| A．He felt unwell. | B．He was stuck in traffic. | C．He tended his sick mother. |
2 . Looking back, Geoff Banks of Devon, England can hardly even remember how he first started writing to his American friend, Celesta Byrne.
Geoff and Celesta were given each other's names and addresses as part of a school pen pal program back in 1938. They're both now 100 years old, and a lot has changed in the past 84 years: their age changed: their appearance changed; but one thing has not—they still use the traditional way to contact.
“I honestly struggle to remember something, but I was talking to Celesta recently and I think it was something to do with an American school's scheme, Geoff said.” They matched us up with Americans for a pen pal relationship, and somehow I ended up with this letter from an American girl, and we've just kept corresponding（通信）ever since. "
Geoff and Celesta's relationship never turned romantic, but they shared a lot over the decades. They kept up their correspondence through World War II, sending updates about their families, friends, and work. In 2002, they finally got a chance to meet in person during a trip to New York City. Two years later, they met up again, but ever since then they've gone back to pen and paper.
Recently, they've switched to digital forms of communication to stay in touch, something that's easier has been easier on their eyes and hands. Their children have helped them set up email accounts.
“I've known this new thing called Zoom, I think, now to chat with her, but I leave all the technology to younger people. Deep down, I refuse to use Zoom. Writing to Celesta has been a source of great satisfaction'for me over the years,” said Geoff.
Celesta says their relationship is “like people who live next door”. “You know how they're doing, you say a few words, and then you both go to work,” she explained. “She's always been there to write to, even if it was just birthday cards and Christmas cards,” Geoff added.
1. What do Geoff and Celesta insist on doing over the 80 years?| A．Enjoying telling jokes. | B．Writing to each other. |
| C．Creating a program. | D．Keeping a secret. |
| A．How they got in touch. | B．Why they liked writing. |
| C．What they both liked to do. | D．When they ran a scheme. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Unclear. | C．Doubtful. | D．Disapproving. |
| A．To introduce a way to make friends. | B．To teach us skills of writing letters. |
| C．To tell us a tale of lifelong friends. | D．To stress the power of technology. |
1. What do we know about this manned flight mission?
| A．It has the longest staying time. |
| B．It is the hardest to operate. |
| C．It travels at the fastest speed. |
| A．Play cards. | B．Play tennis. | C．Play instruments. |
| A．Women are less suitable in this mission. |
| B．Women are as excellent as men. |
| C．Women undertake more than men do. |
4 . Botswana is situated in Southern Africa. There are many top-quality places to enjoy your African trip.
The Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta and is a top spot to visit during your Botswana trip. The whole delta covers an area of 15,000 km². The Okavango River ends in this area flooding the whole region. Besides the regular flooding, rainfall can drastically increase the size of this water body, up to 22,000 km².
The delta also contains the Moremi Game Reserve and it is one of the best places to see wildlife. Animals such as hippopotamuses, crocodiles, buffalo, rhinoceroses, elephants and antelopes can be very easily found in the region. There are over 500 species of birds in this area.
The Chobe National Park
The Chobe National Park is situated in Northwest Botswana. It is the third largest park in Botswana and is famous for its large wildlife population. The Chobe National Park has diverse animal habitats and it is wonderful to watch these beautiful animals right in front of you. The park is also very famous for its elephants and is considered to be the largest area for elephants in Africa. Apart from the huge elephant population, other wild animals such as lions, leopards, wild dogs, antelopes, hippopotamuses, buffalo and crocodiles can also be seen.
The Kalahari Game Reserve
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is situated in the Kalahari Desert, covering an area of 52,800 km². It is the second largest game reserve in the world. Large areas of trees, bushes and grass are widely spread in this reserve, thus adding to the beauty of the place. The reserve contains a huge concentration of wildlife. Many wild animals including giraffes can be spotted easily there.
1. This passage is mainly about_______| A．the writer’s traveling experience in Botswana. |
| B．some places of top quality to enjoy in Botswana. |
| C．beautiful countries to visit in Southern Africa. |
| D．activities people can do in Southern Africa. |
| A．Necessarily. | B．Gradually. | C．Greatly. | D．Hopefully. |
| A．the Okavango Delta. |
| B．the Chobe National Park. |
| C．the Moremi Game Reserve. |
| D．the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. |
1. What kind of ticket did the man want to buy?
| A．One-way ticket to Edinburgh for children. |
| B．Two-way ticket to Liverpool for students. |
| C．Two-way ticket to Edinburgh for students. |
| A．￡158. | B．￡52.65. | C．￡105.30. |
| A．At 11:50. | B．At 12:00. | C．At 12:10. |
| A．The ticket to Liverpool is sold at a half price to children. |
| B．You can save￡26.35 for a student ticket to Edinburgh. |
| C．A one-way ticket to Edinburgh will cost you￡79. |
The 20th CPC National Congress was held from Oct 16 to 22 in Beijing. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a report. The document is divided into three parts and 15 sections and contains more than 30,000 Chinese characters.
