1 . I do remember the title of Unit 5 in our textbook is “A d ______ world”, isn’t it? (根据首字母单词拼写)

2 . 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。

“With your fingers crossed, inhale; then slowly lift your arms above your head.” Lu Jing, 66, is demonstrating a Ba Duan Jin exercise in a video she posted on the Douyin video app. As one of a handful of high-level professionals in China, Lu     1     (teach) Ba Duan Jin since 2005. Each morning from 7 to 8:30, she organizes offline exercise sessions, attracting many a     2     (participate) every day.

Ba Duan Jin is     3     easy-to-learn indoor exercise     4     (consist) of a sequence of eight qigong movements that strengthen the muscles, improve circulation and respiration, and boost the immune system. Such health benefits appeal     5     Lu’s followers aged 16 to 70. “Losing weight is difficult for women at my age, but my ‘love handles’ have gone!” one says. “I need to be     6     (high) concentrated on the coordination of my movements and breathing so I feel     7     (liberate) from anxiety,” says another.

Lu is keen     8     (collect) feedback from viewers and interact with experienced practitioners. In Lu’s opinion, Ba Duan Jin is not a rigid fitness regime. It’s important to listen to people’s responses, so that the traditional exercise can     9     (tailor) to meet modern people’s needs. That is     10     we truly inherit the treasure of Chinese culture.

3 . The Mediterranean (地中海的) diet is the No. 1 Best Diet Overall. It’s also a top-rated diet for those looking for a heart-healthy and weight-friendly diet.

Don’t confuse Americanized Mediterranean menus -which often feature too much refined pasta, beef and cheese-with healthy eating. The food and eating habits of the Mediterranean region are undoubtedly both delicious and healthful. However, the “Americanized” version of Mediterranean food, deep-fried cheese and falafel, heavy pasta dishes and a lot of beef and pork is anything but healthy.

Though people living in the diverse Mediterranean region eat different types of food, their diet mainly consists of plant-based foods -whole grains, beans, nuts and unsaturated (不饱和的) fat from olive oil. A small amount of lean poultry (家禽肉) and plenty of seafood is also allowed.

The nutritional value and health benefits of the Mediterranean diet were first documented in the Seven Countries Study, which investigated the relationship between diet and heart diseases among roughly 13,000 men from 1958 to 1999. The study indicated that the type of fat affects cardiovascular (心血管的) health more than total fat intake does. Although standard nutrition advice calls for a 30% limit on total calories from fat, even up to 40% may be heart-friendly, if most of the fats consumed are unsaturated.

Since the Mediterranean diet focuses on nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and health y fats, it spares little room for the saturated fat, extra sugars and sodium. As a result, people who eat a Mediterranean-style diet have longer life spans, report a higher life quality and suffer from less chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. Also, Mediterranean diet offers an upper hand in weight loss as a further research suggested.

1. Which food is typically included in the Mediterranean diet?

A．Deep-fried cheese.	B．Heavy pasta dishes.
C．Refined beef.	D．Seafood.

2. What can we learn about fat intake according to the Seven Countries Study?

A．Total fat intake matters more.	B．Type of fat is more significant.
C．We should take in no more than 30% fat.	D．Taking in up to 40% fat is unhealthy.

3. What will the author probably talk about in the following paragraph?

A．The methods researchers conducted the study.

B．Additional benefits of Mediterranean-style diet.

C．Suggestions on weight losing with Mediterranean diet.

D．How the Mediterranean diet promotes weight loss.

4. Where does the passage most possibly come from?

A．A scientific report.	B．A local newspaper.
C．A food fair guidebook.	D．A food magazine.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What made Julie leave work early today?

A．She had to see a customer.

B．She had a dentist appointment.

C．She had a bad cold.

2. Why does the woman talk to Graham?

A．To make a new work plan.

B．To know about work progress.

C．To introduce a new work partner.

3. What does the woman think of packaging made of petrol?

A．It’s hard to produce.

B．It’s easy to get.

C．It’s expensive.

4. When will the factory deliver the samples?

A．Today.

B．Tomorrow.

C．On Thursday.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why is the notice being made?

A．The weather is bad.

B．There has been an accident.

C．Repairs are being carried out.

2. What should travelers to Manchester do?

A．Change platforms.

B．Wait for longer.

C．Catch a bus.

3. Which platform has been unaffected?

A．Three.

B．Six.

C．Eight.

4. What can the delayed travelers get?

A．Hot drinks.

B．Free tickets.

C．Free meals.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the woman have lessons?

A．In her house.

B．In an office.

C．In a classroom.

2. What is the woman’s trouble now?

A．She doesn’t know how to improve her English.

B．She feels nervous about her work performance.

C．She is afraid to speak English at work.

3. Who might the man be?

A．The woman’s teacher.

B．The woman’s boss.

C．The woman’s co-worker.

7 . Who cut the man’s hair this time?

A．A hairdresser.

B．His father.

C．His mother.

8 . Coined by domestic (国内的) media as “deliveryman by day, poet by night,” 55-year-old Wang Jibing brings home the bacon by working as a delivery person in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province. Meanwhile, his passion for poetry has driven him to write over 4,000 poems. He also came under the spotlight as his name was on the 2023 list of new members for the Chinese Writers Association.

