1 . Like many children, Heather studied hard, did her homework and played sports after school. During her elementary school years, she was thin, but things changed as she grew up.

“My bad eating habits began during my kid years,” says Healther Daivs. “In middle school, I played sports, but with a diet of hamburgers and soda for lunch…big family dinners…I became overweight.” During her senior year in high school, Heather Davis, who is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighed 200 pounds. “We had a meat-and-potatoes family. We had dessert every night and I was a member of the ‘clean your plate club’. I tried my best to stop gaining weight, but it seemed impossible.” remembers Healther Daivs. “It caught up with me.” By the time she was 21 and attended college, Heather Davis’ weight had increased to 250 pounds. Heather Davis says it was caused by emotional eating, a junk-food diet and lack of exercise.

The realization that failed diet led to the physical(身体的)cost of obesity(肥胖)made her decide to lose weight by taking exercise. She did gym exercise for two weeks and began changing her diet by cutting out potato chips, ice cream and pizza. Within the first two weeks, she had lost 18 pounds. Heather Davis remained determined, and over the next 12 months, with the support of her family and regular training with a gym trainer, she lost 110 pounds.

“My days of treating my body badly are over,” say Heather Davis. “I focus on things I enjoy such as language classes and beach vacations.” She says even though she’s lost 110 pounds, she’s still the same person-outgoing, and more importantly-happy. She’s also become a good example for those who also want to lose weight. “If I can do it, anybody can do it,” says Heather Davis.

1. When did Heather Davis become over weight?

A．During her elementary school days.	B．When she was 22 years old.
C．When she was a teenager.	D．During her college years.

2. During Heather Davis’ college life, all the following led to her obesity EXCEPT that_____________.

A．she used to have a junk-food diet.	B．she ate more when she was stressed.
C．she lived in a meat-and-potatoes family.	D．she seldom took part in sports.

3. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?

A．Dropping 110 pounds changed a woman’s life.

B．How to lose weight.

C．Stay away from unhealthy diets.

D．Heather Davis-an outgoing woman.

4. What is Davis like?

A．Forgetful

B．Determined

C．Talkative

D．Lazy

2 . 阅读下面短文, 在空白处入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In recent years, there have been many attempts     1     (record) the details of the surface of the Moon. However, none has been as comprehensive as the map released by the Chinese Academy of Sciences on June 14, 2022.

This map     2     (create) using 15 years of data which was collected from the ongoing Chinese Lunar Exploration Program. Chinese geologists (地质学家) also used information from lunar exploration missions (任务)     3     (conduct) by the US, Japan, and India.

The map identifies the precise locations of every known lunar rock, basin, and structure. Geological     4     (discovery) made at the sampling sites of the historic 1969—1972 Apollo mission     5     the landing site of the 2020 Chang’e 5 mission—where the youngest lunar rock known to date was found-are also marked.

The researchers believe the thorough lunar map will contribute     6     (significant) to scientific research. The map will also be     7     reliable tool for finding safe landing places for future lunar missions.

Meanwhile, the European Space Agency focused its efforts     8     creating “the most accurate complete multidimensional map of the Milky Way.” Its information will give astronomers a     9     (far) understanding of the evolution of our galaxy. It will also help     10     (they) better understand the life cycle of stars.

3 . Daniel Gill has been helping to open young minds as a teacher. He has always been a champion for civil rights because he grew up ______ the ugly effects of segregation (种族隔离) and prejudice.

In the 1950s, 9-year-old Daniel was ______ to a birthday party. He and Archie, who was black, ______ at the party with presents, excited to see their ______ , but the birthday boy’s mother met them at the door. She told Daniel that he could ______ , but that there “weren’t enough ______ ” for Archie to attend.

Daniel ______ to sit on the floor so they both could celebrate their friend’s birthday, but she ______ . The boys broke down when they realized that what the boy’s mother said ______ meant that a black child was not ______ in her home. They both left in tears, and the ______ stuck with Daniel for his whole life.

Since he became a teacher, he has been keeping a (n) ______ chair in his classroom. Every year when he ______ his lesson around Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, he tells his students the ______.

Daniel says that students tend to ______ through symbols, so he keeps the chair there to remind them that everyone can enter his ______.

At a recent festival he mentioned a book idea called “No More Chairs” to publishers, hoping to take his ______ of inclusion and acceptance to an even ______ audience.

Daniel’s story is powerful, and it is a (n) ______ that we are all responsible for making the people around us feel comfortable, and ______.

1.

A．causing

B．tracking

C．promoting

D．witnessing

2.

