1 . Four reasons to adopt a dog

If you haven’t already experienced the unbelievable joy of adopting (收养) a dog, this year is a great time to feel the love.     1    ? Here are some great reasons.

Unconditional love

Even your closest friends and family members trouble and are troubled by you occasionally.     2     . You just take him to take a walk or just check out that wagging (摇摆) tail and happy bark when you return from work. Your dog loves you unconditionally!

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Each year, 2.7 million dogs die in shelters because there just aren’t enough people to adopt them. When you adopt from a shelter or rescue group, not only are you saving that dog, but you’re clearing up space for another animal that might need it.

You’ll never be lonely

    4    , dogs are typically more social animals, wanting to hang with their people. Whether you’re reading, or working on the computer, your dog will likely be at your side or curled up at your feet, enjoying your company. A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that dog owners are less lonely, less depressed, and are happier and have higher self-esteem than those without dogs.

It’s good for your health physically and mentally

There are all sorts of studies that show links between dog ownership and health benefits from lowering the risk of heart diseases to living longer lives.     5    , and children born into a home with a dog have a reduced risk of development all diseases.

A．You’ll save a life

B．Do you need some reasons

C．But your dog wouldn’t trouble you

D．Would you like to go to walk a dog

E．Other studies show that dogs help relieve stress

F．Unlike cats that often are quite happy doing their own thing

G．Your friends are tired of seeing your face from social media

2 . In June a massive “heat dome” baked the famously temperate Pacific Northwest, subjecting parts of Washington State, Oregon and western Canada to extreme temperatures. It is virtually impossible that heat waves like this would have occurred without climate change. Scientists estimate it was a one-in-1,000-year event. “And that’s an ‘at least,’ ” says Kristie. L. Ebi. “It could be more rare than that.” If warming reaches two degrees Cabove preindustrial levels — the threshold (阈值) that most national governments have agreed to try to avoid in hopes of reducing climate change impacts, “that event could occur every five to 10 years,” Ebi says.

“In an average year in the U.S., heat kills more people than any other type of extreme weather,” says Kristina Dahl, a climate scientist. Hundreds of people died in the recent Pacific Northwest heat wave, according to estimates: there were at least 486 deaths in British Columbia, 116 in Oregon and 78 in Washington. A recent U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found there were more than 3,500 emergency department visits for heat-related illness this past May and June in a region that includes Oregon and Washington State.

The human body functions best at 98.6 degrees F (37 degrees C). The body has mechanisms to rid itself of excess heat, most notably sweating. But at a certain point, that fails to work, causing loss of consciousness. People can eventually acclimatize to some level of heat. If you live in a hot climate or work in hot conditions for a period of weeks or months, your body becomes more efficient at sweating and cooling itself down. This process takes time, however.

As the planet warms, heat waves like these this year are becoming frighteningly common and catching climate scientists off guard. “Even a lot of our climate models that project out how frequent extreme heat will be in the future wouldn’t have necessarily predicted this level of heat for that part of the country,” Kristina Dahl says. “But then to realize that I am seeing it in my lifetime, and living it right now, is really terrifying.”

1. What does Ebi’s saying imply in Paragraph 1?

A．Heat dome has affected at least three regions.

B．Temperature reaches the threshold immediately.

C．Heat waves affect the Pacific Northwest greatly.

D．Severe weather could become frighteningly common.

2. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．Many areas are badly affected by heat waves.

B．Heat waves pose a major risk to public health.

C．More people died of illnesses in this summer.

D．Latest news on heat waves are widely reported.

3. What does the underlined word “acclimatize” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Adapt.

B．Settle.

C．Respond.

D．Object.

4. According to Kristina Dahl, the extreme heat ________.

A．ruins his normal daily life.

B．gets scientists prepared to it.

C．fails to be accurately forecast.

D．should be examined frequently.

3 . 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。

On March 31, the Eiffel Tower celebrated its 130th anniversary since it opened.     1    (original) planned to last only 20 years, the people of Paris wisely decided to keep it standing,    2     (recognize) its importance. Millions of people     3     (visit) the tower so far, according to its official website.

The tower was created by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and was first intended as the main entrance     4     the 1889 World’s Fair. It was built in a little over two years and faced criticism from some locals initially. However, it quickly captured the attention of fair visitors, attracting more than two million people. It also had a     5     (practice) use as a radio antenna during World War I.

