3 . 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。

World Tourism Day focuses on promoting tourism in various parts of the world.     1    (start) by the United Nations World Trade Organization (UNWTO), the day     2    (honor) every year on September 27 and has been celebrated       3       1980.

The official World Tourism Day     4     (celebrate) this year was held in Bali, Indonesia, and designed around the theme of “Rethinking Tourism,” with the goal of     5     (inspire) debate about rethinking tourism for development, including through education and jobs, as well as tourism’s impact on the planet and opportunities to grow more     6     (sustainable).

Last Monday, tourism ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa met via video conference     7     (discuss) the green and sustainable development of tourism and the countries’ recovery measures during     8     COVID-19 pandemic.

The UNWTO urges everyone on World Tourism Day, including tourism workers,     9     (travel), corporations and governments, to consider     10     might be done to boost tourism.

4 . Last year marked 20 years since the deadliest accident in the history of Italian aviation (航空). In October 2001, the Linate Airport disaster _______ more than 100 people lose their lives _______ a ground crash at Milan’s most centrally-located commercial airport. The _______ involved a Scandinavian Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-87 and a private Cessna Citation CJ2.

The date of the accident was October 8th, 2001. On this day, MD-87 was set to _______ a direct flight from Milan Linate to Copenhagen in Denmark. This _______ had 104 passengers and six crew onboard.

Also set to _______ Milan Linate that morning was the Cessna CJ2. Headed for Paris, there were just four people onboard.

On the morning of October 8th, 2001, foggy conditions prevailed (占优势) at Milan Linate Airport. Such weather can _______ visibility to minimal levels, potentially causing _______ operational trouble at airports. There is a very real _______ to it, as misunderstandings can be deadly in low visibility. ________, Vincenzo Fusco, the airport’s director, stated that conditions were still ________ for flying. The Cessna’s pilots, ________in the fog, took a wrong turn on the runway, which could have been ________ if there had been a ground radar (雷达) system at the airport.

At 08:09, air traffic control advised MD-87’s pilots that they were clear to take-off. Less than a minute after this clearance, the departing MD-87 ________ with the Cessna as it crossed the runway. The crash and the resulting fire destroyed both of the aircraft, leaving all the passengers and pilots ________ in the tragedy dead.

1.

A．offered

B．saw

C．affected

D．predicted

2.

A．due to

B．despite

C．apart from

D．with regard to

3.

A．occasion

B．situation

C．tragedy

D．adventure

4.

A．unfold

B．command

C．operate

D．distribute

5.

A．company

B．profession

C．trade

D．service

6.

A．depart

B．transform

C．orbit

D．enter

7.

A．increase

B．reduce

C．enhance

D．recover

8.

A．current

B．magical

C．odd

D．severe

9.

A．danger

B．loss

C．prejudice

D．response

10.

A．Therefore

B．Thankfully

C．Literally

D．However

11.

A．necessary

B．suitable

C．convenient

D．ready

12.

A．engaged

B．connected

C．lost

D．experienced

13.

A．noticed

B．emphasized

C．ignored

D．generated

14.

A．replaced

B．crashed

C．contrasted

D．quarreled

15.

A．dressed

B．absorbed

C．buried

D．involved

5 . You might have heard that no two snowflakes (雪花) are alike.     1     What all snowflakes have in common, though, is their source. They form from the moisture in clouds that hover (悬浮) at least 1 kilometer above the ground.     2    

In winter, the air up there in the clouds is very cold, and     3    To form snowflakes, those clouds need temperatures below freezing. However, if the air gets too cold, a cloud won’t hold enough water for any snowflakes to fall. This requires a balance. Snow can form in cooler environments, but the colder it gets, the less moisture there is to make a snowflake.

In fact, moisture must supersaturate a cloud’s air for a flake to form, which means there is more water in the air than would normally be possible. When there is too much water in the air,     4    Some of that water can flash freeze into crystals. These crystals then lazily fall to the ground. We call them snowflakes.

    5     Scientists call it a nucleus, which serves as the center around which an ice crystal forms. Without something to attach to, water droplets (水滴) can’t freeze. Even when the air temperature is well below freezing, water droplets will remain liquid. They freeze only when they have a solid object onto which they can stick. However, in the right conditions, drops of water will attach to a nucleus. They do it one by one. building an ice crystal.

A．it gets cooler the higher you go.

B．But how exactly does this work?

C．a cloud will try to rid itself of the extra water.

D．Clouds need one more thing to turn moisture into a flake.

E．Take a close look at snowflakes and you might be surprised.

F．Snowflakes do in fact come in a wide range of shapes and sizes.

G．they encounter slightly different atmospheric conditions along the way.

