1 . Early last summer, I bought some yam（山药）roots for food but days later, a tuber （块茎）left was sprouting（发芽）. Thinking it was a waste of money to throw it away, I
In the following months, I
I pulled out the leaves of the yam and began to dig with my fingers carefully for I knew the yam could
In
The whole tuber,
The sight filled me with
| A．cooked | B．ruined | C．buried | D．cut |
| A．remove | B．produce | C．replace | D．protect |
| A．bought | B．threw | C．watered | D．ate |
| A．abandoned | B．forgotten | C．injured | D．potted |
| A．perform | B．attempt | C．harvest | D．withdraw |
| A．stand | B．grow | C．fall | D．break |
| A．touched | B．pulled | C．crashed | D．killed |
| A．earth | B．root | C．air | D．plant |
| A．excitement | B．shame | C．puzzlement | D．terror |
| A．in the sky | B．on the top | C．in the bottom | D．under the ground |
| A．picking out | B．consisting of | C．giving away | D．taking down |
| A．color | B．form | C．voice | D．size |
| A．flat | B．long | C．rough | D．weak |
| A．choice | B．contribution | C．wish | D．living |
| A．skinless | B．endless | C．useless | D．stainless |
| A．negotiation | B．struggle | C．cooperation | D．relationship |
| A．victory | B．regret | C．envy | D．respect |
| A．strengthened | B．changed | C．disappeared | D．remained |
| A．barely | B．temporarily | C．purposefully | D．seriously |
| A．tough | B．steady | C．common | D．gentle |
2 . Some interesting places in Barcelona
Barcelona is now Europe’s sixth most visited city. If you’ve never visited it before, a plan to go there is worth making because there’s so much to see. The following will definitely leave a deep impression on the first-timers in Barcelona.
Grab a fresh snack at La Boqueria Market
Barcelona’s biggest market is found right in the middle of the famous La Rambla. Its central location means that it’s always packed with people, so prepare to push your way through the stands! The selection and quality of ingredients are excellent. Grab a milk shake and get lost in the crowds.
Look down on the city from the majestic Park Guell
The mosaic-covered buildings of Park Guell have come to be the postcard photo of Barcelona! The park itself is remarkably beautiful and has one of the best views of the whole city. The best way to reach Park Guell from the city centre is to take Bus 24 from Placa Catalunya. Some areas of the park are free, while the best pats require you to buy a ticket.
Appreciate 4,000 original Picassos at the Picasso Museum
The Picasso Museum in Barcelona showcases one of the most extensive Picasso collections in the world, with a particular highlight on much of his early work. Picasso spent his adolescent years in Barcelona, and it is the place where he developed his artistic training. The Museum is located in the heart of the Old Town, in the very streets where the young Picasso lived his Barcelona life.
Take a tour of historic Camp Nou
The second biggest association football stadium in the world is home to one of the most historic clubs of all time. A tour at Camp Nou includes access to the Camp Nou Museum where you will be able to see 22 Liga and 4 Champions League trophies in the same room. Explore an area solely dedicated to Barcelona’s hero, Leo Messi.
1. What can you do at La Boqueria Market?| A．Buy souvenirs for friends. | B．Enjoy freshly-made food. |
| C．Meet the footballer, Messi. | D．Buy postcards in the market. |
| A．Those who like beautiful scenery. | B．Those who like western paintings. |
| C．Those who are interested in football. | D．Those eager to taste delicious food. |
| A．To advertise for a grand park. | B．To attract more visitors to Barcelona. |
| C．To introduce a famous artist Picasso. | D．To praise delicious snacks in Barcelona. |
3 . In school, we' re taught word repetition is bad and that we shouldn't use the same word over and over again in the same piece. It gives the impression that we have a severely limited vocabulary.
