When Dekalb Walcott Ш was just 8 years old, his father, a Chicago fire chief, let him tag along on a call. Dekalb says a lot of kids idolized (崇拜) basketball player Michael Jordan when he was growing up in Chicago in the1990s. Not him.

“I wanted to be like Dekalb Walcott Jr, ”he says of his father. So when his dad asked if he wanted to go on that call with him when he was 8, Dekalb was excited. “I'm jumping up and down, saying, ‘Mom, can I go? Can I go?’”

The experience changed Dekalb's life, and he told his dad on a visit to StoryCorps. “My eyes got big the moment the alarm went off, ” the younger Dekalb says. “This is the life that I want to live someday. ”

Now 27, the younger Dekalb is living that life. He became a firefighter at 21 and went to work alongside his dad at the Chicago Fire Department. Before his father retired, the pair even went out on a call together-father supervising (监督)son.

“You know, it's everything for me to watch young row, ”his father says. But he also recalls worrying about one particular fire that his son faced.

“I received a phone call that night. And they said, ‘Well, your son was at this fire. ' I said, ‘OK, which way is this conversation going to go?'”Dekalb Walcott Jr. recalls.

“And they said, ‘But he's OK. And he put it out all by himself. Everybody here was proud of him. ’”

“And the word went around, ‘Who was out there managing that fire? Oh, that’s Walcott!That's Walcott up there!’So, you know, moments like that, it's heaven on earth for a dad. ”

Dekalb Walcott Jr. has retired. The younger Dekalb says he's proud of being a second-generation firefighter. “You know, it makes me look forward to fatherhood as well, because I'm definitely looking forward to passing that torch (火把) down  to my son. ”

1.The underlined phrase “tag along” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to“____________”.

A. put out fire

B. watch basketball

C. follow his father

D. ask his mother's permission

2.Dekalb Walcott Ш determined to become a firefighter at the age of ____________ .

A. 8 B. 21

C. 27 D. 35

3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Dekalb Walcott Jr. is proud to be a second-generation firefighter.

B. Dekalb Walcott ШI wants his son to become a firefighter, too.

C. Dekalb Walcott Jr. wants to pass the torch to Dekalb Walcott Ш.

D. Dekalb Walcott Ш is proud that his son has become an excellent firefighter.

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

A. Passing The Torch: A Firefighter Dad's Legacy

B. Putting Out Fire: A Challenging Job For Father And Son

C. Dekalb Walcott Ш: A Second-generation Firefighter

D. Dekalb Walcott Jr. : A Chicago Fire

    If you’re still pressing a switch to turn your lights on and off, you’re a bit behind the times. As the rest of your home gets smarter, why shouldn’t your lights? The smart light switch can let you turn your lights on and off from almost anywhere with your smart phone.

Lutron Caseta

The Lutron Caseta comes with a convenient remote control and combines perfectly with most major smart home services. It is an all-around option. Whether your device is Apple HomeKit, Amazon Echo, Google Home, Nest, or IFTTT, you can use the Lutron Caseta fluently, which makes it stand out from its competitors.

WeMo Smart Switch

The WeMo smart switch can be used to control the brightness in a room just by running your finger in the center of the switch. What makes it stand out, though, is its Long Press feature, which allows you to start another smart device by holding the switch for two seconds. For example, you can link it to your robot cleaner, which will start cleaning after you press the button.

TP—LINK Kasa

Like other smart models, the TP—Link Kasa is equipped with plenty of practical features, including timers and voice controls from Amazon Alexa or Google Home. It has an “Away Mode” that randomly turns the lights off and on to give the false idea that you are at home when you’re not, to prevent potential thieves. All in all, it’s an affordable and reliable option you’ll love.

Philips Hue Smart Dinner(调光器) Switch

The Hue allows you dim your bulbs, set schedules, and control the lights with your voice. Best of all, it offers incredibly easy installation—with no wiring necessary.

1.Compared with its competitors, the Lutron Caseta ______________.

A.can apply to many kinds of devices

B.can just be used to control lights

C.has a price advantage

D.is easy to install

2.The “Away Mode” of the TP—LINK Kasa is intended to _____________.

A.be equipped with more practical features

B.guard the house against possible burglar

C.turn the lights off and on when you are away

D.control an app remotely

3.What’s the writing purpose of the text?

A.To ask people to catch up with times.

B.To advise some smart light switches.

C.To introduce a new lifestyle.

D.To compare some smart light switches.

假定你是李华，你的加拿大籍笔友Rex最近因上课注意力不能集中而感到苦恼，来信向你求助。请你给他写封回信，表示安慰，并给出建议。要点如下：

1.写信目的；2.你的建议；3.表达祝愿。

注意:1.词数100左右

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

3.开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数;

4.参考词汇：distraction 注意力分散

Dear Rex,

I’m really sorry to hear about your present situation.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Good luck to you!

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，多者不计分。

There is donation box in my neighborhood, in that you can donate clothes and bags. Social workers will collect them regularly and distributes them to people in need. I love for this idea very much, and I want to be one of the donator. It was because I grew so fast what many clothes my mom bought me didn’t fit me any longer. Therefore, they are really new and in good condition. I used to being puzzled about how to deal with these second-hand clothes. But with the donation box, I can share it with other children. My mother likes my idea and takes pride of me.

阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式

We’ve all turned to sad music to make us feel 1. (good)at some point in our lives, but why does doubling down on the sadness help drag us out of the mire(泥沼 )？

A new study sheds light on what’s going on inside our brains 2.we match our music to our feelings. It looks like sad music can be enjoyable -rather than 3.(simple) depressing- because it triggers positive memories that can help to lift our mood. Psychologist Adrian North from Curtin University in Australia says there 4. (be)two groups of possible5. (explain)for why we enjoy listening to sad music like this: one from social psychology, and one from cognitive neuroscience(认知神经学).

In terms of social psychology, one way of 6.(think) about this is that we feel much better about 7. (we) if we focus on someone who’s doing even worse, a process known as downward social comparison. Everything’s going to be okay, because this person 8.(have) an even worse day than you are.

