1 . Moving can be discouraging whether it’s to a new city or a new country. Luckily, being a _________ can be a great way to settle into a new environment, meet people and _________ valuable skills.

Kajal Patil was a volunteer who _________ to the USA from India in February 2017. Having volunteered for two years as an assistant yoga teacher in her home _________, Kajal was enthusiastic about volunteering and _________ looking for volunteer opportunities.

Kajal was _________ to a volunteer opportunity to review applications on behalf of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI). After _________ completing the application process, Kajal got to work.

Her _________ involved reviewing 44 detailed applications from potential candidates (候选人), She must listen to the business ideas presented by these candidates, _________ the social influence of their businesses, and determine their strength to __________ plans. She was considered to be necessary and __________ because of her serious job. With her __________, 250 candidates were finally selected.

Kajal said the volunteer opportunity greatly __________ her existing skills, while helping her build __________ ones such as time management and business analysis. Kajal said, “By helping others, I felt needed in society. Volunteering is a __________ opportunity to improve myself.”

1.

A．writer

B．researcher

C．traveller

D．volunteer

2.

A．remember

B．learn

C．teach

D．check

3.

A．moved

B．replied

C．turned

D．referred

4.

A．factory

B．company

C．country

D．farm

5.

A．disliked

B．began

C．forgot

D．admitted

6.

A．asked

B．invited

C．forced

D．attracted

7.

A．suddenly

B．sadly

C．successfully

D．generally

8.

A．role

B．system

C．application

D．knowledge

9.

A．doubt

B．judge

C．change

D．stop

10.

A．give up

B．believe in

C．put off

D．carry out

11.

A．responsible

B．cheerful

C．humorous

D．brave

12.

A．care

B．help

C．homework

D．information

13.

A．tested

B．protected

C．improved

D．avoided

14.

A．new

B．secure

C．common

D．cultural

15.

A．regular

B．simple

C．great

D．similar

2 . Some Winter Activities

Winter activities are underestimated (低估). The days may be shorter, but the list of fun activities isn’t. Don’t let the winter blues take over.     1    

Finding your favourite.     2     Nobody likes cardio (有氧运动) for a long time, but signing up for an adult sports team, or taking a yoga class on the weekend can be a fun way to break up the boredom of going to the gym. Recreational (娱乐的) sports are also a great way to meet new people.

Walking on snow.     3     Walking with snowshoes is friendly to beginners, and suitable for kids and seniors alike. You can buy a set for under $100 or rent some for the afternoon. Take a friend or walk alone to enjoy the peacefulness of the outdoors in winter.

Skiing. Those that love it really love it. Hitting the ski hills is an old wintertime tradition. It gets you outside, boosts your mood, and serves as a core workout. You don’t need the latest gear (设备) to be able to have fun.     4     If you’re feeling tired of too much indoor time, get your heart pumping at a nearby ski hill.

    5     Taking an online class, or picking up an instrument for the first time, can be incredibly rewarding. Expanding your professional skill can do wonders for your future job prospects. It may take a little planning, but consider learning something new this season.

A．Go to the gym.

B．Learning something.

C．Most ski fields rent gear too.

D．Be active and try these winter activities.

E．The following are things you can do at home.

F．You needn’t be an athlete to enjoy this seasonal activity.

G．The key to keeping healthy is finding what you enjoy doing.

3 . Marine life (海洋生物) in Florida Keys is negatively influenced by two forces: human activity and climate change. The former involves fishing, tourism and diving while the latter causes a large increase in intense hurricanes. Fortunately, when the researchers of Florida Museum of Natural History started looking for sea urchins (海胆) on the ocean floor off the coast of Florida Keys in the summer of 2020, they uncovered their population had relatively been stable since the 1960s.

The researchers visited 27 sites along a 20-mile stretch of coast near Florida Keys looking for tracks that reflected the presence of burrowing echinoids (穴居海胆类动物). “The findings that burrowing echinoids have been highly resilient (有适应力的) against climate change and environmental pollution over the last 60 years was a huge discovery for us.” said study co-author Tobias Grun.

Grun said, “However, we know little about their current distribution, population size, and health. The reason is not the lack of interest by the scientific community but lies in that fieldwork is very expensive.”

