1 . 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。

China’s Space Day,     1     falls on April 24, indicates numerous opportunities ahead for the world in the country’s peaceful development of its fast     2     (grow) space programs.

Three Chinese astronauts     3     (return) to Earth on April 16 after 183 days aboard the new Chinese space station, a new national record for duration. The authorities announced a series of new     4     (launch) ahead. These included two more three member teams being sent to the space station within the year, one of which, as we know, has been achieved so far.

China’s outreach to other parts of the world was partly exhibited by Wang Yaping, the first Chinese woman     5     (perform) a spacewalk. Her recent discussion with American students livened up the goodwill of China to use its space programs for     6     common good.

Looking back at the period from November 2020 to November 2021, it can be seen that China did emerge     7     a serious space power worthy of the name. This was     8     (large) due to four major achievements over that yearlong period, including missions to the moon and Mars, the establishment of a key satellite telecommunications constellation (星座), and the launch of a new space station.

Any of these achievements would be     9     (significance) in its own right.     10     (take) together over a mere 12-month period, they represent a momentous leap (飞跃) for human progress in space.

2 . Sheela’s 93-year-old grandpa suffers from Alzheimer’s and has lost his memory. He’s unable to ________ her name and her relationship with him and constantly asks the same ________ questions.

But the music provides a(n) ________ for the two—a shared moment of ________. Though Sheela demonstrates rare musical skills, yet she didn’t expect music had such great magic as to ________ Grandpa with severe Alzheimer’s disease.

That afternoon, Sheela was asked to ________ Grandpa owing to her mother’s absence. But absolutely ________ by Grandpa. Sheela felt bored. Pacing ________, she saw a piano in a corner that remained untouched for years. Sheela opened it and began to play a piece by Chopin. Attracted by the fantastic music, Grandpa got out of his bedroom and slowly ________ the piano, his eyes shining brilliantly and a pleased smile climbing from his mouth. He seemed to be completely absorbed in the beautiful ________.

After she finished, Grandpa even gave her the thumbs (大拇指) up on her ________. Sheela was moved to tears by Grandpa’s ________. Grandpa then made his way to his armchair, closed his eyes in peace and fell asleep soon. The moment was all too brief but quite ________.

Sheela shared the experience online and urged people to ________ the present: “Make space for love and treasure the present moment with your loved ones.” Now Sheela has her eye on what does ________!

1.

A．assess

B．guess

C．inquire

D．recall

2.

A．complicated

B．relevant

C．routine

D．crucial

3.

A．connection

B．evidence

C．explanation

D．judgment

4.

A．honor

B．pleasure

C．belief

D．fortune

5.

A．relax

B．encourage

C．touch

D．satisfy

6.

A．believe in

B．watch over

C．search for

D．make out

7.

A．suspected

B．misunderstood

C．interrupted

D．ignored

8.

A．coldly

B．cheerfully

C．restlessly

D．bravely

9.

A．approached

B．played

C．dragged

D．studied

10.

A．story

B．tune

C．description

D．greeting

11.

A．achievement

B．company

C．performance

D．behavior

12.

A．sympathy

B．approval

C．confidence

D．promise

13.

A．strange

B．familiar

C．natural

D．precious

14.

A．appreciate

B．challenge

C．change

D．skip

15.

A．exist

B．last

C．occur

D．count

3 . Life consists of constant decision-making at pretty much every moment and you can make choices and plans for life.     1     When these unanticipated situations add up, it’s easy to become anxious and feel out of control. The principles below may help you handle these feelings.

Rather than viewing your life as “out of control”, it helps to take an “it is what it is” attitude for the time being.     2     Instead, it just signifies letting go of needing control; letting go of a need to control everything can lead to greater life satisfaction.

Even if you may not control everything, you do still have control over some things. Work on changing the things you do have control over, like going to the gym a bit more, eating fewer sweets or removing an unpleasant person from your life.     3    

Constantly wondering whether you’re making the right choices will disturb you. In contrast, taking pride in what you create for your life is beneficial. If you’ve made bad decisions, learn from them and move forward.     4     Also, try to be appreciative of challenging situations because they push you to keep going and bring you to better times.

    5     Whether it is with a loved one or a clinical psychologist who offers professional advice, don’t hesitate to talk it out. They can help you deconstruct these feelings and sort them out accordingly.

A．Learn to value your own strengths.

B．There are times when you lack motivation.

C．This doesn’t mean accepting poor treatment.

D．Voicing what makes you stressed makes sense.

E．Yet no one can ever be prepared for the unexpected.

