1 . After a two-hour flight from Shanghai and an hour’s drive, I reached my destination: Jielingkou Village in Qinhuangdao City of Hebei Province, China. The tiny and ________ village is home to Shanhai Pass, where the Great Wall finally dives into the sea. During the Ming Dynasty (1368~1644), Jielingkou Village was considered an extremely important part of the Great Wall. But it slowly fell out of ________ and into disrepair—in modern China.

In 2018, an anti-poverty project began in the village, with the ________ of not only fixing the place up, but also ________ the living standards of the 200 people still living there. One of the ________ was to change all of the old homes into modern guesthouses. “This will allow city folks to enjoy the Great Wall in comfort,” said Ge, who was ________ the project.

But gaining the locals’ ________ took a lot of effort at the beginning. “Just two years ago, they weren’t ________ about the project at all,” Ge told me. “Seeing that they had to ________ water from a faraway well every day, we decided to build a water system that would send water to their homes. It’s one of the first, ________ we have made. It really ________ . Now some of those who were strongly against our project are now our greatest ________ .”

Ge said he hopes that as conditions are ________ becoming better in Jielingkou, some of the younger members of the village who left to seek opportunity in the cities will come back. “Already two university graduates who grew up in the village have returned to ________ the guesthouses. I hope more will be ________ by the potentials here soon.”

1.

A．rich

B．great

C．old

D．nearby

2.

A．reach

B．significance

C．view

D．control

3.

A．cost

B．knowledge

C．favor

D．goal

4.

A．increasing

B．ignoring

C．considering

D．deciding

5.

A．benefits

B．measures

C．disadvantages

D．conditions

6.

A．in charge of

B．in response to

C．in sight of

D．in search of

7.

A．independence

B．weight

C．trust

D．experience

8.

A．worried

B．curious

C．angry

D．enthusiastic

9.

A．carry

B．sell

C．boil

D．produce

10.

A．mistakes

B．apologies

C．improvements

D．documents

11.

A．hurt

B．helped

C．failed

D．escaped

12.

A．workers

B．fighters

C．managers

D．supporters

13.

A．occasionally

B．gradually

C．hardly

D．regularly

14.

A．clean

B．decorate

C．destroy

D．run

15.

A．attracted

B．monitored

C．postponed

D．welcomed

2 . As a speaker of 10 languages I know the benefits of speaking more than one language. To start with, we need to dispel (消除) four common misconceptions about language learning.

You have to have a gift for learning languages.

No, you don’t.     1     In Sweden and Holland most people speak more than one language. They can’t just all be gifted at languages. In language learning it is attitude, not aptitude (天赋) that determines success.

    2    

Some immigrants to North America never learn to speak more than broken English. Yet we meet people in other countries who speak flawless English. With the Internet, language content is available to anyone with a computer.     3    

To learn a language you need formal classroom instruction.

Classrooms may be economical to run and a great place to meet others. They have the weight of history and tradition behind them. Unfortunately, a classroom is an inefficient place to learn a language.     4     A majority of school kids graduate unable to communicate in languages that they study for 10 or more years.

I would love to learn but I don't have the time.

How about the time you spend waiting in line or going for a walk? Why not use that time to listen to a language on your iPad? Once you get started, even 10 or 15 minutes a day will soon grow to 30 minutes a day, or one hour.     5     As I do, you will find the time.

A．That’s my experience.

B．Anyone who wants to, can learn.

C．Where you live is not a problem.

D．You need to speak in order to learn.

E．You have to live where the language is spoken.

F．The more students in the class, the more inefficient it is.

G．We simply have to change the way we go about teaching languages.

3 .

The Dancing House in Prague, Czechia, is designed by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić. When it was first built, it caused a big debate because of its unusual design. Those against it said the building is not suitable for the surrounding.     1    

Before World War II, there was a 19th-century building where the Dancing House is today. Due to the damage of that building, after the war, it was decided to build a new and modern building to replace (替代) it.     2     But he didn’t accept it. Later, Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić took the project and designed this unique building.

The building of the Dancing House started in 1992 and completed in 1996. The house includes two main buildings. One has curved (弧形的) supporting columns (柱) with glass covered outsides.     3     These buildings lean into each other like they are dancing.

    4     The building was also called Fred and Ginger. Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire were a well-known dance couple. They gave inspirations to this design. That’s why the corner towers of this building symbolize a dancing couple with a curved shape and swinging lines.

The curved form of the building can be felt inside of the Dancing House as well. Inclined columns, metal supports and wavy walls remind visitors what a unique building they are in.

    5     It is possible to enjoy an amazing view of Prague in the restaurant.

A．The project was first given to Jean Nouvel.

B．The other is a building with the wavy form.

C．At first no one was willing to take the project.

D．Actually the name of the building attracts interest.

E．Inside the building there is a restaurant, a hotel and company offices.

F．However, today it is accepted as one of the famous buildings of Prague.

G．Visitors can tour around the museum inside to know more about the building.

