2 . 阅读短文，填写表格，每空一词。

If you want to help protect the environment and save the planet, we’ve got some easy-peasy (容易极了) tips for going green.

★Avoid food waste

Go green and know the importance of finishing your meals to avoid food waste. Do your bit to save the planet as well by planning your meals for the week, so you only buy what you need.

★Use reusable bottles and save water

Earth Day is a great time for you to drink from reusable water bottles when you’re out and about. Keep in mind that you should save water whenever possible.

★Try more plant-based meals

What about eating less meat and more vegetables? It’s a surprisingly simple way we can all use to help save the planet. Try with one day a week to get you start, and then expand to more days when possible.

★Cut down on the air-conditional

Usually Singapore is called the “air-conditioned nation”! Whenever you can, go green and open the window to get some natural air. If you can’t live without your AC, set it at between 25℃ and 27℃ for the most energy-efficient (节能的) temperature.

★Know more about nature

There’s no better way to know about nature than by getting yourself outdoors and into nature. Whether it’s raining or sunny, you can get close to nature and enjoy it.

Some tips about     1     to go green
Avoid food waste	2     your meals to avoid food waste. Plan your meals for the week.
Use reusable bottles and save water	Drink from reusable water bottles. Develop the     3     of saving water.
Try more plant-based meals	Help save the planet by eating more plant-based meals.
Cut down on the air-conditional	Open the window     4     some natural air or set your AC at between 25°C and 27°C.
Know more about nature	Getting yourself outdoors and into nature is the     5     way to know about nature.

3 . A one-hour special event was held online to mark the 12th United Nations “Chinese Language Day” on Tuesday. People around the world were invited to express their interest and love for the Chinese language and culture through short videos.

Chinese has a long history, which has influenced other languages in Asia, just like the way Latin has influenced languages in the West. With this history, will Chinese have a surprising future?

At present, over one billion people speak Chinese in the world ——far more than any other language’s speakers. It is the language of the country which is the world’s second largest economy （经济体）. Chinese people are found studying and doing business all over the world.

In fact, Chinese is certainly going to be a world language. Why is this certain? We must look at the economic and political power of China, which is increasing every day. As we all know, world languages have always been the languages of countries with powerful economies. So we believe that the world language will include Chinese someday.

Foreign interest in Chinese has developed very quickly together with the development of the Chinese economy. Chinese has become one of the most important and popular languages around the world.

As China develops, more and more people want to learn about Chinese language and culture to work and study in China, and to do business with Chinese companies. Chinese is becoming an international language.

1. In Paragraph 1, the underlined word “mark” means ________.

A．replace

B．celebrate

C．start

D．score

2. Which of the following is wrong?

A．Chinese has a long history and will have a bright future.

B．All the languages in the West have been influenced by Chinese.

C．More and more people will be interested in Chinese.

D．Chinese has become one of the most important languages around the world.

3. As is known to all, world languages have always been the languages of countries with ________.

A．a larger population

B．popular languages

C．powerful economies

D．different cultures

4. According to the passage, why do more and more people want to learn about Chinese language?
①To attend the one—hour special event.
②To work and study in China.
③To express their love for short videos.
④To do business with Chinese companies.

A．①③

B．②④

C．①②

D．③④

5. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．Chinese is becoming an international language.

B．Chinese has influenced other languages in Asia.

C．Foreign interest in Chinese develops very quickly.

D．Chinese is a useful tool to work and study in China.

4 . It is often said, “You can’t live only on air.” But now the Chinese scientists can tell you: Maybe you can.

Recently, some Chinese scientists have developed a new technique（技术）. They turned CO₂, one of the main greenhouse gases, into starch（淀粉）.

Starch is the main part of flour（面粉）, rice and corn that we eat every day. Usually, it’s created by plants with CO₂, water and sunlight.According to the team’s director Ma Yanhe, it takes the plants nearly 60 steps to produce starch. But now, the team, after six years of hard work, has found a simpler way to do this, with only 11 steps.

“Our study shows that creating something like starch is possible in a lab, and this technology may be helpful in many areas.” said Ma.

