1 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Mini-Biographies Help Clinicians Connect with Patients

Bog Hall was recovering from yet another surgery in March 2014 when a volunteer walked into his hospital room.

The volunteer wasn't there to check on his lungs or breathing. Instead, she asked Hall     1     he wanted to tell his life story.

The interview was part of a program     2    （call）My Life, My Story. Volunteer writers seek out veterans（老兵）at the hospital like Hall, and ask them all about their lives. Then they write up a thousand-word biography, and go over it with the patient,     3    can add more details or correct any mistakes.

When the story is finished, it     4    （attach）to the patient's electronic record, where a doctor or nurse     5    （work）anywhere in the Veterans Affairs medical system can read it.

Today more than 2,000 patients at the Madison VA     6    （share）their life stories.

Project organizers say it could change the way providers interact with patients.     7     clinicians can access a lot of medical data through a patient's electronic medical record,   there's nowhere to learn about a patients' personality or learn about his career, passion or values, said Thor Ringler, who has managed the My Life, My Story project     8    2013.

    9    idea for My Life, My Story came from Dr. Elliot Lee, a medical resident who was doing a training programme at the Madison VA in 2012. The typical programme for medical residents lasts only about a year, so Lee wanted to find a way to bring new, young doctors up to speed on the VA patients. He wanted a way for them     10    （absorb）not just their health histories, but more personal pieces of knowledge.

2 . 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。

Shanghai Culture Square(SCS)on March 24 announced the plans for the performing year 2021, which will begin with the presentation of four     1     (origin)Chinese musical productions.

SCS is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. According to its artistic director, the theater     2     (develop)a healthy industry chain during the past decade. It is not merely for musical performances,     3     it has been producing new musical projects.

This year, the theater plans to take six of its musical productions on a nationwide tour, three of     4     will first be put on in Shanghai and Nanjing.

A series of revolutionary—themed     5     (production)will also be presented at the theater to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.

The theater     6     (be), despite the COVID-19 pandemic, able to present 179 shows     7    (total)in 2020. The theater also took three musical productions on a tour of 18 cities in China.

Its outdoor stage,     8     (introduce)last year, will again play an important role in the theater’s plans for 2021. In the subsequent months, the outdoor stage will present more concerts     9     (feature)young singers from leading art schools in Shanghai.

SCS has also announced its new partnership with Modern Sky, the leading music label in China and organizer of outdoor music festivals. It is declared that the company will take its live show series Ziran Xing     10     the outdoor stage of SCS.

3 . The process of finding your best fit in a retirement community has improved dramatically over the past decade. Below are some options that will have you get going on a retirement lifestyle that makes every day seem like a vacation.

Saddle Brooke

Saddle Brooke is an Active Lifestyle Community with excellent restaurants and a Mountain View course for golfers. Saddle Brooke’s Arts Center offers various shows and performances. Fitness centers, basketball and volleyball courts, and swimming pools are just around the corner!

Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch comprises residential villages, parks, educational institutions, town centers, and a center specializing in brain research and cancer care. For three years running, it’s been the fastest-selling, all-ages community in America.

Dataw Island

Dataw Island provides beautiful mansions (公寓楼)，independent shops and restaurants. There are two golf courses, eight tennis courts, world-class grasslands, and plentiful social clubs. Residents can also enjoy deep sea fishing in minutes.

The Forest at Duke

In the covid-19 era, it’s easy to get lost in separation. But that’s hardly the case at The Forest at Duke, where residents continue to enjoy socially distanced chats with neighbors, the satisfaction of activity in nature, and find belonging in their new home.

1. For whom is this text written?

A．Officials.

B．Retirees.

C．Teachers.

D．Travelers.

2. Which community has a medical research centre?

A．Dataw Island.	B．Saddle Brooke.
C．Lakewood Ranch.	D．The Forest at Duke.

3. What do Saddle Brooke and Dataw Island have in common?

A．They provide sports facilities.

B．They offer art performance.

C．They feature nature activities.

D．They suit shopping convenience.

4 . On January 22nd, 2021, China said it has established a new monitoring and research center for greenhouse gases and carbon neutrality(碳中和) in order to contribute more to fighting climate change. The official announcement of the Monitoring and Assessment Center for GHGs and Carbon Neutrality (温室气体及碳中和检测评估中心), located in Beijing, was made by the China Meteorological Administration. It is expected to play a vital role in providing both technical and scientific support for researchers. The center will gather top scientists in the field from both home and abroad. Apart from providing ways to achieve carbon neutrality, it will also be helpful to make technological breakthroughs in the next three to five years.

