1 . I walked into the grocery store not particularly interested in buying groceries. The
Suddenly a woman in green came beside me. I watched
She saw me watching her and said,“My husband loves T-bones, but honestly, at these prices, I don't know.”
I
“My husband passed away eight days ago,” I told her. Glancing at the package in her hands, I fought to control the tremble in my
I turned and pushed my cart
As she came closer, I saw what she
| A．ache | B．pain | C．anxiety | D．disappointment |
| A．annoying | B．unfortunate | C．sweet | D．impressive |
| A．go off | B．take off | C．put off | D．give off |
| A．cakes | B．necessities | C．roses | D．scarves |
| A．before | B．until | C．while | D．as |
| A．compared | B．appreciated | C．hesitated | D．struggled |
| A．swallowed | B．transformed | C．chewed | D．moved |
| A．eyes | B．heart | C．hands | D．voice |
| A．through | B．over | C．across | D．towards |
| A．green | B．comfortable | C．modern | D．expensive |
| A．realized | B．recognized | C．overlooked | D．expected |
| A．created | B．carried | C．collected | D．held |
| A．decorated | B．ordered | C．paid | D．distributed |
| A．up | B．back | C．around | D．down |
| A．obvious | B．exact | C．puzzling | D．optimistic |
2 . A star basketball player at the middle school where I work recently stopped by my office. After committing a few unforced errors during a weekend match, she suffered severely by self-criticism
This student, like many I teach, strongly believes she should be able to control the outcomes of her life by virtue of her hard work. In her mind, "Nothing can stop me but myself." So when these students fell short of what they imagine they should accomplish, they are filled with self-blame, reasoning, If my accomplishments are mine to control, my failures must be entirely my fault, too," which makes it extremely difficult for them to move on.
We often attribute young adults’ struggling with failure to their parents' overprotection. But there is another factor at play: a message transmitted by indulgent (纵容的) parents who have falsely promised them that they can achieve anything if they are willing to work for it. However, the cruel reality of life is that you can exhaust all the possibilities in your power — and still fail. Then what should be done to help?
Psychologists Luthar and Kumar urge parents and teachers to spend time helping students find purposes, or goals they genuinely love to pursue and that make an profound impact on the world, which may help them gain greater life satisfaction and become more psychologically mature. Besides, instead of allowing, our kids to beat themselves up when things don't go their way, we might all question a culture where one is considered lazy without full devotion. The point is to remind them that life has a way of sucker punching us when we least expect it. It's often the people who learn to say "stuff happens" that get up the fastest.
1. The author believes that young adults find it hard to struggle with failure because__________.| A．they are not taught how to deal with difficulties |
| B．they are short of the ability to handle failure |
| C．they are under overprotection of their parents |
| D．they are misled by their parents' false message |
| A．To teach students how to avoid faults. |
| B．To lead students to set their truly loved goals. |
| C．To help students to discover a path to success. |
| D．To allow kids to blame themselves. |
| A．A thrilling adventure. | B．An exam failure. |
| C．An unexpected promotion. | D．A genuine friendship. |
| A．Students without full devotion are lazy. |
| B．Students are sure to succeed if they try their best. |
| C．Students overprotected can bear all the failures on their own. |
| D．Students with positive attitudes can move on more easily. |
3 . Rhemy Elsey, a fifth-grader, is deaf and mainly uses sign language to communicate, along with the
It’s been a few months since the club was
His interpreter, Tammy Arvin,
The club has already had an effect on the way the students
“It
| A．role | B．help | C．idea | D．need |
| A．give up | B．put off | C．prepare for | D．talk about |
| A．openly | B．casually | C．modestly | D．effectively |
| A．improved | B．formed | C．evaluated | D．purchased |
| A．delighted | B．worried | C．calmed | D．disappointed |
| A．visits | B．blames | C．instructs | D．discovers |
| A．rules | B．goals | C．signs | D．games |
| A．since | B．before | C．through | D．during |
| A．moved | B．embarrassed | C．anxious | D．concerned |
| A．agree | B．fight | C．compare | D．communicate |
| A．kids | B．teachers | C．interpreters | D．parents |
| A．discussing | B．exploring | C．saving | D．controlling |
| A．frequently | B．hardly | C．really | D．suddenly |
| A．task | B．behavior | C．culture | D．opinion |
| A．fearing | B．benefiting | C．appreciating | D．ignoring |
4 . The first and most simple step you can take to improve your personality is to give everyone a warm greeting. People will perceive you as friendly and kind if you smile when you see them. Flash your pearly whites and shake their hands or hug them.
When you meet someone, don't go on and on about yourself.
Those who have good personalities are often very reliable and trustworthy people. If you tell someone you'll do something, don't make excuses!
Always look for little opportunities to help others. See someone struggling to get a book off a high shelf?
| A．Step in if you can. |
| B．Get to know them instead! |
| C．Just take some time to think. |
| D．Politeness conveys respect and thoughtfulness to others. |
| E．Just follow through so they know they can depend on you. |
| F．It takes time for changes to become habits, or to even become comfortable with new behaviors. |
| G．This will help you become a more positive person and ensure you don't take anything for granted. |
1. What is Diego's adventure?
| A．Sailing round the world. | B．Visiting famous islands. | C．Taking a flight into space. |
| A．At a young age. | B．Without paying. | C．With his friends. |
| A．More entertaining. | B．More expensive. | C．More available. |
6 . “The research is clear that usable knowledge--that is, learning that can be transferred to new situations- only occurs when individuals are actively making sense of the world” (Science and Engineering for Grades 6-12: Investigation and Design at the Center, p.57)
One of the recent innovations (创新) in science and engineering education is the central focus on having students figure out puzzling phenomena and solving real- world problems. This idea builds on decades of research on how people learn and shifts the focus from“learning about" a science topic or the engineering design process to “figuring out” how to explain a phenomenon they see or solving a problem. With this focus, students learn ideas and skills because they realize they are missing some knowledge or skill that would allow them to answer their own questions-to satisfy their curiosity.
