1 . In my opinion, teachers have one of the most important jobs in the world. You educate the leaders of tomorrow, scientists of tomorrow, artists of tomorrow and so on. You are likely one of the most important adults (成人）in your students' lives.
Any parent will tell you that their child is their most precious (宝贵的）gift. In one year, when I am sending my daughter on her first day of school, I will trust her teacher that she will return safely. Knowing that her teacher is an adult she can trust, who cares about her and who makes her excited to learn and return to school the next day. So I prepare to send my child out into the big world where she will meet new children and teachers, ready to learn and explore this big world.
However, before she becomes a real student, I'd like to share with you what I hope for her teachers.
Develop strong relationships with your students. Really get to know them and show an interest in them, their friends and their family life.
Know your students. Learn about their dreams and encourage them. Find out your students' strengths (长处）and offer chances to use them and feel that joy of doing something they both like and are good at.
Get to know your students' parents. Share with us how you prepare your students and how we can help them deal with a sometimes scary world. Those things are what draws your students to you and what gives parents comfort that their children are having a good experience at school. For many, especially the youngest, your role in your students' lives may be similar to that of a parent. Thank you for educating, loving, supporting, encouraging, challenging, and caring for our children, your students.
1. The writer of this passage is possibly .| A．a teacher | B．a doctor | C．a parent | D．a child |
| A．the writer's daughter will go to school next year |
| B．parents don't trust teachers |
| C．the writer has high expectations for teachers |
| D．to be a teacher is very difficult |
(①=Para. 1 ②=Para. 2 ③=Para. 3 ④=Para. 4 ⑤=Para. 5 ⑥=Para. 6)
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
2 . In most films about space, whenever Earth faces a disaster, the solution is always running away from the planet in spaceships or expecting one or a group of superheroes to save it in the end. But the latest Chinese science fiction (sci-fi) movie, The Wandering Earth (《流浪地球））, offers a different and more ambitious(有野心的) idea. In the film, based on a short story by Chinese sci-fi writer Liu Cixin, Earth is in danger of being destroyed by the dying sun. Facing, the very danger, humans around the world work together to build a huge engine system that will push Earth away from the sun. Instead of simply leaving Earth behind — again — this time we’re taking it with us.
The Wandering Earth achieved great success during the Spring Festival this year. As China’s first homemade sci-fi blockbuster, the film has led to heated discussions. The New York Times reported that “It will be a symbol of a new era (时代) in Chinese film making.” Famous Hollywood director James Cameron also wrote on Sina Weibo that The Wandering Earth is a breakthrough of Chinese sci-fi films and is worth more attention worldwide. The “ambition” of the sci-fi film, however, didn’t come from nowhere. For thousands of years, “homeland” has been the softest part in most Chinese people’s mind. One old saying is luoyeguigen, which means returning to one’s homeland in old age, like fallen leaves returning to the roots of their tree. Or as an ancient poem reads, “The season called the White Dew begins tonight/Nowhere as in our native place is the moon so bright.” These both show the close relationship that Chinese people have had with their homeland. This special cultural background is probably what makes The Wandering Earth different from Hollywood-style space films.
And the makers of The Wandering Earth may have chosen the best time to tell its Chinese sci-fi story. The film was on Feb 5, the first day of Chinese New Year. It was a time when many people had just made the hard journey back to their hometowns. So to them, there is only one possible way to tell the story: Earth goes wherever humans go, because it’s our home.
The director of the movie, Guo Fan, said, “China’s rapid development in recent years has also allowed fertile (肥沃的) soil for the scientific, literature and films to grow. We hope that the soil will produce more amazing fruits of Chinese sci-fi film making in the near future.”
1. About the film The Wandering Earth, which of the following is NOT TRUE?| A．It’s a Chinese sci-fi movie. |
| B．It’s different from most Hollywood films. |
| C．It is based on a short story by Liu Cixin. |
| D．It was made by Hollywood director James Cameron. |
| A．Copying Hollywood sci-fi films |
| B．Chinese cultural background |
| C．Chinese old sayings and poems |
| D．The producer’s hometown |
| A．举头望明月，低头思故乡。 |
| B．海上生明月，天涯共此时。 |
| C．露从今夜白，月是故乡明。 |
| D．明月松间照，清泉石上流。 |
A．The Wandering Earth — story — reasons  |
B． |
C． |
D． |
3 . Many people complain(抱怨) in their life. Do you ever complain? When you try a new dress on, but only find you are too “big” to put yourself in. Do you complain about your shape of body? Do you tell yourself “If I have time tomorrow, I will go to the gym.” But do you actually take action?
