1 . How to Use a Modern Public Library

Has it been a while since your last visit to a public library? If so, you may be surprised to learn that libraries have changed for the better. It’s been years since they were dusty little rooms with books. They have transformed themselves into places where you can develop your love of knowledge meet interesting people, or find out how to start a business.

Check out a book. While libraries still loan out(出借)books, you’ll find it easier to get a copy of whatever you’re looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries. Via such networks, libraries share their books with each other through the use of delivery vehicles. Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.

Check out other items. The library is now a multimedia zone, loaded with information in many formats(载体形式). You can borrow movies on DVDs, music on CDs, and popular magazines. Some libraries even loan out toys and games. If a popular magazine you want isn’t offered and the library keeps a list of such requests, they may bring it in when enough interest is shown.

Join targeted reading groups. Libraries will often hold reading-group sessions targeted to various age groups. Perhaps you’d like to learn a language or improve your English. The library may sponsor a language group you could join. If you have difficulties reading, ask about special reading opportunities. Your library might be able to accommodate you. And you might find it relaxing to bring your small kid to a half-hour Story Time while you sit quietly in a corner with a good book.

Start a business using the help of your local library. If you want to have a business of your own, your local library can become a launch space for it. In library books and computers, you can find information on starting a business. Many libraries will help you with locally supplied information about business management shared through chambers of commerce(商会)and government agencies, and they will offer printing, faxing and database services you need.

1. Public libraries connected by a cooperative network benefit readers by______.

A．sharing their books on the Internet

B．giving access to online reading at a library branch

C．sending a needed book to a library branch nearby

D．making the checkout procedures diverse

2. According to Paragraph 3, what items may be checked out from a public library?

A．A magazine and an e-book.

B．A game and an oil painting.

C．A music CD and a kid’s toy.

D．A DVD and a video player

3. As is described in Paragraph 4, taking a small kid to a half-hour Story Time allows ______.

A．the kid to learn a new language

B．the parent to enjoy quiet reading

C．the kid to overcome reading difficulties

D．the parent to meet their program sponsor

4. Your local library can help you start a business by ______.

A．providing relevant information and supporting services

B．offering professional advice on business management

C．supplying useful information of your potential buyers

D．arranging meetings with government officials

5. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To point out the importance of public libraries.

B．To encourage people to work in public libraries.

C．To introduce the improved services of public libraries.

D．To call for the modernization of public library systems.

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

Despite many laws and     1     (nation) parks protecting tigers, their habitats (栖息地) continue to be destroyed and they are still being hunted. Tigers are among the most endangered species (物种) in the world nowadays. Altogether, there are no more than 5,000 tigers     2     (leave) in the wild. Some think that the tiger is already to the point of extinction in the wild. There are many reasons for this, like habitat loss and hunting.

Actually, over the last few years, a number of steps     3     (take) to help preserve the tiger. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) was set up to protect wildlife and their habitats in     4     early 2000s. Today WCS is carrying out work in 53 nations across the world, protecting a great     5    (various) of species from butterflies to tigers. In 2010, WCS started Tigers Forever,     6     aim was to increase the number of tigers in the world by 50 percent in the next 10 years.     7     (achieve) their goals, they are working together with not only governments     8     other organizations to protect tigers and other wild species     9     dying out.

Right now the tiger population is increasing steadily under this program in India and in Far East Russia. Due to the hard work of WCS, these large cats have a     10    (good) chance of survival in their natural environments than ever, not just in zoos.

3 . The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money.     1    .

·No account keeping fees!

You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!

·    2    !

You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits without taking them out in a month.

·Convenient

Teenagers are busy — we get that.     3    . With the Winners Club, you can choose to bank from home using the phone or the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part­time job!

·Magazines included

Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money.     4    

The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers.     5    . Simply fill in an application form and get permission from your parents. It is not so hard. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!

A．Perfect Service Systems

B．Excellent interest rates

C．And it is so easy to join

D．You may never need to come to a bank at all

E．The Winners Club is set up for you to save money

F．It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers

G．Some fantastic stories are also offered for Winners Club members

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The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize     1     (go) to the UN World Food Program (WFP) on Friday, 9 October 2020. The agency was recognized for its efforts to fight hunger, for its contribution to     2     (improve) conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force to prevent the use of hunger     3     a weapon of war and conflict. The efforts of WFP focus on emergency assistance, development aid and special operations, two thirds of     4     are made in conflict-affected countries. In those countries, people are three times more likely to suffer poor nutrition     5     those living in countries without conflict do.

David Beasley, WFP Executive Director, said the     6     (announce) made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee turned the global spotlight on the 690 million people     7     (expose) to severe levels of food insecurity. “Every one of them has the right to live peacefully and without hunger.”

Mr. Beasley also noted that the Nobel Peace Prize was not     8     (simple) WFP’s. He said, “WFP works closely with governments, organizations and individuals whose love for helping hungry people equals     9     (we). We could not possibly help anyone without them. And the daily work of our members     10     (drive) by our core values of integrity(诚实正直) and humanity.”

5 . Earth Hour is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature. It's a big event usually at the end of March every year. On this evening, people “go dark”.     1    

It's true that turning off lights for just one hour saves only a small amount of power.    2    On one level, joining in Earth Hour makes people think about the problem of climate change and what we can do in everyday life to protect nature.

