1 . The COVID-19 pandemic led to a great number of rescheduling release dates（上映日期）.Despite how the reality of the calendar develops，these are some films we're crossing our fingers that well get to see this next year.

Malcolm & Marie

Release date: February 5

Director: Sam Levinson

A director and his girlfriend's relationship is tested after they return home from his movie premiere（首映）and await critics' responses. he romantic drama is directed by Sam Levinson.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Release date: July 9

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

It's about time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe（漫威电影宇宙）to have its first Asian superhero on the silver screen. And there are few better heroes to pick than Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, who has the knowledge of nearly every martial art. This upcoming film will feature a 98% Asian cast.

West Side Story

Release date: December 10

Director: Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg's new adaptation of the famous Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, is finally seeing the light of day in late 2021.

The Matrix 4

Release date: December 22

Director: Lana Wachowski

Lana Wachowski is set to bring us another sci-fi action-adventure set in the digital world she helped create way back in 1999.

1. What type of film is Malcolm & Marie?

A．Comedy.

B．Fantasy.

C．Romance.

D．Sci-fi.

2. What do we know about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings?

A．It is Marvel Studio's upcoming superhero film.

B．It stars Destin Daniel Cretton.

C．Its hero knows everything about martial art.

D．It is a film with an all-Asian cast.

3. Which of the following film is adapted from a musical?

A．Malcolm & Marie.

B．Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

C．West Side Story.

D．The Matrix 4.

2 . 假定英语课课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^）,并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均限一词。
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
3.错误类型不涉及单词拼写。

When I was the child, my parents made me learn to play the piano. I have little time to play with my friends, that made me upset. I hated playing the piano at that time, just because   they forced me do it. Now looked back, I’m grateful to my parents for what he did for me. As a matter of fact, music has enriched my life. It gives me joy, comfort or confidence. I have come to understand why my parents were always pushing me hardly then. Everyone will experience pains, A little hard works and sweat will never hurt us. As the old saying goes to, no pains, no gains.

3 . 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。

China is the native place of tea. As     1     matter of fact, tea was originally（最初的）used as kind of     2     （value）medicine instead of a drink. Later, as the ancient Chinese explored     3    （far）into the features of tea, they separated it     4     herbs and made it into a kind of drink and gradually people began to know it is     5    （physical）beneficial.

Records show that the custom of tea drinking,     6     started in the western Han Dynasty, already     7     （become）fashion for people with high social position during the Dynasty of Wei. In the Tang Dynasty it was common     8     （drink）tea. And people tried out even more     9    （way）to drink tea. In the Song Dynasty, tea planting and trade were on the increase and the technique of     10    （make）tea was greatly improved. By the Yuan Dynasty, drinking tea had became something very common in everyday life. In the Ming and the Qing Dynasties, people drank tea in almost the same way as we do today.

4 . Are Superheroes Good Role Models?

Superheroes are everywhere. But what effect, if any, do superheroes have on our behavior? Some experts believe superheroes may have a particularly important influence on children.

Children have very limited control over many areas of their lives. Therefore, pretending to be a superhero allows a child to act out and process any anxiety that they have, and thereby overcome or reduce hidden fears, says Dr. Amy Bailey, a clinical psychologist.

Bailey adds, "The risk to superhero play is that sometimes children’s behavior can become out of control and turn into chaotic play as a child becomes completely lost in these roles." She advises parents to keep children away from more aggressive（暴力的）shows and to have children focus on "other positive characteristics of their favorite hero, such as their clever thinking and care of others". Concern over the possible effect of aggressive behavior has led to some schools banning（禁止）superhero play from the classroom.

Other psychologists（心理学家）share this concern. Some point to the change of the superhero over time, and are dissatisfied with modern images. "There is a big difference in the movie superhero of today and the comic book superhero of yesterday" says Sharon Lamb. She compares the selfish, playboy millionaire Tony Stark（Iron Man）to a superhero of the past, such as Superman. Superman she points out, had a real job as a newspaper reporter and was devoted to fighting injustice（不公平）. More recent characters such as Iron Man "take advantage of women, show off wealth, and show their manhood with high-powered guns".

Jeff Greenberg, a social psychology professor, has his own idea of modern superheroes. According to him, superheroes give children confidence and can deliver a positive moral message. Many superheroes-such as Spider-Man or Superman-use their powers to protect the weak. And more modern superheroes such as Daredevil, who is blind, and Charles Xavier（Professor）, who is disabled, bring diversity（多样性） and present positive images of disability.

1. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Superheroes can have a negative effect on children.

B．Superheroes always encourage children to be confident.

C．The idea of the superhero remains the same over time.

D．Children should be kept away from superhero movies.

2. What do the underlined words "this concern" refer to?

A．The ban on superhero play in classroom.

B．The possible effect of aggressive behavior.

C．The various characteristics of superheroes.

D．The belief of children in superhuman strength.

3. In which part of the passage does the writer talk about the positive way of superheroes?

A．Paragraph 1 to Paragraph 2.

B．Paragraph 1 to Paragraph 3.

C．Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 5.

D．Paragraph 1 to Paragraph2 & Paragraph 5.

4. Which column（栏目）might this passage come from in a newspaper?

A．Science Research.	B．Breaking News.
C．World Screen.	D．Environment.

5 . At thirteen, I was diagnosed (诊断) with kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.

In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”

She glanced down at me through her glasses, “You are not different from your classmates, young man.” I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.

