1 . 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。

Ancient architecture in China stands out     1     its fine wooden structures, the elegant outside and beautiful decoration. To survive the frequent floods and other natural disasters, wood     2    (prefer) for most architectural structures in ancient China. China's     3    (tradition) wooden structures were quite complicatedly formed, sometimes without any nails! Apart from this, existing examples of ancient Chinese architecture are also     4     (wide) praised for its elegant outlines and various features, such as overhanging eaves(屋檐), upturned roof corners, and different     5    (shape) of roofs. The unique outside not only satisfied a practical function, but also made     6     possible for the buildings to have wonderful appearances. Architects in ancient China,     7     paid special attention to decoration, used different colors or paintings according to particular building functions or local customs. Carved beams, painted rafters(椽子), various patterns, carved boards and wall paintings were used     8    (add) a colorful and beautiful style to the inside.     9    outside of buildings was decorated with stone lions, screen walls, decorative columns, as well as flowers. Many ancient buildings     10    (design) by famous architects attract a number of tourists every year.

2 . I've loved my mother's desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat doing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the most wonderful thing in the world.

Years later, during her final illness, Mother kept different things for my sister and brother. "But the desk,” she said again, “is for Elizabeth."

I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me; she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.

They never happened. And a gulf opened between us, I was "too emotional". But she lived "on the surface".

As years passed, I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family, I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive me.

I posted the letter and waited for her answer; none came.

My hope turned to disappointment, then little interest and, finally, peace. It seemed that nothing happened. I couldn't be sure that the letter had even got to Mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her into someone she was not.

Now the present of Her desk told me, as she'd never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside — a photo of my father and a one — page letter, folded and refolded many times.

Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose. Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.

1. The passage shows that___________.

A．Mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to the author

B．Mother was too serious about everything the author had done

C．Mother cared much about the author in words

D．Mother wrote to the author in careful words

2. The underlined word "gulf "in the passage means_________.

A．deep understanding	B．difference between ideas
C．free talks	D．part of the sea

3. What did Mother do with her daughter's letter asking for forgiveness?

A．She had never received the letter.

B．For years, she often talked about the letter.

C．She didn't forgive her daughter at all in all her life.

D．She read the letter again and again till she died.

4. What's the best title of the passage?

A．My letter to Mother	B．Mother and Children
C．My Mother's Desk	D．Talks between Mother and me.

3 . A heavy snow hit my neighborhood the other day. I had recently agreed to be the house’s groundskeeper, which meant I was_______ with shoveling(铲)the inches of snow that covered the driveway.

I had to stay in the house during the _______,so I was actually pretty happy to head_______After shoveling for about an hour, muscles in my arms and legs which I _______ used due to my busy schedules started to burn. By the time I finished shoveling, I realized that I gained nearly the same amount of _______ that I can get from biking. Shoveling turned out to be pretty good exercise, so I actually felt _______ to finish shoveling.

A few days later, a few friends and I got into a casual _______ about how hard it is to spare time to exercise_______.There are lots of people who dislike gyms. Going to gyms   _______ them a lot. Less than 5%of adults are physically ________for half an hour a day, which is quite a big problem. Not exercising enough can ________diseases like heart disease, bone disease, and depression.

And yet, compared with going to gyms, shoveling snow was quite ________.Besides, it didn’t take too much willpower(意志力)and I just needed to ________ the driveway at my own pace. I can just do some daily tasks like shoveling for exercise in the neighborhood in my spare time   ________ driving to a gym.

People pay much money for gym memberships and classes to ________ extra energy . So why not ________paying the fitness industry to exercise and ________ physical fitness with such kind of daily chores? Surely, they’re better off ________ that money and putting the energy to practical use.

A neighborhood can have a Facebook group where people in need of help can ________ things on it. Then, people who want to exercise can help them out. It’s a win-win situation. In addition to helping people, this can also be shaped as a new________ to keep fit.

1.

A．bothered

B．impressed

C．tasked

D．crowded

2.

A．incident

B．disorder

C．rush

D．storm

3.

A．outside

B．inside

C．forward

D．backward

4.

A．loosely

B．rarely

C．mainly

D．frequently

5.

A．feelings

B．workout

C．threat

D．power

6.

A．pleased

B．eager

C．willing

D．sorry

7.

A．interview

B．appointment

C．discussion

D．argument

8.

A．accidentally

B．properly

C．safely

D．regularly

9.

A．troubles

B．shames

C．comforts

D．delights

10.

A．strong

B．healthy

C．good

D．active

11.

A．lead to

B．suffer from

C．bring back

D．wipe out

12.

