1 . 你校中学生助手英文报正组织主题为“The traditional Chinese festival I like best”的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为100 左右；
2. 主要内容包括：最喜欢的节日，节日简介，以及喜欢此节日的原因。
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2 . Being a good listener is important for a number of reasons. When you are at work, it can make you better understand your tasks and what your boss expects from you.     1     You can see the world through the eyes of others.

However, the fact is that most people aren’t really listening to another person.     2     If you want to know how to be a good listener, read on to get started!

• Give the speaker your full attention,     3     Once you talk face to face, you need to keep your mind quiet, and pay attention to what the other person is saying.

• Don’t cut in. Many people have a habit of cutting in and giving out quick opinions before people finish what they are speaking. That’s impolite.     4    .

•    5     Not everyone is a talented speaker. Some people take longer time to share their points.“ It sounds great!” “What happened next?” These are useful for keeping the sharing going on.

It takes time to be a good listener. You can’t be perfect at one night. Keep trying every day to put the above advice into practice.

A．Turn off the TV, your phone or computer.

B．It can also help you open your ears and minds.

C．Let the speaker know you are listening patiently.

D．Don’t change the subject unless the discussion is finished.

E．Listen and save your words until the speaker finishes speaking.

F．Instead, they are actually thinking about what they should say in reply.

G．Mind your words.

3 . Have you ever seen a blue-footed booby (蓝脚鲣鸟)? It is a kind of sea bird. Here’s some information about the blue-footed booby.

The blue-footed booby is a large sea bird and it is much larger than most sea birds. It is less than three feet long. It weighs more than three pounds. Its brown wings are long and sharp.

The blue-footed booby has different colors. Its head and thick neck have brown and black streaks (条纹). The rest of its body is white. Its eyes are yellow.

The blue-footed booby only eats fish. It is an expert hunter. It looks a little clumsy on land, but it is fast and flexible (灵活的)when it catches fish. The booby flies over the water. When it sees a fish, it dives into the water. A few moments later, it rushes out of the water with the fish. The blue-footed booby has a long sharp bill. It can use its bill to catch the fish easily.

You might think the blue-footed booby is a funny name for a bird. But its name fits the bird very well.The blue-footed booby has bright blue feet. The word “booby” comes from the word “bobo”. It’s a Spanish word that means “ stupid fellow”. The blue-footed booby looks a little clumsy and stupid when it walks on the ground. That’s why it gets such a name.

1. where may you read this passage?

A．in a news report.	B．in an animal magazine.
C．in a movie poster.	D．in a travel guidebook.

2. The underlined word “ clumsy” in Paragraph 4 means in Chinese.?

A．笨拙的	B．敏捷的
C．机灵的	D．愚蠢的

3. Which is TRUE according to the passage

A．Most sea birds are larger than he blue-footed booby.

B．The blue-footed booby has long harp white wings.

C．We can know what food the blue-footed booby eats.

D．The blue-footed booby can use its feet to catch fish.

4. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?

A．What the blue-footed booby looks like.

B．How the blue-footed booby gets its food.

C．Why people love the blue-footed booby.

D．How the blue-footed booby gets its name.

4 . 2020 is drawing to a close. I haven’t seen my ______ in a year.

“Take care of yourself, my dear granddaughter,” she spoke into the phone. “I’m ______ already and have lived long enough. Don’t you worry.”

I didn’t want this to be her last ______. While I stay locked in the Klang Valley, she lives far away and is indifferent (不感兴趣的) to modern technology－which makes ______ difficult.

I knew she really ______ to see my face and began to try to find a solution (解决方法).

“Baby steps are the key. Start with what she already ______”, came the Internet advice. ______, she knows WhatsApp and that has a video call function.

“OK, Nani, you know WhatsApp, right?” I ______ her on our next call. “Did you know we can actually ______ each other by using the ______?” I   continued and heard an “oh” on the line. I knew I had her.

While the task is simple enough to us, the cloudy eyes of old age make it a(n) ______ task－coupled with the fact that the Internet connection isn’t always ______.

The first attempt (尝试) had some good results, ______ the angle (角度) was off. I could only see the very top of her head. In the second attempt, we made a little progress, but the poor Internet service ______ to allow us to see each other.

After two ______ attempts, I could tell she was getting upset (沮丧的) “It’s going to be worth it!” I ______ her during our next call.

Finally, on one good day of Internet connection, her ______ was on my screen.

No matter how many phone calls we exchange, nothing ______ seeing her face filled with happiness and love. Our experience shows that even if we can’t see each other ______, the Internet still makes it possible for loved ones to be continually ______.

1.

A．teacher

B．grandmother

C．friend

D．grandfather

2.

A．rich

B．busy

C．old

D．surprised

3.

A．questions

B．words

C．reviews

D．orders

4.

A．communication

B．development

C．separation

D．management

5.

A．remembered

B．decided

C．happened

D．wanted

6.

A．likes

B．misses

C．knows

D．wonders

7.

