1 . At the age of 16, Einstein failed in several exams because he often played with some bad kids. One weekend morning, Einstein Carried a fishing net and prepared to go fishing with those_______. His father stopped him and said to him calmly. “Einstein, you were spending too much time _______, so you failed in the exams. I’m _______ about your future with your mother.”

“What are you worrying about? Jack and Robert also _______in the exams, but they went fishing as usual.”

“My boy, you can’t think so,” Looking at Einstein, his father said lovingly. “There is a _______ in our hometown. I hope you can listen to it carefully.”

“There were two cats playing on the roof. _______, they fell into the chimney (烟囱). When they climbed out of the chimney, one cat’s face was dirty _______ the other’s was clean. Seeing the dirty-faced cat, the clean-faced one thought its own face was also dirty, so it quickly ran to the riverside and washed its _______. The dirty-faced cat saw the clean-faced one, thinking its own face was clean as well, so it still walked happily in the street.”

“Einstein, _______can be your mirror (镜子). Only you are your own mirror. Some of the kids are not strict with themselves. If you take them to be your mirror, even a ________ person may become stupid.” Hearing this, Einstein’s face turned red. He put down his fishing net and returned to his small room.

After that, Einstein often took himself as a mirror to be________with himself, and kept telling himself, “I am special, so I needn’t be as common as others.” This was why Einstein ________ in his career.

1,000 people have 1,000 kinds of wishes in life. Different wishes will produce different________about life. You can learn from other people, but you can ________ follow others completely.

You must see yourself clearly, and know what you want to get. Your future doesn’t ________ how others act, but on how you are going to act.

1.

A．adults

B．kids

C．teachers

D．artists

2.

A．playing

B．working

C．reading

D．studying

3.

A．excited

B．curious

C．worried

D．crazy

4.

A．checked

B．passed

C．dreamed

D．failed

5.

A．song

B．story

C．speech

D．saying

6.

A．Luckily

B．Hopefully

C．Suddenly

D．Naturally

7.

A．while

B．or

C．so

D．for

8.

A．mouth

B．tail

C．nose

D．face

9.

A．somebody

B．nobody

C．anybody

D．everybody

10.

A．poor

B．rich

C．lazy

D．clever

11.

A．tired

B．angry

C．strict

D．satisfied

12.

A．regretted

B．graduated

C．succeeded

D．survived

13.

A．ideas

B．reasons

C．mistakes

D．secrets

14.

A．sometimes

B．often

C．always

D．never

15.

A．try on

B．depend on

C．live on

D．insist on

2 . You can either travel or read, but either your body or your soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Here are four books that you can take on your trip.

1. On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac

The book is a popular spiritual guidebook about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life.

2. Life Is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera

Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains." The book describes a young artist's romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams and has a relationship during his trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflects on your current life and to honor the Czech-born writer Kundera.

3. My Name Is Red, 1998, by Orhan Pamuk

The book, a masterpiece of the Nobel Prize winner for Literature Orhan Pamuk, has been translated into more than 50 languages and published around the world. It tells a story of a young man, who was away from home for 12 years, coming back to his hometown in Istanbul. What embraces him is not only love, but a series of murder cases as well.

4. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, 2013, by Rachel Joyce

The novel tells a story of a 60-year-old man who lived a boring and unhappy life, until one day, he received his old friend's letter who got cancer. In deep shock and sorrow, he went out to send his reply letter. 627 miles in 87 days, he walked depending on one belief that “his friend can survive as long as he walks”.

1. Whose book can make you rethink your own life?

A．Jack Kerouac.

B．Milan Kundera.

C．Orhan Pamuk.

D．Rachel Joyce.

2. Which of the following books was sold globally?

A．On the Road.	B．Life Is Elsewhere.
C．My Name Is Red.	D．The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.

3. Why did the old man walk 627 miles to send a letter?

A．He walked to keep healthy.	B．He was in deep shock and sorrow.
C．He expected his friend to live longer.	D．He lived a very boring and unhappy life.

3 . 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。

As the saying goes, “A hero     1     (know) in the time of misfortune”. Zhong Nanshan is a hero like this. He is a doctor in Guangdong,     2     saved many people’s lives in 2003.

In 2003, SARS     3     (break) out in Guangdong. Later, it spread across China and other parts of the world. Patients coughed a lot and got fevers.     4     (hundred) of patients even died from the disease. Even many doctors and nurses got SARS when they treated patients. So, everyone was afraid of it. Zhong spent days and nights to find     5     cause of the disease. Thanks to his way of treating, many patients began to get     6     (good). Zhong finally won people’s trust.

