1 . Stepping out of your comfort zone (区域) helps you to improve yourself and become a happy and fun person. You’ll experience greater enjoyment as you try out new experiences.     1    .

Unplug (拔掉插头)

Take a break from today's interconnected world.       2    .   You may feel a little uncomfortable at first, but you will know that is just part of the process to let you know better about yourself.

Go to another country

You will experience new cultures, different customs, unique landscapes and another language from travel.     3    . Additionally, the excitement of exploring different scenery and experiencing different cultures are lifelong treasure.

    4    

Try diving, skydiving or a roller coaster ride. If those are too frightening, try giving a speech or taking a dance class. Once you overcome your inner fear, you will have a sense of satisfaction that comes from overcoming it.

Talk with someone new

This doesn’t have to be a complete stranger. Start a conversation with someone new at work, the barista (咖啡师) in your local coffee shop, a neighbour or someone in the queue.     5    . By focusing on other people rather than your own internal thoughts, you can improve your own mental health.

A．Do something that is fearful for you

B．Become uncomfortable with the Internet

C．You can end your conversation with your friends anytime

D．Leave your phone at home, turn off the TV and the Internet

E．Here are some ways that can probably lead you to a new life

F．See if you can continue the conversation for 30 seconds or longer

G．Besides, using cash from different countries is also good for your brain

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。
       China’s top liquor maker Kweichow Moutai and domestic coffee chain Luckin Coffee have got     1     hit on their hands with a new baijiu-flavored latte released on Monday,     2     quickly sold out in Beijing.

The latte,     3     (decorate) with the iconic Moutai logo, contains less than 0.5 percent of 53 degree Moutai, and soon became one of the     4     (hot) topics on Chinese social media with people curious about how traditional Chinese liquor would taste with coffee.

       On the first day, all these special drinks     5     (purchase) before midday in some Luckin Coffee locations in Beijing. And many had to shut down their online ordering system     6     orders booming.
       People have been sharing their reactions after trying the latte on social media. Most of them give     7     (favor) comments, saying that the aroma of the baijiu is very strong. Some people said they even felt dizzy after drinking the coffee because of its alcohol content.
       Some also wondered     8     they would be allowed to drive after drinking the latte. In response, Luckin Coffee stated that underage people, pregnant women, drivers and those who are allergic to alcohol are recommended not     9     (order) the drink. On Monday, an officer from the Beijing Traffic Administration Bureau also asked people not to drive, no matter how much alcohol is actually in the latte.
       Moutai     10     (run) attractive marketing campaigns in recent years in its bid for younger customers, such as by rolling out Moutai ice cream, figurines, scented sachets, canvas bags and other cultural creative products.

3 . You are a freshman in college. You want to have fun, but you want people to take you seriously. You need to earn good grades, especially if you are on scholarship. You need to make sure you are preparing for the world after college, too. It sounds I like a lot of responsibility and work.     1    

Meet new people

    2     These are great places to meet people who have not yet found their “set”. You’ll feel at ease and meet a bunch of people in the same boat as you are.

Volunteer

Volunteering is sometimes required as part of your curriculum in college, and you’ll meet plenty of new people in this way.    3     It can teach you valuable skills you can use for your job hunt after you graduate.

Find a passion

    4     Do you secretly want to learn flamenco dancing? Take a class. Maybe you have always thought it would be cool to be a writer. Join a literary magazine or school newspaper College is a wonderful place to try new stuff, even if you are not great at it.

    5    

Part of becoming a successful college student is accepting that things won’t always work out the way you want them to. You’ll make some mistakes, even some big ones. Don’t see these as evidence that you are “a failure”. View them as opportunities for growth.

A．Accept that failure is okay.

B．Attend clubs and socials, especially the ones for freshmen.

C．Have you always wanted to act?

D．You may not have any idea what you want to do for a career, and as a freshman, that’s okay.

E．Fortunately, with a little planning and know-how, you can make your college career a success.

