Years of Living Dangerously, 2014, directed by Joel Bach

Over the course of two seasons, this popular series involves more than 30 topics. With the help of expert climate scientists and famous people, each part covers a range of climate factors and impacts, such as drought, extreme weather and sea level rise.

Meltdown, 2021, directed by Fredric Golding

This documentary is about the world’s ice sheets becoming smaller. Fans chasing ice will enjoy the work of Arctic photographer Lynn Davis. Meltdown offers viewers a sense of admiration: awe-inspiring beauty mixed with sadness and a bit of terror, as the full consequences of humanity’s impact on the planet, including Greenland’s ice disappearing.

Chasing Coral, 2017, directed by Jeff Orlowski

The film describes the long- term process of coral bleaching (白化) in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in 2016. The documentary follows a highly skilled team of filmmakers on a mission to document the mostly hidden impact of climate change.

Antarctica: Ice and Sky, 2015, directed by Luc Jacquet

Claude Lorius found his lifelong passion in the frozen continent and climate science after making his first trip to Antarctica as a field expert in 1956. In Ice and Sky. narrated (解说) throughout by Lorius, viewers meet a remarkable French scientist and find how dangerous, exhausting and thrilling the work in Antarctica could be.

1. Who is the director of Years of Living Dangerously?

A．Joel Bach.	B．Fredric Golding.
C．Jeff Orlowski.	D．Luc Jacquet.

2. Which documentary is about climate change impacts on coral?

A．Years of Living Dangerously.	B．Melidoun.
C．Chasing Coral.	D．Antarctica: Ice and Sky.

3. What does the underlined phrase “frozen continent” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．Greenland.	B．Arctic.
C．Iceland.	D．Antarctica.

Sometimes life puts us in places where we are supposed to be. Whether we were headed that way or not, we just need to make the best of it. Here let’s read three stories.

In 2016, Wanda Dench sent a text to her college-aged grandson inviting him to Thanksgiving dinner. But she got the number wrong and reached Jamal Hinton. When Hinton asked who had sent the message, Wanda sent a picture of herself. “You’re not my grandma,” Jamal texted back, “Can I still get a plate, though?” Wanda replied. “Of course, That’s what grandmas do — feed everyone!” And for six years, Jamal has celebrated Thanksgiving with the Dench family.

In another community, Robert’s wife asked him to drop some books off at a local elementary school after a book drive. When he carried the books to the classroom on his lunch hour, the teacher mistook him for one of the volunteer tutors. “Thank you for coming,” the teacher said, “Isabella is struggling with comprehension and is a grade level behind. Here is a book and her worksheets.” Robert thought, “I have time. I’ll just sit down and help.” Robert, an artist, drew the pictures of words and illustrated their meanings. Isabella was delighted. “I think that’s when the light went on for her,” Robert says, For a full year, Robert tutored Isabella during his lunch hours. Her reading comprehension quickly caught up and then shot past grade level. “Seeing her learn so fast made my day,” Robert says.

Twenty years ago, Gladys Hankerson in Florida dialed up her sister in Maryland for a chat. But she misdialed the area code and reached Mike Moffit in Rhode Island, Mike said Gladys was a bit shy but very sweet. Gladys loves her sister and tried to call again a few days later — and made the same mistake on the area code. Mike answered again and recognized Gladys’ voice. They had a nice chat and laughed about it. Since then their friendship has deepened — and it has carried on for 20 years.

4. What did Jamal Hinton do with Wanda’s invitation?

A．He accepted it willingly.	B．He refused it politely.
C．He played a joke on it.	D．He sent a gift for it.

5. What is special about Robert in tutoring Isabella?

A．He taught her to draw pictures.

B．He tutored her while eating lunch.

C．He explained words in an artistic way.

D．He used books with pictures.

6. What did Mike say about Gladys?

A．She was carcless.	B．She was attractive.
C．She was anxious.	D．She was curious.

7. What message does the author convey in the text?

A．Head for where we should go.

B．Learn much from mistakes in life.

C．Meet whoever thinks alike.

D．Make the best of life’s arrangements.

You’ve probably thought about taking a break from social media from time to time, but can you imagine living without social media or cell phones entirely? This small town in West Virginia, USA, does just that. For the 182 residents of Green Bank, West Virginia, modern conveniences like Wi-Fi, smartphones, microwaves, and even digital cameras are a thing of the outside world.

