay at all. “Sorry has lost its meaning, no longer a heartfelt declaration of remorse (悔恨) but just a subconscious response,” said Louise Julig. Now, faced with a blank email, Ms. Julig asks herself, did I miss something, or mess someone else up? If the answer is no, she’s not sorry.

I understand very well how she feels. When I searched my sent emails for the phrase, “Sorry for the delay,” the result was too many hits for Gmail to give me an exact count. I tried, in the course of reporting this column, to cut back on my apologies. Mostly I failed, catching myself exclaiming sorry! I apologized to the person I contacted for this piece when I called three minutes later than I was supposed to; then I apologized for only being able to meet him on the day I suggested, not the other; I even apologized in advance for any offence I might cause to him during the conversation.

While apologizing too much in daily life may not have serious consequences, doing so in business, especially when you’ve actually done something wrong, is just asking for trouble—you’re giving away your power, says Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

People are never satisfied with an apology, he adds. Exhibiting vulnerability (脆弱) only makes you look weak. Standing your ground comes with risks. You might not be liked. But he thinks it’s worth it. “You can either give in to what people want you to be, or you can decide that you are going to risk offending people. Life is about trade-offs (权衡),” he says.

1. What did Louise Julig realize at last?

A．She couldn’t help but delay replying to others’ notes.

B．She had a misunderstanding of the meaning of “sorry”.

C．She didn’t have to say “sorry” under many circumstances.

D．She often got people into trouble by delaying answering emails.

2. What does the author find difficult?

A．Apologizing by making a phone call.	B．Reducing the frequency of apologies.
C．Stopping someone from apologizing.	D．Finding out why people often apologize.

3. What does Jeffrey Pfeffer advise businessmen to do?

A．To take others’ apologies seriously.	B．To avoid offending people on purpose.
C．To maintain power by avoiding apologizing.	D．To make sincere apologies whenever necessary.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．Why we can gain benefits by apologizing.	B．Why apologies are unnecessary in society.
C．Why apologizing too much is not favored.	D．Why apologizing can offend people sometimes.

9 . People have come to understand the enormous impacts-beneficial as well as harmful- plastics have on human lives and the environment. As polymer (聚合物) scientists committed to inventing sustainable solutions for real-world problems, we set out to tackle the issue of plastic waste by rethinking the way polymers are designed so we could make plastics with recyclability built right in.

Everyday items including milk jug, grocery bags, and takeout containers are made from a class of polymers called polyolefins. These plastics are really durable (耐用的) because the chemical bonds in those polymers are extremely stable. In a world set up for disposable (一次性的) items, durability is no longer a design feature but rather a design drawback. Imagine if half the plastics used today were recyclable through twice as many processes as they are now. Also conventional recycling requires careful sorting of all the collected materials, which can be challenging with so many different plastics. For example, separating paper from metal doesn’t require complex technology, but sorting a container from a milk jug of a different polyolefin is difficult to do without the occasional mistake.

In a study published in Science in October 2023, we described a series of polymers with only two building blocks-one soft polymer and one hard polymer-that behave like polyolefins but could be chemically recycled. Connecting two different polymers multiple times until they form a single, long molecule (分子) creates what’s called a multiblock polymer. By changing how much of each polymer type goes into the multiblock polymer, our team produced a wide range of materials with properties that covered all polyolefin types.

Using the same strategy but by adding hydrogen, we could disconnect the polymers back into their building blocks and easily separate them to use again. When we made new polymers out of these recycled plastics, they performed just as well as the original materials even after several rounds of chemical recycling. So we were able to create materials with similar properties of the plastics the world relies on. We believe this work is a step toward more sustainable plastics.

1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about concerning plastics?

A．Their multiple uses.	B．Their chemical properties.
C．Their recycling challenges.	D．Their classification criteria.

2. A key factor of producing diverse multiblock polymers is ______.

A．mixing building blocks with long molecules

B．integrating chemicals into the two polymers

C．combining two different multiblock polymers

D．adjusting the percentage of the two polymers

3. Which is a feature of multiblock polymers?

A．They are made from sustainable materials.

B．They can be recycled by adding hydrogen.

C．Their reliability outperforms traditional plastics.

D．Their properties change with rounds of recycling.

4. Which of the following might be the best title?

A．Designing for Recycling	B．Classifying Plastic Waste
C．Replace Plastics with Polymers	D．Technology Creates the Future

10 . She told me that she had mailed part of the products and that the rest ______ in a few days.

A．has followed

B．have followed

C．was following

D．were following