听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who did the man meet while waiting for the woman?

A．Norman.

B．Mr Pope.

C．Mrs Pope.

2. Why can’t the man hear the woman clearly?

A．There is something wrong with his ears.

B．The woman speaks in a low voice.

C．It is too noisy nearby.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What part of the man’s body is hurting?

A．The top of his head.

B．The right side of his face.

C．The left side of his mouth.

2. Where does the man decide to go?

A．To a hospital.

B．To a dentist’s office.

C．To his regular doctor’s office.

3. How will the speakers go there?

A．By bus.

B．By bike.

C．By car.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why was the man late again?

A．He got up late.

B．The traffic was heavy.

C．He had an accident on his way.

2. What is the schoolmaster doing now?

A．Giving a class.

B．Meeting a guest.

C．Having a meeting.

3. What does the woman suggest the man do in the end?

A．Cycle to work.

B．Go to bed early.

C．Buy an alarm clock.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What day is it today?

A．Thursday.

B．Friday.

C．Saturday.

2. What kind of party will the girl attend?

A．A birthday party.

B．A welcome party.

C．A goodbye party.

3. Why does the man refuse the girl to drive his car?

A．She can take the subway.

B．She doesn’t have a license.

C．She is not skilled enough to drive.

4. What gift will the girl bring for Jenny?

A．The wooden boat.

B．Chocolate.

C．Some flowers.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who are the listeners?

A．Parents.

B．Students.

C．Teachers.

2. How can the listeners get the information about the procedures?

A．From a brochure.

B．From a doctor.

C．From the speaker.

3. What does the speaker suggest the listeners do in the end?

A．Go to the health center soon.

B．Offer their medical history to the doctor.

C．Make an early appointment with the health center.

Winners of the Broadcom MASTERS

Girls took the top prizes at the Broadcom MASTERS, a science competition for middle school students.

Alaina Gassler

Alaina won the $25,000 Samueli Foundation Prize for the project of reducing blind spots in cars. She was inspired to solve this issue by her mother who didn’t like driving her vehicle because its large A-pillar (A柱) design made her feel in danger. “I started to think about how blind spots were a huge problem in all cars,” said Alaina. So she worked on and solved it.

Sidor Clare

Sidor won the $10,000 Marconi/Samueli Award for Innovation, an honor made by Samueli’s generous donation of his 2012 Marconi Society Prize Award. She developed bricks that could one day be made on Mars, so that humans wouldn’t be required to carry building materials with them in order to build there.

Alexis MacAvoy

Alexis won the $10,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement, which recognized the student whose work and performance showed the most promise in health-related fields and demonstrated an understanding of the many social factors that affect health. She designed a water filter (过滤器) by using carbon to remove heavy metals from water.

Rachel Bergey

Rachel won the $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention, awarded by The Lemelson Foundation to a young inventor creating promising solutions to real-world problems. She developed a trap made of tinfoil (锡纸) and netting for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species causing damage to trees.

1. What is the purpose of Alaina Gassler’s invention?

A．To beautify vehicles.	B．To improve the safety of driving.
C．To decorate the sidewalk for the blind.	D．To reduce the carbon released from cars.

2. Whose invention is related to human health?

A．Alaina Gassler’s.	B．Sidor Clare’s.
C．Rachel Bergey’s.	D．Alexis MacAvoy’s.

3. What is the Broadcom MASTERS about?

A．Art.

B．Sport.

C．Technology.

D．Education.

Earth’s protective ozone(臭氧) layer is slowly but noticeably healing at a pace that would fully mend the hole over Antarctica in about 43 years, a new United Nations report says. The layer of ozone in Earth’s atmosphere shields the planet from harmful radiation linked to skin cancer, cataracts and crop damage. The progress is slow. The global average amount of ozone 18 miles high in the atmosphere won’t be back to 1980 pre-thinning levels until about 2040, the report said. And it won’t be back to normal in the Arctic until 2045. Antarctica, where it’s so thin there’s an annual giant gaping hole in the layer, won’t be fully fixed until 2066, the report said.

