1 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

In India, a lot of elephants aren’t wild. Instead, they are domesticated (驯养的). They aren’t kept as pets,     1     as working animals. Every working elephant has its own keeper. An elephant and its keeper meet for the first time when they are both young.     2     (develop) a strong and lasting relationship, the elephant and its keeper grow up together. In fact,     3     (they) relationship continues for the rest of the elephant’s life — perhaps 40 years. Lots of elephants work in the forest,     4     (move) heavy trees after they are cut down. Some give rides to tourists, or carry people during     5     (celebrate) and festivals. Keepers try to take good care of their elephants, feeding them well and giving them     6     bath at the end of the working day.

Another animal     7     is treated in a special way in India is the cow. Cows are     8     (protect) animals, so they aren’t kept on farms or killed     9     food, although people do use their milk. So in India you can often see cows walking around in a town or city, and nobody tries to control them. If they sit down in the middle of the road, people     10     (usual) try to keep away from them. Do you think it’s interesting?

2 . Michael Yellowlees set off to complete a 5, 000-mile walk across Canada in the spring of 2021,wearing a kilt(短褶裙）and carrying a few items in a handcart,including a guitar. The 32-year-oldmusician from Dunkeld, Scotland,walked from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the east coast of Newfoundland on the edge of the North Atlantic with his pet dog, Luna, an Alaskan husky,by his side.

Speaking about the Scottish Highlands, Mr Yellowlees said, "It is a beautiful landscape,but with a strong sense of sadness because of the absence of woodland,wildlife and people. So I decided to walk across the great wildernesses of Canada to raise funds for Trees for Life,a Scottish rewilding   charity,and its work to restore(恢复）Scotland's Caledonian Forest. ”

The enthusiastic walker shared some of his experiences, including meeting black bears and hearing wolves cry loudly at night. He also mentioned a moment when he lost Luna after she jumped out of a little boat during a trip in the waterway section of the Trans Canada Trail in Northern Ontario.

Yet Mr Yellowlees was deeply touched by the warmth of the people along the way. In every town and village, people offered him food,shelter and donations. And he was accompanied into towns and cities by marching pipe bands and interviewed by newspapers, the radio and TV.

Steve Micklewright , chief executive officer of Trees for Life,said, “We followed Michael's journey across Canada with respect and admiration. Restoring native habitats and wildlife to the Highlands is a big task that no one can do alone. But Michael's extraordinary journey is proof that an individual can really make a difference. "

Bob Davidson,one of Michael Yellowlees' friends, said, “This is not a slow walk in the park,but a long march with heavy equipment on the rough road at an incredible pace. He's an amazing guy.”

1. Why did Michael start the journey?

A．To spread Scottish culture across the world.

B．To support an environmental organization.

C．To find some inspiration for his new songs.

D．To do some research on endangered animals.

2. According to Paragraph 3, Michael's journey

A．involved great challenges	B．was full of excitement and fun
C．was troubled by his lack of preparation	D．once made him regret his decision

3. What is mentioned in Paragraph 4?

A．Many locals wished to join Michael.

B．Michael's story was made into a TV series.

C．The action of Michael attracted wide attention.

D．Michael made donations to poor people along the way.

4. Which of the following may Steve Micklewright agree with?

A．Those who aim high can work miracles.

B．It is not wise to take a long journey alone.

C．The restoration of the Highlands is not as difficult as expected.

D．Michael's journey proves the importance of great survival skills.

3 . When I was eight years old, I entered an art contest hosted by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and I won. I was so excited, but I didn’t even know what “endangered” meant at that time. That night, I asked my mom and we found out there were over 6,000 endangered species (物种)! I felt sad and angry. I told my mom I would like to help save them. She asked me, “How?” And I told her my plan.

She said once I painted ten, she’d create a Facebook page for me. To my mom’s surprise, I had 10 paintings done in 5 days. My Facebook page becomes a platform where I publish new works, share my opinions and raise people’s environmental awareness.