Another theory from social psychology is that people like to listen 9. music that mirrors the tone of their current life circumstances -the songs act as 10.sort of tuning fork(音叉) for our own situations and they resonate(共鸣) with us.

From Disappointment to Purpose

I’m known for my determination. If I want something, I _________ for it; I refuse to give up until I succeed. Over the years this attitude has worked well for me and helped me achieve my goals. _________, when I wanted to be on the dance team at school, I learned all the dances and practiced until I could hardly _______. And when I wanted money for a new computer, I washed cars, babysat, and walked dogs for all my neighbors.

_______ this year everything changed. I had set my sights on a summer _______ that I was determined to get at the Water Zone, because the employees there could go on the water rides after their work and get free food at the snack bar. It was the _________ job to have on hot summer vacations. So just as I had achieved every goal in the past, I set out to _________ the job. I completed the application in my neatest handwriting, carefully prepared for my interview, and gathered a pack of recommendation letters. I was certain that nothing _________ keep me from my dream job.

But after my _________, the manager of the Water Zone told me that he could hire only those with experience in water safety. I was ________. I felt like a failure.

On the last weekend before school ended, my teacher, Mrs. Keller, asked me ________ I would be interested in the kids’ summer day camp. I decided that I had nothing to __________, so I called the manager and __________ an interview. She was __________ by my babysitting experience and employed me. In less than a week, I had completely __________ about wanting to work at the water park. Each time I comforted a little boy who missed his mother or a little girl who needed to help tying her shoes, I felt I was doing something __________. I realized that I had discovered my life’s ________: to work with children. I now have a new goal. I’m going to study to become an elementary school teacher.

Sometimes in life we don’t get __________ what we want. Our dream guy or girl may not be interested in us. The coach may not select us for the team. A certain employer may not choose to hire us. It’s natural to feel ________; I sure did. But I also learned an important lesson. Occasionally, when we don’t get what we want, something even __________ is waiting for us around the corner!

1.A.go B.apply C.cheer D.wait

2.A.In addition B.For example C.Before long D.As a result

3.A.smile B.speak C.think D.move

4.A.Otherwise B.So C.But D.Therefore

5.A.day B.course C.job D.camp

6.A.perfect B.tough C.regular D.potential

7.A.land B.give C.change D.keep

8.A.should B.must C.need D.could

9.A.practice B.interview C.expectation D.experiment

10.A.promoted B.punished C.selected D.refused

11.A.how B.whether C.what D.why

12.A.save B.learn C.lose D.regret

13.A.scheduled B.cancelled C.mentioned D.gave

14.A.inspired B.impressed C.touched D.puzzled

15.A.doubted B.complained C.forgotten D.known

16.A.challenging B.reasonable C.traditional D.significant

17.A.track B.motto C.belief D.purpose

18.A.only B.exactly C.properly D.immediately

19.A.curious B.nervous C.disappointed D.interested

20.A.better B.easier C.higher D.crazier

    November is the month when many people offer thanks. 1. Use these tips to help develop a sense of gratitude (感激) in each of your children, no matter what their age.

2. While sitting at the dinner table, ask each member of the family to think about their day and share something that they are thankful for. Meanwhile, use this same time to ask everyone if there is something that they could improve upon or do better tomorrow.

Make yourself be the model. Children learn what they see, not what you say. Keep a gratitude journal. 3. Let their first entry (日记的一则) be the ABC’s of gratitude, naming one thing for each letter that they are grateful for.

Write thank-you notes. We live in a time when we communicate through text messages, Twitter, and Facebook. Show children the value of writing a thank- you note by hand. 4.

Put together a “care package” of donations (捐赠物) for an orphanage nearby. In the season of giving, teaching your child to share his blessings with those less fortunate can be a valuable lesson in gratitude. Use the activity as a jump-off point.

Gratitude isn’t “taught” overnight, and it is certainly not something that children of a young age can grasp at the start. 5. Being grateful is something our kids begin to understand when we act as the model. Grateful kids come from grateful parents.

A.Create a routine of giving thanks.

B.Teach them to write it frequently.

C.Let them create their own thank-you cards.

D.The means of showing gratitude is important.

E.Parents prepare enough cards for their children.

F.Share what you are grateful for with your children.

G.It’s a time when we reflect on and count our blessings.

Suppose you’re in a rush, feeling tired, not paying attention to your screen, and you send an email that could get you in trouble.

Realisation will probably set in seconds after you’ve clicked “send”. You freeze in horror and burn with shame.

What to do? Here are four common email accidents, and how to handle.

Clicking “send” too soon

Don’t waste your time trying to find out if the receivers has read it yet. Write another email as swiftly as you can and send it with a brief explaining that this is the correct version and the previous version should be ignored.

Writing the wrong time

The sooner you notice, the better. Respond quickly and briefly, apologizing for your mistake. Keep the tone measured: don’t handle it too lightly, as people can be offered, especially if your error suggests a misunderstanding of their culture(I.e. incorrect ordering of Chinese names).

Clicking “reply all” unintentionally

You accidentally reveal(透露)to entire company what menu choices you would prefer at the staff Christmas dinner, or what holiday you’d like to take. In this instance, the best solution is to send a quick, light-hearted apology to explain your awkwardness. But it can quickly rise to something worse, when everyone starts hitting “reply all” to join in a long and unpleasant conversation. In this instance, step away from your keyboard to allow everyone to calm down.

Sending an offensive message to it’s subject

The most awkward email mistake is usually committed in anger. You write an unkind message about someone, intending to send it to a friend, but accidentally send it to the person you’re discussing. In that case, ask to speak in person as soon as possible and say sorry. Explain your frustrations calmly and sensibly—see it as an opportunity tic hear up any difficulties you may have with this person.

1.After realizing an email accident, you are likely to feel _______.

A. curious    B. tired

C. awful    D. funny

2.If you have written the wrong name in an email, it is best to ________.

