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Passage 1
Get Smart About Saving
Knowing how to manage money is an important life skill. Creating a budget helps you save for what you want and be smarter with finances. Here's how to budget, save, and spend wisely.
Open a Bank Account
If you don't have a savings account, talk to a parent about opening one. The bank is the safest place for your money, and you earn interest. 1._______It makes your money grow over time as the bank rewards you for keeping funds there.
Track Your Spending
A budget is a plan for using money. When making a budget, know your money and its uses. 2._______ Write down all spending for two weeks. Then evaluate purchases—was everything worth it This shows where your money goes and helps cut unnecessary costs.
Think in Threes
One budgeting way is to split money into “spend,” “save,” and “give.” 3._______ You can use jars or a running list to divide funds. Split equally or in your preferred way. It ensures money for small treats, big savings goals, and charity.
Set a Savings Goal
To avoid quick spending, set a goal. Think of what you want—a bike, ballet lessons, or an amusement park trip. 4._______ Work toward it slowly and feel accomplished when reached.
5._______ Mastering these steps lets you take control of your money, making it work for your present and future needs.
A. This interest means the bank pays you for keeping an account.
B. Saving can start small but lead to big financial sense.
C. Decide how much you need and plan to reach that amount.
D. Budgeting isn't just for adults—teens can benefit too!
E. Many adults use this method for household budgets.
F. Tracking spending reveals habits and helps manage money better.
G. Giving should always be the smallest part of your budget.
Passage 2
Quinta Brunson, an award - winning actor and TV writer, has a profound connection with her hometown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She's widely recognized for creating Abbott Elementary, a sitcom set in this very city she calls home. Now, her contributions have been publicly acknowledged in a special way: she's been honored with a symbolic key to the city and a mural at her former elementary school, an institution that played a crucial role in inspiring her hit show.
Brunson's journey into the world of entertainment began at a tender age. At just 3 years old, she had a natural knack for making people laugh by imitating TV characters for her siblings. This early sign of creativity set the stage for her future. She later enrolled at Temple University but made the bold decision to leave to pursue a career in comedy, driven by her passion for making people laugh and telling stories. Her big break in the digital world came with a comedic video series, which caught the attention of many and opened doors to writing and producing roles at BuzzFeed, as well as opportunities to work on sketch TV shows. These experiences were like stepping - stones, helping her hone her skills in writing, acting, and understanding what makes an audience tick.
However, her most significant breakthrough arrived in 2021 with Abbott Elementary. In this mockumentary - style sitcom, she not only stars as Janine Teagues but also serves as the creative force behind it. The series drew deep inspiration from her personal life: her mother's 40 - year - long career as a public school teacher and her former sixth - grade teacher, Joyce Abbott (who the show is named after). Through the show, Brunson shines a light on the daily ups and downs of working in an underfunded school. It's a portrayal that resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike, earning the show numerous honors, including a prestigious Peabody Award and four Emmys. These accolades are a testament to the show's quality and the impact it has had in highlighting important issues related to public education.
Adding to the celebration of her connection with her hometown is a new mural named Blooming Futures. Painted by local artist Athena Scott, with valuable assistance from the city's student arts program, the mural captures Brunson smiling alongside teachers and kids. Brunson has a long - standing love for Philadelphia's murals, dating back to her childhood. She vividly remembers being particularly moved by one mural that depicted a teacher of hers, and this memory fueled her desire to have her own mural showcase real people too. At the mural's unveiling, she poignantly stated, “You don’t need to see famous people on the wall. You need to see you. Even if it makes a difference for just one child, that one child matters.” This statement reflects her belief in the power of representation and how seeing relatable figures can have a profound impact, especially on the young minds growing up in the community.
