Thinking of my good friends, I sense that my attitudes are totally different towards men and women.

My earliest childhood friend is Donald. In the street was a (an) _______ old German truck. No wheels. No doors. Each day, _______ we were flying over the Atlantic in that truck our “airplane” ,there came that wonderful moment: “Engine _______!” I'd shout, “We'll have to jump out.” Glancing at me, he'd say, “I can't _______!” 'Tear not! I'll drag you to the _______.

And when we swam _______ the dust, Donald cried “Sharks!” But I always _______ him. The next day, changing _______, Donald would do the same to me. We saved each other hundreds of times, but when my family really did leave for America, we could do _______. We just cried silently as the train ________.

These days, Jessica is one of my best friends. Recently we were swimming at a beach in the Atlantic, the ________one I had “flown” over in my German truck with Donald. We were far from shore when we both thought we ________a shark! We began swimming ________ toward the shore. Although in ________,I fell back to protect her. In the end, the “shark” proved ________. but not my deep emotional feeling for my friend. We looked into each other's eyes and said, “I love you!”

You see with women I could be ________, emotionally honest and transparent. With male friends, it seemed impossible to ________ caring feelings however deep the friendship was. “Am I normal?” I thought to myself. Much to my ________, researches show that men and women have very different ________ and rational (理性的)processes. I do love all my friends - only the means of expression ________.

1.A.advanced B.decorated C.abandoned D.updated

2.A.before B.while C.after D.until

3.A.loss B.death C.failure D.pressure

4.A.jump B.swim C.die D.run

5.A.dust B.river C.truck D.shore

6.A.over B.through C.across D.beyond

7.A.left B.fetched C.rescued D.defeated

8.A.roles B.manners C.images D.forms

9.A.something B.nothing C.anything D.everything

10.A.broke down B.moved in C.pulled away D.blew up

11.A.last B.very C.first D.only

12.A.spotted B.attacked C.annoyed D.killed

13.A.eagerly B.casually C.hardly D.crazily

14.A.panic B.hesitation C.doubt D.silence

15.A.fierce B.friendly C.true D.imaginary

16.A.cool B.shy C.passive D.open

17.A.express B.hide C.admit D.control

18.A.embarrassment B.disappointment C.relief D.surprise

19.A.emotional B.physical C.mental D.moral

20.A.changes B.develops C.matters D.differs

    Social media, magazines and shop windows bombard people daily with things to buy, and British consumers are buying more clothes and shoes than ever before. In Britain, the average person spends more than £1,000 on new clothes a year, which is around four percent of their income.1.But it hides two far more worrying trends for society and for the environment. First, a lot of that consumer spending is via credit cards. British people currently owe approximately £670 per adult to credit card companies. That's 66 percent of the average wardrobe budget. Also, not only are people spending money they don't have, they're using it to buy things they don't need.2..

People might not realize they are part of the disposable clothing problem because they donate their unwanted clothes to charities.3.Huge quantities end up being thrown away, and a lot of clothes that charities can't sell are sent abroad, causing even more economic and environmental problems.

4.The idea originated in Canada in the early 1990s and then moved to the US, where it became a rejection of the overspending and overconsumption of Black Friday and Cyber Monday during Thanksgiving weekend.5.Throughout the year, Buy Nothing groups organize the exchange and repair of items they already own. They send a clear message to companies that people are no longer willing to accept the environmental and human cost of overconsumption.

A.Fast fashion' goes out of fashion as quickly as it came in and is often too poor quality to recycle;

B.Britain throws away 300,000 tons of clothing a year, most of which goes into landfill sites.

C.The British people are deeply shocked by the unexpected statistics.

D.On Buy Nothing Day people organize various types of protests and cut up their credit cards.

E.However, a 'buy nothing' trend is springing up in opposition to consumerism.

F.That might not sound like much.

G.But charity shops can't sell all those unwanted clothes.

    Schools are under constant pressure to make budget cuts, and music programs are often first on the chopping block. However, a recent study from the University of British Columbia in Canada has shown that students who took music lessons in high school performed better in subjects such as English, science, and math.

The researchers collected data from over 100,000 students at public high schools across the province of British Columbia. Some of them took music lessons during high school while others never attended them. Checking the test scores of students who took music classes with those of their peers, the study found that the musicians got higher grades in a range of different school subjects.

Research like this has been done before, but as for the number of respondents, this study is much larger, and it took into account other factors that may have affected the results. For example, perhaps students who took music classes were encouraged to do so because they already had good grades. This UBC study rules out a number of other factors that could explain why music students performed better academically, and the researchers still find a clear effect of music lessons on academic performance.

Not only did music students perform better than non-musicians, but students who played an instrument did even better than those who sang. “Learning to play a musical instrument and playing in an ensemble(乐团) is very rewarding,” says Martin Guhn, one of the researchers, “A student can learn to read music notes, achieve eye-hand-mind coordination, develop keen listening skills and establish interpersonal relationships.”

What this study doesn't tell us, though, is why music makes these students perform better academically, but the research paper mentions a few possible explanations. Music practice is linked with neurological(神经系统的) changes that improves certain brain functions, affecting memory and planning skills. Besides, there is a possible motivational factor. Students who take music lessons see a tangible result from practice—they get better—and they might apply that to their other work. And the non-competitive team aspect of making music together could strengthen students' social development, which would also help them in other alias.

1.How did the researchers find the result of the research?

A.By conducting tests. B.By analyzing causes.

C.By making comparisons. D.By building models.

2.How is the recent study different from previous ones?

A.It covered more school subjects.

B.It allowed for students who sang.

C.It was carried out nationwide.

D.It produced a more convincing result.

3.Why did the author mention Martin Guhn's words in Paragraph 4?

A.To speak highly of music students.

B.To explain why music helps students perform better.

C.To present the benefits of playing instruments.

D.To encourage students to join an ensemble.

4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A.Music practice can make an overall improvement in students’ brain.

