1 . Paris is the capital of the European nation of France. It is also one of the most beautiful and most famous cities in the world.
Paris is called the City of Light. It is also an international fashion center. What women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world. Paris is also a famous world center of education. For example, it is where the headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this beautiful river. The oldest and perhaps most well-known is the Point Neuf, which was built in the sixteenth century. The Sorbonne, a famous university, stands on the left bank of the river. There are many other famous places in Paris, such as the famous museum, the Louvre, as well as the Notre Dame. However, the most famous building in this city is Eiffel Tower.
Paris is named after a group of people called the Parisii. They built a small village on an island in the middle of the Seine River about two thousand years ago. This island, called the lle de la Cite, is where Notre Dame lies. Today around eight million people live in the Paris area.
1. This article mainly tells us about ________.
| A．the buildings in Paris | B．the general situations of Paris |
| C．the center of the world | D．the famous buildings along the Seine River |
| A．tall buildings | B．research center | C．important areas | D．main office |
| A．the clothes worn by women in Paris are liked by women all over the world |
| B．women in Paris sell their clothes all over the world |
| C．women from all over the world go to Paris and wear their own clothes |
| D．women from all over the world like to go to Paris to buy clothes |
| A．UNESCO | B．the Pont Neuf | C．Eiffel Tower | D．Notre Dame |
| A．Paris is the capital of the European nation of France. |
| B．Paris is called the City of Light. |
| C．The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is located in Paris. |
| D．The most famous building in this city is the famous museum., the Louvre. |
2 . Little Rohan was standing by the door with a bag on his shoulders and a hat on his head. He didn’t want to leave the
“Yes, Rohan, we have to,” Rashmi
Rohan was
“Check it again,” she pointed at the bag.
“Yes, found them,” he looked
When they reached, Rashmi found a good
Rohan
While his mother was standing there, with a worried
| A．house | B．garden | C．beach | D．school |
| A．shouted | B．looked | C．cried | D．replied |
| A．fond | B．afraid | C．aware | D．careful |
| A．joy | B．change | C．fear | D．belief |
| A．excuses | B．mistakes | C．differences | D．choices |
| A．agreed | B．offered | C．managed | D．seemed |
| A．eager | B．angry | C．upset | D．sleepy |
| A．way | B．place | C．room | D．product |
| A．gave out | B．took off | C．came across | D．picked up |
| A．stepped | B．jumped | C．swam | D．ran |
| A．wind | B．rain | C．wave | D．storm |
| A．and | B．although | C．since | D．but |
| A．doubted | B．decided | C．realized | D．hoped |
| A．smile | B．tear | C．pity | D．look |
| A．politely | B．happily | C．gradually | D．lonely |
There are not many nations that can say their national dish has become international.
The word “pizza” came from the Latin word “pinsa” meaning flatbread. Long ago, pieces of flatbread, topped with mushrooms and herbs (香料), were a simple and tasty meal. They were mostly for those who didn’t have enough money to buy plates, or who were on the go. In the 18th century, Naples, in southern Italy, had become one of the largest cities in Europe, and it was growing fast. Lots of city people were poor and they were always rushing around to look for work.
It was in America that pizza found its second home.
For a lot of people in western countries, when they cannot decide what to eat, they order pizzas.
A. Nobody knows where pizza came from.
B. Italy has two such dishes, spaghetti and pizza.
C. They needed food that was cheap and easy to eat.
D. In 1905, the first pizzeria, Lombardi’s, was opened in New York City.
4 . A new app promises to help Barcelona residents find the shadiest route between two places to avoid extreme heat.
Users can choose the most direct route, a shady route that may take a little longer, or they can set the app to a special mode, which avoids direct sunlight at all costs. Users can also use the app to find drinking fountains, or places to shelter from the sun.
The app uses a tool called Lidar to create high-resolution models of ground, accurate to within 10 cm. This information is combined with data on the sun’s path to work out where is in shade at any given time of the day.
Barcelona is looking to use green spaces and trees as part of its efforts to relieve the effects of global heating. The city’s 20-year tree planting plan aims to increase the proportion of land covered by trees from 25% to 30%.
Heatwaves kill more people than any other climate risk. According to C40,a climate leadership group made up of 97 cities around the world, extreme heat events in cities can lead to a 14% increase in death rates, as well as lower workforce productivity and damage infrastructure (基础设施) such as roads and rail lines.
Jon Burke, who was responsible for a massive expansion of tree planting in the district, said. “I think we should view this particular kind of app as a temporary measure to reduce the impacts of extreme heat... while cities rapidly invest in urban canopy (树冠层) cover and broader green infrastructure.”
1. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?| A．The designer of the app. | B．The function of the app. |
| C．The potential users of the app. | D．The working principle of the app. |
| A．Predict. | B．Feel. | C．Consider. | D．Reduce. |
| A．The app is as a ever-lasting measure to reduce the effect of extreme heat. |
| B．Jon Burke was responsible for a large scale of tree planting. |
| C．The app stresses the importance of road construction. |
| D．The app warns people of more upcoming disasters. |
| A．The district needs to be expanded. |
| B．Jon Burke has a great sense of duty. |
| C．Investment in tree planting is a wise choice. |
| D．The app is powerful enough to cope with heatwaves. |
5 . One day, Franz Kafka saw a young girl crying in the park
The next day, they looked again, but
When they
Many years later, the grown-up girl
| A．although | B．because | C．unless | D．until |
| A．looked for | B．looked at | C．looked through | D．looked after |
| A．just | B．even | C．still | D．ever |
| A．invitation | B．diary | C．novel | D．letter |
| A．trip | B．place | C．speed | D．sight |
| A．visited | B．met | C．moved | D．won |
| A．difficult | B．useful | C．interesting | D．slow |
| A．gave | B．sold | C．promised | D．lent |
| A．copied | B．changed | C．missed | D．trained |
| A．wrote | B．forgot | C．returned | D．found |
6 . There are many people in the world now. There will be even
The moon is the satellite of the earth. Maybe man will go to live on the moon one day.