Scientists and environmental advocates across the world have long hailed the efforts to heal the ozone hole—springing out of a 1987 agreement called the Montreal Protocol that called on all countries to ban a class of chemicals often used in refrigerants and aerosol—as one of the biggest ecological victories for humanity. “Our success in phasing out ozone-eating chemicals shows us what can and must be done to transition away from fossil fuels, reduce greenhouse gases and so limit temperature increase,” professor Petteri Taalas said in a statement. Signs of healing were reported four years ago although the observations at that point were in the early stages. “Those numbers of recovery have solidified a lot recently,” Petteri said.

“There has been a sea change in the way our society deals with ozone reducing substances,” said lead researcher David W. Fahey. Decades ago, people could go into a store and buy a can of refrigerants that eat away at the ozone. Now, not only are the substances banned but they are no longer much in people’s homes or cars, replaced by cleaner chemicals.

Natural weather patterns in the Antarctic also affect ozone hole levels. And the past couple years, the holes have been a bit bigger because of that but the overall trend is one of healing. This is “saving 2 million people every year from skin cancer,” United Nations Environment Programme Director Inger Andersen said in an email.

1. What can be concluded about ozone layer from the United Nations report?

A．It has been improved.	B．It has little harmful radiation now.
C．It will be in the best condition in 2040.	D．It will free Antarctica of biological risks in 2066.

2. What leads to present situation of ozone layer?

A．New household appliances.	B．Development in fossil fuels.
C．Global efforts and cooperation.	D．Measures to slow global warming.

3. What happens to substances consuming ozone?

A．They are likely to be prohibited.	B．They are not easily obtainable currently.
C．They fail to meet great demand.	D．They are produced at a low cost.

4. Which one of the following can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Antarctic: a promising island.

B．Ozone layer: on track to recovery.

C．Restoration Progress: Overcoming Challenges.

D．The Montreal Protocol: A Global Success Story.

A fourth color might be added to traffic lights to better realize the potential of self-driving vehicles, as stated in a recent paper by researchers at North Carolina State University in the US.

Autonomous vehicles can do more than just drive-they are able to sense their surroundings and upload information. A shared network gives orders to stop at a crossing based on traffic conditions.

The added white lights would be used to signal to human drivers that autonomous vehicles are managing the upcoming traffic flow intelligently. Drivers don’t have to check the traditional lights if the white one is on. “The white lights will tell human drivers to simply follow the car in front of them,” one of the study authors Ali Hajbabaie told the university’s website.

Simulated (模拟的) models showed that autonomous vehicles were able to improve traffic flow on their own. Introducing the white light also has a positive effect on reducing fuel consumption. The higher the percentage of autonomous vehicles at a crossing, the faster the traffic moves, reducing about 40 to 99 percent of the total delay time.

What kind of infrastructure (基础设施) is needed as self-driving technology thrives? In an interview with China Surveying and Mapping magazine, Liu Jingnan at the Chinese Academy of Engineering shared his answers.

To begin with, the vehicle’s network that collects data about the environment and shares the data with other vehicles needs to be intelligent. High-precision maps are needed for autonomous vehicles to plan routes in detail. They can provide both updated information on traditional maps and real-time changes, such as accidents.

For example, when driving around a curve, the navigation (导航) system in the vehicle needs to calculate the safe speed based on the map’s information. And if the area is foggy, the network has to alarm the other cars to slow down.

Other elements on the road need to be upgraded too. For example, road markings should be precise and readable for machines. Sensors should be built on sidewalks and roads to allow vehicles to predict potentially dangerous situations.

1. What is the purpose of adding a white light to traffic lights?

A．To signal to self-driving cars when to stop.

B．To help driverless cars assess traffic conditions.

C．To tell human drivers to go after the cars in front.

D．To signal to human drivers to pass the cars ahead.

2. According to the article, what effect would the introduction of self-driving cars bring about?

A．Increased road safety.	B．Reduced fuel efficiency.
C．Less time stuck in traffic.	D．Unpredictable traffic patterns.

3. What is a function of high-precision maps in self-driving technology?

A．To calculate a safe speed for vehicles.	B．To provide real-time weather updates.
C．To plan routes for autonomous vehicles.	D．To offer real-time data on road conditions.

4. What does the author intend to prove in the second-to-last paragraph?

A．The advantages of autonomous vehicles.

B．The role of the navigation system in self-driving cars.

