1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who use camels in their sports?

A．Americans.

B．The Arabs.

C．Chinese people.

2. Which sport listed below has the longest history?

A．Baseball.

B．Basketball.

C．Running.

3. How old is volleyball sport?

A．Below 200 years.

B．About 300 years.

C．Over 1, 000 years.

4. What often comes out of a game in the speaker’s opinion?

A．War.

B．Pride.

C．Friendship.

2 . 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。

Meagan and her close friend Samantha, both school teachers, lived together in an apartment in Denver. On mornings when Samantha had class, Meagan would help to watch her 2-year-old daughter, Hannah. Also part of the household was Meagan’s pet, Willie, a particularly intelligent and chatty parrot.

Willie was indeed funny and a good talker. In addition to some vocabulary learned from Meagan, he became a great mimic (会模仿的动物) of cats, dogs, and chickens. Plus, he could sing along to the radio. The bird was a nice playmate for the little girl, and he always knew how to lift her spirits. The bird was more than just a pet; he was a member of the family.

One day, with Samantha at school, Hannah had comfortably positioned herself in front of morning cartoons while Meagan was busy cooking in the kitchen, preparing the little girl her favorite breakfast treat, an apple pie. When Meagan was done baking the apple pie, she placed it at the center of the kitchen table to cool. She looked at Hannah and, confident the child was fully engaged with the TV, walked out of the kitchen quickly to use the bathroom.

Meagan was gone maybe 30 seconds. And suddenly, she heard the bird going crazy, screaming loudly. She heard two very distinct words from the parrot’s mouth. “Mama! Baby!” Repeated over and over again. “Mama! Baby! Mama! Baby!”

Meagan ran out of the bathroom to find Hannah in the kitchen, holding the partly eaten apple pie, fighting for breath, her face and lips a terrifying shade of blue. And Willie was still screaming loudly.Hannah had climbed up on a chair, gotten the apple pie from the kitchen table and was clearly choking on it.

注意: 1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

With a pounding heart, Meagan grabbed Hannah immediately.

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Around lunchtime, Samantha came back from school.

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3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Fairy-tale ice sculptures attract hundreds of thousands of tourists into China’s Harbin.China’s annual Ice and Snow Festival, with     1     (it) fairy-tale ice sculptures, opened on Friday, drawing large crowds of tourists who walked carefully over the     2     (slip) ice and snow. This year the ice park covers 810, 000 square meters with 250, 000 cubic meters of sculptured ice     3     (harvest) from the nearby frozen Songhua River, and lit up at night with colourful lights.

The sculptures, some of     4     were a-few-storey-high, featured Chinese style buildings and bridges, fairy-tale castles, towers and one modeled after Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. All of them left a deep     5     (impress) on the visitors.

The festival’s marketing vice director Sun Zemin told Reuters the average number of people visiting the park daily has increased     6     (significant) to around 30,000 this year. Over the past few days, the festival park     7     (receive) more than 163, 200 people,     8    (generate) 46. 18 million yuan ($6 45 million) in income, nearly six times higher     9     a year ago. That helped draw some 3.05 million tourists to the city during the same period, and Heilongjiang’s Culture and Tourism Department called the tourist boom     10     “ice and snow miracle” in Harbin this winter.

4 . The Maryland Center for History and Culture(MCHC) is currently hosting “The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited”. The exhibition spotlights Henson’s unique contributions to children’s education, including his creation of the Muppets (布偶).

Born in 1936 in Mississippi, Henson grew up in Maryland. His creative talents were evident when he was a student at high school. He loved cartooning and creating sets for school theater productions. While a freshman at university, Henson made puppets for a local TV station. The station’s producers were so impressed that they asked him to produce his own puppet show. Called Sam and Friends, the program started in 1955. Viewers loved Henson’s playful characters, including an early version of Kermit the Frog.

While at university, Henson majored in home economics. At the time, it was the only major that offered classes in sewing and textiles (纺织品).Henson not only honed his creative skills at university, but he was also good at marketing and business. “He was an entrepreneur who happened to get into puppetry, ” said Deborah Wood, MCHC’s learning manager.

