阅读下列各个小题，并根据所给首字母或中文提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。每个空格只填1个单词。

1.After being attacked, the captain________（撤回）his men from the village.

2.It's____________(令人难以置信的）that she's sold her first painting for$ 50, 000!

3.According to the central bank, the new edition bills will________（流通）in parallel with previous editions and will have the same face value.

4.The minutes towards______（离开）ticked by, and I was becoming a bit emotional and heartbroken.

5.Now we have new numbers showing that the waste of food is a global____(现象)，so we'll have to do something to stop it.

6.Since we disagree on the matter, let's v_________ on it.

7.Acupuncture is a form of treatment that involves inserting very thin n ______through a person's skin to various depths.

8.China has a large population, vast territory and a_________ resources.

9.Smiling and laughing has actually been shown to relieve t___________ and stress.

10.The Egyptians rejected the pig as impure and would never s__________ a pig to the gods.

    We all love to take photographs. it is a simple way to capture (捕捉) a special moment or1.amazing view. Traditional cameras 2. (use)to take pictures in the past decades. But the biggest change has come 3. the development of digital technology. Now we have the smartphone4.has made taking photos 605. (quick)and easier. It's enabled us to take a photo and review it instantly, to handle it using software and to share it like never before-6. (particular)on social media.

Does that mean the traditional camera will eventually become out-of-date? 7.(figure)from Japan show shipments (运送) of digital cameras from companies like Canon and Nikon have dropped 39% year on year. But Phil Hall, editor of TechRadar, thinks there's nothing8. (worry)about because producers are looking at higher-end cameras.

Certainly, the9. (grow)of smartphones opens our eyes to the creative possibilities they provide. But whatever camera viewfinder (取景器) we end up 10. (look)through, it is important to remember the basics of photography and get your subject to say “cheese!”

    I run a design studio in New York. Every seven years, I close it for one year to_______for some little experiments, things that are always difficult to _______during the regular working years. In that year, we are not_______for any of our clients and we are totally closed. As you can imagine, it is a lovely and very energetic time.

I _______had opened the studio in New York to_______my two loves, music and design. And we created videos and packaging for many musicians that you know, and for even more that you've never heard of. As I _______, just like with many, many things in my life that I actually love, I adapt to it. And I get, over time, _______by them. And for sure, in our case, our _______started to look the same. You see here a glass eye in a die(模子) cut of a book. Quite the _______idea, then, a perfume packaged in a ________, in a die cut. So I decided to close it down for one year.

Also is the knowledge that right now we spend about the first 25 years of our lives ________, then there is another 40 years that's really ________for working. And then at the end of it are about 15 years for retirement. And I thought it might be ________ to basically cut off five of those retirement years and put them in between those working years. That's clearly enjoyable for myself. But probably even more important is that the work that comes out of these ________flows back into the company and into society at large, rather than just________ a grandchild or two…

1.A.try B.account C.argue D.wait

2.A.imagine B.recognize C.accomplish D.predict

3.A.available B.suitable C.alternative D.effective

4.A.casually B.eventually C.obviously D.originally

5.A.express B.combine C.enlarge D.evaluate

6.A.wondered B.profited C.realized D.reminded

7.A.excited B.alarmed C.addicted D.bored

8.A.work B.appearance C.video D.studio

9.A.unusual B.similar C.reasonable D.interesting

10.A.bottle B.book C.glass D.case

11.A.learning B.playing C.searching D.adjusting

12.A.monitored B.limited C.reserved D.removed

13.A.helpful B.astonishing C.abnormal D.amusing

14.A.designs B.ideas C.years D.musicians

15.A.educating B.loving C.blaming D.benefiting

    The thought often occurs to us that if only we had a little more time in the day, we could do all the things we want to do. 1., but by improving time management skills we can be more productive and have more time for ourselves and our hobbies.

2.. It seems corny(老生常谈的), but actually putting down on paper the things we have to get done and watching the list grow shorter as the day progresses can be a wonderful way to improve our productivity. Schedule blocks of time for each task. If we have not given ourselves enough time to finish our tasks, but we must move on to something else, try to make up time with another task on our list. 3.

Mark our list in order of priority(优先).The most important tasks should be dealt with first. 4.but the point of improving time management skills is to get the important tasks taken care of regularly.

Be reasonable about what we can accomplish each day.5.. It may mean that we have to cut our television time in half, but our daily lists can become more manageable with time.

A.Make a to-do list

B.Cut your larger projects into pieces

C.This way, we can get what we must complete done

D.You can improve your efficiency to get more things done

E.Unfortunately, we can't change those 24 hours in a day to 30

F.There are some things we may have to put off from one day to the other

G.We need to start by seeing when we have free time and could be more productive

    Today's world is not an easy adjustment for young adults. Key skill set for success is persistence (毅力), a characteristic that researchers say is heavily influenced by fathers. Researchers from Brigham Young University discovered that fathers are in a unique position to help their adolescent children learn persistence.

BYU professors Laura Padilla-Walker and Randal Day arrived at these findings after following 325 American families over several years. And over time，the persistence gained through fathers led to higher achievement in school.

"There are relatively few studies that stress the unique role of fathers，"Padilla-Walker said. "This research also helps to prove that characteristics such as persistence-which can be taught-are key to a child's life success.”

Researchers determined that dads need to practice an "authoritative" parenting style. Authoritative parenting is not authoritarian:rigid，demanding or controlling. Rather，an authoritative parenting style includes some of the following characteristics:children feel warmth and love from their father；responsibility and the reasons behind rules are stressed children are given an appropriate level of autonomy(自主权).

