1 . Andy Kong has worked very hard to get to where he is today. He credits becoming a millionaire by 20 to his strict Asian parents who tutored him at a young age by working for the family.

Kong, of Danville, Virginia, started working when he was only nine. English wasn’t a strong suit for Andy’s parents, and that’s where he was able to assist his family the most. After school and on weekends he would help out at their family-owned restaurant and nail salons. Not only did he do the labor work, but he was also involved in creating online ads. This was his introduction to the world of online business.

Andy started his Amazon business in the eighth grade. When he learned about Amazon Dropshipping (代发货模式) from a kid he saw on Instagram, he got inspired and decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the store eventually got shut down because he was impatient with the growth. Instead of considering it a failure, he viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his mistakes. Meanwhile, his parents never stopped trying to talk him into focusing on school and their retail business.

“The biggest challenge when starting a business is getting someone to believe in you,” Andy says. He pushed through and did things for himself even when his loved ones discouraged it.

In 2019, Andy met his now business partners, and together, they created an Amazon management company called Project WiFi. This Project has proven to be extremely successful. They currently help over 55 clients run their online businesses, and plan to help many more in the future.

When asked about the secret to his success, Andy says, “Learning to sacrifice whether that’s family, friends, or soccer game for a single goal is the only way to succeed, rather than attempting multiple things. If it’s worth doing then it’s worth doing well with no shortcuts.”

1. Why did Andy work in his parents’ shops at a young age?

A．Because he could earn some pocket money.

B．Because his parents weren’t fluent in English.

C．Because his parents could help with his study.

D．Because he could get access to the Internet.

2. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．A new online business model.	B．Results of working impatiently.
C．Difficulties in Andy’s career.	D．Andy’s tense family relationship.

3. What does Andy think contributes to his success?

A．His early working experiences.	B．Lessons learned from his failures.
C．Gaining other people’s trust.	D．Focusing on the thing you choose.

4. Which of the following can best describe Andy Kong’s personality?

A．Committed and generous.	B．Open-minded and motivated.
C．Creative and faithful.	D．Hard-working and sociable.

2 . What are the speakers talking about?

A．How to lose weight.

B．How to take exercise.

C．How to go on a diet.

3 . Human responses to moral dilemmas (道德困境) can be influenced by statements written by the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. The findings indicate that users may undervalue the extent to which their own moral judgments can be influenced by the chatbot.

Sebastian Krigel and colleagues asked ChatGPT multiple times whether it is right to sacrifice (牺牲) the life of one person in order to save the lives of five others. They found that ChatGPT wrote random statements arguing both for and against sacrificing one life, indicating that it is not biased towards a certain moral stance (立场).

The authors then presented 767 U.S. participants, who were on average 39 years old, with a dilemma whether to sacrifice one person’s life to save five others. Before answering, participants read a statement provided by ChatGPT arguing either for or against sacrificing one life to save five. Statements were from either a moral advisor or ChatGPT. After answering, participants were asked whether the statement they read influenced their answers.

Eighty percent of participants reported that their answers were not influenced by the statements they read. However, the authors found that the answers participants believed they would have provided without reading the statements were still more likely to agree with the moral stance of the statement they did read than with the opposite stance. This indicates that participants may have underestimated the influence of ChatGPT’s statements on their own moral judgments.

The authors suggest that the possibility for chatbots to influence human moral judgments highlights the need for education to help humans better understand artificial intelligence. They propose that future research should design chatbots that either decline to answer questions requiring a moral judgment or answer these questions by providing multiple arguments and warnings.

1. What are ChatGPT’s answers to a certain moral stance?

A．changeable.

B．valuable.

C．creative.

D．simple.

2. What is learned about the participants?

A．They admitted the power of ChatGPT.

B．They were interviewed by a moral advisor.

C．They were affected by ChatGPT unknowingly.

D．They were presented with different moral dilemmas.

3. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．Different findings of the study.	B．Future possibility for chatbots.
C．Major focuses of future education.	D．Solutions to the impact of chatbots.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．ChatGPT Tends to Cause Moral Panics.

B．ChatGPT: Is It Likely to Affect Our Life?

C．ChatGPT:Why Is It Making Us So Nervous?

D．ChatGPT Can Influence Human Moral Judgments.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China’s top liquor maker Kweichow Moutai and domestic coffee chain Luckin Coffee have got a hit on their hands, with a new baijiu-flavored latte. The latte has become one of the most discussed topics on Chinese social media with people curious about     1     traditional Chinese liquor would taste with coffee.

In Beijijng, the Moutai-flavored latte sold out in some Luckin Coffee     2     (shop) before midday. And many had to close their online ordering system as orders increased.

“It seems that people prefer     3     (ice) latte, so we quickly used up the ice. The number of orders is scary,” said a barista surnamed Zhang. She also said she had no choice     4     to stop the online ordering system     5     (temporary) at around 1:30 pm because there were more than 200 orders still to be completed.

People have been sharing their reactions after trying the latte on social media, with most     6     (agree) that the aroma of the baijiu is very strong. Some wondered whether they would be allowed to drive after drinking the latte.     7     response, Luckin Coffee stated that children, pregnant women, drivers and those who are allergic to alcohol are advised not     8     (order) the drink.

