1 . When we eat some popular kinds of shellfish (贝类海产), we leave behind large amounts of shells.
In the U.S., shells cast aside in restaurants and other businesses are being collected, cleaned and thrown back into waterways.
Communities, environmental groups and governments around the world have had oyster reefs recycled and replanted in recent years. It’s happening in many states of the United States.
| A．And most of them end up in waterways. |
| B．For example, each year in Maryland, about 70 cubic meters of recycled shells are turned into oyster groups. |
| C．The shells form a new living place for sea creatures like oysters. |
| D．The Mullica River is actually home to some of the oysters. |
| E．However, these shells are no longer thrown into waste containers. |
| F．The project has kept about 60,000 kilograms of shells out of landfills (填埋). |
| G．Despite the economic benefits, the main goal is to improve the environment. |
2 . Humans are driving climate change. That means we can change our path.
Extend product lifespan (寿命).
Switch to electric cooking. Not only is gas-powered cooking releasing harmful chemicals into the environment, but it could be contributing to health problems for you if you’re cooking indoors.
Plant trees where you can. Trees can help control temperatures and improve air quality.
| A．Eat more sustainably |
| B．Fix what you have instead of replacing it |
| C．The time it gives you back this fall is an added bonus |
| D．As climate change causes temperatures in many areas to rise |
| E．Just make sure the plants you’re adding are approved for your area |
| F．Plus, research has shown some gas stoves can leak pollutants even when they’re off |
| G．While governments and businesses have a key role to play in addressing climate change |
3 . China’s growing excellence in scientific and medical research is playing a major role in the global war on pathogens (病原体) and infectious diseases, according to Alain Merieux, chairman and CEO of French Conglomerate Institute Merieux.
He first visited the country in April 1978, several months before the central government launched its transformative reform and opening-up policy. Since then, he has spent decades dedicated to cooperation in the health sector, eventually leading to the opening of China’s first P4—photolithographic pattern plated probe—laboratory in 2015. The lab, which is based in Wuhan, Hubei Province, has the highest biosafety standards in the world, allowing researchers to study the most dangerous viruses, including Ebola.
“In the health field, which is the one I know best, China has been able to address major issues over the past 40 years,” Merieux said, “providing access to healthcare for everyone in an enormous country; fighting against the major threats represented by pathogens, respiratory diseases and cancer; and preventing food-borne health risks.”
“The country has particularly excelled in terms of infrastructure (基础设施), as the creation of highways, airports and high-speed trains has completely changed the country,” he said.
| A．He wants to contribute more to the whole world. |
| B．He also praised the overall changes seen in the nation. |
| C．This fight must be global, since pathogens cut across borders. |
| D．His company was established by his grandfather in Lyon in 1897. |
| E．The project has become a symbol of Chinese-French collaboration in public health. |
| F．His aim is to improve diagnosis and treatment of major infectious diseases in China. |
| G．There has also been remarkable progress in scientific research, as well as academic and science. |
4 . Disney finally has its first young plus-size heroine, and fans across the Internet are in high spirits.
“Reflect” is a short film now on Disney about a young ballet dancer named Bianca who struggles with her body image. In the short (短片), Bianca doesn’t want to but has to look at herself in the mirror, checking her posture. Always feeling depressed to find herself fatty and ugly, she almost gives up dancing ballet. Though body positivity and self-acceptance can be easier said than done, eventually, she overcome her negative feelings and dance freely.
Though the film was first released on the platform in September, many social media users are now celebrating “Reflect” as a win for representation among the young.
“16 year old me needed this Disney short before I quit ballet because I didn’t want to be the fat girl in class anymore,” one user on Twitter said. “I’m glad little ones (小朋友) will have this. 10/10 (10 分满分评级) for Reflect!” “I don’t think you all comprehend, this is my Ariel,” a TikTok user said in a video, titled “Disney, you really got me in my feelings.”
Making the film from the perspective of a dancer, director Hillary Bradfield explained, felt natural. “When people watch the short, I hope that they can feel more positively about themselves and how they look, and feel okay about the tough parts of their journey,” Bradfield said.
