1 . Shanghai residents （居民） passing through the city’s eastern Huangpu district earlier this month might have discovered an unusual sight a “walking” building.

An 85-year-old primary school has been lifted off the ground in its entirety and relocated using new technology named the “walking” machine.

In the city’s latest effort to protect historic structures, engineers used nearly 200 mobile supports under the five-story building, according to Lan Wuji, chief technical supervisor of the project.

The supports act like robotic legs. They’re split into two groups which in turns rise up and down, like the human step. The sensors （感应器）help control how the building moves forward, said Lan.

In recent years, China’s rapid modernization has seen many historic buildings destroyed to clear land for skyscrapers and office buildings. But there has been growing concern about the architectural heritage （遗产）loss as a result of destruction across the country.

It is true Shanghai has been China’s most progressive city when it comes to heritage preservation. The survival of a number of 1930s buildings in the famous bund district and 19th-century “shikumen”（or “stone gate”） houses in the repaired Xintiandi neighborhood has offered examples of how to give old buildings new life.

The city also has a track record of relocating old buildings. In 2018, the city relocated a 90-year-old building in Hongkou district, which was then considered to be Shanghai’s most complex relocation project to date.

The Lagena Primary School, which weighs 7, 600 tons, faced a new challenge-it’s T-shaped, while previously relocated structures were square or rectangular（长方形的）, according to Xinhua.

Experts and technicians met to discuss possibilities and test a number of different technologies before deciding on the “walking machine”, Xinhua said.

1. Why did the 85-year-old primary school have to be moved?

A．To make room for modern buildings without destroying it.

B．To meet the new requirements of the school.

C．To protect it better as it is a cultural heritage.

D．To give the old building a new life…

2. How did the primary school get moved?

A．By reducing the weight of it.	B．By using movable supports.
C．By dividing it into several parts.	D．By using robotic legs.

3. Which of the following statements may the author agree with?

A．China’s rapid modernization leads to the architectural heritage loss.

B．The move of the primary school is the first example of heritage protection.

C．The different shape of the primary school adds difficulty to its move.

D．The move of the primary school is Shanghai’s most complex relocation project.

4. Where does the passage probably come from?

A．A news report.	B．A science review.
C．A travel magazine.	D．A geography book.

2 . On the first day of fourth grade, my teacher, Mrs. Brown, told my class a story about her husband Rob, who is a brain cancer survivor. After what Mrs. Brown experienced with Robs’ illness, she decided to devote part of her life to an organization called Be head Strong, which works to support families with a member suffering from brain cancer.

Along with typical math and science, throughout the year, Mrs. Brown shared stories with us about people in Be Head Strong who had overcome some tough and unfair battles. Mrs. Brown never showed any sadness or confusion toward the disease. She instead spoke only with words of determination to find a cure. Whether news from Be Head Strong was good or bad, she always looked at the situation as an opportunity to improve and do more.

My parents taught me from a very young age that making wise choices with my money is important. I would always set aside most of my $ 2.50-a-week allowance. By the end of the school year, I had saved over one hundred dollars, $ 131.30 to be exact. One day was wondering what to do with it. I did not feel like any game or toy was worth the time I had spent saving. I thought about the stories Mrs. Brown told us, then I decided that was where I wanted my money to go.

As the last day of school approached, my mom helped me wrap the heart-shaped box full of dollars and coins. After all the other kids had left on the last day of school, I handed Mrs. Brown the present. As she opened it, I told her that I wanted the money to go to Be Head Strong to help people like Rob. She broke into tears and hugged me tightly.

People may not always realize how big of an influence one kind gesture can make. One teacher encouraged a decision in my life that has changed the way how I live.

1. What do we know about Mrs. Brown from paragraph 1?

A．She had just survived a brain cancer.

B．She lost her husband to a brain cancer.

C．She founded a non-profit organization for brain cancer.

D．She was devoted to helping people with brain cancer.

2. Which of the following can best describe Mrs. Brown?

A．Outgoing and organized.	B．Positive and delightful.
C．Enthusiastic and patient.	D．Kind-hearted and strong-willed.

3. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

A．The author thought the money was worth something more meaningful.

B．The author’s parents were strict with him in buying games and toys.

C．The author was old enough to get rid of games and toys.

D．The author had no time to pick his favorite games and toys.

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

A．A Teacher—a Role model.	B．A Teacher—A Life-long Learner.
C．An Unforgettable Science lesson.	D．A Special Teacher and Her Life Story.