F．Sure, a poetry class may not seem like it will help you with your major, but it encourage s creativity and expression.

G．Also, volunteering looks great on a resume.

4 . CAPITOL CLASSROOM

October 2021 through February 2022 on selected Wednesday and Thursday mornings

Overview

Capitol Classroom is a two-hour program including a tour of the US Capitol, interactive lessons, and hands-on activities.

Choose one

Program 1 Art Appreciators: The Art and Architecture of the US Capitol

Students explore the history and culture of America by examining art and architectural elements found in the US Capitol, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. This program meets state standards and national standards for the visual arts.

Grades: 3 through6

Number: 20-65 students per program

Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol

Start Time: 9:30 a. m.

Program 2 Capitol Art: History, Culture, or Expression?

Students study the art and architectural features of the US Capitol and participate in a student-centered creative activity. This program meets state standards and national standards for the visual arts.

Grades: 7 through 12

Number: 20-65 students per program

Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol

Start Time: 9:30a. m.

Program 3 Environment Matters: How Does a Bill Become Law?

To understand the complex way that a bill becomes a law, students participate in activities that illustrate the process. The Chesapeake Bay and the Clean Water Acts of 1948 and 1972 serve as legislative examples. Groups receive passes to visit the Galleries of the US Senate or the US House of Representatives. This program meets the National Council for the Social Studies’ curriculum standards.

Grades: 6 through 12

Number: 20-65 students per program

Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol

Start Time: 9:30 a. m.

1. Daisy wants to register for Capitol Classroom. Which date is probably available?

A．Wednesday, September 2021.	B．Friday, October 2021.
C．Thursday, January 2022.	D．Thursday, March 2022.

2. Which programs offer you the chance to explore the art and architectural elements of the US Capitol?

A．Program 1.	B．Program 2.
C．Program 1 and Program 2.	D．Program 1 and Program 3.

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

A．Program 1 includes one-hour classroom program and two-hour tour of the US Capitol.

B．Program 2 is open to the students from Grade 3 through 6.

C．Program 3 enables students to access Galleries of the US House of Representatives.

D．Program 3 enables students to participate in a student-centered creative activity.

5 . Last year in early summer, I was walking to my house when I saw two large birds standing in my yard. They didn’t seem to _______ me until I was right in front of them and then they _______ disappeared into the nearby bushes. I was quite excited by the _______ of two special birds making a nest (巢) in my yard．

A few weeks later, the birds _______. I found them crouching (蹲伏) beside a tree. As I approached them, they _______ their heads and made a croaking (嘶哑地叫) sound. I didn’t know why they were croaking at me until a short time later I made an amazing _______: there were two small birds _______ around happily.

As I inched towards the birds, _______ not to make sudden movements, they started their croaking again, putting their necks forward so they seemed _______ and more threatening.

The mother put the baby birds under her wings and carefully crouched down over them so her babies were well ________.

I was watching them with respect when I suddenly ________ and fell to the ground. The mother took this as a/an ________ and the father raced towards me, ________ his wings to protect the mother and the baby birds.

I felt sorry to have disturbed them and left quickly. I am amazed by their ________ actions. Their parental love made them so courageous. It is hard not to show ________ for nature.

1.

A．remind

B．confirm

C．notice

D．protest

2.

A．immediately

B．familiarly

C．creatively

D．slowly

3.

A．feeling

B．sense

C．opinion

D．idea

4.

A．investigated

B．removed

C．gathered

D．reappeared

5.

A．stuck out

B．put down

C．hang out

D．turned around

6.

A．collection

B．discovery

C．conclusion

D．mission

7.

A．jumping

B．fighting

C．seeking

D．marching

8.

A．curious

B．patient

C．worried

D．careful

9.

A．neater

B．simpler

C．longer

D．stronger

10.

A．fed

B．hidden

C．raised

D．identified

11.

A．tripped

B．moved

C．alarmed

D．responded

12.

A．target

B．defence

C．threat

D．escape.

13.

