1 . The campaign to protect 30 percent of the world’s oceans by 2030, supported by more than 70 nations, is known mostly for soaring ambition and scant achievement so far. In fact, just 7 percent of the seas are protected and only 2.7 percent are highly protected. “It is very optimistic to think we’ll reach ‘30 by 30’,” says Patricia Majluf, a Peruvian fisheries scientist who has worked to create a deep-sea protected area off Peru in the face of strong resistance from the fishing industry. Peru has protected less than half a percent of its offshore waters.

Setting aside nearly a third of the oceans, the fishers say, is an idea developing nations in South America and elsewhere can ill afford. And the gap between sea-protection and fishing interests has grown wider as fishing stocks decline and the appetite for seafood grows along with the global population.

However, research published today in Nature aims to dramatically change that narrative. The study suggests that protecting 30 percent of the oceans not only could restore biodiversity to ocean habitats, but it could also increase the annual global catch by eight million tons—about 10 percent of the catch today. And, as a bonus, it would provide a “cheap, natural solution” to climate change by reducing the amount of seafloor carbon emitted into the seas by fishing trawlers(拖网渔船).

“The only way to get more food from the ocean is to protect more,” says lead author, Enric Sala, a marine ecologist and explorer-in-residence at the National Geographic Society, which in part underwrote the study. “The catch has been declining since the mid-1990s and this would provide a benefit forever.”

1. What does the underlined word “scant” mean in the first paragraph?

A．Crucial.

B．Little.

C．Remarkable.

D．Significant.

2. What do the fishers think of the campaign?

A．Supportive.

B．Optimistic.

C．Indifferent.

D．Opposed.

3. What can we infer from Enric Sala’s words?

A．We should ban the catch totally.

B．Ocean plays an important part in our life.

C．The decreasing of catch can be good in some ways.

D．The more we protect the ocean, the more food we can get.

4. What is the best title for this text?

A．Fishing or Protecting

B．Fishing is harmful to ocean

C．Ocean-protecting is in an urgency

D．Protecting the ocean—never too late

2 . Wendy Bennett was appointed the executive director of AgSafe four years ago. Initially, she was unsure she had the skills and abilities needed to do the job. “There was nothing short of terror,” she said. “I certainly didn't have the educational background for it, although I have a good education.”

Despite seeking the help of a formal mentor (导师)，Wendy still felt she could improve—this is when she decided she wanted to pursue further education. She saw UFred's Executive MBA program run by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), of which she is a member. Wendy said that along with the coursework, learning from her peers and classmates and using their examples helped make her organization stronger and better. With her EMBA from UFred, Wendy believes she can now perform her job with confidence, and that it' s also benefited the people she works with.

“I really believe that I have an opportunity to help my organization to grow and to be really successful in the future,” she said. Wendy’s classroom experience gave her the confidence to communicate effectively to every level of her organization. She also sees a difference in how she deals with not only staff, but also in how she interacts with board members. She said the ability to be convincing and speak properly with regards to governance and how a board of directors can function excellently is something she previously wasn't as skilled in.

“I can work with my board of directors to do a better job with strategic planning to move our organization into the future,” she said. While Wendy admits the EMBA program is a lot of work, it's satisfying at the end of the day.

“Nothing worth having comes easily. I think anybody who wants to take their career to the next level, they need to have the broad range of the education that this EMBA provides,” she added.

1. How was Wendy when appointed executive director of AgSafe?

A．She felt lack of ability.

B．She was full of confidence.

C．She was proud of herself.

D．She felt qualified of the position.

2. Why was her classroom experience mentioned in Paragraph3?

A．To explain the importance of organization.

B．To show the influence of communication.

C．To praise the effectiveness of board members.

D．To stress the improvement of her working ability.

3. Wendy's words in the last paragraph serve as                  .

A．an explanation why some people grew happy

B．аn ехаmрlе fоr оnе’ѕ ехресtаtіоnѕ оf thеіr jоb

C．a description of personal values and social help

D．an statement of education values in one's career growth

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Wendy's experience: overcoming difficulties

B．Wendy's new job: the executive director of AgSafe

C．Wendy's story: finding confidence in a new role

D．Wendy's classroom: a place which inspires confidence

3 . Basic Coding & Data Science Institute at Georgetown University

This one-week pre-college summer technology program introduces students to such topics as creating a basic web page, data analytics, and the various ways to present data—all tools that can be helpful as citizens in the 21st century. To supplement the class lectures and hands-on activities, students also visit a well-known D. C. -based tech firm.

