1 . Recently, scientists have succeeded in creating the world’s first mental images of objects and landscapes from human brain activity by using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, local media reported.

The team of scientists from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and other organizations was able to produce rough images of a leopard, with a recognizable mouth, ears and spotted pattern, as well as objects like an airplane with red lights on its wings, Kyodo News reported Saturday.

The technology, known as “brain decoding,” enables the visualization of perceptual (感知的) contents based on brain activity, and could be applied to the medical and welfare fields, the report said.

Participants were shown 1,200 images of objects and landscapes, with the relationship between their brain signals and the images analyzed and quantified using functional magnetic resonance (磁共振) imaging. The same images were input into the generative AI to learn their correspondence with the brain activity.

The technology could be used in the development of communication devices and to gain an understanding of the brain mechanisms of illusion and dreams, according to the researchers.

QST researcher Kei Majima said humans have used microscopes and other devices to view a world that was invisible to the naked eye, but they have not been able to step inside a person’s mind, noting this is the first time for humans to peer inside another person’s mind.

The findings were published recently in the online edition of the international scientific journal Neural Networks.

1. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A．Scientists successfully drew the mental images of human activity.

B．Scientists managed to produce pictures of leopard which can be recognized.

C．By using this AI technology, scientists could draw any object even an airplane.

D．This technology has been applied widely in the world.

2. What’s the main idea of the paragraph 4?

A．The conclusion of the research.

B．The procedure of the research.

C．The background of the research.

D．The importance of the research.

3. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A．It could be used in the medical field.

B．It could be used in the welfare area.

C．It could be used in the development of digital devices.

D．It could be used to understand the brain mechanisms of dreams.

4. What is the significance of the technology?

A．To help people view a world that was invisible to the naked eye.

B．To be applied in the medical fields to cure heart diseases.

C．To generate AI images of objects and landscapes.

D．To provide the opportunity to look into people’s mind.

2 . How to Create a Home First Aid Kit

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, so having a properly stocked first aid kit in your home is an easy but essential part of good emergency preparation. Here are some useful tips for you to personalize your own first aid kit.

Pick a good container. You can buy pre-filled first aid kits, and you can also buy empty first aid kit containers.    1    One good choice is a large, water-resistant, flexible plastic container with either a zipper (拉链) closure or a lid. Lunchboxes are also another good option.

    2    When your child is crying about a wound on her knee, you don't want your home kit buried on the back of a closet. Establish a clearly-defined, consistent spot for your first aid kit, on a visible closet shelf, for instance, and inform everyone in your home of its location.

Teach your family about the kit.     3     For younger children who shouldn’t try to use the items in the kit, teach them where it is located, so they could show a visitor, relative, babysitter, etc. For older children and adults, instruct them on when to retrieve (收回) the kit and how to use the various items in it.

Keep your kit up-to-date. No one wants to fetch a first aid kit and find the bandage box empty or the painkillers expired.     4     You’ve probably heard that you should check the batteries in your smoke detectors. This would also be a good opportunity to check the status of your first aid kit and restock it as needed.

Create a checklist to include with the kit. Stock your first aid kit and record every item on a sheet of paper you can keep it in the kit. Record amounts and expiration dates next to the listed items on the checklist you include in your kit.     5    

A．Make sure anyone who retrieves the kit knows what it includes and does not include.

B．Make sure everyone in your home knows the location of the kit and when to retrieve it.

C．Make your kit safely accessible.

D．But you almost already have a perfectly good first aid kit container in your home.

E．Keep track of supply amounts and expiration dates regularly.

F．Make your kit clearly recognizable.

G．Or you can buy a first aid kit in the store.

3 . “Are you okay?” My brother Matthew asked from the driver’s seat as we hung upside down, trapped by our seat belts and covered in sand. Off-roading (越野驾驶) on 85,000 acres of dunes (沙丘) in California had become our tradition. I felt the blood rushing to my head, my heart pounding like the loud bass in a car. It reminded me of the four bass-loving brothers who lived across from us growing up. As a little girl, I often wondered if Matthew and I would ever have their friendship.

When Matthew found out he was to have a baby brother, he was over the moon. But to everyone’s surprise, “It’s a girl!” His disappointment was obvious.

As soon as I could walk, my big brother was everything to me, my idol. But to him, I was an annoyance, though he found comfort in tormenting (捉弄) me. Yet, I put up with it, waiting for moments when he’d reach out from his loneliness.

The sibling relationship is unique, and it’s often the longest relationship we have in our entire lives. After learning that I missed him, Matthew unexpectedly invited me to visit him at university.In his room, he handed me a drink. We didn’t need many words; as siblings, we had a simple way of chatting.

