1 . 假如你是晨光中学的学生李津。你的英国好友Chris在你们学校的英文网站上看到了你们在5月9日进行劳动技能比赛的一些照片，他给你发email想了解详情。请你根据以下要点给Chris回复，内容包括：

(1)比赛的目的；
(2)比赛的项目(如家常饭菜制作、自行车修理、传统手工艺制作等)；
(3)活动的反响和效果。
注意：
(1)词数不少于100；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
(3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：

劳动技能比赛 Labor Skills Competition

Dear Chris,

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Yours,

Li Jin

2 . 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题

At just 17, Lauren Schroeder has already made a significant impact on her community. Her voyage began at 14, volunteering at a food shelter. While packing boxes with canned goods for needy families, Lauren detected a substantial shortage: fresh vegetables. This observation sparked an idea that soon grew into a community-wide initiative.

Lauren pictured transforming part of her family’s 150-acre farm into a garden committed to growing produce for local families. Her proposal was met with a hint of concern from her mother, Katie Schroeder. While supportive, she also foresaw the extensive labor involved. Despite the agricultural background—her family typically planted soybeans and corn—vegetable cultivation was a novel pursuit. Nevertheless, Lauren was eager to tackle the nutritional deficiency she had uncovered.

The hard work began in earnest. Not discouraged by potential obstacles, Lauren dived into research to be a seasoned vegetable cultivator and secured a grant (拨款) from the National FFA Organization to cover initial costs. Subsequently, she spent two to three hours daily watering her crops by hand through the hot Iowa summers, sandwiching this commitment between softball practices. Furthermore, she carefully tended to her garden, combating weeds and harvesting crops, with green beans proving particularly challenging.

Eventually, with assistance from her younger brothers and sisters, Lauren’s half-acre garden produced 15 varieties of vegetables. In its first year, the garden generated 40 pounds of produce, benefiting food banks, nursing homes, and soup kitchens.

Motivated by the early achievements, Lauren doubled the garden’s size. To date, she has donated over 7,000 pounds of produce, valued at approximately $15,000, commanding community respect. Her work has found a deep echo among others, notably a mother from a local shelter who was grateful for the fresh food that reminded her children of home.

Lauren’s inspiration is straightforward yet deep-seated. “I wanted to have something that would impact people,” she told KWQC. Her actions demonstrate her belief in the power of community and the joy obtained from helping others—a feeling that will undoubtedly shape her future initiatives.

1. Why did Lauren initiate the community garden? (no more than 10 words)
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2. How did Lauren overcome her lack of experience in vegetable farming? (no more than 5words)
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3. What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 3? (1 word)
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4. What is the main idea of Paragraphs 3 and 4? (no more than 10 words)
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5. What can you do for your community? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
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3 . Is forgiveness against our human nature? To answer our question, we need to ask a further question: What is the essence of our humanity? For the sake of simplicity, people consider two distinctly different views of humanity. The first view involves dominance and power. In an early paper on the psychology of forgiveness, Droll (1984) made the interesting claim that humans’ essential nature is more aggressive than forgiving allows. Those who forgive are against their basic nature, much to their harm. In his opinion, forgivers are compromising their well-being as they offer mercy to others, who might then take advantage of them.

The second view involves the theme of cooperation, mutual respect, and even love as the basis of who we are as humans. Researchers find that to fully grow as human beings, we need both to receive love from and offer love to others. Without love, our connections with a wide range of individuals in our lives can fall apart. Even common sense strongly suggests that the will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions. For example, how well has slavery worked as a mode of social harmony?

From this second viewpoint of who we are as humans, forgiveness plays a key role in the biological and psychological integrity of both individuals and communities because one of the outcomes of forgiveness, shown through scientific studies, is the decreasing of hatred and the restoration of harmony. Forgiveness can break the cycle of anger. At least to the extent the people from whom you are estranged accept your love and forgiveness and are prepared to make the required adjustments. Forgiveness can heal relationships and reconnect people.

As an important note, when we take a Classical philosophical perspective, that of Aristotle, we see the distinction between potentiality and actuality. We are not necessarily born with the capacity to forgive, but instead with the potential to learn about it and to grow in our ability to forgive. The actuality of forgiving, its actual appropriation in conflict situations, develops with practice.