6 . How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19?

Experts say testing is the best way to determine what you have since symptoms of the illnesses can overlap, which means the symptoms are similar to each other. The viruses that cause colds, the flu and COVID-19 are spread the same way-through droplets from the nose and mouth of infected people.

The time varies when someone with any of the illnesses will start feeling sick. Some people infected with the coronavirus (冠状病毒) don’t experience any symptoms, but it’s still possible for them to spread it.

Cough, fever, tiredness and muscle aches are common to both the flu and COVID-19, says Kristen Coleman, as assistant research professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. Common colds, meanwhile, are often milder with symptoms including a stuffy nose. Fevers are more common with the flu.

Despite some false descriptions online, the viruses have not merged (合并) to create a new illness. But it’s possible to get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time, which some are calling “flurona”. “A co-infection of any kind can be severe or worsen your symptoms altogether,” says Coleman. “If flu cases continue to rise, we can expect to see more of these types of viral co-infections in the coming weeks or months.”

With many similar symptoms caused by the three virus types, testing remains the best choice to determine which one you may have. Some pharmacies (药房) offer testing for both viruses at the same time, Coleman notes. “This can help doctors offer the right treatment. But most do not have the ability to routinely do this, especially during a COVID-19 surge(激增),” Coleman says.

Getting vaccinated (打疫苗) helps to reduce the spread of the viruses. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is safe to get a flu and COVID-19 shot or booster at the same time.

1. What conclusion can we draw from the second paragraph?

A．People with COVID-19 can spread it to others only when they are having obvious symptoms.

B．People with COVID-19 start to feel sick much earlier than people with other illnesses.

C．People start to feel sick around the same time with colds, the flu, or COVID-19.

D．People start to feel sick at different times for each illness.

2. What is NOT mentioned as symptoms of a cold, the flu or COVID-19?

A．Cough.

B．Tiredness.

C．Throat aches.

D．A high temperature.

3. What can we know from the fifth paragraph?

A．Necessary testing contributes to proper treatment.

B．COVID-19 is out of control due to lack of testing.

C．Doctors can’t treat patients without testing results.

D．Pharmacies can offer testing only with doctors’ permission.

4. What is recommended in the passage to avoid COVID-19?

A．Getting tested.

B．Getting treated.

C．Getting assisted.

D．Getting vaccinated.

7 . ABOUT MUSUME

Who We Are

Musume offers contemporary Asian cuisine and fantastic sushi (寿司) in the heart of downtown Dallas within the Hall Arts district. Musume, which translates to “Daughter” in Japanese is from Rock Libations restaurant group. Musume serves lunch Monday through Friday and dinner every night of the week. Musume features the country’s largest premium saki (清酒) program with over 120 selections and also possesses the largest Japanese Whisky collection in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, which pair wonderfully with our large party menus. Operations are overseen by Josh Babb and Sean Clavir.

Private Events at Musume

Our elegant private dining room located in Dallas highly acclaimed Hall Arts District comfortably seats 15 to 50 people. From cocktail gatherings with passed starters to seated formal dinners, Musume specializes in hosting unique private events. We offer a wide variety of special event menus that are served family style with something for everyone.

Location

Hall Arts District 2330 Flora St. Suite 100

Dallas, TX 75201 (214)871-8883

Hours

Monday-Thursday:11:00 am-2:00 pm, 5:00 pm-10:00 pm.

Friday:11:00 am-2:00 pm, 5:00 pm-11:00 pm.

Saturday:5:00 pm-11:00 pm.

Sunday:5:00 pm-10:00 pm.

Welcome to book now!

1. Which can be found in the writing above?

A．Musume’s location.

B．Discount information.

C．The popularity of Musume.

D．The information about minimum charge.

2. If a person wants to dine in Musume, he __________.

A．has no choice but Japanese cuisine

B．has no chance to taste alcohol there

C．can go to Musume at noon on Sunday

D．can call Musume to make a reservation

3. Which is an UNLIKELY place for you to spot the writing above?

A．A textbook.

B．A web page.

C．A leisure magazine.

D．A business column.

8 . 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。

Melissa was a single parent of three small children, working at a low-paid job. Money was always tight and she had to work hard to make ends meet. But they still felt blessed with a roof over their heads, food on the plate, clothes on their backs, and even if not a lot, always enough. Not knowing they were poor, the kids just thought their mother was strict in money management. Melissa was really glad about that.

Christmas was just around the corner. Although there wasn't budget for a lot of gifts, Melissa planned to please the kids with a family party. She prepared weeks ahead of time, asking one by one what the kids wanted for Christmas. Fortunately, Melissa managed to spare $ 80 dollars for the whole family to enjoy the fun of Christmas shopping.

