1 . I’ve been farming sheep on a hillside for 54 years. I use a small tractor to get about. My dog Don always sits beside me in the passenger seat.

One morning I _______ a lost lamb when I was in the top field，near where a motorway cuts through my land. The lamb had become separated from its _______ , so I jumped out of the tractor to _______ it while Don stayed in his seat.

Lamb and mother _______ , I turned back to the tractor only to see it move suddenly away from me. This was so _______ because I had put the handbrake on when I jumped out. _______ Don had somehow made the _______move.

My heart froze in my chest as I _______ the tractor heading towards the _______ .I ran desperately but failed to __________. It crashed through a wooden fence and disappeared. The __________ thing I saw was Don’s face, looking calmly back at me.

Heart in mouth, I __________ the fence and looked over. The tractor was __________against the crash barrier in the central reservation, having miraculously(奇迹般地) crossed the __________ road with fast-flowing traffic. I couldn’t see Don, but as I __________ the tractor he jumped out onto the road, apparently __________ , and dashed back to me.

The police __________ and the motorway ran normally again. I couldn't quite believe my __________. It turned out no one got badly hurt, but the outcome could have been __________ . Don was given a special __________ that night—I didn’t want him thinking I was angry with him.

1.

A．dropped

B．spotted

C．carried

D．returned

2.

A．kids

B．friends

C．owner

D．mother

3.

A．ask about

B．play with

C．tend to

D．run into

4.

A．freed

B．switched

C．reunited

D．examined

5.

A．unexpected

B．dangerous

C．embarrassing

D．difficult

6.

A．Fortunately

B．Generally

C．Immediately

D．Obviously

7.

A．lamb

B．vehicle

C．seat

D．fence

8.

A．saw

B．stopped

C．remembered

D．drove

9.

A．crowd

B．motorway

C．field

D．hill

10.

A．take off

B．catch up

C．hold back

D．get out

11.

A．real

B．best

C．basic

D．last

12.

A．fixed

B．noticed

C．reached

D．closed

13.

A．resting

B．running

C．parking

D．turning

14.

A．sleep

B．long

C．rough

D．busy

15.

A．abandoned

B．approached

C．recognized

D．repaired

16.

A．unclean

B．uncertain

C．unhurt

D．unhappy

17.

A．arrived

B．replied

C．survived

D．waited

18.

A．ability

B．dream

C．luck

D．idea

19.

A．common

B．confusing

C．desirable

D．awful

20.

A．meal

B．test

C．job

D．lesson

2 . There are lots of ways to raise awareness for a cause. Usually, the _______ the idea is, the more it gets noticed. And that’s precisely why one _______ Frenchman has caught our attention.

Baptiste Dubanchet is biking across Europe, surviving _______ on discarded(丢弃) food. The three-month, 1,900-mile journey from Paris to Warsaw is Dubanchet’s _______ of raising awareness of food waste in Europe and throughout the world.

As you can _______, the trip is no piece of cake. While restaurants _______ tons of food each year, much of it remains inaccessible because of _______ garbage containers, health regulations, or business policies. Only about one in ten places _______ him food that would otherwise be discarded. For legal _______, most restaurants have a policy against ________ food waste. “Some people have even ________ their jobs by giving me food,” Dubanchet said.

What’s ________ interesting is the attitude various cities have toward Dubanchet’s cause. Berlin has been the ________ while the most difficult was the Czech town of Pilsen. There, he had to ________ at some 50 different stores or restaurants before finding food. The ________ is all the more serious when you consider the ________ exercise required to bike from France to Poland.

“I have to get food ________ because after all the biking I am tired and I need the ________,” Dubanchet explained. “Is my ________ full or empty? That is the most important thing, not what I am eating.”

He aims to ________ his journey by mid-July. With any luck, he’ll turn a few more heads in the process.

1.

A．cleverer

B．older

C．stranger

D．simpler

2.

