阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
Sharing China 2023 Contest
The contest is calling for entries(参赛作品) from all over the world. Regardless of whether you are a professional or amateur, who you are or where you are from, you are welcome to send us photos of memorable moments about China.
The Rules
All entries must be real and not photo edited. The tone and color of the image may be slightly adjusted. Composition and cutting are allowed.
Entries should be in JPG or JPEG format, no less than 2MB for each. Photos could be compressed(压缩), but keep the original file. If the winning photos are published on the page, the original file will be required.
Entries can be single photos or a series of photos. A series of photos counts as one entry and each series may contain four to five photos.
Entries should have titles and a short photo description, such as time, place and people in the photo.
Awards and Prizes
The contest will select 50 photos.
5 for first prize: 2,000 RMB
15 for second prize:1, 500 RMB
30 for third prize: 800 RMB
The organizer will pay the tax on behalf of the winners.
When
Submission: from December 20, 2022 to Feb 12, 2023
Selection and ranking: from Feb 13, 2023 to May 15, 2023
Result Announcement: June 30, 2023
For information about short film contest please visit: Chinadaily.com.cn
A little boy has written and illustrated(加插图于)a storybook himself to help raise money to buy a new wheelchair. Alfie Dormand began writing his book The Monkeys That Stole A Bus after being inspired by a day out at Paignton Zoo. He even illustrated the book himself using a computer program to create colourful drawings to illustrate his imaginative tale.
Through sales of his storybook on the Internet and donation through his Just Giving page, Alfie has raised over £1,000 towards the costs of the new electric wheelchair, which would give him greater independence than his current manual wheelchair. He has a disease called L1 syndrome and a related condition known as Hydrocephalus(脑积水), both of which affect his ability to move.
His mum Michelle Dortmund said," We hired an electric wheelchair three years ago when we went to Paignton Zoo and he loved it. We were delighted to see him get around in the wheelchair without being pushed by others. He fell in love with the flamingos(火烈鸟). When he saw how cheeky the monkeys were, it just gave him some ideas for stories."
Teachers have been reading the book to other pupils at Alfie's school. Parents have been buying the book to support the Alfie's fundraising efforts, with Alfie even signing books like a professional. The winner of the World's Strongest Man competition, Eddie Hall, also features in the book, and the strong man bought a copy and sent Alfie a video to say thanks.
The schoolboy likes to make little stories. He does all of the drawings on the computer himself as he finds using a pen difficult.
As the story shows, life can be so difficult. However, positively face it and work hard, and we'll get help from others.
Most people say "yes" much more readily than" no".
A friend is moving house this weekend and would like some help, and you agree. But, what you really wanted were a couple of quiet days relaxing at home. Or a roommate spends the entire weekends playing video games and wants to borrow your homework for" reference". But, you've just finished it after taking a whole day to work hard. Many people say" yes"to these kinds of requests. They usually don't consider their own interests and feelings, and are often angry with themselves afterwards.
Saying "no" requires courage and considerable practice, in fact, according to psychologists. "Everyone wants to be liked," says Gabriele Steinki, a German psychologist." Saying'no'risks losingthe affection of the person asking the favor or even a job."
In fact, refusing a request can even help to strengthen a relationship because it expresses a true feeling. But, for people used to agreeing to every request, changing can be a long and uncomfortable learning process.
Most people believe that "If I say'no', I'll lose the affection of the person. But the affection is important to me." This way of thinking can be replaced by this:" If he only likes me because I always do what suits him, then the price of his affection is too high in the long term."
Steinki says the key is talking to the other person to find a mutual solution." One needs to present the situation from one's own point of view, and to suggest how the situation can be dealt with to the advantage of both parties. The other person must have the feeling that his interests are being considered." When the refusal is not accepted, you can give the reasons calmly again until the person gets the message.
More than a third of the world's population lives in dry lands, areas that experience significant water shortages. Engineers and scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a unique solution to help people in these areas access clean drinking water.
They developed a low-cost gel film(凝胶膜) that can pull water from the air in even the driest climate. Combining two simple ingredients, cellulose and konjac gum, the gel is inexpensive to produce. Just one kilogram of gel can absorb up to six liters of water in a dry climate. For those living in a climate with relative humidity, one kilogram of gel can collect up to 13 liters of water a day. As the gel is so inexpensive and easy to make, it may offer a way of providing drinking water to countries with water shortages.
Previously, researchers have harvested fresh water from fog and dew, but that only serves areas with high humidity. Other attempts at pulling water from desert air are typically energy-intensive and do not produce much. In fact, this gel is a vast improvement from previous water harvesting technologies. The maximum water harvested has been 5.87 liters in places with relative humidity. This new gel doubles this amount, uses no energy and is simple to operate and it can be molded into a shape or size that best suits the user.
"This new work is about practical solutions that people can use to get water in the hottest, driestplaces on Earth," said Guihua Yu, professor at the Cockrell School of Engineering." This could allow millions of people without consistent access to drinking water to have simple, water generating devices at home that they can easily operate."
