1 . A missing woman Emma was found after three days stuck in the mud and her parents are calling it a miracle (奇迹).
The 31-year-old was reported
Local authorities were called to Borderland State Park in Easton, Massachusetts. Emma was
Emma’s mom, Barbara Zinaman, said, “She
Emma’s mother went on to
Police say Emma will recover. While she is still
| A．outstanding | B．missing | C．working | D．recovering |
| A．sounded | B．canceled | C．improved | D．spotted |
| A．hopefully | B．strangely | C．sadly | D．suddenly |
| A．possibly | B．specifically | C．immediately | D．finally |
| A．screams | B．smiles | C．greetings | D．arguments |
| A．agreed | B．managed | C．hesitated | D．afforded |
| A．trouble | B．assistance | C．safety | D．analysis |
| A．came around | B．got ready | C．called out | D．got along |
| A．at risk | B．at ease | C．in charge | D．in disbelief |
| A．money | B．food | C．faith | D．time |
| A．absorbed | B．hidden | C．pressed | D．stuck |
| A．challenged | B．forgot | C．found | D．introduced |
| A．conclude | B．request | C．doubt | D．oppose |
| A．pain | B．concern | C．excitement | D．anger |
| A．questioned | B．recognized | C．overlooked | D．hospitalized |
2 . Resting on a branch in the dark is a Xingu screech owl with piercing eyes. Created by British artist Sarah Ball, the artwork refers to the scientific name of this species only found in the indigenous Xingu region of Brazil. The striking work is unique not just for its subject matter, but for how it was made: It was created with ash (灰烬) left behind after wildfires in the Amazon rainforest.
It’s part of a project called “From the Ashes”, an exhibition that ran in February in London. “Featuring 29 indigenous and non-indigenous artists, all the works were created using ink, colour and pastels produced from ash and charcoal (木炭),” said Migrate Art, the London-based social enterprise (企业) that created the project, whose goal is to help fix damage from the fires by raising money.
In March, the artworks were auctioned (拍卖) in London with estimates for individual pieces ranging from £2,000 to over £50,000, according to Simon Butler, founder of MigrateArt. “We keep 20% of what we make. The rest of it goes to the indigenous Xingu community, primarily for firefighting equipment,” he said.
Butler visited the Amazon rainforest two years ago. Witnessing the areas of the forest that had been burnt down, which he described as a “red desert that looked like the end of the world”, motivated him to create change through art. He collected the burnt remains of the rainforest, and shipped it back to London to be made into art materials. The materials were then sent to artists around the world. British artist Piers Secunda used black ink to create a painting titled Smoke In The Jungle. The collection also includes works made by members of the indigenous community.
“The sale of my work to help the Xingu Reserve buy firefighting equipment to extinguish Amazon fires is the best use of my time and resources that I can imagine,” said Secunda. “These art advocacy actions are grains of sand which build a pile. For now, the pile is small, but it is growing and will become substantial.”
1. What is the author’s purpose of describing the artwork in paragraph 1?| A．To detail the artist’s motivation. | B．To discuss climate change effects. |
| C．To highlight its unique creation method. | D．To provide insights into a new bird. |
| A．They will be stored by Simon Bulter. |
| B．Migrate Art will cooperate with more artists. |
| C．Artists will make more contribution to the poor. |
| D．Indigenous Xingu community will afford firefighting equipment. |
| A．By visiting Amazon rainforest. | B．By watching relevant information. |
| C．By talking with rainforest protectors. | D．By appealing to artists to create related works. |
| A．Promising. | B．Uncaring. | C．Demanding. | D．Controversial. |
3 . On the surface, Western Australia’s Great Sandy Desert might appear calm. But deep underground, blind moles (鼹鼠), also called kakarratul, covered in silky yellow fur are “swimming” through the sand. These creatures that are considered elusive spend so much of their lives below the surface that they remain largely unknown to wildlife biologists.
Now, Aboriginal rangers (护林员) have made a sight of one of the kakarratuls by the Martu, the local people of central Western Australia. This marks the second kakarratul sight in just six months. Historically, people only see the species five to ten times every decade.
Kakarratuls are very small and can’t see very clearly. Their bodies are covered in soft fur, and they primarily eat worms (蠕虫). They’re also perfectly adapted for life in the tough Australian land. Rather than living in the hot sun, they live almost entirely underground — digging holes as far as 8.2 feet below the surface — where they move through the sand in a unique way. The kakarratul is an amazing creature that “swims” through the sand of Australia’s western deserts. They carve a path and fill it in as they go forward through the sand.
“The creatures can survive by just breathing the air that moves between sand,” wrote Joe Benshemesh, a biologist with the National Malleefowl Recovery Group, for Australian Geographic. “They save energy and resources by allowing their body temperature to reflect that of the surrounding sand,” he added.
The moles periodically come to the surface, especially during periods of cool, rainy weather. But they don’t appear often, so wildlife scientists don’t know their population size. They are regarded as a species of “least concern”. “Local rangers try their best to take good care of kakarratuls, but they aren’t easy to find,” said Lynette Wildridge, a senior Nyangumarta ranger.
