1 . As the college entrance examination approaches, you will feel that you lack the ability to control the emotions.     1    . The following methods teach you how to control your emotions well before an exam.

First, take a deep breath and stay calm. Finding peace and staying relaxed is all about being in the present moment and not bombarding your mind with too many worries about the future. All that you have now is the current moment.    2    .   

Have to accept that how you show your emotions has a very real effect on others. If you find yourself getting angry at your fellow peers at school, there might still be some understanding from those who are going through similar feelings as you are.     3    . Family members and those who generally aren’t as able to empathize (产生共鸣) as well with your current feelings and situation may take your anger as a personal insult (侮辱).

Learn to handle your emotions. When you start feeling boiling anger rising inside you, consider if you really need to convert that negative energy into action or comment.     4     Taking time to think through these emotions and giving yourself 10 seconds to calm down and consider things. Being angry only builds walls between you and others, making it difficult for loved ones to help.

    5    . Talking your feelings over with others will help you realize that there is no reason to be anxious or worried. Also, reach out to your family. I’m sure that when they were students they also went through similar pressures.

A．Connect with your peers.

B．Talk with your family.

C．Because of their experiences, they will understand you.

D．Sometimes you even get angry because of little things.

E．Do you really need to express your anger outwardly?

F．So for right now, just relax.

G．In any case, this still doesn’t excuse you from treating other people poorly

2 . Born in Wuzhen in Zhejiang, Qian Lihuai has a unique bond with bamboo and whether it’s in the form of indoor bamboo bonsai or backyard bamboo groves, the material is an essential element in his home.

Qian grew up in the village known for its bamboo weaving and after studying industrial design at the Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, he began to develop an interest in the technique, learning how to do it himself.

He also traveled widely in Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces to learn local bamboo weaving techniques. “The variations are quite large in amount across the regions, and bamboo weaving comes in a wide arrange of forms. It’s sometimes used to make agricultural tools, sometimes to make daily necessities, and sometimes for artistic purposes.” Qian said. “In Wuzhen, each place focuses on producing a specific item. For instance, our village’s distinguishing feature is in making bamboo trays especially for raising silkworms.”

During a visit to a traditional basket maker in Shengzhou, Zhejiang, Qian saw that instead of using nails to fasten the basket together, the craftsman used a slanting (倾斜的) cut on the bamboo to create a precise fit that caused the joint to not be noticed. “I rarely encounter such a level of craftsmanship. He even creates small molds and modifies tools himself to improve the weaving process,” Qian says.

During his visits, he was moved by the dedication of the weavers to their craft. These experiences inspired him to return to his hometown of Wuzhen and throw himself into the bamboo weaving industry in 2013.

Bamboo techniques he has developed or improved are now widely used in everything from home furnishings to clothing, part of a growing trend toward replacing the use of plastic with bamboo, that demonstrates a continuity of the traditional Chinese culture in which bamboo has long been cherished as a topic for arts and a material for daily objects that we use in our home.

1. Why does he has a special bond with bamboo?

A．Because of the living environment.	B．Because of university majors.
C．Because of his interest.	D．Because of his family background.

2. What can we infer from the third paragraph?

A．There are cultural differences in different regions.

B．Bamboo grows in many places.

C．Bamboo weaving techniques have diversity and uniqueness.

D．Bamboo weaving techniques are used in raising silkworms.

3. What inspired him to devote himself bamboo weaving industry?

A．His bamboo weaving experiences.

B．His experience of visiting bamboo weaving craftsmen.

C．The rare level of craftsmanship among craftsmen.

D．Craftsmen’ s dedication to bamboo weaving.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Weaving the wonder of bamboo.

B．Development of Bamboo techniques.

C．Bamboo woven items at home.

D．A visit to a traditional basket maker.

3 . Zhagana village

The Zhagana village in Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Gansu province, was recently named Best Tourism Village of 2023 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization.

Zhagana, which means “stone box” in the Tibetan language, is located at an altitude of 3,000 to 3,300 meters and is surrounded by mountains, with the highest peak reaching 4,500 meters. The steep mountains and Tibetan-style houses constitute a “grand stone palace” or an ancient city constructed by natural rock walls.

Xiajiang village

Xiajiang village, located in East China’s Zhejiang province, has earned a prestigious spot on the UNWTO’s list of “Best Tourism Villages.” This idyllic village is renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty and a profound cultural heritage that spans from traditional folk culture to historical “red culture”.

