When Emily was 16, she had a dream of becoming a professional singer, a dream that was as bright as the stars in the night sky. Emily’s parents, though supportive, often reminded her of the importance of her studies. This made Emily feel torn (为难) between her passion and her responsibilities
Each day, Emily trained herself for hours. She would sing in the mirror, imagining every audience was fully attracted by her singing. The sound of her voice filled the empty room, giving Emily a sense of purpose and fulfillment (成就感).
When she learned about the local singing competition, Emily felt a spark of excitement in her heart. She chose a song that reflected her emotional journey and practised it over and over again. The lyrics spoke to her heart, allowing her to relive (回味) moments of joy, heartbreak and growth.
Finally came the day of the competition. With butterflies in her stomach, Emily could feel her heart pounding in her chest as she walked onto the stage. As the music began, Emily closed her eyes and let her voice flow out. She could hear the audience gasp (倒吸气) as she hit the high notes, and she felt a sense of connection with them that she had never experienced before.
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As she sang, Emily’s emotions poured out.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________When the judges announced Emily as the winner, she felt a wave of joy washing over her.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . With more free time after completing her examinations, Rachel, a 16-year-old student of the School of Science and Technology, Singapore, decided to bake for friends and family. She was surprised when they came back with a lot of positive
Then she read some
Last year, she started making and selling the Bear Cookie and gave most of the
So far, Rachel has
“It can be really
| A．changes | B．comments | C．effects | D．measures |
| A．interesting | B．frightening | C．disappointing | D．heartwarming |
| A．inspired | B．persuaded | C．required | D．forced |
| A．debts | B．earnings | C．products | D．salaries |
| A．experiments | B．clubs | C．meetings | D．projects |
| A．exchange | B．attract | C．combine | D．support |
| A．spent | B．raised | C．wasted | D．counted |
| A．confusing | B．tiring | C．satisfying | D．exciting |
| A．teachers | B．employers | C．customers | D．producers |
| A．gave out | B．gave in | C．gave away | D．gave up |
| A．education | B．books | C．technology | D．cookies |
| A．break | B．touch | C．open | D．steal |
| A．offer | B．receive | C．complete | D．guarantee |
| A．strongly | B．hardly | C．excitedly | D．easily |
| A．school | B．family | C．society | D．charity |
3 . If you think of a game of fetch, you might picture a dog running back and forth, eagerly recovering a ball. But a new study shows that they’re not the only pets that like the game: Cats play fetch, too, just on their own unique terms.
The researchers discovered almost 1,000 owners of 1,154 cats to find out if and why. According to their findings, nearly 95% of the cat owners reported that their cats fetched items naturally. One respondent said his cat returned the toy completely for no reason.
Fetching was mainly first noticed when cats were under I year old. What’s more, “cats who fetch largely determine when they engage in fetching activities and actively influence the play behavior of their owners,” according to the study. “So, it can say a bit about cats being in control of their interactions and being in control of their environments, even being in control of us. You might even go so far to say,” says Jemma Forman, the co-author of the study.
But the motivation for cats to fetch objects seems to be different from that for dogs. Cats are more likely to play on their own with objects similar to prey (猎物). For dogs, play is more social, involving either another dog or human.
In general, play has major advantages for both the pet and the owner, as it not only helps to prevent attack towards, the owner, but also models the act of preying on real animals, an important kind of play behavior. “So even if your cat doesn’t play fetch, obviously it’s a really good idea to try and engage them in any sort of play. Play does have a lot of benefits,” says Forman. “It’s about owner acceptance to your fur baby,” she says.
1. Why does the author mention dogs in Paragraph 1?| A．To offer basic information of dogs. |
| B．To make an outline for the passage. |
| C．To introduce the topic of the passage. |
| D．To conclude the meaning of the topic. |
| A．By raising questions. | B．By listing data. |
| C．By making a comparison. | D．By offering an example. |
| A．A social action. | B．A learning process. |
| C．A serious task. | D．A preying activity. |
| A．Cats Play Fetch, Too | B．Train Cats to Fetch |
| C．New Findings on Dogs | D．Dogs Play Fetch, Too |
4 . How to Stay Awake During School
If you’ve ever pulled an all-nighter or had a bad night of sleep, you know it's difficult to stay awake in class when you're tired So how to keep yourself awake?
