1 . My father was born in a small town in the US. He wasn’t sure what he wanted from
He began that adventure traveling to cities in the US before going on to Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. He took my mother and us three daughters with him and went wherever the road
It’s easy to feel
Getting along well sometimes seemed
On occasions like that, we had to learn to let go of our anger because we were
This is why road trips were like
If we were
| A．move | B．life | C．experience | D．belief |
| A．live up | B．struggle on | C．get out | D．walk around |
| A．took | B．drove | C．served | D．controlled |
| A．anxious | B．upset | C．helpless | D．lonely |
| A．wasted | B．worked | C．spent | D．chatted |
| A．better | B．easier | C．safer | D．cleverer |
| A．available | B．alternative | C．necessary | D．impossible |
| A．arguments | B．fights | C．embarrassments | D．amusements |
| A．light | B．heavy | C．local | D．fast |
| A．buried | B．crazy | C．stuck | D．impatient |
| A．holiday | B．journey | C．exploration | D．march |
| A．dragging | B．pushing | C．helping | D．sending |
| A．unusual | B．common | C．free | D．mobile |
| A．earned | B．expected | C．missed | D．valued |
| A．somewhere | B．anytime | C．somehow | D．anyway |
2 . Anyone watching the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China has seen lots of snow-man-made snow. Since the area gets little natural snow, this is the first time the Winter Olympics is taking place on almost 100% artificial(人造的)snow.
2022 Winter Olympics was held in Beijing, China, and in two areas northwest of Beijing, Yangqing and Zhangjiakou. The areas get cold in the winter, but they don’t get a lot of snow.
That’s because they’re not far from the Gobi Desert, and are generally very dry. That meant some serious changes were needed to hold the Winter Olympics there. China took water from a reservoir(水库)which helps supply Beijing’s drinking water. To carry the water to the mountains for making snow, the country ran miles and miles of pipes.
An Italian company called TechnoAlpin created the snow. TechnoAlpin created artificial snow at several earlier Winter Olympics. For the snow in 2022 Winter Olympics, TechnoAlpin laid over 40 miles of pipe and brought in hundreds of snow-making machines. Even with all of those machines, making the snow for 2022 Winter Games took seven weeks.
Still, the machines that make artificial snow are quite advanced and they can make several different kinds of snow depending on what’s needed for each sport. For example, the snow they make for downhill skiing is different from the snow made for cross-country skiing.
In recent years, it has become more and more common to use artificial snow at winter sports events. Some artificial snow was used in the Winter Olympics in 2010 and 2014 because of warm weather. In the 2018 Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, roughly 90% of the snow was man-made.
As the world warms because of climate change, problems like this are expected to become far more common. Michael Mayr, who leads TechnoAlpin in Asia, says, “You could not have winter sports now without man-made snow.”
1. Why do the areas like Beijing fail to get much snow?”| A．They are far from the desert. | B．A reservoir was built there. |
| C．It’s usually too dry in winter. | D．Mountains surround the areas. |
| A．Materials used for snow making. | B．Efforts to create artificial snow. |
| C．An Italian machine producer. | D．The cost of laying pipes. |
| A．Games. | B．Machines. | C．Athletes. | D．Workers. |
| A．Artificial snow plays a key role in winter sports. |
| B．Climate change is getting worse due to artificial snow. |
| C．It’s far more difficult to fight against global warming. |
| D．Man-made snow makes winter sports more popular. |
3 . World number one Ashleigh Barty surprised tennis on Wednesday by announcing her retirement (退役) from the sport aged just 25, saying she had realized her dreams and was “spent physically”.
Barty dropped the bombshell weeks after becoming the first home Australian Open champion in 44 years and so winning a Grand Slam (大满贯) crown on three different surfaces.
In a tearful social media video message with her close friend and former doubles partner Casey Dellacqua, Barty said she was “so ready” to call it an end after achieving her life-time goal to win Wimbledon last year.
