1 . Growing up, I understood one thing about my dad: He knew everything. In sum, this was our
Our phone call developed into three
This past summer, my husband and I moved in with my parents for three weeks while our house was being decorated. Dad asked me to help him
As we put the new bulkhead together piece by piece, my dad knew
| A．love | B．friendship | C．innovation | D．relationship |
| A．influences | B．answers | C．similarities | D．tendencies |
| A．apartment | B．office | C．school | D．market |
| A．use | B．control | C．conduct | D．fix |
| A．paid | B．married | C．interested | D．promoted |
| A．learned | B．owed | C．lost | D．lacked |
| A．letters | B．phrases | C．greetings | D．sentences |
| A．missed | B．helped | C．needed | D．bothered |
| A．doctor | B．teacher | C．friend | D．professor |
| A．requested | B．predicted | C．wondered | D．checked |
| A．rebuild | B．invent | C．buy | D．transport |
| A．intend | B．hesitate | C．doubt | D．attempt |
| A．exactly | B．roughly | C．confusedly | D．miserably |
| A．relieved | B．amused | C．astonished | D．annoyed |
| A．boring | B．awkward | C．new | D．casual |
2 . As a public research university in the USA, our mission is the creation, dissemination (传播), preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. Here is something that you need to know to have a clearer understanding about University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Awards and Honors
With 16 Nobel laureates, 15 MacArthur fellows, 120 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships and more Olympic medals than most universities, our university has become a household name with academic and athletic brilliance. Because of this storied history, it’s easy to imagine that we’ve been around forever, when in fact, our university turned its 100th anniversary in 2019. We are just getting started the beginning of the story.
Community Engagement and Impact
The global city of Los Angeles is a dynamic environment for building and testing dreams. People come here because they want to make the world a better place and they find support in our mission, values and community. Their passion becomes a public service to the city, the state and the world.
Experience Major and Minor Discoveries
If you’re not sure of a major yet, don’t worry. Many freshmen change their major while at our university. Thanks to the width of our top-ranked academic program and our cross-disciplinary (跨学科的) approach, you’ll have endless opportunities to find your path. And our 10-week quarter system lets you sample a multitude of subjects and classes.
Freshmen generally decide on a major by the end of their sophomore year (大二学年). Transfer students who declare a major when applying must satisfy lower-level course requirements. You may be able to add a minor in an area that interests you.
1. How many years does UCLA have by 2023?| A．102. | B．103. | C．104. | D．105. |
| A．Getting support from community engagement. | B．Strengthening family connections. |
| C．Improving the city’s reputation. | D．Developing leadership. |
| A．Sophomores can choose their major. |
| B．The university has few majors to choose. |
| C．The students are not allowed to add any minor. |
| D．The freshmen have no options to choose their major. |
3 . The human brain has remained largely unchanged since it evolved. Long ago, humans had to focus on the task at hand. Yet today, our brains face a constant stream of digital information that, many scientists think, could have worrisome effects.
In October 2020, scientists published a study that supports the concern. The scientists studied media multitasking, which means people use multiple forms of digital or screen-based media at the same time. The study found that this type of multitasking may impair the ability to concentrate in young adults. This makes them unable to later recall specific situations or experiences.
For the study, scientists recruited 80 young adults aged 18 to 26. The participants were first presented with images of objects on a computer screen and asked to classify the pleasantness or the size of each one. After a 10-minute break, the subjects were then shown additional objects and asked whether the subjects were already classified or new.
During this process, the scientists measured participants’ brain activity and eye movement. This data let scientists track if the young adults were paying attention while being asked to remember the images. Then, the findings were compared to the results of a questionnaire the participants filled out before the study that asked questions about everyday attention, mind wandering and media multitasking.
The participants who reported more media multitasking had more absence of mind during the test. The pupils of their eyes were also smaller, which is a known marker of reduced attention. They also had reduced brain-signal patterns known to be associated with episodic memory—the recall of particular events.
Previous work had shown a connection between media multitasking and poorer episodic memory. The new findings offer clues as to why this might be the case.
“Individuals who are heavier media multitaskers may show worse memory because they have lower sustained attention ability,” says Kevin Madore, the paper’s lead author.
Madore says the new study stresses the need to be mindful of how we engage with media. “I think our data point to the importance of being consciously aware of attentiveness,” he says.
