1 . Attitude actually is mental energy and from the moment you awake in the morning until you fall asleep at night, you are continuously producing this mental energy, or attitude. There is never a time when you can have a neutral attitude. Your attitude right now is either positive or negative.

Your attitude determines your altitude. For example, as a plane is in the air, it has an altitude indicator. The indicator tells the pilot in which direction the plane is going, up or down. Just like the plane, you too have an altitude indicator and you’re the pilot of your plane. The feeling that you gain when something is wrong or what you are doing is not right serves as your altitude indicator. We all have an attitude to our thinking which determines our destiny.

In fact, attitude is a matter of choice. It determines the size of our dreams and influences our determination when we face new challenges and the thing is, no one can control your attitude but you. No one can make us angry. We make ourselves angry when we give in to that control of our attitude and when people do things to anger us. All it does is put our attitude to the tests. We have that choice every morning of what kind of attitude we are going to have for the rest of the day.

Attitude is everything. To begin with every problem is an adventure. To fall, rise and try again is what we call adventure and that’s the real fun of life. Failure is not a bad thing but another chance for success. Dreaming of becoming successful is not enough. There’ ll be a lot of things you hate doing, but you have to do them all and that’s a success.

With a positive attitude, you’ll have the ability to be happier every day, make others around you happier, and live a good life.

1. What does the author want to stress with the example in Paragraph 2?

A．Attitude’s role in people’s future development.

B．The importance of pilots ‘ feelings in flight.

C．People’s correct judgement of their life direction.

D．The application of altitude indicators in various fields.

2. What are people doing when they try to anger us according to the author?

A．They’re trying to control our feeling.	B．They’re testing our attitude.
C．They’ re challenging our bottom line.	D．They’ re reminding us of possible failure.

3. What does the author think of the adventure in life?

A．Dangerous and tiring.	B．Annoying and understandable.
C．Difficult but meaningful.	D．Exciting and necessary.

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

A．How to achieve a positive attitude?	B．How is attitude formed?
C．What is attitude?	D．What’s the power of a positive attitude?

2 . Pollution is one of the biggest problems in the world today. In many places, rubbish is thrown into lakes and rivers.     1    

In some cities, the air is filled with pollution.     2     If it is not cleaned up, more people will be hurt.     3     Land and water pollution kills many animals every year.

If we do not act to improve the environment, more living things will be killed by pollution.

    4     We should separate rubbish into different groups. In this way, it can be recycled and reused. We had better plant more trees.     5     What’s more, we shouldn’t put the waste into lakes or rivers.

If we can do these, we will make the world a better place to live in.

A．This makes some old people and children ill.

B．As well as people, animals are also harmed by pollution.

C．We can make our lakes and rivers cleaner and cleaner.

D．It’s time for all of us to take action right away!

E．Because of this, these places have already been polluted.

F．Trees reduce dust and help keep the air clean.

G．A few of us should take action to protect the environment.

3 . Over the last decades, we have witnessed an ever-increasing use of electronic devices, leading in turn to electronic waste (e-waste) becoming the world’s fastest growing waste stream. In 2019, a total of 53.6 Mt of e-waste was generated globally, only 17 percent of which is documented as having been managed in an environmentally sound manner, which has been pushing researchers to address the e-waste problem.

Now researchers at the Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory have crafted a water-activated disposable (一次性的) battery made of paper and other environmentally friendly materials.

The new paper battery has the same key components as traditional standard batteries. Like a traditional chemical battery, it has a positively charged side called a cathode, a negatively charged side called an anode and a conductive material called an electrolyte between the two. Instead, in the new battery, the anode and cathode are inks printed onto the front and back of a piece of paper. That paper is filled with salt. It will dissolve when you add just a couple of drops of water to the paper. The resulting saltwater solution acts as the electrolyte, which allows electrons to flow. About 20 seconds later, the battery will produce a stable 1.2 volts of electricity until the paper dries out. (For comparison, a standard AA battery provides 1.5 volts.)

The researchers demonstrated that their battery could present a sustainable alternative to the more harmful batteries that are common in low-power devices, such as an alarm clock. Nyström, head of the research, even pictures a bright future where these batteries are applied to diagnostic tests in hospitals and environmental sensors, ideally with other sustainable components such as screens and packaging. “That future may not be so far off.” Nyström said hopefully.

It is hard to predict a time line for producing such items on a large scale, but Nyström says he is in contact with potential industry partners and believes these batteries could make their way into products within the next two to five years.

