1 . 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。

Since 2004, Chen Shiyu, a traditional Chinese costume designer,     1     (involve) in the research, restoration, and creation of ancient Chinese costumes.

Chen found himself    2     (interest) in ancient costumes in 2001, and then began to collect related materials with friends about ancient clothing. “    3     we wanted to know is how those ancient clothing would fit on real people today. So we made    4     attempt to recreate certain designs of ancient clothing,” Chen said     5     (he) early team was established in 2006, and later extended four years to work more on ancient costume restoration. The team participated in many    6     (exhibition) of ancient Chinese costumes including the planning research and restoration work, while cooperating with the National Museum of China and other respected institutions .

They also engaged    7     promoting traditional culture through different activities. Chen said, “Now, through our work, we aim to present in a more comprehensive and realistic manner how ancient Chinese people dressed. We hope to revive the beauty of history.”

When it comes to the    8     (big) plan in the future, Chen said he would continue to reach a wider audience and    9     (ultimate) help them understand the classical significance today. He noted that his dream is to share the beauty of these costumes by reinterpreting and    10     (transform) them into 10 designs suiting to the modern society.

2 . The Steps to Do a Science Investigatory Project

Usually, a Science Investigatory Project (SIP) uses the scientific method to study and test an idea about how something works. Knowing how to do an SIP is useful for anyone interested in the sciences.     1    

Ask a question and form a hypothesis   (假设).

Often, the most challenging part of an SIP is figuring out what you want to investigate. Take your time in choosing, because all of the subsequent (随后的) steps will be based on the idea you select. Think about something that interests, surprises or confuses you.    2    .

Design and conduct your experiment

After you have formed your hypothesis, it is time to test whether it is valid or not. Once your preparation and planning is complete, it’ s time to begin.     3    . However, if your test can’t be conducted as planned, reconfigure your steps or try different materials.

Record and analyze your results

Keep accurate records of all your results, even if they don’t turn out the way you hoped or planned. Your data may be best recorded as a graph, chart or just a journal entry.    4    . This is also part of science!

    5    

It is time to clearly and accurately conclude your findings. In essence, you are now answering the question you originally asked. Remember, concluding that your hypothesis was completely wrong does not make your SIP a failure. If you make clear, scientifically-grounded findings, and present them well, it can and will be a success.

A．Make your conclusion

B．However you record the data, make sure it is easy to review and analyze

C．Here are the steps to do an SIP

D．Discuss the issue with your instructor

E．Then form a hypothesis based on the question you’ ve asked and your subsequent research

F．Knowing your topic in more depth will help you construct your SIP

G．Closely follow the steps that you have planned

3 . Dogs may have earned the title of our best friends through their interactions with humans, but now researchers say these social skills could, be present shortly after birth rather than being learned.

To better understand the role of biology in dogs’ abilities to communicate with humans, the researchers studied 375 eight-week-old service dogs. They looked at how these dogs performed in a series of tasks designed to measure their communication skills. The puppies were still living with their littermates (同窝出生者) and had not been sent to live with a volunteer puppy raiser, making it unlikely that they had learned about his or her behavior.

In the first task, a person hid a treat beneath one of two overturned cups and pointed to it to see if the puppy could follow the gesture. Since dogs are good at using noses to find things a treat was also taped to the insides of, both cups. In the second task, puppies watched as the researchers placed a yellow, block next to the correct cup, instead of pointing to indicate where the puppy should look for the food.

The third task was designed to observe puppies’ tendency to look at human faces. The researchers spoke to the puppy in a voice people sometimes use when talking to a baby. They then measured how long the puppy fixed a stare on the human.

In the last task, researchers sealed a treat inside a closed container and presented it to the puppy. They then measured how often the puppy looked to the human for help in opening the container.

