1 . There are many costs of having a negative attitude in the workplace. Employees who don't feel appreciated work less productively. They can have conflicts with other members. Negative bosses spread their bad feelings to employees. Here are some ways to develop a positive spirit in your workplace.

Be a model of kindness and respect. Employees look up to their bosses for an example of how to behave in the workplace.     1     It is far better to be patient, kind, and respectful. This is a great way to bring positivity to the workplace.

    2     When employees are thanked for their good work, it gives them a warm feeling. Everyone likes to be appreciated, and employees often toil(辛苦工作) for years without being thanked for their hard work. Even “thank you” and a hand-shake go a long way toward making an employee feel appreciated.

Make goals clear for everyone. Having a concrete goal to work toward gives employees direction and positivity in the workplace. Employees like to know that their hard work is directed toward a particular end.     3     This can be as simple as expressing your pride during a staff meeting.

Put on a smile. Even if you’re having a difficult day, you can spread positivity by smiling. When a boss is smiling, their employees find reasons to smile, too.    4    

Have an office wellness program. Have your human resources staff arrange a fitness program for your employees.     5     Don't be punitive(惩罚性的) and tiring. Letting your employees have a break to relax will make them happier and more productive.

A．Make it fun.

B．Encourage communication.

C．Have an attitude of gratitude.

D．When the goals are reached, have a little celebration.

E．When employees are not listened to, they feel unappreciated.

F．If the boss is disrespectful, that will become part of the company culture.

G．Dealing with a boss who is always serious makes the employees difficult to work with.

2 . 今年3月全国政协会议期间，江苏锡山唐江澎校长的一席话发人深思∶教育应该培养终身运动者、责任担当者、问题解决者和优雅生活者。某英文网站以“How to Be a Better Person”为话题开展征文活动，请从中学生的角度写一篇80词左右的短文谈谈你的做法。
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2. 不怕挑战（尽力解决学习、生活中的问题……）；
3. 对人友善（乐于助人、与人和睦相处……）；
4. 牢记责任（照顾父母，帮助弱者……）。
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How to Be a Better Person

As a senior high school student, I quite agree with Mr. Tang’s opinions. To be a better person. I think I should do the following things.

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3 . For those who are keen to explore natural wonders and cultural heritage sites and to pursue (追求) the passion of local people for ice and snow in Jilin province, now it is the time to go there.

Rime observation

Compared with rime (雾凇)in other regions of China, rime in Jilin city is unique (独特的) because it is thick and crystal clear. A toothpick-thick tree branch can be covered in frost as thick as an adult's thumb. The best time to observe is at 6-10am between November and February.

Winter fishing

Chagan Lake is one of the top 10 largest freshwater lakes in China. It covers more than500 square kilometers. Winter fishing on Chagan Lake is an ancient tradition that dates back to the Liao Dynasty and Jin Dynasty. It was listed as a national-level intangible (无形的) cultural heritage item in 2008.

Hot springs

For those who want to feel warm in winter in Jilin province, Changbai Mountains area could be the best place to visit. The region, formed after a volcanic eruption in ancient times, holds hundreds of hot springs with an average temperature above 60℃.The hot springs are said to be good for health because of their stable flow, constant temperature and mineral-rich water.

1. What makes rime special in Jilin city?

A．Its observation time.	B．Its thickness and clearness.
C．Its unique tree branches.	D．Its fame as a cultural heritage.

2. What do we know about Chagan Lake?

A．It formed in the Liao Dynasty.

B．It covers less than 500 square kilometers.

C．It is the 10th largest saltwater lake in China

D．It is one national non-material cultural heritage

3. Why is Changbai Mountains area worth a visit in winter?

A．Because of hot springs.	B．Because of the volcano.
C．Because of the rime.	D．Because of winter fishing

4. In which section of newspaper can you probably read this passage?

A．Technology.

B．Business.

C．Travel.

D．Art

4 . Father’s Day is right around the corner. This time, forget the tie or a nice bottle of wine, be creative and give your dad a gift that he will treasure for years.

PocketTalk

Whether for business or for having fun, if your dad often travels in a new country, he needs a PocketTalk. It serves as a two-way translator, with speakers and earphones specially made for translation. The translator fits in your dad’s pocket. It connects to the Internet and translates between 74 languages, so your dad can talk with people nearly anywhere.

Cost: $299

Polaroid ZIP Instant Photoprinter

If your dad likes taking a million pictures to record every moment of the trip, why not get him a Polaroid ZIP Instant Photoprinter? The device (设备) can be connected to the blue tooth of your dad’s smart phone and print “2 x3” color photos whenever and wherever you’d like to.

Cost: $88

FlightScope Mevo

Help your dad improve his golfing skills with the FlightScope Mevo. The device records speed, distance, spin rate (旋转速度) and more to help your dad collect all the information he needs to improve his golfing skills. The device is small enough to take almost anywhere, so he’s always ready to play.

Cost: $500 with $50 off and free shipping for Father’s Day.