B.Progress made in music may motivate students to work harder in math.

C.Singing can't make any difference in improving students' memory.

D.Playing in an orchestra could make students less competitive in other fields.

    The latest data from Nature's Calendar shows that the butterflies, newts and nest-building blackbirds have been spotted months before they would normally appear. An analysis of the conditions in 2019 found that all but one of the 50 spring events the scheme (计划)tracks were early last year, as a result of warmer winter temperatures. The Woodland Trust, which runs the Nature's Calendar scheme, warns that many species are losing their seasonal cues (提示)as winters warm and seasons shift.

Increasingly unstable weather could tempt some animals out of hibernation (冬眠)too soon, only to be hit by sharply dropping temperatures. And some birds appeared to be breeding too late to make the most of vital food sources that appear earlier than normal, the Trust said.

Lorienne Whittle, at the Woodland Trust, said, “It seems that last year we almost lost winter as a season — it was much milder and our data shows wildlife is responding, potentially putting many at risk.”

And she said, “It appears that some species are able to adapt to the advancing spring better than others. Oak trees respond by producing their first leaves earlier and caterpillars seem to be keeping pace. But blue tits, great tits and pied flycatchers are struggling to react in time for their chicks to take advantage of the peak amount of caterpillars— the food source on which they depend.”

Active newts were recorded in late December in Cheshire and a blackbird was spotted building a nest at the beginning of January. Accordingly, a report for The Wildlife Trust suggested that hedgerows (树篱)be protected from being cut during the nesting season.

1.What does the underlined word “tempt” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.help. B.attract. C.guide. D.threaten.

2.Why are oak trees mentioned in the text?

A.To explain why plants respond to the climate change.

B.To prove some species fit in with the climate change better.

C.To show how caterpillars react to the changing environment.

D.To suggest plants adapt to warmer winters better than animals.

3.How is the text mainly developed?

A.By listing environmental damages. B.By offering practical suggestions.

C.By making striking comparisons. D.By presenting tracking results.

4.What can be the best title of the passage?

A.Warmer winters: Wildlife under threat B.A practical scheme: Protection under way

C.A big danger: Birds' dying out D.A hard journey: Plants' struggling to survive

    Katie always knew she wanted to be a performer. She was fond of Disney movies from an early age and would often sing along with her mom, Karen.

When Katie was nine years old, her happy childhood took a turn when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. When the doctor informed the Whetsell family that Keren's disease was terminal, they made a decision. Disney World had been a longtime dream vacation for Karen. So in November 1997, the family packed up and headed to Disney World. Katie says she'll never forget the moment that changed her life on that trip: After a long day at the parks, the Whetsells decided to see one of Disney World's many nightly light shows. While watching, a Disney cast member performing in the parade came up to her mom and rested her hand on Karen's shoulder. They exchanged smiles and, to this day, Katie remembered how at peace her mom looked. The whole family was touched and moved to tears. This was the day Katie decided she wanted to work for Disney.

After graduating from college, Katie went on to pursue performing for a living. She struggled for years, working as a waitress and trying to make it as an actor. Her hard work and passion finally paid off when she was hired to work on Disney Cruise Lines in 2009. Katie's favorite friend in the Disney World is Dory in “Finding Nemo the Musical”. She says that Dory has taught her the value of living in the present moment and to “just keep swimming.”

Katie has never lost sight of the fact that she and others who work for the company bring joy to the lives of many every day. “Everything we do at the parks makes a difference to many families. It's a way for us to help them forget. It's amazing to be able to comfort others.” When asked what her mother would think of her working at Disney World, she takes a deep breath and allows the tears to flow. “I just feel like she'd be so proud. I can feel her presence often and I feel her having a part in what I do. It's perfect.”

1.Why did the Whetsell family decide to go to Disney World in November 1997?

A.The Disney World has always been a good place for vacation.

B.Karen was seriously ill and Disney World was what she had dreamed for.

C.The Whetsell family were all fond of Disney characters.

D.Katie always wanted to go to the Disney World to be a performer.

2.What happened during the Disney trip that changed Katie's life?

A.A performer in the Disney parade brought comfort to her mom.

B.The whole family enjoyed themselves in the nightly light shows.

C.Katie took part in the parade performance and realized her dream.

D.Karen was invited to perform with cast members and she felt satisfied.

3.What's the purpose to mention Katie's favorite friend Dory?

A.To inform us more of Katie's struggling life.

B.To introduce another Disney character named Dory.

C.To imply Katie's understanding of life.

D.To tell us the importance to keep going.

4.Which of the following can best describe Katie's personality?

A.Intelligent and honest. B.Hard-working and dependent.

C.Selfless and sympathetic. D.Persistent and positive.

    Make 2020 your most adventurous year yet by signing up for one of these trips of a lifetime. Sail to Aldabra Atoll for a fascinating journey, hike along the frontiers of Georgia, explore different habitats of human and animals: These journeys are unlike any trip you've ever taken before.

Exodus Travels

This once -in-a- lifetime journey visits Aldabra Atoll, one of the most remote UNESCO World Heritage sites on the planet. Hidden away from the impact of humans, Aldabra has managed to sustain a population of 152,000 giant tortoises. This is the trip for wild life enthusiasts: The clear waters of the Seychelles are home to 850 species of brilliantly colored fish that you'll visit on snorkel and dive excursions （旅行）.

Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel

Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel's Georgia Walking Tour showcases the country's wild side, with plenty of hikes in the Svaneti Mountains mixed with cultural experiences like a visit to the remote village of Adishi, home to just 12 families.

Natural Habitat Adventures

A nine-day adventure centered around Natural Habitat's unique luxury base camp near the edge of the Greenland ice sheet. You'll be in one of the world's most remote locations （with a maximum of only 11 other travelers in your group）, but still have access to hot showers and well-prepared meals. You'll spend your days exploring the surrounding water, meeting the local Inuit villagers, kayaking （独木舟）,and more.

