1 . Tom is an expert from a robotics company who can communicate smoothly with people through computers, phones, and other means. However, when facing the crowd on site, he will feel uneasy. His boss arranged for Tom to showcase to the audience the innovative work their company is doing. In response to the boss’ trust in him, Tom bravely began preparing for this matter.

One day, while watching TV, he happened to see a program where the ventriloquist (腹语术者) Arthur interacted with the audience through a dummy (假人) to convey information. This gave him inspiration. The next day, he discussed his idea with his colleagues in the company and everyone supported his plan. On the day of the exhibition, they arrived at the scene early and prepared everything, although Tom was still a bit nervous.

The much-anticipated presentation started. The presenter began with a light-hearted joke and then proceeded to share some interesting facts about Reality Robotics Company before revealing the innovative work the company was undertaking. Throughout the presentation, there were no pauses or instances of Tom’s dreaded phrase: “but what I really meant to say was.” The audience was impressed by the innovative product the presenter described and hoped for a demonstration to see how effective the new invention was. As the presentation drew to a close, the presenter said calmly and confidently, “And now I would like to share this stage with the man who invented me.”

Tom walked onto the stage, looking exactly like the presenter. The “identical twins” took the audience by surprise. Tom then spoke slowly, “What you have just witnessed is a demonstration of the latest invention from the company — a presentation robot.” Suddenly it all clicked and the audience erupted in cheers. Tom then explained how the company created such a robot and programmed it to speak. “As you could see and hear, it had the confidence I could never exhibit in such a presentation. We can model it into an exact copy of you.” The audience got excited at the prospect. The boss smiled approvingly. Maybe Tom deserved a promotion, he thought.

1. What’s Tom’s problem?

A．He tended to get nervous easily.

B．He failed to win his boss’ recognition.

C．Ho was not confident to speak in front of the public.

D．He can’t communicate with people in his daily life.

2. What do we know about the presenter?

A．He was quite serious.

B．He didn’t live up to Tom’s expectations.

C．He was inspired by the dummy that Arthur worked with.

D．Though confident, he was a bit nervous giving the presentation.

3. What does Tom’s company do?

A．It creates innovative robots.	B．It helps present new ideas.
C．It advertises new products.	D．It produces ventriloquist’s dummies.

4. What mainly contributes to the presentation’s success?

A．Luck and humor.	B．Teamwork and creativity.
C．Caution and responsibility.	D．Courage and friendliness.

2 . Alan Jamieson remembers seeing it for the first time: a small, black fiber floating in liquid. It resembled a hair, but when Jamieson examined it under a microscope, he realized that the fiber was clearly synthetic (人工合成) — a piece of plastic. And worryingly, his student Lauren Brooks had pulled it from the gut of a small amphipod (片脚类动物) living in one of the deepest parts of the ocean.

For the past decade, Jamieson, a marine biologist at Newcastle University, has been sending vehicles to the bottom of marine trenches (海沟), which can be as deep as the Himalayas are tall. These landers have collected amphipods — scavenger relatives of crabs and shrimp that thrive in the depths. Jamieson originally wanted to know how these animals differ from one distant trench to another. But a few years ago, he decided to analyze their body for toxic, human-made pollutants, which have been banned for decades but which persist in nature for much longer.

“It’s not a good result,” Jamieson said. “I don’t like doing this type of work.” When he submitted his findings to a scientific journal, the researchers who reviewed the paper reasonably asked how he could tell that the fibers were actually plastic. To satisfy the critics, his team chemically analyzed a subset of the fibers and found that all of it was synthetic.

Food is scarce in the deep, so amphipods eat pretty much anything, which makes them particularly vulnerable to plastics. And since they sit at the bottom of the ocean food webs, their appetite can upset entire ecosystems, “They’re like bags of peanuts,” Jamieson says, “Everything else eats amphipods — shrimp, fish — and they’ll end up consuming plastics, too. And when the fish die, they get consumed by amphipods, and it goes round and round in circles.”

“So what can we do? The International Union for the Conservation of Nature recommends we protect 30 percent of every marine habitat to address human impacts, but that will only help if we’re also sustainably managing the remaining 70 percent, reducing carbon emissions, and limiting the pollution being dumped in the ocean in the first place.”

1. Which conclusion can NOT be drawn about the fiber?

A．It has been proved to be generated by human.	B．It won’t appear again through human’s efforts.
C．It was found in the body of a small amphipod.	D．It indicates plastic pollution in the deep ocean.

2. What docs Jamieson’s research focus on?

A．The food of amphipods.

B．The habitat of amphipods.

