1 . Class is in session , and Olivia Munn’s 22-month-old son Malcolm is a star student! The mother shared a new video of herself teaching her son Mandarin (普通话) before bed, and he nailed it!

“Chinese lessons ,” she wrote over a video of her and Malcolm reading a book before bed. Malcolm stood next to his mom to read the book with her. As Munn said the Mandarin word, the baby repeated it back in the cutest little voice, followed by a smile and a hug for his mama. You can even hear someone say “Aww!” in the background , which was likely Malcolm’s dad John Mulaney. Malcolm seemed so proud of himself,and he was so cute!

In her caption (字幕), Munn explained that the book was a gift from comedian Ali Wong.“Thank you @aliwong for our First 100 Mandarin Words book! Malcolm loves it!“ she said.

This video went viral. Actress Melanie Lynskey commented, “The love!!” Whitney Cummings commented, “My heart.” “Growing up multilingual (多语种的)is a magical gift,” one person said, “I’ll always be grateful for my mother insisting on speaking Arabic to us & giving us lessons.” Another person commented, “I love this family so much and it’s definitely the cutest family I’ve ever seen.”

The mother often introduces Malcolm to parts of his Asian root. They make noodles for the Lunar New Year, and she’s taken him shopping at an Asian market called H Mart. Now he’s learning how to speak Mandarin , and it’s so adorable.

In her latest video, Munn is reading My First Mandarin Words with Gordon & Li Li, written by Michele Wong. The official Gordon and Li Li account commented,“This is the sweetest! We’re so happy your little guy is having FUN learning Mandarin with Gordon & Li Li! Big thanks to @aliwong for sharing the Mandarin love!”

1. What does the underlined phrase“nailed it”probably mean?

A．Got a rich reward.	B．Hit the nail hard.
C．Messed things up.	D．Did a fantastic job.

2. The second paragraph mainly tells us________.

A．a bedtime story	B．an interactive scene
C．an amusing dad	D．a reading competition

3. What can we learn about the video from paragraph 4?

A．It is well received.	B．It is full of imagination.
C．It changes the way of parenting.	D．It inspires people to learn language.

4. Why is Malcolm exposed to Asian culture?

A．To learn how to shop.	B．To get to know his origin.
C．To prepare for an Asian trip.	D．To develop his independence.

2 . 2-hour Scooter Rental in Niagara Falls

If you want to avoid the queues (队列) and crowded areas of visitors, this activity is for you. You can visit scenery that most never do along the Niagara Gorge on an electric scooter (滑板车), which is easy to ride and makes getting from viewpoint to viewpoint fast and easy. You can cover about 34 miles of Niagara Falls State Park, the Niagara Gorge,and Whirlpool State Park all in 2 hours using a scooter.

What's Included

●Ninebot Max Electric Scooter

●Lock to lock up the electric scooter

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point	End point
2 Old Falls St,Niagara Falls,NY 14303,USA	This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Opening hours

5/13/2023-7/20/2025

Monday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-06:00 PM

Additional Information

*Confirmation will be received at time of booking

* Not wheelchair accessible

* Near public transportation

*Not recommended for pregnant(怀孕的)travelers

* No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

* Travelers should at least have an average physical fitness level

Click here to apply or call:

+1(702) 648-5873

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

1. What is one advantage of renting an electric scooter?.

A．It saves money.	B．It covers all the routes.
C．It makes your tour easy.	D．It helps to reduce accidents.

2. What does the activity offer travellers?

A．Locks against theft.	B．Facilities to keep healthy.
C．Assistance for the disabled.	D．Guidebooks for Niagara Falls.

3. When can you call off the activity to get all your money back?

A．After online confirmation.	B．One day ahead of the tour.
C．The moment the tour starts.	D．Twenty four hours after booking.

3 . In Chinese traditional architecture, a skywell is an open courtyard or well-like space usually located at the heart of a building or group of buildings.    1     Their designs often feature the classic Chinese dou gong overhangs to provide shade and collect water into a central basin.

Chinese skywells are so effective in cooling homes because they can control natural airing. Cool air is drawn into the building from the lower levels, and warm air escapes and rises through the upper levels.     2    

The skywell’s layout and construction materials also help in thermal(热量的)regulation. During the day, the courtyard absorbs heat from the sun, acting as a thermal mass.    3    This day-night cycle helps maintain a balanced and consistent temperature indoors.

Most traditional skywells include water features, such as fountains or ponds. A recent study has shown that the most significant part of a skywell’s cooling effect comes from these water bodies.    4    As water evaporates(蒸发)from these features, it absorbs heat from the surrounding air. This reduces the temperature within the courtyard and surrounding rooms.

    5    One fitting example is the National Heavy Vehicle Engineering Technology Research Centre in Jinan,an 18-story building that has a giant open space at its heart from the fifth floor to the top floor. The toilets, elevators, and meeting rooms surround this space. This enhances natural airing and natural energy consumption, according to the Shanghai-based CCDI Group.

A．This promotes fresh air flow,especially during hot summer days.

B．It is often a square surrounded by the building’s rooms and wings.