In the study，about 52 percent of the dads exhibited above-average levels of authoritative parenting. A key finding is that over time，children raised by an authoritative father were significantly more likely to develop persistence，which leads to better outcomes in school.

This particular study examined 11 to 14-year-olds living in two-parent homes. Yet the researchers suggest that single parents still may play a role in teaching the benefits of persistence，which is an avenue of future research.

1.What is special about the BYU professors' study?

A.It centered on fathers' role in parenting.

B.It was based on a number of large families.

C.It analyzed different kinds of parenting styles.

D.It aimed to improve kids' achievement in school.

2.What would an authoritative father do when raising his children?

A.Ignore their demands. B.Make decisions for them.

C.Control their behaviors. D.Explain the rules to them.

3.Which group can be a focus of future studies according to the researchers?

A.Single parents.

B.Children aged from 11 to 14.

C.Authoritarian fathers.

D.Mothers in two-parent homes.

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

A.Three Characteristics of Authoritative Fathers.

B.Key Skills for Young Adults to Succeed in Future.

C.Children Tend to Learn Determination from Father.

D.Family Relationship Influences School Performance.

    Light is a complex phenomenon classically explained with a simple model based on rays and wavefronts. Many of the aspects of light have been explored, but few people notice them happening in their real lives. For example, most of us observe some type of optical interference almost daily, but usually don't realize the events in play behind the ever-changing display of colors produced when light waves interfere with each other. One of the best examples of interference is shown by the light reflected from a film of oil floating on water. Another example is the thin film of a soap bubble, which reflects a series of light with beautiful colors when shined by natural or man-made light sources.

Electromagnetic radiation(电磁辐射）, the larger family of wave-like phenomena to which visible light belongs, is the primary vehicle transporting energy through the vast reaches of the universe. The means by which visible light is sent out or absorbed, and how it predictably reacts under different conditions as it travels through space and the atmosphere, form the basis of the existence of color in our universe. The human eye is sensitive to a form of electromagnetic radiation that lies in the wavelength range between 400 and 700 nanometers(纳米），commonly known as the visible light spectrum, which is the only source of color. When combined, all of the wavelengths present in visible light form colorless white light. Red, green, and blue colors are classically considered the primary colors because they are fundamental to human vision. Light is observed as white by humans when our eyes are affected by equal amounts of red, green, and blue light at the same time.

The concept of color temperature is of great importance in photography and digital imaging, regardless of whether the image capture device is a camera or a microscope. A lack of proper color temperature balance between the microscope light source and the image sensor is the most common reason for unexpected color shifts in photomicrography(显微照相术）and digital imaging. If the color temperature of the light source is too low for the film, photomicrographs will have an overall yellowish or reddish cast and will appear warm. On the other hand, when the color temperature of the light source is too high for the film, photomicrographs will have a blue cast and will appear cool. As problematic as these color shifts may seem, they're always easily corrected by the proper use of conversion and light balancing filters(滤光器）。

1.Which of the following is right according to the 1st paragraph of the passage?

A.Most of us aren't explicit about how colors are produced.

B.Light is classically defined in terms of rays and wavefronts.

C.People can understand optical interference by watching films.

D.Shined by natural or man-made light sources, films reflect a series of light.

2.What can we learn about electromagnetic radiation?

A.It moves in a straight line.

B.Color originates from it.

C.Green lights are not part of it.

D.Its wavelength can't be 500 nanometers.

3.The color shifts on photomicrographs__________.

A.are difficult to get right once formed

B.are caused by the high colors more often

C.prove that how important the color temperature is in imaging

D.are caused by the high color temperature of the light source

4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A.Light and imaging

B.Light and color

C.Light and temperature

D.Light and radiation

    Food experts say washing could spread the germs on your turkey in the kitchen sink or nearby food. But it's been a challenge trying to convince cooks to stop rinsing(冲洗）off raw poultry. Germs that can make people sick are common in the guts of healthy poultry and are legally allowed to be on raw turkey and chicken. The assumption is that nobody eats their poultry raw, and that thorough cooking will kill the bacteria.

The do-not-wash raw poultry advice from the USDA is relatively new and perhaps hasn't caught on because it goes against the common belief that washing makes things clean, said Chapman. Benjamin Chapman, a study author and food safety expert at North Carolina State University, said the instinct to wash raw poultry goes back at least decades when people relied more on visual clues to spot problems with poultry. Meanwhile, washing hands and surfaces are also important.

But food preparation is a complicated act, and germs from poultry can be spread even if it's not washed, especially when birds are removed from packaging.

The USDA-funded study stresses that point. Researchers sprayed raw chicken with a harmless strain of E. coli(大肠杆菌）and watched volunteer cooks at test kitchens. Among those who washed their raw chicken, about a quarter ended up spreading the bacteria to their lettuce. But even some of those who did not rinse the chicken got germs on the lettuce. And there are_other opportunities for germs to survive on turkeys:melting and cooking.

To ensure a bird is thoroughly cooked, they say to use a thermometer to check that the deepest and thickest parts of it have reached 165 degrees. Even after the meal is cooked, you aren't out of the danger zone. To keep turkeys and other leftovers safe, experts say they should be refrigerated after two hours.

1.People don't accept USDA 's advice because__________

A.the advice is relatively new.

B.cooks clean the turkey before cooking it.

C.heat can kill most. germs and no one eats raw food.

D.cleaning seems more trustworthy.

2.What can be concluded from Paragraph 4?

A.Germs from a turkey can be spread whether it is washed or not.

B.Food packages carry germs.

C.Hands and surfaces are easy to get E. coli.

D.Multiple methods should be applied to food to get rid of germs.

3.Which way may help to cook a turkey safely?

A.Rinse off the turkey before it is heated.