How Long: One week

Specific Subjects: Computer Programming, Coding, Digital Design

Boeing High School Scholars Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

We are sure that any tech-minded student would jump at the opportunity to spend part of their summer working with Boeing at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that the Boeing High School Scholars Program is one of the most selective pre-college summer technology programs around.

How Long: Varies

Specific Subjects: Aerospace Engineering

Clark Scholar Program at Texas Tech

Open to high school juniors and seniors, the program allows students an opportunity for hands-on practical research with leading researchers and members of the Texas Tech faculty(全体教员). This unique opportunity, which also includes weekly seminars and fields trips, pays students a $750 tax-free allowance, and provides room and board.

How Long: Seven weeks

Specific Subjects: Computer Science, Electronic Media, Energy, Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics, and more

Columbia University Summer Immersion

Students can choose from a variety of subject areas in which to spend their three weeks, while also participating in extracurricular activities, and exploring New York City. Students leave the program with evaluation letters from their instructors, as well as a statement of completion from Columbia.

How Long: Three weeks

Specific Subjects: Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, and more

1. Where should you go if you want to get some money for living expenses?

A．At Texas Tech University.

B．At Columbia University.

C．At Georgetown University.

D．At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

2. What is probably the focus of the first program?

A．Aerospace Engineering.

B．How to analyze the data.

C．Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics.

D．How to carry out hands-on practical research.

3. Which program has an uncertain studying time?

A．Clark Scholar Program.

B．Boeing High School Scholars Program.

C．Basic Coding & Data Science Institute.

D．Columbia University Summer Immersion.

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。

“Jackson, I love you. But you may be the messiest boy in the world,” Jackson's mother said as she placed a pile of clean clothes on his already crowded dresser.

“Remember, a place for everything, and everything in its place.” “Okay. I will. Thanks for washing them.”

After his mom left the room, Jackson looked around. He didn't understand his mom sometimes. His room wasn't that messy! Sure, there was something on the floor, on top of the dresser, and under his bed, but he could still walk around without stepping on something mostly.

He pulled on a baseball cap and left the room. It was a beautiful summer day. He rode his bike through the yard and toward the road. They lived in the country and didn't get much traffic. Still, he always looked both ways to be sure no car was coming. Far down the road, he could see someone riding a bike. Who was that? Then he saw the bright blonde hair and he knew Lily, a very beautiful girl! They rode the same bus, sat in the same class, lived only a few houses apart, but still Jackson had never talked to her. Ever! Today would be the day!

He looked down at his jeans. They were dirty and the knees were green from playing in the grass. His shirt was even worse! Jackson turned his bike and rode as fast as he could back to the house.

He ran through the door, and up the stairs to his room. He pulled on clean clothes and then looked into the dresser mirror. His hair poked out(伸出)from under the baseball cap. He pulled the cap off and ran his fingers through his hair. It looked even worse now.

注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

“My comb!” Jackson searched the top of his dresser.

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His face hit the floor and he felt pain in his lip.

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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。

Since earliest time, man has dreamed of exploring the universe, but before the mid—20th century, it was     1     impossible dream. However, with the efforts of the scientists, on 4October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite     2     (launch) by the USSR and successfully orbited around Earth. Gagarin became the first person in the world     3     (go) into space. American astronaut Neil Armstrong took the first step on the moon,     4     was considered a giant leap for mankind. China was the third country in the world to     5     (independent) send humans into space. Although scientists try to ensure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. Disasters made everyone sad and     6     (disappoint),but we never give up. This is because people believe in the importance of carrying on the task. For example, the international Space Station orbits Earth and has astronauts     7     different countries on board,     8     ( provide)a continuous human presence in space.

Recently, China     9     (send) Shenzhou 12 to the space station to make further measurements and observations of the outer space. The future of outer space     10     (explore)will be much brighter.

6 . 12—year—old Makenna is showing the world that you’re never too young to have social conscience(良知).To help the ________ people in her community, she's spent the past three winters ________ and giving away thousands of coats.

It all started three years ago, when Makenna watched a TV show about the ________ faced by the homeless during the cold winter. Deeply disturbed by their condition, she soon came up with a simple ________ —to go around her neighborhood, asking people to ________ all the coats they could spare. All she had to do was find a way to ________ the word, collect the coats, and get them to the homeless. ________, her parents were very supportive and willing to help anyway they could. So in October, 2013, Makenna ________ leaflets(传单)on her computer and asked her parents to ________ them out for her. Together, they handed them out to people around her hometown.

