1 . One afternoon in late September, little Zhang Feng sat down with his school friends and read out a poem he had just written:

In the eyes of a frog,

______ form seas,

Big and small,

Wherever they fall,

But me, too,

I see those seas.

It was a rainy day, and the children had been ______ inside during their break. Eleven-year-old Zhang’s poem was ______ by the rhythm of the raindrops, the first sign of autumn.

As soon as he ______ reading his poem, his classmate Liu Jie ______ shared his own verse:

It is raining.

Ordinary raindrops fall on the ground,

But the naughty（调皮的） ones slip off the wall,

Into my soul.

“You must be a naughty raindrop,” one boy joked, and they ______ laughter.

The children are members of a poetry club ______ in 2019 in a rural school in Henan province’s Xiuwu county, which has about 50 ______, all natives studying in Dananpo, a mountain village that is home to about 1,000 people.

These young poets, ______, have written more than 2,000 poems, and their works have been ______ into three books since the club was founded four years ago.

Liang Yawen, the poetry club’s ______, says that many rural children are feeling ______ because they are separated from their parents, who are working in faraway cities. “Some children, due to a lack of security, are ______ to open up to their families, teachers or peers, but now they have learned to pour out their ______ in writing,” she says.

The teacher thinks that poetry is like a ______ light that helps us understand life better.

1.

A．Clouds

B．Raindrops

C．Waves

D．Oceans

2.

A．sheltering

B．planning

C．cleaning

D．arguing

3.

A．created

B．recalled

C．written

D．inspired

4.

A．finished

B．avoided

C．started

D．imagined

5.

A．easily

B．eagerly

C．secretly

D．gradually

6.

A．engaged in

B．gave off

C．burst into

D．joined in

7.

A．discovered

B．established

C．exposed

D．involved

8.

A．students

B．teachers

C．parents

D．players

9.

A．therefore

B．instead

C．moreover

D．however

10.

A．folded

B．translated

C．collected

D．poured

11.

A．applicant

B．member

C．fellow

D．tutor

12.

A．angry

B．happy

C．excited

D．lonely

13.

A．unwilling

B．proud

C．ready

D．ambitious

14.

A．outcomes

B．courage

C．emotions

D．confidence

15.

A．grey

B．cool

C．bright

D．natural

2 . The Amazon Rainforest, often called the “lungs of the Earth”, has always mesmerized me with its biodiversity (生物多样性) and local tribes (部落). When I had the chance to join a research expedition, I took it, excited about the adventure ahead. I didn’t know it would be a great experience.

The journey into the rainforest was tough, such as the dense leaves, endless rain and the sound of insects and animals. However, the beauty of the rainforest was amazing.

One of the most exciting parts of the trip was meeting a local tribe. Their way of life, so connected to nature, was different from our urban lives. Learning about their customs and understanding their relationship with the rainforest was a special experience. It made me realize how separated from nature we have become in the technological advancement.

The trip was not without challenges. Walking in the forest, dealing with the bad weather and dealing with the fear of the unknown tested our willpower. However, every challenge we overcame brought a sense of achievement and strengthened our team bond. It taught me the importance of teamwork and adaptability.

As we left the rainforest, I recalled the impact the trip had on me. It was not just an adventure but a journey of self-discovery.

My trip to the Amazon rainforest was a meaningful experience. It was a journey that pushed my boundaries(边界) taught me valuable lessons and left me with unforgettable memories. It was not just a trip, but an exploration of the unknown and a reminder of our responsibility towards our planet. The adventure may have ended, but the journey continues, as I carry the lessons and memories with me, influencing my life and choices.

1. Which of the following best explains “mesmerized” underlined in paragraph 1?

A．Puzzled.

B．Moved.

C．Attracted.

D．Defeated.

2. Which word can describe the relation between the local tribe and the rainforest?

A．Exciting.

B．Close.

C．Relaxing.

D．Separated.

3. What can we learn about the trip from paragraph 4?

A．It’s dangerous and meaningless.	B．It’s fanny but unbearable.
C．It’s important and interesting.	D．It’s challenging but worthwhile.

4. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．The meaning of the trip.	B．The experience of the trip.
C．The memory of the trip.	D．The purpose of the trip.

