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。

Chinese archeologists have successfully unearthed an animal bronze statue at the Sanxingdui Ruins in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.     1     (weigh) more than 300 grams, the mythical beast is about one meter tall and one meter long and it is also the largest animal bronze statue ever     2     (see).

The bronze statue looks like a mythical beast     3     a large mouth, slim waist and four feet. Of note, a human figure wearing a long coat stands     4     (exact) on the head of the beast. Researchers think that it may show that the person is riding or controlling the beast.

Zhao Hao, the researcher in charge, explains that since the excavation of the Sanxingdui Ruins first started in 1986, all the animal statues     5     (be) small, around 20-30 centimeters long, but the     6    (discover) of the new bronze statue sets a new record, and as of now, is     7     only large-sized animal statue.

The chest of the beast also sports the image of a tree. “This tree,     8     was directly cast on the beast, reflects a fact that indicates that the Sanxingdui people regarded     9     (tree) as a kind of remarkable thing,” Zhao said.

So far, nearly 14,000     10     (culture) relics have been extracted from the sacrificial pits at Sanxingdui.

2 . Graduation Day is a memorable experience for all who participate. Families and friends _________ to celebrate the accomplishment, and students are _________ about what the future holds and nearly can’t wait to hug tomorrow. But when duty calls—it doesn’t matter what _________ it is, you answer the call.

Six Long Island High School students recently graduated, but they’ll _________ more than getting their graduation certificate. As they were taking photos excitedly after the ceremony, they _________ to a garage fire.

Often during an _________, one never knows what they are heading into. In this case, the students _________ responding to a structure fire at one of their fellow graduates’ home. _________, the fire was put out quickly.

The six students who controlled the fire have been _________ for this type of scene for years since they became junior volunteer __________. But this was the first time they had got involved.

All are grateful for the students’ __________ and wish them well.

The students admitted the night before that they __________ about what would happen if a fire occurred on their graduation day. The punchline (笑点): it actually __________. And they handled it very well.

Their graduation day didn’t end in the __________ way, but it will still be one to remember according to Ryan, one of the heroes. He said, “We definitely remember it as a __________ memory.”

1.

A．agree

B．gather

C．promise

D．combine

2.

A．excited

B．serious

C．worried

D．cautious

3.

A．experience

B．difficulty

C．occasion

D．campaign

4.

A．expect

B．do

C．remember

D．admit

5.

A．kept

B．led

C．contributed

D．responded

6.

A．assessment

B．explosion

C．interaction

D．emergency

7.

A．ended up

B．went on

C．felt like

D．adapted to

8.

A．Obviously

B．Naturally

C．Fortunately

D．Accordingly

9.

A．training

B．standing

C．applying

D．calling

10.

A．organizers

B．soldiers

C．laborers

D．firefighters

11.

A．gifts

B．actions

C．company

D．warning

12.

A．joked

B．heard

C．quarrelled

D．complained

13.

A．stayed

B．happened

C．fell

D．existed

14.

A．right

B．unique

C．traditional

D．innovative

15.

A．terrible

B．distant

C．virtual

D．cool

3 . A food allergy (过敏) is a medical condition that occurs when the body’s protection system perceives certain foods as a threat and responds to them with an allergic reaction.

Symptoms (症状) of a food allergy

    1     However, a severe reaction can take up to a few hours following exposure. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. And they may differ each time a specific allergen appears. Symptoms can include: a skin rash or hives, swelling of the face or lips, or feeling lightheaded or dizzy.     2     That can send the body into shock or make it difficult to breathe.

Judging a food allergy

Doctors consider a number of factors when investigating a food allergy. Those include both a patient’s symptoms and family history of allergies. A physical examination may be performed to rule out any other conditions.     3    

Treating a food allergy

It may not be possible for a patient to completely avoid foods that induce (导致) an allergic reaction. For minor reactions, you can take some medicine. For severe reactions, however, turn to doctors for help.

    4    

The only sure way to prevent an allergic reaction to food is to carefully avoid the allergens. This can be a difficult process. That requires patients to carefully study food labels to ensure the food is safe for them.     5     So it’s necessary to inform family or friends of the food that can cause a food allergy.

A．Avoiding harm from allergy.

B．Preventing an allergic reaction.

C．Not everyone knows what a food allergy is.

D．But many people don’t know the allergens.

E．Other tests can include blood test or oral food challenge.

F．An allergic reaction to food usually occurs within minutes.

G．For some people, certain allergens can bring a severe reaction.

4 . If you’re in the market for a new food or water dish for your cat, you might want to check out Free the Ocean’s Bamboo Cat Bowls. These are made from bamboo fibers and rice husks(稻壳).

The presence of bamboo—used as a renewable filler in the dish’s composition—is part of what makes it greener. Bamboo, which is technically a grass, grows faster than trees. Not surprisingly, it produces more oxygen and absorbs more carbon dioxide than trees.

Rice husk is a byproduct of rice production that poses a challenge to farmers, due to its resistance to decomposition (分解), digestion, and low nutritional value as animal feed. Its use as a filler provides a purpose for an otherwise useless material and, along with the bamboo, reduces the need for plastic fillers.