3 . 15 years ago, when I was playing basketball in one of Australia’s premier basketball leagues, I remember a sports psychologist we had for the season. As young professional athletes with high egos (自我价值感), the team were not quite convinced the techniques of psychology would ____   performance, especially when it didn’t involve using the physical strength and endurance needed to _____ the weeks of training and games. I, ____ , was interested.

We were trained in a visualization technique used before games. It involved moving ourselves into a meditative (冥想的) state and taking ourselves on a journey into the ____ to recreate the experience of a game, From ____ home, getting to the stadium, being in the change room, walking out onto the ____ and then finally visualizing how we would play and see ourselves ____ . The most important part of the ____ was to bring to life the vivid details of each stage, while also focusing on the ____ that came with it. We were trained to ____ fear, doubt and learned to go beyond them, so that by the time we got onto the court, we were grounded, ____ and ready to play.

What I learnt most from this technique was that winning games was important but how we ____   to play was even more vital. And ____ visualization was a powerful way to see through to the ____ , there were absolutely no ____ in the hard work of getting there.

1.

A．improve

B．monitor

C．measure

D．maintain

2.

A．compensate for

B．prepare for

C．tough out

D．show up

3.

A．in addition

B．in other words

C．as a result

D．on the other hand

4.

A．wild

B．home

C．history

D．future

5.

A．finding

B．leaving

C．moving

D．missing

6.

A．court

B．street

C．platform

D．stage

7.

A．learning

B．winning

C．waiting

D．talking

8.

A．subject

B．match

C．technique

D．team

9.

A．questions

B．decisions

C．feelings

D．lessons

10.

A．forget about

B．drive away

C．bring back

D．step into

11.

A．cheerful

B．patient

C．eager

D．confident

12.

A．aim

B．appear

C．continue

D．promise

13.

A．unless

B．as

C．while

D．if

14.

A．solution

B．goal

C．truth

D．background

15.

A．shortcuts

B．tools

C．examples

D．downsides

4 . Nobel prize-winners, legendary(传奇的)authors, and famous scientists—you might think all these people were born to be creative. However, that’s not always the case.

While well-known figures like Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein did their most significant work in their youth, famous American poet Robert Frost and English-born natural scientist Charles Darwin were known as “late bloomers” —people whose talents were not noticeable until later in life.

This idea of “peaking” at different times inspired new research from the United States. “Many people believe that creativity is exclusively(独有地)associated with youth, but it really depends on what kind of creativity you’re talking about,” said Bruce Weinberg, a professor of economics at the University of Chicago and co-author of the study.

According to the study, published earlier this month in the journal De Economist, there are two types of people: conceptual(概念的)and experimental thinkers.

To reach this conclusion, researchers took the 31 previous winners of the Nobel Prize in economics and arranged them according to when they did their most significant work, to identify their creative peaks.

Some peaked from ages 25—29. Classified as conceptual thinkers, these people think outside of the box, coming up with new ideas before they become used to the conventional way of doing things.

The second creative peak came with economists in their 50s. These are experimental thinkers who have been in their fields for a long time. This allows them to learn from errors and experiment with different processes, before eventually finding new solutions.

“Whether you hit your creative peak early or late in your career depends on whether you have a conceptual or experimental approach,” said Weinberg. He added that their study isn’t limited to economics, saying it can apply to other creative disciplines(知识领域). So if you’re struggling to come up with new ideas, don’t panic. Your creative peak may be yet to arrive.

1. What did the study from the US find?

A．Young people are not necessarily more creative than old people.

B．Most people take a conceptual approach when thinking.

C．People’s creative peak in their life is related to their job type.

D．Conceptual and experimental thinkers hit their peaks at different times.

2. What is the characteristic of conceptual thinkers?

A．They tend to challenge conventional rules.	B．They are creative due to their young ages.
C．They are likely to follow traditional rules.	D．They fail to come up with new ideas.

3. What do we know about experimental thinkers?

A．Their talents usually bloom in their 20s.

B．They are good at doing experiments.

C．They work out new methods based on experience.

D．They are more successful than conceptual thinkers.

4. What would Weinberg probably agree with?

A．It’s difficult to find one’s talent in later years.

B．More research needs to be done about creative peaks.

C．Conceptual thinkers could be more successful in the art field.

D．Experimental thinkers from other fields may succeed in their 50s.

5 . Ask people to name a safe place and most will say “home”. But every year the British Government produces its official Home Accident Survey, which shows that home can be a dangerous place. Last year 7 British citizens died while putting up their Christmas decorations. Over 1,600 needed medical help after falling off their chairs. And 70 people had fatal accidents while lying in bed.     1    

Modern societies are designed to be safe.     2     “Extreme sports”, such as bungee jumping and skiing down cliffs(悬崖), are becoming more and more popular. Psychologists call this “ self-actualization”. They mean a desire to be different and stand out from the crowd.