1. What can we learn from paragraph 1?

A．Electronic devices are overly used.

B．Electronic devices are the main source of waste.

C．Electronic waste has become a global problem.

D．Electronic waste is mostly managed in a sound way.

2. What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．The salt.

B．The paper.

C．The battery.

D．The ink.

3. What do we know about the new paper battery?

A．It has come into the market.

B．It can power common electrical equipment.

C．It has the same anode and cathode as the traditional battery.

D．It stops producing electricity when the saltwater solution dries out.

4. How does Nyström feel about the future of the paper battery?

A．Indifferent.

B．Positive.

C．Negative.

D．Doubtful.

4 . 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。

While many people have made videos to cheer on those working on the front lines of the fight since the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai, Chien Meishuang     1     (spend) her time in lockdown at home, painting simple heartwarming works.

The paintings are part of her Journal of the Pandemic Lockdown,     2     project she started two years ago. “We are all facing a difficult time     3     we are trapped at home,” Chien tells China Daily. “I     4     (simple) wanted to let others know that there is a silver lining amid the dark clouds.”

The Taiwan native, who lives in Shanghai, is being on the receiving end of her neighbors’ kindness.     5     (document) her experience, the artist created a painting, titled Good Neighbors in China, marking the first new     6     (add) to her project this year. Other     7     (scene) shown in her latest works include delivery men having a quick lunch and her neighbors     8     (welcome) a 70-year-old man who returned from hospital after recovering from COVID-19.

“It is because of the pandemic     9     I have made friends from all walks of life in the area where I live. These individuals have provided infinite inspiration and stories     10     my works,” she adds. “As long as an artwork can touch people’s hearts, I believe it is good art. It doesn't matter how simple it is.”

5 . Tulum’s location on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, in the Riviera Maya, makes it an ideal spot for enjoying beautiful beaches and great weather.

Spring

Spring is a popular travel time throughout Mexico. Many Mexican families go on vacation during this time, so you should make your accommodation reservations in advance if traveling during this period.

Event: Holy Week

For many Mexicans, it’s an opportunity to head to the beach.

Summer

Summers can be hot and cloudy. There are far fewer tourists during this time, which is great for photo opportunities as well as for enjoying the destination without the crowds. Summertime is the best time to observe whale sharks and sea turtles.

Event: Talking Cross

The Celebration is held in the month of July and has its origins in the 1800s.

Fall

You’re likely to experience some rain if you visit during this season. The rainy season is not completely uncomfortable, however. It usually only rains for a short time, and then the sun comes out again.

Event: Sea Turtle Festival

It is a festival for sea turtles in order to raise people’s consciousness of protecting sea turtles.

Winter

Winter offers the best weather in Tulum. If you’re looking for sunny days and near-perfect beach conditions, this is the time to visit. However, there are more crowds December and January are busy travel months, and Tulum’s party scene and nightlife are at a peak.

Event: Tulum Food, Spirits & Wine

It is a 6-day restaurant week featuring music and special meals and wine. Tourists enjoy a fun and creative cultural environment.

1. What are you advised to do before visiting Tulum in spring?

A．Buy a raincoat.	B．went a surfboard.
C．Prepare food for whale sharks.	D．Book hotels ahead.

2. Which event appeals to tourists interested in protection of animals?

A．Holy Week.	B．Sea Turtle Festival.
C．Tulum Food, Spirits & Wine.	D．Talking Cross.

3. When should you visit Tulum if you want to experience the best weather there?

A．In spring.

B．In summer.

C．In fall.

D．In winter.

6 . Andre Bouvier hiked in a snowstorm to reach a trapped woman. The retired ________is being praised as a hero for________the woman and three other cars likewise.

Many have had the same________as Shannon St Onge even when looking at a yellow________of snow—that they have time to________their daily tasks. So she drove to work and she had________left when the snow began to fall. She________a dirt road to provide better________for her tires, so she quickly became lost. She stopped and called 911, with the operator suggesting she________the snowstorm. The operator took her________and told her an officer would call back. Almost 14 hours had passed, and nobody had called her yet to check in.

“What if I fell asleep and the tailpipe was________? Would the gas tank last until morning? What if I didn’t________it home at all?” St Onge wondered. Determined to ensure the________end, she went out in the snowstorm and discovered her location on a road sign. Then she was________enough to find a neighborhood Facebook group for the area she was passing through—informing those it________of her trouble through a Google Maps pin.

