2 . “New Recruits Wanted.” This sign caught my eye and revived (重新唤起）the dream I had since my childhood. But, just as quickly, I ____ myself that I was getting close to sixty. ____ for a while,I finally entered the hall and filled out an application.

My dream of becoming a(n) ____ began when I watched the television show Rescue 8, filmed with the cooperation of the Los Angeles Fire Department_____,a career in construction and a family to raise got in the way of working for the local fire department.Now,in anticipation of ____,my wife and I had just relocated to a beautiful village near Seattle. I had time to give.

To my ____ , I was accepted for training. Yes, I was the oldest recruit, and it was so tough that I was ready to ____ one day.When I got home from_____ that day,a friend came over. I was about to say I couldn't do it anymore when he passed me a beautifully-illustrated book of firefighters in____,with a personalized message of inspiration, ____ me to follow my dream. As I looked through the pages, I felt amazed at the courage and ____ of these brave individuals. It gave me the strength I needed to ____.

Over the next few weeks,the training continued to be ____, but I never lost focus again. I lost twenty pounds, but ____ I was certificated as a firefighter. And now I can drive the big red trucks and serve my community. When most of my friends are retiring, I'm starting a new career I love. And I know that you're never too old to take on new_____; never too old to follow your dreams.

1.

A．comforted

B．convinced

C．reminded

D．warned

2.

A．Preparing

B．Looking

C．Waiting

D．Hesitating

3.

A．athlete

B．soldier

C．firefighter

D．policeman

4.

A．Unfortunately

B．Undoubtedly

C．Thankfully

D．Hopefully

5.

A．graduation

B．retirement

C．promotion

D．registration

6.

A．disappointment

B．relief

C．puzzlement

D．delight

7.

A．hold out

B．drop out

C．make out

D．work out

8.

A．trial

B．work

C．practice

D．exercise

9.

A．action

B．order

C．charge

D．demand

10.

A．allowing

B．requiring

C．persuading

D．encouraging

11.

A．ambition

B．devotion

C．industry

D．intelligence

12.

A．stand out

B．catch up

C．carry on

D．take off

13.

A．intense

B．competitive

C．complicated

D．rewarding

14.

A．instantly

B．unexpectedly

C．eventually

D．surprisingly

15.

A．ideas

B．positions

C．tasks

D．challenges

3 . The first thing I learned in folk dancing was apologies: “Sorry!” “Forgive me!” and “Did that hurt?”

Tall, big and older, I was not a _________ folk dancer but a threat. I was easy to spot and hard to _________

Worse still, when growing up, the interaction (互动) among guys in my neighbourhood was not _________, which was not good _________ for folk dancing. I was deeply ashamed of seeing others _________ based on painful contact. Finally, the turning point came when I _________ a few of the most difficult dances and broke down barriers. Even the dancers who had thought little of my dance would _________ me out to lead dances. As I became _________ for my hard-won ability, I fell _________ to reach out to help others,__________ teaching and finding ways to __________ with those needing help. As a beginner, I had already made every possible mistake and __________ every rule, so I was well suited for the task. And that, in turn, helped me win __________

Keeping sharpening my dance skills, I was no longer a (n)__________ to those around me. But more importantly, by embracing a new experience, dance became a __________ for friendship I would never have imagined.

1.

A．healthy

B．unique

C．typical

D．abnormal

2.

A．avoid

B．defeat

C．refuse

D．meet

3.

A．grateful

B．graceful

C．powerful

D．hopeful

4.

A．change

B．career

C．preparation

D．potential

5.

A．take away

B．back away

C．go away

D．run away

6.

A．preferred

B．hated

C．finished

D．mastered

7.

A．pick

B．figure

C．watch

D．make

8.

A．praised

B．recognized

C．noticed

D．spotted

9.

A．inspired

B．impressed

C．moved

D．forced

10.

A．actually

B．regularly

C．gradually

D．apparently

11.

A．fight

B．discuss

C．struggle

D．connect

12.

A．followed

B．made

C．broken

D．planned

13.

