3 . How did the ancient Chinese keep food warm in winter? In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods of heat preservation as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

● “Wen Ding”, ancient rice cooker

One of the major functions of an electric rice cooker is to keep food warm. The “Wen Ding”, an ancient cooking container, served the same purpose. The “Wen Ding” unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age. The craftsmanship of making the “Wen Ding” was developed in the Bronze Age. The bronze Ding from Shang and Zhou dynasties took on different shapes and structures.

● “Ran LU”, ancient small hot pot

The “Ran LU” is a small size cooking vessel (器皿) made of bronze, which can be divided into three parts. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded that the vessel’s structure suggests it may have been used as a small hot pot and that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period (475—221 BC).

●Bronze You, ancient kettle

The Bronze You was one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The Bronze You can also be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening where charcoals could be placed. Just as people today can’t do without an electric kettle, the Bronze You allowed people to enjoy a hot drink

●Bronze Yan, ancient steamer

Although the “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, the ancient Chinese people later found that its burning produced pollution. As a result, the Bronze Yan was made with a two-tier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-AD 220), further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modern-day steamer.

1. The Bronze You, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening to________.

A．store wine	B．pour water
C．place charcoals	D．hold charcoal ashes

2. What is the unique advantage of the Bronze Yan?

A．It is warm	B．It is convenient
C．It is useful	D．It is environment-friendly

3. Among the following products, which one may have the longest history?

A．The “Wen Ding”	B．The “Ren LU”
C．The Bronze You	D．The Bronze Yan

4 . The bond between mother and daughter is irreplaceable. One of the most famous women scientists of the 20th century, Marie Curie, worked _______ her daughter Irene in the field of radioactivity, each of them _______ earning their own Nobel Prize. Today, there are more _______ mother-and-daughter pairs showing what happens when _______ works together.

In April 2020, Dr. Cynthia Kudji and her daughter Dr. Jasmine Kudji have become the first mother and daughter to _______ from the medical school at the same time and be placed in the same hospital. Cynthia Kudji put her dream of becoming a _______on hold when she became pregnant (怀孕的) at 23. She worked as a nurse for almost a decade _______ making the decision to attend the medical school at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences. _______, her daughter Jasmine attended Louisiana State University School of medicine.

At first, it was _______ for them to live and study so far apart from one another. “I thought initially it was hard because my mom and I had always been really ________ so I had to get used to the ________,” Dr. Jasmine Kudji explains to Afro Tech. Although the experience was difficult, it also had ________ results. “Sometimes people struggle to find someone who ________ their struggles, so for that person to be my mom was extremely helpful,” she adds.

After years apart, both Cynthia and her daughter earned their M. D. degree. Then on “Match Day” when recent med school graduates ________ the results of their residency (高级专科住院生实习期) applications, Cynthia and Jasmine learned that they were ________ in the same hospital.

This pair of mother and daughter proves that family can do anything together.

1.

A．under

B．alongside

C．for

D．around

2.

A．constantly

B．eventually

C．initially

D．occasionally

3.

A．inspiring

B．moving

C．shocking

D．satisfying

4.

A．team

B．community

C．family

D．class

5.

A．escape

B．skip

C．quit

D．graduate

6.

A．nurse

B．doctor

C．student

D．scientist

7.

A．after

B．upon

C．before

D．with

8.

A．Therefore

B．Besides

C．Afterwards

D．Meanwhile

9.

A．natural

B．difficult

C．boring

D．important

10.

A．close

B．nervous

C．successful

D．confident

11.

A．role

B．distance

C．journey

D．relationship

12.

A．mixed

B．apparent

C．lasting

D．beneficial

13.

A．relates to

B．appeals to

C．adapts to

D．refers to

14.

A．announced

B．confirmed

C．discovered

D．promoted

15.

A．rejected

B．ranked

C．praised

D．placed

6 . It was in spring, 1968. I was standing beside a road, hoping someone could give me a _________ . I was heading back to campus that was miles away and was considering _________ .

Many drivers slowed down and then _________ after having a look at me. I didn't _________ them. Why would they pick up a bearded, long-haired stranger? My life was very _________ . I felt at a loss in college. I considered packing up my belongings when returning to my _________ .

Two hours passed. Finally a car _________ . I told the driver my destination. " The college in Oneonta?

That's _________ . Get in, " he said. " I'm Aaron. This is my wife, Sylvia. " "I'm Dave, a junior, " I said.

Aaron asked what I was _________ in college. "History, " I said. "Secondary education. " "So you'll be a teacher, " he said. I nodded. " __________ ! " He said excitedly. I was surprised by his reaction. Sylvia explained Aaron's dream was to be a teacher. __________ , he couldn't afford college schooling. So he really __________ me.

Aaron asked about my college life. I painted a positive picture of my __________ . For the first time, I saw my future in front of me — to be a good teacher. I was filled with a sense of __________ . Thanks to the couple, I gave up the idea of discontinuing my studies and finally __________ a successful teaching career.