3 . The Best Space Museums

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum | Washington

Housing 60, 000 air and space collections, the museum enables visitors to learn about the rich history of aviation by viewing the first successful aircraft—the 1903 Wright Flyer—and everything that came next. From pilot uniforms to NASA spacesuits, engines and equipment, you’ll find it all at this museum.

National Museum of the U. S. Air Force | Dayton

If your main interests lie in military aviation, this museum will have everything you’ve ever wanted to see. It features exhibits on World War II, the Korean War, the Southeast Asia War and the Cold War. They’ve also got a Missile Gallery as well as a Space Gallery where visitors can walk inside a full-size reproduction of a NASA shuttle.

U. S. Space and Rocket Center |Huntsville

Space fans know this museum to be the site of the original Space Camp, including the film by the same name, but there’s plenty more to see here. The Center has a number of exhibits both indoors and out and many play areas for younger kids. 3D movies and live science shows add to the appeal. Most impressively, it is totally free to visitors.

Pima Air& Space Museum | Tucson

The privately funded museum has been in operation for over 40 years and has over 300historic aircraft on display. You’ll also find several exhibits that range from seaplanes and aircraft carriers to paper airplanes and women in flight. One of the biggest draws, though, is its extensive “boneyard”, a collection of over 4,000 U. S. government and military aircraft that are either being recycled or regenerated.

1. What feature distinguishes National Museum of the U. S. Air Force from the others?

A．It organizes space camps every year.

B．It has a shuttle of the same size as a real one.

C．It has a history of 40 years.

D．It charges a small entrance fee.

2. If you are a student on a tight budget, which museum are you expected to go?

A．Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

B．National Museum of the U. S. Air Force.

C．U. S. Space and Rocket Center.

D．Pima Air & Space Museum.

3. What is this text?

A．An introduction to some museums.

B．A family outing guide.

C．A travel event brochure.

D．A commercial ad.

4 . Small amounts of exercise could have a great effect on happiness.

According to a new review of research about good moods and physical activities, people who work out even once a week or for as little as 10 minutes a day tend to be more cheerful than those who never exercise. And any type of exercise may be helpful.

A number of past studies have noted that physically active people have much lower risks of developing depression and anxiety than people who rarely move.

Fewer past studies explored links between physical activity and upbeat emotions, especially in people who already were psychologically healthy, and those studies often looked at a single age group or type of exercise.

So for the new review, the Michigan researchers found, exercise was strongly linked to happiness. The type of exercise did not seem to matter. Some happy people walked or jogged. Others practiced yoga-style posing and stretching. And the amount of exercise needed to influence happiness was slight. In several studies, people who worked out only once or twice a week said they felt much happier than those who never exercised. In other studies, 10 minutes a day of physical activity was linked with happy moods.

But because most of the studies in this review were observational, it is not possible yet to establish whether exercise directly causes changes in happiness or if the two just happen to occur together often. In that case, exercise would not have helped to make people happy; rather, their happiness would have helped to make them exercisers

1. Who is the least happy, according to the passage?

A．People who work out once a week.

B．People who only run for ten minutes a day.

C．People who never exercise.

D．People who practice yoga-style posing.

2. What did researchers find in past studies?

A．The links between physical activities and happy emotion.

B．The relationship between exercise and depression.

C．Exercise can cause anxiety.

D．Exercise can never affect our moods.

3. What kind of exercise can affect happiness according to the Michigan research?

A．Jogging.

B．Yoga.

C．Walking.

D．Any exercise.

4. What will the researchers do next?

A．Study whether exercise directly changes happiness.

B．Show the reasons for happiness.

C．Tell people how to exercise.

D．Recommend some forms of exercise.

5 . One evening I was visiting my friend in the area where my school is located. As I didn’t live in the area, I never_______any of my students out of class. On this_______evening, my friend and I came to the local video store to pick up some movies. While inside, I glanced out and saw one of my third-graders. I figured she was just_______her parent to the store and thought nothing more of it. Minutes later, as we left the store, I saw her again, a pretty, little thing, still standing just in front of the_______. “Hey, girl, what’s going on? Renting some movies?” I asked. “No,” she replied_______. I looked in her hands and realized that she was standing there selling flowers,_______to earn some extra money for her family. My heart sank. She grew_______. I asked no further and made a(n)_______at pretending everything was fine. Then I said informal good-bye to her and left.  