What led Quinta Brunson to create Abbott Elementary
A. Her experiences at Temple University.
B. The comedic video series she made at BuzzFeed.
C. Her mother’s teaching career and her former teacher Joyce Abbott.
D. The murals in Philadelphia she admired as a teenager.
From Brunson’s words about murals, what can we understand
A. Famous people have no place on city murals.
B. Murals should mirror the real - life experiences of common people.
C. Only a single child’s life needs to be changed by murals.
D. All murals in Philadelphia should be about teachers.
Which of the following characteristics suits Quinta Brunson
A. Indecisive, as she gave up her university education.
B. One - dimensional, focusing only on acting.
C. Creative, evident from her early imitations and later TV triumphs.
D. Apathetic towards social issues in education.
What is the main content of the fourth paragraph
A. Quinta Brunson’s childhood hobbies and interests.
B. The process of how Abbott Elementary was filmed.
C. The story behind the creation of the Blooming Futures mural and Brunson’s views.
D. Quinta Brunson’s plans for promoting more murals in Philadelphia.
Passage 3
If humpback whales spot humans on the water, they might direct special bubble rings our way. Scientists recently documented humpback whales creating such ring - shaped bubbles during friendly human interactions. This behavior could be a form of play or communication.
Humpback whales are famed for their long, complex songs, which likely aid their communication. The SETI Institute, researching alien life but also studying whales' songs and behavior to understand inter - species communication attempts, has been involved.
Jodi Frediani, a leader of a new study by the SETI Institute and the University of California, Davis, noted humpbacks' friendly behavior towards boats and swimmers. When researchers saw whales blowing ring - shaped bubbles underwater, they delved deeper. They sought stories of humpback encounters via conferences and social media, then interviewed wildlife researchers and collected photos/videos.
With the data, 12 instances were identified: 11 whales made 39 bubble rings. These whales came from global populations. Most “voluntarily approached boats and swimmers, blowing bubble rings in curious episodes”. Humpbacks were known to make bubbles for hunting or courting, but this is the first confirmation of bubble rings during human encounters.
Experts wonder why whales do this. They think it might be for connection or a reaction. Fred Sharpe, a study co - leader, said humpbacks live in complex societies and blow bubble rings to interact playfully, observe responses, or communicate.
What is the main purpose of the SETI Institute's study on humpback whales
A. To find alien life in whales' songs.
B. To help whales communicate better.
C. To understand how whales might communicate with humans.
D. To teach whales to use bubble rings.
Which of the following is TRUE about humpback whales' bubble - ring behavior
A. They only make bubble rings to hunt for food.
B. Scientists have long known they make bubble rings for human interactions.
C. The new study found 11 whales creating 39 bubble rings in 12 instances.
D. Whales make bubble rings mainly to attract female mates during human encounters.
How did the researchers gather information for their study on humpback whales
A. By only observing whales in the wild.
B. By asking people to share humpback encounter stories and interviewing researchers.
C. By teaching whales to make bubble rings.
D. By creating artificial bubble rings to attract whales.
What can we infer from Fred Sharpe's words
A. Humpback whales are lonely and need to interact with humans.
B. The bubble - ring behavior is a simple form of communication with no real purpose.
C. Humpback whales use bubble rings as one way to interact and communicate in their complex social lives.
D. Humans should create more bubble rings to communicate back with whales.Passage 1
Get Smart About Saving
Knowing how to manage money is an important life skill. Creating a budget helps you save for what you want and be smarter with finances. Here's how to budget, save, and spend wisely.
Open a Bank Account
If you don't have a savings account, talk to a parent about opening one. The bank is the safest place for your money, and you earn interest. 1._______It makes your money grow over time as the bank rewards you for keeping funds there.
Track Your Spending
A budget is a plan for using money. When making a budget, know your money and its uses. 2._______ Write down all spending for two weeks. Then evaluate purchases—was everything worth it This shows where your money goes and helps cut unnecessary costs.
Think in Threes
One budgeting way is to split money into “spend,” “save,” and “give.” 3._______ You can use jars or a running list to divide funds. Split equally or in your preferred way. It ensures money for small treats, big savings goals, and charity.