F．It helps establish a sense of control and optimism in your life.

G．The mistakes may have facilitated personal growth and wisdom.

4 . As race season approaches, many runners have the same goal: go faster. But in a study published in the journal Current Biology, researchers show that speeding up might require us to resist our natural biology. By combining data from runners monitored in a lab along with 37,000 runs recorded on wearable fitness trackers, scientists have found that humans’ natural tendency is to run at a speed that conserves caloric loss—something that racers seeking to shave time off their miles will have to get over.

The research group have been studying the mechanics of running in labs for 15 years but hadn’t gotten a chance to study running in the wild before. “We joined the two datasets to gain new insights and combine the more messy wearable data with the gold standard lab experiments to learn about how people run out,” says co-author Jennifer Hicks.

What surprised the team was the consistency they found across the combined datasets. “We had assumed earlier that people ran faster for shorter distances and then would slow their pace for longer distances,” says first author Jessica Selinger. But this wasn’t the case. Most of the runners analyzed stuck with the same speed, whether they were going for a short run or a long one over ten kilometers.

From an evolutionary (进化) standpoint, it makes sense that people would run at the speed that uses the least amount of energy. This caloric conservation is something that has been observed across the animal kingdom. But humans’ reasons for running have changed, and if the goal is speed, there are some tricks runners can use.

Listening to music with a faster pace has been shown to help speed up stride (步伐) frequency, which increases running speed. In addition, picking faster running partners can give you a boost.

Hicks hopes that having large pools of fitness data from wearables will help researchers gain insights about populations. “You can look at connections with the built environment and access to leisure resources and start to layer all of that data to really understand how to improve physical activity and health more broadly,” says Hicks.

1. What do the racers have to overcome during the race?

A．Energy consumption.	B．Muscle loss.
C．Weakness of humanity.	D．Lack of nutrients.

2. What was the team’s initial idea concerning running?

A．People would run in the wild rather than in labs.

B．People adjust their speeds to different distances.

C．People run at a constant speed regardless of distance.

D．People possess enormous potential for running faster.

3. Why are “listening to music” and “picking partners” mentioned in paragraph 5?

A．To offer tips on speed increase.

B．To evaluate the advantages of running.

C．To explain the importance of fast running.

D．To reveal the change in human running goals.

4. What’s Hicks’ attitude to the information obtained from wearables?

A．Unclear.

B．Critical.

C．Doubtful.

D．Favorable.

5 . Recently, a team of young researchers in Panama has found a special ant species that rapidly repairs any damage to its host tree.

The events leading to the discovery began in mid-2020, when Alex and his friends would kill time by shooting clay balls at trees with a slingshot. They targeted the thin Cecropia trees to make the task more challenging. Things went well until one clay ball accidentally hit a tree trunk, leaving a clean exit and entry wound.

Concerned that he had caused permanent damage, Alex went back to examine the tree the following morning, accompanied by his father William, an entomologist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI). To their surprise, the hole had been completely mended! Curious to find out what was going on, Alex and his friends enlisted in the STRI’s volunteer program.

The teens, as instructed, drilled holes in the Cecropia trees and then carefully documented what followed. The young scientists found that in 14 of the 22 cases, groups of Azteca alfari ants immediately gathered in the damaged area and instantly got to work without a break. The industrious insects, using material from the trees, significantly reduced the size of the hole soon. In most cases, the gap was completely filled up within 24 hours.

The sand-colored insects’ harmonious relationship with the Cecropia trees has been known for many years. The trees provide the ants with food and shelter. In return, the insects protect their leaves from plant-eating animals. However, their repair skills — which researchers suspect have been developed fixing damage caused by the sharp nails of the sloths that frequent the trees — had never been seen before.

“This project allowed us to experience first-hand all the complicated details behind a scientific study. It was really a great learning experience,” said Alex.

Alex and his team, who recently published their findings, still have one riddle to solve. They aren’t sure why the insects didn’t repair all the holes. Understanding this selective behavior is something they hope to explore in the future — stay tuned!

1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The fun of playing outdoors.	B．The cause of the new findings.
C．The intention of using a slingshot.	D．The reason for targeting the Cecropia trees.

2. With what kind of feeling did Alex return to check the tree?

A．Curiosity.

B．Optimism.

C．Confusion.

D．Uneasiness.

3. What does the underlined word “industrious” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Grateful.

B．Sorrowful.

C．Hardworking.

D．Impatient.

4. What problem does Alex expect to settle?

A．Whether ants are expert at tree repair.	B．How ants fix damage to their host trees.
C．Why ants merely repair certain tree holes.	D．What relationship ants keep with the Cecropia trees.

