On a bright morning in Beijing, young Mei Lin was on her way to the park with excitement. In her arms was a doll, not just any doll, but one her late grandfather had given her. This doll, with its soft smile and warm, comforting eyes, was Mei Lin’s treasure, a good reminder of her grandfather’s love.
However, a terrible thing happened when Mei Lin returned home. The doll, usually held safely in her arms, was gone. Panic and a deep sadness washed over her as she realized her treasured partner must have slipped out of her hands during her park visit. Heartbroken, Mei Lin couldn’t help but feel a part of her grandfather’s memory had disappeared with the doll.
As the evening light began to fall, Mei Lin’s home was filled with a heavy silence. Her mother, with a heart equally heavy, wrapped her arms around Mei Lin tightly. “Remember, my dear, the love your grandfather had for you is not gone. It lives in every memory, every story, and even now, it surrounds us,” she whispered gently. “This doll is a symbol, but your grandfather’s love is eternal (永恒的). We will do everything we can to find it, I promise you.”
The next day, they retraced (沿原路返回) their steps back to the park. Together, they examined every path and bench carefully, and their eyes searched every corner, but their efforts were in vain (徒劳的). The doll was nowhere to be found.
Refusing to give up, Mei Lin’s mother asked the park’s staff for help. Understanding the great value of the lost doll, they took immediate action. One park employee immediately turned to social media for help. He shared Mei Lin’s story accompanied by a heartfelt request, “Lost treasure: a beloved doll given by a loving grandfather having passed away. If found, please help restore a piece of a young girl’s heart.”
The response was immediate and touching. Words of comfort and offers of help flooded in, showing Mei Lin and her mother the kindness and care from strangers.
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Then one day Mei Lin’s mother received a call.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The reunion (团聚) of Mei Lin and her doll was moving.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . We’re always hoping something magical will come along to throw us to good health—some super food or new exercise trend.
Manage your social circle. Research has shown just how contagious(传染的) our habits are to people around. When one of your old friends has some unhealthy habits, they’re probably influencing you in the wrong way. If you aim to live a healthier life, you are more likely to achieve if those around you are committed, too.
Have a short nap(打盹). Once you clock in to work in the workdays, there’s so much keeping you busy. To push through these busy days, it’s common to turn to coffee rather than slow down your pace. There is an alternative: a short sleep for as little as 20 minutes in the afternoon. Taking a nap after lunch is an age-old tradition.
There’s no single change to create a culture of health.
| A．Plant a garden in your backyard. |
| B．But the reality is much more ordinary. |
| C．Just join the groups that side with you. |
| D．You can do this in your social circle as well. |
| E．Modern life has pushed it to near extinction. |
| F．Build movement into your everyday routines. |
| G．Moving the needle requires dozens of small steps. |
Uncle Johnny first showed up at our door one day, which came as quite a shock to us. We had heard a lot about Uncle Johnny from both Mom and Dad, but we never really believed that he existed. I mean we never saw him. He never called or sent us anything by mail, and his adventures always sounded too good to be true.
It was just so hard to believe that all of those amazing things could happen to just one man. I mean, how many people do you know that have been chased by fierce lions in the African jungle while they are traveling alone, lived with the Eskimos at the North Pole where the cold temperature may freeze a person, owned a kangaroo farm in Australia, and flown a hot air balloon across the Atlantic all by oneself?
We loved all the stories, but thought that our parents were trying to teach us about other parts of the world by the many adventures of Uncle Johnny. In our inner minds, Uncle Johnny was an imaginary person, who didn't exist at all. That’s why we were very surprised when he actually showed up at our door.
Uncle Johnny’s sudden appearance brought us excitement and curiosity. He was a tall, rugged man with a thick beard, and his eyes sparkled with the tales of his travels. Over the next few days, Uncle Johnny became a focus in our eyes. He taught us how to tie knots (结) used by sailors, showed us maps with his routes highlighted in bold colors, and even attempted to teach us a few words of the languages he had picked up along the way. We were deeply fascinated by his personality and the depth of his experiences.
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One day, he pulled out a large, worn but magic leather suitcase.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________As Uncle Johnny’s visit drew to a close, we found ourselves unwilling to part with him.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . We have developed an amazing new tool for anyone trying to learn English as their second language—LBEL. It is committed to helping increase your English listening skills, thus helping you master the English language in a systematic manner.
LBEL comes pre-packed with over 1,500 different topics that you can listen to and practice along with at your own pace. With a wide variety of articles covering massive scenarios (情景) about almost all the aspects of the daily lives, English listening practice has never been easier. But you will soon find the results of English listening practice effectively affect your English listening and even speaking skills.
All the articles that come with the app are categorized. It means that you can practice along with at your own level and pace. You can easily start your listening English practice from the level you’re comfortable in, or work your way straight through the more advanced level articles and conversations.