In 1959, Henson married Jane Nebel, whom be had met at university. The couple established Muppets Inc. which later became the Jim Henson Company. It was there that Focus Bert, Ernie, Miss Piggy, and other Muppets were created for Sesame Street, a popular children’s television program.Generations of children around the world have grown up watching and laming from the Muppets.

Henson, who died in 1990, created not just the Muppets, but also films, TV commercials, variety shows, and more. The exhibition shows every aspect of his career. This includes some lesser-known works, including The Cube, a short experimental film that was nominated (提名) for an Academy Award.

Visitors also get a chance to appreciate Henson’s creative process and inventiveness through hands-on displays. They can even make their own Muppets. “For me, I think the really powerful message of this exhibition is the fact that it covers Henson’s whole life and his whole career, ” said Chloe Green, public programs manager at the MCHC.

1. What’s paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．An interesting exhibition about Henson.	B．Viewers’attitude to Henson’s works.
C．Henson’s exceptional talents in creation.	D．Characters in Henson’s famous works.

2. What does the underlined word “honed” mean in paragraph 3?

A．Changed.

B．Improved.

C．Found.

D．Shared.

3. What can be learned about Sesame Street?

A．It was first played in 1955.	B．It was a popular radio program.
C．It was targeted at children.	D．It was an early version of Kermit the Frog.

4. What’s the attitude of Chloe Green to the exhibition?

A．Favorable.

B．Opposed.

C．Doubtful.

D．Indifferent.

5 . Top 4 Ecotourism Destinations in the World

Travelling often comes with an environmental cost一but by choosing to travel more responsibly and sustainably, you can help to reduce the negative effects of tourism. Here are four destinations that have already signed up to a more sustainable way of life.

Costa Rica

So, you want to escape? Imagine a country that’s one -quarter national park, a place where you could hike in a rainforest in the morning and surf tropical waves in the afternoon. Imagine an adventure Eden where all kinds of unique animals run before your eyes.

That country is Costa Rica Conservation has been developed here since the 1970s, with measures to protect areas, close z00S and reverse deforestation.

About 80% of the Osa Peninsula is protected; much of it is in Corcovado National Park, where visitors can follow guided trips with local groups. Activity options range from rainforest hikes to whale-watching, diving at Isla del Cano and surfing at Cabo Matapalo.

Finland

It’s a nation where 80 percent of the territory is covered by forests Meanwhile, Finland’s air and water is claimed to be the clearest.

The Finish Tourist Board has launched the Sustainable Finland programme to help visitors plan the most eco-friendly travels and engage with nature and local culture, knowing every step of their trip has been looked at from an economical, ecological, social and cultural perspective.

Bhutan

Until 1974, the Kingdom of Bhutan remained closed to tourism. Then one day, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck declared Bhutan open to visitors. Today, only those who have booked guided tours through approved travel agencies can enter Bhutan. Permits are charged at a peak- season nightly rate of ＄250 per person, which includes a 37 percent tax that goes towards improving infrastructure (基础设施) and strengthening the healthcare and the education systems. This strict policy means tourism is controlled, with local life largely untouched by its impact.

Botswana

As one of the most convenient locations to spot the “Big Five”, Botswana’s infrastructure has long been under pressure to meet the demands of the world’s safari (游猎) market. Thankfully, the team at Great Plains Safari has been taking measures to minimize impact and invest in community-based opportunities to help local villages develop. One such measure is a kids’conservation camp, where children are invited to week-long courses to learn about their surroundings, the value of conservation and the role of environmental tourism.

1. What can tourists do in Costa Rica?

A．Camp and swim.	B．Hike and hunt.
C．Watch and catch whales.	D．Dive and surf.

2. What challenge is Botswana faced with?

A．It is no longer a location to spot the “Big Five”.

B．Children don’t care about environmental tourism.

C．The government invests little in local development

D．Its infrastructure has been impacted by the safari market.

3. Of the four ecotourism destinations, which has a strict tourism policy?

A．Costa Rica

B．Finland

C．Bhutan

D．Botswana

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。

Seven ancient stone columns (石柱) from Yuanmingyuan that     1     (lose) overseas have been returned to China recently. This marks another significant repatriation (遣返；归国) of cultural relics, following the return of the bronze horse head statue in 2020.

