1 . A satellite is an object in space that orbits around another. It has two kinds — natural satellites and artificial satellites. The moon is a natural satellite that moves around the earth while artificial satellites are those made by man.

Despite their widespread impact on daily life, artificial satellites mainly depend on different complicated makeups. On the outside, they may look like a wheel, equipped with solar panels or sails. Inside, the satellites contain mission-specific scientific instruments, which include whatever tools the satellites need to perform their work. Among them, high-resolution cameras and communication electronics are typical ones. Besides, the part that carries the load and holds all the parts together is called the bus.

Artificial satellites operate in a systematic way just like humans. Computers function as the satellite’s brain, which receive information, interpret it, and send messages back to the earth. Advanced digital cameras serve as the satellite’s eyes. Sensors are other important parts that not only recognize light, heat, and gases, but also record changes in what is being observed. Radios on the satellite send information back to the earth. Solar panels provide electrical power for the computers and other equipment, as well as the power to move the satellite forward.

Artificial satellites use gravity to stay in their orbits. Earth’s gravity pulls everything toward the center of the planet. To stay in the earth’s orbit, the speed of a satellite must adjust to the tiniest changes in the pull of gravity. The satellite’s speed works against earth’s gravity just enough so that it doesn’t go speeding into space or falling back to the earth.

Rockets carry satellites to different types and heights of orbits, based on the tasks they need to perform. Satellites closer to the earth are in low-earth orbit, which can be 200-500 miles high. The closer to the earth, the stronger the gravity is. Therefore, these satellites must travel at about 17,000 miles per hour to keep from falling back to the earth, while higher-orbiting satellites can travel more slowly.

1. What is Paragraph 2 of the text mainly about?

A．The appearance of artificial satellites.	B．The components of artificial satellites.
C．The basic function of artificial satellites.	D．The specific mission of artificial satellites.

2. What is the role of computers in artificial satellites?

A．Providing electrical power.	B．Recording changes observed.
C．Monitoring space environment.	D．Processing information received.

3. How do artificial satellites stay in their orbits?

A．By relying on powerful rockets to get out of gravity.

B．By orbiting at a fixed speed regardless of gravity’s pull.

C．By changing speed constantly based on the pull of gravity.

D．By resisting the pull of gravity with advanced technologies.

4. Why do satellites in higher-earth orbit travel more slowly?

A．They are more affected by earth’s gravity.

B．They take advantage of rockets more effectively.

C．They have weaker pull of gravity in higher orbits.

D．They are equipped with more advanced instruments.

2 . I have struggled with feelings of unworthiness since forever. My most painful moments were at parties. My friends made fun of me because I was rhythmically (有节奏地)__________ and I couldn’t get my__________ body to imitate the latest dance moves. I was never chosen to dance. I felt like I didn’t__________.

Around age 12, I decided that the way to__________ these feelings of unworthiness was perfection. If I was just perfect then I would fit in. But this strategy didn’t__________.My self-esteem (自尊心) was high when I got good grades and felt__________, but crashed when I didn’t do well__________, or was left out.

After several years of spiritual growth, it__________ me that for many of us, self-worth is tied to our__________. We experience low self-worth__________ we fail or lose approval. So I have begun to cultivate an unconditional self-worth. It’s not about doing things perfectly.__________, “Unconditional self-worth” is the______ that you deserve to be alive, to be loved and cared for.

The__________ to unconditional self-worth is not always easy. It takes courage to free yourself from the __________ you’ve placed on your worth. But this journey is beautiful and worth taking. So I challenge you to embrace yourselves and find your metaphorical (隐喻的) __________ floor and move freely.

1.

A．adjusted

B．bothered

C．challenged

D．compromised

2.

A．twisted

B．annoyed

C．limited

D．awkward

3.

A．belong

B．appeal

C．match

D．deserve

4.

A．solve

B．cure

C．release

D．arouse

5.

A．sustain

B．work

C．hatch

D．dismiss

6.

A．included

B．excluded

C．inspired

D．appreciated

7.

A．internally

B．academically

C．professionally

D．contemporarily

8.

A．occurs to

B．happens to

C．calls on

D．knocks on

9.

A．desires

B．strengths

C．accomplishments

D．harmony

10.

A．as well as

B．as soon as

C．as much as

D．as far as

11.

A．Still

B．However

C．Meanwhile

D．Rather

12.

A．definition

B．resolution

C．sense

D．pose

13.

A．discovery

B．access

C．journey

D．experience

14.

A．emphasis

B．burden

C．demand

D．conditions

15.

A．valley

B．forest

C．dance

D．balcony

3 . In his 1936 work How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie wrote: “I have come to the conclusion that there is only one way to get the best of an argument — and that is to avoid it.” This distaste for arguments is common, but it depends on a mistaken view of arguments that causes problems for our personal and social lives — and in many ways misses the point of arguing in the first place.

Carnegie would be right if arguments were fights, which is how we often think of them. Like physical fights, verbal (言语的) fights can leave both sides bloodied. Even when you win, you end up no better off. You would be feeling almost as bad if arguments were even just competitions — like, say, tennis tournaments. Pairs of opponents hit the ball back and forth until one winner comes out from all who entered. Everybody else loses. This kind of thinking explains why so many people try to avoid arguments.

However, there are ways to win an argument every time. When you state your position, formulate (阐述) an argument for what you claim and honestly ask yourself whether your argument is any good. When you talk with someone who takes a stand, ask them to give you a reason for their view and spell out their argument fully. Assess its strength and weakness. Raise objections (异议) and listen carefully to their replies. This method will require effort, but practice will make you better at it.

