2 . The 90-minute long game involves two goals, black and white checkered (格子) balls, goalkeeper, and no hand use. This sport, of course, is soccer or football, as the majority of the rest of the world says. It’s confusing that some countries call this sport “football” while Americans and Canadians say “soccer”, but apparently the British are mostly to blame.

The name confusion is actually thanks to British universities in the early 1800s who tried standardizing various sports games that had different rules and regulations to differentiate between them.

Rugby, formerly known as “rugby football” or “rugger”, is a translation of “football” where you can use your hands. Soccer, originally “association football” or “asoccer”, is the traditional translation of “football” where people don’t use their hands. People in England started shortening the names by dropping the “association” part of the phrase as well as the “a” in “asoccer”. If your head hurts from thinking about this, prepare to have your mind blown by these things you probably never thought about — until just now.

Now comes the complexity: in 1869, Rutgers and Princeton colleges held the first traditional, recorded, football game using a unique combination of rules from both rugby and soccer, creating what we know as “American football” and what other countries refer to as “gridiron”. Thanks to the popularity of American football, soccer players in America keep to “soccer” to help differentiate themselves, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.

If the name “soccer” stuck in Britain, and if Americans came up with a better one for American football, there would be much less confusion. So why did the “football” short kind of “association football” become more popular than “soccer” in England anyway? Originally, American influence on Britain during World War II made “soccer” the popular term in England before the 1980s, The Atlantic reports. Once the sport became more popular in the United States around that time, the British stopped using “soccer”.

1. What caused the name confusion in the early 1800s?

A．Sports rules.	B．Game time.
C．Ball popularity.	D．News organizations.

2. In which of the following do the two belong to the same one?

A．“Rugby” and “Soccer”.	B．“Rugger” and “American football”.
C．“American football” and “Gridiron”.	D．“Gridiron” and “Association football”.

3. What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3?

A．The names make it more difficult for people to understand.

B．You cannot use your hands while playing games.

C．The name confusion is becoming stronger.

D．Making the best of the head in the sports is extremely vital.

4. What does the author imply in the last paragraph?

A．The name confusion would become less.

B．History and culture had a great effect on the name.

C．The British disliked soccer during World War II.

D．American soccer was more popular than English football.

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。

On our way to the house, it was raining    1     hard that we couldn't help wondering how long it would take    2    (get) there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.

We were first greeted with the barking by a pack    3    dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters    4    had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and    5    (suggest) wonderful places to eat, shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya (木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.

When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting    6    (compete) to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many    7    (tradition) stories about Hawaii that were    8    (huge) popular with tourists. On the last day of our week-long stay, we    9    (invite) to attend a private concert on a be    10    (listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.

4 . There are things which I am thinking about, son: I had been hard on you. I called out_______ when you threw your things on the floor. At breakfast, I found fault, too. You _______ things. You put your elbows on the table. You_________butter too thick on your bread.

Do you remember that evening when I was_________in my bedroom, how you came in timidly (羞怯地) with a sort of_________look in your eyes? When I _______ up over my paper, impatient at the     _______, you hesitated at the door. “What is it you want?” I asked. You said nothing, but _______ and threw your arms around my neck and kissed me, and your small arms_______me with an affection. And then you went back to your________.

Well, son, it was shortly afterwards that my________slipped from my hands and a terrible fear came over me. What has habit been doing to me? The habit of finding ________. It was not that I did not love you; it was that I ________ too much from you. I have come to your bedside in the darkness, ________.

Tomorrow I will be a__________daddy! I will suffer when you suffer and laugh when you laugh. I will bite my tongue when ________words come. I have always been looking at you as a man. ________ as I see you now, son, lying asleep on your bed, one little ________ under your cheek, you are still a   ________. Yesterday you were in your mother’s arms, your head on her shoulder. I have ________ too much, too much.

1.

A．properly

B．angrily

C．willingly

D．carelessly

2.

A．cooked

B．shared

C．poured

D．praised

3.

A．spread

B．dropped

C．stuck

D．turned

4.

A．sleeping

B．waiting

C．drinking

D．reading

5.

A．excited

B．hurt

C．hateful

D．confident

6.

A．looked

B．took

C．stood

D．cheered

7.

A．competition

B．interruption

C．experiment

D．entertainment

8.

A．turned around

B．pulled over

C．ran across

D．gave in

9.

A．waved

B．hugged

C．shook

D．bent

10.

A．home

B．school

C．desk

D．room

11.

A．paper

B．cup

C．watch

D．door

12.

