1 . 假设你是李华，最近你因为与同桌产生矛盾而苦恼，写信给英语报社“知心话栏目”，要点如下：
1.写信目的；2.事件经过及你的感受；3.请求帮助。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Editor,
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Yours,

Li Hua

2 . People’s first memories are all autobiographical (自传式的) , or memories of significant experiences in their lives, and these events typically didn’t happen before the age of 2 or 3. In fact, most people can’t remember things from the first few years of their lives ---- a phenomenon researchers have called infantile amnesia (婴儿期失忆症) .

However, research suggests that infants (婴儿) can form other kinds of memories. Within the first few days of life, infants can recall their own mother’s face and distinguish it from the face of a stranger. A few months later, infants can demonstrate (证明) that they remember lots of familiar faces by smiling most at the ones they see most often.

But if so, why do people experience infantile amnesia? Though it still isn’t clear whether it’s because we can’t form autobiographical memories, or whether we just have no way to retrieve (找回) them, scientists have a few guesses.

One is that autobiographical memories require you to have some sense of self. Researchers have tested this ability using a mirror recognition task called the rouge test. It involves marking a baby’s nose with a spot of red lipstick. Researchers then place the infant in front of a mirror. Infants younger than 18 months just smile at the baby in the reflection, not showing any evidence of recognizing themselves or the red mark on their face. Between 18 and 24 months, infants touch their own nose, even looking embarrassed, suggesting that they connect the red dot in the mirror with their own face — they start to form some sense of self.

Another possible explanation is that because infants don’t have language until later in the second year of life, they can’t form narratives (叙述) about their own lives that they can later recall. Finally, the hippocampus, which is the region of the brain that’s largely responsible for memory, isn’t fully developed in the infancy period. Scientists will continue to investigate how these factors might contribute to infantile amnesia.

1. What can infants do in their first few months?

A．Memorize most of their family members.

B．Identify their own reflections in the mirror.

C．Remember a string of events from the recent past.

D．Distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar faces.

2. According to the rouge test, what do infants tend to do after 18 months?

A．See their reflections as themselves.

B．Ignore the marks on their faces.

C．Enjoy playing with their reflections.

D．Show a strong interest in the mirror.

3. Which of the following could be a cause of infantile amnesia, according to the text?

A．Infants have a strong sense of self.

B．Infants lack communication skills.

C．The hippocampus isn’t fully developed in the infancy period.

D．Infants haven’t experienced significant things.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Why is it hard to retrieve lost memories?

B．Why can’t we remember being a baby?

C．How do kids form their first memories?

D．When do babies start remembering things?

3 . Have you ever seen a car without a driver? It sounds crazy, but these computer-driven driverless cars will soon be filling roads near you. Tech companies around the world have been designing and testing driverless vehicles and the technology is available already.

So, how do they work? The cars are covered in sensors that can detect other cars and obstacles on the road. Sensors on the wheels also help when parking. Road signs are read by cameras, and satellite navigation systems are used. Finally, a central computer system takes in all the information and processes this to work out when to accelerate, brake and steer. All you have to do is type in the destination.

Sounds like your idea of heaven? Sitting back, looking out of the windows and even watching a film while “driving” will all be possible with this new technology. In addition,computers are generally more efficient drivers than humans, meaning emissions can be reduced.They also drive more safely than people — they don’t get distracted by music or friends, they obey the speed limit and they have quicker reaction times in case of an emergency.

However, there are still many drawbacks of driverless cars. Computers will have difficulties making ethical (道德上的) decisions. If a child ran out into the road, would the computer choose to hit the child or turn aside sharply and potentially hurt the car’s passengers instead? Moreover,there would also be legal questions. Should children or drunk people, be allowed in a driverless car by themselves? Or would there need to be a responsible adult with a driving license in the car at all times?

Although being driven around by a machine would perhaps mean that no one needs a driving license, many people would be put out of a job by the popularization of driverless cars. Bus, taxi and train drivers would be made redundant.(多余的)

I’m not convinced I’d want a driverless car, but it’s only a matter of time before they’ll become more affordable and commonplace on our roads.

1. What do you need to do when using a driverless car?

A．Control the sensors.	B．Read the road signs carefully.
C．Check the satellite navigation systems.	D．Put the address into the computer.

2. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us about driverless cars?

A．Their emissions.	B．Their testing process.
C．Their advantages.	D．Their reaction to an emergency.

3. How does the author analyze the shortcomings of driverless cars?

A．By raising some questions.

B．By analyzing their harmful effects.

C．By making a comparison.

D．By sharing personal experiences.

4. The author’s attitude towards driverless car can be described as ____.

A．indifferent	B．objective
C．supportive	D．doubtful

4 . 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入一个适当的单词或者括号里单词的正确形式。

    1     (date) back to 200 years ago, Beijing Opera     2     (consider) as a national treasure in China. The early Qing Dynasty saw the great     3    (develop) of this opera. Qianlong emperor in the Qing Dynasty had     4     interest in the local opera. He asked opera troupes (戏班)    5     different places to perform for him in Beijing     6     (celebrate) his eightieth birthday, so the four big Huiban Opera Troupes entered the capital.       7    (gradual), they combined with the Kunqu Opera, Yiyang Opera, Hanju Opera and Luantan, and formed the present Beijing Opera.

Beijing Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theatre     8     combines music, performance, and dance. Many audiences from different     9     (country) think that it is the     10     (large) and most influential kind of opera in China and the influence is incomparable in China.