A．shooting

B．spilling

C．folding

D．spreading

14.

A．military

B．individual

C．brave

D．average

15.

A．gratitude

B．respect

C．emotion

D．pleasure

6 . Shyness is something that many people battle with every day. They are afraid to look people in the eyes and have a hard time speaking to new people. This makes it very hard to get ahead at work and in making new friends and business connections.     1     There are ways to get around this fear and get out there and start talking to people.

●Remember that most people are not looking at you. When you are shy you may believe that people are constantly watching and judging you.     2     Most people are always busy looking at themselves and worrying about what people think of them. When you are talking to someone new they are not picking apart your every word; they are worried about what you think of them.

●     3     Instead of always complaining yourself about things you think you are not doing better, turn your focus to the things that you do well. Your self-talk is very important to how you feel. Stop negative self-talk. Instead remind yourself every morning of all the great things you have to offer. Whenever you start feeling shy again run over your list of things that makes you happy.

●If you do not have an exercise routine, you should start one now.     4     You do not spend hours a day in the gym. You should spend about 30 minutes a day walking or doing something physical you enjoy. If you are physically capable you could also add 20 minutes of light weight training two or three days a week.     5     Being able to stand with your back straight and your head held high will definitely help overcome shy feelings.

A．Focus on your strengths.

B．This just is not the case at all.

C．Stop complaining about others.

D．They are brave to face any challenge in life.

E．Many people are shy because they fear rejection.

F．This will help you feel stronger and will improve your posture.

G．Check with your doctor if you have not worked out for a while and then get to it.

7 . Conflict (冲突) between teenagers and parents happens for a lot of reasons. Sometimes conflict happens between teenagers and parents just because conflict happens between human beings anyway. Humans have different needs, different feelings, different opinions about what they want, and the relationship with people can be really difficult. However, teenagers can cause further conflict because of the hormonal (生理的) changes that are happening and the stage of life that they're in.

Teenagers and parents have different understanding about rules and at times they find it difficult to look into the future. So parents and teenagers will often experience conflict about many things, do chores, homework, whether teenagers speak respectfully or not and about what they're allowed to do.

Before we think about rule boundaries (界线) for teenagers, we need to make sure that we have a really good relationship base. There's no point saying “From now on, you have to listen to me”: if you don't have a positive relationship with your teenager. We need to go back and make sure there is some degree of shared respect, and some degree of positive communication and enjoyment being together. you do that first, it means that rule boundaries are a lot easier to set up.

Often we're dealing with conflict on the fly. This is not the right time to be dealing with it. We really want parents and teenagers to sit down and think about the kinds of things that may happen in the house before the problems come. The more detailed your rule boundaries are for teenagers, the more likely it is that they are going to follow them. So this means we don't have rule boundaries like “Have the bathroom cleaned”. It needs to be “The floors mopped, nothing on the countertop and the mirrors cleaned by ten o'clock every Saturday”: Rule boundaries need to be written down, and set out ahead of time so the teenager knows exactly what's expected.

1. What's important to set up a rule boundary easily for teenagers?

A．Being strict from the start.	B．Developing a good relationship with them first.
C．Saying"No" to their requirements.	D．Avoiding close talks with them.

2. Which of the following rules are teenagers most likely to follow?

A．Doing some housework.	B．Having a good reading habit.
C．Cleaning the bathroom.	D．Finishing your homework by five.

3. What do the underlined words "on the fly" in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．In a hurry.

B．On the plane.

C．By oneself.

D．Another day.

4. What's the best title for the text?

A．Growing Pains	B．Teenage Problems
C．Parent-Child Conflict and Solutions	D．Knowing the Conflict

8 . How to Show Respect

Whether you’re talking to your best friend or a stranger, respecting them shows that you’re kind and considerate. Here are some easy ways to show respect in your life.

Listen to others.

Practice active listening to show you respect others.     1     Nod your head and ask follow-up questions to stay focused in the conversation. Even if you disagree, try to consider the point of view before responding.

