"When I was 16 years old, I was diving in Greece, but I was disappointed because I saw more plastic bags than fish.” These are the words of Boyan Slat, an engineer who designed the world's first ocean plastic cleanup system.

Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastics end up in our oceans, according to the UN Environment Programme. It is predicted that the weight of ocean plastics will match the weight of all the fish in our oceans by 2050. To prevent this from happening, in 2013 Slat created the Ocean Cleanup, an environmental non¬governmental organization, and put his plan for an ocean cleanup device into action.

After years of research and develop¬ment in the Netherlands, a device called System 001/B successfully started gathering plastics on October 2, 2019. The device uses a 600-meter-long C-shaped tube to gather all the floating rubbish. Unlike other cleanup methods, the system floats freely according to the direction of the waves, which allows waste to flow into and stay within the device. A sea anchor is attached to either end. This slows down the system as it floats through the water and allows the faster-moving rubbish, carried by the waves, to flow into its mouth. System 001/B can also collect waste below the surface using a 3-meter-deep skirt（挡板）attached to the end. After being gathered, the trash will be dragged back to shore by boat and recycled.

Right now, the system operates in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an area that is 3 times the size of France. Once operational, the Ocean Cleanup expects a full fleet to be able to clear 50% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 5 years.

"It remains to be seen whether this dream will become a reality, but it is undeniable that humanity must work together to reduce our plastic use and repair the damage our waste has caused," Slat said. "We are starting to see a young generation that gets it and is excited about a sustainable （可持续的）future, but the question still comes down to: Are we going fast enough, and how much damage will have been done before we get there?"

1.The underlined word “match” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_________”.

A.compare B.equal

C.measure D.cover

2.Why did Boyan Slat create the Ocean Cleanup?

A.To collect ocean plastic waste.

B.To help to invent System 001/B.

C.To protect the living environment of fish.

D.To do research on the ocean environment.

3.What can we know about System 001/B?

A.It can collect and recycle garbage at the same time.

B.It can only gather ocean waste which floats on the water.

C.It aims to clear up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in five years.

D.It is an ocean-cleaning device which has already been put to use.

4.What does Slat want to tell us according to the last paragraph?

A.Young generations care less about the environment.

B.The future ecology of the oceans is deeply worrying.

C.People should work hard to decrease plastic pollution.

D.It's quite difficult to repair the damage to the environment.

    Last weekend in Washington, D.C. 30 young researchers from across the nation were preparing for a competition. In a sense, all were winners already. After all, each had to beat out hundreds of others for the chance to arrive in the final. But only one competitor would take home the top prize: an educational award worth $25,000. Finally, Alaina Gassler, 14, won the top prize.

Alaina was one of the 30 finalists from 13 states who competed in the ninth yearly Broadcom MASTERS competition. Alaina and the other finalists had to be in sixth, seventh or eighth grade to attend the competition. What’s more, their research had to be judged within the top 10 percent of all projects. As usual, those projects all fell within the fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Fifteen of the finalists took home major awards. For the first time this year, 60g% of the finalists were women.

Alaina developed a system whose goal is to improve driving safety. “Congratulations to Alaina, whose project has the possibility of reducing the number of traffic accidents,” said Maya Ajmera, president of Science and the Public, the organization that created the competition.

Alaina goes to school in West Grove, Pennsylvania. “I didn’t think I’d win an award this big.” she said. For her project, Alaina developed a system that could reduce blind spots for drivers. Such areas can hide objects or other cars from a driver’s view, and thus easily lead to accidents.

Alaina’s system depends on a camera fixed on the front part of the passenger-side window. It can monitor (监视) things a driver can’t see. The camera records a video of what it’s seeing and at the same time sends it to a projector (投影仪) fixed over the driver’s head. That projector plays the video on a screen, which is fixed on the passenger-side roof support. In this way, the blind spots are decreased.

1.What do we know about the competition?

A.It encourages teamwork. B.It is meant for college students.

C.It encourages theory exploration. D.It is a fierce national competition.

2.What is special about this year’s competition?

A.More winners stand out. B.More girls perform better.

