1 . If a person lost an arm, how could he or she play basketball? How could he or she _________dribble (运球) like a professional player? Zhang Jiacheng, a Chinese boy, has _________it and moved everyone who knows his story from the Internet.

Zhang soon _________tens of thousands of netizens’ attention and was highly praised for his _________skills, after a short video of his playing one-on-one was recently _________online. In the video, Zhang _________ his dribbling and shooting abilities with a professional player playing in _________. The audience watching on site gave a loud _________. “It is the power of basketball, so _________and inspirational!” a netizen who saw this video __________on Sina Weibo. Zhang also registered a personal account on a video platform, and __________15 short videos of practicing basketball, which had earned him over one million __________in just a few days. Born in Guangdong, China, Zhang’s right arm was __________by an accident when he was only five, which was a very __________event for a little kid. But Zhang hasn’t let that misfortune __________ his pursuing his dreams, and he has never __________his fate as his love for basketball grows deeper in a body with a physical __________. Basketball is by no means a __________for this one-armed teenager. __________, he dreams of being a professional athlete!

“Your heart is always the __________part of your body,” said Yi Jianlian, after watching the teenager's short video.

1.

A．again

B．nearly

C．hardly

D．even

2.

A．got

B．caught

C．made

D．had

3.

A．escaped

B．called

C．increased

D．arrested

4.

A．potential

B．extraordinary

C．creative

D．natural

5.

A．filmed

B．posted

C．promoted

D．developed

6.

A．admitted

B．tested

C．showed

D．strengthened

7.

A．turn

B．defense

C．order

D．sight

8.

A．cheer

B．laugh

C．voice

D．argument

9.

A．permanent

B．helpful

C．special

D．impressive

10.

A．commented

B．advertised

C．responded

D．explained

11.

A．watched

B．collected

C．shared

D．downloaded

12.

A．profits

B．offers

C．likes

D．plays

13.

A．worn out

B．pulled out

C．cut away

D．taken away

14.

A．uncomfortable

B．unfortunate

C．unforgettable

D．unbelievable

15.

A．avoid

B．discourage

C．delay

D．risk

16.

A．given in to

B．lived up to

C．held on to

D．come down to

17.

A．condition

B．pain

C．privilege

D．limitation

18.

A．recreation

B．ladder

C．motivation

D．job

19.

A．Actually

B．Exactly

C．Constantly

D．Firstly

20.

A．finest

B．softest

C．strongest

D．warmest

2 . I wrote a book called Standing Up for Standing Out on the topic of being different. It was inspired by John Schwartz, a writer for The New York Times, who once said that being _______to adversity (逆境) as early as possible is very useful in how someone _______ his life. He suggests that one gradually becomes _______ and “inoculated” (注射过预防针的) against stress by having to deal with it early on, just as a vaccination helps your body learn to _______ germs before they can do your body _______ harm.

Growing because of trials can be _______ to an oyster (牡蛎) that has a grain of sand inside. In _______ to this invader, the oyster makes the most of its trial and produces a beautiful pearl in the end. _______the challenge or setback of having this uncomfortable grain of _______, the oyster would never make the pearl.

This made me __________ many instances from my past when all of my __________were playing basketball without me, which made me feel __________ left out. However, during those long period of __________, while my friends played basketball games one after another, I was working on__________myself. I was practicing the piano, reading self-development books, __________on excelling in school, etc. These were very __________days for me and I believe that I wouldn’t be who I am today if l hadn’t endured the __________ that came from being different.

As I mentioned in my new book, our differences do __________us, and the challenges we deal with can help us make something beautiful and __________. Many people I talked with supported this principle and they explained why they experienced greater __________from greater challenges.

1.

A．addicted

B．forced

C．applied

D．exposed

2.

A．goes through

B．goes off

C．goes around

D．goes by

3.

A．weaker

B．wiser

C．lazier

D．healthier

4.

A．resist

B．gain

C．deliver

D．create

5.

A．obvious

B．serious

C．slight

D．sensitive

6.

A．contributed

B．turned

C．transferred

D．compared

7.

A．response

B．respect

C．regard

D．relation

8.

A．At

B．By

C．Without

D．On

9.

A．shell

B．sand

C．scar

D．salt

10.

A．select

B．describe

C．celebrate

D．recall

11.

A．teachers

B．parents

C．friends

D．brothers

12.

A．completely

B．gradually

C．reasonably

D．regularly

13.

A．construction

B．thought

C．consideration

D．trial

14.

A．encouraging

B．correcting

C．improving

D．understanding

15.

A．depending

B．focusing

C．calling

D．turning

16.

A．meaningless

B．surprising

C．influential

D．carefree

17.

A．hobbies

B．chances

C．decisions

D．hardships

18.

A．remind

B．shape

C．embarrass

D．weaken

19.

A．shocking

B．frightening

C．inspiring

D．disappointing

20.

A．growth

B．happiness

C．gladness

D．depression

3 .