A．luck

B．fault

C．answers

D．reasons

13.

A．borrowed

B．hid

C．expected

D．stole

14.

A．surprised

B．amazed

C．delighted

D．ashamed

15.

A．strict

B．real

C．busy

D．poor

16.

A．loving

B．encouraging

C．impatient

D．humorous

17.

A．If

B．Nor

C．Or

D．Yet

18.

A．face

B．neck

C．knee

D．hand

19.

A．genius

B．friend

C．baby

D．student

20.

A．given

B．asked

C．taught

D．paid

5 . It seems that society has placed so much value on the word“humility(谦逊)”. Sometimes we're told to lower ourselves in order to be recognized as a more modest student or employee. The true humility, however, is more about the way you relate to yourself and your surroundings,     1    , according to a US-based business magazine. Here are three ways to start developing a more modest personality.

Stop questioning your worth

Being mild-mannered does not contradict recognizing your worth, because you'll become at peace with your inner self when you accept your own strengths. Humility will then come as a natural consequence.     2    . Worth shouldn't be measured by what you compete on in society. Rather, it's your gifts, talents and hard work that prove who you are.

    3    

Be willing to get coffee for a colleague, sweep the floors of your dormitory, or move to a smaller office at work.     4    . In addition, it may potentially inspire ideas for growth beyond your original vision. Accepting more flexibility in your everyday life will also help you move back and forth in the path, without having to worry about “losing yourself” in any difficulty you may come across. You'll gradually realize that either a step forward or backward won't affect your value.

Accept uncertainty

    5    . Try to appreciate the unknown and regard it as a fresh learning opportunity rather than a nightmare. Just as band Maroon 5 says, “Life isn't always rainbows and butterflies. It's compromise that moves us along.” This may never be easy. But you can meet uncertainty with a sense of curiosity to learn what can be created from it. Furthermore, appreciating the unknown instead of fearing it is also a way to reduce stress.

A．Be determined and hard-working

B．rather than how society looks at you

C．Remember that you are valuable regardless of outside variables

D．Uncertainty is a double-edged sword in many cases

E．Develop a healthier relationship with uncertainty

F．This can allow you to interact with the people around you in new ways

G．Be eager and flexible

6 . It's often said that you can judge a person by looking at what's on their bookshelves. Well, when I asked myself this question a few years ago, I made a(n) _______ discovery. Pretty much all the _______ on my bookshelves were written by British authors, and there was almost nothing in translation from other _______. What a shame! So, I decided to begin my _____________ reading project.

But how could I find books from much of the rest of the world? I had to ask for _______. So in October 2011, I started my blog, and I _______ a short appeal (呼吁) online. Within hours, people began to _______. At first, it was friends and colleagues. Then it was friends of friends. And soon, it was _______.

Four days later, I got a(n) _______ from a woman called Rafidah in Kuala Lumpur. She said she loved my project, ________ if she could go to her local English-language bookshop and choose my Malaysian book and post it to me. I ________ accepted, and a few weeks later, a package ________ containing nothing but two books — Rafidah's choice from Malaysia, and a book from Singapore that she had also ________ for me. At the time, I was ________ that a stranger more than 6,000 miles away would go to such lengths to help someone she would probably never ________.

But Rafidah's kindness ________ to be the pattern for that year. Time and again, people went out of their ________ to help me. And books often came from ________ sources. A writer even emailed me an unpublished translation of his novel to me, allowing me to become one of the ________ people ever to read that book in English.

That year, thanks to kind strangers from the four ________ of the world. I read books from over 100 countries.

1.

A．pleasing

B．shocking

C．exciting

D．touching

2.

A．books

B．dictionaries

C．photos

D．discs

3.

A．accents

B．cultures

C．backgrounds

D．languages

4.

A．national

B．global

C．official

D．beneficial

5.

A．money

B．direction

C．help

D．permission

6.

A．posted

B．returned

C．received

D．searched

7.

A．come into view

B．get in touch

C．take no notice

D．come to life

8.

A．stars

B．writers

C．strangers

D．adults

9.

A．parcel

B．gift

C．envelope

D．message

10.

A．wondering

B．doubting

C．worrying

D．realizing

11.

A．awkwardly

B．unwillingly

C．happily

D．confidently

12.

A．rose

B．arrived

C．dropped

D．fell

13.

A．picked out

B．come across

C．given away

D．dealt with

14.

A．confused

B．curious

C．frightened

D．amazed

15.

A．meet

B．attract

C．hurt

D．ignore

16.

A．appeared

B．happened

C．proved

D．recognized

17.