1. What is Droll’s idea about forgiveness?

A．People should offer mercy to others.

B．Aggressive people should learn to forgive.

C．Forgiveness depends on the nature of humanity.

D．People who forgive can have their own welfare affected.

2. What does the example in Paragraph 2 illustrate?

A．To forgive is to love.	B．To dominate is to harm.
C．To fight is to grow.	D．To give is to receive.

3. What does the underlined word “estranged” mean in the passage?

A．Connected and harmonious.	B．Separated and disconnected.
C．Forgiving and loving.	D．Aggressive and hostile.

4. What is the writer’s attitude toward forgiveness?

A．Favorable.

B．Reserved.

C．Objective.

D．Skeptical.

5. What is message of the last paragraph?

A．Forgiveness is in our nature.

B．Forgiveness grows with time.

C．It takes practice to forgive.

D．Actuality is based on potentiality.

4 . What if “looking your age” refers not to your face, but to your chest? Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have developed an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model that uses chest radiographs (光片) to assess a person’s biological age. More importantly, when it is different from the chronological age (实足年龄), it can signal a link with chronic (慢性的) diseases. These findings mark a breakthrough in medical imaging, paving the way for improved early disease detection and intervention.

The research team, led by graduate student Yasuhito Mitsuyama and Dr. Daiju Ueda from the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at the Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, first constructed a deep learning-based AI model to estimate age from chest radiographs of healthy individuals. They then applied the model to radiographs of patients with known diseases to analyze the relationship between AI-estimated age and each disease. Given that AI trained on a single dataset tends to over fit, the researchers collected data from multiple institutions.

For the development, training, internal and external testing of the AI model for age estimation, a total of 67,099 chest radiographs were obtained between 2008 and 2021 from 36,051 healthy individuals who underwent health check-ups at three facilities.

To confirm the usefulness of AI-estimated age using chest radiographs as a biomarker, an additional 34,197 chest radiographs were collected from 34,197 patients with known diseases from two other institutions. The results showed that the difference between AI-estimated age and the patient’s chronological age was positively correlated with a variety of chronic diseases. In other words, the higher the AI-estimated age compared to the chronological age, the more likely individuals were to have these diseases.

“Chronological age is one of the most critical factors in medicine,” stated Mr. Mitsuyama. “Our results suggest that chest radiography-based apparent age may accurately reflect health conditions beyond chronological age. We aim to further develop this research and apply it to estimate the severity of chronic diseases, to predict life expectancy and to forecast possible surgical complications.”

1. What is the AI model used to do?

A．Tell a patient’s chronological age.

B．Estimate an individual’s biological age.

C．Develop advanced chest radiographs.

D．Analyze individuals’ workout habits.

2. What did the research team do for their research?

A．They followed patients for over two decades.

B．They obtained data from the same institution.

C．They collected a large number of chest radiographs.

D．They had face-to-face talks with healthy individuals.

3. How did the research team know if individuals might be sick?

A．By making comparisons. “

B．By interviewing their doctors.

C．By observing them in their lab.

D．By analyzing causes and effects.

4. What do the researchers aim to do with their research findings in the future?

A．Develop a new AI model for facial recognition.

B．Apply the research to estimate the severity of acute diseases.

C．Predict the weather using AI technology.

D．Apply the research to estimate the severity of chronic diseases and predict life expectancy.

5. Which of the following statement does Mr. Mitsuyama agree with?

A．The research is too complex to be carried out widely.

B．The AI model is expected to have a promising future.

C．Chronological age matters more than Al-estimated age.

D．The research findings have been well received in medicine.

5 . The wind roils the Midwest plains as if it is searching for someone or something to carry away. Dust and chaff funnel into blinding clouds. The clatter of storms overhead makes it impossible to hear, and herds of bison (野牛) grow restless. The Omaha tribe has wandered these plains for generations, and now, it seems that the winds have brought back one of their own. Susan La Flesche has returned to the village where she was born. Not as a visitor, but as the region’s only doctor.