As the climate crisis progresses, it’s important to understand why some marine creatures are more resilient in bearing the impacts of a worsening environment than others. Grun said, “Evolution may be at play. Some marine animals are very opportunistic. They can tolerate a wide range of abiotic factors like pH, temperature, and salinity, to name a few.”

Grun added, “At this point, our data show that burrowing echinoids are more resilient than many other marine species and are doing comparatively well. That does not mean that we can push our luck and keep going the way we are right now. Our study provides some hope that these creatures are resilient, but much more work is needed to translate our findings into a larger scale. The reasons for their resilience are also widely unknown.”

1. Which has an effect on the marine life in Florida Keys?

A．Wildfire.

B．Pollution.

C．Fishing.

D．Flood.

2. What did Grun think of the findings?

A．Indifferent.

B．Important.

C．Subjective.

D．Outdated

3. What was a challenge for the research according to Grun?

A．The goal.

B．The staff

C．The cost

D．The usage

4. What does Grun tell us in the last paragraph?

A．It’s necessary to do further research.

B．It’s right to keep going the present way.

C．The reasons for sea urchins’ resilience are well known.

D．Fish are more resilient than other marine species.

4 . Trainers and parents saw children play sports at a young age and then saw them become professional. Many correlated the training to success. Competitive sports are good for young children because they teach children life skills, provide health benefits, and offer special opportunities.

To begin with, sports teach children life skills. A formal athlete stated, “I played soccer in high school and college and found team sports weren’t just about winning, but also about developing a solid ethic(行为准则), and learning why that’s important.” In short, playing highly competitive sports teaches kids many life skills like teamwork. People will have to use teamwork for the rest of their life, and sports can help them improve that skill. Taking part in sports can help develop a positive attitude towards life, which will help in the long run.

Sports are also good for kids because they provide health benefits. It is healthier for a kid to play a sport competitively than to waste time playing video games all day. Furthermore, a research group of University of California said, “96 percent of the participants(参与者) said they enjoy their sports. They’re all loving life.” That is to say, kids playing highly competitive sports tend to enjoy life instead of doing something else like watching TV.

On the other hand, some people might argue that competitive sports are bad for young children because they are so time-consuming. However, the time spent is not “robbing” kids of their childhood, but offers unique opportunities. Athletes can get success to live their dream life by playing sports. Even though sports are time-consuming, they offer distinctive opportunities.

In conclusion, competitive sports are good for children because they can provide wholesome benefits, create new experiences, and build skills that will last a lifetime.

1. Why is the formal athlete mentioned in paragraph 2?

A．To show a reason	B．To give an example.
C．To list a background.	D．To draw out a new point.

2. What is the most participants’ attitude to sports?

A．Supportive.

B．Uncertain.

C．Uncaring.

D．Doubtful.

3. What does the underlined word “distinctive” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Common

B．Unreasonable

C．Unique.

D．Frequent.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．The ways to play sports.

B．The reasons for playing sports.

C．The problems of kids’ playing sports.

D．The benefits of kids’ playing sports.

5 . A mother of nine who started medical school when her youngest child was 4 years old graduated with her degree and plans to be a neurosurgeon (神经外科医生).

Sarah Merrill, now 41, said her journey to medical school began at age 17. She then met her husband and got married. Merrill first thought about going to school part-time to get a degree, but later she decided to follow her dream of attending medical school. Certainly, it was a challenge. Speaking of her successfully returning to university, Merrill thought it was credited to her family largely. “When I was accepted at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, we moved from Pennsylvania to Arizona,” said Merrill, who is moving to Indiana with her family to begin her residency (实习期) in neurosurgery. “In fact, they volunteered these movements. I know it was tough for all of us.”

Merrill and her children often have “homework parties” where they study for their own courses. Merrill’s choice has given a stimulus to her children. Merrill felt touched knowing her 11-year-old daughter wants to become a surgeon and overhearing her son tell his friends his mom’s going to be a cool brain surgeon, though he doesn’t understand that really.

Merrill’s next step into a neurosurgery residency will take her into a male-dominated field where only 5% of board certified neurosurgeons are women. Dr. Michele Halyard at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine said Merrill was known as a focused student. Halyard said, “If you can deal with nine children and keep your reason, the residency should be a piece of cake because no amount of stress will make you fail.”