People were all very happy to donate their used things to the ________ girl. She gave all the things to the homeless people in the street. Seeing the ________ on those people’s faces, Makenna really felt happy. However, what made Makenna happier was that some people ________ her. Last season, teammates on Makenna's softball team ________ her to collect donations and bring them to a shelter.

Makenna now calls her project Makenna's Coats for a Cause. She ________ that something small can make a big difference and a little ________ can inspire others.

1.

A．homeless

B．disabled

C．poor

D．unlucky

2.

A．washing

B．folding

C．collecting

D．buying

3.

A．diseases

B．dilemmas

C．hunger

D．harm

4.

A．excuse

B．solution

C．explanation

D．proof

5.

A．donate

B．post

C．sell

D．exchange

6.

A．leave

B．repeat

C．keep

D．spread

7.

A．Strangely

B．Suddenly

C．Fortunately

D．Accidentally

8.

A．copied

B．designed

C．published

D．discussed

9.

A．try

B．pick

C．make

D．print

10.

A．patient

B．curious

C．gifted

D．warm—hearted

11.

A．dirt

B．sweat

C．smiles

D．tears

12.

A．joined

B．praised

C．appreciated

D．encouraged

13.

A．carried

B．helped

C．drove

D．selected

14.

A．admits

B．desires

C．believes

D．respects

15.

A．kindness

B．courage

C．success

D．trust

7 . How to develop healthy relationships

Friends are an important part of life. Having other people by our side helps keep us in good spirits and shake off feelings of depression and anxiety.     1     People can make us mad and upset, they can hurt our feelings or let us down. So how can we remove the stressful conditions in relationships and develop healthy connections?

The first thing about building a healthy and beneficial relationship is that you accept people for who they are.     2     Rather than trying to persuade your friends to agree with your points of view, show a little curiosity. Be curious to find out why your friends believe what they do and how their experiences have shaped their perspectives. Accept differences as healthy elements for your relationship.

While you can't control other people's actions, values, and beliefs, you can control your own reactions and attitudes. In relationships, you are always in control of yourself. Healthy relationships are built on respect and equality. Everyone has unique contributions that are valuable in friendships.     3    

If you find that a relationship is not healthy and you have not been able to change that, you may need to let it go.       4     But they may no longer provide a sense of sharing and support that is beneficial. Either stop completely, or limit the time you invest in any type of harmful relationship.

    5     Stress can be reduced when we have people to depend on and friends to lend support in our lives. These relationships can be developed with friends at school or at work. It is not the quantity but the quality of friendships that matters.

A．Agreement is the basis for stress—free relationships.

B．Old connections may provide a certain comfort level.

C．Healthy relationships are necessary for our well—being.

D．But sometimes stress can come from interaction with others.

E．Everyone else has their unique set of values and beliefs, just like you.

F．Sharing our concerns and challenges with others helps us stay connected.

G．Instead of finding fault with others, look for the positive contributions they bring.

8 . Space X Makes Space History

Recycling isn't just for cans, bottles and unwanted gifts anymore. South African businessman Elon Musk's space transport company Space X has recycled its way into history and redefine the future of space flight.

On March 30, Space X successfully launched a “pre-flown” rocket. It marked the first time anyone has relaunched a booster (助推器) into space. Musk called it “a milestone in the history of space.” SpaceX hopes to turn space flight into a profitable business. To make it a reality, the company has long realized that reusable rockets will be an important part of its business model. A typical rocket launch of the type performed by SpaceX costs around 62million.A one-time-use rocket, which, once used, falls to earth and breaks up, makes up as much as 30 percent of the launch price.

Musk's ambitions (雄心), however, are not without risks. Last September, one of SpaceX's rockets exploded on its launch platform, destroying the booster, the spacecraft and its cargo-a multimillion-dollar satellite. The explosion set back the company's plan to relaunch a used rocket, but Musk seemed to be even more hopeful. The businessman believes that most rocket parts can be used dozens of times.

Following the success in March, Space X now plans to push on. Its plan is to have rockets launched, landed and then relaunched with 24 hours. Those rockets, the company hopes, will make the flights without maintenance (维护), and up to 100 flights in total. It's not clear how much effort that will take, but if Space X makes it a reality, the company will quickly achieve a position of power in the space industry.

1. What makes SpaceX different from other companies?

A．Rewriting the history of space travel.

B．The long history in launching rockets.

C．Recycling the booster for further launch.

D．Collecting more money for space flight.