C.All of the projects are more useful. D.Half of the competitors are awarded.

3.How does Alaina Gassler feel about her prize?

A.Surprised. B.Satisfied. C.Encouraged. D.Puzzled.

4.What plays the biggest role in Alaina Gassler’s system?

A.The projector. B.The monitor. C.The camera. D.The screen.

    While waiting to pick up a friend at the airport in Portland, Oregon, I had one of those life-changing experiences. One man stopped right next to me to greet his family.

First the man walked up to his oldest son. He cupped his face in his hands and said, “You’re already quite a young man. I love you very much, Zach!”

Then he went to his youngest son. They gave each other a long, loving hug. Then I heard the father say, “It’s so good to see you, son. I missed you so much!” With his eyes turning away and his face becoming redder, his son replied softly, “Me, too, Dad!”

While this was happening, a baby girl was moving excitedly in her mother’s arms. The man said, “Hi, baby girl!” And then he gently took the child from her mother. He quickly kissed her face all over.

After several moments, he handed his daughter to his oldest son and said, “I’ve saved the best for the last!” He walked forward to give his wife the longest, most passionate kiss I ever remember seeing.

It seemed that they just got married, but I knew by the age of their kids that they had been married for long. I pondered it for a moment and couldn’t help asking. “Wow! How long have you two been married?”

“Been together fourteen years in total, and been married twelve of those.” he replied. “Well then, how long have you been separated?” I asked. The man smiled, “Two whole days!”

Two days? I was shocked. Judging from the greeting. I had thought they’d been separated for at least several months. I said almost immediately, “I hope my marriage is still that passionate after twelve years!”

The man suddenly stopped smiling. He said something that left me a different person. He told me, “Don’t hope, friend…decide!” Then he gave me his wonderful smile again. They left together happily.

1.How did the youngest son respond when his father said he missed him so much?

A.He seemed deeply touched. B.He looked extremely proud.

C.He was very excited. D.He got slightly shy.

2.What does the underlined word “pondered” in Paragraph 6 mean?

A.Considered B.Recorded C.Praised D.Admired

3.What made the author shocked?

A.That the father greeted each family member differently.

B.That the wife hadn’t seen her husband for just two days.

C.That the couple had been together for long.

D.That the father answered his question.

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A.A Father’s Deep Love for His Children B.My First Impression of an Old Couple

C.A Life-changing Experience at the Airport D.My Experience of Picking up a Friend

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假定你是李华。近日收到美国朋友Nancy的邮件，说她下周六晚上7点在市图书馆报告厅作题为“美国风俗与文化”的讲座，邀请你来观摩。请给她写封回信，要点如下：

1．婉拒邀请；

2．陈述理由；

3．表达感谢。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Nancy，

I'm so glad to receive your invitation

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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。

I live in a typical Chinese family of four generations lived together under same roof. Everyone has funs with each other here. Every night, we will have dinner together, talking or laughing around the dinner table so that all the worries of the day will be swept away. At weekends, Dad will take Grandpa, that likes outdoor activities a lot, to the countryside to fish. Mom and Grandma will cook delicious food for ourselves. When the weather is fine, I will push my 95-year-old great grandmother in a wheelchair to sunbathe in the yard. My family is such harmonious that I have been grown up into a person with love and responsibility. I will definite teach what I had already learned to my future children.

    The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and then, using her hands to____the seats, settled in one of them.

It had been a year since Susan became blind. As the result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of_____ Susan’s husband Mark watched her____into hopelessness and he was____to use every possible means to help his wife.

Finally, Susan felt ready to____to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too____to get around the city by herself. Mark____to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening____she could manage it by herself.

For two weeks, Mark____Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other____, specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new____.

At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip____. Monday morning arrived.

Before she left, she hugged her husband____, her eyes filled with tears of gratitude. She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their____ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement took____of Susan. She was doing it!

On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work____. As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure____you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver____.

“You know, every morning for the____week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building safely,” the bus driver said.

Tears of happiness poured down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than____. That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.

