The spring season brings warm weather, flowers and other changes for people to enjoy. For some restaurant cooks, the most exciting spring arrival is ramps.
Ramps are a wild plant in the eastern mountains of North America. They are one of the first plants that grow in the spring. Usually between April and May. They are recognized (识别) by their red stem (茎), and two long and wide green leaves. They are also famous for their strong taste, similar to onions(洋葱).
Ramps are not as well-known as other vegetables, but they have a long history in the United States. In the Appalachian Mountains, ramps have been an important food for a long time. During spring it is common for small towns in the Appalachian area to hold large ramp dinners for the community.
However, over the last 30 years, ramps popularity has grown quickly. They are now a highly-desired vegetable for many nice restaurants in cities like New York and Washington D. C.
One reason the plant is popular is that it grows in the wild. It is difficult to grow them on farms. Most restaurants get them from foragers, who collect ramps by searching forests for some small pieces of land where they grow. Ramps have a short season. Within a few weeks of full growth, the plant is done for the year. This short life is some reason for their popularity.
And that popularity could lead to their disappearance from Earth. In 1995, the local government in Quebec, Canada stopped people selling the plant to businesses in order to protect the plant against being over-dug.
The season is short, but it has not ended yet. If you are in the right place, You still have time to try a taste of ramps yourself.
1. Why are ramps so popular in North America?| A．Because they grow in spring. | B．Because they are hard to get. |
| C．Because they have a good taste. | D．Because they have a long history. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．foragers. | B．restaurants. | C．customers. | D．ramps. |
| A．Ramps were once popular in North America. |
| B．Americans have discovered a new vegetable. |
| C．Americans go crazy for ramps in spring. |
| D．Ramps will soon be enjoyed all over the world. |
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【推荐1】I woke up with drool (口水) on my pillow this morning. I wouldn't have minded except it wasn't mine. The alarm clock rang, and I reached over to turn it off. As I laid my face back down on the pillow, I felt the wet, slimy (黏滑的) drool on my pillow case. I opened my eyes and saw a smiling, panting (喘气的), furry face gazing down at me. I tried to get up, but she was too fast. My face was suddenly covered in kisses with one going straight up my nose and another right in my ear. I laughed, reached out and picked up the eight-pound love machine and held her away from my dripping (湿透的) face. It was just another morning in a life with dogs.
Why do we welcome them into our homes and our hearts? We know that we are most likely going to outlive them and have our hearts broken when they age quickly and pass away after ten to fifteen years. We know that there will be vet (兽医) bills, flea baths and enough fur to make a vacuum cleaner cry. We know that our ears will ring from the barking, that we will be picking up poop (大便) every single day and that we will never get to finish a full sandwich again.
Yet, when we are feeling down or blue, there will always be a soft head on our lap needing to be pet. When we get home after a long day's work, there will be a happy face at the door waiting for us. Our lives will be full of balls to throw, bellies to scratch, and love and loyalty that will warm our hearts and uplift our souls.
For thousands of years, dogs have been our best friends. They remain one of the greatest gifts life has ever given us. Even if they can't love us for the rest of our lives, they will always love us for all of theirs.
1. How does the author probably feel about his dog every morning?| A．Awful. | B．Impatient. | C．Joyful. | D．Surprised. |
| A．Irony. (反语) | B．Contrast. | C．Repetition. | D．Personification. |
| A．explore why we love dogs | B．show the trouble dogs can bring |
| C．give examples of dogs' bad behavior | D．list reasons why some people avoid dogs |
| A．Dogs are devoted to their owners. | B．Dogs' owners outlive them. |
| C．Life is never perfect. | D．Dogs are beneficial. |
| A．give the advantages and disadvantages of raising dogs |
| B．share how much love his dog has brought him |
| C．say that keeping a dog is worth all the trouble |
| D．analyze the impact of a dog's company |
【推荐2】We all need purpose in our lives. And so do dogs. Work is good for us. While holidays are great, after a while, we can miss our sense of routine, of duty and purpose. This is what happened to the German Shepherd, Dorka. She was a bomb-detection (探测炸弹的) dog with the US Army in Afghanistan. Every day, with her owner Monte, she would look for bombs to protect the soldiers (士兵).
