1 . With her paddle slicing through the water swiftly, 37-year-old Chinese canoeist (皮筏艇运动员) Xie Maosan enjoyed a significant lead in the women’s KLI canoe final and won the first gold medal of the 4th Asian Para Games on Monday.

Born to a rural family in Anhui Province in 1986 and afflicted by Poliomyelitis (小儿麻痹症), Xie couldn’t _______ before the age of 10. Throughout her childhood, as she recalled, the _______ stares of relatives and mockery from classmates made her more determined to _______ herself.

In her teens, with the _______ and understanding of her mother, Xie decided to master a craft to _______. She packed up her belongings, went to the county to learn tailoring for three years, and then became a tailor. Later, she went to Shanghai to learn CAD pattern-making.

“Regardless of the career path I choose, I always push myself _______. I want to prove to everyone that we are _______ capable,” she shared at the post-race press conference, tears in her eyes.

In 2015, things _______ when news reached her of the national team’s _______ for canoeing talents. Without hesitation, she ________, and at 29, she joined the national canoeing team.

Recalling her initial days, Xie said, “Lacking a foundation in sports, it was truly ________ for me at the beginning. I ________ into the water multiple times during training. Not knowing how to swim, I almost passed out from choking on water.”

Despite all the hardships, ________ to win glory for her country kept Xie going. At the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, Xie finished fifth in the women’s KL1 canoeing final. “________ me, canoeing is a ________, as it gave me confidence and a new life,” said Xie.

1.

A．walk

B．hear

C．see

D．speak

2.

A．warm

B．cold

C．angry

D．kind

3.

A．defend

B．prove

C．improve

D．encourage

4.

A．concern

B．favour

C．admission

D．support

5.

A．make a fortune

B．make a difference

C．make a living

D．make a contribution

6.

A．more

B．less

C．better

D．harder

7.

A．definitely

B．equally

C．entirely

D．actually

8.

A．adopted

B．recovered

C．changed

D．started

9.

A．search

B．application

C．expectation

D．research

10.

A．left

B．challenged

C．refused

D．volunteered

11.

A．easy

B．calm

C．painful

D．awesome

12.

A．fell

B．jumped

C．crashed

D．dropped

13.

A．capability

B．desire

C．responsibility

D．attitude

14.

A．As for

B．According to

C．Because of

D．In addition to

15.

A．rebirth

B．relief

C．recovery

D．reward

2 . Once upon a time in a small town of Christchurch, there lived a little dog named Buddy. Buddy was not just any ordinary dog; he was known for his bravery and loyalty. He had been trained by his owner to be alert and helpful in case of emergencies. One sunny afternoon, Buddy’s owner, Elizabeth, was taking a walk near the river when she suddenly slipped and fell into the water. She tried her best to swim, but the strong current made it difficult for her to stay afloat. Fear gripped her as she realized she might not make it out alive.

Meanwhile, Buddy had noticed his owner was missing and started looking for her. He followed the sound of splashing water and found Elizabeth struggling in the river. Without hesitation, Buddy jumped into the water and swam towards her.

Buddy grabbed onto Elizabeth’s shirt with his teeth and pulled her towards the shore. The little dog’s determination and strength were remarkable as he managed to keep them both afloat until they reached the safety of the riverbank.

Elizabeth was exhausted and shaken, but she was grateful to be alive thanks to her brave little dog. She hugged Buddy tightly, tears of joy streaming down her face. Buddy wagged his tail happily, knowing he had done his job well.

News of Buddy’s heroic rescue quickly spread throughout the town, and people couldn’t help but admire the little dog’s courage and selflessness. From that day on, Buddy became a local hero, and his story inspired many to appreciate the incredible bond between humans and their pets.

In the end, Buddy’s bravery reminded everyone that even the smallest creatures can make a big difference when it comes to saving lives.

1. What was Buddy trained to be?

A．Fast and strong for sports.	B．Obedient and well-behaved.
C．Protective and aggressive towards strangers.	D．Attentive and useful in a dangerous situation.

2. How did Elizabeth end up in the river?

A．She decided to take a swim to cool off.	B．She slipped on a rock near the riverbank.
C．She accidentally fell while walking by the river.	D．She was pushed into the water by someone else.