This town neighbors a large radio telescope — a piece of technology that allows scientists to observe everything from the formation of stars to the remains of the Big Bang. And in order for these devices to listen to the most “remote whispers of the universe”, they require no interference (干扰) from the ground. To protect the sensitive technology, a National Radio Quiet Zone was established, covering an area of 13, 000 square miles and enveloping the town of Green Bank.

In the name of science, Green Bank has committed to living a lifestyle with limited digital connections. In the absence of Wi-Fi, this town has returned to a type of community connection that was common in the not-so-distant past. And though far from the digital world, the residents can sometimes be connected more closely. A report from the New York Times takes a look at the positive but complex impact Green Bank’s disconnected community has on its teenagers. The views they bring up about teens’ mental health, social skills, and a deeper connection to the natural world are thought-provoking.

The lives of the residents of Green Bank remind us of what we may be missing out on in our digital world. What could we gain if we spent more time just in the quiet presence of others or just ourselves and a good book? Maybe we don’t want to disconnect from the Internet, but maybe, we can experiment with disconnecting for a few hours a day and see how we feel. Perhaps we could discover a new way of living that better serves our mental health and our relationships with one another.

12. What is the purpose of the question in Paragraph 1?

A．To imagine a traditional life.	B．To introduce a small town.
C．To comment on social media.	D．To promote smartphones.

13. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．Function of the world’s largest radio telescope.

B．Lives of the residents of Green Bank.

C．Reasons for Green Bank’s absence of Wi-Fi.

D．Benefits of a National Radio Quiet Zone.

14. Which word best describes the relationships between residents of Green Bank?

A．Distant.	B．Complex.
C．Mysterious.	D．Close.

15. What does the author think of the lifestyle of Green Bank?

A．It’s colourful.	B．It’s rewarding.
C．It’s modern.	D．It’s dull.

Nowadays, not only has the way we live changed, but also what we wear. As British designer Vivienne Westwood advocates, “Buy less. Choose well. Make it last.”     16    , we will be able to wear it for many years and more often, while keeping it out of the landfill and helping to build a closet of clothes that we love. Here are the principles of my fashion choices.

•Buy what I love and make it last longer. One of my favorite pieces of clothing is one I bought over a decade ago. It has fallen apart at the seams (接缝) many times, but each time I mend it at once. It’s my lazy Sunday-at-home casual dress.     17    , but when I do, it gets widely praised.

•    18    . As is known to all, the world has become hotter due to human activity. And we need to dress accordingly. I live in a hot and humid city with a few cool days in winter.     19    . The occasional silk and wool are stored away for traveling to the cooler parts of the country during winters.

•Dress for myself. It took me nearly four decades on Earth to be completely confident in the way I dress. Comfortable clothing keeps us calm, cool, and comfortable in our skin. It’s not easy to break up with fast fashion. But we can make these beautiful clothes work for us. I usually have my clothes made to my favorite styles.     20    .

A．Dress for the climate

B．It is hanging in my closet

C．Choose an appropriate occasion

D．I don’t wear it in public too often

E．And some clever styling can work wonders

F．If we choose great quality clothing that we really love

G．I tend to wear natural and breathable clothes, keeping me cool and dry

When Mae Jemison was born in Decatur, Alabama, in 1956, no one would have predicted that she would circle the Earth one day. When she was three years old, her parents ________ to Chicago. In the kindergarten, Jemison ________ her teacher by telling her she wanted to be a scientist. The ________ was unusual for any girl, let alone an African-American girl. But she never ________ her dream.

Throughout her academic career, Jemison was a(n) ________ student. And she had a variety of ________ outside of school, including dance and theater. After ________ from Stanford University with a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering, she entered a medical college. Her passion for global ________ took her to Cuba, Kenya and Thailand during medical school.

Returning to the United States in 1985, for a long-held ________, Jemison applied for admission to NASA’s astronaut training program. Later, she was ________ from 2, 000 applicants. ________, that selection began a series of “firsts” for Jemison. She was the first African-American woman ________ to the training program and became the first African-American woman astronaut. On Sept. 12, 1992, she became the first African-American woman in ________ as a science mission specialist.

Jemison has been awarded many honors for her great ________. She has set an admirable example of how someone with capability and ________ can open up a new path to achieving their highest goals.