Mountain Travel Sobek

Accompanied with expert guides, you'll track gorillas through Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, getting a rare chance to see these majestic creatures up close. You'll also focus your search on another rare creature—the golden monkey.

1.Who will be most likely to choose Aldabra Atoll as a perfect destination?

A.A UNESCO officer. B.An experienced hiker.

C.A passionate animal lover. D.An active environmentalist.

2.What can we learn about the Natural Habitat Adventures?

A.Travelers don't have to prepare a folding tent. B.Travelers have to make dinners alone.

C.Travelers enjoy a cold bath. D.Travelers will meet local Indian villagers.

3.Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A.A culture report. B.A reference book.

C.A tourism magazine. D.A geography textbook.

假设你是李华，想邀请你校留学生 Joy 参加本市留学生汉语演讲比赛，现给他发一封电子邮件介绍比赛相关情况，内容包括：

（1）比赛主题：我眼中的中国；

（2）比赛时间：2020 年 1 月 18 日；地点：市图书馆；

（3）邀请及理由。

注意：（1）词数 100 左右；

（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。

Last week, we watched an excited basketball match in our school. It is between Grade 1 and Grade 2 students. During a match,the players from all teams played very hard. Grade 2 was a stronger team. However, for our surprise, Grade 1 won at last. The player jumped and hugged to celebrate their success. Just then, the players from the other team that approached and said “Congratulations!” to them.

They wore smiles on faces and you couldn’t tell from their expressions that they had lost the match. We were touching by the scene and felt what important a role sport plays in daily life.

单词拼写

1.Smoking is h _______ (有害的) to our health.

2.Children are often full of _______ (好奇心) and they take great interest in everything.

3.He asked for p _______to leave the room.

4.He found something f _______on the lake, which frightened him.

5.We were greatly _______ (印象深刻的) by its beauty when visiting Canada.

6.The little boy's bad b _______ (举止) at the party made his parents upset.

7.China _______ (出口) products to many countries.

8._______ (幸运地), the drowning child was saved.

9.One's _______ (面部的) expressions may tell you some of his/her inner feelings.

10.With the help of the _______ (先进的) technology，we completed the task easily.

    Yesterday, our teacher asked us when a man could be referred to as an old man. David stood up and said people with wrinkles could be called old people, However, Mary didn’t _______ for some people may gain wrinkles at an earlier age owing to their. _______ life. Then Lily expressed her idea that those reaching their 60s or more could be called old people. However, Emily expressed her _______ and said some old people may still be energetic and trying to pursue their dreams, which makes them appear _______. The class was over and we still didn’t reach any _______, so the teacher asked us to think about it after class.

The _______ has reminded me of the saying of J. Barrymore that a man isn’t old as long as he is _______ something.

My grandma is such a woman who pursues her dream _______ when she’s 70 now. She has _______ her dream of being a painter since she was a little child. ________, because her family was poor, she had to ________ her dream and stepped into the ________ to raise money so as to support her family. Though she has ________ abandoned her dream, she could hardly find any ________ to realize it because of the tough work. ________, chance came when she retired from her work. She began taking her painting lessons ________ she had all-white hair and lots of wrinkles. At first, I was ________ her idea of attending school at so old an age, but after seeing her paint happily and enjoyably, I ________ feeling it a good choice. She seems ________ and looks fine.

So if we have our dreams and seek for them, we aren’t old. It’s when we don’t know what we want and let ________ be the center point of our lives that we can finally be regarded as the old.

1.A.respond B.agree C.identify D.understand

2.A.negative B.boring C.tough D.complex

3.A.certainty B.wish C.doubt D.concern

4.A.attractive B.young C.intelligent D.ambitious

5.A.conclusion B.contract C.decision D.destination

6.A.embarrassment B.barrier C.question D.confusion

7.A.preserving B.seeking C.treasuring D.possessing

8.A.even B.nearly C.only D.hardly

9.A.realized B.changed C.promoted D.kept

10.A.Therefore B.Instead C.Moreover D.However

11.A.give up B.search for C.put aside D.stick to

12.A.society B.reality C.world D.office

13.A.seldom B.occasionally C.already D.never

14.A.time B.excuse C.help D.money

15.A.Suddenly B.Eventually C.Soon D.Gradually

16.A.because B.once C.though D.unless

17.A.with B.for C.at D.against

18.A.risked B.rejected C.continued D.began

19.A.energetic B.gentle C.optimistic D.wealthy

20.A.achievements B.regrets C.dreams D.difficulties

Participating (参与) in Class

Class participation is a valuable part of learning. Many students are unwilling to participate in class. 1. Other students participate in class, but do so not correctly. Here is some advice that can help you become an effective class participant.

● 2. Do all tasks and readings and go over your notes from previous class periods. This will help to prevent you from making uninformed (无知的) comments or asking unsuitable questions. As you get ready for class, think about important questions and concerns that may appear in class. Be sure that you are prepared to deal with these.

● Try to sit close to the front of the class. 3. Besides, you can hear what the teachers say clearly.

● Listen to what the other students say. You can then build on their comments to make your own. Be active when you respond to something another student says. You can disagree, but don’t go into an “attack mode”.

● Don’t be afraid to be wrong. 4. You can learn from being wrong. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. This is a good learning skill. Also, the chances are that other students in the class have the same questions as you do, and they will appreciate your asking.

● Be sure that your questions and comments are closely connected with the class topic.

Don’t waste the time of the teacher and other students by going off way. Don’t take it in person if others disagree with what you say. 5.

A.Creating a personal connection helps you feel more comfortable about participating in class.

B.Be confident that your opinions will be valued by your teacher and other students.

C.It’s hard to stay unconcerned when you are near to the teacher.

D.Be sure that you are well prepared before coming to class.

E.This may be because they are shy or fearful of being judged and criticized (批评).

F.Your class should be a good place for giving opinions and taking advice.