3. What did Buddy do when he found Elizabeth struggling in the river?

A．He ran back home to call for help.

B．He barked loudly to get help from nearby people.

C．He jumped into the water and swam towards her.

D．He stayed on the riverbank and waited for her to come out.

4. What happened after Buddy’s heroic rescue?

A．Elizabeth gave Buddy a special treat as a reward.

B．Buddy became a local hero and inspired many people.

C．The town held a ceremony to honor Buddy’s bravery.

D．Elizabeth decided to adopt another dog to keep Buddy company.

3 . The Scarlet Knight (also known as RU27) is an 8-foot autonomous underwater glider that traveled from New Jersey to Spain. Its underwater expedition team has provided data to help scientists better understand how climate change is affecting the ocean.

The glider, with no engine to push it forward, rode the ocean currents and made a series of 10,000 dives and ascents (上升) in order to collect data on ocean circulation, the heat content of the upper level of the ocean, and the transport of this heat through oceanic cycle as it crossed the Atlantic.

Drops involved pumping a small volume of water into its nose causing it to sink and unequal buoyancy (浮力) along its main body would send the glider 150 to 180 meters down the water column. Ascending involved the reverse: pumping approximately a cup of water into the tail causing a glide upwards. This pattern of dive-and-ascend cycles continued for 4,600 miles; they lasted approximately 40 minutes each. The glider stayed almost continually underwater, surfacing only three times a day to check its location, transmit data, and download new piloting instructions from home via an Iridium telephone on its tail.

The gliders equipped with sensors to help indicate the presence of oil. Though scientists must still confirm oil presence through water sampling, gliders narrowed the search zone for subsurface oil. It will also help people better explore the ocean in the future.

“The glider shines light on the mysteries of the oceans. It can sample the ocean in places that are not realistic, and for a small amount of the price,” said Zdenka Willis, director of the research team. “Using robots to collect scientific data is the wave of the future in terms of ocean observing.”

1. What is the purpose of RU27?

A．To travel from New Jersey to Spain.	B．To collect information on the ocean.
C．To transport scientists to the ocean.	D．To analyze the data from the ocean.

2. What does Paragraph 3 tell us about the glider?

A．Its main elements.	B．Its moving areas.
C．Its operating principle.	D．Its data processing .

3. What does Zdenka Willis say about the application of the glider to the oceans?

A．It’s not realistic.

B．It will be costly.

C．It’s demanding.

D．It will be a future trend.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Underwater Robots Explore the Ocean	B．The Glider Becomes the Focus
C．Underwater Expedition Helps Scientists	D．A New Robot Comes into View

4 . Peer pressure comes in when we get influenced by the lifestyles and the ways of thinking of our peers. Almost everyone, from different walks of life, must have experienced peer pressure in some way or the other at a given point in time. Every coin has two sides. Some people get positive influence from it whereas others tend to get negatively influenced.

On the one hand, peer pressure can actually leave a positive impact on your life if you carefully pick certain good habits from your peers. Your peers may teach you some good things about life and encourage you to follow them. For instance, if you see your peers doing something for a noble cause, you may also like to adopt their certain habit. This will help you to change yourself for the better. Adopting good habits of your peers can actually bring about a positive change not only in your life but also your way of thinking.

On the other hand, blindly following peers and not holding an opinion of your own might leave a negative impact on your life. There might be a particular idea, a habit, or a lifestyle which you personally dislike and would not like to accept. However, your peer group would want to force you to do something which is against your own will. Therefore, it is better to learn something from peer pressure by adopting good habits and avoid giving in to its negative side.

One of the easiest ways to get out of a peer induced situation is to simply say “NO” and walk away. You may not feel as cool at the time, but you will be thankful later on what you did. Take a stand for what you believe is right. Taking a stand is never easy, but it’s the right thing to do. Standing up for yourself demonstrates self-respect to your peers and is one of the key components of breaking the peer pressure cycle.

1. What is the author’s attitude to peer pressure?

A．Reserved.

B．Objective.

C．Critical.

D．Positive.

2. How is Paragraph 2 developed?

A．By comparison.

B．By example.

C．By inference.

D．By experience.