A. apologise in a serious manner    B. tell the receiver to ignore the error

C. learn to write the name correctly    D. send a short notice to everyone

3.What should you do when an unpleasant conversation is started by your “reply all” email?

A. Try offering other choices.    B. Avoid further involvement(参与).

C. Meet other staff members.    D. Make a light-hearted apology.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Defining email errors.    B. Reducing email mistakes.

C. Handling email accidents.    D. Improving email writing.

I have always been interested in making things. When I was a child, I enjoyed drawing, but I also liked making things out of clay(粘土). I won a prize for one of my paintings when I was fourteen. That may be why I went to art school four years later. But I studied painting at first, not pottery(制陶). I like being a potter because I like to work with my hands and feel the clay. I'm happy working by myself and being near my home. I don't like mass-produced(集体生产)things, because they are made by machines. I think crafts(手工艺) are very important and crafts-people make things cleverly with hands. They make our lives colorful. When I left school, I got some money. I hope to become a full-time crafts-woman. This work-place is small, but I wish to move to a larger one next year.

1.From the passage we are sure that the writer is a _______.

A. student    B. teacher    C. man    D. woman

2.The writer got into art school because of ______.

A. liking to make things

B. enjoying working near her home

C. a prize won when the writer was young

D. a wish to be a potter

3.When entering art school, the writer was about ______.

A. 14    B. 16    C. 18    D. 21

4.The writer is talking about her workplace _____.

A. unhappily    B. hopefully    C. seriously    D. angrily

We all have our ways of marking time. As a photographer, my life is measured from one story to the next. My oldest son was born in the middle of a long story about the Endangered Species Act. My daughter came along with a pack of gray wolves.

Twenty stories later, though, it’s the story in Alaska that I’ll remember best. It was the story about the loss of wilderness — and the story during which my wife Kathy got cancer. That’s the one that made time stand still. I stopped taking pictures on the day when she found that tumor (肿瘤). Cruelly, it was Thanksgiving. By Christmas, she had become very weak. Some days she was so sick she couldn’t watch TV.

Early examination saves time. But ours was not early. By the time you can feel it yourself, it’s often bigger than the doctor want it to be.

Cancer is a thief. It steals time. Our days are already short with worry. Then comes this terrible disease, unfair as storm at harvest time. But cancer also has the power to change us, for good. We learn to simplify, enjoying what we have instead of feeling sorry for what we don’t. Cancer even made me a better father. My work had made me a stranger to my three kids. But now I pay attention to what really matters. This is not a race. This is a new way of life and new way of seeing, all from the cancer.

In the end each of us has so little time. We have less of it than we can possibly imagine. And even though it turns out that Kathy’s cancer has not spread, and her prognosis (诊断) is good, we try to make it all count now, enjoying every part of every day.

I’ve picked up my camera again. I watch the sky, searching for beautiful light. When winter storms come, Kathy and I gather our children and take the time to catch snowflakes (雪花) on our tongues. After all, this is good. This is what we’re living for.

1.As a photographer, the author used to ______

A. leave his daughter with a pack of gray wolves

B. devote much more to his career than his family

C. miss a great many important historical moments

D. express his love for his family in a special way

2.Why did the author decide to stop taking pictures?

A. To cure his own disease.

B. To leave the wilderness alone.

C. To seek a better position.

D. To spend more time with his wife.

3.What is the biggest change the cancer has brought to the author?

A. He takes his work more seriously

B. He has become a stranger to his children.

C. He treasured every bit of time with his family

D. He focuses more on medical care.

4.The author and his family catch snowflakes on their tongues probably because ______.

A. they regard that as a way to enjoy life

B. snowflakes are what they feed on

C. the snowflakes taste very good

D. there is beautiful light in the snowflakes

MUSEUM SHOPS

BUFFALO HISTORY MUSEUM

Offers items related to the history of Western New York and its people, such as postcards, posters, fine gift items, children’s books, and a wide selection of publications about Buffalo architecture, the Arts& Crafts movement and Frank Lloyd Wright.

One Museum Court, Buffalo

716-873-9644/buffalohistotry.org

BUFFALO ZOO

The Zootique is full of animal-themed items from around the world, as well as Buffalo Zoo branded T-shirts, sweatshirts, postcards, calendars, and educational toys. A Zootique gift can be the perfect way to remember your day at this attractive zoo, which is set within the Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Delaware Park.

300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo

716-873-3900/buffalozoo.org

BURCHFIELD PENNEY ART CENTER

While most museum gift shops are filled with knick-snacks (小摆设) and memorabilia, the Burchfield’s shop is filled with works by local artists. There are some seriously cool, collectible items to be found. The museum itself is known for showing cutting-edge artists and exhibitions, and the creativity obviously doesn’t stop at the art.

1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo

716-878-6011/burchfieldpenny.org

ROYCROFT COPPER SHOP GALLERY

You can experience the American Arts and Crafts Movement’s legacy (遗产) today by shopping at the Roycroft Copper Shop, featuring hundreds of works by over 100 local, national, and international artisans including handmade jewelry, woodwork, glass, prints and paintings.

31 South Grove St, East Aurora

716-655-0261/roycroftcampuscorporation.com

1.Which number should you call if you want to know more about Zootique gifts?

A.716-873-9644. B.716-837-3900.

C.716-878-6011. D.716-655-0261 .

2.How is Buffalo Penny Art Center different from other museum shops?

A.Its goods are all artworks.

B.Its gifts are intended for children.

C.It sells a lot of works by local artists.

D.It shows various coins from around the world.

3.At which shop can you learn about the Arts and Crafts Movement in America?

A.Buffalo Zoo. B.Buffalo History Museum.

