What does the man suggest the woman do?

A.Have a good rest. B.Work in a gym. C.Lose weight.

What does the man want to use to get to work?

A.A car. B.A bus. C.A train.

When was the essay supposed to be handed?

A.One day ago. B.Two days ago. C.Three days ago.

假如你是李华，你的加拿大好友Paul 想要来中国旅游，你向他推荐了衡水，请根据以下提示写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1. 表示欢迎；2. 推荐理由；3. 你的祝愿。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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根据下列句子所给汉语意思，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。

1.We had a heated ___________(争论)with the waiter about the bill.

2.The joke of the host, which was ____________(打算) to amuse the audience , met with a cold response.

3.He ____________(后悔，遗憾) not taking his teacher’s advice, or he wouldn’t have been in a mess.

4.__________(装备)with related knowledge, he got down to hunting a suitable job.

5.He will cook up a _____________(令人信服的) explanation.

6.They export their products to market ___________(遍及，贯穿) the world.

7.There is still a fundamental _____________(误解) about the real purpose of this work.

8.She asked __________(好奇) whether I was really an artist.

9.Many people went abroad to study the __________(先进的) technology in developed countries.

10.There are 55____________(少数民族) in China.

    I was born legally blind. Of all the stories of my early childhood，the one about a______is my mother's favorite.

I was only two when the______occurred. We had just arrived home from a trip. Mom lifted me out of the car and _____to speak to the driver. I took advantage of my brief______to dash across the lawn(草坪)-and hit a large maple tree！I was running so fast that I bounced off the trunk and______on my backside. Mom______me to start crying，but I just sat there for a minute. Then I______myself up and kept right on going. Mom always______here that，as many times as I______across the lawn after that，I never again______into that tree.

Mom loves to use this story as an______. It reminds her that children don't enter life______to take risks or unwilling to______again when they fall down. She never wanted me to lose that______as I grew older. When I______my major life decisions，I was still that little girl tearing full-speed across the lawn. I studied abroad and later moved away from my parents' home to look for a______, Through years of______, I have become a respected teacher in a school serving high-need students.

We are almost certain to get______at some point during the process of achieving our goal. When that happens，don't sit in the grass and______.Just get up and keep on going It will all be worth it______.

1.A.trip B.race C.tree D.driver

2.A.incident B.change C.illness D.problem

3.A.feared B.refused C.forgot D.turned

4.A.delay B.absence C.freedom D.rest

5.A.landed B.slept C.laughed D.wept

6.A.promised B.encouraged C.allowed D.expected

7.A.woke B.picked C.warmed D.gave

8.A.adds B.replies C.admits D.supposes

9.A.drove B.lived C.stood D.zoomed

10.A.crashed B.broke C.climbed D.looked

11.A.answer B.example C.excuse D.order

12.A.able B.ashamed C.afraid D.anxious

13.A.ask B.share C.learn D.try

14.A.honesty B.toughness C.kindness D.curiosity

15.A.regretted B.reviewed C.made D.explained

16.A.job B.friend C.fortune D.house

17.A.memories B.efforts C.research D.experience

18.A.mixed up B.fed up C.knocked down D.settled down

19.A.play B.relax C.dream D.cry

20.A.all at once B.in the end C.in either case D.as a result

How to Speak in Meetings

Making your voice heard is one way to gain respect in your school or workplace. Yet, you may feel like you have nothing new to say or contribute. Here are some ways to make you feel ready for a meeting.

1.Having some ideas about what you want to say already planned out can help you to feel more confident in a meeting. Try writing down a few ideas for questions you can ask or ideas you can bring up in the meeting2.

Be the first speaker. If you want to speak yet somehow talk your way out of it, try being the first to say something. 3.Make a point to jump in first and create discussion instead of delaying your comments.

Speak confidently. 4.Make your words meaningful. Even if you don’t feel confident, show confidence in what you’re saying and how you’re saying it. Speak clearly and try to avoid fillers like “ uh” or “um”.

