4 . Masks that helped save lives are proving a deadly danger for wildlife, with birds and sea creatures trapped in the shocking number of thrown-away facial coverings. Single-use masks have been found around pavements, waterways and beaches worldwide. Worn once, the thin protective materials can take hundreds of years to decompose. “Face masks aren't going away any time soon—but when we throw them away, these items can harm the environment and the animals,” Ashley Fruno of animal rights group PETA said.

In Britain, a gull was rescued by the RSPCA after its legs became tangled in the straps of a mask for up to a week. The animal welfare charity took it to a wildlife hospital for treatment before its release.

The biggest impact may be in the water. More than 1.5 billion masks made their way into the world's oceans last year, accounting for around 6,200 extra tonnes of ocean plastic pollution, according to environmental group Oceans Asia.

Conservationists in Brazil found one mask inside the stomach of a penguin after its body was washed up on a beach, while a dead pufferfish was discovered caught inside another off the coast of Miami. French campaigners found a dead crab trapped in a mask near the Mediterranean. Masks and gloves are “particularly problematic” for sea creatures, says George Leonard, chief scientist from NGO Ocean Conservancy. “When those plastics break down in the environment, they then enter the food chain and impact entire ecosystems.” he added.

There has been a shift towards greater use of reusable cloth masks as the pandemic has worn on, but many are still using the lighter single-use varieties. Campaigners have urged people to bin them properly and cut the straps to reduce the risk of animals becoming trapped. Oceans Asia has also called on governments to increase fines for littering and encourage the use of washable masks.

1. What's Paragraph 1 mainly about?

A．The problem of littering masks.	B．The long time to break down masks.
C．The threat of masks to wildlife.	D．The protective use of masks to people.

2. What did the animal welfare charity do to the gull?

A．They gave first aid to the bird.	B．They released the bird at once.
C．They kept the bird for about a week.	D．They sent the bird to hospital.

3. How is Paragraph 4 developed?

A．By providing examples.	B．By giving explanations.
C．By making comparisons.	D．By analyzing causes.

4. Which measure has been taken to help solve the problem?

A．Forbidding the use of single-use masks.	B．Wearing reusable cloth masks.
C．Cutting the masks up before throwing.	D．Increasing fines for binning masks.

5 . 假定你是李华。你的好友Rick对中国文化非常的感兴趣。他来信希望了解即将到来的端午节，请你给他回信。内容要点：
(1)介绍端午节基本情况 (时间、意义、风俗等)；
(2)邀请他来中国过端午节。
注意：(1)词数 80左右；(2)可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
Dear Rick,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours，

Li Hua

6 . 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。

A young man and an old man were waiting for a bus. They sat next to each other. “What's that in your bag?” asked the young man out of curiosity,     1    (point) to a big bag beside the old man. “Gold. There was nothing but gold,” answered the old man. The young man,    2    could not believe his own ears, was in great surprise. Then he began to think about    3    to get the money. The old man was very tired and after    4    while the old man lay down on the chair and    5    (fall) asleep.

The young man took the big bag    6    (quiet). But when he was just about    7    (run) away, he found a corner of his fur coat was under the old man's body. He tried to pull it out but failed. At last he took    8    his coat, thinking that the gold in the bag must cost far more than his fur coat.

    9    (worry) but delighted, the young man ran out of the station as quickly as his legs could carry him, until he reached a place    10    he thought the old man couldn't find him. He stopped and quickly opened the bag but he just found a great many of small stones in it. Then he ran back to the station hurriedly only to find that the old man was gone.

7 . How to Make Sure You Enjoy Your Trip

A trip is a planned destination where one arranges in advance in which the main purpose is to search for adventure and to create a memorable moment.     1    

• Plan it well.

Trips are ideally planned for it to go well.     2     A check list is helpful, making sure you’ve got all your needs.

• Pack necessities.

Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys and belong to the sub-level of traveling. Pack only the things you need.     3    

• Be safe.

To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing, cliff diving, snowboarding, scuba diving..., it is always recommended to be safe.  It is important to wear protective equipment when advisable.Don’t be stubborn and put yourself in harm when there are precautions.

•    4    

You may see delays, a different culture, lifestyle, food, and even a shortage of cash sometimes—this is all what travel is about—experiencing things with a new perspective. Once you expect to experience new things, you’ll be a happy traveler and free from stress.

• Save the memory.

    5    This is not one of those regular days so you ought to save the moment. It will make your trip more enjoyable after all that craziness; you get something to review the good times.

A．Travel with an open mind.

B．This is all we expect from a trip.

C．Get prepared for everything new.

D．Seize the moment by taking pictures.