Facebook reporters came to interview me and wrote my story in the Community Voices and then many other websites shared it, making me shoot to fame overnight. My Facebook followers increased rapidly and some offered me money for an art exhibition. One of my paintings was sold at the Wolf Conservation Center by auction (拍卖) for $25,000 this summer.

At the age of 13, I have created more than three hundred paintings of endangered species. I use my website to sell them, and I also donate (捐赠) them and auction them to raise money to support the organizations I work with like IFAW, The Wolf Conservation Center in New York, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots and REST. I did a lot of research before choosing those organizations because I wanted to make sure the money I donated would be used for protecting wildlife and their natural homes. Those organizations have helped my dreams come true. Up to now I have donated $69,000, and my goal is $100,000.

We all have an important role to play and if we work together, we will change the world. We need to be brave and original; we should stand out and speak up. It isn’t always easy or popular but being true to ourselves is the bravest thing we can do.

1. What plan did the author most probably tell her mother?

A．To find out the number of endangered species.

B．To raise people’s awareness of animal protection.

C．To create a Facebook page for endangered species.

D．To sell her paintings to help save endangered species.

2. What does the underlined part “shoot to fame” mean in Paragraph 3?

A．Highly stressed.

B．Make my fortune.

C．Widely known.

D．Go wild with delight.

3. Which of the following best describes the author?

A．Talented and caring.	B．Patient and brave.
C．Independent and creative.	D．Friendly and curious.

4. How does the author work with organizations like IFAW and REST?

A．She sells her paintings to them.

B．She does a lot of research about them.

C．She offers them money to protect wildlife.

D．She paints endangered species for them.

5. What can we learn from the author’s experience?

A．We should learn to be more creative.

B．We should express our opinions bravely.

C．We should raise money to support organizations.

D．We should try our best to make the world a better place.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A new study found that    1    (own) a pet— particularly a dog—is good for the owner’s heart health.

The study looked at 1,768 people from Czech Republic and assessed (评估) them on seven kinds of health    2     (behave). Researchers then    3     (compare) the heart health scores of pet owners with those who didn’t own pets.

“In general, people       4     owned any pet were more likely to do more physical activities, better diet and blood sugar at an ideal (理想的) level,” researcher Andrea Maugeri said.“People who owned a dog can get the greatest     5     (beneficial) from having a pet.”

“Keeping a pet could be a    6     (hope) way of improving heart health,” Maugeri added, “because it would make you have a more    7     (physical) active lifestyle.”

In fact, the study is not the first to suggest that dogs can do good    8     our hearts. In 2013, the AHA said that dog owners have a    9     (low) risk of heart disease than people who don’t keep dogs because people with dogs    10     (be) more physically active.

5 . Some people have come up with a creative solution with monster-inspired (以怪物为灵感的) art works to deal with the flood of cicada (蝉) shells that have cropped up across the country.

The species, Brood X, have come to states across the eastern and southern U.S. A lot of cicadas deposited their shells in states including Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Normally, people have no choice but to deal with the shells wherever they go. However, a recently rediscovered art piece from 2018 has encouraged others to copy it.

Alex from Michigan created a big monster-inspired art work out of dozens or even hundreds of cicada shells. The monster took inspiration from old Japanese monster movies and shows, like Godzilla, Ultraman or Super Sentai— the show that Power Rangers is based on.

The interesting art work led to similar works from other artists. Albert, a student of University of Maryland, created a copy of a monster in Xenomorph. He said, “We are taking action! Getting ready for the coming risk of cicada shells with some art inspiration from Alex’s creations and other cicada shell artists will be there.”

The art is so unbelievable that FOX ran a fact-check on the art. The result is “yes”. People are harvesting hundreds of cicada shells to make monster-inspired art works.

