2 . Health, as the old saying goes, is over wealth, so it’s of great significance to keep fit. You can take away our money, our house, or our clothes and we can survive.     1     That is why I eat healthfully, exercise regularly, and keep up my social life.

Eating healthfully is important to maintain one’s health. I try to avoid foods high in fat like French fries or cookies. I also try to limit the amount of animal protein I consume.     2     So, it is important to know how to cook these foods so that the nutrients are not lost in the cooking process.

Our muscles must continue to be strong to support our body as we age. Exercise helps the bones build density and helps us maintain our posture.     3     A regular exercise program of cardiovascular training and weight training is an important part of keeping us healthy.

    4     Studies have shown that people with a wide range of social contacts get fewer colds and recover faster from diseases than those who aren’t socially active. For the sake of health, I like to play and interact with my friends and I always feel better when I am with them than when I am alone.

By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my body at an appropriate weight and can maintain my health. By spending time with my friends, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy.     5    

A．It can also strengthen our muscles.

B．Take away our health and we will die.

C．Friends are an important part of one’s health.

D．These are my three secrets to keeping a healthy lifestyle.

E．Besides, I always stay away from junk food which lacks nutrients.

F．By joining in relaxing activities, I can refresh myself to study well.

G．Instead, I eat lots of vegetables and fruit which are rich in fiber and vitamins.

4 . Hearing live music may be more emotional than listening to a recording of the same tune because it brings about greater activity in the part of the brain linked to processing emotions:

Sascha Frühholz at the University of Zurich in Switzerland and his team composed 12 pieces of music, each lasting 30 seconds. Half were written with the aim of expressing negative emotions, such as sadness and anger. These were slower, less harmonious and included more minor chords (和弦) than the remaining songs, written to arouse positive emotions.

The researchers then employed 27 people who weren’t musically trained, to listen to these 12 pieces twice — once performed by a live pianist, which the participants heard through a speaker, and once as a recording. The order they listened to them was randomly assigned, with 30 seconds of silence in between. People didn’t know when they were hearing a recording or live music.

While listening to the music, the participants lay in an MRI scanner (扫描仪) so the team could monitor their brain activity. The pianist then adapted the volume and speed of the piece according to the brain activity. For example, if someone was showing little activity in response to a positive piece of music, the pianist might play louder.

“Recorded music is not adaptive to now a listener is responding, but live pianists often adapt the music to the audience to get the best response from them,” says Frühholz.

Live performances of both the negative and positive pieces led to increased brain activity in the left amygdala, the region of the brain that is strongly linked to assigning sensory stimuli, such as sounds, to certain emotions.

The recorded tunes caused much less, and more inconsistent, activity in the left amygdala. This matched how emotive the participants rated each piece of music after the experiment.

The findings show that live music strengthens our emotional response, probably due to its free-flowing and active nature.

1. Which aspect of live music does Sascha Frühholz’s research focus on?

A．The technical skill of live musicians.

B．The popularity of live music concerts.

C．Its emotional impact on listeners’ brain

D．Its lack of interaction with the audience

2. What made the audience receive the best response from live musicians?

A．Their harmonious tune.	B．Their emotional performance.
C．Their adjustment to the listeners.	D．Their connection with the audience.

3. How did the researchers conduct the experiment?

A．By analyzing the data.	B．By comparing brain activity.
C．By grouping the participants.	D．By asking certain questions.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．What could live music bring us?

B．What emotions could live music express?

C．Why does live music make us so emotional?

D．Why does live music outweigh recorded music?

5 . Teen volunteer opportunities are the best way to learn the values of responsibility and enhance problem-solving skills. Here are a few volunteer opportunities for you to take up.

Care for pets

Animal shelters and homeless shelters are the best places for animal lovers. A typical day volunteering at an animal shelter would involve helping with the adoption process, feeding animals and cleaning up after animals.

Participate in a beach cleanup

Teens can associate with a local environmental organization for a beach preservation. This is a great way to learn about ecology and contribute to its improvement in a hands-on manner. The opportunity involves outdoor activities and is a good platform to connect with green advocates.

Volunteer at a summer camp

A job as a ‘Counselor-in-Training’ is a great fit for teens. It teaches them organization skills by training under experts. Teenagers can learn communication skills and benefit from the real-time feedback from children and parents. It is also an excellent opportunity to learn outdoor support skills, such as CPR and first aid.

Volunteer at a local hospital

Local hospitals are always on the lookout for a helping hand. Whether it’s chatting with residents, greeting visitors or transporting patients to the cafeteria, a little help goes a long way! A few hospitals may have an age limit and require volunteers to get basic training and commit their time each week.

1. Which volunteer opportunity suits environmentalists best?

A．Care for pets.	B．Volunteer at a local hospital.
C．Participate in a beach cleanup.	D．Volunteer at a summer camp.

2. What can volunteers benefit from a job at a summer camp?

A．They can receive guidance from biologists.

B．They can progress in academic performance.

C．They can gain independence in outdoor activities.

D．They can acquire essential emergency medical skills.

3. What is special about volunteering at a local hospital?

A．It welcomes volunteers of all ages.

B．It may call for weekly time devotion.

C．It may involve interactions with doctors.

D．It demands training before volunteering.

6 . A new trend has popped up in China with many young people abandoning brand (品牌) names to create makeshift handbags out of things like reusable grocery bags and other materials. One example is the Shenzhen bag, which includes canvas (帆布) bags, paper bags, milk tea packages that people carry around in Guangdong Province.

