1 . The problem of robocalls has gotten so bad that many people now refuse to pick up calls from numbers they don’t know. By next year, half of the calls we receive will be scams (欺诈). We are finally waking up to the severity (严重性) of the problem by supporting and developing a group of tools, apps and approaches intended to prevent scammers from getting through. Unfortunately, it’s too little, too late. By the time these “solutions” become widely available (有效的), scammers will have moved onto cleverer means. In the near future, it’s not just going to be the number you see on your screen that will be in doubt. Soon you will also question whether the voice you’re hearing is actually real.

That’s because there are a number of powerful voice manipulation (处理) and automation technologies that are about to become widely available for anyone to use. At this year’s I/O Conference, a company showed a new voice technology able to produce such a convincing human—sounding voice that it was able to speak to a receptionist (接待员) and book a reservation without detection.

These developments are likely to make our current problems with robocalls much worse. The reason that robocalls are a headache has less to do with amount than precision. A decade of data breaches (数据侵入) of personal information has led to a situation where scammers can easily learn your mother’s name, and far more. Armed with this knowledge, they’re able to carry out individually targeted campaigns (活动) to cheat people. This means. for example, that a scammer could call you from what looks to be a familiar number and talk to you using a voice that sounds exactly like your bank teller’s, ricking you into “confirming” your address, mother’s name, and card number. Scammers follow money, so companies will be the worst hit. A lot of business is still done over the phone, and much of it is based on trust and existing relationships. Voice manipulation technologies may weaken that gradually.

We need to deal with the insecure nature of our telecom networks. Phone carriers and consumers need to work together to find ways of determining and communicating what is real. That might mean either developing a uniform way to mark videos and images, showing when and who they were made by or abandoning phone calls altogether and moving towards data-based communications—using apps like Face Time or WhatsApp, which can be tied to your identity.

Credibility is hard to earn but easy to lose, and the problem is only going to harder from here on out.

1. How does the author feel about the solutions to problem of robocalls?

A．Terrified	B．Confused.
C．Embarrassed.	D．Disappointed.

2. Taking advantage of the new technologies, scammer can ______.

A．aim at victims precisely	B．damage databases easily
C．start campaigns rapidly	D．spread information widely

3. What does the passage imply?

A．Honest y is the best policy.

B．Technologies can be double-edited.

C．There are more solutions than problems.

D．Credibility holds the key to development.

4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A．Where the Problem of Robocalls Is Rooted

B．Who Is to Blame for the Problem of Roboealls

C．Why Robocalls Are About to Get More Dangerous

D．How Robocalls Are Affecting the World of Technology

2 . 你校正在举办以“The Traditional Chinese Festival I Like Best”为题的英语征文大赛。请你写一篇短文参赛。
内容包括：1、最喜欢春节；2、节日简介；3.喜欢的原因。
注意：1、词数100左右(标题已给，不计入总词数)；
2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

The Traditional Chinese Festival I Like Best

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3 . In 2013, my husband Robin took a new job in Ghana. Were located from London, where I worked as a photographer, to the capital, Accra. Robin worked, but my visa didn’t permit me to, and I was left homesick and lacking_________.With few people around, I turned to_________.I photographed horses and considered the outdoors the place where I felt most_________.

In September 2018, after one bad thunderstorm, I found a bird, barely a month old, on the ground. He was _________by his flock(群). His eyes were shut, too young to_________alone. I placed him in a cardboard box and stayed up all night, researching how to_________him. I spoke to an expert who said it would take 12 weeks to prepare him for the_________.

For the next 84 days, the _________bird lived on me. He would fly alongside me. He learned to fly, he’d make short _________from my hand, to my shoulder, and then settled on my hair. I__________named him because I had to__________myself that he needed to return to the wild. In return for putting his life back on course, he__________me by giving me purpose.

Three months later, he was__________enough and flying farther from me. It was time for him to go. The non a clear day when his flock re turned, Robin and I took him out and the little bird flew away with them.

__________him taught me how to live in the present. That, along with the__________that any little creature can make a difference, is what he left me.

1.

A．purpose

B．interest

C．experience

D．confidence

2.

A．family

B．sports

C．nature

D．school

3.

A．grateful

B．alive

C．stressed

D．scared

4.

A．bullied

B．spotted

C．surrounded

D．abandoned

5.

A．survive

B．fight

C．escape

D．play

6.

A．care about

B．tend to

C．focus on

D．feed on

7.

A．travel

B．stay

C．wild

D．change

8.

A．energetic

B．precious

C．ordinary

D．tiny

9.

A．noises

B．dances

C．flights

D．stops

10.

A．seldom

B．again

C．once

D．never

11.

A．remind

B．promise

C．cheat

D．inspire

12.

A．entrusted

B．honored

C．rewarded

D．recognized

13.

A．smart

B．strong

C．calm

D．flexible

14.

A．Raising

B．Tracking

C．Curing

D．Observing

15.

A．wish

B．fact

C．virtue

D．lesson

4 . Some China Podcasts (播客) to Listen to

Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer to China, there’s always more to learn about this awesome country. To help in your never-ending thirst for knowledge, we’ve rounded up some most entertaining China-focused podcasts that hit on everything from history to business.