B.Keep the turkey away from the lettuce and refrigerator.

C.Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the turkey.

D.Wash hands and packages before taking out the turkey.

4.From which section of a magazine is the text probably taken?

A.Cooking.

B.Technology.

C.Medicine

D.Science.

    Istanbul&Faces

Titled"Timeless City:Istanbul&Faces", the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghai's sistership. The 42-year-old photographer focuses on the distinctive(独特的）historical quarters and the atmosphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with well-defined portraits.

Date:Till Jan. 18, 10 a. m. -4 p. m.        Venue:Shanghai Art Collection Museum.

Knitted Works

The knitted(编织的）show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits(利益）going to charity when the exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece.

Date:Till Jan. 1, 7 a. m. -9p. m.         Venue:Bl Jinxiu Fun.

Old Shanghai Teahouse

The newly-opened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have"scary fun". Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.

Date:Daily, 11 a. m. -8 p. m.        Venue:Mosaic Shanghai Mail.

Musical Titanic

The Tony Awards winning musical"Titanic"is in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.

Date:Till Jan 22, 2 p. m. -7:30 p. m.          Venue:SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.

1.Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkey's history?

A.Shanghai Art Collection Museum.

B.Mosaic Shanghai Mail.

C.B1 Jinxiu Fun.

D.SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.

2.What can we know about knitted works?

A.People can have a talk with the creators.

B.All the works can be sold when the show begins.

C.The show offers people chances to learn how to make one.

D.They were made by people from different places.

3.What makes the Musical Titanic special?

A.Its opening time is the longest.

B.It raises money for a special purpose.

C.It offers a lifelike experience under water.

D.It allows interacting with performers.

假设你是李华，一名高三在校学生，请给你加拿大的英语网课老师Miss Sue写一封信，内容要 点如下：

1.感谢她给你的帮助；

2.介绍你现在的学习；

3.展望你未来的大学生活。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头已为你写好，但不计入总词数。

Miss Sue,

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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，每句中最多两处。错误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，并在其下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限—词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。

A terrible fire happened in one office building in our city at about nine o'clock last night.

In the beginning, we saw flames with thick black smoke coming out from the five floor, and we also hear the explosion of the gas tank. It was said what the fire started at the first floor, spreading one by one to the floors above, but finally reached the top floor. Some windows and brick wall were burnt down because the heat of the fire. Many people stood outside on the streets watch the fire in horror. Many bravely firemen and fire engines came quickly. Luckily, there was no one person in the office building when the fire was broke out. It took about two hours for the firemen to put out a big fire.

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Taking this volunteer trip to the Wildlife Sanctuary project was something I had wanted to do several years. 1. (fortunate), between work and a busy schedule, it was always something that I “might” do “eventually" rather than actually doing. Then I decided it had to happen. I made preparations, booked my trip, 2. slightly hesitantly headed off to the airport.

Literally after one day of volunteering, I was already regretting only 3. (have) two weeks to stay. Every day was amazing and full of incredible 4. (experience). The days 5. (fly) by because we were so busy working on the farm, hanging out and making new friends, and learning about the wildlife 6. a hands-on manner. As 7. (excite) as the actual project was, the people I met were similarly incredible. Leaving can make people sad, but still, I can’t recommend the trip enough to anyone 8.is considering it.

Having arrived home, I already miss my days that were filled with things 9. (relate) to South Africa. I find 10. (I)constantly looking back at photos and in the back of my mind planning a return visit as soon as possible.

Last month, I had the chance to speak at a meeting in San Diego. It was very _______ because for the first time, I was able to _______ in front of a large group of people without any panic.

During my first public speaking event, I read it over and over again, and _______ speaking the words exactly as they were written. But it was where I made a _______ — I held on to the words exactly as they were written. So, when the time _______ for me to talk and words didn't come out exactly as planned, I was clearly _______ .

After my first speaking event, I quickly _______ I was afraid of speaking in public. And 1 knew the only way for me to overcome that fear would be _______ practice. Therefore, I _______ doing "Behind the Cover" video interviews that made me ________ my thoughts on camera. Since I wasn't in front of the ________, if I made a mistake I could just start over again.

At first, I always made mistakes. During the first six months of video ________, it took me five or six tries to speak ________,which often let me depressed. But today, I usually ________ it on the first or second try. Of course, the videos aren't the ________ thing as speaking in front of the audience, but they help me ________ the fear of speaking to the audience. I also ________ at any chance I had to speak in public, no matter how much it frightened me. ________ the famous saying goes, "Practice makes perfect.” I knew I’d never get ________ if I let my fear keep me away from public speaking.

So I just ________ doing it. Each time I got better, I became more comfortable.

1.A.embarrassing B.meaningful C.moving D.frightening

2.A.inform B.mention C.whisper D.speak

3.A.admired B.repaired C.practiced D.managed

4.A.conclusion B.plan C.decision D.mistake

5.A.came B.recycled C.aroused D.ignored

6.A.unique B.panicked C.ambitious D.depressed

7.A.described B.recognized C.explained D.realized

8.A.above B.for C.through D.out

9.A.started B.received C.refused D.abandoned

10.A.admit B.share C.explore D.complain

11.A.audience B.passer-by C.classmate D.schoolmate

12.A.contributions B.interviews C.debates D.directions

13.A.frequently B.regularly C.immediately D.fluently

14.A.confirm B.deserve C.make D.occupy

15.A.same B.different C.smooth D.secret

16.A.get through B.get over C.get away D.get along

17.A.accepted B.preferred C.jumped D.refused

18.A.Over B.Since C.Like D.As

19.A.worse B.pettier C.better D.healthier

20.A.keep B.hesitate C.wander D.stay

    There's been increased attention on this in recent weeks, with the unsettling spread of the coronavirus around the world. When a video of Naomi Campbell cleaning her airplane seat and wearing a mask and gloves was shared online last year, it made the rounds because her behavior seemed exaggerated. “ 1. And we know that germs can live on surfaces for a long time, so it doesn't hurt to clean it," said Aaron Milstone, an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Here are some tips for cleaning your area of a plane and keeping healthy on a flight.

