2 . Earthquakes strike suddenly at any time of the day or night, but there's no way to tell when. If an earthquake happens, it may cause many deaths, injuries and damage. So you need a good preparation ahead of time. Decide how and where your family will get together if separated. Choose an out­-of­-state friend or relative that the family members can call after the quake to report where they are and how they are. Know the safe places in each room: under the strong tables, desks, or against inside walls. Keep enough food, water and other things, including a flashlight, a radio, medicines and clothing.

During the earthquake, you should keep a clear head and never be too nervous to know what to do. Protect your head and neck with your arms. If possible, take a book, a pillow or any other things to protect yourself from falling glass and ruins. If you are indoors, you must immediately lie under any strong furniture. If outdoors, move to an open area away from trees, buildings, walls or power-poles. If you are in a narrow valley, move to the centre of it and look up for falling stones. If you are in a car, move to the side of the road and stop the car. Do not stop near buildings, power lines or on or under bridges. Stay in your car until the shaking stops.

Do not move a badly injured person unless he is in great danger after the earthquake. Do not use the telephone immediately unless there is a serious injury or fire. Turn on your radio for instructions and news reports. Be prepared for aftershocks. If you want to leave your home, post a message inside your home telling your family members where you can be found.

1. To prepare for an earthquake, we should make sure of ________.

A．when an earthquake may happen

B．the place where we can find our family

C．how to receive instructions and news reports

D．the money with which we can buy food and water

2. If we are driving when an earthquake happens, we should ________.

A．find a strong building to hide in

B．leave the car as soon as possible

C．go on driving quickly to leave the area

D．move to the side of the road and stop there

3. From the passage, we know that during an earthquake ________.

A．we should keep calm and know what to do clearly

B．the trees and walls can protect us if we are outdoors

C．we should protect our necks with a pillow or a book

D．falling glass can be used to help us

4. After an earthquake, we should ________.

A．move an injured person quickly

B．use the telephone immediately

C．turn on the TV to get news reports

D．leave a message before leaving home

3 . One day, I was visiting Dubai, traveling with a few passengers in a bus. At our first stop, I got out to take some pictures. At our second stop, I noticed that I had _______ my shoulder bag at the first stop. The worst part was that my passport (护照), visa (签证), and other _______ things were inside that bag. I was very _______, as I had to return to India the next day.

During this process of searching for my bag, I came into contact with so many_______ whom I found to be involved in my situation and _______ to me. The tour guide helped me to locate a taxi _______ I could travel back to the first stop to find my _______. The taxi driver stayed with me for almost 3 hours. He gave me his mobile phone so that I could _______ others. He took me to the nearest police station and helped me in communicating with the _______. He gave me constant (不断的)________ words by saying, "Nobody loses their goods in our country; don't ________; you will find your bag."

A local man, who actually found my bag, ________ the bag and found a number to a travel agency(旅行社). He ________ them and sent his driver to a common place from where I could get my bag back.

There was real ________ inside me that day. I kept thinking of what would happen next. Could I find my bag ________? What would happen to me ________ my passport and visa? When I got my bag, I even wasn't able to say a ________ THANK YOU to all the people who helped me in such a(n)________ situation. I don't even know their ________. I will never forget their faces and their ________. The world needs more humans like them and I decided to try to become one of them.

1.

A．donated

B．forgotten

C．sold

D．ignored

2.

A．little

B．dangerous

C．useless

D．important

3.

A．delighted

B．lucky

C．scared

D．quiet

4.

A．strangers

B．brothers

C．colleagues

D．relatives

5.

A．harmful

B．strange

C．different

D．helpful

6.

A．for fear that

B．as if

C．so that

D．even though

7.

A．bag

B．watch

C．ticket

D．telephone

8.

A．stay

B．connect

C．meet

D．deal

9.

A．salesman

B．waiter

C．policeman

D．guider

10.

A．negative

B．positive

C．useless

D．doubtful

11.

A．worry

B．leave

C．complain

D．puzzle

12.

A．hid

B．recognized

C．threw

D．checked

13.

A．called

B．taught

C．criticized

D．praised

14.

A．happiness

B．fear

C．excitement

D．sorrow

15.

A．accidentally

B．casually

C．quickly

D．finally

16.

A．with

B．for

C．without

D．about

17.

A．sudden

B．long

C．simple

D．unique

18.

A．challenging

B．general

C．unbelievable

D．interesting

19.

