Engineers have launched a huge garbage collection device to gather plastics floating in the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii. The plastic makes up what is called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It is the world’s largest spread of garbage, twice the size of the state of Texas.

The Organization Ocean Cleanup created the collection device. The group’s founder is Boyan Slat, a 24-year-old inventor from the Netherlands. When Slat was 16, he went diving in Mediterranean Sea and saw more plastic bags than fish. Since then, he has made up his mind to clean up the oceans.

He told the Associated Press that researchers with his organization have found plastic from the 1960s and 1970s among the material in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It contains an estimated 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic in total. Most of them float on the surface of the water, or are within a few meters of the surface.

Last Saturday, a ship pulling the pipe-shaped floating barrier left San Francisco for the Garbage Patch. The barrier, called the floater, is 600 meters across. Attached to it is a screen (筛子) that hangs three meters down in the water. The screen is designed to collect the plastic as it moves through the water. Sea animals can safely swim under the barrier. The cleanup system also comes with lights powered by the sun, cameras, and other special devices. Slat said this enabled the system to communicate its position at all times.

Shipping containers will hold all the plastic gathered, including bottles and fishing equipment. Slat said the containers were expected to be back on land within a year. Then the plastic will be recycled. And they will also study how the system performs in severe ocean conditions, including huge waves.

1.How did Boyan Slat react to that dive in the Mediterranean Sea?

A.He showed a great interest in diving.

B.He became worried about his safety.

C.He decided to remove the garbage in oceans.

D.He became curious about underwater creatures.

2.What has the organization Ocean Cleanup found about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

A.Most of its plastic is half a century old.

B.It covers almost the size of the state of Texas.

C.Altogether there are about 1.8 billion pieces of plastic.

D.The majority of its plastic floats on or near the surface.

3.Why was a screen attached to the ship?

A.To power lights in the ship. B.To protect sea animals near it.

C.To tell the position of the ship. D.To collect plastic along the way.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.Approaches to removing garbage in oceans.

B.The problem of garbage in the Pacific Ocean.

C.A young man who does well in classifying garbage.

D.A huge device made to clean garbage in oceans.

    Dogs certainly need to bark (犬吠) every now and then, but if your neighbor's dog is getting in the way of  your daily life, you need to do something.

“Before you take action, you should record the dates and times that the barking happens to find out any patterns,” says Schweitzer, who is a dog owner. You might notice the barking only happens when the owners are at work, or during thunderstorms.

After two to three weeks of observing, go to your neighbors with the facts. Wait for a time when the barking is over. “Since you're trying to keep a good relationship, you can't go when you're angry and upset,” says Schweitzer. Besides, your neighbors might not even realize the barks are a problem, especially if the worst barking happens when they're not at home.

Politely explain the times when the barking gets bad, and then suggest a way of solving the problem. Ask if the dog can stay inside during storms, or offer a dog training class.

Making friends with the dog could help you gain some peace and quiet. If your neighbors introduce you to their dog, you should give the dog a treat. “If they become more comfortable seeing you, they're less likely to bark when they see you or when they're in the backyard,” says Schweitzer.

Whatever you do, don't talk with your other neighbors about the problem or start a petition (诉状) to get the dog to quiet down. “Those make people feel angry,” says Schweitzer. “That's when things escalate.”

If weeks go by and you still aren't seeing a difference, follow up with a note. Tie a dog treat on the note to build trust with your neighbors, and make a copy before dropping it off. That way, you'll have evidence (证据) that you've  discussed it before and followed up politely if you need to bring in a third party, says Schweitzer.

1.What should people do first according to Schweitzer?

A.Record when the dog barks. B.Find out why the barking happens.

C.Find out if the dog is really dangerous. D.Record when the neighbor is usually out.

2.When would be a good time for you to talk to your neighbor?

A.When the dog is barking. B.When you are feeling calm.

C.When you've found a problem. D.When your neighbor is walking the dog.

3.What does the underlined word “escalate” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?

A.Become familiar. B.Become worse.

C.Get interesting. D.Get personal.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.How to teach your dog to be quiet. B.What to do when your neighbor has a dog.