A．garbage-eating

B．sports-loving

C．food-wasting

D．law-breaking

3.

A．secretly

B．finally

C．entirely

D．probably

4.

A．purpose

B．way

C．opinion

D．dream

5.

A．observe

B．imagine

C．suggest

D．remember

6.

A．store

B．cook

C．shop for

D．throw away

7.

A．locked

B．damaged

C．connected

D．abandoned

8.

A．bought

B．offered

C．ordered

D．sold

9.

A．reasons

B．rights

C．fees

D．aids

10.

A．begging for

B．giving away

C．hiding

D．causing

11.

A．did

B．kept

C．accepted

D．risked

12.

A．hardly

B．usually

C．particularly

D．merely

13.

A．easiest

B．nearest

C．biggest

D．richest

14.

A．work

B．shout

C．ask

D．jump

15.

A．competition

B．conversation

C．conflict

D．challenge

16.

A．adequate

B．rewarding

C．demanding

D．suitable

17.

A．again

B．alone

C．later

D．fast

18.

A．spirit

B．energy

C．time

D．effort

19.

A．stomach

B．hand

C．pocket

D．basket

20.

A．arrange

B．restart

C．report

D．finish

3 . That youngsters were glued to online games on their smart phones was a great concern for Ngurang Meena, a school teacher in Nirjuli.The 30­year­old social science teacher, who ran the Ngurang Learning Institute, an adult literacy centre, said that she felt disheartened when she read student papers.“The graph of student performance is falling every year.It breaks my heart whenever I see answer sheets — basic grammar skills are missing and there’s an absence of any cohesive (连贯的) expression.They lack guidance and their reading culture is almost zero,” Meena said.When her school and the centre she ran had to close due to infectious diseases, she planned to do something to address the   problem.

Inspired by a similar proposal in Mizoram, Meena set up a bookshelf with around 80 books as well as some benches on the side of the road in Nirjuli on 30 August 2020, where passers­by could spend time reading.The selections included motivational books, biographies and novels as well as comics for young children.“I have to please the minors with sweets to sit and read, but that is okay,” she laughed.

Meena’s bookshelf became a hit among youngsters who spent hours in the reading corner.Within two months, her effort became the talk of the town.

Now, generous contributions of books come in from the public and she is even receiving requests to set up such libraries in other parts of the state, including one in the capital, Itanagar.Since the tiny libraries are far from the main town, she also lends books out to those who want to read at home.

“I never thought that this would become such a big inspiration,” Meena said.“Since childhood, we have been told that books are our best friends.The next generation of kids is focused on games and other things.I don’t want them to head on the wrong track,” she added.

1. What’s the aim of Meena’s reading program?

A．To care for youngsters lacking in reading.

B．To help adults learn some cohesive expression.

C．To keep Ngurang Learning Institute running well.

D．To highlight the importance of reading for adults.

2. What did Meena do to encourage young kids to read more?

A．She offered some rewards to them.

B．She provided them with transportation.

C．She chose novels with beautiful covers.

D．She selected books covering every category.

3. Which words can best describe Meena’s libraries?

A．Small and useless.

B．Influential and meaningful.

C．Large but impractical.

D．Widespread but unwelcome.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Books：Sources of Knowledge

B．The Roadside Reading Corner

C．The Library：an Ideal place for the Young

D．New Ideas about Setting a Reading Plan

4 . Learning to say “yes, and”

When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However, I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect chance to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.

During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.

The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable and even started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.

The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.

I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth finding out whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support, a preconceived story, but to say “yes, and.”

1. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?

A．To get a different experience.

B．To finish her Ph.D. at university.

C．To give up her job as a science communicator.

D．To improve her speaking and communicating ability.

2. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?

A．She formed her own idea quickly.

B．She came up with lots of creative responses.

C．She paid more attention to the logic of answers.

D．She became a good listener before giving an opinion.

3. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ________.

