1 . Life can change in the blink of an eye. While Bridgette was in the parking lot, together with her kids, a car hit them. This left them _________ beneath the car. Thankfully, the driver wasn’t going very fast when she hit them. In that moment, she was _________ by the sun, which is the _________ cause of the accident. However, as soon as she could, she _________ out of the car to help.

Soon, Chris Crowder, CEO of the school, joined her. Without delay, he _________ a group of students to help. “It was _________,” Chris recalls. “I immediately just _________ the building because I knew I had to get a lot of people to lift this car. We have about 220 domestic kids and over 300 international kids at the school. They just heard me _________. All these kids from different countries just come running out and lift it up.”

Still, this wasn’t an easy _________. “The car was heavy,” says student Junier. “We did our best, and the moment I heard the kids crying I was like, ‘Oh, thank God, the kids are good.’”

The mother and kids were __________ to the hospital. Although Bridgette suffered the most of the injuries, all three of them are expected to make complete __________. A GoFundMe has been made to help the family with __________. “Thank you for your support of this amazing mother and her beautiful children as they __________ from this tragic accident,” Keaton Speaks, creator of the GoFundMe page shares. “We also have the __________ husband and father, Andrew Ponson, in our prayers as he takes care of his family wholeheartedly day and night.”

In addition to being grateful for Bridgette and her kids’safe rescue, the heroic students who helped are also getting their __________ praise.

1.

A．trapped

B．lost

C．ignored

D．hidden

2.

A．warmed

B．weathered

C．blinded

D．shone

3.

A．normal

B．complex

C．puzzling

D．suspected

4.

A．jumped

B．fell

C．rolled

D．slipped

5.

A．followed

B．gathered

C．pulled

D．advised

6.

A．fierce

B．competitive

C．urgent

D．strange

7.

A．searched for

B．wandered through

C．pointed at

D．rushed into

8.

A．sigh

B．scream

C．weep

D．pray

9.

A．project

B．task

C．preparation

D．solution

10.

A．dragged

B．appointed

C．transported

D．called

11.

A．judgements

B．efforts

C．returns

D．recoveries

12.

A．expenses

B．medicines

C．foods

D．wards

13.

A．learn

B．heal

C．escape

D．change

14.

A．honest

B．enthusiastic

C．incredible

D．optimistic

15.

A．promised

B．desired

C．continued

D．deserved

2 . The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) facilities have the primary purpose of supporting MIT’s educational and research programs as well as serving the local community, the nation, and the world. Access to and use of the MIT Libraries is a privilege extended to the members of the MIT community of faculty, students, staff and their families. Visitors can access Libraries’ resources for scholarly, research, and educational purposes.

MIT Libraries use policies are consistent with current MIT campus policies.

Principles for Library Use

Library users and staff will interact with mutual respect and consideration. Library users will:

Respect private and Institute property.

Obey all Institute and Libraries’ policies, licensing and contractual agreements.

Show valid identification upon request.

Use MIT Libraries’ resources (content, equipment, or facilities) safely and appropriately.

Prohibited Behaviors

Behaviors that threaten personal safety or the security of personal or Institute property.

Behaviors that disturb the activities of other library users or staff, including excessive (过度的) noise, cell phones, music and rudeness.

Alcohol, drug use and smoking — as detailed in MIT’s Policy on Substance Use.

The MIT Libraries may limit or refuse access to individuals or groups who fail to follow these guidelines. Interpretation of policies or guidelines is at the decision of the MIT Libraries’ staff.

The General Hour Rules

Weekdays: Libraries typically operate from early morning to late evening, with extended hours during examinations.

Weekends: Reduced hours are offered, with generally later opening and earlier closing times.

Special hours may apply during holidays, breaks, and summer. Some libraries may close entirely, while others operate on limited schedules.

Users are advised to consult the library website for the most current information on specific hours, closures, and exceptions.

1. What is the main purpose of the MIT Libraries?

A．To promote MIT’s academic pursuit.

B．To serve as a public library for the nation.

C．To provide Internet access for MIT students.

D．To offer a gathering center for the local community.

2. What behavior would result in restricted access?

A．Using library resources for essays.

B．Inquiring about checking out books.

C．Presenting valid identification as required.

D．Engaging in loud discussions with library users.

3. What is the libraries’ hour rule?

A．Open early on weekends.

B．Flexible hours on demand.

C．Closed entirely during the summer.

D．Longer hours in exam sessions on weekdays.

3 . 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。

The world is full of wonders, and they become more wonderful when science looks at them. Scientists have uncovered some secrets behind these wonders. And     1     (honor) their efforts, the Pineapple Science Award has been created, shining a light on the parts of our lives that are easy to ignore.

The award recognizes     2     (amuse) scientific research. It was in 2012     3     (original) initiated by the Zhejiang Science and Technology Museum and Guokr.com, China’s leading popular science website. The awards     4     (divide) into 10 categories, mathematics, biology, psychology, just to name a few.

The prize for outstanding biological achievement     5     (go) to Lars Chittka in 2023. Chittka found that bumblebees enjoy rolling around wooden balls, which suggests that insects interact with objects as     6     form of play, like humans. Chittka hoped that “the work raises awareness about the many alien minds that surround us”. “I am more than pleased to accept this award. All science is a kind of playful, exploratory activity.” Chittka added, “I would be very happy if the visibility of this award gets more people interested in our work,     7     I would be proud if this leads to     8     (far) participation.”

The awards not only attract public attention and give scientific research more     9     (expose). They are also intended to build a platform to help the younger generations establish an interest in science. One winner said, “Science is critical for all. After obtaining more scientific knowledge, one can easily tell false advertising, passed off as science,     10     the truth.”

