1 . I’ve always wanted to attend a music festival. But as a person with autism (自闭症), the _________ of being forced into a loud group of thousands of people has always _________ me. For years I avoided them. _________, after gradually developing an attitude of trying new things, I decided to go to this year’s Reading Festival with my _________.

We arrived at the festival last Thursday afternoon only to be faced with a(n) _________ check-in line. Thankfully, we could skip it and enter at a welcome _________ for disabled guests. Soon a warm-hearted volunteer _________ us to a camping area for the disabled. Noticing me struggling with my _________, he kindly offered to carry them. He even offered to help me put up my tent. I _________ with a grateful smile, saying my friend was __________ to offer much needed help.

The next afternoon, volunteers guided us to a disabled viewing stand. It was a(n) __________ atmosphere with a sea of people from around the world dancing and singing along to their favorite __________, who all gave excellent performances.

I was surprised to see how the power of music could __________ people from different ages, backgrounds, and cultures. __________ soon became friends because we all had a shared language — music.

All in all, I __________my first music festival, which opened my eyes to a whole new world. I greatly respect the volunteers who gave up their time to help disabled people.

1.

A．warning

B．thought

C．experience

D．embarrassment

2.

A．excited

B．disappointed

C．frightened

D．inspired

3.

A．Therefore

B．Nowadays

C．Instead

D．However

4.

A．relative

B．band

C．parent

D．friend

5.

A．endless

B．unusual

C．striking

D．horrible

6.

A．ceremony

B．point

C．atmosphere

D．branch

7.

A．treated

B．introduced

C．directed

D．arranged

8.

A．bags

B．performances

C．diseases

D．feelings

9.

A．continued

B．refused

C．escaped

D．stopped

10.

A．on hand

B．in charge

C．ready

D．willing

11.

A．reasonable

B．informal

C．lively

D．hopeful

12.

A．hosts

B．artists

C．workers

D．volunteers

13.

A．understand

B．improve

C．control

D．move

14.

A．Foreigners

B．Enemies

C．Neighbors

D．Strangers

15.

A．remembered

B．confirmed

C．enjoyed

D．missed

2 . As most people would be, I was very nervous about studying abroad in a foreign country. Luckily, Ireland is English-speaking and any contact with program advisors, housing, or the University was nothing short of excellent.

I chose to study abroad in Cork, Ireland. One of the greatest gifts Cork gave to me was a course I took at University College Cork. It was called Irish Folklore (民间传说) with Shane Lehane who was very nice. This lecture changed my world. I got to learn about the old fairy legends, unique Irish and Cork festivals and celebrations, traditions, and much about butter and potatoes. This class taught me so much about tradition and the importance of it. Although I met some difficulties due to the difference in cultural background, these didn’t stop me from moving forward.

Similar to Shane, the local people of Cork were very nice and they were what made the city so wonderful. Con and his family who ran the fruit and veg store that was by my apartment became my source of local information about Cork, Ireland, and all the people in it. They waved to me when they saw me walking along the road and those were moments that I felt most at home.

I could go on and on about how much I loved Cork and why, but to round it out, the live music was special. The Cork Jazz Festival was the most unique and exciting weekend in town, but every night and every weekend there was a band, singer, or guitar player somewhere in the City Centre. I have always enjoyed music, but it is clear to me that after my time in Cork wherever there is live music, I’m going to be there.

With its nature, sights, traditions, cities, towns, and coastlines, Ireland has so much to offer. I am glad I chose it.

1. What did the author learn from Shane Lehane’s course?

A．The power of public lectures.	B．The value of tradition.
C．Skills for independent living.	D．Tips for personal communication.

2. What is the author’s impression of the local people of Cork?

A．They take their privacy very seriously.	B．They are always busy making a living.
C．They are kind and welcome.	D．They have a good head for business.

3. What does the author want to show about live music in Cork?

A．Live music is very popular in Cork.

B．Live music events are limited to special days.

C．The Cork Jazz Festival attracts a lot of foreigners.

D．The Cork Jazz Festival focuses on traditional Irish music.

4. Which of the following can best describe the author’s stay in Cork?

A．Challenging.

B．Nervous.

C．Meaningful.

D．Peaceful.

