1 . If you have to attend a party or other social events where a lot of people will show up, do you feel confident that you will make a good impression on others? Or do you feel shy? In any case（情况）, you should increase your confidence at social events.
Whenever you are meeting new people at any social event, you should wear proper clothes. Before you attend the events, try to find out how other people will be dressed. If everyone else is wearing business clothes, you should, too. If the event is informal（不拘礼节的）, you should wear informal clothes so that you can fit in.
If you are going to meet people from a certain business or profession, try looking through a few professional magazines or checking on the Internet ahead of time to get some conversation ideas that are related to（与……有关）their fields of interest. This can prevent you getting tongue-tied at the event.
When you are at the event, don’t worry about whether or not other people you are talking with like you. Instead, try your best to find reasons to like them. When you are making conversation with people, be sure to keep good eye contact, and make your facial expression soft. Nod to show you’re listening. Let your face and body relax so that you can make natural gestures.
After the event is over, take a bit of time to think of your social performance and the conversation you had with people. Tell yourself exactly what you did very well at the event. For example, perhaps you tried to really listen to the people you were talking with, or you may have asked several people some good questions that really got them talking.
By doing so, your conversation confidence will gradually improve.
1. What does the underlined word “profession” mean in the third paragraph?| A．Record. | B．History. | C．Career. | D．Hobby. |
| A．Keeping eye contact with others. |
| B．Wearing informal clothes and shoes. |
| C．Caring too much about others’ opinions. |
| D．Nodding now and then to show your interest. |
| A．Keep in touch with the people you met. |
| B．Consider the good job in your performance. |
| C．Prepare some good questions for next event. |
| D．Think about how to improve conversation skills. |
| A．How to Take Part in Social Events |
| B．How to Be More Confident at Social Events |
| C．How to Use Body Languages at Social Events |
| D．How to Avoid Making Mistakes at Social Events |
2 . A record of 1,101 manatees（海牛）died in Florida last year, many from hunger.
So last December, government wildlife experts thought up a plan to give food to the manatees. They decided to feed them green vegetables like lettuce and cabbage. Ron Mezich, an expert, said, “We’re making a difference.” So far, they have served up more than 193,000 pounds of lettuce to hungry manatees. But as the weather is getting warm, the program is expected to end soon.
Manatees are huge sea animals that only eat sea grass and other plants that live in the sea. That’s one reason why they are sometimes called “sea cows”. Since 1967, Florida’s manatees have been on the US government’s list of endangered animals. Most dangers to manatees come from humans. One of the biggest problems facing the animals are boats. Manatees are curious and fairly slow. That has led to thousands of manatees being hit or killed by boats. At one point, there were only about 2,000 manatees left in Florida. With protection, the number increased. In 2016, there were more than 6,000 manatees.
However, as sea grass began to disappear, the number of manatees keeps going down again. Warming seas with polluted water have created huge growths of algae（藻）on the ocean’s surface. The algae blocks（阻挡）the sunlight that allows the sea grass to grow. For example, in Indian River lagoon, where manatees often go in the winter, about 90% of the sea grass beds have died off. In the long term, Florida will work to help restore（恢复）sea grass beds. But that will take time. Scientists still worry that hundreds of more manatees could starve this winter.
1. Why are manatees sometimes called sea cows?| A．They are as big as cows. | B．They can swim like cows. |
| C．They feed on plants like cows. | D．They have tails like cows. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Fast and endangered. | B．Huge and warm. |
| C．Slow and curious. | D．Hungry and green. |
| A．Warmer weather. | B．Warming seas with polluted water. |
| C．Many sea animals. | D．Some other plants. |
It is true that people with better education are usually able to get better paying jobs. In other words, (A) 他们有更多的机会选择好工作 while people with little or no education don’t. It seems that the purpose(目的) of education is to make people get jobs. (B) But this isn’t accepted by all people.
