1 . We are familiar with an old saying that “Clothes make the man”, which means good-looking outfits may possibly make a person better respected and look more like a true gentleman.    1    . Naturally, he may be well respected and gracefully treated even though he doesn’t seem so respectable as others imagine. Instead, if a man is poorly or commonly dressed, he can’t avoid being looked down upon and unfairly treated,    2    . As far as these people are concerned, what one wears is taken as an essential signal of status and an expression of characteristics. Consequently, clothes do seem to help make a good impression on others, and gain more respect.

    3    . I think the good impression one leaves on others based on clothes doesn’t last long. Only good internal quality and beauty will impress people forever and never fade.     4    . On the contrary, when people who are fascinated by a person’s clothes eventually find out that he is an undesirable person, they would think he is pretentious and may even treat him with contempt (蔑视). On top of this, people who attach too much importance to clothes would waste their time and money on it. Besides, it adversely affects their effort on the things that really matter.

In summary,     5    . Nothing can count more than good internal quality in building up the man. Therefore, only one’s internal beauty and knowledge are more decisive of a person’s value.

A．clothes do help in making an initial image, but do not make the man

B．As a result, all the people spare no money to buy expensive fine clothes

C．Clothes just make a man look better but will in no sense make a better person

D．But I have a different view on this issue

E．Thus, a man should be always dressed like a gentleman

F．for many people judge others only by the way they dress

G．If a man is well dressed, he will probably gain more confidence and dignity

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。答案写在题号后的横线上。

A Beijing “silent” coffee shop is a big hit lighting up the life of hearing impaired (障碍的) youth. The café     1    (call) Beijing’s Rainbow Angel Cafe is founded by Lee Shao-hwa. The cafe trains hearing impaired youth to make snacks free     2    charge. Over the past six years, the coffee shop     3    (train) around 60 young people with hearing impairments. By doing this job, they are accepted by others and live a       4    (meaning) life.

Customers     5     enter the shop can’t miss the colorful, hand-painted signs at the entrance “Our chefs are hearing impaired. Please communicate with     6    (patient).” They can not speak,     7     they can communicate in a special way. Speech-to-text software has been installed on a computer at the front desk, which makes       8     easy for customers to communicate with them. When customers place an order, the hearing-impaired servers use the computer to read their requests. Then customers can     9    (delighted) drink cups of coffee in quiet corners and taste snacks available. If customers wish, they can even consult a booklet about basic sign language. For example,    10     (express) their thanks, customers can bend a thumb twice.

3 . 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。答案写在题号后的横线上。

Citywalk is a new travel trend for youngsters to explore different cultural spots. Gather together a couple of good friends and take a walk through the streets — this is     1     many youngsters in China enjoy doing when they visit a new city. To them, Citywalk means wandering around the city on foot. They can follow a fantastic urban route, experiencing the atmosphere,     2     (explore) old buildings, sipping a cup of coffee, or tasting a variety of local snacks.

In China, the Citywalk trend is spreading from the first-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai     3     the second and third-tier cities, encouraging more participants and event organizers     4     (take) part in. Some organizers invite folk culture    5     (researcher) and enthusiasts to act as tour guides. Citywalk not only     6     (offer) a way for young people to interact with a city but also provides     7     (they) with a new social scene. They can     8     (easy) make friends with people     9     have the same ideas and interests. At the same time, Citywalk represents an opportunity for tour guides and travel service providers to offer a more     10     (profession) service to meet with ever-changing market needs.

4 . Future Industries: Which Ones Will Rule?

As we move towards the future, it is important to consider which industries will have the greatest potential for growth and success. Here are a few of the most promising sectors:

Technology	The technology industry has been on an upward trend for years and shows no signs of slowing down. From artificial intelligence and virtual reality to blockchain and the Internet of Things, there are countless opportunities in this field.
Healthcare	With an aging population and increasing demand for healthcare services, the healthcare industry is expected to see significant growth in the coming years. This includes everything from medical devices and medicines to telemedicine and home health care.
Renewable energy	As concerns about climate change continue to mount, there is growing demand for clean and sustainable energy sources. Solar, wind, and hydropower are just a few of the renewable energy sectors that are ready for explosive growth.
E-commerce	Online shopping has become increasingly popular over the past decade, and this trend shows no signs of stopping. As more people turn to e-commerce for their shopping needs, businesses in this space will continue to thrive.
Education	With the rise of automation and artificial intelligence, there is a growing need for workers with specialized skills and knowledge. This has led to a large increase in demand for education and training programmes, making this sector a promising one for investment.

