1 . When my father, who grew up on Tyneside, moved to the country in the 70s, he rapidly began accepting invitations to blood sports. He enjoyed the company, the sport and the hours spent out in the wild.
From about the age of eight, I was invited to accompany him on these weekend excursions, much like a child being taken to their first football matches. I was fed up with the early starts and standing around in freezing conditions, waiting for birds to be driven into the sky, to their deaths, over a line of booming guns. But I wanted to please my dad.
So years later-aged 27, I accepted an invitation to go deer hunting in Scotland with my father.
The hunting party assembled one Friday in September. The driver was also our ghillie, a tough figure whose job it was to identify elderly or weak deer that were selected for hunting and guide us to them through wind, fog and rain.
“Why are you doing this?” I kept asking myself. “What would have been wrong with a walk? Or a guided wildlife tour?”
And then, suddenly, the ghillie almost pushed me to the ground. He pointed at a cloud of fog about a hundred yards ahead. I was baffled, until the cloud lifted like a curtain to reveal-directly in front of us one of the most magnificent living creatures I have ever seen.
“Now!” the ghillie hissed in my ear. “Now’s your chance. The deer! Remember. You want to kill it, not wound it.”
I adjusted my position, focused down the scope once more and placed my finger on the trigger (扳机). And, of course, I didn’t fire. Another curtain of mist came; when it lifted, seconds later, the stag had disappeared.
But I wasn’t disappointed. I was elated. I had come — via a telescopic sight — face to face with an old but most beautiful, iconic and noble beasts of Britain, roaming free in an empty and deserted land of his kingdom.
It was moment of truth and lasting inspiration. I could never have killed that deer-not in any context, for any reason But I would, a decade Inter, write a story about him Not just one book, but four, about little boy and the stag that persuades him to help save the world’s last remaining animals The encounter with that magnificent stag changed my life And guess what-those stories did please my dad.
1. What is the writer’s inner feeling of blood sports?| A．They involve various risks. | B．They will lose popularity. |
| C．They are simple but pleasing. | D．They are unpleasant to deal with. |
| A．Disappointed. | B．Confused. | C．Amazed. | D．Reliable. |
| A．He was struck by the elderly deer. |
| B．His sight was blocked by the mist. |
| C．The guide found the old deer was injured. |
| D．The deer ran away before he positioned himself. |
| A．A miracle adventure | B．An unforgettable moment |
| C．Wildlife tours: a way of protection | D．Blood sports: an inspiration for stories |
1. Why are pencil and paper needed?
| A．To make marks on the places. | B．To compare notes with researchers. |
| C．To keep track of the changes. | D．To write down the survival tips. |
| A．Several times a day. | B．On a daily basis. |
| C．Every other day. | D．At regular intervals a month. |
| A．Molds can live in the dark. | B．Molds prefer warm temperature. |
| C．Molds are less likely to grow. | D．Molds don’t need sunlight. |
A video clip about harassment (骚扰) in a gill house went viral and caused nationwide outrage. The footage (片段) shows a man
People think the suspects may have some criminal background, and are calling for
4 . Astronomers breathed a sigh of relief as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) sprung to life. JWST would not fit into any modern rocket without being folded. However, ultimately the telescope has started returning some of its first images to thrilled audiences back on Earth.
Yet the experience left many astronomers wondering if there was a simpler way to launch telescopes of this size. “We were worried about the unfolding,” says John Blevins of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. But with a larger rocket, “you don’t have to unfold in space. You can do it on the ground.”
As chance would have it, two such rockets are currently sitting on launchpads. The first, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), is ready and waiting at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for its voyage this summer. But a reliance on tried-and-true technology could be its Achilles’ heel: some estimates currently keep the SLS’s cost at $4.1 billion per launch. If approved, though, its massive size could ultimately be a boon for scientists seeking to send larger, more ambitious spacecraft and telescopes throughout the solar system and even beyond.
Over in Texas, Starship, a similarly capable but wildly different rocket being developed by SpaceX, also in preparation to launch on its first orbital test fight. Usually, each rocket will be deserted after a single use, its components degraded to junk on the seafloor or adrift in space. But Starship is instead built for endurance, landing back on the ground for rapid reuse, which has already dramatically lowered the expense of reaching space.
As big and bold as the SLS may be, experts say that it pales in comparison with what Starship could achieve. “Starship holds the promise of transforming the solar system in a way we can’t really appreciate,” says Alan Stem, “It completely changes the game.”
