4 . The United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP) won the Nobel Peace Prize on October 9, 2020. The Nobel Committee (委员会) is recognizing the group for its efforts to fight hunger and improve conditions for peace in areas affected by wars. The World Food Program has long been offering help to some of the world’s most troubled places. For example, the WFP created a special service that successfully kept providing help all over the world after the outbreak of COVID-19 stopped nearly all international flights.

Berit, chairwoman of the Nobel Committee, said on Friday, “With this year’s award, the committee wishes to turn the eyes of the world to the millions of people who suffer from or face the problem of hunger.” In announcing the award, the Nobel committee said “At present, food is the best vaccine (疫苗) against COVID-19.” And it added, “There will be 265 million people going hungry within a year, so of course this is also a call to the international community to offer enough fund to the World Food Program.”

Dan Smith, a director, said the Nobel committee had wanted to send a message of both hope and support for worldwide group work among countries “Hunger, just like climate change and the present COVID-19, is a world problem that can only be properly addressed by all countries working together,” he told Reuters, a British news agency.

The award comes with a gold medal and $1.1 million——a small amount compared to the money the WFP needs for its work. So far in 2020, the WFP has received almost $6. 4 billion in money or goods from all over the world.

1. Why does the committee decide to award the prize to the WFP?
a. To encourage giving money to the WFP.
b. To attract worldwide attention to global hunger.
c. To honor the WFP’s hard work to cure COVID-19.
d. To recognize the WFP’s efforts to fight global hunger.

A．abc

B．abd

C．acd

D．bcd

2. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “addressed” in Paragraph 3?

A．Viewed.

B．Worked.

C．Solved.

D．Encouraged.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．The problem of climate change will soon end.

B．The worldwide food problem is still very serious.

C．People have lost hope in face of the food problem.

D．Worldwide group work has always focused on the food problem.

4. What do we know about the prize money?

A．It’s still too little for the WFP’s programs.

B．It will all be given to each WFP member.

C．It can help solve many of the WFP’s problems.

D．It’s enough to support the WFP’s work for a long time.

5. What’s the best title for this passage?

A．The WFP’s Great Efforts Are Made.

B．The WFP Provides International Medical Help.

C．The WFP Wins the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.

D．The Nobel Peace Prize Comes with a Gold Medal and $1. 1 Million.

6 . The World Trade Organization (WTO) was formed in January of 1995. It deals with the regulation of international trade.     1     Although the key focus is on trade agreements themselves, there are many ways in which it works to enhance the welfare of the international community at large.

Here we will focus on two of those aspects: doing business internationally and raising living standards worldwide. Before the WTO, countries relied on independent partnerships to accomplish trade. Doing trade was often expensive, as tariffs were high. With one place for all of these countries to meet, and discuss new trade deals together, it is easier for them to make trade deals that are advantageous for all parties.     2     When employees work only from home, they will need to communicate a lot with their coworkers to accomplish something. But when they all work in the same building, holding regular meetings, it becomes much faster and easier to discuss things.

How does the WTO raise the standard of living globally? In modern life, we rely heavily on trade to have the things we need and want. For example, China exports a lot of manufactured items to many countries. These frequent international transactions can also raise living standards by introducing new jobs to different countries. Without international business and trade, there would be far fewer jobs in all countries.     3     In addition, because of the WTO being an international organization, they must meet international standards for health and environmental protection.

There are many benefits of being in the WTO. However, sometimes it leads to international disputes.     4     Though globalization can be a good thing, it can sometimes lead to loss of local culture. In addition, sometimes the WTO requirements are too difficult for developing nations to meet.

A．It is similar to having an office to accomplish work.

B．With jobs, citizens are able to earn income and have a better life.

C．The WTO also seeks to increase awareness of unity and cooperation.

D．It currently has over 160 participating members.

E．The functions of the WTO are constantly changing and developing.

F．Some have accused the WTO of promoting too much globalization.

