1 . 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 Guangdong Lion Dance, a national tradition popular in Foshan and Guangzhou, is a typical Southern Lion Dance.

Lion dancing    1     (date) back thousands of years, to the Tang Dynasty, and a legend about the emperor having a dream    2    a lion saved his life. And later it    3     (introduce) to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into    4     (it) modern form during the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as    5    symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Lion dancing    6     (main) focuses on the performance of the lion dance, attaching much attention to movements    7    scratching an itch (抓痒), shaking the mane (鬃毛) and licking (舔) the hair.

The Guangdong Lion Dance, a    8     (combine) of martial arts, dance and music, is popular not only in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces, but also among overseas Chinese in Southeast Asian countries,    9     (make) it a cultural bridge for overseas Chinese keeping in touch with their national roots. It is considered to be a tradition with far-reaching cultural value. Lunar New Year is the perfect time    10     (share) and celebrate that culture and heritage.

2 . Students at an elementary school in California, with the help of their art teacher, created a telephone hotline that people can call to get _________ advice from kids during difficult times. In just days, the hotline began getting thousands of calls an hour.

Jessica Martin, who teaches art at West Side School in Healdsburg, California, _________ her students just might have the magic words needed to bring _________ to people in these difficult times. “To hear the pure _________ from kids is extremely comforting,” she says.

The project was called “PepToc”. Actually, they called it “Pep Talk” (鼓励话语) first.. But when Ms. Martin’s 6-year-old son drew an advertisement for the hotline and _________ it “PepToc”, they _________ they liked that even better.

The hotline is _________ in English and Spanish. It offers the happy voices of _________ of different ages sharing positive messages. For example, by pressing 3, you can _________ a group of kindergartners saying together, “You can do it! Keep trying! Don’t give up!” Pressing 4 __________ the sounds of children giggling and laughing—a sound certain to bring a __________ to anyone’s face. Pressing 1 __________ ideas for people who are “feeling mad, frustrated, or __________ ” Helpful suggestions include “punch your pillow”, or “go get a cookie”. Pressing2 results in “words of __________ and life advice”. This includes messages like “The __________ is a better place with you in it.”

1.

A．reasonable

B．rare

C．mysterious

D．cheerful

2.

A．thought

B．complained

C．declared

D．insisted

3.

A．wealth

B．attention

C．calm

D．luck

4.

A．comment

B．joy

C．praise

D．mind

5.

A．pronounced

B．typed

C．spelled

D．drew

6.

A．decided

B．learned

C．changed

D．assumed

7.

A．spoken

B．memorable

C．popular

D．available

8.

A．callers

B．children

C．artists

D．operators

9.

A．witness

B．suggest

C．catch

D．hear

10.

A．generates

B．records

C．analyzes

D．breaks

11.

A．mark

B．wrinkle

C．smile

D．tear

12.

A．brings up

B．laughs at

C．gives away

D．turn to

13.

A．distracted

B．content

C．peaceful

D．nervous

14.

A．management

B．encouragement

C．judgement

D．argument

15.

A．hotline

B．world

C．school

D．street

3 . When American Matt Stopera’s iPhone went missing, he thought, “Well, bad luck. These things happen.” One year later, Matt’s misfortune has turned to good fortune as he found a new friend and became an Internet celebrity in China.

You may already be familiar with this story since it spread on Weibo for weeks during the Spring Festival, but it started when Matt began seeing photos of a Chinese man in front of an orange tree on his photo stream (照片流). He wrote about it and some Chinese readers decided to see if they could find the mysterious man. They did. It turns out that “Brother Orange,” as he became known, owned a restaurant in Guangdong and the iPhone he was using, a gift from a nephew, was Matt’s old phone.

Matt and Brother Orange began messaging each other and a friendship blossomed with Matt invited to China to feast at Brother Orange’s restaurant on his delicious Hakkacuisine (客家菜). Matt was also overwhelmed by the warmth of the millions of Chinese who were following the story. When he opened a Weibo account he had 22 million followers almost overnight, many of them inviting him to their hometowns and offering to be his tour guide.

Matt’s story is another example of how powerful the Internet and social networking has become in bringing people together. But there is a darker side to this story and that involves how Matt’s missing iPhone turned up in China. Over three million smart-phones were stolen in America last year. Because of identification numbers, these phones can’t be used in America, so they are sent to other countries and many of them end up in China, where they can be re-activated. This is why Matt and Brother Orange could share the same iCloud account.

You should keep this in mind when buying a second-hand phone and check the serial number to see that it has not been stolen. Finding a friend through social networking is wonderful, but using a stolen phone isn’t really the best way to make the connection.

