1 . As the seasons are starting to change around the world, the animal kingdom is on the move. Animal migration is one of nature's great wonders, but how do animals know when it is time to set off on their journey, or where they need to go? Once they've worked out their destination, how do they know how to get there?     1     .

Migration is a behavioral pattern where animals travel from one habitat to another in search of something. It happens seasonally, and usually involves a return journey. These journeys can be by land, sea or air.     2     . Animals like gazelles, wildebeests and zebras migrate in huge herds during dry seasons to look for fresh grass to eat and water to drink.

Animals also migrate because of the weather. Around 50 bird species leave the UK each winter to avoid the cold.     3     . They're either searching for a mate, looking for somewhere to lay their eggs or finding the best place to raise their young. For example, humpback whales travel to warmer waters each winter to raise their calves.

    4     , but how do they know when it is time to head off? For those who migrate to look for something to eat, scientists think shortages of food could be a sign that it's time to begin their journey. Others might be able to recognize when winter is coming because they can see that the days are getting shorter.

So how do they know where to go? Some use the stars and the sun to help them navigate while others rely on landmarks like rivers and mountains to show them where they are.     5     . Wildebeests are thought to follow the smell of rain.

A．Below are some ways they get there

B．Animals have their reasons for migrating

C．Scientists have been puzzled by these questions for many years

D．It's also possible for animals to sniff their way to their destination

E．Some birds travel to the UK to escape extreme cold further north

F．One of the main reasons behind animal migration is the search for food

G．For some animals, it's the need to reproduce that sends them on their journey

2 . Arieh Smith, an American YouTuber with millions of subscribers recently visited the Cree nation in Canada with a big surprise —he speaks their language.

Patrick Mitsuing, a Cree cultural leader, found Smith's channel and saw that he can speak 50 languages to varying degrees of fluency including some indigenous(本土的) ones and invited him to take the Cree course and follow it up with a visit to the nation.

The superpower for Smith's work on YouTube is something he's also used for humanitarian purposes—learning indigenous languages and traveling to where they’re spoken in order to strengthen awareness that some of these timeless tongues, with all their hidden knowledge and poetry, are disappearing.

Cree is extraordinarily difficult even among indigenous North American languages, but in the 23-minute video of his trip to the Cree lands, Smith amazes multiple passers-by with some Cree chit-chat he learned from the course.

“The elders at first were kind of like ‘who is this weirdo(怪人) with the camera?’…”Smith recounted to CBC News. “And then when I started speaking Cree, they were kind of like ‘Oh, OK, that’s pretty cool.’” At the end of the visit, Smith gave a speech to some elders of the Cree race. Just like the strangers on the street, some of the elders thought it was cool and funny, while others were deeply moved.

“From the comments that I’ve seen from his videos, I see a lot of the young indigenous, not just young but even older crowds saying ‘man, if he could learn, I could learn; man, if he’s doing it, I could do it.”Mitsuing added.

Technology is a way that indigenous languages can live on. Most people will choose to learn languages online today, and courses taught through the social media business are a way that not only allows the younger generation to carry on the torch(火炬), but preserves the language, its writing, and its instruction in case of darker days.

1. What can we learn about Smith?

A．He is a native of Cree.	B．He longs to be a leader.
C．He has a strong capacity for speech.	D．He invited Mitsuing to take Cree courses.

2. What is the main purpose of Smith's work on YouTube?

A．To show his incredible talent for languages.

B．To document his trips to different countries.

C．To compose poems to discover hidden knowledge.

D．To make people realize the disappearance of some languages.

3. How did the elders of the Cree race feel when they first saw Smith?

A．Surprised.

B．Moved.

C．Excited.

D．Impressed.

4. What role does social media play?

A．It motivates people to light the torch.	B．It inspires people to run media business.
C．It allows for the preservation of languages.	D．It enables people to travel around the world.

3 . When creative architectural minds are given free reign over their creations, some truly unique buildings are born.

Habitat 67(Montreal, Canada)

Habitat 67's unique architecture was designed by a young Canadian-Israeli immigrant named Moshe Safdie for Montreal's 1967 Universal Exposition (博览会). The building was designed to integrate the advantages of suburban living — namely privacy, gardens and multiple floors — in an urban environment.

Sagrada Familia(Barcelona, Spain)

When modernist architect Antoni Gaudi took the reins in 1883, a year after the construction began, he turned just another church into his masterpiece. Its complex designs and themes make the Sagrada Familia among the most unique architecture in the world. When it's finally finished in 2026, its iconic design will have long since been established as one of the great achievements of architecture.

