1 . When water is cold, people will find it uncomfortable to swim. Wetsuits(潜水服）can help keep people warm.    1    So wetsuits are important. In many water sports, you can find people wearing them.

The wetsuit doesn't have a long history. According to studies, the wetsuit only began during WWII when Italians started wearing wetsuits that were made of rubber. And it was widely believed in 1951, Hugh Bradner began working to improve the equipment.     2    

Now there are many kinds of wetsuits. Contrary to what some may think, wetsuits do not work by keeping the diver(潜水员）dry; they are designed to let water into the suit. This thin layer of water is trapped（保存）between the diver and the suit. And it's allowed to move between the skin of the diver and the inside layer.     3    And it can help keep the diver comfortable during the diving process. That's why it's important to have a nice, tight fit for a wetsuit.

    4    The shorter wetsuit often provides cover for the main part of people's bodies. This kind of wetsuit works well with boating, water skiing, swimming, etc. A longer wetsuit can completely cover the body, including long legs.With more protection for the body, it may be used in cool weather conditions.

Wetsuits can also differ in thickness. They range from about 0. 5mm to 8mm in thickness. It's true that thicker wetsuits are more likely to affect your movement.     5    Generally, the colder the water you plan to dive in, the thicker the wetsuit should be.

A．But they're much better at giving you warmth.

B．As for the difference, wetsuits can differ in size.

C．The history of the wetsuit is an interesting story.

D．This led to the development of a kind of new wetsuit.

E．Many wetsuits are very light and easy to wear and take off.

F．As a result, the water gradually warms up to body temperature.

G．And they can provide protection from the sun and cuts from rocks.

2 . Ever since 3 years old, Peyton has always longed for a pug (哈巴狗). As much as Peyton’s parents wanted to get him one at the time, he wasn’t _________ . He had been diagnosed with autism (自闭症), which he needed to adjust to before taking on even more _________ .

Since then, Peyton has worked hard and has shown great _________ both at school and home. That’s why, after seven years, his parents decided it was finally _________ to get him the pug he always wanted! But rather than telling him the news _________ , they got the pup while he was at school and planned the perfect pug _________ .

When Peyton got home, he was _________ that the family dog had caught a bunny (兔子) and that they needed his help to _________ it. Since this type of thing is pretty common for them, he didn’t _________ anything as he prepared to catch the “ bunny ” his mom had ____________ under a cardboard box. But as soon as the box was ____________ , it took no time for Peyton to burst into tears of ____________ — that was the pug that he has always wanted.

What an unforgettable experience for this ____________ boy! He couldn’t be more ____________ for his parents’ kindness. The parents ____________ the hardworking boy in the very best way and hoped that Peyton could get a new life. Hats off to this thoughtful parents!

1.

A．weak

B．ready

C．afraid

D．young

2.

A．principle

B．education

C．resolution

D．responsibility

3.

A．contribution

B．influence

C．improvement

D．passion

4.

A．time

B．turn

C．chance

D．pleasure

5.

A．quickly

B．directly

C．clearly

D．loudly

6.

A．hunt

B．hide

C．rescue

D．reveal

7.

A．told

B．warned

C．reminded

D．convinced

8.

A．guard

B．free

C．cook

D．examine

9.

A．recognize

B．realize

C．suspect

D．understand

10.

A．trapped

B．discovered

C．raised

D．saved

11.

A．repaired

B．replaced

C．lifted

D．broken

12.

A．sympathy

B．depression

C．guilt

D．joy

13.

A．honest

B．brave

C．smart

D．sweet

14.

A．grateful

B．hopeful

C．sorrowful

D．helpful

15.

A．comforted

B．surprised

C．confused

D．discouraged

3 . When Byron Thanarayen and his wife Melissa returned to their home recently, their 13-year-old dog named Chucky was completely wet. The couple assumed the dog had splashed around in his water bowl and made a mess in the house. When no evidence could be found inside, they turned to their security footage (录像).

What they saw made the blood freeze in their veins. Chucky was walking near their backyard swimming pool when he stumbled (绊倒) and fell in. Since the dog is so tiny, he was unable to get a purchase on the slick sides of the pool.   Instead, he paddled around, searching in vain for a way out. After a few desperate moments, the couple's other dog appeared on the scene. Jessie is a 7-year-old dog who became noticeably upset when she saw her friend struggling to keep his head above the water. She began circling the pool's edge, following Chucky as if she was encouraging him not to give up.

For 34 minutes, Jessie worked to rescue her friend. She repeatedly tried to grab hold of the smaller dog with her mouth, but Chucky kept slipping out of her grasp. Finally, after several failed attempts, Jessie succeeded in grasping Chucky's neck and dragging him out of the pool.

When Byron and Melissa realized Jessie was a hero, they were unspeakably grateful for their sweet girl! “We still struggle to watch that video today, just thinking of what could have happened if Jessie was not there,” Byron said. “I'm really proud of her, considering she is the youngest.” The family now plans to install a pool cover to keep their pets safe. Thankfully, they have a wonderful life-dog on duty just in case anything ever goes wrong!