3 . If you have a big test coming up or want to do well in class, studying is one of the best things you can do. Here are some tips on forming the best study habits so you can do your best in class.

Study in 1-hour blocks.     1     Set aside an hour for each of your subjects so you have time to review them completely. During each block, only focus on 1 subject at a time so you don’t get information mixed up between classes.

Plan regular breaks. Since studying takes up a lot of energy and brain power, it’s a good idea to schedule 5-10 minutes of relaxation every hour.     2     Listen to music, take a walk, or go get a snack to give yourself some space from your schoolwork.

    3     Working with your classmates can help keep you motivated (有动力). Ask other students that you’re in class with if they want to review with you. Try quizzing (测验) each other on concepts (概念).     4     Try teaching other people in your study group the concepts you’re learning. That way, you’ll be able to learn easier and more effectively.

Rewrite your notes in your own words. Organizing your notes helps you remember information a lot easier.     5     Rewrite them on a separate page so all of the similar information is organized and easy to read.

A．Form a study group.

B．Stay organized and work somewhere quiet.

C．Avoid working through the breaks you’ve planned.

D．Find places that work best for you so you can focus.

E．Keep your study time shorter so you don’t get worn out.

F．Solve problems independently before comparing answers.

G．Even if you took notes in class, the information may be all over the place.

4 . 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。

It was Father’s Day and I wanted to make it special for my father. I planned to surprise him with a homemade breakfast in bed and a day full of activities that he loved.

I woke up early that day and started preparing his favorite breakfast, paratha with butter and honey, and a glass of milk. I put a note on the side of the plate where I had written, “I love you, Dad!” and arranged everything perfectly.

With the plate in my hands, I walked toward Dad’s bedroom. I opened the door and tiptoed(踮着脚走)toward his bed. But to my surprise, Dad was not in bed. I looked around the room, but couldn’t find him there. I searched for him in the house. But there was no sign of him.

I checked his car and it was in the garage(车库). I was very worried and did not know what to do. Just then I saw my mum coming out from the other room. I asked her about Dad and she told me that he had to leave early for work that day. He had an important meeting and a car was sent from his office to pick him up.

I was sad to hear that. Then I slowly walked towards my room, and there I noticed a note on my side table. It was from my dad. He had written the same thing Mum had just told me, but he had also promised to buy oranges on his way back as I had asked him to do so the night before. He had also expressed how sad he was to be spending this day without me, but promised to make up for it as soon as possible.

注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1: I was disappointed but I knew that work was important to my dad.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph2: The next morning, I woke up early and quickly freshened up.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5 . 阅读下面短文，根据内容和提示，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式）。

The Jingju Theatre Company of Beijing,     1     specializes in jingju, is a very important theater group in China. Jingju is also known     2     Peking Opera.

The theater company was started in 1979 by bringing together different jingju troupes (剧团) from Beijing and other opera schools. It wants to keep its rich traditions alive while also     3     (look) ahead to a bright future. It aims to become famous worldwide.     4     (achieve) this, it takes good care of the artists and the art itself by practicing good theater     5     (manage). It believes it has the potential (潜力) to make jingju even     6     (good).

Since the company was set up, it     7     (travel) to many other countries around the world. like the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, and many more. It performs jingju there, making people     8     (interest) in jingju and Chinese culture.

In recent years, it has been invited to perform in famous     9     (theater) in the United States, like the Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center, as well as in the Mariinsky Theatre in Russia. This gives people from different countries a chance to see     10     enjoy jingju.

6 . Tony, a teenager from India, is a lover of robotics. Recently, he has _______ a smart spoon, which can aid people with Parkinson’s disease to _______ by themselves. The spoon has won many _______ worldwide.

However, Tony’s original _______ of doing this was not for awards. _______ , his idea for this spoon came from his grandpa, who suffers from Parkinson. He often found his grandpa _______ to feed himself. His hands kept shaking and food kept falling off the spoon and flowing out of his mouth. Whenever he saw this, Tony’s heart _______ and he was determined to do something.

The development of the spoon did not go _______ For example, he failed to find some special electronic parts in his country and had to _______ them from other countries. Despite all the difficulties, Tony ________ in making the first model. Now the first ________ has gone through a few ________ based on the users’ feedback (反馈) . “The spoon has been ________ to be waterproof (防水的) so that it can be washed. And it needs to be deeper to hold more food,” Tony said.