Huangling village

As a mountain dwelling village in Wuyuan county of East China’s Jiangxi province, Huangling has transformed from a poverty-stricken village into a rural tourism hot spot.

The village, rated as a national AAAA scenic spot (the second highest level for tourist attractions in China), draws worldwide visitors throughout the year to view its picturesque landscape.

Zhujiawan village

Zhujiawan village, situated in Zhashui county, Shangluo city, covers a sprawling area of 126 square kilometers and boasts an abundance of over 1,200 species of diverse animals and plant resources. The village’s cultural tapestry is vibrant, showcasing 25 intangible cultural treasures, including the Zhashui Fish Drum and traditional brewing practices. Additionally, it is home to 17 tangible cultural assets, such as ancient Qinling aMountain houses, time-worn road remnants and the historic Xiaoyi Hall site.

1. What’s the special of the Zhagana village?

A．It’s natural beauty	B．It’s landscape
C．It’s location	D．It’s resources

2. Which village has inherited Chinese red culture?

A．Zhagana village.	B．Xiajiang village.
C．Huangling village.	D．Zhujiawan village.

3. What’s purpose of the passage?

A．To advertise the national AAAA scenic spots.	B．To show the traditional culture of the villages.
C．To join the Best Tourism Village of UNWTO.	D．To introduce the famous Chinese villages.

4 . When Richard Oswald was growing up in northwestern Missouri in the 1950s, his dad had a firm rule: Don’t plant corn until mid-May. But that rule has become a relic of the past. In Rock Port, a small farming community near the Nebraska border, the growing season now begins more than a month earlier.

That’s not surprising. Across much of the US, winter is not as cold as it used to be. The four warmest Januaries on record have all occurred since 2016. In Missouri, winters are about 4 degrees hotter on average than in 1970-and farmers are starting to feel the effects.

As the planet continues to warm, cold winter weather will become less common, said Amy Butler, a re-search scientist studying climate variability. “However, less cold does not mean never cold.” Butler said. In the past decade, Liz Graznak’s organic vegetable farm near Columbia, Missouri, has endured increasingly extreme swings in weather. “We don’t get a couple of inches of snow; we get 18 inches of snow all at once and then in five days, it’ s 70 degrees again.” Graznak said. “We don’t get a couple of inches of rain; we get a 12-inch downpour in the span of 24 hours. That’s devastating(毁灭性的)to a vegetable farm.”

To help protect her crops, Graznak has built four large greenhouses on her property in just over a decade. Inside, she’s able to grow delicate, high-value crops, including flowers, lettuce and spinach.

But these greenhouses come at a steep cost. Nearly seven years ago, Graznak spent more than $18,000 to build a greenhouse and since then, the price has more than doubled. “When I think about these costs, in my brain, I say, ‘OK, how many heads of lettuce is that?’” She said. “I know I can sell a head of lettuce for $4, so how many heads of lettuce do I have to sell to be able to pay for that greenhouse? And that’s a lot of lettuce.”

1. What does the author want to show by telling Richard Oswald’s story?

A．New farmers should learn to farm on their own.

B．New farmers aren’t as experienced as old ones.

C．Following traditional farming rules is essential.

D．Climate change is changing farming rules.

2. What did Liz Graznak experience in the past decade?

A．Many extreme weather events.

B．A winter without any cold days.

C．Less snow and rain on the whole.

D．More stable temperature than before.

3. What can be inferred from Liz Graznak’s words in the last paragraph?

A．The profits of her farm have increased.

B．She has lost hope in the future of farming.

C．The cost of farming has greatly increased.

D．Budgeting is important in modern farming.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．Farmers in the US are troubled by floods

B．Farmers are worried about the future of farming

C．Farmers are feeling climate change’s effect in the US

D．Farmers are turning to greenhouses due to climate change

5 . 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。

When you think of winter storms, you likely think of     1     (wake) up in the morning to inches, even feet of snow! While snowstorms may be the more recognizable type of winter storm, there’s another type that can cause as much, or even more damage: ice storms.

An ice storm is the result of     2     long-term cold rain event. While ice doesn’t fall from the sky, an ice storm is characterized by cold rain that results     3     thick ice. Ice storms usually happen     4     the air temperature is at or just above freezing.

