1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the best way to stop wasting food according to the woman?

A．Store all the food in the fridge.

B．Choose a suitable supermarket.

C．Work out a plan before buying.

2. What does the woman suggest the man do when dining out?

A．Pick a cheap café.

B．Bring leftover food home.

C．Eat with reusable containers.

3. What does the woman think of the food which has just passed “best-by” date?

A．It should be thrown away.

B．It is safe and can be consumed.

C．It has not passed its peak quality.

4. What do the speakers mainly talk about?

A．How to reduce food waste.

B．How to spend less on living.

C．How to treat out-of-date food.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman ask some local artists to do?

A．Advertise her goods.

B．Sell their own works.

C．Give her some inspiration.

2. What will the woman do for small orders about delivering?

A．Charge a small fee.

B．Deliver them for free.

C．Give a discount.

3. What is special about the packaging?

A．It’s expensive.

B．It’s rich in color.

C．It’s eco-friendly.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How often is the Noetic Learning Math Contest held?

A．Twice a year.

B．Once a year.

C．Once every two years.

2. What are students required to do during the contest?

A．Solve 15 problems in 45 minutes.

B．Solve 20 problems in half an hour.

C．Solve 30 problems in 45 minutes.

3. What will the top 10% of teams receive?

A．A “Team Winner” medal.

B．A “Team Achievement Plaque” medal.

C．A “National Honor Roll” medal.

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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

Climate protection strategy is fascinating the globe during the 19th Asian Games, not just athletic talent .    1     (boost) climate cooperation, China, with the centuries old history and unique culture, is using green measures. Hangzhou city has adopted a     2     (practice) eco approach. The emphasis of the Asian Games     3     (be) on “green, intellectual, frugal, and civilized” contests, reflecting a trend toward more ecologically friendly and sustainable practices in major events.

Avoiding fireworks during the opening ceremony promotes environmental awareness. Traditional fireworks displays are fun     4     pollute the air. The Asian Games intend to exhibit a     5     (commit) to sustainability while providing an engaging and memorable experience     6     all guests by replacing this event with digitally powered visual effects and sound presentations. The Asian Games’ eco friendly licensed items include backpacks     7     (make) from recycled bottles and frisbees from rice husks (谷壳). As all Asian Games venues and facilities employ green energy, the event’s green elements demonstrate China’s recent green transformation and     8     (it) responsibility and promise to meet the dual carbon goals.

The Games Village gave residents a “Low Carbon Account” as part of the green measures. Carbon points     9     (use) in promoting low carbon habits including p late recycling, green commuting, and plastic-free purchasing. Points could be traded for low-carbon Olympic mascots and other prizes. China continues to carry out a climate change policy, develop     10     better carbon market, and participate in global climate governance. China aims to peak and neutralize carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and 2060.

5 . Called ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), the idea is to use surface water warmed by the sun to heat a fluid such as ammonia or water, which then runs a heat engine to produce energy, just like a power plant driven by steam. Cold water from deeper layers of the ocean would then be piped up to cool the fluid and repeat the cycle. Theoretically, oceans could provide vast amounts of electricity like this. Researchers have estimated that there is enough ocean heat to supply 7,000 gigawatt s a year without affecting ocean circulation, enough to supply the world’s electricity demand— if we can access it.

The idea was first put forward in 1881, but went largely unexplored until the 1970s oil. crisis drove a search for new sources of energy. In the years since, demonstration projects have been built, but progress has been “disappointing”, says AI Binger at SIDS DOCK, an organisation that promotes clean energy development in small island countries. In recent years, a fresh urgency to transition away from fossil fuels has brought a suggestion of an OTEC return. “It’s the most promising it’s been in many decades,” says Andrea Copping at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington state.

Tropical (热带的) islands are good candidates for OTEC because of their high energy costs— diesel (柴油) generators are common there—and the presence of deep cold water not far from shore, says James Van Zwieten at Florida Atlantic University. Islands also have less space for other types of renewables. A barrier for past projects was the cost of fixing kilometres of large pipes to reach deep water. Global OTEC aims to avoid that by extending a shorter pipe from a platform floating in deep water 10 kilometres offshore, then transmitting electricity back via a cable (电缆), and making use of advances made in offshore wind technology.

“OTEC will be part of providing a reasonable energy transition so these places aren’t depending on diesel imports from the richest petrol states in the world,” says Dan Grech, Global OTEC’s CEO.

1. What can we learn about OTEC technology from paragraph 1?

A．It mainly uses offshore wind to generate electricity.

B．It has been widely applied to the oceans all over the world.

C．It can clean the water in the deeper layers of the ocean.

