1 . In 1989, an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened America, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. Being extremely _______ a father left his wife safely at home and rushed to the school a few _______away, where his son was supposed to be. The school was so _______ that it was in ruins. It seemed _______ the world was at an end.

After the first_______ the father remembered the promise he had made to his son: “No matter what _______, I’ll always be there for you!” And tears began to fill his eyes. As he looked everywhere, it looked _________ , but he didn't lose heart.

He began to direct his _______ towards his son's classroom which is in the back right _______ of the building. He rushed there and started ________ through the ruins.

As he was digging, other helpless parents arrived. ________explosions are happening everywhere. Realizing this father would be ________, other parents tried to make him change his __________ by saying, “It's too late! They're all dead!”. To each parent he ________ with one line: “Are you going to help me now?” And then he continued.

The fire chief arrived and tried to ________ him to leave the ruins, “Go home! We will deal with it.” However he just ________ him and insisted on what he was doing.

As time went by, the father began to________,"Is my boy alive or is he dead?” He screamed his son's name, “ARMAND!”. To his ________ he heard a voice back, “Dad? It's me, dad! We are ________, but not injured”. Immediately he________ that it was his son's voice.

Surely, it was his determination to keep his promise that saved his son.

1.

A．calm

B．grateful

C．upset

D．peaceful

2.

A．blocks

B．bricks

C．stages

D．entrances

3.

A．distant

B．magic

C．dusty

D．damaged

4.

A．even if

B．as if

C．as well

D．even though

5.

A．lightening

B．flame

C．shock

D．event

6.

A．happens

B．decreases

C．survives

D．disagrees

7.

A．reliable

B．familiar

C．foolish

D．hopeless

8.

A．pace

B．signal

C．attention

D．style

9.

A．corner

B．castle

C．shelter

D．cave

10.

A．bending

B．searching

C．digging

D．burying

11.

A．Gradual

B．Frequent

C．Fluent

D．Total

12.

A．in peace

B．in ruins

C．in charge

D．in danger

13.

A．mind

B．attitude

C．opinion

D．motto

14.

A．released

B．responded

C．replaced

D．bargained

15.

A．affect

B．beg

C．command

D．select

16.

A．ignored

B．solved

C．pretended

D．appreciated

17.

A．broadcast

B．inspect

C．vote

D．doubt

18.

A．disappointment

B．sadness

C．shame

D．relief

19.

A．amazed

B．frightened

C．concerned

D．determined

20.

A．calculated

B．preferred

C．recognized

D．inspected

2 . I have been playing basketball since I've been in the 6th grade. I first started out in the summer before 6th grade when I played for the Park District Traveling Basketball Team. This is where I first learned how to play basketball and found out I wasn't very good at it. This is the main reason why I liked football more than basketball, because I was naturally good at football and didn't have to work as hard. But I was always encouraged to never give up, I kept at it and kept working on my basketball skill so I could be good enough to play for my high school basketball team. I played for my high school basketball team during high school.

During those years in high school, I really began to practice hard on improving my basketball skills. My main goal was to get an athletics scholarship to college and get a free education. I indeed achieved this goal and was awarded a two year basketball scholarship at Parkland Junior College. There in my two years I was truly better than I was when I first started out playing basketball, which I know was because of the hard work I put into improving my skills all throughout my life.

After having two good seasons at Parkland on and off the playground I graduated. The final step I had in mind was to come to Northern Illinois University and make the basketball team. Many doubted me and said I wasn't good enough to make the team, but instead of listening to them, giving up or stopping working hard like I've been doing all my life, I worked the hardest. I've worked over the summer. And all the hard work paid off and I am now a member of the Northern Illinois University Basketball Team.

1. Why did the author prefer football to basketball?

A．His physical condition decided it.	B．He was more skilled at football.
C．He was encouraged to like football.	D．He has been playing football for a long time.

2. For what purpose did the author spend so much time practising basketball in high school?

A．To be the team leader.	B．To go to a good college.
C．To pay no school fees in college.	D．To prove he was good at basketball.

3. What does the underlined expression in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Be ignored.

B．Be employed.

C．Be useless.

D．Be rewarded.

4. What does the story tell us?

A．Practice makes perfect.	B．Time is money.
C．It's never too old to learn.	D．Failure is the mother of success.

3 . Famous Xi'an Local Bands

Xi’an is not only famous for the local dishes, but also known as a music city. Many classic works have been created. Let's take a look at the local bands in Xi^’an. Are there any songs you are familiar with?

