1 . Have you heard about paper cutting? Paper cutting is an important art form in China. Paper cuttings are used for many purposes, and everything can become the theme(主题) of paper cuttings, from people to the things that can be found in everyday life such as birds, flowers and animals.
Each paper cutting brings out the personal ideas of the author(作者). People express traditional culture or their own feelings with different styles of paper cuttings. For example, when someone marries, we put up some red paper cuttings on the wall, dressing table or other furniture to express our best wishes.
It is easy to learn paper cutting, but very difficult to make it perfect. We need a longtime practice to learn how to use the scissors and how to paint. Moreover, we need to learn some cutting skills.
At present, in many parts of China, paper cutting skill has become a must for women and a symbol of a clever mind.
根据短文内容，判断正(A)误(B)。
1. Not everything can become the theme of paper cuttings.
2. People express traditional culture or their own feelings with the same paper cutting.
3. It is not easy to make a perfect paper cutting.
4. When we learn paper cutting, we don’t need to learn cutting skills.
5. Women must learn paper cutting skills in many places of China.
2 . From Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 in 2020, if someone knocks at your door and wants to ask you some questions, don’t be afraid. They are working on the 7th national population census (普查). They will ask each family about their name, age, education and job.
China has a census every 10 years. At the first one, there were about 600 million people in China. Now China’s population has boomed. It was about 1.37 billion in the 6th census, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
“The census is very important for every citizen (公民),” said Ning Jizhe, director of the NBS. “It will help improve infrastructure (基础建设) and public services. For example, if the census shows that there are many children living in a certain area, the government will know that it should build more schools there. Scientists can also learn more about population growth from the census. In some years, the population grows faster than in others. Even in the same year, population growth is different in different places. Scientists can use the information to figure out what causes growth in certain years and places.
2020’s census is different from past ones in one important way. For the first time, citizens will be encouraged to use smartphones and other digital tools to record their information, Xinhua reported. When census takers knock on your door, they will offer you an account (账号) number and a QR code (二维码) that you can use to record your information.
1. Which of the following will NOT be asked on the 7th national population census?| A．Their hobby. | B．Their name. | C．Their age. | D．Their job. |
| A．In 1990. | B．In 2000. | C．In 2010. | D．In 2020. |
| A．measured | B．included | C．increased | D．limited |
| A．Because if there are many children, they may need more hospitals. |
| B．Because it will help improve infrastructure and public services. |
| C．Because scientist learn less about population growth from the census. |
| D．Because population growth is the same in different places. |
| A．The census is important. | B．People can use smartphones. |
| C．2020’s census is different. | D．Scientists know what causes growth. |
3 . In the world of gestures, the best suggestion is to remember the two A’s-Ask and Aware(意识到). If you see a gesture that is new or puzzling, ask a local person what it means. Then be aware of the body signs around you. Let’s check out three common hand gestures, the OK-Sign, the Thumb-Up and the V-Sign.
1. The OK-Sign
This gesture was popular in the USA during the early 19th century by the newspapers that were starting using first letters to shorten common phrases. Use the gesture to tell a French person their cooking is wonderful and maybe they’ll throw you out. In Japan, it can mean money. If you travel internationally, the safest rule is to always ask the locals to show you their insult (侮辱) signs to avoid any possible uncomfortable situations.
2. The Thumb-Up
When Europeans count from one to five, they use the Thumb-Up to mean one and the index finger (食指) becomes two; but most English-speaking people count one on the index finger and two on the middle finger, in this case, the Thumb-Up will mean the number five; it’s commonly used by hitch-hikers(搭便车的人) who are thumbing a lift; it is an OK-Sign; and when the thumb is sharply upwards, it becomes an insult.
3. The V-Sign
Winston Churchill popularized the V-for-victory sign during the World War II, but his two-fingered gesture was done with the palm (手掌) facing out. What about the palm faces towards the speaker? It would be an insult.
1. The best suggestion in the world of gestures is ________.| A．to ask a local person what they mean | B．to know the body signs around you |
| C．to check out three common hand gestures | D．to remember the two A’s-Ask and Aware |
| A．During the early 17th century. | B．During the late 18thcentury. |
| C．During the early 19th century. | D．During the late 19th century. |
| A．2. | B．3. | C．4. | D．5. |
| A．When Europeans count from one to five, they use the Thumb-Up to mean one. |
| B．You can use the OK-Sign gesture to tell a Frenchman their cooking is wonderful. |
| C．Most English-speaking people use the Thumb-Up to mean the number one. |
| D．If you do business with Japanese, you can’t use the OK-Sign gesture to mean money. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
1. The most important thing in this test is ________.
| A．carrots | B．toothpicks | C．a glass | D．a bowl |
| A．teachers | B．parents | C．kids | D．friends |
| A．5cm | B．4cm | C．3cm | D．2cm |
| A．To cut the carrot. | B．To stick in the carrot. |
| C．To hollow the carrot. | D．To grow the carrot. |
| A．adult helpers are useful in tests | B．bowls are more useful than glasses |
| C．a plant knows which way is up | D．carrots can grow leaves and stems |
5 . There is great excitement and argument（争论）over Artificial Intelligence（AI, 人工智能）. The argument about whether robots will replace teachers in the classroom is very heated. Some people think it is sure to happen in the next ten years. Others think that the value a good teacher brings, not only to the classroom setting. but in developing a child’s confidence and creativity outside lessons, cannot be easily replaced.
