1 . Francis Kere is the first African to win the Pritzker Prize, known as the Nobel Prize of architecture. However, his ________ to the peak of his field was far from smooth. Growing up in a village where there was no kindergarten, he was ________ into an extremely hot classroom with over 100 students. At the age of 7, Francis Kere had to leave his family home to attend school because his village didn’t have one of its own. This ________ of poor building facilities contributed to his vision of better educational lives of local children, using architecture. Thirteen years later, he boarded a plane for Germany on a scholarship to study architecture.

His early reputation came in helping ________ a school in his village after graduating from college. He ________ the whole village to provide ideas and drew the ________ on sand for all to see. ________, he involved them in constructing the school, using local wood and local clay (黏土).

The result of their hard work was a welcoming structure with a “floating” roof that ________ ventilation (通风) in a hot climate and wall openings that bring ________ for students to learn even without electricity. He showed the villagers that ideas to ________ climate or other challenges are always at hand.

In this process, local people learned ________ skills that they could later use to find work. By cooperating with them, Kere ________ the idea that climate solutions started with big institutions. He ________ that everyone could contribute to addressing the major issues related to education and climate and ________ a global impact by acting locally.

Adopted by architects in dozens of countries, his ________ is rooted in the “unique” aspects of each community now.

1.

A．angle

B．welfare

C．journey

D．border

2.

A．perceived

B．crowded

C．estimated

D．reacted

3.

A．trick

B．infection

C．qualification

D．experience

4.

A．integrate

B．chart

C．oppose

D．design

5.

A．banned

B．encouraged

C．ordered

D．warned

6.

A．firm

B．soil

C．draft

D．gesture

7.

A．Moreover

B．Otherwise

C．Therefore

D．However

8.

A．blocks

B．delays

C．refuses

D．allows

9.

A．wind

B．fire

C．light

D．air

10.

A．subscribe to

B．deal with

C．participate in

D．depend on

11.

A．academic

B．urgent

C．severe

D．practical

12.

A．challenged

B．declared

C．attracted

D．agreed

13.

A．denied

B．suspected

C．imagined

D．demonstrated

14.

A．ignore

B．generate

C．miss

D．lose

15.

A．innovation

B．fantasy

C．patience

D．expense

2 . Pamukkale, which means “cotton castle” in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli in southwestern Turkey. The area is famous for a carbonate mineral left by the flowing water. Throughout thousands of years, this mineral has formed white water pools famous around the whole world for their healing properties.     1    

Bath e in the travertine (石灰华) pools

    2     These natural rock pools were created by calcium deposits (钙沉淀) coming from the area’s hot springs. To reach these pools, you’ll have to walk(barefoot to not damage the travertine) all the way from the bottom entrance of the site to the top part where these small natural baths are located.

Sit in the theater of Hierapolis

The theater is the main attraction to see if you visit the ruins of Hierapolis.     3     The theater is incredibly well-kept and has maintained much of its original detail. If you go sit on one of the top seats, you’ll have a fine view of the perfectly preserved stage.

Bathe in Pamukkale’s antique pool near the Temple of Apollo

There are a few more pools worth exploring near the Temple of Apollo.     4     It’s quite a unique hot -spring experience, with columns and marble(大理石) pieces of the temple lying in the water.

    5    

This small museum has an interesting collection of antiquities from Hierapolis and is located in a former Roman bathhouse. It showcases beautiful art, stone reliefs, and ancient sarcophagi (石棺) for which the region is famous. Visiting the museum will help bring the city of Hierapolis to life.

A．Unlike the natural travertine pools, these were carved into the rock by the Romans.

B．The museums closer to the top are the hottest.

C．Visit the museum of Hierapolis.

D．There are quite a few things to see and do in and around Pamukkale.

E．The one thing you should absolutely do is bathing in the white travertine pools.

F．The ruins of the city have beautiful long roads surrounded by towering columns.

G．It stands on top of a hill and overlooks the rest of the ancient Greek colony.

3 . A Neste fuel station in Finland is currently the only place in the world where you can have your car refueled by a robot. It’s the pilot site chosen by Autofuel, a Danish startup, to test its futuristic refueling system—a robotic arm that can locate a car’s fuel tank door, select the right type of fuel; and operate the pump (加油泵).

“Our technology intends to provide the customers with maximum comfort and safety at gas stations,” Jonas Thor Olsen, CEO of Autofuel, said. “The robotic arm doesn’t need human involvement. It allows them to go to the shop for a coffee or take a short break while the car is refueled.”

Autofuel’s solution consists of a robotic arm housed within the fuel pump, and a series of sensors and cameras designed to keep things running smoothly. Cameras detect the vehicle’s registration number, so the system is able to detect what kind of fuel it requires. Another camera directs the car to stop in a certain area so that the arm can easily reach the fuel tank door. The arm itself then starts to move, opening the door, selecting the right fuel and finally refueling the car.

The whole thing looks great in promotional videos, but after one of them recently became popular online, people brought up a few concerns. First of all, in order for the entire process to work, one needs to have their vehicle registered with Autofuel. That’s information many people have no inclination to share for something as small as refueling. Also, the speed at which the robotic arm operates worries a lot of people as it appears to move much slower than a human.

With robots and AI becoming such a big part of our lives lately, it’s easy to imagine solutions like Autofuel becoming mainstream in the near future. But any new innovation has to be tested and improved over and over again.

1. What is a robotic arm’s promotional advantage concerning car refueling?

A．It moves faster than a human.	B．It doesn’t need car registration.
C．It can park cars automatically.	D．It requires no human assistance.

2. What does the underlined word “inclination” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Opportunity.

B．Permission.