A．title

B．forgiveness

C．prize

D．support

14.

A．stranger

B．helper

C．danger

D．dancer

15.

A．symbol

B．medium

C．reminder

D．signal

4 . A University College London study looked at car use to conclude that cities have to become car-free to survive. Simply put, if we don't reduce the number of cars in our cities then they will just completely clog up and stop moving.

The study notes the number of cars is actually increasing faster than that of people. In 2019, 80 million cars were built while the population increased by 78 million. And the mass production of those cars was responsible for 4% of global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions (排放) ,which is bigger than aviation (航空) and that's before you even fuel them up.

The study authors construct a mathematical model, and residents choose driving their car or taking public transport on the basis of the time it takes to do the trip. “All individuals decide their commuting (通勤) mode trying to reduce their costs, but the result is the overall worst-case situation, where the average commuting time is longer and all people decide to use their car.” write the authors of the study.

Besides, policymakers tend to construct even more car infrastructure (基础设施) and invest even more in private cars, which then encourages more private vehicle use and results in even more traffic jams.

Possible solutions have to be actively encouraged, with more travel options, plus local shops and services.

Also, increasing the costs could be achieved by reducing the space devoted to cars, with more public transport lanes, wider sidewalks, and pedestrian roads, for example.

Dr. Humberto, one author of the study said: “If our goal is to have more liveable and developed cities then we must take part of this land and give it to other modes of transportation: walking, cycling and public transport.

1. Which of the following can replace the underlined words “clog up”?

A．Turn down.	B．Break down.
C．Make troubles.	D．Get stuck.

2. What can we infer from the numbers in Paragraph 2?

A．The number of cars is larger than population.

B．Car production creates more CO2 than aviation.

C．CO2 emission is largely affected by car production.

D．Global CO2 emission is more serious than expected.

3. What result do study authors get from their model?

A．It is hard for people to keep a balance.

B．It takes more time to drive cars to work.

C．More cars can be used to save time.

D．Driving cars can keep the cost down.

4. What can be a possible way to reduce car use?

A．Building parking lots.	B．Saving land for cars.
C．Producing less cars.	D．Riding a bus to work.

5 . The most common way of studying diversity is by setting camera traps. But a new study finds that a better answer might be in the water. Research finds sampling large amounts of stream water, looking for environmental DNA (eDNA) can measure the diversity of mammals just as effectively as camera trap monitoring.

“Camera trapping can trace a range of species effectively, but requires trained and skilled observers,” Arnaud Lyet, a conservation scientist says. “Besides, camera trap surveys are still too expensive to be used in large amounts.”

As animals move through the environment, they drop cells with DNA through their skin, hair, and feces. By sampling water, researchers can access that eDNA. The DNA in a sample is analyzed through a process which recognizes short sequences of DNA. These sequences are compared to those of known species in order to identify them.

For their work, in 2018 the researchers set up 57 camera traps and took water samples from 42 locations to match the camera traps in the South Chilcotin mountains in British Columbia. The next year, they kept the same camera, and collected 36 samples from only two large streams. They found the eDNA sampling detected the presence of 35 mammal species and cost $46,415. The camera trap survey detected 29 mammal species and cost $64,195.

“Our results suggest that the application of eDNA sampling strategies could change how biodiversity is monitored in large landscapes, providing decision-makers with more complete biodiversity data, improving our ability to safeguard biodiversity,” Lyet says. “A single sample containing eDNA can be used to potentially detect the presence of any organism from a bacteria to a large elephant. eDNA can be used to monitor endangered species, study the impact of climate change, warn us of invisible threats, and access the overall health of ecosystem.”

1. What is the distinct advantage of sampling water strategy?

A．It can be used in large areas.	B．It requires skilled researchers.
C．It can trace many species.	D．It is relatively cost-effective.

2. Which is the key point in identifying a species?

A．Collecting animal's feces.	B．Analyzing DNA sequence.
C．Accessing animal's DNA.	D．Collecting stream water.

3. How do researchers conduct their study?

A．By making a comparison.	B．By working out the data.
C．By analyzing former studies.	D．By sampling stream water.

