1 . Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. Short naps, which last from 20 to 30 minutes at the right time, can benefit vitality and overall health in countless ways.

Short naps can boost mental functioning and memory, as well as improve vitality, attention and reaction time.     1     Because napping seems to improve creative thinking, some companies have attempted to introduce napping rooms.

What’s more, it appears the brain uses nap time to process information gathered throughout the day.     2     A study revealed that short naps also helped people become more confident and sensible, which resulted in better focus and efficiency at work. Napping may also lead to an improved ability to learn new skills, such as a golf swing. This is because these memories or skills are strengthened in the brain during sleep.

    3     Studies show that more consistent sleep will help lower “fight or flight” chemicals in our bodies. As a result, our blood pressure and heart rates are normalized. Napping appears to help this process for some people.

    4     One condition associated with napping longer than 30 minutes is sleep inertia (睡后迟钝). This can harm cognitive function from several minutes up to half an hour. Long or late afternoon naps can lead to difficulties falling asleep during the night.     5    

So, to maximize benefits while reducing risks, please keep naps short in the early afternoon to avoid sleep inertia and nighttime sleep disruptions.

A．But napping can come with drawbacks as well.

B．The reason for this phenomenon is mostly unknown.

C．Therefore, that appears to enhance problem-solving abilities.

D．Short naps are also linked to increased productivity and creativity.

E．Napping can also be associated with a reduced risk of heart diseases.

F．Napping should not serve as an alternative for enough nighttime rest.

G．Besides, for those aged 60 and up, longer naps may increase the risk for heart diseases.

2 . Granny fell ill before Valentine’s Day. She had to ______ our planned zoo trip, which she had been ______.

“Remember to say hi to the monkeys for me,” Granny ______ us up before we left. We did go and have fun, but I kept ______ Granny could have been with us.

Tex spotted some ______ and suggested taking a picture in front of them. While we said, “Cheese,” Indi accidentally said, “Happy Valentine’s Day, Granny!” This slip of the tongue (舌头) reminded me. I ______ taking pictures of different animals and ______ them into a zoo valentine for Granny. Everyone loved that.

At home, we ______ out the printed pictures on the table. Since it was ______ to fit so many pictures onto a heart-shaped card, we ______ to create a whole bunch of valentines, each card representing an animal.

______, our print didn’t have color ink, so we ______ the black-and-white pictures with markers and made speech balloons for the animals. When we were done, I made a couple of ______ on the cards and tied them together to make a book. It took forever to finish, but it turned out ______.

“Oh, you little sweet potatoes!” Granny smiled when we gave her our ______. “You sure did turn this lady’s frown (眉头) upside down! I love you so much.”

1.

A．cancel

B．miss

C．arrange

D．ruin

2.

A．hearing of

B．approving of

C．longing for

D．seeking for

3.

A．cheered

B．picked

C．connected

D．woke

4.

A．demanding

B．insisting

C．imagining

D．wishing

5.

A．cards

B．tourists

C．balloons

D．monkeys

6.

A．proposed

B．denied

C．inquired

D．permitted

7.

A．dividing

B．grouping

C．turning

D．carving

8.

A．sold

B．spread

C．counted

D．handed

9.

A．extraordinary

B．impossible

C．essential

D．meaningless

10.

A．continued

B．anticipated

C．decided

D．claimed

11.

A．Unfortunately

B．Ultimately

C．Gradually

D．Apparently

12.

A．associated

B．displayed

C．illustrated

D．colored

13.

A．notes

B．symbols

C．holes

D．marks

14.

A．noble

B．great

C．enormous

D．classical

15.

A．creation

B．assumption

C．devotion

D．invitation

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。

Two years ago, Song Fei’s muscle pain was getting worse, despite years of gym exercise. A month after     1    (practise) taijiquan, however, the pains that had been bothering her were slowly relieved. Song, 29, a Shanghai-based fitness vlogger (视频博主), has been sharing her changes after learning taijiquan     2     lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu. Besides performing it each morning, she also integrates     3    (element) of the Chinese martial art into her fitness courses.

