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(B)1. Where can you taste the crocodile?
A. At Mime.
B. At the Archipelago.
C. At the Top of the World restaurant.
D. At the Modern Toilet restaurant.
(C)2. What can diners do while having meals in the revolving restaurant?
A. They can go fishing.
B. They can perform.
C. They can enjoy the view of Las Vegas.
D. They can take a trip.
(C)3. What can you enjoy or experience when you have dinner at Mime?
A. The Love Bug Salad. B. Eating on toilet seats.
C. Theatrical surroundings. D. A fantastic view of Las Vegas.
(D)4. What do you think of the Modern Toilet restaurant according to the material?
A. Expensive. B. Terrible. C. Impossible. D. Popular.
(A)5. Which of the following is a suitable title for the material?
A. Strange but wonderful dining
B. Cheap but terrible dining
C. Cheap and wonderful sight spots
D. Strange but wonderful sight spots

答案： 1.B 2.C 3.C 4.D 5.A

B 热考内容 社会主义先进文化
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范畴:人与自我 主题:职业倾向 体裁:新闻报道 难度:★★★★ 建议用时:6分钟 评价:___/5
A video showing a Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station worker's rapid typing and fluent English skills has gone popular, indicating the station's efforts to deal with the growing number of international travellers.
In the video, You Yuan, who has been working at the station since it opened in 2010, quickly helps foreign passengers buy or change tickets. Her wonderful typing speed and clear communication skills have drawn widespread praise online.
"Compared to the past, one-third to two-thirds of our daily customers are now international travellers, as most domestic travellers buy tickets online," said You, who started to sell tickets in 2015. "English has become an important skill to us. "
According to railway authorities, 1.6 million foreign passengers bought train tickets at Shanghai railway stations last year, a 200 percent increase from 2023. To meet the growing need, railway workers have accepted strict language training.
"We often attend training courses and practise through real communication," You said. "My goal is clear communication and successful sales. "
The station has also carried out technological improvements. Since November, 2023, foreign passengers have been able to verify their passport information online, bypassing in-person checks. Last year, Shanghai Hongqiao improved its payment systems to accept international bank cards, including Visa and Mastercard.
"Beyond hardware improvements, we've paid attention to foreign language training for workers across different positions to ensure good service," said Wang Fang.
Tourists have praised the improvements. Jaime Martinez, a traveller from Spain, described the ticketing experience as "very helpful", noting how English-speaking workers have helped foreign passengers take China's high-speed rail more easily.
For You, the modernization effort is different from the early days of paper tickets and long queues. "Now, it's not just about typing quickly, but also mastering different skills to deal with different needs," she said.
素材来源:China Daily
( )1. What does the underlined word "indicating" mean?
A. Spending. B. Wasting. C. Rewarding. D. Showing.
( )2. How many foreigners bought train tickets at Shanghai railway stations in 2023?
A. About 533,300 foreigners. B. About 1,066,600 foreigners.
C. About 1,599,900 foreigners. D. About 2,133,200 foreigners.
( )3. What might happen in Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station after November, 2023?
A. More foreigners might visit the train station.
B. More foreign tourists might verify their passport information online.
C. The workers might become much busier.
D. Some new workers might come to work at the station.
( )4. How does Jaime Martinez support his idea in Paragraph 8?
A. By telling a story.
B. By speaking English.
C. By giving an example.
D. By introducing his own experience.
( )5. Where can you probably find this text?
A. On a website. B. In a dictionary.
C. In a guidebook. D. In a picture book.

