1 . Compean was no stranger to Los Angeles National Forest. He’d hiked the park several times. But after hiking along a _________ path last April, the 45-year-old man was lost.

As dusk _________, with several hours of aimless walking, his concern _________ fear. With only a bottle of water and less than ten percent battery _________ on his cell phone, Compean was unprepared for anything more than the two-hour journey he’d planned.

Compean climbed to a higher _________, some 7, 000 feet above sea level, where he found at least one bar of _________. “Help. My phone is going to die. I’m lost, ” he texted a friend, with a photo _________, showing where he was. All Compean could do then was wait. The temperature was dropping _________. Dressed so little, he soon felt cold to the bone.

Sixty miles away in Ventura County, Ben Kuo was reading a tweet _________ the Los Angeles County Police Department, showing an image of a man’s legs. Kuo has an unusual hobby. “I have always loved __________ where photos were taken,” he says. He frequently tries to __________ where movie scenes or television shows were filmed. When he saw the image of Compean’s legs surrounded by an endless landscape of __________, he immediately pulled up a satellite map on his laptop. The police department said Compean’s car was parked near Buckhorn Campground and Compean had been lost for a whole day, so he narrowed his search to the __________ area.

“There’s an amazing amount of information you can get from satellites, ”says Kuo. The first thing he __________ in Compean’s photo was the special grass. After comparing it to the satellite map, Kuo realized something, “He’s got to be on the south side __________ there’s not really any green valley on the north side.” That finding __________ his search, leading him to an area that was similar to a part in the image. The final step was comparing the __________ photo with 3D images of the area from Google Earth. The locations __________!

Thanks to Kuo’s __________ information, Compean was finally rescued and he was grateful to Kuo, “I __________ you my life”.

1.

A．new

B．familiar

C．old

D．primitive

2.

A．burst

B．came

C．fell

D．sank

3.

A．turned out

B．turned to

C．turned up

D．turned down

4.

A．maintaining

B．remaining

C．presenting

D．restoring

5.

A．spot

B．basin

C．peak

D．top

6.

A．power

B．signal

C．battery

D．sign

7.

A．exhibited

B．conveyed

C．exposed

D．attached

8.

A．slowly

B．steadily

C．frequently

D．quickly

9.

A．about

B．in

C．from

D．of

10.

A．looking for

B．deciding on

C．pointing out

D．counting on

11.

A．predict

B．release

C．comprehend

D．identify

12.

A．trees

B．flowers

C．grass

D．woods

13.

A．precise

B．accurate

C．surrounding

D．subsequent

14.

A．noticed

B．thought

C．mentioned

D．watched

15.

A．while

B．so

C．instead

D．because

16.

A．continued

B．accelerated

C．deepened

D．proved

17.

A．original

B．clear

C．perfect

D．complete

18.

A．entered

B．matched

C．finished

D．differed

19.

A．specific

B．rough

C．special

D．sustainable

20.

A．thank

B．envy

C．owe

D．contribute

2 . 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。

“ Rachel Pettingill! ”

As Truman came home from school, he repeated the name in his head. Throughout third grade and the year before, Rachel Pettingill had earned the highest science grade in the class. Truman was used to being second best.

“ But science is my thing, ” he declared.

Truman’s parents were scientists, and he would be a scientist. That was just a fact. Somehow, with only one week and one assignment left before break, they were neck and neck. Dead even.

The subject of the project was beehives (蜂窝). As his teacher had explained, to earn an A+, he needed a “ new angle. ”

Truman pushed open the front door to find his four-year-old brother, Bryan, playing his paper towel tubes on the living room floor, hard at work.

Bryan leaped to his feet. “ Truman, help me build a city! ”

“ I’d like to, but I have to do a report on beehives. Bryan. Sorry. ” Truman stepped carefully between the tubes. He went to his room, dropped onto the bed, and studied the ceiling.

“ Rachel Pettingill! ”

Her report would be extraordinary.

“ Truman? I know where there’s an old beehive. ” Bryan poked his head in. “ Follow me. ”

They marched to the firewood. Bending down, Bryan pointed out the hive deep inside the tree. Truman carefully removed the hive from its hole.

Back in his room, Truman sat at his desk, turning the delicate hive under a lamp. Each cell was a perfect hexagon (六角形). How did the bees fit the cells together so neatly? And how did they make each cell six-sided? Could they count?

“ Boys, dinner’s ready! ” his mother called.

As he walked to have dinner, his foot came down on something strange.

“ Truman! You’re ruining my city! ” Lost in thought, Truman hadn’t seen Bryan settle in behind him with a mess of paper tubes. Bryan began to cry. Loudly. He gathered an armful of his tubes, threw them into a sink and ran sobbing into the living room.

Truman sighed and gathered the rest of the tubes in both hands.

注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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As he held the tubes over the wastebasket, they suddenly reminded him of something.