Make a brief point. There’s no need, to ramble on (啰嗦地说) to make sure that you’re heard or that people understand you.  5. Make what you say memorable, not time-wasting. Take some time to form your thoughts and ideas, and then say it in a clear and effective way.

A.Make sure you turn to your teachers for help.

B.Focus on speaking clearly and with fewer words.

C.Plan out a few talking points before the meeting.

D.Speaking first means you have less time to doubt yourself.

E.Use these notes to guide you when you are ready to speak.

F.Surround yourself with people who make you feel good about yourself.

G.You don’t need to shout or talk over people to say something confidently.

    After bikes and umbrellas are made sharable across China, some companies started eyeing the fitness market, so shared gym rooms have hit the streets in Beijing.

Unlike regular gyms that provide large, open spaces for many members to share at the same time, the newly built shared gym rooms are small, stand-alone rooms for a person to use, often set up near living communities.

Every four-square-meter room is equipped with a treadmill (跑步机), an air cleaner, a mirror, a television and an air conditioner, and users can let down the curtains for privacy. When exercising, users can listen to music, watch movies and check emails by connecting to the Internet by the screen fixed on the treadmill. There’s no shower or washbasin.

Similar to using a shared bike, users can locate a shared gym room by smartphone application, book a room in advance and then need to scan (扫描) a QR code for use. A refundable deposit (保证金) of 99 yuan is required, and users are charged 0.2 yuan per minute.

The shared gym rooms are created by Misspao, a Beijing-based technology company founded in July. Within two weeks since it was founded, the company has already got two rounds of funding valued over 100 million yuan, Yicai Global reports. The idea of the shared fitness experience is not entirely nascent. Last December, the Shanghai-based technology company VRUN set up shared treadmills in office and apartment buildings.

The sharing economy is still becoming popular in China. According to Yicai Global, confident investors are pouring millions into sharing start-ups. In March, the State Information Center published a report which predicts that the total value of China’s sharing economy will see a yearly growth of 40% in the coming years, and it is expected to contribute around 10% to the country’s GDP by 2020.

1.What makes the shared gym room different from the regular one?

A.Offering open spaces. B.Standing in the living zone.

C.Holding one person at a time. D.Having some advanced equipment.

2.What can we learn about the shared gym room from the text?

A.Users can have a shower in it after exercise.

B.Users who want to use it need a smartphone.

C.Users who use it first need to pay for 99.2 yuan.

D.Users’ privacy can’t be protected while they are exercising.

3.What does the underlined word “nascent” probably mean in Paragraph 5?

A.Simple. B.Popular. C.Satisfying. D.New.

4.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A.To introduce shared gym rooms.

B.To advertise a technology company.

C.To predict the future of the sharing economy.

D.To persuade people to support the sharing economy.

    The average American family will spend somewhere around $637 on back-to-school supplies for each elementary school child this year and twice that for a high school student. Add to that the fact that both children and parents feel anxious about the transition (过渡) of going back to school at the end of summer. For this, Jermaine Smith of Cleveland and four other barbers decided to cut hair for about 40 kids and teens for free last Saturday.

In fact, Smith has been giving back to the community in other ways long before this weekend. He cuts hair by day, but in the evenings, after bringing his daughter home from school, he goes to work as a police officer.

“A lot of parents bring their kids to me for haircuts because I’m a police officer. They trust me because they think that I teach kids to do the right things in the barber shop. I always tell young men that they always get to stay neat and attractive, and people tend to treat them with respect,” Smith says. “When you get your hair cut, you look good and feel good.”

Maybe a service that would only cost $15 regularly seems like just a drop in the bucket, but child and teen psychologist Dr. Barbara Greenberg sees this as more than just a one-time free service. Other free haircut and school supply events have appeared unexpectedly all across the country this month, as organizers have recognized how much parents can use this extra help.

Greenberg says, “One of the ways to make a transition easier is to make it fun and introduce something new or unusual, so the whole idea of getting a haircut makes kids feel special and important.” The haircuts were just part of the Start School on the Right Foot event, which also handed out about 50 backpacks full of school supplies.

