1 . 学校诗歌社团在近期将招募 (recruit) 新成员。假如你是社团负责人李华，请你根据所给提示，代表社团用英语写一则招募启事，内容包括：
1. 招募条件：热爱诗歌；
2. 参加英语诗歌社团的好处；
3. 报名方式及其他注意事项。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；
2. 请按要求在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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Poetry Club

2 . It was my tenth birthday. The _________ list began with a few close friends, but it quickly grew to a total of seventeen. Nearly every girl in my fifth grade class had been invited to my house for a big_________. I was especially happy when they excitedly accepted the_________. It would be a night of scary stories, pizza and lots of presents. But as I later realized, I would truly_________ only one gift I received that night.

That night, we were playing games when the doorbell rang. “Judy, come here for a minute,” Mom called from the front door.

I_________ my eyes and shrugged to my friends as if to say, “Now who would dare_________ me at a time like this?” I walked toward the front door reluctantly, and then stopped. There on the front porch stood Sarah Westly— the quiet girl who sat next to me in music class—and she was holding a gift.

How had I forgotten to invite Sarah? I remembered that I only_________ a name to the list when someone had shown an interest in me. But Sarah had never done that. Never once did she squeeze (挤) into the_________ of kids surrounding me at lunch time.

I guess I had forgotten to invite her simply because she wasn’t_________ to be invited.

“I can’t__________,” she said, looking down. “My dad’s waiting in the car.” “Can you come in for a little while?” I nearly__________.

“Thanks, but I have to go,” she said, turning toward the door.

Inside the box was a small__________ about three inches tall with its tail wagging (摇 摆) in the air. It was the best gift I had received, __________ I was never really into dogs. I later found out that the figurine looked exactly like Sarah’s dog, Seymour.

I didn’t know it then, but now I__________ that Sarah was my one true childhood friend. She was an__________ friend who stood by me, always encouraging and understanding me.

1.

A．guest

B．gift

C．price

D．performance

2.

A．command

B．competition

C．celebration

D．challenge

3.

A．service

B．invitation

C．risk

D．experiment

4.

A．lose

B．recommend

C．purchase

D．treasure

5.

A．rubbed

B．fixed

C．rolled

D．lowered

6.

A．persuade

B．bother

C．surprise

D．evaluate

7.

A．added

B．compared

C．associated

D．tied

8.

A．line

B．order

C．circle

D．turn

9.

A．pretending

B．determining

C．pushing

D．intending

10.

A．stay

B．move

C．breathe

D．imagine

11.

A．blamed

B．begged

C．urged

D．promised

12.

A．model

B．cat

C．toy

D．dog

13.

A．so that

B．in case

C．as if

D．even though

14.

A．realize

B．guess

C．ignore

D．predict

15.

A．incapable

B．unconditional

C．irresponsible

D．impatient

3 . New psychological thriller Curses of Cousins is a fascinating novel, mixing real-world issues with a fictional investigation to uncover the truth behind an island nation’s misfortunes.

It is set in the fictitious Caribbean island of Sigatoo and follows a young teacher called Brooklyn as she sets out on a personal pursuit to end the community’s traditional practice of intermarriage between cousins.

This custom, as we discover, is the reason that many families, including her own, suffer from a range of incurable illnesses—the “curse” referred to in the book’s title which hurts not only the lead character, but the rest of her immediate relations.

With a sharp intelligence and natural curiosity into the ‘whys’ behind things, Brooklyn wants to clear up the misunderstanding of the curse, which has made generations of islanders suffer since Sigatoo’s original settlement, and let the light of reason shine down to save future generations from the same health problems.

This, however, is going to be anything but easy. As she quickly learns, discovering the truth is only the first obstacle. The challenge will lie in getting the misogynistic (歧视女性的), immoral island leaders to back her, and the families that have been brought up to consider intermarriage between cousins as perfectly acceptable to change their ways.

All of this she must do while being in great pain because of her MS, and having to live with a series of tragedies, including losing her baby daughter and twin sister to cruel genetic diseases.

And if that isn’t enough, there’s also a metaphysical battle—literally between manifestations (显示) of good and evil—spreading in her mind. In one corner is VOD, an evil creature who teases Brooklyn and tries to lead her away from her important social mission. On the other side is Chutzpah, the representation of purity and all that is noble within the human spirit.