答案： 1.D 2.A 3.B 4.D 5.A

C

For many years, scientists have argued whether the planet Venus(金星) could have supported life since its formation 4.6 billion years ago. A new study suggests it probably has never been habitable. Venus, which is our closest neighbour, is sometimes called "Earth's evil twin". The planets are similar in size and made of the same materials. But Venus is called "evil" because it is the hottest planet in our solar system, with the surface temperature of nearly 932 ℉. It also has the most volcanoes of any planet in our solar system and is covered with thick clouds of acid.
Some scientists believe Venus might have once had oceans on its surface. This would be an important indicator of the planet's habitability because water is important for the development of life. To test this idea, a team of scientists from the University of Cambridge, in the UK, carefully studied the planet's atmosphere.
Volcanoes give off gases that come from deep inside a planet. Those gases end up in a planet's atmosphere, and studying them helps us know where they came from and what's under the surface. On Earth, which has a lot of water in its interior(内部), volcanic outbreaks give off mostly steam.
The team studied the mixture of the atmosphere on Venus and decided that it had very little water—only 6% at most. These "dry" outbreaks show that the planet's interior has very little water. That led the scientists to decide that oceans have never appeared on the planet and that it has never been habitable. "Given that it likely never had oceans, it is hard to imagine Venus ever having supported Earth-like life, which needs water," said Tereza Constantinou, the study's lead writer.
Several spacecraft have been sent to study Venus, but the planet remains a bit of a mystery. According to Constantinou, scientists will know more in the future, when the DAVINCI spacecraft studies Venus more carefully.
The results of the study and future research could help scientists learn more about the possibility of life on other planets beyond Venus and Earth. "If Venus was never habitable, it's unlikely that Venus-like planets elsewhere would be habitable or life-friendly," Constantinou said.
素材来源:The Week Junior
( )1. Why is Venus called "Earth's evil twin"?
A. It has more water than Earth.
B. It turns around the Sun faster than Earth.
C. It has the same surface temperature as Earth.
D. It is similar to Earth in size and materials but it's too hot.
( )2. How do scientists study the interior of planets like Venus?
A. By watching the colour of clouds.
B. By recording the surface temperature.
C. By counting the number of volcanoes.
D. By studying gases from volcanic eruptions.
( )3. What makes scientists think Venus might never have had oceans?
A. Its thick clouds of acid. B. Its staying far away from the Sun.
C. Its being short of volcanoes. D. Its little water in volcanic gases.
( )4. Constantinou might agree that Venus-like planets elsewhere ____.
A. are likely to have oceans B. can't be homes for life
C. are easier to study than Venus D. could support life
( )5. What is the main idea of the article?
A. Venus has probably never supported life.
B. Venus will become habitable in the future.
C. Venus has active volcanoes and acidic clouds.
D. Scientists discovered oceans on Venus recently.

答案： 1.D 2.D 3.D 4.B 5.A

D
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范畴:人与社会 主题:人际关系 体裁:记叙文 难度:★★★★ 建议用时:6分钟 评价:___/5
On a Friday evening in December, two weeks before New Year's Day, I lost my job. I was excited about the weekend when my daughter, Kristin, then 12, and I planned to get our New Year gifts. Then I listened to my voicemail, "We're sorry but you have to give up your gymnastics class. " My heart sank.
I wasn't just a single parent; I was the only parent. I had to make money to support the family. On Monday morning, I dropped Kristin at school and set off for my moneymaking activities. I headed to the pawnshop with a gold ring that my mother had given me ten years earlier. In the end, I sold the ring for 150.Over the next week, I actively asked for jobs as my bank account grew smaller. On a weekend afternoon, I dropped Kristin in a wealthy community for a birthday party. I watched as she went in, surrounded by all the nice things we couldn't afford. I drove home with a heavy heart.Back at home, I looked out of the window. It had been snowing on and off all morning. I noticed a little woman with short white hair trying to open her car door against the wind. As she got out, I realized it was my old teacher, Ms Esther. Even after I graduated, Ms Esther kept in touch with me. We loved each other.I rushed to the front of my building. "What are you doing out in this weather?" I asked as we hugged."Well, I tried to call last week but couldn't get through. Then I called your office and they said you didn't work there any more, so I thought I would come by," Ms Esther said. "I have gifts for you and Kristin. "I made her a cup of tea, and we talked. Ms Esther's presence gave me hope that things would be all right. As she got up to leave, she handed me a New Year card. "This is for you," she said as she kissed me on the cheek. I walked her to her car and waved as she pulled away.When I opened her card, I gasped in shock. Hundred-dollar bills fell onto the table. Tears of thankfulness ran down my face as I counted. Ms Esther gave me 1,000. On the morning of New Year's Day, Kristin and I stayed at home, and I happily watched as she opened her gifts. I silently thanked Ms Esther in my heart.
It has been 14 years since that New Year's Day, but I've never forgotten what Ms Esther did for us. In 2020, at age 91, Ms Esther died, but the love she gave during her life lives in the hearts of many. I am lucky to be one of them.
( )1. Why did the writer have to give up her gymnastics class?
A. Because she didn't have enough money.
B. Because she had to do much housework.
C. Because she didn't have enough time for it.
D. Because she was busy buying New Year cards.
( )2. How did the writer feel when watching the birthday party in the rich community?
A. She felt excited. B. She felt pleased.
C. She felt kind of sad. D. She felt kind of surprised.
( )3. Why did Ms Esther come to see the writer?
A. To have lunch with the writer. B. To give the writer some help.
C. To ask the writer some questions. D. To spend the day with the writer.
( )4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Ms Esther will still help the writer.
B. The writer has also helped many people.
C. The writer will never forget Ms Esther.
D. The writer will return the money to Ms Esther.
( )5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. A teacher's going away B. An old friend's help
C. A bank account got smaller D. An unforgettable birthday party