Longaberger Basket Building(Newark, America)

There are plenty of buildings out there that reflect their purpose, like the Kansas City library that looks like a row of books. The Longaberger Basket Building is one of this kind. Head office of the Longaberger Company produces baskets which can be found around the world. The Longaberger founder's son wanted all the other Longaberger buildings to look like its products too.

Atomium(Brussels, Belgium)

Another example of an offbeat construction for a World's Fair, the Atomium was built for the 1958 edition of the Universal Exposition held in Brussels, Belgium by André Waterkeyn. Unlike Habitat 67, it wasn't meant to be a residential building. Instead it contains exhibition rooms and public halls. The building itself is designed to be a copy of the structure of iron crystal.

1. Which of the following building hasn't been completed by now?

A．Habitat 67.	B．Sagrada Familia.
C．Longaberger Basket Building.	D．Atomium.

2. What does Longaberger Basket Building look like?

A．A basket.

B．A garden.

C．A row of books.

D．An iron crystal.

3. What do Habitat 67 and Atomium have in common?

A．They are residential buildings.	B．They were built for World's Fairs.
C．They were designed by Moshe Safdie.	D．They contain exhibition rooms and public halls.

4 . 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。

We were sitting in her classroom, giggling, playing tricks on each other and talking about the latest information of the day. Mrs. Virginia DeView cleared her throat and asked us to be quiet.

“Now,” she said smiling, “we are going to discover our professions.” The class seemed to gasp(喘气) in chorus. Our professions? We stared at each other in disbelief. After all, we were only 13 and 14 years old.

Because Virginia DeView was demanding, most of us just overlooked her brilliance.

“Yes, you will all be searching for your future professions,” she said with a glow on her face as though this was the best thing she did in her classroom every year. “You will have to do a research paper on your upcoming career. Each of you will have to interview someone in your field, plus give an oral report.”

All of us went home confused. Who knows what they want to do at 13? I had narrowed it down, however. I liked art, singing and writing. But I was terrible in art, and when I sang, my sisters screamed: “Oh, please shut up.” The only thing left was writing.

Every day in her class, Virginia DeView monitored us. Where were we? Who had picked their careers? Finally, most of us had selected something: I picked print journalism（新闻工作）. This meant I had to interview a devoted newspaper reporter in person, and I was terrified. Sensing this, for the next 90 minutes, Mrs. Virginia DeView filled me with stories about print journalism…

A few days later, I gave my oral report totally from memory. Surprisingly, I got an A on the entire project.

Years later, I forgot all about Virginia DeView and the careers we selected. I was in college hunting for a new career. My father wanted me in business, which seemed to be sound advice at the time, except that I had no sense of any business skills. Then I remembered Virginia DeView and my desire at 13 to be a journalist.

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

Paragraph 1: I called my father.

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Paragraph 2: Now I've had the most incredible and satisfying reporting career.

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6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Dazhai, a village     1     (surround) by mountains on all sides in Guangxi's Longsheng autonomous county of various ethnic groups, which boasts around 66 square kilometers of terraced (梯田形的) fields that have been cultivated for around 2,300 years,     2     (attract) tens of thousands of visitors every year. Its terraced fields follow     3     landform of the mountains, at heights ranging from 300 to 1,200 meters above sea level. So far, from swiftly flowing river valleys to mist-covered mountains, dense forests and steep cliffs, wherever there is water and soil, terraces     4     (dig).

Those in Dazhai are important     5     (representative) of Longji terracing, a well-known type of terrace that can be found all over the county. The highest tier (层) has more than 1,100 levels,     6     (wind) from the foot of the mountain to the top, creating a magnificent landscape     7     resembles a staircase to the clouds. The largest terrace is no more than an acre     8     size, while the smallest only accommodates a handful of rice seedlings (秧苗).

Longji terraces are based on an environmental practice that focuses on harmony between humans and nature     9     the dynamic balance of forests and fields. They are not just beautiful landscapes but also carriers of Zhuang and Yao culture.

Longji terraces are an important model of ancient Chinese water     10     (manage) and agricultural civilization that has been passed down to the present day. Visitors can appreciate the way the Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups have farmed the terraces and how ancestral farming methods have been preserved.

7 . Dave had always loved the ocean. You wouldn’t believe how excited he was at Christmas when seeing a gift-wrapped _______   .