Karen always complained about her house. One day I asked why she didn't look for another house. Karen answered, “I will look for another one when I come back from vacation.” Sam hated his job. However, he loved taking photos, and was taking a two-year course to get a certificate (证书). Every day he complained about his work. I asked him why he didn’t give up his job and start a business of taking photos. His reply was , “When I finish my course, I will start a business.”
Here is another example. Harry worked for a company that allowed him to retire (退休)early, but at a reduced pension (削减的养老金). Now Harry became very weak and found it difficult to deal with his work. I was worried about his heavy work and its influence (影响)on his health. “Why don’t you retire, Harry? Do something that you want to do,” I said. “If I were older, I would get my foil pension.” “When the next summer comes, maybe I will,” Harry replied.
There is an old saying that says, “If and When were planted, and Nothing grew.” A year later, Karen is still living in the house, and she hates it. Sam is still complaining about his job and hasn’t finished his course. Harry is still working and his health is even worse. These people had a lot of stress in their lives that they could have reduced(本该可以减少). But all of them beat themselves by thinking “if or when”.
Life is too short for “ifs and whens”. The next time you find yourself thinking “if or when”, remember the saying, “If and When were planted, and Nothing grew”.
1. Karen planned to _________ a year ago.| A．look for another house | B．go to the gym |
| C．start a business | D．give up her job |
| A．He gave up his job. | B．He finished his course. |
| C．He didn’t love taking photos. | D．He is still complaining about his job. |
| A．to work hard and never give up | B．to always hope for the best |
| C．to take action right away | D．to look at the brighter side of life |
①=Para.(自然段)1 ②=Para.2 ③=Para.3 ④=Para.4 ⑤=Para.5
| A．①②,③,④⑤ | B．①,②③④,⑤ | C．①②③,④,⑤ | D．①,②,③④⑤ |
4 . Small talk like “What do you have there? Ice-cream?” or “The weather today is beautiful, isn't it?” is a waste of time, according to some people. But scientists believe that it is actually more useful than it may appear to be.
One example comes when you are on a train or a plane. The thought of talking to the stranger can be scary and silly. But a study by the University of Chicago found that people who chat to strangers enjoy a better ride than those who sit in silence or keep playing their phones.
In the study, researchers asked people at Chicago train stations to start conversations with fellow travelers. Most of them refused to do so at first because they didn't expect to get a friendly answer. But the result is the opposite-most strangers didn't refuse to be talked to; instead, they were glad to talk to.
“Human beings are social animals,” Nicholas Epley, one of the researchers said, “Other people are people, too. And it turns out that they'd like to get to know you.”
What's more, small talk with strangers can help you feel related to your surroundings(环境). Some studies found when people are often smiled at and spoken to, there is more chance for them to have a stronger sense of belonging instead of feeling like they are being forgotten.
However, if you are already comfortable enough to make small talk with strangers, you should try to develop it into something “bigger”.
A 2010 study proved that having a deep and meaningful conversation gives you even more happiness than small talk. Participants(参与者) in the study reported that compared with some simple greetings and replies, they were a lot happier when they went on with the small talk and further it into in-depth conversations.
But deep conversations can start with small talk, can't they? So the first step is to start talking, no matter how casual the topic is. And who knows, maybe an opening line as simple as “I like your hat” could lead to a serious conversation in which you learn a lot from a stranger.
1. According to Nicholas Epley, what is the reason for the result of the study by the University of Chicago?| A．Most people are scared of being refused. |
| B．People are naturally interested in others. |
| C．People are afraid of being lonely or bored. |
| D．People try to show their good side to strangers. |
| A．Wasting less time. |
| B．Getting more smiles. |
| C．Staying away from phones for a little while. |
| D．Feeling like you are a part of your surroundings. |
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| A．①/②③④⑤/⑥⑦/⑧ | B．①/②③④/⑤⑥⑦/⑧ |
| C．①/②③/④⑤/⑥⑦⑧ | D．①/②③④⑤/⑥⑦⑧ |
| A．The author thinks deep conversations may start before small talk. |
| B．The author believes small talk is useless without deep conversations. |
| C．The author agrees people should start small talk actively. |
| D．The author doubts whether people should start small talk. |
5 . The world is filled with movies about technology, but none of them could have been created without AI (Artificial Intelligence人工智能). It seems AI is everywhere and makes our life more interesting.
