1 . If you’re looking to pick up an exercise bike on sale, our guide to the amazing exercise bike deals available right now will help you．

	Bowflex C7 Bike — was S1,499.99, now S899.99 at Best Buy Save a huge $600 on this high-quality Bowflex bike in this excellent deal from Best Buy in the run-up to Black Friday. With this bike, you can access daily custom workouts and cycle through virtual scenic destinations, all for less than $900. Grab it now before it sells out.
	NordicTrack GX 2.7U — was $799.99, now $349.99 at Best Buy Featuring a 5" multicolor display, an interia-enhanced flywheel and 20 resistance levels, this exercise bike is currently discounted by $450 at Best Buy. It even has 20 onboard workouts already built in as well!
	Costway Exercise Bike — was $399.99, now $195.99 at Target With a multifunctional display and phone holder, adjustable resistance and a silent steel flywheel, this exercise bike is designed to offer you exceptionally good value for your money — and at this discount, who could turn their nose up at it!
	Geemax Bike — was $239.99, now $159.99 at Walmart This exercise bike from Geemax features a maximum load weight of 264.55 lbs, an 8kg balanced bidirectional (双向的) steel flywheel, stepless resistance adjustment and an LCD monitor to keep track of your workouts. Plus, the 245 user reviews look pretty promising!

1. Which provides virtual scenery while you are riding it?

A．A Bowflex C7 Bike．	B．A NordicTrack GX 2.7 U．
C．A Costway Exercise Bike．	D．A Geemax Bike．

2. How much can you save if you buy a Costway Exercise Bike now?

A．$595.98．	B．$450.
C．$204.	D．$195.99.

3. What equipment can help you learn about your cycling workout?

A．A multifunctional display.	B．A phone holder.
C．A bidirectional steel flywheel.	D．An LCD monitor.

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

It was the day before Thanksgiving. Gray clouds covered the sky. The air was biting. The temperature was below freezing. And I was on the way home.

This is my driver Jacob, a tall, strong and middle-aged man. Jacob was sent to pick me up and take me three hours on a drive inland in Mexico. Like most drivers, he is very talkative. As we were driving, he started to tell me his story. Out of the habit shaped by my career, I like to chat and I like to get to know people and their stories.

He shared with me that since the pandemic, he had to change jobs and was currently spending six days a week away from his family in a town that had more work. This life certainly can seem full of pains at times. It is up to us, though, to make each one a blessing in disguise (伪装，掩饰).

He mentioned the name of his hometown ‘Nah Bok’ and shared that he had to spend five hours on his only day off on the three different buses to get there and back to spend one day with them. His mother, his wife and his kids are there, waiting for him. The weekly trips are tiring but worthwhile for those short moments of happiness and joy. Then they parted ways, wishing well thoughts for the week ahead.

I do understand such experience. Admittedly, I was one of those kids like his. My father had worked away when I was young, sometimes away for weeks and months at a time. I remember us kids waiting for our turn to have just a couple of minutes on the phone with him back before we had Skype (一种即时通讯软件).

注意：
1.所续写的短文词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

After two hours into our drive, I saw a sign saying ‘Nah Bok’.

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That’s a little moment of JOY I brought to the man.

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3 . 5 Easy Ways to Tackle a Decluttering Project

Clutter (杂乱) can be stressful. Try a few simple changes to create a sense of calm in your home—and your head! The New York Times recently explored the connection between clutter and mental health, including tips for how to think about managing your own piles of stuff, especially when it feels overwhelming.     1    

Work in Categories

KCDavis, a professional author of How to Keep House While Drowning, told The Times she recommends “five-things tidying”.     2     There is trash, laundry, dishes, things that have a place, and things that don’t have a place. During any one clutter-clearing session, limit yourself to just one of those categories to keep overwhelm at bay.

    3    

Much like closing down a restaurant or retail store for the night, Davis suggests having a routine for the end of your day that involves some easy, satisfying tasks. Maybe it’s having the coffee pot clean and ready to help you wake up in the morning.

Set a Short Timer

Five, eight, 10, or 20 minutes are all acceptable amounts of time to spend chipping away at a cluttered area in your home. Progress is progress, whether it’s incremental (渐进的) or one-and-done. Be patient with the big picture of your clutter-clearing needs, and you’ll feel accomplished.     4    

Get Help

Whether you recruit a trusted friend or family member, or hire a home organizing professional, you do not have to be alone in your journey toward a calmer home. Define a specific job to take on, like clearing out a pantry closet or dresser drawer, and bring in someone who will support you emotionally and even make it fun time together.

