【推荐1】The orderly came back in a few minutes with a rifle（步枪）and some Burmans. He told us that the elephant was in the rice fields below, only a few hundred yards away. As I started forward practically the whole population of the quarter flocked out of the houses and followed me. They had seen the rifle and were all shouting that I was going to shoot the elephant. It was fun to them, as it would be to an English crowd; besides, they wanted the meat. It made me a little uneasy. I had no intention of shooting the elephant—I had merely sent for the rifle to defend myself—and it is always uneasy to have a crowd following you. I marched down the hill, looking and feeling a fool, with the rifle over my shoulder and an ever-growing army of people knocking and pushing at my heels. Beyond the huts there was a rice field a thousand yards across, muddy from the first rains. The elephant was standing eight yards from the road. He took not the slightest notice of the crowd. He was tearing up bunches of grass, beating them against his knees to clean them and feeding them into his mouth.
As soon as I saw the elephant I knew with perfect certainty that I ought not to shoot him. It is a serious matter to shoot a working elephant — it is comparable to destroying a huge and costly piece of machinery. There, peacefully eating, the elephant looked no more dangerous than a cow. I thought then and I think now that his attack of “must” was already passing off, in which case he would merely wander harmlessly about. Moreover, I did not in the least want to shoot him.
But at that moment I glanced round at the crowd that had followed me. It was an immense crowd, two thousand at the least and growing every minute. I looked at the sea of the faces above the colorful clothes—faces all happy and excited over this bit of fun, all certain that the elephant was going to be shot. They were watching me as they would watch a magician about to perform a trick. They did not like me. But with the magical rifle in my hands I was momentarily worth watching. And suddenly I realized that I should have to shoot the elephant after all. The people expected it of me and I had got to do it; I could feel their two thousand wills pressing me forward. And it was at this moment that I first felt the hollowness, the uselessness of the white man's control in the East. Here was I, standing in front of the unarmed crowd—seemingly the leading actor; but in reality only a puppet (傀儡). I understood in this moment that when the white man turns ruler of complete power it is his own freedom that he destroys.
1. The people were glad to think the elephant was to be shot mainly because ______.

A．it had damaged their homes and crops

B．it would provide them with meat

C．it would make them feel entertained

D．it was spoiling their rice fields

2. When the writer saw the elephant he felt       .

A．foolish

B．afraid

C．pitiful

D．confident

3. The writer realized that he had to shoot the elephant because        .

A．shooting elephants is a serious problem

B．everybody expected it of him

C．he did not wish to disappoint the rulers

D．he had to show how guns are fired

4. What does the writer intend to tells us when he tells the story?

A．Leading actors are sometimes foolish puppets.

B．Government for white people are useless.

C．Power can sometimes turn people imprisoned.

D．Unarmed crowds are in control of everything.

【推荐3】I want to talk about a soldier. I saw him yesterday as my husband and I were enjoying a wonderful lunch in the cave-like dining room of an old hotel.

It is hard to imagine being comfortable in a room that probably seats a thousand, but the real magic of the place is its wonderful setting. Every comer is a wood and stone masterpiece, with high glass windows that look out to the huge cliffs of the valley.

A man entered with his family and took a seat. He wasn't in uniform, but he walked with the dignity of a soldier, and a slight limp (瘸). My suspicion was confirmed when he removed his hat and placed it on the table where I could see it. Embroidered (绣) on the cap were the words: "Iwo Jima Survivor".

As they were waiting for lunch, the others talking happily, this gentleman was stating out of the window. He was content to be left out of the conversation and allowed to take in the wonderful and impressive view of the waterfall.

I watched him, and imagined how much horror he had seen in the war. What losses did he suffer, and how many friends did he lose? What he had witnessed should have given him a good reason to lose faith in the world. Yet this tired soldier was smiling at the sky, at the sun and the roaring of the waterfall. Somehow, after everything, the world was still beautiful to him.

I walked over to him and said, "Excuse me, sir. I'm sorry to interrupt, but I saw your hat, and I just wanted to say thank you for serving."