Later on, however, we' re sometimes told that it's better to use the same word repeatedly. With dialogue, some novel-writing professors recommend using "said" with each comment instead of replacing it with synonyms（同义词）（whispered, responded, etc.）. Word repetition is also an emotional appeal strategy for speeches and sales, because people remember and respond to things they hear multiple times.
So which way is right?
The answer is, "It depends.” If you're writing for school, it's not a very good idea to use the same word constantly. If you're writing dialogue that you want to keep moving at a fast pace, using mostly “said” can help do that because "he said” and "she said” more or less fade into the background. They don't take much time or attention for the readers, so they can skip over and focus on the dialogue. However, this isn't a hard-and-fast rule. You might rely on “said” for one scene and mix in a bunch of synonyms for another.
Repeating a word can also provide emphasis, and it's really good for sales. Think about commercials and how they re-use specific words to make sure that those words stick in your memories. The trick to this method, however, is that you have to make sure other words aren't repeating the same way. Otherwise, the repetition loses its power.
In the end, it comes down to personal taste and the effect you' re trying to achieve. As Shakespeare said, "there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." You may need to repeat the same word every time. You may need to mix it up with synonyms. You may need to do both at the same time for different ideas. And the decision may change completely by what you're trying to do.
1. Why should you avoid repetition in your school essay?| A．It would get readers angry if you did that. |
| B．Teachers thinks less of your vocabulary. |
| C．Essays are graded by your vocabulary. |
| D．Readers hate to read simple words over again. |
| A．Limiting the writing speed. |
| B．Speeding up the reading process. |
| C．Putting more emphases on backgrounds. |
| D．Highlighting the writer's vocabulary. |
| A．Word repetition should be kept from being used in any way. |
| B．The more word repetitions, the better effect they have. |
| C．Repeat specific words but do the rest in another way. |
| D．Make sure that each word is repeated in the same way. |
| A．What Effect Can Repetition Have on Novels? |
| B．Why does Poetry Use Repetitions? |
| C．Is Word Repetition Good or Bad? |
| D．How Is Word Repetition Used in Ads? |
4 . Polish Olympian Maria has generously auctioned（拍卖）off her Tokyo Games silver medal to raise funds for a baby's lifesaving operation.
When Maria heard about 8-month-old Miloszek's battle for survival, she felt it a must to do something to help. The baby had a serious and rare heart disease. His condition was badly worsening, and he was in need of immediate surgery. His parents sought funds to cover the cost of his transportation and medical care for the complicated surgery at Stanford University Medical Center in the United States.
As a cancer survivor, Maria knows what it is like to fight the disease. She overcame bone cancer and a shoulder injury to make her comeback and compete at this summer's Tokyo Olympic Games. Her hard work paid off, earning her first medal.
Athletes make enormous sacrifices to have an opportunity to compete at the Olympic Games, and winning an Olympic medal is every athlete's dream. Maria treasured what the medal represents. However, she decided her medal was more valuable at auction if the raised funds could help save a child's life.
Maria stated in her social media auction announcement that Miloszek's fundraising already had a good head start. It was at the halfway point of reaching its goal of $390,000. That was thanks to the family of a recently deceased young boy who generously donated the funds originally meant for their son. Maria hoped her Olympic silver medal would take the fundraising across the finish line.
Zabka, a popular Polish supermarket chain, won Maria's silver medal auction with a bid of $125,000. Zabka's owners gracefully declined to accept the silver medal and returned it to Maria. They stated they were grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a good cause.
1. Which of the following best describes Miloszek's disease?| A．Common. | B．Urgent. |
| C．Incurable. | D．Infectious. |
| A．She was a gold medalist in Tokyo Olympics. |
| B．She survived lung cancer in the past. |
| C．She didn't think much about her medal. |
| D．She had great sympathy for Miloszek. |
| A．Dead. | B．Missing. |
| C．Generous. | D．Friendly. |
| A．Maria. | B．Miloszek. |
| C．Zabka's owners. | D．A young boy. |
5 . Nature is all about relationships: the interconnected links between the living and lifeless, and how they harmonize beautifully into a whole that might not be immediately apparent to us humans, as the complexities of the world sometimes escape the grasp of our relatively short-sighted understanding. Perhaps that's why the urgency of the climate crisis and other environ-mental issues don't truly hit home for some; because that important data is presented in a dry, factual way that doesn't touch the deeper parts of our collective soul, in a way that would move us to realize what is being lost.