6 . At Girls Build summer camp in Oregon, girls are learning how to use power tools like saws and drills. The camp is filled with construction excitement. Wearing hard hats and tool belts (腰带) wrapped twice around their tiny waists, girls are working on everything from pouring concrete planters to covering the roof of a sandbox. With every project they turn a pile of raw material into an actual structure.

Hughes, the camp’s director, says the girls can produce professional-quality products. She is a carpenter (木匠) with a degree in social work. While she’d like to see more women in the trade and the gender (性别) imbalance even out, she says more than any future career, it’s a sense of mastery and fearlessness the instructors are trying to pass along to the kids. “If something breaks, I want them to have the confidence to open that up,” Hughes says. “It’s our mission and objective to inspire curiosity and confidence in girls through the world of building.”

Alifanz, who sent her 8-year-old twins to Girls Build, says, “There’s not nothing they can’t do, but there’s nothing they can’t try. And that’s a lot for them to take away in a week.” Knowledge like that changes how they see the world built around them and they show appreciation of the actual effort that goes into making the world work.

But other parents ask the obvious question—is pairing pre-teens and power tools a good idea? Hughes stresses Girls Build is very concerned with safety, and instructors consider girls’ ages when pairing them with tools.

9-year-old Aleeyah takes pride in mastering these practical skills many adults are lacking. “I like it when you can be your own self, and it brings out who you really are,” says Aleeyah.

These girls are learning many things can be built, taken apart, and put back together. They don’t have to fit themselves into the designed world—they can build a world that fits them. And that knowledge is a pretty powerful tool to have in their belts.

1. Why are girls taught hands-on building skills in the camp?

A．To enhance girls’ social position.

B．To boost girls’ faith in their capacity.

C．To stimulate girls’ interest in woodwork.

D．To prepare girls for construction-related jobs.

2. What is the major concern of some parents about the camp?

A．Service.

B．Expense.

C．Security.

D．Discipline.

3. What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph?

A．Knowledge is power.

B．It’s never too late to mend.

C．There’s no such thing as a free lunch.

D．One must first sharpen one’s tools to do good work.

4. What is the text most likely from?

A．A fictional novel.

B．A career guidebook.

C．A project handbook.

D．A popular magazine.

7 . David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is delighted to welcome faithful supporters and new friends to join us at our annual Wildlife Ball to celebrate the natural world and conservation. Hosted by the grand Dorchester Hotel in London, the DSWF Wildlife Ball will take place on the 27th July 2022 where we’ll bring the wilderness to life with our very own Sundown Safari (观赏之旅).

Join a black-tie gastronomical (美食) safari

As part of a black-tie gastronomical safari, guests will be treated to a mouth-watering three-course meal, enjoy world-class entertainment and listen to insightful and inspiring speeches about DSWF’s conservation work to turn the tables on extinction.

The DSWF Wildlife Ball helps raise vital funds and awareness for our essential work, protecting endangered species and their habitats across the world. After a year away we are excited to be welcoming you back and look forward to being your guides at what promises to be a night to remember in support of wildlife.

Last year, the virtual Wildlife Ball raised over £800,000 for DSWF’s vital conservation efforts across Africa and Asia, despite not being able to celebrate in person. We are really excited to invite you back to the Dorchester Hotel, who are our generous hosts, and together aim to celebrate wildlife and the wilderness in style and to raise vital funds to help in the fight for a greener future.

Book tickets to the Wildlife Ball 2022

Book tickets or register your interest today to avoid disappointment. Either by emailing the team at wildlifeball@davidshepherd.org or by calling the DSWF office on 01483 272323.

Individual Tickets: £200 (Children under 12 get 40% off)

VIP packages are available on request.

1. What do we learn about Wildlife Ball 2022?

A．It’ll be held in the wild.	B．It’ll offer guests a delicious meal.
C．It’ll allow guests to watch ball games.	D．It’ll be followed by a guided tour of London.

2. What’s the main purpose of hosting Wildlife Ball 2022?

A．To entertain sponsors.	B．To establish reputation.
C．To obtain financial support.	D．To interact with wild animals.

3. What’s the admission fee for a couple with their ten-year-old twins?

A．£440.

B．£520.

C．£560.

D．£640.

8 . 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。

China is the home of pandas, which lend themselves adorably to mascot (吉祥物) use. Bing Dwen Dwen, mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, has become all the rage.

