1 . I was shocked when my socially awkward sister, who had suffered from Asperger Syndrome (阿斯伯格综合症), decided to sing in front of our school. I knew she would
As I waited in the hall, sweat (汗水)
In that moment, guilt and shame flooded my heart.
| A．embarrass | B．impress | C．surprise | D．support |
| A．hide | B．stop | C．escape | D．perform |
| A．washing | B．losing | C．decorating | D．winning |
| A．picked up | B．climbed upon | C．took off | D．went up |
| A．impressive | B．exciting | C．fine | D．challenging |
| A．windows | B．lectures | C．curtains | D．doors |
| A．confident | B．nervous | C．prepared | D．relaxed |
| A．Cries | B．Shouts | C．Whispers | D．Screams |
| A．moved | B．disappointed | C．relieved | D．shocked |
| A．power | B．weakness | C．silence | D．darkness |
| A．softly | B．loudly | C．quietly | D．beautifully |
| A．abilities | B．failures | C．honours | D．weaknesses |
| A．Without | B．Despite | C．Beyond | D．Within |
| A．extremely | B．bravely | C．unconditionally | D．finally |
| A．eyes | B．head | C．arms | D．legs |
2 . A piece of news that another old cave has been discovered in the south of France doesn’t arouse too much interest of the public. That is because such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays much attention to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict (描绘) birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive (破坏性的) action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside.
Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated (恶化) and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
1. Why does the author mention the news at the beginning of paragraph 1?| A．To introduce the topic. | B．To draw a conclusion. |
| C．To give an example. | D．To give background knowledge. |
| A．bird | B．wild dogs | C．horses | D．wild cats |
| A．It was completely dark inside. | B．The caves were full of wild animals. |
| C．Painting materials were hard to find. | D．Many painting spaces were difficult to reach. |
| A．New lighting system was fixed. | B．Visitors were prevented from entering. |
| C．Another part was discovered. | D．A new entrance was created. |
1．活动的时间和地点；2．活动的意义。
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4 . “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” But now scientists have given us another warning: too much play with smartphones or computers makes you dull too.
“Many focus on the benefits of digital devices (设备) in education but ignore the costs,” said Patricia Greenfield from the University of California, “losing the ability to understand the emotions of other people is one of the costs.” Greenfield and her research team did an experiment. They worked with 105 children who spend about 4.5 hours in front of screens on a school day. The students were asked to describe the emotions towards the pictures of people who were happy, sad, angry or scared. Then, half of them attended a five-day nature and science camp. There they had no smartphones, TV, or computers. The other half stayed in school and spent the five days as usual. Five days later, all the children took the test again.
Students who had been to the camp got about 5 percent more answers correct than they had done before the camp. But the other group of students didn’t show much improvement. The study is not perfect in some ways, said the researchers. But scientists say that the study is still a warning for us.
“Emotional skills develop in practice and the brain develops through real interaction,” said Professor Taylor, a professor at the University of San Francisco.
Researchers talked to 2,000 parents of children aged 2 — 16 in the UK about what activities their children could do confidently. The results were surprising: their children could use a tablet (平板电脑) (59%) and work a mobile phone (57%) more confidently than they could tie their shoe laces (鞋带) (53%)! So, spend more time away from mobile phones and computers if you want to be an understanding friend, and not a member of what the Daily Mail called “Generation Helpless”.
1. According to Professor Greenfield, what’s the possible result of using digital media in education?| A．Being on bad terms with family members. | B．Making more mistakes when taking exams. |
| C．Falling far behind others in all schoolwork. | D．Failing to relate to other people’s emotions. |
| A．The background of the experiment | B．The process of the experiment |
| C．The results of the experiment | D．The purpose of the experiment |
| A．They are alarming for people. | B．They are far from perfect. |
| C．They are quite surprising. | D．They don’t need to be improved. |
| A．To warn us to stay away from the Internet. |
| B．To explain how people become the Internet addicts. |
| C．To advise children to spend less time on screens. |
| D．To show digital devices are essential for modern education. |
5 . Repeatedly hitting the alarm’s snooze (小睡) button isn’t always the best way to start the day. Check out these tips for building an effective morning routine — one that you may actually stick with!
Get a good night’s sleep
How to wake up feeling refreshed depends on you being well rested and ready to go. Research has shown that for many adults, getting 7—8 hours of sleep is ideal. Make sure your room is quiet and there aren’t any bright lights that could affect your ability to sleep.
Many of us hit that snooze button until the last possible second and then race through getting ready as fast as possible. However, waking up when the alarm goes off the first time can actually be a great way to get your body up and running. Once you’re up, stay up!
Hydrate (补水) when you wake
You’ve just gone approximately eight hours without eating or drinking, so your body could use a pick-me-up.
Take time to meditate (冥想)
| A．Don’t hit the alarm’s snooze button |
| B．Prepare for a fresh morning the night before |
| C．Don’t rush for that cup of coffee to get you fresh quickly |
| D．Figure out what you need to take with you to school or work |
| E．Our bodies are biologically programmed to sleep when it’s dark out |
| F．Your body won’t really benefit from capturing a few more minutes of rest |
| G．Taking 10 minutes in the morning to meditate helps start the day peacefully |
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Dear Mr. Smith,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
A big gathering of friends sat around our living room making music. “Get up there, Roberty Bob!” my mum Mary encouraged me. It was 1996, and aged five, I’d recently started Irish dance lessons with my two older sisters. I showed off some of the steps I’d learned in a shy and nervous way as the friends cheered.