1.

A．direction

B．lift

C．chance

D．job

2.

A．walking forward

B．moving back

C．dropping out

D．checking in

3.

A．left

B．stopped

C．laughed

D．escaped

4.

A．trust

B．forget

C．know

D．blame

5.

A．simple

B．messy

C．ordinary

D．healthy

6.

A．home

B．dorm

C．camp

D．office

7.

A．pulled in

B．went back

C．passed by

D．broke down

8.

A．unheard

B．attractive

C．uncompleted

D．distant

9.

A．majoring

B．lecturing

C．worrying

D．challenging

10.

A．Surprising

B．Fantastic

C．Boring

D．Terrible

11.

A．Instead

B．Otherwise

C．However

D．Therefore

12.

A．hated

B．supported

C．pitied

D．admired

13.

A．school

B．appearance

C．experiences

D．family

14.

A．purpose

B．achievement

C．security

D．humor

15.

A．missed

B．began

C．returned to

D．put off

9 . 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写， 使之构成一个完整的故事。

Michelle was eight years old when she heard her Mom and Dad talking about her little brother, Jack, now only an infant(婴儿). He was very sick and they were completely out of money. Only a very costly operation could save Jack the baby now but there was no one to whom they could turn for the money needed. She heard Daddy say to her tearful Mom, “Only a miracle can save him now.”

At the words, Michelle went to her bedroom and took out all the coins from her little moneybox. After counting the coins three times, she slipped out the back door and made her way to the drug store six blocks away . . .

She waited for a long time before the pharmacist(药剂师）turned around and asked her. “And what do you want?”

“Well, it's' about my brother,” Michelle answered . “He's really, really sick . . . and 1 want to buy a miracle.”

“I beg your pardon?”said the pharmacist. “His name is Jack and he has something very bad growing inside his body and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?”

“We don't sell miracles here, little girl .I'm sorry but I can't help you, ” the pharmacist said. “Listen, I have money to pay for it.” And with these words, Mich poured out all the coins from her pockets. At this time, a well-dressed man behind Michelle stooped down and ask the little girl. “I'm selling the miracle you want. Tell me how much money you have.”

“One dollar and eleven cents, ” Michelle answered in a low voice. “And it's all the money I have, but I can some more if I need to.”

“Well, ” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents— the exact price of a miracle for little brothers. Show me the place where your brothers lives.”

注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1 :

Holding the man's hand firmly , Michelle took him home.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:

When asked why he chose to help the family, the man detailed,

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10 . My 7-year-old daughter Leeny always has her nose in a book. She even _______ reading in the car on the long drive to summer camp, which was where she _______ the book. My family has always been overeducated, but we were _______. I didn’t own books. I borrowed books. However, when Leeny realized she had lost the book, she _______. “Sorry. I can’t find it,” she said. “It’s only $ 20, right? What’s the big deal?”

I felt the need to make her feel _______ for the book. She agreed to help me clean the chicken coop (笼子) _______ my paying the library fine. I thought this idea was very clever because cleaning the coop is some work I had been _______ for months. It was summertime and dust floated in the air. But my girl thought shoveling chicken poop (铲鸡粪) was the most _______ she’d had on a Saturday morning. In fact, she looked as if she might lose another _______ in order to clean the coop again. I stood, somewhat ____________, watching her.

It took me a while to realize why my punishment had ____________. The fact is that I was there, too, shoveling chicken poop, fetching the clean straw and feed. Leeny’s little sister, Vicki, was watching a cartoon while my husband paid bills. Only Leeny and I were ____________. She had me all to herself for the first time ____________ Vicki was born, and she was enjoying all the attention for once. I don’t know what she learned about responsibility, but I didn’t ____________ the book any more. We ____________ over that unpleasant job and spent quality time together: mother, daughter, and chicken poop.

1.

A．took down

B．took to

C．took in

D．took over

2.

A．lost

B．found

C．borrowed

D．tore

3.

A．rich

B．respectable

C．close

D．poor

4.

A．shrugged

B．feared

C．laughed

D．nodded

5.

A．thankful

B．concerned

C．responsible

D．anxious

6.

A．in response to

B．in line with

C．in trade for

D．in charge of

7.

A．enjoying

B．directing

C．practicing

D．avoiding

8.

A．attention

B．fun

C．work

D．trouble

9.

A．on purpose

B．by chance

C．at length

D．without doubt

10.

A．contented

B．frightened

C．thrilled

D．amazed

11.

A．succeeded

B．failed

C．ended

D．changed

12.

A．separated

B．playing

C．outside

D．attentive

13.

A．after

B．when

C．before

D．since

14.

A．pay for

B．care about

C．look for

D．call for

15.

A．bonded

B．relaxed

C．worked

D．chatted