Keep your hands clean and stop touching your face

"Wiping down surfaces on a plane won't hurt, as long as it doesn't give you a false sense of security,” Andrew Mehle, associate professor of medical microbiology said, stressing that cleaning your space on a plane should be done in conjunction with washing hands and following other best practices. Good habits are not easily formed. 2. Doing so after touching a surface where droplets from when someone sneezed or coughed can lead to the virus being passed on.

 3.

A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window. Researchers studied passengers and crew members on 10 three-to-five-hour flights and observed that people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people.

Disinfect hard surfaces

When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle（带扣）, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous （无孔的）or leather, you can wipe that down too. 4.In addition, pay attention to your disinfecting wipes, which would typically say on the packaging how long asurface needs to stay wet in order for them to work.5. In order for the wipes to work, you need to follow those time requirements.

A.Choose a window seat.

B.A window seat is the best option.

C.The airplane and airplane seat is a public space.

D.Good habits arc essential in this particular time.

E.That time can range from 30 seconds to a few minutes.

F.Most people tend to touch their faces more often than they realize.

G.However, using wipes on cushions could lead to a wet scat and spreading of germs.

    Pollution's serious effects on the environment have become more obvious in recent years. Most scientists agree that efforts are necessary to protect our environment from further harm. As we know, the construction industry consumes a large quantity of energy and resources and creates a huge amount of pollution. So green buildings are in great need.

The environmental benefits of building green include the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity（生物多样性）, improved air and water quality, less waste flowing into streams and the protection of natural resources. Green buildings can also result in lower operating costs because they typically use less energy and fewer materials and improve indoor air quality, improving the health of people who live there.

The process of building green includes technical and artistic planning with nature protection in mind. Building designs often reflect the surrounding environment and natural resources and use renewable building materials such as bamboo and straw. In addition, recycled resources found locally are used for green buildings, reducing the cost and air pollution associated with transporting materials long distances.

Careful site selection is important to minimize（最小化）human effect on the surrounding environment. For example, placing a structure in an area that allows it to take advantage of cool breezes（微风）and sunlight can reduce energy use and expenses. More energy and expense are needed for larger buildings as well, so it is important to build small.

Green roofs are another feature of green houses that reduce energy use and cost. These roofs are partially or completely covered with plants, which helps to keep heating and cooling costs low, prevent water running off and deal with pollutants.

Other features of green buildings often include energy and water protection, recycling and waste reduction. In addition, renewable energy sources such as solar power, water power and wind power are used for heat and electricity, which greatly reduces costs and decreases the influence on the environment.

1.Which advantage is not included about the building green?

A.To upgrade the quality of air and water.

B.To reduce the waste flowing into streams.

C.To protect the ecosystems and biodiversity.

D.To enhance our human being's life quality.

2.What is a green building probably like according to paragraph 4?

A.Small B.Large.

C.Warm. D.Cool.

3.Why do we choose to use green roofs?

A.To fit the environment, B.To lower expenses

C.To collect nature water. D.To keep warm or cool.

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.Environmental benefits. B.Building green.

C.Promoting energy efficiency. D.Ecosystems and biodiversity.

    A table-waiting robot cat built by a Chinese technology firm can carry plates of food, navigate a restaurant, miaow（喵喵叫）at diners—and even react to having its ears stroked.

Making its debut at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the so-called BellaBot was built for Chinese restaurants lacking enough waiters. It is the brainchild （智慧结晶）of the Chinese robotics and artificial intelligence firm PuduTech.

It features four shelves in the center of its tower-like body to carry plates. Having been loaded up with meals by its human colleagues, the cat-themed robotic waiter miaows when it delivers food to diners to encourage them to take their plates. If customers thank BellaBot by stroking its ears, it will initially respond with a look of pleasure on its on-board screen, which displays animations of a cat's face. “The owner's hand is so warm,” BellaBot has been programmed to respond.

However—much like a real cat—the robot’s reaction soon changes if it is petted for too long. “It gets mad to remind you not to interrupt its job,” the designers introduced.

The BellaBot waiter robot is a more personality-rich update to PuduTech's previous model, which featured a more utilitarian （实用主义的）design and user interface. Both BellaBot and its predecessor were designed with a particular mind to Chinese restaurateurs which are often short of waiting staff.

In a real-world food-service setting, however, BellaBot may find it difficult to operate at peak times. Nevertheless, restaurants are expected to increase their trust on automation—whether in the form of robotic waiting staff or otherwise.

Furthermore, the technology improvements of robotic waiters designs will be grown steadily, especially better at communicating with humans and tackling new activities.

1.Why did the technology firm create the BellaBot?

A.Because the restaurant can react to it.

B.Because it is the brainchild of the Chinese robotics and Al firm.

C.Because the Chinese scientists want to show their talent to the world.

D.Because it is can be used when Chinese restaurants are short of enough waiters.

2.When do the robotic waiters deliver the food to dinners?

A.The customers touch the robotic waiters’ ears.

B.The customers are encouraged to take their plates.

C.The human colleagues have loaded up the meals on robotic waiters.

D.The robotic waiters display animations of a cat's face on their on- board screen.

3.What can we infer from the robot's reaction changes?