Under the guidance of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,     2     (university), departments, and society have worked together to bring about the donation of these stone columns from Norway to China. Liu Yang, a member of China’s Old Summer Palace Society, emphasized the     3     (important) of the return. “    4     there are similar carved stone columns in Yuanmingyuan, there turn of these stone columns holds great significance in     5     (advance) the repatriation of lost cultural relics to the palace, and these stone columns are well preserved.”

The exhibition was open to     6     public last Saturday. University students     7     visited the exhibition expressed their pride and excitement. They regarded the return of these artifacts     8     a symbol of Chinese-Western cultural exchanges. “The exhibition is not just a show of cultural relics, but also a chance for patriotic (爱国的) education. It will     9     (certain) remind us of the painful lesson that falling behind can lead to suffering,” a student    10     (name) Yang told the Global Times.

7 . My little girl, Jessica, always says hello to strangers. I wish she weren’t so _________, because I don’t want her to be laughed at. She was born with mental retardation (MR精神发育迟滞). But that’s also why I try to control my _________. Children with MR don’t communicate well with others, and I don’t want to stop her _________ .

Last year, we visited New York. I wasn’t surprised to hear her saying “Hello!” to everyone we _________. This would be a good _________ for her, I thought. People won’t respond—these are New Yorkers, after all. And maybe she would _________ not to talk to strangers.

One day, we were waiting at a red light, and Jessica greeted (打招呼) everyone _________. Then, a man asked: “Is she retarded?” It _________ me greatly. After all, he was a _________ stranger. I put my hand on Jessica’s shoulder. “Yes,” I said. He showed a look of __________. “I work with such children,” he explained. “It’s a __________.” I felt something inside me __________: a wall that I never knew I had built. Because I expected people to be unfriendly, I never__________ kindness. Not like Jessica, who always does.

Then the __________ changed. “She has a good mom,” the man said and walked away. My tears __________ up and his words were like a ray of sunshine, lighting up my world.

1.

A．annoying

B．outgoing

C．confusing

D．amazing

2.

A．curiosity

B．shock

C．anxiety

D．gratitude

3.

A．lectures

B．comments

C．attempts

D．strategies

4.

A．attracted

B．tracked

C．recognized

D．saw

5.

A．lesson

B．proposal

C．impression

D．behavior

6.

A．arrange

B．plan

C．demand

D．learn

7.

A．warmly

B．rudely

C．confidently

D．fluently

8.

A．frightened

B．surprised

C．satisfied

D．excited

9.

A．responsible

B．junior

C．young

D．total

10.

A．coldness

B．happiness

C．kindness

D．nervousness

11.

A．failure

B．challenge

C．legend

D．glory

12.

A．weaken

B．strengthen

C．lengthen

D．deepen

13.

A．apply for

B．focused on

C．hoped for

D．refer to

14.

A．attitude

B．light

C．description

D．affair

15.

A．made

B．signed

C．packed

D．welled

8 . Overuse of land and warming temperatures are putting insect diversity in danger in some parts of the world, scientists reported Wednesday.

The study, published in the journal Nature, confirmed for the first time a clear and alarming link between warming temperatures and large-scale agriculture and showed that where there are more farmlands, there is a greater decrease in insects.

“These findings lead to huge concerns,” said Charlotte Outhwaite, the lead author of the study and researcher at the University College London, adding that losing insects could threaten human health and food supply.

“Three quarters of our crops depend on insect pollinators(授粉),” Dave Goulson, a professor of biology at the University of Sussex in the UK, previously told CNN. “Without insects, crops will die. We won’t have things like strawberries. We can’t feed 8 billion people.”

Outhwaite said their findings “may only show the tip of the iceberg(冰山一角),"because of the limited amount of evidence in some areas. “But I think there are also a lot of results that we probably don’t really know because there are so many different kinds of insects.” Outhwaite told CNN.

