1 . Humans are very social creatures. In addition to verbal (语言的) communication, we also use our bodies to help us better express our thoughts and feelings. This non-verbal communication is known as body language.

Body language includes things like facial expressions, eye contact and posture (姿势). It actually developed as a form of communication before humans could speak or write. We can tell a lot about what a person is thinking or feeling just by looking at them.

In fact, body language is so common that you may not even realize that you are communicating many messages to others every day without even using words. For example, you might move your head from side to side to express the word “no” instead of actually saying the word. Or, you might give a “thumbs (拇指) up” to show that you like or agree with something.

But now that we are spending more time online, we may not have as many in-person interactions as before. Because of this, our means of non-verbal communication has changed, but is still an important way to express our thoughts.

Our “digital body language” is becoming increasingly important as we change how we communicate. Instead of using voice messages, we can video chat with our friends to show them our smiling face. Another way to express our emotions digitally is through emojis (表情符号). When we are communicating online, we are only revealing the content and leaving out tones and facial expressions. That’s when emojis can help in communication.

Whether using video chat to show our expression or sending an emoji, don’t forget the importance of digital body language and non-verbal communication.

1. What does the author mean by saying “Humans are very social creatures”?

A．Humans like living in groups.	B．Humans need to communicate.
C．Humans depend on each other.	D．Humans differ from other beings.

2. Why are the two examples mentioned in Paragraph 3?

A．To explain how to express no.	B．To prove how much one likes something.
C．To demonstrate how to communicate messages.	D．To show how much we underestimate body language.

3. What makes digital body language more and more important?

A．The way of communication.	B．The voice messages we use.
C．The time we spend online.	D．The invention of emojis.

4. How can emojis help in communication?

A．By revealing the content.	B．By helping us video chat.
C．By expressing our emotions.	D．By leaving out facial expressions.

3 . The Great Wall in China is one of the greatest wonders of the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Different sections of the Great Wall have distinctive landscapes, and in this flower-blooming season, which one would you prefer to take a tour of?

Badaling Great Wall

The Badaling Great Wall is located in the northwest suburb of Beijing. It extends in all directions and therefore got its name as Badaling. Due to the strategic importance of Badaling, it was the place where the military fought in the past.

Mutianyu Great Wall

The Mutianyu Great Wall, 70 kilometers from urban Beijing, is known as the best part of the Great Wall. With a unique architectural style, it expresses the essence of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644). The ancient architecture and the beauty of nature is blended into one harmonious whole, giving rise to Mutianyu’s reputation as having the most unique beauty anywhere along the ten-thousand-mile-long Great Wall.

Simatai Great Wall

For anyone intent on experiencing a section of the Great Wall that keeps a more antiquated air, the Great Wall at Simatai remains one of the best options. It is also the only section of the Great Wall that provides a night tour for tourists. It is said that since the Ming Dynasty, there has been a tradition that people holding palace lanterns visit this section.

Jiankou Great Wall

The Jiankou section is one of the most dangerous parts and mountain hikers usually call it “the wild Great Wall”. With a total length of 7,952 meters, the Jiankou Great Wall was built during the Ming Dynasty and was neglected, becoming damaged over time. It is much preferred by photographers due to its primitive appearance.

1. Which section of the Great Wall is the best option for architecture lovers?

A．Badaling Great Wall.	B．Mutianyu Great Wall.
C．Simatai Great Wall.	D．Jiankou Great Wall.

2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The Badaling got its name due to its strategic importance.

B．The Mutianyu Great Wall covers a distance of 70 kilometers.

C．Tourists must hold palace lanterns to visit the Simatai Great Wall.

D．The Jiankou Great Wall’s original features have attracted photographers.

3. Where is the passage probably from?

A．A history textbook.	B．A research paper.
C．A travel brochure.	D．An architecture magazine.

5 . 北京冬奥会顺利闭幕，习总书记在表彰大会上肯定了所有体育健儿们的付出，他们的竞技之路充满困难和挑战，他们的成功来之不易，更振奋国人之心。请以“Conquering Difficulties”为话题，在英语课5分钟小演讲活动中，结合自己的英语学习情况，写一篇演讲稿。内容包括：
1. 你被赛场上体育健儿们怎样的精神所鼓舞?
2. 目前你遇到的困难或挑战?
3. 你将如何应对?
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6 . Last November, Michelle McGagh, a 34-year-old journalist, looked at her finances and discovered that every year she spent a lot of money unnecessarily.    1     She allowed herself £30 a week to buy food and household essentials. But she couldn’t spend money on anything else— no clothes, no buses or flights, and no meals out.