A．difficult

B．easy

C．valuable

D．perfect

13.

A．clear

B．prepare

C．build

D．design

14.

A．because of

B．instead of

C．in spite of

D．as a result of

15.

A．put up

B．set up

C．use up

D．build up

16.

A．continue

B．begin

C．stop

D．consider

17.

A．compare

B．combine

C．exchange

D．match

18.

A．saving

B．gathering

C．wasting

D．spending

19.

A．imagine

B．write

C．post

D．correct

20.

A．experiment

B．skill

C．standard

D．style

4 . Margaret Mead,the most famous anthropologist(人类学家）in the world,was born in the USA in 1901,the oldest of five children.Her father was a professor of finance and her mother was a sociologist.After studying psychology as an undergraduate,Mead began a PhD in the relatively new field of anthropology.Mead was particularly interested in primitive communities because she believed that such isolated cultures could serve as"laboratories"that would reveal ways of living that the modern world had forgotten about but needed to remember.

Having travelled to Samon,a few tiny volcanic,tropical islands in the center of the Pacific Ocean,Mead gradually got interested in gender roles and discovered that modern societies are far more strict in this area than primitive ones.For example,Americans tend to think of men as productive,sensible,and aggressive,while women are often told they're more light-hearted, peaceful,and nurturing.But in her 1935 book,Sex and Temperament in Three Primitive Societies,

Mead studied tribes in Papua New Guinea and recorded that in the Arapesh tribe,both men and women were peaceful and nurturing,while among the Mundugurnor tribe, men and women were both ruthless and aggressive.

Mead's striking conclusion is that it isn't gender that makes women curl their hair or listen to people's feelings,or race that makes some nations regularly attack their neighbors.Rather,it's the social expectations and norms that have laid the groundwork for each individual's psychological makeup."We must recognize,"she reminded her readers,"that beneath the superficial(表面上的）classifications of sex and race,the same potentialities always exist,occurring again generation after generation,only to perish because society has no place for them."

She is regarded as one of the most influential social scientists of the last century.People around the world mourned the death of Margaret Mead in 1978.A year later,the president of the United States,Jimmy Carter,honored the social scientist with America's highest award for civilians.

1. What can we learn about Mead from the text?

A．She was influenced by her mother to be an anthropologist.

B．She majored in psychology and anthropology as an undergraduate.

C．She believed isolated cultures could expose forgotten ways of living to the modern world.

D．She discovered modern societies are less strict in gender roles than primitive ones.

2. It can be inferred from Mead's study in tribes that

A．the world is filled with separate cultures.

B．no gender characteristics are ever simply"human nature".

C．knowing another culture will help us reflect on our own.

D．social standards are responsible for individual's development.

3. What does the underlined word"them"in the third paragraph refer to?

A．Shared potential among humans.

B．Classifications of gender and race.

C．Social expectations and norms.

D．Individual's psychological makeups.

4. What's the passage mainly about?

A．The difference between men and women.

B．The recommendation of Mead's book.

C．The introduction about a great anthropologist.

D．The groundwork for each individual's makeup.

5 . Summer holidays are back on as the government has released a list of quarantine-exempt（隔离豁 免）countries Britons can travel to from July 10 without needing to self — isolate on their return.

France

Requirements include strict social distancing at bars, cafes and restaurants and face masks worn when walking inside. Beaches have reopened Masks are compulsory on public transports

Plane: Returns from £ 30 in August.

Drive： Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has resumed its Folkestone to Calais service and allows passengers to order food, drink and groceries to their car. From £ 72 per car one-way.

Ferry: Brittany Ferries has resumed its Portsmouth-Caen route from £ 42pp one-way.

Italy

British tourists can travel freely within the country, with the exception of Sardinia , Sicily, Apulia and Calabria. Beaches have reopened, with 1.5-metre social distancing. Most museums are open.

Plane: Returns from £ 17 in August.

Drive： Catch the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, or a ferry, to France and drive to Italy.

Spain

A royal law to wear lace masks has been issued for hotels, restaurants, museums and shops. Failure to obey will result in a £ 100 fine.

Plane: Returns from £ 25 in August.

Ferry: Brittany Ferries' service has resumed. From £ 350 per car.

Croatia

British tourists are welcome but need to fill out a form at enter Croatia before arrival. Restaurants   ,hotels and beaches are open. Masks are required by law on public transport.

Plane: Returns from £ 35.

1. What can we learn about British tourists driving to Italy?

A．They can arrive before July 10.	B．It is cheaper than taking a plane.
C．They have to get to France first.	D．It is free to get food and groceries.