Visitors today can choose to climb 1,665 steps or take one of the original elevator cars    6     (reach) the top. At the top of the tower,     7     the tower’s administrative office is located, guests can enjoy a drink at the champagne bar on the top floor.

Today, the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of France, representing a feeling of pride and thankfulness. It is a global icon that can bring together people from different     8    (background). The tower is not only     9     popular tourist destination but also a widely recognized symbol, a     10     (believe) held by many who appreciate its enduring charm.

4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

My best friend, Cocoa, and I live in a senior-citizen apartment complex in a lovely small town. Cocoa is a ten-year-old poodle(卷毛狗) and I am a sixty-nine-year-old lady, so you can see we both qualify as senior citizens.

Years ago, I promised myself that when I retired I would get a chocolate poodle to share my golden years. From the very beginning, Cocoa has always been exceptionally well-behaved. I never have to tell him anything more than once. He is extremely neat—when taking toys from his box to play, he always puts them back when he is finished. I have been accused of being obsessively neat, and sometimes I wonder if he mimics me or if he was born that way, too.

He is a wonderful companion. When I throw a ball for him, he picks it up in his mouth and gives it back to me. He does many amusing things that make me laugh, and when that happens, he is so delighted that he just keeps it up. I enjoy his company very much.

But almost two years ago, Cocoa did something that challenged comprehension. Was it a miracle or a coincidence? It is certainly a mystery.

One afternoon, Cocoa started acting strangely. I was sitting on the floor playing with him when he started pawing and sniffing at the right side of my chest. He had never done anything like this before, and I told him, “No.” Usually, one “no” is sufficient, but not that day. He stopped briefly, then suddenly ran toward me from the other side of the room, throwing his entire weight—eighteen pounds—at the right side of my chest. He crashed into me and I yelled in pain. It hurt more than I thought it would have.

Soon after this, I felt a lump (肿瘤). I went to the doctors, and after X-rays, tests and lab work were done, they told me I had cancer.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

When cancer starts, a wall of calcium(钙) builds to which the lump or cancer attaches itself.

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Was Cocoa just aware of what he was doing?

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5 . Dogs have a different way of seeing the world compared to human beings. As a result of this, they heavily rely on their body language to pass their messages to people.     1     . You will be shocked at some of these signs from your dog, because believe it or not, there are some that you might have never thought of.

    2     when you see your dog raising its paw. This is a behavior displayed mostly by puppies and other small dogs. Whenever puppies want to eat, they will raise their paws or put them out for their mother. So when it does the same to you, it just means they need some attention and affection.

If you pay close attention to your dog, you will notice that at some point it will curl up just like a fox. In such cases, the paws will be curled up underneath their bodies and their tail will be well wrapped around them. This shows that the dog is probably feeling cold. Curling up helps them keep more body heat.    3    .

    4    . But unfortunately this mostly means that the dog lacks some important nutrients. It could also mean that they are trying to digest their food well considering how fibrous（含纤维的） grass is. You should also be very careful because this could also indicate that your dog has worms in their intestines（肠道） or is dehydrated and it is trying to get water from the grass.     5     .

A．Dogs may sometimes be grass-eating animals

B．Eating grass is not the most uncommon thing for a dog

C．Read the text to find out more on what your dog is trying to tell you

D．It’s a sign that they want to play or simply need something from you

E．You may feel the joy of your dog or feel it cute to see such baby-like gesture

F．If this happens a lot, take your dog to the vet to ensure their safety

G．If you see your dog doing this, throw a blanket over them to help them feel warmer

6 . In today’s world, where the consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, the need for energy conservation has never been more pressing.     1    .

Use your laptop more than your desktop

Laptops use an average of 20 to 50 watts of electricity to run, whereas desktop computers use an average of 60 to 200 watts of electricity to run. The reason for this is that laptops run off of battery power and desktops are continuously plugged into a power source that drains energy.

    2    . Not only does this help reduce your energy usage, but it also optimizes your laptop’s battery life to last longer.

Charge your phone in airplane mode and before bedtime

While charging, switch your phone to airplane mode, so that the phone does not slow down the charging process by continually burning energy trying to connect with cell phone towers and plot your location with its GPS function. When you switch to airplane mode your phone charges more quickly.