The study found that while many of the puppies were responsive to humans’ physical and verbal cues, very few looked to humans for help with the unsolvable task. Researchers said, “This suggests that while puppies may be born knowing how to respond to human-initiated communication, the ability to initiate communication on their own may come later.” The next step will be to see if specific genes that may contribute to dogs’ abilities to communicate with humans can be identified.

1. Why were eight-week-old service dogs chosen for the study?

A．They were the best age to learn.

B．They were cute and safe to deal with.

C．They were unlikely influenced by their mates.

D．They had had little contact with humans before.

2. What is the researchers’ purpose in taping food to both cups?

A．To provide clues for the puppies’ final decisions.

B．To make comparisons between different conditions.

C．To prevent the puppies from making use of their smell.

D．To check the puppies’ preference for a particular color.

3. What can we know from the study?

A．Puppies can understand our body language.

B．Puppies are good at asking humans for help.

C．Puppies are born to arouse communication with humans.

D．Puppies need specific genes to communicate with humans.

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

A．Dogs—talented performers	B．Dogs—humans’ best friends
C．Dogs—born to be able to learn	D．Dogs—born to understand humans

4 . I’ve never had a great sense of direction. And I often wander into shops and, upon coming back out, can’t remember which way I’ve come from — left or right? Many people are like me, and why do some constantly have no idea where they are?

The hippocampus (海马体) is a region of the brain associated with memory and involved in sense of direction. And a nearby region has also been associated with sense of direction. There are four known types of navigation-related neurons (神经元), found in these regions place cells, grid cells, border cells and head direction cells.

In short, you can think of place cells as an internal cognitive (认知的) map; they identify where you are. Grid cells are like a GPS system in our brain; they tell us about the relationship of this place to other places we’ve been to. Border cells respond to the presence of environmental boundaries at a specific direction and distance from us. Lastly, head direction cells are activated when our head faces a specific direction. These cells will fire electrical impulses when we enter familiar locations, with each group of cells relating to a specific place.

Our reliance on GPS and smartphones may have decreased the ability to use our internal maps. Older adults who regularly used GPS had less activity in their hippocampus, compared with those who did not use GPS. They also performed slightly worse in a cognition test. In contrast, a study involving London taxi drivers found they significantly larger hippocampus than ordinary people.

You can improve your way-finding ability specifically by practicing the skill, according to Aziz, PhD of neurology at Temple University School of Medicine. “The more you get out and go to places, the better,” he says. Physical exercise improves the blood flow to the brain, while mental exercise, such as doing puzzles or learning a new language, stimulates the development of new nerve cells and connections in your brain.

1. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?

A．By raising a question.

B．By making a comparison.

C．By stating personal opinions.

D．By referring to scientific research.

2. What can we learn about the four types of navigation-related neurons?

A．They depend closely on each other.

B．They are responsible for different jobs.

C．They will decrease in numbers as one ages.

D．They will fail to function in unfamiliar situations.

3. What will happen it we rely too much on GPS?

A．We will easily be misled.

B．Our hippocampus will get enlarged.

C．Our cognitive ability will be affected.

D．We will have our hippocampus relaxed.

4. What are we advised to do according to the last paragraph?

A．Build up our body.	B．Take training courses.
C．Try different brain exercises.	D．Get out to connect with people.

5 . Tom Sawyer Play Is an Adventure

A 35-minute hand-clapping, foot-stomping musical version of a Mark Twain favorite returns with this Tall Stacks festival.

“Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure” has all the good stuff, including the fence painting, the graveyard, the island and the cave. It is adapted by Joe McDonough, with music by David Kisor. That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre.

This year Nathan Turner of Burlington is Tom Sawyer, and Robbie McMath of Fort Mitchell is Huck Finn.

Tumer, a 10th-grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. He is a star act or of Children’s Theatre, having played leading roles in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “The Wizard of Oz,” and is fresh from Jersey Production “Ragtime”.

McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School. He was in the cast of “Tom Sawyer” when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre regular, with five shows to his credit. This summer he attended Kentucky’s Governor’s School for the Arts in Musical Theatre.

Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how math and science can be taught through “Tom Sawyer.” For downloadable lessons, visit the official website of Children’s Theatre.

1. Who wrote the music for “Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure”?

A．David Kisor.	B．Joe McDonough.
C．Nathan Turner.	D．Robbie McMath.

2. What can we learn about the two actors?

A．They study in the same school.	B．They worked together in ”Ragtime“.
C．They are experienced on stage.	D．They became friends ten years ago.

3. What does Children’s Theatre provide for teachers?

A．Research funding.	B．Training opportunities.
C．Technical support.	D．Educational resources.

6 . 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。

Dumpling is a Chinese cuisine. Actually, the tradition of eating dumplings during winter solstice has its     1     (originate) in early times.

It is said that dumplings were invented by Zhang Zhongjing, a     2     (fame) physician from the Eastern-Han Dynasty. He was once     3     official in Changsha.When he returned home for private life, he saw people lived an     4    (extreme) hard life and that their ears were red with cold in the snowing winter. He was sad and let his follower cook     5     (drive) out the chill with mutton, hot pepper and some medicine. Zhang let him boil them first and cut them up, then wrap them with flour. After     6     (boil) them, he gave the medicinal food to the people there on the day of the winter solstice. Zhang Zhongjing called it “cold dispelling dumpling soup”. By eating this kind of ear-like food, people’s ears     7     (cure).

Thereafter, every winter solstice Zhang Zhongjing made “cold dispelling dumpling soup” in order to prevent and cure ailments     8     (cause) by the cold. Then there became a saying that     9     you eat dumplings during the winter solstice, then you won’t freeze your ears off.

Afterwards, Zhang Zhongjing died on the day of winter solstice.     10     honor of him, every household makes dumplings every year on the day of the winter solstice.

7 . One afternoon William Jafferson Clinton was walking through the park when he noticed a wallet lying on the ground near a bench. He picked it up and looked inside, hoping to find some ________ so he could return it to its owner. To   his________, he found a driving licence. Through it, he learned that the wallet________ to a man named Ben. To give it back, he finally decided to________ Ben to return.

After a few________, William saw a man searching for something worriedly. He________ him and asked, “Are you Ben?” The man looked at him, ________, then replied, “Yes. How did you know my name?”

“I guessed you must be looking for this,” said William,_________ the wallet to Ben and smiling gently at him.

“It’s my wallet. How did you find it?” Ben took the wallet and queried (怀疑). “I found it on the ground near the bench,” William said. “I ________ it must have fallen out of your pocket, and I wanted to return it back.”

Ben was incredibly________, and thanked William sincerely. He was relieved to have his wallet back. As they talked, William found that Ben had lost his_________ and tried to find a new career, struggling to make ends _________. William listened sympathetically, and then he ________ to treat Ben to lunch.

As they parted, Ben thanked William again for her ________. He said his act had turned his day around. William smiled and realized the small act of kindness could make a huge_________ to someone’s life.

1.

A．keys

B．identification

C．cash

D．coins

2.

A．credit

B．curiosity

C．delight

D．sorrow

3.

A．appealed

B．belonged

C．referred

D．came

4.

A．wait for

B．arrange for

C．go for

D．ask for

5.

A．days

B．months

C．weeks

D．minutes

6.

A．observed

B．approached

C．calmed

D．apologized

7.

A．frightened

B．amused

C．surprised

D．touched

8.

A．handing

B．lending

C．donating

D．introducing

9.

A．acknowledged

B．encountered

C．admitted

D．figured

10.

A．grateful

B．friendly

C．crazy

D．content

11.

A．wallet

B．family

C．cloth

D．job

12.

A．meet

B．start

C．turn

D．increase

13.

A．yielded

B．predicted

C．agreed

D．offered

14.

A．honesty

B．patience

C．kindness

D．comfort

15.

