1 . During the Labor Day Holiday, Zha Liguo, at our guide, enjoyed sunrises and sunsets over Huangshan. He was joined by thousands of followers who enjoyed the views on their phones in what is known as “cloud tourism”. During the holiday, Zha would begin his day with a broadcast of the sunrise at the mountaintop. He then would hike across the grand valley and wait for the sunset with his mobile phone.

Having worked in the tourism industry for two decades, Zha began experimenting with live stream in 2022. His positive attitude, engaging presentation, and high quality filming in particular, have helped him attract 700,000 followers.

Not far away from Huangshan, the Hongcun Village is also exploring new possibilities. In less than a year since the village created an official livestream account, it has gained more than 100, 000 followers.

“In addition to the landscape, we also take the audience closer to local folk customs, such as lantern making and wood carving. Compared with the traditional tour, ‘cloud tourism’ can give them a much deeper understanding of a place,” said a manager of a local tourist agency.

“Cloud tourism” has not only increased the appeal of tourist attractions in Hongcun Village but also boosted the growth of local industries. The sales of products in the scenic zone shot up in live stream shows and at present about 40 local tour guides regularly live stream. The live video streams have also cultivated (培养) a huge potential customer base. “I would love to go to Huangshan in the future,” read a message left in Zha’s live stream.

1. What did Zha do in early May?

A．He landed a job as at our guide.	B．He met followers over Huangshan.
C．He broadcast day breaks and night falls.	D．He shared routines of daily life online.

2. Which helped Zha attract followers most?

A．His quality filming.	B．His creative experiments.
C．His positive attitude.	D．His engaging presentation.

3. What can be inferred about the Hongcun Village?

A．It draws attention for natural streams.

B．It is located in the valley of Huangshan.

C．It benefits financially from-livestream.

D．It explores possibilities with landscape.

4. What impact might cloud tourism have?

A．Introducing some new folk customs.

B．Helping locals to admire the scenery.

C．Promoting the woodcarving techniques.

D．Attracting tourists to explore the site.

2 . Have you ever noticed how much nicer you are to your friends than to yourself?

We comfort our friends and cheer on their achievements, yet we constantly criticize ourselves. We regret making mistakes. We compare ourselves to others. We don’t feel we are worthy enough. It’s endless.

Self-criticism actually serves a purpose. It helps people survive by adapting ourselves to social standards. Follow the standards and you will remain secure; step outside the lines and you will risk potential danger. This is why the negative self-talk is critical—it’s trying to keep you safe.

Strangely enough, as the brain circuit forces us to reflect what we did wrong, it responds with support for our friends. So how can we treat ourselves with the care we give our friends? We start by understanding how self-criticism operates.

When we are not concentrated on something, the brain circuit runs. We passively listen to these negative thoughts which interrupt our ability to focus and sleep. The self-criticism creates over thinking. For example, someone who loses a love done might think, “I’m so down. Why can’t I get over this?” and then, “I can’t handle anything.” When trying to make meaning from self-criticism, we slip into a cycle, which makes us feel we are not enough: not successful enough, not lovable enough, not worthy enough...It convinces us that we will be happy and safe when we achieve something. Yet when we achieve that, our wish to equal the achievements of others finds us some new in security. Nothing will ever be good enough.

Only when we stop the self-criticism can we hear our inner voice. Let go of the desire to “keep up with the Joneses” and then step more fully into ourselves. Next, think about what you would say to friends in a similar situation. It helps us out of the negative cycle and access our caring and supportive side. It is time for us to treat ourselves like we treat our friends.

1. Why does self-criticism matter?

A．It adapts people to critical standards.	B．It helps people avoid potential risks.
C．It ensures people’s security in society.	D．It assists people to achieve life purpose.

2. What in mainly talked about in paragraph 5?

A．How the brain circuit is formed.	B．How self-criticism affects people.
C．How it feels to lose a love done.	D．How criticism creates over thinking.