A．addresses

B．characters

C．styles

D．names

20.

A．honesty

B．kindness

C．courage

D．sadness

5 . A Teacher’s Lifesaving Call

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Julia Koch began what was only her second year as a first grade teacher in a virtual classroom.

One September afternoon a few weeks into the school year, she received a call from Cynthia Phillips, who was having technical difficulties with her granddaughter’s tools for online learning.

Koch immediately knew something was wrong with Phillips. The two women had spoken numerous times before, but Koch had never heard the grandmother sound quite like this. Her words were so jumbled that Koch could barely understand her, though she was able to make out that Phillips had fallen four times that day.

Koch called her principal, Charlie Lovelady, who assured her that he would call and check on Phillips himself.

Just like Koch, Lovelady could barely understand Phillips. He suspected she might be having a stroke—he recognized the signs from when his own father had suffered one. Lovelady was able to make out the word “kids” and immediately became concerned that Phillips’s two grandchildren, aged six and eight, were probably home alone with her—she   is   their primary guardian—and scared. Lovelady asked his office manager to send an ambulance to the grandmother’s home. Then Lovelady called two deans in the school district, to tell them what was going on, both of whom dropped everything and drove to the family’s home.

When they pulled up less than ten minutes later, the EMTs(急救人员)were treating Phillips while the two girls, looking visibly shaken, were outside with a neighbor.

The quick response from Koch and Lovelady saved Phillips’s life. She arrived at the hospital in time to get treatment and before chronic damage occurred.

“If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be here,” said Phillips from her hospital bed about a month after her stroke.

Thanks to an extended stay in the hospital, she has regained most of the movement throughout her body except for one hand and a portion of her mouth, which affects her speech.

1. When did the story happen?

A．When Koch was in her first grade.

B．When the grandchildren were having online classes.

C．When Lovelady was with his own father.

D．When the EMTs were giving medical help to Phillips.

2. Why did Koch know that Phillips was in trouble?

A．Because Phillips’s voice sounded strange.

B．Because Phillips had seldom called Koch.

C．Because Phillips spoke a strange language.

D．Because Koch could not hear very clearly.

3. How did Lovelady know that Phillips might be having a stroke?

A．By calling the hospital for advice.

B．By visiting Phillips in person.

C．By recognizing the signs he knew.

D．By asking the office workers for help.

4. The underlined word “chronic” in Paragraph 7 may best be replaced by ____.

A．minor.

B．unknown.

C．obvious.

D．serious.

5. What is one of the bad effects the stroke left on Phillips?

A．She could not move about properly.

B．She could not speak clearly.

C．She could not have meals properly.

D．She could not use her hands as before.

6 . A woman whose sports car was stolen with her dog in it put up notices all over the area that made it clear getting back her pet was more important than her car.

“Whoever did this can keep my car. Please let Benjerman come home,” the notice said.

It is not known whether the thief showed any pity, but almost 30 hours after the 1 pm theft Friday, Kimberly Atkins of Dover and Benjerman, a 12-year-old black retriever(猎犬), were reunited after police located them in Barrington.

“He’s hungry, he’s dirty, but he’s very happy to be home,” Atkins said.

The car was found at about 5 pm Saturday off Route 125 in a swampy area frequented by off-the-road cars and dirt bikes. However, the police couldn’t control Benjerman, and they had to call Atkins to come and get him.

Atkins said the thief cared for Benjerman a little by providing him with some dry cat food. She believed Benjerman ended up drinking some muddy water in the area.

She said they have been together for nearly 11 years after she took him back from a society shelter in Dallas, Texas.

Before Benjerman was found, Atkins and several friends put up notices all over the city and in Somersworth. They also contacted animal shelters throughout southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

The notice stated there was a reward, and also that the dog needed medication(药物治疗). Any caller could remain anonymous(匿名的).

Atkins had parked the car outside a hardware store with the keys inside and gone in to rent a carpet cleaner.

“It was 10 minutes and I came out and my car was gone along with Benjerman in broad daylight,” Atkins said. The car thief threw Atkins’ wallet and other personal items out of the car before escaping from the scene.

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

A．A car with a dog was stolen

B．Lucky dog was returned to his owner

C．Stealing cars: a most important social problem

D．Woman wants dog back more than stolen car

2. Which of the following shows the correct order of what happened?
a. Notices were put up saying there was a reward.
b. Atkins saw Benjerman again.
c. Police found Atkins’ car.
d. Atkins took Benjerman back from a society shelter.
e. Atkins hired a carpet cleaner in a hardware store.