1.A.touch B.feel C.count D.grab

2.A.weakness B.sickness C.darkness D.sadness

3.A.run B.step C.jump D.sink

4.A.determined B.inspired C.honored D.pleased

5.A.adjust B.return C.contribute D.stick

6.A.sacred B.astonished C.frightened D.depressed

7.A.struggled B.attempted C.continued D.volunteered

8.A.until B.as C.when D.after

9.A.drove B.accompanied C.directed D.sent

10.A.feelings B.organs C.senses D.skills

11.A.position B.role C.status D.environment

12.A.on her own B.in person C.to her benefit D.on foot

13.A.politely B.tightly C.briefly D.calmly

14.A.opposite B.fixed C.separate D.secure

15.A.charge B.place C.advantage D.hold

16.A.as usual B.as a consequenc e C.as a rule D.as well

17.A.respect B.envy C.defend D.support

18.A.what B.how C.why D.who

19.A.next B.same C.first D.past

20.A.sight B.virtue C.courage D.wisdom

    1. In fact, the idea of walking at least 10,000 steps a day for health goes back decades to a marketing (推销) campaign (计步器) launched in Japan to promote a pedometer. And, in subsequent years, it was adopted in the US as a goal to promote good health.2.

“The original basis of the number was not scientifically determined,” says researcher I-Min Lee of Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

She was curious to know how many steps you need to take a day to maintain good health and live a long life, so she and her colleagues designed a study that included about 17,000 older women. Their average age was 72.3.

It turns out that women who took about 4,000 steps per day got a boost in longevity(长寿), compared with women who took fewer steps.4.

In fact, women who took 4,400 steps per day, on average, were about 40 percent less likely to die during the follow-up period of about four years compared with women who took 2,700 steps. The findings were published Wednesday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Another surprise: The benefits of walking maxed out at about 7,500 steps.5.

A.The women all agreed to clip on wearable devices to track their steps as they went about their day-to-day activities.

B.Walking 10,000 steps a day can make a lot of people happy.

C.It’s nothing unusual to walk 10,000 steps a day.

D.“It was sort of surprising,” Lee says.

E.In other words, women who walked more than 7,500 steps per day saw no additional boost in longevity.

F.There is no direct relationship between life span and steps.

G.It’s often the default setting on fitness trackers, but what’s it really based on?

    Following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP), also named COVID-19 by WHO, there is a general fear of the unknown virus as its full effects remain to be seen. Fever, coughing, sore throat, difficulty breathing —the NCP’s symptoms are similar to the common cold or the flu, but it’s potentially more dangerous.

Viruses could be deadly, like HIV and Ebola. But what are viruses? How can they cause so much trouble?

Viruses are non-living organisms (有机体) approximately one-millionth of an inch long. Unlike human cells or bacteria, they can’t reproduce on their own. Instead, they invade the cells of living organisms to reproduce, spread and take over.

Viruses can infect every living thing – from plants and animals down to the smallest bacteria. For this reason, they always have the potential to be dangerous to human life. Sometimes a virus can cause a disease so serious that it is fatal. Other viral infections trigger no noticeable reaction.

Viruses lie around our environment all of the time, waiting for a host cell to come along. They can enter our bodies by the nose, mouth, eyes or breaks in the skin. Once inside, they try to find a host cell to infect. For example, HIV, which causes AIDS, attacks the T-cells of the immune system.

But the basic question is, where did viruses first come from? Until now, no clear explanation for their origin exists. “Tracing the origins of viruses is difficult”, Ed Rybicki, a virologist (病毒学家) at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, told Scientific American, “because viruses don’t leave fossils and because of the tricks they use to make copies of themselves within the cells they’ve invaded”.

However, there are three main hypotheses (假说) to explain the origin of viruses. First, viruses started as independent organisms, then became parasites (寄生者). Second, viruses evolved from pieces of DNA or RNA that “escaped” from larger organisms. Third, viruses co-evolved with their host cells, which means they existed alongside these cells.

For the time being, these are only theories. The technology and evidence we have today cannot be used to test these theories and identify the most plausible explanation. Continuing studies may provide us with clearer answers. Or future studies may reveal that the answer is even murkier (含糊不清的) than it now appears.