Tech Buzz China by Pandaily

Tech Buzz China by Pandaily is a technology podcast about China’s innovations. Its co-hosted by Rui Ma and Ying Lu, who are both seasoned China-watchers with years of experience working in the technology space in the country. They share and discuss the most important tech news from China every week.

The China History Podcast

Started in 2010, Laszlo Montgomery presents topics that cover 5, 000 years of Chinese history and culture. The show has a lot of unknown and interesting history lessons that help provide more color as to why China is the way it is. Topics like the history of Tang poetry, or the Hokkien people are analyzed and explored.

China Untold

The China Untold podcast is a program that aims to introduce listeners to lesser-known stories from the Middle Kingdom. From urban tales and extinct religions to China’s role in the exploration of space, this podcast hosted by Matt Bossons, is your essential guide to the unusual and wonderful aspects of the world’s most highly populated nation.

The Wasai Show

The Wasai Show is hosted by Ne to Trevino from Mexico and Alice He who is a local Chinese. In each episode, stories are collected from listeners about a topic and shared in a funny way by both comedians. The first half of the show is presented in English, followed by a Chinese section.

1. Who are the podcasts intended for?

A．Foreigners in China.	B．Chinese historians.
C．Technology enthusiasts.	D．Podcast hosts in China.

2. Which podcast may talk about ancient poems?

A．Tech Buzz China by Pan daily	B．The China History Podcast
C．China Untold	D．The Wasai Show

3. What do we know about The Wasai Show according to the text?

A．It is a talk show about local Chinese life.

B．It has a single host discussing various topics.

C．It features two hosts sharing stories from listeners.

D．It includes interviews with experts on Chinese culture.

5 . 读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Mary waited anxiously for her turn in the empty dressing room. Never had she been so nervous before. This competition was of great importance to her comeback. “If I can win today,” she said to herself, “I can dance on the national stage next month.” Three months ago, her left arm was seriously injured in a car accident. After the medical treatment, she began to recover slowly. She practiced over and over again in order to regain her dancing skills.

“Hi, Mary,” in rushed her friend Jessica. “How is your arm? Is it going to influence your performance?”

“I guess it can be tolerated for I am to win the match.” said Mary with a determined look.

“Admirable! But I hear that a girl called Linda is really gifted and strong. She can be your real well-matched competitor. Come on!”

After Jessica left, Mary decided to practice her most difficult spin (旋转). “If I don’t try harder, I won’t grasp this chance.” She thought. But her arm began to hurt, making her worried. “Mary, what makes you think you have a chance tonight?” she said to herself. After the pain was gone, she continued to warm up.

A slim girl hurried in and put down an equipment bag on the chair. Then, she took out her dance dress quickly and put it on skillfully. Seeing Mary, she smiled politely and said “Hi, I’m Linda. I am the next one to you!” Mary nodded in reply but felt uncomfortable. “This is just my competitor. Because of her, I may lose tonight.” Her mind was wandering when Linda let out a scream, “Oh, God, I can’t find my music tape!” Linda searched her bag but in vain (徒劳). “It may be missing on the way.” With these words, she then rushed out.

注意：1.所续写短文的词数不少于80字；
2.续写部分为一段，请在答题卡相应的位置作答。
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Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bag.

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6 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Spring Festival is     1     most important festival in China. It is meant     2     (celebrate) the beginning of a new year on the Chinese calendar.

The Spring Festival     3     (represent) by family reunion and enjoying life. What many people like best is setting off     4     (firework), which is a popular activity during the festival. Children are fond of the festival very much, when they can wear new clothes and have delicious food like dumplings, which are     5     (tradition) Chinese food. They can also get some money     6     was put in red envelopes from their parents for good luck.     7     (typical), people put up new couplets (对联) on the door for good fortune. The Spring Festival     8     (last) about 15 days, during which people visit relatives and friends sending their Spring Festival greetings.

With more and more people     9     (enjoy) the Spring Festival around the world, it has become more popular. People hold the     10     (believe) that the Spring Festival has a rich cultural meaning and will be valued forever.

7 . What does the man mean?

A．Tony always worries a lot.

B．Tony likes riding bikes.

C．Tony is expert at repairing bikes.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

If you are given the opportunity    1    (sing) together with hundreds of other people while at home alone, you can take part in a virtual choir. All you need is a video camera and    2    Internet connection. A virtual choir helps connect ordinary people together and enables them to add their voices    3     those of other individuals and become part of the global community, which    4    (prove) to be a positive influence on the lives of many people.

The virtual choir was created by award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre,     5     began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988. He was moved by Mozart’s classical music during his study at the University of Nevada. After graduation, his    6    (origin) compositions began to be familiar to singers and choirs. In 2009, he received a video of a girl who was singing one of his works.     7    (inspire), he asked his fans to make videos, which he then joined together into one    8    (perform). His first virtual choir has received millions of views on the Internet. Since then, the virtual choir     9    (become) a worldwide phenomenon. The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice, thus    10    (make) the world a better place.