1 . For sports fans, there's nothing better than watching a live event on TV or at a sports venue（场地）. But there's nothing worse than that event being called off because of bad weather. Bad light, a waterlogged pitch （场地）or excessive heat can cause matches to be postponed. But according to the latest research, extreme weather might be disrupting （打乱） the sporting calendar more than ever in the future.

In one sport, golf, major tournaments like The Open, are already predicted to be victims of our changing climate. In the UK, an organization called The Climate Coalition says that golf courses such as St Andrews could be under water by the end of the century if sea levels rise even slightly. It told the BBC that its research predicts ^u cancelled football matches, flooded cricket grounds and golf courses crumbling into the sea.”

The threat to sporting fixtures （体育赛事）from climate change has been further highlighted in a new report, commissioned by the Rapid Transition Alliance. Writing about this for the BBC, Matt McGrath says that ”By 2050, it's estimated that almost one in four English football league grounds can expect flooding every year." This will mean fewer matches played, less opportunity to watch the beautiful game and reduced revenue （收入） from ticket sales.

Cricket also faces huge challenges globally as temperatures rise in places like India, Australia and the West Indies. The report says that stadiums in Adelaide and Perth will see a 60% increase in days with temperatures over 40°C over the next decade.

Of course, we know that the solution lies with reducing our carbon footprint. We could travel less to attend sports events, and reduce our waste when we do go. But this latest report finds that sports leaders are generally failing to address the issue seriously. However, because sport is universally popular and can be very influential, maybe it should be players, teams and their sponsors who promote a carbon-neutral message to help protect sporting venues - before it's ‘ game over’.

1. According to the passage, the following sports will be affected by extreme weather except

A．golf

B．table tennis

C．football

D．cricket

2. Why might revenue from football league tickets be reduced by 2050?

A．The number of people who are interested in football matches is expected to decrease.

B．The number of football players is expected to decrease.

C．The prices of football tickets are expected to go down.

D．Some football grounds are expected to be flooded.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Sports fans like watching a live event on TV better than at a sports venue.

B．Golf courses such as St Andrews could not be flooded if sea levels rise a little.

C．Cricket stadiums in Adelaide and Perth will get very hot over the next decade.

D．Sports leaders take the effects of climate change very seriously.

4. What's the best title for the passage?

A．Sport and Sporting Venues.	B．Sport and Challenges.
C．Sport and Climate Change.	D．Sport and Revenue.

2 . Byrd is in her eighth year of teaching at Wilder Elementary in Mansfield. She has taught fifth grader Fisher Croney every year since he was in kindergarten. Fisher _______ in the class by helping in Byrd's classroom whenever he has free time after class.

Byrd also _______ Fisher's mother, Shannon Croney, as an acquaintance. They would occasionally chat at their boys' baseball games. She had heard that Croney was having some _______ problems. In January 2019 Croney received a routine blood test and found her kidneys （肾）were not _______ normally. After going through a string of tests, doctors could not figure what caused her kidneys to _______. But Byrd didn't know what the _______ was until she saw a Facebook post from Fisher around Christmas of 2019. It was _______ to help his mother find a kidney. Byrd did not _______ to help. In March, Byrd, learned that she and Croney were a close _______ Even doctors were ________ that they were not related in blood.

Byrd was in the hospital for ________ in June. She was never ________ about the transplant（移植）. Actually, she felt honored that her donation enabled another person to live a totally ________ life.

Today, both women are doing well. They are turning their ________ to another member of their community, who is also sick and ________ a kidney transplant.

1.

A．gives out

B．stands out

C．looks about

D．sits about

2.

A．learned

B．met

C．taught

D．knew

3.

A．family

B．behavior

C．communication

D．health

4.

A．functioning

B．growing

C．forming

D．beating

5.

A．miss

B．ache

C．fail

D．improve

6.

A．schedule

B．issue

C．offer

D．opportunity

7.

A．intended

B．allowed

C．persuaded

D．urged

8.

A．respond

B．hesitate

C．confirm

D．attend

9.

A．encounter

B．relative

C．neighbor

D．match

10.

A．excited

B．embarrassed

C．surprised

D．relieved

11.

A．surgery

B．practice

C．recovery

D．training

12.

A．curious

B．nervous

C．certain

D．frank

13.