In January,
A strong youth makes a strong country. At this time of their lives, contemporary Chinese youth have a very broad stage
7 . Waste Not
This eco-conscious shoulder bag is cut from old truck cloth, so each handmade bag features a unique look. The rest of the bag is constructed out of strong nylon from recycled water bottles. Sorry, pack addicts: students only. (Seriously, you need a student ID to buy one. ) Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack $170
Agenda Item
Most calendars have a systematized accounting of time boring. The Every Day Calendar is a touch-sensitive device that encourages you to keep up with a daily routine. Each day you follow through on a promise to yourself tap the corresponding (相关的) number on the face and an LED lights it up. You don’t have to use it every days—it’s there when you need it and functions as glorious wall art when you don’t. Every Day Calendar $300
Night Rider
Lumenus pill-shaped bike light smartly helps cyclists see and be seen in the park. Pair it with the companion app and it taps into your phone’s GPS for some location-aware tricks. It can increase visibility at night. The 30-hour battery is good for weeks. Lumenus ioLight $100
Light Cycle
At 35 pounds, the Turbo Vado SL is light for an ebike. It’s also slim enough to swing over a shoulder, with the 320-watt-hour battery and powerful motor all hidden in the frame.
Still, the bike’s range is 80 miles, and its speed reaches 28 mph. Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ $4,500
1. Which of the following products is made of recycled materials?| A．Lumenus ioLight. |
| B．Every Day Calendar. |
| C．Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ. |
| D．Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack. |
| A．$100. | B．$170. |
| C．$ 300. | D．$ 4,500. |
| A．Using the Every Day Calendar is boring. |
| B．Lumenus ioLight can improve cyclists’ eyesight. |
| C．Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ is convenient to be taken away. |
| D．Everyone is encouraged to buy Freitag F601 Malcolm Student Backpack. |
8 . Summer Classes at the Community Center
The Community Center is offering adult summer classes again this year.The schedule(时间表)includes classes in basic computer skills，painting，drawing，and dance.
Registration
There are two ways to register for classes：
Go to our website：www.cc.org/classes/summerschedule. Click on “Class Descriptions”to see a full listing of the classes this summer.Decide which class or classes you are interested in.
Then click on “Register Now” and a registration form will appear.Complete the form and work out the amount of money you should pay for your classes.This will include the cost of your classes plus a $15 registration fee(费用)．Any material fees will be payable to the instructor on the first day of class.In addition，if your address is outside of the city，you will pay an additional fee of $25 per class.
Fill in your credit card(信用卡)information and click “Send Now”．You will receive registration confirmation by email.
If you do not have access to a computer，you can call the Community Center at 8725555068 to request a class schedule and registration form.Choose your classes from the schedule，complete the form，and return it by mail with your credit card information.
Withdrawal(退学)Policy
Full refunds（退款），minus(减去)the $25 registration fee，will be given for any withdrawals made up to one week before the class begins.Withdrawals made before the start of the second class will receive a 50 percent refund，minus the registration fee.No refunds will be made after the start of the second class.
Classes offered by the Community Center are for adults only.You must be eighteen years of age or older to participate.Classes for children and teens are offered through the City Department of Recreation.
1. Who can take part in the Community Center summer classes?| A．Citizens only. | B．Adults only. |
| C．High schoolers. | D．Children and teens. |
| A．Pay a $25 registration fee. |
| B．Sign up for classes online. |
| C．Provide your credit card information. |
| D．Pay material fees before the class begins. |
| A．None. | B．$15. | C．A full refund. | D．A 50 percent refund. |
9 . When I was a child, I would never run in the playground. While my friends were playing “tag”, I was sat on the sidelines unfortunately unable to play at their level. I remember an old photograph from a sports day in which my peers (同龄人) are all close to the finish line while I struggle at the halfway point.
By the time I was about 12 years old, I was using a wheelchair as my condition continued to worsen. Within an appointment with my doctor, he suggested cutting off my right leg. After hearing that, my heart immediately sank but the little cogs (轮齿) in my mind started moving. I had a foot that wasn’t working so why not just cut it off in order to get a new one.
I was wheeled down to surgery and after a quick injection, I was one sleep away from the start of my new life. I remember, the next day, I felt a rush of energy, as I was no longer in pain. I went privately in June 2017 and was fitted with a walking leg.
The doctor told me to be extremely careful with my walking leg. Despite this, I felt great: My mindset was changing and I started to see the world from a much taller level. No longer was I at the height of a child, I was walking and was going to be running as a young man. I started with 10-mile courses, initially (开始) walking most of the course until I could eventually run most of it. I completed events that I had never thought would be possible. The London Marathon, 36 Tough Mudder events, the World Judo Games … I was named British Judo’s Inclusion Player of the Year, and am now ranked top three in the world for judo.
I run because I couldn’t and I run for those that can’t. I run to show others that they are able to do things that they never thought would be possible and I run because I’m a runner.
1. What can be learned about the author when he was in his childhood?| A．He was confident. |
| B．He was eager to move around like a normal person. |
| C．He was unwilling to play sports. |
| D．He was ashamed of his physical problems. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Favorable. |
| C．Unsatisfied. | D．Unconcerned. |
| A．Disappointing. | B．Brand-new. |
| C．Hopeless. | D．Peaceful. |
| A．To recover from his illness. |
| B．To prove the doctor wrong. |
| C．To become a world-class athlete. |
| D．To encourage others to chase their dreams. |
10 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?| A．Comfort. | B．Security. |
| C．Price. | D．Location. |
| A．Yellow Hostel. | B．Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
| C．Youth Station Hostel. | D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
| A．It gets noisy at night. | B．Its staff is too talkative. |
| C．It charges for Wi-Fi. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
