2 . A Heroic Driver

Larry works with Transport Drivers. Inc. One morning in 2019, Larry was ______ along 165 north after delivering to one of his _______ Suddenly, he saw a car with its bright lights on. As he got closer, he found another vehicle upside down on the road. One more look and he noticed _____ shooting out from under the ______ vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and _____ the fire extinguisher (灭火器) . Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire was put out.

The man who had his bright lights on came over and told Larry he had   ____ an emergency call. They then heard a woman’s voice coming from the, wrecked (毁坏的) vehicle. _____ the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay ______ until the emergency personnel arrived, but she thought the car was going to ______. Larry told her that he had already put out the fire and she should not move ______she injured her neck.

Once fire and emergency people arrive, Larry and the other man ______ and let them go to work. Then, Larry asked the ______ if he was needed or ______ to go. They let him and the other man go.

One thing is ______-Larry went above and beyond the call of duty by getting so close to the burning vehicle! His ______ most likely saved the woman's life.

1.

A．walking

B．touring

C．traveling

D．rushing

2.

A．passengers

B．colleagues

C．employers

D．customers

3.

A．flame

B．smoke

C．water

D．steam

4.

A．used

B．disabled

C．removed

D．abandoned

5.

A．got hold of

B．prepared

C．took charge of

D．controlled

6.

A．returned

B．received

C．made

D．confirmed

7.

A．Starting

B．Parking

C．Passing

D．Approaching

8.

A．quiet

B．still

C．away

D．calm

9.

A．explode

B．slip away

C．fall apart

D．crash

10.

A．as if

B．unless

C．in case

D．after

11.

A．stepped forward

B．backed off

C．moved on

D．set out

12.

A．woman

B．police

C．man

D．driver

13.

A．forbidden

B．ready

C．asked

D．free

14.

A．for certain

B．for consideration

C．reported

D．checked

15.

A．patience

B．skills

C．efforts

D．promise

6 . It’s the textbook beginning of a nightmare: lost on a hiking track, with no water, and an injured dog too heavy to carry. _________, for the family of three this story happened to, they _________ a kind-hearted boy.

For JD, Aimee, and their dog Smokey, a two-mile hike had become a _________. The dog’s paw (爪子) had many cuts on it, and it must have been _________when it walked. _________, their phone was dead, and it was getting dark. That’s when they met 12-year-old David King and his mom Christine.

Although David had finished a 15-mile-hike and _________ a soccer match earlier that day, he decided to lend a hand without _________. He suggested they build a stretcher (担架) with sticks and T-shirts. “We didn’t think it would _________ because we didn’t think the dog would get onto it. _________, Smokey was just happy to and we just __________him out,” said Christine.

David and his mother worked together with the couple to get Smokey to__________. Smokey occasionally hopped (跳行) off to give some __________to the tired hikers, despite his__________.

David __________that when you’re off on a hike, a good way to be prepared should be to __________ what could go wrong, and plan for that.

1.

A．Originally

B．Obviously

C．Actually

D．Fortunately

2.

A．crashed into

B．ran into

C．consulted with

D．beg for

3.

A．failure

B．memory

C．disaster

D．battle

4.

A．painful

B．tired

C．flexible

D．sleepy

5.

A．Above all

B．After all

C．Worse still

D．At last

6.

A．watched

B．played

C．reported

D．lost

7.

A．instruction

B．permission

C．exception

D．hesitation

8.

A．matter

B．work

C．fit

D．improve

9.

A．Therefore

B．Though

C．Besides

D．However

10.

A．put

B．figured

C．carried

D．called

11.

A．happiness

B．safety

C．peace

D．success

12.

A．relief

B．courage

C．treatment

D．care

13.

A．hunger

B．curiosity

C．injuries

D．efforts

14.

A．demanded

B．argued

C．ordered

D．recommended

15.

A．imagine

B．describe

C．record

D．avoid

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。

It is believed that Chinese knotting, also known as zhongguojie, originated for recording information and exchanging messages     1     writing was invented. Over the past thousands of years, knots     2     (play) an important part in the life of Chinese.     3     (initial), Chinese knots acted as good -luck charms to drive away evil spirits. Today, Chinese knots are widely used to decorate homes during festivities.

A major characteristic of Chinese knots is that they are often tied from a single continuous length of string. The knots are commonly named     4     the sentimental value it holds, such as the “true love knot” and the “double happiness knot” which are given or used at weddings to express mutual love and growing old together in fidelity. Chinese knots are created in a     5     (various) of colors such as gold, green, blue, or black, though the most commonly used color is red,     6     symbolizes good luck and prosperity.

