1 . 读后续写

Mr. Thompson dragged his feet slowly down the hallway, burdened with the weight of a hundred ungraded papers on his shoulders. It was Teacher’s Day, and colorful posters were pasted around. Despite scattered (零散的) “Happy Teacher’s Day” greetings from some students along the way, Mr. Thompson felt a familiar emptiness settle in his heart. Teacher’s Day usually meant an apple and a chorus of “thank yous” from his own class. Today, he expected nothing different.

The morning had been quite tough, filled with a host of math problems and forgotten homework excuses. One troublemaker in the class had again “accidentally” set his biology project on fire(thankfully contained). By the time the lunch bell rang sharply in the air, Mr. Thompson felt like a deflated (泄气的) balloon, the air of enthusiasm slowly leaking out of him.

After lunch, he entered his classroom. The whole class was in chaos. The usual pre-class chatter sounded like a dull roar in his ears. All of a sudden, a scream cut through the air. Mr. Thompson’s heart was in his mouth. Fights were a rare, but terrifying occurrence in his classroom. He cast his worn leather briefcase onto his desk, the forgotten pack of papers scattering like frightened pigeons.

“What in the world is going on here?”

His voice hoarse (嘶哑的) from shouting, Mr. Thompson rushed forward, envisioning images of black eyes and bloody noses. He struggled to make his way through the desks, the classroom suddenly deathly quiet.

“Break it up! Now!” he shouted, trying to control the situation.

Finally, he reached the center of the apparent fight, only to find himself staring at...a far more delicate, fragrant affair. Ethan, the class clown, was on one knee with a bunch of sunflowers and smiling at him.

Para 1: The whole class looked at Mr. Thompson excitedly.

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Para 2: By the end of the day, Mr. Thompson’s voice was hoarse from laughter.

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2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the woman refuse the man’s request?

A．He lost the receipt.

B．He bought his laptop at a sale.

C．The laptop’s return period is over.

2. How long is the guarantee period?

A．A month.

B．Half a year.

C．A year.

3. How will the man probably contact the factory?

A．Through an agent.

B．By telephone.

C．Over the Internet.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．A campaign for healthy life.

B．A fundraising event for charities.

C．A volunteer program in the neighborhood.

2. When will Challenge Week come to an end?

A．On Wednesday.

B．On Friday.

C．On Sunday.

3. What is one challenge mentioned by the speaker?

A．Giving up sugar for five days.

B．Speaking 20 words a day for a month.

C．Disconnecting from social media for a week.

4. What should Challenge Week participants do?

A．Donate as much as possible.

B．Find sponsors for their challenges.

C．Complete challenges with others together.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the speakers?

A．In a studio.

B．In a clinic.

C．In a fitness center.

2. What does Sheila need to do?

A．Make players understand her.

B．Train players intensely.

C．Study the opposing players.

3. What is one requirement of being sports psychologists?

A．Knowledge of the sport rules.

B．Experience in playing the sport.

C．Honesty about their own abilities.

4. What does Sheila dislike about her job?

A．She has to face some misunderstanding.

B．She has to choose techniques creatively.

C．She has to work in different environments.

5 . I used to find award show speeches inspiring when celebrities encouraged people to “chase their dreams.” However, as I grew older, I ______ the toxicity (毒性) behind this notion. Pursuing our dreams is not always easy due to various ______. For instance, I ______ to be a singer but lacked the financial means to audition for competition shows. Later, my dream ______ to becoming a manga editor, but I faced ______ like language barriers, travel costs, and difficult exams.

Though there is hope, considering many celebrities started from humble beginnings, achieving dreams remains ______. As someone who once had ambitious aspirations, these “chase your dreams” speeches gave me ______ hope. I take issue with such celebrity speeches because they suggest that anyone can ______ whatever they desire simply by wishing for it. ______, reality tells us otherwise. I am not trying to be ______, but rather realistic. Growing older has taught me that some dreams are meant to stay as dreams.