21.

A．turned

B．linked

C．moved

D．adapted

22.

A．excited

B．surprised

C．frightened

D．bothered

23.

A．attitude

B．behaviour

C．outcome

D．choice

24.

A．gave up

B．calmed down

C．cut back on

D．tried out for

25.

A．addicted

B．ordinary

C．contented

D．remarkable

26.

A．relations

B．interests

C．programs

D．destinations

27.

A．graduating

B．retiring

C．disappearing

D．escaping

28.

A．engincering

B．science

C．medicine

D．chemistry

29.

A．topic

B．degree

C．dream

D．root

30.

A．appreciated

B．selected

C．attracted

D．honored

31.

A．Amazingly

B．Normally

C．Faithfully

D．Originally

32.

A．contacted

B．limited

C．attached

D．admitted

33.

A．water

B．space

C．network

D．land

34.

A．memories

B．confidence

C．achievements

D．impressions

35.

A．principle

B．approach

C．reflection

D．ambition

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。

Tang Xianzu is a great dramatist, writer and educationalist in the Ming Dynasty. Also regarded as “the Shakespeare of Asia”, he created many classic dramas, of which The Peony Pavilion(亭子) is the     36    (well) known. Today, the drama     37    (come) to the hometown of William Shakespeare.

Tang and Shakespeare have much in common. Both lived in the same time and died in 1616. Although they could never have met, there are common     38    (theme) within their works. “What Tang reflected in his works were also Shakespeare’s concerns. It occurs to me     39     Tang’s play The Peony Pavilion is similar in some ways to Romeo and Juliet,” said Edmondson,     40     researcher of the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham.

A statue in memory of Shakespeare and Tang     41    (build) at Shakespeare’s birthplace garden in 2017. Two years later, a six-meter-tall pavilion, inspired by The Peony Pavilion, stood in a garden near Shakespeare’s birthplace. Visitors walking through the Shakespeare’s birthplace garden want     42    (explore) the connection between the two famous writers.

Edmondson appreciates China’s efforts in     43    (promote) cultural exchanges between China and Britain over the years. When referring     44     Shakespeare’s play Richard III performed in Shanghai, Edmondson thinks     45    (high) of the performance.

47. 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。

Two poor young women artists, Sue and Johnsy, lived together in a certain part of New York City. They both had much in common and loved each other like two sisters.

In November, pneumonia (肺炎) broke out in that part of the city. Many people caught it, and Johnsy was among them. She lay still in her bed all day, and looked from time to time through the window at the wall of the next house.

One morning the doctor told Sue that there was a slim chance that Johnsy could recover unless she had a strong desire to live. The doctor said, “I’ll do all I can. But you will also have to do your best to give her a strong will to live. If she has hope for a better future, her chances of survival will be better.”

Sue went into Johnsy’s room and began drawing a picture. While drawing, Sue heard Johnsy say something in a low voice. Sue went quickly to the side of her bed. Johnsy’s eyes were wide open. Johnsy was looking out of the window, counting something.

“Twelve,” said Johnsy. A little later she said, “Eleven, ... ten, ... nine,... eight, ... seven.”

Sue looked out. There was a wall covered with an old vine (藤蔓) growing half way up it.

“Six,” said Johnsy after a little while. “They are falling faster now. During the past three days almost a hundred have fallen. And only five are left now.”

“Five what, dear? Tell me, Johnsy.”

“Five leaves,” said Johnsy. “When the last leaf falls, I must go, too. The doctor told you that I would die soon, didn’t he?”

“Don’t be silly!” said Sue. “He said that you would soon get well.”

Sue told Johnsy to go to sleep. Then she went to visit Behrman, a poor old artist whom both Sue and Johnsy were familiar with. He always said that someday he would paint a great masterpiece. When Sue went into his room, she told him about Johnsy and the leaves on the vine.

The old man said, “Do people die because leaves fall from a tree? I’ve never heard such a silly thing. Just take me to her room.” Johnsy was sleeping when they went in. Outside, a cold rain mixed with snow was falling, making it easier for poor old people to get infected with pneumonia.

注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Two days later, there was still one yellow leaf “firmly” at the end of a branch.

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Johnsy began to recover, and Sue told her that Mr Behrman created a great masterpiece but died of pneumonia.

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