1 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Millie Bobby Brown, a child actor with extraordinary talent, is growing into a successful adult actor. She’s best known for the role of Eleven in the science fiction drama Stranger Things. In that show, she plays a girl who escapes from a laboratory     1     was performing experiments on her. She emerges from the lab near a small town in the central United States. Strange events have been taking place there. The role was especially challenging     2     it required her to show intense emotion without speaking much. According to the show’s creators, child actors often struggle to stay in character     3     their characters aren’t speaking. Millie didn’t have that problem, though.

    4     she speaks with an American accent on Stranger Things, Millie is actually English. However, she was born in Spain and has also lived in the U. S. and Canada. Her parents have supported her dreams of acting, even     5     (move) the family to Los Angeles, California, to give her     6     (many) opportunities to act.

In 2013, the year after the family moved to LA, Millie made her debut (首次) as Alice in the TV drama Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. Shortly after that she played the lead role in the show Intruders.

Things haven’t always gone smoothly for Millie, however. At one point, she struggled to get roles, and it was difficult for her family     7     (support) her acting dream. They eventually moved back to England. But just when Millie was worrying     8     she would never become a professional actor, she landed the role in Stranger Things. It began to air in 2016.

Since then, Millie     9     (continue) acting, appearing in the movie Godzilla: King of the Monsters. She also produced and starred in Enola Holmes, a Netflix movie about the teenage sister of detective Sherlock Holmes. As a producer, she helped make decisions in the casting and overall look of the film.

Millie has also become UNICEF'S youngest Goodwill Ambassador,     10     role in which she speaks out on behalf of children who need help.

Millie’s rise to fame came as a surprise after a long struggle. But her continuing popularity will likely be more than a passing love.

2 . Horrible imaginary themes in stories like Ready Player One. a science fiction film, represent the struggle between facing the real world and embracing a comforting illusion(幻觉). Some characters don't know that they're trapped in an artificial dream, while others knowingly choose fancy over reality.

In our digital age, this danger doesn't just exist in fiction. Whether we realize it or not, we're all becoming trapped in “filter bubbles” invisible mental cages built from our prejudices and desire for comfort.

We create this trap by doing things like exposing ourselves to politically-biased (偏见的) news and entertainment or surrounding ourselves with like-minded friends, Digital algorithms(算法)enhance our problem by learning what we like and filling our social media with opinion-confirming content. The result is a personalized daily environment that filters out contrary points of view.

We become fooled into believing that our opinions about complex issues are unquestionable. Meanwhile, the filter bubbles of those who disagree with us deceive them in the same way. This twisted view of reality weakens our thinking, damages our relationships and divides our societies. How can two people have a respectful open-minded discussion when they both believe that only a stupid or dishonest person would disagree with them?

Media algorithms are deepening our tendency to self-isolate by strengthening the false idea that our opinions are obviously true and moral. The internet is making us less like a global village and more like a sea of mental islands drifting further and further apart.

To get along with family, friends and fellow citizens, we must pop our filter bubbles. We can do this by developing meaningful relationships with people who think differently than us. This lets us experience the reality that people who believe “bad” things can be just as good and as intelligent as we are. We can also receive balanced information by consuming news and entertainment from different media.

Determining right from wrong is complicated. Living outside of our filter bubbles is less comfortable and takes effort, but the personal relational and societal benefits are rich.

1. What phenomenon does “filter bubbles” refer to according to the passage?

A．Horrible imaginary themes in stories.

B．Being trapped in a science fiction film.

C．Embracing the real world and illusion.

D．Being blind to other different opinions.

2. According to the author, what's one way leading to the problem discussed in the passage?

A．Digital algorithms predict what people like and provide plenty of contrary points of view.

B．People prefer to consume media that confirms their opinions and avoid opposite viewpoints.

C．The respectful open-minded people and like-minded ones believe each other stupid.

D．Media algorithms and the internet tend to produce a true, moral and virtual world.

3. What's the solution provided by the author to the problem mentioned?

A．To make friends with different kinds of people with different viewpoints.

B．To balance the information by consuming news or entertainment by themselves.

C．To appeal to the media companies to change the way they provide media.

D．To put the responsibility on individual consumers to make choices about the media.