Nonetheless, I am grateful that my dream of becoming a singer did not materialize. I have found other passions — writing and editing — and ______ pursued them as a career through college. I have no regrets about this path. If we do not ______ exactly where we want to be, it is alright. Life sometimes presents obstacles that ______ us from choosing our first preference for the future. Our dreams may not always be ______, but that does not mean good things are not in store for us. Life often takes us on different paths. Do not lose hope, for you have a bright future ahead, ______ the choices you make.

1.

A．worried

B．changed

C．realized

D．controlled

2.

A．barriers

B．shelters

C．excuses

D．thoughts

3.

A．failed

B．agreed

C．used

D．desired

4.

A．focused

B．shifted

C．continued

D．happened

5.

A．efforts

B．challenges

C．demands

D．choices

6.

A．straightforward

B．common

C．complicated

D．rare

7.

A．false

B．true

C．great

D．special

8.

A．confirm

B．appreciate

C．accomplish

D．distribute

9.

A．Therefore

B．Moreover

C．However

D．Furthermore

10.

A．optimistic

B．pessimistic

C．energetic

D．enthusiastic

11.

A．unexpectedly

B．unavoidably

C．uneventfully

D．unnecessarily

12.

A．come up

B．turn up

C．set up

D．end up

13.

A．save

B．protect

C．prevent

D．guard

14.

A．comfortable

B．attainable

C．bearable

D．adjustable

15.

A．instead of

B．in terms of

C．by means of

D．regardless of

6 . 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。

Stretching from east to west for over 60 kilometers, Songshan Mountain is acclaimed in folklore (民俗学) as the “origin of all mountains”. Its well-preserved angular rock shapes     1    (form) by three violent movements in the earth’s crust, and the most recent happened 570 million years ago,     2     the Himalayas and the entire Qinling Range were submerged under the sea.

However, it is the 1,529-year-old Shaolin Temple,     3    (locate) in a mountain forest near Dengfeng, and its style of kung fu that have left the biggest impression on the world. Today, Shaolin Temple attracts     4    (rough) 7 million Chinese and international tourists and martial arts enthusiasts every year.

While the area is famous around the world for Shaolin Kung Fu, it is also becoming known for other cultural     5    (aspect) including Chan Wu Yi, which combines Zen meditation, kung fu and traditional Chinese medicine, and has been promoted by Master Shi Dejian for 30 years.

In 1994, Master Shi Dejian, under the     6    (guide) of his teacher, started the restoration of the academy’s damaged buildings     7    (study) and promote Chan Wu Yi. Eleven years later, with Shi Dejian     8    (work) as its director, the Songshan Chan Wu Yi Research Institute was established. “It has become     9     normal part of our lives to practise internal cultivation, and     10     can be said that Chan Wu Yi is our basic way of life.” he said.

7 . Mosquitoes can carry various diseases and one of the most popular is dengue (登革热). Dengue is caused by any one of the four related viruses spread by mosquitoes, because of which numerous Filipinos died. One of the easiest ways to prevent mosquitoes is to use repellents. In the market, there are many commercial mosquito repellents available. The commonly used repellent in the Philippines is quite unaffordable. Meanwhile, it contains chemicals that may cause irritation (刺激). These account for why researchers seek to develop an alternative mosquito repellent.

The researchers plan to use natural components. Since the component is natural, the new mosquito repellent to be made from it is effective yet inexpensive and poses no risks to health or environment. One of the major components being explored is from lemongrass.

Lemongrass has natural anti-microbial features, suitable for use on various types of skin infections, usually as a wash, and is especially effective on skin diseases. It has mosquito repelling effects and is used to make a mosquito repellent. In using this product, you will spray it over all exposed skin areas. Contact with eyes should be avoided. If irritation occurs, wash off immediately and discontinue using. The very importance of this product is to prevent the spread of multiple diseases caused by mosquito bites. The new mosquito repellent containing lemongrass extract (提取物) also helps control the outbreak of other insect-borne diseases such as Malaria, Lyme Disease and West Nile Fever. After all, lemongrass is a popular plant found commonly in the country and its extract is used for medicinal and food products.