1. Which of the following best describes Bianca?| A．Sensitive. | B．Ambitious. | C．Warm-hearted. | D．Energetic. |
| A．To tell the truth of the short. | B．To show their favor to “Reflect”. |
| C．To give an explanation of “Reflect”. | D．To make a comparison with other movies. |
| A．Practice makes perfect. | B．Don’t judge a book by its cover. |
| C．All that glitters is not gold. | D．It’s self-acceptance that really counts. |
| A．Sport and health. | B．Science and technology. |
| C．Movie and art. | D．Travel and history. |
5 . Toronto Wildlife Centre’s rescue team wants to match their expert skill with the latest technology to help more animals.
The rescue team wants to help animals fast and with an even higher success rate. They are looking at technology ranging from as simple as a quick-firing net gun to as complex as a remotely controlled trail camera that is connected to the network. This would immediately inform them with a photo if an animal has been successfully trapped, or has returned to a site that they are monitoring.
A compact thermal imager (热成像仪) is another piece of equipment that the rescue team is looking at to add to their tool box. The technology would allow the rescuers to see an animal more easily. This would be useful for finding animals hidden in brush, rescuing wildlife stuck inside buildings, or finding animals at night when it’s too dark to see. “Say we know there’s an injured animal in a backyard with many hiding spots. We don’t want to storm there and scare him away. We want to be able to predict this movement and rescue him as effectively as possible and the only way we can do that is by knowing where he is,” the rescue team leader, Andrew Wight said.
The team also has their eye on a camera-equipped drone (无人驾驶飞机). “We want to use drones for sky watching in situations like when we have a baby bird that came from a nest that is difficult to access. If there’s no other baby in the nest, we can build a new nest, and the parents will simply find their baby and relocate to the new nest. If there’s another baby in the nest, we can’t separate the family and will need to return the baby to the original one. If we have a camera-equipped drone, we will easily see if there are any other babies in the original nest and plan accordingly,” Andrew explained.
1. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?| A．The remotely controlled trail camera is used to trap animals. |
| B．The remotely controlled trail camera must have Internet access. |
| C．The rescuers will receive a photo only when an animal is trapped. |
| D．The rescue team aims to simplify the technologies they want to use. |
| A．Showing the location of the animal. | B．Giving off heat to warm the animal. |
| C．Offering a way to hide the rescuers. | D．Providing the rescuers with enough light at night. |
| A．The bird nest would be destroyed. |
| B．The baby bird would be forced to leave its parents. |
| C．The rescuers would have more trouble finishing their task. |
| D．The parents of the bird would have to build another nest. |
| A．Toronto Wildlife Centre | B．How to Protect Wildlife |
| C．Fast-developing Technology | D．Rescuing Animals with Technology |
6 . Opening Times of the British Museum
For everyone’s safety, all bags, rucksacks, packages and personal items may be searched before entry. Wheeled cases and large items of luggage are not allowed on British Museum premises. Storage for luggage is available at major rail stations, including Euston, King’s Cross and Charing Cross.
Admission and opening times
Free, open daily 10: 00 — 17: 30.
The Museum is closed on 1 January and 24, 25 &26 December, but open every other day of the year.
Gallery opening times
Museum galleries are open daily 10: 00 — 17: 30, and most are open until 20: 30 on Fridays. Closing starts from 17: 20 (20: 20 on Fridays).
Bank holiday opening hours
The Museum is closed only on bank holidays that fall on 1 January or 25 & 26 December. The Museum is open as normal on all other bank holidays. Please note, however, that the availability of free tours and talks may be substantially reduced on public holidays.
Great Court opening times
The Great Court, including the Information Desk, is open daily 09: 00 — 18: 00 and until 20: 30 on Fridays. The Ticket Desk is open daily from 09: 00 — 17: 00 and until 19: 45 on Fridays.
Fridays open late
The following galleries are open until 20: 30 on Fridays (except Good Friday).
Africa: The Sainsbury Galleries Room 25
Americas: North America Galleries Room 26
China, South Asia and Southeast Asia: The Joseph E Hotung Gallery Room 33
Chinese jade: The Selwyn and Ellie Alleyne Gallery Room 33b
Medieval Europe: The Sir Paul and Lady Ruddock Gallery Room 40
School times at exhibitions
Exhibitions are sometimes closed to the public for exclusive school views, please look at exhibition ticket pages for dates.
