Stories are shared in many ways. They are described in books and magazines. They are read around the campfire at night. They are randomly distributed from stand-alone booths. But what else?

To revive （复兴）literature in the era of fast news and smartphone addiction, Short Edition, a French publisher of short-form literature, has set up more than 30 story dispensers （分发机）in the USA in the past years to deliver fiction at the push of a button at restaurants, universities and government offices.

Francis Ford Coppola, the film director and winemaker, liked the idea so much that he invested in the company and placed a dispenser at his Cafe Zoetrope in San Francisco. Last month public libraries in some other cities announced they would be setting them up, too. There is one on the campus at Penn State. A few can be found in downtown West Palm Beach, Fla. And Short Edition plans to announce more, including at the Los Angeles International Airport.

“Everything old is new again," said Andrew Nurkin, the director of the Free Library of Philadelphia, which is one of the libraries that set up the dispensers. “We want people to be easily exposed to literature. We want to advance literacy among children and inspire their creativity.

Here's how a dispenser works： It has three buttons on top indicating choices for stories that can be read in one minute, three minutes or five minutes. When a button is pushed, a short story is printed. The stories are free. They are chosen from a computer category of more than 100,000 original submissions by writers whose works have been evaluated by Short Edition's judges, and transmitted over a mobile network. Offerings can be tailored to specific interests, like children's fiction or romance. Short Edition gets stories for its category by holding writing contests.

Short Edition set up its first booth in 2016 and has 150 machines worldwide. “The idea is to make people happy," said Kristan Leroy, director of Short Edition, “There is too much unhappiness today. ”

1.What do we know about the stories sent by dispensers?

A.They are expensive.

B.They are short in form.

C.They can be read on smartphones.

D.They are mainly taken from magazine literature.

2.Where can you find the popularity of story dispensers in America?

A.In paragraph 3.

B.In paragraph 4.

C.In paragraph 5.

D.In paragraph 6.

3.Which is the main purpose of setting up the dispensers according to Andrew Nurkin?

A.To get rid of people's smartphone addiction.

B.To reduce the financial stress of libraries.

C.To make people have access to literature.

D.To advertise the network literature.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Online Reading: a Virtual Tour

B.Short Edition, a French Publisher

C.Everything Old Will Be Popular Again

D.Taste of Literature, at the Push of a Button

    Many Chinese institutions of higher education have been attempting to become more globalized by making their websites available in different languages to better communicate with potential foreign students and promote their academic achievements.

In late June, 20 universities gathering at Shanghai International Studies University for a meeting regarding overseas communication said that their websites are available in foreign languages.

For example, the SISU website now is available in 28 languages. The website's multilingual contents include over 7, 000 articles about topics such as Chinese culture,

Chinese society as well as information about Shanghai. Some articles are from foreign media, foreign embassies and official websites of foreign government agencies.

During the meet, the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology said that 43, 000 visits to its new English website launched in January were made from overseas, accounting for nearly two﹣thirds of the total visits. Jiang Feng, Party Chief of SISU, said that overseas communication is now a key focus for schools to interact with the world and improve their influence.

Tsinghua University in Beijing was among the first universities on the Chinese mainland to open accounts on international social media platforms in 2015. Around 2,000 updates, including pictures, videos and live broadcasts, are made each year on such platforms. The topics are usually related to the institution's major events or student and alumni（校友）activities.

"Updates regarding our master's programs taught in English and those about the school's performance in the latest world university rankings usually enjoy the highest popularity, " says Lin Yuan, deputy director of the global communication office at Tsinghua University.

Xiang Debao, a professor from SISU's School of Journalism and Communication, says that a recent research conducted by his team showed that a university's influence in cyberspace（通讯） has positive relationship with its visibility in the real world.

1.Why did the 20 universities gather at Shanghai International Studies University?

A.To deal with some academic issues.

B.To explore the way for universities to go global.

C.To exchange students in some international courses.

D.To discuss articles from foreign media and official websites.

2.Which of the following appeals to foreign visits most?

A.Accounts about the development of Shanghai.

B.The institution's major events and student activities.

C.The history of Shanghai International Studies University.

D.The latest information of a master's course taught in English.

3.What does Xiang Debao think of a university's influence in cyberspace?

A.Vital.

B.Slight.

C.Worthless.

D.Imperfect.

4.What can be concluded from the text?

A.Tsinghua University was the first to open international social media platforms.

B.Multilanguage website earned more foreign visits than national ones in the SISU.

C.Only 20 universities in China approved of websites available in different languages.

D.The ranking of a university in the world plays a main role in its international influence.

    Stan Lee, who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Hollywood by introducing human superheroes such as Spider﹣Man, the Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk, died in November, 2018. He was 95.

As the top writer at Marvel Comics, Lee was widely considered the architect of the contemporary comic book. He renewed the industry in the 1960s by offering the costumes and action while insisting on complicated plots, college﹣level dialogue, science fiction, even philosophy. Millions responded to the unlikely mix of realistic fantasy, and many of his characters, including Spider﹣Man, the Hulk and X﹣Men went on to become stars of blockbuster films.

Lee considered the comic﹣book medium an art form. He came up with a new comic book every day for 10 years. He hit his peak in the 1960s when he brought the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Spider﹣Man, Iron Man and numerous others to life.

Lee knew his work was different, proudly noting that stories were drawn out over several issues to better develop characters, situations and themes. The characters were normal people changed into superheroes through no fault of their own. "The beauty of Stan Lee's characters is that they were characters first and superheroes next, " Jeff Kline, executive producer of the "Men in Hack" animated television series, told The Blade of Toledo. Some of Lee's creations became symbols of social change ﹣ Spider﹣Man represented 60s'America, for example.