Makeshift handbags like the “Shenzhen bag” are also common among young people in big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou. People find the bags practical, wearable and fashionable, and they can be carried on the shoulder or the back. This emerging trend reveals a new attitude to consumption as young people in China begin to pursue a simple and shared life, with consumers no longer blindly pursuing brand names as a status (身份) symbol, but advocating a simple and low-carbon lifestyle. In addition to the handbags, and regardless of their monthly incomes, many young people are living more casually, in line with a “good enough mentality”. Loose T-shirts, Crocs, and canvas bags are basically standard mode.

“Consumers today are becoming more mature and rational. They are pursuing smarter consumption through careful consideration and calculation to find the cheapest; most practical, cost-effective way of shopping,” says. Wang Ning, a sociology professor at Nanjing’s Southeast University.

Economists believe that China’s Generation Z no longer blindly pursues brands and luxury goods or buys things for brand name and status. Instead, they pay more attention to their actual needs, quality, and experience of buying, and prefer sharing and secondhand purchases. They also advocate environmental protection and sustainable consumption.

Price-aware Chinese consumers have also begun to place a greater emphasis on their inner selves. Driven by rational consumption, many young people no longer save to buy a brand-name bag, but for self-improvement.

The new handbag trend has also created business opportunities. Reusing packaging used for food brands as handbags results in mobile advertising for the associated brands, and the phenomenon of the “Shenzhen Bag” has also benefited paper bag companies.

1. What is the feature of “Shenzhen bag”?

A．A popular luxury brand of handbag.

B．A makeshift handbag symbolizing status.

C．A traditional handbag designed for specific people.

D．A temporary handbag that was once for another use.

2. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “rational” in paragraph 3?

A．Conservative.	B．Reliable.
C．Sensible.	D．Considerate.

3. What contributes to the change in consumption habits among China’s Generation Z?

A．A belief for a plain and green lifestyle.

B．A neglect of environmental protection.

C．Blind pursuit of brand names and luxury goods.

D．Focus on outer appearance rather than inner selves.

4. What is the text?

A．A book review.	B．A news report.
C．A business plan.	D．A research article.

7 . As a child, John always wondered how the human body worked and how he could keep it healthy. His interest in medicine grew stronger when he volunteered at a children’s hospital during high school. The never-give-up spirit of young patients battling against various illnesses massively affected him. Initially, he chose nursing in college, believing it would lead him to work closely with children. But after his first half year, he recognized nursing wasn’t fit for him.

Switching to biology helped him discover his passion for learning about the complexities of human body and using that knowledge to help children. Although the thought of the lengthy education and residency required for pediatrics (儿科学) made him hesitant, a heart-to-heart conversation with his brother changed his mind. His brother convinced John that his passion should motivate him rather than scare him. It was then that John decided to become a pediatrician because of the simple fact that he would work with children every day, and would make a positive impact on their lives and their families.

Pediatrics is not just about regular check-ups, it also includes making sick kids feel better and helping them heal. This brings so much joy to John’s heart. To him, he is not only a doctor but also a teacher, offering a safe space for the little ones to open up and share their fears or concerns. Plus, he really enjoys being a friendly and easy-to-talk-to person in their lives.

Being a pediatrician gives John the rewarding experience of helping and interacting with children daily and making those little ones’ tough times easier. Also, the changing world of healthcare means he’ll always be learning new things and facing exciting challenges. With his future plans, he wants to get into the field of being a physician assistant — a stepping stone that keeps him involved in pediatric care while still engaged in direct interaction with young patients. It allows him to do lots of the same things as a pediatrician, as well as helps him improve skills that are vital for making kids healthier.

1. What can we learn about John from the first paragraph?

A．He began to have an interest in medicine during high school.

B．He decided to work on nursing after graduation from college.

C．He got inspired by young patients when volunteering at a hospital.

D．He was curious about how the doctors work to keep people healthy.

2. Why did John choose the career as a pediatrician?

A．To learn about the complexities of human body.

B．To bring about improvements in children’s lives.

C．To get rewarding experience of helping children.

D．To face the challenges making him hesitant and scared.

3. Which of the following best describes John’s feeling towards being a pediatrician?

A．Excited but tired.	B．Worthy but stressful.
C．Proud and delighted.	D．Concerned and moved.

4. What’s the text mainly about?

A．John’s journey of pursuing a career in pediatrics.

B．John’s challenges and rewards as a pediatrician.

C．A comparison between pediatricians and nurses.

D．The importance of improving the health of children.

8 . The process of sorting through my childhood stuff started out easy. At first, I was excited to toss everything out. But as the bedroom emptied out, I felt a creeping sense of sadness. My childhood was over, and I entered full-fledged (成熟的) adulthood. And I wondered:     1     In short, yes.

    2     That’s because going through your old stuff can possibly stir up difficult emotions or sweet memories. Whatever emotions pop up, accept them, and it will help you process it faster.

Before you start sorting, determine how much storage space you’re willing to devote to your childhood items.    3     You may have limited space for old stuff. But listen to your heart. If you’re sentimental and you want to hold on to stuff, hold on to it. You canal ways get rid of it later.

During this process, it can be useful to have someone you trust by your side. They can help you honor the memories associated with each object and let go.     4     They know which life experiences mean the most to you.

And you don’t have to pile your childhood stuff in the attic (阁楼).     5     You can take photos, which you can revisit any time on your phone or computer. Or you can turn them into an art project and display it in a shadow box.

Remember, there is someone who care enough to hold on all old stuff for you. This is a value of all of the time and effort and money your parents have poured into you. This has been saved in love.

A．Get creative and think outside the box.

B．Could my childhood memories be regained?

C．You can find meaning in your life experiences.

D．Loved ones can also help you decide what to save.

E．But it will probably still be a bittersweet experience.

F．That will help you figure out how much stuff you can keep.

G．Was there a less heartbreaking, more strategic way to do this?