1 . “Strange and yet very real, thousands and thousands of flip-flops (人字拖) are washed up onto the East African coast, creating an environmental disaster. Not only do they destroy the natural beauty of our beaches and oceans, but they also block baby turtles’ way back to the sea and are eaten by fish and other animals,” states Ocean Sole.

The company collects the flip-flops — including paying people who bring in what they’ve collected— and transforms (改造) them into art while providing working opportunities for local people. At Ocean Sole’s workshop, 40 Kenyans are now employed full-time. The company pays their medical bills and provides free lunches to workers. “I was not able to afford shoes and had to borrow some to come to Nairobi to find work. Having been working here for six years, I can now afford to send my two children to school,” says Eric Mwandola, an artist with Ocean Sole.

Not only has the company grown in size, but so has the reach of its message. Ocean Sole now has products displayed in the gift shops of more than 40 zoos and museums. With each piece sold, the message about plastic pollution finds its way to a broader audience. “We are continuing to call on organizations to offer environmentally friendly souvenirs (纪念品) rather than plastic decorations,” says Ocean Sole. The company is all about cleaning up pollution, and that further develops their zero-waste guidelines. The waste from the sculptures (雕塑) is collected and used as flooring for kids’ playgrounds, and they even collect rainwater to use in their production. Other materials needed for the sculptures are also recycled goods, and the packaging comes in different sizes for products of various shapes and sizes.

In 2013 alone, Ocean Sole transformed around 50 tons of flip-flops into artworks. The company’s goal is to recycle 400,000 flip-flops per year.

1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about?

A．The living conditions of ocean animals.

B．Threats to the development of baby turtles.

C．Strategies for beautifying the East African coast.

D．The harmful effects of flip-flops littering the coast.

2. Why does the author mention Eric Mwandola?

A．To show the happiness of local residents.

B．To stress the importance of having a job.

C．To explain the social benefits brought by Ocean Sole.

D．To describe the possible value of unwanted flip-flops.

3. How can a broader audience receive Ocean Sole’s message?

A．By buying their art products.	B．By working in their gift shops.
C．By visiting polluted beaches.	D．By offering green souvenirs.

4. Which of the following ignores Ocean Sole’s production guidelines?

A．Making rules to manage the wastewater.

B．Using one-size-fits-all boxes for the sculptures.

C．Reusing leftover materials for similar products.

D．Repurposing waste products as useful tools for other processes.

2 . If you’re a teen in high school then you’re probably eager to see more of the world. Well, good news — with these volunteer abroad programs for high school students, you don’t have to wait until you’ve finished school to travel overseas!

Solo (单人的) volunteer trips
1) Work with sea turtles (海龟) in Greece

During your time volunteering, you’ll be based in Giannitsochori. This village is a nesting (筑巢) site for one of the world’s most endangered and oldest ocean species: the Loggerhead sea turtle. You’ll do daily morning and night surveys to record turtle nesting activity and act as a lookout to protect turtle nests.

2) Hike the Himalayas in Nepal

In this exciting program, you’ll help with improving the safety standards of educational facilities in Pokhara. You could be building desks for classrooms or setting up water storage equipment for the local community.

Group volunteer trips
1) Travel to Thailand for a preservation experience

Take a class trip to Thailand and get involved in (参与) hands-on preservation efforts. You’ll assist with long-term preservation projects. For instance, work with the traditional Karen community of Huay Pakoot to contribute to elephant protection, or work with local community members at turtle protection facilities in Phang Nga.

2) Contribute to community development projects in Cape Town

During this program, your group of teen volunteers will learn about the history of Cape Town. You’ll work with the communities near our base, offering support where needed. For example, previous volunteers assisted with projects like brightening up educational facilities with wall paintings or building a greenhouse for the local community.

1. What can volunteers do in the program in Greece?

A．Go on exciting mountain hikes.	B．Setup water storage equipment.
C．Observe how the turtles build their nests.	D．Assist with educational facilities projects.

2. Which is the best destination if your class is looking for an animal protection program?

A．Cape Town.

B．Thailand.

C．Pokhara.

D．Greece.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A travel brochure.

B．A research paper.

C．A print advertisement.

D．A geography textbook.