1. What happened to Matt one year after he lost his phone?

A．He was fortunate enough to get his phone back.	B．He became a famous figure on American website.
C．He gained friendship and became popular in China.	D．He lost another phone because of his iCloud account.

2. How did Matt and Brother Orange establish their friendship?

A．Brother Orange’s photo was found on the Internet.

B．Chinese readers tried their best to find Brother Orange.

C．Brother Orange received an iPhone from his nephew.

D．Brother Orange contacted Matt and invited him to China.

3. How did Matt’s followers react to his Weibo?

A．cautiously

B．enthusiastically

C．anxiously

D．humorously

4. What does the story indicate?

A．It’s wonderful to find a friend through social net-working.

B．A stolen phone is the best way to make connections.

C．People should be careful when buying a second-hand phone.

D．Matt and Brother Orange set a good example to us.

4 . Ms. Salomon had only been working at Sainsbury’s for a year when she was diagnosed(诊断) with Alzheimer’s disease. Before that, she had been ________ to leave her job as a bookkeeper because she was becoming increasingly ________.

Upon being informed of her diagnosis, ________, the Sainsbury’s staffers started doing all they could to make sure that Ms. Salomon felt comfortable and ________. For the next four years, Sainsbury’s did everything to keep Ms. Salomon on the team. They changed her ________; they stayed in ________ with her family so they could provide ________ on her condition at work; they ________ retrained her. When the disease progressed, Sainsbury’s even created an entirely ________ job for her as a “tote box cleaner”.

In 2017, Ms. Salomon’s received a medical ________ that said her Alzheimer’s had progressed to the advanced stage, and she was ________ unemployable. Again, Sainsbury’s kept her on the team.

Ms. Salomon’s ________ finally came to an end 6 months later, and though it was an emotional ________, she was also relieved.

“There have been so many times Sainsbury’s could have let her ________,” Ms. Salomon’s son Doron said. “Instead, they have always ________ her, going above and beyond to make sure she’s happy and feeling valued. On a human level, they have shown sensitivity, kindness and care.”

1.

A．warned

B．allowed

C．inspired

D．forced

2.

A．disorganized

B．worried

C．bad-tempered

D．ill-mannered

3.

A．meanwhile

B．therefore

C．however

D．moreover

4.

A．appreciated

B．interested

C．amazed

D．connected

5.

A．lifestyle

B．hours

C．diet

D．attitude

6.

A．harmony

B．contact

C．agreement

D．cooperation

7.

A．opinions

B．suggestions

C．instructions

D．updates

8.

A．rarely

B．occasionally

C．regularly

D．temporarily

9.

A．traditional

B．new

C．strange

D．easy

10.

A．assessment

B．program

C．paper

D．certificate

11.

A．made

B．proved

C．declared

D．found

12.

A．fortune

B．adventure

C．employment

D．treatment

13.

A．problem

B．experience

C．consequence

D．departure

14.

A．go

B．survive

C．work

D．suffer

15.

A．counted on

B．stood by

C．focused on

D．dropped by

5 . The Rise of “China-chic”

Over past years, guochao, or “China-chic” has been gaining popularity among Chinese consumers. Guochao conveys the cultural heritage and values of China.     1    . “China-chic” is rising, but what is it?

The idea of guochao was first borrowed from some international brands, and began to win over Chinese consumers in 2015.     2    . In 2018, Chinese sportswear band Li-Ning presented its Wu Dao (the principles of Taoism) collection at the New York Fashion Week. It featured bright red color and Chinese characters. More brands have since followed, heralding (预示) the early period of guochao.

    3    . This was a period when applications of big data, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and 5G technology hit the market one after another. Domestic tech companies such as Huawei, Xiaomi, and DJI made headlines.

In its third stage, guochao became more common in everyday life. Over the past decade, guochao has expanded from consumer goods to experiential products. As consumers are showing greater interest in cultural identity and creativity, productions like the TV program National Treasure, and the dance show Night Banquet in Tang Dynasty Palace integrate cultural and historical elements with the latest audio-visual technologies.     4    .

Nowadays, guochao is moving to the next stage. No matter how the trend evolves, Chinese people’s positive attitude toward the country’s development and their recognition of and growing confidence in national culture won’t change.     5    . Seen from a broader perspective, guochao mirrors the rise of China, a country eager to make its presence felt globally. Guochao is a style, but more importantly, it transmits culture and values.