4. What can be a practical use of eDNA?

A．Offering the government advice.	B．Protecting people from dangers.
C．Monitoring the ecosystem.	D．Influencing the environment

6 . 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。

Since the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology     1     (design) uniforms (制服) for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, it has taken on the task of costume design for many international sports events. It took two years     2     (complete) the design work for the Chinese Olympic delegation's entry uniform in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. After several     3     (round) of selections and evaluations, final uniform designs with the theme of “making a good start” were     4     (official) confirmed in March, 2021.

Since the appearance of the athletes is     5     focus of the opening ceremony, an eye-catching red is a top choice,    6    is the primary color in China's national flag and also symbolizes energy, passion and joy in traditional Chinese culture. White     7     (represent) brightness and purity plays a buffering (缓冲) role in the costume design. The     8     (combine) of red and white means “making a good start.”

The white dress for female athletes features China's national flower, the peony, and the source is from a Ming Dynasty peony bowl,    9     the design of the men's shirts is inspired by the five-star pattern of China's national flag. It reflects the spirit of the Chinese Olympic team to fight together     10     national honor.

7 . The last year of living in a pandemic (疫情) has put many people under pressure, stretching (拉伸) their handling skills so thin that some of them may soon break down.     1    

Do those people experience less pressure? That's certainly possible. But it's also possible that they have mastered the art of seeing stress as a normal, acceptable and even positive part of life     2    .

    3    , according to the researchers. It is not stress itself but the belief that stress is harmful that is killing people. Evidence suggests the way people experience stress seems to have an impact on whether stress is really damaging or not.

To understand how that can be the case, consider what happens to the body under stress. The heart races, breathing quickens and the brain goes into high alert. Sense also heightens.    4     You get a burst of energy and sharper focus so you can deal with the threat and survive.

That “good” stress can give you an advantage in not only playing a competitive sport, but also speaking public, interviewing for a job or even adapting to a pandemic quarantine (隔离). Once the immediate threat is handled, your levels of stress hormones return to normal with no long-lasting effects     5    .

A．It is hard to tell whether the stressful situations are harmful to people

B．But in fact many people somehow manage to deal with stress just fine

C．Experiencing stressful situation doesn't necessarily mean it is damaging

D．With that view, experts say, conics the ability to adapt to pressure

E．It would be a win-win if we saw it that way

F．Colors and sounds become more clear and vivid

G．Yet some people got through the pandemic under no pressure

8 . The Department of English at Yale teaches more than 100 English majors to graduates and the majority of freshmen in Yale College. The courses are designed to develop students' understanding of important works of English, and other literatures in English and to provide a historical perspective from which to read and analyze these works.

INTRODUCTION TO THEORY OF LITERATURE

WITH PAUL H. FRY

This is a survey of the main trends in twentieth-century literary theory. Lectures will provide background for the readings, while providing social perspectives on the questions: what is literature, how is it produced, how can it be understood, and what is its purpose?

MILTON

WITH JOHN ROGERS

This class is a study of Milton's poetry, with attention paid to his literary sources, his contemporaries, his controversial prose, and his decisive influence on the course of English poetry. Lectures include close readings of poetry, prose, and letters; examinations of historical and political contexts.

MODERN POETRY

WITH LANGDON HAMMER

This course covers the body of modern poetry, its characteristic techniques, concerns, and major poets. The authors discussed range from Yeats, Eliot, to Stevens, Moore, and Frost with additional lectures on the poetry of World War One, Imagism. Diverse methods of literary criticism are employed, such as historical, biographical, and gender criticism.

THE AMERICAN NOVEL SINCE 1945

WITH AMY HUNGERFORD

In “The American Novel Since 1945” students will study a wide range of works from 1945 to the present. The course traces the formal and thematic developments of the novel in this period, focusing on the relationship between writers and readers, the conditions of publishing, and the changing place of literature in American culture.

1. Students majoring in English at Yale will ______.

A．take more than 100 English courses

B．have a different opinion on history

C．well understand English literatures

D．easily analyze a historical work

2. What do John Rogers' and Langdon Hammer's courses have in common?

A．They deal with poetry.