When the dog and her owner’s duties were over, Monte brought Dorka home with him. But he soon found that Dorka was sad. In fact, she was depressed. She missed her job and the sense of purpose it gave her. Her owner tried different things to cheer her up but nothing seemed to work. Then he had an idea.
He began hiding objects for Dorka to find. The objects had a similar smell to what Dorka had been trained to look for. He’d hide them under parked cars or other hidden places. On their walks, it would be Dorka’s job to find these hidden objects. Soon, Monte noticed Dorka’s ears stand up and that her youthful energy had returned.
“I immediately saw she was back to her happy self,” said Monte in a video he made for their TikTok channel, shared by the animal lovers’ site, The Dodo. “Seeing her happy makes me happy,” said Monte in the video.
But why did this make Dorka so happy? It seems that she once again felt her purpose in life. Dorka had kept Monte safe in the war, and now Monte was looking after Dorka. What a beautiful friendship Monte and Dorka share!
1. Why did Dorka become depressed after returning from Afghanistan?| A．Because she missed her owner. |
| B．Because she missed her fellow soldier dogs. |
| C．Because her injuries stopped her doing her job. |
| D．Because she missed her job and sense of purpose. |
| A．He took her on long walks. | B．He drove her around and gave her toys. |
| C．He started hiding objects for her to find. | D．He protected her by hiding her away. |
| A．Dorka became even more depressed. | B．Dorka didn’t seem to notice the hidden objects. |
| C．Dorka’s energy and happiness returned. | D．Dorka couldn’t live a normal life without Monte. |
| A．The importance of having purpose in life. | B．The cruelty of making use of dogs in wars. |
| C．Dogs wish to have human friends. | D．The influence of depression on animals. |
【推荐3】“Last night, there were 20 elephants on my farm,” John from Kenya said. “They ate all my crop (庄稼). What can I do?”
Elephants are cute animals, but they brought serious problems for the farmers near Mount Kenya National Park. The elephants often left the park, went into the farms near the park, and ate their crops. So farmers slept in their fields (田地). If elephants came, they drove them away. However, the next day, the farmers were too tired to do their work.
Then, someone thought of a better way. They built electric fences (电栅栏) to keep the elephants out. The farmers had more time for their work. However, these fences were expensive to build. So they had to give up building electronic fences.
“The elephant problem started when more people came to Mount Kenya and started new farms,” a scientist said. “The elephants had lived here for a very long time before people came. At some times of the year, elephants go from one place to another. They remember their old routes (路线), and they walk through anything that’s there—like a farm or even a house.”
Now the government has a plan. It wants the people around the park to start tourism. People around the world love elephants. When more and more elephant-lovers come to visit Mount Kenya National Park, those farmers can make money by serving them. The government hopes that this way, people and elephants will live together happily.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. Why did farmers sleep in their fields? ______
| A．To have fun. | B．To get good luck. |
| C．To save their crops. | D．To watch elephants. |
| A．they were not useful | B．they cost too much money |
| C．they were not good for elephants | D．they were dangerous for children |
| A．旅游业 | B．种植业 | C．制造业 | D．畜牧业 |
| A．Paragraph 2. | B．Paragraph 3. | C．Paragraph 4. | D．Paragraph 5. |
| A．A big park in Kenya | B．The elephant problem in Kenya |
| C．Elephants are in danger | D．The future of Kenyan farmers |
【推荐1】Who is the most famous artist in the world? If not Leonardo da Vinci, it might be Pablo Picasso. Picasso was one of the most famous artists of the 20th century.
Born in Spain, Picasso showed his talent at an early age. He could create many amazing paintings. The neighbors all thought he was a genius (天才). However, this “genius” was not an excellent student at school.
As a bad student, Picasso’s detention in school was very common. There were only desks, chairs and empty walls in the detention room, but he was happy because he could take a piece of paper from the desk and paint freely there. He first learned painting from his father, who was an art teacher. When he was 13, he could draw and paint just about anything, and in any style. He also liked to try out new ideas. Picasso lost himself in the world of imagination every day.
People divided his life and art into different periods. One of his most famous periods was his Cubist (立体派的) period. Cubism is when an artist paints things, like a bottle, from different angles (角度) all in the same picture. So you see the front, the back and the sides of the bottle all at the same time. In a way, it’s a bit like having X-ray eyes.
