1 . Why is the man worried about his brother?

A．His brother is too confident.

B．His brother struggles to make friends.

C．His brother’s friends will be a bad influence on him.

2 . Opening Notice for the National Museum of China (NMC)

Admission:

NMC is open from Tuesday to Sunday,9:00-17:30(no entry after 16:30), and is closed on Mondays(except for public holidays). All visitors are required to book online 1-7 days in advance via the NMC official website or WeChat platform.

Audio Guide Rental:

Audio guide devices are available at the West Hall Service Desk for RMB40, with a RMB100 deposit. A valid ID is necessary. Damage to an audio guide causes a fee based on the level of damage. Lost devices are subject to payment of the full purchase cost.

Facilities:

Wheelchairs and strollers are available for free use on the day of visit at the Service Desk. A valid ID card and a deposit of RMB500 are required.

Photo Policy:

Photography is allowed in the NMC collection exhibitions without using flash, selfie sticks, or tripods. Temporary exhibits may have specific photo policies, indicated by clear signs put up at both the entrance and the corresponding exhibit halls.

Transportation:

Bus Route:

You can take the No.1, No.2, No.52, No.82, No.120 buses, or Sightseeing Line 2, Tourist Bus Line 1 and Line 2 and get off at Tian’an men East Station.

Metro:

You can take Metro Line 1, get off at Tian’anmen East Station, and exit the station through Exit C.

1. What happens if a rented audio guide device is damaged?

A．An additional fee of RMB40 is charged.	B．The visitor is excused from any charges.
C．Its full price is charged regardless of the damage.	D．Compensation is based on the extent of the damage.

2. What can you do during your visit to NMC?

A．Borrow a wheelchair with a deposit of $500.

B．Use a stroller provided by the museum for free.

C．Take photos with flashlight, selfie stick or tripod.

D．Take pictures of the collections on all exhibitions.

3. Which of the following can take you to NMC?

A．The No.82 Bus.	B．Sightseeing Line 1.
C．Tourist Bus Line 52．	D．Metro Line 2.

3 . 选词填空

be responsible to     be addicted to        set good examples   give way to    in harmony with     be in ruins            ups and downs               keep the balance                  be curious about     a herd of

1. I know I’ll study harder as a senior high school student and get used to ___________a lot more.
2. “Living legends of sports” must be athletes who are masters in their sports and also ________ for others.
3. when an earthquake happened, in less than one minute a large city __________.
4. Despite the many   ___________ in its history, China is widely known for its ancient civilization, which has continued all the way through into modern times.
5. Some students even ____________the internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life.
6. I often ask questions, so I ____________ everything.
7. There comes a time when the old must ____________ the new.
8. Finding and ____________   between process and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.
9. On the plain in front of us , we can just make out ___________ graceful animals.
10. Only when we learn to exist ____________nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.

4 . This is ________ story of friendship. Let’s read ________ story together.

A．a; an

B．an; the

C．an; a

D．a; the

5 . 阅读下面材料、在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

While many people have made videos to cheer on those working on the front lines of the fight since the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai, Chien Meishuang     1     (spend) her time in lockdown at home, painting simple heartwarming works.

The paintings are part of her Journal of the Pandemic Lockdown,     2     project she started two years ago. “We are all facing a difficult time     3     we are trapped at home,” Chien tells China Daily. “I     4     (simple) wanted to let others know that there is a silver lining amid the dark clouds.”

The Taiwan native, who lives in Shanghai, is being on the receiving end of her neighbors’ kindness.     5     (document) her experience, the artist created a painting, titled Good Neighbors in China, marking the first new     6     (add) to her project this year. Other     7     (scene) shown in her latest works include delivery men having a quick lunch and her neighbors     8     (welcome) a 70-year-old man who returned from hospital after recovering from COVID-19.

“It is because of the pandemic     9     I have made friends from all walks of life in the area where I live. These individuals have provided infinite inspiration and stories     10     my works,” she adds. “As long as an artwork can touch people’s hearts, I believe it is good art. It doesn't matter how simple it is.”

6 . 自从我上次离开这里以来，这座小镇已经变得让人认不出来了。
The town has changed ________ ________since I was last here.

7 . 在城市我们正采取措施阻止酒驾。
We ________ ________ ________ to prevent drunk driving in the city.

8 . 我试图说服她改变主意，但全然不起作用。
I ________ ________ ________to convince her to change her mind, but I failed completely.

9 . 和你的手机相比，我的是过时的。
________ ________your phone, mine is out of date.

10 . 我想给这个女孩一个苹果，来交换一个香蕉。
I want to give the girl an apple________ ________ ________ a banana.