Some curious people, such as Alice and Mary, are learning to make a cicada statue (雕像) of the monster Baltan in Ultraman step by step. Some people have taken a normal approach and simply create art inspired by cicadas. In New Jersey, people create life-size painted cicadas on sidewalks.

1. Why did the American people make monster-inspired art works?

A．To solve the problem caused by cicada shells,

B．To create a kind of interesting art work.

C．To help cicadas go to the whole country.

D．To copy the movies and shows of monster.

2. Which can explain the underlined word “deposited” in paragraph 2?

A．Found.

B．Left.

C．Destroyed.

D．Changed.

3. What’s Albert’s attitude to the art form?

A．Unfriendly.

B．Uncertain.

C．Curious.

D．Positive.

4. What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph?

A．Many cicadas are leaving the cities of America.

B．It’s difficult for people to make the statue of Baltan.

C．The solution has become popular among American people.

D．American people are competing with each other in art works.

6 . There was no need to consult my smart-watch to know that we had climbed to an altitude of more than 4,500 meters._________discomfort serves as a warning system on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

After a four-hour journey, our coach_________a parking lot in Madoi county, a sprawling herding district in the northwestern province of Qinghai. I got off and took a walk, but it felt like hard work. What seemed like a slightly dazed feeling at lower place—such as when I visited Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region, in 2019 at about 3,000 meters above sea level—had_________into a severe headache because of the thin air.

As the air pressure_________rapidly, my sunscreen bottle swelled and its_________spilled out. Trees were a rare_________. The soil was frozen. Rice tasted half-cooked.

I_________a small hotel, where about 35 doctors and journalists would stay for the next few days as part of a volunteer medical program. I was assigned a roommate, a photojournalist in his 50s. We climbed_________of stairs carrying suitcases packed with winter clothes and other necessities to_________the sunburn-producing ultraviolet. The climb clearly worsened our symptoms. We were both breathless when we reached our room.

Cracks could be seen meandering across the walls of the room, a warning sign of the quake’s destruction and a__________that the danger had not gone away.

It certainly hadn’t. At about midnight, a magnitude 4.8 quake__________the county and made my roommate and I—both __________because of the discomfort we were feeling—jump out of our beds.

We scrambled for our clothes and shoes and argued about whether we had enough time to run outside. Before we had reached agreement, the shaking had stopped. The street our room overlooked was quickly__________with people, and my sixth sense for survival told me to join those life-cherishing people downstairs, but the__________told me to stay put.

The older man and I stared at each other and then decided to creep back to our beds, but we kept our pants on, just__________.

1.

A．Bodily

B．Heart

C．Verbal

D．Eye

2.

A．pulled out

B．stopped by

C．pulled over

D．pulled into

3.

A．lengthened

B．worsened

C．lessened

D．weakened

4.

A．fell

B．rose

C．increased

D．applied

5.

A．pressure

B．contents

C．water

D．cap

6.

A．sight

B．type

C．style

D．scene

7.

A．signed up

B．walked into

C．checked up

D．checked into

8.

A．several

B．flights

C．few

D．steps

9.

A．survive

B．save

C．use

D．waste

10.

A．note

B．reminder

C．view

D．site

11.

A．came

B．broke

C．struck

D．scared

12.

A．awake

B．sleepy

C．quiet

D．ill

13.

A．credited

B．accompanied

C．flooded

D．covered

14.

A．danger

B．discomfort

C．disbelief

D．destruction

15.

A．in comfort

B．in relief

C．in case

D．in vain

7 . Malaysia, in Southeast Asia, is a great combination of history and modernization, and is a great tourist spot. The place is a cultural mixing bowl of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous customs and heritage, and while for most people, the name Malaysia only brings pictures of Kuala Lumpur, there is a lot more to it. Let us take a look at some best places to visit in Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur

The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, is a common favourite. Unlike most of the cities in the world, it is more than where the visitor lands and then goes off to other places, because Kuala Lumpur itself offers a lot. The beautiful skyline, adorned by Menara KL Tower and Petronas Tower, is a must-see. The Perdana Lake Gardens is another great sight. Excellent transport system is ready to help explore the city sights. The cuisine is a must-try, what with the mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian influence.