A．forced

B．invited

C．shown

D．sent

3.

A．took off

B．looked around

C．gave in

D．turned up

4.

A．friends

B．teachers

C．parents

D．relatives

5.

A．go away

B．sit down

C．pass by

D．come in

6.

A．tickets

B．chairs

C．dishes

D．rooms

7.

A．volunteered

B．managed

C．agreed

D．happened

8.

A．admitted

B．hesitated

C．refused

D．failed

9.

A．actually

B．eventually

C．slightly

D．occasionally

10.

A．free

B．confident

C．welcome

D．reliable

11.

A．chance

B．advice

C．idea

D．feeling

12.

A．empty

B．old

C．valuable

D．comfortable

13.

A．prepares

B．reviews

C．teaches

D．assesses

14.

A．challenge

B．reason

C．news

D．course

15.

A．search

B．communicate

C．respond

D．learn

16.

A．home

B．classroom

C．party

D．office

17.

A．message

B．schedule

C．level

D．measure

18.

A．friendlier

B．larger

C．healthier

D．younger

19.

A．honor

B．phenomenon

C．reminder

D．promise

20.

A．quiet

B．active

C．equal

D．competitive

4 . A plane black box or flight data recorder is the instrument that records the performance and condition of an aircraft in flight. There are two recorders in the plane and in the media, they are called black boxes, They play an important role in the investigation of plane accidents     1    

The newer versions of the black boxes require storing a minimum of 25 hours of flight information. As for the voice recorder, it required recording a minimum of 2 hours of audio information.     2     Putting them there increased their chances of survival.

Contrary to popular belief, the black box is mostly bright orange, not black.     3     One theory is that early black boxes have been used on mail runs and military flights to store secret communications, Another guess is that it is black because it sits quietly.

The name “Black Boxes” may have originated in early engineering design philosophies, where boxes that contained electronic components were referred to as “black boxes” or possibly their original color was black.     4     The main reason is to help search and recovery teams to find the recorders. It’s easier to spot when searching an accident scene.

    5     Made of a special metal, the plane box can operate without electricity for 30 days. In addition, it can withstand temperatures as high as 11,000℃. If this box is lost, it will continue to send signals for about 30 days. The investigators can identify the signals from a distance of roughly 2-3 kilometers.

A．How is the plane box made?

B．Then how can a black box play its role?

C．This is mainly because flights nowadays usually last long.

D．There are many assumptions about naming it a black box.

E．And both black boxes a usually fixed in the plane’s tail

F．So they must be in every aircraft whatever kind of aircraft it is

G．But why was the black color changed to orange?

5 . Health care leaders in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, have joined forces to encourage community members to get the COVID -19 vaccine (疫苗). It’s all part of a campaign called “Trust Your dock. Get the Shot!” The participating doctors say this message is more important than ever as COVID-19 case numbers, hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions and deaths rise, fall and rise again in Hattiesburg and across the state.

In Forrest County, where Hattiesburg is located, just over 38% of the population is fully vaccinated against COVID -19. In Mississippi, not quite 54% of the population is partially vaccinated, ranking it 48th among the 50 states. Only Idaho and Wyoming have lower COVID-19 vaccination races.

A “Trust Your Doc” website highlights educational and inspirational messages and recommendations about COVID -19 vaccination from trusted voice’s in Hattiesburg’s medical community. These health care professionals acknowledge that people may have questions about getting the COVID -19 vaccine and booster and encourage those who do to reach out to a trusted physician in making the decision.

Steven Farrell, M. D., chief medical officer at Forrest General Hospital, is one of the “trusted voiced” featured on the website. His message to the community: “I’ve done a lot of research, and all the science tells us that if you get COVID-19 and you were fully vaccinated, you reduce your chances of getting sick enough to go into the hospitals; you reduce your chances of going into the ICU. Please, get vaccinated for yourself and for those you care about.”

For those “still on the fence” about getting vaccinated, Cherie Papizan, an internal medicine specialist at the hospital, shared this message: “I got vaccinated and millions have taken the step like I have and are doing fine. By getting vaccinated, you are also helping keep our hospitals and health care workers from becoming overwhelmed (压垮) with patients. There is peace of mind that comes with knowing you’ve done your part.”

The “Trust Your dos” website featured a friendly, person-centric design that enhanced the user experience. It links directly to a variety of locations—including many clinics—where people can make an appointment to get their initial COVID-19 shots or booster.

1. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A．The low vaccination rates.	B．People’s disbelief in the vaccine.
C．The necessity of the vaccination.	D．The seriousness of COVID-19.