G.Learning is a change in behavior based on experience.

    October 15th is the Global Hand washing Day. Activities are planned in more than 20 countries to get millions of people in the developing world to wash their hands with soap. For example，donors(捐赠者) will give 150，000 bars of soap to schools in Ethiopia.

Experts say people around the world wash their hands every day, but very few use soap at so-called important moments. These include after using the toilet, after cleaning a baby and before touching food.

Global Hand washing Day is the idea of the Public-Private Partnership for hand washing with soap. Partners include the United Nations Children's Fund, American government agencies, the World Bank and soap makers Unlever and Procter and Gamble. The organizers say all soaps are equally effective at removing disease-causing germ(细菌). They say the correct way to wash is to wet your hands with a small amount of water and cover them with soap. Rub(揉搓) it into all areas, including under the fingernails(指甲). Rub for at least twenty seconds. Then rinse well under running water. Finally, dry your hands with a clean cloth or wave them in the air.

The Partnership for Hand washing says soap is important because it increases the time that people spend in washing hands. Soap also helps to break up the dirt that holds most of the germs. And it usually leaves a pleasant smell. The Partnership for Hand washing also says washing with soap before eating or after using the toilet could save more lives than any vaccine(疫苗)or medicine. Hand washing could also prevent the spread of other diseases. When people get germs on their hands, they can infect(感染)themselves by touching their eyes, noses or mouths. Then they can infect others.

1.What's the best title for this passage？

A.Say no to washing hands in the wrong way.

B.Find out why washing hands carefully is so important.

C.Hand washing so important-it gets a day of its own.

D.Want to live a longer life？-wash your hands.

2.The last paragraph mainly tells us _______.

A.how to wash your hands correctly

B.why washing hand with soap is so important

C.the dangers of washing hands without soap

D.when we should especially wash our hands with soap

3.In which part of newspaper would you most probably read this passage？

A.Medical care B.Public service

C.Health report D.Advertisement

    If you’re a cycling lover, you will have to pay a lot of attention to your bicycle and maintain it well, for bicycle parts are exposed to wear and tear (磨损) over time and you have to examine the bicycle to see if there are any signs of wearing such as scratches, dents (凹陷) etc. Sometimes, a part may not work because it has exceeded its life expectancy. Sometimes, you will need to find replacement parts for it to keep up the performance of the bicycle.

Different parts of a bicycle will wear at different rates so it is very important that you have a basic understanding about the role played by each part. One of the most important parts of the bicycle is the frame. You will need to choose a frame that lasts for a very long time. Of course, you will see some paint scratches after some time. When you’re selecting a frame, you have to think about the material. Aluminium (铝) frames will not rust easily, but they have a higher chance to dent. Steel frames will be hard to dent, but you will need to make sure they get a good paint job so that they won’t rust.

Other parts that you can buy used are seats, handlebars and the stem. When you are buying handlebars, you have to see if there are any dents or if they have been bent out of shape. There shouldn’t be any cracks in the seat post or the handlebars. There are many shops where you can buy parts, so you will have to check the references to see how customers respond to them before you buy anything.

1.According to the passage, cycling lovers should ________.

A.buy a new bicycle to keep up the performance

B.replace the bicycle parts with signs of wearing

C.choose Aluminum frames rather than steel ones

D.learn how each part of the bicycle basically works

2.Which parts may be replaced by the used ones?

A.Wheels and chains. B.Tyres and seats.

C.Handlebars and stems. D.Frames and pedals.

3.The underlined word “references” in the last paragraph probably means “________”.

A.materials B.prices

C.introductions D.comments

4.This passage is most likely to be found in ________.

A.a research report B.a popular magazine

C.a tourist guide book D.a product advertisement

    The city of San Francisco is a wonderful tourist attraction that offers many different things to see and do. The best way for a traveler to get a good look at the city is to take one of the many different tours there.

Tour the City on Foot

When touring the city by walking, you aren't going to walk much. What's more, there are far more benefits. This kind of tour allows you to see as many buildings of the city as possible. A tour of the city on foot usually focuses on a more localized neighborhood level, which can be very interesting in a number of different ways.

Hit the Waters of San Francisco Bay

The waters of San Francisco Bay have played an important role in the city's development over the last century. Touring San Francisco from the water is a completely unique way for you to see this wonderful city. 

Take a Bus Tour

If you want to see a wide variety of attractions from all over the city, one of the best things you could do is to book a tour through our company that offers services here. A bus tour of San Francisco is one of the most complete ways to experience the city.

Tour San Francisco From the Air

While it is one of the most expensive ways to see San Francisco, touring the city from the air is one of the most unique and thrilling ways to see the city. Seeing the city from high above allows you to get a full view of the city as tour guides point out attractions from high above. If you do decide to tour San Francisco by air. you'll be creating memories that you won't forget forever.

We are a travel agency providing high-quality services and discounts. For more information, please  click here.

1.How should you tour San Francisco to appreciate its buildings？

A.By air B.By bus

C.On foot D.By boat

2.What can we learn about the Waters of San Francisco Bay？

A.They have high quality sea water.

B.They are explored on a localized level.

C.They were not in use until the last century.

D.They have helped the city to develop further.

3.What is the author's purpose in writing the text？

A.To introduce San Francisco.

B.To advertise for a travel agency.

C.To show what to do in San Francisco.

D.To persuade people to visit San Francisco.

假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Mike发来邮件，说因为新冠肺炎(COVID-19) 居家自我隔离(self-isolation)，情绪低落。为此，他向你寻求建议。请用英语给他回一封邮件，内容包括：

1. 表示理解；

2. 你的看法和建议；

3. 表达信心。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Mike,

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字的符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

1.What he wanted then was to lead the simple life.

2.Bob preferred to stay at home rather than to go out.

3.It’s our duty to defence our country against enemies.

4.Visitors get closely to the parts of the world they have never experienced.

5.We finally managed to make the villagers convince of the value of science.