A．home

B．company

C．business

D．way

18.

A．useful

B．surprising

C．familiar

D．common

19.

A．best

B．last

C．first

D．latest

20.

A．corners

B．squares

C．oceans

D．sides

7 . While cities are known for being centers of culture and entertainment, small towns often have just as much to offer. The following are among the best small towns in the US.

ALASKA： Sitka

Population: 8, 493

Sitka is located   on Baranof Island ,making it only accessible by plane or boat. Lying between mountains and the Pacific ocean, it gives residents splendid views and even incredible wildlife.

From whale watching to incredible hikes, Sitka has everything an adventure traveler needs within a small town setting.

COLORADO: Crested Butte

Population: 1,681

Crested Butte, situated in the Rocky Mountains, is known for its flowers. In fact, the town is called the “Wildflower Capital of Colorado," One of the town's most beautiful seasons is July, when it hosts the Wildflower Festival. The warmer months also offer 750 miles of biking trails and camping in the forest. In the winter, Crested Butte becomes a popular skiing destination.

LOUISIANA: St. Francisville

Population: 1,616

St. Francisville, Louisiana, is so peaceful and beautiful that it even made it to the big screen, becoming the set for movies like Tom Cruise's "Oblivion" and "The Maze Runner." You can also explore historic plantations alongside some of the most beautiful scenes. The Bluffs is another attraction in town for those who love golf

WISCONSIN: Stockholm

Population: 66

Lying along the Mississippi River, Stockholm, Wisconsin, has remained relatively untouched over the years. With just over 60 residents, Stockholm has no chain stores or restaurants in town. Its local businesses still attract travelers, though, especially its famous pie shop, Stockholm Pie and General Store. Owing to its location, the town was able to preserve its Swedish heritage.

1. Which is a perfect destination for adventurers?

A．ALASKA: Sitka.	B．COLORADO: Crested Butte.
C．LOUISIANA: St. Francisville.	D．WISCONSIN: Stockholm.

2. What do Crested Butte and St. Francisville have in common?

A．A long history.	B．Demanding biking trails.
C．Beautiful scenes.	D．Incredible wildlife.

3. What enables Stockholm to keep its original features?

A．Its small population.	B．Its delicious pies.
C．Its responsible travelers.	D．Its unique location.

8 . There are various reasons why people travel. Some tourists go to see battlefields or other historic remains. Others are looking for culture, or simply want to have their pictures taken in front of famous places. Most European tourists are looking for a sunny beach to lie on.

Northern Europeans are willing to pay a lot of money for the sun because they have so little of it. People of cities like London, Copenhagen and Amsterdam spend much of their winter in the dark because the days are so short, and much of the rest of the year in the rain. This is the reason why the Mediterrancan has always attracted them.

Every summer many people travel to Mediterranean resorts and beaches for their vacation. They all come for the same reason: sun! The huge crowds mean lots of money for the economics of Mediterranean countries. Italy’s 30,000 hotels are booked without a break every summer. And 13 million people camp on French beaches, parks and roadsides. About 37 million tourists visit there yearly, or one tourist for each person living in Spain.

But there are signs that the area is getting more tourism than it can deal with. The Mediterrancan is already one of the most polluted seas on earth. None of these, however, is ruining anyone’s fun. Obviously, they don’t go there for clean water. They allow traffic jams and seem to like crowded beaches. They don’t even mind the pollution. No matter how dirty the water is, the coastline still looks beautiful. And as long as the sun shines, ifs still better than sitting in the cold rain in Berlin, London, or Olso.

1. Europeans travel mostly for the reason that ___________.

A．they are interested in different cultural and social customs

B．they want to see some famous historic sites

C．they would1 like to take pictures in front of famous places

D．they wish to escape from the cold and darkness

2. The underlined part in paragraph 3, “one tourist for each person living in Spain” suggests________.

A．all the 37 million people living in Spain are tourists

B．there are a large number of tourists visiting Spain

C．every person living in Spain has to take care of a tourist

D．every family in Spain is visited by a tourist every year

3. According to the text, which of the following might ruin the tourists’ fun at Mediterranean resorts and beaches?

A．Polluted water.

B．Crowded buses.

C．Rainy weather.

D．Traffic jams.

4. What is the main idea of the text?

A．People travel for different reasons.	B．Travelling causes a lot of problems.
C．Northern Europeans travel for sun.	D．Europeans are fond of travelling.