4. The best title for the passage is ________.

A．Stupid Prejudices

B．Digital Algorithms

C．Filter Bubbles

D．Digital Media

3 . When I had my first baby, after battling being unable to produce babies for three years, I received a gift at the hospital with a note: “To Jonathan-we're so glad you're here.” I've always remembered that note-and the person who sent it. My heartache and fear that I'd never have a child had been swept away and I felt a great joy. That little note made me feel that someone else understood my happiness, Oddly enough, she was not a close friend. But at that moment, we shared a special bond.

I learned that day that there's nothing like a personal note. In this age of impersonal technology, of computers and recorded voices on telephones, the hand-written note makes a human connection. And not just to the receiver, but to the writer as well. It feels good to express your sincere thoughts. When you put pen to paper, very important feelings slip out, feelings that you might ordinarily keep to yourself. This is especially true with emotions such as, “I love you,” or “You're important to me,” that may seem embarrassing to actually say.

Some of the best notes are written by children, precisely because kids are so open and honest. They're able to express powerful emotions in simple ways, as my young son did one Valentine's Day: “This comes from the heart, not from the store,” he wrote on his homemade card, anxious lest I mistake it for one mere money can buy. On another occasion, he scrawled, “Happy birthday—I'm glad you're my Mom!”

Notes from youngsters are very special, especially if the receiver is seriously ill. When a70-year-old man suffered a heart attack, his eight-year-old grandson wrote, “Please get well, Grandpa. Who else will play cards with me? Who will tell me stories? I love you, Grandpa.” Did this note help his Grandpa recover in record time? Doctors might not think so, but I do.

1. “A special bond” (in paragraph1) is brought about by ________.

A．the author's first baby	B．the author's battling unproductiveness
C．the person working in the hospital	D．the note the author received

2. Which of the following is true about the author's attitude according to the passage?

A．Children's notes are better than any of others due to their openness and honesty.

B．Notes from youngsters are especially memorable to their parents and grandparents.

C．To mark the special times of a life, nothing can take the place of a heartfelt note.

D．It feels powerful to voice your genuine ideas by recorded voices on telephones.

3. The word “scrawled” (in paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to ________.

A．signed

B．wrote

C．answered

D．exchanged

4. It can be concluded from the passage that the author intends to ________.

A．advise readers to use the hand-written note for human connection

B．give readers some tips on how to choose words on hand-written notes

C．encourage senior people to pay attention to kids' hand-written notes

D．persuade readers to take pen in hand and express their happiness

4 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. establish   B. address   C. practices   D. inconvenient   E. issues   F. demonstrating   G. currently H. hopefully   I. complete   J. approach   K. install

Providing Houses with Heart

Homelessness is not usually a simple matter of “rooflessness.” Some causes of homelessness are personal, such as     1     with physical or mental health, addiction and domestic violence. Other causes are systemic an over-priced housing market, job loss in a weak economy and poor government policies. Since both kinds of causes keep the problem occur, we must     2     both to solve the problem. Thankfully, innovative organizations are rising to meet the challenge.

3D-printed houses

Brett Hagler personally witnessed the homelessness caused by Haiti’s 2010 earthquake. That thoughtful experience prompted him to     3     New Story, an organization that helps destroyed communities recover by building houses faster, better and, hopefully, cheaper.

New Story is,     4     working on building the world's first 3D-printed neighborhood in Tabasco Mexico. It takes about 24 hours to “print” the walls of a house, after which local workers     5     the roof, doors and plumbing. The houses are designed to withstand earthquakes and hurricanes and will     6     last for generations. After developing and demonstrating their methods in Tabasco, New Story intends to offer the use of their technology to governments and other housing nonprofits.

A bridge that can't be burned

Abilene, Texas, is seeing success through an innovative     7     to homelessness called Built for Zero. Built for Zero team members believe that with homelessness, the problem isn't the people; it's the systems. So while they're developing personal relationships with homeless “neighbors,” they're simultaneously helping with problems like inefficient housing assistance policies and     8    

They practice “radical hospitality,” which means learning every person's name and treating them like they're important. They take people out for coffee, fix cars and charge batteries in the homeless camps. They help neighbors     9     the assessment process for housing assistance when they're ready, even when it's     10    . “Radical hospitality promotes the dignity and worth of those we serve,” they explain, “and it produces the best results.” They want to be a “bridge that can't be burned.”