He knew about my struggles — the family secrets — and became my rock. When I was excluded from the family Thanksgiving, he refused to attend without me. Instead, we had dinner — just the two of us.

My big brother, once a tormentor, had become my protector and friend. But after our off-roading accident, I saw him differently — vulnerable and unprotected. “Are you okay? Are you bleeding?” I checked his injuries. The man I’d seen as strong was now human, fragile.

As we got ourselves back upright, I realized it was time for me to be his protector. Our shared bond had grown even deeper. I looked at my big brother, and we both smiled. Without him, my life would be unimaginably different. It was my turn to protect him. Thankfully, we had let each other in.

1. Why did the author’s heart pound like the loud bass?

A．Because she was reminded of the four brothers who loved loud bass.

B．Because she admired the friendship between the four bass-loving brothers.

C．Because she was trapped in the upside-down car.

D．Because she liked listening to the loud bass in a car.

2. What does the underlined phrase “over the moon” mean in paragraph 2?

A．Land on the moon.

B．Greatly delighted.

C．Totally disappointed.

D．Extremely exhausted.

3. Why my brother became my rock?

A．He was excluded from the family Thanksgiving.

B．He knew his own struggles and family secrets.

C．He supported me when I was not included in the family gathering.

D．He refused to attend the family Thanksgiving party with me.

4. Which of the following can best describe my brother?

A．Creative and brave.

B．Ambitious and romantic.

C．Courageous and humorous.

D．Thoughtful and protective.

4 . A Taste of China

I once travelled across China. As a chef, I really felt at home with this place and realized that its variety of food is as vast as its land.

In Beijing, I took to eating Beijing Roast Duck. The barbecue gives it that famous smoky flavour. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, the tender and juicy duck goes well with the pancakes and the sweet sauce. People say that when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Table manners are no exception. I had to hold chopsticks instead of a knife and fork while eating.

In Shandong, I came across Four-Joy Meatball in a wedding feast. The large round meatball is steamed through to keep its original flavor. Slightly rough and brown outside but incredibly soft inside, it melts in the mouth. I didn’t think anything could beat my tender bacon until I met it!

When it comes to something spicy, what else but Chongqing hot pot! There is nothing that a hot pot can’t fix, so no tour of China is complete without trying a hot pot. In the restaurant I chose, there were so many customers eating that there’s not enough room to swing a cat. I have to say my mouth was on fire but I just couldn’t stop!

As well as a burning mouth, I was left with a full stomach, some lovely memories, and a wider understanding of the tastes of China.

1. What do Beijing Roast Duck and Four-Joy Meatball have in common?

A．They adopt the same cooking method.	B．They’re served with dipping sauce.
C．They have crispy skin and tender meat.	D．Their flavour defeat tender bacon

2. What can we know from the fourth paragraph?

A．Chongqing hot pot is the only spicy food.

B．Hot pot is a must when traveling in China.

C．Pets are not allowed into hot pot restaurants.

D．Spicy food fails to appeal to the author.

3. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A travel journal.	B．A restaurant guide
C．A Chinese recipe.	D．An online food review.

5 . 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。
       In response to growing concerns over the worsening state of the Great Wall, China’s cultural heritage department recently issued measures to safeguard the iconic (标志性的) structure.
       As     1    unique symbol of Chinese culture, the Great Wall faces threats from    2     (variety) of human factors, such as improper protection methods, illegal industrial projects and overtourism. According to five cases uncovered by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment recently, the Zhao Great Wall, a section which     3     (date) back to the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), has suffered huge damage.
       The National Cultural Heritage Administration has directed lower-level authorities to team up with other local governments in conducting    4     (relate) surveys, collecting reliable resources    5    making suitable protection plans. The authorities require the efforts    6     (preserve) historical information as well. For the areas     7    buildings have disappeared or been destroyed, the focus should be on preserving the site as it stands,     8     (specific) marked, with organized rebuilding or restoration.
       The administration has ordered more management efforts, including     9     (advanced) monitoring and stricter project processes. Timely reporting of actions that may affect the Great Wall is on its way, and those contributing     10    damage should be prevented.

6 . The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Snow, the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 7 and ends on Dec 21.     1    Here are several things you should know about Major Snow.

Snowy winter

The sow in North China may last a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the. Snowflakes fall and the world turns white.     2    That is why an old saying goes like this, “A timely snow promises a good harvest”.

Appreciating plum blossoms

Plum blossoms usually flower in mid-to-late December in some southern cities of China, and sometimes bloom even earlier.     3    Along with the pine (松木) and bamboo, the plum blossom is considered one of the Three Friends of Winter.