In recent years, Moutai has been looking for ways to be more     9     (access) and pull in a new generation of users, said Zhu Danpeng,     10     food and drink expert.

5 . As I sat motionless in a wheelchair by the pool, watching everyone else swim back and forth, I realized that I had spent most of my life watching others enjoy themselves. It was then that I noticed a little girl staring at me with a look of confusion. I smiled at her, hoping to ________ the ice by talking to her. Unfortunately, my ________ failed and she just kept on staring. My ________ increased as a little boy swam up to me and said, “I feel sorry for you.”

After the ________, a thought struck me — I had to change how the world ________ me. Because it was children who stared at me the most, I decided to write a children’s book that taught them about disabilities in a/an ________ way. This is when KatGirl, a superhero in a flying wheelchair, came into my mind.

I quickly wheeled inside my apartment and began creating the ________. As I wrote each word, I could ________ my future as a world-famous author and public speaker. Over the next two years, the story went through many changes before it ________ the world in the spring of 2011. My insistence eventually ________.

One day I was invited to speak to the students at a neighboring school. “How do you feel when you see me?” I asked them. The ________ bravely responded, “I feel ________ for you.”

I opened my book and started reading. Immediately I noticed the children’s stares turned to ________. “How do you feel when you see me?” I asked again. Without hesitation they replied, “You are so cool! Does your ________ fly too?” I just smiled, “No, not yet, but maybe someday.” I knew in my heart that this was ________.

1.

A．break

B．forget

C．move

D．deliver

2.

A．project

B．test

C．attempt

D．eyesight

3.

A．relief

B．awkwardness

C．fear

D．courage

4.

A．race

B．interview

C．argument

D．encounter

5.

A．viewed

B．surprised

C．hurt

D．shaped

6.

A．serious

B．formal

C．random

D．fun

7.

A．story

B．speech

C．job

D．research

8.

A．discuss

B．picture

C．face

D．determine

9.

A．travelled

B．united

C．saw

D．healed

10.

A．gave up

B．paid off

C．ran out

D．settled down

11.

A．teachers

B．readers

C．kids

D．competitors

12.

A．happy

B．sorry

C．responsible

D．guilty

13.

A．smiles

B．frowns

C．bows

D．tears

14.

A．character

B．body

C．chair

D．book

15.

A．stupid

B．strange

C．rewarding

D．true

6 . Resolving (解决) Conflict in Friendships

Conflict is surely a common problem in life and friendships.     1     That’s because there isn’t enough depth to guarantee all the trouble it takes to smooth over the disagreement. Unfortunately, even when the friendship reaches a deeper level, conflict continues to happen and can break apart a relationship. Here are some resolutions.

Resolve it the day it happens. One rule my parents follow in their marriage is that they don’t go to bed angry with each other. They always attempt to resolve things the day it happens so that in the morning, it’s a fresh start with no past grudge (怨恨). I’ve found I need a short cool down period so that I don’t act in anger. For some, counting to one hundred before saying anything may be an option.     2    

    3     Sometimes if you sit down and talk things over, you begin to see where the other person is coming from. Realize that everyone has been created differently with various talents, abilities, and personality traits. For example, you might be a leader while your friend is more of a follower. You may be frustrated with him or her for not being very decisive. Yet it is important to understand that each person is unique and needs to be appreciated.

Initiate resolution.     4     Even when you think the other person is wrong, it’s not a bad thing to say “I’m sorry if I offended you in that way.” If you’re honest and genuine in delivering your words, there’s a good chance your friend will respond positively.

Most importantly, be loving in what you do. Try to focus on peacefully resolving the disagreement. It is not a most pleasant task to resolve conflict in any friendship.     5    

A．Focus on the bigger picture.

B．Try to see the other person’s perspective.

C．Whatever you do, don’t let things ride for too long.

D．Be the first person in a fight to say sorry for your part.

E．Offering a listening ear shows you value the friendship.

F．Many shallow friendships end up being ruined after an argument.

G．However, it is worth the efforts because it results in a deeper friendship.

7 . 假定你是李华，请你给你的英国朋友Mike写一封电子邮件，邀请他参与你设计的“Chinese Cuisine in My Eyes”网络调查。内容如下：
1.调查目的；
2.调查内容；
3.注意事项。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

8 . If someone asked whether you like the arts, you’d probably say you do—at least in theory. According to a survey, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say the arts “lift me up beyond everyday experiences”. However, only 30 percent attended a concert of any type in 2017; 23 percent went to an art museum. Fewer than half actively created art of any kind.

The mismatch can boil down to the fact that we are weighed down by our day-to-day responsibilities, leaving our schedule packed. Maybe you like to play a little background music while you work or do the chores, but even before the pandemic, most of us rarely, if ever, saw a live performance, let alone visited a gallery or watched a play.