When Susan was 8 years old, she waited at the bedside of an elderly woman writhing in pain. A doctor was called for. They waited. A messenger was sent. The doctor still didn’t come. Susan provided what comfort she could through the night, but by sunrise, the elderly woman had died. The episode both haunted and motivated Susan. She threw herself into her studies and earned her way to what is now Hampton University in Virginia—a historically Black college with a program for native American students. And she finished second in her class.

Susan would never forget the childhood she enjoyed, full of powwows, buffalo hunts and the people she loved. But there was further to go. She enrolled in the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, a tedious train ride away from the world she knew. It was 1886, and the Victorian age held stiff against the progress of women. In her graduation speech from Hampton, she told the East Coast audience, “Give us a chance.” Three years later, she became a doctor.

Returning to the plains to serve her people was a difficult task. She opened an office in the government boarding school and began seeing patients. The lines were long, old and young seeking reprieve (缓解) from cholera and tuberculosis (肺结核) as well as a slew of other diseases. Susan worked long hours at her office but also braved the wind and snow, walking miles to make house calls. Her work was more than as a physician. She often acted as lawyer, accountant, priest, political liaison and counselor as she helped the Omahas navigate the new world. And Dr. Susan La Flesche was determined to spend her entire life helping her people navigate the storms.

1. What contributed to Susan’s being a doctor?

A．Her poor family.

B．Her desire for knowledge.

C．The opposition to women’s progress.

D．The lack of medical resources in her hometown.

2. What can we infer about Susan from the third paragraph?

A．She had an unhappy childhood.

B．She enjoyed the train ride to her college.

C．She got high marks in every exam.

D．She encountered difficulties in her college life.

3. What is the author’s purpose in describing diverse roles of Susan in Paragraph 4?

A．To emphasize her lack of focus on her medical career

B．To suggest that she was overburdened with responsibilities

C．To highlight her dedication to serving the community wholeheartedly

D．To showcase her adaptability in fulfilling various roles within her community

4. Which words can best describe Susan?

A．Hard-working and helpful.	B．Sensitive and modest.
C．Serious and brave.	D．Greedy and self-centred.

5. What could be the best title for the passage?

A．A Force of Nature: Dr. Susan La Flesche’s Impact

B．Winds of Change: Dr. Susan La Flesche’s Legacy

C．The Resilient Doctor: Dr. Susan La Flesche’s Triumph

D．Whispering Winds: Dr. Susan La Flesche’s Mysterious Journey

6 . From displays of budding local creative minds to famous artists, airports are stepping up their game to share more of what their city is known for within the terminal. Visit our site and the most surprising, engaging, and inspiring art museums within an airport are just a click away.

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

Ancient Greece travels to you when you arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Before security, travelers can explore 172 pieces of archaeological artifacts from the Neolithic and Early Helladie to the Post-Byzantine period. Some of the pieces were actually uncovered during the construction of the airport. Even those not traveling through the airport can explore the displays thanks to an online 3D gallery.

Doha Hamad Airport

Social media enthusiasts have surely seen people posing for photos with the famous yellow “Lamp Bear” inside Doha Hamad Airport. You’ll also find 10 other giant statues and displays within the terminal. These include “A Message of Peace to the World,” a striking sculpture honoring the work of a local nonprofit organization, Reach out to Asia, that supports education in underprivileged Asian countries. The carefully-selected art on display is a cooperation between the airport and Qatar Museums.

Seoul Incheon Airport

Beyond traditional pieces of art, Seoul Incheon Airport takes things a step further by offering interactive experiences and classes for travelers. Within the airport is a branch of the National Museum of Korea exhibiting many pieces from its collection. There are rotating (轮流的) exhibits that allow frequent travelers to see a different selection of local artifacts and art pieces on different visits. There are traditional music concerts, ancient relic exhibitions and contemporary art displays.

Singapore Changi Airport

You may have seen the famous Jewel at Changi Airport in Singapore with its garden-enveloped waterfall. It is part of a larger shopping complex that encourages visitors, including those that are not traveling. Besides, there is other museum -quality art to explore like magnificent sculptures suspended from the ceiling, paintings lining the walls and even a rotating propeller (螺旋桨) that looks like a blossoming flower.

1. Which airport’s artworks can be appreciated both physically and virtually?

A．Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.

