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Pre-reading
Think about the following questions:
1. What kind of job interests you as a teenager and why?
2. What expenses might you need to consider before taking the job?
W it would help her develop confidence and practical skills at a young age. Little did I know it would be a learning experience for me, too.
The saying, “"You must
spend money to make money,”held true for my teenager. Before she saw her first paycheck as a server, she needed to purchase work clothes. My husband and I decided to fund these costs,considering them an investment in her job skills. We also invested time in driving her to and from events, but soon found that our family schedule and her enthusiasm for working wouldn't always fit together, which meant she had to turn down some opportunities.
Still, we tried to take turns driving her because we saw how much our daughter enjoyed her job. She loved serving food at parties and weddings. But there were stressful times, too. After a wedding at which drinks were spilled at the head table, she came home upset.“Some mistakes were my fault,”she told us.We shared our own embarrassing moments to show that no one, including adults, does their job perfectly all the time.We reminded her that what matters is how she learns from mistakes.
Our daughter was excited to earn her own money and even more excited to spend it. Her first paycheck disappeared in a flash. We wanted her to enjoy her purchasing power, but without spending every last coin she'd earned. Eventually,we made a deal: She would keep most of her earnings, but the rest would be put into a savings account. The arrangement gave her enough money for everyday purchases while ensuring she could build up savings over time.
She also learned the importance of work-life balance.When she wanted to work on the same weekend she played in a soccer tournament, I considered saying no but ultimately let her sign up. By the end of that day, she was extremely tired.Now, she prioritizes her activitiesstudying, working, playing soccer, and spending time with friendsbecause she has realized she can't do it all.
Whatever career our daughter pursues, I know someday she'll no longer need our close support to do well in her job. When that day comes, we'll continue cheering her on from a distance.
Postreading
()Mind map
根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容，在空白處填入一個恰當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~。
Readingcomprehension
How the author supported her daughter's first job
1. What is the primary lesson the author learned from supporting her daughter's job?
A.Career investment matters.
B. Teenagers lack independence.
C.Financial management comes first.
D. Strict schedules should be arranged.
2. How did the author help her daughter get through challenging situations?
A. By correcting her mistakes.
B.By offering emotional support.
C.By encouraging self-improvement.
D. By providing professional guidance.
3.What agreement did the author and her daughter reach regarding her earnings?
A. Money control by parents.
B.Setting some money aside.
C. Equal distribution of income.
D.Spending freely for daily purchases.
| 1. money and time · Funding work clothes ·Providing 2. |
| Let her know 3. happen at work ·Learning lessons from them |
| Help her develop a 4. plan ·Adopting a 5. spending strategy ·Putting some money into a(n) 6. |
| Helpherlearn tokeep a balancebetweenwork and life ·Understanding one has 7. energy during the day · Prioritizing 8. |
4.What can be inferred from the daughter's experience about work-life balance?
A. Improving work efficiency leads to better balance.
B.Time management is essential for achieving work-life balance.
C. Striking a balance between work and life requires equal emphasis on both.
D. Making appropriate choices is key to maintaining a sustainable balance.
ssignment 3
完形填空
■李莎莎
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
Beep! Beep!Beep! My arm swung over automatically and hit the snooze button（貪睡按鈕）on my alarm clock this morning.I 1 back down, hoping to give my brain a few more minutes to 2 but it was not to be. \underline{{\begin{array}{r l}\end{array}}}3 Iheard the sound of a thick tail hitting my nightstand while a wet tongue kept licking my hand. It was our new puppy, Hank. He's extremely \underline{{4}} .I sat up, petted his head, and started to pull on my clothes to take him for his morning \underline{{5}} I got a happy “Aroo Aroo”for my \llcorner and I laughed. We headed out, and along the way Hank stopped to \llcorner our cat, Miss Alice.He leaned close to her and smelled her while she meowed and rubbed (蹭)herself against him.I 8 again at this growing boy.
Hank \underline{{9}} me of that old saying,“Money will buy you a good dog,but it will never buy the wag(搖擺） of his tail."” Since Hank first 10my daughter's heart with his big brown eyes at the rescue shelter, we had paid a lot in 11fees and vet(獸醫(yī)）visits,but the love he showered on us was always 12 given. What a wonderful way to live!
We should all \underline{{13}} the lessons dogs teach us.They are wonderful examples of how to give \underline{{14}} unconditionally, and to live life with a sense of \underline{{15}} We may not have tails to wag but we do have smiles to share, love to shower and joy to spread.