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Truman ran to the living room and gave his brother a big hug.

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3 . 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

I live with my husband in San Luis Obispo, California, about three miles from the beach. Every few years, the humpback whales come into the bay for a few days while they’re migrating. November 2020 was one of those times, so we took out our yellow double kayak（皮艇）to watch the wildlife. We paddled out the length of the pier（码头）and saw seals, dolphins, and about 20 whales feeding on silverfish. We were in awe watching these graceful giants—each one about 50 feet long—breach and spray through their blowholes. We laughed when they turned their side fins so that it looked as if they were waving at us.

At the time, my friend Liz was staying with us. The next day, I asked her if she wanted to go out on the water to see them.

“No way,” said Liz, now 65. She was not an experienced kayaker and was terrified that the kayak would overturn while we were surrounded by hungry whales. “There’s nothing to worry about,” I assured her. “The craft is stable, and we can turn back anytime. I’ve learned somewhere that whales have enormous mouths but tiny throats. Anything they can`t swallow they spit right out.” After some cajoling（劝诱）, she finally agreed to join me. I didn’t want her to miss this magnificent experience and regret it later.

Liz and I got out on the water at 8:30 the following morning. There were already about 15 other kayakers and paddleboarders in the bay. It was warm for November, so we wore T-shirts and leggings. After a half-hour, we had our first whale sighting just past the pier: two humpbacks swimming toward us. How amazing to be that close to a creature that size, I thought as the whales dipped under the waterline.

When whales go down after breaching, they leave what looks like an oil slick on the water. I figured if we paddled toward that spot, we’d be safe from the whales, since they’d just left. We followed them at a distance—or what I thought was a distance. I later found out that it’s recommended to keep 300 feet away. We were more like 60 feet away.

注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
2. 至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段, 每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后, 请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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Suddenly, we felt our kayak rocking violently.

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Still, I didn’t panic and I just kept thinking I’ve got to breathe in this “white wall”.

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4 . 既然所有的文件已经下载好了，那我们就仔细检查一遍吧。（now that；go的短语；现在完成时态的被动语态）(汉译英)

5 . While most lifestyle and fashion magazines are full of photos of slim male and female models that create an unrealistic image of the human body, a fresh Japanese men’s magazine called Mr. Babe is taking an unusual approach. It is targeted at chubby men, a body type that is rarely represented in the mainstream fashion industry.

Mr. Babe describes itself as Japan’s first fashion and lifestyle magazine of chubby men, by chubby men and for chubby men. Its major goal is to increase the confidence of its readers and convince them that they can lead a happy and successful life regardless of the few extra pounds. It offers fashion tips, health advice and articles on marriage. The chief editor said, “Mr. Babe is in no way persuading men to become fat. Our message is that chubby men can be attractive by making use of what they have now. ”

Norihito Kurashina was in charge of Men’s Knuckle for over 10 years before shifting completely and launching Mr. Babe. Up to now, Men’s Knuckle is still a famous magazine for young Japanese. 52-year-old Kurashina describes himself as a chubby man for 25 years.

According to the National Health and Nutrition Survey, the percentage of overweight men in Japan has been increasing gradually over the last decade, while the number of overweight women has decreased. Kurashina says the growing number of chubby men is largely due to the long working hours. In addition, they go drinking after work to relax. Naturally, they have no time, energy or money to go to the gym and keep in shape.

The chubby men in Mr. Babe magazine are not much more different than the handsome and sexy men that show up in most mainstream magazines. They are charming and well-dressed. 50, 000 copies have been printed of the first issue, which has film star Jack Black on the cover. Norihito Kurashina says he is already feeling a good response from the audience.

1. What does the underlined word “chubby” in Para. 1 mean?

A．Fat.

B．Thin.

C．Ugly.

D．Modern.

2. What does Mr. Babe mainly aim to do?

A．Encourage more men to put on weight.

B．Make its readers confident in themselves.

C．Offer suggestions about how to lose weight.

D．Become the most popular magazine in Japan.

3. What can we infer from the text?

A．Mr.Babe has several film stars on its cover.

B．Mr.Babe is designed for all Japanese people.

C．Norihito Kurashina is sure about Mr. Babe’s success.

D．The men in Mr.Babe are charming though dressed casually.

6 . Creative Vacation Travel Ideas

Couch Surfing

Those who are bohemians(豪放的人) at heart can travel the world and make new friends using the couch-surfing system. Couch-surfing networking sites allow travelers to research and connect with people in cities around the world who offer up their couch or guest room to strangers. Staying with the people is free of charge, though you will be expected to pay for your own food and entertainment. Most hosts will accommodate a pair of travelers, and the system is safer for inexperienced couch surfers.

