1 . Rising Legacy High School senior Brianna Ortiz is one of five students in the US and the only Texan to be selected to attend the International Science School (ISS) this summer in Australia.
This famous programme, designed to inspire young minds and awaken a passion for space exploration, provides students with an immersive and educational experience that promises to shape their future in the field of space science.
Brianna’s space journey started when she tooke part in MISD’s Orbitz program in the fall of 2021. That experience gave her the opportunity to apply for ISS through an extensive application process that included letters of recommendation, writing essays and an interview. ISS selected Brianna from a highly competitive pool of international applicants who share an enthusiasm for space exploration.
During the program, Brianna will have the privilege of engaging with outstanding scientists, engineers and educators who will guide her through a series of hands-on activities, simulations (模拟), and lectures. This comprehensive training will provide her with invaluable knowledge about space travel, rocketry, robotics, and other essential aspects of the aerospace industry.
“This is a dream come true for me, and I can’t wait to immerse myself in the world of space exploration,” Brianna said. “When I was little, I wanted to be an astronaut, but now I’m interested in becoming an aerospace engineer and building rockets that impact the way we live here on Earth.”
Brianna said one of the things she’s most looking forward to is the opportunity to cooperate with fellow like-minded students from around the world. They will participate in team-building exercises, problem-solving challenges, and space mission simulations, developing essential skills such as leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication.
The experience gained at ISS will broaden Brianna’s horizons and inspire her to pursue a career in the exciting field of space exploration.
1. What is the aim of ISS?| A．To select the best talent. |
| B．To cultivate excellent astronauts. |
| C．To help students develop a strong mind. |
| D．To get students interested in space exploration. |
| A．Difficult. | B．Painful. | C．Creative. | D．Slow. |
| A．Experience space travel. | B．Listen to lectures by experts. |
| C．Work in an aerospace factory. | D．Participate in robotics development. |
| A．She has great teamwork skills. |
| B．She has been the best students at ISS. |
| C．She dreams of being an astronaut after attending ISS. |
| D．She has been interested in space exploration since childhood. |
2 . Social media is a double-edged sword. It can be good or bad, depending on how people use it. Here are several ways to help one use it responsibly.
Social media can be a big waste of time if you spend most of your day looking through what other people post, commenting on and liking things, or looking at every message on your device. Instead, you should learn to practice some self-control and limit your usage every day.
Think twice before posting something.
Materials posted on social media are often more lasting than you think. And even if your post is deleted, words and images you upload on these platforms can remain online and be difficult to remove.
Learn to check the truth of things that you see.
Some of the things you see on social media might not necessarily be true, especially when it comes to news and information. You may immediately believe what you see and read. The danger of this behavior is that you might be spreading misinformation if you share what you have seen before checking the truth of the post.
| A．Follow those that matter to you. |
| B．Don’t let social media eat all your time. |
| C．And you never know where they might end up. |
| D．What’s more, avoid posting unprofessional photos or bad comments. |
| E．Social media can have a powerful impact on a person’s emotional state. |
| F．Just make it a practice to research the accuracy of any information or image. |
| G．For example, try setting specific times per day when you check your social media accounts. |
3 . The development of technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), is changing the job market, resulting in both new opportunities and challenges. It is a chief concern for students thinking about their employment.
Employers are paying more attention to human-centered skills such as problem-solving, and creativity. The ability to master these skills is becoming significant in the job market today. However, most education systems still attach more importance to knowledge transfer, memorization and tests, and fail to foster human-centered skills. Therefore, it is of importance for young people to actively seek out opportunities to build them.
By developing a connection to the world around them, and a deeper understanding of the systemic issues that exist within it, students can strengthen skills such as cooperation and problem-solving. For example, Esther, an 18-year-old student, worked with her friends to develop a digital skills programme for young people, after discovering that only three in every 20 students in her community in Lagos were confident in using technology. Through the activity, Esther learned about her community’s needs, found a sense of purpose and practised skills. Her intention was not to improve employability, but the skills she developed are exactly those that will set her up in a changing workplace.
These are uncertain times, to be sure. Young people may worry about their job opportunities. But with the human-centered skills developed, the possibilities for careers are at the fingertips and the future is far more attractive.