C.Burchfield Penny Art Center. D.Roycroft Copper Shop Gallery

假定你是李华，你收到外国朋友Peter的邮件，他想了解你校在新冠疫情 (COVID-19 epidemic) 期间线上教学(online classes)的情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：

1. 课程与时间；  2. 你的学习状态；  3. 你的期待。

注意：词数100左右；可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Peter,

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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。每次错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用(＼)划掉。

修改:在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。

China and Western countries may have different cultural belief about certain animals. But when it come to pigs, we somehow reach an agreement which pigs are lazy, ugly, stupid and shameless. None of these words are exact positive to describe pigs. Therefore, the truth is that pigs have some good qualities. According to a paper publishing in 2017, pigs can tell from those who treat them well and those who don’t. Perhaps these are the qualities of pigs to keep it in mind - their intelligence, cuteness and patience. Besides, people born in the Year of the Pig were usually devoted to what they do. They have great sense of responsibility.

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。

Li Ziqi, who lives in a village in Sichuan, has 103 videos to her credit, where her role varies from chef to gardener. These videos show her doing Sichuan’s   1.  (tradition) local dishes, brewing peach blossom wine and making paper. And now she2.   (regard) as an international influencer with 7. 72 million followers.

One of Li’s  3.(aim) is to make people take a closer look at the beauty of nature. Misty mountains, drops on lotus (荷花) leaves and gurgling water are all elements in her videos,4. (create) a fairy-like effect. Her tidy yard even reminds people 5.  a poem about pastoral life by Tao Yuanming (365-427), 6. famous poet in Chinese history.

The peaceful lifestyle she shows strikes a chord 7. (especial) with young people, few of 8.    have the liberty to live life at their own pace. Li’s videos make them forget 9. (they) anxieties. Watching Li making the basic necessities of life from raw materials with her bare hands 10.( make) them attain a sense of Zen (禅), helping them to find the direction to self development and contain the desire for worldly things.

    A loving person lives in a loving world while a hostile person lives in a hostile world, Everyone you meet is your mirror.

Mirrors reflecting the___ have a very particular function. Just as a physical mirror serves as the tool of __ , so do all of the people in our lives.

When we see something __, such as a flower garden, green grass, a clear river etc, they serve as a reflection. In order to see the beauty in front of us, we must be able to see the beauty___ of ourselves. When we love someone, it’s a reflection of loving ourselves. Often, when we meet someone___，we feel as though we've known each other for a long time because of sharing __ .

Just as the "mirror" or other person can be a(an)____ reflection, it is more likely that we'll notice it when it has a negative connotation(含义).For example, it’s easy to___ times when we have met someone we don’t like. We may have some___ in our mind about the person. This is especially true when we get to know someone hateful, with whom we would rather____less time. Ironically, when we __ qualities in other people, ifs usually the mirror that’s speaking to us. I began___ myself further each time I met someone that I didn't particularly like. Each time, I asked myself "What is it about that person that I don't like?'' and ___"Is there something similar in me?". In every case, I could see a piece of that___ in me, and sometimes I had to think it over. So what did that mean?

It means that just as I can get___ or disturbed when 1 notice that aspect in someone else, I better reexamine my qualities and consider making some___. Even if I'm not willing to make an extreme change, at least I consider how I might ___some of the things that I'm doing.

Sometimes we meet someone strange and feel distant, disconnected, or disgusted. ___we don't want to believe it. and it’s not easy or desirable to look further, it can be a great learning lesson to___ out what part of the person is being reflected in you. It’s simply just another way to create more __.

1.A.image B.picture C.version D.figure

2.A.Calculation B.reaction C.reflection D.comprehension

3.A.ridiculous B.unbelievable C.concrete D.beautiful

4.A.beside B.inside C.alongside D.behind

5.A.familiar B.former C.stranger D.ordinary

6.A.opinions B.similarities C.virtues. D.characteristics

7.A.positive B.objective C.abstract D.psychological

8.A.remember B.assess C.regret D.accept

9.A.recognition B.affection C.suspicion D.criticism

10.A.spend B.value C.reserve D.spare

11.A.Treasure B.admire C.envy D.dislike

12.A.distinguishing B.questioning C.trusting D.suspecting

13.A.still B.yet C.so D.then

14.A.quality B.progress C.information D.improvement

15.A.excited B.satisfied C.annoyed D.puzzled

16.A.choices B.decisions C.plans D.changes

17.A.adapt B.transform C.modify D.swap

18.A.Because B.When C.Although D.However

19.A.Pick B.find C.hold D.bring

20.A.self-awareness B.Self-esteem C.self-confidence D.self-satisfaction

Experienced⁃Based Education

Everyone is familiar with traditional education. You sit in a class and a teacher teaches.  This is an important part of development. But at some point, every individual has to take charge of their own education. To do this, one must look at the root of learning.1.

Basically, unfamiliar experiences usually add more value than experiences that are familiar.

2. And we are in a better state to learn something new. Honestly, someone who never experiences the same thing twice will never have a chance to benefit from anything learned. However, new experiences are generally what make people interesting and push them to grow.

High school is a new experience. College is a new experience. However, at some point traditional education becomes repetitive. It is not that you won’t learn anything else, but that the environment is so familiar.3.

To solve this, an individual needs to introduce new experiences into their life. You may spend a summer in a different part of the country or learn a new language through trial and error. You can also go to a drive⁃in movie（or some other entertainment event that is new to you）.4.

These types of experiences often result in very little“book knowledge”.  Instead, they will often provide you with a better understanding of yourself as you experience your reaction to different situations.5. It can be invaluable for you to work effectively with others. Becoming a well ⁃ rounded human isn’t something that happens by accident. You can spend your entire lifetime developing your potential.

A.Has education changed so much in the last decade?

B.They will also provide you with a better understanding of others.

C.Those new experiences may not lead to great personal development.

D.These are all things that can stretch and expand your experience in life.

E.This is because unfamiliar experiences require much more of our attention.

F.As a result, you can easily become less aware of your experience and not learn as much.

G.What makes some experiences add great value to our lives while other experiences do not?

    On Tuesday, China announced it had grown the first ever plants on the moon, days after landing on the moon’s “far side” Von Karman crater. The cotton seed sprouts (新芽) seemed to have withstood the tough lunar conditions: freezing temperatures, lower gravity levels, and radiation.