AI is not new for us and is already being used successfully in many fields, such as medicine, science and so on. So what does this mean for our future? In my view, AI will help kids to think more freely and creatively. Can AI possibly cut down the teaching work in the future, too? Of course. Our teachers are always busy preparing materials for their lessons, Just imagine how happy they would be if they don’t have to copy hundreds of paper, but instead, have this task or others done by machines.
However, most importantly, I do not believe AI will be able to imitate the human mental condition totally, especially emotional intelligence（情商）. What makes learning unforgettable is shared experience, human interaction（互相作用）, and long-lasting positive relationships. For example, experienced teachers can comfort a student if he has suffered a serious loss. But it hasn’t been proved that robots can imitate this well.
I also believe we need to continue to celebrate our kids’ personality and their ability not only to make decisions but also make the right decisions. These are skills that they can get as they get more life experience and are given the space to experiment.
To what degree can teachers use AI in their classes? You can have all the data（数据）you like with the help of AI, but great teachers will also need to depend on their own feelings.
1. The writer starts the passage by ________.| A．telling stories | B．comparing views |
| C．raising questions | D．giving suggestions |
| A．use AI as much as possible in the class teaching |
| B．help kids think more freely and creatively than AI |
| C．have high intelligence to deal with the heavy teaching work |
| D．develop a child’s confidence and creativity outside the lessons |
| A．Why teachers can be replaced in classrooms. |
| B．There is argument over Artificial Intelligence. |
| C．How helpful AI can be to both students and teachers. |
| D．AI is only being used successfully in education. |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A．A teacher gives lessons to students. |
| B．A teacher use modern way to teach students. |
| C．A teacher comforts a student who failed the exam. |
| D．A teacher checks hundreds of paper by himself every day. |
6 . On Dec. 14, 2019, Li Ziqi, a young Chinese woman won Person of the Year for her cultural influence.
With more than 21 million fans on Sina Weibo and 7 million followers on YouTube, Li has made a name for herself in her videos that show a pre-industrial Chinese way of life in the Sichuan countryside. “I want to do my part to let more people know about Chinese culture,” she said. “Much of the popularity of my videos is because of the beauty of our culture.” Li seems to have all kinds of skills. Many videos show that she is picking seasonal vegetables from her own garden and cooking them up with her wood-fired cooker. Li follows the seasons in her cooking and makes food suitable for the seasons.
“She told the stories of Chinese culture,” the official Sina Weibo account of CCTV noted. The success of Li Ziqi also comes from her “love for life, for her home and for Chinese culture”.
Indeed, Li’s simple pleasures amaze people in big cities. “She lives a life that many of us dream of but don’t dare to give up our life in exchange for,” iFeng.com wrote.
Her handmade lifestyle is a dream for many people. “In today’s society, many people feel stressed,” she told a newspaper reporter. “When they watch my videos at the end of a busy day. I want them to relax and experience something nice. I also hope the videos can take away some of their tiredness and stress.”
1. From the passage, we know Li Ziqi has ________ fans at home and abroad.| A．7 million | B．21 million | C．less than 28 million | D．over 28 million |
| A．her love for Chinese culture | B．her special wood-fired cooking style |
| C．her warm soup and delicious noodles | D．her beautiful looks and clothes |
| A．To make herself well-known worldwide. | B．To help people cut down on some daily pressure. |
| C．To sell some of her handmade products. | D．To teach people how to make delicious food. |
| A．unknown | B．supportive | C．doubtful | D．worried |
| A．A Lifestyle Everyone Dreams of | B．The Spread of Chinese Culture |
| C．The Beauty of the Countryside | D．What the Country Life Is Like |
1. They hold Family Fun Run to celebrate ________.
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A．run fastest | B．do face painting |
| C．join in traditional games | D．wear the most beautiful dress |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．£18 | B．£24 | C．£30 | D．£36 |
| A．The activity doesn’t need any sponsorship. |
| B．Children under 4 years old can’t take part in the event. |
| C．People have to register for the event before 2 p.m. |
| D．Family Fun Run takes place on Saturday October 31st. |
8 . While many young people were enjoying the summer vacation, Zach Bonner was working his hardest. Zach started walking from Valrico, Florida, his hometown, on Christmas, 2009. He reached Los Angeles nine months later in September, 2010. He covered a total of 2, 478 miles and raised $120, 000 for kids in need. Along the way, Zach attended school online. His mother, brother and sister took turns to walk or drive together with him.