6.On his way to the airport, it occur to him that he had forgotten his passport.

7.What is known to all, Yuan Longping is considered as a pioneer for all people.

8.Only Lily walked into the office did she realize that she had left the contract at home.

9.If he keeps borrowing money to pay off his debts, he’ll be much badly off than he is now.

10.When you feel nervous, you’d better listen to some light music to put yourself with ease.

    The COVID-19 pandemic (疫情)has left many worrying about the future. However, I’ve found _______ in my mother’s one simple self-care ritual (仪式)and I have decided not to keep _______ in a sort of uncertainty.

I was _______--by a single mom who had two kids, two jobs and a mile - long _______of cleaning, cooking and bill-paying. _______  ,she was never seen with a hair out of _______. Every morning, she’d head to a _______，lift her chin (下巴)up slightly, a gesture of confidence, and put on lipstick (口红) _______delivering a forced yet toothy smile. I was too young to _______ why.

My mother ________ her red lips until the very end. In hospital, she asked me to help walk her to the basin to brush her teeth. I stared at her from behind ________ she might fall. I was deep in sorrow and uncertainty, tears ________ down my face. Then suddenly, from behind, I sensed that ________ gesture. Chin up. Confidence. A second later I heard the click of the ________ .

We don’t know what’s going to happen next. Yet one thing is ________  : When the world falls apart, we’ve ________ got unbelievable power to choose. I’m not suggesting we ________ what’s around us but focus on what we can control to ________ getting knocked around by uncertainty. Get up and shut the door on anything ________. Just be sure to keep putting that ________ on.

1.A.beauty B.knowledge C.strength D.evidence

2.A.drowning B.dreaming C.praying D.working

3.A.praised B.abused C.abandoned D.raised

4.A.roll B.pile C.list D.chain

5.A.Otherwise B.Therefore C.Besides D.However

6.A.sight B.place C.reach D.balance

7.A.mirror B.table C.comer D.wall

8.A.when B.after C.before D.till

9.A.ask B.realize C.doubt D.advise

10.A.wore B.bit C.read D.rounded

11.A.convinced B.relaxed C.surprised D.worried

12.A.streaming B.getting C.pulling D.pointing

13.A.different B.familiar C.proper D.strange

14.A.camera B.door C.lock D.cap

15.A.easy B.delicate C.sure D.necessary

16.A.even B.still C.already D.also

17.A.ignore B.examine C.favor D.hate

18.A.practice B.accept C.avoid D.finish

19.A.challenging B.discouraging C.amusing D.thrilling

20.A.power B.coat C.mask D.lipstick

    If you stayed up or had a bad night of sleep last night, you know it’s difficult to stay awake in class today. Your teacher’s voice might begin to sound like a lullaby(催眠曲). 1. To keep yourself awake, some tips are worth trying in class.

Sit in the front of the room. Why? 2. Besides, it’ll be easier to pay attention and participate when you’re in the front. You’ll also be near the people who are more likely to participate, and the sound of their voices might keep you awake.

3. Ask and answer questions and pay attention to the lecture. This will help if you’re tired or discouraged by the content of the lecture, because you can ask your teacher questions to get to the bottom of the problems. Talking will also keep you engaged and alert. It might be helpful to make a goal for yourself to answer or ask at least 3 questions per class. 4. For example, you might say “I didn’t understand the last part of the proof. Could you explain it again in more detail?”

Listen actively to the lesson. Active listening is a great way to force yourself to stay awake because it requires engagement of your mind as well as your body. 5. To effectively listen to your teacher, you should try to maintain eye contact, face the speaker, pay close attention to what the speaker is saying and ask questions during a pause in the lecture.

A.Participate in class activities.

B.Develop interest in the subject.

C.If so, classrooms can be boring because you’re tired.

D.Keep silent all the time and try to catch as much information as possible.

E.To avoid annoying your teacher you should try to keep your questions on topic.

F.You’ll be more motivated to stay awake if you know that the teacher can see you easily.

G.Practicing active listening can help you keep your eyes open for the length of the lesson.

    When we’re small children, our mistakes are applauded. Our falling-down attempts to walk for the first time are cheered by our parents, giving us the courage to get up and try again. When we accidentally put our shirt on backwards, people smile and praise our independence. At this age, the world teaches us that failure is merely part of the journey to success.

But when we get to school, we quickly learn that mistakes are bad. Answers are right or wrong, true or false. The risk-taking that used to be rewarded is now punished, and we either give up or learn to stick with safe answers. Unfortunately, this black-or-white thinking doesn’t encourage learning. Instead, it encourages a fear of failure and discourages inventiveness.

Teachers are starting to worry, and “resiliency(心理弹性)” is perhaps the latest buzzword(术语) in education. In June, the California Teacher’s Association published an article called “Teaching Students to Bounce Back.” It argued that children are under more stress than ever, but lacking in “basic coping skills”. The article infers that this loss of coping skills could be because “years of testing and test preparation have robbed them of critical thinking skills and the ability to self-reflect.” It’s no coincidence that anxiety among teenagers is on the rise. In her book, The Price of Privilege, Marilyn Levine tries to make sense of this phenomenon: “When parents place an extremely high value on outstanding performance, children come to see anything less than perfection as failure. While most kids hang in there and try to meet those high expectations, more and more kids are quitting.” Students are afraid to try anything new, prevented by fears of appearing imperfect.

Allowing our children to make mistakes is the best way to fight this culture of perfectionism. We must remind them of what they knew as toddlers(初学走路的孩子): mistakes are a valuable part of the learning process. Creation and discovery can only be developed if we give our children the freedom to fail. Schools can build resiliency by stressing exploration over correctness. School needs to be a place that doesn’t just teach the right answers: it should also be a place that teaches kids how to bounce back from failure.

1.What does the underlined word “it”(Paragraph 2) most probably refer to?

A.The risk-taking. B.The falling-down attempt.

