1 . A national park is created for the purpose of conservation. Yellowstone National Park in the US was the first national park in the world. Here are some other national parks in the world.
Northeast Greenland National Park, Denmark
The national park is the largest one in the world. It covers an area of 927，000 km²，It is also the most northern national park in the world.
Around 5,000 to 15,000 musk oxen (麝香牛) as well as polar bears live in the park. Some of the birds also live there.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Australia
The park is the second largest national park in the world. It protects a large part of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef from being damaged in any way.
All commercial ships must stay on specific shipping routes that avoid the most sensitive areas of the park. The Great Barrier Reef has the world's largest number of corals and other sea life.
Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, Mozambique
This national park covers an area of 99,800 km².It joins some of the famous wildlife areas in southern Africa into a huge conservation area.
In 2006, the Giriyondo tourist access between the Limpopo and Kruger national parks was opened. There were 5,000 animals moving from Kruger to Limpopo National Park, including over 1,000 elephants.
Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada
The park was created in 1922 to protect the wood bison (森林野牛) whose population had dropped from 40 million in 1830 to less than 1.000 by 1900.
The park consists of 44,807 square kilometers of northern plains. It is also the world's only natural living place of the cranes (鹤).
1. Which of the following is the earliest national park?| A．Wood Buffalo National Park. | B．Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. |
| C．Northeast Greenland National Park. | D．Yellowstone National Park. |
| A．Some sea animals. | B．A lot of polar bears. |
| C．Many cranes. | D．Hundreds of elephants. |
| A．It has an area of 44,807 km². | B．It is home to the wood bison. |
| C．It lies in southern Africa. | D．It is the largest national park. |
2 . Last September, British artist Sacha Jafri set the record for creating the world's largest painting. Last week, the painting was sold for $62 million, which will go to charity.
Last year, as the COVID-19 spread and many countries went into lockdown, Mr. Jafri was in Dubai. Rather than feeling stuck, Mr. Jafri decided to take on a huge project that could“make a really big difference”.
He decided to create the world's largest painting. And he wanted to do it in a way that would include people from around the world. He asked children to send him pictures showing how they were feeling during the pandemic(疫情). He got artwork from kids in 140 different countries.
Using the children's ideas as a starting point, Mr. Jafri began to paint in a huge dancing room in a fancy hotel. It took Mr. Jafri seven months to create the painting. He worked long hours every day—often up to 20 hours a day. He hurt his back by bending over so much while he painted. It took over 1,000 paintbrushes and 6,300 liters of paint to create the painting. The painting, which was over 1,600 square meters, was around the size of four basketball courts.
Mr. Jafri hoped that his painting, called “The Journey of Humanity”, would help bring the world together during a difficult time. Since Mr. Jafri’s goal was to raise money to help children suffering from the pandemic, the painting was split up into 70 large parts. Mr. Jafri hoped that by selling the parts separately, he could raise $30 million.
But when the auction(拍卖) ended on March 22, Mr. Jafri did much better than that. A French businessman bought all the pieces. Knowing that the money would go to charity also motivated him to decide to pay more. He says he was poor when he grew up, so he's glad to be helping children around the world by buying the painting.
1. How did Sacha Jafri create the large painting?| A．He finished the painting with kids in his room. |
| B．He got painting inspiration from kids' pictures. |
| C．He made the painting under 140 kids' guidance. |
| D．He filled his whole artwork with kids5 drawings. |
| A．It remained complete all the time. |
| B．It took the artist a lot of efforts. |
| C．It earned the artist a better living. |
| D．It was made to set a world record. |
| A．To help fight the pandemic. |
| B．To develop kid’s love for art. |
| C．To show pandemic sufferings. |
| D．To kill time and seek pleasure. |
| A．Modest and honest. |
| B．Brave and determined. |
| C．Sympathetic and generous. |
| D．Creative and hardworking, |
3 . Teenagers are in the age group of 13 to 19 years. The age group is thought to be the turning points of both boys and girls. They hardly take any notice of their health and they tend to eat junk food, have less sleep and more dangerously, try smoking, drinking and even drugs. All of these are bringing out many health problems to teenagers all around the world.
Researches show that 17.4 percent of the US teenagers are overweight, and the number of teenagers with diabetes and heart diseases is increasing rapidly. This is mainly due to the lack of proper food intake. Teenagers highly prefer fast and junk food which is the main reason for these health problems. Another problem faced by teenage girls is their need to be thin. This has been put into the teenage minds by the media. Girls tend to eat less and go or an unhealthy diet.