1. What was the couple's first thought finding their messy house?

A．Someone had broken in.

B．The dogs had been too naughty.

C．They had forgotten to clean the house.

D．Chucky had swum again in the swimming pool.

2. How did the couple feel when they found the evidence?

A．Shocked.	B．Scared.
C．Excited.	D．Annoyed.

3. What did Jessie do to help her friend?

A．She encouraged him to stay above the water.

B．She circled the pool's edge to find a way out.

C．She used her mouth to pull him out of the pool.

D．She ran out immediately to ask others for help.

4. Which words can describe Jessie?

A．Clever and inspiring.	B．Wise and energetic.
C．Naughty and lazy.	D．Brave and loving.

4 . 上星期日，你班组织了一次到the City Lake 的骑自行车观光活动。请你为班级的英语角写一篇短文，介绍这次活动，题目已经给出。
内容包括： 1.活动过程；2.个人感受
注意：写作词数应为80左右

A Cycling Tour

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5 . Can People Really Learn to "Speed Read”？

There never seems to be enough time to read these days. With so many books and articles—especially on social media——the ability to read faster could be a life-changer.     1    The problem is that true speed reading without any loss in comprehension isn't supported by the science.

“Speed reading is not actually possible," said Elizabeth Schotter, a scientist at the University of South Florida.    2     You have to first see the word, understand its meaning, relate the word to its context, and then figure out where to point your eyes next.

Some books and classes train people to read whole passages all at once by scanning text in a zigzag（之字形）pattern. These methods suggest that our eyes make wasted movements when looking back and forth over words. But studies find that the limit to reading comprehension is the ability to recognize words.     3    

In recent years, numerous apps have claimed they can boost reading speed. These apps display text just one word at a time, one after another at a certain rate.     4     But again, the eyes sometimes have to go back and reread words to fully grasp text. Research has found that your eyes pick up important information beyond the word in focus, which is simply not possible if you can only read one word at a time.

    5    You probably can't dramatically increase your speed, but research suggests you can get a little faster by improving your vocabulary and simply reading more. Good thing there's plenty to read. Enjoy it.

A．So is there a way to become a faster reader?

B．Is the scientific community doubtful about speed reading?

C．So adjusting eye movements probably won't help you read faster.

D．Most people who claim to be speed-reading are actually skimming.

E．That way, your eyes are forced to focus on the word in front of you.

F．Reading is a complex task that requires cooperation between mental systems.

G．That is why so many classes, books and apps claim they can get you to read faster.

6 . The world has spent a long time living with the pandemic. But many people have become lazy about protecting their safety. Are you spending time indoors and unmasked with trusted friends? Or eating in restaurants or making more trips to the grocery store? New types of COVID-19 mean you should try to cut back on exposure. And where you can, double down on basic safety.     1    .     .

Wear masks

The N95 mask is the gold standard. It may cost too much or be hard to find. A cloth mask does a good job of filtering particles that cause infection.     2     — two cloth layers with a filter in the middle. Double masking is the best answer when you find yourself around strangers. The KF94 mask is a good bet.

    3    

If you go to the store two or three times a week, cut back to once a week. If you have been spending 30 to 45 minutes in the grocery store, cut down your time in the store.     4    . If you are waiting in line, be mindful of staying at least six feet apart from the people ahead and behind you. Try using delivery services or curbside pickup.

Spend less time indoors with people who are not from your household. If you must spend time with others, wear your best mask. Be sure any space is well ventilated (通风)(open windows and doors). Keep the visit as short as possible.     5    

The coronavirus vaccine may or may not be the solution. As of now, you are the best answer. Take care. Do not let your guard down!

A．Wash your hands frequently

B．Spend less time with others

C．The best mask has three layers

D．Don’t stay outdoors alone for a long time

E．If the market is crowded, come back later

F．It is still best to minimize your social activities

G．Here are two important ideas about how to stay safe

7 . Another year of college entrance examination is coming. You will soon say goodbye to high school to college. Some people say that the university is a melting pot while others say that it is a plastic surgery hospital. It can be seen that the four years have a great impact on a person.     1     Let’s take a look together!

Holding back unpleasant information.

Yesterday you had a bad experience, but you didn’t tell anyone about it. Your WeChat Moments only document the positive parts of your life.    2     You wouldn’t want them to worry about you!

Using social media to its full potential.

You’ve lost something, or need some information, like a teacher’s phone number or a recommendation for a nice restaurant. How better to find what you seek than using social media?     3    

Working together in a group.

    4     But after entering the college, you’ll find group work is much more popular. Cooperation and communication are essential. Never be a black sheep!

    5    

The further you advance through college, the fuller your 10 do list becomes. Studying, internships (实习), preparing for postgraduate entrance exams. It all piles up and you have to learn to deal with it, whether you like it or not! After college, all of you must learn how to integrate into society. Without the shelter of our teachers and parents, you must handle all the challenges by yourselves, which makes college the perfect time to make mistakes and learn good habits.

A．Learning to multitask (同时执行多项任务).

B．Mastering the art of talk.