Crafting the Chinese knot is a three-step process     7     (involve) tying knots, tightening them and adding the finishing touches. The knots     8     (pull) tightly together and are strong enough to be used for binding or wrapping, making them very practical.

Today, most of such knots are often mass manufactured in factories. Skilled knot artists weave complex knots that you might see     9     (sell) as souvenirs that you can take back with you. If you have time, why not try your hand at it? Perhaps these age-old charms can add     10     touch of good luck to your daily life?

9 . 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。

Michael saw the trouble coming. There standing in the hallway was Frank, the boy who enjoyed making fun of anyone at any given moment. Frank was tall and strong, so few of his victims stood up to him. Michael hated the idea that Frank always got away with his wrongdoing. Yet like most kids who were picked on, he just took it quietly and waited for the unpleasant to pass.

Frank walked up, his eyes locked on the books in Michael’s arms. When they met, Frank stopped unexpectedly, “Hey, let me see those books!” Some students watched as Michael held out the books he was carrying, trying not to give away his nervousness.

Frank took a book, looked inside for a second, and then threw the book at Michael, who dropped all the other books. “Hey, those are school property,” Frank barked, “Be careful!” Then he walked away, laughing loudly.

Michael, his cheeks turning red, half kicked the fallen books. Suddenly a hand picked up one book. “You look like you could use a p ally (盟友),” a friendly voice said. It was Ramon, the most athletic boy in the high school. Michael couldn’t believe Ramon was stopping to help him as they barely spoke.

“Thanks,” Michael sighed with relief. “It’s confusing. I don’t know what his problems is.”

“Well, as I see it,” Ramon said, “you need to find a way to end this.” Michael nodded, stuck for what to say. Ramon continued, “You know my grandmother used to tell me whenever I had a problem with someone. She’d say, ‘You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar (醋).’”

Looking puzzled, Michael asked, “What does that mean?”

“It means kindness may be more effective than anger,” Ramon explained.

“Can you just tell Frank to stop picking on me?” Michael suggested.

“That’s vinegar,” Ramon laughed as he walked away. “Try honey instead.”

Ramon’s words left Michael thinking.

The next school day brought Michael’s usual pain. There stood Frank, and Michael knew it would be just seconds before he had to face him in the middle of the hall. Frank came nearer.

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

Then, suddenly, the unexpected happened.

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Michael bent down and quickly picked up Frank’s books on the floor.

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10 . Nanako Hama was holding a light envelop. When she tore it open with care, locks of hair emerged. Many strangers send Hama locks of their hair, hoping to recycle it.

People generate a huge amount of hair waste. Nearly all of that waste ends up in landfill, where it can release harmful greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. But hair possesses useful qualities that it’s a shame to simply throw it away. That’s why people all around the world, like Hama, have been collecting hair and finding innovative ways to recycle it, including making mats (垫子) out of it for removing oil leaks in the ocean.

Hama is part of the nonprofit Matter of Trust (MoT) members working at more than 60 centers dotted across 17 countries, using machines to make hair donated from local salons and individuals into square mat, which are then used to clean up the floating oil. “Hair is particularly well-suited for this,” says MoT co-founder Lisa Gautier. “That’s because its rough sort of outer layer lets oil stick to it.” MoT’s mats have been used in major oil leaks, including the 2010 Deepwater Horizon and 2007 Cosco Busan incidents.

In a 2018 study, Murray, an environmental scientist at the University of Technology Sydney, in Australia found that mats made of recycled human hair could absorb 0.84 grams of oil onto its surface for every gram of hair—significantly more than polypropylene (聚丙烯),a type of plastic that’s typically used to clean up floating oil. Besides, hair is also useful as fertilizer (化肥). Hair contains a relatively high nitrogen (氮), a chemical element crucial for plant growth, and each lock of hair is made of roughly 16 percent of this essential nutrient. Last year, more than 560 gallons of liquid fertilizer made from human hair was sold to farmers in northern Tanzania and the feedback from the farmers has been very encouraging.

“It’s just a great way to use hair in a productive way. Hair is an answer literally hanging in front of our eyes—for oil and soil,” Hama says.

1. How does the author introduce the topic?

A．By presenting a scene.	B．By detailing the background.
C．By describing the usage of hair.	D．By praising an environmentalist.

2. What can the mat made of human hair do?

A．Improve soil.

B．Prevent oil leaks.

C．Take in harmful gas.

D．Clear the sea of oil.

3. Which qualities of hair contribute to its innovative use?

A．Its color and strength.	B．Its length and amount.
C．Its weight and flexibility.	D．Its structure and component.

4. Which best describes the future of hair waste as fertilizer?

A．Uncertain.

B．Promising.

C．Doubtful.

D．Worrying.