A．d, e, a, b, c	B．d, e, a, c, b
C．e, a, d, b, c	D．e, a, c, d, b

3. We can infer from the passage            .

A．the dog was treated extremely badly by the thief

B．car stolen accidents happen frequently nowadays

C．the dog was found because of the reward

D．the thief stole the car easily

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Benjerman was sent back immediately after Atkins put up the notices.

B．Atkins and her friends made a great effort to look for Benjerman.

C．The thief gave the dog back but kept the sports car.

D．The dog was back at 1 pm on a Friday.

5. The police couldn’t control the dog and call ______to help and get him.

A．Benjerman	B．Thief
C．Atkins	D．Atkins’ friends

7 . While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can’t be avoided. The US Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for ways to deal with stress.

◆Try physical activity

When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.

◆Take care of yourself

You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest. If you easily get angry and can’t sleep well enough, or if you’re not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor.

◆Make time for yourself

Schedule time for both work and entertainment. Don't forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun. Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy.

◆Make a list of things to do

Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “there’s so much to do, and not enough time”. Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anything. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, then do one thing at a time, checking off each task as it is completed. Set out to do the most important task first.

1. Which of the following statements shows that you have fallen into stressful situations?

A．You can’t sleep well all the time.	B．You have a break after work.
C．You always feel happy and relaxed.	D．You only do one thing at a time.

2. According to the passage, how do you make a list of things to do?

A．Try to take care of everything at once.

B．Do one thing at a time.

C．Only do the most important thing.

D．Have a break from your work.

3. Why does the writer write this passage?

A．To give opinion.	B．To give suggestions.
C．To make a request.	D．To ask for advice.

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A．How to Deal with Stress?	B．How to Make Time for Yourself?
C．How to Take Care of Yourself?	D．How to Make a List of Things to Do?

5. Which of the following would be the advice to deal with stress according to the passage?

A．Just lie in bed for a rest.	B．Always listen to pop music.
C．Insist on doing work.	D．Make a list to do things one by one.

8 . There is no shortage of family fun in New York City, especially when you and your family visit the many amazing museums for kids. Every site offers something exciting. If you're looking to spice up a weekend or a day off school, have a look at some of the museums for kids NYC has to offer

Children's Museum of Manhattan

This nearly 40,000-square-fbot institution makes learning about culture and science an enjoyable experience for kids. It also hosts classes and workshops which are all designed with the latest child-development research in mind.

Brooklyn Children's Museum

When it was founded in 1899, the BCM was the country's first museum specifically designed for children. Today, it's one of the most comprehensive museums, with a permanent collection of 30,000 objects, including musical instruments, masks, dolls and fossils. Kids have fun while learning at interactive exhibitions like “World Brooklyn"， a mini city lined by stores where children can make bread at the Mexican Bakery, or shop for candy at the International Grocery. .

DiMenna Children^ History Museum

Exhibitions and programs at this kid-focused arm of the New-York Historical Society transport children back through 350 years of U.S. history. Galleries stress the lives of kids who grew up to become famous doctors, athletes and political figures, and Little New-Yorkers classes invite kids to join in singalongs and make crafts.

Children's Museum of the Arts

This museum is especially designed for kids so that they can travel around the art world. The 10,000-square-foot institution has more than enough room to house its 2,000-piece collection of international children's art, including a huge center gallery to display it in. Artists lead workshops in classrooms, studios and media labs-which are famous for a sound station, a clay bar and the video-making equipment. CMA's WEE Arts Program develops kids' artistic expression, which the Art Colony camps invite kids aged 6 to 15 to participate in disciplines like drawing and sculpture.

1. What can children do in Children's Museum of Manhattan?

A．Make bread at the museum by themselves.

B．Know about culture and science pleasantly.

C．Design classes and workshops on their own.

D．Carry out researches on child development.

2. Which of the following museums may have the longest history?

A．Children's Museum of Manhattan

B．Brooklyn Children's Museum

C．DiMenna Children's History Museum

D．Children "s Museum of the Arts

3. When children visit DiMenna Children's History Museum, they              .

A．should be prepared to sing songs

B．can experience life 350 years ago

C．may meet with some famous figures

D．can know some successful peopled childhood

4. What is Children's Museum of the Arts designed to do?

A．To help children explore the art world.

B．To develop children's artistic expression.

C．To house international artists' famous works.