Teenagers are passing the most curious stage of their lives when they are eager to try out everything they see around them. This can be either in sexual activities or trying smoking drinking and drugs. The diseases caused by these factors can be deadly and incurable. Drinking, smoking and drugs can cause cancers and heart diseases. Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STD) are a major problem among teenagers. Diseases such as Hepatitis can be transmitted to another teenager by a simple kiss; AIDS is another high risk for teenagers when having sexual activities.
Teenagers are young; they have very little knowledge of these risk factors. It is up to us parents and teachers to guide them. They must have a good control of their lives, well-balanced diet and good exercise. Staying away from all bad habits such as drinking, smoking and sexual activities will give them a much happier and healthier life. We must help our kids to choose the correct path and become better citizens to the country and better humans to the world.
1. What is the main reason for more teenagers being overweight according to researchers?| A．They have less sleep time. | B．They don’t have proper diets. |
| C．They smoke and drink too much. | D．They are short of enough exercise. |
| A．Diabetes | B．Hepatitis | C．Heart diseases. | D．Hepatitis and AIDS |
| A．Parents. | B．Teenagers. | C．Researchers. | D．Doctors |
4 . How to Be a Good Tourist
Being a tourist means you start to experience different cultures, people and foods.
Learn useful expressions in the language of the country you're going to.
Do research on the country's customs and traditions. Being a good tourist includes being knowledgeable about the country you're visiting. You will also find out what the local clothing looks like so you can dress properly.
Ask your tour guide questions. A tour guide is able to give you more knowledge of the country or city you're visiting.
| A．Check the weather before you set out. |
| B．It also comes with personal responsibility. |
| C．Wearing clothes like the local style will help you fit in. |
| D．It is important that you are able to communicate with people there. |
| E．This know -how goes beyond what can be found in a guidebook or online. |
| F．Traveling is an amazing opportunity that not everyone has the chance of doing. |
| G．Find out some historic locations you want to visit and write them down in a list. |
5 . Every day thousands of people travel across the world for different reasons. Whenever I've checked in for a flight, I've seen many travellers saying “I missed it” or “I forgot it”, etc. This happens because while packing our bags, we miss so many important things.
The baggage packing isn't a big job but many people see it as a messy job. I'll advise you to always pack your bags according to your trip. The baggage should be different according to the duration(持续时间)of your trip. You shouldn't carry unnecessary things or more than what you need.
If you're going on a business trip of not more than 2- 3 days, then make sure you don't carry more than a single bag. Pack 2—3 business suits, a night suit and also some casual(非正式的)clothes. You'll need casual clothes because you might get a chance to explore the place.
While on holidays of 5—6 days, you have to be very smart while packing your bag. First of all, check the climate of the place. If it's summer, then carry lightweight clothes and if it's winter, then you have to pack a sweater. For holidays, pack all the small things you'll be requiring. But don't carry too many things.
If you're going to a relative's place, then you can be a bit relaxed because if you miss something, you won't have to worry as your relative will be there to help you. But don't forget to buy gifts for your relatives. If the gifts are fragile, then pack them in a hard box and always keep them in between clothes. No need to carry too many clothes as you can wash your clothes at their place. This will also help you to shop more and more.
1. While packing for a trip, we needn't consider ______.| A．the climate of the destination |
| B．possible activities at the destination |
| C．how long we'll stay at the destination |
| D．how long it takes us to go to the destination |
| A．Hard to use. | B．Easy to break. |
| C．Difficult to carry. | D．Important to prepare. |
| A．can carry fewer clothes with us |
| B．had better stay at the relative's home |
| C．don't have to buy too many things there |
| D．should buy expensive gifts for the relative |
| A．What to take while travelling. |
| B．How to take care of the baggage while travelling. |
| C．How to pack baggage according to the duration. |
| D．Why packing baggage is necessary while travelling. |
6 . Four Best Hikes in the World
There's nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we've got you covered. Below are four best hikes in the world.
Torres del Paine W Circuit
Location (位置): Patagonia. Chile
Distance: 37 + miles
Time: 5~6 days
Best time to go: October to January
The W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you'll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子), but you'll probably meet some new friends along the way.
Grand Canyon Rim - to - Rim Hike
Location: Arizona, the United States
Distance: 48 miles
Time: 1~3 days
Best time to go: May to June, September to October
There's no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA's most beautiful parks, the views are absolutely appealing. Just make sure you're prepared for the challenge.