A．explain the process of using the method

B．prove the benefits of the improvisation class

C．share her own research experiences with readers

D．attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class

4. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?

A．They should attend the improvisation class.

B．They should question all preconceived ideas.

C．They should carry on research by admitting earlier data.

D．They should try to improve their academic knowledge.

6 . The jobs of the future have not yet been invented.     1     By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.

1. Curiosity

Your children need to be deeply curious.     2     Ask kids, “What ingredients (配料) can we add to make these pancakes even better next time?” and then try them out. Did those ingredients make the pancakes better? What could we try next time?

2. Creativity

True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it.     3     There are a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity.

3. Interpersonal Skills

Understanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know what’s going on inside our own head, but what about others? Being able to read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions.     4     “Why do you think she’s crying?” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face? If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel?”

4. Self-expression

    5     There are many ways to express thoughts and ideas — music, acting, drawing, building, photography. You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.

A．Encourage kids to cook with you.

B．And we can’t forget science education.

C．We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.

D．So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that don’t yet exist?

E．Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.

F．We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.

G．Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.

7 . Financial Education-Awareness Dilemma

When it comes to financial education, the majority of today's youth will regard it as a necessity for certain specific people who want to make their career in the financial world.     1     Actually, elementary financial education is a must for all, as money transaction is an essential part of our day-to-day life.

Suppose you have $100 in a saving account that pays simple interest at the rate of 2%per year. lf you leave the money in the account, how much will you have accumulated after 5 years: more than $102, exactly $102, or less than $102? The test might look simple, but only half of the people surveyed gave the correct answer.

    2    The explanation goes as follows: People with low levels of financial literacy suffer from that lack of knowledge at every stage of their lives. Researchers on this subject say people with a high degree of financial literacy are more likely to plan for their retirement.     3    

On the contrary, people who have a lower degree of financial literacy tend to borrow more, accumulate less wealth, and pay more in fees related financial products. They are less likely to invest, more likely to experience difficulty with debt, and less likely to know the terms of their mortgages and other loans. Thus, the cost of this financial ignorance is very high.     4    

What   is the solution?     5     Like reading and math, financial education must become part of the core curriculum in our schools. Likewise, parents should engage in regular, constructive conversations about money matters. This will give their kids a solid foundation for financial well-being, which will keep on giving returns throughout the course of their lives.

A．Financial education must start early.

B．However, they miss an important point.

C．Why does each of us have to face a financial challenge?

D．Why does financial literacy matter so much in our society'?

E．Rich people are generally better educated on financial management.

F．Besides, these people have more than double the wealth of people who don’t.

G．For example, they frequently make late credit card payments, overspend their credit limit, etc.

8 . “What is civilization? ”asked Kenneth Clark 50 years ago in the BBC series on the subject. “I don’t know, and I can’t define it in abstract terms, yet.     1    ”And he turned to gesture behind him, at the soaring Gothic towers and flying buttresses of Notre Dame.

It seems inhuman to care more about a building than about people. That the sight of Notre Dame going up in flame has attracted so much more attention than floods in southern Africa which killed over 1000 arouses understandable feelings of guilt. Yet the widespread, intense grief at the sight of the cathedral’s collapsing steeple (尖塔) is in fact profoundly human—and in a particularly 21st-century way.

    2    . People wander the world in search not just of jobs and security but also of beauty and history. A building on whose sunny steps you have rested, in front of which you have taken a selfie with your loved one, becomes a warm part of your memories and thus of yourself. That helps explain why China is in mourning — WeChat, young China's principal means of talking to itself, has been throbbing with the story, and Xi Jinping, the country's president, sent a message of condolence (慰问) to Emmanuel Macron, his French counterpart — while India was largely indifferent. Tourism from India to the West is a stream compared with the flood from China.

