Nate the Great It has a new case. His friend Annie has lost an expensive picture. She wants Nate to help her find it. Nate must get all the facts, ask the right questions and narrow the list of suspects(嫌疑人). Paperback: $5.39       E-book: $5.99
	Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective Encyclopedia Brown is a twelve-year-old star detective. His dad is a police officer. Every night, Brown helps his father solve the most difficult cases. There are ten cases in each book. The readers can try to solve problems with the given clues(线索). Paperback: $4.99       E-book: $2.80
	The 100-Year-Old Secret: The Sherlock Files Xena and Xander Holmes have just found they’re the great-great-grandchildren of Sherlock Holmes. They are given Sherlock’s unsolved casebook. The two set out to solve the cases. Can two 21st-century kids succeed where Sherlock could not? Paperback: $7.79       E-book: $5.67

【小题1】What does Nate need to find in the book Nate the Great?

A．A backpack.

B．A box.

C．A picture.

【小题2】How old is Encyclopedia Brown?

A．12.

B．10.

C．8.

【小题3】Which paperback book may you afford if you have $5?

A．Nate the Great

B．Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

C．The 100-Year-Old Secret: The Sherlock Files

Qingming Festival, also called Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday in early April. Families honor their ancestors (祖先) and welcome spring during this time. The festival usually happens on April 4th or 5th when the weather turns warm and nature becomes green.   

Families visit their ancestors’ graves (坟墓) to clean the tombs, offer flowers, and burn paper money as a sign of respect (尊重). Nowadays, some people choose eco-friendly activities like planting trees or using flowers instead of fire. This helps protect the environment while remembering ancestors.   

Qingming is not only about remembrance but also celebrating spring. People go on outings to parks or the countryside, a tradition called “Taqing”. They fly kites, have picnics, and enjoy blooming flowers. Many poets have written about Qingming. For example, Du Mu’s poem describes rainy weather and quiet reflection, reminding people to slow down and appreciate (欣赏) nature.   

Food is also important. A popular snack is “qingtuan”—green rice balls made with mugwort (艾草) juice and sweet bean paste. The green color stands for spring, and the round shape symbolizes family unity.   

Qingming Festival connects the past and present. It encourages people to respect ancestors, enjoy nature, and create new memories. Some even use online platforms to honor loved ones, blending tradition with modern life.   

This holiday shows Chinese values of family, respect, and living in harmony with nature.

【小题1】What is the main purpose of cleaning tombs during Qingming?

A．To plant trees for the environment.

B．To show respect to ancestors.

C．To write poems about nature.

【小题2】Why do some people use flowers instead of fire during Qingming?

A．To save money.

B．To follow modern fashion.

C．To protect the environment.

【小题3】What does the underlined word “blending” mean in paragraph 5?

A．Replacing

B．Mixing

C．Forgetting

【小题4】Which value is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Family bonds.

B．Respect for nature.

C．Love for technology.

The 2025 China Youth May Fourth Medal shortlist (五四奖章入围名单) has been announced, honoring 30 outstanding (杰出的) individuals from various fields. Among them are Chen Lijun, Gui Haichao, and Wang Xingxing, who exemplify (是典型) China’s new generation of talent.   

Chen Lijun, 33, is an actress from Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe. She revitalized (振兴) traditional Yue Opera by blending modern performance techniques with classic stories like “Butterfly Lovers”, bridging generational gaps in cultural appreciation (文化欣赏).   

Gui Haichao, 39, a professor at Beijing Aerospace University, contributed (贡献) to China’s lunar exploration missions through breakthroughs in spacecraft design. He also mentors young scientists, highlighting China’s growing prominence (突出) in space technology.   

Wang Xingxing, 35, CEO of Hangzhou AeroTech, developed AI-powered robots for industrial and household use. His innovations align with (匹配) China’s strategic focus on technological self-reliance (技术自立).   

The selection process evaluated 103 candidates (候选人) and 40 teams. Finalists (参加决赛者) include scientists (40%), defense professionals (国防领域) (25%), and others. Notably, 60% of shortlisted individuals are under 35, reflecting confidence in youth leadership. Public feedback will finalize the winners by April 11.

【小题1】What is the passage mainly about?