    3     But they will take risks in other areas. For example, they risk failure when they start new businesses. This is a more acceptable risk than mountain climbing. Even when people fail, they are still alive. It is possible to say that the whole world economy simply consists of people deciding whether to take risks or not.

Maybe it is safer to keep your head down at work. Perhaps now is not the time for that great business idea. Shouldn't we just play it safe? But this too is risky.     4     This is why, according to the Home Accident Survey, twice as many people fall from short ladders as from long ones.

    5     It sharpens up the mind's decision-making processes. This may date from the onrigins of human civilization. Our remote ancestors were faced with a choice. Leaving their cave might mean being eaten by wild animals. But staying in the cave meant starving for certain. They took the risk and society was born.

A．Most people do not want to risk their lives.

B．It may well be that we need risk as a kind of mental training.

C．It is safe to say that no activity is without danger.

D．If we refuse to take any risks then we limit our ability to think clearly.

E．Yet this produces a desire in some people to look for danger.

F．Maybe you will try to keep away from what is too dangerous.

G．This proves that danger is usually caused by people themselves.

6 . For many people, remembering to take their daily medicine can be the difference between life and death. Yet, people forget all the time. Now a study from North Carolina State University has found that changes in daily behavior have a significant effect on whether we remember to take our medicine-and that these changes influence older and younger adults differently.

“We've found that it is not just differences between people, but differences in what we do each day, that affect our ability to remember to take medicine,” says Dr. Shevaun Neupert, lead author of a paper describing the research. “This is the first time anyone has looked at the effect of daily changes in how busy we are affects our ability to remember medicines.”

“For example, young people do the best job of remembering to take their medicine on days when they are busier than usual,” Neupcrt says. “But older adults do a better job of remembering their medicine on days when they are less busy.”

The researchers evaluated study participants who were on daily medicines. The participants were divided into two groups: younger adults(between the ages of 18 and 20) and older adults(between the ages of 60 and 89).

For both age groups, the researchers found that participants were more likely to remember to take their medicines on days when they performed better than usual on “cognition(认知)tests”-which evaluate memory and critical thinking.

“We found that cognition is an important factor in remembering medicines,” Neupert says. “but that how busy we are is also important." This has very real applications for helping people remember to take medicines that can be essential to their health and well-being.

“We've found such a disparity between young and old adults, that it's clear we need to tailor our messages to these two groups.” Neupert says. “For example, it is important for young people to stay busy and be active. That will help them, remember to take their medicines. However, we need to let older adults-know that they need to give particular attention to remembering medicines on days when they expect to be busier than usual.”

1. Which shows what is new about the research on remembering medicines?

A．Age differences.	B．Differences between people.
C．Changes in the amount of work.	D．Changes in the types of work.

2. What does the underlined word “disparity” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Difference.	B．Disadvantage.
C．Connection.	D．Coincidence.

3. What should old adults do when they are likely to forget their medicine?

A．Keep themselves busy.	B．Take a cognition test.
C．Always remind themselves about it.	D．Think of their health and well-being.

4. What does the research on remembering medicines focus on?

A．One's daily medicine and daily work.

B．The time and place to take medicine.

C．The connection between medicine and health.

D．Changes in daily behavior and age differences.

7 . Hi, Dave Gieber here. Are you seriously thinking about starting a comic book(连环漫画册)collection yourself? Then “Comic Book Collecting, a Starting Point” was written just for you. This book was designed to help you jump-start your collection using Internet resources!

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Dave,

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Lorraine Cote

Dave,

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Dear Dave,

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Ian McBride

1. What do we know about Lorraine Cote?

A．She is inexperienced in comic book collecting.

B．She has been collecting comic books for years.

C．She asks for information about comic book collecting.

D．She knows nothing about comic book collecting.

2. What is the main reason James D. Tyler writes to Dave?

A．He enjoys reading.	B．He wishes to write a book.
C．He is interested in history.	D．He is interested in artwork.

3. What can be inferred about Ian McBride's first comic book he bought 40 years ago?

A．He bought it with the money for pop.	B．He bought it after he got six bottles of pop.
C．He made a lot of money by selling it later	D．He didn't realize its economic potential then.

8 . The Road Less Travelled

Pennsylvania is one of the oldest states in America full of mysterious places. One of those places has been_________for decades. My dad loves history. When he learned it was_______to the public, he decided to take a bike trip with me to_______this historic road. I was 14 then.