3. What might the underlined sentence “keep up with the Joneses” in paragraph 6 mean?

A．Handle difficulties with case.	B．Possess abundant wealth.
C．Get rid of the heavy pressure.	D．Match the success of others.

4. What does the author suggest us doing?

A．Making meaning from criticism.	B．Treating ourselves with kindness.
C．Reflecting on mistakes regularly.	D．Offering nice comments to others.

3 . As a worrying number of youngsters take up vaping (电子烟), the Government has announced a crackdown on laws to stop kids from becoming addicted to the dangerous habit.

Disposable (一次性的) vapes are now set to be banned in the UK as part of the Prime Minister’s new legislation (立法) to “stop youth vaping in its tracks”. Recent research shows that one in five teens has now tried vaping, despite it being illegal for under-18s, and half of those who vape between 18 and 24 do so despite having no history of smoking.

Last year, figures showed the number of adults using e-cigarettes in the UK had risen to the highest rate on record at roughly 4.3 million Brits. According to the charity Action on Smoking and Health, almost 1,000 serious adverse reactions to vapes were logged, including five deaths linked to e-cigarettes in the last decade.

And it’s not just over-the-count er vapes at the center of the country’s vaping crisis — fake e-cigarettes with deadly chemicals have sparked concerns. An investigation by the Mirror in 2023revealed one man’s fears for his life after he suffered a collapsed lung as a result of a fake, unlicensed pack of vapes purchased from a corner shop in County Durham.

Alex Gittins,31, thought he bagged himself a bargain but ended up in hospital just hours later. He said: “I noticed an awful chemical taste in the back of my throat, then five to 10minutes later I felt what was like a stitch. I’m lying in A&E thinking I was going to die.”

A regular vaper was told he had just a one percent chance of survival after being left in need of a double lung transplant. Jackson Allard, 22, underwent the life-saving operation on January 1, putting an end to a series of serious health issues.

Medical expert Stephanie Hansen has voice d concerns about the unknown long-term effects of e-cigarettes. She said: “Vaping or e-cigarette use is relatively new, so we don’t necessarily know a lot of the long-term effects of vaping and that’s honestly one of the scariest things about it.”

1. What has the recent research found?

A．20 percent of UK teenagers have once vaped.	B．It’s against the law for teens to buy vapes.
C．Vaping is commoner than smoking in the UK.	D．5 people died because of vaping last year.

2. Why are two examples given in Paragraphs 5 and 6?

A．To suggest it’s easy to be addicted to vaping.	B．To state vaping ruins people’s health seriously.
C．To indicate it’s illegal to buy fake e-cigarettes.	D．To show the number of people vaping is on the rise.

3. Which of the following might Stephanie Hansen agree with?

A．It remains to be seen in what way vaping affects people.

B．It will be long before people know the bad effects of vaping.

C．It matters to inform people of the potential danger of vaping.

D．It is difficult to prohibit adults from buying e-cigarettes.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Research into the habits of smokers in Britain.	B．Causes of teens’ addiction to vaping in Britain.
C．British health issues drawing public attention.	D．British government prohibiting disposable vapes.

4 . People don’t usually become homeless suddenly. It’s a chutes-and-ladders (阶梯状) process. A large new statewide study takes a closer look at the period just before homelessness, by asking a representative sample of almost 3,200 homeless people from all over the state about the dilemma they fell into, and what would have helped.

Some of the findings were unsurprising: in the state with the nation’s largest homeless population, people are unhoused because they don’t have enough money, or have experienced trauma (创伤). A quarter of all survey participants had experienced family violence, and their lives and health get much worse once homelessness strikes. But some of the report’s data run counter to popular perception: for example, most homeless people are not from out of state, contrary to the common belief that homeless people move to California for the weather and policies.

The study’s lead author, Dr. Margot Kushel, says there’s a “doom loop” of homelessness, where people have jobs that don’t cover living expenses, so they lose their homes, and the resulting instability makes it harder to keep their jobs.

