1 . Many schools today have gardens. School gardens are planted by students and teachers and are filled with
There are many benefits for the students who work in the school gardens. One of the most
On the whole, starting a school garden can be a wise choice for a school.
1.| A．fruits | B．flowers | C．grass | D．trees |
| A．office | B．classroom | C．playground | D．garden |
| A．collect up | B．clean up | C．care for | D．look for |
| A．labs | B．skills | C．games | D．lessons |
| A．change | B．find | C．use | D．fix |
| A．Art | B．Maths | C．Music | D．Language |
| A．medical | B．educational | C．scientific | D．future |
| A．special | B．important | C．difficult | D．interesting |
| A．parents | B．plants | C．teachers | D．classmates |
| A．jobs | B．success | C．homework | D．teamwork |
| A．world | B．society | C．school | D．country |
| A．following | B．forcing | C．expecting | D．allowing |
| A．remember | B．visit | C．know | D．tell |
| A．sent | B．introduced | C．sold | D．returned |
| A．sad | B．nervous | C．proud | D．curious |
2 . When Jim Grant spotted black smoke coming out of a building on his way to work, he
Pulling up to the building, Grant saw flames（火焰）shooting out of a second-floor window. Not seeing or hearing any fire engines
On the second floor, he
Thanks to them, a family was saved from the fire. Grant and the policeman were honored for their
| A．drove | B．stopped | C．reached | D．abandoned |
| A．saw | B．made | C．missed | D．crossed |
| A．burning | B．leaving | C．approaching | D．waiting |
| A．entrance | B．road | C．building | D．window |
| A．locked | B．kicked | C．counted | D．repaired |
| A．agreed | B．cared | C．responded | D．understood |
| A．arrived | B．returned | C．hidden | D．escaped |
| A．skipped | B．closed | C．noticed | D．remembered |
| A．frightened | B．curious | C．patient | D．grateful |
| A．turn back | B．go up | C．get out | D．lie down |
| A．following | B．dragging | C．examining | D．passing |
| A．safely | B．secretly | C．suddenly | D．previously |
| A．witness | B．guide | C．service | D．help |
| A．woman | B．door | C．car | D．baby |
| A．wisdom | B．generosity | C．honesty | D．courage |
3 . One of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school?
Listen—Listen when they are talking. Don’t say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes it’s not necessary for you to have anything to say；they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.
Help them—If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you don’t do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra pencil or pen with you to classes in case they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.
Be there for them—Try to make something for your friends to help make them feel better in hard times. Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for friends. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you can’t stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you don’t want to stay with your friends when they’re in hard times, then you don’t deserve to be with them when they’re having a good time!
Try to organize some activities with your friends ahead of time. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to the movies and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And you’ll remember these things when you’re all old!
1. While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should .| A．give him or her some advice | B．just listen unless asked |
| C．calm him or her down | D．share your feelings as well |
| A．Life without a friends is death. | B．A friend is easier lost than found. |
| C．A friend in need is a friend indeed. | D．A man is known by his friends. |
| A．Make plans. | B．Enjoy yourself. |
| C．Understand your friends. | D．Play with your friends. |
| A．How to find a good friend. | B．How to help friends in trouble. |
| C．How to be a good friend. | D．How to make more friends. |
4 . Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork—everything from taking tests to researching a paper. But unfortunately, most schools don’t have classes that teach you how to take notes. So here are some tips.
Write down key facts. If you have a teacher who writes notes on the board, that’s good: You can copy them down. If not, write down the most important points from class. Does your history teacher mention the date of a key Civil War battle? Does your English teacher give examples of Shakespeare’s use of irony(讽刺)? Write them down!
Different teachers do things differently. For example, some teachers may mention lots of dates and facts in class but only write the key ones on the board. Other teachers may not write anything down, but they may repeat a certain date or a piece of information. After a while, you’ll get to know a teacher’s style.
Don’t overdo it. Don’t go crazy taking notes. You’ll be frantic(慌乱的) if you try to write down every word that’s said in class. And if you focus too much on getting your notes right, you might miss important points. Some people actually learn better by listening, writing down a few key points, and then going over the material after class.
Ask. Don’t be afraid to ask the teacher to repeat something you miss. If the teacher is going too fast, your classmates will also be happy to hear the information again. If you don’t want to ask in class, see your teacher afterwards. It’s much easier than wondering if you got the notes right as you study.
Compare. Keep your notes handy when you’re doing your reading homework. Compare what you wrote with what the reading says—you may even want to add to your notes as you read.