But by Thursday, the new cotton seed sprouts had dead already, according to Liu Hanlong, the experiment leader, in a government press conference statement.

After Chang’e-4 landed on the far side of the moon earlier this month, the probe (探测器) was sent a command to remotely water the plants and start the growing process. A tube directed natural light on the surface of the moon into the small container to allow the plants to grow. The probe entered a sleep mode on Sunday, the first lunar night after the probe’s landing.

Professor Xie Gengxin, professor at Chongqing University and chief designer of the experiment, told CNN that it ended after nine days when the control team shut down the power. Xie said temperatures inside the biosphere had grown too abnormal and reached extremes that would likely kill all life, including the seeds and eggs during the lunar night. Xie didn’t confirm why temperatures had risen to levels unbearable for the plants in spite of the measures taken by the research team.

Even though the experiment was quickly terminated, Xie considered it a success. The cotton were the only seeds to sprout, however, and despite many assumptions about the future possibility of moon clothes, the cotton plant’s main purpose this time was to give researchers the valuable data on how to cultivate life in the moon’s tough conditions. The eventual ability to grow plants on the moon could prove useful for long-term space missions, like a trip to Mars. Astronauts could theoretically harvest their own food in space, avoiding the need to return to Earth to resupply.

Aside from the apparent failure of the biological or plant experiment, the rest of China’s mission to the far side of the moon appeared on track as of Thursday. The historic mission is intended to accomplish a range of tasks, including conducting the first lunar low-frequency radio astronomy experiment and exploring whether there is water at the moon’s poles.

Chang’e-4 is the latest step in China’s robotic lunar-exploration program, named after a moon goddess in Chinese mythology. China plans to launch the Chang’e-5 sample-return mission sometime this year.

1.What does the underlined word “withstood” mean?

A.Appreciated. B.Suffered from.

C.Tolerated. D.Been subject to.

2.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A.The measures of the research team. B.The cause of ceasing the experiment.

C.The reason for the extreme temperature. D.The failure and impact of the experiment.

3.What is the major target of the plant experiment?

A.To make moon clothes possible.

B.To ensure its value for long-term space missions.

C.To enable astronauts to harvest their own food without returning to Earth to resupply.

D.To accumulate the priceless data on how to grow life in the moon’s severe conditions.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.China’s moon plants have died

B.China’s mission to the far side of the moon

C.The Chang’e-5 sample-return mission

D.Astronauts’ efforts to cultivate life in the moon

    Some of the most famous scientific discoveries happened by accident. From the microwave oven to penicillin, scientists trying to solve a problem have sometimes found unexpected things. This is exactly how we created phosphorene nanoribbons (磷烯纳米带) — a material made from one of the universe’s basic building blocks, which has the potential to revolutionize a wide range of technologies.

We'd been trying to separate layers of phosphorus crystals (晶体) into two-dimensional sheets. Instead, our technique created tiny ribbons one single atom thick and only 100 or so atoms across, but up to 100,000 atoms long. We spent three years improving the production process, before announcing our findings. The two-dimensional ribbons have a number of remarkable properties (属性). Their unbelievable width allows their properties, such as whether and how they conduct electricity, to be controllable. They are also very flexible, which means that they can follow any surfaces they’re put on perfectly, and can even be twisted.

More than 100 scientific papers predicted the transformative potential of these ribbons, should it be possible to create them, across a range of technologies — some as many as five years before the publishing of our discovery in Nature. Perhaps the most important of these is in the area of battery technology. The structure of phosphorene nanoribbons means that the charged ions (带电离子) that power batteries could soon move up to 1000 times faster than they currently possible do. This would mean a significant decrease in charging time, alongside an increase in capacity of approximately 50%. Such performance gains would provide massive boosts to the electric car and aircraft industries, and allow us to use renewable energy more readily, even on grey, calm days.

1.What does “we” in the text refer to?

A.Scientists. B.Doctors.

C.Publishers. D.Technicians.

2.What can we know about phosphorene nanoribbons in Paragraph 2?

A.Its shape. B.Its origin.

C.Its structure. D.Its characteristic.

3.What would reduce charging time according to the scientific papers?

A.The cleaner source of energy.

B.The bigger batteries of tiny ribbons.

C.The increasing capacity of batteries.

D.The faster moving speed of charged ions.

4.What does the text mainly introduce to us?

A.The amazing development of battery technology.

B.Significant changes brought by wonderful discoveries.

C.A “Wonder material” created accidentally by scientists.

D.Unexpected inventions made in human’s history.

    The new garbage sorting regulation has taken effect in Shanghai starting from July 1. Many citizens are still confused about the classification of the four different types of trash. Thankfully, authorities have released an official guideline to explain the new rules.

The guideline, published by the Shanghai Greenery and Public Sanitation Bureau, provides a rather clear definition on the four kinds of waste: recyclable waste, harmful waste, household food waste and residual (剩余的) waste.

Harmful waste, as the name suggests, includes various poisonous materials like used batteries, light bulbs, out-of-date medicines, paint and pesticides.

Household food waste — which is translated to “wet trash” in Chinese — refers to food leftovers, rotten food, pet food, fruit peels, remains of TCM herbs (中药) and flowers.

Paper, plastic, glass, metal and textiles (纺织品) are counted as recyclable waste.

The definition of residual waste is a little confusing. Anything that is not listed above belongs to this category.

As specific as the new guideline is, residents still have a hard time sorting trash correctly and are finding it challenging to memorize them all. For instance, both plastic bottles and bubble tea or coffee cups are plastic materials. However, the former falls to the category of recyclable waste and the latter belongs to residual waste. To save the hassle, some netizens have come up with their own way to sort trash.

“We should do this from a pig’s angle,” commented one netizen. “Those edible (可食用的) for pigs are household food waste. Those even pigs don’t want to eat are residual waste. If a pig consumes something and dies of it, then something must be harmful waste. Those that can be sold and the money we gain can be used to purchase pigs are recyclable waste.”