1. What is a chief concern for students who think about their employment?| A．Automation in almost all industries. |
| B．The development of advanced technology. |
| C．The impact of technology on the job market. |
| D．Employers’ increasing focus on human-centered skills. |
| A．Develop. | B．Affect. | C．Protest. | D．Conduct. |
| A．To improve her employability. |
| B．To select her future field of work. |
| C．To learn about advanced technology with friends. |
| D．To promote technology use among young people. |
| A．How to plan your future career? |
| B．Future job market will be challenging |
| C．How to build your human-centered skills? |
| D．Human-centered skills will be important for future jobs |
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1. What is special about the locket?| A．It is designed for daughters. |
| B．It can be extended to 20 inches. |
| C．It is made of gold and diamonds. |
| D．It includes a sincere message inside. |
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| A．A travel guide. | B．An advertisement. |
| C．A textbook. | D．An academic article. |
5 . I felt anxious when going into my room from school. Every day, my room was something different. The hours away at school were long enough to cause a terrible change to my peaceful harbor. Today was no exception.
As I entered the house, Mom greeted me with a smile. It seemed like nothing was wrong. But I was still doubtful about it. Yesterday, around the mouth of my favorite figurine (小雕像) was a chocolate cookie. Obviously, Callie had enjoyed the cookie so much that she wanted to share it with my angel.
I looked around for Callie, who had just turned three. I didn’t see her, but I heard the TV blaring (发出声音) in the other room. As I examined the family room, I noticed it was pretty messy. There were toys all over the floor, but none of them seemed to be mine. Maybe she hadn't entered today. I was so hopeful that I breathed a sigh of relief.
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1. The purpose of the first paragraph is to introduce ______.| A．the unique family tradition | B．the background of the story |
| C．the challenges of school life | D．the troubles in high school |
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| C．Horrible and awkward. | D．Shallow and energetic. |
| A．She was friendly to her sister. | B．She was angry with her sister. |
| C．She refused to accept her sister’s apology. | D．She thought her sister had done nothing wrong. |
| A．Her sister’s honesty. | B．The promise to her sister. |
| C．The love between sisters. | D．Her sister’s younger age. |
| A．$30. | B．$20. | C．$10. |
9 . ChatGPT is a new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that can write essays, solve complex problems, compose song lyrics, and more. It has caused a new moral panic as many teachers, parents, and even some teens are convinced that students will use this tool to cheat. In response, a number of school districts have moved to ban ChatGPT.
Moral panics generally reveal underlying beliefs in technological determinism, so before jumping on the trend of banning ChatGPT, remember that technology will continue to be a big part of our kids’ lives. There is no putting that horse back in the barn, so it’s a good idea to figure out how to prepare kids to navigate a world with AI.
Preparing kids for AI means teaching them the skills and knowledge they need to work with AI technologies. Foremost among these are critical thinking and ethical (合乎道德的) decision-making. This includes learning how to check information sources to develop data literacy and understanding key ethical concepts such as copyright and privacy. It also means age-appropriate exposure to the benefits, challenges, and dangers of AI tools as they emerge.
As parents, you’d better not dismiss a tool like ChatGPT until you explore it for yourself. Think about how you would use ChatGPT. I asked it to write a recipe for Sole Meuniere (香煎鳎目鱼). It was very fast and accurate and included serving suggestions.
Ask your kids to brainstorm how they might use ChatGPT. Ask ChatGPT some questions together with your kids. All questions can lead you to a discussion about when it’s a helpful tool and what uses would be unethical or inappropriate.
AI is driving a lot of our interactions with technology. But it will never replace human cognition and will not go away. The only way to make use of its potential is to learn how to use it well.
1. What is the main purpose of paragraph 1?| A．To raise a question to be discussed. |
| B．To list some interesting phenomena. |
| C．To express the main idea of the text. |
| D．To introduce a new trend in technology. |
| A．Tolerant. | B．Opposed. | C．Neutral. | D．Unclear. |
| A．To show that ChatGPT is easy to use. |
| B．To encourage readers to use ChatGPT in their daily life. |
| C．To prove that ChatGPT is commonly used in many aspects of life. |
| D．To inspire readers to consider whether ChatGPT would be useful for them. |
| A．Kids should be allowed to explore AI freely. |
| B．Parents should instruct kids to use AI properly. |
| C．AI will replace human cognition in some fields. |
| D．AI needs to be improved to answer all questions. |
