• 1、​​​​​​​How can you become a successful learner

    Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits..

    Creating an interest in what they learn

    Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time.. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.

    Practicing and learning from mistakes

    Good learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, "Use it or lose it." Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. "."Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone on the first try. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.

    It is not enough to just study hard. Good learners know the best way they can study. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. They also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.

    Asking questions

    Good learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers..

    Learning is a lifelong journey because everyday brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.

    A. Practice makes perfect

    B. Here are some good habits worth developing

    C. Knowledge comes from questioning

    D. Good learners often connect what they learn with interests

    E. Learning to draw maps

    F. Developing their study skills

    G. All roads lead to Rome

  • 2、We all enjoy being part of a group — there's no better work than teamwork, right? In fact, I disagree. Teamwork can be hard. In fact, it was so difficult that I left my office job and started working from home on my own. It's much more suitable for me, so I started to think about why teamwork can make our jobs not easier but harder.

    Personalities (个性) can make teamwork difficult. There's often someone on the team that puts their needs first. The team often goes along with this person, whose ideas might not be the best, just the loudest. Just one difficult personality can make teamwork hard. Imagine what more means.

    Not having enough time together can also make teamwork a problem. For example, I was once on a team where group members never had enough time to meet. To successfully work as a team, you need time together — and lots of it.

    A final reason teamwork is difficult is because there's often no training on how to work on a team. You can't just put people in a room and expect them to work well with each other. You need to build trust with your team members. Think of football players: They aren't just given a ball and told to play. They practice, and they train.

    Team can be hard, but working alone has its challenges, too. When my computer doesn't work, I don't have an IT person to turn to. When I have a great idea, I don't have anyone to share it with to see if it is really a great idea. Don't get me wrong — I still like working alone and enjoy making all of the important decisions myself. But now I realize what was wrong with the teamwork I did in the past and how good teamwork could be if done correctly. And that's useful information — because one day I might want to turn my ME TEAM into a WE TEAM.

    (1)、Why did the writer choose to work from home on his own?
    A、To keep himself busier. B、To keep himself healthier. C、To make his job easier. D、To make his team harder.
    (2)、Which of the following makes teamwork difficult?
    A、Difficult personality. B、Lots of teamwork time. C、Wonderful ideas. D、Clear team roles.
    (3)、What can we learn from the last paragraph?
    A、WE TEAM has hardly any advantages. B、ME TEAM needs a lot of IT engineers. C、ME TEAM has no challenges for the writer. D、WE TEAM may be the writer's choice one day.
    (4)、What is the purpose of the passage?
    A、To show the advantages of teamwork. B、To tell the importance of teamwork. C、To introduce the influence of teamwork. D、To explain the difficulties of teamwork.
  • 3、A quarrel (争吵) at home may result in you falling ill. Don't laugh — it's true. Family matters including living habits and even the way we speak have a big effect on our health, doctors say. Wang Xiaoyu, Senior 2 girl from Xichang, Sichuan Province fainted (晕倒) in class when she heard her classmates quarrel at the top of their voices. Quarrels between her parents also put her into a coma. It is because she has depression (抑郁), caused by bad relations at home, doctors explained.

    "We don't get sick or stay well by ourselves," says Dr. Robert Ferrer from the US. Ferrer shows that family relationships may explain about 25% of health problems in his recent research.

    The genes (基因) you get from your family may cause illness. If one of your parents has a heart attack, your risk of being affected (影响) may double. But effects on health are not only written in our DNA. Unrelated people who live under the same roof also get similar problems. Food, lifestyle and environment influence our health, too.

    Ferrer's research also found that if teenagers feel they get little attention from their parents, they are more likely to get sick.

    We may never fully understand all the effects that families have on our health. But just as a single person's problems can have effects on others, a small improvement can have big effects, Ferrer said.