B．They focus on criticism.

C．They include many poets.

D．They refer to history.

3. If you are interested in novels, whose class will you attend?

A．Paul H. Fry's.	B．John Roger'.
C．Langdon Hammer's.	D．Amy Hungerford's.

9 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Three Fingers of Patience

Once there was a farmer with his wife and children living a happy life by earning from their own land in a village. The family planted in spring, and harvested the crops in autumn. They set aside enough for the whole year, and sold the extra in the market. With the money, the family could buy necessities and prepare seeds and fertilizer(肥料)for the next year. Look, the farmer was making his land ready for his next session of farming. The only issue faced by him was an in sufficient amount of water for the fields. After discussing with his family, the farmer came to a conclusion to dig a well nearby his land. This idea could not only solve the present problem of lacking water, but also improve the watering system once and for all.

After managing to get all the materials prepared, he went to visit an expert to ask for advice about where he should dig one. Under the guidance, he started the project at the edge of the land with great expectation. He worked very hard to dig day and night. Several days passed, and there was no water coming out, but he had confidence and further dug the well even without his lunch or dinner. Three days later, he became discouraged as nothing changed though he dug deeper and deeper. His hard work was not rewarded. The whole family boosted his confidence and advised him not to lose hope. He didn’t want to disappoint anyone, especially himself, and began his project again. Another two days went by, and there was not a single drop of water coming from the well. He was completely tired, lost patience and went home thinking that everything was a waste of time. Although his family still believed they were able to find water there, the result made them accept the failure. In case passers-by fell into the hole by mistake, they put a piece of wood which was the size of five fingers long near the unfinished well. Since then, the family didn’t talk about the well any more.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

One night, a villager walked beside the well and hit his leg on that wood by mistake.

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Water sprang up from the well as soon as the wood was hit down and rose to a certain level.

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10 . The British royal family live their lives in the public eye, but there’s one thing that not many people know: their last name. That’s simply because they don’t need a last name. They’re so famous that they can be easily picked out without one. But when members of the royal family need to use a last name—when they’re in school or in the military, for example—they actually have a few choices. Here’s a list of all their choices—and how it got to be this way in the first place.

Before 1917, royals didn’t use last names at all. Back then, royals had only their first names and the name of the house or dynasty they were part of. You’ve probably heard of some of these dynasty names, like the House of Tudor and the House of York. In 1917, when King George V had been in power for seven years, he decided to change the house name to Windsor. But he wasn’t just changing the dynasty name. George V also specified that Windsor was to become the royal family’s official surname, too. Today, the royal family is still known as the House of Windsor, and in a general sense, Windsor is still the royals’ last name.

When Queen Elizabeth II came to power, she made a small change. In1947,Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten. Just a few years later, after her father died, Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II. Mount batten became Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In 1960, Elizabeth and Philip decided that they wanted to make their branch of the royal family tree different from the others. They specified that their children would use the last name Mountbatten-Windsor. But royals don’t always use the Mount batten-Windsor name.

Some members have used the name of their family’s territory instead. For example, when Prince William and Prince Harry served in the army ,they went by William Wales and Harry

Wales—because their father is the Prince of Wales. And Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice have gone by EugenieYork and Beatrice York, since their father, Prince Andrew, is the Duke of York.

1. Who made Windsor the royals’last name?

A．Philip Mountbatten.	B．Queen Elizabeth II.
C．King George V.	D．Prince William.

2. What was the change made by Queen Elizabeth II?

A．Her children can’t use their last names.

B．Her children can change their surnames.

C．Her children should use a certain surname.

D．Her children should have more popular names.

3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．The royal members must serve in the army.

B．The royals’ children admire their father more.

C．The royal family like to live in a certain territory.

D．The royal family have their surnames after their territory sometimes.

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

A．The Contributions of the British Royals

B．A View of the British Royals’Surnames

C．A Brief Introduction of the British Surnames

D．The Surviving Surnames of the British Royals