（2025•深圳）    SZ teen wins 2024 Forbes China Youth Artists 100 gold award HUANG TSINGZ，a 12-year-old student from QSI International School of Shenzhen，recently won the gold award for her creative oil painting in the 2024 Forbes China Youth Artists 100 Competition.
    As the youngest gold award winner this year，Huang received a reward of 100，000 yuan （US＄14，155）.During a forum where the award was announced，Huang delivered a speech to 300 international artists and educators，sharing that her winning painting，Xiaoyaoyou，was inspired by her reflections on ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuang Zi，as well as her thoughts on existence，life and spiritual ideals.
    Her ethereal painting is infused with her imaginative concepts，showcasing her strong commitment to environmental protection. "In the painting，I created a futuristic world，where a girl dreams of seeing blue whales，even if they edge toward extinction，" she said.
    Experts at the competition praised the stunning and vivid artwork，describing it as vibrant and bold，with a delicate touch and strong expressiveness.The blue and red colors in the painting cleverly divide it into two distinct horizons：the distant future and the accessible past，referencing both the extinction of certain species and the possibility of harmonious coexistence in nature.
    Born in Hong Kong and raised in Shenzhen，Huang serves as the vice president of the student union at her school and is a member of the Nanshan District Artists Association.She began to learn painting at 2 and held exhibitions at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center and the Hulunbuir Art Museum in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region this year.
    In addition to her artistic pursuits，she is actively involved in environmental protection and public welfare.She has donated 10，000 yuan from her exhibition fundraising to the Shenzhen Autism Society and an experimental architecture project supporting farmers in Huizhou.
    The China Youth Artists 100 Competition and the accompanying forum were organized by Forbes China，aiming at igniting young people's passion for art and discussing the value of art education and art industry development in China and beyond.Many young artists showcased their unique works and ideas during the events.
    Huang expressed her aspiration to become a true artist，hoping to help more people experience the true essence，wonder and beauty of art.She believes that great art can relieve pressure and soothe the body and soul.


（1）Why did Huang create the painting Xiaoyaoyou？
A.To win the 100，000 yuan reward
B.To show her understanding of Zhuang Zi and environmental protection
C.To become the vice president of the school student union
D.To hold exhibitions in Inner Mongolia
（2）What is the purpose of the China Youth Artists 100 Competition？
A.To collect paintings for Forbes China's gallery
B.To raise money for environmental protection projects
C.To inspire young people's love for art and discuss art education
D.To introduce Shenzhen's art industry to the world
（3）Which of the following is TRUE about Huang？
A.She was born and raised in Inner Mongolia.
B.She started learning painting at the age of 12.
C.She donated money to help autistic children and farmers.
D.Her painting only uses blue and red colors to show nature.
（4）What words best describe Huang's painting？
A.Boring and simple
B.Stunning and vivid
C.Dark and sad
D.Common and ordinary
（5）Where can we probably read this article？
A.In a science fiction novel
B.In a local newspaper
C.In a sports magazine
D.In a fairy tale book

（2025•深圳）    World's smallest artificial heart saves a boy
    A 7-year-old Chinese boy，Junjun，with end-stage heart failure has become the world's youngest patient to receive a magnetically levitated biventricular assist device—the world's smallest artificial heart，developed by a Shenzhen-based company.
    Current heart surgeries face a severe problem：there is a huge shortage of donated hearts in China.Junjun was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2024 and suffered severe cardiogenic shock.Doctors could not find a matching donor heart in time，so they decided to use the artificial heart to keep him alive.
    The artificial heart weighs only 45 grams and is 2.9 cm in diameter—50% lighter than existing models.A team of doctors led by Dong Nianguo performed a five-hour implantation surgery in Wuhan.The next day，Junjun could breathe on his own and eat small amounts of food. "The artificial heart allows him to wait for a suitable heart donation without the risk of heart failure，" said Dr.Dong.
    The device，co-developed by Shenzhen Core Medical Technology Co.Ltd，has low energy consumption and a long battery life.It can function for up to six months without recharging.Scientists are now working to improve the artificial heart to treat more children with heart diseases.