Temporary gallery closures
Galleries may occasionally be closed for maintenance or long-term refurbishment (翻修).
1. What should be stored before you enter the British Museum?| A．Small bags. | B．Wheeled bags. | C．Personal items. | D．Rucksacks. |
| A．At 10: 00 on 1 January. | B．At 17: 00 on 25 December. |
| C．At 18: 00 on Fridays. | D．At 20: 30 on Bank holidays. |
| A．On weekends. | B．Only on Sundays. |
| C．On all bank holidays. | D．School viewings have been arranged. |
7 . People often ask us where the idea for the Avocado (牛油果) Show came from. Well, it came from the avocado itself. Just enjoying it in any shape and form is inspiring. Our favorite super fruit in the world is nutritious, versatile (多用途的), good-looking and tasty! So we decided to open our first restaurant in Amsterdam to celebrate our best green friend. Together with the legendary chef and friend Jaimi e van Heije we are able to create the impressive, delicious and mouth-watering avocado dishes that you see on our Instagram and Facebook page. Looks count, but trust us when we say that our creations taste even better than they look!
We created a place for avocado fans, amazing food lovers and friends to enjoy and have fun. The aim is to serve fans around the world and to open the Avocado Show in every cool city across the globe, starting in Amsterdam. The Avocado Show serves visually amazing and incredibly tasty signature dishes made with love from sustainable and socially responsible avocados. Our avocados are more than tasty. They’re awesome! Every single avocado that we use at our restaurant is grown sustainably and they’re all picked, packed and transported socially responsibly from different markets and countries around the world, like Chile, Peru, South Africa and other certified farmers.
Classic avocado dishes and contemporary avocado creations shape the menu together with a wide selection of fresh and tasty drinks to satisfy all of your desires.
First come, first served at the door, so no reservations are possible. Just walk in, sign up with our host and enjoy the show! Open 7 days a week, from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. and we serve breakfast, brunch and lunch. We accept card payments only, for environmental and safety reasons. No cash, no gold and no diamonds.
1. What does “our best green friend” in the first paragraph refer to?| A．The chef. | B．Amsterdam. | C．The avocado. | D．Jaimie van Heije. |
| A．The dishes are all classic ones. |
| B．The dishes are visually attractive and delicious. |
| C．The dishes are made of avocados grown in Amsterdam. |
| D．The dishes are transported from different parts of the world to Amsterdam. |
| A．Take a credit card with you. | B．Pay attention to your safety. |
| C．Book a table in advance. | D．Arrive after 5 p. m. |
| A．A TV reporter. | B．An avocado grower. |
| C．The owner of the Avocado Show. | D．A chef working in the Avocado Show. |
8 . Do you remember reading an article called Kouji in middle school? In it, a kouji performer, specializing in vocal mimicry, creates lifelike performances of various sounds using just his mouth, with the stage having only a table, a block of wood on it, a chair and a fan.
Originating from ancient China, the art of kouji involves skillfully using movements of the lips, teeth, throat, and tongue to produce sounds that mimic birds, animals, and various other noises in the world. It is often combined with story-telling during performances. In 2011, kouji was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.
According to the IHChina website, traditional kouji is becoming endangered due to the rapid development of electronic audio. However, Cao Quyang, a 28-year-old inheritor, has found a solution by combining kouji with beatboxing, achieving a perfect combination of traditional and modern performance art.
Cao started learning kouji in 2016 when she wanted to bring something original to her B -box performance. "As a former percussionis (打击乐器演奏者), I'm sensitive to rhythm, so I integrated the kouji techniques I learned into beatboxing and created my own unique style in my area of expertise." she added. For example, when mimicking environmental sounds like wind, Cao can use her mouth to weave beatboxing into it, making the sound of the wind stronger and more rhythmic." The addition of beatboxing brings more musical expression to kouji performances, making the stories more vivid and appealing to today's young audiences." said Cao.
In addition to kouji and beatboxing, Cao can also play the Chinese drums, drum set, and piano, as well as DJ. "Innovation is not difficult for me. To me, innovation is simply expressing something that people don't understand in a way they do," said Cao, "As long as it combines tradition and modernity and allows the public to appreciate the beauty of tradition through innovation, I'm willing to do it."
