1 . High school graduations are one of the most important moments in a teenager’s life. However, heading into the
David was about to
“I was hoping that she would let it go, but she
Although firstly
It’s said that a truly generous man will give the shirt off his back to someone
A.festival | B.conference | C.ceremony | D.exhibition |
A.eager | B.upset | C.thrilled | D.frightened |
A.violation | B.favor | C.honor | D.place |
A.envied | B.guaranteed | C.allowed | D.refused |
A.destroy | B.miss | C.seize | D.imagine |
A.strange | B.happy | C.friendly | D.serious |
A.accompanied | B.invited | C.pushed | D.directed |
A.read | B.draw | C.relax | D.change |
A.agreed on | B.complained about | C.insisted on | D.argued about |
A.reason | B.talk | C.quarrel | D.bargain |
A.decisive | B.unbelievable | C.important | D.appropriate |
A.shirt | B.gifts | C.role | D.shoes |
A.event | B.doors. | C.school | D.curtains |
A.saved | B.prevented | C.benefited | D.excused |
A.annoyed | B.entertained | C.confused | D.worried |
A.sensitive | B.urgent | C.ridiculous | D.ugly |
A.surprised | B.excited | C.disappointed | D.annoyed |
A.considerate | B.grateful | C.loving | D.proud |
A.on end | B.for dignity | C.in need | D.under control |
A.contributes | B.refers | C.turns | D.applies |
Friends play a very important part in everyone’s life. Friendship
Some people call you their friends for the wrong reasons. These people are not really friends. They are superficial (表面的) only “friends” on the outside, not the inside where it counts. Superficial friends only want to be your friends if is to their advantage. True friends are there if you are rich or poor.
True fiends are most special. They are also difficult
My dad and I had been looking forward to the Stale cross-country race of my senior year of high school, which would be the climax (顶点) of my existence.
I was the fastest runner on my team, and I was supposed to make it into the top fifteen. We had been working towards this race for three years. It was everything to me, and it was everything to my dad. He was a runner and was wild with joy by my success in running. He made it to every race, even flying home early from business trips to see me run. I always listened for his voice, which rang above the crowd-telling me to relax my arms, calling out my time. He pushed me. He cheered for me. He believed in me. We spent countless hours on the sandy canals of Arizona. Breathing in the dust of the desert, the blossoms of the orange trees, and the terrible smell of the dairy farm, we made our way across the city. We pounded miles and miles into our running shoes, marking with every step the path to greatness. It was a journey that was just ours. A dream passed on from one generation to the next.
Then the big day came. It was hotter than normal - too hot. My throat felt like a field of cotton, cracked with the summer heat, as I waited for the gun to fire. I gazed out at the crowd; dozens of familiar faces from church and school flickered across my view. They had come for me. They were counting on me. I saw my dad set his watch, worry and excitement etched across his face. With the sound of a gunshot, the race began.
For the first two and half miles, I felt great. I had never before been so ready for something. The weeks leading up to the race were filled with hard practices and a strict diet. The scorching sun beat upon my back, blinding me with its brilliance. Nothing was going to stop me, though.
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However, without warning, my strength was running out.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I whispered, “I’m so sorry I disappointed you, Dad.”
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . Denmark retired after practicing medicine for 73 years and then volunteered her services until she couldn’t anymore. She died at the age of 114.
I met her by phone when the pediatrician (儿科医生) couldn’t figure out what was wrong with my baby. On the phone, she talked with me for more than 30 minutes. I took her advice, and my baby was better about 10 days later. She never charged me.
“You keep on doing what you do best as long as you can,” she was famous for the words. And it turned out her advice about actively helping others was as good as her medical advice.
Obviously, we can’t all live as long as Dr. Denmark. But recent research has shown that volunteering provides a longevity boost similar to the effects of adding multiple servings of fruits and vegetables to your daily diet. Specifically, older adults who volunteer are at 24 percent less risk of early death. The positive impact of giving and volunteering on older people goes beyond that. According to the research, adults over 55 who give their time for others have an easier time with everyday tasks. Besides, volunteers experience 250 percent less cognitive decline leading to dementia (痴呆).
According to a new study in the Journal of Happiness Studies, people who volunteer report higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction. The study took it a second step and followed people who began volunteering—monitoring their responses from the time they started volunteering. The longer they volunteered and the more they volunteered, the greater level of happiness they reported.
You may already be volunteering your time. But if you’re not, consider the charities you support. Think about the skills you might be able to offer them. You are likely to be glad about what you do.