A．The history of the May Fourth Medal.

B．The 2025 shortlist for the May Fourth Medal and key candidates.

C．The challenges faced by young scientists in China.

【小题2】How did Chen Lijun modernize Yue Opera?

A．By writing new scripts.

B．By teaching younger actors.

C．By blending traditional stories with modern performance techniques.

【小题3】What field does Gui Haichao work in?

A．Environmental protection.

B．Aerospace engineering.

C．Artificial intelligence.

【小题4】What can be inferred (推断) about the age of most shortlisted candidates?

A．Most are over 40.

B．Over half are under 35.

C．All are exactly 35.

阅读下面的短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。其中 有一项为多余选项 。

Here are a few ways to motivate (激发) children to do chores.

【小题1】 Children always watch their parents and learn how to act from them, so the parents must set a good example and take chores seriously. This motivates children to do chores, too.

Decide what kinds of chores children do. For younger children, give them easy work, like putting away their toys. 【小题2】

Tell children about the importance of doing chores. Discuss the importance of doing chores and how they help the whole family. Knowing the importance of the chores helps to motivate children to do them.

【小题3】 When children finish the chores on the list, parents can reward (奖励) them by giving them a prize. A chore list also gives children a sense of pride (自豪) when they finish all their chores.

Give children some money to do more chores. 【小题4】 But it is not the best way. It’s best to make children feel that doing chores is the work that they should do.

A．Set good examples in the family.

B．Make a list of chores for children.

C．Ask children to do all kinds of chores.

D．Giving money for more chores can also work.

E．As the children get older, make them do more difficult chores.

Last night, there was a terrible rainstorm. An old man was killed in his apartment while it was raining _______ . The next day, his neighbor found the _______ and called the police. Soon the police came and _______ some people what they were doing in the neighborhood at that time and tried to _______ the truth. Here are some notes (笔记).

Henry is a blacksmith (铁匠). The police found that there was a wound (伤口) in his right arm. Henry said he hurt _______ when he worked in the day. When it rained, he fell asleep soon after in a day of hard work. He didn’t get out of the _______ the whole night.

Tony, a worker, said: “I was helping my wife make dinner when the rain began to _______ against the windows. After dinner, we closed the door and the windows to make sure it was safe enough. The _______ in the house went out and it was dark everywhere. We went to bed early.”

Ben, a doctor, said: “I was driving my car on my way home when it began to rain. I had to stop in front of a hotel because of the _______ weather. So I didn’t go home and stayed in the hotel for the night. I returned ________ the next day.”

Do you know who killed the old man according to their words?

【小题1】

A．hardly

B．heavily

C．strongly

【小题2】

A．truth

B．storm

C．event

【小题3】

A．asked

B．named

C．reported

【小题4】

A．give up

B．set up

C．find out

【小题5】

A．myself

B．yourself

C．himself

【小题6】

A．hospital

B．bedroom

C．school

【小题7】

A．beat

B．fix

C．cause

【小题8】

A．lights

B．matches

C．signs

【小题9】

A．cool

B．warm

C．bad

【小题10】

A．home

B．hotel

C．school

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

People get together, sit around, and 【小题1】 (useful) chopsticks to put all kinds of food into the boiling broth(沸汤) in 【小题2】 big pot on the table. Yes, they are enjoying the hotpot.

There 【小题3】 (be) many kinds of hotpots in China. One of the most popular 【小题4】 (hotpot) is the one of the Chongqing and Sichuan style in Southwest China. The broth is made of quite a lot of ingredients (原料), including beef tallow (牛油), chillies and Sichuan peppers. People there put all kinds of food into the broth, like meat, vegetables and staple food (主食). The beef stripes, also called Maodu, is 【小题5】 (popular) than other kinds of food.

The hotpot 【小题6】 (mean) the reunion in Chinese culture. For Chinese people, sitting around the table with family and friends to chat and enjoy delicious food is a 【小题7】 (wonder) moment (时刻). Nowadays, more and more foreigners fall in love 【小题8】 Chinese hotpots as well as the special way 【小题9】 (communicate) with people.

Most people like hotpot 【小题10】 it is really delicious. But as for me, the feeling of atmosphere is the most important.