A．Thankfully

B．Suddenly

C．Secretly

D．Seriously

8.

A．helped

B．asked

C．followed

D．kissed

9.

A．challenge

B．trust

C．influence

D．see

10.

A．book

B．television

C．car

D．phone

11.

A．difficult

B．common

C．boring

D．interesting

12.

A．free

B．safe

C．good

D．slow

13.

A．but

B．because

C．so

D．or

14.

A．continued

B．refused

C．tried

D．started

15.

A．unimportant

B．half-hearted

C．unsuccessful

D．world-record

16.

A．praised

B．advised

C．encouraged

D．touched

17.

A．pet

B．hand

C．text

D．face

18.

A．shows

B．beats

C．needs

D．changes

19.

A．in person

B．at first

C．by chance

D．on purpose

20.

A．avoided

B．understood

C．invited

D．connected

5 . Respecting teachers has always been a tradition in China. Yang Shi was a philosopher( 哲学家) in the Northern Song Dynasty. One day, he and his_________ had different opinions on a question. To get a_________ answer, he went to visit Cheng Yi, the famous philosopher. At Cheng’s house, _________, the guarding kid told him that Mr. Cheng was meditating(冥想) in his room and asked him to go back. Yang _________ to leave, so the_________ boy left him alone and went in.

After a while, it began to snow_________. The little boy came out again and reminded Yang that Mr. Cheng might spend the whole afternoon_________. He invited Yang to_________ himself in the house to avoid the wind and snow. But Yang kept standing in the snow and waiting_________ in order that he could ask Cheng’s __________ on the question.

As soon as Cheng__________ meditating, the boy reported that Yang was waiting outside. When__________ this, Cheng came out to see Yang. When the door was opened, everyone was__________. The snow was more than a foot deep, but Yang stood still, __________ moving his feet. “__________ man, why are you so silly? You could have come again someday!” Cheng took Yang to the room at once.

“As a student…if I want to learn from the teacher…I should…of course…__________ wait outside…” said Yang, shaking with cold.

Cheng was very__________ and accepted Yang as his student because of__________ politeness and effort to learn. He taught Yang all his philosophical thoughts. That made a big__________ to Yang’s life. Later, Yang really learned a lot and made great__________ to his country.

1.

A．schoolmates

B．workmates

C．teammates

D．shipmates

2.

A．similar

B．correct

C．wrong

D．difficult

3.

A．besides

B．however

C．anyway

D．instead

4.

A．hoped

B．agreed

C．refused

D．wanted

5.

A．big

B．little

C．good

D．handsome

6.

A．heavily

B．early

C．deeply

D．wisely

7.

A．sleeping

B．playing

C．meditating

D．working

8.

A．warm

B．find

C．cool

D．hide

9.

A．beside

B．roadside

C．inside

D．outside

10.

A．method

B．rule

C．record

D．opinion

11.

A．finished

B．finish

C．begin

D．began

12.

A．hearing

B．seeing

C．feeling

D．receiving

13.

A．excited

B．relaxed

C．shocked

D．interested

14.

A．by

B．with

C．on

D．without

15.

A．Old

B．Good

C．Young

D．Rich

16.

A．respect

B．respectfully

C．disrespect

D．disrespectfully

17.

A．sad

B．worried

C．happy

D．angry

18.

A．Yangs’

B．Yang’s

C．Yang is

D．Yangs’s

19.

A．choice

B．difference

C．decision

D．plan

20.

A．applications

B．extinctions

C．traditions

D．contributions

6 . Whether from jealousy or fear of someone who looked so different, my older brother sometimes laughed at me, or ________ (取笑) my clumsy walk.(根据汉语提示完成句子)

7 . Do you like to shop online?     1     Maybe you like to do both these things. Smart shoppers know how to use different methods to get the best price.

One common shopper strategy is “showrooming.” This means that customers go into a store, look at the product, talk to a salesperson, and then use their smartphones or other mobile devices to find a better price. “Reverse showrooming” is another strategy.     2     One thing is for certain: shoppers are now using many strategies to get the best price.

The number of online shoppers is rising, but not as fast as retailers (零售商) first thought. People still like to go into stores. Teens especially prefer to shop at the shopping center.     3    

In order to keep customers coming into stores, managers need to train salespeople well. In-store shoppers want salespeople to give them a lot of attention, be polite, and know a lot about the product.

    4     At the top of the list are electronic products. It's easy to research these products and compare prices online.

However, online shopping doesn't work for every product. People prefer to shop for food in a store.     5     But you still need to drive the car. If you're buying a mattress (床垫), online reviews can't tell you if it will be comfortable for you. You still need to go into the store and lie on it.

A．What products do shoppers like to buy online?

B．With online shopping, you can't try before you buy.

C．Usually the products we find online have better prices.

D．Or do you prefer to go into a store and look at a product?

E．If you're buying a new car, you can research prices online.

F．Shopping for them is not about finding the best price; it's a social experience.