He looked up at me, surprised, and said proudly, "You're welcome, and thank you, too."

I told him I would go home and tell my children about this experience that I'd met him.

1. The place where the author enjoyed lunch was __

A．only open to people of the upper classes

B．once visited by many famous people

C．attractive because of its beautiful surroundings

D．modeled on scenes from American history

2. What do we learn from the passage?

A．The author at first thought the gentleman was famous.

B．The gentleman stood out because of his uniform.

C．The gentleman’s family didn’t like to talk with him.

D．The gentleman wasn’t expecting the author to thank him.

3. What encouraged the author to talk to the soldier?

A．His disability.

B．His loneliness.

C．His contribution to his country.

D．His bravery to fight in the war.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards the soldier?

A．Admiring.	B．Satisfied.
C．Sympathetic.	D．Doubtful.

【推荐1】As a senior school graduate, during COVID-19 outbreak, I’ve had many concerns, the greatest one of which was being unable to help my community, except for wearing my mask, following the health officials’ guidelines, and assisting seniors to get their groceries.

Then it struck me. Solving COVID-19 relied only on individual steps and the goodwill of human consciousness. But the next challenge we have to deal with ahead is climate change, known as the silent pandemic without a vaccine (疫苗) . So, all I could think of was: Why don’t we do the same, and deal with it through our everyday activities?

I’ve created an App, EnRoute, to help reduce carbon emissions (排放) from shopping and transport activities. Even though I’ve never coded before, my will was greater than any excuse I could think of. The first version was just a one-screen App. Through the quarantines (隔离), I’ve had only 70 people to test the concept with and created little impact. Plus, leading a social organization seemed like a small boat in a rough sea to me. But instead of giving up, I chose to fill the gap.

And the coolest thing is that the more I was learning, the more people got interested in the idea. Through every leadership program, I built a stronger EnRoute Community where each person was equally passionate and brave to make a change. Their enthusiasm was my greatest fuel. At least I travelled across the world without a single carbon emission.

Fast forward to today, through EnRoute, over 4, 000 people reduced more than 150, 000 kg carbon emissions. The App turned into an international movement. And I even had the pleasure to be the first-ever Macedonian Global Teen Leader Princess Diana Award Winner.

It turns out that except for being a good time to reflect and relax, bridge years can be a powerful tool to change the world as well!

1. How did the author feel during COVID-19?

A．Helpless.

B．Alarmed.

C．Worried.

D．Ignorant.

2. What inspired the author to create the App, EnRoute?

A．Individual devotion to pandemic prevention.

B．The author’s involvement in community service.

C．The influence of human activities on global warming.

D．The difference between carbon emissions and COVID-19.

3. What is the benefit of the App?

A．It unites many countries.

B．It gets many people to change.

C．It inspires the author to enjoy himself.

D．It proves the author’s ability to change others.

4. Which of the following can best describe the author?

A．Patient and caring.	B．Capable and outgoing.
C．Creative and generous.	D．Determined and responsible.

【推荐2】From a young age, I would climb up and down for fun. My first introduction to gymnastics was through my older sister Arielle, who used to be a gymnast. She taught me how to do my first cartwheel(侧手翻). By the end of the week, I was teaching myself one-armed cartwheels and my sister said to my mom, “You need to put this kid in gymnastics.”

At about age 9, I realized that I wanted to pursue the Olympic path. I was used to the public eye, but the Olympic stage was different. The Olympics teach you to act in a certain way and to be disciplined(守纪律的). They teach you to be a mature young lady, and you grow up fast.

When I started this journey, I never knew what it actually took to get to the Olympics. I thought it was: Training. I had to quit a normal kind of life for gymnastics, but I didn’t mind. I moved from Virginia Beach to Iowa to get a different coach. I sacrificed my privacy. Gymnastics was what I was going to eat, breathe and sleep with. It takes a lot to be an Olympic athlete. You may have a talent, but the people who work harder than you will overtake you.