1. What’s an advantage of note-taking according to the writer?| A．It helps you to get good marks in tests. | B．It’s a basic skill in researching a paper. |
| C．It helps fix your mind on what the teacher says. | D．It gives you a better understanding of key facts. |
| A．To introduce the topic of note-taking. | B．To compare writing styles in different times. |
| C．To give an example of forming good habits. | D．To explain what a key fact is in a teacher’s class. |
| A．Teachers encourage their students to be active in class. |
| B．It’s helpful for teachers to learn from each other in styles. |
| C．It’s not always possible to note down all information in class. |
| D．A teacher’s style should be taken into consideration when taking notes. |
| A．Students must try to take correct and detailed notes in class. |
| B．Students should put down only key points while listening carefully. |
| C．Students must not interrupt the teacher by asking questions in class. |
| D．Students should put down as much information as possible in class. |
5 . Wherever we humans go, we leave behind a mess. That goes for space, too. An estimated 500,000 pieces of debris (碎片) litter the Earth’s orbit as a result of man’s explorations of space. Some satellites have been hit by fast-moving pieces of junk. The remains of old rockets can be the size of a bus, while other debris pieces are simply tiny spots of paint.
Today, our species is responsible for the junk dashing around Earth at high speeds, and if we don’t start actively removing the largest pieces, the risk of collisions will only grow worse. “Imagine how dangerous sailing the high seas would be, if all the ships ever lost in history were still floating on top of the water,” says Jan Wörner, ESA director general. “That is the current situation in orbit, and it cannot be allowed to continue.”
It’s almost as if we need a truck to remove all of failed satellites from our orbit. By 2025, the agency plans on launching the world’s first orbiting junk collector, a four-armed robot that tracks down space waste. The first-of-its-kind task, known as ClearSpace-1, will start collecting only a single piece of space junk to prove the concept works. The target in this case is called Vespa, a leftover from ESA’s Vega rocket launch in 2013. This piece of junk weighs roughly the same as a small satellitle and has a simple shape that should make it easy to grab with four robotic arms. Once it’s safely in the arms of the garbage collector, it will then be dragged out of orbit and allowed to burn up in the atmosphere.
In addition, an Australian company, Electro Optic Systems, has received a $ 3.5 million government fund to develop the world’s first laser tracking (激光跟踪) technology. It would replace existing radar (雷达) networks that currently monitor that part of space. The goal is to track small objects with great accuracy.
1. Why does Jan Wörner refer to ships on the high seas?| A．To explain the danger of space debris. | B．To describe the universe’s huge space. |
| C．To praise man’s explorations of space. | D．To compare the oceans with the universe. |
| A．ClearSpace-1 and Vespa |
| B．ESA’s Vega rocket launch and radar networks |
| C．the orbiting junk collector and the first laser tracking technology |
| D．truck to remove all of failed satellites and track small objects |
| A．Dangerous Space Exploration | B．Cleaning up Space Junk Pieces |
| C．Developing Space Technology | D．Launching A Four-armed Robot |
| A．An astronomy report. | B．A travel guidebook. |
| C．A science fiction. | D．An environmental magazine. |
6 . On the evening of April 8, Dunhuang Academy and Huawei jointly launched a brand-new technology-driven tour experience at the Mogao Grottoes. Using Huawei's newly-released Hetu artificial intelligence platform, coupled with the output of the Digital Dunhuang project, visitors to the Mogao Grottoes can enjoy a fantasy experience prior to entering the attraction.
Zhao Shengliang, director of the Dunhuang Academy, said that it has been cooperating with Huawei since March 2019. Using Huawei's latest Hetu technology, visitors are able to see the detailed contents of the Dunhuang Art Murals(壁画) outside the caves, through their Huawei mobile phones. This will reduce the time tourists spend inside the cave, aiding the protection of the cultural relics, while at the same time helping to increase the amount of information visitors can obtain. It is also considered to be a new way of promoting Dunhuang Art.
The Dunhuang Academy has used digital technology to preserve the research and exploration of Dunhuang Grottoes since the early 1990s. It has collected a wealth of data and has realized the goal of sharing of digital Dunhuang globally. It has played an important role in the protection and research of cultural site, as well as promoting the development and progress of related work.
The Huawei Hetu platform unites Dunhuang's study findings, high—resolution images of the site's murals and virtual, three-dimensional models with the real Mogao Grottoes. It has not only re-created the real tour of the scenic spot, but also developed a new way of digitally experiencing the grottoes. When people visit the site, they not only have the experience of seeing the real grottoes, but they can appreciate the admirable artworks more clearly and in greater detail.
