Passage 1
On February 6, 2023, on his tenth birthday, Izmir Kassam woke up to the tragic news of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Living in Calgary but named after Turkey's third - largest city, Izmir felt a deep - seated connection to the tragedy.
Two years prior, Izmir had run his first half - marathon, raising money for Canadian Women in Afghanistan. This time, driven by an urge to help, he set a new goal: to run ten kilometres ten times, each run marking a year of his life, and to use this challenge to raise funds for earthquake relief. Over the course of four months, from late February to June, he ran a total of 62 miles (100 kilometres), more than two marathons. For his final run on June 10, the Canadian Turkish Cultural and Islamic Centre helped organise a celebratory event, and Izmir was joined by his teacher, his classmates, and members of the community.
At the same time, 17 - year - old Elizabeth, in Grade 12, was engaged in a different but equally important project. She used patient data to try to identify genetic biomarkers that could accurately predict a patient's response to treatment, aiming to make it more effective. Elizabeth also found an innovative way to analyse patient data using specialised computer programs instead of a traditional lab. Some of her work involved uploading large amounts of data on patients' genetic information into a free analytic software platform to look for patterns. What she discovered was that certain genetic information in RNA sequences, which relate to how the immune system fights diseases, could actually predict a patient's response to CAR T - cell therapy, potentially leading to more effective treatment and fewer side effects.
Starting the project two years ago, Elizabeth initially faced difficulties in getting up to speed with science. Reading primary academic research articles was a tough task, but she persevered. These young people, Izmir and Elizabeth, are making a difference in their own ways, showing that age is no barrier to making a positive impact on the world.
Why did Izmir Kassam decide to run ten times
To celebrate his tenth birthday.
To prepare for a professional marathon.
To raise funds for earthquake - stricken areas.
D. To break his own running record.
2. What was Elizabeth's main goal in her project
A. To develop new analytic software platforms.
B. To identify genetic biomarkers for more effective treatment.
C. To collect more patient data for research.
D. To improve the efficiency of traditional labs.
3.What can we learn about Elizabeth's project
A. It was easy for her to start the project.
B. She only used traditional lab methods for data analysis.
C. Her discovery may help improve cancer treatment.
D. She gave up reading academic research articles due to the difficulty.
4.What do Izmir and Elizabeth's stories have in common
A. They both overcame great difficulties in their tasks.
B. They both made significant contributions in the medical field.
C. They both showed that young people can make a positive difference.
D. They both received support from their schools.
答案
C。细节理解题。根据第二段 “he set a new goal: to run ten kilometres ten times, each run marking a year of his life, and to use this challenge to raise funds for earthquake relief” 可知，Izmir 决定跑十次是为了给地震灾区筹集资金，答案是 C。
B。细节理解题。从第三段 “Elizabeth used that data to try to identify genetic biomarkers that would accurately predict a patient's response to treatment in order to make it more effective” 可知，Elizabeth 项目的主要目标是识别能让治疗更有效的基因生物标志物，答案是 B。
C。推理判断题。依据第三段 “What she discovered was that certain genetic information in RNA sequences... could actually predict a patient's response to CAR T - cell therapy, and could one day help pave the way to more effective treatment and fewer side effects” 可推断，她的发现可能有助于改善癌症治疗（CAR - T 细胞疗法常用于癌症治疗），答案是 C。
C。推理判断题。根据最后一段 “These young people, Izmir and Elizabeth, are making a difference in their own ways, showing that age is no barrier to making a positive impact on the world” 可知，Izmir 和 Elizabeth 的故事共同点是他们都表明年轻人能够产生积极的影响，答案是 C。
Passage 2
Amid the resurgence of low - rise jeans and bucket hats on the high street, another 1990s trend is making a comeback: blind dates. In the days before smartphones and dating apps, the dating landscape was quite different. Instead of swiping through countless profiles in search of a match, people relied on their friends to set them up. They would then approach the date with an open mind and high hopes.
Fast forward to today, and the dating scene has been transformed by technology. Online dating apps offer a plethora of options, but this abundance has its drawbacks. Many Brits are growing tired of the superficial nature of online exchanges that often lead nowhere. A report from the dating app Hinge reveals that 61 per cent of its users find modern dating to be tiring and overwhelming.