This visual age has blessed beauty with new Dower and social media have turned great works   art into superstars.     3     Just as there is only ever a handful of world-famous actors, so the number of globally recognizable cultural symbols is tiny: the Mona Lisa, Michelangelo's David, the Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramid and Notre Dame. Disaster, too, is visual. In the 24 hours after the fire started videos on social media of the burning cathedral were viewed nearly a quarter of a billion times.

Yet the emotions the sight aroused were less about the building itself than about what losing it might mean. Notre Dame is an expression of humanity at its collective best. Nobody could look up into that vaulted ceiling without wondering at the genius of the thousands of anonymous craftsmen who, over a century and a half, realized a vision so grand in its structural ambition and so delicate in its hand-chiselled detail.     4    .

And it will be rebuilt. The morning after the fire, the many Parisians who went to the cathedral o mourn its destruction found comfort instead. Although the spire is gone, the towers are still standing and it seems likely that the whole building can be revived. The effort to rebuild it, like the fire, will bring people together. Within 24 hours, ￡6000m($677m) had been raised from businesses and rich people, and a lot of crowd funding campaigns started. A high-resolution laser scan of the building, carried out recently, should help.

It will never be the same, but that is as it should be. As Victor Hugo wrote in The Hunchback of Notre Dame", a three-volume love-letter to the cathedral: Great edifices, like great mountains, are the work of centuries.    5     Time is the architect, the nation is the builder."

A．Only a few, though, have achieved this status.

B．It is not just the economy that is global today, it is culture too.

C．The outpouring of emotion it has brought forth is proof that, despite the dark forces of division now abroad, we are all in it together.

D．But I think I can recognize it when I see it, and I'm looking at it now.

E．Art is often transformed as it is being made.

F．An edifice (宏伟建筑) built for the glory of God also represents the unity of the human spirit.

G．Its survival through 850 years of political turbulence though — war, revolution and Nazi occupation — binds the present to the past.

9 . 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。

The Mid-Autumn Festival,     1     is an important traditional festival in China, usually falls in September or October. It is on the 15th day of the     2     (eight) month of the Chinese lunar calendar.

Festival Celebration between New Zealand and China     3     (hold) with high quality performances at the New Zealand National Museum last Sunday night. Artists from southwestern China’s Chongqing     4     (present) the Wellington audience with Sichuan Opera Performance. The performances perfectly showed the charm of Chinese culture and art     5     the audience.

Guo Zongguang, who is the     6     (direct) of the China Cultural Center in New Zealand, stressed that this show was one of    7     most important events in this year’s culture exchanges between China and New Zealand.

Brett Hudson, a member of Parliament, acknowledged that China, now New Zealand’s largest trading partner, provided New Zealanders with thousands and thousands of     8     (job). Our relationship with China is     9     (extreme) important. Our two-way trade now tops 28 billion New Zealand dollars in 2018,     10     (help)New Zealanders improve life styles for families. And it is strengthening even further through cultural exchange and better understanding of one another.

10 . 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。

As one of the cradles of Chinese civilization, Xi’an is a city     1    a long history and heavy cultural heritage. It is among the first batch (批) of national historical and cultural     2    (city) recognized by the People's Republic of China.

As one of the world's civilizations, Xi'an     3    (have ) unique tourism resources. Xi'an,    4    (surround) by more than 120 imperial tombs and relies, including Qin Shihuang Mausoleum, which is among the first batch of Chinese relies listed in World Heritage(遗产) List.

The ancient city wall of Xi'an is the world's best preserved and the     5    (large) ancient city wall. In recent years, the     6    (develop)of Han Yangling caused quite a stir in the world. The city has Banpo Ruins with 6, 000 years of history and over 300 Tibetan stone tablets,    7    were made in the Ming Dynasty. Shaanxi History Museum preserves the most heritage of the country. The famous Mansoleum of the Yellow Emperor, the Great Mosque,    8    other tombs are great attractions to tourists. With its rich cultural and    9    (nature) landscape, this ancient city provides many reasons to visitors to     10    (attract).