Throughout my career, a lot of people have doubted me. When someone tells you that you can’ do it, especially when there are many people, you start to believe it. It took me years to figure out how great I was at gymnastics. Fear held me back when I hurt my leg in 2011, but I told myself that I had a talent and that I was going to use it. I went to the world championships and got a team gold.

I won three gold medals at the London 2012 Olympic Games and the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and helped Team USA win gold at the 2011 and 2015 World Championships. My mom used to say, “Inspire a generation.” It’s one thing when you say it, but I never thought that I would be a pioneer and that people would draw inspiration from my story.

1. Why did the author’ sister suggest putting her in gymnastics?

A．Because she was talented in gymnastics.

B．Because she needed to decide her future career.

C．Because she was too noisy to stay at home.

D．Because she had fallen in love with gymnastics.

2. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 3?

A．She left school at an early age.

B．She devoted great efforts to training.

C．She thought talent was necessary.

D．She dreamed of being famous one day.

3. What did the author learn from others’ doubt?

A．Failures were unavoidable.

B．She had to improve her skills.

C．She should be confident in herself.

D．What others thought was not important.

4. What does the author mainly talk about in this passage?

A．Her childhood experiences.

B．Her road to success.

C．Her passion for the Olympics.

D．Her performance in gymnastics.

【推荐3】Why I love volunteering?

Over the last few years, I have discovered that one of my favourite things to do in my free time is to volunteer. I have volunteered for different organizations and carried out different roles. These have included simple, everyday activities as well as some more professional roles.     1     Here are my top four reasons why I think volunteering is so meaningful.

● It’s an opportunity to get experience and skills.

By volunteering, you are carrying out a job — even though you’re not being paid — so you can get valuable experience and skills which are likely to be useful in the future.     2    

● You can meet new people.

    3     They are likely to be very interesting and inspiring people and might just turn out to be great friends too.

● It’s a way to get confidence.

Many people who do voluntary work say that it has helped them to feel more confident in all sorts of ways.     4     My volunteering experience has helped me to get confidence in talking to strangers and even in front of a crowd!

●     5    

Doing an activity that you wouldn’t normally do, with like-minded people, should mean that you have a really fun time. You will also feel good knowing that you are doing something for a good cause.

A．You can have lots of fun!

B．I have always been quite a shy person.

C．If you like, you can start with something small.

D．Look for volunteering opportunities in your local town or city.

E．However, no matter what kind of volunteering, I have always loved it.

F．One of the best things about volunteering is meeting the other volunteers!

G．For example, volunteering roles will help you get working or social experience.

【推荐1】I made an important decision when I was in Junior 3.

Before I made that decision I was one of the boys who tried too hard to act as an adult.I didn't know that only kids want to show themselves as adults.

I didn't listen to my parents and teachers，and my grades became poor.Then came the high school entrance exam.

At the turning point of my life，my mom wanted to have a conversation with me.I wanted to turn it down but when I looked at her eyes，I felt I couldn't refuse.Instead of asking me to study hard，to my surprise，Mom just asked what I wanted to do in the future.Without thinking too much，I just said I would like to study hard.

Mom smiled and asked again：“I asked：what do you WANT to do？”

I never seriously thought about the question.So，I kept silent.

“Whether you want to go on studying or enter the society，” she went on，“it is your own decision.Your life should be decided by you，not by anyone else，including me.” After saying that，she had tears in her eyes.

For the first time in my life I was asked to make my own decision.I sat in my chair and thought about myself，my life and what kind of person I wanted to become.

It took me what seemed to be ages to make the biggest decision so far in my life—I wanted to be a man who makes a difference in the world.To achieve that，I needed to study hard.

The path to my future became clear to me.I didn't act rebelliously(叛逆地) any more.With passion in my heart，I studied hard.Now，I'm one of the best students in the class.

Thanks to that decision，I have become what I am today.

1. When did the boy make an important decision?

A．When he was in Junior 3.

B．When he was in high school.

C．A year ago.

D．When he was 17.

2. What's the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “passion”？

A．乘客	B．激情
C．传递	D．反对

3. What did the mother do at the turning point of the boy's life?

A．She taught the boy the importance of study.