    (1)、Why did Wang Xiaoyu faint in class?
    A、Because her classmates had hit her. B、Because she shouted to her classmates aloud. C、Because her schoolwork was too hard for her. D、Because a serious quarrel broke out in her class.
    (2)、The underlined word "coma" in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.
    A、excitement B、faint C、tiredness D、sadness
    (3)、Which of the following might Dr. Ferrer agree with?
    A、We get sick or stay well by ourselves. B、What we eat doesn't matter much to our health. C、Teenagers need enough attention from parents to keep healthy. D、Only the genes we get from parents decide our health condition.
    (4)、What does the author want to tell us in the passage?
    A、We can't avoid getting sick. B、Happy families keep us healthy. C、Health is important to everyone. D、We should get on well with others.
  • 4、Dr. Dituri, or "Dr. Deep Sea", has just finished an amazing adventure (冒险). For 100 days, the university teacher lived in a small room underwater. He set a new world record, beating (击败) the old record of 73 days.

    On March 1, Dr. Dituri began the project. The farther you go below the ocean's surface, the greater the pressure (压力). Dr. Dituri wanted to learn how this pressure would slowly change human body. Underwater, Dr. Dituri was living with pressure about 66% greater than that on the surface. But he believes that high pressure could help people live longer and stay healthier as they get older. It could also help doctors treat different medical problems, including brain injuries (伤害).

    Dr. Dituri's life underwater might be quite different from what you think. He often exercised in his 9.3-square-meter room. He kept teaching his college classes, and he had online chats with over 5,500 students from 15 countries. Dr. Dituri also discussed ways to protect the ocean with other experts. Besides, he had many visitors who dove down to spend time with him. But Dr. Dituri admitted that he badly missed sunshine.

    Last Friday, June 9, Dr. Dituri finally returned to the surface. Doctors found he became 1.3 centimeters shorter because of the huge underwater pressure, but his health did greatly improve.

    (1)、Dr. Dituri spent ________ more days than the last underwater record-breaker.
    A、100 B、73 C、27 D、173
    (2)、What did Dr. Dituri want to learn through the project?
    A、Whether he could become famous after this. B、Whether he would die because of the pressure. C、How seriously his brain would be hurt by pressure. D、How water pressure would influence human body slowly.
    (3)、Which of the following best describes Dr. Dituri's life underwater?
    A、Busy. B、Lonely. C、Boring. D、Dangerous.
    (4)、What can be a suitable title for the passage?
    A、100 days without sunshine B、Having fun by living underwater C、"Dr. Deep Sea" lives underwater for 100 Days D、Water pressure makes you taller and healthier
  • 5、

    Enter to become a BBC young reporter

    Young people aged from 11-18 are invited to send stories about "Me and My World" as part of the BBC Young Reporter Competition. Here's some information about it.

       The thing needed

    To take part, you don't need to send us a finished report. Just provide your story idea. You can either write it down or record it as a video.

       The prize for winners

    With the help of BBC programme makers, winners will produce and share their reports on the BBC's TV and radio channels and online.

       More information

    Visit our website at tinyurl.com/TWJ-BBC Young reporter and submit your story idea before June 30.

    (1)、Which of the following students can take part in the competition?
    A、Tom, aged 6. B、Ben, aged 16. C、Lucy, aged 10. D、Amy, aged 20.
    (2)、What chance can winners get from the competition?
    A、Getting a lot of money. B、Being invited to host a BBC programme. C、Becoming a programme maker. D、Having their reports known by others.
    (3)、If you want to go for the competition, you must ________.
    A、prepare a finished report on your own B、record your story idea as a video C、provide your story idea before June 30 D、pay a personal visit to the organizer
  • 6、你校英语社团举办主题为"Labor Shapes Us"演讲活动,请你以上周参与的一次校园食堂帮厨劳动实践,写一篇演讲稿。内容包括:

    1.具体劳动过程;

    2.你的劳动感悟。

    注意:

    1.写作词数应为80左右;

    2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    Labor Shapes Us

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  • 7、To get more EVs on the road, scientists are working to charge a car in the same time that it takes to fuel up at a gas station.