The scientists first turned CO₂ and hydrogen（氢气）into methanol（甲醇）. Then they pieced（分解）these methanol molecules（分子）into bigger and more complex（复杂的）molecules. Finally the starch was produced.

This method makes it possible to produce food in factories, replacing traditional farming. This will not only help make plenty of food, but also save water and land. It may also help recycle CO₂ to deal with climate（气候）change, according to China Daily.

The study can be helpful in space, too. Astronauts may no longer need to worry about their food as they travel in space. They may simply turn the CO₂ they breathe out into the food they eat!

1. With a new technique, the Chinese scientists could turn ________ into starch.

A．CO2

B．air

C．water

D．sunlight

2. Plants can create ________ with CO₂, water and sunlight.

A．methanol

B．hydrogen

C．starch

D．greenhouse gas

3. According to the last two paragraphs, the new method may not help ________.

A．produce food in factories	B．recycle CO2 to deal with climate change
C．save water and land	D．send astronauts into space

4. According to the passage, which of the following is wrong?

A．Producing starch in the lab needs fewer steps now.

B．The new technology may be helpful in many areas.

C．The method will help make plenty of food.

D．The study will be of no help to astronauts.

5. The passage may be from a ________.

A．guidebook

B．magazine

C．poem

D．novel

5 .

Universal Beijing Resort
Universal Beijing Resort is a widely expected theme park. There are several all—new attractions（景点）along with the best rides, and shows from around the world. Here are some of the most popular and interesting choices.
Wand（魔杖）Magic Feel what it is like by waving a wand. This must be the coolest experience for a Harry Potter fan. Feel overawed with all that is happening? Don’t worry! Someone who knows how to use a wand is nearby and happy to help guide you on your way!	Rhythm Drifters（流浪者） This musical group of drifters know how to make the most of things to create music! Using whatever they can find, they always create the best music! Their special concert is wonderful. You will certainly get an unforgettable memory.
SING on Tour See the energetic（充满活力的）and colorful concert starring your favorite SING characters. This is a must watch for guests of all ages! Warm up your vocal chords（声带）because you’ll be singing all day long!	Lights Camera Action Ever wondered what it’s like to film a special effects（特效）movie? Let our two special guests give you a learning experience like none other.
Attention: Tickets are sold from Sep. 14th and you can visit it from Sep.20th. Besides, remember that you should visit Universal Beijing Resort from 9 a.m to 9 p.m. If you have any questions, please click https://www.universalbeijingresort.com/en.

1. ________ may like Wand Magic most.

A．A music lover

B．A Harry Potter fan

C．A tour guide

D．A film maker

2. In Rhythm Drifters and SING on Tour, we can ________.

A．enjoy wonderful music	B．see a special effects film
C．wave a wand	D．create music

3. In Lights Camera Action, visitors will learn ________.

A．how to guide special guests	B．how to warm up vocal chords
C．how to create the best music	D．how to film a special effects movie

4. You can visit the Universal Beijing Resort on ________.

A．Sep.10th, 9 a.m

B．Sep.14th, 10 a.m

C．Sep.20th, 8 a.m

D．Sep.23rd, 10 a.m

5. If you want to know more, please ________.

A．call us

B．write to us

C．visit our website

D．email us

6 . 阅读短文，回答问题。

A TV program has become popular in China recently. It has made people all over China become interested in writing Chinese characters.

The increasing use of computers and smart phones has left most young people hardly able to write by hand. Many of them are even unable to remember 10,000 characters used in daily life without electronic help.

CCTV started the Chinese character Dictation competition (中国汉字听写大会) to improve the population’s handwriting skills, contestants (参与者、竞争者) on the shows were school pupils. But it was found that 70% of adults in the audience were unable to remember how to write the word “chan chu”.

Because computers allow people to type characters simply by entering “pinyin” they don’t need to remember how to write them. “The keyboard age has had a big influence on the handwriting of Chinese characters.” Guan Zhenwen, who designed and directed the show said. He added that he hoped to encourage people keep it alive as the art form.