5 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word: for the other blanks, use one given word that best fits each blank.

Discover a Whole New Wold Education and Entertainment

If you aren't among the millions of people who listen to podcasts, you could be. By late 2020, over 1.5 million podcast shows and 34 million episodes     1     (publish). Apple claims to offer podcasts in over 100 different languages. So what are podcasts, and why are they so popular?

Podcasts are similar to radio shows. People use their phones to listen to podcasts     2     several reasons. First, they are interesting! Podcasts cover an impressive variety of topics. You can find podcasts that match your specific interests no matter what they are.

Second, podcasts are super convenient. Unlike radio shows you don't need to listen at a fixed time. You can listen on demand—that means wherever and whenever you want! And unlike books and videos, you can multitask while     3     enjoy) a podcast. Podcasts let your eyes and hands do other things     4     you listen.

And we can't forget     5     (mention) the third reason podcasts are so popular: They're free! You'll need a podcast app to subscribe to podcast shows or select individual episodes. Your phone might already have one           6     (install). You can also search “best free podcast apps” and install one     7    .

Then you can use the app to search for     8     you're interested in. Are you looking for something fun? Would you like to hear discussions about the news? Do you want more information about a particular subject?

Are there any professors or teachers you want to listen to? Is there a book or a favorite author                 9     you'd like to know more about? Do you need something to help you relax or become a better friend, husband, wife or parent? Use your podcast app to search for any topic of interest. There are probably podcasts about it!

With podcasts in your pocket, you     10     enjoy time that may feel wasted. Now cleaning, riding the bus and exercising are activities you can look forward to!

6 . Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

The Fear of Success

Everyone has probably heard about the fear of failure. In fact, there is another, somewhat similar fear which is often overlooked or neglected as insignificant: the fear of success.

It might seem ridiculous: why would anyone be afraid of succeeding in his or her own life? Why would someone avoid—subconsciously or intentionally—accomplishing achievements, reaching goals, and fulfilling their dreams? The devil, as always, is in the details: the number of reasons for a person with the fear of success to worry is large. Unlike some people might think, many of these reasons are reasonable.

Each person has his or her standard of success, but rather often they can be reduced to several types: achieving a certain level of financial welfare; social recognition, fame, or popularity; professional growth and development; a happy marriage and parenthood, and so on. What is common for any form of success is that it can change a person's life—and this is one of the main reasons why people can be so afraid of it.

Success implies doing new things, being recognized in new ways, new workloads, new contacts, new demands and responsibilities-in other words, in case a person succeeds, there is too much innovation to deal with. Besides, getting into the spotlight implies being examined, criticized, and discussed. Not everyone is prepared for such attention. It is much safer to stay on charted territory, going through the same routine over and over again, but keeping a habitual and comfortable lifestyle.

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7 . On your next trip, whether it be close to home or beyond, encourage family members to be aware of their senses. Here are five ways to deepen the day's experience and expand awareness.

1. What do you smell?

Campfires, freshly cut grass, a pine forest and sweet-smelling rose gardens all offer an opportunity to smell something special. Talk with the kids about which smells make them want to stick around and which they are eager to pass by. Do certain smells call up a memory from a previous experience? Notice how different members of your family respond.

2. What do you hear?

While out and about, encourage the kids to close their eyes and tune in. Is that the whistle of a train in the distance? Do you hear a horse clip-clopping down the trail or the crying of an ow(猫头鹰)? Listen to the traffic noise in the city, waves crashing on a rocky shoreline or an unfamiliar bird singing in the trees.

3. How does it feel?

Particularly in these changing times, leaving the comfort of home can stimulate a range of emotions extending from excitement and expectation to anxiety and uncertainty.

How might your crew react to the dampness of a coastal town or the dry air of the Sonoran Desert? Who feels tired? Or hungry? Or even homesick? Talk about it.

4. May I touch?

From petting zoos and tide pools to horse farms and turtle shelters, travel has historically offered families the opportunity to reach for the unexpected. Today, many of those rules have changed. Before you head out, discuss your safety rules. COVID concerns aside, colorful coral and certain green, leafy plants might look interesting, but close contact isn't advised.