These tools can help you win every argument — not in the unhelpful sense of beating your opponents but in the better sense of learning about what divides people, learning why they disagree with us and learning to talk and work together with them. If we readjust our view of arguments — from a verbal fight or tennis game to a reasoned exchange through which we all gain respect and understanding from each other — then we change the very nature of what it means to “win” an argument.

1. What is the author’s attitude toward Carnegie’s understanding of argument?

A．Critical.

B．Supportive.

C．Tolerant.

D．Uncertain.

2. Why do many people try to avoid arguments?

A．They lack debating skills.	B．They may feel bad even if they win.
C．They fear being ignored.	D．They are not confident in themselves.

3. What does the underlined phrase “spell out” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Defend.

B．Explain.

C．Conclude.

D．Repeat.

4. What is the key to “winning” an argument according to the author?

A．Sense of logic.	B．Solid supporting evidence.
C．Proper manners.	D．Understanding from both sides.

4 . 上周六你校举办了主题为“诗意青春”的诗歌朗诵比赛。请你为校英文报写一篇报道、内容包括：
1. 活动内容：
2. 活动反响。
注意：写作词数应为100词左右；
参考词汇：诗意青春poetic youth     诗歌朗诵poetry reading

A poetry reading competition

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5 . Concerned by the recent economic hardship, BG Cares, on Saturday, gave out food to poor Nigerians in Yaba, urging well-meaning Nigerians to be their neighbors’ keepers.

BG Cares, which led a group of _______ in Nigeria on a ride for charity(慈善), said it was working to show _______ towards members of society. Speaking at the event _______ “Jollof to the Street”, President of the Bikers, Kayode Palmer, said, “It is why we ride. Altruism(利他主义) has been the driving force behind BG Cares’ commitment(投入) to _______ others.”

A statement by BG Cares _______ said that it was driven by the determination to change the _______ stories about the biking community, which could help to clear up the misunderstanding between bikers and non-bikers. The statement   _______ , “At the heart of their programme lie their charity outreaches(外展服务), which have become a part of their task to create a positive effect in the lives of those _______ .”

The yearly“ Jollof to the Street” charity ride has become a _______ for the group, showing their values of kindness. Through the BG Cares, the group works with other charitable organizations, making a(n) ________ effort in bringing positive change. BG Cares hopes that their charity ride will serve as a powerful ________ for others to join hands and make a ________ in Nigeria.

BG Cares expresses heartfelt appreciation to all their ________ , partners and volunteers, whose giving made the “Jollof to the Street” charity ride a ________ . Their continued support   ________ BG Cares to continue improving the lives of poor communities across Nigeria.

1.

A．bikers

B．teenagers

C．experts

D．officials

2.

A．pressure

B．pride

C．kindness

D．strength

3.

A．stopped

B．themed

C．changed

D．taught

4.

A．investigating

B．recognizing

C．helping

D．concentrating

5.

A．hopefully

B．doubtfully

C．surprisingly

D．actually

6.

A．energetic

B．unique

C．satisfying

D．bad

7.

A．compared

B．read

C．ignored

D．remembered

8.

A．in need

B．in addition

C．in advance

D．in secret

9.

A．tradition

B．performance

C．aspect

D．scene

10.

A．sudden

B．digital

C．common

D．adventurous

11.

A．comment

B．experiment

C．pressure

D．encouragement

12.

A．difference

B．mistake

C．wish

D．choice

13.

A．athletes

B．supporters

C．scientists

D．programmers

14.

A．lecture

B．schedule

C．debate

D．success

15.

A．forces

B．warns

C．enables

D．prefers

6 . 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。

Have you ever noticed that some people can eat what they want and stay in shape,     1     others carefully watch what they eat and still put on weight? How     2     (annoy) ! However, scientists are beginning to believe that some people get the ability to stay thin from their parents.

Scientists say that when some people eat, their bodies will     3     (nature) store the excess energy from food as fat. These people gain weight if they eat more than they need each day. Meanwhile, other people eat more than they need but their bodies are able to “burn off” the extra food without making fat,     4     they rarely have weight problems.

    5    (show) that this is true, scientists have experimented on laboratory     6     (mouse). They gave them a special diet with a lot of fat. Some gained wight while others stayed thin, even though both groups ate the same amount of food and got the same exercise. Scientists     7     (conclude) that weight gain seemed to be influenced by genetic factors. They also believe they have now identified the very genes     8     may cause this tendency.     9     (arm) with this knowledge, they believe     10     may be possible to develop medicines that can target the genes and stop people from gaining weight.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker remind the listeners to do?

A．Buy some photos first.

B．Avoid taking pictures.

C．Follow him into the gate.

2. Where is Marilyn Monroe’s house?

A．On the left.

B．On the right.

C．Around the corner.

3. What is Joe Di Maggio?

A．An actor.

B．A basketball player.

C．A baseball player.

4. Whose house is yellow?

A．James Dean’s.

B．Joe Di Maggio’s.

C．Arnold Schwarzenegger’s.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who encouraged the man to learn cooking?

A．His grandmother.

B．His mother.

C．His teacher.

2. How long did the class last?

A．6 hours.

B．8 hours.

C．10 hours.

3. What did the man do after the first half hour?

A．He made a meal.

B．He tasted some dishes.

C．He bought some foods.

4. How did the man feel at the end of the day?

A．Tired.

B．Dissatisfied.

C．Happy.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What do we know about Kemp Town Beach?

A．It is known for its coastal walks.

B．It is near the man’s home.

C．The water there is clean.

2. Which beach will the speakers go to?

A．Canvey Island Beach.

B．Kemp Town Beach.

C．Birling Gap Beach.

3. How will the speakers go to the beach?

A．By car.

B．By taxi.

C．By train.

10 . They found that those ______ had changed their diet to include more red meat were around 10% more likely to die during the study. (用适当的词填空)