A．normal

B．casual

C．strange

D．dependent

14.

A．back

B．faith

C．attention

D．respect

15.

A．in favor of

B．in memory of

C．in recognition of

D．in need of

3 . Since it was uploaded to Internet in June, the video of Nigerian ballet dancer Madu dancing in the rain has been _______ hundreds of thousands of times over. In a moment when social media channels have been filled with upsetting _______, the scene of the 11-year-old pirouetting (单脚旋转) over puddles (水坑) is especially _______.

Madu is one of a dozen students at Daniel Owoseni’s Leap Academy(学院) of Dance. Owoseni _______ the ballet school three years ago. He _______ himself after watching Save the Last Dance at 13. “I basically learned all the fundamental _______ of ballet through Internet,” says Owoseni. A _______ later, Owoseni was outstanding enough to _______ the best in the country. _______, his hopes for an international career were quickly ruined, for he was told an African was not qualified. It was then that Owoseni decided to ________ a ballet school in his hometown for kids like himself who couldn’t ________ ballet classes. Owoseni started teaching at his home before a local businesswoman offered him a free ________ where he now holds weekly lessons.

Beyond the ________ that the academy has received from all over the world, he’s most impressed by the ________ of his own pupils. “Nothing makes a teacher ________ than a student who wants to learn,” he says. “Even though it rains cats and dogs outside they’re getting ready for class. Who wouldn’t be proud of these children?”

1.

A．heard

B．viewed

C．made

D．delivered

2.

A．news

B．promises

C．credits

D．progress

3.

A．inspiring

B．annoying

C．interesting

D．convincing

4.

A．attended

B．founded

C．finished

D．discovered

5.

A．demanded

B．exchanged

C．clarified

D．taught

6.

A．competitions

B．directions

C．principles

D．solutions

7.

A．decade

B．fortnight

C．century

D．week

8.

A．manage

B．surprise

C．cancel

D．match

9.

A．Anyway

B．However

C．Besides

D．Therefore

10.

A．run into

B．account for

C．set up

D．refer to

11.

A．afford

B．reserve

C．receive

D．submit

12.

A．opportunity

B．space

C．guidance

D．holiday

13.

A．intention

B．permission

C．assistance

D．attention

14.

A．contribution

B．motivation

C．devotion

D．admission

15.

A．angrier

B．sadder

C．wiser

D．happier

4 . At school, Miss Kiniry said “Good morning, class” like she always did. “We will have reading this morning___________this afternoon.” I was sure that was because of my _______. “I’d like the blue group to come up to the front first. The rest of you will please practice your letters until I___________your group.” She didn’t say anything about my birthday. We___________our lessons as usual.

Maybe when we had “Morning Milk”, Miss Kiniry would___________something. Every morning two of the older kids would come in with a box full of small bottles of cold milk, and___________it on the activity table in the front of the room.

_______it was time for Morning Milk. One by one we went up to the activity table,       _______our bottles of milk and went back to our desk.

We all drank our milk. Now Miss Kiniry would say something,___________she didn’t. Maybe she____________that it was my birthday. I whispered (耳语) to Jack Blue, “I think Miss Kiniry forgot about my birthday cake.”

The bell rang for a break. We went out to____________. The bell rang to come in. We ran back into class. We did more____________. Finally, the bell rang and it was time to go home for lunch.

“All right, class, have a nice lunch. OH, and I have a______________for you.”

“Now Miss Kiniry will______________it!” I thought.

“This____________, we are going to see a movie. And after the movie we are going to __________our classmate Tommy’s birthday with a wonderful______________. See you after __________.”

As I went out the door, Miss Kiniry______________me. “Happy birthday, Tommy. You were such a______________boy. I was sure you thought I forgot.”

“Oh, no,” I said, “I knew you wers only teasing (逗) me.”

1.

A．except

B．instead of

C．because of

D．through

2.

A．problem

B．party

C．suggestion

D．choice

3.

A．help

B．praise

C．mix

D．call

4.

A．started

B．expected

C．changed

D．offered

5.

A．bring

B．buy

C．say

D．cook

6.

A．hide

B．put

C．find

D．fill

7.

A．Suddenly

B．Usually

C．Possibly

D．Finally

8.

A．shared

B．checked

C．discovered

D．took

9.

