1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Beijing Opera,    1    (know) as China's national opera, also called Peking Opera, which originated in the late 18th century, is a combination of music, dance, art and acrobatics (杂技). It is the most influential and representative of all operas in China. It is called Beijing Opera because it is formed in Beijing. Beijing Opera has    2    history of 200 years and its origin can date back to old local operas, especially Anhui Opera,     3    was very popular in northern China in the 18th century. In 1790, the first Anhui Opera performance    4     (hold) in Beijing to celebrate the Emperor's birthday.

Later, some other Anhui Opera troupes (班子)     5     (continue) performing in Beijing. Anhui Opera was easy    6     (move) and good at absorbing the acting styles of other types of operas. Beijing accumulated many local operas,     7     (make) Anhui Opera improve quickly.

    8    the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, after the marriage for 10 years, Beijing Opera finally formed, and became the    9     (big) of all Operas in China. We can    10     (honest) say that Beijing Opera is the most important opera in China.

2 . Mattew Shifrin has been building with Legos (乐高积木) since he was 5 with the help of his friends. When he turned 13, he got a _______ birthday present from his friend, Lilya Finkel. It was an 843-piece Middle Eastern Lego palace. And with it were_______that Finkel made specially for it. Finkel_______a unique name for every one of the more than 800 pieces in the   palace set. Then she spent countless hours_______ building instructions in Braille (盲文) that spelled out how to_______ them all together.

His mind was blown. As a_______person, Shifrin had never before been able to complete a Lego set_______. Shifrin knew immediately that he had to help other blind children find the same_______ . Shifrin says, ''For blind people, Lego sets act as small 3D_______for real-life buildings instead of two-dimensional photographs. Lego bricks ________ me to see things that are ________ to explore by touch.'' For years after that incredible Lego________ , he together with Finkel created similar instructions for about 45 other Lego sets, all ________ on a website they created, ''Lego for the Blind.''

Shifrin began________the Lego company several years ago to discuss his work, but it was in 2017, when Finkel died of cancer, that he finally connected with the________person. His years-long efforts________ when the Lego company released its first audio and Braille building instructions. The project is a high-tech version of what Shifrin and Finkel did for their________. It couldn’t have been completed without Shifrin's________ – or without his determination.

He just ________ Finkel had been here to see it. ''I think she'd be very glad that we came this ________,'' Shifrin said.

1.

A．time-saving

B．life-changing

C．world-shaking

D．heart-breaking

2.

A．instructions

B．rules

C．skills

D．requirements

3.

A．invented

B．remembered

C．mentioned

D．knew

4.

A．getting

B．practicing

C．ignoring

D．typing

5.

A．mix

B．fix

C．mend

D．gather

6.

A．blind

B．deaf

C．poor

D．rich

7.

A．in his favour

B．in his turn

C．on his own

D．at his convenience

8.

A．truth

B．connection

C．balance

D．independence

9.

A．patterns

B．designs

C．replacements

D．arrangements

10.

A．warn

B．allow

C．force

D．trouble

11.

A．impossible

B．dangerous

C．easy

D．safe

12.

A．experiment

B．performance

C．practice

D．experience

13.

A．published

B．selected

C．identified

D．canceled

14.

A．putting up with

B．catching up with

C．reaching out to

D．keeping away from

15.

A．previous

B．missing

C．smart

D．right

16.

A．spread out

B．blew up

C．faded away

D．paid off

17.

A．company

B．website

C．buildings

D．children

18.

A．encouragement

B．preparation

C．involvement

D．recommendation

19.

A．predicted

B．wished

C．assumed

D．expected

20.

A．long

B．far

C．deep

D．fast

3 . Tired of your summer break? Here comes a list of best sellers on Amazon.com

Born a Crime

By Noah Trevor

Born a Crime is the story of a naughty young boy in South Africa, who grows into a restless young man, the author of the book, as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man’s relationship with his fearless and religious mother. “Don't cry, Trevor. Trevor, listen. Listen to me. Listen.” “My child, you must look on the bright side.” It was Mother's faith and positive attitude that shaped the young man.