C.How to deal with a neighbor's noisy dog. D.What to do if your neighbor makes you angry.

    When I stepped out of Heathrow Airport, the British accents were music to my ears! The roads were so empty and traffic was so organized, with open spaces everywhere and so few people on the streets—what a difference from where 1 came—Mumbai. The difference was even more obvious after I had spent 21 years of my life living in that place. The streets were unfamiliar, and the faces were all foreign.

I boarded my bus for my university town. I felt like I had been in a fairytale book—the small houses, the quiet streets and the well-dressed people among other things. A small and beautiful three-storeyed building is quite a rarity back home and here, I have yet to see a building taller than that! Back home in India, the kind of rent I pay here could have afforded me a luxurious(豪华的） 2 bedroom-hall-kitchen apartment in a good location. But my accommodation here is the size of my bathroom back home! It’s just a fact... reality can be rude at times!

I really cherish the first day of my new university. I’ve met so many students from countries that I didn’t even know. But living alone in a new place, away from the protection of my family and friends, is a different experience altogether—a wonderful experience of further education!

It's been almost two months now. The novelty(新奇)is gradually disappearing, and the dust is settling down. It’s all just daily now but I feel fully settled. I really like this place. It feels like home!

1.What does the underlined part “that place” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A.Heathrow Airport. B.Britain.

C.Mumbai. D.A university of India.

2.What is the author’s first impression of Britain?

A.Dirty and noisy. B.Different but poor.

C.Hopeful and inspiring. D.Strange but beautiful.

3.What does the author probably do？

A.An international student. B.A tourist from India.

C.A British college teacher. D.An unknown writer.

4.What can we know from the last paragraph?

A.The author is less interested in everything because of dust.

B.The author still feels curious about everything around.

C.The author has been used to the new environment.

D.The author feels like going home after nearly two months.

Need a Job This Summer?

The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program. Not a student? Welcome to the government website and learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.

Jobs for Youth

If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province,you could be eligible (符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.

Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities (社区):

Summer Company

Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to$3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.

Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.

Stewardship Youth Ranger Program

You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.

Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.

Summer Employment Opportunities (机会)

Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.

Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.

1.If you are 15, which program can’t you apply to?

A.Jobs for Youth

B.Summer Company

C.Stewardship Youth Ranger Program

D.Summer Employment Opportunities

2.What is special about Summer Employment Opportunities?

A.It requires training before employment.

B.It offers the disabled job opportunities.

C.It provides awards for running new businesses.

D.It allows one to work in the natural environment.

3.Where can you probably find the passage?

A.Magazine. B.Textbook.

C.Newspaper. D.Website.

假定你是李华，得知近期你市将举办中英青少年历史体验夏令营活动（China and Britain History Summer Camp For Teenagers），届时将有来自于英国的高中生到你校参观访问。请给活动的负责人 Ms. Clark 写一封邮件申请做志愿者，内容包括：

1. 写信目的；

2. 个人优势；

3. 能做的事情。

注意：1.词数 100 左右；

2. 不能出现姓名及班级、学校等个人信息；

3. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。

Dear Ms. Clark,

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

请根据句子逻辑和首字母提示, 从模块三及模块四 Unit1-2 所学的词汇中选用恰当的单词并且使用其正确的形式填空。

1.Old people deserve to be treated with r _______.

2.We use cartoon books to i _______ children to read and write for pleasure.

3.The hotel wants to e _______ its business by adding a swimming pool.

4.The following programme contains crime scenes that may be d _______ to some viewers.

5.I have r _______ not having studied harder at school.

6.They spent a lot of money e _______ the school with new computers.

7.The job is i _______ for students who have recently earned a degree in biology.

8.The letter wasn't addressed to Jane but she opened it out of c _______.

9.After the speech, he found himself s _______ by an admiring crowd.

10.He lifted the baby g _______ and carefully out of its cradle(摇篮).

    Yassin  Terou  owns a restaurant in downtown Knoxville. One morning, he _______ early,    only to find  someone had attempted  to  rob  his shop. A rock was_____ thrown through the window  and broken pieces were seen everywhere. But since the food is made_______ each   morning and the cash registers are___ every night, the thief went away empty-handed.