1.Why did Jermaine Smith and other barbers cut hair for kids?

A.To improve the community service.

B.To prepare children for the competition.

C.To help children and parents reduce anxiety.

D.To provide back-to-school supplies for children.

2.Which of the following can best describe Jermaine Smith?

A.Honest and generous. B.Creative and friendly.

C.Grateful and thoughtful. D.Reliable and responsible.

3.What does Jermaine Smith want young people to do?

A.Form a healthy lifestyle. B.Treat people with respect.

C.Get along well with others. D.Leave a good impression on people.

4.What is Dr. Barbara Greenberg glad to see?

A.More parents are willing to work together.

B.More people take action to help kids in school.

C.People amuse the little kids in school regularly.

D.People try to make kids feel special and important.

    Minutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater, employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theater’s 75-year history. This time, however, the cleanup was a little different. As one group of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the building’s end.

The classic film The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater. Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-bye to the old building. Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.

Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theater’s location(位置) was also a reason. “This used to be the center of town,” he said. “Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.”

Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located.

The theater audience said good-bye as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theater had shown its last movie. The theater will be missed.

1.In what way was yesterday’s cleanup at the Plaza special?

A.It made room for new equipment. B.It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater.

C.It was done with the help of the audience. D.It signaled the close down of the theater.

2.Why was The Last Picture Show put on?

A.It was an all-time classic. B.It was about the history of the town.

C.The theater owner found it suitable. D.The audience requested it.

3.What will probably happen to the building?

A.It will be repaired. B.It will be knocked down.

C.It will be turned into a museum. D.It will be sold to the city government.

4.What can we infer about the audience?

A.They are sad to part with the old theater. B.They are disappointed with Bradford.

C.They are supportive of the city officials. D.They are eager to have a shopping center.

    Travelling can be a fun way to gain life experiences, but what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip? Don’t worry. Here are some useful tips.

Save: This probably is the most important preparation for travelling. Cut expenses(花费) to fatten your wallet so you’ll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.

Plan ahead: Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security and savings.

Do your homework: No matter where you go, research the places you will visit. Decide what to see.

Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants

Plan sensibly. Write down how much you expect to spend on food and hotels. Stick to(坚持) your plan, or you may not have enough money to cover everything.

Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By travelling with others you can share costs and experiences.

Work as you go: Need more money to support your trip. Look for work in places you visit.

Go off the beaten path: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink about your trip and go to a less known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities(活动) and sights.

Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothes. Remember to take along medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.

By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy their travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.

1.Before your trip, the first thing you should do is______

A.to make a plan of the route B.to get information on the Internet

C.to save money by spending less D.to buy tickets ahead of time

2.The writer advises you_________

A.to share costs with any other people B.not to go to well-known places

C.not to visit dangerous places D.to buy anything you want to buy

3.Which of the following can be used as the best title of the passage?

A.How to Plan Your Travel Wisely B.Travel Can Be Great Fun

C.Different Kinds of Travel D.How to Save Money

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.Why did researchers put a tracking collar on the fox?

A.To lead her a right way.

B.To force her to do things.

C.To know her whereabouts.

2.When did the fox get to Ellesmere Island?

A.On March 26. B.On June 21. C.On July 1.

3.What helped the fox travel fast in researchers’ view?

A.Human assistance. B.The floating sea ice. C.Her fast running speed.

4.What happened to the fox after February, 2019?

A.It died. B.It got injured. C.It’s unknown.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the woman doing?

A.Hosting a program.

B.Chairing a meeting.

C.Conducting a job interview.

2.What did Mr. Evans want to do?

A.Become a full-time athlete.

B.Change kids’ lives through sports.

C.Offer educational resources to kids.

3.What was the contest organized for?

A.Bettering the local community. B.Increasing Walmart’s business.

C.Advertising a sports club.

4.How much money did Mr. Evans receive besides a gift card?

A.$26,000. B.$25,000. C.$1,000.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Where is the world’s oldest amusement park?

