1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the man think of the awards?

A．They were funny.

B．They were boring.

C．They were fair.

2. Who won an award for the achievement in sports?

A．Chris.

B．Paul.

C．Mary.

3. Why is the man going back to school?

A．To receive more awards.

B．To help the younger kids.

C．To attend the school dance.

2 . 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。

While the Majale River in Botswana only flows for a few months of the year, there is plenty of water to be found under the surface. Aware     1     this, the area’s animals frequently visit the dry riverbed     2     (dig) up the water and satisfy their thirst.

In late August, Wildlife filmmaker Kim was searching the area,     3     (hope) to see an elephant herd (群) in action. She had driven a few kilometers along the riverbank when she     4     (notice) an elephant herd making their way up.

Things went smoothly at first. Two team members effortlessly climbed up the riverbank and disappeared. The rest of the family, which     5     (lead) by a female elephant, followed closely behind. They were doing well until a baby elephant, much     6     (thin) than other baby ones, got stuck on the steepest (陡) part. Not realizing     7     (it) trouble, the mother kept moving ahead. Fortunately, the herd’s responsible leader stayed behind to ensure everyone made it up safely. She     8     (gentle) pushed the helpless baby elephant up the tricky place.

    9     happened in front of Kim made her excited. And she was even more excited to have captured the heartwarming video of the scene. She said that elephants are caring animals that deserve human love and     10     (admire).

3 . Much of the Amazon’s biodiversity (生物多样性) is under fire-literally. In the last two decades, deforestation (滥伐) and forest fire ate into the ranges of thousands of plant and animal species in the Amazon rainforest.

The extent of the damage is closely tied to the practice of laws in Brazil aimed at protecting the forest from widespread logging (伐木). The findings illustrate the key role that forest use laws have in the fortune of the Amazon rainforest.

Threats to the survival of this biodiversity could have long-term effects. Biodiversity promotes a forest’s resistance to drought. If fire-impacted area continues to rise, not only does the Amazon lose forest cover, but also some of its capacity to deal with the changing climate.

“With fires advancing deeper into the rainforest, more species will experience fire for the first time. These species have not evolved (进化) under conditions with regular fires, so the consequences for those species, like increased risk of population declines or extinction, can be severe,” says Xiao Feng, a biogeographer at Florida State University.

“But we don’t know how fires are impacting the biodiversity across the Amazon basin,” says Feng. The Amazon is a huge area. It’s generally impossible to go there and count the number of species before the fire and after it. So Feng and his team instead investigated how Amazonian plant and animal species’ geographic ranges have been affected by recent fires. The team gathered range maps of 11,514 plant and 3,079 animal species and compared these maps with satellite images of Amazon forest cover from 2001 to 2019. Those images let the team track how logging and fires have led to the reduction of rainforest.

Starting in 2009, when a series of rules aimed at reducing deforestation started being performed, the extent of fires generally decreased. Then in 2019, fires rose back up again, co-occurring with a relaxation of rules. Much of the fire-driven forest loss was concentrated along the more intensely logged southern reaches of the rainforest.

The change suggests effective forest protection laws can slow this trend of destruction and are essential for preventing the region from reaching a tipping point.

1. What does Feng mean based on paragraph 4?

A．Not all species will survive the fire.

B．The forest badly needs regular fires.

C．All species will die out after the fire.

D．The fire will change survival skills of species.

2. How did Feng’s team draw the conclusion about fires’ effect on biodiversity?

A．By taking field trips.	B．By doing experiments.
C．By referring to geography books.	D．By making comparisons.

3. Why did fires occur more frequently in the Amazon forest in 2019?

A．Severe drought kept on striking.

B．The new species had no time to evolve.

C．Rules of controlling logging weren’t strictly carried out.

D．The rainforest’s resistance to the changing climate weakened.

4. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A science magazine.	B．A personal diary.
C．A travel brochure.	D．A research plan.

4 . The e-bike industry is exploding around the world as people adopt the idea of an environmentally-friendly alternative for the daily trips and a way to enjoy the outdoors. Creative minds are introducing e-bike innovations like creative new body styles. Evie Bee, a woodworker, model maker and university student, has combined her passions into a unique and beautiful wooden e-bike she calls Electraply.

The design was inspired by Bee’s love for the motorcycles of the past and the desire to honour and continue this design classic through a modern interpretation.

Electraply is composed primarily of materials of a sustainably sourced tree-poplar ply, which is the inspiration for the name. The use of wood threatened to make the bike too heavy, but Bee used poplar ply for the central frame (框架) so it was no heavier than an ordinary e-bike.

For the original bike, Bee collected the forks from an old jump bike. The decision resulted in the use of V-brakes (刹车) in the design. She says it’s not ideal but works for now, admitting, “The forks shall certainly be the first thing I upgrade once I have the money.” There are safety features to balance the system; the front brake is wired to the motor, causing it to turn off when the brakes are pressed.