1.What can we learn about viruses from the text?

A.Viruses have nothing to do with the common cold.

B.Viruses are really small living organisms.

C.Viruses can’t reproduce unless they find a host cell.

D.Viruses enter our bodies mainly through the mouth, nose and hair.

2.Which of the following might explain the origin of viruses?

A.They evolved from the fossils of large organisms.

B.They evolved from parasites into independent organisms.

C.They evolved from the T-cells in animals.

D.They evolved along with their host cells.

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

A.reasonable B.common

C.creative D.unbelievable

4.What can we conclude from the text?

A.Viruses live longer in human host cells than in animals’.

B.Viruses will become more like bacteria as they evolve.

C.It may take a long time to understand the origin of viruses.

D.The author is optimistic about future virus research.

    Low self-esteem makes us feel bad about ourselves. But did you know that over time it also can cause the development of serious mental conditions such as depression?

Self-esteem is, very simply, the set of feelings you have about yourself. It’s developed by your experiences, thoughts, feelings, and relationships.

Unlike self-knowledge, which refers to how much you know about yourself, the core of self-esteem is formed around whether you like yourself or not.

Depression is much more than just feeling sad. It consume your energy, makes everyday activities difficult and interferes with your eating and sleeping patterns. Psychotherapy and/or medication are highly effective in treating depression.

There are several types of depressive disorders, including major depression, persistent depressive disorder, psychotic depression, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Clinicians use low self-esteem as one possible symptom when they diagnose the psychiatric condition of major depressive disorder. They don’t necessarily care whether low self-esteem causes the depression or vice versa.

However, personality researchers have long wondered about the chicken-and-egg problem of self-esteem and depression. Certainly, if you dislike yourself, you’ll be more likely to be depressed. Conversely, if you’re depressed, you’ll be more likely to feel bad about who you are as a person.

The only way to disentangle the highly related concepts of self-esteem and depression is through longitudinal research, in which people are followed up over time. A study on depression, conducted by University of Basel researchers Julia Sowislo and Ulrich Orth, contrasted the competing directions of self-esteem to depression vs depression to self-esteem.

The findings almost all overwhelmingly support the vulnerability model of self-esteem and depression. Over time, low self-esteem is a risk factor for depression, regardless of who is tested and how. The study indicated that low self-esteem causes depression but not vice versa.

Therefore, if a person has low self-esteem, there’s an increased risk of developing depression. This is a very important discovery because it shows that improving a person’s self-esteem can make him or her feel better.

1.According to the article, which of the following statements is true?

A.Self-esteem can make us feel bad about ourselves.

B.Low self-esteem is a series of feelings about yourself.

C.The core of self-knowledge is formed around whether you like yourself or not.

D.Depression consumes your energy and interferes with your daily life.

2.Which of the following words is closest to “the chicken and egg problem” mean?

A.Mother child relationship. B.Cooking relationship.

C.Causal relationship. D.Primary and secondary relations.

3.What can we infer from Julia Sowislo and Ulrich Orth’s research?

A.Clinicians don’t necessarily care whether low self-esteem causes the depression.

B.Low self-esteem must lead to depression.

C.Having a strong self-esteem is an important factor in avoiding depression.

D.There are many ways to improve one’s self-esteem.

4.If a person wants to get rid of the low self-esteem control, which of the following methods is wrong?

A.Establish the right mindset and believe that you can do it.

B.Compare yourself with someone who is much better than yourself all the time.

C.Establish the goal, step by step toward the goal.

D.Look at the world in your spare time and feel the beauty around you.

    Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation or example. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York, so I had to get back. But that didn’t mean my husband and my son couldn’t stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.

The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged - okay, ordered them to wait it out at the airport, to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?

Now some people may think I’m a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.

I’ve made a living looking for the best deals and exposing the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC’s Today Show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in.

I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn’t hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps longer, and it’s the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.

1.Why did Delta give the author’s family credits?

A.They had early bookings. B.They took a later flight.

C.Their flight had been delayed. D.Their flight had been cancelled.

2.What can we learn about the author?

