2 . In the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, a 48-year-old Egyptian athlete, Hamadtou, makes a great impression on a lot of people.

Holding the bat in his mouth, the para-table tennis champion attracts the audience by throwing the ball up high with his right foot. Sinking through the air, the little white ball meets his bat and comes out like a bullet with a powerful spin.

Hamadtou's performance moves millions of people. Comments and praise on him flood from all over the world, with about 300 million messages on different social media.

Hamadtou was a carpenter. He lost his two arms by falling down the railway platform on his way home. But it didn't change his love for table tennis.

Starting at 13, Hamadtou spent years working hard to perfect his game. Initially, he tried different ways to hold the bat, including holding it under his armpit, before deciding to handle it with his mouth.

In 2011, he got the second place in the African Table Tennis Games for the disabled. Deeply touched by Hamadtou, Chairman of International Table Tennis Federation invited him to participate in the World Table Tennis Championship as a guest of honor in 2014. In the competition, Hamadtou played games with some world-famous athletes like Ma Long. Later Hamadtou took part in the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

“It was quite difficult playing table tennis after the accident ,”Hamadtou recalled. “I had to practice hard for three years on a daily basis. At the beginning，people was amazed and surprised seeing me playing. Then they encouraged and supported me a lot.”

“I believe that nothing is impossible, as long as you work hard ,”added Hamadtou.“This is the message I would like to send to people.”

One of the comments of a netizen goes “We are very proud of his willing, perseverance and determination.”

1. What is special when Hamadtou plays table tennis?

A．Throwing the ball with his hand.	B．Spinning the ball with his head.
C．Holding the bat with his armpit.	D．Serving the ball with his foot.

2. What do we know about Hamadtou?

A．He was born with no arms.	B．He was interested in art works.
C．He perfects his skills with hard work.	D．He has a great talent for table tennis.

3. What is the attitude of netizens towards Hamadtou?

A．Positive.	B．Negative.
C．Indifferent.	D．Neutral.

4. What spirit can we learn from Hamadtou?

A．Facing the unknown with hope.

B．Living with dignity and gratitude.

C．Trying one's best and never giving up.

D．Always being confident and competitive.

3 . 阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Can red TV dramas awaken a strong desire in young people     1    (learn) about China’s revolutionary history? The answer is yes. Chinese TV drama Awakening Age, which narrates the story of how the Communist Party of China (CPC) was founded in 1921, ended several months ago, but it remains a hot topic on social media,     2     discussion shows that it has played a positive role in educating young people about China’s revolutionary history.

The TV series     3    (celebrate) this year’s 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC has won high praise online. The stories of the young people in the drama — who devoted everything, even their lives,     4     the revolution — have touched a large number of viewers. The storytelling in the show has also been applauded by viewers for successfully showing the     5    (deep) of the CPC’s history and spirit, as well as the warmth of China and every family in the country.

Many audiences     6    (inspire) to find background information about the series and commented that this is their first time to     7    (voluntary) learn the history about the founding of the Party and the country. “I read many of Lu Xun’s novels such as A Madman’s Diary when I was in elementary school, but I couldn’t understand why he wrote them or the angry feelings hiding in the characters. After watching the drama, I read these novels again and found that I can now understand     8     they wanted to convey to readers,” said Li Lin,     9     18-year-old viewer.

Recently some school teachers     10    (show) video clips（片段）from the series in classes to arouse students’ interest in the time period and help them learn more about history. A junior high school teacher from Taiyuan, in north China’s Shanxi Province, said that this has proven effective as some students told her after class that the show had left a strong impression on them.

4 . Concrete is the world's most consumed material after water. Because it already surrounds us in the built environment, researchers have been exploring the idea of using concrete to store electricity—turning buildings into giant batteries. The idea has been gaining ground as we have come to increasingly rely on renewable energy from the wind and sun: rechargeable batteries are necessary when the breeze dies down or darkness falls.

Experimental concrete batteries have only managed to hold a small part of what a traditional battery does. But one team now reports in Buildings that it has developed a rechargeable original model that could represent a more than 900 percent increase in stored charge, compared with earlier attempts.

