1 . When delivering medications to patients, one of the most effective methods is direct injection (注射) into the bloodstream using a needle. But this can be an uncomfortable experience, especially for kids or adults with a fear of needles. While patients do have the option to take oral pills instead, drugs containing large molecules (分子) are not absorbed effectively this way.

Now, inspired by octopus suckers (章鱼吸盘), researchers from China and Switzerland have designed a needle-free alternative: a tiny, drug-filled, cup-like patch (贴片) that sticks to the inside of the cheeks. The device is easily accessible, and it can be removed at any time and the drug gets absorbed through the lining of the inner cheek, the team reports in a paper in Science Translational Medicine.

To test the design, the team 3D printed the suckers. They loaded each with the drug and stuck them inside the cheeks of three beagles, a kind of dog which has a similar inner cheek lining to humans. For comparison, they also delivered the drug to beagles via a pill. After three hours, the team found that drug blood concentrations in dogs with the patch were more than 150 times higher than in the dogs that took a tablet. They also found patches worked effectively for drugs with large molecules.

40 healthy human volunteers self-applied water-filled patches to see how well they would stay on while talking and moving their mouths. After 30 minutes, only five of the 40 patches had fallen off, which was because of improper placement. Most volunteers said they would prefer a patch over injections for daily applications.

Still, the team only tested the patch for a short time so they would need to find out what would happen if it was used repeatedly. They’d also need to determine which drugs would work with the technology: the target is large molecules, such as those used to treat obesity or osteoporosis, but they can’t be too large to fit in the cup.

1. Why do the researchers develop the patch?

A．To help patients overcome the fear of needles.

B．To enable kids to swallow tablets smoothly.

C．To offer a better way of drug delivery.

D．To guarantee the efficiency of oral pills.

2. What does the research on dogs prove?

A．It is technologically possible to 3D print the patches.

B．The cheek lining of dogs is similar to that of humans.

C．Patches fall easily with their mouth movement.

D．Drugs are absorbed better through patches than pills.

3. Which of the following can best describe the device?

A．Innovative and profitable.

B．Effective and user-friendly.

C．Affordable and accessible.

D．Flexible and long-lasting.

4. What does the last paragraph stress?

A．The related issues to be solved.

B．The risk of using patches repeatedly.

C．The way to identity large molecules.

D．The trouble of improving the technology.

2 . Harry Burleigh headed into the woods for a camping trip with his fishing equipment. A few days later, his wife Stacy grew _________ when he didn’t come home as planned.

Stacy called the _________ to report her husband’s missing. Search and rescue teams _________ began their work and went on for days, but there was no _________ of Harry anywhere. Everyone was worried — the temperatures were quite low some nights, and it had even snowed.

On May 15, the rescuers finally caught a break when they _________ a shelter and his fishing equipment. They _________ support from over 16 rescue organizations, and they explored every possible _________ but with no luck. Therefore, the rescuers _________ him a lighter and a note telling him to make a _________ and they would be back. Two days later, a team found another __________, but this time, Harry was nearby and heard his name called! It turned out he was __________ along the path with minor pain.

__________, the crew radioed for a helicopter to take him to the hospital for a complete evaluation after spending 17 long days out.

“This was the __________ we all have been looking for in this case,” a rescuer said. “It is our __________ search and rescue teams and the partnerships we have with other teams that helped __________ Mr. Burleigh and his family.”

1.

A．excited

B．concerned

C．annoyed

D．puzzled

2.

A．authorities

B．hospital

C．agencies

D．family

3.

A．hesitantly

B．instantly

C．secretly

D．suddenly

4.

A．news

B．hope

C．sign

D．wonder

5.

A．spotted

B．offered

C．sought

D．constructed

6.

A．turned down

B．depended on

C．called in

D．cut off

7.

A．equipment

B．break

C．food

D．path

8.

A．bought

B．left

C．presented

D．fetched

9.

A．fire

B．bed

C．video

D．face

10.

A．river

B．chance

C．team

D．shelter

11.

A．hunting

B．exploring

C．walking

D．marching

12.

A．Amused

B．Awkward

C．Upset

D．Relieved

13.