C．The difference between amphipods in different trenches.

D．The existence of human-made pollutants in amphipods.

3. What’s the scientific journal’s initial attitude towards Jamieson’s findings?

A．Negative.

B．Doubtful.

C．Supportive.

D．Disapproving.

4. By saying “their appetite can upset entire ecosystems”, the author means ________.

A．amphipods have occupied a lot of ocean space because of their appetite

B．amphipods’ habitat should be protected so as to address human impacts

C．amphipods can produce chain effects since they are food resources of others

D．amphipods consuming too much marine resources affect the balance of nature

3 . Aptitude Tests Recommendations

Aptitude tests are helpful to job seekers of all ages. While career quizzes explore your values and work style, aptitude tests provide a more objective evaluation of your skills, helping you select a career you’re most likely to succeed in. Below are some of the best aptitude tests out there.

Clifton Strengths

The Clifton Strengths program was created based on research around leadership. The research in question pointed to common strengths among successful leaders, like strategic thinking, adaptability and communication. To complete the test, you must answer around 150 questions, each within 20 seconds. Allen Cheung, a tech blogger, notes that CliftonStrengths is more valuable than your average career test because it includes “tricky questions which aren’t as easily gamed”.

Red Bull Wingfinder

Developed and tested out by psychology experts, the Red Bull Wingfinder assesses your thinking under pressure. Questions include image sorting, logic puzzles and leadership-related questions. Once you complete the test, you’ll receive a nine-page report and career coaching tailored to your results.

SEI Development Report

The SEI Development Report is an extensive EQ aptitude test that has timed right-and-wrong answers that assess eight fundamentals, including emotional literacy, emotional management and empathy. At the end, you’ll receive a 20-page report with recommended courses on workplace EQ development.

CareerOneStop

While it only takes a few minutes to complete, the CareerOneStop Skills Assessment will help you rank both your technical and soft skills. The career suggestions at the end can be sorted by relevance, annual wages, and job outlook, coupled with with professional coaching or consultation improve your skills.

1. What do aptitude tests mainly assess for job seekers?

A．Their work ethics.	B．Their career interest.
C．Their preferred work style.	D．Their professional competence.

2. What is a unique feature of Clifton Strengths?

A．It evaluates leadership skills.	B．It is developed by experts.
C．It includes challenging questions.	D．It offers a comprehensive report.

3. Which test suits a job seeker who prefers categorized suggestions and career coaching?

A．Clift on Strengths	B．Red Bull Wingfinder
C．SEI Development Report	D．CareerOneStop

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

Benched?

Anxious, Devin sat in the back seat of the car. “I have so much energy!” he said. “Do I really have to sit and watch?”

“It’s just for one more game.” Devin’s father said as he drove into the parking lot by the outdoor basketball court. “It’s better to stay on the safe side.”

Devin sighed. “It’s been a week since I got injured,” he said. “It doesn’t hurt at all.”

But it did hurt when he was in last week’s game. He twisted to avoid a defender and ended up spraining his ankle. “The doctor said 10 days,” his father reminded him. “No jumping. You can ease back into basketball next week.”

Devin ran his fingers over the logo on his basketball uniform. He was ready for the game, but he knew he’d be spending it on the bench. The summer season was short — just eight games —and he’d already missed one.

“I just want to help my team win,” he said as he got out of the car. “I can’t do that if I’m not on the court.”

Devin loved hearing the thump (沉闷的撞击声), thump, thump of basketballs and the feeling of excitement before every game. Hip-hop music from the loudspeaker made him feel like dancing. The energy in the air would make it even harder for him not to participate.

Before the game, Coach reminded the players to make smart passes and play tough defense. Without Devin’s leadership and skill, his team would need a huge effort.

By halftime, Coach praised the players for their hard work. With Devin unable to play, the team had only one extra player, so no one was getting much rest.

The game was fierce. The score stood at 47 to 49 with three minutes left in the game. Devin sat down and rubbed his hands together. “I’m a loser here on the bench. I can do nothing to help.” he thought.

Coach called a timeout(比赛暂停) and gathered the players to give some advice.

注意：
1. 续写词数为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答.

Suddenly, Coach turned to Devin. “Do you have anything to add?”

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The game was over and his team had a two-point victory!

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5 . 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。

Two giant pandas are scheduled to depart for Madrid Zoo in Spain on Monday.

According to the agreement on international conservation cooperation and research of giant pandas     1     (sign) by China and Spain in 2007, the panda couple, Jin Xi and Zhu Yu, will begin     2     10-year stay in Spain.