Chongqing is quickly becoming a leader in Artificial Intelligence. People can spend several days experiencing the latest and greatest AI toys at the Smart China Expo(智博会) . Chongqing people are most proud of the Smart China Expo in Chongqing in 2018. For example Lijia wisdom garden in Chongqing is a place where people can deeply experience artificial intelligence. There are driverless cars for adults, robot dogs to entertain children, and music robots that sing songs with teenagers. In 2019, Chongqing Gaoxin District has started building the city's largest three-dimensional( 立体的) parking building. Everyone can park their car there very quickly.
Artificial intelligence is the new rising sun in Chongqing.
Why do I say so? First, many people come to Chongqing because of the Smart China Expo. When Chongqing has more tourists, people here can make more money. Second, AI makes people in life and work get simple and convenient experience, from carrying large bags to holding your cell phone calmly, from always doing housework at home to now waiting for the floor-sweeping robot to serve you. Everything is so fantastic.
Artificial intelligence is double-edged- sword(双刃剑). Some people always worry that it will become the boss of humans, and we may lose everything in the end. But I always have a positive mind that when humans use high technology to make a new thing, we must be smarter than it.
1. What's the Chinese meaning of the underlined word positive in paragraph 5?| A．积极的 | B．全面的 | C．聪明的 | D．简单的 |
| A．Driverless cars for adults. |
| B．robot dogs to entertain children. |
| C．Music robots that sing songs with teenagers. |
| D．All of the above. |
| A．AI can do everything for people. |
| B．AI will take human's place one day. |
| C．AI has changed people's life a lot. |
| D．AI is widely used in movies. |
| A．①②/③④/⑤ | B．①/②③④/⑤ | C．①/②③/④⑤ | D．①②/③④⑤ |
6 . AI（人工智能）can help us make phone calls, find the place we want to go and play games. And now, AI can do even more things.
Researchers have created the first translation system which makes sure you’ll have no difficulty in communicating in a foreign country.
The system, called the Pioneer, will enter the market in 2019. When set in an earbud（耳塞）, it fits comfortably in the ear. A pair of earpieces（听筒）is needed, one for each user. When the speaker talks, the Pioneer in the ear picks up the sound. And then the sound goes through the translation system that changes it into text in the listener’s language. Then, the text is translated into a spoken form, and at last the Pioneer “whispers（私语）” it back to the listener in his or her language. As a result, the listener can understand the other person even though he or she doesn’t know the speaker’s language at all.
But how can the Pioneer make sure the translation is correct? Researchers tried many ways to improve the system’s translation abilities.
In one method, the system translates every sentence from Language A to Language B, and translates the sentence back from Language B into Language A. This way, the system can improve itself and learn from its own mistakes.
Another way needs the system to repeat the process of translating the same sentence over and over again. This takes about three months and then the system can improve the ability of its translation.
1. About the things AI can now help people do, which is NOT mentioned?| A．Make phone calls | B．Find the place | C．Shop online | D．Play games |
| A．French spoken language → French text → Chinese spoken language |
| B．French spoken language → Chinese text → Chinese spoken language |
| C．Chinese spoken language → French text → French spoken language |
| D．Chinese spoken language → Chinese text → French spoken language |
| A．two weeks | B．two months | C．three weeks | D．three months |
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| A．①②;③④;⑤⑥ | B．①②;③;④⑤⑥ | C．①;②③;④⑤⑥ | D．①;②③④;⑤⑥ |
7 . As we are getting older and older, our ability to think and remember starts to become worse. But not everyone is like this. Some people are super-agers, who are over the age of 80, but have the brain of much younger people.