A.It wants to remind you to get mad.

B.It wants to remind you to pet it again.

C.It wants to remind you not to help its work.

D.It wants to remind you not to stop its work.

4.What is the author's attitude to the robotic waiters?

A.Doubtful. B.Positive.

C.Negative. D.Ambiguous.

    LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash yesterday in Calabasas. California, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. The helicopter carrying Bryant and the others crashed into a hilly area in foggy conditions, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

Family members, friends and fans are mourning the death of the basketball great Kobe Bryant. Looking back to his whole life, Bryant was widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of his generation. Even after his retirement, Kobe Bryant is still a winner. The former Los Angeles Lakers star won an Oscar in the animated short category for "Dear Basketball,” a poem he wrote after ending his 20-year career on the court in 2016.

He’ll add it to an already jammed trophy collection that includes five NBA championships with the Lakers, two Olympic gold medals, NBA Finals most valuable player awards, a league MVP award and four All-Star game MVP awards.

Since hanging up his basketball shoes, Bryant has thrown himself into business (a new Nike shoe) and various forms of storytelling.

“As basketball players, we're told to shut up and dribble（运球）,” Bryant once said on stage. “I’m glad we did a little bit more than that.”

He thanked his wife, Vanessa, and his three daughters, naming each of them. He spoke a few words of Italian — a language he learned as a child growing up in Italy — and closed by telling them, “You arc my inspiration.''

He was just getting started. And now he's gone.

The tributes（悼念）will continue, though eventually fade away. The legacy will be forever.

1.What can we learn from paragraph 1?

A.The cause of the crash is still unknown.

B.The foggy conditions are to blame for the helicopter crash.

C.Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles.

D.Kobe Bryant was among eight people including one of his daughters killed in the crash.

2.What assists Kobe Bryant to win the Oscar according to the passage?

A.his famous reputation in basketball

B.his presence in the animation movie

C.his poem written after his former career

D.his excellent performance in the animated short category

3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “trophy”?

A.Gift B.Award

C.Harvest. D.Possession.

4.Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A.A personal diary. B.A biography.

C.A newspaper. D.A textbook.

History Fair Competition

Understanding history is vital to understanding ourselves as a people and as a nation. History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and events long past. It is an essential part of who we are today and who we will become. Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition makes understanding history exciting engaging, and fun!

This Year's Theme

All participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of life for Americans throughout history. To many people, technology means computers, hand-held devices, or vehicles that travel to distant planets. However, technology is also the application of scientific knowledge to solve a problem, touching lives in countless ways.

Individuals or groups may enter one of the following categories:

•Performance

•Documentary（纪实作品）

•Essay Writing

Category Requirements

Performance: A dramatic presentation of the topic no more than 10 minutes long. If special clothes are used, they should truly represent a given period.

Documentary: A visual presentation （such as a video, slide show, or computer project） no more than 10 minutes long. A desktop computer, screen, projector, and loudspeakers will be available. Students must provide their presentations on CDs before Friday, March 23.

Essay Writing: An academic paper of 2,000 to 2,500 words. No illustrations （图解）are allowed, please do not include covers. A list of references must be included.

Important Dates

January 5 Submit a topic proposal to your history teacher. The teacher may require a second proposal if the first is off-topic or unclear.

February 19 A committee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions. Students then have an opportunity to improve their products.

March 9 Submit a final draft of your essay.

March 15 Performance and documentary committee preview

1.What’s the main purpose of understanding history?

A.To preserve national traditions・

B.To prepare for a history competition.

C.To better know the present and future.

D.To further explore historical mysteries.

2.What is the theme of this year's competition?

A.Technology advances science.

B.Science interacts with technology.

C.Science has made the study of history easy.

D.Technology has improved the life of Americans.

3.What will the committee of teachers do on February 19?

A.Make comments on the materials.

B.Improve the participant's second proposal.

C.Preview performances and documentaries.

D.Collect a second proposal from the participant.

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

“Mommy ,don't go,”my three-year-old son screamed as I walked to the door. My fifteen-year-old leaned against the kitchen counter with his arms folded across his chest ,not screaming,but glaring at me as I pulled his little brother off my leg.

“Are you mad at me too?”

“You spend all your time taking care of other people's kids,but what about us?”Dylan left angrily.

I was shocked and a little hurt. How could my own child not understand that the work I was doing was saving live? Then the answer hit me. He didn't know bemuse he had never seen what Healing the Children actually did. Dylan had heard the sores of sick children, but had never once looked into the eyes of a  child and understood the hard truth-that without our help, the child would likely die.

“Get dressed. You are going with me.”I said.

I spend the drive explaining the case of Hector to my son, who pretended to ignore me the entire time.“He's seven, only weighs thirty pounds and is very sick. He has a heart condition called Tetralogy of Fallot, which could kill him. It is a miracle(奇迹) that he is still alive. ”

I went on to explain that it took a team of volunteer medical staff to get Hector to the hospital from his remote village and care for him while he was there. Still, Dylan seemed unimpressed.

We stopped at a convenience store for water and snacks. Dylan had one large and one small Slurpee (思乐冰饮料). He said the small one was for Hector. I doubted whether the little guy would be able to drink it, but remained silent. This was the first interest Dylan had shown in being there. I wasn't about to ruin it.

I stopped at the nurse's station to check on Hector's progress while Dylan went to his room. Our patient was recovering physically，but the nurse was concerned that Hector was struggling emotionally. She said “Kids usually bounce back fast, but he hardly speaks and never smiles.”