C．Post your question and someone’s sure to help.

D．So what changes will college campus life bring us?

E．The same happens when you call and speak to your parents.

F．Use the time wisely and be the best of you that you can be!

G．At high school it was easy to study alone and be single minded.

8 . 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。

A simple badge (徽章) is playing an important role in helping lost seniors return home. By scanning a QR code on a plastic badge, anyone with a smartphone can reach the person’s emergency contact     1     (immediate). “It’s efficient and     2     (save) effort,” said Li Caoliang, head of the Lei Feng police station in Fushun, Liaoning province.

The idea came to Li and his     3     (colleague) four years ago when dealing with more than 200 lost seniors in a year. Some of the old people got lost because they had illnesses such as memory     4     (lose) or Alzheimer’s. They couldn’t tell their identity, address or phone number. Sometimes, the officers had to spend hours     5     (try) to figure out who to call from vague descriptions by the lost seniors. In some cases, the lost seniors had to stay overnight at the station before their families     6     (contact). The number of lost seniors has dropped to around 30 a year since     7     the police developed came into use.

China has 264 million old people, accounting     8     18.7 percent of its population according to its seventh population census     9     (conduct) last year. Wang Jiajuan,     10     has long focused on improving public services for an aging society, says the innovative QR code ID helps guarantee the travel safety of seniors.

9 . 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。

It was a January afternoon. My wife, Savitri and I sat on the Sahyadri Express. As the train pulled out of the station, we could barely hide our excitement. We were finally on the way to a honeymoon to Matheran! This was the first time we had enough savings to go on a trip together.

The train stopped at Neral, where we were forced out of our reverie (白日梦). As we stepped out and started making inquiries, we realized it was unlikely that we would find a train to take us to the misty hill station we had been dreaming of for months. The afternoon gradually settled into a pink dusk as we sat in a corner at the station, waiting for news of the train services as the cold winter breeze rattled (使紧张)our bones. We unwrapped some biscuits when a little girl, no more than five or six, went past us, screaming, “But I want food! I am hungry!”

Savitri's eyes turned to the girl’s family. Smiling, she called out-her name was Mehrunisa，we overheard-and asked her to seek her parent’s permission to accept biscuits from us. Left with no option, her family accepted, And we began chatting.

After several hours, the train finally arrived. We entered alongside. As the short uphill journey progressed, Savitri and I softly discussed our trouble. It seemed unlikely that our reservation at Ragdi Hotel would still be held. As the train arrived and we rose to bid the family goodbye, Mehrunisa’s father, Viraaz, suggested that he would accompany us to make sure that we had a place to spend the night. He had overheard our anxious exchange.

His family headed to their guesthouse and Viraaz came with us to look for a hotel. To no one’s surprise, Ragdi Hotel was packed with people. The manager offered assistance by placing a few beds in the coal storage room but the cold made it uninhabitable. A gradual dread(恐惧)started to appear in my mind.

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。

Sensing our helplessness, Viraaz offered to put us up in their accommodation for the night.

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Our friendship has since continued for decades.

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10 . On a sunny afternoon, Andreas Fath climbed out of a river in Paducah. A small crowd was on hand to witness his setting a new world record. This man had just finished swimming the entire length of the Tennessee River—1,049 kilometers. And he did it in just 34 days!

As a chemist from Hochshule Furtwangen University, the 52-year-old man had taken on this swim for science. His primary goal was not to get his name into Guinness World Records. What really drove this swim was a desire to make people aware of the seriousness of water pollution.

Fath’s crew included his family. Martin Knoll, who helped organize Fath’s swim, also took par t. Knoll is an environmental scientist at the University of the South. He describes this swim as a vehicle for getting people interested in water quality and how we pollute water without realizing it.

It took Fath 34 days to swim the river’s length. Along the way, his crew took measurements of the water’s temperature and pH. They also recorded weather and the speed of the river’s currents (涌流). As for the Tennessee River, they collected daily water samples. A small plastic device attached to one leg of Fath’s wet suit sampled the chemical pollutants (污染物) through which he swam. Finally, Fath’s goal is to use such data to know what on earth results in water pollution. Then he wants to find ways to keep those chemicals out of the water.

Back in Germany, Fath and his students have finished examining their data. They plan to publish their findings soon. Identifying materials that hide in the river isn’t only important for the animals that live there. “It’s also a way to protect human health,” says Fath.

1. What was the main purpose of Andreas Fath’s long swim?

A．To make history.	B．To set a new world record.
C．To bring attention to water pollution.	D．To provide inspiration for scientific research.

2. What did Martin Knoll think of this long swim?

A．It was tiring.

B．It was painful.

C．It was interesting.

D．It was meaningful.

3. Why did Andreas Fath and his crew collect data along the way?

A．To identify the sources of pollution.	B．To learn a lot more about the currents.
C．To know chemicals’ effects on water.	D．To get pollutants removed from the water.

4. What is Andreas Fath expected to do next?

A．Analyze the collected data.	B．Get the findings published.
C．Study how to improve health.	D．Identify materials in other rivers.