Scientists know that parts of the brain become smaller in size with age. But the change of the super-agers’ goes much more slowly. In her recent study, Emily Rogalski, a neuroscientist (神经科学家), showed that super-agers have young brains. The area of the brain for attention and memory was shown to be thicker in super-agers. “When we look at a super-ager’s brain, we see that it looks more like a 50-year-old brain than an 80-year-old one”.
▲ Most of them like travelling and playing sports. They always enjoy reading. And they usually have healthy relationships and spend time with friends. “Growing old,” she adds, “does not have to be depressing and sad. Perhaps if we expect a little better from ourselves, we’ll understand that not all getting old makes us sad”.
Rogalski said jokingly that super-agers do not grow on trees — meaning they are special and few. She says she wants to find out why a super-ager’s mind is working so well and not getting old as quickly as most.
The science behind super-agers is a new, but growing field. It attracts many scientists. Scientists in the research offer the advice to us: Stay active. Learn new things. Challenge yourself. Develop healthy relationships. We may also become super-agers if we follow the advice.
1. Super-agers are people ________.| A．over 80 with older brains | B．under 80 with older brains |
| C．over 80 with younger brains | D．under 80 with younger brains |
| A．The area of the brain for attention and memory was shown thinner in super-agers. |
| B．Scientists have found out why a super-ager’s mind is working so well. |
| C．Super-agers are common and very easy to find in our lives . |
| D．More and more scientists may get into the study of super-agers. |
| A．Scientists find that super-agers usually live simple lives. |
| B．Scientists say that super-agers hardly ever forget things. |
| C．Scientists find that super-agers have some physical differences from others. |
| D．Scientists say that super-agers have several things in common. |
A． |
B． |
C． |
D． |
8 . How do you usually read? Smartphones and e-readers have become more common recently. Some people worry that the days of paper books will be gone. But recent surveys have shown that traditional books are still popular among reader. Research company Nielsen found that in the UK, sales of e-books are falling while sales of paper books are rising. Another survey of university students from the US, Japan and Germany also showed that 92 percent of them preferred paper books. So what’s behind the paper book comeback?
The most popular reason given was that paper books bring a very different reading experience. US students said that they liked the smell of paper books. Other students said that they get a sense of achievement when they finish reading a paper book.
Paper books can also be very personal objects to lovers of reading. Many people like to write down their names on the inside cover. If there’s stain(污点)from coffee or food, it’s all right. These accidents make the book even more personal. It’s as if readers of paper books make friends with them.
This “friendship” people develop with books isn’t just sentimental(情感的). Research has shown that readers remember more information reading from paper books than e-books. People also more easily end up with headaches or sore eyes while reading e-books.
It seems that paper books, which have been in production(生产) since the 15th century, still have an attraction. So why not pick up a book, start reading and become a full man?
1. The company Nielsen found sales of paper books are rising .| A．in the US | B．in the UK | C．in Japan | D．in Germany |
| A．paper books bring a very different reading experience. |
| B．paper books can be much cheaper than e-books. |
| C．people will more easily have headaches or sore eyes while reading e-books. |
| D．people remember more information reading from paper books than e-books. |
(① =Para 1;② =Para 2; ③=Para 3; ④=Para 4; ⑤=Para 5)
| A．①;②③;④⑤ | B．①②;③④⑤ |
| C．①②③;④;⑤ | D．①;②③④;⑤ |
| A．Paper Books Come Back | B．Reading Makes a Full Man |
| C．A Hard Choice:Paper Books or E-books? | D．A New Book, A New Friend |
9 . As the global pandemic (传染病) speeds up, many are wondering about whether the face masks (口罩) really work and when it's proper to wear them. Most people from the East believe that wearing a mask is necessary to control the spread of NCP (新冠肺炎). But people in the West generally would argue that unless one is already ill, wearing a mask is simple unnecessary.
In Eastern countries, mask-wearing is mostly due to their cultures. In fact, people in the East wear masks not just to protect themselves from illness but also for all kinds of other reasons. In China, masks are worn in any situations in daily life, such as doing homework or visiting parents in the hospital. They can give people the comfort of being protected.
In recent years, some of Asian people wear masks just to make themselves look good. Young people in Japan, for example, like to wear masks as a fashion, expressing their personal style through special drawings and patterns.
Some sociologists (社会学家) even make some deeper study about the different ideas about wearing masks between eastern countries and western countries.
