1 . In early January 2024, Jimmy struggled through snow and ice to summit the Vinson Massif, Antarctica’s highest peak.

After decades of traveling and mountaineering, Jimmy could _________ another achievement, a great adventurer, which _________ reaching the highest peak on every continent, and visiting both the North Pole and the South Pole in addition to visiting every country.

Jimmy had _________ spent ten years of his life, between 2007 and 2017, visiting every country in the world. The _________ journey saw him meet with many difficulties and gain achievements as well. But once he’d managed to visit every country in the world, Jimmy went into a _________.

“It had been a huge life goal, over a _________ of my life. However, when I finished that, I was a bit _________,” he said. “I started eating badly, _________ weight and ignoring my own _________.”

Jimmy decided that the best way to ____________ this was to challenge himself again. He began running ultramarathons and climbing mountains, and soon found that with the ____________ and direction, he was back to loving life again. He’s hoping that he doesn’t ____________ bad habits again after completing the latest challenges. For now, Jimmy is putting all his ____________ into helping others to achieve their travel goals.

“From an adventure perspective, what I really want to ____________ to people is just how many benefits they can get from ____________ experiences. All good things come after suffering,” said Jimmy.

1.

A．claim

B．plan

C．report

D．evaluate

2.

A．explained

B．described

C．involved

D．highlighted

3.

A．rarely

B．easily

C．angrily

D．previously

4.

A．relevant

B．peaceful

C．incredible

D．ideal

5.

A．plot

B．confusion

C．risk

D．fight

6.

A．century

B．year

C．week

D．decade

7.

A．disappointed

B．lost

C．addicted

D．surprised

8.

A．gaining

B．balancing

C．controlling

D．watching

9.

A．freedom

B．horror

C．calm

D．business

10.

A．share

B．overcome

C．facilitate

D．adapt

11.

A．guidance

B．contribution

C．purpose

D．ability

12.

A．eat up

B．get into

C．keep off

D．suffer from

13.

A．breakthroughs

B．elections

C．appearances

D．efforts

14.

A．demonstrate

B．complain

C．apologize

D．promise

15.

A．study

B．teaching

C．travel

D．volunteer

2 . To get the most out of literary works, one must approach them with intention and skill. Here are five key strategies to enhance your reading experience.

Engage with the text. Engagement is crucial when reading literature.     1    . Ask questions as you read: Why did the character do that? What does this scene symbolize? What might the author be trying to say? This active engagement helps you to think critically and to immerse (沉浸在) yourself in the literary world.

Understand the historical and cultural context.     2    . It reflects the culture in which it was written. By researching the historical period, the author’s life, and the social norms (规范) of the time, you can gain a deeper understanding of the text.

    3    . Literature is an art form that uses language in creative and often complex ways. Pay attention to the author’s use of literary devices such as imagery, symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Knowing these techniques can reveal hidden layers of meaning and give you a greater appreciation of the author’s craft.

Reflect on themes and personal relevance. Great literature often deals with themes that are universal and timeless. Reflect on the themes you encounter in the text and consider how they relate to your own experiences and beliefs.     4    . Besides, it can offer insights into both the literature and your own life.

Discuss and share insights. Literature is meant to be shared and discussed. Conversations with others can enhance your understanding and enjoyment of a text. Join a book club, participate in online forums, or simply discuss the book with friends or classmates. These discussions can provide you with new perspectives (观点).     5    

A．Think of words in the book

B．Analyze literary techniques

C．Every piece of literature is a product of its time

D．They can lessen your appreciation of the literature

E．Interacting with others will lead you about the book

F．This personal connection can make reading more meaningful

G．This means actively interacting with the text, not just reading the words

3 . As people worldwide focus on a healthy planet, renewable (可再生的) energy engineers are key. These engineers work on cool projects that use the power of the sun, wind, and water to create energy. Their work combats climate change, leading to a cleaner world. Here are details.

Key responsibilities:

System Design: It’s like being an inventor who figures out the best way to turn sunlight, wind, or water into electricity that we can use to power things like homes and schools.

Project Management: This is like being the leader of a team working on a school project, but instead, it’s for big energy projects. The engineer makes sure everything is done right on time, and doesn’t cost too much money.