In the future, Dunhuang Academy will continue to cooperate with Huawei to create more colorful virtual content to enrich the experience of Mogao Art on the platform, helping people around the world get to know Dunhuang Art better.
1. Which is NOT the advantage of the Hetu technology?| A．Decrease the cost of the visitors. | B．Reduce the time visitors spend inside the cave. |
| C．Help to protect the cultural relics. | D．Provide more information for tourists. |
| A．About a year. | B．90 years. | C．Nearly 30 years. | D．10 years. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Opposed. | C．Indifferent. | D．Hopeful. |
| A．Dunhuang Academy Preserves Grottoes Well | B．AI Tech Helps Tourists Enjoy Dunhuang's Art |
| C．Huawei Newly Released Hetu AI | D．Dunhuang Grottoes Attract Tourists |
7 . If you ever find yourself trapped in the wilderness without food, you'll have to figure out how to feed yourself. Many plants in the wild are edible, but many are also poisonous. So it is necessary to learn how to determine whether the plants you find can be eaten safely.
Avoid using this method without careful planning. Some plants can be deadly, and even if you follow these guidelines perfectly, there is always a chance that a plant will make you seriously ill. Prepare yourself for wilderness outings by learning about the local plants, and carry a guidebook to help you identify plants. Even if you are unprepared and cannot find food you know to be safe, remember that, depending on your activity level, the human body can go for days without food, and you’re better off being hungry than being poisoned.
Testing the plant in your mouth is dangerous, so go forward very slowly and carefully. First, hold a small portion of the prepared plant part against your lip for 3 minutes. Do not put the plant in your mouth. If you notice any burning, tingling (刺痛), or other reactions, discontinue testing. Second, place another small portion of the plant part on your tongue. Hold the plant on your tongue without chewing for 15 minutes. Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction. Third, chew the plant and hold it in your mouth for 15 minutes. Chew the plant well, and do not swallow. Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction. Fourth, swallow the small portion of the plant. Wait 8 hours. Do not eat or drink anything during this period except purified water. If you feel sick, immediately throw up what you eat and drink plenty of water. If activated charcoal (活性炭) is available, take that with the water.
1. What’s the meaning of the underlined world “edible” in paragraph 1?| A．Suitable for using as food. | B．Widely spread. |
| C．Existing in large quantities. | D．Not widely known. |
| A．Planning is unnecessary when using the method. |
| B．Not all plants in the wild can serve as food generally. |
| C．Suffering hunger can be more dangerous than testing plants. |
| D．Following the method perfectly can ensure safety. |
① wait and see ② chew it in the mouth③ put it on the tongue④ put it against lips ⑤ swallow it
| A．③④②①⑤ | B．④③②①⑤ | C．③④②⑤① | D．④③②⑤① |
| A．A student’s diary. |
| B．A science report. |
| C．A guide book for camping. |
| D．A doctor’ s notebook. |
8 . Year 2020 seems to be the year of healthy eating. People are choosing to follow a vegetarian diet, and some have even given up animal products entirely.
But Joe Rogan, the most popular podcast host in the US, was against this trend and called January 2020 “world carnivore (食肉动物) month”. In his recent podcast, he reviewed his experience with “the carnivore diet”. Starting in January, he ate only meat for 30 days without any vegetables or fruit.
The podcaster tried the diet after the famous psychologist Jordan Peterson claimed that the diet could promote energy levels and mental health, according to Business Insider.
Rising to the challenge, Rogan posted regular updates about his diet on the popular social platform Instagram. With the average day consisting of just 2 meals, breakfast would be 6 eggs or a steak, and dinner would include either another steak, such as beef, fish or liver.
After 30 days, Rogan said he felt amazed. He also wrote, “I lost 12 pounds. Lots of pains went away. My energy is constant, and I have improvements in my stomachache. I went into this thing, thinking that this carnivore diet was kind of strange, but this is as good as I’ve felt in a long time.”
It has positive results, but some have pointed out the diet’s limitation. Speaking to CNBC, Linda Horn, a health expert at Northwestern University, said that studies show that a high-quality diet with a variety of nutrients is connected with “a better quality of life, long life and reduced risk of chronic (慢性的) diseases”. She added that the energy people claim to feel from the carnivore diet is probably not because of the meat. Instead, she said kicking carbohydrates (碳水化合物) and sugar causes weight loss and it makes people feel better.