1. What does the article tell us about kouji ?| A．It involves five parts of the human mouth. |
| B．It originated in the Western Han dynasty. |
| C．It usually mixes sound mimicry with storytelling. |
| D．It received national heritage status in 2001. |
| A．By developing a new form of art. |
| B．By employing it to compose pop songs. |
| C．By including digital effects in her performances. |
| D．By combining it with percussion instruments. |
| A．Visual appeal. | B．Emotional depth. |
| C．Mimicry accuracy. | D．Rhythmic complexity. |
| A．It presents challenges and risks of failure. | B．It is a means of beautifying the old. |
| C．It is a way to bridge understanding. | D．It serves as a form of self-expression. |
9 . Sleep is essential for our physical and mental health, but many people may experience sleep disturbances. Lying awake for hours before falling asleep is a common problem. Despite getting enough sleep, they may still feel worn out.
Although counting sheep is a common technique to aid sleep, some experts suggest engaging in mindless activities like folding laundry instead.
Eating habits can also affect sleep. Consuming certain foods and drinks before bedtime can improve the amount of REM sleep, which helps with memory consolidation and learning.
Snoring, while generally harmless, can be a sign of sleep apnoea, which can lead to serious health conditions such as strokes, irregular heartbeats, and high blood pressure.
Naps or power naps taken during the day can help us be more alert and focused. So, taking small breaks during the day to rest and recharge can boost productivity and energy levels.
In conclusion, improving sleep quality requires adopting healthy habits and dispelling harmful sleep-related myths and so on.Only by doing so can we prioritize our sleep and enhance our overall wellbeing.
| A．Medical advice should be sought if this persists. |
| B．Many sleep-related myths can be harmful to our health |
| C．To improve sleep quality, it’s important to adopt healthy habits. |
| D．People of all ages report better sleep quality after listening to music. |
| E．Listening to music can reduce your stress and inspire positive feelings. |
| F．So people having trouble falling asleep always wonder how they can sleep well. |
| G．Walking is also recommended as a relaxing activity that may improve sleep quality. |
10 . I grew up on a dairy farm. The particular life location to which I got assigned—“stuck” is a better word if you’ve ever been there — was a small family-owned-and-operated outfit.
I remember the Christmas when our main hired hand dropped out of the work rotation. Sixteen and the oldest of the kids left at home, I was called on to fill in. Halfway through the first day, I realized I had never noticed exactly how much that worker did. For five days I either milked or slept, fed calves (牛犊) or slept. I have to admit this gave me a deep appreciation of how hard my parents worked day in and day out for 30 years, and that understanding solidified my determination to do whatever it took to not stay on that dairy farm my whole life.
Eventually, my determination paid off. I got into college. Now, I no longer have to worry about my father’s voice yelling, “Stace, come out here! We need help!” To be honest, I’m grateful. But at the same time, I also don’t have a compelling reason to be up in time to see the beauty of a sunrise. Nor do I have the opportunity to dance with my sister in the dairy barn, work side-by-side with my dad and hear the old stories.
Now, there are whole stretches of days when I don’t feel any pressing need to even go outside. And I can go months without petting an animal or watching in amazement at their keen sense of the environment around them. Instead, I have neighbors within shouting distance but who feel like they live a planet away.
Eighteen years I lived my life on that dairy, not really knowing there were people who didn’t get up and go out and work together to get the same overwhelming tasks done day after day. Sometimes I wish I had never found out there were.
1. What did the author come to understand on her first day working on the farm?| A．She couldn’t manage so much work. |
| B．Her parents sacrificed a lot for her family. |
| C．The tasks were dull and challenging. |
| D．The work was more demanding than expected. |
| A．Lack of opportunities on the farm. |
| B．A passion for academic study. |
| C．Her dissatisfaction with farm life. |
| D．Encouragement from her parents. |
| A．Mixed. | B．Regretful. |
| C．Content. | D．Relieved. |
| A．She has become tired of her daily routine. |
| B．She misses the connections she had before. |
| C．She regrets leaving her family behind. |
| D．She has lost interest in the beauty of nature. |