Set a Savings Goal
To avoid quick spending, set a goal. Think of what you want—a bike, ballet lessons, or an amusement park trip. 4._______ Work toward it slowly and feel accomplished when reached.
5._______ Mastering these steps lets you take control of your money, making it work for your present and future needs.
A. This interest means the bank pays you for keeping an account.
B. Saving can start small but lead to big financial sense.
C. Decide how much you need and plan to reach that amount.
D. Budgeting isn't just for adults—teens can benefit too!
E. Many adults use this method for household budgets.
F. Tracking spending reveals habits and helps manage money better.
G. Giving should always be the smallest part of your budget.
Passage 2
Quinta Brunson, an award - winning actor and TV writer, has a profound connection with her hometown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She's widely recognized for creating Abbott Elementary, a sitcom set in this very city she calls home. Now, her contributions have been publicly acknowledged in a special way: she's been honored with a symbolic key to the city and a mural at her former elementary school, an institution that played a crucial role in inspiring her hit show.
Brunson's journey into the world of entertainment began at a tender age. At just 3 years old, she had a natural knack for making people laugh by imitating TV characters for her siblings. This early sign of creativity set the stage for her future. She later enrolled at Temple University but made the bold decision to leave to pursue a career in comedy, driven by her passion for making people laugh and telling stories. Her big break in the digital world came with a comedic video series, which caught the attention of many and opened doors to writing and producing roles at BuzzFeed, as well as opportunities to work on sketch TV shows. These experiences were like stepping - stones, helping her hone her skills in writing, acting, and understanding what makes an audience tick.
However, her most significant breakthrough arrived in 2021 with Abbott Elementary. In this mockumentary - style sitcom, she not only stars as Janine Teagues but also serves as the creative force behind it. The series drew deep inspiration from her personal life: her mother's 40 - year - long career as a public school teacher and her former sixth - grade teacher, Joyce Abbott (who the show is named after). Through the show, Brunson shines a light on the daily ups and downs of working in an underfunded school. It's a portrayal that resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike, earning the show numerous honors, including a prestigious Peabody Award and four Emmys. These accolades are a testament to the show's quality and the impact it has had in highlighting important issues related to public education.
Adding to the celebration of her connection with her hometown is a new mural named Blooming Futures. Painted by local artist Athena Scott, with valuable assistance from the city's student arts program, the mural captures Brunson smiling alongside teachers and kids. Brunson has a long - standing love for Philadelphia's murals, dating back to her childhood. She vividly remembers being particularly moved by one mural that depicted a teacher of hers, and this memory fueled her desire to have her own mural showcase real people too. At the mural's unveiling, she poignantly stated, “You don’t need to see famous people on the wall. You need to see you. Even if it makes a difference for just one child, that one child matters.” This statement reflects her belief in the power of representation and how seeing relatable figures can have a profound impact, especially on the young minds growing up in the community.
What led Quinta Brunson to create Abbott Elementary
A. Her experiences at Temple University.
B. The comedic video series she made at BuzzFeed.
C. Her mother’s teaching career and her former teacher Joyce Abbott.
D. The murals in Philadelphia she admired as a teenager.
From Brunson’s words about murals, what can we understand
A. Famous people have no place on city murals.
B. Murals should mirror the real - life experiences of common people.
C. Only a single child’s life needs to be changed by murals.
D. All murals in Philadelphia should be about teachers.
Which of the following characteristics suits Quinta Brunson
A. Indecisive, as she gave up her university education.
B. One - dimensional, focusing only on acting.
C. Creative, evident from her early imitations and later TV triumphs.
D. Apathetic towards social issues in education.
What is the main content of the fourth paragraph
A. Quinta Brunson’s childhood hobbies and interests.
B. The process of how Abbott Elementary was filmed.
C. The story behind the creation of the Blooming Futures mural and Brunson’s views.
D. Quinta Brunson’s plans for promoting more murals in Philadelphia.
Passage 3
If humpback whales spot humans on the water, they might direct special bubble rings our way. Scientists recently documented humpback whales creating such ring - shaped bubbles during friendly human interactions. This behavior could be a form of play or communication.