How It Feels to Float

By Helaia Fox

If you're looking for a moving story that explores themes of mental illness, grief (悲痛), and love, pick up a copy of How It Feels to Float and follow Biz as she comes of age. This moving novel will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Two Can Keep a Secret

By Karen M. MeManus

Put on your crime-solving cap and get swept away in this thriller about a girl, a boy, and a string of unsolved murders. As threats and clues pile up, you’ll be burning the midnight oil trying to finish the book before dawn.

Dune

By Frank Herbert

If the Star Wars movies have made you fall in love with the space opera, eventually you're going to read Frank Herbert's most famous creation. The story of centuries-old political plotting — about warring factions (派系) battling over control of the extremely valuable planet Arrakis — is a classic and remains a wonderful introduction to the larger, more complex world of science fiction just beyond the Star Wars trilogies.

1. Which books are about growth?

A．How It Feels to Float and Two Can Keep a Secret.

B．Born a Crime and How It Feels to Float.

C．Two Can Keep a Secret and Dune.

D．How It Feels to Float and Dune.

2. What is Two Can Keep a Secret mainly about?

A．Challenges of growing up.

B．A girl's space adventures.

C．battling for control of another planet.

D．The murders remaining to be settled.

3. What kind of book is Dune?

A．A love story.

B．A science-fiction story.

C．An autobiography.

D．A fairy tale.

5 . Great Activities for Nature Lovers

Hiking

One of the easiest and most accessible ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old fashioned hike. Hiking generally doesn’t require any fancy equipment or special skills, just a piece of map and a thirst for adventure. This activity can be as relaxing as you make it.

Backcountry Camping

Why limit yourself to just a day hike when you can have a full weekend (or longer) adventure? Backcountry camping involves packing your tent, sleeping gear, food, and water on your back to set up camp in a remote location. If you’re an experienced hiker and camper, this is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explore the wilderness.

Mountain and Road Biking

Unlike long hikes through the woods, biking allows you to cover more ground and travel farther in nature. Mountain biking typically involves riding up and down steep slopes, between trees, and over rocks. If this sounds too intense or your tires aren’t suited for rugged terrain, consider taking a road bike on paved trails through forest preserves or along country roads.

Gardening

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to travel beyond your own backyard to experience the beauty of nature every day. If your personality is less adventurous or your mobility restricted, consider planting a garden to grow your own vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flowers. There’s something truly satisfying about mixing up a salad with fresh ingredients you grew yourself. One of the best parts about spending time in nature is that it doesn’t have to break your budget and anyone can do it.

1. What does hiking need for hikers?

A．A world map.	B．A strong desire.
C．Practical skills.	D．Necessary equipment.

2. Where will you go to show your survival potential in the wild?

A．To a backyard.	B．To a forest.
C．To a mountain.	D．To a distant place.

3. Which of the following can take you to travel farthest?

A．Hiking	B．Backcountry Camping
C．Gardening.	D．Mountain and Road Biking

6 . It started on a Friday______when the 5-year-old and his older brother were playing______ their home near the resort town of Aspen, Colorado. Hearing the sound of_____, the mother raced to her front yard to find a ______sight: A mountain lion was bent over her 5-year-old son, biting him. The poor boy was completely under the cat and was______to get free.

So the mother ______. She charged at the animal, pulled away one of its ______suddenly with a lot of force and discovered her son’s whole head was in its mouth. She didn’t back down. The mother ______ the lion’s mouth and got it open,______ the boy. She then quickly picked him up and ran away.

The boys’ father had just returned from a run when the ______ occurred. He ______into the car with his wife and sons and called 911 shortly before 8 p.m., as they ______ to a hospital in Aspen. The boy suffered cuts to his______, face and neck. The mother ______ bite marks on her hand and scratches on her leg. Aspen Valley Hospital reported that the child was not seriously injured and in______ condition and has since been ______ to Children’s Hospital in Denver for his recovery.