Black Head Band

Their songs are all Shaanxi dialect, which have a magic to make people excited. The most famous song is Shaanxi Food, which tells the special snacks such as Qishan minced noodles, Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup, making people hungry.

Ma Fei & Band

This Shaanxi dialect rock band is one of the hottest. The audience are from old to young. The famous songs are "Chang’an County" and " I can Chua". "I can chua^," means useless in Shaanxi dialect. This song describes a funny dating story to face the true life.

Xuanniao Band

Formed in 2014, the band created many songs such as "Yueliang Master", "making money for the rest of your life " and "Old Shaanxi." "Yueliang Master" is about the northern Shaanxi story. The song itself is also a nursery rhyme(童谣)in Guanzhong area. As long as you live in Xi'an, you will fall in love with this song.

Xuan Band

Xuan Band is the youngest group of the four major dialect bands in Shaanxi. Its style is more like both urban ballads and popular dialects, but Xi'an is still the main creative element(元素).

1. Which band's music tells you about the famous local food?

A．Black Head Band.	B．Ma Fei & Band.
C．Xuanniao Band.	D．Xuan Band.

2. What do we know about the son   "Yueliang Master"?

A．It means useless.	B．It's about love.
C．It's a song for kids.	D．It can make people hungry.

3. How is Xuan Band different from other bands?

A．It's a dialect band.	B．Its members are younger.
C．Its style is more popular.	D．It created the most popular song.

4 . 你校最近进行了一次设计机器人比赛，请你以My Android为题介绍你设计的机器人。内容包括：
1.机器人的名字、外观；
2.机器人的用途和功能；
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当发挥想象，增加细节。
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5 . 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。

In early December, Zhang Guimei was named a national outstanding(杰出的) member of the Communist Party of China for her    1     (devote) to education in rural China.

About 20 years ago, while on the way to visit a student's house, Zhang Guimei, then a teacher in Huaping, Yunnan province, noticed a girl     2    (sit) on the hillside. The girl, 13, told Zhang she was about to get married. It was decided by her parents. "But I want to go to school." the girl said. Zhang went to her house and tried to persuade her parents     3    (let) the girl return to school and promised to pay for the school fees herself. However, they didn^’t agree.

From then on, Zhang dreamt     4     building a free high school for girls. After years trying to raise money,     5    (final) in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls, a free public high school, was founded at the foot of the Shizi Mountain in Huaping,     6     Zhang is the headmaster. Her efforts have been worth it. Since 2008, more than 18,000 students     7    (admit) to college, which is considered a “miracle” in that distant area.

Zhang plays     8     active part in local education. It is reported that she    9     (give) the honor of the country's “role model for teachers”, in February, 2021. Her moving stories encourage     10    (thousand) of people.

6 . Computer technology has its own special words. One example is the word “mouse”. A computer mouse is not a small animal that lives in buildings or open fields. It is a small object that you move around on a flat surface in front of a computer. The mouse moves the pointer on the computer screen. Computer expert （专家）Douglas Engelbart developed the idea of the mouse in the early 1960s. It was called a mouse because it had a tail at one end. The tail was the wire （电线）that connected it to the computer.

Using a computer takes some training. People who are experts are sometimes called hackers. A hacker is usually a person who writes software programs in a special computer language. But the word “hacker” is also used to describe a person who tries to steal information from computer systems.

Another well known computer word is Google, spelled g-o-o-g-l-e. It is the name of a popular “search engine（引擎）“for the Internet. People use the search engine to find information about almost any subjects on the Internet. People who started the company named it Google because in mathematics, googol, spelled g-o-o-g-o-I, is an extremely large number. It is the number followed by one hundred zeros.

If you Google someone, you might find that person's name on a blog. A blog is the shortened name for a Weblog. A blog is a personal Web page. It may have stories, opinions, pictures and links（链接）to other Web sites. Some people add information to their blogs every day. People who have blogs are called bloggers.

Blogs are not the same as spam. Spam is unwanted sales messages sent to your electronic mailbox...

1. How did the computer mouse get its name?

A．Because of its size.	B．Because of its use.
C．Because of its appearance.	D．Because of mouse's living habits.

2. A hacker refers to a person who.

A．often surfs the Internet	B．steals things from other people
C．needs some training in computer	D．is experienced in writing computer language

3. How did the author develop the passage?

A．By giving examples.

B．By following the order of time.

C．By asking and answering questions.

D．By comparing different computer words.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．Computer technology.

B．Some famous computer experts.

C．Some computer words and their meanings.

D．How to use some computer words properly.

7 . 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.

8 . 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.

9 . 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.

10 . 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.