4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（仅限 1 词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不多于 3 个词）。

The European Union is     1     organization of European countries. The countries are     2     (depend) and are governed in different     3     (way). In the United Kingdom,     4     example, the head of state is a king or queen. In France, on the other hand, the head of state is a president. But each of them     5     (send) representatives to the European Parliament,     6     has some control over what happens in each of the member countries.

The idea of the European Union     7     (begin) in the 1950s. The first members were France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Italy. Little by little, the number increased during the second half of the     8     (twenty) century. By the year 2000, there were 15 member countries. The new countries were Austria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

In 2004, the European Union increased to 25 members. The Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia, plus the Mediterranean islands of Cyprus and Malta all became members. The     9     (expand) European Union has a population of more than half a billion people, twice     10     big as the population of the United States.

6 . Four Interesting Science Museums

Polytechnic Museum, Russia

For many guests of the capital, some of the most vivid childhood memories are associated with this museum. A variety of technical fields are presented in 65 halls-Mining, Space, Energy, and Transportation, etc. And the exposition（博览会）is the only museum project in Russia about the history of the bike. The interactive division "Technoplay" is open, where you not only can but also need touch most of the exhibits with your hands. In addition to self-experimentation, for personal requests the museum's experts will show many entertaining experiments.

Eureka, England

The Eureka educational center is a huge complex where modern science and technology are becoming clear, even to kids. The main exhibition is devoted to the human body, the laws of physics and natural things. Visitors can obtain energy or create paper with their own hands. On the area of the Eureka educational park there is a botanical garden and a collection of minerals from the rock types of Finland is presented there.

Deutsches Museum, Germany

In this museum you can see more than 100 thousand different items from windmills（风车）to medical equipment. All aspects of industrial production appear before the eyes. Several museum rooms are arranged especially for children-there are exhibits that entertain kids starting from three.

NEMO, the Netherlands

The largest Dutch research centre stands ready to share its secrets with everyone. This immersion（沉浸）in the world of science and technology will not be dull. All significant information is presented in the form of exciting games. All exhibits are interactive; visitors are allowed to touch, pull and press on anything. The museum is for children from 6 to 16, as well as for their parents-it will be interesting to all.

1. What can visitors do at Polytechnic Museum?

A．Learn how the bike developed.	B．Touch all of the exhibits.
C．Watch entertaining movies.	D．Show entertaining experiments.

2. Where should visitors go if they are interested in plants?

A．Polytechnic Museum.	B．Eureka.
C．Deutsches Museum.	D．NEMO.

3. What makes NEMO unique?

A．It is specially designed for children.

B．It is the largest museum in the world.

C．It shows information of exhibits in games.

D．Some exhibits can be touched or pressed.

7 . As the calendar flips to another year, many employees will consider starting the New Year on the hunt for a new job.

In today's changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to recruit (招聘）or retain strong employees.

According to a survey by Aflac, small businesses deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy.     1    . And it found that more than half (51 percent) agree that most of or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business.

The keys to happiness.

    2    . Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.

In a small business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere.     3    . And they play a significant role in the business s mission.

    4     According to the report, 30 percent of respondents noted that flexible schedule was the best part of working for a small business. A workplace that promotes healthy work life balance can create happier, less stressed employees and can also increase productivity.

    5    

Although small businesses excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small- business environment community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.

By offering a robust benefits plan that includes voluntary benefits, small businesses can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.

A．The way to success

B．Unlocking improvement

C．It allows employees to feel that their opinions matter

D．Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness

E．The report found that 85% of small business employees are happy in their current job

F．There are limited opportunities for employees to get promoted in small businesses

G．Nearly a quarter of participants stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business

8 . Mary Sports Center

Would you like to play sports that can make you keep fit?

Come to Mary Sports Center and have a great time there.

Price: ¥ 50 each time, 5% off for one month, 20% for one year.

Time: 9:00 am-9:30 pm every day except Tuesday.

Tel: 9380-514 or e-mail at MarySC@ 126.com.

Relaxing Time Theater

When you are down, you must enjoy some films that can cheer you up. Then welcome to the biggest theater in our city, which has the most comfortable seats and the biggest screens. Usually, most films that are exciting and have good endings are shown in it.

Opening Time: 7:50 am-10:00 pm every weekend.

Address: No. 18, Red Star Road.

Book your ticket online.

Website: www.relaxingtimetheater.com

Environmental Protection Club

We need more than one hundred and forty teenagers to join us.

Would you volunteer to do something good for our environment? If so, please join us.

Members: Young students aged 13-16.

Activities: Put up signs, hand out notices, clean up the city parks.

Time: 2:00 pm—5:00 pm on weekends.