    Electric vehicles are quieter, easier to repair and maintain, and far better for the environment than traditional cars. Still, numbers of EVs on the road are trailing behind the cars they're supposed to replace, in part due to charging times. While fueling a gas car takes minutes, charging an EV can take much longer. The fastest public chargers (Level 3) can charge a battery to 80% in about 20 minutes, but slower and more common Level 2 chargers take hours, and Level 1 chargers at home can take days.

    Scientists believe faster charging is possible by advancing battery science and charging technology. The goal is to approach refueling speed without compromising on safety or the long-term life of the battery.

    The core challenge is electrochemistry. EV batteries have two electrodes (anode and cathode). During charging, lithium ions must move back to the anode. If they move too quickly, they can get "stuck", reducing efficiency and potentially causing a short circuit or fire. Venkat Srinivasan of Argonne National Laboratory compares this to "getting 100 people into a narrow room" — all trying to pass through one small door. Researchers are exploring new battery chemistries to create multiple microscopic pathways for ions, easing congestion.

    Another approach involves smarter charging software. Current charging uses a steady flow of electricity, which slows as the battery fills. By adjusting the current based on the battery's condition — for example, increasing it when the battery is around 30% charged and resistance is low — researchers at Idaho National Laboratory believe charging can be made both faster and safer.

    While research aims to replicate the gas-station experience, experts note that ultra-fast charging will mainly serve long trips or emergencies. For daily use, slower charging at home or work will remain the norm. "We drive to get from A to B," says Idaho National Laboratory's Tim Pennington, "not because we like going to the gas station. We don't need a ten-minute charge every day."

    (1)、How does the author present the issue of EV adoption in the first two paragraphs?
    A、By providing statistical data on sales. B、By citing experts' conflicting opinions. C、By comparing charging and refueling times. D、By listing the environmental advantages of EVs.
    (2)、What does the author try to illustrate by mentioning "100 people"?
    A、The collaboration among scientists. B、The need for more charging stations. C、The physical bottleneck in fast charging. D、The complexity of battery manufacturing.
    (3)、What is a key function of smarter charging software?
    A、User-chosen charging speed. B、Overheating prevention during charging. C、Fast charging from ordinary home outlets. D、Current adjusted to the state of the battery.
    (4)、What can we learn about ultra-fast chargers in daily life?
    A、They are largely unnecessary for routine use. B、They are considered essential for all EV users. C、They are seen as equally important as home charging. D、They are believed to eventually replace all slower chargers.
  • 8、Zhang Hongjun once spent his days on noisy construction sites in Shanghai, far from his rural hometown in Fujian province. For over a decade, his life followed a common path: long hours of labor, low pay, and the loneliness of being a migrant worker in a vast city. He dreamed of a change but saw few opportunities back home.

    A visit became a turning point. Stuck in his village, Zhang noticed something new. The roads were paved, internet signals were strong, and the local government was offering support to those willing to start businesses. The beautiful mountains and fresh air, once taken for granted, now seemed full of potential. An idea began to form: what if he could build a future here, not just make a living there?

    Using his savings and a small government grant, Zhang took a daring step. He transformed his family's old, empty house into a modern café, a place where city visitors could enjoy coffee while viewing the terraced fields. At first, neighbors were puzzled. "Who will come to the mountains for coffee?" they asked. Zhang persisted, learning about coffee beans and design online.

    Today, "Mountain Cloud Café" is more than a coffee shop. It's a window for his village. Tourists come on weekends, and through his café, they discover and buy local specialties like mountain tea and dried fruits. Zhang has hired two local women, providing them with stable income. More importantly, his success has sparked a conversation. A few other young people, who once thought leaving was the only option, are now asking, "Could I come back too?"

    "My dream isn't huge," Zhang says, looking at the lively scene outside. "I just want our home to thrive, so that our children might have a choice to stay." His journey from construction site to café owner paints a picture of modern rural China — one where returning wings bring new life.