2. How does the author develop paragraphs 4 and 5?

A．By using famous sayings.	B．By analyzing cause and effect.
C．By sharing opinions.	D．By asking and answering questions.

3. How can people feel about Steven Farrell’s message?

A．Worried.	B．Ambitious.
C．Frightened.	D．Inspired.

4. What can we infer from Cherie Papizan’s words?

A．Most people get involved in the campaign.

B．The hospitals will be overwhelmed with patients.

C．Getting vaccinated does no obvious harm to people.

D．Those “still on the fence” can have peace of mind.

6 . One-Day Shanghai Mini-Group Tour

A mini group consists of I to 6 persons, with lowest group price and attentive service. Provide free bottled drinking water with unlimited supplies.

Detailed Schedule

8:00—9:00	Hotel Pick-up
9:00—12:00	Explore Shanghai’s traditional residences and lifestyle in Zhujiajiao Water Town where you can see ancient canals, distinctive bridges and gardens.
12:00—13:00	Today’s lunch will be at your own expense.
13:00—16:00	Visit Yu Garden to enjoy the landscape of the classical southern Chinese gardens. Go for a walk in the old street to get in close touch with the local people’s life.
16:00—17:00	Take in the impressive skylines of Shanghai as you walk along the Bund, the city’s most important modern landmark site. You can see many well-known buildings like the Oriental Pearl Tower and the highest Shanghai Tower.
17:00—18:00	Hotel Drop-off

Departure：Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday

Tour Price(US $ Per Person)

Adult(＞11 years old)$119

Child(3-11 years old)＄109

Price Includes

●Pick-up & drop-off from the hotel.

●Entrance fees

●Professional English-speaking guide

●Experienced driver & air-conditioned vehicle

●Unlimited bottles of drinking water

Price Excludes

●Meals, advice freely available

●Tips for guide and driver

Booking Policy

●Payment：Full payment is required at least two days before the day trip. We accept payment by Credit Card, Alipay, WeChat and Bank Transfer.

●Cancellation：Your payment is fully refundable (可退款的) if you cancel more than 24 hours before the trip. Cancellation within 24 hours or any unused portion after the day trip begins is non-refundable.

●Guests under the age of 80 can participate.

1. What is free in the trip?

A．Lunch	B．Bottled water.
C．Accommodations.	D．Downtown parking.

2. What might the visitors be doing at 15:00?

A．Visiting a famous garden.	B．Walking along the Bund.
C．Wandering on a bridge.	D．Standing on Shanghai Tower.

3. What can we know about the trip?

A．It is a guided trip.	B．Anyone can take part.
C．It is refund able at any time.	D．It departs every day.

7 . “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are …”

The sweet sound of the well-known childhood song came out of the village office in Gaozhuang in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. Inside, a small group of children were learning to play the guitar with Song Hao, deputy curator(副馆长) of Zhongwei Museum.

Song is 48 years and was born into an artistic family. He received strict musical training as a child and was quite good at playing the guitar and composing music. He had a wish to do what he could with his own music to make the world a brighter place for the children. In June last year, he found an opportunity to turn that wish into reality.

He was chosen to take part in rural vitalization(振兴) work in Gaozhuang for two years, and in his spare time, he started teaching village children to play the guitar.

“There’s something really magical about music,” he said, remembering that when he played for the children, many had twinkles in their eyes.

Song asked them if they wanted to learn to play, and they all said “Yes”, so he started a free class to teach them on weekends and during the summer and winter holidays. He paid for 20 guitars and music textbooks from his own pocket and began to teach them the basics, like how to pluck(弹拨) the strings and read music.

The children loved the classes so much that they would arrive at the village office early to wait for Song. Over the past six months, a number of children have learned to play entire pieces, and Song said that he could feel the happiness and confidence that learning to play music had brought to them.

Shen Mingyi, Shen Huihong’s father, spoke highly of Song and his guitar class, saying that his daughter had become more extroverted as a result.

1. What did Song Hao do during his spare time in Gaozhuang?

A．He held concerts in the village.

B．He went sightseeing with village school.

C．He helped to build the village school.

D．He taught village children to play the guitar.

2. What made the children go to the guitar classes early?

A．The school rules.	B．The teacher’s plan.
C．Their love for the classes.	D．Their parents’ requirements.

3. What does the underlined word “extroverted” mean in the last paragraph?

A．Polite.	B．Outgoing.
C．Anxious.	D．Confused.

4. Which of the following can best describe Song Hao?

A．Selfless.	B．Humorous.
C．Honest.	D．Brave.