（1）What is the main problem in current heart surgeries in China？
A.Artificial hearts are too expensive for most patients
B.There is a severe shortage of donated hearts
C.Doctors lack the skills to perform heart implantation
D.Donated hearts are often rejected by patients' bodies
（2）What impact did the artificial heart surgery have on Junjun？
A.It cured his heart disease completely
B.It allowed him to wait for a matching donor heart
C.It made him need to stay in the hospital forever
D.It replaced his damaged heart permanently
（3）What are scientists doing now to improve the artificial heart？
A.Making it larger to fit adult patients
B.Reducing its battery life to cut costs
C.Adapting it for more children with heart diseases
D.Stopping research because it is too successful
（4）What does the underlined word "function" mean in the passage？
A.Work
B.Rest
C.Break
D.Change
（5）What is the best title for the passage？
A.A Boy's Fight Against Heart Disease
B.Heart Donation Shortage in China
C.Shenzhen Develops New Medical Technology
D.World's smallest artificial heart saves boy

（2025•深圳）Ninger，
    It is truly a matter of great regret that your mother has not been able to complete her responsibility in your education.Today，as your mother has firmly engaged in the anti-Manchurian and anti-Japanese struggle，the end of my life（1）（reach）.I have no chance（2） （meet） each other again in this life.I cannot educate you with many words—your mother gave （3）（she） to the country.After my death，you must continue with the fight，grow strong，and comfort your mother in the underworld.
    Zhao Yiman wrote this letter （4）the age of 41.She（5）（write） it when she was in prison in 1936.It is （6）（true） a regret that she （7）（not be able to complete） her duty as a mother.The letter shows her deep love for her son and her loyalty to the country.
    Zhao Yiman's story （8）（touch） many people till now.We should remember（9）（she） and learn from her spirit of patriotism.We also need to understand the（10）（important） of protecting our country and make it （strong） than before.

（2025•深圳）    In Chinese people's daily life，different kinds of manners are practiced.Even when having meals，people pay much attention to table manners. （1）
    Set tables with respect.How people are seated is an important part of table manners.It is also a sign of respect in Chinese culture.（2）It is kept for the eldest or the most respected.
    Use chopsticks properly.Using chopsticks is a must on the Chinese dining table.It is necessary to be aware of the proper use.While waiting for meals，one should place chopsticks on a chopstick rest and avoid putting them on a rice bowl.（3）
    Take food politely.（4）One should eat up the food in the bowl first and then pick up more food.It is polite to reach for the food in front rather than across the table.
    Make light conversations.For a relaxing dinner，conversation topics should be light and enjoyable.（5）Avoid topics which may cause disagreements.With all these in mind，one can enjoy a pleasant dinner.

选项
A.Usually，there is a seat of honor which faces east or the entrance.
B.To have a pleasant Chinese dinner，here are some tips one must keep in mind.
C.Don't pick up too much food into a bowl at a time.
D.Besides，never point with chopsticks or stick them in the bowl.
E.It is okay to say thanks to the host and praise the food.
F.These actions and customs may seem small.

（2025•深圳）    Chimpanzee：Our Closest Relative in the Wild
    Chimpanzee is the animal most like humans，so studying them in the wild gives scientists insight into the origins of our own social behaviour，our communication，and now，how we care for one another.
    The wound care of chimpanzees involves various techniques：directly licking the wound to remove debris and potentially adding antibacterial compounds in the saliva；pressing the wound after licking their fingers；patting with leaves；and chewing plant leaves and applying the juice to the wound.These actions show that chimpanzees have a high level of intelligence and social care.
    Scientists have observed that chimpanzees not only care for their own wounds but also help other group members treat injuries.For example，a young chimpanzee was seen helping an older one clean a deep wound on its arm.This kind of behaviour is similar to human medical care，which surprised many researchers.
    In a 10-year study in the Congo Basin，Dr.Jane Goodall found that chimpanzees can learn new skills from each other.They can use sticks to get termites from their nests，and this skill is passed down from older chimpanzees to younger ones.This shows that chimpanzees have the ability to learn and teach，just like humans.
    Dr.X，a primatologist，said， "Chimpanzees' social behaviour and learning ability remind us that we are not the only intelligent species on Earth.We should respect and protect them." Due to deforestation and hunting，the number of wild chimpanzees has dropped by 60% in the past 30 years.Scientists are working hard to protect their habitats and stop illegal hunting.