A.In the US. B.In Denmark. C.In the UK.

2.What attracted visitors to the park at first?

A.The local history. B.Its entertainment. C.Its natural spring.

3.What do we know about the park during the region of the royal family?

A.It was destroyed.

B.It wasn’t developed at all.

C.It wasn’t open to the public.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is most probably the man?

A.A teacher. B.A student. C.A physicist.

2.Why doesn’t Karen teach physics?

A.She has no opportunity.

B.She isn’t interested in teaching.

C.She doesn’t think she’s qualified.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What seems to be the man’s problem?

A.The video projector is broken.

B.The computer doesn’t work.

C.The Internet speed is slow.

2.What is the woman going to do?

A.Call the technician.

B.Go to the conference room.

C.Help the man give the presentation.

What are the speakers talking about?

A.A grand hotel. B.A swimming pool. C.A tourist attraction.

How did Mike go to work today?

A.By subway. B.By taxi. C.By car.

What will Henry do this weekend?

A.Take a trip. B.See a movie. C.Make a travel plan.

Where does the conversation probably take place?

A.In a park. B.In a school. C.In a hospital.

How does the woman feel about the test tomorrow?

A.Disappointed. B.Confident. C.Worried.

假如你是学生会主席李华，下周学校计划举行一次书法讲座，请你给喜爱中国书法的外教Mark写封邮件，邀请他来参加。要点如下：

1.讲座的目的；

2.活动时间、地点、内容；

3.表达期盼。

注意：1.词数：100词左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。

提示词：书法calligraphy

Dear Mark,

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

根据每句句意和相关汉语提示写出单词的正确形式。

1.Doctors and nurses have made great____(贡献) to the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

2.Eeryone should be___(关心，关注) about the impact of information of technology on future life.

3.May people are entirely __(未意识到) of the amount of energy they have consumed.

4.We'd better build up the speed of economic development ___(逐渐) and steadily.

5.He was__（原谅） by his parents after apologizing to them.

6.It is illegal to reproduce this book without___（许可）from the publisher.

7.His___（慷慨的）offer greatly reduced our stress and anxiety.

8.He really____（应得，值得） praise for his excellent daily performance in class.

9.___(留下印象) the interviewers with your neat appearance is a key step in job hunting.

10.Some may think the more __（独立）you are, the better your life will be.

    I had plans to meet two of my friends downtown, so I took a shower and left home despite the rain, It was just an ordinary day, but deep in my heart, there was a shadow of_______.

It was because of the novel coronavirus（新冠肺炎）) At that time, there weren’t yet _______ cases in our city. But still I could smell the fear_______among the  crowd. We had lunch together and hung about for some time in the busiest district before I returned home.

That evening, _______, began to cough slightly at first. and then it got worse.I took my body _______ again and again to make sure I didn't have a fever. In spite of the _______words from my parents that I just caught a cold from going out in the _______ after a shower, I was terribly frightened. For a few nights，I lay _______ in my bed, worrying that I had already got the disease -and possibly the virus was in my body..

I took my mom's _______to exercise at home. I also read, watched films and painted，just to ________ my anxiety. And it worked, A few days later, I was fully ________ .

As I watch the news about how many people are dying of the disease and how brave medical workers are________ their own lives to help their patients, I'm deeply ________ that I'm one of the lucky ones.

Now, I'm sitting at my desk and taking a class ________. The little insects of early spring fly around my bedroom, and a beam (束) of sunlight shines on my windows. It's just another ordinary day. But after that incident, I've learned to________ the day's beauties, however small they are.