That’s when Andre Bouvier, an 80-year-old retired teacher, learned about St Onge’s situation.________his own safety, the 80-year-old went out to find her on foot,________he couldn’t manage to start his tractor. On the way he found three other trapped________, totaling seven people. Walking a quarter mile________, he led the helpless cars one by one to his home. He remarked that everyone would have done the same, and that it took very few thoughts or________to help.

1.

A．cleaner

B．operator

C．driver

D．teacher

2.

A．reporting

B．rescuing

C．changing

D．finding

3.

A．thought

B．fact

C．evidence

D．message

4.

A．sight

B．warning

C．sign

D．coverage

5.

A．schedule

B．discuss

C．accomplish

D．postpone

6.

A．simply

B．instantly

C．hardly

D．gradually

7.

A．witnessed

B．built

C．cleared

D．took

8.

A．friction

B．company

C．reason

D．recognition

9.

A．check out

B．keep off

C．wait out

D．call off

10.

A．location

B．information

C．time

D．place

11.

A．touched

B．connected

C．struck

D．blocked

12.

A．make

B．put

C．leave

D．forget

13.

A．simplest

B．quickest

C．safest

D．nearest

14.

A．patient

B．lucky

C．grateful

D．cautious

15.

A．contained

B．advertised

C．recommended

D．followed

16.

A．Regardless of

B．In spite of

C．Instead of

D．Owing to

17.

A．before

B．unless

C．since

D．while

18.

A．passengers

B．devices

C．vehicles

D．survivors

19.

A．in turn

B．there and back

C．by chance

D．over and again

20.

A．patience

B．money

C．difficulty

D．courage

7 . You’ve reached that special time — you are getting ready to leave your job and move on to the next step in your career. But the end of an employment relationship is not necessarily the end of the relationship — with either the leader or the company.     1    

I learned this relatively early in my career. At first, I was concerned I might lose my relationship with my now former boss, as I truly liked him.    2    My boss enthusiastically stayed in touch with me, and I helped him onboard my replacement and consulted on other projects. And now, more than 2 decades since I left, we are still in communication and friends.

That isn’t to say it always goes like this. When I left another role, in spite of my desire to maintain communication, my former supervisor seemed indifferent and the relationship ended. Sometimes your boss was a nightmare and you want to end the relationship.     3     You don’t owe the bad bosses anything. That’s exactly what I did when I was fired from a freelance role after I asked to be paid for my completed work!

But for the good bosses and organizations, the ones that invested in your talent and celebrated your achievements, things are different.     4     The breakup can become a breakthrough.

    5     Especially when you have a truly delightful and respectful boss, you may feel guilt, sadness, or regret. But your overall responsibility is to yourself and your career — not to one organization. And given the right circumstances, it is almost always possible — and usually beneficial — to leave gracefully.

A．But it turned out I had no reason to fear.

B．So the way I left contributed to this breakup.

C．It’s completely understandable not to engage further.

D．It is normal to have mixed emotions when you leave a job.

E．Here are some ways to build a win-win with your former leader.

F．The concusion of the employment can start a new era of cooperation.

G．You can leave your company and keep the relationship at the same time.

8 . Electricity has started flowing from the Hornsea 2 wind farm, which will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm when it is complete. Located in the ocean off the UK’s east coast, it is unlikely to hold the title long, however. The expansion of onshore wind has flattened out, but offshore is in the rapid growth phase,and some huge projects are under development and consideration.

When complete, Hornsea 2 will consist of 165 wind turbines (涡轮机), each with a peak capacity of 8 MW. At 1,320 MW, Hornsea 2 will take the title of world’s largest from the neighboring Homsea 1, which has smaller but more numerous turbines, for a total capacity of 1,218 MW.

The project came in the fortuitous-timing. The possibility that limitations in gas supply and a cold winter could seriously disturb electricity networks in the UK, causing anxiety for months. Even a small part of Hornsea’s eventual production will help reduce that danger. On its first morning, it contributed to almost 50 percent of Britain’s electricity.

Meanwhile, the development coincides (类似) with China’s largest offshore wind farm, Jiangsu Qidong, which reached full operation a day later. At a total of 802 MW, Jiangsu Qidong is behind either Hornsea stage, but it is twice the size of the existing offshore wind farm outside Europe. North American wind farms usually standardize with a single size of turbine, but Jiangsu Qidong uses seven models.

Neither Hornsea nor Jiangsu Qidong compares to the giant wind farms being developed by Denmark and South Korea,and the more potential giant off Iceland. Even before those come to fruition, Hornsea’s third stage—with 2,400 MW soon to start construction—will leave them well behind.