China’s taijiquan has become     4    (increasing) popular as a form of mind-body exercise and stress reduction. Like Song, more young people are inheriting (继承) and developing ways to integrate the martial art into     5     (variety) lifestyle applications. Master Li Guangjin, who created his own style of taijiquan, emphasizes     6     importance of maintaining health, combat (格斗), and relaxation through taijiquan practice. Visual designer Lin Xiaoxue has also experienced physical and mental benefits since she picked up taijiquan. She has designed some visual works     7    (inspire) by taijiquan. Additionally, taijiquan has influenced other fitness practices, such as ChiRunning,     8     combines tai chi techniques with running     9    (promote) injury prevention and mindfulness.

This integration of traditional wisdom into modern lifestyles     10    (reflect) a growing interest in understanding the deeper meaning of life through taijiquan and related practices.

4 . Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

For this program, you’ll need to apply to the Faculty of Education of McGill University.

Overview This enriching program (Bachelor of Education, or B. Ed.) will prepare you to become a specialist educator of English as a Second Language (ESL) at both the elementary and secondary school levels. You will graduate with the theoretical and practical experience necessary in your future career.		Program Requirements This program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students normally complete 30 credits in their Freshman (U0) year. In consultation with the Program Adviser, students may select courses from the recommended course list or other courses.
Courses As a TESL student, you can take courses like: EDEM 220 - Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits) EDFE 209 - First Field Experience (TESL) (2 credits) EDFE 359 - Third Field Experience (TESL) (8 credits) EDFE 459 - Fourth Field Experience (TESL) (7 credits) To learn more about the courses, click here.		Careers Once you complete this undergraduate degree, you will be qualified to teach in ESL in elementary and secondary schools or work in occupations that focus on education, community programming, educational technology, curriculum (课程) development, and administration. You could become a professional: ESL Teacher, Elementary or Secondary School Adult Literacy Instructor Educational Technology Developer Curriculum Specialist
Annual fees for (CAN$) 30 credits for 2023-2024
Tuition Fee (学费)	25484.70		Copyright Fee	32.70
Society & Other Fees	591.58		Information Technology Charge	279.60
Student Services/Athletics & Recreation	715.82		SSMU Dental Insurance*	150.00
Registration / Transcripts & Diploma/ General Administrative Charges	393.98		International Health Insurance*	951.00
Total Fees: 28599.38 * SSMU Dental Insurance and International Health Insurance charged once a year.

1. Which course provides the highest credit score?

A．EDEM 220.

B．EDFE 209.

C．EDFE 359.

D．EDFE 459.

2. How much should a freshman pay for the tuition?

A．CAN$849.49.

B．CAN$3114.68.

C．CAN$25484.70.

D．CAN$28599.38.

3. Who can be the most potential applicant of this program?

A．A student seeking for a degree in Kindergarten Education.

B．A student expecting to teach English in primary school.

C．A student hoping for a career as a health instructor.

D．A student planning to specialise in science exploration.

5 . 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。

Sometimes things don’t go as planned, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still be wonderful in their own way. My parents and I had spent forever researching summer camps online. Finally, we picked out one where I could design games, animate (制作动画) characters, and learn other cool coding (编程) stuff.

My mom said, “I like the idea of you exercising that clever brain of yours. But I also want you to get plenty of fresh air.” “Campers can choose to hike or swim every afternoon!” I said, as I clicked on the registration form.

My dad filled out the form, and weeks later, my parents dropped me off for what I thought would be a week of nonstop computer-coding fun.

I arrived at the check-in table at the same time as a camper of my age named Halley, who was wearing an adorable sunhat. Halley greeted, “We are in the same group - number 7.” Led by an advisor, we followed the green arrows to the campsite.

I surprisedly found that it was so cool and woodsy along the path. I exchanged ideas with Halley about what might come out of the camp. Halley excitedly mentioned the little animals he loved to observe and something about night sky watching.

“You gave me the best idea,” I said. “I’ll base my characters on the animals you mentioned!” Halley laughed. “I might be missing something here. Who are these mysterious characters?”

“You know, the characters we’ll be designing and animating on computers this week!” I said. “Uh, sorry. Still lost,” said Halley. “Why would we be doing computer stuff at Nature Camp?”

It was then that I realised some errors must have been made. I must have accidentally clicked on the wrong online form! We immediately raced back to the welcome table to see if I could switch over to Tech Camp, but of course it was completely full.

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

I forced a smile as we headed for our campsite.

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“OK, I’ll have a try,” I looked at Halley thankfully.

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6 . Five times stronger than steel, spider silk’s unique qualities were recognised by the Ancient Greeks-and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering.

