1 . 海洋是人类文明的起源，也蕴藏着丰富的资源。但目前海洋面临着严峻的污染问题。假设你是李华，在世界海洋日来临之际，请向English Weekly投稿写一篇倡议书，呼吁保护海洋。要点如下：
1．简要描述海洋面临的污染问题     2．你的倡议
注意：1．词数100左右     2．可以适当增加细节，使行文更加连贯
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2 . Besides performing and modeling, Hannah travels the world giving presentations and talks, getting more people ______ (involve)in the conservation of ocean life. (所给词的适当形式填空)

3 . Visiting a science museum is a highly underrated leisure activity. Many people believe that museums are where you go to see the remains of dinosaurs and learn more about the origin of man.     1     Science museums offer much more educational activities and other fun-filled activities. Below are some benefits of making a trip to a science museum.

Gain learning resources.     2     At any science museum, you can find tons of materials. They’re offered to promote science literacy (科学素养) of people of various ages, education levels and backgrounds. Kids can even get involved in lessons to gain scientific knowledge.

Take professional development courses. If you think science museums aren’t for you because you’re not a child, you are mistaken. They also offer a number of development courses for specialists. Teacher training is such a course where educators can be given a better understanding of tour of a city’s culture, history, arts, and science.     3    

Attend fun-filled summer camps. Most people don’t know this, but some science museums have summer camp programs for kids of all ages.     4     Kids can not only gain some useful life skills but also make new friends there. In addition, abilities like independence can be developed.    5     It’s very likely that you will engage in some interactive program sand exhibitions when you visit a science museum. Exhibition halls like planetariums (天文馆) show explorers the wonders of the universe. Some other halls also encourage visitors to actively participate in the exploration of scientific concepts (概念) and phenomena by allowing them to touch, handle, and experiment with various objects and exhibits according to the proper procedure.

A．Go on field research in large groups.

B．This makes them become better educators.

C．Experience plenty of hands-on exhibits.

D．A science museum is an educational center.

E．However, this is only the tip of the iceberg.

F．If you’ve ever been to one, you know the benefits.

G．They give you the freedom to explore a topic in depth.

4 . Scientists have determined that July 2023 was the hottest month on record and that the Earth’s average surface temperature is the highest it’s been in at least 120,000 years.

There’s no shortage of advice for people in hotter-than-normal regions. They can wear a sun hat or stay in the shade (阴凉处). And when all else fails, go inside and turn the air conditioning on.

But wild creatures can’t enjoy the cool air indoors. Many people assume that wild species must have some ways of dealing with these unusually high temperatures. However, most of them can’t. If their body temperatures go too high or too low, they will die. So in addition to finding food and avoiding enemies, every wild creature must continually engage in an ongoing exchange of energy with their environments to ensure survival.

Birds do this by getting out of the direct sun, sitting still, and breathing shallow breaths. In short, they do nothing but breathe in the shade. This behavior is usually successful because it enables most birds to survive most of the very hot days. But it wrecks their schedule. Many birds no longer have enough time in their days to find enough food to remain healthy, especially the extra food needed to raise their young.

It’s not only birds that are suffering from heat, nor is it only land species: animals in the ocean are also suffering. The largest analysis (分析) of coral reef (珊瑚礁) health found that 14% of the world’s coral reefs had been lost in the previous decade due to heat. Another recent study predicts (预测) that over 99% of coral reefs will experience heat that they cannot recover from if the global average temperature increases by just 1.5 degrees Celsius, which, unless we massively reduce our carbon emissions, is likely to happen in the next decades.

Heat is damaging ecosystems everywhere, and we’re just in the early stages of climate breakdown. Humans are highly adaptable. The vast majority of wild species, however, can’t simply pack up and go someplace else. By continuing to pollute the atmosphere, we’re damaging their worlds and pushing ever-greater numbers of them into extinction.