Embrace the Physical Activity

Maybe you’ve also been struggling lately to fit a regular workout into your routine. Lean into the physical aspect of clutter-clearing to feel like you’re meeting two goals at once by relocating some stacks of books or bringing bags of clothes to the donation bin.     5     Celebrate yourself for getting moving while you clean up.

A．Adjust Your Expectations.

B．Make Cleaning an Easy Habit.

C．So, how to tackle a big decluttering project?

D．A clearing project does not have be finished in a day.

E．Even running the vacuum or washing the dishes is physical activity.

F．It is a method where everything is matched with one of five categories.

G．Spend a few days paying attention to areas in your home that constantly demand attention.

4 . Officials in New York City are using technology to cut down on noise on city streets. Some of the strongest rules have been released to limit noise on city streets. Cameras equipped with radar sound collectors identify loud vehicles in an effort to catch drivers violating noise rules.

The new devices record the vehicle numbers of offenders, who then receive a violation notice in the mail. Owners face fines of $800 for a first noise offense. Some could be required to pay up to $2,625 if they have three violations and ignore court hearings.

Evidence is clear that noise affects not only hearing but mood and mental health, not to mention possible links to heart disease and blood pressure. “You listen to the noise out there, it is nonstop — the horns, the trucks, the sirens,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently blamed an expressway for noise and illness. “Noise pollution makes it hard to sleep and increases the risk of chronic (慢性的) disease.”

However, some people in the city say the government efforts to quiet loud vehicles have gone too far. Phillip Franklin, a 30-year-old car lover from the Bronx area of New York, launched an online effort to protest noise rules. “The majority of us live here in New York City, where noise is a part of our daily lives. Quiet vehicles can also present dangers to inattentive individuals walking around New York City,” said Franklin. He also noted that fixing potholes (路面坑洼) is a lot more important than going after noisy cars.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said loud noise can cause immediate harm to one’s ears. Even with sound barriers, close-fitting windows and noise-reducing materials, there is only so much that can be done to reduce sound levels in the city. Many New York residents have simply learned to live with the noise. The local authority now has plans to expand the use of technology to strengthen noise rules. So far, at least 71 people have received fines for operating cars or trucks that make too much noise.

1. What can we learn about noise from paragraph 3?

A．Noise has no influence on mental health.

B．Noise is harmful to human beings.

C．Noise must lead to blood pressure.

D．Noise is difficult to be found.

2. What was Franklin’s attitude towards the noise rules?

A．Favorable.

B．Tolerant.

C．Indifferent.

D．Disapproving.

3. What does the local authority plan to do?

A．Fix potholes to improve road safety.

B．Apply the new technology on a larger scale.

C．Raise the allowable noise standard for vehicles.

D．Encourage residents to use noise-reducing equipment.

4. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Entertainment.

B．Health.

C．Education.

D．Science.

5 . 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。

Ruthie Tompson liked telling people that she and Mickey Mouse “grew up together.” And that wasn’t an exaggeration: The legendary animator spent nearly 40 years with the Walt Disney Company, working on virtually every film from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs     1     The Rescuers until her   retirement in 1975．

Tompson’s     2     (connect) with the company dated back to her childhood in the 1920s,     3     she appeared as a live-action reference model for Disney’s early Alice Comedies, She     4     (begin) her career in the “ink and paint” department as a teenager and eventually worked her way up to animation and scene checking,     5     (become) one of the first three women to be admitted into the Hollywood camera union in the process．

“The best way     6     (describe) Ruthie is simply ‘remarkable,’” said author and Disney historian Mindy Johnson．“Ruthie was our computer before computers     7     (invent). Whatever the technical problem, Ruthie could usually solve it．She was also     8     living witness and vital contributor to the progress and growth of the animation industry as we know it today.”

    9     (remember) as a legend among animators, Tompson died Sunday at the age of 111．She passed away     10     (peaceful) in her sleep in her home．

6 . Cyberbullying (网络欺凌) is the use of electronic communication to threaten or insult someone. A child can be involved in cyberbullying in different ways. They can bully, be bullied, or witness the bullying of others. The more digital forms of communication a child uses, the more exposure he or she may get to cyberbullying. Parents, teachers and other adults need to be aware of children’s online usage. Some warning signs that a child may be involved in cyberbullying are:

●Spending much more or less time on electronic devices, including texting

●Hiding their screen when others are near, and avoiding discussion about what they are doing on their device

●Closing social media accounts and opening new ones

●Avoiding social situations, even ones that were enjoyed in the past

●Becoming depressed, or losing interest in people and activities

Cyberbullying is like other forms of bullying and should be handled in a similar way. If a child is being cyberbullied, adults should support the child being bullied and tell the child doing the bullying that cyberbullying is something serious that should be stopped.