C．This cooling was disadvantageous in regions with hot and dry climates.

D．It’s probably why temperatures around them are 2.6℃ to 4.2℃ lower.

E．These wonders continue to inspire architects to seek sustainable solutions.

F．The magic of skywells stands as witnesses to the wisdom of ancient builders.

G．The stored heat is gradually released as the outdoor temperature drops at night.

4 . In 2020, there were 727 million people aged 65 or above, which is expected to more than double by 2050. The silver-haired population represent a massive opportunity for nearly every industry where companies can build a new market for their products and services while creating social value.

The main consumption patterns of elderly population can be classified into two categories: health-related consumption and daily consumption. When it comes to health consumption, seniors are not only concerned about healthcare but also increasingly emphasizes disease prevention. In relation to this, preventive health services, such as physical examinations, will have significant room for growth. Evidently, regular physical examinations require a certain amount of time, economic costs and medical support. Therefore, the high-income population in big cities can sustain them for a longer period of time due to their subjective willingness and objective conditions.

Another key section of the elderly market is represented by the application of medical devices and technology tailored for seniors. One notable area of development is the adoption of remote monitoring systems. These systems make use of cutting-edge technology to enable healthcare professionals to remotely monitor the vital signs and health status of elderly individuals, providing real-time feedback and intervention when necessary. This not only ensures immediate medical attention but also allows older adults to maintain their independence and age comfortably in their own homes.

Acknowledging the importance of social engagement and mental stimulation in enhancing the well-being of seniors, the entertainment industry has emerged as a key component as well. It is centered around offering diverse activities and entertainment options, such as organized tours, social clubs, arts and crafts workshops and music and dance performances, which are meant for the unique preferences and needs of older individuals. They offer a platform for them to connect, share experiences and engage, creating a supportive environment where seniors can enrich life experiences and apply their different talents.

The aging population is one of the most important trends in the world, and it’s indeed a powerful force not just socially but economically.

1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To raise a topic.	B．To present some figures.
C．To explain a concept.	D．To provide supportive evidence.

2. Who is most likely to have a check-up regularly according to paragraph 2?

A．A jobless worker in Shenzhen.	B．A fit college student in a big city.
C．A wealthy old lawyer in Beijing.	D．A retired poor writer in a rural area.

3. What benefits do the systems bring to seniors in paragraph 3?

A．Their health can be tracked distantly.	B．They can get free medical treatments,
C．They can receive home visits from doctors.	D．Their old-age care problems can be settled.

4. What does the author say about entertainments for seniors?

A．Limited to music.	B．Tailored to their needs.
C．Related to their incomes.	D．Focused on physical challenges.

5 . New technologies tend to cause a cycle of concern, disorder, and conflict before eventually being accepted. Recent writings about artificial intelligence (AI) and other advances in computer science suggest that we are preparing to welcome the final stage of this latest round of invention.

The Last Human Job, sociologist Allison Pugh’s new book centered on caregiving and human connection in the age of automation, warns readers against unreserved acceptance of these technological advances, citing “connective labor” as valuable human work that will not be easily replaced by algorithms (算法). “Absent from discussions about AI and automation,” Pugh argues, “is the impact that these systems might have on the emotional understandings we build of ourselves and others.”

Pugh sets the stage by arguing for the value of human connection and the importance of both seeing and being seen by others. “Practitioners (从业者) said they gained a sense of purpose simply from the opportunity of observing people at their most defenseless,” she observes. She then provides a summary of how care work is being increasingly automated, showing how quantification and measurement have taken over many aspects of human-facing jobs, leaving little room for doctors, teachers, and others to build connection.

“When one goes to a doctor or a teacher, the encounter is full of the potential for shame, a risk that makes it all the more powerful when practitioners show empathic (同理心的) reflection,” writes Pugh. In chapter 8, she explains how such interactions can be done right. Research conducted by herself and others identifies three key aspects supporting connective labor: “relational design”, or how people are set up to interact with one another; “connective culture,” or shared practices and beliefs that influence how people interact; and “resource distribution,” which includes time given for interaction, worker-to-client rates, and the extent of technology and data use, among other factors.

Pugh concludes by arguing that we need a social movement for connection. “We need to fight for what we might call our ‘social health’,” she maintains.

1. What is the main concern of Allison Pugh’s new book?

A．The impact of AI on future employment.	B．The approach to living and working with AI.
C．The increasing role of technology in caregiving.	D．The value of connective labor in the age of automation.

2. Why does the author mention “practitioners” in paragraph 3?

A．To explain how to do care work.	B．To argue against the automation technology.
C．To prove the significance of human connection.	D．To discuss the challenges of privacy in caregiving.

3. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A．The encounter.

B．The shame.

C．The risk.

D．The potential.

4. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．The overview of chapter 8.	B．The effective way to interact.
C．The new trend of caregiving.	D．The factors of avoiding shame.

6 . 阅读短文内容,在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A tea culture salon may be the best way to experience China's tea ceremonies and culture in overseas locations.

