1 . Most Famous Paintings in the World

Among the millions of paintings that are created and shown in galleries and museums all around the world, a very small number of them go beyond time and make history. Below are some examples.

The Persistence of Memory — Salvador Dali. Painted in 1931, The Persistence of Memory is one of the most recognizable pieces in art history. This work is known to make people reflect on their way of life and the way they spend their time, and it is also thought that Albert Einstein’s well-known Theory of Relativity gave Dali the idea for this wonderful painting.

Girl with a Pearl Earring — Johannes Vermeer. Considered by many to be “the Dutch Mona Lisa”, this beautiful painting features an unnamed young woman looking over her shoulder to stare directly at the viewer. It was completed in 1665 and is exhibited in the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Guernica — Pablo Picasso. The famous painting by Picasso was completed in 1937. It was painted in Paris following the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. The painting is on permanent display in the Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain.

Starry Night — Vincent van Gogh. Painted in 1889, Starry Night is one of the most famous paintings in modern culture, which is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It is based on van Gogh’s direct observations as well as his imagination, memories, and emotions and was the inspiration for the song Vincent (also known as Starry, Starry Night).

1. What do we know about The Persistence of Memory?

A．It was finished in the 1920s.	B．It centers on people’s lifestyle.
C．It reflects the painter’s memories.	D．It may be inspired by a famous theory.

2. Which painting is based on a true story?

A．The Persistence of Memory.	B．Starry Night.
C．Girl with a Pearl Earring.	D．Guernica.

3. What is the common feature of the listed paintings?

A．They are everlasting artworks.	B．They share the similar theme.
C．They are on permanent display.	D．They give ideas for music creation.

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。

A New Addition to the Family

For the initial ten years of his life, Victor was the prince of the household. As he was an only child, his parents petted him and showered all their love and attention on him. Whatever toys his parents bought, they were always meant for him. Whatever food was in the refrigerator, there was no one to compete with him to polish it off first. Victor could leave his toys or books around the house with complete ease of mind, knowing that there was no one who would get their hands on his belongings and cause any damage.

However, all that was to change overnight when Victor’s parents brought back his new baby sister, Lina, from the hospital. With her rosy cheeks, wide open eyes and angelic smile, Lina caught the hearts of her parents, grandparents and relatives. Everyone focused their attention on the cute bunch of joy. Whenever she cried, her mother or father would rush to her bed. She simply cried because she wanted to be carried. There was little time left for Victor.

Now that Victor’s mother had his baby sister to take care of, she expected Victor himself to do most of the chores he can do. Victor was asked to clean his own room, iron his own school uniform and clean his own shoes. Before Lina’s arrival, he had never lifted a finger to help out with these tasks. The whole family also went out less because it was unhealthy to expose Lina to the bacteria(细菌) being in the outside world too often.

Victor felt neglected by his parents. He felt that they loved Lina more than him. As a result, he tried to attract his parents’ attention by becoming resistant. One evening, Victor’s parents were called up by his teacher because Victor had got into a fight at school. His teacher had noticed Victor’s behaviour and work attitude changing downwards in the past two months. Before that, he had been a model student.

注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。

Upon hearing the teacher’s feedback, Victor’s parents got lost in thought.

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Victor realized that his parents still cared for him.

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3 . Under the background of the slow growth of its total population to 1.44 billion, China has seen a sharp rise in older adults over the past decade, solidifying the country’s rapidly aging pattern, the latest national census (人口普查) data shows. The population on the Chinese mainland increased by an average of 0.53 percent annually during the past 10 years to 1.41 billion, compared with an annual growth rate of 0.57 percent from 2000 to 2010, according to the 7th national census published by the National Bureau of Statistics.

“The growth of the total population has slowed down but remains at a steady pace,” Ning Jizhe, head of the bureau, said at a news conference. “Based on trends in recent years, China’s population will grow at an increasingly slow rate in the future while remaining above 1.4 billion.” The increasing elderly population has become a defining feature of the past decade.

Ning said an aging society will set the tone for China's population structure for a long time, presenting challenges and opportunities. “A graying population will pile pressure on supply of labor force and social services, as well as adding to families’ elderly care burden. But more elderly people could also motivate consumption of products and services targeting this age group, and advance the development of some technologies,” he said.

Ning added that those between the ages of 60 and 69, who are equipped with knowledge, experience and skills and are generally in good health, make up nearly 56 percent of all older adults. “Their potential to continue making contributions to society and playing a constructive role is big,” he responded to a question on the outlook for raising the retirement age and carrying out other potential measures aimed at addressing the aging trend. Some population economists also said the latest number and proportion (比例) of elderly are largely within predictions, and the aging trend will continue for a long time.