5. Can I taste it?

While we've been staying home, many families have used the time to encourage kids to expand their food range. It's a good time to talk about the origins of different ingredients and why many are unique to specific regions of the world. Seek out the websites of cities, countries or resorts you might like to visit. Many are offering directions that will enable you to explore the food and drink of destinations around the world. From curry to barbecue sauce, there is a story to accompany every flavor you'll sample.

1. The underlined phrase “tune in” (in paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to ________.

A．listen

B．consider

C．imagine

D．reflect

2. Which of the following is suggested according to the passage?

A．To smell something special and stay longer to recall their memories.

B．To analyze the weather conditions and avoid the dampness or dry air.

C．To avoid touching colorful coral and certain green, leafy plants.

D．To inspire children to read the cooking stories around the world.

3. The purpose of the passage is to encourage family members ________.

A．to travel around the places they dream about

B．to use their senses to explore the world around

C．to leave their home for destinations around

D．to expand awareness to improve five senses

8 . Maeve Higgins once set herself a task. The Irish-born comedian wanted to see what life would be like if she stopped laughing at things that weren’t funny. Turns out it wasn’t as easy as she thought. “It was so hard,” she says. “ Laughter is a lubricant (润滑油) and is expected, and it’s really hard not to do it.”

Higgins suggests there’s something particularly special about being part of the shared experience that is live comedy — that curious magic that occurs when people come together specifically to laugh.

Comedy is more than just a pleasant way to pass an evening, humour more than something to amuse. They’re interwoven into our everyday existence. Whether you’re sharing an amusing story at a party or telling a dark joke at a funeral, humour is everywhere. But what is it for? And can humour, as comedy, change how we feel, what we think or even what we do?

As an essential part of human interaction, humour has been on the minds of thinkers for centuries. One of the most enduring theories of humour was put forward by the philosopher Thomas Hobbes. It asserts that humour appears to make fun of the weak and exert superiority. While this is clearly the function of some comedy, it’s far from a complete explanation for the overall purpose of humour.

For some comedians, it’s not just about getting laughs — it’s about changing what we think and maybe even what we do. If there’s one comic who is really typical of this, it’s Josie Long. A social justice activist and a comedian, Long has a reputation for delightful, optimistic humour and storytelling.

As her career has evolved, she has consciously put social and political topics at the heart of her act. She believes that comedians have a role to play in challenging some of the most pressing issues of the day.

British comic Stephen K Amos sells out venues seating thousands, year in, year out. Amos firmly believes that when comics consciously deal with pressing or controversial （有争议的）social issues like racism, they can reach people on a much more meaningful level than that achieved by briefly lifting someone’s mood. And while it may be difficult to quantify, he says, the social and psychological impact of comedy deserves much greater recognition.

The research backs this up. Although the role of comedy is to be entertaining first and foremost, Sharon Lockyer, a sociologist who studies humour, has identified a number of possible other functions. These include challenging stereotypes (刻板印象).

Amos’s work frequently settles the issues of race by challenging stereotypes.”I don’t do things for shock value,” he says. “ I do stuff that matters to me. In the old days it was just about doing jokes. We’ve moved on — people are talking about things that matter. ”

1. What do the first two paragraphs mainly talk about?

A．The benefits of laughing.

B．What a comedian’s daily work is about.

C．Why Maeve Higgins chose to be a comedian.

D．Maeve Higgins’ understanding of the appeal of comedy.

2. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?

A．Protect the weak from the evil.

B．Encourage people to be stronger.

C．Be determined to improve oneself.

D．Show you are better than other people.

3. According to the article, how does comedy have an effect on social issues?

A．By gradually influencing people’s attitudes.

B．By urging politicians to try and solve the issues.

C．By quickly yet thoroughly changing people’s thinking.

D．By calling on the whole society to pay attention to the issues.

4. According to the article, comedy includes the following roles except ________ .

A．getting people to laugh

B．promoting social progress

C．influencing people’s ideas

D．making people more productive

9 . The virtual world is full of opportunities to share with people around the world. It’s also a place where nothing is _________ and there are no “take-backs.” A lot of what you do and say online can still be found again even if you have _________ it, and it’s often something that is easy for others to access.

Research shows that a high percentage of teens receive _________ messages and requests when they’re online. These can be scary, strange, and even embarrassing. If you feel _______ by a stranger or a friend online, immediately tell an adult you can trust. It is never a good idea to _________. Any response you make is not only likely to make things worse, and might result in you saying something you wish you hadn’t.

