5 . 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。

Peking Opera, regarded as the national essence of China, is getting     1     (hard) and harder to attract the interest of young people. So the Beijing government has come up with an idea, by     2     (team) up with virtual reality company Noitom.

For Beijing residents, watching Peking Opera performances used to be     3     must for the Chinese Lunar New Year in the old times. Today, people don’t have to go to the theater to appreciate Peking Opera. Instead, they enjoy it through virtual reality,     4     opens a window for attracting some young people who can’t afford     5     (go) to the theater to see a Peking Opera     6     (perform).

Noitom, the company behind this project, has been working     7     Peking Opera artists since 2014. It eventually digitized all the elements, including theater, stage, costume, stage property     8     martial arts. All the efforts are made to increase young people’s interest.

Technology and cultural traditions are not always in conflict, but sometimes can benefit from each other. As the biggest Chinese opera form, now Peking Opera     9     (consider) as a true “Oriental Opera”. To preserve it in the long run, technology will     10     (definite) be part of the solution.

6 . A family from Canada was on a year-long trip around the world to create visual memories before their three children lose the sight. Mia, Colin, and Laurent were suffering from a disease without effective __________, which would gradually take away their __________.

The parents, Edith and Sebastien, decided to __________ with their children early last year. The __________ flew from Montreal with no fixed __________. During their travels, they played with schoolchildren in Botswana, danced with people in Tanzania, and stayed on a banana farm. In Thailand, Laurent even touched an elephant, calling out in __________ at how rough it felt.

Each day, Edith and Sebastien watched their kids __________ physically and emotionally. Mia grew taller and needed more independence. Both Laurent and Colin became more confident and outgoing, __________ to chat with strangers.

By the end of last year, the family had travelled 83,700 kilometers and visited 13 __________. When the kids reflected on what they had __________ about the world and themselves, Colin said, “There’s a lot of __________ and poverty, but lots of good and interesting things, too.” Mia __________ her head, “Yes, this has been a magic year we’ll __________ for the rest of our lives.”

The couple wanted their kids to lead __________ lives. Whether they are blind or not, they will find their __________.

1.

A．treatment

B．training

C．communication

D．control

2.

A．memory

B．vision

C．strength

D．courage

3.

A．pray

B．argue

C．drive

D．travel

4.

A．parents

B．children

C．family

D．crew

5.

A．destinations

B．programs

C．speed

D．budget

6.

A．surprise

B．anger

C．sympathy

D．doubt

7.

A．fail

B．change

C．hurt

D．survive

8.

A．unwilling

B．unable

C．unpleasant

D．unafraid

9.

A．schools

B．villages

C．countries

D．farms

10.

A．dreamed

B．written

C．learned

D．heard

11.

A．excitement

B．suffering

C．tiredness

D．delight

12.

A．nodded

B．lowered

C．turned

D．patted

13.

A．meet

B．remember

C．expect

D．imagine

14.

A．simple

B．silent

C．full

D．sweet

15.

A．cure

B．opinion

C．plan

D．way

7 . We all sometimes behave in ways that seem to conflict with our goals and intentions. One person might wish to spend more time with family but instead find themselves mindlessly browsing social media. Another may repeatedly ignore their alarm and miss their morning workout. If we only had more willpower, the conventional wisdom goes, we could eat healthier, exercise regularly, and spend more time with loved ones. However, in Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will, scientist Robert Sapolsky argues that such choices are actually determined by factors beyond our control.

Sapolsky demonstrates in his book how various factors influence our intentions and actions. He describes scientific evidence that those influences may occur minutes, hours, or days before our actions; some may even begin years earlier. For example, people raised in a collectivist culture tend to avoid obstacles (障碍) when walking whereas those raised in independent cultures will remove the obstacles.

In particular, Sapolsky argues against the claim that “luck” evens (均等) out over time, with fortune and misfortune striking most people in equal measure, an idea favored by others. Instead, he provides convincing examples that many who are born “unlucky” have little chance of getting ahead.

Although Sapolsky is careful not to confuse determinism with the inability to affect change in the world, his unclear attitude toward how determinism might coexist with free will is one of the book’s weak points. Nonetheless, this book is worth reading. Better yet, pair it with Kevin Mitchell’s book Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will, which makes the opposite argument, and then, decide for yourself whether you had a choice to do so or it was all predetermined.

1. How is the topic introduced in the first paragraph?

A．By giving examples.	B．By listing statistics.
C．By raising arguments.	D．By drawing conclusions.

2. According to Sapolsky, what determine(s) our choices and actions?

A．Level of willpower.	B．Random luck.
C．Uncontrollable elements.	D．Conventional wisdom.

3. What does the underlined word “collectivist” mean?

A．Low-esteemed.

B．Determined.

C．Self-centered.

D．Cooperative.

4. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the passage?

A．Exploration on Free Will	B．Wisdom in Decision Making
C．Views on Determinism and Free Will	D．Conflicts between Goals and Choices

8 . 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。

From the adorable pandas in Sichuan to the playful Pallas’s cats in Inner Mongolia, photographer Xie Jianguo has committed himself to documenting China’s rare and endangered animals,     1     highlight the country’s unique natural wonders.