    1    (reflect) this Olympic Games held in winter, the official mascot for Beijing 2022 was designed as a panda     2    (wrap) in a space suit of ice. The     3    (inspire) came from traditional Chinese snack tanghulu—candied hawthorns (山楂) on a stick. This new mascot served as     4     ambassador for winter sports, bringing joy to those     5     participated in and watched the Olympic Winter Games. “Bing” means ice and also     6    (symbol) purity and strength, while “Dwen Dwen” means strong, lovely and lively. The mascot     7    (intend) to represent the strength and willpower of athletes and helped to promote the Olympic spirit.

The Panda Bing Dwen Dwen was     8    (wide) praised. In just a few days, this panda mascot with a full-rounded figure was already out of stock. Fans were waiting     9     lines for hours or even a whole night in cold weather to purchase one. To ensure every fan had one, manufacturers motivated their workers to end the Chinese New Year holiday in advance,     10    (struggle) to produce the panda mascot.

9 . Ye Ziyi, a young 32-year-old Beijinger, becomes the first Chinese winner of the International Earth and Sky Photo Contest. She has ______ to more than 40 countries to capture the ______ of the starry sky with her camera.

Before becoming a photographer, Ye had a ______ job in an advertising company. But her ______ to astronomy made her decide to become a full-time photographer. However, making a ______ out of her hobby has not been easy, but she has never ______ pursuing her dream, and she hopes more people will be able to ______ the power of nature and pay more attention to the issue of light pollution ______ her works.

The purest view of the sky is always ______ in the corners of the world and star seekers need to overcome a lot of ______, including suffering unpredictable weather, climbing high mountains and knowing how to avoid being ______ by wild animals.

To get good ______ of the Milky Way, she once went to Nam Co Lake in Xizang alone at 2:00 am while the temperature was -5℃. While taking her photos, ______, Mother Nature suddenly grew changeable and the clear night sky suddenly clouded over and brought two storms. The next day, she ______ from severe high-altitude diseases. But when she looked at the beautiful Milky Way photos she took, she felt it was all ______.

1.

A．escaped

B．gathered

C．traveled

D．advanced

2.

A．beauty

B．adventure

C．life

D．color

3.

A．tough

B．well-paid

C．dead-end

D．troublesome

4.

A．kindness

B．justice

C．friendship

D．devotion

5.

A．technique

B．style

C．career

D．process

6.

A．imagined

B．regretted

C．waited

D．promised

7.

A．realize

B．admit

C．expect

D．ignore

8.

A．instead of

B．as for

C．apart from

D．due to

9.

A．shown

B．buried

C．hidden

D．kept

10.

A．competitions

B．challenges

C．conflicts

D．conversations

11.

A．discovered

B．watched

C．searched

D．attacked

12.

A．pictures

B．notes

C．diaries

D．chances

13.

A．otherwise

B．therefore

C．however

D．meanwhile

14.

A．borrowed

B．suffered

C．recovered

D．learned

15.

A．worthwhile

B．convenient

C．unfortunate

D．expensive

10 . Hair Loss in Teens

Hair loss can be a very upsetting experience at any age.    1    . Here is a look at the most common causes of hair loss in teens.

Hormones

From adolescence to adulthood, significant changes take place in a teen’s body. As hormones increase sharply in the teen years, this is also a time for hormone-related conditions to awaken, such as hair loss. The treatment will vary depending on the exact nature of the hormonal imbalance. Often times this will involve medications.     2    

Stress

    3    Among other things, this can lead to hair loss. In rare cases, the stress might be so severe that teenagers pluck (扯) their own hair. Far more often, the stress will cause the hair to fall out on its own. Your doctor will identify if stress is the key factor in your hair loss. If so, removing the stressful event that caused the hair loss is the first step. You can also take steps to lower your overall anxiety and stress levels.

Medicine

Teenagers can take medications for a variety of reasons. These can range from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) to depression. While these medications can help with their illnesses, they can also cause unpleasant side effects.     4    Whatever you do, do not stop or change a medication without consulting your doctor first.

Nutrient shortage

Common nutritional lack in people from 10 to 20 years of age include iron, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and zinc shortages. All of these can cause poor health effects, including loss of hair. One of the best things you can possibly do for your body — including your hair — is to improve your daily diet.     5     Another option is to take a supplement.

A．One of these is the increasing hair loss.

B．They control almost everything in the body.

C．For teenagers, however, it can be especially unpleasant.

D．Fortunately, you can treat teenage hair loss with success.

E．In some instances, lifestyle adjustments and dietary changes can also help.

F．This means including nutrient-rich food and eating well-balanced meals.

G．The physical and emotional changes teens experience can cause substantial stress.