    (1)、Which of the following best describes Zhang's early life as a migrant worker?
    A、Relaxed and secure. B、Disconnected but satisfied. C、Lonely and unfulfilled. D、Stressful but meaningful.
    (2)、Why did Zhang return and start his Café business?
    A、He failed in his job in Shanghai. B、He was in poor condition in the city. C、He was invited by the local government. D、He found new changes and support in his village.
    (3)、What can we learn about Mountain Cloud Café?
    A、It has helped develop the village. B、It features providing modern coffee. C、It mainly sells coffee to young villagers. D、It is well received from beginning to end.
    (4)、What can be the most suitable title for the text?
    A、A New Trend of City Tourism B、The Importance of Local Specialties C、From Migrant Worker to Café Owner D、Ways to Run a Successful Country Café
  • 9、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'm a dedicated 4th-grade English teacher, always on the lookout for my students' well-being both inside and outside the classroom. Among my students, Maria stood out, but not in a positive way at first.

    Unlike other lively kids in the class, she was always quiet and easily distracted. I noticed she often pressed her hand gently on her stomach, and now and then I could hear a faint gurgling (咕咕的) sound. Occasionally, she would stare blankly at her desk, not responding when I called her name. Sometimes, she'd even doze off (打瞌睡) in the middle of an activity. At first, I assumed it was just typical behavioral issues or a lack of attention span. I tried different teaching strategies, moving her to the front of the class, giving her more individual tasks, but nothing seemed to work.

    One day, during a routine check-in with our school counselor (辅导员), Ms Rivera, who assisted students with their psychological and social development, I mentioned Maria's strange behavior. Ms Rivera listened carefully and nodded thoughtfully. "Sometimes when a student acts like that," she said, "there might be something going on at home. How about reaching out to her parents to see if everything's okay?" Her words struck me. I realized I had been so focused on fixing Maria's behavior in the classroom that I hadn't stopped to consider what might be happening outside of it. After our conversation, I set out to look into it further.

    It turned out that Maria's family was going through a severe financial crisis. Her parents had both lost their jobs recently, and the family was struggling to make ends meet. Maria wasn't eating breakfast at home because there wasn't enough food, and she was too embarrassed to ask for the free lunch program at school. She was, in fact, starving all day sometimes, which explained her constant distraction and tiredness.

    注意:

    (1)续写词数应为150个左右;

    (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    I decided to have a talk with Maria and help her ask for free lunch.

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    Within just two weeks, the change in Maria was remarkable.

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  • 10、假定你是李华,你校将为外国留学生举办"校园文化节"活动,外教Peter提供了"Traditional Chinese Art Workshop"和"International Food Fair"两个主题活动方案供大家选择。请给Peter写一封邮件,内容包括:

    (1)你的选择;

    (2)说明理由。

    注意:

    (1)写作词数应为80个左右;

    (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    Dear Peter,

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    Yours,

    Li Hua

  • 11、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。

    Cultural heritage protection is entering a new era. As digitalization (increasing) integrates with economic and social development, new technologies are reshaping traditional ways of life, (open) fresh pathways for cultural heritage protection and transmission.

    At the 2025 Beijing Culture Forum held last year, experts and practitioners from China and abroad (highlight) how artificial intelligence (AI), big data immersive digital tools were breathing new life into cultural heritage.

    AI has been used to decode fragmentary (不完整的) relics unearthed at the Sanxingdui Ruins and piece them together into complete artifacts. Deep learning systems are helping scholars match oracle bone (甲骨) fragments from the Yin Ruins, allowing the inscriptions (刻写的字) (speak) again. This trend is speeding up in China, in museums are embracing digitization and smart technologies to enhance (preserve) of cultural heritage.

    The deputy director of the Palace Museum in Beijing said the museum houses more than 1.95 million cultural relics, counted by item or set. "Based previous collection work, we plan to spend 10 to 20 years completing data collection of the remaining artifacts. After collection, we will share this information with the public," he revealed.

    Today, the Palace Museum's growing digital database (power) by AI-driven knowledge graphs and other technologies, enabling (intelligence) searches. Visitors can now explore the museum's treasures and scenery across seasons, weather and time of day via just a screen.

  • 12、A Georgia driver is getting a second chance at life, and he recently got to thank the doctor who made it possible.