“Success for me is knowing that I’ve given absolutely everything I can. I know how much work it takes to bring the best out of yourself,” said the three-time Grand Slam winner.
She began playing tennis as a child in the Queensland state capital Brisbane and went on to win the junior Wimbledon title as a 15-year-old in 2011.
But the expectations that came with success hurt her badly and she made a shock decision three years later to ditch (放弃) tennis for cricket, signing for Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League.
The attraction of tennis was never far away and she returned after a season out, breaking through for her first Grand Slam triumph (胜利) at the French Open in 2019 and becoming Australia’s first women’s world number one since Evonne Cawley 50 years ago.
Barty finally won a Wimbledon crown last year before her Australian Open triumph at Melbourne Park in January, storming back from 5—1 down in the second set against American Danielle Collins.
Barty has been world number one for more than two years and said after her Australian Open win that she wanted time to consider her next move.
1. Why did Ashleigh Barty retire from tennis?| A．Her partner advised her to do so. | B．Her final dream had come true. |
| C．She wanted to turn to other sports. | D．She got tired of social media messages. |
| A．In 2010. | B．In 2011. | C．In 2014. | D．In 2019. |
| A．Ashleigh Barty’s Early Retirement | B．An Introduction to Australian Open |
| C．Casey Dellacqua’s Life-time Goal | D．The Benefits of Playing Tennis |
| A．Science. | B．Lifestyle. | C．Health. | D．Sports. |
4 . Raden is a librarian in Indonesia’s Java island. She is
Each weekday she rides her three-wheeler with books for children in Muntang village to exchange for plastic cups, bags and other
She is helping inculcate(灌输)
They are all carrying trash bags and Radon’s three-wheeler quickly fills up with them as the books
Kevin Alamsyah, an 11-year-old reader,
The literacy(读写能力)rate for above-15-year-olds in Indonesia is around 96 percent, but the pandemic(流行病)will
| A．publishing | B．promoting | C．lending | D．recommending |
| A．fresh | B．various | C．old | D．generous |
| A．gifts | B．charts | C．waste | D．issues |
| A．knowledge | B．reading | C．business | D．writing |
| A．useful | B．hopeful | C．aware | D．careful |
| A．shows up | B．takes up | C．sets up | D．makes up |
| A．cheated | B．accompanied | C．forced | D．organized |
| A．quietly | B．hardly | C．slowly | D．loudly |
| A．walk | B．break | C．give | D．fly |
| A．curious | B．doubtful | C．beautiful | D．overjoyed |
| A．collects | B．prohibited | C．purchased | D．committed |
| A．reviewing | B．recycling | C．returning | D．reserving |
| A．wheeler | B．space | C．service | D．system |
| A．searches | B．prepares | C．applies | D．apologizes |
| A．desire | B．leave | C．design | D．cure |
5 . If you feel like you’re always the one who gets bitten first by mosquitoes or who gets bitten a lot more than others, do not think it’s an accident. There is science behind it. Here’s how it works.
When you breathe oxygen (O2) in and carbon dioxide (CO2) out, many blood-eating species are smart enough to use carbon dioxide as a sign that a coming meal is nearby. So your breathing is enough to draw mosquitoes to your general area.
But why do they seem to be aiming at you specifically? Well, the amount of CO2 depends partly on your metabolism (新陈代谢). So if you’ve got a naturally high metabolic rate, you’re probably breathing out more carbon dioxide than others, and you attract more mosquitoes. You’ll also raise your metabolism by getting more active. So don’t be surprised if you end up with a bite or two after a tough hike or run.
Some of the things that attract mosquitoes sound unpleasant to you because you can hardly restrain them. You have no way to change it but to blame your unique physiology for making you so delicious to mosquitoes. The science shows that mosquitoes are more attracted to people with blood type O than people with type A or B.
