| A．Asking permission. | B．Offering help. | C．Finding the smoking area. |
2 . Silence is unnatural to man.He begins life with a cry and ends it in stillness.In between he does all he can to make a noise in the world,and he fears silence more than anything else.Even his conversation is an attempt to prevent a fearful silence.If he is introduced to another person,and a number of pauses occur in the conversation,he regards himself as a failure,a worthless person,and is full of envy of the emptiest-headed chatterbox（喋喋不休的人）. He knows that ninety nine percent of human conversation means no more than the buzzing of a fly,but he is anxious to join in the buzz and to prove that he is a man and not a waxwork figure（蜡塑人像）.
The aim of conversation is not,for the most part,to communicate ideas;it is to keep up the buzzing sound.There are,it must be admitted,different qualities of buzz;there is even a buzz that is as annoying as the continuous noise made by a mosquito.But at a dinner party one would rather be a mosquito than a quiet person.Most buzzing, fortunately,is pleasant to the ear,and some of it is pleasant even to the mind.He would be a foolish man if he waited until he had a wise thought to take part in the buzzing with his neighbors.
Those who hate to pick up the weather as a conversational opening seem to me not to know the reason why human beings wish to talk.Very few human beings join in a conversation in the hope of learning anything new.Some of them are content if they are merely allowed to go on making a noise into other people's ears,though they have nothing to tell them except that they have seen two or three new plays or that they had food in a Swiss hotel.At the end of an evening,during which they have said nothing meaningful for a long time.They just prove themselves to be successful conservationists.
1. According to the author,people make conversation to________.| A．exchange ideas. | B．prove their value. |
| C．achieve success in life. | D．overcome their fear of silence. |
| A．about whatever they have prepared. | B．about whatever they want to. |
| C．in the hope of learning something new. | D．in the hope of getting on well. |
| A．To discuss why people like talking about weather. |
| B．To encourage people to join in conversations. |
| C．To persuade people to stop making noises. |
| D．To explain why people keep talking. |
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Some other museums across the country, such as the National Museum of China,
4 . It was the first day of spring here but it didn't feel like it. The COVID-19 epidemic (流行病) was sweeping the globe and everywhere there were feelings of fear and loneliness. “Social Distancing” had become the new norm. Here the schools had been closed, the restaurant dining rooms had been shut, and people had been told to work from home whenever they could. Even the sheltered workshop where my oldest son worked had been closed until further notice. People had made a run on the stores and large areas of the shelves were bare. On the news the numbers of the sick and dead continued to rise. It felt like there was a weight on the souls of everyone in the world.
My family were staying at home as much as possible and as I looked out of my window I wondered how long this crisis would last. It was then, however, that I saw something that lifted that weight off of my soul, made me smile, and made my heart feel happy again. On the street below my house there was an old friend of mine from high school who was a teacher there. With him was my younger son's former aide from the high school as well. They were delivering the school lunches door to door to the hungry children who were stuck at home. Watching them made me think of something everyone's childhood television neighbor, Mr. Roger's once said: "In the bad times, always look for the helpers."
I have no doubt that this crisis will pass as all the crisis before. But it is our choice on whether it brings out the best in us or the worst in us. Let it bring out the best in you. Use it to strengthen your faith. Use it to free yourself from fear. Use it to grow kinder, more giving, and more loving. Become a helper to all those in need and you will be a happy person today and all the days to come.
1. Why didn't the author like the first day of spring?| A．He had to work at home instead of at office. |
| B．There wasn't social distance between each other. |
| C．There was an epidemic everywhere in the world. |
| D．His own company had been closed for a long time. |
| A．Disappointed. | B．Tense | C．Confident. | D．Cheerful. |
| A．Seeing someone delivering lunches from door to door. |
| B．Talking with his old friend in the street. |
| C．Watching a childhood television at home. |
| D．Staying together with his family. |
| A．It's not necessary for us to find helpers in bad times. |
| B．In good times we needn't do much to help others. |
| C．We should ask more people to help us in bad times. |
| D．We are supposed to help each other in bad times. |
误，每句中最多有两处错误，每处错误仅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单词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉
修改：在错的词下面画线，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仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处错误，多者（从第11处起）不计分
Yesterday morning, I went to school by bus. However, I didn’t realize I had been left my bus cards at home until I got on the bus.With no money on me, I don’t know what to do. So I made an apology to a driver and was about to get on. Just then a young lady stopped us. She offered to buy a ticket for me, say she had experienced so embarrassing a thing. Seeing her sweet smile, I felt very happily and was really grateful to what she did. It was her kindness ,which I made up my mind to pass on to others made my day.
Chinese TV drama Awakening Age, which narrates the story of how the Communist Party of China(CPC)
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Many audiences were inspired to find background information about the series and commented that this is their first time
7 . Whether you want to impress a new teacher, or just chat with a new acquaintance, knowing how to start a conversation can help you feel more comfortable and confident.