	The Battle at Lake Changiin is a historical epic jointly directed by three top directors-Chen Kaige, Hark Tsui and Dante Lam. The film is this year's second-biggest earner so far, both in China and globally, following the domestic comedy Hi, Mom. Set during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea（1950-1953）and starring Wu Jing and Jackson Yee, the movie tells the story of the Chinese People's Volunteers fighting bravely in freezing temperatures in a key campaign at Lake Changjin, or Chosin Reservoir.
	Hi, Mom, the first movie directed by Chinese comedian and actress Jia Ling, hit international theaters. The best-moving film was released in North America, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Britain, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Colombia and several other countries and regions, according to Ruyi Films, one of the producers. Hi, Mom, widely considered as the top dark horse thanks to its moving plot of mother-daughter affection, has earned 1.7 billion yuan in rising to the second slot.
	Taking second place, The Wandering Earth, a sci-fi blockbuster was adapted from the eponymous novel by Liu Cixin. It was the 12th top-earning film worldwide. Along with director Ning Hao's Crazy Alien, and other Spring Festival blockbusters such as Han Han's directorial effort Pegasus, The Wandering Earth took the monthly gross in February to 11.2 billion yuan, the world's highest for a single month.

1. Which film can arouse the strong love for our country?

A．Hi, Mom.

B．The Wandering Earth.

C．Crazy Alien.

D．The Battle at Lake Changiin.

2. How many films are mentioned in the text?

A．Three.

B．Four.

C．Five.

D．Six.

3. Where is the text probably from?

A．A magazine.

B．A travel guide.

C．A novel.

D．A science report.

4 . China on Monday issued strict new measures aimed at addressing what authorities describe as youth videogame addiction, which they blame for a variety of societal ills, including distracting young people from school and family responsibilities.

The new regulation, announced by the National Press and Publication Administration, will ban minors from playing videogames entirely between Monday and Thursday. On the other three days of the week, and on public holidays, they will be only permitted to play" between 8 p. m. and 9 p. m.

The announcement didn't offer a specific age for minors, but previous regulations targeting younger videogamers have drawn the line at 18 years old. Enforcement measures weren't detailed, but in response to previous moves by the government to limit videogame playing by young people, Tencent Holdings Ltd. , the world's largest videogame company, has used a combination of technologies, automatically kicking off players after a certain period of time and using real-name registration and facial-recognition technology to limit game play for minors.

In restricting videogame play for younger people, the government is seeking to "effectively protect the physical and mental health of minors," China's state-run Xinhua News Agency said Monday.

Monday's new rule is likely to be felt through China's online gaming industry, one of the world's largest. The measure comes as the Chinese government seeks to restrict China's technology industry, a campaign that has caused a trillion-dollar selloff in Chinese stock market and hit a range of businesses, including for-profit education providers, ride-hailing (打车) services and e-commerce platforms.

Videogames have become a particular object of anger as Beijing seeks to reshape an industry it has described as motivated by profit at the expense of public morals. A state-media remarks this month triggered a selloff in shares of Tencent after it published an article that described online games as "opium (鸦片) for the mind. "

After the regulations were published on Monday, following the close of stock-market trading, Tencent said it had introduced a variety of new functions to better protect minors. It promised to continue to do so as it "strictly follows and actively implements the latest requirements from Chinese authorities. "

1. According to the new regulation, how long can a minor play videogames during a weekend?

A．One hour

B．Two hours

C．Three hours

D．Unlimited hours

2. What measure does Tencent take to carry out the regulation?

A．Parental guidance	B．Automatic registration
C．Compulsory offline	D．Fingerprint identification

3. Which negative influence of videogames is implied in this passage?

A．They harm teenagers' mental health	B．They make people easy to get angry
C．They make people entirely irresponsible	D．They bring in lots of profits for the government

4. Which can be the best title for the passage?

A．No More Games	B．Protection of the Youth
C．The End of Technology Industry	D．Further Restriction on Youth Gaming

5 . Born in California and representing the United States before switching to China, teenager Gu Ailing will be most likely to be one of the faces of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

The 17-year-old is a freeskier(自由式滑雪运动员) and grade-A student with an American father and Chinese mother. She grew up and still lives in the United States, but in June 2019 she made the “quite difficult” decision to compete for China. She wrote on Instagram that she was “proud of my heritage and equally proud of my American upbringings (培养)”.

As for the decision to compete on behalf of China, she said it is “valuable opportunity to help inspire millions of young people in China where my mom was born.”

Gu graduated from a San Francisco high school last year and is focusing on her Beijing 2022 training. It is reported that She scored 1,580 points out of a maximum 1,600 in the SAT (美国大学入学考试), and has been offered a place at Stanford.

Gu started on the snow at the age of 3, was competing in national competitions at 9 and won her first World Cup event at 15. She won two gold medals and a silver for China at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland. On Jan. 30th, 2021, Gu made her debut(首次亮 相) at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado and won two golds and a bronze.