1. A. looked B. leaned C. lay D. slid
2. A. speed up B. wake up C.cool down D. slow down
3.A. Gradually B.Eventually C.Luckily D. Suddenly
4.A. curious B.brave C. energetic D. powerful
5. A. ride B. walk C. meal D. hike
6.A. efforts B. attempts C.ideas D. praises
7. A. follow B.monitor C. attack D. greet
8.A. smiled B.nodded C. waved D. stared
9. A. informed B.convinced C.warned D. reminded
10.A. broke B.read C. melted D. saved
11. A. service B.adoption C.school D. management
12. A. timely B. simply C. secretly D. freely
13.A. share B. transform C.learn D.complete
14.A. attention B. affection C. assistance D. approval
15.A. playfulness B. closeness C. belonging D. responsibility
讀后續(xù)寫
■李霞連
閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
screamed,“Stay away! I'll call the police!"
I moved to the suburbs of the city in search of peace. So, Ifound a charming little house on the edge of a small neighborhood. It's the kind of place where everyone knows everyone and time seems to slow down.
But what I got was something else entirely.My closest neighbor Mrs Harrington was a woman in her 60s. From the moment I moved in,she was distant.She avoided eye contact and made it clear that she wasn't interested in neighborly chats.But that wasn't what caught my attention.What really interested me was the little hut just about 20 feet away from her house.
Every day,the old woman would go to the hut at 9 am and again at ^{9}{pm} With two shopping bags in hand, she would stay in the hut for about half an hour before returning to her house.
"What is she doing in there?I thought. "What's in there? Who's in there?
Suddenly,Ifelt like a detective（偵探）trying to figure out what the woman was up to. One afternoon,I decided to find out for myself. I waited until I saw her step outside with her bags, and then leisurely walked over, pretending to be out for a walk. When I reached the hut, I spotted a small gap in the wooden door. Looking inside through the gap,I found that there were about ten dogs inside.Some were lying down, some were curled up(縮）in corners,and others were pacing nervously. They were all different breeds (品種), shapes and sizes, and they all looked sickly and extremely thin.
At that time,Mrs Harrington found me outside the hut and
"What are you doing with all these dogs here? Why are they locked up here? I'm calling the police!" I said directly.
"It's not what you think,” she said.“Calm down, and I'll tell you."
注意：
(1)續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150個左右；
(2)請按如下格式作答。
“I'm not hurting them,” she continued.“I'm saving them." I apologized to her and offered to help.
主題語境鏈接—
人與社會
閱讀理解
常劍光
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
In an age when teenagers turn to the Internet for life advice, a new digitalfriend has entered their lives: artificial intelligence. According to newresearch,parents have noideawhat their children are telling it, northe emotional digital relationships they're creating.
Led by information sciences professor Yang Wang from the University of Illinois,the study represents one of the first comprehensive studies examining how generative AI(GAI) negatively affects teenagers.
“"AI technologies are developing so quickly, and so are the ways people use them,” says Professor Wang.“There are some things we can learn from past experience, such as addiction and inappropriate behavior on social media and online gaming."
The study’s findings paint a picture of teenagers using AI in ways their parents never imagined.While parents typically see AI as something that aids learning and functions like a search engine, teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support, relationship advice,and social interaction.More concerning was parents’limited understanding of the data their children might be sharing with these AI systems, including details of personal medical records and private aspects of their social lives.
The study found that teenagers have their own set of concerns, including addiction toAI chatbots and unauthorized use of their personal information. They also expressed broader societal concerns about AI replacing human labor.
What makes this situation particularly challenging is that, unlike traditional social media platforms, GAI systems generate unique content in real-time.As a result,implementing effective security measures to identify and prevent inappropriate content becomes extremely difficult.
Looking ahead, the research team is developing practical solutions.They're creating a classification(分類）of risk categories to help identify early warning signs of risky behavior, such as excessive （過度的）time spent on GAI platforms or concerning conversation patterns.“This is a cross-disciplinary(跨學(xué)科的）topic,and we're trying to solve it in cross-disciplinary ways involving education, psychology and our knowledge of safety and risk management,” Wang explains.“It has to be a technical and a social interaction solution."
1. What is the main purpose of the study led by Professor Wang?
A.To compare the use of AI between teenagers and adults.
B. To explore the risks that generative AI poses to teenagers.
C. To study how teenagers use AI for academic purposes.
D. To examine how parents use AI to monitor their children.
2. How do parents usually view AI according to the study?
A. As a tool for academic assistance.
B.As a replacement for human labor.
C.As a source for emotional support.
D. As a platform for sharing views.
3. What makes it hard to carry out security measures for GAI systems?
A. The inadequacy of platform security.
B.The challenge of traditional social media.
C.The process of dynamic content creation.
D. The difficulty in identifying inappropriate content.
4.Which of the following best describes the solution the research team is developing?
A. A technical fix for platform issues.
B.A multi-field effort for risk handling.
C.A social solution mainly about conversations.
D.An early warning system for traditional platforms.
閱讀填空
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Active listening involves fully engaging with the person speaking, understanding what they're saying, and responding thoughtfully. 1 This, in turn, promotes positive communication. Active listening involves several techniques that can help you become a more effective communicator.