A．cause

B．outcome

C．award

D．evaluation

14.

A．determined

B．tolerant

C．disciplined

D．flexible

15.

A．affect

B．instruct

C．encourage

D．reunite

3 . A recent analysis from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine highlights the benefits of replacing animal products with plant-based foods. This analysis, which amplifies a previous study by the same committee, further emphasizes the significant impact of plant-based diets on weight loss, cholesterol (胆固醇) and fat intake in overweight adults.

The most significant finding is that both healthy and unhealthy plant-based foods contribute to weight loss when they replace animal products in the diet. This conclusion is significant because it underlines the potential of a plant-based diet, regardless of the specific type of plant-based foods consumed, in managing weight and improving overall health.

This analysis is a secondary examination of a prior study that involved 244 overweight adults. The participants were divided into two groups. The first group followed a low-fat vegan (素食的) diet, and the second made no changes to their diet. Obviously, the study set no restrictions on calorie intake, and the researchers did not give participants specific instructions on diet quality.

The study authors used two different indexes (指标) to assess: the healthful plant-based diet index (hPDI), and the unhealthful plant-based diet index (uPDI). The hPDI emphasizes fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans, while the uPDI includes more refined grains and fruit juices. Higher scores on the indexes correlate with greater consumption of plant-based foods and reduced consumption of animal products.

The results revealed that after 16 weeks, participants on the vegan diet showed increased scores in both indexes. This increase significantly correlated with participants losing an average of about 13 pounds, mainly from reduced fat mass. The second group showed no change in their index scores.

Overall, the analysis provides strong evidence that eating plant-based foods is effective for weight management and health improvement.

1. What does the underlined word “amplifies” mean in paragraph 1?

A．Abuse.

B．Expand.

C．Launch.

D．Classify.

2. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The causes of putting on weights.	B．The key insight on plant-based foods.
C．The significance of managing weights.	D．The specific types of plant-based foods.

3. How is the study conducted?

A．By improving participants’ diet quality.

B．By following participants’ daily routines.

C．By monitoring participants’ calorie intake.

D．By comparing participants’ indexes scores.

4. What can we know from the study?

A．Being on diet is the key to losing weight.

B．All plant products are beneficial to health.

C．Plant-based foods show promising results.

D．Animal products have no effect on weight.

4 . 假定你是李华，近期学校有很多学生感冒发烧，请你以How to Keep Healthy为题发表自己的看法。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.提示词：have a flu 患流感、regularly定期地、eat more fruits and vegetables多吃水果和蔬菜、junk food垃圾食品、stay up熬夜。

How to Keep Healthy

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5 . Imunek Williams drives a school bus for the Milwaukee Academy of Science. While driving her usual route recently, she smelt a strong smoke smell. Among the _______ were 37 young students and Imunek’s own unborn child.

While they had only a few blocks to go before _______ their destination, Imunek decided to pull over to ensure the _______of all the people on board. When she _______ her radio to call for help, she noticed thick smoke filling the bus.

With no _______ to wait for help, she sprang into action. She _______ asked all the students to get off the bus and double checked for any _______ children. She departed the bus last, and minutes later, the _______ went up in flames (火焰). Imunek’s quick _______ and calm action saved many young lives.

When Imunek first ________ the strange smell that morning, she noticed it differed from the usual smell of exhaust (废气) coming off nearby vehicles in traffic. As she ________ driving, the odd smell intensified. By listening to her intuition (直觉), she made the ________ decision to stop the bus.

Firefighters arrived on the ________ as the smoke and flames poured out of the yellow school bus. Onlookers expressed amazement and gratitude that everyone ________ without injury. The Milwaukee Academy of Science and the students’ parents offered their praise and great appreciation to Imunek for her ________ action.

1.

A．victims

B．audiences

C．employees

D．passengers

2.

A．selecting

B．reaching

C．touring

D．recommending

3.

A．fame

B．comfort

C．safety

D．calmness

4.

A．switched off

B．picked up

C．turned down

D．handed over

5.

A．time

B．need

C．plan

D．wish

6.