On the contrary, there has been a significant increase in in - person events for meeting eligible strangers. According to ticketing platform Eventbrite, such events in the UK saw a 400 - per - cent rise from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, new dedicated apps like Blindlee and Magnet have emerged. These apps pair people up without initially showing profile pictures, aiming to shift the focus away from appearance - based first impressions.
The question then arises: Can blind dating help us date more mindfully By eliminating the immediate emphasis on looks that online dating typically places, blind dates have the potential to encourage a deeper exploration of a person's character, values, and interests. This could lead to more substantial connections and, ultimately, more fulfilling relationships. As the trend of blind dating continues to grow, it may well offer a refreshing alternative in the ever - evolving world of dating.
What was the main way of dating before the advent of smartphones and dating apps
People met potential partners through in - person events.
Friends were responsible for arranging blind dates for others.
People found dates by swiping through prospects on devices.
D. Social media platforms played a key role in dating arrangements.
2. Why are many Brits getting tired of online dating
A. There are too few options available on dating apps.
B. The initial focus on appearance is too strong.
C. The exchanges are often shallow and don't lead to real relationships.
D. The dating apps are too complicated to use.
3.What is the advantage of new - style blind - dating apps like Blindlee and Magnet
A. They provide more options for users to choose from.
B. They help users find partners more quickly.
C. They ensure that users will have more successful dates.
D. They reduce the importance of appearance in the initial stage.
4. What can be inferred from the passage about the future of blind dating
A. It will completely replace online dating.
B. It may offer a more meaningful way of dating.
C. It will only be popular among a small group of people.
D. It will face many challenges in the dating market.
答案
B。细节理解题。根据第二段 “Back then, before smartphones and dating apps, you didn't have to swipe through a sea of prospects to find a match. Instead, you relied on your friends to set you up with someone.” 可知，在智能手机和约会应用出现之前，朋友负责为他人安排相亲，答案是 B。
C。细节理解题。由第三段 “Folks are fed up with online dating, where you're flooded with options yet the exchanges you have are often superficial and lead nowhere.” 可知，许多英国人厌倦网上约会是因为交流往往很肤浅，无法发展成真正的关系，答案是 C。
D。细节理解题。从倒数第二段 “These apps pair people up without initially showing profile pictures, aiming to shift the focus away from appearance - based first impressions.” 可知，像 Blindlee 和 Magnet 这样的新型相亲应用程序的优势在于在初始阶段降低了外貌的重要性，答案是 D。
B。推理判断题。根据最后一段 “By eliminating the immediate emphasis on looks that online dating typically places, blind dates have the potential to encourage a deeper exploration of a person's character, values, and interests. This could lead to more substantial connections and, ultimately, more fulfilling relationships.” 可推断出，相亲可能会提供一种更有意义的约会方式，答案是 B。
Passage 3
Cecily Eklund, an 11 - year - old girl, has always had a deep affection for her baby dolls. When she was six, her attachment to them became even more profound. She had to undergo brain - cancer surgery and MRI scans, but was told that she couldn't bring her favorite dolls into the magnetic machine because they had metal in them.
Faced with this situation, Cecily and her mother, Cathy, a home - schooler of seven kids and a professional doll maker in Westlock, Alberta in Canada, came up with a creative solution. They made a special doll using weighted glass and other MRI - safe materials. This doll could accompany Cecily during her long imaging appointments.
What made the doll unique was that it had no facial features. "That's so they can have any emotion," explains Cecily. Inspired by her own experience, Cecily decided to create these dolls, named "Blessing Babies", for other sick kids. Together with her mother, they started this heart - warming project. Cecily took charge of the hand - sewing and stuffing, while her mother handled the machine work. They then donated some of these dolls to children's hospitals and sold others to raise funds.
Due to high demand, they even recruited more volunteers to help. Cecily's story is not just about her love for dolls but also about her kindness and the positive impact she has on the lives of other children facing similar hardships. Her simple yet powerful act of creating these special dolls shows how a young person can make a difference in the world, one astonishing act at a time.
Why couldn't Cecily take her favorite dolls into the MRI machine
The dolls were too big.
The dolls had metal parts.