A.She rarely misses a good deal. B.She seldom makes a compromise.

C.She is very strict with her children. D.She is interested in cheap products.

3.What does the author do?

A.She’s a housewife. B.She’s a writer.

C.She’s a media person. D.She’s a business woman.

4.What does the author want to tell us?

A.How to expose bad tricks. B.How to reserve airline seats.

C.How to make a business deal. D.How to spend money wisely.

    Jane Austen's final novel, Persuasion, is the story of Anne Elliot and her love for Frederick Wentworth. Persuaded to refuse his suggestion of marriage, Anne spends eight years unhappy until he re-enters her life.

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Description

What happens when we listen to others instead of our heart? That is the theme of Jane Austen's final novel, Persuasion. After Anne Elliot follows the advice of her dearest friend and breaks off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a handsome man with neither good luck nor rank, happiness escapes from her. Eight years later, Anne remains unmarried, and her father spends money carelessly, which has brought her family poverty. When a newly wealthy Frederick returns from the Napoleonic Wars, Anne realizes her feelings remains unchanged. But will Frederick forgive her and offer Anne a second chance at love?

The novels of Jane Austen will transport readers imaginary worlds and provide excitement, inspiration and entertainment for years to come. All of these novels have attractive pictures and will brighten our life.

Author' s Introduction

Born in 1775, Jane Austen published four of her six novels anonymously ( 匿名地), and she passed away in 1817. Her work was not widely read until the late nineteenth century, and her fame grew from then on. Known for her amusing, clever and sharp insight into social traditions, her novels about love, relationships, and society are popular. In novels such as Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Emma, she developed her careful analysis of life back that time through descriptions of the middle class in small towns. Her sharp descriptions of ordinary people have given her novels timeless popularity. She has earned a place in history as one of the most loved writers of English literature.

1.The novel Persuasion is________.

A.a love story

B.no longer published

C.mainly about advice on speaking skills

D.based on Jane Austen’s real experience

2.Why does Anne Elliot choose not to marry Frederick Wentworth?

A.Because she doesn't like him anymore.

B.Because she is convinced to do so by her friend.

C.Because she is afraid that he will die in the Napoleonic Wars.

D.Because she doesn't think he is rich enough to support her family.

3.We know from the passage Jane Austen's works_________.

A.have disappeared from the market

B.are about the life of the middle class in big cities in England

C.focus on the life of the middle class in small places in her days

D.have brought her great popularity she always wanted to have

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.What is more common in the West than in China according to the speaker?

A.Using credit cards.

B.Using mobile payments.

C.Using cash.

2.What does the speaker say about Alipay and WeChat Pay in China?

A.All people are using them.

B.Nearly everyone who has a smart phone is using them.

C.They will never equal PayPal.

3.How are mobile payments described in the talk?

A.Simple and free of charge.

B.Popular but awkward to use.

C.Easy and convenient.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What are the speakers talking about?

A.Travel plans.

B.Famous adventurers.

C.Extreme climates.

2.What does the man say about mountain-climbing?

A.It’s quite exciting.

B.It’s quite boring.

C.It’s quite dangerous.

3.What has the woman paid close attention to?

A.Weather reports.

B.Historical events.

C.Mountain-climbing tips.

4.What can we learn from the conversation?

A.The man once was a professional trainer.

B.The man liked taking photos.

C.The man visited Pakistan.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How long will it take to get to the Eagle Lake?

A.Two hours. B.Three hours. C.Four hours.

2.Which route is the shortest?

A.The northwest route.

B.The north route.

C.The northeast route.

3.What will the man do after the trip?

A.Meet a friend in the parking lot.

B.Have a meal with his friend.

C.Drive to town with the woman.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What does the man want to do with the vacuum?

A.Return it. B.Have it repaired. C.Get a new one.

2.What’s the man’s phone number?

A.731-786-0234. B.713-768-0234. C.713-786-0234.

3.What does the woman advise the man to do first?

A.Give the office a call first.

B.Drive to 878 Fennel South.

C.Write down her phone number.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Who might the woman be?

A.A waitress. B.A broadcaster. C.A singer.

2.What do people call David?