2_Put aside distractions and concentrate on what the person is saying. Listen to their words, as well as interpret their tone of voice and body language.During a conversation with a friend, family member, or partner, turn off your phone or put it on silent to avoid interruptions. Look at them and focus on their words and expressions.
Summarize what's been said.Paraphrase what the speaker has said to make sure you understand their message correctly. For example, if someone shares plans for the weekend, you might say, “"So you're going camping with your friends on Saturday?"”3
Ask open-ended questions. Asking open-ended questions encourages the speaker to provide more information and keeps the conversation going. \llcorner For instance, instead of simply asking a child,“How was your day?”you might ask,“What was the best part of your school day? This type of question invites them to share more details and express their experiences.
Avoid judgment and interruptions. \underline{{\boldsymbol{\mathsf{S}}}} This can help create a safe space for the speaker to share a personal problem.While listening, resist the urge to offer solutions right away. Instead, offer support and understanding by saying, “That sounds really tough. How are you feeling about it? If you find it difficult not to interrupt, count to three in your head before responding.
A.Pay attention to the conversation.
B.Maintain eye contact and nod occasionally.
C.Reflect on their feelings and share your own experiences.
D. It can ensure that both parties feel heard and understood.
E. Listen with an open mind and don't interrupt with opinions.
F. It also shows that you're interested in their thoughts and feelings.
G. This ensures that you both understand each other and allows for clarification if needed.
ssignment 11
閱讀理解
語法回顧
I.用括號內(nèi)所給單詞的適當(dāng)形式填空。
1. The main task of a journalist is (write) accurate and engaging news stories.
2.Robert opened the white envelope and was surprised (find) a check and a note inside.
3. Jared was honored as a hero for attempting (rescue)a severely injured colleague (trap) in the fire.
4.Deeply (touch), I approached Timmy to learn about his motivation for doing something meaningful.
5. It was such a great thing (see)the children's (excite) faces, and a warm feeling spread through me.
Ⅱ.根據(jù)括號內(nèi)的要求改寫句子。
1. Helen was so frightened that she didn't move on the glass bridge.(用to do作狀語改寫句子)
2.Wang Haoze is the third female astronaut in China who works in the space station. (用to do作定語改寫句子)
3. When James was faced with challenges in the project,he consulted those experienced people withanopenmind.(用V-ed作狀語改寫句子)
4.The students who have been selected for the physics competition are training hard every day.(用V-ed作定語改寫句子)
5.Because David’s leg was injured, he had to dropout ofthe match.（用V-ed作補足語改寫 句子)
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
Sea turtles can survive being struck by a boat, but as they recover, their shells often change shape, expanding due to air building up within their bodies.That makes them unstable when they swim,leading to“Bubble ButtSyndrome（泡泡臀綜合征)”.Typically， rescued turtles that suffer from it struggle to swim normally and are regarded unfit for release,but now,there is an effective solution.
Actually before this solution,the staff of the Turtle Hospital in the FloridaKeys had tried other methods.In 1989,they attached 2.5 pounds of lead to a male green sea turtle's shell. It was the first documented case of a turtle suffering from “Bubble Butt Syndrome”.And that indeed helped the turtle live a more normal life. But gluing weights onto the shell isn't a permanent solutionthey will move as the turtle grows and will come off in the end.Finally, the green sea turtle died in 2022.
Now, 3D printing technology is changing the way we help these turtles, as seen in the case of Charlotte.Thanks to the 3D-printed harness（背帶),a“Bubble Butt”male turtle named Charlotte is now swimming more smoothly at the Mystic Aquarium.With harnesses like that,weights can be added gradually to help the animals adjust. Alex Pestana, a sales engineer at 3D printing company Formlabs, says, “The harness is basically made up of five or six pieces that will sort of tie in, to make sure the fit is kind of equal on all sides." The material of the harness is required to be firm but not too fragile, while also being comfortable for Charlotte.After trial and error, the team found that adding carbon fiber to plastic powder gave the harness the endurance and flexibility.
■何高倫
Although 3D printing technology offers turtles a longer chance of survival, Bette Zirkelbach, the hospital’s manager, thinks it's important to let boaters obey speed restrictions. In shallow water, animals such as sea turtles and dolphins really have nowhere to get away from the boats. By combining technologicalinnovations with increased public awareness, he believes we can create a safer environment for marine life.
1. Why is the case in 1989 mentioned?
A.It reflects the necessity of finding new methods.
B.It explains how weights were glued onto the shell.
C. It inspired the development of the harness.
D. It represented people's efforts to save sea turtles.
2.What is the main purpose of the 3D-printed harness for “Bubble Butt” turtles?
A. To repair their damaged shells.
B. To improve their swimming ability.
C.Toprevent air from entering their bodies.
D.To prepare them for release into the ocean.
3. What is the significance of using carbon fiber in the harness?
A. It makes the harness soft.
B. It allows the harness to float.
C.It reduces the harness’weight.
