1 . 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。

Peter was a cheerful and warm-hearted person who was always ready to help others. When he was in college, he got along well with his classmates. After graduating from college, he hunted for jobs several times, but he failed. So he was a little unhappy during the period of time.

One day, when he was surfing the Internet, an advertisement came into his sight. He read the advertisement carefully, which was recruitment (招聘) information. To his delight, the position was in line with his major he studied in the university. The conditions and the pay the company offered were so attractive that Peter decided to have a try. Following the tips provided online, Peter went to the company. There were so many people waiting on the first floor of the building. What Peter didn’t expect was that the company was scheduled to hire not so many employees, but hundreds of applicants were there. Peter was a little worried.

At last, Peter filled out the form as required as many applicants did. A staff of the company told all the applicants to wait for their turns to attend the interview. They waited there excitedly and anxiously, wondering what on earth the interview was! At the moment, a man rushed toward them and said he had something urgent to do. Seeing as if it was going to rain, he could not find enough workers to unload the goods. He asked the group of people to help him. Hearing what the man said, some applicants thought that they should help the man. However, some thought they had something more important to do and they couldn’t spare time.

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。
Peter stood there, considering whether to give a helping hand or not.
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When they were wiping the sweat off their faces, the man came up toward them.
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3 . 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 chime bells are an ancient Chinese musical instrument consisting of a set of bronze bells,     1     (play) melodically. They are also called bianzhong. These sets of chime bells were used     2     polyphonic (多音的) musical instruments and some of these bells have been dated at between 2, 000 to 3, 600 years old. They were hung in a wooden frame and struck with a wooden hammer.

They have     3     lens-shaped section, the bell mouth has a distinctive profile, and the outer surfaces of the large bells feature studs. The sound of this musical instrument is heard by     4     (hit) the bell. The one produced depends on     5     you hit the bell. The center is the source of the primary tone. The right and left corners give the secondary tone in a     6     (high) pitch. Chime bells in ancient China     7     (reserve) for the nobles and symbolized power and wealth. In the Song Dynasty, musicians used this instrument for grand     8     (performance). In modern times, the standardized bianzhong are used by music and dance groups. A great example of the range of tones produced by these ancient instruments     9     (be) the bells of Marquis Yi, which were unearthed in 1978. These bells are still fully playable after long years and thanks to     10     (they) twin-tone capability, they can sound a complete 12-tone scale.

4 . If you find yourself signing up for things that, in reality, you don’t want to do, you’re not alone. Hershfield has found that we often agree to things we don’t want to do because we tend to hold a more brilliant version of our “future selves”.     1     .

Use your current schedule as a guide.     2     . So before you commit to something a few months away, glance over the last two weeks of your schedule to give yourself a clear idea of how much time you usually have in a given week.

    3     . If an event is months away, Hershfield said, imagine that it takes place next week, or the week after. Would you commit? If the answer is no, it probably won’t feel any more appealing a few months from now, he said.

Are you still hesitated? Weigh the cost. If you are unsure about an event, weigh the benefits by asking yourself a few questions.     4     . Or, Hershfield said, you might ask whether the thing you’re afraid of is “A one-off event, or will it lead to other invitations?”

Treat your future self. If you’ve committed to an event, as a result, you know that life is going to become busy or stressful, be kind to yourself by practicing “pre-care”. What feels comfortable is different for everyone.     5     .

A．Pretend the commitment is sooner

B．You should avoid anything unpleasant

C．Ask yourself if the commitment is attractive

D．Here are four tips on how to have a bright future

E．An empty calendar tricks us to have much free time

F．Let’s use these strategies to set a more realistic schedule

G．You might wonder whether saying yes brings more benefits

5 . Microscopic particles (微观粒子) from outer space are also called space dust. They’re in the dirt on the ground and on your roof. They may discomfort your nose. They have settled all over our planet.

Despite their widespread presence, finding space dust isn’t easy. One place that the particles show up more easily is Antarctica. Around a decade ago, Matthew Genge at Imperial College London spent seven weeks searching for and collecting dust there.

The disadvantage of collecting dust from Antarctica is the high cost and complications of travelling there. That’s why Penny Wozniakiewicz of the University of Kent in the UK has focused on her research closer to home. The key is to collect material from a fairly undisturbed spot. She seeks the rooftops of old buildings in the UK as the source of her samples.