E．Here are the steps on how to make sure your trip is enjoyable.

F．It is easy to get tired if you have too many things in your package.

G．Take your time, a day or a week ahead to make a plan for your trip.

8 . Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book

This book based on Greg Hefley’s own “diary” lets kids express themselves in an exciting way. In the book, kids will be asked: What was the best dream you have ever had? The worst thing you have ever eaten? The best secret you have ever heard? This book is unique and special because it has blank pages for readers to write their own stories and keep their own diaries.

Author: Jeff Kinney

List Price: $10.95

Price: $6.57 Buy it on Amazon.com.

You save: $4.38（40%）

Chinese Children’s Favorite Stories

This volume of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful selection from the store of Chinese legend. Discover many delightful animal characters as well as Chang’e and Guan Yin. Retold for an international audience, the stories with beautiful pictures will give children aged ix to ten in other countries a chance to learn about both the tradition and culture of China.

Author: Mingmei Yip

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Price: $12.89 Buy it on Amazon.com.

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The Way Science Works

The perfect introduction to show how science explains the world around us! Eye-opening experiments and extraordinary photography bring science to life. It explains everyday facts to the theories behind the technology in today’s fast-moving world. Full of facts about famous scientists, technology news and more.

Author: Robin Kerrod

List Price: $24.99

Price: $16.49 Buy it on Amazon.com.

You save: $8.50（34%）

1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-t-Yourself Book is different from other books because you can ______.

A．ask the author questions	B．write your own stories in the book
C．have a chance to see beautiful photos	D．read many interesting stories about the author

2. Chinese Children’s Favorite Stories is written for ______.

A．Chinese children aged 6 to 10	B．teenagers in other countries
C．junior students in other countries	D．foreign children aged 6 to 10

3. Whose book would you like to read if you are interested in science and technology?

A．Robin Kerrod’s.

B．Jeff Kinney’s.

C．Mingmei Yip’s.

D．Eve Bunting’s.

9 . 你班将举办主题为"How to Stay Safe Online"的英语沙龙活动。请你结合自身体会拟写一份英语发言稿，内容包括：
1.健康上网，远离不良网站和信息；
2.控制上网时间，注意自我保护。
注意：
1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.发言稿开头已为你写好

Hello, everyone! It's my honor to be here to share with you my opinions on how to stay safe online.

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10 . Once, when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus（马戏）._________there was only one family between us and the ticket counter.

This family had eight children, all probably_________the age of 12, who were_________talking about the clowns（小丑）, elephants, and_________acts they would see that night.

The mother was holding her husband's_________, looking up at him with a big smile on her face._________, when the ticket lady quoted（报价）the price, she let go of his hand, and her_________dropped. The father's lip began to_________. He moved a little_________and asked, "How much did you say?"

The ticket lady again quoted the price. Obviously, the man didn't have enough money.

Seeing what was going on, my dad__________a $20 bill on the ground. Then he picked it up and said to the man, "Excuse me, sir, this fell__________your pocket." The man__________what was going on immediately. Looking__________into my dad's eyes, he took the money and said "Thank you, sir. This really__________a lot to me and my family."

That day we came home without any tickets. When I asked dad__________he did so, dad said, "My child, it was heartbreaking and__________for a father in that situation. Surely he wasn't__________a helpful hand, but he needed our help.”

"We couldn't enjoy the circus tonight, but they could because of our kind help,"__________my father with__________on his face.

That was a__________lesson I learned from my dad.

1.

A．Finally

B．Actually

C．Really

D．Nearly

2.

A．at

B．over

C．under

D．in

3.

A．nervously

B．hurriedly

C．carefully

D．excitedly

4.

A．another

B．all

C．other

D．few

5.

A．arm

B． hand

C．coat

D．pocket

6.

A．So

B．Although

C．Instead

D．However

7.

A．head

B．eyes

C．smile

D．face

8.

A．move

B．shake

C．speak

D．puzzle

9.

A．closely

B．near

C．closer

D．nearly

10.

A．fell

B．flew

C．threw

D．dropped

11.

A．out

B．from

C．down

D．away

12.

A．recognized

B．explained

C．proved

D．understood

13.

A．straight

B．straightly

C．plain

D．plainly

14.

A．means

B．proves

C．helps

D．gives

15.

A．how

B．what

C．why

D．when

16.

A．exciting

B．embarrassing

C．amazing

D．surprising

17.

A．asking for

B．looking after

C．aware of

D．adapting to

18.

A．insisted

B．reported

C．added

D． quoted

19.

A．excitement

B．privacy

C． emotion

D．pride

20.

A．previous

B． valuable

C．fascinating

D．familiar