    More than a week after1 a heart attack behind the wheel, Nimmo was reunited with Dr Idowu, the2 who helped save his life after his vehicle crashed on a busy roadway in Roswell, Georgia. By chance, Dr Idowu was nearby and3 the crash.

    As Nimmo waited to meet the man who helped save him, he said the4 had been on his mind ever since the accident. "I5 the days," Nimmo shared. "I couldn't wait to meet him." When the two finally6, the scene was deeply moving. Dr Idowu said he7 did what he felt was8 — immediately performing CPR on Nimmo while waiting for the first9 to arrive. Once Nimmo had recovered enough, Idowu even took a moment to listen to his10 himself — a small but powerful reminder of how close the situation had been.

    For Nimmo, the experience has11 changed how he views life and the holidays ahead. "This Thanksgiving feels like a12," he said, adding that every holiday from now on feels especially meaningful. "Every Thanksgiving, every Christmas — they'll all be because of you." Despite the13, Dr Idowu was quick to14 that many people played a role that day. He15 everyone involved — from bystanders and police officers to hospital staff. "All of it came together in his favor," Idowu said.

    (1)
    A 、suffering B 、causing C 、fearing D 、reporting
    (2)
    A 、driver B 、staff C 、police D 、physician
    (3)
    A 、surveyed B 、predicted C 、witnessed D 、prevented
    (4)
    A 、answer B 、opportunity C 、moment D 、hope
    (5)
    A 、ignored B 、counted C 、missed D 、forgot
    (6)
    A 、agreed B 、encountered C 、separated D 、reconnected
    (7)
    A 、simply B 、mostly C 、absolutely D 、gradually
    (8)
    A 、difficult B 、right C 、casual D 、legal
    (9)
    A 、volunteers B 、guardians C 、responders D 、trainers
    (10)
    A 、heartbeats B 、sighs C 、lungs D 、words
    (11)
    A 、merely B 、generally C 、completely D 、initially
    (12)
    A 、bonus B 、task C 、tradition D 、priority
    (13)
    A 、reward B 、praise C 、fame D 、celebration
    (14)
    A 、figure out B 、point out C 、find out D 、rule out
    (15)
    A 、instructed B 、informed C 、recommended D 、credited
  • 13、When research-based learning was introduced at my school, I saw it as a frightening task. My teacher, Mr Lee, changed my view. He said, "True learning starts with a question from your own life." His words encouraged me to look around with curiosity.

    I began to notice small things. Why did I prefer studying in the library corner near the window? What made group study sometimes effective and sometimes noisy? After thinking carefully, I settled on a simple question: Does background music help or hold back homework efficiency? This was my first lesson: Choose a question I truly want to answer.

    Next, I needed a plan. I felt overwhelmed until I broke it down. I decided to experiment on myself for two weeks: one week with soft instrumental music, and one week in complete silence. I also designed a short survey for my classmates. Making a clear, simple plan turns anxiety into action.

    The real challenge came during the execution (执行). My self-observation was easy, but analyzing the results was confusing. After analysis, I found that the survey responses were mixed, and the results weren't what I had expected. Then, I remembered that research is about understanding, not just proving a point. So, I looked for patterns instead of a single answer. I prepared to learn from unexpected data, not just to confirm my guess.

    I made two simple graphs about my focus and classmates' music preferences. I saw music helped me with repetitive tasks but not with reading, and that preferences varied widely — showing no universal answer, only personal patterns. Presenting these findings taught me research is less about definitive truths and more about methodical exploration. It improved my ability to observe, plan, adapt, and communicate. Ultimately, the process itself is the real lesson. You can start your own research today by picking a small, curious question from daily life and following it step by step.

    A. Finally, I turned to Mr Lee.

    B. I almost thought my project was a failure.

    C. My personal interest is the best motivation.

    D. I tracked my focus time and task completion.

    E. Later, Mr Lee suggested I picture my confusing data.

    F. I had to give up the project I was doing at that moment.

    G. The word "research" itself sounded too serious and distant.

  • 14、Frog-eating bats trained by researchers to associate a phone ringtone with a tasty treat were able to remember what they learned for up to four years in the wild, new research has found.