A.Jack. B.Elvis. C.Tennessee.

What does the man advise the woman to do?

A.Go for a run.

B.Study in the library.

C.Attend the concert.

How old is the man?

A.About 20. B.About 30. C.About 48.

What will the man probably do?

A.Continue reading.

B.Make some coffee.

C.Go out with some friends.

What does the man mean?

A.The movie isn’t interesting at all.

B.He wants to avoid a traffic jam.

C.He had a nightmare.

What did the woman use the stamps for?

A.She mailed some bills.

B.She mailed some cards.

C.She mailed some letters.

假设你是红星中学高一学生李华，你的英国笔友Jim要来北京学习和生活，他给你发来邮件，希望你能推荐一个生活中常用的APP。请给他回邮件，内容包括：

1. 该APP的名称；

2. 其主要功能（至少两个）以及给你的学习或生活带来的便利。

注意：

1. 词数不少于50；

2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,

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Yours,

Li Hua

阅读下面短文并按要求完成阅读任务。请将答案书写在答题纸相应位置。

Most cultures have a festival of light. Each culture celebrates this festival in a different way. There is one thing that is the same, however, and this is the wish for peace and happiness in the world.

The Jewish Festival of Light is called Hanukkah. Hanukkah usually takes place in December. The story of why Hanukkah is celebrated is very old. It is told that a very long time ago, Jewish people called the Macabees were at war with a country called Syria. On the day that the Macabees won the war, they cleaned up their holy place, which is called a temple, because the Syrian people had been living there. They wanted to light their holy lamps to say thank you for the end of the war, but found only a very small amount of oil left over to do that. The Macabees lit the lamps anyway, thinking that they would soon go out. The lamps kept burning for eight days! The Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah every year by lighting a candlestick that has eight candleholders. Every night a new candle is lit so that on the eighth night, all eight candles stand together. Presents are given at this time and money is given to the poor.

Lanterns are another form of light. In China, lanterns are famous works of art. The Lantern Festival goes back more than 2,000 years to the Qin Dynasty. It takes place on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, bringing the New Year season to a close. During the festival, parks become a sea of lanterns. Sometimes streets are blocked off and lanterns are put down on each side to make a hallway of lanterns. People also hang lanterns in their gardens, outside their houses or on boats. The lanterns are made in many shapes, sizes and colours. They are usually made from silk, paper and plastic. Some are even made from ice. It is believed that these lanterns will guide visitors and the spirits of ancestors to the celebrations. The Lantern Festival is a time for families, young and old to spend together. Every New Year the wish is the same—peace and happiness to all.

1.What’s the same with the festivals of light in different cultures? (不超过11个单词)

2.Why do the Jewish light a new candle every night during the festival? (不超过12个单词)

3.What festival brings an end to the new year season? (不超过5个单词)

4.What is the purpose of this article? (不超过8个单词)

    Do you think alien beings exist somewhere in the universe? It seems like Mars, our closest neighbor, has inspired the most science fiction as the place where aliens are most likely to come from. Recent Mars probes (探测) have shown us that there is no life on that planet—at least not now. But that does not mean that life does not exist elsewhere—after all, the universe is really big. A lot of scientific research is going on in the search for “extraterrestrial life”.

Think about it—why should the seven billion people on this little planet be the only living beings in the universe? It would, in fact, seem logical that this is not the case. So scientific research in this matter is based around the idea of finding other planets that have environments that can support life —environments similar to the Earth. The search is on for the evidence of the existence, or earlier existence of life: from very wise beings to simple organisms (有机物).

So far, there have been a number of theories as to which planetary bodies may have an atmosphere that can support such life and therefore deserve closer attention. As for places within our own Milky Way Galaxy, it has been assumed over the decades that Mars and Venus, as well as some of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, may have been hosts for life. Now, as technologies have improved and we can obtain measurements of the composition of the atmosphere on extra-solar planets, the chances of finding “alien” life forms are increasing.