Clare Celeste is an environmentally-minded artist creating artworks that aim to highlight the precious biodiversity of the planet. Using paper that is complexly cut and then hand-assembled piece by piece, Celeste forms imaginary landscapes of plants and animals that are folded or pressed between glass.
Growing up in Brazil, Celeste says that her earliest childhood memories were of green, tropical ecosystems slowly being eaten up by the rapid expansion of nearby cities.
Celeste said, “When I made a series of combinations, I realized that many of the species in the illustrations had already gone extinct. Humans have wiped out 68 percent of all our planet's biodiversity since 1970, so working with old illustrations can be very heartbreaking as much of the diversity in these beautiful old illustrations has been wiped out by human activities.”
Celeste explains some of the motivations behind this series of paper works: “I wanted to convey the beauty of our planet's plants and animals, while also introducing a more architectural or human-made element with the geometric (几何图形的) patterns. Having grown up in Brazil, I was surrounded by dense urban spaces that often had rich jungle growth just wanting to break through the concrete architecture. I suggest we go back to our love: our love of nature, of our children, of future generations. Because when we love something deeply, we are required to act—to save it when it is threatened.”
1. What can we infer from the first paragraph?| A．People are connected with each other. |
| B．People find data on nature boring to study. |
| C．People can't solve the climate crisis on their own. |
| D．People don't fully understand environmental issues. |
| A．Cities were rich in green plants. |
| B．Buildings were decorated with plants. |
| C．Urbanization destroyed the local biodiversity. |
| D．Nature was a mixture of natural artworks. |
| A．Most species die without adapting to environment. |
| B．Humans feel painful at the loss of species. |
| C．Her paper cuts represent the extinction of species. |
| D．Human activities have severely damaged biodiversity. |
| A．The desire to protect the biodiversity. |
| B．The desire for a good childhood memory. |
| C．The idea of imagining landscapes. |
| D．The hope of preserving natural beauty. |
6 . “Your playful days are over,” my brother said to me when he knew I was going to be a Senior One student. Then he continued telling me that senior school life was boring because I had to do a large amount of homework every day. The subjects were much more difficult than those of junior school.
I stepped into the school gate with a nervous heart. However, I was surprised to find what I experienced there was completely different from what my brother had told me.
The teachers gave excellent lessons in their own special way. They talked with me in a natural and fair way, as if I was an adult. All of them are so knowledgeable (学识渊博) and they not only explained the contents of textbooks but also provided extra information from other sources. Every word they said in classes made me so excited and interested that I had a strong desire to take in as much as I could.
In fact, my playful days were not over at all in senior school. There were many kinds of activities I could take part in. For example, sports meetings, the art festival, English corner, outing and so on. Best of all, generally, students organized the activities rather than teachers. Through this process, I improved my leadership abilities and communication skills. I've become mature (成熟的). I am not a kid any more.
Now if anyone asks me: “Through your process of growing up, which part is most impressive up till now?” Well, the answer will absolutely be my “senior high school life”.
1. How did the writer feel when he started his senior high school?| A．Very excited. | B．A little worried. |
| C．Quite relaxed. | D．Embarrassed. |
| A．Strict and organized. | B．Modest and hardworking. |
| C．Learned and easy going. | D．Helpful and kind-hearted. |
| A．Reading and writing skills. | B．The understanding of textbooks |
| C．Leadership and social skills. | D．Doing housework. |
| A．His senior school life is the most memorable. |
| B．Senior school life was boring and tiring. |
| C．He will no longer believe in his brother. |
| D．The writer did well in all his subjects. |
7 . Want to support animals in need? Here are three ways to show them some love.