B．She had a big fight with the boy.

C．She had a conversation with the boy.

D．She told the boy to study hard.

4. Which of the following is NOT right?

A．The boy's grades were poor before he made the dicision.

B．The boy's mother didn't force(强迫)him to study hard.

C．He wanted to make a difference in the world.

D．The boy's mother made a decision for the boy.

5. What's the passage mainly about?

A．An important decision by myself.

B．The changes of my grades.

C．My mom helped me a lot in my life.

D．The high school entrance exam.

【推荐2】Derek and Shirley walked out of the airport building and into the bright sunshine. Looking up at the brilliant blue sky and then at the faraway mountains rising above the swaying palm trees, they couldn’t wait to start their holiday.

A taxi pulled up swiftly and silently. Derek dropped their suitcases into the boot and joined Shirley in the back seat. “Palm Trees Hotel, please,” Derek said excitedly. “Certainly, sir,” replied the driver, as he turned around with a flashing white smile. Derek and Shirley gave each other a puzzled look as the taxi eased smoothly into the traffic. “Excuse me, er, your face seems very familiar—in fact, you remind us of that famous film star, Rocky Overton... but of course, you can’t be.”

Derek and Shirley sat in silent disbelief as the driver explained that he was not a real person, but a robot made to look like a famous actor. “Rocky” explained that the taxi company had purchased the latest model of robot drivers since they were programmed to be safer and more reliable than human drivers. “So, here I am,” “Rocky” continued, “your first robot taxi driver!”

Derek and Shirley held each other’s hands more lightly. “Relax,” “Rocky” reassured them, “there is nothing for you to worry about. I can assure you that my driving skills are excellent. I’m equipped with perfect vision and superior reactions, and I know every street in the city. I am instantly updated with the latest traffic information so that I can avoid traffic jams and get you to your destination in the quickest and least stressful manner. Please sit back, relax and enjoy the journey.”

Derek and Shirley, feeling a little better, leaned back in their seats and closed their eyes. “And another thing,” “Rocky” added, “my line of robots represents the ultimate (最高典范) in computer technology. I am beautifully designed, made from only the best materials and subject to the strictest quality checks. Therefore, you are entirely safe with me. Nothing could possibly go wrong... could possibly go wrong, wrong… go wrong…”

1. Why did Derek and Shirley feel puzzled when they got into the taxi?

A．Because the driver was a robot.

B．Because the driver was Rocky Overton.

C．Because the driver gave them a big smile.

D．Because the driver looked like a famous actor.

2. What do we know about the taxi driver “Rocky”?

A．It has the perfect vision and superior reactions.

B．It is the first robot taxi driver in the world.

C．It is instantly updated with the latest news.

D．It has never get stuck in traffic jams.

3. What does the underlined word “reassured” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Threatened.

B．Persuaded.

C．Surprised.

D．Comforted.

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Robot drivers are perfectly designed.

B．Robot drivers are able to repeat the words.

C．Robot drivers are not so reliable as expected.

D．Robot drivers are not safer than human drivers.

【推荐3】I still can’t remember if I said goodbye to him.

That special day, I remember it so well. I got up as usual in the morning. Our dog, Gansett, was more than happy to give kisses. Giving him a pat, I pushed him aside, needing to get ready to go to school. As I stepped into the kitchen, Mom greeted me with a smile and I responded the same way. Quickly, I finished up my breakfast and then got ready fast with my school stuff. I dashed out of the door with Mom following, and after telling Gansett to stay inside, she gave up and let him come along. As we walked to the car, Mom opened the trunk for him to jump in, which he did with a huge grin on his furry face. I jumped in and shut my door, pulling my seatbelt across my body. We pulled out of the driveway, and fifteen minutes later, we were at the school. I jumped out of the car and ran inside, not even looking back.

Dad picked me up at the end of the day, and I knew almost immediately that something was wrong. He didn’t stay and chat with people like he had before, just telling me to get into the car. I was getting terrified. He sat me down, and with great gentleness told me that Gansett had died. I laughed in his face when he said that, because Gansett had been perfectly fine that morning.

