1 . Don't worry about why the chicken crossed the road—the bigger question is whether it'll make it at all.     1     But that road risk has dropped because of the COVID pandemic.

When officials began issuing stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19, Shilling and his colleagues quickly realized they were witnessing a novel experiment:     2    

The answer is a lot of things, including fewer accidents and lower greenhouse gas emissions from cars. In their latest report, the researchers found that driving less has also led to a dramatic decrease in roadkills.

"    3     As far as I'm aware, no other action has been taken since creation of the national parks."

The team documented about a third fewer kills in the four weeks following shutdowns. If such a slowdown persisted for a year, 27.000 large animals would be saved in just those three states.

    4     Some populations in urban areas are at risk of local extinction, and vehicles are one of the top killers. However, in recent months, traffic deaths of mountain lions have dropped by 58 percent, revealing an important clue about how to save them.

People are now returning to the roads as stay-at-home orders are lifted.     5     "Yeah, I just say—everybody loves wildlife, you know—and if we can find a way to not kill them, it seems like everybody can line up behind that."

A．What happens when we all start driving way less?

B．But Shilling hopes some of the lessons might stick.

C．It's a good idea to stay knowledgeable about the risks.

D．The idea is that most of the animals died a senseless death.

E．It's actually the largest protection action that the U.S. has ever taken.

F．In California, the researchers also looked specifically at mountain lions.

G．Every year, millions of animals get killed by vehicles in the U.S.

2 . My wife and I recently completed a day-long tour of the Great Wall with Jessie. In addition to being very knowledgeable about the history of the areas that we toured, she spoke excellent English and was able to answer all of our questions. Her driver was very experienced and polite, and we really enjoyed being able to have a customized tour that avoided the tourist traps and forced shopping that seem to be a part of the larger group tours.

The attractions themselves were fantastic. I was a little worried that the snowy weather might impact our trip to the Great Wall, but everything went fine, and there weren’t many people out at all that day. I suggest wearing strong shoes—the Great Wall is really a hike. And in snowy or rainy days, the surfaces are pretty slippery (滑的)! Seeing this area in winter was really unique, and the snow made for great pictures. Jessie kept us entertained with stories and facts about the construction of the Wall, and always pointed out great spots for taking pictures. Even though she’s in fantastic shape, she cared about our level of fitness and often stopped to let us catch our breath.

When we got back to our hotel, Jessie gave us a great recommendation for dinner and some tips for our planned stops the next day. If I find myself in Beijing in the future, I will certainly be contacting Jessie for more tour opportunities, and I’ve already recommended her to some friends who are visiting the area later in the year. I can’t say enough about how kind and knowledgeable she was, and she really gave us a great tour experience.

1. What can we infer about Jessie?

A．She is a tour advisor.

B．She is a tour guide.

C．She is a foreign traveler.

D．She is a skilled driver.

2. When did the writer visit the Great Wall?

A．In spring.	B．In summer.
C．In autumn.	D．In winter.

3. What did the writer think of his tour?

A．Adventurous.	B．Disappointing.
C．Satisfactory.	D．Improvable.

4. What is the probable title for the text?

A．A Wonderful Tour Day with Jessie

B．An Extraordinary Tour Company

C．The Great Wall, an Excellent Attraction

D．Jessie, a Kind and Knowledgeable Guide

3 . Delton Myers is a Grade 5 student. He published a book about childhood depression (抑郁) called “The Invisible Injury”. A person who is depressed is extremely sad and doesn’t know how to stop the sadness.

“I want to talk about children’s feelings,” Delton said. “Sometimes kids show off in class, but there may be an unknown reason.     1     They need someone to talk to, but they don’t know how. During family tragedies (悲剧) or hard times, parents often tell kids to be quiet about them.” He added, “We need to let kids know it’s OK to talk about their feelings and that they can get help.”

    2     Peggie meets many of life’s challenges that kids and adults face. Peggie, 8 years old, finds a healthy way to express her feelings and deal with her problems.

    3     Delton’s mom, Deidre, said when he wrote about Peggie’s feelings in the book, he was also writing about himself. “Delton and I talk a lot,” she said. “    4    . For example, during family tragedies, most parents tell kids not to tell others. Kids always do so.” She said her son’s book sent a strong message for parents and kids. Now, the book is on sale on Amazon, for $10.99.

One character in the book, C. Howard, is based on Delton’s doctor, Christalyn Howard. She will accompany (陪伴) Delton on his book tour, which will start next month.     5     She offers to talk with parents and children about the signs of depression in children during media interviews.

A．Delton based the book on his own life.

B．Kids don’t know about getting help from others.

C．The book focuses on a young pig named Peggie.

D．There are many different kinds of family tragedies.

E．He had experienced family tragedies one after one.