C.Putting one’s shirt on backwards. D.The black-or-white thinking.

2.According to Paragraph 3, students lose basic coping skills because they          .

A.lack parents’ understanding and teachers’ guiding

B.lack critical thinking skills and self-reflection ability

C.have too much anxiety and need comfort

D.have too much independence and freedom

3.Marilyn Levine believes that           .

A.most children quit because they are imperfect

B.parents are trying to prevent their children from appearing imperfect

C.children are so afraid of things that they try to avoid trying new things

D.children place a high value on trying new things

4.What might be the best title for the passage?

A.Making Mistakes in School Is a Must.

B.Teaching Students to Bounce Back Is Popular.

C.Students Should Learn Without Failure.

D.Anxiety among Teenagers Is on the Rise.

    The average American male consumes 100 grams of protein daily — almost double the necessary amount. This overconsumption isn’t able to continue for long. Besides, there’ll be an extra 2.5 billion people by 2050. Therefore, the United Nations will need to increase as many as 70% food projects by 2050 to solve this problem.

To survive, we need to change the way we farm and eat. Experts say algae(藻类植物), which can offer lots of protein, could be a possible solution. Meat, which is our main source of protein, uses a lot of our limited resources, like water and land, not just for the animals but also to grow their food. But the green slimy algae that lives in oceans, ponds and aquariums can grow fast, is packed with nutrition and needs next to nothing to grow. It can even grow in a desert. That’s surely a big deal.

The wellness company iWi is now growing a type of algae on a large scale. The farm has green seas as far as the eye can see. The entire farm covers 900 acres, 98 of which is currently being cultivated and operates all year around.

The algae on the farm is grown in long ponds called “raceways”, and an engine constantly stir water to make sure the algae is exposed to the sunlight. CO2 and a tiny bit of fertilizer are then pumped into the water to help the algae grow.

The fresh algae grown on iWi’s farm is a far cry from the unpleasant taste in your mind. That’s because not all types of algae smell or taste like pond scum(浮垢). And the farm’s algae simply tastes salty and gives hope that people would willingly eat this.

“The protein we’re producing is not going to be green,” said Miguel Calatayud. “Our protein powders will be difficult to be noticed when added to other foods. It will be in every single food that you eat on an everyday basis. Algae is going to be part of a regular food chain for us. It’s going to be a great thing for all of us and for our entire planet.”

1.Why will the UN need to increase its food projects?

A.To deal with over-population in the world.

B.To double Americans’ protein consumption.

C.To ensure Americans’ 100 grams of protein daily.

D.To solve the possible protein shortage worldwide.

2.What’s the algae’s advantage over meat?

A.It contains more protein. B.It can grow in the desert.

C.It is much more delicious. D.It is environmentally-friendly.

3.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 5 mean?

A.Is considered as. B.Is different from.

C.Is responsible for. D.Is applied to.

4.We can infer from Miguel Calatayud that the new algae_____.

A.can benefit the demand for protein unconsciously

B.has a surprisingly good effect on people’s health

C.has a different color from the common algae

D.can change the future of our eating habits

    Satellite, hunger, stars, kerosene lamps(煤油灯), the Milky Way, the Cultural Revolution’s factional civil wars, a light-year, the flood… these seemingly unconnected things combined together and formed the early part of my life, which shaped the science fiction I write today.

As a science fiction writer who began as a fan, I do not use my fiction as a way to criticize the reality of the present. I feel that the greatest appeal of science fiction is the creation of numerous imaginary worlds outside of reality. I’ve always felt that the greatest and most beautiful stories were told by science. They are far more magnificent, grand, involved, profound, thrilling, strange, terrifying, mysterious, and even emotional. Only, these wonderful stories are locked in cold equations(方程式) that most do not know how to read.

There’s a strange contradiction: On Earth, mankind can step onto another continent, and destroy the civilizations through war and disease. But when they look at the stars, they turn emotional and believe that if aliens exist, they must be friendly and kind.

I think it should be the opposite: Let’s turn the kindness we show toward the stars to mankind and build up trust and understanding between different peoples and civilizations. But for the universe outside the solar system, we should be cautious. For a fragile civilization like ours, this is the most responsible path.

As a fan of science fiction, a considerable part of the science fiction I’ve read comes from America. The fact that American readers can now enjoy my book makes me both pleased and excited. Science fiction describes event of interest to all of humanity. It often describes a day when humanity will form a harmonious whole and I believe the arrival of such a day need not wait for the appearance of aliens.

Except from “Author’s Postscript for the American Edition of The Three-Body Problem”

1.What shaped the author’s present works?

A.His early life experiences. B.Unconnected daily objects.

C.American science fictions. D.The adventures in his imagination.

2.Which aspect of science fiction appeals to the authors most?

A.The appearance of aliens.

B.The way to criticize present reality.

C.The creation of numerous imaginary worlds.

D.The wonderful stories combined with equations.

3.What is the author’s attitude to human’s idea about aliens?

A.Supportive. B.Negative.

C.Uncertain. D.Indifferent.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.The author’s achievements in science fiction.

B.Themes and points of view of the author’s works.

C.People’s knowledge and misunderstanding about the universe.

D.The author’s devotion to science fiction and concern for mankind.

    You might have heard a lot about ancient towns and ancient cities in China. Here, we list several of the most beautiful ancient villages in China.

Baoshan Stone City, Yunnan Province

Baoshan Stone City was built on a huge mushroom-shaped rock, and only has about one hundred houses. The houses are laid out in an orderly way, built on the rock, and linked by stone steps. The Naxi people there still lead an original life and grow crops in terraces(梯田); you can experience the colorful culture of the Naxi ethnic(民族的) group there.

Tuvas Village in Kanas, Xinjiang

Kanas Tuvas Village is near the mysterious Lake Kanas. The small village is located in a valley, and only has about 80 houses. These Swiss-style wooden houses are all surrounded by wooden fences. Tuvas is an ancient minority group. They traditionally lived as hunter-gathers. You can visit a local family, go herding(放牧) with the locals and experience the peaceful ancient village life.