B．Doh a Hamad Airport.

C．Seoul Incheon Airport.

D．Singapore Changi Airport.

2. Which airport is likely to offer a more interactive and educational experience for travelers?

A．Doha Hamad Airport.

B．Seoul Incheon Airport.

C．Singapore Changi Airport.

D．Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.

3. What do Doha Hamad Airport and Singapore Changi Airport have in common?

A．They support charity causes.

B．They boast splendid sculptures.

C．They cooperate with local museums.

D．They possess large shopping malls.

4. What unique feature at Singapore Changi Airport mentioned in the article sets it apart from the other airports?

A．Online 3D gallery.	B．Rotating propeller.
C．Traditional music concerts.	D．Garden-enveloped waterfall.

5. Where can the text possibly be found?

A．In an art magazine.	B．On a travel website.
C．In a geography textbook.	D．In a museum guidebook.

7 . When I suggested my 13-year-old try tennis, she quickly shot me down. “I’m not _________, so stop trying to get me to do sports,” Julianna said. I suggested it because some of my recent happiest memories were of playing ping-pong with her. Tennis seemed like a natural _________ from ping-pong and a great way to _________ some of her growing teen worries on a larger playing field. But my suggestion was always met with _________.

Still, I was undiscouraged. I was convinced that _________ some physical energy would help Julianna. I’ve seen how sports help deal with stress. It _________ for me when I was a teenage girl.

Midway through summer, we stayed at home one afternoon, really bored. “Do you want to play tennis?” I asked. “Sure,” she said. Arriving at the _________, we set down our bags, picked up our rackets (球拍), and _________ towards our sides of the court. The net felt like the visual representation of a growing _________ between us —I desiring a connection and my teenage daughter longing for independence.

I started by hitting a ball over the net, and Julianna took a big swing and __________. We repeated this several more times. I resisted the __________ to tell her she was __________ the racket too close to the neck or to step more into her forehand. We just repeated the __________ of me hitting the ball and her missing it a few times before she finally got it back over the net. “This is fun,” she said with a mixture of surprise and joy and then she smiled __________.

Now we always find time to play tennis. We’re both eager for an activity that can __________ tensions between us in daily life. It’s nice to have a place where both of us can release our __________ feelings and let them go.

Playing tennis together has not only improved our __________ but also brought new dimensions to our relationship. It has become a way for us to connect on a deeper level, __________ just the surface conversations. As we continue to practice and play together, I see Julianna growing in confidence and skill. This __________ activity has become a source of joy for both of us, a time when we can __________ our differences and simply enjoy each other’s company.

1.

A．mindful

B．incredible

C．sporty

D．refreshed

2.

A．progression

B．commission

C．admission

D．diversion

3.

A．knock out

B．work out

C．figure out

D．leave out

4.

A．agreement

B．insight

C．resistance

D．isolation

5.

A．releasing

B．identifying

C．reproducing

D．nurturing

6.

A．emerged

B．shone

C．interfered

D．worked

7.

A．parking

B．court

C．source

D．milestone

8.

A．dragged

B．turned

C．inched

D．headed

9.

A．divide

B．hate

C．affection

D．objective

10.

A．acquired

B．fell

C．missed

D．grabbed

11.

A．imagination

B．alternative

C．urge

D．appeal

12.

A．holding

B．scratching

C．removing

D．charging

13.

A．illustration

B．pattern

C．measurement

D．frequency

14.

A．desperately

B．disappointedly

C．specifically

D．widely

15.

A．fuel

B．target

C．transmit

D．ease

16.

A．relevant

B．negative

C．prospective

D．personalized

17.

A．friendship

B．bond

C．rivalry

D．tension

18.

A．beyond

B．beneath

C．unlike

D．excluding

19.

A．individual

B．solitary

C．shared

D．separate

20.

A．worked through

B．set aside

C．got rid of

D．reflected upon

8 . The remote island was ______ modern technology, making communication difficult.

A．in the shape of	B．beyond the reach of
C．at the mercy of	D．on the side of

9 . Kate received a sugar painting featuring the “loong” character and it was so beautiful that she ______ bear to eat it.

A．couldn’t

B．mustn’t

C．shouldn’t

D．needn’t