Police have ______________to the public to come forward with any information which might help them in their inquiries．（ ）A. urgedB. claimedC. appealedD. called

7.[单选题] To maintain homeostasis, the___of hormones must be turned on and off as needed.A. seductionB. selectionC. secretionD. sensation

23. (单选题，0.5分) Jane, along with three other students, ___ to photograph the trees, write about their characteristics and so on.A. isB. haveC. areD. has

Fast readingIn this section, you are going to read one passage with 10 statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter.Who Will Suffer Most From Climate Change? A) A few years ago Melinda and I visited with a group of rice farmers in Bihar, India, one of the most flood-prone regions of the country. All of them were extremely poor and depended on the rice they grew to feed and support their families. When the monsoon (雨季) rains arrived each year, the rivers would swell, threatening to flood their farms and ruin their crops. Still, they were willing to bet everything on the chance that their farm would be spared. It was a gamble they often lost. Their crops ruined, they would flee to the cities in search of odd jobs to feed their families. By the next year, however, they would return — often poorer than when they left — ready to plant again. B) Our visit was a powerful reminder that for the world's poorest farmers, life is a high-wire act — without safety nets. They don't have access to improved seeds, fertilizer, irrigation (灌溉) systems, and other beneficial technologies. And no crop insurance either to protect themselves against losses. Just one stroke of bad fortune — a drought, a flood, or an illness — is enough for them to tumble deeper into poverty and hunger. C) Now, climate change is set to add a fresh layer of risk to their lives. Rising temperatures in the decades ahead will lead to major disruptions in agriculture, particularly in tropical zones. Crops won't grow because of too little rain or too much rain. Pests will thrive in the warmer climate and destroy crops. D) Farmers in wealthier countries will experience changes too. But they have ways to manage these risks. They can plant drought-tolerant crops, use sophisticated soil analysis to make their land more productive, and protect themselves from losses with crop insurance. E) The world's poorest farmers show up for work each day for the most part empty-handed. That's why of all the people who will suffer from climate change, they are likely to suffer the most. Poor farmers will feel the sting of these changes at the same time the world needs their help to feed a growing population. By 2050, global food demand is expected to increase by 60%. Declining harvests would strain the global food system, increasing hunger and eroding (腐蚀，侵蚀) the tremendous progress the world has made against poverty over the last half century. F) I'm optimistic that we can avoid the worst impacts of climate change and feed the world — if we act now. Although the severest impacts of climate change may be several decades away, we have precious little time to find solutions for the world's most vulnerable farmers. As I wrote in July, there's an urgent need for governments to invest in new clean-energy innovations that will dramatically reduce greenhouse emissions and halt rising temperatures. G) At the same time, we need to recognize that it's already too late to stop all of the impacts of hotter temperatures. Even if the world discovered a cheap, clean energy source next week, it would take time for the world to kick its fossil fuel-powered habits and shift to a carbon-free future. Some impacts from climate change are inevitable. That's why it's critical for the world to invest in efforts to help the poorest adapt. H) Here's the good news. Many of the tools they'll need to adapt are quite basic — things that they need anyway to grow more food and earn more income: access to financing, better seeds, fertilizer, training and markets where they can sell what they grow. I) Other tools are new and tailored to the demands of a changing climate. The Gates Foundation and its partners have worked together to develop new varieties of seeds that grow even during times of drought or flooding. The rice farmers I met in Bihar, for instance, are now growing a new variety of flood-tolerant rice — nicknamed "scuba" (水肺，水中呼吸器) rice — that can survive two weeks underwater. If shifts in the weather pattern bring more flooding to their region, they are already prepared for it. Other rice varieties are being developed that can withstand drought, heat, cold, and soil problems like high salt contamination. J) All of these efforts have the power to transform lives. It's quite common to see these farmers double or triple their harvests and their incomes when they have access to the advances farmers in the rich world take for granted. This new prosperity allows them to improve their diets, invest in their farms, and send their children to school. It also pulls their lives back from the razor's edge, giving them a sense of security even if they have a bad harvest. K) Of course, there will also be threats from climate change that we can't foresee. To be prepared, the world needs to accelerate research into seeds and supports for smallholder (小佃农) farmers. One of the most exciting innovations to help farmers is satellite technology. In Africa, researchers are using satellite images to create detailed soil maps, which can inform farmers about what varieties will thrive on their land. L) In this year's Annual Letter, Melinda and I made a bet that Africa will be able to feed itself in the next 15 years. Even with the risks of climate change, that's a bet I stand by. Yes, poor farmers have it tough. Their lives are puzzles with so many pieces to get right — from planting the right seeds and using the correct fertilizer to getting training and having a place to sell their harvest. If just one piece falls out of place, their lives can fall apart. M) I know the world has what it takes to help put those pieces in place for both the challenges they face today and the ones they'll face tomorrow. Most importantly, I know the farmers do too.1.The world should take efforts to help the poorest farmers adapt since climate change might cause some unavoidable impacts. 2.Though the farmers in richer countries will encounter the climate changes, they are able to deal with the possible difficulties. 3.The author is confident that if we take immediate action we can avoid the worst impacts of climate change and provide enough crops for the world. 4. New varieties of seeds have been developed that can withstand the impacts of a changing climate. 5. Satellite technology can help farmers in Africa to decide what varieties of seeds to plant on their land. 6. What the poor farmers need are the basic things that can help them have a better harvest and earn more money. 7. There is an increasing world population and food demand while the poor farmers are facing declining harvests which is harmful for the global food system. 8. Both the world and the farmers themselves will try their best to face the challenges of climate change. 9. The life of the world's poorest farmers is so vulnerable that just one stroke of bad fortune can make them poorer and hungrier. 10. Some farmers in Bihar are now growing a new type of rice which can live 14 days underwater even if there is a flood.