（1）Why do scientists study wild chimpanzees？
A.Because they are easy to catch and raise in zoos.
B.Because they can help scientists develop new medicines.
C.Because they are humans' closest relatives and reveal human evolution.
D.Because they have a simple social structure that is easy to research.
（2）Which is NOT a wound care technique of chimpanzees？
A.Licking the wound to remove debris
B.Pressing the wound after licking fingers
C.Using man-made medicine to treat wounds
D.Patting the wound with leaves
（3）What does the example of the young chimpanzee helping the older one show？
A.Chimpanzees have social care for group members
B.Chimpanzees only care about their own wounds
C.Young chimpanzees are better at wound care than older ones
D.Chimpanzees' wounds are usually caused by fighting
（4）What ability of chimpanzees is shown in Dr.Goodall's study？
A.They can learn new skills from each other
B.They can talk with humans through gestures
C.They can make tools to hunt large animals
D.They can predict natural disasters
（5）What does Dr.X mean by his words？
A.Chimpanzees are more intelligent than humans
B.Humans should protect chimpanzees and their habitats
C.Chimpanzees will soon disappear from the wild
D.Learning from chimpanzees can improve human medical care

（2024秋•深圳校级期末）    The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups.It can be a sign of deep thought or simply a lack of words.A silence in a conversation may also show stubbornness，discomfort，or worry.Some cultures find silence embarrassing and try to keep talking to avoid it，while others see silence as important for understanding people's needs.
    In cultures like Native American，traditional Chinese，and Thai，silence is important for communication.Therefore，when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops，what may be implied（暗示） is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing.In these cultures，silence is a call for reflection.
    Different cultures use silence in different ways，especially when dealing with disagreements or people with different levels of power.For instance，people from Russia，France，and Spain might be silent to show they agree on a topic.However，Mexicans might stay silent rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her.In Asian cultures，silence can show respect，especially towards an elder or a person in authority（权威）.
    Nurses should be aware of the possible meanings of silence when treating patients，especially those who are anxious.They need to know their patients' views on silence so they don't interrupt patients too soon or let silence go on unnecessarily.Nurses who understand the importance of silence in healing（治愈） can help patients from different backgrounds better.

（1）What can we learn about silence in Paragraph 1？
A.It helps people to communicate thoughts.
B.It has different meanings in different cultures.
C.It encourages people to talk about their needs.
D.It deepens understanding among different cultures.
（2）What does the underlined word"reflection"mean？
A.Communication.
B.Understanding.
C.Careful thought.
D.Friendly agreement.
（3）Which of the following people use silence to show disagreement？
A.The Chinese.
B.The French.
C.The Mexicans.
D.The Russians.
（4）What does the author advise nurses to do？
A.Don't interrupt patients' silence.
B.Keep silent while healing patients.
C.Talk to the patients when they are anxious.
D.Understand the silence of different patients.
（5）Which may be the best title for the text？
A.Silence Is Gold.
B.A Call for Silence.
C.Silence and Needs.
D.Understanding Silence.

（2024秋•深圳校级期末）    There's no denying that learning a foreign language is difficult，and when it comes to speaking the language，it can be extremely tough.I remember walking into my first-ever Spanish class at university only to discover that half of my classmates were already fluent in multiple languages.It's safe to say I felt out of my depth!
    At first the thought of learning to speak Spanish terrified me.Not only were my vocabulary and grammar very limited，but I had never spoken another language before.However，I was determined to overcome my fear，and by using a few simple methods I have been able to build my confidence and make progress.In fact，it was not as terrible as I thought.Here I will share a few tips with you.
    Firstly，it is OK for language learners to make mistakes and we should accept them.This sounds obvious，but when it comes to language learning，many of us want to be perfect and feel we are not ready to speak until we have"enough" words or grammatical knowledge.The truth is you will never feel ready.Just use what you know to communicate.
    This leads on to my next tip：don't compare yourself with others.This can be a hard one，especially if you are in a large language class.It is important to remember that we all learn at different speeds and through different styles of learning.Something that helped me most was practising with a patient language exchange partner whose level of English was similar to my level of Spanish.That really brought me much confidence.
    Lastly，celebrate the small success and remember how far you have come!Instead of focusing on how far you have to go，focus on the progress you have already made and be proud of your achievements!