Kushel points to really exciting models of homelessness prevention, where in low-income communities, they’ll have subway and bus posters saying, “Are you at risk of becoming homeless? Call us.” These programs might offer anything from cash to finding landlords or roommates. “What was really striking to us was how little money people thought it would have taken,” says Kushel. Most participants suggested that less than $500 a month, or a onetime payment of $10,000, would have kept them housed. Kushel cautions that the vast majority of mental health issues among the study participants are anxiety and depression. It’s likely that the lack of resources results in those conditions, rather than the illness causing the homelessness. “The driving issue is clearly the deep poverty,” Kushel says.

1. What does the study focus on?

A．The homeless’ nationalities.	B．The current situation of the homeless.
C．Homeless people’s previous experiences.	D．The solution to wiping out homelessness.

2. Which of the followings surprised the researchers?

A．Deep poverty gives rise to homelessness.

B．Most participants have experienced domestic violence.

C．The majority of homeless people are native Californian.

D．Homeless people move to California for the weather and policies.

3. What does the underlined phrase “doom loop” probably mean in paragraph 3?

A．A terrible circle.	B．A different situation.
C．An improved condition.	D．An unpredictable future.

4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Anxiety and depression caused homelessness.	B．People expected a very low charge of housing.
C．Homeless prevention exists in all communities.	D．The program offers accommodation free of charge.

5 . Generally, most people feel delighted when birthday comes, especially children. They count the days and can’t wait to send ________ to their friends, in hope of getting together and enjoying a birthday cake. ________, not everyone is excited about birthday. There are many people out there who never ________ to celebrate it. They find the day as ________ as any other day. Nothing in their routine changes in the name of ________.

This may be common in those who are in their 50’s or older. For some people in this age, life becomes a ________ that is going on and on and at a ________ pace. They feel like losing control of their time and every passing year ________ the fear of dying soon. This is not good as it stimulates negativity. But some people do so and they can’t ________ it. Their birthday is nothing more than ________ news for them.

Some people do not like to come to the notice of others due to any possible reason on this earth. They just don’t want to be the ________of others. You may feel surprised about this nature but they like to remain as part of the crowd. Birthdays are ________ to this feeling as they bring sudden ________ to people.

There is also another part of the population that thinks it is a ________ of money. Their logic is, why lose the hard-earned ________ for the pleasure of three to four hours?

1.

A．blessings

B．greetings

C．invitation

D．gratitude

2.

A．Anyway

B．Besides

C．Therefore

D．Nevertheless

3.

A．long

B．refuse

C．remember

D．manage

4.

A．normal

B．active

C．exciting

D．busy

5.

A．leisure

B．celebration

C．sympathy

D．admiration

6.

A．reality

B．dream

C．story

D．journey

7.

A．consistent

B．slower

C．faster

D．steadier

8.

A．cuts up

B．builds up

C．takes up

D．breaks up

9.

A．help

B．get

C．make

D．put

10.

A．wonderful

B．awful

C．unexpected

D．rare

11.

A．pride

B．example

C．focus

D．burden

12.

A．familiar

B．fundamental

C．similar

D．contrary

13.

A．shelter

B．attention

C．sign

D．appearance

14.

A．budget

B．collection

C．waste

D．lack

15.

A．reputation

B．rest

C．time

D．salary

6 . It has become easy for students to find and copy published material. But copying another person’s writing without giving them credit can get students and other scholars into big trouble.     1    

American copyright law protects original works of authorship including books, movies, music, images and artworks.     2     The owner can sell a copyright or permit others to use it because it is property and property ownership is protected by law in the U. S.

The idea is that copyright helps society. If people can gain from their own creations, which are called their intellectual property (知识产权), then more people will want to create original works. The law, however, permits the unlicensed use of copyrighted works under what is called fair use. Fair use can include criticism, comment, news reporting, education and research.     3     In education, students can include small parts of copyrighted work in their writing and research. But they must provide credit to the original creators through a citation which gives details about the source.