The new study is significant because there’s an increasing number of deaths concerning mosquitoes. While there are alternative solutions, Filipinos cannot deny their brothers and sisters living in poverty cannot afford to buy repellents. Yet, currently the researchers aim to test how effective their natural product is in repelling mosquitoes within households. This initial study will evaluate the product’s effectiveness before further trials in broader applications.

1. Why do the researchers want to create an alternative repellent?

A．The effect of original products is doubted.

B．There are too many mosquitoes to get rid of.

C．The providers fail to meet the market demands.

D．The existing products are costly and harmful.

2. What makes lemongrass extract an ideal choice for the mosquito repellent?

A．Its unique property.	B．Its distributing style.
C．Its easy extracting.	D．Its lower risk on eyes.

3. What can be inferred about the mosquito repellent from the last paragraph?

A．It will be long before being evaluated.

B．It is a popular mosquito-proof product.

C．Its cheapness is its crucial selling point.

D．Its natural makeup often appeal to its users.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．A Therapy Fighting back Mosquitoes

B．A Cost-Effective Natural Mosquito Repellent

C．Dengue: A common Disease from Mosquitoes

D．Lemongrass: A Compound Extract from Nature

8 . To better understand the ocean’s overall health, researchers hope to utilize some simplest creatures as tools to assess aquatic ecosystems. All they need is stunning $20 worth of materials, a 3D-printer, and some natural jellyfish.

Although it’s extremely dangerous, technologically challenging, and expensive for humans to reach the ocean’s deepest regions, jellyfish do it all the time. Jellyfish first began dancing through Earth’s ancient oceans at least half a billion years ago, making them some of the planet’s oldest creatures. In all that time, however, their biological appearance has remained pretty consistent — a bell-shaped, brainless head attached to a mass of tentacles （触须）, all of which is composed of around 95 percent water. Unfortunately, that same steady state can’t be said of their habitat, thanks to humanity’s ongoing environmental impacts. “Since they don’t have a brain or the ability to sense pain, we’ve been able to cooperate with bioethicists to develop this biohybrid robotic application in a way that’s ethically principled,” a lead researcher of this study, John Dabiri said in a recent profile.

Previously, Dabiri’s lab implanted jellyfish with a kind of electronic pacemaker that controls the speed at which they swim. This time, the team went a step further, adding what they call a forebody to the jellyfish. It is like a hat that sits on top of the jellyfish’s bell. This 3D-printed, hat-like addition not only houses electronics and sensors, but makes its wearer even faster. In a specially built, three-story vertical aquarium, a jellyfish equipped with a combination of the swimming pacemaker and forebody can swim up to 4.5 times faster than its all-natural counterpart.

“It’s well known that the ocean is critical for determining our present and future climate on land, and yet, we still know surprisingly little about the ocean, especially away from the surface,” Dabiri said. “Our goal is to finally move that needle by taking an unconventional approach inspired by one of the few animals that already successfully explores the entire ocean.”By controlling their jellies’ vertical ascent and descent, Dabiri’s team believes the biohybrids could help gather deep ocean data previously obtainable only by using extremely price y research vessels and equipment.

1. What made jellyfish chosen for the study?

A．Its consistent habitat.	B．Its existence for long.
C．Its watery composition.	D．Its insensibility to pain.

2. What does the underlined word “addition” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．A forebody.	B．A pacemaker.
C．A hat-wearing jellyfish.	D．A speed sensor.

3. What’s the role of a natural jellyfish in the study?

A．A data collector.	B．A device carrier.
C．A climate change predictor.	D．The model of a robotic application.