Even with operations beginning at these wind farms,offshore wind accounts for less than 10 percent of global wind production. It’s also currently more expensive. However, prices are falling faster for offshore, as turbines get larger and experience grows. It is anticipated that the next round of UK wind farms, instead of requiring subsidies (补贴), will return money to the public.

1. What is Britain trying to do to provide more energy recently?

A．Expand more onshore wind power farms.

B．Produce more electricity from fossil fuels.

C．Develop wind power from the land to the sea.

D．Build the world’s largest turbine off the coast.

2. What does the words “in the fortuitous—timing” mean in paragraph 3?

A．At a high speed.	B．In a wide range.
C．At the right moment.	D．Ahead of schedule.

3. How is the passage mainly developed?

A．By making comparisons.	B．By following time order.
C．By listing some statistics.	D．By giving some examples.

4. What is the author’s attitude toward the offshore wind farms?

A．Skeptical.

B．Tolerant.

C．Favorable.

D．Objective.

9 . How to Respond when Someone Judges You

Dealing with judgment from other people can be tough, especially when it’s coming from a friend, family member, or colleague. Judgmental people are unavoidable, but you can easily deal with their criticism using positivity and compassion.

Rid yourself of the judgment. Remember that a judgmental person’s words are a reflection of their own beliefs-and not yours. Critical people criticize themselves more than anyone else.     1    .

Be sympathetic. Practice sympathy to understand the source of this person’s judgment. It could be that they were judged by parents, family, or friends, in which case this person’s critical attitude would be something they learned(and not necessarily intentional). While that doesn’t excuse their behavior, having sympathy can inform your response. Say things like “    2    ,” or “I see where you’re coming from, but…” when you respond to someone’s judgment.

Ask for clarification.     3    . Ask this person to explain what they said, and find out their motivation for saying it. You could ask then, “What are you trying to say? If you have constructive criticism, I’m open to hearing it.” That way, you’re giving the other person a gentle reminder to phrase their words constructively.

    4    . Be polite but firm when you call out judgmental people. If somebody crosses a line and makes you feel criticized, tell them how you feel. If someone is giving you criticism you didn’t ask for, you could say, “    5    , and I have a plan that works for me.”

A．Stop talking like this

B．Set boundaries in the conversation

C．I understand why you feel that way

D．I feel like I need to deal with this in my way

E．I know you want to talk but this is a sensitive subject for me

F．Judgmental people may not know they’re being rude or unreasonable

G．So the judgment they pass isn’t actually about you, though it can feel personal

10 . On August 4, 2021, the US toymaker of Mattel showed the latest additions to the collection of Barbie Role Models series-custom, one-of-a-kind dolls modeled after six ordinary female workers. To shine a light on their efforts, Mattel is sharing their stories to inspire the next generation to take after these heroes and give back. The company does not plan on selling these dolls.

Amy O’Sullivan

Amy O'Sullivan is an emergency room nurse at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She treated Brooklyn’s first COVID-19 patient, survived a deadly attack of COVID-19 herself, and then returned to care for others.

Professor Sarah Gilbert

Professor Sarah Gilbert, a professor at the University of Oxford in England has been battling the pandemic(疫情) out of the public sight. Ms. Gilbert helped develop the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-l9 vaccine(疫苗), which has helped save the lives of millions of people worldwide.

Dr. Audrey Sue Cruz

Dr. Audrey Sue Cruz is the perfect role model for any young girl wishing to have a STEM career. The 31-year-old got a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering before turning to a medical school. Sue Cruz has been on the front lines in both hospitals and clinics during the pandemic.

Dr. Kirby White

Dr. Kirby White, a doctor in the countryside of Australia, was honored for her work in providing frontline workers with protective gowns(长袍) during the pandemic. She started the movement, Gowns for Doctors, which attracted hundreds of local volunteers and companies to make thousands of re-usable gowns. They were given away to over 750 countryside medical clinics.

1. Why does the toymaker exhibit the dolls?

A．To collect donations.

B．To develop the market.

C．To inspire the youth.

D．To create civilian heroes.

2. Which worker is working behind the scenes?

A．Sarah Gilbert.

B．Kirby White.

C．Amy O’Sullivan.

D．Audrey Sue Cruz.

3. What do the four female workers have in common?

A．They are well-known for their work.	B．They have courage against COVID-19.
C．They graduated from medical colleges.	D．They devoted themselves to toy making.