After realizing the person who broke in was probably __________  in some way, Yassin, instead of being____, put up a sign that read “If you are hungry or need emergency money, just _______  till we open! We are more than happy to ______________  you when we are open!” Sounds unbelievable, right? But to people who know Yassin, it is not___ at all.

When he first arrived in the U.S. as a refugee( 难 民 )，he struggled to find his___ because of discrimination( 歧 视 ). But he quickly discovered the best way to fight the______he felt was  to be  loving.  With  the help of local community,  Yassin_____ a  restaurant.  He  welcomes everyone into his restaurant, regardless of their_________. He knows and greets hundreds of _______  by  name daily,  and  the relaxed  and ________ atmosphere makes visiting  feel like    seeing family. At one  point,  Yassin  was  accused  of  “stealing_____ from  American”  by someone who was laid off. Despite the fact that he is a ____________  citizen of this country and that  he should just have ignored him, he calmly offered to___ the man who charged him.

Yassin’s  restaurant was_______ with the title of “Nicest Place of America” by Reader’s     Digest in 2018. His success comes from the kindness, love and __________  he shows in everything   he does. And of course, the food is delicious too!

1.A.showed up B.slipped away C.dropped in D.moved out

2.A.casually B.carelessly C.apparently D.narrowly

3.A.delicious B.healthy C.attractive D.fresh

4.A.checked B.emptied C.removed D.cleaned

5.A.hiding B.tricking C.suffering D.cheating

6.A.annoyed B.disappointed C.relieved D.delighted

7.A.continue B.wait C.escape D.search

8.A.forgive B.accompany C.treat D.help

9.A.surprising B.amusing C.satisfying D.challenging

10.A.interest B.strength C.place D.style

11.A.sympathy B.anxiety C.loneliness D.hate

12.A.inspected B.started C.decorated D.visited

13.A.appearances B.ages C.differences D.characters

14.A.residents B.customers C.tourists D.neighbours

15.A.friendly B.informal C.traditional D.quiet

16.A.money B.food C.dreams D.jobs

17.A.legal B.former C.foreign D.wealthy

18.A.promote B.praise C.understand D.employ

19.A.associated B.presented C.equipped D.covered

20.A.courage B.enthusiasm C.acceptance D.confidence

    Reducing class size has traditionally been seen as an important way to improve a student’s  educational experience. Many often believe that smaller classes would permit teachers to give more personal attention to their students. 1..

But one recent study suggests there's not much research-based evidence to support this idea. The research was collected by a team from Denmark's Danish Center for Social Science Research.

The study notes that one of the main problems with reducing class size is that it can have very high costs. 2.. Financial limitations make it very difficult for many schools to reduce the number of students in the classroom.

The new study began by examining 127 studies on classroom size. Its goal was to examine the major research studies already completed on the subject. 3.. In the end, the research centered on 10 main studies with possible sampling (采样)problems.

The researchers concluded that there's some evidence to suggest that reducing class size may lead to some improvement in a student 's reading achievement. 4.. They found just a 53-percent chance that a randomly selected test score from a student from a small class would be higher than the selected score of a student from a larger class. 5.. This led the researchers to conclude that there would be no benefit at all to math students in a smaller class size.

A.But they said the effect is very small

B.For mathematics achievement, the result was 49 percent

C.This can theoretically lead to improved academic results for students

D.Many public opinion studies have shown teachers favor smaller class sizes

E.The effects of larger class size can stay long after the students complete their education

F.Increasing class size is one of the most common ways school systems control education spending

G.They especially centered on those trying to measure if smaller class size led to greater academic success

    Supermarket shelves are filled with plant-based alternatives (可代替品) to cow milk, including soy, nut, and coconut milk. These products are popular with consumers who cannot drink cows’ milk for health reasons, as well as with those concerned about animal welfare and environmental sustainability. While the dairy-free (非乳制的) options work well with cereal or in coffee, they fail miserably when it comes to making milk-based products like cheese or yogurt. However, these shortcomings may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new company in California, which has figured out how to create animal-free milk in a laboratory!

