1 . Having just finished a show in Times Square, Italian rocker Maneskin and his band learned that their Madison Square Garden show scheduled for the week was a sellout. Pleasantly surprised, Maneskin called the news very special, because it’s one of the most important places where every musician can ever dream to perform.

In an era when rock bands seem endangered and most of the top rockers came from the last century, Maneskin and his band seem to be an anomaly. Coming to public attention in 2021 after an unexpected win at the Eurovision Song Contest with their high-energy song, Zitti E Buoni, the Italian band seems to be reviving (复兴) rock music, or at least, providing a breath of hope.

“The band was born out of pure passion between four friends who met in high school,” Maneskin told reporters. “We never had the ambition to make a breakthrough in the music business as a rock band.”

Maneskin thinks that their success has something to do with the band’s experience on the streets of Rome as teenagers. “We had to get the attention of the people. So, we saw that interacting and getting close was something that really worked,” he admitted.

That is carried over to their live show, as they always break away from the main stage for a few songs to get closer to the audience. They also have brought fans onstage. The relationship between the artists and audience was intensified during their South America tours where the band was exposed to some of the most energetic audiences.

“People went crazy. They really screamed at the top of their lungs,” Maneskin laughed.

While they can easily be mistaken for rockers of a new era with their distinctive style and songs like I Wanna Be Your Slave or Supermodel, their music is strongly influenced by the rock of the 1970s and 1980s.

“We grew up listening to the rock music our parents played. When we started playing our instruments, our teachers introduced us to all the classic rock music bands of the past. It’s something that really shaped us into who we are today,” he said.

1. What does the word “anomaly” underlined in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Great success.

B．Classic combination.

C．Unusual thing.

D．Normal phenomenon.

2. What is probably the band’s secret of success according to Maneskin?

A．The interaction with audience.	B．The innovative music.
C．The high energy of the songs.	D．The special performance venues.

3. What does the author imply in paragraph 7?

A．Good rock bands are very rare nowadays.	B．A totally new era of rock music is coming.
C．The 70’s and 80’s are the rock’s best time.	D．The band has not made a big breakthrough.

4. Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A music review.

B．A news report.

C．An advertisement.

D．A biography.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why do white-collar workers turn to farming?

A．To get cheaper vegetables.

B．To reduce stress.

C．To learn farming skills.

2. What do Yang Rui’s kids want to do next year?

A．Buy more land.

B．Grow some rice.

C．Raise some animals.

3. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A．A popular lifestyle.

B．A monitoring system.

C．An animal farm.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man?

A．A secretary.

B．A host.

C．A photographer.

2. How many countries have the woman travelled to?

A．Over 150.

B．About 100.

C．Around 15.

3. Which quality is the most important according to the woman?

A．Communication.

B．Curiosity.

C．Patience.

4. What does the woman think of her job?

A．Easy.

B．Tiring.

C．Interesting.

4 . 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。

David’s parents left him forever in a car accident. He was brought up by his dear grandma, who was now in her eighties and in poor health. David was so excellent at his studies that he was admitted into his ideal college. He developed friendship with Christ when they were seated next to each other on the first college day. They were like brothers.

Whenever Christ was challenged with those difficult courses, David was always there to help Christ. Christ showed his thanks to David from the bottom of his heart, saying, “Without your help, I couldn’t get on well with my studies. I really don’t know how to repay your help.” David responded, “We are good friends. It’s natural for us to help each other.”

It was the early morning of Saturday. David had a fever and couldn’t get out of bed. Christ took good care of him. He cooked David some soup and then gave him some medicine. He thought a sound sleep would help David get better. David felt comforted with the care of his friend. Then he fell asleep.

David didn’t know how long it had been before he woke up. He saw some food which was newly cooked on the table and there was also a note, which read, “Take the food and you will get better. I need to be away for several days. Take good care of yourself. Christ.” He didn’t detail David about what he was going to do. Later someone told David that Christ bought a bus ticket to David’s hometown. David felt confused. But he thought that maybe Christ had something personal to attend to and it was not suitable to tell him.

On Monday, David got better and went to classes. Obviously, Christ was not there. He missed the classes.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

In the evening, Christ came back and meanwhile David received a call from his grandma, requesting whether Christ had returned to the college safely.

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On learning about this, David suddenly realized the truth.

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5 . It was not a “whale-come” experience! A humpback whale caused quite a _________ by landing on a boat near the _________ of Plymouth, Massachusetts on Sunday.

