2 . 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。

It all began with a video showing a professor at a Chinese university several months ago. Standing before a classroom which     1     (fill) with eager students, she humorously said, “Princesses, please take your seats.” This video swiftly went viral on social media,     2     (cause) a fresh wave known as “princess literature”.

Actually, the word “princess” carries much     3     (important), especially for Gen Zers,     4     were brought up on “princess” stories and films such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Frozen.     5     (traditional), a princess was seen by the public as     6     irresponsible and proud figure. And they were even considered as the “the Lost Generation”.     7    , many of today’s “princesses” are independent, struggling for self-worth and exploring positive values.

“The popular phrase, ‘Princesses, please xx’, was appreciated by the youth, not only for its humor but for the     8     (emotion) value it offered to us”, said a college student when interviewed.

While many of recent Chinese Internet phrases     9     tangping, or “lying flat”, and foxi, or “Buddha-like”, reflects the discouraging attitude of young people, this phrase serves as a positive way     10     (adapt) to various pressures in their lives.

3 . Today, there are more humans on Earth than ever and nature is in freefall. In just 50 years, wildlife populations have dropped on average by 69 percent. In the same period, our population has doubled, and demand for non-living and living material from Earth has grown six times. The biggest contributors to biodiversity (生物多样性) loss are habitat destruction and over-development of species, both driven by completely unsustainable consumption (不可持续的消耗) and caused by increasing human numbers. It is important that we address this over-consumption, and that means thinking seriously the influence our species’ population growth is having on the breakdown of the natural world.

December’s biodiversity summit (峰会) in Canada didn’t meet the challenges we face. Only two of the 23 topics are intended to address consumption and speak of “greatly reducing overconsumption”. But the message is unclearly defined and unquantified (未被量化的), short of necessary facts for any real application. Given all the goals of the former biodiversity protection plan were missed, it is truly impossible to imagine that governments will gather the bravery to catch the chance.

In November last year, our population reached 8 billion and there are predictions that it will reach 10.4 billion in the 2080s. The goal of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity is for us to live “in harmony (和谐) with nature” by 2050. Let me make it clear: there is no doubt that the 1.7 billion more people predicted will make this greatly harder to achieve. However much we try to reduce our consumption and our influence, every plan and rule that moves us forward will have a gradually lower influence.

And let me say it again: it isn’t about any particular humans among those billions, this is about us as a species of resource-consuming organism.

We must now ensure governments deal with their tasks with great efforts instead of any short-sighted, short-term solutions. Tolerating (忍受) the cruel idea that economic growth is the answer to our problems, and totally ignoring unsustainable population growth, must end. Or we all die.

1. What’s the function for the first paragraph?

A．To conduct a survey.	B．To explore the reason.
C．To introduce the topic.	D．To discuss a problem.

2. What can we learn from the summit in Canada?

A．It is far from contenting the author.	B．It has pointed the way to our future.
C．It clears up many people’s confusion.	D．It helps deal with the consumption issues.

3. How does the author present his idea in paragraph 3?

A．By giving examples.	B．By showing data.
C．By making comparisons.	D．By defining a concept.

4. The author advises us to ________.

A．Tolerate existing issues and wait.

B．Put population growth in second place.

C．Expect economic growth to solve the problem.

D．Let governments adopt effective solutions wisely.

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

On Xiaohongshu, a lifestyle-focused social media platform in China, a search for “new Chinese style” could produce over 4 million results,     1     (most) user posts. That number becomes important when you find out it is double     2     number of results for a similar search for European and US styles that     3     (be) popular in China once upon a time. For the younger generation, at a time when traditional culture is becoming popular, the “new Chinese style” is similar to a national symbol — worth     4     (discover), worn proudly, and encouraged.

Whether it is fashion, home furniture, architecture, coffee     5     weddings, every possible field is now being enriched by “Chinese style” — a reflection of growing     6     (confident) in local culture. The origin of the “new Chinese style” is the younger generation’s fascination and love for     7     (tradition) culture. Because of young people’s unique understanding and brave imagination of Chinese culture, “China-Chic” (中国时尚) is now a trend that has gone global. The new wave of Oriental aesthetics (东方美学)     8     (sweep) the world nowadays.