4 . Every morning, Robiuson, the 41-year-old charity worker, will leave his home to set out on his lonely marathons, all before a full day’s work. He’s doing it to ________ money for Hope for Justice.

Robinson follows a strict ________, waking up and starting his run at 4 am, and running five hours. Robinson lost 11kg when starting, but his ________ tended to be stable as his body ________, and he runs along a familiar ________ through Wanstead Park, Wanstead Flats and Epping Forest. Despite facing ________ such as colds, flu and food poisoning, he remains committed to ________ the marathons.

Robinson’s runs are ________ using a running app on his watch. His knees and hips (髋) are fine so far, but he’s ________ four pairs of running shoes.

While running in the dark, sometimes Robinson even meets with a cow. However, he generally ________ peaceful runs, occasionally witnessing minor incidents like fly-tipping (乱丢垃圾). To make his runs unique and ________, he eats a chocolate bar every mile.

Robinson’s dogs play a crucial role in his motivation, and he would pause if they showed signs of ________. However, they continue to love ________ alongside him. His devotion also arises from the hard economic times that we are living in and the impact this has had on charity ________.

Yet, 365 marathons in one year is not enough for him. His ________ are now set on breaking the unofficial record of 607 runs in 607 days set 10 years ago.

1.

A．spend

B．save

C．earn

D．raise

2.

A．standard

B．duty

C．routine

D．instruction

3.

A．weight

B．action

C．skill

D．state

4.

A．relaxed

B．reacted

C．adjusted

D．balanced

5.

A．block

B．border

C．trail

D．wall

6.

A．challenges

B．occasions

C．pressure

D．danger

7.

A．organizing

B．completing

C．launching

D．broadcasting

8.

A．prepared

B．tracked

C．changed

D．shared

9.

A．taken off

B．worn out

C．set aside

D．given away

10.

A．enjoys

B．records

C．ends

D．remembers

11.

A．busy

B．equal

C．interesting

D．short

12.

A．surprise

B．excitement

C．peace

D．dislike

13.

A．running

B．working

C．playing

D．living

14.

A．dinners

B．news

C．shops

D．donations

15.

A．limits

B．sights

C．values

D．rules

5 . Suppose you’re eager to watch the latest televised sport. Nothing looks more attractive to you than your couch. But you also could use that time to figure out how to complete the home craft project, which will take you at least an hour of watching instructional videos to complete it. You know that you’d feel proud of yourself if you got it done. However, the couch’s attraction becomes too hard to resist.

According to a research, your dilemma is an example of what’s called the “happiness paradox (悖论).” Simply stated, this is the tendency for people to choose a leisure activity that requires very little effort even though they know that a true mood boost would come from sharpening and applying their skills. Prior research showed that when given a choice, people would rather engage in passive rather than active pursuits during their leisure time. However, it’s an unreasonable choice because what will really make you happier is being busy in an activity that allows you to expand and strengthen your skills.

Why would engaging in a more challenging activity increase happiness? The answer lies in the concept of “flow”, that is, when you’re using your abilities at their peak, you experience an uprush of happiness that pushes you through a challenging task. You won’t feel that way if you just do the simple task.

Although the sofa is inviting compared to a halfway-done project, we still have a way to approach it. You can break the activity down into what can be more manageable sections. Looking more realistically at your abilities, and then seeking guidance, you can now feel better about the whole enterprise.

The finding doesn’t mean that you have to abandon your couch all the time when you’ve got a choice about how to use your leisure time. Instead, you could put some variety into your choices. If you had a particularly tough week, either with managing your family or responsibilities at work, it’s fine to take a break. You don’t even need to feel guilty about that occasional use of “me-time.”

1. What is paragraph 1 about?

A．Introducing a project.	B．Defining a concept.
C．Stating a phenomenon.	D．Providing an instruction.

2. What is happiness paradox?

A．An active pursuit	B．A conflicting mindset.
C．A leisure activity.	D．An effortless choice.

3. How can you entertain yourself when doing a challenging task?

A．By breaking the task into small units.

B．By stepping out of your comfort zone.

C．By finishing undone project right now.

D．By reducing the variety of your choice.

4. What does the research show?

A．The method of improving skills.	B．The management of responsibility.
C．The happiness from easy activities.	D．The wisdom of using your “me-time”.

6 . 他想为那些想学习英语的孩子树立一个好榜样。(使用定语从句) (汉译英)
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7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker?

A．A student.

B．A programmer.

C．A company director.

2. How can the listeners know about the club?

A．By scanning the OR code.

B．By submitting an application.

C．By exploring school buildings.

3. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．Bang Radio’s interview rules.

B．The history of Bang Radio.

C．Joining the Bang Radio.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long will the field trip last?

A．1 hour.

B．3 hours.

C．4 hours.

2. What size group can receive a free nature walk?

A．About 50 students.

B．About 100 students.

C．About 150 students.

3. Why does Mr Brown make the call?

A．To adjust booking details.

B．To ask for more discount.

C．To put off the plan.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman do?

A．An art professor.

B．A project designer.

C．A TV interviewer.

2. What did Jacopo study when he was a student?

A．Art.

B．Design.

C．Philosophy.

3. Where does Jacopo work now?

A．In Beijing.

B．In Shanghai.

C．In Chongqing.

4. What is Jacopo’s aim in art?

A．To open an art school.

B．To combine the old style with the new one.

C．To hold art exhibitions across the country.

10 . 一直以来，人们仰望星空，对太空充满了遐想。 (汉译英)
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