Lee scripted most of Marvel's superhero comics, including the Avengers and the X﹣Men. In 1972, he became Marvels publisher and editorial director. Four years later, 72 million copies of Spider﹣Man were sold. CBS turned the Hulk into a successful TV series. A Spider﹣Man series ran briefly in 1978. Both characters were featured in animated TV series. The first big﹣budget movie based on Lee's characters, "X﹣Men", was a hit in 2000, earning more than ＄130 million at North American theaters. "Spider﹣Man" did even better, taking in more than ＄400 million in 2002.

1.Where does Lee's characters' beauty lie according to Jeff Kline?

A.They are symbols of social change.

B.They are characters in both series and films.

C.They are ordinary but can save others in emergency.

D.They are unique people from all walks of life.

2.What can we learn from the text?

A.Lee was a productive writer.

B.Lee prefers simple plots and science fiction.

C.Lee reached his best in the 1970s.

D.Spider﹣Man was Lee's first big﹣budget movie.

3.Which work of Lee's made more profits?

A.The Hulk.

B.Spider﹣Man.

C.X﹣Men.

D.Iron Man

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A.The loss of a master.

B.A pioneer in comic books.

C.Master works of Stan Lee.

D.Stan Lee's contributions to the USA.

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1.What's the $ 1,000 College JumpStart Scholarship mainly based on?

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C.Protecting wildlife. D.Helping black students.

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C.Daniel White. D.Andrew H. Ragland.

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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。

The most delicious memories seem to happen during the holidays. And like a squirrel preparing for winter, I put them away to enjoy slowly during the long winter months. Sometimes, I enjoy them for years.

Among them are sweetest recollections: my little girls at the church play and the moment they got their first angel wings; a pink dolly stroller(手推车) wheeled into the bedroom with a tiny voice declaring, ''Look what Santa Claus brought me! ''; or New Year's snowmen wearing bright scarves borrowed from a grandma's fragrant drawer.

But there is one memory that is a little bittersweet -- sort of like 80% dark chocolate, but still good for you.

This story brings to mind a colorful candy dish and a very little boy. The occasion was somewhere between Christmas and New Year's when a few candies in a dish remained behind, a bright spot in dull winter gray.

Wrapped in December's chill, my then 3-year old grandson, Justin, and I had dashed from the warmth of my parked car into the building where I planned to take care of a few work-related tasks.

A smiling secretary greeted us as we brushed the snowflakes and rubbed our hands to chase the cold. Then with my grandchild close to my side, I busied myself, finishing the items of business that had brought us there. But while his hand remained in mine, his eyes fell on the candy dish sitting nearby.

As we turned to leave, the thoughtful and very observant woman behind the desk asked the question all children wait to hear.

''Honey, '' the kindly woman said, peering over her glasses at Justin. ''Would you like a candy bar? '' she asked, her hand pushing the dish close for an easier reach.

The boy looked up questioningly, his eyes meeting mine, permission hanging in the air. A slight nod from me and then a hurried beeline to the candy dish followed. One candy bar was already in his hand.

Para 1: ''Justin! '' I said from the doorway.

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Para 2: In the humor of the moment, I felt something hard to swallow.

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假定你是李华，你校计划成立“读英文名著”小组，请用英语给你的外教Wilson写一封信邀请他加入，内容包括：

1. 成立的目的；

2. 活动时间和地点；

3. 请他加入的理由。

注意：1. 词数 80 左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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The giant panda，also 1. (know)as panda bear or simply panda，is a bear native  2.south central China. In the past many years，the giant panda  3. (drive)out of the lowland areas where it once lived as a result of farming，deforestation and other  4.  (develop). Wild population estimates vary：one estimate shows that there are about 1，590 individuals 5.(1ive)in the wild，while a 2006 study estimated that this figure could be as high as 2,000 to 3,000. Some reports also show that  6.  number of giant pandas in the wild is on the rise.

The West first learned of the giant panda on March 11，1869，7. the French missionary(传教士)Armand David received a panda skin from a hunter. In 1936，Ruth Harkness became the first Westerner  8. (bring)a live giant panda named Su Lin to the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. To protect the pandas，in 2012，Earthwatch Institute，a global nonprofit that teams volunteers with scientists to conduct important  9. (science)research，launched a program called“On the Trail of Giant Panda”. This program，based in the Wolong National Nature Reserve，allows volunteers to work up close with pandas cared for in captivity (圈养)，and help them 10. (gradual)adapt to life in the wild.

    Have you ever noticed how the way you feel about yourself sometimes depends on whether or not you get confirmation of your value from others?

I have______a lot about nurturing a positive identity of love and appreciation from the man who taught me to train dogs.

First, he started out by ______his dogs with love and respect, and by showing them an infinite amount of______as they were learning.

Then, the______thing he did was a true stroke of genius. He would cut a small piece of______for each dog. He would place it in the dog's sleeping area, for him to______each night. He would also take this carpet during the______and set it down in various locations, and sit the dog on the carpet, as he______the dog for being good.

Next, Frank would teach the dog to______the carpet himself, and carry it to_____ they were going. The dog would then set the carpet down when they______, with Frank all of the time praising him. Now Frank said, "The dog begins to feel that he truly______in every place he travels to, and no matter where he goes, he______my love and appreciation. "

If this strategy______so brilliantly with dogs, would it not work just______with human beings?