Taking part in class
Keeping your body active
Walk around before or after class
Whether your class is in the morning; afternoon, or evening, eating three regular and balanced meals per day will help you fight tiredness
| A．Preparing a little bit drinks |
| B．Staying awake with food and drinks. |
| C．Here are some creative strategies you can get with |
| D．Physical activity tells your body it’s not time for sleep |
| E．The food will give you energy and help you stay awake |
| F．You'll be near people who are more likely to join the class |
| G．Listen actively to the lesson and discuss with your classmates |
5 . Young children are always growing bigger than their shoes, which create s a lot of waste. However, a company, Woolybubs, came up with new shoes that don’t get thrown away when they no longer fit the owners; they get dissolved (溶解) instead.
Woolybubs was created by Megan and Jesse Milliken, once a shoe designer in a famous company, who are the parents of three young children. They know firsthand how much waste a family creates. Sure, clothing and shoes can be handed down to younger children but there comes a time when they end up in a landfill (垃圾填埋场). So JesseMilliken and his wife started talking about changing their lives and doing something to help the planet. Therefore, Milliken left the company where he worked. Then he and his wife began to focus on one of the most wasteful parts of the clothing market — shoes.
The new shoes are actually made of 100 percent silk that is coated with a special form of plastic called PVA that is used in lots of other products. The shoes are made to last long enough to be handed down to a second child. “It took us almost a year to develop this special material,” Milliken said. The baby shoes won’t dissolve if you handwash them, or if you get caught in the rain; they only decompose if they are boiled for 40 minutes. The liquid (液体) that remains after boiling is safe.
Woolybubs also has shoes that are made from other recycled materials. When these shoes wear out, they can be sent back to the company to be recycled. The company decided to continue searching for new ways to make its products greener .“We are always looking for new solutions to reduce the environmental influence on the planet,” Milliken said.
1. What is the advantage of the new shoes?| A．They are environmentally friendly. |
| B．They can be cleaned easily by parents. |
| C．They are made out of different landfill waste. |
| D．They are beneficial to the development of children’s feet. |
| A．The difficulty of selling the shoes. |
| B．The harm waste does to the Earth. |
| C．Their family’s losses caused by shoes. |
| D．Their wish to satisfy their children’s needs. |
| A．Last long. | B．Break down. |
| C．Come into use. | D．Change the colors. |
| A．A new topic for shoes. |
| B．Practical advice for shoppers. |
| C．Woolybubs’s environmental efforts. |
| D．High costs of Woolybubs’s new business. |
6 . There are many amazing trails (路线) around the world that allow us to get close to nature. We will introduce four of the best hiking trails in the world here.
The Inca Trail, Peru
The Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu is considered one of the greatest hikes in South America. The Inca Trail is a guided three-day trip in Peru. The views of snowy mountain tops, great rivers, and cloud forests there are unforgettable. It also offers a chance to learn the rich history of the Inca empire in Peru.
The Dingle Way, Ireland
If you want to experience the beauty of Ireland, the Dingle Way trail is a great choice.
This trail can be completed in about eight days. Starting in the town of Tralee, the path follows narrow roads and offers great views of Inch Strand, a beautiful sandy beach.
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
It is known for its wide variety of creatures, which will make you have the chance to see the unique birds, bats and bears up close with a six-day hike. The high cloud forest with amazing plants is the perfect place to explore the trail. It has a series of well-marked paths that are great for an easy walk.
Armenia & the Silk Road
Armenia is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, and the best way to explore them is on foot. The Armenia & the Silk Road trip is an eleven-day adventure that takes you through some of the country's most beautiful routes.
1. What can people experience along the Inca Trail?| A．Great views and rich history. |
| B．Narrow roads and a sandy beach. |
| C．Well-marked paths and an easy walk. |
| D．Various creatures and the high cloud forest. |
| A．Different clouds. | B．A pine forest. |
| C．Well-designed paths. | D．Attractive animals and plants. |
| A．The Inca Trail. | B．Armenia & the Silk Road. |
| C．The Dingle Way. | D．Monteverde Cloud Forest. |
When I was about four years old, I started washing my face on my own. However, I always ignored the area behind my ears on purpose though my mom would often remind me.
One summer, in July of that year, my mom drove me to my grandparents’ house for our annual summer holiday visit. When we arrived, I was told that Grandma had gone on a trip with her friends and wouldn’t be back for another two weeks. Feeling a bit down, I went to the yard to play while my mom and grandpa caught up on some things. Although I couldn’t hear their conversation clearly, I had a strong feeling they were talking about me based on their gestures and expressions. Later, my mom returned home, and she would come back to pick me up two months later.
After dinner that night, Grandpa asked me to take a bath before going to bed. Since I loved taking baths, I happily agreed. With the bathtub (浴缸) filled with water, Grandpa reminded me, “Just make sure you clean the area behind your ears really well. You wouldn’t want potatoes to start growing there, would you?”