3 . A proud granddaughter named Chelsea Dyck shared how her grandparents decided to plan something sweet for their 75 th wedding anniversary (周年纪念日), recognizing it may be their last chance to celebrate together. She claims her grandparents’ love is so _______ that even the most _______ Hollywood stories would be overshadowed(使人黯淡失色).

Chelsea’s grandparents _______ when her grandmother was 14 and her grandfather Jerry was 15. The wife _______ they had dinner before playing a game of tag (捉人游戏) outside that day. While playing, she took the handkerchief (手帕), he tried to get it back, and they _______ back and forth. To this day, that handkerchief still remains in the wife’s _______. “I’ve kept it to this day, 80 years later!” she _______ said.

To celebrate their 75th anniversary, they decided to _______ their wedding day. Chelsea shared pictures of her grandmother wearing her beautiful dress from years ago. She walked toward her husband of 75 years, who had the _______ smile on his face wearing a black suit.

Although Jerry had been getting __________, he still made sure to dress up for the __________. It was a special for him and his wife. __________, it was extra special for their entire __________, as they didn’t think Jerry would __________ it to this day. Chelsea shared: “The love and __________ in the room was obvious. We all felt excited as my grandfather moved into a hospice (临终关怀医院) only a short time before their big celebration.”

1.

A．aimless

B．timeless

C．fearless

D．harmless

2.

A．brain-washing

B．hair-raising

C．eye-opening

D．heart-warming

3.

A．suffered

B．met

C．worked

D．separated

4.

A．remembers

B．realizes

C．understands

D．believes

5.

A．jumped

B．talked

C．fought

D．drove

6.

A．belongings

B．discoveries

C．sights

D．memories

7.

A．tiredly

B．hopefully

C．patiently

D．proudly

8.

A．enjoy

B．cancel

C．recreate

D．record

9.

A．hardest

B．biggest

C．strangest

D．funniest

10.

A．heavy

B．smart

C．kind

D．weak

11.

A．interview

B．moment

C．game

D．meeting

12.

A．Admittedly

B．Disappointedly

C．Similarly

D．Naturally

13.

A．team

B．staff

C．family

D．neighborhood

14.

A．keep

B．follow

C．accept

D．make

15.

A．regret

B．worry

C．happiness

D．courage

4 . A new contact lens (隐形眼镜片) has been developed by scientists from America, Britain and China. It can check for illnesses at any time by examining chemical in tears. A new sensor (感应器) is used to achieve the purpose.

Scientists hope that the improvement could help to deal with sudden medical events. Dr Zhao Yunlong said. “COVID-19 has had a great influence on the scientific world. And we are doing research to help people deal with similar events in the future.”

When introducing the new contact lens, Dr. Guo Shiqi, a researcher at Harvard, said. “In the past, the sensor was put between the layers (层) of the lens. It didn’t have direct contact (接触) with tears. But our new sensor is smaller and smarter, it can be fixed to a lens and keep direct contact with tears. What’s more, it causes no discomfort to the eye.”

The contact lens has not been put to the market, but researchers are quite sure that it will be welcomed. It is especially useful for the old and those who may experience sudden medical events.

As society develops, scientists are supposed to develop more products that provide care and convenience (便利) for people. The contact lens is one of what they are researching on. Earlier, a California company developed another kind of contact lens using LED technology. It can show the health information on the mobile phone. Steve Sinclair, head of the company, said, “We have to build something that helps you when you need it and stays off when you don’t need it.”

1. According to Dr. Zhao Yunlong, they do this research because ________.

A．they are experienced	B．they are asked to do so
C．they want to fight COVID-19	D．they want to help people

2. The advantage of the new sensor is that ________.

A．it is put between lenses	B．it s much cheaper
C．it is smaller and smarter	D．it can be used for many years

3. The writer writes the last paragraph by giving ________.

A．an opinion and facts	B．an opinion and answers
C．a question and facts	D．a question and answers

4. The best title of this passage probably is ________.

A．Sensors: Science and Technology	B．Contact Lenses and Convenience
C．The Most Useful Product	D．Great Companies of Contact Lens

5 . 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。

Chinese painting is also called traditional Chinese painting. As     1     important part of traditional Chinese culture, it has a long history and fine traditions in the field of art in the world.

    2     (draw) a Chinese painting, you need a writing brush, ink, xuan paper, and ink stone. Especially, xuan paper, is the best tool for Chinese painting     3     it allows the writing brush, wet with Chinese ink and held in a well-trained hand to move freely on it.