1. What does the 7th national census data show?

A．The aging population of China has risen rapidly.

B．The annual growth rate has increased by 0.04%.

C．The annual growth rate was 0.57% during the past 10 years.

D．The total population of Chinese mainland increased to 1.44 billion.

2. What does Ning Jizhe say about the growth of graying population?

A．It is beyond predictions.	B．It brings few advantages.
C．It has sharply slowed down.	D．It will increase pressure on family.

3. What is Ning Jizhe’s attitude to the graying population?

A．Objective.

B．Doubtful.

C．Unclear.

D．Negative.

4. What can be a suitable title for the passage?

A．The aging trend brings problems

B．An aging society presents opportunities

C．China’s population gets old as growth slows

D．Measures are to be taken to tackle the aging trend

4 . World’s richest woman Gina Rinehart is suffering a media firestorm over an article in which she blames the middle class for “drinking, or smoking and socializing” rather than working to earn their own fortune. What if she has a point?

Steve Siebold, author of “How Rich People Think”, spent nearly three decades interviewing millionaires around the world to find out what separates them from everyone else. It had little to do with money itself, he told Business Insider. It was about their mentality.

Average people think money is the root of all evil (罪恶). Rich people believe poverty is the root of all evil. “The average person has been brainwashed to believe rich people are lucky or dishonest,” Siebold writes. That’s why there’s a certain shame that comes along with getting rich in lower-income communities. “The rich knows that while having money doesn’t guarantee happiness, it does make your life easier and more enjoyable.”

Average people believe you have to do something to get rich. Rich people believe you have to be something to get rich. “While the masses are attached to the doing and the immediate results of their actions, the great ones are learning and growing from every experience, whether it’s a success or a failure, knowing their true reward is becoming a human success machine that eventually produces outstanding results,” he writes.

Average people would rather be entertained than educated. Rich people would rather be educated than entertained. The rich don’t think it a must to earn their wealth through formal education, and they appreciate the power of learning long after college is over, Siebold says. “Walk into a wealthy person’s home and you often see many books used to educate themselves on how to become more successful,” he writes. “The middle class reads novels, tabloids (小报) and entertainment magazines”.

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

A．To lead in the topic of the text.

B．To describe the life of the middle class.

C．To introduce the richest woman in the world.

D．To show readers the supporting details of the article.

2. Why is it considered a shame when an ordinary man gets rich?

A．Probably because he succeeds by dishonest means.

B．Probably because people are misled by false ideas.

C．Probably because he becomes rich by pure chance.

D．Probably because people think of him as the root of evil.

3. According to Siebold, what do the rich think of education?

A．Everyone can go to the library for further education.

B．Education should be received through formal ways.

C．Learning should last for one’s whole life.

D．Novels and tabloids bring people poverty.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Rich People Think Differently	B．Education or Entertainment?
C．Average People Long for Fortune	D．How to Earn Wealth?

5 . 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。

Body language during interviews plays a very important role in making or breaking your career. The expression “actions speak louder than words” holds very true,     1     (especial) during job interviews. The way you present yourself leaves     2     significant impact on your interviewer. From the moment you enter through the company’s front door, you     3     (perceive) by different people. The following are some useful     4     (tip) for you to ensure you have good body language.

One of the most vital aspects of your body language during job interviews     5     (be) making and maintaining eye contact. However, that doesn’t mean you pointlessly keep staring     6     your interviewer. If you’ve to face more than one interviewer at once, address the person     7     asked the question.

What’s more, job interview body language suggests     8     (make) use of your hands through subtle (微妙的) gestures. You can try touching your fingertips and moving your fingers as you speak, indicating your honesty and openness.

Last but not least, touching your head or neck makes the other person think of you as being     9     (bore). Instead，keep your shoulders relaxed and facing the interviewer     10     (show) your involvement.

6 . NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Last year, the National Park Service (NPS) marked its 100th anniversary with a year-long celebration.

    1    . It recognized the preservation and protection of the 417 park service units. Now that those festivities have wrapped up, it’s time to look toward what the next 100 years might look like for the nation’s parks. Here’s a look at some of the major issues facing the nation s parks now and over the next century.

    2    . For example, at Shenandoah National Park, park officials note that rising temperatures in streams have already impacted native fish. They are also concerned that climate change will lead to more droughts, floods and wildfires. At Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California, park officials are predicting heat waves, coastal flooding and habitat destruction in response to climate change.