Roaming African Hotel

The Shongololo Express is best described as a cruise(邮轮) on land. A fleet of air-conditioned, luxury trains transport travelers through Africa from south to north. The Express stops at prearranged locations of interests, similar to a cruise ship stopping at a port, and allows travelers a chance to get out and explore with the security of a group behind them. Meals and drinks are served on the trains, and there are common areas for socializing.

Underground Motel

Go under Down Under with a stay in the White Cliffs Underground Motel in New South Wales, Australia. The 30 guest rooms called dugouts are carved from supportive soft sandstone and ventilated(通风) with drilled vertical passages. The temperature is naturally regulated year round for a comfortable stay. The hotel includes an on-site restaurant. Guests may even request a personal tour of dugouts local citizens have built for their own homes.

Adventure Vacations

Adventure vacations are travel ideas that suit travelers who want to truly interact with the environment. The National Geographic compiles lists of the best adventure vacations around the world and also helps travelers book the vacations. You don't have to leave the country to have an adventure. The Florida Everglades, Glacier National Park in Montana, The Grand Canyon and The Gila Wilderness in Nevada are adventure vacations to suit the young and the young at heart.

1. What is one of the advantages of Couch Surfing?

A．Couch surfers can travel the world on the Internet.

B．Travelers need to share guest room with strangers.

C．Hosts will charge the guests nothing for accommodation.

D．The system is fit for those who have less travel experience.

2. What do Roaming African Hotel and Underground Motel have in common?

A．The hotels offer free meal service to travelers.

B．Travelers are provided comfortable guest rooms.

C．Security staff accompanies travelers when getting out.

D．Guests have common areas for social events on the trip.

3. Which best suits young people who enjoy dangerous and thrilling activities?

A．Couch Surfing.	B．Roaming African Hotel.
C．Underground Motel.	D．Adventure Vacations.

7 . 阅读下面短文, 根据所给情节进行续写, 使之构成一个完整的故事。

Sedona hiking trails can be fun and relaxing, but sometimes can also be challenging and dangerous.

Rogers, 33, an on-duty airman, was in town from Colorado Springs for adventures on Sedona trails. Even he had just taken a sharp turn on his mountain bike in April 2020 when he was stopped short by the sight of a woman sitting on the side of the trail. She was cute and had long blond hair and big expressive eyes. What he didn’t know then was that she was also in extreme pain.

Sydney Linden, 28, had been jogging down Adobe Jack Trail in Sedona, Arizona, for a picturesque sunset view of the Red Rocks when she hopped over a rock and her leg over extended on the landing. The pain was instant.

Her right leg collapsed and she hit the dirt hard. Linden tried to stand but collapsed. She wasn’t sure if she had torn her ACL (十字韧带), broken her leg, or something else. All she knew was that the pain was a 15 out of 10.

Although it was spring, the Arizona sun beat down relentlessly (无情地). Linden dragged herself to the shade, as if an animal preparing to die. She’d called a friend, but after 30 minutes, her friend was lost. That’s when she saw the mountain biker.

Rogers was trying to play it cool. He casually rode by at a slower speed, stealing a glance at the woman. Sensing her suffering, Rogers stopped and asked if he could help. Linden explained her situation and that’s when he noticed the swelling under her leggings. She needed a hospital-now.

Rogers helped Linden to her feet and they began the steep (陡坡) over the rocky region and desert bushes. It was a long way to go. Leaning on Rogers, Linden tried to hop along, but the pain was severe. She would never make it to the trailhead (登山口) this way.

注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 至少使用5个短文中有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段, 每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后, 请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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Then Rogers had another idea.

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It was after the operation that Linden found Rogers gone.

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8 . Are you looking for some informative magazines? The following ones can surely meet your needs.

Mental Foss is a magazine full of bite-sized（small bits） trivia（琐事）and mostly short articles with really interesting facts that you'll want to share with others. The writing is fun and friendly, so it’s easy to understand the answers to the more difficult questions, like: What does outer space smell like? Why isn't cat food mouse-flavored? While the print edition of the magazine stopped publishing in 2016, you can still read Mental Floss online.

Reader's Digest is not actually about books reading. Instead, it is about people. Inside you'll find anecdotes—short, personal articles about things that have happened to people. There are stories in simple writing about everything from funny celebrity moments and inspiring personal store to funny jokes and articles.

Cricket and Cicada are easy-to-read literary magazines aimed at teenagers. Each issue is full of wonderful short stories and poems, and beautiful illustrations. Even though these are technically children's magazines, they are perfect for learning English because they have high quality writing.

Time is one of the most well-known magazines in the world. Inside you'll find news, beautiful photographs and everything you need to get a" deeper understanding of the world in which we live. "Since Time is very high quality and provides deep insight on many serious topics, it can also be difficult for English learners to read. If you have trouble understanding Time, try Time For Kids, which has similarly great content but is written in a simpler way.

