1 . As is known to all, sports are necessary, but many people are worried about getting hurt in sports. The equipment（装备）you wear while taking part in sports and other activities is key to avoiding injuries（受伤）.
Start with helmets（头盔）. They’re important for sports and activities such as football, baseball, softball, biking, horseback riding, skateboarding, inline skating, skiing, and snow boarding—to name just a few.
Wear a mouthguard if you play a contact sport where head injury is a risk, such as football, basketball, volleyball and boxing.
And last but not least, the right footwear can keep you from tripping and falling. You know that sports like football, baseball, softball, and soccer require cleats（防滑鞋）.
| A．They don’t provide protection. |
| B．Need to find the right helmet size for you? |
| C．Eye protection is also a must for many sports. |
| D．Helmets reduce the risk of head injuries by 75% - 85%. |
| E．Mouthguards can protect your mouth, teeth, and tongue. |
| F．The right kind of equipment is important, so is the right size. |
| G．But you may not realize that sports like biking need special types of shoes, too. |
2 . Travelling plays an important part in making us feel relaxed and happy. It also brings good changes in our life and keeps us alive and active. Travelling gives us practical experience of things we have studied in the books. So a person who does not travel at all does not find any meaning in the name of Ganga River. However, if he has travelled to this place, he can truly relate everything he has studied and will always remember each and every detail of that place.
Nowadays, many people like travelling as they want to explore the world and watch everything they have read about. And this seems to be quite true as practical knowledge is more important and effective (有效的). People like to visit historical places present in different parts of the world and collect information on the same to write books and stories.
Travelling has become easier due to (由于) advancement in technology and transportation (交通). Earlier people used to travel by road or sea and it took many days to travel from one place to another. However, now the situation has changed and people travel to far off places within hours and minutes — thanks to well-built roads and airplanes.
People travel for different purposes, some travel for further education while others travel to relax and enjoy. Many people take a break from their busy schedule and go for a vacation, which makes them feel pleased and energetic (充满活力的).
Many writers and painters travel to different places to experience some of the best things of nature and express them in the form of paintings or books. People also travel for business purposes so as to make money from their business. Students travel for educational purposes. Everyone has a unique reason to travel. Therefore, travelling is an important part of human life and it provides knowledge and offers all kinds of benefits (好处) to mankind.
1. What does the author want to say by mentioning the Ganga River?| A．The Ganga river is a good place to visit. |
| B．Travelling brings good changes in our life. |
| C．Visitors fail to find the meaning of the Ganga river. |
| D．People should travel to experience the things in the books. |
| A．The traffic in earlier times. |
| B．The time spent on travelling. |
| C．Changes in means of transportation. |
| D．The reasons why travelling has become easier. |
| A．Different people have different reasons to travel. |
| B．Businessmen always travel for a vacation. |
| C．Writers travel to sell their books. |
| D．Painters love travelling the most. |
| A．Useful but expensive. | B．Important but difficult. |
| C．Meaningful and necessary. | D．Pleasant and safe. |
3 . Imagine coming home after a long day at work and being welcomed by a loving pet who greets you warmly. Better yet, imagine a pet that never has to be fed and never has to use the bathroom.
Robopest provide many of the perks of a real pet without all of the responsibility. These furry (毛的) robofriends are more advanced and lifelike than remote-controlled toy dogs. Many feature realistic fur for an enjoyable petting experience and make sounds and small, natural movements.
Paro is one of the most popular companion robots. It is a robotic baby harp seal (鞍背海豹) with cute black eyes and a pacifier (安抚奶嘴) that doubles as its charger. Created by Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Paro is more than a stuffed animal. The little seal is packed with five kinds of sensors: touch, light, audio, temperature and posture. Plus, Paro is super intelligent; it can learn to behave in a way that the user prefers. According to the Paro website, “If you stroke (抚摸) it every time you touch it, Paro will remember your previous action and try to repeat that action to be stroked.”
While animal-assisted therapy (疗法) and the benefits of pets have been analysed in numerous scientific studies, real animals may not always be the appropriate choice for an older adult. Animals can be a lot of work; they can spread some diseases to humans and they may not always be on their best behaviour. That is where robotic pets come into play. In a study on Paro’s effect on hospital/nursing home residents, researchers found that those who interacted with Paro were less lonely over the period of the trial.
Robot pets are becoming a common fixture in assisted living communities and, as years go by, these robopets will become more advanced at copying real animal behaviours. While some believe that robot pets can’t compete with real animals, the companionship they provide to older adults cannot be denied.