Brooklyn, however, is a fighter and is only strengthened by each new disaster to push on harder with her campaign to educate the islanders about the dangers of interbreeding.

What raises Curses of Cousins, however, is that the author, Cliff Bacchus, a practising doctor based in the Bahamas, is, like Brooklyn, on a mission. The unusual theme for the story—it is the first time this topic has been handled in fiction—is based on his own research and experiences with patients who have been the unfortunate victims of the practice of cousin intermarriage. His purpose is admirable. As a doctor, he wishes to warn readers of the risks that come with the practice, wherever they are in the world.

1. What does the “curse” refer to in the novel Curses of Cousins?

A．An islander nation’s natural disasters.

B．Incurable diseases caused by intermarriage.

C．Tragedies occurring during early settlement.

D．Immoral island leader’s punishment to Brooklyn.

2. What can be inferred from the novel?

A．It’s easy to change the local people’s idea of intermarriage between cousins.

B．The main character Brooklyn is fighting two kinds of battles.

C．The novel is very successful because it presents a usual theme in literature.

D．The novel was based on the author’s own research and person experiences.

3. Which words can best describe the young teacher Brooklyn?

A．Determined and courageous.	B．Helpful and moral.
C．Experienced and optimistic.	D．Brave and pure.

4. What’s the author’s attitude towards the novel?

A．Ambiguous.	B．Critical.
C．Favorable.	D．Cautious.

4 . The joy of giving is real, according to a study. Research presented in the Journal of the Association for Psychological Science shows that those who give gifts are happier — and happier for longer — than those who receive gifts.

Researchers conducted two studies last year. In one，participants were given $5 every day for five days and were required to spend the money on the same thing each day. Some participants were required to spend the money on themselves, while others were required to give to make a donation to charity. In a second experiment that was done online, participants played 10 rounds of a word puzzle game and each won 5 cents per round, which they could keep or donate.

In both experiments, participants reported their overall happiness. Those who donated their money showed that their happiness declined at a much slower rate than those who kept the money or spent it on themselves.

The researchers note that when people focus on an outcome, they can easily compare outcomes, which may diminish their sensitivity to each experience. When people focus on an action, they may focus less on comparison and instead experience each act of giving as a unique happiness-inducing event. Further analyses ruled out some potential alternative explanations, such as the possibility that participants who gave to others had to think longer and harder about what to give, which could promote higher happiness.

The results are especially interesting because according to one of the researchers, Ed O’Brien of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, they conflict with past research. “If you want to sustain happiness over time, past research tells us that we need to take a break from what were currently consuming and experience something new. Our research reveals that the kind of thing may matter more than assumed: Repeated giving, even in identical ways to identical other，may continue to feel relatively fresh and relatively pleasurable the more we do it,” O’Brien said.

So for all the holiday gifts you give this season, expect to feel happy and know that feeling is going to stick around for a while.

1. What’s the function of the first paragraph?

A．To lead to the topic.

B．To highlight the importance of the study.

C．To recommend a journal.

D．To persuade people to give gifts regularly.

2. Why did the researchers do two experiments?

A．To challenge the past research.

B．To rule out different experimental data.

C．To show the benefits of donation.

D．To make the conclusion more convincing.

3. What does the underlined word “diminish” probably mean in the fourth paragraph?

A．Develop.

B．Show.

C．Reduce.

D．Lack.

4. What’s the main finding of the new study?

A．Gift giving will result in longer happiness than receiving.

B．Thinking longer and harder on giving will promote higher happiness.

C．The feeling of happiness will disappear soon if people just give holiday gifts.

D．Taking a break from what were currently consuming will sustain happiness.

5 . You’re faced with a lot of decisions in everyday work. There are multiple tasks calling for your focus, and you are burning daylight or even burn out trying to decide what comes first.     1    

If you’re going to think smarter about how you prioritize (排序) tasks, you have to invest a little time away from your to-do list. Here’s the thing: what you work on confirms your values. You may think it’s no big thing to work overtime for a little while, but something will be sacrificed with this decision. If you’re a parent, you might spend less time with your kids. Similarly, if you choose not to work much or effectively, you’re deciding that your values lie outside your career.     2    

Write all the tasks down and create four boxes containing all of things you care about. This could be: helps the community, helps one-to-one relationships, makes money, and things you find personally fulfilling. Then place them in the boxes and see how many of the boxes each one takes up. Anything that fills just one box has to be reconsidered. Anything that fills nothing should not be considered at all.     3    From here, the rest of the prioritization gets a little easier. You now have a better idea where the efforts are really paying off. You also know when you are wasting your own time.