There are three main     4    (subject) of Chinese painting: human figures，landscapes (风景) , and birds and flowers. For example, the painting     5     ladies, the painting of mountains, and the painting of insects and fish. Figure painting became highly     6     (develop) during the Tang dynasty, and landscape painting reached its     7     (high) during the Song dynasty.

There are two main techniques in Chinese painting.     8     is gongbi often referred to as “fine-line” painting. This style of painting pays close attention to details. It’s often     9     (use) to draw people or animals. The other is freehand style, referred to as “xieyi”. It pays more attention to     10     (express) an artist’s feelings. It is often used in landscape paintings.

Chinese paintings do not try to draw the outlooking of a subject, but its nature or character. Every area of the painting is interesting to the eye.

6 . The Olympic spirit is about a lot more than winning medals and setting records. Just look at the story of _________ Eric.

The boy from Equatorial Guinea found his_________ for swimming shortly after high school._________ he found it difficult to get a swimming pool to learn swimming. Eventually, he_________ a 13-meter hotel pool that he could only use three hours a week. On days he could not practice in the pool, he_________ in rivers. After about eight months of swimming, he_________ the chance to compete in the 2000 Summer Olympics.

On the 100m freestyle, Eric was in the first_________ along with the other two strong swimmers. Both swimmers were_________ to carry on competition for starting too early,_________ Eric as the only man in his race. Not only were the eyes of the 17,000__________ at the scene entirely on him, but the billions__________ the Games that day, from all over the world.

When he heard the crowd shouting, encouraging him to ‘Go, go, go.   he gathered all his__________ to finish the race with a time of 1:52.72,the slowest__________ time in Olympic history. But the fans did not care,__________ him as if he had broken the world record.

Although he is not outstanding in performance, he has made__________ for his motherland and has left an everlasting chapter(篇章)in the swimming field.

1.

A．swimmer

B．runner

C．jumper

D．thrower

2.

A．hope

B．goal

C．request

D．love

3.

A．Besides

B．Unfortunately

C．Therefore

D．Surprising1

4.

A．remembered

B．controlled

C．found

D．introduced

5.

A．waited

B．fixed

C．performed

D．trained

6.

A．got

B．missed

C．developed

D．created

7.

A．ground

B．race

C．nation

D．space

8.

A．allowed

B．expected

C．forbidden

D．invited

9.

A．believing

B．holding

C．forgetting

D．leaving

10.

A．audiences

B．directors

C．visitors

D．listeners

11.

A．attending

B．watching

C．preparing

D．enjoying

12.

A．courage

B．growth

C．strength

D．breath

13.

A．promised

B．required

C．believed

D．recorded

14.

A．cheering

B．encouraging

C．supporting

D．cheating

15.

A．progress

B．power

C．history

D．money

7 . 请根据上下文内容，将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语。

Do You Think You Will Have Your Own Robot?

When we watch movies about the future, we sometimes see robots. They are usually like human servants. They help with the housework and do jobs like working in dirty or dangerous places.

Today there are already robots working in factories. Some can help to build cars, and they do simple jobs over and over again.     1     Fewer people will do such jobs in the future because they are boring, but robots will never get bored.

Scientists are now trying to make robots look like humans and do the same things as we do. Some robots in Japan can walk and dance. They are fun to watch. However, some scientists believe that although we can make robots move like people,     2     让它们真正像人类一样思考将是很困难的. For example, scientist James White thinks that robots will never be able to wake up and know where they are.     3     但是许多科学家都不同意怀特先生的观点. They think that robots will even be able to talk like humans in 25 to 50 years.

Some scientists believe that there will be more robots in the future.     4     However, they agree it may take hundreds of years. These new robots will have many different shapes. Some will look like humans and others might look like animals. In India, for example, scientists made robots that look like snakes.     5     If buildings fall down with people inside, these snake robots can help look for people under the buildings. This was not possible 20 years ago, but computers and rockets also seemed impossible 100 years ago. We never know what will happen in the future!

8 . 阅读下面短文，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。

“He is a fool who cannot be angry, but he is really a wise man     1     won’t.” The habit of keeping pleasant is indeed better     2     an income of a million dollars a year. The life without cheerfulness is like the severe winter without     3     sun. We all love cheerful company,     4     we tend to forget that cheerfulness is a habit which can be developed by all.