Although there exist similar products in the market, they are not ________ for most people. Tony’s spoon solved the problem with its lower cost. He wished that everyone with Parkinson’s could eat without ________ on others.

1.

A．invented

B．suggested

C．sought

D．replaced

2.

A．reflect

B．respect

C．eat

D．tend

3.

A．beliefs

B．honors

C．benefits

D．accounts

4.

A．purpose

B．guideline

C．philosophy

D．opportunity

5.

A．Thus

B．Instead

C．So

D．Indeed

6.

A．rejecting

B．preferring

C．struggling

D．complaining

7.

A．scared

B．responded

C．admitted

D．ached

8.

A．quickly

B．smoothly

C．financially

D．separately

9.

A．import

B．fold

C．elect

D．decorate

10.

A．kept

B．succeeded

C．considered

D．avoided

11.

A．engine

B．software

C．design

D．award

12.

A．features

B．figures

C．cures

D．changes

13.

A．faded

B．selected

C．repaired

D．improved

14.

A．affordable

B．convenient

C．particular

D．fascinating

15.

A．pressing

B．upsetting

C．depending

D．approaching

7 . Patients with memory loss will often remember songs and specific song lyrics (歌词) . Doctors will often use music and lyric recall to help individuals recover lost memories. Music and its effect on memory has been a heated debate in the scientific world, but research now has found the evidence that music can get results on the job.

University of Kansas Medical Center researchers conducted an experiment where they divided 70 healthy adults, aged 60 to 83, into three groups based on their amount of musical experience: no musical training, one to nine years of music lessons and at least 10 years of musical study.

The participants, who had similar fitness and education levels and were free of Alzheimer’s disease, were given several cognitive (认知的) tests:

●Those with the greatest amount of musical experience did best on these tests of mental sharpness followed by those with less musical study followed by those who never took music lessons.

●Compared to non-musicians, the individuals with a high degree of musical experience had much higher scores on the cognitive tests, including those related to visual and special memory, naming objects and the brain’s ability to adapt to new information.

●The really cool part? The benefits of musical study and training were still obvious even in participants who no longer played an instrument.

Music and musical training have been shown to protect the aging brain and keep it healthy. Here’s a story about the power of music from Kimberly Hersey, whose father has Alzheimer’s:

“As a family, we didn’t know what to do when our father was diagnosed (确诊) with this Alzheimer’s disease. We have been through so many stages and now he seems to just be worsening to nothing. However, the music seems to have brought back some of his brain to him!”

Now, you can tell your mom that those hours of musical practice for high school band were totally worth it.

1. How does the researchers of University of Kansas Medical Center conduct their experiment?

A．By definition.	B．By comparison.
C．By listing examples.	D．By making comments.

2. The experiment found that the participants did best on these cognitive tests if ______.

A．they took less musical study

B．they never took music lessons

C．they suffer from Alzheimer’s disease

D．they are equipped with the greatest amount of musical experience

3. What does Kimberly Hersey think of the effect music has on his father?

A．It is fruitless.	B．It is satisfying.
C．It is unclear.	D．It needs further improvement.

4. What does the text mainly focus on?

A．Music benefits workouts.	B．Music helps lift spirits.
C．Music improves memory.	D．Music reduces stress and relieves anxiety.

8 . 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。

Last year, there were more than 820 million short video     1     (user) in China. Relaxing, emotional and fragmented (碎片化的) , these videos’ contents     2     (perfect) match people’s needs. With the application of new technologies, short video platforms are getting more and more popular, becoming     3     shining site of new Internet media.

Surprisingly, traditional Chinese operas are a major beneficiary (受益者) of the     4     (grow) short video industry and are even becoming popular among the young generation. Peking Opera won     5     (popular) on short video platforms due     6     a series of augmented reality (AR) effects. People love to film clips (片段) based on traditional Peking Opera costumes.

Pop music     7     (mix) with opera elements is also widely spread on short video platforms. In the first half of 2019, people     8     use the video-sharing app Douyin produced more than 65 million pieces of short videos about traditional culture, and these clips     9     (play) 16.4 billion times and received 4.4 billion likes.