Jiaju Tibetan Village, Danba, Sichuan Province

Jiaju Tibetan Village is known as the “Tibetan fairyland”. It stands on a mountain slope, and consists of about 140 houses. These unique houses are all built with crown-shaped roofs, red caves, and white walls, which make the houses look like little castles among the forest.

Xijiang Miao Village, Guizhou Province

If you’re interested in the Miao Minority, Xijiang Miao Village can be a great destionation for deepening your understanding of Miao history and culture. It’s the largest Miao village in China, and now has 1,432 households with a population of over 5,000, of which 99.5% are Miao ethnic group. It’s also famous for the houses built on poles of different heights.

1.What can you do in Kanas Tuvas Village?

A.Hike in terraces. B.See houses of a foreign style.

C.Go hunting with the locals. D.Learn about houses built on poles.

2.Where can you admire the houses like castles?

A.In Baoshan Stone City. B.In Kanas Tuvas Village.

C.In Jiaju Tibetan Village. D.In Xijiang Miao Village.

3.What can we infer about the villages mentioned in the text?

A.They remained secret to the outside world in the past.

B.They were originally built to defend their homeland.

C.They are still cut off and difficult to access nowadays.

D.They are the ethnic villages with unique architecture.

假设你叫李华，是一家英文杂志社的心理咨询师。某中学生小王给你写信，提到自己偏胖，想节食减肥，征求你的意见。请你给她回一封信，谈谈你对该问题的见解。内容要点如下：

1．健康比漂亮更重要；

2．学生以学习为主，不要过于注重外貌和别人的看法；

3．可通过多锻炼身体保持健康，要改变不良的饮食习惯；

4．健康的心态也很重要。

注意：1．短文必须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥；

2．词数：100左右。   

3．参考词汇：state of mind 心态

Dear Xiao Wang,

I have received and read your letter, in which you mentioned that you wanted to lose weight by dieting.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处错误，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符好（∧），并在其下面写出该加的单词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉

修改：在错的词下面画线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处错误，多者（从第11处起）不计分

One activity that my family and I enjoy do every summer is taking our boat out. It’s so many fun！We always invite one of our neighbour, Paul, to go with us. Paul is also my best friend, whom is the same age as I. He is good for swimming and fishing. I still remember last year he catches a very big fish. Every time we go boating, my father drives the boat. Sometimes he drives them really fast when we are sitting in front of the boat. We are very excited and happily. My mother always brings a lot of fruits and snacks. When we are hungry or thirsty, and we can eat them.

    Do you know _______ languages there are in the world? There are about 1500 but many of them are not very _______. English is one of the most important languages because many people _______ it, not only in England and America, _______ in other countries of the world. About 200,000,000 speak it _______ their own language, and another 200,000,000 use it as _______ language. It is _______ to say how many people are learning it. _______ boys and girls in schools are trying to do so.

Many English children study French. French is also a very important language. _______ children study German, Russian, Japanese and Chinese.

Which is the best ________ to learn a language? We know that we all learnt ________ language well when we were ________. If we learn a second language in the ________ way, it won’t seem so difficult. What does a small child do? It________ what people say, and it tries to guess what it hears. When it wants something, it has to ________ it. It is using the language, ________ in it and talking in it all the time. If people use a second language ________, they will learn it ________.

In school, you learn to read, to write, to hear and to speak. It is best to learn all new words through the ________. You can read them, spell them and ________ them later.

1.A.how many B.what number C.a lot of D.so many

2.A.useful B.necessary C.important D.good

3.A.like B.use C.learn D.speak

4.A.but B.and C.also D.so

5.A.like B.with C.for D.as

6.A.foreign B.a second C.the second D.a special

7.A.easy B.again C.difficult D.best

8.A.Millions of B.Million of C.Millions D.Several million

9.A.Some B.Other C.All D.Few

10.A.time B.way C.thing D.place

11.A.a foreign B.our mothers’ C.other’s D.our own

12.A.born B.children C.grown D.boys

13.A.same B.different C.useful D.good

14.A.does B.says C.listens to D.follows

15.A.ask B.want C.get D.ask for

16.A.speaking B.writing C.thinking D.doing

17.A.some time B.sometimes C.all the time D.for the time

18.A.quickly B.soon C.freely D.easily

19.A.mouth B.hands C.ears D.mind

20.A.speak B.use C.love D.write

    If you are going on vacation，you certainly hope you can enjoy yourself and at the same time，not spend too much money.Here are some tips to help you save money while you are traveling.

1. So,it is best to carry your own snacks and drinks.Most hotels have a small refrigerator in the room That can be used to store all the food you bring with you.In case the room does not have a refrigerator，just buy a cooler (冷藏器) and store your food in it.

2. This way you can watch your own movies instead of spending money on those offered by the hotel. Some hotels provide the latest movies，but the cost can be very high. Why not buy a DVD or download movies from the Internet in advance？3.

Try not to use your credit card.Usually if you are on holiday at an international destination，you will have to pay a lot for the transactions (交易) when you use your credit card. 4.

Before making any calls from your hotel room，make sure you find out what the charges are. 5. You are on holiday,so learn to relax and try not to use the phone to check on other members of your family，or your office.

A.Carry your own DVDs and laptop.

B.So pay cash each time you want to buy something.

C.These will be added to your bill when you are leaving.

D.Remember any food you take will help you save a lot.

E.Most hotels provide their customers with a telephone.

F.Watching movies and television adds to your travel pleasure.

G.Or else，you can just watch the Usual television shows in the hotel.

    Everybody is afraid of something. That’s what more than 1,700 kids told us when we asked them about fears and scary stuff. We gave kids a list of 14 scary things and asked which one frightened them most. Here are the top 5 answers from our survey (调查)：① Scary movies and TV shows；②Scary dreams；③Thunderstorms，hurricanes(飓风)；and other horrible weather；④War and terrorism (恐怖行动)；⑤Sounds heard at night.

