2 . 请在方框中选择合适的词汇，填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。
注意：（1）每个选项至多只能使用一次；（2）方框中有一个多余词汇。

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A 1.6-metre-tall robot may soon become the best friend for lonely elderly people, as Chinese scientists are making the final sprint(冲刺) towards its market launch(启动), said a senior researcher on the robot project on Saturday.

“We     1     testing the exact functions and ways to reduce the cost     2     an expected market launch of the robot in two to three years,” said Li Ruifeng, a member of the project.

He said the team hoped to reduce the cost     3     the robot can be priced at 30, 000 to 50, 000 yuan, which is expected to be an affordable price for most of China’s better-off families.

The robot has been developed with the     4     of fetching food and medicine, sounding alarms     5     water or gas leakage(泄露), sending texts or video images via     6     communications, and even singing a song or playing chess     7     its masters.

Li said that the robot, developed independently in China, has technology at the same     8     as those in Western labs.

China set about the research of the robot in 2007, when it was listed as a national key project. It is backed by government funding. China has the world’s largest elderly population with 159 million people over 60,     9     12 percent of its total population. According to a survey by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, more than 10 million caregiver s and nurses are needed to attend to the elderly, as most of Chinese elderly prefer to live their     10     lives at home.

6 . Family: Poems — by Mr. Keith Keenan

Kindle $0.00; Hardcover $12.50; Paperback $7.00.

The poet describes personal thoughts and feelings in a lyrical journey to understand and celebrate his family. “Family” looks at living honestly in places, not illusions. Figurative (形象的) language, a love of metaphor and sharp images all make the poems work.

Time to Heal — by Aleandra Vasiliu

Kindle $9.99; Hardcover $21.94; Paperback $12.64.

From the bestselling author comes an inspirational poetry book about love, healing, and growth. It is a reminder to strive to change for the better. Featuring more than 130 uplifting poems and black-and-white illustrations, it’s a great companion when you need to embrace self-love and personal transformation.

Seeds from a Birch Tree — by Clark Strand

Kindle $9.99; Hardcover $26.80; Paperback $16.95.

Seeds from a Birch Tree makes nature into a spiritual path. Its message was simple: Haiku teaches us to return to nature by following the seasons — seventeen syllables at a time. With its mix of poetry and memoir (回忆录), the book guides us to the joy hidden in plain sight, leading us to get into a good state of body and mind.

A Poem for Every Day — by Allie Esiri

Kindle $9.99; Hardcover $28.05; Audio CD $18.05.

This audio book is a collection of 366 poems which link to events on key dates—funny for April Fools’ Day, festive for Christmas. This is the perfect gift for poetry lovers of all ages. These poems are informative, peaceful, and energetic!

There are a large number of poetry collections on Amazon. More information, please click here.

1. How much will you pay if you are to buy a hardcover edition of a book on haiku?

A．$12.50.

B．$21.94.

C．$26.80.

D．$28.05.

2. According to the text, what can we learn about the books?

A．Family: Poems features plain language.

B．Time to Heal features colorful illustrations.

C．Seeds from a Birch Tree focuses on human nature.

D．A Poem for Every Day focuses on festive celebrations.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A．A marketing website.	B．A literature magazine.
C．A book review.	D．A news report.

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 best time to see beautiful lanterns is during the Lantern Festival (元宵节),     1    falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. Last year it was on Feb.8th, marking the end of Spring Festival. However, because of the COVID-19 (新型冠状病毒), we had to stay     2     home last year.

As is known to us,     3     (watch) lanterns is a great activity. Lanterns are in different kinds of sizes and shapes, from animals to plants and flowers.     4     (make) it more fun, people paste riddles (贴谜语) on the lanterns. In some     5     (place), people “like releasing sky” lanterns (放天灯), which     6     (call) Kongming Lanterns. A sky lantern is a small hot-air balloon made of paper with an opening at the bottom where there is a small fire source. When the bright lights fly high in the sky, people can bless members     7    make wishes. In old times, the Lantern Festival was also     8     (interest). At that time, young girls were not allowed to go out very often except during certain festivals. Therefore, looking at lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other. A line from Xin Qiji,     9     poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this: “Restless, I searched for her in thousands, hundreds of ways.     10     (sudden) I turned, and there she was in the receding light.”

8 . It was May 17,2015, and Brian, then 36, had been out of communication distance since the 13th. Brian climbed the hill next to his temporary camp and scanned his hand-held radio, hoping to catch a signal. Realizing search planes would have a hard time spotting him, he, for the first time since losing contact, felt a strong sense of hopelessness. In the distance, a wolf howled and Brian howled back. Then he made his decision: if he was ever going to see his family again, he’d just have to start walking.

On May 17, Brian decided to make his move, filled his bag with necessary things, picked up his gun and started walking though it was raining. Brian walked well into the night, making his way about 15 miles until he couldn’t walk anymore. But the next stretch was harder, the land hillier. Keep climbing, he’d tell himself, and you’ll see a hunting shelter just over the hill top. Then he’d make it to the top only to see another hill. To make matters worse, his core body temperature was falling below the usual level as a result of being in severe cold for a long time, putting his life at risk. For the first time, he began to panic. He knew if he didn’t move quickly, he’d die.