Dad just kept staring at me, with an I-can’t-believe-it-happened-either look in his eyes. I realized that he wasn’t joking. I burst into tears, and cried for the rest of the day. I was later able to say goodbye to Gansett’s body, but not the three-year-old dog that I loved with all my heart.

I wish I could remember if I said goodbye to him that morning, but I can’t, and not knowing that will be always bothering me.

1. What can we learn about Gansett from Paragraph 2?

A．He was very close to the author.

B．He woke up the author every morning.

C．He was unwilling to go to school with the author.

D．He failed to get on well with the author’s mother.

2. How did the author first feel when told about Gansett’s death?

A．It was sorrowful.	B．It was frightening.
C．It was hard to believe.	D．It came as a great shock.

3. What does the author really want to express in the passage?

A．His deep love for his dog.	B．His strong wish for another dog.
C．His regret about not saying goodbye.	D．His pride in having Gansett as his pet.

【推荐1】Eating chocolate at least once a week could stave off a heart attack, according to new research. Chocolate is packed with plant chemicals that weaken inflammation(炎症) and help blood flow, explained scientists.

Lead author Dr. Chayakrit Kittanawong said, “Our study suggests chocolate helps keep the heart's blood vessels healthy.” It collected data from six trials that examined the link over the past five decades. A total of 336, 289 people reported their intake. Those who ate chocolate more than once a week reduced their risk of coronary artery( 冠状动脉) disease by eight percent. This was compared to peers who ate it less than once a week.

Chocolate is known to produce the same chemical in the brain as falling in love. But evidence is growing that its reputation as a “guilty pleasure” is wrong. Dr. Krittanawong said, “Chocolate contains heart healthy nutrients such as flavonoids, methylxanthines, polyphenols and stearic acid which may reduce inflammation.

Known medically as HDL(high-density lipoprotein)(高密度脂蛋白), it helps to rid LDL (low-density lipoprotein) out of the body. When this collects, it causes vessels and arteries to become blocked up. It can stop blood flow to the heart or brain, causing a heart attack or stroke. Dr. Krittanawong said, “In the past, clinical studies have shown chocolate is beneficial for blood pressure.

Dark chocolate has long been known to have health benefits but recent research has suggested milk chocolate may also provide valuable nutrients to the heart. Dr. Krittanawong pointed out his study did not investigate whether any particular type of chocolate is more beneficial - or if there is an ideal portion size. He said, “Chocolate appears promising for the prevention of coronary artery disease. But more research is needed to show how much and what kind of chocolate could be recommended.”

While it's not clear how much is perfect, Dr. Krittanawong warned people against overeating. He said, “Moderate amounts of chocolate seem to protect coronary arteries but it's likely that large quantities do not.”

1. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A．The result of the study.	B．The process of the study.
C．The participants of the study.	D．The intention of the study.

2. Which of the following can probably prevent blood flow?

A．A heart attack.	B．A stroke.
C．High-density lipoprotein.	D．Low-density lipoprotein.

3. What does the recent study tell us?

A．Chocolate is good for blood pressure.	B．Dark chocolate is beneficial for health.
C．Milk chocolate may also benefit the heart.	D．Chocolate contains special plant chemicals.

4. What's Dr. Krittanawong's attitude toward chocolate's preventing coronary artery disease?

A．Indifferent.

B．Hopeful.

C．Negative.

D．Uncertain.

【推荐2】Anna Heusler and a group of cyclists were riding towards Adelaide on Friday when they spotted a koala sitting in the middle of the road. It wasn’t the first time that Heusler had seen koalas out and about on the roads while riding—but this koala’s reaction amazed her. ''We stopped the bikes to help the koala get off the road, otherwise it would get hit by cars. But the koala walked up to me very quickly. It was obviously very thirsty, '' Heusler told CNN.