This new way of painting surprised the art world in the 20th century. Picasso has been so admired by many artists nowadays. He has helped us see the world in new ways.
| A．An engineer. | B．A musician. | C．An artist. |
| A．留校 | B．创意 | C．勤奋 |
| A．in all angles | B．in one angle | C．in no angles |
| A．Picasso’s childhood. | B．Picasso’s paintings. | C．Picasso’s talent. |
【推荐2】Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies for your home, workplace, and car.
1. Water.
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon of water daily just for drinking. Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period. It is suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.
2. Food.
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non-perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned food, powdered milk, dried fruits, non-salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.
3. Flashlights(手电筒) and spare batteries.
Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks.
Prepare a battery-powered radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information.
4. Clothes.
If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.
1. Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?| A．Because earthquakes can be known before they happen. |
| B．Because earthquakes take place without warning. |
| C．Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighborhood. |
| D．Because it’s people’s daily work to prepare the earthquakes. |
| A．A person should prepare 0. 5 gallon of water for one day. |
| B．You’d better use your own containers to keep water. |
| C．You’d better open the bottled water when you buy it. |
| D．You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it. |
| A．powdered milk | B．fresh vegetables |
| C．dried fruits | D．canned juices |
| A．we need to prepare some supplies only at home |
| B．a telephone is the most important prepared thing |
| C．flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes |
| D．clothes are used to protect your head |
| A．some warm clothes and bedding supplies | B．some hot water |
| C．some batteries | D．some flashlights |
【推荐3】Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics souvenirs（纪念品）have drawn much attention from collectors around the world, especially the beautiful pins（胸针）. They have won high praise for the excellent patterns.
The Beijing Winter Olympics pins connect traditional Chinese culture with modern beauty. It’s thought that the style of the countdown souvenir pin collection is really special and romantic. As for the 200-day countdown pin, the pattern features sakura（樱花）on the front and a snowflake on the back, showing how the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics follows the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.
If collectors get all pins in the countdown series, they can piece them together in the shape of a big “0”, which means the countdown is over and that the Winter Olympics is going to kick off.
Some limited pins about ancient Chinese stories quickly sold out. The series has put Chinese fairy tales into the pattern, vividly showing the images of Pangu separating the sky from the earth, Jingwei filling up the sea, Chang’e flying to the moon, etc. Only 2, 022 sets of the series were produced.
Other pin patterns include traditional games, for example, the ancient Chinese ball game, cuju. Ice play, an old sport in North China, is also shown on a single pin. The ancient style of the pattern can be found in ancient paintings of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
As the host of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, Beijing has told its own stories to the world through these colourful pins, created to welcome athletes and audience around the world.
1. What can we find on the 200-day countdown pin?| A．An ancient ball game. |
| B．Jingwei filling up the sea. |
| C．Sakura and a snowflake. |
| D．Chang’e flying to the moon. |
| A．complete | B．start | C．continue | D．serve |
| A．There are pins with different patterns about ice play. |
| B．There are only 2, 022 pins about ancient Chinese fairy tales. |
| C．The pins show both traditional culture and modern beauty. |
| D．All the pins are found by ancient paintings of different dynasties. |
【推荐1】When does a teenager become an adult? In many countries, it happens on your 18th birthday, but in some parts of the world, you have to do something special to enter the world of adults. On the island of Papua New Guinea, the Niowra tribe lives near the Sepik River, which is full of crocodiles(鳄鱼). The people believe that crocodiles made the earth and its people. When it is time for teenage boys to become men, a"crocodile ceremony"takes place.
The boys are taken to a hut called the "Crocodile Nest ".The hut is full of crocodile teeth and skulls. The boys are told to think of their crocodile"fathers and mothers".This helps them to be strong and brave during the ceremony. They stay in the hut for six weeks. As part of the ceremony: bamboo is used to make small cuts on their backs and chests. The Niowra say that if the boys think of their crocodile mothers and fathers, they don't feel the pain. The boys also play drums and even tell jokes during their time in the hut to take their minds off the pain. Amazingly, some boys sleep during the most painful parts of the ceremony!