1. What does the underlined word “elusive” in paragraph I mean?| A．Dangerous to approach. | B．Difficult to find. |
| C．Expensive to buy. | D．Easy to feed. |
| A．Attractive. | B．Frightening. | C．Unforgettable. | D．Unusual. |
| A．They may appear in rainy days. |
| B．They are well taken care of by the rangers. |
| C．They can find food more easily underground. |
| D．They dig holes to get away from the extreme weather. |
| A．Kakarratuls: Swimmers Through Desert Sand | B．Kakarratuls: Unique Animals to Australia |
| C．Local Rangers Look After Kakarratuls Well | D．Australia Is Trying Hard to Save Kakarratuls |
4 . A 2021 York University study showed that weekly dance training improved motor function and daily living for those with mild Parkinson’s disease. So what is it about dance that’s different from other exercises?
Helena Blumen, a scientist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, says the mental multitasking that dance requires activates various parts of the brain at the same time, which can lead to the building of better connections across different brain regions. Basically, dancing requires more “brain power” than simpler repetitive exercises.
While scientists are still learning how dancing works in the brain, a clearer picture is beginning to take shape. In 2018, researchers at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg in Germany, did MRI scans (扫描) of older adults who had taken part in one of the two programs over six months: one group practiced dance and the other did a traditional exercise program with cycling and strength training.
Both groups improved their level of physical fitness, but the dancers grew more white and grey matter in the parts of the brain that are responsible for cognitive (认知的) processes. What’s more, the dancers showed an increase in blood plasma BDNF, a factor known to play an important role in the development of brain capacity (能力). Together, the researchers suppose, these brain changes contribute to more of the brain’s ability to form new connections and pathways.
In a different study in 2022, Blumen and other researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that social ballroom dancing, when compared with treadmill walking among adults over 65, was connected with diminished possibility of developing Alzheimer’s disease and improved overall quality of life.
Similar studies have shown the benefits of dance in conditions ranging from MS to Huntington’s disease or other mental illnesses. Dance therapy (疗法) might even help people with brain injuries. A small Finnish study of 11 people with severe brain injury showed that dance-based therapy may improve mobility, cognition and overall well-being.
1. How is dancing different from other exercises according to the text?| A．Dancing is more fun. | B．Dancing is more challenging. |
| C．Dancing is better for the heart. | D．Dancing requires more brain activities. |
| A．By making a detailed survey. | B．By referring to previous studies. |
| C．By making comparative analyses. | D．By setting up a modeling pattern. |
| A．Reduced. | B．imagined. | C．Flexible. | D．Existent. |
| A．It’s risky. | B．It’s beneficial. | C．It’s informal. | D．It’s traditional. |
5 . You’ve made the decision that you want to travel more this year. You’ve realized that experiences are more important than possessions (财产) and you’ve put together a plan to start saving for your next big trip.
Be open-minded.
Haven’t heard of a place?
You want to travel to a certain destination but flights are really expensive? Don’t let this put you off, unlock your creativity and find a solution. Using the example of Ljubljana again, it’s really expensive to fly direct but flights to Venice are cheap and then there’s a 2-hour shuttle (往返) bus from Venice Ljubljana. Problem solved.
Explore travel websites and blogs.
Seek suggestions from locals.
Locals are often the best sources of information when it comes to discovering hidden destinations. Engage (接触) with locals through conversations, or social media groups related to your destination.
| A．Be creative. |
| B．Can’t even pronounce a place? |
| C．Avoid the common misunderstandings. |
| D．Can’t find a way to write your journal? |
| E．But how are you going to decide where to actually go? |
| F．The Internet is a place full of valuable information when it comes to travel. |
| G．Ask for their recommendations that might not be widely known but are worth exploring. |
As I went home, my heart was filled with excitement. I had earned a perfect score of 100 on my math test! Mom had promised that a big cream cake would be my reward for such a performance. Bursting through the door, I couldn’t wait to share my great news.
“Mom, Mom!” I waved the test paper. “I did it! I got a perfect score!”Mom’s face beamed (发光) with pride as she took the test paper. To my surprise, her expression darkened, but she quickly regained her smile. With a gentle smile, she said, “Oh, that’s wonderful, honey! I’m so proud of you.” “Can we get the cake now?” I asked eagerly. “Of course,” Mom said. “I’ll just go to the store and pick one up.”
As Mom left, I couldn’t contain my excitement. I switched on the TV, watching my favorite cartoons. Time seemed to fly by as I eagerly awaited Mom’s return. When she finally arrived, we divided the cake, enjoying every bite. The sweet cream melted (融化) in our mouths. It was so delicious.
The following day in class, as we exchanged answers with classmates, I noticed something was wrong between my paper and the answer key. Puzzled, I went to Miss Johnson after class. “Excuse me, Miss Johnson,” I said. “I think there might be a mistake. My answer to question number 15 doesn’t match the answer key.”
Miss Johnson took my test paper and examined it carefully. Her eyes widened in surprise. “Oh, my goodness, you’re right!” she said. Miss Johnson compared my answer with the correct answer key and discovered that I had made an error on question number 15. My actual score was 95. A wave of embarrassment washed over me. “I’m so sorry, Miss Johnson,” I lowered my head. “I didn’t realize that I had made a mistake.” Miss Johnson smiled gently. “Don’t worry about it, honey. Mistakes happen.”
