1 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Nick was riding his bike along the Arching River when he noticed something     1     (usual) in the water. He took a closer look and saw a pair of fin-like things circling above the river’s surface.     2     (confuse) by what he had seen, Nick took a video and posted it on the Internet. Days later, some researchers confirmed that he     3     (spot) two dolphins— the first cetacean (鲸目动物) sighted in this river since 2017—and this suggested the efforts to restore the health of the river were paying off.

2 . 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

As products of nature, shells have developed a bond with people since the period of cavemen,     1     images in the cave paintings show them wearing shells. Today, in Fujian Province, experts are turning the natural gifts into shell-carved artworks by     2     (integrate) techniques from jade and wood carving, as well as traditional Chinese painting. In 2021, a shell carving art museum was established, where the craft’s history has been publicized. The experts hope they     3     (explore) new techniques in the future to carry this ancient craft forward.

3 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。

Although highly regarded books are often adapted into films, their success is not guaranteed. In fact, up to now, I     1     (be) disappointed by several film adaptations of the books I adore, usually due to technical limitations. Despite claims from computer scientists that CGI technology has made the     2    (previous) impossible possible, it remains unclear how close adapted films are     3     the original text. As a result, it is reasonable to have reservations about the accuracy of film adaptations.

4 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

On October 12th, Shenzhou-14 crew members gave a live class to the students on Earth. During the class, the crew showed the students a science glove-box,     1     the plants experiments are performed. Then, the astronauts had real-time interactions with students     2     video calls and they answered students’ questions like “What kinds of plants     3     (bring) to space in future spaceflights?” At the end of the class, the crew said, “We expect you guys     4     (build) our space home better in the future.”

5 . Given the fast pace of the job market now, 21^st century employees are faced with challenges _______ their parents never experienced. (用适当的词填空)

6 . He ________ his success ________ his parents because without their sacrifice and supervision, he couldn’t have achieved anything.

A．named ... after

B．wiped ... out

C．introduced ... to

D．owed ... to

7 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Tianwen I, the unmanned probe for China’s first independent Mars mission,    1    (land) on the Red Planet on May 2021, marking an important step in China’s exploration of the outer space. China has become the second country to land on Mars. The landing    2    (see) now by the world as another milestone in the development of China’s aerospace(航空航天) industry. And China’s space station core module Tianhe entered pre-set orbit in April,    3    marked a solid step in building the country’s first space station.

8 . GREAT BOOKS TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE

Here is a shortened list of books sponsored by the magazines TIME and TIME for Kids that are suitable for primary schoolers. To make the list, we considered how age-appropriate the material was, and whether the tone and story line left the reader feeling engaged and empowered rather than anxious or confused.

Experts recommend the youngest kids to read books that explore the beauty and fragility (脆弱) of nature. When developing an appreciation for the world around them, they can switch to books that show the cause and effect of how humans treat our planet, and why it’s important to respect the environment. For older primary school kids, picture books can illustrate how our use of fossil (化石) fuels contributes to global warming. Most of the books on the list also offer lessons about how children, families, schools, and communities can make a difference.

THANK YOU, EARTH: A LOVE LETTER TO OUR PLANET By April Pulley Sayre This photography book shows to us plants, animals and landscapes in vivid colors and descriptions. From up-close images of insects to pictures of mountain ranges, the pages introduce children to the planets’ diversity in a simple but effective way.	THE LORAX By Dr. Seuss Thanks to its rhyme, and whimsical illustration, this classic tale is suitable for young children who can grasp the scarcity of natural resources, and also older kids who can see a danger in valuing profits over long-term environmental harm.
WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS By Carole Lindstrom A tribute to native tribes that are protecting the planet, this book vividly shows the harms of oil pipelines. Kids will see the value of community action, while adults will recognize the story of the native tribes Standing Rock Sioux’s fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline.	POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING? By Robert E. Wells This book introduces the greenhouse effect with illustrations showing how sunlight gets trapped. It then explains fossil-fuel energy, and our reliance on it for electricity and transportation. The pages are full of science.

1. To make the book list for kids, what should be considered first?

A．Confusing story line.	B．The tone of anxiety.
C．The books sponsorship.	D．Age-appropriate content.