1.A.joy B.expectation C.surprise D.Fear

2.A.studied B.confirmed C.observed D.Selected

3.A.declining B.complaining C.spreading D.surviving

4.A.instead B.rather C.therefore D.however

5.A.temperature B.shape C.size D.weight

6.A.criticizing B.comforting C.laming D.greeting

7.A.storm B.wind C.cloud D.rain

8.A.bored B.still C.awake D.pleased

9.A.advice B.attempt C.condition D.conclusion

10.A.hesitate B.require C.relieve D.admire

11.A.arranged B.recovered C.charged D.rescued

12.A.risking B.donating C.threatening D.suffering

13.A.sensitive B.ashamed C.grateful D.determined

14.A.at school B.at home C.in the hospital D.in the library

15.A.ensure B.adjust C.obtain D.value

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you? Truth be told, no one has the right to judge you. People can't feel what you are going through；they aren't living YOUR life. So forget what they say about you, 1..

Follow your own unique path and work on your goals, Every new day is a chance to change your life. Work hard for what you believe, and remember realistic goals are the key to success, People know success is directly connected with daily action. 2..

Adjust your goals and dreams as life changes. A great deal of pain in life comes from having a specific dream that you've fallen in love with, and when it doesn't work out exactly as planned, you become angry that you now have to pursue a different path,3., but it provides plenty of opportunities to make dreams come true, Just don't forget that sometimes taking a positive step forward requires you to slightly adjust your dreams, or plan new ones.

4.. When you are feeling down or dealing with failure,don't be ashamed. There's nothing to be ashamed of. You are going through a difficult time, and you are still pushing forward. That's something to be proud of. Let everyone know that today you are a lot stronger than you were yesterday, and you will keep your head high and keep on smiling.5.The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them. Don’t cry over the past, but cry to get over the past. Don’t smile to hide the pain, but smile to heal the pain. Don't think of all the sadness in the world, but think of all the beauty that still remains around you.

A.Life is unpredictable

B.Fight through your failures

C.Focus on how you feel about yourself

D.Every day of your life is a page of your history

E.Doing small things brings them closer to their dreams

    The government's top Great Barrier Reef scientist says a third mass coral bleaching (珊瑚白化) event in five years is a clear signal that the marine wonder is “calling for urgent help on climate change. Corals can recover from mild bleaching, but severe bleaching can kill corals.

Prof Terry Hughes, director of the Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, surveyed 1,036 reefs from a plane over nine days in late March.

The marine park authority also had an observer on the flights. The survey has released  maps showing that serious levels of bleaching occurred in 2020 in all three sections of the  reef northern, central and southern. Some 25% of the reefs were seriously bleached-meaning that more than 60% of the corals on each reef had bleached.

The Great Barrier Reel has experienced five mass bleaching events-1998. 2002,2016, 2017 and 2020 -all caused by rising ocean temperatures driven by global heating. Hughes said there probably would not be the same level of coral death in the north and central regions in 2020 as in previous years, but this was partly because previous bleaching outbreaks had kill off the less heat -tolerant species The 2020 bleaching was second only to 2016 for severity(严重性), Hughes said.

Dr. David Wachenfeld，chief scientist at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, told Guardian Australia "My greatest fear is that people will lose hope for the reef. Without hope there's no action. People need to see these bleaching events, They are clear signals that the Great Barrier Reef is alling for urgent help and for us to do everything we can”.

Measures to improve the ability of recovery of the reef include improving water quality, controlling outbreaks of coral-eating starfish, and research and development to improve the heat tolerance of corals. " However, climate change brings a new scale of impact unlike anything we have seen before. Thus, dealing with the climate problem is the basis for everything else to work, ” Wachenfeld said.

1.What does the underlined word “mild” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A.Serious

B.Strong.

C.Steady.

D.Slight.

2.What can we learn from Paragraphs2 & 3?

A.The majority of the corals on each reef were bleached.

B.The survey was carried out on a plane by Hughes alone.

C.The 2020 bleaching killed off the less heat tolerant species.

D.The 2020 bleaching was worse than those of all the previous years.

3.We can infer from Wachenfeld’s words that people seeing the bleaching events    .

A.have done everything they can for the reef

B.are sure to lose hope for the reef

C.will care more about the reef

D.will have no action at all

4.Which is the essential measure to improve the ability of recovery of the reef?

A.Improving water quality.

B.Making efforts to prevent global warming.