Humpback whales are famed for their long, complex songs, which likely aid their communication. The SETI Institute, researching alien life but also studying whales' songs and behavior to understand inter - species communication attempts, has been involved.
Jodi Frediani, a leader of a new study by the SETI Institute and the University of California, Davis, noted humpbacks' friendly behavior towards boats and swimmers. When researchers saw whales blowing ring - shaped bubbles underwater, they delved deeper. They sought stories of humpback encounters via conferences and social media, then interviewed wildlife researchers and collected photos/videos.
With the data, 12 instances were identified: 11 whales made 39 bubble rings. These whales came from global populations. Most “voluntarily approached boats and swimmers, blowing bubble rings in curious episodes”. Humpbacks were known to make bubbles for hunting or courting, but this is the first confirmation of bubble rings during human encounters.
Experts wonder why whales do this. They think it might be for connection or a reaction. Fred Sharpe, a study co - leader, said humpbacks live in complex societies and blow bubble rings to interact playfully, observe responses, or communicate.
What is the main purpose of the SETI Institute's study on humpback whales
A. To find alien life in whales' songs.
B. To help whales communicate better.
C. To understand how whales might communicate with humans.
D. To teach whales to use bubble rings.
Which of the following is TRUE about humpback whales' bubble - ring behavior
A. They only make bubble rings to hunt for food.
B. Scientists have long known they make bubble rings for human interactions.
C. The new study found 11 whales creating 39 bubble rings in 12 instances.
D. Whales make bubble rings mainly to attract female mates during human encounters.
How did the researchers gather information for their study on humpback whales
A. By only observing whales in the wild.
B. By asking people to share humpback encounter stories and interviewing researchers.
C. By teaching whales to make bubble rings.
D. By creating artificial bubble rings to attract whales.
What can we infer from Fred Sharpe's words
A. Humpback whales are lonely and need to interact with humans.
B. The bubble - ring behavior is a simple form of communication with no real purpose.
C. Humpback whales use bubble rings as one way to interact and communicate in their complex social lives.
D. Humans should create more bubble rings to communicate back with whales.
答案
Passage 1
1 A
解析：前文提到在銀行開戶能賺取利息，A 選項(xiàng) “This interest means the bank pays you for keeping an account.”（這種利息意味著銀行會(huì)因你持有賬戶而向你支付費(fèi)用），承接 “earn interest” 內(nèi)容，解釋利息相關(guān)，符合語境。
2F