D．To help children learn art creation from artists.

5. What is the writing purpose of the text?

A．To call on parents to take kids to museums.

B．To compare four famous museums in NYC.

C．To show the benefits of visiting museums.

D．To introduce some museums to children.

9 . No one is born a winner. People make themselves into winners by their own efforts.

I learned this lesson from an experience many years ago. I took the head coaching job at a school in Baxley, Georgia. It was a small school with a weak football program.

It was a tradition for the school's old team to play against the new team at the end of spring practice. The old team had no couch, and they didn't even practice to prepare for the Game. Being the coach of the new team, I was excited because I knew we were going to win, but to my sadness we were beaten. I couldn't believe I had got into such a situation. Thinking hard about it, I came to realize that my team might not be the number one team in Georgia, but they were depending on me. I had to change my attitude about their ability and confidence.

I stared doing anything I could to help them build a little pride. Most important,I began to treat them like winners. That summer, when the other teams enjoyed their vacations. We met every day and practiced passing and kicking the football.

Six months after suffering our failure on the spring practice field. we won our first game and our second, and continue to improve .Finally, we faced the number one team in the state.I felt that it would be a victory for us even if we lost the game. But that wasn't what happened. My boys beat the best team in Georgia, giving me one of the greatest thrills of my life !

From the experience I learned a lot about how the attitude of the leader can influence the members of a team. Instead of seeing my boys as losers, I pushed and encouraged them. I helped them to see themselves differently, and they built themselves into winners.

Winners are made, not born.

1. Who did the author think would become the winners at first?

A．The old team.	B．Their own team.
C．The number one team.	D．The other team

2. When did the author's team win their first game?

A．Before their training.	B．During the spring practice.
C．At the start of the vacation.	D．Six months after their failure.

3. What does the underlined word “thrill" probably mean in Paragraph 5?

A．Interests

B．Fears

C．Excitements

D．Concerns

4. How did the author help their team to win?

A．By building up their confidence.	B．By giving them a lecture.
C．By buying them a book.	D．By changing the leader.

5. What can we learn from the text?

A．Time is money.	B．Winners are born.
C．Losers are always beaten.	D．Practice makes perfect.

10 . Some teens are disapproving of compulsory BMI (body mass index) （身体质量指数） checks in PE classes. Do BMI checks at school do more harm than good? Two teens take sides.

Maya Meade, a high school freshman in Ohio, says yes. “I understand that schools want to weigh students because they are concerned about their physical health. That’s not a bad thing! But what about their mental health? For many students, appearance and self-image are huge sources of stress. Forcing teens to be weighed at school will only increase the pressure they feel to fit a certain mold (模子)”, says Maya.

In Maya’s opinion, weight is a personal matter that should stay between a doctor and a patient. She says, “Just imagine someone who struggles with body image being told that his or her BMI is too high as classmates look on! Even if other kids can’t hear, no student wants to feel judged by his or her teacher. That’s not why we go to school.”

Maya thinks if a school wants to have an impact on a student’s physical health, there are better ways to do it, such as providing healthy but filling meals, encouraging physical activity and teaching students about nutrition.

Ben Bagbek, a second-year student in a high school in New York, holds a different opinion. “There is no reason why a school should not be allowed to weigh its students and teach them how to calculate BMI! Obesity (肥胖症) is a huge public health concern in our country. And schools are in a position to help students understand what their weight means to their health -- before they’re at risk of life-threatening conditions.”

“A school’s job is to help students reach their full potential, and your health undoubtedly plays a role in your academic performance. BMI is not a perfect measurement, but it can help you identify the need for healthier eating habits or more physical activity.” says Ben.

The bottom line is: When you feel good, you learn better. As long as the actual number on the scale stays private, it should be viewed as an important part of your health education.

1. What are the two teens debating?

A．Whether students are enjoying PE classes.

B．Whether schools are body-shaming students.

C．Whether students should pay attention to weight.

D．Whether schools should help students lose weight.

2. According to Maya, what will BMI checks bring to students?

A．Healthy diets.	B．Emotional stress.
C．Fierce competition.	D．Positive self-awareness.

3. What does Maya think of weight?

A．It’s private.	B．It’s important.
C．It’s hard to lose.	D．It’s not a big deal.

4. Which of the following may Ben agree with?

A．Most school students are overweight.

B．BMI checks are of little help to students.

C．Schools have the right to weigh students.

D．It’s not schools’ duty to help students keep fit.