31. AI technology, together with brain-computer interfaces (脑机接口), will help many ________ people to live a new and independent life.

A．silent

B．lonely

C．strange

D．disabled

33. —Can you dance to “Subject Three” (or “Kemusan”)?
—Of course. It’s very popular and I can ________ a few moves.

A．explain

B．carry

C．copy

D．understand

35. The saying “To know what you know and to know what you do not know is true knowledge (知识)” tells us ________.

A．that we should have a clear understanding of our learning

B．how can we learn enough knowledge about Chinese history

C．why we should keep learning knowledge all the time

D．where can we find the answer to the true question

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       A student from Chongqing who is studying in the UK recently shared a traditional Chinese snack called “tanghulu” on the streets of Edinburgh. She ________ traditional Chinese clothes and sold the snack to passersby. Many ________ were very interested in this sweet snack.
       The student was seen ________ her homemade tanghulu to people. She talked about ________ to make it and the different tastes. A British girl saw it and called out ________ “tanghulu”, then the student gave her a piece to try. Another Chinese boy, who was born in the UK, was surprised to ________ that his nickname was “tanghulu”. He tried the snack and really ________ it.
       Tanghulu is a popular and ________ snack in northern China, especially (特别是) in Beijing. It is sold on a ________ and looks very pretty with bright red haws (山楂) on it. The sugar coating makes it look ________. In North America, a similar snack ________ be a toffee apple. But haws are sourer (酸的) than apples, so the sweet coating gives it a different ________. In cold winters, the ________ coating becomes firm and crispy (坚硬酥脆).
       Nowadays, tanghulu has become more popular because many young people have been posting videos on social media (社交媒体) showing how to make it and ________ it. This has ________ a new trend (风尚) among young people. So they long for trying this traditional Chinese snack.36.

A．dressed

B．wore

C．carried

D．made

37.

A．neighbors

B．foreigners

C．passengers

D．relatives

38.

A．providing

B．sharing

C．offering

D．sending

39.

A．why

B．what

C．where

D．how

40.

A．sadly

B．silently

C．nervously

D．excitedly

41.

A．find out

B．try out

C．give out

D．get out

42.

A．liked

B．hated

C．depended

D．argued

43.

A．natural

B．wide

C．normal

D．typical

44.

A．box

B．paper

C．stick

D．wood

45.

A．heavy

B．shiny

C．complete

D．true

46.

A．should

B．must

C．might

D．would

47.

A．art

B．spirit

C．skill

D．taste

48.

A．sugar

B．milk

C．cream

D．honey

49.

A．cut

B．smell

C．enjoy

D．throw

50.

A．noticed

B．changed

C．become

D．counted

Construction Workers        Every November, near the start of summer in Antarctica (南极洲), chinstrap penguins begin an activity you see in a lot of cities. Pairs of chinstrap penguins use stones to build nests (巢). Like houses in many human neighborhoods, the nests are built side by side for safety. Rock Stars         Known as Fiordland penguins, these birds don’t live in Antarctica but the rain forests of New Zealand. They are also known for their funny looks and sounds of singing that can be easily noticed. The birds can shake their crests (冠) —like rock stars shake their hair on the stage—to show off their plumage (羽毛) to interest mates. Parents in Turn        A mother emperor penguin lays one egg then leaves! Each penguin’s father covers it with his brood pouch (育儿袋). There the father stands, for about 65 days, through icy temperatures and cold winds. Finally, the mothers return and feed the hatched (孵化的) baby penguins. The fathers then leave for fishing, and the mothers take care of the babies.

51. In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news?

A．SPORTS.

B．ANIMALS.

C．BUSINESS.

D．ON SCREEN.

52. “Construction Workers” is best translated (翻译) into ________.

A．搬运工人

B．清洁工人

C．建筑工人

D．装修工人

53. It’s clear that Fiordland penguins ________.

A．live in Antarctica like other penguins

B．sing loud to show off their plumage

C．have special sounds of singing like rock stars

D．shake their crests to interest mates

54. How can a baby emperor penguin grow up?
① Mother penguin lays the egg.
② Father penguin hatches the egg for about 65 days.
③ Father penguin feeds the baby.
④ Parents look after the baby in turn.

A．①②④

B．②③④

C．①③④

D．①②③

55. Through the news above, the writer might want to tell us ________.

A．the animals on the ice	B．the lifestyle of birds
C．different kinds of penguins	D．penguins like humans

About four years ago, I moved to Chicago and started feeling really worried during the first year of high school. I couldn’t find out why, but it got worse over time. Even though I was usually a happy and healthy girl, the first year was really hard to go through. I tried my best to balance (平衡) friends, schoolwork, family, and after-school activities. At home, I would often cry for no reason and have trouble falling asleep.