At first, she tried to see her friends as often as before. She cycled 120 miles to be at a friend’s wedding, and camped in their garden to avoid paying for accommodation.    2     But she couldn’t join them for dinner in a restaurant, and when they went to the pub, she drank tap water. In the end, she simply went out less, which made her feel a bit lonely.

Of course, she couldn’t afford to go abroad, so she missed a trip to Brazil.     3     Here, for the first and only time in the year, she bought food that she had not cooked herself—a bag of chips for £1.95.

At the end of the year, she had saved £23,000. She was much slimmer and fitter. She says she now feels freer and happier, because she appreciates the simple things in life.     4     But she learned the hard way that you can’t   really socialize if you don’t want to spend money. The evening after her year-long challenge ended, she bought all her friends a drink in the pub. But she has not gone back to her past spending habits.     5     “Whenever you open your wallet, think about whether what you are buying is something you need or something you want," says McGagh.

A．Why did she decide to take up this challenge?

B．So what’s her key tip for those who want to save?

C．She occasionally pays to socialize and go on holiday.

D．She also gained confidence and a sense of adventure.

E．So she made a plan: to stop spending money like that for a year.

F．The following weekend, she rode 60 miles to meet some friends.

G．Her only travel was a cycling trip to East Anglia, where again she camped.

7 . Renee William and her friend were totally excited on the way to a football game. But when they arrived at the stadium, they got some _______ news.

As it turned out, the stadium had _______ on the size of bags allowed into the venue (活动场所). And Renee’s handbag was too _______. She was about to throw it away when a couple in the line suggested Renee have a nearby _______ man watch it.

The suggestion sounded_______ to Renee, but no crazier than throwing away a perfectly good handbag. She decided to put her_______ in the homeless stranger. So, she gave the homeless man five dollars and asked him if he would kindly_______ her handbag until she finished watching the game. The homeless man was glad to help. Then Renee went in the stadium with her friend. The game was thrilling, and people were_______ and screaming loudly. While Renee’s friend was attracted by one of the footballers, Renee was kind of _______. The minute the game finished, Renee stood up, eager to________ her handbag.

Renee admitted her expectation of ever seeing the homeless man again was________. And yet, when she and her friend came out, there he was. The man had spent three hours staying in place, watching her handbag, just as he ________.

Renee had not expected the homeless man to keep his word. And her________ came from the general judgment people make about the homeless. And Renee’s encounter taught her a ________ that’s worth more than the handbag: you can’t really tell what’s inside a book just by looking at the________!

1.

A．good

B．great

C．bad

D．important

2.

A．recommendations

B．measurements

C．arguments

D．limits

3.

A．expensive

B．large

C．heavy

D．new

4.

A．homeless

B．honest

C．kind

D．familiar

5.

A．useful

B．fresh

C．crazy

D．simple

6.

A．care

B．faith

C．courage

D．patience

7.

A．keep an eye on

B．have a look at

C．take a picture of

D．place an order for

8.

A．jumping

B．sweating

C．roaring

D．singing

9.

A．absent-minded

B．eye-catching

C．breath-taking

D．ear-deafening

10.

A．come back

B．pull back

C．turn back

D．get back

11.

A．common

B．low

C．clear

D．wrong

12.

A．argued

B．believed

C．planned

D．promised

13.

A．anger

B．confusion

C．regret

D．shock

14.

A．lesson

B．story

C．skill

D．trick

15.

A．writer

B．list

C．content

D．cover

8 . When teens feel safe, supported by and connected to parents, they are better equipped to pass the empathy (同情) they receive on to others, according to a new study.

The study, led by Jessica Stern from the University of Virginia, followed 174 teens from the ages of 14 to 18 to track their progress annually. At age 14, the teens were interviewed by researchers and encouraged to share descriptions and stories about their families. Researchers paid attention not only to what the teens said, but also how they expressed it. “Can teens talk about their close relationships in a way that’s calm and clear? Can they take a situation that’s maybe difficult and make sense out of it?” Stern said.