1. What can we infer about Denmark?A.She retired at the age of 73. | B.She volunteered for 73 years. |
C.She was patient and professional. | D.She once forget to charge the author. |
A.1. | B.2. | C.3. | D.4. |
A.Seek support. | B.Advise about sharpening skills. |
C.Offer solutions. | D.Encourage people to volunteer. |
A.The kindness of a doctor. | B.The benefits of volunteering. |
C.The process of being a volunteer. | D.The struggle of child-raising. |
5 . China has built in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, the Germplasm (种质) Bank of Wild Species, a comprehensive national database for the collection and preservation of wildlife germplasm resources. As of the end of 2020, the bank preserved 85,046 copies of 10,601 wild plant seeds for protecting wildlife germplasm resources. Preserving dried and frozen seeds, the bank provides technological support for the protection and research, makes use of China’s wildlife germplasm resources, and plays a major part in international biodiversity conservation.
The importance of science and technology for biodiversity conservation is increasingly obvious. When remote sensor monitoring was not available, agricultural technicians had no choice but to go for field studies, which could barely meet the need for large-scale, fast and nondestructive (非破坏性的) monitoring of crop conditions and timely prevention and control of diseases and pests. Nowadays, remote sensor monitoring has been applied in agricultural production in China, allowing agricultural technicians to analyze the movements of insect pests and evaluate plant diseases and insect pests by monitoring remotely the vegetation growth, coverage, surface temperature, humidity and other indicators.
In the Internet era, information technology has made the processing of massive data possible and created wider and more convenient platforms for biodiversity conservation in China, including Chinese Virtual Herbarium, Plant Photo Bank of China, and National Animal Collection Resource Center. The emergence of databases and digital programs in recent years is driving China to turn around its seriously threatened biodiversity.
From the collection and storage of information to the management and analysis of resources, the constantly improving biodiversity information network has realized the exploration and use of massive biodiversity data, providing a solid foundation for China’s biodiversity conservation and research. Biodiversity conservation and science and technology are inextricable. Only by making science and technology a strong support for biodiversity conservation can humankind guard the Earth and build a beautiful world of harmony among all beings on the planet.
1. What can we learn about the bank from paragraph 1?A.Its crisis. | B.Its administration. | C.Its role. | D.Its staff. |
A.Evaluate plant diseases and insect pests. |
B.Go to fields to control the plant diseases. |
C.Analyze the tracks of the pests of plants. |
D.Satisfy the need to monitor crop conditions. |
A.Linked. | B.Competitive. | C.Inadequate. | D.Inessential. |
A.The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species Develops Fast |
B.Technologies Promote Chinese Biodiversity Protection |
C.China Has Made Great Efforts to Process Massive Data |
D.Information Technology Contributes Much to Many Fields |
6 . Much has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web. There are countless articles telling us how the internet has made our lives more convenient. We no longer have to wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping. We can download software whenever we need them.
Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored.
She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club.
Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to make society better. She believes that it is highly important to make sure that everyone has access to the Internet.
A.Her company has become quite successful. |
B.Many people have been helped by the club. |
C.And we benefit a great deal from the internet. |
D.She and her friends now achieve a lot in the club. |
E.She could listen to music, watch films, and explore the world. |
F.Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries. |
G.But the internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient. |
7 . Many people like to explore the Internet. Exploring the Internet is one of the most important activities of the day. The internet is one of the most important activities of the day. The Internet brings the outside world closer to people’s homes. Some people say the world is smaller than before because of the Internet.
What’s going on in other countries? How do people live in places far away? Is there a good sports game somewhere? What’s life like in the deepest part of the sea? If you want to answer all these questions , just come to the internet. Of course, people can also learn through reading or listening to the radio. But with the internet they can learn better and more easily . A lot of information can be collected at a great speed.
Can we go shopping without leaving home? Can we see a doctor without going to the hospital? Can we study without going to school? Can we draw money without going to the bank? All these things seemed to be impossible, but now they have come true.
The Internet helps us to open our eyes. The Internet also helps to open our minds. The Internet often gives us new ideas. In a word, it helps us in many ways. Great changes have taken place in our life since the use of the Internet.
1. What is second paragraph mainly about?A.We can become wise because of the Internet. |
B.We can know everything through the Internet. |
C.We can learn only through reading or listening to the radio. |
D.A lot of information can be collected at a great speed through the Internet. |
A.cook a meal without rice |
B.study without going to school |
C.go shopping without leaving home |
D.see a doctor without going to the hospital |
A.We cannot think without the Internet. |
B.We can get some new ideas from the Internet. |
C.Our minds can`t be opened unless we search the Internet. |
D.Something is wrong with our minds because of the Internet. |
A.The Internet is everything. |
B.We cannot live without the Internet. |
C.The Internet helps us a lot in many ways. |
D.We don`t need banks, schools or hospitals anymore. |
8 . The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the lunar calendar. This day is always the first full moon in the new year. Ancient people also called it Shangyuan Festival. Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in the Tang Dynasty.
Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees, or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, when the lanterns slowly rise into the air, people make wishes. Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles. The riddles are usually short, wise, and sometimes humorous (幽默的). The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character, a famous person’s name, or a place name.
The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China, they are called yuanxiao while in southern part they’re named tangyuan. Because making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity, they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members.
In old times, the Lantern Festival was also a good time for young people to find love. Watching lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other. And there were many romantic stories about this festival. A line from Xin Qiji, a poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this, “Hundreds and thousands of times I searched for her in the crowd. Suddenly I turned, and there she stood in the dim light.”
In a word, the Lantern Festival has brought us Chinese so much fun and joy over the years. We hope the young people can carry on these traditions and take pride in Chinese culture.
1. In ancient times, sky lanterns were first used for ______by Zhuge Kongming.A.ask for help | B.guessing lantern riddles |
C.making wishes | D.celebrating people’s birthdays |
A.They have different tastes. |
B.People enjoy the process of making them. |
C.They are named “yuanxiao” all over the country. |
D.People usually make them with family and friends. |
A.necessary | B.demanding | C.romantic | D.important |
9 . I believe that everything can be achieved through hard work and devotion. In life I had a
What
The day when we went, Poland was playing against Germany. Germany was the
I saw what hard work look like. I made up my mind to become the best that i could be. The
A.lesson | B.problem | C.truth | D.teacher |
A.reminds | B.suspects | C.warns | D.persuades |
A.event | B.part | C.dream | D.moment |
A.liked | B.noticed | C.wore | D.valued |
A.imagined | B.guessed | C.doubted | D.realized |
A.previous | B.same | C.following | D.other |
A.invited | B.introduced | C.took | D.allowed |
A.game | B.team | C.ball | D.activity |
A.lent | B.found | C.sold | D.bought |
A.ground | B.theater | C.stadium | D.school |
A.common | B.top | C.only | D.last |
A.best | B.newest | C.busiest | D.rapidest |
A.Then | B.Besides | C.Instead | D.Therefore |
A.play | B.learn | C.see | D.keep |
A.competed | B.scored | C.rested | D.appeared |
A.extremely | B.exactly | C.simply | D.regularly |
A.desperate | B.tired | C.hopeless | D.sad |
A.experience | B.jersey | C.star | D.determination |
A.strong | B.useful | C.successful | D.lucky |
A.reach | B.catch | C.build | D.decide |
10 . Do you often listen to music at loud volume? Over one billion young people are at risk of hearing loss because of listening to loud noise for long periods of time. Listening to music or watching a TV show at loud volume is harmful to your hearing.
The united Nations has standards for safe listening. It is not safe to listen to sounds that are louder than 85 decibels (分贝) for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15minutes. The sound of a rock concert can be about 100 decibels.
Loud noise is harmful to the inner ears. Most of us are born with about 16,000 hair cell (听毛细胞) in our inner ears. These cells notice sounds . However, listening to loud noise for a long time can make these cells work too hard and cause some of them to die. This is what causes hearing loss.Some people might think that their music isn’t all that loud. But this can depend where you are. For example, if you are in a noisy place like the subway, you might turn up your music too loud without realizing it. Later, when you listen to it at the same volume in a quiet place, you might feel uncomfortable.
The “safe level” for moist sound is the below 80 decibels for up to 40 hours a week. A level of 80 decibels is roughly equal to the noise of a subway.
1. Why are many young people at risk of hearing loss?A.They watch TV every day. |
B.They listen to music every day. |
C.They listen to loud noise in the subway. |
D.They listen to loud noise for a long time. |
A.The inner ears. |
B.The brain. |
C.The heart. |
D.The eyes. |
A.We feel comfortable when listening to loud music in a quiet place. |
B.Most people are born with about 1,600 hair cells in the inner ears. |
C.It is not safe to listen to sounds that are louder than 85dB for up to 40 hours a week. |
D.Below 80dB for up to 40 hours a week is the “safe level” for most sound. |
A.Keep the Loud Volumes |
B.Loud Noise Is Harmful to Hearing |
C.The Risk of Listening to Music |
D.Loud Noise Stops Ears from Working |