The new regulation came into effect on July 1. Those who do not sort their trash properly will be fined RMB 200.

1.What do the old coats that you want to throw away belong to?

A.Harmful waste. B.Wet trash.

C.Recyclable waste. D.Residual waste.

2.What is the common point of “wet trash”？

A.They can be broken down easily. B.They all come from plants.

C.They all have bad smells. D.They all have poisonous materials.

3.What is the tone of the netizen like?

A.Serious. B.Humorous.

C.Delightful. D.Uncertain.

4.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A.The four sorts of garbage are forbidden in Shanghai.

B.Shanghai garbage sorting enforcement begins.

C.People are still confused about garbage sorting.

D.The netizens in Shanghai support the garbage sorting policy.

UNIQUE AND WEIRD NEW YEAR EVE TRADITIONS

Germany

In some parts of Germany, they do bleigiessen, or lead （铅）pouring. Pour a dollop（团）of molten lead in cold water and whatever shape forms may be telling about the year to come. A heart shape, naturally, means love will come your way. A crown predicts wealth and fortune. A star indicates happiness. But if you see a cross in the lead? You're as good as dead!

Latin America

If you're in Latin America, make sure you have some colorful underpants to ring in the new year. End — of — the — year partiers put on colorful underwear to ensure certain types of outcomes for the following year. Red for love and yellow for success.

Naples, Italy

Neapolitans like throwing things out of windows, at least on New Year's Eve. Furniture, kitchen machines, grandma. Well, maybe not the last one. Let's hope not, anyway. This tradition is meant to symbolize an out — with — the — old gesture and getting a brand new beginning for the new year. These days people are a bit more mindful about what they toss down to the street below.

Spain

In 1909, winegrowers in the Alicante region of Spain had a brilliant idea: start and promote an annual tradition that would involve people having to buy and eat more grapes. One must cat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve to encourage prosperity for the coining year. Now, it's u popular custom in Iberia. But the problem is that one has to cat a grape for each bell strike at midnight.

1.What does a cross shape mean?

A.Love. B.Wealth.

C.Happiness. D.Misfortune.

2.What's new about Neapolitans' tradition?

A.They hate using furniture.

B.They throw their grandma out of windows.

C.They are more careful about what to throw.

D.They like making gestures in front of the window.

3.Which country has the tradition of eating grapes?

A.Germany. B.Brazil.

C.Italy. D.Spain.

假定你是李华。你所在班级的交换生Peter正在进行一项关于垃圾分类的研究。他给你来信询问你们社区垃圾分类的实施情况，请给Peter回一份邮件，告诉他相关信息，邮件内容包括：

1. 写邮件的目的；

2. 垃圾分类的实施情况；

3. 你对垃圾分类的看法。

注意：1. 电子邮件的格式已为你写好，不计入总词数;

2. 词数：100左右。

垃圾分类：garbage classification

Dear Peter,

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Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Hua

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

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2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Early rising has many advantage. First, it helps us to keep health. We all need fresh air, and the air is freshest in the morning. Beside, we can improve our health by exercise regularly in the morning. Second, it can also benefits our study because in the morning we can lean more quickly. Third, it can make us to plan our work for the day. Only without a proper plan can we work well. Early rising can allow us enough time to get ready for your work. So we say that those who always gets up late should make an effort to get up early.

For more than six million American children, coming home after school means coming home to an empty house. All of them have something 1. common. They spend part of each day alone. They are called latchkey children, who look after 2. (them) while their parents work.

Lynette Smith was once the headmaster of a school. She said, “We had a school rule against 3. (wear) jewelry. A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys fastened. I was 4. (constant) telling them to put them inside their shirts. There were so many keys. It never came to my mind 5. they meant.” Slowly, she learned they were house keys.

She and her husband began talking to the children. Fear is the 6. (big) problem faced by children at home alone. One in each three latchkey children were scared. Many had nightmares and were worried about their own 7. (safe).

The most common way latchkey children deal with their fears is by hiding. It might be in a shower still, under a bed, 8. in a closet. The second is TV. They’ll often play it at high volume. 9. Smiths learned it’s hard to get statistics on latchkey children. Most parents are unwilling 10. (admit) they leave their children alone.

    At my heaviest I weighed 370 pounds. I had a very poor relationship with food: I used it to ________ bad feelings, to make myself feel better, and to celebrate. Worried about my health, I tried many different kinds of  ________ but nothing worked. I came to believe that I could do nothing about my __________

When I was 50, my weight problem began to affect me ________ . I didn’t want to live the rest of my life with this ________ weight any more.

That year, I________ a seminar where we were asked to create a project that would touch the world. A seminar leader shared her ________ story —she had not only 125 pounds, but also raised $25,000 for homeless children._____ by her story, I created the As We Heal(痊愈), the World Heals _________. My goal was to lose 150 pounds in one year and raise $50,000________ a movement founded 30 years ago to end hunger. This combination of healing myself and healing the world  ________ me as the perfect solution.______I began my own personal weight program, I was filled with the fear that I would ______ the same difficulties that beat me before. While the ________ hung over my head, there were also signs that I was headed down the right _________. I sent letters to everyone I knew, telling them about my project. It worked perfectly. Donations began __________in from hundreds of people.

Of course, I also took some practical steps to lose weight. I consulted with a physician(内科医生), I hired a fitness coach, and I began to eat small and __________ meals. My fund-raising focus also gave me new motivation to exercise _________.

A year later, I________ my goal: I lost 150 pounds and raised $50,000! I feel that I’ve been given a second life to devote to something that is __________ and enormous.