But when he began to surf, something _______ happened. Dave thought he knew the water well, but a big wave _______ him away. Dave felt powerless against the _______ in the deep water and lost confidence. Just then another surfer paddled (蹚水) up beside him. “Can I help you?” he asked. Dave _______ him. It was Mike. “I can help you back to shore.” he continued, “First, you need to _______ that fear and relax a little.” Dave began to relax his grip (紧抓).“Good,” said Mike. “Let the wave pick you up, then _______ your weight forward. As you start to build up speed, move your _______ back until you feel balanced. Just enjoy the ride.”

When Dave reached the _______ near the shore, he was bursting with excitement, fascinated that the current which had terrified him was seen as a helpful way by Mike. He had ________ this. He was right to be ________ of the big waves, but no longer did he feel out of his ________ .“Looks like you don't need me any longer,” said Mike. “You are a ________ . Have fun.”

Dave took a last wave, ________ it confidently to the shore. Watching the signs of the tide and the size of the waves, he realized they hadn't changed. It was he who was really different —stronger and more confident. The previous ________ had given way to joy and exhilaration.

1.

A．surfboard

B．wetsuit

C．shorts

D．glasses

2.

A．exciting

B．joyful

C．scary

D．sorrowful

3.

A．put

B．swept

C．gave

D．attracted

4.

A．beach

B．seaweed

C．shore

D．current

5.

A．recognized

B．challenged

C．questioned

D．joined

6.

A．think of

B．speak of

C．let go of

D．take notice of

7.

A．take

B．load

C．bear

D．shift

8.

A．weight

B．focus

C．legs

D．hands

9.

A．sands

B．shallows

C．destination

D．center

10.

A．quit

B．shared

C．doubted

D．grasped

11.

A．cautious

B．tired

C．afraid

D．sceptical

12.

A．sight

B．breath

C．depth

D．mind

13.

A．survivor

B．competitor

C．professional

D．natural

14.

A．fighting

B．riding

C．breaking

D．beating

15.

A．self-respect

B．self-confidence

C．self-doubt

D．self-criticism

8 . Do you have an uncle believing vaccines cause autism (自闭症) but refusing to do further research? What about a friend avoiding information about factory animal farming so he can eat cheap meat guilt-free?

Each is an example of willful ignorance—the intentional act of avoiding information that reveals the negative consequences of one's actions. To find out why people engage in it, a team of researchers performed an analysis on the evidence of willful ignorance, comparing the results of 22 studies with over 6,000 participants.

Participants were randomly assigned the role of decision-makers or recipients (接受者). The decision-makers were given a choice: They could take a $ 5 or $ 6 payout. If they took $ 5, the recipient would also receive $ 5. If they took $ 6, the recipient would receive $ 1. Most decision-makers acted altruistically. They made a slight sacrifice to give the recipient more money. On average, only about a quarter of decision-makers acted selfishly.

In another study, the decision-makers could still choose between the $5 or $6 payouts, but they were not told what the recipient would receive. There was a 50-50 chance the recipient would receive $ 5 or $1. Importantly, the decision-makers could ask the researchers what payout the recipient would receive, and they could do so at no cost to themselves. 44% of decision-makers chose to remain willfully ignorant and took the selfish option.

The researchers assumed two potential motivations for willful ignorance. First, they thought willful ignorance may offer an excuse for not acting generously. If a person doesn't know the consequences of his actions, then he still can consider himself a morally honest individual even if he decides to act selfishly. Willful ignorance serves to protect his self-image.

The second potential motivation is “cognitive inattentiveness.” That is, people dislike thinking more than they have to. It may result from laziness, not paying attention, or not wanting to take the time to learn more. Whatever the case, they favor the quick-and-easy decision.

The researchers conclude “taken together, the evidence suggests ignorance is indeed in part ‘willful’ and driven by excuse-seeking and self-image maintenance motives.” Thanks to them, we are all a little less ignorant about ignorance.

1. Which of the following is most probably considered as willful ignorance?

A．Refusing to purchase a fur coat out of ethical concerns.

B．Stopping smoking in the knowledge of its harm to health.

C．Cheating in the exam for a good grade regardless of its negativity.

D．Engaging in environmental protection activities in the face of global warming.

2. What does the underlined word “altruistically” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Indifferently.

B．Selflessly.

C．Tolerantly.

D．Proudly.

3. What is the author's tone when researchers' work is commented on?

A．Serious.

B．Ironic.

C．Humorous.