While the carnivore diet may offer you some benefits, eating a balanced diet will afford you more health benefits than consuming a single food group, according to Healthline.
1. How did Rogan respond to the vegetarian trend?| A．He helped promote it on his podcast. |
| B．He gave up animal products entirely. |
| C．He started to eat only meat for 30 days. |
| D．He suggested a “world carnivore month”. |
| A．How Rogan benefited from the carnivore diet. |
| B．Why Rogan tried the carnivore diet at the beginning. |
| C．How the carnivore diet helped people improve their health. |
| D．Why Rogan kept posting updates about his diet on Instagram. |
| A．They get more and more energy from it. |
| B．The diet helps them reduce their aches and pains. |
| C．The meat in the diet improves their mental health. |
| D．They lose weight without taking carbohydrates and sugar. |
| A．Keeping a balanced diet is still a wise choice. |
| B．The carnivore diet has become a trend in 2020. |
| C．Further studies will be completed on the carnivore diet. |
| D．The carnivore diet is more beneficial than a vegetarian diet. |
9 . For the many eager readers who hope to find some solutions to life’s questions through reading, a newly-published Chinese-English bilingual (双语的) version of How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen, a professor at Harvard Business School in the United States, might provide a few answers. It has been released as part of a series of books, entitled Harvard Business Review Classics.
In How Will You Measure Your Life, the book’s author raises three questions: How can I be sure that I’ll be happy in my career? How can I be sure that my relationships with my spouse (配偶) and my family become lasting source of happiness? How can be sure’ I’ll stay out of prison?
He then provides his understanding and thoughts into them by using lessons from some of the world’s greatest businesses.
Christensen’s ideas have inspired a large number of people around the globe. Roan Kang, general manager of marketing and operations of Microsoft’s Greater China Region, is one of them. He was lucky to have met the author himself when Christensen delivered speech to Kang’s company a few years ago.
“I agree with Christensen’s point that too many people use material wealth or social status as ways to measure success, while in reality, it is doing purposeful work that helps others and improves society that is truly meaningful,” Kang says, adding that he hopes the book will inspire more young people.
Kang, 45, also supports Christensen’s idea that “your time is the most precious of resources”, which he says, is something he learned firsthand while working with Bill Gates.
“After you’ve’ figured out what your top priorities (优先级) are in life and in your work, you have to be strict with yourself and make sure you constantly put your time into those priorities.”
1. What do we know about Clayton Christensen from the text?| A．He is trapped in an unhappy marriage. |
| B．He has worked in Microsoft for a long time. |
| C．He is good at linking up theory with practice. |
| D．He is a famous businessman named by Forbes. |
| A．How to marry Mr. or Mrs. Right. |
| B．Practical ways to earn good money in business |
| C．How to communicate with lawyers and judges. |
| D．Getting on well with family does benefit one’s life. |
| A．Material wealth is no longer the way to measure success. |
| B．Making the best of time is a promise to efficiency. |
| C．Family affairs in our life should be the first to deal with. |
| D．Doing purposeful work can inspire more young people. |
| A．To make clear that life is colorful. |
| B．To show how successful Christensen is. |
| C．To introduce an inspiring book. |
| D．To share the key to success. |
10 . I’ll always remember the first time I tried ballet. My mother was a
Weeks passed and my dancing didn’t
Even though I practiced for the show as much as I could, I
My mom quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was, but she still taught me with the greatest
The music began and my heart started to race. Breathing steadily, I began moving to the music without
After the show, my mom found me and gave me a huge hug, telling me how
| A．teacher | B．director | C．dancer | D．musician |
| A．messing up | B．making up | C．keeping up | D．picking up |
| A．improve | B．come | C．develop | D．get |
| A．disappointing | B．satisfying | C．moving | D．confusing |
| A．still | B．just | C．once | D．never |
| A．enthusiastic | B．embarrassed | C．understanding | D．curious |
| A．important | B．interesting | C．impossible | D．unnecessary |
| A．teach | B．recommend | C．practice | D．support |
| A．sweat | B．tears | C．fear | D．surprise |
| A．courage | B．boredom | C．imagination | D．patience |
| A．balance | B．interest | C．confidence | D．protection |
| A．missing | B．taking | C．counting | D．watching |
| A．turn | B．return | C．peace | D．excitement |
| A．thankful | B．nervous | C．proud | D．lucky |
| A．despite | B．without | C．for | D．beyond |