There has been a theory that some of the planets in the habitable zone of the red dwarf star Gliese 581 may be able to support life. In 2007, scientists discovered exoplanet Gliese 581c—and felt that its atmosphere was most suitable for supporting life. But further research revealed that it would not. Now, attention has been turned to Gliese 581d, at the outer edge of the star’s habitable zone. The main standards for deciding whether a planetary body can be life-supporting are atmospheric conditions which allow the existence of water. Gliese 581 is about 20. 4 light years away from the Earth, so even if life does exist there, the distance would mean that communication would be unlikely.

Having said this—who says alien life forms (if they exist) need water?

1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean?

A.Life existing outside of the Earth.

B.The evidence of the existence of life.

C.Other faraway planets in the universe.

D.Creatures known from science fictions.

2.What makes it possible for people to find “alien beings”?

A.Modern scientific theories. B.Atmospheric conditions.

C.Environments similar to the Earth. D.Advanced technologies.

3.From the passage, we know that _________.

A.the atmosphere of Gliese 581c was most suitable for life

B.it is not certain whether alien life forms need water or not

C.the 7 billion people on the Earth are the only beings in the universe

D.the distance of 20. 4 light years makes it impossible to find life on Gliese 581d

4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A.Do Aliens Exist? B.Is Mars Suitable for Life?

C.Are Alien Life Forms Various? D.Can We Communicate with Aliens?

Dear Sir,

I am writing in reply to your article about homelessness in Ledchester as it raises questions about whether or how we should give money to charity.

There are now so many chances to give to charity in the UK these days that it can be difficult to know what is best to do. As your article said, if you go shopping in Ledchester city centre, there will be many chances to give money to charity, or to homeless people who look poor, tired and cold, but the solution is not as easy as you seem to think. Can I be sure that the person won’t spend the money on alcohol(酒) or drugs? You seem to have forgotten the research which showed that 9 out of 10 people begging on the street spend the money they are given on alcohol and drugs. Also, can I be sure that the person isn’t one of those “professional beggars” who simply pretend to be homeless and poor?

I think a more effective way to give money is to buy things in one of the many charity shops in Ledchester such as the Oxfam shop. This isn’t really charity as you are buying something, but you know the money is going to a good cause.

In recent years, as we all know, there have been a lot of big events organized to raise money for charity. Many will remember “Live Aid”. Lots of famous bands got together to hold a concert and make a record with all the money going to Ethiopia because of the food shortages there. The BBC also has a “Children in Need” day every year. In one sense you could say that these events are very successful as they raise a lot of money. However, I don’t believe that these events solve the real problems. In my view, these events just allow people to feel good about themselves for a day and then forget about charity and problems in the developing world for the rest of the year. My wife and I decided to support a child. We give a certain amount of money every month and this goes to pay for the education of a girl in Ethiopia. I would encourage your readers to support a child too. We don’t know if it is the best way to help, but at least it is something.

Yours faithfully,

Tom Blinson

1.From Paragraph 2, we know that __________.

A.big charity events can solve many problems

B.there are so many homeless people in the UK

C.beggars are pretending to be homeless and poor

D.money given to beggars may not be spent wisely

2.According to the writer, which can be a good choice to help?

A.To help organize charity events. B.To buy things in a charity shop.

C.To give money to homeless people. D.To cover the full cost of a poor kid.

3.According to the passage, what’s the writer’s attitude to money-raising charity events?

A.Positive. B.Objective.

C.Unconcerned. D.Negative.

4.The author wrote the letter mainly to _________.

A.present facts B.give advice

C.explain an idea D.offer encouragement

Rave-on!

How about learning new skills on the guitar, drums and keyboard by video? Follow the touch-screen instructions to find lessons on each instrument, or search for a song to practice playing along to. Try our Professional Selection, with video clips of band members who will explain the techniques that make their recordings so individual.

Show-in-a-day!

Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a one-time-only special performance! Experts in international music and dance styles will train you, and costumes provided for the performance help create a really special, individual show. Get your friends and family to come and see you perform, as no videoing or photography is allowed.

ArchivedImages

Want to find out about a new band, or just want more information about an old favourite? Visit our collection to find out facts and figures, or see the actual possessions of famous bands and musicians you are interested in. You can actually get to touch things worn on stage at major rock and pop events, and there are plenty of other concert souvenirs.