The center is tasked with creating a system to evaluate the effectiveness of the country’s efforts to fight climate change. The recruitment (招募) of staff members is expected to be finished in the next two months. A scientific steering committee will also be started in April to guide the center’s operation.

China is determined to peak(达到峰值) its carbon dioxide emissions(排放) before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. One of the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic is that humankind must pursue a green development path and green lifestyle. China will lower its carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP by more than 65 percent from the 2005 level and increase its share of non-fossil fuels in primary energy consumption to around 25 percent. By 2030, China will also increase its forest stock by 6 billion cubic meters from the 2005 level, and bring its total installed capacity (装机容量) of wind and solar power to over 1.2 billion kilowatts.

The establishment of the center proves China’s determination to pursue a green development road. It’s a concrete action that China has taken to fight the climate challenge. Carbon neutrality, or a net-zero carbon footprint, means reading a balance between carbon emissions and removing pollutants through carbon sinks and other offset (补偿).

China has sped up research and development of equipment to monitor greenhouse gases and carbon neutrality and achieved encouraging results. However, there is still a long way to go to reach the top world standard.

1. Why did China start the Center?

A．To produce more greenhouse gases.

B．To gather more scientists worldwide.

C．To contribute more to fighting climate change.

D．To introduce top scientists in carbon neutrality.

2. When will the recruitment of the staff probably finish?

A．In January.

B．In March.

C．In April.

D．In May.

3. How soon will China achieve carbon neutrality?

A．In 9 years.

B．In 16 years.

C．In 39 years.

D．In 65 years.

4. What does this passage mainly talk about?

A．China’s new contribution to climate battle.

B．China peaks its carbon dioxide emissions.

C．The Center’s recruiting new members.

D．Installed capacity of wind and solar power.

5 . Look up in the sky. See that French poodle? Before your eyes it morphs into an elephant. A few seconds later, it becomes the profile of Taylor Swift floating by. Cloud-watching has captured our imaginations since we were children. Many people even have found the International Cloud Appreciation Society.

In 2003 Gavin Pretor-Pinney was living in Rome while on holiday. After seven months glancing into the heavens at the mostly clear blue Roman skies, he discovered he missed the constantly changing cloud formations that were an everyday event in his native United Kingdom. He returned home and was engrossed in learning about clouds. The subject dominated his conversation for a year. Then a friend invited him to speak about clouds at a small literary festival. Pretor-Pinney titled his presentation "The Inaugural Lecture of the Cloud Appreciation Society." Afterward, he had to inform audience members who wanted to join the society that it did not exist. A few months later he launched a website, and the society was born. Five years ago it became his full-time occupation.       

Today, the Cloud Appreciation Society enjoys a membership of more than 50,000 people scattered in 120 countries, all united through their appreciation of celestial mist. It is divided into local groups that include a chapter in St. Louis, and another in central Missouri. Illinois cloud spotter groups are near Chicago.

Pretor-Pinney thinks of the society as reconnecting people with their early relationship to the sky as children finding images in the clouds. "Clouds are for dreams, and a deep thinking of them benefits the soul. If you consider the shapes you see in clouds, it will save you money on psychoanalysis bills," Pretor-Pinney jokes.

In a positive Ted Talk about the Cloud Appreciation Society accessible on the Internet, Pretor-Pinney points out that clouds are common to everyone no matter where they are in the world. They are the most egalitarian (平等主义者) of nature's displays, because people all have a fantastic view of the sky.

1. What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?

A．To explain a natural phenomenon.	B．To recommend an international society.
C．To lead in the main topic of the text.	D．To stimulate readers' imaginations.

2. What does the underlined words "was engrossed in" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Was involved in.

B．Was absorbed in.

C．Took pride in.

D．Participated in.

3. What could be inferred from Paragraph 3&4?

A．The Cloud Appreciation Society enjoys popularity.

B．The Cloud Appreciation Society has three groups.

C．The society attracts a lot of children with dreams.

D．The society helps people save money and heal their souls.

4. Which is the best title of the text?

A．A fantastic cloud-watching society	B．A group full of imagination
C．A society benefiting souls	D．A positive Ted Talk

6 . Thanks to Arizona's tax credit program, taxpayers can make a big difference with their dollars. Learn how these four organizations are making a difference and how you, too, can be part of the solution to help the underserved through donations.

Catholic Charities Community Services

Catholic Charities Community Services provides adoption for foster（领养）children as well as education and certification for foster families throughout central and northern Arizona. But they can't do it without your help. You can change the life of a child.