On the short drive back to my friend’s home, a thousand emotions came and went, a thousand thoughts_______. I was extremely sad that this little girl________in such a tough life circumstances.  

The next morning, as I drove to school, I still thought about the________of the evening before. I couldn’t change the life circumstances for this little girl and her family, but as long as she was my student, I had the ________to make a difference, to affect her life________, to stir in her an endless thirst for learning and maybe, just maybe, to________her reaching her biggest dream. 

Today, I believe firmly in what I do. I believe in the great effects that a________teacher can have on a student and I try hard to leave a lasting mark on the life of every child I teach.

1.

A．helped

B．met

C．comforted

D．taught

2.

A．particular

B．rainy

C．peaceful

D．warm

3.

A．bringing

B．promising

C．accompanying

D．pushing

4.

A．counter

B．shelf

C．school

D．entrance

5.

A．softly

B．loudly

C．happily

D．angrily

6.

A．working

B．playing

C．advising

D．pretending

7.

A．disappointed

B．surprised

C．embarrassed

D．excited

8.

A．order

B．attempt

C．challenge

D．risk

9.

A．followed suit

B．made contact

C．disappeared

D．floated

10.

A．educated

B．performed

C．rushed

D．struggled

11.

A．events

B．meetings

C．lessons

D．parties

12.

A．choice

B．dream

C．plan

D．chance

13.

A．lightly

B．narrowly

C．positively

D．carelessly

14.

A．register for

B．hold onto

C．suffer from

D．contribute to

15.

A．full-time

B．good

C．well-paid

D．strict

6 . To encourage all students to get an education, even if their parents can’t afford it, a primary school in the Indian state of Chahattisgarh is asking parents to simply plant saplings (树苗) instead of paying school fees. The parents have to take care of the sapling and plant a new one if it dies. Compared with the cost of traditional school fees, it’s a small price to pay. And it comes with the added bonus of helping improve local air quality.

The school is Shiksha Kuteer in the city of Ambikapur in the east of the country. It is reported that at least 35 students between the ages of five and six are studying there. The initiative was set up by a group of local professionals and business owners in response to India’s rapidly increasing education fees. “Shiksha Kuteer has opened in the village for students who have no money to pay fees,” local villager Sevak Das said.

The government now spends just 3.9 percent of its budget on education, which means parents are left to pay for high school fees, as well as paying for books and other school things. A national survey made last year showed that between 2011 and 2017, private expenditure (支出) increased by 175 percent to $100 per student each year. That might not sound like a lot, but for many families, particularly in poor areas, it’s not affordable, especially at the primary school level. The lack of government spending is damaging the education system, too. The 2017 Annual Status of Education report found that nearly 20 percent of Grade 2 students, aged seven to eight, didn’t recognize the numbers between one and nine.

But by offering such a way to get students into schools, Shiksha Kuteer is encouraging education in everyone. 700 saplings have been planted across the village over the last year and more and more people in other areas would like to adopt such an approach.

1. Which of the following can best describe Shiksha Kuteer’s approach?

A．No pains, no gains.

B．Kill two birds with one stone.

C．Two heads are better than one.

D．There are two sides to every question.

2. What can we learn about Shiksha Kuteer?

A．It is surrounded by trees.

B．It is run by the locals.

C．It was set up for poor children.

D．It aims to protect the environment.

3. What is the locals’ attitude towards Shiksha Kuteer?

A．Cautious.	B．Doubtful.
C．Uncaring.	D．Positive.

4. What does the text mainly tell us?

A．The affordable way to encourage education in India.

B．The heavy financial burden on parents in India.

C．The big challenges of improving India’s education system.

D．The effects of the Indian government spending little on education.

7 . I was born in Detroit. My father, Robert, made his first fortune selling paint to the car industry. My mother, Hazel, was a telephone operator.

Our house in Detroit was beautiful, right off the Detroit Golf Club. We spent much of the time fishing and riding horses. It was one of the few times in my life that I had my father’s undivided attention.