Visitors behave badly. Today, visitors still aim to make their mark on the natural and cultural resources.

    3    . But the NPS now has its own branch of law enforcement (执法) officials who are tasked with protecting those resources for and often from park visitors.

There is maintenance backlog (积压).    4    . But the donations may drop sharply and raise the possibility of handing the parks over to private corporations. With budget shortfalls and maintenance at all-time highs, it’s likely that these sorts of partnerships will only become more likely in the future.

Despite some major concerns, the future of the NPS looks promising. With a renewed level of interest, and the help of some corporate donations, the parks will be protected for the next century.    5    .

A．Climate change will affect all parks

B．Yellowstone National Park deserves a visit

C．The NPS took a look back at the last century

D．The maintenance burden will be removed soon

E．And they may look different in the next 100 years

F．Those are protected by the National Park Service as they did years ago

G．At the moment, donations from private corporations are limited to signs and certain exhibits

7 . Pearl S. Buck was born in Virginia, the United States in 1892 and her parents were missionaries (传教士). When Buck was four months old, her parents took her with them to China.

From childhood, Buck spoke both Chinese and English. She grew up playing with Chinese children. She never developed a feeling of superiority toward the Chinese. Rather, Buck was better equipped to recognize some of the absurdities (荒谬) her parents’ profession,Buck returned to the United States to attend Randolph—Macon Women’s College. However, the country of her birth was largely unfamiliar to her, so she felt like a foreigner. After graduation, she returned to China to take care of her sick mother. Her first and only biological child, Carol, was born a few years after she got married. Due to a tumor, Buck had to have an operation. Soon afterwards her daughter was severely ill. Almost at the same time, her mother died after her long illness. Despite these misfortunes placed on her life, she refused to be defeated.

The Good Earth, her best—known book, was published in 1931. The novel quickly gained an international reputation, It was cited in the decision to award her the Noble Prize for Literature, “for her rich and truly epic (史诗般的) descriptions of peasant life in China and for her biographical masterpieces,” a year later, Pearl Buck’s works after 1938 are too many to mention. Her novels continued to deal with the confrontation (对抗) of East and West, her interest spreading to such countries as India and Korea.

Buck also devoted herself to humanitarian causes. With her husband, she founded an adoption agency for children of mixed Asian and American parentage. These children were often outcasts in Asian countries because of their mixed blood and because they were often the illegitimate (私生的) children of American servicemen.

Buck spent all her life trying to help people in the USA understand Chinese culture. She wanted to prove to her readers that the universality of mankind can exist if they accept it.

1. What can we know about Buck?

A．She grew up in China.

B．She couldn’t get on with her parents.

C．She was proud of her parents^ profession.

D．She couldn’t speak English when she was young.

2. What is The Good Earth mainly about?

A．What Buck saw in China.	B．Conflicts in India and Korea.
C．Why Buck chose to live in China.	D．Children’s life in adoption agency.

3. What does the underlined word “outcasts” in Paragraph 5 refer to?

A．Children who were disabled.

B．Children who were abandoned.

C．Children whose parents were dead.

D．Children whose parents were Asians.

4. Which of the following can best describe Buck in this passage?

A．Brave and patient.	B．Adorable and polite.
C．Gentle and humorous.	D．Determined and generous.

8 . Future Engineers Camp is devoted to teaching students using a unique approach tested and loved by parents around the nation. Through our personal love for engineering, we believe we can inspire students around the world. Additionally, we donate part of our profits to an international education non-profit.

Shasta Narayanan and Viren Nathan are high school students from Lynbrook and Cupertino High School, respectively, and share a long-standing love for engineering and technology. From the early ages of primary school, they joined themselves in STEM classes and had a joyful time learning how exciting engineering could be. After attending a large number of exceptional engineering camps around the Bay Area, Shasta and Viren decided to start a camp of their own to educate, and hopefully inspire a love for engineering in kids. In the summer of 2018，they started the business Beginner Java to provide kids interested in computer science with a comprehensive course in Java. After their success with Beginner Java, they decided to grow their business into Future Engineers Camp.

Our curriculum (课程) is based on real-world content that students can apply beyond the classroom. Our teachers maintain a student-centered approach while teaching. Check out our classes below to learn more.