1.A.learned B.accumulated C.improved D.distinguished

2.A.pleasing B.treating C.surrounding D.chasing

3.A.sympathy B.comfort C.patience D.honor

4.A.first B.last C.next D.least

5.A.cloth B.meat C.area D.carpet

6.A.lie on B.hide in C.stand beside D.play with

7.A.morning B.afternoon C.evening D.day

8.A.blamed B.encouraged C.praised D.accompanied

9.A.carry with B.care for C.cut up D.pick up

10.A.wherever B.whenever C.however D.whatever

11.A.ran B.stopped C.stood D.turned

12.A.participated B.breaks C.belongs D.corresponds

13.A.receives B.expects C.ignores D.takes

14.A.works B.goes C.agrees D.applies

15.A.as possible B.as well C.better than D.still less

    Travelling with friends can be an absolutely amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could end up ruining your friendship. 1. Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible.

2. Sure，you and your friends probably have some similar interests，but that’s not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy，go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time.  Have each person categorize activities or sights into“must—see”“want to see”and“would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions.

·Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling—from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case，share your requirements directly with your travel companions. 3. Have a conversation when problems arise，for communication is the key.

·Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group—or even just one other person—you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine，but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you. 4.

·Get off your phone. Of course，your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member，or in the event of a work emergency，but other than that，try to stay off your phone. 5. After all，the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it!

A. Give each other some space.

B. Include at least one activity for everyone.

C. And remember that consideration and respect go a long way.

D. At the same time，listen to their concerns and be respectful of them.

E. Don’t respond to non-urgent work contact or send messages frequently.

F. It’s especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places.

G. So it's important to make sure you and your friend(s)are on the same page.

    Sparrow is a fast-food chain with 200 restaurants. Some years ago, the group to which Sparrow belonged was taken over by another company. Although Sparrow showed no sign of declining, the chain was generally in an unhealthy state. With more and more fast-food concepts reaching the market, the Sparrow menu had to struggle for attention. And to make matters worse, its new owner had no plans to give it the funds it required.

Sparrow failed to grow for another two years. Until a new CEO, Carl Pearson, decided to build up its market share. He did a survey, which showed that consumers who already used Sparrow restaurants were extremely positive about the chain, while customers of other fast-food chains were unwilling to turn away from them. Sparrow had to develop a new promotional campaign.

Pearson faced a battle over the future of the Sparrow brand. The chain’s owner now favored rebranding Sparrow as Marcy’s restaurants. Pearson resisted, arguing for an advertising campaign designed to convince customers that visits to Sparrow restaurants were fun. Such an attempt to establish a positive relationship between a company and the general public was unusual for that time. Pearson strongly believed that numbers were the key to success, rather than customers’ spending power. Finally, the owner accepted his idea.

The campaign itself changed the traditional advertising style of the fast-food industry. The TV ads of Sparrow focused on entertainment and featured original songs performed by a variety of stars. Instead of showing the superiority of a specific product, the intention was to put Sparrow in the hearts of potential customers.

Pearson also made other decisions which he believed would contribute to the new Sparrow image. For example, he offered to lower the rent of any restaurants which achieved a certain increase in their turnover (营业额)

These efforts paid off, and Sparrow soon became one of the most successful fast-food chains in the regions where it operated.

1.Which was one of the problems Sparrow faced before Pearson became CEO?

A.The number of its customers was declining.

B.Its customers found the food unhealthy.

C.It was in need of financial support.

D.Most of its restaurants were closed.

2.For what purpose did Pearson start the advertising campaign?

A.To build a good relationship with the public.

B.To stress the unusual tradition of Sparrow.

C.To learn about customers’ spending power.

D.To meet the challenge from Marcy’s restaurants.

3.What do know about the TV ads of Sparrow?

A.They changed people’s views on pop stars.

B.They amused the public with original songs.

C.They focused on the superiority of its products.

D.They influenced the eating habits of the audience.

4.What was Pearson’s achievement as a CEO?

A.He managed to pay off Sparrow’s debts.

B.He made Sparrow much more competitive.

C.He helped Sparrow take over a company.

D.He improved the welfare of Sparrow employees.

    It's common knowledge that the woman in Leonardo da Vinci's most famous painting seems to look back at observers, following them with her eyes no matter where they stand in the room. But this common knowledge turns out wrong.

A new study finds that the woman in the painting is actually looking out at an angle that's 15.4 degrees off to the observer's right—well outside of the range that people normally believe when they think someone is looking right at them. In other words, said the study author, Horstmann, ''She's not looking at you. '' This is somewhat ironic, because the entire phenomenon of a person's gaze (凝视) in a photograph or painting seeming to follow the viewer is called the ''Mona Lisa effect''. That effect is absolutely real, Horstmann said. If a person is illustrated or photographed looking straight ahead, even people viewing the portrait from an angle will feel they are being looked at. As long as the angle of the person’s gaze is no more than about 5 degrees off to either side, the Mona Lisa effect occurs.

Horstmann and his co-author were studying this effect for its application in the creation of artificial-intelligence avatars(虚拟头像) when Horstmann took a long look at the ''Mona Lisa'' and realized she wasn't looking at him. To make sure it wasn't just him, the researchers asked 24 people to view images of the ''Mona Lisa'' on a computer screen.

So why do people repeat the belief that her eyes seem to follow the viewer? Horstmann isn't sure. It's possible, he said, that people have the desire to be looked at, so they think the woman is looking straight at them. Or maybe the people who first coined the term ''Mona Lisa effect'' just thought it was a cool name.

1.What is generally believed about the woman in the painting ''Mona Lisa''?

A.She attracts the viewers to look back.

B.She seems mysterious because of her eyes.

C.She fixes her eyes on the back of the viewers.

D.She looks at the viewers wherever they stand.

2.What gaze range in a painting will cause the Mona Lisa effect?

A. B.

C. D.

3.Why was the experiment involving 24 people conducted?

A.To confirm Horstmann's belief.

B.To create artificial-intelligence avatars.

C.To calculate the angle of Mona Lisa's gaze.