1. What do scientists say about media multitasking?| A．It may cause memory damage. | B．It common among teenagers. |
| C．It enables individuals to better concentrate. | D．It improves the ability to process information. |
| A．Demonstrate. | B．Maintain. | C．Draw. | D．Weaken. |
| A．Participants’ attention was closely monitored. |
| B．Filling out questionnaires isn5t a must in the research. |
| C．Participants were asked to classify objects twice. |
| D．Participants’ pupils expanded during the study. |
| A．The importance of media awareness. | B．The need to stay away from media. |
| C．The need to treat media properly. | D．The importance of developing media. |
4 . People duck responsibility for reasons ranging from simple laziness or a fear of failure, through to a sense of feeling frightened by the scale of a problem or a situation. Whatever the reason, if people fail to take responsibility, they’ll fail in their jobs, they’ll fail their teams, and they’ll fail to grow as individuals. All of this makes it important to address the issue.
Signs of not being responsible
There are several signs to watch out for. These include:
Lacking interest in their work, and in the well-being of the team
Blaming others for mistakes and failures
Missing deadlines
Avoiding challenging tasks and projects, and not taking risks
Regularly complaining about unfair treatment by team leaders and members and engaging in self-pity
Avoiding being dependent on others for work, advice and instructions
Lacking trust in team members and leaders
Ways to encourage responsibility
Start by talking
Your first step is to talk to the individuals concerned. Are there circumstances that are contributing to the situation, or problems that you can deal with?
Communicate roles, responsibilities and objectives
Your people need to know clearly what their roles and responsibilities are. Ensure that you have an up-to-date job description for each team member, and be as detailed as possible about every responsibility that they have.
Re-engage people
Your people will be more engaged if their work is supported with their values. Talk to them to find out what they are. Then, illustrate how their daily tasks and responsibilities go with those values.
Give plenty of praise
Finally, be sure to give your people plenty of praise when they do take responsibility. And help them improve by providing them with regular, effective and fair feedback.
1. What will happen if John fails to take responsibility?| A．He can complete his jobs. |
| B．His teams may suffer. |
| C．His growth will continue. |
| D．He will lose his life. |
| A．“It’s not my fault.” |
| B．“I’ll have it completed tomorrow.” |
| C．“It’s tough, but I can manage it.” |
| D．“I need resources to solve the problem. ” |
| A．Let him know their specific tasks. |
| B．Get them to find out the values of work. |
| C．Praise them for their good jobs. |
| D．Have a chat with him to find out problems. |
5 . The heroes helping the stars shine
The 19th Asian Games, which comes to a close on Sunday, has witnessed the great contribution of people from all walks of life.
Liu Shuyi
The security staff member has been responsible for the protection of rifle (步枪) and pistol ammunition (手枪弹药) for events such as shooting and modern pentathlon (现代五项运动).
“Due to the varied gun control policies in different countries, we worried that athletes might not understand the local rules. However, those concerns were all relieved when everyone showed understanding and cooperation.” Liu said.
Lu Baolin
“I wake up every day at 2:00 am, set off at 4:30 am, drive more than 30 kilometers to take athletes to the competition venue, and then return to the Asian Games Village. Each round trip takes almost two hours, and on each competition day, I make the journey three times,” Lu said.
His son is also involved in the Games, providing security services. Due to their work commitments, they hardly see each other these days. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, the family spent over an hour chatting via video call, celebrating the festival together online.
Shi Futian
As a sports reporter at English-language newspaper China Daily, he said “I feel very lucky to participate in such a huge event as a journalist. I also hope that through our media coverage, more people will get to know the athletes and understand their stories.”
Li Guanlin
A volunteer at the Basketball Arena in Shaoxing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, and his job is to ensure that the court is free from debris (碎片), sweat stains and watermarks, and to ensure the smooth progress of the matches by helping prevent athletes from slipping and avoiding any unnecessary injuries.
“When I am on duty at the court, my family will look for me during the live broadcast.
They told me that seeing me busily working makes them realize how much I’ve grown up.”
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9981. What can we learn about Lu Baolin?
| A．He is in charge of the security service. |
| B．He has to make a journey among different cities. |
| C．He sacrificed time spent with family due to his duty. |
| D．He doesn’t need to be an early riser during the Games. |
| A．Liu Shuyi. | B．Lu Baolin. | C．Shi Futian. | D．Li Guanlin. |
| A．A sports magazine. | B．An online forum. |
| C．A government report. | D．A history textbook. |
6 . What does your dog do if you lie down on the floor and put your arms or legs out straight to exercise? Does your dog come to your rescue in the same way as if you fell down, or realize you mean to do that? Researchers in Germany carried out a series of experiments to see whether dogs understand if humans do things on purpose.