Technical Research: Here, the engineer is like a detective or a scientist, always looking for new and better ways to make energy. They try to find methods that are more effective and less expensive.

Maintenance and Optimization: This part is about taking care of the energy systems that are already built. The engineer checks the systems, fixes any problems, and makes improvements so they work even better.

Skill requirements:

Engineering background: A degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Analytical Skills: Abilities to analyze data and system performance to propose improvements.

Innovative Thinking: Maintain (保持) an openness to new technologies and methods, constantly seeking innovation.

Environmental Awareness: A deep understanding of environmental protection and sustainable development.

Career prospects:

The renewable energy industry is having a period of rapid development, with strong support from both the government and the private company. Renewable energy engineers can find opportunities in energy companies, consulting firms, research institutions or government agencies. With technological advances and the growing demand for energy, the future prospects to r this career are very bright.

1. What do renewable energy engineers mainly do?

A．Do fuel tests.	B．Do plant preservation.
C．Make use of clean energy.	D．Make a great many budget plans.

2. Which ability is unmentioned as for renewable energy engineers’ requirements?

A．Analytical skills.	B．Innovative thinking.
C．Environmental awareness.	D．Fluency in multiple languages.

3. What is the future of renewable energy engineers?

A．Promising.

B．Uncertain.

C．Decreasing.

D．Limited.

4 . As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks.     1     This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation,” a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn.

To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event.     2    

As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around.     3     Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.

    4     After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.

Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured.     5     So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life.

A．It extends learning beyond textbooks.

B．These activities bring learning to life.

C．Mind the impact of your actions on the environment.

D．Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it.

E．Take your experiences further by reflecting on them.

F．Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles.

G．Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating.

5 . Courage is a huge theme in my life, a quality I constantly seek, appreciate, and analyze. The root of “courage” is “cor,” the Latin word for heart. In the beginning, courage meant “to speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.” While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.

I recently witnessed an example of true courage. During a mountain-climbing trip with my 15-year-old daughter and some college students, I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group. Despite my suggestions to rest, she persisted until she couldn’t breathe properly.

Panicked, I called out to the front for help, but there was no response, and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately, two students just came back to check out on us. They offered assistance and calmed us down. As we continued at a slower pace, they shared their own experiences, from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak.

“You know,” one of them said, looking at my daughter, “I was just like you when I started.

But with practice and proper pace, you’ll get there too.”

“Yeah, don’t let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It’s okay to admit when you’re struggling or not feeling alright. In fact, it’s important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That’s how we improve and grow.”

Reaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me. However, the two students addressed the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.

I was totally amazed at their bravery, and my daughter learned that it’s okay to be the least experienced in a group. Courage, I’ve come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a little braver and make the world a little better.

1. Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage?

A．To question the common belief of courage.

B．To argue for the true nature of courage.

C．To show the changing meaning of courage.

D．To compare different interpretations of courage.

2. What did the two students suggest the daughter do?

A．Keep to a suitable pace.	B．Seek help whenever possible.
C．Challenge her own limits.	D．Stick with experienced climbers.

3. Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage?

A．The mother asked the girl to rest.

B．The girl tried hard not to fall behind.

C．The two students pointed out the group’s fault.

D．The group celebrated the reach of the mountain top.

4. What does the author intend to tell us?

A．Kindness connects us all.	B．Being a beginner takes courage.
C．We don’t have to be a hero to be brave.	D．With courage, everyone can be perfect.

6 . In the heart of the Cyclades, Mykonos has long been an attraction for visitors. The beaches on the island’s southwest coast are among the Mediterranean’s best wild-party scenes, but head east and travelers will find something quite different. Here, the crowds slowly fade away, revealing what originally made the island famous: its beauty with rocky coastline and sandy bays.

Fokos Bay

Park your vehicle in the dirt lot and climb over the low dunes (沙丘) to find perfect little Fokos Bay, where deep, sheltered waters offer delightful swimming for all ages. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, head on over to the famous Greek cafe overlooking the sand for a lazy seafood lunch.

Mersini Beach

Head west around the headland to the next beach along — the Mersini Beach, which is usually the least-crowded on Mykonos. Bring your own sun mat and even an umbrella as this beach is completely wild and raw.