After months, I finally asked for help. My dad took me to a doctor. I spent a long time talking with my doctor Sally about the feeling of “no hope of life”. When I felt pain, I felt as if it’s my problem. I kept telling myself that I was a loser. Sally suggested a program called “Insight” to help with my depression (抑郁症). I was embarrassed (尴尬的) to tell others that I was in a mental (心理的) health program. But I just wanted to feel happy all over again, so I decided to try it. Later, I learned that those terrible feelings were not my problem but something wrong with my brain (大脑).

Now, things are much better. My friends and family help me, and I know what to do to stay happy. Every day, I see stories on the news about kids like me. I share my story to let them know they’re not alone.

56. The writer thought her life was hard to go through because ________.

A．she got poor grades at school	B．she was new and had no friends
C．she had a mental health problem	D．she joined in many after-school activities

57. When meeting the doctor, the writer ________.

A．kept crying all the time	B．refused to try the program
C．felt happy all over again	D．talked about her hopelessness

58. After the writer went to “Insight”, the writer ________.

A．thought herself a loser	B．told her friends everything
C．knew the reason why	D．learned how to make friends

59. The writer shared her story to ________.

A．give hope to kids like her	B．explain why she felt worried
C．say thanks to her friends	D．cheer herself up

60. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．A Self-saving Girl	B．You’re Not Alone
C．Ask for Help in Time	D．Want to Live Again

       In today’s world, applying to (申请) colleges, even jobs, pays more attention to volunteering. You need to show how much you’ve helped the community (社区). This is great! I know some people who are quick to talk about how they help others. Smiling big and proud, they tell me about the number of volunteer hours. But sometimes I find out that they don’t even know the mission (使命) of the group! Although this only happened twice, it really troubled me. So I start to think that maybe this isn’t the best way to think about helping others.
              ★       It should be more about making your community better, and learning what it means to be a good person in our world. You should think about helping others, not about how you’ll benefit (受益).
       The best way to fix this is to change what colleges and jobs ask for. Instead of asking “how many hours have you helped”, they should ask “how have you made things better for others”. They should ask people to explain, and look for people who really care and try hard, instead of just counting (计算) the hours they’ve spent.
       We, the students, can also help fix this. Try to forget about the hours, because they’re not important. Choose groups you care about and learn about the people you’re helping. Don’t help because you have to, but because it’s the right thing to do as a person. Next time you hear a friend talking about how many hours they’ve helped, tell them that numbers don’t change the world.
61. Some people talk about the number of volunteer hours to show their ________.

A．fairness

B．satisfaction

C．sadness

D．surprise

62. Which of the following can be put in       ★     ?

A．Why don’t you try volunteering?

B．Helping others shouldn’t be only about numbers.

C．More and more people are helping the community.

D．Maybe you know why to help others.

63. To fix this, colleges and jobs should look for people who ________.

A．spend the longest in volunteering	B．benefit from helping others
C．really make a difference	D．learn about the group

64. Which is NOT a good way for the students to think about helping others according to the writer?

A．Helping because you have to.	B．Caring about and choosing a group.
C．Learning about the people in need.	D．Thinking it’s the right thing to help.

65. What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the number of volunteer hours?

A．He hates it very much.	B．He agrees with it strongly.
C．He is careful about it.	D．He doesn’t really care.

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       Most people listen to songs because they like the rhythm or beat. But they don’t often pay attention to the deep     71     (mean) of a song. Music should not only make you feel good through your ears,     72     also be enjoyed and experienced with a real touch to your heart.
       Many people choose     73     (listen) to different kinds of music in different languages, according to their culture. We shouldn’t compare people’s music     74     (taste) because music is a mix of love, fun and feelings.
       Music also has the ability to change our bad feelings     75     anger, sadness or worry. It’s something you can’t touch, but it’s like medicine that makes us feel     76     (good). It     77     (teach) people very useful things as well and we can learn a lot from music.
       Sometimes words cannot describe what we are feeling, but music can. That’s     78     there’s a saying that goes, “When words fail, music speaks.” Music is like a special language that everyone can understand. When we’re happy, we like to listen to music and the words in the songs. But when we’re     79     (happy), we understand how important the meaning of a song could be. So we should love music and always enjoy music while also feeling it into our hearts     80     (clear). Maybe it’s the main reason why people like songs.