Xie’s passion for     2     (photograph) wild animals is evident in his frequent visits to the remote destinations such as the Arctic continent. Since 2012, Xie Jianguo has redirected his lens (镜头) toward his homeland, focusing     3     wildlife in China. Now his     4     (footprint) have covered nearly all the provinces and regions throughout China.

During his shooting process, Xie     5     (place) great emphasis on building a harmonious relationship with the animals he encounters, ensuring that they are undisturbed and represented in their natural state. Xie said, “I am eager     6     (record) the beautiful moments of wildlife, to not only represent their living conditions but also to raise people’s     7     (aware) of protecting wild animals and their habitats.     8     (hopeful), my images can show the biodiversity and the achievements of wildlife protection in China. ”

With the aim of preserving the natural beauty of China     9     promoting its rich natural image culture to the world, Xie launched a project called “Nature Image China” in 2016. So far, over 100 photo exhibitions     10     (organize) by the project at home and abroad.

9 . My grandmother suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Seeing her condition worsen over time, and knowing I could do nothing, created a feeling of ________ in me.

As the years passed and my understanding of the disease grew, my frustration turned first to anger, then resignation (顺从), and finally ________. Though the disease was bound to slowly eat away at her, there were ways to ________ its progress. Every night the two of us would sit together and ________ while my grandmother would count beans. The exercise could help to keep her mentally ________.

Gradually her counting became slower, and she would lose track of things more ________. While at night we would count beans, in the day I involved myself in studies of ________. My earlier feelings of despair gave way to ________; advances in genetic engineering offered the possibility that one day those like my grandmother could be cured, or ________ from developing Alzheimer’s in the first place.

Seeing my grandmother slip away ________ me to take biology courses to learn more about cells, the nervous system, and genetic information, which helped me better understand how our ________ of this disease has grown in the past decade. ________ I began to see new possibilities for preventing diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Nowadays, my grandmother cannot count beans anymore and doesn’t ________ me at all. Once she used to tell me stories and I whispered to her all my problems. Now I am a ________ to her. How I wish one day I could contribute to a future, where no child has to watch their grandmother count the ________ they have left together.

1.

A．regret

B．dilemma

C．annoyance

D．hopelessness

2.

A．pity

B．sympathy

C．tolerance

D．acceptance

3.

A．stop

B．slow

C．change

D．accelerate

4.

A．chat

B．sigh

C．think

D．complain

5.

A．strong

B．sharp.

C．busy

D．fresh

6.

A．easily

B．naturally

C．slowly

D．painfully

7.

A．nursing

B．biology

C．companion

D．psychology

8.

A．anxiety

B．calmness

C．optimism

D．indifference

9.

A．excused

B．defended

C．prevented

D．separated

10.

A．urged

B．forced

C．required

D．motivated

11.

A．concern

B．sympathy

C．knowledge

D．experience

12.

A．Instantly

B．Gradually

C．Temporarily

D．Accidentally

13.

A．miss

B．expect

C．notice

D．recognize

14.

A．listener

B．follower

C．stranger

D．watcher

15.

A．time

B．beans

C．money

D．stories

10 . My mom spent years as a stay-at-home mom so that my brothers and I could focus on our education. However, I could tell from her curiosity of and attitudes toward working women that she envied their financial freedom and the self-esteem that must come with it. When I asked her about working again, she would tell me to focus on achieving my dream. I knew she had once dreamed for herself.

For years, I watched het effortlessly light up conversations with both strangers and family. Her empathy and ability to reach the heart could make anyone laugh, even when the story itself did not apply to them at all. “Mom, have you ever thought about being a stand-up comedian?” “It is too late for me, son,” she responded, laughing at the idea. I could not bear to watch her struggle between ambition and doubt.

Her birthday was coming up. Although I had already bought her a present, I knew what I actually wanted to give her. I placed little notes of encouragement inside the present. I asked my family and her friends to do the same. Eventually I had collected 146 notes, and each with the same sentiment: “You are humorous, full of life, and ready to take on the stage.”

On the day of her birthday, my mom unwrapped my present. She was not surprised as she had hinted at it for long. But then she saw those little notes. She started to weep with her hands full of notes. She could not believe the support was real.

Within two months, my mom gave her first performance in a New York comedy club. I have read the notes countless times with my mom. They are framed and line the walls of her new office space that she rented with the profits she made from working as a professional comedian. For many parents, their children’s careers are their greatest accomplishment, but for me my mom’s is mine.

1. What was the attitude of the author’s mother to working women?

A．She was curious about their income.	B．She admired what work brought them.
C．She felt indifferent to working women.	D．She appreciated their ambitions in finance.

2. According to the author, what makes his mother a good comedian?

A．Her effort in making friends.	B．Her talent to bring people joy.
C．Her curiosity about working women.	D．Her desire for financial independence.

3. How did his mother feel when reading the notes on her birthday?

A．Amazed and hesitant.	B．Sad and disappointed.
C．Moved and encouraged.	D．Delighted and proud.

4. What is the author’s greatest accomplishment?

A．Supporting Mom’s dream.	B．Achieving his own dream.
C．Securing financial freedom.	D．Becoming a successful comedian.