G．Customers first go online to do research and then go into a store to get the product.

8 . Certainly, there are many non-verbal cues that have completely different meanings in different cultures. One of the most important means of non-verbal communication in any culture is eye contact.

Eye Contact in Western Europe

On the one hand, the European customs of eye contact—especially in such countries as Spain, France and Germany—are similar to those in the United States. It is considered proper and polite to keep almost continuous eye contact with another person.     1    

On the other hand, Europeans often avoid eye contact in crowded public situations—such as while walking through a busy downtown or riding public transportation.     2     This may happen when he is interested in them and try to express his interest by making eye contact. Therefore, it is important for visitors to understand the full meanings of what they may be suggesting by returning the eye contact given by someone else.

Eye Contact in the Middle East

    3     But they do have similarities in their rules for the proper eye culture. Eye contact is much less common and considered less proper in many of these cultures than it is considered in the United States.     4     These rules are connected to religious laws. Only a short moment of eye contact would be permitted between a man and a woman, if at all.

As you can see, it is important to know what eye contact communicates before you visit a new culture.     5     Learn how to use eye contact and other body language wisely so that you are regarded as polite, and so that you can better connect with people in a culture that is foreign to you!

A．Be careful not to make eye contact with women.

B．And this is especially true in business conversations.

C．Such a returning eye contact will be considered impolite.

D．All Middle Eastern cultures cannot be grouped into one class.

E．Before you travel, you’d better check out about the country you plan to visit.

F．Yet, in a country like France, a stranger may feel quite free to look at others.

G．What’s more, Middle Eastern cultures have strict rules regarding eye contact between the sexes.

9 . Chinese New Year 2022 in London event programme

Online celebrations

Follow CNY London on social media channels for online celebrations from 31 January to 6 February 2022. Usually, every year, hundreds of thousands of people pour into the West End to enjoy a colourful parade, free stage performances, dragon or lion dancing and traditional Chinese food. But this year special online activities have replaced the canceled parade, live performances and events.

Television broadcast

Watch a special television broadcast on London Live and YouTube on 6 February.

Chinatown food

Head to Chinatown where you’ll be able to shop for presents, enjoy on — the — go treats and sit down for a traditional Chinese New Year meal in one of Chinatown’s restaurants.

Top tips for Chinese New Year

Follow these tips for celebrating Chinese New Year in London:

Wrap up warm: celebrations take place in February when the weather can be cold.

Learn Chinese New Year greetings: Say “Xin Nian Kuai Le” (Happy New Year in Mandarin) or “San Nin Faai Lok” (in Cantonese)

Dress in red: Red is the key colour of Chinese New Year. You can dress up with a red scarf, jumper or shoes — this will bring good luck for the coming year.

Enjoy special Chinese New Year food: order a whole chicken or try dumplings at top restaurants in Chinatown

Buy something red: To bring luck to your year, Chinese tradition dictates that you should buy something red for yourself or your house.

Ensure good luck: In Chinese culture, to “climb high and gaze far” on New Year’s Day or the following day brings good luck in business, career, study and fortune. Take a trip on the Emirates Air Line cable car, head up to The View from The Shard or see the sights from the London Eye.

How to get to the Chinese New Year event

There is no organized Chinese New Year event in London in 2022 because of the epidemic, but the area around Chinatown may still become busy during the celebrations. Plan your route in advance using Transport for London’s Journey Planner.

1. Where can you usually see the Chinese New Year celebrations in London?

A．In the London Eye.	B．In the View from The Shard.
C．In the West End.	D．On the Emirates Air Line.

2. Which of the following disagrees with the tips given in the passage?

A．To enjoy live music.	B．To wear warm clothes.
C．To buy some red decorations.	D．To climb high and gaze far.

3. Why is this year’s parade canceled?

A．It’s not allowed by the government.	B．The serious epidemic is still not over.
C．London is suffering freezing cold weather.	D．CNY London makes the online celebrations popular.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Today, giant pandas are one of the world's most well-known animals. And they are     1     (global) recognized as being a leading symbol of both China and nature conservation in general. But global interest     2     the animal only took off early in the 20th century.

The idea of the WWF's logo(标志)     3     (come) from Chi-Chi: a giant panda that arrived at London Zoo in 1961 — the same year that WWF     4     (create).

Aware of the need for a recognisable symbol that would break through all language barriers(障碍), WWF's founders agreed that the big, furry bear with her special black and white coat would make a great logo. The first sketches(草图) were done by the British environmentalist and     5     (art), Gerald Watterson.

Based on these, Sir Peter Scott, one of WWF's founders, drew     6     first logo. He said at the time that “we wanted an animal that was beautiful,     7     (endanger), and loved by many people in the world for     8     (it) attractive qualities. We also wanted an animal that had an impact(影响力) in black and white     9     (save) money on printing costs.”

The panda has since become a symbol not just for WWF,     10     for the conservation movement as a whole.