Some people may think that a person should spend the best years of his life to get education only for a way of living. ① In fact, if education is just a way of making a living, people don’t need to spend so much time in school. People can get education for a living in a short time. Subjects (C)________ history and geography need not be taught to everyone. Even language and maths need not be taught in detail(详细地), either. Here it is clear that education is much more than teaching a man to get a way of living.
② Education is mainly for improving a man. It is not only to teach him to speak, read and write, but (D)________ to develop his creative thinking and other abilities. After that, it is to make him a wise man and thankfully enjoy the achievements of human. Education is to make a man lead a better life. Educated people are expected to be able to listen to good music, read good books, watch plays and most of all take an interest in the whole world.
③ I would agree that making a good living is an important reason for education, but certainly not the most important or the main reason.
1. 将文中画线部分(A)译成英语：2. 将文中画线部分(B)改写为：But all people
3. 在文中(C)和(D)的空白处分别填入适当的单词：
4. 在文中①②③选出能填入“This was probably one of the earliest reasons of education.”的位置：
5. 从文中找出能表达本文主旨大意的中心词：
4 . The Chinese pingfeng (folding screen) is an ancient invention and traditional Chinese furniture (家具). Its earliest common use dates from the Han Dynasty. The term pingfeng means protection from wind, showing its purpose at the very beginning.
As time passes, it has been made into different sizes with colourful paintings. On screens usually appears a dragon. It’s a symbol of light, growth and life-giving water. It also stands for nobility and power. The peacock, a beautiful bird, can be seen on screens, too. It’s a symbol of everlasting life. Beautiful flowers, which mean wealth and good luck, are also chosen as a popular design of the pingfeng. All the designs carry people’s beautiful wishes.
Behind the pingfeng lies an interesting story. In the past the unmarried daughter of a rich family was not supposed to see or be seen by men except her father, brothers or very close male cousins. When an admirer paid a visit however, she might take a secret look at him from a screen behind which she would be completely hidden. Her father would discuss poems with the young man and ask him to create one. If the daughter and her father were satisfied with the young man’s poem and his looks, she might agree to take him as a husband.
Today the pingfeng is back in fashion for its beauty and its practical (实际的) use as furniture. Acting as a moving wall or divider, it can be the perfect match (相配) for modern sofas and walls, which adds style to them.
The pingfeng is more than beautiful furniture.
1. What was the pingfeng used for at the very beginning?| A．Protecting people from wind. | B．Dividing a room. |
| C．Making a room beautiful. | D．Hiding a person. |
| A．The dragon. | B．The peacock. | C．The water. | D．The flowers. |
| A．By telling a story. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By comparing differences. | D．By explaining the result. |
| A．The Practical Use of the Pingfeng |
| B．A Beautiful Story of the Pingfeng |
| C．Old Pingfeng in Modern Homes |
| D．The Hidden Beauty of the Pingfeng |
5 . Nina is reading a book which described 37 endangered natural and cultural treasures in the world. The writers want the book to be a hopeful call to action. Let’s visit some of these places.
Venice
The ancient city of Venice, Italy has long been threatened (威胁) by rising sea levels because of the warm temperature. The situation is made worse by the fact that its ancient buildings, built on a body of water, are slowly sinking (下沉). When the city was founded about 1,600 years ago, the level of Adriatic Sea was almost 2 meters lower than it is today.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro in northeastern Tanzania, is the highest in Africa, almost 6,000 metres. The mountain supports 5 plant areas and many kinds of animals. The ice glaciers (冰川) on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. This will have a bad effect on the mountain’s ecosystems (生态系统) and on Tanzania’s travel industry. Also, a valuable record of thousands of years of weather history will also be lost if the ice melts.
Glacier National Park
In the United State, the icy blocks in Clacier National Park may soon completely disappear because of weather change. In 1850, there were about 150 glaciers. There are 26 glaciers remaining today. Scientists estimate that the glaciers will be gone by 2030. Warm temperatures are also threatening the many kinds of plants and animals that live in this mountain ecosystem.