-Your new car is nothing but a______of money.-I think your words are just sour grapes.（　　） A. lack B. load C. waste D. question

There are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick him from your dreams and hug him for real.When times become difficult and you know they sometimes will，remember a moment in your life that was filled with the joy of friendship.Remember how your friends made you feel，and you will have to strength your need to get through any difficulty.A good companion is better than a fortune，for a fortune cannot purchase those elements of character which make companionship more than a fortune.The best companion is one who is wiser and better than ourselves，for we are inspired by his wisdom and virtue to nobler deeds.Greater wisdom and goodness than we possess lifts us higher mentally and morally. "A man is known by the companion he keeps. " It is always true.Companionship of a high order is powerful to develop character.Character makes character in the associations of life faster than anything else.Purity begets purity and like begets like，which makes the choice of companion in early life more important even than that of teachers and guardians. It is true that we cannot always choose all of our companions，some of whom are known in business or the social relations of life.We do not choose them；we do not enjoy them；and yet，we have to associate with them more or less.Still，a choice of companions can be made，and must be made.It is not best or necessary for a young person to associate with "Tom，Dick，and Harry" without forethought or purpose.Some fixed rules about the company he or she keeps must be observed. Companionship is education，good or not.It develops manhood or womanhood，high or low；it lifts soul upward or drags it downward.There is no half way work about its influence.It saves or destroys.Sow virtue，and the harvest will be virtue，Sow vice，and the harvest will be vice.Good companionships help us to sow virtue；evil companionships help us to sow vice.（1）A man's character can always be known by his ____ .A.friends around himB.wisdom and noble deedsC.fortune he keepsD.education and career（2）The underlined word in Para.2 can be replaced with ____ .A.gives way toB.accounts forC.deals withD.takes the place of（3）The influence of friends ____ .A.varies from person to personB.seems like educationC.develops manhood or womanhoodD.depends on our choices of friends（4）When it comes to how to choose friends，one should ____ .A.associate with them more or lessB.insist on the rules he has madeC.avoid keeping company with businessmanD.makes friends with others without purpose（5）The passage mainly deals with ____ .A.effective ways to make more friendsB.principles of choosing friendsC.importance of choosing good friendsD.characters made by good companionship

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. constantly B. concern C. impact D. emphasis E weightF. trendy G. generation H. pattern I. alternative J. surrounded K. elegantlyThe Rise of Retro FashionDo you care about what you wear? Some people are very fashion-conscious, carefully selecting the clothes they buy and how they dress. Fashionistas (时尚达人) always want to be seen in the latest designer gear. But that trend is changing as retro or vintage clothing is becoming a popular and often cheaper 　　　　1　　　　. Of course, “vintage” clothing is really second-hand clothing, worn before but given a second life. The fashion industry has rebranded this stuff to make it look 　　　　2　　　　 and possibly give it a higher price tag. Whereas we may have seen an old faded pair of jeans or a dress with a flower 　　　　3　　　　 sold at a jumble sale (旧货拍卖会), now we are 　　　　4　　　　 with boutique and pop-up shops dedicated to the stuff. And in the UK, one supermarket chain has started selling second-hand clothes in some of its stores. According to managing director Steve Lynam, the more people invest in the circular economy and shop vintage, the bigger 　　　　5　　　　 we will have on climate change.Certainly, buying vintage puts 　　　　6　　　　 on extending the life of clothing. It cuts down on waste and helps to reduce the environmental damage caused by manufacturing new clothes. It’s also led to the rise of retro-fashion-items that your mum or dad wore decades ago that now look 　　　　7　　　　 cool again! It’s a big thing with younger people and has been helped by the rise of platforms like Depop and Vinted, which sell “worn” clothes online. As lanina Lucca, Senior Vice President at Depop explained: “The new 　　　　8　　　　 is looking to make choices that reduce their impact on the environment, with 77% of Gen Z saying that their biggest environmental 　　　　9　　　　 being that they want their choices to reduce waste.”Another popular way of buying old clothes is in a vintage kilo sale. People pick what they want and then pay according to 　　　　　10　　　　　 rather than per item. Some items are upcycled — re-modelled or re-worked by adding embroidery, patches and other additions. However, these second-hand clothes are worn or re-designed, the sustainability of vintage fashion means it’s here to stay for some time to come.

- - - - - is it from here to the City Library , Joan ? " - - - About 8 minutes ' ride by bus A. How soon B.How long C.How much D.How far

Despite being _______ with responsibilities, they faced each challenge with resilience and determination, achieving success in their endeavors. A burdened B abundant C competent D ardent

English with the words and expressions in bold from Activity 1. Change the form of the words and expressions if necessary. 1. The economic downturn resulted in____(一系列我们公司无法应对的挑战).2. If you need work, (你可以在学校就业中心的网站上找到招聘职位的列表).3. Don't work in a high-tech company if____(你无法适应快节奏的工作环境).4. I'm a creative person, so(我不喜欢重复性的体力工作).5. It is expected that our company's profits will____(越来越多地受到美元贬值变化的影响).6. More than 15firms(与我们在一个人际圈商业项目上开展合作).7. I can't tell you the exact price of that cryptocurrency (加密货币) right now(因为它在不断发生变化).8. Weiming received more job offers than he had expected because right now(像他这样优秀的程序员十分抢手).