2. What can kids learn from the book “WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS”?

A．They can see the value of community action.

B．They can know how to protect the native tribes.

C．They can recognize the story of the native tribes.

D．They can understand the importance of oil pipelines.

3. Which book explains how the greenhouse effect come into existence?

A．THE LORAX

B．WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS

C．POLAR BEAR, WHY IS YOUR WORLD MELTING?

D．THANK YOU, EARTH: A LOVE LETTER TO OUR PLANET

9 . A winter storm dropped huge amounts of snow overnight on January 16 in western Pennsylvania. Coach Brian Delallo, who worked on a local high school football team, decided to _______ his players’ weightlifting practice. He texted his players saying: “Due to the expected severe _______ Monday’s weightlifting workout has been cancelled. Find an elderly or disabled neighbor and shovel (为……除雪) their driveway. Don’t accept any _______-that’s our Monday workout. ”

The players received the message and went out to work on the more than six inches of snow that fell overnight. They said that they removed _______from dozens of homes. Some players texted their coach afterwards to tell him how _______ it was. “We all feel great about it, ” said team captain Gavin Moul. “It’s not only helping them, but it’s helping us to become a better team. ”

Many of the people whom the team members approached couldn’t believe that the players wouldn’t accept any payment. Sometimes people even _______ their help because they wouldn’t take money for it.

Actually, it was not the first time for the team to have shoveling workout. It was started by a coach more than two decades ago. It was one of the many _______ the team kept.

“It’s about community. ” the coach said. “It is an inspiring way for us to interact with our community and show that it _______. Shoveling snow is just one of those opportunities to show appreciation to the community that supports us. ”The team got a workout and gave _______ to the community by doing these acts of kindness at the same time. It was a __________ for all.

1.

A．try out

B．pick up

C．go over

D．call off

2.

A．injury

B．weather

C．disease

D．pressure

3.

A．money

B．apology

C．challenge

D．request

4.

A．dirt

B．water

C．snow

D．waste

5.

A．demanding

B．rewarding

C．promising

D．amusing

6.

A．sought

B．got

C．appreciated

D．refused

7.

A．goals

B．secrets

C．traditions

D．jobs

8.

A．matters

B．cares

C．works

D．stays

9.

A．off

B．up

C．in

D．back

10.

A．way

B．win

C．must

D．lesson

10 . Though new term had begun for weeks, the new girl Molly still remained _______ around her classmates. Now she was sitting at the picnic table alone. She seemed unsure of what to do or say, yet I could see her eyes longing for _______.

Brianna, the class clown, was standing near the playground making the other students laugh, as usual. “Brianna, Molly looks awfully _______. Would you invite her to join us?” I said.

Brianna sighed. I could tell that she was _______ to do what I was asking of her, but I also knew she was so sweet and kind. I had specifically _______ her for this task. She looked at her friends, then at Molly.

Knowing this choice was _______ her, I reached into my pocket and pulled out a D-buck, our class currency(货币). I needed to _______ her cooperation.

“Here, I’ll _______ you for your time.”

She offered an insincere smile, grasped the green paper, and headed off.

I watched closely as the girls talked. When they finally walked back together, I sighed with _______.

A minute later, Brianna came back and handed me the D-buck.

“I shouldn’t keep this.” Her eyes fell to her feet, __________ radiating from her quiet voice. “I don’t want Molly to think I only went to get her so I could earn a D-buck. She’s my friend.”

Then Brianna skipped back to amuse her classmates again, and who laughed for the first time that week? Molly.

1.

A．satisfied

B．surprised

C．awkward

D．ashamed

2.

A．trust

B．acceptance

C．understanding

D．respect

3.

A．angry

B．puzzled

C．serious

D．lonely

4.

A．unwilling

B．eager

C．determined

D．disappointed

5.

A．studied

B．selected

C．supported

D．examined

6.

A．comforting

B．warming

C．paining

D．protecting

7.

A．consider

B．permit

C．check

D．ensure

8.

A．help

B．pay

C．prepare

D．forgive

9.

A．relief

B．concern

C．sorrow

D．regret

10.

A．excitement

B．courage

C．guilt

D．impatience