''As I was giving it a drink from our water bottles, it climbed up onto my bike. I've never seen a koala move so quickly. They're usually not pet animals, they stay up in the trees and people admire them from afar. ''

''None of us have ever seen anything like it. We gave it as much as we could and then made sure it was off the road and back to safety. ''Heusler shared the adorable yet heartbreak-ing images to her blog, showing the koala drinking water from her bottle. ''Australian Koala Bears suffered severe thirst in a heatwave. This koala walked right up to me as I was going down and climbed up onto my bike while I gave it water, '' she captioned the image. The video has since gone viral online, ranking top of millions of views on social media around the world. ''There's nothing but tragedy in Australia. It's burning out of control'' Heusler said. ''I hope this incident helps spread awareness. ''

Severe fires in the Adelaide Hills have burned 25,000 hectares of land，leaving koalas searching for food and water hard. Adelaide Koala Rescue's Jane Brister is currently caring for 46 koalas that have had their homes destroyed. She said the centre doesn’t normally care for this many koalas at once and the increase was due to the fires. ''A big problem we’ re noticing now is that koalas are coming in starving… there's just no food, '' Ms Brister said. Koalas eat eucalyptus (桉树)leaves—but thousands of trees have been destroyed by fires. Firefighters now across the country are taking time to care for wildlife when they find them before handing them to the correct authorities.

1. How did the koala surprise Heusler during her trip?

A．It approached her for the water.

B．It arried its baby to beg for her help.

C．It sat still in the middle of the road.

D．It was hit seriously by a car.

2. What can we know about koalas from paragraph 2?

A．They usually walk fast.

B．They are highly social animals.

C．They often rely on people to survive.

D．They usually don't stay close to humans.

3. Why did Heusler post the koala pictures online?

A．To spread people's awareness of the fire.

B．To stress the worsening climate change.

C．To remind people of the naughty koala.

D．To get more likes online.

4. What does Jane Brister's work focus on now?

A．Putting out the forest fire.

B．Looking for koala babies.

C．Protecting the endangered trees.

D．Looking after starving koalas.

【推荐3】At first glance, the business world is no place for young women, as my co-founders and I have been told on many occasions. In spite of this pessimistic view of women’s opportunity in business, we three college-age girl with zero experience in business started off with a highly ambitious goal: to start a seaweed farm in North California, and grow as much seaweed as possible to help reduce carbon emissions (排放) and nutrient pollution from agricultural sources.

In the beginning, our ideas were either ignored or scoffed by the researchers from whom we sought help and advice. But we carried on with our research—if others wouldn’t provide us answers, we weren’t afraid to work them out ourselves. We discovered which species could grow in warmer waters, and we’d identified potential markets into which we planned to sell the products. We’ve spent the last two years setting up the first seaweed farm in NC, applying for a patent (专利) and competing with five final teams in front of the United Nations for $1 million.

Despite all our efforts, many industry experts remained unwilling to take us seriously. But as often happens in business, the same characteristics we were ignored for were, in reality, our biggest competitive advantages. Our age gave us the strength to bounce back from failure and our background as environmental scientists, rather than businesswomen, helped us find new marketing opportunities. For every 10 farmers who claimed nobody would ever want to feed their cows seaweed, we found one who was interested. For every 15 cosmetics (化妆品) producers who refused to answer our cold calls (电话推销) we stuck to the one with an interesting idea for seaweed lotion.

Over the course of our early business development efforts, we have had access to a wealth of resources, programs, and individuals who work constantly to help us succeed. By staying focused on bringing our ideas to light, our team has demonstrated that entrepreneurship (创业) is exactly the right place for the hopeful.

1. What was the major cause for their difficulty in starting business?

A．They are women.	B．They were young.
C．They lacked experience.	D．They suffered prejudice (偏见).

2. What did they do to make their business successful according to the passage?

A．They expanded their seaweed farms.

B．They experimented on seaweed species.

C．They got their product officially recognized.

D．They consulted the United Nations.

3. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．How they benefited from their weaknesses.

B．How they got others interested in seaweed.

C．How they made themselves more competitive.

D．How they approached potential customers.