1 . Soda and sports drinks are the largest single source of added sugars for Americans. They add an average of 145 calories a day to our diets. Most efforts to reduce drinking focus on soda. That is not enough, Juice is as bad.

Americans drink a lot of juice. The average adult drinks 6.6 gallons per year. More than half of preschool-age children drink juice every day. These children drink about 10 ounces every day. That is more than twice the amount that is good for them. Fruit juice contains some nutrients (营养物). But it has tons of sugar. One 12-ounce glass of orange juice contains ten teaspoons of sugar. That is about what is in a can of Coke.

The government is not right when it says up to half of daily fruit servings can be served in the form of 100 percent juice. One-hundred-percent fruit juice is not a natural source of vitamins and calcium. The government also recommends drinking fortified (增加营养的) orange juice. This is to get vitamin D. Some brands of juice are even marketed to babies. So what parents should do is read the label and be more careful.

Government food programs for kids are also at fault. Children in these programs drink more fruit juice than they should.

Drinking fruit juice is not the same as eating the whole fruit. Fruits like apples and grapes reduce the risk of diabetes (糖尿病). Drinking fruit juice is the opposite. Juice has more concentrated sugar and calories. It also has less fiber. Juice is easy to drink. It is harder to eat the whole fruit.

No expert says that juice improves health. It is like other sugary drinks. You can drink it one once in a while. But it is not because your body needs it. Parents should serve their kids water. They should serve the whole fruit. Schools and day care centers should stop serving juice. Government guidelines should not say that fruit juice is like the whole fruit.

1. What do most efforts to decrease drinking center on?

A．Coffee.

B．Juice.

C．Soda.

D．Tea.

2. What can we say about fruit juice according to the text?

A．It is equal to fruit.	B．It contains much sugar.
C．It contains no nutrients.	D．It does no harm to health.

3. Which of the following may the author agree with?

A．Drinking fruit juice can’t replace the whole fruit.	B．Drinking fruit juice reduce the risk of diabetes.
C．100 percent juice can serve half day’s nutrients.	D．Fortified orange juice can provide enough calcium.

4. In which section may the text appear in a newspaper?

A．Travel.

B．Technology.

C．Environment.

D．Health.

3 . 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。

Walking into and volunteering at an orphanage (孤儿院) for the first time, I was filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness.

As a half-Filipino, I felt a sense of pride and joy to be back in the country where my family was from, but I wasn’t sure what to expect from my time there. Would I be able to connect with the kids? Would I be able to make a meaningful impact? These were the thoughts running through my mind as I walked through the gate.

When I arrived, I was greeted by a group of shy and curious children. They looked out from behind doors and around corners, eyeing me carefully as I made my way through the halls. I was struck by their shyness, and I couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous myself.

I was a stranger in their home, and I knew that it would take time to earn their trust and build a connection with them.

However, as days went by and I spent more time with the kids, I began to see their walls come down. They started to open up to me, sharing stories and jokes, and even asking me to join in their games.

Soon enough, they welcomed me into their home with open arms, quite naturally. From that point on, I had a kid attached to me at all times. They were always eager to hold hands, give hugs, and jump on my back whenever I wasn’t looking. It was hard to believe that these same children had once been so guarded and distant.

These were kids who had experienced more hardship and trauma (创伤) in their young lives than most people could even imagine. And yet, they still found reasons to smile and laugh every day. They were incredibly stubborn and strong-willed, which could be challenging at times, but it also gave them a strong sense of perseverance.

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As time went by, I came to find something shining upon them.
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The day when I had to leave finally came.
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5 . One of my earliest memories is playing “shops” with my grandad. After leaving school at 15, I worked in a fruit shop, but I had no ________ to run my own shop.

Things have changed since I was married. I had my family and I must ________ them. So my husband Eric decided to do something ________ to make ends meet. We bought a shop within three months.

We were a bit ________ at shopkeeping. Eric often didn’t know what the ________ were asking for, but he soon learned.

People’s shopping habits have ________ over the years with the development of the Internet. More people shop online, but they still come to my shop for things missing from their ________, or if they want something, they’ll call me and have it delivered.

I’ve ________ technology and have a card reader to adapt to the development of technology, but the shop itself hasn’t changed much. The customers didn’t ________ it at first, but they soon got used to it.

Gradually, the business of my shop is getting better and better. There are customers who come in two or three times a day, even several ________ of some big families. I become friends with some of my customers. They often tell me their problems and I offer ________ if I can.

Now, I wanted to do something ________. I will write a book about my time in the shop.