D.It extends the harness’service life.
4.What should be prioritized according to Bette Zirkelbach?
A.Preventing boat strikes.
B. Building advanced boats.
C. Cleaning up shallow waters.
D. Creating more protection zones.
Ⅲ.用括號內(nèi)所給單詞的適當(dāng)形式完成短文。
Last weekend, I participated in a community service project 1. (aim) at helping the elderly.
2. (arrive) at the nursing home, we saw the elderly 3. (seat) in the courtyard, chatting, playing chess or taking a walk.We started by cleaning the rooms, sweeping the floor, and 4. (wipe) the windows. Next, we engaged in various activities to bring joy and laughter to them.Some volunteers told stories, while others sang songs 5. (love) by the elderly.
With all the tasks 6. (complete), we said goodbye to them, feeling 7. (fulfill). This experience taught me the value of giving,and I was determined 8. (take) part in more such meaningful activities in the future.
語法填空
Body language refers to the use of physical 1. (behave),facial expressions, and gestures to communicate nonverbally, typically occurringinstinctively（本能地）rather than 2. (intentional).Whether you realize it or not, during interactions with others,you are constantly sending and receiving nonverbal signals.
In fact,in everyday interactions,it's not the words you use but your nonverbal cues that convey a stronger message.They can put people 3. ease,build trust, and draw others towards you, 4. they can confuse, and misinterpret what you're trying to express. These messages don't stop when you stop speaking,either.Even when you're silent, you're still communicating nonverbally.
■李勝文
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
In some cases, what 5. (come) out of your mouth and what your body language communicatesmay be two totally different things.For example, if you say “yes”while shaking your head, your listener is likely to perceive you as 6. (honest). In such situations, the listener is forced 7. (decide)whether tobelieve your verbal or nonverbal message. Since body language is a natural language 8. broadcasts your true feelings and intentions, the listener may choose the nonverbal message.
However, by 9. (enhance) your understanding and use of nonverbal cues 10. (learn) through experience, you can better express your true intentions, connect more effectively with others,and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
【導(dǎo)讀】
大衛(wèi)·科里的《小杰克兔歷險記》是一部寫于20世紀(jì)初的兒童讀物。作為系列作品之一，它描繪了小杰克兔和他的森林小伙伴們在面對各種挑戰(zhàn)和冒險時的歡樂經(jīng)歷。故事圍繞小杰克兔在幽暗的森林和陽光明媚的草地上的一系列冒險展開。本篇選文主要講述了新建鐵路帶來的興奮與期待。
Little Jack Rabbit's Adventures
Pre-reading
Think about the following questions:
1. What might happen if a railroad goes through a place where animals live? How will that affect them?
2. Have you ever experienced a big change in your environment? How did it make you feel?
Reading
t was a wild story that came to the ears of Little Jack Rabbit for, as he came jumping down the Shady Forest Path, a whole troop of his playmates ran out to meet him,and one cried one thing,and one another, but the words which he heard most plainly were,“"The railroad! The railroad! Oh, have you heard??"
"Yes,” answered Little Jack Rabbit, not at all excited. “I know a railroad is going to run past the Sunny Meadow."
"Oh, but that's nothing! It's going to run right through your house!" cried BusyBeaver.
‘Right through the Old Bramble Patch!"shouted Chippy Chipmunk “"Right through your front door!"”screamed Gray Squirrel
“I don't believe that,” said Little Jack Rabbit.“A railroad can’t get through a door!"
"Why, of course they'll take out the door,” replied Busy Beaver. \*"They'll pull down your whole house; they'll clear away the Old Bramble Patch; why, they may use the whole of the Sunny Meadow—every bit of it!"
By this time Little Jack Rabbit was excited. Already he saw the dear Old Bramble Patch torn out by the roots; the little house gone, and himself and all the family forced to travel homeless through the Shady Forest. So it was no wonder he almost forgot to stop at the post office on his way home.
But as he came up the Shady Forest Path that afternoon,he saw that the dear Old Bramble Patch was still there—that was one comfort. No wandering about tonight, at least.
And there,too,was his little brother,Bobby Tail,turning somersaults under the Old Chestnut Tree, and Mr and Mrs John Rabbit sitting quietly on the front doorstep.
So Little Jack Rabbit asked Papa Rabbit if the railroad was going to take away the OldBramblePatch and theirhouse.
No, it isn't,” replied Mr Rabbit.“But it's coming mighty close."
“"I just knew it wasn’t,” said Little Jack Rabbit with a sigh of relief.“But Busy Beaver said it was and that I must pack up my clothes at once."
“Well, the line was laid out to run right through the dear Old Bramble Patch,”said Mr Rabbit.“But when they found it must cross the Old Duck Pond, they turned it to one side. So the dear Old Bramble Patch is safe."