The dolls were too dirty.
D. The dolls were not allowed in the hospital.
2.What was special about the "Blessing Babies" dolls
A. They were made of expensive materials.
B. They had very detailed facial features.
C. They were designed to have no facial features.
D. They could move and talk.
3. What did Cecily and her mother do with the "Blessing Babies" dolls
A. They only sold them to make money.
B. They kept them all for themselves.
C. They donated all of them to hospitals.
D. They donated some and sold others to raise funds.
4. What can we infer from Cecily's story
A. Kids with cancer all like baby dolls.
B. Simple acts of kindness can have a big impact.
C. Making dolls is a good way to make money.
D. All kids should learn to make dolls.
答案
B。细节理解题。根据第一段 “She had to go through brain - cancer surgery and MRI scans, but was told she couldn't take her favorite dolls with her into the magnetic machine because they had metal in them.” 可知，因为娃娃里有金属部件，所以 Cecily 不能把最喜欢的娃娃带进核磁共振机器，答案是 B。
C。细节理解题。由第三段 “What made the doll unique was that it had no facial features.” 可知，“Blessing Babies” 娃娃的特别之处在于它们被设计成没有面部特征，答案是 C。
D。细节理解题。从第三段 “They then donated some of these dolls to children's hospitals and sold others to raise funds.” 可知，Cecily 和她妈妈捐赠了一些娃娃给儿童医院，卖掉了另一些来筹集资金，答案是 D。
B。推理判断题。根据最后一段 “Her simple yet powerful act of creating these special dolls shows how a young person can make a difference in the world, one astonishing act at a time.” 可推断出，简单的善举可以产生很大的影响，答案是 B。Passage 1
On February 6, 2023, on his tenth birthday, Izmir Kassam woke up to the tragic news of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Living in Calgary but named after Turkey's third - largest city, Izmir felt a deep - seated connection to the tragedy.
Two years prior, Izmir had run his first half - marathon, raising money for Canadian Women in Afghanistan. This time, driven by an urge to help, he set a new goal: to run ten kilometres ten times, each run marking a year of his life, and to use this challenge to raise funds for earthquake relief. Over the course of four months, from late February to June, he ran a total of 62 miles (100 kilometres), more than two marathons. For his final run on June 10, the Canadian Turkish Cultural and Islamic Centre helped organise a celebratory event, and Izmir was joined by his teacher, his classmates, and members of the community.
At the same time, 17 - year - old Elizabeth, in Grade 12, was engaged in a different but equally important project. She used patient data to try to identify genetic biomarkers that could accurately predict a patient's response to treatment, aiming to make it more effective. Elizabeth also found an innovative way to analyse patient data using specialised computer programs instead of a traditional lab. Some of her work involved uploading large amounts of data on patients' genetic information into a free analytic software platform to look for patterns. What she discovered was that certain genetic information in RNA sequences, which relate to how the immune system fights diseases, could actually predict a patient's response to CAR T - cell therapy, potentially leading to more effective treatment and fewer side effects.
Starting the project two years ago, Elizabeth initially faced difficulties in getting up to speed with science. Reading primary academic research articles was a tough task, but she persevered. These young people, Izmir and Elizabeth, are making a difference in their own ways, showing that age is no barrier to making a positive impact on the world.
Why did Izmir Kassam decide to run ten times
To celebrate his tenth birthday.
To prepare for a professional marathon.
To raise funds for earthquake - stricken areas.
D. To break his own running record.
2. What was Elizabeth's main goal in her project
A. To develop new analytic software platforms.
B. To identify genetic biomarkers for more effective treatment.
C. To collect more patient data for research.
D. To improve the efficiency of traditional labs.
3.What can we learn about Elizabeth's project
A. It was easy for her to start the project.
B. She only used traditional lab methods for data analysis.
C. Her discovery may help improve cancer treatment.
D. She gave up reading academic research articles due to the difficulty.
4.What do Izmir and Elizabeth's stories have in common
A. They both overcame great difficulties in their tasks.
B. They both made significant contributions in the medical field.
C. They both showed that young people can make a positive difference.
D. They both received support from their schools.
Passage 2
Amid the resurgence of low - rise jeans and bucket hats on the high street, another 1990s trend is making a comeback: blind dates. In the days before smartphones and dating apps, the dating landscape was quite different. Instead of swiping through countless profiles in search of a match, people relied on their friends to set them up. They would then approach the date with an open mind and high hopes.