A．instantly

B．nervously

C．casually

D．frequently

7.

A．alarmed

B．remaining

C．killed

D．starving

8.

A．station

B．academy

C．vehicle

D．road

9.

A．explanation

B．discussion

C．refusal

D．thinking

10.

A．described

B．detected

C．stored

D．removed

11.

A．continued

B．risked

C．fancied

D．delayed

12.

A．tough

B．bad

C．wise

D．easy

13.

A．coast

B．platform

C．stage

D．scene

14.

A．escaped

B．complained

C．volunteered

D．insisted

15.

A．challenging

B．aggressive

C．heroic

D．slow

6 . If you’re looking to lose weight or maintain healthy weight levels, it is important to include oatmeal (燕麦片) in your diet. It is highly nutritious, contains the best kind of complex carbs (碳水化合物), and is high in fiber. Let’s learn something about it.

Why is oatmeal effective for losing weight?

●First and foremost, oatmeal is a perfect source of fiber, which is essential if you’re looking to lose weight. Simply put, including more fiber into your daily diet is the easiest way to drop those pounds. Why? Fiber makes you feel full in addition to digesting slowly, and so you eat less.

●Another factor is that oatmeal has a zero sugar index, meaning your body won’t need to produce the extra insulin (胰岛素) that transfers sugar into stored fat. It goes without saying that if you have less stored fat to begin with, you are going to weigh less.

Which kind of oatmeal is best?

If your goal is to lose weight, you should be aware that not all oatmeal is the same. The four most common types are steel-cut oatmeal, rolled oatmeal, quick oatmeal and instant oatmeal.

●Steel-cut oatmeal: It contains the most fiber and has the lowest blood sugar index. It is unprocessed and has a nuttier flavor than the other two whereas quick oatmeal has the mildest flavor.

●Rolled and quick oatmeal: They are nearly as good, so ultimately the decision is mostly about taste preference.

●Instant oatmeal: It contains added sugar and is highly processed, so you end up with none of the health benefits but with all of the things you shouldn’t be eating if you want to lose weight.

Although reducing your calorie intake and eating the right foods is important, any weight loss program should also include exercise so that you don’t lose muscle mass.

1. Who is the text mainly intended for?

A．People wanting to be quickly recharged.

B．People longing to keep healthy weight levels.

C．People who are eager to prepare quick breakfast.

D．People who prefer to gain weight rather than lose weight.

2. Which oatmeal should be avoided for dieters according to the text?

A．Steel-cut oatmeal.

B．Rolled oatmeal.

C．Instant oatmeal.

D．Quick oatmeal.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Oatmeal is a high-calorie food.

B．Doctors can’t help you make any change.

C．All kinds of oatmeal have à weight loss effect.

D．A proper diet and exercise will help you lose weight.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of people are “early birds”?

A．Those who get up at 10: 30 am.

B．Those who go to bed around 9: 30 pm.

C．Those who go to bed around 11: 00 pm.

2. When do most teenagers go to bed?

A．Around 9: 00 pm.

B．Around 10: 00 pm.

C．Around midnight or later.

3. How many teenagers can sleep enough according to the text?

A．One-fifth.

B．Two-fifths.

C．One-fourth.

4. What do we know about night owls from the text?

A．They get good grades at school.

B．They get worse jobs than early birds.

C．They do better on some intelligence tests.

8 . 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。

In Shanxi Province, there is a tradition of taking afternoon naps, which means people take a short rest in the middle of the day. You can see people of all ages, men or women     1    (take)their naps. To them, it’s a peaceful and quiet time     2    the busy streets become empty and still.

Taking an afternoon nap is a tradition that     3    (be)around for a long time in Shanxi. It has been passed down from generation     4     generation. Parents teach their children the     5    (important)of rest and encourage them to do it. Through naps, they hope the young ones can learn to take care of     6    (they)and enjoy a quick break from a busy day.

Actually, the tradition of afternoon naps     7    (believe)to have many benefits. It helps people feel     8    (great)refreshed for the rest of the day. It also gives their bodies and minds a chance to relax and recover from all the activities in the morning.