Introduction to java

Students will learn the fundamental principles required to be successful at coding in Java (6th—8th Grade)

Introduction to Web Development

Students will gain an understanding of problem-solving by coding their own website using HTML. (6th—8th Grade)

Python Programming

Students will learn about Python and its many uses while creating programs, games, and more. (6th—8th Grade)

Startup Camp

Students will learn to come up with business ideas, learn business skills, and also presentation skills. (6th—8th Grade)

1. What can be learned about Shasta and Viren?

A．They are good at inspiring parents.

B．They started a class in STEM at school.

C．They run a non-profit education organization.

D．They have a long-term passion for engineering and technology.

2. What do we know about Future Engineers Camp?

A．It is student-centered.

B．It will start the business Beginner Java.

C．It is intended for students who are academic.

D．It focuses on educating college students in engineering.

3. In which class can you learn presentation skills?

A．Introduction to Java.	B．Startup Camp.
C．Introduction to Web Development.	D．Python Programming.

9 . Judges Sought for Student Research Showcase

Sigma Xi is seeking professional researchers and science communicators to judge the Student Research Showcase, a science communication competition for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Judges from the following disciplines (学科)are needed April 3- 10 to evaluate and provide feedback on presentation websites.

• agriculture, soil, and natural resources

• cell biology and biochemistry

• environmental sciences

• human behavioral and social sciences

• math and computer science

• physics and astronomy

Each volunteer will judge up to 10 student websites that contain a research abstract, slide show, and video. Judges interact with contestants(参赛者)by posting comments and questions on the sites, allowing flexibility with each judge's personal schedule. No travel is required. The students compete to be named a division winner and receive up to $ 500.

Sigma Xi membership is preferred, but not required, to judge. To volunteer by March 31，go to https://www. sigmaxi. org/meetings-events/volunteer.

The Public Can Help

Everyone can vote for the People's Choice Award winner, based on the quality of the presentation's video. The winner receives up to $ 250.

Find more details at https://www. sigmaxi.org/meetings-eventsistudent-research-showcase.

1. Who is the most likely candidate for the judge of the showcase?

A．A professor of western literature.	B．An undergraduate of cell biology.
C．A specialist in human social sciences.	D．A member of Sigma Xi.

2. What is the judge expected to do?

A．Evaluate lectures given on science.

B．Assess science presentation websites.

C．Interview the contestants at a given time.

D．Vote for the People's Choice Award winner.

3. What will the People's Choice Award winner probably get?

A．$ 250.

B．$ 500.

C．A free travel.

D．A slide show.

10 . Neighborliness is part of Chinese culture. People who _________ in the same residential compound became good friends. My friend Lao Ma is one of these old friends and neighbors.

Lao Ma is a traditional Chinese guy who puts friendship and loyalty above his own _________. He has helped almost everyone in our group but has never _________ us for help. When he first started working, Lao Ma _________ about 1000 Yuan per month. But when he heard a friend of his _________ needed money, without _________ he borrowed here there and offered his friend 5000 Yuan.

Lao Ma got _________ on June 19 this year. Chinese people generally like to invite all their friends and relatives to a feast on the occasion. Lao Ma _________ chose to hold a _________ auction (拍卖) where he put presents from friends up for bid. When Lao Ma announced his intentions for the wedding, we were __________ astonished, but later __________ the idea. After all, it just underscores (强调) his penchant (嗜好；倾向) for putting others __________ himself.

More than 200 people were __________ at Lao Ma’s wedding. Perhaps because of the auction, many more people than __________ arrived to celebrate and bid. Ma and his wife gave the profits from the auction to a charity to help those in need.

Lao Ma is a model neighbor and many others have been __________ by his friendship and generosity. Lao Ma likes to say, “Love me, love my neighbor.”

1.

A．work

B．live

C．arise

D．cooperate

2.

A．interests

B．habits

C．principles

D．activities

3.

A．turned up

B．turned down

C．turned to

D．turned around

4.

A．charged

B．cost

C．spent

D．earned

5.

A．generally

B．hopefully

C．desperately

D．overally

6.

A．participating

B．defending

C．transforming

D．hesitating

7.

A．married

B．introduced

C．engaged

D．visited

8.

A．however

B．therefore

C．instead

D．thus

9.

A．honor

B．charity

C．reputation

D．volunteer

10.

A．vitally

B．initially

C．actually

D．obviously

11.

A．appreciated

B．applied

C．challenged

D．demanded

12.

A．thanks to

B．regardless of

C．out of

D．ahead of

13.

A．present

B．absent

C．amazing

D．effective

14.

A．admired

B．explored

C．expected

D．registered

15.

A．requested

B．discouraged

C．recognised

D．inspired