Jin Xi, a male, was born on Sept 1,2020, with “Xi”     3     (mean) happiness. Zhu Yu, a female, was born on Oct 25, 2020,     4     was the Double Ninth Festival that year. Her name     5     (reflect) seasonal and natural elements, showing the profound cultural heritage of China.

Preparations are underway by China and Spain     6     an active and orderly manner to ensure the safe and healthy     7     (arrive) of the pandas and their smooth adaptation to the new environment. Among European countries, Spain has achieved the most fruitful results in the international cooperative breeding of giant pandas, and six panda cubs (幼仔)    8     (raise) successfully by China and Spain together over the past 17 years.     9     is called“panda fever”has driven cultural exchanges between the two countries, further solidifying the friendship between their people.

It is believed that with the continuation of the China-Spain giant panda cooperation research project, the two countries will further enhance protection for endangered species,     10     (positive) contributing to biodiversity conservation.

6 . I would say I totally did it.

I could sound a(n) _________ to cause people to pay attention to the children with neurological (神经系统的) diseases. I could put my _________ as a dancer to perform on stage across the country in order to raise money for these children.

I have tried a lot, and also _________ a lot.

On the other day I went to _________ money we collected to those extremely sick children. They all _________ me happily and looked at me as if I had been their long-lost family member, and one of them _________ held my hand, expressing his wish that I would come more often.

Therefore, I have made it my life _________ to help fight neurological diseases, and to inspire more young donors to participate in for _________ lives through arts.

I spend many weekends speaking at medical conferences to provide visibility (可见性) for the _________ ill children, so do my colleagues.

__________ things can happen if the arts and medicine join forces. A life can be saved somewhere in the world with funding research, __________ the medical equipment, and providing home-care services.

In these ways, the young __________ of our generation, along with our times, can come together and __________ a domino effect (多米诺骨牌效应) that we’ve been dreaming about.

I have learned that the __________ work is not something reserved for adults. I am 16 years old and I am responsible for my fellows. What happens to each of us __________ us all. I’ve only just begun to learn how to care about others.

1.

A．word

B．explosion

C．threat

D．alarm

2.

A．energies

B．talents

C．risks

D．spirits

3.

A．asked

B．responded

C．gained

D．won

4.

A．deliver

B．raise

C．make

D．accept

5.

A．glared at

B．smiled at

C．laughed at

D．shouted at

6.

A．toughly

B．securely

C．firmly

D．confidently

7.

A．goal

B．stage

C．journey

D．chance

8.

A．decorating

B．taking

C．living

D．saving

9.

A．simply

B．frequently

C．desperately

D．widely

10.

A．Foolish

B．Extraordinary

C．Funny

D．Normal

11.

A．throwing

B．comparing

C．supplying

D．carrying

12.

A．donors

B．tourists

C．customers

D．employers

13.

A．design

B．reduce

C．increase

D．create

14.

A．remarkable

B．reasonable

C．considerable

D．charitable

15.

A．affects

B．embarrasses

C．interests

D．puzzles

7 . 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 horse ranks seventh of all the animals in the Chinese zodiac (生肖). People born in the Year of the Horse are extremely lively, active and     1     (energy). Horses love to be in a crowd, and they can usually     2     (see) in such occasions as concerts, theaters, meetings, sporting occasions, and parties.     3     a sense of humor, horses are masters of talkers, and they are very comfortable     4     (get) along with, for they have the ability of instantly putting people at ease.

Sometimes, the horse is a little self-centered,     5     it doesn’t mean that he will not be interested in any problems except his own.     6    (basic), horse people are very healthy, most likely because they hold     7     positive attitude towards life.

Jobs     8     (involve) communicating with others attract horse people most. Horse people dislike taking orders. They love to take center stage and always delight     9    (audience)everywhere.

They are right there with you before you have had the chance to finish     10     you are saying. They are on to the thought in your mind even before you just have expressed it. All these guarantee their popularity and a large number of friends.

8 . A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have found that dogs do not use their tails to help stabilize their movements, which is contrary to previous research results. Instead, as they explain in their paper, the tails are used as a communications device.

The researchers began their work by noting that dogs are unique among mammalian carnivores(哺乳食肉动物) because they do not climb trees. Thus, their tails are not needed to help them survive in such an environment. They then noted that many other ground animals with tails use them for stabilization during running or jumping, Cheetahs(猎豹) , for example, use their tails to help them remain stable as they run very fast. Dogs' tails, the researchers noted, are smaller than those of tree-dwelling(树栖的) creatures and much less flexible than those found on creatures such as cats, which use them quite often to keep their balance.

