1 . I make the most and the least sense when I’m riding my bike. It’s one of the rare things in life that lets you escape from the world, while also connecting you to it. I love to drive my way through forests, around lakes, and into little communities I never knew existed.

Along the way, my brain escapes from stress. Life quiets down to simple rhythms. Problems seem to disappear. Throw in a good podcast or music, and I’ll be gone for hours. On a nice long ride, you start finding new layers of yourself, new bursts of energy. That’s when I feel like my body is actually weightless.

Riding a bike is especially good for people like me, who have long-running knee problems.

I’m missing a fairly important ligamen(韧带)in my left knee — a surgeon took it out on my 1^st birthday, along with a tumor that had grown under my kneecap. That meant I learned to walk in a full leg cas(石膏). One leg grew a little shorter than the other, making me self-conscious about the special shoes I wore. But on a bike, I was just like anyone else. And my doctor told me from an early age that riding a bike would build up muscles to help hold my knee together.

The idea of being a “serious” cyclist still strikes me as a bit funny. After all, riding is fun. And when you’re riding for fitness, it usually means you’re using a very efficient machine not to get from point A to B, but just to ride around in a loop, with your feet moving in circles. That’s not to say I don’t keep track of my average speed after a long ride, or my monthly mileage. Those statistics are a way for me to compete with myself, and stay motivated.

I’m glad cycling has helped me stay healthy. But I love that it’s given me a place to release the pressure. Leaning over my handlebars, I’ve come to terms with setbacks and made plans for the future.

1. What can the author benefit from the cycling?

A．Losing weight.	B．Making his body energetic.
C．Getting enough fresh air.	D．Setting off for an adventure.

2. Why does the author need riding a bicycle?

A．To show his talent.	B．To learn a new skill.
C．To build up his confidence.	D．To help him recover from illness.

3. Which of the following best describes the author?

A．Persistent.

B．Self-conscious .

C．Demanding.

D．Sweet-tempered.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Life always makes sense.	B．That’s why I love cycling.
C．I can do everything I want.	D．I do some crazy things on my bike.

2 . 中卫中学鸣钟文学正就“如何保持友谊”这一话题进行征稿。请你以“How to keep friendship”为题，写一篇英语短文来投稿。内容要点如下：
(1)与朋友保持联系；
(2)互相尊重，诚实以待；
(3)及时帮助朋友。
注意：(1)词数100左右；
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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3 . 选词填空

brave the elements        thanks to       in the lead       in advance     apply for look forward to     be amazed at/by       aim at     cut down       be related to

1. With only 100 meters to go, Tom is_____, so he is very likely to win the game.
2. I’m _____ seeing his new film as soon as possible.
3. The new marketing project_____changing the way people look at frozen food.
4. So far half of the forest_____to make room for the road.
5. It’s also a good idea to take measures which_____protection of wildlife.
6. _____your timely help, we finished the work just before the deadline.
7. I’d appreciate it if you could let me know _____whether or not you will accept the career.
8. We_____his behaviour.
9. If you want to_____a job at the office where I work, I’ll help you.
10. We sincerely hope that everyone can_____to protect endangered species from extinction(灭绝).

4 . Migratory(迁徙的)birds have an unusual ability to locate themselves, finding their way across sometimes thousands of kilometers between seasonal areas. Those migratory birds that travel at night, often alone, are especially impressive.

While it has been known that birds use the earth’s magnetic(磁性的)field for guidance since the 1960s, that exact systems have remained hard to understand. Seeking to understand this sensory secret, researchers looked at a type of protein, cryptochrome 4(CRY4), found in the light-detecting cells in the eyes of robins(知更鸟), and compared its magnetic sensitivity to the CRY4 protein found in two non-migratory birds—chickens and pigeons. Robins are small and much-loved birds,seen as symbols of European winters, which migrate in response to food shortage in the colder months.

In the study, researchers found specific changes associated with the CRY4 protein in rob-ins that may allow them to sense magnetism within their eyes,leading them to think it is likely that robins have a“living compass”, and may be able to “see” the earth’s magnetic field to locate themselves.

The researchers explain that this works through a system by which the protein shows a light-driven chemical reaction that causes the effects that can increase magnetic signals. This happens through a quantum(量子)phenomenon in which an outside magnetic field affects chemical reactions by changing the spin of weakly paired electrons.

The new discovery is exciting for the researchers, offering a window into a sensory world which humans can only imagine,though the researchers advise that further testing of CRY4 in their eyes should be necessary to finally prove whether the birds can sense magnetism.

1. What can we learn about migratory birds from the text?

A．They only migrate at night.

B．They have a good sense of direction.

C．They are puzzled by the magnetic field.

D．They use inner light to find ways at night.

2. What is probably the function of the CRY4 protein in robins according to the study?

A．To warn them of food shortage.