“The 19-foot boat was _________ in the area of White Horse Beach when the whale _________ out of the water and fell on top of this guy’s boat. As his bow (船头) went down into the water, engine out, the whale _________ over the side of it, totally fine, but his boat was _________,” witness Ryder Parkhurst said. “It was _________. The guy was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, that’s all.”

Plymouth Harbormaster Chad Hunter said no one was _________ by the whale. “This could have been much worse for all _________,” added Hunter. “People like to __________ over the side of the boat to watch the fish, so it is very __________ that nobody got hurt here. An incident like this is pretty __________ but very dangerous to boaters.”

Harbor officials had been __________ whale activities in the area since Friday after a boat __________ hit a whale. “There are a lot of whales in this area but it also draws a lot of __________, which creates problems like today,” said Hunter. “They’re beautiful __________, but, you know, they are still animals, you got to keep their __________ .” Officials have stated that with an increase of fish, more whales have been __________ to the coastline. Boaters have also been __________ that under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, they are required to stay a(n)__________ of 100 feet away from the mammals.

1.

A．climb

B．stretch

C．bounce

D．signal

2.

A．road

B．coast

C．field

D．corner

3.

A．floating

B．flashing

C．switching

D．crashing

4.

A．flowed

B．bent

C．watched

D．leapt

5.

A．rolled

B．struck

C．hid

D．swung

6.

A．taken up

B．messed up

C．made up

D．pushed up

7.

A．practical

B．extinct

C．brilliant

D．crazy

8.

A．injured

B．frightened

C．threatened

D．seized

9.

A．blocked

B．interrupted

C．touched

D．involved

10.

A．surf

B．lean

C．drag

D．jog

11.

A．stressful

B．convenient

C．lucky

D．typical

12.

A．rare

B．generous

C．professional

D．tough

13.

A．recovering

B．monitoring

C．challenging

D．updating

14.

A．definitely

B．regularly

C．accidentally

D．normally

15.

A．hunters

B．captains

C．donators

D．boaters

16.

A．evidences

B．miracles

C．creatures

D．blessings

17.

A．spirits

B．distance

C．company

D．promises

18.

A．attached

B．aroused

C．addicted

D．attracted

19.

A．reminded

B．relieved

C．occupied

D．prohibited

20.

A．average

B．extreme

C．minimum

D．maximum

6 . Overtourism Is For Real: How Can You Help?

Travel promotes understanding, expands our minds, makes us better people, and boosts local economies and communities, but the rapid growth of travel has led to overtourism in certain regions and destinations.     1     Certainly not. The loss of what travel offers would be unacceptable in today’s world. Here are some tips on making wise decisions to minimize pressure on the places we visit and improve our experience.

●Choose mindfully. Overvisited destinations are that way for a reason: they’re special. With so many online posts featuring the same places, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out. Go somewhere only when the landscape, culture or food deeply draws you.     2    

●Get creative. The best way to ease pressure on over-touristed destinations is to go somewhere else. Though overtourism is described as a problem affecting the entire world, it’s actually concentrated to a small number of extremely popular spots. That means you have tons of less-visited options to choose from.     3     Why not try a regional alternative or check out a popular destination’s lesser-known sights?

●    4     Minimize impact and maximize experience by skipping major holidays or rush hour. You’ll compete with fewer tourists, save money, experience a different side of a popular place, and boost the economy when tourism is traditionally slower.

Visiting a place that others call home is a privilege (荣幸). Do your part to preserve what makes a destination special in the first place.     5     You may be amazed how much closer you’ll feel to the people there.

A．Visit during off-peak times.

B．So, should we stop traveling?

C．Travel for you and no one else.

D．Can overtourism be avoided then?

E．You can still find relatively undiscovered places.

F．You’ll find yourself virtually alone, or close to it.

G．Consider giving back to the communities you’re visiting.

7 . We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer’s markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more.

BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.

Specifically, it’s a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod (容器) to get the next growth cycle started.

Moreover, having a system in the same building where it’s eaten means zero emissions (排放) from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there’s no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.

BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee.

1. What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1?

A．It guarantees the variety of food.	B．It requires day-to-day care.
C．It cuts the farm-to-table distance.	D．It relies on farmer’s markets.

2. What information does the convenient app offer?

A．Real-time weather changes.	B．Current condition of the plants.
C．Chemical pollutants in the soil.	D．Availability of pre-seeded pods.