Trek to Petra
Location: Jordan
Distance: 47 miles
Time: 5~ 6 days
Best time to go: October to April
Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoiding crowds of tourists.
Yosemite Grand Traverse
Location: California, the United States
Distance: 60 miles
Time: 6~7 days
Best time to go: July to September
Known for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised by National Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.
1. Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia, Chile?| A．April | B．May | C．August | D．December |
| A．Jordan | B．Patagonia, Chile |
| C．Arizona, the United States | D．California, the United States |
| A．Plant sequoia trees | B．Appreciate waterfalls | C．Visit local temples | D．Climb granite pillars |
7 . What is the first thing you notice when you walk into a shop? The products displayed at the entrance? Or the soft background music?
But have you ever noticed the smell? Unless it is bad，the answer is likely to be no. But while a shop’s scent may not be outstanding compared with sights and sounds, it is certainly there. And it is providing to be an increasing powerful tool in encouraging people to purchase.
A brand store has become famous for its distinctive scent which floats through the fairly dark hall and out to the entrance via scent machines. A smell may be attractive but it may not just be used for freshening air. One sports goods company once reported that when it first introduced scent into its stores, customers’ intention to purchase increased by 80 percent.
When it comes to the best shopping streets in Pairs, scent is just as important to a brand’s success as the quality of its window displays and goods on sales. That is mainly because shopping is a very different experience to what it used to be.
Some years ago, the focus for brand name shopping was on a few people with sales assistants’ disproving attitude and don’t-touch-what-you-can’t-afford displays. Now the rise of electronic commerce (e-commerce) has opened up famous brands to a wider audience. But while e-shops can use sights and sounds, only bricks-and-mortar stores can offer a full experience from the minute customers step through the door to the moment they leave. Another brand store seeks to be much more than a shop, but rather a destination. And scent is just one way to achieve this.
Now a famous store uses complex man-made smell to make sure that the soft scent of baby powder floats through the kid department, and coconut scent in the swimsuit section. A department store has even opened a new lab, inviting customers on a journey into the store’s windows to smell books, pots and drawers, in search of their perfect scent.
1. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.| A．argue and discuss | B．examine and assess |
| C．inform and explain | D．compare and evaluate |
| A．Friendly assistant. | B．Unique scents. |
| C．Soft background music. | D．Attractive window display. |
| A．introduce the rise of e-commerce | B．push stores to use sights and sounds |
| C．urge shop assistants to change their attitude | D．show the advantages of brick-and-mortar stores |
| A．a platform that exhibits goods | B．a spot where travelers like to stay |
| C．a place where customers love to go | D．a target that a store expects to meet |
8 . American track and field athlete Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee once said, “Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind.” And 50-year-old Indian Lakyntiew Syiemlieh stands an evidence for this saying. She recently cleared her Class 12 board exams. Lakyntiew, who has four children and two grandchildren, decided to go after her higher secondary education over three decades after dropping out of school. Earlier this year, she was one of the 24,267 students who appeared for the state board’s Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) exam. Lakyntiew took part in the exams for the arts stream and had chosen subjects like Khasi, English, Political Science, Economics, and Education as her areas of specialization.
On July 13, 2020, when the results were announced, she was excited. “Though I only got the third division, my children were still so excited that they started shouting, hugging, and kissing me when the results were declared,” said Lakyntiew.
In fact, the grandmother of two has expressed her interest in pursuing higher studies in the field of local language. Lakyntiew took up a distance education course offered by a university in 2015. She stopped going to school because mathematics was too difficult for her to understand. She was offered a job to teach in a preschool in 2008, and that was the beginning of her love for re-learning.
Being the oldest student in the class, most of Lakyntiew’s classmates called her as “Mei”, which means “mother” in the local language. Besides concentrating on academics, she also participated in after-class activities like field trips, dance competitions, and singing challenges, among others.
Age is not a problem when one is in search of education. Lakyntiew Syiemlieh is an example for everybody, and especially for those who give up studies midway.