Scientists say, overuse of land has a link with warming temperatures. Destroying natural habitats for agriculture can make the temperature rise sharply. Researchers found great decreases in insect populations in areas of the world that are much warmer. They concluded that in areas with small-scale agriculture, less temperature warming, and more natural habitats, insects only dropped by 7%, compared to the 63% decrease in areas with large-scale agriculture, more temperature warming and less natural habitats. So what can we do to help prevent this?

1. What did the study find?

A．More farmlands lead to a greater decrease in insects.

B．Three quarters of our crops depend on insect pollinators.

C．Overuse of land is threatening insect diversity all over the world.

D．There is little link between warming temperatures and large-scale agriculture.

2. Why does the author quote Dave Goulson’s words?

A．To suggest solutions to people’s concerns.	B．To explain the process of insect pollinators.
C．To prove the importance of insects to humans.	D．To provide evidence for the decrease in insects.

3. Which one is NOT the factor of the decreases in insect populations?

A．Insect pollinators	B．Overuse of land
C．Warming temperatures	D．Less natural habitats

4. What might the author continue talking about?

A．His opinions of the study.	B．Studies of natural habitat.
C．The ways to stop the decrease.	D．The causes of warming temperatures.

9 . I first met Charlie in the community soon after buying my apartment. He was a relatively short man around his mid-70s. At first, Charlie was very friendly and got along with people in a rather relaxing way.

But a few weeks later, the first time I joined the community meeting, things became difficult. The hot topic was to take control of the community gardens from Charlie and employ a professional gardener to do the job instead. All but Charlie agreed with the suggestion. Charlie had been doing the gardens as if they were his personal belongings. The problem was that his efforts weren’t what the rest of the owners seemed to want, and this led to a debate. As the meeting developed into a slanging match (互相谩骂), I decided to say something.

“Look! As a new owner, I have no interest in what happened in the past. I’m interested in how to solve the present situation. The problem is that I can’t even open my garage door properly because there’s a tree planted too close to it. Finding a professional gardener to solve the problem sounds like a great solution to me.”

Most of the other owners appeared relieved, but Charlie was annoyed. Finally, at the request of everyone, except Charlie, a professional gardener was hired to manage the community gardens.

From that day on, I became Charlie’s enemy. Later, I learned that he always lived in his own world. He was lonely because he had no friends, and he managed to alienate everyone in his life.

Suddenly one day, Charlie fell down the stairs, breaking his leg. Out of pity, I went to the hospital to care for him. During the three months we spent together, I gradually accepted this stubborn old man. After Charlie left the hospital, he became kind not just to me, but to the rest of the community. Since then, the friend lines s of the whole community has raised a lot.

1. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?

A．Charlie lived in harmony with all the neighbors.

B．The gardens in the community belong to Charlie.

C．Charlie’s efforts weren’t recognized by the rest of the owners.

D．All the owners agreed to find a suitable gardener to do the job.

2. Why did the author mention the tree?

A．To say something.	B．To show his anger.
C．To make new friends.	D．To support the proposal.

3. What does the underlined word “alienate” in paragraph 5 mean?

A．Give way to

B．Stay away from

C．Keep track of

D．Be concerned about

4. Which of the following best describes the author?

A．Fair and kind

B．Helpful and creative

C．Brave and curious

D．Lonely and stubborn

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

For years I     1     (ask) why I volunteer, and my answer remains the same. I volunteer because it makes     2     difference.

Growing up in Hawaii, I saw Dad taking my family downtown to pass out cheeseburgers to the     3     (home), and my passion grew from there. Over the years, I placed my focus     4     food insecurity and that led me to found the first food pantry (食物分发处) on the campus of Indiana University. I will never forget the day when I opened the pantry. A student walked in the door and he said, “I was in class with you     5     (early). Thank you for doing this because I was trying to figure out what I was going to eat this week.” The food pantry     6     (actual) helped many a student on the campus,     7    , for some reason, had difficulty     8     (get) everyday meals. Those who got food from there came back to support our food pantry, making it a place to pass on kindness.

That was two and a half years ago, but     9     (moment) like those stick with me to this very day. Since graduating, I now volunteer with different homeless shelters in Indianapolis, and I will continue to make     10     (me) available as long as there is someone in need.