1. What does the underlined word “perks” in paragraph 2 mean?| A．Solutions. | B．Challenges. | C．Chances. | D．Advantages. |
| A．It can work without electricity. | B．It can touch its user. |
| C．It can repeat its user’s words. | D．It can adapt its actions to its user. |
| A．What researchers have found about diseases. |
| B．Why robotic pets are suitable for people. |
| C．What dangers animals can bring to humans. |
| D．Why hospitals apply animal-assisted therapy. |
| A．Disapproving. | B．Doubtful. | C．Positive. | D．Unclear. |
4 . Max reads more than anyone he knows. He loves to read during all of his free time. His friends laugh at him because he would rather read than play video games, but his parents and his teachers are proud of him. They say reading is important, and it will help him learn about the world around him. They also tell him it is a good habit.
One day Max was reading a magazine article about volcanos(火山). He told his friends all about volcanos and what causes them to erupt. The very next week, the teacher started a science project about volcanoes. Guess who everyone wanted in their project group! Max’s friends weren’t laughing at him anymore.
Max ended up being in a group with Liz, Anna and Josh. The work was to create a poster board with information about volcanoes and to build a volcano model. Max made copies of the magazine article about volcanoes so his project partners could read about them too. They also went to the library to look for more information about volcanos.
The group met at Anna’s house that night to organise the information and decide what they wanted to put on the poster board. They all asked Max what he thought was most important. Then they decided together to do what Max said. The next night they met at Josh’s house to build their volcano. They used cardboard and modeling clay. First they made a volcano shape with the cardboard, and then they covered the shape in brown and red clay.
The volcano looked great. Max, Liz, Anna and Josh were very proud of their hard work. When they turned in their project, their teacher was proud too. Thanks to Max’s good habit they came an A +on both parts of the project.
1. Why do Max’s friends laugh at him?| A．He is weak in all the sports. | B．All the teachers only like him. |
| C．He and his parents always stay at home. | D．He likes reading instead of playing video games. |
| A．His friendliness. | B．His good marks |
| C．His knowledge of volcanoes. | D．His writing skills. |
| A．He bought the clay to build the volcano. |
| B．He provided his idea of what was most important. |
| C．He went to the library alone to look for more information. |
| D．He read the magazine article about volcanoes to his partners. |
| A．Preparing for a Science Project | B．Building Teamwork |
| C．Max’s Good Habit | D．Making a Volcano Model |
5 . Everyone thinks it rains all the time in London. In fact, London has some great weather during late spring, summer, and early autumn. For these reasons, Londoners all know that on a sunny day,the perfect place to go is the parks across the city. Here I’ll share my list of the best parks in London.
Alexandra Park
This 196-acre park is a heaven for North London,with families,dog owners,and runners exploring its winding paths in search of a break from city life.Visitors will find sports facilties(设施),a skateboarding park and a children’s playground.The park also hosts an excellent farmer’s market most weeks on Sundays.
Chelsea Embankment Gardens
Located between Cheyne Walk and Chelsea Embankment, the Chelsea Embankment Gardens are little-known to most visitors to London. The beautiful gardens opened in 1874.There are all kinds of lowers in spring and summer, especially dahlias(大丽花),plus bench(长)scattering and plenty of trees to provide shade when the weather is sunny.
Finsbury Cireus Garden
While all London parks have a fair share of history behind them,Finsbury Circus Garden stands out for being the fig public park in the city,dating from 1607.It is also the largest public open space in the Square Mile. However,the present garden sill keeps the original(最初的) look designed by Charles Dance the Younger in 1815.It’s well known for its London plane trees and fine Japanese Pagoda tree——the only one in the city.
Holland Park
Not only is Holland Park onc of the best London parks,but it is also one of the finest.What stands out the most from Holland Park are the lowers.It was the Earl of Holland’s wife who first successfully grew dahlias in England!The dahlias are still grown within the park’s SS acres.in summer, open-air theatre and opera are staged in the park.
1. Which place may children like the most?| A．Alexandra Park. | B．Holland Park. |
| C．Finsbury Circus Garden. | D．Chelsea Embankment Gardens. |
| A．It is famous for its trees. |
| B．It offers benches for visitors. |
| C．It is the largest park in London. |
| D．It is designed by the Earl of Holland’s wife. |
| A．They hold opera shows. | B．They have dahlias. |
| C．They are little-known to Londoners. | D．They host farmer’s markets. |
6 . Every family is a foundation of society. It is where one learns fundamental values and beliefs. It is the first place one goes when they need love and support.
