1 . Chen Shaoqin, a woman from Beijing, has shown the world how life should be lived by working as a tour guide in her seventies.
Chen has only a middle school education. She began studying English at the age of 40, changing herself from a factory worker to a white collar (白领) worker in an international trade company.
Chen continued to learn after retirement (退休), studying art and finally becoming an art guide at the age of 67. Over the past five years, from a person who knew nothing about art to a great volunteer guide, Chen's hard work and love for learning have encouraged many. As a guide, she is able to take special training courses and has the chance to learn from artists, giving her courage to continue.
Chen is proud of many exhibitions (展览) guided by her over the years, including those of famous artists like Zeng Fanzhi, Xu Bing, Qiu Zhijie and Pablo Picasso. She believes that every tour is a beautiful journey and a new chance to learn and be moved. Chen's love for learning has made her an excellent guide. After turning 73 this year, she said. “Well, I may be old, but I believe that the width of one's life can be expanded (延伸) through self-exploration and learning.”
1. How did the English learning affect Chen Shaoqin?A.She became a white-collar. | B.She got a job as an art guide. |
C.She had a chance to be an artist. | D.She turned out to be a factory worker. |
A.40. | B.67. | C.72 | D.73. |
A.She gets into trouble when travelling. |
B.She becomes famous for her great paintings. |
C.She has guided many exhibitions successfully. |
D.She has been a volunteer guide for five years. |
A.Hopeful. | B.Worried. | C.Regretful. | D.Doubtful. |
2 . I live with my husband Jack in Iowa, which is far away from Florida. One day, my husband suddenly decided to play
“Why Florida?” I wanted to know. “We are so busy every day with our work. Why not someplace
“Because,” he said, “Florida is famous for golf. It’s just something I
So when Jack talked about playing in
In order to make our life without
After many years, our plans were all finished.
A.football | B.golf | C.basketball | D.volleyball |
A.farther | B.closer | C.larger | D.warmer |
A.dream | B.hurry | C.refuse | D.afford |
A.In fact | B.For example | C.At once | D.In case |
A.lent | B.bought | C.missed | D.found |
A.called | B.practised | C.made | D.explained |
A.Georgia | B.Hawaii | C.Iowa | D.Florida |
A.support | B.learn | C.finish | D.prepare |
A.where | B.when | C.although | D.because |
A.came | B.rose | C.failed | D.happened |
A.regret | B.hope | C.difficulty | D.difference |
A.turned down | B.taken away | C.put out | D.carried out |
A.started | B.changed | C.appeared | D.stopped |
A.Simply | B.Finally | C.Quietly | D.Sadly |
A.early | B.busy | C.slow | D.fast |
3 . Asia,the largest continent on Earth,is home to more than half of the world’s population. With so many different cultures and languages, each country is worth a lifetime to travel around. Here are some top countries for you to have an unforgettable travel experience .
China
China owns one of the world’s oldest civilizations(文明). Wherever you go, you can easily recognize many amazing historical and cultural landmarks. For example, the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Army in Xi’an and the Forbidden City in Beijing attract many visitors all over the world. However,other people come to enjoy China’s beautiful scenery that includes high mountains and the Gobi Desert. As the most populous(人口多的)nation on Earth, China is also home to many modern cities.
India
Home to one of the world’s richest and oldest civilizations, India has many different cultures, religions, peoples and traditions. With the Himalayas lying in the north, jungle and beaches can be found in the rest of the country. From temples to food and history to wildlife, the beautiful country has something for everyone.
Thailand
Thailand is a very popular tourist attraction. Its golden sands and beaches attract lots of people every year. Many also come to party in its beachside towns, visit some beautiful and peaceful islands such as Ko Tao, or enjoy the attractive scenery at Krabi.
Japan
Although it consists of almost 7,000 islands, most of Japan’s main sights and tourist attractions can be found on the four largest of them. Lying to the east of Asia, the island nation is an attractive place as a mixture of traditional palaces and modern buildings Covered in mountains and forests, the country is home to some delightful nature and scenery.
1. Which one is the most populous country on Earth?A.China | B.Japan | C.India | D.Thailand |
A.India and China | B.Japan and China |
C.China and Thailand | D.India and Thailand |
A.Sports | B.Music | C.Science | D.Travel |
As a child, reading was one of my favorite
SuperSummary, an online resource, wanted
The results were fairly close. Overall, 34% of people enjoyed the book,
Perhaps the slight preference for the book over the movie is related to libraries being a little
1. What does the woman see?
A.A birthday cake. | B.A photo. | C.A well-prepared party. |
A.She is still healthy. | B.She was born in America. | C.She hates to have birthday parties. |
A.2. | B.3. | C.5. |
6 . Over the years, I've found some easy tricks to get myself more active daily. Going to the gym and doing a weight workout isn't required.