Students' engagement in their own learning is a strong predictor of their achievement, and teachers often report that it is a challenge to engage students in learning when they are not face to-face in a classroom. However, by centering students' experience on figuring something out that they are genuinely curious about, science and engineering learning can become the most engaging part of a student's day, even in remote learning environments. A phenomenon-and problem-centered focus provides opportunities to connect learning more closely to students' own lives and therefore to make it more relevant to them when they are at home.
If students explore a phenomenon or problem that they see in their own home, neighborhood, or community, they can more easily apply the learning in other aspects of their lives.
1. Why is the quotation put at the beginning of the text?| A．To popularize the idea of a book. | B．To lead in the author's concept. |
| C．To arouse the readers' interest. | D．To introduce the background. |
| A．Learning knowledge. | B．Finding a problem. |
| C．Explaining a phenomenon. | D．Teaching oneself. |
| A．To talk about a science topic or the engineering design process. |
| B．To focus on the knowledge and skill they need for the course. |
| C．To prepare themselves for the ability to solve real problems. |
| D．To engage themselves in real-world phenomena and problems. |
| A．They will become more curious. | B．They will become the center of the course. |
| C．They will be motivated to learn. | D．They will have better learning environment. |
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8 . Having No Sense of Humor
A sense of humor is a quality that is usually considered valuable in a social context. If you are worried that you may not have it, don’t panic just yet.
Remember that everyone is different.
You might sometimes feel like you are the only one who isn’t witty or funny, but remind yourself that everyone is different, with different strengths and weaknesses.
Practice self-acceptance.
Determine what you are good at and what brings out your personality. Think about your most joyful activities as a child, or what you were doing the last time you lost track of time. You may have a hidden gift that hasn’t been discovered yet.
Though it may seem that the dominant culture likes and accepts humor, it’s totally okay that some people don’t.
| A．Discover your talents |
| B．Develop your personality |
| C．Everyone has their role to play |
| D．Accept your flaws and let them go |
| E．There are over seven billion people in the world |
| F．First, determine where your sense of humor lies |
| G．Your culture can have an effect on your sense of humor |
9 . Top Music Festivals in 2021
Coachella
Selling out fast every year, the Indio desert becomes a fashionable place where the coolest bands are watched by trendy people and celebrities. Near the top of everyone's bucket list of festivals, Coachella is a constant source of annual expectation and a hotbed for musical discussion.
When &. where: April 9-11 &. 16-18, 2021; Indio
Ultra Music Festival
Seen as the ultimate gathering for electronic music fans across the nation and globe, the streets of Miami turn into a bold and bumping party with popular DJs playing what will be the sounds of summer.
When & where: March 26-28, 2021; Miami
South By South West
Regarded as the ultimate trend-setter and launcher of careers, SXSW is an annual showcase of music, films and interactive highlights enjoyed through performances, showcases, talks, screenings and more. Virtually taking over the city of Austin, everyone in the world of music from fans to media flock here to discover the next big thing.
When &, where: March 16-20, 2021; Austin
The Governors Ball Music Festival
Another event which proves the music loving potential of Randall's Island Park is Governors Ball, an exciting and infectious mix of rock, hip-hop, electronic, pop and folk. Providing a variety of music and food tastes, whether you look to kick back and relax or dance to the beats, Governors Ball has what you want.
When & where: June 11-14, 2021; New York
1. Which music festival lasts the most days?| A．Coachella | B．Ultra Music Festival. |
| C．South By South West | D．The Governors Ball Music Festival. |
| A．It's held in a park. |
| B．It features electronic music |
| C．It's a gathering of popular DJs. |
| D．It's the most popular in the country. |
| A．Indio. | B．Miami. | C．Austin | D．New York. |
10 . When you measure the distance between towns on foot, walk to places that you thought could only be reached by car and it will change your mind.
I live in the suburb north of San Francisco, and
When I joined the 21-day mindful walking
I felt deeply
| A．walking | B．driving | C．flying | D．biking |
| A．anxious | B．surprised | C．excited | D．ready |
| A．attacking | B．hitting | C．recovering | D．comforting |
| A．went down | B．spread out | C．fell apart | D．took over |
| A．mess | B．way | C．hurry | D．corner |
| A．came | B．jumped | C．landed | D．ran |
| A．wheel | B．carpet | C．street | D．shelter |
| A．organization | B．challenge | C．schedule | D．competition |
| A．standing | B．judging | C．passing | D．dropping |
| A．obviously | B．actually | C．normally | D．formally |
| A．discovered | B．built | C．decorated | D．rented |
| A．comment | B．question | C．argue | D．check |
| A．special | B．romantic | C．quiet | D．new |
| A．grateful | B．hungry | C．sorry | D．doubtful |
| A．fortune | B．wonder | C．concern | D．pressure |