My dad chose a 16-mile section of the road for us to ride. Part of it included an old and long tunnel(隧道)called the Sideling Hill Tunnel. To_________, we checked our tires and made sure our bike lights had batteries. In the morning, we_______our bikes into the trunk of the car. Then we set off on a cool fall afternoon.

After a two-hour drive, we reached the road. Then our bike trip started. It went smoothly.

As we approached the Sideling Hill Tunnel, I felt_________as it was black inside! But my dad_______me. He said be would be right beside me. He reminded me to be_______all the way and keep my_______on!

When we entered the tunnel, the sound of our bikes________through the darkness. I shined my flashlight around and saw walls covered in graffiti. I was pretty scared, but________following my dad helped me relax. That gave me________to keep going. And I was so happy to ride out into the________afternoon!

Whenever I am going through hardships in life, I remember this__________. It reminds me that my dad is always beside me. He turns on the light of__________in my heart. And he gives me courage to keep riding through life’s dark tunnels.

1.

A．occupied

B．abandoned

C．ruined

D．founded

2.

A．familiar

B．dangerous

C．strange

D．open

3.

A．explore

B．challenge

C．follow

D．track

4.

A．start

B．prepare

C．compete

D．arrive

5.

A．turned

B．moved

C．loaded

D．lifted

6.

A．content

B．nervous

C．comfortable

D．curious

7.

A．persuaded

B．believed

C．encouraged

D．forced

8.

A．active

B．energetic

C．silent

D．careful

9.

A．light

B．cellphone

C．camera

D．music

10.

A．got

B．rushed

C．spread

D．called

11.

A．appealing to

B．insisting on

C．waiting for

D．focusing on

12.

A．courage

B．pressure

C．expectation

D．honor

13.

A．quiet

B．bright

C．dark

D．perfect

14.

A．accident

B．past

C．story

D．trip

15.

A．hope

B．appreciation

C．interest

D．trust

9 . “Nature never stops being amazing,” says Rosemary Mosco, master of humorous nature art. Her new book, Birding Is MyFavorite Video Game, combines fascinating facts with charming pictures, and it's guaranteed to make you laugh. In fact, the learning and laughing are both equally important to Rosemary.

“There's so much to love about birds,” notes Rosemary. “I admire that they're real-life, modern dinosaurs! As an artist, I'm captivated by their color variations. Once you get into birds, the interest snowballs. You can find them almost everywhere. You start to notice subtle behaviors and wing patterns. You're never bored again. Teaching a kid to watch birds is a huge gift.”

Birds make regular appearances in Rosemary's nature art comics. She created charts explaining the songs and calls of common eastern and western birds. One of her most popular pieces is a flow chart helping you to decide whether or not to help a baby bird fallen from a nest. And her own personal favorite cartoon is about tiny owls, meant to be both motivational and mildly disturbing. Rosemary explains: “One reader asked me if we had any evidence that these owls can kill and eat a moose. My response was, not yet…”

Rosemary loves other animals, and is especially proud of a poster she drew showing every snake in the US and Canada. She also has a real soft spot for butterflies. “Their behaviors can be surprisingly complex,” she points out. “They defend habitats with dogfights. They have complex relationships with poisonous plants. Some of them eat waste and drink tears. Oh, and it helps that they pose nicely for photos.”

Mostly self-taught, Rosemary has taken a few art courses, even studying video game art for a bit. During her career, she's created many educational charts, and has been working on some children's science books. She also has an upcoming comics novel about the solar system.

“I'm excited to share more stories about the natural world.” Rosemary says about the future of her nature art comics. “Humor gives science wings!”

1. What is the main feature of Rosemary's comics?

A．A novel of ecology and cartoons.	B．A combination of nature art and science.
C．A mixture of entertainment and education.	D．A book of interesting facts and behavior charts.

2. What does the underlined word "captivated" mean in Paragraph 2?

A．Puzzled.

B．Attracted.

C．Shocked.

D．Encouraged.

3. The purpose of writing Paragraph 4 is to          .

A．share the content of Rosemary's comics	B．explain the popularity of Rosemary's art
C．prove the hardship of Rosemary's creation	D．disclose the source of Rosemary's inspiration

4. What is Rosemary most likely to do next?

A．Take some art courses.	B．Write a new birding book.
C．Draw the sun humorously.	D．Observe moose's behavior.

10 . 假定你是李华，Michael是你的留学生朋友，你打算邀请他本周星期六去参观当地的一个民俗村(the folk customs village).请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.你的邀请；
2.在民俗村可进行的一些活动。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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