2. What will cause a visitor to be fined in Spain?

A．To travel the country freely.	B．Not to wear a mask in hotels.
C．To stand less than 1.5 meters away.	D．Not to obey self-isolation after arrival.

3. In which country is registration needed before arrival?

A．France.

B．Italy.

C．Spain.

D．Croatia.

6 . It often proves that you are growing up if you find a winter job, which is also a way to make money to pay for what you dream of. It’s never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!

Retail (零售) Sales

Retail offers plenty of chances for teens who are looking for a job. This type of work can pay from $10 to $15 an hour depending on the duty you are taking on. It can also be great for teens who are friendly and enjoy talking to other people. For more information, call us at 83480215.

Food Service

A job in the food service industry is natural fit for teens who enjoy communicating with the public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learning about following instructions. It also comes with the chance to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. Just call 83480216 for more information.

Babysitter (临时保姆)

This job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care, social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction (互动) with kids. Got question Just call8 83480217.

Housekeeping

This type of work can bring in about $5 an hour and it will allow teens to learn about the tourism industry, so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff, and parks often need more people to help with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone: 83480219.

1. How much can you earn at least in one hour as a retailer?

A．$10.

B．$15.

C．$20.

D．$25.

2. Which of the following job may attract teens who want to be teacher in the future?

A．Retail Sales.

B．Food Service.

C．Babysitter.

D．Housekeeping.

3. Which number would you call if you hope to work in a hotel?

A．83480215.

B．83480216.

C．83480217.

D．83480219

7 . If you're planning on hitting up a festival this summer, make sure you check out the latest packing guide to camping music festivals.

Quebec City Summer Festival

When: July 4-14

Where: Toronto, Quebec

300 shows, 10 places and 11 days of music make this festival one of Canada's biggest music festivals. Every year, this festival attracts over one million festivalgoers to Quebec City's historic district for concerts by international superstars and top new talents.

Center of Gravity

When: July 28-30

Where: Kelowna, British Columbia

Canada's hottest beach festival is back! Now in its 10th year, the biggest and exciting festival to hit the Okanagan includes three days packed with extreme sports, sandy beaches, and some of the biggest DJ names in the world.

Future Forest

When: August 5-7

Where: Fredericton, New Brunswick

Future Forest is an outdoor camping festival with a focus on electronic music. The festival originated in 2012 as a fundraiser for a brilliant DJ, Jay Hamilton, who was diagnosed with cancer. Future Forest proudly shows the idea that there are no audience at the event but rather participants who in some way contribute to the overall experience.

Shambhala Music Festival

When: August 9-10

Where: Salmo River Ranch, British Columbia

This is Canada's earliest electronic music festival. Cutting edge talent, lights and sound come together to give life to this event. Seeing it for yourself is the only way to understand exactly what is Shambhala.

1. What can people do in the Quebec City Summer Festival?

A．Enjoy the performances of superstars.	B．Learn about Quebec City's history.
C．Do some extreme sports.	D．Play on the sandy beaches.

2. What was Future Forest set up for at first?

A．To honor brilliant Jay Hamilton.	B．To raise money for a cancer patient.
C．To provide outdoor camping activities.	D．To promote electronic music.

3. Which festival is Canada's earliest electronic music festival?

A．Quebec City Summer Festival.	B．Center of Gravity.
C．Future Forest.	D．Shambhala Music Festival.

8 . Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second___________. He learned the value and beauty of _________ there from a very young age.

When he was 16, Molai began to notice something _________ happening around his home. A flood had hit the area earlier that year and the _________ it caused had driven away a number of birds. _________, the number of snakes had declined as well. He _________ that it was because there weren’t enough trees to protect them from the _________. The solution, of course, was to plant trees so the animals could seek _________ during the daytime. He turned to the _________ department for help but was told that nothing would grow there. However, Molai went looking on his own and __________a nearby island where he began to plant trees.

________ young plants in the dry season was ____________for a lone boy. Molai built at the __________ of each sapling(幼树)a bamboo platform, where he placed earthen pots with small holes to____________ rainwater. The water would then drip(滴落)on the plants below.

Molai __________ to plant trees for the next 37 years. His efforts have resulted in 1,360 acres of naturally-grown land that has become home to many plants and animals.

1.

A．dream

B．job

C．home

D．choice

2.

A．nature

B．youth

C．culture

D．knowledge

3.

A．precious

B．interesting

C．disturbing

D．awkward

4.

A．waste

B．tension

C．pain

D．damage

5.

A．Besides

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Otherwise

6.