For their study, they had 51 dog owners drop off their pets to the laboratory. First, the dogs learned that a human experimenter would feed them treats through a gap in a glass partition (隔断). And the researchers designed two situations, which were known as “unwillingness vs. inability”. In the “unwillingness” situation, the experimenter held the food in front of the dogs but didn’t give it to them on purpose, often teasing (戏弄) them before pulling it away. For the “inability” situation, they had two conditions, one where the person seemed clumsy (笨拙的) and he appeared as if he were trying to give the treat to the dogs, but it fell down. In the other, the gap was enveloped and the pet couldn’t get the treat.
In all of these experiments, the experimenter left the treat on the floor in front of the dogs, and the dogs were easily able to get to the treat. How quickly they got back the food depended on the specific situation. The researchers predicted correctly that the dogs would wait longer to go to get the treat if they thought the experimenter didn’t want them to have it, while they went to get it quickly when the treat was meant for them. “They probably understood that -This guy is not very skilled but he wants to give the food to me.” Bräuer suggests.
Bräuer says that there could be other factors that led to the dogs’ such performance in the experiments. Although she thinks the findings are important, Bräuer says she is looking forward to what other scientists around the world will say.
1. What does the underlined word “enveloped” probably mean in Paragraph 2?| A．Covered. | B．Widened. | C．Created. | D．Noticed. |
| A．The dogs would leave the food where it was. |
| B．The dogs would try to break through the gap |
| C．The dogs would go and get the food quickly. |
| D．The dogs would wait a while before getting the food. |
| A．Careful and open-minded. | B．Determined and creative. |
| C．Humorous and loving | D．Strict and patient. |
| A．How quickly dogs react? | B．How quickly dogs learn? |
| C．Can dogs predict your behaviors? | D．Can dogs understand your intention? |
7 . Traveling with your dear pet by train in comfort and safety is like an adventure: It requires a little advanced planning.
Best practices for keeping your pet healthy can vary by time of year, activity and destination. For example, hiking and back-country adventures can increase your pet’s exposure to ticks, while some regions may have a higher risk for heartworm. And even though your pet may currently be flea-free (无跳搔的)，there’s no guarantee that other animals are as well.
Learn railway requirements
Reduce your pet’s anxiety around train noise
If you know your dog or cat loves to go for a ride, you may not have to worry.
| A．Other routes allow pets in all cars. |
| B．Going for a test ride is even better. |
| C．Talk to the vet before you leave. |
| D．Make sure to do so before you leave for traveling. |
| E．But anxious pets might benefit from a practice run. |
| F．Different routes have different rules about pets on board. |
| G．Follow these three easy tips to help your four-legged friend travel well. |
8 . There are various kinds of theme parks, with different parks for almost everything: food, culture, cartoons, movies, and so on. Whichever and whatever you like, there is an incredible theme park that will appeal to you!
Disneyland
Disneyland can be found in several parts of the world. It will bring you into a magical world and make your childhood dreams come true. Travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship, or meeting an adorable fairytale or cartoon character are all possible at Disneyland. Of course, Disneyland also has many exciting rides to amuse you, from enormous swinging ships to scary freefall drops.
Dollywood
Dollywood, in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in Southeastern USA, is unique because it shows and celebrates America’s traditional southeastern culture. Famous country music groups put on performances there all year round, indoors and outdoors. People came to see skilled workers make wood, glass, and iron objects in the old-fashioned way. It is world-famous for having the longest track in the smallest space.
Legoland Billund
Legoland Billund Resort, opened in Billund, Denmark. The heart of Legoland is Miniland—20 million plastic Lego blocks snapped together to create miniature cities and replicate global icons. In Mini land you can also do some advance sightseeing Danish landmarks or take a trip in miniboats past landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Acropolis and an Egyptian temple. The reconstructions are on a scale of 1:20 to 1:40 and the attention to detail is incredible.
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
Located in Zhuhai, China, is one of the leading ocean-themed parks in the world. Here you can walk under the Whale Shark Aquarium—the world’s largest—and see up to 20,000 fish, in addition to a whale shark 68 meters long. The park has more rides than you can imagine: join a water fight against pirates, get turned upside down by an exciting rollercoaster, or get wet in one of the water rides!