4. What’s probably the most eye-catching advantage of this study?

A．Its potential to explore the ocean.	B．Its role in determining the climate.
C．The animal-friendly approach to research.	D．The significant decline in research funding.

9 . China feeds a fifth of the world’s population from only less than one tenth of the arable (可耕作的) land across the globe.

    1     As early as the Northern Song Dynasty, there is documentary evidence of well-watered rice fields that were carved in a step-like fashion.     2     Even more remarkable than the early terracing (阶梯状坡地) of forested hillsides into productive paddies (稻田) is the fact that the terraces remain productive today.

While the Ziquejie Terraces still yield high-quality rice and are recognized as a World Heritage Irrigation Structure, they are under serious threat. Given the modern time minimum living standard, the success of China’s economic development has lifted the bar to the point where it exceeds what can be generated from traditional rice farming.     3     Local residents of the area also hope that the spectacular natural scenery will attract tourists, which eventually repays the region.

    4     There is strong evidence that rice cultivation has not only fed the population but has also cultivated Chinese culture and the form of democracy. In 2014, Scientific American magazine posed the question, “Does rice farming lead to collectivist thinking?” The answer, based on pioneering work by Chinese and American researchers, suggested that it did.

Those living in rice growing areas in south China were more interdependent in their thinking than those in the wheat growing north. The latter expressed attitudes that were individualistic rather than embracing.     5    

A．The technical challenges were huge.

B．Hence, China calls rice farmers to cooperate.

C．Moreover, rice cultivation supports the nation beyond agriculture.

D．Subsequent studies have shown that such differences are repeated globally.

E．The need to feed its population has always been a concern of China’s rulers.

F．Therefore, rice production on the Ziquejie Terraces is aided by the local finance.

G．The spectacular rice terraces of Ziquejie in Hunan Province from this era are known to date.

10 . Get together in Doon Heritage Village

Doon Heritage Village, where you can experience what life was like in 1914, is newly enhanced with restored buildings, more farm animals and fun activities for the entire family to enjoy.

Waterloo Region Museum

The new gateway to Doon Heritage Village is Waterloo Region Museum, to be opened on July 1, 2024. Come share in the stories that connect us at the new Waterloo Region Museum! The colors in the glass façade of the Waterloo Region Museum were selected from bedding, mostly quilts, in the museum’s collection and represent the textile heritage of Waterloo Region.

Special Events for JULY

2nd A Day in the Life 1914

Daily, from Saturday, July 2 to Saturday, July 30

4th World In Kitchener Film Festival

Monday, July 4 to Friday, July 8

9th History Under the trees

—Looking After Your Family’s History

23rd Flower Bouquet Workshop

& New! Summer Patio Music Enjoy live music every Saturday afternoon on our patio in July.

HUNGRY?

The museum features a café open during busy periods. The café menu includes light snack items, including hot and cold beverages. Vending machines are also available for your convenience. Water fountains are located near the café, on the patio and in the Living History Village. Please do not eat or drink inside the historic buildings.

SHOP

Be sure to visit the museum gift shop to find one-of-a-kind souvenirs, toys and gift items.

ACCESSIBILITY

Washrooms are fully accessible and can accommodate large groups and bus tours. The Waterloo Region Museum and the ground floors of most historic buildings are wheelchair accessible. We offer many services and assistive devices for visitors with disabilities. Please ask for our Guide to Access.

1. What inspired the colors used in the glass façade of the Waterloo Region Museum?

A．The natural surroundings of Waterloo Region.

B．The art heritage of Waterloo Region.

C．The bedding items from the museum’s collection.

D．The stories connecting us around the region.

2. If you come to visit on July 9th, how many special events can you enjoy?

A．4

B．3

C．2

D．1

3. What do we know about the facilities?

A．The cafe featuring snack items is always busy.

B．Drinking in the Living History Village is banned.

C．The museum gift shop has something unique to offer.

D．The Doon Heritage Village is fully wheelchair accessible.