Tel: 8079-593

1. Why do you go to Mary Sports Center?

A．To read some books.	B．To improve the environment.
C．To keep healthy.	D．To meet sports fans.

2. What kind of movies can you enjoy in Relaxing Time Theater?

A．Some documentaries.	B．Some exciting movies.
C．Some sad movies.	D．Some love movies.

3. What can we know from Environmental Protection Club?

A．There are about 140 members in it.

B．The club is on No.18, Red Star Road.

C．Volunteers need to work for about three hours.

D．Volunteers can cheer up the sick people in hospital.

9 . The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation[BMGF] said this week it will provide up to $100 million to support action against the 2019 novel coronavirus. It says the money will help strengthen efforts to test people for the virus, separate healthy individuals from the sick and find treatment for them.

Controlling the epidemic:          The donation will help speed development of the “tools to bring this epidemic under control,”the chief executive officer of the Gates Foundation; Mark Suzman said.

Worldwide   emergency:The Gates Foundation is giving money and working with other donors to help the World Health Organization (WHO), Chinese medical workers and others worldwide.It noted the need for an organized international effort to fight the virus.

Increased efforts to find and treat the coronavirus:The   foundation promised $20 million right away to hurry the process of identifying those who are sick, keeping them separate, and helping them get better. The goal is to stop the disease from spreading to more people and places.       Money is also going to public health officials in China and other countries with coronavirus patients to help them pay the start-up cost of medical workers and supplies.

Protecting at-risk groups in Africa and South Asia:Recent epidemics, such as the H1N1 influenza pandemic of 2009, have had a big effect on people living in extreme poverty. Most of those people live in African countries south of the Sahara Desert or parts of South Asia. Another $20 million is going to public health officials in these areas to improve their emergency operations and to treat confirmed cases. One partner is the African Field Epidemiology Network, a non-profit service that currently operates in more than 30 African countries.

Developing   Vaccines:Of   the total donation, $60 million will go to speed the process of making vaccines   to   protect   against   the   novel   coronavirus.   One   organization   working   on   developing   the anti-coronavirus vaccines is the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations with Chinese public- and private-sector researchers; trying to find ways to stop the spread of the virus.

1. The money donated by the BMGF will be used in the following aspects except

A．to test people for the virus	B．to separate the healthy from the sick
C．to build a new hospital in China	D．to find treatment for the virus -infected

2. How many main targets will the large sum of donated money serve for?

A．One

B．Five

C．Two

D．Countless

3. Which of the following statements is true?

A．The money is specially donated to China’s public health department.

B．Another $20 million will be used to help African people suffering from starvation.

C．The African Field Epidemiology Network is a non- profit medical service organization only in western Africa.

D．Most of the donated money will be put into the developing and innovating vaccines.

4. The passage is most probably digested from .

A．a news report

B．a magazine

C．a text book

D．a poster

10 . Four of the Oldest Buildings in the World

Knap of Howar

One of the oldest buildings in the world is the Knap of Howar, which dates back to 3700-3500 BCE.The farmhouse is one of the oldest, still-standing stone houses in Europe. It includes two stone homes linked through a hidden passage and joint walls. Archaeologists say Irish or Scottish monks could be the first builders and residents of the Knap of Howar. Although the house is still standing, these abandoned places around the world are better candidates for restoration.

Ġgantija Temples

The Megalithic Temples of Malta, or the Ġgantija Temples, date back to 3600 to 3200 BCE. The two temples on the island of Malta are UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s one of the oldest free-standing monuments in the world. Archaeologists think the temple was used for ritual animal sacrifices.

Shunet el-Zebib

Shunet el-Zebib is partially standing, but mostly in ruins. It’s still, however, one of the oldest buildings in the world. The Egyptian temple built in 2750 BCE is of mud and brick. It has an underground tomb as well as an above-ground complex. Architecturally, it’s a nod to the Egyptian pyramids soon to come.

Tomb of Cyrus

Built in 530 BCE, the Tomb of Cyrus is one of Iran’s World Heritage Sites and one of the oldest buildings on the planet. It’s also believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world, according to Atlas Obscura. The base isolating used on the tomb protects the main structure from moving apart from the foundation.

1. What do the four buildings have in common?

A．All of them are located in Europe.

B．All of them are made of stone and mud.

C．All of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

D．All of them were built before the birth of Christ.

2. Which of the four buildings may be the strongest?

A．Knap of Howar.	B．Ġgantija Temples.
C．Shunet el-Zebib.	D．Tomb of Cyrus.

3. Which of the following is True according to the passage?

A．Shunet el-Zebib is earthquake protected.

B．Tomb of Cyrus has an underground tomb.

C．Ġgantija Temples are built by Irish monks.

D．Knap of Howar may be the oldest building among the four.