To learn whether dogs' tails help stabilize their movements, the researchers dressed several sheepdogs in suits with sewn-in sensors, so that they could take down on a computer the movement of every part of the body during their running, jumping and other activities.

Overall, the researchers found that dogs do not use their tails to help them keep their balance or to change direction, or for anything else, at least physically. They note that previous research has shown that dogs use their tails to convey their mood and intentions. Fast wagging, for example, usually means the dog is happy. They suggest that while the tails of dogs may have once served a large purpose, those that live in modern times appear to only use them to show others around them how they are feeling-a very useful ability for a pack animal.

1. What's the author's purpose in mentioning cheetahs and cats in Paragraph 2?

A．To compare their tails' use with the dogs'.

B．To stress the unique function of cats' tails.

C．To emphasize the importance of dogs' life.

D．To state cheetahs' various hunting methods.

2. Why were sheepdogs requested to wear clothes with sensors?

A．To distinguish them from the real dogs.

B．To control their tails wagging frequently.

C．To keep their body balance over fast runs.

D．To record the movements of every part of their body.

3. What will happen if a dog was born without a tail?

A．It can't run as fast as a normal one.

B．It will be less flexible to make turns.

C．It will often roll over during running and jumping.

D．It can't communicate with its visual body language.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．The Removal of Dogs' Tails Is Acceptable

B．Dogs' Tails Are Not Used for Stabilization

C．Dogs' Tails Are More Flexible in Modern Times

D．The Function of Dogs' Tails Has Changed Entirely

9 . Top 3 Best Museums in the World

Whether you are a fine art or historylover, the following three museums are sure to take your breath away.

Le Louvre, Paris, France

A visit to the Louvre and its collections lets visitors discover Western art from the Middle Ages to 1848 as well as a large number of ancient civilizations. The grand palace that houses the museum. which dates back to the late twelfth century, is a true lesson in architecture: from 1200 to 2011, the most innovative architects have in turn built and developed the Louvre.

●Official website: Louvre

●Highlight: Leonardo da Vinci`s “Mona Lisa.”

The British Museum, London, UK

The British Museum in London was founded in 1753 and opened its doors six years later. It was the first national museum to cover all fields of human knowledge, open to visitors from across the world. No other museum is responsible for collections of the same depth and breadth, beauty and significance.

●Official website: British Museum

●Highlight: the Rosetta Stone.

The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

The second-largest art museum in the world, the State Hermitage Museum was founded in 1764(200 years later than The Uffizi Galleries, Florence, Italy), when Empress Catherine the Great acquired an impressive collection of works from the Berlin merchant Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky. Today, the collection of art works contains paintings, sculptures and so on.

●Official website: State Hermitage Museum

●Highlight: Golden masterpieces from Eurasia.

1. When was the British Museum, London, UK opened to the public?

A．1564.

B．1753.

C．1759.

D．1848.

2. What do the Top 3 best museums have in common?

A．They have exhibits from the Middle Ages.	B．They feature exhibits from ancient times.
C．They have exhibits concerned with kings.	D．They have both fine art and history exhibits.

3. Which is the largest art museum but one in the world?

A．Le Louvre, Paris, France.	B．The State Hermitage Museum, Russia.
C．The British Museum, London, UK.	D．The Uffizi Galleries, Florence, Italy.

10 . 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。

Wild lands across Africa are home to many rare, threatened, and endangered species. Having recognized their extraordinary value and     1     (preserve) their ecological wealth, the UNESCO classified some of these sites     2     World Heritage sites. Unfortunately, the ecological integrity of many significant landscapes is under the influence of human activity.

Let’s take the example of Ethionia’s Simien Mountains National Park. In 1996 when it entered the list of World Heritage In Danger,    3     increasing number of human settlements around the park over the years,    4     (couple) with unsustainable farming practies and overgrazing (过度放牧), had worsened the conditions of all-important wildlife habitats. Marked by the significant population decline of some species, the future of this park     5    (hang) in the balance.

However, in 2017, the park made history with its     6     (remove) from the list. a significant and remarkable achievement of the Government of Ethiopia. By then various efforts     7     (devote) to achieving this. In 2003, the Government reestablished the limits of the park, adding the Mekeserya and Limalimo Wildlife Reserves.    8     (effect) community-driven conservation strategies are instrumental in preventing further ecological loss. The authorities have developed a grazing strategy     9     aim is to greatly reduce the grazing pressure on the park. Plus, alternative livelihoods through tourism assisted communities     10     (great) in developing conservation-friendly economies in the landscape.