Too often, we let the dull reality of life get in the way of the arts. But this is a mistake. The arts are the opposite of an escape from reality; they might just be the most realistic glimpse we ever get into the nature and meaning of life. If you make time for consuming and producing art—the same way you make time for work and exercise and family commitments—I assure you that you’ll find your life getting fuller and happier. Think of a time when you heard a piece of music and wanted to cry. Or maybe your dizziness as you emerged from a narrow side street in an unfamiliar city and found yourself in a beautiful town square as if in a fantasy. They probably stimulated a sudden awakening, much like the shock from a lungful of pure oxygen after breathing in smoggy air.

If you are among the people who feel that art is pure pleasure to experience and participate in, you might see it as a luxury item, while a preferable attitude is to treat art less like a distracting pleasure, and more like exercise or sleep, a necessity. Then draw up a schedule of your art exposure journey, and gradually weave art into your everyday life.

1. What prevents people from enjoying the arts?

A．Shortage of time.	B．Avoidance of duty.
C．Lack of interest.	D．Art space unavailability.

2. What can we learn about the role of art according to the passage?

A．It explores mysteries of nature.	B．It sparks emotional responses.
C．It enhances physical well-being.	D．It offers a getaway from daily life.

3. What will be talked about next in the passage?

A．Ways to integrate art into routine.	B．Barriers to combining art and life.
C．Forms of distracting pleasures.	D．Benefits of engaging with art.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．Art Journey: From Body to Mind	B．Embracing Art: From Luxury to Necessity
C．Art Pursuit: Transforming Dull into Full	D．Connecting with Art: From Reality to Fantasy

9 . Overlooking the Davis—Gant Varsity Soccer Field, a bed of overturned soil waits for further development. In a few years, this area will become a natural habitat and a playground for animals and residents. This peaceful area didn’t appear naturally, but through planning and action taken by Catlin Gabel’s Tiny Forest project launched by teacher Patrick Walsh.

Forests typically take hundreds of years to mature, with four stages of growth. “Tiny forests flatten out time through the planting of all four layers (层),” Walsh explained. The end result is a fast-growing, native forest in about 20 years. Over 600 plants from 43 species will be planted in the tiny forest, the first one in Oregon.

Walsh was inspired to build a tiny forest after hearing about this idea, which emerged in Japan and has taken hold in North America. He shared his vision with seniors in his class. The seniors researched tiny forests and made a proposal resulting in Clean Water Services donating 60 trees and $5,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Armed with these resources, Walsh and the students started working. “Something I didn’t really expect was the outpouring of students’ enthusiasm. Seeing students from all grades volunteered to contribute to the ‘dirty work’ really blew me away,” Walsh said.

Senior Megan Cover has been at the school since the first grade. “I’ll graduate after working on this project, which is surely sad, but it’s really rewarding and great to be a part of this project and to do my bit. We’re creating this educational space for many young kids,” Cover said.

Walsh summed up his goal of the project, which is to build a place where students can enjoy and learn about nature. “The forest will obviously not solve climate change, but it will deserve the efforts if the kids think about climate change and remember the importance of reforestation and trees when they look outside at the forest.”

1. What is special about tiny forests?

A．They originated in North America.	B．They are usually planted in schools.
C．They contain various types of trees.	D．They become mature in a shorter time.

2. What surprised Walsh in the process of planting the tiny forest?

A．The abundance of native tree species.	B．Public concern about the environment.
C．The active participation of students.	D．Support from local organizations.

3. How does Megan Cover feel about the project?

A．Proud.

B．Regretful.

C．Grateful.

D．Disappointed.

4. What does Walsh want the forest to function as for the students?

A．A model.

B．A reminder.

C．A resource.

D．A witness.

10 . How is eating in space different from eating on Earth?

If you send astronauts into space, you have to send along food as well. But what do astronauts eat, and how do they eat it? Scientists take several factors into consideration as they plan meals for space.

First, and possibly most important, is nutrition (营养).     1     Providing junk food to eat, such as potato chips, sodas, and pizza, would make the astronauts unhealthy.

    2     If the food that has been provided is distasteful, then the astronauts may avoid eating it. If you’ve ever tried to concentrate on something important while your stomach doesn’t feel well, you’ll know why the scientists in charge of a space mission want their astronauts to eat regularly.

The lack of gravity in a spacecraft also determines what foods can or cannot be eaten in space. Meals must be packaged carefully so they won’t spill (洒落/溢出) into the cabin (one of the areas inside a spacecraft). Water or tiny bits of food could get inside a machine or electronic device and damage it.     3     A loose knife bouncing (弹起) around inside the cabin would be dangerous.

    4     The weight of every object included in a spacecraft must be calculated (计算) in order to ensure that there is enough fuel and power to carry the craft safely into space and back home again.     5     Most foods are stored in plastic bags, and often, the foods are dehydrated (使脱水). When an astronaut is ready to eat, hot water is added to the meal and warm it up.

Despite all these requirements, much of the food eaten in space is actually similar to what you might eat on any given day.

A．Believe it or not, they also have fresh fruits and vegetables.

B．Keeping astronauts’ physical health is a top task for any space mission.

C．Food packaging is made to be as light as possible.

D．Taste is also important.

E．For the same reason, sharp knives and folks are never used on board.

F．Nutrition and practicality(实用) are important things to consider.

G．Finally, weight is an important concern.