The brighter the screen setting, the more power it uses and vibration uses more energy than a ringtone.     3    , therefore less energy consumption. And remember-unplug your charger if not in use!

Unplug mobile phone and laptop chargers

Always unplug electronics and appliances when not in use.     4    . When the power strip is left on, the devices plugged into it continue to use energy and actually increase your energy usage. The Northern Resources Defense Council found that devices in sleep or standby mode account for about one- quarter of all residential energy consumption.

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Reduce your carbon footprint by organizing your files and eliminating unnecessary data from cloud storage! Companies offering cloud data storage need warehouses filled with servers running nonstop. These data centers consume massive amounts of energy since they require AC systems to avoid overheating.

A．Low Power Mode also saves battery life

B．Delete unwanted files from cloud storage

C．Saving energy is now easier with these tips from UNICEF

D．Therefore, energy conservation has never been more pressing

E．Unused electronic appliances may produce harm to the environment

F．Deenergization will save you energy, money, and can prevent electrical fires

G．Make sure to unplug your laptop from the power source once it’s fully charged

7 . In 2014, a second year student at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts went to Beijing Zoo with friends. Little did he know that an encounter at the aquarium there would ________ a lifelong passion. As Xu Yitang ________ corals of complex shapes in the glow of the tank’s light, a sense of wonder washed over him. Lost in the beauty and ________ of the creatures, he spent the entire afternoon in front of the tank.

Today, Xu, a Beijing native, has ________ Hainan Province, where he serves as a coral ________ for a Sanya-based tropical biological laboratory.

Each day, he spends several hours diving deep under the waves to observe and ________ the growth of the creatures that ________ him all those years ago. In the laboratory, he would film ________ videos of the artificial coral breeding system to explain the relationship between corals and reefs. His goal was to raise ________ and knowledge about corals, so that people can learn how to protect them ________.

Xu is actively engaged on social media platforms like Sina Weibo, where he regularly shares ________ amazing photos and entertaining videos of corals. He aims to encourage individuals to ________ to protecting coral: reefs and the oceans as a whole from the ________ impact of climate change and human activities.

While pursuing his passion to protect corals, he met his life partner, Liu Xiwen, through their ________ hobby of diving in Hainan. The couple have been invited to share their stories in the recently released online program Burning Youth that aims to use documentary shorts and ________ studio interviews to present the inspiring stories of young Chinese people from various walks of life.

1.

A．celebrate

B．change

C．excite

D．strengthen

2.

A．watched over

B．gazed on

C．spied on

D．looked into

3.

A．mystery

B．vitality

C．prosperity

D．nobility

4.

A．decided on

B．settled in

C．flown to

D．adapted to

5.

A．collector

B．gardener

C．enthusiast

D．conservationist

6.

A．analyze

B．trace

C．document

D．boost

7.

A．attracted

B．ruled

C．broke

D．cured

8.

A．fundamental

B．educational

C．environmental

D．biological

9.

A．status

B．standard

C．awareness

D．fondness

10.

A．positively

B．effectively

C．actively

D．comprehensively

11.

A．actually

B．naturally

C．scientifically

D．visually

12.

A．take time

B．take charge

C．take side

D．take action

13.

A．destructive

B．aggressive

C．passive

D．active

14.

A．widespread

B．cultivated

C．shared

D．agreed

15.

A．in-charge

B．in-depth

C．in-width

D．in-store

8 . The Maasai people are the most easily identifiable in Kenya with their very colorful clothing and ornaments on the body. They live a nomadic life, raising and hunting animals near some of Kenya’s most visited wildlife parks.     1    

It is a tradition for a young Maasai man, called a moran in the Maasai language, to kill a lion alone with a spear to show that he is a man. With the kill, a moran would be able to win a “lion name” and admiration among young women.     2     Instead, the young Maasai will take part in a javelin (标枪) throwing competition at an event called the Maasai Olympics.

Mingati Samanya, at the age of 69, is one of the Maasai elders. During his youth, Samanya killed two lions to show he was a man.     3     Samanya is now among the elders who are trying to push the young Maasai to do something different to prove themselves, which includes participating in javelin throwing, jumping and other activities in the community Olympics.