1. When did Lakyntiew probably drop out of school?| A．In 1968. | B．In 1988. | C．In 2008. | D．In 1998. |
| A．Outstanding. | B．Reasonable. | C．Independent. | D．Active. |
| A．She had too much difficulty in learning one subject. |
| B．Her family was too poor to afford her education. |
| C．She had many children to raise and had no time to study. |
| D．She was offered so good a job that she couldn’t refuse. |
| A．Many hands make light work. | B．Education is the key to success. |
| C．Live and learn. | D．Hard work pays off. |
9 . As a rider, Anna Kiesenhofe’s Olympics victory might be a surprise. The winner of the road race at the Tokyo Olympics left the sport at the end of 2017 when she found herself out of contract (合同). She came into Tokyo without a professional team and left as an Olympic champion.
The 30-year old began her cycling career in 2014 after running injuries that prevented her from continuing her pursuits of triathlon (铁人三项). She later joined a Catalan team and won the Spanish National Cup in 2016.
The then-26 year old signed her first professional contract with Lotto Soudal Ladies for the following season. However, she ended her 2017 campaign in April and did not sign a contract for 2018, eventually taking a year off the bike. In 2019, Kiesenhofer came back to the sport as a rider, winning the Austrian national road race. Despite her results, Kiesenhofer sill had no professional contract while going into the Tokyo Olympics.
Kiesenhofer was the first rider to attack in the Olympic road race, eventually forming a breakaway along with Carl Oberholzer, Omer Shapira, Vera Looser and Anna Plichta, which went on to reach a gap of 11 minutes. After Looser and Oberholzer were dropped, Kiesnhofer ataced her two remaining breakaway companions.
After Shapira and Plichta were caught by the peloton (主车群), the rest of the riders seemed to believe that they were racing among themselves for Gold, not knowing that Remehofere was still in front. While it might be a misjudgment from the rest of the peloton that allowed Kiesenhofer to keep her lead of more than two minutes, other riders’ mistakes should not detract from the Austrian’s efforts.
Off the bike, the new Olympic Champion has a PhD in mathematics after studying at the Technical University of Vienne as well as at Cambridge University. She currently works at the University of Lausanne.
1. Why did Anna give up triathlon?| A．She got injured. | B．She lost interest in it. |
| C．She had to attend university. | D．She never won a medal. |
①She ended her campaign.
②She took a year off the bike.
③She began her cycling career.
④She won the Austrian national road race.
⑤She won the Spanish National Cup.
| A．③④①②⑤. | B．②③④①⑤. |
| C．③⑤①②④. | D．④②③①⑤. |
| A．The road race was so difficult. | B．Anna was a new rider. |
| C．They had caught up with Anna. | D．Anna took the lead of them. |
| A．A cycling coach. | B．A university teacher. |
| C．A professional rider. | D．A college student. |
10 . Toni Morrison was an American writer who received the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her novels, Beloved, Song of Solomon and others explored the way African-Americans search for freedom and identity in a country obsessed (受困扰的) with skin colour. Morrison was nearly 40 when she published her first novel The Bluest Eye in 1970. The Nobel Prize committee described her writing as “language itself, a language she wants to liberate from race”. Her novels discussed America’s past, focusing on black history and the effects of slavery and racism. She called her characters “the unfree at the heart of the democratic experiment”.
In 1988, she won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved, the story of a mother who kills her baby daughter rather than permit her to return to slavery. It became a best-seller and was later made into a film. Many Americans admired her as the country’s greatest writer, including former President Barack Obama.
She was born in 1931. She attended Howard University, an all-black university in Washington, DC. At Howard, she read African, British and American literature, including writers William Faulkner and Virginia Woolf. After a short marriage, she became a single mother of two sons and worked as a book editor in New York.
Several publishers rejected her first book The Bluest Eye, but it impressed The New York Times’ book critic John Leonard, who believed Morrison was an important new voice. He said her writing was “so full of pain and wonder that the novel becomes poetry”.
Morrison enjoyed her literary fame and was proud of her Nobel Prize.
1. What are Toni Morrison’s books mainly about?| A．Women’s equality and rights. | B．The development of America. |
| C．The literature of America. | D．Black history and racism. |
| A．Beloved. | B．Song of Solomon. |
| C．The Bluest Eye. | D．The New York Times. |
| A．To show Barack Obama’s support in literature. |
| B．To prove Toni Morrison’s greatness as a writer. |
| C．To stress Toni Morrison’s contribution to America. |
| D．To remind readers of the skin colour of Barack Obama. |
| A．He thought highly of Morrison. |
| B．He rejected the book The Bluest Eye. |
| C．The book The Bluest Eye made him painful. |
| D．Toni Morrison’s book was hard to understand. |
