| A．To ask a favor. | B．To rent an apartment. | C．To find him a roommate. |
1. Why does the woman take two English classes?
| A．To graduate early. |
| B．To practise spoken English. |
| C．To finish English homework. |
| A．It is humorous. | B．It is hopeful. | C．It is sad. |
| A．A research paper. | B．A book. | C．An English class. |
1. What is the man doing?
| A．Complaining about Anne’s behavior. |
| B．Asking for the woman’s assistance. |
| C．Giving the woman suggestions. |
| A．Impolite. | B．Friendly. | C．Unconcerned. |
| A．Write a report. | B．Send a form. | C．Talk with Dave. |
A Weather Report in Australia
| New South Wales | There is a warning in place as |
| Queensland | At least |
| Northern Territory | Residents should only experience light showers, and it will remain |
| Perth | There will be |
| Geraldton | Rain showers will come in from the |
1. What did the woman do last week?
| A．She published a book. |
| B．She attended an interview. |
| C．She gave a speech to children. |
| A．Selfish. | B．Peaceful. | C．Independent. |
| A．They are aggressive. | B．They’re not considerate. | C．They are stubborn. |
1. What’s the man going to do on Saturday?
| A．Go camping. | B．Join in a clean-up. | C．Play in a park. |
| A．Protecting animals. |
| B．Keeping the environment clean. |
| C．Participating in school activities. |
| A．To the park. | B．To the seaside. | C．To the countryside. |
7 . Climate activist Henry Emson told Euronews that when he became a father seven years ago, he was worried about his family’s effect on the environment. After doing some research, he found the best way to eliminate their carbon footprint was by planting giant sequoia trees(巨型红杉树).
Giant sequoias are ideal for capturing carbon dioxide because they continue to grow consistently for centuries, storing CO2 over time. General Sherman, the world’s largest sequoia tree, has stored an estimated 1,500 tons of CO2 in its trunk over the last 2,200 years and could live another 800 years. The average human could generate close to 1,000 tons of CO2 over their lifetime, so planting one giant sequoia could effectively reduce the carbon footprint of more than one person.
After realizing the power giant sequoias have to fight climate change, Emson devoted his life to planting thousands in the UK by creating the One Life One Tree project. Its final goal is to plant 100,000 giant sequoias in the UK by 2030, and according to The Mirror, as of March 2022, it has already planted 700. Trees are currently being planted near Abergavenny in Wales and the project is expanding to Devon, the Lake District and Scotland.
While the common assumption is that these giant trees can only be grown in Northern California, they actually do well in the UK at a time when the sequoia population is threatened back home.
According to One Tree One Life, 95% of the old-growth sequoia population has been logged over the past two centuries and what remains is under threat from climate change. “A 10 year＋ drought and temperature increase have greatly damaged the health of the trees. A secondary impact of the drought is making them increasingly susceptible(易受影响的)to insect attack and fire,” the site says.
Considering the danger that climate change is causing giant sequoias in California, Emson’s work also benefits these trees. “They’re like climate refugees(难民)—we help them with assisted migration,” he told Euronews.
1. What does the underlined word “eliminate” in the first paragraph probably mean?| A．Measure. | B．Remove. | C．Overlook. | D．Spread. |
| A．By giving an example. | B．By doing an experiment. |
| C．By making comparisons. | D．By referring to comments. |
| A．To protect the environment by planting trees. |
| B．To test the adaptability of giant sequoia trees. |
| C．To save different kinds of endangered trees. |
| D．To prove the value of giant sequoias to his kids. |
| A．It disturbs the whole ecosystem of California. |
| B．It indirectly turns giant sequoias into refugees. |
| C．It helps promote the survival of giant sequoias. |
| D．It assists California in recovering from drought. |
8 . There’s this idea that the best stories are somewhere else, but actually we’ve got great stories on our doorsteps.
I was born in Birmingham and grew up doing sport. At 16, when I was playing football, I injured my knee so badly that I had to give up any sporting ambitions. However, I turned to photography as a way for me to continue exploring my passion for sport. Taking photos also allowed me to connect with people, sound their voices and challenge social norms (规范).