D.To explain how the Mona Lisa effect can be applied.

4.What can we learn from the text?

A.Horstmann thinks it's cool to coin the term “Mona Lisa effect”.

B.The Mona Lisa effect contributes to the creation of artificial intelligence.

C.Feeling being gazed at by Mona Lisa may be caused by the desire for attention.

D.The position of the ruler in the experiment will influence the viewers' judgment.

    Sometimes we may find that every week there are a lot of new stories about how climate change is affecting the planet, or new plans to battle its effects. But the concept itself isn’t new at all — in fact, scientists have been exploring questions about climate change for almost 200 years.

The idea of ''greenhouse gases'' goes back to 1824, when Joseph Fourier wondered what was regulating the earth's temperature. Fourier concluded that the atmosphere must be responsible for containing the heat absorbed from the sun and described it as a box with a glass lid: As light shines through the glass, the inside gets warmer as the lid traps the heat. As Fourier's ideas spread, it came to be called ''the greenhouse effect''.

Scientists continued to study the greenhouse effect. Not until a Swedish chemist named Svante Arrhenius came along, did scientists understand how global warming actually works. After years of work, Arrhenius determined that the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere did in fact have a direct effect on global temperatures.

Arrhenius found that CO2, and other gases trap radiation, which warms the atmosphere. Arrhenius was the first to suspect that burning coal could contribute to the greenhouse effect. But Arrhenius welcomed the warming effect on the planet. At a lecture later that year, Arrhenius noted that creatures of a warmer earth ''might live under a milder sky and in less barren surroundings''.

While Arrhenius' findings won him the 1903 Nobel Prize in chemistry, scientists kept debating whether the greenhouse effect was increasing until 1950, when researchers finally began to find strong data supporting it. By the end of the 1950s, American scientists had been sounding the alarm on the long-term consequences of climate change. Climate change research has come a long way since Fourier first described the greenhouse effect — still, maybe Arrhenius should have been more careful of what he wished for.

1.What does the underlined word ''it'' in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.The climate change. B.The greenhouse effect.

C.The atmosphere. D.The heat from the sun.

2.When did the scientists first find evidence for the bad effect of global warming?

A.In 1824. B.In 1903.

C.In 1950. D.200 years ago.

3.What's the author's attitude towards Arrhenius' wish?

A.Optimistic. B.Negative.

C.Neutral. D.Ambiguous.

4.What's the main idea of the text?

A.Causes of climate change. B.Effects of greenhouse gases.

C.Findings about global warming. D.Explorations on climate change.

    Drone X Pro is a shining star on the drone(无人机) market. Here's why it's gone viral.

How does Drone X Pro work？

Start by installing the Drone app to your smartphone (Android and iOS). It takes just minutes. After that, just install(安装)the battery in your drone and launch the app. You're now ready to fly your Drone X Pro！

Why is this drone so special？

The drone is about the size of a large screen smartphone. It's so small that it fits in any pocket or handbag！

Here's the best part: flying is extremely easy. There's no experience required to fly this drone. You can easily control and fly this drone，even if you've never flown a drone in your life. Flying the drone is smooth and natural as riding a bike. Our friend's son came over to the office, and he figured out how to fly the drone in just minutes. You can't imagine how stable and smooth his controls are！

Once you own this drone，you can enjoy amazing HD pictures of nature，friends，and families. It's a blast！

How much does it cost？

Now，Drone X Pro sells for ＄150 each online and two at a discount of 80％. It's a great deal！If you're not satisfied, return it and you can get your money back.

Because of the easy use，portability, low price，and small size，it's absolutely worth it！

Just imagine amazing pictures and videos you'll be taking with your new Drone X Pro. If you've never flown a drone before，this is the time to start！

Call now！ 400-800-7832 or order yours from the official website www. dronexpro. com.

1.What makes Drone X Pro different from the other drones？

A.It is easy to carry. B.It is unnecessary to install.

C.It is complex to control. D.It is expensive to afford.

2.How does the advertisement prove flying Drone X Pro easy？

A.By sharing some experience. B.By presenting a vivid picture.

C.By stating its operating steps. D.By giving a specific example.

3.How much should you pay to purchase two such drones online？

A.＄120. B.＄150.

C.$240. D.$ 300.

假如你是李华，想邀请外教Peter一起参加学校组织的春游活动，请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：

1. 活动详情：需徒步约20km，当中设有5个休息点；

2. 时间：4月26日早晨6:40校门口出发，返回时间约为下午2:00；

地点：九龙湖 (Jiu Long Lake)；

注意：1．词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。

Dear Peter,

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Yours sincerely，

Li Hua

单词拼写

1.The books are mostly pictures, with a s_____________ version of the story for young children.

2.Canada is a country c_____________ of many different nationalities as well as foreign immigrants who make up the majority of its population.

3.Some students tend to feel a______________ before exams and that may affect their performance.

4.One reason for her preference for city life is that she can have easy a____________ to places like shops and restaurants.

5.Polly was p_____________ as to why the old man didn’t get lost in the heavy fog.

6.He was not a____________ of her presence until she spoke to him.

7.British English differs from American English in many aspects, such as spelling, grammar, v____________ and so on.

8.Pompeii, once a busy and wealthy city, was completely d_____________ in the volcanic eruption.

9.He was extremely f_____________ because he was the only one who had survived the air crash.

10.With the teacher’s patient explanation, the children have g_____________ learnt how to act properly in a drama.

阅读下面短文，在标有序号的空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中单词的正确形式

The Water Splashing Festival (泼水节) of the Dai ethnic minority falls in April. It is the most important festival 1. (observe) by the Dai people in the Dehong area of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province.

