1 . It is late autumn—millions of gardeners across the northern hemisphere, pulled on their thickest sweaters, spent hours clearing large piles of leaves and packed them into plastic bags at the end of driveways.

In the US alone, nearly 10 million tonnes of garden waste go to landfill every year. That is a large amount of effort, not just from an environmental viewpoint but from that of our aching backs, too. So where does this advice come from? Well, it largely comes from the belief that thick fallen leaves can make plants under them unable to breathe, especially shorter grass. They shut down important photosynthesis (光合作用) and get in the way of the growth of the shorter grass. However, this received wisdom has recently been questioned by researchers at Wisconsin University.

The key finding of their new research was that although clearing fallen leaves is one of the most common gardening practices, it makes very little sense. In natural ecosystems, fallen leaves help return nutrients necessary for healthy plant growth to the soil, which greatly improves soil condition. Removing leaves year after year breaks this ecological (生态的) balance. Letting some leaves stick around to cover your garden is a great way to help your grass and the local ecosystem.

They further explained that if up to 50percent of your grass lawn (草坪) is covered by fallen leaves, you might as well go back indoors and put your feet up. The advantages of this light leaf coverage far outweigh the disadvantages—the leaves will quickly break down and help next year’s lawn grow far better than if you had cleared them. Only at over 50 percent coverage do the Wisconsin researchers recommend clearing.

So why not consider leaving the leaves? Save time, carbon and effort, and in exchange get a healthier lawn from this garden waste—that seems like a pretty good deal. And how many plastic bags could be saved by simply not binning fallen leaves every year? In the US alone, about 700 million.

1. What does the author describe in paragraph 1?

A．An amazing autumn game.	B．A common sight in gardens.
C．A hot attraction in the north.	D．An extreme weather event.

2. What is the received wisdom?

A．Fallen leaves need not be cleared.

B．Fallen leaves protect shorter grass.

C．Fallen leaves block photosynthesis.

D．Fallen leaves are hard to break down.

3. The new research finds clearing fallen leaves makes little sense, because ________.

A．it ruins city image	B．it breaks gardening rules
C．it affects local economy	D．it causes ecological damage

4. What’s the author’s attitude to Wisconsin University’s study?

A．Doubtful.

B．Positive.

C．Unclear.

D．Worried.

2 . 根据情景内容补全对话
A: Long time no see.     1     is it going with you?
B: It’s bad. I don’t feel well recently. A: what’s    2     with you?
B: I have caught a bad cold and run a high fever.
A: I am very    3     to hear that. Did you go to see a doctor?
B: Yes, I went to see a doctor in Qilu Hospital yesterday. I was advised to take medicine on time, drink a lot of water and have a good rest.
A: And I think you should have light food. B: All    4    . I will do that.
A: I    5     you will get well soon.

3 . — I saw your grandpa using Douyin on the phone. Who taught him?
— Nobody. He taught________.

A．herself

B．myself

C．himself

D．yourself

4 . — Be ________, please! Your sister is reading a book.
— All right! I will.

A．happy

B．crazy

C．honest

D．quiet

5 . 青少年发现很难抵制垃圾食品等诱惑。(it作形式宾语)
Teenagers ______ to resist temptations such as junk food.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where can students find the public computers?

A．On the first floor.

B．On the second floor.

C．On the third floor.

2. What is the third change about according to the speaker?

A．The library rules.

B．The opening times.

C．The library areas.

3. What will happen if students are too noisy in the library?

A．They will have to go out at once.

B．They will be warned to be quiet.

C．They will not be allowed to enter next time.

7 . What is the man going to do?

A．Dry his body.

B．Clean the floor.

C．Go swimming.

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。

Yuan Longping is known as the “father of hybrid rice”. His slim but strong body was just like     1     of millions of Chinese farmers.     2     concerned him most was that farmers had a serious shortage of food to eat. Yuan believed that the answer could be found in the creation of hybrid rice. However, he had to figure out     3     this could be done. Yuan overcame technical difficulties to develop the first hybrid rice that could be used for farming. It is estimated that 60 percent of domestic rice consumption     4    (comprise) of crops generated from Yuan’s hybrid strains.

9 . At 17, I quit school, left home and moved from place to place. Years later, I was________for possessing drugs. I’d never touched drugs, but nobody believed me because my wandering lifestyle failed to defend my________I was sent to prison.

My cellmate was Herbert. We both worked in the electric shop. I wouldn’t let the fact that I was________imprisoned defeat me; so to keep myself________I volunteered for extra work, My attitude and effort earned me Herbert’s confidence and friendship.

Before Herbert was________, he offered me a job at his big company. Never had I expected________would smile on me! Deeply touched by Herbert’s________I was determined that someday I’d help other ex-prisoners this way.

Once out of prison, I went to Herbert’s company, where I was________rapidly through hard work. When I had a________in employment, I began to perform the________I had made to myself. Through the years, we have offered over 300 ex-prisoners________jobs. We believe in them, regardless of their past.

As we know, prison________a man. When his tern ends, society rarely gives him a paid-in-full receipt. He carries the________of “prisoner” wherever he goes. Nobody trusts or wants him. The only________open for him might lead back to crime. I’m glad I’ve________some of them and inspired their passion for a new life.

1.

A．fired

B．arrested

C．rejected

D．blamed

2.

A．dignity

B．ambition

C．innocence

D．identity

3.

A．unjustly

B．indirectly

C．leisurely

D．readily

4.

A．comfortable

B．satisfied

C．humble

D．occupied

5.

A．sentenced

B．released

C．punished

D．rescued

6.

A．duty

B．freedom

C．courage

D．fortune

7.

A．trust

B．honesty

C．praise

D．forgiveness

8.

A．promoted

B．convinced

C．informed

D．educated

9.

A．choice

B．judgment

C．direction

D．voice

10.

A．task

B．function

C．promise

D．explanation

11.

A．challenging

B．first-rate

C．decent

D．temporary

12.

A．limits

B．transforms

C．disciplines

D．marks

13.

A．label

B．attitude

C．signal

D．manner

14.

A．advice

B．position

C．route

D．reward

15.

A．caught up with

B．reached out to

C．kept away from

D．got ahead of

10 . Some people cry during movies, while others only tear up for very sad or happy moments. Sometimes, we even cry randomly.     1     Each has its own job and flows from your tear ducts (泪腺) for a different reason.

    2     But if you tear up frequently for no reason, it might be a sign of a serious condition. If you notice that you’re crying every day during normal activities, you may have depression. If you think you have depression, talk to your doctor right away to find the right treatment for you.

If someone begins to cry in front of you, your reaction may come from the discomfort you feel in this situation. Though you may not mean to, your response could cause the person who is crying to feel weak, embarrassed, or less understood. Instead of rushing to cheer a crier up or offer immediate help, sometimes it’s best to give a person space to cry.     3    

If you’re around someone who is crying, respect their tears. Let them release (释放) their feelings and show them you care. Don’t rush to offer advice or to say anything at all. Give them space to process and release their tears.     4     Let them think and organize their thoughts. Accept the way they respond in the moment. Don’t push them to feel a different way.

It’s best not to hold in emotions all the time.     5     If you need to control a cry, try to hold back your tears just until you’re in a better place for them. This way you won’t suppress (压抑) your emotions altogether.

A．Don’t talk too much.

B．We cry different types of tears.

C．Then how can we deal with crying?

D．Crying can be normal in certain situations.

E．Sometimes tears are needed to process emotion.

F．We should pay attention to your emotional problems.

G．However, sometimes it’s important to hold back tears.