POW Phone Speaker

Walking on the beach, playing basketball at the park and enjoying a campfire while camping are all perfect times for some music. So to make sure your dad has a speaker at all times, get him the POW phone speaker. The speaker fits in the pocket and plays quality sound anywhere.

Cost: $79

1. What can your dad do with the PocketTalk?

A．Surf on the internet.	B．Learn new languages.
C．Make phone calls for free.	D．Communicate with foreigners.

2. FlightScope Mevo is the gift which you can buy for your dad to ________.

A．have fun

B．take photos

C．practise golfing

D．enjoy music

3. If your dad wants to make walking more enjoyable, which gift can you buy him?

A．PocketTalk.	B．Polaroid ZIP Instant Photoprinter.
C．FlightScope Mevo.	D．POW phone speaker.

4. Which is the most expensive gift mentioned in the text?

A．POW phone speaker.	B．FlightScope Mevo.
C．Polaroid ZIP Instant Photoprinter.	D．PocketTalk.

5. What do the gifts have in common?

A．They can also be used by kids.

B．They can be carried around easily.

C．They are cheaper on Father’s Day.

D．They are best sellers on Father's Day.

5 . 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。

Traditionally, livestreamers(主播)sell delicious snacks or local goodies. But a recent livestream event in Tibet autonomous region did something different. Waste plastic bottles,       1     are regarded as a great damage to the local environment, were sold for 0.5 yuan each, with the     2     (intend)of raising people's awareness of Tibet's pollution issue.

According to the Sohu website, in 2019, about 40 million tourists visited Tibet, which     3     consequence left about 360 million plastic bottles     4     (abandon)in branches, on cliffs and in rivers. The white pollution causes serious threat to the delicate ecosystem     5     the death of local animals, such as yaks.

Over the past few years, more than 5,000 volunteers of different ages and from all walks of life     6     (participate)in the anti-white pollution campaign. They carry out over 2,000 clean-ups to collect 200, 000 bottles left by tourists each year. Then the bottles     7     (sort)by color and shipped inland     8     (make)raw materials. Roughly, each bottle costs about 0.5 yuan.

The livestream has successfully involved more people in the anti-white pollution campaign. People can scan QR code and donate money to encourage more people to collect bottles. It's really a meaningful event and helps to make     9     possible for us human beings to coexist with nature     10     (harmonious).

6 . Speaking of self-improvement, perhaps you want to become more productive, read more books, take regular exercise or learn something new.     1     Here we’ve put together this guide to help you.

Observe your emotional reactions.

Our emotions can often overwhelm (击败) us and make us behave in ways we’d rather not. The first step in dealing with your emotions is to recognize your current feelings.     2     You can sit for a few minutes each day and just observe how you feel.     3     However, learning to be with yourself without distractions is an essential part of meaningful self-development. You could be surprised by what you discover.

Develop a way to express your emotions.

Chris Martin, the singer-songwriter and frontman of the band Coldplay, once said, “You've got to express yourself in life, and it's better out than in. What you reveal, you heal.”

    4     You can try art, music and sports. Or you can get a piece of paper and a pen and start a healthy outlet. A talk with your close friend, relative, or partner can also help you get peace of mind.

    5    

Sometimes emotions can be overwhelming even if you undertake all other steps to manage them. In this case, the only left option is to find a therapist (治疗师). Many successful, respected people like J. K. Rowling, Emma Stone, and Michael Phelps all promote therapy’s benefits. Turning to these professionals is one of the best ways to improve yourself. These trained professionals can provide guidance and support when it comes to coping with your emotions.

A．Work with a licensed therapist.

B．Receive professional training as therapists.

C．This can feel incredibly uncomfortable at first.

D．There are so many ways to let out your emotions.

E．Remember you can’t manage what you don't know.

F．It will help you improve your concentration.

G．Have you thought of learning to control your emotions?

7 . The COVID-19 epidemic(新冠疫情)is sill spreading rapidly throughout the world. Luckily, it is under control in China with the efforts of our government and all the people. However, we should still be careful in our daily life. There’re some rules for us to follow.

1. Get vaccinated (打疫苗)

Since there’s still no special medicine to cure(治愈) COVID-19,     1    The government is providing available vaccine(疫苗)for everyone in our country. If you’re over 18 years old and in good health, you can get vaccinated near your community.     2    

2. Wear masks(口罩)

People have been used to wearing masks since the epidemic broke out. It is summer now, maybe wearing masks in hot weather makes you feel uncomfortable. However,     3    

So whenever you go out, don’t forget to put on your mask. You may look cooler with a mask on!

3. Wash your hands

    4     Especially when you get home from school or work, or return from any other public places, the first thing you should do is to turn on the tap(水龙头), pick up the soap and wash your hands completely.

4. Keep safe social distance(距离)

You’d better not go to crowded places. The summer vacation is beginning. If you have to go to the stores, movies, parties, supermarkets, etc, besides wearing masks, remember to keep social distance.     5    

Anyway, take good care of yourself and live a safe and happy life!