1.Start small
A lot of people assume they need to run themselves tired in the gym to get more fit, but that's really not true. Experts recommend a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week—that breaks down to a little more than 20 minutes each day. They also recommend strength-training at least two times a week.
2.Get active at work
3.Do exercises you actually like
This is a big one. If you hate exercising, it might be because you aren't doing workouts you enjoy. Very few people actually enjoy running around in circles for miles. So don't. Branch out and try different kinds of workouts until you find one you genuinely enjoy.
4.Make it social
Exercise doesn't need to be alone. In fact, having a workout partner can help keep you motivated and hold you accountable in your routine.
A.Your work day doesn't have to involve totally sitting long. |
B.There are actually effective ways to get more exercise day-to-day. |
C.Thirty minutes is an ideal place to start to fulfill your weekly needs. |
D.If you don't have one buddy to join you, sign up for a workout class. |
E.Exercise isn't just about running as fast or lifting as much as possible. |
F.It'll help improve your flexibility and do wonders for your mental health. |
G.This requires you to go out of your comfort zone and to be patient as you try things out. |
A Chinese sturgeon(中华鲟) was freed into the Yangtze River in Yichang, central China’s Hubei Province on Saturday morning in March. China will free 200,000 Chinese sturgeons into the Yangtze River, the country’s
With
Sturgeons released this year are between 6 months and 14 years old, a design aimed
In recent years, China has worked hard in ecological protection along the Yangtze River, with a 10-year fishing ban (禁令)
8 . For many kids, reading doesn’t come easily. For parents, they can read with their kids often, and trying these simple ways can help their kids become excited about reading.
Read and reread.
Read aloud. Reading aloud to kids helps them build their vocabulary, introduces new facts and ideas, and helps them connect sounds with letters on the page. By reading with kids, parents also show they enjoy reading for fun themselves!
Create opportunities to read and write beyond the pages. It is necessary for parents to provide kids with many chances to read every day. Parents can write notes and leave them on children’s pillows, in a lunchbox or in a pocket. Parents can also ask friends and relatives to send postcards, letters, emails or text messages.
Get help if parents are worried. If parents are concerned about their children’s abilities or willingness to read, they can get help.
A.Start with kids’ choices. |
B.Reading aloud is not difficult for kids. |
C.Parents should pick their own favorite readings. |
D.Many kids reach for the same books again and again. |
E.Parents had better talk to their children’s doctors or teachers. |
F.Reading aloud provides time for parents and kids to enjoy together. |
G.Besides, parents can leave some special letters and words on the fridge. |
1. When was the first real newspaper started?
A.In 1609. | B.In 1665. | C.In 1704. |
A.England. | B.Germany. | C.America. |
A.Strassburg Relation. | B.The New York Sun. | C.The Boston News-Letter. |
A.It only cost a dollar. |
B.It was called The London Gazette. |
C.It was the first one to have advertisements. |
10 . You saw the video, right? The 45-second recording of a kid dancing in the rain? There was something inspiring about it. In a moment when our social media channels have been flooded with unsettling news, here was a kid whose love for dance couldn’t be stopped by the rain. Or by the concrete (混凝土) ground he was dancing on. Or the fact that he was barefoot (赤脚的).
Since it was uploaded to Instagram in June, the video of Nigerian ballet dancer Anthony Mmesoma Madu gathered thousands of views, likes, and comments. People seem to be absolutely stunned by the boy’s dedication (献身), elegance (优雅), and talent.
Madu is one of a dozen students between the ages of 5 and 12 at Leap Academy of Dance in Badagry. Daniel Ajala Owoseni, Anthony’s teacher, founded this school in Lagos in 2017. Unfortunately, even after 5 years, the school still doesn’t have a dedicated space for its students. Because of that, most of the time, they practice in Owoseni’s tiny home as well as public spaces in the community.
“We are trying to change the traditional thought around ballet dance. Boys can actually do ballet,” the teacher told the BBC. “Male ballet dancing is here to stay and it is not only supposed to be for females.”
“Where I live, there are no male ballet dancers like me,” young Anthony told a BBC reporter. When he is dancing, he said, “the feeling that comes over me is as if I am dreaming.”
The video eventually caught the attention of Cynthia Harvey, the current artistic director of the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of Dance, one of America’s most famous ballet schools. Fortunately, she succeeded in tracking Anthony down. Moreover, she had arranged for full scholarships (奖学金) so Anthony could attend the ABT virtual Young Dancer Summer Workshop, a three-week intensive program.
“A child who shows this much dedication, you just have to help,” she said. “You are not only changing your world there in Africa but you’re changing the hearts and minds of so many people.”
1. Why did Anthony’s video become so popular? (no more than 10 words)2. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 mean? (no more than 2 words)
3. What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? (no more than 5 words)
4. What made Anthony qualify for the unusual scholarship? Give two of the facts. (no more than 10 words)
5. Do you consider Anthony as your role model? Please explain. (no more than 25 words)