1. How do wild species differ from humans in handling rising heat?

A．They can migrate to cooler environments.	B．They are better at cooperating with each other.
C．They have limited methods for adapting to it.	D．They are more resistant to heat-related health issues.

2. What does the underlined word “wrecks” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Represents.

B．Disturbs.

C．Adopts.

D．Meets.

3. What does the author want to show by mentioning coral reefs?

A．Land species are more easily affected by heat.

B．Heat can cause serious trouble for different wildlife.

C．Coral reefs are of great value to coastal communities.

D．Underwater creatures have adopted ways to control heatwaves.

4. What does the last paragraph imply?

A．Wildlife can adapt quickly to various environments.

B．Wild species have more natural enemies to deal with.

C．Ecosystems may naturally recover from heat damage.

D．Immediate action is required to protect ecosystems.

5 . “A good book is easy to find.” That is the message on a sign at Hernando Guanlao’s home in the Makati area of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines.”

Guanlao has transformed his home into a free public library. Visitors can borrow the books inside for free. Guanlao says he hopes his library will inspire people to read, especially the young.

The 72-year-old told reporters that his library includes books that all students can enjoy —— from young children in Kindergarten to older students in grade 12. And also his library has books for readers of all interests. His home is filled with thousands of available books.

He calls his library Reading Club 2000. It contains many different kinds of books, or genres. Genre is a group of artistic, musical, or literary works that share a particular style, form, or content. “There are history books, novels, children stories in my library,” Guanlao added proudly, “and there are cookbooks, science fiction, and even medicine books.” Almost everyone can find a suitable book, all for free.

He started his library more than 20 years ago when he set 50 books on the walkway in front of his home. Guanlao’s collection has grown greatly over the years —— thanks to a continuous supply of books from donors.

Speaking of donors, he said, “They just leave boxes of books outside my house.” He has also started donating books himself. He sends reading materials to public schools in far-away communities.

Guanlao’s efforts come at a time when reading ability among students in the Philippines remains low. The Program for International Student Assessment reports that reading scores in the Philippines are among the lowest in the world. Students in the Philippines are also facing learning delays in math and science.

Guanlao is firm about his goals, “My mission is to give away used and donated books to others at no cost,” he said, “and to promote education through literature.”

1. What’s the purpose of Guanlao’s setting up his home library?

A．To establish his fame in the country

B．To encourage people to read and increase education level

C．To set up a record for collecting the most books

D．To help people find jobs more easily

2. Which of the following words best describe Guanlao’s personality?

A．Devoted and caring	B．Outgoing and brave
C．Humorous and considerate	D．Ambitious and impatient

3. What contributes to his growing book collection most?

A．His own effort to collect books continuous	B．The government’s help and support
C．Warm-hearted people’s continuous donations	D．Help from public schools in far-away communities

4. Which part of the newspaper can this passage likely come from?

A．science report

B．sports

C．fashion

D．education

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the speaker want to be at first?

A．A research scientist.

B．An English teacher.

C．A diving instructor.

2. Where did the speaker go right after university?

A．To Australia.

B．To Jamaica.

C．To South Africa.

3. How do most customers know the speaker’s company?

A．From magazines

B．On the Internet.

C．Through word of mouth.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the most difficult thing for the man to play a superhero?

A．Keeping his figure.

B．Remembering the lines.

C．Completing exciting actions.

2. When did the man start acting?

A．After getting his first job.

B．When joining a drama club.

C．Before studying at university.

3. What did the man’s brothers like to do at weekends?

A．Play sports

B．Watch films.

C．Make posters

4. Who runs a business in the man’s family?

A．His mother.

B．His father.

C．His older brother.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the man want to deliver?

A．Some books.

B．Some brochures.

C．Some DVDs.

2. How long will it take the man to send it by Airmail?

A．Two days

B．Three days

C．Within two weeks.

3. How much should the man pay if he uses International Signed For?

A．₤9. 50.