We lived on an apple orchard (苹果园) in the Huon Valley, which had been in my dad’s family for generations. Mum had left her own family’s farm in Ireland after she met my father, Robert, while he was travelling around Europe. She vowed to never forget the culture of her homeland.
On nights like this one, friends and family would gather for a jam session (即兴演奏会). Many would bring instruments—tin whistles, Celtic drums, piano accordions — and produce a noisy Irish symphony (交响乐). Music was as much a part of my childhood as the country air I breathed.
When I turned 14, my parents gave me a guitar, and I began to suspect life would take me far beyond the bush. After school, I got into the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) which led to a career in musical theatre. I had a ball performing in shows across Australia, like Disney’s Aladdin and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. During this period, I met a beautiful actress named Chloé Zuel and in 2019 we married. After COVID, I found it hard to get back to the former routine. Then, in April this year, I was sent an audition (试音) notice for a new musical about Elvis Presley set to tour Australia. We grew up with Irish and classical music, I thought. I knew nothing about Elvis. I figured they’d give the role to some Elvis fan and resolved to audition for smaller parts. Chloé disagreed and encouraged me to go for it though she was pregnant and needed company.
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Amazingly, a few weeks later I learned that out of 700 applicants, I’d got the lead.
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In the finally show, Elvis sang Can’t Help Falling in Love to his new baby, and so did I.
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8 . Best Family Vacations in the Caribbean
Choosing a Caribbean vacation that meets the needs of young children, preteens and adults might seem like a challenging task. The following introduction may provide you with some choices.
U. S. Virgin Islands
With three islands to choose from, U. S. Virgin Islands appeal to families who like to combine beach time with a bit of exploration. Virgin Islands National Park on St. John offers this combination — and more — with 20-plus trails and access to popular Trunk Bay beach. Kids will also enjoy Coral World Ocean Park on St. Thomas, where they can swim with dolphins and sea lions.
Bahamas
Beautiful beaches, magnificent reefs and opportunities for horseback riding and surfing lessons make the Bahamas a family favorite. Plus, this string of 700 islands boasts plenty of budget- and family-friendly resorts. One of the most famous resorts — Atlantis Paradise Island — even has its own 141-acre water park and the world’s largest open-air marine habitat for the young to enjoy. At the marine habitat, travelers can enjoy watching various aquatic animals swim by.
Cayman Islands
Grand Cayman, the largest and most popular of this three-island chain, offers families tons of ways to enjoy their time together. Adults and kids can sunbathe, build sandcastles and float in the Caribbean Sea at Seven Mile Beach, or swim with stingrays (刺魟) in the shallow water of Stingray City. To get up close and personal with more sea life, head to the Cayman Turtle Centre to interact with turtles of all shapes and sizes.
British Virgin Islands
Calm waters and pollution-free beaches attract travelers of all ages to the British Virgin Islands. While the destination can be pricey, families can save money by splashing around Smuggler’s Cove, a free beach known for its sea turtles and relaxing atmosphere. Visitors will also enjoy themselves in the Baths National Park.
1. What is special about the U. S. Virgin Islands?| A．The beaches are free of pollution. |
| B．Water sports courses can be taken. |
| C．Exploration lovers may be interested in it. |
| D．Kids can learn to communicate with dolphins. |
| A．By going to a free beach. |
| B．By exploring a national park together. |
| C．By swimming only in shallow water. |
| D．By getting close to the marine habitats. |
| A．They all have a special park. |
| B．Beautiful reefs can be appreciated. |
| C．Visitors have access to sea animals. |
| D．Places for building sandcastles are provided. |
Like almost all types of art on the vast land of China, the style and texture (质地) of silk are also of great
Yunjin brocade is best made
In the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC—AD 24), with the routes
In the hands of Chinese artists, the
10 . At three years old, I was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis (神经纤维瘤), a condition that causes tumors (肿瘤) to form in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Although I struggled to play sport like my friends, I still had a(n)
In the years that followed, I had many more
But in 2020, an aggressive tumor was found in my brain and while doctors could remove some of it, they couldn’t take out the most aggressive part. After the surgery, I had to learn to get around with the
I hope by sharing my story, it
| A．sorrowful | B．great | C．anxious | D．average |
| A．remove | B．plant | C．replace | D．search |
| A．curiosity | B．stress | C．discomfort | D．convenience |
| A．surgeries | B．chances | C．friends | D．details |
| A．refusing | B．demanding | C．changing | D．following |
| A．out of mind | B．of my own | C．to my taste | D．on my own |
| A．low | B．strong | C．high | D．rare |
| A．satisfaction | B．burden | C．welfare | D．regret |
| A．challenging | B．rewarding | C．inspiring | D．depressing |
| A．development | B．addition | C．exception | D．assistance |
| A．tough | B．necessary | C．possible | D．hopeful |
| A．look forward to | B．join in | C．worry about | D．approve of |
| A．forced | B．welcomed | C．forbade | D．donated |
| A．betters | B．improves | C．differs | D．worsens |
| A．discourages | B．questions | C．reminds | D．impresses |