    The study exposed 49 bats to a series of ringtones that attracted their attention, and trained them to associate flying toward just one of the tones with a reward: a baitfish (饵鱼) snack.

    In the first stage, individual frog-eating bats captured for a series of recognition tests were exposed to a highly captivating sound in the lab: the call of the male túngara frog, one of the bats' preferred prey (猎物). Flying to that sound was rewarded with a piece of baitfish placed on the net above the speaker.

    Over time, the sound was mixed with and gradually replaced by a ringtone, but the reward was the same. Researchers then introduced three other ringtones, none of which was connected to a food reward. Bats were trained to tell the differences and eventually no longer flew toward the unrewarded sounds. Each bat secured at least 40 snacks by flying to the trained ringtone over 11 to 27 days. All bats were microchipped and returned to the wild.

    Beginning a year later and for three additional years, eight of those bats were recaptured and exposed again to the food-related ringtone. All of them flew toward the sound, and six flew all the way to the speaker and grabbed the food reward, meaning they expected to find food. Control bats without previous training on the sounds were unmoved by the exposure to the unfamiliar tones.

    "I was surprised. Four years strikes me as a long time to hold on to a sound that you might never hear again. The study taught us a lot. Trying to figure out how animals use learning and memory is one way to figure out how they're going to make it in a life full of change in the modern world," said lead author May Dixon.

    (1)、What does the underlined word "captivating" in paragraph 3 probably mean?
    A、Attractive. B、Effective. C、Creative. D、Alternative.
    (2)、Why did researchers introduce three other ringtones?
    A、To offer the bats a wide variety of sounds. B、To reward the bats for finding baitfish snacks. C、To train the bats to identify the rewarded sound. D、To test the bats' lasting memory for the frog call.
    (3)、Why were control bats used in the experiment?
    A、To attract wild bats. B、To make comparisons. C、To complete new training. D、To illustrate a concept.
    (4)、What can be a suitable title for the text?
    A、Researchers Surprised by Frog-Eating Bats' Eating Behavior B、Frog-Eating Bats Trained to Fly Toward a Ringtone C、Long-Term Memory Found in Frog-Eating Bats D、Trained Frog-Eating Bats Recaptured after Four Years
  • 15、The next time you find yourself in a car, driving along a winding road, why not turn on a cheerful song? It might help you recover from car sickness. A team of researchers led by neuroscientist Yilun Li at China's Henan Institute of Science and Technology has found music may be a surprisingly effective way to reduce travel-related discomfort and dizziness.

    In the experiments, 30 volunteers used a machine that imitated (模仿) car driving, in which they were made to feel carsick while wearing an electroencephalograph (EEG) cap. This allowed researchers to "read" the volunteers' brain activity in real time, as it changed from a stable state to one of carsickness, and gradually back again. Volunteers were divided into six groups. Four groups listened to a minute of music after the sick-making drive; one group listened to no music after the drive, and instead spend one minute meditating (冥想), that is, staying calm and focusing on their breathing; and one ended the drive right before volunteers were expected to feel discomfort.

    The researchers found that joyful music reduced symptoms of carsickness by 14% compared to the group that meditated. Soft music was the next best type. It reduced symptoms by 13.4% compared to the meditation controls. It's difficult to evaluate how significant these changes are, as the current experiments were grounded in a small group of people with limited statistical power. Even so, the results have found music can be powerful — changing the way we feel, for better or worse.

    Previous studies have also shown that a favorite music can reduce symptoms of visually caused carsickness or "cybersickness" from virtual reality devices. But while some research suggests that sad music can improve mood and make us feel good, it's possible that in some situations, it can have the opposite effect. Sad music may worsen discomfort through emotional connection, the authors suggest. In contrast, cheerful or relaxing music may help volunteers maintain a good physical state, thus improving their comfort.