In early 2020, a disease     7     (call) COVID-19 hit Wuhan. It spread around quickly and tens of thousands of people were infected. Zhong, 84, led     8     (he) team to fight the illness. Zhong’s team took many measures to cure the patients     9     COVID-19. He advised people to wear masks, wash hands     10     (frequent), stay at home and not to go to crowd places.

Now at the age of 84, Zhong still treats patients in the hospital and teaches young doctors.

4 . Lots of kids set up lemonade stands in the summer. For many, it’s a first step toward learning what it means to _________ your own money. For 11-year-old Cartier Carey, it was a _________ to do a lot more. That’s because Carey isn’t using his _________ to open a first savings account. Instead, he’s _________ it back into his community. His goal is to help single mothers in need. With all the stress and _________ uncertainty brought on by the pandemic, Carey decided to focus on the basics: diapers and wipes.

The idea for the project took _________ while Carey was visiting his grandmother who lives in one of the area’s more economically depressed neighborhoods. Carey, who is keenly observant for his age, was _________ by how many women he observed raising children on their own. By the end of July, Carey had raised close to $5,000 via the lemonade stand and from donations, and _________ about 6,500 diapers. As of September, at 22,000 diapers, he’s _________ to achieving his total goal of 25,000.

But the generous 11-year-old is no __________ to worthy causes. Before becoming a “lemonade mogul”, Carey launched another community __________ titled “Carti packs”— care packages for the homeless that __________ such essentials as deodorant, soap, tissue, and even hand-warmers for when the weather got __________.

Carey says his greatest __________ comes from knowing he’s made a difference and seeing how much his efforts have meant to the people he tries to __________.

1.

A．earn

B．save

C．spend

D．control

2.

A．risk

B．chance

C．course

D．mission

3.

A．stand

B．profit

C．fortune

D．wisdom

4.

A．investing

B．holding

C．lending

D．drawing

5.

A．political

B．mental

C．financial

D．personal

6.

A．effect

B．root

C．care

D．place

7.

A．delighted

B．satisfied

C．relaxed

D．shocked

8.

A．distributed

B．sold

C．selected

D．judged

9.

A．loyal

B．used

C．equal

D．close

10.

A．relief

B．gain

C．truth

D．stranger

11.

A．career

B．research

C．initiative

D．amateur

12.

A．returned

B．employed

C．contained

D．boosted

13.

A．fine

B．cold

C．stormy

D．sunny

14.

A．joy

B．hope

C．effort

D．comment

15.

A．please

B．ignore

C．identify

D．serve

5 . The shadow play is a typical traditional entertainment that has survived and thrived over the centuries. It is taken as an earliest ancestor of modern cinema.

Legend has it that more than 2,000 years ago, Emperor Wu of Han was very depressed about the death of his favorite concubine (妃子). To help him get over his sadness, a minister made a puppet out of cotton and silk in the likeness of the concubine and projected its shadow on a curtain for the emperor to see. The show brought the emperor some comfort. He somehow believed the shadow was his lover's spirit. This is thought to be the beginning of the shadow play.

One mouth tells stories of thousands of years; a pair of hands operate millions of soldiers. This is how the shadow puppeteer works. Nicknamed “the business of the five”, a shadow play group is made up of five people. One operates the puppets, one plays a suona and a yueqin, one plays the banhu, one is in charge of percussion instruments (打击乐器), and one sings.

During performances, “actors” are held close to a white curtain with their colored shadows cast on it by a strong light from behind. The operator plays five puppets at the same time, each of which has three threads. Ten fingers handle fifteen threads. Moved by guiding sticks, the puppets play roles with musical accompaniment, The popularity of the shadow play in some way lies in the equipment being light and easy to carry, the small number of people needed for a performance, and the flexible requirements for performance places. The plays can be quite dramatic and, when it comes to myths or kung fu stories, the “actors” may be made to ride on clouds or perform unusual feats, to the great enjoyment of the audience, especially children. The audience can tell a figure's character by seeing his mask. Like the masks in Beijing opera, a red mask represents loyalty and bravery.

Nowadays, the shadow play has been industrialized and developed a series of tourist products for the promotion of Chinese culture and tourism.

1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．A love story of Emperor Wu of Han.	B．How to please an emperor.
C．The origin of the shadow play.	D．How to make a cotton puppet.

2. According to the author, the audience may take great pleasure________.

A．when roles are played without music

B．because the equipment is light to carry

C．when the puppets give lively performances

D．became the number of the operators is small

3. What is the author's attitude towards the future of the shadow play?

A．Dutiful.