A．impression

B．consequence

C．difference

D．effect

8 . 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。

As centuries pass,     1     (historian) are still able to remember the achievements attained by the first emperor of unified China. We have to acknowledge that the successes QinShi Huang had were     2     (last) and helpful for the future of China.

When Qin Shi Huang first came into power in 220 BCE, China     3    (divide) into many kingdoms. In order to unify China, he launched a war    4     the other six major kingdoms. By 221 BCE, he was able to unify China under his rule.

Qin Shi Huang had    5    profound impact on China’s culture. He helped dig canals and build roads    6     (facilitate) travel. He started the national road system and created fast roads. He was    7     (extreme) influential in China’s government. Qin declared that the round coin with a square-shaped hole in the center as the currency of China. He named it ban-liang coin. The first emperor was able to create a unified measuring standard for weight, volume and     8     (long).

He asked his Prime Minister, Li Si, to unify the eight calligraphic (书写的) styles     9     were promoted in other states and absorb some     10     (simplify) characters to create the standardized Qin. This was China’s first thorough character standardization movement led by the central government, and the uniform calligraphic style had great significance in pushing forward the development of Chinese characters.

9 . Houseplant collections have become a popular social media trend. For many people, tending to plants has surfaced as a hobby that enables them to experience greater comfort and beauty from the presence of living things sharing their space. “    1     They include lowering stress, decreasing depression, improving productivity and uplifting mood, ”says Jamie Jones, PhD. a psychotherapist in Washington, D. C.

    2     Anyone starting to care for plants should be patient and allow themselves time to learn the basics. Here are two plants that experts recommend for bringing mental health benefits:

Snake plant. These popular indoor plants have a striking appearance, with dark green sword-shaped leaves, It is very easy to care for. and it thrives in spaces with low sunlight and filters the air.       3    

Lavender. Well known for its relaxing scent, lavender has a calming effect, aids in reducing stress and promotes sleep. You can clip and dry the leaves and put them in a bowl or even sprinkle them into your bath.

Before you bring home a boatload of plants, Jones says it’s not about how many plants you have, but rather how you interact with them. For instance, is there enough space for plants in areas where you spend a lot of time?     4     If you have a small space or aren’t sure how much time you’re willing to invest in it, starting out with a lot of plants could be overwhelming. “Just one plant can make a difference It can engage you by its smell or color that creates a positive mood response with every interaction. ”says Jones.

Remember that while indoor gardening can help with your mental well-being, it’s not a cure-all.       5     But caring for plants can be a useful and enjoyable part of an overall wellness routine.

A．It’s a great first plant.

B．Do you have time to care for them daily?

C．Are you willing to invest money in buying and caring for them?

D．Plants and gardening have been found to have multiple mental health benefits.

E．Having a plant doesn’t immediately or directly impact mental health processes.

F．Like any new skill or hobby, taking care of houseplants comes with a learning curve.

G．Plant care helps one focus on the present moment and provides a feeling of accomplishment.

10 . Invisible hearing aid uses advanced technology so powerful that it can pick up a whisper across the room Here’s how you can get them today to hear more clearly and stay engaged in conversations.

Most modern hearing aids have serious flaws:

Everybody notices them-they’ll make you look 20 years older the instant you put them on.

They collect sounds from behind you-which makes hearing your friends in a restaurant or crowded room impossible.

They use 10-year-old technology that amplifies (放大) everything, which can cause even more hearing loss!

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1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about most modern hearing aids?

A．They fail to collect sounds all around you.

B．They make you look older than your age.

C．They employ cutting-edge technology.

D．They have a negative influence on hearing.

2. What feature is associated with the Soundwise Aria hearing aid?

A．It is heavy and difficult to hide in the ear.

B．It charges more than audiologists will do.

C．It uses enhanced noise reduction technology.

D．It can be tried at home and returned at any time.

3. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To promote a new product of hearing aid.

B．To highlight risks of untreated hearing loss.

C．To compare different brands of hearing aids.

D．To inform us of the latest hearing aid technology.