Just as it is easy to copy, it is also easy for professors to know if a student has plagiarized. First, there are computer programs and artificial intelligence, tools that compare students’ papers to large databases of published writing.     4     Second, if English is not a student’s first language, a professor might recognize a change in wording and writing style. This could bring more attention to the student’s paper.

    5     Professors could simply warn a student not to do it again, lower their grade, or they might fail the student in that class. In more extreme cases, a student may be temporarily banned or expelled from school.

A．This behavior is called plagiarism.

B．However, there are some limitations.

C．Plagiarism is punished in different ways.

D．Students must follow university policies on academic behavior.

E．They can identify whether students have copied published writing.

F．For example, it can automatically create citation s and combine them into a list.

G．The protection extends to computer software and the design of buildings and structures.

7 . When people think of word innovators throughout history, male writers likely come to mind. Shakespeare is credited with inventing more than 1,700 words, including “bedroom”, “courtship” and “swagger”. Charles Dickens is said to have first used the words “butterfingers” and “doormat”, and Dr. Seuss reportedly came up with “nerd”.

But despite contributions from famous writers, historians say another group has an even greater impact on the development of language: teenage girls. Women lead up to 90 percent of linguistic (语言的) changes, as sociolinguist William Labov observed in the early 2000s. In fact, he wrote, women are often linguistically ahead of men “by a full generation”.

Now women are leading the charge online. Though Oxford University Press’2023 word of the year, “rizz”, meaning charm, was coined by a man, several runners-up, including “situationship” and “swiftie” were inspired or first used by women. The term “goblin mode”, which refers to lazy behavior, was Oxford’s 2022 word of the year and appears to have been first used by a woman on Twitter in 2009.

It’s often impossible to tell who first used new words. But whether or not young girls invent new phrases, they are more likely to be early adopters of the latest lingo (术语), says University of Toronto linguist Sali Tagliamonte, “They’re pushing changes forward.”

There are a handful of possible reasons why girls lead lexical (词汇的) innovation. According to Gretchen McCulloch, author of Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language, women tend to be more socially aware. They have larger social circles and may be exposed to more language diversity. And because women tend to be caregivers, boys usually learn language from their mothers, whereas women and girls learn words from other women.

1. Why does the author mention some words coined by male writers?

A．To compare male and female writers.

B．To introduce some well-known writers.

C．To lead in the topic to be talked about.

D．To put forward a point to be proved.

2. Which of the following words was invented by a male?

A．Rizz.

B．Situationship.

C．Swiftie.

D．Goblin mode.

3. Who thinks women’s social awareness contributes to lexical innovation?

A．Dr. Seuss.	B．William Labov.
C．Sali Tagliamonte.	D．Gretchen McCulloch.

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

A．New Words Are Added to English Dictionaries

B．Female Teens Take a Lead in Linguistic Changes

C．Women Are More Sensitive to Language Diversity

D．New Terms Make Communication More Colorful

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 a specially designed studio theater in Hangzhou, a latest Yueju Opera production, New Dragon Gate Inn performed by Xiao Bai Hua Opera troupes (剧团), has emerged     1     an immediate hit. It not only showcases a traditional art form that definitely    2     (deserve) more attention, but also wins younger audiences who are usually not opera-goers.

The name of the adapted work is the same as that of the 1992 classic martial arts film.     3     (wise), the Shaoxing Opera captures the interest of a younger audience by combining traditional Chinese opera with modern theater models and dramatic concepts. The audience sits very close to the performers, engaging with them and immersing themselves in     4     unique and fascinating viewing experience.

Through her cross-dressed role Jia Ting, 31-year-old female performer Chen Lijun has suddenly risen to fame due to her gorgeous appearance, elegant air     5     skillful performance. A livestream of the opera in August attracted millions of viewers and sparked heated discussions online,    6     (earn) over 14,000 comments. Clips of her performances, such as a scene    7     she effortlessly spins the landlady around with just one arm, went viral on various social media     8     (platform).