1. What can readers obtain from Mental Floss?

A．They can be inspired by the comments on the magazine.

B．They can understand some tough facts in a funny way.

C．They can enjoy a variety of eye-catching pictures.

D．They can have a deep understanding about the current events.

2. What similarity do the fist three magazines have in common?

A．The language is easy and friendly to readers.

B．The articles are mostly adapted from books.

C．The stories are all based on private experiences.

D．The topics are serious and difficult to comprehend.

3. What do we know about Time?

A．It's of great help for English beginners.

B．It has two editions for readers to choose from.

C．People can have an access to it online.

D．It is perfect for teenagers who love anecdotes.

9 . We arrived in Spain for the first time a few weeks ago. I decided to _________ a car because we had sold the one we had in England before _________ home. Yesterday the sales office rang us to say the car was ready. I had tried out a model like it before, but as I was not yet _________ driving in this city, my wife did not want me to collect it _________ so we went together to fetch it. We paid for the car and _________ the papers. They told us that there was enough petrol(汽油) to take us to a garage, where we could fill up. The _________ garage to the office was about 100 yards away and we got there _________. But when I turned into the main road I suddenly saw a lot of cars racing _________ me. I got out of _________ as fast as I could by backing into the garage __________ and the man behind shouted at me.

“It’s such a problem to __________ to drive on the right side, isn’t it?” my wife said. “Yes, if only I had had a few lessons for practice,” I replied. “You had better go __________ on the way home,” my wife said. “You’d be sorry if you had __________ on the first day, wouldn’t you?” While we were talking, the man behind got out of his car and said in good English, “Would you mind telling me __________ you are thinking of leaving? __________ are you going to sit in your car all day?”

1.

A．borrow

B．drive

C．buy

D．choose

2.

A．leaving

B．making

C．returning

D．getting

3.

A．sure of

B．satisfied with

C．interested in

D．used to

4.

A．on my own

B．right away

C．in a hurry

D．on the way

5.

A．accepted

B．wrote

C．signed

D．copied

6.

A．best

B．nearest

C．quickest

D．cleanest

7.

A．lately

B．directly

C．safely

D．slowly

8.

A．after

B．with

C．around

D．towards

9.

A．their way

B．the garage

C．their sight

D．the car

10.

A．at last

B．once more

C．as usual

D．as well

11.

A．prepare

B．continue

C．choose

D．remember

12.

A．carefully

B．smoothly

C．quickly

D．differently

13.

A．an error

B．a problem

C．an accident

D．a headache

14.

A．when

B．why

C．how

D．what

15.

A．For

B．Or

C．But

D．So

10 . For 30 years, Eddie Rankin has been driving his truck before dawn each Saturday, coming to create a treasured weekly routine for people who populated Woodley Park and who became his devotees.

The tradition ended Saturday, when Rankin unloaded his last truck filled with fresh fruit and vegetables.

“People will probably keep coming, but it won’t be the same,” said Kate Shawcross, one of Rankin’s first customers. “He knows your children’s names and where they go to school—he’s just the classic good neighbor, and here in Washington, we need some of that.”

Rankin was a farmers market pioneer, who got into farming by accident, said Bernadine Prince, executive director of FreshFarm Markets. Rankin is the co-owner of Twin Springs Fruit Farm and has witnessed the explosion of American interest in fresh produce and locally grown food.

“He’s just one of those people who are interested in you as an individual and your tastes,” said Bernadine Prince. “Think about when you go to the supermarket: Who do you talk to?   Nobody. ”

In 1984, a “farmers market” consisted of some peaches, apples and cherries that the typical American might have considered as overpriced. But Rankin drew customers charmed by his huge smile and agricultural knowledge. He remembered to set aside things you asked for, would cash your check if you needed bills and gave your 10-year-old child his or her first job.

The people who came to Saturday’s market sang to Rankin, presented him with poems about his influence on their lives and told stories of good deeds he had done for them.

Many described coming to Rankin's market as a routine in their lives.

Rankin said he is retiring because he wants to spend more time traveling to see his children and a sister back in Ireland. The children of one of Rankin’s partners are taking over Twin Springs.

He has a “fantasy,” he said, of using his knowledge to help fruit-growers elsewhere in the world.

He has faith that others can keep the Woodley Park market going, that the role of a farmers market is now established.

1. People love Rankin mainly because he ________.

A．cares about customers	B．always appears on time
C．sells cheap and fresh goods	D．offers whatever customers need

2. Why has Rankin decided to retire?

A．Because he wants to travel around the world.

B．Because it’s time for him to realize his fantasy.

C．Because he wants to have more time with his family.

D．Because it’s time for new generations to take charge.

3. What’s the best title for the text?

A．Smile, when you meet each other

B．Goodbye, the apple of market’s eye

C．The big fish in the small-farmer pond

D．We need good neighbors in Washington