Now, one Japanese startup, Spiber, is exploring how spider web s could transform the clothing industry. The biotech company started by making a spider-silk-like material in the lab and has since expanded its fabric range to include more sustainable alternatives to wool and cashmere, says Kenji Higashi, head of business development at Spiber.

Spiders create web s by giving out liquid protein that will later change into silk. Kazuhide Sekiyama and Junichi Sugahara, Spiber’s founders, decided to create a material that is identical to spider silk. They studied “thousands of different spider species,” as well as other silk-producing species, and collected a database of silk varieties.

Having successfully produced the spider silk alternative, the team went on to develop a range of fabrics by changing the protein order. Spiber’s fibers are made by fermenting(发酵) water, sugar and nutrients with specially modified microbes (改良微生物) in steel tanks to produce protein polymers to be made into a fiber. Later, the team discovered that the spider silk alternative shrinks(收缩) when wet, so they modified the protein to get a fiber with desirable properties, such as water proof and increased strength, which is suitable for an outdoor jacket.

Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. It produces around 2.1 billion metric tons of CO₂ every year. Higashi says Spiber’s biodegradable products are predicted to generate just one-fifth of the carbon emissions of animal-based fibers once they are in mass production. And it is now developing a process that will transform abandoned clothes made from natural materials like cotton into the sugars needed for fermentation.

Currently trying to expand its production and getting ready for a full commercial launch of its products, Spiber hopes its technology will help to “solve some of the big global challenges that we’re facing,” says Higashi.

1. What is a primary purpose of Spiber’s research in the lab?

A．To develop new applications of spider silk.	B．To invent a replacement for spider silk.
C．To transform the structure of spider silk.	D．To study silk-producing spider species.

2. How did the team address the shrinking problem?

A．By adapting the protein.	B．By diversifying microbes.
C．By wetting the fiber.	D．By lengthening fermenting time.

3. What can best describe Spiber’s products?

A．Fancy and stylish.	B．Costly yet profitable.
C．Strong and sustainable.	D．Lightweight yet resource-consuming.

4. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?

A．The practical application of Spiber’s products.	B．The environmental value of Spiber’s products.
C．The technical challenges of Spiber’s products.	D．The potential markets of Spiber’s products.

7 . You see a shopper trip over in a busy street. Someone else can help. That’s what you tell yourself. This is the bystander effect in action — the dilution (淡化) of responsibility in the presence of others — and it has been demonstrated in many past studies.

But life is complicated and psychologists have seen exceptional circumstances. Two experiments were conducted by Marco van Bommel and his team using an online chat room for people with extreme emotional problems. Eighty-six students were logged into the forum (论坛) and shown five messages from troubled users. They were told to write a reply if they wanted, but it was entirely up to them.

Basically, participants could see their names on the screen alongside others’ names. A counter also told them if the forum was quiet, with just one other person logged in, or busy, with 30 others online. This arrangement reproduced the classic Bystander Effect-participants were less likely to post replies with more people logged in. However, when the researchers cued (提示) self-awareness by highlighting participants’ names in red on the screen, they posted more replies on a busy forum.

A second study was built on these findings, but this time self-awareness was raised by the presence, or not, of a computer web-camera. Over 100 participants took part. Although told the camera wouldn’t be used until later, those with cameras were asked to check the camera’s indicator-light during the study. The Bystander Effect was reproduced when web-cameras were absent-on busy forums participants posted fewer replies to needy users. By contrast, those cued to be self-aware by the web-cam actually wrote more replies.

Nearly any online community can benefit from the research. The ability to turn hesitant bystanders into eager helpers is a recipe for engagement and collective benefit. As in the research, simple design cues could be integrated to help online users remember they are visible to the community. For example, the size of profile images and specific on-site reminders can be used to highlight how users see themselves within the community.

1. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A．The hidden danger of a busy street.

B．The bystander effect in action.

C．The dilution of responsibility.

D．The presence of other people.

2. In the first study, the participants posted more replies to the troubled when

A．there were more emotional problems

B．the counter indicated the forum was quiet

C．their presence was reminded on the screen

D．more individuals were logged in the forum

3. Why is the web-camera used in the second study?

A．To encourage more replies.

B．To reproduce the bystander effect.

C．To further test participants’ mindset.

D．To better record participants’ actions.

4. What strategy can online communities learn from the research?

A．Working together to attract more users.

B．Combining designs to boost users’ memory.