Visit Catholic Charities at www. catholiccharitiesaz. org to learn the impact your gift makes.

Catholic Community Foundation（CCF）

Established in 1983. CCF aims to build the future of faith by providing sustainable support for those who serve the community. Since 1995, CCF has given more than $ 27 million back into the community through donor-advised funds, savings and growth funds, etc.

You can learn more by visiting ccfphx. Org.

Catholic Education Arizona

Catholic Education Arizona has been creating future leaders for 23 years. And it has raised 268 million and awarded underserved youth 138,000 scholarships to change lives, strengthen families and transform culture. With more than $9 million remaining to claim, interested corporations are encouraged to contact our office for more information.

You can learn more by visiting catholiceducationarisona. Org.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The staff and volunteers at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul packaged more than 4,000 meals for individuals and families to pick up on a daily basis. St. Vincent de Paul's family dining room, food boxes, medical and dental care, shelter and other services are nearly 100% funded by private donations. Donors can claim up to $800 in Arizona charitable tax credits.

Learn more at svdptaxcredit. info.

1. Taxpayers can learn more about their charitable gifts to foster children by visiting _________.

A．cefphx. org	B．www. catholiccharitiesaz. org
C．svdptaxcredit. info	D．catholiceducationarizona. org

2. What does Catholic Education Arizona mainly focus on?

A．Serving the community.	B．Supplying food to those in need.
C．Aiding foster children or families.	D．Financially supporting underserved youth.

3. What do these four organizations have in common?

A．They only offer service to families.	B．They provide help for patients.
C．They bring hope to the underserved.	D．They are profitable organizations.

7 . The Department for International Trade (DIT) is a UK Government department working with businesses based in the United Kingdom to ensure their success in international markets. Here are some events to be held by DIT.

International Business Festival — Future Transport                                        

What could new technology in travel mean for business? Hear the latest from the Government’s centres for autonomous vehicles and listen to the successful cases. The event will also predict near-future developments in transport and make a surprisingly strong business argument for more traditional ways of getting from A to B.

LOCATION: National Exhibition Center, West Midlands B401NT, United Kingdom

PRICING: 80 pounds for a festival pass and 40 pounds for a day pass. FESTll provides a 20 percent discount until the end of April.

TEL: 0121-7804141

International E-Commerce Workshop                                                                   

This workshop will enable you to develop your digital skills, raise your global brand presence, and allow you to test new markets with minimal investment. You will learn how to develop a strategy in online routes to market, identify multi-channel and B2B online opportunities.

LOCATION: East Midlands Business Ltd, Unit 5 Merus Court, United Kingdom

PRICING: Free

TEL: 0658-1714889

International Business Festival — Urbanisation (城市化) & Cities

Examine the considerable leadership and governance challenges that must be overcome if cities are to fulfil their potential as engines for growth. Find opportunities in a changing world and meet future partners, buyers, investors and develop relationships.

LOCATION: Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Kings Dock, L3 4BX, United Kingdom

PRICING: 105 pounds for a festival pass and 50 pounds for a day pass. FEST11 provides a 20 percent discount until the end of April.

TEL: 0289-6032899

Please call at 0789-1056888 if you are having any problems registering for the site.

1. Which number should you call if you have some questions about future transport event?

A．0658-1714889.	B．0789-1056888.
C．0121-7804141.	D．0289-6032899.

2. Where should the participants go to join in the International E-Commerce Workshop?

A．Exhibition Centre Liverpool.	B．East Midlands Business Ltd.
C．Kings Dock, L3 4BX.	D．West Midlands B401NT.

3. How much will you pay at least for a day pass of the International Business Festival?

A．105 pounds.

B．21 pounds.

C．10 pounds.

D．40 pounds.

8 . CHARITY HONORS SON’S MEMORY

Nonprofit providing gifts to 18 to 39-year-olds is raising memory

By PAM KRAOEN

RAMONA, Calif. — Before he died from cancer at age 29, Silas River Bennett spent his final months taking photographs of the world around him, emailing friends, buying Christmas gifts for his sisters and encouraging his family to give to the needy. “What was important to him was to have a sense of himself outside of cancer,” said his mom, Lorranie Kerz of Ramona.

Bennett went to the hospital in fall 2007 with severe back pains. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer that had spread to his bones. Doctors believed the cancer was environmentally caused, perhaps by exposure to some poisonous gas in the basement where he lived or poisons in the paints he used as a painter.