4 . The benefits of regular exercise are well documented but there’s a new bonus to add to the ever-growing list. New researchers found that middle-aged women who were physically fit could be nearly 90 percent less likely to develop dementia in later life, and as they did, it came on a decade later than less sporty women.

Lead researcher Dr. Helena Horder, of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, said : "These findings are exciting because it’s possible that improving people's cardiovascular （心血管的）fitness in middle age could delay or even prevent them from developing dementia. "

For the study, 191 women with an average age of 50 took a bicycle exercise test until they were exhausted to measure their peak （最大值的） cardiovascular capacity. The average peak workload was measured at 103 watts.

A total of 40 women met the criteria for a high fitness level, or 120 watts or higher. A total of 92 women were in the medium fitness category; and 59 women were in the low fitness category, defined as a peak workload of 80 watts or less, or having their exercise tests stopped because of high blood pressure, chest pain or other cardiovascular problems.

These women were then tested for dementia six times over the following four decades. During that time, 44 of the women developed dementia. Five percent of the highly fit women developed dementia, compared to 25 percent of the women with medium fitness and 32 percent of the women with low fitness.

"However, this study does not show cause and effect between cardiovascular fitness and dementia, it only shows an association. More research is needed to see if improved fitness could have a positive effect on the risk of dementia and also to look at when during a lifetime a high fitness level is most important. " She also admitted that a relatively small number of women were studied, all of whom were form Sweden, so the results might not be applicable to other groups.

1. What is on the ever-growing list mentioned in the first paragraph?

A．Positive effects of doing exercises.

B．Exercises suitable for the middle-aged.

C．Experimental studies on diseases.

D．Advantages of sporty woman over man

2. Why did the researchers ask the women to do bicycle exercise?

A．To predict their maximum heart rate.

B．To assess their cardiovascular capacity

C．To change their habits of working out

D．To detect their potential health problems

3. What do we know about Dr Horder's study?

A．It aimed to find a cure for dementia.

B．Data collection was a lengthy process.

C．Some participants withdrew from it.

D．The results were far from satisfactory.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．More Women Are Exercising to Prevent Dementia

B．Middle-Aged Women Need to Do More Exercise

C．Fit Women Are Less Likely to Develop Dementia

D．Biking Improves Women's Cardiovascular Fitness

5 . I ________ the ________ of going to bed early and getting up early.
我养成了早睡早起的习惯。

6 . I am writing to ________ ________ a job in your company.
我写信是要申请你公司的一份工作。

7 . These days, short videos have got millions of views online. Many people create short videos on popular video apps like Douyin and Kuaishou. You can even add music and special effects to your videos. The videos are 15 seconds to a few minutes long. They show people doing activities like cooking, exercising and singing.

Teenagers especially enjoy these videos. More than 50 percent of students in Grade 10 and Grade 11 said they enjoyed watching these short videos. About 47 percent have posted their own videos, according to a recent report.

The videos let teenagers see funny and exciting things they wouldn’t usually see. Many teenagers like to share the funny things they do with others as well. For example, a 12-year-old user named Xiao Qianyu has posted videos showing her learning jazz dance. This has won her many fans.

However, the videos can also cause trouble. Some students spend too much time watching them and not enough time studying. Some videos have vulgar content that is not good for teenagers.

To deal with this problem, Douyin added a new function (功能) in April, 2018. It locks the app if someone uses the app for over two hours a day. In the same month, the government asked companies to control these apps well and get rid of bad videos.

1. What can people add to their short videos with these apps?

A．Music and special effects.	B．Douyin and Kuaishou.
C．Jazz dance.	D．Locking the app.

2. What will happen if kids spend too much time watching short videos?

A．The app will be locked for over two hours.

B．They will not spend enough time studying.

C．Some vulgar videos will be shown to them.

D．They will win a lot of fans for themselves.

3. What does the underlined word “vulgar” mean?

A．kind

B．funny

C．wonderful

D．harmful

4. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A．the apps have been monitored (监管) much more strictly.

B．more and more teenagers enjoy sharing their short videos.

C．teenagers can add all kinds of special effects to their videos.

D．There will be no vulgar content in these short videos at all.

8 . When 69-year-old Dobrgyal started looking after the wild macaques (猕猴) at a scenic spot in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, their population _________ only 40-50. Today, 18 years later, that same place is _________ to over 2,800 Tibetan macaques.

Dobrgyal’s relationship with the Tibetan macaques has been described as a _________ love story between man and monkey. A former _________ keeper, Dobrgyal has been driving 5km almost every day just to feed the macaques, show them _________ and make sure they are healthy. _________ , he has even taken some of the sick animals home and _________ them back to health.

China.org reports that Dobrgyal has been the only one working as a _________ in Gongbo’gyamda area for the last 16 years, and _________ him as the main reason that the macaque population is rising.

