A new study suggests that people who drank a certain amount of alcohol had a lower risk of cancer and death than those who drank more or none during a nine-­year period. And with each additional drink a week, the risk of cancer and death from any cause increased, the scientists reported.

However, the study found only an association between alcohol and cancer and death, and did not prove cause and effect, the researches said. “What sets the new study apart, ” said lead study author Andrew Kunzmann, “is that previous studies looked at cancer and death separately.” “What our study does is combine the two outcomes together and we find that lighter drinking is associated with the lowest risk of cancer or death,” Kunzmann said.

But Kunzmann noted that the participants were all older adults.That means that “we’re not really showing what happens in younger people if they drink,” he said. Also, it’s difficult to account for other lifestyles that could have affected the results. “These could also influence health. But the results did take into consideration differences in diet, smoking and education among participants, ” Kunzmann noted.

The researchers said that they hope their study sparks conversation about reducing the suggested alcohol intake in countries’ guidelines. “We’re not telling people what they can or can’t do or what they can or can’t drink,” Kunzmann said. “We’re just trying to give them reliable evidence so that they can make their own informed, healthy decisions.”

1. What is the finding of the new study?

A．Nondrinkers are least likely to have cancer.

B．Drinking helps lower the risk of cancer.

C．Lighter drinking is helpful to health.

D．Heavy drinkers are at more risk.

2. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A．The result is of little value.

B．The research has its limitations.

C．The participants are all adults.

D．The influence of diet is included.

3. What do the researchers suggest people do about drinking?

A．Make their own decisions.

B．Reduce the amount they drink.

C．Have additional drinks occasionally.

D．Drink according to the countries’ guidelines.

The decision on Tuesday by Japan and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games until next summer because of the novel coronavirus pandemic must have been a hard one to make.

Although the Games have been canceled—three times in all, in 1916, 1940 and 1944—due to the two world wars in the modern Olympics’ history of more than 120 years, never before have any Games been postponed to a different year.

Nonetheless, the decision is the right one. If it is not brought under control, the harm done to human society by the pandemic could be more serious and far-reaching than even the two world wars. Given the number of countries affected and social and economic shock waves that have been caused by the rapid spread of the virus, postponing the Games is the only right and sensible choice to make.

After all, nothing is more important than people’s lives. Postponing the Games not only safeguards the health of athletes, audiences and everyone involved in the Games, but also reduces potential transmission of the virus from one place to another. Even looking at it from only a sporting level, the pandemic has already caused huge disruptions to athletes’ training and the qualification process.

It is undoubtedly a big blow for Japan, which has prepared meticulously for the largest sports event in the world, including renovating and upgrading its infrastructure and sports venues, such as rebuilding Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium at cost of $1.45 billion. Japan will suffer huge loss at least in the short term.

The international community owes a big “thank you” to Japan for all it has done for the Games despite the postponement. That’s why the Games will still be called the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 despite taking place in 2021. The Olympic flame will also remain stored and displayed in Japan.

More importantly, all members in the Olympic family, guided by the Olympic spirit of respect and understanding are morally bound to stand behind Japan to go through this most difficult moment in the Games’ history.

4. What does the word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．The decision.

B．The Games.

C．The pandemic.

D．The war.

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

A．Wisely.

B．Recently.

C．Easily.

D．Precisely.

6. We know from the passage ________.

A．the Games should be put off in times of war and disaster

B．the Games will still be called Tokyo 2020 Games for its sacrifice

C．postponing the Games will have a bad influence on the athletes

D．the Olympic family will have to make up for the loss of Japan

7. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．The whole world will support Japan.	B．Japan will keep the Olympic flame burning.
C．Postponing the Games will bring the world hope.	D．Tokyo will become the symbol of the Games.

Sometimes, life gives you the gift of a moment that changes everything. For me, that came on ________ home in January, 2009. As a ________, I specialized in corporate law in oil and gas projects. Actually, I’d ________ to hate my job. It involved too much paperwork and a lot of traveling, which was really ________ for me.

Becoming a lawyer was unintended. I loved my school but it was ________ and students were destined (注定) for good university and then graduate plan. That was the track I was on. After ________, I became a lawyer, but that just made me trapped. I wanted to make a ________, but I had no idea what else I could do.