The mountain lion was estimated to be about 2 years old and was not fully grown. It was, perhaps, forced out to hunt on its own. Young lions may be keen on easy______, like pets and small children.______,it wasn’t a big cat. Had it been a 110-pound lion -- which was once seen around there -- this would have been a much ______ story.

The mother, who had to physically remove the lion’s paws from her son's face, is credited with ______ his life. She’s a real hero.

1.

A．morning

B．afternoon

C．evening

D．noon

2.

A．inside

B．outside

C．towards

D．under

3.

A．screams

B．laughter

C．applause

D．cheers

4.

A．surprising

B．magical

C．moving

D．terrifying

5.

A．running

B．waiting

C．struggling

D．walking

6.

A．sprang into action

B．burst into tears

C．thought twice

D．pulled out

7.

A．eyes

B．paws

C．ears

D．teeth

8.

A．grabbed

B．covered

C．beat

D．kissed

9.

A．comforting

B．scolding

C．stopping

D．freeing

10.

A．error

B．attack

C．headache

D．comedy

11.

A．crashed

B．looked

C．jogged

D．jumped

12.

A．sped

B．drove

C．crawled

D．got

13.

A．legs

B．feet

C．head

D．bottom

14.

A．suffered

B．carved

C．drew

D．removed

15.

A．terrible

B．fair

C．bad

D．poor

16.

A．carried

B．advised

C．sold

D．transferred

17.

A．plants

B．toys

C．targets

D．animals

18.

A．Occasionally

B．Generally

C．Eventually

D．Fortunately

19.

A．beautiful

B．happy

C．different

D．awesome

20.

A．wasting

B．saving

C．ending

D．risking

7 . 七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Have you ever had a wonderful idea and thought it would make a great invention, but didn’t know what to do next?    1    They will help you make your dreams come true and become a famous inventor. The first thing that you should do is do some research on the Internet to see if anyone else has invented it. If not, you should search through the US Patent (专利) information to see if a patent was ever created for your type of invention.    2    The easiest thing to do is working with a company that can help you to make your dreams a reality. It can help you present your ideas and get your product to the right companies. One company that is very reputable (声誉好的) is “Lambert and Lambert in Minnesota”.    3    If they think your product is marketable (有销路的), they will help you to get it to the right company.Call the company and make an appointment. You will want to bring in a model of your invention and a complete description of your ideas.    4    Then when you meet with them, you can present it and they will tell you how marketable it is. If they decide to help you, they will work to present it to different companies and help you to go to the next step. Once your invention has been sold to a large company, get ready to get the benefits of becoming the next great inventor.    5    But the benefits are worth the wait.

A．It may take a year or two.

B．You will be the next inventor.

C．Write down exactly about your invention.

D．If there is no patent, go to the next step.

E．You will find something new on the Internet.

F．Here are some steps that you can take.

G．They offer free advice for good ideas.

8 . Many people like to ask me how my lovely dog helped me travel around Europe. I always gladly show them.

Walking my dog in the neighborhood ________ I usually do, I smiled as I passed my________. The neighborhood is a special place where people do ________to have a brief chat. You pass the ________people often so those brief chats________ add up to learning more about each other.

My neighbor and I started to ask each other about our________. I shared what I did with her. It happened she had a friend who was________ a copywriter. She made the ________ immediately, and soon her friend________me.

During the course of the work, I got to know man online and one conversation________us to a discussion on Italy. This ________ me because I had been planning a trip to Italy sometime during the year. That new friend told me about his________ memory of his trip to Italy. A few days later, I booked my trip and was ________ to travel to Europe. He also kindly connected me to his aunt who________ in Italy. Not only did she help me plan transportation, but she also invited me to ________ with her family members in her comfortable beach house, which ________ me a lot on hotel expense.

And that is the whole story. Let me________ some tips. First, you never know how ________ the people you meet will be to you. Second, connect with people you meet often. It for just today. Third, may not lead anywhere today; ________ relationships aren't meant to know them and help always be ________. People remember you when you take time to get them.