F．She will also accompany him during media interviews.

G．They are acting out because something else is going on.

4 . 单句改错
1. Tony is looking forward to meet the new exchange students.
2. I was totally confusing by so many questions.
3. Mary’s confidence made good impression on everyone in the speech contest.
4. He has to take the responsible for everything.
5. I was trying to quit smoke at that time.

5 . 选择恰当的短语填空

is suitable for; graduate from; get used to; are responsible for; on schedule

1. We finished the task __________________.
2. Employers usually decide within five minutes whether someone____________ the job.
3. Going to college is one of the choices for us students after we_____________ high school.
4. Driving on the left may be very strange at first but you will _____________ it.
5. All pilots ________________ their passenger’s safety.

6 . He went up to Oxford aged 12, which was u_________（不寻常）at the time. （根据中英文提示填空）

7 . He is a __________ (上瘾) to alcohol and drugs. (根据中英文提示填空)

8 . 今年的5月9日是母亲节，请你给母亲写一封信表达你对她的感谢与感恩，内容包括：
1.感谢母亲的养育之情；       
2.当你在成长的过程中，母亲对你的帮助和爱；
3.长大后的你准备如何报答这份情。
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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9 . The other day my daughter finally had a day off work. We decided to go out in the _________ for the first time, together! It was an enjoyable experience. Then a(n) _________   thing happened. She turned and asked, “Hey, Dad, can I _________the boat?” I had a look of fear in my eyes _________ the boat can be driven at a very high speed and can be turned over very quickly. However, I _________ the driving seat to her and began _________her how to properly control the boat. I told her to remain _________ as I had complete faith in her.

It can be both scary and rewarding when your child _________ something. Even if it’s a small thing, you _________ feel like they are growing up too fast and it’s out of your __________. Time goes by so quickly, so it’s __________ to spend time with your kids, with your family. It is an amazing feeling to __________ as their confidence grows.

It __________ back to everyday life. In every situation if you relax, take your time, show confidence, you will have a great __________. Not only did I have a __________ morning on the boat with my __________ but we grabbed our little neighbour who is 8 years old and put him in the __________ right between us. As I put the gas all the way down going at   __________ speed, making tight turns and bouncing (跳跃) over the __________, all I could hear was my neighbour __________ and screaming at the top of his lungs because he was having such a great time.

1.

A．plane

B．train

C．car

D．boat

2.

A．discouraging

B．frightening

C．inspiring

D．interesting

3.

A．drive

B．touch

C．carry

D．buy

4.

A．if

B．but

C．since

D．until

5.

A．broke down

B．handed over

C．packed up

D．brought in

6.

A．teaching

B．reminding

C．warning

D．asking

7.

A．excited

B．firm

C．quiet

D．calm

8.

A．proves

B．discovers

C．achieves

D．owns

9.

A．even

B．only

C．thus

D．still

10.

A．sense

B．control

C．state

D．sight

11.

A．early

B．important

C．quick

D．easy

12.

A．watch

B．understand

C．leave

D．appreciate

13.

A．compares

B．refers

C．relates

D．points

14.

A．thought

B．friend

C．time

D．chance

15.

A．safe

B．fun

C．free

D．cold

16.

A．daughter

B．son

C．brother

D．sister

17.

A．queue

B．bed

C．floor

D．seat

18.

A．top

B．constant

C．normal

D．comfortable

19.

A．snow

B．wind

C．waves

D．clouds

20.

A．laughing

B．speaking

C．dancing

D．singing

10 . Symbol of friendship

Friendship is a wonderful thing to have no matter how old you are. However, it is important for teens and young adults to provide conversation, support and so much more as friends.     1     Actually, there are a few things that symbolize a friendly relationship.

    2    

One of the symbols of a wonderful relationship between friends is easy conversation. When you can talk about almost anything, you are sure to be true friends. When the conversation flows easily from one topic to another, this can be a symbol of friendship as well.

Able to have fun

    3     No matter what you are doing, you can have a fun experience so long as you are with your friend. This is one of the best parts of friendship.

Support all the time

If your friends know they can call you anytime and you will be there for them, then this symbolizes friendship.

Attentive listening by both individuals

If you find that you listen closely to what your friend says and they do the same for you, this is another symbol of friendship.     4    

Share laughter and tears

Another symbol of friendship is the ability to share both laughter and tears. A friend is someone with whom you can laugh and cry over anything.     5    

A．Get together

B．Easy conversation

C．Teenagers always have difficulty in making friends.

D．A true friend is someone you can have a great time with.

E．You feel comfortable with this person to share your special feelings.

F．If you are trying to make friends, you may be wondering what symbolizes friendship.

G．True friends listen closely to each other and understand what the other person is saying.