1 . Are you looking for a winter vacation destination? Try these four resorts (度假胜地) and it will certainly give you an unforgettable experience.

Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah

Solitude Mountain is a place often recommended by tourist agents. It’s a place to go if you love skiing in winter but hate waiting on lift lines. Loving a bargain doesn’t hurt either since the accommodations here are less expensive.

Key West, Florida

The crowds thin out and the prices fall in Key West in winter. Key West has a remote, romantic feel. It has inspired many poets and literary greats. It will inspire you to literally celebrate the sunrise. Surely, there are nightly sunset celebrations!

Taos, New Mexico

Taos, New Mexico, is a popular winter spot. Besides skiing, you’ll be able to experience all the culture and sights, including the thousand-year-old Taos Pueblo, the only living Native American community that is regarded as a World Heritage Site.

Big Sky, Montana

Big Sky, Montana, has more than 5,800 acres of skiing area spreading across a few mountains, with a vertical (垂直的) drop of 4,350 feet, as well as 85km of Nordic tracks. It’s a good idea to head for Big Sky for the fantastic skiing in winter because then it has been called “the least crowded resort ever”.

1. Which of the following best describes Key West?

A．Modern.

B．Romantic.

C．Realistic.

D．Serious.

2. What is Taos Pueblo?

A．It is the name of an American.	B．It is a hotel in Mexico.
C．It is an ancient community.	D．It is a national park.

3. If you look for an exciting skiing experience, you can go to________.

A．Big Sky

B．Key West

C．Taos

D．Solitude Mountain

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

When I was little, I lived in a house with a beautiful garden full of all kinds of Bowers. There was nothing I enjoyed more than sitting in the garden with my mother reading stories to me. When I was old enough to read, I enjoyed reading stories aloud to her.

I would never forget one day when I was in the third grade. I bad been picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had rehearsed (排练) my lines so hard with me. But however easily I acted at home, the moment I stepped on stage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside, explaining that she had written a narrator’s (解说员) part to the play, and asked me to change roles. Her word, kindly expressed, still hurt, especially when I saw my part go to another girl.

I didn’t tell my mother what had happened when I went home after school that day. But she sensed my pain. Instead of suggesting we practice my lines, she asked if I wanted to take a walk in the garden.

It was May and roses were blossoming and, under the trees, we could also see yellow dandelions (蒲公英) in the grass, as if a painter had painted our garden with red, yellow and green. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion. ”I think I’m going to dig up all these weeds,” she said, pulling it up by its roots. ”From now on, we’ll have only roses in this garden. ”

“But I like dandelions,” I protested, “All flowers are beautiful-even dandelions.” “Yes, every flower is beautiful in its own way, isn’t it?” she asked thoughtfully. I nodded, pleased that I had won her over. “And that is true of people too,” she added. “Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that.” Relieved that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry as I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled to me gently.

注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Para 1: “But you will be a beautiful narrator,” she said.

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Para 2: After the play, I took home the flower.

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3 . Multiple measures have been taken to cut down on food waste, but one young man is making a big difference with technology.

Liu Jichen, 23, a student from Tsinghua University, has developed a WeChat mini-program called “Clear Your Plate”. After a meal, users can open the mini-program and take a picture of their empty plates. Once the image is recognized by the AI, students can collect points and use them to buy gifts or purchase charity meals for children in poor rural areas.

Liu and his team, together with other organizations, launched the “Clear Your Plate” campaign in November for the third year. It has swept over 1,017 universities across the country. Furthermore, the one-month campaign attracted almost 1.6 million participants and collectively reduced food waste by 862 tons and carbon emissions by 3,337 tons, China Youth Daily reported.

“Technological innovation is a good way to reduce food waste,” Liu thought. He organized a team to work on the project at the end of 2017. To solve the AI’s problem of identifying photos of empty plates, the team spent half a year collecting over 100,000 samples in canteens and restaurants. In 2018, the mini-program was officially put into operation on Oct 16, World Food Day. They then launched a campaign later that year.

“There were so many unknowns in research and development. For our team members, the biggest   challenge was whether we were confident enough to complete it,” Liu said. They not only achieved their goal, but now, the mini-program has more than 5 million registered users.

“We hope our efforts can start a new trend among the younger generation by encouraging them to cherish their food and contribute Chinese wisdom and solutions to global food security challenges,” he added.

1. What can we know about the “Clear Your Plate” mini-program?

A．It is an exchange of food for rewards.