The bacteria that naturally live on your skin can affect how many mosquitoes you attract, too. People who naturally have more bacteria on their skin tend to attract more mosquitoes, a scientist says.
Mosquitoes also use colors to find their hosts. Specifically, mosquitoes are more attracted to people wearing dark clothes. That might sound to be the opposite of what you would expect — most insects seem to love bright colors. But mosquitoes come out when it’s dark, and generally sec dark objects better than light ones. So a white or light-colored shirt may help lead them away from you.
Mosquitoes can spread serious diseases through blood. Hope the above may help you keep safer and healthier in summer.
1. What can we infer about mosquitoes from Paragraphs 2 and 3?| A．They aim at people in good health. |
| B．They may prefer people physically active. |
| C．They live in places with more carbon dioxide. |
| D．They’re smarter than any other blood-eating insects. |
| A．They’re just what you have questioned. |
| B．They’re within your knowledge. |
| C．They’re more than you need. |
| D．They’re beyond your control. |
| A．People with good skin mean a better meal for mosquitoes. |
| B．Places with much light may attract more mosquitoes. |
| C．Keeping clean is a way to keep mosquitoes away. |
| D．Mosquitoes tend to land on colorful clothes. |
| A．Nobody is to blame for mosquito bites |
| B．Why do mosquitoes love to bite some people? |
| C．You can learn some skills to avoid mosquitoes |
| D．How do mosquito bites lead to serious diseases? |
6 . Every March, the country celebrates the achievements of women in American history. Even though these achievements go back a long way, most schools didn’t start focusing on women pioneers and their achievements until recently. Today, most schools teach kids about the contributions women have made to our country. How did this change come about?
On March 19, 1911, a German woman named Clara Zetkin organized the very first International Women’s Day. Inspired by American working women, the event took on the causes of peace in an effort to end World War I as well as women’s rights. However, people’s interest in International Women’s Day still dwindled over the years. It gained momentum (势头) again in the 1960’s when the women’s movement caused women to wonder why they weren’t included in the history books.
By the 1970s, more female historians began to look back at women’s contributions in history. In 1978, a California school district started Women’s History Week to promote the teaching of women’s history. School officials picked the week of March 8 to include International Women’s Day. It was so popular that, in 1981, Congress passed a resolution, making the week a celebration for the entire country. The concept of studying women’s history continued to grow in popularity. In 1987, a group of women asked Congress to expand the celebration. That same year. Congress declared the entire month of March National Women’s History Month.
Today, schools and communities across the country celebrate the month with special lessons and activities designed to teach the ways women have helped shape the US. The women who have worked hard to make Women’s History Month a reality would like to see women’s history studied all year, not just every March. In 1996, the National Women’s History Museum was founded. It is a commonweal (公益) organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the various historic contributions of women. The organization is working with Congress to open a permanent (永久的) museum site in Washington D. C.
1. What was ignored in school education in the past according to the text?| A．Popularizing American history. |
| B．Introducing the history of WWI. |
| C．Sharing Americans global contributions. |
| D．Teaching about American women’s achievements. |
| A．Started. | B．Survived. | C．Decreased. | D．Completed. |
| A．How women were included in the history books. |
| B．How Women’s History Month became a reality. |
| C．Why women’s history should be taught at school. |
| D．Why women’s contributions should be honored in history. |
| A．It is a non-profit organization. | B．It was founded by Clara Zetkin. |
| C．It was confirmed by Congress. | D．It is a museum in Washington D.C. |
7 . From amusement parks to delicious chocolate factories, and everything in between, there are numerous activities and attractions to offer excitement and adventure to kids and big kids! Just take a look at these fun places in Germany.
Europa Park
Localed in Rust, in south-western Germany, Europa-Park is the second most popular theme park resort(度假胜地)in Europe, following Disneyland Paris. With more than 100 attractions and shows, playing here is undoubtedly one of the best things to do with kids in Germany. Whether kids want to sail with the “African Queen” and have fun by discovering foreign animals, or experience the “4D Magic Cinema”, the opportunities are endless.