8 .     1     They create carbon dioxide and shade. They provide shelter to animals and insects. The wood they provide is used for buildings and other products we humans use and need.

Trees are so important that some people have made it their goal to protect them. We can call these people ‌“tree hugger”. It describes people who support the protection of forests. Today, the term ‌“tree hugger” describes a person who is an environmentalist.     2     For example, someone who wants to save a rare butterfly species or cut greenhouse gases could also be described as a tree hugger.

However, calling someone a ‌“tree hugger” is not always seen as a praise.     3     ‌“Tree hugger” described someone who was overly concerned about protecting trees, animals and other parts of the natural world.

Some tree huggers do go to extremes to protect trees. Take, for example, an American woman named Julia Lorraine Hill. For 738 days from December 10, 1997 and December 18, 1999, Hill lived in Luna, a Redwood tree in northern California’s Humboldt County. Luna is huge, measuring nearly 61 meters tall and about 12 meters across, which has stood in Humboldt County for more than 1,000 years.     4     So, Hill did what any extreme tree hugger would—she moved in! As the website explains, Hill’s main goal was ‌“to bring international attention to the importance of protecting and restoring natural resources.” So, we can safely call Hill a tree hugger.     5    

A．Trees give so much to the world.

B．Human beings should all protect trees.

C．In earlier times, in fact, it was used as an insult(辱骂).

D．And I’m sure that she would consider that the highest of praises.

E．They want to protect nature and the environment - but not just the trees.

F．Nowadays, the environmental problems are more serious than in the history.

G．But that did not stop the Pacific Lumber Company from wanting to cut it down.

9 . As the new snow season starts, enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders can’t wait to hit the trails. Among them is 11-month-old Wang Yuji, who can barely walk. A video of the girl standing on a snowboard and sliding down a hill in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, went viral on the Internet recently.

Fan Xueyin, Yuji’s mother, said it was her daughter’s first time to try snowboarding. She said she and her husband were both born in the 1980s, live and work in Beijing, and love outdoor sports such as cycling, camping and running. They hope Yuji will learn to share those interests.

“As China will host the Winter Olympics soon, we are really encouraged to try ice and snow sports,” Fan said. Recently, we learned to snowboard for the first time, so we also brought our child, with the mentality of trying something new.

“Our family’s philosophy has always been that we encourage our child to do whatever sports we do. We don’t choose sports that we don’t know how to do ourselves. I went snowboarding with her dad, so we got her a little snowboard too.”

They initially considered waiting until Yuji was a little older, but Fan said “she really loved it”. Fan said the family has visited Thaiwoo Ski Resort in Zhangjiakou’s Chongli district many times. “Yuji has got along very well with the staff and neighbors,” she said. “Unlike living in the city, it’s wonderful for her to be able to play outside three or four hours a day here.”

1. What does the underlined phrase “went viral” in the first paragraph probably mean?

A．Aroused argument.	B．Caused disagreement.
C．Broadcast rapidly.	D．Infected virus.

2. Which factor motivates the couple to attempt ice and snow sports?

A．They hoped their children would share those interests.

B．The couple was eager to learn to snowboard.

C．The Winter Olympics will take place in China soon.

D．The child wanted to experience something new.

3. What is the couple’s family education concept?

A．Set an example for the child to follow.

B．Encourage the child to do whatever she likes.

C．Provide all that parents can to meet the child’s needs.

D．Develop the child’s skills in an all-around level.

4. Why has Fan’s family visited Thaiwoo Ski Resort many times?

A．They got tired of living in the city for long.

B．It is more suitable for doing sports than other resorts.

C．The girl could meet new people and play heartily there.

D．The first time to ski in it impressed Yuji most.

10 . 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

I take the train to work every morning. There is rubbish thrown away everywhere in the railway station,       1     terrible smell is more than I can put up with. So I always try to rush through it. The other day I was trying to do so as usual    2     something made me stop for a moment. I saw the most beautiful act of    3     old lady walking in front of me.  

The old lady    4    (support) by a white stick was walking slowly as each step took some effort. She stopped near a rubbish bin and slowly placed her walking stick against it. With great    5    (difficult) she bent down,   picked up some rubbish with her left hand and threw it inside the bin.    6     all took her great effort.  

I     7    (move) to see this old woman make such a great effort to keep even a small part of it clean!   I couldn’t stop    8    (think) about that all day.  

I want to follow her example. I hope people will do the same as I do. If everyone makes contributions    9     protecting the environment,   there will be less pollution and the world will become    10    (clean) and more beautiful.