B．It helped reduce food waste by 3,337 tons.

C．Its 5 million registered users are all students.

D．It aims to reduce food waste and encourage people to cherish food.

2. What is the biggest challenge Liu Jichen and his team faced?

A．They felt uncertain whether they could complete the project.

B．They found it difficult to promote the campaign.

C．They had difficulty gathering enough samples.

D．They lacked professional technical support.

3. Which of the following best describes Liu Jichen?

A．Optimistic and demanding.	B．Generous and responsible.
C．Talented and humorous.	D．Creative and determined.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．The influence of the “Clear Your Plate” mini-program across China.

B．A meaningful mini-program launched by a group of young people.

C．An appeal from young people to fight food security challenges.

D．The power of AI technology to fight food waste in China.

4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一个完整的故事。

When my daughter Lily reached the fourth grade, I occasionally allowed her to walk to and from school alone. One warm spring day, a small friend followed her home after school. This friend had short stumpy legs and long floppy ears. She was the cutest puppy I had ever seen. And Lily begged me to keep her.

I didn’t know what to do. I thought about running an ad in the lost-and-found (失物招领处) but I really didn’t want to. It would break Lily’s heart if someone showed up. Besides, her owners should have watched her more closely, I told myself.

By the end of the week she was part of our family. She was very intelligent and good with Lily. This was a good idea, I thought. We had named the puppy Molly. She followed us everywhere we went. When we went outside, she was one step behind us. When we were back from school or work, she greeted us by wagging her tail and barking cheerfully. When we did chores, she was there to lend a hand, or rather, a paw. It seemed as if she had belonged to us long before.

The following week something told me to check the lost-and-found section in the local paper. One particular ad jumped out at me and my heart pounded with fear at what I read. Someone was begging for the return of a lost puppy near the school. They sounded desperate. My hand shook. I couldn’t bring myself to pick up the phone. But my conscience (良心) was bothering me. I knew in my heart I had to call that number and see if our Molly was the puppy they were desperately seeking. But it was the most difficult thing I’d ever done.

Finally, with sweaty palms, I lifted the phone and dialed. A woman answered. As I described the dog to her in detail, her voice shook with excitement and she wanted to come right over. Within minutes I heard a vehicle pull up at the driveway and some footsteps stop at the door. Head cradled in my hands and heart hammering, a thousand thoughts crossed my mind: I could pretend I wasn’t home or tell her, “I’m sorry, you have the wrong address.” But it was too late: the bell rang and Molly was barking.

注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为80左右；
2. 续写部分为文章结束部分，段落开头语已为你写好。

Opening the door, I saw a woman with a little girl sitting in a small wheelchair. ________

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6 . 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。

Are you interested     1     the popular shopping culture-Singles Day? I’d like to inform you of some information about it.

There are     2     (vary) theories about the origin of Singles Day in China. One of the popular theories     3     (be) that Singles Day originated from campus culture. In 1993，four senior students at Nanjing University came up with     4     idea of organizing activities on Nov. 11 as a day for single people.     5    (gradual) accepted by society, this festival attracts more and more people. With the spread of media and online culture, Singles Day is now hugely popular.

At present, Nov. 11 is a shopping carnival. “Double 11” with the purpose of the online promotion     6     ( hold) by Taobao(Tmall) on Nov. 11，2009. With thetendency of shopping online, the turnover (营业额) of “Double 11” Shopping Festival reached 213.5 billion in 2018, rising steadily,     7     is a delight to sellers.

When shopping day meets Singles Day, what will people do? Perhaps, this special day makes no difference to those who are in their forties or older ages,     8     young people are loyal consumers who will take risks of     9     ( run) out of their money to purchase. It is the young consumers     10     have strong desire to buy that day. They like the discounts of the goods.

7 . Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local. There are four main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city—trains, buses, taxis and rental cars.

TRAINS

Trains run from 6:00 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like.

If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 180076743330.

BUSES

There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure always to ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he cannot give change.

If you need help, just call Transit Link on 18007674333.

TAXIS

There are three main taxi companies—City Cab, Comfort and Tibs. Booking can also be easy by calling the numbers listed above.

RENTAL CARS

Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the trouble of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see.

For car rental, call Avis on + 6567371668.

1. What can an EZ-Link card be used for?

A．Renting cars.	B．Taking buses and trains.
C．Visiting places.	D．Calling the numbers.

2. What should people always remember to do when taking a bus?

A．Ask the driver how much the ticket is.

B．Make clear the time of the last bus.