These are just a few of the many industries that are expected to see significant growth in the coming years. By keeping an eye on these trends, investors can position themselves for success in the future.

1. Which industry has been promoted by the continuous aging society?

A．Technology.

B．Healthcare.

C．E-commerce.

D．Education.

2. What is the direct reason for the increasing emphasis on renewable energy?

A．Global climate change.

B．The improvement of technology.

C．The shortage of non-renewable resources.

D．The globalization and industrial competition.

3. What makes education a promising industry in the future?

A．An increase in population.

B．The demand for online shopping.

C．The development of economy.

D．Training for talents with particular skills.

5 . 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。

Recently, residents in a youth apartment building in downtown Shenzhen have planted the seed, cultivating (形成)     1     unique city lifestyle. They can farm their own land, which can     2     (access) just an elevator ride away to the top of their building. There they can grow vegetables, while     3     (communicate) with other renters and taking in the skyline of the city.

Huang Suyun, the founder of the youth apartment building,     4     (see) positive changes in her own life since “farming” and other social activities were introduced to the rooftop of it.     5     (additional), the experience of tending the gardens allows her     6     (make) friends and get to know others who cither live in the building or visit from outside.

The rooftop heaven covers a total area of 450 square meters and consists     7     a sightseeing zone, a shaded leisure area as well as the urban farming section. “There’s space to exercise, like doing yoga at the leisure zone, and then to walk over to check the vegetables,” says Xie Jing, an architect     8     undertook the project.

An increasing number of urban     9     (resident) at home and abroad have started to seek a social life that promotes environmental     10     (protect) and personal health, which is good news for sustainability and community activity development, experts say.

6 . Yogita Dighe works as a salesperson at an electronics store in Aundh, an upmarket neighbourhood in Pune, India’s ninth-largest city.

Even though she has a comfortable job, Dighe used to be filled with uneasiness at the thought of having to use the store’s toilet. It is a unisex space shared by customers and staff, and is “constantly dirty” owing to overuse, being cleaned only once every day.

A year ago, Dighe discovered a “Ti bus” (“ti” means “her” in Marathi) —a restroom inside a decommissioned bus, parked about five minutes away from her workplace. Since then, she’s used it regularly. Cleaned after every use, the toilets within the bus “feel nice and fresh”.

Currently, 12 decommissioned city buses in Pune have been turned into restrooms by SaraPlast, a private sanitation (卫生设备) company. Each solar-powered bus toilet comes with a full-time female attendant and can be accessed either free of charge or for a fee of 5 rupees, affordable even for low-income women. Showers, breastfeeding and baby-changing stations, and drinking water are all included in the buses to meet the needs of every woman.

A kiosk (小摊棚) selling masks and juices has been set up on one side of the bus, making it a sustainable business. Ads on the bus also bring in profits, which go towards water supply, electricity, repairs and the salary of the attendant who cleans and maintains the restroom from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m.

“Every person, whether rich or poor, should have access to a good, clean toilet,” SaraPlast states, “A public bus goes out of service after 15 years in India. Transforming it into the restroom extends its life by up to two decades, aside from the social service it offers.” This concept was so well received that other cities are following in Pune’s footsteps.

1. Why does Dighe feel uneasy about her store’s toilet?

A．It is far from her present office.	B．It is designed for customers only.
C．It is never fully cleaned by staff.	D．It is continuously in a great mess.

2. What does the underlined word mean in paragraph 3?

A．Advanced.

B．Damaged.

C．Soiled.

D．Retired.

3. What does the “Ti bus” provide?

A．Car repairing service.	B．Dish washing products.
C．Baby caring facilities.	D．Phone charging stations.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．The Restroom on Wheels for Females.	B．The Extra Function of New City Buses.
C．The Project of Defending Human Rights.	D．The Company Offering Cleaning Items.

7 .

