1 . My mom is one of the least wasteful people I know. She always brings her own metal containers to buy basic foods like rice and flour.     1     The key is to be creative about reducing plastic and other waste — just like my mom does at home.

One effective way is to conduct a review of household rubbish. List the rubbish by room or by activity.     2     This examination will help you assess your waste output and identify the ways to reduce it. For example, use reusable bags if you find a lot of plastic bags piling up under your sink.

    3     A lot of low-waste solutions might seem like they require buying special containers like silicone (硅胶) replacements for your Ziplock (带封口的) bags. But you don’t need to spend money on those items. Instead, figure out a way to repurpose the waste. Use empty cans, boxes and other food containers to store leftovers.

Reyond repurposing food containers, explore ways to save household items before throwing them away. Maybe you can mend an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rags, which is what my mom used to do with my dad’s old T-shirts.     4     I don’t feel bad about getting grease (油脂) on them.

Remember: Lowering the amount of waste you create doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing pursuit.     5    

A．You can try reusing your containers.

B．You can live a low-waste lifestyle too.

C．She used to bring reusable bags to the market.

D．You might write “used wipes and paper towels” under “nursery.”

E．I do this now too and the rags are perfect for household cleaning.

F．Find changes that work for you and you’ll be more likely to stick with them.

G．You can try sourcing your own food by growing a garden in your community.

2 . 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。

I didn’t like Del so much. He always called me the nickname “Germy”, which meant “dirty”, instead of my real name “Jamie”. Besides, he was known as a trouble-maker in school. So when the head teacher Mr. Smith asked Del to come to his office, I naturally thought that Del had done something mean to someone. Through the window, I caught sight of a smaller boy crying. Del seemed unhappy, too.

He did not return to class that day. All of us were discussing what had happened to him. What else could such an annoying boy do? “He must have hit the boy and was sent home,” I whispered to my friends. Their eyes widened. It felt good to see them so interested in what I said.

The next morning, the whole school was talking about Del being expelled(开除) for beating up a kid. I was surprised that my assumptions were passed on so quickly. So when Del walked into the classroom, all the kids were shocked. The kids next to him shift ed their desks away. “What’s your problem?” Del asked. “I don’t want you to attack me,” one kid said. Some laughed. “Yeah, I might,” said Del. I could tell he was joking, but many kids thought he admitted he did beat up someone.

During recess(课间休息), Del tried to join the kickball game. “Neither team wants you,” one of the players said. “Why?” Del asked, looking confused. “I always play with you guys.” They ignored him and went on playing. Del sat by himself while the rest of the school enjoyed their recess away from him. Del looked lonely and sad, much different from before. I started to feel sorry for him.

Later that day, I learned what really happened. The kid was Del’s little brother and he was crying because their mother fell ill and was sent to hospital. I felt even sorrier for what I said before. I started a rumor(谣言).

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At recess the next day, I saw Del sitting alone watching the kickball game.

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Now that Del had forgiven me, I decided to do more before the recess was over.
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3 . 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。

The world is full of wonders, and they become more wonderful when science looks at them. Scientists have uncovered some secrets behind these wonders. And     1     (honor) their efforts, the Pineapple Science Award has been created, shining a light on the parts of our lives that are easy to ignore.

The award recognizes     2     (amuse) scientific research. It was in 2012     3     (original) initiated by the Zhejiang Science and Technology Museum and Guokr.com, China’s leading popular science website. The awards     4     (divide) into 10 categories, mathematics, biology, psychology, just to name a few.

The prize for outstanding biological achievement     5     (go) to Lars Chittka in 2023. Chittka found that bumblebees enjoy rolling around wooden balls, which suggests that insects interact with objects as     6     form of play, like humans. Chittka hoped that “the work raises awareness about the many alien minds that surround us”. “I am more than pleased to accept this award. All science is a kind of playful, exploratory activity.” Chittka added, “I would be very happy if the visibility of this award gets more people interested in our work,     7     I would be proud if this leads to     8     (far) participation.”

The awards not only attract public attention and give scientific research more     9     (expose). They are also intended to build a platform to help the younger generations establish an interest in science. One winner said, “Science is critical for all. After obtaining more scientific knowledge, one can easily tell false advertising, passed off as science,     10     the truth.”

4 . Every morning, Robiuson, the 41-year-old charity worker, will leave his home to set out on his lonely marathons, all before a full day’s work. He’s doing it to ________ money for Hope for Justice.

Robinson follows a strict ________, waking up and starting his run at 4 am, and running five hours. Robinson lost 11kg when starting, but his ________ tended to be stable as his body ________, and he runs along a familiar ________ through Wanstead Park, Wanstead Flats and Epping Forest. Despite facing ________ such as colds, flu and food poisoning, he remains committed to ________ the marathons.

Robinson’s runs are ________ using a running app on his watch. His knees and hips (髋) are fine so far, but he’s ________ four pairs of running shoes.

While running in the dark, sometimes Robinson even meets with a cow. However, he generally ________ peaceful runs, occasionally witnessing minor incidents like fly-tipping (乱丢垃圾). To make his runs unique and ________, he eats a chocolate bar every mile.

Robinson’s dogs play a crucial role in his motivation, and he would pause if they showed signs of ________. However, they continue to love ________ alongside him. His devotion also arises from the hard economic times that we are living in and the impact this has had on charity ________.

Yet, 365 marathons in one year is not enough for him. His ________ are now set on breaking the unofficial record of 607 runs in 607 days set 10 years ago.

1.

A．spend

B．save

C．earn

D．raise

2.

A．standard

B．duty

C．routine

D．instruction

3.

A．weight

B．action

C．skill

D．state

4.

A．relaxed

B．reacted

C．adjusted

D．balanced

5.

