1 . Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was _________of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange sound around _________him to the present. He came to a stop and looked _________ up to the heavens. What he saw shocked him. A huge swarm of bees _________ the sky like cloud and the buzzing mass was moving towards him.

With no time to waste, Andy sped off _________ the opposite direction, riding furiously without knowing how to _________ the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇) . The last sting had _________ him in hospital - and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father's words came to him. "When you are in a tight situation, don't panic. Use your brain and think your ways out of it. "

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. "Bees don't like _________, " he thought. "They couldn't get into the house. " Andy _________ towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house __________. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he__________ a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate(灌溉) his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the __________and away from the savage insects. After __________ his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees have gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he __________ up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mr. Nelson took his inside and rang his mother.

"You'll really need that fishing break to help you recover, " laughed his mother with __________. "Thank goodness you didn't panic! But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow. "

1.

A．uncertain

B．unaware

C．unafraid

D．unbelievable

2.

A．held

B．concerned

C．drew

D．enabled

3.

A．cautiously

B．casually

C．curiously

D．cheerfully

4.

A．filled

B．flew

C．blocked

D．hung

5.

A．to

B．from

C．along

D．in

6.

A．strike

B．escape

C．survive

D．observe

7.

A．landed

B．cured

C．staged

D．engaged

8.

A．people

B．hills

C．sound

D．smoke

9.

A．raced

B．ran

C．moved

D．reached

10.

A．on time

B．in time

C．at one time

D．at times

11.

A．figured

B．viewed

C．judged

D．spotted

12.

A．surface

B．horizon

C．garden

D．ground

13.

A．catching

B．keeping

C．holding

D．limiting

14.

A．wandered

B．marched

C．struggled

D．covered

15.

A．curiosity

B．relief

C．generosity

D．emotion

2 . The Impossible Burger is entirely free of meat. But it looks, smells, feels and-most importantly-tastes so much like real hamburger beef. In fact, plant-based burger alternatives have set off a strong resistance from the beef industry. The Center for Consumer Freedom, a nonprofit that advocates on behalf of the fast food and meat industries has launched an "informational" campaign targeting plant-based meats. The campaign has included TV and online ads, as well as print ads in newspapers. The ads seem to imply that not only is an artificial burger too processed, but that it might be even less healthy than the average beef burger.

While it's true that a plant-based meat alternative is processed and it's true that eating one is not as healthy as a pile of raw vegetables, it's best to take the ads with a generous pinch of salt.

For instance, the additives and preservatives in plant-based meat highlighted in one ad sure sound scary. Who wants something called titanium dioxide(二氧化钛)in their meal? But the truth is that additives such as those listed in the ads are regularly used in all sorts of packaged foods. And if methylcellulose, a food thickener, sounds unpleasant, it's really nothing compared with salmonella(沙门菌)poisoning you can get from regular meat.

Also, the ad campaign misses the bigger point. Choosing an Impossible or Beyond burger isn't just about healthy eating Burgers, whether they are made from processed pea protein or processed meat, will never be as healthy as organic raw vegetables.

What's appealing is the prospect or enjoying a juicy burger without the bitter aftertaste of guilt.

Let's face it, there are huge environmental costs to eating cows. Cattle raising is contributing to climate. change, and not just because methane(甲烷)from cows and cattle is responsible for about 14.5% of greenhouse gas. More broadly, our global food production system releases more than a third of the world's greenhouse gases. Yet we can't seem to control our meat appetite even knowing that large areas of the Amazon forest have been ruined, and continue to be cut down to make room for more cattle to feed the growing demand for beef. Humans also know full well that many animals live short, cruel lives in awful conditions for the purpose of becoming foods for humans to enjoy at dinner.

A plant-based meat that satisfies meat desires and delivers protein but with a smaller climate footprint is a potential environmental game changer and the reason Impossible Foods was one of those receiving the UN, Global Climate Action Award in 2019. No wonder the meat industry is on guard.

1. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?

A．These ads deserve little consideration.

B．We should spread the message of these ads.

C．These ads tell people a lot about plant-based burgers.

D．We'd better be cautious when reading these ads

2. What do we know about additives and preservatives in plant-based burgers?

A．Their use is within the normal range.

B．They are likely to cause poisoning.

C．They are used to ensure burgers taste good

D．Some have not been used in hamburgers.

3. What is the author's attitude/towards plant-based burgers?

A．Doubtful

B．Supportive

C．Disapproving.

