1 . “Mom, you’re always on the computer!” Laure complained.
“No, I’m not,” I
“Every day I come home from school you’re working on the computer.”
“Well, at least I’m here
My daughter was right. Day after day, in my home office, I would stare into space as my
“Laure,” I called, “
After I explained my schedule and the fact that I chose home office to be accessible to her and her sister, I offered Laure the following promise.
“Whenever you feel I’m ignoring you or you need my
Years later we still have that
| A．thought | B．refused | C．defended | D．agreed |
| A．for | B．over | C．against | D．after |
| A．feet | B．hands | C．eyes | D．ears |
| A．connected | B．turned | C．gave | D．added |
| A．admit | B．realize | C．believe | D．recognise |
| A．homework | B．exercise | C．housework | D．cleaning |
| A．luckily | B．gradually | C．instantly | D．finally |
| A．anxious | B．valuable | C．busy | D．rare |
| A．leave | B．speak | C．talk | D．come |
| A．help | B．attention | C．decision | D．advice |
| A．kick | B．shake | C．kiss | D．hug |
| A．miss | B．hate | C．need | D．scold |
| A．unknown | B．unexpected | C．unfinished | D．unspoken |
| A．And | B．But | C．Or | D．Yet |
| A．honest | B．real | C．wrong | D．foolish |
2 . Brazil sports are out of control! Brazil may be one of the most sportscrazy countries in the world. Whether you are into watching or playing, Brazil sports have a lot to offer everyone.
Football in Brazil is more than a sport. It's a way of life. Football is popular in Brazil for several reasons. One reason is that it is fast paced and fun to watch. This is the reason why the World Cup Soccer is the most watched sports event in the world aside from the Summer Olympics. Also, you don't need anything to play soccer except for something to kick, and a big area in which to play. Few will argue if you say that Brazil leads the world in football. No nation has won as many world cups as Brazil.
Volleyball is a close second in Brazil sports. In the world of international volleyball, Brazil wins many championships of all kinds, including indoor and beach volleyball. Brazil has nearly 5,000 miles of coastline. If you go to a beach in Brazil, there will always be a volleyball game going on somewhere, and usually two or three.
Footvolley was created in Brazil in the 1960s. It is a mix of football and volleyball, where the players must use their feet and head to get the ball over the net and into the opponents' court, and is also played in sand. It is one of the most popular beach sports in Brazil.
Swimming, tennis, rugby, boxing, judo, sailing, golf, surfing, and handball are all greatly popular in Brazil.
1. We infer that this passage was written to ________.| A．explain why football is so popular in Brazil |
| B．encourage us to do sports as people in Brazil do |
| C．tell us the history of several sports in Brazil |
| D．introduce several very popular sports in Brazil |
| A．Sports are extremely popular in Brazil. |
| B．All kinds of sports are played in Brazil. |
| C．Brazil athletes are out of control. |
| D．Brazil athletes are not well educated. |
| A．football is the most popular sport in every country |
| B．people don't need anything to play soccer |
| C．Brazil has won every World Cup Soccer |
| D．Brazil leads the world in football |
| A．Football. | B．Volleyball. | C．Footvolley. | D．Tennis. |
3 . Being a teenager can be hard, for you have to face a lot of difficult problems, but a new program called Nfusion is working hard to help teens with mental(精神的)health needs. Nfusion gives teenagers classes where they study or discuss some troubling subjects. Drugs and bullying(欺凌)are just a few of the topics discussed during the class on Saturday.
"I had a bad attitude, " said 17-year-old Titeana Davis. Davis went through the Nfusion Program last year. The teen, who once had trouble with her attitude towards others, says the program has changed her life. "They taught me a bad attitude is not going to get you anywhere, "said Davis.
Nfusion is a new program that meets teens mental health needs and provides help for their families. The program is designed to help teens aged 14—21 live through a difficult period.
"They're still growing, still developing and still there are a lot of things they don't know how to address. So this is a good program for them to be a part of, " said Lakicha Jemigan, who worked for the Nfusion Program.
Teens like Davis are just a few who have come through the program successfully. Now thanks to Nfusion, Davis says she's looking forward to a bright future. "After I graduate from college, I want to work at a primary school and I want to be a second grade teacher, " added Davis.
1. Why is it necessary to help teens?| A．Teens are in need of money. |
| B．They have to face a lot of problems. |
| C．Teens may face lots of problems in their study. |
| D．Teens are too weak to deal with lots of difficulties. |
| A．To provide teens with some programs. |
| B．To help teens fight for a better future. |
| C．To help teens receive a good education. |
| D．To meet the mental health needs of teens. |
| A．look for | B．deal with | C．talk about | D．learn from |
| A．She became a teacher. | B．She worked for Nfusion. |
| C．She went back to school. | D．She got along well with others. |
4 . 4-Day Classic Beijing Tour
The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. to you.