A live-in concrete battery might sound unlikely. Still, "you can make a battery out of a potato," notes Aimee Byrne. In a future where sustainability is key, she likes the idea of buildings that avoid waste by providing shelter and powering electronics.

Although the new design stores more than 10 times as much power as earlier attempts, it still has a long way to go: 200 square meters of it "can provide about 8 percent of the daily electricity consumption" of a typical U.S. home, Zhang says.

This is not enough to compete with today's rechargeable devices. "We're getting milliamps (毫安) out of concrete batteries—we're not getting amps (安培), "Byrne says." We're getting hours as opposed to days of charge." But she adds that" concrete batteries are completely in their childhood, compared to other battery designs." The earliest batteries were simple and bulky. Researchers experimented with new materials and designs for more than a century to develop today's small devices. Byrne suggests concrete-based energy storage could undergo a similar evolution. "The whole idea is that we're looking far into the future," she says. "We're playing the long game with it."

1. What can we learn about the concrete batteries?

A．They become increasingly renewable.	B．They are the most consumed batteries.
C．They are being developed by researchers.	D．They will replace energy from the wind and sun.

2. Why does Byrne mention a battery out of a potato?

A．To show it is easy to build concrete batteries.	B．To argue it is possible to develop concrete batteries.
C．To make her statement more interesting.	D．To call on people to protect the environment.

3. What does the underlined word "bulky" in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．Heavy

B．Cheap

C．Efficient

D．Small

4. What does Byrne think of concrete batteries?

A．They beat today's rechargeable devices.	B．They are simple and bulky.
C．They have a doubtful future.	D．They have a long way to go.

5 . Nothing beats live music, but the venue makes a difference. When you're able to score tickets to an incredible concert in an incredible place, you won't forget the experience. Here are some of the coolest music venues from around the world. If you haven't been to any of these, you've got some traveling to do.

Red Rocks, Morrison, the United States

Red Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States. At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage. Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands. If you're into the blues and jazz, you'll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.

Meet Factory, Prague, Czech Republic

Smallest venues on this list, Meet Factory is an art gallery, theater, and music venue. The venue only accommodates 1,000 people, so you won't see any huge names come through. Still, it's a great place to see up-and-coming local acts, and if you've got an eye for contemporary art, you'll love your time here.

Arena of NÎmes, NÎmes, France

Originally built around A. D. 70, the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an interesting question: Should they enjoy the music, or marvel at the architecture? The Arena is, after all, one of the world's best-preserved Roman theaters. Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes, especially during the venue's annual festival.

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most famous performing venues. I's also one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney, thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon. It hosts about 40 events per week, so whether you're into jazz, rock, classical music, or opera, you'll find something to watch.

1. Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?

A．At Red Rocks.

B．At Meet Factory.

C．At Arena of Nimes.

D．At Sydney Opera House.

2. What is special about Meet Factory?

A．It enjoys breathtaking scenery.	B．It hosts both musical and artistic events.
C．It is the largest venue of all.	D．It is famous for contemporary music.

3. What do the listed music venues have in common?

A．They have a long history.	B．They are built near the sea.
C．They accommodate thousands of people.	D．They are beautiful tourist attractions.

6 . Darlene Leeson was in hotel isolation(隔离)after returning to Australia from a trip to Hawaii. She was calling a friend, joking about the idea of putting a(n)________on her hotel window as it faced offices across the road. Getting the gentle________of her friend, Leeson wrote on some notes: "Day 4 ISO need________. Room 623" and then stuck them up.

The first________from those in the outside world was laughter. She got a few________and waves from office workers and workers on a nearby rooftop. "It was more done to________myself during the boring isolation," she said. "I wasn't thinking anyone would take it________."

Then her hotel room phone rang. "I________thought it was the hotel ringing to tell me to________them off. It was the wife of one of the rooftop workers who had rung reception asking to get________to my room," she said. "They then asked what chocolate I________."

The traveller said she was in________and didn’t make her________of treat clear. "We chatted and she said I could________an Uber delivery soon." Within an hour, the chocolate arrived. Soon, TimTams (a brand of chocolate)arrived for her at reception. Leeson later________a woman in a nearby office building made the________delivery. More chocolate had arrived, and a group of workers had all________.

