1 . With sunshine and beaches, Hainan is a good choice for travelers. Its Tropical Rainforest National Park is a paradise for animals and plants. If you go there, what can you enjoy?

Animals

The park is home to 540 kinds of animals. Among them are Hainan gibbons (长臂猿), one of the world’s most endangered species. Hainan gibbons look like monkeys, but they have no tails. They usually eat fruits and leaves from more than 130 kinds of plants, mostly in treetops 15 meters above the ground.

Plants

The park is a “live museum” of plants. More than 3,600 kinds of wild plants grow there. It is also home to 133 kinds of national key protected plants. Cycas hainanensis is an example. It has big, feather-like leaves. It grows slowly, but can live up to 200 years. This ancient species probably was around when dinosaurs lived on earth.

Culture

The Li and Miao ethnic (民族的) groups have lived in the park for generations, mainly in the central Wuzhishan area. From their houses to their clothes, you can taste their culture. Li and Miao people live in houses that look like upside-down boats. To keep away animals like snakes and ants, they build their houses above the ground.

1. What do Hainan gibbons usually eat?

A．Meat and fruits.

B．Fruits and leaves.

C．Meat and vegetables.

D．Vegetables and insects.

2. Why do Li and Miao people build their houses above the ground?

A．To get close to nature.	B．To protect wild plants.
C．To bathe in the sunshine.	D．To keep away some animals.

3. In which section of a magazine may this text appear?

A．Music.

B．History.

C．Travel.

D．Education.

2 . I got to know a homeless young man in Portland named Oscar through his Twitter posts two years ago. I _________ letters to him last spring to see if there was anything we could do to help. He has an autoimmune (自身免疫的) disease and lost his job and then _________ his home.

It took months but he finally answered my _________. He said in the hot summer he could use a fan. So we sent him one of those. Later he said he was _________ on the ground and he wanted a bed. So the next month we got him a _________. He later said how it is wet in Portland, so I found him a _________ of waterproof shoes. He said he felt like it was Christmas all summer.

Lately, he’s been helping a friend who is in a wheelchair and is also homeless. He asked if we could get a poncho (雨披) for his friend to cover the _________ and we’re shipping that out today.

My heart often breaks because of Oscar. I wish I could do more. I told _________ my son was lost and that my son would use the name Oscar sometimes in a game.

“I’m _________ what you’re suffering from,” he said. “What a pity! I’m not your __________.”

“I know. But I hope wherever my son is, if he is __________ too, someone is helping him.”

The other day I got a note from Oscar. “I was lying __________ my bed, which made me feel at home. I just wanted to __________ you and your husband for all your help.”

We helped nearly 1,000 persons to find homes over the years. I hope all the other homeless people in the world will find a __________ too. And we’ll do whatever we can to __________ them.

1.

A．wrote

B．drew

C．painted

D．colored

2.

A．bought

B．built

C．lost

D．locked

3.

A．phones

B．letters

C．doors

D．calls

4.

A．standing

B．singing

C．dancing

D．sleeping

5.

A．bag

B．chair

C．table

D．bed

6.

A．group

B．pair

C．bunch

D．set

7.

A．floor

B．sofa

C．bench

D．wheelchair

8.

A．him

B．her

C．me

D．them

9.

A．eager for

B．happy with

C．sorry for

D．satisfied with

10.

A．niece

B．daughter

C．son

D．nephew

11.

A．careless

B．homeless

C．hopeful

D．careful

12.

A．on

B．under

C．beside

D．behind

13.

A．thank

B．hate

C．forget

D．refuse

14.

A．factory

B．school

C．hospital

D．home

15.

A．teach

B．help

C．cheat

D．beat

4 . William is a scientist. He makes robots to help people with some housework. Arnold is William’s helper, who cleans William’s laboratory. Arnold only works in the afternoon, from 1:00 to 4: 30. William used to teach Arnold how to control a robot, but Arnold never listened.

The day before Mother’s Day, William drove to the town with his friend to buy a present for his mother. “When I come back,” he said to Arnold. “I want to see the laboratory clean. Goodbye and work hard!”

Arnold cleaned the windows, tidied the tables, and swept the floor. “Now I will ask a robot toWash thefloorforme,” Arnold thought. Then he went to arobot, pressed a button (按钮) and said, “Robot, wash the floor.”The robot got a bucket of water. Arnold was happy to see that. But Suddenly the robot poured (倾倒) the water all over the for. Then it began to move around in the water.