After these initial interviews, researchers went back to the participants at ages 16, 17 and 18 and observed their interactions with a close friend. The researchers noted how the participants responded when their friend presented a problem and confided in them, assessing the participants’ extension of empathy.

Teens who had more secure family relationships showed higher empathy toward their friends at ages 16 and 17 than less secure teens. It’s not all bad news, though, because the less secure teens “caught up” in their empathic behavior by age 18, to Stern’s surprise. This is cause for hope, she said, because it may indicate that those empathic skills can develop over time for teens who don’t have great relationships at home. Stern suggested that having strong friendships or a trusted teacher might make an impact on insecure teens’ empathy.

Since the research focused on averages across the study sample, an examination of individual differences between participants is necessary, said Mary Buckingham, a research assistant professor who didn’t take part in the study. “The article does not show the individual differences that might exist within teens,” Buckingham said. “Future research should examine what specific experiences, for what youth, in what contexts, may lead to attachment and empathy links.”

1. What did researchers do during the initial interviews?

A．They analyzed the participants personality.

B．They assessed the participants’ family relationships.

C．They measured the participants’ expression ability.

D．They evaluated the participants’ empathic skills.

2. What do the underlined words “confided in” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Spoke secretly to.	B．Relied strongly on.
C．Kept an eye on.	D．Lent a hand to.

3. What finding was beyond Stern’s expectations?

A．Teens’ empathy began with secure relationships at home.

B．Friendships mattered for teens’ empathy development.

C．Insecure teens’ empathy might improve over time.

D．Teachers had little impact on teens’ empathy.

4. What did Buckingham point out concerning the study?

A．Its application.	B．Its significance.
C．Its reliability.	D．Its limitation.

9 . Yesterday, people on the social media site Twitter reacted with surprise and humor to a report that claimed, “Scientists have taught spinach to send emails.” That’s not exactly true, but the “news” is based on some amazing work done by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) scientists in 2016, and it’s still worth learning about.

Scientists at MIT have managed to change ordinary spinach plants into natural sensors which can detect chemicals used in bombs. Using a cheap and small computer system, the spinach can even send a warning email.

The secret to giving spinach these special powers is nanotechnology. For this experiment, the scientists placed two different kinds of nanotech materials into spinach plants: some were tiny sensors; others were tiny tubes called carbon nanotubes. To get the tiny materials into the plants, the scientists put a liquid containing the nano-materials on the bottom of the plants’ leaves. That’s where the plants normally take in CO₂ gas.

Once the tiny sensors and nanotubes were in the spinach leaves, the plants did the rest of the work. As part of their natural process, the spinach plants pull water through their roots and into their leaves. If the water contains certain chemicals that are used in bombs, the sensors in the leaves make the nanotubes give off a slightly different kind of light.

By watching the plants constantly using a camera attached to a cheap computer, the scientists set up a system that can send a warning email if chemicals from explosives are detected in the water.

The researchers say it takes about 10 minutes for the plants to react to the chemicals. The computer the scientists used is about the size of a playing card. They say that in the future, their system could even use a cellphone with its camera changed slightly.

Detecting chemicals used in bombs is just one of the many uses the researchers are exploring. The scientists believe that in the future, such a system could give farmers detailed information about the health of the land and water on their farms.

1. Why is the report mentioned in the first paragraph?

A．To tell a joke made by MIT scientists.	B．To introduce the health benefits of spinach.
C．To criticize misleading news on social media.	D．To bring up the topic of a scientific experiment.

2. What is the function carton nanotubes in spinach leaves?

A．To supply energy to spinach.	B．To detect spinach’s lack of water.
C．To measure CO2 absorbed by spinach.	D．To make spinach shine in a special way.

3. What do the scientists expect of their system?

A．It will take effect immediately.	B．It will be applied to agriculture.
C．It will be expanded to other plants.	D．It will use a playing card-sized cellphone.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．Scientists teach spinach to send work emails.

B．Scientists create spinach that can test for bombs.

C．Scientists change the composition of spinach we eat.

D．Scientists use nanotechnology to boost spinach production.