While plastic is still needed to make the cat bowl, the rationale behind their increased eco-friendliness is that less actual plastic is required when more natural fillers are used. The total amount of plastic required to make each product is reduced, because the bamboo fibres make up a significant percentage of the overall composite(合成) material.

Plastic cat dishes harbor bacteria even if pet owners clean them regularly, which can put your cat’s health at risk. However, the bamboo cat bowl is BPA-free and will not release harmful chemicals into your pet’s water the way that conventional plastic can. Bamboo is naturally antibacterial. And, of course, you can throw it in the top rack of the dishwasher for easy cleaning.

One customer said, “I prefer these cat food bowls and so do my cats. The cats like the low lip that makes it easy to eat out of and I like the fact that they’re made of bamboo and that purchasing them makes a difference for plastic pollution! Easy to wash in the dishwasher.”

1. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To recommend a new product.

B．To introduce the benefits of bamboos.

C．To raise people’s environmental awareness.

D．To call on people to make good use of bamboos.

2. What does the underlined word “rationale” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Cost.

B．Reason.

C．Doubt.

D．Function.

3. What can we learn about the bamboo cat bowl?

A．It is cheap to buy.	B．It is light to carry.
C．It is safe to use.	D．It is easy to make.

4. How is paragraph 5 developed?

A．By listing numbers.	B．By giving examples.
C．By asking questions.	D．By making comparisons.

5 . My mother was a cook. Through her I learned to appreciate how a handful of ingredients could create delicious, nutritious meals on tight budgets. And in our home, nothing was ever wasted, as we shopped for food needs as opposed to wants.

I talk about all this because I’m absolutely shocked by the price of groceries. And, as someone who has been writing about the food industry for decades, and having weathered the economic depression when the price was also high—I have never seen things as bad as they are today.

Just recently, I couldn’t bring myself to purchase three small potatoes for almost $7. I saw cucumbers for $3.99 EACH. Some stores had grapes at a ridiculous $6.99 a pound. Add to that the alarming increase in everyday food, like coffee, milk and dairy, no wonder everyone is feeling the pinch(拮据).

I went shopping on the weekend, and came out with $186 worth of food in three grocery bags. I returned two items immediately. I purchased a liter of milk that had been marked down 50%—but I didn’t catch in time that the cashier forgot to ring in the discount, and charged me full price.

As I just feed my husband and myself, I can afford to purchase more organic proteins, like chicken. But I can also appreciate not every family can afford to do so, which is my major concern.

Can the increase of food prices be slowed down or even stopped? With the increasing consumer demand for foods not in season or readily available, plus people looking for fast convenience, I do believe the answer lies within us: We need to take back control over the foods we eat. Stop listening to all the hype (宣传) that convenience is better than cooking creativity, and just get back to basics.

People need to go back to basics, learn some fundamental kitchen essentials and truly be mindful of cooking practices. Just as an old saying goes, if you give someone a fish, they’ll eat for a day, but if you teach someone to fish, they’ll eat forever.

1. What might be the author?

A．A cook.

B．A writer.

C．A publisher.

D．A businesswoman.

2. Why did the author return two items when shopping?

A．They cost too much.	B．She took the items by mistake.
C．The cashier made a mistake.	D．She found they were of no use.

3. How does the author feel about the current situation?

A．Puzzled.

B．Helpless.

C．Angry.

D．Worried.

4. What is the author’s advice according to the text?

A．Do more cooking at home.	B．Control food consumption.
C．Purchase more organic proteins.	D．Learn to fish if you like eating fish.

6 . Standing Indian Campground

For those who want world-class whitewater rafting(漂流)

·Location: Located inside the Nantahala National Forest

·Campground Contact: (828)524-6441

·Park Hours: Open 24 hours

·Campground Website

Standing Indian Campground is one of several campgrounds located inside the Nantahala National Forest. Established in 1920, the Nantahala National Forest got its name from the Cherokee word meaning “Land of the Noonday Sun”. The half-a-million-acre forest is also one of four managed by the United States Forest Service and is settled deep within the mountains.

The National Forest is also home to three appointed Wilderness Areas and two Wild and Scenic Rivers. These famed rivers also offer world-class kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, boating, water-skiing, fishing, and swimming. For hikers, the famous Appalachian Trail runs directly through the forest, so don’t be alarmed if you see a hiker walking on the trail. In addition, like many national forests in North Carolina, camping is free of charge at several spots in Nantahala National Forest. At this campground, you can also camp at a height of 3,880 feet under evergreens near the Nantahala River.

The campground also features several loops (环形) that are perfect for tent camping and large enough for RVs. In addition, Standing Indian is a convenient spot for travellers passing through, yet ideal enough for those who want to stay longer.

Campground Breakdown:

·88 Sites in Total

·Standard Nonelectric Premium Site: $20 per night

·Standard Site: $20 per night

·Group Standard Nonelectric: $75 per night, accommodates up to 25 people

·Double Site: $40 per night

Standing Indian Facilities: Picnic tables, fire rings, toilets, showers

1. What is the name “Nantahala National Forest” related to?

A．A service.