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest coral reef (珊瑚礁) system in the world. Rising sea temperatures are greatly harming the reef. In some areas, healthy yellow, brown and green reefs have become white. The coral whitens when it is in warmer temperature. Sick or dying coral influences the whole ecosystem of this special underwater area. Water pollution and visits by careless swimmers and divers also threaten the reef.
1. What does the common harm to the four places above according to the text?| A．Sea levels. | B．Ice glaciers. | C．Warm temperature. | D．Water pollution. |
| A．count | B．guess | C．suggest | D．wonder |
| A．Listing numbers. | B．Drawing diagrams (图表). |
| C．Providing examples. | D．Making comparisons (比较). |
| A．Disappearing destinations (目的地). | B．Ecosystems of the sea. |
| C．Creating a new world now. | D．Treasures in the world. |
6 . People use a mascot (吉祥物) to welcome visitors to a sporting event. It’s a good ambassador (形象大使) of the event and makes games memorable! Let’s meet some popular mascots for the big sporting events right now!
 | “Bing Dwer Dwen” was chosen as the mascot for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. It’s a cartoon image (形象) of a panda wearing a spacesuit. Bing Dwen Dwen shows the spirit of the Olympics, including a strong mind and a healthy body. |
 | “Miraitowa”, the blue and white mascot is for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It is a robot with a strong sense of justice (正义感) and has the power to move around very quickly. It stands the wish that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will give everyone around the world hope forever. |
 | The mascot for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is La’eeb! Meaning a “super-skilled player” in Arabic. La’eeb actually comes from a traditional Arabic headdress (头巾). La’eeb asks everyone to believe in themselves because “Now is All”. He will bring the joy of soccer to everyone. |
 | Phrygian caps will be the Paris 2024 Olympic Games mascots as organizers look to celebrate the French revolution, spirit (革命精神). ‘Phryges’ aim to show that sport can change everything, and that it deserves to have an important place in our society. |
| A．Bing Dwen Dwen. | B．Miraitowa. | C．La’eeb. | D．Phrygian caps. |
| A．Hope of life. | B．Joy of soccer. | C．Spirit of times. | D．Peace of mind. |
| A．the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games | B．the 2020 Tokyo Olympics |
| C．the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 | D．the Paris 2024 Olympic Games |
| A．A story book. | B．A sports newspaper. |
| C．A shopping review. | D．A science magazine. |
7 . It is reported that 300 million people in China have eyesight (视力) trouble. More and more parents hope to save their kids’ poor eyesight with medicine, or by correcting the ways that kids read and sit. But in fact, you should start with the exercise on your feet. ①
First, don’t tie your shoes too closely. Try wearing comfortable and soft socks. You can take care of your eyesight (A) _________ walking without socks and shoes at home. While you are travelling, try wearing cloth shoes in order to improve blood circulation(循环).
Second, walking on tiptoes(脚趾) is good for your eyesight. ② It can fight (B) ________ eyesight trouble. Numbers show that most of ballet(芭蕾) dancers’ eyesight is better.
Third, rope skipping(跳绳) can also be good for your eyesight. While skipping rope, you have to move rapidly. (C) Skipping rope makes not only the brain but also the eyes excited. Maybe it also helps you grow taller. So start skipping rope now.
③ Besides foot exercises, many eye problems can be avoided if you try some simple steps. For example, it is good to pull your ears. Pulling the ears 20 times rapidly is also a great way. (D) 它能保持你的眼睛健康. When you are free, you can have a try.
Above all, you should often have a doctor check your eyesight.
1. 在文中划线部分(A)和(B)的空白处填入适当的单词：2. 将文中划线部分(C)改写为：
Skipping rope makes
3. 将文中划线部分(D)译成英语：
4. 在文中①②③选出能够填入“Here are three ways to save eyesight”的位置：
5. 从文中找出两个描述视力的形容词：
8 . What is the sky? How high is it? What color is it? What birds can live above it? These questions are difficult to answer, aren’t they? In fact, the sky has no color. Then why does the sky look blue?