When I was growing up, I hardly saw any photographs of ordinary girls playing sport. The only images I see of sportswomen in the mainstream media are of excellent athletes. To fill the gap, I’m trying to do my own art project People, Place and Sport. Since most people aren’t used to being in the spotlight, I will open with the same question: “What does this sport mean to you?” Then I try to involve the subjects I photograph by doing interviews with them and asking how they would like to share their stories with sports. When people respond positively and start to relax, I begin to shoot them on film.
One of my best project photos is of Mav Akram boxing. Mav is an African woman boxer and runs a Women’s Boxing Club in Birmingham. She is also passionate about getting women into boxing, not just for the physical elements, but also mental health. Because Mav thinks boxing is not only a strategic sport of not getting hit, but also can offer a sense of community. This photo truly encourages women of all shapes and sizes to participate in the sport.
1. What is the author?| A．An athlete. | B．A photographer. | C．A coach. | D．A reporter. |
| A．By taking their photos right away. | B．By showing them a picture of Mav. |
| C．By getting to know their own stories. | D．By opening up with various questions. |
| A．It is merely suitable for men. | B．It sharpens her body and mind. |
| C．It teaches her to avoid getting hit. | D．It helps her fight against social norms. |
| A．An art project. | B．A passion for sport. |
| C．An impressive photo. | D．A lasting friendship. |
9 . I’d been staying at home all week suffering from a severe case of flu. Early one morning, suddenly, a loud
Coughing, I poked (伸出) my head out and
A few hours later, another knock. There at the door were the same two ladies, back again. Extremely
Being new to the area, I didn’t know many people who could help, so I was all the more
These two ladies
| A．scream | B．explosion | C．alarm | D．knock |
| A．brochures | B．plates | C．packages | D．letters |
| A．exact | B．very, | C．only | D．last |
| A．panic | B．hesitation | C．confusion | D．curiosity |
| A．persuades | B．promised | C．informed | D．reminded |
| A．appreciation | B．impatience | C．strength | D．regret |
| A．stayed | B．watched | C．left | D．hid |
| A．determined | B．amused. | C．committed | D．annoyed |
| A．anxious | B．depressed | C．frightened | D．pleasant |
| A．scared | B．disturbed | C．injured | D．visited |
| A．Fortunately | B．Apparently | C．Hopefully | D．Certainly |
| A．watchful | B．motivated | C．grateful | D．nervous |
| A．transformed | B．maintained | C．recognized | D．convinced |
| A．expect | B．deserve | C．accept | D．influence |
| A．forgiveness | B．tolerance | C．understanding | D．kindness |
10 . History is important to study because it is essential for all of us in understanding ourselves and the world around us. And in my opinion, studying history benefits beyond history itself, because it helps develop and refine our skills through studying history.
You can refine our reading skills by reading texts from a wide array of time periods. Language has changed and evolved over time and so has the way people write and express themselves. We can also refine our writing skills through learning to not just repeat what someone else said, but to analyze information from multiple sources and come up with our own conclusions. It’s two birds with one stone — better writing and critical thinking!
There are so many sources of information out in the world. Finding a decisive truth for many topics just doesn’t exist. What was a victory for one group was a great loss for another — we get to create our own opinions of these events.
History gives us the opportunity to learn from others’ past mistakes. It helps us understand the many reasons why people may behave the way they do. As a result, it helps us become smarter as decision-makers.
In the study of history we will need to conduct research. This gives us the opportunity to look at two kinds of sources — primary (written at the time) and secondary sources (written about a time period, after the fact). This practice can teach us how to decipher between reliable and unreliable sources.
There are numbers and data to be learned from history. In terms of patterns: patterns in population, disappearances during times of war, and even in environmental factors. These patterns that are found help clarify why things happened as they did.
It’s incredibly important to learn to question the quality of the information and “history” we are learning. Keep these two questions in mind as we read through information: How do I know what I’m reading are facts and accurate information? Could they be the writer’s opinions?
1. The author thinks history helps make good decisions in that ________.| A．we can learn from others’ past mistakes | B．we can meet many sources of information |
| C．we can look at primary and secondary sources | D．we can create our own opinions of the past events |
| A．Work out. | B．Make out. | C．Pick out. | D．Try out. |
| A．To remind readers to read historical novels carefully. |
| B．To warn readers not to read too many history books |
| C．To emphasize the quality of the information on history. |
| D．To make readers doubt about the reality of history. |
| A．How to study history? | B．Why is history important? |
| C．Reliable data of history | D．Value of studying history |