B．₤11. 50.

C．₤13. 50.

4. How will the man deliver his package?

A．By Airmail.

B．By Air Sure.

C．By surface mail.

9 . This past summer I set out on a journey to Canada’s Arctic. When I left I was wrapped in a blanket of uncertainty and ______.

But when I first met the group members, I knew I didn’t have anything to ______. The group was amazingly ______ and I was soon part of a big family boarding on an amazing ______!

Approaching the Arctic, I was repeatedly ______ with its unusual largeness and its beauty. There I flew over vast glaciers (冰河) and stood on the frozen Arctic Ocean, ______   polar bears walk in search of seal holes, and _______ wait for a meal.

However, I also learned the pollutants carried by ocean from far away have a negative ______ on all Arctic inhabitants. And global warming has put polar bears at ______ because a warmer climate means that they have a shorter time to ______ seals on the ice.

During the journey, I talked with some ______ scientists about the ruins of homes once ______ by the ancient Thule people. I made good friends with people from different parts of world.

The Arctic is a land of incredible beauty which ______ to be preserved. I’ve learned why it is so important to ______ it. This journey has made me more determined to try to ______ that I do not leave negative or harmful footprints on either Earth or its people.

1.

A．relief

B．anxiety

C．pride

D．argument

2.

A．put up

B．prepare for

C．give up

D．worry about

3.

A．easy-going

B．well-behaved

C．sensitive

D．flexible

4.

A．failure

B．performance

C．adventure

D．conflict

5.

A．embarrassed

B．ashamed

C．amused

D．shocked

6.

A．watching

B．organizing

C．noticing

D．guessing

7.

A．painfully

B．patiently

C．unconsciously

D．doubtfully

8.

A．source

B．reaction

C．effect

D．development

9.

A．rest

B．ease

C．peace

D．risk

10.

A．hunt

B．explore

C．help

D．meet

11.

A．demanding

B．learned

C．modest

D．rigid

12.

A．classified

B．decorated

C．confused

D．occupied

13.

A．promises

B．benefits

C．deserves

D．intends

14.

A．take care of

B．make use of

C．run out of

D．became tired of

15.

A．deny

B．ensure

C．argue

D．overlook

10 . How to Boost Your Memory

The brain might be the place where memories are stored, and its memory capacity can be enlarged.     1    Taking steps to improve your lifestyle in the following four areas will help keep your mind sharp.

●    2     Exercise helps with the activity of brain cells and also helps reduce the risk of brain diseases. It also helps brain cells repair themselves and their connections to other brain cells. Memory can improve in both brain-healthy older adults and with mild brain disorder after a 12-week exercise program.

●Getting sugar from fruits and vegetables instead of products with added sugars is healthier for body and brain. Too much sugar restricts blood flow to the brain and can even cause brain illness. The real brain foods are those called the mind diet.     3    

●Sleep is critical for memory formation, especially long-term memory formation. That’s because when you’re asleep, the brain, runs the tape of what it recorded during the day, gets rid of information that isn’t relevant and then stores other information for the long term.     4     The more you can keep a regular sleep schedule, the better off your brain and the rest of you will be.

●Challenging your brain is of great benefit, too. Maybe you’re a crazy bridge player, a crossword puzzle lover or a regular lecturer.     5     To get the most memory boost out of puzzles or intellectual activities, the key is to keep things fresh and challenging. New and challenging activities help form new pathways in the brain.

A．Regular physical activities protect memory and thinking skills.

B．All the mentally engaging activities can help keep our minds active.

C．Exercise can build your body and improve your working efficiency.

D．Many lifestyle factors can have a positive effect on promoting your memory.

E．It emphasizes brain healthy intake of nutrients instead of high calories or sugars.

F．That’s why people diagnosed with sleep disorders are at higher risk of memory decline.

G．Long-term memory is essential for students who need to master large amounts of knowledge.