C．The application of the infrastructure in self-driving cars.

D．The efficiency of self-driving cars handling emergencies.

AQ, or Adversity Quotient (逆商), refers to an individual’s capacity to effectively navigate and overcome adversities. It shares similarities with concepts such as resilience (应力) and persistence. Those with a high AQ have the ability to bounce back after facing setbacks.     1    

Adaptability to shifting circumstances

Similar to how creatures in the natural world must adapt to survive, individuals in the professional realm must also embrace change. Individuals with high AQ understand that change is constant and inevitable, and instead of resisting it, they embrace it as an opportunity for growth and development.     2    

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Emotional stability is a crucial quality when facing adversity. Individuals with a high AQ possess the capacity to manage their emotions effectively, ensuring that they do not get overwhelmed by negativity or despair. They remain calm under pressure and approach problems with a clear and rational mindset.

Positive Mindset

High AQ individuals maintain a positive and optimistic outlook on life. They usually view adversities as temporary hurdles and believe in their ability to overcome them.     4     They also use setbacks as stepping stones towards personal development positively.

Problem-Solving Skills

    5     They possess creative problem-solving abilities and a flexible mindset that allows them to identify effective solutions to overcome difficulties. They approach problems with a strategic mindset, analyzing the situation, and finding practical and efficient ways to resolve them.

A．Ability for self-management.

B．Capacity for emotional regulation.

C．Cultivating AQ is essential for personal growth.

D．Such individuals often exhibit the following qualities.

E．High AQ individuals excel at finding effective solutions.

F．They actively pursue growth through challenging situations.

G．Their ability to adapt enables them to overcome diverse challenges.

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。

A new chain of coffee shops has sprung up in the city of Wuxi, East China’s Jiangsu province, themed on the ancient Huishan clay figurine (泥人) culture—with a few modern adaptations. The Nanimomo Cafe chain has expanded     1     (rapid) since May last year and now has 11     2     (branch) in operation. The coffee shops display     3     range of figurines and related creative cultural products. In addition     4     drinking coffee, visitors can choose whether     5     (have) a go at making clay sculptures on site.

Huishan clay figurines are made from the black clay found at the foot of Huishan Mountain in Wuxi. They are said to have a     6     (record) history of more than 400 years. And they     7     (list) among the first batch (批) of China’s national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006. In Wuxi dialect, Huishan clay figurines are pronounced nanimomo. The two most famous     8     (tradition) figurines are A Fu and A Xi, meaning “good fortune” and “joy”, and the factory has designed and produced several new figurines, such as Nani and Momo,    9     are more modern and attractive to young consumers. There are also several cute and colorful characters,    10     (carry) different types of food for which Wuxi is famous: spare ribs (排骨), peaches and steamed buns.

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at a school. One particular sixth grader, Pablo, was struggling with fluency in reading, so after class I suggested that he get extra practice by reading aloud to his mom while she prepared dinner each evening. This was something I routinely encouraged my struggling students to do. Imagine my surprise when Pablo responded by starting to cry. He said, “My mom can’t cook dinner!” Then he cried harder. Eventually, he calmed down enough to tell me that his mom was only able to “cry in her bed” when he got home every afternoon. He said that he was caring for his six-month-old baby brother by himself from the time he got home each day. His mother, it seemed, had a bad tooth and was in extreme pain. He said that his father didn’t have enough money to get it fixed, and that there was no way for her to go to a dentist. This child’s heart was broken for his mom.

I was speechless! He was still crying when he left me that day, and I promised him I would try to help. I kept asking myself how I could help this student. How could I help his mother when we didn’t even speak the same language?

The next day, I sent a note, which a friend helped me translate, to Pablo’s mother asking if she would like me to find someone to help her. The following day, Pablo brought me a note from his mom accepting my offer to help.

Meanwhile, I had been doing some networking among my friends asking if anyone knew a dentist who might do some free work for this lady. At the time, I was not able to pay for the work to be done myself. Several friends suggested a dental office that had recently opened up in the area, thinking that they might be willing to provide the services. I didn’t want to waste a lot of time going to several dentists, so I prayed that this would be the one.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Stopping by the dental office, I went to the reception desk.

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Pablo’s mother came to meet the dentist at the appointed time.

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