A．though

B．or

C．but

D．so

10.

A．forgot

B．thought

C．knew

D．doubted

11.

A．leave

B．play

C．eat

D．study

12.

A．tests

B．research

C．service

D．work

13.

A．prize

B．task

C．surprise

D．rule

14.

A．mention

B．enjoy

C．make

D．understand

15.

A．afternoon

B．. morning

C．week

D．month

16.

A．remember

B．miss

C．plan

D．celebrate

17.

A．letter

B．concert

C．cake

D．box

18.

A．film

B．lunch

C．class

D．school

19.

A．smiled at

B．depended on

C．cared about

D．believed in

20.

A．proud

B．brave

C．good

D．honest

5 . When travelling abroad, you have to spend some time thinking about gifts. What should you buy your family or your best friend? It could be a Yankees baseball cap if you Visit the U.S.A. In Vietnam, a straw hat called a non la is a popular tourist gift. If you ever visit Russia, you may want to think about buying a set of Russian dolls (玩具娃娃).They are like no other doll.

The proper name for a Russian doll is a Matryoshka doll. When you first see it, it looks like a single doll. Pick it up and twist(扭转)its top, you will find that it comes apart around the middle. Inside is a second doll, looking exactly the same as the first, but smaller. Twist the second doll, and the same thing happens. You keep twisting each doll until you end up with a very tiny doll. Usually, there can be up to 10 dolls making up a set.

Russian dolls were first made in 1890 and included eight dolls. These were all hand carved and painted. They were dressed in a traditional dress called a sarafan. The word “Matryoshka” means matron — an older married woman. The idea was that it meant a family with the mother being at its head. The dolls proved to be very popular and it was not long before every woodworker was making them.

The Russian doll appeared at the Paris World’s Fair in 1900. Everyone who saw them wanted one. Soon people visiting Russia also wanted to have one. Being quite small, they could fit into tourists’ luggage (行李) very easily — unlike a non la! The dolls were all hand carved and painted until about 1930, when factories began producing Russian dolls which are not expensive.

Walking around the tourist streets of Moscow, you will find many shops selling Russian dolls. The traditional Matryoshka dolls are still there, but today you can also find the images(形象)of all kinds of different people.

1. As a tourist gift, where does a non la most probably come from?

A．France.

B．Russia.

C．Vietnam.

D．America.

2. What can we learn about the early Matryoshka dolls?

A．They were named after an old woman.

B．They were images of a big family.

C．They were gifts for mothers.

D．They were made by hand.

3. What happened to the Russian doll at the Paris World’s Fair?

A．They were hugely popular.	B．They were produced in factories.
C．They were put into a small bag.	D．They were given to tourists as a gift.

4. What's the advantage of a Russian doll?

A．It is cheap.	B．It is useful.
C．It is easy to carry.	D．It is made to order.

6 . Summer job offers

Red Lemon shop Assistants(售货员)

We are looking for shop assistants for the summer. If you are a social person and good at salesmanship, we want you to join our team. Good conditions. Perfect for students.

Phone 0151-897-6643 for information about how to apply.

Cinerama Cinemas

We need people to work evenings and at the weekend. Responsibilities include checking tickets and selling popcorn and soft drinks. Watch the latest films ... free! Join our young and friendly team!

Phone 0161-754-6022 for more information about wages (工资)and conditions.

US Au Pairs

Ever wanted to visit California? Are you patient, caring and good with kids? Work as an au pair in Los Angeles this summer. Free food and accommodation(食宿).

Phone 0121-077, 2001 for information about how to get application forms(申请表).

Are You Mad About Sport?

Would you like to spend all summer teaching sport to people from around the world? Then come and work at our international sports camp Sports Star Camp!

Phone 0191-121-5533 for information about how to get and where to send application forms, etc.

1. Which number can you call if you want to get a job that provides free films?

A．0151-897-6643.

B．0161-754-6022.

C．0121-077-2001.

D．0191-121-5533.

2. What can we learn about a job as a US au pair?

A．It is a high-paid job.	B．It is perfect for kids.
C．It offers job-related training.	D．It requires somebody with patience.

3. Who would be most interested in working for Sports Star Camp?

A．Jill, who dreams of being a sports star.

B．Jack, who wants to become a sports coach.