When I was 7, my parents decided to move to Los Angeles. But my parents didn’t move out to L. A. immediately. Instead, they remained in Detroit for a year. I was sent on ahead, probably so my parents could enjoy their social life without disruption. My father put me on a train in Detroit, tipped a porter to keep an eye on me and when I arrived I was taken to the Hollywood Military Academy, where I had been registered.

My father had been so successful that he was able to retire. I admired his success, but he was strict and didn’t hesitate to punish or hit me for the slightest offence. I came to hate him, and I became rebellious(叛逆的). The four boarding schools I attended were like an extended Hollywood family. Many stars sent their kids there so they could work on movies without distraction. I became connected to the film industry through my friendships. I already was determined to become an actor. My father hoped I’d join his company, but I wanted nothing to do with it or him. Instead, I decided to try my luck in the picture business.

In 1950, when I was 20, I had a screen test. When the head of the studio, Darryl Zanuck, saw the test, he signed me. The day I found out, I felt absolutely great. Suddenly I was recognized. Through the years, my father voiced doubt about whether I’d make it. My mother’s support was our secret and canceled out his discouragement. At the end of his life in 1964, my father finally told me, “Nice job” about my film work. That’s the praise I got.

1. What does the underlined word “disruption” mean in the third paragraph?

A．Interruption.	B．Destruction.
C．Separation.	D．Consideration.

2. How did the author’s mother support his film work?

A．She openly encouraged his career choice.

B．She had no involvement in the author’s film work.

C．She convinced the father to be more supportive of the author.

D．She secretly supported him despite the father’s discouragement.

3. What was the author’s relationship with his father like?

A．Distant but respectful.	B．Close but insecure.
C．Trusting and encouraging.	D．Supportive and caring.

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．A Life-changing Screen Test Success

B．The Experience of Growing Up in Detroit

C．A Father’s Approval: Struggles and Recognition

D．The Influence of Boarding Schools on My Career

8 . Shortly before he turned 60, Mark Fuhrmann realized what he wanted. He, now, at 65, has just returned from a second voyage. His 6,835 mile-round trip from Nova Scotia took in the great lakes of the US, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic.

Fuhrmann started these journeys “to kickstart retirement” from the maritime PR business he ran in Oslo for the past 30 years. Before he set off, in June last year, he swapped (交换) his house for a flat, and greatly reduced his possessions. “It was good to get rid of all of those things and say: ‘This isn’t a phase; this is a new season,’” he says.

Amazingly, he didn’t plan his trip, beyond committing to fundraise for Medecins Sans Frontières. “I thought: ‘I’ll try to do 40km each day.’ But I never knew where I was going to lay down my head.”

The challenges were psychological, physical, and sometimes life-threatening. In Florida, he was chased by an alligator (短吻鳄), but narrowly escaped from it. In the Boston area, he saw “a black fin moving towards me like a snake”. He lay his oar (划桨) across his lap and waited. “If a great white shark can swim leisurely, that’s exactly what it did. It just passed me,” he says. Ten minutes later, Fuhrmann pulled his kayak (小艇) into a cove, where he ran into a man who invited him into his home for coffee and apple pie. His whole trip was filled with these switchbacks and moments of connection with strangers, which Fuhrmann experienced as “a call to authenticity”.

What does he mean? “Nature is born within us. If you avoid that, you avoid experiencing something that is vital to who you are as a person. I want real things — life isn’t about having more. I think we need to accept where we are at this stage of life, at 60 or 65.”

“I look at retirement as a season,” he says. He started his latest voyage because “I wanted to have a better understanding of who I was. I wanted to have time for my thoughts to wander, to restart, to discover the value and power within myself.”

1. Why did Fuhrmann get rid of most of his possessions?

A．To make donations to charity.	B．To start a new life in retirement.
C．To make up for his business loss.	D．To collect money for the journey.

2. What does the underlined word “switchbacks” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Blessings.

B．Ambitions.

C．Defeats.

D．Challenges.

3. Which of the following might Fuhrmann agree with?

A．The meaning of life is achieving more.

B．Old people should take things as they are.

C．It is good to have nature-based experience.

D．It is advisable for aging people to play safe.