Fast forward to today, and the dating scene has been transformed by technology. Online dating apps offer a plethora of options, but this abundance has its drawbacks. Many Brits are growing tired of the superficial nature of online exchanges that often lead nowhere. A report from the dating app Hinge reveals that 61 per cent of its users find modern dating to be tiring and overwhelming.
On the contrary, there has been a significant increase in in - person events for meeting eligible strangers. According to ticketing platform Eventbrite, such events in the UK saw a 400 - per - cent rise from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, new dedicated apps like Blindlee and Magnet have emerged. These apps pair people up without initially showing profile pictures, aiming to shift the focus away from appearance - based first impressions.
The question then arises: Can blind dating help us date more mindfully By eliminating the immediate emphasis on looks that online dating typically places, blind dates have the potential to encourage a deeper exploration of a person's character, values, and interests. This could lead to more substantial connections and, ultimately, more fulfilling relationships. As the trend of blind dating continues to grow, it may well offer a refreshing alternative in the ever - evolving world of dating.
What was the main way of dating before the advent of smartphones and dating apps
People met potential partners through in - person events.
Friends were responsible for arranging blind dates for others.
People found dates by swiping through prospects on devices.
D. Social media platforms played a key role in dating arrangements.
2. Why are many Brits getting tired of online dating
A. There are too few options available on dating apps.
B. The initial focus on appearance is too strong.
C. The exchanges are often shallow and don't lead to real relationships.
D. The dating apps are too complicated to use.
3.What is the advantage of new - style blind - dating apps like Blindlee and Magnet
A. They provide more options for users to choose from.
B. They help users find partners more quickly.
C. They ensure that users will have more successful dates.
D. They reduce the importance of appearance in the initial stage.
4. What can be inferred from the passage about the future of blind dating
A. It will completely replace online dating.
B. It may offer a more meaningful way of dating.
C. It will only be popular among a small group of people.
D. It will face many challenges in the dating market.
Passage 3
Cecily Eklund, an 11 - year - old girl, has always had a deep affection for her baby dolls. When she was six, her attachment to them became even more profound. She had to undergo brain - cancer surgery and MRI scans, but was told that she couldn't bring her favorite dolls into the magnetic machine because they had metal in them.
Faced with this situation, Cecily and her mother, Cathy, a home - schooler of seven kids and a professional doll maker in Westlock, Alberta in Canada, came up with a creative solution. They made a special doll using weighted glass and other MRI - safe materials. This doll could accompany Cecily during her long imaging appointments.
What made the doll unique was that it had no facial features. "That's so they can have any emotion," explains Cecily. Inspired by her own experience, Cecily decided to create these dolls, named "Blessing Babies", for other sick kids. Together with her mother, they started this heart - warming project. Cecily took charge of the hand - sewing and stuffing, while her mother handled the machine work. They then donated some of these dolls to children's hospitals and sold others to raise funds.
Due to high demand, they even recruited more volunteers to help. Cecily's story is not just about her love for dolls but also about her kindness and the positive impact she has on the lives of other children facing similar hardships. Her simple yet powerful act of creating these special dolls shows how a young person can make a difference in the world, one astonishing act at a time.
Why couldn't Cecily take her favorite dolls into the MRI machine
The dolls were too big.
The dolls had metal parts.
The dolls were too dirty.
D. The dolls were not allowed in the hospital.
2.What was special about the "Blessing Babies" dolls
A. They were made of expensive materials.
B. They had very detailed facial features.
C. They were designed to have no facial features.
D. They could move and talk.
3. What did Cecily and her mother do with the "Blessing Babies" dolls
A. They only sold them to make money.
B. They kept them all for themselves.
C. They donated all of them to hospitals.
D. They donated some and sold others to raise funds.
4. What can we infer from Cecily's story
A. Kids with cancer all like baby dolls.
B. Simple acts of kindness can have a big impact.
C. Making dolls is a good way to make money.
D. All kids should learn to make dolls.