Merrill had considered choosing a more family-friendly specialty, but, again, chose to dream big and follow her original pursuit. It’s the same advice she would give to all. “Set the goal that is what you’re really enthusiastic about, and it helps to think small. If you know what your priorities are, focus on the next step. Then you’ll get where you want to go.”

1. Why does Merrill speak of their movements?

A．To show the support of her family.

B．To stress her determination to be a doctor.

C．To reflect difficulties in attending college.

D．To describe the process of pursuing her dream.

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

A．Entertainment.	B．Inspiration.
C．Commitment.	D．Confusion.

3. What does Halyard mean in paragraph 4?

A．Merrill will have more stress to handle.

B．Staying focused and sensible is key to success.

C．Being Mom makes Merrill a better doctor.

D．She is confident of Merrill’s being a neurosurgeon.

4. What does Merrill suggest at last?

A．Starting with small things.

B．Getting your priorities right.

C．Being true to your passion.

D．Having the courage to dream big.

6 . How to Show Respect

Whether you’re talking to your best friend or a stranger, respecting them shows that you’re kind and considerate. Here are some easy ways to show respect in your life.

Listen to others.

Practice active listening to show you respect others.     1     Nod your head and ask follow-up questions to stay focused in the conversation. Even if you disagree, try to consider the point of view before responding.

Confirm (肯定) people’s opinions.

When you’re talking to someone, confirm their opinions in your own words. You can also mention their achievements to let them know you see how hard they’ve worked. You could say something like, “What you just said was really cool.     2    ” Or, “I can tell you’ve worked super hard to get your business off the ground.”

Apologize when you’re in the wrong.

It shows a great deal of maturity (成熟). If you mess up, a simple “I’m sorry” goes a long way. Try not to make excuses for yourself.     3     For example, if you forgot a deadline, you could say, “I’m really sorry. I’ll be setting reminders so this doesn’t happen again.”

    4    

Stick to your word. If you commit (承诺) to an event or make plans with someone, come through on your end of the deal. Being reliable shows respect for people’s time. Have your materials in order and complete all the necessary work ahead of time.     5     It can be tough at first, but it’s better to be honest.

A．Do what you say you’ll do.

B．Just say no if you can’t commit.

C．Wait to talk instead of merely listening.

D．I can tell you’ve thought a lot about this topic.

E．Watch and be quiet when someone else is talking.

F．Excuses are useless if you want to correct your mistakes.

G．It might also be helpful to have a plan to avoid such mistakes again.

7 . Bike Rental & Guided Tours

Welcome to Amsterdam, welcome to MacBike. You see much more from the seat of a bike! Cycling is the most economical, sustainable and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights. You can also bike along lovely landscapes outside of Amsterdam.

Why MacBike

MacBike has been around for almost 30 years and is the biggest bicycle rental company in Amsterdam. With over 2,500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you. We offer the newest bicycles in a wide variety, including basic bikes with foot brake (刹车), bikes with hand brake and gears (排挡), bikes with child seats, and children’s bikes.

Prices

	Hand Brake, Three Gears	Foot Brake, No Gears
1 hour	€7.50	€5.00
3 hours	€11.00	€7.50
1 day (24 hours)	€14.75	€9.75
Each additional day	€8.00	€6.00

Guided City Tours

The 2.5-hour tour covers the Gooyer Windmill, the Skinny Bridge, the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Brewery and much more. The tour departs from Dam Square every hour on the hour, starting at 1:00 pm every day. You can buy your ticket in a MacBike shop or book online.

1. What is an advantage of MacBike?

A．It gives children a discount.	B．It offers many types of bikes.
C．It organizes free cycle tours.	D．It has over 2,500 rental shops.

2. How much do you pay for renting a bike with hand brake and three gears for two days?

A．€15.75.

B．€19.50.

C．€22.75.

D．€29.50.

3. Where does the guided city tour start?

A．The Gooyer, Windmill.	B．The Skinny Bridge.
C．Heineken Brewery.	D．Dam Square.