1.A.add B.mix C.kill D.share

2.A.diets B.drinks C.fruits D.dishes

3.A.height B.ability C.wisdom D.weight

4.A.temporarily B.recently C.seriously D.secretly

5.A.ideal B.extra C.normal D.low

6.A.attended B.organized C.recommended D.mentioned

7.A.folk B.success C.adventure D.science

8.A.Surprised B.Amused C.Influenced D.Disturbed

9.A.project B.business C.system D.custom

10.A.in search of B.in need of C.in place of D.in support of

11.A.scared B.considered C.confused D.struck

12.A.As B.Until C.If D.Unless

13.A.get over B.run into C.look for D.put aside

14.A.excitement B.joy C.anger D.fear

15.A.row B.hall C.path D.street

16.A.breaking B.flooding C.jumping D.stepping

17.A.heavy B.full C.expense D.healthy

18.A.regularly B.limitlessly C.suddenly D.randomly

19.A.set B.reached C.missed D.dropped

20.A.stressful B.painful C.meaningful D.peaceful

Here’s how yo-yo dieting affects your body and your mind

Yo-yo dieting, also known as weight cycling, occurs when a person experiences periods of weight loss followed by weight gain followed by weight loss and so on and so on. The effects of this weight cycling are significant, even when the weight lost and gained is as little as 10 pounds. 1..

It can make you gain weight

While dieting may help you lose a few pounds at first, it only works temporarily. Your body responds to the lack of calories by turning to lean muscle mass for energy. Once you have returned to your normal eating habits, the weight comes back on –2..

3.

Yo-yo dieting may increase the risk for heart disease and sudden death in post-menopausal（绝经后期）women. Studies found that when normal-weight women experienced periods of weight cycling, they were 3.5 times more likely to have sudden death than women whose weight remained stable. In the same study, yo-yo dieting increased a woman’s risk of death by 66 percent.

It can be damaging to your skin

Dermatologist (a doctor who studies and treats skin diseases) Robin Evans weighed in on the effect that yo-yo dieting has on the skin. “The up and down weight losses and gains can have harmful effects on the skin especially on the face with stretching and contracting the skin,” said Evans. 4..

It plays games with your mind

Yo-yo dieting is hard on the body, 5.. Repeatedly gaining and losing weight can leave dieters feeling more depressed about their weight and losing self-belief as a result.

If you’re a yo-yo-dieter, talk to your health care provider about lifestyle changes that can help you maintain a stable and healthy weight for years to come.

A.It only works temporarily

B.It can damage your heart

C.but in the form of fat, not muscle

D.but it’s even harder on the mind

E.but with a smaller size, you will make yourself less friendly

F.The result ends up more wrinkles and an overall effect of aging the skin

G.We turned to the experts to find out how yo-yo dieting can affect your body and your mind

What will power your house in the future? Nuclear, wind, or solar power? According to scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, it might be leaves – but man-made ones.

Natural leaves are able to change sunlight and water into energy. It is known as photosynthesis (光合作用). Now researchers have found a way to copy this seemingly simple process.

The man-made leaf developed by Daniel Nocera and his partners at MIT can be seen as a special chip with catalysts (催化剂). Similar to natural leaves, it can split water into hydrogen and oxygen when put into a bucket of water. The hydrogen and oxygen gases are then stored in a fuel cell (电池), which uses those two materials to produce electricity.

A man-made leaf is not a new idea. The first man-made leaf was invented in 1997 but was too expensive and changeable for practical use. The new leaf, on the contrary, is made of cheap materials, easy to use and highly stable. In laboratory studies, Nocera showed that a man-made leaf prototype (原型) could operate continuously for at least 45 hours without a drop in activity.

The wonderful improvements come from Nocera’s recent discovery of several powerful, new, inexpensive catalysts. These catalysts make the energy change inside the leaf more efficient with water and sunlight. Right now, the new leaf is about 10 times more efficient at carrying out photosynthesis than a natural one. Besides, the machine can run in whatever water is available; that is, it doesn’t need pure water. This is important for some countries that don’t have enough pure water.

With the goal to “make each home its own power station” and “giving energy to the poor”, scientists believe that the new machine could be widely used in developing countries, especially in India and rural China.

1.What will give power to our house in the future, according to MIT?

A. Man-made leaves.    B. Nuclear.

C. Solar power.    D. Wind.

2.Which of the following orders correctly shows how the man-made leaf is used to produce electricity?

a. man-made leaves split water into hydrogen and oxygen

b. the hydrogen and oxygen gases are stored in a fuel cell

c. the man-made leaves are put in water

d. the fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity

A. cbad.    B. bcad.

C. cabd.    D. cadb.

3.What does the underlined “stable” in the 4th paragraph mean?

A. Secure.    B. Powerful.

C. Unnatural.    D. Unchangeable.

4.The aim of the scientists at MIT in developing the new man-made leaves is to           .

A. build up more power stations in the world

B. provide cheaper energy for developing countries

C. offer people in developing countries access to pure water

D. gain a deeper understanding of the photosynthesis process

    Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may soon be a useful tool for doctors. It may help them better understand and treat diseases like breast cancer in ways that were never before possible.

Rishi Rawat teaches AI at the University of Southern California’s (USC) Clinical Science Center in Los Angeles. He is part of a team of scientists who are researching how AI and machine learning can more easily recognize cancerous growths in the breast. Rawat provides information about cancer cells to a computer. He says this data helps the machine learn. “. . . You can put the data into computers and they will learn the patterns and the pattern recognition is important to making decisions.”

David Agus is another USC researcher. He says machines are not going to take the place of doctors. “Computers will not treat patients, but they will help make certain decisions and look for things that the human brain can’t recognize by itself. Once a confirmed cancerous growth is removed, doctors still have to treat the patient to reduce the risk of cancer returning. The form of treatment depends on the kind of cancer.”

Currently, researchers take a thin piece of tissue, put it on a small piece of glass and add color to better see the cells. That process could take days or even longer. Scientists say artificial intelligence can do something better than just count cells. Through machine learning, it can recognize complex patterns, or structures, and learn how the cells are organized.