HITTING THE BOOKS IN CHINA AND THE WORLD
Reading is a good way to nourish(滋养) people mentally. Recently, Shanghai Library released a report about it. Let’s check out some findings.	Reading time per week in different countries India:        10 hours and 42 minutes Thailand:        9 hours and 24 minutes China:        8 hours Philippines:        7 hours and 36 minutes France:        6 hours and 54 minutes
	Digital reading has become a trend in China ·In 2022, digital readers nationwide reached 506 million, an increase of 2.43 percent compared to 2021. ·An average of 11.58 e-books and 7.08 audiobooks were read per person in China in 2022. ·By 2022, the market for digital reading in China made 41.57 billion yuan, an increase of 18.23 percent compared to 2021.
As technology develops, people primarily read through three methods:	Digital readers in China ·Most of the digital readers are from East China and South China. ·Most of these readers are aged between 26 and 45. ·Males account for 54.3 percent and females 45.7 percent.
A total of 477 million Chinese people were willing to pay for digital reading in 2022.

1. How long do Indians spend reading in a day?

A．Less than 70 minutes.	B．About 80 minutes.
C．About 100 minutes.	D．More than 90 minutes.

2. How many Chinese people were willing to spend money on digital reading in 2022?

A．477 million.

B．415.7 million.

C．494 million.

D．506 million.

3. Who is most likely to be a digital reader in China?

A．A male clerk aged 35.	B．A high school student.
C．A female retired engineer.	D．A female professor aged 50.

8 . The Hadza hunter-gatherers of Tanzania live a life that has not changed much over ten thousand years. They have no crops, no house animals, no permanent shelters. In spite of long exposure to agriculturalist groups around them, the Hadza have maintained their lifestyle.

The story of the spread of agriculture is the story of growing population density (密度). Villages formed, then cities, then nations. Agriculture’s rise, however, came with a price. It introduced infectious diseases, social inequality, occasional famines (饥荒) and war. Professor Jared Diamond of UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) has called the adoption of agriculture “the worst mistake in human history”— a mistake from which we have never recovered.

Looking at the Hadza, you can see why he came to this conclusion. They do not engage in warfare. They do not live densely (稠密地) enough to be threatened by an infectious outbreak. They have no known history of famine (饥荒). The Hadza diet is more stable (稳定 的) and varied than that of most of the world’s citizens. They live almost entirely free of possessions. They enjoy an extraordinary amount of leisure time, “working” — actively pursuing food — only four to six hours a day.

The chief reason the Hadza have been able to maintain their lifestyle so long is that their homeland is not an inviting place. Recently, however, population growth has brought a flood of people into Hadza lands. The region has generally been viewed by outsiders as unused, a Place in need of development. The Hadza, who by nature are not a combative (好战的) people, have almost always moved away instead of fighting.

There are many things to envy about the Hadza, mostly what free spirits they appear to be. Free from schedules, jobs, bosses, bills, traffic, taxes, laws, social duties and money. But who of us could live like them? It’s incredibly risky. Medical help is far away. One bad fall from a tree, one bite from a snake, and you’re dead. The fact is that it’s too late for us to go back to the Hadza lifestyle. Of greater concern is that soon it may be impossible for them to maintain theirs.

1. What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Agriculture’s rise.	B．The growth of population.
C．The formation of village.	D．The appearance of a city.

2. What’s the characteristic of the Hadza?

A．They are always busy in all seasons

B．They like fighting with the other nations

C．They are often in hunger because of fight

D．They are always leading a free life without fight.

3. What can be learned from the last paragraph?

A．It’s convenient for the people of Hadza to get medical care.

B．It’s worth visiting the beautiful scenery of the Hadza.

C．Visitors can be welcomed warmly by the people of the Hadza.

D．The author is worried about the current situation of the Hadza.

4. Which is the best title for the text?

A．Agriculture of the Hadza	B．The Unique Hadza Lifestyle
C．The Attractive Diet of the Hadza	D．The Medical Care of the Hadza

9 . An open-air swimming pool in Bedfordshire, England, proved very popular this winter. The Woburn Lido is usually open from May to September, but this year it stayed open to swimmers throughout the autumn and winter months too.

Until the lockdown(封锁) for England was announced on 4 January, outdoor pools were allowed to remain open. “Demand has taken us by surprise.” said Murray Heining, a volunteer at the Woburn Lido. Over Christmas and New Year, in order to keep up with the demand from swimmers, the lido(露天游泳) had to offer extra slots for people to dive in.