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Your guide meets you at Beijing Capital International Airport, and helps you check in at your hotel.
Enjoy Peking duck as welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 2: The Great Wall & the Summer Palace
Start your day at the most famous part of the Great Wall, the Badaling Great Wall. Leave the downtown for the Great Wall at 8 am. Since it is a long drive to the Great Wall (about 2 hours' riding), have a break at the Beijing Bona Jade Museum on the way. Lunch will be enjoyed in a local restaurant. In the early afternoon come back to the city and have a sightseeing (观光) tour of the Summer Palace.
Suggested activity: Beijing opera shows (Liyuan Theatre, 19:30-20:30 every evening)
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 3: Beijing city sightseeing & the local experience
Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8 am and set out for the day's touring: Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City.
After visiting the two sites, have a break and get ready for lunch.
Hutong visit: see some traditional arts of the old Beijing, such as paper cutting and kite making, and visit a local family.
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 4: Beijing Olympic sites
Visit the Olympic sites: the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube and the Olympic Green, showing the fast developing modern China. Enjoy some free time after visiting the sites.
After lunch, it is shopping time and then the tour is over.
1. Whom is this advertisement aimed at?| A．Experts who study history and cities. |
| B．People who are interested in touring. |
| C．Kids who were born in other cities. |
| D．Foreigners who are new to China. |
| A．Visit the Summer Palace on the first day. |
| B．Go to Liyuan Theatre in the evening. |
| C．Go sightseeing in a Beijing hutong. |
| D．Live and eat downtown in Beijing. |
| A．Day 1. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 3. | D．Day 4. |
5 . Many of the most memorable advertisement campaigns around tend to be funny. Advertisers use this
The best products to sell using humor tend to be those that consumers have to think the least about. Products that are relatively inexpensive, and often
Another point to consider when using humor in advertising is that different things are
Humor in advertising tends to improve
| A．activity | B．memory | C．strategy | D．product |
| A．surprised | B．entertained | C．inspired | D．welcomed |
| A．influenced | B．remembered | C．understood | D．noticed |
| A．available | B．incredible | C．consumable | D．memorable |
| A．fun | B．wisdom | C．freedom | D．humor |
| A．jewelry | B．furniture | C．tobacco | D．computers |
| A．influential | B．beneficial | C．important | D．funny |
| A．bad | B．impressive | C．strong | D．flavorful |
| A．steady | B．target | C．competitive | D．weak |
| A．company reputation | B．brand recognition | C．consumer image | D．product quality |
| A．In other words | B．In a word | C．On the other hand | D．On the contrary |
| A．stopped | B．created | C．affected | D．chosen |
| A．contrast | B．honesty | C．variety | D．imagination |
| A．changed | B．reviewed | C．launched | D．criticized |
| A．live | B．hide | C．stay | D．die |
6 . In Lauderdale lives a young girl, Mary Lou. She is a(n)
It all started when her family moved to a new neighborhood. Mary would feel very
She became deeply attracted to bird-watching in Grade Six when she had to write a book for a school project. She decided to write something she knew: the mockingbird. The homework was just the
Every morning Mary takes her binoculars (望远镜) and heads out to
Mary usually uses her binoculars to
When Mary was writing her bird book for children, she studied hard by searching the Internet. She also
| A．experienced | B．independent | C．intelligent | D．normal |
| A．selective | B．knowledgeable | C．patient | D．flexible |
| A．inspiring | B．diverse | C．commercial | D．amazing |
| A．proud | B．joyful | C．lonely | D．hesitant |
| A．respond to | B．settle into | C．figure out | D．go off |
| A．schedule | B．process | C．lesson | D．beginning |
| A．feed on | B．give way to | C．look for | D．clean up |
| A．mistakes | B．noises | C．descriptions | D．traps |
| A．hopeful | B．pleased | C．scared | D．disappointed |
| A．identify | B．gather | C．analyze | D．master |
| A．observing | B．impressing | C．exchanging | D．describing |
| A．journalist | B．expert | C．tourist | D．designer |
| A．power | B．imagination | C．secrets | D．improvement |
| A．collected | B．rescued | C．kept | D．illustrated |
| A．study | B．publish | C．complain | D．efforts |
7 . The garden that Sijo Zachariah and his father planted made sure their family had food to eat. But it also helped their
With the pandemic(疫情)
Zachariah came to learn that farming should work with nature instead of trying to control the land. In the past, Zachariah worked in Wales in Britain as an teacher. He
Zachariah is now considering a(n)
| A．neighbors | B．teachers | C．colleagues | D．employees |
| A．attitude | B．direction | C．experience | D．quality |
| A．breaking in | B．dying off | C．running away | D．breaking out |
| A．crowded | B．clean | C．full | D．empty |
| A．bought | B．collected | C．planted | D．ate |
| A．land | B．wall | C．roof | D．grass |
| A．gardening | B．teaching | C．cooking | D．singing |
| A．found out | B．passed down | C．searched for | D．stood for |
| A．transport | B．praise | C．surprise | D．feed |
| A．doubted | B．checked | C．wondered | D．acquired |
| A．fresher | B．bigger | C．cheaper | D．heavier |
| A．gradually | B．suddenly | C．directly | D．occasionally |
| A．old | B．new | C．strange | D．ordinary |
| A．difficulty | B．habit | C．job | D．change |
| A．shocked | B．embarrassed | C．confused | D．happy |
8 . Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?