8 . Disney decided to build his park in California, and in 1952 he began to buy land. This proved to be a difficult task, since the land he wanted was owned by no fewer than twenty families. In 1954, he sent four members of his staff(员工) around the United States looking for ideas at establishing amusement parks. The only idea on which they found general agreement was that Disney was insane. Owners of other parks said it was impossible to succeed without dangerous rides or using methods that were at least a little dishonest. However, Disney went on with his plans for a clean, safe park, which he decided to call Disneyland.

At last Disneyland was built and opened to the public. Very quickly, it came to be regarded as one of the wonders of the modern world.

Disneyland was a personal satisfaction to Disney. It expressed his ideas of all that is true, good and beautiful in this world. He never tired of visiting the park himself, of expanding it or improving it. Even today, Disneyland is kept spotless (无污点的).Every night, every street and walkway is washed, and workers with knives get down on their hands and knees to scrape out (刮去) chewing gum dropped by visitors.

Disney himself didn’t live long enough to visit his Florida park. Death came in December 1966.On the day of his death, this headline appeared in the New York Times:

Walt Disney, 65, dies on coast

Founded an empire(帝国)on a mouse

He was a dreamer who had worked hard to make his dreams come true, and he had brought joy to millions.

1. From the first paragraph, we can see ________.

A．Disney’s hard effort proved to be useless

B．some people gave great support to Disney

C．the owners of some parks showed jealousy(嫉妒)to Disney

D．Disney was not influenced (影响)by others’ disagreement at all

2. In the first paragraph, the word “insane” can be replaced by ________.

A．excited

B．crazy

C．kind

D．interested

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．In 1954 Disney began to buy land to build his park in California.

B．From the investigation of four members of his staff, his idea was very acceptable.

C．Disney died after he built his Florida park.

D．Disney is a good example for those who like to dream and work hard to realize it.

4. We can infer from the passage that ________.

A．Disney got agreement on establishing Disneyland.

B．Disneyland brought a lot of profits to Disney

C．Disneyland was kept beautiful and clean because the visitors had a good manner

D．Disney lived a happy life in the empire of Mickey Mouse

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When was the National Park Service set up?

A．In 1872.

B．In 1916.

C．In 1975.

2. How many students can enjoy the transportation support each year?

A．100.

B．1,000.

C．100,000.

3. What is NatureBridge?

A．An organization.

B．A program.

C．A park.

4. Where is the Prince William Forest Park?

A．In Washington.

B．In California.

C．In Virginia.

10 . Employers today tend to hire students who truly made the most of their time on campus. Getting involved in an extracurricular club could be one of your highlights.

Media & Publication Club

It focuses on publishing a campus newspaper, creating a website, or writing ads. The skill sets required to successfully create media today are incredibly varied. You may have a passion for the written word or love graphic design. Whatever the case, you are likely to find your place within the club.

Academic Club

This club is among the most popular on campus, which can be a great benefit to a degree-seeker, because they allow you to connect with other students in the same major and often even to network with professionals from industries in which you plan to seek employment after graduation.

Community Service Club

If you are eager to make a difference to the world, the club focusing on serving others might be the perfect match for you. This club is intended for children, seniors, underserved populations, animals, the environment, and so on. If you have a desire to help, the opportunity to serve likely exists on your campus.

Sports & Recreation Club

If you are passionate about the sport you’re pursuing, it does not matter if you aren’t playing at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) level. Club sports are usually not regulated by the rules of the NCAA, but you have chances to travel to other colleges in order to compete. The level of competition is generally not quite as intense, which makes club sports an extremely popular option if you’re just looking to play for fun.

1. Which club offers a chance to work with your potential colleagues?

A．Media & Publication Group.	B．Academic Club.
C．Community Service Club.	D．Sports & Recreation Club.

2. What do we know about the Sports & Recreation Club?

A．It must follow the NCAA rules.

B．It can hold interschool competitions.

C．It offers intense training from time to time.

D．It only admits members with NCAA levels.

3. Who is the text targeted at?

A．Employers.	B．Professors.
C．Undergraduates.	D．Children.