答案： 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.B

三、句子还原
请先阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后根据短文内容从下面方框内的六个选项中选择五个还原到文中,使短文意思通顺、结构完整。

Do you know that kindness has the power to change the world? World Kindness Day and Anti-Bullying(反欺凌) Week are important. 1
Bullying is that one person or a group of people use their power to hurt someone else. People can have power over others for lots of reasons. These may include being older, bigger or stronger; being able to communicate better; or being part of a group when the other person is on his own. Bullying includes using this power to hurt someone with words or actions. 2 Bullying is never acceptable.
People have the power to hurt but they also have the power to be kind. World Kindness Day celebrates small acts that make a big difference. Jaime Thurston set up the charity 52 Lives. She says, " 3 But it's so important to our happiness. " Studies show that kindness reduces stress, develops self-esteem and releases good chemicals in your brain. So as well as helping others, you're being kind to yourself too.
4 Jaime Thurston says, "If you see someone else being bullied, you shouldn't silently accept it. Instead, ask the person if he's OK, call it out or let teachers know what is happening. " This may also include keeping a record of what happens and when. "This will be useful when you discuss it," she explains. "If you're being bullied, don't try to fight back," Thurston says. " 5 Instead, walk away and seek for help. "
A. It can happen face to face or online.
B. Kindness can be seen as weak and soft.
C. You shouldn't try to make a noise about bullying.
D. You might be hurt even further or be seen as the problem.
E. They show us that everyone can help stop the hurt caused by bullying.
F. The theme of Anti-Bullying Week 2023 was "Make a Noise About Bullying".
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________

答案： 1.E 2.A 3.B 4.F 5.D

四、任务型阅读
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范畴:人与自然 主题:人与动物 体裁:新闻报道 难度:★★★★ 建议用时:6分钟 评价:___/5
A video showing a tourist feeding a wild fox in southwestern China has caused warnings about the ecological and safety risks of such actions. The video, which has attracted more than 40,000 comments, captures a tourist offering bread to a fox in Sichuan Province.
At first, the fox tried to eat the bread with the tourist's finger, later bypassing the food to bite directly at the tourist's hand. The tourist managed to pull away without being wounded. "It's clear that the fox doesn't want the bread but your fingers!" someone joked online.
Ni Qingyong, an expert, told reporters that feeding wild animals can cause risks to humans and wildlife. "Wild animals may bite people, spreading diseases. Human food often contains ▲. Additionally, waste food packaging can also enter the food chain, causing environmental and ecological harm," Ni said.
Feeding wildlife can change animals' action, encouraging them to depend on humans for food instead of looking for food in nature. This change can weaken their ability to live, and harm their health, according to Rigpo, head of a wildlife protection station in Qinghai Province.
Human-wildlife interaction is becoming more common as protection efforts increase the number of wild animals. In Hoh Xil Nature Reserve in Qinghai Province, a wild wolf has become famous online after often getting close to highways to ask for food from tourists.
The wolf was once thin, but it has reportedly gained weight and learned to wag its tail and show agreeable manners to ask for food. The wolf's action has influenced others in the area, leading to the formation of roadside wolf groups.
Experts emphasize the importance of staying away from wildlife and avoiding interference unless an endangered species is at risk. "We must respect the natural laws of survival," Rigpo said.
素材来源:China News Service
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。每题答案不超过7个词。
1. What can we see in the video?
2. 新考法·句子还原 What can be put in " ▲ " in Paragraph 3?
3. What is the result of humans giving food to wild animals?
4. Why does the wolf learn to wag its tail?
5. What does Rigpo advise us to do in the last paragraph?