On that life-changing flight, I asked a stewardess to bring me a hot drink. When she ________, I couldn’t help crying ________ me, she said, “I don’t know what’s wrong but ________ you’re crying in business class, you need to change your life.” Those ________ had a great effect on me. I couldn’t ________ in a job that made me so uncomfortable.

After much ________, I resigned 18 months later. The last time I’d been happy was when I was volunteering at a school. ________ that, my friend Sophia kept telling me I’d love teaching. Then I ________ four schools and became a teacher in the end. No amount of planning would have prepared me for my first day as teacher. It was ________, but as became familiar with the curriculum, I relaxed.

Five years on, I’m head of department. Watching my students develop is so ________ and results day makes me burst with pride. I used to feel ________ about the thought of becoming a more senior lawyer, but I’m so positive about the ________ teaching can offer. I earn less now but I become ________ in many ways. Every single day, I feel excited to go to work.

8.

A．train

B．plane

C．taxi

D．ship

9.

A．teacher

B．manager

C．journalist

D．lawyer

10.

A．grown

B．refused

C．regretted

D．pretended

11.

A．necessary

B．surprising

C．exhausting

D．dangerous

12.

A．boring

B．unfair

C．disappointing

D．competitive

13.

A．school

B．graduation

C．work

D．business

14.

A．difference

B．plan

C．schedule

D．trip

15.

A．admitted

B．returned

C．apologized

D．escaped

16.

A．Dragging

B．Admiring

C．Comforting

D．Following

17.

A．if

B．though

C．unless

D．before

18.

A．words

B．gifts

C．notes

D．lessons

19.

A．give up

B．set off

C．show up

D．carry on

20.

A．testing

B．searching

C．discussion

D．consideration

21.

A．But for

B．Apart from

C．Because of

D．Regardless of

22.

A．attended

B．contacted

C．financed

D．established

23.

A．urgent

B．stressful

C．annoying

D．unforgivable

24.

A．helpful

B．practical

C．rewarding

D．ridiculous

25.

A．excited

B．proud

C．scared

D．confident

26.

A．arrangements

B．courses

C．instructions

D．opportunities

27.

A．richer

B．slower

C．warmer

D．smarter

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

The brightness of light from our cities has reached     28     high levels that it is reducing the darkness of night. A century ago, when night-time     29     (fall) the dark of night arrived. Things are     30     (differ) today. A new study reports that artificial light at night is increasing around the world. Scientists say it grew     31     2.2% a year between 2012 and 2016. This intrusion of artificial light is causing us many problems. The International Dark-Sky Association says, “it is not only damaging our view of the universe, but it is     32     (severe) threatening our environment, our safety, our energy consumption and our health”.

Dr. Franz Holker said artificial light is     33     threat to our natural environment. He called it a pollutant     34     threatens nocturnal animals and affects plants and microorganisms He added that it is affecting everything from bacteria to mammals, humans     35     (include). He said it is reshaping “entire social ecological systems”. Environmentalists thought LED lights would help. However, cities are using more LED lights because     36     are cheaper. This is adding to the pollution of light. Night-time light decreased in sixteen countries, including     37     (nation) at war, like Yemen and Syria.

38. 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。

A friend of mine, named Jack, received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Jack came out of his office, a street urchin(顽童) was walking around the shining car.“Is this your car, sir?” he asked. Jack answered, “Yes，my brother gave it to me for Christmas.” The boy was surprised.“You mean your brother gave it to you and it cost you nothing? Sir, I wish...”He hesitated(犹豫)．Jack thought of course he knew what the boy wanted, but what the boy said surprised him greatly. “I wish,” the boy went on,“that I could be a brother like that.” Jack looked at the boy in surprise，and then he said again，“Would you like to take a ride in my car?” “Oh yes, I’d love to.” the boy answered.

After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said, “Sir, would you mind driving in front of my house”

Jack smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car. But Jack was wrong again.“Will you stop where those two steps are?” the boy asked.

注意：
1．所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1：

He got out and ran up to the steps.

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Paragraph 2：

Jack got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car.

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