C．Joe, who expects to travel around the world.

D．Jim, who loves to take part in sports competitions.

7 . Hiring Now

Copy Editor

Location:Beijing, China

Contract Length: Minimum 12-month commitment

CGTN Digital is seeking an experienced copy editor to join its growing team of devoted, passionate journalists in Beijing. The ideal candidate will have experience working accurately and carefully, in a fast-paced news environment. They will be positive, energetic and totally committed to the highest journalistic standards. They will also have the ability to read and edit scripts (讲稿）critically; make edits consistent with CGTN's one and accuracy; and spot spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax(句法）mistakes consistently.

●Edit existing news content
●Repurpose existing content for various online platforms
●Work together with other journalists
●Have an interest in international and Chinese news

Minimum Qualifications ●At least 3+ years of relevant experience in editing and fact-checking ●Native-level knowledge of the English language ●An eye for detail and ability to produce spotless copy ●Ability to multitask and work as a team player ●University degree

Apply by sending a CV and a detailed cover letter, including your current and expected salary, along with any relevant work samples by e-mail to: cgtndigital @cgtn.com.

1. What aspects does CGTN Digital focus on while choosing a copy editor?

A．Individualism and interest.

B．Nationality and ability.

C．Age and gender.

D．Experience and competence.

2. Which of the following basic requirements should job applicants meet?

A．Little experience in correcting mistakes.

B．Native-level fluency in the English language.

C．Ability to spot mistaken details in the copy.

D．Competence to perform a single task independently.

3. What should an applicant offer when applying for this job?

A．A brief cover letter.

B．A self-introduction video.

C．Work samples related to this job.

D．Current and expected bonus.

8 . Speed-reading is a crucial skill in the Internet age. We skim over articles, e-mails and tweets to try to _________ key words and the essential meaning of a certain text. _________ with information from our electronic devices, it would be impossible to cope if we read word by word, line by line.

But a new trend calls on people to _________ and enjoy reading slowly, using the linear (线性的) pattern, left-to-right sequence.

A recent story from The Wall Street Journal reported on a book club in Wellington, New Zealand, where members meet in a cafe and turn off their smartphones. They _________ comfortable chairs and read in silence for an hour.

Unlike traditional book clubs, the _________ of the Slow Reading Club isn’t exchanging ideas about a certain book, but to get away from electronic devices and read in a quiet, _________ environment. According to the Journal, the Wellington Book Club is just one example of a movement _________ by book lovers who miss the old-fashioned way of reading before the Internet and smartphones.

Slow readers, such as The Atlantic’s Maura Kelly, say a regular reading habit sharpens the mind, improves concentration, _________ stress levels and deepens the ability to empathize (有同感).

Some of these benefits have been backed up by science. _________, a study of 300 elderly people published by the journal Neurology last year showed that regular engagement in __________ activities like reading slowed the rate of memory loss later in life.

Another study published last year in Science showed that reading novels helps people understand others’ mental states and beliefs, a crucial skill in building __________.

Slow reading means a(n) __________ to an uninterrupted, linear pattern, in a quiet environment free of __________. Aim for 30 minutes a day, advises Kelly from The Atlantic. “You can squeeze in that half hour pretty easily if only during your free moments — whenever you find yourself __________ firing up your laptop to check your favorite site, or scanning Twitter for something to pass the time — you pick up a meaningful work of literature,” Kelly said. “__________ your e-reader, if you like. Kindles make books like War and Peace less heavy, and also ensure you’ll never lose your place in the book.”

1.

A．highlight

B．grasp

C．determine

D．underline

2.

A．Flooded

B．Armed

C．Obsessed

D．Impressed

3.

A．unlock

B．uncover

C．unplug

D．unpack

4.

A．straighten in

B．rise from

C．shift in

D．sink into

5.

A．point

B．cause

C．impact

D．duty

6.

A．protected

B．interactive

C．relaxed

D．addictive

7.

A．defined

B．urged

C．initiated

D．performed

8.

A．increases

B．maintains

C．evaluates

D．reduces

9.

A．In brief

B．For example

C．Above all

D．By contrast

10.

A．recreational

B．professional

C．intellectual

D．educational

11.

A．confidence

B．endurance

C．awareness

D．relationship

12.