B．Friendly.

C．Positive.

D．Ambitious.

4. What in the author's main purpose in writing the text?

A．To promote the shadow play.

B．To explain the art of shadow play.

C．To teach people to operate the shadow puppetry.

D．To enjoy the traditional characters and masks in Beijing Opera.

6 . 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。续写的词数应为150左右。

One morning in December, Tom Carr was playing with his friend Dot as usual in the yard. Tom was nine years old, and Dot was seven. Tom took very great care of his friend.

Then a man who Tom knew rode into the yard in panic. It was Mr. May, who lived at the next station, where there is a big farm. “Fire！”he cried to Tom's father, Mr. Carr. “Fire！One of the worst fire I've ever seen in my life. Come along, Carr. ”

Mr. Carr called his men out. In an hour or so Mrs. May and her baby drove up. Tom and Dot ran to meet them. “Thank you, dear, ”she said. “The smoke is so bad at home that I was afraid it would choke(呛)the baby. ”

She went to the house, and Tom and Dot were following her, when Tom stopped. “Look there, Dot. ”he said. “The brown calf(小牛)has gotten out of the yard！”The men were in such a hurry to fight the fire that they forgot to close the gate, and the brown calf was running away. Tom ran at once to bring the calf back, and Dot ran after him.

About half a mile from the farm yard the open land came to an end, and the bush began. The calf ran into the trees, and the children followed. The trees were not thick at first, and it was very easy to follow the brown calf through the bushes. But the calf ran into a deep valley, where Tom could not follow it. “Oh, what a pity, Dot, ”he said. “The calf is lost now. It will disappear into the bush. But give me your hand. We must go home！”

Tom now tried to find his way home. He felt sure he could easily get home, for they had only gone a little way into the bush. They walked on and on, and Dot got very tired. Tom took his friend or his back, and carried him for a long way. “Oh, how thick the smoke is！”said Dot, There had been smoke in the air all day, but now it was very thick. The fire had to be getting closer.

Paragraph 1:

Tom began to feel very scared

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:

When Mr. Carr came back to the yard, he was told that the two kids got lost.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7 . Do you like running enough to make it a habit? Tierney Wolfgram does; she has made running a lifelong career and isn't stopping.

In February, the 16-year-old from a high school, US, competed at the 2020 US Olympic Trials. She finished the marathon(42.195 km)with a time of 2:42:47 as the youngest competitor in the race and ranked 76th out of 390 runners. However, the cross-country(越野的)season was postponed to winter because of the COVID-19. So she jumped at the opportunity to train for another race-the Parkway Marathon in California. In November, Wolfgram broke the Women's American Junior marathon record with her time of 2:31:49. The old record was 2:34:32, which had stood since 1984.

“I'm completely stunned, ”said Wolfgram's coach.   “I knew she was going to break it, but she really showed out！”

During the run, Wolfgram once hit a wall pretty hard, but she overcame it to finish. “I guess I can say I gave it my all, ”she told Runner's World. “When I finished, all I was thinking was I felt super happy,” Wolfgram said This was only her third marathon. In 2018, when Wolfgram was 15 years old, she ran her first marathon just because she wanted to see if she had the ability to do it. “I believed that I would get faster as the distances got longer. . . I'm still glad that I did it. ”

When preparing for that first marathon, she ran up to 120 miles per week. Although her parents didn't have any background in running, they helped Wolfgram train. At first, her dad would take her out in the morning and run about 13 miles. The distance would gradually increase each day. On top of her runs in the morning, she would do cross-country practice after school.

Now Wolfgram will consider attending the Olympics Games in 2024 after it's scheduled.

1. What can we learn about Wolfgram from Paragraph 2?

A．She was the champion at the 2020 US Olympic Trials.

B．She put off the cross-country season for the COVID-19.

C．She broke an Olympic marathon record in November.

D．She prepared for the Parkway Marathon in California.

2. What does the underlined word “stunned”in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Doubtful

B．Worried.

C．Shocked.

D．Interested

3. What inspired Wolfgram to run her first marathon?

A．Her parents' encouragement.	B．Her desire to prove she could do it.
C．Her coach's support and help.	D．Her hope to break the national record

4. Which section of a newspaper does the passage probably come from?

A．Sports.

B．Lifestyle

C．Culture.

D．Opinion

8 . China will have the most 5G connections of any nation by 2025, according to a new study, while Europe will fall behind Korea, the United States and Japan in terms of 5G penetration (渗透) by that year.