3. What can be concluded about BMF employees?

A．They have a great passion for sports.

B．They are devoted to community service.

C．They are fond of sharing daily experiences.

D．They have a strong environmental awareness.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．BMF’s major strengths.	B．BMF’s general management.
C．BMF’s global influence.	D．BMF’s technical standards.

8 . How to spot misinformation online

We’ve all seen a lot of misinformation that seems absolutely crazy or unbelievable online these days.    1    : you have ways you can use to help sort through misinformation and identify what’s real and what’s fake.

Pause and be skeptical about new information.

Whenever you come across an article or post sharing information that you haven’t seen before, take a second to consider it. Don’t just scroll by accepting it as a fact or share the information without exercising some skepticism first. It’s okay to be doubtful!     2    .

Confirm the source and date of the information.

Look up the information at the source to see if it was actually published there. Double-check the date of the article to make sure it’s current and still accurate. Usually, the date is located next to the author of the article. The date can be a really big deal.    3    .

Check to see if you can tell who the original author is.

    4    . Check to see if the author is an expert or a journalist who often covers the subject to make sure they know what they're talking about. If an article or information doesn’t list the author, it’s a sign that it could be false or misleading information. For example, an article about health and wellness written by a registered doctor is more credible than one without an author listed.

    5    .

Misinformation is often designed to make you feel angry, sad, scared, or just plain old upset. If you spot a claim, article, headline or any other information that causes you to feel a super-strong emotion, be cautious. It could be a sign that it’s fake and designed to get a reaction out of you. If you come across a headline that says, “NEW LAW TAKES AWAY PET DOGS,” it’s most likely false or at least misleading.

Misinformation isn’t just annoying, it can be dangerous. But by identifying it, you can help stop the spread of it.

A．But there’s good news

B．Whenever you come across new information

C．Evaluate how the information fits into your own belief system

D．Watch out for information that causes a strong emotional response

E．It’s better to investigate information to make sure it’s real before spreading it around

F．Find out who wrote the information by looking up the article or searching for their name

G．For instance, an article about new corona-virus cases from 6 months ago may not be accurate right now

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who did last week’s prizes belong to?

A．The first five letters from readers.

B．The first five calls from audiences.

C．The first five answers selected from the box.

2. What are the prizes this week?

A．Sports bags.

B．iWatches.

C．Pens.

3. What does the speaker say about the football player?

A．He owns a club.

B．He has a famous wife.

C．He can speak French.

4. What should be written on the postcard?

A．The name of the mystery person.

B．The anniversary date of the show.

C．The host’s telephone number.

10 . With the beautiful snow-coated landscapes, winter reveals a different world of national parks with significantly fewer crowds. Here are some of the best national parks in the US for a winter getaway.

Acadia National Park, Maine

Between October and March, Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain, the tallest mountain on the east coast, offers hikers epic views of the first sunrise in the country. Because the roads are closed to motor vehicles during the winter, those who undertake the 3.5-mile hike from Park Loop Road are rewarded with a stunning view all to themselves. Snowmobiling in the park is another special experience for visitors.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State

Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State is one of the oldest national parks in the US and a playground for outdoor enthusiasts in winter. Unlike other snow-crowded resorts, this park allows visitors to heartily enjoy snowmobiling, sledding and snowshoeing. Its hotel offers comfortable rooms with views of Mount Rainier, and tasty local dishes.

Denali National Park, Alaska

With its remote location and minimal light pollution, Denali National Park is an ideal place for photographers to capture the northern lights during the aurora (极光) season, between September and April. Visitors in this crowd-free park can spot wildlife such as wolves and black bears, which remain active in the winter.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico

In northern New Mexico, Chaco Culture National Historical Park holds stone great houses, which were the largest buildings in North America until the mid-18th century. Accessible for most of the winter, the park can see fewer than 10 visitors a day in colder months. Photographers can capture landscapes amid the constellations (星群) by night.

1. What experience can visitors only have in Acadia National Park?

A．The longest hiking route.

B．The earliest sunrise in USA.

C．Snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

D．Comfortable accommodation.

2. Where will photographers go if they want to shoot the northern lights?

A．Acadia National Park.

B．Mount Rainier National Park.

C．Denali National Park.

D．Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

3. What do all the four national parks have in common?

A．Snow and ice activities.

B．A chance to meet wildlife.

C．Cultural heritage sites.

D．An escape from the crowds.