Unlike most e-bikes, Bee didn’t try to hide the battery. In fact, she put it front and center. She explained, “The bike design was inspired by motorbikes, which have their gas tanks (油箱) visible. I wanted to carry this through into my own design, but change the gas tank for a battery!”

Bee is currently working on developing a Kickstarter campaign for Electraply with hopes of mass-producing and marketing it at some point. For those interested in working from the knowledge she’s developed in the process, she’s written two e-books she has posted on her website. One covers the design process for creating the bike, while the second details the construction process of turning the design into a real-life functioning e-bike.

1. What character of poplar ply is taken into consideration when used for the central frame?

A．Its security.	B．Its strength.
C．Its intensity.	D．Its weight.

2. Which of the following can best describe Bee’s present V-brakes of Electraply?

A．Risky.	B．Delicate.
C．Unsatisfactory.	D．Useless.

3. What’s the difference between Bee’s e-bike and most other e-bikes?

A．Bee’s e-bike was environment friendly.

B．Bee’s e-bike had the battery put in easy view.

C．Bee’s e-bike owned more advanced safety features.

D．Bee’s e-bike was powered by both gas and solar electricity.

4. What is Bee expecting of Electraply?

A．It’ll be made into production.

B．It’ll help raise money for charity.

C．It’ll enable her e-books to be bestsellers.

D．It’ll stimulate people’s curiosity about science.

5 . Most students of UR will spend at least one evening at Tin Roof, the only bar located a block away from campus before they graduate. Kaleb Chitaphong, who spent numerous nights there as an undergraduate, bought the place.

Chitaphong didn’t intend to own a bar after graduation, instead hoping to follow his Political Science education through to a Ph.D., and probably find a career in academia. But when his frequented place was facing closure last year during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic (疫情), Chitaphong decided he couldn’t let that happen. “I grew up in this area, so when finding out the business was closing, I contacted the owner. Initially, I had no plans to buy it. But when we got talking more, things worked out and I was able to gain ownership,” he said.

Chitaphong has experience in the restaurant industry from his family. But even with background knowledge, he still had a crash course in owning a bar the hard way-learning the laws, earning his alcohol license, understanding requirements-all during the pandemic. Chitaphong reopened the restaurant this past February, starting small.

Although loved by students, Chitaphong’s hope for Tin Roof is to attract local residents as well. “It’s important for me to have a place where everybody can come and have a good time,” he said. While Chitaphong wants to have a bar that isn’t exclusive to just UR students, he also wants to remain close to campus life. “I want it to be a UR bar, in whatever way that means,” he expressed. “I’ve talked to sports teams of UR to get some jerseys (球衣) hung up.”

As COVID-19 limitation continues to ease up, Chitaphong has plans to host more events. In addition to Disco Tuesdays, he recently added Karaoke Fridays. He’s also planning cooperation with UR’s Standup Comedy to try out Stand-Up Wednesdays.

Despite his big plans, Tin Roof isn’t Chitaphong’s end game. He may open up another business. But right now he’s focusing on this space to make it the best time for as many people as possible.

1. What was the root cause of Chitaphong taking over the bar?

A．His intention of running a business.

B．His emotional attachment to the bar.

C．His positive attitude to the pandemic.

D．His friendship with the boss of the bar.

2. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about concerning Chitaphong?

A．His family background.

B．His academic performance.

C．The characteristics of his restaurant.

D．Hard preparations of starting his bar.

3. What does the underlined word “exclusive” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Familiar.	B．Near.
C．Specific.	D．Harmful.

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Tin Roof: The Home of UR Students

B．Chitaphong: A Business -minded Graduate

C．UR Graduate Brings New Life to Tin Roof

D．How Does a Bar Regain Its Appeal to the Public?

6 . Announcing the 2021 Tiny Desk Contest

Every year, we ask unsigned artists to send us their songs. These artists invite us into their communities and spaces and share the music they’ve been working so hard on. Getting to be among the first people to hear a great new song feels like being let in on the best secret. Through the Tiny Desk Contest, we get to share those desired secrets with the world. We’re excited to announce that the Tiny Desk Contest is back for 2021!

Since we started the Tiny Desk Contest in 2014, we’ve discovered new music from numerous artists from across the country. Our winners have gone on to do remarkable things such as winning Grammy awards, playing sold-out tours around the world and signing to major labels and we can’t wait to celebrate even more great music this year.

Here are rules you should follow to prevent disqualification.

·We’ll start accepting entries next Tuesday, November 23, at 10 a.m.

·Entries close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 20.

·You must be an unsigned musician and at least 18 years old to enter.

·To enter, record a video of yourself playing one original song at a desk and upload it to YouTube.

·Enter by submitting your entry at npr.org/tinydeskcontest.

·The winner will play their very own Tiny Desk concert.

While there will only be one winner, we’ll be sharing tons of standout entries on this blog, in our videos and on social media. When the Contest has closed and our judges have picked their favorites, then we’ll start Tiny Desk Contest Top Shelf, a weekly livestreamed series where each judge will share their favorite entries on the NPR Music YouTube channel.