"Being in hotel isolation, I can't________my room where there are only a few short minutes when the sun can________," Leeson said. "Though, the kindness of these________brightened my day beyond any amount of sunshine possible."

1.

A．sign

B．advertisement

C．warning

D．picture

2.

A．request

B．permission

C．praise

D．encouragement

3.

A．apples

B．coffee

C．hamburgers

D．chocolate

4.

A．sound

B．message

C．response

D．effort

5.

A．gifts

B．letters

C．conflicts

D．smiles

6.

A．improve

B．satisfy

C．challenge

D．entertain

7.

A．lightly

B．seriously

C．gradually

D．willingly

8.

A．suddenly

B．exactly

C．initially

D．eventually

9.

A．put

B．tear

C．kick

D．cut

10.

A．taken along

B．put through

C．checked in

D．worked out

11.

A．stored

B．purchased

C．preferred

D．delivered

12.

A．disappointment.

B．doubt

C．surprise

D．panic

13.

A．choice

B．chance

C．share

D．address

14.

A．order

B．expect

C．reserve

D．promise

15.

A．agreed

B．admitted

C．learned

D．guessed

16.

A．sweet

B．cheap

C．urgent

D．latest

17.

A．delayed

B．celebrated

C．cheered

D．contributed

18.

A．leave

B．exchange

C．clear

D．decorate

19.

A．fade away

B．shine in

C．wrap up

D．burn down

20.

A．strangers

B．neighbors

C．travellers

D．passengers

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内的单词的正确形式。

Once upon a time, a frog often jumped out of his pond(池塘)     1     (visit) his friend, a mouse, in a hole of a tree every morning, and     2     (return) home at noon.

The mouse was happy about that but didn’t know the frog was slowly     3     (turn) an enemy instead of a friend. One day, when it was time for the frog     4     (leave) the mouse, he tied one end of a string(绳子) to one of his own     5     (leg), and     6     other end to the mouse’s tail, and dived into the pond with the silly mouse behind.

The mouse tried to free himself     7     failed, and soon end up dying in the water.

When a hawk(鹰) saw the mouse’s body on the water, he went down and caught it,     8     (fly) up into a tree nearby. The frog was pulled out of the water too and eaten     9     (quick)

The story reminds   me of a famous saying: “Don’t dig so deep a pit(深坑)     10     your enemy, for you may fall into it yourself.”

10 . Discovering Great barrier Island

Surfing and swimming

There are several famous surf beaches. Inland, there are hot springs, Bring plenty of sun screen because the UV rays are highly dangerous. Burn times in mid-summer are as low as ten minutes, and you still burn in the water.

Fishing and a seafood festival

Eating seafood is a must. Eat fish caught by locals, or try your luck at some popular fishing areas. January sees the Mussel Festival. Shellfish is cooked up in every way imaginable, and you can also enjoy great music.

Mountain biking

Recent track development by the Department of Conservation makes biking exciting on Great Barrier. It is New Zealand law to wear a helmet (头盔) when riding. Watch out for walkers as they share tracks.

Diving

There are two companies doing business on great Barrier for all you need for diving. diving is popular everywhere. Don’t forget your diver’s certificate card. If you’re new to diving and would like to experience the wonders of the undersea world, lessons in diving are provided as well as organized diving tours to show you the good places for your first dive.

Learning about local history

The hardwood forests on Great Barrier Island were cut down by people for different uses for over 100 years. Walking around, you will see ruins from this industry. Most trees are protected these days. There are some old wooden houses from the 19th century that make for excellent photographs.

1. What should visitors be careful about when swimming?

A．Getting sun burnt.	B．Being bitten by fish.
C．Being hurt by surfboards.	D．Getting close to fishing areas.

2. What is a requirement for those who go diving?

A．Accepting organized diving tours.	B．Bringing their own diving clothes.
C．Having a little experience in diving.	D．Bringing their certification for diving.

3. What can visitors learn about from the islands past?

A．The colorful life of the locals.	B．The advantages of wooden houses.
C．The importance of protecting forests.	D．The situation of the local tourist industry.