1 . Want to support animals in need? Here are three ways to show them some love.

Grounds & Hounds

When you buy any item from Jordan Karcher's coffee company. Grounds & Hounds, part of the proceeds (收入) go to shelter near you.In2015,Grounds & Hounds' donations helped partners provide blankets, food and services for about 2,000 rescue animals.

Tel:888-228-8914

E-mail: info @ groundsand houndscoffee.com

Fetch Eyewear and the Pixie Project

In 2004, Ann Sacks founded Fetch Eyewear, a company that sells stylish frames at affordable prices. Three years later, she launched the Pixie Project — a nonprofit project that offers free and low-cost treatment of animal diseases and injuries and rescues pets from overloaded shelters across the country —and 100 percent of Fetch's profits now benefit the charity. To date, the two organizations have helped with more than 5,000 pet adoptions and about 1,000 surgeries (外科手术).

Adoption:503-542-3433

Fax:503-542-3437

Fur for the Animals

Fur for the Animals, run by the animal advocacy group Born Free USA is a campaign( open through December 31) that collects unwanted furs and donates them to wildlife rehabilitation (康复) centers. The furs are used by injured creatures that need to feel cozy and comforted. More than 1,000 pounds of furs have already made their way to animals in need throughout the U.S.

Tel:011-5952-5440

1. Through Grounds & Hounds, how can you help animals?

A．By getting a pet.	B．By donating money to it.
C．By buying coffee from it.	D．By volunteering your services.

2. Which number should you call to donate unneeded furs?

A．011-5952-5440.	B．503-542-3433
C．888-288-8914.	D．503-542-3437.

3. What do we know about the Pixie Project?

A．It sells cheap frames.	B．It benefits Fetch Eyewear
C．It is a highly profitable business.	D．It works together with animal shelters.

4. The passage mainly wants to show the readers________.

A．how to profit from animals

B．the three ways to show love to animals

C．the success they have got

D．how kind they are to animals

2 . It’s never too late to get a college diploma(毕业证书). Pat Ormond , more than seventy years old, is living proof of this. She received a bachelor’s(学士)degree in anthropology 42 years after taking her first college class.

But the Ormond family had another graduate from the University of Tennessee T Chattanooga(UTC) that same day: Ormond’s granddaughter, Melody Ormond. “I always knew that I’m going to graduate from college,”said Melody. “I just never knew that my grandma was also going to be there.”

Pat took her first college class at Kennesaw State University. After one term, she dropped out to move to Tennessee. She spent the next several decades working as an accountant and raising a family. And while she did an occasional class at UTC, her family continued to encourage her to finish her degree, especially after she retired.

Pat and Melody graduated last November. Their graduation ceremony was socially distanced, meaning that no audience were allowed. The achievement had made Pat somewhat a celebrity.

“We were so proud to have students like Melody Ormond and her grandmother, Pat Ormond , in the UTC class of 2020,” said UTC Chancellor Steven R. Angle. Together, they are examples of determination and love of lifelong learning we encourage in every UTC graduate.”

Pat hopes she can be an example for other nontraditional college students who want to get their degrees. “Learning never stops,”Pat said, who isn’t planning to stop anytime soon. She’s working on another degree一a bachelor’s degree in history.

1. How was Pat and Melody’s graduation ceremony?

A．Occasional.	B．Nontraditional.
C．Nobody attended it.	D．It was banned.

2. What’s Melody’s attitude towards Pat’s graduation?

A．Satisfied.

B．Pessimistic.

C．Optimistic.

D．Amazed.

3. For whom does Pat intend to set an example?

A．University graduates.	B．Full-time university students.
C．Those that are like her.	D．People that want a degree.

4. What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Pat and Melody	B．Pat Ormond’s Life Story
C．Learning Never Stops	D．Universities Are Open Forever

3 . 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.

4 . 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。

Crew members of the Shenzhou XII mission returned to Earth on Friday afternoon,     1     (conclude) a historic journey in China's Tiangong space station.

Nie Haisheng and his crew spent 92 days in space since the Shenzhou XII spacecraft     2    (launch) at the Jiuquan center on June 17. They were the first inhabitants of China's permanent space station     3    (name) Tiangong, or Heavenly Palace.

During    4    (them) stay in Tiangong, the astronauts carried out two extravehicular activities, or spacewalks, using a large robotic arm and other     5    (equip) to install and adjust devices outside the station. They also performed a number of scientific experiments and technological tests, and had video calls with President Xi Jinping and hundreds of researchers, teachers and students in Hong Kong.

It is a     6     (fruit) trip by any measure,     7     proves China's ability to provide a long-term living environment in space. Their work also prepares China for the next steps in its construction. “So far China's manned space programs     8     (contribute) greatly to mankind's peaceful development of outer space     9     the country will continue broadening and deepening its cooperation and communication with the international community to build the Chinese space station     10     a shared laboratory to bring benefits to all people on the globe.” Zhao Lijian, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry, told reporters.