Fairy Tale Road
A family trip along Fairy Tale Road will be a magical adventure. This is one of Germany’s most attractive drives which takes you through 370 miles of beautiful countryside. It inspired many fairy tales we love today. Along the way, you will discover sleepy villages and numerous attractions. And if you plan your visit well, you might even catch an open-air performance of The Pied Piper in Hameln or Cinderella in Polle.
Neuschwanstein Castle
If your kids love Disney movies, they will never forget a trip to the palace that inspired Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Located in the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the top attractions in Germany. The castle was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1869 entirely for pleasure. Your children’s imaginations will run wild as they discover the magical rooms. You can always hop on a charming horse-drawn carriage to reach the top.
Cologne Chocolate Museum
Let your kids go into the world of chocolate at the delicious Chocolate Museum in Cologne. They don’t need a golden ticket to make their sweet dreams come true in this 4,000-square-meter chocolate wonderland. There are nine exhibition areas that allow visitors to learn about the culture and history of chocolate. Moreover, there are plenty of delicious cakes and chocolate specialties to enjoy at the museum cafe. And before you go, ring up to check for your reservations (预订).
1. What’s special about Fairy Tale Road?| A．It has a great landscape along the way. |
| B．It once attracted some famous writers. |
| C．It gives fairy tale shows all year round. |
| D．It allows kids to enjoy modern city playgrounds. |
| A．It is the oldest palace in Germany. |
| B．It was built to show the strength of the country. |
| C．It used to be the entertainment place for royal families. |
| D．It has been turned into Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. |
| A．Europa Park. | B．Fairy Talc Road. |
| C．Neuschwanstein Castle. | D．Cologne Chocolate Museum. |
8 . To help you understand what 5G is, and what it means to you, we’ve put together a handy guide here.
What is 5G?
5G will use new higher radio frequencies to send out data, which are less cluttered(挤了)and carry information much faster. While these higher bands(频段) are faster, they don’t carry information as far. That’s to say, smaller multiple input and output antennas (天线)will be used—promoting both signals and capacity(容量).
Why is it better than 4G?
5G is expected to be faster than 4G, with some firms claiming it could be as much as 100 times quicker. The fastest 4G networks can deliver 传输)peak(峰值)download speeds of around 300 Mbit/s.
Finally, 5G will have a larger capacity, meaning networks will be able to deal with several apps at once. Generally, this should mean that devices have a faster, more stable connection.
| A．How does 5G work? |
| B．How will 5G affect you? |
| C．5G is also expected to have a lower lag(延迟). |
| D．5G is short for “5th generation mobile network.” |
| E．In comparison, 5G could offer download speeds of over 1 Gb/s. |
| F．Therefore, the similarity between 5G and 4G technology is huge. |
| G．This means 5G will support up to 1,000 more devices per meter than 4G. |
| Time | Activities |
| Friday | ...visit the old royal houses in the Forbidden City |
| Saturday | ...see Chinese paintings in the National Art Gallery |
| Sunday | ...drink Chinese tea in Laoshe Tea House |
| ... | ... |
Laoshe Tea House老舍茶馆 Beijing Opera北京京剧
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10 . Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.
There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.
When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.
There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.
A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.
1. You’d better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because ______.| A．you will break the traffic rules | B．you will cause much noise |
| C．you can’t enjoy the beautiful sights well | D．you can’t drive into some parks |
| A．修理 | B．健康 | C．容纳 | D．适合 |
| A．How to hire bikes on Gold Coast. | B．What kinds of bikes there are in stores. |
| C．What bikes are the most popular. | D．Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast. |
| A．He supports it very much. | B．He thinks it’s a personal choice. |
| C．He doesn’t like this way of traveling. | D．He thinks it’s only good for adults. |