If a child sees hateful content online, there are a few easy ways they can deal with it. The child could report the content anonymously (化名地), as hateful speech goes against most websites’ principles of service. They can also block the person from posting abusive content. While ignoring posts might seem easier than blocking someone, it will not make the problem go away.

Adults can try to make their kids put themselves in the others’ shoes and consider how other people feel. They should see whether more help is needed for those involved, like speaking to a guidance counselor or mental health professional.

Cyberbullying may be impossible to stop completely, but parents could watch their child’s behavior and Internet time.

1. In which situation is cyberbullying most likely to happen?

A．A lady is doing online shopping.

B．A child is chatting on the Internet.

C．A student is attending a lesson online.

D．A teenager is watching a film on the Internet.

2. In what way might a child being bullied react?

A．Get away from his or her cellphone.

B．Share his or her social media accounts online.

C．Start bullying other kids on the Internet.

D．Avoid taking part in activities and meeting people.

3. What can parents do to help children suffering cyberbullying?

A．Post the content of cyberbullying online.

B．Ignore the person doing the cyberbullying.

C．Show mercy and close their social media accounts.

D．Pay attention to their behavior and online time.

4. What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To explain what cyberbullying actually is.

B．To warn some children to stop cyberbullying.

C．To give some advice on how to handle cyberbullying.

D．To persuade parents to care more for their children.

7 . 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。

Beijing is the capital city of China. It     1     (cover) an area of around 17, 000 square kilometers, in which there are different kinds of bird habitats (栖息地),     2     (include) grassland, scrubland (灌木丛林地), wetland, and also agricultural land. Researchers call these areas “service stations,” where migrating (迁徙) birds stop     3     (rest) and feed. But the birds ‘“service stations” re     4     (rapid) closing in Beijing, as the city considers scrubland, grassland and old agricultural land to be “dirty” and “ugly”.

The loss of grassland and scrubland is already having a major influence     5     Beijing’s bird life. In the north of Beijing, the land around Miyun used to be visited by thousands of cranes (鹤). Now, much of that land is covered with man-made forest and     6     number of cranes there has greatly fallen.

“Cranes are rare and valuable animals in China. At Miyun, a festival     7     (hold) to celebrate the migration of cranes every year,” one researcher, Townshend, says. “Because it is Beijing, we can attract many people—both local people     8     visitors.”

“More cooperation (合作) between     9     (country) is needed,” Townshend adds. “Migratory birds are a shared natural heritage (遗产), and with this comes a common     10     (responsible) to protect them and the places they need,” he says.

8 . 4 YouTube Channels That You Need to Watch

Yes Theory
6.57M Subscribers

Driven by the motto “Seek Discomfort,” Yes Theory aims to spread a message of positivity and fearlessness through pursuing projects and missions that help bring people outside their comfort zones. There is no doubt that many of us may feel too scared to pursue ambitious goals, which is why Yes Theory takes on some of the most daunting (令人望而却步的) adventures to show people that discomfort helps achieve a great life.

Nas Daily
2.45M Subscribers

Being a graduate of Harvard, Nuseir Yassin, also known as Nas Daily, makes an effort to provide a YouTube channel that highlights the “most incredible humans on planet Earth.” His videos often feature individuals who are creating change in the world, and he also covers some of the most important topics of discussion like climate change.

TED-Ed
13.7M Subscribers

TED-Ed is one of the most famous YouTube channels when it comes to learning and inspiration. The channel has no specific video producer as it features presentations from people all around the world. These videos feature a wide variety of topics, and there is no specific subject that the channel focuses on. Instead, it provides insight into anything that can benefit the viewers, and it truly is a great resource to use if you would like to learn something new.

Be Inspired
7.4M Subscribers

Be Inspired is a YouTube channel that provides videos to help people improve their overall well-being. These videos include a wide variety of topics such as sleep, stress, economics, jobs, setting and achieving goals, and creating plans. The channel also includes short and inspirational videos that help people realize the mistakes they are making and ways to solve them.

1. Which channel encourages viewers to challenge themselves?

A．Be Inspired.

B．Yes Theory.

C．Nas Daily.

D．TED-Ed.

2. What benefit will viewers most probably get from Be Inspired?

A．Learning the latest news.	B．Meeting incredible humans.
C．Having access to job opportunities.	D．Improving their overall well-being.