2. What does the underlined word “milestone” mean in the 2nd paragraph?

A．Riddle.

B．Plot.

C．Medium.

D．Landmark.

3. What do we know about Elon Musk from the Paragraph 3?

A．He is a man of good luck.	B．He is a man of strong will.
C．He is good at space flights.	D．He is good at reusing things.

4. What may Space X do next?

A．Send 100 rockets up into space.	B．Make it a reality to live in space.
C．Make it common to reuse rockets.	D．Launch a rocket within 24 hours.

9 . According to a 2010 study by Princeton researchers Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton, people tend to feel happier when they make more money, up until a point, which was estimated to be about 75,000 a year per person. And people’s emotional well-being, or how they felt on a daily basis, didn't improve as they made over 75,000 but their life satisfaction, or how happy they were with their life overall, did.

But more recently, a 2018 study from Purdue University used much wider data from the Gallup World Poll and found that the perfect income point for individuals is 95,000 for life satisfaction and 60,000 to 75,000 for emotional well-being. When people earned more than 105,000 their happiness levels decreased.

More money doesn't make us happier but making “more relative to other people” does, according to Yale psychology professor Laurie Santos. “Even the richest folks out there in the world can often look around and find somebody that's just a bit richer, and therefore their money isn't making them as happy as they think,” she says. Studies also suggest that when we feel like we can't maintain the same standard of living as our peers, it makes us unhappy. Simply getting more money doesn't make us happier because of the “hedonic adaptation”. “Over time, we get used to that change in our life and our expectations change and our lifestyle changes—we adapt” says Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology. Plus “Every time we experience a rise in income, our expectations rise a little bit.”

Research consistently shows that if you want to be happier in your job, you shouldn't desire a high salary. From a happiness standpoint, it's more important that your job provides a sense of meaning or purpose, “You should focus on whether the job is meeting your own strengths,” Santos says. “These are your own values, the ones you want to experience in the world.”

1. What does the study from Purdue University show?

A．Your happiness depends on your income.	B．As for happiness, being “rich” is perfect.
C．There is a sort of perfect “happiness” salary.	D．There are many things more important than money.

2. Which of the following is Laurie Santos’ opinion?

A．The richer people are usually happier.	B．“Hedonic adaptation” needs to be studied.
C．The standard of living depends on well-being.	D．Happiness is affected by making comparisons.

3. Why does a high-paying job fail to raise our happiness level?

A．Our working conditions keep changing.	B．Our demands for life quality keep changing.
C．Our satisfaction with the job keeps changing.	D．Our understanding of happiness keeps changing.

4. What plays a vital role in helping you find happiness in your job?

A．Your realization of self-worth.	B．Your colleagues’ attitude towards you.
C．Your relationship with your employers.	D．Your satisfaction with your salary level.

10 . Astronauts drink their own pee (尿)—after it's been cleaned.     1     Many experts, though, argue that recycling pee and other waste is an excellent and safe solution when there isn't enough fresh water to go around.

    2     All of the water that astronauts use to drink, brush their teeth, or make coffee comes out of one limited container that has to be resupplied—from Earth. To help conserve water, the waste from sinks, toilets, and even the pee from lab animals on board flows into a recycling system. First, the water goes through a series of filters(过滤器) to get rid of large particles(微粒) and impurities. Then, chemical reactions remove poisonous chemicals and kill any bacteria or viruses.     3    

Chris Hadfield, who lived on the space station for five months, says, "Before you feel uncomfortable with the thought of drinking your leftover wash water and your leftover pee, keep in mind that the water that we end up with is purer than most of the water that you drink on a daily basis at home."

Astronauts, however, tend to be more adventurous than the average person. On Earth, cities in very dry parts of the world have attempted to introduce wastewater purification systems.     4     Citizens recoiled(退缩) in disgust. Despite scientific evidence that the water is clean, many people just can't get over the fact that it once flowed through a toilet. In the 1990s, activists in San Diego and Los Angeles campaigned against "toilet to tap" water.     5     In a survey of 2,000 Americans, 26 percent agreed with the statement: "It is impossible for recycled water to be treated to a high enough quality that I would want to use it."

A．And you wouldn't be alone.

B．And the disapproval remained strong.

C．what comes out is clean enough to drink.

D．On the International Space Station, water is a precious resource.

E．Lots of people feel sick at the thought of drinking recycled wastewater.

F．Though some of these programs have succeeded, others failed miserably.

G．Would you pick up a glass of water that's been through a wastewater cleaning system?