B．To block out signals from the earth.

C．To keep them warm in cold months.

D．To help them sense magnetic properties.

3. What do the researchers of the study think of the new discovery?

A．It hardly makes sense.

B．It contradicts public opinion.

C．It needs to be further proved.

D．It will be applied to lighting system.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Robins’ Eyes May Have a Built-in“Compass”

B．Turning off Lights Can Save Migratory Birds

C．Robins:Migratory Birds with the Best Eyesight

D．Use Protein to Improve Migratory Birds’ Eyesight

5 . Are you ready for a FIFA World Cup^TM like no other?

With Qatar playing host to the first FIFA World Cup^TM ever in the Arab world, a unique and extraordinary stage has been created for the teams, the players and, of course, you the fans. Explore the individual elements of your FIFA World Cup^TM here, which we hope you enjoy during your time in Qatar.

Official Mascot (吉祥物) of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM

It’s me! La’eeb^TM

Welcome to my page! La’eeb^TM is my name―an Arabic word, meaning super-skilled player―and I love the beautiful game. I also love supporting, and not just from the stands. I love supporting all of you who have a vision, work hard and aim to achieve your dreams!

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM Official Soundtrack (原声带)

A symbol of how music―and football―can unite the world

A multi-song collection, featuring international artists across a variety of musical genres delivering a smash hits, sets the tone for a truly global celebration at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM.

Check out the catchy and uplifting songs that make up the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM Official Soundtrack here:

● Hayya Hayya (Better Together)―Trinidad Cardona, Davido, and Aisha

● Arhbo―Ozuna featuring GIMS

● Light the Sky―Rahma, Balgees, Nora and Manal

● Dreamers―Fahad Al Kubaisi and Jung Kook(BTS)

Official Poster

Hayya to Qatar 2022^TM

The Official Poster is on display at Hamad International Airport, where it will remain at Gate DI8 throughout the FIFA World Cup 2022^TM. Everyone will have the chance to see the poster as they travel from and transit through Qatar.

1. Which of the following is not true about the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM?

A．The Arab world has never held FIFA World Cup TM before

B．The official Mascot of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM is La’eeb

C．It shows us that music and football can unite the world.

D．The Official Poster will be on display at Gate DI7 of Hamad International Airport.

2. What can we know about FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM Official Soundtrack?

A．The official soundtrack consists of more than four songs.

B．Rahma, Davido, Nora and Manal jointly composed Light the Sky.

C．The soundtrack is made up of several attractive and inspiring songs.

D．Arabian singers across different musical genres are more popular.

3. Where can we find the text?

A．In a book

B．On a website

C．In a newspaper

D．In a magazine

6 . How to Make Reading a Regular Habit

I’ve always been a bookworm. There’s no place I’d rather be than buried in the pages of an attractive story, absorbed into another life, another world. Yet many friends and fellow book-lovers have told me: “Oh, I haven’t read a book in ages... I’m just too busy.” However, research has found that regular reading helps us relax: reading for just six minutes can reduce stress levels by 68 percent.     1    

Dedicate reading time. Setting aside some dedicated time every day—whether on your morning commute (通勤) or in the bath before bed—is a good place to start.     2    

Listen to an audiobook. For those who find it tough to spend time on reading, audiobooks allow you to multitask. Book blogger Amanda Chatterton says she sticks to her headphones and “reads” while going for an hour-long pre-work walk in the morning. She says, “     3    You can listen on transport, out walking, in the bath, doing jobs around the house or just sitting and relaxing”.

    4     If you’re the kind of person who is motivated by targets, try using sites like GoodReads to set yourself a reading challenge for the year. You can also add an element of competition by following what friends are reading.

Join a book club. Joining in a book club is a perfect solution for people who like to combine reading with socializing.     5     Belonging to a book club where others choose stretches you beyond your habit of reading.

Making more time for reading doesn’t have to be a chore, and your life will be all the richer for it.

A．Set a challenge.

B．Connect with book lovers online.

C．It can also inspire you to try new types.

D．So how can we make reading a regular habit?

E．They are such a good way to increase your reading.

F．There are plenty of ways to build up a reading community.

G．Even just 15 minutes will see you finish an average-length book in 20 days

7 . 9月10日星期天上午10点，你在一家商店买东西，这时进来一对美国夫妇。他们要买一件衬衫。由于售货员不懂英语，他们显得很着急。你帮了他们的忙，他们对你很感激。你对自己能与外国人交谈感到很高兴。
写作要求
1.记叙文日记格式；（分三段）
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.字数：100左右。
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8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

This is a primary school in Finland. The students at the school are having a math class with their robot teacher. The “teacher” is     1     small, blue machine about 25cm high, Reuters reported. Whenever students have problems, it helps them very     2     (patient) and never gets bored.