3. What do the four channels have in common?

A．They are inspirational.

B．They are favored by students.

C．They all have over 6M subscribers.

D．They all have one specific video producer.

9 . Verda Tetteh, a 17-year-old straight A high school student, is on her way to Harvard. At her graduation ceremony, Verda won a famous scholarship for general ________ that offered her $10,000 each year for four years. The scholarship was to help her _______ expenses on living, books, and computers.

She accepted, sat back down but then jumped up again, ________ to ask if she could say a few words. “It is such a great ________ but I also know that I am not in the most need of it,” Verda said. She ________ the money should go to struggling fellow students to help them ________ in community college.

After her ________, there was shock, and then applause followed for this ________ act of kindness. Verda ________ that right after receiving the scholarship, she ________ her mom, Rosemary Annan. ________, she knew that she should do the right thing and _________ the scholarship.

Annan worked hard and showed ________. She brought Verda and her ________ to the US from Ghana, often working 80 hours a week to ________ the family, and never hesitating to help out the needy in her community. Annan always stressed the importance of ________ and, in fact, went back to school as a(n) ________ student and is now working towards earning a bachelor’s degree.

Annan also taught her children to be ________. She is very ________ of her daughter’s act. “That ________ my heart. I would do that. And I know she would do that, too. She’s learned from me over the years,” Annan said.

1.

A．practice

B．honesty

C．response

D．excellence

2.

A．cover

B．control

C．raise

D．avoid

3.

A．refusing

B．pretending

C．returning

D．fearing

4.

A．challenge

B．honor

C．surprise

D．difference

5.

A．decided

B．recalled

C．predicted

D．acknowledged

6.

A．hike

B．advance

C．travel

D．wander

7.

A．retirement

B．settlement

C．agreement

D．announcement

8.

A．urgent

B．severe

C．incredible

D．temporary

9.

A．defended

B．explained

C．admitted

D．suspected

10.

A．attended to

B．called on

C．appealed to

D．thought about

11.

A．Suddenly

B．Desperately

C．Hopefully

D．Strangely

12.

A．save

B．donate

C．win

D．avoid

13.

A．curiosity

B．sadness

C．selflessness

D．ignorance

14.

A．family

B．talent

C．fortune

D．firm

15.

A．accompany

B．comfort

C．support

D．protect

16.

A．teamwork

B．communication

C．reform

D．education

17.

A．adult

B．slow

C．exchange

D．reliable

18.

A．flexible

B．generous

C．adventurous

D．faithful

19.

A．guilty

B．sick

C．proud

D．convinced

20.

A．broke

B．opened

C．shaped

D．touched

10 . On her way to the grocery store, Amelia saw a person sitting on the sidewalk holding a cardboard (纸板) sign. Amelia thought he was ______ and asking for money. She went over and ______ him a $5 bill, and much to her ______, the man refused it.

She didn’t understand why. She walked a few paces more to get a good look at his ______. It read: “Shoemaker looking for ______! I can sew and repair any kind of shoes too!”

“Oh! You’re a shoemaker. I think that many factories out there could offer you some ______,” she told the old man, finally noticing some of his ______ around him.

“No, Miss. At my age, no one is willing to ______ me anymore. It’s been hard, so I’m trying to find some work this way. I’m too ______ to beg (乞讨) for money. If you know someone who needs shoe repair, please let them know about me,” the man continued.

Amelia ______, thinking about a few pairs of shoes at home.

Typically, she would ______ the old and buy new ones, but if this man could repair them, she could keep ______ them.

Amelia went to the ______ and back home, and returned to the man with her shoes for ______.

The following day, the man gave her ______ and they were in fantastic shape.

1.

A．unmarried

B．mad

C．homeless

D．outgoing

2.

A．offered

B．returned

C．paid

D．lent

3.

A．shock

B．joy

C．satisfaction

D．regret

4.

A．advertisement

B．certificate

C．appearance

D．sign

5.

A．advice

B．work

C．comfort

D．truth

6.

A．tips

B．drinks

C．clothes

D．jobs

7.

A．friends

B．tools

C．coins

D．books

8.

A．train

B．cheat

C．employ

D．encourage

9.

A．weak

B．amazed

C．poor

D．proud

10.

A．cried

B．nodded

C．laughed

D．cheered

11.

A．take off

B．put down

C．give away

D．turn to

12.

A．using

B．designing

C．pressing

D．cleaning

13.

A．station

B．factory

C．office

D．market

14.

A．repair

B．sale

C．suggestion

D．relief

15.

A．uniforms

B．boxes

C．shoes

D．glasses