    (1)、What is the author's purpose in writing the first paragraph?
    A、To give practical advice to drivers. B、To introduce a research discovery. C、To explain a new scientific theory. D、To question an old common belief.
    (2)、How did the researchers measure the volunteers' brain activity?
    A、By testing in a moving car. B、By playing different songs. C、By observing their behavior. D、By using a special device.
    (3)、What is one disadvantage of the experiments?
    A、Random volunteer subjects. B、Limited music types. C、Short experiment time. D、Small sample size.
    (4)、What is implied about music's effect on motion sickness?
    A、Its effect relies on personal taste in music. B、Its emotional types define its final effect. C、It may produce unintended negative results. D、It primarily addresses physical symptoms.
  • 16、Ribal Zebian, an 18-year-old from Ontario, Canada, is no stranger to innovation. Last year, he made headlines for building a wooden electric vehicle while he was still in high school. Now as an engineering student at Western University, he's set his sights on a new project: a modular (模块化的) home to help ease the housing crisis in his home city of London, Ontario.

    There are around 1,800 homeless people in his city and that number is rising. Zebian wants to help end homelessness, and he's also concerned about home prices in general and how they will continue to impact housing in the future. "Essentially, what I'm trying to do is bring a home to the public that could be built in one day, is affordable, and still carries some architecturally striking features," said Zebian. "We don't want to be bringing a house to Canadians that is just boxy and that not much thought was put into."

    So, he went to the drawing board and designed a modular home that can reportedly be assembled in just one day. The home is made of fiberglass panels and PET foam (泡沫). He said these choices were made because they can provide solid structural support. "For our roofing system, we're actually using a PET foam core that helps keep the temperature stable inside and supports the structure and structural integrity of the roof," said Zebian.

    Zebian's current prototype (模型) measures 8 feet by 5 feet by 8 feet. But his design process didn't end with a prototype. The young innovator plans to live in one of his modular homes for a full year beginning in May 2026. The goal is to work out any and all issues before actually taking the design to manufacturers. He wants to prove his invention can actually be used to help people facing homelessness.

    (1)、What is Zebian's motivation for creating modular homes?
    A、To employ his interest in design. B、To become famous as an inventor. C、To address the housing challenges. D、To earn living expenses for university.
    (2)、What does Zebian want his homes to be like?
    A、Quick to build and visually appealing. B、Environmentally friendly and boxy. C、Large in size and carefully planned. D、Simple in design and low-cost.
    (3)、Why did Zebian choose fiberglass panels and PET foam?
    A、They are commonly used in the roofing system. B、They help achieve the home's unique appearance. C、They allow the home to be built in a single day. D、They are tough and keep indoor temperatures steady.
    (4)、What words can best describe Zebian?
    A、Caring and humorous. B、Creative and thoughtful. C、Ambitious and strict. D、Brave and curious.
  • 17、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。

    Lily and I were huge Harry Potter fans. Since third grade, we had spent our lunch breaks pretending to fly on paper broomsticks (扫帚) and dreaming about receiving our own acceptance letters from Hogwarts. So when Lily showed me her most treasured book — a first-edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone passed down from her aunt — my eyes widened in amazement. It wasn't just a book. It was a passport to our magical world.

    After weeks of begging, she finally agreed to lend it to me. "Please be careful with it," she said as she handed it over.

    I held it tightly against my chest and promised, "I'll guard it with my life!"

    But that promise lasted only three hours.

    On my way home, I held the book close, protecting it from the rain with my umbrella. Suddenly, a car drove through a puddle (水坑) nearby. I jumped back in surprise, and the book slipped from my hands. It fell right into the muddy water. I grabbed it immediately, my heart racing. The beautiful cover was now spotted with mud. When I opened it, my stomach dropped. There, on our favorite picture of Harry flying on his broomstick, was a tear running right through his broom.

    That night, I couldn't sleep. I kept staring at the damaged page, feeling terrible. Part of me wanted to lie and blame a runaway dog. Maybe Lily would believe me. But deep down, I knew that running away from my mistake wouldn't make it disappear — not the tear in the book, and not the guilt in my heart.