In order to figure out a plan for yourself, the first thing you should be doing is gathering all of your tasks, large and small.     4     Other people are counting on you or your future self will depend on them somehow. These are actually easier to prioritize. Then break down large tasks into smaller pieces. That helps put things in order. Part of the reason we do the small things first is that being productive feels good. Acknowledging accomplishments makes you more likely to keep going and pushes you through the more complicated tasks.

    5     Notice when your energy levels are high and when they are weak. Be aware when you’re more productive for social activities and when you’re better off. The more you study yourself, the easier planning becomes.

Now that you have your priorities in order, go ahead and you will boost your productivity.

A．You can also prioritize based on energy levels.

B．The good news is that some tasks can keep you motivated.

C．So how can you figure out what’s most important to work on first?

D．This activity allows you to see where you really want to invest your energy.

E．If you want to make a new list, you need to turn to your colleagues for help.

F．There are some tasks that are pretty straightforward and you need to do the thing.

G．Where you invest your time is not just about what you value but also what you don’t value.

6 . The London Eye remains temporarily closed but in line with the Government's roadmap out of lockdown we plan to reopen from 17th May.You can pre-book now. Further information can be found here.

What to Expect

The London Eye soars 443 fee into the sky and views stretching25 miles every direction.Since opening in 2000,it has been used as a backdrop in countless films and is loved by Britons and visitors alike.This is the UK's most popular visitor attraction,visited by over 3.5 million people a year.

Each London Eye capsule holds up to 25 passengers comfortably. All capsules are fully air-conditioned and rotate (旋转)on a special device designed to keep everyone upright as the wheel makes a slow but progressive rotation.The full rotation lasts 30 minutes of an ever changing view of this dynamic city.

Opening Times

■September to May 10:00am—8:00pm daily

■June 10:00am—9:00pm daily

■July 10:00am—9:30pm daily

■August 10:00am—-8:30pm daily

■Not open on Christmas Day or during maintenance period.

Ticket Prices

Adult: January to March ₤15.00 April to December ₤15.50

Child (5-15 years): January to March ₤7.50 April to December ₤7.75

Child under 5 years: free

Senior (60 plus): ₤12.00

Booking line

■9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Sunday

■Telephone: 0870 5000 600

1. Which of the following does the London Eye ride offer?

A．A 30-minute fast rotation.

B．An insight into its long history.

C．A 360°moving view of the city.

D．A non-chargeable admission.

2. When is the London Eye open in January?

A．10:00am—-8:00pm.

B．100am-9:00pm.

C．10:00am-—9:30pm.

D．10:00am—8:30pm.

3. What's the charge for a young couple with a 5-year-old boy who visit on the reopening

A．₤30

B．₤31

C．₤37.5

D．₤38.75

7 . An 85-year-old primary school constructed in 1935 in Shanghai has been lifted off the ground in its entirety and relocated using new technology called the “walking machine.” The project marks the first time this “walking machine” method has been used in Shanghai to relocate a historical building.

Urbanization（都市化）has continued to significantly threaten architectural heritage. In the capital Beijing, for instance, more than 1,000 acres of its historic hutongs and traditional courtyard homes were destroyed between 1990 and 2010.

In the early 2000s, cities including Nanjing and Bejjing-due to the critics’ protest about the loss of old neighborhoods-drew up long-term plans to preserve what was left of their historic sites, with protections introduced to safeguard buildings and restrict developers.

These conservation efforts have taken different forms. In Beijing, a near-ruined temple was transformed into a restaurant and gallery, while in Nanjing, a cinema from the 1930s was restored to its original form, with some additions providing it for modern use. In 2019, Shanghai welcomed Tank Shanghai, an arts center built in renovated（重修的）oil tanks.