Ice storms can cause     5     (safe) issues. They can affect road conditions, making travel dangerous, and can damage your home. Thick ice increases the weight of branches and power lines, increasing the chances of big trees falling and losing electric service to your home. If they fall onto your houses, probably your roofs, nearby cars, etc.     6     (destroy).

Worse still, it’s difficult to know when     7     (power) ice storms come. And it is possible for freezing rain to fall in one location, rain in another and snow in a third. Ice storms can appear in any area     8     hardly ever experiences winter weather. So you must know how     9     (protect) your home from ice storms     10     (effective).

6 . My mum is 87 and she is nearly deaf and has dementia (痴呆). I _________ her. Dementia is a funny thing. Each case is _________. Mum doesn’t walk around without a clear purpose and she knows who we are and what year it is. But her _________ has reduced much, so she doesn’t talk much. Plus, she’s lost _________ to do anything that isn’t in her routine (惯例).

There is one exception. She _________ babies and animals, so she always waves and smiles at them. On a walk round the park, she loves to _________ and ask their names and how old they are. The other day I had her in the car. I caught a cold and had a sore throat. _________, I couldn’t chat. To _________ it, I pointed things out that she likes: a _________ with his head out the window, wearing a big grin (露齿的笑).

At the next set of lights we pulled up beside the car and __________ the dog stood half on the driver’s lap, licking (添) his face. Mum smiled and __________ at the creature. And the driver __________ this. He lifted the dog’s paw (爪子) to wave too. Mum was __________! She smiled for a couple of kilometers and asked me twice if I’d seen.

__________ really doesn’t have to be big or outstanding. It can really be as __________ as smiling and waving at a little old lady in the car beside you at the traffic lights.

1.

A．lose control of

B．give way to

C．make fun of

D．take care of

2.

A．dangerous

B．strange

C．different

D．common

3.

A．speech

B．talent

C．anxiety

D．weight

4.

A．chance

B．interest

C．time

D．money

5.

A．hates

B．likes

C．identifies

D．helps

6.

A．observe

B．wait

C．stop

D．listen

7.

A．Accordingly

B．Alarmingly

C．Interestingly

D．Gradually

8.

A．pick up on

B．live up to

C．make up for

D．get away from

9.

A．boy

B．visitor

C．friend

D．dog

10.

A．discovered

B．hoped

C．showed

D．thought

11.

A．nodded

B．waved

C．pointed

D．moved

12.

A．protested

B．expected

C．forgave

D．noticed

13.

A．shy

B．awkward

C．delighted

D．confused

14.

A．Independence

B．Communication

C．Love

D．Kindness

15.

A．detailed

B．simple

C．important

D．popular

7 . Nail biting (咬指甲) usually begins in childhood and can continue through adulthood.     1    

It can also cause possible bacterial infection in your nail beds and mouth. To help you stop biting your nails, doctors recommend the following tips:

Keep your nails short.     2     If the length of your nails makes it hard to stop biting, try keeping them short until the habit is broken. This will help ensure you don’t put yourself in a situation where you have no other choice but to bite.

Identify your triggers (诱因). These could be physical triggers, such as the presence of hangnails (逆刺皮), or other triggers, such as boredom, stress, or anxiety. By finding out the causes, you can know how to avoid these situations.     3    Just knowing when you’re more likely to bite may help solve the problem.

Replace the nail-biting habit with a good habit. When you feel like biting your nails, try playing with a stress ball or something else instead.     4    

Try to stop biting your nails step by step.     5    When that’s successful, move forward to your pointer nails, or even an entire hand. The final goal is to get to the point where you no longer bite any of your nails.

A．Try to remind yourself about it.

B．Having short nails provides nothing to bite.

C．Accordingly, you can develop a plan to stop.

D．This will help keep your hands busy and away from your mouth.

E．Try to stop biting one set of nails, such as your thumb nails, first.

F．But repeated nail biting can make the skin around your nails feel sore.

G．If you’ve repeatedly tried to quit and the problem sticks, see a doctor.

8 . “We’ve seen a big storm heading up to my community and we thought it was just rain,” said Japanangka, a local from Lajamanu, a town in the outback (内陆地区) of Australia. “ But when the rain started falling, we saw fish falling down. We saw some free-falling down to the ground and some falling onto the roof. It was the most amazing thing we‘ve ever seen,” Japanangka added.