“The robot can make students     3     (active) in class than usual. I see Elias as one of the     4     (tool) to get different kinds of practice and activities into the classroom,” a teacher told Reuters. So far the school     5     (introduce) four robot teachers, one of whom is a language teacher that can speak 23 languages and dance to music. “    6     is necessary to encourage kids to come up     7     new ways to make use of technology in school life,” the head of the school     8     (add) in the interview. The robot teachers are used     9     (help) improve learning. This doesn’t mean that human teachers will lose their jobs. The robots can teach well,     10     they are not able to keep class in order. The school still needs human teachers.

9 . If you’re going travelling after university or as a career break, an extended period of time of unemployment can leave a gaping hole in your CV.     1     As long as you plan your trip carefully and think about what you can do, travelling can actually boost your CV and career.

Recharge you batteries

If you’ve just spent three or four years at university, or working without a break, then you’ll need to recharge your batteries. If you take time out to travel you’ll have the opportunity to think about what’s important in your life and refocus on your career.     2    

Learn a new skill

If you’re going on a round-the-world trip then you could be travelling from anywhere between a month to a year, why don’t you learn a new skill while you’re on the road?     3     All businesses and companies need candidates with a broad skill set, so look at learning another language or getting further qualifications to boost your CV.

Make contacts

When you’re backpacking and travelling, try to make contacts with people who might be useful for your career. With the rise of social media, making contacts is as simple as saying “just tweet me” or “I’ll add you on Facebook”. The contacts you make while travelling could be your avenue into a new career.     4    

Volunteer

    5     Not only will you make a difference to the community and society, but it’ll look great on your CV. With volunteering you’ll learn what it means to live and work in another country, and employers are actively encouraging it. In a survey, 63% of HR professionals said that those who have taken a constructive gap year of volunteering or working abroad had an application that stood out from the rest.

A．But don’t worry.

B．Consider the simplest way you can meet their needs.

C．It’s important to network wherever you are in the world.

D．More often than not, you’ll come home feeling refreshed and energetic.

E．Think about what employers are looking for in your industry and cater to that.

F．One of the hardest things to overcome when applying for a job is work experience.

G．Volunteering is one of the most popular activities for gap years and round-the-world trips.

10 . Even tree-planting can increase health risks to local human populations if it focuses too narrowly on a small number of species, as is often the case in commercial forests. Outbreaks of infectious diseases are more likely in areas of monoculture plantations, according to a new study.

The researchers of the study said this was because diseases are filtered (过滤) and blocked by a range of predators (食肉动物) and habitats in a healthy, biodiverse forest. When this is replaced by a palm oil plantation or soy fields, the specialist species die off, leaving generalists such as rats and mosquitoes to thrive (繁殖) and spread pathogens across human and non-human habitats. The net result is a loss of natural disease regulation.

The researchers examined the correlation between trends for forest cover, plantations, population and disease around the globe using statistics from international institutions such as the World Health Organization and the Food and Agricultural Organization. Over the period of study from 1990 to 2016, this covered 3,884 outbreaks of 116 diseases that crossed the species barrier and 1,996 outbreaks of 69 vector-borne infectious diseases, mostly carried by mosquitoes, ticks or flies.

The new study adds to a growing body of evidence that viruses are more likely to transfer to humans or animals if they live in or near human-disturbed ecosystems. This is shaped by trade patterns and consumer behaviour. A quarter of global forest loss is driven by the production of commodities such as beef, soy, palm oil and wood fibre.

Morand, lead-author of the study, said his study showed that disease risks need to be added to risk-benefit analysis of new projects. “We should take the costs of public health into account when considering new plantations. The risks are first to local people, but then worldwide because we have seen with Covid how quickly diseases can spread.”

Morand is now working on a more detailed study that will use satellite analysis of forest cover to examine links with disease. With more information, he believes it may be possible to predict future outbreaks and to work with local communities to build ecologically diverse and economically productive landscapes that reduce the risks.

1. Why are outbreaks of infectious diseases more likely in areas of monoculture plantations?

A．The specialist species are wiped out by their predators.

B．Biodiversity decline destroys natural disease regulation.

C．Local human populations have no knowledge of health risks.

D．Commercial forests provide food for disease-carrying insects.

2. How did the researchers get their findings?

A．By conducting data analysis.	B．By referring to another study.
C．By making field investigation.	D．By consulting authoritative agencies.

3. What does Morand intend to do by his words in paragraph 5?

A．Criticize policy-makers.	B．Offer a solution to Covid.
C．Make a suggestion.	D．Support evidence for her findings.

4. What does the last paragraph talk about concerning Morand-led study?

A．Its theoretical basis.	B．Its appeal to the public.
C．Expectations for future studies.	D．Researchers with new perspectives.