3. What suggestion does the author give to overcome peer pressure?

A．Go with the flow.

B．Escape from peers.

C．Submit to peers.

D．Stick to what is right.

4. What is the text?

A．An official report.	B．A story description.
C．A phenomenon discussion.	D．A personal reflection.

5 . As a navigation (航海) major, Song Yin should have sailed a boat. But a campus career fair changed her career trajectory, and she became one of China’s first two female rescue helicopter pilots.

When she was in third year at Shanghai Maritime University, the Donghai No.1 flying rescue service came looking for female pilots. Song was the hot favorite for career fair. Tall, thin, good-looking, she was a big shot on campus. Also, she is good at sports, especially basketball that requires a considerable level of coordination (协调性)—an important quality for pilots.

She was admitted as a female rescue helicopter pilot. “At first, I thought it was cool and fun.” She said. However, when the job really got started, the reality was totally different from her imagination.

Rescue operations always come with danger. One of her most dangerous missions took place in December 2016 when a boat was involved in flames in the East China Sea, leaving 10 fishermen at death’s door. Song rushed to fly the helicopter to the scene. She was informed that the gas cylinders (气瓶) on the boat could blow up at any time. Without panic, she managed to hover at higher altitude to keep away from the dense smoke. Fortunately, not one of rescuers was injured, and all of the 10 fishermen were rescued from the burning boat. “We are not just saving 10 people but also 10 families,” she said.

Like any other sports fan, she enjoys watching the Tokyo Olympics when she isn’t busy. “My idol is Chinese striker Wang Shuang. She’s so great.” she said. “When the Chinese team was many goals behind the Dutch team, she still didn’t give up, and she encouraged her teammates to fight till the end.” She added, “If you give up, you must lose. But if you push on, you won’t necessarily lose. It’s just the same as my job.”

1. What does the underlined word “trajectory” mean in the first paragraph ?

A．Devotion.

B．Path.

C．Platform.

D．Commitment.

2. What is the ultimate factor of her being admitted as a female pilot?

A．She graduated from a top university.	B．She has a well-built figure.
C．She has a high level of coordination.	D．She is very popular on campus.

3. Which of the following best describes Song Yin from Paragraph 4?

A．Brave and calm.	B．Optimistic and humorous.
C．Caring and patient.	D．Sensitive and ambitious.

4. Why does Song Yin mention Wang Shuang in the last paragraph ?

A．To appeal to young people to join in sports.	B．To compare two similar challenging jobs.
C．To expect people to learn from failure.	D．To motivate people to be persistent.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What kind of lessons did Florence Nightingale take in her early years?

A．Music lessons.

B．English lessons.

C．Medical lessons.

2. Where did Florence Nightingale start a nursing home for women?

A．In Germany.

B．In Britain.

C．In France.

3. What did Florence Nightingale do in 1854?

A．She went to learn nursing abroad.

B．She built a hospital in a war field.

C．She looked after soldiers at the front hospitals.

4. When did Florence Nightingale write a book on public health?

A．Before the Crimean War.	B．During the Crimean War.
C．After the Crimean War.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where might the speakers be?

A．At school.

B．At home.

C．At an office.

2. What will the boy do this weekend?

A．Go skiing.

B．Visit a zoo.

C．Study with his classmates.

3. Where will the woman go this weekend?

A．To Washington D. C.

B．To Los Angeles.

C．To London.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How did the man find the sailing trip?

A．It was expensive.

B．It was exciting.

C．It was boring.

2. What did the woman do on the weekend?

A．She practiced basketball.

B．She played tennis.

C．She went fishing

3. Who had a badminton competition?

A．Andy.

B．Joe.

C．Jenny.

4. Where will the speakers go next weekend?

A．To the seaside.

B．To the park.

C．To the theater.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. For whom does the woman want to buy a tie?

A．Her father.

B．Her son.

C．Her husband.

2. On which floor is the children’s clothes section?

A．The first floor.

B．The third floor.

C．The fifth floor.

3. What does the woman need to do first?

A．Get some money.

B．Find the play area.

C．Go to the 4th floor

10 . What seems to be Sarah’s problem?

A．She often goes to work late.

B．She isn’t good at telling stories.

C．She couldn’t finish the task as required.