During the festival 2.lasts three or four days, people are dressed in their best clothes and participate in a variety of rich and colorful 3.(activity). Dragon boat racing, fireworks displays and other performances such as Peacock Dance 4.(hold) on the first day. And the most popular event 5.(be) water-splashing on the second day. People splash water on each other, hoping to take away sicknesses and disasters. The wetter you get, the 6.(lucky) you will be. The last day is usually for the young people to play games as a way 7.(express) their love for each other.

The Water Splashing Festival 8.(vivid) exhibits the Dai’s respect for water and the culture of music and dance, food, and costumes. It is also a cultural bridge 9.Xishuangbanna and Southeast Asian countries that share 10.same festival culture of water-splashing.

    I became a gardener when I was twelve. My early _________ of gardening may not have originated from my love for nature. It was to _________ my parents.

At that time, we had a big yard in which a beautiful maple tree stood. But my mother often looked with _________ at this work of natural art. Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish to her, “something else to _________!” Seeing the neighbors busy with gardening, my father even thought it a waste of time.

At that age, I always did something _________ to whatever my parents did! If gardening were something they found _________, I would plant a garden!

I planted some lily seeds in the yard. But they failed to _________. I continued to plant sunflower seeds and roses. Wild _________ joy, I found the first rose bloom. One by one, the flowers bloomed their heads off. _________, I was touched by this land of wonder.

________, my parents showed no interest in my garden. My father even __________ at me because he found it was __________ to move around my garden to the driveway. To my mother’s __________, I put in her vase my real roses which, in her eyes, were merely weeds __________ flowers.

Regardless of their __________, I kept on planting my garden and __________ to enjoy the pleasure of gardening. Plants make such good companions: they breathe, they bloom, they __________ to care and love.

It has been many years since I made my first garden out of my desire to __________ my parent. Today I become known as Mrs. Greenthumbs, teaching gardening and hosting a gardening show, which makes my parents feel very __________. And now I could say it is my affection for __________ that makes me a real gardener.

1.A.memory B.dream C.intention D.design

2.A.please B.change C.help D.annoy

3.A.doubt B.appreciation C.surprise D.excitement

4.A.clean up B.care about C.break down D.come in

5.A.equal B.similar C.superior D.opposite

6.A.painful B.valuable C.upsetting D.interesting

7.A.break out B.come up C.reach out D.get out

8.A.with B.to C.in D.by

9.A.Luckily B.Cheerfully C.Regularly D.Eventually

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

11.A.glanced B.laughed C.shouted D.jumped

12.A.convenient B.troublesome C.enjoyable D.dangerous

13.A.sadness B.delight C.displeasure D.relief

14.A.other than B.rather than C.more than D.less than

15.A.dislike B.encouragement C.threat D.suggestion

16.A.decided B.stopped C.continued D.struggled

17.A.devote B.respond C.turn D.lead

18.A.challenge B.satisfy C.respect D.defeat

19.A.comfortable B.strange C.disappointed D.proud

20.A.freedom B.life C.growth D.nature

    Is it necessary to learn when we are in our 50s, 60s or even 70s? Most people think that when they get retired, they are supposed to be completely laid-back(安详放松), do something fun, or hang around. 1. It’s particularly important for the elderly.

Through learning, we know how to think, how to memorize, how to ask questions and even how to interact with others. According to a study, while we are learning, our brains create neural pathways that make us smarter. 2. The more we learn, the more new neural pathways develop in our brains.

When it comes to learning, it doesn’t mean we must load ourselves with lots of knowledge. What we need to do is just learn something we like day in and day out. 3. Everyone learns from bottom to up. If we have an interest in learning, the desire will naturally push us to move forward.

If we feel worn out, don’t be discouraged. 4. An old saying goes, “Birds of a feather flock together.” As long as we have partners to learn together, our learning excitement will come alive again. On the contrary, if we don’t learn, or choose to distance ourselves from others, we might be getting dumb, and slow; eventually, we lose energy and passion. Instead of being bored and dumb, why don’t we keep learning?

5. More importantly, learning broadens our horizons, helps us build up our confidence; bit by bit, it leads us to a way of finding the sense of value and achievement in the process of learning.

A.Look for a partner who has the same interest as you.

B.It’s never too old to learn.

C.In other words, our brains are active as we learn something new.

D.Don’t worry that you can’t learn well.

E.Learning makes us understand how much potential we have.

F.However, the truth is that learning makes us energetic and content.

G.You should set a high learning target.

    Facial expressions carry meaning that is determined by situations and relationships. For example, in American culture the smile is in general an expression of pleasure. Yet it also has other uses. A woman’s smile at a police officer does not carry the same meaning as the smile she gives to a young child. A smile may show love or politeness. It can also hide true feelings. It often causes confusion (困惑) across cultures. For example, many people in Russia smiling at strangers in public to be unusual and even improper. Yet many Americans smile freely at strangers in public places (although this is less common in big cities). Some Russians believe that Americans smile in the wrong places; some Americans believe that Russians don’t smile enough. In Southeast Asian cultures, a smile is frequently used to cover painful feelings. Vietnamese people may tell a sad story but end the story with a smile.

Our faces show emotions, but we should not attempt to “read” people from another culture as we would “read” someone from our own culture. The fact that members of one culture do not express their emotions as openly as members of another does not mean that they do not experience emotions. Rather, there are cultural differences in the amount of facial expressions permitted. For example, in public and in formal situations many Japanese do not show their emotions as freely as Americans do. When with friends, Japanese and Americans seem to show their emotions similarly.

It is difficult to generalize about Americans and facial expressiveness because of personal and cultural differences in the United States. People from certain cultural backgrounds in the United States seem to be more facially expressive than others. The key is to try not to judge people whose ways of showing emotion are different. If we judge according to our own cultural habits, we may make the mistake of “reading” the other person incorrectly.