B．An Indian.

C．A word.

D．A mountain.

2. What activity can people do in Standing Indian Campground?

A．Skiing.

B．Rowing.

C．Hunting.

D．Surfing.

3. Which site is suitable for a team of 20 students?

A．Double Site.	B．Standard Site.
C．Standard Nonelectric Premium Site.	D．Group Standard Nonelectric.

7 . What makes a word real? Who has the power to make those kinds of official decisions about words? Those are the questions many people have in mind. When most people say a word isn’t real, what they mean is that it doesn’t appear in a dictionary. That, of course, raises some other questions, including, who writes dictionaries?

Now, dictionaries are good resources, but they are changeable. If you ask dictionary editors, what they’ll tell you is that they’re just trying to keep up with people as people change the language. They’re watching what people say and what people write and trying to figure out what’s going to stick and what’s not going to stick.

Every January, dictionary editors go to the American Dialect Society Meeting every year, where among other things, they decide on the word of the year. There are about 200 or 300 people who come. Some of them are the best known linguists(语言学家) in the United States. In the past, some of the winners have been “staycation” to describe a vacation spent at home and “tweet” to describe a post made on the social networking service Twitter.

So how does a word get into a dictionary? It gets in because people use it and people keep using it, and dictionary editors are paying attention to people. If a community of speakers is using a word and knows what it means, it’s real. That word might be informal and that word might be a word that you think is illogical(不合逻辑的) or unnecessary, but as long as people are using the word, it is real. I hope that what you can do is to find language change not annoying but fun and interesting, just the way dictionary editors do. I hope you can enjoy being part of the creativity that is continually remaking our language and keeping it alive.

1. Why do dictionaries change over time?

A．Speakers keep changing language.

B．Linguists often make up new words.

C．Dictionary editors change every year.

D．Words in the dictionary are out of date.

2. Who has the right to decide the word of the year?

A．New words inventors.	B．American Officials.
C．Dictionary editors.	D．Famous linguists.

3. What does the underlined word “staycation” mean in paragraph 3?

A．Taking a holiday while working.	B．Working online at home.
C．Staying at home for the moment.	D．Going on a vacation at home.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards language changing?

A．Worried.

B．Positive.

C．Uninterested.

D．Confused.

8 . 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。

In order to add variety to our lives, a tug- of-war (拔河) competition was held by our school recently. Before the game, we were quite unsure of ourselves, as we had no significant advantage over our competitors. We even joked, “we’ll be satisfied just as long as we don’t get last place.”

Though we had no great ambitions, everyone looked forward to the game and took it pretty seriously. Right before the games started, our participants gathered together to discuss the right strategy, while the rest of us formed a cheer leading team.

Finally, the first match began. Fortunately, neither of the two competing classes were particularly strong rivals. Despite being tired, our first victory came smoother than expected. After that first success, we all gained some confidence. A day later in the semi-finals, we were determined to make it into the top two—and we did it!

The final game was the toughest. We faced off with the champions from the last game: Class 5. By the time we arrived at the playground, we were excited to discover, unlike the other classes, almost all of our teachers were there to cheer us on!

However, that excitement didn’t last very long. As we went up to compete with the class that had won with a score of 2:0, we were once more full of doubt - how could we possibly beat them?

The cheers of the crowd were deafening. The instant we heard the whistle, we fell back with all of our might and held onto the rope as tightly as we could. At first, it was unclear who had the advantage. It seemed like centuries, and we were suddenly amazed to find that the marker was slowly moving towards our side.

注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1

Encouraged, we pulled harder and harder.

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Paragraph 2

As the competition was over, the result was announced.

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9 . 假如你叫李华，你校银城中学将举办“和英雄人物面对面”的交流活动，想邀请在2020年东京奥运会上荣获男子举重(Men’s weightlifting)冠军的谌利军参加。请你给他写封邀请函。内容包括：
1). 对谌利军的诚挚邀请(时间、地点、活动内容);
2). 邀请的原由：对奥运英雄人物的敬佩，特别是谌利军自幼勤学苦练，多次获奖。
注意:
1)词数80左右。开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数;
2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Chen,
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We’re looking forward to your reply!

Sincerely yours,

Li Hua

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。

Effect of green diets

Vegetarian and vegan (严格的素食主义) diets are popular, and many consider them to be overall healthier. However, a new study has showed those who remove meat    1    their diets may be at a    2    (high) risk of bone fractures (骨折).

    3    (Researcher) at Oxford and Bristol universities analyzed data from nearly 55,000 men and women    4    (live) in the UK, including people who eat meat    5    people who are vegetarians and vegans. The scientists    6    followed the participants for 17 years on average monitored their hospital records and death certificates.

Over the course of the study, the scientists    7    (find) vegans had more chances of total fractures. And it resulted in close to 20 more cases per 1,000 people over a 10-year period     8    (compare) to people who ate meat.

The finding has raised concerns. The National Health Service of the United Kingdom recommends that vegetarians    9    (careful) consider their intake of adequate calcium, iron and vitamin B12    10    (keep) a balanced diet.