In Asia, wearing a face mask is also a direct expression of group values. With one's face half covered, one becomes part of the group. "People communicated their responsibilities to the social group of which they were members." wrote Peter Bachr, a researcher in sociology (社会学) at Lingnan University, Hong Kong.
In Western countries, however, ▲ . As a member in the city, it's one's duty to prevent the spread of illness by following proper hygienic (卫生) steps, such as washing one's hands and not getting touch with others. But a face mask is showing some signs of illness. They will never do what they don't want to do for the public.
Whether from the East or the West, social culture and peer pressure (同伴压力) have played an important role in one's decision about whether or not to wear a mask. That's because human beings belong to society, who will properly consider what other members of society think of us. The most important thing is to respect others' opinions, no matter how different they are.
1. According to the passage, ________ people like to wear masks to make themselves look fashionable.| A．French | B．American | C．Japanese | D．Chinese |
| A．Group values are more important. | B．Personal values are more important. |
| C．People are not afraid of the spread of illness. | D．People try their best to prevent the spread of illness. |
| A．Eastern people wear masks, but western people think it unnecessary. |
| B．Western people regard wearing masks as a sign to show illness. |
| C．If an easterner wears a mask, his friends around him will keep away from him. |
| D．If a westerner finds his friends around him wearing masks, he may also wear a mask. |
| A．①; ② ③; ④ ⑤ ⑥; ⑦ | B．①; ② ③ ④; ⑤ ⑥; ⑦ |
| C．① ② ③; ④ ⑤; ⑥ ⑦ | D．① ②; ③ ④; ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ |
10 . Everyone has an important role in society. In this time of public crisis（危机）, it’s important that each of us sticks to our roles and plays them well. What can common people do in this crisis? How are the Chinese people taking on their special responsibilities? Here are some of the examples.
The novel coronavirus（新冠病毒）made this year’s Spring Festival very different for most of us. Many places in China began a first-level emergency (突发事件) response to the virus at the end of January, calling for people to stay at home. Following these rules, most people gave up family dinners during the Spring Festival and canceled any festival celebrations.
“It’s the quietest Chinese New Year I’ve ever had,” Xin Jingrong, a 14-year-old student from Nanning, Guangxi. It was the first time that Xin’s grandmother had to put off her trip to Nanning and stay alone in her hometown.
The control all over China not only separates many families, but also ▲ . Many shops are closed, delivery services are slow, and wearing masks in public has become a must. But people are showing their understanding and cooperation (合作).
Tong Zexi, a 15-year-old student from Harbin, has not gone out in more than 20 days. “I know I need to protect myself and cause no trouble. In this key time, when one gets sick, many others could be influenced.”
More than simply following the rules, some people have done amazing things to help fight the outbreak. On Feb 3, Zhao Junyan, a Junior 2 student from Shanghai, brought 15,000 masks from Indonesia back to China, People’s Daily reported. Zhao, while traveling in Jakarta, collected the masks with his uncle, who works in the city. The 15-year-old gave away all of the masks to Cangnan, Zhejiang, his hometown. “When a country is in trouble, everyone is responsible to help,” Zhao said to the reporter. “What I have done is what an normal Chinese person can possibly do.”
As a popular speech says nowadays, “We are all fighters!” Everyone has his or her role to play in this fight. And it’s believed that we can soon enjoy the warm sunshine and beautiful spring freely outside!
1. What do we know about Xin Jingrong?| A．Xin lives in Nanjing. | B．Xin’s grandmother celebrated this Spring Festival alone. |
| C．Xin is a quiet person. | D．Xin’s grandmother was unable to go back to her hometown. |
| A．cheers up many people | B．makes the world more colorful |
| C．makes daily life inconvenient | D．brings fears to people |
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| A．①②③;④⑤⑥;⑦ | B．①;②③④⑤⑥;⑦ |
| C．①②;③④⑤;⑥⑦ | D．①;②③④;⑤⑥⑦ |
| A．what teenagers do to enjoy themselves at home in the crisis |
| B．what Chinese people do to take on their responsibilities in the crisis |
| C．how Chinese New Year was celebrated this year during the Spring Festival |
| D．how common people’s lives are changed by the virus in the crisis |