“My goal is to win Olympic gold,” she told the official Olympic website. “It’s the top achievement. And that would be rewarding for all the work that I’ve done to achieve greatness in the sport.”

1. What do we know about Gu Ailing?

A．She grew up in China.	B．She is an average student.
C．She will graduate from a high school.	D．She decided to compete for China.

2. Which of the following words can best describe Gu Ailing?

A．Helpful and knowledgeable.	B．Modest and hard-working.
C．Clever and ambitious.	D．Creative and confident.

3. What’s the main idea of the fifth paragraph?

A．Gu Ailing won her first World Cup event at 15.

B．Gu Ailing’s achievements as a freeskier.

C．Gu Ailing’s training when she was young.

D．Gu Ailing learned to do snow sports in China.

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Gu Ailing—An American Freeskier	B．Gu Ailing—A Stanford Graduate
C．Gu Ailing—A talented Chinese Freeskier	D．Gu Ailing—An Olympic Champion

6 . Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory

Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time, especially when life gets busy. Genetics plays a role in memory loss.     1    . Here are some evidence-based ways to improve your memory naturally.

Try a fish oil supplement

Fish and fish oil supplements are rich in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.     2    . One study of 36 older adults with mild cognitive (认知的) impairment (损伤) found that short-term and working memory scores improved significantly after they took fish oil supplements for 12 months.

Maintain a healthy weight

Maintaining a healthy body weight is essential for well-being and is one of the best ways to keep your body and mind in top condition.

Several studies have established overweight as a risk factor for cognitive decline.     3    . Maintaining a healthy weight may help you avoid a host of issues associated with overweight, including a poorer memory.

    4    

Exercising your cognitive skills by playing brain games is a fun and effective way to improve your memory.

Crosswords, word-recall games and even mobile apps dedicated to memory training are excellent ways to strengthen memory. Games that may help you strengthen your memory may even reduce the risk of dementia (痴呆).

Get your vitamin D levels tested

Vitamin D is an important nutrient that plays many vital roles in the body. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to a host of health issues, including a reduction in cognitive function.

Vitamin-D deficiency (缺乏) is very common, especially in colder climates and has been associated with age-related cognitive decline and dementia. If you think you might have low levels of vitamin D, ask your doctor for a blood test.

Exercise more

Exercise is important for overall physical and mental health. Research has established that it’s beneficial for the brain and may help improve memory in people of all ages, from children to older adults.

There are many fun and simple ways to improve your memory.     5    .

A．Train your brain

B．Challenge your brain

C．They could be impacting your memory

D．Obesity is also associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

E．However, research has shown that diet and lifestyle have a major impact on memory too

F．Try adding a few of these tips to your daily routine to keep your memory in top condition

G．Consuming them may help improve short-term, working and episodic memory, especially in older people

7 . Doug Falter, an American photographer, returned home, teary-eyed and exhausted. He pouted online that evening, "I lost my baby." That "baby" referred to a surfboard that had been custom-made for him. Hours earlier, a big wave had separated Falter from this prized possession.

Months passed with no sign of the surfboard. Falter saved money to buy a new surfboard for $ 1,500. But Falter never completely forgot the surfboard, which - six months later and more than 5,000 miles away from where it disappeared-floated to the southern Philippines.The local fisherman who found it didn't have much use of his unusual catch of the day, so he sold the board for s 40 to Giovanne Branzuela, an elementary school teacher. Branzuela hoped to learn to surf and one day share the skill with his students,who regularly accompany him on beach clean-ups.

The once-blue board had faded to a pale straw color during its journey, but its distinctive markings were still there: two elephants, one at either end. Underneath the elephants were the words "Doug Falter Surfboard".

Branzuela couldn't believe it on realizing how far the surfboard had traveled. He reached Falter online and sent him a photo of the surfboard. Falter was shocked to learn that his "baby"had drifted(漂流) across the world's largest ocean and survived. He was overjoyed.

But the story was far from over. Falter wanted to thank Branzuela with some surfing supplies for his kind act, but the teacher asked for school supplies instead, such as backpacks for his students and materials to help them learn English.

Falter said it made him raise money for the kids. So far, he has collected $ 2,500,which he has used to buy and ship maps, puzzles, classroom posters, textbooks, and workbooks.

1. What happened to Doug Falter that afternoon?

A．His baby was lost on the beach.	B．The sea carried away his surfboard.
C．He took excellent photos of the surf.	D．His custom-made camera was damaged.

2. Why did Giovanne Branzuela buy the surlboard?

A．He liked the pale straw color of it.

B．He found it belonged to Doug Falter.

C．He found the fisherman charged low for it.

D．He wanted to learn a new skill to teach his students.

3. What can we infer about the surfboard?

A．Branzuela kept it as a prized possession.

B．Branzuela's students learned surfing with it.

C．It was returned to its owner after a long journey.

D．Falter sold it to help Philippine children.

4. Which of the following can best describe Giovanne Branzuela?

A．Selfless.	B．Merciful.
C．Generous.	D．Knowledgeable.