If you are eager to let out angry comment on a message board or blog, it’s a good idea to wait a few minutes, _________ , and remember that your comments may stay up long after your temper has cooled and you have perhaps changed your mind. You might mistakenly find yourself regulated on social networks and this could _________ mean, insulting, or abusive comments toward someone else. But later you may _________ all that you have done. We’ve all heard of cyber bullying （网络欺凌）, but most people think online bullying is something people do _________. But sharing stuff or dropping random comments when we’re not face to face with someone can __________ just as much, if not more. And it can damage how others see you if they find out. __________ , a good rule to remember is that if you wouldn’t say it, show it, or do it in person, you probably shouldn’t do it online either.

Chances are that you’ve already checked your “digital __________ ” -- nearly half of all online users do. Try typing your screen name or email address into a search engine and see what comes up. That’s one way to get a sense of what others see as your online identity. In general, if you have questions about the trail you’re leaving online, don’t be afraid to ask a trusted adult. __________ , you might know more about the online world than a lot of adults do, but they have more life experience, which is something that can often be of more help. Your online identity is __________ in much the same way as your real-life identity, except that when you’re online you don’t always get a chance to explain your tone or what you mean. Thinking before you post and following the same rules for __________ behavior online as you do offline can help you avoid leaving an online identity trail you may over time come to regret.

1.

A．restrictive

B．temporary

C．simple

D．memorable

2.

A．deleted

B．saved

C．copied

D．forwarded

3.

A．correct

B．positive

C．awkward

D．improper

4.

A．stimulated

B．troubled

C．fooled

D．bored

5.

A．doubt

B．hesitate

C．hide

D．respond

6.

A．cheer up

B．give in

C．calm down

D．shout out

7.

A．attend to

B．take to

C．lead to

D．stick to

8.

A．interpret

B．praise

C．regret

D．recommend

9.

A．intentionally

B．randomly

C．scarcely

D．illegally

10.

A．cheat

B．hurt

C．help

D．avoid

11.

A．Besides

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Likewise

12.

A．efficiency

B．expectation

C．quality

D．footprint

13.

A．Consequently

B．Surprisingly

C．Contrarily

D．Admittedly

14.

A．cleared

B．shaped

C．revised

D．transferred

15.

A．ambitious

B．responsible

C．fascinating

D．emotional

10 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. peak            B. bound       C. considerate          D. announced     E. defeated          F. related             G. determination       H. measure     I. fever               J. serve               K.   considerable

It was very hot outside. The Chengdu Little Warriors were facing off against the Legendary Mighty Dragons of Beijing at a local indoor skating-rink (溜冰场). When I arrived, the Little Warriors, whose oldest player was eight years old, had just     1     their northern competitors. Near the lockers, a poster advertised hockey classes. Olympic     2     has begun to spread so far south that Chengdu now has nine skating-rinks and local hockey leagues for both kids and adults. It clearly shows China’s     3     to take the opportunity of holding the Olympics to promote winter sports across the country.

The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games were praised as a success by almost every     4    : the wonderful opening ceremony, the tight security, the large crowds of     5     volunteers, and Team China’s place atop the gold-medal rankings. Each aspect of the event signaled the country’s arrival as a world power, capable of competing with the best and winning.

If 2008 was about China getting a seat at the table, the 2022 Winter Olympic Games     6     a different purpose. China's status as a global power is no longer in question. Beijing 2022 will not be just a two-week sporting event but the     7     of a multi-year campaign to promote winter sports. “ We no longer need to put on shows of ten thousand people performing Tai Chi,” said Zheng Kan. “ Now we just want to show that we are relatable.”

While the audience for winter sports may still be a small, relatively rich group, it is growing. To prove his commitments (承诺) to winter sports, President Xi Jinping     8     a “ three hundred-million-person winter-sports plan.” The plan is aimed at raising China’s participation rate in winter sports from less than two percent to twenty-two percent. Some schools in Beijing have already introduced courses     9     to winter sports. A high-speed rail line that was opened at the end of 2019 cuts travel time between Beijing and Zhangjiakou, where many of the events will be held in 2022, to under an hour.

With all these efforts, the 2022 Winter Olympic Games are     10     to be wonderful and unforgettable.