5 . I used to watch her play basketball and laugh. The boys always tried to stop her but _________. No one could. At other times she would practice dribbling and shooting   _________ until dark. She desired to go to college and the only way was to get a(an) _________ by being one of the best players. _________, one day in her senior year, the coach told her that she would probably _________ get to play for a top ranked team for being too short----_________ less offered a scholarship.

She was heartbroken and I felt my own throat _________ as I sensed her disappointment. Her father encouraged that those coaches were _________. They just did not understand the _________ of a dream.“ If you really wished to achieve something, nothing could stop you except one thing---your own __________ . If the dream is big enough, the facts don't __________. Keep dreaming!" Then she smiled and ran towards the court to continue the __________ .

The next year, as she and her team went to the Northern California Championship game, she was seen by a college __________ who was there looking at the opposing team. She was indeed __________ a scholarship. She was going to get the college education that she had __________ and worked toward for all those years. And that little girl had more playing time as a freshman and sophomore than any other woman did in the history of that university. All the teachers were __________ with her diligence and rapid progress.

Every time she wanted to __________ , she remembered her father’s words and she will continue to __________ her dream. After work she can still be found sometimes as the sun is __________, bouncing a basketball. And often I hear her tell others, "If the dream is big enough, the __________ don’t count.”

1.

A．succeeded

B．defeated

C．passed

D．failed

2.

A．repeatedly

B．accidentally

C．occasionally

D．naturally

3.

A．diploma

B．scholarship

C．admission

D．training

4.

A．Besides

B．Meanwhile

C．However

D．Therefore

5.

A．only

B．ever

C．merely

D．never

6.

A．much

B．yet

C．alone

D．already

7.

A．ache

B．tighten

C．dry

D．itch

8.

A．correct

B．positive

C．honest

D．wrong

9.

A．importance

B．power

C．imagination

D．restriction

10.

A．family

B．skill

C．attitude

D．height

11.

A．exist

B．stand

C．count

D．debate

12.

A．running

B．shooting

C．routine

D．ambition

13.

A．coach

B．manager

C．athlete

D．consultant

14.

A．indicated

B．attached

C．submitted

D．allocated

15.

A．heard of

B．dreamed of

C．thought of

D．spoken of

16.

A．enjoyable

B．respectable

C．thoughtful

D．impressive

17.

A．last

B．decline

C．quit

D．fight

18.

A．stick to

B．wake up

C．calm down

D．think over

19.

A．setting

B．rising

C．moving

D．glowing

20.

A．failure

B．facts

C．consequence

D．target

6 . We’ve had waves of panic around technology for decades, whether it is comic books or video games. Now it happens to be social media. And the fact of the matter is that parents and teachers, who are trying to raise their kids in the face of these panics, are being poorly served by the government when it comes to getting meaningful advice.

It's not that social media is good or bad for people. It's that the science of social media and mental health is broken. We need to do research, but we shouldn’t be approaching it from the perspective that the world is ending. We need to be curious and open to the possibility of its effects, positive and negative.

The danger for policymakers or parents is that if you pretend that social media is a problem, without having evidence, and you take steps to regulate it, the intervention (妨碍）could end up being really bad for young people. You might be taking away a lifeline for vulnerable (脆弱的) kids or free them of their human right to play, which is morally reprehensible（受谴责的) at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic.

So that's why I'm not going to tell you that I know social media is bad. It's perfectly reasonable for parents and teachers to be concerned about social media, but it's unavoidable and young people are going to encounter it sooner or later. So what would you rather do: keep them in the dark and leave them ill-equipped to deal with it or let them learn about social media with your help and support? It's a little like learning to ride a bike. Bikes can be huge fun to ride, but you can also hurt yourself on them, which is why you don't just give your kid a bike and a helmet and wish them good luck. You help them learn to ride. Similarly, you're not asking your 14-year-old daughter to choose between telling you someone scary is messaging her or losing her phone. You need to treat it like anything else that can hurt you, but can also connect you.

1. What does this wave of panic refer to now according to the passage ?

A．Technology

B．Comic books

C．Video games

D．Social media

2. What should we do to help our children?

A．Give them some instructions

B．Ask the experts for help

C．Go to the special treatment center

D．Free them of their human right to play

3. What is the author’s attitude towards the social media?

A．Doubtful

B．Supportive

C．Neutral

D．Indifferent

4. Which of the following statements does the author agree with ?

A．Parents should let children learn about social media on their own.

B．The world is ending as a result of the negative effects of social meaia.

C．Parents should be cautious when regulating children’s using social media.

D．Parents are advised not to give kids helmets when they learn to ride a bike.

7 . Hollywood is looking East. And not just for ticket buyers. It is putting more and more Chinese elements into its productions. Chinese elements are playing an important role in Western films. Here, we list just a few of these elements.

The Chinese people

Hollywood has a history of casting Caucasian (白种人) actors for films where the race of the character is anything but white. Now, things are changing bit by bit. Kung fu superstar Bruce Lee was perhaps the first Chinese face Hollywood got familiar with. Action stars Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-fat and Jet Lee followed his footsteps. More and more ethnically Chinese faces were introduced to the silver screen around the world.