D．Critical.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．What are altruistic behaviors like?	B．How do we avoid willful ignorance?
C．What are effects of willful ignorance?	D．Why do people choose to be ignorant?

9 . It's no secret that mountain climbing comes with various risks, but some are looking toward an unconventional means of reducing the dangers associated with the sport: jetpacks. A company called Gravity Industries designs what they call “Jet Suits”, a wearable technology that allows its users to fly through the air with a pack on their back and arm-based thrusters (助推器).

A recently conducted test flight involved a pilot demonstrating how quickly the jet suit can be used to climb up to a peak. The pilot covered 1.2 miles with 2,200 feet of vertical gain in just 3 minutes, 30 seconds. That's basically equal to the 0.9 mile, 2,000-foot-gain Manitou Incline climb in Colorado, plus a little more.

Though the recreational use of the jet suit to climb popular mountains would surely be met with outrage (愤怒) from the local hiking community, there's one application that might be considered quite a bit more acceptable, even praised: using the suit to speed up search and rescue operations.

While the technology is still relatively new and access is quite limited, a video of a mountainside test flight, showing the device pushing its pilot up steep terrain (地势) at a height of about 20 feet off the ground, might provide a glimpse at what the future of search and rescue operations in remote areas could look like. Not only could these suits be used to land rescuers in places that might be unsafe for a helicopter, but they could also allow for rapid search of large areas.

All of that sounds great, though the price may still be a bit restrictive for widespread use among Colorado’s search and rescue teams at the moment. While there’s not much information on the Gravity Industries website about the price of a unit, one 2021 article put it at $ 440, 000.

For now, it's extremely unlikely that a jet suit will be spotted rushing to someone's time aid the next time you're out on the trail. But the creation of jet suits seems to reflect another step toward a real-world and life-saving application of what was once thought to be nothing more than a science-fiction device: the jetpack.

1. How did the author clarify the speed of the pilot in the test flight?

A．By giving examples.	B．By making a comparison.
C．By explaining a concept.	D．By analyzing causes and effects.

2. What is the main idea of paragraph 4?

A．The result of a test flight.	B．The danger of a helicopter.
C．The limitation of the jetpack.	D．The potential application of the jetpack.

3. What can we know about the jetpack?

A．It might be unaffordable for a majority of people.

B．It is unsafe to wear the suit to carry out rescue tasks.

C．It could help predict the development of all the rescue jobs.

D．It can push pilots up steep terrain 20 meters off the ground.

4. What is the author's attitude to the future of the jetpack?

A．Doubtful.

B．Unclear.

C．Dismissive.

D．Hopeful.

10 . There is a mountain of great ski opportunities not too far from Boston. Road-trip to one of these fantastic ski mountains this winter.

Blue Hills Ski Area

A ski day trip doesn’t get any easier than the Blue Hills Ski Area. It is the only snow sports facility in the metro area. Skiing and snowboarding are spread over its 60 skiable acres, 90% of which are equipped for snowmaking. The vertical drop is 309 feet and there are four lifts serving the 16 trails, most of which are for advanced skiers. There are lessons for kids and adults to help you get there.

Crochet Mountain Resort

It’s famous for signature “Midnight Madness” events and daily night skiing. It has an 875-foot vertical drop and 23 trails across 75 skiable acres. A great mountain for skiers, half its terrain is graded for intermediates with the rest being split between advanced and beginner terrain.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

It’s the only one of ski resorts to be 100% powered by renewable energy sources. Skiers will find a 1,150-foot vertical drop, 45 trails, 3 terrain parks and 9 lifts across 167 skiable acres. The whole family can take lessons, enjoy dining or buy a ticket and go for a ride on the 3,600-foot Mountain Coaster!

Smugglers’ Notch

Smugglers’ Notch has a 2,564-foot vertical drop, 78 trails, 5 terrain parks and 8 lifts spread across 1,000 skiable acres. Known as a full-service family-oriented resort, it offers plenty to do off mountain like ice skating, arts and crafts workshops and an indoor swimming pool!

1. Which ski resort mainly targets advanced skiers?

A．Blue Hills Ski Area.	B．Crochet Mountain Resort.
C．Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort.	D．Smugglers’ Notch.

2. What’s the highlight of Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort?

A．Its trails.	B．Its location.
C．Its vertical drop.	D．Its green concept.

3. What can skiers do in Smugglers’ Notch?

A．Have a swim.	B．Ski with world champions.
C．Enjoy stone sculptures.	D．Ride a roller coaster.