Agrari Beach

If getting your own wheels isn’t an option, Agrari is only a 15-minute walk east of the more famous Elia Beach and on the south coast beach ferry(渡轮) route. It’s one of the closest uncrowded beaches to Hora, Mykonos’ main town, and home to a restaurant that provides sunbeds and drinks and snacks.

Kalafati Beach

In the far southeast, about seven miles from Mykonos town, the Kalafati Beach is beloved for its steady winds that blow the sails of windsurfers and kite surfers. Rent boards and get lessons right at the beach at Windsurfing Mykonos.

1. What can be done in Fokos Bay?

A．Get surfing lessons.	B．Take car rides on dirt tracks.
C．Rent sun mats and umbrellas.	D．Sample the delights of seafood.

2. What feature does Mersini Beach have?

A．It’s service-free.	B．It’s heavily populated.
C．It’s on a coast beach ferry route.	D．It’s within easy reach of Hora.

3. Which beach is perfect for wind sports?

A．Fokos Bay.	B．Mersini Beach.
C．Agrari Beach.	D．Kalafati Beach.

7 . My father started learning French at 57, drawn by the potential benefits of bilingualism (双语能力) in delaying dementia (失智症). Now, 20 years later, he’s on his third teacher. Many people like my father have attempted to pick up a new language. But can this really boost brain health?

According to experts, regularly using a new language brings cognitive (认知的) benefits. If you’re trying to recall the right words in another language, your brain is forced to inhibit your mother tongue. This process, called cognitive inhibition, helps improve your brain function. Repeating this process makes your brain more resistant to diseases like dementia. The more you challenge your brain, the better it functions, even if your brain health starts to decline.

However, evidence for the benefits of learning a second language in your 60s is weaker. Research by Dr. Leo Antoniou found that older Italians who took English lessons for four months didn’t see any difference in their cognition scores, but people who didn’t saw their scores decline. Prof. Diana Smith’s 2023 studies found similar results.

Researchers offered a few potential explanations for their disappointing results. One is that the participants were highly motivated volunteers, probably of high cognitive level for their age, making it hard to see any improvements. “When choosing participants, we have to be careful, are they really representative of the population?” said Dr. Judith Ware. Another is that the language interventions were perhaps too short. These studies have used language lessons that “were very different in their length and frequency,” said Prof. Laura Grossman.

To Dr. Antoniou, the limited findings are not entirely surprising. No one would say that learning a new language for six months would be the same as having used two languages for your entire life. But he does think that language lessons can provide cognitive benefits by being cognitively stimulating.

Perhaps more important, Prof. Grossman said, learning another language offers other potential advantages, like traveling or connecting with new communities. My father, for example, has remained pen friends with his first teacher and traveled to France numerous times.

And at 76, he’s as sharp as ever.

1. What happens in the process of “cognitive inhibition”?

A．Memory improves.	B．Brain health worsens.
C．Dementia is cured.	D．Native language is held back.

2. Which is a possible explanation for the disappointing research results?

A．The poor choice of research participants.

B．The great length of the language course.

C．The intervention of the first language.

D．The age difference of the research subjects.

3. Whose opinion does the author support by mentioning his father’s experience?

A．Leo Antoniou’s.	B．Diana Smith’s.
C．Laura Grossman’s.	D．Judith Ware’s.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Is it never too late to learn a new language?

B．Can learning a new language delay dementia?

C．Why does my father start learning a new language?

D．How does learning a new language benefit aging brain?

8 . Filming in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest

The Kamas Ranger District handles film permits for the Kamas district of the Wasatch- Cache National Forest.

To ensure that permits are issued in time for filming, the Forest Service requests that application form be handed in three to four weeks prior to filming.

The fee structure for filming in the National Forest is as follows:

Filming Special Use Fee

1 to 10 people-$150 per day

11 to 30 people-$200 per day

31 to 60 people-$500 per day

Over 61 people-$600 per day

Film Monitoring Fee

1 day filming-FREE

Extra days-$200 per day

Additional Fees

Additional fees will be charged in the following situations:

Large production (greater than 100 people), multiple site filming that may require additional film monitoring to protect natural resources and a performance agreement in the form of a deposited check.

Upon approval, a Special Use Permit will be issued with a bill for collection. Checks should be made payable to “USDA Forest Service, ” and payment must be received before filming.