We find     5     very difficult to be happy when we are in sorrow. It requires great courage. We should never forget that to be cheerful when it is not easy shows greatness. Thorns(荆棘) may be in     6     (we) way, but how happy the conqueror’s(征服者) song is!

The perfection of cheerfulness     7     (lie) in the happy frame of mind(愉悦的心情). It is displayed in good temper and kind behavior. It comes     8     (main) from personal goodness and from belief in the goodness of others. It can make people see the glory in the grass and the sunshine on the flower. It encourages happy thoughts, and lives in an atmosphere of peace. It costs nothing, and yet it is     9     (value). It blesses its possessor(祝福它的拥有者) and affords a large measure of enjoyment to others. To light up others’ heart, one’s own heart must     10     (light) first.

9 . Winter sports have lots of fun! But you have to know how to be safe.

Keeping toasty warm

You are going skating. You want to prepare your snowballing for the next big fight. But you have to remember to wear warm gloves and boots.

Fun in the sun

Sunscreen (防晒霜) may look funny in wintertime, but don’ t forget to put it on. Sunlight re - flects off all that bright white snow and ice and back onto your face. That’ s why you need to cover up with sunscreen, and lip balm (润唇膏) even if it’ s cloudy outside.

Sled safety

Going down a hill at an amazing speed can be great. But you must be safe when you’ re sledding. When you choose your sled (雪橇), make sure it’ s strong and safe. Never use things from home like garbage - can lids, plastic bags or pool floats for sleighs (雪橇). These are dangerous while you’ re sledding. Also, never use a sled that has any sharp, jagged edges or broken parts.

Also, a bike helmet (头盔) can protect your head.

Make sure the bottom of the hill must not be anywhere near cars or roads. This is important.

1. If you want to go skating or have a snowball fight, you have to wear warm ________ and boots.

A．T – shirts

B．blankets

C．gloves

D．socks

2. It ‘ s suggested that using sunscreen and lip balm can ________.

A．make sure you are interested	B．keep you warm
C．make you look cool	D．protect you from strong sunlight

3. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

A．Sunlight may hurt even when it’ s cloudy.

B．We should always be careful while having fun.

C．We needn’ t avoid cars and roads while sledding.

D．We must wear warm gloves and boots when going skating.

4. What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to have fun while sledding.	B．Why we keep warm.
C．How to keep safe in winter sports.	D．Why we should keep safe.

10 . If you walk along the streets, you will find children as young as seven years old walking to school or taking the public bus on their own. If you ride a public bus with a baby or young child, you will find at least three people standing up to give up their seats for you. And as a booming town with a young population, Xiamen has a lot to offer young families with kids.

There are lots of places of interest for you to enjoy. The following are some of them.

※A walking adventure on Gulangyu Islet: There you can have a round-the-island trip by fast boat and the Xiamen Underwater World has a dolphin and sea lion performance and brings you an enjoyment of around 400 types of underwater life from around the world.

Opening hours: 08: 00-18: 00 Click the map!

Price: 70 yuan (adults); 50 yuan (children above 1.4m)

※Wild rides at Guanyinshan Water Park: The park has a wave pool, which creates seven types of wave effects. It also has a hair-raising water ride that speeds down…

Opening hours: 10: 00-20:00 Click the map!

Price: 120 yuan per person; 60 yuan(visitors aged above 60 and below 1.4m)

※Xiamen Firefly Park: Last of all, young nature lovers will enjoy the wonder of watching more than 100, 000 fireflies light the dark night in the firefly park. Children will also learn the roles fireflies play in protecting the ecology by controlling the number of pests.

Opening hours: 19: 30-21: 30 Click the map!

Price: Free for children up to 16 years old

1. If a 1. 3-metre-tall child goes to visit Gulangyu Islet together with his parents, how much should they pay?

A．140 yuan.

B．120 yuan.

C．190 yuan.

D．210 yuan.

2. If a family go to Xiamen for a day’s holiday and they have to return home before 6 pm, then they can visit_______.

A．Gulangyu Islet and Xiamen Firefly Park

B．Guanyinshan Water Park

C．Gulangyu Islet and Guanyinshan Water Park

D．Guanyinshan Water Park and Xiamen Firefly Park

3. Where can you probably find this short paragraph according to the passage?

A．In the newspapers.	B．On the Internet.
C．In a magazine.	D．In a guidebook.