1．    Forecasters say Floridians should monitor a system likely to become a tropical depression（热带低压）as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico by early next week.
   The area of low pressure over the northwestern Caribbean Sea was producing showers and thunderstorms，according to a Friday evening update from the National Hurricane Center.Condition s favor slow development over the next several days，and forecasters expect the system will become a tropical depression early next week while moving north over the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
   Michael Brennan，the National Hurricane Center director，said in a live video Friday， "There is a lot of uncertainty with this system since it's yet to take shape.What we're most confident in is that there will likely be some rainfall impacts across much of the Florida Peninsula and possibly up along the southeast coast of the United States."
   The potential threat for Florida would come around on Tuesday，said Brian McNoldy，a researcher at the University of Miami.McNoldy added that global models were in agreement that the system would develop slowly.The hurricane center on Friday gave the system the temporary name of Invest 93 L，meaning forecasters would collect specialized data and run more models.
   According to Mark Luther，a professor at the University of South Florida，tropical systems like to feed off that hot water，especially when it's hot below the surface like it is now. "Keep a sharp eye on it and have your hurricane plan in place，" Luther said. "Even if it's a small storm，if it hits at the right angle，it can cause flooding around here."
   Storms that cross through this steamy section of the eastern Gulf of Mexico have historically intensified（增强）quickly.Hurricane Michael in 2018 emerged off the Yucatán Peninsula before ultimately making landfall as a Category 5 storm in Florida's Panhandle.

（1）What did Brennan think would most likely happen next week？
A．Water shortage.
B．Severe damage.
C．Fine weather.
D．Heavy rainfall.
（2）What did Luther probably expect people to do？
A．Ask for clear guidance.
B．Be watchful about possible disasters.
C．Make a quick decision.
D．Send relief to flood victims at once.
（3）Why does the author mention Hurricane Michael？
A．To express his heartfelt thanks for the rescue effort.
B．To erase scientists' doubts about these global models.
C．To prove the weather forecast is timely and accurate.
D．To explain the tropical system may bring heavy storm.
（4）What is the text？
A．A news report.
B．A diary entry.
C．A children's story.
D．A research paper.

2．     Only a "cloud" away is how residents at the Dzilam reserve in Mexico think of the distance between Latin America and China，despite their geographical remoteness.
   The "cloud" isn't the one hanging up in the sky.What the residents refer to is in fact cloud technology，which has been applied to wildlife conservation in this Mexican reserve.
In recent years，with cloud technology，technicians and ecologists from China and its trans-Pacific partners have been able to work hand in hand under the Belt and Road Initiative to protect endangered species and their habitats in Mexico.
   Home to many endangered species in Mexico，the Dzilam reserve，known for its biodiversity-rich habitats，has started to witness ecosystem degradation （衰退） over the years due to human activities and climate change.In 2002，the jaguar，the only big cat left in the reserve，was listed as "Near Threatened" on the IUCN Red List.
   Local communities and environmentalists have tried to track the habitat of jaguars，but have found it rather difficult：These animals are often hidden in vast forests，rarely leaving obvious traces，making it hard to observe them under natural conditions.
   To better protect wild animals and biodiversity，the Tech4 Nature Mexico project was launched in the Dzilam reserve.The project collects video data from cameras recording 24 hours a day in the Dzilam reserve to monitor the biodiversity of the area and uses acoustic （声学的） technology to understand the existence of species and the health of ecosystems.The research team would use Huawei's Al model to identify the areas where the big cat appeared by identifying sounds，studying their living habits and developing management plans to protect the species.In addition，when a threat is detected，the system immediately sends a real-time alarm with the location to local forest guards through an app for rapid intervention.
   From September 2022 to May 2023，local experts，with the help of Huawei Cloud，have identified 119 species in the Dzilam reserve，including 88 species of birds，22 species of mammals，five species of reptiles and four species of amphibians，of which 34 species are on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.They have also spotted at least five jaguars in the reserve.
   Omelia Trejo，a resident of the Dzilam community，said their dream is "protecting jaguars for a lifetime，" but they worried that in the future，children might only see jaguars in photos. "Thanks to this project，our dream has come true."

（1）What does the underlined word "cloud" in paragraph 1 refer to？
A．A typical weather phenomenon.
B．A networked computing technology.
C．The cloud above the Dzilam reserve.
D．The distance from Mexico to China.
（2）What makes it difficult to track jaguars in the Dzilam reserve？
A．Lack of local community's support.
B．Disapproval from environmentalists.
C．A few clearly recognizable tracks.
D．Challenges in natural observation.
（3）What does the writer intend to convey in paragraph 7？
A．The urgent need for conservation.
B．The challenges of species protection.
C．The success of Tech4 Nature Mexico project.
D．The diversity of species in the Dzilam reserve.
（4）What is the resident's attitude towards the Tech4 Nature Mexico project？
A．Positive.
B．Doubtful.
C．Unconcerned.
D．Neutral.

3．    Wu Lidi，a 48-year-old cleaning lady at a student dormitory，was deeply moved by a special exhibition held by students in front of the entrance of a canteen in the Nanjing University.
   The exhibition，titled "A Cleaning Lady's Spring，" displayed Wu's paintings on a blackboard hanging on the dormitory's first floor where she works.Her artwork ranged from breathtaking natural landscapes and the colorful university campus to an imaginary world.During the exhibition，many students left handwritten messages of appreciation，gratitude and wishes to her.The messages included "Thank you for your blackboard paintings that have accompanied me through four years of my youth，" "You have painted a wonderful world，" and "I hope you will stick to what you love."
   Wu's artistic journey began modestly.She never received any professional training in painting.Her interest in painting dates back to her youth when she often created blackboard designs for her class.
   After becoming a cleaner at Nanjing University，her enthusiasm for painting was reawakened when she volunteered to enrich a blackboard with pictures.Initially，only a few characters "Welcome Home" were presented on the blackboard and it needed some color and life.Litle did Wu know，this seemingly small effort marked the beginning of her extraordinary journey of life in the university.
   Wu has since become increasingly devoted to blackboard art，improving her skills with online resources in her spare time.Her paintings evolved from simple flowers and plants to complex landscapes，and her techniques shifed from chalk drawings to watercolor masterpieces.Her dedication earned her widespread popularity among the students who often lovingly referred to her as "a cleaning lady who could have become an artist."
   Despite her demanding responsibilities for cleaning an entire building，she still managed to spare time for her paintings.As she put it， "I take pleasure in painting，so I'm happy to do it." Moreover，every student passing through the building could glimpse her creations.Wu hoped to bring a touch of happiness to the students' life through her art.
   Wu was grateful to the students who held the exhibition for her，acknowledging that their encouragement fueled her passion.She said she would continue creating more paintings for the lovely students.

（1）What happened at the painting exhibition in front of the canteen？
A．Students showed their painting skills.
B．Wu's artworks raised a lot of money.
C．Students displayed their gratitude to Wu.
D．Wu created different artworks on the spot.
（2）What can we know about Wu's painting journey？
A．She had a humble beginning.
B．She painted to release pressure.
C．She started painting as an adult.
D．She improved skills with students' help.
（3）Which word best describes Wu Lidi based on the passage？
A．Shy and talented.
B．Passionate and artistic.
C．Devoted and cautious.
D．Creative and humorous.
（4）What would be the best title for this passage？
A．A cleaner who never gave up her career.
B．A cleaner who brightened her campus.
C．The evolution of a cleaner's painting skills.
D．The impact of a cleaner's blackboard paintings.