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假定你是李华，伦敦孔子学院的学生来你校参加国学夏令营，请你代表学校在开营式上发言,内容包括:

1.表示欢迎；

2.介绍活动安排(诵读国学经典、参观孔子故里)；

3.表达祝愿。

注意:1.词数80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。

参考词汇：孔子学院Confucius Institute ；国学经典Chinese classics

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阅读短文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Earlier 2019,the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development published1.most comprehensive analysis up to now of how climate change will affect the glaciers of the world,2.(warn) that about 18,00 glaciers(冰川) will disappear by 2100.

This is a bad3.(predict) for some 1.9 billion South Asians,4. use water from the glaciers not only for drinking but also for agriculture, hydroelectric power,and tourism. But the survey also looked at an immediate question: As the glaciers 5.(rapid) melt, where will all the water—more than a quadrillion gallons of it, almost the amount6.(contain) in Lake Huron—go?

The answer is that the Himalaya, for example, long defined by7.(it) glaciers,is becoming a mountain range defined by lake. In fact, another study found that from 1990 to 2010, more than 900 new glaciers-fed lakes 8.(form) across Asia's high mountain ranges.Because of those remote locations scientists must rely9.satellites to count them ,and new lakes appear to be growing so quickly that it's difficult for scientific teams to agree on the precise number. I's all happening much10.( fast) than we expected it to even five or ten years ago.

    Kemira had just jumped in the shower when she heard her mother knocking at the door. Kemira's 30-day-old daughter was_________. The 24-year-old new mother burst out of the_________and began patting her daughter on the back. Ryleigh ，the baby，was usually quick to cry. Now she didn't make a_________.

The three had hardly_________out of their house when they met will Kimbro,a school officer, shouting that the baby had stopped breathing. _______for his help, Kemira handed the baby to Kimbro. He put a hand on her little chest. Ryleigh's heart was_______beating.

Kimbro_______for an ambulance-it was seven minutes out and the_______ was even further away. Then he began tapping Ryleigh's chest, hoping to make her heart back into_______.Thanks to the CPR(心肺复苏术) class, Kimbro knew the choking baby didn't have a________to survive if there was a blockage, and he used one finger to clear her airway. That was the________ touch:20 seconds later, Ryleigh began to________.

While waiting the ambulance,Kimbro________the delicate chest compression(按压) and regularly clearing her airway.

At the hospital,Ryleigh________quickly-thanks to a________school police offer who was in the right place at the right time.

1.A.infected B.injured C.choking D.missing

2.A.bathroom B.kitchen C.bedroom D.study

3.A.sound B.face C.movement D.mark

4.A.caught up B.finish up C.got it D.made it

5.A.Ready B.Thankful C.Desperate D.Bound

6.A.naturally B.steadily C.strongly D.barely

7.A.headed B.longed C.radioed D.hunted

8.A.station B.museum C.school D.hospital

9.A.schedule B.practice C.action D.position

10.A.choice B.chance C.right D.reason

11.A.dangerous B.foolish C.gentle D.magic

12.A.laugh B.cry C.bite D.sleep

13.A.continued B.followed C.started D.refused

14.A.returned B.recovered C.changed D.woke

15.A.determined B.generous C.gifted D.serious

Water Skiing

Water skiing is an exciting water sport that can be a ton of fun. It takes a little patience to learn, but once you do, water skiing is a sport you can enjoy whenever you have a boat and enough flat water.

1.Every water skier needs water skis(划水板) and they differ depending on the size of the skier and the experience level of the skier. Of course, no one can water ski alone, so you will need to find at least two people to go with you on your water skiing adventure. You and everyone you go with will have more fun if the friends you go with also want to water ski.2.After you have the boat, the people, and the skis, you will also need a water skiing cable(缆绳) and a life jacket.

For your first time water skiing, you may want to either take a lesson from an expert or find a friend that has experience to teach you. 3.The observer rides in the boat，but watches the water skier for any signals and helps the driver know when to start and stop.

The person skiing starts by crouching(蹲伏)in the water, this is called a deep water start. The skis will float ,but you want your body to be in a crouching position in the water. Your skis tips should be pointing out of the water.4. When you are ready, you give a signal to the driver of the boat ,who starts speeding. Ideally you are pulled into an upright position with your skis underneath you, gliding along the surface of the water.5.

A.You need a boat. naturally,

B.Most people just enjoy regular water skiing.

C.The idea is to ski on the surface of the water.

D.Having a successful start will most likely take a few tries.

E.Your arms will be overstretched holding onto the cable tightly.

F.Before you start water skiing, there are a few supplies you'll need.

G.Of your two helpers, you need one to drive the boat and one to observe.

    If you read the news about honeybee survival, it's all very confusing.

The Hoover Institution's Dr. Henry Miller notes “The reality is that honeybee populations are not declining. According to U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) statistics,the world's honeybee population rose to 80 million colonies(群落) in 2011 from 50 million in1960.”Meanwhile Jennifer Sass of the Natural Resources Defense Council points out “The number of managed honeybee colonies in the U. S. has dropped from four million hives(蜂群) in 1970 to 2.5 million today.”

Surprisingly, both of these claims are correct. Miller points to the “global” commercial honeybee-hive count, which has grown considerably. Sass points to domestic colony numbers only, which have in fact declined.

Far more bees are farmed for making honey than for pollination(传粉) services. Since more honey is now made overseas than it was in the past, more hives are kept overseas, and fewer in the United States and Europe. And the global number of commercial hives and honey they produce has grown to meet the demands of an expanding world population. Such shifts offer no evidence of a honeybee hive crisis. They simply represent the market forces of supply and demand.

The FAO data also clarify that national or even regional declines in the size of the managed honeybee population cannot prove claims of a global pollinator decline or a pollination crisis. However, it emphasizes that solutions to those problems must be motivated locally, rather than globally.