“Relocation is not the first choice, but better than destroying,” said Lan, the Shanghai primary school’s project supervisor. “I’d rather not touch the historical buildings at all.” Building relocations he said however, are “a workable option.” “The central government is putting more emphasis on the protection of historical buildings. I’m happy to see that progress in recent years.”

Shanghai has arguably been China’s most progressive city when it comes to heritage preservation. The survival of a number of 1930s buildings and 19th-century “shikumen” （or “stone gate”） house have offered examples of how to give old buildings new life.

“We have to preserve the historical building no matter what, ” Lan said. “The relocation has challenges, but in general, it is cheaper than destroying and then rebuilding something in a new location.”

1. How did cities respond to the loss of historical sites?

A．They criticized the developers.	B．They rebuilt the historic hutongs.
C．They ended the significant threat.	D．They proposed the protection project.

2. What does the underlined word “it” in Para. 4 refer to?

A．All original form.

B．A new addition.

C．A cinema.

D．A temple.

3. What does the author intend to do in Para. 6?

A．Provide strong evidence.	B．Introduce different opinions.
C．Summarize previous paragraphs.	D．Add some background information.

4. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Walking Machine: a New Technology	B．Rebuilding: a New Option for Relics
C．Old Building Torn down for Modern Use	D．Historical Site “Walks” to New Life

8 . I was talking recently with my mom when our conversation reminded me of an interesting story. “This is very funny,” I said. “One time I was diving with my friend Rudy...”

My mom cut me off impatiently. “I’ve heard this one before, honey,” she said. “You don’t need to tell it again.”

Storytelling is a signal of faith (信任) in the relationship. When we share our personal experiences, we also share something about our values, our history, our outlook on life. But the benefits of storytelling only work if you’re good at it—many of us are not. We fail to pay attention to our audience, ignoring them when they become bored, angry or confused. And we often throw in every detail we find interesting, no matter how irrelevant (不相干).

People who repeat the same stories over and over are considered as less sincere. We also find that listeners are less interested in getting along with someone retelling a story they’ve heard him or her tell before. We tend to think these storytellers aren’t presenting themselves truly.

Good storytellers use their voice to express strong feelings, which show they really care about the story. Impressive stories that make people laugh or feel moved, touched or angry have the most impact. “ If it causes a reaction in you, it’s likely to cause a reaction in your audience,” mom says.

I’ve learned a lot about storytelling in my work as a journalist (and from my mother). Tailor your story to your audience. Have a point. Edit yourself. Leave a straight wake—no going off the track. And most importantly, don’t repeat yourself.

1. The conversation between the writer and his mom is mentioned to show ________.

A．storytelling is a signal of faith in the relationship

B．storytelling can help us start a relationship with others

C．sharing our experiences is of great importance

D．we are often not good at storytelling

2. The passage tells us if one repeats the same story, it shows ________.

A．he is less interesting than his audience	B．he gets a good reaction from others
C．he is not presenting his true self	D．he has strong feelings to express

3. What does the underlined “it” in Paragraph5 refer to?

A．The relationship.	B．The story.
C．The impact.	D．The signal.

4. As a good storyteller, he should do the following EXCEPT________.

A．mention as many details as possible	B．make good use of his voice
C．take his audience into consideration	D．avoid repeating a story

9 . 从所给的短语中（一个多余）选择并用其正确形式完成句子。

keep one's head        cut back on                 in defense of          be glued to in the comfort of     spring to one's mind     at one's fingertips     get in the way at large                  come up with             safe and sound

1. They have all the latest statistics ________.
2. Three days later, the travellers arrived home ________.
3. This articie represents the opinion of the public ________.
4. The company had no choice but ________ staff at the moment.
5. I enjoy reading my favorite novels ________ my own home.
6. The moment I saw Jane, the days when we were together on the island immediately ________.
7. Noticing that the water was rising quickly, he ________ and considered how to deal with the difficult situation.
8. Some people believe that this activity will take up plenty of time of students and ________ of their study.
9. Don't stand and stare at me as if you ________ the spot.
10. A teenage boy ________this amazing idea of advertising online.

10 . Once the book you've requested is d________ to the nearest branch, they will inform you by e-mail, so you can pick it up.（根据首字母单词拼写）