Grounds & Hounds
When you buy any item from Jordan Karcher's coffee company. Grounds & Hounds, part of the proceeds (收入) go to shelter near you.In2015,Grounds & Hounds' donations helped partners provide blankets, food and services for about 2,000 rescue animals.
Tel:888-228-8914
E-mail: info @ groundsand houndscoffee.com
Fetch Eyewear and the Pixie Project
In 2004, Ann Sacks founded Fetch Eyewear, a company that sells stylish frames at affordable prices. Three years later, she launched the Pixie Project — a nonprofit project that offers free and low-cost treatment of animal diseases and injuries and rescues pets from overloaded shelters across the country —and 100 percent of Fetch's profits now benefit the charity. To date, the two organizations have helped with more than 5,000 pet adoptions and about 1,000 surgeries (外科手术).
Adoption:503-542-3433
Fax:503-542-3437
Fur for the Animals
Fur for the Animals, run by the animal advocacy group Born Free USA is a campaign( open through December 31) that collects unwanted furs and donates them to wildlife rehabilitation (康复) centers. The furs are used by injured creatures that need to feel cozy and comforted. More than 1,000 pounds of furs have already made their way to animals in need throughout the U.S.
Tel:011-5952-5440
1. Through Grounds & Hounds, how can you help animals?| A．By getting a pet. | B．By donating money to it. |
| C．By buying coffee from it. | D．By volunteering your services. |
| A．011-5952-5440. | B．503-542-3433 |
| C．888-288-8914. | D．503-542-3437. |
| A．It sells cheap frames. | B．It benefits Fetch Eyewear |
| C．It is a highly profitable business. | D．It works together with animal shelters. |
| A．how to profit from animals |
| B．the three ways to show love to animals |
| C．the success they have got |
| D．how kind they are to animals |
8 . Since first appearing in India in late 2020, the Delta variant( 变体) of SARS-CoV-2 has become the predominant(主要的) strain in much of the world. Researchers might now know why Delta has been so successful: people with Dleta produce more virus than those infected with the original version of SARS-CoV-2, making it very easy to spread.
According to current estimates, the Delta variant could be more than twice as transmissible as the original strain of SARS-CoV-2. To find out why, epidemiologist Jing Lu and his colleagues tracked 62 people who were quarantined(隔离) after exposure to COVID-19 and who were the first people in mainland China with Delta.
The team tested study participants' “viral load”—a measure of the density of viral particles (微粒) in the body --- every day throughout the course of infection to see how it changed over time. Researchers then compared participants, infection patterns with those of 63 people who contracted the original SARS-CoV-2 strain in 2020.
In a preprint posted 12 July, the researchers report that virus was first detectable in people with the Delta variant four days after exposure, compared with an average of six days among people with the original strain, suggesting that Delta replicates much faster. Individuals with Delta also had viral loads up to 1,260 times higher than those in people infected with the original strain.
The combination of a high number of viruses and a short incubation(潜伏期) period makes sense as an explanation for Delta' s heightened transmissibility. And the short incubation makes contact tracing more difficult in countries such as China, which systematically tracks each infected person's contacts and require them to quarantine. “Putting it all together, Delta's really difficult to stop," epidemiologist Cowling says. A number of other questions about the Delta variant remain unanswered.