D．It depends strongly on the temperature difference in the ocean.

2. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A．The advantages of OTEC.	B．The development of OTEC.
C．Successful projects of OTEC.	D．Different opinions on OTEC.

3. What difficulty did the past projects have with OTEC on islands?

A．Lacking technology for generating electricity.

B．Being far away from the shore.

C．Enormous investment in the pipe equipment.

D．Great demand for the space.

4. What is Dan Grech’s attitude towards OTEC?

A．Opposed.

B．Supportive.

C．Doubtful.

D．Uncaring.

6 . Four Useful Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

•Don’t compare your life to everyone else’s highlight reel (高光时刻). Are you ready for my most shocking observation yet?     1    . It’s usually not the complete picture of someone’s life—it’s just the highlight reel. We’re spending all this money and emotional energy just to keep up with a life we think everyone else is living and we’re missing out on what’s happening right in front of us. And that is ruining not only our mental health, but our financial security as well.

•    2     You can be modest and still recognize your strengths, talents and accomplishments. You don’t have to beat yourself up to be modest. In fact, that’s a pretty unhealthy approach, and it’s one of the biggest dangers of comparison living. The more we compare ourselves to others, the worse we feel about ourselves. That’s a dangerous trap we’ve got to avoid. Try writing down three things you really like about yourself—things you can identify as strengths. Don’t just write “good people skills” like what you’d put on a boring resume.     3    !

•Have boundaries around how much time you spend on social media. Don’t follow any accounts that tend to make you feel bad about yourself. Set a timer and allow yourself to scroll (滚屏) for 30 minutes.     4    . Don’t feel forced to reply to every comment and message nobody got time for that.

•Learn to compete with yourself instead of others. Instead of focusing on where you are compared to others, focus on your own goals. Where are you compared to where you were at this time last year? In the past year, you’ve learned, stretched, improved, accomplished and created.     5    ! If you’ve kept journals, go back through them. If you haven’t, there’s no better time to start journaling than today.

A．Make them personal

B．Focus on your strengths

C．Love your imperfections

D．Social media doesn’t always reflect reality

E．When time is up, step away from social media

F．It has been suggested to restrict it to only one hour a day

G．Think about how much of that you’ve done in your lifetime

7 . For the past 17 years, Raquel Radford Baker has been a school bus driver for the Dallas Independent School District. Last month, Baker saved the life of a 7-year-old boy who had a _________ moment on his way to school when he accidentally swallowed (吞咽) a coin and began to choke.

The _________, which was caught on tape, took place on September 29. Preston, a first grader, was sitting in his seat on the bus, when he suddenly sat up, _________ that the coin he had been holding above his open mouth had _________ his throat. He got up and walked to Baker at the front of the bus and tapped her for _________.

Initially, Baker thought Preston was sick, but _________, she heard him say something about a coin and she sprang into _________. She grabbed him from behind and carried him off the bus. When she got to a bench in front of the school, she told a nearby parent to call 911 as she started _________ first aid, which she’d _________ during the company’s training sessions. ____________ that moment, Baker, getting teary, said the only ____________ running through her mind was, “I have to save this boy. I have to save him.”

Thanks to her ____________, the coin was removed from Preston’s throat. Before that, however, Preston had gone ____________ and his face was turning blue. Baker continued first aid. That was when Preston said, “Miss Raquel, I’m okay. I can ____________ ” Baker said that moment brought great ____________. She immediately hugged him tight. Preston promised to never put coins in his mouth again.

1.

A．merry

B．honorable

C．guilty

D．scary

2.

A．incident

B．journey

C．attack

D．conflict

3.

A．deciding

B．imagining

C．realizing

D．explaining

4.

A．thrown off

B．turned into

C．torn off

D．slipped into

5.

A．leave

B．change

C．help

D．comfort

6.

A．eventually

B．temporarily

C．constantly

D．secretly

7.

A．panic

B．action

C．fame

D．doubt

8.

A．assessing

B．seeking

C．teaching

D．performing

9.

A．invented

B．learned

C．missed

D．forgotten

10.

A．Recalling

B．Ignoring

C．Recognizing

D．Repeating

11.

A．memory

B．challenge

C．thought

D．courage

12.

A．curiosity

B．effort

C．fortune

D．guidance

13.

A．deaf

B．weak

C．mad

D．impatient

14.

A．stand

B．move

C．listen

D．breathe

15.

A．relief

B．responsibility

C．respect

D．motivation

8 . Vishwanath Mallabadi Davangere has a unique talent for turning abandoned items into amazing works of art. From metal and plastic to old devices and circuit boards, Vishwanath selects only the finest “good stuff” with potential for transformation.

