1 . It was February 24, 2017, and my husband, David, and I were both at work. It was a day like any other. Our 15-year-old son, Justin, his sister and his friend Mike were playing with a ball in our backyard. Completely a common day!

What happened next was exactly a storm. Justin suddenly suffered cardiac arrest (心脏停搏) caused by a hit to the chest, and his heart just stopped. No pulse, no heartbeat. There are only about 10 to 20 cases a year. And it was almost always deadly until recently, when CPR (心肺复苏) has worked in up to one-third of cases.

Thankfully, the other children acted immediately instead of freezing in fear. Mike called 911 while my daughter called my husband. That second call proved vitally important, as my husband was able to get in touch with a neighbor who ran over and started CPR. And later, the doctors arrived and quickly shocked Justin’s heartbeat rhythm (节奏) back to normal.

Since then, I’ve found myself changed as a parent. There is more worry now. This unexpected incident has made me realize that anything can happen to my children. So, we’re doing what we can to be prepared. Earlier this year, Justin took part in a community education event with our fire department teaching Hands-Only CPR to the public. At least 100 participants showed up, and Justin shared his story to show why CPR is so important. At a local university where I work as a nurse lecturer, I’ve volunteered to join the CPR and AED first aid training for incoming freshmen.

David and I feel very fortunate to still have our son with us. If the kids hadn’t known to call 911, he wouldn’t be here. If our neighbor hadn’t known CPR, Justin wouldn’t be here. I think everyone should take the time to learn CPR. You could save a life — maybe the life of someone you love. Cardiac arrest often comes without warning. Everything will be normal right up until the point it isn’t. You have to know what to do.

1. Why does the author say the incident was a storm?

A．Her son played dangerous sports.	B．Her son had a close encounter with death.
C．Her children made a real mess when playing.	D．Her neighbor complained of the children's noise.

2. How did the author feel about the other children’s responses?

A．Curious.

B．Grateful.

C．Surprised.

D．Puzzled.

3. What did the author and Justin do after the incident?

A．They worked as medical workers.	B．They shared their stories on speaking tours.
C．They trained others in first aid skills.	D．They introduced first aid courses to schools.

4. What does the last paragraph mainly highlight?

A．The theory behind CPR.	B．The ways of ensuring child safety.
C．The causes of cardiac arrest.	D．The importance of learning first aid.

2 . I couldn’t sleep at all last night, and my sister believes it was because I ate a bowl of really spicy (辛辣的) food before bedtime. However, I was skeptical about the connection between spicy foods and sleep. Can eating spicy foods before bedtime truly impact one’s sleep quality? Some people believe that eating spicy foods before bedtime can disrupt sleep by increasing body temperature and causing heartburn. It may be worth avoiding spicy foods close to bedtime.

To find out the relation, the researchers in Australia conducted an experiment to investigate the effects of spicy foods on sleep. They provided a group of individuals with delicious late-night meals, alternating (交替) between spicy and mild options. The results revealed that consuming spicy foods led to disrupted sleep patterns, causing participants to take longer to fall asleep and sleep for shorter time. This data supported the belief that there is a correlation between eating spicy foods and experiencing sleep disturbances.

While the exact mechanism(机制)by which spicy foods influence sleep remains unclear, researchers have proposed several possibilities. One is that stomach discomfort resulting from spicy food consumption may affect sleep quality. Additionally, the long digestion (消化) of spicy foods could delay the start of sleep. Furthermore, spicy foods contain something that can raise body temperature, which has been linked to poor sleep in previous studies.

Given these findings, it is advisable to avoid consuming spicy foods before bedtime to promote better sleep. Next time, I will follow my sister’s advice and opt for a milder meal in the evening to ensure a restful night’s sleep.

1. What do people usually think of eating spicy foods before bedtime?

A．It can make people addictive to it.

B．It can be bad for digestion.

C．It can make sleep difficult.

D．It can lead to an increase in energy levels.

2. How did Australian researchers conduct this study?

A．By analyzing data.	B．By studying papers.
C．By doing an experiment.	D．By doing interviews.

3. What can we know from the study?

A．Spicy foods take long to digest.

B．Body temperature has no effect on sleep.

C．Bad eating habit changes sleep patterns.

D．Sleep problems may be caused by bad habits.

4. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To forbid children from having spicy foods.

B．To suggest not eating spicy foods before bedtime.

C．To promote some healthy food that is not spicy.

D．To keep up with the latest healthy food research.

3 . It is quite true that nowadays more and more people have come to realize the importance of health. On the other hand, being healthier can be a huge challenge, especially if you don’t have the time or the energy.     1    That is because there are small changes you can make to your life where you can improve your health and still be lazy. Just start with eating well.

Eat your meals with your non-dominant hand.

Which is your non-dominant hand? For example, if you’re a right-hander, then your left hand is. Usually fork in your left hand, right? OK!     2     You’ll eat more slowly and probably consume less food.

Add in healthy food.

You can buy those Milano cookies, but also make an effort to buy frozen fruits for smoothies (奶昔) and snap pea crisps to snack on, too.     3    

Drink a glass of water before every meal.

Water will fill you up a little bit, so you won’t be hungry as a wolf at meal. Make it a habit to keep a water bottle nearby at all times, whether you’re in your house or on the go. That we should drink at least 8 cups of water every day makes sense.

Drink coffee.

Right!    4    More importantly, people who drink three to five cups of coffee a day are less likely to show early symptoms of heart disease. Don’t skip out of your morning cup of coffee or that afternoon pick-me-up.

    5    

People who eat on smaller plates end up eating less food. Buy a few inexpensive smaller plates and bowls if yours are large. You’ll think you’ve eaten more than you have.

Besides, just stretching your legs after meals every day will help a lot more.

A．Eat on smaller plates.

B．Never a coach potato!

C．A lucky dog you are now.

D．Caffeine truly refreshes you.

E．Stop eating when you feel full, never overeat.

F．Try using your right hand as your fork hand, rather than your left one.

G．Over time, fewer cookies and more healthy snacks you will have on hand.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What is the matter with Mr. Smith?

A．He is unqualified for his job.

B．His leg is broken.

C．He got a sore throat.

2. What does Mr. Smith teach?

A．Chinese.

B．English.

C．Physics.

3. Why doesn’t Mr. Smith want to take a rest?

A．He has to help his students prepare for the exam.

B．He has trouble sleeping.

C．He wants to visit a friend.

5 . 假如你叫辛灵美，是厚德中学学生会主席。最近校园内流感盛行，师生深受其扰。请你向知名健康专家Mr. Health写信，内容包括：
1.学校流感现状及影响；
2.向专家寻求建议。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：学生会主席 President of the Student Union
流行性感冒 influenza
Dear Mr. Health,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Xin Lingmei

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What question did Tom ask the speaker?

A．How to stay healthy.

B．How to make friends.

C．How to solve growing pains.

2. How many suggestions does the speaker give Tom?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

3. What should Tom eat?

A．Food high in fat.

B．Sweet food.

C．Fresh vegetables and fruit.

4. What 's probably the man speaker?

A．An expert in health.

B．A cook.

C．A shopkeeper.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man?

A．A doctor.

B．A salesman.

C．A chemist.

2. What is said about the medicine?

A．It has side effects.

B．It may cause discomfort.

C．It should be taken before meals.

8 . Let’s be honest, we all like rapid weight loss and are very attracted to all those advertisements saying “lose your weight in a month” or “lose 10 pounds in a week”. But health professionals highly recommend a slow and steady method.

People lose that much weight by eating fad (一时的风尚) diets, drinking juices, and doing heavy workouts. This only results in hair loss, easily broken nails, extreme tiredness, and even weakness of bones. Therefore, doctors never recommend cutting carbs (高碳水化合物食物) or fat from your diet suddenly. The maximum weight loss in a month should not be more than ten pounds.

Many people wonder “Is losing weight in a month healthy?” Yes. According to Lowden, “It’s rare to lose more than 10 pounds every month unless you’re in a medically approved program or recently had a big operation,” “Remember that your body will fightback if you lose weight too quickly,” she adds.

Honestly speaking, strength training is necessary if you want to take up the tough journey to become slimmer. Strength training will help you a lot in losing fat instead of muscles. So, what should be a healthy weight loss goal? The right way to lose weight is to lose 1 kg per week or 4.5 kg per month. This should be your weight loss goal if you want to stay healthy along with losing some weight. Put simply, a quick weight-loss plan to decrease your weight is usually not worth it in the long run.