For weeks and weeks there was great excitement among the Little People of the Shady Forest and Sunny Meadow.From behind trees and bushes, rocks and stumps, they watched the building of the railroad. As for Little Jack Rabbit, he looked out from behind a stump and wondered.
Cousin Cotton Tail had been forced to move from the Big Brush Heap on the hill. She and her little bunnies were now visiting in the Old Bramble Patch.
WhenLittleJackRabbit was told that arailroad must belevel,he thought a man would come with a big scythe2and slice off the top of the hill like a loaf of bread and lay the slices in the hollows.
Thiswasn'tsoverystrange,seeing thathewasonlyalittlebunnyboy and, of course, didn't know anything about building railroads.
Every day the railroad came nearer being finished. The hill was dug out. As Mr Mole remarked, “It was done almost as well as I could have done it, only, of course, I would have made a tunnel."
Busy Beaver smiled as he watched the men lay the great logs on the smooth earth."Wouldn't they be good for my dam?" he remarked.
"You've got all you need” answered Little Jack Rabbit.“I'm glad they didn't break up the Old Rail Fence and make railroad ties out of it."
Finally the rails were fastened on the logs and the railroad was finished; the first train was to run through and everybody was waiting to see it.
Mr and Mrs John Rabbit put on their Sunday clothes and took Little JackRabbit and Brother Bobby Tail to the end of the Old Rail Fence.
Pretty soon a black spot appeared at the end of the long line. It grew bigger and bigger.A cloud of smoke arose and drifted over to the Shady Forest.Little Jack Rabbit hid behind his mother's skirt, but the train had already passed them.
And there onthe platform of the last car, stood the Farmer's Boy, holding on by the door, bowing and smiling and proud as a king.
At first the Grown-ups in the Shady Forest and the Sunny Meadow were very sorry to have the railroad come so near, but after a while they found it didn't matter so much; for the cars passed througha“cut” so deep that the engine's smokestack hardly reached the top,and you only knew they were there by the sound.
By and by everybody almost forgot that there had been a time when there wasn't any railroad.
Notes
1.somersault n.滾翻 2.stump n.樹樁 3.scythe n.長柄大鐮刀
Post-reading
I.Fill in the blank according to the first letter.
Little Jack Rabbit was in a panic when he heard from his friends that a railroad was coming right through his house in the Old BramblePatch.Busy Beaver and Chippy Chipmunk made it sound like the whole 1. f would be torn up! But when Jack asked Papa Rabbit,he learned the 2.t ：the railroadwas supposed togo throughtheirhouse,but they changedtheroute toavoidcrossingtheOldDuckPond.Jacklet out abigsigh of relief—his home was 3. s ！As the railroad was being built,Little Jack Rabbit watched curiously. Finally, the tracks were done, and the first train was about to pass. Little Jack Rabbit hid 4. b his mother's skirt, but the train passed by so quickly that he barely had time to blink!At first, the animals were 5.w but soon they realized the trainbarely bothered them.It ran through a deep cut, so the smoke never reached the top, and the whole thing became just a quiet part of the forest. Before long, they forgot there had ever been a time 6. w a railroad!
II. Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrase.
clear away everybit of at least no wonder as for by and by
1. Even though the project was challenging, we finished it on time.
2. She used her energy to complete the marathon.
3. the dinner plan, I think we should try that new Italian restaurant.
4. she was so happy—she just got accepted into her dream university!
5. We need to the dirty dishes before the guests arrive.
6. the rain stopped, and the sun came out, making everything look fresh and shiny.
綜合測試（四）
（滿分120分）
試題命制：《學(xué)英語》報社試題測評組
第一部分閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）
第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
THELUMENPRIZEFORDIGITALART
Prize: 12,000 grand prize,2,000 category first prize
Entry Fee:$40 per submission (S30 if submitted prior to February 28) Requirements:Open to artists worldwide
Closing Date:May 24,2025
The Lumen Prize for this digital art competition is owned by the Organizer,a private limited company registered inEngland &Wales.All income from entries or otherOrganizer activities is used onlyformanaging the competition, paying the cash prizes, as well as organizing exhibitions and other events which meet The Lumen Prize's goal of raising the profile of art and technology globally.
Entry Conditions
●Works may be submitted by individual artists or collectives. Artists or collectives may enter as many works as they like,with each entry costing 35.00$ ：
·The Organizer will not accept digitized versions of work done by traditional means such as oils, watercolors, pen and ink, etc.,unless these versions have been artistically processed using computer software.
●Works must be created, at least in part, on digital devices such as tablets, digital cameras, smartphones or computers.
People usuallywash their producebefore eating toremoveresidue （殘留物）from pesticides.But are your fruits and vegetables really clean enough to eat?Now 14-year-old SirishSubash from Georgia has won the 20243MYoungScientist Challenge forinventing an AI-based handheld pesticide detector that is highly accurate in detecting pesticide residue.