A．return

B．answer

C．end

D．barrier

13.

A．misunderstandings

B．sufferings

C．obstacles

D．distractions

14.

A．purposely

B．automatically

C．occasionally

D．leisurely

15.

A．Cope with

B．Reach for

C．Believe in

D．Stick to

9 . The reason why dominant (占支配地位的) men always seem to rise to the top has been uncovered. Researchers say they are able to make decisions far faster than those with nondom-inant personalities. It could explain why so many top CEOs and politicians are known for their dominant personalities.

The study found high-dominance men respond faster in situations where a choice is needed, regardless of social context. Promptness (敏捷) to respond in high-dominance men was accompanied by a noticeably amplified brain signal. In addition, when the researchers analyzed the EEG (脑电图) images of the high-dominance participants, they identified a higher activity in areas of the brain associated with emotion and behavior, compared to low-dominance participants.

This promptness in decision-making can act as a biomarker for social personalities. “Dominance itself depends partly on the ability to make decisions faster than others. This allows the individual to act first in social situations, which might result in an evolutionary advantage.” the team wrote.

They now hope to link these reading to roles such as CEOs, and to find out if the same differences happen in female. and children. “In the future, it will be important to find out whether even stronger brain signals are observed in particularly dominant individuals, such as CEOs,” said Carmen Sandi of the Ecole Poly technique Federale de Lausanne.

She added, “It will also be relevant to understand whether these differences in promptness to respond and brain signals are also observed in women that differ in dominance and whether they are already present in children. Our findings may open a new research approach using EEG signatures as a measure for social dominance.”

The study involved 240 male students at the University of Lausanne who were sorted into high or low dominance groups by a standard “dominance scoring” questionnaire proved in many former studies.

1. What makes dominant people stand out?

A．Their wiser decisions.	B．Their kind personalities.
C．Their high social status.	D．Their rapidity of responding.

2. Which word can replace the underlined word “amplified” in paragraph 2?

A．affected

B．adjusted

C．enhanced

D．controlled

3. What will the researchers use the findings to do?

A．Save people's life.	B．Check on more people.
C．Test the participants' brain.	D．Show the effect of dominance.

4. What can be inferred about the study from the text?

A．It used previous research findings.

B．It involved some women and children.

C．It showed how people became CEOs.

D．It corrected people’s ideas of dominance.

10 . It was a dark night. Thick, dark, gray clouds had made sure that there was no starlight or moonlight to _______ me as I walked out on my porch. Still, I kept the porch light off because I didn’t want to be _______ by bugs and moths on this _______ summer evening. I stood there for a while letting my eyes adjust to the lack of _______.

It was then, though, that I saw them. First one blink of light at the far end of the meadow followed by another and then another. I _______. I recognized them at once as my firefly(萤火虫) _______, my lightning bug buddies who always _______ this time of the year.

When I was little I used to sit in the grass and watch them _______ fly around blinking on and off. I never _______ and put one in a jar as some kids did because I never wanted to hurt these messengers of light. Their time on this earth was so ________ as it was. I tried to enjoy them each night they were here. It always ________ me when they disappeared in the fall and it always made my heart ________ when they reappeared the next summer.

We are like them in a lot of ways. Our ________ here on earth is brief. Often our light and love are more like on and off blinks rather than a ________ shine. Still, we do our best to share it and take ________ in knowing that others will be shining their light long after we are gone.

1.

A．shine

B．greet

C．please

D．guide

2.

A．frightened

B．accompanied

C．surrounded

D．troubled

3.

A．sticky

B．dusk

C．dark

D．warm

4.

A．heat

B．water

C．light

D．air

5.

A．frowned

B．cried

C．smiled

D．sighed

6.

A．lovers

B．friends

C．partners

D．mates

7.

A．went out

B．gave out

C．settled down

D．showed up

8.

A．fearfully

B．cautiously

C．nervously

D．slowly

9.

A．saw

B．hit

C．caught

D．got

10.

A．hard

B．terrible

C．useful

D．brief

11.

A．depressed

B．surprised

C．confused

D．excited

12.

A．beat

B．sing

C．move

D．tremble

13.

A．hope

B．memory

C．mind

D．life

14.

A．beautiful

B．steady

C．bright

D．clear

15.

A．pride

B．comfort

C．action

D．interest