The big day arrived. Mellissa drove the kids to a nearby Walmart and gave each kid a twenty-dollar bill. “Now, my children,” she announced, “you have two hours to pick a gift in the supermarket. Then we will meet back at the gate.” Excited, the children scattered (四散) and rushed into the supermarket.

Melissa smiled. She looked at her own note and put it back into her pocket. Well, the Melissa smiled. She looked at her own note and put it back into her pocket. Well, the children's shining faces were the most precious Christmas gift for her, weren't they? Sitting in the car, she waiting patiently, imagining what gifts the kids would choose. She couldn't wait to share their joy.

Two hours later, the kids came back one by one. Tom and Tick rushed to their mother, eyes twinkling with excitement. They showed their gifts to Melissa and jumped with joy. The third child, Ginger, was obviously left behind, who dragged her feet to the car. To everyone's surprise, Ginger was empty-handed. Melissa said nothing, asked the kids to get into the car and headed home:

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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。

Driving home, everyone was talking about their gifts in high spirits except the youngest daughter, Ginger.

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“We have so much, but the homeless man doesn't have anything,” Ginger explained.

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9 . 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。

The story of Zhang Guimei is well-known throughout China. About two decades ago, Zhang     1     (meet) a teenage girl sitting in a daze (茫然) on the side of a road in Huaping County, Yunnan Province. Zhang, a local high school teacher, asked her what was wrong. The girl said she wanted to go to school, but her family was too poor     2     (afford) it.

Zhang went to the 14-year-old girl’s home,     3     (hope) to persuade her parents to allow their daughter to continue schooling. However, the parents refused Zhang. With the little girl lingering (徘徊) in her mind, Zhang tried to figure out     4     to help the local girls.

In 2007, Zhang was elected     5     a representative of the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and attended the meeting in Beijing. A news report on Zhang made her     6     (ambitious) of building a school for girls gain the attention of Huaping County officials and other     7     (supporter). A year later, Huaping Girls’ High School, China’s first tuition-free high school opened. Most of the girls were from mountainous areas.

Zhang’s story was adapted into a Chinese play,     8     (title) Teacher Guimei, by Yunnan Drama Theater, which launched a nationwide tour. Directed by Wang Baoshe, who is also the playwright, and Chang Hao, the Chinese play premiered in Kunming, Yunnan Province.     9     play received a lot of attention.

According to Chang, right after the play started its preparations, the creative team members visited Zhang     10    (frequent) and did interviews with her, trying to let the script (剧本) tell her story in a realistic way.

10 . Dogs in the classroom lower stress of primary school students, new research has found. The study by UK researchers found spending some time with a dog twice a week was better for reducing stress on students than many other classroom relaxation activities. And the benefits of these “dog dates" were similar for children in both normal and special schools.

Stress is known to negatively affect a child’s learning, behaviour, health and mood. This has led schools to try a number of ways to reduce stress, including yoga, mindfulness, physical activities and even having animals in classrooms.

The researchers from the University of Lincoln measured students' stress levels by tracking the level of the stress in their saliva (唾液). They studied 105 students aged 8 to 9 in four normal schools as well as 44 children of a similar age in seven special schools in the UK. The children were randomly (任意) divided into three groups: a group that spent time with a dog; a group that spent time doing relaxation activities; and a “control” group that did neither of these things. Students in the dog group spent 20 minutes with a trained dog twice a week for four weeks. The relaxation group spent the same amount of time doing exercises.

The researchers found that the children in the dog group had “significantly lower” stress levels, while those in the relaxation and control groups recorded an increase over the school term. The study, which was published in the journal PLOS ONE, also found stress was lowest in the children in the dog group immediately after their contact with the puppies. “Dog-assisted activities can lead to lower stress levels in schoolchildren with and without special educational needs,” University of Lincoln researcher Kerstin Meints said, “but more research is needed to discover what was the ideal amount of time and contact with dogs for the best effect.”

1. What is the benefit of having dogs in the classroom according to the research?

A．Relieving stress for students.	B．Making students feel less lonely.
C．Strengthening students' health.	D．Improving students’ learning ability.

2. How did the researchers get the findings?

A．By analyzing causes.	B．By providing examples.
C．By listing facts.	D．By making comparison.

3. What does the research show according to the last paragraph?

A．The proper contact time with dogs still needs further study.

B．Dogs have more effects on the children in special schools.

C．The children doing more exercises have the lowest stress level.

D．The children spending most time with dogs are lowest in stress.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Students need the company of dogs

B．Classroom dog dates reduce kids’ stress

C．A new research about dogs is carried out

D．Dog-assisted activities become popular in UK