But not everyone is afraid of the same thing. And what makes one person scared can be of no big deal for someone else. Plenty of kids said their biggest fear wasn’t on our list.

What is fear?

Fear is a feeling that everyone has—it’s programmed into all of us—and that’s a good thing because fear is there to protect us. We’re born with a sense of fear so we can react to something that could be dangerous. The baby cries，and their mom comes over to comfort him or her，helping the baby feel safe and OK again.

Real vs. Pretend

The best way to get over a fear is to get more information about it. As kids get older，they understand more and start seeing the difference between what is real and unreal. So when William’s imagination leads him to think of witches，he can tell himself，“Wait a minute. They’re only pretend things. I don’t need to worry about them.”

The same goes for the dark. A kid’s imagination can start playing tricks when the lights go out. What’s under my bed？Is that a thief I hear？With the help of a parent，kids can get more comfortable in the dark. Using a nightlight or shining a flashlight under the bed to see that there’s nothing there can help kids fight that fear.

1.What did the writer find out from the survey?

A.Some people have never experienced fear.

B.Kids don’t like watching scary movies.

C.All people are afraid of something.

D.People often cry loudly when they are scared.

2.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A.The list of fears is not complete.

B.The things people fear are of no big deal.

C.Kids have more fears than people think.

D.People are afraid of different things.

3.In the writer’s opinion，________.

A.having a sense of fear is not a bad thing

B.babies have a weak sense of fear

C.fear is not something that we are born with

D.not all people can react to dangerous things

    Most people know that listening to music when they are feeling down or depressed can encourage their spirits.

However studies have also shown that music, especially certain tones can reduce stress. Music can change brainwave patterns, deepen breathing and bring on a totally stress-free and more open mindset(心态). Using music to relax when considering a particular problem may not only raise your mood, but also could help you reach that "a-ha" moment and find a solution.

Music has also been shown not only to make you feel good, but also, to be a great motivator. For example, during exercise, get you to exercise more by helping you to ignore negative feelings of tiredness and focus on the pleasurable feelings you get from being absorbed in the music.

Music is mainly used to record emotion. When we listen to a piece of music we share the artist's feelings on a visceral (未来的) level. That can be sad, and who among us hasn't put on a painful love song to share in the misery after a bad breakup? On the contrary, we can share in the delight of songs of joy and happiness, or any song or piece of music that reminds us of a particular happy time in our past. So next time you are feeling down, put on Beethoven s Ode to Joy, I bet you will feel a lot better about whatever it was that was bothering you.

1.We can infer from the first paragraph that music can

A.benefit you in many ways

B.promote you to find more questions

C.change the patterns of your lifestyle

D.influence your attention to a problem

2.When we enjoy a piece of sad music

A.we’ll share the artist's feelings deeply

B.we may recall our miserable past

C.we may be reminded of particular joy

D.well show mercy on the artists life

3.What's the best title of the text?

A.Why people love sad music B.Why people love happy music

C.What kind of music is popular D.How music changes your life

    It feels like every time my mother and I start to have a conversation, it turns into an argument. We talk about something as simple as dinner plans and suddenly, my mother will push the conversation into World War III. She’ll talk about my lack of a bright future because I don’t plan to be a doctor. And much to her disappointment, I don’t want to do any job related to science, either. In fact, when I was pushed to say that I planned to major(主修) in English and communications, she nearly had a heart attack.

“Why can’t you be like my co-worker’s son?” she bemoans all the time. Her co-worker’s son received a four-year scholarship and is now earning 70,000 dollars a year as an engineer. I don’t know what to answer except that I simply can’t be like Mr. Perfect as I’ve called the unnamed co-worker’s son. I can’t be like him. I’m the type of person who loves to help out in the community, write until the sun goes down, and most of all, wants to achieve a career because I love it, not because of fame (名声) or salary.

I understand why my mother is worried about my future major. I’ve seen my mother struggle to raise me on her small salary and work long hours. She leaves the house around 6:30 am and usually comes home around 5 pm or even 6 pm. However, I want her to know that by becoming a doctor, it doesn’t mean I’ll be successful. I’d rather follow my dreams and create my own future.

1.Which of the following topics does the writer’ mother mainly want to talk about?

A.The writer’s studies. B.The writer’s future job.

C.Dinner plans. D.Wars around the world.

2.We can infer from Paragraph 1 that the writer’s mother ____________.

A.doesn’t want the writer to major in English.

B.doesn’t think the writer should be a doctor.

C.gets along very well with the writer.

D.doesn’t think working in the science field is a good idea.

3.The underlined word “salary” in Paragraph 2 most probably means _____________.

A.scholarship. B.reputation.

C.money. D.power.

4.Which of following statements is probable TRUE about the writer?

A.He wants to be like his mother’s co-worker’s son.

B.He wants to find a job in his community in the future.

C.He doesn’t think his mother’s co-worker’s son is perfect.

D.He wants to do something he really likes in the future.

1.If you want to buy a new jacket, you’ll have to go to _______.

A.3031 No.3 Road B.5300 No.3 Road

C.9020 Bridgeport Road D.1100 Chesnut Street

2.If you want to go out for dinner on Sunday, you can call up the number _______.

A.22785161 or 22706030 B.22706030 or 33562367

C.77364431 or 22785161 D.33562367 or 22785161

3.You don’t have to pay on Monday if you go to _______.

A.Skyline Hotel B.Lansdowne Park Shopping Center

C.New York Museum D.Garden Restaurant

4.If you want to enjoy yourself on Sunday mornings, you can go to _______.

A.Lansdowne Park Shopping Center B.New York Museum

C.Garden Restaurant D.Coffee Shop

5.Visiting New York Museum, you can know _______.

A.the history of American native people B.the history of New York

C.the art of America D.the art of New York