C．Building more platforms for public promotion.

D．Exploring ways to change bystanders into upstanders.

8 . 你校英文报正在开展以 Students’ Time Spent on Physical Exercise Weekly为题的讨论。请使用图表中的调查结果写一篇短文投稿, 内容包括：
1. 描述调查结果;
2. 分析其原因并给出建议。

注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 短文的题目和首句已为你写好。

Students’ Time Spent on Physical Exercise Weekly

Nowadays, many students are aware of the significance of physical exercise, although the time they spend on it varies.

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9 . When delivering medications to patients, one of the most effective methods is direct injection (注射) into the bloodstream using a needle. But this can be an uncomfortable experience, especially for kids or adults with a fear of needles. While patients do have the option to take oral pills instead, drugs containing large molecules (分子) are not absorbed effectively this way.

Now, inspired by octopus suckers (章鱼吸盘), researchers from China and Switzerland have designed a needle-free alternative: a tiny, drug-filled, cup-like patch (贴片) that sticks to the inside of the cheeks. The device is easily accessible, and it can be removed at any time and the drug gets absorbed through the lining of the inner cheek, the team reports in a paper in Science Translational Medicine.

To test the design, the team 3D printed the suckers. They loaded each with the drug and stuck them inside the cheeks of three beagles, a kind of dog which has a similar inner cheek lining to humans. For comparison, they also delivered the drug to beagles via a pill. After three hours, the team found that drug blood concentrations in dogs with the patch were more than 150 times higher than in the dogs that took a tablet. They also found patches worked effectively for drugs with large molecules.

40 healthy human volunteers self-applied water-filled patches to see how well they would stay on while talking and moving their mouths. After 30 minutes, only five of the 40 patches had fallen off, which was because of improper placement. Most volunteers said they would prefer a patch over injections for daily applications.

Still, the team only tested the patch for a short time so they would need to find out what would happen if it was used repeatedly. They’d also need to determine which drugs would work with the technology: the target is large molecules, such as those used to treat obesity or osteoporosis, but they can’t be too large to fit in the cup.

1. Why do the researchers develop the patch?

A．To help patients overcome the fear of needles.

B．To enable kids to swallow tablets smoothly.

C．To offer a better way of drug delivery.

D．To guarantee the efficiency of oral pills.

2. What does the research on dogs prove?

A．It is technologically possible to 3D print the patches.

B．The cheek lining of dogs is similar to that of humans.

C．Patches fall easily with their mouth movement.

D．Drugs are absorbed better through patches than pills.

3. Which of the following can best describe the device?

A．Innovative and profitable.

B．Effective and user-friendly.

C．Affordable and accessible.

D．Flexible and long-lasting.

4. What does the last paragraph stress?

A．The related issues to be solved.

B．The risk of using patches repeatedly.

C．The way to identity large molecules.

D．The trouble of improving the technology.

10 . For the past two months, Mandy Chen, a second-year student at Beijing University of Technology, has been posting photos of herself to Taobao, posing with a reusable cup, climbing stairs and switching off lights.     1     Taobao’s Al algorithm (算法) calculates that Chen’s use of a reusable cup reduced 15.7 grams of carbon emissions (排放), while her choice to take the stairs instead of the lift resulted in a reduction of 19.5 grams.     2    

After seven days of posting her photos, Chen exchanged the points for a dozen of biodegradable rubbish bags from Taobao. Everyone can get an endless supply of free trash bags if they keep going, according to Chen.     3    

Chen uses Carbon88, a platform launched last August by Alibaba Group Holding, to help the more than 800 million users on Taobao adopt a sustainable lifestyle. The platform rewards users for over 70 low-carbon behaviours.     4     It also recommends products that it considers environmentally sustainable, and gives users points for buying them.

    5     “I didn’t know that my actions could produce such carbon reduction,” Chen said, “Now I feel good for what I’m doing to make this world a tiny bit better. We as a part of society can call for more systemic changes.”

A．It encourages them to reduce their carbon footprint.

B．And her efforts to save electricity prevented 65.50 grams.

C．It’s a valuable addition to current carbon-reduction policies.

D．Carbon reduction has helped increase Chen’s environmental awareness.

E．Within minutes, she receives a dozen points from the app as a reward.

F．They range from taking public transport to shopping of second-hand items.

G．She is now saving points for something better, like snacks and water bottles.