Rhythm-studio

Get your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms and sounds from the past to now, including Soul and Disco. Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor, then watch your performance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away!

1.James likes collecting information about his favourite bands, which will he choose?

A.Rave-on! B.Show-in-a-day!

C.ArchivedImages. D.Rhythm-studio.

2.In what way is Rhythm-studio different from Show-in-a-day?

A.Rhythm-studio offers free gifts from musicians.

B.Rhythm-studio has experts to teach face to face.

C.Rhythm-studio allows people to bring videos home.

D.Rhythm-studio gets family members to enjoy the shows.

3.Where can you most probably read the above information?

A.In a newspaper. B.In a report.

C.In a science magazine. D.In a travel brochure.

Preschool girl lifts old man’s spirits

When Tara Wood brought her daughter to a grocery store to buy the four-year-old some birthday cupcakes, she had no idea that would be a life-changing _______.

As Tara pushed her daughter Norah around the store last month, she _______ an old man who was by himself. The old man looked cold, until Norah shouted to him, “Hi! It’s my birthday today!” The man stopped and his demeanor (举止、态度) changed from distant and serious to warm and _______. “How old are you today?” the man asked. After some time talking together, Norah asked her mom to take a _______ of her with her new friend “Mr. Dan”, Dan Peterson, 82 and then went their separate ways. That could have been the _______ of the story. But it was actually the beginning of a(n) _______ relationship.

Tara _______ the picture of her daughter and Mr. Dan on Facebook. Someone who _______ him reached out to her with Mr. Dan’s contact information. It turned out that Mr. Dan’s wife died in March and he had been _______ from depression and anxiety ever since. The person on Facebook told Tara that it was the first time they had seen Mr. Dan ________ since the death of his wife. Knowing that, Tara contacted Mr. Dan, and ever since Norah and the 82-year-old have developed a ________ unlike any other. “She has shown me a depth of love, a depth that I didn’t know existed,” Mr. Dan told the reporter.

Mr. Dan told Tara that before meeting Norah, he hadn’t had one night of uninterrupted ________ Anxiety kept him up at all hours and ________ him restless. After meeting Norah, he said he now sleeps soundly. For Mr. Dan’s 82nd birthday on October 20, the mother and the daughter brought balloons and presents—and, of course, cupcakes. Mr. Dan will also spend a day around Thanksgiving with Norah and her family. “If you don’t take the time to ________ people, you will never know how you can ________ impact a life,” Tara Wood said.

1.A.question B.idea C.experience D.promise

2.A.passed B.stopped C.welcomed D.shocked

3.A.calm B.unpleasant C.rude D.friendly

4.A.look B.picture C.seat D.message

5.A.end B.clue C.scene D.truth

6.A.poor B.special C.ordinary D.strange

7.A.took B.drew C.sold D.posted

8.A.followed B.confused C.recognized D.cured

9.A.escaping B.benefiting C.suffering D.learning

10.A.talk B.smile C.walk D.eat

11.A.plan B.skill C.knowledge D.friendship

12.A.sleep B.chat C.meal D.view

13.A.found B.made C.watched D.regarded

14.A.notice B.award C.rescue D.attract

15.A.legally B.suitably C.responsibly D.positively

疫情期间，开展线上教学，青少年由于看电脑，用手机时间过长，眼睛近视问题越来越严重，成为学校、家长和社会关注的热点问题。请你就此问题，并结合自身情况，就如何改善青少年近视问题给出合理建议，以“How to Protect Our Eyes ”为题写一篇作文。

Nowadays more and more students are becoming short-sighted,

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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，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删改或修改。

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。

It was Monday morning, and the writing class had just begin. Everyone was silent, wait to see who would be called upon to read his and her paragraph aloud. Some of us were confident and eager take part in the class activity, others were nervous and anxious. I had done myself homework but I was shy. I was afraid that to speak in front of a larger group of people. At that moment, I remembered that my father once said, "The classroom is a place for learning and that include learning from textbooks, and mistake as well." Immediate, I raised my hand.