So, if you ever visit Shanxi, don’t be     9    (surprise)if you see people taking naps in the early afternoon. And when you feel tired during the day, try finding somewhere comfortable and taking a good afternoon nap. Who knows, a little shut-eye might make     10    difference in making you feel great and your day even better!

9 . We all know that staying healthy is important. So here is another health tip: Empathy, which refers to the ability to share another person’s feelings and emotions as if they were your own. How can this be? Isn’t empathy about focusing on the other person?     1    ?

Empathy helps you survive

Empathy can save your life, which certainly is good for your health!     2    . If someone is screaming and running for you to follow, or even has a look of terror on their face, you pick up their fear and immediately tune in to the situation. That can be the moment when you run away from a dangerous situation.

Empathy connects you to others

    3    . While it may be centered on figuring out what is going on for others, in that process, you nurture the important human ability to connect better with others, And being connected to others is good for your well-being.

    4    

Stress may be brought on by many different things. Over periods of time, this state of pressure becomes unhealthy. When you fully engage in empathy, you draw on skills for emotion regulation (调节). In doing so, you are also controlling emotions that can be stressful.

Empathy guides your moral code of conduct

Perhaps larger than almost everything is how you treat others and expect to be treated.     5    . When you create rules that make you safe, protect you from those acting badly, and take care of those less fortunate, you are using empathy to guide those codes.

A．Empathy can lower your stress

B．How does practicing empathy benefit you

C．Empathy encourages you to show your emotions

D．How can empathy help you behave well in a connected world

E．The ability to read others helps you make decisions in your favor

F．Empathy connects you to other people in deep and meaningful ways

G．Empathy helps you identify what you consider to be acceptable behavior

10 . When food items are specifically labeled as vegan (素食) —indicating they are prepared with no animal products, including eggs or butter—people are less likely to select them, even though it is better for the planet and for their health, according to a recent experiment.

Growing and transporting food accounts for a quarter of all global greenhouse gas emissions, which are accelerating the climate crisis. Of these, the vast majority come from processes linked to meal and dairy production, which is why experts are advising societies to shift toward more plant-based eating.

“We have to make big changes to how we produce and consume food if we want to reach climate goals and feed Earth’s ever-growing population,” says Richard Waite, an expert on food climate policy. But the study at MIT indicates this may prove challenging.

Researchers asked some 150 people attending several university events to choose their lunch between two options, one of them vegan. Choices included vegetable vs. cheese ravioli (奶酪馄饨) and a vegetable potato wrap vs. a Greek salad with feta (羊乳酪). A similar study of meal preferences was also conducted online. Half the respondents in both studies randomly received an order form in which the vegan item was labeled. When this vegan terminology (术语) was used, people were less likely to order the dish than when it was not. For the in-person attendees, some two-thirds more avoided the dish. After the research was published, some people told the study’s lead author, Alex Berke, a doctoral student at MIT’s Media Lab, the results were unexpected. But she anticipated the outcome. Berke herself began eating vegetarian diet—a plant-based one that includes dairy and eggs—at age 10 and adopted a vegan diet three years ago to help the climate. “Anyone who has been eating vegan for a while would not he surprised at the findings,” says Berke. “Because there is a strong bias among people when it comes to vegetarian diet.”

Environmentalists are clear they are not urging everyone to become vegetarians, but, if possible, to include more plant-based meals. “If you shift a third of your beef consumption to beans and soy, you reduce the climate impact of your diet by about 15 percent, one environmentalist says.

1. What does the recent experiment find?

A．People make food choices randomly.	B．Vegan-labeled foods are less popular.
C．People tend to avoid meal products.	D．Food choices have a huge impact on climate.

2. What can we learn from paragraph 4?

A．No one chose the food labeled vegan.

B．The study was conducted online.

C．150 university students took part in the study.

D．Berke thought the findings were understandable.

3. What does the underlined word “bias” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Similarity.

B．Desire.

C．Prejudice.

D．Influence.

4. What do environmentalists suggest people do?

A．Avoid plant-based meals.	B．Become vegetarians totally.
C．Reduce meat consumption.	D．Abandon meal products.