“Tea for Harmony”cultural salon in Bath, England on Friday was aimed    1    both celebrating International Tea Day, which fell on May 21 and promising participants an opportunity    2    (experience) teas and culture from Central China's Hubei province.The    3    (represent) group from the Hubei Tea Association brought three types of tea to be enjoyed at the salon: Enshi Yulu, Yihong Black Tea, and Qingzhuan Tea.

The history of the teas on offer    4    (date) back more than 1,000 years, and the crafting techniques of Enshi Yulu and Qingzhuan Tea have become national intangible cultural heritages. Each tea was presented with its    5    (appeal) tea ceremony, where a tea master introduced its area of origin and its distinct characteristics,    6    demonstrated the particular way the tea should be prepared and appreciated.“Unique”,“delicate”and“wonderful”    7    (be) words British participants used to describe their feelings during the tea tastings.

“Tea is such an important part of British culture that we have an entire meal    8    (create) that we have entirely dedicated to our afternoon tea. It's very important for us British to be in Bath in this afternoon,    9    is the best and most elegant afternoon tea destination,”said Dianne Francombe, CEO of the Bristol and West of England China Bureau.

“Fine tea is more expressive than fine wine,and that experience , the flavors and delicacy of tea,is something    10    (true) superb. I look forward to continued friendship with friends from China whenever you visit this region. ”

7 . As a teenager growing up in Great Britain, Lola Anderson was inspired by the rowing events at the 2012 London Olympics.

Moved by the athletes' strength and determination, she decided to_________the sport herself. In her diary, she expressed her dream of winning an Olympic gold medal in rowing. Embarrassed by her_________dream, Lola tore out the diary page.” I threw that away because I didn't believe, “Anderson_________” I was 14 then, so why would I believe? Young girls struggle to see themselves as strong, athletic individuals, but that's_________now." Despite her initial_________, Anderson pursued rowing with her father's support.

In 2019, as Don Anderson_________cancer, he presented Lola with a_________. He held open his hand to_________the page she had torn from her diary years earlier. Don had found it in the trash(垃圾筒) and kept it, _________she would need it one day, Don__________months later, but his faith in his daughter's dream remained.

His predictive gesture__________on Wednesday when Anderson competed in her first Olympic Games as part of the women's quadruple sculls(四人双桨)rowing team. Her team__________the gold medal by a mere 0.15 seconds. After the race, Anderson reflected on her father's firm support.

“It's a piece of paper,but it's the most valuable thing I have," she said. " Maybe jointly with the__________now." Lola Anderson’s__________from a self-doubting teenager to an Olympic champion serves as__________of the power of dreams and the lasting impact of a father's love.

1.

A．take up

B．look into

C．live upon

D．fight for

2.

A．greedy

B．achievable

C．shallow

D．wild

3.

A．imagined

B．regretted

C．added

D．recalled

4.

A．changing

B．strengthening

C．worsening

D．speeding

5.

A．resolution

B．doubt

C．confidence

D．worry

6.

A．studied

B．battled

C．defeated

D．prevented

7.

A．wish

B．blow

C．promise

D．surprise

8.

A．throw

B．reveal

C．fold

D．release

9.

A．advocating

B．proving

C．feeling

D．wondering

10.

A．passed away

B．died off

C．set off

D．went away

11.

A．happened

B．mattered

C．arrived

D．worked

12.

A．bagged

B．forgotten

C．lost

D．recovered

13.

A．support

B．team

C．medal

D．rowing

14.

A．journey

B．range

C．departure

D．achievement

15.

A．advice

B．belief

C．memory

D．proof

9 . 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Willis was a highway patrol trooper (巡逻警察), who was in charge of the traffic safety of the Tennessee Highway. One afternoon this July, it rained heavily. He was driving along the busiest section of the highway during the downpour when he saw the traffic slowing down in front of him. Some cars stopped and bypassed one lane (车道).

Willis initially thought there was a car crash, so he slowed down his car to approach. But he soon found out the source of the delay was an animal wandering on the wet road. And he spotted that was a dog when he got close enough. There was a large dog that looked like a brown German shepherd (牧羊犬) in the middle lane.

The weather was at its worst, and the gray sky with the heavy rain gave the highway minimum visibility. The delay might cause a traffic jam and of course it was very dangerous to let the dog wandering in the middle of the highway.

He immediately turned on his blue lights because people usually slow down when they see the blue lights and called into the radio so they knew where he was. He pulled over, got out , and whistled to draw the dog's attention.

It seemed as if the dog knew Willis was its lifesaver. It walked to Willis and his car.Once the dog was in the car, Willis pulled into a parking lot nearby, where he called Petworks Animal Service. While waiting, he noticed the dog wearing a collar with its name “Luna”. Willis recorded a short video of the dog.

Then an animal control officer came and took Luna to the shelter. Willis came back to work. Watching cars travelling on the highway through the window glass, he thought he might do something to let the dog's owner know their pet was found safe.

注意：

1.续写词数应为150个左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

After work, Willis posted the video online with a brief description attached.

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Days later, news came that Luna's owner had been found and would visit him.

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