A．The trend grew in the following years

B．They give the viewers a totally new experience

C．The next stage saw the rise of China’s native fashion trends

D．It also expresses national pride and confidence in a new era

E．The second period of guochao mainly features hi-tech sectors

F．Its success will rely first and foremost on gaining cultural confidence

G．The concept of “Made in China” was recognized as the representation of Chinese culture

6 . My 34-year-old son Zack was diagnosed with autism (自闭症) at age two. It has been a long road, filled with many ________. The fact that Zack is nonverbal ________ matters greatly. However, we have always found a way to get our message across.

Autism involves continuous obstacles in social _________. Many parents like me, long for spontaneous (自发的) signs of ________ from their child. I was ________ to get one.

At snack time, I started to ________ to Zack with a favorite chant that I often use. “Mommy loves you; Mommy loves you, yes, I do, yes, I do. “In the middle of my song, I ________ that Zack was attentively observing me. ________, he took a step toward me and held his arms out. Another step ________ and he wrapped his arms around me in a big bear hug. A feather could have knocked me over as I realized that, for the very first time, my son was ________ me!

For a moment I stood there ________ . This magical hug ended as ________ as it had started, but the ________ it had on me will be permanent. On an ordinary day, the extraordinary ________ . It belongs to me, making me believe miracles exist and ________ me with joy every day.

1.

A．priorities

B．mysteries

C．challenges

D．opportunities

2.

A．complicates

B．settles

C．helps

D．explains

3.

A．support

B．responsibility

C．communication

D．security

4.

A．affection

B．growth

C．success

D．recovery

5.

A．amused

B．blessed

C．determined

D．honored

6.

A．sing

B．apologize

C．respond

D．complain

7.

A．agreed

B．mentioned

C．announced

D．noticed

8.

A．Eventually

B．Suddenly

C．Naturally

D．Apparently

9.

A．formed

B．counted

C．paused

D．followed

10.

A．calling

B．encouraging

C．hugging

D．protecting

11.

A．in comfort

B．in shock

C．with confidence

D．with awe

12.

A．quickly

B．early

C．perfectly

D．differently

13.

A．burden

B．focus

C．hope

D．impact

14.

A．revived

B．worked

C．occurred

D．varied

15.

A．welcoming

B．shaping

C．filling

D．approaching

7 . The robots are alive, and now they can reproduce.

That’s not a continuation to “The Terminator” It's the latest result of research among scientists at Harvard and the University of Vermont. These xenobots, named for the African frog Xenopus laevis, could move around and display collective behavior.

The researchers took stem cells (干细胞) from the skin of frog and put them in salt water, where they came together into balls with a covering of cilia, which are similar to small hairs and enable the organisms (生物体) to move. The scientists noticed that these organisms, xenobots, would collect any particles (粒子) placed in the dish to make piles. They started to wonder whether the tiny robots would do the same thing with individual stem cells, so they conducted a test.

Knowing that xenobots5 shapes affect their behavior, the researchers tried to figure out which form would help the organism to reproduce repeatedly. They discovered that a “C” shape seemed to be the best. The C-shaped xenobots gathered individual stem cells into groups, which became xenobots of their own. This type of reproduction is based on the organisms’ movement, rather than growing and then forming a new being as other animals and plants do.

Xenobots are on an unusual line between living organisms and robots. They are organisms because they are made of stem cells and can reproduce. But they are also robots because they can move on their own and perform physical labor. Although most robots are made of metal, robots are given the definition not by their material, but by what they can do.

Before now, Kriegman, a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University, said, “no one has been using living materials as self-moving, self-powered robots.” The researchers hope that the xenobots can help them better understand the process of reproduction —a fundamental quality of life —and how to control it. Faced with a world full of self-reproducing problems, such as Covid-19, Kriegman said studying xenobots could lead scientists closer to solutions.

1. What inspired the researchers to perform an experiment?

A．The position of particles.	B．The gathering of stem cells.
C．The movement of organisms.	D．The collective ability of xenobots.

2. What is special about the C-shaped xenobots reproduction?

A．It's repeated constantly.	B．It generates new beings.
C．It separates individual stem cells.	D．It's based on xenobots’ motion.

3. How are xenobots defined as robots?

A．By their function.	B．By their reproduction.
C．By their unique component.	D．By their physical appearance.

4. What can be inferred about the research from the last paragraph?

A．It could make a breakthrough.	B．It would bring scientists closer.
C．It could find the secret of reproduction.	D．It would discover the solution to Covid-19.

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 China, there are 44 national-level intangible cultural heritage items related     1     tea, including the art of making Biluochun,     2     type of green tea. With a history of about 1,000 years, Biluochun,     3     translates as “green spiral spring (碧螺春)”, is made from tender tea shoots. It is known for its spiral-like     4     (appear).