The hope is that machines will soon be able to make a quick identification of cancer that is free of human mistakes. “All of a sudden, we have the computing power to really do it in real time. . . We couldn’t have done this, we didn’t have the computing power to do this several years ago, but now it’s all changed.” Agus adds that the process could be done for almost no cost in the developing world. He says that having a large amount of information about patients is important for a machine to effectively do its job in medicine.

The University of Southern California researchers are now only studying breast cancer. But doctors predict artificial intelligence will one day make a difference in all forms of cancer.

1.In Rishi Rawat’s research, ________.

A. the data put into computers contributes to cancer recognition

B. many cancers are being studied at the moment

C. machine learning has replaced doctors’ work

D. the focus is on the cure for cancer

2.David Agus’s words in Paragraph 3 are used to ________.

A. provide some advice for doctors

B. introduce the development of cancer

C. appeal to scientists to research into cancer

D. explain the function of AI in treating cancer

3.What can we infer from the text ?

A. AI can make decisions for doctors.

B. Developing countries might be lack of funds.

C. AI will hopefully make an accurate identification of cancer.

D. Computing power has long helped with the identification of cancer.

4.What is the author’s attitude towards AI used in treating cancer?

A. Positive. B. Indifferent.

C. Doubtful. D. Negative.

    It is obvious that all of our childhood memories are not accidental. When you are a child, every scent, every sound, every move, every toy, the first day of school, the first kiss, the first step. . . Everything together makes what is the personality of a man. All these are pieces of one whole entity.

I was about 6 years old. My mom's best friend left to another town and asked my mom to stay at her place with me for two days in order to look after her two sons. One was a little older than I was. and the second boy appeared to be super grown-up, for he was already fourteen. I always enjoyed staying at their place.

I remember the second day we were supposed to have the come-back party for my mom's friend at her place. I woke up. Mom went to work and reminded me to be nice and clean by the time she came back. I stayed with Tony, the older of the boys and suddenly somebody called him and though he was not permitted to leave me alone-he left. He said it would not be long. But it took him forever. I realized that I was alone. I could not come out of the house, so I opened the window. I was so desperate. So lonely. So betrayed. At that moment I pulled the curtain so strongly that I fell on the floor. And there I was standing-one little criminal-desperate to escape and knowing that I would be punished for destroying the curtain that was not even ours.

But then something changed. I stopped weeping. I looked around and realized that I was in a safe place, and that mom would come back and kiss me no matter what I had done.

This was a moment of pure happiness, not the happiness of getting a new toy or a dog, or going to the party of your best friend. It was the moment of clarity for me-the first time in my life when I realized that I was happy to have my mom and that I was safe. My eyes saw the world in different shades that moment. And by the way-I was not punished for the curtain. I fell asleep on my mom's knees.

1.What is the best title for this passage?

A. An Unforgettable Party

B. A Childhood Memory

C. A Happy Day in My Mom's Best Friend's Home

D. The Rules You Should Follow

2.What best describes the author's feelings toward childhood memories?

A. Childhood memories are easy to forget.

B. They make what is the personality of a man.

C. Good memories are always much easier for us to remember.

D. Childhood memories are always strange and incomprehensible.

3.What happened to the author when he was 6 years old?

A. His family moved to another apartment.

B. He always fought with mom's friend's children for toys.

C. He was punished by his mom for destroying her friend's curtain.

D. He was locked inside a house and failed to get out by the window.

4.In the last paragraph, the word " It " refers to______.

A. the moment he received a present from his mom

B. the time he spent in mom's friend's home

C. the moment he realized his mom's love

D. the time he destroyed the curtain

Whistler World ski Snowboard Festival

There are many reasons why the World Ski& Snowboard Festival has been so popular for the past 22 years. Known to locals as WSSF, the festival combines spring energy with Whistlers unique mountain culture. It is being held from 10th April to 15th April, at the Whistler Conference Centre in Whistler. Canada. There are photography, filmmaking, ski and snowboard competitions.

WSSF Schedule

Below are some of the events.

Tuesday, April 10

Eight famous adventurers give visual stories to the audience. The eight people include mountain bikers Darren Berrecloth and Hans Rey, climber John Long, diver Jill Heinerth, snow boarder Alex Warburton, skier Johnny Thrash, and adventurers Casey Brown and Ted Baird.

Wednesday, April 11

This free exhibit gives you a deeper look at mountain culture. It goes further than simply landscapes and wildlife. The exhibit will be open to everyone from April 1l to April 13.

Teams have 72 hours to shoot, edit and produce a short film taken within 100 kilometres of Whistler Village. Judges will choose just one winner for“ Best of show”.

Thursday, April 12

Six photographers compete to amaze the judges and the audience with pictures that record sports, culture and the human spirit.

Friday, April 13

Whistler Blackcomb is the fourth stop in British Columbia, Canada, for this snowboard contest. The contest is free to enter and the two champions (man and woman) will share C $50, 000.

Saturday, April 14

Competitors include a mix of racing legends. The audience can view the ski race for free. * The ski race depends on the weather and is scheduled for Saturday, April 14 but may be moved to Friday, April 13-check wssf. com for up-to-date information.

1.What can we learn about the World Ski Snowboard Festival?

A. It is a seven-day festival

B. It is held in April every year.

C. It has a history of over twenty years.

D. It is best known for whistlers mountain culture.

2.What can visitors do during the World Ski Snowboard Festival?

A. Enjoy films made by competitors on April 11.

B. See eight famous mountain bikers on April 10.

C. Watch a ski race that will definitely happen on Saturday.

D. View an exhibit featuring mountain culture on April 12.

3.Which of the events mentioned in the text offers a prize?

A. The ski race.

B. The snowboard contest.

C. The photography competition.

D. The filmmaking competition.

疫情期间，学校都延期开学，老师通过建立QQ学习群来组织教学和管理。假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack来信询问QQ学习群对居家学习是否真的有帮助，请你回复。

回信内容包括：

1. QQ学习群的利

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3. 你的观点

参考词汇：新型冠状病毒肺炎：COVID-19；：QQ学习群：QQ study group

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2.注意回信的开头和结尾，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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