In addition to the bold and innovative     9     (adapt), the marketing approach has also been a new experiment that has turned out successful. This is a positive step in the revival of this ancient art. The success of New Dragon Gate Inn signals a     10     (promise) future for other traditional Chinese art forms.

9 . Facing change and disorder, most people either respond or react. Responding, a spin-off (派生物) of the word responsibility, is considerate and thoughtful. Reacting, on the other hand, literally means to meet one action with another. It is immediate and rash. Responding creates more space between an event and what you do, or don’t do, about it. In that space, you gain a better understanding of what is happening. So you rarely regret responding. But you often regret reacting.

Plenty has been written about what you can do internally to cultivate responsiveness. For instance, one study showed how your internal emotions helps create space between you and a difficult situation. Mindfulness meditation (冥想) is also beneficial. But the external matters, too. If you regularly inhabit reactive environments, it’s hard not to become a more reactive person.

I’ve experienced this firsthand. When I spend too much time on social media, I’m more likely to snap on my children, feel restless and frustrated, and my work — my ability to think deeply — suffers significantly. Yet I’m becoming increasingly concerned that it’s not just me and it’s not just social media, but our entire culture that is making us more reactive, essentially turning us into disturbed and worried at a time when we need our humanity more than ever.

Our modern economy increasingly relies on drawing people’s attention. It rewards speed, fashion, and anger. Reactivity is a feature not a bug. It aims to be first, to be extreme, and to capture as much gaze as possible. It’s why start-up companies pride themselves on “moving fast and breaking things.” It’s why the space for reasonable disagreement and discussion on college campuses seems to be shrinking by the day, giving way to hatred and attack instead.

There are no silver bullet solutions, but clearly naming and describing the problem is an important first step: Our culture and economy encourage reactivity; as a result, we’re becoming a more reactive people, precisely at a time when our most pressing challenges — war, pandemic, climate change — require our great capacity to respond.

1. How is responding different from reacting?

A．Responding results in more immediate emotions.

B．Responding brings us deeper understanding of things.

C．Responding harms the development of economy.

D．Responding needs mindfulness meditation.

2. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Social media limits our ability to think deeply.

B．Being more reactive is a matter of personal preference.

C．Modern culture and economy aids responsive behavior.

D．War, pandemic and climate change require us to respond.

3. What might the writer continue talking about?

A．How our culture encourages reactivity.	B．How reactivity affects us.
C．How responsive behavior boosts economy.	D．How we can develop responsive behavior.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Name Emotions or Embrace Hatred	B．Avoid Social Media or You Suffer
C．Practice Responding or Regret Reacting	D．Inhabit Spacious Rooms or Harmony Shrinks

10 . Not everyone is excited about birthdays. There are many people out there who never feel excited about it.     1    Going to office, wrestling with crowded public transport, having lunch in set duration, everything goes with the normal routine.

    2    What exactly makes them feel nothing special on the day of their bith?

This may be common in those who are in their 50’s, 60’s, or 70’s... For some people in this age, life becomes a journey that is going on and on and on at a faster pace. They feel like losing control of their time and every passing year doubles the fear of dying soon. This is not good as it is negative.    3    

Some people do not like to come to the notice of others due to any possible reason on this earth. You may feel amazed about this nature. But they like to remain as part of the crowd.    4    Because they bring people in sudden attention. They prefer to remain silent and follow the normal routine of daily life.

Here comes another part of the population that thinks it is a waste of money.    5    This also includes people who are in debt and have multiple obligations. For instance, mostly a mess of short-term debts contributes to act strangely and expense restriction.

Instead of aiming for a perfect day, set realistic expectations for your birthday.

A．They don’t like it either.

B．But they can’t help doing so.

C．Birthdays are contrary to this feeling.

D．What makes them act so indifferent after all?

E．Everyone wants to know the plans of the birthday.

F．They do not spend on those who do not help earn money.

G．Nothing in their routine changes in the name of celebration.