Solutions will follow only if we take a non-subjective look at the issues, so we can address them appropriately rather than have a crisis mentality. As I highlight in a recent post for The Hill,a big part of the solution lies at the very local level: with the beekeepers, farmers, and communities that surround them.

1.What makes the news confusing?

A.Various species. B.Different affects.

C.Complicated statistics. D.Contradictory conclusions.

2.What contributes to the growth of commercial hives?

A.The claims of the FAO.

B.The shift of honey export.

C.The increasing demands of honey.

D.The more services of pollination.

3.What's the author's attitude to the honeybee population issue?

A.Supportive. B.Objective.

C.Confused. D.Doubtful.

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

A.Honeybee Crisis Solved or Not?

B.Honeybee Population Declining or Not?

C.Honeybee Market Global or Local?

D.Honeybee Research Global or Local?

    During the COVID-19 crisis, even the simple act of buying groceries has been completely transformed. For seniors this task is even more challenging. Concordia University's ACT project team has joined with community partners in the neighbourhood to fill this gap. They've rapidly created a new program-COVID-19 Grocery Response NDG.

The program uses a model that pairs volunteers with seniors, based on availability and language. Those volunteers are trained by ACT's team via video conferencing and then given a list of older adults. The volunteer calls the individuals and takes their order, working with grocer offerings of a Provigo store in the area. When the call is over, the order gets sent to Provigo, which gathers and delivers the order to the senior. It won't take the place of the work of the food bank; seniors are paying for their groceries.

There is also an important social element to the call, which doubles as a friendly check -in. The volunteer chats a bit with the senior, who may be very lonely and anxious. One volunteer says it has also been a rewarding experience and gives her the opportunity to help others while staying at home, which they are all being encouraged to do.

The program is a response to a number of factors, including the fact that many older adults are on a fixed income and may not have the internet access needed to order groceries online. It is targeting seniors who aren't able to access New Hope's usual meals on wheels service.

So far the project is a success, with a growing number of volunteers and seniors. As for what's next, Concordia is optimistic but acknowledges that the team will need to be nimble to accommodate the changing realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are at a critical time and we need to do everything we can, together, to help out.

1.What do the volunteers do to help the seniors?

A.Help them pay the bill. B.Send their order to the store.

C.Write a shopping list for them. D.Deliver their groceries lo the door.

2.What can we infer about the programme from paragraph 3?

A.It benefits both sides. B.It helps the store survive.

C.It goes beyond expectation. D.It encourages people to purchase online.

3.Who might be the potential client of the program?

A.Daisy aged 45 with a heavy debt. B.David who enjoys meals on wheels service.

C.Alexander aged 75 with a retirement pension. D.Elspeth who knows noting about online shopping.

4.What does the underlined word “nimble” probably mean?

A.Flexible. B.Beneficial.

C.Accessible. D.Qualified.

    Teenagers may not know the name Kevin Mayer, but he's about to play an outsize role in their lives.

The longtime leader of the Walt Disney Company just became the CEO of TikTok (抖音).In doing so, Mayer will lake charge of an app whose influence over a lot of people has made it one of the most influential ，although controversial(有争议的) ,platforms of the era.

Mayer has been with Disney since the early 1990s—minus a period as the CEO of Playboy.com—and he’s helped to acquire some important brands in film industry. More recently he's become known for his key role in the launch of the ll-important Disney Plus streaming service.

Mayer was thought to be among the most obvious potential successors to outgoing CEO Bob Iger, but he was passed over for Bob Chapek，who ran Disney' theme parks unit.

Mayer's departure from Disney may not be a surprise,but his move to TikTok is unexpected. The app, owned by China-based ByteDance, is at a crucial moment in its short history—seeing enormous growth during the pandemic lockdowns but facing increasing criticism over its data-collection practices. As it rises in influence ,the company will surely face a growing drumbeat of intense media and strict monitoring.

In contrast, Disney has never been more delicate, with the coronavinus pandemic having broken nearly all of its core business units, from the close down of theme parks and movie theaters to ongoing interruptions to its production schedules. Mayer，whatever else is motivating the move, is hopping( 跳) to another position at a proper time.

1.What's the text mainly about?

A.The job-hopping of a CEO.

B.The rising influence of TikTok.

C.The decline of the Walt Disney Company .

D.The intense competition between companies.

2.What's the likely reason for Mayer's departure from Disney?

A.He had been offered a higher salary

B.He wasn't qualified for his previous job.

C.He preferred a new career concerning teenagers.

D.He failed to succeed Bob Iger as a CEO of Disney.

3.What do we know about TikTok according to the text?

A.Potential but delicate. B.Profitable but immoral.

C.Popular but controversial. D.Professional but addictive.

4.What is the purpose of the text?

A.To advertise for Disney. B.To report of news.

C.To recommend a new app. D.To compare two companies.

    Crazy at home? Travel restrictions limit your wanderlust? For now，from the safely of your couch ,you can still explore the world with these travel-inspiring films.

The Beach

Maya Bay ,Thailand

If there was ever a movie that tells about the search to find your own private paradise ,this is it. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, The Beach follows backpackers' search for a hidden mysterious utopia in Thailand. Ironically ，Maya Bay has become so overrun with tourists since the movie was filmed that it was forced to close until 2021 due to environmental concerns.

Tracks

The Outback，Australia

Based on the true story of one woman's nearly 2 ,000-mile walk alone across the Western Australian desert with just her dog and camels，the film spotlights the vast Outback. You'll get lost in the wild beauty of the country as glimpses of these wonders such as Uluru Peak fill the screen.