Note

Some areas of the forest are especially sensitive to impacts from vehicles, domestic animals, and people. These areas include wetlands, streams, lake shorelines, and most meadow areas. Filming requests in these sensitive areas will require special surveys to determine possible environmental impacts. The request may be denied.

1. What is one expected to do for filming?

A．Issue the permit weeks before filming.	B．Submit the application form in advance.
C．Give top priority to time arrangement.	D．Outline the fee structure in the forest.

2. How much will a week’s film monitoring be charged?

A．$1200.

B．$200.

C．$1400.

D．$600.

3. Which of the following will be charged additional fees?

A．Paying the bill in cash.	B．Entry into the sensitive areas.
C．Production with over 61 people.	D．Filming in different sites.

9 . 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。

Located near a wide stretch of cornfields in Xinjia Village is a museum focusing on Mahu Opera, a traditional art of the Manchu ethnic group in Northeast China. Developed on a site     1     (former) used as a primary school, this museum has five exhibition rooms with nearly 2,000 objects or t display, including manuscripts, masks, costumes, instruments and books, most of     2     were donated by a local inheritor of intangible cultural heritage.

Besides cultural artifacts related to Mahu Opera, other old objects in the museum     3     (collect) from the local area, such as traditional agricultural implements (农具) also reflect     4     history of this village situated in Shuangyang District in Changchun City.

Shuangyang District,     5     more than 300 years of history in the field of deer breeding, has a sika deer museum.     6     (wander) through the 7,200-square-meter building, people can learn in detail about this local history and tradition of raising deer, and the development of the industry. People here have gone through hardships in developing the deer industry, and they need to pass on this spirit to     7     (they) future generations through the museum.

The Mahu Opera and the sika deer museum are among the     8     (achievement) of a project of rural museum construction in Jilin Province, which was initiated in 2016. So far, 91 museums     9     (build) in rural areas in the province.

While modernizing its rural regions, China is also seeking solutions     10     (preserve) the distinct history and vibrant culture of different regions, with the building of rural museums being an important part of this strategy.

10 . Social welfare programs, including quality early education, earned-income tax credit and health care, can change children’s lives. More importantly, recent studies show the benefits from these programs strongly influence the next generation, lifting them out of poverty.

The long-term impact of prekindergarten is well established and widely known. 50 years ago, 123 three-and four-year-old African Americans from low-income families in Ypsilanti, Michigan took part in an experiment. About half attended a pioneering early education program called Perry Preschool, while the control group did not. Researchers have been able to track the lives of most of these children ever since. The kids who went to Perry Preschool did better in school, made more money, and were healthier than the control group.

The benefits of Perry Preschool didn’t just stop with those children. A study published last summer by Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman and his colleagues takes the implications of Perry a giant step further. This research shows that the children of the Perry preschoolers are also better off because of their parents’ experience.

As the Perry preschoolers grew up, they became better educated and developed greater socio - emotional skills than the control group. They became better parents. Their children grew up in harmonious two-parent families that made, on average, about $ 10,000 more a year. It was enough to lift many of them out of poverty. This healthy upbringing has had a long-lasting effect on the children of the Perry preschoolers. Compared to the children of the control group, they were much less likely to have dropped out, and more likely to have graduated from high school.

Here’s another example. A Norwegian study demonstrated the decades-long impact on babies who, during their first year, benefited from their mothers’ having had the opportunity to sign up for free mother and child health care centers. In the following years, these youngsters grew taller and stayed in school longer than those whose mothers did not receive the same support. At 40, they are in better health.

1. What do we know about Perry Preschool?

A．It provided early quality education.	B．It divided the kids into two groups.
C．It received kids from all backgrounds.	D．It continued to track half of the kids’lives.

2. What does the underlined word“implications”in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Truths.	B．Assumptions.
C．Effects.	D．Suggestions.

3. What did the Perry Preschool experiment find?

A．Perry preschoolers received less education.

B．It had no impact on the participants’ children.

C．Early education could bring economic benefits.

D．The children of the control group became healthier.

4. What does the author want to convey through the text?

A．Early quality education matters most.

B．Social welfare can break the cycle of poverty.

C．Wealth can be passed down through generations.

D．Parents are important in shaping future generation.