Eating lamb

Lamb is a favorite food for Chinese people during Major Snow. It’s excellent for nourishing (滋养) the body and providing protection against the cold. People in Chongqing like to have potted lamb soup with their families and friends.     4    Though cooked in different ways, lamb remains the main dish on this day.

    5    

During Major Snow, Chinese people watch for outbreaks of illness, which can be prevented by wearing a scarf to protect the neck and properly drinking water. When it is getting drier and colder, people should drink more water; but do not drink too much at once or drink cold water after exercise.

A．Drinking water.

B．Preventing illness.

C．It is valued in Chinese culture for its character during cold winters.

D．As the snow covers the ground, the low winter temperature kills pests

E．During the period, the snow becomes heavy and the temperature drops significantly.

F．In addition, eastern residents would prepare it with vegetables to make it more nutritious.

G．But even today, Chinese people are likely to refer to the solar terms when guidance is needed.

7 . About a decade ago, a female reporter. Ms. Dunlop, attended a banquet (宴会) in Guangzhou. The bird’s nest soup was gentle, the sea cucumber was delicious and the fish was fresh and perfectly steamed. Ending a banquet with soup may seem unusual to Westerners, for they are familiar with desserts at a meal’s close. The most memorable dish, however, was the plain white cup of broth (肉汤) served at the end. Made from chicken, probably with ham as well, it was simple but perfect.

Invitation to a Banquet, based on this journey, is Ms. Dunlop’s seventh book. Unlike those for which she is best known, including The Food of Sichuan and Revolutionary Kitchen, this is not a cookbook. Instead, she has chosen 30 dishes and used each to present different parts of Chinese cuisine--and, in turn, Chinese life and history.

Compared with other authors who spend their lives focused on a foreign cuisine-as Diana Kennedy, an English food writer, did in Mexico, or Paula Wolfert, an American, did in the Middle East--she is more a gatherer than an inventor of recipes (食谱). Readers will not learn how to make Chinese dishes but how and why Chinese chefs have long preferred unusual ingredients, such as a bitter citrus (柑橘) fruit. Westerners Ms. Dunlop argues, have traditionally believed that the Chinese eat specific animal parts out of being poor and desperate, which shuts the door on a variety of foods wonderfully created.

In general, Ms. Dunlop lists examples for the superiority of Chinese cuisine in a delighted way. She shows how it has been affected by foreign cultures, how it has changed with China’s increasing economy and how central it is to the country’s cultural history. She also mentions that what Westerners think of as “Chinese food” is wrong. Globalization has made the real one more reachable than ever outside China. Western eaters couldn’t miss that.

1. What is paragraph 1 of the text mainly about?

A．The adventure of Ms. Dunlop.	B．The arrangement of a banquet.
C．The inspiration of Invitation to a Banquet.	D．The uniqueness of Chinese cuisine.

2. What will a reader learn from Ms. Dunlop’s seventh book?

A．The method of gathering similar recipes.

B．The ways to make 30 different Chinese dishes.

C．The difference between Chinese and Western cuisine.

D．The reason for Chinese chefs’ ingredients preference.

3. What docs Ms. Dunlop think of Westerners’ traditional views on Chinese food?

A．Narrow.

B．Supportive.

C．Objective.

D．Unconcerned.

4. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text?

A．To recommend a book.	B．To promote a culture.
C．To introduce a person.	D．To describe an experience.

8 . Adaptations are the currency of the movie industry. It’s common to see that the latest hit movie or thrilling drama is inspired by a novel, video game, or perhaps even a comic book. The journey of the page being adapted to the screen has been covered a lot. But little is the process spoken about in reverse.

       The most well-known version of a film making its way into the publishing industry is through the classic novelization. Movie novelizations went through a popular period before the Internet existed. Fans wanted to keep learning more about the fictional worlds they had stepped. into and needed to experience the story again in a new way. They couldn’t simply google it, nor could they immediately get the production on tape. Therefore, the novelization was a great solution.
       Novelizations were usually written by authors who were not in the movie-making process. Instead, they would receive the most complete version of the screenplay to hand and would begin to write their adaptation based on that document. Although changes could be made, there were times where a novelization didn’t actually reflect what happened on the screen because scenes could be cut or replaced and the novelizations were left outdated. But there’s also an advantage. The novelizations were a small piece of movie-making history in their own right. Massive films like Star Wars, ET, Back To The Future, and Alien all received their own page adaptation. It was a completely unique experience before the films were even available to watch. For a time, they were everything for cinema lovers.
       Regardless of the influences on the tales, movie adaptations provide a creative outlet for new concepts to be developed. That’s a wonderful idea. which should be encouraged for those movies that never got a chance to continue on their path.
1. What does the underlined phrase “in reverse” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Equally.

B．Oppositely.

C．Similarly.