Now in its 18th year,the challenge encourages middle school students to think creatively and applySTEM principles to discoverreal-world solutions.When the finalists are chosen,they are paired with a 3M scientist who guides them over the summer to help take their ideas from mere concepts to prototypes(雛形).
Sirish and nine other finalists had to traverse a series of interactive challenges and were evaluated on their innovation,as well as their ability to inspire others.After spending four months in the competition, he secured his win at the final challenge events at 3M's global headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Sirish's journey to winning the award came from watching his mother washing vegetables and fruits and cautioning him to always do so.He wondered whether washing actually made a difference.
Since 70 percent of produce in the US has pesticide residues that are linked to illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer’s disease,it is very important to know if the fruits and vegetables are safe to eat.That's what PestiSCAND is designed to do. The device works by shining light on the surface of the produce and measuring the wavelengths that bounce back.
SelectionofWorks
·Artists must select a category for their submissions.The Student Awardisfree to enter for studentsregistered at an academicinstitution before May but is capped at 100 entries on a first-come, first-served basis.
·Winnerswill be notified individuallyby the Organizervia email. Artists whose works have not qualified as finalists won't be individually notified.
1. What do we know about the art competition?
A. It is free of charge. B. It is Wales-based. C.It is community-wide. D. It is income-restricted
2. How can you save money while attending the competition as an adult.
A.By submitting the entry early.
B.By winning the Student Award.
C. By choosing more than one category.
D.By contacting the organizer before May 24.
3. What are the requirements for the entries?
A.They must be original and educational.
B.They must involve digital device creation.
C.They should be related to scientific topics.
D. They should avoid using traditional means.
Sirish tested the device on more than12,000 food samples, including strawberries, apples, tomatoes, and spinach.
PestiSCAND uses a sensor and AI-based processor to achieve an accuracyrate of over85percent.Sirishaims tomakethistechnology widely accessible so that consumers will be able to make safe food choices. But he still believeswe should wash our produce anyway.He plans to use the 25,000$ prize from the competition to helpfund his educational goal of attending MIT.
4.What doweknow about the3MYoung Scientist Challenge?
A.It is designed tohelp students gainfinancial support.
B.It is only available to students from certain areas of America.
C.It has been running continuously for more than two decades.
D. It motivates students to solve practical problems in daily life.
5.What does the underlined word “traverse”in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Put off. B.Go through.
C.Shy away from. D. Turn a blind eye to.
6.How does PestiSCAND operate?
A.By tracking changes in the weight of the produce.
B.By examining the internal structure of the produce.
C.By measuring the temperature changes of the produce.
D.By analyzing reflected light from the surface of the produce.
.Which of the following can best describe Sirish Subash?
A.Cautious and analytical. B.Focused and determined.
C. Innovative and responsible. D. Competitive and dependable.
Currently,many people around the world are working on ways of removing carbon from the air and storing it.Thisis often called Direct Air Capture(DAC).DAC technology is still being developed.Typically, during the process, air is pulled across a material that can remove \mathbf{CO}_{2} from it.One common materialis limestone（石灰?guī)r）.Later,the material is heated to carefully release the \mathbf{CO}_{2} so it can be stored safely underground. But the current methods of doing this are expensive and don’t capture much CO_{2} ，
COF-999,a new material created by scientists at UC Berkeley,is a different story.Under a powerful microscope,theyellow powder looks like it's made of tiny balls. Each tiny ball has an incredible number of holes in it. These holes allow air to pass through the balls.Attached to these balls are lots of “amines".An amine is a special chemical mixture related to ammonia(氨).The amines are great at grabbing CO_{2} molecules from the air and holding onto them.
To test COF-999,the scientists filled a small tube (about the size ofa drinking straw)with the powder.They then piped airfrom outside their lab through the tube for 20 days. Though there was \mathbf{CO}_{2} in the air outside, the air that came out of the tube had no carbon dioxide at all.
COF-999 has many advantages.It captures CO_{2} about 10 timesfaster than other DAC materials.The researchers say that half a pound (230 grams) of the powder can pull as much \mathbf{CO}_{2} from the air as a tree can. To get COF-999 to release the carbon, it just needs to be heated to around 60 ^\circC That's much cooler than most other DAC materials,meaning it will take less energy to collect the CO_{2} The materials needed to make COF999 don't cost much.Most notably,COF-999 can be re-used over and over again.The scientists believe it could probably be re-used thousands of times.
8.Why is the current DAC technology mentioned?
A.To show removing \mathbf{CO}_{2} is tricky.
B. To show better approaches are needed.
C.To prove the technology is disappointing.
D.To prove adopting the technology is important.
9. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A.What COF-999 is made of.
B.How a new DAC material works.
C.What the holes in COF-999 are for.
D. How we can create a new DAC material.
10. What are the researchers most likely to feel after testing COF-999
A.Excited. B. Disappointed.