"This is not something you need an advanced degree to use," the paper's lead author, Youhong "Nancy" Guo said." It'sstraightforwardenough that anyone can make it at home if they have thematerials." Scientists are planning on making a thicker gel that will increase the yield, making this technology a practicable solution to drought.
任务型阅读(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Making other people feel good feels good, and, best of all it requires little more than a generous heart. Studies show that people feel happier when they do something kind for another person, and both recipients and good deed doers can get the benefits. It can't be a smarter idea to create this World Kindness Day.
Learn a friend's language.
Picking up a bit of a friend or co-worker's first language and speaking it with them show them you care about and take an interest in their experiences. Making someone feel included and respected will feel a greater sense of belonging, an essential component of happiness.
Reaching out to someone for the first time in a long time can be an instant remedy for whatever troubles you. It's as simple as a text, a note or a FaceTime call. Let someone know you're thinking of them, even after some time apart. Studies suggest strong bonds can improve physical health, too.
Genuinely praise someone.
A respectful comment that comes from the heart about someone's unique hairstyle, excellent performance in a concert or their great solution to a problem at work might be all it takes to improve someone's mood.
Collect trash you see around your neighborhood.
Picking up trash-and recyclables off the street beautifies your community and benefits the environment. The environment can't clean itself, after all!
Thank the people in your life.
They are the security guard outside of your workplace, the supermarket worker you see every day, and even your mom. . Thank people for the things that they do to improve your life. Gratitude is priceless.
| A. Have eye contact with friends. B. Reconnect with a friend or family member. C. If your friends are overweight, you should turn a blind eye to it. D. It might even inspire others to take up the task with you. E. Open your heart with some small, free ways to make someone's day. F. Without their help, your world might not work efficiently. G. Others' positive words would help some people be a bit kinder to themselves, too. |
完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
I was so excited when Mrs. Burks announced we were going to the skating rink(溜冰场). I'd never been roller-skating and really wanted to learn how to skate.
When we got there, everyone1inside. Some of us rented our skates and soon began lacing(系好鞋带) them up. Then, everyone but me2away from the wall and started skating.3onto the handrail(扶手),I pulled myself along the side as I tried moving my legs back and forth. After a few failed4Mrs. Burks skated over to me." When you start to5, relax. If you struggle to keep from falling, you'll be more6to hurt yourself," said Mrs. Burks.
Mrs. Burks7for one of my hands. I took a deep breath and8her warm hand. As we moved away from the wall, she called out," Take a deep9. Move your foot forward at an angle and then do the10thing with the other foot. "I tried to follow her11in every way. "That's good! You're moving your feet like you should. But remember to relax when you start to go down. Let's try again," Mrs. Burks said.
So I did.12 I lost my balance, I safely fell to the floor. Mrs. Burks was right! It didn't13as much. I was able to get up faster and try again.
Later I began to see how Mrs. Burks' instructions worked for other14. As long as I kept trying to do my best ,I could learn something even when I15.I could get back up, try again, and understand it's all right to fall.
单项选择(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
- A、 In spite of
- B、 Due to
- C、 Rather than
- D、 In case of
- A、 having killed
- B、 killing
- C、 killed
- D、 being killed
- A、 Devoted
- B、 Devoting
- C、 To devote
- D、 Devote
- A、 put on
- B、 put away
- C、 put off
- D、 put down
- A、 On; to say
- B、 In; saying
- C、 In; to say
- D、 On; saying
- A、 come up with
- B、 get along with
- C、 live up to
- D、 let down
- A、 for; is to be blamed
- B、 on; should blame
- C、 for; is to blame
- D、 on; is blamed
- A、 works
- B、 has worked
- C、 work
- D、 was working
- A、 have repaired
- B、 has repaired
- C、 has been repaired
- D、 have been repaired
- A、 as three times much
- B、 as much three time
- C、 much as three times
- D、 three times as much
语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Pillow fighting is moving out of the bedroom and into the boxing ring. The Pillow Fight Championship, or PFC, plans (hold) its first live pay- to- watch event in Florida May 29,2023.
Steve Williams had the idea of (transform)a children's game into a professional fighting sport. The head of PFG said professional pillow fighting will have the (excite) of hand-to-hand fighting without the violence of mixed martial arts, or MMA, and boxing. Ho said it was not a joke.
The athletes in January's event come (most) from MMA and boxing. But Williams said the athletes are not going to get (injure),"The fighters don't like to be hurt, and those want to see good competition just don't want to see violence."
Since many people grew up pillow fighting with (friend) or relatives, Williams hopes the new sport will be popular and can attract a large audience, including children.
"You can call it unusual sport, but we think it's going to have main appeal," he said." Think about how they mixed country music with rap music and (bring) these different audiences together. That's what we're doing, and we hope it brings in a different kind of viewer."
单句语法填空(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
单词拼写，根据首字母和汉语提示完成下列单词的拼写，并注意在答题卡上书写完整单词。(共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)
写作(满分15分)
1.志愿服务的意义；
2.呼吁大家积极行动。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
Li Hua