Born in a rural area, and dropping out of secondary school, Wang tried various jobs, from a construction worker, working on sand mining boats to a garbage collector, yet he never stop reading and writing. While Wang gained likes from readers of the same mind, it wasn’t until ChenZhaohua, the former CEO of sohu. com, shared one of his poems on China’s social media plat form Sina Weibo that he gained wider popularity.

“The ones that race with time don’t have four seasons. They have one station and the next. The world is only the name of a place. Wang Family Village is the same.” read the poem shared by Chen. Titled “People in a Hurry,” it gathered more than 13 million views within a week.

Wang gained inspiration for the poem from an unpleasant food delivery experience in 2019. Due to a wrong address given by the consumer, he had to rush several times to get the food delivered on time, leading to delays with other orders, as well as penalties (处罚) and a decrease in his earnings.

Reflecting memories of his family and hometown, observations of society and life while working as a laborer (劳动者) and conveying simplicity, reality and sincerity, Wang’s poems capture the simple joy and sadness of common people, tugging at the heartstrings of tens of thousands of ordinary people just like him.

1. What is Wang jibing’s job to earn a living?

A．A poet	B．A delivery man
C．A writer	D．An Internet influencer

2. What makes Wang popular overnight?

A．He received a good education.

B．He gained tons of likes from readers.

C．He became a member of the Chinese Writers Association.

D．His poem was shared by Chen on Sina Weibo.

3. What does the impact of the order delay imply?

A．There’s unfairness in food delivery industry.	B．The delivery person is irresponsible and slow.
C．The effect of an order delay is severe.	D．The consumer should take the blame.

4. What do the underlined words “tugging at the heartstrings” mean in paragraph 5?

A．Arousing strong feelings.	B．Creating smooth music.
C．Pulling on ordinary people’s hearts.	D．Causing tension among people.

9 . The Arctic Could be Practically “ice-free”

The Arctic could have summer days with practically no sea ice within the next decade due to emissions (排放) from fossil fuels (化石燃料), a study has found.

This would transform the unique habitat, home to polar bears, seals and walruses, from a “white Arctic” to a “blue Arctic” during the summer months, scientists said.

The report defined (定义) “ice-free” as less than 1m sq km of ice, in which case the Arctic Ocean would be mostly water.

The findings, published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, suggest the first ice-free day in the Arctic could occur more than 10 years earlier than previously predicted.

The authors said continuously ice-free Septembers could be expected by 2035 to 2067, depending on fossil fuel emissions. By the end of the century, there was potential for ice-free conditions between May and January under a high-emission scenario (可能发生的情况), and August to October under a low-emission scenario.

Alexandra Jahn, a lead author of the research, said: “This would transform the Arctic into a completely different environment. But even if ice-free conditions are unavoidable, we still need to keep our emissions as low as possible to avoid prolonged (长期的) ice-free conditions.”

There was, however, potential to fix this issue, she said. “Unlike the ice sheet in Greenland that took thousands of years to build, even if we melt all the Arctic sea ice, if we can then figure out how to take CO₂ back out of the atmosphere in the future to reverse (逆转) warming, sea ice will come back within a decade,” Jahn said.

1. According to the study, when could the Arctic experience its first ice-free summer day?

A．By the end of this decade.	B．Within the next 10 years.
C．From 2035 to 2067.	D．By the end of the century.

2. What would happen if the Arctic became ice-free during summer months?

A．The Arctic habitat would remain unchanged.

B．The Arctic would still be friendly to polar animals.

C．The Arctic would be a “blue Arctic” in summer.

D．The Arctic would remain frozen throughout the year.

3. What would Alexandra Jahn probably agree with?

A．Ice-free conditions are avoidable.

B．The Arctic would under go no transformation.

C．Emissions ought to be reduced.

D．Prolonged ice-free conditions are certain to occur.

4. How does Alexandra Jahn feel about dealing with the Arctic warming?

A．Hopeful.

B．Indifferent.

C．Pessimistic.

D．Uninterested.

10 . Most people fail to achieve their goals because somewhere along the line, they lose focus.     1     And eventually, they give up on their goals. Does this sound familiar to you? Don’t worry. Here are 3 simple techniques you can use to prevent yourself from losing focus on your goals.

    2     All too often, many people make the mistake and believe that the more goals they have, the better. This is wrong. Once, researchers conducted an experiment about the choices of jams and the number of sales. They discovered that the more choices of jams they provided for shoppers, the fewer sales they got. The more options you have, the less likely you can focus better. Therefore, focus on just ONE.

The second technique you can use is this - commit to taking small steps. Success isn’t going to happen overnight. Success is the accumulation of many small steps.     3     It will only make you suffer. Instead, commit to doing a minimum number such as 30 push-ups every day, and then increase gradually.     4     it lowers the resistance, and you are more likely to take action.

The third method is to focus on progress, not results. This is one of the most important distinctions between someone successful and someone who is not. Successful people understand that progress is key, not results.     5     On the contrary, unsuccessful people focus only on getting the result. Whenever they don’t get the result they want, they feel bad, frustrated, and lose their motivation, which eventually makes them give up on their goals.

If you apply these methods, you too, can maintain your focus and reach your goals, slowly, but surely.

A．Dream big and set big goals to inspire you.

B．They get distracted and then they stop taking action.

C．Make sure you focus fully on just ONE goal at a time.

D．They just want to get the work done and push forward.

E．When you make an effort to develop your ability to focus,

F．When you focus on getting started and taking small steps,

G．You don’t have to commit to doing 100 push-ups every day.