To make this tea, the tea trees and fruit trees     5     (plant) together. The practice, passed down from ancestors, guarantees the     6     (tea) fruity and sweet taste.

Traditionally, Biluochun is produced     7     (entire) by hand. About 1 kilogram of leaves     8     (pick) from a big tea tree produce only 0.1 kilogram of tea after processing.

Biluochun must be processed soon after. Tender tea shoots are placed in a heated iron pan and stirred (搅拌) quickly. A person needs to be particularly attentive     9     (adjust) the level of heat to judge the condition of the tea by smell. Next     10     (come) the shaping process. By stirring, shaking and rubbing the tea leaves in the pan at 100℃, they begin to dry and develop a spiral form. The entire process usually takes about 40 minutes. Every minute matters, or the tea will not taste good.

9 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

The sound of breaking glass was immediately recognizable. Hearing the sound, I turned around and froze. “Oh, no, not the vase,” Lisa said. “Why? What did I do?” My face turned red. “Abby, that glass vase is our family heirloom (传家宝),” Lisa replied nervously. “If you broke anything else in the apartment, I would gladly say ‘I did it’. But this time you have to tell my mom that it is your fault.” I was afraid and regretful. Why did I have to jump around like that?

We gathered up the pieces. I kept saying maybe it could be fixed but Lisa said gently it didn’t look possible and that her mom would be home soon. Would her mom shout at me or punish me? I couldn’t stop playing those seconds over in my mind. The only thing I could think of to say was “I’m sorry”.

Soon, we heard the key tun in the lock. Her mom was home. We could see she was in a good mood, “Hello! It’s hot today. I want to treat you two to ice cream. Let’s go!” her mom said. “Before that, I need to tell you something.” I said. “We can talk later.” “No, I need to tell you now. It’s important,” I insisted. I could feel my voice shaking. “What is it, dear?” Her mom walked closer to me. I could feel she studied my face thoughtfully. My heart beat faster.

“I’m sorry. I broke your vase by accident. I’ve leaned it is your family heirloom. We have save the pieces, and if it can be fixed, I will pay to fix it. I’m so sorry.” Her mom looked at me expressionless and saying nothing. This scared me even more. Then she let out laughter and hugged me, kissing me on both cheeks. “Oh, thank you! I always hated that ugly vase, but I had to keep it because it was passed down in my family. Now it’s gone! You’ve done me a huge favor!” she said and kissed me again.

注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。

I was so relieved to have apologized, but I was also in shock.

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When I reached my adult years, I understood Lisa’s mom’s behavior and kindness.

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10 . The Art Institute of Chicago

Visitor Information

Museum Hours

Members: The first hour of every day, 10 a.m. —11 a.m., is reserved for member-only viewing.

Monday—Wednesday Closed

Thursday: 11 a.m.—8 p. m.

Friday—Sunday: 11 a.m.—5 p. m.

●Audio Guide

Audio guides can be rented at the admission counter, audio counter and outside some special exhibitions. The guide is free to visitors with visual or hearing disabilities.

●Journey Maker

With the digital interactive JourneyMaker, you can build custom family guides based on your child’s interests-from superheroes to strange and wild creatures. Start your museum journey in the Family Room of the Ryan Leaning Center, and make your visit to the Art Institute an adventure for the whole family.

●Official Mobile App

Your personal, pocket-sized guide to the collection, this new iOS app features podcast-style audio tours, location-aware technology, access to the digital member card, and so much more. Download it today from the App Store.

●Photography

We encourage you to take pictures of the collection and special exhibitions for personal use. Signs indicate the few works that are not allowed to be photographed due to a lender requirement.

●Phones

You are welcome to use your phone to take pictures, text, and use the museum’s app-anything that does not disturb other visitors. If you need to make a phone call, please do so in a non-gallery space.

●Valet Parking

Art Institute visitors can drop off their cars at the Modern Wing entrance (159 East Monroe Street) and walk right into the museum. The valet service is available daily from 10:30 a. m. until one-half hour after closing.

●Admission

Adult: $ 32

Student: $ 26

Child (aged 13 and under): Free

Help us protect the collection-please do not touch the art.

1. How long at maximum can a visitor stay in the museum per day?

A．1 hour.

B．6 hours.

C．9 hours.

D．10 hours.

2. What can be learned from the Visitor Information?

A．Valet parking is not available after closing.	B．All artworks are encouraged to be pictured.
C．Audio guide is free to every museum visitor.	D．Family guides can be tailored to visitors’ needs.

3. How much would a couple with two children aged 6 and 14 pay for admission?

A．$ 64.

B．$ 90.

C．$ 116.

D．$ 128.