Symbols of China

Kung fu seems to be an element immediately associated with China.This also shows in films. The Karate Kid, starring Jackie Chan and actor Will Smiths son Jaden Smith, tells the story of how a boy, who was bullied at school, changed the course of his life after learning martial arts from a car mechanic (played by Chan). The film earned more than 1.6 billion yuan in ticket sales in China.

The Chinese language

Actor Bruce Willis showed his language skills in the film Red, where he said “A few years ago, I lived in Wuhan” in Chinese. This caused quite a stir in the theatres for Chinese audiences. Willis is not the only one who has spoken Chinese on the big screen. In Pearl Harbour, Alec Baldwin taught American soldiers how to say "I am an American " in Chinese. Nicolas Cage also delivered one of his most recognized lines “I prefer to shoot"in Chinese in Lord of War.

1. Why does Hollywood look East ?

A．Chinese film industry develops better.

B．Hollywood intends to attract more ticket buyers.

C．Hollywood finds it valuable to cooperate with China.

D．Chinese elements make a big difference to Hollywood.

2. Which Chinese actor did Hollywood first become familiar with ?

A．Chow Yun-fat

B．Jackie Chan

C．Bruce Lee

D．Will Smiths

3. Who spoke the lines in Chinese in Pearl Harbour ?

A．Bruce Willis

B．Alec Baldwin

C．Nicolas Cage

D．Jaden Smith

8 . 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

When was the last time you used a phone booth on the street?     1     the rise of mobile phones, they have become out of date. But Shanghai is trying to bring new life to the old phone booths by turning     2     (they) into mini-libraries.

Shanghai plans     3     (divide) 263 phone booths in Xuhui District into six new     4     (type). One type will offer books for people to read and another will provide audiobooks (有声书).

Shanghai is not the only city     5     is trying to save the old phone booths. The British care about them even more, since red phone booths have long been     6     part of the country’s symbol. The world’s first phone booth     7     (build) in Germany was in the 1880s. But in the 1930s the UK painted them red, making them a special     8     (attract) in cities.

In recent years the country     9     (come) up with many ideas to make phone booths continue to be    10     (help). The UK Company British Telecom has added screens and free WiFi to some booths.

Maybe in the future phone booths will become city attractions once again, but in a more creative way.

9 . Four Tips to Improve Your English Communication Skills

There are many tips, tricks, and techniques to improve communication skills.    1    So let's focus on the things that will provide the biggest return on your time investment.

Slow down your speaking speed

    2    However, when speaking in a foreign language, expecting the same standards from yourself may not be very realistic. Especially, if you’re at the early stages of learning. To overcome this difficulty, you may try slowing down your speaking speed. Nobody will hold it against you if you speak more slowly and clearly. Selecting your words carefully may also be seen as a sign of respect towards your audience. It shows that you want to give them the best possible answer.

    3    

In a way, this will take the pressure off too. When you learn a new word, try to memorize a couple of sentences that contain it.

Learn to listen

When speaking in a foreign language, you might be so focused on what you are saying and whether it’s correct or not, that you forget to listen to what others are saying. This is a big mistake as they might be using the exact words or grammar you’ll be needing later on. It’s an important resource to you at the time of speaking to someone.    4    Practise asking questions

We also need to keep in mind the fact that communication is a two-way process. Not only does it make you seem uninterested-even rude—if you don’t ask questions, you might also end up being the one who has to do all the talking.     5    They will also give you time to relax a little and start enjoying yourself.

A．Learn to reduce pressure

B．Learn sentences, not only words

C．I don't want to trouble you with too much information.

D．Therefore, pay attention to what’s being said around you.

E．You might be a fluent speaker when it comes to your mother tongue.

F．If you always ask questions, you will make other people feel important.

G．Questions will keep the conversation on and show interest in others’ opinions.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Michael Jeffrey Jordan （ born February 17, 1963 ）, also     1    （know）by his initials, M J, is an American former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and majority owner and chairman of the Charlotte Bobcats. His biography on the National Basketball Association（NBA） website states, “By acclamation （喝彩）, Michael Jordan is the     2     （great） basketball player of all time.” Jordan was one of the most     3    （effective）marketed athletes of his generation and     4    （consider） helpful in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.

After a three-season career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,     5     he was a member of the Tar Heels national championship team in 1982, Jordan joined the NBA’s Chicago Bulls in 1984. He quickly grew as a league star, entertaining crowds     6     his plentiful scoring. His leaping ability earned him the nickname “Air Jordan”. He also gained a reputation for being one of the best defensive     7    （play）in basketball. In 1991, he won his first NBA championship with the Bulls, and followed that achievement with titles in 1992 and 1993, securing a “three-peat”. Although Jordan suddenly retired from basketball at the beginning of the 1993-1994 NBA season to pursue a career in baseball, he rejoined the Bulls in 1995 and led them to three     8    （addition） championships（1996, 1997 and 1998）as well as an NBA-record 72 regular-season wins in the 1995-1996 NBA season. Jordan retired for     9     second time in 1999,       10     returned for two more NBA seasons from 2001 to 2003 as a member of the Washington Wizards.