解析：本段主題是 “Track Your Spending”，F(xiàn) 選項(xiàng) “Tracking spending reveals habits and helps manage money better.”（跟蹤支出會(huì)揭示消費(fèi)習(xí)慣，有助于更好地理財(cái)），與記錄支出、評(píng)估消費(fèi)內(nèi)容契合，說明跟蹤支出作用，符合邏輯。
3E
解析：前文講把錢分成三類的預(yù)算方法，E 選項(xiàng) “Many adults use this method for household budgets.”（許多成年人將這種方法用于家庭預(yù)算），“this method” 指代分類方法，從成人角度補(bǔ)充說明應(yīng)用，銜接自然。
4C
解析：段落主題是 “Set a Savings Goal”，C 選項(xiàng) “Decide how much you need and plan to reach that amount.”（確定你需要多少錢并計(jì)劃達(dá)到那個(gè)數(shù)額），與前文 “Figure out how much you’ll need for that goal, and slowly work toward it.” 呼應(yīng)，說明設(shè)定目標(biāo)后的行動(dòng)，符合語境。
5B
解析：文章結(jié)尾總結(jié)掌握理財(cái)步驟的意義，B 選項(xiàng) “Saving can start small but lead to big financial sense.”（儲(chǔ)蓄可以從小處著手，但能培養(yǎng)重要的理財(cái)意識(shí)），對(duì)前文儲(chǔ)蓄、預(yù)算等內(nèi)容升華，體現(xiàn)理財(cái)價(jià)值，適合結(jié)尾。
Passage 2
1C
解析：文中明確提到 “The series drew deep inspiration from her personal life: her mother's 40 - year - long career as a public school teacher and her former sixth - grade teacher, Joyce Abbott (who the show is named after).”，所以是母親的教學(xué)生涯和前老師啟發(fā)她創(chuàng)作，選 C。
2B
解析：Brunson 說 “You don’t need to see famous people on the wall. You need to see you.”，體現(xiàn)她認(rèn)為壁畫應(yīng)展現(xiàn)普通人，反映大眾真實(shí)生活，選 B。
3C
解析：她 3 歲就模仿電視角色逗笑家人，展現(xiàn)創(chuàng)造力，后來創(chuàng)作熱門劇集也成功，說明有創(chuàng)造力，選 C；A 選項(xiàng) “Indecisive”（優(yōu)柔寡斷）錯(cuò)誤，她離開大學(xué)追求喜劇事業(yè)是果斷的；B 選項(xiàng) “one - dimensional”（單一維度的）錯(cuò)誤，她涉及創(chuàng)作、表演等多方面；D 選項(xiàng) “apathetic”（冷漠的）錯(cuò)誤，她的劇關(guān)注教育問題，體現(xiàn)對(duì)社會(huì)議題的關(guān)注。
4C
解析：第四段主要講了名為 “Blooming Futures” 壁畫的創(chuàng)作（由 Athena Scott 創(chuàng)作，學(xué)生藝術(shù)項(xiàng)目協(xié)助）以及 Brunson 對(duì)壁畫的看法（認(rèn)為應(yīng)展現(xiàn)真實(shí)的人等），選 C。
Passage 3
1C
解析：文中提到 “The SETI Institute, researching alien life but also studying whales' songs and behavior to gain insights into how other species might try to communicate with humans.”，可知其研究目的是了解鯨魚如何與人類交流，選 C。
2C
解析：A 選項(xiàng) “only” 錯(cuò)誤，鯨魚還會(huì)為求愛等產(chǎn)生氣泡環(huán)；B 選項(xiàng) “l(fā)ong known” 錯(cuò)誤，這是首次確認(rèn)鯨魚與人類相遇時(shí)產(chǎn)生氣泡環(huán)；C 選項(xiàng)與文中 “With the data, 12 instances were identified: 11 whales made 39 bubble rings.” 一致，正確；D 選項(xiàng) “mainly” 錯(cuò)誤，文中說之前已知為狩獵或求愛，與人類相遇產(chǎn)生是新發(fā)現(xiàn)，不是主要為吸引配偶。
3B
解析：文中提到 “They sought stories of humpback encounters via conferences and social media, then interviewed wildlife researchers and collected photos/videos.”，即通過讓人們分享相遇故事、采訪研究人員等收集信息，選 B。
4C
解析：Fred Sharpe 說 “Humpback whales live in complex societies and blow bubble rings to interact playfully, observe responses, or communicate.”，說明鯨魚用氣泡環(huán)作為在復(fù)雜社會(huì)生活中互動(dòng)和交流的一種方式，選 C；A 選項(xiàng) “l(fā)onely”（孤獨(dú)的）文中未體現(xiàn)；B 選項(xiàng) “no real purpose”（無真實(shí)目的）錯(cuò)誤，有互動(dòng)、交流等目的；D 選項(xiàng) “Humans should create more bubble rings”（人類應(yīng)創(chuàng)造更多氣泡環(huán)）文中未提及。

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