C.controlling outbreaks of coral-eating starfish.,

D.Doing research on the heat tolerance of corals.

    Tech giants Apple and Google are teaming up to create a system that would let smart phone users know when they've come into contact with someone who has COVID-19.

The technology would rely on the Bluetooth signals that smart phones can both send out and receive 1aperscn tests positive(阳性) for COVID-19, they could inform public health authorities through an app. Those public health apps would then warn anyone whose smart phones bad come tear the infected person's phone in the previous 14 days. The technology could be used on both Google Android phones and Apple iPhones.

The companies insist that they will preserve smart phone users' privacy and their technology will be used only by public health authorities to trace the spread of COVID-19. Smart phone users can choose to use it. The software will not collect data on users' physical locations or their personally identifiable information. People who test positive would remain unknown to the public, both to the people who came in contact with them and to Apple and Google. “Privacy is of greatest importance in this effort,” the companies said in a joint statement.

The American Civil Liberties Union has warmed that using cellphone data to handle the pandemic carries risks of “destruction of privacy”. In a statement on Friday, ACLU cyber security counsel Jennifer Granick said, The system also can't work well if people don’t trust it”. She said that the joint Apple and Google project “appears to reduce the worst privacy risks, but there is still room for improvement.” She added that the contact tracing app should be used only for public health purposes and only for the duration of this pandemic.

Public health officials say the contact tracing -finding people who have been in contact with an infected person will be a key step in lifting shelter in-place restrictions.

It would allow people who are known to have been exposed to the virus to isolate themselves, while letting others recover normal activities.

1.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To advertise for public health. B.To introduce a contact tracing system.

C.To warn the public of risks of COVID-19. D.To raise people's awareness of privacy protection.

2.What do the companies promise to do in particular?

A.Warn people who test positive. B.Protect infected people's privacy.

C.Work with public health authorities. D.Collect data on users physical locations.

3.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 suggest?

A.Public health issues are traced accurately. B.Only people's trust influences the system.

C.The system is at the risk of being destroyed. D.Jennifer thinks the system should be better.

4.The system is mainly designed to     .

A.ensure infected people's recovery B.guarantee people's normal activities

C.help prevent the spread of COVID-19 D.encourage all the people to isolate themselves

    I’d been retired for four years, when a friend suggested university. I thought he was joking—I was rubbish at school and failed my 11-plus. But we love to compete over Mastermind and University challenge, and he thought I’d make it. And he was absolutely right!

I did a foundation course first, which was part time at the University Lifelong Learning Centre(LLC), two nights a week and the odd Saturday. I did quite well, and that gave me the confidence to do a full time, three year degree. I’m passionate about art and I always wanted to be here for the journey and not the destination. That sounds really corny, but it was the truth in my case.

Initially it was a bit strange fitting in with my course mates. They were all 18, straight out of sixth form or college. Over time, though, they’ve all been fine — now, we all get on really well and there is no issue. I’ve made plenty of friends as a member of the mature students society, and I do some volunteering through the LLC, chatting to prospective students about my experience of coming to university. I tell them my story and basically encourage them to give it a go because you’ve got nothing to lose. I like to think I’ve convinced a few of them.

I have no regrets at all. Enrolling in university was the best piece of advice I’ve received in years, especially post-retirement. I needed routine in my life; I needed purpose. I’m not going to spend my day in the bookies or the pub. If you’ve got a passion for something, you should pursue it.

1.What do we learn from Paragraph 1?

A.The author often competed with his friend at university,

B.The author was satisfied with his performance at school,

C.The advice of his friend was a big challenge for the author.

D.The author’s friend told a joke when suggesting university.

2.What was it that made him determined to pursue a full time degree?

A.His long held passion for art.

B.His boring retirement life.

C.His success in the foundation course.

D.His desire to travel to the destination.

3.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A.How he got along with his course mates

B.How he helped his friends at university.

C.What activities he took part in at school

D.What he experienced as a volunteer.

4.Which of the following can serve as the title of the passage?

A.Knowledge is power.