A．Wash your hands as often as possible.

B．But you have to pay!

C．we don’t need to do anything about it.

D．What’s more, it is free!

E．Avoid getting too close to other people.

F．the vaccine is the most important way to prevent it.

G．it is till a good way to stop the virus(病毒)from spreading among people.

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。

Can a one-armed person still play basketball? You might think so after you see Zhang Jiacheng play.

The one-armed 13-year-old from Guangdong    1    (become) an internet star recently. Featuring his dribbling (运球) skills and powerful underarm shots (腋下投篮), his basketball     2    (video) have been viewed by more than 50 million people. Zhang even drew the attention of NBA superstar Steven Curry, "You are     3    inspiration. You are a real superstar in playing basketball." Curry said in a video posted on Sina Weibo.

However, it wasn't easy     4    Zhang to step onto the court. At the age of five, Zhang     5    (hit) in a car accident and lost his right arm. "Although it was difficult at first, I gradually got used to eating and getting dressed by     6    (Ⅰ)," Zhang said. He also keeps up with his studies in school and helps his family with chores. On a hot evening in 2018, Zhang was watching a basketball match     7    he first discovered his love for the sport. Then he signed up for a basketball class in his school. From then on, he always took a basketball with him. He also practiced basketball in PE class. While the class was learning how to jump rope, which takes two hands, he asked his teacher     8    (let) him do basketball training instead. As time went by, he     9    (final) became the best basketball player in his school.

He has got a lot of attention since then. Zhang said, "With the encouragement of all these people, I'll practice more. I'm sure that I will become even     10    (good)."

9 . Long ago there lived a wise man who worked hard. _________, his son was lazy and did nothing at all.

The wise man was _________ about his son’s future. One day, he asked his son to go to a faraway place to find some treasure. Then he _________ his son a map.

The next day the son left _________ the map. Along the way, he met lots of _________, but he overcame them. After a long year, he _________ the place his father said. He spent a week _________ the treasure everywhere, but didn’t find _________.

He was disappointed and decided to return home. On his way _________, he experienced the same scenery. Sometimes, he __________ to enjoy the beauty of nature. He also learned to hunt __________ make meals. He was now able to tell __________ by the position of the sun during a day. He met those __________ people who had helped him earlier. This time, he stayed and helped them.

When he got home, he said __________ to his father for finding nothing.

“There wasn’t any treasure in that place, my dear son,” the father said __________, “But I think you have found you own future path.”

1.

A．Besides

B．Therefore

C．However

D．Then

2.

A．worried

B．bored

C．excited

D．relaxed

3.

A．sold

B．handed

C．mailed

D．stole

4.

A．on

B．in

C．about

D．with

5.

A．mistakes

B．difficulties

C．interests

D．thoughts

6.

A．bought

B．called

C．left

D．reached

7.

A．looking for

B．giving up

C．throwing away

D．putting away

8.

A．nothing

B．anything

C．something

D．everything

9.

A．there

B．here

C．before

D．back

10.

A．seemed

B．failed

C．stopped

D．refused

11.

A．and

B．as

C．but

D．so

12.

A．front

B．time

C．right

D．weight

13.

A．noisy

B．shy

C．bad

D．kind

14.

A．sorry

B．thanks

C．hello

D．goodbye

15.

A．easily

B．sadly

C．quietly

D．loudly

10 . Do you know the reason why we feel tired in the middle of a class? Maybe you would say it is because the teacher’s class is boring.     1     Perhaps this is something you have not paid enough attention to or not yet noticed.

Purpose of sleep

    2     Sleep helps our body heal (修复), grow, and stay healthy. It also gives us energy, so we can be active all day. Doctors and health scientists say: When you close your eyes and need to rest, sleep is just the very best! This is more than advice.

Sleep time

Enough sleep is important to us. How much sleep do we need? New-born babies sleep most of the time. They can sleep 20-22 hours a day. Children need 10-12 hours of sleep a day. Teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep a day because they need lots of energy to grow into their adult (成人的) bodies. Grown-ups usually need 6-8 hours of sleep to keep active.     3     That is why old people sleep less than young people.   

Interesting facts

Almost everyone has their dreams while they sleep, but not all of them can tell their dreams clearly when they wake up.     4     More surprisingly, some may even get up in their dreams and walk around. This is called “sleepwalking”. Are you a sleepwalker? Or, is there a sleepwalker around you?

    5    

It’s not just people that love to snooze (打盹). In fact, many animals have unusual or surprising sleeping habits. Some animals, such as bears and hedgehogs, sleep all through winter. The swift is a very fast bird that can sleep while it flies! Cute koalas sleep around 18 hours a day. Giraffes don’t need much sleep at all. They usually sleep standing up.

A．Sleepy animals

B．Why do we need sleep?

C．Some people talk in their dreams.

D．However, the real reason is probably that we don’t have enough sleep.

E．The older you get, the less sleep you will need.

F．Some people never dream while they sleep.

G．Clever animals