    9     addition, the ability of the increasingly mature younger generation in China     10     (use) online media has helped more people hear their views and understand the stories of the new era represented by the new Chinese style.

9 . Does using an eco-friendly paper straw (吸管) give you a good feeling because you’re doing something for the environment? “Straws made from plant-based materials, such as paper and bamboo, are often advertised as being more sustainable and eco-friendly than those made from plastic,” says researcher Dr. Thimo Groffen, an environmental scientist at the University of Antwerp. “However, the presence of PFAS in these straws means that could be discredited.”

PFAS chemicals, infamous for their longevity and potential harm, can adversely affect humans, wildlife and the environment. They biodegrade (生物降解) very slowly over time and can persist over thousands of years in the environment, a property that has led to them being known as “forever chemicals”. They are linked to various health issues, including thyroid disease, liver damage, kidney cancer and so on. Furthermore, these chemicals are used in everyday items, such as outdoor clothing and non-stick pans, to make them water and heat-resistant.

For a more in-depth analysis, the research team purchased 39 different brands of drinking straws made from five materials — paper, bamboo, glass, stainless steel and plastic, and then conducted two rounds of testing for PFAS. They found that most brands (69%) contained PFAS, with 18 different PFAS detected in total. In paper straws, PFAS was detected in 90% of the brands tested. PFAS was also detected in 80% of brands of bamboo straws, 75% of plastic straw brands and 40% of glass straw brands. They were not detected in any of the five types of steel straws tested.

“The presence of PFAS in paper and bamboo straws shows they are not necessarily biodegradable,” says Dr. Groffen. “We did not detect any PFAS in stainless steel straws, so I would advise consumers to use this type of straw — or just avoid using straws.”

The PFAS concentrations (浓度) were low and, considering that most people only use straws occasionally, pose a limited risk to human health. However, PFAS can remain in the body for many years and concentrations can build up over time. “Small amounts of PFAS, while not harmful in themselves, can add to the chemical load already present in the body,” Dr. Groffen concludes.

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

A．Plain.	B．Relevant.
C．Doubtful.	D．Forceful.

2. Why are PFAS chemicals known as “forever chemicals”?

A．They are resistant to water and heat.

B．They take a long time to break down.

C．They exist widely in daily necessities.

D．They may cause various common diseases.

3. What can we know from the test for PFAS?

A．PFAS was found in all five types of straws.

B．Paper straws were most likely to contain PFAS.

C．Stainless steel straws are harmless to human health.

D．Glass straws were the most environmentally friendly straws.

4. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?

A．To stress the potential risks of PFAS.

B．To show approaches to using straws safely.

C．To present the advantages of stainless steel straws.

D．To appeal to consumers to avoid using straws in daily life.

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同的正确形式。

Moutai-Luckin coffee partnership sells 5.42m cups on launch day

The team-up between China’s top liquor maker Kweichow Moutai and coffee chain Luckin Coffee     1    (become) a hot topic and a money maker, selling 5.42 million cups and making 100 million yuan just on the launch day.

The coffee drink,     2    (package)with an iconic Moutai label and containing less than 0.5 percent (alconoi by volume) of 53 degrees Moutai, is priced     3     38 yuan ($7.26), however, customers can get it at 19 yuan with coupons (优惠券).

Topics such as ”Young people’s first sip of Moutai“ or ”No drunk driving“ have gone crazy online, attracting more consumers     4    (try) the new drinks. Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar World panel China, said he believes     5     sensation (轰动) caused by Moutai and Luckin will fade away in a few weeks     6     it remains a classic (经典的) marketing case.

The well-known brand Moutai has definitely pushed up the heat of the     7    (cooperate). Those high-ranked     8    (brand) on the Brand Z report. which have strong cross-sector power, he said, would be able to cause a stir on social platforms within a few hours.

It is not the first time that alcoholic brands in China     9    (make) efforts to attract younger consumers by linking with drinks that Generation Z consumers have chased often, yet     10     of them have made such a success.