The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green is a color that represents the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils.
People's choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies' reactions(反应)toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomachaches.
Red can cause a person's blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites(食欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red“Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person's eye.
Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some people suggest that eating from blue plates can help.
The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.
1. Why do the Chinese give children the red envelope with money in the New Year?| A．It is a symbol of good luck. | B．It looks good. |
| C．People have much money. | D．People like giving money. |
| A．To relax people physically. |
| B．To increase people's appetites. |
| C．To encourage people to make a purchase. |
| D．To cause a person's blood pressure to rise. |
| A．Red. | B．Green. |
| C．Blue. | D．Purple. |
| A．Colors and Human Beings | B．The Cultural Meaning of Color |
| C．Colors and Personal Experiences | D．The Meaning and Function of Color |
9 . 4 Popular Places to Go This Winter
Harbin, China
China Harbin’s winter is for the brave ones—the average temperature is 1.8°F- but those who brave the cold will be rewarded with experiencing one of the world’s largest winter festivals. 2021 marks the 37th Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival (January-March), when massive frozen structures rise and are lit up, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.
Lyon, France
Paris may be called The City of Light,but every December, light takes center stage in Lyon, France’s third-largest city. That’s when the annual Festival of Lights (around December 8) takes over, with light installations (装置)that transform the city’s streetscapes into modern works of art. The city is also home to two Christmas markets (one in La Croix-Rousse; the other at the Place Carnot; through December 25).
Lima, Peru
Peru’s capital Lima is home to the world’s highest number of cooking schools per person. Aside from its delicate dining, the city also has great cocktail bars where you can taste classic or contemporary takes on the Pisco Sour.Combine that with the oceanfront setting and temperatures in the 80s, and you’ll understand why Lima should no longer be ignored this winter.
Vermont, US
Winter in Vermont means skiing and snowboarding, Many resorts (度假胜地)have greatly upgraded their snowmaking abilities as part of a $15 million statewide program that replaced many outdated snow guns with new, low-energy models.These new machines will also improve the quality of snow surfaces and lengthen the season, meaning this will be one of the best winters for skiing and riding in Vermont in recent memory.
1. What similarities do the first two places have?| A．They are decorated with lights. | B．They offer snow sculptures. |
| C．They have three-day festivals. | D．They are extremely cold. |
| A．Harbin. | B．Lyon. | C．Lima. | D．Vermont. |
| A．Skiing and snowboarding. | B．A longer winter. |
| C．Cooking schools. | D．Updated equipment. |
10 . When it comes to the most famous 20th century painters of the United States, Grandma Moses should be mentioned, although she did not start painting until she was in her late seventies. As she once said to herself:"I would never sit back in a rocking chair, waiting for someone to help me." No one could have had a more active old age.
She was born on a farm in New York State, one of five boys and five girls. At 12 she left home and was in domestic service until at 27 she married Thomas Moses, the hired hand of one of her employers. They farmed most of their lives, first in Virginia and then in New York State, at Eagle Bridge. She had ten children, of whom five survived; her husband died in 1927.
Grandma Moses painted a little as a child and made embroidery(刺绣) pictures as a hobby, but only changed to oils in old age because her hands became too stiff(僵硬的) to sew and she still wanted to keep busy and pass the time. Her pictures were first sold at the local drugstore and at a market and were soon noticed by a businessman who bought all that she painted. Three of the pictures were exhibited(展览) in the Museum of Modern Art, and in 1940 she had her first exhibition in New York. Between the 1930's and her death, she produced some 2,000 pictures:careful and lively portrayals of the country life she had known for so long, with a wonderful sense of color and form. "I think really hard till I think of something really pretty, and then I paint it" she said.
1. What does Para 2 mainly talk about?| A．Moses and her children | B．Moses and her childhood |
| C．An introduction to Moses’ life | D．An introduction to Moses’ marriage |
| A．embroidering | B．painting | C．nursing | D．farming |
| A．performances | B．descriptions | C．achievements | D．stages |
| A．Grandma Moses and Her Pictures. |
| B．Grandma Moses and Her Family. |
| C．Grandma Moses and Her Exhibition. |
| D．Grandma Moses:The Best Painter of 20th century |