Although he is very young, Zach has a long history of helping others. When a terrible storm hit town in 2004, Zach, when six, pulled a wagon(小推车) through his community and collected food for people in need.
He has raised $400, 000 for his Little Red Wagon Foundation since then. It gives money to projects which help homeless children. In 2007, Zach began walking to support children’s charity(慈善组织) in Tampa, Florida. He finished his journey 23 days later, 280 miles away in Tallahassee. Then in the summer of 2009, he trekked about 670 miles from Atlanta to Washington D.C, in just two months.
“As long as there are homeless kids, I will never stop walking for them.” Zach says.
1. What did Zach do during the summer vacation in 2010?| A．He stayed at home with his family. | B．He collected food for people in need. |
| C．He joined in a school activity with other kids. | D．He walked to raise money for kids in need. |
| A．began to help people at a very early age | B．made money to pay for his education |
| C．enjoyed playing around in his community | D．worked very hard for his family |
| A．At six. | B．At nine. | C．At eleven. | D．At twelve. |
| A．延伸 | B．挖掘 | C．跋涉 | D．飞行 |
| A．Friendly and shy. | B．Lovely but silly. | C．Kind and helpful. | D．Clever but lazy. |
9 . Hurricanes(飓风)are large, dangerous storms. Every large storm in the Atlantic Ocean gets a name. There have been a lot of hurricanes so far in 2020. There have been so many hurricanes that weather scientists ran out of names for them.
There are different kinds of storms. A hurricane has the fastest winds. Their winds can be 74 miles per hour or more. A tropical (热带) storm has winds of 39 miles per hour or more. All of these storms bring strong rain. They can also cause flooding.
Hurricane season usually starts on June 1. It lasts until November 30. In 2020, it started early. The first storm formed on May 17. It was a tropical storm. Each storm gets a name. This storm was named Arthur.
Atlantic tropical storms have been named since the early 1950s. Only women’s names were used from 1953 until 1979. Today, storm names come from six lists of 21 names. Both men’s and women’s names go on the lists. The names are normally reused every six years. Not all names are used again. Some are taken off the list if they are given to a very destructive(毁灭性的)storm.
A storm named Wilfred took the last name on the 2020 list. Now, storms have to get their names from the Greek alphabet. So far two storms already have Greek names. They were named Alpha and Beta. Alpha hit Portugal on September 18. Its winds blew at 45 miles per hour. Beta hit the U.S.on September 21. It had 30-mile-per-hour winds. It soaked(浸泡) Texas and Louisiana with rain.
1. Where do hurricanes usually form?| A．In Greece. | B．In America. | C．In Portugal. | D．In the Atlantic Ocean. |
| A．On May 17. | B．On June 1. | C．On July 1. | D．On November 30. |
| A．in 1953 | B．in 1979 | C．in 2005 | D．in 2026 |
| A．they are men’s names | B．they have already been used |
| C．the storms are very destructive | D．Greek alphabet names are used |
| A．Active. | B．Calm. | C．Dangerous. | D．Fast. |
10 . Food waste is a big problem. About one-quarter of the world’s food is unharvested or thrown away.
Some food suppliers want to stop food waste. They have promised to cut their food waste by half before 2030. They have joined a special project. The project is called 10×20×30. Companies from many countries are taking part. Nearly 200 food suppliers have signed up for 10×20×30. A lot of food suppliers are big companies.
Food waste is bad for the environment. It causes climate change. Climate change is also called global warming. Climate change is caused by greenhouse gases. These gases come from the burning of natural fuels like oil, gas and wood. Making food produces greenhouse gases. It would help the environment if we only made the food we need.
It is not just big companies that create waste. People waste a lot of food, too. ReFED is a nonprofit（非盈利）company. It is working to end food waste. Scientists at ReFED studied where food is most often wasted. The study showed that about 15% of waste happens on farms and producers waste about 2% of food. About 43% food waste happens at home. And 40% food is wasted by restaurants. So waste occurs（发生）throughout the supply chain（链）, with nearly 85％ occurring at consumer-facing（面向消费者的）businesses and homes.
Brian Roe teaches at Ohio State University. He works to stop food waste. He says there are a lot of ways to reduce food waste. Producers can do more. They can even stop people from throwing food away. Smaller serving sizes would help. They could also put more information on the packets. Roe says it is a good thing that big food producers want to help. He’s hoping the companies can work together. If they work as a team, they will be able to do more. They can help each other learn what’s working. They can tell each other what’s not working, too. This will keep more food out of landfills in the end.
1. Some food suppliers join 10×20×30 to ________.| A．make the most food waste | B．reduce food waste |
| C．sell more food products | D．make more money |
| A．Food waste can slow climate change. |
| B．Food waste can make climate worse. |
| C．Climate change can put an end to food waste. |
| D．Climate change can create more food waste. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．doubtful | B．worried | C．happy | D．surprised |
| A．Health and sport. | B．History and culture. |
| C．Science and technology. | D．Population and environment. |