In a word, short video platforms are becoming an important way     10     (show) Chinese culture.

9 . In 2018, Pollyanna, a former reporter, was sad by the death of her mother. “My mother’s loss was terrible to me and she had always been my spiritual anchor.” Her mother focused on helping poor children and held a firm belief that education had the changing power of a person’s life. Influenced by her mother, Pollyanna was eager to do her best to help others.

Three years later after her mother’s passing away, Pollyanna decided to return from the big city to start a free boarding school in her hometown, a poor mountain village, to help kids who couldn’t afford to go to school. As a local, she realized that a boarding school was the most logical and efficient way to provide access to education for children from across the region, bridging the gap in educational opportunities. “Starting a boarding school was a decision born out of necessity and a desire to make a meaningful influence on the region’s education.”

According to her, a boarding school could not only address the transport difficulties but also ensure a safe learning environment for children there. Pollyanna has been mainly using her savings to support the no-charging school. Additionally, she has received support from many people who have helped to cover the cost of some students and the monthly expenses.

However, there are still some problems listed by Pollyanna. Limited teachers, difficulties in construction and transportation, and bad weather conditions are the major difficulties that come in the way of her mission. “Knowledge sharing and finding similar role models in this remote region is also a challenging task. In addition, the natural conditions here are tough, making every breath an effort,” she explains.

Despite the many difficulties in Pollyanna’ journey, she remains determined not to give up. “Working here makes me feel closer to my mother. I am eager to apply myself to this career.” The former reporter is now playing the role of a teacher, a caretaker and in many ways a motherly figure to these children.

1. Why did Pollyanna set up a free boarding school?

A．Because she was a nature-lover.	B．Because she wanted to be a teacher.
C．Because her former job influenced her.	D．Because her mother set an example for her.

2. What does the underlined word “address” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．solve

B．deliver

C．change

D．claim

3. What will Pollyanna do in the future?

A．Take a trip to other cities.	B．Improve the natural conditions.
C．Continue to stay here to teach.	D．Attract more people to work here.

4. What is the main idea of this text?

A．A reporter will make a big difference.

B．The construction of a school was difficult.

C．A girl and her mother started a school together.

D．A former reporter contributed to education in the mountains.

10 . There are festivals going on somewhere in the world every day of the year. These range from very large events to local celebrations in tiny villages. We have selected a few of the more unusual, colourful festivals from around the world.

Mighty Mud (泥; 泥浆) Mania: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Children’s dreams really do come true in the City of Scottsdale. Children aged 1 to 13, get to join in the mud race Mighty Mudway features water and mud games. There are also water slides, sandcastle buildings and fun for all ages. Moms and dads, remember to send your kids out with old clothes and shoes.

Songkran Festival, Thailand

What better way to celebrate the “start of the return of rains” than with a country-wide water fight? Thais celebrate their festival officially from April 13th until April 15th. These three days represent the last day of the old year, the day of transition, and the first day of the New Year. Water battles fought out for days in the streets of every town and city over the country.

The La Tomatina Festival, Spain

On the last Wednesday of every August thousands of Spaniards take part in the La Tomatina Festival in Bunol. Truckloads of tomatoes are pulled in each year and dumped in the city centre. The people throw tomatoes at each other for the whole day, but the only rule is that the tomato must be flattened in the hand first, before being thrown. Even elderly grandmothers have been known to take part.

Canberra Sled Dog Classic: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Dog sledding is one of the fastest growing sports on the east coast of Australia. As there’s no snow (the trail is earth and sand and is smooth and wide with a few hills and turns) , the sleds have wheels instead of runners, but the excitement is the same.

1. Which festival is most suitable for 10-year-old Jack and his younger brother?

A．Mighty Mud Mania	B．Songkran Festival
C．The La Tomatina Festival	D．Canberra Sled Dog Classic

2. How is the Songkran Festival in Thailand traditionally celebrated?

A．With a dog sledding race.	B．Through a country-wide water fight.
C．By having a nationwide tomato fight.	D．By building sandcastles in a muddy environment.

3. What do the festivals above have in common?

A．They are all for adults.	B．They happen in the same season.
C．They all have joyful atmosphere.	D．They all happen in the same country.