5G is the fifth generation of network technology. It is expected to bring unbelievable speeds to Internet users, with some operations running 10 times faster than on 4G networks. 5G is also expected to unlock the potential in a lot of new services, including artificial intelligence, science of robots self-driving cars, and the Internet of things.

The GSMA said that China's three major mobile operators--China Unicom, China Mobile, and China Telecom--are already moving ahead with 5G networks. While most nations will have 5G by updating existing foundations, the study noted that China plans to build part of its 5G networks.

One of the most distinguishing actors between Chinese mobile operators and those in the rest of the world is the intention to erect the new and independent 5G networks. That is, China is determined to build a completely advanced 5G. The high cost underlines China's seriousness about paying whatever it takes.

Korea will lead the world in terms of 5G penetration in 2025, when 66 percent of the nation's total connections will be 5G, according to GSMA. This compares to 50 percent in the US, 49 percent in Japan, 36 percent in China, 30 percent in Europe, and a global average of 18 percent. Out of the five economies leading on 5G, Europe will have the lowest participation in 2025, as the area is moving more slowly in having its 5G networks.

1. What will 5G bring?

A．A completely new pattern for daily life.

B．Realizing the potential in many new services.

C．Excellent networks and national safety.

D．Amazing speeds for public transportation.

2. What is the future of 5G in China?

A．It may be lack of government support.

B．It will move forward slowly.

C．It will develop rapidly.

D．It may fall behind Europe.

3. Which of the following best explains "erect" underlined in paragraph 4?

A．set up

B．bring up

C．turn up

D．pick up

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Chinese cannot own 5G in 2025.

B．More than half Koreans use 5G in 2025.

C．Only five countries will have 5G in 2025.

D．Europe will pay little attention to 5G in 2025.

9 . 4 Best Basketball Camps in the USA

PGC Basketball Camps

For the last few decades, PGC (point guard college) basketball camps have helped thousands of players improve a variety of skills. While the name may have you believe it's for point guards only, that's not the case.PGC basketball camps operate in a number of different states and they have over 100 camps all over the country.While many of the PGC basketball camps are aimed at youth in high school and college athletes,there are also the Skills Academy camps for those as young as the 4th grade.

Nike Basketball Camps

Nike offers introductory camps, shooting camps, overnight camps, day camps and many more. There are even camps that let you work with former or current NBA and WNBA players. One of the best things about Nike camps are the quality of coaching and instruction you will get. They also operate in nearly every state,so no matter where you are, there is likely a Nike basketball camp close. These Nike camps are also great for all ages.

NBC Basketball Camps

Since the early 1970s, NBC(Northwest Basketball Camp) has been among the world leaders in the space.Whether you are in elementary school, junior high or high school, there is an NBC basketball camp for you. These camps are offered across the USA,as well as in Canada and even the UK. The camps they offer include clinics.team camps, overnight camps, and college prep camps, just to name a few. They aim to provide you all of the tools you need to succeed in basketball and in life.

The National Basketball Academy

The National Basketball Academy (also known as TNBA) partners with NBA teams like the Bucks and Pacers to provide camps, clinics, and training for basketball players of all ages. TNBA operates in Milwaukee,Orlando. Houston. Indiana, and Cleveland. It also operates in many other nations around the world such as Brazil, France, Argentina, and Spain. These camps and clinics range from a single day to multiple weeks. They also host various tournaments(锦标赛) so you can show off the skills you have learned.

1. What do we know about PGC basketball camps?

A．They have the most camps	B．They are mainly aimed at little kids.
C．They hire some former NBA coaches.	D．Not only students of PGC can join them.

2. What do NBC Basketball Camps and the National Basketball Academy have in common?

A．They focus on teamwork.	B．They hold various tournaments.
C．They only offer long-term camps.	D．They operate both at home and abroad.

3. If you want to work with some NBA players, which camp should you choose?

A．A PGC basketball camp.	B．A Nike basketball camp.
C．A NBC basketball camp.	D．A TNBA basketball camp.

10 . The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we’ve never been before.

But just as in face to face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on line.    1    Imagine how you’d feel if you were in the other person’s shoes.

For anything you’re about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say this to the person’s face?” if the answer is no, rewrite and reread.    2    

If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so.    3    If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.

    4    Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it’s a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it’s a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn’t give you license to correct everyone else.     5    At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.

It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status. Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don’t ask such questions.

A．It’s natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.

B．Repeat the process till you feel sure that you’d feel comfortable saying the words to the person’s face.

C．Everyone was new to the network once.

D．The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.

E．When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear.

F．You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.

G．If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.