Though Miss Johnson decided that she wouldn’t change my grade, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I should tell Mom the truth.
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Later that evening, as I got home, Mom was preparing dinner.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________To my surprise, Mom burst out laughing, saying, “Oh, honey, I already knew that.”
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In the spring of 1924, Indian poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore began a three-month visit to China at the
Tagore’s first stop was Shanghai and he was
Tagore’s tour of China included visits to cities such as Hangzhou, Wuhan, and Guangzhou. He met with
Tagore’s visit to China was not only a cultural exchange
8 . Exhibitions (展览) in the USA 2024
For those who are keen on attending various exhibitions and looking for the latest information on certain fields, there is always one exhibition for you.
Annual (一年一度的) Builders St. Charles Home Show, 2024
June 15th, 2024—June 17th, 2024
Saint Charles, USA
The Annual Builders St. Charles Home Show is the only national event that brings remodelers, custom builders, residential architects, and designers together to meet face to face with top producers to preview creative products, information, tools &services.
Novi Home & Garden Show, 2024
June 18th, 2024—June 20th, 2024
Novi, USA
The Novi Home & Garden Show is the one- stop destination to find home improvement products and services for every type of project imaginable, decorating and landscaping exhibits as well as experienced businesses to provide services.
Acadiana Bird Club-Bird Fair, 2024
June 23rd, 2024—June 24th, 2024
Lafayette, USA
The aim of the Acadiana Bird Club-Bird Fair is the preservation of all bird species through public education on the proper care and breeding (饲养) of birds and to promote the health and well-being of all pet birds.
ACC Annual Scientific Session & Expo, 2024
June 26th, 2024—June 28th, 2024
Atlanta, USA
The ACC Annual Scientific Session & Expo will provide the attendees with the opportunity to gain insights relating to the latest heart disease researches and related treatments. At the exhibition, you can also see the latest and most advanced medical facilities on display.
1. When can you go to the Novi Home & Garden Show?| A．On June 15th. | B．On June 19th. |
| C．On June 23rd. | D．On June 28th. |
| A．Exhibiting and trading pet birds. | B．Promoting research on bird species. |
| C．Increasing public awareness of bird care. | D．Providing bird entertainment performances. |
| A．Saint Charles. | B．Novi. | C．Lafayette. | D．Atlanta. |
1. Which is the second most widely used language in New York?
| A．Spanish. | B．Russian. | C．Korean. |
| A．Washington Heights. | B．Flushing. | C．Brooklyn. |
| A．Language diversity in New York. |
| B．Tourist destinations in the US. |
| C．Translation services in New York. |
10 . Among those history, science and literature for teenagers, Sophie’s World is definitely a classic. The defining theme (主题) of Sophie’s World is, pretty clearly, philosophy. As the book moves along, Sophie Amundsen, a teenaged girl, learns important lessons in the history of Western philosophy from her teacher, Alberto Knox. Alberto, an intelligent man, guides Sophie through the history of philosophy.
It would take too long to summarize every philosophical system that Alberto reviews with Sophie—in fact, doing so would be beside the point. By the end of the book, Sophie certainly hasn’t settled on any one system of ideas. There are things about Plato, Hegel, Kant, and Nietzsche that she admires, and a few moral issues that she’s particularly interested in but she’s not prepared to throw in her lot as a Kantian or a Nietzschean. Even after learning about 3,000 years of Western thought, Sophie continues to wonder what to believe.
The concept of “wonder”—both in the sense of questioning what is true, and in the sense of being continually amazed by the world—is the key to understanding Sophie’s World. One reason why the novel doesn’t end with Sophie arriving at an answer to her questions is that any such answer would be a little unsatisfactory, since it would make the universe seem “fixed”, predictable, and dry. Alberto teaches Sophie about philosophy not to give her answers but to train her to ask questions—to think of herself as an outsider, trying to make sense of what’s right in front of her nose. A good philosopher will never lose her sense of wonder at the universe’s mysteries. One could even say that the goal of philosophy as Alberto understands it is to escape banality (平庸) and boredom.
In this way, Sophie’s World arrives at the strange conclusion (结论) that although it’s important to ask philosophical questions, it’s not particularly important to choose definite answers to these questions. Philosophy is about preserving one’s sense of wonder—this, it’s suggested, is the only real wisdom.
1. What is the main subject matter of Sophie’s World?| A．History. | B．Philosophy. | C．Science. | D．Literature. |
| A．She is too young to understand the diverse ideas. |
| B．She wants to relate science knowledge to philosophy. |
| C．She finds the philosophical systems too boring to follow. |
| D．She wants to continue exploring different philosophy ideas. |
| A．To train people to become critical thinkers. |
| B．To teach the history of Western philosophical thought. |
| C．To provide definitive answers about the meaning of life. |
| D．To help people keep a sense of wonder about the world. |
| A．A book review. | B．A diary entry. | C．A research paper. | D．A short story. |