Big dreams have to start somewhere. Why not the Tiny Desk?

1. Which of the following will result in disqualification?

A．Entering as an unsigned elderly singer.

B．Mailing photos of a concert to YouTube.

C．Uploading your entry in early December.

D．Posting a video of playing your own song.

2. Who will decide on the winner of the Tiny Desk Contest?

A．The audience.	B．The judges.
C．The social media.	D．The Grammy winners.

3. What’s the purpose of this text?

A．To entertain readers.

B．To show a cultural phenomenon.

C．To share secrets of the music field.

D．To call for participation in a contest.

7 . 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。A

Some body language has many different uses, the best example of which is     1     (smile). A smile can help us get     2     difficulties, break down barriers, and so on. If you feel down or lonely, there is nothing     3     (good) than seeing the smiling face of a good friend.

8 . Ways to Show Gratitude (感激)

COVID-19 has a way of making people feel like their world was turned upside down overnight. They struggle with feeling frightened and feeling like everyone is overreacting (反应过度).     1    

Give thanks for everyday things

    2     In fact, being grateful for something as small as a fresh cup of coffee, a sunny day, or a perfect parking spot can give you a better mood and train your brain to see the good rather than the bad.

    3    

One way to make gratitude a regular part of your day is to make it a habit to think of three things you are thankful for each day. It doesn’t really matter whether you perform this exercise first thing in the morning or just before you go to bed. The important thing is that you’re taking time and reflecting on what you are grateful for.

Keep track of everything you’re grateful for

Using a phone app like Gratitude Plus, you can record the things you’re grateful for. Another option is to use social media or even post-it notes to express your gratitude.     4     This way, when you’re feeling down, you can reflect on the things that previously (以前) brought a smile to your face.

Reflect on past negative experiences

Look back on the worst moments in your life.     5     Consider not only what you suffered, but also what you learned through the experiences. When you find the positive in negative experiences, you have turned them into something positive that does you good in the end.

A．Make gratitude a daily habit.

B．Stick to expressing gratitude in public.

C．Then, compare those with where you are now.

D．Gratitude doesn’t have to be over the top or something significant.

E．You can hardly stay strong while recalling the moments that ever happened.

F．But learning to practice gratitude every day can bring some changes to your life.

G．The key is to use a method to help you remember the things you are grateful for.

9 . Through intense effort，Yuan Longping o________（克服）enormous technical difficulties to develop the first hybrid rice. （根据中英文提示填空）

10 . According to a Facebook post by Kevin Leslie, a man was traveling with his young daughter when he was told he had to buy her a plane ticket or she could not board.

"This woman needs to be recognized," Leslie wrote. "A gentleman was checking in for his flight when the agent asked how old his daughter was. He said she had recently turned two. The agent then asked if she had a ticket, The man was confused because he was under the impression she could ride for free. He was hit with emotion. He mentioned he couldn't afford to rebook this flight or get her the ticket with such short notice. He stepped aside and tried to make a few calls. Hugging his daughter and grabbing his head, you could tell he was heartbroken. This woman next to him at the front counter heard the whole thing. She walked over to him and asked what was wrong. After they talked for a bit they walked up to the counter together. She pointed back at his daughter and said, ‘I wanna buy her ticket.’ The agent said ‘You know how much this ticket costs right?’ The woman responded ‘$700 something?’ ‘$749’ the agent said. The woman said ‘that's fine’ and pulled out her credit card.”

“I was right there and I just said to her, ‘God Bless You!’ and they printed out the ticket,” Leslie continued in the post. ‘The agent kept talking about her goosebumps（鸡皮疙瘩）while the man hugged the woman and asked for her name to repay her. The woman just kept saying, ‘Don't worry about it. 'She knew she wanted to help that man and his daughter no matter what the cost. Please share this story because people like                    this need to be praised.”

Although Bolton planned to stay anonymous（匿名的）and did not buy the ticket to receive attention, after the post went viral on Facebook, a number of people left comments that revealed her identity.

Some of her personal friends and co-workers left comments that this is exactly the kind of thing that she would do, and that they are proud to know her.

1. What can we infer about the man?

A．He wanted to save some money.

B．He repaid the woman as promised.

C．He was sad to part with his daughter.

D．He couldn't afford the ticket on the spot.

2. Why did the agent keep talking about her goosebumps afterwards?

A．The woman wanted to stay anonymous.

B．It was the Flight Company that was to blame.

C．The agent was so excited to deal with the case.

D．The man was surprised when told to buy an extra ticket.

3. What is Bolton's friends' attitude towards her action according to the text?

A．It was troublesome to be Bolton's friends.

B．It is natural for Bolton to take such an action.

C．Bolton's action is beyond their imagination.

D．They feel envy of Bolton's financial condition.

4. The purpose of the text is to________.

A．compare and evaluate	B．spread and advocate
C．argue and discuss	D．introduce and inform