Penang

Penang is one of the best places to visit in Malaysia. This big island on the west coast of Malaysia is one that the country is proud of, and for valid reasons. For one, its historic capital city, George Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, what with its landmark homes, fort, temples and museums. Penang offers an excellent spread, including some incredible street food. Some of the best treats and tastes are available at the food joints lining the waterfront esplanade named Gurney Drive.

Selangor

Selangor defines the most developed and populated states of Malaysia, closely following the urban sprawl of Kuala Lumpur. It has the National Zoo of Malaysia and a Formula One racetrack. There are theme parks including indoor snow parks frequented by hordes of travelers. It is a hot shopping zone, and the country's gambling capital, Gentling Highlands. Contrarily, there are the Batu Caves with Hindu shrines. Along the river in Kuala Selangor, one can see the exotic abundance of fireflies.

Malaysian Borneo

In contrast to the bright lights and concrete of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Borneo offers an abundance of green rain-forests and wildlife. It is the third largest island in the world and definitely one of the best places to visit in Malaysia. It often goes forgotten by those who stay fascinated by the mainland. But one must not miss Borneo's repertoire of natural wonders. Only a short, cheap flight away lies the options of scuba diving in Sabah, caving in Sarawak, and the many other adventures.

1. What will most people think of when hearing the word Malaysia?

A．Pictures about Malaysia capital	B．Cultural combination
C．Various customs and heritages	D．History plus modernization

2. How is Kuala Lumpur different from most cities in the world as a tourist spot?

A．Visitors might stay longer there.

B．Visitors might go away after a brief stay.

C．It has much more to offer to its visitors.

D．It is commonly favored by visitors.

3. Which of the following is a fairly good choice for those who are tired of city sights?

A．Malaysian Borneo

B．Selangor

C．Penang

D．Malaysia

8 . Human beings use animals for a lot of purposes, including research. By studying animals, it is possible to learn information that cannot be learned in any other way. Animals are used in research when there is a need to find out what happens in the whole living body. There are four main reasons why animals are used in research.

Adding to scientific knowledge through basic biological research helps us understand how living things work, and use that understanding for the benefit(利益)of both humans and animals. The study of animals is an important part of the whole research process. The bodies of animals are like humans’ in the way that they perform many important functions(功能) such as breathing, movement, sight, and hearing. To treat disease, doctors and scientists must understand how the healthy body works.

Humans and animals share hundreds of illnesses, so animals can act as models for the study of human illness. For example, rabbits suffer form emphysema, a lung problem that makes it hard to catch their breath. Dogs suffer from cancer, bleeding disorders and so on. Cats suffer from some of the same vision loss as humans. From such models we learn how diseases affect the body and more.]

Once researchers learn more about a particular disease, animals are used to develop and test the treatments. For example, medicines for Parkinson’s disease have been developed by using animal models with Parkinson’s-like symptoms(症状). Models such as these are an important part of using biological research to solve real medical problems.

New medicines need testing because researchers must test both the beneficial and the harmful effects of a medicine on a living body. A medicine must be tested in a suitable animal model before clinical trials(临床试验) in humans can take place.

1. According to Paragraph 2, why are animals used in research?

A．They may be healthier than humans.

B．Their bodies are simpler than humans’.

C．They may have the same diseases as humans.

D．Their bodies are like humans’ in many functions.

2. How does the author support his statement in Paragraph 3?

A．By listing figures.

B．By giving examples.

C．By comparing humans with animals.

D．By showing some research finding.

3. The author mentions Parkinson’s disease to ________.

A．introduce a new discovery of medicine

B．prove that animals have the same disease

C．explain how to use animals for testing new medicines

D．gather more information about Parkinson’s symptoms

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Tests in animals should be carried out legally.