1.What does the smile usually mean in the U.S.?

A.Joy. B.Politeness.

C.Love. D.Thankfulness.

2.The author mentions the smile of the Vietnamese to prove that smile can _________.

A.show friendliness to strangers

B.be used to hide true feelings

C.be used in the wrong places

D.show personal habits

3.What should we do before attempting to “read” people?

A.Figure out what they will do next.

B.Find out about their past experience.

C.Understand their cultural backgrounds.

D.Learn about their relations with others.

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

A.Appearance and Figure B.Smiles and Relationships

C.Habits and Emotions D.Facial Expressiveness

EP Portable Heater

We all know that the cost of heating our homes will continue to be a significant burden on the family budget. Now millions of people are saving on their heating bills with the EP Portable Heater. With over one million satisfied customers around the world, the new EP heats better and faster, saves more on heating bills, and runs almost silent.

The EP has no exposed heating parts that can cause a fire. The outside of EP only gets warm to the touch so that it will not burn children or pets.

The EP will not reduce oxygen in the room. With other heaters, you’ll notice that you get sleepy when the heat comes on because they are burning up oxygen.

The advanced EP also heats the room evenly, wall to wall and floor to ceiling. It comfortably covers an area up to 350 square feet. Other heaters heat rooms unevenly with most of the heat concentrated to the center of the room. And they only heat an area a few feet around the heater. With the EP, the temperature will not vary in any part of the room.

The EP comes with a 3-year warranty (保修) and a 60-day, no questions asked, satisfaction guarantee. If you are not totally satisfied, return it at our expense and your money will be given back to you.

Now, we have a special offer for 10 days, during which you can enjoy a half price discount and a free delivery. If you order after that, we reserve the right to either accept or reject order requests at the discounted price.

Take action right now!

1.From the passage, we can learn that the EP __________.

A.runs without any noise B.makes people get sleepy

C.doesn’t burn up oxygen D.is unsuitable for children and pets

2.The underlined word “evenly” in Paragraph 4 probably means __________.

A.separately B.equally

C.quickly D.continuously

3.The main purpose of the passage is to __________.

A.persuade people to buy the product

B.advise people to save on heating bills

C.report the new development of portable heaters

D.compare the functions of different heater brands

My First Marathon

A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.

I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.

The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s，I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!

The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.

Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted! At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!” By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again. By mile 21, I was starving！As I got close to mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running. I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.

Determined to be myself and free of worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.

1.Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year?

A.To appreciate the support of his teacher. B.To show he was not talented in sports.

C.To amuse the readers with a funny story. D.To share a precious memory.

2.How was the author’s first marathon?

A.He walked to the end. B.He quit halfway.

C.He got the first place. D.He made it.

3.What does the story mainly tell us?

A.A man owes his success to his family support. B.Failure is the mother of success.

C.A true winner is one with a great effort of will. D.Well begun is half done.

假定你是学生会主席李华，你校正在创建“和谐校园”。请你代表学生会给全校学生写一封倡议书，内容包括：

1. 倡议目的；

2. 倡议内容；

3. 提出呼吁。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：和谐校园harmonious campus

Dear fellow students,

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Student Union

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。

Two years ago, my class went on a five-day school trip in Paris! There was thirty of us and four teachers. We both went in one big and comfort coach. We watched a video and listened some CDs on the journey. It takes us only three hours to reach Paris. The hotel was very old, and the rooms were nice and the beds were great! When we went shopping, I tried to practise the French. We visited art galleries and I took lots of photo. The river trip was which I enjoyed most. Leave Paris made me sad as I had a lovely time there.

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。

Beijing 2022 Officially Launches Olympic Mascot

The new Olympic mascot will serve1.an ambassador(大使) for winter sports, bringing joy to those who take part in and watch the Olympic Winter Games.2. (recognize) as a Chinese national treasure, the panda is 3.  (deep) loved by people from all over the world, especially young people. As a mascot, it shows the strength and willpower of athletes and will help to promote the Olympic spirit.

Bing Dwen Dwen4. (cover) in a full-body “shell” made of ice, and the heart shape in its left hand represents the host county's welcome. The bright colours of the circles around5. (it) face represent ice and snow sport tracks, showing connectivity and advanced technologies. The new Olympic mascot looks like6.astronaut, embracing new technologies for a future with all7. (possible).

“Everywhere you go, you can feel the excitement and the expectation8.the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 are creating already,” said Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee. “The launch of the mascot today will generate even more interest for these Games, especially among young people. The mascot incorporates (包含) the9. (good) elements and characteristics of China and the Chinese people. What I can say already is that it10. (be) a wonderful ambassador for China and the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.”

    While standing in an airport security line recently, I got to witness first-hand what being the parent of a young adult really means.

A young woman of college age was in the line before me with her____loaded heavily. She was talking to her father who was standing a few feet away. “Dad, I____I'll call as soon as I get to Rome,” she said. He nodded nervously, and like any dad about to send their little girl across the ocean, ____wanted reassurance. “OK,” he said. And rocking backwards and forwards anxiously he continued, “But don't____! And your phone should work as soon as you____,but if it doesn't...”

Before he could finish, she____, “Dad, it will work! And if it doesn't, I'll call you with Laura's phone. I'll be____!”

He____agreeably, and I knew that when he looked at her, he didn't see a____woman about to start a great adventure. He saw a little girl taking her first nervous____on the school bus. It was time to be just as brave with this____as it was when she started school.

“Well, Dad. I'm off!” she____proudly as she loaded her belongings onto the X-ray belt. Then she walked to____them from the other side. And she____looked back at her dad again. However, I did. There he stood with____eyes. “Be brave," he must have been telling himself, as his____bank replaced his grown daughter with his little girl for a few more seconds. Then he____and walked away.