1. Which of the following added to the uncertainty of JWST’s operation?| A．JWST had to be unfolded on the ground. |
| B．The launching technology was limited. |
| C．JWST had to be unfolded in space. |
| D．The launching cost was high. |
| A．It’s efficiency. | B．It’s capacity. | C．It’s range. | D．It’s speed. |
| A．It will be recycled in space. |
| B．It is not available for launching. |
| C．It has reduced the cost of reaching space. |
| D．It will be abandoned after a single use. |
| A．Hopeful. | B．Worried. | C．Doubtful. | D．Satisfied. |
5 . Whether it be a person, an animal, or even an insect, a mother’s instincts (本能) are never wrong. This idea rings true for a mother cat who acted fast and sought out help when her kittens were in trouble. This mother cat’s quick thinking may have just saved her babies.
In the urban district of Izmir in western Turkey, a cat walked into a regular hospital bolding a kitten in her mouth. As the mother cat moved through the hospital, people were surprised to see such a sight, but let her pass. The mother cat asked for help, crying for a long time. She was familiar to the hospital staff, who had been leaving her food and water outside, but they were unaware that she had given birth to kittens.
The mother cat was concerned for her young because they weren’t able to open their eyes. After the doctors looked at the kittens, they noticed that they were suffering from eye infections. One of the doctors recalls, “We consulted with vets (兽医) and gave medicine as described. When the kittens opened their eyes a short time later, we were excited.” Later, they were sent to an animal hospital for further care. The cats are now up for adoption and will hopefully find loving forever homes.
When it comes to mother cats and kittens, kittens completely depend on mothers for the first few months of their lives. Because they are blind and almost deaf until about two or three weeks old, the mother cat must protect them from any threat or danger. Without the mother cat’s help, the kittens may not make it to adulthood.
As shown by the mother cat in Turkey, a mother’s love and protection knows no bounds. Whether the mom is a human or a cat, mothers will always look out for their babies and make sure they are safe and healthy.
1. Why did the mother cat show up in the hospital?| A．To beg for food. | B．To get her babies treated. |
| C．To express thanks. | D．To give birth to her babies. |
| A．They built them a home. | B．They adopted all of them. |
| C．They operated on them immediately. | D．They gave them right medicine. |
| A．Their physical state. | B．Their eating habit. |
| C．Their appearance. | D．Their behavior. |
| A．cat has nine lives. | B．One good turn deserves another. |
| C．Love makes a difference. | D．God helps those who help themselves. |
6 . Founded in 1934, the Academy of American Poets supports American poets and improves the appreciation of contemporary poetry by producing a wide range of programs.
National Poetry Month
Started in 1996, National Poetry Month is now held every April to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. The signature education project, Dear Poet, helps teachers and students engage with the art of poetry.
Poem-a-Day
Poem-a-Day is the daily digital poetry series featuring previously unpublished poems by today’s talented poets each year. On weekdays, poems are accompanied by commentary by the poets. The series highlights classic poems on weekends. Launched in 2006, Poem-a-Day is now distributed via email and social media to 350, 000+ readers free of charge.
National Poem in Your Pocket Day
In 2002, the Office of the Mayor, in partnership with the New York City Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education, initiated Poem in Your Pocket Day, a time for New York City residents to select a poem, carry it with them, and share it with others throughout the day. In 2008, the Academy of American Poets took the initiative national, encouraging individuals around the country to join in and channel their inner poet.
Poetry & the Creative Mind
Poetry & the Creative Mind program features legendary actors, artists, and public figures sharing their favorite poems. This year, the 19th annual Poetry & the Creative Mind will be presented online, making it accessible to poetry lovers everywhere.
1. What do Poem-a-Day and Poetry & the Creative Mind have in common?| A．They feature poets’ commentary. | B．They recommend poems daily. |
| C．They are available online. | D．They highlight participation of actors. |
| A．Dear Poet. | B．The Academy of American Poets. |
| C．The Office of the Mayor. | D．The Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education, |
| A．National Poetry Month, | B．Poem-a-Day. |
| C．National Poem in Your Pocket Day. | D．Poetry & the Creative Mind. |
1.概述我最敬佩的科学家
2.他/她的杰出事迹
3.我敬佩他/她的理由及他/她对我的影响
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The scientist I admire most
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8 . Eradajere Oleita thinks she may have a
Chip eaters
Sure, it would be simpler to raise the money to buy new sleeping bags.