Cold-water swimming has grown in popularity in the UK over the past few years. A survey found that 7.5 million people in England had swum in outdoor pools, as well as lakes, rivers and the sea, in 2018. In some areas, such as the river Wharfe in Yorkshire, this new trend has prompted environmental groups to ensure that the water is cleared of pollution and clean enough for bathers.

Some people make it a regular practice; others just enjoy a thrilling dip on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day. Every year around the UK, people are photographed jumping into icy water, often in fancy dress, and the recent festive period was no exception, despite freezing temperatures.

The Outdoor Swimming Society classifies temperatures below 6℃ as “Baltic” and from 6-11℃ as “freezing”. They advise people to get in the water gradually, so as not to shock the body. Likewise, they recommend warming up gradually, and not rushing the process by leaping into a hot bath when you get out. Instead, they suggest layering up and drinking something warm.

It wasn’t just the water that was cold—many people experienced a white Christmas; snow fell in several counties including Yorkshire and Suffolk. Paul Davies, the UK Met Office’s chief meteorologist (a scientist who studies the weather), said the forecast indicates “the likelihood of the cold conditions experienced recently continuing through January”.

1. Which of the following can replace the word “slots” in Paragraph 2?

A．Volunteers.

B．Solutions.

C．Opportunities.

D．Positions.

2. What can we learn about cold-water swimming in the UK?

A．It is beneficial to environmental protection.

B．It has won people’s affections in recent years.

C．People only go cold-water swimming in festive period.

D．People go cold-water swimming to show off their fancy dresses.

3. What does the Outdoor Swimming Society advise people to do?

A．Shock the body gradually.	B．Have some warm drinks when they get out.
C．Take a hot bath immediately.	D．Avoid swimming in freezing temperatures.

4. What is the best title of this passage?

A．Swimmers Enjoy Chilly Dips	B．Freezing Weather Hits Britain
C．The Woburn Lido Wins Popularity	D．The UK Recovers from the Lockdown

10 . In a human context，multitasking(多任务处理) refers to performing different activities at the same time,such as editing a document or replying to emails while participating in a teleconference. People think that they are capable of doing many things at once. However, the fact is that they are merely switching from one job to another.

Several types of research have been done to see how multitasking affects our brain. A study, conducted to see if multitasking while driving is good or bad,concludes that performance is primarily reduced when there is a resource conflict.

According to studies, the only time you can multitask is when you’re doing two things and one of them doesn’t require your attention or mental energy, for example, jogging while listening to music. In many cases, multitasking has long-tern ,harmful effects on your health, well being, and productivity.

Sometimes the tendency to multitask takes a toll on the relationship and the partner feels neglected. Imagine discussing something with your partner while he or she is constantly engaged on the mobile phone checking social media or email. How would that make you feel?

Researchers investigated if multitasking increases our productivity and efficiency. The findings showed that multitasking made individuals less efficient and less productive, which is contrary to what most multitasks believe.

There is a cognitive(认知的)cost every time we go from one task to another，which reduces our productivity. Multitasking implies you are constantly shifting your attention between multiple tasks—it is no different from being distracted.

We’d like to believe that doing numerous activities at once is achievable, but it comes at the cost of lowering the quality and amount of attention paid to each task. As a result, you’re less productive and less efficient than someone who concentrates on one task at a time.

What’s more, we lose time and energy when we switch tasks. A study found that when switching between different tasks,the amount of time wasted depends on various factors, and it could range from seconds to hours.

1. Why does the author mention jogging and listening to music?

A．To stress multitasking is harmful.	B．To suggest multitasking is difficult.
C．To show multitasking is possible.	D．To prove multitasking is rewarding.

2. Which of the following can replace “takes a toll on” underlined in paragraph 4?

A．is associated with	B．causes damage to
C．benefits from	D．results in

3. What do most multitasks think of multitasking?

A．It extends working hours.	B．It improves work efficiency.
C．It has little to do with work performance.	D．It does harm to mental health.

4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．Is Multitasking a Good Thing?	B．How Can People Achieve Multitasking?
C．Why People Like Multitasking?	D．When Can We Multitask?