1 . It seems inspiration strikes when you least expect it. This is what happened to Abhiudai Mishra, a
The glass bottle broke into pieces on the floor. As Mishra swept up the glass, he
Mishra started brainstorming how glass could be
The student start-up built a name for itself and grew
| A．professor | B．volunteer | C．teacher | D．student |
| A．established | B．set | C．joined | D．signed |
| A．stirring up | B．showing up | C．cleaning up | D．picking up |
| A．reused | B．dropped | C．opened | D．misused |
| A．wondered | B．heard | C．added | D．asked |
| A．exploring | B．testing | C．thinking | D．researching |
| A．rescued | B．designed | C．prevented | D．packed |
| A．websites | B．ways | C．workers | D．chances |
| A．appreciate | B．remember | C．remind | D．feel |
| A．mastered | B．searched | C．memorized | D．noticed |
| A．unusual | B．positive | C．immediate | D．general |
| A．inspiration | B．package | C．product | D．service |
| A．officially | B．immediately | C．kindly | D．proudly |
| A．in power | B．in popularity | C．on average | D．in size |
| A．emergency | B．failure | C．accident | D．affair |
1. What are the speakers talking about?
| A．Benefits of exercise. | B．Ways of keeping fit. | C．Tips for losing weight. |
| A．Regular mild physical activity works better. |
| B．Working out at the gym is the most rewarding. |
| C．Avoid eating after doing intensive (高强度的) exercise. |
| A．He works out at the gym. | B．He runs in the park. | C．He goes cycling. |
3 . In his 1936 work How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie wrote: “I have come to the conclusion that there is only one way to get the best of an argument — and that is to avoid it.” This distaste for arguments is common, but it depends on a mistaken view of arguments that causes problems for our personal and social lives — and in many ways misses the point of arguing in the first place.
Carnegie would be right if arguments were fights, which is how we often think of them. Like physical fights, verbal (言语的) fights can leave both sides bloodied. Even when you win, you end up no better off. You would be feeling almost as bad if arguments were even just competitions — like, say, tennis tournaments. Pairs of opponents hit the ball back and forth until one winner comes out from all who entered. Everybody else loses. This kind of thinking explains why so many people try to avoid arguments.
However, there are ways to win an argument every time. When you state your position, formulate (阐述) an argument for what you claim and honestly ask yourself whether your argument is any good. When you talk with someone who takes a stand, ask them to give you a reason for their view and spell out their argument fully. Assess its strength and weakness. Raise objections (异议) and listen carefully to their replies. This method will require effort, but practice will make you better at it.
These tools can help you win every argument — not in the unhelpful sense of beating your opponents but in the better sense of learning about what divides people, learning why they disagree with us and learning to talk and work together with them. If we readjust our view of arguments — from a verbal fight or tennis game to a reasoned exchange through which we all gain respect and understanding from each other — then we change the very nature of what it means to “win” an argument.
1. What is the author’s attitude toward Carnegie’s understanding of argument?| A．Critical. | B．Supportive. | C．Tolerant. | D．Uncertain. |
| A．They lack debating skills. | B．They may feel bad even if they win. |
| C．They fear being ignored. | D．They are not confident in themselves. |
| A．Defend. | B．Explain. | C．Conclude. | D．Repeat. |
| A．Sense of logic. | B．Solid supporting evidence. |
| C．Proper manners. | D．Understanding from both sides. |
1. What’s the talk mainly about?
| A．The development of the bicycle. |
| B．The materials of making the bicycle. |
| C．The process of the bicycle’s becoming popular. |
| A．The bicycle couldn’t change directions. |
| B．The wheels of the bicycle weren’t well fixed. |
| C．The rider’s feet couldn’t leave the ground. |
| A．In 1817. | B．In 1839. | C．In 1869. |
| A．Bicycles first had rubber tires. |
| B．The “safety bicycle” appeared. |
| C．Bicycles could run faster. |
5 . Opening the pages of Liuba Draws Beijing takes you on a fascinating visual journey through the heart of China’s busy capital city. Within its lively watercolors, traditional hutong, the grand Summer Palace, and the contemporary charm of Beijing’s Sanlitun and 798Art District all come alive through the artistic lens of Liuba Vladimirova, more famously known as Liuba Draws.
Vladimirova’s journey from the icy Siberian city of Irkutsk to the vital Beijing started during her college years, when she commenced with an academic exchange program connecting her Russian university with Liaoning University in Shenyang, in Northeast China’s Liaoning Province. It was during this transformative period that she first set foot in Beijing. Since then, her affection for the city has been undeniable.
Vladimirova’s path as an artist was far from linear (直线的). Since childhood Vladimirova has developed a love for drawing and painting. However, she pursued a different academic and professional route, studying Chinese and international trade in college and later working in trade relations between Russia and China, none of which was directly connected to the world of art. Yet, Vladimirova’s inner artist remained alive.