C．Willingness.

D．Ability.

3. How does the author find the robotic arm?

A．It is well accepted.	B．It is far from perfect.
C．Its structure is strange.	D．Its function is meaningless.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．This Robotic Arm Will Refuel Your Car	B．An Innovation Has Been Improved Greatly
C．Some Negative Views on a Refueling Solution	D．A More Efficient Assistant at the Train Station

4 . 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。

Welcome to Beijing. I’d like to share     1     you one of the most beautiful sights in our city — Zhongshan Park.

    2     (feature) beautiful cherry blossoms with stunning views of Beijing, Zhongshan Park attracts thousands of visitors from all over the city. During the spring season, the cherry blossoms in the park are in full bloom, with     3     (they) delicate pink and white petals covering the trees, making awesome sights of Beijing.     4     is really remarkable is the cherry blossoms. It is a must-see destination for those people who are     5     (interest) in the nature.

Located on a small hill, Zhongshan park also provides an opportunity for people     6     (experience) the unique characteristics of the area. With a large lawn and some shaded pavilions (亭子), which     7     (use) as shelters, the park is a perfect place for you to picnic with friends, or     8     (simple) sit and enjoy the calm atmosphere.

The park’s location also     9     (offer) panoramic (全景的) views of the surrounding areas, including the impressive city skyline and the lush forest.

Come and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of     10     park.

5 . Ready to put in some class work overseas? Then these high school study abroad programs are just for you:

Nacel Educational Travel High School Exchange—9.81 rating

Kicking it with your host sister, beach days in Italy. Study Japanese language and pop culture or improve your German with Nacel’s language immersion programs. You’ll live with a friendly local family. Besides, all Nacel students get a free e-learning course before they arrive!

Where? Japan, Italy, France, Germany

GVIs’ Language Immersion Summer Camps—9.76 rating

If you’re looking to pick up some lesser spoken vocabulary, consider a Nepali language immersion program. Or, consider high school Spanish immersion programs to study Spanish in Costa Rica. With GVI, you’ll learn the language, help with local projects, and be immersed in local culture.

Where? Nepal, Costa Rica

CIP High School Language Exchange Program—9.59 rating

You’ll take Chinese lessons at a Chinese high school, along with subjects of your interest. How do cooking dumplings, practicing Kung Fu moves, and testing out your calligraphy skills sound? Most Chinese lessons will be taught at a local high school and you’ll be provided a room in the school.

Where? China

Carpe Diem’s Caribbean Isles Semester—8.59 rating

Dancing and the best Cuban sandwiches of your life! Head to Cuba and add the perfect touch to your Spanish studies. With over 20 years of experience, Carpe Diem’s Caribbean Isles Semester will go beyond all your expectations. Through social outings and adventure travel, you’ll quickly fall in love with this Caribbean cultural hotspot.

Where? Cuba

1. How high a score does a Nepali-related program get?

A．9.81.

B．9.76.

C．9.59.

D．8.59.

2. Which of the following might Mary attend if she likes Chinese culture?

A．Nacel Educational Travel High School Exchange.

B．GVIs’ Language Immersion Summer Camps.

C．Carpe Diem’s Caribbean Isles Semester.

D．CIP High School Language Exchange Program.

3. What can students do on the Carpe Diem’s Caribbean Isles Semester?

A．Learn German and Spanish.	B．Do community service.
C．Experience adventure travel.	D．Attend an e-learning course.

10 . Blind people have long desired for brightness, but scientists don’t have the technology. To bring that one step closer to reality, Zhiyong Fan, a materials scientist of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, developed a new artificial eye recently. The device, which is about as sensitive to light and has sharper vision and a faster reaction time than a real eyeball, may outperform human eyes.

The human eye owes its wide field of view and clear eyesight to the retina (视网膜) — an area at the back of the eyeball covered in light-detecting cells. The design for a new artificial eye is based on the structure of the human eye and uses a friendly light-sensitive material. At the back of the eyeball, an artificial retina is lined with Nan scale light sensors (纳米级光感器). Those sensors measure light that passes through the lens (晶状体) at the front of the eye. Wires attached to the back of the retina send signals from those sensors to the processor, similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain.

“In the future, we can use this to replace damaged human eyes,” says the lead designer. In theory, this artificial eye could see more clearly than the human eye, because the artificial retina contains about 460 million light sensors per square centimeter while a real retina has about 10 million light-detecting cells per square centimeter. Besides, the artificial eyeball records changes in lighting faster than human eyes can — within about 30 to 40 milliseconds, rather than 40 to 150 milliseconds. Although its 100-degree field of view isn’t as broad as the150 degrees a human eye can take in, the device can see as well as the human eye in poor light.

Hongrui Jiang, an electrical engineer at the University of Wisconsin, though, thinks engineers need a much more practical and efficient way to produce vast series of tiny wires on the back of the artificial eyeball to give it superhuman sight, which is super hard to achieve.

1. Why does Zhiyong Fan develop the artificial eye?

A．To replace people’s real eyeballs.	B．To gain a sharper vision.
C．To help the blind regain their eyesight.	D．To help normal eyes perform better.

2. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The design of the artificial eye.	B．The structure of the human eye.
C．The advantages of the artificial eye.	D．The material used for the artificial eye.

3. What can we learn about the artificial eye and the human eye?

A．They have the same structure.

B．The artificial eye may see more clearly.

C．The human eye sees better in weak light.

D．The artificial eye takes in a broader view.

4. Which word best describes Hongrui Jiang’s attitude to the artificial eye?

A．Doubtful.

B．Favorable.

C．Unconcerned.

D．Satisfied.