“Potatoes?” I stopped in my tracks and turned back to look at him. “Yes, potatoes. If you don’t clean the dirt behind your ears, potatoes might actually sprout (发芽) and grow there,” he explained, causing my eyes to widen in surprise. “But I don’t have any potatoes behind my ears, Grandpa,” I said as I ran my fingers along the back of my ears. He took a quick glance and replied, “Oh, I see a couple of sprouts: starting right there!” He urged me to get into the bathtub immediately and scrub (擦洗) them away thoroughly.
I nodded, still in disbelief. This was the first time I had ever heard such a thing. Why hadn’t my parents warned me about this before? I wondered, but couldn’t find an answer. Nonetheless, I felt shocked by Grandpa’s warning.
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I hurried to jump into the bathtub, carefully scrubbing behind my ears.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________“What are you looking at behind your ears?” Grandma asked me curiously.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Kjell Lindgren wanted to be an astronaut for as long as he could remember. He spent much of his childhood abroad with his family on several U. S. Air Force
Lindgren’s hopes of becoming an astronaut, though, would come to
So Lindgren came to a medical school, eventually specializing in emergency medicine. As part of his training, he
Lindgren worked as a flight doctor at NASA, treating crews that were preparing for spaceflight. Then, in 2009, he was selected as a NASA astronaut. Since then, Lindgren
9 . How much do you love animals? Maybe not as much as photographer Joel Sartore. He is traveling the world to take pictures of as many animals as he can find, which allows people to focus on the beauty and uniqueness of each animal.
Sartore is working to take photos of all 20,000 different types of animals living in the world’s zoos, aquariums (水族馆) and wildlife shelters. And he’s already taken nearly 15,000! He hopes his photos will raise awareness of these planet’s most endangered creatures, and that he can document them before they’re gone. “My job is to tell their stories and hope that the world cares in time,” he told The Weather Channel in 2022.
Sartore calls his project the Photo Ark, like the story of Noah’s Ark, in which a large boat is built to save every type of animal in the world from a flood. He founded the Photo Ark in 2006 in his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska.
He doesn’t just take his animal photos in the usual zoo environment, however — he puts each animal on a black or white background with studio lights. This helps him photograph their true colors, and lets people see a little mouse as clearly as a big elephant — and look each animal right in the eye. “When people connect to animals through eye contact, we’ve got a real chance at changing human behavior,” Sartore says.
The response has indeed been huge. Sartore has more than 1.6 million followers online and a best-selling series of Photo Ark books. He asks people to buy his books and photos, give money to the Photo Ark, and support zoos, aquariums and wildlife shelters near where they live.
1. According to the text, Sartore needs to take another ______ photos for his project.| A．5,000 | B．10,000 | C．15,000 | D．20,000 |
| A．To make a living in this way. | B．To help save animals in danger. |
| C．To meet his own interest in animals. | D．To offer another way to learn about animals. |
| A．Some are black and white. | B．They are about animals in danger. |
| C．They were taken in the natural habitat. | D．Some were taken in designed environment. |
| A．Unclear. | B．Doubtful. | C．Supportive. | D．Disappointed. |
My 10-year-old son and two friends attended a wonderful basketball camp on 6 August 2023. The camp was over two hours long, with more than 60 kids in attendance. I watched how much fun my son was having throughout the day.
A few minutes before the session (一场) ended, there was a shooting contest. Only a few kids were chosen to compete, and my son was not one of them. The contest winners received prizes and recognition, and some children were also selected as “All Star” due to their excellent performance. Again, my son was not selected.
My son was struggling to deal with his disappointment. Of course, as his mother, I would have loved to see him win an award. He absolutely loves the sport, and he is impressive at rebounding (篮板球). He would have enjoyed the honors. It would have also been fun to see either of his friends selected. But sometimes it doesn’t work out that way.
When the camp ended and we walked out, I could see how disappointed he was. I love my kid’s confidence and his competitiveness, but it can also lead to dealing with disappointment and frustration.
At the camp, he played a basketball game with kids he had never met, guarded them fiercely and took shots easily against them. As his mom, I was thrilled he spent the day without his iPad. All in all, the day felt wonderful. The last thing that I wanted was for these awards to ruin the experience.
I could see how he was feeling about the day. I decided to simplify it for him. I did the math and figured out the shooting contest and awards were about 6% of the total camp. The rest of the camp, the parts that he enjoyed, were 94% of the day. Even though the kid loves math, it was hard for him to see the contests and awards as a small part of his day.
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At night, I went to chat with him.
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Indeed, we should learn how to be more positive.
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