    4     In the past, they killed lions and didn’t get any benefit from it. Right now, when the morans throw a javelin, run or jump, they get not just medals, but also some money.     5     Thanks to the Maasai Olympics and its appealing practice in particular, the lion population in parts of the Kimana Sanctuary (保护区) near Mount Kilimanjaro has increased 10 times over the last 20 years.

A．It can help provide for their families.

B．Quite often women also join in the events.

C．That is how he had the “lion name” Mingati.

D．Here comes how they protect the rights of the Maasai.

E．But the Maasai seem to be ending the tradition.

F．However, their hunting has often been taken as a threat to the lions.

G．On a Saturday, the morans near Kimana will compete for rewards.

9 . Architects often spend months or even years perfecting a design to express their ideas more clearly, convey additional information, or outline the right proportions for a building. However, the urgent issue of climate change is placing new demands on their work. For example, in July, Super Typhoon Doksuri battered China, affecting more than 2.66 million people in Fujian Province alone.

Green architecture that conserves energy and reduces carbon dioxide emissions offers a solution, and concerted efforts have been made in diverse research fields over the past three decades to minimize heat loss. In addition, new buildings have to be tailored to the needs of people’s lifestyles.

Ren Jun, a professor at Tianjin University’s School of Architecture, who designed the first near-zero energy house in China in December 2019, said, “You can construct low-energy, environmentally-friendly houses, but if the interior design and environmental quality don’t meet residents’ requirements, these properties won’t be suitable to live in.”

The near-zero energy house, located-in Banbidian village in Beijing’s southern district of Daxing, won the International Design Award in the United States in January last year. The 400-square-meter property, which stands at the entrance to the village, runs on solar power gathered from rooftop panels, with the addition of a small amount of power from the grid (电网).

Ren said the first obstacle to conserving energy in the property was heat retention, which he attempted to achieve by keeping the indoor temperature at a certain level. The property is divided into five areas: a solar garden in the front yard, a central lounge, a water courtyard, a sponge zone, and a back room. For the exterior walls, Ren used three types of insulation (隔热层), including plastic foam, each about 25 centimeters thick.

Ren also looked for ways to deal with emissions at the house. He decided to install a ventilator, which pipes air that is polluted and replaces it with fresh air from outside in every room at the property.

Ren said it would take three to five years before more ultralow or near-zero energy buildings appeared in Chinese cities.

1. Which is not an important factor for designing green houses?

A．Energy consumption.	B．Carbon emission.
C．People’s lifestyle.	D．Architecture style.

2. What can we conclude about the nero-zero energy house?

A．The house consumes little electricity.

B．The house is deliberately designed to keep heat.

C．The house is equipped with many intelligent facilities.

D．The house is the first International Design Award-winning building in China.

3. What did Ren do to build up the house?

A．He designed the house in five stories to trap heat in it.

B．He applied 75 centimeters of plastic foam to exterior walls.

C．He tailored the interior design to the demand of local people.

D．He installed a ventilator to cut down carbon dioxide emissions.

4. Which is the best title for the passage?

A．Green Homes Offer Hope amid Climate Change

B．Green Houses Feature Near-Zero Energy Consumption

C．Ren Jun Won the International Design Award

D．China Strives for Low Carbon Strategy with Green Houses

10 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

Mount Fanjing National Nature Reserve is located in the northeastern part of Tongren City in the Province of Guizhou. With a total area of 43,411 hectares (公顷) and 96.5 percent forest     1     (cover), this nature reserve is home to many rare and endangered species such as the grey snub-nosed monkey, the Chinese Dove tree, the Fanjingshan Fir tree,     2     an old-growth forest eco-system. Inside the nature reserve, one can find layer upon layer of mountains and valleys, clear streams     3     (flow) into deep blue lakes, and mighty frozen waterfalls     4     form shimmering ice cascades in winter, making for     5     even more spectacular landscape.

In January of 2013, Tongren City officially applied     6     (consider) as a world heritage site. In October of the same year, Fanjing    7     (add) to China’s tentative (试验性的) list of national natural heritage. In February of this year, together with UNESCO, China formally supported the application of Guizhou’s Mount Fanjing     8     World Heritage status (地位): These applications aim to protect, Mount Fanjing’s old-growth forest ecosystem and rare flora and fauna, while at the same time exploiting     9     (it) ecological products, promoting sustainable local socio-economic development, and     10     (ultimate) achieving a productive balance between protection and development.