1.

A．though

B．as

C．once

D．until

2.

A．friends

B．students

C．relatives

D．neighbors

3.

A．need

B．seek

C．stop

D．permit

4.

A．same

B．right

C．similar

D．common

5.

A．quickly

B．finally

C．suddenly

D．really

6.

A．names

B．goals

C．interests

D．jobs

7.

A．looking for

B．talking about

C．learning from

D．bringing up

8.

A．preparation

B．explanation

C．introduction

D．interview

9.

A．fired

B．employed

C．served

D．joined

10.

A．led

B．followed

C．invited

D．welcomed

11.

A．surprised

B．moved

C．excited

D．disappointed

12.

A．familiar

B．limited

C．clear

D．wonderful

13.

A．lucky

B．ready

C．afraid

D．proud

14.

A．traveled

B．studied

C．lived

D．performed

15.

A．stay

B．play

C．communicate

D．eat

16.

A．gave

B．cost

C．advised

D．saved

17.

A．learn

B．share

C．collect

D．use

18.

A．helpful

B．important

C．close

D．open

19.

A．instead

B．therefore

C．however

D．besides

20.

A．active

B．intelligent

C．strong

D．kind

9 . When I first got the bird, it must have only just been hatched. Its mother had disappeared, leaving it alone and shivering in the face of the north wind. I decided to take it straight back and build it a new home.

At that time, we grew a great many flowers in our house. Next to one hanging orchid (兰花) I hung another empty flowerpot and it was in this pot that the bird was to have its new home. When Dad got home, he immediately discovered the new addition to our family. Without saying a word, he turned around and left the house. After some time, he returned and I saw that he had a handful of grass and pine needles. Obviously, Dad thought the nest I had made was far too rough and so he had decided to decorate it himself.

“A bird born at this time of year won’t survive the winter.” In spite of this prediction on the bird’s future, Dad very carefully fashioned the nest himself. Soon I found “Nuo Nuo” (Dad had named him) had started to grow feathers. They looked like such fine little hairs that you could only notice them if you looked really closely. I only discovered them because every day I would cup him in my hands and look at him.

Dad probably realized that he had been a little cruel in his prediction. You see, he had already started training Nuo Nuo to walk. As you know, Nuo Nuo lived in a flowerpot, not a cage or anything. When he had nothing else to do, he walked around his little home. There were times when he was a bit naughty too and he jumped down onto our dining table.

It was obvious that Nuo Nuo didn’t realize he was a bird. He perhaps thinks he was one of the family. But it is not enough for a bird to walk, it must fly as well. Dad soon began attempting to make him learn this new ability, but it was not an easy task. After all, nobody in our family had mastered the art of flying. we didn’t even have wings. How could we ask Nuo Nuo to do something that we had no means of doing ourselves?

The flying lessons went on regardless. Dad jumped off a chair, waving his arms as if his life depended on it, in an attempt to encourage Nuo Nuo to shake his wings. Surprisingly, this stupid action of Dad’s did actually have an effect. Nuo Nuo began to shake his wings and started to rise.

Everything is hard at the beginning. But seeing as what we had already started, the fact that Nuo Nuo couldn’t fly was no reason not to continue trying. Nuo Nuo learnt to fly finally and he survived the winter as well.

1. According to the text, what is the new addition to the family?

A．one hanging orchid	B．another empty flowerpot
C．the little bird	D．a handful of grass

2. Why is it not an easy task to make the bird learn to fly?

A．Because the bird was raised in the cage.

B．Because the bird was one of the family.

C．Because the family didn’t want to teach him to fly.

D．Because the family didn’t have relevant experience.

3. What’s the family’s attitude towards the bird?

A．Cruel	B．Considerate
C．Tolerant	D．Unconcerned

4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．All the predictions may come true.

B．Nothing is difficult at the beginning.

C．Everything deserves a try though hard.

D．There is always a reason to do something.