9 . During the ongoing battle against the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (NCP)(新型冠状肺炎), you may have read news that garlic can quickly kill the virus but it proved to be misinformation. While the nation continues to fight against the NCP, it’s also stepping up efforts to fight the spread of misinformation.

In the Internet era, the nature of how information spreads has changed largely. Information and misinformation can spread to thousands of people in seconds.

For most people, fact-checking is an afterthought — if it is a thought at all. Therefore, misinformation spreads, said The Washington Post. People simply prefer passing on information that will lead to an emotional response(反应) from readers. Whether or not it is factual is not always important.

Misinformation could be a greater danger than the virus itself. Misinformation is “making the work of our heroic workers even harder”, World Health Organization(WHO) Director-General Tedros told China Daily. He said misinformation “causes confusion and spreads fear”.

During the fight against the NCP, Ghebreyesus said that “at the WHO we’re not just fighting against the virus, we’re also battling conspiracy(阴谋) theories that undermine our response. ”

It is true that as China races to contain the NCP and minimize(减少到最低限度) its spread across countries, fears and rumors(谣言) surrounding the virus are creating their own problems on social media. “Ironically(讽刺地), speed is important on those things,” US professor Gabriel Kahn told The Los Angeles Times. “But.... those are the ones you have to be most certain about verifying (验证) before you share.”

As ordinary people, we may not be able to devote ourselves like those medical staff. But we could think twice about what we read. If you can be careful about sharing information, it’s your contribution to the fight against the outbreak.

1. According to the article, what is the main cause of the spread of misinformation?

A．The lack of fact-checking.

B．An increase in viruses.

C．People’s desire to trick others.

D．Changes in the way people view information.

2. What does the underlined word “undermine” in Para.5 probably mean?

A．Test.

B．Harm.

C．Guide.

D．Explain.

3. What problem has been found during the battle against the NCP?

A．People have fears caused by misinformation.

B．It is hard to deal with misinformation across countries.

C．Rumors about the virus travel too fast to be controlled.

D．Social media creates problems for people to verify misinformation.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the article?

A．To share tips on how to fight against misinformation.

B．To introduce some misinformation about the NCP.

C．To call on people to watch out for misinformation.

D．To tell people what China has done to deal with misinformation.

10 . One weekend, Taylor, an eight-year-old girl, went shopping with her parents. She asked her parents to buy a toy she wanted. Instead of giving her money to buy the toy, Taylor’s father encouraged her to make money by herself. “How can I make money?” Taylor thought for a while and had an idea, “Why not make cakes and sell them at church to raise money to buy the toy?”

The next day. Taylor started her plan. She first needed some money for tools and materials. So she borrowed $40 from her parents and promised to pay it back. Then she began to make cakes by herself. To her parents’ surprise, she made $175 by selling the cakes that Sunday.

Everyone thought Taylor would buy the toy she wanted. She certainly had made enough money for it, but she didn’t. Instead, Taylor decided to buy business cards and had her father’s phone number on them. Then she began handing the cards out. More people knew Taylor and came to buy her cakes. Even large companies began to try buying her delicious cakes.

Though Taylor has made a lot of money, she still works hard at school. She also likes to take part in other activities. So Taylor must carefully manage her time. For example, instead of watching TV after school, Taylor might have to bake（烘焙）a lot of cakes for customers. When she has dance lessons on some days, she needs to get her baking done on time so she isn’t late for class.

Making cakes may take time and be hard work, but Taylor sees the fun in it. “I think making cakes is mostly my hobby.” she says. She also decorates（装饰）the boxes that are used to pack the cakes. Taylor uses all kinds of decorations to make sure each box looks special for her customers. People love the extra feeling Taylor gives them by decorating the boxes, so more and more people come for her cakes.

Taylor’s cakes are becoming very popular. She achieves a sweet success.

1. Why dig Taylor start selling cakes?

A．Because she loved baking cakes very much.

B．Because she wanted to make a lot of money.

C．Because her parents encouraged her to sell cakes.

D．Because she needed money to buy the toy she wanted.

2. How mainly did Taylor tell people about her cake business?

A．By handing out business cards.

B．By selling her cakes at church.

C．By advertising at her dance class.

D．By inviting large companies to buy her cakes.

3. What happens to Taylor after she has made a lot of money?

A．She doesn’t work hard at school.

B．She can’t manage her time well.

C．She sees the fun in her cake business.

D．She is too busy to take part in other activities.

4. What is the author’s main purpose to write the article?

A．To explain how to buy a toy.

B．To teach us how to make good cakes.

C．To show us that it is fun to sell cakes.

D．To introduce a girl who is talented in business.