（1）What can we infer about the writer in his first Spanish class？
A.He was proud of his classmates.
B.He felt unsafe in the new environment.
C.He was unable to speak many languages.
D.He decided to leave university immediately.
（2）What does"it"refer to in Paragraph 2？
A.Using simple methods.
B.Learning to speak Spanish.
C.Learning Spanish vocabulary and grammar.
D.Building my confidence in learning Spanish.
（3）What difficulty do many language learners have？
A.They are unable to learn grammar well.
B.They aren't ready to learn words and grammar.
C.They aren't brave enough to speak the language.
D.They don't know how to communicate with others.
（4）In the author's opinion，which is the best partner in language learning？
A.A student whose Spanish is excellent.
B.A confident teacher with great patience.
C.A friend who has a different learning style.
D.A language exchange partner at the same level.
（5）What is the main idea of the passage？
A.Confidence is the key to learning to speak a language.
B.Don't ignore what you've achieved in language learning.
C.Process is more important than result in language learning.
D.Language learning isn't hard when we have the right methods.

（2024秋•深圳校级期末）    A.This exchange visit focuses on scientific research.Students will work with local scientists on advanced projects and attend science lectures.
    B.It's a cultural heritage exchange.Participants will explore ancient castles and visit traditional handicraft workshops to learn skills like pottery and weaving.
    C.The activity is centered around environmental protection.Exchange students will join local conservation groups in forest clean-ups and wildlife monitoring.
    D.In the music and art exchange program，students will attend concerts，visit art galleries，and perform with local music bands and art groups，sharing different artistic styles.
    E.This activity offers a chance for sports enthusiasts to train with professional coaches in popular sports like football，basketball，and participate in friendly matches against local teams.
    F.During this activity，students will learn to cook local delicacies in professional kitchens，visit local food markets，and even have a cooking competition.

Please choose the proper activity for the five students according to their preferences：
（1）Tom is a big fan of football and dreams of improving his skills with professional guidance.
（2）Lily is passionate about history and wants to explore ancient architecture and learn traditional crafts.
（3）Mike is really into science and wishes to learn from excellent scientists.
（4）Anna loves music and art and hopes to have a platform to showcase her talents.
（5）John is concerned about the environment and wants to contribute to conservation efforts.

（2024秋•深圳校级期末）Choose five of the following six sentences and put them back into the original text.There is an extra one.

A.It is considered extremely rude to cut in line. B.Such a calm way of speaking is a part of their culture. C.This kind of humor helps them get along well with others. D.In such situations，they care more about their personal space. E.There is a lot to learn about their special habits and characteristics. F.Have you noticed that British people are indirect when they speak？

The Great Britain has a long history and rich culture，which has shaped British people's unique ways of life.（1）.Here are some examples.
    （2）.If a window is open and they would like to close it，they might say that "Is anyone else cold？"and expect the person nearest the open window to close it.
    In daily conversations，the British have a particular fondness for understatement（轻描淡写）.For example，if they are experiencing a heavy snowstorm，they might simply say"It's a bit of a bother，isn't it？"rather than expressing extreme annoyance or excitement.（3）.
    When it comes to queuing，the British will patiently wait in line even if the wait is long.（4）.If someone jumps the queue，others in the line will surely be unhappy and may even scold that person.
    The British also make jokes about themselves or their country.For example，they may joke about the changeable weather or that their traffic always seems to be in a constant jam.（5）.It happens in both formal ceremonies and family parties.

（2024秋•深圳校级期末）    China's first-ever group of elder care students left school this summer.And they found （1）（they） in hot demand.Finding a job wasn't hard.
    China has（2） aging population.In 2023，296 million people were aged 60 or over.This number might be more than 400 million by 2035.However，there are not enough （3） （train）workers to take care of the elderly.
    The Chinese government took this problem（4） （serious） and decided to solve it.In 2019，it encouraged（5）（university）to set up elder care majors.Shandong Women's University（SWU）was one of the first（6）（do） so.
    64 new graduates received a four-year training，during（7） they learned medical knowledge and studied relevant laws and rules.Some courses（8） （teach） management skills.Besides，the students （9） （require） to put their knowledge into use.They practised at several elder care services.
    In May，SWU held a job fair（10） the 64 students.Thirty-five services came with over 400 jobs.