Such unusual natural phenomena have been reported in the past, but Michael Hammer, an expert of fishes who have investigated such things in the past, stated that many times people just came out after the rain and saw the fish scattered (散布) everywhere. They didn’t actually see it falling out of the sky, but preferred to believe it rained from the clouds, rather than a more sensible explanation -like the fish being flooded out of a waterhole.

However, in the case of Lajamanu, there are plenty of reasons to believe that the fish did rain down during a storm. There are no watering holes near the town, and the fish picked up from the streets were recognized as spangled perch, a common freshwater fish that has no business being in Lajamanu.” “Normally, the fish is quite large and it’s not able to be drawn up out of the water and held up in the sky for very long,” Jeff Johnson said. “But clearly that’s what has happened.”

Another confusing thing about this most recent case of raining fish is that the people of Lajamanu say that at least some of the fish were alive. Dr Hammer said, “As long as they were not lifted too high and frozen mid-air, it would not be impossible for fish to keep alive as they were carried by the storm, even over long distances.”

While uncommon, raining fish isn’t unheard of. In places like Honduras, for example, it happens yearly. However, in dry places like the Australian outback, it’s surely something you don‘t expect to see, ever.

1. How does the author start the text?

A．By raising a question.	B．By quoting a local’s words.
C．By listing some numbers.	D．By making comparisons.

2. What is one of the reasons why people believed the fish in Lajamanu was brought by the storm?

A．The fish’s size.	B．The fish’s weight.
C．The species of the fish.	D．The number of the fish.

3. What is the purpose of Dr Hammer’s words?

A．To express his doubt about the fish rain.	B．To explain why some fish were alive.
C．To share his experience of fish rain.	D．To show his research on fish rain.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．A big storm happened in Australia	B．Why is fish rain in Australia special?
C．Fish rain happened in an Australian town	D．Why are there strange weather phenomena?

9 . Twenty years ago, I was a taxi driver. One night I received a call at 12:30 am. When I arrived at the address, the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window. I waited for a while, and no one showed up. In this case, many drivers would just honk (按喇叭).

But I feared this passenger might be someone who was in need. So I walked to the door and knocked.“ Just a minute ,” answered an elderly lady. A few minutes later, a small woman in her 80’s stood before me. I helped her take the suitcase to the taxi. She kept thanking me.

Then she gave me an address, and asked, “Could you drive through downtown?” “It’s not the shortest way,” I answered. She said, “I’m in no hurry. I’m on my way to a hospice (疗养院).” “The doctor says I don’t have very long time to live. And I don’t have any family left,” she continued. I quietly reached over and shut off the meter.

For the next two hours we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived. Sometimes she’d ask me to slow in front of a particular building and stare into the darkness, saying nothing.

When morning broke, we arrived at the address. She asked, “How much should I pay you?” “Nothing,” I said. She thanked me and said ,“ You give an old woman a little moment of joy.” Then behind me, a door was shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.

We’re conditioned to think that our lives center on great moments. But great moments catch us unawares. When that woman said that I had brought her a moment of joy, I had good reasons to believe that I had been placed on earth for the single purpose of providing her with that last ride. I do not think that I have ever done anything in my life that was any more important.

1. Why did the author walk to the door and knock ?

A．He thought the passenger might need help.	B．He didn ‘ t want to miss any passenger.
C．He was annoyed with the passenger.	D．He wanted to rush the passenger.

2. For what purpose did the woman ask the author to drive through downtown ?

A．To take a short cut.	B．To return the author ‘ s kindness.
C．To be in memory of her husband.	D．To say goodbye to some special places.

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

A．Patient and outgoing.	B．Honest and humorous.
C．Warmhearted and generous.	D．Responsible and hardworking.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did researchers study in two tests?

A．The way of seagulls’ stealing food.

B．The effects of staring at seagulls.

C．The different food thieves.

2. What did one fourth of birds do with eye contact in the test?

A．They flew away immediately.

B．They stood still and looked at the food.

C．They made an attempt to steal food.

3. What did Madeleine think of seagulls?

A．They snatched food violently.

B．They stole food secretly.

C．They attacked people aggressively.

4. How do people stop seagulls stealing food effectively?

A．By feeding them first.

B．By setting a big trap.

C．By staring at them.