Tibetan macaques are a/an __________ species in China, and their food is provided by the Gongbo’gyamda forestry bureau(局), but it’s Dobrgyal who loads the bags in his trucks and __________ it to the monkeys personally. Thanks to his __________ , the macaques have become very __________ with tourists, many of whom also help to __________ the animals.

Having dedicated almost two decades of his life to the macaques, Dobrgyal now __________ himself about what will happen to them if his physical __________ no longer allows him to take care of them properly.

“Now I’m so old, nearly 70 years old,” Dobrgyal said recently. “In the __________ of my life I will do my best to take care of the monkeys, but if someday my health __________ me feeding them anymore, I will have my sons replace me.”

__________ , the furry creatures will be able to rely on their __________ human father for many years to come.

1.

A．numbered

B．reduced

C．confirmed

D．turned

2.

A．seen

B．area

C．home

D．known

3.

A．mouthwatering

B．heartbreaking

C．breathtaking

D．heartwarming

4.

A．forest

B．house

C．garden

D．soccer

5.

A．feeling

B．respect

C．affection

D．mercy

6.

A．In return

B．On occasions

C．In vain

D．On purpose

7.

A．expected

B．sent

C．forced

D．nursed

8.

A．feeder

B．leader

C．friend

D．farmer

9.

A．guesses

B．credits

C．assumes

D．questions

10.

A．aggressive

B．protected

C．dangerous

D．controlled

11.

A．donates

B．declares

C．returns

D．delivers

12.

A．wisdom

B．bravery

C．efforts

D．intention

13.

A．popular

B．confident

C．shy

D．cautious

14.

A．raise

B．feed

C．buy

D．observe

15.

A．concerns

B．advises

C．predicts

D．comments

16.

A．age

B．body

C．attitude

D．condition

17.

A．process

B．middle

C．rest

D．next

18.

A．keeps

B．permits

C．allows

D．prevents

19.

A．Unfortunately

B．Hopefully

C．Generally

D．Actually

20.

A．official

B．typical

C．adoptive

D．spiritual

9 . Interest in pursuing international careers has risen in recent years strengthened by permanent personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talent.

Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may feel the need to recharge their batteries with a new challenge. They may want a position with more responsibility that encourages creativity. Or they may wish to expose their children to another culture, and the opportunity to learn a second language.

When applying for a job, one usually has to submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The two terms generally mean the same thing: a one- or two-page document describing one’s educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines for preparing a resume are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The challenge will be to include two or more cultures in one document. The following list is a good place to start.

“Educational requirements differ from country to country. In almost every case of ‘cross—border’ job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be an adequate description. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience.”

Pay attention to the resume format you use—chronological or reverse-chronological order. Chronological order means listing your ‘oldest’ work experience first. Reverse-chronological order means listing your current or most recent experience first. Most countries have preferences about which format is most acceptable. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format.

If you are submitting your resume in English, find out if the receiver uses British English or American English because there are changes between the two versions. For example, university education is often referred to as ‘tertiary education’ in the United Kingdom, but this term is almost never used in the United States. A reader who is unfamiliar with these changes may assume that your resume contains errors.

1. Companies are hiring more foreign employees because ________.

A．they find foreign employees are usually more talented

B．they need original ideas from employees hired overseas

C．they want to expand their business beyond home borders

D．they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home

2. The author believes that an individual who applies to work overseas ________.

A．is usually creative

B．aims to improve his foreign language skills

C．is dissatisfied with his own life at home

D．seeks either his own or his children’s development

3. When it comes to resume writing, it is best to ________.

A．take cultural factors into consideration

B．learn about the company’s hiring process

C．follow appropriate guidelines for job hunting

D．know the employer’s personal likes and dislikes

4. According to the author’s last piece of advice, the applicants should be aware of ________.

A．the different educational systems in the US and the UK

B．the differences between the changes of English

C．the receiver’s preference with regard to the format

D．the special characteristics of American and British cultures

10 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

With the arrival of the digital age, traditional occupations like doctor, lawyer and banker have lost favor among young Chinese people. Instead, they intend     1     (choose) new occupations that are largely related to the Internet.

According to a survey     2     (publish) by China Youth Daily in November,     3     involved 2,010 young people, nearly 60 percent of respondents said they would like to try a new occupation. Among all these new jobs, the most popular was electronic gamer, according to the Blue Book of China’s Society by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. And 27 percent preferred to work as a social media writer. Another 20 percent wanted to host a live streaming show.

In fact, this trend isn’t unique     4     China. Over three-quarters of young people in the UK would like to consider     5     career in online videos, according to a survey by the UK-based travel firm First Choice.    6     (interesting), money is not a main factor. “The     7     (big) attractions are creativity, fame and the opportunity for self-expression, with money in fourth place,” commented The Sun.

Despite the     8     (popular) of new occupations, experts suggest that young people should be sensible when they choose one. “After all, not everybody is suitable     9     has the ability for it,” the chief research officer at the Tencent Center for Internet & Society,     10     (tell) China Daily.