LBEL also comes with a built-in translator, which helps you understand the lessons more easily and with more clarity. Simply select your language of preference, and all the articles will also be shown in that language to help you better understand what the sentences mean, effectively increasing your English listening and conversation skills.
LBEL is the ultimate tool for anyone looking for help in increasing their English listening skills.
Simply download the app on your device right away, and start increasing your listening skills from anywhere, anytime you want.
1. Who is the app mainly intended for?| A．Those who are weak in listening skills. |
| B．Those who are skilled in writing articles. |
| C．Those who are seeking fun ways to learn. |
| D．Those who are expecting to be a translator. |
| A．By different topics. |
| B．By difficulty levels. |
| C．By the length of the articles. |
| D．By the speakers’ speaking speed. |
| A．A news report. | B．An app review. |
| C．A contest entry. | D．An advertisement. |
5 . Charlotte Liebling volunteered in a store which sold secondhand goods. She watched people bringing in items to donate, some of these
Liebling could
“The universal
People can donate toys through the mail or take them to a
So far, the Loved Before toy-adoption agency has sold more than 50,000 stuffed toys. But the agency’s goal is more than just trying to
| A．metal | B．plastic | C．broken | D．stuffed |
| A．declare | B．explain | C．tell | D．wish |
| A．sad | B．thrilled | C．grateful | D．frightened |
| A．research | B．chores | C．shopping | D．exercises |
| A．put up with | B．ended up in | C．held on to | D．stayed away from |
| A．view | B．interest | C．law | D．background |
| A．award | B．return | C．owe | D．give |
| A．split | B．expanded | C．began | D．changed |
| A．blow-up | B．drop-off | C．life-giving | D．energy-saving |
| A．serious | B．potential | C．picky | D．loyal |
| A．torn | B．delivered | C．photographed | D．imported |
| A．agencies | B．owners | C．toys | D．charities |
| A．visit | B．design | C．game | D．sale |
| A．borrow | B．purchase | C．include | D．save |
15.
| A．loving | B．polishing | C．exposing | D．cleaning |
Alan had loved poetry since fourth grade. In his spare time, he would sit alone, absorbed in creating a poem, carefully designing its content and sound. More often than not, he would read poems with full emotion and a beautiful voice, which brought him spiritual pleasure.
However, when he turned 13, he was going through puberty. Puberty is when kids start to become mature and experience many physical and emotional changes. Alan already hit his growth spurt (成长高峰期). He was very tall. Now, he was just waiting for his voice to deepen. Before the voice deepens, it will crack (破裂) and sound high-pitched (尖锐的).
In Alan’s English class, his teacher would have students do “Popcorn Reading”. Popcorn Reading is when one student reads and then calls on another student to continue reading. Alan was eventually called on. He started to read the sentence. He noticed that his voice came out all high-pitched. It sounded like he had a sore throat. His classmates started laughing at him. “What happened to your voice?” they joked. Alan was so embarrassed. He sunk into his chair and put his jacket hood over his head.
After class, the teacher went to Alan to talk to him. The teacher said Alan should not feel embarrassed. Voice cracking happens to everyone. Alan still felt pretty bad about it. For the next few days, word got around about Alan’s voice. People kept asking him to talk, but Alan wouldn’t. He just stayed quiet. Even when teachers called on him to read or asked him a question, he just wrote it down. Even for his love for poems, Allan just kept creating, but dared not to read them out.
One afternoon, his teacher called him into his office, and said with a smile, “Alan, to celebrate the coming Thanksgiving Day, our school decides to organise an activity presenting shows with dancing and singing. All the students will join in it. Could you write a poem and read it on the event?”
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Paragraph 1:
Hearing the teacher’s words, Alan froze on the spot.
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On the Thanksgiving Day, the skills worked and Alan gave a perfect performance.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Chengdu is a nice lively city with a busy street life which people always find amusing. If you are traveling to Chengdu with children, a stop at one of the Giant Pnda Reserves will be
Kids will also enjoy
In addition, Chengdu can
Chengdu is also considered the gateway for travel into Tibet. Sichuan Province itself has a large Tibetan population and offers plenty
8 . How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
It can surely be challenging and a little scary to step out of your comfort zone, but facing unfamiliar challenges can help you feel happier and more fulfilled in the long run. How to grow outside your comfort zone?
Regard discomfort as progress.
Reward yourself for trying new things.
Treat yourself to stay motivated and energized. For example, whenever you do something that’s out of your comfort zone, buy yourself a small treat, take yourself out to a nice meal, or spend time doing other activities that you enjoy.
Surround yourself with supportive people.
Ask friends and family for encouragement and support. Tell your closest friends, family members, or partners what you’re trying to do and why.