| A．protest | B．solution | C．profit | D．decision |
| A．pollution | B．economy | C．poverty | D．employment |
| A．favor | B．sense | C．total | D．question |
| A．Other than | B．Rather than | C．More of | D．More than |
| A．volunteers | B．injured | C．homeless | D．residents |
| A．drop behind | B．drop out | C．drop in | D．drop off |
| A．patterns | B．ports | C．times | D．locations |
| A．that | B．when | C．where | D．which |
| A．taking on | B．depending on | C．holding on | D．carrying on |
| A．Since | B．Before | C．Until | D．As |
| A．And | B．But | C．Thus | D．Because |
| A．impression | B．impact | C．observation | D．exception |
| A．besides | B．however | C．otherwise | D．therefore |
| A．intention | B．expectation | C．proposal | D．reminder |
| A．issues | B．supplies | C．frontiers | D．goods |
9 . How Old Mascara Wands Can Help Wildlife
When injured and orphaned animals are found by wildlife rehabbers (野生动物康复者), they often need baths and can be covered in all sorts of unwanted pests. Opossums, squirrels, rabbits, and owls all need lots of care.
One refuge (庇护所) in North Carolina found an innovative way to use discarded mascara wands (丢弃的睫毛膏刷棒) to clean the coats of these rescued animals.
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary (庇护所) in North Carolina, began asking people to donate used mascara wands so they can be used to help care for animals. And a nonprofit “Wands for Wildlife” took off in 2017 when wildlife rehabilitator and the refuge's co-founder Savannah Trantham posted on her Facebook page asking for used wands. “Did you know something as simple as an old mascara wand can help wildlife?
If you'd like to donate, clean old mascara wands in warm, soapy water, then mail them to “Wands for Wildlife”.
| A．We use mascara brushes to help remove fly eggs and bugs from the fur of the rescued animals |
| B．The post was shared tens of thousands of times |
| C．It can be painstaking to pick fly eggs and bugs out of the coats of tiny animals as they're being bathed |
| D．The refuge immediately received package after package filled with wands |
| E．If you don't have mascara wands, the refuge asks that you don't buy news ones |
| F．By collecting used wands, we extend the life of a disposable plastic item |
| G．Because the wands make quick work of the task plus it repurposes an item that would've ended up in a landfill |
10 . Commercial planes could soon mimic migrating birds by traveling together, with one airliner following close behind the other to gain some free lift. European manufacturing giant Airbus says this project, called fello’ fly, could reduce the follower aircraft’s fuel requirements by up to 10 percent per trip.
Fello’ fly was inspired by the way some birds, typically geese, often fly in formation (编队) to save energy. Like a bird, a moving airplane leaves a wake of disturbed air behind as its wings produce swirling vortices (气旋). These vortices move in a circular motion and expand outward until they disappear, creating an updraft (上升气流) around the wake. If a second aircraft follows the leader at a specific distance and slightly away from the center of the wake, this updraft provides extra lift.
Such a boost allows the follower to cut down on engine thrust, fuel use and emissions. But to reap these benefits, airliners have to position themselves carefully: if the follower gets too close to the center of the leader’s path, the vortices will actually push it downward instead of up.
Aircraft flying so close would need to coordinate (协调) carefully to prevent accidents, and this coordination would need to start on the ground. Airline pilot David Mrak, who is not involved in the fello’fly project, says challenges would likely include setting rules of engagement between the two planes, deciding on the role of air traffic controllers, maintaining communication between all parties involved, creating plans to deal with emergency situations or bad weather, and splitting the economic benefits.
Although the minimal separation might sound potentially dangerous, Mrak suggests that operating planes so near each other may not be out of the question. “As pilots, we undergo extensive training,” he says. “Flying aircraft in formation is a matter of proper training procedures.”
Mrak estimates that if the system works, “it could potentially save the airlines thousands of pounds of fuel per transatlantic trip.” And according to Airbus, every metric ton of fuel saved means roughly three metric tons less carbon dioxide emitted.
1. Which one of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “mimic”?| A．support | B．imitate | C．approach | D．discover |
| A．Because it can help save fuel for the two aircraft. |
| B．Because it can eliminate accidents caused by birds. |
| C．Because it can improve air safety for passengers. |
| D．Because it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
| A．maintaining an appropriate distance between the two flights |
| B．figuring out how to handle emergency situations |
| C．deciding on the proper height of the follower flight |
| D．coordinating communication between all sides |
| A．Disapproving. | B．Skeptical. | C．Optimistic. | D．Uninterested. |