Nurture (培养) healthy communication. The key to any strong relationship is communication.
Facing life’s challenges together. No family is perfect, and every family will face challenges at some point in their lives. The key is to address those challenges together as a team. There will be times when family members will disagree on how to face a challenge.
Building a solid foundation for your family takes time, effort, and patience. But it is well worth it when you see the lasting bonds.
| A．Encourage quality time together. |
| B．That is especially true for families. |
| C．Families grow and change over time. |
| D．Show your children how important family is. |
| E．Plus, it is also the foundation for personal success in life. |
| F．Your children will cherish the memories of these moments when they get older. |
| G．It is essential to respect each other's opinions and find a solution that works for everyone. |
7 . Thousands of workers in the UK have a shortened week ahead of them as a large-scale four-day workweek pilot gets underway. Beginning this week, more than 3. 000 workers at 70 companies across diverse industries will get an extra day off every week. The six-month trial organized by 4 Day Week Global, is considered the largest experiment of its kind in the world.
“What is most exciting about the pilot is that we have a wide range of fields of economy participating.” said Joe Ryle, campaign director for the UK arm of 4 Day Week. “We’re hoping it will show that the four-day workweek is possible across the economy in the longer term. ”
Participating employers range from firms in the education sector to banking. IT. marketing, retail and hospitality businesses. The schedule is based on the 100-80-100 rule, which allows workers to earn 100%of their pay for 80%of their time for delivering 100% of output.
Employers have been eager to test programmes that offer workers more flexibility and a better work-life balance after workers quit their jobs at record rates. It has forced companies to find new ways to employ and retain(留住)talent, including bumping up pay and allowing more remote work. Cutting a full day off the workweek is yet another option companies can use to induce job seekers to work for them.
“We’ve seen a growing appetite for reduced work time,” said Joe O’Connor, CEO of 4 Day Week Global. “Employers are drawn to this idea as they see it providing them with a competitive advantage. Because of the pandemic(大流行病)，managers are more open-minded.”
For the workers’ part, expectations have also shifted dramatically since the start of the pandemic. “People’s expectations about what forms a reasonable life-work balance have changed,” O’Connor said.
“The four-day week is generally considered to be a triple-dividend policy-helping employees, companies, and the climate,” said Juliet Schor, a sociology professor at Boston College.
1. What is the purpose of the pilot according to Joe Ryle?| A．To test the effectiveness of the four-day workweek. |
| B．To help develop the economy during COVID-19. |
| C．To improve cooperation between different industries. |
| D．To increase employees'productivity within four days. |
| A．Work hard to get a pay raise. | B．Improve their productivity. |
| C．Keep a record of what they do. | D．Spend more time with their family. |
| A．Expect. | B．Force. | C．Allow. | D．Persuade. |
| A．Negative. | B．Unclear. | C．Favourable. | D．Doubtful. |
8 . Mental health is something individuals should be taking care of, and here we recommend the following apps for you.
Meru Health
The app offers coaching and therapy programmes, which consist of 8-12 weeks of one-on-one consultations, ongoing chats with a personal coach or licensed doctor, and daily activities including mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices. The chat feature in the app offers users a mixture model where they can engage in texting, phone calls, coaching or clinical support. The app is free, but a referral (推荐) from a healthcare professional is a must to register for the programme.
Insight Timer
This meditation (冥想) app features a wide range of free meditation libraries, and offers guided meditations, music tracks and talks by leading researchers, psychologists and mindfulness experts. It also has live events like yoga, mood tracking, private mentoring, and workshops available. The advanced version, Member Plus, is $60 per year with a 30-day free trial if you sign up on their website.
Headspace
The app offers guided meditations, sleep meditations and breathing exercises that help users deal with stress and anxiety. It includes user-friendly content and appealing animations that help attract users from all meditation expertise levels. Headspace features a free ten-day introductory programme, but it also has two subscription choices: 12. 99 per month or $69. 99 per year.
Calm
The app offers “Sleep Stories” narrated by famous speakers, ten-minute Daily Calm sessions as well as a music library, short videos and mindful movement activities. Calm also provides a range of guided meditations with lengths of 3-25 minutes to fit the user’s schedule. The platform offers a seven-day trial programme at no cost and then has the choice of an annual subscription costing $ 69. 99 or a one-time purchase of $ 399. 99.