Get rid of things that’ll give you an excuse not to try something. For example, if your goal is to socialize with more people, turn off your phone when you go to a party or gathering so you won’t be tempted to use it as a distraction. Your environment can block or help your progress, so do what you can to improve it to guarantee success.
| A．Adjust your goals in time |
| B．Your experiences can inspire them |
| C．Change your environment to help you grow |
| D．Overcome fear by adopting a positive mindset |
| E．They’ll be more than happy to get behind you and cheer you on |
| F．This will motivate you to step out and experience different possibilities |
| G．Try new activities and gain wide perspectives by following these strategies |
9 . Over 200 musicians have jointly penned an open letter, urging AI developers not to use AI that infringes (侵犯) upon the rights of human artists, and requesting commitments to stop developing related AI music producing technologies.
The letter stresses the irresponsible use of AI, such as reducing royalties (版税) to artists by employing AI voices and using musical works without permission. Indeed, the problem of copyright infringement in the music industry has caused concerns in many countries, including China. In 2023, a well-known Singaporean singer topped trending lists on Chinese social media after users uploaded AI-produced songs using her voice. This later caused the heated discussion-whether AI music creators should be accused of using other artists’ works without permission.
Compared to the grassroots use of AI technology, the shockwaves caused by large companies are even more significant. In the US, tech giants like YouTube have begun testing AI music production tools. Recently, the AI music producing software Suno released its V3 version and made it available for users to produce songs about two minutes in length simply by providing basic text clues. In China, a domestic AI music producing software business has rapidly emulated them and released its first model “Tiangong Sky Music”, capable of producing 80-second and two-channel songs.
Although tools like Suno lower the barrier for music creation, they are unlikely to entirely replace professional musicians, especially talented ones, as music is an expression of human artistic creation. The value of music lies not only in melody and rhythm but also in the story and emotion behind it, elements that current AI technology struggles to fully copy.
Sacrificing and infringing upon the rights of artists, which leads to the damage of the music ecosystem, is unacceptable. Relevant authorities need to set up regulations to help enhance legal systems.
1. Why was the singer mentioned in paragraph 2?| A．To highlight her popularity. | B．To arouse a heated discussion. |
| C．To display viral AI music works. | D．To show a copyright damage case. |
| A．Followed. | B．Overlooked. | C．Assessed. | D．Criticized. |
| A．Creating human artistic stories. | B．Lacking ability of emotion expression. |
| C．Struggling in melody and rhythm. | D．Clearing barriers for music production. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Optimistic. | C．Unfavorable. | D．Indifferent. |
10 . While bees have a reputation for doing two things well: pollinating(授粉) flowers and making honey, they rarely receive the credit they deserve for their vital role in keeping a healthy grassland and maintaining a stable climate.
A grassland is one type of ecosystem where bees play multiple important roles. These often-ignored habitats are composed not just of grasses but of a broad community of wildflower species. Without the help of bees, flowering plants would no longer be able to reproduce at the same rate, eventually dying out, and we’d lose these species-rich ecosystems.
This would be a big problem for our planet because unlike the grasses that grow in your local park, native grassland plants have very deep roots that reach 15 feet or more into the soil. While a forest stores the majority of its carbon above ground in a tree’s trunks and branches, most grassland carbon is safely held below ground within these roots. Unlike forests, which lose most of their carbon once their trunks have burned, the carbon within a healthy grassland remains beyond the reach of fire, providing a second line of defense against a changing climate.
A bee’s impact below the soil line doesn’t end with carbon storage. Many bees nest within the soil. These gatherings may include thousands of individual bees, whose nests may go many feet into the soil, providing air and opportunities for water conservation. Where they are found, bees play a significant role in ensuring that soils remain healthy.
Sam Droege, a famous wildlife biologist states that bees will go wherever they are called to-the flowers, plants, and grasslands acting as a homing signal guiding them forth. “They will travel impressive distances to feed on specific species of flowering plants,” says Droege. “We’ve seen that even if the climate changes, the bees will still follow where the plants grow.”
1. Why are bees crucial to a grassland ecosystem?| A．They provide honey for wild species. | B．They can protect grasses from dying out. |
| C．They change the stability of the climate. | D．They help flowering plants’ reproduction. |
| A．In the trunks of the trees. | B．In the roots of the plants. |
| C．In the surface of the soil. | D．In the flowers above ground. |
| A．Where bees can be found | B．Why bees nest underground. |
| C．How bees help soils stay healthy. | D．Whether bees conserve water. |
| A．Bees are naturally attracted by plants. |
| B．It is difficult for bees to find enough to eat. |
| C．People can guide bees to read certain signals. |
| D．Bees' behaviors change with global warming. |