Lots of other village shops have ________ because they do not change with the development of society. So I think I must be doing the ________ thing. This shop has been my ________. It encourages me to try different things and keep pushing myself.

1.

A．failure

B．desire

C．gesture

D．impression

2.

A．support

B．confuse

C．judge

D．appreciate

3.

A．alarming

B．different

C．considerable

D．tough

4.

A．disappointed

B．shocked

C．fresh

D．pleased

5.

A．twins

B．actors

C．colleagues

D．customers

6.

A．fallen

B．continued

C．changed

D．worsened

7.

A．discoveries

B．jokes

C．orders

D．experiments

8.

A．kept up with

B．turned down

C．set up

D．lost faith in

9.

A．value

B．refuse

C．like

D．bother

10.

A．futures

B．kinds

C．communities

D．generations

11.

A．information

B．advice

C．progress

D．courage

12.

A．romantic

B．shallow

C．magical

D．special

13.

A．closed

B．organised

C．debated

D．advanced

14.

A．equal

B．right

C．public

D．embarrassing

15.

A．inspiration

B．purpose

C．imagination

D．freedom

6 . How to Be Healthy and Happy

Happiness and health are more closely related than you might think! A healthy lifestyle can uplift your mood and increase life satisfaction while a positive mindset can lengthen your lifespan and help you avoid unhealthy habits.     1    .

Focus on the Positive

Positive thinking is a big step towards creating a happier mindset. Instead of focusing on the negative, change your thoughts towards optimistic thinking. Try to avoid self-criticism. Whenever you start thinking negatively of yourself, reframe (重塑) it as a positive comment. For example, if you’re thinking “I can’t believe I’m so stupid.” say instead “    2    .”

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Stress can affect your mood and your physical health. It can cause anxiety, anger, and irritability as well as headaches, muscle pain, exhaustion and sleeping problems. To keep stress at bay, consider what activities you can cut back on in your life. Learn to say “no” to responsibilities and commitments you can’t handle. Establish firm boundaries with your coworkers and friends about taking on too many extra tasks.

Find Time to Relax

Set aside at least an hour every day for self-care and relaxation. Make a routine for yourself, so that relaxation becomes a daily habit. Don’t schedule anything else during this time. Meditation, deep relaxation, yoga, tai chi, and other mindful practices are a great way to loosen tension and let go of stress. Find a practice or activity that calms you, such as taking a bubble bath or reading a book.     4    .

Express Thanks for the Good Things in Your Life

    5    , and it can also have a positive effect on your mental health. By expressing thanks, you can increase the strength of your relationships and feel more content. Keep a journal where you write down one thing every day that you are thankful for. When you are feeling unhappy or stressed, read this journal for motivation.

A．Manage stress in your life

B．Being grateful can help you think more positively

C．These are great ways to take care of and relax yourself

D．I’m smart and if I put my mind to it, I can learn anything

E．Start now by reframing your mindset into a positive and active state

F．Experts suggest that doing stressful things is bad for your physical and mental health

G．Your diet, habits and social network can also affect your physical and mental health

7 . Surprised scientists say they now have absolute proof that life exists on Jupiter (木星). They’re receiving SOS signals radioed from the destroyed planet! Off the record, NASA higher-ups are analyzing that the signals were caused by the recent strike of Jupiter by comet fragments (彗星碎片).

“Theses signals can only be coming from an intelligent (智慧的) life form,” says Dr. Lucas Mirsch, a highly respected planetary astronomer with close ties to NASA. “Contrary to what we’ve believed for years, we’re not alone in the solar system. And based on what we can tell from the mathematical pattern of these signals, the residents of the largest planet in our galaxy are asking Earth for help.” Dr. Mirsch says NASA officials have absolutely confirmed that Jupiter is the source of the strange signals, which began in late June—just weeks before the comet fragments began to hit the giant planet.

“NASA has investigated every possibility that this could be a hoax,” says Dr. Mirsch. That is, it may be a trick. “State-of-the-art sensors have traced the point of origin to the exact position of Jupiter’s orbit. There’s simply nowhere else they could be coming from.”

One of the specialists who has analyzed the mathematical pattern of the sounds says he and his staff are 99 percent sure the message is an SOS of some sort. “It’s difficult to explain to the public,” said the expert. “But the frequency with which certain numbers occur in a coded message gives us clues about its general content. Although we can’t give an exact word- for-word translation, we can say with reasonable certainty that life-and-death urgency is being communicated.”

NASA won’t officially comment but Dr. Mirsch says, “There’s not much the agency can do to help. All we can do now is pray that Jupiter survives this terrible strike and that our two worlds can make contact again soon.”