1. Which app can be used only through an expert’s recommendation?| A．Meru Health. | B．Insight Timer. | C．Headspace. | D．Calm. |
| A．It can receive users’ texts. | B．It can help users to feel relaxed. |
| C．It makes users enjoy music tracks. | D．It provides users with stories. |
| A．They are totally free for users. | B．They provide outdoor activities. |
| C．They focus on our mental health. | D．They teach people how to use apps. |
9 . Construction of Project Nexus is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. The 5-megawatt project will consist of three sites along canals in central California with widths ranging from 20 feet to 100 feet.
If the pilot project proves solar canopies(檐篷) are a cost-effective way to produce clean energy and save water, scores of similar installations could be built atop California’s canal network-one of the world’s largest water distribution systems.
“This is a really exciting project,” California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot said last month. “It connects our efforts in California to improve water conservation and build drought resilience(抗旱能力) with the clean energy transition we're driving across California.”
Project Nexus was inspired by a 2021 study by University of California researchers that was published in the journal Nature Sustainability. Typically, 1%to 2% of the water that circulates through California's canals evaporates(蒸发), a number that is expected to increase due to the climate crisis.
Using data from satellites, climate models, and automated weather stations, the peer-reviewed study estimated that covering all of the approximately 4, 000 miles of California’s canals could extremely reduce evaporation, saving 63 billion gallons of water annually —comparable to the amount of water required to irrigate 50, 000 acres of farmland or meet the water needs of more than 2 million people.
Governor Gavin Newson has allocated additional funds to help local communities cope with water scarcity and encourage Californians to use less water. “Research and common sense tell us that in an age of intensifying drought, it's time to put a lid on evaporation,” said Jordan Harris, CEO of Solar AquaGrid, the company that is building the solar canopies.
The study found solar canals would be able to generate 13 gigawatts of clean power, equal to approximately one-sixth of the state's current installed solar capacity. This additional generation could help California achieve its goal of supplying at least 60% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and 100% by 2045.
1. What is the purpose of Project Nexus?| A．To enlarge the canal network throughout California. |
| B．To improve the quality of water used by local people. |
| C．To produce as much power as possible for California. |
| D．To help preserve California's declining water resources. |
| A．A study published in a magazine. | B．A clean water distribution system. |
| C．A peer-reviewed study evaluation. | D．A sudden thought of the researchers. |
| A．By making a comparison. | B．By listing scientific data. |
| C．By clarifying the process. | D．By explaining the reasons. |
| A．Climate change has a great effect on the water conservation. |
| B．Large amounts of clean water were produced by Project Nexus. |
| C．Project Nexus is the first-ever solar panel development in the world. |
| D．California's “solar canals” will save water and produce clean energy. |
10 . The Canada goose is the largest species of true goose. Its scientific name, Branta canadensis, means “black or burnt goose from Canada”. While Canada goose is the bird’s official and preferred name, it is also known colloquially (通俗地) as the Canadian goose.
The Canada goose has a black head and neck and a white “chinstrap (下巴)” that distinguish it from other geese. Its body is brown. The average Canada goose ranges from 75 to 110 cm in length and has a wingspan of 1.27 to 1.85 m. Adult females are slightly smaller and lighter than males, but they are visually indistinguishable. An average male weighs from 2.6 to 6.5 kg, while an average female weighs from 2.4 to 5.5 kg.
Canada geese are mostly herbivores (食草动物). They eat grass, beans, corn, and aquatic plants. They sometimes also eat small insects and fish. In urban areas, Canada geese will pick food from garbage bins or accept it from humans.
Fresh water is a primary need for these geese, and they seek it nearby wherever they happen to be. They will flock to lakes, ponds, streams, rivers and even swimming pools! This is the perfect habitat for Canada geese, and they take advantage of these areas commonly.
Originally, the Canada goose was native to North America, breeding in Canada and the northern U.S. and migrating further south in the winter. Some geese still follow the usual migration pattern, but large flocks have established permanent residences as far south as Florida.
Where you can find Canada geese varies based on what time of year it is. In some areas, the geese are becoming permanent residents, when they used to migrate south for the winter. The southern United States is their home during the winter, the northern United States has a year-round population, and Canada has a summer population.
1. What is characteristic of the Canada goose?| A．Its black head and neck and white chinstrap. |
| B．Its length and weight. |
| C．Its average wingspan. |
| D．Its brown body. |
| A．Its scientific name is the Canadian goose. |
| B．Its length varies based on where they live. |
| C．Adult females are usually larger and heavier than males. |
| D．It is hard to distinguish a female from a male in appearance. |
| A．Fish. | B．Food. | C．Corn. | D．Garbage. |
| A．Habitat and distribution. | B．Diet. |
| C．Migration. | D．Life Cycle. |