The Niowra believe that this ceremony makes the boys stronger and braver. After the ceremony, the boys will have the marks of the cuts on their backs and chests for the rest of their lives. The marks are symbols of the teeth of the crocodile. The boys are now crocodile men and can survive living in the dangerous forest. When the boys finally leave the crocodile hut, there is singing and dancing, and the new crocodile men are given adult responsibilities in the village.
1. When does a teenager become an adult on the island of Papua New Guinea?| A．After they experience the crocodile ceremony. | B．After they do something special like playing drums. |
| C．As soon as they are eighteen years old. | D．After they live in the forest for six weeks. |
| A．It’s a hut for boys to have fun. | B．It’s a hut to keep crocodiles. |
| C．It’s a hut made of bamboo. | D．It’s a hut with crocodile teeth and skulls. |
| A．The boys stay with fathers and mothers. | B．The ceremony is so relaxing that the boys tell jokes. |
| C．The backs and chests of the boys are cut with bamboo. | D．It lasts for six days. |
| A．They are handsome men with marks of cuts. | B．They are stronger, braver and more responsible men. |
| C．They like living in the dangerous forest. | D．They are just the same as teenagers. |
Last year Jean made a very special friend on QQ. His name was David and lived in San Francisco. David was full of stories and jokes. He and Jean had a common interest in rock music and modern dance. So it always took them hours to talk happily on QQ and sometimes they even forgot their time. Of course, they wanted to know more about each other. David sent a picture of himself: He was a tall , good looking young man with big , happy smile. As time went by, they became good friends and often sent cards and small things to each other.
When Jean’s father told her that he was going on a business trip to San Francisco, she asked him to let her go with him so that she could give David a surprise for his birthday. She would take him the latest DVD of their favorite rock singer. But when she knocked on David’s door in San Francisco, she found that her special friend was a twelve-year-old boy named Jim!
1. Jean is a clever young woman who comes from a _________ family.
| A．poor and big | B．rich and famous |
| C．big and rich | D．big and famous |
| A．he made her quite happy on QQ . |
| B．he was from San Francisco. |
| C．he was tall and good-looking . |
| D．he could sing and dance well. |
| A．pop music and sports |
| B．music and science |
| C．stories and jokes |
| D．rock music and modern dance |
| A．not to spend much time on QQ |
| B．not to use real names on QQ so often |
| C．not to go to meet those we get to know on QQ |
| D．not to believe those we get to know on QQ so easily |
【推荐3】For years I forgot with the "bird's nest" on top of my head. My mother thought my hair was naturally beautiful, but my classmates didn't agree. They made fun of it, calling my hair “the mop(拖把)”.
When I got to university, I decided to change my hairstyle. I had my curly hair straightened (拉直). However, it cost me $700 every six months to do this. People said I was crazy to spend that much. But for me, I would do anything to never again see that curly-haired girl in the mirror.
But when I had to start renting(租)my own apartment, the cost became too high. So I turned to the internet. In the end, I found a "curly-haired" salon, a place designed for girls with crazy hair.
When I arrived there, the stylist, Jacquai, was waiting for me.
"Do you really think this will work? " I asked.
"No curly hair is hopeless," she replied. "You just haven't found a way to work with it. That’s all. "
After the hour was over, Jacquai had completed her task. She had fixed my hair using only her hands. I couldn't believe it一my hair looked beautiful.
Now my world has changed. I am more outgoing and confident than ever. People say that I'm looking better than ever, but that they can't figure out what has changed. I don't need to tell them. My hair speaks for itself.
1. How much could the writer spend on her hair in a year when she had her curly hair straightened?| A．350 dollars. | B．700 dollars. | C．1,400 dollars. | D．2,100 dollars. |
| A．Because people said she was crazy. |
| B．Because she wanted to have a new hair style. |
| C．Because she couldn't afford to straighten her hair. |
| D．Because she thought her curly hair was hopeless. |
| A．The writer was not a beautiful girl. |
| B．The writer spent a lot of money with Jacquai’s help. |
| C．The writer didn't mind her curly hair at all. |
| D．The writer accepted her curly hair at all. |
| A．估计 | B．认为 | C．计算出 | D．弄明白 |
【推荐1】Today many people say that it is difficult to find a good hobby. Why don’t you open up a garden in front of your house? Having a garden means you need lots of space and free time. But there are many reasons why gardening is a good hobby to develop.