B．Not all new medicines can be tested in animals.

C．New medicines must be first tested in animal models.

D．Not all medicines have both beneficial and harmful effects.

9 . Can you imagine that an animal has helped save your life several times? Well, I sure do! His name is Sophia and he is a dog. We named him after my mom's old motorcycle. He was a tiny, playful little dog when we first got him. Sophia has been my hero because he has helped save my life four times.

The first time was during the early morning. Sophia slept on the warm carpet while I slept in my bed. Before I went to bed, I took a candy into my room with me. It was the one I couldn't have. Soon, I ate it. Very quickly, my throat started to become big, like a balloon filling with air.

Sophia jumped up from his carpet and ran up and down the hallway as fast as his feet could run. Sophia ran into my parents' room and barked loudly, trying to wake up my parents who were sleeping. My parents got up and Sophia quickly led them into my room and called 911. Sophia helped save my life. He has saved my life 3 more times since then and is always at my side. Sophia is seven years old and is very healthy! Sophia is a friend to me in many ways.

1. Why was the writer in danger?

A．Because she ate some beef.	B．Because her throat was broken.
C．Because she ate a big candy.	D．Because she put a balloon in a mouth.

2. How does the author think of Sophia?

A．Happy and funny.	B．Clever and helpful.
C．Funny and healthy.	D．Happy and interesting.

3. What's the best title of the passage?

A．Learn to feed a dog.	B．My hero Sophia.
C．Call 911 when you are in danger.	D．Don't eat candy.

10 . “The Life of Pi” is about a teenage boy from India, called Pi, who travels across the Pacific Ocean in a lifeboat. His companion (同伴) in the lifeboat is an enormous tiger. It was written by the Canadian author Yann Martel, and has sold seven million copies worldwide.

At the start of the book, we learn about Pi's childhood in India. His father is a zookeeper and the family live in a house in the zoo. Pi and his brother help their father in the zoo and learn to look after the animals. When Pi is sixteen, his family decide to close the zoo and move to Canada. They sell some of the animals to zoos in North America and the family take the animals with them on a ship to Canada. On the way, there is a terrible storm and the ship sinks. Sadly, Pi's family and the ship's sailors die in the storm. Pi finds himself in a lifeboat with a hyena, zebra, orangutan and a tiger. When he sees the animals, Pi is scared and he jumps into the ocean. Then he remembers there are sharks in the ocean and he climbs back into the lifeboat. One by one, the animals in the lifeboat kill and eat each other, till only Pi and the tiger are left alive. Luckily for Pi, there is some food and water on the lifeboat, but he soon needs to start catching fish. He feeds the fish to the tiger to stop it killing and eating him. He also uses a whistle and his knowledge of animals from the zoo to control the tiger.

Pi and the tiger spend 227 days in the lifeboat. They live through terrible storms and are burnt by the Pacific sun. They are often hungry and ill. Sometimes, Pi is happy and hopeful, but sometimes he feels sad and lonely. Finally, they arrive at the coast of Mexico, but you will have to read the book to find out what happens in the end!

1. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To tell us a story.	B．To introduce a book.
C．To make an advertisement.	D．To introduce a film.

2. Why do they take the animals on a ship to Canada?

A．They don't want to leave them in India.

B．They want to make them a home on the ship.

C．They don't want to sell the animals to others.

D．They take them along to their new owner.

3. What happens on the family's trip to Canada?

A．They meet a storm and only Pi survives.

B．The tiger kills Pi's family and the sailors.

C．Pi finds a lifeboat and saves all the animals.

D．Pi lives peacefully with the animals.

4. Which of the following words best describes Pi?

A．Kind, honest and helpful.	B．Weak, selfish and careless.
C．Playful, naughty and energetic.	D．Clever, brave and strong minded.