Hao Mingjian, an editor of a magazine, putting his heart into Chinese characters, said “Learning Chinese characters goes on throughout your life. If you stop using them for a long time, it is very likely that you will forget them”.

1. Are Chinese people interested in writing Chinese characters now?
________________
2. What has left most young people hardly able to write by hand?
________________
3. Why did CCTV started the Chinese characters dictation competition?
________________
4. How do computer allow people to type characters simply?
________________
5. What can you learn from the passage?
________________

7 . Because of Coronavirus, students in most cities study on computers or mobile phones at home. But do you know that these electronic products can injure (伤害) you? Most other injuries happen suddenly. For example, if you fall off a bike and break your arms, it happens very quickly. But electronic products injuries happen slowly.

Now learn to use electronic products safely.

Your eyes

Too much light can injure your eyes, so never sit too close to a screen. Your eyes should be at least 50 centimeters (厘米) from the screen. Remember to look away from it sometimes. This gives your eyes a rest. When you use a computer or a mobile phone, the light should be on your left or your right. If it is behind you, the light will reflect on (反射) the screen. If the light is in front of you, the sun and the screen will both shine into your eyes.

Your hands and wrists (腕关节)

Hand and wrist injuries can happen because the hands and wrists keep in the same way for a long time. If you use a keyboard for a long time, follow these three rules: 1) Rest your wrists on something. 2) Keep your elbows (肘) at the same height as the keyboard. 3) Stop sometimes and exercise your hands, wrists and fingers in a different way.

Your back

Some people sit for many hours in front of a computer. If you sit in the wrong way, you can injure your back or your neck. So you should sit with your back straight. The top part of the screen should be in front of your eyes. Your forearms, wrists, hands and the upper part of your legs should all be parallel (平行) to the floor. If you are sitting for a long time, get up every 30 minutes and exercise your arms, legs and neck.

So use electronic products safely while you are studying at home.

1. Electronic products may injure your eyes if ________.

A．you sit 60 centimeters away	B．you remember to look away
C．your eyes are too close to it	D．the light is on your left or right

2. Hand and wrist injuries are caused when you ________.

A．get plenty of exercise	B．keep in the same way for a long time
C．rest your wrists on something	D．keep your elbows as high as the keyboard

3. Your eyes and hands will be safe if ________.

A．you work near a window	B．the light is behind you
C．you use a keyboard for a long time	D．you often take rests from working

4. It is good for your back and neck if you sit ________.

A．in the right way	B．for many hours
C．with the screen below your eyes	D．on a chair

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

A．How to protect your eyes	B．How to protect your hands and wrists
C．How to use electronic products safely	D．How to protect your back

8 . 阅读短文，填写表格，每空一词。

The earth is our home. We must take care of it. Life today is easier but there are some new problems. One of the biggest problems is pollution. Many years ago, the problem was not so serious. With the fast growing of people, man is slowly polluting the whole world. In other words, the more people, the more pollution. Pollution is beginning to harm our health and even our life.

Many countries don’t let people burn anything bad for air in houses and factories in the city. Pollution by SO₂ is now the most dangerous pollution. It’s partly caused by heavy traffic. People say it’s best to ride bicycles. When you are riding, there is no pollution.

Plastic has been one of the most used products in the world. But it is dangerous for plant, human and animal life. When people don’t know what to do with plastic bags, they drop them into the ocean. Instead, we can use paper bags and bottles which are made of environment-friendly materials.

The most important thing to know about plastic bags is that they will take millions of years to decompose (分解). Environmentalists have been encouraging people to stop the use of plastic bags almost in every country. It would be very helpful if more and more people make this world a better place with the help of recycling and not using plastic bags.

Problem:	Pollution
Reason:	People     1     fast. It means the more people, the more pollution.
Result:	Pollution is     2     to our health and even our life.
Kinds:	Air pollution	Reasons: 1. Burning something bad. 2. Heavy traffic Pollution by SO2 is a     3     to the air.
		Advice: 1. Don’t burn something bad. 2. It’s best to ride bicycles because there is no pollution.
	Plastic pollution	Reason: 1. Plastic bags. Plastic is widely used in the world, but people don’t know how to     4     with it.
		Advice: 1. Stop the use of plastic bags. 2. Use paper bags while shopping. 3. Carry on the     5     policy.