Perumal Gandhi and Ryan Pandya founded the company in 2014 after becoming increasingly annoyed with the lack of cows’ milk-free alternatives, particularly for cheese. For Gandhi, who stopped consuming animal products five years earlier due to environmental and animal welfare concerns, the motivation to create a better alternative stemmed from his love of cheesy pizza. Pandya was spurred (被激发) to take action after being forced to eat some “really bad” dairy-free cream cheese on his sandwich.

The two MIT biomedical engineering scientists decided to join forces to create a more realistic alternative to dairy-based products. In their university lab, the pair spent nine months first isolating (分离) cow DNA then inserting it into yeast (酵母). This genetic modification (改造) enabled the yeast to produce the necessary milk proteins. The final step of the process involved mixing the proteins with some plant nutrients and fats.

The dairy-free milk not only tastes like the real thing but is also healthier, has a longer shelf  life and, most important of all, is Earth friendly. According to the company’s website, when compared to conventional (常规的) milk production, their process uses 65% less energy, creates 84% less greenhouse gas emissions (排放) and requires 91% less land and an amazing 98% less water! Best of all, since it contains real milk proteins, the product behaves like the cow-produced version, which means vegetarian (素食的) consumers will no longer have to deal with the unpleasant cheese on their sandwiches and pizzas.

The company plans to bring their creation to market later this year and their first product will most likely be cheese since there are already many good cows’ milk products available to consumers.

1.The underlined word “those” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.

A.actions B.products C.people D.reasons

2.The company’s founders were motivated to make the new product because of _______.

A.their deep concern for the environment

B.their worry that farm animals were poorly treated

C.the over-consumption of the dairy-based products

D.the poor taste of dairy-free cheese presently available

3.What can be inferred from paragraph 4?

A.The dairy-free products cannot be stored for a long time.

B.Cow farming causes considerable environmental damage.

C.The new products will taste better than dairy-based ones.

D.The dairy-free milk will be more expensive than cow’s milk.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A.Healthier Cheese

B.New Milk Saves Planet

C.Making Milk without Cows

D.Fresher Milk, Better Future

    As we continue to explore farther out into our solar system and beyond, the question of humans living on other planets often comes up. Manned bases on the Moon or Mars for example, have long been a dream of many. There is a natural desire to explore as far as we can go, and also to extend humanity's presence on a permanent(永久的) or at least semi-permanent basis. In order to do this, however, it is necessary to adapt to different extreme environments. On the Moon for example, a colony must be self-sustaining( 自 立 的 ) and protect its inhabitants from the airless, harsh environment outside.

Mars, though, is different. While future bases could adapt to the Martian environment over time there is also the possibility of modifying(改变) the surrounding environment instead of just co-existing with it. This is the process of terraforming - adjusting Mars’ atmosphere and environment to make it more Earth-like. But the bigger question is, should we?

One of the main issues is whether Mars has any native life or not and if it does, should it be preserved(保护) as much as possible? If the answer is yes, then large-scale human settlements on Mars should be completely off-limits. Small colonies might be fine, but living on Mars should not be at the expense of any native habitats, if they exist. If Mars is home to any indigenous life, then terraforming should be a non-issue; it simply should not be done.

What if Mars is lifeless? Even if no life exists there, that untouched and unique alien environment needs to be preserved as it is as much as possible. We’ve already done too much damage here on our own planet. By studying Mars and other planets and moons in their current natural state, we can learn so much about their history and also learn more about our own world. We should appreciate the differences of other worlds instead of just transforming them to suit our own ambitions.

1.What is the best title for the text?

A.Are Mars and Earth So Different? B.Should we terraform Mars?

C.Can we adapt to Mars? D.Is there life on Mars?

2.What does the author think we should do if life is found on Mars ?

A.Ensure that it's not harmed.

B.Discuss with the Martians.

C.Change the unpopulated regions.

D.Reconsider the advantages and disadvantages.

3.What does the underlined word “indigenous” in paragraph 3 mean?

A.Complex. B.Intelligent C.Foreign. D.Native.

4.How does the author develop his ideas in the text?

A.By referring to others' research.

B.By showing the benefits of terraforming.

C.By arguing in support of one viewpoint.

D.By examining the conditions of different planets.