B.It’s never too old to learn.

C.Failure is the mother of success.

D.A friend in need is a friend indeed.

    Books can't stop a global pandemic. But, for a short while, they can let us forget the world around us and transport us to different places, allowing us to travel in spirit. Here are some picks for this month:

Rohinton Mistry: A Fine Balance

Mistry's novel focuses on the lives of four central characters whose lives are on a downward spiral, from poverty to outright destitution and, ultimately, death.

Mistry does not whitewash the reality of urban poverty in India. But as readers, we become absorbed in his characters lives we hope with them, we fear for them and, at the end, we cry for them.

Elena Ferrante: Mу Brilliant Friend

Elena Ferante'r novels take us straight to the Italian city of Napoli Starting with My Brilliant Friend, the four novels chart the intensive relationship between two girl, Elena Greco (Lenù) and Raffaella Cerullo(Lila) who grow up in a poor neighborhood in the 1950s.

Reading Ferrante's description calls forth images of Napoli and makes us feel like we are standing in the Piazza del Plebiscito. We can fell, hear and smell Napoli around us.

Patrick Modiano: The Search Warrant

The Search Warrant pieces together the real-life story of Dora Bruder, a young Jewish girl who went missing in Paris in December 1941. Modiano attempts to retrace Dora's movements across Paris and his book is full of evocative descriptions of quiet squares and streets.

By tracing Dora's possible steps, Modiano evocatively recreates the twilight atmosphere of Paris under occupation.

Kazuo Ishiguro:The Remains of the Day

The Remains of the Day tells the story of Stevens, the aged butler of Darlington Hall, and his ill judged life choices that saw him being involved with British fascism in the interwar years.

This allusion to British fascism in particular is something that makes this novel stand out；it is a subject matter not often discussed or even taught.

1.Which book is set in India?

A.A Fine Balance. B.My Brilliant Friend.

C.The Search Warrant. D.The Remains of the Day.

2.What do My Brilliant Friend and The Search Warrant have in common?

A.Both novels tell real life stories.

B.Both novels take place in Italy.

C.Both are related to interpersonal relationship.

D.Both give a vivid description of the surroundings.

3.What is special about The Remains of the Day?

A.Its moving story. B.Its miserable character.

C.Its rarely mentioned subject. D.Its skillful techniques of description.

阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。

It was somewhere between spring and summer，my mom and I were driving through the countryside. Back then，I was 13 years old，and always felt unhappy with mom.But little did I know that this trip was going to be a special one.A pot of flowers sat in the back seat，whose heavenly scent filled the car.

Suddenly，in the middle of nowhere，my mom pulled over.”What are you doing?”I cried，fearing that the car had broken down and we’d be stuck there，so far from home.But that wasn’t the case.My mom hopped out of the car，grabbing the flowers from the back seat.”It’ll just be a minute，”she called back through the open windows.My eyes impatiently skimmed the edge of the road before settling on a little sign showing that it was a nursing home.I looked back to the building，somewhat annoyed，as my mom reappeared-empty-handed.

Before she started the car，curiosity drove me to ask，”Do you know someone there?”She shook her head.”Then what did you do with the flowers?”She smiled slightly，”I gave them to the receptionist.” “What?”She laughed at my confusion.”I told the receptionist to give the flowers to whoever needed them，especially who hasn’t gotten any in a while.”

I kept silent for a moment.Not long after we continued our driving，I spoke again，”Did you leave your name?”To this she answered instantly，”No.Leaving flowers there for someone who will appreciate them makes me feel good，which is enough of a thank for me.”

Suddenly，still thinking about Mom’s deeds，I heard something burst loudly.It was our car that broke down! Nothing could be worse，because neither my mom nor I understood how to repair it，and we didn’t know where the garage was.It also seemed impossible to wait for any passer-by，since we had seen so few along the way.

注意:1、所续写的短文的词数应为150左右；

2、续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

Paragraph 1:

We were worrying about what could be done.

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Paragraph 2:

As we drove along，a flower shop came into sight.

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