1. What do health professionals agree with?

A．Lose 10 pounds in a week.

B．Lose your weight in a month.

C．Lose your weight slowly and steadily.

2. What might happen if eating fad diets?

A．Lose hair.

B．Improve bones.

C．Cut fat.

3. What is Lowden’s attitude to losing weight quickly?

A．Supportive.

B．Disapproving.

C．Unclear.

4. Which is the right way to lose weight in a month?

A．Lose 1 kg.

B．Lose 4.5 kg.

C．Lose 10 kg.

9 . People don’t always eat just to satisfy physical hunger. Many of us also turn to food for comfort, relieving stress, or rewarding ourselves. And when we do, we tend to reach for junk food or other comforting but unhealthy foods. Unfortunately, this doesn’t solve emotional problems. In fact, emotionally eating lots of food with little nutritional value can weaken our immune systems (免疫系统) and worsen our moods.

Eva Selhub, a doctor who specializes in stress and medicine for the body and mind, says that if we want to feel better, we need to fuel our bodies in ways that reduce stress. But eating processed foods runs counter to what we expect. She added, “Not only does the original emotional issue remain, but you also feel guilty for overeating. The foods themselves can increase tiredness, anxiety, and depression.” Mixing these problems, you stop learning healthier ways to deal with your emotions, and you feel increasingly powerless against both food and your feelings.

Stress eating tends to be automatic (无意识的), such as eating chips without even thinking about it. Hunger, on the other hand, lasts longer. Therefore, Selhub suggests checking your stomach before getting a snack. Ask yourself, “Am I eating because I’m hungry? Or is it because I feel stressed or sad?” Most emotional eating is linked to unpleasant feelings, but it can also be caused by positive emotions, such as rewarding yourself for achieving a goal or celebrating a holiday or happy event.

If it is emotional eating, Selhub recommends turning to other sources of comfort. Breathing exercises, physical movement, and developing hobbies are a few ways. She also suggests trying to stick to your normal healthy eating schedule and make eating into a ceremony — a ceremony of nurturing and fueling your body.

It may seem that the main problem is that you feel unable to deal with your feelings that you’re facing, so you avoid them with food. Allowing yourself to feel uncomfortable emotions can be scary. But the truth is that when we don’t worry about our emotions all the time, even the most painful and difficult feelings will die down quickly. Try to become mindful and learn how to stay connected with your moment-to-moment emotional experience.

1. What does the underlined phrase “runs counter to” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Goes through.

B．Builds up.

C．Responds to.

D．Goes against.

2. What are we advised to do before eating?

A．Control our eating time.	B．Figure out our eating reasons.
C．Prepare more healthy foods.	D．Clear up our terrible moods.

3. Which way can help us stay away from emotional eating?

A．Eating junk food.	B．Playing computer games day and night.
C．Taking part in a festive ceremony.	D．Insisting on your normal healthy eating schedule.

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

A．What food to choose for a healthier life	B．Why bad eating habits destroy health
C．How to deal with emotional eating	D．What to eat influences our moods

10 . 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。

Liu Qing hasn’t slept well for months. Every day, the 13-year-old middle school student     1     (wake) up with dark circles under her eyes. She has lost interest in everything and doesn’t want to talk to anyone.

    2     (prevent) students’ psychological issues, the Ministry of Education said China would include screening for depression in students’ regular health checks.

Being sad or in a low mood is a normal part of life. For example, when people face challenging events in their lives — including financial hardship — it’s common to feel down. But in most cases, the negative emotions     3     (gradual) disappear.

Depression, however, is not the same thing.     4     the World Health Organization pointed out, depression is a mood disorder that has several symptoms, including     5     (lose) of interest in normal activities and feelings of low self-worth. This state often lasts for a long time, largely     6     (weaken) a person’s ability to function at work or school.

According to a 2022 report about Chinese people’s mental health, students with great academic burdens, those dealing     7     peer pressure and those who are experiencing a great change in their life or entering a new environment require special attention.

Experts suggested high school students and freshmen at universities should undergo     8     annual psychological evaluation. Their mental status will be recorded. Schools should     9     (strength) cooperation with hospitals and help students with serious mental health problems get     10     (profession) help.