A．block

B．border

C．trail

D．wall

6.

A．challenges

B．occasions

C．pressure

D．danger

7.

A．organizing

B．completing

C．launching

D．broadcasting

8.

A．prepared

B．tracked

C．changed

D．shared

9.

A．taken off

B．worn out

C．set aside

D．given away

10.

A．enjoys

B．records

C．ends

D．remembers

11.

A．busy

B．equal

C．interesting

D．short

12.

A．surprise

B．excitement

C．peace

D．dislike

13.

A．running

B．working

C．playing

D．living

14.

A．dinners

B．news

C．shops

D．donations

15.

A．limits

B．sights

C．values

D．rules

5 . Suppose you’re eager to watch the latest televised sport. Nothing looks more attractive to you than your couch. But you also could use that time to figure out how to complete the home craft project, which will take you at least an hour of watching instructional videos to complete it. You know that you’d feel proud of yourself if you got it done. However, the couch’s attraction becomes too hard to resist.

According to a research, your dilemma is an example of what’s called the “happiness paradox (悖论).” Simply stated, this is the tendency for people to choose a leisure activity that requires very little effort even though they know that a true mood boost would come from sharpening and applying their skills. Prior research showed that when given a choice, people would rather engage in passive rather than active pursuits during their leisure time. However, it’s an unreasonable choice because what will really make you happier is being busy in an activity that allows you to expand and strengthen your skills.

Why would engaging in a more challenging activity increase happiness? The answer lies in the concept of “flow”, that is, when you’re using your abilities at their peak, you experience an uprush of happiness that pushes you through a challenging task. You won’t feel that way if you just do the simple task.

Although the sofa is inviting compared to a halfway-done project, we still have a way to approach it. You can break the activity down into what can be more manageable sections. Looking more realistically at your abilities, and then seeking guidance, you can now feel better about the whole enterprise.

The finding doesn’t mean that you have to abandon your couch all the time when you’ve got a choice about how to use your leisure time. Instead, you could put some variety into your choices. If you had a particularly tough week, either with managing your family or responsibilities at work, it’s fine to take a break. You don’t even need to feel guilty about that occasional use of “me-time.”

1. What is paragraph 1 about?

A．Introducing a project.	B．Defining a concept.
C．Stating a phenomenon.	D．Providing an instruction.

2. What is happiness paradox?

A．An active pursuit	B．A conflicting mindset.
C．A leisure activity.	D．An effortless choice.

3. How can you entertain yourself when doing a challenging task?

A．By breaking the task into small units.

B．By stepping out of your comfort zone.

C．By finishing undone project right now.

D．By reducing the variety of your choice.

4. What does the research show?

A．The method of improving skills.	B．The management of responsibility.
C．The happiness from easy activities.	D．The wisdom of using your “me-time”.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker?

A．A student.

B．A programmer.

C．A company director.

2. How can the listeners know about the club?

A．By scanning the OR code.

B．By submitting an application.

C．By exploring school buildings.

3. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．Bang Radio’s interview rules.

B．The history of Bang Radio.

C．Joining the Bang Radio.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long will the field trip last?

A．1 hour.

B．3 hours.

C．4 hours.

2. What size group can receive a free nature walk?

A．About 50 students.

B．About 100 students.

C．About 150 students.

3. Why does Mr Brown make the call?

A．To adjust booking details.

B．To ask for more discount.

C．To put off the plan.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman do?

A．An art professor.

B．A project designer.

C．A TV interviewer.

2. What did Jacopo study when he was a student?

A．Art.

B．Design.

C．Philosophy.

3. Where does Jacopo work now?

A．In Beijing.

B．In Shanghai.

C．In Chongqing.

4. What is Jacopo’s aim in art?

A．To open an art school.

B．To combine the old style with the new one.

C．To hold art exhibitions across the country.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did Lucy do this morning?

A．She did Tai Chi.

B．She practised Ba Duan Jin.

C．She took a Chinese culture class.

2. What will the man probably do on the weekend?

A．Play basketball.

B．Register for a class.

C．Attend a table tennis match.

3. How does Lucy sound at last?

A．Interested.

B．Confident.

C．Worried.

10 . 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。

I am not a gamer. I’ll be honest: video games and I don’t really see eye to eye, and I have no ambitions to become better. I never have the experience playing against my kids and winning. And that’s okay. Board games, on the other hand, are a different story. At least there, I stand a chance of victory.

One day, my 12-year-old son begged me to play a game with him. He held out a game controller and begged, “Just one game with me? You can use it to control the game through your movements.” His eyes were full of anticipation and I could see the excitement welling up within him. How could I possibly resist such a sincere and heartfelt request? “Just one game.” My son’s face lit up. In a matter of minutes, we were standing in our living room, virtually bowling away.

My son’s amusement at my lack of gaming skills was evident. I could see the struggle on his face as he fought to hold back his laughter. The game controller felt awkward and unfamiliar in my hand, but I did my best to copy my son’s movements and follow his lead. At one point, my son said, “No, Mom. You really have to put some force into it. Like this.” With that, he threw his arm back, stepped forward, and with plenty of force extended out his arm that was holding the controller. Instead of sending the virtual bowling ball flying, the controller went off his hand and broke the TV screen. The impact was immediate and destructive. The screen cracked, sending a crazy mosaic (马赛克) of colors dancing across its surface. It looked like something straight out of a dream.

The air stood still at that moment. The look on my son’s face was a funny mixture of horror, disbelief and guilt. He stayed absolutely frozen for a long moment. Then, slowly, he turned to me. “Mom...” with a weak smile, “Did I just... break the TV?”

注意：
1. 续写的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上的相应位置作答。

Surprisingly, I wasn’t angry at all.

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But my son insisted on keeping the broken TV.

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