Lost in Translation

Tokyo ,Japan

This classic won Sofia Coppola the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and numerous fans for its quiet brilliance describing the loneliness of travel. Suffering from jet lag and culture shock ,two drifting foreigners- Bob Murray and Scarlett Johansson bond over drinks at the Park Hyatt in the fascinating up-all-nigh world of Tokyo.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Nuuk,Greenland

Ben Stiller directs and stars in this film adaption of a short story about an unlucky dreamer who leads a sedentary( 久坐不动的) life working for Life magazine. That is,until he goes on a wild adventure tracking down a film negative for the last issue. From jumping out of a helicopter in Greenland to spotting rare snow leopards in the Himalayas ，Mitty reminds us about the rewards of stepping out of our comfort zone.

1.Which film is from a true story?

A.The Beach. B.Tracks.

C.Lost in Translation. D.The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

2.What appeals to the audience most in Lost in Translation?

A.Its famous director.

B.The natural beauty of Tokyo.

C.Its presentation of loneliness.

D.The friendship of two foreigners.

3.In which section of a magazine may this text appear?

A.Science B.Entertainment C.Fashion D.Sports

假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友Sandy得知你市将举办中国年画（Chinese New Year paintings）展，发邮件向你询问相关情况。请你回复邮件，内容包括：

1. 简述年画的寓意（喜庆、祈福、迎新等）；

2. 告知展览的相关情况（时间、地点和目的）；

3. 提出一起参观年画展。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Sandy,

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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、刪除或修改。

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：在错的词下划一橫线，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。

As a student, my main target is to study well and then make progress step in step. As we know, all works and no play makes Jack a dull boy. When holiday comes, it is time for me play and I’m usually very happy. Therefore, playing all the time makes me feel empty because I have done nothing at all. I want to do nothing meaningful to enrich my life, so a target is needing for me. I usually set a small goal for myself, for example, read a book. Every time when I finish my target, I felt so satisfied. The really meaningful life is to do some usefully things.

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Penguins are some of the most recognizable and beloved birds in the world and even have their own holiday: World Penguin Day. It 1. (celebrate) every year on April 25. Penguins are also 2. (amaze) birds because of their physical adaptations to survive in unusual climates and to live mostly at sea.

Penguins are primarily found only in the Southern Hemisphere (南半球), while most people associate penguins with Antarctica in 3. these birds are much more widespread. Penguin populations can be found in South America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, as well 4. many small islands in the southern Pacific Ocean.

The naturally northernmost penguin species is the Galapagos penguin, which lives year round near the equator on the Galapagos Islands. This penguin 5. (regular) crosses the equator into the Northern Hemisphere as it swims while feeding.

Penguins lost the ability to fly 6. (million) of years ago, but their powerful flippers (脚蹼) and streamlined bodies make them become 7. (skill) swimmers. They are the fastest swimming and deepest diving species of the bird and can stay underwater up to 20 minutes at 8. time. While swimming, penguins will leap above the surface of the water.

Penguins’ eyes work 9. (well) underwater than they do in the air, giving them superior eyesight 10. (spot) prey (猎物) while hunting, even in cloudy or dark water, or in the rapid flow. What a surprising and cute animal it is!

    I ever worked as the junior editor and salesperson for This Month magazine.This home delivered publication featured _______ on local businesses and various events in the region.The magazine industry was from boom to depression and this business _______ had its ups and downs in the fierce competition.It was a family-owned business under great pressure,which meant the team was extremely _______ .So I had to work hard across all _______ in the publishing house,from sales to editing to planning because of lack of staff.It was a huge learning _______.

However, after experiencing a year of knocking on business doors,cold emailing and calling, I knew the _______business wasn't for me and that just writing was my true _______.

Without that marketing experience,I wouldn't have had the_______to call the editor-in- chief at the Gold Coast Bulletin newspaper and _______ a job.I was declined many times,but it didn't ________ me back.He finally decided to ________ up with me.I won him over,and then I was offered a job as a cadet(实习生).

Being a cadet was really ________ work.I was treated like a junior with no experience. ________ my positive and diligent working attitude,six months later,I was moved to the features department,where I started ________ about fashion,beauty, and various lifestyle topics. I worked directly under the guidance of ________ editor Lauren Barker,who ________ me everything about editing.I learned so much during that time and had so many surprising and ________ experiences,which I couldn't get out of my mind.When Lauren had moved on to another city, I was ________ to the role of fashion editor for Tuesday,the newspaper's weekly magazine.My dream came true.

If you really want something, go for it, and don't ________ “no” for an answer.Besides, I think it's also really important to ________ yourself to trust the process.Everything happens when it's meant to,as long as you know what you want and don't give up.

1.A.phones B.goods. C.emails D.articles

2.A.similarly B.intentionally C.impossibly D.scarcely

3.A.small B.peaceful C.suitable D.flexible

4.A.qualifications B.grades C.departments D.firms

5.A.effect B.achievement C.experience D.reason

6.A.literature B.sales C.express D.sports

7.A.issue B.annoyance C.principle D.passion

8.A.time B.talent C.confidence D.excuse

9.A.care about B.apply for C.turn down D.submit to

10.A.call B.give C.bring D.hold

11.A.keep B.feed C.meet D.put

12.A.tough B.permanent C.efficient D.controversial

13.A.Thanks to B.In case of C.Except for D.In spite of

14.A.worrying B.writing C.talking D.consulting

15.A.art B.story C.fashion D.poetry

16.A.condemned B.forgave C.confessed D.taught

17.A.charitable B.memorable C.adorable D.comparable

18.A.promoted B.declined C.limited D.objected

19.A.describe B.exchange C.reward D.take

20.A.reveal B.remind C.forbid D.command