Confirm (肯定) people’s opinions.

When you’re talking to someone, confirm their opinions in your own words. You can also mention their achievements to let them know you see how hard they’ve worked. You could say something like, “What you just said was really cool.     2    ” Or, “I can tell you’ve worked super hard to get your business off the ground.”

Apologize when you’re in the wrong.

It shows a great deal of maturity (成熟). If you mess up, a simple “I’m sorry” goes a long way. Try not to make excuses for yourself.     3     For example, if you forgot a deadline, you could say, “I’m really sorry. I’ll be setting reminders so this doesn’t happen again.”

    4    

Stick to your word. If you commit (承诺) to an event or make plans with someone, come through on your end of the deal. Being reliable shows respect for people’s time. Have your materials in order and complete all the necessary work ahead of time.     5     It can be tough at first, but it’s better to be honest.

A．Do what you say you’ll do.

B．Just say no if you can’t commit.

C．Wait to talk instead of merely listening.

D．I can tell you’ve thought a lot about this topic.

E．Watch and be quiet when someone else is talking.

F．Excuses are useless if you want to correct your mistakes.

G．It might also be helpful to have a plan to avoid such mistakes again.

9 . 根据下面所给的实验过程，书写一份完整的实验报告，并得出实验结论。
实验材料：煮鸡蛋，玻璃杯，醋
实验过程：1. 将煮鸡蛋放进玻璃杯；
2. 将醋倒进玻璃杯，让鸡蛋全部浸在醋里；
3. 让鸡蛋在醋里保持24小时后，观察结果。
实验结论：鸡蛋壳消失了；鸡蛋壳里的碳酸钙与醋酸里的酸发生了反应，蛋壳溶解在了酸里。
参考词汇：醋 vinegar; 酸 acid; 鸡蛋壳 egg shell；溶解 dissolve
注意：1.词数80词左右；     2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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10 . Walter Orthmann, 100 years old, set the Guinness World Record for working at the same company for 84 years and nine days, which was confirmed by Guinness World Records onJanuary 6, 2022. Orthmann said it was an honor and a privilege. His professional advice is to work in an area where you feel motivated.

Orthmann’s career started in 1938. He got a job at Industrias Renaux S.A., working as a shipping assistant at the textile (纺织) company. As a child, he would walk barefoot to school—rain or shine—and was an excellent student. He has always been enthusiastic about learning, but started working to help his family, who lived in Brusque, due to financial hardship.

The town has a large German population, and because he spoke German, he was hired at the weaving factory, which is now called ReneauxView. There, Orthmann continued to love learning and got promoted to a sales position, then a manager.

The sales job took him traveling across the country to meet clients (客户), who became friends. The company has changed over the past 84 years, which taught Orthmann the most important part of the business: Stay up to date and adapt to different contexts.

Orthmann turned 100 years old on April 19, 2022 and celebrated with coworkers, friends and family. He still exercises every day and is still mentally fit. So, he still goes to his favorite places every day: the office. His 84-year-long career was perhaps achieved by his ability to live in the present.

“I don’t do much planning, nor care much about tomorrow,” he said. “All I care about is that tomorrow will be another day in which I will wake up, get up, exercise and go to work. You need to get busy with the present, not the past or the future. Now is what counts. So, let’s go to work!”

1. How old was Orthmann when he started to work?

A．12.

B．16.

C．18.

D．20.

2. Why was Orthmann employed by a weaving factory?

A．He was good at weaving.	B．He could speak German.
C．He needed to help his family.	D．He was enthusiastic about learning.

3. What’s the most important lesson Orthmann learned from the company’s change?

A．Keeping up with the times.	B．Spending more time on clients.
C．Keeping fit to go to work every day.	D．Don’t do much planning ahead of time.

4. What may Orthmann agree with?

A．Good courage breaks bad luck.	B．Learning is the eye of the mind.
C．The darkest hour is that before the dawn.	D．The important thing is to seize the moment.