No matter what the situation is, you can find something positive to say. Comment on the weather, the food, or the event itself. Saying something as simple as you hope your conversation partner has a good time also is a good way to get a conversation rolling. People tend to respond better to a positive subject rather than a negative one. Staying positive also helps put others at ease.
It can be difficult to try to talk to someone when it feels that you have little in common. In these situations, getting the other person to talk about his or her own interests, work, or expertise can be a useful way.
Learning how to start a conversation is an important skill that can help you build social connections. It can be difficult initially, particularly if you struggle with shyness or social anxiety.
| A．If you put the skills into practice |
| B．Instead of pushing your fears away |
| C．Everyone feels some level of fear in social situations |
| D．Eye contact will make your partner feel embarrassed |
| E．Try to think of every interaction as a practice session |
| F．People often enjoy talking about things they are passionate about |
| G．People will be more interested in continuing a conversation with you |
8 . Have you ever had the pleasure of popping the small air-filled bubbles that make up a sheet of bubble wrap?
It turns out that there is some science behind the human connection to bubble wrap. Some experts believe it’s similar to the need to fidget (动来动去).
While some people think fidgeting is distracting, it’s actually been shown to increase attention span.
In fact, studies have shown that, sometimes, the human brain receives feel-good chemicals like dopamine (多巴胺) after popping bubble wrap.
| A．So that may be why it feels so satisfying! |
| B．It also helps with the memory of information. |
| C．Your brain will benefit a lot from the air-filled bubbles. |
| D．If so, you know there’s something highly satisfying about it. |
| E．Have you ever seen someone else blowing the small bubbles? |
| F．Do you click a pen or bounce your leg while you’re listening? |
| G．Experts also say the enjoyment may be tied to human evolution. |
9 . Lisa never had the chance to know her father. He and her mother divorced（离婚） when she was just a young child. Even though he didn’t move far, he never came to visit his children.
Lisa often wondered about her father. What did he looked like and what he was doing. All she knew was his name: Jeff White.
After Lisa grew up, she became a nurse at a hospital, where she would help provide medicine and comfort for patients in their final days. A few weeks ago, she received a new patient whose name was Jeff White.
When Jeff came into his room, Lisa asked him if he had any children. Jeff told her that he had two daughters, Lisa and Elly. Lisa couldn’t hold her tears back. She told him, “ I am Lisa, your daughter.”
Jeff embraced her, saying that he was not a good father. And the daughter held his hand and kissed him. Then Jeff began to sing This Magic Moment.
Jeff could have just weeks left to live, so Lisa wanted to make the most of the time she had with him. Lisa also brought her kids to the hospital to meet their grandfather. The kid made cards for him with the words, “ I love you.”
Forgiveness is also a kind of love.
1. what happened to Lisa when she was young?| A．Her father lost his job. |
| B．Her mother died. |
| C．Her family moved to another country. |
| D．Her father left the family. |
| A．Her father’s looks | B．Her father’s name |
| C．Her father’s hobby | D．Her father’s job |
| A．医生 | B．病人 |
| C．家属 | D．手术 |
| A．Lisa has a brother. |
| B．Lisa hates his father. |
| C．Lisa has a sister. |
| D．Lisa’s father hates her daughter. |
10 . Two years ago I was very lonely and didn’t talk with anyone about my feelings. At the time I didn’t have many friends. I wanted someone to share my experiences and secrets with. I wanted someone to understand me. I started to imagine this friend. Often I imagined our conversations and what we would do, but I didn’t give my imagination a face.
Some weeks later I started a new project in the school and I was working with one of my schoolmates. We had never worked together before but we got along well with each other. After the project we started to spend some time together in school. One day we decided to take a walk. Ever since that walk we’ve been friends. We listened to and really understood each other.
I had wished for a best friend, but the universe gave me so much more. I have met one of my soulmates(知己). We can sense each other, and just takes one look and we know what the other is thinking. I never thought our friendship could grow much stronger. But now we have known each other for two years and our friendship is growing all the time.
It hasn't only been easy. We have gone through both easy and hard times. But I’m grateful for the hard times, because they have forced me to grow and taught me a lot. My best friend has changed me. She has made me believe in myself. And I am now focusing on achieving my biggest dream. Without her, I wouldn't even have realized what my biggest dream is.
I know there are soulmates out in the world for you. I am so thankful to have met one of mine. Believe it, and your paths will cross.
1. What did the author do before meeting her soulmate?| A．She chose to stay alone. |
| B．She spent time with other friends. |
| C．She told others about her feelings. |
| D．She pictured a friend in her mind. |
| A．By taking a walk. |
| B．By attending a party. |
| C．Through a school project. |
| D．Through a friend’s introduction. |
| A．Their friendship is still developing. |
| B．She is the author’s only soulmate. |
| C．They are trying hard to realize their dreams. |
| D．The author has little confidence in their friendship. |
| A．Because they have made her suffer. |
| B．Because she got through them easily. |
| C．Because she has learned a lot from them. |
| D．Because they have made her dream come true. |