C. Doubtful. D. Confused.
11. What can we say about COF-999 after reading the text?
A.It is too expensive to be used on a large scale.
B.It offers newhope forremoving \mathbf{CO}_{2} from the air.
C.It will completely replace all other DAC materials.
D. It can solve the problem of global warming once and for all.
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Across Kenya, grasslands are important to people's lives—as well as those of animals like elephants, giraffes, and hyenas.But the climate crisis is drying out these habitats,forcing people and animals to compete for resources, and increasing both community tensions and conflict between humans and wildlife.
Droughts dry grasslands out, reducing the amount of available food and water, and increasing competition for the resources that remain. Researchers discovered that 89% of the households they surveyed in the Chyulu Hills experienced conflict with wildlife. This area is particularly at risk from the climate crisis, and is expected to experience longer, increasingly severe droughts over the next 30 years.
"Grasslands prevent soil erosion（侵蝕）while supporting agriculture and livestock feeding, which sustain the livelihoods of herders and farmers inKenya,”explained authorMaureenMwanzia,formerly working with ConservationInternationalKenya andnowa statistician at theWorld Health Organization.“Additionally, they support rich biodiversity.Beyond their ecological functions,grasslands hold cultural significance and offer tourism and recreation opportunities,making their protection and restoration essential for both environmental and human wellbeing."
The restoration of 11,000 hectares of Chyulu Hills grassland began in October 2021. The team conducted 1,567 household surveys across four sites around the restoration areas between September 2022 and October 2023.They asked about human-wildlife conflict, including crop damage by animals, attacks on humans, livestock killings, or property damage, as well as about strategies households adopted to protect themselves.
The scientists analyzed the data to monitor the changes over time. They found that human-wildlife conflict levels were highest in the rainy
第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
A distraction is something that prevents you from giving a task your full attention. Distractions occur commonly at work and in other areas of life.Here are some ways you can overcome distractions in the workplace or in your home office.
Create a distraction-free workspace.16_As a result, they often find making their workspaces tidy helps them focus better on their work. You can do easy chores like throwing away trash, putting office supplies in drawers and wiping down surfaces every workday to help prevent distractions caused by mess.
Take breaks to relieve stress. Some people skip their assigned breaks because they think they would get in the way of productivity.17You can take advantage of it by scheduling 10 to 15 minutes a few times a day to take a break from your desk, relax or eat a snack.
Exercise regularly. People who work out regularly often have less tiredness and better performance at work than those who live sedentary season, possibly because predators struggle to find prey and turn tohunting livestock, while plant-eating animals are drawn to ripe crops. The larger the area of grassland restored locally, the less conflict there was between humans and wildlife.
"I would like to see the integration of grassland restoration into national and international environmental and development strategies,with dedicated funding and resources,” said Mwanzia.
12.What did the scientists find after surveying the households?
A. Grasslands all over the world are getting drier.
B. Droughts are greatly damaging grasslands in Kenya.
C.The Chyulu Hills were hit by droughts the most in Kenya.
D. Unhealthy grasslands may mean human-wildlife conflicts.
13. Why does the author mention Maureen Mwanzia’s words in paragraph 3？
A. To emphasize the importance of grasslands.
B. To highlight the difficulty of grassland restoration.
C.To introduce the ecological functions of grasslands.
D. To show the impact of human activities on grasslands.
14.What did the researchers want to know through the household surveys:
A. Life in Kenya during the rainy season.
B.Causes ofhuman-wildlife conflict there.
C.Changes in human-wildlife conflict there.
D. Better ways to avoid human-wildlife conflict.
15.What is the best title for the text?
A. Grassland Restoration Is Needed in Kenya B.Human-Wildlife Conflicts inKenya HaveDecreased C. Droughts Are Causing Problems in Kenya’s Grasslands D. Grassland Restoration Reduces Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Kenya （需要久坐的） lifestyles.Regular exercise can also help you sleep better. 18
Wake up early. When you wake up a few hours before starting work, your body has time to adjust to the daylight hours. \underline{{19}} This means you can go to sleep earlier and feel fully rested during the early morning hours the following day.
20When you set deadlines and goals for yourself, decide on how you can reward yourself when you reach them.You may have more determination to complete your work if you know you have a sweet treat, time with your dog or an episode of your favorite TV show awaiting you.
A. Set daily goals.
B. Give yourself a treat.
C.Actually, rest plays a necessary role in mental recovery.
D. This may make it even easier for you to wake up early.
E.It also ensures that your body feels tired earlier in the night.
F. People who work in untidy offices have more distractions within view.
G.However, they can also create a disconnection between you and your work.