1. Which place will attract the people enjoying live music?| A．Disneyland. | B．Dollywood. |
| C．Legoland Billund. | D．Chime long Ocean Kingdom. |
| A．The reconstructions are on a scale of 1:20. |
| B．Legoland consists of 20 million plastic Lego blocks. |
| C．Some miniature landmarks are accessible to visitors by miniboat. |
| D．People usually visit Danish landmarks before going to Legoland. |
| A．Kindergarten children who are crazy about building Lego. |
| B．Parents with their children who are fond of ocean entertainment. |
| C．College students who’d like to realize their childhood dreams. |
| D．A retired couple that are keen on making things in traditional ways. |
“Everybody in the world should receive a standing ovation（鼓掌）at least once in their life.” Marv said to Scruff and Max. “People like you can’t get a standing ovation.” Scruff and Max rebuted（反驳）him. Marv ignored them and walked away, thinking, “I will show them that I can receive a standing ovation!”
Every year on the final school day, one child is awarded The Edward Yellow Award. This award is awarded to the school topper. Marv desperately wanted this award.
Marv didn’t have normal legs like others. He walked in a very unusual way. Everyone did not go close to Marv. He was home-schooled till 4th grade as his parents were a little nervous to send him to a regular school. So he started formal education from 5th grade. He really liked the teachers in his school. One of his favorite teachers was Mrs. Harsia, who teaches maths and he really liked this subject. Mrs. Harsia used to call him the “Math Wiz”. Though he was disabled, he had a sharp mind to do difficult mathematics calculations.
5th grade’s math’s final assessment was coming up and he was teamed up with Scruff, who had developed a liking for Marv due to Marv’s brilliant maths.
“Ha, you are with the fat guy!” Max teased（取笑）Scruff.
“Stop teasing him,” Scruff said, “How would you feel if somebody called you this name?”
Max silently walked away.
Scruff asked Marv to start to do their project. Marv thought many great ideas. “Ah, this looks so awesome Marv!” Scruff said, “You ‘really are a Math Wiz!” They soon became good friends.
One day, Marv heard someone scream on the campus. He ran towards the voice. A girl was crying, her knee bleeding. In no time, Marv took out his handkerchief and covered the girl’s knee to stop bleeding.
“What is your name?” Marv asked.
“Kate. I know you are Marv. My brother often mentions you.” the girl responded.
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Just then Max came running.
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Dr. Frederick, the headmaster, gave a speech at the awarding ceremony.
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Tigger wandered the pet shop to find an extraordinary animal as his companion.
The shop owner enthusiastically presented various special pets to Tigger, but none caught his attention until he noticed a cage in the distance. “What’s in there?” he asked.
“That’s Marmalade, just a regular parrot.” the owner replied.
Curious, Tigger approached the cage. The big white bird cocked her head to one side and let out a little squawk (尖叫).
“Can she talk?” Tigger asked.
The pet shop owner nodded, “Sometimes. She will talk when she has something important to say.”
“That makes her unique,” said Tigger, “and she will be my pet.”
After the purchase, he lifted the cage off the counter and walked proudly out of the shop.
At home, Tigger placed Marmalade on his bedroom desk. He pushed his face up close to the cage and said, “Watch my lips, Marmalade. My name is Tigger. Now say hello Tigger!”
Marmalade hopped round the cage. She pecked at seeds lying on the floor. She tapped the hanging silver bell with her beak, but she did not say a word.
Despite her quietness, Tigger consistently shared his school day with Marmalade as soon as he came back.
One afternoon, Tigger returned home late. Marmalade acted quite strangely. She glared at the door, walking round and round the cage. She jumped up on the wires and banged the silver bell with her beak. Then she stopped and opened her beak as if she was going to talk. But before she could say a word, Tigger rushed into the room waving a yellow piece of paper.
“Look, Marmalade!”
He pushed the paper against the cage. “The school’s annual pet show is tomorrow. And guess what? I’ve entered you. Unlike other years, besides judges, our headmaster, Mr. White, will select a special winner. I believe you’ll enjoy it.” Yet, Marmalade remained silent.
The next morning, Tigger woke early. He cleaned out Marmalade’s cage, filled the dishes with water and seeds and polished the bell.
“You know, Marmalade,” he said happily, “I’m sure no one will have a pet like you, a talking bird. Marmalade will be the winner!”
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2. 续写部分分两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
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Upon entering the school hall, Tigger saw excited children displaying their unique pets.
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As Mr. White prepared to announce the winner, a voice suddenly rang out, “Hello, Tigger!”
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