In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braile. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education. But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots (点), which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.

Wasn’t I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was not different from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problem, why should I ever give up?

I didn’t expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day — with an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words, “See what you can do when you keep trying?”

1. What problem did the author meet when he was in class?

A．He didn’t like the teacher.	B．He was not fond of literature.
C．The classroom was too noisy.	D．He couldn’t focus his attention in class.

2. What can we learn about Louis Braile from the passage?

A．He managed to cure his blindness.

B．He got a good education at school.

C．He made an invention which helped the blind.

D．He couldn’t see and read for the whole life.

3. What’s Mrs. Smith’s attitude to the author in the classroom?

A．She encouraged him.	B．She looked down on him.
C．She sympathized (同情) him.	D．She was angry with him.

4. What can we learn from the passage?

A．How to be a great teacher.	B．Keep trying, and you can do it.
C．What should you do as a blind.	D．Ways to overcome attention disorder.

6 . Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

Where: Becket, Massachusetts

When: Jun.15-Aug.24

Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights(最精彩的部分) in this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem’s production of Alvin Ailey’s "The Lark Ascending", which opens the festival.

Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. Jacobs pillow. org.

Moab Music Festival

Where: Moab, Utah

When: Aug. 29-Sept. 9

This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three "Grotto Concerts", where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado river to performances.

Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org.

Cheyenne Frontier Days

Where: Cheyenne, W yoming

When: July19-28

There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an "Indian village and Old West museum" to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money in the world’s largest outdoor stage.

Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at$23. cfdrodeo.com.

The Glimmerglass Festival

Where: Cooperstown, New York

When: July 6-Aug.24

Each summer, opera lovers from around the country travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year’s performances include Wagner’s "The Flying Dutchman" and Verdi’s "King for a Day", in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers(作曲家).

Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org.

1. Where can you watch a competition and enjoy concerts?

A．In Becket, Massachusetts.	B．In Moab, Utah.
C．In Cheyenne, Wyoming.	D．In Cooperstown, New York.

2. If you are a big fan of Wagner, which one should you choose?

A．Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.	B．The Glimmerglass Festival.
C．Cheyenne Frontier Days.	D．Moab Music Festival.

3. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce some art festivals.

B．To compare which art festival is the best.

C．To call on people to support those festivals.

D．To advise readers to join and perform in the festivals.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What subject is added this year?

A．Comedy.

B．Mystery.

C．World travel.

2. Who is Jenny Paige?

A．A children’s author.

B．A short story writer.

C．A writer of travel books.

3. What do we know about the first prize winner?

A．He will have a chance to travel.

B．A £2,000 prize will be given to him.

C．His story will be published in a magazine.

4. When is the deadline?

A．September 1st.

B．September 25th.

C．October 1st.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman doing?

A．Making a reply.

B．Getting some advice.

C．Asking for information.

2. What sport is the most popular at the camping center?

A．Horse-riding.

B．Sailing.

C．Boating.

3. When do groups always arrive at the camping center?

A．On Friday.

B．On Saturday.

C．On Sunday.

4. What is the cost for a child?

A．$425.

B．$450.

C．$480.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the woman going?

A．New York.

B．Los Angeles.

C．Chicago.

2. What does the woman care most about the flight?

A．The position of the airport.

B．The time to leave.

C．The price.

10 . According to a survey, in Washington, DC, only 69 percent of public school students graduate from high school on time. Many factors influence that low rate. One of the most important ones is whether the people around the students expect them to succeed.

So, for the past 40 years, a DC organization has stepped in to give around 10,000 students the support and positive environment they need to thrive. This organization, called Higher Achievement, provides students with a welcoming space, help with class work, and caring teachers. More than 95 percent of students who complete Higher Achievement graduate from high school on time.

Katherine Roboff is the group’s executive director in the DC area. She gives several reasons for the group’s success. One is timing. Higher Achievement does not work with students who are already in high school. It works with students in middle school. They start High Achievement at fifth or sixth grade—in US, that is usually age 11 or 12.

Robolf says research shows that if students are doing well academically in eighth grade—around age 13—they will have a greater chance of graduating from high school and going to college. In other words, what happens in middle school has a huge effect. The years between ages 10 and 13 may affect a student’s future more than anything                                        that happens academically in high school.

Roboff explains that students participate in Higher Achievement after school and during the summer, when public schools take a break of about two months. High Achievement students do homework, have community meetings, and work one-on-one with a mentor（导师）.

The purpose of the program is to help them those after-school and summer hours to become better prepared academically and to develop their leadership skills and confidence so that by the time they get into eighth grade they are ready to get into some of the top high schools.”

1. What can we know from the second paragraph?

A．Higher Achievement works with college students.

B．Many students have doubts about the organization.

C．Higher Achievement has spread throughout the world.

D．Higher Achievement has helped many students.

2. If students are doing well academically in eighth grade, _________.

A．they are certain to go to college

B．they are to succeed when they grow up

C．they are more likely to finish high school on time

D．they don’t need any help in their studies

3. Who are the working targets of Higher Achievement?

A．Those students in higher school.

B．Those students in middle school.

C．Those students who don’t work well.

D．Those students whose family can’t afford.

4. Which of the following could be the title of the text?

A．Higher Achievement Helps Students

B．Public School Students Need Help

C．Katherine Roboff Works with Students

D．Higher Achievement Looks After Students