In 2015, Vladimirova began crafting a series of illustrations centered around Beijing, properly named “The Beijing Calendar”. What attracts Vladimirova most is Beijing’s historic hutong. These narrow alleyways, rich in history and culture, serve as a wellspring (源泉) of inspiration for her artistry.
Vladimirova’s ability to catch these hidden small differences likely comes from her unique perspective as an “outsider”— someone who didn’t grow up in Beijing. This fresh perspective allowed her to arrive in the city with fresh eyes and an eager heart, ready to embrace a new culture.
1. What do the underlined words “commenced with” mean in paragraph 2?| A．Improved. | B．Began. | C．Resisted. | D．Assessed. |
| A．She gave up her dream. | B．She won many art prizes several years ago. |
| C．She was hardworking over her childhood. | D．She delayed her artistic career. |
| A．To praise Beijing’s architecture. | B．To show the inspiration of Vladimirova’s art making. |
| C．To state the main contents of an art book. | D．To advise tourists to visit Beijing. |
| A．Curiosity works wonders. | B．Hard work pays off in time. |
| C．The world is diverse and lively. | D．Painting has no national boundaries. |
6 . Recycling is a great way of doing your bit for the environment and helping to protect the earth’s precious resources. However, a new study has revealed that our desire to be sustainable maybe doing more harm than good. According to waste company Biffa, this is because of “wish-cycling” — assuming that items such as disposable coffee cup sand pizza boxes will be recycled if put in the recycling bin. In fact, pollution from those items or other non-recyclables can result in recyclable items that have been put in the correct bin going to landfill. David Heaton, a business director at Biffa, said: “Pollution happens when items are disposed of in the wrong bins or haven’t been cleaned before being recycled.”
Experts at Biffa analyzed the amounts of non-target and non-recyclable materials that entered UK material recycling facilities between 2016 and 2020. It was found that, in 2016, the average pollution rate of recycling waste was 13.4 percent, rising over four years to 17 percent by the end of 2020. This shows that, even as people are becoming more eco-conscious, wish-cycling is increasing both in households and businesses.
The Biffa experts say that one of the best ways to prevent pollution of recycling is to clean recyclable waste before putting it in the bin. They suggest cutting off the top of old pizza boxes and only recycling that part to avoid pollution from the grease (油脂). Check the on-packaging recycling label to check it can actually be recycled When it comes to plastics, Biffa recommends checking the resin code, the number in the plastic triangle, to know whether it should go in the recycling bin. In general, resin codes 1, 2, 4 and 5 are recyclable, while 3, 6 and 7 are not. Larger items, like electronics, furniture and batteries, can also be recycled but often can not go in household recycling bins as they need specialist separating. These will need to be taken to recycling centers or sustainable waste management companies.
“It’s vital as a nation that we get better at effective ‘pre-cycling’— sorting waste correctly before collection to reduce pollution rates,” added Mr. Heaton.
1. What’s the truth of “wish-cycling” according to the first paragraph?| A．The desire to lead a sustainable life. |
| B．The good intention to help recycling. |
| C．The habit of throwing items that end up in landfills. |
| D．The practice of recycling items that can not be recycled. |
| A．People are becoming more eco-conscious. |
| B．Wish-cycling is on the rise in recent years. |
| C．Pollution happens less frequently in recycling facilities. |
| D．People are used to cleaning recyclable waste before putting it in the bin. |
| A．Dispose of electronics together with household waste. |
| B．Skip the step of checking the on-packaging recycling label. |
| C．Check the resin code of plastics to see whether it is recyclable or not. |
| D．Cutoff the top of old pizza box and throw the rest to the recycling bin. |
| A．Recycling: a Big Project | B．Wish-cycling: a New Trend |
| C．Wish-cycling: a Growing Concern | D．Pre-cycling: an Effective Method |
Easton retired(退休) as a school teacher, and he didn’t have enough savings. What’s worse, his wife, Cassandra, had heart disease that needed expensive treatment.
To save his wife’s life, Easton didn’t have a choice but to take up a job, and he found one as a pizza delivery(递送) man at Rooster’s Pizza. On his first day on the job, his co-workers judged him because the sight of an 84-year-old pizza delivery man was undoubtedly a rare one. But Easton didn’t care.
After delivering the first two orders that day, Easton was on his way to deliver the third one, when he realized his car was low on gas. He stopped at a gas station, worried he would be late for his next delivery. Determined to make it on time, Easton grabbed the steering wheel and drove as fast as he could. However, as he reached one of the main roads, a police car stopped him.
When Officer Jenkins and Officer Matthew walked up to Easton’s car, they were shocked to see an 84-year-old behind the wheel of a pizzeria car. Moreover, they didn’t expect an old man to be speeding.
“You see,” Easton said nervously, “I am running late for pizza delivery. We have a policy of delivering pizza within 45 minutes, or I’ll have to pay for it out of my pocket, and I need money for my wife’s treatment. I hope you understand…”
Officer Matthew looked at Easton’s teary eyes and trembling hands and felt deeply sad for him. However, he couldn’t go against his line of duty. They had to give him a ticket anyway. Easton was late for the delivery that day, prompting his manager to deduct(扣除) it from his salary. He was also warned that he would have to leave if he repeated the mistake.