1. What can we learn from paragraph 2?

A．The signals come from intelligent creatures.

B．It was believed that we humans were not alone in the solar system.

C．NASA officials are not sure whether the strange signals are from Jupiter.

D．Jupiter had been hit by comet fragments before the strange signals appeared.

2. What does the underlined word “hoax” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Message.

B．SOS.

C．Lie.

D．Reality.

3. What can NASA do with the signals now?

A．Nothing but pray.	B．Launch new satellites.
C．Send messages to Jupiter.	D．Destroy the comet fragments.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．There Is Life Existing on Jupiter	B．Comet Fragments Recently Hit Jupiter
C．Jupiter Was Destroyed by Intelligent Life Form	D．Scientists Received Signals from Jupiter for Help

8 . Walter Orthmann, 100 years old, set the Guinness World Record for working at the same company for 84 years and nine days, which was confirmed by Guinness World Records onJanuary 6, 2022. Orthmann said it was an honor and a privilege. His professional advice is to work in an area where you feel motivated.

Orthmann’s career started in 1938. He got a job at Industrias Renaux S.A., working as a shipping assistant at the textile (纺织) company. As a child, he would walk barefoot to school—rain or shine—and was an excellent student. He has always been enthusiastic about learning, but started working to help his family, who lived in Brusque, due to financial hardship.

The town has a large German population, and because he spoke German, he was hired at the weaving factory, which is now called ReneauxView. There, Orthmann continued to love learning and got promoted to a sales position, then a manager.

The sales job took him traveling across the country to meet clients (客户), who became friends. The company has changed over the past 84 years, which taught Orthmann the most important part of the business: Stay up to date and adapt to different contexts.

Orthmann turned 100 years old on April 19, 2022 and celebrated with coworkers, friends and family. He still exercises every day and is still mentally fit. So, he still goes to his favorite places every day: the office. His 84-year-long career was perhaps achieved by his ability to live in the present.

“I don’t do much planning, nor care much about tomorrow,” he said. “All I care about is that tomorrow will be another day in which I will wake up, get up, exercise and go to work. You need to get busy with the present, not the past or the future. Now is what counts. So, let’s go to work!”

1. How old was Orthmann when he started to work?

A．12.

B．16.

C．18.

D．20.

2. Why was Orthmann employed by a weaving factory?

A．He was good at weaving.	B．He could speak German.
C．He needed to help his family.	D．He was enthusiastic about learning.

3. What’s the most important lesson Orthmann learned from the company’s change?

A．Keeping up with the times.	B．Spending more time on clients.
C．Keeping fit to go to work every day.	D．Don’t do much planning ahead of time.

4. What may Orthmann agree with?

A．Good courage breaks bad luck.	B．Learning is the eye of the mind.
C．The darkest hour is that before the dawn.	D．The important thing is to seize the moment.

9 . Welcome to Child’s Play NY activities. It offers children and teens exciting experiences. There are just 4 of 14 highly unique activities being offered.

Camp Encanto for Ages 4-6

Walk through a magical door and find your own Encanto in this joyous musical camp. Theater games and improvisation (即兴创作) will have us become magic parts of the madrigal house. Encanto music will stress our playing and we will learn the art of dance and vocal (发声的) techniques to bring the songs to life.

Address: Carroll Street, Brooklyn
Scene Study for Wizards Camp for Ages 7-11

This scene study camp gets young performers working together in magical ways using materials and improvisation. Campers will work on some material from Fantastic Beasts, Tangled and Harry Potter. As they do, they learn character development, and how to make strong and specific choices.

Address: Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn
Outer Space Explorers for Ages 3-4

3-2-1 take off with us into deep space. Whether you’re exploring the outer space or landing on the moon like an astronaut, kids will feel like a star in their amazing explorations. We’ll tie in our adventures with space themed kids’ literature.

Address: Columbia Street, Brooklyn
Train Your Dragon for Ages 4-6

Join us on the Isle of Berk for exciting adventures inspired by Cressida Cowell’s How to Train Your Dragon, Norse mythology (北欧神话) and our favorite scenes from the films. Together with your friends, defend Berk from dragon hunters and find bravery you never knew you had.

Address: Carroll Street, Brooklyn
1. How many activities does Child’s Play NY offer?

A．2.

B．4.

C．14.

D．20.

2. Which activity is the best choice for children who are fond of music?

A．Camp Encanto.	B．Scene Study for Wizards Camp.
C．Outer Space Explorers.	D．Train Your Dragon.

3. Where can you go if you want to take part in Outer Space Explorers?

A．Pierrepont Street.

B．Columbia Street.

C．Carroll Street.

D．South Oxford Street.