4. Why did Fuhrmann start his latest voyage?

A．To reflect on his past.	B．To discover his true self.
C．To relax his mind and body.	D．To be free from the noisy world.

9 . At the very young age of six, my life was full of constant pain—operations, sadness and depression. I was in a ____ car accident on my home Island of Grenada. I was ____ by a truck. My left leg got ____ between the wheels and the driver ____ pulled my leg to get it out. I was ____ with lots of pain and the terrifying memories of those few moments, ____ kept in my mind. 

At first I spent a year and half in the hospital. I had operations every Friday and had ____ nights and days. I’m sure most of you don’t know this because I’ve probably never shared this with anyone. People asked me ____ on and on after they saw my scars. I eventually got fed up, so I avoided resistance. I just ____ clothes that covered my leg. I couldn’t do this in ____ because we had a uniform and of course I was ____ at by some of my classmates, especially in primary school.  

Sometimes I was even excluded (排除在外) because of my leg. ____ shouldn’t define a person. My scars are my ____ of my strength. I have gained self-love and self-acceptance. Now I wear what I ____ and I am happy with myself—truly. I have always risen above my circumstances and my leg has never ____ me from going after my dream. It may have slowed me down but it never took my hope away.

1.

A．slight

B．urgent

C．horrible

D．normal

2.

A．turned on

B．picked up

C．carried out

D．knocked down

3.

A．hidden

B．trapped

C．covered

D．reserved

4.

A．luckily

B．angrily

C．publicly

D．anxiously

5.

A．left

B．paid

C．charged

D．provided

6.

A．never

B．forever

C．merely

D．hardly

7.

A．simple

B．common

C．painful

D．wonderful

8.

A．directions

B．questions

C．invitations

D．suggestions

9.

A．wore

B．threw

C．washed

D．mended

10.

A．house

B．school

C．secret

D．reality

11.

A．pulled

B．pointed

C．laughed

D．shouted

12.

A．Results

B．Scars

C．Titles

D．Customs

13.

A．cause

B．belief

C．proof

D．memory

14.

A．fine

B．hate

C．make

D．want

15.

A．stopped

B．saved

C．helped

D．excused

10 . I have been a professional skateboarder for 24 years. For much of that time, the activity that paid my rent and gave me my greatest joy was marked with many labels, most of which were ugly.

When I was about 17, three years after I turned pro-skater, my high school “careers” teacher scolded me and told me that I would never make it in the workplace if I didn’t follow directions clearly. He said I’d never make a living as a skateboarder, so it seemed to him that my future was bleak.

Even during those dark years, I never stopped progressing as a skater. There have been many times when I’ve been frustrated because I can’t join in some formal training. I’ve come to realize that the only way to master something is to keep it -- despite the bloody knees, twisted ankles, or mocking crowds.

So here I am, 38 years old, a husband and father of three, with a lengthy list of responsibilities and obligations. And although I have many job titles -- CEO, Executive Producer, Senior Consultant, Foundation Chairman, Bad Actor -- the one I am most proud of is “Professional Skateboarder”. My youngest son’s pre-school class was recently asked what their dads do for work. My son said, “I’ve never seen my dad do work.”

It’s true. Skateboarding doesn’t seem like real work, but I’m proud of what I do. My parents never once questioned the practicality behind my passion. I hope to pass on the same lesson to my children someday. So, find the thing you love. My 13-year-old son is really gifted skater, but there’s a lot of pressure on him. He used to skate for recognition, but now he brushes all that stuff aside. He just skates for fun and that’s good enough for me.

1. What does the underlined word “bleak” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Uncertain.

B．Special.

C．Glorious.

D．Impressive.

2. What did the author find most important according to Paragraph 3?

A．Keeping to his promise.	B．Adapting to school life.
C．Moving to better places.	D．Sticking to his own choice.

3. Why did the author mention his son’s words?

A．To show his son’s cleverness

B．To suggest his son’s dislike of his work.

C．To stress the features of his job in his son’s eyes.

D．To indicate his son’s care for his work and life.

4. What does the author want to convey in the text?

A．Neglect what others think.	B．Do the things you love.
C．Set a good example for parents.	D．Be what your parents want you to be.