“Stop,” shouted Arnold, but the robot didn’t stop. Arnold pressed another button, but the robot moved even faster. Soon the laboratory was in a mess. Arnold was quite nervous。

Just then, the door opened. It was William. Looking at the water on the floor, he couldn’t believe his eyes. He ran to the robot and pressed some buttons. It stopped.

“I’m sorry I didn’t listen to you carefully before,” Arnold said.

“Better late than never,” William said. “Let me teach you how to control a robot now.”

1. What is William according to the text?

A．A scientist	B．A cleaner
C．A helper	D．A teacher

2. What did Arnold ask a robot to do according to Para.3?

A．Tidy the tables	B．Wash the floor
C．Sweep the yard	D．Clean the windows

3. What does the underlined word “It” in Para.5 refer to?

A．The door	B．The car
C．The water	D．The robot

5 . British Tea Culture

Tea was first introduced to Great Britain from China in the 1600s and in the centuries since the British tea culture has been going strong.

British-style Tea

For everyday tea, the British simply boil water and pour the water over a tea bag in a cup. After the tea brews for a few minutes, the tea bag is removed. Fresh milk and sugar are usually added. Biscuits or cake may be eaten with tea.

The British prefer various types of black tea. Brands like Twinings, Tetley, and Lipton are popular in the world tea market.

Formal Tea

For a formal tea, tea sets made of fine bone china or silver are used. The set includes a teapot, cups and saucers, a creamer for holding milk, and a sugar bowl. All are cried on a tray. All the pieces of a proper English tea set have a matching pattern.

Elevenses

“Elevenses” refers to a snack consisting of tea or coffee and a finger food like biscuits or cake. It is taken mid-morning so the name refers to the time of day (11:00 am).

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea is a light meal served with tea in the late afternoon. It began among wealthy women in the 1840s, but it soon spread to hotels, tea rooms, and tea gardens across Great Britain. The food served typically includes small sandwiches and sweets. A formal afternoon tea has fancy desserts presented on tiered stands.

1. If you want to enjoy tea with biscuits or cake, you should choose          

A．Formal Tea and Elevenses.

B．Elevenses and Afternoon Tea.

C．British-style Tea and Elevenses.

D．British-style Tea and Formal Tea.

2. When did the Afternoon Tea begin among wealthy women?

A．In the 1600s.	B．In the 1700s.
C．In the 1840s.	D．In the 1940s.

3. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Sports.

B．Culture.

C．Science.

D．Travel.

6 . According to the World Food Program, one third of the food of the world is lost or wasted. It’s up to some 1.3 billion tons every year, worth about $1 trillion. Moreover, a report in 2021 Sugests that 8 to10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions (排放) are associated with wasting food.

“For our parents and the older generations,‘clearing your plate’ is more about saving some food for a rainy day.”Liu Jichen, founder and CEO of Clear Plate, an anti-food wasting program, told us.

The idea for Clear Plate came to Liu after one dinner at a restaurant in late 2017. The customers who finished all the food they’d ordered would be given a card, and then they could exchange their cards for rewards. “Yet it was limited to one restaurant’s actions, so I thought, why not try it on a larger scale (规模)? And how?” Liu wondered. And then he teamed up with some of his friends,founded a startup and developed the Clear Plate applet.

“The Clear Plate team is trying to deal with the issue (问题) of food waste. After a meal, users of WeChat take photos of their clean plates, post these on WeChat, collect points, and then exchange their points for gifts or charity donations,” Liu explained.

Starting in 2018, Clear Plate has now more than 4.3 million users with about 45 million participations in anti-food wasting actions, reducing food waste by 1,700 tons and carbon emissions by 6,600 tons. Liu’s determination represents a small change of the Chinese lifestyle and more people are turning toward a healthier, greener and more low-carbon lifestyle.

1. How much food of the world is wasted every year according to the World Food Program?

A．About 1 billion tons.	B．About 1.3 billion tons.
C．About 8 billion tons.	D．About 10 billion tons.

2. What would customers get if they finished all the food they’d ordered according to Para.3?

A．A plate.

B．A point.

C．A photo.

D．A card.

3. In which year did Clear Plate start according to the text?

A．In 2016.

B．In 2017.

C．In 2018.

D．In 2021.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The program Clear Plate.

B．The World Food Program.

C．The world food wasting.

D．An introduction to WeChat.

7 . Many teens view summer as a time for relaxation and vacation, but for some, it's all about money. Summer jobs for teens should be fun, social, and changeable. Here are some popular part-time jobs that let teens make some money while getting valuable experience for the future.