5 . Diving in the ocean, marine biologist Erika Woolsey has seen how coral reefs (珊瑚礁) are being damaged by climate change. It has made her decide to find a way to share her experience —including those who can’t easily explore the ocean.

Through her non-profit, The Hydrous, Woolsey is using virtual reality to bring the ocean to everyone. Scientists, filmmakers and divers are taking people on immersive (沉浸式的) virtual dives, attracting attention to reef damage and expecting action to protect our sea. About 25% of marine species depend on coral reefs. However, climate change, pollution and overfishing have done harm to around half the world’s shallow water coral reefs.

Twenty years of underwater exploration has given Woolsey a detailed understanding of the dangerous situations facing reefs. “I’ve seen this first-hand shift. Healthy colourful coral reefs become what look like the moonscape step by step,” Woolsey says.

It is through this experience that The Hydrous team set out to recreate with their award-winning film Immerse. Intended to watch with a VR headset, viewers join Woolsey for a nine-minute guided virtual dive on the coral reefs, immersed in a 360-degree underwater view.

They swim alongside sea turtles and sharks before witnessing the worsening of the reefs. The experience often brings out strong feelings. “As soon as people take off that headset and look me in the eye, they want to tell me a story about their ocean experience,” Woolsey says. “It’s that human connection to our ocean that will solve our ocean problems.”

Woolsey hopes advances in camera technology will allow her team to take more and more people to places in the ocean that are under-explored and places further away from human civilization. They are developing a virtual experience that will put the people in the role of a marine biologist, carrying out biodiversity surveys underwater, and even transporting the viewers to space to monitor global sea surface temperatures.

1. Why did Erika Woolsey set up The Hydrous?

A．To collect money for ocean protection.	B．To let the public know about coral reefs better.
C．To help people enjoy the ocean’s beauty.	D．To encourage people to protect the ocean.

2. What’s Woolsey’s attitude towards the situations of reefs?

A．Positive.

B．Negative.

C．Concerned.

D．Uninterested.

3. What can viewers know through the immersive dive with a VR headset?

A．The story about the ocean.	B．The situation of coral reefs.
C．The connection with sea life.	D．The way to protect the ocean.

4. What does Erika Woolsey hope to do in the future?

A．To bring more fun during the lockdown.	B．To help people learn more about the ocean.
C．To train talents for environment protection.	D．To discover more places that need protection.

6 . If you want to apply for a scholarship, you have to fill out the ______ (apply) form first. (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World

Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the word , for over 250 years.

OPENING TIMES: 20 Mar to 19 Oct Mon to Sat: 9:00am to 5:00pm Sun:9:30am to 5:00pm 20 Oct to 19Mar Mon to Sat:9:30am to 4:00pm Sun:10:00am to 4:00pm

ADMISSION: Adult £4.90 Child £2.20 Family £ 12.00(2 adults +up to 3 children)

◆Enter though the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

◆Stand in the rooms-where Shakespeare grew up.

◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.

◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.

◎The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ walk).

The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition hall, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair user.

◎The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).

1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?

A．$9.80

B．$14.20

C．$12.0

D．$16.40

2. Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace?

A．Behind the exhibition hall.	B．At Windsor street.
C．Opposite the Visitors’ Centre.	D．Near the Coffee House.

3. Where does the passage probably come from?

A．textbook

B．A news report

C．Fashion Magazine

D．A travel brochure

8 . When I was a little boy growing up, I would always change out of my good clothes after church and run outside to play for a few hours. When I came back inside, the house always smelt ________. It was my Italian Nana ________ our Sunday dinner. There would be freshly cooked Italian bread with butter. There would be noodles covered in red sauce (调味汁)________ cooked for hours.

I remember we would all ________ the old, metal dining room table. Then we would ________ with smiles, laughter and joy. I always felt so ________ and safe there. We always ________ the table with full stomachs and happy hearts.

As I got older and became an adult myself, I ________ to make smaller types of Nana’s Sunday dinners. I got the ________ of making sauce from Dad. Often I would get very close to making a dinner like Nana’s but it was never quite ________.

There finally came a point when I ________ what I was doing wrong. I was trying to get back a ________ while what I really wanted to do was get back a feeling. It wasn’t just the ________ food that made those dinners so wonderful, it was also the feeling of ________ that was there.

Nana always put her love into her cooking and her life as well. Since then I’ve tried my best to do the same. No matter what I am cooking or what I am doing, I always try to ________ it with love.

1.

A．terrible

B．similar

C．pleasant

D．strange

2.

A．enjoying

B．preparing

C．admiring

D．introducing

3.

A．slowly

B．simply

C．anxiously

D．secretly

4.

A．search for

B．gather around

C．show off

D．set apart

5.

A．eat

B．play

C．talk

D．joke

6.

A．tired

B．curious

C．patient

D．peaceful

7.

A．laid

B．left

C．checked

D．designed

8.

A．hurried

B．happened

C．tried

D．failed

9.

A．method

B．chance

C．order

D．meaning

10.

A．famous

B．powerful

C．safe

D．right

11.

A．remembered

B．realized

C．explained

D．agreed

12.

A．gift

B．praise

C．taste

D．skill

13.

A．delicious

B．common

C．expensive

D．hot

14.

A．freedom

B．interest

C．fun

D．love

15.

A．observe

B．compare

C．replace

D．season

9 . The more friends you have, the ________(happy) you’ll be. (所给词的适当形式填空)

10 . He kept silent over the matter because he had no ____ (intend) to risk being involved in it. (所给词的适当形式填空)