A．agreed

B．realized

C．remembered

D．predicted

7.

A．noise

B．heat

C．disease

D．dust

8.

A．directions

B．partners

C．help

D．shelter

9.

A．labor

B．police

C．forest

D．finance

10.

A．rebuilt

B．discovered

C．left

D．managed

11.

A．Decorating

B．Observing

C．Watering

D．Guarding

12.

A．tough

B．illegal

C．fantastic

D．beneficial

13.

A．back

B．top

C．foot

D．side

14.

A．cool down

B．keep off

C．purify

D．collect

15.

A．returned

B．learned

C．failed

D．continued

9 . Smartphones can be a force for good. Your phone is always with you, making it the perfect device to push you into a more beneficial way of living. Here are some of the best apps that can help.

Habitica

Habitica turns the goal of forming good habits into a game, with its own characters and scoring. It’s a lot of fun, and the app also lets you build habits with friends and family. In addition to regular repeating habits, you can add a more general to-do list, and the rewards you get can be customized too—you could treat yourself to a meal out or an extra hour of games.

Smoke free

If you’re determined to give up smoking, Smoke Free is one of the most comprehensive apps for giving you that extra push you need to make a permanent change. The app offers a host of useful features to people wanting to go smoke-free: the ability to see your progress over time, charts showing how your health is improving, day-by-day encouragement, and some advice on techniques for giving up smoking.

MyFitnessPal

You can find tons of health and fitness apps for your phone, but My FitnessPal stands out not just because it is easy to use, but because it makes practical suggestions for you. It can take in a host of data, from the calories you’re taking in to the number of swims you’re doing per week, and offer reports on calorie consumption and macronutrient (大量营养素) breakdown.

1. What can Habitica help you to do?

A．Win a tough game.	B．Start a lasting friendship.
C．Develop a pleasant habit.	D．Find a fancy restaurant.

2. Which of the following can Smoke Free provide?

A．The freedom to smoke.	B．The ability to make progress.
C．Charts about your excellent health.	D．Advice on how to quit smoking.

3. What can we learn about the three apps mentioned in the text?

A．They’re practical.	B．They’re cheap.
C．They’re interesting.	D．They’re free.

10 . My three-year-old son, Nathan, was digging the sand to build a castle. Although I warned him it'd be_______, he insisted on building it in the_________ of every single wave that would _________on the shore.

I sighed, figuring the only way to make him _______was to do as he liked and let him see what would happen. I only hoped he wouldn't be too _________ when that first wave destroyed his_________.

But when the water came and washed away his castle, he jumped up and down and clapped his hands. “That's_______! Let's do it again!” I didn't know how he could_______seeing his fruit of labor ruined.

“Is it really fun when the waves wash away the_______?”

“Yes,” he said.

Looking at him, I thought about my________at home. Nothing I did there ever seemed to________.I prepared dinners, which ten minutes after I placed them on the table were________consumed. I mopped floors only to see someone________them on their first trip in from the back yard. My life was just one never-ending to-do________.

Just like the sand castles Nathan built, all my________ were washed away by a giant wave called Family Life. Nothing I did lasted beyond the moment.

Because of this, I often struggled feeling________. I wondered if the things I did________. And if nothing I did mattered, that meant that I didn't matter.

But as I watched my child________in the sand happily, I realized that I'm building something________ , something that will last forever.

I’m__________a family.

1.

A．taken apart

B．washed away

C．cleared up

D．dug out

2.

A．front

B．charge

C．form

D．path

3.

A．crash

B．dance

C．float

D．appear

4.

A．understand

B．regret

C．refuse

D．struggle

5.

A．angry

B．frightened

C．surprised

D．upset

6.

A．future

B．creation

C．world

D．gift

7.

A．difficult

B．impossible

C．simple

D．great

8.

A．imagine

B．stand

C．avoid

D．risk

9.

A．tools

B．clothes

C．shoes

D．castles

10.

A．pet

B．item

C．life

D．plan

11.

A．last

B．happen

C．help

D．exist

12.

A．completely

B．suddenly

C．finally

D．personally

13.

A．empty

B．dirty

C．narrow

D．dry

14.

A．experiment

B．survey

C．list

D．puzzle

15.

A．tears

B．worries

C．feelings

D．efforts

16.

A．confused

B．fancy

C．competitive

D．unfair

17.

A．counted

B．appeared

C．changed

D．faded

18.

A．lying

B．digging

C．rolling

D．sleeping

19.

A．actual

B．slight

C．important

D．formal

20.

A．protecting

B．designing

C．building

D．creating