答案： 1.A tourist is feeding a fox. 2.something harmful to wildlife 3.It can change animals' action. 4.To ask humans for food. 5.To respect the natural laws of survival.

 阅读下面的短文,根据首字母提示在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
Zhang Lincong, 43, is from Chongqing. He has won online praise for giving a helping hand to a truck driver from Shandong. The driver got into trouble on a d 1 mountain road in snow.
On the afternoon of Jan. 10, Zhang and his friend Li Fuzhu were driving back home after enjoying the snow scene in the Daba Mountains of Chongqing where they found the truck driver asking for h 2.
The driver, surnamed Li, was going back to Shandong after sending things to Chongqing. However, guided by the navigation system, he f 3 himself on the icy and snowy mountain road. What's worse, he didn't notice it was s 4 until he drove halfway up the mountain.
The driver told Zhang that he used to drive small cars and had only recently begun to drive trucks. The cliff and icy road made him feel s 5 as he had little experience driving in such bad conditions.
After learning Li's bad condition, Zhang asked Li to take their c 6, and he jumped in Li's truck and managed to turn it around and finally drove down the mountain safely. Li and Zhang went separate ways but later met again at a highway service area. A 7 Li wanted to express his thanks again by treating Zhang and his friend to dinner, the two politely refused.
"I drove trucks from 2013 to 2016. Although I changed to another j 8, I'm still skilled at driving," Zhang said when asked if he had any worries about g 9 a hand to a stranger on the mountain road.
"I'm h 10 to give a helping hand to people in need," he said. Back in 2008, when Zhang was working in Fujian, he saved a girl in deep water.
素材来源:China Daily
1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______
6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10. ______

答案： 1.dangerous 2.help 3.found 4.snowing/snowy 5.scared 6.car 7.Although 8.job 9.giving 10.happy

 读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中单词的正确形式填空。

In the summer of 2012, we had a wonderful experience with a pair of birds. My husband and I watched as they built a home in a tree in 1 (we) back garden, about 50 metres from our back door, and then took care of the eggs and 2 (late) the three chicks.
When the chicks were close to 3 (leave) the home, one parent visited us. It was around midday. The bird stood outside our kitchen window and 4 (make) a lot of noise. The bird was upset and actually looking at me 5 the window. I looked outside and saw a 1.5-metre goanna(巨蜥) climbing up the tree to the 6 (bird) home. What should I do? The goanna has a right to catch the chicks for food. But they would be safe 7 I helped the chicks.
With a gentle touch using a bamboo stick along the goanna's tail, it headed back down the tree and 8 (disappear) into the grass.
Several nights later, we heard a loud noise coming from the birds' home; the 9 (chick) were flapping their wings and working their way up to flying. One parent was calling to them from another tree across the yard. The next day, the home was empty. The 10 (beauty) birds were gone.
I will never forget how the family looked for our help.
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________
6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________ 9. ___________ 10. ___________

答案： 1.our 2.later 3.leaving 4.made 5.through 6.birds' 7.if 8.disappeared 9.chicks 10.beautiful

 根据对话内容,从下面方框中选择适当的单词或词组填空,使短文内容完整正确。
all over the world spent Of course tell these important diaries
A: Hey, do you know Xu Xiake? He was a famous traveller in Chinese history.
B: Yes. I've heard of him. But I'm not very familiar with him. Can you 1. ______ me more?
A: Sure. Xu Xiake lived in the Ming dynasty. He was born in Jiangyin. He was so interested in exploring nature that he 2. ______ most of his life travelling around China.
B: That sounds amazing. Did he write anything to record his travels?
A: 3. ______. He wrote The Travel Diaries of Xu Xiake. In this book, he described the mountains, rivers, caves and other geographical characteristics he saw.
B: It must be valuable. Have 4. ______ been translated into English?
A: Some parts have been. For people who want to learn about ancient Chinese geography and culture through English, it's a good choice. His adventurous spirit also encourages many modern travellers 5. ______.
B: I see. He was really a famous person in both Chinese and world travel history.

答案： 1.tell 2.spent 3.Of course 4.these important diaries 5.all over the world