D．Completely.

2. Why were movie novelizations popular before the Internet existed?

A．They took the place of productions on tape.

B．They were adapted from up-to-date novels.

C．They satisfied fans’ curiosity in a different way.

D．They created a fictional world for people to first step in.

3. What is probably the disadvantage of a novelization?

A．Its choosing the wrong story.

B．Its missing the point of the screenplay.

C．Its cutting and replacing movie scenes.

D．Its failing to match the original movie.

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

A．Novel-based Movies.	B．Fast-developing Industries.
C．Film-to-book Adaptations.	D．Well-known novelizations.

9 . ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

       Adventure Camp at Ohio Dreams is the perfect way to enjoy traditional summer camp. Campers will be able to learn about multiple sports and outdoor adventures. We provide the equipment (设备) and the schedule so you can start from scratch and learn from the best, and even the new comer who may lack experience can make up for it with the spirit for adventure.
       Athletics, Creativity, Science, Knowledge and Social Skills are the backbone of our camp. We offer a wide variety of activities for campers that are full of energy and curiosity.
       ▪Learn Skateboarding: Learn the basics of skating from balancing, dropping in and even a few tricks.
       ▪Learn Mountain Biking: Try one of our mountain bikes and take a few laps on our five-mile track across the countryside or learn the basics of jumping on our Freeride courses.
       ▪Hiking: Pack a snack and hike to beautiful waterfalls and caves while learning how to identify plant species and many different wildlife animals.
       ▪Beach Volleyball: Everybody should know how to jump in a game of pick-up volleyball at the beach. Learn about where to be and how to pass, set, and hit the ball to win.
       ▪Swimming Lessons: If you aren’t the best at swimming, this week-long program will help you to find your sea legs (and arms) so you will have more confidence when swimming.
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1. What is an advantage of Adventure Camp?

A．It has the best equipment.	B．It is suitable for the inexperienced.
C．It offers both indoor and outdoor activities.	D．It is the first traditional summer camp in Ohio

2. Which of the following is included in Adventure Camp?

A．Overcoming the fear of swimming.	B．Collecting plants species in the open air.
C．Learning volleyball in professional stadiums.	D．Riding mountain bikes to waterfalls and caves.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A travel brochure.

B．A news report.

C．A book review.

D．An online website.

10 . “Is this all? Where arc the rest of the presents? ”asked my twelve-year-old daughter, Allison, and Blake, one year older than his sister.

       Money was ________. There was a time when my husband was alive and my children could receive almost everything on their wish lists, but that was not the ________ now.
       “Next year we will celebrate Christmas in a whole new way!” I announced, ________ to teach them a lesson.
       ________ went by quickly. My kids thought I would forget all about their actions on last Christmas. In fact, I ________ agencies and found a family that desperately needed help. There were four children aged three to eight. The father had lost his job and remained ________ since.
       As Christmas ________closer, there were still no presents under the tree. Blake and Allison were ________, and then told the gifts would be given to who truly needed them. The kids weren’t satisfied with the situation, but still prepared things for the family to ________ the winter.
       On Christmas Eve, we reached the house of the family and were welcomed with smiles and homemade bread. We accepted the ________, asking for the recipe, which seemingly delighted the mother.
       The parents let their children put the ________ under a small Christmas tree, where they shook boxes and guessed what was inside. ________, Allison and Blake began joining the children and laughing together. Blake was even rolling a ball with the youngest kid. We all enjoyed the day.
       When saying goodbye to the family, I could tell our visit had ________ Blake and Allison, whose eyes were full of tears that they didn’t let fall.
       The way home was quiet. On arriving, Allison and Blake turned to me, “Thanks, Mom.”
       ________ accomplished. The gifts ________ in my closet could now go under the tree, I thought.1.

A．tight

B．loose

C．enough

D．available

2.

A．case

B．view

C．reason

D．problem

3.

A．moved

B．delighted

C．embarrassed

D．determined

4.

A．Months

B．Years

C．Ages

D．Decades

5.

A．referred

B．arranged

C．promoted

D．contacted

6.

A．addicted

B．separated

C．forgotten

D．unemployed

7.

A．set

B．drew

C．mounted

D．scheduled

8.

A．amazed

B．excited

C．confused

D．frightened

9.

A．last

B．escape

C．survive

D．congratulate

10.

A．treat

B．effort

C．request

D．accommodation

11.

A．toys

B．lists

C．snacks

D．packages

12.

A．Strangely

B．Gradually

C．Generally

D．Extremely

13.

A．struck

B．unified

C．shocked

D．identified

14.

A．Event

B．Point

C．Mission

D．Challenge

15.

A．lost

B．buried

C．trapped

D．hidden