Landscaping and Lawn Care

Landscaping and lawn care（草坪护理）are popular during the summer months.Many people don't have the time to care for their lawn and garden,but it is a job that needs labor and long hours.If you don't mind getting dirty and love the outdoors,nature,and designing,this job is right for you.

Life Guard

If you are at least a 15-year-old skillful swimmer,you might consider training to be a certified lifeguard（有资格的救生员）.To become a certified lifeguard,a 37-hour course is required,which includes training in CPR,AED,first aid,and etc.You'll also have to pass a written test and a swimming test.

Babysitting

Babysitting is a way for any teenager who enjoys kids to make money. Neighbours, family friends, and relatives with small children often need help and want someone they know and trust. In order to offer more valuable services, teens can take classes on dealing with emergency situations. When a teenager proves her responsibility, her part-time business will be successful.

1. Which job is suitable for the teenagers who don't mind getting dirty?

A．Life Guard.

B．Dog-Walking.

C．Landscaping and Lawn Care.

D．Babysitting.

2. If you want to become a certified lifeguard, you should be at least_______.

A．37	B．12
C．18	D．15

3. Why did the author write the text?

A．To introduce teens some summer jobs.

B．To invite people to a lifeguard course.

C．To offer a training class on CPR and AED.

D．To inspire students' love for swimming.

8 . Have you ever wondered how dogs can walk barefoot(赤脚)in the snow? Now a Japanese scientist may have the answer-an inside central heating system.

The secret lies in how dogs circulate(使循环)their blood to prevent cold surfaces from chilling(使冷却)the rest of their bodies, according to Hiroyoshi Ninomiya, a professor at Yamazaki Gakuen University.

The system uses warm, oxygenated blood(含氧血)to heat the cold blood that has been in contact with a cold surface before returning it to the dog's heart and central circulation. "Dogs exchange heat at the end of their legs. Arterial(动脉的)blood flows to the end of their legs and then heats up venous(静脉的)blood before returning it to the heart, " Ninomiya said of his findings. "In other words, they have a heat exchange system in their feet."

Ninomiya studied a well-kept dog's leg under a microscope and found that because of the nearness of arteries and veins(静脉)in the foot pad,the heat in the blood carried from the heart to the arteries is easily conducted to the cooler blood in the veins.

This heat transference(热量转换)keeps a constant temperature in the foot pad, even when exposed to very cold conditions.

Dogs are not alone in having this sort of heat exchange system, which is shared by other animals such as dolphins.

1. Who is Hiroyoshi Ninomiya?

A．A famous writer.

B．A crazy dog lover.

C．An amazing doctor.

D．A university professor.

2. According to Para.3, where can dogs exchange heat?

A．On the rest of their bodies.	B．On the top of their heads.
C．At the end of their legs.	D．Inside their deep hearts.

3. Where does this text probably come from?

A．A travel magazine.	B．A science report.
C．A maths book.	D．A personal diary.

9 . I wouldn't describe myself as a fashion-lover and I don't usually spend a great deal of money on clothes. However, I do love cheap ones and I am terrible at throwing away old clothes. Some people cannot understand this. If it's old, why would you want to keep it? Well, the answer is simple. Clothes are memories and, just like memories, they can be sweet and precious.

My favorite jacket is a black and white wool one with a cool print. There are several holes in it, and even a big hole in the pocket when I happen to set it on fire ... Oops. I really should throw it away but I can't bring myself to do it.It reminds me of one of my favorite travels.I bought it in a market on the suburbs（郊区）of Lima,Peru.The first time I wore it,I was on a trip to an amazing water and light show in a park on that day.My friend and I had so much fun and I've made many memories wearing that jacket ever since.

It's the same with jewellery too. My friend made me a beautiful necklace with a piece of glass from the island where I grew up. She gave it to me so I would always have apiece of home with me. It's one of the loveliest gifts I' ve ever received and I haven't taken it off since then. Perhaps one day it will break somehow, but I could never throw it away.

1. What does the underlined word "It" in Para.2 refer to?

A．The pocket.	B．The fire.
C．The jacket.	D．The travel.

2. Which of the following best describes the trip according to Para.2?

A．Unlucky.	B．Exciting.
C．Tiring.	D．Disappointing.

3. What can we know about the necklace?

A．It was made of glass.

B．A friend lent it to the author.

C．It was thrown away.

D．The author broke it carelessly.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．Don't Spend Too Much on Travel

B．What Old Things Can Bring Us

C．Never Buy Any Cheap Things

D．How Jewellery Is Made by Hand