C．Buy the bus map of Singapore.

D．Call Transit Link.

3. What can we know about traveling in Singapore from the text?

A．Visitors will have no trouble finding the cheapest way to travel.

B．It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train.

C．You can see a full view in Singapore by taking a bus.

D．It’s very convenient for visitors to travel in Singapore.

8 . What kind of amusing activities will you participate in during your life? Will you be spending your free time doing safe sports with little danger or will you always be one of the first people to try the next popular extreme activity? Scientists have been interested in finding out why some people seem to prefer dangerous activities.

Researchers have found that men often try to impress other people by proving that they are courageous and fearless, and they are more likely to take risks when people are watching them or when they are competing against other men. Research also shows that as people get older they usually behave more responsibly and try not to take unnecessary risks. In addition, when people are in stable relationships, they seem to be less attracted to daring activities.

Some people seem to be more daring than others, but there are many different types. Do they take all types of risk? Psychologists have identified a number of categories(种类) of risks. These include financial risks, risks related to health and safety, amusing risks and social risks. Psychologists discover that just if a person enjoys bungee jumping, it doesn’t mean he or she will take chances when investing money or that he or she will tell a joke to a group of strangers.

Interestingly, research shows that in most cases men are less cautious than women, but women take more social risks than men. Men are more likely to make career changes as they get older and to express unpopular opinions in business meetings.

Yet, at the end of the day, the probability of particular people taking a risk depends on what type of people they belong to. In general, optimistic people are more likely to take risks because they focus on the possible positive outcomes (结果) of their actions. On the other hand, pessimistic people are the complete opposite.

1. Why do men try to prove they are brave according to the research?

A．To attract people’s attention.

B．To take on more responsibility.

C．To make favorable impressions on people.

D．To develop stable relationships with others.

2. What have researchers discovered about women?

A．They are willing to take risks.

B．They are always changing jobs.

C．They are good at doing business.

D．They are usually more conservative (保守的) than men.

3. What mainly determine whether people take risks possibly?

A．Their personalities .	B．Their financial conditions.
C．Their social relationships.	D．Their expectations of outcomes.

9 . 假定英语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处语言错误，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：在错的词下画一横线，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仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

I have a good friend who’s name is Han Meimei. She is our monitor and one of the excellent students in our class. Although she is clever, but she works very hard. We have a lot on common and have a lot to talk about. One evening she told me that something happened when her parents was out. She was doing her homeworks when she smelt something burning. She stopped look out of the window and find a cloud of smoke coming out of her neighbor’s house. She called 119 immediate. Ten minutes later, the firemen came and put out fire. His neighbor was very thankful for her help.

10 . A year ago, my friend and I went to a nearby town to attend a wedding. After the reception, we were waiting for a public transport bus to go back home. It was nine o’clock at night, and although many buses passed, none stopped.

We waited for an hour and were getting forlorn. We wouldn’t be able to stay overnight because it was a weekday, and we both needed to work the next day. It was almost 10 p. m. when a family who had attended the same wedding passed by in their car. Probably sensing that we were waiting for some means of transport, they stopped and gave us a lift.

I was so touched by their kindness, and I expressed my gratitude to them.

When we reached my hometown, the family dropped us at the nearest point from where we could catch a shared taxi to get back to the spot where we had parked our bike. On the way, a laborer stopped the taxi. The driver saw his clothes and asked him whether he had money to pay the fare.

The laborer shook his head and said, “No”. On hearing this, the driver refused to take him. I remembered my own dilemma a few minutes earlier, and I told the driver to allow him to sit with us, as I would pay his fare. What an immediate opportunity to pass on the family’s act of kindness! That night, I felt lightness in my heart, and I went to sleep happily and filled with joy about what I had got to do. How I wish this chain of kindness could continue all over the world with your help! That is why today I specially share my story with you again!

1. Why did the family stop when passing by in their car?

A．To wait for some means of transport.	B．To wait for their guest to arrive.
C．To give the laborer some help.	D．To offer the author a lift.

2. Why did the driver permit the laborer to get in?

A．The driver showed mercy to the laborer.

B．The author promised to pay the laborer’s fare.

C．The laborer finally agreed to pay his own fare.

D．The driver wanted to share stories with the laborer.

3. What does the underlined word “forlorn” in the second paragraph mean?

A．hopeless.	B．excited.
C．happy.	D．calm.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．A Poor Laborer	B．A Terrible Trip
C．Magic Chain of Kindness	D．The Power of Friendship