But on another level, a large number of people’s acting together sends a powerful message to governments and companies.     3     They begin considering green issues when big decisions.

The logo(标识) of Earth Hour is “60+” .The number 60 is for the 60 minutes of Earth Hour.     4     In fact, people who join in Earth Hour say that taking part makes them want to do more for the environment.

    5     Musicians give concerts by playing acoustic(原声的) instruments instead of electric ones, and using candles instead of electric lights. Celebrity chefs have created special recipes for families to prepare and eat by candlelight. Tree-planting sessions, group walks and runs are also among the options.

A．But this is only the beginning.

B．Earth Hour represents every hour of every day.

C．After all, everyone has to answer for what they have done.

D．Besides turning off the lights, people get involved in other events.

E．It pushes them to take urgent measures by making changes to policies.

F．That is, they switch off all unnecessary lights at the same time for one hour.

G．The plus invites people to continue their action even after Earth Hour is finished.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

In 1965, Millard and Linda Fuller decided to trade their lives as millionaires for a simple life helping others. They made this decision after visiting a community-run farm,     1     everyone worked together and helped each other. The farm inspired the Fullers and in 1976, they founded Habitat for Humanity,     2     non-governmental organization aimed     3     building houses worldwide for poor people.

Habitat houses are built by volunteers, and the materials used to build the houses     4     (donate). Because the Fullers believe that people should work to improve their own lives, those who receive a house must also spend hours     5     (help) build their homes.

Believing that people should help     6     (they), the Fullers want to ensure that houses are not     7     (simple) handed to people in need. Habitat houses are not free, but they are     8     (expensive) than other houses because the organization does not profit from them.

Today there are volunteers all around the world. Since 2000, many volunteers, including middle school and university students,     9     (build) houses for people in need. By building houses and helping them take     10     (responsible) for their lives, Habitat for Humanity is building hope around the world.

9 . Ant Forest, a green initiative by the world’s leading payment and lifestyle platform Alipay, received the “U.N. Champions of the Earth” award, the UN’s highest environmental honor. It was given to Ant Forest for motivating half a billion people to adopt an eco-friendly and greener lifestyle, greatly contributing to ecological protection with the help of digital technology.

Alipay achieved this by inspiring its users to do environmentally-friendly things, such as walking, using public transportation, going paperless in the office and more to earn “green energy points”. These points can then be used to water and grow their own virtual young trees. After the virtual young trees have grown up on line, Ant Forest will plant real trees somewhere in China.

The number of Ant Forest users has reached 350 million, reducing 3 million tons of carbon dioxide. “Such programs are quite attractive to me. I feel satisfied to see a real tree planted just by doing some simple things such as riding bicycles and buying tickets online,” said an interviewee.

This initiative of Ant Forest is in line with the Chinese government’s strategy of a “Green Economy”. The country is taking aggressive actions in expanding its green coverage. Now, its efforts are paying off, with improved biodiversity and a healthier economic growth. Rare animal species have been spotted and forest parks are now popular attractions of tourism.

The planet is at a critical point which could result in natural disasters. It seems clear that unless governments, businesses and people form a focused team, it’s difficult to stop global warming. Fortunately, Ant Forest shows that it is possible to make joint efforts while relying on digital technology. And more initiatives are using technology to contribute to a sustainable future of the planet.

1. What was Ant Forest given the award for?

A．It brings convenience to people’s lives.

B．It is run by the world’s leading payment platform.

C．It technically assists many people to protect ecology.

D．It has made the greatest contribution to global development.

2. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．How Alipay makes profits.

B．How Ant Forest is carried out.

C．What a low-carbon life is like.

D．Why Alipay takes up the initiative.

3. What can we infer from the text?

A．350 million people have planted real trees.

B．Promoting tourism can help save animals.

C．China keeps a balance between economy and ecology.

D．The expansion of green coverage mainly results from Ant Forest.

4. How does Ant Forest contribute to the sustainable future?

A．By criticizing natural disasters.

B．By stopping the global warming.

C．By providing a platform to make joint efforts.

D．By encouraging people to donate money to plant trees.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Huawei Technologies Co.Ltd. is a Chinese multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company with the headquarters     1     (set) up in Shenzhen, Guangdong. It is the     2     (large) telecommunications equipment maker in the world. Huawei     3     (found) in 1987 by Ren Zhenfei, a former engineer in the People’s Liberation Army. At the time of its establishment, Huawei focused     4     mass-producing phone switches, but has since expanded its business to include building telecommunications networks; providing operational and consulting services and equipment to enterprises inside and outside of China; and mass-producing communications devices for the consumer market. Huawei has over 140,000 employees; around 46% of     5     are taking part in research and development. So far, it     6     (establish) more than 21 Research and Development institutes in countries including China, the United States, Canada, UK and so on.

Huawei Technologies Co said that it recorded 159.6 billion yuan, 36.3 billion yuan, and 255.8 billion yuan in revenue (收益),     7     (respective). Its net profit margin stood at 9.2% in the first half of 2020,    8     (mark) a 13.1% increase year — on — year, despite US government restrictions and the challenges created by COVID-19. As     9     (country) around the globe are trying hard to solve the COVID-19 pandemic, information and communications technologies have become not only a crucial tool for combating the virus, but also     10     engine for economic recovery.