第二部分語言運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）
第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
Thirty years ago, right after completing my bachelor's degree in psychology,I spent a summer teaching kindergarten at a Columbus, Ohio, school. It was \underline{{21}} for children with behavioral disorders. Many of them were 22 as having oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
The staff were mainly trained to 23 the children's behavior in terms of restraint （約束）and control.At just 22,Iwas taught how to restrain \llcorner The first time I had to do it, I felt it was wrong on every level. My 25 was obvious, and I could see that the childIrestrained felt even worse.Ioften felt that something 26 wasn't being addressed. I think a child labeled as “difficult” is at higher 27 for expulsion（開除）.Not only does this 28 their education, but it also sets them on a path with limited opportunities for success.
Nine-year-old Mike was repeatedly \underline{{29}} in my class for being blue, angry and refusing to follow teachers’requests. I felt helpless and 30 about his behavior. It turned out I had 31 him after learning more about him. He was mourning the recent death of his father. Knowing this, I changed my usual \underline{{32}} I turned my intervention, restrictions or punishment into sympathy,comfort and care, which \underline{{33}} the relief of his grief. Over time,he gradually became a top student.
Looking back on my days in the kindergarten, ^{~I~}-34^{~~} those children deserved a(n) _35_ rooted in care and cultural understanding. In reality, there are no bad kids. In the right way, teachers can help them grow up healthily.
21.A.contacted B. designed C. praised D. prohibited
22. A.employed B. defined C.appointed D. identified
23.A. view B. protect C. study D. interview
24. A. rules B. teachers C. kids D. jobs
25.A.interest B. pleasure C. regret D. discomfort
26. A.ridiculous B. crucial C.random D. ordinary
27. A. point B. position C.risk D. level
28. A. ruin B. support C. value D. analyze
29.A. prepared B. forgiven C. qualified D. disciplined
30.A.curious B. delighted C. anxious D. surprised
31. A. helped B. misunderstood C. doubted D. trusted
32. A. practice B. process C.service D. routine
33.A. put off B. checked out C. kept off D. led to
34.A. consider B.advocate C. realize D. expect
35.A.address B.approach C.custom D. project
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第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
Born in Chicago in 1901,Walt Disney moved to California to make cartoons in 1923. He made a series of silent cartoons called Alice Comedies, which became successful and led to the 36. (establish) of the Walt Disney Animation Studios. In 1927, Walt Disney created a new cartoon character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and 26 short films 37. (make) with him in just one year.
However, when Disney asked for more money 38. (continue) making them, he discovered his distributor had secretly hired his animators to make Oswald cartoons without him. 39. (bad) still, Disney didn’t own the character of Oswald—the distributor did,40. forced Disney to create a new character Mickey Mouse.Mickey first appeared in the 1928 movie Steamboat Willie,and became 41. instant hit.
Disney then made the world's first full-color cartoon,Flowers and Trees (1932), 42. (win)him an Oscar for Best Short Subject. 43. (release)in1937,his Snow Whiteand theSeven Dwarfs became the most 44. (financial) successful film of all time, althoughit lost that titletwoyears later toGone with theWind.
It has been over 100 years since Walt Disney first moved to California with dreams of creating animations, 45. his impact on the animation world is still felt to this day.
第三部分寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）
第一節(jié)（滿分15分）
在口語課上，外教Mike組織同學(xué)們開展以“Shouldstudentsberequiredtowearuniformseveryday?"為辯題的課堂辯論，請你代表小組發(fā)言，內(nèi)容包括：
(1)小組立場；
(2)陳述理由;
(3)總結(jié)發(fā)言。
注意：寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80個左右。
第二節(jié) (滿分25分)
閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
The workday had been a tiring marathon of meetings and deadlines, and by the time it was over, I was longing for the comfort of my home. The snowstorm that had rolled through the night and into the morning had left the roads in a mess. I hadn't had the chance to clean my driveway before leaving for work, a decision I would soon regret.
As I turned into my driveway, my heart sank. My car came to a sudden stop,its tires refusing to grip the slippery snow.I pressed the gas pedal, but it was no use. The car was hopelessly stuck.
Frustration filled me as I stepped out into the cold, the snow making noise under my boots. I walked around to the back of the car, placed my hands on the bumper (保險杠),and pushed with all my might.The car barely moved an inch. I tried again, my feet slipping in the snow, my breath coming out in icy clouds. It was clear that I couldn't do this alone.
Just as I was about to give up,the sound of a truck approaching caught my attention. The truck came to a stop behind my car, and a man jumped out. He was wearing a heavy winter coat and a warm hat, his cheeks red from the cold. Without a word, he walked over to the side of my car, bent down, and placed his hands on the bumper beside mine.
"Ready?” he asked, his voice firm and reassuring.
I nodded, and on the count of three, we both pushed. The man made a sound of effort,his muscles tense beneath his coat.The car began to move, slowly at first, then gaining grip.I could feel the snow packing under the tires, the car rocking back and forth as we pushed.
注意：
(1)續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150個左右；
(2)請按如下格式作答。
After a few more moments of intense effort, the car finally made a sudden move forward.
The man smiled, brushing snow off his coat.
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