Vishwanath’s father was a well-known sculptor and painter, but he had hopes of his son becoming a doctor. But Vishwanath had other ideas. He was fascinated with upcycling second-hand objects from a young age, and decided to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Art. Even as a high-level administrator at Wipro, working in Talent Transformation, Vishwanath wouldn’t shake his passion for eco-art. In his free time and on the weekends, he devoted himself to experimenting with e-waste and creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces before retiring two years ago.

With India facing a growing e-waste crisis, producing 10.1 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 with only 22.7% recycled, Vishwanath’s passion for recycling is more important than ever. As he learned more about the harm e-waste was causing to the environment, he took his art to the next level creating paintings and sculptures that spread awareness about this urgent issue.

From computer keyboard keys to data cards and even wristwatch parts, Vishwanath has transformed over 500 pieces of e-waste into amazing pieces of art! He has created a six-foot-tall sculpture, eco-jewellery and even wearable art for a fashion show. One of his masterpieces—an awesome landscape—was inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night.

In just a few short minutes, he can turn pieces of e-waste into great pieces of jewellery. When it comes to sculptures, the process might take weeks or even months. But it’s all worth it because sustainable initiatives and upcycled art are fashionable these days. Companies everywhere are looking to adopt a more sustainable culture, and Vishwanath’s art is the perfect addition to any eco-friendly office or home.

1. What was Vishwanath’s occupation before retirement?

A．A doctor.	B．A famous sculptor.
C．A conservation scientist.	D．A senior manager of a firm.

2. What does paragraph 3 focus on?

A．The features of Vishwanath’s works.	B．The seriousness of e-waste in India.
C．The motivation for Vishwanath’s creations.	D．The achievements of Vishwanath.

3. Which is a masterpiece of Vishwanath according to the text?

A．The Starry Night.	B．The eco-jewellery.
C．An impressive landscape.	D．A six-foot-tall sculpture.

4. What does the author think of the future of eco-art?

A．It’s promising.	B．It’s unpredictable.
C．It will lose its appeal.	D．It won’t be accepted by companies.

9 . Australia Post is celebrating the 10th anniversary of BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count with three of our most commonly seen birds set to be flying across the globe on a commemorative stamp issue launch today.

Rainbow Lorikeet: Known for its kaleidoscopic colors, the Rainbow Lorikeet has been the number one most seen bird every year of the Aussi e Bird Count. These social and energetic birds are often spotted in urban areas, parks, and gardens, feeding on flowering native plants and spreading joy with their playful calls, though in cities to which they have been introduced such as Perth and Hobart their presence is not so welcome as they out-compete local parrot species.

Noisy Miner: As the name suggests, the Noisy Miners are highly vocal birds with a complex range of calls. They are skilled communicators, using a variety of sounds to defend their home and communicate with their group. These fascinating honeyeaters are essential pollinators, but the number of these bold birds has increased so much that they have started to drive away many of our smaller bush birds.

Australian Magpie: The iconic Australian Magpie, with its distinctive black and white feathers, holds a special place in the hearts of many Australians. Known for their beautiful, melodious song, magpies are highly intelligent and form strong social bonds. They are also famous for their swooping (俯冲) behaviour during the nesting season, as their protective instincts kick in to safeguard their weak chicks in the nest.

The stamp issue includes various products, such as the Aussie Bird Count First Day Cover (Gummed Stamps), the Aussi e Bird Count First Day Cover (Minisheet), and a set of three Maxicards, which can be used as postcards and posted worldwide. Starting today, the stamps are available for purchase through Australia Post’s official website: https://auspost.com.au//stamps.

1. What can we learn about the Aussie Bird Count?

A．It takes charge of BirdLife Australia.	B．It has existed for about ten years.
C．It has branches across the world.	D．It mainly focuses on three species.

2. Which can be spotted easily in Australia?

A．Rainbow Lorikeet.	B．Noisy Miner.
C．Bush Magpie.	D．Australian Magpie.

3. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To call on people to protect local birds.

B．To persuade people to count the number of local birds.

C．To encourage people to buy stamps about local birds.

D．To inform people of the situation of the endangered birds.

10 . 最近The 21st Century Teens 开辟小栏目，让高中学生讨论“Is studying abroad a good idea or a bad idea?”。假如你是李华，你班进行了激烈讨论，请你根据以下要点，给编辑写信投稿。

利	......(至少写两点)
弊	......(至少写两点)
你的观点	......

注意：1.词数不少于80;
2.可适当增加细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯;
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Dear Editor,

Knowing that The 21st Century Teens offers a chance for high school students to discuss the topic “Is studying abroad a good idea or a bad idea?”,

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Li Hua