One of them is that plants bring color to any room and keep the air nice and fresh. And, if you keep some flowering plants outside your windows, they may even attract (吸引) cute bees and butterflies. In a word, it’s good for places around us. Gardeners also feel very close to nature. This is quite important.
There are another two reasons for gardening as well. One is that it makes people more relaxed. Studies show that people who do gardening feel more peaceful (平静的) in their lives. This is because gardening makes them feel less stressed. Another one is that it keeps you healthy. Gardening keeps you active and provides fresh food. Both of these are helpful for a healthy way of life.
If you are looking for a hobby, try gardening. You will find the fun of getting your hands dirty and pleasure that comes with growing something. Nothing tastes better than vegetables you grow in your garden.
根据短文内容，选择最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选定答案的字母标号涂黑。
1. What does the writer advise us to do?
| A．Do some reading. | B．Do some shopping. |
| C．Do some cleaning. | D．Do some gardening. |
| A．experience and energy | B．money and people |
| C．space and spare time | D．water and air |
| A．有压力的 | B．自豪的 | C．放松的 | D．无耐心的 |
| A．Happier. | B．Cleverer. | C．More tired. | D．More relaxed. |
| A．How to plant trees. | B．The reasons for people to do gardening. |
| C．The problems of gardening. | D．How to make your garden beautiful. |
Adults(成年人)： 2 tablespoonfuls(汤匙)
Children: according to (根据)age
10——14 years 4 teaspoonfuls(茶匙)
5——10years 2 teaspoonfuls
3——6 years I teaspoonful
Repeat above doses(剂量) every 1/2 hour to 1 hour if needed until 8 dose are taken. If you do not get better within two days, see a doctor. SHAKE(摇晃) WELLBEFORE USING.
1. According to the instructions, what should you do before taking this medicine?
| A．Heat it on the fire. |
| B．Move the bottle quickly up and down |
| C．Add some hot water to it |
| D．Go and ask the doctors advice |
| A．A grown-up |
| B．A 10 - to-14 - year- old child |
| C．A 6 - to-10 - year- old child |
| D．A 3 - to- 6 - year- old child |
| A．Eight doses | B．Six doses |
| C．Four doses | D．Two doses |
| A．Change it for some better medicine |
| B．See a doctor |
| C．Stop taking it |
| D．Take more |
| A．not eating | B．decision |
| C．choose | D．eating |
【推荐3】Emma looked sadly out of the window of the bus. Only 50 miles outside town was the farm. She thought about the farm all the time, especially the animals. When her family sold the farm and moved to a nearby town, Emma was excited. But when she got to the new school, she found that she had no friend.
The bus came to a stop Welcome to the Leinweber Nature Center, her teacher said." You'll help to feed the baby squirrels. Now, find a partner." Emma didn't have any friends yet--who would be her partner? Emma got close to Julia." Could I be your partner?” Emma asked uncertainly." Sure." said Julia warmly.
Together, the girls walked into the center. A keeper showed them how to hold the bottle of milk for baby squirrels. Then the girls started to feed their own baby squirrels.
After the babies finished eating, the keeper asked," Would you like to help feed the adults squirrels,too?" Emma was quick to volunteer, but when the keeper opened the first cage, the squirrel inside jumped out. Emma remained calm, held out her hand, made quiet sounds, and then quickly got it.
The keeper praised Emma and asked her, "Would you be interested in volunteering to help out with the animals at the center?"
“Interested? I would love to work here! What a good chance! "Emma was excited.
That afternoon, in the bus on the way back to school, Emma sat next to Julia, her new friend. A rush of new found happiness washed over her.
1. Which of the following words best describes Emma's feeling when she got to the new school?| A．lonely | B．lucky | C．surprised | D．angry |
| A．打扰 | B．忘记 | C．包围 | D．摧毁 |
| A．①② | B．③④ | C．②③ | D．①③ |
| A．Because the volunteers welcomed her warmly. |
| B．Because the teacher praised her for her bravery. |
| C．Because she found a place to care for animals and made a friend. |
| D．Because she went back to the farm and learned a lot about animals. |
| A．Find a valuable job | B．Feed some squirrels |
| C．Make a helpful friend | D．Take the change in life |