D．Neutral

4. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the passage?
I: Introduction                      P: Point     Sp: Sub-point(次要点)     C: Conclusion

A．	B．
C．	D．

3 . Most people have been taught that losing weight is a matter of simple math. Cut calories—specifically 3,500 calories, and you’ll lose a pound. But as it turns out, experts are learning that this decades-old strategy is actually pretty misguided. “This idea of ‘a calorie in and a calorie out’ when it comes to weight loss is not only outdated, it’s just wrong,” says Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity specialist at Harvard Medical School. The truth is that even careful calorie calculations don’t always yield(产生) uniform results.

How your body burns calories depends on a number of factors. Three factors affect how your body processes calories.

Your gut microbiome (肠道微生物). Trillions of organisms live in your gut, and the important types may influence how many calories your body absorbs from food. This may occur because some types of organisms are able to break down and use more calories from certain foods than other types of organisms. Researchers have found that people who are naturally thin have different types of organisms living inside them than those who are overweight.

Your metabolism (新陈代谢). Each body has a “set point” that governs weight, says Dr. Stanford. This set point reflects several factors, including your genes, your environment, and your behaviors. A region at the base of your brain stands guard to keep your body weight from dipping below that set point—which is not really a bonus if you’re trying to lose weight.

The type of food you eat. Your food choices may also influence your calorie intake, and not just because of their specific calorie content. One 2019 study published in Cell Metabolism found that eating processed foods seems to spur people to eat more calories compared with eating unprocessed foods.

If counting calories isn’t a dependable way to manage your weight, what can you do to shed extra pounds? Dr.

Stanford recommends the following.

Focus on diet quality. When planning your meals, focus on choosing unprocessed foods, including lean meats, whole grains, and lots of fruits and vegetables in their natural form.

Exercise regularly. Aim to get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. Moderate exercise is done at a level where you can talk, but not sing.

Consult a professional. “A lot of people believe it’s a moral failing if they are unable to lose weight,” says Dr. Stanford. But it’s not. As with other medical conditions, many people will need help from a doctor. Successful weight loss may require more than just diet and exercise. “Only 2% of people who meet the criteria for the use of anti-obesity medications actually get them. This means that 98% of people who could be treated aren’t,” she says, “Don’t be afraid to seek help if you need it.”

1. What can we infer from Paragraph 1?

A．Old theories actually mislead us.

B．Losing weight lies in losing calorie.

C．Calorie calculations lead to good results.

D．Losing weight by losing calorie is outdated.

2. The processing of calories is affected by how you ______.

A．choose the types of food you consume

B．focus on the quality of your diet

C．adjust your brain to the “set point”

D．reduce the organisms living in your gut

3. The underlined word “shed” in Paragraph 6 means “______”.

A．weigh	B．produce
C．lose	D．cost

4. It is implied in the passage that ______.

A．cutting calories is essential for weight loss

B．losing weight can be double-edged

C．healthy eating keeps you losing weight

D．a healthy lifestyle is key to weight loss

4 . An Unexpected Gift

Twelve-year-old Mathew Flores is different from other kids. He loves junk (垃圾) mail, and these advertisements were the only reading materials _______ to him. Once he asked his mailman if he could offer him some.

The question _______ the mailman. He asked the boy the reason, and then recorded his _______ in his Facebook. “Today while delivering mail, I saw a boy reading ads, and he asked me for extra mail. Actually he wants to go to the library, but his family is very poor and can’t _______ the bus.”

The mailman then asked his Facebook friends if they could _______ some books for the boy. He wrote, “Most kids want electronic products! But what he wants is books. It’s great to see his rare _______, and you may have seen him smile when I said I could help him!” “He is counting on me,” he concluded. “So I am counting on you!”

The mailman thought the Facebook post might _______ 50 to 60 books. But his _______ was passed on quickly. People from around the world, including the UK, Australia and India, have sent books. Hundreds of books have been delivered to the boy’s door, with hundreds more _______ on their way.

When books first started arriving, Flores was shocked by what happened. “I thought they were ________, but they indeed were for me.” He says that he can’t wait to share the books with other kids, and has promised to read every one.

1.

A．natural

B．available

C．common

D．familiar

2.

A．frightened

B．disappointed

C．surprised

D．amused

3.

A．response

B．effort

C．decision

D．comment

4.

A．own

B．take

C．share

D．afford

5.

A．adjust

B．examine

C．spare

D．publish

6.

A．desire

B．effect

C．purpose

D．value

7.

A．give away

B．bring in

C．take on

D．put up

8.

A．belief

B．spirit

C．secret

D．request

9.

A．only

B．nearly

C．still

D．thus

10.

A．mistaken

B．helpless

C．unusual

D．awkward