1. Why did Jing Lu and his colleagues do the research?| A．To reproduce the variants of the virus. |
| B．To figure out the reasons for the super-spreading of Delta. |
| C．To examine the Delta virus and the original strain. |
| D．To test the effectiveness of the method. |
| A．They tested the changes of the density of viral particles in the subject's body while infected. |
| B．They compared the participants with a high number of viruses and those with a short incubation period. |
| C．They merely systematically tracked each infected person's contacts. |
| D．They required the infected individual to be isolated at home. |
| A．expose | B．vary | C．multiply | D．track |
| A．indifferent. | B．positive. | C．objective. | D．concerned. |
9 . Many years ago. I was an art student. About four years later, I started making
Sometimes I’d need to
If I was bored, the students were,
One day I gave copies of one
Once in Paris, I came across a North African girl, and she said: “You were my
| A．work | B．trouble | C．tea | D．time |
| A．careful | B．anxious | C．mad | D．disappointed |
| A．sell | B．enjoy | C．tear | D．copy |
| A．ignore | B．notice | C．inspect | D．doubt |
| A．take | B．turn | C．throw | D．put |
| A．bring | B．bake | C．bury | D．deliver |
| A．invention | B．image | C．tool | D．guide |
| A．nervously | B．frequently | C．gradually | D．finally |
| A．getting on | B．taking off | C．referring to | D．giving away |
| A．exactly | B．usually | C．terribly | D．gratefully |
| A．instead | B．again | C．too | D．though |
| A．wallet | B．mobile | C．bill | D．camera |
| A．direct | B．confirm | C．return | D．deliver |
| A．dress | B．position | C．teach | D．behave |
| A．skill | B．patience | C．film | D．difference |
| A．paper | B．visa | C．report | D．photo |
| A．valued | B．presented | C．thought | D．held |
| A．friendly | B．good | C．old | D．humorous |
| A．smiles | B．functions | C．sceneries | D．frameworks |
| A．coach | B．nurse | C．secretary | D．teacher |
10 . The Nez Perce Indians are a tribe that lived in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. At the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition (探险队) , which was one of the first journeys by Americans from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast and back again, the Nez Perce territory (领土) covered about 17 million acres, covering parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. But that was a brief sweet history.
In September 1805, when Lewis and Clark came off the Rockies on their westward journey, the entire exploring party was hungry and ill -- too weak to defend themselves.
Had the Nez Perce chosen to attack them, they could have put an end to the Lewis and Clark expedition there on the banks of Clearwater River. Instead the Nez Perce welcomed the white Americans and looked after them until they made a full recovery. Thus began a long friendship between the Nez Perce and white Americans. But white men’s greed for land and gold finally broke the friendship.
In 1855 Governor Isaac Stevens of Washington Territory invited the Nez Perce to a peace conference. He said there were a great many white people in the country, and many more would come. But the Chief of the tribe at that time, Old Joseph, replied, “Take away your paper. I will not touch it with my hand.”
Things were quiet for a while after that, but not for long. When Old Joseph died, the chiefship was passed onto Young Joseph. In the late 1870s, government officials came to order the Nez Perce to leave the Wallowa Valley and then began hard battles between the Nez Perce and the white soldiers. After the tribe had fought thirteen battles and moved 1,600 miles to-wards Canada in an attempt to retreat(撤退) north, Young Joseph, gave in to the United States Army. Here was his famous statement, “Hear me my chiefs. I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.”
In 1885, Chief Joseph was sent along with many of his band to the Colville Reservation in Washington where Joseph continued to lead his band for another 25 years, at times coming into conflict with the leaders of 11 other tribes living on the reservation.(保留地，居留地)
1. What is TRUE about the Lewis and Clark expedition?| A．They were well cared for by the Nez Perce. |
| B．They ended their expedition on the banks of Clearwater River. |
| C．They started the first battle with the Nez Perce. |
| D．They were the first Americans to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific. |
| A．Old Joseph’s proud manner |
| B．White men’s increasing demand for land and gold |
| C．A growing number of white men in the land |
| D．The breakdown of the peace talk |
| A．he grew older | B．he was terribly ill |
| C．he hated the war | D．he lost other chiefs’ support |
| A．the customs and traditions of the Nez Perce Indians |
| B．the last years of Chief Joseph in the Colville Reservation |
| C．lasting fights between the Nez Perce and the whites |
| D．constant conflicts between the Nez Perce and other tribes |