I____that young lady to her gate, and then watched her____a seat and wait for her plane to Rome. What a lucky young woman to have such a____father!

1.A.backpack B.phone C.father D.friend

2.A.predict B.admit C.expect D.promise

3.A.calmly B.randomly C.aimlessly D.desperately

4.A.forget B.hesitate C.panic D.worry

5.A.fly B.land C.return D.board

6.A.continued B.thought C.interrupted D.refused

7.A.urgent B.reliable C.fine D.careful

8.A.pushed B.nodded C.bowed D.left

9.A.confident B.nervous C.considerate D.generous

10.A.breaks B.measures C.chances D.steps

11.A.greeting B.goodbye C.meeting D.chance

12.A.objected B.whispered C.reminded D.announced

13.A.fetch B.load C.catch D.locate

14.A.occasionally B.still C.never D.always

15.A.innocent B.misty C.sharp D.cheerful

16.A.data B.story C.memory D.picture

17.A.froze B.disappeared C.turned D.failed

18.A.followed B.led C.took D.showed

19.A.send for B.fold up C.put away D.settle into

20.A.experienced B.brave C.respectable D.anxious

    The old saying still rings true: “1.Though having friends and family at your house may be fun at first, it can quickly sour once they've worn out their welcome. Your desire to have your living space all to yourself again and get back into your normal routine is perfectly reasonable. So how do you mention this uncomfortable situation without being rude?

2.Having a house guest can be a positive experience for all involved, if both are considerate. That means, hopefully, you and your house guests will agree upon the dates and duration of their visit and other relevant details before their arrival.

If it's too late for that, start dropping hints now. 3.For example, you can say, “It has been so lovely having you stay with us.” If your guests don't seem to be getting the message, a little white lie may be necessary.

Next time, set clearer boundaries from the start. That means your house guests should ask for permission to stay with you, not just assume they can. Make it clear that you need advanced notice, too—no last-minute surprise visits. 4.

During a visit, encourage house guests to do some stuff on their own. Let them know they're welcome to grab a snack when they're hungry. 5.It empowers them to be self-sufficient—and you get a breather, too.

A.They are not paying for the room

B.Hopefully, your guests will understand

C.Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days

D.Ideally, settle the details before not during the visit

E.And if the dates they suggest don't work for you, say no

F.Establish healthy boundaries with loved ones is essential

G.Make themselves a cup of coffee or leave the house when they please

    English is full of funny expressions that don’t always make sense. What do they mean? How do we use them? And where did they come from? Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of each word you see or hear, you may not understand the idiom because you don’t understand the culture behind it. Here are some English idioms based on animals.

When children jump around and act silly, for example, their parents may tell them to stop “monkeying around”. To “monkey around” means to do things that are not useful or serious, or to simply waste time.

But spending time playing with their family pets wouldn’t count as “monkeying around”. Many American families have a pet dog, which keeps the children company and makes them happy. Bu for some reason, which American language experts do not know, Americans use “dog” in a phrase that means to feel unwell. If you are “as sick as a dog”, you’re really, really sick and will have to stay home and rest or even go and see a doctor.

Apart from dogs, cats are also beloved in U.S. households. Sometimes you may hear them mentioned in Americans’ conversations, “I told you to keep that secret, but you have just ‘let the cat out of the bag’!” You probably guessed it — that idiom means to reveal a secret or tell facts that were previously unknown.

Dogs and cats don’t always get along, but they appear side by side in a commonly used idiom. When it rains heavily, people might say it’s “raining cats and dogs” outside.

Bad weather often ruins people’s plans for outdoor activities. But on a lovely day, they can go on an outing or have a picnic in the park. If a swarm of tiny bugs decide they love your picnic food and start to hover (盘旋) around you and your friends, then it would be really annoying, wouldn’t it? That experience perfectly explains why people often tell someone who keeps bothering them to “stop bugging me”.

Idioms are very common in both spoken and written English, so learning them is very important. If you need to understand English, or if you want to speak or write natural-sounding English, you have to learn idioms.

1.According to Paragraph 1, idioms are_____.

A.phrases and sentences based on animals

B.expressions with rich cultural background

C.funny expressions that always make sense

D.the total sum of the meanings of the words

2.“Monkeying around” can be used to describe children_____.

A.jumping around and wasting time

B.doing something useful and serious

C.playing with monkeys with their parents

D.spending time playing with their family pets

3.What can be learned from the text?

A.Dogs and cats are friends by nature.

B.Bugs can be used to show your annoyance.

C.Americans believe cats can give away secrets.

D.Americans know the origin of the idiom “as sick as a dog”.

4.How does the text mainly develop?

A.By sharing experiences. B.By making comparisons.

C.By providing examples. D.By quoting experts' words.

    Chinese researchers have developed a robot designed to help doctors treat the new coronavirus (新冠病毒) and other highly contagious diseases.

The robot can perform some of the same medical examination tasks as doctors. For example, the device can perform ultrasounds, collect fluid samples from a person's mouth and listen to sounds made by a patient’s organs. Cameras record the robot’s activities, which are controlled remotely so doctors can avoid coming in close contact with infected patients. Doctors and other medical workers can operate the machine from a nearby room, or from much farther away.