Three days into his voyage on foot, with little water, he was becoming dangerously dehydrated. Falling and lying on the ground, Brian dreamed of his family as if hearing his daughters constantly laughing. Suddenly, Brian sat up. “I want to see my wife, I want to see my kids grow up”, he thought, rising to his feet. “I’ll start walking.”

Brian moved on with heavy steps. About five miles from Repulse Bay, he spotted radio towers — the first sign of a community. He struggled forward until he saw a shelter at the top of the hill. With the last of his energy, he climbed up and broke in, where he slept solidly for 12 hours. The walk into town the next day was easy. Brain arrived at 5:30 am on May 20.

Today, safe at home, Brian still gets emotional remembering the welcome he received. “Everyone was very happy everywhere I went,” he says.

1. What made Brian feel hopeless?

A．Losing contact with the outside.	B．Little hope of being rescued.
C．The break-down of his radio.	D．The appearance of wolves.

2. What threatened Brian most during his journey?

A．Changeable weather.	B．Challenging mountainous areas.
C．Dangerously low body temperature.	D．Great loneliness and panic.

3. What led to his final survival?

A．His determination to reunite with his family.	B．The desire to explore the wilderness further.
C．The hope of finding a hunting shelter.	D．The encouragement of his family.

4. What might be the best title of the passage?

A．Conquer myself.	B．Mountain adventure
C．The challenge of nature.	D．A journey back home.

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。

Joey was so excited that he could hardly wait to get to the store. He walked so fast that his sister Beth had to run. On his way from school he had seen that baseball cap in the Rogers’ store window. Only a dollar, and this was the last cap! Joey had been longing for the cap for a long time. He wanted it most because nearly every boy at school had one.

Joey thought of his piggy bank, into which he put every coin earned by running errands (差使) for several months. Joey raced home. He held the fat iron pig opened it carefully, and poured out the coins. Ten… twenty… thirty… ninety cents. If only he had one more dime (十分硬币)! Lost in thought, Joey stared out the window.

“What’s wrong, Joey?” asked Mother. Joey told her about the money and the cap. “If you give me what you have, I’ll add a dime,” Mother said, handing him a dollar bill. Joey jumped up, “Oh, thanks, Mom. That’s great!”

And away went Joey and Beth to the store with the dollar bill in Joey’s pocket. They turned the last corner. Ahead was a group of boys and girls talking heatedly and looking down at the sidewalk. One of the children was Ronny, a new boy who had been in this town only for a short time. Ronny’s father had been sick so there wasn’t much money for extras—like a baseball cap.

“What’s the matter?” Beth asked, anxiously.

“It’s Ronny,” answered Susan. “He’s been working and finally saved up a whole dollar, but now it’s lost!”

Joey went over to Ronny. “We’ll all help look. We’ll find it!”

“Ronny was going to get that last cap in the Rogers’ window,” cut in Susan.

“I want it a lot. I want to join them,” Ronny said slowly.

Suddenly Joey remembered how Ronny had watched the fellows playing baseball his eyes lighting up eagerly as they shouted and ran.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。

Joey stared at the ground, thinking hard.

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Forcing a smile, Joey showed Beth the empty pocket.

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10 . The University of Arkansas offers an exciting campus life that is culturally, intellectually and socially enriching. Every semester offers opportunities to attend musical performances, theater productions, art exhibits, poetry reading and hundreds of other events.

Registered Student Organizations

On our campus, you will find 380 Registered Student Organizations （RSOs）, from special interests to professional groups: It is easy and rewarding to get involved. Students are able to create, budget, plan and govern their own organizations and events. Current RSOs can be academic, professional or grounded in special interests. And if you don’t find one you like, you can even start your own.

Arts and Culture

From art galleries and symphonies to film series and rock concerts, the University of Arkansas has a multitude of events and facilities to enrich your educational experience. The Multicultural Center exists to enhance the University of Arkansas academic experience by preparing students for life in a diverse society.

Center for Community Engagement

The Center for Community Engagement （CCE）offers service programs for students, student groups and staff. Programs include food programs, mentorship and several volunteer opportunities through the Volunteer Action Center. CCF. serves as a catalyst（催化剂）between the campus and the community through the core values of being Relationship Focused, Student Driven and Service Minded. It also supports a network of student leaders, local agencies and University of Arkansas departments to create sustainable solutions through leadership experience, collaboration and service.

1. What can you do if you get involved in RSOs?

A．Get a financial reward.

B．Run organizations on your own.

C．Carry out events as required.

D．Conduct studies with professors.

2. What role does CCE mainly play?

A．It serves students and their parents.

B．It enriches students’ volunteer experiences.

C．It connects the campus and the community.

D．It creates solutions with support from the Internet.

3. In which column of the university website can you probably find the text?

A．Academics.	B．Student Life.
C．Cost & Aid.	D．School Visits & Fairs.