| A．more | B．most | C．less | D．better |
| A．to | B．at | C．with | D．for |
| A．standing | B．sitting | C．sleeping | D．doing |
| A．measures | B．medicine | C．policy | D．tools |
| A．puzzle | B．accident | C．question | D．problem |
| A．Greece | B．Japanese | C．Englishmen | D．Russians |
| A．be | B．is | C．reached | D．was |
| A．farmers | B．teachers | C．workers | D．scientists |
| A．may | B．have to | C．can | D．will |
| A．before | B．after | C．since | D．till |
7 . Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady,gradual increases in the length of the runs.
During the first week,do not think about distance,but run five minutes longer each day.
| A．After six days |
| B．For a good marathon runner |
| C．Before you begin your training |
| D．Now you are ready to figure out a goal of improving distance and time |
8 . Belgium is the land of music festivals. There are rock, pop, world, electronic music festivals and more, so you’re sure to find a festival that suits your taste.
Groezrock
Groezrock could be considered the opener of the festival season in Belgium. This festival grew from a small event to an international festival that had 33,000 visitors in 2021. If you’re into the harder stuff (东西), this is where you need to go.
When? April 29—30, 2022. Where? Meerhout. Music? Punk, emo, ska and rock in all its variations. Free? No.
Sfinks Mixed
Sfinks is a world music festival that focuses on bringing culture together. There are also plenty of things to do besides watching the performances. Good to know for families: Sfinks is a kid-friendly festival, with workshops, storytelling and performances aimed at children.
When? July 27—30, 2022. Where? Boechout. Music? World. Free? The festival is free; the camping is not.
Graspop Metal Meeting
If Groezrock doesn’t seem rough enough to you, Graspop Metal Meeting might. As the name says, this festival is all about metal, rock and punk. In 2021, the festival received 140,000 visitors who came to watch the more than 100 bands performing.
When? June 16—18, 2022. Where? Dessel. Music? Metal. Free? No.
Genk on Stage
Genk on Stage is a pop music festival with not only a lot of Belgian artists, but also some international names, 80,000 people attended Genk on Stage in 2021.
When? June 23—25, 2022.Where? Genk. Music? Pop. Free? Yes.
1. Which may start the festival season in Belgium?| A．Groezrock. | B．Sfinks Mixed. |
| C．Graspop Metal Meeting. | D．Genk on Stage. |
| A．It enjoys worldwide popularity. | B．It’s mainly targeted at kids. |
| C．It combines fun with culture. | D．It features certain types of music. |
| A．To Meerhout. | B．To Boechout. | C．To Genk. | D．To Dessel. |
| A．80,000. | B．30,000. | C．7,000. | D．6,000. |
9 . When Guo Xiaoyu was born just days ahead of the Opening Ceremony in August, his grandpa Tao Zhenguo was very busy with his volunteer work for the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The grandpa was very happy to
Fourteen years later, the 77-year-old Tao is even
Guo says he learned a lot from his
Tao doesn’t speak English, but he is
| A．greet | B．find | C．get | D．raise |
| A．luckier | B．happier | C．busier | D．easier |
| A．just | B．only | C．ever | D．indeed |
| A．containing | B．throwing | C．sorting | D．covering |
| A．friends | B．sisters | C．parents | D．grandpa |
| A．experience | B．lesson | C．comment | D．education |
| A．giving | B．learning | C．working | D．playing |
| A．excited | B．calm | C．curious | D．clear |
| A．believe | B．expect | C．predict | D．claim |
| A．knock down | B．get over | C．meet with | D．pick up |
10 . It was the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon (铁人三项) Series in Mexico. With just 700 metres to go, Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother Jonny, was in the lead. Alistair pushed himself towards the finish line in the burning heat, but as he came round the corner, he saw his brother about to fall onto the track. Alistair had to choose brotherly love, or a chance to win the race.
For Alistair, the choice was clear. His brother was in trouble. He had to help. Alistair ran towards Jonny, caught him and started pulling him towards the finish line. Alistair then pushed his brother over the line. The move put Jonny in second place and Alistair himself in third. It was an unexpected end to the race, but Alistair did not want to discuss it with the media. He just wanted to see his younger brother, who had been rushed to the medical area.
The Brownlee brothers have been doing triathlons since they were children. “Obviously, when your older brother is doing it, you think it’s a cool thing to do,” says Jonny. Alistair says that they encourage each other as much as they can when they train. Though there are arguments over “stupid things” now and then, Alistair agrees that having a brother is an advantage. “Throughout my entire life, I’ve had my brother trying to beat me at everything I do. It has been a fantastic driving force.”
Watched by millions, the ending to the race has different opinions: should the brothers have been disqualified (取消资格) or highly praised for their actions? But for Alistair, his decision was easy to explain:“Mun wouldn’t have been happy if I’d left Jonny behind.” At that moment, he was no longer an athlete aiming for a medal——he was just a brother.
1. Why did Alistair get third place only?| A．He fell onto the track accidentally. | B．He was overtaken by another athlete. |
| C．He stopped to give his brother a hand. | D．He struggled with the burning heat. |
| A．An inspiration. | B．An authority. | C．A competitor. | D．A follower. |
| A．Unfavorable. | B．Supportive. | C．Uninterested. | D．Varied. |
| A．The Finish Line | B．Just a Brother | C．To Win or Not | D．Life Is a Race |
| A．Life. | B．Health. | C．Sports. | D．Community. |