Kerz said her son was a man with a great sense of humor and a very creative mind. He had an “electric intellect” who loved debating, watching “Jeopardy!” — a game show on TV and telling stories with his photographs. After Bennett died in May 2008, Kerz wanted to honor the creative spirit and generosity of her son, whose nickname was “Sy”. The result was Sy’s Fund, a Romona-based all-volunteer national nonprofit that has fulfilled the wishes of more than 250 people aged 18 to 39 who are battling cancer. Sy’s Fund provides them with small gifts — such as laptops, cameras, guitar lessons, or printers — to lift their spirits and refocus their energies in a positive direction.

The group raises money through three fundraisers each year, such as golf tournaments and 5K races. This year, because of the COVID-19, they’re trying a virtual fundraiser for the first time. After registering online, participants must download the “Let’s Roam” app to their phones to donate. For those who want to apply for a wish grant, visit sysfund.org. The organization is also seeking more volunteer members. For details, email Kerz at lorraine@sysfund.org.

1. Why did Kerz found Sy’s Fund?

A．To honour his son.	B．To get rid of cancer.
C．To make his son famous.	D．To gain more profit.

2. What can we learn about Sy?

A．His cancer was caused by poisonous paints.

B．He spent his final months preparing for the fund.

C．He was energetic and lived a short but colorful life.

D．He died more than one year after he was diagnosed with cancer.

3. How does Sy’s fund help the needy?

A．By seeking more volunteers to tell stories.

B．By downloading some apps to the phones.

C．By providing cancer patients with small gifts.

D．By selling some things to cancer patients at a low price.

4. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A newspaper.	B．A guidebook.
C．An announcement.	D．A diary.

9 . Audiences may be ready to return. Will they have anything to watch? It is turning out to be a long pause.

Cinemas across the West closed in March and, despite attempts to reopen in the summer, the box office has not recovered. From October 9th Cineworld, the world's second-largest chain, will temporarily shut its 536 Regal theaters in America and its 127 British ones. AMC, the biggest, will cut the opening hours at some Odeon cinemas in Britain.

Early in the pandemic the problem was audiences. In March Disney's "Onward" closed as people refused to breathe the air with a crowd of strangers. Business got harder when governments ordered theaters to shut.

As countries have cased （解除）restrictions and audiences prepared to return, cinemas are finding little to show them. In China, where Covid-19 seems under control, studios have resumed pumping out hits. But Hollywood will not risk premiering （首映）costly blockbusters （大片）while many markets, including New York and California, remain closed, and cinema-goers cautious. Most big titles have been postponed.

Nine months without income would be disastrous （灾难性的）.America's National Association of Theatre Owners predicts that seven out of ten small or medium-sized cinema companies will go bust （破产）,which it has urged Congress to approve.

Both AMC and Cineworld are likely to stop a contract or file for going bust, believes Moody's, a ratings agency; AMC could run out of cash by January. Share prices of Western operators have dropped sharply this year, and are now worth a fifth as much as five years ago. Chinese ones have done better.

1. Which company will reduce the opening hours in Britain?

A．Cineworld.	B．Odeon.
C．AMC.	D．Hollywood.

2. What makes the cinema business get harder?

A．Government's restriction.	B．Films' attraction.
C．Audience's attitude.	D．Operators, signing contracts.

3. What is the situation in Hollywood?

A．They are applying for going bust.

B．They are complained by the audiences.

C．They will offer the audience more big titles.

D．They put off premiering most big blockbusters.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．A few famous film companies.	B．Covid-19's effect on the cinemas.
C．The global economic situation.	D．Audience's desiring for films.

10 . 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。

The Nobel Prize is the most famous honor in the world. The prizes were first awarded on December 10, 1901. That was five years after the death of Alfred Nobel, the     1     (create) of the prizes. For many years, prizes were awarded in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. A     2     (six) award for economics was created in 1968.

Marie Curie was the first woman     3     (receive) the award, in 1903 in physics. She     4     (share) the award with her husband and another scientist. In 1911, she was awarded the prize in chemistry. Curie is one of the only two people ever to win Nobel Prizes in different areas.     5     (surprising), her daughter Irene also won the Nobel Prize in chemistry. They were the only mother-daughter pair to have won the prize.

The prize committees are made up     6     famous scholars and scientists. Nobel prize winners     7     (choose) very carefully. The voting is top secret. Prizes are presented to the winners every year on December 10. The prize winners are some of the most important people in the world.     8     (win) the award helps them continue their work. The Nobel Foundation awards cash, a diploma     9     a gold medal to each prize winner. The cash amount changes based on     10     it is given to one individual or shared among a group of people.