The robot's main designer is Zheng Gangtie, an engineer and professor at China’s Tsinghua University in Beijing. “Doctors are all very brave,” Zheng said. “But this virus is just too contagious…We can use robots to perform the most dangerous tasks.” Zheng said a friend of his, the head of Beijing’s Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, told him that one of the biggest problems in dealing with COVID-19 was that health care workers treating patients were getting infected themselves. Zheng said he wanted to do something to help this situation. So the engineer gathered a team and went to work on the robotic device. Zheng said the team was able to convert two robotic arms. The devices use the same technology that is used for space equipment, including moon explorers. The new robot is almost completely automated, Zheng said. It can even disinfect itself after performing actions involving patient contact. However, Zheng said he had heard from some doctors that it would be better not to build such robots to be fully automatic. This is because many patients still desire a personal presence to help calm them during treatment.

The team currently has two robots and both have been tested by doctors at hospitals in Beijing. One machine was taken to Wuhan’s Union Hospital, where doctors were being trained to use it. The plan is to use the robot to help treat coronavirus patients, along with assistance from nurses and other hospital workers.

Zheng would like to build more of the robots, but said money from the university has run out. About $72,000 has been spent on each robot. He said he does not plan to commercialize the design, but hopes that a company can begin that process.

1.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?

A.The robot can record doctors’ activities.

B.The robot can carry out actions automatically.

C.The robot can assist doctors to examine patients.

D.The robot can collect samples of patients’ organs.

2.The underlined word “disinfect” in Paragraph 3 is the closest in meaning to

A.affect B.clean

C.update D.fix

3.What can we infer about the robot according to Zheng Gangtie?

A.It is very costly to make.

B.It is highly recognized by doctors.

C.It can be purchased in the market soon.

D.It can also be used in moon exploration.

4.What is the main purpose of the text?

A.To introduce a new type of medical robot.

B.To provide guidance on treating COVID-19.

C.To describe the current condition of COVID-19.

D.To promote the commercialization of a new robot.

    Five years ago, as a new nurse working at night-time at Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut, Kelly Depanfills stopped to chat with one of her favorite patients, a middle-aged man with leukemia, a type of blood disease. He was in the hospital for treatment, but what he really hoped for was a bone marrow (骨髓) transplant. He talked about “Be The Match”, a foundation that connects patients with donors. “It made me want to see if I matched with anyone,” Depanfills says. “He said, ‘Well, get on there!’”

Depanfills was shocked at how simple “getting on there” turned out to be: all she had to do was sign up and swab (拭抹) her cheek. She just didn’t imagine she’d get the chance so quickly. Not long after being swabbed, Depanfills got a call about a possible recipient (接受者): a 6-month-old boy born without an immune system — meaning one cold could become life-threatening. Within six months, she was checked in to the hospital as his no-named transplant donor.

After the operation, she was told the recovery time was 20 days and could include pain and tiredness, but she had only some soreness. “Honestly, the next day, I went out shopping,” she says. The boy who received her bone marrow cells is now recovering well and able to run around the playground like other kids.

Depanfills was so energized by the experience that she started volunteering at registry events, and last year she started her own at Norwalk Hospital. “One couple drove 45 minutes just to get swabbed,” she says. In a single day, about 50 hoping to be donors signed up. Every year there are 20,000 people who might benefit from a bone marrow transplant. “When you say such things, people get nervous,” Depanfills says. “But I want everyone to know how easy giving this gift can be.”

1.The function of “Be the match” is to_____.

A.link donors with recipients. B.perform transplant operations

C.improve patients’ immune system D.raise money for Norwalk Hospital

2.Which of the following statements about Depanfills is true?

A.She cured a middle-aged man.

B.She was saved by “Be the match”.

C.Her signing up for the donation was hard.

D.Her name was unknown to the recipient.

3.According to the text, we can know that_____.

A.the usual recovery time is less than 20 days

B.many people are inspired by Depanfills’ action

C.the recipient is normally free of pain and tiredness

D.there are 20,000 people every year waiting for donations

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.A Non-profit Project B.A Cure for a Blood Disease

C.A Marrow Transplant Operation D.A Caring and Can-do Donor

    Movies are the most popular form of entertainment for millions of people. We go to the movies to escape our normal everyday existence and to experience a life more exciting than our own. Whatever our plan is in 2020, we can't miss these great movies!

PG-13| 131 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Metascore: 8.0

A detective investigates the death of the male head of a strange and aggressive family.

Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis

Votes: 225,361| Gross: $165.36M

R | 132 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Metascore: 8.6

A poor family, the Kims, cheat their way into becoming the servants of a rich family, the Parks. But their easy life gets complex when their trick is threatened with exposure.

Director: Bong Joon Ho | Stars: Kang-ho Song, Sun-kyun Lee, Yeo-jeong Jo, Woo-sik Choi

Votes: 315,193 | Gross: $53.37M

R | 122 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Metascore: 8.5

In Gotham City, a party clown and ambitious comedian dreams of making the world laugh. But living with his mother and suffering from a compulsive laughter disorder, he only feels isolated and ignored. What's worse, he can't engage with the world at all.

Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy

Votes: 715,341 | Gross: $335.45M

R | 148 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Metascore:7.1

A couple travels to Sweden to visit a rural hometown's fabled mid-summer festival. What begins as a peaceful retreat (静休) quickly changes into an increasingly violent and unusual competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

Director: Ari Aster | Stars: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, Vilhelm Blomgren, William Jackson Harper

Votes: 127,505 | Gross: $27.33M

1.Which of the following movies has the most votes?

A.Knives Out. B.Gisaengchung.

C.Joker. D.Midsommar.

2.What can be learned from the text?

A.Gisaengchung is the longest movie.

B.The Metascore of Midsommar is 8.6.

C.Knives Out is directed by Todd Phillips.

D.The gross ticket sale of Joker is more than $300M.

3.Which movies are about life changes?

A.Knives Out & Joker. B.Knives Out & Gisaengchung.

C.Gisaengchung & Midsommar. D.Joker & Midsommar.