8 . 语法填空

Anyone can be an active learner if he/she trains actively.Active learners don’t pay too much attention     1     the inner voice because it can stop them from fully     2     (understand) what they’re hearing or reading.     3     (be) an active learner, you can also react to your inner voice, for example, arguing your inner voice, and questioning your point of view.Ask as many     4     (question) as you can because the answers will lead you to     5     (far) learning, and the way of     6     (work) out questions will help you achieve     7     higher level of understanding about the topic. Don’t accept everything you learn and try to find the     8     (true) at the heart of each idea so you can understand why people believe this. Finally, don’t let your feelings get in the way when you’re learning. Even if you cannot help    9     (dislike) some people, you may still be able to learn     10     them.

9 . Football star Jason Brown retired abruptly from the NFL(美国国家橄榄球大联盟) in 2012 in order to deal with something bigger than anything he’d faced on a football field：sweet potatoes.

Brown，then 29，moved with his wife，Tay，and their children from Missouri，where he’d played with the St.Louis Rams，back home to North Carolina，where he bought 1,000 acres in Louisburg.Overnight，he went from a football star to a family farmer.“For most people，it doesn’t make sense—why would you leave an awesome NFL career?” he says.

But Brown wasn’t going to become just any farmer.He would give away nearly everything he grew.“I didn’t feel I was just supposed to use my millions to buy food and donate it.I had to be out there doing the work and leading the way，” he says.

This radical step came to him one day when he was struck by a feeling that he had a purpose beyond sports.“Farming chose me;it was my calling in life，” he says.

Only one problem：Jason didn’t know the first thing about farming.So he did what all beginners do today—watched videos on the Internet.Then he partnered with another local farmer that helped him plant fields of sweet potatoes.He named his land First Fruits Farm.

In the early fall of 2014，the first harvest was ready.Fifty pickup trucks arrived at the farm and loaded up 120,000 pounds to distribute locally.In 2015，First Fruits Farm expanded its sweet potato donations to food banks across eastern North Carolina.

Jason uses his unusual story to show local youth what it takes to grow food from start to finish.“They get food that doesn’t just magically appear in the grocery store or restaurants，” he says.

1. What did most people think of Brown’s decision to retire from the NFL?

A．They weren’t satisfied with it.

B．They couldn’t understand it.

C．They were worried about it.

D．They disapproved of it.

2. What does the underlined word “radical” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Easy.

B．Slow.

C．Great.

D．Careful.

3. How did Brown learn to grow food?

A．From books.

B．From the Internet.

C．By practicing on a local farm.

D．By attending beginner training classes.

4. Which of the following can best describe Brown?

A．Brave and generous.

B．Proud and determined.

C．Ambitious and sensitive.

D．Considerate and optimistic.

10 . If you always sit indoors for too long, putting on weight may become a trouble. Tired of all that fat? If so, these sports can help you burn the most calories.

Running

“Running is one of the best calorie burners out there,” qualified personal trainer Daniel Saltos says. An average person can burn anywhere from 500 to 1000 calories in one hour of running. “Speed, pace, and tolerance are all factors that can impact this range. But running uses every muscle group in the body, allowing you to burn more calories.”

Swimming

“Swimming is a workout that produces the lowest impact on body while it still can burn 500 to 600 calories in just 30 minutes,” Saltos says. Swimming also improves heart health and increases strength—all great reasons for playing in the water.

Boxing

Not only is boxing a great way to release energy, but it also helps improve balance, builds up tolerance and strengthens the upper body and core. “Boxing helps you get a good calorie burn, too, with the average person burning up 400 to 800 calories in an hour session,” Saltos says.

Rowing

The pushing and pulling motion of rowing machines targets multiple muscle groups including the arms, core, and back, helping you to burn more calories. “An hour of rowing will burn 400 to 600 calories on average,” Saltos says.

1. Which sport can burn the most calories per hour?

A．Boxing.	B．Running.
C．Swimming.	D．Rowing.

2. What is the advantage of swimming according to the text?

A．It enhances balance.	B．It improves tolerance.
C．It produces low impact.	D．It builds muscle groups.

3. Who is the text intended for?

A．Great athletes.	B．Fitness experts.
C．Sports reporters.	D．Overweight persons.