9 . Many people attend physical exercise every day. For the first time in recent 10 years, the United States government has changed its guidance（指导）on how much exercise people need to stay healthy and when they should start.

The new guidance says that children as young as 3 years old need to exercise. Earlier guidance used to begin at the age of 6. Dr. Girior says that the most important time for children to begin exercising is between 3 and 5. He notes that boys and girls in this age group need at least three hours of activities every day.

Doctors say it is important to begin at a young age. They add that from the birth to the age of 5, a child’s brain develops more than at any other time in life. These developments have a lasting effect on a child’s ability to learn and to succeed in study and in life. As for children between 6 and 17, at least one hour a day.

For adults, the suggested time for exercise remains the same — 150 minutes per week. However, those people who are over the age of 65 should include activities that help their balance. Better balance means fewer falls and less chances of injury.

Many people are excited and satisfied with this guidance. But some find that it has changed nothing about the dangers of sitting too much. Because there are still lots of people who sit too much every day. It is harmful and can even undo（破坏）the benefits of exercise you may have gotten. Because of that, let’s sit less and start young.

1. What is the difference of the new guidance from the old?

A．The time people should spend on their study.

B．The subject people should take.

C．The age of children should begin to exercise.

D．The activities people should do.

2. Children between 3 and 5 should exercise for at least ________ hours a week.

A．three

B．seven

C．fifteen

D．twenty-one

3. Why doctors believe children should attend physical activities at an early age?

A．Because they have more free time to play.

B．Because they can learn things very fast.

C．Because their parents expect them to attend them.

D．Because they are helpful for their study and life in the future.

4. If people over 65 take exercise as the time suggested including activities that help their balance, they will ________.

A．reduce the risk of falls and injure	B．have a good sleep at night
C．never fall and injure while exercising	D．fall and injure easily than before

5. Some people who ________ may not be satisfied with the new guidance.

A．don’t want to take exercise	B．works in the office
C．don’t work anymore	D．believe taking too much exercise is harmful

10 . You pick up your phone and look at it, and the screen unlocks (解锁) right away. The phone knows who you are. It recognizes the shape of your face. This kind of face recognition technology is called Face ID. Nothing has been more simple, natural and effortless.

Actually, your face isn’t the only part of your body you can use as a password (密码). Many smartphones already accept fingerprints. Other systems check the shape of the ear, patterns in the eye, or the way a person walks. All of these are special enough to say who you are. People like using body parts as the password because it’s easy and convenient. Besides, it’s also usually very safe. It’s hard to make another person’s body parts, isn’t it? However, it is not impossible. The face may be one of the easiest body parts to copy. Most teenagers put plenty of their own photos online. These could help some bad people easily hack into a system of their phone like Face ID.

There is one more thing that worries experts. It would be easy for someone else to hold your phone in front of your face to unlock it. For example, your brother may unlock your phone against your will and see something you don’t want to show him. Some people don’t worry about that. It’s just so cool to be able to unlock a phone with a quick look.

What do you think? Is facial recognition a good thing, or are you worried about its safety?

1. How many kinds of body parts can be used as a password?

A．Four.

B．Five.

C．Six.

D．Seven.

2. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A．Many phones can be unlocked by recognizing fingerprints.

B．Many experts worries about Face ID technology.

C．The disadvantages of face recognition technology.

D．The shape of your ear is special enough to say who you are.

3. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 means “________”.

A．the face recognition technology being safe

B．teenagers sharing their photos online

C．using our body parts as the password

D．copying another person’s body parts

4. The underlined phrase “hack into” means “________” in Chinese.

A．侵入

B．改善

C．退出

D．保护

5. What is the best title (题目) for the passage?

A．Good ways to keep your phones safe	B．Technology called Face ID is impossible
C．Face recognition: safe or not	D．Face recognition a perfect technology