Not losing heart, Easton set out for his deliveries the following day. “Rooster’s Pizza!” he shouted as he rang the doorbell of one of the houses on his list.
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When the door opened, Easton recognized his customer was Officer Matthew!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Easton couldn’t believe what had just happened and was surprised by what Officer Matthew did for him.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8 . It was a bright May afternoon along the coast. Bauer and his 13-year-old daughter, Ava, were taking
Not far ahead of them, a truck was
The truck driver’s door opened. A man climbed out and
Matters quickly went from bad to frightening when the girl
Bauer jumped into the water without
Ava Bauer was
| A．advantage | B．hold | C．possession | D．charge |
| A．deserted | B．ignored | C．influenced | D．ruined |
| A．sliding | B．following | C．parking | D．approaching |
| A．hid | B．waited | C．rested | D．appeared |
| A．in time | B．by chance | C．on purpose | D．in vain |
| A．dropped | B．hurried | C．wandered | D．returned |
| A．embarrassed | B．terrified | C．excited | D．relaxed |
| A．rolled over | B．stood up | C．calmed down | D．set off |
| A．discouraged | B．puzzled | C．shocked | D．ashamed |
| A．permission | B．difficulty | C．doubt | D．hesitation |
| A．back | B．stomach | C．head | D．chest |
| A．Slowly | B．Surprisingly | C．Hopelessly | D．Immediately |
| A．loneliness | B．hunger | C．cold | D．tiredness |
| A．school | B．hospital | C．home | D．hotel |
| A．relieved | B．annoyed | C．surprised | D．inspired |
9 .
Heritage sites not only often provide answers to questions, but also often pose questions to which there are no final answers at the moment.
| A．They show people history and culture. |
| B．Heritage sites are masterpieces of our nature. |
| C．They make us think about our time on the earth. |
| D．And future generations can know where they’re from. |
| E．There are certain things on the Earth we must not lose. |
| F．This dreamlike scenery created by nature is truly a masterpiece. |
| G．Heritage sites can show the power of nature and the genius of man. |
Last January, my wife received a 1,000-piece jigsaw (拼图) puzzle as a birthday gift from some dear friends. The puzzle was of a cabin by the lake that looked like the one we live in. We were not sure when we would actually do the puzzle, but it was nice to have it in case the need arose.
Then the need arose.
On the 16th day of our isolation (隔离), we cut the box open and ceremoniously (郑重地) dumped (倒) the pieces on the table. We knew the drill. We tackled the frame first and then the large objects with distinctive lines and colors. My wife primarily used the color and shape of the pieces to solve the puzzle; I relied more heavily on the picture on the box as a guide. And so began our odyssey (漫长的历程) of the puzzle.
I came to know every piece of that puzzle more intimately than I have known anything in my life. Some pieces found a home in the puzzle the first time I picked them up. Others hung around for more than a week until the puzzle filled in enough to be properly placed. But once a piece joined the collective (整体), it lost its individuality and blended into the puzzle to complete the picture.
What is a jigsaw? First and foremost, it is a puzzle to be solved. But unlike many puzzles, it can be solved eventually with some talent and a sufficient (充足的) reserve (储备) of stubborn determination. In our case, three to four hours a day for 16 days.
Ultimately (根本上), a jigsaw puzzle is a testament (证明) to one’s character. You usually complete this time-consuming but ultimately useless task for no better reason than not quitting. I documented the odyssey on Facebook and received both encouragement along the way and hearty congratulations upon our eventual success.
So what to do with the completed puzzle? The only reasonable option seemed to be to break it up and put it back in the box. It took 16 days to put the puzzle together and only two minutes to tear it apart.
Once our pieces were back in the box, it became apparent (显而易见的) that the goal was never to complete the puzzle at all. Rather it was merely a mechanism (方法) to kill time. In this way, jigsaw puzzles are like life itself: It’s all about the journey; the destination is, in fact, of little importance.
1. Why did the author and his wife decide to do a jigsaw puzzle?| A．Their friends encouraged them to do so. | B．They were attracted by the picture on the box. |
| C．They wanted to kill time during isolation. | D．They wanted to document it on Facebook. |
| A．How the couple solved the jigsaw puzzle. |
| B．How the couple felt about doing the jigsaw puzzle. |
| C．The support the couple got from friends while doing the jigsaw puzzle. |
| D．The problems the couple came across doing the jigsaw puzzle. |
| A．They made fun of their efficiency. | B．They were pleased for them. |
| C．They persuaded them to tear it apart. | D．They considered it meaningless. |
| A．It is helpful to do jigsaw puzzles. | B．Determination matters in life. |
| C．It takes patience to achieve success. | D．The process matters more than the result. |
| A．A wonderful birthday gift | B．How to play with jigsaw puzzles |
| C．Playing with jigsaw puzzles | D．Ways to kill time during isolation |