She focuses on these roofs because they are old and more untouched than modern buildings. What’s more, historic buildings usually have well-kept records that indicate when conservation and cleaning have been done. That makes it easier to determine how long space dust has been collected and gives researchers insight into what other particles might be present in the dust they collect. This allows them to more efficiently remove the Earth stuff, and focus on the space stuff.

“The idea is to actually take something you can barely see on your finger, and then make it much bigger so you can hold it in your hand,” says Wozniakiewicz. Each year, approximately 100 billion particles of space dust land on Earth, carrying secrets from outer space and offering glimpses into the formation of planetary systems. These particles not only contain water but also organic molecules (有机分子); they potentially serve as the building blocks for life on Earth. Space dust could, therefore, tell scientists about the complex relationship between these celestial bodies (天体) and Earth. It acts as a bridge, connecting us to the wider space.

1. What do we know about space dust?

A．There is much space dust in the UK.

B．It shows up more easily in Antarctica.

C．Space dust is easy to collect everywhere.

D．Space dust contains only organic molecules.

2. Why does Wozniakiewicz choose to do the research near her home?

A．She doesn’t want to be too far away from home.

B．She wants to collect dust from modern buildings.

C．Travelling to Antarctica is expensive and complicated.

D．A fairly undisturbed spot couldn’t be found in Antarctica.

3. What’s the purpose of “records” for the study in paragraph 4?

A．To uncover the secret of outer space.	B．To make collecting Earth stuff easier.
C．To help researchers find out space stuff.	D．To show how often buildings were cleaned.

4. What’s the best title of the text?

A．How space dust comes into being	B．An extraordinary exploration to outer space
C．The relationship between space and humans	D．Space dust bridges outer space and humans

6 . Underwater travel is difficult and dangerous, but many people have to stay deep under the ocean. Thus, humans have come up with a few designs of vehicles to move around under the ocean. But what if there was a better way to travel?

Hilary Bart-Smith, an engineer at the University of Virginia, thinks a vehicle that travels like a manta ray (魔鬼鱼) would be able to operate for long periods at sea. Manta rays which can grow up to 29 feet long are among the most efficient swimmers in the ocean. Different from animals and people pushing against water, manta rays swim by moving through the water with wing-like movements of their fins (鳍). Efficiency means using less energy to move farther.

Bart-Smith and other engineers at the University of Virginia had to find out what manta rays looked like on the inside to better understand how they move. They took X-rays to find out how a manta ray’s fins are built. They found that a web of cartilage (软骨) stretches across each fin.

Once the engineers knew how a manta ray’s fin was constructed, they could build one of their own. They made a long row of metal struts with many hinges to imitate the manta ray’s web of cartilage. The engineers put their design inside a flexible cover, shaped like a manta ray’s fin. Then they tested it in the university swimming pool. They were happy to see that it swam just like a manta ray in the ocean.

Engineers and scientists are still learning and experimenting with how to imitate these amazing animals. For now, engineers study their movements and learn from the most efficient swimmers in the ocean. Perhaps someday engineers will be able to build manta ray robots that are big enough to transport people.

1. How do manta rays swim?

A．By moving like birds.	B．By swimming like humans.
C．By swimming like other fishes.	D．By pushing against water like animals.

2. What can we learn from the second and third paragraphs?

A．Manta rays are the fastest swimmers.	B．Manta rays look like travel vehicles.
C．Manta rays can grow at least 29 feet long.	D．Manta rays’ fins consist of a web of cartilage.

3. Why do the engineers study manta rays?

A．To learn about their habits.	B．To build manta ray robots.
C．To design undersea vehicles.	D．To protect marine creatures.

4. What’s the author’s attitude towards the research?

A．Negative.

B．Supportive.

C．Doubtful.

D．Objective.

8 . Colorful Natural Wonders on Earth

The world can be kind of a boring place without the colorful natural wonders. So that’s what I’ve decided to treat you to!

Rio Tinto, Spain

Rising in the Sierra de Huelva mountains of southwestern Spain, this 62-mile river gets its stunning orange and red colors from copper, iron, and other heavy metals. The best way to enjoy the beauty is by visiting the small mining town of Nerva. Note that only about half the length of the river features these colors.

Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

Known by Stoney Nakota First Nations folks as Ho-run-num-nay, this glacial lake located in Banff National Park gets its turquoise color from finely grained rock particles contained within the ice as it melts in the lake. If you’re a big fan of the movie Thelma & Louise, you’ll be happy to know that there also happens to be a Lake Thelma.

The Lavender Fields of Provence, France

Provence, a geographical region of southeastern France is famous in the summers for its lush lavender fields. To see them with your own eyes, mosey on up to the Luberon and Verdon plateau regions north of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, or head east past Avignon. But the window is rather brief; they start to blossom around the beginning of June and then by mid-July they’re done-zo.

Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, Yunnan, China

Huge rice stan? Anyway, Yunnan, China is calling your name. With a history going back more than 1,200 years, this series of rice-growing terraces — covering territory more than one million acres — are located in the western part of the country. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. It sure took them long enough!

1. Where can you enjoy a multicolored river?

A．Spain.

B．Canada.

C．France.

D．China.

2. How long is the blossom window of the lavender?

A．1 month.

B．1.5 months.

C．2 months.

D．2.5 months.

3. What’s the text?

A．A journal entry.

B．A travel diary.

C．An introduction.

D．An advertisement.

9 . For the hearing-impaired swimmer Peng Huidi, participating in the Chengdu FISU World University Games, has been a life-changing experience and a ______ journey for the young student who has overcome all the difficulties to ______ her sporting dreams.

When she was 2 years old, her ______ was damaged due to a high fever. She became ______ and dared not speak to others. Hoping to ______ her out of her shell, Peng’s father took his daughter to learn swimming. It was there that Peng discovered her passion and her ______ was spotted by a coach.

“I love being in the pool. When I’m in the water, I hear no ______ . There’s just me charging forward, and me alone. The blue pool in my eyes is peaceful, and it also ______ strength,” Peng said. ______ she cannot hear the starting order during competitions, she uses a light next to the pool as her ______ to start. This means there is usually a(n) ______ of between 0. 2 and 0. 5 seconds in Peng’s dive. In order to ______ the gap, she has to train extra hard.

Years of effort finally ______ . She was invited to the swimming team for the Olympics. “The World University Games ______ me with a very rare and important chance. It has broadened my horizons and allowed me to compete on a much bigger ______ . I prepared for these games for a very long time,” Peng said excitedly.

1.

A．bold

B．horrible

C．remarkable

D．frustrating

2.

A．dream

B．pursue

C．choose

D．create

3.

A．smell

B．taste

C．sight

D．hearing

4.

A．awkward

B．confident

C．confused

D．silent

5.

A．run

B．cut

C．bring

D．drop

6.

A．talent

B．secret

C．interest

D．weakness

7.

A．noise

B．shout

C．scream

D．cheer

8.

A．gains

B．unites

C．reserves

D．represents

9.

A．If

B．Though

C．Once

D．Before

10.

A．sign

B．signal

C．symbol

D．sample

11.

A．error

B．distinction

C．delay

D．lead

12.

A．find

B．narrow

C．widen

D．cross

13.

A．paid off

B．put off

C．set off

D．showed off

14.

A．charged

B．helped

C．supported

D．provided

15.

A．beach

B．court

C．stage

D．field

10 . 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。

I started learning English at middle school in China. At that time people     1    (care) more about giving tests on     2    (write) English, especially at high school. So I didn’t have much experience in speaking English until I went to college. There I had my first foreign teacher from America. She told us the more we practice, the     3    (well) we spoke. At the beginning, I could only say a few phrases and simple sentences because of my lack     4     words. However, one year later, I could communicate with more people freely and share my opinion in English.

After graduation, I moved to Canada and worked in     5     office. It was a large office. People were from different     6    (country). We had to communicate in English at work. Although my spoken English was better, I still couldn’t really understand     7     they were conveying, let alone their English. I volunteered     8    (help) tourists from other countries. I talked more and more. All     9    (inform) around me was in English. Finally, a tourist from Japan asked me if I grew up in Britain. How     10    (inspire) his words were!