    So I decided to fix the book the way Lily would like: with a bit of magic. What if the tear wasn't just a tear, but a line of shining light? I pulled out my toolbox, found a gold pen, and took out some Harry Potter stickers I had been saving for years. My eyes landed on one particular sticker — a broomstick with wings. What if that broomstick had been flying beside Harry all along?

    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。

    With these ideas in mind, I opened the book to the damaged page.

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    The next morning, I walked up to Lily with the book in my hands.

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  • 18、你校英文报Youth Voices最近发起主题为"My Ideal AI Learning Partner"的征文活动,请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:

    (1)它的样貌;

    (2)它的功能。

    注意:

    (1)写作词数应为80左右;

    (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

    My Ideal AI Learning Partner

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  • 19、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。

    Located in the historic Dashilan area of Beijing's Qianmen district, the Daguanlou Cinema is one of the earliest cinemas in China and is celebrated the birthplace of Chinese film, representing the lasting legacy (遗产) of cinematic art and modern (innovate).

    In 1905, Ren Qingtai, owner of Fengtai Photo Studio, invited Peking Opera master Tan Xinpei to star in an opera movie (name) Dingjun Mountain. Classic scenes like "Requesting Orders," "Swordplay," and "Battle"  (film) as silent movie parts. These were first shown at the then-called Daguanlou Theater on December 28, 1905, (mark) the beginning of Chinese cinema's journey.

    Today, the Daguanlou Theater has evolved (演变) into the Daguanlou Cinema, ground floor hosts a living museum, displaying stills from Dingjun Mountain, classic posters, and historical film projectors. Walking through, visitors can (direct) experience the century-old story of Chinese cinema.

    In recent years, beyond developing film-related products, it (establish) strong ties with the Dashilan area, emerging as a dynamic model for cultural tourism that attracts many domestic and overseas tourists with its  (character) mix of movie screenings, shopping, and tea appreciation.

    The cinema's fusion (融合) of the old and the new offers unique experience, attracting young audiences seeking a connection with the past while enjoying modern comfort.

  • 20、​​​​​​​One day, I closed a big deal at work and returned home in a good mood. To1, I decided to play Monopoly with my children. The game started off happily, with everyone2 and excited. At one point, my youngest asked, "Can I pay you later? I want to build this hotel, or I'll3." I smiled but said4, "No, that's not how it works. This is the deal." My answer5 him, and he immediately broke down, crying loudly.

    This moment6 me deeply. I wondered why I made my child cry just over a7. I wondered since when I had become such a serious person. Growing up with two big brothers, I learned to8 to earn my place at home from an early age. Later, in my9, I carried that fighting spirit into business deals. But at home, I was10 how to be gentle and understanding. Even in a simple game, I was treating it like a real 11. I had been so used to the work mode that I didn't realize I was bringing it into family life.

    That night, I understood that I needed to12. I had been so caught up in work that I forgot to 13 when I was with my family. Life wasn't a business deal — it was about connection, warmth, and14. From then on, I promised myself to leave my work behind, be more patient, and enjoy the15 moments with my children.

    (1)
    A 、compete B 、conclude C 、celebrate D 、cooperate
    (2)
    A 、trusted B 、engaged C 、relieved D 、addicted
    (3)
    A 、lose B 、reply C 、forget D 、regret
    (4)
    A 、gently B 、proudly C 、seriously D 、hesitantly
    (5)
    A 、confused B 、impressed C 、interrupted D 、upset
    (6)
    A 、hurt B 、struck C 、shamed D 、inspired
    (7)
    A 、deal B 、task C 、game D 、goal
    (8)
    A 、wait B 、fight C 、prepare D 、forgive
    (9)
    A 、career B 、education C 、training D 、investment
    (10)
    A 、learning B 、ensuring C 、pretending D 、forgetting
    (11)
    A 、lesson B 、success C 、adventure D 、negotiation
    (12)
    A 、return B 、change C 、defend D 、explain
    (13)
    A 、step back B 、show up C 、settle down D 、look around
    (14)
    A 、honesty B 、rewards C 、efforts D 、presence
    (15)
    A 、busy B 、tense C 、simple D 、crucial
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