We know that there is air around the world. When planes fly, they need air to lift their wings. Planes can’t fly very high. That is because the air gets thinner when they go higher. The same will happen to us if we go high enough. If we go up about 1, 200 kilometers from the earth, we’ll find no air there. Some birds can fly into the sky as high as a plane, but they cannot fly or live without air.
Looking up above us, you will see the blue sky with white clouds. It is usually light blue. The color would be bluer when you see on the top of a high mountain. And you will see fewer clouds in the sky between you and the sun. Sometimes the sky doesn’t look blue. When the sun rises and falls, you will see red, orange, and other colors in the sky. Such are the most beautiful moments of the day.
Who can see the colors of the sky high above the earth? The astronauts! They can see those beautiful colors of the sky from the outer space. However, before flying into the outer space, they sit in a spaceship high above the earth, and there is no air at all. The sky would be that dark and its color would be black.
Now you may understand that we see colors because the air scatters (使散射) the sunlight. Light travels through the air. Without air, there would be no light or colors.
1. Planes can’t fly as high as possible because _________.| A．the sky is blue | B．the wings are heavier |
| C．the air becomes thinner | D．the sky has no air |
| A．more air | B．bluer sky |
| C．more colors | D．more clouds |
| A．6:00 a.m. | B．9:00 a.m. |
| C．1:00 p.m. | D．9:00 p.m. |
| A．it’s colorful itself | B．the air scatters the sunlight |
| C．the air has colors | D．the world is colorful |
9 . I’m here today to talk to you about fast food. Now we all know that fast food is often not very healthy. In (A) ________, a fast food meal usually has more than 1,500 calories (卡路里), over half the proper everyday amount (数量)! Fast food can also cause serious health problems.
(B) 现在的人们过着繁忙的生活, so fast food is often the easiest choice. However, you can make fast food healthier. Here is some advice:
★ Read the menu first! Many kinds of fast food are described (C) ________ “deep-fried”. You should avoid these as they are high in calories and have lots of fat. ①
★ Drink water instead of soft drinks. You can make water tastier by adding a little fruit juice. Another healthy choice is drinking tea without sugar.
★② Sandwiches and hamburgers often come with these sauces. Ask for your order without them.
★ Order a salad instead of chips. Salads are far healthier than chips.
★ Don’t order extra large meals. ③ Most fast food restaurant offer their kinds of meals if you pay a little more.
(D) If you follow the advice above, you can enjoy food that is not only fast but also healthier.
1. 在文中(A)和(C)空白处分别填入适当单词：2. 将文中划线部分(B)译成英语：
3. 将文中划线部分(D)改写为：If you follow the advice above, you can enjoy food that is
4. 在文中①②③选出能够填入“Avoid high-fat sauces (酱).”的位置：
5. 从文中找出两种健康的饮料：
10 . When you are sad, you need to find ways to deal with your sadness. When you learn how to deal with your sadness, you’ll find your own happiness.
Accept your sadness. It’s not a bad thing to feel sad. Try to face what is making you feel sad. Don’t pretend it isn’t there. And don’t believe it will just go away by itself.
Speak about your sadness. You don’t have to tell everybody everything, but it is nice to talk to friends or family about your feeling. You may not need him or her to say a word, just having someone to listen to you is enough.
Put your sadness into written words. Write down how you are feeling every day and why you think you are feeling this way. Write down how you deal with your sadness and which ways work.
Take part in activities. Read a good book, listen to music, exercise or take a walk outside. These can help you feel comfortable and forget your sadness.
See a doctor. If your sadness starts to interfere with (干扰) your everyday life seriously, you should ask your doctor for help. Don’t be sad for a long time. It is bad for both your health and study.
1. How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to deal with sadness?| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．our friends speak a lot | B．we tell everybody everything |
| C．someone listens to us | D．we only talk to our family members |
| A．read a good book | B．write down how we’re feeling |
| C．take a walk outside | D．write down why some ways work |
| A．take exercise | B．accept our sadness |
| C．listen to music | D．see a doctor |
